(2026-07-04). Will votes or U.N. studies stop Israeli genocide? iacenter.org July 1, 2026 The following report first appeared in The Cradle on June 27, 2026. According to Israel's Public Broadcasting Corporation (KAN), the Israeli army has received a directive to begin preparations for the new deployment in accordance with the agreement reached with Lebanon. Hezbollah fighters During the week, discussions are expected to take place at the military and political levels, and only after that will decisions be made on the deployment of troops in accordance with the agreement and the directives of the political level. Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem called the U.S.-sponsored Lebanon-Is…
(2026-07-04). Lebanon — fury at the government sell-out of the south. thecanary.co 
Lebanon — On Friday (June 26th,) as the Shia festival of Ashura concluded, protestors took to the streets of South Beirut to vent their anger as news spread of the 'framework agreement' between the Lebanese government and Israel. Youth on foot, and riding scooters, blocked the main road to the airport with burning barricades. It […] | By
(2026-07-04). Hezbollah chief declares Lebanon-Israel agreement 'null and void'. iacenter.org July 2, 2026 The following report first appeared in The Cradle on June 27, 2026. According to Israel's Public Broadcasting Corporation (KAN), the Israeli army has received a directive to begin preparations for the new deployment in accordance with the agreement reached with Lebanon. Hezbollah fighters During the week, discussions are expected to take place at the military and political levels, and only after that will decisions be made on the deployment of troops in accordance with the agreement and the directives of the political level. Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem called the U.S.-sponsored Lebanon-Is…
(2026-07-04). Crooked Donald and the Strait of Hormuz. juancole.com (
(2026-07-04). Iranians flock to week-long funeral rites for Khamenei. al-monitor.com By Parisa Hafezi, Ahmed Elimam and Eman AbouhassiraDUBAI, July 4 (Reuters) – Mourners thronged a vast prayer complex in Tehran on Saturday as the week-long funeral ceremonies of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei began with the national anthem, religious eulogies and readings from the Koran. Iran is staging mass funeral processions for Khamenei — whose 37-year reign was brought to an end in February by the first airstrike of the war launched by the U.S. and Israel — in a show of public devotion to the Islamic Republic's theocratic state and revolutionary zeal.
(2026-07-04). U.S. Military Overstretch in the Middle East and Europe's Opportunity. moderndiplomacy.eu The most recent dispute between the United States, Israel, and Iran is likely to lead to an unprecedented situation where both sides of the Atlantic share a remarkable level of consensus about it. While the American perspective mainly focuses on how costly and inefficient US involvement in the Middle East is (Payne, 2024; Kavanagh & …
(2026-07-04). Israel plotted to kill top Iranian negotiators, US officials say. newarab.com 
Former and current American officials told The New York Times that the targeting of top Iranian negotiators has long been part of Israel's strategy, but that plans were being more widely discussed when the US first engaged in ceasefire talks with The officials…
(2026-07-04). Iran leaders pay last respects to Khamenei as mourners gather. al-monitor.com Top Iranian officials on Friday paid their final respects to the country's slain supreme leader Ali Khamenei at the start of a week of funeral ceremonies, with allies and mourners converging on Tehran where his body is lying in state.Authorities expect public mourning and grand processions to attract millions before Khamenei's burial next week, four months after he was killed aged 86 at his compound in the opening US-Israeli salvo of the Middle East war.
(2026-07-04). The One That Came Out on Top: How Iran Won the Conflict. moderndiplomacy.eu The Iranians have come out on top after the conflict. They have demonstrated themselves as a pure and united nation by not dividing into small factions during the recent militarily confrontation with the United States and Israel. The Americans and Israelis were seemed to be launching a shock and awe strategy against the Iranians to …
(2026-07-04). The Earthquake In Venezuela And The Politics Of Disaster. popularresistance.org On 24 June 2026, a set of back-to-back earthquakes rocked Venezuela, just months after the United States bombed the capital city and kidnapped President Nicolás Maduro and National Assembly member Cilia Flores. The year has been unkind to Venezuela, whose people have been under attack by the United States since the start of the Bolivarian Revolution. This week's newsletter carries our latest red alert, 'Truth Amid the Rubble', published in collaboration with the International Peoples' Assembly, ALBA Movimientos, Sociedad Patriótica, La Union Comunera, Fuerza Patriótica Alexis Vive, and Frente Francisco de Miranda…
(2026-07-04). Are there really Iran-U.S. peace talks? strategic-culture.su By Philip GIRALDI | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Or Is It Buying Time for Another War? | No week goes by in Washington without another…
(2026-07-04). Could Israel really build settlements in Gaza? aljazeera.com After a genocidal war and famine, leading Israeli politicians say they are now ready to settle Gaza.
(2026-07-04). Juan Cole: Gaza Genocide is a World-Historical Event (TRT). juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — | Here is my recent interview on 1000 days of the Gaza War with TRT World News. | Computer-Generated Transcript: | TRT Interviewer: Juan Cole is the Richard P. Mitchell Distinguished University Professor of…
(2026-07-04). URGENT: Jury Refuses to convict Golden Gate Bridge Protestors on Felony Conspiracy. indybay.org Jury deliberations result in a hung jury on the felony conspiracy charge and convictions on misdemeanor false imprisonment charges in the trial of seven Bay Area community members being prosecuted for an anti-genocide protest that stopped traffic on the Golden Gate Bridge on Tax Day '24.
(2026-07-04). Cuba is not a Failed State It is a Besieged State. wibailoutpeople.org 
This statement is a response to the ongoing blockade against Cuba and the propaganda derived from it. We hope you will endorse it, but we also hope you will commit to emergency actions if the Trump Administration follows through with their threats to invade Cuba. Read and Sign Onto the Statement…
(2026-07-04). Saturday 7/11: No War on Cuba. indybay.org la Pena Cultural Center, 3105 Shattuck ave., Berkeley CA…
(2026-07-04). Australian citizen in Israeli army accused of war crimes in Gaza. newarab.com 
The Australian Federal Police (AFP) confirmed on Friday that they are reviewing a legal submission alleging that an Australian citizen serving in the Israeli military committed war crimes in Gaza, as the According to The Guardian Australia, a 61-page submission has been provided to the AFP detailing alleged war crimes committed by an Israeli military battalion during operations in Gaza in 2023 and 2024. | Prepared by the Australian Centre for In…
(2026-07-04). Wimbledon: Zeynep Sà∂nmez's watermelon symbol 'below threshold' for ban. thecanary.co 
The Wimbledon tennis tournament has surprisingly backed Turkish tennis player Zeynep Sà∂nmez's stand of solidarity with Gaza. Yet the gesture still exposes the establishment's cowardice in the face of Israel lobby arrogance. Sà∂nmez used a watermelon-design 'string dampener' to get around the tournament's ban on watermelon pins. Wimbledon — Deadly double standard Sà∂nmez, ranked 51 […] | By
(2026-07-04). Between World Cup stadiums and tents of the displaced in Gaza. thecanary.co 
Despite the war, football remains alive in Gaza. Since the 2026 World Cup began, Palestinians in the Strip have eagerly awaited every match. Reports and videos show people gathering in shelters and tents. They watch the games on simple screens set up among the rubble. Arab teams received special attention, especially the Egyptian national team. […] | By
(2026-07-04). Trump's "Board of Peace" and US administration: No place for UNRWA in the "New Gaza" thecanary.co 
The so-called "Board of Peace" and the US administration have announced that the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) "has no place in the new Gaza." Liquidating the refugee issue They say they are "turning the page on the complex of perpetual aid dependency & conflict." But "Israel" is the reason […] | By
(2026-07-04). Egypt coach dedicates World Cup win to Palestine as Gaza celebrates. aljazeera.com Fans in Gaza celebrated Egypt's win at match screenings held against the backdrop of bombed buildings.
(2026-07-04). The suffering in Gaza is far from over: ICRC Regional Director. icrc.org
(2026-07-04). Every drop counts: Gaza's water crisis deepens as summer takes hold. icrc.org
(2026-07-04). Return Venezuela's Stolen Wealth For Full Quake Recovery. scheerpost.com Jill Clark-Gollub, Popular Resistance. In the wake of devastating earthquakes, and for a full recovery, "It is time to return to Venezuela what rightfully belongs to Venezuela." SanctionsKill/Americas Without Sanctions invites international solidarity activists and organizations to sign and share the following statement here. We extend our full solidarity and condolences to the Venezuelan people as they grapple …
(2026-07-04). Ronaldo sends message to Venezuelan earthquake survivor. aljazeera.com Cristiano Ronaldo has sent a message to a young Venezuelan earthquake survivor, recovering in hospital.
(2026-07-04). Humanitarian assistance or strategic entrenchment? strategic-culture.su Venezuela's reconstruction could become Washington's next geopolitical opportunity | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Natural disasters…
(2026-07-04). Democratic Front extends condolences to Venezuela. iacenter.org The Department of International Relations, Democratic Front for the Liberation of Palestine issued the following statement of condolence to the people of Venezuela, on June 26, 2026. The Department of External Relations of the Democratic Front for the Liberation of Palestine (DFLP) has sent messages of condolence to a number of political, official and popular institutions in the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, expressing its profound sympathy with the Venezuelan people following the devastating earthquakes that claimed dozens of lives, injured large numbers of people and caused widespread destruction and suffer…
(2026-07-04). Venezuela earthquake: ICRC mobilizes rapid response in support of the Venezuelan Red Cross‚ÄØ. icrc.org
(2026-07-04). Venezuela: Delcy Rodríguez Holds Press Conference with International Correspondents, Earthquake Death Toll Rises to 2,595. orinocotribune.com During an international press conference at La Carlota Airport in Caracas on Thursday, Venezuela's Acting President Delcy Rodríguez stated that, following the two earthquakes that struck north-central Venezuela last week, targeted media campaigns were launched to manufacture chaos and hinder ongoing search-and-rescue efforts. | Reflecting on the disaster, Rodríguez noted that the events of June 24 constituted "a natural tragedy of a scale we never imagined, even though we knew a seismic event could occur in our country." | Providing an official update on the casualties, she reported that the confirmed death toll…
(2026-07-04). Venezuela Activates Caracas La Guaira Air Bridge for Post-Quake Aid. orinocotribune.com Venezuela's Government mobilizes comprehensive relief efforts following devastating quakes, ensuring vital supplies reach affected communities in La Guaira and Caracas. | The Government of Venezuela, through the Bolivarian National Armed Forces (FANB, in Spanish), has activated an air bridge connecting Caracas, the nation's capital, with Caraballeda, in La Guaira state, to guarantee the distribution of supplies and assistance in areas devastated by recent earthquakes. | This crucial humanitarian operation, initiated on July 2, underscores the national commitment to emergency response and social welfare. | From th…
(2026-07-04). WHYY Newscast for Saturday 8:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-07-04). The Indian Wars Continue: 150 Years After Victory At Greasy Grass. popularresistance.org Since the 1776 Declaration of Independence, the United States has only formally declared war eleven times across five conflicts, and yet it has been at war in hundreds of conflicts throughout most of its existence. To answer why the United States is locked into a state of perpetual war, we have to look to the violent seizure Indigenous land. Tracing this history back to the nation's founding, as illuminated by the new First America podcast series, reveals how Native resistance has radically shaped U.S. history, laying the groundwork for its most violent conflicts and unchecked militarism.
