presstv.co.uk (2026-08-03). President Pezeshkian: Islamabad MoU will be the 'center of gravity' of Iran's future foreign relationsIranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has described the historic Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed with the United States in June as the future "centre of gravity" of the Islamic Republic's foreign policy, stressing the need to compel the enemy to honor its commitments.
(2026-08-02). US kills Iranian family with 2,000-pound bomb. thecanary.co 
The US has dropped a 2,000-pound bomb on the home of an Iranian family on Qeshm Island, murdering a two-year-old and his parents. Two other children were pulled from the rubble alive. The U.S. dropped a 2,000-pound bomb on an Iranian family's home this week on Qeshm Island, killing a 2-year-old and his parents. Barbaric […] | By
concordmonitor.com (2026-08-03). Opinion: Need for an anti-war movement
Trump campaigned on no more forever wars and yet here we are. War is about achieving an objective. It is not usually about killing people in another country because some of your people get killed. The Iran War is unique in having no clear purpose. This is undoubtedly the stupidest war of my lifetime.
(2026-08-02). When Trump's Iran 'deal' isn't a deal it's the third retreat in four months. asiapacificreport.nz COMMENTARY: By Lim Tean Trump's Iran "deal" isn't a deal. It's hos third retreat in four months. April 2026: 48-hour ultimatum, then a two-week delay. July: "13 straight days of strikes," then a pause "to give peace talks some space." August 1: a fresh wave of attacks cancelled — the one he'd just threatened —…
(2026-08-02). Tony Greenstein: 'Political debanking has forced me into cash economy'. thecanary.co 
Jewish anti-genocide activist Tony Greenstein says that multiple "political debanking" attacks have forced him into the "cash economy". His trial under the Terrorism Act, for supporting Palestinians' legal right to resist Israel's occupation, begins on18 August. In a statement, Greenstein explains the history of debanking — an attack also used against the Canary — and […] | By
(2026-08-02). Al Jazeera abruptly terminates contracts of Palestinian journalists in Gaza in ongoing Israeli genocide. asiapacificreport.nz 
COMMENTARY: By Eva Karene Bartlett During the ongoing Israeli genocide of Gaza, Palestinian journalists have been courageously reporting under Israel's bombs, drones and snipers. More than 260 journalists have been killed by Israel in Gaza since October 2023 alone. Reporting on Israeli bombardments and firing continues to be extremely dangerous for Palestinian journalists, who are completely…
(2026-08-02). Tres muertos y dos heridos tras tiroteo en Idaho, Estados Unidos. cubadebate.cu Tres personas han muerto este sábado en lo que la Policía del estado estadounidense de Idaho describió como un "incidente con tirador activo" cerca del restaurante In-N-Out y otros negocios de la localidad de Twin Falls. Al menos otras dos personas resultaron heridas por impacto de bala, informó un portavoz policial.
(2026-08-02). Cuba en Santo Domingo 2026: Novena jornada de los Juegos Centroamericanos. cubadebate.cu La jornada de este sábado estuvo pletórica de emociones para la delegación cubana en Santo Domingo 2026. Al mediodía llegó la primera gran alegría con el enorme triunfo de Marlies Mejías en la ruta femenina, y como colofón, los cuatro títulos de las gladiadoras del estilo libre, que solo dejaron escapar dos preseas en los colchones del Centro Olímpico Juan Pablo Duarte.
(2026-08-02). Rubio: "Simpatía de estadounidenses por Cuba responde a antiamericanismo y afinidad ideológica" cubadebate.cu El secretario de Estado subrayó que existen suficientes personas en nodos clave de la sociedad estadounidense, incluidos profesores, y que en el pasado se han visto personas dentro del propio Gobierno que simpatizan con la isla. En este contexto, el funcionario volvió a presentar a Cuba como una "amenaza de seguridad" para EE.UU. que —dijo— no puede ser ignorada.
(2026-08-02). Perú: Accidente de avioneta en Nazca deja al menos trece fallecidos. cubadebate.cu Un trágico accidente aéreo cobró la vida de 13 personas este sábado en la provincia peruana de Nazca, departamento de Ica al sur de Perú, luego de que una avioneta de la empresa Aerodiana se estrellara en la zona de Pueblo Viejo, cuando regresaba de un sobrevuelo turístico.
(2026-08-02). øA qué se debe el deterioro de las relaciones entre Zelenski y Netanyahu? cubadebate.cu Ucrania e Israel se convirtieron en competidores por los recursos de EEUU, señalan medios estadounidenses. El origen de la tensión se remonta a 2023, cuando el primer ministro israelí, Benjamín Netanyahu, rechazó la entrega a Kiev del sistema antimisiles Cúpula de Hierro, una decisión que sigue deteriorando las relaciones, precisan.
(2026-08-02). Comenzó Jornada de la Canción Política en Guantánamo. cubadebate.cu La edición 50 de la Jornada de la Canción Política inició este sábado en Guantánamo, un evento que durante cuatro días reafirmará el valor de la trova comprometida a través de conciertos, teatro, artes visuales y espacios de reflexión histórica.
aljazeera.com (2026-07-31). Hamas reaches Gaza disarmament agreement with Board of PeaceAl Jazeera has received a copy of Thursday's agreement, which stipulates that the precise disarmament roadmap must be prepared within 14 days, with possible extensions subject to the approval of an international verification body, and the agreement of all parties.
opb.org (2026-07-31). Hamas says it will disarm if Israel halts strikes and withdraws from Gaza, but obstacles remainHamas said Friday that it will begin disarming as part of a deal announced by U.S. President Donald Trump that also requires Israel to end its strikes and withdraw from Gaza. It marks a potential breakthrough in ending the war, but implementation faces major challenges.
