(2026-07-18). Twist in Iran's revenge story: Ali Khamenei returns to haunt Trump & Netanyahu in war 2.0? | USA. hindustantimes.com Iran claims it has launched multiple waves of missile and drone strikes under "Operation Nasr 2," targeting U.S. military positions across the Gulf. Tehran says advanced missiles and Shahed drones were used against American-linked assets in Jordan, Kuwait, Oman and Bahrain, while releasing imagery of missiles bearing portraits of former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. Many battlefield claims made by Iran and the U.S. remain independently unverified.
(2026-07-18). US broadens bombardment of Iran to civilian infrastructure. wsws.org The United States military bombed bridges, a railway station, an airport and the control tower of Iran's only deep-water ocean port on Friday, the seventh consecutive day of strikes, extending its assault from military targets to the infrastructure of civilian life.
(2026-07-18). US strikes kill 3 in south Iran as attacks enter seventh night. newarab.com 
Tensions between the US and Iran are escalating rapidly, as deadly attacks enter a seventh consecutive night. | "The deputy political, security and social affairs governor of Hormozgan announced the martyrdom of three people and the injury of eight people following enemy attacks on some parts of Hormozgan province this morning," stat…
(2026-07-18). PEN America president resigns over organization's pro-Zionist statement. wsws.org The president of PEN America has resigned over an article published by the organization that blames discrimination against Israeli and Jewish writers on cultural boycotts by anti-genocide activists.
(2026-07-18). Millions of syringes and humanitarian aid for Cuba stranded in Jamaica after U.S. threats against French shipping company CMA CGM. radiohc.cu The French shipping company CMA CGM has breached its contract and left dozens of containers destined for Cuba stranded in the port of Kingston, Jamaica. | Among them, one sent by the NGO SODePAZ with more than 3.5 million syringes and needles destined for the Cuban health system in Santiago de Cuba, and another sent by the Catalan solidarity coordinator Defensem Cuba with 300 mattresses and bed frames and 600 pillows for victims of Hurricane Melissa. | CMA CGM is thus yielding to US pressure and collaborating with the blockade of Cuba, offering no solution beyond returning the container to the port of origin or t…
(2026-07-18). Post-Earthquake Venezuela: Over 25,000 Assisted in Temporary Camps as Official Death Toll Reaches 5,069. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( While the number of rescued individuals has begun to plateau, the confirmed fatality count continues to climb. While State authorities have consistently declined to jump to premature conclu…
(2026-07-18). She Wants Lindsey Graham's Senate Seat. portside.org She Wants Lindsey Graham's Senate Seat |
(2026-07-18). Who is Andy Burnham ? Newly elected Labour Party leader and UK's Prime Minister-designate. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Andy Burnham has been officially confirmed as the new leader of the UK's ruling Labour Party and is set to become the country's next Prime Minister when he takes office at 10 Downing St | Who is Andy Burnham ? Newly elected Labour Party leader and UK's Prime Minister-designate…
(2026-07-18). Iraq signs deals with multiple US firms, including oil. newarab.com 
Iraq has signed billion-dollar deals with several Western firms including oil, as PM al-Zaidi seeks long-term investment and partnerships. | US companies signed roughly $60 billion in agreements and partnerships with the Iraqi government on Friday, including deals intended to create alternative routes for The deals, signed at the US Chamber of Commerce, also involved other industries, including healthcare, communications and infrastructure. | It's not clear when the oil…
(2026-07-18). Ukraine hits Su-24 at Saky base, Russia unleashes 19 devastating strikes on ports, depots & drones. hindustantimes.com Russia has claimed a series of large-scale coordinated strikes across Ukraine, targeting ports, military infrastructure, logistics hubs, and defense facilities. Moscow also says its forces intercepted thousands of Ukrainian drones and inflicted heavy battlefield losses across multiple fronts. Ukraine, meanwhile, says it has expanded long-range drone operations deep inside Russian territory. None of Russia's battlefield casualty or damage claims have been independently verified. Watch this report for the latest updates on the Russia-Ukraine war, key military developments, official statements from both sides, and h…
(2026-07-18). Mexican president points to political nature of U.S.-convened meeting. radiohc.cu Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum affirmed that the summit convened by the United States on alleged "far-left terrorism" was political, not a security-related one, which is why Mexico chose not to participate. | "In this case, given that from our perspective, it was more of a political issue than one truly related to combating criminal groups or other security matters, we felt it was best not to attend," the president asserted. | In response to a question about the meeting held in Washington, the Mexican president mentioned Mexico's presence as an observer or participant in other summits to which it has been in…
(2026-07-18). Oppose nationalist chauvinism following England-Argentina FIFA World Cup game! wsws.org The FIFA World Cup finals have been severely tainted by their exploitation by the political establishments and mass media of Argentina and Britain to whip up a frenzy of nationalist chauvinism that workers everywhere must oppose.
(2026-07-18). Trump's speech on the elections: A ruling class in crisis lurches toward dictatorship. wsws.org The speech, manic and at times barely coherent, was the expression of an administration and a ruling class in the grip of a staggering crisis.
(2026-07-18). Berlin: multiple protests against Rheinmetall armaments factory. wsws.org The streets of Berlin have become the centre of a growing confrontation with the German state over the presence in the heart of the city of the Rheinmetall armaments factory.
(2026-07-18). Trump administration shields Taylor Farms and Taco Bell, as thousands are poisoned in cyclosporiasis outbreak. wsws.org Federal health officials identified the agribusiness giant behind the worst parasite outbreak in American history, then left it to the company to decide when to tell the public and what to withdraw.
(2026-07-18). The fight against the far right in Australia: Lessons from One Nation's history. wsws.org The far-right and anti-immigrant One Nation is a toxic byproduct of the reactionary program implemented by Labor and the corporatised trade union bureaucracy.
(2026-07-18). "We're not animals" : Hundreds turn out for viewing for Lorenzo Salgado, as ICE rampage continues nationwide. wsws.org The line of mourners wrapped around the building, cars continued to pull into the parking lot throughout the evening, and people brought flowers and condolence cards and spoke together in Spanish and English as they waited.
(2026-07-18). Wages plummet in New Zealand. wsws.org Wages fell 6.4 percent between 2021 and 2026, the biggest decline among OECD countries, while the banks made tens of billions of dollars and the fortunes of the super-rich hit record levels.
(2026-07-18). As wildfire smoke engulfs factories and workplaces, workers demand lives before profit. wsws.org As hazardous wildfire smoke filled the air and workers collapsed from the heat and contaminated air, production continued full tilt at factories and worksites across the affected regions with the full support of the all the various trade union bureaucracies.
(2026-07-18). Hyundai autoworkers in South Korea take strike action. wsws.org The Korean Metal Workers' Union is isolating the Hyundai strike from other sections of the working class and limiting its impact while orchestrating a sell-out deal behind the scenes.
(2026-07-18). Mysterious hijacking after Mojtaba's orders: Houthis strike ship while Riyadh rushes to US for ammo. hindustantimes.com
(2026-07-18). IRGC's 2000 missiles ready: Did Khamenei know major US war was coming? Big revelation shocks all. hindustantimes.com
(2026-07-17). For Whom the Strait Tolls. scheerpost.com Neil Thompson Informed Comment US President Donald Trump startled shipping companies and foreign governments earlier this week by announcing that the US would be charging a 20% toll for passage through the Strait of Hormuz. Trump publicly embraced the idea of a tolled future for the Strait, a proposal he had sought China's help in preventing during at a …
(2026-07-17). Chabahar burns, Lorestan shakes: Iran threatens to seal Hormuz if US attacks continue. hindustantimes.com Reports indicate U.S. strikes targeted multiple locations in Iran, including a maritime control tower at Chabahar Port and a site in Lorestan Province, while Iranian officials assess the reported damage. Meanwhile, Iran's Revolutionary Guards claimed they struck a U.S. military facility in Syria's Al-Tanf region, alleging significant damage and casualties. The United States has not confirmed those claims. Iran also says it remains in control of the Strait of Hormuz and has warned it could disrupt oil and gas exports if U.S. military operations continue. Watch the latest developments and regional updates.
(2026-07-17). International Shipping Firms Shun US-Controlled Hormuz Corridor. popularresistance.org International shipping companies are avoiding crossing the Strait of Hormuz through the US-controlled alternative corridor that runs along the Omani coastline due to fears of Iranian strikes, sources told Reuters on 16 July. | After a series of Iranian strikes on ships attempting to bypass the Iranian-designated shipping channels as mandated in the Iran—US memorandum of understanding (MoU), shipping companies are reassessing the safety and viability of US military escort through the strait. | "The US doesn't seem to have any control over the situation," one shipping source said.
(2026-07-17). IEA chief warns Strait of Hormuz crisis threatens global energy security. aljazeera.com Fatih Birol says 'oil security is still a critical issue' and world should be 'worried' if situation does not improve.
(2026-07-17). Oil rises on intensifying US-Iran hostilities, threat of Red Sea closure. tribune.com.pk 
Oil prices inched up on Friday after the US and Iran stepped up attacks across the Gulf, with their broken truce limiting oil flows out of the Strait of Hormuz and with Tehran asking the Houthi organisation to stand ready to shut the Red Sea export route. | Brent crude futures rose 7 cents, or about 0.08%, to $84.30 a barrel at 6: 32 GMT, while US West Texas Intermediate futures gained 16 cents, or 0.2%, to $79.11 a barrel. | Both benchmark contracts have climbed nearly 12% this week, with Brent on track for a third consecutive weekly gain and…
(2026-07-17). Headlines for July 17, 2026. democracynow.org Iran Claims Eight People Killed as U.S. Bombards Civilian Infrastructure, Wildfires Cause Dense Smoke and Hazardous Air Quality in More Than 20 States, Trump Accuses China of Interfering in 2020 Election, Without Providing Evidence, Trump's Teleprompter Operator Reportedly Earned Over $100K Betting on Presidential Speeches, "Truth Social" Plans to Sell Priority Access to Trump's Posts, Iranian Official Claims Kushner and Witkoff Sought to Exploit Negotiations for Personal Gain, ICE Agent Who Fatally Shot Joan Sebastián Durán Guerrero Identified as David Brouillette, Rights Groups Demand Pr…
(2026-07-17). US Strikes Civilian Infrastructure in Iran. news.antiwar.com President Donald Trump ordered strikes against civilian infrastructure in Iran, including bridges, roads, railways, and energy sites. Overnight Thursday, the US bombed multiple bridges, a railway, a maritime watchtower, and energy sites. The US strikes killed at least eight Iranians. For months, President Trump has threatened to bomb civilian sites in Iran if Tehran did …
(2026-07-17). Trump's Gaza peace plan shrinks amid fears of new Israeli offensive. thecanary.co 
Trump and his shambolic Board of Peace (BoP) has discarded its recovery plan for Gaza, opting instead for a "tiny pilot scheme" amid fears of a "new all-out offensive before Israeli elections," the Guardian reported. The so-called ceasefire hasn't stopped Israel's daily bombardment of Gaza. As recently as 16 July, Israeli forces were again striking […] | By
(2026-07-17). Trump claims China interfered in 2020 US election. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump speaks about election security during an address to the nation from the East Room of the White House in Washington, D.C., US, July 16, 2026. — Reuters WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump declassified intelligence on Thursday that he said showed…
(2026-07-17). China rejects Trump's claims of interference in US elections. tribune.com.pk 
Beijing on Friday rejected claims by United States President Donald Trump that China interfered in the US elections. | "The US allegations have no factual ground and are aimed at vilifying China," Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian told reporters in Beijing. | In response to US President Donald Trump's claim in a speech that #China had interfered in US #elections, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said at a regular press conference on July 17 that the allegation was entirely fabricated and a malicious smear that has long… pic.twitter.com/JNMgmaTzFV | — Global Times (@globaltimesnews) July…
(2026-07-17). In fiery TV address, Trump accuses China of 'largest election data hack in history' | Watch, USA, Xi. hindustantimes.com U.S. President Donald Trump has alleged that members of the American intelligence community's "Deep State" concealed information about China's alleged interference in the 2020 U.S. presidential election. In a national address on election integrity, Trump claimed newly released documents show intelligence agencies suppressed key findings about Beijing's alleged efforts to influence the election and withheld the information from both the President and Congress. Trump announced investigations involving the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), Department of Justice (DOJ), FBI and CIA, seeking to de…
(2026-07-17). China, Pakistan call for U.S.-Iran ceasefire, resumption of dialogue. ecns.cn China and Pakistan called for an early ceasefire and the resumption of talks between the U.S. and Iran during a meeting between Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Thursday evening in Shanghai.
