(2026-07-27). Red Sea shipping slows after Houthi attack on Saudi Arabia, data shows. al-monitor.com By Florence TanSINGAPORE, July 27 (Reuters) – Ship traffic through Bab el-Mandeb fell on Sunday after Yemeni Houthis attacked Saudi oil installations along the Red Sea coast, while transit through the Strait of Hormuz stayed low over the weekend, shipping data from Kpler showed on Monday. Eleven commodity vessels passed through the Bab el-Mandeb strait on Sunday, the lowest level in months, the data showed.
(2026-07-27). Trump panics as Iran flexes 'Hormuz atomic bomb'? US halts strikes as Oman rushes to Tehran talks. hindustantimes.com The Strait of Hormuz remains at the heart of the Iran-U.S. standoff. Iran claims its naval forces are firmly in control of the strategic waterway, while talks with Oman over maritime security and commercial shipping continue. As tensions remain high, the Hormuz chokepoint continues to shape the regional conflict and global energy markets.
(2026-07-27). US halts strikes on Iran, sees opening for talks: What to know. al-monitor.com A four-day lull in Iranian attacks on commercial shipping in the strait of Hormuz was seen as an opportunity to resume diplomatic talks and dial down the war, Al-Monitor's source said.
(2026-07-27). Iran and US hold fire for second consecutive day. geo.tv Vessels at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, July 26, 2026. — Reuters US envoy to UN says Trump paused strikes to give diplomacy more time.US official says pause occurred over concerns of depleted munitions stocks.Tehran says has 'more scepticism than…
(2026-07-27). Trump puts Xi, Putin on notice? Unleashes Ukraine-style sea drones to sink warship in Pacific. hindustantimes.com The U.S. Navy has showcased Ukraine-style kamikaze sea drones during the RIMPAC 2026 exercise, sinking a retired warship in a demonstration of evolving naval warfare. The drills come as Washington accelerates unmanned maritime capabilities amid growing concerns over China's expanding navy and Russia's military modernization.
(2026-07-27). Iran foreign minister says attack on Iranian vessel go. al-monitor.com July 26 (Reuters) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said on Sunday a Ukrainian attack on an Iranian commercial vessel "cannot go unanswered".Iran said the attack in the Caspian Sea resulted in an explosion that killed one sailor and injured another.Araqchi made the comments in calls with EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, Araqchi posted on X.Lavrov, in a statement posted on the Russian Foreign Ministry's website, offered condolences in connection with the death of a sailor in the attack.
(2026-07-27). Iran halts strikes as Trump gives space to talks. al-monitor.com Iran and the United States held their fire Monday, handing Gulf shipping and the oil industry a respite from missile strikes as Donald Trump's UN envoy said the president was "giving talks some space". | Tehran said it had halted retaliatory attacks against Washington's allies in the Middle East, and US ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz told "Fox News Sunday" that, while forces remained "locked and loaded", Trump would give negotiations "a little bit of room".
(2026-07-27). Iran says retaliatory attacks will stop if US pause holds. newarab.com 
After 13 nights of intensifying U.S. air strikes on Iran, the Pentagon abruptly suspended the campaign late on Friday, with no U.S. attacks reported on either Saturday or Sunday. | Iran, which had been following each night…
reuters.com (2026-07-24). Reaction to US imposing new tariffs on 60 trading partnersThe Trump administration on Friday imposed new tariffs of 10% and 12.5% on goods from 60 trading partners, including the European Union and China
en.mehrnews.com (2026-07-24). Casualties Among Us Troops Reported in Latest Irgc StrikesThe operation was carried out in response to recent US attacks on Iranian military and civilian sites. The operation, launched under the code name "Ya Hassan ibn Ali," was dedicated to the victims of the Shajareh Tayyebeh School in Minab.
truthout.org (2026-07-24). Trump Threatens Massive Attack of Unprecedented Proportion on IranTrump has threatened to conduct an attack on Iran that's "bigger than ever," saying that he is still considering whether or not to do so after weeks of vowing to attack Iran's civilian infrastructure, in what experts say would be war crimes.
en.mehrnews.com (2026-07-25). US attack on Iranian rescue boats amounts to war crimeIran's deputy UN envoy on Friday strongly condemned the United States for deliberately attacking two Iranian search-and-rescue vessels operating in Iranian territorial waters, calling the strike a war crime.
mondoweiss.net (2026-07-26). The farce of Trump's nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia – MondoweissThe Trump Administration and Saudi Arabia signed an agreement for the U.S. to provide the Saudis with nuclear material and equipment for a civilian nuclear program.
In announcing the signing, U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright said, "Rest assured, these agreements uphold the highest standards of nuclear safety and nonproliferation, while relying on the world's best nuclear technology and scientists, designed right here in the United States."
That is a blatant lie.
thecradle.co (2026-07-26). US strikes against Iran 'on hold' amid fears of depleted missile stocks, further escalationThe US has paused its strikes on Iran for the past two days after 13 straight days of attacks, amid concerns that stocks of missile interceptors needed to defend US assets and personnel in the Gulf are running dangerously low.
presstv.co.uk (2026-07-26). Violating oil tanker explodes in Strait of Hormuz after hitting naval mine: ReportAn oil tanker has exploded in the Strait of Hormuz after it deviated from a shipping route designated by Iranian authorities, according to Iranian media, as the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) intercepted six vessels for attempting illegal transit through the strategic waterway.
(2026-07-27). Iran war spreads to Red Sea and Caspian, Gulf quiet as US forgoes strikes. al-monitor.com By Raphael Satter and Lefteris PapadimasWASHINGTON/ATHENS, July 26 (Reuters) – The Iran war broadened over the weekend despite a pause in U.S. strikes, as Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis attacked Saudi oil installations along the Red Sea coast and Iran accused Ukraine of targeting one of its vessels in the Caspian Sea.The U.S. military said on Saturday its naval blockade against Iran "remains in full effect" but did not explain why it halted a streak of 13 nights of escalating strikes.
(2026-07-27). Lull in US-Iran tit-for-tat attacks opens the door for diplomacy. newarab.com 
Welcome, | Here are the updates for the day: | The US and Iran continue to hold off attacks on each other after nearly two weeks of intense fighting
| The pause has reportedly allowed both warring parties to exchange messages and still pursue diplomatic channels
| Israeli soldiers and settlers continue to attack Palestinian residents in the occupied West Bank, in actions which Israeli NGO groups described as "pogroms"
| Israeli attacks continue in Gaza and southern Lebanon, regardless of any so-called "ceasefire" agreements |
(2026-07-27). Iran says Ukrainian attack on vessel in Caspian Sea killed sailor. al-monitor.com July 25 (Reuters) – Iran's Foreign Ministry condemned on Saturday a Ukrainian attack on an Iranian commercial vessel in the Caspian Sea, saying it resulted in an explosion that killed one sailor and injured another.Throughout the war in Ukraine, Kyiv has had to counter Iranian-designed drones deployed by Moscow. Kyiv has offered its drone interception expertise to countries in the Middle East that have suffered strikes from Iran.
(2026-07-27). Iran says it will halt strikes as long as US bombing pause holds. al-monitor.com By Parisa Hafezi, Phil Stewart and Raphael SatterDUBAI/WASHINGTON, July 26 (Reuters) – Iran will halt its own attacks as long as the United States does the same, a senior Iranian official told Reuters on Sunday. The development comes as the United States pressed pause on its bombing campaign after President Donald Trump's advisers told him they were running out of targets and expressed worries about depleting the U.S. arsenal.
(2026-07-27). Trump is giving Iran talks little bit of US ambassador to UN says. al-monitor.com WASHINGTON, July 26 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump has paused attacks on Iran to allow more room for diplomacy, the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations said on Sunday. "He's giving talks some space, he's giving it a little bit of room," Mike Waltz told the "Fox News Sunday" program.
(2026-07-27). US, Iran Threaten Attacks on Civilian Infrastructure (HRW). juancole.com
(2026-07-27). CA Teachers Demand That CalSTIRS Dump Israeli Bonds Financing Genocide. indybay.org California teachers from throughout the state rallied and spoke out at the meeting of the board of directors of CalSTIRS to demand that it divest of Israeli bonds.
(2026-07-27). Sunday 8/30: Doctors Against Genocide (DAG) Weekly Webinar. indybay.org
(2026-07-27). The debate over Trump's plans for a "massive" escalation in Iran: Everything is discussed except the crime. wsws.org The Iran war is treated across the US political establishment as a policy that has failed, not a crime that has been committed.
(2026-07-27). Speech by Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel in Pinar del Rio on July 26th. radiohc.cu The full speech by Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of the Republic, at the main event commemorating the 73rd anniversary of the attacks on the Moncada and Carlos Manuel de Céspedes barracks, National Rebellion Day: | Comrades of the Presidency; | Dear residents of Pinar del Río; | Friends of Solidarity: | In the early hours of today, I received a call from Army General Raúl Castro Ruz, leader of our Revolution, who asked me to convey the following message to you: | "Dear people of Pinar del Río, please accept my affection and recogn…
(2026-07-27). Gary Lineker, Nicola Coughlan back Gaza UK scholarships campaign. newarab.com 
Mahmoud Hasanain was an ordinary teenager in Gaza. From going to school, hitting the gym and playing video games with his friends, his focus turned to survival after Israel launched its A self-taught computer scientist from Gaza City and a former international Fortnite competitor, Hasanain wanted an opportunity to study at one of the With a passion for…
(2026-07-27). Israel to allow international force into Gaza, Israeli official says. al-monitor.com July 26 (Reuters) – Israel will allow a multinational security force to enter Gaza as proposed under U.S. President Donald Trump's ceasefire plan for the enclave, an Israeli official said on Sunday, a day before Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu heads to Washington. Netanyahu's security cabinet on Sunday approved the legal framework that would allow the force's entry to Gaza, the official said. Netanyahu is scheduled to depart for Washington on Monday and is expected to meet Trump on Tuesday.
(2026-07-27). Gaza teen triumphs despite war, loss and displacement. al-monitor.com Just days before her final secondary school examinations, the house opposite the temporary home where 18-year-old Saba Rabah was living in central Gaza was bombed. | She and her family fled, leaving behind everything they had.
(2026-07-27). The suffering in Gaza is far from over: ICRC Regional Director. icrc.org
(2026-07-27). Venezuela earthquake: ICRC mobilizes rapid response in support of the Venezuelan Red Cross‚ÄØ. icrc.org
(2026-07-27). Trump-Saudi Atomic Energy Deal: Toward a nuclear Mideast? juancole.com
(2026-07-27). Beijing deploys 72 service robots across city parks. ecns.cn A total of 72 specialized robots will be put into use across 14 municipal parks in Beijing by the end of July, launching a smart management model for the city's public green spaces.
(2026-07-27). Libyan regions declare 'civil disobedience' over power crisis. newarab.com 
Residents in several areas of The protests erupted overnight across Tripoli and neighbouring cities, prompting authorities to tighten security around the Government of National Unity's headquarters and other state institutions. | Security forces were deployed at major intersections as crowds gathered in district…
(2026-07-27). How much National Testing Agency earns, Govt data reveals. ummid.com The Narendra Modi Government Wednesday July 22, 2026 released a comprehensive data showing how much the National Testing Agency (NTA) has earned and how many exams it conducted along with the details of appeared students.
