(2026-07-19). Can Pakistan Match India's Most Dangerous New Nuclear Capability? moderndiplomacy.eu India has quietly crossed a threshold that Pakistan has no answer to —for the first time in the history of South Asian nuclear competition, one side may have nuclear warheads at sea, and the other has neither a submarine capable of carrying them nor a realistic timeline for acquiring one, and the gap is widening …
(2026-07-19). Trump Killed Those US Troops In Jordan. caitlinjohnstone.com.au
(2026-07-18). The White Supremacist Imperative On Violence. popularresistance.org The U.S. first attacked Iran on February 28 and did so underestimating Iran's ability to defend itself. Iran then closed the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S. was forced to enter into talks with Iran, which ended with a Memorandum of Understanding. And I think anyone who is serious realized that this was something not to be trusted, and that the U.S. commitment to regime change and control of the region was going to continue. So, we see now that the U.S. attacks on Iran have begun again, and Iran is responding again, and also against U.S. allies in the region, like Saudi Arabia. Talk to us about why this the claims of w…
(2026-07-18). US-Iran strikes: latest developments. al-monitor.com Hostilities in the Middle East intensified on Saturday after a seventh straight night of US attacks on Iran, with Tehran threatening a "full-scale offensive" in response and the strategic Strait of Hormuz remaining virtually closed. | Seventh night of US strikes on Iran…
(2026-07-18). US launches new airstrikes to Iran after two troops killed. al-monitor.com The United States launched new airstrikes Saturday to "punish" Iran after reporting the first US military deaths since renewing its hostilities with the Islamic republic. | Hours later, CENTCOM announced an eighth consecutive night of strikes, which it said on X "are designed to further degrade Iran's ability to threaten commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and swiftly punish Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps forces who launched attacks against American service members in Jordan last night."
(2026-07-18). US military says it completed latest strikes on Iran, marking 7th consecutive night of attacks. al-monitor.com By Kanishka Singh and Jasper WardWASHINGTON, July 17 (Reuters) – The U.S. military said late on Thursday it completed its latest wave of strikes on Iran that were carried out at President Donald Trump's direction and marked a seventh consecutive night of American attacks.Here are details: • "U.S. forces employed fighter aircraft, aerial drones, and warships in addition to other assets," the U.S. Central Command said in a statement.
(2026-07-18). Iran's supreme leader accuses US of MoU breach, says Trump's signature 'worthless'. tribune.com.pk 
Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei on Saturday accused the United States of repeatedly violating a memorandum of understanding signed by the presidents of the two countries, saying the alleged breaches showed that US President Donald Trump's signature was "utterly worthless". | "The repeated breaches of the agreement by the Great Satan [the US] regarding the MOU signed by the Presidents of Iran and the US have once again laid bare a fundamental truth: the signature of the US President is utterly worthless and devoid of credibility," Khamenei said in a statement on X. | The repeated breaches of the agreemen…
(2026-07-18). China urges U.S. to revoke discriminatory visa policy against Chinese journalists. ecns.cn China urged the United States on Friday to immediately revoke its discriminatory visa policy against Chinese journalists, after the Trump administration said it would cut visa duration, including reporters from China, in the country.
(2026-07-18). China rejects U.S. election interference allegation as groundless. ecns.cn China rejected on Friday U.S. President Donald Trump's claim that China had interfered in U.S. elections, calling it entirely fabricated.
(2026-07-18). China, Pakistan call for U.S.-Iran ceasefire, resumption of dialogue. ecns.cn China and Pakistan called for an early ceasefire and the resumption of talks between the U.S. and Iran during a meeting between Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Thursday evening in Shanghai.
(2026-07-18). Iran strikes eastern Syria, in first such attack during current war. al-monitor.com BEIRUT, July 17 (Reuters) – Iran struck eastern Syria on Friday, Iranian state media and a Syrian military source said, in the first known attack by Tehran on Syrian territory since a regional war erupted earlier this year.Iran's Revolutionary Guards said they had attacked a U.S. special operations command centre at al-Tanf in Syria in retaliation for the killing of Iranian soldiers in Iranshahr, state media reported.
(2026-07-18). After 7 straight nights of US attacks, Iran warns it may drop all limits and go all‚Äëout. hindustantimes.com Iran has issued one of its strongest warnings yet as tensions with the United States continue to escalate. Mojtaba Khamenei's Senior adviser, General Mohsen Rezaei said Tehran could enter a "phase of full-scale offensive" if U.S. strikes continue for several more days, warning that Iran would no longer limit its response to retaliatory attacks. The remarks come as both countries continue exchanging strikes across the Middle East, raising concerns about a broader regional conflict. Watch the latest updates on the Iran-U.S. standoff, military developments, and the potential impact on regional and global security.
(2026-07-18). Think Tank Analysis: Is Israel Quietly Expanding the US-Iran Conflict Through Gaza? thinktank.pk As Washington and Tehran remain locked in a volatile military and diplomatic confrontation, one question continues to dominate strategic discussions in think tanks and security circles: Why has Israel continued intensive military operations in Gaza while the world's attention is focused on the US-Iran conflict? Recent Israeli strikes, including attacks that reportedly killed civilians attending …
(2026-07-18). Iran hits Gulf states and Jordan after seventh night of US strikes. al-monitor.com By Jana Choukeir and Eman AbouhassiraDUBAI, July 18 (Reuters) – Iran launched more attacks on Washington's Gulf allies and Jordan on Saturday after a seventh straight night of U.S. strikes on Iranian military targets, escalating the war one week after a ceasefire collapsed.Kuwait came under sustained attack, with a desalination plant hit and operations at Kuwait International Airport suspended due to repeated missile and drone threats.
(2026-07-18). Two US service members in Jordan killed in Iranian attack, US says. al-monitor.com July 18 (Reuters) – Two U.S. military personnel in Jordan were killed on Friday as they defended against an attack by Iranian missiles and drones, the U.S. Central Command said in a statement on Saturday. (Reporting by David Ljunggren; Editing by Chris Reese)…
(2026-07-18). Iran renews attacks on Gulf states after another night of US strikes. tribune.com.pk 
Iran launched more attacks on Washington's Gulf allies on Saturday after a seventh straight night of US strikes targeting Iranian military sites, including logistics facilities, escalating the war one week after a ceasefire fell apart. | Kuwait came under sustained attack, with a desalination plant hit and operations at Kuwait International Airport suspended due to repeated missile and drone threats. | Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said it struck a US military support centre at Camp Arifjan and destroyed a radar facility at Ali Al Salem Air Base in Kuwait. | The IRG…
(2026-07-18). Twist in Iran's revenge story: Ali Khamenei returns to haunt Trump & Netanyahu in war 2.0? | USA. hindustantimes.com Iran claims it has launched multiple waves of missile and drone strikes under "Operation Nasr 2," targeting U.S. military positions across the Gulf. Tehran says advanced missiles and Shahed drones were used against American-linked assets in Jordan, Kuwait, Oman and Bahrain, while releasing imagery of missiles bearing portraits of former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. Many battlefield claims made by Iran and the U.S. remain independently unverified.
(2026-07-18). US broadens bombardment of Iran to civilian infrastructure. wsws.org The United States military bombed bridges, a railway station, an airport and the control tower of Iran's only deep-water ocean port on Friday, the seventh consecutive day of strikes, extending its assault from military targets to the infrastructure of civilian life.
(2026-07-18). Iran continues aid to Venezuela. iacenter.org By Sue Harris July 16, 2026 Despite the ongoing trading of bomb strikes with the U.S., Iran has managed to deliver several tons of humanitarian aid to Venezuela, following the country's recent devastating earthquakes. The cargo consisted of ready-to-distribute food kits, diapers, towels and cooking oil. Photo: IranIntl.com Venezuelan Foreign Minister Ivan Gil Pinto said the aid came along with a message of solidarity and unity. He called the aid "exceptional" and added that the friendship between the peoples of Iran and Venezuela grows stronger every day. (WANA, Jul 10) Gil also said the rapid handling and distri…
iranpress.com (2026-07-18). Iran Files Criminal Charges Against U.S., Zionist Officials for War CrimesIran's Human Rights Headquarters has meticulously documented the crimes-including deliberate strikes on civilians, hospitals, schools, and critical infrastructure-classifying them as war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide under the Rome Statute. These documented reports have been officially submitted to the United Nations.
commondreams.org (2026-07-18). 'War Crime': US Attack on Water Desalination Plant Cuts Off Supply for Thousands in Southern IranAbout 10,000 people in nearly two dozen villages in southern Iran were without drinking water while the region was under an excessive heat warning on Saturday, after the US struck a water desalination plant in the village of Bonji in one of its latest attacks on Iranian civilian infrastructure.
(2026-07-18). Which bridges in Iran did the US strike and why do they matter. newarab.com 
As it intensifies its attacks on Iran, the United States destroyed at least six bridges overnight between Thursday and Friday – the first such strikes since April – in attacks Washington says were intended to cut off military supply routes. | The fighting has continued for almost a week and marks the worst escalation since Washington and Tehran agreed to a ceasefire more than three months ago, and
(2026-07-18). Iran suspends MOU after 50 killed, 500 injured in US strikes. newarab.com 
Hello, and welcome to our continuing coverage of events in the Middle East. | Here is the latest: | Iran suspends MoU: Tehran said it had halted its commitments under the Islamabad memorandum of understanding signed in June, accusing Washington of violations. | US-Iran fighting escalates: Both sides exchanged fresh strikes as the conflict entered another day, with tensions spreading across the Gulf. | Gulf disruption: Kuwait Airways rescheduled flights after air traffic was temporarily suspended following attacks, while Iran said it targeted US-linked facilities in Bahrain and Kuwait. | Regional strikes: Jordan s…
(2026-07-18). Iran goes rogue: Has US strike on Bonji plant opened the floodgates for Middle East water attacks. hindustantimes.com Did the Iran conflict just enter a dangerous new phase? Iranian officials claim a U.S. strike on the Bunji desalination plant in Jask County, Hormozgan province, has left nearly 10,000 people without drinking water after disrupting supplies to 20 villages. Tehran says desalination pumps and the plant's main power transformer were destroyed, calling the attack a "crime" and a "terrorist attack against civilians."
(2026-07-18). International oil firms halt production in Iraq's Kurdistan amid US-Iran escalation. al-monitor.com The move follows the deaths of two US service members in an Iranian attack on Jordan.
(2026-07-18). US-Iran hostilities continue with seventh straight night of strikes. geo.tv 
Smoke rises from an explosion at an unknown location, during what US Central Command says are strikes on Iran, in this screen grab taken from a handout video released July 17, 2026.— ReutersIranian media reports desalination pumps attacked.Kuwait says Iranian hits power, desalination…
(2026-07-18). US-Iran strikes escalate as Iranian attack hits Kuwait oil site. newarab.com 
An Iranian attack on a "A vital location in the oil industry was struck by repeated brutal Iranian attacks that resulted in a number of injuries and significant material losses," news agency KUNA cited the Kuwait Petroleum Corporation as saying, adding that the site was evacuated and the injured received medical care. | Kuwait on Saturday also said Iran struck another of its power and water plants, leading t…
(2026-07-18). US says two military personnel killed by Iranian attack in Jordan. al-monitor.com By David Ljunggren, Enas Alashray and Hatem MaherWASHINGTON/CAIRO, July 18 (Reuters) – The U.S. military said on Saturday two of its personnel were killed in Jordan and another was missing after an Iranian attack, while Iran's supreme leader said Washington would pay for "seeking to escalate the conflict" after a seventh straight night of U.S. strikes.The U.S. and Iran have intensified attacks since an interim ceasefire deal signed a month ago fell apart last week, raising the possibility of a return to all-out war.