(2026-07-17). US continues attacks on Iran, as regional tensions escalate. newarab.com 
Tensions are escalating in the region as the US continues its attacks on infrastructure in Iran, who have also struck Gulf neighbours and Iraqi Kurdistan. | This live blog has now ended, and will resume tomorrow morning. | The US has carried out strikes against Iranian sites for the sixth day in a row, killing at least eight people, specifically targeting bridges, airports, and power facilities. | Iran has vowed to keep retaliating. The commander of the Aerospace Force in Iran's Revolutionary Guards said on Friday that Tehran would not halt its attacks in the region until the US stopped striking Iran's southern co…
(2026-07-17). Why I Will Not Mourn Lindsey Graham's Death. ummid.com Shortly before his death, Lindsey Graham had been calling for more US violence in Cuba, Lebanon, Nigeria, Venezuela, and Yemen — apart, obviously, from his eternal compulsion to scream for, in effect, more dead Palestinians and Iranians.
(2026-07-17). US-Israeli Bombing Has Harmed Iran's Wildlife, Farms, and Water Supply. truthout.org Just a few days before Tehran and Washington signed a now-defunct ceasefire agreement, local media in Iran reported that 25 goitered gazelles were killed in U.S. airstrikes on Kharg Island in the northern Persian Gulf. The small coral island is a key terminal for Iran's oil exports and its unique wildlife includes white-headed seagulls, hawksbill sea turtles, and ospreys. It also hosts the ruins… |
(2026-07-17). Trump's Formula for Forever Wars. theintercept.com 
Spencer Ackerman on Sen. Lindsey Graham's warmongering legacy and next U.S. forever war in Iran. | President Donald Trump blew up the temporary ceasefire after the U.S. launched a series of airstrikes against Iran over the weekend. The two nations have continued to exchange strikes throughout the week, with Iran targeting U.S. allies in the Middle East, as Congress debates further entangling the United States military with Israel — a proposal that would give Israel enormous leverage over U.S. defense policy. | "This is a formula for a forever war," national security reporter Spencer Ackerman tells The…
(2026-07-17). The Grayzone exposes U.S. massacre in Eastern Tehran. wibailoutpeople.org 
All across Iran, there is evidence of Minab-style massacres in which the US and Israel wantonly slaughtered civilians The Grayzone's Max Blumenthal visits a neighborhood in Eastern Tehran, Iran bombarded with 8 missiles launched by the US-Israeli coalition on March 9, 2026. There, he met local residents who witnessed what they described as a major …
(2026-07-17). They pressured Carter to invade Kharg Island too. He didn't. responsiblestatecraft.org The president was in a humiliating bind. The American people were obsessed with the harrowing images of blindfolded and bound hostages beamed into their homes by the nightly newscasts, and they prayed their government would find a way to free them. Desperate for a way out, some White House advisers prodded the president to go to war.This is not the story of the Trump administration, which is trapped in a quagmire of the president's own creation. It is the dilemma that swallowed President Jimmy Carter from November 4, 1979, when hundreds of militant Iranian students overran the U.S. embassy in Tehran and took…
(2026-07-17). Unverified but terrifying: Yabhon UAV debris found in Iran, Mojtaba's army under mysterious attack. hindustantimes.com A mysterious drone wreckage recovered near Bandar Abbas has triggered fresh geopolitical speculation. Iranian media claims the debris resembles a UAE-made Yabhon unmanned aerial vehicle, while analysts continue examining the footage. Tehran has not officially confirmed the drone's origin, and no independent verification has supported the claims. Iranian state television also alleged that HIMARS missiles were launched from Kuwait, placing Gulf states under renewed scrutiny.
(2026-07-17). Strikes blamed on Tehran kill Iranian Kurdish rebels in Iraq. newarab.com 
The strikes which killed at least 9 Iranian Kurdish rebels in Iraq, come against the backdrop of escalated tensions between the US and Iran. | Drone and rocket strikes killed nine members of an In Erbil, the capital of Kurdistan, the US-led anti-jihadist coalition shot down several drones in the second such incident in the city this week. | The attacks, which the Kurdish government also bla…
(2026-07-17). Iran launches fresh attacks after sixth day of US strikes. geo.tv 
Smoke rises following a strike at an unknown location during what the US military says is its latest wave of strikes on Iran, hitting "Iranian military targets such as coastal surveillance and air defence sites, military logistics infrastructure, and maritime capabilities," in this still…
(2026-07-17). 'All Arabs are threatened': Israel's expansion won't stop in Lebanon. therealnews.com 
"Israel aims to establish a greater Jewish state from the Euphrates to the Nile. All Arabs are threatened, not only Palestinians. Lebanon, Syria, Yemen, Egypt, Jordan—all are threatened." | "Israel aims to establish a greater Jewish state from the Euphrates to the Nile. All Arabs are threatened, not only Palestinians. Lebanon, Syria, Yemen, Egypt, Jordan—all are threatened" Israel,Lebanon,Palestine,Syria,video,Yemen,Greater Israel
(2026-07-17). Life after amputation: Gaza women find recovery through football. aljazeera.com Palestinian women in Gaza who have lost limbs during Israel's genocidal war are using football as a way of recovering.
(2026-07-17). Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" Faces Boycott Calls over Filming in Occupied Western Sahara. democracynow.org 
Hollywood's blockbuster adaptation of the ancient Greek epic The Odyssey premieres around the world today amid growing calls for a boycott. Human rights campaigners are criticizing director Christopher Nolan over his decision to film part of the film in Western Sahara, a vast territory in northwestern Africa that Morocco has occupied for the past half-century. | "This occupying force is practicing cultural genocide against the Sahrawi people, ethnic cleansing," says María Carrión, the executive director of the Western Sahara International Film Festival. "By staying silent for one year and…
(2026-07-17). A desperate man willing to do anything to remain in power. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—Even before his 20-minute speech blaming his 2020 election loss on everyone but himself and his own administration, President Donald Trump's primetime "election fraud" broadcast got some pretty bad reviews. Some pundits said his speech was primarily a justification for the demand he ended with—his insistence that Congress pass the SAVE Act, one of the …
(2026-07-17). Is Trump Prepping a Ground Invasion of Iran? Ep. 245. thealtworld.com Live coverage of the war on Iran. Updates, analysis, and the latest developments as the conflict escalates across the region.
(2026-07-17). Hormuz: Trump may Resort to even more reckless Escalation. juancole.com The Conversation) — In a moment of brazen hubris in the Oval Office last year, US President Donald Trump Now, more than a year later, it is Tru…
(2026-07-17). Anti-War Action Network Grows With Second National Conference. popularresistance.org Chicago, IL — On July 11 and 12, the Anti-War Action Network (AWAN) held its second national conference in Chicago. Reflecting AWAN's growth of 11 more committees since its founding conference in 2025, over 250 participants gathered from more than 24 local anti-war groups from across the U.S. | As a grassroots, nationwide network, AWAN unites anti-war, pro-Palestine and student groups from across the country. The network's growth follows a year of victorious campaigns led by AWAN affiliates and coordinated days of action responding to Trump's aggression against Iran, Venezuela and Cuba.
(2026-07-17). Decree-Laws facilitate implementation of transformations in Cuba. radiohc.cu The Council of State of Cuba, in an extraordinary session, approved two new decree-laws as part of the process of implementing economic and social transformations in the country. | According to the Cuban legislature's website, the meeting was chaired by Esteban Lazo, president of the aforementioned body of the National Assembly of People's Power, which represents the Assembly between sessions. | The Council of State approved the decree-law "On the Cuban State Business System" and the "Amendment to Decree-Law No. 76 on Agricultural Cooperatives," addressing the need to update the regulatory framework governing the…
(2026-07-17). Demandan fin de bloqueo a Cuba en cita de Alianza de Civilizaciones. radiohc.cu El primer ministro de Namibia, Tjitunga Elijah Ngurare, reafirmó la posición inequívoca de su país en demanda del levantamiento del bloqueo económico, comercial y financiero impuesto por Estados Unidos a Cuba. | "El pueblo de Cuba tiene derecho a vivir en paz, armonía y con dignidad humana", enfatizó Ngurare, como parte de su intervención en la tercera edición de la Iniciativa de la Alianza de Civilizaciones de Naciones Unidas, que concluye hoy en Luanda. | El primer ministro expresó la víspera, en la jornada inaugural del evento, cuatro puntos que en su consideración la cita debía tomar en cuenta. | El primero e…
(2026-07-17). Díaz-Canel visita Consejos de Defensa Municipales de La Habana. radiohc.cu 
Por: Angélica Paredes López | El Primer Secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y Presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, retomó este jueves los intercambios con los principales dirigentes de los municipios de la capital cubana. En esta ocasión, estuvo en La Habana Vieja, Arroyo Naranjo y La Lisa. | El Jefe de Estado, acompañado por el miembro del Buró Político y secretario de Organización del Comité Central, Roberto Morales Ojeda, indagó en todos los Consejos de Defensa Municipales visitados acerca de los temas económicos y sociales que más impactan en las comunidades, en medi…
(2026-07-17). OSDE CAUDAL repudia sanciones del gobierno de Estados Unidos. radiohc.cu La Organización Superior de Dirección Empresarial (OSDE) CAUDAL expresó desde La Habana su más enérgico repudio, ante la reciente decisión del gobierno de los Estados Unidos de imponerle sanciones. | Calificamos esta medida como injusta y contraria al Derecho Internacional, pues constituye una violación flagrante de los derechos humanos fundamentales del pueblo cubano, señala una nota publicada en su perfil en Facebook. | Como entidad dedicada a los seguros y servicios financieros, y junto a otras empresas y organismos cubanos, es blanco de medidas coercitivas unilaterales, con el claro objetivo de obstaculizar e…
(2026-07-17). Constata Morales Ojeda labores de reanimación en saludo al 26 de Julio. radiohc.cu 
Todas estas obras comprometidas con el 26 de Julio deben contribuir a que desde la salud, la educación, la cultura, el deporte, podamos brindarle mejores servicios a la población. | Así lo afirmó el miembro del Buró Político y secretario de Organización del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba, Roberto Morales Ojeda, durante un recorrido por la provincia de Pinar del Río, con el propósito de constatar las acciones que se acometen en saludo al aniversario 73 del asalto a los cuarteles Moncada y Carlos Manuel de Céspedes. | El dirigente político insistió en la calidad de las labores que se realizan y en que…
(2026-07-17). Exponen carteles clásicos fílmicos por centenario de Guevara en Cuba. radiohc.cu El proyecto gráfico CartelON inauguró hoy en la Casa de la Cultura de esta urbe una exposición con 10 clásicos del cine en homenaje al centenario del intelectual cubano Alfredo Guevara. | La selección original de las obras formó parte de una encuesta de la revista Sight and Sound, en la cual el cineasta esclareció que la obra de arte es obra de autor y ennoblece a los creadores que enriquecieron el cine. | Con motivo del centenario de su nacimiento el pasado 31 de diciembre, la muestra colectiva repasa la historia cinematográfica mediante piezas gráficas que reflejan las perspectivas y los gustos estéticos del fu…
(2026-07-17). Aprueba Consejo de Estado nuevos decretos leyes como parte de la implementación de las transformaciones económicas y sociales. radiohc.cu Los decretos leyes ´Del Sistema Empresarial Estatal Cubano ª y el ´Modificativo del Decreto Ley no. 76 de las Cooperativas Agropecuarias ª fueron aprobados en la sesión extraordinaria del Consejo de Estado desarrollada como parte del proceso de implementación de las transformaciones económicas y sociales, la cual estuvo encabezada por el Presidente de este órgano, Esteban Lazo Hernández. | En la jornada se informó que, a partir de la propia implementación de las transformaciones económicas y sociales analizadas en el Buró Político, el Pleno Extraordinario del Comité Central del Partido, la A…
(2026-07-17). Eight Palestinians killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza. tribune.com.pk 
An Israeli airstrike killed at least eight Palestinians and wounded 20 attending a funeral in Nuseirat in the central Gaza Strip on Friday for a person killed by another Israeli strike on the area earlier in the day, Gaza health officials said. | Those deaths, along with at least three Palestinians killed in separate Israeli airstrikes elsewhere in the enclave, brought Friday's toll to at least 12, medics said. | Hamas condemned the Nuseirat strike as a "brutal massacre" against mourners and urged mediators, as well as the United Nations, to act to halt Israeli attacks in Gaza. | Asked about the attack in Nuse…
(2026-07-17). Palestinian Oud Player Huda Asfour in Performance & Conversation. democracynow.org Born in Lebanon to a family of musicians, Huda Asfour grew up in Tunis before moving to Gaza at 14, where she joined the National Conservatory of Music, and then lived in Ramallah in the occupied West Bank, where she studied under Khaled Jubran at the Edward Said Music Conservatory. She now divides her time between New York and Egypt. Her latest project is "Naqus." | Born in Lebanon to a family of musicians, Huda Asfour grew up in Tunis before moving to Gaza at 14, where she joined the National Conservatory of Music, and then lived in Ramallah in the occupied West Bank, where she studied under Khaled Jubran at the…
(2026-07-17). Israeli strikes in Gaza kill 8 Palestinians attending funeral. newarab.com 
(2026-07-17). Thursday 7/16: Gaza World Cup 2026 Closing Ceremony — World Cup Simulation. indybay.org Online | phoenixhub.co/afsc-final-event-live/…
(2026-07-17). Saturday 7/18: Free virtual screening of the documentary video "The BBC's Gaza crisis" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_T9yY……
(2026-07-17). Venezuela: IT Company Cirion Technologies to Repair Undersea Cable Damaged by Earthquakes. orinocotribune.com The information technology company Cirion Technologies that provides digital services in countries across Latin America will repair the undersea cable damaged by the June 24 double earthquake in Venezuela. | The specialized vessel Wave Sentinel belonging to the company will arrive in the Venezuelan Caribbean waters to carry out the repair of the submarine fiber optic cable that connects the country to the global network. | The National Telecommunications Commission (CONATEL) of Venezuela
(2026-07-17). As humanitarian crisis reaches "critical" stage, NYT reports "Marco Rubio is Running Venezuela" wsws.org Billions in Venezuelan assets withheld from earthquake relief, debt payments prioritized over reconstruction, and oil wealth redirected to Wall Street all demonstrate that US operations have nothing to do with aiding the population…
(2026-07-17). Venezuela earthquakes reveal a child protection system unprepared for disaster. globalvoices.org 
(2026-07-17). Venezuelan Acting President Rodriguez Visits El Junquito To Assess Earthquake Recovery Efforts. orinocotribune.com She announces financial support and reconstruction plans following June earthquakes. | On Wednesday, Venezuelan Acting President Delcy Rodriguez visited the El Junquito parish, in Libertador municipality, to assess progress on structural rehabilitation and the deployment of comprehensive assistance following the June 24 earthquakes. | "El Junquito will also rise again! As we toured this parish and listened to its people, we agreed to promote financial support mechanisms for affected businesses and producers, as well as provide contingency bonuses to support families whose incomes were affected after the twin eart…
(2026-07-17). Meet Djed Spence, 1st Muslim Playing for England, at FIFA World Cup. ummid.com Djed Spence – the first and only Muslim footballer playing in the England National Football Team, is creating waves all across for his excellent performances, and also the proud display of his faith during the 2026 Football World Cup.
