(2026-07-31). Analysis-Drone strike in Egypt sparks security concerns about Suez oil exports. al-monitor.com By Jonathan Saul, Marwa Rashad and Ahmad GhaddarLONDON, July 30 (Reuters) – A drone strike that damaged two gas tankers in Egyptian waters has renewed energy security concerns about the nearby Suez Canal and a related pipeline, a vital export route for Saudi Arabian oil since the beginning of the Iran war.Even as Iran and its Houthi allies have fired on tankers transiting the Strait of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb, Egypt's Suez Canal and Sumed pipeline continued to offer safe, northbound export routes for Saudi Red Sea energy cargoes.
(2026-07-31). US issues sanctions targeting support networks for Iran's Mahan Air. al-monitor.com WASHINGTON, July 30 (Reuters) – The United States on Thursday issued new sanctions on Thursday targeting global networks supporting Mahan Air, the Iranian carrier Washington says transports Iran's Revolutionary Guards personnel, as well as weapons and drones. The U.S. Treasury designated six entities and individuals in China, India, Russia and Iran, including several companies that act as sales agents for the U.S.- and E.U.-sanctioned airline, the department said in a statement.
(2026-07-31). Exclusive-Yemen's Houthis are attacking Saudi Arabia from Iraq, sources say. al-monitor.com By Timour Azhari and Mohammed GhobariRIYADH, July 30 (Reuters) – Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis attacked Saudi Arabia this week from Iraqi territory in coordination with Iraqi armed groups, according to assessments by Saudi Arabia and regional partners, reflecting growing coordination among Iran-aligned militias, two officials in the region said.
(2026-07-31). Renewed Iran war raises US missile supply concerns. al-monitor.com Tehran's forces have carried out frequent missile and drone attacks in the Middle East since the breakdown of the US-Iran ceasefire, raising renewed concerns about Washington's supply of the weapons needed to intercept them. | Highlighting the issue, the US military said it shot down multiple ballistic missiles fired by Tehran in an "attempted surprise attack" this week, following a deadly Iranian strike on American troops in Jordan earlier this month.
(2026-07-31). Iran's new calculus: Strike first, talk later. al-monitor.com An increasingly emboldened Tehran has put President Donald Trump in a bind.
(2026-07-31). Turkey ready to participate in post-UNIFIL force in Lebanon, Erdogan tells Aoun. al-monitor.com Aoun paid a one-day visit to Ankara amid Lebanon's push to secure an Israeli withdrawal and end the fighting between Israel and Hezbollah.
(2026-07-31). Amnesty flags India arms sale to Israel. tribune.com.pk 
The Britain-based rights group on Thursday documented how India has "forged a close and profitable partnership with the Israeli defence sector and has become a significant contributor to the supply chains that support Israel's military operations". | Indian state-owned and private entities transferred at least 2,596 military shipments to Israel between October 2023 and November 2025, actively fueling the ongoing genocide in Gaza, a comprehensive report by Amnesty International revealed. | The investigative report, titled "Made in India: The Supply of Weapons and Ammunition to Israel," exposes how Indian defens…
(2026-07-31). Nobel Peace Prize winner Murad says justice for Yazidis far too slow. al-monitor.com Twelve years after the Islamic State's "genocide" of Yazidis in Iraq, Nadia Murad, a former sex slave of the jihadist group, said Thursday that progress towards justice remains far too slow. | IS jihadists seized large swathes of northern Syria and neighbouring Iraq in 2014, declaring a so-called caliphate.
(2026-07-31). US resumes strikes on Iran as global war escalates. wsws.org Trump ordered a pause to 13 nights of US air strikes on Iranian targets Friday under conditions in which US munition stockpiles, especially for its missile defence systems, are running low. However, recent days have underscored that American imperialism and its allies continue to systematically escalate the war.
(2026-07-31). Trump says 'Board of Peace' reaches Gaza disarmament deal. al-monitor.com July 30 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday his so-called "Board of Peace" reached an agreement for the complete disarmament of Palestinian Hamas militants and other armed groups in Gaza.In a post on Truth Social, Trump cast it as a "major milestone in the implementation of the Trump 20-Point Plan" to end Israel's war in Gaza.Trump said the deal would be carried out in phases, with Israeli forces withdrawing as disarmament proceeds and an International Stabilization Force working with a new Palestinian police force to secure the enclave.
(2026-07-31). Hamas agrees to deal for disarmament, Israel's withdrawal from Gaza. al-monitor.com Hamas said Friday it agreed to a deal to end the war with Israel that included provisions addressing its weapons and the gradual withdrawal of Israeli forces from the Gaza Strip. | The group's disarmament has been one of the key sticking points in the advancement of a ceasefire deal that has been in place in Gaza since October.
english.palinfo.com (2026-07-30). Poll: Nearly half of Americans support arresting NetanyahuNearly half of Americans support the arrest of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if he enters the United States in compliance with an arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC), according to a new poll conducted by The Economist and YouGov.
(2026-07-31). Explainer-What is US President Donald Trump's 'Board of Peace'? al-monitor.com By Kanishka Singh and Simon LewisWASHINGTON, July 30 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday his so-called Board of Peace reached a deal for the total disarmament ‚Äåof Hamas and other armed groups in Gaza and the withdrawal of Israeli forces from the territory. Trump said the agreement was "historic" and will be implemented in phases, with Israeli forces, which control about two-thirds of Gaza as of late April, withdrawing from the territory as disarmament proceeds.
(2026-07-31). Gaza ceasefire talks show rare breakthrough. tribune.com.pk 
Talks aimed at ending the conflict in Gaza have made rare progress, with mediators and Hamas leaders advancing discussions on the full implementation of a US-brokered peace plan during negotiations in Cairo, sources close to the talks said on Thursday. | A Hamas official and a diplomat familiar with the negotiations described the discussions as "positive" and "making progress", while cautioning that any breakthrough would depend on Israel's response and whether both sides could reach a comprehensive agreement. | The negotiations, involving mediators from Egypt, Qatar and Türkiye, are focused on the second…
(2026-07-30). Chinese vice premier holds video call with U.S. treasury secretary, trade representative. ecns.cn Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng, also China's lead person for China-U.S. economic and trade affairs, held a video call on Thursday with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer.
(2026-07-31). Power, fear and submission. onlineopinion.com.au How a once serious party surrendered judgment, subordinating institutions to a single strongman—and what must be done before the republic dangerously erodes from within.
(2026-07-31). 'Soft image revival key to economic growth'. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan possesses immense natural resources, tremendous human capital and vast economic potential, with nearly 65% of its population comprising youth, Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) President Faheemur Rehman Saigol said, stressing the need for collective efforts to project a positive image globally. | Speaking at a seminar on "Branding Pakistan: Building a Soft Image," Saigol urged all stakeholders, including the government, private sector, intellectuals and civil society, to work together for national development, poverty alleviation and strengthening Pakistan's international standing. | Form…
(2026-07-31). MG JW to export vehicles to Bangladesh. tribune.com.pk 
MG JW Automobile Pakistan has signed an agreement with Bangladesh's RANCON Group to export locally assembled vehicles to Bangladesh, marking a significant milestone for Pakistan's automotive industry, according to a statement on Thursday. | Under the agreement, MG JW will export 100 vehicles to Bangladesh during the current year, with total exports projected to reach 5,800 vehicles over the next four years. | Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Industries and Production Haroon Akhtar Khan witnessed the signing ceremony and said the agreement would generate millions of dollars in foreign exchange for Pak…
(2026-07-31). Volunteer Spotlight: Madison Chapter Member April Peterson. worldbeyondwar.org 
Each month, we share the stories of World BEYOND War volunteers around the world. Want to volunteer with World BEYOND War? Email .
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(2026-07-30). Death toll rises to 51 in SW China's Chongqing mountain collapse, 10 still missing. ecns.cn The death toll from a mountain collapse in Pengshui Miao and Tujia Autonomous County, southwest China's Chongqing, has risen to 51, and 10 people are still missing, local authorities said Thursday.
(2026-07-31). Anthony Fauci's private diary and emails show he knew lockdowns failed. onlineopinion.com.au The most revealing Anthony Fauci interviews weren't on television. They were with himself.
(2026-07-31). World Rugby says no ultimatum given to Samoa over governance fiasco. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Christina Persico of RNZ Pacific World Rugby has denied reports that it gave Samoa an ultimatum to sort out problems over which body governs the sport in the country, or face a ban from international competition. This follows reports that the Samoan government was given 24 hours — until Friday — to accept a…
(2026-07-31). London protesters march through streets in solidarity with Azad Kashmir. aljazeera.com Protesters in London marched from Hyde Park towards the Pakistan High Commission on Thursday.
(2026-07-30). Singapore's employment expands for 19th straight quarter. ecns.cn Singapore's labour market sustained its upward momentum in the second quarter of 2026, with total employment rising for the 19th consecutive quarter.
(2026-07-31). Beijing-Taipei youth table tennis exchange opens with 200 players. ecns.cn The 2026 Beijing-Taipei youth table tennis exchange opened in Beijing on Thursday, with over 200 young representatives from both sides of the Taiwan Strait taking part.
(2026-07-31). Saudi group eyes $10b investment in Pakistan. tribune.com.pk 
Saudi Arabia's Falcon Vision Group has expressed interest in investing $10 billion in Pakistan, as Federal Minister for the Board of Investment Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh assured the delegation of full facilitation for investment in the country. | The minister held a meeting with a high-level delegation comprising business personalities, overseas Pakistanis and media representatives, according to the Board of Investment. The delegation included Muhammad Tariq Ghaus, Vice Chairman and President of Falcon Vision Company, based in Jeddah, and other senior representatives. | Sheikh reaffirmed the board's commitment to pr…
(2026-07-31). Cabinet rejects ban on rich purchases. tribune.com.pk 
The federal cabinet has rejected a proposal to immediately ban purchases of cars, investment in stocks, cash withdrawals and buying properties beyond a certain value by persons having insufficient declared resources to support these purchases. | The move underscores a weakened political will to go after these rich people and is also in breach of a commitment given to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to ban these economic transactions from July 1 by ineligible persons. The finance ministry had tabled the summary in the special cabinet meeting held on June 12 to approve the new fiscal year's budget. But the…
(2026-07-31). UNGA moves stalled UNSC reform talks to its 81st session. tribune.com.pk 
The UN General Assembly has unanimously decided to "roll over" the Intergovernmental Negotiations (IGN) on Security Council reform into its upcoming 81st session in September, with Pakistan calling the process the "only legitimate forum" to restructure the 15-member body to make it more effective. | "The reform of the Security Council is one of the most consequential institutional undertakings before the United Nations," Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, permanent representative of Pakistan to the UN, told the 193-member Assembly. | The General Assembly acted without a vote in deciding to continue the IGN proces…
(2026-07-31). Reels of a vanishing heritage. tribune.com.pk 
For generations of Peshawar residents, a trip to the cinema was more than an evening's entertainment. It was a shared cultural ritual where families gathered, friendships were forged and Pashtun stories unfolded on the silver screen. | Today, many of those iconic cinema halls have disappeared, replaced by shopping plazas and commercial complexes, reflecting not only changing business priorities but also a profound transformation in the province's cultural landscape. | Every weekend, Ehtisham Khan would drive his friends to Firdus Cinema on GT Road, where long queues stretched outside the ticket window and the…
(2026-07-31). China's largest associated gas processing station put into use in Xinjiang Oilfield. ecns.cn After a 15-day trial operation, a new facility for cooling associated gas at the No. 81 natural gas processing station of Xinjiang Oilfield's No. 2 Oil Production Plant began operations on Thursday, increasing the daily processing capacity of the station to 3.9 million cubic meters, becoming the largest of its kind in China.
(2026-07-31). Phased oil sector deregulation soon. tribune.com.pk 
The government has decided to press ahead with phased deregulation of the oil industry, which comes after shifting from the weekly to daily petroleum price revisions in the face of continuing US-Iran war. | Officials say that Pakistan's experience demonstrates that deregulation, when accompanied by healthy competition, can deliver tangible benefits to consumers. Unlike petrol and high-speed diesel, the high octane blending component (HOBC) is deregulated, allowing oil companies to compete in prices and offer consumers a better value. | A similar transformation has already taken place in the telecommu…
(2026-07-31). Tens of millions face Medicaid cutoff, as Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill" work requirements lock into place. wsws.org A seismic change in how Medicaid benefits are distributed—requiring millions of recipients to provide documentation of 80 hours of work or face cutoff—has largely flown under the radar.