(2026-07-27). Mass shooting kills three, wounds four in Seattle. geo.tv 
People rush to take cover during an incident that Seattle Police described as a shooting with "multiple" victims at Seattle Center, which was hosting a Bite of Seattle food festival, in Seattle, Washington, US, July 26, 2026.— ReutersPolice official says incident reported around…
(2026-07-27). 'Defeat of Arrogance': Reactions Pour in After Dharmendra Pradhan's Resignation. ummid.com Defeat of this arrogant government, and a huge step towards reshaping India's education system, political leaders said after Dharmendra Pradhan resigned as Union Education Minister Saturday July 25, 2026.
(2026-07-27). Mohammad Ali Jauhar University and Demolition Politics. ummid.com The students of Mohammad Ali Jauhar University are sitting in protest to oppose the notice issued by the Rampur Development Authority (RDA) which has asked for 38 of the forty buildings of the university to be demolished.
(2026-07-27). CLAT 2027 on Dec 06, Registration Starts on Aug 03, 2026. ummid.com The Common Law Admission Test 2027 (CLAT 2027) will be held on December 06, 2026 whereas the registration and online application process for CLAT 2027 will commence on August 03, 2026, the Consortium of National Law Universities (NALSAR) said.
(2026-07-27). World's first zero-carbon airport in China's Inner Mongolia cuts heating, cooling energy use by 60%. ecns.cn Ordos Ejin Horo International Airport in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region has cut annual energy use for heating and cooling by 60% after adopting a carbon dioxide-based integrated energy system, according to technical results released Saturday in Ordos.
(2026-07-27). Israeli settlers set fire to West Bank mosques after deadly clash. al-monitor.com By Ali Sawafta and Mohammed TorokmanQUSRA, West Bank, July 26 (Reuters) – Israeli settlers attacked Palestinian villages in the occupied West Bank early on Sunday, setting fire to two mosques and scrawling graffiti on buildings, Palestinian officials said.The attacks followed an incident on Friday when four Palestinians and two Israeli soldiers — one of whom acted as a security coordinator for a nearby Israeli settlement — were killed when a crowd of Israeli settlers, some armed, approached the Palestinian village of Tal, southwest of Nablus.
(2026-07-27). Xi says China ready to further strengthen bilateral, multilateral strategic coordination with Brazil. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Monday that China stands ready to further strengthen bilateral and multilateral strategic coordination with Brazil.
(2026-07-27). Investors applaud resilient economy while newsrooms refuse to report it. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-07-27). Saudi Arabia launches multiple-entry Umrah Visa. ummid.com In another move to ease travel to The Two Holy Cities – Makkah al Mukarramah and Madinah al Munawwarah, Saudi Arabia has introduced multiple-entry Umrah Visa.
(2026-07-27). Vietnam Should Release Ailing Political Prisoners. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Can Thi Theu in the dock during her appeal at the Hanoi People's Court, Vietnam, on November 30, 2016. | © 2016 Vietnam News Agency/AFP via Getty Images | Can Thi Theu, 64, is serving an eight-year prison sentence at Prison No. 5 in Vietnam's Thanh Hoa province because she joined protests against land confiscation and environmental degradation in 2016 and publicly supported other human rights activists and political prisoners languishing behind bars. During a recent visit, Can Thi Theu's family learned that she had been suffering from acute abdominal pain and fever for days. They s…
(2026-07-27). Global Mechanism on ICTs: Statement on international law. icrc.org Statement delivered by Noa Schreuer, Legal Adviser, at the first substantial plenary session of the UN Global Mechanism on ICTs, New York, 22 July 2026.
(2026-07-27). Sunday 8/9: Solidarity With Argentine Workers!! indybay.org 2973 16th St., Suite 300, San Francisco…
(2026-07-27). Trump regime prepares for military draft. indybay.org Kent State Massacre: Mary Ann Vecchio kneeling over the body of Jeffrey Miller minutes after he was fatally shot by the Ohio National Guard, on May 4, 1970. A total of 67 shots were fired, and in the end, nine students were wounded and four, Allison Krause, Jeff Miller, Sandy Scheuer, and Bill Schroeder, were killed by the gunfire, during an anti-war protest to stop the war in Vietnam.
(2026-07-27). Protests continue against police and ICE killings in Wisconsin, Texas. wsws.org While hundreds demanded justice for Corey Ruiz and Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, the officers responsible for their deaths remain unidentified, uncharged and protected by the state.
(2026-07-27). "It was universally understood as a revolution." An Interview with historian Matthew Stewart on the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. wsws.org The World Socialist Web Site spoke with historian Matthew Stewart about the American Revolution, slavery, abolition, radical philosophy and the democratic and egalitarian traditions in American history.
(2026-07-27). After Supreme Court setback, Trump back on trade war path. wsws.org Trump has found a new mechanism to impose tariffs and is looking to expand its use.
(2026-07-27). This week in history: July 27- August 2. wsws.org NFL player Korey Stringer dies of heat stroke; West Virginia coal miners defy back-to-work injunction; UN Refugee Convention signed in Geneva; Philippine legislature votes for independence plebiscite.
(2026-07-27). Why India's 'Cockroach' Protest is Different. ummid.com What began as an online response to the Indian youth being compared to 'cockroaches' has now moved from memes and mock slogans to the streets of not just Delhi but most capitals in India.
(2026-07-27). Saturday 7/25: Virtual Screening of "Britain's WWI Debt Crisis & Palestine" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_YKSD……
(2026-07-27). China completes first full-process observation of typhoon using swarm of drones. ecns.cn China has completed its first full-process observation of a typhoon using a swarm of meteorological drones, according to the China Meteorological Administration (CMA).
(2026-07-27). Kim Jong Un visits cemetery of Chinese People's Volunteers martyrs in DPRK. ecns.cn Kim Jong Un, general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea and president of the State Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), visited the cemetery of the martyrs of the Chinese People's Volunteers (CPV) located in Hoechang, South Phyongan Province in the country on Sunday, CCTV News reported.
(2026-07-27). 2026 Global English Education China Assembly wrapped up in Beijing. ecns.cn The 2026 Global English Education China Assembly concluded on Sunday at Beijing Foreign Studies University.
(2026-07-27). DR Congo: Oil Company Operations Pose Grave Pollution Threat. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Oil well at Perenco's concession in Democratic Republic of Congo. | © 2026 Human Rights Watch | Pollution linked to the Democratic Republic of Congo's only oil producer poses serious health risks to communities near its operations. Perenco, the oil company, has engaged in gas flaring and waste burning that have contributed to poor air quality and not prevented oil spills from wells and pipelines from leaking into the soil and riverbeds, contributing to health risks for nearby residents.The authorities should acknowledge the threat to people's health in oil concession areas, immedia…
(2026-07-27). Malegaon Joins Protest for Protection of Jauhar University, Students Rights. ummid.com As student movements continue to gain momentum across India over issues concerning educational justice and democratic rights, Bedari Foundation has announced a special public gathering in Malegaon to express solidarity with the students protesting at Jantar Mantar, New Delhi, and to support the movement for the protection of Mohammad Ali Jauhar University, Rampur.
(2026-07-27). DTE Maha Direct 2nd Year Diploma 2026 Round 2 Allotment – Steps, Link. ummid.com The DTE Maharashtra is publishing on its official website dsd26.dtemaharashtra.gov.in today i.e. Saturday July 25, 2026 CAP Round 2 Seat Allotment result of the candidates who have applied for Admission to Direct Second Post SSC Diploma in Engineering, Technology (Polytechnic) for the academic year 2026-27.
(2026-07-27). Thursday 8/20: The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel Continues Its Speaker Series: Making History Fun Again. indybay.org The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel – 495 Geary St, San Francisco, CA 94102…
(2026-07-27). Saturday 7/25: California Single Payer Meeting For Heatlhcare. indybay.org Eric Quesada Center | 518 Valencia St | San Francisc…
(2026-07-27). Sunday 8/2: Boycott Chevron Picket. indybay.org Chevron Corporate Station | 5500 Telegraph Ave, Oakland | (Telegraph at 55th)…
(2026-07-27). pride untamed: escaping the cult of queer memory. indybay.org the san francisco police department descended on a bunch of queers to beat the law into them, and everything that followed is up for debate. but are we describing 1966, or 2026? unfortunately, in a poetic, if depressing, continuation of historical queer subjugation, this was san francisco pride weekend, 2026.
(2026-07-27). Rescue ongoing after flash flood hits Northwest China's scenic area. ecns.cn A flash flood triggered by sudden heavy rainfall hit the Shuangshimen scenic area in Weiyuan County, Dingxi City, northwest China's Gansu Province, at around 1: 40 p.m. on Sunday.
(2026-07-27). Wild snow leopard recorded for first time in Xining's Huangzhong District. ecns.cn A wild snow leopard has been captured on camera in Huangzhong District, Xining City, northwest China's Qinghai Province, marking the first recorded sighting of the species in the area.
(2026-07-27). Tuesday 7/28: Webinar: Creative Resistance & Media Activism in Western Sahara. indybay.org Online | www.nonviolenceinternational.net/webinar……
(2026-07-27). When 'Self Hand-Cuffed' Rahul Gandhi Shocked Narendra Modi. ummid.com Intensifying the party's protest against the union government, Rahul Gandhi Tuesday July 21, 2026 marched to the official residence of Prime Minister Modi and sat on a dharna along with Party President Mallikarjun Kharge, Kerala CM VD Satheesan, Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar and other Congress MPs and leaders.
(2026-07-27). Big win for Putin? Zelensky's shock army shake-up sparks massive revolt, Ukrainians demand this…>. hindustantimes.com Ukraine is witnessing a fresh wave of protests as demonstrators across Kyiv and Kharkiv call for the reinstatement of former Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov following President Volodymyr Zelensky's controversial government reshuffle. The political unrest comes even as Russia intensifies its missile campaign, adding to the mounting pressure on Kyiv.
(2026-07-27). Wreckage of missing passenger minibus found at mountain collapse site in Chongqing. ecns.cn Rescuers have discovered the wreckage of a passenger minibus that went missing following a mountain landslide in Pengshui Miao and Tujia Autonomous County, southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, according to local authorities.
(2026-07-27). Follow the Money Starbucks Workers United. wibailoutpeople.org 
View this email in your browser Welcome to Solidarity Saturday, your weekly highlight reel and shortcut to staying plugged in.Baristas have been raising concerns about Starbucks's blending powder, and we're passing them along. This is exactly why having a union in every store is so important: we all deserve stronger protections at work and a …
(2026-07-27). Saturday 7/25: ICE Out! Nationwide Protest Vigils for Murders of Lorenzo & Johan. indybay.org SF Bay Area, California and beyond | Find a vigil to demand justice near you: www.mobilize.us/disappearedinamerica/…
(2026-07-27). Australian Labor Party conference: Right-wing apparatus suppresses any debate. wsws.org There was a close connection between the form of the conference, which suppressed any discussion, and Labor's commitment to a program of war, austerity and attacks on democratic rights.