(2026-07-17). Milwaukee: NO WAR ON IRAN! Banner Drop July 17, 2026. wibailoutpeople.org Bridge at N Lincoln Memorial Drive and Lagoon Drive | Milwaukee 7: 30 P.M.
(2026-07-17). Régis Debray: Metamorphoses. newleftreview.org Reflections on having lived the passage from one age to another, as prospects give way to retrospects, pages to screens and time to space. With the close of one century, the onset of the next provides an occasion to take stock of what has been lost—and what gained—in the transition.
(2026-07-17). Dar attends WAIC opening ceremony in Shanghai after Pakistan joins WAICO. tribune.com.pk 
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, along with the Pakistani delegation, attended the opening ceremony of the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) in Shanghai on Friday, a day after Pakistan became a founding member of the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organisation (WAICO). | Dar is in China on a two-day visit to attend the 2026 WAIC and formalise Pakistan's participation in the newly established organisation. Dar would represent Pakistan at engagements focused on artificial intelligence, emerging technologies, and international cooperation. | Deputy Prime Minister…
(2026-07-17). Wet spell likely to start from today. tribune.com.pk 
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) on Friday warned that the monsoon activity is expected to intensify across large parts of the country from July 18, with widespread rain, windstorms and thunderstorms forecast through July 25, raising the risk of flash floods, urban flooding and landslides. | In a weather advisory issued by the National Weather Forecasting Centre, the Met Office said monsoon currents from the Arabian Sea are "continuously penetrating upper and central parts of the country" and are likely to strengthen over the weekend. | It added that a western disturbance is expected to approach th…
(2026-07-17). Xi offers four observations on AI development, governance. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday presented four observations on artificial intelligence (AI) development and governance while addressing the opening ceremony of the 2026 World AI Conference and High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance.
(2026-07-17). Dar concludes Shanghai visit after signing WAICO agreement, holding talks with Wang Yi. tribune.com.pk 
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, along with the Pakistani delegation, concluded his two-day visit to Shanghai on Friday after becoming a founding member of the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organisation (WAICO), attending the opening of the World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC), and holding talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. | Dar was in China on a two-day visit to attend the 2026 WAIC and formalise Pakistan's participation in the newly established organisation. Dar would represent Pakistan at engagements focused on artificial intelligence, emerging technolo…
(2026-07-17). Trump 'pissed off' by Netanyahu's criticism of proposed F-35 sale to Türkiye: report. tribune.com.pk 
US President Donald Trump was "pissed off" by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's public criticism of a proposed US sale of F-35 fighter jets to Türkiye, the Axios news site reported Thursday. | Citing two White House officials, the news outlet said no meeting had been scheduled despite reports in Israeli media that Trump would host Netanyahu on Monday. | One official reportedly said that Trump was angered by Netanyahu's remarks during a Fox News interview shortly before the US president traveled to Ankara for the July 7-8 NATO summit. | A second official said Trump believed Netanyahu had "no righ…
(2026-07-17). WHYY Newscast for Friday 5:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-07-17). How an Italian sculptor created the iconic World Cup trophy. aljazeera.com In 1970, an Italian sculptor designed the iconic World Cup trophy that's become familiar to generations of fans.
(2026-07-17). MHT CET FE 2026 Admission: Last Date Extended. ummid.com The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell has extended the last date of application for online registration of the students seeking Admission in First Year (FE) of the Four Year B.E. and B.Tech courses for the year 2026-27.
(2026-07-17). UK's Andy Burnham confirmed as new Labour Party leader. tribune.com.pk 
Andy Burnham, nicknamed the 'King of the North', was elected leader of Britain's governing Labour Party on Friday, the final step before becoming its seventh prime minister in a decade on a pledge to thwart the rise of the populist Reform UK. | At a 'special conference' on Friday, Burnham, who earned the regal moniker for his determination as mayor of Greater Manchester to defend the region's interests, said he was ready for power and would work to offer hope to people in "forgotten places everywhere". | "We are united and we put the power th…
(2026-07-17). Lindsey Graham Was The Face Of The Duopoly. popularresistance.org Lindsey Graham, South Carolina's republican senior senator, passed away suddenly on the evening of July 11, 2026. Earlier that day he had returned from Ukraine, where for years he made the case for funding the anti-Russia proxy war and proclaimed that Ukrainians would fight, "to the last person." There are many dead Ukrainians who acted as Graham predicted while others who are less willing are being snatched off the street and sent to the front despite their protestations. | Graham was consumed with the imperialist, white supremacist mind set and went to great lengths to defend Israel and claimed that the state h…
(2026-07-17). All-time West Indies cricket great Garfield Sobers dies aged 89. aljazeera.com Arguably the greatest all-rounder of the game, Sobers led the West Indies at his peak, breaking Test cricket records.
(2026-07-17). Goa's forgotten orchata drink lives on in family kitchens. aljazeera.com Once reserved for elite Catholic households, this almond drink survives thanks to Goans preserving tradition.
(2026-07-17). Burnham promises Labour's "last chance for change" he can't deliver. wsws.org Not only will the new Labour Party leader continue in all fundamentals Starmer's agenda of austerity and war, he will escalate it.
(2026-07-17). Mohan Bhagwat: Types of Hindus. ummid.com RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat needs to spell out the validity of his classification of Hindus with the caste system in mind.
(2026-07-17). Don't Just Nationalize AI. Democratize It. progressivehub.net MICHAEL A. MCCARTHY | JACOBIN…
(2026-07-17). Is China's threat forcing Philippines' army Chief into retirement as South China Sea boils. hindustantimes.com As China steps up pressure in the South China Sea, Philippine Armed Forces chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. is set to retire after his three‚Äëyear term, forcing President Marcos to pick a new top commander. This video breaks down the succession stakes, the Gustilo‚Äëvs‚ÄëCordura race, and how the next chief could shape Manila's China strategy.
(2026-07-17). Moshi—Bhosari's Triple Engine Real Estate Growth. ummid.com Over the last decade, Moshi, Bhosari and the Moshi Pradhikaran in the eastern edge of Pune along the Pune—Nashik highway and the contiguous industrial belt of Bhosari, has begun to function as an emerging urban sub-hub, supported by a combination of institutional, civic and large-scale infrastructure projects.
(2026-07-17). Woeful HMRC's 90% error rate on north of Ireland child benefit grab. thecanary.co 
Inept HMRC officials got it wrong nine times out of ten when attempting to heartlessly claw back child benefit payments from north of Ireland claimants. That's according to a new report from the Detail. They reveal that out of the 826 families the bean counters thought were on the take: …at least 742 of these […] | By
(2026-07-17). War, corruption and now this? Protests erupt in Ukraine as Zelensky fires Minister many saw as hope. hindustantimes.com As Russian attacks grind on, Volodymyr Zelensky has sacked his hugely popular defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov, triggering rare wartime protests and a crisis of confidence in Kyiv. This video unpacks the split between the Defence Ministry and top generals, the appointment of acting minister Yevhenii Khmara, and why thousands of Ukrainians are asking if their leader has lost the plot.
(2026-07-17). Israeli settlers escalate violent takeover of Palestinian homes in areas under Palestinian Authority control. mondoweiss.net 
Israeli settlers have begun to escalate their colonization of Palestinian homes and lands in areas of the West Bank under ostensible Palestinian control, setting a dangerous precedent for Israel to completely take over the territory.
(2026-07-17). Earth's magnetic field acts as shield against solar wind: study. ecns.cn Samples returned by China's Chang'e 6 lunar mission have revealed that the far side of the Moon is struck by solar wind particles at nearly its full speed, while the Earth-facing near side receives solar wind that has been slowed by almost half, according to a study published in Nature Geoscience on Wednesday.
(2026-07-17). Three-year-old child drowns in pond. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-07-17). WHYY Newscast for Friday 11:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-07-17). NEET UG 2026 Re-Exam Result Out – Full List of Toppers. ummid.com Aryan Gupta of Punjab and Panshul Bansal of Haryana have jointly secured the Top Rank in the NEET UG 2026 Re-Exam the result of which is announced today i.e. Thursday July 16, 2026.
(2026-07-17). Over 100 wildfires prompt Algeria to urgently recall civil protection personnel. tribune.com.pk 
Algeria issued an urgent order Thursday recalling personnel across 45 provinces as the country battled more than 100 wildfires amid an intense heat wave. | The Civil Protection Directorate said all personnel in the 45 provinces, along with members of the National Training and Intervention Unit, were required to report immediately to their duty stations to raise preparedness and reinforce firefighting operations. | The order followed a warning from the National Meteorological Office that temperatures could reach 48C (118.4F) or higher in some areas through at least Sunday. | According to the latest official tal…
(2026-07-17). World Cup winners to receive US-style championship rings, FIFA says. aljazeera.com Players' rings will be limited edition of 2,026 individually numbered pieces, with the rest available for public sale.
(2026-07-17). The operational and humanitarian consequences of disregard for the rules of war are both devastating and accelerating. icrc.org Remarks delivered by Elyse Mosquini, Permanent Observer to the UN, for the High-level Panel 2 of the 2026 ECOSOC Humanitarian Affair Segment in New York, 18 June 2026.
(2026-07-17). Spain, NOT France, to Play 2026 FIFA World Cup Final. ummid.com In yet another sensational semi-final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Wednesday July 15, 2026, Spain defeated the favorite France to advance to the Final of the Mega Event.
(2026-07-17). Johnson says Pentagon needs more money for 'fighting communism on our own shores'. mronline.org 
Trump has threatened to deploy the military against the "enemy within" and has recently promoted the idea that "democratic socialism must be criminalized."