(2026-07-04). Chinese Military Headquarters vs. Egypt's Octagon: A Strategic Analysis. moderndiplomacy.eu Chinese military circles and websites view the new Egyptian Strategic Command headquarters, "The Octagon," of the Egyptian Ministry of Defense in the New Administrative Capital near Cairo as an unprecedented engineering and architectural marvel and a significant qualitative addition to command and control capabilities in the Middle East. Military assessments and intelligence analyses accurately confirm …
(2026-07-04). Scenic Youshui River gorge draws visitors to Hubei. ecns.cn The Maodong Cave and Ata Gorge along the Youshui River in Laifeng County, Enshi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, Hubei province, has attracted numerous visitors with their picturesque scenery.
(2026-07-04). Empire Managers Invent Fake Threats So We Won't Fight The Real Monsters. caitlinjohnstone.com.au Western politics is mostly just empire managers making up fake problems to fight so they don't have to address the real problems. | Can't stop waging wars or the western empire will collapse. So they make up fake threats from dictators and tyrants and take action to stop them. | Can't stop inflating the military budget and circling the planet with more and more war machinery or the military-industrial complex will stop reaping profits. So they tell you to be afraid of Muslims and "terrorists" and Russia and Chi…
(2026-07-04). Chemical Accidents Are on the Rise as Trump Proposes Weakening Regulations. truthout.org Physicist Ronald Koopman appeared at a Southern California Air District meeting in 2018 to talk about what seemed like an arcane scientific topic: hydrofluoric acid dispersion and water mitigation testing. Hydrofluoric acid, also known as hydrogen fluoride or HF, is used to manufacture a range of materials, including refrigerants, gasoline, fluorine-based pesticides and fluoropolymers like… |
(2026-07-04). 'I'm melting': Soccer fans brave the heat at FIFA Fan Fest on July 4. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Soccer fans flocked to the FIFA Fan Fest at Lemon Hill on Saturday despite the dangerous heat. | Philadelphia is under an extreme heat warning, with Saturday's temperature expected to reach around 100 degrees Fahrenheit, and the heat index, a measure of how hot the air feels, expected to soar as high as 106 degrees. | "It is hot," Brian Keller said as he drank water from a paper cup and stood in front of a giant misting fan. "We flew out from St. Louis on a whim to come see…
(2026-07-04). Huge crowds gather as Khamenei funeral ceremonies begin in Iran. geo.tv 
(2026-07-04). Syria launches gas project with Saudi firm in latest Gulf energy partnership. al-monitor.com The project is the latest in a series of Gulf-backed investments aimed at rebuilding Syria's energy sector after the ouster of President Bashar al-Assad in December 2024.
(2004-07-26). AI romance scam impersonating Dubai prince ensnares victims. tribune.com.pk 
The case illustrates how fraudsters posing as the real-life crown prince of Dubai ensnare victims by cultivating online relationships before swindling them out of money, with researchers tracing some of the scams to crime syndicates in Nigeria. | Maria met the scammer impersonating Prince Hamdan bin Mohammed, also known by his pen name Fazza, on a dating site before the conversation moved to a messaging app where he bombarded her with romantic messages. | "He kept on messaging me even when I was sleeping," the Filipino domestic worker told AFP, requesting that her real name and age be withheld. "It felt like t…
(2026-07-04). China to build space-ground asteroid monitoring and early warning system. ecns.cn China will establish a space-ground integrated monitoring system for near-Earth asteroids to strengthen its early warning and planetary defense capabilities, the country's space agency said.
(2026-07-04). EconoScope | Chinese luffa sponge products reach global markets from remote mountain county. ecns.cn Once a common kitchen scrubber in Chinese households, the humble dried loofah sponge has become an export success, with products from a remote county in central China now reaching consumers in more than 50 countries.
(2026-07-04). Chinese car sales in Europe surpass Japanese brands for first time in May. ecns.cn Chinese passenger vehicle sales in Europe surpassed those of Japanese automakers for the first time in May, industry data showed.
(2026-07-04). NATO leaders including Trump to affirm to collective defence in Ankara, summit text says. al-monitor.com By Andrew Gray and Lili BayerBRUSSELS, July 3 (Reuters) РNATO leaders including U.S. President Donald Trump are set to affirm an "ironclad commitment" to collective defence under the alliance's Article 5 pact at a summit in Ankara next week, according to a text approved by NATO ambassadors on Friday and reviewed by Reuters.NATO members are also set to pledge €70 billion ($80 billion) in military assistance to Ukraine for 2026 and "at least equivalent levels" of support in 2027, according to the declaration, which still needs final approval from the leaders at the summit.
(2026-07-04). Closer to the Fire — Increasing Tropical Sunlight. wattsupwiththat.com The purpose of this analysis is to examine whether changes in tropical solar exposure are consistent with observed changes in atmospheric moisture and heat redistribution.
(2026-07-04). Young performers stage local opera show in Southwest China. ecns.cn Young performers present Xiaoyi Wanwanqiang opera, a national-level intangible cultural heritage item, during a showcase performance in Xiaoyi, Shanxi province.
(2026-07-04). Vote for Pacifica Mission Coalition Candidates at KPFK. indybay.org There is a Pacifica Mission Coalition candidate slate that is running at KPFA to defend democracy…
(2026-07-04). Australia: Union rams through sellout endorsement in small meeting at Western Sydney University. wsws.org The meeting showed developing concern among educators over the role of the NTEU and other trade unions in enforcing the dictates of the corporate elite and its governments.
(2026-07-04). HaàØti Liberté statement slams SCOTUS TPS ruling. iacenter.org July 1, 2026 Berthony Dupont, director of HaàØti Liberté, wrote the following statement dated Jun. 27, 2026, about the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in Mullin v. Doe, allowing Temporary Protected Status to be stripped from Haitian and Syrian immigrants.. It was posted at haitiliberte.com on June 30 and will appear in the July 1, 2026. print issue of that newspaper. We at HaàØti Liberté are outraged but not surprised by the U.S. Supreme Court's 6 — 3 decision in the case of Mullin v. Doe to clear the way for the Trump administration to end the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) of some 350,000 Ha…
(2026-07-04). Friday 7/3: Stop talking attitude, talk being joint landlord in the USA: a walking tour. indybay.org meet in the lobby of the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco…
(2026-07-04). Morocco face co-hosts Canada in race to Quarter-finals. newarab.com 
Coming fourth in 2022's tournament in Qatar, the Atlas Lions are hoping to match their record run where they became the first African nation to reach the semi-finals. | Having won the Africa Cup of Nations earlier in the year, following a controversial final with Senegal, Morocco have…
(2026-07-04). WBJEE 2026 Counselling: Registration, Choice Filling Begin Today. ummid.com West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB) is starting from today i.e. Tuesday June 30, 2026 choice filling and online registration of students seeking admission in West Bengal colleges of Engineering and Technology, Pharmacy and Architecture on the basis of WBJEE 2026 score.
(2026-07-04). WI: AFSCME Local 1: Resolution in Support of the Minnesota Fifteen! wibailoutpeople.org 
AFSCME Wisconsin State Employees Union (WSEU) — Local 1 AFSCME Local 1: Resolution in Support of the Minnesota Fifteen Whereas on June 16, 2026, fifteen Minnesotans, including several union members, were arrested in direct retaliation for their courageous support of their neighbors during Operation Metro Surge, Whereas this courageous support was rooted in providing food …
(2026-07-04). FIFA, Capitalism, Fascism, Commodification Of Sports & Trumpism. indybay.org The commodification of sports and FIFA are connected as capitalism is structuring sports to make more profits. Professor George Wright who is an expert on sports talks about the history of FIFA and capitalism.
(2026-07-04). The fair go has got up and gone. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-07-04). Thursday 7/9: Bats of Santa Cruz County. indybay.org Boulder Creek Branch Library, 13390 W Park Ave, Boulder Creek…
(2026-07-04). 2026 FIFA WC: All eyes on Vozinha as countdown to Cape Verde Vs Argentina begins. ummid.com All eyes are on Vozinha as Cape Verde readies to face defending World Cup Champion Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Knockout Round or Round of 32 Match Saturday July 04, 2026.
(2026-07-04). Ronaldo's 1st Knockout Stage Goal Takes Portugal to 2026 WC Last 16. ummid.com Cristiano Ronaldo Friday July 03, 2026 scored his maiden Football World Cup Knockout Stage Goal to defeat Croatia, and take Portugal to the 2026 FIFA World Cup Last 16.