(2026-07-31). University of Washington names new Middle East Center director 3 months after political firing of Aria Fani. wsws.org The appointment follows the political removal of Aria Fani for criticizing US and Israeli military aggression, part of a nationwide campaign by university administrations to suppress anti-war and anti-Zionist speech.
(2026-07-31). Widespread protests in Bangladesh against poverty wages, mass layoffs. wsws.org The wave of protests and strikes centred in the garment industry is part of a growing international upsurge of the working class, fuelled by the economic crisis exacerbated by the US war against Iran.
(2026-07-30). China's light industry logs steady growth in H1. ecns.cn China's light industry posted steady growth in the first half of this year, with domestic consumption expanding and exports rising at a faster pace, according to data released by the China National Light Industry Council.
(2026-07-31). Turkey, Pakistan among 14 countries backing Saudi Arabia's anti-Houthi Red Sea alliance. al-monitor.com Riyadh won political backing from 14 countries for its proposed maritime defense coalition, but members have yet to commit to joining as Washington weighs its position.
(2026-07-31). 'Fuel price hikes necessary for stability'. tribune.com.pk 
Addressing concerns over petroleum prices, Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal said adjustments in petroleum product prices are directly linked to fluctuations in international oil markets and are necessary to maintain macroeconomic balance and fiscal discipline. | Speaking at a media briefing to launch the Ministry of Planning's Monthly Development Update for July, Iqbal said Pakistan had successfully moved its economy away from the risk of default and onto a path of recovery and stability. The government's priority now was to protect this stability and turn it into sustainable growth, increased investment and more…
(2026-07-31). Kanbula Global Geopark officially unveiled in Qinghai. ecns.cn The Kanbula Global Geopark was officially unveiled on Thursday in Tongren, Huangnan Zang Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Qinghai Province.
(2026-07-31). NZ tribunal finds Treaty reforms breach Te Tiriti principles, prejudice Māori, damage Māori-Crown relationship. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Layla Bailey-McDowell of RNZ New Zealand's Waitangi Tribunal has found the Crown breached multiple principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi by approving plans to repeal and weaken Treaty protections across 18 pieces of legislation, warning the changes would cause "significant prejudice" to MƒÅori and further damage the MƒÅori-Crown relationship. In its report, Te Tinihanga…
(2026-07-30). China Coast Guard patrols around Huangyan Dao to strengthen management of relevant waters. ecns.cn The China Coast Guard (CCG) on Thursday conducted law-enforcement patrols in the territorial sea of China's Huangyan Dao and its surrounding areas, it said in a statement released via its official WeChat account.
(2026-07-31). Guangdong town moves 239 residents to safety ahead of flood peak. ecns.cn A total of 239 residents have been evacuated overnight Sunday from Baokou Town in Huidong County, Huizhou, south China's Guangdong Province ahead of a flood peak triggered by Typhoon Noul. No one was killed or injured.
(2026-07-30). The 2026 China-ASEAN Education Exchange Week kicks off in Guiyang. ecns.cn The 2026 China-ASEAN Education Exchange Week opened in Guiyang, Guizhou Province on Wednesday.
(2026-07-31). American workers and youth are turning towards socialism. wsws.org A series of new opinion polls give a glimpse of the rapid shift to the left among working people, in response to Trump's wars, inflation and attacks on democratic rights, and the refusal of the Democratic Party to fight.
(2026-07-31). New Zealand students condemn death threat against US socialist auto worker Will Lehman. wsws.org The IYSSE's club at Victoria University of Wellington passed a resolution condemning the threat made by United Auto Workers official Raymond Jensen Jr. against Lehman, who is running for president of the UAW on a socialist platform.
(2026-07-30). 20th CPC Central Committee to hold fifth plenary session in October. ecns.cn The fifth plenary session of the 20th Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee will be held in Beijing in October, according to a decision made at a CPC Central Committee Political Bureau meeting on Thursday.
(2026-07-30). Elderly man rescued after drifting at sea for 24 hours off Fujian coast. ecns.cn A man in his 60s was rescued by the Ningde Coast Guard in southeast China's Fujian Province after drifting at sea for nearly 24 hours, local authorities said Thursday.
(2026-07-31). Australian Labor Party's national conference hails savage assault on disability services as a "reform" wsws.org In Labor's doublespeak, getting the National Disability Insurance Scheme "back on track" means stripping it to the bone.
(2026-07-31). Iran steps up diplomatic pressure over US military presence in Europe. geo.tv Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi attends a press conference alongside Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein , in Baghdad, Iraq, June 28, 2026. — Reuters Bulgaria approved deployment of eight US tanker aircraft and 250 personnel.Araqchi says move facilitated aggression…
(2026-07-31). Kunming coffee carnival brews global cultural exchange. ecns.cn The 2026 Dianchi International Coffee Culture Carnival will be held from Aug. 1 to 9 in Kunming, Yunnan Province, showcasing coffee as a bridge for cultural exchange and tourism.
(2026-07-31). Finance ministry warns of risks despite economic gains. tribune.com.pk 
The Ministry of Finance has cautioned that renewed escalation in tensions between the United States and Iran could trigger volatility in global energy prices, trade flows and financial markets, posing fresh risks to Pakistan's economic outlook despite improving domestic indicators. | In its latest monthly economic outlook report, the ministry said the economy entered FY2026-27 on a relatively stronger footing, supported by macroeconomic stability achieved last year. However, it warned that external shocks óparticularly energy price spikes ócould disrupt this trajectory. | During FY2025-26, worker…
(2026-07-31). Chinese mainland to promote CEPA upgrade with Hong Kong: spokesperson. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) will work with the government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) to promote a new round of upgrade to the Closer Economic Partnership Arrangement (CEPA) between the mainland and Hong Kong.
(2026-07-31). AI-produced drama debuts on Chinese satellite TV. ecns.cn China's first mid-length costume drama on intangible cultural heritage, produced entirely by AIGC, recently aired on Anhui Satellite TV, a Chinese satellite television channel.
(2026-07-31). SBP reserves drop $229m to $17.03b. tribune.com.pk 
The State Bank of Pakistan's (SBP) foreign exchange reserves declined by $229 million during the week ended July 24, 2026, settling at $17.03 billion, the central bank said. The drop was attributed to external debt repayments. | Pakistan's total liquid foreign reserves stood at $22.4 billion as of July 24. Of these, the SBP held $17.03 billion while the net reserves of commercial banks stood at $5.4 billion. | Furthermore, the Pakistani rupee closed at 277.81 against the US dollar in the inter-bank market on Thursday, gaining Rs0.01 from Wednesday's close at 277.82, as the greenback stabilised in early Asian t…
(2026-07-31). Keiko Fujimori's inaugural speech: A class war agenda for Peru's oligarchy and US imperialism. wsws.org The seven "objectives" announced by Peru's incoming president express the interests not simply of Fujimorism, but of the Peruvian financial oligarchy and US imperialism, at a moment of acute crisis of bourgeois rule.
(2026-07-31). Pakistan exits war-risk list. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan and its territorial waters have been removed from the Listed Areas of Lloyd's Market Association's Joint War Committee (JWC), after more than two decades, a move that will help reduce war-risk insurance premiums and shipping costs. | The announcement was made by Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry while addressing the 2nd Pakistan Logistics and Shipping Summit (PLSS) 2026 on Thursday. The summit was attended by senior government officials, policymakers, representatives of financial institutions, logistics and shipping companies, freight forwarders, maritime experts, tr…
(2026-07-31). China's BeiDou system goes global with expanding applications. ecns.cn Products based on China's BeiDou Navigation Satellite System have now been exported to more than 140 countries and regions, six years after Beidou's global positioning service was officially launched.
(2026-07-31). Ricefree kueh made in Guangdong wins fans at home and abroad. ecns.cn A traditional snack from Guangdong's Chaoshan region, known as rice-free kueh, has surged in popularity after appearing in the hit film Dear You, drawing food lovers from across China and overseas.
(2026-07-31). Myanmar to take back 5,000 Rohingyas. tribune.com.pk 
Myanmar has agreed to accept the return of 5,000 Rohingya asylum seekers currently living in Malaysia, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced, marking a significant development in efforts to address the long-running refugee issue between the two countries. | Speaking at a campaign rally ahead of regional elections in Negeri Sembilan, Anwar said the agreement had been made possible through Malaysia's good relations with Myanmar. "We have good relations with Myanmar. They have now agreed to take 5,000 Rohingya from Malaysia," Anwar said. | Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said his ministry had been tasked…
(2026-07-30). CPC leadership holds symposium to solicit advice on economic work. ecns.cn The Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee held a symposium with non-CPC personages to solicit opinions and suggestions on the country's current economic situation and economic work for the second half of the year.
(2026-07-31). World Robot Contest Jiangsu qualifier kicks off in Yangzhou. ecns.cn The 2026 World Robot Contest Trials (WRCT) Jiangsu provincial qualifier kicked off at Hanjiang High School in Yangzhou, east China's Jiangsu Province, on Friday.
(2026-07-31). IS claims killing of Taliban official. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-07-31). Gordie Howe bridge opens amid Trump's tariff blackmail against Canada. wsws.org The opening of the vital Detroit-Windsor crossing exposes both the international integration of production and the efforts of the capitalist parties and union bureaucracies to divide workers through nationalism and trade war.
(2026-07-31). UK's highest court to hear Palestine Action's appeal against ban. al-monitor.com Britain's Supreme Court said on Thursday it has agreed to hear the high-profile case brought by the co-founder of activist group Palestine Action appealing against a contentious government ban which has led to thousands of arrests. | Huda Ammori has been fighting the group's prohibition by the interior ministry since it was imposed in July 2025 under the UK's Terrorism Act.
(2026-07-31). AI drives sharp gains in China's nonferrous metal earnings. ecns.cn Profits at China's major nonferrous metals companies jumped 94% from a year earlier to 418.39 billion yuan ($61.9 billion) in the first half of 2026, data released Wednesday by the China Nonferrous Metals Industry Association showed. Output of 10 major nonferrous metals rose 3.3% to 41.51 million metric tons.
(2026-07-31). Britain's ban on Palestine Action group to be considered by top court. al-monitor.com LONDON, July 30 (Reuters) – The United Kingdom's Supreme Court has said it will hear an appeal against a lower court ruling that Britain's decision to ban campaign group Palestine Action as a terrorist organisation was lawful.London's Court of Appeal ruled in June that proscribing Palestine Action under terrorism laws was lawful because of its support for violence, after the High Court ruled in February that the ban unlawfully interfered with freedom of expression.
(2026-07-31). Geopolitics, oil spike drag PSX down. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) closed lower on Thursday as the benchmark KSE-100 index lost around 500 points due to the intensifying war in the Middle East. | The market opened "gap-down" but found support near the 175,000 level. Trading remained under pressure throughout the session amid renewed geopolitical tensions involving the United States and Iran, which pushed international oil prices higher and heightened concerns over inflation. | The index briefly dropped as much as 1,430 points before recovering some ground. At the close of trading, the KSE-100 posted a decline of 495 points, or 0.28%, and settled…
(2026-07-31). The deadly Atlantic route: Over 140 people die while fleeing from West Africa to Europe. wsws.org The mass deaths in the Atlantic and the Mediterranean will only cease when the EU and its member governments are overthrown and brought to trial for their crimes and the murder of thousands of refugees.
(2026-07-31). Soccer-UEFA to boycott World Cup and FIFA tournaments over stake sale plans. al-monitor.com By Alan Baldwin and Ian RansomLONDON, July 30 (Reuters) – European soccer's governing body UEFA and its 55 member nations on Thursday voted to boycott all FIFA tournaments in what could be a knockout blow to the global soccer organisation's proposal to sell a stake in the World Cup to external investors.In a statement that pulled no punches, Europe presented a united front to FIFA boss Gianni Infantino, whose proposal this week blindsided regional confederations and caused uproar just weeks after the World Cup staged in the U.S., Canada and Mexico.
(2026-07-31). 488 national standards to take effect in China on Aug. 1. ecns.cn A total of 488 national standards, including 46 mandatory and 442 recommended ones, will take effect in China on Saturday.