(2026-07-27). Tuvalu deploys conservation NGO to arrest Chinese longliner. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Kaya Selby of RNZ Pacific Tuvalu has arrested a Chinese tuna longliner, borrowing a vessel from a wellknown conservation charity to do so. On the evening of July 9, Tuvalu Police Force maritime trackers picked up something strange about a vessel they were watching. From there, they boarded the Allankay, a vessel owned by…
(2026-07-27). Vietnam thanks China for swift rescue after ship sinks in South China Sea. ecns.cn Vietnam on Sunday expressed gratitude to Chinese authorities for their rapid search and rescue efforts after a Vietnamese vessel sank in the South China See, according to Xinhua News Agency.
(2026-07-27). Trump's authoritarian play against foreign journalists. onlineopinion.com.au For nearly a century, foreign correspondents have come to the United States precisely because this country prided itself on welcoming scrutiny. Now, the Trump administration proposes to turn that legacy on its head.
(2026-07-27). 4th round of research and rescue operation finishes after flash flood hits NW China's Gansu. ecns.cn The fourth round of research and rescue operations has been finished after a flash flood hit northwest China's Gansu Province on Sunday afternoon, CCTV News reported on Monday.
(2026-07-27). UN chief urges immediate removal of all Syria sanctions. al-monitor.com United Nations chief Antonio Guterres on Sunday urged the removal of all sanctions imposed on Syria during the era of ousted ruler Bashar al-Assad, as he concluded a two-day visit to the country. | Syria's new authorities, who took power in December 2024, are trying to turn the page after more than 13 years of war, and to reboot the economy and rebuild infrastructure and institutions.
(2026-07-27). Claim: Renewables are Too Risky for Aussie Retirement Savings But Rule Changes could Fix That. wattsupwiththat.com Australia's superannuation retirement savings, recently praised by President Trump, could be raided to push forward Net Zero.
(2026-07-27). Katter holds firm against the One Nation tide. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-07-27). Across Borders and Prison Walls: Keeping Families Connected During the Libya—Chad Conflict. icrc.org Long before the crises that followed 2011, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) had already built a long and sometimes difficult history of humanitarian engagement in Libya and across its borders.
(2026-07-27). Explainer: Five battlefronts poised to shape Yemen's next war. newarab.com 
The prospect of The warnings come as the Both the internationally recognise…
(2026-07-27). Egypt women inspired by World Cup heroes ahead of WAFCON. newarab.com 
Hossam Hassan's men's team enjoyed a superb World Cup run in North America, reaching the last 16 and winning a match for the first time. | Sabry, fresh from being named 2024 Women's African Champions League Best Goalkeeper, be…
(2026-07-27). RSS Loyalist Pralhad Joshi given additional charge of Education Ministry. ummid.com A long term RSS loyalist, Pralhad Joshi, has been given additional charge of the Ministry of Education after the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan.
(2026-07-27). Forest fire in Sichuan under control, no casualties reported. ecns.cn A forest fire that broke out Sunday afternoon on Yuping Mountain in Liujiang Town, Hongya County, southwest China's Sichuan Province, has been taken under control, according to local authorities.
(2026-07-27). US measles hits a 35-year high: One front in a global unraveling of public health. wsws.org On July 23, 2026, the CDC reported that the number of measles cases in the US surpassed the total for the whole of 2025.
(2026-07-27). Saturday 8/29: Trump Regime Takedown (every Saturday). indybay.org corner of Van Ness and O'Farrell St, San Francisco…
(2026-07-27). Saturday 7/25: San Gold Rush Century: a walking tour. indybay.org meet in the lobby of the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco…
(2026-07-27). Monday 7/27: Sped Up Schedule of Cop Crackdowns on Coral Street Encampment Community. indybay.org Limekiln and Coral St. ⚪ meet on Limekiln to cover Coral St., Limekiln, and adjacent streets depending on the police harassment radius.
(2026-07-27). China's premier lotus exhibition opens in Shandong. ecns.cn The opening ceremony of the 23rd China (Tengzhou) Weishan Lake Red Lotus Wetland Culture and Tourism Season was held on Sunday in Tengzhou, east China's Shandong Province, alongside the opening of the 40th Lotus Exhibition.
(2026-07-27). Blatant Misuse of Power: Bhopal Activist on Jauhar University Demolition Order. ummid.com The decision of the Yogi Adityanath-led Uttar Pradesh government to demolish 38 of the 40 buildings on the campus of Mohammad Ali Jauhar University in Rampur, including the university mosque under the pretext of "illegal construction," is one of the most sweeping misuse of power such, Razia Masood, a Bhopal-based Social Activist, said.
(2026-07-27). Thursday 8/6: Nuclear Abolition or Extinction: A Rally and Protest at Livermore Lab. indybay.org Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory- West Gate | Vasco Rd. and Westgate Dr. | Livermore, CA 94551…
(2026-07-27). Thursday 7/30: Medicare for All Day of Action – Nationwide Rallies & Actions. indybay.org SF Bay Area, Northern CA, and beyond | Find an event near you: act.medicare4all.org/event/doa/search/…
(2026-07-27). CAT 2026 Notification Released: Important Dates. ummid.com The Indian Institutes of Management (IIM) has published on its official website 'iimcat.ac.in' the notification of Common Admission Test 2026 (CAT 2026) along with the registration start date and other important dates.
(2026-07-27). Low-altitude aviation consortium targeting infrastructure bottlenecks founded in central China's Anyang. ecns.cn A consortium jointly launched by the Comprehensive Planning Institute of China Aviation Planning and Design Institute, Anyang Low-Altitude Economy Investment Group and other organizations was founded in Sunday in Anyang, central China's Henan Province, to address infrastructure bottlenecks in the low-altitude aviation sector.
(2026-07-27). China's natural gas market stays stable despite global price surge. ecns.cn China's natural gas market remained broadly stable in the first half of 2026 despite a sharp rise in international gas prices, the National Energy Administration said Saturday, citing the China Natural Gas Development Report (2026).
(2026-07-27). Profits of China's major industrial firms up 18.7 pct in H1. ecns.cn Profits of China's major industrial firms rose 18.7% year on year in the first half of 2026, according to data from the National Bureau of Statistics showed on Monday.
(2026-07-27). Iraq: Photography Award 2026. icrc.org International Committee of the Red Cross & Iraqi Red Crescent Society…
(2026-07-27). CXMT debuts on STAR Market, becomes A-share's most valuable listed company. ecns.cn China memory chipmaker CXMT debuted on Shanghai's STAR Market on Monday, with its shares surging 471.59% at the opening to 49.5 yuan ($6.90) apiece.
(2026-07-27). DTE Maha Post SSC Diploma 2026 Round 2 Allotment – Steps, Link. ummid.com Directorate of Technical Education (DTE) Maharashtra is releasing on its official website 'poly26.dtemaharashtra.gov.in' today i.e. Thursday July 23, 2026 the CAP Round 2 Seat Allotment Result of the students seeking admission in First Year Post SSC Diploma Technical and Polytechnic Courses in Engineering / Technology for the year 2026-27.
(2026-07-27). In Israel vote, ex-army chief emerges main rival to Netanyahu. al-monitor.com As Israel heads into a fiercely contested general election on October 27, former military chief Gadi Eisenkot has emerged as the principal challenger to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. | Eisenkot's rise comes at a pivotal moment in Israeli politics, with the election widely viewed as a referendum on the long-serving premier's leadership in the violent aftermath of Hamas's October 7, 2023, attack on Israel.
(2026-07-27). Dharmendra Pradhans's fake resignation letter viral. ummid.com Amidst the escalating demands of his resignation, a fake letter is viral on social media claiming Dharmendra Pradhan has indeed resigned as Union Education Minister.
(2026-07-27). Islamist attack on Berlin CSD: Government intensifies police state offensive. wsws.org The reactionary attack on queer people is being used by the federal government to push forward the expansion of the police and intelligence apparatus. Its talk of "freedom" and "openness" is thoroughly hypocritical.
(2026-07-27). Wednesday 8/26: Picket & Pray. indybay.org Zoom | zoom.us/meeting/register/tU6krXE_RRGWnxK……
(2026-07-27). Why inequality survives democratic politics. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-07-27). Indian student says 'Pakistani agent' label used to silence dissent amid protests. geo.tv 
(2026-07-27). Tamil Nadu MBBS, BDS Rank List 2026: Time, Link to Check. ummid.com The Directorate of Medical Education Tamil Nadu (DME Tamil Nadu) is publishing soon on its official website 'tnmedicalselection.net' and 'tnhealth.tn.gov.in' the Rank List, also called as Merit List, of the students who have registered for TN MBBS / BDS Counselling for NEET 2026 (NEET UG 2026) based admission in different Medical Courses for the academic year 2026-27.
(2026-07-27). Main land crossing between Kuwait and Iraq reopens, state news agency says. al-monitor.com July 26 (Reuters) – The main land border crossing between Kuwait and Iraq has reopened, Iraq's state news agency cited the country's border crossings authority as saying on Sunday.The Abdali border crossing was temporarily closed after a drone attack on Thursday that caused material damage but no casualties, the Kuwaiti army said.Abdali, in Kuwait's northern Al-Jahra Province, is a key route for passenger and commercial traffic between the two countries. It was not clear who launched the drones.(Reporting by Eman Abouhassira; Editing by Alexander Smith)…
(2026-07-27). Democrats reject any appeal to popular opposition to subversion of midterm elections. wsws.org The lurch to dictatorship is not the work of one individual, but rather the response of a crisis-ridden ruling oligarchy to unprecedented levels of social polarization and growing opposition in the working class.
(2026-07-27). Typhoon Noul hits Guangdong, triggers flooding and mass evacuations. ecns.cn Typhoon Noul made landfall in Huizhou, Guangdong province, early Sunday, unleashing powerful winds and torrential rain that inundated streets, uprooted trees, toppled billboards and disrupted transportation across the coastal region.
(2026-07-27). Magnitude 4.8 earthquake hits Taiwan. ecns.cn A magnitude-4.8 earthquake hit Xinbei City of China's Taiwan at 8: 36 p.m. on Sunday, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC).
(2026-07-27). Tuesday 8/4: Phonebank for Cori Bush! indybay.org Online | www.mobilize.us/coribush1/event/918558/…
(2026-07-27). State Department accuses Americans of being communists. indybay.org March 5, 1960 photo of Ernesto "Che" Guevara…
(2026-07-27). 160th Anniversary Year of the Buffalo Soldiers – California State Capitol – July 28, 2026. indybay.org Now, Therefore, I, George Bush, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim July 28, 1992, as Buffalo Soldiers Day. I urge all Americans to observe this day with appropriate programs and activities in honor of the Black Americans who served our Nation as members of the 9th and 10th Cavalry regiments…
(2026-07-27). Massive fire engulfs Gurdwara Sahib Dashmesh Darbar in Adelaide, Guru Granth Sahib saroops likely burnt. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: A massive fire broke out at the Gurdwara Sahib Dashmesh Darbar in Adelaide, South Australia, late on Sunday night, with fears that the Saroops of the Guru Granth Sahib may have been bur | Massive fire engulfs Gurdwara Sahib Dashmesh Darbar in Adelaide, Guru Granth Sahib saroops likely burnt…
(2026-07-27). Hundreds of public defender workers in Michigan, New York and Texas strike to defend healthcare benefits and pay. wsws.org Hundreds of public defenders in Michigan, New York, and Texas strike to defend health care benefits and pay.
