en.mehrnews.com (2026-07-25). US attack on Iranian rescue boats amounts to war crimeIran's deputy UN envoy on Friday strongly condemned the United States for deliberately attacking two Iranian search-and-rescue vessels operating in Iranian territorial waters, calling the strike a war crime.
(2026-07-25). US bombards Iran for 13th straight night as White House plans "major" escalation. wsws.org American warplanes and missiles struck Iran for a 13th consecutive night late Thursday and into Friday morning, hitting sites from the Strait of Hormuz to the Caspian Sea coast.
(2026-07-25). Trump says he trusts Russia and leaders not to enable Iran. al-monitor.com WASHINGTON, July 24 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday that he trusted China and Russia not to help Iran in the conflict with the U.S., but warned that if they did get involved "it would be very bad for them.""President Xi, at our recent meeting in Beijing, China, told me that he would not, under any circumstances, give or sell Weapons to the Islamic Republic of Iran — And that statement included Chinese Companies," he wrote on Truth Social.
(2026-07-25). Pak goods to face 10% US tariff. tribune.com.pk 
The United States on Friday imposed new tariffs of 10% and 12.5% on goods from 60 trading partners, including the EU and China, alleging those countries failed to curb imports made by forced labor, just as a temporary 10% global tariff expired. | The move is the White House's first step in efforts to rebuild President Donald Trump's near-global tariff wall after the US Supreme Court in February struck down his "reciprocal" duties of 10% to 50% imposed last year under a national emergencies law to try to shrink the US trade deficit. | New tariffs had been expected, but trade partners around the world joined in…
(2026-07-25). China opposes new U.S. tariffs. ecns.cn China opposes all forms of unilateral tariff measures, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said Friday, responding to the Trump administration's decision to impose new tariffs on dozens of trading partners, including China.
(2026-07-25). Pakistan, Iran explore path towards new talks with US in a China-initiated push, sources say. al-monitor.com (Changes story date to July 24)By Asif Shahzad and Mubasher BukhariISLAMABAD, July 24 (Reuters) – Pakistan is exploring a path towards a resumption of stalled U.S.-Iran talks over ending their nearly five-month-old war, three Pakistani sources said, following a push initiated by China.Exploratory discussions took place during a visit by Iran's Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni to Islamabad this week — his second within the last 10 days, the sources said.
(2026-07-25). Pakistan, Iran explore new peace initiative. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan is exploring a path towards a resumption of stalled US-Iran talks over ending their nearly five-month-old war, three Pakistani sources said, following a push initiated by China. | Exploratory discussions took place during a visit by Iran's Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni to Islamabad this week – his second within the last 10 days, the sources said. | Momeni, who is considered close to Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps, met with Pakistani government leaders and Chief of Defence Forces Asim Munir this week, according to Pakistani government statements. | All three sources cautioned that the obstacles t…
(2026-07-25). Houthis claim strike on Saudi Arabia as conflict deepens. al-monitor.com Iran-backed Houthi rebels claimed a missile strike on Saudi Arabia on Saturday, hours after vowing to retaliate against the kingdom for attacks as the Middle East war expanded. | Riyadh struck Houthi military targets in Hodeida on Friday, with rebel media reporting two wounded after the Yemeni group announced a maritime blockade of the top oil producer and hit its ships.
(2026-07-25). Trump says Netanyahu to visit US next Tuesday. tribune.com.pk 
US President Donald Trump said on Friday that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu would visit the United States next week. | The two leaders are expected to meet on Tuesday as the US-Israeli war on Iran completes five months. | US missiles struck targets across Iran on Friday and President Donald Trump vowed "major military punishment" for Tehran and its Houthi allies in Yemen, though he once again left open the door to a diplomatic deal with Iran. | Two weeks after the collapse of an interim truce meant to end the war, Iranian armed forces responded by firing at US bases in neighbouring Arab countries a…
(2026-07-25). Analysis-Yemen teeters towards renewed war in shadow of Iran conflict. al-monitor.com By Timour Azhari and Mohammed GhobariRIYADH/ADEN, July 24 (Reuters) – Yemen is edging towards the resumption of a more than decade-old frozen conflict, Yemeni officials, Western diplomats and analysts say, as attacks on Saudi infrastructure and shipping by Iran-aligned Houthis test the patience of the kingdom and the Yemeni government forces it backs.
(2026-07-25). Jordan intercepts 7 missiles, 6 drones as Iran warns civilians near US bases. al-monitor.com The attacks on Jordan, Bahrain and Kuwait come after 13 consecutive nights of US strikes against Iran.
democracynow.org (2026-07-22). As the U.S. Commits War Crimes in Iran, Trump Admin Vows to Dismantle Int'l Criminal Court: Reed BrodyThe Trump administration carries out its campaign against the International Criminal Court, imposing wide-reaching sanctions on judges, prosecutors and groups who have accused Israel of war crimes in front of the international tribunal
reuters.com (2026-07-22). War in Iran has cost the US $37.5 billion so far, Pentagon saysHegseth called on lawmakers to not just fund the supplemental request (almost $90 billion) but also a $1.5 trillion budget request for 2027. | "Not funding this department at $1.5 trillion, I believe, is the greatest threat that our nation faces," Hegseth said.
aljazeera.com (2026-07-22). Trump threatens to bomb Iranian bridges, power plants over ship attacksTrump has warned that the United States military will target Iran's civilian infrastructure each time Tehran's forces fire at a vessel in the Strait of Hormuz.
If the warning, issued on Wednesday, materialises, it would represent a major escalation in the conflict, which is already spiralling across the region.
presstv.co.uk (2026-07-22). Mamdani calls on US government to enforce ICC arrest warrant against NetanyahuMayor Zohran Mamdani says New York City cannot execute the International Criminal Court's (ICC) arrest warrant for Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu, but calls on the federal government to enforce the warrant against the "war criminal."
apnews.com (2026-07-22). Trump approves nuclear agreement with Saudi ArabiaTrump has approved an agreement with Saudi Arabia that could potentially provide the kingdom with uranium enrichment capability for its civilian nuclear program, according to two people familiar with the matter.
presstv.co.uk (2026-07-23). IRGC pounds US assets in Kuwait, Jordan, says attacks are Iran's 'legal right'The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) said it had carried out attacks on US military assets in Kuwait and Jordan, noting that targeting bases used in operations against Iran was its "legal, religious and logical right."
truthout.org (2026-07-23). Trump Threatens to Bomb Iranian Civilian Sites, Potential War Crimes"From this point forward, any time the Islamic Republic of Iran shoots at a ship in the Strait of Hormuz, whether it be by Missile, Rocket, Drone, or any other device or weapon, the United States will bomb and destroy ONE BRIDGE OR POWER PLANT, including those located next to, or in, the Capital City of Tehran," Trump wrote.
iranpress.com (2026-07-23). Iran Ready to Expand Technology Cooperation with Pakistan: Science MinisterThe two sides agreed to strengthen scientific and technological collaboration, with their deputies tasked with developing implementation mechanisms and following up on the agreed initiatives.
reuters.com (2026-07-24). Reaction to US imposing new tariffs on 60 trading partnersThe Trump administration on Friday imposed new tariffs of 10% and 12.5% on goods from 60 trading partners, including the European Union and China
en.mehrnews.com (2026-07-24). Casualties Among Us Troops Reported in Latest Irgc StrikesThe operation was carried out in response to recent US attacks on Iranian military and civilian sites. The operation, launched under the code name "Ya Hassan ibn Ali," was dedicated to the victims of the Shajareh Tayyebeh School in Minab.
truthout.org (2026-07-24). Trump Threatens Massive Attack of Unprecedented Proportion on IranTrump has threatened to conduct an attack on Iran that's "bigger than ever," saying that he is still considering whether or not to do so after weeks of vowing to attack Iran's civilian infrastructure, in what experts say would be war crimes.
(2026-07-25). Houthis say hit Saudi Arabia as Trump weighs harder Iran strikes. al-monitor.com Tehran-backed Houthi rebels claimed a missile attack on Saudi Arabia on Saturday as US President Donald Trump mulled fresh strikes on Iran in the deepening Middle East war. | The US military broke its daily announcement of fresh strikes on the Islamic republic on Saturday, following 13 nights in a row hitting military targets there.
(2026-07-25). Trump says US and Iran are talking, but Tehran is not yet ready for deal. al-monitor.com WASHINGTON, July 24 (Reuters) – President Donald Trump said on Friday that the United States and Iran were in talks to negotiate an end to their conflict, but repeated that Tehran was not yet ready for a deal."We are talking to them. I think they're being serious. I think … they are being by far the most serious that we've seen them, but that doesn't mean we get there. We'll see what happens," Trump said in remarks to reporters at the White House. (Reporting by Bo Erickson, Bhargav Acharya and Ismail Shakil;Editing by David Ljunggren)…
(2026-07-25). Trump says decided on big Iran strikes, Tehran getting. al-monitor.com US President Donald Trump said Friday that he had not decided on whether to launch major strikes on Iran yet, as Tehran was now getting "serious" in talks with Washington. | His comments came after reports that an increasingly frustrated Trump was meeting senior advisors to discuss launching a large-scale military operation against Iran.
(2026-07-25). Residents enter shattered south Lebanon town after Israeli withdrawal. al-monitor.com By Mahmoud Hasano and Aziz TaherZAWTAR AL-GHARBIYEH, Lebanon, July 24 (Reuters) – Residents began entering the southern Lebanese town of Zawtar al-Gharbiyeh on Friday, some inspecting damaged homes and searching for belongings after Israeli troops withdrew and the Lebanese army deployed under a U.S.-brokered agreement.The return remains tentative. More than half the town has been destroyed and many of the homes still standing are badly damaged, according to Mayor Abed Ezzeddin.Residents walked through streets covered in rubble, stopping outside damaged homes.
(2026-07-25). Australian regulator deepens attack on health workers opposing Gaza genocide. wsws.org AHPRA's decision to adopt the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance's false definition of antisemitism will lead a widening persecution of health professionals.
(2026-07-25). CA Teachers Demand That CalSTIRS Dump Israeli Bonds Financing Genocide. indybay.org California teachers from throughout the state rallied and spoke out at the meeting of the board of directors of CalSTIRS to demand that it divest of Israeli bonds.
(2026-07-25). Díaz-Canel reconoce el heroísmo de los trabajadores cubanos de la salud. cubadebate.cu El Primer Secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista y Presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, reconoció este viernes el heroísmo de los trabajadores de la Salud en Cuba, uno de los sectores más golpeados por el bloqueo genocida del gobierno de los Estados Unidos contra la Isla.
(2026-07-25). Cuban foreign minister denounces new measures issued by the U.S. State Department against the island. radiohc.cu Even though Washington denies the existence and, consequently, the impact of the economic, commercial and financial blockade against the island in every forum, the State Department announced new measures this Thursday, in accordance with Executive Order (EO) 14404. | In this regard, Political Bureau member and Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla stated, via social media: "Every act of aggression by the U.S. government, such as the measures announced this July 23 by the Secretary of State, demonstrates that the objective is to impose collective punishment against the entire Cuban people." | Likewise, regardi…
(2026-07-25). Canadian imperialism complicit in Trump's regime change operation in Cuba. wsws.org Canadian capital has traditionally played a major role on the island, whose bourgeois nationalist regime became increasingly dependent on foreign investment from Canada and Europe after the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991.
(2026-07-25). Congreso de Estados Unidos cita a medios y organizaciones solidarias con Cuba. cubadebate.cu La ofensiva política e ideológica impulsada por la Administración de Donald Trump y por el secretario de Estado Marco Rubio comienza a traducirse en medidas concretas de persecución contra medios de comunicación y organizaciones sociales de izquierda en Estados Unidos.
(2026-07-25). Santo Domingo inaugura los Juegos del Centenario con un espectáculo de vanguardia. cubadebate.cu Un imponente despliegue de 1100 drones iluminó la noche del Estadio Olímpico Félix Sánchez para dar inicio, este viernes, a la ceremonia inaugural de los XXV Juegos Centroamericanos y del Caribe, en una edición que conmemora el centenario de la justa regional más antigua del mundo.
