english.palinfo.com (2026-07-14). At least 10 people martyred, several others injured in Israeli attacks in Gaza
Fresh Israeli attacks in the Gaza Strip killed at least 10 Palestinian civilians, including a woman and a child, and injured several others on Tuesday, while another citizen died of wounds from a previous strike.
(2026-07-14). Putin's TU-214PU touches down in Tehran, encrypted war room ready for Russia-Iran war planning. hindustantimes.com Reports claiming that Russia's Tu-214PU airborne command aircraft—often described as a "flying Kremlin" due to its secure command-and-control role—landed in Tehran have fueled speculation about deeper Moscow-Tehran coordination after recent U.S. strikes on Iran. While analysts debate the mission behind the visit, the development has intensified discussion over Russia-Iran military ties and the broader geopolitical implications.
(2026-07-14). US strikes Iran for third consecutive day as IRGC hits American military sites in Bahrain, Jordan. geo.tv
(2026-07-14). Headlines for July 14, 2026. democracynow.org Trump Announces U.S. Naval Blockade of Iran Moving Closer to All-Out War, Tensions Escalate Between Houthis in Yemen and Saudi Arabia, Immigration Agents Fatally Shoot Colombian Man in Maine, Mexican President Sheinbaum Calls for Criminal Probes into the Deaths of Mexicans in the U.S., Federal Judge Blasts Trump's $10 Billion Lawsuit Against the IRS, 12 Democratic-Led States File Lawsuit to Block Paramount's Acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, Secretary of State Rubio Announces U.S. Plans to "Systematically Disable" the ICC, Pentagon Announces New Joint Task Force with DOJ to Target Pre…
(2026-07-14). Why the Iran-Israel Conflict Is Expanding Across the Gulf. thinktank.pk The latest escalation in the Middle East suggests that the conflict is no longer confined to Israel, Gaza or Iran. Reports of strikes involving Gulf countries following the collapse of a ceasefire have raised fresh concerns that the region could be entering a broader phase of instability. For decades, countries such as Kuwait and Bahrain …
(2026-07-14). Under Israeli Pressure, US Seizes Max Blumenthal's Devices On Return From Tehran Reporting Trip. scheerpost.com The Grayzone The Grayzone's Max Blumenthal was targeted by an Israeli doxxing outfit and Laura Loomer when he arrived in Iran to report on Khamenei's funeral and the war. Upon his return, US agents seized his electronic devices and subjected him to interrogation. "Our reporting at The Grayzone has clearly become a problem for this …
(2026-07-14). US resumes bombing and blockade of Iran: Mobilize the working class against the war! wsws.org What is unfolding is a new stage of a war of conquest aimed at the destruction of Iran as an independent state and the seizure of the Strait of Hormuz.
(2026-07-14). Iran says it struck US air base in Jordan, US military ends five hours of attacks. tribune.com.pk 
Iranian ballistic missiles targeted a US air base in Jordan on Tuesday, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said, while calling on Jordanians to dismantle American bases in the kingdom. | "You know very well that not only do we not have any enmity with your country, but we also love you, the noble people, who understand the pain and oppression of the Palestinian people more than any other nation," the IRGC said in a statement carried by Fars News. | Jordan's armed forces said on Tuesday they intercepted and shot down four missiles that entered Jordanian airspace from Iranian ter…
(2026-07-14). As US military ends five hours of attacks, Iran strikes back. newarab.com 
Iranian ballistic missiles targeted a US air base in Jordan on Tuesday, Iran's "You know very well that not only do we not have any enmity with your country, but we also love you, the noble people, who understand the pain and oppression of the Palestinian people more than any other nation," the IRGC said in a statement carried by Fars News. | Jordan's armed forces said on Tuesd…
(2026-07-14). ME escalation triggers sharp sell-off at PSX. tribune.com.pk 
Fresh attacks by the US and Iran on each other sparked a wave of selling at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Monday, with investors dumping shares as soaring oil prices and concerns over global energy supplies weighed heavily on market sentiment. | Earlier, trading opened on a sharply negative note, when the benchmark KSE-100 index fell to the intra-day low of 179,448.52 points. It touched the intra-day high of 181,148.27 well after midday, reflecting heightened volatility throughout the session. | Although the market staged a modest rebound during the latter part of the day, it proved short-lived as renew…
(2026-07-14). Iranian army says Hormuz will never open by 'American aggression'. tribune.com.pk 
The Strait of Hormuz will never be opened by "war, evil, and American aggression", the Iranian army's spokesperson, Brigadier General Mohammad Akraminia, was cited as saying by the Tasnim news agency. | The country's armed forces will not relent over the key waterway, Akraminia added. Respecting the rights of the Iranian people is the only way to open the Strait of Hormuz, he added, as per Al Jazeera. | "We are obligated to avenge the blood of the martyrs, especially the martyred leader of the Islamic Revolution," Akraminia said. | Hormuz cargo fee 'would be fundamentally wrong': Hapag-Lloyd | Charging fees fo…
(2026-07-14). Oil hits one-month high as US, Iran step up attacks in Strait of Hormuz. tribune.com.pk 
Oil prices rose nearly 3% on Tuesday to their highest in four weeks, as the US reimposed its naval blockade of Iran while the two countries stepped up attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, heightening uncertainty about energy flows. | Brent crude futures were last up $1.50, or 1.8%, to $84.80 per barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate crude rose $1.70, or 2.2%, to $79.84 a barrel. | Both contracts earlier rose more than $2 a barrel before paring some gains, while Brent had surged 9.6% in the previous session, its biggest daily gain since May ‚Å 2020. | O…
(2026-07-14). Zendaya's The Odyssey premiere earrings spark ethics row. newarab.com 
American actor Zendaya has come under fire from historians and archaeologists after The gold earrings, believed to date to the first millennium BCE and to originate from ancient Iran, were one of the most talked-about elements of Zendaya's appearance at the They were sourc…
(2026-07-14). Israel sets new terms as Lebanon talks resume in Rome. newarab.com 
Direct talks between The sixth round of negotiations, held at the US embassy in the Italian capital, comes as both sides seek to translate the 26 June framework agreement into a phased Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon. | However…
(2026-07-14). Lebanon's Qana residents rebuild despite Israeli danger. newarab.com 
A walk through the southern Lebanese village of The village is seeing a gradual return of residents despite worsening living conditions, as well as ongoing security risks posed by the presence of Israeli occupation forces in surro…
(2026-07-14). Inside the 'World Symposium Against Antizionism': Where contempt for Muslims and leftist Jews took center stage. mondoweiss.net 
At a Toronto-area summit, Zionists like Ben Shapiro and Gad Saad rebranded antisemitism fears around anti-Zionism, leaning on Islamophobia and far-right alliances while dismissing Palestinian dispossession as a "false expulsion."
(2026-07-14). Satrmer govt didn't do enough to stop Israeli war crimes in Gaza: UK PM-in-waiting. ummid.com Andy Burnham, the prospective Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, has apologised for the response of the Labour Party under Keir Starmer to the Israel's genocide in Gaza, saying that they 'didn't get it right' and should 'do better' under his leadership.
(2026-07-14). Chief rabbi throws tantrum as Anglicans vote to "hear" document acknowledging genocide. thecanary.co 
Ephraim Mirvis, the UK's Israel-fanatic chief rabbi and genocide-denier, has launched an attack on the Church of England. The Anglicans have offended Mirvis and his fellow Israel lobbyists. The offence? Daring even to "hear" a document about Israel's Gaza genocide and its colonialism. 'Kairos II', officially titled, A Moment of Truth: Faith in a Time […] | By
(2026-07-14). Lindsey Graham and the Manufacturing of Consent for Genocide. scheerpost.com Juan Cole Informed Comment The sudden death of South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham, 71, has been greeted with the full spectrum of reactions. Many of them were personal in character. I never met or testified before Sen. Graham, and I'm not under the illusion that the persona politicians project on television gives much insight into …
(2026-07-14). Hormuz tensions send PSX tumbling over 4,200 points. tribune.com.pk 
Massive selling pressure enveloped the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Tuesday as escalating tensions between the United States and Iran triggered widespread panic selling, dragging the benchmark KSE-100 Index down by more than 4,200 points during intraday trading. | The sharp decline mirrored weakness across Asian equity markets after US President Donald Trump announced the reinstatement of a naval blockade on Iran and said the US would receive a 20% levy on all cargo shipped through the Strait of Hormuz. The developments pushed oil prices to a one-month high and fuelled concerns over global energy supplies…
(2026-07-14). "Completely Unprecedented" : Ari Berman on Trump's Attack on Elections Ahead of Midterms. democracynow.org 
We get an update on elections and voting rights in the United States from Mother Jones's national voting rights correspondent, Ari Berman, who warns of President Donald Trump's escalating attempts to "try to claim dictatorial power" and commit an "unprecedented intervention" into the 2026 midterm elections. Whether it takes the form of claims of foreign interference, canceling mail-in voting or requiring proof of citizenship, "[t]he bottom line here is they keep lying about the 2020 election so that they can justify massive interference in the 2026 election," says Berma…
(2026-07-14). Hamas has dissolved its government in Gaza, but its residents' lives are still a living hell. mondoweiss.net 
Hamas dissolved its government in Gaza to remove any obstacle to reconstruction, but little has changed for ordinary Palestinians in the Strip — because Israel ultimately controls whether the nightmare it has inflicted on them will ever end.
(2026-07-14). Israeli strike wipes out Hamas commander's entire family in Gaza. newarab.com 
The The strike, which hit a tent sheltering displaced civilians in the al-Mawasi area west of Khan Younis on Friday, killed Shabana's wife, known as Umm Anas, along with their four daughters—Taqwa…
(2026-07-14). Thursday 7/16: Live from Gaza: Honoring the Families of Martyred Journalists. indybay.org Livestream from Gaza at bit.ly/PH4P16…
(2026-07-14). The Ongoing Deterioration of Dr. Abu Safiya and The Crisis of Medical Neutrality. ummid.com In the early hours of December 27, 2024, Dr. Hossam Abu Safiya, Director of Kamal Adwan Hospital, walked in his white medical coat toward Israeli military vehicles surrounding the facility, then the last major hospital still functioning in northern Gaza. Minutes later, he was arrested without charge.