(2026-07-04). Why NATO's Ankara Summit Is All About Countering Russia's Long-Term Threat. thinktank.pk NATO is expected to reaffirm that Russia poses a long-term threat to Euro-Atlantic security at the Ankara Summit. Explore why the Alliance is reshaping its strategy, strengthening collective defence, and expanding support for Ukraine. The upcoming NATO Summit in Ankara is about more than reaffirming the Alliance's collective defence pledge. It reflects a profound strategic …
(2026-07-04). Meet Awais Ahmed: Karnataka Villager Who Built INR 9,00 Cr Space Empire. ummid.com Splitting his time between bustling headquarters in Bengaluru and Los Angeles, Awais Ahmed's meteoric rise has earned him slots on prestigious lists like Forbes 30 Under 30 and MIT Innovators Under 35.
(2026-07-04). Most Empires in History Fell by Age 250. The US Is at a Weighty Crossroads. truthout.org As a veteran of the U.S. war on Afghanistan, I visit high schools on a regular basis to talk about the military. I try to fill in the blanks that military recruiters intentionally ignore. I find that when asked, most students can say very little about the reasons why the U.S. fights. They often wrongly assume that the U.S. fights in self-defense or to protect democracy when in reality the U.S. |
(2026-07-04). NATO's Credibility Crisis: When the Alliance Survives But the Guarantee Dies. moderndiplomacy.eu Last Tuesday, Secretary of State Marco Rubio told European defense ministers that Article 5 the collective defense clause binding NATO together for 75 years was now conditional on specific defense spending targets. No longer would an attack on one member automatically trigger American response. Instead, response would depend on whether that member had met Washington's …
(2026-07-04). The Nationwide Resistance Against Flock Surveillance Cameras Is Gaining Steam. truthout.org Resistance is mounting across the United States against the increasing use of surveillance tech company Flock Safety's cameras, with a growing number of cities canceling contracts as the artificial intelligence-powered license plate readers are quietly being installed in thousands of locations nationwide. State and local police departments first used the Atlanta-based company's automated… |
(2026-07-04). 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.
(2026-07-04). How Large Solar Eruptions Evolve Thermally. ummid.com Indian astrophysicists have uncovered new insights into how large solar eruptions, known as Interplanetary Coronal Mass Ejections (ICMEs), evolve thermally during their journey from the Sun to the Earth.
(2026-07-04). Horse-trading in New Caledonia over provincial presidency elections. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Patrick Decloitre of RNZ Pacific New Caledonia's newly-elected three provincial assemblies — Northern, Southern and the Loyalty Islands — have elected their respective presidents following the elections held on June 28 in the French Pacific territory. The make-up of the three provinces and their respective majorities were already known since the poll on Sunday.
(2026-07-04). 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.
(2026-07-04). Breaking: "You can't hide" — Dubbins challenges Graham to Unite GS debate. thecanary.co 
Unite general secretary election challenger Simon Dubbins has publicly challenged incumbent Sharon Graham to stop hiding from him and debate him directly. The explosive challenge comes after Graham repeatedly sent proxies rather than face Dubbins in person, to the disgust of members — even close allies. While Dubbins attended every hustings to which he was […] | By
(2026-07-04). VFW Posts have fraud problems all across the nation. indybay.org 4th of July, Washington D.C. Fireworks Display…
(2026-07-04). Tuesday 7/7: Picket & Pray. indybay.org Zoom | www.interfaithforpalestine.com/online…
(2026-07-04). Requiem for America on the Fourth of July. scheerpost.com Chris Hedges ScheerPost Neoliberalism, better understood by its less sanitized term cutthroat capitalism, is the poison that destroyed our democracy. It gave the billionaire class and corporations the ideological cover to impoverish the working class, impose crippling austerity, hollow out democratic institutions, buy off our two ruling political parties and deform our courts into appendages of …
(2026-07-04). Khamenei funeral ceremonies draw huge crowds in Iran's capital. newarab.com 
Vast crowds of Iranians loyal to the Islamic republic massed in Tehran on Saturday to begin almost a week of Clad in black and waving blood-red flags seen as a call for vengeance and justice under Shia Islam, mourners thronged the Gran…
(2026-07-04). England vs Mexico World Cup knockout match to go ahead as scheduled. aljazeera.com No decision was ever made to reschedule the kickoff time of 6pm local time in Mexico City, sources tell Al Jazeera.
(2026-07-04). Iraq: Photography Award 2026. icrc.org International Committee of the Red Cross & Iraqi Red Crescent Society…
(2026-07-04). Top 6 Best Sites to Buy Google Reviews to Improve Reputation. moderndiplomacy.eu The best sites to buy Google reviews are not all created equal, and choosing the wrong one can damage the very reputation you are trying to build. I have evaluated dozens of providers across real client accounts, tracking account quality, delivery behavior, retention rates at 30 and 90 days, and supporting responsiveness. This guide covers …
(2026-07-04). DTE Maha 2026 Post HSC Pharmacy Diploma Admission Begins. ummid.com Online registration of the students seeking admission in First Year Post HSC Diploma in Pharmacy (D Pharm) for the year 2026-2027 started through DTE Maharashtra official website phd26.dtemaharashtra.gov.in.
(2026-07-04). Clashes between Druze fighters, Syrian forces raise fears of renewed violence. al-monitor.com The episodes in Druze-majority Suwayda escalated amid kidnappings, various disputes, and absent movement on integrating Druze into state institutions.
(2026-07-04). Monday 7/6: Phone Zap for. indybay.org Zoom | us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/YyqMkDW……
(2026-07-04). Maharashtra TET goes online from 2027. ummid.com The Maharashtra Teacher Eligibility Test (MAHA TET) exam will be held in Online Mode i.e. CBT — Computer Based Test mode, from its next edition to be held in 2027.
(2026-07-04). Born on the Fourth of July: Celebrating Ron Kovic's Enduring Legacy. scheerpost.com Joshua Scheer As we celebrate the Fourth of July with a conversation between our publisher and namesake, Robert Scheer, and the remarkable Ron Kovic, it is worth revisiting Born on the Fourth of July. I've included both the original trailer and several memorable scenes from this landmark film about war, patriotism, and redemption. Tom Cruise …
(2026-07-04). Saturday 7/4: Free virtual screening of the documentary film "Samouni Road" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ckej……
(2026-07-04). Monday 7/6: No Monarchs Monday: Weekly Protest at Tesla in San Francisco. indybay.org At the Tesla Dealership, 999 Van Ness (corner of Van Ness and O'Farrell), San Francisco…
(2026-07-04). Patriotic Pet Parade at Betsy Ross House in Old City celebrates America's 250th birthday. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? The Patriotic Pet Parade returned to the Betsy Ross House for the Fourth of July in celebration of America's 250th birthday. | At the Betsy Ross House, the grounds served as the runway for pets in patriotic costumes. The competition boasted 22 pets donning a range of red, white and blue attire. Categories for judging included most patriotic, best look inspired by Betsy Ross, best duo, best non-canine and best in show. | "It is probably one of the hardest things I do all year…
(2026-07-04). Mark Carney Unveils $35B Canadian Pipeline Project as Climate Crisis Accelerates. truthout.org On the heels of young Canadians suing over Prime Minister Mark Carney's climate "failure" and people across the country mobilizing to urge the government to "stop fast-tracking destruction," the Liberal leader on Thursday made a pair of fossil fuel-related announcements that sparked fresh anger. Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith of the United Conservative Party announced that the… |
(2004-07-26). Farah Khan, Murali Sharma recall 'Main Hoon Na' stunt incident. tribune.com.pk 
Indian filmmaker Farah Khan visited actors Ashwini Kalsekar and Murali Sharma for a vlog, where a casual cooking session turned into a walk down memory lane, bringing early 2000s cinema nostalgia and highlighting the chaotic reality of filming pre-CGI action sequences. | The conversation centred around Farah's 2004 blockbuster directorial debut, Main Hoon Na, which starred Shah Rukh Khan, Sushmita Sen, and Suniel Shetty. | Sharma, who played the antagonist in the film, recalled that his first day on set came with a reality check. Fresh off his performance in the gritty crime drama Maqbool, Sharma attempted to…
(2026-07-04). Brazil, Paraguay advance to 2026 FIFA WC last 16 after stunning victories. ummid.com Brazil and Paraguay Monday June 29, 2026 advanced to the 2026 Football World Cup Round of 16 after defeating Japan and Germany in their respective matches in the knockout round.
(2026-07-04). More Weightage to Board Exams, Separate NEET: Recommendations on Edu Reforms. ummid.com The Ministry of Education has been suggested with different proposals that included giving more weightage to board exams, and conducting separate NEET UG exams for MBBS/BDS, AYUSH and Nursing courses.
(2026-07-04). PECO workers strike on July Fourth for the first time in the utility's history. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? For the first time in its 145-year history, PECO's 1,600 unionized workers went on strike just after midnight Saturday after negotiations on a new labor agreement with the utility's management collapsed. | In a statement, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 614, which represents linemen, gas odor responders and technicians, call center and other back-office employees, said the company's "lack of seriousness over six months of bargaining has forced us to thi…
(2026-07-04). Students and academics sold out for debt-trap degree factories. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-07-04). Alexander Nosovich, an expert on Belarus: Minsk cannot remain neutral. uwidata.com 
By Edvard Chesnokov Alexander Nosovich is a member of the Council for Foreign and Defense Policy (Rus. SVOP), the oldest and the leading Russian international affairs think tank. As an expert on Belarus, the Baltic States, and East Europe, Nosovich is the editor-in-chief of RuBaltic.Ru, a media dedicated to the issues of this region, and the editor-in-chief of Eurasia.Expert, a …
(2026-07-04). The Great American State Fair Is a Great Trumpian Disaster. progressivehub.net ALEX SHEPHARD | THE NEW REPUBLIC…
(2026-07-04). Are We Willing to Actually Tax Billionaires or Only Willing to Talk About It? progressivehub.net RO KHANNA | COMMON DREAMS…
(2026-07-04). The First Indigenous Women in Congress Carry a Legacy Older Than American Democracy Itself. portside.org The First Indigenous Women in Congress Carry a Legacy Older Than American Democracy Itself |
(2026-07-04). IBM Unpacks World's 1st Sub-1 Nanometer Chip Technology. ummid.com In what is billed as a major semiconductor breakthrough, Tech giant IBM introduced the world's first sub-1 nanometer (nm) chip technology, featuring a revolutionary transistor architecture at the 0.7 nm, or 7 angstrom node.