(2026-07-25). Tatiana Coll: "Hay un embate fuertísimo y muy violento contra Cuba" cubadebate.cu En vísperas de la marcha en defensa de Cuba, convocada para este domingo en la Ciudad de México, la también periodista y académica, de 76 años, sostiene que el presidente Donald Trump y su secretario de Estado, Marco Rubio, aplican contra la isla la histórica estrategia de Estados Unidos de aislar y deslegitimar gobiernos, la misma que impulsó golpes de Estado en América Latina como los de Guatemala (1954) y Chile (1973).
(2026-07-25). Desde las redes: "La utopía de Díaz-Canel, la misma que nos hizo llegar hasta aquí" cubadebate.cu Díaz-Canel citó a Eduardo Galeano. Dijo que la utopía está en el horizonte, que sirve para caminar. Y no faltaron los críticos. Los de afuera, que nunca pierden oportunidad de atacar. Y los de adentro, que a veces se olvidan de quién está al timón y en qué condiciones. Díaz-Canel es hoy nuestro Comandante en Jefe. No es un presidente de tránsito.
(2026-07-25). Red Chilena de Periodistas y Comunicadores Amigos de Cuba : "La lista negra de Washington no silenciará el periodismo crítico" cubadebate.cu La Red Chilena de Periodistas y Comunicadores Amigos de Cuba "Diana Aron"manifiesta su más absoluto rechazo y repudio al reciente informe emitido por el Departamento de Estado de los Estados Unidos, titulado "Cuba, la capital del comunismo del siglo XXI". Este documento no representa más que una nueva y peligrosa escalada en la guerra comunicacional, ideológica y económica.
(2026-07-25). Medical Waste dumped in Gaza's Streets and Markets. juancole.com By Eman Abu Zayed | This article was originally published by With its waste disposal infrastructure destroyed, Gaza is experiencing a growing health and environmental crisis. | Just a few hundred meters from Al-Ma'madani Hospital in the center of Gaza City lies Firas Market, which has turned into a site for heaps of mixed garbage as medical waste accumulates alongside household trash, commercial trash, and rubble remnants. | The piles stretch across the market and between buildings,…
(2026-07-25). UN assembly approves mandate extension for rights chief, despite US warning. al-monitor.com By David BrunnstromJuly 24 (Reuters) – The U.N. General Assembly on Friday voted overwhelmingly to extend the term of U.N. Human Rights chief Volker Turk for four more years, despite opposition from Russia and Israel and a U.S. threat to reassess its funding and engagement.Turk, an outspoken critic of Russia's war in Ukraine and Israel's conduct in Gaza, who has also called for investigations into deaths in U.S. immigration custody, had drawn strong opposition from all three countries over his willingness to challenge major powers.
(2026-07-25). The suffering in Gaza is far from over: ICRC Regional Director. icrc.org
(2026-07-25). Venezuelans hold vigil one month after devastating earthquakes. aljazeera.com One month after Venezuela's earthquakes, families are still searching collapsed buildings for missing loved ones.
(2026-07-25). Venezuela earthquake: ICRC mobilizes rapid response in support of the Venezuelan Red Cross‚ÄØ. icrc.org
(2026-07-25). U.S. out of Venezuela! Free President Nicolás Maduro and First Combatant Cilia Flores! wibailoutpeople.org
(2026-07-25). How much will it take to rebuild Venezuela after the earthquakes? globalvoices.org 
Estimating the economic cost of a reconstruction shaped by massive financing needs and economic fragilityGlobal VoicesCollapsed building in Tanaguarena, one of the most impacted areas in La Guaira, Ground Zero of the disaster. Photo by Gabriela Mesones Rojo, 2026; used with permission. | Three weeks after the twin earthquakes struck Venezuela's coastal region, the official death toll has risen to nearly 5,000, while close to 18,000 people remain displaced. As the immediate (2026-07-25). How much National Testing Agency earns, Govt data reveals. ummid.com The Narendra Modi Government Wednesday July 22, 2026 released a comprehensive data showing how much the National Testing Agency (NTA) has earned and how many exams it conducted along with the details of appeared students.
(2026-07-25). Close to 1mn Muslims visited Makkah in first 15 days of Umrah Season 1448H. ummid.com Close to one million Muslims from around the world visited Makkah al Mukarramah to perform Umrah in the first 15 days of the new Umrah Season 1448AH.
(2026-07-25). Delhi Police Baton Charge, Hurl Tear Gas Shells on Students, Youth. ummid.com Delhi Police Monday July 20, 2026 baton charged and hurled tear gas shells on students and youth protesting against paper leaks, unemployment, inflation and other issues plaguing the country today under the Narendra Modi government.
(2026-07-25). MHT CET 2026 Engineering (FE) Merit List – Link, Steps to Check. ummid.com The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell is releasing on its official website fe2026.mahacet.org today i.e. Wednesday July 22, 2026 Provisional Merit List containing the names of the students who have registered for admission to First Year Engineering (FE) B.E. and B.Tech four year courses for the academic year 2026-27.
(2026-07-25). ICC members dismiss prosecutor Khan, sources say. tribune.com.pk 
Member states of the International Criminal Court voted on Friday to dismiss Karim Khan as prosecutor following allegations of sexual misconduct, two diplomatic sources told Reuters. | According to the sources, speaking on condition of anonymity to discuss a sensitive matter, 82 of the court's 125 member states voted in favour of the prosecutor's removal. | Khan, 56, denies any wrongdoing and his lawyers have called the process that led to the vote unlawful, procedurally unfair and unsupported by evidence. | Khan's dismissal follows an announcement by the United States that it will launch a renewed diplomatic…
(2026-07-25). Qingdao leverages concerts to boost tourism. ecns.cn Qingdao, a coastal city in east China's Shandong province, is leveraging concert-driven tourism to boost summer cultural tourism consumption, as the country's performance market continues to heat up.
(2026-07-25). Watch: Husband in Delhi Police, Wife Protesting at Jantar Mantar with Son. ummid.com In an incident seen as a strong warning to Narendra Modi Government, a woman came in front of the camera to openly declare that she came to protest at Jantar Mantar despite her husband serving with the Delhi Police.
(2026-07-25). Israel Speeding up West Bank Land Grab ahead of Elections. juancole.com The Conversation) — Israel is gearing up for an election at the end of October. And, with the Likud party of the prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu,
(2026-07-25). Our Moncada today is to save the Homeland. radiohc.cu Author: Freddy Pérez Cabrera | internet@granma.cu | The deepest conviction, that inspired by the heroes and martyrs of July 26th, and despite the adverse conditions facing the nation, the main task of all revolutionaries is to save the Revolution and the Homeland, was unequivocally expressed by Susely Morfa González, member of the Party's Central Committee and its first secretary in this territory, during her address at the provincial event commemorating National Rebellion Day. | The event, which was attended by the Vice President of the Republic, Salvador Valdés Mesa; Yudí Rodríguez Hernández, member of the Secr…
(2026-07-25). 23-year-old Punjab woman strangled to death in Canada, live-in partner arrested. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: A 23-year-old woman from Ludhiana, Punjab, was allegedly strangled to death at her home in Edmonton, Canada. Police have arrested her 22-year-old live-in partner, an Indian national, in connection with the case. | The victim, Damanpreet Kaur, was a native of Samrala in Ludhiana district and had moved to Canada around five years ago on a student visa. | According to the Edmonton Police Service (EPS), officers responded to a call on July 9 after receiving reports of an unresponsive woman with suspicious injuries at a home in the Silverberry neighbourhood of southeast Edmonton. An autopsy conducted o…
(2026-07-25). 'Betrayal': The young victims of India's exam leak scandal. geo.tv 
Demonstrators holding Indian national flags and placards take part in a protest rally in Kolkata on July 24, 2026. — AFPNEW DELHI: Growing up with a chronically ill mother in a remote village in India, Rema Begum aspired to become a doctor until her dream was cut short by her own…
(2026-07-25). Caitlin Johnstone: De-normalise Israel. asiapacificreport.nz COMMENTARY: By Caitlin Johnstone Basically we've got two choices: we either aggressively denormalise Israel or we watch our society become more and more Israeli. We either collectively reject Israel, or we watch Western militaries fuse inseparably with the IDF. We either turn support for Israel into political campaign poison, or we watch politicians obliterate our…
(2026-07-25). "Humanitarian challenges today are global, and so must be the solutions" icrc.org Launch of the 2025 Beijing Symposium Report…
(2026-07-25). Across Borders and Prison Walls: Keeping Families Connected During the Libya—Chad Conflict. icrc.org Long before the crises that followed 2011, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) had already built a long and sometimes difficult history of humanitarian engagement in Libya and across its borders.
(2026-07-25). Friday 7/24: Discussion: Fascist Cruelty and Attack on Emppathy vs. the New Communist View of Empathy. indybay.org Revolution Books | 2444 Durant Avenue | Berkeley, CA…
(2026-07-25). Saturday 7/25: Virtual Screening of "Britain's WWI Debt Crisis & Palestine" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_YKSD……
(2026-07-25). Saturday 8/15: Webinar: Refuse to Fly Killer Drones. indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/fsJylcB……
(2026-07-25). Sturgis Hospital closes in rural Michigan. wsws.org The destruction of rural healthcare is neither an oversight nor ineffective policymaking. It flows from a political and economic system in crisis, where an unprecedented concentration of wealth and power can only be maintained by plundering social resources for private profit and militarism.
(2026-07-25). Break the collusion between the union and management at Volkswagen! wsws.org At its online meeting July 15, the VW Action Committee launched an intensive campaign to break the control of the IG Metall union apparatus and its plant officials and begin a serious fight in defence of jobs.
(2026-07-25). Cross-Strait youth exchange activity opens in east China with 400 participants. ecns.cn The 7th Cross-Strait Youth Round Taihu Lake Exchange Activity opened Wednesday in Changzhou, Jiangsu Province, with more than 400 participants from across the Taiwan Strait.
(2026-07-25). Trump says Israeli PM Netanyahu will visit US next week. al-monitor.com By Kanishka SinghWASHINGTON, July 24 (Reuters) – President Donald Trump said on Friday that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will visit the U.S. next week.Trump's comments came in his speech at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner on Friday, while he was falsely casting U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer as Palestinian."I am going to send him (Schumer) a beautiful Palestinian outfit tomorrow, so he can greet Bibi Netanyahu when he comes to town next week," Trump said.
(2026-07-25). Rushy Lagoon sale: largest farm and the carbon math that add up. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-07-25). Saudi-led coalition says struck Houthi sites after attacks on Red Sea shipping. geo.tv 
(2026-07-25). Sunday 8/9: Solidarity With Argentine Workers!! indybay.org 2973 16th St., Suite 300, San Francisco…
(2026-07-25). Mixed day for global equities as oil prices retreat. al-monitor.com The main international oil contract Brent North Sea fell back under $100 Friday after surging past the key milestone the previous day on escalating Middle East strikes, helping US and European stock markets stabilize. | Brent dropped about four percent to under $97 a barrel, having soared seven percent Thursday. The key US contract, West Texas Intermediate, declined more than three percent after having gained more than six percent on Thursday.
