(2025-07-01). Food Aid or Firing Squads. counterpunch.org 
In Gaza today, hunger has a price—and for far too many civilians, that price has been death. The Israeli Newspaper, Haaretz described the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) distribution centers as "Killing Field" where, Israeli soldiers ordered to shoot at civilians queuing for the meager aid. Mothers, fathers, children, and elders—unarmed civilians killed while trying to
(2025-07-01). Chris Hedges: Gaza's Hunger Games how Israel is weaponising starvation. asiapacificreport.nz 
ANALYSIS: By Chris Hedges Israel's weaponisation of starvation is how genocides always end. I covered the insidious effects of orchestrated starvation in the Guatemalan Highlands during the genocidal campaign of General Efraín Ríos Montt, the famine in southern Sudan that left a quarter of a million dead — I walked past the frail and skeletal…
(2025-07-01). Chris Hedges: Gaza's Hunger Games. popularresistance.org Israel's weaponization of starvation is how genocides always end. I covered the insidious effects of orchestrated starvation in the Guatemalan Highlands during the genocidal campaign of Gen. Efraín Ríos Montt, the famine in southern Sudan that left a quarter of a million dead — I walked past the frail and skeletal corpses of families lining roadsides — and later during the war in Bosnia when Serbs cut off food supplies to enclaves such as Srebrencia and Gora≈æde. | Starvation was weaponized by the Ottoman Empire to decimate the Armenians. It was used to kill millions of Ukrainians in the H…
(2025-07-01). Thousands of babies face starvation in Gaza as milk supplies run dry. aljazeera.com Doctors in Gaza are warning of a 'silent catastrophe' that threatens the lives of thousands of babies and infants.
(2025-07-01). Israeli soldiers kill 7 starving aid seekers in central Gaza. presstv.ir Israeli forces have killed at least seven starving Palestinians while they were waiting at an aid site in central Gaza.
(2025-07-01). Is the US now funding the bloodbath at Gaza aid centers? responsiblestatecraft.org 
(2025-07-01). Artists Speak Up Against Genocide In Gaza At Europe's Music Festivals. popularresistance.org As Europe's summer music festival season rolls out, mainstream media and governments are struggling to keep Palestine solidarity off the stage. In its coverage of Glastonbury Festival, the BBC focused on censoring the Irish rap group Kneecap over their staunch pro-Palestinian stance — only to be met by a wave of artists who used their platform to call for a free Palestine and to demand broadcasters share real news about the Israeli genocide in Gaza. | Among them was the British duo Bob Vylan, who led the crowd in chanting "Free, free Palestine" and "Death, death to the IDF," denouncing war crimes committed…
(2025-07-01). In Gaza, overworked hospitals lacking equipment mean even a minor injury can end in death. haaretz.com 'In Gaza today, unless your legs or arms have been blown off, no one pays attention': A CT scan could have saved Abd al-Karim al-Kahlut after he was shot near an aid center, but the lack of imaging machines and the continued strain on Gaza's hospitals cost him his life…
(2025-07-01). Keir "Sir U-Turn" Starmer on the Skids. counterpunch.org 
Rather than taxing the rich to rescue a welfare system devastated by 14 years of Conservative austerity, a move consistently favoured in opinion polls, Starmer-Reeves have given paltry increases to a few welfare programmes while cutting several of the rest. They insist that their push for economic growth will create a supposedly prosperous UK that will then be able to fund a more ample welfare system. Understandably the public is not swayed by such nebulous imaginings about future "growth".
(2025-07-01). The Excuse of the "Iranian Nuclear Threat" counterpunch.org 
It is now widely accepted that Iraq's alleged possession of nuclear weapons was the excuse, not the reason, for the Israeli/American desire to destroy Iraq. It should also be obvious than Iran's alleged aspiration to develop and possess nuclear weapons is the excuse, not the reason, for the Israeli/American desire to destroy Iran.
(2025-07-01). How to "Wilder" in a Virtual, Financialized World. counterpunch.org The abstract idea of wilderness began long before the passage of the Wilderness Act in 1964. As far back as the Babylonian Empire and Chinese Empire laws were written to protect sacred, unrestricted places in nature not yet deprived of freedom of action or natural expression. First recorded around 1200 AD, the word wilderness suggested wild
(2025-07-01). The Highway Overpass Is Our Public Square. counterpunch.org 
It's late afternoon, and most of the cars are pulling out of the parking lot behind a nondescript office building in Whippany, New Jersey, as I arrive. Our small group has been gathering here since March, so we know the drill. After some quick greetings, we pop our trunks and unload. There are flags, banners, signs,
(2025-07-01). President Xi Jinping's Quiet Military Purge. counterpunch.org 
Beijing President Xi Jinping has put the Chinese military in the crosshairs as he proves once again that Mao Zedong's metaphor, power is gained through the barrel of a gun, remains as relevant today as it was when the communists took power in 1949. Admiral Miao Hua was responsible for ideology and loyalty within the armed
(2025-07-01). What means 'winning'? thealtworld.com The 'long war' to subvert Iran, weaken Russia, BRICS and China is on hold. It is not over. | At one level, Iran plainly 'won'. Trump had wanted to be regaled with a reality-TV style, splendid 'Victory'. Sunday's attack on the three nuclear sites indeed was loudly proclaimed by Trump and Hegseth as such — having 'obliterated' Iran's nuclear enrichment programme, they claimed. 'Destroyed it completely', they Only … it didn't: The strike ca…
(2025-07-01). Post-coup juntas across the Sahel face serious crises. responsiblestatecraft.org 
(2025-07-01). Micronesian Summit in Majuro this week aims to be 'one step ahead'. asiapacificreport.nz By Giff Johnson, editor, Marshall Islands Journal/RNZ Pacific correspondent in Majuro The Micronesian Islands Forum cranks up with officials meetings this week in Majuro, with the official opening for top leadership from the islands tomorrow morning. Marshall Islands leaders are being joined at this summit by their counterparts from Kiribati, Nauru, Federated States of Micronesia,…
(2025-07-01). What's Going on in Thailand??? thealtworld.com Thailand in Southeast Asia — is at the center of BRICS — a key ally of China, a central hub for the Belt & Road Initiative, and its stability a factor in either enabling the rise of Asia or disrupting it. | As protests take place in the streets of the capital of Bangkok, it is important to follow the money, identify the parties involved, and understand what has led up to this point. | Do not jump to conclusions until you have sufficiently identified the groups funded by the US government (via NED/USAID) and those who have fought against them. | Yesterday's protests were carried out by those opposing US…
(2025-07-01). The Trumpanyahu Administration. caitlinjohnstone.com.au Honestly at this point they should just get Netanyahu his own room in the White House and a desk in the Oval Office. | The prime minister of Israel is taking his
(2025-07-01). Staffing for parliamentarians – who should control their numbers and classification? onlineopinion.com.au There is a need for an independent review of staffing allocations—to replace opaque conventions with transparent standards.