(2026-07-04). Saturday 7/4: Restore the frontier, a 4th of July elegy: the walking tour. indybay.org meet in the lobby of the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco…
(2026-07-04). Elusive Language: What is Terrorism Really? covertactionmagazine.com Actually I have grown tired of explaining to people the deception at the heart of airport security procedures. For years I have tried to show that the explanations given for the increasingly intrusive, not to mention time-consuming, controls to which passengers in international travel and for decades now in domestic movement have nothing to do …
(2026-07-04). Tibetan and Other Minorities in Communist China Protest CCP Equal Unity Law. indybay.org PROTEST BY TIBETANS AND OTHER MINORITIES IN COMMUNIST CHINA PROTEST THE RACIST 'ETHNIC UNITY LAW IN FRONT OF THE COMMUNIST CHINESE CONSULATE IN SAN FRANCISCO ON JULY 1ST, 2026.
(2026-07-04). What Nuclear Weapons Conceal, As Exposed by Mark Twain. ummid.com In the nuclear age, humanity's greatest challenge is no longer mastering destructive power, but refusing the moral narratives that make its use appear necessary.
(2026-07-04). Why Europe is no longer protecting Israel as it used to be. ummid.com European rhetoric has become harsher, diplomatic taboos have been broken, and Israel must come to terms with the fact that the historical memory of the Holocaust is no longer a guarantee of political protection in the West.
(2026-07-04). Defiance Against Trump Drives Rise of Democratic Socialist in DC Mayor's Race. truthout.org On August 11, 2025, President Trump initiated a federal takeover of Washington, D.C. Nearly 11 months later, Washingtonians organized around one of the most progressive candidates in the District's mayoral history, a democratic socialist named Janeese Lewis George. Since August 2025, every corner of the District of Columbia has swarmed with thousands of National Guard troops… |
(2026-07-04). At 250, America is still deciding who belongs. aljazeera.com Birthright citizenship survived, but the fight over who is fully recognised as American is far from over.
(2026-07-04). Egypt coach dedicates World Cup shootout win to Palestine. newarab.com 
"Good things happen because of good people, in Egypt and all over the world, and across the Arab world. I want to say one more thing — the Palestinian people, my heart and soul is with them, they are so happy for us, and I thank them. May God make them successful, make them victorious, and may God have mercy on the martyrs," Hassan told reporters after the match. | The comme…
(2026-07-04). Remains believed to be of 3 missing men found in south Lebanon. newarab.com 
Weeks after four men went missing and their case made headlines in the country, the remains of three people were found in a South Lebanon area while a fourth man was found alive but injured, amid The four men — Jawad Shadi Bazzi, Hadi Kamal al-Raqqa, Mohammad Ali Hassan and Ali Mousa Qashmar — had headed to southern Lebanon on two motorcycles on 15 June amid reports of a truce, but their families reported them missing after all communication with them was lost. | Lebanon'
(2026-07-04). The Times May Be A-Changin'. wattsupwiththat.com The natives are increasingly restless, un-subservient, outraged at their ruling classes, and ready to replace the current authoritarian system. The status quo cannot go on forever.
(2026-07-04). New Zealand: Labour's hollow promises in lead up to November election. wsws.org Labour's record demonstrates that it is a party of big business that shares the National Party-led government's agenda of militarism and austerity.
(2026-07-04). DTE Maha Diploma Admission 2026: Last Date Extended Again. ummid.com The Directorate of Technical Education (DTE) Maharashtra has extended — for the second time, the last date of application and submission of online form for admission in Post SSC Polytechnic Diploma courses for the year 2026.
(2026-07-04). Prospective UK PM Burnham rules out early general election. newarab.com 
Burnham – currently the only candidate to replace Starmer, who resigned as Labour leader and prime minister last month – is Participating in an "Ask Me Anything…
(2026-07-04). Trump praises army, rails against communism in US 250th anniversary speech. aljazeera.com At Mount Rushmore Trump warns of 'communist menace', ties rhetoric to immigration ahead of November midterms.
(2026-07-04). From Vietnam to Today: Ron Kovic on War, Peace and Never Giving Up. scheerpost.com Joshua Scheer More than fifty-five years after they first met during an anti-Vietnam War march in Los Angeles, Robert Scheer and Vietnam veteran Ron Kovic reunite for a deeply personal conversation about friendship, war, trauma, and hope. Kovic reflects on the wounds he has carried since being paralyzed in Vietnam, the lifelong cost of war …
(2026-07-04). Qingdao Port opens new Vietnam direct shipping route. ecns.cn Qingdao Port of Shandong Port Group has launched a new direct container service to Vietnam, further expanding its shipping network in Southeast Asia.
(2026-07-04). July 4, 2026: What are we supposed to be celebrating? therealnews.com 
As the United States of America limps its way across the 250-year mark, I'm asking myself the same question you're probably asking yourself this July 4 weekend. What, exactly, are we supposed to be celebrating right now? | I look around with weary eyes and see what's left of this majestically big, beautiful, and bountiful landscape being turned into an overheated toxic wasteland peppered with bunkers and backup bunkers for the rich. | I see the actual jackbooted, masked federal thugs I was taught to fear hunting people in our communities, and I see the gathering emptiness in our streets and parks and stores.
(2026-07-04). Sexual assault on sedated partners becoming an organised crime as "truly international" network exposed. thecanary.co 
Domestic abuse — The National Crime Agency (NCA) has revealed that they have been investigating a "truly international network" of organised sexual abuse and assault in which drugs are used to sedate unwitting victims "often taking place over decades". Helen Millichap, director of the National Centre for Violence Against Women and Girls and Public Protection, […] | By
(2026-07-04). Mali hit by new wave of coordinated attacks. newarab.com 
Jihadists and their separatist Tuareg allies hit The fighting, which started around 5: 00 am (0500 GMT), came just over two months after the groups staged attacks against the ruling junta in which the country's defence minister was killed. | The new attacks were reported in the northern towns of Gao, Anefis and Aguelhok, plus the central town of Sevare and a prison at Kenieroba near the African nation's capital. | Since coups in…
(2026-07-04). July 4th anniversary speakers at NZ rally slam American 'freedom built on bones of colonised'. asiapacificreport.nz 
Asia Pacific Report Pro-Palestine and anti-war protesters gathered at the US Consulate in downtown Auckland today to mark July 4 — but they were not celebrating the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States, they were condemning "liberation with bombs". Several speakers criticised US global and military policies in this the 144th week…
(2026-07-04). Philly POPS performs at Independence Park with Idina Menzel, even as heat wave forces cancellation of other July 4 events. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Despite the brutal heat that forced many of Philadelphia's Independence Day celebrations to be canceled Friday, the Philly Pops played on with Temperatures peaked in the triple digits earlier in the afternoon, less than 24 hours after record-breaking
(2026-07-04). Charged in Anti-ICE Conspiracy, Two Minnesota Defendants Speak Out. wibailoutpeople.org 
Unicorn Riot coverage of ICE In Minnesota 2025-2026 Federal Indictment on Minnesota 15 Peddles DOJ 'Antifa' Conspiracy Angle After Raids Operation Metro Surge 'Brought Terror and Human Rights Violations to Minnesota Communities' Federal Case Unravels, Four Felony Charges on Minnesota Activist Are Turned Into One Misdemeanor Unsealed Court Docs Spotlight Judge's Rejection of Federal Search …
(2026-07-04). What the Asia-Pacific needs is stability and cooperation, not turmoil and division: FM. ecns.cn What the Asia-Pacific needs is stability and cooperation rather than turmoil and division, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Thursday.
(2026-07-04). EU-Japan Security Partnership. uwidata.com By Mehmet Enes Be≈üer The EU—Japan security partnership represents a promising but insufficiently developed pillar of international security cooperation. Despite the shared values, economic interdependence, and commitment to the international order grounded on rules, the EU—Japan partnership has been viewed more as symbolic affirmation of mutual intentions rather than strategic action aimed at practical implementation …
(2026-07-04). Comicomment | The American Dream: A Crystal ball illusion. ecns.cn Two hundred and fifty years ago, the United States was founded on the promise of freedom. Two hundred and fifty years later, it is still selling the American Dream to the world. But as reality continues to puncture the illusion, how many people are still willing to believe?
(2026-07-04). Thursday 7/9: Know-Your-Rights Training. indybay.org Grassroots House, 2022 Blake Street, Berkeley California 94704…
(2026-07-04). People power works: evil Thiel's Ireland retreat cancelled after campaign. thecanary.co 
In a sign of how hollow power can be once confronted, a Wicklow hotel has cancelled a Peter Thiel led event after a relatively brief campaign from Irish activists. A collection of the world's most despicable ruling class parasites were set to infest the Powerscourt Hotel as part of a conference run by a secretive […] | By
(2026-07-04). Iranians begin to gather for Khamenei funeral ceremonies. newarab.com 
Iranians began to gather on Friday for the funeral ceremonies of Iranian authorities have planned a marathon
(2026-07-04). Why France Risked Everything to Help America Defeat the British Empire. thinktank.pk As the United States marks 250 years of independence, discover why France backed the American Revolution, how the alliance reshaped global geopolitics, and why its legacy still influences transatlantic relations today. When Americans celebrate the 250th anniversary of their independence, the story is often told through the names of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and the …
(2026-07-04). France vs Paraguay: World Cup Round of 16 — Mbappe, prediction, kickoff. aljazeera.com France have been the best team so far at the World Cup, although Paraguay are confident after upsetting Germany.
(2026-07-04). Blue book says China is warming at a faster rate than the global average. ecns.cn China is warming at a faster rate than the global average, according to the Blue Book on Climate Change in China 2026 released on Thursday.