(2026-07-25). Plastics are still a problem and room for improvement with green alternatives. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-07-25). Top Ukraine General Fired. wibailoutpeople.org By David Sole, July 24, 2026 — fighting-words.net/ Only six days after firing Ukraine's Defense Minister, President Zelensky finished getting rid of top military officials by sacking Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrsky on July 21. These dismissals come at a time of continuing Ukrainian military setbacks across all fronts in the war with the Russian Federation. The …
(2026-07-25). Netanyahu to meet with Trump in Washington on Tuesday, office says. al-monitor.com July 24 (Reuters) – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will travel to Washington on Monday and will meet with U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday, according to a statement from Netanyahu's office.Netanyahu will also attend U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham's funeral, his office said. (Reporting by Emily Rose, Steven Scheer; Writing by Yasmine Ghania; Editing by Toby Chopra)…
(2026-07-25). Saturday 7/25: ICE Out! Nationwide Protest Vigils for Murders of Lorenzo & Johan. indybay.org SF Bay Area, California and beyond | Find a vigil to demand justice near you: www.mobilize.us/disappearedinamerica/…
(2026-07-25). Saudi vessel sustains minor hull damage after Red Sea attack, state news agency says. al-monitor.com July 24 (Reuters) – A Saudi vessel, NCC MASA, sustained minor hull damage after it was attacked while sailing in the Red Sea on Friday, Saudi state news agency SPA reported, citing an official source at the General Transport Authority.The vessel continued to its destination after checks confirmed it and its crew were safe, SPA said. (Reporting by Enas Alashray; Editing by Nia Williams)…
(2026-07-25). China stocks fall as trading volume hits three-month low. ecns.cn More than 4,900 Chinese stocks declined on Friday, as combined turnover on the Shanghai and Shenzhen exchanges fell to 1.93 trillion yuan (about 269 billion U.S. dollars), the lowest level in more than three months, according to CLS, China's leading financial news agency.
(2026-07-25). Trump says he proceed with nuclear deal unless Saudis join Abraham Accords. al-monitor.com By Steve Holland and Timothy GardnerWASHINGTON, July 24 (Reuters) – President Donald Trump on Friday said he would not go forward with a civil nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia unless the Saudis agreed to a normalization in relations with Israel under theAbraham Accords.The U.S. Department of Energy said on Wednesday that Energy Secretary Chris Wright and his Saudi counterpart Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman had signed an agreement on developing the first commercial nuclear reactors in oil-rich Saudi Arabia and that it would next go to Congress for review.
(2026-07-25). Wrong, Wisconsin Examiner and Investigative Post, Canadian Wildfire Smoke Is Not Proof of Climate Change. wattsupwiththat.com The real story isn't that smoke drifted hundreds of miles from Canadian wildfires. Wildfire smoke commonly does that and has throughout history, as was discussed at Climate Realism previously, here and here, for example. The real story is that despite one of the lowest cumulative burned-area totals across America in more than a decade, portions of the media still insist on treating every smoky sky as proof of climate catastrophe.
(2026-07-25). GATE 2027 Dates, Detailed Schedule Released. ummid.com The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras has published the dates, detailed schedule and time table of the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering 2027 or GATE 2027 on its official website 'gate2027.iitm.ac.in'.
(2026-07-25). Hajj 2027 Application Last Date Extended, Qurrah on July 30. ummid.com The Haj Committee of India has extended the last date of application for Hajj 2027, and also announced the new Qurrah or Draw Date for the upcoming Hajj.
(2026-07-25). 27th Ani-Com & Games opens with largest exhibition in history. ecns.cn The 27th Ani-Com & Games Hong Kong opened Friday at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, with organizers saying the exhibition area grew 10% from previous editions, making it the largest event in the fair's history.
(2026-07-25). Saudi-led coalition strikes Houthi-controlled Hodeidah. aljazeera.com The Saudi-led coalition strikes targeted Houthi-controlled Hodeidah governorate.
(2026-07-25). Saudi Arabia Releases 'Umrah and Visit Guide': Key Insights. ummid.com The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has released, on its official website 'haj.gov.sa', 'Umrah and Visit Guide' — a comprehensive guide for pilgrims, in sixteen languages, including Arabic, Urdu and English.
(2026-07-25). Trump threatens EU will pay 'big price' after Brussels fines Google $1bn. aljazeera.com EU accuses US tech giant of favouring its own services in search results, as Trump lashes out against bloc.
(2026-07-25). Tuesday 7/28: Webinar: Creative Resistance & Media Activism in Western Sahara. indybay.org Online | www.nonviolenceinternational.net/webinar……
(2026-07-25). 5 workers killed in helmet factory fire in Sri Lanka. wsws.org The inferno in the Katuwana Industrial Zone is a case of industrial murder—the direct and inevitable product of a capitalist system that subordinates human life to the relentless drive for profit.
(2026-07-25). Foreign arrivals to China rise 20.4% in H1. ecns.cn China recorded 22.91 million foreign arrivals in the first half of 2026, up 20.4% year on year, as expanded visa-free policies continued to boost cross-border travel, a public security official said on Friday.
(2026-07-25). US-Saudi Nuclear Deal: Redrawing Middle East's Atomic Map. ummid.com The latest US-Saudi Arabia nuclear agreement, formalised under Section 123 of the US Atomic Energy Act, gives American firms legal access to build out Saudi Arabia's civilian nuclear programme, alongside separate bilateral safeguards accord signed by Energy Secretary Chris Wright and Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman.
(2026-07-25). BD president resigns citing health concerns. tribune.com.pk 
Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin, a former ally of ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina, has resigned citing serious health issues, his office said on Friday. | Shahabuddin, 76, has held the largely ceremonial post of president since April 2023, a period that included volatile months after Hasina's flight to India following a student-led uprising against her rule in 2024. | "Recent medical examinations have diagnosed me with a condition known as autonomic neuropathy. Due to this condition, I occasionally experience momentary loss of consciousness," Shahabuddin said in a statement released by his press…
(2026-07-25). UN rights chief Turk wins second term despite US and Israeli opposition. aljazeera.com Austrian lawyer Volker Turk set to become first UN rights chief to complete two four-year terms since post was created.
(2026-07-25). Milwaukee, July 26, 2026: No Air and Water Show! MONEY FOR JOBS AND EDUCATION, NOT FOR WAR AND OCCUPATION! wibailoutpeople.org Meeting location: 2288 N Lake DrTime/date: Sun, Jul 26th @ noonWhat: this will be a march-style "parade" with puppets, it will be one mile long Bring banners, flags, and puppets. Bring friends, family, and strangers! Come with us to tell the Air & Water Show we will NOT accept any more war propaganda in Milwaukee! …
(2026-07-25). Fiji's former chief prosecutor claims govt conspiracy to remove him. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Margot Staunton of RNZ Pacific Fiji's former chief prosecutor, Christopher Pryde, claims there was a racist, government-led conspiracy to get rid of him. The New Zealand lawyer, who is in Aotearoa, spoke to RNZ Pacific Waves after corruption charges against him in Fiji were dropped this week. Fiji's Independent Commission Against Corruption (FICAC) threw…
(2026-07-25). Modi under pressure to fire minister. tribune.com.pk 
Talks between the Indian government and leaders of the youth-led "Cockroach" movement failed to make headway Friday, as protesters gathered in the nation's capital to push for an overhaul of the education system. | Senior ministers JP Nadda and Jitendra Singh met with leaders of the social media-driven Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) for two hours of talks on the group's demands, which include a call for the resignation of the education minister, Dharmendra Pradhan. | Both sides said the talks would resume on Saturday. | "We conveyed in very clear terms that nothing short of Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation or his…
(2026-07-25). T. rex fossil sold for $50.1 million. wsws.org Ever larger amounts on such "trophies" are being spent by members of the wealthy elite while support for basic science is slashed.
(2026-07-25). Pattern bargaining opens for 23,000 US Steel and Cleveland-Cliffs workers. wsws.org The USW's isolation of 800 locked-out BP Whiting oil refinery workers shows why steelworkers must organize independently of the union bureaucracy.
(2026-07-25). Workers Struggles: Asia and Australia. wsws.org Sanitation, electrical and gig-economy delivery workers strike in India; Bangladeshi sugar mill workers demand higher wages and job security; Cambodian casino workers protest years of repression; Australian health, disability and parks workers strike over pay and conditions.
(2026-07-25). Meet Andy Burnham, Britain's Accidental Prime Minister. ummid.com Andy Burnham became Britain's 7th Prime Minister in a decade on Monday, July 20, 2026, without a single vote cast by the wider public.
(2026-07-25). Shenzhen Bao'an Int'l Airport handles 33.6 million passengers in H1. ecns.cn Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport handled 33.6 million passengers in the first half of 2026, up 3.2% year on year, airport authorities said Friday.
(2026-07-25). Saudi Arabia strikes Houthi sites in Yemen as conflict flares. newarab.com 
(2026-07-25). National Museum of China showcases cultural products in Taipei. ecns.cn More than 70 cultural and creative products inspired by artifacts from the National Museum of China are on display on Taipei's historic Dihua Street.
(2026-07-25). When 'Self Hand-Cuffed' Rahul Gandhi Shocked Narendra Modi. ummid.com Intensifying the party's protest against the union government, Rahul Gandhi Tuesday July 21, 2026 marched to the official residence of Prime Minister Modi and sat on a dharna along with Party President Mallikarjun Kharge, Kerala CM VD Satheesan, Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar and other Congress MPs and leaders.
(2026-07-25). Southern California grocery pharmacists authorize strike. wsws.org Hundreds of grocery pharmacists have authorized strike action after months of bargaining over unsafe staffing, mounting workloads and wages at Ralphs, Albertsons, Vons and Pavilions.
(2026-07-25). Jacobin falsifies Trotsky and historical record to promote popular front in Argentina. wsws.org Jacobin's theoretical case for subordinating the Argentine working class to Peronism rests on a falsification of Leon Trotsky's actual struggle against the Popular Front.
(2026-07-25). German court orders visa for Afghan. tribune.com.pk 
Germany's constitutional court on Friday backed an Afghan woman's appeal against an interior ministry decision to deny her a visa, despite her previously having been approved for entry. | The woman had initially accepted been under a refugee scheme set up by the previous German government. | The plaintiff was one of more than 600 Afghans whose previous approvals the interior ministry had reversed as "invalid" in December. | Those concerned had either worked with German armed forces in Afghanistan during the war against the Taliban, or were judged to be at particular risk from the Taliban after its return to po…
(2026-07-25). 'The show must go on': Trump returns to rescheduled White House press gala. aljazeera.com US president makes jokes, mocks opponents at correspondents' dinner that was halted by a shooting in April.
(2026-07-25). Trump bashes 'fake news,' stokes 2028 furore in press gala rerun. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump wears a "Trump 2028" hat while he speaks during the 2026 White House Correspondents´ Association Dinner at the Waldorf Astoria in Washington, DC, on July 24, 2026. — AFP White House Correspondents' dinner was rescheduled after attack.Speech…
(2026-07-25). Dream Roads: A Village Boy's Arduous Journey in Self-Making. ummid.com Published by BlueRose One (New Delhi-London) in March 2026, Dream Roads takes you to a memorable journey of a young boy born into a nondescript and distant village Dengatoli of the erstwhile Purnea district (now part of the Kishanganj district), in the State of Bihar in India.
(2026-07-25). Marshfield Pride August 22, 2026. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-07-25). Funerals held for four Palestinians killed in deadly West Bank shooting. aljazeera.com Overnight funerals were held for four Palestinians killed near Nablus.
(2026-07-25). Manitowoc, WI, July 25, 2026: Justice for Lorenzo, Johan, Corey … ICE Out! Jail Killer Cops! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-07-25). DTE Maha Post SSC Diploma 2026 Round 2 Allotment – Steps, Link. ummid.com Directorate of Technical Education (DTE) Maharashtra is releasing on its official website 'poly26.dtemaharashtra.gov.in' today i.e. Thursday July 23, 2026 the CAP Round 2 Seat Allotment Result of the students seeking admission in First Year Post SSC Diploma Technical and Polytechnic Courses in Engineering / Technology for the year 2026-27.
(2026-07-25). Mamdani, Netanyahu and the capitalist state. wsws.org Mamdani's declaration that he will not arrest Netanyahu is, as a factual matter, a reversal. As a candidate, he pledged to arrest Netanyahu if he came to New York, and as recently as July 18 he said in an interview with the New York Times that he was in "active conversation" with the city's law department about enforcing the ICC warrant.