(2025-07-01). First it was regime change, now they want to break Iran apart. responsiblestatecraft.org 
Washington's foreign policy establishment has a dangerous tendency to dismantle nations it deems adversarial. Now, neoconservative think tanks like the Washington-based
(2025-07-01). Trump to visit 'Alligator Alcatraz' migrant detention center. geo.tv 
Alcatraz Island is seen in San Francisco Bay in San Francisco, California, US, October 5, 2017. — ReutersUS President Donald Trump will visit a migrant detention center this week in a reptile-infested Florida swamp dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz," the White House said…
(2025-07-01). Iraqi security personnel hurt in rocket attack on Kirkuk base. geo.tv 
The image shows some of the damage caused to a building in Kirkuk as a result of a rockets attack in Kirkuk on June 30, 2025. — X@sentdefenderKIRKUK: Two Iraqi security personnel were slightly wounded when rockets hit the military section of Kirkuk airport late on…
(2025-07-01). Hackers claim to hold 100GB of Trump aides' emails, threaten leaks. geo.tv 
(2025-07-01). Bangladesh: Uprising, unrest and elections. geo.tv 
People shake hands with army personnel as they celebrate the resignation of Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on August 5, 2024. — Reuters
(2025-07-01). Thailand's PM suspended by Constitutional Court. geo.tv 
Thailand's Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra speaks after Thailand's Constitutional Court suspended her from duty pending a case seeking her dismissal, at the Government House in Bangkok, Thailand, on July 1, 2025. — ReutersConservative lawmakers accuse her of kowtowing to…
(2025-07-01). Kazakhstan bans face coverings in public places. geo.tv 
Niqab-wearing women in Denmark. —Reuters/FileExemptions given for medical purposes, sporting, cultural events.Law does not explicitly mention religion, types of religious dress.Tokayev praised legislation as chance to celebrate ethnic identity.
(2025-07-01). US Senate passes Trump's sweeping tax-cut, spending bill, sends to House. geo.tv 
US Senate Majority Leader John Thune speaks to the press next to US Senator John Barrasso and Senator Mike Crapo after the Senate passes US President Donald Trump's sweeping spending and tax bill, on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, US, July 1, 2025. — ReutersLegislation to…
(2025-07-01). Trump's use and misuse of Iran intel. responsiblestatecraft.org 
(2025-07-01). On a Dying Multilateralism. fpif.org The recent unilateral strikes by the United States on Iran's nuclear development sites underline the fact that multilateralism is dead, and has been so for some time. | It is not only when it comes to the question of the deployment of military power that multilateralism is shown to be dead or dying. The key institutions of Western-led globalization are no longer functioning or are in sleep mode. This was underlined by the U.S. government's decision to boycott both the Finance and Development Summit in Seville, Spain, this week, and the Bonn Climate Summit two weeks earlier. | The World Trade Organization has neve…
(2025-07-01). Talk World Radio: What Wars and Militaries Do to the Climate. davidswanson.org AUDIO: Talk World Radio is recorded on Zoom. Here is this week's video and all the videos on Youtube. VIDEO: This week on Talk World Radio we are talking about the climate destruction done by wars and militaries. Stuart Parkinson is Executive Director of Scientists for Global Responsibility, which you can find at sgr.org.uk. He …
(2025-07-01). Operation Midnight Hammer: Were Iran's Nuclear Facilities Damaged? dissidentvoice.org The aftermath of Operation Midnight Hammer, a strike by the US Air Force on three nuclear facilities in Iran authorized by President Donald Trump on June 22, was raucous and triumphant. But that depended on what company you were keeping. The mission involved the bombing of the Fordow Fuel Enrichment Plant, the uranium-enrichment facility at …
(2025-07-01). America's Republicans' Hatred of the Poor. dissidentvoice.org The budget-and-tax bill that President Trump has placed before America's U.S. Senators and Representatives to pass by a majority in each of the two houses of Congress is a total repudiation of the first Republican U.S. President (and the only progressive Republican U.S. President), Abraham Lincoln, as will here be documented. The Republican Party was …
(2025-07-01). BRICS on the Way to the Summit: what are the Steps Forward. infobrics.org The current juncture in the development of the world economy is characterized by unprecedented uncertainty and escalation in geopolitical and trade tensions. Against the backdrop of such challenges, the Global South needs to articulate an action plan for the coming years that is to assist the developing economies in mitigating the adverse effects of higher trade restrictions…
(2025-07-01). Uganda Embraces BRICS for New Breath of Economic Options. infobrics.org Uganda's recent acquisition of partner state status within the BRICS framework, a bloc comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, marks a significant shift in its foreign policy and economic alignment…
(2025-07-01). Russian Fans Flock to Border City to Experience Millennia-old Wisdom of Traditional Chinese Medicine. infobrics.org Amid the "China Travel" trend, the number of international travelers visiting China continues to increase. Many international visitors are now turning their attention to China's efficient and distinctive healthcare system…
(2025-07-01). Zelensky's tribunal for Russia a pointless show that prolongs war. infobrics.org Russia should organize its own tribunal to investigate Ukrainian crimes.
(2025-07-01). British Russophobia paranoia leads MI5 to waste resources on useless operation. infobrics.org British intelligence spent two decades investigating an alleged "Russian agent" only to discover he never existed.
(2025-07-01). Another F-16 suffers a 'sudden (hypersonic) technical malfunction'. infobrics.org This is the second confirmed loss in approximately a month and a half. The US-made fighter jet achieved its first "success" at the time, as the pilot somehow managed to survive, the only one who managed to do so. So far, the Neo-Nazi junta admitted losing four F-16s, although various military sources report that at least twice that many were destroyed by the Russian Aerospace Forces.
(2025-07-01). BRICS Bank vs dollar empire: NDB quietly challenging US financial hegemony. infobrics.org BRICS' New Development Bank is emerging as a strategic tool for the Global South in challenging dollar dominance. As it expands membership and promotes local-currency lending while aligning with digital payment initiatives, the NDB is more than a complement to China's Belt and Road — it is a geopolitical counterweight.