(2026-07-14). 'Free movement': Israel repackages its Gaza displacement plan. newarab.com 
(2026-07-14). The suffering in Gaza is far from over: ICRC Regional Director. icrc.org
(2026-07-14). Death toll from Venezuela earthquakes rises to 4,561. tribune.com.pk 
The death toll from last month's two back-to-back earthquakes in Venezuela climbed to 4,561, National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez said on Monday. | Rodriguez said a total of 16,740 people were injured. | Authorities have assisted 128,324 families and established 107 temporary camps housing 20,231 people, while 17,907 remain without permanent housing. | The earthquakes damaged 856 buildings, including 190 that collapsed, said Rodriguez. | According to the US Geological Survey, two earthquakes registering magnitudes of 7.2 and 7.5 struck the South American nation on June 24. | Venezuela has resources bloc…
(2026-07-14). Venezuela's Earthquake: When Digital Misery Capitalizes on Tragedy. orinocotribune.com 
By Misión Verdad — Jul 13, 2026 | The June 24 double earthquake exposed the irresponsibility and lack of basic ethics of some Venezuelan influencers and content creators during a time when greater tact and solidarity were needed. Far from acting as channels of support, they promoted unfounded rumors, collective hysteria, and sensationalist narratives that, in many cases, hampered rescue efforts. | Furthermore, the lack of filters and the desperate need for attention were fully exposed. The tragedy was used as an opportunity to generate content to gain likes and go viral during one of the most vulnerable mome…
(2026-07-14). Venezuela earthquake: ICRC mobilizes rapid response in support of the Venezuelan Red Cross‚ÄØ. icrc.org
(2026-07-14). Indian sailor killed in Iranian strikes in Strait of Hormuz, Tehran says 'UAE tankers ignored warnings'. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: After Iranian cruise missiles hit two UAE oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, one Indian crew member was killed and eight other people were injured.Iran said the ships had ignored seve | Indian sailor killed in Iranian strikes in Strait of Hormuz, Tehran says 'UAE tankers ignored warnings'
(2026-07-14). Is the 'Guardian of the Strait' Strategy Benefiting Both the US and Iran? thinktank.pk The Strait of Hormuz has once again become the center of global attention after US President Donald Trump announced that the United States would restore a naval blockade targeting Iranian shipping, describe the US as the "Guardian of the Hormuz Strait," and seek a 20% reimbursement on cargo transiting the waterway to cover security costs. …
(2026-07-14). Oil gains over 5% as US reinstates naval blockade. tribune.com.pk 
il prices jumped over 5% on Monday after US President Donald Trump said the United States was reinstating a naval blockade on Iran, reigniting concerns over energy shipments through the Strait of Hormuz. | Brent crude futures were up $4.06, or 5.34%, to $80.07 at 1644 GMT, while US WTI crude was up $3.74, or 5.24%, to $75.15 a barrel. Oil gained after Trump said the US was reinstating the blockade and that the United States would be reimbursed 20% on all cargo shipped through the Strait of Hormuz, following renewed military exchanges with Iran. | Iran's top joint military command had earlier said it would not…
(2026-07-14). UAE says one sailor killed as Iran strikes oil tankers in Hormuz. newarab.com 
One Indian crew member was killed and eight others were wounded when two Emirati oil tankers were struck by Iranian cruise missiles in the Strait of Hormuz, The ministry said the tankers, the Mombasa and Al Bahiyah, were targeted in the southern lane of the strait while in Omani territorial waters. The dead crew member was aboard the Mombasa, it said. | Of the eight wounded, four were seriously injured. Six of the wounded were Indian na…
(2026-07-14). Singh urges stronger collaboration to curb illegal fisheries trade. sanews.gov.za Singh urges stronger collaboration to curb illegal fisheries trade | Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Narend Singh has urged authorities to strengthen collaboration to ensure the successful prosecution of those involved in the illegal trade of fisheries resources. | Addressing South African authorities, including prosecutors, the South African Police Service (SAPS) and the Coastal Marine Task Force (CMTF), at a training session in KwaZulu-Natal, Singh said every purchase of unlawfully harvested marine resources contributes to the depletion of a national asset. | The training comes amid r…
(2026-07-14). Indonesia reports sharp drop in visa-free entries, rise in revenue as immigration policy shifts. ecns.cn Indonesia recorded an 87.9% year-on-year decline in visa-free entry permits issued in the first half of this year, while visa service revenue climbed 6.4% to approximately 2.81 trillion rupiah (about US$188 million), official data from the Directorate General of Immigration showed.
(2026-07-14). Tom Mertes: Manufacturing Impunity. newleftreview.org Tom Mertes on Richard Beck, Homeland. Origins and afterlives of America's long War on Terror.
(2026-07-14). After Controversial Egypt Match, Many Fans From the Global South Are Done With the World Cup. scheerpost.com p>By Ashish Malhotra This article was originally published by Truthout Feelings of injustice around the international tournament are a symptom of geopolitics in 2026. It's hard to say for sure because of the wizardry involved. But Egyptian forward Haissem Hassan took what looked like eight touches of the ball on every part of his left …
(2026-07-14). No, USA Today, 4th of July Heat was NOT "Climate Change." wattsupwiththat.com This USA Today article is an embarrassing example of journalistic negligence and demonstrates a lack of understanding about weather history and how record-setting works when 365 days of an entire planet is your sample size. Heatwaves are deadly, yes, but they are not becoming more deadly or extreme over time, and their danger is easily mitigated with human innovations like air conditioning. USA Today should know these things, but they apparently prefer climate narrative over facts.
(2026-07-14). biggest companies still fall short on gender equality. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-07-14). Messi meets England at last with World Cup final place on the line. tribune.com.pk 
Lionel Messi has done just about everything possible in a glorious career, but the 39-year-old Argentinian great has never taken on England ⚪ he will finally get the chance in Wednesday's World Cup semi-final. | Messi won his 200th cap for the Albiceleste in the group-stage victory against Algeria and dreams of leading his country to the final once again. | The diminutive playmaker is surely in the final days of a remarkable international career which began when he was a fresh-faced 18-year-old in 2005. | Having broken into the Barcelona team late the previous year, Messi had just starred for Argentina as the…
(2026-07-14). The Best Scaffold Tower Choices for Construction Projects. thecanary.co 
Choosing the wrong scaffold tower doesn't just slow a job down. It creates genuine safety risks, wastes budget, and can put a project in breach of the Work at Height Regulations 2005. Construction sites vary enormously in floor space, ceiling height, and the kind of access required. The catch is that not every tower suits […] | By
(2026-07-14). US hardens stance on disarming armed factions in Iraq. newarab.com 
Political sources and others close to the Iraqi government said to The New Arab on Tuesday, 14 July, that the US administration is seriously pushing a plan to According to the sources, Washington will not, under its agreements and understandings with Baghdad, allow any extension beyond next October for the factions to comply. | The information, obtained by The New Arab, comes as Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi visits Washi…
(2026-07-14). 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?
(2026-07-14). Can Rafale Fighters and Patriot Missiles Shift the Balance in Ukraine's Favor? thinktank.pk As Russia continues missile and drone strikes across Ukraine, European governments are shifting from short-term military assistance to a long-term strategy aimed at strengthening Ukraine's air defense capabilities. During a high-level meeting in Paris, France and several of Ukraine's allies pledged additional military support while increasing diplomatic and economic pressure on Moscow. The discussions focused …
(2026-07-14). Bangkok governor vows tighter regulations as pub fire death toll rises to 30. tribune.com.pk 
The death toll from a devastating fire at a live music pub in Thailand's capital climbed to 30 on Tuesday, officials said, as Bangkok's governor vowed stricter inspections and police investigated possible negligence and safety breaches. | The blaze, one of the deadliest in recent years in Thailand, tore through the Rong Beer Na Lat Phrao pub in the city's northern Chatuchak area close to midnight on Sunday, with witnesses describing an explosion, a horizontal burst of fire and smoke engulfing the single-storey venue. | There were 24 people in critical condition on Tuesday and dozens more who were treated had b…
(2026-07-14). Lindsey Graham's passing exposes futility of anti-Russia hysteria. infobrics.org Hawkish senator's stance made him a symbol of failed neoconservative policies.
(2026-07-14). Christian Sorace & David Sneath: Steppe Transitions. newleftreview.org Mongolia's diverse ecology was the site of revolutionary transformations in the twentieth century, when the principal source of wealth—the livestock herd—was sequentially the basis of feudal class, collective resource and a privatized asset. The socialist making of a nation-state and its capitalist unmaking—a materialist account.
(2026-07-14). Changi Airport eyes new routes to China, Vietnam, and beyond. ecns.cn Changi Airport will ramp up efforts to establish direct flights to new destinations over the next decade as it prepares for the completion of Terminal 5 (T5) by the mid-2030s, a senior executive said on Monday.
(2026-07-14). Can a Religious Ruling in Pakistan Affect the Global Crypto Economy? thinktank.pk Pakistan's cryptocurrency industry has entered a new phase of uncertainty after one of the country's most influential Islamic scholars, Mufti Muhammad Taqi Usmani, issued a fatwa declaring cryptocurrency trading impermissible (haram) under his interpretation of Islamic law. The religious opinion comes at a time when Pakistan's government has been moving in the opposite direction—developing a …
(2026-07-14). Sunday 7/19: Good Trouble Lives On! Weekend of Action for Voting Rights Civil Rights & Racial Justice. indybay.org In honor of late Congressman John Lewis: | Nationwide weekend of peaceful marches, rallies and community actions for voting rights, civil rights and racial justice.
(2026-07-14). Thursday 7/16: Tell Target to Stand Up To ICE! indybay.org Metreon Target: 789 Mission Street. Meet on the sidewalk by the Mission Street entrance.