(2026-07-27). Over 800 officials, professionals arrive in Xinjiang for 3-year assistance mission. ecns.cn Over 800 selected officials and professionals from more than 130 central central departments and organizations on Sunday arrived in UrumqI, capital of Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, to commence their three-year assistance mission in the westernmost area of the country.
(2026-07-27). 'Three Demands…': Rahul Gandhi, AISA Students in Joint Call. ummid.com Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi and President of All India Students' Association (AISA) Neha Bora in a joint call Saturday July 25, 2026 reiterated students' three demands to end the protests underway at Jantar Mantar, New Delhi and other parts of India.
(2026-07-27). Saturday 7/25: Footprint America: a San Francisco walking tour. indybay.org meet in the lobby of the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco…
(2026-07-27). Kuchu Puchu Ab Toh Resign Kr Do: Girl in Bridal Dress at Jantar Mantar. ummid.com A girl-student from Indira Nagar, Delhi Friday came at Jantar Mantar in bridal dress and carrying a placard reading 'Kuchu Puchu Ab Toh Resign Kr Do' to amplify students' demand of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation.
(2026-07-27). Guangdong Province allocates $7 million to relieve typhoon-hit area. ecns.cn South China's Guangdong Province has allocated 50 million yuan (about $6.96 million) in provincial-level natural disaster relief funds to support typhoon-affected areas, the provincial emergency management department said.
(2026-07-27). Why Is Irregular Migration to Germany Falling So Quickly? thinktank.pk Germany has long been one of Europe's principal destinations for asylum seekers, labor migrants, and refugees. Since the 2015 migration crisis, the country's migration policy has become one of the defining issues in domestic politics and European policymaking. New police data for 2025 indicate a marked decline in irregular migration and human smuggling. Recorded smuggling …
(2026-07-27). Workers in Mexico, US voice support for Will Lehman after death threat by UAW official. wsws.org Support continues to grow from workers in the US, Mexico and internationally for Will Lehman, the Mack Trucks worker and socialist candidate for United Auto Workers president, following the death threat against him by an UAW International staff member.
(2026-07-27). Monday 7/27: No Monarchs Monday: Weekly Protest at Tesla in San Francisco. indybay.org At the Tesla Dealership, 999 Van Ness (corner of Van Ness and O'Farrell), San Francisco…
(2026-07-27). Saturday 7/25: ICE = Evil: Human Banner on SF Ocean Beach Protest. indybay.org Ocean Beach – Stairwell 17 | 1000 Great Hwy | San Francisco, CA 94121 | Please sign up. Need more people!
(2026-07-27). DTE Maha Post HSC 2026 D Pharmacy Admission: Last Date Changed. ummid.com The Directorate of Technical Education (DTE) Maharashtra has extended, for the second time, the last date of application and submission of online form for admission in First Year Post HSC Diploma in Pharmacy (D Pharm) for the year 2026-2027.
(2026-07-27). MHT CET 2026 Engineering (FE) Merit List – Link, Steps to Check. ummid.com The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell is releasing on its official website fe2026.mahacet.org today i.e. Wednesday July 22, 2026 Provisional Merit List containing the names of the students who have registered for admission to First Year Engineering (FE) B.E. and B.Tech four year courses for the academic year 2026-27.
(2026-07-27). Frank Gehry (1929—2025) and his search for a "sliver of space" wsws.org Gehry rejected the classical stylistic references adopted by…
(2026-07-27). Trump berates the press, with little response. wsws.org The fascist president's remarks were a mixture of rehashed insults and incomprehensible meandering.
(2026-07-27). Results of a YouGov survey concerning religious belief and citizenship. onlineopinion.com.au What does it mean when someone puts their beliefs ahead of their allegiance to their country.
(2026-07-27). Saturday Protest at SF Tesla Demands Justice for Lorenzo and Johan. indybay.org Trump reign of terror's latest victims sparks outrage from San Franciscans of all cultures…
(2026-07-27). Suzhou's above-designated-size industrial output exceeds 2.5 trillion yuan in H1. ecns.cn Industrial enterprises above designated size in Suzhou, east China's Jiangsu Province, recorded a gross output value of 2.50 trillion yuan ($368.2 billion) in the first half of 2026, up 6.9% from a year earlier, according to data released Friday by the city's statistics bureau and a local survey team of the National Bureau of Statistics.
(2026-07-27). Giant panda Mao Zhu celebrates 12th birthday in Yunnan. ecns.cn Giant panda Mao Zhu celebrated its 12th birthday at the Yunnan wildlife park in Southwest China's Kunming City on Sunday, with bamboo furniture and a specially designed feast aimed at encouraging natural foraging and climbing behaviour.
(2026-07-27). "Humanitarian challenges today are global, and so must be the solutions" icrc.org Launch of the 2025 Beijing Symposium Report…
(2026-07-27). Wildfires threaten Bordeaux as France and Spain battle blazes. al-monitor.com By Manuel Ausloos and David LatonaBORDEAUX/MADRID, July 26 (Reuters) – Wildfires advanced towards the outskirts of the historic French city of Bordeaux, at the heart of the country's winelands, on Sunday as France and Spain battled blazes that have already forced the evacuation of hundreds of thousands of people.About 220,000 people have been evacuated in France, while in Spain more than 75,000 people have been evacuated and a further 30,000 ordered to shelter in place, authorities said.
(2026-07-27). PSNA challenges Luxon to reveal NZ's vote in ICC chief prosecutor case. asiapacificreport.nz Asia Pacific Report A leading Palestine solidarity group in New Zealand has challenged Prime Minister Christopher Luxon to explain why his government has not revealed how the country voted at the International Criminal Court over the ouster of ICC Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan after intense Israeli and US lobbying. Khan has been under attack from…
(2026-07-27). 'Padhai aur Ladai Saath Chalegi': Students Hold Ground in Delhi, Other Cities. ummid.com Hundreds of thousands of students, many of them supported by their parents and friends, are currently protesting in various cities of India against NEET Paper Leak, and seeking accountability from the Narendra Modi government and resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
(2026-07-27). Watch: Lone Mumbai Woman Blocks Police Van With Protesters Inside, Then This Happened. ummid.com A lone Mumbai woman, later identified as Rhiya Ahir, has become one of the defining faces of the Gen Z Protests in India, after she blocked Police Van packed with the Mumbaikars protesting Delhi Police brutality against students.
(2026-07-27). Wholesale corruption of "the beautiful game" : FIFA's World Cup 2026. wsws.org FIFA and its New York billionaire partners rewrote the rules to subordinate the World Cup entirely to profit.
(2026-07-27). US-Saudi Nuclear Deal: Redrawing Middle East's Atomic Map. ummid.com The latest US-Saudi Arabia nuclear agreement, formalised under Section 123 of the US Atomic Energy Act, gives American firms legal access to build out Saudi Arabia's civilian nuclear programme, alongside separate bilateral safeguards accord signed by Energy Secretary Chris Wright and Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman.
(2026-07-27). Syria president tells Al Jazeera his country seeks security deal with Israel. al-monitor.com July 26 (Reuters) – Syria is seeking to reach a security agreement with Israel, Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa said in an interview with Al Jazeera on Sunday.He said a deal could pave the way for comprehensive peace between the two countries without compromising Syria's right to the Golan Heights, an area thatIsrael captured from Syria in the1967 Six-Day War and annexed in 1981.Sharaa said Syria was trying to involve a large group of countries to pressure Israel to adopt a more balanced policy towards Syria."We are avoiding getting into confrontations," he added.
(2026-07-27). Seattle Food Festival Shooting: 3 killed, 4 injured near Space Needle. ptcnews.tv Seatlle food festival shooting: At least three persons were killed and four others injured after gunfire broke out at the Bite of Seattle food festival in Seattle, United States, the police said. The shooting took place at Seattle Centre, only a short distance from the city's famous Space Needle.The Seattle Mayor's Office said the police had taken one suspect into custody. However, authorities also said another suspected shooter remained at large. The police believe the incident may have started after two persons opened fire at each other. Investigators have recovered two guns from the area.The Seattle Police De…
(2026-07-27). Ex-IG Explains Why Delhi Police Action Against Students Must be Probed. ummid.com The use of force by personnel in plain clothes against students and children during the 'Parliament March' held at Jantar Mantar on July 20, 2026 was Illegal, Unlawful, Excessive, Punitive, and Repressive.
(2026-07-27). Three Dai villages jointly boost rural tourism and study tours in Yunnan. ecns.cn A rural tourism cluster comprising three Dai ethnic villages in Jinghong City, southwest China's Yunnan Province, is revitalizing the local economy through coordinated development, according to a recent visit by a media team taking part in the 2026 "Civilized China" reporting campaign.
(2026-07-27). NEET Needs Fundamental Restructuring, Not Cosmetic Fixes. ummid.com The recurring crises surrounding National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) demonstrate that the problem lies not merely in its implementation but in the design of the system itself.
(2026-07-27). Watch: Husband in Delhi Police, Wife Protesting at Jantar Mantar with Son. ummid.com In an incident seen as a strong warning to Narendra Modi Government, a woman came in front of the camera to openly declare that she came to protest at Jantar Mantar despite her husband serving with the Delhi Police.