(2026-07-18). US renews strikes on Iran after two military personnel killed by Iranian attack. al-monitor.com By Enas Alashray, Hatem Maher and Michael MartinaWASHINGTON/CAIRO, July 19 (Reuters) – The U.S. said it had completed an eighth straight night of attacks against Iran after earlier announcingthat two U.S. military personnel were killed in Jordan and another was missing following an Iranian attack.The U.S. and Iran have intensified attacks since an interim ceasefire deal signed a month ago fell apart last week, raising the possibility of a return to all-out war.
(2026-07-18). Pakistan, Kuwait call for de-escalation amid widening US-Iran conflict. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan and Kuwait on Saturday stressed the urgent need for de-escalation in the Middle East amid the recent outbreak of fresh hostilities between the United States and Iran, while calling on all sides to exercise restraint. | According to a statement issued by the Foreign Office, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar received a telephone call from Kuwait's FM Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, during which the two leaders discussed the latest developments in the region. | "Foreign Minister Sheikh Jarrah shared Kuwait's serious concerns regarding the continued attacks on its territory," the…
(2026-07-18). Exclusive-Pakistan and Kuwait discuss expanded defence pact, sources say. al-monitor.com By Mubasher Bukhari, Asif Shahzad, Ariba Shahid and Timour AzhariISLAMABAD/ RIYADH, July 17 (Reuters) – Pakistan has been negotiating an expanded defence pact with Kuwait in exchange for energy cooperation and investment, according to five sources with knowledge of the talks.The talks remain at an early stage, all the sources said, and could still be complicated by heightened tensions between the United States and Iran, said one source.
(2026-07-18). Is Israel sabotaging the US Lebanon agreement before it begins. newarab.com 
But before implementation has begun, it is already facing serious doubts. | A virtual technical meeting between Lebanese, Israeli and US military representatives, scheduled for Fr…
(2026-07-18). South Lebanon resilience — "We will not leave our homes!" thecanary.co 
South Lebanon — The road to al-Mansouri, a village cut in half by Israel's yellow line, tells its own story. We pass through an endless exhibition of risk-free actions by the so-called occupiers. Burnt out vehicles from hits by drones. Homes and infrastructure destroyed by those guided bombs from fighter jets. But the road also […] | By
(2026-07-18). In a Lebanon museum, without evoke destruction in south. al-monitor.com Tears streamed down south Lebanon resident Fatima Hajj Ali's face as she stared at a host of keys hanging like windchimes from the ceiling of a Beirut museum ⚪ each one symbolising a home, like her own, destroyed by Israel. | The exhibition "Hkeeli ya Jnoub", or "Tell me, O South", features pictures and videos preserving the memory of southern Lebanon at the capital's Beit Beirut museum.
(2026-07-18). Media cheering a deal that puts Lebanon on the chopping block for Israel. mronline.org 
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on June 26 triumphantly announced the "signing of the Trilateral Framework between Lebanon, Israel and the United States."
(2026-07-18). Israeli army destroys three schools in southern Lebanon, minister says. aljazeera.com At least 20 schools have now been completely destroyed in southern Lebanon, with 100 more damaged.
(2026-07-18). PEN America president resigns over organization's pro-Zionist statement. wsws.org The president of PEN America has resigned over an article published by the organization that blames discrimination against Israeli and Jewish writers on cultural boycotts by anti-genocide activists.
(2026-07-18). Activists target Allied Irish Bank over potential deal with Israeli tech firm. thecanary.co 
Activists across Ireland have launched a wave of protests against Allied Irish Bank (AIB) over the company's disgraceful plans to sign a £1.2 million deal with genocide-linked 'Israeli' cybersecurity firm SNYK. Pro-Palestine group, Your Tech Their Deaths, released a compilation video publicising recent actions against the bank. It shows activists from across the island entering […] | By
(2026-07-18). The Church of England calls upon its members to stand in solidarity with Palestinian Christians. mondoweiss.net 
The church's action follows resolutions by two other religious bodies at their summer meetings — the Presbyterian Church (USA) and the American Academy of Religion — both of which named Israel's war on Gaza a genocide.
(2026-07-18). Protesters in London call on new UK PM to stop Gaza genocide. newarab.com 
Thousands of pro-Palestine protesters marched the streets of London on Saturday, calling on the The protesters marched from Russell Square to Downing Street, holding Palestinian flags and banners calling for a free Palestine, an end to the occupation, and sanctions against Israel. | Your Party leader…
(2026-07-18). Cuba's Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez Parrillo tells U.N.: 'The blockade will kill us silently'. iacenter.org July 17, 2026 Cuba's Minister of Foreign Affairs Bruno Rodriguez Parrillo addresses UN General Assembly on July 7, 2026. Cuba's Minister of Foreign Affairs Bruno Rodriguez Parrillo gave the following speech at the United Nations General Assembly Debate on the "necessity of ending the economic, commercial and financial blockade imposed by the United States against Cuba." He presented it on July 7, 2026, and it was printed in the Cuban newspaper Granma on July 8. Despite U.S. objections, member states voted 136-9 to continue the debate. The U.S. imposed a hostile blockade against the socialist country in the early…
(2026-07-18). Solidaridad con Cuba desde Argentina. radiohc.cu El Centro Cultural Leonardo Flavio de la municipalidad bonaerense de Lanús acogió un acto de solidaridad con Cuba que reiteró el llamado a poner fin a la feroz guerra económica sistemática de Estados Unidos contra la isla. | Organizado por la Casa de Amistad de Lanús como parte de la campaña "Estamos con Cuba", con el apoyo del ayuntamiento que prestó el centro cultural, en el encuentro se dirigió a los presentes la cónsul cubana, Misleidys Reyes; y Mercedes Martínez en representación de la Unión de Residentes Cubanos en Argentina (URCA). | El plato fuerte de la actividad fue la proyección del documental español…
(2026-07-18). En Italia resaltan la asistencia médica cubana en Calabria. radiohc.cu La colaboración médica cubana en la región italiana de Calabria resulta fundamental para mantener la atención sanitaria, y continuará pese a las acciones de Estados Unidos contra la misma, señala este sábado un reporte. | El Gobierno norteamericano, en particular el actual secretario de Estado de ese país, Marco Rubio, mantiene fuertes presiones dirigidas a tratar de poner fin a la presencia de una brigada de médicos cubanos en todas las provincias calabresas, denuncia una nota publicada en el sitio digital del diario Avvenire. | En ese artículo se recuerda que, con tal fin, en febrero último viajó a Calabria el…
(2026-07-18). No tiene sentido obligar un país a sufrir. radiohc.cu En referencia al bloqueo de Estados Unidos a Cuba, la congresista del país norteño Teresa Leger-Fernández expresó en La Habana una sentencia demoledora: "No tiene sentido obligar a un país a sufrir". | La legisladora demócrata, quien viajó a esta capital junto a tres colegas, expresó que pudo constatar el impacto del recrudecimiento de las sanciones de Estados Unidos al archipiélago caribeño. | La también demócrata Maxine Dexter señaló su plan de intentar ponerle freno a cualquier acción militar sin aval del Congreso. | La idea coincide con un nuevo escándalo de la administración de Donald Trump, asociado a la fa…
(2026-07-18). Con Bran Baile festejan en México Día de la Rebeldía en Cuba. radiohc.cu Cubanos y mexicanos celebraron el aniversario 73 del asalto a los cuarteles Moncada y Carlos Manuel de Céspedes con el tradicional Gran Baile en el salón Los àÅngeles de la capital del país norteño. | Unas dos mil personas se dieron cita en el reconocido lugar para conmemorar el hecho, ocurrido el 26 de julio de 1953, considerado el inicio de la lucha que conduciría al triunfo de la Revolución el 1 de enero de 1959 y festejado como el Día de la Rebeldía Nacional en la mayor de las Antillas. | En diálogo con Prensa Latina, Aline Pérez, parte de la Comisión Coordinadora a nivel nacional del Movimiento Mexican…
(2026-07-18). Cuba, el multilateralismo y el bloqueo. radiohc.cu El resultado alcanzado en la votación de la Junta Ejecutiva El triunfo de la causa de Cuba contra el bloqueo recrudecido reafirmó también el desempeño diplomático de la isla en ese ám…
(2026-07-18). Millions of syringes and humanitarian aid for Cuba stranded in Jamaica after U.S. threats against French shipping company CMA CGM. radiohc.cu The French shipping company CMA CGM has breached its contract and left dozens of containers destined for Cuba stranded in the port of Kingston, Jamaica. | Among them, one sent by the NGO SODePAZ with more than 3.5 million syringes and needles destined for the Cuban health system in Santiago de Cuba, and another sent by the Catalan solidarity coordinator Defensem Cuba with 300 mattresses and bed frames and 600 pillows for victims of Hurricane Melissa. | CMA CGM is thus yielding to US pressure and collaborating with the blockade of Cuba, offering no solution beyond returning the container to the port of origin or t…
(2026-07-18). Cuban president denounces latest US sanctions, accuses Washington of reviving 'McCarthyism'. tribune.com.pk 
Cuba's president on Friday denounced the latest United States sanctions on his country, accusing Washington of reviving a "new and more dangerous version of McCarthyism" through a campaign against what he called a global "radical left." | On US social media platform X, Miguel Diaz-Canel claimed that transnational far-right alliances are being promoted in ways that "recall Hitlerite fascism" and the Cold War-era Operation Condor of the 1970s and '80s. | Una nueva y más peligrosa versión del macartismo está de regreso en Estados Unidos. | 1/5 | — Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúde…
(2026-07-18). Three people killed in Israeli shelling of Gaza City. newarab.com 
(2026-07-18). Saturday 7/18: Free virtual screening of the documentary video "The BBC's Gaza crisis" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_T9yY……
(2026-07-18). Thursday 7/16: Gaza World Cup 2026 Closing Ceremony — World Cup Simulation. indybay.org Online | phoenixhub.co/afsc-final-event-live/…
(2026-07-18). Has the Gaza War weakened the Israeli lobby in the US. newarab.com 
According to Politico, Israeli officials and allied lobbying groups are stepping up efforts to shore up support on Capitol Hill…
(2026-07-18). Israel kills 10 Palestinians in Gaza City, including 3 children. newarab.com Three children were among at least nine Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks An airstrike on an apartment building in the Nasr suburb of Gaza City killed at least five people, including the three children, who were aged between 8 and 18, said Mohammed Abu Selmiya, director of the Al Shifa medical complex. | Six others were wounded in the strike, including four children. | Earlier on Saturday, three people were killed by artillery fire in the Zeitoun neighbourhood of Gaza City. They were taken to the Al Shifa medical complex i…
(2026-07-18). Since Kidnapping of Maduro, Is Venezuela Capitulating to U.S. Imperialism? covertactionmagazine.com Adelmo Becerra is a Venezuelan trade union activist with the National Institute for Training and Socialist Education (INCES). In mid-June, Adelmo told Truthout that changes to a hydrocarbons law, instituted after the kidnapping of President Nicolás Maduro in January, has led Venezuela to "regress more than 100 years, back to the era of Juan Vicente …
(2026-07-18). Venezuela quake death toll exceeds 5,000 as IMF releases funds. geo.tv 
(2026-07-18). Death toll from Venezuela earthquakes rises to 5,069. tribune.com.pk 
The death toll from last month's back-to-back earthquakes in Venezuela climbed to 5,069, the country's National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez said on Friday. | Rodriguez posted a table on US social media platform X, indicating that a total of 16,740 people have been injured in the powerful tremors. | He said authorities have assisted 128,324 families and established 106 temporary camps housing 21,235 people, while 17,907 remain without permanent housing. | According to him, the quakes damaged 856 buildings, including 190 that collapsed. | Venezuela has resources blocked around the wor…
(2026-07-18). Post-Earthquake Venezuela: Over 25,000 Assisted in Temporary Camps as Official Death Toll Reaches 5,069. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( While the number of rescued individuals has begun to plateau, the confirmed fatality count continues to climb. While State authorities have consistently declined to jump to premature conclu…
(2026-07-18). Anti-War Action Network grows with second national conference. iacenter.org By Sebastian Miscenich July 17, 2026 Chicago — From July 11-12, the Anti-War Action Network (AWAN) held its second national conference in Chicago. Reflecting AWAN's growth of 11 more committees since its founding conference in 2025, over 250 participants gathered from more than 24 local antiwar groups from across the U.S. As a grassroots, nationwide network, AWAN unites antiwar, pro-Palestine and student groups from across the country. The network's growth follows a year of victorious campaigns led by AWAN affiliates and coordinated days of action responding to Trump's aggression against Iran, Venezuela and…
(2026-07-18). Petroleum minister says daily fuel pricing will ensure transparency, reduce political intervention. tribune.com.pk 
Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik on Saturday defended the government's decision to introduce daily petroleum price adjustments, saying the new mechanism would help curb market abuse, eliminate opportunities for windfall gains and ensure greater transparency by reducing the scope for political intervention. | The remarks came a day after the federal government announced that petroleum prices would now be reviewed and notified daily, replacing the weekly pricing mechanism, amid heightened volatility in global oil markets driven by renewed tensions between the United States and Iran. | Malik made the rema…
(2026-07-18). 5.0 magnitude earthquake strikes eastern Türkiye. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-07-18). WATCH: Fox News host jokes about US military rape complex in Asia. thecanary.co 
Fox News journalist Jesse Watters has gone viral after joking about US military "wild animals" overdosing on testosterone and attacking women. Smiling wildly, Watters joked on live TV: The guys that don't need it [testosterone] are gonna take it — to triple boost. And then they're gonna get out there, and women on base — […] | By
(2026-07-18). Maharashtra 10th, 12th Supplementary Exam Result 2026 – Check Here. ummid.com The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) is declaring on its official website 'www.mahahsscboard.in' the results of the SSC (Class 10) and HSC (Class 12) Supplementary (Repeaters, ATKT or Improvement) Exams held in June 2026 today i.e. Tuesday July 14, 2026.