(2026-07-25). Ebola deaths pass 1,000 in the DRC, faster than any previous outbreak. wsws.org Countermeasures against the Bundibugyo strain do not exist because US medical funding follows biodefense threat designation rather than the number of dead.
(2026-07-25). Tens of thousands flee fires in France. tribune.com.pk 
Tens of thousands of people fled wildfires in southwest France by car and boat on Friday and Spain declared a national emergency as huge blazes merged outside Madrid and searing heat left tinder-dry conditions across the region. | French authorities ordered the total evacuation of the Cap Ferret peninsula, a tourism hotspot on its Atlantic Coast. Two fires merged outside Madrid, and a third was on the verge of joining them, government officials said. | Both countries, which have suffered a succession of heatwaves and fires in recent months and years that scientists say have been exacerbated by climate change,…
(2026-07-25). Kerala declares school, college holiday for 2026 Football World Cup. ummid.com The Kerala State Government has announced a day's off on Monday July 20, 2026 for all educational institutions in the wake of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final to be played between Argentina vs Spain.
(2026-07-25). Australia: Victorian educators speak out at strike rally in Melbourne. wsws.org "The lack of resources is making staff leave and the wages are not enough. That is the situation for a lot of us. To survive I have a second job."
(2026-07-25). International alliance against telecom fraud to be launched in September. ecns.cn China will host the founding conference of an international alliance against telecom and online fraud in September, during the 2026 Global Public Security Cooperation Forum in Lianyungang, east China's Jiangsu Province, the Ministry of Public Security said Thursday.
(2026-07-25). Renewables 'Can't Keep Up' With Data Center Pace. As Usual, the Left Wants Government to Step In. wattsupwiththat.com The political left is worried that the rapid expansion of data centers across the U.S. — a controversial but necessary development considering our competition with China — is increasingly accompanied by the corresponding construction of stand-alone natural gas plants to provide the power demands of the centers.
(2026-07-25). Global Mechanism on ICTs: Statement on international law. icrc.org Statement delivered by Noa Schreuer, Legal Adviser, at the first substantial plenary session of the UN Global Mechanism on ICTs, New York, 22 July 2026.
(2026-07-25). Trump: 'I'm running for a fourth term as President of the United States'. aljazeera.com During the White House Correspondents' Association dinner, Trump joked about running for a fourth presidential term.
(2026-07-25). Yangtze River ports handle 1.97 billion tons of cargo in H1. ecns.cn Ports along the Yangtze River, China's longest waterway, handled 1.97 billion metric tons of cargo in the first half of 2026, according to the Changjiang River Administration of Navigational Affairs (CJRNA).
(2026-07-25). Mohammad Ali Jauhar University and Demolition Politics. ummid.com The students of Mohammad Ali Jauhar University are sitting in protest to oppose the notice issued by the Rampur Development Authority (RDA) which has asked for 38 of the forty buildings of the university to be demolished.
(2026-07-25). Ex-IG Explains Why Delhi Police Action Against Students Must be Probed. ummid.com The use of force by personnel in plain clothes against students and children during the 'Parliament March' held at Jantar Mantar on July 20, 2026 was Illegal, Unlawful, Excessive, Punitive, and Repressive.
(2026-07-25). pride untamed: escaping the cult of queer memory. indybay.org the san francisco police department descended on a bunch of queers to beat the law into them, and everything that followed is up for debate. but are we describing 1966, or 2026? unfortunately, in a poetic, if depressing, continuation of historical queer subjugation, this was san francisco pride weekend, 2026.
(2026-07-25). PM appoints Gen Aamer as CNSC. tribune.com.pk 
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has promoted Lieutenant General Aamer Raza, chief of the general staff of Pakistan Army, to the rank of four-star general and appointed him as Commander National Strategic Command (CNSC), the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) said on Friday. | According to the PMO, the prime minister congratulated General Aamer Raza on his promotion and appointment and wished him the best in undertaking this important responsibility. | The position was created under the 27th Constitutional Amendment, which rewrote Article 243. The amendment abolished the longstanding office of the Chairman Jo…
(2026-07-25). China builds over 67 million hectares of high-standard farmland. ecns.cn China has built more than 1 billion mu (about 66.7 million hectares) of high-standard farmland, providing strong support for grain output, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs said at a press conference on Friday.
(2026-07-25). ICC prosecutor Karim Khan removed over. al-monitor.com International Criminal Court member states voted Friday to dismiss prosecutor Karim Khan following disputed allegations that he sexually assaulted a female member of his staff. | Khan, 56, was suspended last month by a key governing body of the ICC ahead of the secret ballot in which 82 of 125 members voted to remove him for "serious misconduct and a serious breach of duty."
(2026-07-25). Thursday 7/30: Medicare for All Day of Action – Nationwide Rallies & Actions. indybay.org SF Bay Area, Northern CA, and beyond | Find an event near you: act.medicare4all.org/event/doa/search/…
(2026-07-25). Online public meeting: Fight NDIS cuts and Labor's war on the working class! wsws.org The meeting will outline the socialist perspective needed to oppose the Labor government's assault on disabled people, as part of its broader offensive against the working class.
(2026-07-25). Hunan Province launches one stop aviation tourism services. ecns.cn Hunan Province unveiled a summer campaign Thursday offering one-stop aviation tourism services covering dining, accommodation, transport, sightseeing, shopping and entertainment.
(2026-07-25). Saturday 7/25: ICE = Evil: Human Banner on SF Ocean Beach Protest. indybay.org Ocean Beach – Stairwell 17 | 1000 Great Hwy | San Francisco, CA 94121 | Please sign up. Need more people!
(2026-07-25). Hong Kong teachers call for closer collaboration with mainland on space education. ecns.cn A 20-day science and technology training camp for Hong Kong secondary school students and teachers kicked off in Beijing on Monday, with over 300 participants engaging in hands-on activities in new energy, aerospace and engineering technology, robotics and artificial intelligence.
(2026-07-25). Fujian's bicycle exports surge 47.7 % in first half of 2026. ecns.cn Fujian Province exported bicycles worth 150 million yuan ($22 million) in the first half of 2026, up 47.7% year on year, Fuzhou Customs said Friday.
(2026-07-25). Mbappe beats Messi in Golden Boot Race but fails to ensure France win over England. ummid.com Kylian Mbappe Saturday July 18, 2026 beat Lionel Messi in the Adidas Golden Boot Race, but failed to seal France victory over England in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Match for Bronze.
(2026-07-25). Dramatic Demo for Immigrant Rights at Sonoma County Farm Bureau Monitored by Deputies. indybay.org On July 20, protesters lay motionless in the Sonoma County Farm Bureau parking lot. County sheriff's deputies showed up.
(2026-07-25). Friday 7/31: US Premier Screening of "When ICE Melts — Testimonies from The Front Lines" indybay.org For Link Go To | laborfest.net/2026/event/us-premier-scre……
(2026-07-25). Sunday 8/2: WRECKAGE: A Musical Tragicomedy from San Francisco Mime Troupe. indybay.org London Nelson Community Center – Outdoors | 301 Center St., Santa Cruz, CA 95060…
(2026-07-25). Saturday 7/25: Footprint America: a San Francisco walking tour. indybay.org meet in the lobby of the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco…
(2026-07-25). Guterres set to be first UN chief to visit Syria since before 2011 war. al-monitor.com By Tala RamadanBEIRUT, July 25 (Reuters) – United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will visit Syria on Saturday in the first trip by a serving U.N. chief since the start of a nearly 14-year war that killed hundreds of thousands and displaced millions in the country.The visit represents another milestone for Syria since rebels ousted former leader Bashar al-Assad in late 2024, ending the war that began in 2011 and launching a transitional period steered by an Islamist-led leadership.
(2026-07-25). Two Chinese scholars win world's top Maths prize for solving century-old problems. ecns.cn Chinese mathematicians Deng Yu and Wang Hong were awarded the Fields Medals at the opening ceremony of the 2026 International Congress of Mathematicians in Philadelphia on Thursday, marking the first time Chinese mathematicians have won the prestigious honor.
(2026-07-25). Cargo matchmaking conference for Pinglu Canal held in Nanning. ecns.cn A cargo matchmaking conference for the Pinglu Canal was held on Wednesday in Nanning, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, bringing together more than 500 representatives from government agencies, logistics organizations, enterprises and business associations.
(2026-07-25). Spain Decimates Argentina, Lifts 2026 FIFA World Cup. ummid.com In a one-sided match virtually, Spain defeated the reigning champions, Argentina, in the final and lifted the 2026 FIFA World Cup Sunday July 19, 2026.
(2026-07-25). Job losses deepen in Australia. wsws.org Beneath the surface of the official unemployment statistics, job cuts are growing as the criminal war on Iran escalates impacts on the global economy.
(2026-07-25). Comicomment: A Tariff Bridge Hanging Over the Legal Abyss. ecns.cn A bridge built on a cliff may look like a way forward — but it could collapse at any moment.
(2026-07-25). Saudi Arabia launches multiple-entry Umrah Visa. ummid.com In another move to ease travel to The Two Holy Cities – Makkah al Mukarramah and Madinah al Munawwarah, Saudi Arabia has introduced multiple-entry Umrah Visa.
(2026-07-25). From palava huts to TikTok: How Liberians are preserving their past. aljazeera.com From podcasts to TikTok, young Liberians are using digital platforms to keep history alive and challenge old narratives.
(2026-07-25). Iraq: Photography Award 2026. icrc.org International Committee of the Red Cross & Iraqi Red Crescent Society…
(2026-07-25). Thursday 7/23: "Hubert Harrison: Forbidden Genius of Black Radicalism" With Professor Brian Kwoba. indybay.org Go To | laborfest.net/2026/event/book-presentati……
(2026-07-25). Comicomment: A 'tariff bridge to nowhere' built on the edge of legality. ecns.cn A bridge built on the edge of a cliff may appear to lead forward, but when rules become stepping stones, the fall may come sooner than expected.
(2026-07-25). In Pictures: 38 Mohammad Ali Jauhar University Buildings Facing Demolition. ummid.com The 38 buildings of Mohammad Ali Jauhar University – that the BJP government in Uttar Pradesh has decided to demolish, are architectural masterpieces, designed after a lot of deliberations and research, and taking inspiration from different world monuments.
(2026-07-25). Xiamen University research vessel sets sail to Sabah. ecns.cn Xiamen University's research vessel Jia Geng departed Thursday for Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia, marking its first visit to the state.
(2026-07-25). Chinese mathematician Deng Yu calls Fields Medal award 'immense honor'. ecns.cn Chinese mathematician Deng Yu said at a press conference after receiving the Fields Medal award held in Philadelphia, the U.S., on Thursday that it is an immense honor to see his name placed alongside those of the great mathematicians he has long admired.
(2026-07-25). RELEASE: Racine, WI, July 25, 2026: National Day of Action to Demand Justice for Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, Johan Sebastian Guerrero, and All People Murdered by ICE. wibailoutpeople.org 
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: WI — LULAC Jaime Alvarado 414-234-8835 j.alvarado939@gmail.com National Day of Action to Demand Justice for Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, Johan Sebastian Guerrero, and All People Murdered by ICE Racine Wisconsin — On Saturday July 25, 2026 The League of United Latin American Citizens of Wisconsin, LULAC WI. Will host a vigil and rally …
(2026-07-25). The US Culture of Misunderstanding in Iran the Middle East. juancole.com Washington, D.C. (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — It has become increasingly clear that effective international communication is impossible without basic knowledge of world cultures. US officials say as much when they admit that failures in Afghanistan and Iraq were due in large part to ignorance of culture and pushing too many programs that conflicted with local values. In Afghanistan, for example, the US pushed tribal leaders to adopt a centralized form of government, when decentralization was a more familiar pattern of the past. It left the Afghan government only controlling Kabul in the end. The…
(2026-07-25). SC says it lacks jurisdiction over NAB matters. tribune.com.pk 
The Supreme Court has ruled that it no longer has jurisdiction to hear matters arising under the National Accountability Ordinance (NAO),1999 óa law that governs the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) ódeclaring that all pending appeals and bail-related petitions in NAB cases stand transferred to the Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) following recent amendments to the law. | In a detailed 30-page judgment authored by Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar, a three-member bench held that the court could no longer take cognisance of NAB cases in view of Article 175F(a) of the Constitution read with Section…
(2026-07-25). China's delivery robots impress Moroccan visitor. ecns.cn China's hotel delivery robots impressed Moroccan visitor at the 2026 World Internet Conference Digital Silk Road Development Forum.