mintpressnews.com (2026-08-01). How Lockheed Martin, Raytheon & BAE Systems are propagandizing children to support war through STEMAytheon sponsors the Girl Scouts of America. BAE Systems is reading your toddlers their favorite fairytale stories. And Lockheed Martin funds children's math and STEM festivals. This is done with great fanfare, supposedly to empower and inspire children to pursue their passion for science. In reality, though, these companies are attempting to launder their images and enlist the next generation to become cogs in the military-industrial complex.
presstv.co.uk (2026-08-02). Analysts say US military overstretch has limited options against Iran Political analysts Joe Lombardo of the United National Antiwar Coalition and Ken Stone of the Hamilton Coalition to Stop the War argue that the United States has overextended its global military intervention, pointing to its worldwide base network, military spending practices, and the high cost of intercepting inexpensive Iranian drones as signs of declining efficiency.
palestinechronicle.com (2026-08-02). Trumps Iran War Is Heading Toward Strategic Defeat – Nyt AnalysisA New York Times analysis argues that six months of war have left the United States strategically weaker, with Iran retaining leverage over the Strait of Hormuz while America's allies increasingly question Washington's credibility and global leadership.
(2026-08-02). La peor tragedia migratoria en la frontera de Ceuta deja al menos 67 víctimas mortales. cubadebate.cu El Ministerio del Interior de España informó este sábado que el número de muertos en la crisis fronteriza entre ese país y Marruecos en Ceuta ascendió a 67. Entre las víctimas se encuentran personas que se ahogaron y otras que fallecieron en una estampida al intentar cruzar el rompeolas.
(2026-08-02). Por el bienestar animal: øDemo? cubadebate.cu La enfermedad en cuestión es la Demodicosis canina o sarna demodécica, es una enfermedad causada por el ácaro Demodex canis. Insistimos, en que inicialmente puede presentarse en forma localizada, aunque también generalizada, siendo esta última más grave y difícil de tratar.
(2026-08-02). UNE: Restablecido el Sistema Eléctrico en el occidente del país. cubadebate.cu Se encuentran en avería las unidades 6 y 8 de la CTE Mariel, la unidad 1 de la CTE Habana, la unidad de la CTE Guiteras y la unidad 2 de la CTE Felton. Se encuentran en mantenimiento la unidad 3 de la CTE Santa Cruz, la unidad 5 de la CTE Nuevitas y las unidades 5 y 6 de la CTE Renté. Las limitaciones en la generación térmica son de 362 MW.
(2026-08-02). East China city hosts Africa fair with over $29 million in intended deals. ecns.cn A supply and procurement fair focusing on African markets was held in Jinhua, a city in east China's Zhejiang province, on Thursday, bringing together over 100 buyers and nearly 200 local business representatives from Africa and Asia.
(2026-08-02). China In Photos: Chinese angler survives bite from severed cobra head. ecns.cn A 72-year-old man in east China's Zhejiang Province narrowly survived after being bitten by the severed head of a cobra, in a rare incident that left him critically ill and nearly cost him his left arm.
(2026-08-02). Horror of cattle shot in public view, but humane slaughter is a myth. thecanary.co 
There has been public outrage over a horrific incident in which authorities gunned down 51 cattle in County Tyrone, in the north of Ireland, doing so in a publicly visible area. Complaints from politicians have centred on why the brutal measures had to be carried out in an area viewable by locals. However, the obvious […] | By
(2026-08-02). China releases first cross-border tax guide for international transport industry. ecns.cn China's State Taxation Administration released the country's first industry-specific cross-border tax guide on Friday, providing maritime, air and land transport operators with a standardized reference for fulfilling their tax obligations.
(2026-08-02). Belarusians finish 9th in European artistic swimming duet free final. eng.belta.by Competing in the free routine final on 1 August, the Belarusian pair | finished ninth out of 12 duets, scoring 248.22 points. The podium was | locked down by pairs from Greece (316.33), Spain (315.64), and Russia…
(2026-08-02). Calls for Infantino to resign or face a vote of no confidence grow. thecanary.co 
Calls have grown for FIFA President Gianni Infantino to resign or face a vote of no confidence. According to the Telegraph, UEFA's stance is no longer limited to objecting to the proposed sale of a share of the World Cup's commercial rights; it has evolved into questioning Infantino's ability to continue leading FIFA. UEFA officials […] | By
(2026-08-02). Burnham's actions since becoming PM scream 'business as usual'. thecanary.co 
Right then. Let's not mess about. Andy Burnham has been Prime Minister for two weeks and already the man who promised real change and a break with the past, has filled his top team with so many Labour Friends of Israel (LFI) veterans, pro-Israel donors, and establishment re-treads you'd be forgiven for thinking Starmer never […] | By
(2026-08-02). Lukashenko sends professional day greetings to paratroopers, special operations forces. eng.belta.by Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has sent greetings to | personnel and veterans of special operations forces of the Armed Forces | of Belarus as they celebrate Paratroopers' Day.
(2026-08-02). Chinese study offers new way to monitor colorectal cancer recurrence. ecns.cn A multicenter clinical trial in China has shown that ctDNA-guided surveillance can improve outcomes for patients with colorectal cancer after surgery, enabling earlier detection of recurrence.
(2026-08-02). 2,300-year-old grain wine identified in sealed bronze vessel. ecns.cn Researchers have identified traces of a cereal-based alcoholic beverage dating back approximately 2,300 years in a sealed bronze vessel unearthed in northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region.