(2026-07-18). 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.
(2026-07-18). How BRICS Can Move Towards Global Governance. infobrics.org In an international system that is experiencing a period of transition and shifts in the global pecking order, the BRICS organisation may emerge as the next fully-fledged global governance institution…
(2026-07-18). Trump blames Canada for wildfire smoke, says he will add cost to tariffs. tribune.com.pk 
President Donald Trump on Friday blamed Canada for wildfire smoke spreading across the United States and said he would add the "incalculable cost" of dealing with the pollution to existing tariffs on Canadian goods. | Heavy smoke from hundreds of Canadian fires enveloped a swath of the US from the Midwest to the Northeast on Thursday and Friday, prompting warnings to residents to stay indoors. | Trump, who has a combative relationship with Prime Minister Mark Carney, said he would be calling the Canadian leader to find out what he planned to do about the "totally unacceptable" situation. | "We are holding Cana…
(2026-07-18). Saige England: A tale of power being taken from the people and handed to predator companies. asiapacificreport.nz 
COMMENTARY: By Saige England Last night I attended a packed meeting in Lyttleton against the takeover attempt by DP World of the Lyttleton Port. This is a local, regional, national, and international issue. The meeting was organised by New Zealanders for A Democratic Economy. It was chaired by John Minto, a long time campaigner for…
(2026-07-18). DHS Chief Threatens to Imprison Election Officials Who Don't Comply With Trump. truthout.org US Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin on Friday threatened state election officials with prison time if they do not comply with the Trump administration's "mandatory" changes to how they run their elections. During a press conference, Mullin said that the Trump administration was making so-called "security enhancements" to US elections "mandatory," adding that any uncooperative… |
(2026-07-18). Is This the American Suez? portside.org Is This the American Suez? |
(2026-07-18). Rodri tells Spain to chase World Cup dream without fear. tribune.com.pk 
Spain captain Rodri has urged his teammates to carry more hunger than fear into Sunday's World Cup final against Argentina, where Lionel Messi and a side he called "the team to beat" stand between them and football's biggest prize. | Spain arrive at the final after winning the Nations League and European Championship in recent years, a glittering rise that Rodri said had been built step by step rather than conjured overnight. | "We've been through a gradual process of growth, where we've seen a team mature over the last few years," Rodri told a press conference on Friday. | "This tea…
(2026-07-18). India achieves milestone with launch of first private-sector orbital rocket. aljazeera.com PM Narendra Modi says successful launch will 'encourage countless youngsters to dream bigger and innovate fearlessly'.
(2026-07-18). Smoke, fire, floods: US faces triple extreme summer weather threats. tribune.com.pk 
Wildfire smoke blanketed the eastern US from the Great Lakes to Washington, DC, on Friday, floodwaters tore through Texas's Hill Country for a third day, and new fires erupted in the Pacific Northwest overnight, with 68 large blazes now burning in 15 states. | Millions of Americans faced hazardous conditions and orders to stay indoors, as the country's summer weather extremes converged on three fronts at once: a smoke-choked East, rising water in the South, and fast-spreading flames in the West. | Firefighters are now battling 68 large fires nationwide, up by nearly two dozen from a…
(2026-07-18). Mexican president points to political nature of U.S.-convened meeting. radiohc.cu Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum affirmed that the summit convened by the United States on alleged "far-left terrorism" was political, not a security-related one, which is why Mexico chose not to participate. | "In this case, given that from our perspective, it was more of a political issue than one truly related to combating criminal groups or other security matters, we felt it was best not to attend," the president asserted. | In response to a question about the meeting held in Washington, the Mexican president mentioned Mexico's presence as an observer or participant in other summits to which it has been in…
(2026-07-18). Infantino's World Cup gamble pays off. tribune.com.pk 
The World Cup has "exceeded expectations" with an 80% increase in betting volume compared to the 2022 edition, even taking into account the higher number of matches for a 48-team tournament, a betting expert told AFP. | Although many football fans were sceptical about the increase in the number of teams from 32 to 48, it appears punters have welcomed it. | "We've seen an 80% increase in the ticket volume," Darren Small, senior vice president of Managed Trading Services at Sportradar, told AFP. | "So we're seeing more bets and more active customers. | "We've seen record numbers and we've surpassed our expectati…
(2026-07-18). Hyundai autoworkers in South Korea take strike action. wsws.org The Korean Metal Workers' Union is isolating the Hyundai strike from other sections of the working class and limiting its impact while orchestrating a sell-out deal behind the scenes.
(2026-07-18). 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.
(2026-07-18). Iran 'cracking down of free speech under cover of US conflict'. newarab.com 
The ongoing Fighting has intensified over the past week, with But…
(2026-07-18). Shanghai Xingshu launches first constellation of its space-based computing project. tribune.com.pk 
Shanghai Xingshu Tiansuan Space Technology Co. on Saturday said it had launched the first constellation of a space-computing project that in total aims to deploy 1,000 satellites in space. | ingshu Tiansuan said the launch marked a step closer to the commercial operation of China's first space-based computing network. | The announcement coincided with Chinese President Xi Jinping's attendance at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai, where he presented Beijing as a champion of a new global AI order. | Read More: China's Xi…
(2026-07-18). China unveils international AI ethics governance action plan at Shanghai conference. ecns.cn An international AI ethics governance action plan was unveiled at the 2026 World AI Conference (WAIC) in Shanghai on Friday.
(2026-07-18). DTE Maha Direct 2nd Year Diploma 2026 Round 1 Allotment – Steps, Link. ummid.com The DTE Maharashtra is publishing on its official website dsd26.dtemaharashtra.gov.in today i.e. Friday July 17, 2026 CAP Round 1 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.
(2026-07-18). Aussie Renewable Energy Retailer Collapse Blamed on President Trump. wattsupwiththat.com I doubt President Trump even heard of this company but his magic apparently somehow caused its collapse.
(2026-07-18). Reigning in U.S. EPA Abuse: A Legislative Opportunity. wattsupwiththat.com It is time to stop the EPA from acting like an economic planning agency and instead get it focused on its mission of environmental protection.
(2026-07-18). Wildfires in northern West Bank force settlement evacuation. newarab.com 
The blaze was first reported in the early afternoon west of the Palestinian city of Nablus in the settlement of Kedumim, where two neighbourhoods were evacuated. | The fire later expanded to the nearby settlement of Havat Gilad and intensified, forcing…
(2026-07-18). Pakistan name squads for Sri Lanka series. tribune.com.pk 
The Women's National Selection Committee has named 15-member squads for the ODI and T20I series against Sri Lanka, scheduled to take place in Hambantota, Sri Lanka from 23 July to 4 August. | Fatima Sana continues to lead the side in the ODI format, while Muneeba Ali Siddiqui has been named captain for the T20I series in Fatima's absence. | 24-year-old Fatima will feature in The Hundred in England following the conclusion of the ODI series. She made history by becoming the first Pakistan women's cricketer to take part in the league. Fatima claimed 11 wickets in five matches at the recently concluded ICC Women'
(2026-07-18). World Cup: France vs England prediction, final schedule, latest news. aljazeera.com France and England battle for third place before Argentina and Spain meet in the World Cup final.
(2026-07-18). 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?
(2026-07-18). Largest Gathering Of Service Members For Anti-War Protest Since Vietnam. popularresistance.org On July 4, the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States, more than 500 veterans and military families gathered in the birthplace of the nation to reject what they called the Trump administration's fascist vision for the country's future (including domestic troop deployments and endless war). The coalition—About Face, 50501 Vets, Veterans For Peace, Common Defense, Military Families Speak Out, Fayetteville Resistance Coalition, and CCW—marched under the banner Freedom Over Fascism. | Among them in the streets of Philadelphia were at least a dozen currently-serving members of the U.S. mili…
(2026-07-18). Chinese President Xi Jinping delivers keynote speech at opening ceremony of 2026 World AI Conference. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping delivers a keynote speech at the opening ceremony of the 2026 World AI Conference and High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance in Shanghai, east China, July 17, 2026.
(2026-07-18). Jack Copley: Rentier Regimes. newleftreview.org Jack Copley on Timothy Mitchell, The Alibi of Capital. Capital re-conceptualized as terraforming expropriation of the future.
(2026-07-18). If Xishuangbanna could fit in a suitcase, what would global mayors take home. ecns.cn The 2026 Global Mayors Dialogue ∑Xishuangbanna was recently held in Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Yunnan Province. During the event, international guests visited nature reserves and local villages to experience the region's unique blend of ecological conservation, urban development, and ethnic culture.