(2025-07-01). Trump still cautious about Western Balkans and not yet ready to change policy. infobrics.org Western Balkans will only become a priority after Middle East and Ukraine are resolved.
(2025-07-01). Lugansk's full liberation shows that Russia has military control of the conflict. infobrics.org Moscow is winning the war on the battlefield, despite choosing a slow and humanitarian method of fighting.
(2025-07-01). BRICS Negotiators To Meet From Today (June 30) in Rio de Janeiro (RJ). infobrics.org Ahead of the Leaders' Summit, the bloc's political negotiators are gathering in order to align their commitments on combating socially determined diseases, on artificial intelligence governance, and on climate finance. The focus is on concrete solutions to the structural challenges faced by the Global South…
(2025-07-01). Chile: reconfiguración política. radiohc.cu La victoria de Jeannette Jara en las elecciones primarias del bloque de partidos que forman el gobierno de Chile no fue una sorpresa en términos estrictos, pero sí por la contundencia que tuvo al imponerse en casi todas las comunas del país y lograr poco más del 60 por ciento de los sufragios.
(2025-07-01). Dina Boluarte sigue en el ojo de la tormenta. radiohc.cu La autoproclamada presidenta del Perú, Dina Boluarte, sigue en la cuerda floja. La Comisión de Fiscalización del Congreso aprobó recientememte un informe final que sugiere al pleno del órgano legislativo examinar la destitución de la mandataria por incapacidad moral.
(2025-07-01). Aniversario 60 del CNIC, cuna de la ciencia cubana. radiohc.cu La Habana, 1 jul (RHC) Fundado el 1 de julio de 1965 el Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas (CNIC) fue el primer centro multidisciplinario en el país, dedicado a las ciencias biomédicas y agropecuarias. Por esta razón, es considerado el origen del desarrollo alcanzado hoy por la industria biofarmacéutica cubana.
(2025-07-01). La Unión de Historiadores de Cuba envía mensaje por Día del Historiador cubano. radiohc.cu La Habana, 1 jul (RHC) La Unión de Historiadores de Cuba emitió un mensaje de felicitación en ocasión de celebrarse hoy el Día del Historiador cubano, y el cual transmitimos a continuación.
(2025-07-01). España asume liderazgo europeo con Naciones Unidas. radiohc.cu Sevilla, 1 jul (RHC) La organización de la Conferencia para la Financiación del Desarrollo (FFD4) en Sevilla, permite hoy España asumir una suerte de liderazgo europeo con Naciones Unidas.
(2025-07-01). Trump redobló apuesta de línea dura contra Cuba. radiohc.cu Washington, 1 jul (RHC) El presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, firmó la víspera un memorando que redobla la apuesta de línea dura de su gobierno contra Cuba y revierte las medidas implementadas por su antecesor Joe Biden.
(2025-07-01). Vicepresidenta de España dialoga con viceprimera ministra cubana. radiohc.cu Sevilla, 1 jul (RHC) La vicepresidenta tercera de España, Sara Aagesen, se reunió hoy aquí en el Palacio de los Congresos y Exposiciones, con la viceprimera ministra de Cuba, Inés María Chapman, a propósito de la Conferencia para la Financiación del Desarrollo (FFD4).
(2025-07-01). Cuba transmitió sus condolencias a Embajada de Irán en Etiopía. radiohc.cu Addis Abeba, 1 jul (RHC) La encargada de negocios de la Embajada de Cuba en Etiopía, Natalys Dinza, firmó el libro de condolencias abierto en la sede diplomática de Irán por las víctimas tras la agresión israelí, reveló hoy un comunicado.
(2025-07-01). Díaz-Canel felicita al Partido Comunista de China en aniversario. radiohc.cu La Habana, 1 jul (RHC) El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba (PCC) y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel felicitó hoy, a través de su cuenta en X, a Xi Jinping, secretario general del Partido Comunista de China.
(2025-07-01). Hacia el autoritarismo. radiohc.cu El Tribunal Supremo de Estados Unidos, concedió el pasado viernes otra victoria al presidente, Donald Trump, en un caso en el que se estudiaba el derecho a la ciudadanía por nacimiento. La mayoría de sus nueve magistrados, limitaron el poder de los jueces para oponerse a la agenda presidencial.
(2025-07-01). Want a Student Visa? The U.S. Government Needs Your Vine Account. theintercept.com 
New State Department The student visa form requires applicants to provide the usernames for "each social media platform you have used within the last five years" fr…
(2025-07-01). Comienza convención Cubambiente 2025. radiohc.cu La Habana, 1 jul (RHC) La XV Convención Internacional sobre Medio Ambiente y Desarrollo, Cubambiente 2025, se extiende desde hoy hasta el 5 de julio en el Palacio de Convenciones de La Habana.
(2025-07-01). Flautista peruano ofrecerá concierto en Bellas Artes de Cuba. radiohc.cu La Habana, 1 jul (RHC) El Edificio de Arte Cubano del Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes alista hoy su escenario para la presentación, el sábado próximo, del flautista peruano César Peredo, en ocasión del aniversario 204 de la independencia de Perú.
(2025-07-01). Ecuador: Jorge Glas es condenado a 13 años de prisión por presunta corrupción. radiohc.cu La Habana, 1 jul (RHC) Un tribunal ecuatoriano dictaminó una pena de 13 años de prisión para el exvicepresidente Jorge Glas (2013-2018) y el exsecretario del Comité de Reconstrucción de la provincia de Manabí, Carlos Bernal, por el presunto "uso excesivo de fondos públicos" destinados a la reconstrucción de Manabí tras el terremoto de 2016.
(2025-07-01). Partidos progresistas chilenos delinearán programa para elecciones. radiohc.cu La Habana, 1 jul (RHC) Dirigentes de los partidos del pacto Unidad por Chile se reunirán hoy con su candidata a la presidencia, Jeannette Jara, para comenzar a delinear la propuesta de gobierno, con vistas a las elecciones de noviembre.
(2025-07-01). Maduro envía carta a León XIV por niños venezolanos secuestrados. radiohc.cu La Habana, 1 jul (RHC) El presidente de Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, envió una carta al papa León XIV para que interceda por los 18 niños venezolanos secuestrados en Estados Unidos, trascendió hoy.
(2025-07-01). Celebran en Cuba Día del Trabajador Petrolero. radiohc.cu La Habana, 1 jul (RHC) Cuba celebra hoy el Día del Trabajador Petrolero con el reconocimiento a colectivos destacados en la producción y refinación de este rubro en dos provincias.
