(2026-07-16). US completes 'wave of strikes' on Iran as Tehran retaliates with attacks on military bases in Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait. tribune.com.pk 
The US launched two waves of attacks on Iran's coastal defences and missile sites on Wednesday after reimposing a naval blockade of its ports, while Iran struck back by targeting US military sites in neighbouring countries in what it called an "existential war" with America. | The latest escalation comes days after a fragile truce collapsed, raising the spectre of a return to full-scale war, with Iran once again threatening to shut off more regional energy exports. | t.co/8lYsAIspma | — U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) July 16, 2026 | Hostilities have intensified since Iran said late on Saturday i…
(2026-07-16). Iran will 'neutralise US interventions in the region', says army spokesperson. tribune.com.pk 
Spokesperson for the Iranian army Brigadier General Mohammad Akaminia stressed over Iran's strategy in controlling the Strait of Hormuz, and said that "We will undoubtedly resist until the end and will neutralize US' interventions in the region," according to IRNA on Thursday. | Spokesperson for the Islamic Republic of Iran Army Brigadier General Mohammad Akaminia, stresed Iran's definitive strategy in controlling the Strait of Hormuz, and said: "We will undoubtedly resist until the end and will neutralize US' interventions in the region." pic.twitter.com/wOBJtiY6qj | — IRNA News Agency ‚ò&a…
(2026-07-16). Satellite images reveal Iran's fury; US bases in Oman, Kuwait left in ruins as Mojtaba hits back. hindustantimes.com Fresh satellite imagery has fuelled claims of extensive damage to U.S.-linked military infrastructure in the Gulf following Iran's latest wave of missile and drone attacks. As Washington intensified strikes on Iranian military targets, Tehran claimed to have hit American positions across Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan, raising fears of a wider regional conflict. Several battlefield claims from both sides remain independently unverified.
(2026-07-16). Shipping firms avoid US-guided Hormuz route after Iranian attacks. geo.tv 
Vessels at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam,Oman, July 15, 2026. — ReutersIRGC claims responsibility for attacks on two Emirati supertankers.Greek maritime firms advise ships to delay voyages due to high risks.US insists the Strait of Hormuz remains open to commercial…
(2026-07-16). US launches multiple strikes on Iran, Tehran targets American bases in region. geo.tv 
Smoke rises from an explosion at an unknown location, during what US Centcom says are strikes on Iran, in this screen grab taken from a handout video released on July 15, 2026. — ReutersFresh escalation follows collapse of fragile US-Iran truce.Iran says Strait of Hormuz…
(2026-07-16). "Persia Has Become a Holy Land" William Morris and Iran. juancole.com Here is my most recent essay for William Morris was a nineteenth-century artist, poet, designer, craftsman, and socialist who reacted against the squalor of Britain under industrialization and took the side of put-upon workers against the new class of industrialists. Ironically, he c…
(2026-07-16). War frenzy grips UK: Panicked London stocks up on food as Russian attack fears grow | Putin, Ukraine. hindustantimes.com The UK has launched a nationwide emergency preparedness campaign, urging households to be ready for potential disruptions such as cyberattacks, severe weather and infrastructure failures. The move comes amid growing security concerns in Europe as the Russia-Ukraine war continues, with officials stressing preparedness rather than predicting an imminent conflict.
(2026-07-16). Trump's intelligence chief nominee won't say Biden won 2020 election. aljazeera.com US President Trump's nominee for top intel official, Jay Clayton, evaded directly stating that Biden won 2020 election…
(2026-07-15). (W.E. Talk) Expert: Talks on the Code of Conduct in South China Sea should be led by China and ASEAN, without external interference. ecns.cn Peace and stability in the South China Sea serve the interests of all parties and represent the greatest common denominator in China—ASEAN cooperation, noted Xu Liping, senior research fellow at the National Institute of International Strategy under the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS) in an exclusive interview with China News Network's "W.E. Talk" program.
(2026-07-16). Uganda: Military Seizing Government Critics. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Erias Lukwago, lawyer for Ugandan opposition politician Kizza Besigye, unlawfully seized by the military, leaves a court in Kampala, on June 22, 2026, having been remanded into custody, on charges related to representing his client. | © 2026 Hajarah Nalwadda/Getty Images…
(2026-07-15). Xi urges high-quality urban renewal. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping stressed advancing high-quality urban renewal during an inspection tour in Shanghai on Wednesday, calling for comprehensive efforts to fully embrace the people-centered philosophy of urban development and keep enhancing urban residents' sense of gain, happiness and security.
(2026-07-16). Troy Jackson's Politics Are Rooted in Maine Logger Struggles. portside.org Troy Jackson's Politics Are Rooted in Maine Logger Struggles |
(2026-07-16). Trump Brags He's Going To Commit War Crimes in Iran. portside.org Trump Brags He's Going To Commit War Crimes in Iran |
(2026-07-16). South Korea's international adoptees seek justice, not homecoming. aljazeera.com South Korea's government has acknowledged wrongs, but advocates say accountability is still lacking.
(2026-07-16). Climate Retreat Documented in the New York Times. wattsupwiththat.com Reality bats last, it has been said. Energy affordability, reliability, and plenty trump unsustainable politically correct, economically incorrect wind, solar, and batteries. It is time for a real free market with politics demoted.
(2026-07-16). Ten things a president can't do: Trump has tried them anyway. juancole.com ( Neither did th…
(2026-07-16). Super Typhoon Bavi leaves a trail of death and destruction in the Pacific. wsws.org The human toll of Super Typhoon Bavi was compounded by decades of underinvestment in public infrastructure, social inequality and the diversion of resources toward militarism.
(2026-07-16). "A badge and a gun do not give these agents a license to kill" : Anger boils over in Biddeford, Maine after ICE killing of Joan Sebastian Guerrero. wsws.org There is enormous anger in Biddeford, Maine, a working class city of about 22,000, over the murder of Joan Sebastian Guerrero, a 26-year-old worker from Colombia gunned down by federal immigration agents Monday morning as he drove to work.
(2026-07-16). SEP/IYSSE online public lecture: Lessons of the 2022 mass uprising in Sri Lanka for workers and youth. wsws.org This public lecture, hosted by the SEP and IYSSE, will discuss the lessons of Sri Lanka's 2022 mass uprising for working people entering into struggles against the JVP/NPP government's implementation of IMF austerity, authoritarian measures and the unfolding world war.
(2026-07-16). Australia: Survey reveals determination of Victorian educators to fight as union calls 1-day strike. wsws.org The union leadership is desperately seeking to regain control of the dispute, having entered backroom negotiations with the government shortly after its sellout deal was rejected by teachers.
(2026-07-15). 2,667 Chinese-made vehicles set sail from Guangxi to Middle East. ecns.cn A Chinese ro-ro vessel departed Qinzhou Port in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region for Aqaba Port in Jordan on Wednesday, carrying 2,667 domestically produced vehicles.
(2026-07-16). Critics slam idea to create US combatant command for robots. responsiblestatecraft.org Even as the Pentagon
(2026-07-16). Celebrations erupt in Argentina's capital after World Cup semifinal win. aljazeera.com Jubilant fans leapt with joy in Buenos Aires after Argentina defeated England 2-1 in Wednesday's World Cup semifinal.
(2026-07-16). Trump's police state crackdown and the onslaught against Iran: Two fronts of one war. wsws.org American imperialism wages war abroad to subjugate Iran. It wages the war at home against the class that must pay for it and whose opposition must be broken.
(2026-07-16). Argentina late show sinks England and sets up World Cup final against Spain. tribune.com.pk 
Argentina's Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez struck late goals to snatch a 2-1 win over England in the World Cup semi-final on Wednesday to send Lionel Messi's reigning champions into the weekend showpiece match against Spain. | Just when England appeared set for victory after Anthony Gordon's second-half goal, Argentina mounted a relentless late siege and got their reward as Fernandez levelled before Martinez completed the turnaround in the 92nd minute with Messi providing the pass for the equaliser and the cross for the winner. | The result added another unforgettable chapter to…
(2026-07-15). Mainland takes measures to assist Taiwan compatriots, businesses affected by floods and storms. ecns.cn Chinese mainland authorities have launched relief measures to assist Taiwan compatriots and Taiwan-funded enterprises in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Hubei Province and Gansu Province, which were affected by storms and flooding, a mainland spokesperson said on Wednesday.
(2026-07-16). Iran's World Cup ordeal was a dress rehearsal for renewed war. responsiblestatecraft.org Over the past week, the U.S. resumed heavy airstrikes on Iran, hitting over 300 targets in the first three nights alone,
(2026-07-15). Zheng Qinwen fires 13 aces to reach Athens quarterfinals. ecns.cn Chinese Zheng Qinwen beat Australian Elena Micic 6-4, 6-1 on Wednesday to reach the Athens quarterfinal.
(2026-07-16). Trump's Immigration Courts Are Turning Deportation Into an Assembly Line. portside.org Trump's Immigration Courts Are Turning Deportation Into an Assembly Line |
(2026-07-16). Toronto engulfed by wildfire smoke as US cities threatened. aljazeera.com Monitor ranks Toronto as having the worst air quality on earth, surpassing Kinshasa, DR Congo, and New Delhi, India.
(2026-07-16). Data Centers To Add Billions in Power Costs in 13 States. portside.org Data Centers To Add Billions in Power Costs in 13 States |
(2026-07-16). Rank-and-file candidate for UAW president calls for abolition of union bureaucracy as criminal probe of Shawn Fain continues. wsws.org Will Lehman, a Mack Trucks worker in Macungie, Pennsylvania, who was nominated for UAW president at last month's Constitutional Convention on a program of abolishing the union bureaucracy, issued a statement this week on the federal criminal investigation into UAW President Shawn Fain.
(2026-07-16). UK proposes voluntary overnight social media curfew for older teens. aljazeera.com Latest government measure aimed at curbing digital harm comes after under-16 social media ban announced last month.
(2026-07-16). Wildfire smoke engulfs Toronto, Canada and turns its skies orange. aljazeera.com Wildfire smoke turned skies orange over Toronto and the rest of Ontario.
(2026-07-16). 'Epic squared': Scaloni lauds Argentina's back-to-back World Cup comebacks. aljazeera.com 'There was blood in the water, and we went for it,' Argentina coach said of the relentless late attacks against England.
(2026-07-16). 'Sway' gives voice to Pakistan's football dream. tribune.com.pk 
KARACHI | As Pakistan's football revival gathers pace on and off the field, the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) has released "Sway," a music project that brings together football, culture and artists from across the world. | Produced in collaboration with Humnava and co-curated by music producer Xulfi, the song was filmed in Hunza and Lyari, highlighting two distinct landscapes that have become part of Pakistan's football story. The project aims to reflect the communities, supporters and players who have sustained the sport over the years. | The release follows a period of renewed success for Pakistan's nat…
(2026-07-16). New fellowship for Pakistan's emerging women documentary filmmakers announced. tribune.com.pk 
Two-time Academy Award-winning filmmaker Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy has announced the eight fellows selected for the latest edition of Patakha Pictures' Claim the Frame programme, which will support four documentary films by emerging women filmmakers from across Pakistan. | The five-month fellowship, launched in partnership with the Scottish Documentary Institute and the British Council, will provide funding and mentorship to filmmakers exploring themes including climate change, identity, resilience and social change. This year's documentaries will focus on stories ranging from Pakistan's first female drifter and c…
(2026-07-16). Champagne Song: Sentenced 100 Years for Anti-Fascism. wibailoutpeople.org 
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(2026-07-16). Dar heads to Shanghai to formalise Pakistan's founding role in AI organisation. tribune.com.pk 
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Thursday departed for Shanghai on a two-day visit to attend the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference and formalise the country's participation in a new international artificial intelligence organisation, according to a statement issued by the Foreign Office (FO). | According to the FO, Pakistan will join the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization (WAICO) as a founding member during the visit. It said the deputy prime minister "will sign the agreement" for Pakistan's accession to WAICO as a founding member. | Deputy Prime Minister/…
(2026-07-15). (W.E. Talk) Expert urges deeper economic and security cooperation between China and ASEAN to foster new growth. ecns.cn The year 2026 marks the fifth anniversary of the China-ASEAN Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia.