(2026-07-18). Indian Workers Are Resisting Efforts to Train Their AI Robot Replacements. truthout.org HR staff claimed the tiny cameras affixed to each tailor's head would mean prospective clients saw the quality of their products and placed more orders, resulting in pay rises for everyone at the garment factory on the outskirts of India's capital. But the workers suspected the real reason was AI. So Ankush Yadav, a young tailor, and his friends pried open the cameras… |
(2026-07-18). Indian activist 'forcibly' moved to hospital after 20-day hunger strike. geo.tv 
Abhijeet Dipke, head of the Cockroach Janta Party , holds the hand of Sonam Wangchuk, an Indian education reformer at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, India, July 18, 2026. — ReutersWangchuk, 59 demands resignation of education minister.Protestors tries to create obstruction while…
(2026-07-18). WHYY Newscast for Saturday 8:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-07-18). Wednesday 7/22: "End the ICE Age" Campaign Launch Call. indybay.org Online | detentionwatchnetwork.app.neoncrm.com/fo……
(2026-07-18). Pakistan offers strong Investment opportunities in pharmaceutical sector: health minister. tribune.com.pk 
Health Minister Mustafa Kamal said on Saturday that Pakistan offered significant investment opportunities in the pharmaceutical sector and invited Chinese companies to deepen collaboration with local firms through business-to-business (B2B) investment partnerships. | The remarks came a day after Pakistani and Chinese pharmaceutical companies signed nine agreements worth more than $440 million, as the government reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring the security of Chinese nationals working in the country. | Addressing the Pakistan-China B2B Conference on the Pharmaceutical, Healthcare and Biotechnology Sector…
(2026-07-18). Modi marvels Melbourne while equality, justice and pluralism plummet back in India. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-07-18). Iran executes man convicted over 2022 protest killing. newarab.com 
Iranian authorities said Sunday they have executed a man convicted of killing a member of security forces during Authorities said the fatal shooting took place during unrest in They said Aref Khoshkar was armed with a pellet gun and…
(2026-07-18). Trump Media reportedly mulling fee for first access to social media posts. aljazeera.com US president has frequently been accused of trading government influence for improper financial gain.
(2026-07-18). Canadian wildfire smoke shrouds US, potential risk for World Cup final. aljazeera.com Plumes of smoke from wildfires in Canada are pouring into major US cities.
(2026-07-18). Suzhou adjusts delivery times to encourage safer riding. ecns.cn Suzhou in east China's Jiangsu Province has become the first city in China to count red-light waiting time as part of food delivery riders' delivery schedules, easing pressure to rush through traffic.
(2026-07-18). Register customary marriages before August deadline. sanews.gov.za Register customary marriages before August deadline | The Department of Home Affairs has urged couples in qualifying customary marriages to register their unions before the special registration period closes on 31 August 2026. | In a statement issued on Wednesday, the department reminded the public that only a few weeks remain before the deadline for registering customary marriages that were not recorded within the prescribed period. | The special registration window, which runs from 1 September 2024 to 31 August 2026, was introduced by the Minister of Home Affairs to allow couples to regularise their marital sta…
(2026-07-18). You Can Program Your Quantum Computer with Open Source Tools. indybay.org Is it global justice to make quantum computing widely available, or in the words of the IMF economist Irma Adelman, "widely shared". It is indeed the currency of the future. | There was no visible public discussion beyond the fears and promise of…
(2026-07-18). US data centre protests go national as backlash grows. tribune.com.pk 
Opponents of the rapid buildout of data centers plan to hold protests on Saturday in at least 125 locations across the United States, the first coordinated national effort to channel anger at the AI infrastructure expansion that has ramped up over the past year and roiled local politics. | The protests are coordinated by a grassroots group called HumansFirst, co-founded by a former leader of the modern-day Tea Party who has compared growing opposition to data centers to the right-wing populist movement that emerged in 2009 to protest what it saw as excessive taxation and government &…
(2026-07-18). Politicians Should Stop Hiding Behind the "Two-State Solution" Fantasy. indybay.org Far-fetched, evasive, delusional…
(2026-07-18). Zoha Waseem gets candid about fame, pressure after hit song 'Majboor'. tribune.com.pk 
Singer Zoha Waseem claimed in an interview that the realities for male and female celebrities were very different and that people often failed to differentiate between genders and extend equal respect. She shared, however, that she doesn't let online backlash affect her mental health. | The singer of the viral hit Majboor, Zoha reflected on the success of the breakout track which catapulted her to fame. She also discussed the loss of privacy that came with public recognition. | "You can't imagine how popularity feels until you experience it," she said. The singer added that although she didn't consider herself…
(2026-07-18). Apple unseats Nvidia to become world's most valuable company as AI bets shift. tribune.com.pk 
Apple overtook Nvidia on Friday to become the world's most valuable company, reshuffling the top ranks of tech heavyweights as investors reassess the outlook for artificial intelligence. | Apple was last valued at $4.88 trillion as its shares held steady, while Nvidia was roughly at $4.86 trillion, following a 3.5% decline. | The shift in the pecking order illustrates that investors are broadening their focus beyond the most obvious beneficiaries of the AI boom, such as Nvidia, which had been at the helm for nearly a year. Apple is reclaiming the top spot for the first time since Apr…
(2026-07-18). Friday Nite Videos | July 17, 2026. portside.org Friday Nite Videos | July 17, 2026 |
(2026-07-18). Thursday 7/16: Palestine Working Group. indybay.org Zoom | www.codepink.org/pal_working_group…
(2026-07-18). 'The house is everything': Germantown's Colored Girls Museum invites vanessa german to install spiritual 'magic'. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Pittsburgh-based artist vanessa german turned the living and dining rooms at The Colored Girls Museum into a talismanic temple. | Housed in a three-story, 140-year-old twin home, the museum located in historic Germantown is dedicated to celebrating Black art. Proprietor Vashti Dubois, who has
(2026-07-18). Saturday 8/8: Navigating Divorce and Family Law: Support and Solutions (Free Virtual Workshop). indybay.org Family law and divorce can be particularly hard to navigate. There can come up a lot of questions about your children, your safety, your immigration status, and how to navigate the divorce process when you don't have access to funds. For people on dependent visas, and for survivors of abuse, the cost of asking the wrong person can feel higher than the cost of staying silent. | The India Community Center, the Asian Pacific American Bar Association of Silicon Valley (APABA SV), and the South Asian Bar Association of Northern California (SABA-NC) are co-hosting a free virtual workshop with two California attorn…
(2026-07-18). Baltic states cry wolf about Russia while continuously poking 'Bear'. infobrics.org The same people claiming that Moscow is "losing" the NATO-orchestrated Ukrainian conflict also insist that it will "inevitably" attack NATO.
(2026-07-18). What the House Hearing Should Have Told You: MKULTRA's Legacy of Modern-Day Torture. covertactionmagazine.com CIA mind-control programs were intimately tied to use in coercive interrogation. Both Gitmo and CIA black-site torture were impossible without MK-ULTRA, but that history is being buried. The [Central Intelligence] Agency office with the greatest current SERE [Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape] familiarity was the Office of Technical Services (OTS), in which were located a …
(2026-07-18). Securing Artificial Intelligence: Protecting Technology, Protecting Humanity. ummid.com As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly embedded in everyday life, understanding its security is no longer a matter for technical experts alone. In this timely commentary, Dr. Ghassan Shahrour examines why protecting AI is inseparable from protecting privacy, human rights, and public trust, and argues that securing AI is a shared responsibility for all.
(2026-07-18). Ukraine hits Su-24 at Saky base, Russia unleashes 19 devastating strikes on ports, depots & drones. hindustantimes.com Russia has claimed a series of large-scale coordinated strikes across Ukraine, targeting ports, military infrastructure, logistics hubs, and defense facilities. Moscow also says its forces intercepted thousands of Ukrainian drones and inflicted heavy battlefield losses across multiple fronts. Ukraine, meanwhile, says it has expanded long-range drone operations deep inside Russian territory. None of Russia's battlefield casualty or damage claims have been independently verified. Watch this report for the latest updates on the Russia-Ukraine war, key military developments, official statements from both sides, and h…
(2026-07-18). fairness problem is holding productivity back. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-07-18). Germany upgrades security stance to threat interior minister tells paper. al-monitor.com FRANKFURT, July 18 (Reuters) – Germany is upgrading its security stance to a "high threat level" from a previous"abstract threat level" based on increasing reports and intelligence, the country's Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt said in a German newspaper interview published on Saturday.• "This means that the risk of attacks must be reckoned with at all times in Germany," he was quoted as telling Welt am Sonntag.• "Plans for attacks against our country are clearly discernible," he added.• He cited risks to German infrastructure, individuals and instit…
(2026-07-18). Why Kurdish front is becoming a growing wartime concern. al-monitor.com A Friday Iranian strike on a Kurdish dissident base underscores Tehran's concern that its oldest internal security challenge has now become a wartime vulnerability.
(2026-07-18). ICE 'Crowd Control' Led to Blindings and Traumatic Brain Injuries. portside.org ICE 'Crowd Control' Led to Blindings and Traumatic Brain Injuries |
(2026-07-18). AEU-Labor government trying to ram through sell-out of Victorian educators: Vote no! Form rank-and-file committees! wsws.org The Committee for Public Education, a rank-and-file educators' network, calls on teachers and educators to repudiate the government-AEU conspiracy against their rights, including by voting "no" in the union's rushed ballot.
(2026-07-18). With two Messi assisted goals, Argentina advances to 2026 FIFA WC Final. ummid.com Defending Champions, Argentina, Thursday July 16, 2026, defeated England with the help of two goals assisted by Lionel Messi to advance to the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final.
(2026-07-18). World Cup final: Spain vs Argentina — Which team has best chance to win? aljazeera.com What to know about both teams: Form, strengths, weaknesses, key players and what the coaches and players had to say.
(2026-07-18). EXCLUSIVE: Man who wrote Sharon Graham's first Unite manifesto now supports challenger. thecanary.co 
Sharon Graham's former Unite election campaign organiser Matt Smith now supports her opponent, Simon Dubbins. Having seen Graham in action as general secretary, Smith believes that another five years of Graham would be "an utter disaster for our union". But he didn't only play an extensive role in her 2021 general secretary election campaign. According […] | By
(2026-07-18). Tom Mertes: Manufacturing Impunity. newleftreview.org Tom Mertes on Richard Beck, Homeland. Origins and afterlives of America's long War on Terror.
(2026-07-18). Is Yemen sliding back towards civil war. newarab.com 
(2026-07-18). Palestinian teen footballer dies after settler attack shooting. newarab.com 
A 17-year-old Palestinian footballer died on Saturday, a week after he was shot during an attack by Dozens of mourners dressed in black carried the body of Fadi Hamdallah al-Nassan ⚪ a player for Al-Mughayyir Club and a member of the
(2026-07-18). 'They brought me here to kill me' NZ media slammed over ignoring plea. asiapacificreport.nz 
Pacific Media Watch "This is the last time you'll see me… they brought me here to kill me." These chilling words by detained and tortured Palestinian paediatrician Dr Hussam Abu Safiya were cited by an Amnesty International advocate today at an Auckland rally denouncing the failure of New Zealand media to highlight his plight. Dr…
(2026-07-18). Why many Hawaiians did not celebrate the 250th anniversary of the U.S. mronline.org 
On the 250 th anniversary of the founding of the United States, many in Hawai'i, the 50 th territory to "join"/acquire U.S. statehood, decided not to celebrate.