(2026-07-14). Saturday 7/18: Colma: Good Trouble Lives On! Voting Rights & Racial Justice Sidewalk Rally. indybay.org Meet at the corners of Junipero Serra and Serramonte Blvd for sign waving in Colma, CA 94014…
(2026-07-14). Saturday 7/18: Monterey: John Lewis Votercade – We Demand Free & Fair Voting GOTV Auto Caravan & Rally. indybay.org PART 1: VOTERCADE – Meet at 12: 30 p.m. at The Village Project 1069 Broadway, Seaside, CA 93955 | PART 2: Voter Registration | • 12-2pm: 855 Broadway, Seaside | • 2-4pm: Colton Hall, Monterey | PART 3: RALLY at 2: 00—4: 00 p.m. in Monterey…
(2026-07-14). Indian prime minister's Pacific tour focusses on military issues. wsws.org While it remains an integral part of the US-led military build-up against China, Modi is determined to project India onto the world stage and to ruthlessly pursue its strategic and economic interests.
(2026-07-14). Pakistan reaffirms support for Saudi Arabia at UN, condemns Houthi attacks. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan on Tuesday reaffirmed its support for Saudi Arabia at a United Nations Emergency Briefing on the situation in the Middle East, on Yemen. | The Permanent Mission of Pakistan to the UN wrote in a post on X that Ambassador Usman Jadoon noted Islamabad's condemnation of Houthi ballistic missile attacks against Saudi Arabia. "We express our full solidarity with the brotherly Kingdom and reaffirm our steadfast support for its security, sovereignty, and territorial integrity," he said. | Further, he noted, "We also reaffirm our unwavering commitment to the sovereignty, independence, unity and territorial int…
(2026-07-14). US Steel electrician Mitcheal Nelson electrocuted at Granite City Works. wsws.org Nelson and two other employees were working on a transformer that malfunctioned during a storm. He was attempting to shut it off when he was electrocuted.
(2026-07-14). Marwan Barghouti left bleeding after Israeli guard shot him. newarab.com 
Imprisoned Palestinian Fatah leader Barghouti had informed his lawyer of the violent incident during a visit on Thursday, Abdul Qader Badawi, media officer for the Popular Campaign for the Freedom of Barghouti's cell door was opened suddenly four days before the v…
(2026-07-14). 12 July carnival of hate and destruction ends with calls for change. thecanary.co 
Another 12 July commemoration has now passed in the north of Ireland, leaving behind a trail of bile, death, pollution and charred remains of homes. The yearly knuckle-dragging is a sectarian festival marking the Battle of the Boyne in 1690, in which Protestant king, William III, defeated Catholic king, James II. The hate-fest lasted longer […] | By
(2026-07-14). Saturday 7/18: Good Trouble Lives On! Weekend of Action for Voting Rights Civil Rights, Racial Justice. indybay.org In honor of late Congressman John Lewis: | Nationwide weekend of peaceful marches, rallies and community actions for voting rights, civil rights and racial justice.
(2026-07-14). Hainan Coast Guard opens patrol vessel to public to mark Coast Guard Law Anniversary. ecns.cn The Hainan Coast Guard opened its patrol vessel Huaguang to the public during a two-day event in Haikou, Hainan Province on Friday and Saturday, marking the fifth anniversary of the implementation of the Coast Guard Law of the People's Republic of China.
(2026-07-14). 2026 Football WC: In a 1st, Top Four Ranked Teams to Play Semi-Finals. ummid.com The 2026 FIFA World Cup might have seen a plenty of controversies, especially during the matches involving Argentina, but the football world cup is ending with yet another interesting record.
(2026-07-14). Hungary's parliament votes to oust president in latest anti-Orban move. aljazeera.com Hungarian parliament passes amendment that would remove President Sulyok, appointed under ex-Prime Minister Orban.
(2026-07-14). Saudi Arabia Introduces 'Package Visa': What's New? ummid.com In a major boost to travelers, Saudi Arabia has introduced an All-in-One Package Visa – a new digital initiative designed to simplify travel to the Kingdom by integrating tourist visa application directly into curated travel bookings.
(2026-07-14). Gold down as US-Iran tensions reignite oil rally. tribune.com.pk 
Gold prices in Pakistan declined on Monday, mirroring sharp losses in the international market, where the yellow metal fell nearly 3%. The drop came after US President Donald Trump announced the reinstatement of a naval blockade on Iran, which boosted oil markets, reignited inflation concerns, and raised expectations of higher-for-longer US rates. | In the local market, the price of gold per tola stood at Rs429,736 after a significant decline of Rs3,800, according to the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association. Similarly, the 10-gram gold was sold at Rs368,429, reflecting a drop of Rs3,258. | The pr…
(2026-07-14). Régis Debray: Metamorphoses. newleftreview.org Reflections on having lived the passage from one age to another, as prospects give way to retrospects, pages to screens and time to space. With the close of one century, the onset of the next provides an occasion to take stock of what has been lost—and what gained—in the transition.
(2026-07-14). "They Were Hunting for Latinos" : LULAC CEO on ICE Killing of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Houston. democracynow.org 
"They were hunting for Latinos." Outcry is continuing over the ICE shooting death of 52-year-old Mexican immigrant Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in a majority-Latino neighborhood in Houston, Texas, last week. Events pieced together by eyewitness videos and texts sent by the agents involved in Araujo's killing suggest that agents largely ignored Araujo's cries for help after he was shot. "They really just strung him along for hours until finally sending him to the hospital," says Juan Proaño, CEO of LULAC, the largest and oldest Latino civil rights organization in the United States. Me…
(2026-07-14). Australia's Brewarrina fish traps may be the oldest human construction in the world. globalvoices.org …
(2026-07-14). China advances 601 drug applications to next round of reimbursement review. ecns.cn China's National Healthcare Security Administration (NHSA) has released a list of drug applications that passed the initial review for potential inclusion in the country's 2026 national medical insurance reimbursement catalog.
(2026-07-14). ICC prosecutor Karim Khan loses appeal to lift suspension in UK. newarab.com 
He had already been suspended from his position on 8 June by the ICC's governing body, prolonging a crisi…
(2026-07-14). US vows campaign to end ICC 'threat' to Americans. newarab.com 
(2026-07-14). Australia: Oppose the sellout union agreements at WSU! Build rank-and-file committees! wsws.org The WSU management is trying to push through new 2026—30 enterprise agreements that will facilitate more job destruction, further real pay cuts and increased workloads.
(2026-07-14). Budget cuts at Berlin's universities—Archaeology Department at Humboldt University set to close. wsws.org This important cultural and scientific institution—one of the oldest institutes of archaeology in Germany, which has existed 200 years and withstood two world wars—is now set to be destroyed, while the federal government pours billions into the military and arming for world war.
(2026-07-14). Pauline Hanson imports a monoculture war. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-07-14). SADC Ministers meeting gets underway. sanews.gov.za SADC Ministers meeting gets underway | The joint meeting of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Ministers responsible for Energy and Water gets underway today, with Ministers expected to thrash out measures aimed at strengthening regional energy security, improving water resource management and advancing sustainable socio-economic development. ⚪ Taking place in Pretoria in a hybrid format, the gathering brings together Ministers, senior officials, representatives of the SADC Secretariat, regional institutions, cooperating partners and other stakeholders. | South Africa is hosting the meeting in it…
(2026-07-14). ICE agent fatally shoots driver in Maine, six days after similar death in Texas. geo.tv Police work at the scene of a shooting involving US Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Biddeford, Maine, US, July 13, 2026. — ReutersWitness: agents rammed car before pulling wounded driver out.At least seven people shot dead by ICE since January 2025.ICE officer opened fire…
(2026-07-14). The Washington Mirage and the Scars of Southern Lebanon. thecanary.co 
While diplomats in Washington smile for triumphant group photos, the reality on the ground in southern Lebanon reveals an unbridgeable chasm between political theater and human devastation. Covering the frontline return of families to the border region, I see no celebration; only the hollowed-out expressions of a traumatized population navigating a conditional surrender. Entire villages […] | By
(2026-07-14). Cashew capitalism — part two. mronline.org 
Guinea-Bissau's geography had always made it profitable for smuggling—particularly in the Bijagós archipelago, with its more than eighty islands and complex coastal waterways.
(2026-07-14). Wednesday 8/5: Panel: Shaping Legacy Monument Case Studies. indybay.org San Francisco Main Library, Koret Auditorium | 100 Larkin Street | San Francisco, CA 94102…
(2026-07-14). 'Quite the democracy': Lindsey Graham's sister takes senate seat. newarab.com 
The sister of recently deceased US Senator Darline Graham Nordone, Graham's younger and only sibling, was appointed by Nordone has never held elected office. Her appointment came a…
(2026-07-14). Now it's your chance to watch spectacular Planetary Parade. ummid.com Skywatchers if you had missed the last Planetary Parade, here is your chance to witness the spectacular astral phenomenon this weekend corresponding to July 11 and 12, 2026.
(2026-07-14). Chinese-made tricycles gain traction in Cape Verde. ecns.cn Chinese-made tricycles, commonly known as sanbengzi, are gaining popularity in Cape Verde, with many buyers even requesting that the vehicles keep their original Chinese reverse warning — "Reverse, please be careful" — according to a social media post that has sparked renewed interest in the export trend.
(2026-07-14). China sends emergency supplies to support flood recovery in Guangxi. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs has launched emergency measures to support flood relief and agricultural recovery in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, which has been severely affected by heavy rain and flooding triggered by Typhoon Maysak.
(2026-07-14). The New School lays off 90 faculty and staff. wsws.org At least 19 full-time faculty members and 68 university staff received layoff notices last month as part of a broader restructuring plan. Only the formation of independent rank-and-file committees that unite workers and students across every division of the university can reverse these attacks.
(2026-07-14). Environmental Injustice: Alameda County Court Ruling Greenlights OAK Airport Expansion. indybay.org Oakland Airport is planning an expansion to add up to 16 new gates putting the community and climate at risk. More flights = more pollution, more noise, more global warming.
(2026-07-14). Obama has a lot to say about everything but his foreign policy. responsiblestatecraft.org Opening his new Presidential Center in Chicago, Barack Obama once again gave
(2026-07-14). Qitaihe ice rink in northeast China booked through September as overseas teams flock to train. ecns.cn The ice rink at the Qitaihe Sports Center in northeast China's Heilongjiang Province has been fully booked through September as speed skating teams from Mongolia, Hungary and Australia arrive to train in the city known as the "City of Olympic Champions."