(2025-07-01). Alistan emblemático parque habanero para su reapertura. radiohc.cu La Habana, 1 jul (RHC) El parque infantil La Maestranza, ubicado en el Centro Histórico de La Habana, se encuentra preparando sus instalaciones para recibir con opciones atractivas a las familias capitalinas a partir del 19 de julio.
(2025-07-01). Nuevos microbuses para la transportación de pasajeros en Cuba. radiohc.cu La Habana, 1 jul (RHC) En fechas recientes se anunció la distribución de cien nuevos microbuses destinados a la transportación de pasajeros en las seis provincias de mayor movilidad.
(2025-07-01). Cuba llama en Sevilla a eliminar medidas coercitivas. radiohc.cu La Habana, 1 jul (RHC) Cuba llamó hoy a poner fin a medidas coercitivas unilaterales que lastran el desarrollo de los países que las sufren, como "el injusto e ilegal bloqueo de los Estados Unidos".
(2025-07-01). Supreme Court Ruling Advances Trump Order as He Claims Birthright Citizenship Was Meant for 'Babies of Slaves'. moguldom.com President Donald Trump praised a Supreme Court decision on Friday that allows his administration to begin implementing an executive order aimed at restricting birthright citizenship. At a White House press briefing, Trump said the 14th Amendment was "meant for the babies of slaves" and not for children born to undocumented immigrants, whom he described as abusing …
(2025-07-01). BRICS sherpas agree on priorities ahead of summit in Rio de Janeiro. tvbrics.com 
Meetings in Rio de Janeiro strengthen the role of the Southern Hemisphere in addressing global challenges…
(2025-07-01). China unveils AI system for early stomach cancer detection through standard CT Scans. tvbrics.com 
The model was trained on nearly 100,000 CT scans sourced from 20 medical institutions across China…
(2025-07-01). Ethiopian government announces major expansion of cancer care and radiotherapy services. tvbrics.com 
Ethiopia ramps up fight against cancer with new centres, advanced technology, and global partnerships…
(2025-07-01). G20 Sherpa Meeting in South Africa highlights importance of global cooperation. tvbrics.com 
South Africa's Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ronald Lamola underscores fair mineral value and sustainability…
(2025-07-01). India hosts first ASEAN-India Cruise Dialogue to boost regional maritime connectivity and tourism. tvbrics.com 
The dialogue is envisioned as a recurring multilateral platform aimed at enhancing people-to-people ties…
(2025-07-01). Indonesia eases import regulations for 10 key commodities. tvbrics.com 
The regulation is expected to stimulate trade flows and strengthen Indonesia's integration into global supply chains…
(2025-07-01). Indonesian government launches Village Climate Risk Index to strengthen rural resilience. tvbrics.com 
New index aims to empower villages with data-driven tools to tackle climate risks and promote sustainable growth…
(2025-07-01). Rio de Janeiro presents operational plan for 2025 BRICS Summit and related events. tvbrics.com 
Rio's Deputy Mayor announced Rio's formal intention to host a future BRICS headquarters…
(2025-07-01). Space research hall opens in Venezuela's Merida state. tvbrics.com 
This is part of a large-scale government programme to develop the country's scientific and technological capabilities…
(2025-07-01). Malawi: Police Look on as Peaceful Protesters Assaulted. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A policeman stands outside a hotel in Blantyre, Malawi, May 6, 2020. | © 2020 AMOS GUMULIRA/AFP via Getty Images | (Johannesburg) — On June 26, 2025, about a dozen weapon-wielding men in Malawi attacked demonstrators peacefully protesting the government's handling of upcoming national elections, Human Rights Watch said today. The police's apparent unwillingness to intervene to stop the violence or to arrest those responsible raises grave concerns about the government's ability to conduct the September general election in a fair and impartial manner.The incident occurred when…
(2025-07-01). EU Council Turning Supply Chain Law into Window Dressing. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Bangladesh Federation of Worker Solidarity activists hold a rally in Dhaka on May 7, 2023 to mark ten years since the Rana Plaza building collapse that killed more than 1,130 people. | © 2023 Mamunur Rashid/NurPhoto via AP…
(2025-07-01). Court Ruling Raises Serious Questions Over Government Accountability. popularresistance.org Judgment in Al-Haq's historic long-running claim against the U.K. government for its continued licensing of F-35 parts into the global supply reaching Israel. The Court has not upheld Al-Haq's claim. | Today, the UK High Court delivered judgment in Al-Haq's claim against the U.K. government for its continued licensing of F-35 parts into the global supply chain. The court stated that it could not find any legal flaws in the government's decision-making and that certain parts of the challenge were non-justiciable, meaning that they are not matters for the Courts. Leaving the question, who is the UK government accou…
(2025-07-01). Key Nuclear Allegation That Started War On Iran Was Coaxed From Palantir. popularresistance.org The sudden claim of Iran being very close to a bomb (that seemingly jumped out of 'nowhere' to leave Americans puzzling how could it happen that — in the blink of eye, we are going to war — was subsequently refuted by IAEA Chief Grossi to CNN on 17 June (but only after the abrupt attack on Iran already had taken place): | "We did not have any evidence of a systematic effort [by Iran] to move to a nuclear weapon", Grossi confirmed on CNN. | This statement drew the following riposte from Iran by its Foreign Ministry Spokesman, Esmaeil Baqaei on 19 June: | "This is too late, Mr. Grossi — you obscur…
(2025-07-01). Bryan Kohberger to plead guilty in Idaho killings to avoid execution. aljazeera.com Shanon Gray, a lawyer representing the family of one of the victims, says relatives are furious about the plea deal.
(2025-07-01). Death toll rises to 36 after India pharmaceutical factory blast, fire. aljazeera.com Another 36 workers remain in hospital with burns and other injuries after the blast and fire at the Sigachi factory.
(2025-07-01). Elon Musk slams Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill', calls for new political party. aljazeera.com The world's richest man and the US president have traded insults over Donald Trump's tax cuts and spending bill.
(2025-07-01). Iran 'needs more time' to decide on resuming nuclear talks with US. aljazeera.com Foreign minister's comments come as the G7 calls for negotiations on a deal to address Iran's nuclear programme.
(2025-07-01). Thailand PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra, father Thaksin face legal peril. aljazeera.com Constitutional Court hears petition seeking premier's dismissal as separate court hears case against her father.