(2026-07-04). Sahra Wagenknecht offers to cooperate with far-right Alternative for Germany. wsws.org It has long been evident that there are similarities in the political programmes of the Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance (BSW) and the Alternative for Germany (AfD). But now the BSW is going a step further and offering the far-right party political cooperation.
(2026-07-04). Sylvia Rivera Marsha P Johnson! Remember Their Names and Contributions. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-07-04). China's total box office revenue for 2026 surpasses $2.4 billion. ecns.cn China's total box office revenue for 2026 has surpassed 17.5 billion yuan (about $2.4 billion), according to data from online ticketing platforms.
(2026-07-04). Thirty-two years on, young Rwandans reflect on progress, pain and hope. aljazeera.com For many young Rwandans, Liberation Day is as much about the future as the past.
(2026-07-04). Mass protests in Germany as far-right AfD meets. newarab.com 
Thousands of demonstrators flooded a About 20,000 people flocked to Erfurt, in Thuringia state, according to police, to protest against the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party that tops national opinion polls. | The protesters, led by an alliance dubbed "Resistance", blocked routes into the city, with some abseiling fr…
(2026-07-04). China-ASEAN Cultural Heritage Dialogue held in Dunhuang. ecns.cn The China-ASEAN Cultural Heritage Dialogue, themed "Enduring heritage, shared beauty for all," was held in Dunhuang, Gansu province, on Thursday.
(2026-07-04). 250 years since the Declaration of Independence. wsws.org The 250th anniversary of the founding document of the American Revolution is being marked by the staggering crisis and decay of those original democratic principles.
(2026-07-04). Exclusive: YP suspends Wimborne-Idrissi — for event she didn't attend. thecanary.co 
Your Party (YP) has suspended three members of its executive committee — for attending a socialist event. Well-known Jewish left-winger Naomi Wimborne-Idrissi, Essex's Solma Ahmed and the RMT's Mel Mullins were all suspended for participating in a Socialist Federation conference: YP got it wrong, but that's not the point But at least one of those […] | By
(2026-07-04). Saturday 7/4: Social Movements without security in land access a walking tour. indybay.org meet in the lobby of the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco…
(2026-07-04). WHYY Newscast for Saturday 10:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-07-04). The political significance of the Colombian and Peruvian elections. wsws.org Rather than a turn to the right by the working class or the broad mass of the population, the elections express disgust with the entire political establishment.
(2026-07-04). China proposes 12 new digital and green jobs for review. ecns.cn China has proposed 12 new occupations for inclusion in its official job classification list, the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security said on Friday.
(2026-07-04). Mayor Cherelle Parker honors actor Colman Domingo and other Philadelphians with inaugural Celebration of Freedom awards. whyy.org 
From Delco to Chesco and Montco to Bucks, what about life in Philly's suburbs do you want WHYY News to cover? Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker on Saturday bestowed eight awards as part of the city's inaugural Celebration of Freedom ceremony at the National Constitution Center. | In the lead-up to the awards presentation, Parker reflected on America's 250th birthday. She evoked the suffering of slavery and highlighted the work of abolitionists to execute the promises left unfulfilled by the nation's founders, who said that "all men are created equal." | "And on this 250th b…
(2026-07-04). How Congress manipulates its own rules to make sure Israel still gets its weapons. mondoweiss.net 
This week offered a clear example of how elected officials in Washington, D.C., bend their own rules to keep weapons flowing to Israel. Political results outside Washington this week also showed us why this may soon change.
(2026-07-04). How Global Heating's Red Glare Spoiled America's 250th, with Trump's Help. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — In 1850, the anti-slavery, unionist President
(2026-07-04). Kylian Mbappe highest goal scorer in Football WC Knockout stage. ummid.com France Captain Kylian Mbappe Wednesday July 01, 2026 became the highest goal scorer in the FIFA World Cup Knockouts.
(2026-07-04). National Call In Day, July 6, 2026: Stand With Immigrants' Rights Activist Nadia Topete! wibailoutpeople.org 
MONDAY, National Call In Day, July 6: Stand With Immigrants' Rights Activist Nadia Topete! Say No to Grand Jury Repression! On July 1, law enforcement came to the home of immigrants' rights activist and Centro CSO member, Nadia Topete, to deliver a second subpoena ordering her to speak in front of a grand jury on …
(2026-07-04). Centre v Right populism: Same grievances, different answers. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-07-04). FIFA World Cup: Round of 16 match schedule and which teams qualified. aljazeera.com Full list of teams in the World Cup's last-16, who they play for a place in the quarterfinals and match start times.
(2026-07-04). Messi scores again but Argentina given World Cup upset fright by Cape Verde. aljazeera.com Lionel Messi opens scoring but Argentina taken to extra time by Cape Verde, which threatened greatest World Cup upset.
(2026-07-04). Cooperation between countries should not target any third party: FM Spokesperson. ecns.cn Cooperation between countries should not target any third party or harm the interests of any third party, still less be used as a pretext for forming exclusive "small circles" and stirring up confrontation and antagonism, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Friday.
(2026-07-04). Multiple achievements unveiled at opening of 2026 Global Digital Economy Conference. ecns.cn A series of key reports and initiatives were released at the opening ceremony of the 2026 Global Digital Economy Conference in Beijing on Thursday.
(2026-07-04). Ecological corridor takes shape along Grand Canal in Hebei. ecns.cn In recent years, Nanpi County in Cangzhou City, Hebei Province, has systematically advanced greening and beautification projects along the Grand Canal.
(2026-07-04). 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?
(2026-07-04). 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.
(2026-07-04). 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.
(2026-07-04). Most SCOTUS Decisions Are Now Made in Secret. portside.org Most SCOTUS Decisions Are Now Made in Secret |
(2026-07-04). RRB Group D CEN 08/2024 CBT Result Announced, Check Now. ummid.com The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has announced today i.e. Wednesday July 01, 2026 on its official as well as regional websites the result of the candidates who appeared in the RRB Group D (CEN 08/2024) Computer Based Test (CBT).
(2026-07-04). Egypt hands prison term to ex-doctor over hospital abuse claims. newarab.com 
An Omnia Swaydan was convicted over a Facebook post describing what she said were cases of abuse at Al-Shatby University Hospital in the Mediterranean city of Alexandria, where she trained in 2020, according to her lawyer Mohamed Ramadan. | The court sentenced her to six months in jail but suspended the term for three years, according to Egypt's state-ow…
(2026-07-04). Sinn Féin confirm intention to back continuation of cruel, colonial hare coursing. thecanary.co 
Sinn Féin, ever keen to present itself as the vanguard of opposing illegitimate British presence in Ireland, have confirmed they will vote against banning the barbaric colonial practice of hare coursing. Hare coursing involves a wild hare first being captured, a cruel and traumatising ordeal in itself. Organisers then trap the creature in an enclosure […] | By
(2026-07-04). Arias sends Colombia into World Cup last-16 with 1-0 win over Ghana. aljazeera.com The World Cup round of 32 ends with Colombia beating Ghana 1-0, as Jhon Arias sends the South Americans through.
(2026-07-04). The Great American State Un-Fair Flop. indybay.org Trump has once again outdone himself with his latest Great American State Fair, great un-extravaganza on the National Mall, billed as a celebration of the 250th anniversary of our nation's independence. The unpopular president's thinly veiled "vanity fair" has been met by a disinterested and bored public that has become increasingly fatigued and leery of participating in anything Trump. This, combined with intermittent power outages and a collapsing stage along with Trump's highly partisan opening ceremony speech that lasted almost 30 minutes, has turned off many people.
(2026-07-04). UP Polytechnic Round 1 Allotment Result 2026: Steps to Check. ummid.com The Joint Entrance Examination Council Uttar Pradesh (JEECUP) is declaring today i.e. Wednesday July 01, 2026 the UP Polytechnic Round 1 Seat Allotment Result on its official website 'jeecup.admissions.nic.in'.
(2026-07-04). What the ending of the U.S.' Temporary Protection Status could mean for Haiti. globalvoices.org 
'The termination of TPS is synonymous with the end of my life'Global Voices Image created using This post is part of Global Voices' July 2026 Spotlight series, "
(2026-07-04). Cape Verde national team — A football legacy. thecanary.co 
Tournaments are not always measured by who lifts the trophy, nor are great stories confined to the identity of the winner. In every World Cup, a team emerges that leaves the competition early but leaves a deeper impact than many who continue on the path. At the 2026 World Cup, Cape Verde was that story. […] | By
(2026-07-04). 'Common threads we share': Wilmington mural for America's 250th features birds on a wire and subtle tribute to Bob Marley. whyy.org 
What are journalists missing from the state of Delaware? What would you most like WHYY News to cover? Long after the parades, parties, barbecues and other events for America's 250th birthday become distant memories, Wilmington's birds on a wire will remain. | The large colorful fowl, including one majestic eagle, dominate a new 108-foot mural that's taking flight on a drab concrete wall on one of the city's northern gateways. | Located at Concord Avenue and Broom Street, the mural, whose height reaches 15 feet, also features depictions of two iconic Wilmington landmarks [mda…
(2026-07-04). The next stage of U.S.-Iran relations. strategic-culture.su By Peter VAN BUREN | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | The U.S.-Iran War may be dwindling its final phase, though the durability of any cea…
(2026-07-04). Stolen Buddhist statue from Hainan appears in Beijing museum. ecns.cn A bronze Buddhist statue displayed at the Guanfu Museum in Beijing is suspected of a nationally registered cultural relic stolen from the Temple of the Five Lords in south China's Hainan Province more than two decades ago.