(2026-07-14). America at 250: From anti-colonial power to British Empire 2.0. newarab.com 
There are, and perhaps always have been, two American republics. | The first declared that governments derive "their just powers from the consent of the governed". This US Republic, founded through revolutionary war in 1776 by "enlightened Englishmen", defined itself against kings, hereditary privilege and empire, convinced that liberty could only survive if power was constrained and de-centralised. | It was this republic that inspired John Quincy Adams to warn that America "goes not abroad, in search of monsters to destroy", lest it become "the dictatress of the world" and cease to be "the ruler of her own spiri…
(2026-07-14). 'Country grows, we grow too': 1 million migrants seek legal status in Spain. aljazeera.com The government expected half a million people to apply, but nearly double that number came forward.
(2026-07-14). China targets 80-year average life expectancy by 2030 under new health plan. ecns.cn China aims to raise its average life expectancy to 80 years by 2030, up from 79.25 years in 2025, according to a national health plan for the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030).
(2026-07-14). Trump Promised Erdogan the F-35 But the Law Says No. fpif.org Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan met Donald Trump at the airport in Ankara, which heads of state generally do not do. There were cannons. There were soldiers on horseback. Jets flew overhead trailing red, white, and blue smoke. Then the two men sat down at the presidential palace in Ankara and Trump, The sanctions came down in December 2020, from Trump'
(2026-07-14). "Our Community Is Hurting" : ICE Kills 26-Year-Old Joan Sebastian Guerrero in Biddeford, Maine. democracynow.org 
Just days after the killing of a Mexican immigrant in Texas, immigration agents fatally shot another immigrant, also driving to work, this time in a small town in southern Maine. Joan Sebastian Guerrero, originally from Colombia, was 26 years old and the father of a 3-year-old daughter. He was reportedly authorized to work in the United States, had been issued a Social Security number and was not the target of any warrant. The Department of Homeland Security has defended the shooting, saying that ICE fired on Guerrero in his car out of fear for "public safety." Witnesses say they say they saw agents d…
(2026-07-14). 'Kylian is fine': France ready, full-strength for Spain World Cup semifinal. aljazeera.com French coach Deschamps says his team will be fully prepared for a midfield battle against the European champions.
(2026-07-14). North West, Turkish Cooperation unveils coffee farming initiative to diversify agriculture. sanews.gov.za North West, Turkish Cooperation unveils coffee farming initiative to diversify agriculture | The North West Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, in partnership with the Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA), has officially launched a coffee bean production project at the state-owned Kgora Farmer Training Centre near Ramatlabama in Mahikeng. | First announced by MEC Madoda Sambatha during the department's Budget Vote and Policy Speech, the project aims to diversify agricultural production, creating new economic opportunities and supporting emerging farmers in the province. | The initiative…
(2026-07-14). Saturday 7/18: Half Moon Bay: Good Trouble Lives On Sidewalk Rally for Voting & Civil Rights. indybay.org Intersection of Hwy 92 and Main Street | Half Moon Bay, CA 94019…
(2026-07-14). Government's 35% TTS promise falls short. tribune.com.pk 
After five years, the federal government has increased salaries of foreign-qualified university faculty, but the revision has further complicated the issue, as professors have been given a maximum 4% raise while assistant professors received up to 55%. | The notification issued by the Ministry of Finance on Friday also appears to violate the federal government's decision that approved a 35% salary increase for the specialised category — the Tenure Track System (TTS) faculty. However, the finance ministry did not make the calculations for the pay packages, which officials said were provided by the Higher E…
(2026-07-14). Friday 7/17: Union City: Good Trouble Lives On! Overpass Protest Banner Against Voter Suppression. indybay.org 880 Overpass on Alvarado Niles | meet up at 31361 Alvarado-Niles Rd | Union City, CA 94587 | Peaceful protest…
(2026-07-14). New Zealand government restricts access to emergency housing for homeless people. wsws.org Ministry of Development staff are being incentivised to prevent people in desperate circumstances from accessing emergency housing.
(2026-07-14). Saturday 7/25: Social and Economic Justice Film Festival. indybay.org Victoria Theatre, 2961 16th St, SF,CA, 94103…
(2026-07-14). From impunity to amnesty: The fascist right's war on accountability in Chile. wsws.org The forces behind the amnesty agenda are not merely seeking to close the books on past crimes; they are seeking to guarantee the repressive apparatus impunity going forward.
(2026-07-14). Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Father Emir of Qatar, Passes Away. ummid.com Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, regarded as Architect of Modern Qatar, died in Doha Sunday July 12, 2026 at the age of 74.
(2026-07-14). Houthis: Saudi airport targeted in retaliation for strikes on Sanaa airport. aljazeera.com Yemen's Houthis say they struck Saudi Arabia's Abha airport in retaliation for a strike on Sanaa's international airport…
(2026-07-14). JEECUP 2026 Poly Round 2 Allotment Result 2026 Today: Steps to Check. ummid.com The Joint Entrance Examination Council Uttar Pradesh (JEECUP) is declaring today i.e. Friday July 10, 2026 the UP Polytechnic Round 2 Seat Allotment Result on its official website 'jeecup.admissions.nic.in'.
(2026-07-14). Chirag Veer Singh Sarao becomes first 'keshdhari' Sikh-American to join US Air Force Academy. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Chirag Veer Singh Sarao has made history by becoming the first keshdhari Sikh-American to join the US Air Force Academy. The academy in Colorado Springs trains future military officers, and its graduates are commissioned as second lieutenants in the US Air Force or the US Space Force. | Who is Chirag Veer Singh Sarao? | Sarao is a Sikh-American of Punjabi origin whose family has roots in Punjab. He says his strong Sikh values, discipline, and identity were shaped during his education at Miri Piri Academy in Amritsar. | He is the first Sikh-American to gain admission to the US Air Force Academy whi…
(2026-07-14). ITF U12 East Asia qualifier opens in Beijing. ecns.cn The 2026 International Tennis Federation (ITF) U12 Team Championship East Asia qualifying tournament opened Monday at the Yuanli Sports Center in Beijing's Shunyi District, bringing together the region's top young tennis players.
(2026-07-14). Birthday present for Spain's Yamal? World Cup semifinal win over France. aljazeera.com Yamal wants to celebrate his 19th birthday by taking Spain to the World Cup final in New York.
(2026-07-14). The Murdoch rags the Mail are at war with Reform UK. thecanary.co 
The observant among you may have noticed that the mainstream media have recently rounded on Reform UK and Nigel Farage. Interestingly, the outlets ganging up on Reform include the Daily Mail and Rupert Murdoch's the Times: Pleased as I am to see the Murdoch and Rothermere press attacking Farage as stridently as they previously lavished […] | By
(2026-07-14). More Americans Now View Israel Negatively: Latest Survey. ummid.com The attitude of Americans toward both the Israeli people and the Israeli government has turned more negative in the past few years, according to a new Pew Research Center survey.
(2026-07-14). Community Activism Forced Federal Government to Abandon Plans for ICE Warehouses. scheerpost.com By Brian Dolinar This article was originally published by Truthout Activists are now watching to see whether the Trump administration will instead further privatize immigration detention. In a change of course, the Trump administration's plans to detain tens of thousands of immigrants in Amazon-style warehouses have been massively scaled back. As Truthout reported earlier this year, local communities …
(2026-07-14). Bangkok bar fire death toll rises to 30, safety violations found. ecns.cn The death toll from a fire at a bar in Bangkok's Chatuchak district has risen to 30, with 75 injured — 24 critically — authorities said Tuesday. About 45 people remain unaccounted for.
(2026-07-14). Iran, US trade fresh strikes in escalating battle for Hormuz. newarab.com Good afternoon and welcome to our new live page, where we're continuing to track developments in the region. | Visit Here are the key developments on Tuesday afternoon: | • The US military has
(2026-07-14). Friday 7/17: Concord: Good Trouble Lives On – Vigil for Voting & Racial Justice. indybay.org Todos Santos Plaza | 2175 Willow Pass Rd | Concord, CA 94520 | Bring a camping chair if you'd like to sit during the program.
(2026-07-14). David Harvey: 'The Story of Capital: What Everyone Should Know About How Capital Works' Review. mronline.org 
The struggles over what kind of place we inhabit and what kind of people we want to be is a form of general political and social struggle that is central to what socialist consciousness must embrace. It is oppositional to the alienated and exclusionary nationalism that frequently attaches to the toxic form of developmentalism that too often corrupts anticapitalist politics.
(2026-07-14). Intangible heritage performances boost nightlife in Heilongjiang border city. ecns.cn An intangible cultural heritage theater in Tongjiang, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, is attracting visitors with weekend evening performances that combine Chinese ethnic traditions with Russian cultural performances.
(2026-07-14). KEAM 2026 Architecture Rank List [Final] Published. ummid.com Office of the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE) Government of Kerala has published on its official website 'cee.kerala.gov.in' KEAM 2026 Architecture (B Arch) Final Rank List.
(2026-07-14). Mbappe, Dembele shine as France beat Morocco to reach 2026 FIFA WC Semifinal. ummid.com Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele Friday July 10, 2026 scored goals to defeat Morocco 2-0 and take France to the 2026 FIFA World Cup Semifinals.
(2026-07-14). CIA's epic miss: Russia's Ukraine revenge was hiding in…? Biggest spy operation to stun US, NATO. hindustantimes.com Has Japan become a key hub for Russia's global spy network? A bombshell report by The New York Times claims Moscow has turned Japan into a major intelligence and procurement base, using alleged loopholes in the country's espionage laws to obtain critical dual-use technology for its war in Ukraine. In this video, we examine the allegations against Russia's intelligence network in Japan, why Tokyo is now tightening its counter-espionage measures, how dual-use technology reaches Russia despite sanctions, and what this means for the Ukraine war and Indo-Pacific security.