(2026-08-02). Cross-border trade industrial cluster launched in Guangzhou. ecns.cn The Global Cross-border Trade Industrial Cluster was launched Thursday in Nansha, Guangzhou City, Guangdong Province, during an ecosystem conference.
(2026-08-02). Farage's dodgy donation defence blown out of the water. thecanary.co 
Nigel Farage and Reform UK are facing multiple police and parliamentary investigations into various donations and benefits they've received. When it comes to the notorious £5 million 'gift', Farage's defence has included the claim that he wasn't involved in politics at the time. Now, a new scoop from the Times has blown Farage's claim out […] | By
(2026-08-02). Music festival empowers elderly to enjoy later life. ecns.cn Experts noted that the event helps Dandong build a new model for integrated cultural and tourism development targeting the "silver economy."
(2026-08-02). China's largest associated gas processing station put into use in Xinjiang Oilfield. ecns.cn After a 15-day trial operation, a new facility for cooling associated gas at the No. 81 natural gas processing station of Xinjiang Oilfield's No. 2 Oil Production Plant began operations on Thursday, increasing the daily processing capacity of the station to 3.9 million cubic meters, becoming the largest of its kind in China.
(2026-08-02). The Daily Blog: We have secretly been taken to court and I'm facing 6 months in prison: We can't tell you who, how, why or what. asiapacificreport.nz 
EDITORIAL: By The Daily Blog editor and publisher Martyn Bradbury Comrades. The Daily Blog is New Zealand's largest leftwing blog; we have been around for 13 years. We've had many fights over the years. This one is perhaps the most alarming. WATCH: The Bradbury Group Breaking: Free Speech Issue TDB has been served legal directives…
(2026-08-02). 25 pioneering innovation projects win prizes at Maker China Hangzhou contest. ecns.cn The 11th Maker China (Hangzhou) Competition concluded Thursday, with 25 projects winning awards in fields ranging from optical core chips to 4D world modeling.
(2026-08-02). Japan launches national intelligence bureau amid criticism over Takaichi government's alleged push for a wartime system. ecns.cn Several Japanese and foreign media outlets have warned that, the expansion of intelligence powers, coupled with a lack of effective oversight, could lead to the abuse of power, interference in domestic politics, and the erosion of civil liberties, while further undermining Japan's postwar framework for security oversight.
(2026-08-02). Zhongji Innolight's $6.8 billion Hong Kong IPO marks city's largest in 7 years. ecns.cn Zhongji Innolight Co., Ltd., a global leader in high-speed optical interconnect solutions, raised approximately HK$53.4 billion ($6.8 billion) in its Hong Kong IPO on Thursday, marking the city's largest public offering since Alibaba's secondary listing in 2019.
(2026-08-02). China's total installed power capacity expected to exceed 50 bln kW by 2030. ecns.cn China's total installed power generation capacity is expected to exceed 50 billion kilowatts during the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030), a senior official with the China Electricity Council said Thursday.
(2026-08-02). Belarusian trade unions to develop wellness resort in Naroch region. eng.belta.by In 2025, the Federation of Trade Unions announced a competition to | create a wellness complex, and the Naroch Balance Resort project was d the winner.
(2026-08-02). Lukashenko sends professional day greetings to state oversight bodies. eng.belta.by Aleksandr Lukashenko wished everyone good health, well-being, and inexhaustible energy for achieving new professional results.
(2026-08-02). Kanbula Global Geopark officially unveiled in Qinghai. ecns.cn The Kanbula Global Geopark was officially unveiled on Thursday in Tongren, Huangnan Zang Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Qinghai Province.
(2026-08-02). Yesterday afternoon's News X World interview on latest Russian missile strikes in Kiev. gilbertdoctorow.com minutes 20.40 to 27.40 in this hourly news bulletin This interview opens with discussion of the contradictory narratives coming from Russia and Ukraine over the latest missile strikes in Kiev. Per Ukraine, residential neighborhoods were struck. Per Russia, they hit military targets manufacturing drones and other weapons. As I explain there is no contradiction in …
(2026-08-02). Beijing-Taipei youth table tennis exchange opens with 200 players. ecns.cn The 2026 Beijing-Taipei youth table tennis exchange opened in Beijing on Thursday, with over 200 young representatives from both sides of the Taiwan Strait taking part.
(2026-08-02). China's trade promotion body OKs 1,529 overseas exhibition projects in H1 2026. ecns.cn China approved 1,529 overseas exhibition projects in the first half of 2026, according to data released by the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) at a news conference on Friday.
(2026-08-02). Wild giant panda spotted at 4,120 meters in SW China's Sichuan, sharing habitat with snow leopards. ecns.cn A wild giant panda was captured on infrared camera at an altitude of 4,120 meters in the Fengtongzhai National Nature Reserve in Ya'an, Sichuan Province, local authorities said on Thursday.