(2026-07-17). As war looms, Yemeni ports on a knife's edge. newarab.com 
(2026-07-17). Israel's parliament dissolves ahead of 27 October elections. newarab.com 
Over the past week, the Knesset passed several controversial laws in marathon sessions as Netanyahu attempted to ram through several of his pet projects. | The
(2026-07-17). In the Wake of Fatal ICE Shootings, Democrats Drag Their Feet. theintercept.com
(2026-07-17). Tenants at The Knick Launch Stratus Tenant Union. mediasanctuary.org Tenants at The Knick, a Stratus-managed apartment building in Albany, publicly launched the Stratus Tenant Union -The Knick on Saturday, July 18th at 16 Sheridan Avenue. The launch marked the formation of a tenant-led union representing a 66% supermajority of residents who have united to demand safe, dignified, and accountable housing. Stratus tenants from more than five properties across three cities have been participating in organizing meetings and building relationships across the Stratus portfolio. Bebhinn Francis of United Tenants of Albany and several Knick Tenants talked with Mark Dunlea for Hudson Moh…
(2026-07-17). Why So Many Latin Americans Are Rooting Against Argentina in the World Cup. portside.org Why So Many Latin Americans Are Rooting Against Argentina in the World Cup |
(2026-07-17). 'We're people too': Philadelphia Haitians fear deportation after Supreme Court terminates temporary protected status. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? When he was 11 years old, Alain Jean-Baptiste fled Haiti with his mother and two brothers after
(2026-07-17). China Southern launches Urumqi—Seoul service via Yantai. ecns.cn China Southern Airlines launched a new round-trip service Thursday linking Urumqi, in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, with Seoul via Yantai, in east China's Shandong Province. The one-stop route adds a new travel option between Xinjiang and South Korea.
(2026-07-17). Saturday 8/8: Navigating Divorce and Family Law: Support and Solutions (Free Virtual Workshop). indybay.org Family law and divorce can be particularly hard to navigate. There can come up a lot of questions about your children, your safety, your immigration status, and how to navigate the divorce process when you don't have access to funds. For people on dependent visas, and for survivors of abuse, the cost of asking the wrong person can feel higher than the cost of staying silent. | The India Community Center, the Asian Pacific American Bar Association of Silicon Valley (APABA SV), and the South Asian Bar Association of Northern California (SABA-NC) are co-hosting a free virtual workshop with two California attorn…
(2026-07-17). Xi says AI presents opportunities, governance challenges. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Friday that the world has entered an unprecedentedly vigorous period of innovation in artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, bringing great opportunities and governance challenges.
(2026-07-17). Rubio expected to discuss Trump-Xi summit in Asia meetings. tribune.com.pk 
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio heads this weekend to meetings of Asia-Pacific countries in Manila, where he is expected to meet with his Chinese counterpart to prepare a possible September summit between Chinese leader Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump. | Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov is also expected to be in Manila next week for meetings involving the 11-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) along with the Chinese foreign minister, Wang Yi, and ministers from Japan, Australia, Canada and Britain. | The gatherings come at a time of global instabili…
(2026-07-17). How Long Will The Canadian Wildfire Smoke Last? What Forecasters Are Saying. newsone.com 
Source: Anadolu / Getty | If you've looked outside lately and wondered why the sky suddenly looks hazy, the sun appears orange or the air smells like a campfire, you're not alone. Once again, wildfire smoke from Canada has drifted into the United States, prompting air quality alerts across several states and raising concerns for millions of people. While the first are burning hundreds of miles away,
(2026-07-17). UC Healthcare Workers Demand Freedom For Dr Abu Safiya & All Palestine Healthcare Workers. indybay.org UC healthcare workers spoke out at the UC Regents meeting to demand that they support the freedom of Palestinian Dr. Abu Safiya and the more than 400 Palestinian healthcare workers who have been jailed, tortured and face death.
(2026-07-17). High-tech innovation conference in Tianjin releases industry-science integration initiative. ecns.cn The 2nd (2026) High-Tech Innovation and Development Conference opened Thursday at the National Convention and Exhibition Center in Tianjin, drawing more than 20 academicians and over 100 experts and scholars.
(2026-07-17). How Was the Ankara Summit Perceived in Moscow? unitedworldint.com By Yƒ±ldƒ±ran Acar, Political Scientist As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its fifth year, the European security architecture is undergoing its most comprehensive transformation since the end of the Cold War. One of the latest stages of this transformation was the NATO Summit of Heads of State and Government held in Ankara. Whilst Western countries assessed …
(2026-07-17). Ankara at the heart of the alliance. strategic-culture.su Turkey, caught between two systems, shifts the center of gravity of its strategic choices. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Turkey re…
(2026-07-17). Fazl's party, PML-N trade barbs. tribune.com.pk 
The political controversy surrounding Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman's controversial remarks on martyrs showed no signs of letting up on Friday as the party denounced growing criticism of its leader as politically motivated. | Furthermore, Punjab Assembly Speaker Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan asserted that no criticism of the country's martyrs or armed forces would be tolerated regardless of who made it. | Addressing a press conference in Peshawar, JUI-F Khyber Pakhtunkhwa chief Maulana Ataur Rehman said critics had created "an unnecessary storm" over an incomplete sentence from Fazl…
(2026-07-17). New York Court Refuses To Block State's Plan For A "Renewables" Program. wattsupwiththat.com Implementation of the impossible Climate Act mandates is perhaps the biggest political hot potato in New York at the moment.
(2026-07-17). The Emir Who Knew When and Why to Relinquish Power. ummid.com For all the ports, towers, investments and diplomatic initiatives associated with his reign, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani's most radical act was not something he built. It was something he relinquished.
(2026-07-17). Arthur Blank: pro-Israel owner of Eng-Arg World Cup stadium. newarab.com 
(2026-07-17). Brazil triggers reciprocity law after Trump imposes new tariffs. mronline.org 
Brazil's government announced Thursday it will immediately initiate procedures under its reciprocity law in response to the 25% tariffs imposed by the United States on certain Brazilian products, while attributing the dispute to the family of former President Jair Bolsonaro.
(2026-07-17). Trump Primetime Address Was More Propaganda, Lies, And Confusion. newsone.com 
Source: Pool / Getty | Welp, President Donald Trump delivered But whatever, let's get into it, starting with his main fixation: docume…
(2026-07-17). Ex-AJK PM survives bid on life. tribune.com.pk 
Former Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) prime minister Sardar Tanveer Ilyas survived an armed attack on his convoy in Palandri on Friday, however, his bodyguard was killed while protecting him, and several of his associates sustained injuries. | Sardar Tanveer, who is also the Azad Jammu and Kashmir President of the Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party (IPP), was travelling to his constituency, LA-22 Poonch-5, for election campaign when armed men, after blocking the road, opened fire on his motorcade. | "His convoy had just entered Azad Kashmir from Rawalpindi and was about one to one-and-a-half kilometres inside the territo…
(2026-07-17). progressive patriotism collides with AUKUS. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-07-17). Wildfire Smoke Threatens the World Cup Final. truthout.org The biggest game in soccer is set for Sunday, when Argentina and Spain will meet in the World Cup final, held just outside of New York City. There's just one problem — wildfire smoke now threatens the match and FIFA, the sport's governing body, doesn't appear to have any plan in place to protect player or fan health. Wildfire smoke blowing from Canada has blanketed large swaths of the… |
(2026-07-17). Which players are favourites to be FIFA World Cup 2026 award winners? aljazeera.com Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe are among the biggest stars expected to walk away with at least one individual award.
(2026-07-17). US army's lowest moment: Could Trump's panic over drones be the reason he's mimicking Russia. hindustantimes.com The United States and South Korea are strengthening anti-drone defenses as modern warfare rapidly evolves. New military exercises reveal protective anti-drone netting deployed over floating logistics platforms, drawing comparisons with Russia's recently unveiled "Web" defense system. As drone warfare reshapes battlefields from Ukraine to the Indo-Pacific, military planners are racing to protect troops, supply routes, and critical infrastructure. Is Washington adopting tactics first tested in the Russia-Ukraine conflict?>
(2026-07-17). BRICS Strategic Minerals Cooperation: Why Processing Bottlenecks Matter in 2026. infobrics.org Mineral power rarely comes from simply owning deposits in the ground. In modern supply chains, influence is built at the choke points: chemical conversion, refining, separation, smelting, logistics, insurance, payments, and long-term offtake. That is the real lens for understanding BRICS strategic minerals cooperation…
(2026-07-17). FROM WARFARE TO WEALTH — The path to peace requires investment in conflict prevention. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-07-17). Turkish police attack teachers in Ankara: "No money" for education, billions for war and corporations. wsws.org Police detained 52 teachers in Ankara on Thursday as they marched between ministries demanding a legal base salary. The government says there is no money — while military spending reaches $US30 billion.
(2026-07-17). After NYC elections, Jacobin offers services of DSA to Democratic establishment, union bureaucracy. wsws.org Jacobincites recent DSA election victories to argue, in the form of friendly advice, that the Democratic Party establishment and trade union bureaucracy should not be distracted by the supposed "socialism" of the DSA. For their own good, they must instead embrace the DSA and accept the organization's offer to lend them a "left" cover.
(2026-07-17). 'Misuse' Of Crowd Control Weapons On ICE Protesters Led To Blindings. scheerpost.com Jose Olivares, Portside. And Traumatic Brain Injuries, Report Finds. Doctors and human rights experts documented hundreds of incidents from June 2025 through May 2026 and estimate true number is 'far greater'. It's been a brutal tactic deployed by local and federal law enforcement officials time and again over the past year: using teargas, rubber bullets and …
(2026-07-17). How Reliable Is Forensic Science? The Truth About Criminal Profiling and Investigations. whyy.org Investigators have long relied on science to help solve crimes, from fingerprint and blood splatter analysis to the psychology of criminal minds. But not every investigative technique rests on solid scientific ground. On this episode, how science is used in criminal investigations, and what happens when these methods aren't as reliable as we might think. | In this Friday, March 2, 2012 photo, Allyson Goble, a forensic scientist at the New York State Police Forensic Investigation Center in Albany, N.Y., screens a pair of blue jeans for biological evidence. (AP Photo/Mike Groll)…
(2026-07-17). Apex court fixes Imran's contempt plea for July 20. tribune.com.pk 
The Supreme Court has finally fixed for July 20 (Monday) the contempt proceedings over the non-implementation of its order allowing meetings with PTI founder Imran Khan. | A three-judge bench headed by Justice MuhammadAli Mazahar will hear the | contempt petition over the non-implementation of its March 24 order directing jail authorities to allow the PTI founder to meet his family members and lawyers. | On June 18, the same bench issued notices to all respondents, including the superintendent of Adiala Jail and the Punjab home secretary. Notices were also issued to the Attorney General for Pakistan and the ad…
(2026-07-17). Michigan: The Suspicious Unsolved Death of Timothy Johnson. wibailoutpeople.org 
The Suspicious Unsolved Death of Timothy JohnsonOn or about May 24th, authorities recovered the body of 24-year-old Timothy Johnson in the ditch by M-152 near Pleasant Road, near Dowagiac in Silver Creek Township, Cass County, Michigan. Since the time of Timothy's death in May, the Johnson family has consistently said there was foul play, that …
(2026-07-17). WHYY Newscast for Friday 4:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-07-17). At least two dead as heavy rains, floods strike central Texas. aljazeera.com Officials in the southern state have seen new warning systems tested by the floods, after last year's deadly rainfall.
(2026-07-17). Malir river bridge to close for two days for expressway construction. tribune.com.pk 
Traffic on both carriageways of the Malir River Bridge on the National Highway will remain temporarily closed from 7am to 7pm on July 18 and 19 due to development and construction work related to the under-construction Malir Expressway project, according to a press release issued on Friday by Karachi Traffic Police. | The press release said the closure would be in effect within the jurisdiction of the Malir City Traffic Section to facilitate the safe, effective and timely completion of the development work. | According to the traffic police, motorists travelling from Quaidabad should take a U-turn on Shaheed Z…
(2026-07-17). In the West Bank, Religious Zionists are realizing long-held vision. electronicintifada.net Today's aggressive settlement expansion builds on foundations laid since beginning of 1967 occupation.
(2026-07-17). John Esposito transformed how the West understood Islam. aljazeera.com The pioneering scholar, who died on July 15, challenged Orientalist orthodoxies and reshaped the study of Islam.
(2026-07-17). America's Imperial Wars, from Korea to Iran. juancole.com ( Okay, okay, I take back that "only" and admit it. It's not good to joke about the nightmare of gas prices these days. But in truth, that may indeed still prove to be the good news, since Donald Trump remains at war (or perhaps at chaos) with Iran, a country a mere 6,300 miles or so from Washington, D.C., and so cruc…
(2026-07-17). Truth Social to sell fastest access to Trump's posts for traders. geo.tv 
The Truth social network logo is seen on a smartphone in front of a display of former U.S. President Donald Trump in this picture illustration taken February 21, 2022. — Reuters Truth Social launches paid Truth API for banks and trading firms.Service offers faster access…
(2026-07-17). U.S.-Iran Fight Heats Up With Mutual Strikes On Infrastructure Targets (Updated). twz.com 
(2026-07-17). Imperialism and the moral decay of the West. mronline.org 
The irreversible decline of the U.S. empire's global hegemony is not merely an economic or technological issue.