(2026-07-14). AI firms' mass purchase, destruction of books for model training fuels copyright debate. tribune.com.pk 
Artificial intelligence (AI) companies are increasingly purchasing thousands of used books, digitising them to train large language models and destroying the original copies, according to media reports, fueling debate over copyright protections. | Since early this year, antiquarian booksellers across Europe have reported unusually large orders from the Canadian company Zoom Books, according to US, German, and Swiss media reports. | Booksellers said the company has mainly sought nonfiction and academic titles published in the 1970s, often purchasing dozens or hundreds of books from individual sellers. | The boo…
(2026-07-14). Zero savings and 300,000 lost jobs later, DOGE is officially dead. mronline.org 
Trump and Elon Musk, his billionaire cohort took a chainsaw to needed government programs allegedly to save money but ended up saving nothing.
(2026-07-14). NATO's flurry of production licenses for Kiev regime — escalation or masked betrayal. infobrics.org Licensing only looks like a commitment to deepen "military aid". In reality, it's just an intricate pressure valve — symbolically promising "defense" sovereignty while quietly admitting that operational viability will take years and cost billions, with delivery expectations extending well beyond near-term battles. In other words: "Good luck, you're on your own now."
(2026-07-14). Remittances ignite debt payoff plea. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-07-14). Watch FIFA World Cup: Mbappe vs Yamal headlines Spain-France semifinal. aljazeera.com Latest match highlights, reaction and previews from the FIFA World Cup 2026 in North America.
(2026-07-14). S&P affirms Indonesia's BBB rating, avoids downgrade. ecns.cn S&P Global Ratings affirmed Indonesia's sovereign credit rating at 'BBB' with a stable outlook on Monday, giving a reprieve to the country's embattled markets and fiscal credibility.
(2026-07-14). Romania's political crisis clears the road for the fascist AUR. wsws.org The collapse of the Bolojan government exposes the crisis of the oligarchic regime established by the former Stalinist bureaucracy. Every faction of the ruling class combines austerity and militarism with the legitimisation of the far right.
(2026-07-14). US to begin enforcing maritime blockade on Iran today. geo.tv
(2026-07-14). Farage called out for turning down parliamentary security offer. thecanary.co 
Reform UK politicians have been complaining that Parliament left Nigel Farage and his MPs without security. Now, it's emerged that Farage literally turned down a security detail which would have matched that of Kemi Badenoch — the leader of the opposition: Exclusive: Nigel Farage turned down taxpayer-funded security including a bodyguard, car and trained driver […] | By
(2026-07-14). Why multiculturalism needs recovering, not reinventing. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-07-14). Saturday 7/18: San Pablo: Good Trouble Sidewalk Protest for Racial Justice & Voting Rights. indybay.org Intersection of 23rd Street and San Pablo Ave | San Pablo, CA…
(2026-07-14). Saturday 7/18: Alameda: Good Trouble Lives On – Community Art & Action Event. indybay.org Upper Washington Park | 740 Central Ave | Alameda, CA 94501 | Family friendly…
(2026-07-14). Firefighters battle Fontainebleau forest fire near Paris as two arrested. tribune.com.pk 
Firefighters battled through the night to tackle a blaze that tore through a historic forest near Paris on Tuesday, with at least two people arrested on suspicion of having started the fire near one of France's best-known royal palaces. | "It is not under control," Interior Minister Laurent Nunez said late on Monday, adding that the main blaze in Fontainebleau and another one nearby that started on Monday afternoon had scorched 1,300 hectares (3,212 acres). | Nunez said the fire was just a few kilometres away from the Palace of Fontainebleau, which explained the deployment of considerable resources, including…
(2026-07-14). UGC NET June 2026 Paper Leak: Rahul calls for Education Revolution. ummid.com Taking serious note of the reports that the UGC NET June 2026 Sociology paper was leaked before the exam, Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi asked students to 'stand up and bring about an education revolution in India'.
(2026-07-14). Clacton by-election circus loses its fox. thecanary.co 
The upcoming Clacton by-election on Thursday 13 August 2026 is somewhat of a circus. But that circus was meant to be a direct battleground for animal rights. After Reform UK leader and human-earthworm-lookalike Nigel Farage resigned to trigger a vanity vote, most major parties decided to boycott the contest. Yet in doing this, they have […] | By
(2026-07-14). Torrential rain causes waterlogging in Hebei, residents well relocated. ecns.cn Kuancheng County was hit by sudden heavy rainfall on Sunday night, causing waterlogging in four townships and nine villages. Vehicles submerged by floodwaters are being towed away by recovery trucks. Meanwhile, local residents have been well relocated with enough daily necessities.
(2026-07-14). What happened in the latest five-hour US assault on Iran. newarab.com 
The United States launched a five-hour wave of strikes across southern Iran overnight, targeting military sites in at least six locations as President Iran responded by firing ballistic missiles towards a US air base in Jordan, while fresh explosions were reported across southern Iran and tensions continued to rise around the
(2026-07-14). Maine father murdered by immigration Gestapo, prompting protests. wsws.org Less than a week after Lorenzo Salgado Araujo was murdered in Houston, Texas, another husband and father, this time a 26-year-old man, was shot and killed by immigration agents early Monday morning.
(2026-07-14). 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.
(2026-07-14). The returns reckoning: How Australian retailers are turning a cost centre into a profit line. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-07-14). Sunday 7/19: Santa Rosa: Good Trouble Lives On – No SAVE Act! Rally for Voting & Civil Rights. indybay.org Old Courthouse Square | 3rd Street and Santa Rosa Ave | Santa Rosa, CA 95404…
(2026-07-14). UGC NET June 2026 Answer Key: When, Where and How to Check. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) is releasing on UGC NET official website 'ugcnet.nta.nic.in' the Answer Keys (Provisional) of UGC NET June 2026.
(2026-07-14). Workers Struggles: The Americas. wsws.org Government workers in Argentina rallied at the National Atomic Energy Commission headquarters to protest layoffs, while Local1199SEIU announced a contract deal preempting a planned protest rally in Syracuse, New York.
(2026-07-14). Maharashtra Direct 2nd-yr Pharmacy Admission 2026: Registration Starts. ummid.com Online registration for the students seeking admission in DSP 2026 – Direct Second Year Full Time Under Graduate Course in Pharmacy (B. Pharmacy), has started through the official website dsp2026.mahacet.org.in.
(2026-07-14). Educational Opportunities Continue to Decline at City College of San Francisco. indybay.org The administration at City College of San Francisco is failing to schedule enough classes to meet the needs of its predominantly working class students of color, and continues to close facilities. For this fall, no classes are scheduled to be held in the Downtown facility.
(2026-07-14). Tucker Carlson's left-right, third party dream. responsiblestatecraft.org As the establishments of both major parties remain firmly wedded to Washington's foreign policy consensus, particularly on U.S.-Israel relations, hard ideological factions on the right and left now seem willing to work together to present new challenges to that unanimity.Exhibit A: In late June, Tucker Carlson
(2026-07-14). "Vote Her Out" : After Maine ICE Shooting, Sen. Collins Under Fire for Deciding Vote on ICE Funding. democracynow.org 
The killing of 26-year-old Colombian immigrant Joan Sebastian Guerrero by ICE agents in Biddeford, Maine, has put the sparsely populated state back in the national spotlight amid the ongoing fallout from a sexual assault allegation that led insurgent Democratic nominee Graham Platner to suspend his campaign for Senate. The nomination will now be determined by Maine Democratic Party delegates in an accelerated — and more crowded — version of the race's contentious primary. Platner had been running to unseat longtime Republican incumbent Susan Collins, a supporter of Donald Trump and his administr…
(2026-07-14). Hong Kong, Nigeria sign double taxation agreement to boost investment. ecns.cn Hong Kong and Nigeria signed a comprehensive agreement to avoid double taxation on Monday, expanding Hong Kong's tax treaty network and strengthening economic ties with one of its key trading partners in Africa.
(2026-07-14). Chinese embassy lodges protest against Japan's words, deeds concerning so-called 'South China Sea Aarbitration Award'. ecns.cn The Chinese Embassy in Japan on Monday lodged solemn representations and voiced strong protest over the Japanese Foreign Minister's remarks playing up the so-called "South China Sea Arbitration Award" 10 years after its issuance and Japan's joint statement with other countries on the matter, Xinhua News Agency reported.
(2026-07-14). 'I'm having chest pains,' US Senator Lindsey Graham said before he died: CNN. tribune.com.pk 
US Senator Tommy Tuberville has given new accounts of what happened to his fellow Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham before he died at his Washington, DC, home on Saturday, according to a CNN report. | "Lindsey called, called basically, said, 'Listen, I'm having chest pains. You know, I need to do something,'" Tuberville told reporters on Monday, relaying the account of one of his staffers who was with Graham's scheduler on Saturday evening when the late senator called his scheduler complaining of chest pains and asked her to call 911. | When Graham's scheduler arrived at his house, "911 had knocked the door down,…
(2026-07-14). Australia Post CEO escalates "Post 30" restructuring drive. wsws.org Paul Graham threatened workers that the next four years will be a "battle for our lives," in which the business must be radically restructured or "die on the vine."
(2026-07-14). Telangana TET June 2026 Result Today: Time and Link to Check. ummid.com The Telangana School Education Department is releasing on its official website 'tgtet.aptonline.in' the result of the Telangana Teacher Eligibility Test (TG TET June 2026) today i.e. Monday July 13, 2026.
(2026-07-14). Happy birthday to the ever-expanding national security state. responsiblestatecraft.org Seventy-nine years ago this month, President Harry Truman signed the
(2026-07-14). China targets 60-trillion-yuan retail sales by 2030 to boost spending. ecns.cn China aims to raise its total retail sales of consumer goods to about 60 trillion yuan (about $8.8 trillion) by 2030, further strengthening the role of consumption in driving economic growth.
(2026-07-14). NEET Re-Exam Result Date 2026 – Latest Update. ummid.com After successfully conducting NEET UG 2026 Re-Exam and releasing the Provisional Answer Key, the National Testing Agency (NTA) is now releasing the result of the important medical entrance exam.