(2026-08-02). WATCH: Trump admits US war on ICC is to protect Netanyahu. thecanary.co 
Donald Trump has admitted that the US' attempt to destroy the International Criminal Court (ICC) is about protecting wanted Israel's Prime Minister and wanted war criminal, Benjamin 'Bibi' Netanyahu. Trump makes admission at press conference Trump's Secretary of State Marco Rubio first tried to spin a tale about US sovereignty and a supposedly arrogant court. […] | By
(2026-08-02). Spanish government minister blames Israel for Ceuta 'surge'. thecanary.co 
Spanish Transport Minister ?ìscar Puente has suggested Israel is behind the 'immigration crisis' in Spain's Ceuta enclave in Morocco. The Moroccan government is widely considered a US client state and is heavily dependent on Israeli weapons supply. Israel and the US have been accused of coordinating the Ceuta crisis, in which thousands of Moroccans poured […] | By
(2026-08-02). The Iran war is a monkey trap for the United States. resourceinsights.blogspot.com A monkey trap offers a reward such as food that when grasped makes the | hand too large to withdraw from the hole in the trap giving access to that | food. Unless the monkey lets go, the animal is stuck. Now, the | obvious choice when danger arrives is to simply let go and run. But, | supposedly, monkeys won't let go even as human hunters approach and then | club them to death. | The war with Iran has become the Trump administration's monkey trap; potential victory over Iran is the prize in the trap. Strangely, the only prize now available is something that was already | available before the war started: freedom…
(2026-08-02). VR experience recreates Old Summer Palace at Fujian Museum. ecns.cn An exhibition opened on Wednesday at South China's Fujian Museum, featuring the original bronze-horse head statue from the Old Summer Palace and a large-scale immersive VR experience to revitalize cultural heritage.
(2026-08-02). Dianchi International Coffee Culture Carnival to kick off on Saturday. ecns.cn The 2026 Dianchi International Coffee Culture Carnival will run from August 1 to 9 in Kunming.
(2026-08-02). Ten trips to Xinjiang: A foreign vlogger's discoveries challenge Western narratives. ecns.cn "Somebody already paid for you. You're a foreigner. You're a guest. Welcome." | This is something Colombian vlogger Fernando Munoz Bernal frequently hears during his travel in Xinjiang. | For years, swayed by inaccurate Western media coverage, many people in the international community have harbored misconceptions and stereotypes about Xinjiang.
(2026-08-02). Table Tennis Super League fuels Xiong'an economy>. ecns.cn The 2026 China Table Tennis Club Super League is underway at Xiong'an Sports Center, where tickets double as discount vouchers for dining, lodging and tours.
(2026-08-02). Lukashenko sends professional day greetings to Belarusian Railways workers. eng.belta.by The president wished the team good health and continued professional success for the good of Belarus.
(2026-08-02). OpenAI CEO's tip to parents is weird and reaffirms what's wrong with AI. thecanary.co 
People have criticised generative AI for the many ways in which it's corrupting what it means to be human. The latest example of this comes from OpenAI CEO, Sam Altman. What if you just talked to your children — Alex Hirsch (@_AlexHirsch) July 31, 2026 OpenAI… Young people today are growing up at a time […] | By
(2026-08-02). Palestinian crushes inept Tommy Robinson in Oxford Union debate. thecanary.co 
Six weeks after it took place, the Oxford Union has released footage of its debate on Islam, and it's yet another spectacular humiliation and defeat for bigot, criminal and scam artist Tommy Robinson. A diverse team, which included the incongruous pairing of Palestinian Oxford Union president Arwa Elrayess, and former Tory MP Jacob Rees-Mogg, easily […] | By
(2026-08-02). China In Photos: Chinese chip giant CXMT's market capitalization briefly surpasses 4 trillion yuan. ecns.cn The total market capitalization of Chinese memory chipmaker CXMT briefly exceeded 4 trillion yuan ($592.13 billion) on Friday morning.
(2026-08-02). Hong Kong Palace Museum exhibition blends ancient wisdom with modern art. ecns.cn A themed exhibition opened Tuesday at the Hong Kong Palace Museum (HKPM), featuring works by nine Hong Kong artists that explore how ancient Chinese wisdom inspires modern life.
(2026-08-02). Greater Bay Area vehicle export center opens in Guangzhou. ecns.cn The Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Vehicle Export Preparation Center was inaugurated Thursday at Nansha Jinyang Terminal in Guangzhou.
(2026-08-02). China's BeiDou system goes global with expanding applications. ecns.cn Products based on China's BeiDou Navigation Satellite System have now been exported to more than 140 countries and regions, six years after Beidou's global positioning service was officially launched.
(2026-08-02). Richard Tice has meltdown over anti-slavery post. thecanary.co 
Richard Tice is the deputy of Reform UK, and do you know what really winds him up? The idea that people of faith might want to acknowledge and learn from the horrors of the past. We'd like to say this is unexpected, but Tice was promoting an alleged human trafficker a few weeks ago, so […] | By
(2026-08-02). Unite members in Scotland aren't receiving election ballots. thecanary.co 
With just nine days remaining in the Unite general secretary contest, union members in Scotland are complaining that the union is failing to deliver their ballots. Incumbent Sharon Graham typically has little support in Scotland. The complaints come hot on the heels of revelations that Unite has failed to deliver ballots to around 5,000 members […] | By
(2026-08-02). News X World: Russia claims 635 Ukrainian drones intercepted. gilbertdoctorow.com
(2026-08-02). Harvest season in Belarus. eng.belta.by
(2026-08-02). Beyond geopolitics: Why Chinese language education should not become a casualty of strategic competition. ecns.cn
(2026-08-02). Eric Bana — Con from The Castle never looked so good. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-08-02). Promising Moroccan footballer, 24, drowns while swimming to Ceuta. thecanary.co 
Just a few days ago, Faten Ben Omar El Azizi, a young Moroccan woman footballer, was chasing her dream on the pitch. She believed her best years were still ahead of her and that football might lead her to a brighter future. Sadly, her final journey did not end on a football pitch, but rather […] | By
(2026-08-01). Iran's Mid-August Red Line- SPR at Its LOWEST Since 1983-Why Mid-August Decides. thealtworld.com The Strategic Petroleum Reserve just hit its lowest level since 1983, Washington signals it won't tap further, and the Strait of Hormuz remains contested — and this briefing examines why the next two weeks may decide the US—Iran war. Recorded July 31 as Saudi Arabia's new Red Sea coalition drew a "full escalation" warning from Yemen. | In this special Friday briefing, Pepe Escobar reads a just-received intelligence report on-air: the claimed mid-August decision window, a systematic campaign against US Gulf basing, the reported China—Pakistan—Iran supply corridor via Gwadar and Chabahar, Ka…
(2026-08-01). Xi fools Trump, arms Mojtaba with weapons worth $70000000 as war with USA reignites. hindustantimes.com Reports say Iran has signed a $60—70‚Äëmillion contract for 300—400 Chinese QW‚Äë12 and FN‚Äë16 shoulder‚Äëfired air‚Äëdefence systems, delivered via a Hong Kong intermediary, to harden low‚Äëaltitude defenses around bases and energy sites. This video asks whether that MANPADS deal shreds Xi's reported promise to Trump not to arm Iran—and how it could complicate US‚ÄëIsraeli air operations.