(2026-07-27). Chen Yufei wins women's singles runner-up as badminton China Open concludes. ecns.cn
(2026-07-27). Donetsk: Lives transformed by the hostilities. icrc.org
(2026-07-27). Haunted by History: Lawrence's Ghost Speaks for Himself … and to Us. juancole.com
(2026-07-27). Ukraine: "I don't just want to get around. I want to walk properly again" icrc.org
(2026-07-27). ICRC's position on the use of explosive weapons in populated areas. icrc.org
(2026-07-27). Ukraine: Intensifying hostilities claim dozens of lives, deepen trauma for civilians. icrc.org
(2026-07-27). South Sudan at 15: A humanitarian journey through conflict, resilience and hope. icrc.org
(2026-07-27). Frequently asked questions: The ICRC's approach to confidentiality. icrc.org
(2026-07-27). Russia: ICRC president focuses on respect for international humanitarian law, access to prisoners of war during visit to the Russian Federation. icrc.org
(2026-07-27). Sudan: 42,000 people assisted with food in Al Obeid amid growing humanitarian needs. icrc.org
(2026-07-27). Reflecting on a 22-year legacy: First Roundtable on the ICRC's Physical Rehabilitation Programme in India. icrc.org
(2026-07-27). Frequently asked questions: Explosive Weapons in Populated Areas. icrc.org
(2026-07-27). Who Helps the Helpers? Mental Health and Psychosocial Support for Frontline Responders in Northeast Nigeria. icrc.org
(2026-07-27). ICRC statement on The New Yorker article. icrc.org
(2026-07-27). National Committees on IHL: Guidance on composition and roles. icrc.org
(2026-07-27). Uganda, Rwanda, and Burundi: January to December 2025 Facts & Figures. icrc.org
(2026-07-27). Water and habitat in conflict – 2026 Briefer. icrc.org
(2026-07-27). ICRC working paper on six ICT-related threats faced by civilian populations. icrc.org
(2026-07-27). ICRC Brings Humanitarian Perspectives on Unmanned Systems to World Peace Forum. icrc.org
(2026-07-27). Russia: ICRC president arrives in Moscow to discuss critical humanitarian issues. icrc.org
(2026-07-27). Thursday 7/30: Medicare for All Day of Action – Santa Clara Rally. indybay.org Rep. Ro Khanna's Santa Clara Office | 3150 De La Cruz Boulevard | Santa Clara, CA 95054…
(2026-07-26). Iran says progress made in talks with Oman on Hormuz shipping mechanisms. tribune.com.pk 
Iran said on Sunday it made progress in talks with Oman on operational mechanisms to ensure the safe passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz, stressing there has been no change in maritime traffic through the strategic waterway. | Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei said several rounds of talks were held in Tehran on Friday and Saturday between Iranian and Omani deputy foreign ministers. | "The two sides exchanged views on common principles and operational mechanisms for the safe passage of ships in the Strait of Hormuz," Baqaei said, according to the semi-official Fars news agency. | He described…
(2026-07-26). Iran says progress in Oman talks on Hormuz strait management. geo.tv Ships and tankers in the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Musandam, Oman, April 18, 2026. — ReutersNegotiations focus on Strait of Hormuz management.Discussions covered shipping safety and sovereignty.Oman, Iran previously discussed transit service fees.
(2026-07-26). China opposes new U.S. tariffs. ecns.cn China opposes all forms of unilateral tariff measures, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said Friday, responding to the Trump administration's decision to impose new tariffs on dozens of trading partners, including China.
(2026-07-26). Iran says halts Middle East attacks as US holds fire. al-monitor.com Iran said on Sunday it has halted retaliatory attacks against US allies in the Middle East after Washington stopped its strikes on the country for the past two nights. | The Iranian declaration came after Washington paused a war nearing its fifth month and reports emerged that concerns over dwindling munitions were restraining plans for further escalation.
(2026-07-26). Houthis claim strike on Saudi Arabia as conflict deepens. al-monitor.com Iran-backed Houthi rebels claimed a missile strike on Saudi Arabia on Saturday, hours after vowing to retaliate against the kingdom for attacks as the Middle East war expanded. | Riyadh struck Houthi military targets in Hodeida on Friday, with rebel media reporting two wounded after the Yemeni group announced a maritime blockade of the top oil producer and hit its ships.
(2026-07-26). As Trump mulls Iran escalation, Houthis fire on Saudi Red Sea oil sites. al-monitor.com By Federico Maccioni, Timour Azhari and Eman AbouhassiraRIYADH, July 25 (Reuters) – Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi militants fired on Saudi oil installations in two ports on the Red Sea coast on Saturday and Saudi-backed forces bombed the Houthis, as the war in the Gulf that has disrupted global supplies extended to a second front.Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree said the group had targeted and successfully struck sites belonging to Saudi state oil giant Aramco in Jizan and Yanbu.
(2026-07-26). UK's Burnham would call out Trump if in Britain's interest, he tells BBC. tribune.com.pk 
Britain's new Prime Minister Andy Burnham "will always put Britain's interests first", he told the BBC in an interview when asked whether he was willing to call out US President Donald Trump. | Burnham's predecessor Keir Starmer, who announced he was stepping down last month, had a fraught relationship with Trump due to differences over the US-Israeli war on Iran, immigration, energy and tech regulation. | While Trump initially described Starmer's successor as "extremely liberal", he said this week he had a "very good conversation" with Burnham, who became Britai…
(2026-07-26). Mediators intensify US-Iran diplomacy after Trump orders 'pause' in strikes: sources. tribune.com.pk 
Mediators Pakistan and Qatar have intensified the exchange of messages between the US and Iran after the two warring sides communicated their responses to a joint formula to end their months-long war, Pakistani government sources told Anadolu on Sunday. | The development came after US President Donald Trump ordered a "pause" in the latest bombing campaign on Iran after two weeks of consecutive nights of strikes, the sources added. | Earlier this week, Islamabad and Doha proposed a joint de-escalation formula, urging the US and Iran to return to their pre-July 9 positions "as a first step" to resume stalled tal…
(2026-07-26). 'Can't go unanswered': Iran threatens response to Ukraine attack on its ship in Caspian Sea. geo.tv Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi looks on as he speaks to the media in Beirut, Lebanon, October 4, 2024. — ReutersAraghchi says Ukraine attack kills Iranian sailor.Iran says attack on vessel breaches UN Charter.Iran summons Ukraine's charge d'affaires over ship attack.
(2026-07-26). Israel obstructing takeover of pilot zones in Lebanon's south: Military. aljazeera.com Israel is violating agreements by shelling 'pilot villages', Lebanon's army asserts.
(2026-07-26). Cuban president accuses US of genocide, seeking takeover. aljazeera.com Island has weathered a US oil embargo since January and is enduring one of its worst economic crises.
(2026-07-26). Burnham rejects MPs' call to recognise Gaza genocide. newarab.com 
The new
(2026-07-26). °Que cada amanecer nos encuentre en pie de lucha! cubadebate.cu Los cubanos de hoy somos también vencedores de imposibles, y en este 26 de Julio reafirmamos el compromiso con la patria, con la Revolución, con las conquistas del socialismo y con la tarea de levantar una economía golpeada despiadadamente por cuatro siglos de colonialismo, seis décadas de neocolonialismo y otras seis décadas de bloqueo reforzado hasta convertirse en un plan genocida. °Que cada amanecer nos encuentre en pie de lucha!
(2026-07-26). Is Iran quietly closing a war chapter or clearing space for a deadlier plot against Trump. hindustantimes.com Iran has launched operations to clear unexploded wartime munitions from several locations, including Isfahan, Tehran province, Qeshm Island, and Khuzestan, according to local reports. Authorities said residents may hear controlled explosions as explosive remnants are safely destroyed. The move follows a period of heightened tensions involving Iran and the United States, prompting speculation about possible de-escalation. However, Iranian officials have not linked the clearance operations to any ceasefire or diplomatic breakthrough, and neither Tehran nor Washington, D.C. has announced an end to hostilities. The o…
(2026-07-26). When Cuba is defended, the self-determination of peoples is defended. radiohc.cu "When Cuba is defended, the self-determination of peoples is defended," affirmed Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of the Republic, on Saturday at a solidarity meeting with the largest island of the Antilles. | The Cuban president specified that it is a matter of the right to sovereignty against the attempt by a power to dictate the world's destiny; and a strategic necessity, "because it has already happened to Gaza, Lebanon, Iran, and it can happen to any nation if we do not prevent it," he said. | Diaz-Canel expressed his gratitude…
(2026-07-26). Cuba cuenta con los jóvenes del Centenario de Fidel. radiohc.cu 
Cuba cuenta con nosotros, los jóvenes del centenario de Fidel, como nos llamó hoy Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, Primer Secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y Presidente de la República, durante el acto central por el 26 de julio. | Así aseguró a la Agencia Cubana de Noticias el joven Alejandro Bosmenier León, licenciado en Educación Pedagogía- Psicología, tras concluir el homenaje a quienes aquella mañana de la Santa Ana cambiaron el futuro de la nación. | Nos corresponde a los jóvenes ser protagonistas de nuestro tiempo, porque nadie ajeno a este país va a resolvernos nuestros problemas ni c…
(2026-07-26). Tour de France: Tadej Pogacar conquista su quinto título. cubadebate.cu El ciclista esloveno Tadej Pogacar se coronó este domingo campeón del Tour de France 2026 tras la disputa de la etapa 21 sobre un recorrido de 96 kilómetros con llegada en los Campos Elíseos de París. Con esta victoria, el corredor del UAE Team Emirates conquistó su quinta corona en la ronda francesa.
(2026-07-26). Más de 500 estudiantes pierden su plaza en la Universidad Howard por cuestiones de pago. cubadebate.cu Miles, de 17 años y originaria de Knoxville, Tennessee, es una de los más de 500 estudiantes de primer año que esta semana se enteraron de que habían sido dados de baja de la prestigiosa universidad históricamente negra de la ciudad de Washington, y que ya no cuentan con plaza para el próximo semestre de otoño, que comienza el 17 de agosto.
(2026-07-26). Silicon Valley redefine cómo la Fed debe interpretar la realidad. cubadebate.cu La pregunta, entonces, no es si Silicon Valley influye. Eso ya está fuera de discusión. La pregunta es cuánto de la política monetaria estadounidense empieza a redactarse desde la lógica de sus corporaciones, sus fondos y sus economistas asociados.
(2026-07-26). Putin sobre cómo Occidente engañó a Rusia: Se movieron hasta llegar a Ucrania. cubadebate.cu "Les importaron un bledo todas sus promesas y los intereses de seguridad de la Federación de Rusia. Se movieron, se movieron, hasta llegar a Ucrania", dijo. Recordó que el entonces presidente ucraniano, Víktor Yanukóvich, defendía la entrada en la Unión Europea pero se oponía al ingreso en la OTAN.
(2026-07-26). Cuban foreign ministry denounces U.S. secretary of state's latest measures. radiohc.cu Cuban Deputy Foreign Minister Carlos Fernández de Cossío denounced the attitude of the United States Secretary of State, whom he described as "shameless" for publicly celebrating economic coercion measures against the island. | Referring to the illegal measures, contrary to International Law, that Washington has been applying in its obstinate policy toward Cuba, Fernández de Cossío wrote in a Facebook post: | "As an individual and as a politician, one must have a very twisted spirit to publicly celebrate every time one takes action to provoke collective punishment." | The Cuban diplomat noted that the U.S. offici…
(2026-07-26). Ciclista cubana conquista primera medalla de oro en Santo Domingo. radiohc.cu La ciclista Marlies Mejías volvió a subir este sábado a lo más alto del podio al ganar la prueba contrarreloj de los Juegos Centroamericanos y del Caribe 2026. | Tras conquistar la primera medalla dorada de la delegación nacional en Santo Domingo 2026, la campeona expresó: ´esté donde esté, digan lo que digan, siempre va a ser mi pasión representar a Cuba y sé que este triunfo da alegría a mi familia, al pueblo y eso es importante para mí ª. | En el exigente circuito de la avenida de la Salud en el Mirador del Sur de la capital dominicana, la pedalista de 33 años detuvo el cronómetro en 40: 15: 79 minuto…
(2026-07-26). Honduras recibe a Juan Orlando Hernández bajo fuerte rechazo popular. cubadebate.cu El expresidente hondureño Juan Orlando Hernández regresó este domingo de manera voluntaria a su país tras verse beneficiado por un controvertido indulto otorgado por el mandatario estadounidense Donald Trump. La orden ejecutiva anuló de forma definitiva la condena de 45 años de prisión que pesaba en su contra por delitos de narcotráfico y tráfico de armas.