(2026-07-25). NEET Needs Fundamental Restructuring, Not Cosmetic Fixes. ummid.com The recurring crises surrounding National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) demonstrate that the problem lies not merely in its implementation but in the design of the system itself.
(2026-07-25). Chenzhou Lin Dan Cup Badminton Open draws 1,300 shuttlers from 11 countries. ecns.cn The 2026 Chenzhou Lin Dan Cup Badminton Open began Friday in Hunan Province, drawing more than 1,300 players from 11 countries and regions.
(2026-07-25). DTE Maha 2026 Post HSC D Pharm Admission: Last Date Extended. ummid.com The Directorate of Technical Education (DTE) Maharashtra has extended the last date of application and submission of online form for admission in First Year Post HSC Diploma in Pharmacy (D Pharm) for the year 2026-2027.
(2026-07-25). Henan's steel furniture hub sees booming export orders. ecns.cn Pangcun Town in Luoyang, Henan Province, known as China's "Steel Furniture Capital," is seeing strong export demand, with factories rushing to fulfill overseas orders.
(2026-07-25). ILWU 10&6 Picket At C&H Crockett Refinery Workers Hit By Car & Pickets Stop Scabs At Plant. indybay.org Hundreds of ILWU Local 10 longshore workers rallied to stop the working of the Tai Herald sugar ship from the Negros Island in the Philippines. Picketers were hit by a scab worker and the workers were successful in getting him arrested.
(2026-07-25). Australian industrial workers denounce death threat against Will Lehman. wsws.org "When I saw the picture posted it made me feel sick to my stomach. It shows that the UAW leadership are scared of Will. Why else would you threaten him and try to intimidate him?"
(2026-07-25). Commonwealth Games: Gymnast Langton's headfirst crash leads to concussion. aljazeera.com Gabriel Langton suffers concussion after headfirst crash off horizontal bar in the ‚Å final rotation of the competition.
(2026-07-25). Dharmendra Pradhans's fake resignation letter viral. ummid.com Amidst the escalating demands of his resignation, a fake letter is viral on social media claiming Dharmendra Pradhan has indeed resigned as Union Education Minister.
(2026-07-25). 9th Environment and Development Think Tank Forum focuses on AI-driven green development. ecns.cn The 9th Environment and Development Think Tank Forum opened Friday in Lanzhou, Gansu Province, bringing together more than 100 experts to discuss AI driven research, ecosystem protection and green energy development.
(2026-07-25). State Department accuses Americans of being communists. indybay.org March 5, 1960 photo of Ernesto "Che" Guevara…
(2026-07-25). Sons of immigrant killed by ICE in Texas share grief, demand accountability. aljazeera.com Lorenzo Salgado Araujo's sons tell lawmakers their father worked hard 'to protect and provide' for his family.
(2026-07-25). CLAT 2027 on Dec 06, Registration Starts on Aug 03, 2026. ummid.com The Common Law Admission Test 2027 (CLAT 2027) will be held on December 06, 2026 whereas the registration and online application process for CLAT 2027 will commence on August 03, 2026, the Consortium of National Law Universities (NALSAR) said.
(2026-07-25). Watch: Lone Mumbai Woman Blocks Police Van With Protesters Inside, Then This Happened. ummid.com A lone Mumbai woman, later identified as Rhiya Ahir, has become one of the defining faces of the Gen Z Protests in India, after she blocked Police Van packed with the Mumbaikars protesting Delhi Police brutality against students.
(2026-07-25). Monday 7/27: Sped Up Schedule of Cop Crackdowns on Coral Street Encampment Community. indybay.org Limekiln and Coral St. ⚪ meet on Limekiln to cover Coral St., Limekiln, and adjacent streets depending on the police harassment radius.
(2026-07-25). Execution in Wisconsin: Only the working class can stop police state terror. wsws.org The police, immigration Gestapo and military are instruments of capitalist class rule whose escalating violence can be stopped only through the independent political mobilization of the working class.
(2026-07-25). GLP-1s are changing US healthcare, should everyone be on them? aljazeera.com GLP-1 drugs, originally developed to treat diabetes and now widely used for obesity, are reshaping healthcare in the US.
(2026-07-25). VIDEO: Presentation of 2026 War Abolisher Awards. worldbeyondwar.org By World BEYOND War, July 24, 2026 | The 2026 war abolisher awards were presented during an online event on Friday. …
(2026-07-25). Medicare for All or War-the Choice is Clear. indybay.org Members and supporters of the PAC "Medicare for All" founded in 2017 by Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal (D-WA) spent the day attending a Congressional Progressive Caucus "Shadow Hearing" aptly titled, "Universal Healthcare: Now is the Time for Medicare for All." This was followed by lobbying congressional members on Capitol Hill in seeking co-sponsors for the bill.
(2026-07-25). JEFF MCMULLEN: When men were brothers — vale Antarctica expeditioner Geoff Somers. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-07-25). Mowlid Omar Siyad, aka Bisle, arrested in the Somali region of Ethiopia. indybay.org
(2026-07-25). Russia: ICRC president focuses on respect for international humanitarian law, access to prisoners of war during visit to the Russian Federation. icrc.org
(2026-07-25). ICRC's position on the use of explosive weapons in populated areas. icrc.org
(2026-07-25). Russia: ICRC president arrives in Moscow to discuss critical humanitarian issues. icrc.org
(2026-07-25). South Sudan at 15: A humanitarian journey through conflict, resilience and hope. icrc.org
(2026-07-25). ICRC working paper on six ICT-related threats faced by civilian populations. icrc.org
(2026-07-25). Protecting Pangolins in India: When an armor is not enough. globalvoices.org
(2026-07-25). ICE killed eight people — and the government blamed the dead. wibailoutpeople.org
(2026-07-25). China In Photos: Crime falls by double digits in first half of 2026. ecns.cn
(2026-07-25). Donetsk: Lives transformed by the hostilities. icrc.org
(2026-07-25). Who Helps the Helpers? Mental Health and Psychosocial Support for Frontline Responders in Northeast Nigeria. icrc.org
(2026-07-25). Ukraine: "I don't just want to get around. I want to walk properly again" icrc.org
(2026-07-25). Statement of Two People Recently Subpoenaed in Relation to a Grand Jury Investigation. indybay.org
(2026-07-25). Ukraine: Intensifying hostilities claim dozens of lives, deepen trauma for civilians. icrc.org
(2026-07-25). Water and habitat in conflict – 2026 Briefer. icrc.org
(2026-07-25). Firefighters battle fire after fertiliser explosion in England. aljazeera.com
(2026-07-25). ICRC Brings Humanitarian Perspectives on Unmanned Systems to World Peace Forum. icrc.org
(2026-07-25). Thursday 7/30: The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel's Redwood Room Announces Sacha Boutros with "Redwood Room Af. indybay.org
(2026-07-25). Reflecting on a 22-year legacy: First Roundtable on the ICRC's Physical Rehabilitation Programme in India. icrc.org
(2026-07-25). Frequently asked questions: The ICRC's approach to confidentiality. icrc.org
(2026-07-25). Sudan: 42,000 people assisted with food in Al Obeid amid growing humanitarian needs. icrc.org
(2026-07-25). South Africa's le Clos breaks Commonwealth Games record with 19th medal. aljazeera.com
(2026-07-25). Frequently asked questions: Explosive Weapons in Populated Areas. icrc.org
(2026-07-25). ICRC statement on The New Yorker article. icrc.org
(2026-07-25). Uganda, Rwanda, and Burundi: January to December 2025 Facts & Figures. icrc.org
(2026-07-25). National Committees on IHL: Guidance on composition and roles. icrc.org
(2026-07-25). Pinar del Río: un 26 de julio con el pueblo como protagonista. radiohc.cu Por Evelyn Corbillón Díaz | Han sido días de mucha efervescencia en Pinar del Río de cara a la celebración central por el 26 de julio y para mejorar las condiciones en ciertos sitios de la provincia: alumbrado público; restauración y reparación de obras, instituciones y salas hospitalarias; pintura de fachadas; pavimentación de calles. | Un gran movimiento con el apoyo de algunas entidades de otros territorios; pero sin dudas con el pueblo como protagonista, el mismo pueblo que cada día se levanta — a pesar de los molestos apagones- para seguir produciendo en las industrias, sanando en los centros sanitarios…
(2026-07-25). Thursday 7/30: Medicare for All Day of Action – Santa Clara Rally. indybay.org Rep. Ro Khanna's Santa Clara Office | 3150 De La Cruz Boulevard | Santa Clara, CA 95054…
(2026-07-25). Saturday 7/25: In Memory of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo Killed by ICE: Community Street Demo plus Vigil. indybay.org 790 W El Camino Real, Mountain View, CA 94040 | Intersection of El Camino Real and Castro St. | and adjacent Gateway Plaza…
(2026-07-24). "America First or Israel First?" Ex-Israeli Negotiator Daniel Levy on Saudi Nuclear Deal, Iran & More. democracynow.org 
The status of a newly signed U.S.-Saudi nuclear deal is in question after President Trump made the surprise announcement that the deal is off unless Saudi Arabia normalizes relations with Israel. The deal paves the way for Saudi civil nuclear development, although critics warn that it could lead to the proliferation of nuclear weapons in the politically volatile Middle East. | Saudi Arabia has long maintained that it would not officially recognize Israel by joining the Abraham Accords, the U.S.-negotiated diplomatic deal between Israel and a number of Arab states, until there is a pathway toward the creation of a…
(2026-07-24). Democracy Now! 2026-07-24 Friday. democracynow.org Headlines for July 24, 2026; "America First or Israel First?" Ex-Israeli Negotiator Daniel Levy on Saudi Nuclear Deal, Iran & More; "Cockroach Democracy": Arundhati Roy on India's Youth-Led Protest Movement & Modi's Collapsing Support; Report from San Juan: New Bill Targets Citizenship Rights as Puerto Rico Marks 10 Years of PROMESA; "Farmers of the Sea": PBS Film Profiles Puerto Rican Fishermen on the "Frontlines of Climate Change" | Headlines for July 24, 2026; "America First or Israel First?" Ex-Israeli Negotiator Daniel Levy on Saudi Nuclea…
(2026-07-24). Will Iran strike Israel again? Mojtaba Khamenei's big gamble to drag Netanyahu back into war exposed. hindustantimes.com Western intelligence assessments suggest Iran could be considering a first strike against Israel as tensions continue to rise across the Middle East. Reports indicate Tehran may seek to trigger a wider conflict amid growing pressure involving Israel and the United States. Iranian officials have warned of possible retaliation if new strikes are launched against Iran, while regional actors such as Yemen's Houthi rebels could potentially increase pressure on key shipping routes. Israel is reportedly preparing for possible escalation, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and security officials reviewing scenarios.
(2026-07-24). Trump vows to punish Iran and Houthis for attacks in Red Sea. al-monitor.com By Elwely Elwelly, Ahmed Elimam and Eman AbouhassiraDUBAI, July 24 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump promised "major military punishment" for Iran and its Houthi allies after the Yemeni fighters struck two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, extending the Middle East war to a second major shipping chokepoint.Fears that disruption could widen to block another sea route sent global oil prices surging in one of the steepest rises of the war. Brent crude rose more than 6%, piercing the level of $100 a barrel for the first time since May.