(2026-08-01). Latest 'Historic' Gaza Disarmament Deal As Envisioned By Trump. ummid.com Netanyahu calls Gaza Disarmament Deal inadequate, Hamas ties it to a full Israeli pullout, and Washington simultaneously readies fresh strikes on Iran – exposing how unsettled the region truly remains.
(2026-08-01). Berlin Court declares the city's transport company must continue an advertising campaign for the far-right portal "Nius" wsws.org The courts move swiftly to protect fascist speech while criminalizing opposition to the Israeli genocide in Gaza.
(2026-08-01). Allianz Ireland exec makes feeble attempt to defend funding genocide. thecanary.co 
It is a question any parent with a conscience has no doubt asked themselves at this point: what will I tell my child when they one day ask what I did during the Gaza holocaust? If he has any offspring, Allianz Ireland's chief customer officer, Geoff Sparling, now has an answer he can give them: […] | By
(2026-08-01). Hamas signs Gaza disarmament deal with Trump's Board of Peace. ummid.com In a development described by United States President Donald Trump as 'a monumental step towards peace and security' in the region, Hamas and other Palestinian militant groups have signed a disarmament deal with the 'Board of Peace' established in January this year.
(2026-08-01). US looting of Venezuela continues amid earthquake disaster. wsws.org The widening humanitarian crisis has not stopped the Trump administration from withholding billions of dollars from Venezuelan oil sales—with estimates as high as 96.5 percent of the revenue.
(2026-08-01). How Gen Z Emerged As PM Modi's Toughest Political Challenger. ummid.com Initially, the students' demonstrations were directed at Dharmendra Pradhan, but, within days, they evolved into a broader critique of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership and the BJP's political style.
(2026-08-01). 'Kingmaker' candidate elected new president of New Caledonia's government. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Patrick Decloitre of RNZ Pacific A member of New Caledonia's Eveil Océanien kingmaker's party, Milakulo Tukumuli, has been elected as the new President of the territory's "collegial" government. He was elected by New Caledonia's 54-member Congress during a special sitting on Friday where the 11 members of the French Pacific territory's government were elected.
(2026-08-01). MHT CET 2026 Engineering FE Round 1 Allotment: Steps, Link to Check. ummid.com Maharashtra State CET Cell is set to publish today i.e. Sunday August 02, 2026 on its official website 'fe2026.mahacet.org' Allotment Result of CAP Round-I (Round 1 allotment result) of candidates who have registered for admission in First Year Engineering (FE) B.E. and B.Tech four year courses for the year 2026-27.
(2026-08-01). Belarus raises government subsidies for business startups. eng.belta.by In cities, the subsidy amounts to 11 times the minimum subsistence budget, which as of 1 August is Br5,834.07.
(2026-08-01). Minsk marks Belarusian Student Work Teams Day. eng.belta.by Minsk Vice Mayor Andrei Strigelsky emphasized that Belarusian Student Work Teams Day is a holiday for the young people who contribute to the country's development by working at enterprises and construction sites.
(2026-08-01). '5 acts of brutality, 500 mtrs from Parliament': Rahul Gandhi's Chargesheet Against Amit Shah. ummid.com Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi Wednesday July 29, 2026 held Union Home Minister Amit Shah responsible for the 'five acts of brutality committed against the students barely 500 meters from the Indian Parliament' and asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi to sack him.
(2026-08-01). Karnataka UGNEET 2026: Document Verification Dates Published. ummid.com The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) has published the document verification schedule for the students who have registered for Karnataka UG NEET 2026 Counseling underway for admission in Medical (MBBS), Dental (BDS) and AYUSH courses.
(2026-08-01). Expert: Patriot missile production in Ukraine would be vulnerable. eng.belta.by The political scientist pointed out that producing surface-to-air missiles is naturally different from assembling drones. "This is serious production.
(2026-08-01). The conflicts should not divide Australians. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-08-01). Who died and why: COVID-19, class and mass death in the United States. wsws.org Across both the Trump and Biden administrations, official public health policy forced working class and minority Americans to bear the pandemic's highest death toll.
(2026-08-01). Medicaid work requirements take effect: No money for healthcare, $1.5 trillion for war. wsws.org Trump's bill is projected to cut about $1.4 trillion in federal spending over 10 years. The government estimates the work requirements for Medicaid will strip 2.3 million people from the Medicaid rolls in its first year.
(2026-08-01). UAW presidential debate reveals class divide between socialist autoworker Will Lehman and pro-apparatus candidates. wsws.org Lehman advanced a program of rank-and-file power, internationalism and the abolition of the UAW bureaucracy in stark contrast to the other candidates, who are seeking to place themselves at the head of the corrupt and bloated union apparatus.