(2026-07-04). City of Vallejo Releases Sanitized Report On Police Badge-Bending Ritual. indybay.org Vallejo officials hid evidence of police misconduct from public for years…
(2026-07-04). Church fraud is rampant locally, and all across the nation. indybay.org Seventh Avenue Baptist Church in Oakland…
(2026-07-04). The Anti-Indigenous Slur in the Declaration of Independence Speaks Volumes. truthout.org Every Fourth of July, the Declaration of Independence is the cornerstone of the U.S.'s celebrations. It's read aloud in radio, television, and public celebrations. But it carries a contradiction expressed through a slur that Native people have never been able to ignore — a scathing reference to "merciless Indian Savages." Even as the framers promised a nation of equality and liberty for all… |
(2026-07-04). More U.S. Troops Are Refusing to Fight—and Reviving a Tradition of Patriotic Dissent. scheerpost.com Joshua Scheer As Americans mark the Fourth of July with official celebrations of military power and national triumph, another vision of patriotism is emerging from those who have worn the uniform themselves. In this interview, Army veteran and Center on Conscience & War Executive Director Mike Prysner discusses the growing number of active-duty troops seeking …
(2026-07-04). Russia's Energy Crisis: An Exporter Becomes Importer. moderndiplomacy.eu A well-known Russian city, Nizhny Novgorod, is incredibly famous for its place on the energy map as the location for the largest energy production and refinery for both local consumption and for exports to Europe. But the energy history has suddenly changed in early July 2026, primarily due to unexpected attacks by Ukrainian drones. The …
(2026-07-04). Postecoglou links up with Ronaldo at Al Nassr. al-monitor.com Former Tottenham coach Ange Postecoglou has joined Al Nassr on a two-year deal, linking up with star forward Cristiano Ronaldo, the Saudi League champions announced on Friday.Postecoglou, 60, has been out of work since being sacked by Nottingham Forest in October after just 39 days and eight games in charge. Al Nassr trumpeted the news on social media: "It's official: Mr. Ange Postecoglou is the new head coach of @AlNassrFC. He signed a contract for two seasons. Welcome, Gaffer!"The club followed up with a statement describing the appointment as "a new chapter".
(2026-07-04). The Return of Great-Power Spheres of Influence. moderndiplomacy.eu After decades of a rule-based international order built on the principle of national sovereignty and territorial integrity and equal interactions based on multilateralism, which emerged after two world wars driven by nationalist expansionism and imperial rivalries, a new era of geopolitics ruled by great powers who are dividing the world into spheres of influence. An …
(2026-07-04). WHYY's Declaration of Independence. whyy.org As we mark the 250th anniversary of the founding of America, WHYY recorded a compilation of staffers reading the document, as primarily written by Thomas Jefferson in Philadelphia in June of 1776 and adopted by the Second Continental Congress on July 4th at what's now known as Independence Hall. | Fireworks at Independence Hall photo via ShutterStock…
(2026-07-04). Latest jobs report shows labor force participation dropped by 720,000 workers in June. wsws.org The unemployment rate went down by one tenth of a point—from 4.3 to 4.2 percent—in June due to 720,000 people leaving the labor force and the creation of just 57,000 new jobs was far below expectations.
(2026-07-04). Families Across US Are Suffering From the Fallout of GOP's 2025 Megabill. truthout.org The Republicans' harmful megabill was enacted on July 4, 2025. As the law's one-year anniversary approaches, families across the U.S. are beginning to experience the harms many warned that the legislation would inflict. Already, the law is raising costs for families and taking away health coverage, food assistance, and other essentials from people who are already struggling to afford to meet… |
(2026-07-04). China calls for higher-quality micro-drama content standards. ecns.cn China's broadcast regulator is calling for higher production standards for micro-dramas, urging the industry to move beyond measuring success primarily by view counts and completion rates, according to media reports.
(2026-07-04). (W.E. Talk) The ocean as a bridge: how China advances global ocean governance. ecns.cn The ocean belongs to all humanity as our shared home, and constitutes a key arena for global governance. Since its adoption, the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) has played a pivotal role in enabling humanity to better understand, protect and utilize the ocean.
(2026-07-04). The Parralell Between Ram Mandir Chanda Chori and Somnath Plunder. ummid.com The similarities between the temples destroyed by the likes of Ghazni and present Ram Temple Trust under the control of present dispensation is uncanny.
(2026-07-04). Trump says American identity under 'renewed attack' as US turns 250. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump delivers a speech during a celebration for the 250th anniversary of US independence, at Mount Rushmore in Keystone, South Dakota, US, July 3, 2026. — ReutersTrump claims a "communist menace" is resurging in the US.President says newcomers must "love what we…
(2026-07-04). ´Der falsche Schluss, den ein Europà§er aus der Vergangenheitsbewà§ltigung ziehen kà∂nnte, ist dass wir etwas Besseres sind ª. strategic-culture.su Roger Kà∂ppel, Eigentàºmer und Chefredakteur der ´Die Weltwoche ª, àºber Russland, westliche Arroganz, die Gefahr eines Weltkriegs und die falschen Lehren, die die Deutschen aus der Geschichte gezogen haben. | Teil zwei | Ich finde das àºberhaupt nichts positives was da jetzt passiert in Deutschland. Nicht, weil ich fàºr eine nicht Aufarbeitung der Vergangenheit wà§re. Ganz im Gegenteil. Ich finde es hochgradig wichtig, dass wir diese Lektion der 12 Jahre —1933 bis 1945 — uns immer wieder vor Augen fàºhren als schlimmste bis jetzt erlebte, zumindest im à&o…
(2026-07-04). Incarcerated People Lose Treasured Media When Prisons Change Tablet Contracts. truthout.org Between 2016 and 2025, Michelle Shoemaker spent more than $1,000 on songs and games for her tablet — a rudimentary, prison-approved device she purchased from JPay, a subsidiary of the massive prison communications company Aventiv. Her tablet also held hundreds of emails and photographs, including treasured photos and messages from her deceased father, daughter, and mother. One email contained the… |
(2026-07-04). The Heat Is the Story—Climate Change Is the Cause. scheerpost.com As extreme heat forces Fourth of July and America 250 celebrations to cancel or scale back across the country, the real story isn't the weather—it's the accelerating climate crisis reshaping American life. Joshua Scheer The climate crisis has become so normalized that much of the corporate media now reports its consequences while refusing to name …
(2026-07-04). Jack Copley: Rentier Regimes. newleftreview.org Jack Copley on Timothy Mitchell, The Alibi of Capital. Capital re-conceptualized as terraforming expropriation of the future.
(2026-07-04). Typhoon Maysak forecast to make landfall in Hainan. ecns.cn Typhoon Maysak, the 10th typhoon of the year, is expected to make landfall in south China's Hainan Province on Friday afternoon, according to the provincial meteorological authorities.
(2026-07-04). USPS rural carrier kidnapped and murdered in North Carolina. wsws.org Customers on Reynolds' route described her as kind, caring, hardworking and attentive to the people she served. "It was always a joy to see her," one resident wrote.
(2026-07-04). 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.
(2026-07-04). How Blood Cancer Cells Enter and Damage Lungs. ummid.com A new research led by New York University (NYU) Langone Health has revealed how Leukemia or blood cancer cells enter the lungs, damage tissue, and cause severe breathing problems.
(2026-07-04). Register for Sunday, July 5, IMG analysis of 250th. iacenter.org Register for this essential analysis of the 250th anniversary of the Revolution / Counter-Revolution of 1776. Sunday, July 5 @ 11 a.m. ET internationalmanifesto.org/the-us-revolu……
(2026-07-04). Saudi-led coalition warns Houthis of 'unprecedented' force. newarab.com 
(2026-07-04). Trump's Mount Rushmore: Nationalism, Anti-Communism, and a Familiar Authoritarian Script. scheerpost.com Joshua Scheer President Donald Trump kicked off America's 250th Independence Day celebrations with a speech at Mount Rushmore that centered on patriotism, anti-communism, and the upcoming midterm elections. Speaking beneath the monument to four U.S. presidents, Trump urged Americans to defend the nation's founding ideals against what he described as a growing "communist menace." Trump …
(2026-07-04). New Diseases Threaten Public Health as Trump's Cuts Leave US Unprepared. truthout.org As beachgoers flock to water during the busy July Fourth weekend, danger could be lurking in some areas. Researchers this spring discovered flesh-eating bacteria in water in several coastal locations across New York's Long Island, and town officials in the Hamptons vacation destination posted an alert about the findings. Eight people in Florida have been infected this year… |
(2026-07-04). A Record 215 Goals Scored in 2026 Football WC Group Stage. ummid.com A record 215 goals were scored in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Group Stage held from June 11 to 27, 2026.
(2026-07-04). Valley Forge National Historical Park, born on the Fourth of July, celebrates America250. whyy.org 
From Delco to Chesco and Montco to Bucks, what about life in Philly's suburbs do you want WHYY News to cover? Visitors thronged Valley Forge National Historical Park on Saturday, marking the nation's 250th anniversary and celebrating the national park's 50th anniversary. | The 3,500-acre expanse was created in 1893 as Pennsylvania's first state park. On July 4, 1976, President Gerald Ford visited Valley Forge to sign legislation declaring it a national park. | "Today is really about honoring that 80 some years of state park history, the 50 years of National Park Service stew…
(2026-07-04). Tom Mertes: Manufacturing Impunity. newleftreview.org Tom Mertes on Richard Beck, Homeland. Origins and afterlives of America's long War on Terror.
(2026-07-04). Trump Uses Speech at Mount Rushmore to Warn Against "Communist Menace" truthout.org On the eve of the nation's 250th birthday, President Donald Trump used his address Friday night at Mount Rushmore National Memorial in South Dakota to allege that there is "a resurgence of the communist menace in our land." "Communism is a mortal threat to American liberty," Trump said. "It is the greatest threat to our country, including World War I, World War II, Pearl Harbor or even 9/11."… |
(2026-07-04). Starmer's £300bn Defence Gamble: A Challenge for Burnham. ummid.com Keir Starmer announced his resignation as Labour leader on 22 June 2026 after a mutiny within his own party, but before leaving Downing Street, he unveiled a near- £300 billion, drone-heavy defence plan – a move critics call his final, and most contested, act as prime minister.
(2026-07-04). Morocco knocks Netherland out of 2026 FIFA World Cup. ummid.com Morocco defeated The Netherlands 3-2 in a penalty shootout Tuesday June 30, 2026, knocking the Dutch out of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the Round of 32.