(2025-07-01). UK government faces key test in welfare reform bill vote. aljazeera.com Keir Starmer faces crunch vote on welfare spending after watering down planned cuts to disability benefits.
(2025-07-01). Who wins, who loses if Trump's 'One Big Beautiful Bill' passes? aljazeera.com Richest, families with children, some carmakers, will gain; while EV makers, those on food stamps, Medicaid will lose.
(2025-07-01). Did Prada 'steal' Indian sandal designs without giving credit? aljazeera.com The luxury brand faces accusations of cultural appropriation after models wore Kolhapuri sandals without giving credit.
(2025-07-01). Al Hilal beat Manchester City 4-3 to enter Club World Cup quarterfinals. aljazeera.com Club World Cup holders and European giants City are dumped out by Saudi champs in seven-goal thriller after extra time.
(2025-07-01). Thai court suspends PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra over leaked phone call. aljazeera.com Thailand's top court has suspended Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra pending investigation over a leaked call.
(2025-07-01). US revokes Bob Vylan visas after Glastonbury chants. aljazeera.com The US has revoked the visas of British punk-rap duo Bob Vylan after they led chants of 'death to the IDF'.
(2025-07-01). Tariffs 101: Why women's products cost more. aljazeera.com "Women have always been paying more for things we just never knew about it."
(2025-07-01). Republicans "afraid of" Trump will vote for "Big Beautiful Bill" aljazeera.com Bill Schneider explains why Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill" will likely pass — despite opposition from both parties.
(2025-07-01). top court hears two petitions on candidate to head Shin Bet. haaretz.com Bereaved families and hostages' relatives, arguing that national security demands the urgent appointment of a Shin Bet chief, petitioned against the attorney general's order to freeze any such appointment. Other bereaved families are asking the court to appoint a neutral committee to make the decision…
(2025-07-01). Macao launches self-service kiosks in 4 Greater Bay Area cities. ecns.cn The Macao Special Administrative Region launched self-service kiosks in four Greater Bay Area cities on Monday, including Guangzhou, Zhuhai, Zhongshan, and Jiangmen, to help residents living and working on the mainland access government services.
(2025-07-01). China allocates 140 million yuan for disaster relief in Guizhou, Hunan. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Finance and Ministry of Emergency Management on Monday allocated 140 million yuan ($19.5 million) in emergency relief funds for flood-stricken Guizhou and Hunan provinces.
(2025-07-01). 5-year-old in Xiamen infected with rare 'brain-eating amoeba,' parents seek international help. ecns.cn The parents of a 5-year-old girl in Xiamen, Fujian Province, are seeking urgent international medical assistance after their daughter was diagnosed with a rare and often fatal brain infection caused by Naegleria fowleri, known as the "brain-eating amoeba."
(2025-07-01). Tax bill and tariffs cast uncertainty over U.S. economy. ecns.cn The US Senate debated amendments to the "One Big, Beautiful Bill Act" on Monday, part of a tense showdown as a July 4 deadline approaches, amid a deep bipartisan rift and growing divisions within the Republican Party. A narrow House vote weeks earlier pushed President Donald Trump's flagship second-term legislation into a sharply divided Senate.
(2025-07-01). Xi stresses building unified national market, promoting marine economy's high-quality development. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday stressed efforts to advance the building of a unified national market and promote the high-quality development of the marine economy.
(2025-07-01). Tickets sell out fast for tours of aircraft carrier in HK. ecns.cn Public registration for tours of the domestically built aircraft carrier CNS Shandong and its escort ships opened on Monday in Hong Kong, with all tickets made available on that day claimed within minutes.
(2025-07-01). Taiwan leader criticized for 'independence' rhetoric. ecns.cn Taiwan leader Lai Ching-te's recent remarks have again divided public opinion on the island while escalating tensions across the Taiwan Strait with provocative moves toward secession, a mainland official said on Monday.
(2025-07-01). China National Health Commission does not Approve Part of the SAGO's 'Independent Assessment'. ecns.cn The independent assessment of Scientific Advisory Group for the Origins of Novel Pathogens (SAGO) published recently does not find any new evidence related to the origins of SARS-CoV-2, nor does it draw any conclusion contrary to the Joint WHO-China Study released by the WHO in March 2021.
(2025-07-01). China sanctions former Philippine senator Francis Tolentino: foreign ministry. ecns.cn China has imposed sanctions on former Philippine senator Francis Tolentino, a spokesperson for the Chinese Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday.
(2025-07-01). Scholars, experts call on Japan to confront wartime history. ecns.cn He criticized the Japanese media for downplaying aggression in China while highlighting Japanese suffering, such as the atomic bombings, and urged the media to defend historical truth.
(2025-07-01). Xi's article on unity, hard work to be published. ecns.cn An article by Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, on unity and hard work will be published on Tuesday.Strength comes from unity, and happiness arises from hard work, the article notes, adding that all the achievements made by the Party and the people are attributed to unity and hard work.
(2025-07-01). Beijing announces sanctions against Philippine senator. ecns.cn Beijing announced its decision on Tuesday to impose sanctions against former Philippine senator Francis Tolentino.
(2025-07-01). Scientists unravel locust plagues for pest control. ecns.cn Chinese scientists have identified the driving force behind the destructive swarming behavior of locusts, a discovery that could revolutionize pest control with more environmentally friendly methods.
(2025-07-01). OpenAI says no plans to use Google's AI chips at scale. ecns.cn OpenAI said it has no active plans to use Google's in-house chip to power its products, two days after several news outlets reported the AI lab was turning to its competitor's artificial intelligence (AI) chips to meet growing demand.
(2025-07-01). China launches new fund to deepen integration of sci-tech, industrial innovation. ecns.cn The National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) on Monday launched the Private Enterprise Innovation and Development Joint Fund, which aims to empower private companies to formally participate in national basic research.
(2025-07-01). Hefei lab develops lunar soil 3D printing for moon construction. ecns.cn The Deep Space Exploration Laboratory in Hefei, the capital of Anhui province, has developed a lunar soil 3D printing system with the goal of making it possible to construct structures on the moon using local resources.
(2025-07-01). Giant pandas witnesses to friendship between peoples. ecns.cn Giant panda Rauhin is given artificial snow on her 24th birthday at the Adventure World amusement park in Shirahama, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan, Sept 6, 2024.China's efforts have paid off, with wild panda populations having rebounded from 1,100 in the 1980s to nearly 1,900 today, while the global captive population stands at 757."ÄÄ"ÄÄThis progress prompted the International Union for Conservation of Nature to reclassify the status of giant pandas from "endangered" to "vulnerable".