(2026-08-01). Workers Struggles: Asia and Australia. wsws.org Sanitation worker strikes continue across India and tea workers block a highway in Bangladesh. In Australia, nurses reject a union-endorsed sellout and doctors vote to strike for the first time in decades.
(2026-08-01). Australia: Significant opposition to union sellout deal at Western Sydney University. wsws.org The "no" vote rate is almost four times higher than the last enterprise agreement vote at WSU in 2022.
(2026-08-01). MCC notifies new changes ahead of NEET UG 2026 Counselling. ummid.com The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has announced a number of 'student friendly' measures and changes ahead of the NEET UG 2026-27 Counselling to be conducted for MBBS, BDS and other medical courses.
(2026-08-01). Presuming July 2026 Protest achieved all its goals will be self-defeating. ummid.com One is enjoying and in high spirits with the pleasantness spread by the students and youth protests at Jantar Mantar and other parts of India, but to presume that they have achieved all their goals will be self-defeating.
(2026-08-01). The pro-business record of departing Australian union chiefs McManus and O'Neil. wsws.org In a period marked by unprecedented global shocks, the two leaders of the Australian Council of Trade Unions have served as the linchpin of capitalist stability.
(2026-08-01). Scientific Revival of Mughal era Burhanpur's 400-yr-old Kundi Bhandara launched. ummid.com The 400-year-old underground water management system was built by Abdul Rahim Khan-e-Khana during the Mughal era to supply drinking water from the Satpura range to Burhanpur and nearby army camps.
(2026-08-01). Xi faces 1000-mile problem just before Taiwan 'war': Japan's new missiles can reach deep into China. hindustantimes.com Japan has successfully conducted its first live-fire test of a U.S.-made Tomahawk cruise missile from a warship, marking a major milestone in its expanding long-range strike capabilities. The test, carried out with U.S. support, comes as regional tensions with China and North Korea continue to rise. Tokyo is also moving ahead with plans to acquire up to 400 Tomahawk missiles, significantly enhancing its stand-off defense capability. The development is expected to deepen U.S.-Japan military cooperation and could have major implications for security across the Taiwan Strait and the wider Indo-Pacific region.
(2026-08-01). Stop the attacks on The People's Forum! cpusa.org 
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(2026-08-01). State Border Committee: Grigorovshchina checkpoint on Belarus-Latvia border operating normally. eng.belta.by There are no issues on the Belarusian side of the Belarus-Latvia border, and the Grigorovshchina checkpoint remains fully operational, the State Border Committee told a BelTA correspondent.
(2026-08-01). DTE Maha Direct 2nd Year Diploma 2026 Round 3 Allotment – Steps, Link. ummid.com The DTE Maharashtra is publishing on its official website dsd26.dtemaharashtra.gov.in today i.e. Saturday August 01, 2026 CAP Round 3 Seat Allotment result of the candidates who have applied for Admission to Direct Second Post SSC Diploma in Engineering, Technology (Polytechnic) for the academic year 2026-27.DTE Maharashtra admissions.
(2026-08-01). Where in the world are 5 new Quran Memorizers produced every day? ummid.com Ever wondered where in the world are 5 new Quran Memorizers produced every day? The answer is…
(2026-08-01). Property and poverty dominate Manchester's mayoral election politics. thecanary.co 
Two phrases — housing and affordability — sung out across Greater Manchester's mayoral election. Perhaps unsurprisingly, they've dominated more than anything else in manifestos, hustings and social media alike. In my view, these two terms are polished, neoliberal-era euphemisms for what we're really talking about. These underlying, harder-hitting phenomena are actually: property (ownership) and poverty […] | By
(2026-08-01). 'This is sabotage': Riga resident blasts Latvia's border closure with Belarus. eng.belta.by Latvia's actions at the border are an act of sabotage designed to prevent citizens of neighboring countries from traveling to Belarus. That was the view shared with journalists at the Grigorovshchina checkpoint by Vitaly, a Latvian citizen.
(2026-08-01). How Internet has Changed Genuine Friendships. ummid.com Today, despite being more digitally connected than ever before, many people quietly admit that genuine friendships have become harder to find.
(2026-08-01). Belarus approves water supply system regulations. eng.belta.by Belarus has approved regulations on the procedure for developing schemes and conducting inventories of drinking water supply and wastewater systems.
(2026-08-01). Over 49,500 students join work teams across Belarus since January. eng.belta.by The student team movement encompasses seven areas: construction, education, services, environmental protection, healthcare, manufacturing, and agriculture.
(2026-08-01). Sam Neill, a key figure in Australian and New Zealand new wave cinema, dies aged 78. wsws.org Sam Neill never lost his genuine concern for the plight of workers and the oppressed, contempt for racialist politics and distrust of celebrity.
(2026-08-01). MCC NEET UG 2026 AIQ Counselling Schedule Published. ummid.com The Medical Counseling Committee (MCC) under Directorate General of Health Services, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, has released on its official website 'mcc.nic.in' the MCC NEET UG Counselling Schedule for the year 2026-27 (NEET UG 2026 Counselling Date and Time) to fill the All India Quota (AIQ) seats.
(2026-08-01). DTE Maha Post SSC Diploma 2026 Round 3 Allotment – Steps, Link. ummid.com The Directorate of Technical Education (DTE) Maharashtra is releasing on its official website "poly26.dtemaharashtra.gov.in" today i.e. Thursday July 30, 2026 the CAP Round 3 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.
(2026-08-01). Maharashtra B Pharm, Pharm D Admission 2026 Starts – Apply Now. ummid.com The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell has started online registration and application process for admission in Pharmacy, B. Pharmacy and Pharm. D, for the year 2026-27 via its official website 'ph2026.mahacet.org'.