(2026-07-26). La huella del Moncada en Santiago de Cuba. cubadebate.cu El discurso pronunciado por el Comandante Fidel Castro Ruz en el Balcón del Ayuntamiento de la ciudad la madrugada del 2 de enero de 1959, es ilustrativo de la incuestionable comunión entre la ciudad y el líder. ´[…] Santiago ha sido el baluarte más firme de la Revolución […] En Santiago de Cuba y en la Sierra Maestra tendrá la Revolución sus dos mejores fortalezas ª.
(2026-07-26). Israeli strike kills Gaza security chief; nine more Palestinians killed in attacks. tribune.com.pk 
An Israeli airstrike killed Gaza's internal security chief in central Gaza on Sunday, while nine more Palestinians were killed by Israeli fire across the territory over the past 24 hours. | According to the territory's interior ministry, the Israeli army killed the head of the Internal Security Directorate in central Gaza and another officer in an airstrike targeting their vehicle in Deir al-Balah, . | In a statement, the ministry said Col Wael Mousa al-Ladawi, 44, and Maj Ramez Tawfiq Abu Zureiq, 49, were killed in the strike. | The ministry said the two police officers were travelling in a vehicle in Deir al…
(2026-07-26). Israeli cabinet approves entry of int'l stabilization force into Gaza. tribune.com.pk 
The Israeli security cabinet on Sunday approved the entry of the International Stabilisation Force (ISF) into Gaza, despite opposition from National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, according to Israeli media reports. | Ben-Gvir argued that Hamas has failed to meet its commitments, making Israel not obligated to proceed, Israel's state-owned Kan TV News reported. | A senior Israeli official said the military would continue to hold the "yellow line" marking areas under Israeli control in Gaza and would not withdraw unless Hamas disarms, Kan reported. | Read More: Israeli strike kills Gaza security chief; nine…
(2026-07-26). Israeli government nods to international stabilisation force in Gaza. aljazeera.com The ISF, to be staffed by 'friendly countries', will operate in areas outside of Israel's military control.
(2026-07-26). Palestinians hope international peace force can rebuild Gaza. aljazeera.com Palestinians in Gaza cautiously welcome Israel's approval for an international stabilisation force to enter the strip.
(2026-07-26). Venezuela, 1 Month After the Double Earthquake. wibailoutpeople.org 
Rescue personnel search for survivors in the debris of a collapsed building. Photo: EFE.
(2026-07-26). Venezuela: Chavista Deputy Iris Varela: 'Bolívar Teaches Us That National Independence Comes First'. wibailoutpeople.org 
Protesters burn US and Israeli flags in Caracas, July 24, 2026. Photo: Maxwell Briceño/AFP.
(2026-07-26). Indian-funded propaganda network exposed. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-07-26). Two Chinese scholars win world's top Maths prize for solving century-old problems. ecns.cn Chinese mathematicians Deng Yu and Wang Hong were awarded the Fields Medals at the opening ceremony of the 2026 International Congress of Mathematicians in Philadelphia on Thursday, marking the first time Chinese mathematicians have won the prestigious honor.
(2026-07-26). Milei Faces New Phase Of Opposition On The Streets Of Argentina. popularresistance.org The World Cup did not pacify the unions, students, and opponents of Milei's government in Argentina. They continued their mobilizations against the administration's radical neoliberal austerity plan even while the country was competing in the World Cup finals. On the other hand, the administration did take advantage of this football frenzy to quietly approve oil exploration by a foreign company and sought Senate approval to increase the amount of land that foreigners can own in Argentina. | This radical neoliberal agenda has been steadily advancing since the start of Milei's term in December 2023.
(2026-07-26). NAB launches inquiry into PSM land allotment. tribune.com.pk 
NAB has initiated an inquiry into the alleged irregular allotment of five acres of state land in Karachi's Malir area to a private company as part of its ongoing investigations related to the Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM). | According to sources, the five-acre government land was leased to the private company for 99 years. The land was allegedly allotted at 25% of its market value. NAB issued a call-up notice to the company's CEO, directing him to appear before the investigating officer on July 15. | Sources said the notice also directed the company to submit the complete allotment file of the disputed land, deta…
(2026-07-26). LHC grants bail in Libya boat tragedy case. tribune.com.pk 
The Lahore High Court (LHC) has granted post-arrest bail to a man accused in a human-smuggling case linked to a migrant boat that capsized off the Libyan coast, killing 73 people. | The court ruled that the mere transfer of money into an accused's bank account is insufficient to establish guilt unless it is directly connected to his knowing involvement in a criminal network. | Justice Muhammad Amjad Rafiq, while deciding…
(2026-07-26). Cross-Strait youth exchange activity opens in east China with 400 participants. ecns.cn The 7th Cross-Strait Youth Round Taihu Lake Exchange Activity opened Wednesday in Changzhou, Jiangsu Province, with more than 400 participants from across the Taiwan Strait.
(2026-07-26). Yemen's Houthis target Saudi oil facilities along the Red Sea. aljazeera.com Yemen's Houthis say they have targeted oil facilities in Saudi Arabia owned by Aramco.
(2026-07-26). Police shoot dead Berlin Pride car-ramming attack suspect. aljazeera.com Abdul Ballout sought for 'Islamist terror attack' after a van was driven into crowds at LGBTQ event in German capital.
(2026-07-26). India: When the streets came alive with new hope and people's people. links.org.au 
The people of India have suffered enough. They now demand answers and accountability, reports Dipankar Bhattacharya. Plus statements by Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist) Liberation.
(2026-07-26). Delaware Community Foundation invests $650K in Latino-serving organizations, expanding access to bilingual arts initiatives. whyy.org What are journalists missing from the state of Delaware? What would you most like WHYY News to cover? A major investment from the
(2026-07-26). Rains keep civic services on the toes. tribune.com.pk 
A fresh spell of monsoon rain swept across Lahore and several other districts of Punjab on Saturday, bringing cooler weather, reducing humidity and improving air quality for some time. | However, the heavy rain also caused waterlogging and traffic jams, putting emergency services and hospitals on high alert to deal with related problems. | Rain with thunderstorms was recorded in Lahore, Narowal. Gujranwala, Faisalabad, Sialkot, Gujrat, Sheikhupura, Kasur, Rawalpindi and Chakwal. Several other districts also received moderate to heavy rainfall. | Rainwater pooled in hospitals and on nearby roads in Lahore. | Jo…
(2026-07-26). Belarus' Sobal, Bardanouskaya crowned European C1 champions. eng.belta.by Belarus' Palina Sobal and Anhelina Bardanouskaya claimed victories at the 2026 Paddle Europe Junior & U23 Sprint Championships in Szeged, Hungary.
(2026-07-26). The Cockroach Effect: Modi vs India's Gen Z. aljazeera.com Protests by India's Cockroach Janta Party suggest the young generation is becoming harder to intimidate and to silence.
(2026-07-26). Israeli troops round up Palestinians in West Bank village after shootout involving settlers. al-monitor.com By Ali SawaftaRAMALLAH, July 25 (Reuters) – Israeli forces arrested dozens of Palestinians in the occupied West Bank on Saturday, after at least four Palestinians and two Israeli soldiers were killed in a shootout when armed Israeli settlers approached a Palestinian village.
(2026-07-26). GATE 2027 Dates, Detailed Schedule Released. ummid.com The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras has published the dates, detailed schedule and time table of the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering 2027 or GATE 2027 on its official website 'gate2027.iitm.ac.in'.
(2026-07-26). Who is India's new education minister? aljazeera.com India's government has picked Pralhad Joshi as the new education minister after weeks of protests over exam scandals.
(2026-07-26). Lebanon's PM Salam visits Iraq for energy, security talks. newarab.com 
Salam was accompanied by a ministerial delegation on the official visit, which Iraqi officials say is intended to expand bilateral cooperation across the energy, economic and investment sectors, while also addressing regional political and securi…
(2026-07-26). 5 Airport Advertising Agencies for Global Campaigns. moguldom.com Airport advertising campaigns are a great way to expose your brand to millions of people every single year. However, when you expand your campaign internationally, things take a more complex turn. Running the same campaign consistently across several countries is an entirely different challenge. All airports, both national and international, have their own contract currency …
(2026-07-26). Tariff-Happy Trump Eyes Brazil: Minerals, Military Bases, a Bolsonaro Win? thealtworld.com "The only way to read this move is in the context of the elections that are coming up. Donald Trump is going to start rolling out a series of maneuvers and tactics to give open and covert support for Flávio Bolsonaro, who has already said he will give full access to the United States — essentially whatever they want, whether it's minerals, whether it's better trade policies, whether it's military bases." | The Trump administration just imposed a new 25% tariff on Brazil, after slapping South America's largest economy with 50% tariffs last year to punish Brazil for prosecuting Jair Bolsonaro for his role in…
(2026-07-26). The State's War On The Left Didn't Begin With Trump. popularresistance.org The Trump administration's drive to turn the machinery of counterterrorism against left-wing movements worldwide kicked into a higher gear this month surrounding its convening of an international "Ministerial on the Resurgence of Political Terrorism." | On July 16, 2026, Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau stood before representatives of over 60 nations assembled for the global summit in Washington, D.C. to introduce his boss, Secretary of State Marco Rubio. As he opened for the arch neoconservative, Landau told those assembled, "For those of us who grew up in the 1970s, the topic that we're going to be…
(2026-07-26). Madison, July 26, 2026: Community Prayer Session at Williamson Baldwin Streets. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-07-26). Wildfires overwhelm exhausted firefighters in France and Spain. newarab.com 
(2026-07-26). Trump says he proceed with nuclear deal unless Saudis join Abraham Accords. al-monitor.com By Steve Holland and Timothy GardnerWASHINGTON, July 24 (Reuters) – President Donald Trump on Friday said he would not go forward with a civil nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia unless the Saudis agreed to a normalization in relations with Israel under theAbraham Accords.The U.S. Department of Energy said on Wednesday that Energy Secretary Chris Wright and his Saudi counterpart Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman had signed an agreement on developing the first commercial nuclear reactors in oil-rich Saudi Arabia and that it would next go to Congress for review.
(2026-07-26). Faisalabad tightens curbs on sale of wheat tablets. tribune.com.pk 
The Faisalabad divisional administration has imposed a complete ban on the unregulated sale and purchase of Aluminium Phosphide, commonly known as wheat tablets, across the four districts of Faisalabad Division in an effort to prevent their misuse in suicide attempts. | A notification issued by the divisional administration said the restrictions will apply in Faisalabad, Toba Tek Singh, Jhang and Chiniot with immediate effect. | Commissioner Imran Hamid Sheikh said Aluminium Phosphide tablets, widely used for preserving wheat, are highly toxic pesticides that pose a serious threat to human life if misused. | H…
(2026-07-26). While the world talks about The Odyssey, Greece makes its 'Achilles Shield' move: to be developed jointly with Israel. strategic-culture.su The Greek government has brought the Shield of Achilles back into the spotlight. However, this time, the legendary shield will not be forged by Hephaestus, the god of metallurgy, but produced by Israel. | Join us on , , and .