(2026-07-16). France's Morocco reset: What French PM Lecornu's visit to Rabat signals. aljazeera.com The trip highlights how Paris and Rabat are turning a diplomatic rapprochement into a broader strategic partnership.
(2026-07-16). Harlan Crow Maxed Out Campaign Donations to John Fetterman. theintercept.com 
The billionaire Republican megadonor had come under scrutiny for his ties to Clarence Thomas, while the senator drew ire for unconditionally supporting Israel. | Billionaire Republican megadonor Harlan R. Crow gave the maximum allowed contribution to the campaign for Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., according to a new filing with the Federal Election Commission on Wednesday. | Crow — magnate of a Texas real estate empire, longtime Republican donor, and past
(2026-07-16). 'They Want It All': Mumia Abu Jamal. wibailoutpeople.org 
We're in a moment right now, and I gave them my epoch speech about—This is a turning point in the nation's history, and for the first time, capital has, you know, they've got the whip hand, and they're whipping, and they're trying to get it all. And they, you know, they have a, they have …
(2026-07-15). China issues eco-environmental monitoring plan for 2026-2030. ecns.cn The Ministry of Ecology and Environment and the National Development and Reform Commission have jointly issued a plan to improve eco-environmental monitoring during China's 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030), Xinhua News Agency reported.
(2026-07-16). Two Philly-area Democrats voted against the bipartisan 'compromise' state budget. Here's why. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Pennsylvania's $50.8 billion State Sens. Nikil Saval, D-Philadelphia, and Katie Muth, D-Chester County, praised the budget's investments in public ed…
(2026-07-15). China's power consumption rises 5.3% in H1. ecns.cn China's electricity consumption rose 5.3% year on year in the first half of 2026, supported by robust growth in internet data services, electric vehicle charging and high-tech manufacturing, official data showed on Wednesday.
(2026-07-15). Van plunges off cliff in SW China's Sichuan, causing 6 deaths, 11 injuries. ecns.cn Six people were killed and 11 others injured after a van carrying 17 people plunged off a cliff in southwest China's Sichuan Province late Wednesday, local authorities said.
(2026-07-16). LOL! The Guardian Is Upset That Nobody Wants Climate in Their Weather Anymore. wattsupwiththat.com After years of lectures that every hurricane, flood, drought, wildfire, and a hot summer day is caused by climate change, people have grown weary of the message.
(2026-07-15). Regular rail-truck intermodal service links Tianjin and Kazakhstan. ecns.cn A freight train carrying 40 standard containers departed from Tianjin International Land Port on Thursday, marking the official launch of a regular rail-truck intermodal service between Tianjin and Kazakhstan.
(2026-07-16). Two months since the Ebola outbreak, response in Congo losing ground. wsws.org Two months after the WHO declared a global emergency, the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak has spread to five provinces, and the agency now estimates the true toll is at least two to four times the confirmed count.
(2026-07-16). Argentina's Falklands banner sparks controversy at World Cup. aljazeera.com Argentina players held up a banner declaring 'Las Malvinas son Argentinas' after beating England.
(2026-07-16). FIFA World Cup 2026: Messi and Argentina storm into another WC final defeating England. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: England looked set to pull off a famous win. Lionel Messi was kept quiet for most of the match, Thomas Tuchel's tactics worked brilliantly, and Anthony Gordon's second-half goal gave the Three Lions a 1-0 lead, putting them close to their first FIFA World Cup final since 1966. | However, champions know how to bounce back when it matters most. Argentina showed that once again. Instead of scoring himself, Messi controlled the game from deeper areas, while his teammates stepped up to turn the match around. Argentina fought back to claim a 2-1 victory over England in the semi-final in Atlanta on Thurs…
(2026-07-16). Red Flags (report back from Iran) The Grayzone. wibailoutpeople.org
(2026-07-16). Donald Trump is running out of options in Iran. juancole.com
(2026-07-15). What is really inside this mountain? Iran just issued a warning to Trump that changes everything. hindustantimes.com Iran has issued a strong warning to the United States after reports of President Donald Trump's threat to strike the underground "Pickaxe Mountain" site near the Natanz nuclear complex. Tehran says any attack would trigger a devastating response targeting U.S. interests and regional partners. Western analysts believe the deeply buried tunnel network has become a major intelligence focus, while Iran insists the site is not being used for nuclear activities and says such allegations are aimed at justifying military action. The underground facility has emerged as a key flashpoint in the escalating U.S.-Iran standoff…
(2026-07-15). Explainer-What is Pickaxe Mountain, the Iranian nuclear-linked site threatened by Trump? al-monitor.com July 15 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to attack a site linked to Iran's nuclear programme known as Pickaxe Mountain, a fortified facility buried deep underground near one of Tehran's main nuclear sites."We're going to take out Pickaxe Mountain. Tell the Iranians to be ready," Trump said in a July 13 interview on the Hugh Hewitt Show.The threat reflects escalating tensions as Tehran and Washington trade fire in the Gulf, setting back efforts to end the conflict.Here's what we know about Pickaxe Mountain: WHERE IS IT?
(2026-07-15). China says opposes US sanctions bill targeting Russia energy buyers. tribune.com.pk 
China said on Wednesday it "firmly opposes" a sanctions bill proposed by United States senators and supported by President Donald Trump that targets countries buying Russian energy. | The bipartisan legislation could potentially clear the way for the US to exert stronger pressure on Russia over its war in Ukraine. US senators spearheading the bill said in a joint statement last week that they expected to unveil the updated legislation "very soon". | China, among the biggest buyers of Russian oil, hit back on Wednesday, accusing Washington of using "double standards and coercion". | Read: US sanctions more than…
(2026-07-15). US says it issued sanctions to disrupt weapon procurement. al-monitor.com WASHINGTON, July 15 (Reuters) – The U.S government issued sanctions on Wednesday targeting individuals and entities that it said were a part of an international network helping Iran procure weapons.The sanction targets include Iranian and Russian nationals, as well as entities bases in Iran, Russia and Nigeria, the U.S. Treasury Department said in a statement.
(2026-07-15). Internal Estimates Put Iran War Cost Near $100 Billion, Reports Say. truthout.org The U.S.-Israeli war on Iran has already cost the U.S. up to $100 billion, the Trump administration has internally estimated — over three times higher than the Trump administration's public estimates of the price tag. Citing six people familiar with internal estimates, including three U.S. officials, NBC reports that the Pentagon has estimated that the costs of the historically unpopular war… |
(2026-07-15). Senators Block Pentagon Bill Over Iran War and US-Israeli Military Integration. truthout.org As expected, members of the Senate Democratic Caucus on Tuesday blocked debate on an annual military spending authorization bill over President Donald Trump's ongoing illegal war of choice on Iran and provisions for closer US-Israeli military integration. Upper chamber lawmakers voted 50-46, mostly along party lines, against proceeding with debate on the National Defense Authorization Act… |
(2026-07-15). Headlines for July 15, 2026. democracynow.org Trump Threatens to Attack Civilian Infrastructure as U.S. Continues Attacks on Iran, Senate Democrats Block $1.15 Trillion Pentagon Budget Bill over Iran War, Progressives Push Back as House Democratic Leader Opposes Ending Military Aid to Israel, Israeli Forces Kill More Children in Gaza, ICE Says It Will Halt Traffic Stops After Deadly Shootings by Agents, Minnesota Prosecutors Finally Receive Evidence in Killings of Renee Good, Alex Pretti, Texas DA Opens Independent Criminal Probe Into ICE Killing of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, The Guardian: 12 People Detained at Colorado Immigration Jail Contracted Tuberculosis,…
(2026-07-15). The Iran war destroyed the strategic logic of the Abraham Accords. responsiblestatecraft.org The Abraham Accords sought to succeed where decades of negotiations had failed. By separating Arab normalization with Israel from the Palestinian issue, the effort bypassed the core concept of the 2002 Arab Peace Initiative, which explicitly tied the normalization to the creation of a Palestinian state on its 1967 borders. The Accords made no attempt to discuss or adjust this principle; instead, they discarded it outright.This American approach was based on an exchange of interests. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Bahrain acquired the security assurances they had long sought to protect them from Iran, alon…
(2026-07-15). Facing debacle in Iran, Trump threatens to attack Iranian power plants and bridges. wsws.org US President Donald Trump threatened Tuesday to destroy Iran's power plants and bridges, as the United States reimposed its naval blockade of Iranian ports and bombed the country for a fourth day.
(2026-07-15). Liberals Have Relaxed About Trump Because They Trust Him To Keep The Wars Going. caitlinjohnstone.com.au Have you noticed how the liberal establishment hasn't been nearly as emotional and outraged about Trump's second term as they were about his first? Now that he's the president who bombed Iran, the entire western political/media class is cool with him. | The term "Trump Derangement Syndrome" has always been used by the MAGA crowd as a blanket pejorative to protect the president from criticism, but during Trump's first term it wasn't entirely unfair. You'd see Democrats shrieking their lungs out over Trump doing…
(2026-07-15). First Full Day Of Resumed U.S. Blockade On Iranian Ports Erupts In New Attacks (Updated). twz.com 
(2026-07-15). Some ships refusing US-military guided Hormuz transits after attacks, sources say. al-monitor.com By Jonathan Saul and Renee MaltezouLONDON/ATHENS, July 15 (Reuters) – Shipping companies are avoiding using a U.S. military-guided transit scheme through the Strait of Hormuz after a wave of Iranian attacks on vessels sparked safety concerns, seven maritime security and shipping industry sources said.For decades ships sailed into and out of the Gulf using a safe set of lanes down the middle of the strait established by the U.N.'s shipping agency in 1968 dubbed the Traffic Separation Scheme.
(2026-07-15). Trump resumes Iran port blockade and threatens strikes on energy targets. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump speaks in the White House. — AFP/FileTrump threatens strikes on Iran's power plants, bridges and energy targets .Trump says attacks can be avoided if Tehran resumes negotiations.Iran rejects US pressure and vowed not to negotiate under…
(2026-07-15). US sanctions more than 50 individuals, entities, vessels tied to Iranian shipping. tribune.com.pk 
The US imposed sanctions Tuesday on more than 50 individuals, companies and vessels accused of supporting an alleged illicit shipping and sanctions evasion network linked to Iranian oil shipping magnate Mohammad Hossein Shamkhani, the Treasury Department announced. | The Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control said the measures are part of Washington's broader campaign to increase economic pressure on Iran following what it described as Tehran's renewed "destabilizing attacks" in the Strait of Hormuz. | The sanctions target financial facilitators, shipping executives, logistics firms and…
(2026-07-15). 'They better behave,' Trump warns Iran amid fresh hostilities. tribune.com.pk 
United States President Donald Trump issued a new warning Wednesday to Iran, saying Tehran understands Washington's position and cautioned that it "better behave" amid tensions between the two countries. | After arriving in the state of Pennsylvania, where he is scheduled to address the Defence and Innovation Summit, Trump declined to set a specific deadline for Iran. | "I don't like giving deadlines, but they pretty much know — they know the story. They better behave," he added. | Meanwhile, Iran's Parliament Speaker and top negotiator, Mohammed Bagher Ghalibaf, said that Tehran "must always be prepared…
(2026-07-15). Trump Administration Scrutinizes Groups Representing Children. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Migrant teens line up for a class in San Benito, Texas, in August 29, 2019. | © 2019 Eric Gay/AP Photo | Federal agents from Immigration and Customs Enforcement's Homeland Security Investigations and Health and Human Services made unannounced visits in June to several DC-area legal aid nonprofits dedicated to representing unaccompanied immigrant children.According to media reports, the agents asked for documents and financial records relating to the organizations' child clients from Kids in Need of Defense (KIND), Amica, and Ayuda. Leaders from the targeted organizations and immigr…
(2026-07-15). Lebanon army enters Palestinian camp ahead of Aoun's US visit. al-monitor.com Lebanese military forces took over offices belonging to Palestinian factions inside a refugee camp in the north as a sixth round of talks between Lebanese and Israeli ambassadors concluded.