(2026-07-24). Bab al-Mandeb Strait: another key oil shipping route under threat. al-monitor.com Yemen's pro-Iranian Houthi rebels have claimed attacks in the Red Sea on two Saudi oil tankers and say they will blockade the Bab al-Mandeb strait, a crucial passage into the Red Sea, as part of a maritime blockade of Saudi Arabia. | – Gateway to the Red Sea -:…
(2026-07-24). Iran rapidly rebuilds missile sites, key infrastructure despite months of airstrikes: report. tribune.com.pk 
Iran is swiftly rebuilding war-damaged infrastructure, from underground missile bases and bridges to production facilities and ports, according to Israeli and Western officials and satellite imagery, a recent report said. | The rapid pace of reconstruction has raised concerns among some Israeli officials, who say it underscores Iran's resilience despite months of intensive airstrikes, according to a Wall Street Journal report published on Thursday. | Satellite imagery from western Iran showed damaged tunnel entrances and access roads to a missile base in March, but images taken weeks later revealed newly paved…
(2026-07-24). Oil prices head for weekly rise on Middle East escalation. tribune.com.pk 
Oil futures prices retreated on Friday but are still set for hefty weekly gains because of concerns about disrupted energy flows in the Red Sea and fears of further escalation in the US-Israel war with Iran. | Brent futures fell $1.82, or 1.81%, to $98.87 a barrel at 0747 GMT, having settled up 7% above $100 in the previous session for the first time since May after Iran-aligned Houthis said they struck two Saudi oil tankers in ‚Å the Red Sea. | The contract remained on course for a 12% advance this week. | West Texas Intermediate (WTI) ‚Ä&…
(2026-07-24). US military says it completed 13th consecutive night of strikes on Iran. al-monitor.com By Kanishka SinghWASHINGTON, July 23 (Reuters) – The U.S. military said late on Thursday it completed its latest round of strikes on Iran that marked a 13th consecutive night of American attacks. Here are quotes and details: • The latest strikes lasted more than two hours, according to the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM).
(2026-07-24). Iranian FM warns using Iran's frozen assets sets "incendiary precedent" tribune.com.pk 
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on X on Friday that "Seizing another nation's assets to pay for unrelated future claims is an incendiary precedent" in response to Trump's threat to have Iran pay for any "damages done" to cargo ships. | Seizing another nation's assets to pay for unrelated future claims is an incendiary precedent. | Those who celebrate or profit from such funds should remember: once governments normalize confiscation, no one's assets are safe. Ensuing chaos will not be pretty or peaceful. | — Seyed Abbas Araghchi (@araghchi) July 24, 2026 | No one's assets were safe once gover…
(2026-07-24). Is it just about AIPAC's money, or does U.S.-Israel rot run far deeper? peoplesworld.org 
Two major stories regarding the United States and Israel in recent days represent profound watershed moments in the history of the relationship between both countries. The first incident occurred on July 8 when U.S. Congressman Ro Khanna (D-CA) and his delegation were detained by armed, illegal Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank. "These hoodlums …
(2026-07-24). La preparación para la defensa es tarea fundamental, afirma presidente Díaz-Canel. radiohc.cu 
El presidente del Consejo de Defensa Nacional, Miguel Díaz-Canel afirmó este viernes que "la preparación para la defensa y la elevación de la disposición combativa en interés de la Guerra de Todo el Pueblo es una tarea fundamental, por la cual tenemos activados los Consejos de Defensa Nacional, Provincial, Municipal y de Zona". | En visita a la Zona de Defensa "Libertad", en el municipio capitalino de Marianao, el jefe de Estado se refirió a la política hostil del Gobierno de Estados Unidos y a la amenaza constante de una agresión a Cuba. | Señaló entre las prioridades todo lo que tiene que ver con la protección…
(2026-07-24). Ascienden a 70 los fallecidos y 33 desaparecidos tras naufragio de ferri en Guyana. cubadebate.cu Las autoridades de Guyana informaron este jueves que 70 cuerpos han sido recuperados, 76 pasajeros fueron rescatados con vida y 33 continúan desaparecidos, tras el naufragio del ferri MV Barima frente a la costa de Guyana.
(2026-07-24). Estados Unidos recaudó más de 13 mil millones de dólares por petróleo venezolano sin transparentar fondos. cubadebate.cu El gobierno del presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, ha recaudado más de 13 mil millones de dólares en ingresos por la venta de petróleo venezolano este año, pero no ha explicado qué ha sucedido con ese dinero, indicó el diario Financial Times.
(2026-07-24). Visita Presidente cubano Parque Científico Tecnológico de La Habana. cubadebate.cu El Primer Secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista y Presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, destacó el liderazgo alcanzado por el Parque Científico Tecnológico de La Habana y abogó por que se convierta en un enlace entre las empresas del sector estatal y no estatal para la ejecución de proyectos de investigación, desarrollo e innovación.
(2026-07-24). Gianni Infantino: chambelán neorrealista del fútbol mundial. cubadebate.cu Desde hace diez años, el presidente de la FIFA se ha forjado una imagen de ´rey del futbol ª y no duda en dejarse ver junto a los poderosos de todo tipo. No hay que pasar por alto el estilo político que está desarrollando.
(2026-07-24). Más Bloqueo: Marco Rubio anuncia nuevas medidas punitivas contra el sector energético, comercial y la colaboración medica de Cuba. cubadebate.cu En su obcecado odio contra Cuba y a tenor de los poderes ilimitados que le dio la Orden Ejecutiva del pasado 1 de mayo, el secretario de Estado de Estados Unidos Marco Rubio ha anunciado este 23 de julio nuevas medidas punitivas contra entidades y nacionales cubanos.
(2026-07-24). A pocas horas de la inauguración, la bandera cubana ya ondea en Santo Domingo 2026. cubadebate.cu La enseña nacional fue izada este jueves en la Plaza de las Banderas de la Villa de los Juegos Centroamericanos y del Caribe Santo Domingo 2026, en una ceremonia protocolar que marcó la antesala del inicio oficial de la justa regional. Al acto asistieron los jefes de las delegaciones participantes, y la comitiva cubana estuvo encabezada por el presidente del INDER, Osvaldo Vento Montiller.
(2026-07-24). Modernos vehículos apoyarán servicio de hemodiálisis en Pinar del Río. cubadebate.cu Unos 10 modernos autos eléctricos apoyarán el traslado de pacientes necesitados de hemodiálisis en la provincia de Pinar del Río. Financiado por el Fondo de desarrollo del Ministerio de Transporte de Cuba, la flotilla de vehículos transportará a los enfermos hasta las unidades sanitarias encargadas de esa terapia.
(2026-07-24). Streeting appointment tests Burnham's Gaza promises. newarab.com 
From a Middle East perspective, particularly a Palestinian one, the appointment by new British Prime Minister Andy Burnham of former Health Secretary Wes Streeting, who served under his predecessor Keir Starmer, as defence secretary in the government he formed earlier this week is the biggest surprise in the new cabinet. | This is particularly so given Streeting's criticism of Israel and its war on Gaza, although hopes remain limited that those positions will translate into actions capable of fundamentally changing policy, particularly by ending arms supplies to Israel.
| Streeting in the Mandelson file…
(2026-07-24). UN rights chief Volker Turk faces opposition in vote on new term. al-monitor.com By Emma Farge, Olivia Le Poidevin and David BrunnstromGENEVA, July 23 (Reuters) – United Nations Human Rights chief Volker Turk, an outspoken critic of Russia's war in Ukraine and Israel's conduct in Gaza, faces opposition from both countries to a second four-year term ahead of a potentially contentious vote on Friday, diplomats told Reuters.Turk, a lawyer who has worked for the United Nations for decades in major offices such as Geneva and field locations includingKosovo, ends his first four-year term in October.
(2026-07-24). Israel bombs Gaza after displacement orders, kills two Palestinians. aljazeera.com Humanitarian situation in Gaza is 'desperate', UN official says, as Israeli violations of 'ceasefire' intensify.
(2026-07-24). Iran ramps up executions under shadow of war. al-monitor.com Vahid Baniamerian's family only found out he was going to be executed when Iranian state media reports flashed on their phones, saying the supreme court would review his death sentence. | "They did not give any warning. Even the lawyer didn't know," a close relative of Baniamerian, based outside of Iran, told AFP, asking not to be identified.
(2026-07-24). Hundreds of events Saturday to protest latest ICE murders. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—From Hot Springs, Ark. to Houston, from a church on Grant Circle in D.C., to sites in Washington state, MoveOn.org and its allies plan to protest on July 25 against the latest killings—two in one week—by President Trump's ICE agents. But the outrage over ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) agents' killing of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo …
(2026-07-24). Has Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba just planted a secret mole inside JD Vance's security team. hindustantimes.com The U.S. Secret Service has launched an investigation after a member of Vice President JD Vance's security detail was suspended over an alleged information leak. Officials said the case involves possible breaches of operational and information security, while details of the leaked information remain undisclosed. Reports linked the probe to a media story based on anonymous sources involving concerns over Vance family travel arrangements and security plans. The White House has declined to comment as the investigation continues. The Secret Service warned that any action threatening the safety of a protected official…
(2026-07-24). Bihar-born Kanishka Narayan is UK's first AI minister, Google AI chief Demis Hassabis congratulates him. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: India-born British MP Kanishka Narayan has been appointed as the United Kingdom's first Artificial Intelligence (AI) Minister, marking a significant milestone in the country's growing focus on AI and emerging technologies.Born in Muzaffarpur, Bihar, Narayan moved to Cardiff, Wales, with his family when he was 12 years old. He now joins the UK Cabinet in the newly created AI Minister role. | Also Read…
(2026-07-24). Madison, July 24, 2026: Justice for Corey Ruiz! Jail Killer Cops Now! Protest March. wibailoutpeople.org 6 P.M., Friday, July 24, 2026 at the Corner of Williamson St and Baldwin St, Madison, WI |
(2026-07-24). CfD Subsidies Cost £492 Million in Q2, Despite Iran War. wattsupwiththat.com Note that the recently awarded AR7 contracts for offshore are currently priced at £97.05/MWh, so will still require subsidies when operational in five years or so time, based on existing market prices.
(2026-07-24). Trump stuns Saudis by pinning nuclear deal to Israel ties. al-monitor.com US President Donald Trump said Thursday that a nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia depends on the kingdom recognizing Israel, throwing the agreement into turmoil just the day after it was signed. | The apparently new condition comes despite Riyadh having long resisted joining the so-called Abraham Accords with Israel, insisting on a pathway to a Palestinian state.
(2026-07-24). Trump and McCarthy: All-American Monsters. juancole.com (
(2026-07-24). Does this disappearing organ hold the secret of longevity? aljazeera.com Scientists are increasingly focused on the thymus, an immune gland that naturally becomes less active with age.
(2026-07-24). Is the US-Saudi nuclear deal on, or in limbo? aljazeera.com Trump's last-minute demand for Saudi normalisation with Israel has complicated the already sensitive deal.
(2026-07-24). Trump imposes new double-digit tariffs on dozens of countries. aljazeera.com With existing 10 percent levies set to expire, Trump issues new tariffs on 60 countries under forced labour provision.
(2026-07-24). Volodymyr Zelensky appoints new Commander-in-Chief amid intensifying drone warfare. wsws.org Drapatyi is widely seen to be in favor of a military strategy, centered on the use of long-range drones that hit infrastructure and civilian targets deep within Russian territory.
(2026-07-24). Energy Blockades: Houthis, Trump the Expanding War. juancole.com
(2026-07-24). New Zealand First campaigns on anti-immigrant chauvinism and militarism. wsws.org Ahead of the New Zealand election, the right-wing NZ First party has called for recent migrants to be disenfranchised and for unemployed youth to be drafted into the military.
(2026-07-24). China-Russia youth and education exchange conference held in Harbin. ecns.cn A China-Russia youth and education exchange conference was held Tuesday at Heilongjiang University in Harbin, Heilongjiang Province, bringing together more than 150 university presidents, think tank experts, young scholars and student representatives from both countries.