(2026-07-31). The Great "Hot Drought" Humbug: Why Lake Powell Is Really Drying Up. wattsupwiththat.com It is collapsing because a standard, historically recurring dry spell hit a river system that was already being pumped dry past its physical limits.
(2026-07-30). Guangxi's Qinzhou Port hits record H1 trade volume of 144.05 bln yuan. ecns.cn Port of Qinzhou registered import and export volume of 144.05 billion yuan in the first half of 2026, surging 32.8% year-on-year to a historic high for the period.
(2026-07-31). Spain deploys troops as migrants storm Ceuta. tribune.com.pk 
Spain will deploy military units to reinforce police in the North African enclave of Ceuta after thousands of migrants broke through the border from Morocco on Thursday, overwhelming security forces and prompting authorities to step up emergency measures. | Following an appeal by the Ceuta regional government for military support, the Interior Ministry said three platoons of 20 soldiers each, a diving unit and a military vessel would be deployed by Friday, while special police intervention units would be reinforced to a total of 200 personnel. | Earlier, video footage showed hundreds of migrants swimming into…
(2026-07-31). Oscar-winning musician Glen Hansard dies. tribune.com.pk 
Oscar-winning Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard, whose haunting duet 'Falling Slowly' earned an Academy Award and introduced his music to a global audience, died in a motorcycle crash in Dublin early Wednesday. He was 56. | Hansard's management company confirmed his death, saying he died following a road traffic accident in the Irish capital. Police said a man in his 50s was killed in a single-vehicle motorcycle collision in west Dublin after emergency services were called shortly before 4: 30 am. He was pronounced dead at the scene. | A towering figure in Irish music for more than four decades, Hansard rose…
(2026-07-31). 4 water main ruptures in 2 weeks: The collapse of social infrastructure in Los Angeles. wsws.org Four Los Angeles water main collapses expose the systemic decay of American infrastructure under capitalism, sacrificed to war and corporate wealth.
(2026-07-31). PPL makes 4th hydrocarbon find in Shah Bandar. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL), the operator of Shah Bandar exploration licence, has made a gas and condensate discovery at exploratory well Rahi X-1, located in Sujawal district of Sindh province. | "This is the fourth consecutive discovery at the Shah Bandar Block by PPL as an operator with 63% working interest along with its joint-venture partners Mari Energies having 32% working interest, Sindh Energy Holding Company and Government Holdings Private Limited with 2.5% interest each," said PPL in a notification posted on the Pakistan Stock Exchange website. | According to the company, drilling at the Rahi X…
(2026-07-31). When friendship finds its rhythm. tribune.com.pk 
Maitreyi Ramakrishnan is set to return to the spotlight in a vibrant coming-of-age comedy that celebrates friendship, identity and the energy of Bollywood-fusion dance, as Netflix prepares to premiere 'Best of the Best' on September 18. | The film pairs Ramakrishnan, best known for 'Never Have I Ever', with Priyanka Kedia in a story that follows two childhood friends navigating the fiercely competitive world of collegiate dance. Alongside them is comedian and actor Hasan Minhaj, who also co-wrote the screenplay with longtime collaborator Prashanth Venkataramanujam, bringing a personal perspective to a project…
(2026-07-31). $55 Central Park bike ride sparks backlash over Citi Bike pricing. ecns.cn A New York resident's $54.98 bill for a 111-minute bicycle ride around Central Park has triggered widespread criticism of the city's bike-share program.
(2026-07-30). A closer look inside Xihuang Temple >. ecns.cn
(2026-07-30). El Niño to persist into early 2027, Indonesia weather agency warns. ecns.cn Indonesia's meteorological authority warned on Thursday that intensifying El Niño has triggered a steep rise in potential fire-prone areas nationwide, with the climate phenomenon forecast to persist until early 2027.
(2026-07-30). FO says negotiations 'ongoing'. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan confirmed on Thursday that negotiations between the US and Iran were "ongoing" during a flare-up in fighting across the Middle East. | "Negotiations between parties are ongoing, particularly on (the) Strait of Hormuz and to de-escalate," Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Andrabi told reporters in Islamabad. | Addressing his weekly news briefing, the spokesperson Tahir Andrabi said, "We are doing our utmost to bring the parties back to the Islamabad MOU so that all irritants can be removed in the light of the Islamabad MOU and the Pakistan-Qatar Joint Statement of June 22." | He said negotiations betwe…
(2026-07-30). Saudi economy shrinks by 4.8% amid Iran war: What to know. al-monitor.com The kingdom saw a 24.7% year-on-year decline in its oil sector for the April 1 to June 30 period due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
(2026-07-30). No Hormuz Passage for Those Taking Payouts From Iran's Frozen Assets: Top Military Command. orinocotribune.com Iran has warned countries and international companies that receiving any compensation payment from Iran's assets frozen abroad will mean they will be completely cut off from transit in the Strait of Hormuz. | Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters announced on Tuesday that it views a recent announcement by US President Donald Trump about compensating countries and entities for damage inflicted on their ships in the Persian Gulf from Iran's frozen assets as "illegal". | The command, which is in charge of coordinating Iranian armed forces during war and crisis times, said ship owners will face consequences if…
(2026-07-30). Saudi's Suicidal Attack Just Shook the IRAN Talks And Trump Is LYING About It. thealtworld.com The four days of optimism about the Iran—US talks died this morning. Hours after the US and Saudi Arabia struck Iraq's Hashd al-Shaabi — forces attached to Iraq's own Ministry of Defense — Transition Protocol's overnight sources report the hour-long call between Foreign Minister Araghchi and his Saudi counterpart, with Pakistan's Ishaq Dar looped in, that kept the Strait of Hormuz talks from collapsing outright. That call has since appeared in public readouts; here is what our sources are telling us now. | Pepe Escobar breaks down the strikes and why the White House's 'coordination with the Iraq…
(2026-07-30). Pakistan backs Saudi maritime defence coalition. tribune.com.pk 
Saudi Arabia on Thursday unveiled plans for a multinational maritime defence coalition aimed at protecting international shipping and energy supply routes in the Red Sea region after attacks by Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis disrupted one of the world's busiest trade corridors. | Pakistan joined 13 other countries in endorsing the Saudi proposal that was discussed at a high-level meeting convened by the Saudi Defence Ministry and attended by chiefs of defence, their representatives from 43 countries and a delegation of the European Union. | According to the ministry, the meeting focused on establishing the propo…
(2026-07-30). Trump and Netanyahu explored all Iran options including attack, Israeli official says. al-monitor.com By Matt SpetalnickWASHINGTON, July 29 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu explored all possible paths to curb Iran's nuclear program in their meeting, including diplomacy, economic pressure and force, a senior Israeli official said on Wednesday.Netanyahu did not tell Trump that Israel's preference now was for further attacks on Iran, the official said in briefings with reporters after the two men met in the White House on Tuesday.
(2026-07-30). The Risk of Nuclear War Is Greater Than Anyone Thinks. worldbeyondwar.org 
The U.S. government is planning a war on Russia, China, and North Korea, based on the idea that a nuclear war can be won. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2026-07-30). China refutes groundless report on missile supply to Iran. tribune.com.pk 
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said at a regular press briefing on Thursday that a media report claiming China plans to supply 400 SAMs (surface-to-air missiles) to Iran is not true and has no factual ground at all. | China has made its position clear on relevant issues on multiple occasions, Mao said, noting that China always works for peace and the end of the conflict. | Two days ago, several media outlets claimed that Iran is expected to receive its first shipment of up to 400 Chinese-made shoulder-fired air-defence missile systems within weeks, three sources familiar with the deal told Reut…
(2026-07-30). Ukraine's attack on Iranian ship exposes global character of imperialist war. wsws.org Ukraine's attack on an Iranian ship in the Caspian Sea demonstrates the fraud that the NATO war against Russia is a "defensive" or "liberating" struggle. Ukraine is becoming an active front in the same global imperialist onslaught that includes the genocide in Gaza and the US-Israeli war against Iran.
(2026-07-30). US strikes Iran as widening war engulfs more countries. geo.tv 
Smoke rises following explosion at an unknown location, during what US Central Command says are strikes on Iran on July 29, 2026. — ReutersAmbery says drone hit US floating storage tanker.Egypt petroleum ministry confirms Fire at port.Oil prices rise above $90/barrel as…
(2026-07-30). US carries out strikes in southern Iran after IRGC attack on Jordan airbase. al-monitor.com The US says the strikes were retaliation for an attempted IRGC ballistic missile attack on a US airbase in Jordan as Iranian state media report explosions in the country's south.
(2026-07-30). Middle East powder keg inches closer to blast. tribune.com.pk 
Iran launched a barrage of missiles at American forces in the Middle East on Wednesday as the US partnered with Saudi Arabia to strike Tehran-backed militias in neighboring Iraq, killing at least 20 fighters and six Iranian advisers. | A drone hit a US-owned gas storage tanker at Egypt's Mediterranean port of Damietta, British maritime security firm Ambrey said in an initial assessment on Wednesday, and US President Donald Trump vowed to retaliate against Iran for an overnight attack, as the Middle East conflict appeared to expand beyond its main fronts. | A statement from Egypt's petroleum ministry confirmed…
(2026-07-30). END to US War on Iran Defend Iran's Sovereignty. wibailoutpeople.org 
More than 30 actions around the country — actions continue Millions are in the streets every night in cities across Iran denouncing the U.S. bombing of well-marked and internationally known civilian infrastructure in Iran and an end to the continuing massive destruction of Lebanon by Israel. The U.S. initiated war on Iran has expanded to Yemen. …
(2026-07-30). Max Blumenthal breaks down Netanyahu's most desperate DC visit yet. wibailoutpeople.org The Grayzone's Max Blumenthal joins Kei Pritsker to reveal how Israel is activating its proxies inside the Pentagon and the media to keep President Donald Trump invested in a failing war on Iran, where the US is running out of stand-off munitions and interceptor stocks, and explains why Netanyahu has returned to Washington DC for …
(2026-07-30). Is the Era of U.S. Military Bases in the Middle East Over? worldbeyondwar.org 
The Iranian military has attacked most countries hosting US bases because they've helped enable the US—Israeli war. In addition to the human toll, damage to military infrastructure and hardware runs into the tens of billions of dollars. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2026-07-30). US military says it hit dozens of Iran's IRGC targets. tribune.com.pk 
The US military said it struck dozens of Islamic Revolutionary Guard targets in Iran, including military command centres and drone facilities, in a two-hour operation launched after Tehran fired ballistic missiles at US forces in the Middle East. | The operation began at 0500 PKT and ended at 0200 PKT on Thursday, US Central Command (CENTCOM) said. | "The strikes aimed to further diminish threats posed by Iran and its proxies to American forces, commercial shipping, and neighbouring Gulf countries," CENTCOM said in a statement. | Iran's state media reported that three people were kil…
(2026-07-30). Trump, MBS join forces to bomb Iran-backed militias in Iraq; Mid-east war spirals out of control. hindustantimes.com Did the Middle East just open another front? U.S. and Saudi Arabia carried out joint strikes on Iran-backed militias in Iraq after repeated drone attacks targeting American forces and Saudi oil infrastructure. Iraq has reacted sharply, while Iran accuses Washington and Riyadh of expanding the war. Here's everything we know about the rapidly escalating regional crisis.
(2026-07-30). Drone Strike On Egyptian Port On Mediterranean Stokes Concerns Iran Conflict Will Widen (Updated). twz.com 
Claims swirl around who struck natural gas tankers far from the conflict zone, but it appears to have been meant to send a message.
(2026-07-30). Could Saudi Arabia's Security Choices Pull Pakistan into a Regional Crisis? thinktank.pk As tensions between the United States and Iran continue to reshape the Middle East's security landscape, Saudi Arabia finds itself confronting one of the most difficult strategic calculations in decades. Riyadh has strengthened military coordination with Washington to defend its territory against missile and drone threats, yet it remains cautious about becoming a full participant …
(2026-07-30). US-Saudi strikes in Iraq kill 20, including Iranians. al-monitor.com US-Saudi strikes on Iraq killed at least 20 militants, including several Iranians, on Wednesday, according to the Hashed al-Shaabi, an armed Iraqi alliance that includes pro-Iran groups. | The United States and Saudi Arabia said they had struck Iran-backed armed militants in Iraq in response to attacks on US forces and Saudi oil facilities.