(2026-07-15). In occupied zone of Lebanon, Israeli military veterans see shadow of past wars. al-monitor.com By Maayan LubellISRAEL-LEBANON BORDER, July 15 (Reuters) – Israeli leaders describe the territory now occupied in Lebanon as a war gain, but some military veterans see the so-called "buffer zone" as a deadly replay of a doomed strategy they experienced first-hand.Gil Shely recalls being told daily by his commanders in the late 1980s, in what was known then as the southern Lebanon "security strip", that he was protecting Israel's north."Looking back, it was all fairy tales," he said.
(2026-07-15). Lebanon, Israel conclude talks on 'pilot zones' in Rome. newarab.com 
(2026-07-15). What are the obstacles to peace between Israel and Lebanon? aljazeera.com Another round of talks is under way between Israel and Lebanon to try to advance the ceasefire agreement.
(2026-07-15). Lebanon, Israel conclude US-brokered talks on in Rome. al-monitor.com BEIRUT, July 15 (Reuters) – Lebanon and Israel concluded U.S.-brokered talks in Romeon Wednesday, with a U.S. official saying they had made progress on implementing a plan that could see Israeli forces begin to withdraw from some parts of southern Lebanon within days.The two longtime foes held ambassador-level talks at the U.S. embassy in Rome on Tuesday and Wednesday — their sixth round of face-to-face negotiations since a new war erupted on March 2 between Israel and Lebanese armed group Hezbollah, triggered by the wider regional conflict.
(2026-07-15). Netanyahu plans US visit for Trump meeting, Graham memorial. al-monitor.com President Donald Trump is also meeting with Lebanon's president next week.
(2026-07-15). How Israel's evolving strategy is reshaping southern Lebanon. newarab.com 
Analysis: Israel's evolving strategy in southern Lebanon signals a shift from a wider physical presence to an occupation that relies heavily on technology | When Israel occupied southern Lebanon between 1982 and 2000, maintaining control meant thousands of soldiers stationed inside the territory, with reinforced military outposts and daily clashes with fighters from a newly founded Nearly three decades later, the battlefield looks fundamentally different. | Today, Israel…
(2026-07-15). Latest Case of "Palestine Exception" to Free Speech Is "Golden Gate Defendants" truthout.org Jury deliberations in the case of a group of San Francisco protesters dubbed the "Golden Gate Defendants" resulted in multiple misdemeanor convictions on July 2, 2026. The case stems from an organized action that took place April 15, 2024, in protest of the U.S.-enabled Israeli genocide in Gaza. Twenty-six people were initially arrested for blocking traffic on San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge… |
(2026-07-15). Australian government threats to defund universities that fail to suppress anti-genocide dissent. wsws.org Labor is stepping up a witch-hunting atmosphere against opponents of the mounting Israeli assault on the people of Gaza.
(2026-07-15). Satrmer govt didn't do enough to stop Israeli war crimes in Gaza: UK PM-in-waiting. ummid.com Andy Burnham, the prospective Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, has apologised for the response of the Labour Party under Keir Starmer to the Israel's genocide in Gaza, saying that they 'didn't get it right' and should 'do better' under his leadership.
(2026-07-15). Meta used AI to lay off disabled workers. thecanary.co 
Tech giant and genocide enabler Meta is accused of using AI software to target disabled people for layoffs in a new court case. In May, Meta announced they would be sacking around 8,000 people. But a new lawsuit claims the company used a combination of AI tools which gathered data on employees' performance. These include […] | By
(2026-07-15). "Fighting Back" : Mahmoud Khalil Sues Trump Admin, Pro-Israel Groups for Conspiracy to Suppress Speech. democracynow.org 
We speak with Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil about his lawsuit against top Trump administration officials, two pro-Israel groups and a conservative think tank for conspiring to suppress his constitutional right to free speech. | Khalil, who helped lead protests at Columbia University against the U.S.-backed Israeli genocide in Gaza, was one of several international students targeted for deportation by the Trump administration last year over pro-Palestine advocacy. | "I don't want everything that happened to me to go in vain," says Khalil.
(2026-07-15). Presidente de Cuba se reunió con representantes del Congreso de EEUU. radiohc.cu El presidente de Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel, se reunió con una delegación de la Cámara de Representantes del Congreso de Estados Unidos que visitó la isla entre el 9 y el 13 de julio, informó este martes el propio mandatario. | El canciller, Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, refirió por su parte que los congresistas Mark Pocan, Maxine Dexter, Teresa Leger y Delia Ramirez constataron durante su viaje a la isla, y con sus intercambios de primera mano, el severo castigo colectivo al que el gobierno estadounidense somete al pueblo cubano. | "Han sido testigos del impacto inhumano de la genocida política diseñada desde el sur de…
(2026-07-15). Chinese foreign ministry urges U.S. to lift blockade, coercion on Cuba. ecns.cn The U.S. should listen to the just call of the international community, immediately lift its blockade, coercion and pressure against Cuba, and stop violating the Cuban people's right to subsistence and right to development, a spokesperson for the Chinese foreign ministry said Tuesday.
(2026-07-15). Díaz-Canel receives U.S. Democratic congressional representatives. radiohc.cu Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of the Republic, received a delegation of Democratic members of the US House of Representatives on July 11. The delegation visited the island between July 9 and 13, according to Granma newspaper and the Presidency's social media accounts.
(2026-07-15). Cuba promueve negocios en Feria TIC 2026. radiohc.cu Cuba presentó en Trinidad y Tobago sus principales oportunidades de negocios e inversión durante la Feria TIC 2026, un espacio regional que reúne a empresas tecnológicas y proyectos innovadores. | Según publica el sitio oficial del Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores, la delegación cubana expuso las potencialidades del país en sectores estratégicos como telecomunicaciones, software, energías renovables y servicios digitales, con énfasis en la cooperación regional y la atracción de capital extranjero. | De acuerdo con la fuente, la participación en la feria busca fortalecer vínculos con el Caribe y posicionar a Cu…
(2026-07-15). Confían en Cuba en que transformaciones aportarán al crecimiento económico. radiohc.cu El gobierno cubano exhortó a los trabajadores a una movilización consciente hacia el salto productivo demandado por la economía doméstica y a fiscalizar transformaciones de gran calado. | El parlamento de la mayor de las Antillas aprobó recientemente más de 170 medidas que comprenden transformaciones económicas y sociales. | De acuerdo con el gobierno, las alternativas se orientan a salvar el proyecto de justicia social, amenazado por acentuadas dificultades, en lo esencial por el recrudecido bloqueo de Estados Unidos y su cerco energético. | Los cambios, algunos en vías de aplicación, no desvían al país de la or…
(2026-07-15). Cubanos en Colombia rechazan medidas coercitivas contra la isla. radiohc.cu La Asociación de Cubanos Residentes en Colombia (ACRC) rechazó este martes el nuevo paquete de medidas coercitivas impuesto por Estados Unidos a la isla que, según denunció, recrudece el impacto del bloqueo existente desde hace seis décadas. | De acuerdo con la organización, las restricciones anunciadas contra las entidades cubanas buscan asfixiar la economía y que "el ciudadano de a pie siga sufriendo las consecuencias de escases de alimentos, falta de combustible para movilidad y las termoeléctricas, horas sin electricidad para realizar las tareas cotidianas en el trabajo o en el hogar". | Calificó como una far…
(2026-07-15). Cuba: Ministro descarta que caída del Sistema Eléctrico Nacional responda a errores operacionales. radiohc.cu El ministro de Energía y Minas de Cuba, Vicente de la O Levy, descartó que la desconexión del Sistema Electroenergético Nacional (SEN) ocurrida este martes respondiera a errores de operación y destacó la capacidad técnica de la Unión Eléctrica. | En declaraciones a la prensa el titular desmintió también que la situación sea atribuida al éxodo de trabajadores del sector, aunque reconoció que como en cualquier organización hay salida del personal, lo cual no implica "pérdida del conocimiento". | Remarcó que los trabajadores laboran sin descanso y empeño para la recuperación del SEN, cuya caída ocurrió a las 11: 05,…
(2026-07-15). Israeli daily attacks on Gaza is concentrating people into zones. newarab.com 
Israeli air strikes across the The escalation comes as indirect ceasefire negotiations in Cairo remain deadlocked, with one of the k…
(2026-07-15). Pro-Palestine Activist Fergie Chambers Arrested In Spain. popularresistance.org Fergie Chambers, the American activist and heir to the Cox family fortune who has financed humanitarian relief in Gaza alongside pro-Palestinian campaigns, has been arrested in Spain on a US extradition request alleging money laundering and other offences. | Chambers was arrested on Friday morning on the island of Ibiza. Later that day, he appeared before a judge, who denied him bail pending extradition proceedings. | Over the past decade, Chambers has used part of his inherited fortune to support humanitarian initiatives in Gaza and legal defence funds for left-wing activists in the United States and the UK.
(2026-07-15). Venezuela Announces Zero Tolerance for Illegal Marine Earthquake Waste Dumping. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( "Our coasts and bodies of water are not waste deposits," the state environmental institution asserted, calling on organized communities and local businesses to maintain absolute vig…
(2026-07-15). Why Venezuela's earthquakes were so devastating: Geology, vulnerability, and years of structural neglect. globalvoices.org When seismic hazards meet social collapse, disasters become far more destructiveOriginally published on Map of the earthquakes' impact across seven Venezuelan states, highlighting Ground Zero: La Guaira. Screenshot taken from the
(2026-07-15). Why Iran shut the Strait of Hormuz after Decades of holding Back. juancole.com The Conversation) — US forces have struck Trump has also inscribed the U…
(2026-07-15). US and Iran back at war: What happened and what's next. newarab.com 
The US and Iran have resumed hostilities, with new strikes and threats of escalation centred on Iran's renewed blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. | The United States launched a wave of strikes against Iran on Wednesday, after it reimposed a naval blockade in a Nearly a month after they signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at ending the Middle East war, the two sides resumed fighting with strikes on targets across the region. | Iran's Revolutionary Guards said they targeted the US Fifth Fleet in Bahrain, w…
(2026-07-15). Fuel supply chain under stress. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan's fuel supply chain is again showing signs of stress as policy delays, the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and low stocks have sparked fears of an oil shortage in the country. | Industry officials warn that a combination of critically low petrol stocks, delayed imports, rising international oil prices and unresolved financial issues could push the country towards another supply crisis. | The warning comes at a time when motor gasoline (petrol) inventories have dropped to around 379,442 tonnes, including the local refinery production, which are enough for only 14 days of consumption based on current de…
(2026-07-15). Altamira's "left" critique of the PTS offers no alternative to Argentina's working class. wsws.org The PTS and its coalition partners are being called upon by the ruling class to channel the growing political radicalization behind bourgeois politics.
(2026-07-15). At least 30 people dead in Thailand bar fire. wsws.org The violation of fire safety measures was not an isolated case, but indicative of widespread practices in Thailand where public welfare is subordinated to private profit.