(2026-07-18). Exhibition on Chinese characters opens at National Museum of China. ecns.cn An exhibition titled "Amazing Chinese Characters" opened at the National Museum of China in Beijing on Thursday, featuring more than 270 ancient script artifacts.
(2026-07-18). Cricket's greatest all-rounder, Barbados' Sir Garfield Sobers, dies at 89. globalvoices.org 
(2026-07-18). 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.
(2026-07-18). Donald Trump: A presidency of metaphors. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-07-18). Why Türkiye trade still trails its promise? unitedworldint.com By Dure Akram, from Lahore / Pakistan When Turkish Vice President Cevdet Yƒ±lmaz addressed business leaders in Istanbul this month, he offered perhaps the most accurate diagnosis of Türkiye economic relations heard from either government in years. The friendship between Pakistan and Türkiye, he said, had always rested upon "strong emotional bonds." The task now …
(2026-07-18). Ex-MP dares Modi govt to hold referendum on Hindu Rashtra. ummid.com Former Rajya Sabha Member, Mohammad Adeeb, has dared the Narendra Modi government to hold a Referendum on Hindu Rashtra like India's first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru had done on the Indian Constitution.
(2026-07-18). Colorado ICE Jail Employee Accused of Shooting a Protester Is Arrested. truthout.org An employee of The GEO Group, the private-prison company that operates the Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention center in Aurora, has been arrested in connection with a shooting of a woman outside the facility Thursday night, Aurora police said. Brandon Booth, 42, was arrested on suspicion of charges that include attempted second-degree murder, first-degree assault and felony… |
(2026-07-18). DAWN calls for UN arms embargo on UAE over Sudan role. newarab.com 
US rights organisation Democracy for the Arab World Now (DAWN) has called for a UN arms embargo on the UAE, accusing the Gulf state of In a statement, the organisation called on the UN General Assembly and individual member states to take action, saying that the UAE has played a central role in Sudan's more than three-year conflict, as well as in other human rights violations across the region. | DAWN further said that the UAE has provided…
(2026-07-18). Tyrin Johnson Is Dead. Memphis Is Occupied. This Is Militarized "Public Safety." truthout.org I met Tyrin "Ty" Johnson neither through a police report, nor through a press conference, nor through the carefully crafted statements of elected officials or the endless speculation that too often follows the death of a young Black man, but rather through the people who loved him most: his mother, his grandparents, his great-grandmother, his aunts, and the grief that filled the room where they… |
(2026-07-18). Death toll from Uganda school bus crash rises to 24. aljazeera.com Three more pupils died after Uganda's school bus crash, raising the death toll to 23 students and one adult.
(2026-07-18). Yaasuf Somali Clan of The Abaskuul Jidwaaq. Clan in Dhagaxle District of the Faafan Region. indybay.org The Yaasuf are a proud sub-clan of the Abaskuul Jidwaaq. They live in the fertile Dhagaxle district of the Fafan Zone in the Somali Region of Ethiopia.
(2026-07-18). Thursday 7/16: Assisting the Coral St. Refugees and Documenting Police Crimes. indybay.org Coral and Limekiln gathering…then along coral St. in front of the Housing Matters (aka Funding Matters) povery-pimpery-complex…
(2026-07-18). The fight against the far right in Australia: Lessons from One Nation's history. wsws.org The far-right and anti-immigrant One Nation is a toxic byproduct of the reactionary program implemented by Labor and the corporatised trade union bureaucracy.
(2026-07-18). 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.
(2026-07-18). Prosecutors file attempted aggravated murder charges in stabbing of Muslim man in Utah. tribune.com.pk 
Prosecutors in a Utah county announced the filing of two attempted aggravated murder charges on Friday against a man who police said had stabbed a Muslim man multiple times earlier this week because of the victim's religion. | Salt Lake County District Attorney Sim Gill said the defendant, Peter Michael Larsen, was charged with two counts of first-degree felony attempted aggravated murder over Monday's knife attack at the Valley Fair Mall in West Valley City. | Read: The West's increasing campaign against Islam | "In the filed information document, notices are given for a potential hate crime, the defendant as…
(2026-07-18). Sunday 7/26: Crafts As Resistance: Free Craft Night In Dolores Park. indybay.org Mission Dolores Park, San Francisco (Near Helen Diller Park)…
(2026-07-18). At least 14 dead after minibus rolls off mountain road in Peru. aljazeera.com At least 14 people have been killed and five injured after a minibus in the Peruvian Andes lost control on a curve.
(2026-07-18). Climate Change made Historic Wildfire Smoke Event 5X Times more Likely. juancole.com By Jeff Masters, As climate change bakes forests across North America, dense smoke from dozens of out-of-control wildfires burning in northern Minnesota and adjacent portions of Ontario is blanketing tens of millions of people with hazardous pollution. | The fires are bringing the worst air quality on record to much of the Great Lakes, mid-Atlantic, and Northeast United States. Pollution from small particles called PM2.5 — the fine particles l…
(2026-07-18). Many Call Authoritarianism "Un-American." 250 Years of History Show Otherwise. truthout.org The United States turned 250 this year, and the document officiating its birth, the Declaration of Independence, is famous for its opening lines proclaiming the nation's freedom from England and the rights of men. But Rebecca Nagle, a journalist and citizen of the Cherokee Nation, frames the document differently, describing it as a list of grievances growing in ascending order, where Native people… |
(2026-07-18). Tuesday 7/28: Resilient Comedy. indybay.org Eclectic Box | 446 Valencia St (between 15th and 16th Streets) | SF, CA 94103…
(2026-07-18). Anhui Leads China in auto exports in first half of 2026. ecns.cn East China's Anhui Province ranked first in the country in both the volume and value of vehicle exports in the first half of 2026, shipping 1.006 million vehicles worth 104.36 billion yuan ($14.6 billion), local customs authorities said Friday.
(2026-07-18). DTE Maha Post SSC Diploma 2026 Round 1 Allotment – Steps, Link. ummid.com Directorate of Technical Education (DTE) Maharashtra is releasing on its official website 'poly26.dtemaharashtra.gov.in' today i.e. Wednesday July 15, 2026 the CAP Round 1 Seat Allotment Result of the students seeking admission in First Year Post SSC Diploma Technical and Polytechnic Courses in Engineering / Technology for the year 2026-27.
(2026-07-18). Partido Lakas ng Masa (The Philippines): Condemn the renewed US war of aggression against Iran. links.org.au 
Partido Lakas ng Masa opposes the Philippines being drawn into the US war agenda against the interests of the Filipino people.
(2026-07-18). China's MAZU 2.0 AI weather agent delivered to Djibouti. ecns.cn China's MAZU 2.0 intelligent weather early warning solution was officially delivered to Djibouti at the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference's Meteorological Forum held in Shanghai on Friday.
(2026-07-18). America's Imperial Wars, Then and Now. fpif.org I recently drove to a gas station in Massachusetts to fill my tank with regular gas, the cheapest around, and, to my surprise, given what's going on, it was only $4.59 a gallon. | Okay, okay, I take back that "only" and admit it. It's not good to joke about the nightmare of gas prices these days. But in truth, that may indeed still prove to be the good news, since Donald Trump remains at war (or perhaps at chaos) with Iran, a country a mere 6,300 miles or so from Washington, D.C., and so crucial to American power on this distinctly overheating planet of ours (right?). And even as I was writing this, Iran had inde…
(2026-07-18). China to launch third national survey of people with disabilities in 2027. ecns.cn China will launch its third national sample survey of people with disabilities in September 2027 to obtain more accurate data for policymaking and public services, officials announced on Thursday.
(2026-07-18). MP: UCC Final Draft submitted amid protests, opposition. ummid.com The High-Level Committee constituted to examine the feasibility of implementing the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in Madhya Pradesh has submitted the final draft to the state government amid protests and opposition.
(2026-07-18). The Emir Who Knew When and Why to Relinquish Power. ummid.com For all the ports, towers, investments and diplomatic initiatives associated with his reign, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani's most radical act was not something he built. It was something he relinquished.
(2026-07-18). Indian police forcibly hospitalise activist after 20-day hunger strike. aljazeera.com Police said protesters tried to stop them from seizing Sonam Wangchuk, causing a 'slight commotion'.
(2026-07-18). Europe's sanctions regime turning into war on Christian Orthodoxy. infobrics.org The EU's latest sanctions package has exposed deep divisions over Russia, with Bulgaria blocking measures against Patriarch Kirill and other key figures. Italy has echoed Bulgaria's concerns. Is Europe's foreign policy starting to mirror the domestic "Maidanization" trend one can see across Europe?>
(2026-07-18). Israel split widens ahead of US midterms. al-monitor.com More than 100 US House Democrats voted this week to cut military aid to Israel, exposing a widening party divide that could reshape both November's midterm elections and the future of one of Washington's most durable foreign policy alliances. | "When more than 100 House Democrats are willing to vote to cut military aid, that's no longer a protest vote," veteran political strategist Mike Fahey told AFP.
(2026-07-18). India's salt workers: The human cost of the world's most popular seasoning. aljazeera.com 101 East investigates the supply chain behind India's booming salt industry.
(2026-07-18). Inside Xishuangbanna: Why are global mayors talking about wild Asian elephants here. ecns.cn Recently, international guests attending the 2026 Global Mayors Dialogue visited Wild Elephant Valley in Xishuangbanna, southwest China's Yunnan Province, praising the region's efforts to protect wild Asian elephants and promote harmony between humans and nature.
(2026-07-18). Meet Djed Spence, 1st Muslim Playing for England, at FIFA World Cup. ummid.com Djed Spence – the first and only Muslim footballer playing in the England National Football Team, is creating waves all across for his excellent performances, and also the proud display of his faith during the 2026 Football World Cup.
(2026-07-18). Developed: Fast, Precise Method for Platinum-Group Catalyst Synthesis. ummid.com A research team from Tianjin University, China Friday July 10, 2026 announced a millisecond-scale thermal pulse technology that enables the ultrafast synthesis and precise control of platinum-group catalysts.
(2026-07-18). 'South China Sea Arbitral Tribunal Award' a political farce masqueraded as a legal process: spokesperson. ecns.cn The "South China Sea Arbitral Tribunal Award" is a political farce masqueraded as a legal process from beginning to end, and the so-called award carries no legal force in any sense, a spokesperson for China's Ministry of National Defense said on Friday.
(2026-07-18). Watch FIFA World Cup: Messi, Rodri comment ahead of Argentina-Spain final. aljazeera.com Latest match highlights, reaction and previews from the FIFA World Cup 2026 in North America.
(2026-07-18). World Cup: Deschamps set for bittersweet end to France job as Zidane waits. aljazeera.com Deschamps, who led France to the 2018 World Cup title, bids farewell after Saturday's third-place playoff with England.