(2026-07-14). Polling shows public see the Green Party as the anti-establishment party. thecanary.co 
According to new polling from Ipsos, the British public see the Green Party as the true anti-establishment party: The Green Party is most likely to be on the side of "the people" (39%), followed by the Liberal Democrats at 33% and Reform UK at 28%. The Conservative Party is most likely to be seen as […] | By
(2026-07-14). Tunisia gives Ghannouchi more jail time over charity donation. newarab.com 
(2026-07-14). Eastern Cape welcomes strong support for Kirkwood agricultural show. sanews.gov.za Eastern Cape welcomes strong support for Kirkwood agricultural show | Eastern Cape Agriculture MEC Nonceba Kontsiwe has welcomed the strong public support shown during the department's Agricultural Show at Kirkwood, in the Sarah Baartman District, where farmers successfully marketed and sold their produce. | Addressing attendees at the Phindile Madama Qekeni Multipurpose Hall on Monday, Kontsiwe said the event demonstrated the growing value of agricultural shows as platforms for connecting farmers with consumers and creating economic opportunities. | "These shows are not meant to be places where farmers only show…
(2026-07-14). Israeli Knesset passes law ultra-Orthodox seek to skip military. newarab.com 
The bill cleared its final two readings by 63 votes to 52, just days before the Knesset dissolves ahead of the 27 October general elections, wrapping up months of tense negotiations between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the ultra-Orthodox parties that support his g…
(2026-07-14). Crypto Trading is Haram: Pakistani Cleric's Fatwa. ummid.com Trading based Cryptocurrency is haram and impermissible as per the Islamic Shariah Law, Mufti Muhammad Taqi Usmani, one of Pakistan's top Muftis, has ruled.
(2026-07-14). A vacant church in Philadelphia's Strawberry Mansion will become workforce housing. whyy.org Have a question about Philly's neighborhoods or the systems that shape them? PlanPhilly reporters want to hear from you! A vacant church in Philadelphia's Strawberry Mansion section will be converted into an apartment building with 44 affordable rentals. | Cornerstone Baptist Church is located on North 33rd Street near West Diamond Street and has sat empty for more than five years. The adaptive reuse project will leave the neighborhood landmark largely intact, while bringing new workforce housing to an area where more t…
(2026-07-14). Jack Copley: Rentier Regimes. newleftreview.org Jack Copley on Timothy Mitchell, The Alibi of Capital. Capital re-conceptualized as terraforming expropriation of the future.
(2026-07-14). The operational and humanitarian consequences of disregard for the rules of war are both devastating and accelerating. icrc.org Remarks delivered by Elyse Mosquini, Permanent Observer to the UN, for the High-level Panel 2 of the 2026 ECOSOC Humanitarian Affair Segment in New York, 18 June 2026.
(2026-07-14). Photos: Wildfires ravage historic forest near Paris. aljazeera.com Wildfires near Paris scorch 1,300 hectares as France endures its third heatwave in three months.
(2026-07-14). Friday 7/17: Good Trouble Lives On! Weekend of Action for Voting & Civil Rights and Racial Justice. indybay.org In honor of late Congressman John Lewis: | Nationwide weekend of peaceful marches, rallies and community actions for voting rights, civil rights and racial justice.
(2026-07-14). Argentina war vets urge focus on football for England World Cup semifinal. aljazeera.com One of sport's great rivalries sees Argentina face England in an ever feisty encounter in the 2026 edition's semifinal.
(2026-07-14). Questions grow over Afghan veteran who died after ICE detention. newarab.com 
The death of an Afghan asylum seeker who died shortly after being On 14 March, 41-year-old Mohammad Nazeer Paktyawal reportedly died of an allergic reaction at a hospital in Texas after being seized by Immigration and Customs Enforcement and detained around 24 hours earlier. Use of methamphetamine was also listed as a cause of death, though his family said he did not use the substance. His death certifica…
(2026-07-14). Is BRICS Changing the World – or Just the Conversation. infobrics.org The bloc has elevated the Global South, but international system remains largely intact…
(2026-07-14). State Grid Suqian Power Supply Company: All 55 high-rise residential complexes in the city take the lead in Jiangsu Province to achieve dual power supply. ecns.cn On June 25, the newly added power supply point at Jiulong Mansion Residential Complex in Shuyang County was successfully energized, putting its dual power supply system into official operation.
(2026-07-14). Department of Justice investigating UAW President Shawn Fain: The crisis of bureaucracy deepens. wsws.org The revelations have deepened the crisis within the UAW bureaucracy, which is facing growing rank-and-file opposition, including massive rejections of UAW-backed contracts at Nexteer, Dana and other parts suppliers.
(2026-07-14). Tory Centrists Defy Badenoch's Red Lines on Net Zero and ECHR. wattsupwiththat.com Kemi Badenoch's red lines on Net Zero and the ECHR are facing open revolt from centrist Tories. The Telegraph has the story:…
(2026-07-14). Iraq recovers 375 kilos of gold from former deputy oil minister. newarab.com 
(2026-07-14). Thursday 7/16: SILA — Kalaallit Nunaat (Greenland), Santa Cruz Premiere. indybay.org Resource Center for Nonviolence | 612 Ocean St | Santa Cruz, CA 95060…
(2026-07-14). ICE kills 26-year-old in Maine: What happened, and who else has ICE killed? aljazeera.com More than 60 people have died in ICE shootings or while in detention since Donald Trump returned to power.
(2026-07-14). Who will win the 2026 FIFA World Cup? Here's what AI predicts. aljazeera.com Al Jazeera put nine leading AI models to the test to predict the 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup champion.
(2026-07-14). Kamala Harris and the fall of corporate liberalism. thecanary.co 
In a move that reeks of hypocrisy, the former US vice president, Kamala Harris, has reportedly held a private call with the New York City Mayor — the candidate she refused to back. After Zohran Mamdani's sweeping endorsement wins in the New York districts, Harris allegedly reached out to beloved Zohran Mamdani and discussed the […] | By
(2026-07-14). United States "restricted" world cup. newarab.com 
As the United States hosts the FIFA Club World Cup, critics are drawing comparisons with the scrutiny faced by Qatar during the 2022 World Cup, arguing that visa restrictions, deportations, and travel bans affecting players, officials, and fans have received far less attention.
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(2026-07-14). Historical falsification as war propaganda: The Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung declares Russia chiefly responsible for World War I
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(2026-07-14). Emir of Qatar receives condolences on the death of the Father Emir. aljazeera.com Condolences from several government leaders, who expressed their sincere sympathy to Qatar, its leadership and people.
(2026-07-14). Reusable Rocket: China rewrites history, but with tech different from SpaceX. ummid.com China on Friday July 10, 2026 became only the second nation in history after US (via SpaceX and Blue Origin) to achieve the controlled recovery of an orbital-class rocket booster, notably with a different technology.
(2026-07-14). Indian Muslim body rejects Ex-IAS Niaz Khan's 'hide identity' advice. ummid.com Maulana Mahmood Madani, President of Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind, has rejected former IAS officer Niaz Khan's suggestion that Muslims should alter their appearance and give up visible markers of their identity, including traditional attire, in order to protect them from mob violence.
(2026-07-14). NBA 3X Chengdu regional tournament crowns champions. ecns.cn The 2026 NBA 3X Chengdu regional tournament concluded Sunday, with ARES capturing the women's title and Nongfu Sanquan winning the men's championship to secure berths in the national finals.
(2026-07-14). Saturday 7/18: Sacramento: Good Trouble Lives On Votercade – GOTV & Voting Rights Car Caravan. indybay.org RSVP for gathering/starting location and route directions | Family friendly…
(2026-07-14). Only Progressive Abdul El-Sayed can Defeat GOP in Michigan. juancole.com By Conor Lynch | — | ( The Michigan senate race to succeed Gary Peters narrowed last week after Democrat Mallory McMorrow…
(2026-07-14). TS EACMCET First Phase Seat Allotment 2026 Today – Direct Link. ummid.com The Telangana Council of Higher Education Hyderabad, Department of Technical Education is releasing today i.e. Friday July 10, 2026 TS EAMCET 2026 (TG EAPCET 2026) First Phase Seat Allotment Result for admission in BE/BTech and Pharmacy courses.
(2026-07-14). China and Russia Expand Poultry Breeding Cooperation. infobrics.org China and Russia are intensifying their cooperation in the agricultural sector, with poultry breeding emerging as a key area of focus. Both countries recognize the importance of securing food supplies and reducing dependency on imports, particularly in the face of global trade uncertainties…
(2026-07-14). Friday 7/17: Oakland: Good Trouble Lives On – We Demand Voting Rights & Racial Justice Sidewalk Protest. indybay.org Intersection of Adams Street & MacArthur Boulevard | Oakland, CA 94610 | Peaceful demonstration in honor of the legacy of John Lewis…
(2026-07-14). Katie Ebner-Landy: Norm Smuggling? newleftreview.org Katie Ebner-Landy on Rahel Jaeggi, Progress and Regression. A critical theorist reformulates the concept of progress as social-reflexive problem-solving.
(2026-07-14). One year into Clampdown, WaPo opinion cheers for MAGA, billionaires and AI. mronline.org 
Left unmentioned in the editorials is that Bezos' empire—via his space company Blue Origin and Amazon's cloud computing arm, AWS—holds billions of dollars worth of Pentagon contracts.
(2026-07-14). MHT CET FE 2026 Admission: Last Date Extended. ummid.com The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell has extended the last date of application for online registration of the students seeking Admission in First Year (FE) of the Four Year B.E. and B.Tech courses for the year 2026-27.
(2026-07-14). Ministry for placing wheat losses in SPV. tribune.com.pk 
The Ministry of National Food Security and Research has requested the federal government to park the losses caused by flood-damaged stocks of wheat in a special purpose vehicle (SPV). | The ministry has also sought the government's consent to allow Pakistan Agricultural Storage and Services Corporation (Passco) to auction the damaged wheat stock of 8,197.989 metric tons on "as is where is" basis through open competitive bidding under the Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) rules. | The resulting financial losses, it said, be parked in the SPV/federal government entity in line with the Passco wind-up…
(2026-07-14). FIFA World Cup brackets: Semifinal schedule, France vs Spain prediction. aljazeera.com France face Spain in the first World Cup semifinal, as Argentina prepare to renew their rivalry with England.
(2026-07-14). export slump quietly dragging down the economy. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-07-14). IBM unpacks rack mount systems to address data center space, cost constraints. ummid.com Tech giant IBM has introduced its first rack mount and single frame systems – IBM z17 and IBM LinuxONE 5, to address data center space and cost constraints.