(2026-07-15). Sunday 7/19: No Detention Center in Gilroy: Shut it Down! indybay.org Meet at San Ysidro Park, 770 Murray Ave, Gilroy, March to 7240 Holsclaw RD, Gilroy…
(2026-07-15). Drinking water need to be assessed. tribune.com.pk 
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif directed deputy commissioners across the province on Tuesday to identify areas lacking access to safe drinking water and immediately submit reports in this regard. | Chairing a meeting on the rehabilitation of filtration plants, the chief minister instructed the district administrations to identify localities where residents had to travel long distances to obtain potable water and assess the needs of areas facing acute shortages. | She sought immediate reports from the DCs of Khushab, Dera Ghazi Khan, Bahawalpur and Rahim Yar Khan on the prevailing drinking water situa…
(2026-07-15). $6.7b oil facility sought from Saudi. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan has sought a $6.7 billion concessional oil financing facility from Saudi Arabia for a period of 15 years, aimed at ensuring energy security amid heightened Middle East conflict that may keep global prices high and put additional stress on the country's foreign exchange reserves. | A spokeswoman of the Ministry of Economic Affairs confirmed to The Express Tribune that the matter of Saudi oil facility on deferred payments was under discussion. | The sources said Pakistan was actively seeking the $6.7 billion Saudi facility at 1% interest rate for a period of 15 years. The matter has been discussed at th…
(2026-07-15). How the failed 2016 coup reshaped Türkiye's civil-military relations. aljazeera.com Takeover bid 10 years ago sped up efforts to expand civilian oversight, experts say, reducing chances of another coup.
(2026-07-15). Manitowoc, July 18, 2026: Progressive Lakeshore People Food Drive. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-07-15). China's key economic indicators in H1 of 2026. ecns.cn China's GDP expanded by 4.7 percent year-on-year to 69.57 trillion yuan ($10.28 trillion) in the first half of 2026, remaining well within the government's annual growth target of 4.5 to 5 percent and showing resilience despite growing global economic uncertainties, data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) showed on Wednesday.
(2026-07-15). Two suspects killed, two injured in encounters. tribune.com.pk 
Two suspected criminals were killed and two others injured in alleged encounters involving the Crime Control Department (CCD) and district police. | According to the police, CCD teams raided a location in Jhumra to arrest a wanted suspect, Afzal, after receiving intelligence reports about his presence there. | The police said four men opened fire on the personnel, triggering an exchange of gunfire. Afzal, a resident of Katcha Jhumra wanted in several cases of robbery, was allegedly shot by his accomplices and died while being shifted to a hospital. | His accomplices escaped, and raids was launched to arrest th…
(2026-07-15). The Giving Circle's Uganda Charitable Effort. mediasanctuary.org In 2011, the Ugandan Government asked The Giving Circle in Saratoga to visit a village referred to as "the forgotten people — the poorest village in Uganda." The Giving Circle responded by improving sanitation, building a school, a nursing/midwife clinic, and a communal kitchen for shared meals. They worked with the residents to set up sustainable farming to provide badly needed income. In 2014 The Giving Circle stepped in to help a struggling primary school in Kagoma, Uganda. Ron Deutsch talks with Mark Dunlea of Hudson Mohawk Magazine about the Giving Circle's recent trip to Uganda.
(2026-07-15). Vanuatu to take decades-long dispute with France to international court. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Kaya Selby of RNZ Pacific Vanuatu will escalate a decades-long dispute with France over two uninhabited islands to international arbitrators. Talks between the two countries left everything to be desired on June 30, with neither country budging on its claim of sovereignty. The Matthew and Hunter Islands have been controlled by France for decades,…
(2026-07-15). Digital sovereignty and the danger of the off switch. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-07-15). Tarik Shah Hosts Jam Sessions at Lark Tavern on Mondays. mediasanctuary.org Bassist Tarik Shah is hosting jam sessions on Monday nights at Lark Tavern from 7-9pm. Fellow bassist Brad Monkell interviewed Tarik about what makes a good jam session, the importance of musicians communicating with each other, and his way with the bass.
(2026-07-15). Nation building: how not to nation build. onlineopinion.com.au Australia's regions are struggling, not because they have nothing to offer, but because what they have to offer is often vandalised by government.
(2026-07-15). Sunday 7/19: Alameda Indivisible: "John Lewis: Good Trouble" Film FREE Screening & Panel Discussion. indybay.org Alameda Theatre and Cinaplex | 2317 Central Ave | Alameda, CA 94501 | PLEASE NOTE: Because this is a free showing hosted at the Alameda Theatre and Cineplex, you will need to get your FREE tickets through the Alameda Theatre box office or through their website (with a tiny on-line processing fee): www.alamedatheatres.com/showtimes/…
(2026-07-15). Authors, publishers sue Google over alleged AI copyright infringement. aljazeera.com Hachette and Elsevier lead US legal action against Google, alleging misuse of books for Gemini AI model training.
(2026-07-15). WHYY Newscast for Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-07-15). Immersive Documentary Centers Human Rights in Climate Crisis. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A resident of the Ngongosila community in Malaita Province, Solomon Islands views Virtual Reality content during a demo session. | © 2025 NowHere Media/Human Rights Watch…
(2026-07-15). Argentina and England collide with World Cup final spot at stake. newarab.com 
(2026-07-15). Tommy Robinson boosts smear campaign against Scottish father. thecanary.co 
A Scottish father has been smeared online after he stood up to an anti-migration protest in his area. Among those smearing him is the notorious racist agitator Tommy Robinson: Far right thug Tommy Robinson was one of the highest profile Twitter accounts who pushed this video, falsely accusing this innocent brown British man of filming […] | By
(2026-07-15). Palestinian history is not up for debate. mronline.org 
The backlash against a landmark national museum exhibition on the Nakba exposes an enduring effort to silence Palestinian voices.
(2026-07-15). Jack Copley: Rentier Regimes. newleftreview.org Jack Copley on Timothy Mitchell, The Alibi of Capital. Capital re-conceptualized as terraforming expropriation of the future.
(2026-07-15). Giant 'Bond Villian' Space Mirror Approved by Feds. wattsupwiththat.com You probably assumed giant orbiting mirrors capable of directing sunlight at Earth would remain safely in the realm of Hollywood fantasy.
(2026-07-15). Layyah gets Green Bus service. tribune.com.pk 
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif inaugurated the Green Electric Bus service in Layyah online. | According to a spokesperson for the district administration, the inaugural ceremony was organised at the Sports Complex. | Deputy Commissioner Asif Ali Dogar and political leaders launched the service by cutting a ribbon. | Speaking on the occasion, the DC said the service would greatly benefit students, women, senior citizens and employees by providing better transport facilities. | He added that the low fares and modern facilities would help reduce commuters' travel expenses, while the air-conditioned bus…
(2026-07-15). Punjab girl murder in UK: Police arrest accused in Kirandeep Kaur murder case. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: Nearly three days after 24-year-old Punjab resident Kirandeep Kaur was fatally stabbed in London, the Metropolitan Police have arrested and charged a man in connection with the case.The accused has been identified as Daniel Sean James (44), a resident of Mercer Place, Pinner. He has been charged with murder, attempted murder and possession of a bladed article, the police said.UK police file murder chargesAccording to the Metropolitan Police, the accused was formally charged on July 13 and produced before Willesden Magistrates' Court on July 14. The investigation into the case is continuing.Kirandee…
(2026-07-15). Dunhuang scenic areas roll out heat-relief measures as temperatures top 40 ∞C. ecns.cn Scenic spots in Dunhuang, a desert city in northwest China's Gansu Province, have rolled out cooling measures as temperatures topped 40 ∞C (104 ∞F) in early July, reaching 44 ∞C (111 ∞F) in some areas.
(2026-07-15). US prepares new tariff threat against countries buying Russian oil; what this could mean for India. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: Washington is moving toward tougher action against nations that continue to buy oil and gas from Russia. A revised Bill has been introduced in the US Senate that could impose steep tarif | US prepares new tariff threat against countries buying Russian oil; what this could mean for India…
(2026-07-15). Watchdog group, labor, House Dems blast Trump politicization of grants. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—Last year, GOP President Donald Trump issued orders to politicize some federal grants, especially transportation money. Red states would get it, and blue states—particularly New York and New Jersey, for the Hudson River tunnel would not. Trump later reversed course on that September 2025 ban. But now Trump and his Office of Management and Budget …
(2026-07-15). BRICS Countries Continue to Work on a Grain Exchange. infobrics.org The BRICS countries are continuing to work on creating a BRICS grain exchange, with the Russian Economic Development Ministry stating that "A conceptual model of the exchange's operation has been prepared. Common approaches to technological requirements and the functioning of this trading platform are currently being developed together with a number of partners"
(2026-07-15). Wildlife populations surge in Yellow River source region. ecns.cn Wildlife populations, including black-necked cranes and snow leopards, have increased markedly in the source region of the Yellow River since the start of China's 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-2025), according to authorities in Golog Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai Province.
(2026-07-15). Man held year after 'killing wife'. tribune.com.pk 
A man has been arrested for allegedly murdering his wife, burying her inside their home and alleging her abduction in Basti Ashiq Muhammad. | Police recovered the body of Nusrat, mother of four, from the house 13 months after her disappearance and arrested her husband, Muhammad Munir. | According to the police, Munir had reported his wife missing in June last year and lodged an abduction case, claiming that she had disappeared from their home. | The victim's mother, Rahmat Bibi, told investigators that she had been married to Munir for about 25 years. The couple had three sons and a daughter. | She said Munir…
(2026-07-15). China, Philippines repatriate fugitive in cross-border gambling, telecom fraud case. ecns.cn The Chinese Embassy in the Philippines said on Wednesday that Chinese and Philippine law enforcement authorities have jointly arrested and repatriated a fugitive surnamed Lin, who is suspected of organizing cross-border gambling and telecom fraud.
(2026-07-15). Pakistan pitches China, UK for investment. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan's Ambassador to China Khalil Hashmi called on Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb to discuss economic cooperation and investment promotion, according to a statement on Wednesday. | Hashmi informed the minister that Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) valued at over $20 billion had been signed between Pakistani and Chinese entities, with many progressing into formal agreements. He highlighted growing Chinese private sector interest across manufacturing, logistics, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, textiles and industrial services. Nine agreements have recently been concluded in the pharmaceutical and biote…
(2026-07-15). The toll-keeper of Hormuz how the US just buried its own 'freedom of seas' doctrine. asiapacificreport.nz 
COMMENTARY: By Lim Tean The most important response to Trump's Hormuz announcement did not come from Beijing, Brussels or the United Nations. It came from Tehran, and it was four words long. "POTUS is absolutely right." That was Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, replying to the President's declaration that the United States would henceforth be…
(2026-07-15). England vs Argentina: FIFA World Cup semifinal — Messi, Kane and prediction. aljazeera.com England and Argentina renew their World Cup rivalry after 24 years, as Harry Kane and Lionel Messi clash in the semis.
(2026-07-15). Nearly 75% of Americans think there's too much money in politics. aljazeera.com The US is set to have some of the most expensive elections in history.
(2026-07-15). The West Won't Punish The Settlements. Its Two-State Solution Was Always a Sham. scheerpost.com Jonathan Cook Substack If I asked you to cut off your arm, would you do it? What if I pointed out that that your arm regularly punched a neighbour in the face so violently that it broke their nose and teeth, and left them unconscious? Would you cut your arm off then? I'm guessing the …
(2026-07-14). China accelerates project funding as policymakers seek to stabilize infrastructure investment. ecns.cn China is stepping up funding support for infrastructure projects, with policymakers betting that faster issuance of local government special bonds and new policy financing tools will help stabilize investment growth in the second half of the year.