(2026-07-18). Factbox-What is Pakistan strength and capability? al-monitor.com ISLAMABAD, July 17 (Reuters) – Pakistan has been negotiating an expanded defence pact with Kuwait in exchange for energy cooperation and investment, according to five sources with knowledge of the talks.Several other Gulf nations have also reached out to Pakistan with requests after Islamabad signed a mutual defence agreement with Saudi Arabia last year.Here is a look at the defence forces and arsenals of nuclear-armed Pakistan, according to data from the London-based International Institute for Strategic Studies.PERSONNEL…
(2026-07-18). ADC Sues DHS Secretary Over Illegal Seizure Of Max Blumenthal's Devices. popularresistance.org The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) filed a time-sensitive motion in the Eastern District of Virginia's federal court on behalf of journalist Max Blumenthal, seeking the immediate return of two smartphones unlawfully seized and retained by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). | The motion argues that CBP's warrantless seizure and continued retention of Blumenthal's phones violate the First and Fourth Amendments and the Privacy Protection Act. It seeks the immediate return of both devices and all information or copies obtained from them under Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 41(g), along w…
(2026-07-18). Argentina's New York fans share hopes before 2026 World Cup final. aljazeera.com Argentinians in Queens hold on to football tradition, as new communities grow support the national team in NYC.
(2026-07-18). UC Healthcare Workers Demand Freedom For Dr Abu Safiya & All Palestine Healthcare Workers. indybay.org UC healthcare workers spoke out at the UC Regents meeting to demand that they support the freedom of Palestinian Dr. Abu Safiya and the more than 400 Palestinian healthcare workers who have been jailed, tortured and face death.
(2026-07-18). NEET UG 2026 Re-Exam Result Out – Full List of Toppers. ummid.com Aryan Gupta of Punjab and Panshul Bansal of Haryana have jointly secured the Top Rank in the NEET UG 2026 Re-Exam the result of which is announced today i.e. Thursday July 16, 2026.
(2026-07-18). Florida Farmworkers Exposed to Scorching Heat and Pesticides. truthout.org It's shaping up to be another hot Florida summer. Among the most vulnerable are those with the least resources for dealing with the heat: underserved communities and communities of color, who often are excluded from environmental and climate protections. That includes the state's more than 150,000 farmworkers, who are responsible for raising the food that nourishes us. Jeannie Economos is a… |
(2026-07-18). Trump jokes that England turned Harry Kane into a 'defensive player'. aljazeera.com US President Donald Trump joked that England turned captain Harry Kane into 'a defensive player'
(2026-07-18). Caitlin Johnstone: They're launching a new COINTELPRO for the 21st century. asiapacificreport.nz COMMENTARY: By Caitlin Johnstone The Trump administration has announced a renewed crusade against "far-left terrorism," which sounds okay if you don't know that the word "terrorism" only ever means "behavior which goes against the agendas of the Western empire." The United States has for example placed sanctions on UN special rapporteur Francesca Albanese for calling…
(2026-07-18). Europe should look to Africa for heatwave solutions. aljazeera.com African communities have spent decades developing practical, tested ways to live with extreme heat.
(2026-07-18). Electoral setback in Colombia opens a new phase of struggle. links.org.au 
The left's razor thin loss in the presidential election in Colombia have set the stage for a new period of social and class conflict in Latin America, writes Ted Zuur.
(2026-07-18). Britain's New Long-Range Strategy Can't Wait Much Longer. moderndiplomacy.eu The rocky deployment of the HMS Dragon in March to protect Cyprus from Iran brought a new blow to the UK's global military prestige. Unfortunately, this was just the latest in a series of setbacks pointing to a force that is, on the whole, in decline. This observation is causing concern in London and has …
(2026-07-18). Moral Memory and Human Security: Protecting People from Digital Erasure. ummid.com Moral memory is the kind of remembering that respects human beings, it gives space to stories that were ignored, silenced, or erased, and resists the logic of power and restores truth through justice, as noted by scholars such as Assmann.
(2026-07-18). WHYY Newscast for Saturday 10:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-07-18). Washington crossing the Delaware has new meaning at the Michener Museum in Doylestown. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? On Christmas Eve 250 years ago, General George Washington conducted the Continental Army's most memorable sneak attack by crossing the Delaware River during a vicious nor'easter. | Ever since, artists have depicted the historic crossing. That decisive moment of the Revolutionary War is ripe for artistic interpretation. | "We didn't want to offer a historical perspective on that event," said Laura Turner Igoe, curator at the Michener Museum of Art in Doylestown. "As an art mu…
(2026-07-18). Introducing PLAN, The Tool That Finds Every Public Lands Fight. popularresistance.org For the last year and a half we've shown you what's being done to your public lands and who's doing it. Our Threatened Public Lands Map shows you every place on the chopping block. Our Congressional Public Lands Scorecard shows you how all 535 members of Congress vote. Showing you the fight was always only half the job. This is the half that puts your voice into it, at the exact moment the law requires them to listen. | It's called PLAN, the Public Lands Action Network, and there's never been anything like it for America's public lands.
(2026-07-18). Sanctioned tanker is leaking oil near Oman, according to satellite images and experts. al-monitor.com By Catherine Cartier and Jonathan SaulJuly 17 (Reuters) – A vessel under sanctions for moving Russian fuel is likely leaking oil in a protected marine area off the coast of Oman, according to analysis of satellite imagery and experts.The Caroline Bezengi vessel took Russian oil on board in Novorossiysk before leaving for its most recent voyage, according to ship tracking data. It last transmitted a signal on public AIS tracking on June 11 off the coast of Yemen.
(2026-07-18). Luyanghu Wetland Park: a popular retreat for tourists to escape summer heat. ecns.cn Tourists enjoy themselves at the Luyanghu Wetland Park in Yangzhou City, Jiangsu Province, July 16, 2027.
(2026-07-18). France cruise past Japan 42-15. tribune.com.pk 
France beat Japan 42-15 on Saturday to wrap up their Nations Championship southern hemisphere series with a comfortable win in humid Tokyo. | France scored six tries against a Japan side that never gave in but were ultimately outclassed by the Six Nations champions. | The result meant France finished their three games with wins over Australia and Japan and a loss to New Zealand, while Japan beat Italy and lost to both Ireland and France. | "We know the World Cup is a year away and we had that in our minds," said France captain Maxime Lucu. | "We've played three big matches against southern hemisphere teams and…
(2026-07-18). The United States of Betrayal. theintercept.com 
(2026-07-18). Learning from Vietnam's struggle for sovereignty: The Thirteenth Asia Newsletter (2026). mronline.org 
Fifty-one years after victory over Washington's war machine, Vietnam faces a subtler assault — sanctions, debt, and covert subversion — and answers with a commitment to peace and development.
(2026-07-18). As wildfire smoke engulfs factories and workplaces, workers demand lives before profit. wsws.org As hazardous wildfire smoke filled the air and workers collapsed from the heat and contaminated air, production continued full tilt at factories and worksites across the affected regions with the full support of the all the various trade union bureaucracies.
(2026-07-18). Saturday 7/18: Bohemian Grove Action: Greet the Power Elite. indybay.org Monte Rio. Meet by the Bridge & head to Bohemian Ave. leading to Bohemian Grove.
(2026-07-18). Would Ann Widdecombe have cared about someone showing they hate her? thecanary.co 
An Aberdeen University staff member has been charged with an offence after posting insensitive comments online about Ann Widdecombe's death. Web developer Heather Herbert called the 78-year-old politician's death "good news" on Bluesky. She also posted that she hoped Widdecombe had died a "painful death" before it emerged her death was being treated as murder. […] | By
(2026-07-18). Who is Andy Burnham ? Newly elected Labour Party leader and UK's Prime Minister-designate. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Andy Burnham has been officially confirmed as the new leader of the UK's ruling Labour Party and is set to become the country's next Prime Minister when he takes office at 10 Downing St | Who is Andy Burnham ? Newly elected Labour Party leader and UK's Prime Minister-designate…
(2026-07-18). Tuchel: England carry 'scars' of World Cup heartbreak into France playoff. aljazeera.com England coach Thomas Tuchel says his side carry the pain of defeat into third-place playoff against France.
(2026-07-18). Supreme Leader says US breaches show signature is. al-monitor.com July 18 (Reuters) – Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei said in a written statement on Saturday that repeated U.S. breaches of a memorandum of understanding signed by the presidents of Iran and the United States had shown that President Donald Trump's signature was "utterly worthless and devoid of credibility."Washington and Tehran have exchanged strikes after a ceasefire agreement fell apart last week, raising fears of a return to all-out war.
(2026-07-18). South Korea's Far Right Is on the Rise — With the MAGA Movement's Backing. truthout.org South Korea is often regarded as an example of a young and vibrant democracy. Merely two years ago, mass protests thwarted a self-coup attempted by the sitting far right President Yoon Suk-yeol. But due to an array of social factors, the support of wealthy donors like retail tycoon Chung Yong-jin (the chairman of the conglomerate that owns Starbucks Korea), and growing links to the U.S. right… |
(2026-07-18). Thursday 7/16: Haiti & The Crisis In The Caribbean. indybay.org 518 Valencia | San Francisco, CA…
(2026-07-18). Venice protesters rally against US ambassador's superyacht tour. aljazeera.com Protesters clashed with police in Venice outside US Ambassador Tilman Fertitta's superyacht.
(2026-07-18). "We're not animals" : Hundreds turn out for viewing for Lorenzo Salgado, as ICE rampage continues nationwide. wsws.org The line of mourners wrapped around the building, cars continued to pull into the parking lot throughout the evening, and people brought flowers and condolence cards and spoke together in Spanish and English as they waited.
(2026-07-18). New York Mandated "Climate Education." Conservatives Should Be Cheering… Seriously. wattsupwiththat.com Conservatives win the long game by celebrating proven ideas. In education, as in the rest of American life, the ideas that deliver for kids are the ones that deserve to win. Right now, the data suggest that the most exciting wins for the students who need them most are coming from laboratories run by conservative governors and legislatures, backed by a federal administration whose instinct is to empower states.
(2026-07-18). Saturday 7/18: Coffee & Conversation About Reparations. indybay.org International Cafe at 508 Haight Street, San Francisco…
(2026-07-18). Indonesia Eyes More Chinese Tourists with New Direct Flights. infobrics.org Indonesia expects to attract more Chinese tourists following the launch of two new direct flight routes connecting Jakarta with the major Chinese economic hubs of Guangzhou and Shenzhen…
(2026-07-18). What Targeting of Justice Tabassum Khan Says About Minority Rights in Today's India. ummid.com The threats against Judge Tabassum Khan reveal a nation at a crossroads. Will India allow mob power — emboldened by political silence — to overshadow constitutional power? Or will it defend the institutions that safeguard democracy?
(2026-07-18). Venice protests greet U.S. Ambassador arrival on superyacht. al-monitor.com By Manuel SilvestriVENICE, July 17 (Reuters) – A few hundred people in Venice protested on Friday against U.S. Ambassador to Italy Tilman Fertitta as he arrived in the lagoon city aboard his superyacht, drawing criticism of President Donald Trump's policies.Activists also objected to the heightened security measures put in place by local authorities as Venice prepares for one of its most important festivals.
(2026-07-18). France vs England: Deschamps set for final World Cup match as Zidane waits. aljazeera.com Deschamps, who led France to the 2018 World Cup title, bids farewell after Saturday's third-place playoff with England.