(2026-07-24). Racine, July 25, 2026: Call to Action: Justice for Lorenzo and Johan. wibailoutpeople.org People will join us on Saturday July 25, 2026 at 3 pm — 5 pm., Wayman African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church, 424 N Memorial Drive, to gather, and share facts. We will have a prayer walk to 6th st bridge. | WI- LULAC state board…
(2026-07-24). Howard Dropped 500 Freshmen Days Before Move-In Over Unpaid Tuition. capitalbnews.org 
Isabella Williams has always dreamed of attending Howard University. In 1984, her mother enrolled at the historically Black college in Washington but quickly had to drop out due to financial issues. Fast forward 42 years, and now she's in a similar predicament. Williams was just four days away from setting out to college from her …
(2026-07-24). Albanian police use water cannon on protesters over Kushner-linked resort. aljazeera.com Police used water cannons and pepper spray as protesters clashed outside Albania's parliament.
(2026-07-24). Chief meteorologist Cecily Tynan to retire after more than 30 years with Action News. whyy.org This story originally appeared on After more than 35 years in broadcast, beloved 6abc/WPVI-TV Action News' chief meteorologist Cecily Tynan announced Thursday that she will be retiring. Her last broadcast will be on Monday, Aug. 31. | Over the course of her career at the station, Tynan has led daily forecasts, as well as extended live coverage for some of the region's most severe weather events. She guided viewers through Hurricane Sandy, the Blizzard of 1996, devastating tornadoes, record-breaking hea…
(2026-07-24). Smithsonian Institution remains under attack. indybay.org National Museum of American History…
(2026-07-24). Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin resigns. aljazeera.com Shahabuddin, 76, cited health reasons for leaving two years before his five-year term was meant to expire.
(2026-07-24). Sooryavanshi 18-ball fifty tops 'tremendous' India T20 win against Zimbabwe. aljazeera.com India beat Zimbabwe by seven wickets as 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scores maiden India half-century.
(2026-07-24). Spain declares national emergency over wildfires. aljazeera.com At least 10,000 people have been evacuated following wildfires in the central region of Madrid.
(2026-07-24). Concerns of Palestinian economic crisis grow as Israeli banks prepare to cut ties. al-monitor.com By Steven Scheer and Ali SawaftaJERUSALEM/RAMALLAH, July 23 (Reuters) – Two Israeli banks will halt working with their Palestinian counterparts in the coming months citing risks of associating with possible terrorism financing and money laundering, Israeli officials said, fuelling concerns of a Palestinian economic crisis.
(2026-07-24). GOP tucks $10 billion for voting restrictions into party-line Pentagon funding bill. nationofchange.org The measure advanced on a near party-line vote just before lawmakers left Washington for a lengthy summer recess.
(2026-07-24). Marco Rubio Represents A Clear And Present Threat To Global Climate Liberation. popularresistance.org Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin has been an absolute menace and major impediment to advancing climate and environmental liberation in the United States. In addition to terminating key EPA departments and staffers, Zeldin's roll back and undercutting of bedrock environmental laws from the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) to the Clean Air Act, and the endangerment finding, which previously held that greenhouse gasses including carbon dioxide and methane represent threats to, "public health and welfare of current and future generations," has rendered the EPA into an agent of fo…
(2026-07-24). East Midlands Railway workers to strike over safety concerns connected to the Bedford train crash. wsws.org Rail, Maritime and Transport union members working at EMR, including staff responsible for onboard train operations and passenger safety, have voted for strike action over safety concerns surrounding the Hitachi-built Class 810 fleet.
(2026-07-24). How FrostedJake turns viral TikTok ballads into political satire. newarab.com 
The day Egypt's World Cup dream ended with defeat to Argentina, Jake Schroeder did what hundreds of thousands of his followers now expect: he sat down at his piano and turned collective heartbreak into a ballad. | Within hours, the New York creator — better known online as For many Egyptians, it felt as if someone on the other side of the world ha…
(2026-07-24). Hegseth pegs Iran war cost at $37.5 billion as Pentagon seeks tens of billions more. nationofchange.org The figure, delivered under questioning at a hearing repeatedly interrupted by protesters, marked an increase from the last official estimate and drew immediate criticism from Democrats on the committee.
(2026-07-24). 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.
(2026-07-24). Philippines says ship hit by Chinese water cannon at disputed reef. tribune.com.pk 
The Philippines accused China's coast guard of blasting a Filipino government vessel with a water cannon near a disputed South China Sea reef on Friday, the third confrontation between the two sides this week. | The incident at Scarborough Shoal, which took place during an attempt to resupply Filipino fishermen, came as top diplomats wrapped up a Southeast Asian regional forum in Manila. | Beijing claims most of the South China Sea, including the flashpoint shoal, despite an international ruling that its assertion lacks any legal basis. | The Philippine Coast Guard said Friday that the Chinese vessel conducted…
(2026-07-24). 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.
(2026-07-24). PM Shehbaz appoints General Aamer Raza as Commander National Strategic Command. tribune.com.pk 
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has promoted Lieutenant General Aamer Raza, chief of the general staff of the Pakistan Army, to the rank of four-star general and appointed him as Commander National Strategic Command, the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) said on Friday. | According to the PMO, the prime minister congratulated General Aamer Raza on his promotion and appointment and wished him the best in undertaking this important responsibility. | Islamabad, 24 July 2026. | Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has announced the promotion of Lieutenant General Aamer Raza, HI(M), SBt, Chief of the General S…
(2026-07-24). Trump to impose duties on Friday as temporary 10% US tariffs expire. al-monitor.com By David LawderJuly 23 (Reuters) – The Trump administration on Friday will impose new tariffs of 10% and 12.5% on goods from 60 trading partners, including the European Union, over allegations of lax enforcement of forced labor bans, just as a temporary 10% global tariff expires.
(2026-07-24). Hundreds Join Vigil and March in Madison to Demand Justice for Corey Ruiz! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-07-24). Five killed in occupied West Bank after Israeli settlers attack. aljazeera.com Four Palestinians and one Israeli were killed in a shooting in the occupied West Bank village of Till…
(2026-07-24). S China's Yunnan sets 2030 restoration goal for dry-hot valleys. ecns.cn Southwest China's Yunnan Province has set a 2030 goal to gradually restore degraded ecosystems in its dry-hot valleys under a new implementation plan, the Yunnan Provincial Forestry and Grassland Administration said Thursday.
(2026-07-24). Hegseth Says Not Giving the Pentagon $1.5 Trillion Is the 'Greatest Threat' Facing the US. news.antiwar.com Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, during a Congressional hearing on Tuesday, said a failure to appropriate $1.5 trillion for the Pentagon's Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) budget constitutes the "greatest threat" to US national security. Hegseth, joined by Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Dan Caine and Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, appeared before the Senate …
(2026-07-24). DoorDash vs. DC: Company joins Republicans in attacking Home Rule, sparking boycott. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—Congressional Republicans want to sabotage the capital city's incoming progressive government, and the owners of the DoorDash food delivery app, upset over having to pay their fair share of taxes in D.C., are helping them do it. Led by House Oversight Chair James Comer of Kentucky, the GOP moved HR 9720, also known as the …
(2026-07-24). Pairi Daiza zoo names golden snub-nosed monkey cubs Zhenzhen and Xile. ecns.cn Golden snub-nosed monkey cubs Zhenzhen and Xile are pictured at Pairi Daiza zoo in Belgium during their 100-day naming ceremony on July 23, 2026.
(2026-07-24). US House votes to halt Iran war, in another symbolic rebuke of Trump. al-monitor.com By Patricia ZengerleWASHINGTON, July 23 (Reuters) – The Republican-led U.S. House of Representatives backed legislation on Thursday directing President Donald Trump to halt U.S. military action against Iran, the latest symbolic rebuke of the Republican president from Congress.The vote was 214-208 in favor of the war powers resolution as four Republicans joined Democrats in voting for it.
(2026-07-24). WHYY Newscast for Friday 9:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-07-24). China issues guidelines to advance social work and governance. ecns.cn China has issued guidelines on strengthening social work to better serve the public and support the country's development.
(2026-07-24). India's 'Cockroach' leaders hold talks with gov't as protests continue. aljazeera.com Cockroach Janta Party protesters have stressed their demonstrations will continue until their demands have been met.
(2026-07-24). Tom Mertes: Manufacturing Impunity. newleftreview.org Tom Mertes on Richard Beck, Homeland. Origins and afterlives of America's long War on Terror.
(2026-07-24). ICC prosecutor Karim Khan faces removal vote: What's the case about? aljazeera.com ICC's 125 member states will vote by secret ballot Friday on the fate of Khan, who faces sexual misconduct allegations.
(2026-07-24). Legal services platform covering 18 South, Southeast Asian countries built in Yunnan. ecns.cn An integrated legal services platform covering 18 countries in South and Southeast Asia has been successfully built in Kunming, southwest China's Yunnan Province, according to a press conference held on Thursday in Kunming…
(2026-07-24). Community reading of Frederick Douglass' speech "What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?" wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-07-24). Wednesday 7/22: Block the Bombs Phonebank. indybay.org Online | actionnetwork.org/events/block-the-bombs……
(2026-07-24). Hong Kong high-speed rail ridership tops 16 million in H1. ecns.cn The High Speed Rail (Hong Kong Section) recorded more than 16 million passenger trips in the first half of 2026, up over 10% from a year earlier and the highest for the period since service began in September 2018, MTR Corporation said Thursday.
(2026-07-24). Jet Lag, Cruise Outbreaks, and Vacation Constipation: How to Deal with Travel Health Woes. whyy.org Vacations are a time to experience new things, and restore our minds and bodies — but sometimes the opposite happens. On this episode, when vacations wreck your health — and how to deal. We hear about evidence-based ways of overcoming jet lag, tips for avoiding "vacation constipation," surviving the cruise from hell, and what's behind snorkeling deaths in Hawaii.
(2026-07-24). Teams from Hainan, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macao compete in Haikou basketball tournament. ecns.cn A basketball invitational tournament featuring teams from Hainan, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macao was held in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province, on Thursday.
(2026-07-24). Finance minister says drug pricing should ensure access to essential medicines. tribune.com.pk 
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Friday said drug pricing decisions should ensure patients' access to essential medicines while balancing the sustainability of pharmaceutical supply and affordability. | Chairing the eighth meeting of the cabinet committee on drug pricing, constituted by the prime minister to consider recommendations of the Drug Pricing Committee and the Policy Board of the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP), Aurangzeb said pricing decisions must be "transparent, evidence-based" and taken through a "consultative approach", according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Finan…
(2026-07-24). Australia World Cup star Volpato faces speeding, cocaine charges. aljazeera.com Cristian Volpato, who switched from Italy to Australia before World Cup 2026, failed a roadside drug test in Sydney.
(2026-07-24). Trump administration witch-hunts People's Forum and BreakThrough News. wsws.org A House committee has issued subpoenas for financial records in a McCarthy-style anticommunist campaign against alleged Chinese influence.
(2026-07-24). UAW claims ratification of Dana master wage agreement in yet another betrayal of auto parts workers. wsws.org The UAW rammed through the contract at Dana after extending the negotiations and refusing to call a strike using tactics similar to those employed to impose sellouts at American Axle, Nexteer and Bridgewater Interiors.
(2026-07-24). Four Palestinians killed as Israeli settlers raid occupied West Bank town. aljazeera.com One Israeli was also killed near town of Tal in Nablus, according to Israel's Magen David Adom rescue services.