(2026-07-17). Ninety years since the outbreak of the Spanish Civil War. wsws.org July 17 marked the ninetieth anniversary of the outbreak of the Spanish Civil War. The coup was a decisive event in the Spanish Revolution (1931-39). The defeat of the revolution was a seminal experience of the 20th century whose lessons are critical for the class struggle in the 21st century.
(2026-07-17). SC upholds FBR's stance in tax case. tribune.com.pk 
The Supreme Court of Pakistan has ruled that claims for input tax adjustment on construction materials, such as cement and steel used in the construction of factories or other immovable structures, are not admissible under the Sales Tax Act, 1990. | The court further emphasized that mandatory legal requirements, particularly those concerning banking channels and the deposit of tax into the national exchequer, could not be overlooked. A three-member bench, comprising Chief Justice Yahya Afridi, Justice Irfan Saadat Khan, and Justice Shakeel Ahmed, accepted the civil appeal filed by the Commissioner Inland Reven…
(2026-07-17). Sunday 7/19: John Lewis Weekend of Action: San Rafael. indybay.org San Rafael Civic Center Farmers Market…
(2026-07-17). Macroeconomic symposium reviews China's first-half economy. ecns.cn The "China's Economy: Outlook and Analysis" macroeconomic symposium (Summer 2026) was co-hosted in Beijing on Thursday by the Academy of Macroeconomics of the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) and the Journal of Macroeconomics.
(2026-07-17). Trump's teleprompter operator under CFTC probe over potential insider trading. geo.tv Gabriel Perez adjusts the teleprompter before US President Donald Trump delivers remarks regarding the Administration's National Security Strategy at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center in Washington DC, US. — Reuters/FileUS President Donald Trump's longtime…
(2026-07-17). United Auto Workers and United Steelworkers announce new deal at Dana, rush contract votes. wsws.org Voting is set to begin Friday on the deal, which increases top pay to $30 an hour by 2030 for current workers but expands the tier system and offers no job protections as parts suppliers slash costs through AI and automation.
(2026-07-17). China foreign exchange regulator expects foreign investment inflows to continue improving. ecns.cn Foreign investment into China is expected to continue its positive trend in the future, supported by industrial upgrading, institutional opening-up and the resilience of the yuan, a spokesperson for the country's foreign exchange regulator said on Friday.
(2026-07-17). El Ruso Brings Sonoran Burritos and Tacos to a Studio City Brick-and-Mortar Next Week. lataco.com There will be everything you've come to love from pioneering Sonoran taquero, Walter Soto, along with a few surprises.
(2026-07-17). Moral Memory and Human Security: Protecting People from Digital Erasure. ummid.com Moral memory is the kind of remembering that respects human beings, it gives space to stories that were ignored, silenced, or erased, and resists the logic of power and restores truth through justice, as noted by scholars such as Assmann.
(2026-07-17). Afridi's absence fuels PTI protest doubts. tribune.com.pk 
The absence of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi from a key PTI parliamentary meeting has raised questions within the party about the prospects of its planned nationwide protest movement beginning on August 5, with some leaders fearing it could become another missed opportunity. | A senior PTI leader told The Express Tribune that the chief minister, who had been designated by PTI founder Imran Khan to lead the party's street movement, did not attend the meeting at which the decision to launch a nationwide protest campaign was taken. | According to the leader, party leaders made repeated attempts…
(2026-07-17). China firmly opposes ‚ÄåUK nationalization of British Steel: Ministry of Commerce. ecns.cn China firmly opposes and strongly disapproves of Britain's decision to nationalize British Steel and urged fair treatment of Chinese firms in the UK, according to China's Ministry of Commerce on Friday.
(2026-07-17). Ukraine's defense minister walked into Zelensky corruption buzzsaw. responsiblestatecraft.org Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has fired Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov as part of a larger government shakeup, setting the stage for an ugly political fight from which Zelensky will likely emerge victorious but not unbruised. Of all the things that have been
(2026-07-17). Iraq: Photography Award 2026. icrc.org International Committee of the Red Cross & Iraqi Red Crescent Society…
(2026-07-17). US says it will "dismantle" ICC to prevent 'threat' to Israel. thecanary.co 
The US, through its ambassador to the UN, has said it will "dismantle" the International Criminal Court (ICC) to protect Israel. It didn't name Israel, but Israel was clearly the point — and, of course, protecting the US's own mountain of war criminals. The attack came a day after warmongering US secretary of state Marco […] | By
(2026-07-17). Do masks protect me from wildfire smoke? Experts say yes — with some caveats. whyy.org 
(2026-07-17). With two Messi assisted goals, Argentina advances to 2026 FIFA WC Final. ummid.com Defending Champions, Argentina, Thursday July 16, 2026, defeated England with the help of two goals assisted by Lionel Messi to advance to the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final.
(2026-07-17). China Is Building A Monster Supply Ship For Its Carrier Groups. twz.com 
(2026-07-17). Whitmer's veto betrays Michigan workers, exposes corporate priorities. peoplesworld.org 
LANSING—Michigan's unions spent 18 months fighting Republican obstruction to get nine pro-worker bills to the governor's desk, only to have Democratic Governor Gretchen Whitmer veto every single one of them. Her vetoes were a gut punch to the broad coalition of union and pro-labor organizations that had spent months lobbying for the legislation, which they …
(2026-07-17). DOT Requires Removal of Anti-Panhandling Sign on Hoosick Street. mediasanctuary.org After Troy Councilmember Greg Campbell-Cohen contacted the New York State Department of Transportation about traffic safety concerns, DOT has notified Troy Mayor Mantello that the city must remove a sign that says "It is ok to say no to panhandling" on Hoosick Street near the Collar City Bridge. The Council members discusses the issue with Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.
(2026-07-17). Perpetual futures trading explained: Risks, leverage and how BYDFi fits into the market. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-07-17). Rutgers University's unionized faculty want administration to stop 'unnecessary' hiring freeze. whyy.org From Camden and Cherry Hill to Trenton and the Jersey Shore, what about life in New Jersey do you want WHYY News to cover? A coalition of Rutgers University faculty unions are calling on administration officials to reverse course in implementing a hiring freeze that was announced as part of a The unions — Rutgers American Association of University Professors-American Federation of Teachers, th…
(2026-07-17). Live at 1 PM ET: Giant Bond Villain Space Mirror Approved by Feds — The Climate Realism Show. wattsupwiththat.com How many Bond villain schemes can climate alarmists come up with? Apparently one every month or so. The latest scheme to "save the planet" and help make solar installations viable at night is to put giant mirrors in space to reflect sunlight down on earth during the night. And the U.S. Federal Communications Commission, amazingly, just gave that idea the go-ahead.
(2026-07-17). Tuesday 7/28: Resilient Comedy. indybay.org Eclectic Box | 446 Valencia St (between 15th and 16th Streets) | SF, CA 94103…
(2026-07-17). Reprieve from wildfire smoke expected to come over the weekend, meteorologists say. whyy.org This story is part of the From the Poconos to the Jersey Shore to the mouth of the Delaware Bay, what do you want to know about climate change? What would you like us to cover?
| The Philadelphia region could get a reprieve from unhealthy levels of air pollution this weekend as smoke from hundreds of wildfires in Canada and northern Minnesota is expected to make its way out of the area. | Meteorologists say Saturday morning rain wil…
(2026-07-17). Thursday 7/30: Mennonite Action Mass Call. indybay.org Online | actionnetwork.org/events/july-2026-mass-……
(2026-07-17). Support the Safer Beauty Bill Package – 15 July 2026. indybay.org "The Safer Beauty Bill Package builds on the progress made through the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022 by closing critical gaps in federal cosmetic safety law. Together, the bills would ban 18 of the most hazardous chemicals used in cosmetics, strengthen protections for communities disproportionately exposed to harmful chemicals, improve ingredient transparency, and increase supply chain transparency so companies can make safer products. Congress needs to hear from the communities you represent, and your voice can help make that happen."
(2026-07-17). Yaasuf Somali Clan of The Abaskuul Jidwaaq. Clan in Dhagaxle District of the Faafan Region. indybay.org The Yaasuf are a proud sub-clan of the Abaskuul Jidwaaq. They live in the fertile Dhagaxle district of the Fafan Zone in the Somali Region of Ethiopia.
(2026-07-17). Australian government cynically tries to distance itself from war on Iran. wsws.org Labor is presenting itself as a bystander to an illegal war that it has enthusiastically supported and actively participated in, including through the deployment of troops and military hardware.
(2026-07-17). Long Island Audit confronted a powerful police union. They made him pay for it. therealnews.com 
Why did "asking questions about tax dollars" turn into a retaliatory arrest, a pinched nerve, a towed truck, and a criminal trespass charge that may not even hold up under New York law. | Why did "asking questions about tax dollars" turn into a retaliatory arrest, a pinched nerve, a towed truck, and a criminal trespass charge that may not even hold up under New York law. police accountability,video,Long Island Audit
(2026-07-17). Pakistan Embassy in Washington hosts annual Mango Festival. tribune.com.pk 
The Embassy of Pakistan in Washington hosted its annual Mango Festival, a flagship cultural event that drew hundreds of Americans, members of the US administration, lawmakers and their staffers, diplomats, the think tank community, and the Pakistani-American community. | According to a press release issued on Friday by the Embassy of Pakistan in Washington, guests experienced Pakistani culture and cuisine, with the aroma of ripe mangoes featured as a central part of the celebration. | The event featured Pakistani mango varieties including Chaunsa, Anwar Ratol and Sindhri. The embassy said the mangoes were serv…
(2026-07-17). Intangible heritage co-creation exhibition opens in Ningxia. ecns.cn The "Mountain and Sea Craftsmanship – Intangible Heritage Co-Creation Exhibition" opened at the Ningxia Art Museum in Yinchuan, northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, on Thursday.
(2026-07-17). 5 Family Members Dead, 2 Teens Charged With Their Murders. newsone.com 
Source: N/A / Charlotte Metropolitan Police Department | Murder is without a doubt one of the worst crimes anyone can commit, and it's even more of a heinous act when it occurs between flesh and blood. | Illinois has been reeling over the recent news of five family members in East St. Louis who were killed following a murder plot between two teenagers, the youngest of the pair being a relative to the deceased. | A recent
(2026-07-17). Tuesday 7/21: The Children Caught in the Trump ICE Crackdown. indybay.org Virtual | RSVP: events.propublica.org/trump-deportation-……
(2026-07-17). From baby photoshoot to World Cup: Messi and Yamal face off. newarab.com 
Messi and Yamal's unlikely connection began with a 2007 photoshoot, when the latter was a baby, with the two Barcelona stars now set for a World Cup battle. | An old photograph of As Argentina and Spain are set to compete on football's biggest stage, a photo showing Messi b…
(2026-07-17). Billions of people go to bed hungry every day, says UN deputy secretary-general. ecns.cn Today, one in 10 people across the world still lives in extreme poverty, 2.3 billion people go to bed hungry every night, and more than 2 billion people still lack access to safe drinking water, UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed said Thursday.
(2026-07-17). Police misogyny has failed women — But racism compounds these failures with fatal consequences. thecanary.co 
Police forces across the country have repeatedly failed to protect women and girls, with the Metropolitan Police frequently exposed as one of the worst offenders in allowing misogyny to persist within its ranks. These institutional failures do not simply undermine trust in policing; they compound the trauma experienced by victims and survivors of violence against […] | By
(2026-07-17). Ex-MP dares Modi govt to hold referendum on Hindu Rashtra. ummid.com Former Rajya Sabha Member, Mohammad Adeeb, has dared the Narendra Modi government to hold a Referendum on Hindu Rashtra like India's first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru had done on the Indian Constitution.
(2026-07-17). "Humanitarian challenges today are global, and so must be the solutions" icrc.org Launch of the 2025 Beijing Symposium Report…
(2026-07-17). Yiwu Airport launches port visa service for eligible foreign visitors. ecns.cn Yiwu Airport in east China's Zhejiang Province launched a port visa service Thursday, allowing eligible foreign visitors with urgent entry needs to apply for and receive visas after landing.
(2026-07-17). Outrage, Call to Action after Maulana Mohammad Ali Jauhar University Demolition Order. ummid.com Slamming the Rampur Development Authority's order to demolish Maulana Mohammad Ali Jauhar University's 38 out of the 40 buildings, the Congress Party has called upon the civil society to step forward against, what it called, the 'oppressive government.'