(2026-07-18). The challenges facing UK's next PM Andy Burnham. tribune.com.pk 
Andy Burnham, who is set to become Britain's prime minister on Monday, will face a roster of challenges when he steps into the office as the UK's seventh leader in a decade. | The former Greater Manchester mayor was on Friday overwhelmingly backed as leader of the Labour party after Keir Starmer resigned last month. | Experts say Burnham will now need to address a host of issues that have felled his predecessors in quick succession. | The priority will be boosting the economy and improving living standards for voters who have despaired over soaring energy and food prices since the start of the Russia-Ukraine w…
(2026-07-18). Have Nurses Nothing Better to Do Than Discuss Climate Change? wattsupwiththat.com If you wanted a snapshot of why so many nurses feel increasingly disconnected from their professional bodies, you could do worse than read the minutes of a recent meeting of senior nursing figures. I am referring to the Fellows meeting of the Royal College of Nursing held on June 18th in London. I have the privilege of being a Fellow, but I was not, thankfully, present at the meeting.
(2026-07-18). Mandela's legacy honoured as global day of service. sanews.gov.za Mandela's legacy honoured as global day of service | South Africa is today marking Nelson Mandela International Day — a global day of service observed every year on 18 July to honour the life and legacy of South Africa's first democratically elected President. | People are marking the day by dedicating 67 minutes to acts of community service, while commemorative events are taking place in several countries. | In South Africa, communities, schools, businesses and organisations are taking part in food donation drives, clean-up campaigns, tree-planting initiatives, blood donation drives and volunteer projects…
(2026-07-18). Wages plummet in New Zealand. wsws.org Wages fell 6.4 percent between 2021 and 2026, the biggest decline among OECD countries, while the banks made tens of billions of dollars and the fortunes of the super-rich hit record levels.
(2026-07-18). China Railway to pilot 60-day advance ticket requests on Beijing—Shanghai routes. ecns.cn China State Railway Group Co., Ltd. will launch a ticket-request pilot Monday, July 20, covering more than 200 trains on the Beijing—Shanghai high-speed and conventional rail lines.
(2026-07-18). Vietnam's Next Growth Engine Isn't a Factory, It's the Rulebook. unitedworldint.com By Mehmet Enes Be≈üer Vietnam is entering its next chapter with a soundtrack the world already recognizes: exports rising, industrial parks spreading, ports and highways improving, investors lining up to treat the country as a "China+1" anchor. The machine still runs. The question is whether it can upgrade. Because the next stage of Vietnamese growth …
(2026-07-18). Iraq, US sign 48 agreements during PM's visit. newarab.com 
(2026-07-18). In New York's 'Little Palestine', fans cheer for Spain in World Cup final. aljazeera.com Tournament has showcased unity and solidarity in Brooklyn's sizable Arab American community, football fans say.
(2026-07-18). Outrage, Call to Action after Maulana Mohammad Ali Jauhar University Demolition Order. ummid.com Slamming the Rampur Development Authority's order to demolish Maulana Mohammad Ali Jauhar University's 38 out of the 40 buildings, the Congress Party has called upon the civil society to step forward against, what it called, the 'oppressive government.'
(2026-07-18). Clacton breaks record for most candidates in an election. thecanary.co 
Friday 17 July was the deadline for candidates to nominate themselves for the Clacton by-election. As it turns out, a lot of people made that deadline, with Politics UK listing the following: üö® IN FULL: The 34 Clacton by-election candidates — the highest number ever recorded in a UK Parliamentary election ‚û°Ô∏è Nigel Farage üóëÔ∏è Count […] | By
(2026-07-18). Activists Throw Wet Blanket on FERC's "Blanket Certificate Policy" Changes. indybay.org As they have for the past decade, the environmental activist group Beyond Extreme Energy (BXE), along with other frontline groups, has protested, demonstrated, and attended the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) monthly public meetings to bring before the commission their concerns regarding an end to fossil fuel expansion.
(2026-07-18). Akal Takht acting Jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj in UK for three-day religious visit. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: Akal Takht acting Jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj has arrived in the United Kingdom on a three-day visit at the invitation of Nihkami Seva Trust UK. His visit is focused on participating in Sikh religious programmes and interacting with the Sikh community in the country.On his arrival at London's airport, Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj was warmly welcomed by members of the local Sikh community and youth organisations. He was honoured with a traditional siropa and presented with flower bouquets as devotees greeted him with Sikh religious slogans.During his visit, Giani Gargaj will attend a Gurmat Sa…
(2026-07-18). Trump's speech on the elections: A ruling class in crisis lurches toward dictatorship. wsws.org The speech, manic and at times barely coherent, was the expression of an administration and a ruling class in the grip of a staggering crisis.
(2026-07-18). 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.
(2026-07-18). Israel moves to surround prisons with crocodile-filled moats. newarab.com 
The move, proposed by extremist National Security Minister The extremist mini…
(2026-07-18). Thames Water to fight Burnham as 'temporary nationalisation' rumours swirl. thecanary.co 
Thames Water has f*cked up so badly that the government may be forced to nationalise it. Rather than holding its hands up and saying sorry, though, it seems the incompetent vultures managing the company are planning to take the government to court. BREAKING: The group of investors engaged in a rescue bid for Thames Water […] | By
(2026-07-18). Presidio San Francisco: Reclaiming our Buffalo Soldiers Headquarters in the Pacific. indybay.org Veterans of the 9th and 10th Cavalry, along with soldiers from the 24th and 25th Infantry, served at or passed through the Presidio during key moments in American military history. Their presence was especially prominent during the Spanish—American War and the Philippine—American War, when the Presidio became the principal staging ground for troops deploying to the Pacific.
(2026-07-18). Moshi—Bhosari's Triple Engine Real Estate Growth. ummid.com Over the last decade, Moshi, Bhosari and the Moshi Pradhikaran in the eastern edge of Pune along the Pune—Nashik highway and the contiguous industrial belt of Bhosari, has begun to function as an emerging urban sub-hub, supported by a combination of institutional, civic and large-scale infrastructure projects.
(2026-07-18). Messi reflects on pressure and competition ahead of World Cup final. aljazeera.com Ahead of the World Cup final, Lionel Messi says growing up playing football taught him to enjoy the game.
(2026-07-18). The Silver Lining of Trump's Reheated Election Denialism. portside.org The Silver Lining of Trump's Reheated Election Denialism |
(2026-07-18). Can the United States Go it Alone? The Real Cost of a Post-NATO Defense Strategy. moderndiplomacy.eu As the NATO summit took place July 7th through 8th in Ankara, American pressure on European leaders to meet increased defense spending benchmarks took center stage, set against the United States' recent threats to withdraw from the alliance. During the 2025 NATO summit, European leaders were urged to increase their military spending to 5 percent …
(2026-07-18). The Winning Mindset for Gamers: What Actually Separates Good Players from Great Ones. ummid.com The esports industry is projected to reach 924.9 million users by 2030 and the competition is getting fiercer, but the players who build their mental game alongside their mechanical skills are the ones who keep climbing when everyone else plateaus.
(2026-07-18). Backing for UBI Is Growing. Let's Push for the Most Progressive Version of It. truthout.org The idea of a universal basic income has been around for decades, but it is now growing in popularity as artificial intelligence threatens to make our economic future under neoliberal capitalism even more precarious. Yet, no one would argue that a universal basic income is a panacea to capitalism's evils. Moreover, there are different proposals for implementing a universal basic income… |
(2026-07-18). Ukrainian spy reveals terrorist tactics in leaked audio. infobrics.org Connections between Ukrainian intelligence and Islamic terrorism were also exposed.
(2026-07-18). Labor Activists Mark 92nd Anniversary Of 1934 MPLS Truck Strike At Memorial Event. indybay.org Labor Activists Mark 92nd Anniversary Of 1934 MPLS Truck Strike At Memorial Event and Procession On Sunday, July 19 At 2 P.M. CST…
(2026-07-18). Iran threatens as two US troops killed. al-monitor.com Iran's supreme leader vowed to teach the United States "unforgettable lessons" on Saturday, as Washington reported its first military deaths since renewing its hostilities with the Islamic republic. | Deputy Iranian foreign minister Kazem Gharibabadi told state TV on Saturday that Washington was "not getting anywhere with these aggressive actions".
(2026-07-18). Yiwu Airport launches port visa service for eligible foreign visitors. ecns.cn Yiwu Airport in east China's Zhejiang Province launched a port visa service Thursday, allowing eligible foreign visitors with urgent entry needs to apply for and receive visas after landing.
(2026-07-18). Fasting Indian activist shifted to hospital, police say. tribune.com.pk 
Authorities in India's capital Delhi have moved fasting social activist Sonam Wangchuk to hospital after his condition worsened on the 21st day of a hunger strike he launched to demand the resignation of the federal education minister. | Wangchuk, 59, has been fasting since June 28 in solidarity with India's youth Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), which is demanding that Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan step down over exam paper leaks in May that affected millions of students. | Wangchuk's campaign has emerged as a rare public challenge to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government, d…
(2026-07-18). When AI Attacks Financial Trust: Why ASEAN May Become the Global South's First Test Case. moderndiplomacy.eu In February 2026, the Bank of Italy confronted a problem that sounded almost absurd: fraudulent videos and online content were circulating with the name and image of Governor Fabio Panetta, presenting him as if he were endorsing investment schemes. The central bank warned the public and referred the matter to judicial authorities. The fraud targeted …
(2026-07-18). Berlin: multiple protests against Rheinmetall armaments factory. wsws.org The streets of Berlin have become the centre of a growing confrontation with the German state over the presence in the heart of the city of the Rheinmetall armaments factory.
(2026-07-18). China firmly opposes ‚ÄåUK nationalization of British Steel: Ministry of Commerce. ecns.cn China firmly opposes and strongly disapproves of Britain's decision to nationalize British Steel and urged fair treatment of Chinese firms in the UK, according to China's Ministry of Commerce on Friday.
(2026-07-18). Top German conservative quits after surrogacy sparks backlash within party. aljazeera.com Jens Spahn steps down after party criticism over surrogacy, highlighting tensions in Germany's conservative coalition.
(2026-07-18). Air Force major demands Trump be impeached, is arrested. iacenter.org By Michael Kramer July 17, 2026 Air Force Major Jason Watson at U.S. Capitol, July 1, 2026, before he was arrested by Capitol Police. U.S. Air Force Major Jason Watson has been arrested by Capitol Police and is under investigation by the military after holding a press conference on July 1 on the U.S. Capitol steps denouncing the Trump administration and calling for the impeachment, conviction and removal from office of President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance. The press conference was attended by U.S. Rep. Al Green, an 11-term Democrat from Texas who is an African American. Green will be leaving Congres…
(2026-07-18). 'We Keep Us Safe': The Fight For Human Rights In Binghamton. popularresistance.org Two years ago, when Jasmine Stradford and her partner, along with their three kids, fell behind on their rent, the landlord evicted them. The family was now at the mercy of New York's emergency shelter system and what little it had to offer. The emergency shelter system was designed to provide not only shelter, but also food, help finding permanent housing, and child care so parents can find work, go to school, or look for housing. They received almost none of that. The Stradford family was one of many in the growing trend involving homeless people in New York who live outside the city, pushing people in need of…
(2026-07-18). Iraq signs deals with multiple US firms, including oil. newarab.com 
Iraq has signed billion-dollar deals with several Western firms including oil, as PM al-Zaidi seeks long-term investment and partnerships. | US companies signed roughly $60 billion in agreements and partnerships with the Iraqi government on Friday, including deals intended to create alternative routes for The deals, signed at the US Chamber of Commerce, also involved other industries, including healthcare, communications and infrastructure. | It's not clear when the oil…
(2026-07-18). Trump administration shields Taylor Farms and Taco Bell, as thousands are poisoned in cyclosporiasis outbreak. wsws.org Federal health officials identified the agribusiness giant behind the worst parasite outbreak in American history, then left it to the company to decide when to tell the public and what to withdraw.