(2026-07-30). Rushdie assailant convicted of terrorism charges. al-monitor.com A federal jury on Wednesday convicted novelist Salman Rushdie's assailant of "engaging in an act of terrorism" for the bloody August 2022 attack at a New York cultural center. | Hadi Matar, a 28-year-old Lebanese American, "chose to align his values with the terroristic values of the leaders of Iran," said US Attorney Michael DiGiacomo, adding the defendant spent months planning the stabbing that nearly killed Rushdie and left him blind in one eye.
(2026-07-30). Kremlin Demands Ukrainian Threat Be 'Definitively Destroyed' After Caspian Sea Strike on Iranian Vessel. orinocotribune.com One crewman was killed aboard the Iranian commercial vessel, with several others injured | Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on 28 July that the Ukrainian strike on an Iranian vessel in the Caspian Sea should be treated as an attack on Iran itself, and that the threat from Kiev must be eliminated. | Peskov accused Ukraine of extending the geographic reach of what he called its "terrorist attacks," adding that "This threat must be neutralized and definitively destroyed." | Peskov also held Kiev responsible for the explosions that damaged Germany's Nord Stream pipelines, which Ukraine denies, and for harming Kaz…
(2026-07-30). US military says latest strikes on Iran last two hours, hitting dozens of targets. al-monitor.com By Kanishka Singh and Jasper WardWASHINGTON, July 29 (Reuters) – The U.S. military said on Wednesday it completed its latest wave of strikes on Iran, which lasted two hours and hit dozens of targets, with Washington casting the strikes as a "powerful response" to Iranian missiles launched towards U.S. forces in the Middle East a day earlier.The U.S. military said on Tuesday it intercepted multiple ballistic missiles launched by Iran towards U.S. forces in what Washington called ‚Äå"an attempted surprise attack" by Tehran. Iran confirmed it had fired on U.S. bases in Jordan.
(2026-07-30). The dark shadow spreading across Latin America. links.org.au 
Trump and the global far right have made serious progress in Latin America. The next big battle against this neofascist wave has already begun in Brazil, writes Ana Cristina Carvalhaes.
(2026-07-30). How does a safe zone in Lebanon become a target three times? aljazeera.com Three times in three decades, Qana's shelters were bombed. AJLabs tracks a village the Israeli military keeps hitting.
(2026-07-30). India's arms sale to Israel risks complicity in Gaza genocide, Amnesty says. aljazeera.com Rights group says India continues to support the Israeli military despite genocide 'broadcast worldwide on daily basis'.
(2026-07-30). Stop U.S.-Israeli Pogroms in the West Bank! Free Palestine! wibailoutpeople.org We need you to channel your rage, frustration, and grief into effective, strategic BDS action now. Apartheid Israel's military occupation forces have shielded Israeli settlers while they terrorized Palestinian communities, murdering, burning, and injuring hundreds. In a brazen display of impunity, Israel's genocidal forces have launched massive collective punishment operations across the territory, committing more …
(2026-07-30). Palestine campaigners protesting scandalous Israel match occupy Irish Department of Sport. thecanary.co 
Irish anti-genocide activists have boldly occupied the Department of Sport's headquarters in Dublin. The campaigners did so in opposition to the Football Association of Ireland's (FAI) disgraceful decision to proceed with fixtures against apartheid 'Israel', the illegitimate land theft project occupying historic Palestine. In a statement, League of Ireland Fans for Palestine, a key player […] | By
(2026-07-30). 7/30 Americas Watch: U.S. gov't terrorists weaponize subpoenas vs. the left. indybay.org Plus: Notable list of activists, organizations & media, and the reasons they're cited according to the "Cuba Report…
(2026-07-30). Tuesday 8/11: Cuba Community Call. indybay.org Zoom | www.codepink.org/cubacall811…
(2026-07-30). Really, Rubio? Mamdani, DSA, and More Are Terrorist Agents of Cuban Intelligence? portside.org Really, Rubio? Mamdani, DSA, and More Are Terrorist Agents of Cuban Intelligence? |
(2026-07-30). Parlamento cubano aprueba nueva ley para "que sea seguro invertir en la tierra" cubadebate.cu La norma actualiza el régimen jurídico sobre la propiedad, posesión, uso y transmisión de tierras en Cuba, y establece nuevas disposiciones para promover la producción agropecuaria, la incorporación de productores y el aprovechamiento sostenible de los recursos naturales.
(2026-07-30). Shakeel Bhaktawer: "We must stand up for humanity. Down with Trump-Netanyahu, Free Palestine" unitedworldint.com By Shakeel Bhaktawer, International Representative of the South African Communist Party The international conference entitled "The Alliance to Prevent a Great War," organized by the World Civilizations Initiative Research Center, was held at the Meyra Palace Hotel in Ankara on 18—19 July 2026. UWI will present the speeches held on the conference during the coming …
(2026-07-30). Apartheid wealth cannot buy silence on Gaza. aljazeera.com South African universities must resist donors who use financial power to impose political obedience.
(2026-07-30). Gaza ceasefire talks show rare progress as Hamas discusses weapons plan, sources say. tribune.com.pk 
Talks between mediators and Hamas leaders in Cairo on implementing a US-brokered Gaza peace plan have made rare progress, sources close to the negotiations said on Thursday, although an Israeli official said the proposed terms did not meet Israel's demands. | Israeli strikes killed at least six Palestinians in Gaza, including two children, on Thursday, according to medics. | A Hamas official and a diplomat involved in the Cairo discussions described the talks as "positive" and said they were making progress. The Hamas official said the developments would depend on Israel's response and whether they could lead…
(2026-07-30). Hamas agrees to deal for disarmament, withdrawal from Gaza. al-monitor.com Hamas said Friday it agreed to a deal to end the war with Israel that included provisions addressing its weapons and the gradual withdrawal of Israeli forces from the Gaza Strip. | The group's disarmament has been one of the key sticking points in the advancement of a ceasefire deal that has been in place in Gaza since October.
(2026-07-30). Israel bombs Gaza family's tent, killing children after bombing their home. thecanary.co 
The occupation has murdered children of the Al Balawi family overnight in Gaza. Israel is continuing to violate the supposed 'ceasefire' nightly. The family's tent in Gaza City was bombed, killing several children and severely wounding others — among multiple such bombings around midnight. Palestinian journalist Hossam Shabat posted a graphic series of images depicting […] | By
(2026-07-30). Trump says of reaches Gaza disarmament deal. al-monitor.com July 30 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday his so-called "Board of Peace" reached an agreement for the complete disarmament of Palestinian Hamas militants and other armed groups in Gaza.In a post on Truth Social, Trump cast it as a "major milestone in the implementation of the Trump 20-Point Plan" to end Israel's war in Gaza.Trump said the deal would be carried out in phases, with Israeli forces withdrawing as disarmament proceeds and an International Stabilization Force working with a new Palestinian police force to secure the enclave.
(2026-07-30). Israeli strikes kill at least four, including children, across Gaza Strip. aljazeera.com Bombings take place as Hamas officials meet with Qatari, Egyptian and Turkish mediators in Cairo to discuss truce.
(2026-07-30). Explainer-What is US President Donald of. al-monitor.com By Kanishka Singh and Simon LewisWASHINGTON, July 30 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday his so-called Board of Peace reached a deal for the total disarmament ‚Äåof Hamas and other armed groups in Gaza and the withdrawal of Israeli forces from the territory. Trump said the agreement was "historic" and will be implemented in phases, with Israeli forces, which control about two-thirds of Gaza as of late April, withdrawing from the territory as disarmament proceeds.
(2026-07-30). Saturday 8/15: "They Have Names" a theatrical act in solidarity with Gaza. indybay.org Uptown Gallery @ Sumud Mural | 401 26th Street, Oakland, CA 94612…
(2026-07-30). Several children killed and wounded in Israeli attacks across Gaza. aljazeera.com Israeli strikes hit multiple areas across Gaza overnight, including tents sheltering displaced families in al-Mawasi.
(2026-07-30). Venezuela: The urgency of shedding illusions. links.org.au 
Elías Jaua calls for national unity to reclaim Venezuela's sovereignty and right to self-determination.
(2026-07-30). 'Darkest hour': Scottish government sends aid to Palestine and Venezuela. thecanary.co 
The First Minister of Scotland, SNP leader John Swinney, has announced an aid package of £500,000 to Palestinians. Swinney stated online that the aid fund aims to: support access to food, healthcare, clean water and shelter. The funding will come in addition to £600,000 already provided last year. This has reportedly assisted over two million […] | By
(2026-07-30). Police assure of uninterrupted supply of rape kits. sanews.gov.za Police assure of uninterrupted supply of rape kits | Acting Minister of Police Firoz Cachalia has sought to reassure South Africans that there is no shortage of adult or child rape evidence collection kits anywhere in the country. ⚪ In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Ministry of Police said rape evidence collection kits remain available nationwide, with additional supplies currently being distributed as part of routine procurement and stock replenishment processes. ⚪ The Ministry said the deliveries are proceeding according to plan to ensure health and policing facilities remain adequately stocked and that…
(2026-07-30). China slams U.S. decision to add power inverters, robots to 'Covered List'. ecns.cn China on Thursday strongly condemned a U.S. decision to add foreign-produced power inverters and advanced robotic devices to the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) "Covered List," calling the move discriminatory and a typical act of market distortion and unilateral bullying.
(2026-07-30). Monday 7/27: No Monarchs Monday: Weekly Protest at Tesla in San Francisco. indybay.org At the Tesla Dealership, 999 Van Ness (corner of Van Ness and O'Farrell), San Francisco…
(2026-07-30). Islamic banks told to scrap abaya dress code. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-07-30). Saige England: People, environment win DP World showdown but port predator fight goes on. asiapacificreport.nz 
COMMENTARY: By Saige England The people won. The environment won. The Lyttelton port remains in public hands. For now. Please join the protest tomorrow. There is more on the table. And the battle for the port is far from over. The DP World deal being dropped can be attributed to rousing support and brilliant speakers…
(2026-07-30). US mulls scuppering Washington ambassador pick over human rights spat. al-monitor.com By Gabriel Stargardter, Humeyra Pamuk, Gram Slattery and Andrea ShalalPARIS/WASHINGTON July 29 (Reuters) – The United States is considering delaying, or even blocking, President Emmanuel Macron's choice for France's next ambassador to Washington following public French criticism of the country's human rights record, according to four sources.
(2026-07-30). Israeli Military Mental Health Crisis Deepens as Two Female Israeli Soldiers Die by Suicide in the Past Two Days. worldbeyondwar.org 
"The endless wars take a heavy toll on us all: they inflict physical and mental wounds that will last for the rest of our lives. We are living between runs to the bomb shelters and announcements of fallen soldiers." #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2026-07-30). China's C919 plateau variant completes maiden flight. ecns.cn The first C919 aircraft of the plateau variant completed its maiden flight at Shanghai Pudong International Airport on Tuesday, according to the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC).
(2026-07-30). ABC News says FCC is carrying out intimidation campaign to shape coverage. aljazeera.com Trump administration has frequently sought to pressure companies over coverage critical of the president and his allies.
(2026-07-30). Discovery of 520-million-year-old microfossils sheds light on early Cephalopod origin and evolution. ecns.cn A collection of 32 tiny shell fossils unearthed from early Cambrian strata in southern Shaanxi province, dating back approximately 520 million years, may represent the earliest cephalopods ever identified, according to a study published on July 29 in the journal Nature.
(2026-07-30). 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.
(2026-07-30). 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.
(2026-07-30). China's national AI application pilot base accelerates embodied intelligence deployment. ecns.cn A national-level pilot base for embodied intelligence applications in Hangzhou is accelerating the deployment of embodied intelligence robots across various sectors.
(2026-07-30). 'Dangerous tipping point': California leads suit against Trump over environmental deregulation. peoplesworld.org 
OAKLAND, Calif.—As intense heatwaves become more common and climate scientists issue more alarming warnings, many states and environmentalists are pushing back on what they see as the Trump administration's climate change denialism. California Attorney General Rob Bonta this week co-led a coalition of 19 attorneys general and one city in filing a lawsuit against the …
(2026-07-30). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 11:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-07-30). Philippine Ambassador on ICE Gives Cold Shoulder to Activists. indybay.org Ahead of Philippine President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marco Jr's State of the National Address slated for July 27, over 80 members from the BANYA—DMV regional council began a two-day speakout protest. Calling their action, "The People's State of the Nation Address" they rejected President Marco's fifth State of the Nation address which they charged was "built on repression, exploitation, and subservience to US imperialism…" characterized by "worsening attacks on workers, peasants, migrants and other oppressed sectors."