(2026-07-17). HC judges' age: KBA seeks clarification. tribune.com.pk 
Pressure is mounting on the Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) after the Karachi Bar Association (KBA) sought clarification over reports that JCP members have reached an agreement that candidates below the age of 45 will not be approved for appointment as judges of the high courts. | The JCP is scheduled to meet next week to consider nominations for judges of four high courts. A committee of the commission has already interviewed all shortlisted nominees. | KBA President Amir Nawaz Warraich has written to the JCP secretary, sending copies of the letter to all commission members. | According to sources, unce…
(2026-07-17). IHC to hear Imaan, Hadi pleas on July 24. tribune.com.pk 
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Friday fixed July 24 for hearing applications seeking the suspension of sentences awarded to lawyer Imaan Mazari and Hadi Ali Chattha | in the controversial tweets case. | According to the cause list issued by the IHC registrar's office, Justice Muhammad Azam Khan will hear the sentence suspension petitions. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court has also scheduled the hearing on sentence suspension applications for July 21, ahead of the IHC proceedings. | Imaan and Chattha were handed a combined 17-year sentence.
(2026-07-17). Macron says France, Germany have 'never been' so aligned on China issue. tribune.com.pk 
French President Emmanuel Macron said on Friday that France and Germany have "never been so closely aligned" on China, warning that Europe faces a €1 billion (nearly $1.15 billion) daily trade deficit with Beijing that costs thousands of jobs every day. | Speaking after a joint Franco-German Cabinet meeting, Macron said Paris and Berlin now share a common assessment of China's economic impact while stressing they are "not anti-China". | "Every day, we have a €1 billion trade deficit with China. Every day, tens of thousands of jobs are destroyed," he said. | The president added that Europe should seek…
(2026-07-17). Debt Relief in the Global South Would Benefit Americans. fpif.org Amidst a succession of financial shocks, the Middle East war being only the most recent, developing countries' debt levels are alarmingly high and continuing to rise. These burdens make it even more difficult for governments in the Global South to meet the basic needs of their populations. And because the world is inter-connected through international trade and financial markets, these developing country debts boomerang back to harm ordinary people in the United States and other advanced economies as well. | To effectively address this growing crisis, we need to recognize that the debt landscape is very different…
(2026-07-17). Christian Sorace & David Sneath: Steppe Transitions. newleftreview.org Mongolia's diverse ecology was the site of revolutionary transformations in the twentieth century, when the principal source of wealth—the livestock herd—was sequentially the basis of feudal class, collective resource and a privatized asset. The socialist making of a nation-state and its capitalist unmaking—a materialist account.
(2026-07-17). Jack Copley: Rentier Regimes. newleftreview.org Jack Copley on Timothy Mitchell, The Alibi of Capital. Capital re-conceptualized as terraforming expropriation of the future.
(2026-07-17). Nadia Sawalha and husband win libel case against Daily Mail. newarab.com 
The Daily Mail and Metro apologised and will pay damages after claiming that Nadia Sawalha and Mark Adderly supported antisemitism and terrorism | Loose Women panellist Sawalha and Adderly secured a full apology and damages after the two ne…
(2026-07-17). Burnham vows Labour will win by being 'boldly, confidently, authentically Labour' in UK. tribune.com.pk 
Andy Burnham pledged on Friday to take Britain's Labour Party in a "distinctively Labour" direction, promising to unite the party, devolve power from Westminster and rebuild trust in politics after being elected its new leader. | In his first speech as leader, Burnham outlined a five-point plan focused on party unity, political renewal and constitutional reform. | He pledged to build "one Labour team", create "a new politics", change Labour's political direction, represent "everywhere" in the UK and shift power from Westminster and Whitehall to local communities. | Describing the third priority of his plan, Bu…
(2026-07-17). 'Sip your coffee while watching the sunrise': How Israel is colonizing the West Bank by selling Palestinian land to Jewish Americans. mondoweiss.net 
Israeli real estate companies are land belonging to Palestinians in the West Bank to Jewish American buyers. We spoke to the Palestinians who are being displaced in order to make way for new Jewish settlement construction.
(2026-07-17). Javier Moreno Zacarés: Dynamics of American Capitalism. newleftreview.org Following his widely praised Ages of American Capitalism, Jonathan Levy's The Real Economy proposes a theoretical counterpart, grounding a concept of capital in a fusion of Smith, Keynes, Freud, Deleuze and Guatarri. Javier Moreno Zacarés responds with a thoroughgoing critical engagement, ranging from the 'transition debate' to the AI bubble.
(2026-07-17). Andy Burnham elected new Labour leader, now set to be UK PM. geo.tv Andy Burnham reacts while speaking after being confirmed as the Labour Party's new leader and the country's next Prime Minister, during 'Labour's Special Conference' in London, Britain, July 17, 2026. — Reuters'King of the North' elected Labour leader.Election is final step before…
(2026-07-17). Thursday 7/16: Assisting the Coral St. Refugees and Documenting Police Crimes. indybay.org Coral and Limekiln gathering…then along coral St. in front of the Housing Matters (aka Funding Matters) povery-pimpery-complex…
(2026-07-17). 'Graveyards are greener than our living spaces': Tipu Sharif on Karachi's vanishing trees. tribune.com.pk 
Actor Tipu Sharif urged Karachiites to plant more trees as rapid urban development continues to reduce the city's green cover, claiming that many graveyards are greener than the city's living spaces. | Sharif shared an Instagram video distributing plantation supplies while encouraging residents to take part in tree-planting efforts across the city. "Graveyards are greener than many of our living spaces. Let's make our living spaces as green as — or even greener than — our graveyards," he captioned…
(2026-07-17). Israeli settlers attack Sinjil town in occupied West Bank. aljazeera.com Clashes erupted after Israeli settlers attacked the outskirts of the occupied West Bank town of Sinjil.
(2026-07-17). U.S. war on Iran costs balloon past official estimates, top $100 bln. mronline.org 
Internal Pentagon estimates put the real cost of the US war on Iran at $80-100 billion, far above the official $30 billion figure, as Washington's original "weeks-long" timeline collapses into months with no clear exit.
(2026-07-17). Maine's Insider Primary Begins. levernews.com After Graham Platner terminated his U.S. Senate candidacy, some have feared that big donors and/or the national Democratic Party machine could take over the replacement process. Newly released campaign finance
(2026-07-17). PM assures Chinese investors of security. tribune.com.pk 
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, while reaffirming Pakistan's commitment to Chinese investors, on Friday said the security of Chinese nationals working in Pakistan remained the government's highest priority and assured them of comprehensive protection. | Addressing the Pakistan-China Pharmaceutical Business-to-Business Conference, the prime minister hailed the signing of nine agreements worth around $440 million between Pakistani and Chinese private enterprises in the pharmaceutical sector, describing the development as a major step towards strengthening bilateral economic cooperation and advancing the next phas…
(2026-07-17). Democrats Fail Because They Won't Name The Villains. levernews.com Freshly anointed
(2026-07-17). Teachers' President Weingarten urges mobilization to defend democracy. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—Sounding the alarm over threats to democracy, Teachers/AFT President Randi Weingarten is urging her union's 1.88 million members to hit the streets between now and Election Day to defend it. Specifically, in her keynote address on July 16 to the union's convention, she wants 25,000 teachers and other AFT members out on the streets whenever …
(2026-07-17). Top IRS lawyer to resign post amid disagreements with Trump administration. aljazeera.com Reports indicate a controversial settlement deal and disputes over tax audits may have prompted Ken Kies to step down.
(2026-07-17). Kennard: New book places America at the centre of global wars and fascism. thecanary.co 
In an interview with the Canary, author Matt Kennard has said that to understand geopolitics the US must be understood as the global centre of war and fascism. And he dates the current wildness of the world's biggest terror state to the so-called 'war on terror'. The Bush administration removed barriers that had prevented right-wing […] | By
(2026-07-17). ADC Sues DHS Secretary Mullin Over Illegal CBP Seizure Of Max Blumenthal's Devices. scheerpost.com The Grayzone "Just because someone is reentering the country does not mean their constitutional rights evaporate," declared ADC President Jenin Younes. The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) filed a time-sensitive motion in the Eastern District of Virginia's federal court on behalf of journalist Max Blumenthal, seeking the immediate return of two smartphones unlawfully seized and retained by U.S. …
(2026-07-17). Thirteen Spanish Parties Urge Government to Halt Extradition of Pro-Palestine Donor 'Fergie' Chambers. orinocotribune.com James 'Fergie' Cox Chambers Jr., a prominent pro-Palestine donor, was detained on Friday, July 10, in Ibiza under a provisional detention order issued by the National Court, responding to an extradition request from the US Department of Justice. On Friday, the court denied him bail while his extradition process is underway. | To prevent this extradition, 13 political organizations from Spain have sent a letter to Pedro Sánchez's government, specifically addressing Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska, and Minister of the Presidency, Justice, and Relations with the Cortes, Félix Bolaños. The signatory partie…
(2026-07-17). Can Americans still talk about guns? At this Philly gathering, they tried. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? When two dozen people with differing views on firearm ownership gathered Tuesday at Parkway Central Library, there were no attempts to settle America's debate over gun rights. | Instead, community members and firearms enthusiasts spent the evening trying to understand each other, sharing personal experiences and debating responsible gun ownership, youth education and the role of firearms in American life. | "Everything we talk about here — there is never an easy answer…
(2026-07-17). Strong quake hits Mexican coast. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-07-17). The Menzingers release 'Everything I Ever Saw,' celebrating the Philly band's past while embracing the future. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Coinciding with 20 years together as a band, Ahead of the release on Friday, the band wrapped up a series of international shows on both sides of the pond, with performances across Europe and even their first show in Mexico. While the band tends to look towar…
(2026-07-17). Nowhere to belong: After the USSR collapsed, I became stateless in Estonia. globalvoices.org 
(2026-07-17). MP: UCC Final Draft submitted amid protests, opposition. ummid.com The High-Level Committee constituted to examine the feasibility of implementing the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in Madhya Pradesh has submitted the final draft to the state government amid protests and opposition.
(2026-07-17). "No to Manchesterism built on the backs of renters" — tenants tell Burnham 'freeze the rents'. thecanary.co 
Greater Manchester Tenants Union (GMTU) are holding a demonstration to demand rent freezes from incoming Prime Minister Andy Burnham. Principles and evidence alike support their claims. GMTU's demo takes place on 17 July at Albert Square at 6pm outside Manchester Town Hall. The event follows the first ever demonstration yesterday outside the proposed site for […] | By
(2026-07-17). DTE Maha Post SSC Diploma 2026 Round 1 Allotment – Steps, Link. ummid.com Directorate of Technical Education (DTE) Maharashtra is releasing on its official website 'poly26.dtemaharashtra.gov.in' today i.e. Wednesday July 15, 2026 the CAP Round 1 Seat Allotment Result of the students seeking admission in First Year Post SSC Diploma Technical and Polytechnic Courses in Engineering / Technology for the year 2026-27.
(2026-07-17). ICE Agent Who Killed Colombian Migrant Has History Of Violence, Family Says. newsone.com 
Source: Connecticut Public Broadcasting / Getty | Here's a question: is the federal government just deputizing any-ol'-body to be Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents? | I mean, we've already reported on how the government has
(2026-07-17). Power consumers may face tariff hike. tribune.com.pk 
Electricity consumers across Pakistan could face another increase in power bills next month after power companies sought a Rs1.20 per unit fuel cost adjustment (FCA) for August, citing higher generation costs driven largely by expensive imported fuels, particularly Regasified Liquefied Natural Gas (RLNG). | If approved by the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra), the proposed adjustment will allow power utilities, including the ex-Wapda distribution companies (Discos) and K-Electric, to recover an additional Rs15.7 billion from consumers through August electricity bills. | Nepra has scheduled a…
(2026-07-17). Texas floods ravage through southwestern areas of state. aljazeera.com At least 2 people are dead, and over 200 were rescued in catastrophic floods in the Texas Hill Country region.
(2026-07-17). WHYY Newscast for Friday 2:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-07-17). China Railway to pilot 60-day advance ticket requests on Beijing—Shanghai routes. ecns.cn China State Railway Group Co., Ltd. will launch a ticket-request pilot Monday, July 20, covering more than 200 trains on the Beijing—Shanghai high-speed and conventional rail lines.
(2026-07-17). The Panama Canal crisis and US imperialism's neocolonial drive against Latin America. wsws.org This crisis is a landmark in the decomposition of…
(2026-07-17). What Targeting of Justice Tabassum Khan Says About Minority Rights in Today's India. ummid.com The threats against Judge Tabassum Khan reveal a nation at a crossroads. Will India allow mob power — emboldened by political silence — to overshadow constitutional power? Or will it defend the institutions that safeguard democracy?
(2026-07-17). A Filthy Night of Hard-Rocking Sleaze From Your Favorite Jumbo's Dancer. lataco.com "The Night Scene" curated by Jumbo's Clown Room royalty Ashley Hayward features professional gogo dancer Trauma Boner and fellow Jumbo's performers.