(2026-07-15). PHC upholds FIR against policemen. tribune.com.pk 
The Peshawar High Court (PHC) has upheld the order to register a criminal case against three police officials accused of illegally detaining a citizen for 14 days, dismissing their writ petition and affirming the decision of the subordinate court. | A two-member bench comprising Justice Sahibzada Asadullah and Justice Inamullah Khan announced the reserved judgment, ruling that the lower court had acted within its lawful jurisdiction and committed no legal irregularity in directing the registration of the case. | The petition had been filed by SHO Rafiq Khan, Inspector Humayun, and Constable Usman, who sought t…
(2026-07-15). Lindsey Graham cheered death. We shouldn't do the same. strategic-culture.su The senator represented my state in Congress for three decades. This is what I saw. | By Jack Hunter | Join us on , , and . | Contact us:…
(2026-07-15). Hill streams swell after rains. tribune.com.pk 
Water levels in the hill torrents of Dera Ghazi Khan rose significantly following monsoon rains, prompting the district administration to issue a high alert, although officials said no flooding had been reported and all streams remained within normal limits. | According to the latest report, Sanghar Rod Kohi recorded a flow of 41,088 cusecs, while Sori Lund carried 26,974 cusecs of water. Water flow was recorded at 973 cusecs in Sakhi Sarwar and 2,188 cusecs in Mithawan Nullah. Meanwhile, Korah, Vehova and Vidor nullahs remained dry. | Deputy Commissioner Muhammad Usman Khalid said all hill torrents were under…
(2026-07-15). Mbappe blames technical, tactical blunders for World Cup semifinal loss. aljazeera.com France striker admits Spain controlled the game and made them pay for errors in the semifinal in Dallas.
(2026-07-15). Saturday 7/18: Pacifica: Good Trouble Lives On – Support Voting Rights Sidewalk Rally. indybay.org California 1 & Mori Point Road, South of Moose Lodge | Hwy 1/Mori Point Rd | Pacifica, CA 94044…
(2026-07-15). Three killed as bus overturns. tribune.com.pk 
At least three persons were killed, while four others were injured, after a bus overturned near Pir Adil in Dera Ghazi Khan on Wednesday. | According to Rescue 1122 officials, an emergency call was received about the traffic accident. | Rescue teams rushed to the scene with eight emergency vehicles. The officials said three persons were killed, while four others suffered injuries in the accident and were shifted to a hospital. Rescue personnel provided first aid to the injured before shifting them to the nearby hospital. The bodies were also shifted for legal formalities.
(2026-07-15). India-UK trade pact takes effect, cutting tariffs and boosting services trade. tribune.com.pk 
India and Britain's trade pact took effect on Wednesday, cutting tariffs on thousands of goods and expanding market access for services firms and professionals in both countries. | The India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement gives Indian exporters duty-free access to most British tariff lines, benefitting sectors such as textiles, leather, footwear, marine products, gems and jewellery, and processed foods. | Britain, meanwhile, gains greater access to one of the world's fastest-growing major economies through phased tariff cuts and quotas for sectors …
(2026-07-15). Europe's indecision on Palestine is a decision. newarab.com 
(2026-07-15). 10 years on from Türkiye's failed coup attempt on Erdogan. aljazeera.com 10 years on from Türkiye's coup attempt to overthrow President Erdogan, the country remains divided over its legacy.
(2026-07-15). 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?
(2026-07-15). Medicare turns 61; The case for expanding it to all Americans. mronline.org 
The Heritage Foundation's Project 2025, framed by former Trump administration staffers and secretly endorsed by Trump himself, proposes changes in Medicare benefits that could destroy Medicare as we know it.
(2026-07-15). Young man shot dead in Swabi. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-07-15). 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.
(2026-07-15). Next Israel government must halt rise in debt burden, central bank chief says. al-monitor.com By Steven ScheerJERUSALEM, July 15 (Reuters) – Whoever wins the election in Israel later this year must rein in defence-led state spending that has grown in recent years and invest more in education, infrastructure and other growth engines, Bank of Israel Governor Amir Yaron said on Wednesday.Israel is slated to hold a general election on October 27. Polls show Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's current ruling coalition losing.
(2026-07-15). 20th international youth friendship camp held in Shanghai. ecns.cn The 20th Shanghai International Youth Interactive Friendship Camp was held on Monday at the Minhang Zizhu Campus of the No 2 High School of East China Normal University, bringing together 107 students and teachers from 17 countries.
(2026-07-15). Interpreting the Fourth Geneva Convention: Insights from a high-level discussion in Brussels. icrc.org Event: Launch of the Updated ICRC Commentary on the Fourth Geneva Convention…
(2026-07-15). Regarding Energy, the Left Wants Us to Live Smaller Lives. Americans Don't Do That. wattsupwiththat.com For too long, Americans have been treated like children, coerced into buying over-priced "energy efficient" appliances and technologies that don't do the job, and shamed into adopting lifestyles that are uncomfortable and unnecessary.
(2026-07-15). Chinese culture camp opens in Thailand's Chiang Rai. ecns.cn Nearly 320 students from eight schools under the Chiang Rai city government in northern Thailand have begun a Chinese culture camp experience, with the opening ceremony held Monday.
(2026-07-15). 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…
(2026-07-14). Embracing the dog days of summer. ecns.cn July 15 marks the beginning of Chufu, or Toufu, the first phase of Sanfu, China's hottest period of the year. While Sanfu typically consists of three 10-day periods, it will last 40 days in total this year.
(2026-07-15). China's aggregate social financing stock exceeds $68 trillion at end of June. ecns.cn China's aggregate social financing stock stood at 462.06 trillion yuan (about $68.04 trillion) at the end of June, up 7.4% year on year, according to financial statistics released by the People's Bank of China on Wednesday.
(2026-07-15). NTC decision in soda ash case draws criticism. tribune.com.pk 
The National Tariff Commission's (NTC) final determination in the soda ash dumping investigation has triggered criticism from the downstream industrial consumers and trade stakeholders, who describe the injury determination as legally flawed, economically unsustainable and contrary to the commission's established practice. | The respondents, including the Soap Manufacturers Association, chemical manufacturers, International Silicate and the Pakistan Glass Manufacturers Association, contended that they highlighted the allegations in their comments on the Statement of Essential Facts issued by the NTC and reiter…
(2026-07-15). 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.
(2026-07-15). China's industrial output up 5.4 pct in H1. ecns.cn China's value-added industrial output expanded at a solid pace in the first half (H1) of 2026, with equipment manufacturing and high-tech manufacturing posting strong growth, official data showed on Wednesday. | The country's value-added industrial output rose 5.4 percent year on year during the period, according to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics.
(2026-07-15). Musk-Linked Lawyers Back Delaware Lawmakers Who Gutted Shareholder Protections. truthout.org The lawyers who helped tech tycoon Elon Musk secure a controversial rollback of far-reaching shareholder protections are now bankrolling Democratic Delaware lawmakers who voted for the legislation as they face progressive primary challenges over the so-called "billionaires bill." Five major law firms behind the deregulatory measure have funneled hundreds of thousands of dollars into a newly… |
(2026-07-15). Mandela Month calls for greater commitment to protecting children. sanews.gov.za Mandela Month calls for greater commitment to protecting children | As South Africans observe Mandela Month, communities are encouraged to honour Nelson Mandela's legacy by protecting and caring for the country's most vulnerable citizens — its children. | With schools closed for the winter holidays, parents and guardians are being urged to remain vigilant and prioritise the safety and well-being of children both at home and online. | The school holidays provide children with an opportunity to relax, spend time with family and friends, and enjoy recreational activities. However, they also present increased r…
(2026-07-15). NEET Re-Exam Result Date 2026 – Latest Update. ummid.com After successfully conducting NEET UG 2026 Re-Exam and releasing the Provisional Answer Key, the National Testing Agency (NTA) is now releasing the result of the important medical entrance exam.
(2026-07-15). SME clusters key to driving exports. tribune.com.pk 
Malik urges stronger institutional support, easier financing to unlock growth potential…
(2026-07-15). Ro Khanna, Settler Violence, and What Netanyahu Got Wrong. hrw.org Democratic Congressman of California Ro Khanna got a taste of Palestinians' daily life under occupation on July 8. While visiting the occupied West Bank, Khanna said he and his team were stopped by armed Israeli settlers who were soon joined by four Israeli soldiers that proceeded to hold the group for over an hour. Khanna was visiting Khirbet Zanuta, a Bedouin village whose residents were forced to flee in late 2023 following a series of violent raids by settlers from a nearby outpost. | Click to expand Image | Israeli settlers blocking the convoy of U.S. Representative Ro Khanna (D-CA), according to his press t…
(2026-07-15). Spain crashes Paris party by beating France in the World Cup semis. aljazeera.com Dreams of reaching the World Cup final for a third time running were dashed when France were beaten 2-0 by Spain.
(2026-07-15). Green Bay, July 18, 2026: Rally and March ICE Out! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-07-15). Women leaders programme launched. tribune.com.pk 
The Pakistan Women Leaders project funded by the European Union and jointly implemented by UN Women and the United Nations Development Programme, in partnership with the Trust for Democratic Education and Accountability (TDEA), launched its flagship Mentorship Programme, "Leading the Future: Empowering Women Through Mentorship in Political Leadership," in Islamabad today. | The programme aims to strengthen leadership and create pathways for aspiring women leaders to participate meaningfully in political and public life. The launch was attended by a diverse group of stakeholders, including parliamentarians, pol…
(2026-07-15). Chinese Embassy urges Cambodia to launch investigation into murder case of Chinese doctor. ecns.cn The Chinese Embassy in Cambodia said on Tuesday that it has urged Cambodian authorities to swiftly investigate the murder case of a Chinese female doctor who was killed at a clinic in Phnom Penh on Sunday and to ensure the safety of Chinese nationals in Cambodia.
(2026-07-15). Half of House Dems vote to end US aid to Israel. responsiblestatecraft.org The House of Representatives voted Wednesday to
(2026-07-15). China steps up flood control as heavy rain forecast for northwest regions. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Water Resources on Tuesday issued targeted arrangements for flood prevention in northwestern regions as a new round of heavy rain is expected to hit the area.
(2026-07-15). WHYY Newscast for Wednesday 4:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-07-15). KEAM 2026 Architecture Rank List [Final] Published. ummid.com Office of the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE) Government of Kerala has published on its official website 'cee.kerala.gov.in' KEAM 2026 Architecture (B Arch) Final Rank List.
(2026-07-15). The eople the declaration called 'savages' were mostly ignored in the Celebration 250 years later. mronline.org 
At the 250th anniversary of the United States, it's worth returning to the 27th and final complaint the Declaration of Independence makes against King George III.
(2026-07-15). Aussie PM Announces Plan to Force US AI Companies to Pay for Australia's Net Zero Transition. wattsupwiththat.com What could possibly go wrong with this plan?
(2026-07-15). Thursday 7/16: Palestine Working Group. indybay.org Zoom | www.codepink.org/pal_working_group…
(2026-07-15). Thursday 7/16: Haiti & The Crisis In The Caribbean. indybay.org 518 Valencia | San Francisco, CA…
(2026-07-15). Ukraine's drone attack on Moscow completely destroyed? 35 FPVs smuggled in tiles, shocking footage. hindustantimes.com Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) says it has foiled an alleged Ukrainian drone attack targeting a strategic site in Moscow. Russian authorities claim they seized 35 FPV drones, released footage of the operation, and alleged the drones were smuggled into Russia through Europe.
(2026-07-15). DHL worker wins unfair dismissal case after anti-war speech at Palestine protest in Leipzig. wsws.org DHL worker and Verdi union rep Christopher Tersch won his employment tribunal case on July 8 after being dismissed without notice for giving a speech against arms deliveries to Israel at a Palestine protest in Leipzig.
(2026-07-15). Now it's your chance to watch spectacular Planetary Parade. ummid.com Skywatchers if you had missed the last Planetary Parade, here is your chance to witness the spectacular astral phenomenon this weekend corresponding to July 11 and 12, 2026.
(2026-07-15). A revealing comment from former IMF chief economist. wsws.org Tariffs, militarization, and wars are not "isolated disruptions" but "interconnected symptoms of a deeper fragmentation reshaping the global economy."
(2026-07-15). China's value-added industrial output up 5.3% in June. ecns.cn China's value-added industrial output, an important economic indicator, expanded 5.3 percent year on year in June, accelerating by 0.8 percentage points from May, data from the National Bureau of Statistics showed Wednesday.