(2026-07-30). Farage refuses to condemn Reform death threat against woman MP. thecanary.co 
Floundering Nigel Farage has set the police on Green leader Zack Polanski for accepting an Instagram collaboration invite on an Instagram post. One of some twenty images in…
(2026-07-30). China condemns Japanese right-wing forces' use of AI to distort history of aggression. ecns.cn A Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson on Tuesday condemned Japanese right-wing forces for using artificial intelligence (AI) to distort the history of Japan's wartime aggression against China, calling the effort "a blatant provocation to international fairness and justice and…
(2026-07-30). How can you save water and avoid drainage faults. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-07-30). Houthis aim for Red Sea Tolls, May have hit Ship in Egypt. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — Informed sources in the Middle East are
(2026-07-30). MHT Direct 2nd-yr Pharmacy Admission 2026 Merit List Released, Check Now. ummid.com The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell has published today i.e. Sunday July 26, 2026 on its official website dsp2026.mahacet.org.in Merit List of students seeking admission in Direct Second Year Full Time Under Graduate Course in Pharmacy (B Pharm and Pharm D) for the academic year 2026-27.
(2026-07-30). Belarus, Sri Lanka to host joint business forum by year end. eng.belta.by Deputy Director of the National Export Promotion Center Yevgeny Rusak | met with Secretary General of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce Shiran | Fernando to discuss ways to boost Belarusian-Sri Lankan business…
(2026-07-30). U.S. business representatives view China as key partner at trade event. ecns.cn China is both an important market for the U.S. state of Utah and a vital partner, U.S. business representatives said on Tuesday at the China-Utah trade and economic exchange held in Salt Lake City.
(2026-07-30). Shanghai-gifted red pandas debut in Taipei. ecns.cn Two red pandas donated by Shanghai Zoo to Taipei Zoo made their public debut on Tuesday, as Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an announced their names "Le Le" (joy) and "Tian Tian" (sweetness).
(2026-07-30). Stocks fall 1,581 points as Gulf tensions flare. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) ended Wednesday's trading session on a weak note, where the benchmark KSE-100 index lost 1,580.90 points, or 0.89%, to settle at 176,042.99 amid renewed selling pressure. | The index remained in negative territory for most of the session, moving between the intra-day high of 176,935.03 and the low of 175,631.74. The KSE-100 earlier fell 1,297.67 points at 9: 34am as investors reacted cautiously to geopolitical tensions and uncertain global market cues. | The negative sentiment deepened because of a sell-off in Asian equities, where concerns over the outlook for artificial intellige…
(2026-07-30). Japan Has Officially Joined The Tomahawk Cruise Missile Club. twz.com 
The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) has fired a
(2026-07-30). The Good News and the Bad News About the New Housing Law. portside.org The Good News and the Bad News About the New Housing Law |
(2026-07-30). Bridget Phillipson, new Labour chair, funded by pro-Israeli lobbyists. thecanary.co 
On June 28th, unelected Prime Minister Andy Burnham appointed Bridget Phillipson as the new Labour Party chair. What many in the mainstream media did not report, however, is Phillipson's connection to Stuart Roden, a lobbyist with links to Israeli intelligence. Stuart Roden In 2023, Phillipson registered two £40,000 donations from Roden, the co-founder of Hetz […] | By
(2026-07-30). Golovchenko: Belarus' banking system meets all commitments for H1 2026. eng.belta.by The Belarusian banking system has fulfilled all its commitments for the | first half of the year, Roman Golovchenko, Chairman of the Board of the | National Bank of Belarus, told the media ahead of an expanded board…
(2026-07-30). China's renewable power generation exceeds 40% in H1. ecns.cn China's renewable energy sector extended its rapid expansion in the first half of the year, with renewable power generation accounting for a record 41.2% of total electricity generation for the first time, the National Energy Administration (NEA) said on Thursday.
(2026-07-30). Eggs back in India school meals after outcry. geo.tv Students queue up to receive mid-day meals at a government primary school in Kolkata on July 9, 2026. — AFPKOLKATA: India's West Bengal state will bring back eggs to free school meals after a backlash against a decision by its Hindu nationalist government to replace them with…
(2026-07-30). TN NEET UG Counselling 2026: Registration Window Re-Opens. ummid.com The Directorate of Medical Education Tamil Nadu (DME Tamil Nadu) has re-opened the registration window for the TN NEET UG 2026 Counselling conducted for admission in MBBS, BDS, BUMS, BHMS, BAMS and other medical courses run by the colleges in the State of Tamil Nadu.
(2026-07-30). Why are "granny hobbies" having a moment? whyy.org A whole new generation seems to be trading screens for binoculars and knitting needles. What's behind the trend?
(2026-07-30). What India's Cockroach Party won — and what's next. wagingnonviolence.org 
This article The Cockroach Party ousted a government minister and agreed to leave the streets of New Delhi — now the question is what structures remain to get its other demands met. | This article
(2026-07-30). Lukashenko calls to explore LED lamp market more actively. eng.belta.by Belarus needs to more actively explore the market for LED lamps, for which there are both the personnel and the competencies, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at a meeting to discuss the development prospects of Horizont Holding Company.
(2026-07-30). Nazi-linked Reform councillor linked to vigilante street group. thecanary.co 
The National have linked a Reform councillor who spoke at a 'Nazi rally' to a far-right vigilante group. And she's not even the only one linked to these awful groups: NEW: Reform councillor Audrey Dempsey, who shared a stage with neo-Nazis this weekend in Glasgow, has actually been "advising" a far-right vigilante street patrol group […] | By
(2026-07-30). Saturday 9/19: Clonetopia 2026 II: NorCal Clone Release Festival. indybay.org 7 Stars Holistic Healing Center + Exit Now Art Gallery (3219 Pierce St, Richmond, CA 94804)…
(2026-07-30). Democracy Now! 2026-07-30 Thursday. democracynow.org Headlines for July 30, 2026; "Less Regulated Than Sandwiches": MIT Prof. Calls for Oversight as OpenAI Agent Hacks Other Firms; Citizens Bank Cuts Ties to ICE Prison Companies GEO Group & CoreCivic After Grassroots De-ICE Campaign; Report from Springfield, Ohio: Haitians Brace for ICE Crackdown After TPS Protections End | Headlines for July 30, 2026; "Less Regulated Than Sandwiches": MIT Prof. Calls for Oversight as OpenAI Agent Hacks Other Firms; Citizens Bank Cuts Ties to ICE Prison Companies GEO Group & CoreCivic After Grassroots De-ICE Campaign; Report from Springfield, Ohio: Haitians Br…
(2026-07-30). 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.
(2026-07-30). The multicultural generosity Pauline see. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-07-30). Meeting with Trump signals Netanyahu's Clout Is Waning. juancole.com The Conversation) — Appearing increasingly isolated and weakened, Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu
(2026-07-30). Infantino insists FIFA's World Cup plan is proposal and not 'obligation'. aljazeera.com Football governing bodies hit out at plans to sell World Cup stakes, as FIFA insist proposal is not an 'obligation'.
(2026-07-30). Mystery blast jolts US gas tanker in Egypt after drone strike; another US ally dragged into war. hindustantimes.com Fresh explosions have been reported at Egypt's Damietta LNG terminal after an alleged drone strike reportedly hit a U.S.-owned gas storage tanker. Two LNG vessels were said to have caught fire during cargo discharge operations before being moved to safety. Is this another escalation in the widening Middle East conflict? Here's what we know so far.
(2026-07-30). Coal power share falls below 50% of China's electricity generation for first time. ecns.cn Coal-fired power accounted for 49.7% of China's total electricity generation in the first half of 2026, marking the first time the share has dropped below 50% for a half-year period, an official of the National Energy Administration said at a press conference on Thursday.
(2026-07-30). Saturday 8/1: Hikers for Palestine: Walking in Solidarity with the Children of Palestine. indybay.org Canyon Meadow Staging Area, Reinhardt Redwood Regional Park (7867 Redwood Road, Oakland, CA 94619)…
(2026-07-30). Lukashenko sees room for improvement in Brest Oblast, sets new targets. eng.belta.by During his working trip to Brest on 30 July, Belarusian President | Aleksandr Lukashenko assessed the situation in the region and set tasks | for Brest Oblast Governor Piotr Parkhomchik.
(2026-07-30). 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.
(2026-07-30). 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?
(2026-07-30). How Can We Get More Federal Funding For Hospitals & Healthcare In Every State? indybay.org Since 1980 no one has dared to speak up to repeal the Bayh-Dole Act. If it is repealed or amended, we can get a lot more federal funds for all States for healthcare, hospitals and housing. THE TIME IS NOW!!!
(2026-07-30). 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.
(2026-07-30). Reform report Polanski to police over picture he didn't post. thecanary.co 
On Wednesday 27 July, Reform UK leader Nigel Farage posted the following to Twitter/X: This is what Zack Polanski has just posted on his instagram. If I was to post anything as inciteful then I would expect to be arrested, and so should Polanski. pic.twitter.com/u1s25FQ38U — Nigel Farage (@Nigel_Farage) July 27, 2026 The image in […] | By
(2026-07-30). 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.
(2026-07-30). Araqchi presses European counterparts over use of bases in US operations. al-monitor.com DUBAI, July 30 (Reuters) – Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi urged Bulgaria to reconsider its decision to allow the temporary deployment of U.S. military aircraft at the Bezmer air base, Iranian state media reported on Thursday.
(2026-07-30). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 4:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-07-30). Major strikes drew 13% more workers in 2025 as sanitation, aerospace and health care employees walked out. nationofchange.org Federal figures count only stoppages involving 1,000 or more workers, which EPI says leaves out many people who walk off the job, while a broader university tracker recorded a slight decline in total work stoppage activity.
(2026-07-30). Saturday 8/1: San José…Defend Democracy. indybay.org Winchester Shopping Center sign | 3137 Stevens Creek Blvd, San José, CA 95117…
(2026-07-30). Thursday 8/6: Nuclear Abolition or Extinction: A Rally and Protest at Livermore Lab. indybay.org Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory- West Gate | Vasco Rd. and Westgate Dr. | Livermore, CA 94551…
(2026-07-30). The Robot Tech War Is Here: Why the US and China Are Racing for AI Dominance. thinktank.pk The global technology rivalry between the United States and China is entering a new phase. After years of competition over semiconductors, artificial intelligence, 5G networks, and quantum computing, humanoid robots and AI-powered autonomous machines are emerging as the next strategic frontier. Recent U.S. restrictions on the import of new Chinese-made humanoid robots and connected robotic …
(2026-07-30). First batch of overseas equipment arrives in Shanghai for WorldSkills 2026. ecns.cn Preparations for the 48th WorldSkills Competition advanced Wednesday as the first batch of overseas equipment cleared customs at Shanghai's Yangshan Port.
(2026-07-30). NA panel calls for uniform marriage age. tribune.com.pk 
The National Assembly Standing Committee on Human Rights on Wednesday called for adopting a uniform minimum marriage age across the country and directed the Ministry of Human Rights to strengthen coordination among relevant ministries and departments to effectively address social issues that are affecting the society. | The committee, which met at Parliament House under the chairpersonship of MNA Asiya Naz Tanoli, also appreciated the Ministry of Human Rights for successfully organizing the 9th OIC Ministerial Conference on Women in Islamabad, saying the event would contribute to promoting women's socio-econom…
(2026-07-30). '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.
(2026-07-30). Split at the Fed as it keeps interest rate on hold. wsws.org Bond markets signal that inflation is set to rise over coming months and maybe even years.