(2026-07-17). New Labour leader Burnham vows to 'renew hope' as next UK PM. newarab.com 
Burnham takes over from Keir Starmer, who resigned last month as premier after months of political turmoil, scandal and missteps. | "People and places … have been waiting too long for politics to let them hope again … We're going to give them hope back," he vowed at a special party conference. | "I am for us, for all of us," he told cheering d…
(2026-07-17). Former world leaders warn of threat to future Palestinian state. newarab.com 
The former Ireland president and the ex-New Zealand PM say Israel is trying 'to make Palestine disappear physically, economically, culturally and politically'. | Two former heads of government from the Elders group of international figures The ca…
(2026-07-17). Three motorbikes fall into sinkhole. tribune.com.pk 
A section of a road near Nishtar Colony caved in, causing three motorcycles to fall into a sinkhole. | Rescue 1122 teams reached the scene and pulled out the motorcycles a crane. According to rescue officials, no injury was reported. | The affected stretch of road was temporarily closed as authorities assessed the damage and implemented safety measures. The cause of the cave-in was not immediately clear. | Rescue data showed that 251 road traffic crashes were reported in Lahore on Thursday, which affected 294 persons. | As per the data, at least 16 people died, whereas 1,483 were injured in 1,298 road traffic…
(2026-07-17). World mayors discuss biodiversity and greener cities in Xishuangbanna. ecns.cn Mayors and representatives from several countries, including China, Laos, Cambodia, Nepal and Sri Lanka, gathered Thursday in Jinghong, the capital of Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture in southwest China's Yunnan Province, for the 2026 Global Mayors Dialogue to discuss how biodiversity conservation can support greener urban development.
(2026-07-17). Anton Jà§ger: Hyperpolitics in Command? newleftreview.org A diagnosis of the scrambled political culture of today's Atlantic elites, with Trump read as symptom as much as cause. Can the concept of hyperpolitics help to decipher the strategic incoherence and foreshortened horizons of the West's fractious ruling-class blocs?
(2026-07-17). Man held for shooting friend. tribune.com.pk 
Police arrested a man accused of shooting and injuring his friend in Mughalpura. | According to the police, the suspect, Ali Akbar, allegedly took his friend, Tayyab, away from his home before shooting him. The victim's family was informed by a hospital that he had been admitted with a gunshot wound. The police said the bullet entered through Tayyab's back and exited through his abdomen. | Doctors declared him out of danger. The Mughalpura police arrested the suspect in a raid and seized the pistol allegedly used in the attack. The police said Akbar had previous criminal record.
(2026-07-17). Welfare, Electoral Politics and The Cost of Fiscal Priorities. ummid.com The Comptroller and Auditor General of India's (CAG) latest audit of Maharashtra's finances has raised serious questions about the fiscal management and implementation of the BJP-led government's flagship Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana.
(2026-07-17). China's MAZU 2.0 AI weather agent delivered to Djibouti. ecns.cn China's MAZU 2.0 intelligent weather early warning solution was officially delivered to Djibouti at the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference's Meteorological Forum held in Shanghai on Friday.
(2026-07-17). Extreme Attribution Gets a National Academies Upgrade: But the Weakest Link Problem Remains. wattsupwiththat.com The problem is not the report as much as its presentation.
(2026-07-17). Thursday 7/16: The AFL-CIO "Solidarity Center" & Why Is Trump Funding It? indybay.org
(2026-07-17). Taylor Farms Supplied The Lettuce Taco Bell Is Getting Blamed For. newsone.com 
Source: | On Thursday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) linked the recent cyclospora outbreak to produce supplied by Taylor Farms. Good on them for coming to the conclusion that had already been reached by the internet, I guess? |
(2026-07-17). Forget the DC swamp—here's a gripping documentary about the most courageous, legendary clean water activist anywhere: Texas' own 'Hellcat' Diane Wilson. nationofchange.org We're talking seriously impactful breakthroughs, per this Inside Climate News report, as Diane and local citizen scientists now oversee a $50 (FIFTY!) million settlement—the largest clean water EPA penalty ever.
(2026-07-17). Suspected Somali pirates seize tanker near Yemen amid wave of hijackings. aljazeera.com The seizure of the Asana is the latest in a rapidly growing wave of piracy sweeping the Gulf of Aden.
(2026-07-17). China's unicorn startups hit 376 by end-2025, ranking second globally. ecns.cn China's unicorn enterprises totaled 376 by the end of 2025, up 35 from a year earlier, with combined valuation exceeding $1.4 trillion, according to an industry report released on Thursday.
(2026-07-17). Sudan: Humanitarian situation 'worsening rapidly' in El-Obeid. newarab.com 
(2026-07-17). As Trump Targets Trans Women in WA Prisons, Amber Kim Awaits a Court's Verdict. truthout.org In June, the Washington State Supreme Court heard oral arguments on whether 38-year-old Amber Kim could be transferred from a men's prison to the state's sole women's prison, where she had been housed for three years. "I feel like I'm in the universe's waiting room," Kim told Truthout. Kim had spent 15 years in the state's men's jails and prisons. Then, in 2021, the state's department of… |
(2026-07-17). How three Ivorian firms are competing with global brands. aljazeera.com Homegrown firms are gaining ground in Ivory Coast's fuel, finance and cosmetics sectors.
(2026-07-17). Germany repeats call for EU force to replace UN peacekeepers in Lebanon. aljazeera.com Berlin warns against a 'security vacuum' in Lebanon's south once UNIFIL mandate expires at year's end.
(2026-07-17). 'Catalogue of horror': ICC sends Libya 'Angel of Death' to trial. newarab.com 
The ruling is being hailed by rights advocates as a turning point for survivors of abuses at Tripoli's Mitiga prison, where many migrants were held. | The International Criminal Court has
(2026-07-17). Australian Army Unveils Abrams Disguised As Chinese Tank. twz.com 
The Australian Army has shared photos showing one of its
(2026-07-17). New WHO guidelines: up to 45% of dementia risk could be prevented or delayed. ecns.cn The World Health Organization (WHO) launched updated guidelines on dementia prevention on Wednesday, confirming that up to 45% of dementia risks are modifiable, enabling effective prevention and delay of the disease.
(2026-07-17). Shut down plants and workplaces amidst spreading toxic air! wsws.org Wildfire smoke from Canada and Minnesota has given Detroit the worst air quality in the world. The International Workers Alliance of Rank-and-File Committees calls for workers to take independent action to protect their health and lives.
(2026-07-17). Newark, New Jersey, July 17, 2026: PRESS CONFERENCE WILL SUPPORT VOTING RIGHTS LEGISLATION AND OPPOSE BLANCHE NOMINATION TO JUSTICE DEPARTMENT ON JOHN LEWIS ANNIVERSARY. wibailoutpeople.org 
PEOPLE'S ORGANIZATION FOR PROGRESS (POP)PO BOX 22505NEWARK, NJ 07101973 801-0001www.njpop.orgCONTACT: LAWRENCE HAMM JULY 16, 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE PRESS RELEASE PRESS CONFERENCE WILL SUPPORT VOTING RIGHTS LEGISLATION AND OPPOSE BLANCHE NOMINATION TO JUSTICE DEPARTMENT ON JOHN LEWIS ANNIVERSARY On the anniversary of the death of civil rights icon Congressman John Lewis a press conference will be …
(2026-07-17). Inside Xishuangbanna: Why are global mayors talking about wild Asian elephants here. ecns.cn Recently, international guests attending the 2026 Global Mayors Dialogue visited Wild Elephant Valley in Xishuangbanna, southwest China's Yunnan Province, praising the region's efforts to protect wild Asian elephants and promote harmony between humans and nature.
(2026-07-17). Texas munitions facility wastes hundreds of millions amid ammo crisis. infobrics.org US Army spokesperson confirmed current production figures remain accurate.
(2026-07-17). Brazilian football legend Pele's World Cup shirt sells for $4.9m. aljazeera.com The sale is a record for the Brazilian footballing great, but far from the most expensive piece of sporting memorabilia.
(2026-07-17). Britain's Big Brother State Is Already Here We Just Don't Realise It Yet. scheerpost.com Jonathan Cook Substack While the public is encouraged to blame immigrants, Muslims, the left, or 'Israel haters', the UK state is racing to erect a scaffolding of control to protect itself before we wake up to the deception When is it possible to declare that a society has moved from liberal democracy, however imperfectly realised, …
(2026-07-17). Wednesday 7/22: "End the ICE Age" Campaign Launch Call. indybay.org Online | detentionwatchnetwork.app.neoncrm.com/fo……
(2026-07-17). Well-preserved tomb from Sixteen Kingdoms period discovered in Xi'an. ecns.cn A well-preserved tomb from the Sixteen Kingdoms period (304—439) has been discovered at the Changlepo West Cemetery in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, according to the Shaanxi Academy of Archaeology on Thursday.
(2026-07-17). To imagine a new development theory from the Global South: The Twenty-Ninth Newsletter (2026). mronline.org 
The Global North's prescriptions for development, including the IMF's tired dogmas, have failed. It is time for a new development theory rooted in the experiences of the Global South.
(2026-07-17). Peru's Foreign Ministry Dismisses UN Resolution, Rejects Pedro Castillo's Release. orinocotribune.com Peru's Foreign Ministry formally stated that the recent report issued by the United Nations Working Group on Arbitrary Detention lacks binding character for the state. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs argued that the ruling constitutes solely the opinion of a non-jurisdictional oversight mechanism aimed at promoting international cooperation, thereby denying the possibility of former President Pedro Castillo's eventual release. | The multilateral organization emphasized through an official statement that this international report does not possess the legal nature of a judicial sentence. Government authorities indi…
(2026-07-17). Leader Herbert, Burns equal record 62 at British Open, DeChambeau docked two shots. tribune.com.pk 
Lucas Herbert stormed into a two-shot lead at the British Open on Friday after the Australian and American Sam Burns equalled the record for the lowest round in major golf history on Friday with eight-under par 62s. | Bryson DeChambeau had closed to within one shot of Herbert before being hit by a two-stroke penalty for unintentially improving his lie. | World number 97 Herbert doubled over his putter in anguish as a short attempt for par on the 18th slipped by with the chance to become the first man to post a major round of 61. | Burns followed suit less than an hour later after six birdies on the back nine,…
(2026-07-17). German intelligence service removes Sozialistische Gleichheitspartei from extremist watchlist. wsws.org Germany's domestic intelligence agency has removed the Sozialistische Gleichheitspartei from its list of so-called "left-wing extremist" organisations following a years-long legal and political campaign, after the courts had previously upheld its surveillance on the basis that Marxist ideas themselves were deemed anti-constitutional.
(2026-07-17). Your Next Nurse May Monitor You From the Philippines. portside.org Your Next Nurse May Monitor You From the Philippines |
(2026-07-17). How Michigan's Earned Sick Time Act (ESTA) law was manipulated to rob Nexteer workers of 32 vacation hours. wsws.org When 1,700 workers at Nexteer Automotive in Saginaw, Michigan opened their first paychecks after the UAW narrowly rammed through a fourth contract, they found that 32 hours of vacation time had disappeared.
(2026-07-17). Apple regains top spot as world's most valuable company. aljazeera.com Apple regained world's top spot with $4.88 trillion valuation, overtaking Nvidia which saw a 3.5% market value drop.
(2026-07-17). Iran warns US nearing 'zero hour' for operation against CENTCOM naval units. tribune.com.pk 
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy warned on Friday that the US was moving closer to the "zero hour" for a potential Iranian military operation against US Central Command (CENTCOM) naval units in regional waters. | In a statement carried by Iranian state television, the IRGC Navy Command said the movements and military equipment of US forces were "under surveillance" by Iran's naval units. | "The Americans are drawing closer by the moment to the zero hour of an operation by Iran's Armed Forces against CENTCOM naval units in the region's waters," it said. | The command concluded its statement…
(2026-07-17). RAPID RESPONSE: Hold the Line—No SAVE Act! peoplesworld.org 
Hold the line — NO SAVE Act! Call, write, or visit your U.S. Senators and Representative to demand they hold the line for voting rights and democracy! Congress must refuse to be pressured to pass the SAVE Act or the reconciliation bill with the SAVE Act attached. The only voting emergency is the frantic, manufactured …
(2026-07-17). Developed: Fast, Precise Method for Platinum-Group Catalyst Synthesis. ummid.com A research team from Tianjin University, China Friday July 10, 2026 announced a millisecond-scale thermal pulse technology that enables the ultrafast synthesis and precise control of platinum-group catalysts.