(2026-07-15). Johnson Says Pentagon Needs More Money for 'Fighting Communism on our own Shores'. progressivehub.net STEPHEN PRAGER | COMMON DREAMS…
(2026-07-15). Data centers are not a 'red state' or 'blue state' problem; they're a working-class problem. therealnews.com 
(2026-07-15). Commoning, Thresholding, and the Concrete Fantasy: Lessons from France. scheerpost.com Ida Susser Over a decade ago two innovative movements mobilized in France to take on the neoliberal assaults on the commons and the public good. The Nuit Debout was an Occupy movement that began in Paris in 2016. It was followed by the Yellow Vests, an extraordinary formation that rushed into Paris from the provinces …
(2026-07-15). German government expands surveillance and police state measures. wsws.org The police in Germany are being granted rapidly expanding powers of surveillance including biometric tracking, state trojans, preventive detention and mass data collection.
(2026-07-15). Punjab installs panic buttons for foreign nationals. tribune.com.pk 
A panic button system has been launched to enhance the security of foreign nationals residing and working across Punjab. | The Punjab Safe Cities Authority (PSCA) has launched the system in collaboration with the Special Protection Unit (SPU). | According to a PSCA spokesperson, QR Panic Buttons would be installed at the residences and workplaces of foreign nationals. By scanning the quick response code, users would gain instant access to the Emergency Helpline 15, live chat, video calling and location-sharing services. | In case of an emergency, the user's live location and other relevant information would be…
(2026-07-15). Sunday 7/19: Santa Rosa: Good Trouble Lives On – No SAVE Act! Rally for Voting & Civil Rights. indybay.org Old Courthouse Square | 3rd Street and Santa Rosa Ave | Santa Rosa, CA 95404…
(2026-07-15). RGGI Cheerleaders and the Consumer Carbon Cash Grab. wattsupwiththat.com As things stand, RGGI at $35 per ton looks more like a stressed carbon tax with uncertain climate benefits than a stable source of "climate cash." Higher allowance prices should be treated as a warning signal that the program's design and trajectory need serious re‚Äëevaluation, not a cause for celebration.
(2026-07-15). The Malvinas War and the British Workers Revolutionary Party. wsws.org A chapter in How the WRP Betrayed Trotskyism, "The Malvinas War: How Healy Worked as an Imperialist Stooge", is republished here as a means of taking forwards the political education of the younger cadres of the ICFI and the readers of the WSWS.
(2026-07-15). Proof that Prophet Muhammad Ô∑∫ Is Not the Author of the Qur'an. muslimskeptic.com As Muslims, we know understand that the Prophet Muhammad Ô∑∫ was not the author of the Qur'an. Rather, he Ô∑∫ was its recipient and transmitter. The Qur'an itself repeatedly describes him not as an originator of the message but, instead, as one commanded to convey what is revealed to him. It instructs him to declare …
(2026-07-15). PHC summons official over newspapers' ad dues. tribune.com.pk The Peshawar High Court (PHC) on Wednesday ordered the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Secretary Information to appear before the bench with payment cheques, citing non-compliance with earlier judicial directives regarding overdue government advertisement dues to newspapers. | A single-member bench presided over by Justice Ijaz Khan heard a contempt of court petition filed by the Council of Pakistan Newspaper Editors (CPNE), Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa chapter, through its chairman Tahir Farooq, represented by advocates Shahid Naseem Chamkani and Ahsan Masood. | During the proceedings, the court was informed that a writ petition ha…
(2026-07-15). 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.
(2026-07-15). YouTuber remanded in judicial custody. tribune.com.pk 
A judicial magistrate on Tuesday sent a YouTuber in judicial remand for 14 days in a blasphemy case. | Judicial Magistrate Naeem Watto heard the case. The suspect, Rehan Tariq, was produced in court under strict security upon completion of his six-day physical remand. | During the hearing, the court observed that religious matters should not be discussed without proper knowledge. | The investigating officer stated that further physical remand was not required, following which the court ordered that he should be sent to jail on judicial remand.
(2026-07-15). Support an End to Secrecy on this World UFO Day — 2 July 2026. indybay.org "Corporament" secrecy is a long-standing problem. There are secret documents, technologies, etc. that, if available, could allow us, as Human Beings, to become petrochemical-free within a short period of time; however, due to the aforementioned secrecy, this information is hidden from us. This action statement hopefully will inspire conversations about freedom and secrecy in so-called "free and open societies" & cause us to further explore the ideas contained below.
(2026-07-15). Katie Ebner-Landy: Norm Smuggling? newleftreview.org Katie Ebner-Landy on Rahel Jaeggi, Progress and Regression. A critical theorist reformulates the concept of progress as social-reflexive problem-solving.
(2026-07-12). Global Left Midweek — July 15, 2026. portside.org Global Left Midweek — July 15, 2026 |
(2026-07-15). US offering up to $250,000 to push positive image in Lebanon. newarab.com 
(2026-07-15). Unifor springs sell-out tentative agreement on Ford Canada workers over two months ahead of contract expiration. wsws.org The union—which has divulged no information whatsoever about the proposed contract—hopes to stampede workers into accepting it at anti-democratic, shotgun ratification meetings this weekend.
(2026-07-15). Israel court halts law supporting ultra-Orthodox draft dodgers. newarab.com 
The Israeli parliament approved the legislation on Tuesday, drawing sharp criticism from the opposition as the army struggles with a shortage of personnel. | The court said it was issuing a "temporary order suspending" enforcement of the…
(2026-07-15). After £250m for Jewish security, UK offers no new Muslim funding. newarab.com 
The Home Office indicated no further funding was being planned to ensure Muslim community safety, amid warnings of 'emergency levels' of anti-Muslim violence. | The
(2026-07-15). Taiwan youth cultural exchange event held in Ningxia. ecns.cn Over 20 young artists and cultural workers from Taiwan took part in a cultural exchange event in northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region from July 9 to 15.
(2026-07-15). Morocco releases dissident journalist Ali Lmrabet. newarab.com 
(2026-07-15). From the archives of Marxism: Twenty-five years since the Malvinas war. wsws.org The WSWS is republishing below an analysis of the Malvinas (Falklands) war written on its 25th anniversary, first published on June 21, 2007.
(2026-07-15). Air India crash probe enters final stages after cockpit recorder, psychology reviews. tribune.com.pk 
India's aircraft accident investigating body has prepared a cockpit voice recorder transcript, conducted a psychological autopsy and moved into the final stages of its probe into last year's deadly Air India crash, a court filing showed. | The filing did not identify whose psychological autopsy was conducted or disclose any findings on the crash of the Boeing 787 that killed 260 people shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad, India. | An analysis of data ‚Å retrieved in late May from an engine monitoring unit was still awaited and an assessment of certain orga…
(2026-07-15). ICE Is Still Killing People. Susan Is Still Concerned. commondreams.org 
In their second fatal shooting of the wrong person in just days – and as his three-year-old daughter watched – ICE thugs murdered a young Colombian husband and father legally working in Biddeford, ME for simply trying to driving away. After state Dems blasted the killing and advocates insisted "this has gone too far," ICE waited 12 hours to say they fired "fearing for public safety" while "every law enforcement officer in America was scratching their head trying to figure out what that means."Talk about following the money. Having somehow railroaded through last year's big obscene bill gifting over $170 billi…
(2026-07-15). South Africa footballer dies weeks after participating in 2026 FIFA WC. ummid.com South Africa midfielder Jayden Adams has died weeks after playing for his country at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
(2026-07-15). MI6 Climate: Ecosystem Collapse and British Hunger in Near Future. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — Fiona Harvey at The Guardian So what are the real James Bonds saying about the future of Britain? They're saying that it is about to face severe challeng…
(2026-07-15). Cheaper scotch, luxury cars and social security relief: Know major changes as India-UK FTA comes into force. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: The India-UK comprehensive Free Trade Agreement came into force on Wednesday, facilitating one of the world's largest consumer markets to Indian exporters while making several premium British products cheaper for Indian buyers. | The agreement is also expected to strengthen investment ties, create jobs and provide a fresh push to India's manufacturing sectors, according to trade experts. | The India-UK Free Trade Agreement is expected to benefit both Indian businesses and consumers. While shoppers may eventually see lower prices on some imported British products, the biggest advantage is likely to…
(2026-07-15). Teacher pay offer in England worsens financial crisis in education; unions offer no solution. wsws.org Education workers need organisations that are prepared to challenge cuts and unite workers across the education and public sector.
(2026-07-15). Photos: France fireworks fade as Spain march into World Cup final. aljazeera.com France's free-scoring World Cup run ends in 2-0 loss to Spain, denting Mbappe's hopes of a third final.
(2026-07-15). Picture Lock One Summer 2026 Film Series Interview. mediasanctuary.org Sina talks to Picture Lock One about the open air screening of Beasts of the Southern Wild at Riverside Park this Sunday.
(2026-07-15). US star Balogun knew red card reversal would 'cause a lot of controversy'. aljazeera.com Striker says FIFA's decision to suspend his one-match ban led to 'a lot of outside noise' before USA's knockout match.
(2026-07-15). Wednesday 7/15: Panel: "What's Happening At Pacifica & The Fight For Democratic Control" indybay.org To Join The Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/j/84954958968…
(2026-07-15). Brigham and Women's Hospital nurses return to work in Boston without a contract. wsws.org The largest strike of healthcare workers in Massachusetts history has ended for now, on management's terms.
(2026-07-15). Tarik Shah Lark Tavern Jam Sessions. mediasanctuary.org Brad Monkell interviews Tarik Shah about jam sessions he is hosting at Lark Tavern on Monday nights.
(2026-07-15). Picture Lock One "Along the Riverbank" Summer Film Series. mediasanctuary.org Picture Lock One is bringing the open air film series "Along the Riverbank" to Troy this summer, examining the cultural, ecological, and political dimensions of water. This Saturday there is a film screening and workshop with filmmaker C. Diaz, and on Sunday is the screening of "Beasts of the Southern Wild" at Riverside Park. The creators behind PL1, (l-r) Angus McCullough, Adam Tinkle, and Emma Baiada, spoke with Sina Basila Hickey.
(2026-07-15). New wild plant species recorded in China's Yunnan. ecns.cn A climbing herb species known as Ceropegia kachinensis has been identified as a new species in China, according to a study published in the Plant Science Journal.
(2026-07-15). What happened in the first half of the England vs Argentina semifinal? aljazeera.com All the biggest moments, heated exchanges, fouls and stats from the first 45 minutes of the heated semifinal in Atlanta.
(2026-07-15). Gauteng government embarks on Izimbizo Wednesdays. sanews.gov.za Gauteng government embarks on Izimbizo Wednesdays | The Gauteng Provincial Government is embarking on a coordinated programme of community engagements led by Members of the Executive Council (MECs), dubbed #ImbizoWednesdays, across all regions of province. ⚪ "The #ImbizoWednesdays form part of the Gauteng government's commitment to a responsive, accountable and citizen-centred administration that works in partnership with communities," the Gauteng provincial government said in a statement on Tuesday. ⚪ The engagements will provide residents with an opportunity to engage directly with MECs, Executive Mayors and…
(2026-07-15). How Many J-20 Mighty Dragon Fighters Does China Actually Have. twz.com 
China's mysterious
(2026-07-15). Tuchel defends tactics after Argentina send England packing from World Cup. aljazeera.com England manager Tuchel swapped Reece James for Dan Burn, and Declan Rice for defender Nico O'Reilly in the 82nd minute.
(2026-07-15). India's ethanol rush prompts anger among vehicle owners, questions for gov't. aljazeera.com Indian gas stations now only offer fuel with 20 percent ethanol blended in. But the rushed move has triggered criticism.
(2026-07-15). Muslim man stabbed multiple times in Utah over his religion, say police. geo.tv 
People stand behind a crime scene tape. — AFP/FileIncident took place inside Valley Fair Mall in West Valley. Suspect tells police he "intends to kill Muslims". Victim is hospitalised and in critical condition.