(2026-07-14). Western leaders do not want to help Kiev — Slovak President. infobrics.org According to Peter Pellegrini, several Western leaders refused to participate in the latest aid package for Ukraine.
(2026-07-14). Brazil court bars Bolsonaro's son from visiting ex-president for 90 days. aljazeera.com Top court bars former President Jair Bolsonaro's son from visiting his father under house arrest over social media post.
(2026-07-14). ICE officer kills motorist in Maine; the second fatality in a week. aljazeera.com An Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer has fatally shot a motorist in Maine.
(2026-07-14). China's trade in computing hardware up 56.6% in H1. ecns.cn China's imports and exports of computing hardware, including electronic components and computer parts, reached 5.13 trillion yuan (about $756.61 billion) in the first half of 2026, up 56.6% year on year, an official said on Tuesday.
(2026-07-14). This Week in People's History, Jul 15—21, 2026. portside.org This Week in People's History, Jul 15—21, 2026 |
(2026-07-14). Saturday 7/18: Pacifica: Good Trouble Lives On – Support Voting Rights Sidewalk Rally. indybay.org California 1 & Mori Point Road, South of Moose Lodge | Hwy 1/Mori Point Rd | Pacifica, CA 94044…
(2026-07-14). Australia finds serious gaps in Big Tech response to online child sexual abuse. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-07-14). Interpreting the Fourth Geneva Convention: Insights from a high-level discussion in Brussels. icrc.org Event: Launch of the Updated ICRC Commentary on the Fourth Geneva Convention…
(2026-07-14). Egypt, Turkey deepen defence ties in high-level talks. newarab.com 
(2026-07-14). 'Delivery rider poet' shortlisted for prestigious Lu Xun Literature Prize. ecns.cn Contemporary Chinese poet Wang Jibing, known online as the "delivery rider poet," has been shortlisted for the poetry category of the Lu Xun Literature Prize, one of China's highest literary honors.
(2026-07-14). PIC places CEO Patrick Dlamini on precautionary suspension. sanews.gov.za PIC places CEO Patrick Dlamini on precautionary suspension | The Board of the Public Investment Corporation (PIC) has resolved to place its Chief Executive Officer, Patrick Dlamini, on precautionary suspension following allegations of impropriety against him contained in a whistleblower report submitted last month. | Dlamini was placed on precautionary suspension in line with the PIC's whistleblower policy. | In a statement on Monday, the Board said it believed it was necessary to give Dlamini sufficient space and time to respond to the allegations. | "In line with applicable labour legislation and internal PIC p…
(2026-07-14). Iraq: Photography Award 2026. icrc.org International Committee of the Red Cross & Iraqi Red Crescent Society…
(2026-07-14). Coal, soybean seeds drive import surge. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-07-14). WHYY Newscast for Tuesday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-07-14). Swarts calls for unified air quality management system in Africa. sanews.gov.za Swarts calls for unified air quality management system in Africa | Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Bernice Swarts has called on African leaders to develop a system to transform air quality information management and help improve the lives of millions of Africans who continue to breathe air that does not meet internationally recognised health standards. | "For Africa, clean air is not simply an environmental issue. It is a development imperative. It is about protecting human health, improving educational outcomes, strengthening economic productivity and ensuring environmental justice for…
(2026-07-14). Italy expands heat alerts as third heat wave of summer grips country. tribune.com.pk 
Italy is experiencing its third heat wave of the summer, with health warnings increasing as extreme temperatures continue to affect cities across the country. | A red health risk alert is in place for Florence and Perugia until Wednesday, meaning the heat poses a danger to the health of the general population, not only vulnerable groups, according to a report by the state news agency ANSA. | From July 15, Bologna, Brescia, Frosinone, Rome and Turin will also move to the highest alert level. | The latest heat wave bulletin from Italy's Ministry of Health has also placed nine cities under orange alerts for Wedne…
(2026-07-14). Sunday 7/19: Alameda Indivisible: "John Lewis: Good Trouble" Film FREE Screening & Panel Discussion. indybay.org Alameda Theatre and Cinaplex | 2317 Central Ave | Alameda, CA 94501 | PLEASE NOTE: Because this is a free showing hosted at the Alameda Theatre and Cineplex, you will need to get your FREE tickets through the Alameda Theatre box office or through their website (with a tiny on-line processing fee): www.alamedatheatres.com/showtimes/…
(2026-07-14). South Africa footballer dies weeks after participating in 2026 FIFA WC. ummid.com South Africa midfielder Jayden Adams has died weeks after playing for his country at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
(2026-07-14). Medicare Turns 61; The Case for Expanding it to all Americans. juancole.com Gainesville, Florida (Special to Informed Comment) — Sixty one years ago, July 30, 1965, Congress enacted Medicare to provide health insurance for people ages 65 and older and the disabled regardless of income or medical history. At the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library in Independence, Missouri, former President Harry S. Truman and his wife, former First Lady Bess Truman, became the first recipients of the new Medicare health insurance program. President Lyndon Johnson and the U.S. Congress enacted Medicare under Title XVIII of the Social Security Act. | Medicare was a momentous act because it provided…
(2026-07-14). 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.
(2026-07-14). Wild Elephant Valley: A story of harmony between humans and nature in Xishuangbanna. ecns.cn Step into Wild Elephant Valley in the Xishuangbanna National Nature Reserve, southwest China's Yunnan Province. Discover a beautiful story of harmony between humans and nature!
(2026-07-14). Nepal's Renewed Gen-Z Reckoning. ummid.com Nepal is witnessing an uncomfortable rerun, less than a year after a youth uprising burned down Singha Durbar and forced KP Sharma Oli from office, the generation that engineered that upheaval is back on the streets – this time against the very leader it helped install.
(2026-07-14). CCP clears Lotte Group's restructuring. tribune.com.pk 
The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has approved a pre-merger application, paving the way for an internal restructuring within the Lotte Group of South Korea while finding no competition concerns in Pakistan's food and beverage markets. | The transaction involves Japan's Lotte Co Ltd acquiring shareholding in Singapore-based Lotte Confectionery from Lotte Wellfood Co Ltd. As the target company owns interests in Pakistan's Lotte Kolson and Lotte Akhtar Beverages, the share acquisition required prior clearance from the CCP under the Competition Act, 2010. | Following a phase-I competition assessment, th…
(2026-07-14). U.S. Flying Tigers delegation visits Beijing exhibition on China-U.S. Friendship. ecns.cn A U.S. delegation led by descendants and youth representatives of the Flying Tigers of World War II visited an exhibition in Beijing on Sunday that commemorates a century of Chinese-American contributions and the historic alliance between the two nations during the fight against fascism.
(2026-07-14). How to get into the construction industry in Australia. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-07-14). Why is India blocking film on a man who counted Punjab insurgency killings? aljazeera.com Satluj, based on life and murder of rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra, is still finding its audience despite the ban.
(2026-07-14). Strategic Autonomy: A Case Study of India's BRICS Membership. infobrics.org BRICS enables India to engage with major non-Western powers without entering into formal alliances. By maintaining a non-Western rather than an anti-Western posture within BRICS, India is able to simultaneously deepen partnerships with Western countries while adhering to its policy of multialignment…
(2026-07-14). Science Over Climate Narrative: Dr. Matthew Wielicki to Lead America's Climate Research. wattsupwiththat.com If the USGCRP returns to its statutory mission, which focuses on objective assessment grounded in transparent data and reproducible analysis, the American people will be far better served, and public trust in scientists may begin to recover.
(2026-07-14). Karachi Port handles 20,000-TEU mega vessel. tribune.com.pk 
Karachi Port Trust is handling one of the world's largest container vessels, MSC Erica, reaffirming its capability to handle ultra-large container ships. | The 398.5-metre-long mega vessel arrived at South Asia Pakistan Terminals Limited (SAPTL), Karachi Port, on July 12, 2026, and more than 3,000 containers are expected to be handled during its call, according to a statement. MSC Erica has an overall length of 398.5 metres, a beam of 59 metres, and a carrying capacity of 20,000 TEUs, with a gross tonnage of 194,308 tonnes and a draught of 12.0 metres.
(2026-07-14). Bangkok bar fire death toll rises to 30 as police probe possible negligence. aljazeera.com Thailand authorities say that 24 people remain in critical condition in hospital after the blaze at a pub.
(2026-07-14). Mexico's Sheinbaum announces criminal charges request in US over ICE deaths. aljazeera.com Mexico to formally ask prosecutors to file cases in US courts over its citizens' deaths in immigration operations.
(2026-07-14). 3 Best mattresses in a box in Australia. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-07-14). Echoes of NATO's Ankara Summit in Beijing. unitedworldint.com By Oràßun Gà∂ktàºrk, from Beijing / China NATO's 2026 annual summit concluded in Ankara on July 7—8. Diverging from its predecessors, the summit's final declaration did not directly target China. Beginning with the 2019 London Declaration and continuing through the 2021 Brussels, 2022 Madrid, and 2023 Vilnius summits, NATO had consistently targeted China, defining it …
(2026-07-14). DPM Dar meets Bangladesh minister, discuss stronger bilateral ties. tribune.com.pk 
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Tuesday reaffirmed Pakistan's commitment to strengthening ties with Bangladesh during a meeting with Bangladesh's Minister for Women, Children and Social Welfare, Dr AZM Zahid Hossain, in Islamabad, according to a statement issued by the Foreign Office (FO). | Dr Hossain was visiting Pakistan to attend the 9th Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Ministerial Conference on Women, being held in Islamabad. | Dr. A. Z. M. Zahid Hossain, Minister for Women, Children and Social Welfare of Bangladesh, called on the Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Sen…
(2026-07-14). US measles cases near their worst level since 1991, met with official silence. wsws.org The country is on course to lose the elimination status it achieved in 2000, as Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. guts the federal vaccine infrastructure.
(2026-07-14). The Guardian Modi Medal Article and Moral Question of 12 Years of Leadership. ummid.com A recent opinion article published in The Guardian, titled 'Can Narendra Modi Accept Any Medal?', reignited a fierce debate about Prime Minister Narendra Modi's international recognition and the moral legacy of his leadership.