(2025-07-01). China's system contributes beyond nation. ecns.cn China has cultivated a mature and efficient political system through years of effort, with its achievements and contributions acknowledged globally. Despite facing Western criticism such as being labeled "authoritarian", it has achieved remarkable success on almost all fronts.
(2025-07-01). China's summer railway travel rush set to begin, with 953 million passenger trips expected. ecns.cn Passengers travel through Beijing North Railway Station in Beijing, June 30, 2025. (Photo: China News Service/Jia Tianyong) | China State Railway Group announced that the 62-day summer travel season will begin on July 1, with an estimated 953 million passenger trips to be made across the country's rail network, a 5.8% increase year-on-year.
(2025-07-01). AIIB Chief Economist: $75 billion in additional infrastructure investment planned by 2030. ecns.cn The 10th Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) was held in Beijing recently. Erik Berglof, Chief Economist of AIIB, highlighted the immense and growing global demand for infrastructure investment, calling for coordinated action to bridge critical gaps.
(2025-07-01). Toxic Incinerator Pollution. pressenza.com 
New Report Finds Dangerous Pollutants from Pyrolysis Incinerator, Urges Immediate Shutdown: | At a press conference held today at Bethel Guesthouse, environmental groups launched the report titled "Dangerous Particulate Matter from the Pyrolysis Incinerator at the Central MRF in Dumaguete," which documents sustained violations of global air quality standards. The report was presented by War on Waste (WOW) Negros Oriental, in partnership with the Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives (GAIA) and the National Anti-Poverty Commission (NAPC). | The data show that PM 2.5 concentrations excee…
(2025-07-01). Musk calls for new political party, vows to punish lawmakers supporting Trump's spending bill. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump and Elon Musk attend a press conference in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, US, May 30, 2025. — ReutersLawmakers backing bill "should hang their heads in shame!": MuskTesla CEO's criticism of bill causes rift in relationship with…
(2025-07-01). Liz Kendall met with insurance industry in the midst of the DWP cuts scandal. thecanary.co Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) boss Liz Kendall met with the insurance industry as part of the Labour Party government's flagship Child Poverty Taskforce just a month before one infamous insurance company celebrated opportunities for "collaboration between government and group risk insurance providers". The insurance corporation in question made the comments over the DWP's […] | By
(2025-07-01). Economist Richard Murphy takes down Starmer's DWP cuts with one insightful point. thecanary.co Political economist Richard Murphy has taken to social media to point out that the public spends as much on subsidising wealthy pensioners as it does on Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) disability benefits. This is another lense that exposes the reverse robin hood impact Keir Starmer's cuts will have. Sure, Starmer may have exempted […] | By
(2025-07-01). Venezuela Begins to Export Much More Than Oil. orinocotribune.com By Misión Verdad — Jun 27, 2025 | For more than a century, the Venezuelan economy was trapped in the logic of oil rentierism and mono-exportation, a model that controlled its development, weakened its productive structure, and deepened its vulnerability to international cycles and, above all, external aggression. | However, in recent years, a step-by-step transformation aimed at diversifying the country's export offering and expanding its presence in new international markets has been carried out. | Official figures reveal that in the first four months of 2025 alone, Venezuela's non-oil exports increased by…
(2025-07-01). Northeast India: Capping of Bhatiapar Crude Oil Well. pressenza.com Finally, the natural gas leakage from the Bhatiapar crude oil well was contained on 27 Jun 2025 by an experienced team of Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) with support from three foreign well-control experts. The capping operation at Rudrasagar oilfield well (RDS-147A) in Sivasagar was performed with no casualty or injury to the response team while avoiding any incident of ignition. Lauding the state-sponsored Maharatna company, federal petroleum and natural gas minister Hardeep Singh Puri commented that full dousing of the well was made possible through careful planning, international collaboration, and th…
(2025-07-01). The Dialectics of Perception: An Anthropological Fable of Owls, Crows, and Modern Geopolitics. pressenza.com 
by Irshad Ahmad Mughal & Dr. Qurat Ul Ain Rana | The ancient fable of owls and crows offers profound insights into contemporary geopolitical conflicts. These natural adversaries—owls blind by day and crows sightless at night—initially mocked each other's limitations, with owls boasting of their night vision while crows dismissed their daylight blindness. Their eventual reconciliation through mutual teasing ("You're part of the night!" "Your eyes stole from the sun!") reveals a fundamental truth: perception shapes reality, and humor can bridge seemingly irreconcilable differences. This allegory mirrors…
(2025-07-01). Eyewitness video shows moment of plane crash in Kazakhstan. presstv.ir A passenger plane flying from Azerbaijan to Russia crashed near the city of Aktau in Kazakhstan.
(2025-07-01). Concerns mounting over new energy crisis in EU as Russian gas transit via Ukraine ends. presstv.ir As the agreement allowing Russian gas transit through Ukraine to Europe expires on Tuesday, concerns are mounting over new energy crisis in EU.
(2025-07-01). More than 260 Rohingya refugees arrive in Indonesia. presstv.ir More than 260 Rohingya refugees have arrived in Indonesia's westernmost province of Aceh after floating at sea for days.
(2025-07-01). Rescue workers search for survivors after powerful quake strikes China's Tibet. presstv.ir Rescue workers search rubble for survivors after powerful quake strikes China's Tibet.
(2025-07-01). California firefighters battling wildfire near Los Angeles. presstv.ir California firefighters battle a fast-moving wildfire.
(2025-07-01). Search, rescue ops continue in Tibet's Shigatse following deadly 7.1 magnitude earthquake. presstv.ir Rescue efforts continue in Shigatse region after a devastating earthquake hit Tibet.
(2025-07-01). Aerial shots of damage caused by the Eaton fire in Altadena, California. presstv.ir Aerial shots show the destruction of a wide range of houses by the Eaton fire in Altadena, California.
(2025-07-01). Activists in Mexico rally against incoming Trump's anti-immigration policies. presstv.ir Migrant rights groups in Mexico demonstrated against the proposed anti-immigration measures of US President-elect Donald Trump.
(2025-07-01). 'Un-American,' 'Help people already here'- birthright citizenship debate divides NY. presstv.ir With the new administration of Trump rolling out immediate policy pushes on immigration, reaction on the street ran the gamut from horror to firm support.