(2026-07-15). China, Thailand partner to build Thailand's first trapped-ion quantum computer. ecns.cn Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok on Tuesday announced its partnership with Chinese research institutions to build Thailand's first trapped-ion quantum computer.
(2026-07-15). Chilean state terrorist and death squad leader freed from ICE custody as victims' families cry for justice. wsws.org How is it that the doors to the Krome Detention Center swung open for the convicted murderer and terrorist, while tens of thousands whose sole "crime" is to be immigrants, remain locked up under abysmal conditions?
(2026-07-15). Files relating to India's largest nuclear power plant Kudankulam exposed in data breach. tribune.com.pk 
Ransomware group World Leaks has posted on the dark web a huge cache of files related to India's largest nuclear plant, including purported blueprints of parts of its facilities and supplier details — information it labelled as coming from Reliance Group. | The Kudankulam nuclear power plant, located in the southern state of Tamil Nadu, is the largest of India's seven nuclear plants and central to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ambitious plans to expand the country's atomic energy capacity. | Indian businessman Anil Ambani's Reliance Group, one of the plant's contractors, told…
(2026-07-15). 10 years since the Turkish military coup attempt targeting Erdoğan. wsws.org On the tenth anniversary of the 2016 coup attempt, the Erdoğan government marks it as a "victory of democracy," concealing the US-NATO involvement and the drive to dictatorship that followed.
(2026-07-15). Neglect leaves Haripur health centre crumbling. tribune.com.pk 
A Rural Health Centre (RHC) in Nara Amazi, Haripur district, has fallen into severe disrepair due to years of alleged neglect by the Health Department, leaving thousands of residents without access to basic healthcare services. | According to sources, the RHC building now resembles an abandoned structure, with its doors, windows, floors, and roof extensively damaged. The facility has reportedly remained vacant for a long time, while even access to the health centre has become difficult because of the absence of a proper approach road. | Sources further claimed that no doctors are currently posted at the facili…
(2026-07-15). Russia sanctions bill: Major relief for India, China as US eases tariffs from 500% to 100%. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: The United States has proposed changes to its Russia sanctions bill that could provide some relief to India and China, the two largest buyers of Russian crude oil, according to Reuters. | A revised version of the legislation, introduced by Republican and Democratic senators on Tuesday, reduces the proposed maximum tariff on countries purchasing Russian oil and gas to 100%, instead of the earlier blanket 500% tariff. The bill is aimed at discouraging countries from relying on Russian energy while also imposing sanctions on Russian officials. | The updated proposal also gives US President Donald Tru…
(2026-07-15). WHYY Newscast for Wednesday 5:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-07-15). Philly Fringe Fest hits the big 3-0 this fall and will feature 330 performances. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? The Philadelphia Fringe Festival of theater, dance and performance art returns in September for its 30th season. | With 330 shows on its schedule, this year's festival is on track to match last year's record year that started with 331. CEO and Producing Director Nell Bang-Jensen said those numbers can be fluid. | "Last year, by the end, we had 353," Bang-Jenson said. "I would be shocked if the artists of Philadelphia do not add at least 23 late performances to the line up be…
(2026-07-15). Shopkeeper shot dead in market. tribune.com.pk 
A 35-year-old shopkeeper was shot dead by an unidentified assailant in the Bole Di Jhuggi area, police said on Tuesday. | According to the police, Abdul Saeed, a father of three, owned a milk shop in the local market. He had just arrived at his shop when a motorcyclist shot him multiple times. The victim died at the spot. | On receiving information, police officials reached the spot and the body was shifted to a hospital for post-mortem examination. | The police said the attacker fled after shooting the victim. Investigators were examining CCTV footage from the area to identify and arrest the murderer. | Meanw…
(2026-07-15). Midterm Madness: Buying The Battleground. levernews.com 
üó≥Ô∏è Welcome to Midterm Madness, the only newsletter you need to stay up to date on 2026 election news. Key race updates, money trails, numbers that cut through the spin, and campaign moments that say more than official talking points ever will — from The Lever team to your inbox, every Wednesday.üëá Further down in this newsletter: The battleground showdown drawing a fortune in outside spending.More details on Democrats' party within the party. The Musk effect hits the primaries. | üëç This pop-up newsletter is o…
(2026-07-15). Wisconsin Commission Finds Musk Likely Broke Law in Handing Out Checks to Voters. truthout.org The Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC), a bipartisan panel that manages the elections process in the Badger State, has referred two felony-level complaints against Elon Musk to a local prosecutor's office after he handed out checks to voters, encouraging them to vote in the 2025 state Supreme Court race. The world's first trillionaire (whose net worth recently slipped into multi-billionaire… |
(2026-07-15). Infant dies after mother goes missing from hospital. tribune.com.pk 
A three-month-old baby died at the Vehari District Headquarters (DHQ) Hospital after his mother reportedly went missing from the children's ward for nearly 10 hours, prompting police to investigate allegations that a security guard may have abducted her. | According to the police, the woman, a resident of Mustafa Abad in Karam Pur, had brought her critically ill three-month-old son to the Children's Complex at the DHQ Hospital after he developed high fever. The infant was admitted to the ward, where doctors began his treatment. | At around midnight, the child's mother allegedly went missing from the ward. Hosp…
(2026-07-15). Wheat permit ban sparks flour crisis. tribune.com.pk 
A severe flour shortage began to emerge across Rawalpindi and Islamabad on Tuesday after the Punjab Food Department suspended wheat quota permits for all flour mills operating in the federal capital, extending an earlier suspension imposed on mills across the Rawalpindi Division. | The decision brought wheat milling to a complete halt at flour mills in the twin cities, disrupting flour supplies and triggering sharp increases in the prices of flour and related products. Bakers reportedly raised the price of roti from Rs17 to Rs25, while the price of naan also increased. | The Pakistan Flour Mills Association (P…
(2026-07-15). Substandard material halts school project. tribune.com.pk 
Construction work at the Gordki Middle School in Haripur has been halted after the alleged use of substandard materials in the project funded by the World Bank. | According to sources, the construction project came under scrutiny after local residents raised concerns over the cement, bricks and other materials being used in the new school building. The provincial leadership took immediate action on public complaints and serious concerns, ordering an immediate suspension of work and issuing a notice to the contractor. | The project was being carried out under the supervision of the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa's Educatio…
(2026-07-15). 'The BBC's Ill-Conceived Cuts Sacrifice Journalists In Order To Save Managers'. bylinetimes.com The latest round of BBC cuts have drawn lots of criticism, much if which was from those who mourned the passing of the midnight Radio 4 news. The decision to target a group of freelancer correspondents in some of Europe's more interesting nooks and corners largely went under the radar – but it actually tells us a lot about the way the cuts are being implemented, and raises some very concerning issues. | The first point is that it makes no financial sense to axe this group of journalists. They don't get sick pay or paid holidays. They don't get paid a retainer, but base themselves in interesting parts of Europe…
(2026-07-15). 'Really big news': What to know about Trump's primetime speech on Thursday. aljazeera.com The address comes as the White House revives scrutiny of the 2020 election and pushes new voting restrictions.
(2026-07-15). New panda exhibit to open at Beijing Zoo. ecns.cn Beijing Zoo will open a new 13,000-square-meter giant panda exhibit to the public on Thursday, providing a new home for two of its most popular pandas as the zoo celebrates its 120th anniversary.
(2026-07-15). US Justice Department refuses New Mexico's request for Epstein files. aljazeera.com New Mexico says the withheld records are critical to its criminal investigation into alleged abuse at Epstein's ranch.
(2026-07-15). The ICE murders in Maine and Texas and the lessons of Minneapolis. wsws.org The murder of Joan Sebastian Guerrero in Biddeford, Maine—the second killing by immigration agents in less than a week—is the direct product of the Democratic Party's suppression of the mass movement against ICE that erupted in Minneapolis six months ago.
(2026-07-15). Saturday 7/18: San Pablo: Good Trouble Sidewalk Protest for Racial Justice & Voting Rights. indybay.org Intersection of 23rd Street and San Pablo Ave | San Pablo, CA…
(2026-07-15). US unveils five-point plan to end war in Sudan. newarab.com 
Washington says it has proposed a five-point peace plan for Sudan, calling for a truce, civilian rule, reconstruction and aid access. | A spokesperson for the US Department of State told The New Arab that the United States has proposed a five-point plan to end the war in The plan includes securing a humanitarian truce and ensuring the uninterrupted delivery of humanitarian aid; calls for protecting civilians, whether or not a truce is in place; reaching a permanent ceasefire through negotiations; launchin…
(2026-07-15). Typhoon Bavi leaves Yangtze River Delta, transport gradually resumes. ecns.cn The Delta region has begun to lift traffic restrictions and resume production as Typhoon Bavi, the ninth storm of the year, moved away from the area.
(2026-07-15). 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.
(2026-07-15). US military will be out of Iraq by end of September: Iraqi PM. newarab.com 
(2026-07-15). Pakistan takes major step forward in digital payments. tribune.com.pk 
State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Governor Jameel Ahmad has welcomed the launch of the HBL, UnionPay International and PayPak co-badged debit card, describing the partnership as an important milestone in Pakistan's journey towards a modern, resilient and inclusive digital payments ecosystem that supports the vision of a "Cashless Pakistan". | Speaking at the launch ceremony, the central bank governor said the co-badged payment solution would combine the strength of Pakistan's domestic payment infrastructure with the international acceptance of a global payment network. | "The initiative reflects the SBP's long-term…
(2026-07-15). xAI sues user for exploiting AI tool to sexualise minors. aljazeera.com Lawsuit accuses Terry Harwood of misusing xAI to bypass safeguards and produce explicit deepfakes involving minors.
(2026-07-15). 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.
(2026-07-15). Trump welcomes Iraqi PM to White House, vows 'a lot of deals'. aljazeera.com US President Donald Trump and Iraqi PM Ali al-Zaidi have met at the White House pledging to deepen economic ties.
(2026-07-15). Saudis Cleared To Buy A Whopping 20,000 Laser-Guided Rockets. twz.com 
(2026-07-15). Nationalistic performance versus Bushido traditions: Debates over Japanese cleanup at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. globalvoices.org 
(2026-07-15). The Gulf's post-war balancing act with Iran. newarab.com 
(2026-07-15). Mahmoud Ahmadinejad denies report alleging Mossad contacts. newarab.com 
In a statement, Ahmadinejad's office accused the newspaper of publishing fabricated reports to mislead public opinion and fuel internal divisions in Iran. | Former Iranian President In…
(2026-07-15). Cyclosporiasis outbreak sickens thousands in Michigan and across the US. wsws.org Nearly 7,000 people have been sickened and 141 hospitalized, while the federal apparatus that would trace the outbreak to its source has been dismantled by the Trump administration and Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
(2026-07-15). An Expansive Exploration of Summertime Detroit. portside.org An Expansive Exploration of Summertime Detroit. |
(2026-07-15). Acting President Delcy Rodríguez Announces Cabinet Restructuring and Diplomatic Changes. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( The centerpiece of the announcement is the merger of the Ministry for Foreign Relations and the Ministry for Foreign Trade, creating the newly unified Ministry for Foreign Relations and Tr…
(2026-07-15). Nyainbo Yuze scenic area in Qinghai set for trial reopening. ecns.cn A senior official of the Golog Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in northwest China's Qinghai Province said Monday that the region will push forward the reopening of the Nyainbo Yuze scenic area in an orderly manner once conditions are ripe.
(2026-07-15). Friday 7/17: Concord: Good Trouble Lives On – Vigil for Voting & Racial Justice. indybay.org Todos Santos Plaza | 2175 Willow Pass Rd | Concord, CA 94520 | Bring a camping chair if you'd like to sit during the program.