(2026-07-14). Israel signs $2.3b deal to expand West Bank settlements with 12,000 new homes. tribune.com.pk 
Israel signed a 8.5 billion-shekel ($2.3 billion) framework agreement to expand illegal settlements in the occupied West Bank, including the construction of 12,000 new housing units and major infrastructure projects, according to Israeli media. | Israel's Channel 14 described the agreement as a "giant" step aimed at expanding settlements and "changing the face of the region." | The agreement was signed at an official ceremony attended by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, Israel Land Authority Director General Yehuda Eliyahu and Yossi Dagan, head of the Shomron Region…
(2026-07-14). French business traveler brings Chinese air conditioner to Europe. ecns.cn A French business traveler has drawn attention online for bringing a Chinese-made portable air conditioner back to Europe in his checked luggage following a business trip to Shanghai.
(2026-07-14). Guangxi targets ASEAN hub for traditional Chinese medicine services. ecns.cn South China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region plans to become an international hub for traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) service trade and health tourism targeting ASEAN countries and Belt and Road partner economies between 2026 and 2028.
(2026-07-14). Franchise in Hyderabad: What Makes the City Attractive for Preschool Investors in 2026. ummid.com Many investors exploring opportunities in the education sector often look for cities where demand, population growth, and family demographics can support long-term business growth, and Hyderabad is frequently considered among such locations.
(2026-07-14). Operation Shanela nabs over 13 000 suspects. sanews.gov.za Operation Shanela nabs over 13 000 suspects | Over 13 000 suspects were nabbed for various offences in nationwide Operation Shanela II police operations. ⚪ A total 13 020 suspects were arrested in operations carried out between 06 and 12 July 2026. | Amongst those arrested are 1‚ÄØ886 individuals wanted for serious and violent crimes including murder, rape, armed robbery and hijacking. ⚪ In addition, 105 individuals were arrested for murder with the majority of the arrests having been made in the Eastern Cape and Gauteng. Police also arrested 138 suspects for rape while 276 others were cuffe…
(2026-07-14). "The political assassination of Graham Platner" mronline.org 
The clearest things said about Graham Platner as he was forced to suspend his triumphantly buoyant campaign for a Maine Senate seat this week came from Graham Platner.
(2026-07-14). Premier calls for coordinated action to tackle KZN skills mismatch. sanews.gov.za Premier calls for coordinated action to tackle KZN skills mismatch | KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli has called for urgent action to eliminate fragmentation within the province's skills development system. | Speaking at the close of the Third Term KwaZulu-Natal Human Resource Development (HRD) Council orientation, held recently in Umhlanga, Ntuli, who chairs the provincial HRD Council, said greater coordination, accountability and capacity building within the skills development ecosystem are essential to addressing the growing mismatch between available skills and labour market demands. | He urged Council m…
(2026-07-14). Russia and America Are Rediscovering the Limits of Nuclear Weapons. portside.org Russia and America Are Rediscovering the Limits of Nuclear Weapons |
(2026-07-14). Thirty-one years apart: A mother and son find each other again. icrc.org
(2026-07-14). Emmanuel Macron's 'Anti-ballistic Missile Coalition' and the Russia-Ukraine war. gilbertdoctorow.com
(2026-07-14). ICRC gathers Caribbean representatives to strengthen IHL implementation. icrc.org
(2026-07-14). Russia: ICRC president focuses on respect for international humanitarian law, access to prisoners of war during visit to the Russian Federation. icrc.org
(2026-07-14). "I'm already injured. Getting Ebola doesn't bear thinking about." The Kivus face a double crisis — conflicts and an epidemic. icrc.org
(2026-07-14). Libya in 2025: Standing alongside communities affected by conflict and violence. icrc.org
(2026-07-14). Bosnia and Herzegovina: Mine risk education reduces risks and saves lives — but the danger is far from over. icrc.org
(2026-07-14). Sudan: 42,000 people assisted with food in Al Obeid amid growing humanitarian needs. icrc.org
(2026-07-14). ICRC Advances Efforts to Adopt African Union Declaration to Strengthen IHL on the Continent. icrc.org
(2026-07-14). Iran: ICRC delivers 18 tonnes of humanitarian supplies to support emergency response. icrc.org
(2026-07-14). South Sudan at 15: A humanitarian journey through conflict, resilience and hope. icrc.org
(2026-07-14). Ukraine: Intensifying hostilities claim dozens of lives, deepen trauma for civilians. icrc.org
(2026-07-14). Farage's money-making schemes and frail personality will destroy Reform. strategic-culture.su
(2026-07-14). Too catholic to be French officers. strategic-culture.su
(2026-07-14). ICRC Brings Humanitarian Perspectives on Unmanned Systems to World Peace Forum. icrc.org
(2026-07-14). ICRC Hosts High-Level Dialogue with Diplomatic Community on Cyber Warfare and IHL. icrc.org
(2026-07-14). Who Helps the Helpers? Mental Health and Psychosocial Support for Frontline Responders in Northeast Nigeria. icrc.org
(2026-07-14). Search Continues for People Missing in Connection with Armed Conflicts of the 1990s and August 2008 and their aftermath. icrc.org
(2026-07-14). Russia: ICRC president arrives in Moscow to discuss critical humanitarian issues. icrc.org
(2026-07-14). Uganda, Rwanda, and Burundi: January to December 2025 Facts & Figures. icrc.org
(2026-07-14). 'Beijing is laughing' at US-Mexico-Canada stalled trade talks. aljazeera.com
(2026-07-14). Ethiopia: ICRC provides seeds and fertilizers to 132,000 people. icrc.org
(2026-07-14). Immersive Technology: See What We See. Understand What We Do. icrc.org
(2026-07-14). Iran's Sanaa shock amid Gulf explosions: Are Houthis being prepped for major strikes on Oil Routes. hindustantimes.com
(2026-07-14). Advocacy paper: A key opportunity to prevent the development of unacceptable autonomous weapons. icrc.org
(2026-07-14). Metamorfosi del conflitto in corso. strategic-culture.su Il trasferimento della produzione bellica ucraina in Europa stravolge la dinamica politico militare, avvicinando alla collisione diretta tra Bruxelles e Mosca | Segue nostro Si è appena concluso il summit Nato in Ankara, che ha visto partecipante l'intero asse euro-americano, alla testa dell'occidente globale: in sintesi di un lunghissimo discorso si puà≤ dire che il meeting non fa che ufficializzare alcune delle questioni cardine gi…
(2026-07-14). Record El Niño threatens to unleash floods across East Africa and Asia. aljazeera.com Aid groups warn a record-strength El Niño could unleash flooding and hunger from Somalia to Pakistan.
(2026-07-14). Saturday 7/25: In Memory of Lorenzo: Community Vigil for Truth, Justice, and Accountability. indybay.org Gateway Plaza | 790 W El Camino Real | Mountain View, CA 94040…
(2026-07-14). Friday 7/17: Redwood City: Good Trouble Lives On – Voting Rights & Racial Justice Protest. indybay.org Intersection of El Camino Real & Jefferson Ave. | Redwood City, CA 94063…
(2026-07-14). Saturday 7/18: San Mateo: Good Trouble Lives On – Street Protest for Voting Rights & Racial Justice. indybay.org Intersection of El Camino Real & 31st Avenue | San Mateo, CA 94403…
(2026-07-13). US strikes Iran as Gulf states targeted in flareup over Hormuz. newarab.com 
(2026-07-13). IRGC, Iranian Army Launch Regionwide Retaliation. popularresistance.org Iran launched a large-scale wave of retaliatory military operations targeting Washington's assets in Jordan, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait, and Bahrain early on 12 July, following an overnight US escalation involving heavy strikes against the Islamic Republic. | The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced the strikes as a response to the "aggression of the child-killing US army." | In several statements, the IRGC said its Aerospace Force struck the Prince Hassan Air Base in Jordan, "destroying" its command-and-control center and MQ-9 drone hangars with ballistic missiles.
(2026-07-13). US carries out new wave of attacks, Iran retaliates on Gulf. newarab.com Welcome, | Here are the key updates of the day: | A new wave of US attacks on Iran comes amid a standoff over the Strait of Hormuz, with explosions reported in the port cities of Bandar Abbas, Sirik and Jask, as well as Qeshm Island.
| Meanwhile, Iran claims attacks on Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman and Jordan, saying it hit US military sites, in retaliation for Washington's renewed attacks
| Israel continues to attack Gaza and southern Lebanon, despite 'ceasefires' in place |
(2026-07-13). Iran claims US aircraft support centre strike amid wave of retaliatory attacks. thecanary.co 
The Iran government claims to have inflicted the "full destruction" of US carrier-support and refuelling facilities in the Gulf. Other reportedly-destroyed targets include a command centre and US drone facility in the Gulf. BREAKING: Iran's IRGC announces the full destruction of logistical support centers for US aircraft carriers and refueling platforms at Duqm port in […] | By
(2026-07-13). "Iran Is Not Going to Capitulate" : Jeremy Scahill on Renewed War, Strait of Hormuz & More. democracynow.org 
The United States is continuing to bombard Iran amid an intensifying standoff over the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. Central Command said on Sunday the United States had struck 140 targets in Iran. In retaliation, Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps said it had targeted U.S. military facilities across the Middle East. | "U.S. CENTCOM, Central Command, and the Pentagon at large have concealed the impact of Iranian strikes, in some cases entirely," says Jeremy Scahill, co-founder of Drop Site News, adding that "Trump has dramatically underestimated the Iranians from the very beginning." | The es…
(2026-07-13). Quando la "democrazia" spegne le notizie: il caso Russia Today e la normalizzazione della censura europea. strategic-culture.su La Corte di giustizia dell'Unione Europea ha esteso il divieto di diffusione dei contenuti di Russia Today anche ai siti gratuiti e non commerciali. Dietro il linguaggio della sicurezza, emerge una verità sempre meno occultabile: l'Occidente censura mentre predica libertà . | Segue nostro L'Unione Europea ha compiuto un nuovo salto di qualità nella propria deriva censoria. Con la sentenza del 2 luglio 2026 nel caso C-67/25, la Corte di g…