(2026-08-01). Belarus raises childcare allowance for children under three. eng.belta.by The Labor and Social Security Ministry noted that the allowance amount has increased by 5.7%. In Belarus the childcare allowance for children under three is recalculated twice a year: on 1 February and 1 August.
(2026-08-01). Threat level raised for Masjid Al-Aqsa, Jerusalem to unprecedented. ummid.com As many as 14 Arab and Palestinians institutions and organizations, citing escalating Israeli violations, have raised the threat level for Masjid al-Aqsa and Occupied Jerusalem to 'unprecedented'.
(2026-08-01). Stevens and El-Sayed ("I am a capitalist") debate in run-up to Democratic primary. wsws.org El-Sayed made a point of declaring his opposition to socialism, signaling to the corporate oligarchy that he did not represent a threat to its basic interests.
(2026-08-01). German government in crisis. wsws.org The government's disastrous poll ratings reflect growing opposition to policies that enjoy no support whatsoever among the population.
(2026-08-01). Detroit legal aid strikers call for unity: "We should all be out together" wsws.org More than 80 public defenders, social workers, paralegals, and support staff walked out on July 24 against the Neighborhood Defender Service, an agency that handles about half of the indigent defense cases throughout Wayne County.
(2026-08-01). U.S. Supreme Court — closing out the term. cpusa.org 
The Supreme Court's 2025-26 term has ended with its late-term decisions and opinions causing much discussion and analysis. The following is a rundown on some of the most talked-about decisions. |
| Asylum seekers | In a 6-3 vote along ideological lines, the Court in Mullin v. Al Otro Lado held that the Immigration and Nationality Act does not require border officials to allow every person waiting at a port of entry to enter U.S. territory to file an asylum application. It concluded that the government may lawfully regulate access to ports of entry and may temporarily turn away asylum seekers when border…
(2026-08-01). Behind The Anger of Students in India. ummid.com To some, the students' protests appear sudden, but in reality, they are the culmination of years of frustration, broken promises, and institutional failures.
(2026-08-01). Opposites attract: Pauline Hanson and Gina paradoxical relationship. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-08-01). Flax Carousel festival kicks off in Korma with color and grandeur. eng.belta.by The Flax Carousel festival got off to a vibrant and heartfelt start in the town of Korma on Saturday, bringing together more than 500 participants in a ceremonial procession that united flax growers, music ensembles, and local residents.
(2026-08-01). Union bureaucracy, DSA rally behind Troy Jackson after collapse of Graham Platner campaign. wsws.org The former Maine Senate president is being promoted as a working class insurgent, but his 26-year political record is defined by economic nationalism, attacks on immigrant and Canadian workers and corporate subsidies.
(2026-08-01). Belarus clinches European champion title in women's double sculls. eng.belta.by The women's double sculls final featured crews from Belarus, Switzerland, Lithuania, Germany, Greece, and the UK.
(2026-08-01). Fact-Finding Report: Communal Tension Surrounding Bakra Eid in Mira Road. ummid.com In May 2026, communal tensions arose at Poonam Estate Cluster 1, a large residential complex in Mira Road under the jurisdiction of the Mira-Bhayandar Municipal Corporation (MBMC), over the temporary keeping of goats ahead of Bakra Eid (Eid al Adha). Here's The Fact Finding Report.
(2026-08-01). Lula and Morenoite-led union promote arms industry amid US offensive against Brazil. wsws.org The reactivation of Avibras, Brazil's largest arms manufacturer, exposes the alliance between the PT government, the military and the Morenoite union bureaucracy in defense of a nationalist and militarist program.
(2026-08-01). Not just a hobby, but a calling. How reenactors revive history in Mstislavl. eng.belta.by The town of Mstislavl, often called Belarusian Suzdal its architectural character and deep historical roots, once again drew lovers of medieval aesthetics like a magnet.
(2026-08-01). Russia bombs US weapons hub for 1st time in war: Shocked Trump realises nothing's safe from Putin. hindustantimes.com In a July 30 barrage, Russia killed at least eight civilians, destroyed homes in Radushne and hit a food plant in Pavlohrad, while a Kh‚Äë101 cruise missile overshot Ukraine and crashed in Poland's Lublin region, triggering NATO alarm. Moscow also wiped out US‚Äëowned Terminal Autonomy's Kyiv drone factory—its first direct strike on a US‚Äëregistered company in the war—just as Ukraine retaliated days earlier by destroying a high‚Äëvalue Murmansk‚ÄëBN electronic‚Äëwarfare station in occupied Crimea.
(2026-08-01). Citizenship in limbo: Why Assam's Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) Pathway struggled to gain traction. globalvoices.org Despite government efforts to promote the new citizenship law, few eligible families in Assam have appliedGlobal Voices Anti-CAA Banner demonstrated at Cultural Protest organised by Artistes of Assam. 2019. This post is part of Global Voices' July 2026 Spotlight series, "
(2026-08-01). Head of Belarusian Union of Veterans of Soviet-Afghan War pays tribute to fallen comrades. eng.belta.by He noted that many people visit the memorial, which means that the public remains interested in history, which is especially important at a time when historical memory is being challenged and rewritten.
(2026-08-01). Sugam Parivahan Seva in MP: 150 Electric Buses to Enhance Public Transportation. ummid.com Madhya Pradesh is set to re-launch the state-run public transport after a 21-year gap with the Mukhyamantri Sugam Parivahan Seva — an ambitious scheme that will deploy over 5,200 buses across the state.