(2026-07-30). Unions boycott Labour Women's Conference over blanket trans ban policy. thecanary.co 
Four of the eleven unions officially affiliated with the Labour Party have announced that they will boycott the Labour Women's Conference this year. Unison, Aslef, Usdaw, and the Musicians' Union cited the party's decision to ban trans women from attending the event. The news follows Labour's cancellation of the 2025 women's conference after the Supreme […] | By
(2026-07-30). BOOK REVIEW — 'Railroaded: A Motorman's Story of the New York City Subway'. peoplesworld.org 
Bob Dylan sang "all night girls whispered escapades out on the D Train." Billy Strayhorn told us to take the A Train and "Listen to those rails a-thrummin." Author Fred Naiden has his own story to tell about his life in the New York transit system. A porter, a motorman and always a rider, his new …
(2026-07-30). AJK police say JAAC working under 'specific agenda'. tribune.com.pk 
Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Police spokesperson Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Khawar Ali Shaukat on Wednesday said the proscribed Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) was operating under an "agenda" aimed at destabilising the region, accusing protesters of firing automatic weapons at security personnel from fortified positions inside buildings. | "This shows that the banned JAAC is working here according to an agenda, the purpose of which is to destroy peace in AJK, disrupt Kashmir's social fabric, and, at the same time, undermine the atmosphere of brotherhood and peace," said Shaukat during a press co…
(2026-07-30). Bob Vylan Frontman Deported From Germany for Chanting "Death to IDF" at Glastonbury. theintercept.com 
The frontman of British punk rap band Bob Vylan was denied entry to Germany, detained at the Berlin airport, and ultimately deported to the United Kingdom last month due to his pro-Palestine statements. | German federal police justified deporting the band's vocalist on June 15, referencing a performance at the Glastonbury Festival in England in 2025 where Bob Vylan led a chant of "Death, death to the IDF," or the Israel Defense Forces. | Authorities later revoked the entry ban against the singer, whose legal name is Pascal Robinson-Foster, in a letter in late July, but refused to explain why it had been rescin…
(2026-07-30). China's gaming market reaches 684 million users. ecns.cn China's gaming market generated 188.45 billion yuan ($26.4 billion) in sales revenue in the first half of 2026, up 12.17% year on year, with 684 million users, according to a report released Thursday at the China Digital Entertainment Conference.
(2026-07-30). Why is US GDP growth slowing, and how can it be reversed? aljazeera.com Tariffs and oil price hikes create a supply shock, dragging down US economic growth in the second quarter of 2026.
(2026-07-30). Palestinian Journalists Week of Action August 10-16, 2026. wibailoutpeople.org 
As we approach one year since Anas al-Sharif's martyrdom and his final message — "I entrust you with Palestine… I entrust you not to be silenced by chains, nor held back by borders" — we announce a week of action, August 10th through the 16th. We will honor Anas and all martyred Palestinian journalists, confronting the …
(2026-07-30). Trump Contracts for Increased Production Capacity at Lockheed. indybay.org It will be hard to evaluate the impact of these contracts on Santa Cruz county locations of Lockheed because of the secret, cutting edge guidance technology in our precision targeting missiles. | Most of the money will go to red states.
(2026-07-30). The Chicks, street festivals celebrating peaches and corn, stand-up from Lisa Ann Walter and more in this week's 'Things to Do'. whyy.org Friday kicks off the weekend with a strong mix of music and comedy, starting with the three-day Yo Adrienne Improv Festival. In Atlantic City, The Chicks bring their arena-ready harmonies and catalog of hits to Hard Rock Live. The momentum carries into Saturday as the Clifford Brown Jazz Festival begins a weeklong run in Wilmington, a cornerstone event honoring the late jazz trumpet legend. | Back in Philly, "Abbott Elementary" star Lisa Ann Walter takes the stage at Helium Comedy Club. On Sunday, the Dinner Party, featuring Robert Glasper, Kamasi Washington and Terrace Martin, closes things out at Union Transfer…
(2026-07-30). UN demands end of Ugandan clampdown on dissent. aljazeera.com Pervasive climate of fear condemned amid human rights violations and crackdowns on opposition.
(2026-07-30). 'Always watching': Furor grows over Flock's automated license plate readers in Delaware as police laud AI-powered cameras. whyy.org 
What are journalists missing from the state of Delaware? What would you most like WHYY News to cover? When you're driving on roads in Delaware, there's a decent chance a pole-mounted camera is snapping photos of your car and zeroing in on your license plate. | The devices, equipped with artificial intelligence software, are the silent agents of several police agencies and others with properties to protect. They're automated license plate readers, known as ALPRs. | The cops in Delaware have dozens, perhaps hundreds of them, to help investigate crimes such as carjackings, vehi…
(2026-07-30). Lebanese lawyers seek probe of banker over Netanyahu dinner. al-monitor.com By Tala RamadanBEIRUT, July 29 (Reuters) – A group of Lebanese lawyers filed a complaint with the country's top prosecutor on Wednesday requesting an investigation into banker Antoun Sehnaoui over a dinner he allegedly co-hosted in Washington that was attended by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.The document accused Sehnaoui of "communicating with the Israeli enemy", one of the complainants, lawyer Mohamad Amer Al Haj Hassan, told reporters.
(2026-07-30). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 9:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-07-30). On Our Nightstands: July 2026. publicbooks.org At Public Books, our editorial staff and contributors are hard at work to provide readers with thought-provoking articles. But when the workday is done, what is actually on our nightstands? Here we bring you, in our own words, a behind-the-scenes look at what we have been reading this month. Nicholas Dames Editor in Chief Frederic …
(2026-07-30). Nigerien health professionals train in China to strengthen cardiac, critical care. ecns.cn Nine health professionals from Niamey General Reference Hospital in Niger recently completed a week-long training program at the First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University in Nanning, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region.
(2026-07-30). 'Workhorse' humanoid robots from Ningbo head to global markets. ecns.cn A humanoid robot innovation center in Ningbo, east China's Zhejiang Province, is developing practical robots for industrial and commercial applications, with one model already deployed at a European home appliance manufacturer's plant.
(2026-07-30). As the War on Iran Spikes Gas Prices, Shell's Profits More Than Double. truthout.org The London-based oil behemoth Shell reported Thursday that its net profit more than doubled in the second quarter of this year compared to the same period in 2025 as the Iran war pushed up energy prices, causing pain for consumers in the United Kingdom and around the world. "These profits have been built on an energy crisis that's left households across the country struggling with high energy… |
(2026-07-30). UN launches hunt for next chief amid rising challenges. aljazeera.com Antonio Guterres's successor will be tasked with revitalising an organisation in crisis and facing pressure to reform.
(2026-07-30). AFC president doubles down on FIFA, calling World Cup plan 'unacceptable'. aljazeera.com Asian Football Confederation chief says plan to sell FIFA World Cup stakes undermines sport's continental structure.
(2026-07-30). MHT CET 2026 DSE Merit List Released: What Next? ummid.com The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell has published on Saturday July 25, 2026 on its official website dse2026.mahacet.org.in Merit List of students seeking admission in Direct Second Year Full Time Under Graduate Course in Engineering (B.E. / B Tech) for the academic year 2026-27.
(2026-07-30). U.N. Expert Francesca Albanese Slams U.S. "Complicity" as Trump Meets Netanyahu Despite ICC Warrant. nationofchange.org We speak to Francesca Albanese, the United Nations special rapporteur on the occupied Palestinian territory, about Israel's continued impunity from international law.
(2026-07-30). A specter is haunting the United States: the specter of communism (II). unitedworldint.com Last week we left open the questions about: What is really happening in the United States? And why the desperation of its elites? The answers might lie in a series of election results in recent months that are producing what the mainstream media are calling "a shift of the Democratic Party to the far left," …
(2026-07-30). SARS, SAPS deal blow to illicit alcohol trade. sanews.gov.za SARS, SAPS deal blow to illicit alcohol trade | In a multi-million-rand blow to the illicit alcohol trade, law enforcement officers caught smugglers red-handed offloading 26 000 litres of irregularly declared high-proof ethanol at an unregistered Kempton Park warehouse on Wednesday. ⚪ The crackdown was carried out by the South African Revenue Service (SARS), working with the South African Police Service (SAPS) DPCI Serious Commercial Crime Investigations. ⚪ "SARS, along with SAPS, raided premises identified as a storage facility for imported ethanol [96% alcohol]. The raid occurred as a consignment of the impor…
(2026-07-30). Dr Al-Baqami new Saudi envoy. tribune.com.pk 
Islamabad | Saudi Arabia on Wednesday appointed Dr Rajeh bin Tami Al-Baqami as its new ambassador to Pakistan, replacing Nawaf bin Said Al-Malki, Arab News reported, as the two longstanding allies deepen cooperation in defence, investment and regional security. | According to the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Al-Baqami was among eight newly appointed envoys who took the oath of office this week. | "On behalf of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, and before His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, the newly appointed ambassadors to several brotherly and friendly countries took the oath," the ministry said…
(2026-07-30). Jack Copley: Rentier Regimes. newleftreview.org Jack Copley on Timothy Mitchell, The Alibi of Capital. Capital re-conceptualized as terraforming expropriation of the future.
(2026-07-30). 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.
(2026-07-30). Sri Lankan fake lefts defend government over killing of Negombo prisoners. wsws.org The fake left have chimed in, not to denounce the government and prison authorities for their brutality, but to join the chorus calling for prison reform and how to run the jails more efficiently.
(2026-07-30). Argentina's Milei seeks to deport foreigners that spread 'hate' of country. aljazeera.com Experts have cast doubt on legality of the emergency decree as Milei decries a campaign of 'hostility' after World Cup.
(2026-07-30). Japanese F-2 Fighter Appears With New Large Stealth Cruise Missile Under Its Wings. twz.com 
A pair of previously unseen missiles slung beneath the wings of a
(2026-07-30). Trump administration appeals to never-before-used court for deportation. aljazeera.com US government prosecutors are seeking the removal of Nazira Haji Zada, though she faces no criminal charges.
(2026-07-30). China's first automated port railway link starts operation in Xiamen. ecns.cn China's first dedicated railway line for sea-rail intermodal transport began operating Tuesday at Xiamen Yuandu Port in Fujian Province, according to COSCO Shipping.
(2026-07-30). Chinese online literature platforms draw 250 million registered users overseas. ecns.cn Chinese online literature platforms had about 250 million registered users overseas by the end of 2025, with active users spanning more than 200 countries and regions, according to a report released on Thursday.
(2026-07-30). Australia School Photos Scraped for AI-Fueled Image Misuse. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Students taking a group photo. | © 2016 Owen Franken/Getty Images | Australia's eSafety commissioner issued an advisory on July 28 urging schools to review how they share images online, citing a rise in the misuse of school photos. Between January and March 2026, the commissioner received over 100 reports concerning anonymous accounts targeting schools and school staff through misuse of images taken from official school websites and social media accounts. Much of the content, shared on platforms including TikTok and Instagram, involved artificial intelligence (AI)-generated materia…
(2026-07-30). Lukashenko calls for cleanup of Belovezhskaya Pushcha. eng.belta.by "There are far too many | fallen trees. I am dissatisfied with what is happening in Belovezhskaya | Pushcha. Order must be restored," Aleksandr Lukashenko | said.
(2026-07-30). 80 Taiwan journalism students complete Hunan internship. ecns.cn The ninth "Love in Mango" program placed students at Hunan Broadcasting System, where they produced nearly 200 short videos and 1,500 social media posts.
(2026-07-30). Are Europe's Record Heatwaves Creating the Conditions for the Next Pandemic-Like Crisis? thinktank.pk For years, Europe prepared its public health systems to prevent another COVID-19-style pandemic. Today, however, a different kind of health challenge is emerging. According to the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC), increasingly long and intense heatwaves are creating conditions that allow infectious diseases to spread into parts of Europe where they were …
(2026-07-30). Re-polling at 4 polling stations in Kohlu ordered. tribune.com.pk 
The election tribunal has ordered re-polling at four polling stations in the PB-9 Kohlu provincial assembly constituency, a seat currently held by PML-N lawmaker Nawab Changez Marri. | The decision has brought renewed focus to the constituency, with political circles closely watching the next phase of the electoral process. The election tribunal is expected to announce the polling schedule, security arrangements and other necessary details soon. | The development comes amid increased political activity surrounding Marri, who recently criticised the Balochistan government over the province's worsening security…
(2026-07-30). Six abducted labourers found dead in Balochistan's Kech. tribune.com.pk 
The bodies of six labourers abducted on Monday from the Kalatak area of Kech district were recovered from the Nasirabad area on the outskirts of Turbat on Thursday, Balochistan Home Department media adviser Babar Yousafzai said. | According to Turbat police, the labourers were abducted by unidentified armed men after their vehicle was intercepted near Kalatak in Turbat on Monday. The attackers shot dead Javed Khan, a resident of Swabi district in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, immediately after the abduction and took the remaining six labourers with them. | During the attack, a passer-by, Abdul Razzaq, a resident of Solb…
(2026-07-30). South Africa's le Clos breaks Commonwealth Games medal record. aljazeera.com South Africa took bronze in the men's 4×100 medley relay swimming event for Chad le Clos's record 21st Games medal.