(2026-07-04). Why Many In Hawai'i Won't Celebrate 250th Anniversary Of The US. popularresistance.org Even though it's the 250th Anniversary of the founding of the United States, many in Hawai'i, the 50th territory to "join"/acquire U.S. statehood, will not be celebrating. | When you better know the history of how rich and greedy U.S. citizens, many descendants of the missionaries from the 1830s, conducted a coup that overthrew the government of the Kingdom of Hawaii in 1893 you will understand why for many in Hawai'I, both Hawaiians and settler-colonists like me, there will be no celebration on July 4th. | Add to the coup, a go along U.S. Congress, similar to what we have today, that illegally "annexed" Hawai'i…
(2026-07-04). Iran set to bury Khamenei, but his hard-line legacy may endure. al-monitor.com The elaborate funeral for the late supreme leader is becoming more than a farewell; it serves as a carefully staged test of regime continuity after his decades-long rule.
(2026-07-04). Ahead of Morocco vs Canada at the World Cup, comparisons arise with the 2022 team. aljazeera.com Despite the ups and downs between the two World Cups, Morocco have once again risen as the top Arab and African team.
(2026-07-04). Millions attend Khamenei funeral; Iran issues Hormuz warning. newarab.com 
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(2026-07-04). China launches two-month crackdown on group livestreaming misconduct. ecns.cn China's cyberspace regulator on Friday launched a two‚Äëmonth nationwide campaign targeting misconduct in the fast-growing group livestreaming industry, citing problems including illegal account registrations and the exploitation of minors.
(2026-07-04). PBOC reports net 10 bln yuan liquidity injection in June. ecns.cn China's central bank injected a net 10 billion yuan (about 1.47 billion U.S. dollars) of liquidity through open-market government bond purchases and sales in June, the People's Bank of China (PBOC) said on Friday.
(2026-07-04). CAIR-CA & SJ Silicon Valley NAACP Leaders Speak Out In Support Of Fired SJSU Prof Sang Kil. indybay.org The San Jose Silicon Valley NACCP and CAIR-CA spoke out in support of SJSU professor Dr. Sang Kil…
(2026-07-04). Spain Blacklists Palantir Over Domestic Security Concerns. popularresistance.org Spain's government launched a blacklist of CIA-backed Palantir Technologies from public and private state-controlled entities, Spanish media reported on 1 July. | The Spanish Prime Minister's Office issued directives to companies under the State Society of Industrial Participations (SEPI) to cease future contracting due to security concerns and worries regarding the vulnerability of sensitive state data. | The ban targets organizations handling high-level communications and military intelligence, including Indra, Telefonica, and the shipbuilder Navantia.
(2026-07-04). Friday Nite Videos | July 3, 2026. portside.org Friday Nite Videos | July 3, 2026 |
(2026-07-04). NDRC disburses 200 billion yuan in ultra-long special treasury bonds for 2026 equipment upgrades. ecns.cn A total of 200 billion yuan (about 29.39 billion U.S. dollars) of ultra-long special treasury bonds has been disbursed in three batches to support equipment upgrades this year, the country's top economic planner announced on Friday.
(2026-07-04). Maharashtra 11th FYJC 2026 Special Round 1 Allotment Today, Check Here. ummid.com School Education and Sports Department Maharashtra is releasing on its official website 'mahafyjcadmissions.in' today i.e. Friday July 03, 2026 Special CAP Round 1 Allotment List of the students who are seeking admission in Class 11 First Year Junior College (FYJC) for the year 2026-27.
(2026-07-04). China records 11.1-day decline in haze days in 2025. ecns.cn China recorded 15.5 haze days on average in 2025, down 11.1 days from the 10-year average, according to the China Meteorological Administration.
(2026-07-04). ANY WALMART IS FLAMMABLE! EVERY SLAVE PATROLLER IS MORTAL! indybay.org NO justice NO peace…
(2026-07-04). US courts sentence 15 Prairieland defendants to 556 years in Trump's fascist campaign against left-wing opposition. wsws.org The savage sentences mark the first major prison terms in the Trump administration's campaign to brand left-wing opposition to ICE, fascism and capitalism as terrorism.
(2026-07-04). India must stop arms supply to Israel: UN Inquiry Panel Chief. ummid.com Justice Srinivasan Muralidhar, Chief of United Nations Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Occupied Palestinian Territory, said India and other countries will be guilty of war crimes if they don't stop arms supply to Israel.
(2026-07-04). Pope to defend migrants at Mediterranean island frontier. al-monitor.com Pope Leo XIV on Saturday visits Italy's Lampedusa island, a major port of call for migrants risking the perilous crossing from Africa, in a stark message to US and EU leaders.The Catholic Church's first US pope, who has clashed with the administration of President Donald Trump over its treatment of migrants, will mark July 4, the United States' 250th anniversary of independence, on a migration frontline.
(2026-07-04). Interpreting the Fourth Geneva Convention: Insights from a high-level discussion in Brussels. icrc.org Event: Launch of the Updated ICRC Commentary on the Fourth Geneva Convention…
(2026-07-04). The Legacy of Hiroshima and Nagasaki's Physicians. ummid.com Hiroshima Day, observed each year on 6 August, marks the moment the world first witnessed the catastrophic human consequences of nuclear weapons, this article is offered as an early contribution to Hiroshima Day 2026.
(2026-07-04). China deploys its second medical team to DRC to assist with Ebola outbreak. ecns.cn China has deployed its second medical team to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) to help control the Ebola outbreak, officials said on Thursday.
(2026-07-04). Australia: Karl Stefanovic's turn from breakfast compere to the far-right. wsws.org Stefanovic's trajectory is part of a broader lurch to the right by the political and media establishment.
(2026-07-04). Canada to host new multilateral bank to fund imperialist war. wsws.org The Liberal government, led by former central bank governor Mark Carney, has played the leading role in the development of this new multilateral bank, as part of its effort to drastically increase Canada's military spending and cultivate military ties with powers other than its historic military-strategic ally south of the border.
(2026-07-04). Pope urges Europe to protect migrants in visit to island frontier. al-monitor.com Pope Leo XIV on Saturday pressed Europe to do more to protect and integrate migrants as he visited Italy's Lampedusa island, a major port of call for those risking the perilous crossing from Africa.His trip to the migration frontline was a stark message to both EU and US leaders in a period of both growing intolerance and indifference.The Catholic Church's first US pope, who has clashed with President Donald Trump's administration over its treatment of migrants, chose to mark July 4, the United States' 250th anniversary of independence, at a migration hotspot.
(2026-07-04). Thursday 7/2: Tell Target to Stand Up To ICE! indybay.org Metreon Target: 789 Mission Street. Meet on the sidewalk by the Mission Street entrance.
(2026-07-04). The world refuses to settle into place. uwidata.com The old order has collapsed, and a new one has yet to be built. The tremors continue. No deal holds between Iran and the US The agreement between Iran and the US isn't becoming permanent. Trump continues to threaten to wipe Iran off the world map. Iran refuses to bow down. So, Iran and the …
(2026-07-04). Earth and Americans: Amazingly Resilient. wattsupwiththat.com On America's 250th birthday, we give thanks to our Creator for our independence, our liberty and our resolve, and for the likewise strong and resilient planet on which we live. Happy Fourth of July!
(2026-07-04). "Let them eat wedding cake" : the Swift-Kelce spectacle at Madison Square Garden. wsws.org The preoccupation with fame and wealth and wall-to-wall media coverage of the Swift-Kelce wedding on Friday evening—overlapping with the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence—is one way the ruling oligarchy is seeking to divert the attention of the public away from the terminal crisis of capitalism.
(2026-07-04). 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.
(2026-07-04). China urges countries to cease hyping so-called ethnic issues, refrain from interfering internal affairs: FM. ecns.cn China urges relevant countries to respect basic facts, stop spreading lies, cease hyping so-called ethnic issues, and refrain from interfering in China's internal affairs, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Friday.
(2026-07-04). Workers on the job amid deadly US heat wave exposes government and corporate indifference. wsws.org Reuters reported Friday that heat indexes could reach as high as 115 degrees Fahrenheit in parts of the US. Trump's so-called "Great American State Fair" event in Washington D.C.'s National Mall was temporarily closed after temperatures reached 101 degrees. Philadelphia canceled its Salute to Independence Parade after tying a temperature record set in 1901.
(2026-07-04). Israel demolishes West Bank homes despite Supreme Court order. newarab.com 
Israeli forces and settlers demolished Palestinians homes in the Jordan Valley in the The Israeli Civil Administration, part of the military, Accordin…
(2026-07-04). Govt launches FCRA 2.0 Portal, e-OCI Card: What's New? ummid.com Union Home Minister Amit Shah Tuesday June 30, 2026 launched FCRA 2.0 Portal and e-OCT Card — the two new initiatives that he said will enhance convenience for citizens and organisations, and more than 50 lakh OCI cardholders.
(2026-07-04). Hate on the ballot: Transphobia and elections. globalvoices.org Elections amplify the key challenges that trans people face every dayOriginally published on Elections amplify the key challenges that trans people face every day. In recent years, politicians in…
(2026-07-04). Miliband's Favourite Net Zero Think Tank Funded by Foreign Cash. wattsupwiththat.com A green energy think tank that Ed Miliband relied on to draw up policy is partly funded by overseas cash, leading to questions about the influence of "shady" green lobbyists and financiers in Britain's Net Zero policies. The Telegraph has more.
(2026-07-04). Tianjin Port welcomes deepest-draft international cargo vessel in its history. ecns.cn China's Tianjin Port on Wednesday welcomed the deepest-draft international cargo vessel in its history, as the ultra-large bulk carrier Zhonghai Ronghua berthed with a maximum draft of 22.18 meters while carrying 311,000 metric tons of cargo.