(2026-08-01). Policing The Republic: Inside View of How India Fights Corruption and Crime, and Protects Rights. ummid.com In Policing the Republic, Yashovardhan Azad delivers a powerful and unflinching examination of Indian policing, corruption, criminalization of politics, terrorism, insurgency, intelligence operations, governance and national security.
(2026-08-01). Childcare benefits for families increased in Belarus. eng.belta.by Belarus has increased state benefits for families raising children by 4.1% effective 1 August, based on the subsistence minimum budget.
(2026-08-01). Meta censoring Palestinian content and here's proof of 'platformicide'. asiapacificreport.nz COMMENTARY: By +972 podcast presenter Alaa Salama As +972 Magazine's audience engagement manager, social media is a huge part of my job. I use it daily — not only to promote the magazine's articles, but also to gauge audience reactions, opinions, and ideas regarding our work. We simply cannot escape using social media: Most of…
(2026-08-01). Hajj 2027: 77,952 Pilgrims in Waiting List after Qurrah. ummid.com A total of 77,952 pilgrims from 10 Indian states have been placed in the Haj 2027 Waiting List released after the Hajj Qurrah or Draw of lots conducted at Haj Committee of India headquarters in Mumbai today i.e. Thursday July 30, 2026.
(2026-08-01). Gujarat NEET UG 2026 Counselling Starts, Apply Now. ummid.com Admission Committee for Professional Undergraduate Medical Educational Courses (ACPUGMEC) has started through its official website 'medadmgujarat.org' online registration of the students seeking admission in MBBS (Medical) and BDS (Dental) courses through Gujarat NEET UG 2026 Counselling.
(2026-08-01). Truck drivers describe frustration and confusion after Latvia closes sole crossing with Belarus. eng.belta.by Truck drivers spoke with a BelTA correspondent about their forced wait after the closure of Grigorovshchina, the only checkpoint on the Belarus‚ÄëLatvia border.
(2026-08-01). Belarus launches Back-to-School charitable campaign. eng.belta.by The Back-to-School charitable initiative has kicked off in Belarus, BelTA learned from the Belarus Red Cross.
(2026-08-01). Hajj Qurrah 2027: Steps, Link to Check. ummid.com The Haj Committee of India, is conducting today i.e. Thursday July 30, 2026 Haj Qurrah 2027 (Hajj 2027 Qurrah, Hajj 1448 H Qurrah also known as Hajj Lottery and Hajj Draw) using the centralised Random Digital Selection process that will be live streamed.
(2026-08-01). Eyewitness recalls unveiling of Island of Courage and Sorrow monument in Minsk. eng.belta.by "The war was still going on. The wounded were coming back maimed, without arms, without legs. And the first thing they decided, alongside the mothers and widows of the fallen, was to ensure that those who never returned would never be forgotten," said Vladimir Shokov.
(2026-08-01). AUKUS: Its single point of obsolescence. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-08-01). FIFA scraps World Cup privatisation plan following international pressure. thecanary.co 
Gianni Infantino has officially announced he is scrapping the controversial FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE) following widespread objections to the commercial project. In an official statement attributed to Infantino, he confirmed that FIFA would not proceed with the project, noting that consultations with member associations and stakeholders had revealed a lack of sufficient consensus to support […] | By
(2026-08-01). Abby Martin's documentary takes on the 'Earth's Greatest Enemy' ecocide. asiapacificreport.nz 
REVIEW: By Olivia Rosane It's a commonly repeated statistic that the US military is the world's largest institutional polluter, but what exactly does that mean? The quest to find a real answer to that question led journalist and documentary filmmaker Abby Martin and her husband and co-director Mike Prysner on a five-year journey from defence…
(2026-08-01). Volfovich: Memorial sites play a key role in Belarus' sustainable development. eng.belta.by Memorial sites like Minsk's Monument to Internationalist Warriors Who Fell in Afghanistan play a crucial role in the country's sustainable development, State Secretary of the Security Council of Belarus Aleksandr Volfovich said at a meeting to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the memorial on 1 August.
(2026-08-01). Supplying Arms to Israel a Blot on Indian Moral Ethos: Jamiat. ummid.com Expressing profound outrage, Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind President Maulana Mahmood Madani has termed the arms supply to Israel a 'dark stain on insaniayt and hindustaniyat – humanity and Indian moral ethos.
(2026-08-01). MahaRERA 2.0: Reforms Without Compromising Buyer Protection. ummid.com It is time for MahaRERA 2.0 – an approach that makes meaningful procedural changes, enables real estate to deliver better outcomes for customers, and allows the sector to function as a stronger economic engine for Maharashtra.
(2026-08-01). Forward Stanislav Galiev signs two-year contract extension with HC Dinamo Minsk. eng.belta.by The agreement is for two years. In the past regular season, the 34-year-old forward played 54 games and recorded 33 points (20 goals, 13 assists) with a plus/minus rating of +12, making him the sixth top scorer on the team.
(2026-08-01). Australian pseudo-left seeking to head off rebellion against union bureaucracy by Victorian teachers. wsws.org With various manoeuvres and phoney militant posturing, the pseudo-left groups are trying to keep teachers subordinated to a union leadership that is pushing a sellout.
(2026-08-01). Widow reflects on unwavering service of Soviet-Afghan War veterans. eng.belta.by "We strive to honor the names of our husbands who fell, who gave their lives, who risked everything at every moment. They carried out their duty without fail, not one of them shirked," said Valentina Kuzmina.
(2026-08-01). Iraq United: The Cost of Foreign Strikes. thealtworld.com
(2026-08-01). Scott Ritter's Urgent Warning to America. thealtworld.com