(2026-07-26). Guterres meets Sharaa on first visit to Damascus by UN chief in 17 years. al-monitor.com By Tala Ramadan and Kinda MakiehDAMASCUS, July 25 (Reuters) – U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres pledged help for Syrian reconstruction on Saturday during the first visit to Damascus by a serving United Nations chief since 2009, before the start of a civil war that killed hundreds of thousands and displaced millions.Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa received Guterres at the presidential palace in Damascus, state news agency SANA said, without providing further details.
(2026-07-26). World Champion Spain: "Mediterranean-Style Discipline" Prevailed. unitedworldint.com If you're one of those who believe that "you can't live by eating caviar alone," then you'll appreciate the beauty of the small details alongside the dazzling neon lights of the World Cup, and you'll know that football isn't just about superstars, competitive and high-scoring matches, and finals pitting the world's two best teams against …
(2026-07-26). Tom Mertes: Manufacturing Impunity. newleftreview.org Tom Mertes on Richard Beck, Homeland. Origins and afterlives of America's long War on Terror.
(2026-07-26). Mexico's 99% Demanded Justice By Showing FIFA, Billionaires, And Corporations A Red Card. popularresistance.org The World Cup came home. For weeks, Mexico stood at the center of the world, carried there by the most beautiful and passionate game on earth. | Millions of Mexicans took to the streets, filled public squares, improvised screens, and celebrated with strangers as if we had known each other all our lives. Isn't that, in the end, the dream of any community? To meet without explanations, to share emotion with someone who wears different colors, lives in another neighborhood, or thinks differently? | Celebration suspends, for a moment, the logic of productivity. It hands back something a predatory system has taken fro…
(2026-07-26). Bolsonaro's son begins Brazil presidential bid with Netanyahu, Milei kudos. aljazeera.com Right-wing candidate Flavio Bolsonaro attracts foreign support, but struggles in polls ahead of matchup with Lula.
(2026-07-26). This Philadelphia Museum of Art exhibit shows the business of craft launched in Philly 150 years ago. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? In 1876, Philadelphia threw a big celebration of American independence by hosting the Centennial Exposition, a world's fair showcasing the United States' industrial might. | But when international exhibitors brought their wares to Fairmount Park, the shortcomings of American industry became apparent: Our stuff did not look as good as theirs. | "The tensions between art and industry were exposed by the Centennial," said David Barquist, curator at the Philadelphia Museum of Ar…
(2026-07-26). International alliance against telecom fraud to be launched in September. ecns.cn China will host the founding conference of an international alliance against telecom and online fraud in September, during the 2026 Global Public Security Cooperation Forum in Lianyungang, east China's Jiangsu Province, the Ministry of Public Security said Thursday.
(2026-07-26). House Committee Subpoenas BreakThrough News. popularresistance.org The Republican-controlled House Ways and Means Committee subpoenaed BreakThrough News in an effort to force the outlet to turn over financial records and records of internal communications. | BreakThrough News, a nonprofit media and educational organization aligned with grassroots social movements throughout the world, said, "For years, Republican lawmakers have painted a target on our backs, falsely claiming that our political views and reporting are part of some foreign plot." | "Make no mistake, this is a flagrant abuse of power, and a direct attack on our work as journalists and on the First Amendment general…
(2026-07-26). Lukashenko extends professional day greetings to trade industry. eng.belta.by Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko congratulated the workers and veterans of the Belarusian trade industry on their professional holiday – the Day of Trade Industry Workers.
(2026-07-26). Brunei's Comfort Zone Won't Reach 2035. unitedworldint.com By Mehmet Enes Be≈üer Brunei has something most countries would kill for: stability. A functioning state. High living standards. Public services people can rely on. A political calm that feels almost unreal in a region where turbulence is normal. The social contract has been simple and, for many citizens, very real: hydrocarbons fund generous provision, …
(2026-07-26). Japanese football legend 'King Kazu', 59, scores first goal in four years. aljazeera.com The world's oldest professional footballer, Kazuyoshi Miura, scores as Fukushima United thrash Iwaki Furukawa 7-0.
(2026-07-26). Comicomment: A Tariff Bridge Hanging Over the Legal Abyss. ecns.cn A bridge built on a cliff may look like a way forward — but it could collapse at any moment.
(2026-07-26). Heatwave drives major wildfires across North Africa. aljazeera.com Extreme heat is fuelling wildfires across North Africa, with major fires burning in Tunisia, Algeria and Morocco.
(2026-07-26). Naturium boycott explained: Why beauty creators are speaking out. newarab.com 
(2026-07-26). China stocks fall as trading volume hits three-month low. ecns.cn More than 4,900 Chinese stocks declined on Friday, as combined turnover on the Shanghai and Shenzhen exchanges fell to 1.93 trillion yuan (about 269 billion U.S. dollars), the lowest level in more than three months, according to CLS, China's leading financial news agency.
(2026-07-26). Wildfires threaten Bordeaux as France, Spain battle blazes. al-monitor.com By Manuel Ausloos and David LatonaBORDEAUX/MADRID, July 26 (Reuters) – Wildfires advanced towards the outskirts of the historic city of Bordeaux, at the heart of France's winelands, on Sunday as France and Spain battled blazes that have forced the evacuation of hundreds of thousands of people.About 220,000 people have been evacuated in France, while more than 75,000 people in Spain have been evacuated from their homes and around 30,000 more ordered to shelter in place, according to authorities.
(2026-07-26). 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?
(2026-07-26). India's Cockroach Protests End; Modi Government Bows To Demands. popularresistance.org Delhi—Protesters occupying the central parts of Delhi, India were triumphant on Saturday evening after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government accepted all demands raised by the movement's leaders, including the resignation of the country's education minister Dharmendra Pradhan. | The protest was spearheaded by the newly formed Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)—a wordplay on Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The word "cockroach" is attributed to the Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, who in May referred to the youth of the country as "cockroaches" during a court hearing.
(2026-07-26). Yangtze River ports handle 1.97 billion tons of cargo in H1. ecns.cn Ports along the Yangtze River, China's longest waterway, handled 1.97 billion metric tons of cargo in the first half of 2026, according to the Changjiang River Administration of Navigational Affairs (CJRNA).
(2026-07-26). The Best Resume Checkers for Landing a Tech Job Without an Inside Referral. moguldom.com Tech hiring has a front door and a side door. Ashby analyzed over 38 million applications and found that 93.8% arrived through inbound channels while referrals made up roughly 1%. That tiny slice, though, moves through interviews at rates cold applicants rarely see. When nobody inside the building knows your name, your resume carries the …
(2026-07-26). India PM Modi announces panel to overhaul exam system after protests. tribune.com.pk 
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Sunday the creation of a task force headed by tech entrepreneur Nandan Nilekani to overhaul India's examination system, following days of youth protests about exam paper leaks. | "Our examination system should be trustworthy, should be transparent and the system should make maximum use of technology," Modi said on Instagram, adding that new ‚Å legislation to deal with paper leaks would be introduced in parliament on Monday. | The measures would tighten the ‚Ä…
(2026-07-26). G-B flash floods, landslides leave a trail of destruction. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-07-26). IHC declares Imaan's plea maintainable. tribune.com.pk 
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has declared the sentence suspension petitions filed by lawyer Imaan Mazari and her husband Hadi Ali Chattha maintainable, rejecting the prosecution's objections regarding their admissibility. | Justice Muhammad Azam Khan announced the reserved verdict on Saturday, dismissing the prosecution's miscellaneous application that challenged the petitions' maintainability. | Following its ruling on the maintainability issue, the court adjourned the hearing indefinitely. | A trial court in January this year sentenced both Imaan and Hadi to seventeen-year imprisonment for posting "anti-st…
(2026-07-26). Friday 7/31: US Premier Screening of "When ICE Melts — Testimonies from The Front Lines" indybay.org For Link Go To | laborfest.net/2026/event/us-premier-scre……
(2026-07-26). 9th Environment and Development Think Tank Forum focuses on AI-driven green development. ecns.cn The 9th Environment and Development Think Tank Forum opened Friday in Lanzhou, Gansu Province, bringing together more than 100 experts to discuss AI driven research, ecosystem protection and green energy development.
(2026-07-26). Officials in firing line over illegal foreigners' hunts. tribune.com.pk 
Two wildlife officials have been suspended over allegations of facilitating illegal hunting by foreign nationals at the Changa Manga Reserve, while a three-member inquiry committee has been constituted. | According to a notification, Assistant Chief Wildlife Ranger Osama Yousaf posted in Kasur district and Nadeem Zafar in Changa Manga have been suspended with immediate effect over alleged negligence, misconduct and facilitation of illegal hunting. | The inquiry committee will be headed by Sargodha Deputy Chief Wildlife Ranger Naeem Tahir with Jhan Assistant Chief Wildlife Ranger Muhammad Saleem Sargana and Muh…
(2026-07-26). Syria bus crash kills at least 35. al-monitor.com A crash between two passenger buses in a central-eastern desert region of Syria on Saturday killed at least 35 people, state media said. | News agency SANA, quoting a health ministry official, also said 30 others were injured in the "collision between two passenger buses on the Damascus-Deir Ezzor road".
(2026-07-26). Netanyahu vows to go to New York City despite ICC arrest warrant, Mamdani. aljazeera.com Israeli prime minister slams New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani, accusing him of 'fomenting hate' with criticism of Israel.
(2026-07-26). Canada Police seize drugs worth $139 million, Indian-origin truck drivers among 21 arrested. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Several Indian-origin truck drivers were among 19 people arrested after Canadian authorities busted a major cross-border drug trafficking network in Ontario. Officials also seized nearly 1.7 tonnes of illegal drugs worth about $139 million, including suspected cocaine, methamphetamine, and opium. The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) described it as one of the largest drug seizures ever made in a single investigation in Ontario. | The operation, called Project Bay, began in January 2025 to stop the smuggling of illegal drugs across the Canada-US border. Investigators found that the group used c…
(2026-07-26). Javier Moreno Zacarés: Dynamics of American Capitalism. newleftreview.org Following his widely praised Ages of American Capitalism, Jonathan Levy's The Real Economy proposes a theoretical counterpart, grounding a concept of capital in a fusion of Smith, Keynes, Freud, Deleuze and Guatarri. Javier Moreno Zacarés responds with a thoroughgoing critical engagement, ranging from the 'transition debate' to the AI bubble.
(2026-07-26). Belarusian Forestry Ministry maps out districts with forest access bans and restrictions. eng.belta.by Belarus has restricted access to forests in three districts of Belarus, according to the interactive map of the Forestry Ministry.
(2026-07-26). 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.
(2026-07-26). Hunan Province launches one stop aviation tourism services. ecns.cn Hunan Province unveiled a summer campaign Thursday offering one-stop aviation tourism services covering dining, accommodation, transport, sightseeing, shopping and entertainment.