(2026-07-04). The Horrifying Lessons of 250 Years of American History. theintercept.com 
In his typical understated fashion, President Donald Trump has billed his Fourth of July rally in Washington, D.C., as the culmination of the "most unforgettable birthday party any country has ever seen." It's hard to argue any different. From brutal
(2026-07-04). ICRC gathers Caribbean representatives to strengthen IHL implementation. icrc.org
(2026-07-04). The USA and July 4th, the forgotten meaning of independence. strategic-culture.su
(2026-07-04). Bosnia and Herzegovina: Mine risk education reduces risks and saves lives — but the danger is far from over. icrc.org
(2026-07-04). Comicomment | The American Dream: Beyond the crystal ball. ecns.cn
(2026-07-04). Search Continues for People Missing in Connection with Armed Conflicts of the 1990s and August 2008 and their aftermath. icrc.org
(2026-07-04). Thirty-one years apart: A mother and son find each other again. icrc.org
(2026-07-04). ICRC and Asian Development Bank formalize their first institutional partnership. icrc.org
(2026-07-04). Who Helps the Helpers? Mental Health and Psychosocial Support for Frontline Responders in Northeast Nigeria. icrc.org
(2026-07-04). Thursday 7/16: The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel Continues Its Speaker Series: Making History Fun Again. indybay.org
(2026-07-04). Libya in 2025: Standing alongside communities affected by conflict and violence. icrc.org
(2026-07-04). Trump calls communism a 'mortal threat' at US 250th birthday event. aljazeera.com
(2026-07-04). Ethiopia: ICRC provides seeds and fertilizers to 132,000 people. icrc.org
(2026-07-04). Where is my family? The search for missing loved ones in Africa's oldest and newest refugee camps. icrc.org
(2026-07-04). Karnataka unveils big tourism push with Coastal-Malnad policy, eyes cruise and adventure boom. coastaldigest.com
(2026-07-04). Democrats and Trump are In Sync on Iran. wibailoutpeople.org
(2026-07-04). ICRC Advances Efforts to Adopt African Union Declaration to Strengthen IHL on the Continent. icrc.org
(2026-07-04). Advocacy paper: A key opportunity to prevent the development of unacceptable autonomous weapons. icrc.org
(2026-07-04). Sudan: 42,000 people assisted with food in Al Obeid amid growing humanitarian needs. icrc.org
(2026-07-04). Unlike The Defendants, One Of The Prairieland Judges Is Part Of An Organized Cell Of Extremists. wibailoutpeople.org
(2026-07-04). Iran: ICRC delivers 18 tonnes of humanitarian supplies to support emergency response. icrc.org
(2026-07-04). Click to Care: Humanity in a Digital World. icrc.org
(2026-07-04). ICRC Hosts High-Level Dialogue with Diplomatic Community on Cyber Warfare and IHL. icrc.org
(2026-07-04). Canadian Prepper: When Putin's Gone There Will be a 'Horrible War!'. gilbertdoctorow.com
(2026-07-04). The Supreme Court's ruling on trans athletes opens the door to all kinds of horrors. wibailoutpeople.org
(2026-07-04). "I'm already injured. Getting Ebola doesn't bear thinking about." The Kivus face a double crisis — conflicts and an epidemic. icrc.org
(2026-07-04). Years of promises, no pipeline: Boloor residents await UGD connectivity. coastaldigest.com
(2026-07-04). Insights | One-character shift, governance upgrade: why China's 15th Five-Year Plan become a global focus. ecns.cn
(2026-07-04). Happy 250th Birthday America. wattsupwiththat.com
(2026-07-04). Uganda, Rwanda, and Burundi: January to December 2025 Facts & Figures. icrc.org
(2026-07-04). 6 important UAE visa rule changes in 2026 explained. coastaldigest.com
(2026-07-04). Russia: ICRC president arrives in Moscow to discuss critical humanitarian issues. icrc.org
(2026-07-04). Ukraine: Intensifying hostilities claim dozens of lives, deepen trauma for civilians. icrc.org
(2026-07-04). El àÅrtico, en el punto de mira de París. strategic-culture.su El Extremo Norte ya no es, en todos los aspectos, una periferia helada, sino un bastión de la seguridad euroatlántica. | àönete a nosotros en , y . | Escríbenos:…
(2026-07-04). Tuesday 7/28: Workers Voices Storytelling Night ⚪ Voces de los Trabajadores. indybay.org Medicine for Nightmares Bookstore/ | Librería Medicina para Pesadillas | 3036 Calle 24, between/entre Treat y Harrison…
(2026-07-04). Sunday 7/19: Gilroy detention center and data center forum/ Foro sobre el centro de detención y el cent. indybay.org Mountain view community center maple room | 201 S Rengstorff Ave, Mountain View, CA 94040…
(2026-07-04). US Leaders Know UAE Backs Massacres in Sudan. Stopping Them Would Be Too Costly. truthout.org Massad Boulos, the Trump Administration's top adviser for Africa and point man on Sudan, recently spoke before the United Nations Security Council and warned that the international community "cannot sit back" while El Obeid, a city of over roughly half a million people, becomes another El Fasher. El Fasher was the last major city in Sudan's Darfur region still outside the control of the Rapid… |
(2026-07-04). 'El Obeid crisis could be worse than El Fasher,' warns ex-UN official. aljazeera.com Mukesh Kapila, ex-UN Humanitarian Coordinator for Sudan warns that, 'El Obeid crisis could be worse than El Fasher'.
(2026-07-04). Mthontsi Lodge and Conference Centre to boost Eastern Cape tourism. sanews.gov.za Mthontsi Lodge and Conference Centre to boost Eastern Cape tourism | The newly launched Mthontsi Lodge and Conference Centre is set to boost tourism and highlight the historical heritage of the Amathole District Municipality in the Eastern Cape province. ⚪ Tourism Deputy Minister Makhotso Sotyu launched the facility that is situated in the rural town of KwaMaqoma on Thursday. ⚪ The Department of Tourism said the facility will be a prime destination for nature and history enthusiasts, and an oasis for visitors en route to immersive cultural experiences, inland national parks, and the coastal getaways that are of…
(2026-07-04). La Geopolitica della Plastica nell'era della transizione ecologica. strategic-culture.su Poche sostanze hanno definito la modernità materiale quanto la plastica e pochi, come essa, determinano oggi trasformazioni silenziose il cui impatto, perà≤, è enorme, almeno in termini di geopolitica. | Segue nostro La plastica come risorsa strategica | Poche sostanze hanno definito la modernità materiale quanto la plastica e pochi, come essa, determinano oggi trasformazioni silenziose il cui impatto, perà≤, è enorme, almeno in te…
(2026-07-04). A Rússia, ao ouvir o clamor europeu pela guerra, anuncia que está pronta. strategic-culture.su
(2026-07-03). What, To The Black American, Is The 250th Anniversary? newsone.com 
Source: kali9 / Getty | Every July 4th, my social media feed fills up with a predictable wash of red, white, and blue. Last year, one image had me pause a little longer than all of the others. It was a photograph of a white friend's daughter, smiling brightly and proudly gripping a small American flag. She looked innocent, joyful, and completely at home. | That image made me revisit one of my favorite photographs, which I purchased at a photo auction years ago. It was captured by a photojournalist and features a young Black girl, probably no more than six or seven years old. She is standing tall, firmly graspi…
(2026-07-03). America's Increasing AI Security Integration: Palantir's ImmigrationOS and Maven Smart System. moderndiplomacy.eu The evolution of national security is linked to the evolution of technology. As technology advances, it becomes a tool for governments to optimize and automate aspects of defense so that humans are not required to perform mundane, mechanical tasks. This allows people to shift focus to building higher-level strategy that requires human judgment. The advent …
(2026-07-03). USA at 250: The revolution we're still fighting for. peoplesworld.org 
Two hundred and fifty years ago this July 4th, a group of colonial merchants, lawyers, and planters put their names to a piece of parchment that shook the world. They declared, in the most radical language their age could imagine, that governments derive their just powers from the consent of the governed—and that when any …
(2026-07-03). July 4th and America's revolutionary influence on Britain. wsws.org The American Revolution not only freed its citizens from the domination of the British Empire; it was an inspiration to all progressive struggles in British society, from the anti-slavery movement to the radical movement for democratic reform.
(2026-07-03). Semiquin- what? Why Independence Day is celebrated on July 4. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Americans celebrate Independence Day on July 4, but the vote that severed the colonies from Great Britain actually took place two days earlier. | So why did July 4 become the nation's birthday? | Historians say the answer lies not in the moment Congress declared independence, but in how the news spread, how Americans commemorated it and how generations of political leaders and citizens transformed the date into a national holiday. | The vote before the Fourth: | On A…
(2026-07-03). Isaac Yowman Brings Afrofuturism To Roku With Space Drama 'Sincerely Brad'. newsone.com 
Source: Marcus Ingram / Getty | The United States is celebrating its 250th anniversary on Saturday (July 4), and for Black people, it's a time wrought with mixed emotions regarding race and their connectivity to a nation they've helped build with blood, sweat, and tears. Which makes it all the more fitting that a film depicting those complexities set in a not-too-distant future, Sincerely Brad, will premiere on The Roku Channel on the nation's birthday.
(2026-07-03). Chris Hedges: Requiem for America on the Fourth of July. asiapacificreport.nz The con of neoliberalism has gutted our democracy and paved the way for fascism. COMMENTARY: By Chris Hedges Neoliberalism, better understood by its less sanitised term cutthroat capitalism, is the poison that destroyed our democracy in America. It gave the billionaire class and corporations the ideological cover to impoverish the working class, impose crippling austerity,…
(2026-07-03). Lo spionaggio israeliano prende di mira gli Stati Uniti. Di nuovo. strategic-culture.su Israele è insoddisfatto della posizione dell'amministrazione del presidente Trump e punta sullo spionaggio e sulla raccolta di materiale compromettente; del resto, non è una novità | Segue nostro All'inizio di giugno, la Defense Intelligence Agency (Dia) statunitense avrebbe emesso un documento interno di sette pagine in cui si disponeva l'innalzamento del livello di allerta — portato a "critico" — nei confronti di Israele.