(2026-07-30). The price of international citizenship Switzerland showing NZ the climate way. asiapacificreport.nz By Jeremy Rose In the run-up to the 1975 New Zealand election, the Labour, National, Social Credit, and Values parties all committed to the target of spending 1 percent of gross national product on foreign aid, with 70 percent of that coming from the government. If we had met that target, the government would have…
(2026-07-30). Senate Should End Blanche's Nomination, Not Just Delay It. commondreams.org In response to the Senate Judiciary Committee postponing its vote on Trump's unqualified personal lawyer Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general, MoveOn Political Action Chief Communications Officer Joel Payne released the following statement: "Todd Blanche's nomination is stalled because his record is corrupt and indefensible. He has spent his career proving that there is no legal principle he will not bend and no institution he will not compromise in service of Donald Trump. His blind loyalty, willingness to use the justice system to protect the president, and role in a sweetheart settlement benefiting…
(2026-07-30). Power consumers may face Rs1.20 tariff hike. tribune.com.pk 
Electricity tariffs are likely to increase by Rs1.20 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) on account of fuel adjustment for June 2026, dealing another blow to inflation-weary consumers. | The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) conducted a public hearing on Tuesday to consider the fuel price adjustment. The Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA) has filed a petition calling for a hike of Rs1.20 per unit. According to the CPPA managing director, 13.07 billion units of electricity were sold in June. The reference fuel cost was estimated at Rs7.71, but the actual cost jumped to Rs8.91 per unit, mainly due to…
(2026-07-30). Amazon's Zoox secures US federal approval for steering-wheel-free robotaxis. aljazeera.com Zoox will launch its commercial robotaxi service in Las Vegas after receiving federal clearance.
(2026-07-30). Xi congratulates Carlos Vila Nova on reelection as president of Sao Tome and Principe. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday congratulated Carlos Vila Nova on his reelection as president of Sao Tome and Principe.
(2026-07-30). New pig complex in Gomel District set to produce first output in 2028. eng.belta.by Belarusian Prime Minister Aleksandr Turchin visited the facility during his trip to Gomel Oblast on 30 July.
(2026-07-30). Lukashenko inspecting Brest Electric Lamp Plant. eng.belta.by The head of state heard a report on the current state and development prospects of the enterprise, which is part of the Horizont holding.
(2026-07-30). China donates $2m reproductive health supplies. tribune.com.pk 
China, in collaboration with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), on Wednesday handed over reproductive health and family planning supplies and equipment worth $2 million to Pakistan. | The equipment were handed over in order to improve maternal and newborn healthcare services and expanding family planning access in 10 underserved districts across the country. | The reproductive health and family planning supplies and equipment were handed over to the Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination during a ceremony held at the Rural Health Center (RHC) Tarlai in Islamabad.
(2026-07-30). "Humanitarian challenges today are global, and so must be the solutions" icrc.org Launch of the 2025 Beijing Symposium Report…
(2026-07-30). India's "Cockroach Movement" Woke Up a Nation. But Is It Already Asleep Again? truthout.org Clad in a black T-shirt and sporting slightly unkempt hair, Abhijeet Dipke conducted the massive crowd in front of him. As they waved a sea of Indian flags to the beat of the music, he stood over them waving one back. The song they were all singing, "Maa Tujhe Salaam," is one of India's most patriotic, released by A.R. Rahman in 1997 to mark the country's 50th year of independence. |
(2026-07-30). Newspaper featuring Fields Medal winner Wang Hong sparks buying frenzy in China. ecns.cn A front-page profile of Chinese mathematician Wang Hong, published by Guangxi Daily following her Fields Medal win, has sparked a rare rush to buy the print edition, with copies reselling for as much as 65 yuan (about $9.60).
(2026-07-30). PTI demands probe into AJK killings. tribune.com.pk 
The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf on Wednesday rejected the recent elections in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), calling the electoral process "a fraud", and condemned the violence in the region, which it said was sending the wrong message internationally and harming the Kashmir cause. | Addressing a news conference alongside PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan today, former AJK prime minister Sardar Qayyum Niazi said Kashmiris were being subjected to unprecedented oppression and brutality. | "Kashmiris are being crushed in a manner for which there is no precedent. These are the same Kashmiris who passed the resolut…
(2026-07-30). He Left The GOP. Now He Has A Warning For Democrats. levernews.com 
(2026-07-30). Prague Zoo keeps polar bears cool with ice amid heatwave. aljazeera.com Keepers at Prague Zoo used tonnes of ice to provide much relief to animals as Europe grappled with scorching heat.
(2026-07-30). Return of Narco-President Juan Orlando Hernández Reignites Debate on Impunity in Honduras. orinocotribune.com The return to Honduras of former President Juan Orlando Hernández, convicted in the United States for drug trafficking and later pardoned by US President Donald Trump, has reignited the debate on impunity, corruption, and the links between political power and organized crime in Honduras. | According to various analysts, Hernández's return does not mark the end of an episode, but rather reopens an institutional crisis characterized by the capture of the state by drug trafficking and the strengthening of structures linked to the crime. | Parliamentarian Fabricio Sandoval pointed out that Hernández was sentenced by…
(2026-07-30). Nicaragua banned US-sponsored coup leaders from elections, sparking corporate media meltdown. thegrayzone.com In his national address on July 19, Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega stated that when the country's next elections take place in 2027, none who promoted a violent anti-government insurrection in 2018 will be allowed to stand for office. The pledge was universally interpreted by Western media outlets as a total ban on voting, prompting hysterical interventions from the US State Dept and throughout South Florida. July 19 is a key date in Nicaragua's calendar — the anniversary of the victory …
(2026-07-30). Advocates sue Trump administration over secret dossiers compiled on 'ICE watchers'. nationofchange.org The Electronic Privacy Information Center and three legal observers say the agencies used facial recognition, body cameras and license plate readers to identify people who lawfully record enforcement operations, in breach of the Privacy Act of 1974.
(2026-07-30). Pakistan, Saudi Arabia welcome Jordan proposal for Arab-Islamic meeting on Palestine. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia welcomed Jordan's proposal to convene a meeting of Arab and Islamic countries to address the worsening situation in Palestine, particularly in occupied East Jerusalem, the Foreign Office (FO) said on Thursday. | The announcement came after Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar held a telephone call with Saudi counterpart Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud. | According to the FO, the two foreign ministers exchanged views on regional and international developments, including recent developments in the Red Sea and the Bab al-Mandeb Strait. | Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign M…
(2026-07-30). New York Times publishes friendly interview with Mamdani. wsws.org There is growing disgust with capitalism and increasing interest in a socialist alternative, seen in the fact that millions are voting for candidates who call themselves socialist. The role of the DSA is to channel this political radicalization behind the Democrats in order to block the development of an independent movement of the working class.
(2026-07-30). Trump gives data centres freedom to cause acid rain. thecanary.co 
Data centres are getting a bad reputation for how much energy and water they use (something particularly problematic for AI data centres). The reputation these data centres have will likely only get worse too, because Trump is seemingly giving them permission to create acid rain: The Trump administration has exempted data centers from acid rain […] | By
(2026-07-30). Allan's resigned: How will the media shut down Labor now. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-07-30). Lukashenko sets 2026 harvest target at 12m tonnes. eng.belta.by "The harvest must be brought in now. Overall, the national crop should | be no lower than last year's level. If you deliver 12 million tonnes, | that will be a great achievement," said Aleksandr Lukashenko.
(2026-07-30). Belarus to play UEFA Conference League qualifiers on 30 July. eng.belta.by Belarusian football clubs will play their second legs in the second qualifying round of the UEFA Conference League.
(2026-07-30). Beijing aggregate financing tops 1 trillion yuan in H1. ecns.cn Beijing's aggregate social financing rose by 1.058 trillion yuan ($145.2 billion) in the first half of 2026, the Beijing Branch of the People's Bank of China said Wednesday.
(2026-07-30). China does not seek trade surplus, will continue to expand imports: ministry. ecns.cn China has never deliberately pursued the goal of a trade surplus and will remain committed to expanding imports, a Ministry of Commerce official said Tuesday.
(2026-07-30). Mumbai's Raza Academy President visits Jauhar University to oppose demolition. ummid.com A delegation of Raza Academy Mumbai Sunday July 26, 2026 visited Mohammad Ali Jauhar University in Rampur in solidarity with the protesting students, and to oppose Uttar Pradesh government's demolition order.
(2026-07-30). Changji Prefecture in Xinjiang delivers steady economic growth in H1 2026. ecns.cn Changji Hui Autonomous Prefecture in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region recorded GDP of 125.36 billion yuan ($17.2 billion) in the first half of 2026, up 4.3% year on year, the local statistics bureau said Wednesday.
(2026-07-30). Ida B. Wells' Family Is Debunking a Viral Claim About Nolan Wells. capitalbnews.org 
The messages came suddenly, and in great numbers. Friends. Colleagues. Acquaintances. Even strangers on Facebook and X. People kept asking Michelle Duster the same question: Was Nolan Wells — the Black 18-year-old from Mississippi whose death this month has triggered national outrage and demands for justice — really a descendant of Ida B. Wells? "I …
(2026-07-30). Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, 12 other countries announce multinational maritime defence coalition. tribune.com.pk 
Saudi Arabia and 13 other countries, including Pakistan, on Thursday announced the creation of a multinational maritime defense coalition aimed at safeguarding freedom of navigation, international trade and energy supply routes in the Bab al-Mandab Strait, the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden. | The Saudi defence ministry said representatives from 43 countries and the European Union attended an international meeting that discussed the proposed coalition, including Saudi Arabia serving as its founding and leading state and hosting its headquarters. | The ministry said the c…
(2026-07-30). The Case for EVs Has Failed. wattsupwiththat.com The case for EVs has failed, says Professor Gautam Kalghatgi. With lifetime emissions scarcely better and net health impacts three-fold worse than combustion vehicles, destroying our car industry cannot be worth it.
(2026-07-30). To Beat a State-Capitalist Rival, Washington Became One: Inside the New Critical Minerals Race. moderndiplomacy.eu On July 10, almost exactly a year after the Pentagon announced it was becoming the largest shareholder in MP Materials, the International Energy Agency put a number on what that deal was designed to prevent: $6.5 trillion in global downstream production now sits exposed to China's rare-earth export curbs — restrictions currently suspended under an …
(2026-07-30). Bilawal seeks to shield coalition from AJK poll rift. tribune.com.pk 
PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Wednesday said his criticism of alleged irregularities in the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) elections would not endanger the party's coalition with the PML-N at the Centre, but warned that the alleged rigging and what he described as the theft of the public mandate could have implications for the ruling alliance. | Speaking to the media after meeting AJK Legislative Assembly Speaker Chaudhry Latif Akbar and PPP workers at his residence here, the Bhutto scion said the PPP-PML-N coalition at the federal level remained intact. | "My statements cannot put our coalition with th…
(2026-07-30). ECC approves 1m tonnes wheat import. tribune.com.pk 
The Economic Coordination Committee on Wednesday conditionally approved import of up to one million metric tonnes of wheat in an emergency session but linked the final consignments with bank's letter of credits of an estimated $340 million value on behalf of provinces that had demanded the commodity. | Headed by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, the ECC approved the proposal to constitute a steering committee, which would oversee the mechanism for the wheat import, mainly to make sure that the provinces pay their dues before import so that the cost is not borne by the federal government. | The Ministry of F…
(2026-07-30). International Tiger Day: Not just awareness—action. ecns.cn There's nothing quite like her. Never has been, never will be. Only around 5,500 remain in the wild. Let that sink in. On International Tiger Day, awareness isn't enough — action is.