(2026-07-17). Art Omi open studios, Pt 1. mediasanctuary.org Art Omi art residencies end with an open studios. In an old dairy barn, artists have close to a month of time to work on their projects, to meet with curators, and to bond with other artists in Ghent, NY. In this interview we hear from artists Manish Pushkale and Laura Nugent. Sina Basila Hickey reports. | Photo is a painted rock by Manish Pushkale…
(2026-07-17). Indonesia Eyes More Chinese Tourists with New Direct Flights. infobrics.org Indonesia expects to attract more Chinese tourists following the launch of two new direct flight routes connecting Jakarta with the major Chinese economic hubs of Guangzhou and Shenzhen…
(2026-07-17). Thea Riofrancos: The New World Climate Order. newleftreview.org An interview about the new parameters of climate politics, with the breakdown of global consensus. As the EU re-opens coal-fired plants and the US shuts down wind farms, China gouges the earth to churn out cheap green-energy products—and is met by anti-extractivist protestors.
(2026-07-17). India launches first hydrogen-powered train in clean energy push. tribune.com.pk 
India launched its first hydrogen-powered train on Friday, joining a small group of nations testing the technology as part of efforts to decarbonise rail transport and cut dependence on fossil fuels. | The project is part of a broader push to modernise one of the world's largest rail networks while reducing carbon emissions. | The 10-coach train runs along an 89-kilometre (55-mile) route between Jind and Sonipat in India's northern state of Haryana, powered by a 1,200-kilowatt hydrogen fuel cell propulsion system. | Officials described the system as the world's most powerful for a train. | Hydrogen trains use…
(2026-07-17). Thursday 7/16: Palestine Working Group. indybay.org Zoom | www.codepink.org/pal_working_group…
(2026-07-17). Indonesia's Energy Transition Trap. unitedworldint.com By Mehmet Enes Be≈üer Indonesia's energy transition isn't failing because Jakarta lacks ambition. Ambition is easy. Announce a target, pledge a phase-out, attend a summit, repeat the word "green" often enough and the headlines will do the rest. The real constraint is more mundane—and far more damaging: a policy architecture that keeps coal artificially cheap …
(2026-07-17). Two-Thirds of Shri Thanedar's Campaign Cash Came Through AIPAC as He Lost Over $600K. theintercept.com 
AIPAC bundlers have propped up the Michigan congressman, who has invested millions in campaign funds in crypto. | Rep. Shri Thanedar, D-Mich., lost more than $630,000 in investment income last quarter after he put
(2026-07-17). Daily Memo: Federal Judge Grants Preliminary Injunction in Adelanto ICE Processing Center Lawsuit. lataco.com Plus, four ICE-related deaths in four states and ICE activity in Ojai, Ventura, San Diego, San Bernardino, and other regions as ICE attempts to meet a daily quote of 2000 arrests per day nationwide.
(2026-07-17). China encourage retirees to assist in cases involving minors. ecns.cn China's Supreme People's Court and six other government and social organizations have issued new guidelines encouraging retired professionals to participate in judicial protection work involving minors, the court said on Friday.
(2026-07-17). The Bookmaker's Margin in Simple Words: Why on Non GamStop Betting Sites the House Is Still in the Plus. moguldom.com There prevails, citizens, among the naive public one sweet delusion. It seems to the commoner as if the bookmaker is such a simpleton that a deft person will easily beat him, if only there were flair and luck. He sat, guessed a couple of matches — and raked in the money with a shovel. But …
(2026-07-17). 2026 World Cup final: What to know ahead of Spain-Argentina clash. tribune.com.pk 
The 2026 FIFA World Cup final brings together two of international football's most successful nations, Spain and Argentina, whose rivalry has been remarkably even over the decades. | Spain are seeking their second World Cup title, while defending champions Argentina are bidding for a fourth crown and a second consecutive triumph. | If successful, Argentina would become the first nation since Brazil in 1962 to retain the World Cup and only the third team to win back-to-back titles after Italy (1934, 1938) and Brazil (1958, 1962). | Here is a look at both teams' route to the final and their head-to-head record.
(2026-07-17). Canada wildfire smoke blankets US Midwest, Northeast with hazardous air. geo.tv 
The Statue of Liberty in Jersey City, New Jersey, and the One World Trade Centre tower in New York City are seen through a cover of wildfire smoke from New York Harbour, US, July 16, 2026. — Reuters'This is climate change that people breathe,' says expert.Elderly, medically vulnerable…
(2026-07-17). FBI arrests alleged Jaggu Bhagwanpuria aide Nitish Kaushal in Vermont during organised crime crackdown. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: The US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has arrested alleged gangster Nitish Kaushal in Vermont as part of an ongoing operation targeting international organised crime networks with links to India. Kaushal is believed to be associated with jailed Punjab-based gangster Jaggu Bhagwanpuria.The arrest comes under the FBI's Operation Hard Wall, a campaign focused on dismantling criminal organisations allegedly involved in violent offences and cross-border illegal activities. Notably, Nitish Kaushal had been added to the FBI's Most Wanted list just two days before he was taken into custody.The FBI h…
(2026-07-17). China launches new global AI alliance. tribune.com.pk 
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday cast Beijing as the champion of a new global AI order, using China's premier tech conference to | promote open-source | technology and challenge US influence over the | rules governing the fast-moving sector. | In a speech to the opening ceremony of the World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) in Shanghai, Xi urged countries to seize the "historic opportunity" of open-source AI, and pledged to help developing nations build AI capabilities, warning against the emergence of "new historical injustices" from unequal access to the technology. | The remarks amounted to X…
(2026-07-17). China's AI sector continues to thrive. ecns.cn China's core AI industry in 2025 exceeded 1.2 trillion yuan (about 176.7 billion U.S. dollars), with the sector featuring over 6,200 companies.
(2026-07-17). Philadelphia doctors and construction workers target childhood asthma triggers with free home repair program. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Tanesha Oglesby lives in a red brick twin home on Master Street in the Carroll Park section of West Philadelphia, with a gray awning shading the front porch. Much of the housing stock in the neighborhood dates back to the early 1900s. | The three-story home has been in the family for several generations, a place where children were raised, birthdays were celebrated and loved ones were cared for. | But over time, wear and tear on the home led to serious issues: leaks in the r…
(2026-07-17). Drone Ship Maker Saronic Announces New $3B Shipyard In Texas Capable of Building 850-Foot Vessels. twz.com 
(2026-07-17). At least three killed and hundreds displaced by heavy rain in Chile. aljazeera.com Chilean President Jose Antonio Kast says that he is travelling to the Biobio region to survey flood damage.
(2026-07-17). Colombia adopts nationwide framework to fight illegal deforestation through cattle traceability. nationofchange.org The new law will trace cattle from ranch to supermarket in an effort for government agencies and companies to monitor deforestation databases that will cross-reference land tenure and cattle ownership.
(2026-07-17). Watch FIFA World Cup: Argentina arrives in New Jersey ahead of Spain final. aljazeera.com Latest match highlights, reaction and previews from the FIFA World Cup 2026 in North America.
(2026-07-17). Katie Ebner-Landy: Norm Smuggling? newleftreview.org Katie Ebner-Landy on Rahel Jaeggi, Progress and Regression. A critical theorist reformulates the concept of progress as social-reflexive problem-solving.
(2026-07-17). Germany's Merz hails nuclear deterrence cooperation with France. aljazeera.com The Franco-German cooperation is not a move to replace NATO's nuclear umbrella, stresses German Chancellor.
(2026-07-17). How BRICS Can Move Towards Global Governance. infobrics.org In an international system that is experiencing a period of transition and shifts in the global pecking order, the BRICS organisation may emerge as the next fully-fledged global governance institution…
(2026-07-17). Star speedcubers square off at European championship. aljazeera.com More than 1,200 speedcubers from 53 countries are descending are attending the European Speedcubing Championship.
(2026-07-17). Senate Democrats cover for Trump's violent assault on immigrants, democratic rights at Blanche hearing. wsws.org During nearly five hours of questioning, Democrats remained virtually silent on ICE murders, National Guard deployments and the prosecution of left-wing opponents of the Trump administration.
(2026-07-17). 'I Can't Feed My Children'. hrw.org Click to expand Image | People congregate outside a World Food Programme food distribution center in Yakawlang, Bamyan province, Afghanistan, January 1, 2026. | © 2026 Sayed Hassib/Reuters | A man in western Afghanistan recently told me that his neighbors knock on his door to ask for food. A man in the capital, Kabul, said, "I can no longer feed my children properly," and described how the rising cost of food was affecting him and his family. Such stories are becoming increasingly common in Afghanistan, where millions are being impacted by a looming hunger crisis.According to the United Nations, over 17 m…
(2026-07-17). Activists Throw Wet Blanket on FERC's "Blanket Certificate Policy" Changes. indybay.org As they have for the past decade, the environmental activist group Beyond Extreme Energy (BXE), along with other frontline groups, has protested, demonstrated, and attended the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) monthly public meetings to bring before the commission their concerns regarding an end to fossil fuel expansion.
(2026-07-17). Democracy Now! 2026-07-17 Friday. democracynow.org Headlines for July 17, 2026; Denise Oliver-Vélez, Pioneering Young Lord & Black Panther, Dies at 78; Trump's Election Integrity Speech Lays Groundwork for Midterm Interference: Ari Berman; Report from Houston: Family of ICE Shooting Victim Lorenzo Salgado Araujo Holds Public Viewing; "Disrupt, Identify, Defund, Debank, Arrest & Prosecute": Trump Admin Threatens Leftist Groups; Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" Faces Boycott Calls over Filming in Occupied Western Sahara | Headlines for July 17, 2026; Denise Oliver-Vélez, Pioneering Young Lord & Black Panther, Dies at 78; TrumpR…
(2026-07-17). Amid heatwave, Tunisia resorts to rolling power cuts. newarab.com 
Tunisia has introduced rolling power cuts as soaring electricity demand during an intense heatwave strains the national grid and risks blackouts. | Tunisian authorities have resorted With temperatures reaching record highs,
(2026-07-17). 5,000 troops are occupying D.C. Here are the states that sent them. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—It's been a year since President Donald Trump ordered National Guard troops from around the country to Washington, D.C. As of July 2026, almost 5,000 still occupy the streets of the nation's capital, sent in by multiple state governors, including from Democratic-led states. Now, the National Guard's presence in the city has been extended to …
(2026-07-17). France overturns decision to ban academic Palestine conference. newarab.com 
The decision to cancel the Palestine conference sparked debate over academic freedom and debate in France | A Paris court overturned a ruling on Wednesday The conference, titled "Palestine and Europe: The Weight of the Past and Contemporary Dynamics," was set to discuss Europe's historical and contemporary relationship with Palestine from historical, political, legal, and diplomatic perspectives, but wa…
(2026-07-17). Main structure of Anshun-Panzhou Major Bridge completed>. ecns.cn Located in the Wumeng Canyon in Panzhou City, Guizhou Province, the Anshun-Panzhou Major Bridge bridge stretches? 2,289.5 meters, with the highest main pier reaching 171 meters.
(2026-07-17). Irán exige reconocer su marco jurídico para reabrir estrecho de Ormuz. radiohc.cu El estrecho de Ormuz permanecerá cerrado mientras Estados Unidos no reconozca el marco jurídico establecido por Irán para regular esa vía marítima estratégica, afirmó la víspera el portavoz militar iraní, Mohammad Akramini. | Citado por la agencia oficial IRNA, Akramini aseguró que el control del estrecho se convirtió en un "imperativo nacional" y subrayó que las Fuerzas Armadas mantendrán la defensa de los derechos del pueblo iraní | "Si Estados Unidos no acepta el marco jurídico iraní sobre el estrecho de Ormuz, este permanecerá cerrado", advirtió. | El portavoz afirmó que Teherán continuará resistiendo y busca…
(2026-07-17). Webinaire : CyberstabiliteÃÅ et Paix Internationale PreÃÅvenir Les Cyberconflits Dans un Monde NumeÃÅrique. worldbeyondwar.org Organisé par le chapitre de World BEYOND War du Sénégal, cet événement en ligne a permis d'explorer la notion de cyberstabilité et d'échanger sur la manière de préserver le cyberespace comme un espace de coopération. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2026-07-17). Trump considera a Turquía un aliado indispensable. strategic-culture.su M. K. BHADRAKUMAR | àönete a nosotros en , y . | Escríbenos: | A pesar de la controversia sobre el S-400, Trump apuesta por Turquía como piedra angular de su estra…
(2026-07-17). La cooperazione tecnologica russo-cinese e il programma Rassvet. strategic-culture.su La Russia e la Cina stanno ampliando la loro cooperazione in tutti i settori, nonostante le minacce di sanzioni da parte dell'Occidente | Segue nostro Quando la Russia ha iniziato l'Operazione Militare Speciale in Ucraina nel 2022, non pensava di dover affrontare un lungo conflitto ad alta intensità e il suo arsenale spaziale era inadeguato. I principali sistemi di comunicazione militare di Mosca…