(2026-07-24). UK: Manchester Mayoral Candidates Should Condemn UAE Abuses. hrw.org Click to expand Image | From left to right: Bev Craig, Geraldine Coggins, Phil Eckersley, and Richard Kilpatrick, in Manchester, UK, July 8, 2026. | © 2026 Gary Roberts/Sopa Images via Reuters | (London) — Candidates in the upcoming Greater Manchester mayoral by-election should publicly commit to engaging with the Emirati government on its egregious human rights record if elected, Human Rights Watch and FairSquare said today in a joint letter to the candidates.The UAE has invested billions of pounds into both Manchester and its football club, Manchester City. | July 24, 2026 | Joint Letter to Great…
(2026-07-24). Newsom's plastics bill increases prices, punishes the poor. wattsupwiththat.com If California succeeds here, nothing stops it from imposing similar nationwide costs in energy, agriculture, transportation, consumer electronics, you name it. SB 54 is not just a plastics law. It is a blueprint for how one state can impose its preferences on the entire country.
(2026-07-24). 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?
(2026-07-24). Protests erupt in Madison, Wisconsin following police execution of Corey Ruiz. wsws.org The brutal police killing, carried out in broad daylight and caught on camera, quickly spread online, prompting hurried calls from local officials and police for an "independent" investigation that will no doubt end in the exoneration of the officers.
(2026-07-24). Israel in Crisis: A Threat from Within. juancole.com Montreal (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — "If the state sends people, soldiers, for the honor of the state, and they kill people, is that permissible? It is plain murder. They [the government] incite murder. This is what they do. They wage wars not to save lives, but only for the honor of the state. Certainly, this is not new. So, is this permitted? Just to raise the status of the state or something else?" | These are not the words of a left-wing anti-Israeli activist from an Ivy League campus. They were spoken on July 19, 2026, by the 96-year-old Rabbi Dov Lando, a senior member of the Council of To…
(2026-07-24). Chinese mathematicians Deng Yu, Wang Hong win 2026 Fields Medal. ecns.cn Chinese mathematicians Deng Yu and Wang Hong won the Fields Medal on July 23, 2026. This is the first time that a mathematician of Chinese nationality has received the award.
(2026-07-24). Federal Court To Decide Landmark First Amendment Case. popularresistance.org On July 22, 2026 in Atlanta, three federal judges in the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals – Chief Judge William Pryor, Judge Jill Pryor and Judge Andrew Brasher – heard oral arguments in the appeal of the 2024 unconstitutional conspiracy conviction of the Uhuru 3. | A Tampa jury had acquitted 84-year-old veteran African liberation fighter Chairman Omali Yeshitela and two white reparations organizers Penny Hess and Jesse Nevel of serving as secret agents of Russia, but contradictorily convicted them on the secondary false charge of conspiracy to be secret agents of Russia – all because they had expressed opinions opp…
(2026-07-24). Chile's "left" enablers of Kast's counterrevolution. wsws.org Over the course of four years, the Boric administration implemented policies that paved the way for the far right.
(2026-07-24). Karim Khan faces historic ICC vote amid misconduct allegations. newarab.com 
Karim Khan, the Khan's position has already been severely weakened by months of disciplinary pr…
(2026-07-24). Australia: Second strike by Victorian teachers deepens crisis for Labor government and unions. wsws.org As it has done from the outset, the Australian Education Union will do everything possible to prevent any further industrial action by wearing down opposition to its sell-out deal with the government.
(2026-07-24). China, U.S. consult stakeholders on tariff reduction plans. ecns.cn China and the United States are consulting relevant stakeholders on arrangements for reciprocal tariff cuts and will move swiftly to put them into effect, the Ministry of Commerce said on Thursday at a press briefing in Beijing.
(2026-07-24). Fujian's trade with BRICS countries nears 100 billion yuan. ecns.cn Fujian's foreign trade with BRICS countries totaled 97.18 billion yuan (about $14.45 billion) in the first half of the year, up 4.8% year on year, accounting for 9.8% of the province's total foreign trade, according to local customs authorities.
(2026-07-24). 'Collapsed': Roadblocks, internet blackout leave Pakistani Kashmir in limbo. aljazeera.com Residents describe mounting hardship, as internet restrictions and road closures stretch into second month before polls.
(2026-07-24). Overseas tourists using tax refund scheme quadrupled in H1 in China. ecns.cn The number of overseas travelers who applied for departure tax refunds in China was about four times that of a year earlier in the first half of 2026, Yang Mu, director general of the Ministry of Commerce's Department of Market Operation and Consumption Promotion, announced the figure Thursday at a press briefing in Beijing.
(2026-07-24). Senegal gets CAS date for appeal to regain AFCON from Morocco. aljazeera.com Senegal given October date by CAS for appeal to regain AFCON title won in chaotic final against Morocco in January.
(2026-07-24). German political satire show Die Anstalt bows to censorship in its 100th edition. wsws.org The censorship by ZDF management of a song by Danger Dan and Igor Levit calling for resistance against the AfD provoked no storm of outrage from the programme's hosts.
(2026-07-24). India's youth leaders to talk with government but press on with nationwide protests. tribune.com.pk 
Leaders of India's youth-led "cockroach" movement will meet the government on Friday to try and resolve a face-off over national examination paper leaks, although they will not halt nationwide protests, a spokesperson for the group said. | The decision was announced hours after activist Sonam Wangchuk ended a 26-day hunger strike overnight, raising hopes that the two sides could be moving toward a breakthrough in the crisis in which tens of thousands of angry youth have converged on the capital Delhi to demand the resignation of the education minister over the scandal. | The protests…
(2026-07-24). Chinese police repatriates U.S. fugitive wanted for serious violent crimes. ecns.cn Chinese police on Thursday handed over a U.S. fugitive wanted for serious violent crimes, according to China's Ministry of Public Security.
(2026-07-24). How One Woman Landed in Jail Over a Fight to Protect Her Family's Land. capitalbnews.org 
Jennine Labuzan spent two weeks in federal custody in June — shuttled from her residence in Georgia to Tennessee to Mississippi — after refusing a judge's order to sign away more than 1,300 acres of land she says her family has owned for generations. Her arrest and release came after a legal battle she never …
(2026-07-24). APEC ministers adopt Chengdu Statement on digital and AI cooperation. ecns.cn The 2026 APEC Digital and AI Ministerial Meeting has adopted a ministerial statement with all parties agreeing to jointly promote digital and AI technologies to empower the Asia-Pacific community, which provides an action framework for deepening cooperation in these fields in the coming years in the region.
(2026-07-24). Typhoon Noul formed, to land in southern China. ecns.cn A tropical depression east of the Philippines has developed into the 12th typhoon of the year, named Noul, and is expected to make landfall along the coast of Guangdong and Fujian provinces on Saturday night or early Sunday, China's meteorological authority said on Friday.
(2026-07-24). The Generation That Refuses To Crawl: Gen Z Is A Class Struggle. popularresistance.org On July 20, thousands of young people attempted to march from Jantar Mantar to Parliament. They carried placards, shouted slogans, and demanded the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over repeated examination irregularities, paper leaks, cancelled tests, and the government's refusal to accept responsibility for the devastation inflicted upon students. The Delhi Police answered them with barricades, batons, and tear gas. Some protesters were detained, while others reorganized themselves into smaller groups and continued towards Parliament.
(2026-07-24). Israel turns to AI as US public support continues to collapse. newarab.com 
(2026-07-24). Why Fragmented AI Strategies May Become a Geopolitical Asset. moderndiplomacy.eu From Pax Silica and WAICO to India's open digital rails, Southeast Asia's overlapping alignments could strengthen regional bargaining power—if interoperability turns diversity into agency. When President Prabowo Subianto and Prime Minister Narendra Modi met in Jakarta in July, they welcomed the launch of the Indonesia Open Network, built on India's Open Network for Digital Commerce …
(2026-07-24). China beats U.S. to reach FIVB Volleyball Nations League semifinals. ecns.cn Team China competes against Team USA in the quarterfinals of the 2026 FIVB Volleyball Nations League Finals at the Macao East Asian Games Dome on July 23, 2026.
(2026-07-24). Nepal: Government Actions Threaten Judicial Independence. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Nepali lawyers stage a protest against the Supreme Court administration's refusal to register writ petitions and applications in Kathmandu, Nepal, on May 19, 2026. | © 2026 Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto via AP Photo…
(2026-07-24). As oil soars, experts watch Red Sea tankers for clarity on Houthi blockade. aljazeera.com Houthi attacks for now are shaping who moves Saudi crude, not whether it moves, analysts say, even as oil prices soar.
(2026-07-24). Germany appoint Klopp as ex-Liverpool coach sought to lift World Cup blues. aljazeera.com Jurgen Klopp last coached in 2024 at Liverpool but was Red Bull's head of global football, leading Leipzig and New York.
(2026-07-24). Global LNG vs the European Union. wattsupwiththat.com ",,, relying on discretionary non-enforcement across all 27 EU Member States fails to address the financial and legal risks associated with [LNG] contracts that often span multiple years and that are valued in the tens of billions of euros." (Wright et. al. below)…
(2026-07-24). Trump's latest 'forced labour tariffs': Who's been hit, how badly? aljazeera.com Countries accounting for almost all of the US's trade have been hit with tariffs between 10 and 12.5 percent.
(2026-07-24). India student protests: Young activists defy police crackdown. newarab.com 
For Atishrey, a 28-year-old mass media student from Delhi, joining the anti-government student protests was less a matter of choice than of responsibility, reflecting what he describes as a growing sense that young people are no longer being heard. | He has spent more than a week at the protests, including taking part in the recent "Parliament March", one of several demonstrations that have drawn thousands of students onto the streets of the capital despite an escalating police crackdown. | During the march, he said he was repeatedly struck with batons, leaving him with severe back pain that persisted for days. H…
(2026-07-24). Trump returns to White House correspondents' dinner after April attack halted gala. tribune.com.pk 
United States President Donald Trump will address the White House Correspondents' Association at a rescheduled dinner on Friday, nearly three months after a shooting at the Washington Hilton hotel interrupted the event. | The black-tie gathering of journalists, politicians and administration officials was called off on April 25 after a man tried to force his way through a security checkpoint and fired a shotgun outside the ballroom where Trump and members of his cabinet were taking their seats. | The suspect, Cole Allen, pleaded not guilty in May to charges including attempting to assassinate the president.
(2026-07-24). Swelling student protests rattle India's far-right government. wsws.org The protest movement took on heightened significance this week, when tens of thousands defied a government ban on their marching on the parliament buildings. True to its violent and authoritarian instincts, the Modi regime responded with ferocious police repression.
(2026-07-24). Top ally of Turkey's Erdogan backs state funding for Ozel's breakaway party. al-monitor.com Devlet Bahceli's suggestion exposes a more nuanced position within the country's governing alliance over the ongoing legal crackdown against Turkey's main opposition.
(2026-07-24). 'Triple-mix gas' shield equipment sets multiple world records. ecns.cn The world's first "triple-mix gas" hyperbaric intervention system for shield tunneling, independently developed by China Railway 11th Bureau Group, completed its first large-scale cutterhead tool replacement operation under ultra-high pressure on Thursday in the Jintang Subsea Tunnel in Zhoushan, east China's Zhejiang Province.
(2026-07-24). Simple Ways Small Businesses Can Get Found Nearby. moguldom.com Small businesses don't always need a giant budget to stand out. Most of the time, you just need to make it easy for nearby people to find you when they're already looking. That's the sweet spot of local visibility. If your business shows up clearly, looks trustworthy, and answers basic questions fast, you're already …
(2026-07-24). Spain declares national emergency over wildfires in Madrid region. tribune.com.pk 
Spain's Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska declared a national emergency on Friday in the Community of Madrid and Avila province due to the worsening situation caused by several forest fires. | The declaration covers wildfires burning in the municipalities of Villa del Prado and San Martín de Valdeiglesias in Madrid, as well as Burgohondo in Avila, part of the Castilla and Leon region, according to broadcaster RTVE. | The decision was taken amid the simultaneous spread of multiple fires, adverse weather conditions and the need to deploy extensive resources from various public administrations, ac…
(2026-07-24). Spain's De la Fuente slams Argentina's World Cup conduct as 'unacceptable'. aljazeera.com While Argentina faced criticism through World Cup 2026, post-final altercations are now being investigated.