(2025-07-01). Nearly 200 migrants deported from US, all men, arrive in Venezuela. presstv.ir Two planes carrying Venezuelan migrants deported from the US landed at Venezuela's La Guaira airport.
(2025-07-01). Iran calls for UN condemnation of Israel and US aggression. presstv.ir Iran has urged the UN and the Security Council to strongly condemn Israel and the US for violating its national sovereignty and territorial integrity.
(2025-07-01). Elbit and the Schreiber family. presstv.ir The Schreiber family is at the center of a complex corporate network, enabling big landlords to avoid being taxed at business rates by claiming religious exemption and costing cash strapped councils millions of Pounds.
(2025-07-01). Iran's uranium enrichment technology, science cannot be obliterated by bombs: FM. presstv.ir Iran asserts that its nuclear energy knowhow and determination to further advance its peaceful nuclear industry cannot be simply destroyed by military aggression.
(2025-07-01). Hezbollah chief: Resistance will never yield to tyrannical US, criminal Israel. presstv.ir Sheikh Qassem says Hezbollah will never surrender to the tyranny of the United States and the occupying Israeli regime.
(2025-07-01). US ranks 128 out of 163 countries on 2025 Global Peace Index. presstv.ir The US has been ranked 128 out of 163 countries on a 2025 Global Peace Index.
(2025-07-01). Global disregard for Palestine led to Israel waging war on Iran: Russia. presstv.ir A Russian diplomat says international disregard of Israel's crimes against Palestinians resulted in the 12-day aggression against Iran.
(2025-07-01). 'Next retaliation will exceed your expectations': Leader's aide warns Israel, US. presstv.ir A senior military advisor to the Leader warns adversaries that the Islamic Republic's next round of retaliatory strikes will serve them as a surprise.
(2025-07-01). Israeli forces kill at least two people in West Bank raids. presstv.ir At least two Palestinians have been killed by Israeli forces as they expanded their deadly raids across the West Bank.
(2025-07-01). Casa Editora Abril: Cuarenta y cinco años creando para las nuevas generaciones (+ Videos). cubadebate.cu Por dentro, la Casa Editora Abril es un sitio de muchas puertas, de esas que se abren a infinitas posibilidades y sirven de punto de convergencia a las siete creaciones que laten en su interior. Zunzún, Pionero, Somos Jóvenes, Alma Mater, Juventud Técnica, El Caimán Barbudo y el Departamento del Libro forman parte de la institución.
(2025-07-01). Communist Party Candidate Jeannette Jara Wins Chilean Primary Elections. orinocotribune.com This Sunday, June 29, Communist Party of Chile candidate Jeannette Jara won the ruling coalition's primary elections by a wide margin over the other three candidates. Therefore, she will advance to the presidential elections in November to face right-wing and far-right candidates. | According to the latest official report published by the Chilean Electoral Service, Jara obtained 60.31% of the votes after 98.27% of the polling stations were counted, in an election marked by notably low turnout. | The other candidates' results were significantly lower than Jara's. Carolina Tohá came in second with 27.91% of the vot…
(2025-07-01). Venezuela Condemns Abduction of 18 Minors by United States. orinocotribune.com On Monday, June 30, Venezuelan United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV) Deputy Jorge Rodríguez condemned the "kidnapping" of 18 minors in the United States. He showed photographs of several children who remain detained by the US government, despite formal requests for their liberation by Venezuelan authorities. | Rodríguez demanded that the UN high commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Tàºrk, and the UN resident coordinator in Venezuela, Gianluca Rampolla del Tindaro, at least speak out on behalf of the 18 minors kidnapped in the US. He also demanded the release of the 252 Venezuelans in El Salvador, "held…
(2025-07-01). Horoscope today: your 24-hour briefing for life, love, and more. thecanary.co Here's today's horoscope from the Canary — helping guide you through life, with a daily dose of lifestyle musings for our readers. Your horoscope for Tuesday 1 July 2025 Aries ‚ôà Mars sextiles Mercury today, sharpening your tongue and quickening your reflexes. You're poised to leap into battle the moment someone mentions "team bonding" or […] | By
(2025-07-01). Afreximbank shareholders appoint Cameroonian as next president. independent.co.ug 
Shareholders of the African Export-Import Bank have appointed Dr. George Elombi as the next President and Chairman of the Board of Directors. Abuja, Nigeria | ISAAC KHISA | Elombi, a Cameroonian national and long-serving executive at the Bank, will take over from Professor Benedict Oramah, who steps down in September 2025 after a decade at the …
(2025-07-01). Africa's trade projected to hit $1.5 trillion in 2025. independent.co.ug 
Trade is set to expand at an average of 5.1 per cent a year through 2026, before quickening to 5.4 per cent by 2028 Abuja, Nigeria | ISAAC KHISA | Africa's trade projected to hit $1.5 trillion in 2025 as growth momentum builds Africa's intra- and extra-regional trade is on course to reach US$1.5 trillion in …
(2025-07-01). Ex-CID spokesperson Twiine out on bail, Noah Mutwe remains in detention. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Buganda Road Chief Magistrates Court has granted a cash bail of sh5 million to former CID Spokesperson, Detective Assistant Superintendent of Police (D/ASP) Charles Twiine Mansio, who is facing charges of hate speech. The bail was granted on Monday by Chief Magistrate Ronald Kayizzi. However, the court declined …
(2025-07-01). HIV prevention: Daily oral versus long-acting injectables. independent.co.ug 
Scientific research has gifted us with a range of evidence-based options to protect ourselves from getting infected with HIV. In 2012, the U.S. Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) had first approved Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) daily oral medicines for HIV prevention. More recently, long-acting injectable options of PrEP are also approved. We at Citizen News Service …
(2025-07-01). Kunihira unopposed in NRM Primaries for Female Workers MP contest. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Resistance Movement (NRM) Electoral Commission Chairperson, Dr. Tanga Odoi, has declared Agnes Kunihira Abwooli unopposed in the party primaries for the position of Female Workers Member of Parliament. Dr. Odoi made the declaration on Monday at the NRM Electoral Commission offices, confirming that one of the two …
(2025-07-01). NUP picks Mercy Alupo to take on Speaker Among in Bukedea. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Unity Platform (NUP) has officially cleared Mercy Alupo to contest for the Bukedea Woman Member of Parliament seat in the 2026 general elections. Alupo was nominated at the NUP headquarters in Kampala following several engagements with the party's top leadership. NUP's Electoral Commission Technical Advisor, Alex Byanyanga …