(2026-07-15). Baruipur rape case shows India's unrelenting violence against Muslims and oppressed castes. thecanary.co 
Since the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi came to power in the state of West Bengal two months ago promising women's safety, the state has witnessed at least eight serious incidents of violence against women and girls. One of the latest was the horrific murder and gang rape in Baruipur. […] | By
(2026-07-15). Intel Pick Jay Clayton Won't Tell Congress Whether Trump Ordered Subpoenas of NYT Journalists. theintercept.com 
Democrats questioned whether Jay Clayton would be able to stand up to Trump about using public office for retribution. | At his confirmation hearing to serve as the nation's top intelligence officer, Jay Clayton dodged questions about whether the White House ordered him to send subpoenas to New York Times journalists as part of an FBI investigation into alleged leaks of classified information. | Under questioning from Democratic senators, Clayton, who currently serves as the top federal prosecutor in the Southern District of New York, defended the process that resulted in FBI agents showing up to the reporters'
(2026-07-15). Exclusive: Fergie Chambers Facing US Extradition Over Dubious 'Terrorism Financing' Charges. scheerpost.com Kit Klarenberg ∑ The Grayzone The Grayzone has reviewed a sealed indictment for pro-Palestine donor Fergie Chambers, who was arrested in Spain on dubious money laundering charges concocted by the Trump DOJ. His partner accuses the US government of "political persecution." Fergie Chambers, a communist philanthropist and heir to the Cox family fortune, has been jailed …
(2026-07-15). Voters: The military makes us feel safe but not sure it's worth a trillion. responsiblestatecraft.org There is a growing disconnect between how American voters think about safety and how Washington spends money in the name of national security. In a recent
(2026-07-15). Hawaiian Workers Join ILWU Local 6 Strike Against C&H ASR Fanjul Refinery in Crockett. indybay.org Hawaiian workers who are members of ILWU Local 142 in Hawaii flew to the US and Crockett to support the ILWU Local 6 strikers at the C& H refinery. It use to handle sugar cane from the Islands but the owners shut it down to move for non-union labor in the Philippines.
(2026-07-15). Oyarzabal and Porro fire European champions into World Cup final. thecanary.co 
Spain are into the World Cup final after a controlled, clinical 2-0 win over France in Dallas. The semi-final was billed as a meeting of the tournament's two standout sides, but one which never caught fire for Didier Deschamps' team. Goals in each half from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro settled it, sending the European […] | By
(2026-07-15). Beyond the Brink and Fighting Back against Government Subpoenas and Economic Fears. mediasanctuary.org Journalist Rosemary Armao chats in this week's chapter of her podcast Beyond the Brink and Fighting Back with investment banker Marc Wittman about the blistering federal court ruling against Donald Trump's suit against the IRS. A judge shot down a plan to "settle" a suit the president brought against an agency he controls as so fraudulent that she even referred lawyers arguing it to their bar associations. This matter is likely to be juicy fodder for the Todd Blanche confirmation hearings this week as Acting Attorney General. Blanche, a former Trump lawyer, was cool with an agreement to give the Trump family a…
(2026-07-15). Over 160 arrested in France after incidents following World Cup semifinal defeat to Spain. tribune.com.pk 
More than 160 people were arrested in Paris and Lyon following clashes and disturbances after France's 2-0 defeat to Spain in the FIFA World Cup semifinal, broadcaster BFMTV reported Wednesday. | According to the Paris Police Prefecture, 141 people were detained in the Paris region in connection with incidents that occurred after Tuesday evening's match. Most of the arrests were linked to the use of firework mortars allegedly aimed at police officers and emergency service personnel. | Authorities said no serious injuries were reported following the incidents. | Read: Blaze near Paris burns on as Europe heats u…
(2026-07-15). Good Trouble Lives On: 'Teach! Reach! Preach!' voting rights weekend. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—This Friday through Sunday, July 17-19, thousands of people across the country are expected to take part in "Good Trouble Lives On," the sixth annual national weekend of nonviolent, nonpartisan action carried out in remembrance of Congressman John Lewis. This year's mobilization is being organized under the banner "Teach! Reach! Preach!" and forms a central …
(2026-07-15). Crop-dusting drones help tackle rice pests in southwest China. ecns.cn Five crop-dusting drones have been used to spray biological pesticides over rice fields in Dazhu County, Dazhou City, southwest China's Sichuan Province, to improve efficiency and reduce chemical use.
(2026-07-15). Bangladesh seizes $6.2bn in assets tied to ousted PM Hasina. geo.tv 
This file photo shows Sheikh Hasina, ousted prime minister of Bangladesh, addressing the EU Global Gateway Forum 2023, in Brussels, Belgium October 25, 2023. — ReutersInvestigators continue efforts to recover laundered overseas funds.Govt seeks Hasina's extradition to face justice…
(2026-07-15). Taiwan People's Party delegation visits Shanghai: mainland spokesperson. ecns.cn A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Wednesday confirmed that a youth delegation from the Taiwan People's Party is visiting Shanghai from Tuesday to Friday.
(2026-07-15). Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority takes a baby step toward resurrecting passenger rail between Philadelphia and Reading. whyy.org From Delco to Chesco and Montco to Bucks, what about life in Philly's suburbs do you want WHYY News to cover? The In a statement Wednesday, Chester County commissioner and SRPRA chair Marian Moskowitz called the agreement a "major milestone." | "We look forward to the opportunity to reconnect communities like Reading…
(2026-07-15). "Yanks to the rescue" : 30 years since the U.S. helped re-elect Boris Yeltsin. mronline.org 
The thirtieth anniversary of the 1996 election is therefore not merely a historical commemoration.
(2026-07-15). Democrats Are Desperate to Flip an Arizona House Seat. They're Rallying Around a Former Republican. theintercept.com 
Three of the super PACs spending in Arizona have their eyes on different candidates — but they all have ties to AIPAC. | As the Democratic Party establishment consolidates around a former Republican they hope can flip a key Arizona congressional seat, super PACs are spreading their resources across candidates in the district's upcoming Democratic primary — and three of the top spenders have ties to the American Israel Public Affairs Committee. | Marlene Galán-Woods, who was a registered Republican until 2018 and is the widow of the state's former Republican attorney general, picked up the endorsemen…
(2026-07-15). Thailand to build first trapped-ion quantum computer with Chinese help. ecns.cn Thailand's Chulalongkorn University will build the country's first trapped-ion quantum computer in partnership with Chinese institutions, the university announced Tuesday.
(2026-07-15). NATO summit in Ankara — blackmail used to renew the vassal relationship. unitedworldint.com By Sevim Dagdelen * At the NATO summit in Ankara on July 7 and 8, 2026, the military alliance set out to thoroughly discredit the myth of a community of values and defense. While Turkish President Erdoƒüan had hundreds of academics and journalists arrested beforehand to preemptively suppress protests against the military alliance's meeting, NATO …
(2026-07-15). Saturday 8/8: Strike Debt Bay Area Book Group: Bastards. indybay.org Email strike.debt.bay.area@gmail.com a few days beforehand for the online invite. All are welcome!
(2026-07-15). "Heated Rivalry" Is the "Moby-Dick" of Canadian Gay Hockey Shows. publicbooks.org The literary genre of contemporary MM romance realizes an imagined world that Melville was trying to write into being.
(2026-07-15). Israeli occupiers storm Al-Aqsa Mosque, chant provocative slogans. tribune.com.pk 
Israeli occupiers stormed the Al-Aqsa Mosque in occupied East Jerusalem on Wednesday morning, chanting provocative songs and slogans inside its courtyards, the Jerusalem Governorate said. | The governorate published video footage showing occupiers inside the mosque compound during the incursion. | Since 2003, Israeli police have allowed Israeli occupiers to enter the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound daily, except on Fridays and Saturdays. | Israeli settler groups performed provocative chants today during their incursion into the courtyards of Al-Aqsa Mosque in occupied Jerusalem. pic.twitter.com/aeSldWWnhS | — WA…
(2026-07-15). New York Issues US's First Statewide Moratorium on New Hyperscale Data Centers. truthout.org New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed an executive order Tuesday making the state the first in the nation to implement a moratorium on new hyperscale data centers. The Democratic governor said she would pause environmental permits while the state researches and develops a regulatory framework to protect ratepayers, the environment, the energy grid and communities. Four hyperscale data centers are… |
(2026-07-15). China's express delivery index grows 2.4% in June as market expands. ecns.cn China's express delivery development index reached 465.4 in June, representing a 2.4% year-on-year increase driven by promotional e-commerce events and expanding rural logistics networks, data released by the State Post Bureau on Wednesday.
(2026-07-15). China's fixed-asset investment falls 5.7% in H1 2026. ecns.cn China's investment in fixed assets, excluding rural households, fell 5.7% year on year to 22.64 trillion yuan ($3.33 trillion) in the first half of 2026, the National Bureau of Statistics said Wednesday.
(2026-07-15). 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.
(2026-07-15). Chinese experts head to Uganda to help with Ebola response. ecns.cn Two Chinese public health experts left Beijing early Wednesday for Uganda to help respond to its Ebola outbreak, answering an invitation from the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO).
(2026-07-15). Silence Belongs to the People. scheerpost.com Jeffrey Wernick ScheerPost Many people ignore the Ninth Amendment. James Madison wrote it, and he wrote it to answer an objection he had raised himself. During ratification, Madison and Hamilton opposed adding a bill of rights, and their reason was precise. Enumerating rights is dangerous, because listing some implies the government may touch whatever went …
(2026-07-15). Brasil prosigue sus acciones contra el trabajo esclavo. radiohc.cu Desde que Luiz Inácio Lula Da Silva llegó por primera vez en 2003 a la presidencia de Brasil se trazó como propósito el enfrentamiento al trabajo en condiciones análogas a la esclavitud. | Y es que aunque en el gigante suramericano se abolió oficialmente hace más de cien años la esclavitud, aún persiste esta problemática, que afecta a los ciudadanos más pobres, especialmente a los afrobrasileños, pues está vinculada con el racismo y la discriminación. | Se manifiesta sobre todo en los sectores de la construcción y agrícola y en el servicio doméstico. | De hecho recientemente un caso de esta índole conmocionó a la…
(2026-07-15). Spain Defeats France and Will Play in its Second World Final. radiohc.cu Havana, July 15 (RHC) — With goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro, Spain beat France 2-0 and will play in their second World Cup final. | Oyarzabal scored a penalty in the 22nd minute after Lucas Digne fouled Lamine Yamal inside the box, and Porro added the second goal in the 58th minute, securing Spain's victory. | The team managed by Luis de la Fuente dominated the match from start to finish, withstanding attacks from Kylian Mbappé, Ousmane Dembélé, and substitute Désiré Doué, to secure their place in Sunday's final in New York. | With this win, Spain reached 37 consecutive victories, equaling Italy'
(2026-07-15). O conflito no Oriente Médio nunca terminou. strategic-culture.su Pausa entre Estados Unidos e Ir࣠foi apenas o prelúdio de uma nova fase da guerra | Junte-se a nós no e . | Escreva para nós: | A recente…
(2026-07-15). "Hilos comunes que compartimos" : un mural en Wilmington por el 250 ∫ aniversario de Estados Unidos presenta pájaros en un cable y un sutil homenaje a Bob Marley. whyy.org 
Mucho después de que los desfiles, fiestas, barbacoas y otros eventos por el 250 ∫ aniversario de Estados Unidos se conviertan en recuerdos lejanos, las aves sobre el cable de Wilmington permanecerán allí. | Estas grandes y coloridas aves, entre ellas una majestuosa águila, dominan…
(2026-07-15). Israel bankrolls illegal W. Bank settlements in annexation push. newarab.com 
Israel has approved nearly $790m for illegal West Bank settlements, with experts warning the move amounts to state financing of de facto annexation. | Israel's approval of more than 2.3 billion shekels ($790 million) for illegal settlements in the Israel's government on Tuesday approved two new funding packages…
(2026-07-15). Spain recapture 2010 spirit after reaching World Cup final: De la Fuente. aljazeera.com After a masterclass against France in the semifinals, Spain are just one win from winning their second World Cup.