(2026-07-26). Cape Verde World Cup star Vozinha agrees deal with Chile's Colo Colo. aljazeera.com The 40-year-old goalkeeper made global headlines after starring in Cape Verde's historic run at the World Cup.
(2026-07-26). China's New AI Alliance: Why WAICO Could Reshape Global AI Governance. moderndiplomacy.eu From July 17 to 20, the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) was held in Shanghai, China. In this context, China was trying to promote international cooperation in AI governance; developing countries generally face shortcomings such as a weak foundation and a severe shortage of specialized talent. In this regard, I think China can help …
(2026-07-26). Tunisians mark fifth year of emergency rule with calls for Saied to go. aljazeera.com Thousands rally in Tunis calling for 'fall of the regime' five years since President Kais Saied suspended parliament.
(2026-07-26). Former President Hernandez returns to Honduras after Trump pardon. aljazeera.com Trump called Hernandez's drug-trafficking trial a set-up by the Biden administration.
(2026-07-26). Almost 400,000 flee as heatwave wildfires rip through Europe. wsws.org According to interior minister Laurent Nuñez, France saw what was "probably" the biggest peacetime civilian evacuation it has ever seen.
(2026-07-26). Illegal CNICs: FIA arrests six more agents. tribune.com.pk 
The FIA has arrested six more agents allegedly involved in a network accused of processing CNICs for foreigners, marking a significant development in the ongoing investigation. | According to sources, the network is suspected of processing more than 100 Pakistani CNICs for foreign nationals. During the latest operation, the FIA's Anti-Corruption Circle arrested suspects identified as Muhammad Moeen, Muhammad Kashif alias Ansari, Feroz Jokhio, Saleem Ahmed, Shehzad alias Shahid, and Muhammad Adnan. | The suspects allegedly dealt with previously arrested NADRA officials to facilitate issuing Pakistani CNICs to f…
(2026-07-26). Modi announces panel to overhaul India's exam system after protests. geo.tv Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the press upon his arrival to attend the first day of the monsoon session of parliament in New Delhi, India, July 20, 2026. — Reuters Examination system should be transparent: PM Modi.Vows to tighten law and toughen penalties for…
(2026-07-26). French wildfires trigger mass evacuations around Bordeaux. aljazeera.com Around 200,000 people have been evacuated around Bordeaux as wildfires tear through southwestern France.
(2026-07-26). Minsk Triathlon stars meet and greet fans at autograph session. eng.belta.by Minsk Triathlon stars met and greeted fans at an autograph session.
(2026-07-26). Pak committed to regional peace: interior minister. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan reaffirmed its commitment to regional peace and economic growth as Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met with British House of Lords member Lord Zamir Choudrey in Islamabad, where both leaders discussed regional stability and investment opportunities. | During the meeting, Lord Zamir Choudrey praised Pakistan's efforts to promote peace in the region, commending the leadership of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir for what he described as their "commendable efforts" toward ensuring stability. | He also noted that the positive policies are creating greater opportunities for inv…
(2026-07-26). WHYY Newscast for Sunday 10:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-07-26). Visiting UN chief urges respect for sovereignty, international support. al-monitor.com UN chief Antonio Guterres on Saturday called for an end to Israeli violations in Syria and urged international support for the country's transition on his first visit under the new authorities following years of civil war. | Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani called for the withdrawal of Israeli forces from a UN-patrolled buffer zone on the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights, where they deployed in 2024 after the ouster of longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad.
(2026-07-26). Israeli protesters denounce deadly settler violence. aljazeera.com Dozens of Israeli activists protested in Tel Aviv against settler violence in the occupied West Bank.
(2026-07-26). Medicare for All or War-the Choice is Clear. indybay.org Members and supporters of the PAC "Medicare for All" founded in 2017 by Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal (D-WA) spent the day attending a Congressional Progressive Caucus "Shadow Hearing" aptly titled, "Universal Healthcare: Now is the Time for Medicare for All." This was followed by lobbying congressional members on Capitol Hill in seeking co-sponsors for the bill.
(2026-07-26). Saturday 8/15: Webinar: Refuse to Fly Killer Drones. indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/fsJylcB……
(2026-07-26). Chinese mathematician Deng Yu calls Fields Medal award 'immense honor'. ecns.cn Chinese mathematician Deng Yu said at a press conference after receiving the Fields Medal award held in Philadelphia, the U.S., on Thursday that it is an immense honor to see his name placed alongside those of the great mathematicians he has long admired.
(2026-07-26). Israeli settlers set fire to mosque in occupied West Bank. aljazeera.com Israeli settlers set fire to Al-Rahma Mosque in Qusra, near Nablus, as Israeli forces arrested dozens of Palestinians…
(2026-07-26). Saudi vessel sustains minor hull damage after Red Sea attack, state news agency says. al-monitor.com July 24 (Reuters) – A Saudi vessel, NCC MASA, sustained minor hull damage after it was attacked while sailing in the Red Sea on Friday, Saudi state news agency SPA reported, citing an official source at the General Transport Authority.The vessel continued to its destination after checks confirmed it and its crew were safe, SPA said. (Reporting by Enas Alashray; Editing by Nia Williams)…
(2026-07-26). ILWU 10&6 Picket At C&H Crockett Refinery Workers Hit By Car & Pickets Stop Scabs At Plant. indybay.org Hundreds of ILWU Local 10 longshore workers rallied to stop the working of the Tai Herald sugar ship from the Negros Island in the Philippines. Picketers were hit by a scab worker and the workers were successful in getting him arrested.
(2026-07-26). Trump says Israeli PM Netanyahu will visit US next week. al-monitor.com By Kanishka SinghWASHINGTON, July 24 (Reuters) – President Donald Trump said on Friday that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will visit the U.S. next week.Trump's comments came in his speech at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner on Friday, while he was falsely casting U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer as Palestinian."I am going to send him (Schumer) a beautiful Palestinian outfit tomorrow, so he can greet Bibi Netanyahu when he comes to town next week," Trump said.
(2026-07-26). Photos: Wildfires in France drive 250,000 people from their homes. aljazeera.com As the flames approached the city of Bordeaux, 55,000 more people had to be evacuated from their homes overnight.
(2026-07-26). Palestinians warn of West Bank pogroms as settler attacks surge. newarab.com 
Israeli forces have detained dozens of Palestinians in The Israeli military is mounting a large-scale operation in the north of the territory after T…
(2026-07-26). Vehicle mows down crowd at Berlin Pride festival, killing one. tribune.com.pk 
One person has been killed and 17 injured, with some in life-threatening condition, after a vehicle mowed down a crowd near Berlin's Pride celebrations on Saturday evening, setting off a manhunt for those responsible, the police said. | Hours after the apparent attack, many details remained unclear, but police said the vehicle struck multiple people after charging into the city's central Tiergarten park close to the Brandenburg Gate. They later said they had identified an Islamist as a suspect and were seeking his arrest. | "According to our latest information, the vehicle drove …
(2026-07-26). Trump Medicaid Rule Could Strip Coverage From Seriously Ill People. truthout.org Afew weeks ago, we argued the Trump administration was seeking to invent new ways to punish Americans. The idea was that the authoritarian impulses of the MAGA-run government will need to dial up the cruelty in order to sow chaos and pave the way for a broader assault on democracy. Well, this week a rule was issued by Medicare and Medicaid services that shows just how proficient the Trump… |
(2026-07-26). China's delivery robots impress Moroccan visitor. ecns.cn China's hotel delivery robots impressed Moroccan visitor at the 2026 World Internet Conference Digital Silk Road Development Forum.
(2026-07-26). 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.
(2026-07-26). 'The Odyssey' sparks IMAX stampede – and a backlash! tribune.com.pk 
Box office phenomenon "The Odyssey" by Christopher Nolan has been a powerful promotional tool for IMAX cinema technology, but it has also provoked a backlash online about its perceived elitism. | Nolan became the first director ever to use the highest resolution 70mm IMAX film with a specially designed camera to shoot the whole of his epic movie about ancient Greek hero Odysseus. | With demand high for the best possible viewing experience, some IMAX cinemas have been booked out weeks in advance, with screen owners putting on extra showings in late or even midnight slots. | The catch? Only 41 cinemas worldwide…
(2026-07-26). Is Britain's New Energy Secretary Even Crazier than Mad Ed? wattsupwiththat.com Energy secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh wants full Net Zero by 2030.
(2026-07-26). End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists in Yemen. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Muhammad Aidha's car in the yard of a police station, where it had been moved to after an explosive device planted in the car detonated and killed him, in Mukalla, Yemen, June 25, 2026. | © 2026 Reuters…
(2026-07-26). Irán y Omán analizan seguridad de navegación en el estrecho de Ormuz. radiohc.cu Irán y Omán mantuvieron conversaciones sobre la seguridad de la navegación y los mecanismos para regular el tránsito marítimo en el estrecho de Ormuz, informó hoy el portavoz del Ministerio iraní de Asuntos Exteriores, Ismail Baghaei. | Según un comunicado de la Cancillería iraní, citado por Baghaei, las reuniones se celebraron en Teherán el viernes y el sábado, con la participación de una delegación omaní. | El portavoz explicó que ambas partes intercambiaron puntos de vista sobre la seguridad del transporte marítimo en esa vía estratégica y los procedimientos regulatorios relacionados. | Baghaei afirmó que dura…
(2026-07-26). Díaz-Canel in Pinar del Río: "May each dawn find us ready to fight" radiohc.cu "Dear people of Pinar del Río, on this July 26th, please accept my affection and recognition for having earned, through your effort, dedication to the revolutionary cause, and creative work, the great honor of hosting the central commemoration of the 73rd anniversary of the attacks on the Moncada and Carlos Manuel de Céspedes barracks, National Rebellion Day. A warm embrace to all, Raúl Castro Ruz." | With this heartfelt message from the Leader of the Revolution, Army General Raúl Castro Ruz, the First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party and President of the Republic, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermú…
(2026-07-26). Il pieno della verità : il cuscinetto fiscale si sgonfia, la guerra comincia. strategic-culture.su Chi è davvero responsabile del fatto che in Italia il carburante diventi ogni giorno sempre più costoso? | Segue nostro Chi ha fatto benzina negli ultimi venti giorni ha già capito tutto, senza bisogno di leggere un rapporto dell'Agenzia Internazionale per l'Energia. Il 23 luglio il gasolio al self service sulla rete ordinaria viaggiava a 2,141 euro al litro, la benzina a 1,957; in autostrada, dopo il casello, il diesel toccava 2,213. I…
(2026-07-26). Africa facing $10-$20 billion economic hit from 'super' El Niño, AfDB climate chief warns. tribune.com.pk 
An impending "super" El Niño is likely to inflict a combined $10 billion to $20 billion hit on affected African countries and trigger mass migration from hard-hit areas, the African Development Bank's top climate expert told Reuters. | Forecasters are warning that the El Niño weather pattern — which often drives severe droughts, flooding and storms in Africa — could turn into one of the strongest ever seen if current Pacific Ocean warming trends continue. | As well as the threat to food and water security, government finances and banking sectors could also be undermined if disasters d…