(2026-07-30). Drone hits gas storage tanker at Mediterranean port, Ambrey reports. al-monitor.com By Jonathan Saul, Marwa Rashad and Mohamed EzzLONDON/CAIRO, July 29 (Reuters) – A drone hit a U.S.-owned gas storage tanker at Egypt's Mediterranean port of Damietta, British maritime security firm Ambrey said on Wednesday, in an initial assessment that could signal a further spread of conflict across the Middle East.A statement from Egypt's petroleum ministry confirmed a fire at the port but made no mention of a drone attack and did not provide a cause for the incident.
(2026-07-30). Capitalism's 'Metabolic Rift'. portside.org Capitalism's 'Metabolic Rift' |
(2026-07-30). The right to nationality in Mozambique: The application of 'Jus soli' in the fight against statelessness. globalvoices.org 
(2026-07-30). New Zealand top diplomat draws Chinese embassy complaint in racism row. tribune.com.pk 
Beijing's embassy in New Zealand said it had raised an official complaint Thursday after top diplomat Winston Peters told a lawmaker of Chinese descent to "go back to your own country". | Populist NZ First leader Peters was asked by China-born Green Party member Lawrence Xu-Nan: "Are you vaccinated?" during a heated debate about New Zealand's response to the Covid pandemic on Wednesday. | In response, Peters said the lawmaker, who was born in the Chinese city of Tianjin but grew up in New Zealand, had "come here five minutes ago". | "Go back to your own country. That's where they lie like a flatfish, but they…
(2026-07-30). 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.
(2026-07-30). Anatomy of a State Blunder: Quebec's "Green" Gas Fiasco. wattsupwiththat.com the true lesson of this fiasco is political and democratic. It underscores the urgent need to break the lock on public debate. When a society converts environmental objectives into unassailable articles of faith, it deprives itself of rational debate, cost-benefit analysis, and responsiveness to warning signs.
(2026-07-30). F-15Es Replacing A-10s At Whiteman AFB Signals Bigger Realignment Of Eagle Fleet. twz.com 
The U.S. Air Force Reserve's 442nd Fighter Wing is now set to transition to the
(2026-07-30). War pulls in more countries. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-07-30). Lukashenko outlines key requirements for constructing social facilities, housing. eng.belta.by During his working trip to Brest on 30 July, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko outlined the requirements for building social facilities and housing.
(2026-07-30). How Indian Gen Z Reawakened Democracy. ummid.com Although the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan remained the immediate rallying point, the students movement gradually became the collective voice of a generation confronting unemployment, compromised examinations, declining public accountability and diminishing confidence in institutions that were expected to guarantee fairness.
(2026-07-30). West Oak Lane renters could receive cash refunds under new class-action settlement. whyy.org Have a question about Philly's neighborhoods or the systems that shape them? PlanPhilly reporters want to hear from you! Tenants at Bentley Manor in West Oak Lane are celebrating. | A Philadelphia judge granted preliminary approval this week to a class-action settlement residents reached with If given final approval, Odin would be required to provide roughly $142,000 in rel…
(2026-07-30). Australia: Union-management sellout agreement passed at University of Newcastle. wsws.org This outcome, after three limited strikes and 15 months of closed-door negotiations, is a warning of the retrograde enterprise agreements that the trade unions are trying to impose at public universities across the country.
(2026-07-30). As ASEAN meets, manufactured confrontations in the South China Sea. wsws.org The clashes in the South China Sea during last week's ASEAN summit in Manila expose the deliberate manufacturing of conflict with China by the Philippine state, acting on behalf of a US drive to militarize Southeast Asia.
(2026-07-30). 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.
(2026-07-30). Chinese Destroyer's Encounter With U.S. Drone Boat Highlights Future Rules Of Engagement Issues. twz.com 
(2026-07-30). Friday 7/31: Discussion on: This is a Rare Time When Revolution Becomes Possible. indybay.org Revolution Books | 2444 Durant Avenue | Berkeley, CA…
(2026-07-30). Pakistan showcases textile excellence at Texworld New York City 2026. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan marked a strong presence at Texworld New York City 2026, one of North America's leading international textile sourcing exhibitions, with the inauguration of the Pakistan Pavilion at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York, according to a press release. | The Pakistan Pavilion was formally inaugurated by Pakistan's Ambassador to the United States, Rizwan Saeed Sheikh, along with Consul General of Pakistan in New York Aamer Ahmed Atozai and Trade and Investment Counsellor Adnan Mahmood Awan. | Organised by the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) in collaboration with the Trade and I…
(2026-07-30). Japan, IOM Equip FIA with Advanced Border Technology to Combat Human Trafficking. thinktank.pk Pakistan has taken a major step toward strengthening border security and combating human trafficking as the International Organization for Migration (IOM), with financial support from the Government of Japan, officially handed over advanced border management equipment and transport vehicles to the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA). The ceremony, held at the FIA Headquarters in Islamabad, marked …
(2026-07-30). "Less Regulated Than Sandwiches" : MIT Prof. Calls for Oversight as OpenAI Agent Hacks Other Firms. 67.228.192.88:3000 
Artificial intelligence tools are quickly advancing in sophistication and capabilities, raising alarm among researchers and industry figures who say the technology needs to be more tightly regulated. This comes as OpenAI, maker of ChatGPT, recently disclosed that one of its experimental AI agents went rogue and secretly hacked into the infrastructure of several other companies in what was supposed to be a controlled test. Over 1,100 scientists and senior employees at top AI firms have called on the U.S. government to back international efforts to "deliberately pace" the development of the world'…
(2026-07-30). Govt unveils four-year digital policy. tribune.com.pk 
Federal Minister for Religious Affairs Sardar Muhammad Yousuf on Wednesday unveiled Pakistan's first four-year Hajj Policy (2027 ñ2030), aimed at ensuring transparent and digital governance, accountability, merit and improved logistical facilities for pilgrims. | He announced that, for the first time, pilgrims will be able to choose their preferred Hajj year in advance under a four-year Hajj registration and waiting list system. The minister said three to four-year contracts could be signed for accommodation, transport, catering, air travel and cargo services, which would improve the quality of faciliti…
(2026-07-30). Public defenders strike in New York City and Detroit; Will Lehman, socialist candidate for UAW president, calls for unified walkout. wsws.org More than 500 public defender workers are now on strike in New York City and Detroit, in an expanding rebellion against poverty wages, healthcare cuts and crushing caseloads.
(2026-07-30). The witch-hunt against Anthony Fauci and the war on public health. wsws.org Senate Republicans' show trial of Fauci marks a qualitative escalation of the offensive against medical research and public health that has been prosecuted under both big business parties.
(2026-07-30). 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.
(2026-07-30). Zhengzhou-Moscow direct freight express train launched in central China's Henan. ecns.cn A freight train carrying postal parcels and cross-border e-commerce goods left Xinzheng East Station in central China's Henan Province on Thursday, bound for Moscow.
(2026-07-30). Attack on northwest Pakistan police post kills 11 officers. aljazeera.com Fifteen attackers were also killed during the hours-long raid in Pakistan's northwestern Hangu district.
(2026-07-30). CAT 2026 Notification Released: Important Dates. ummid.com The Indian Institutes of Management (IIM) has published on its official website 'iimcat.ac.in' the notification of Common Admission Test 2026 (CAT 2026) along with the registration start date and other important dates.
(2026-07-30). Man who stabbed author Salman Rushdie convicted of 'terrorism' charges. aljazeera.com US court finds attacker, who is already serving a 25-year prison sentence, guilty of additional charges over 2022 assault.
(2026-07-30). Howe exits Newcastle on Premier League season eve, with Al-Ahli boss touted. aljazeera.com Eddie Howe has left Newcastle on the eve of Premier League season, with Matthias Jaissle touted as new manager.
(2026-07-30). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 2:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-07-30). Protest group says 30 dead in Pakistan-administered Kashmir vote unrest. aljazeera.com Deadly clashes reported in Pakistan-administered Kashmir amid first round of voting for regional elections on July 27.
(2026-07-30). In NYC Stabbings, Only Some Victims and Narratives Matter. nationofchange.org Corporate media are eager to platform those who constantly assert that New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's criticism of Israel is an attack on all Jews.
(2026-07-30). 'From desperation to terrorism?': Putin aide declares Zelensky now fights Russia with terror tactics. hindustantimes.com Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has accused Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky of shifting from military setbacks to what he described as "terrorist activities" amid the ongoing war. In an interview with Russian media, Lavrov alleged that Ukraine is targeting civilian infrastructure with drone attacks and claimed Western nations continue to support Kyiv while seeking Russia's strategic defeat. He also accused European countries of backing anti-Russian groups and attempting to destabilize Russia. Ukraine has denied intentionally targeting civilians and rejects Russia's broader claims. Watch the full int…
(2026-07-30). Messi returns to MLS training 10 days after World Cup final heartbreak. aljazeera.com Lionel Messi returns to Inter Miami after Argentina's World Cup final defeat by Spain, which led to retirement rumours.
(2026-07-30). Fraudster sent mum £2m before she made suspect Reform donation. thecanary.co 
Reform UK and Nigel Farage are facing questions over multiple, ongoing financial scandals right now. Several of them link to the aristocrat George Cottrell (a.k.a. 'Posh George'). Somehow, the details keep looking worse and worse for everyone involved: New excl: George Cottrell transferred $2m to his mother days before her donations to Reform Sources say […] | By
(2026-07-30). 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.
(2026-07-30). Trump regime may be trying to kill Americans. indybay.org The convicted felon President Donald J, Trump and the Trump administration may be trying to kill Americans, one way or another.
(2026-07-30). Tom Mertes: Manufacturing Impunity. newleftreview.org Tom Mertes on Richard Beck, Homeland. Origins and afterlives of America's long War on Terror.
(2026-07-30). ICE slashed detention facility inspections by 36% even as detentions and in-custody deaths surged. nationofchange.org No facility on the agency's own website showed evidence of more than one inspection last year, though the standards call for two, and the number of people held in detention rose 78% over the same period.
(2026-07-30). Corey's Corner July 30, 2026 Needs. wibailoutpeople.org 
COREYS CORNER ALWAYS NEEDED: | — Bags of Ice | — More beloved community members | SUPPORT ON THE GROUND WORK: | Venmo: The demands from the family are: | 1. Arrest the officer responsible for Corey Ruiz's killing. | 2. Require MPD and DCI to fully comply with the Office of the Independent Police Monitor by providing any information, evidence, and materials requested for an independent review. | 3. Giv…
(2026-07-30). What's Happening At Pacifica? indybay.org Pacifica Foundation which runs KPFA, KPFK, KPFT, WBAI and WPFW is having a national election under new bylaws which are being challenged by listeners and programmers. The new election is already coming under challenge for the removal of candidates who are running in opposition to the present majority of the Pacifica Board .
(2026-07-30). China expresses sympathies for bereaved families, the injured in Japan earthquake: FM. ecns.cn A Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson on Wednesday said China is closely monitoring the impact of the earthquake in Japan's Kumamoto Prefecture, mourning the loss of life and extending condolences to the bereaved families and the injured.
(2026-07-30). Helicopter crash in Argentina kills seven. tribune.com.pk 
Seven people died when a firefighting helicopter in Argentina's western San Juan province crashed on Wednesday, a local official said. | The Bell 412 aircraft was used to combat forest fires in San Juan's Ischigualasto natural park. | "With profound sorrow we received the news of the helicopter accident that occurred in our province, in which seven people sadly lost their lives," San Juan Governor Marcelo Orrego wrote on X. | Con profundo dolor recibimos la noticia del accidente de helicóptero ocurrido en nuestra provincia, en el que tristemente perdieron la vida siete personas. Entre ellas, Carlos Here…
(2026-07-30). Peace Is Built: An Invitation to Organize For A Colombia Without War / La Paz Se Construye: Una invitación A Organizarnos Por Una Colombia Sin Guerra. worldbeyondwar.org 
By Camilo Gonzalez, Coordinator Bogotá Chapter, World BEYOND War, July 30, 2026 | Español Abajo | In recent weeks, public debate in Colombia has been marked by a resurgence of discourse presenting armed confrontation and militarization as the primary response to the country's security problems. While some sectors promote an agenda focused on force and the identification of new internal enemies, numerous social organizations, communities, and human rights defenders insist that lasting peace will only be possible by addressing the structural causes of violence: inequality, exclusion, poverty, the absence of the…