(2026-07-18). Saturday 7/18: Ceasefire Postcards Pop Up. indybay.org 1122 University Ave, Berkeley CA…
(2026-07-18). Kolkata sings for Messi as World Cup fever takes hold. aljazeera.com South Asia's greatest football city has united behind its footballing saint.
(2026-07-18). Kuwait says Iranian strikes hit power plant, oil facility. newarab.com 
It followed a seventh night of strikes by the United States on Iranian targets, which prompted "Another electricity and water…
(2026-07-18). "Humanitarian challenges today are global, and so must be the solutions" icrc.org Launch of the 2025 Beijing Symposium Report…
(2026-07-18). Support the Safer Beauty Bill Package – 15 July 2026. indybay.org "The Safer Beauty Bill Package builds on the progress made through the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022 by closing critical gaps in federal cosmetic safety law. Together, the bills would ban 18 of the most hazardous chemicals used in cosmetics, strengthen protections for communities disproportionately exposed to harmful chemicals, improve ingredient transparency, and increase supply chain transparency so companies can make safer products. Congress needs to hear from the communities you represent, and your voice can help make that happen."
(2026-07-18). Protecting our national identity through the proper use of government symbols. sanews.gov.za Protecting our national identity through the proper use of government symbols | By Nomonde Mnukwa | The recent News24 article, Blurred lines: DA, EFF sneak party colours into government media, raises an important issue that warrants thoughtful public discussion. Beyond questions of design or branding, it invites us to reflect on the importance of preserving the integrity of South Africa's national identity and the distinction between the state and political parties. | Every nation is defined by the symbols that express its identity, history and shared values. In South Africa, these include the National Flag, the…
(2026-07-18). Man charged with attempted murder in Utah Muslim stabbing. newarab.com 
Prosecutors in a Salt Lake County District Attorney Sim Gill said the defendant, Peter Michael Larsen, was charged with two counts of first-degree felony attempted aggravated murder over Monday's knife attack at the Valley Fair Mall in West Valley City. | "In the filed information document, notices are…
(2026-07-18). China Southern launches Urumqi—Seoul service via Yantai. ecns.cn China Southern Airlines launched a new round-trip service Thursday linking Urumqi, in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, with Seoul via Yantai, in east China's Shandong Province. The one-stop route adds a new travel option between Xinjiang and South Korea.
(2026-07-18). Diver injured in shark attack off Tasmania coast. tribune.com.pk 
A male diver was injured in a shark attack off the coast of Tasmania on Saturday, police said, the latest in a spate of shark attacks in Australian waters. | The 31-year-old was diving around 50 metres (164 feet) offshore in the Adventure Bay area of Tasmania's Bruny Island when he was bitten by what was believed to be a 2-metre (6.6 ft) broadnose sevengill shark, | "The man was able to return to shore and was assisted by fellow divers," Police Inspector Darren ‚Å Latham said in a statement. | In May, a 39-ye…
(2026-07-18). Government starving the poor to appease finance. mronline.org 
An amendment to the National Food Security Act (NFSA) under which the AAY operates is about to be enacted under which instead of 35 kilogrammes per household per month, 7 kilogrammes per person per month would henceforth be distributed, up to a maximum of 35 kilogrammes per household per month.
(2026-07-18). Trump Media 'pitched $100k monthly fee' for fastest feed of US president's posts. geo.tv 
Workers straighten the Truth Social booth at the Great American State Fair celebrating the 250th anniversary of US independence in Washington, DC, US, July 2, 2026. — ReutersDonald Trump's social media company has discussed charging Wall Street traders and investment…
(2026-07-18). 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.
(2026-07-18). Young Americans overwhelmingly support Hamas over Israel. thecanary.co 
In the latest embarrassment for Israel and its backers, a poll has shown that young Americans overwhelmingly support Hamas over Israel. This is bad news for the Israeli politicians who think America will give them unlimited support forever. New — who do you support (Age 18-24) Hamas 60%Israel 40% Harvard — Harris #B — RV […] | By
(2026-07-18). Wednesday 8/19: Oakland Privacy: Fighting Against the Surveillance State. indybay.org Please email contact@oaklandprivacy.org a few days before the meeting to get up-to-date location information or obtain Zoom meeting access info.
(2026-07-18). UK by-election sees record 34 candidates as Farage seeks return. aljazeera.com The Reform UK leader seeks to regain his seat after resigning amid gifts controversy.
(2026-07-18). AI application store draws crowds in Shanghai. ecns.cn An AI application store at Shanghai's Zhangjiang has become a popular destination during the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference, attracting residents, tourists and foreign visitors.
(2026-07-18). Xi offers four observations on AI development, governance. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday presented four observations on artificial intelligence (AI) development and governance while addressing the opening ceremony of the 2026 World AI Conference and High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance.
(2026-07-18). Wives Who Whine and the Islamic Solution. muslimskeptic.com The phenomenon of wives who feel contempt for their husbands is typically a first-world modern problem. In developing countries, in past societies historically, in other times and places, it is more rare to encounter a social climate of wifely contempt or condescension towards the husband. In modern liberal high-GDP first-world countries, the police state is …
(2026-07-18). Gold prices rebound in Pakistan as global rates recover. tribune.com.pk 
Gold and silver prices rose in global and local markets after a one-day pause. In the international bullion market, the price of gold per ounce increased by $24 to reach $4,018. | According to the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association (APGJSA), in the local market, the price of gold per tola also increased by Rs2,400 to reach Rs424,236. The price of gold per 10 grams rose by Rs2,057 to reach Rs363,713. | Meanwhile, the price of silver per tola increased by Rs41 to reach Rs6,070. The price of silver per 10 grams also rose by Rs36 to reach Rs5,204. | On Friday, gold prices in Pakistan eased, trackin…
(2026-07-18). Mohan Bhagwat: Types of Hindus. ummid.com RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat needs to spell out the validity of his classification of Hindus with the caste system in mind.
(2026-07-18). She Wants Lindsey Graham's Senate Seat. portside.org She Wants Lindsey Graham's Senate Seat |
(2026-07-18). Trump Admin Guts Endangered Species Act to Prioritize Corporate Interests. truthout.org "Yet again, the Trump administration has sold out our endangered wildlife to the highest bidder," said one biodiversity advocate after the US Department of Interior, in a Friday news dump, issued two new policy changes that would weaken the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and make it easier for corporate polluters to prioritize their own bottom lines over habitat protection. The US Fish and… |
(2026-07-18). Trump officials join Chester's Scanlon at Philly shipyard to christen new training vessel and tout U.S. shipbuilding revival. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Trump administration officials joined U.S. Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon, D-Chester, at the Hanwha Philly Shipyard on Friday to christen the T.S. Lone Star State. | The naval vessel is the newest ship to be built in the revitalized shipyard, part of an effort to restore the nation's once dominant shipbuilding industry. | "The old adage goes, 'He who controls the seas, controls the world,' and for a long time, America controlled the seas," U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy…
(2026-07-18). Health Insurers Walk Back on Pledge to Improve Denials Process. truthout.org One year after the Trump administration announced that dozens of health insurers had signed a six-part pledge promising to reduce barriers to doctor-recommended care, some insurers now say they won't implement all the promised initiatives. Meanwhile, patients, their advocates, and clinicians say little has improved. "It has never been this bad for patients," said U.S. Rep. Greg Murphy (R… |
(2026-07-18). FIFA World Cup: Spain vs Argentina — What to know ahead of the final. aljazeera.com Lamine Yamal and Lionel Messi meet in a clash of generations in Sunday's blockbuster Spain vs Argentina World Cup final.
(2026-07-18). Egypt's 'Garbage City' recyclers reap gains from Iran war plastic squeeze. geo.tv 
In the labyrinthine alleyways of Cairo's Garbage City, recycling specialist Peter Romany finds himself fielding calls from factories scrambling for plastic to plug supply shortfalls caused by the Iran war.The 25-year-old is among the hundreds of recyclers and manufacturers across Egypt…
(2026-07-18). Hussam Abu Safiya beaten in Israeli detention. newarab.com 
Imprisoned Palestinian doctor Dr Abu Safiya's Now imprisoned for over a year, his family members, as well as…
(2026-07-18). Iraq: Photography Award 2026. icrc.org International Committee of the Red Cross & Iraqi Red Crescent Society…
(2026-07-18). 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.
(2026-07-18). Nigel Farage had state security after accepting £5m, so what is the truth? thecanary.co 
Nigel Farage and Reform UK have several ongoing scandals, with some of them being interlinked. Farage's biggest controversy is probably the undeclared £5 million gift he received from a foreign-based crypto donor. This is linked to Reform UK's controversial recent claim that their MPs receive no security from the state because Farage has at times […] | By
(2026-07-18). Homeland Security Secretary Mullin reiterates Trump threats about elections. aljazeera.com Mullin pledged to make Trump's election security demands 'mandatory' and implement a 'maximum pressure' campaign.
(2026-07-18). 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.
(2026-07-18). Chevron, ConocoPhillips advance Hormuz alternatives. al-monitor.com Oil agreements have been announced or are expected to be signed on Friday, toward the end of Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi's visit to the United States.
(2026-07-18). Poll shows nine in 10 families feel summer money pressures. thecanary.co 
The vast majority of parents in Britain and the north of Ireland feel "financial and emotional pressure" during the summer, according to research carried out by Save the Children. The charity polled 2,000 parents and found 88% are struggling with money worries during the long days, triggered by factors like added childcare costs and the […] | By
(2026-07-18). Spain, NOT France, to Play 2026 FIFA World Cup Final. ummid.com In yet another sensational semi-final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Wednesday July 15, 2026, Spain defeated the favorite France to advance to the Final of the Mega Event.
(2026-07-18). 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.
(2026-07-18). Palestinian agency warns about Israeli plans for more than 1,000 new illegal settlement units in West Bank. tribune.com.pk 
The Palestinian Colonisation and Wall Resistance Commission warned Friday that Israel is advancing new illegal settlement plans in the occupied West Bank involving the construction of 1,024 settlement units on more than 1,069 dunams (1,264.2 acres) of Palestinian land. | The commission said Israeli authorities are accelerating settlement expansion through projects aimed at "entrenching de facto annexation and expanding settlements" across the occupied territory. | It said Israel's Higher Planning Council, operating under the Civil Administration, has discussed nine settlement plans since the beginning of July…
(2026-07-18). The Revolt Against US Payment Monopolies. popularresistance.org On July 15, 2026, Washington announced a new 25% tariff on Brazilian goods, taking effect July 22 — a punishment aimed at protecting U.S. payment monopolies. Pix, Brazil's public instant-payment system, cuts Visa and Mastercard out of millions of transactions. | In July 2025, Trump imposed a 50% tariff on Brazilian goods in a failed attempt to stop the prosecution of former President Jair Bolsonaro, who was later sentenced to 27 years in prison for plotting a coup. When the U.S. Supreme Court struck down those tariffs in February 2026, Washington tried again.