(2025-07-01). Senghani scoops Stanbic Half Year Mug. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | PHILLIP CORRY | Devshi Senghani claimed the overall winner's prize for the Stanbic Halfway Monthly Tee at the par 72 Kitante course on Saturday. His score of 64 net on count-back was enough for him to claim the overall accolade over a field of 119 golfers. The Monthly Mug is part of the race …
(2025-07-01). Uganda Breweries scoops Monde Selection Award. independent.co.ug 
Monde Selection award handed to UBL for consistently producing internationally acclaimed, high-quality brands. Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | As Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL) approaches 80 years of brewing excellence, the company has added another achievement, receiving the coveted Prestige Trophy from Monde Selection for its 25 years of consistently producing internationally acclaimed, high-quality brands. …
(2025-07-01). When Home Stops Feeling Safe: A child's silent cry amid parental conflict. independent.co.ug 
COMMENT | CONSTANCE KICONCO | "Connie, please… Can we have an appointment? We have a problem at home. Our 14-year-old son has totally changed. He no longer talks to any of us. He only speaks when we are away. He locks himself in his bedroom. Please talk to him. We are desperate." That is a …
(2025-07-01). Reactions to the Iran—Israel war. unitedworldint.com Main political event in Türkiye in the last week. As in the rest of the world, Türkiye's agenda last week was dominated by the outbreak of war between Iran and Israel on June 13. While Turkish officials and political leaders issued a stream of statements on the war, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) also …
(2025-07-01). Selected Articles: Canada Day 2025: America's Insidious Plan to Invade Canada and Bomb Montreal, Vancouver, Halifax and Quebec City (1930-39). globalresearch.ca 
By Canada Day 2025: We must reflect on our history. Most Canadians are unaware of…
(2025-07-01). Canada's Sovereignty in Jeopardy: "51st State" , Déjà Vu: The Militarization of North America under President Donald Trump. globalresearch.ca Canada is contiguous to "the center of the empire". Territorial control over Canada is part of the US geopolitical and military agenda.
(2025-07-01). Israele è stato salvato da Trump. strategic-culture.su Israele e gli Stati Uniti hanno condotto un'operazione militare a breve termine redditizia per se stessi | Segue nostro L'Operazione Midnight, nel cui ambito gli impianti nucleari iraniani di Natanz, Fordow e Ishfahan sono stati colpiti da missili Tomahawk lanciati da un sottomarino classe Ohio e da bombe ad alto potenziale Gbu-57S sganciate da bombardieri stealth B-2 Spirit, ha prodtto risultati di grande rilievo. L'azione, anticipata c…
(2025-07-01). Cow most Sacred: Why Military Spending remains Untouchable. juancole.com ( Tomdispatch.com ) — In defense circles, "cutting" the Pentagon budget has once again become a topic of conversation. Americans should not confuse that talk with reality. Any cuts exacted will at most reduce the rate of growth. The essential facts remain: U.S. military outlays today equal that of every other nation on the planet …
(2025-07-01). top court to hear two petitions on candidate to head Shin Bet. haaretz.com Bereaved families and hostages' relatives, arguing that national security demands the urgent appointment of a Shin Bet chief, petitioned against the attorney general's order to freeze any such appointment. Other bereaved families are asking the court to appoint a neutral committee to make the decision…
(2025-07-01). Philadelphia's largest city workers' union goes on strike for the first time in 40 years, disruptions to city services expected. whyy.org Editor's note: This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
| Philadelphia's largest blue-collar union is on strike as of 12: 01 a.m. Tuesday following weeks of negotiations over pay. | The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees District Council 33 represents This is the first time the union has walked off the job in nearly 40 years, when a 20-day strike led to trash…
(2025-07-01). Siamese Criminals: Trump and Netanyahu. juancole.com Oakland, Ca. (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — Convicted felon Donald Trump is now trying to intimidate the Israeli Judiciary into cancelling the three criminal trials of Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu. To that end, Trump and Netanyahu have become global running mates, campaigning with and for one another in their re-elections. The two men have …
(2025-07-01). David Harvey: On Sraffa's Trail. newleftreview.org David Harvey recalls a lifetime of encounters, actual and intellectual, with the enigmatic Piero Sraffa. Interlocutor of Wittgenstein, Keynes and Robinson; devastating critic of neoclassical economics; helpmeet of Gramsci and rescuer of his Prison Notebooks. Reflections on an éminence grise of twentieth-century intellectual life.
(2025-07-01). Ed McNally: Instruments of Empire. newleftreview.org Ed McNally on Hugh Wilford, The CIA: An Imperial History. Antidote to apologias for the US intelligence agency, a periodization from the Truman Doctrine to the 'war on terror'.
(2025-07-01). Jiwei Xiao: China's Worker Artists. newleftreview.org Jiwei Xiao on Margaret Hillenbrand, On the Edge. Analysis of working-class precarity as a structure of feeling, manifest in Chinese literary and visual culture.
(2025-07-01). Loic Wacquant: Punish to Rule. newleftreview.org If punishment was central to colonial statecraft—police, courts and prisons forming a 'penal triad'—how has this logic mutated since? A comparative survey of the forms of official violence that upheld empires past sheds light on techniques for domesticating today's hyperghettos and banlieues.
(2025-07-01). Lola Seaton: Trusting Art? newleftreview.org Replying to Malcolm Bull's hypotheses in NLR 151 on the balance of trust in the artworld and cryptocurrency, Lola Seaton asks what distinguishes readymade works, like Cattelan's banana, from everyday commodities—and what exactly buyers of conceptual art get to own.
(2025-07-01). Ross Douthat: Condition of America. newleftreview.org Nick Burns quizzes the New York Times columnist on the contradictory ideological forces and factions driving the second Trump Administration, the strengths and weaknesses of American liberalism and the state of the country that he's described as sinking into economic and cultural stagnation.
(2025-07-01). Wang Xiaoming: On Civilization and Its Barbarisms. newleftreview.org Lessons from the history of Chinese thought on the tension between the liberal-democratic internal order of great powers and the imperial 'law of the jungle' to which they subject weaker countries. How to resist their barbarity—how to civilize oneself—without barbarizing others?
(2025-07-01). Wolfgang Streeck: The Road Right. newleftreview.org A high-turnout election, sharply polarized around immigration, has brought another centrist coalition to power in Berlin. Wolfgang Streeck offers an unsparing analysis of Germany's political situation as its hardline incoming Chancellor rams through an expansive fiscal revolution and the far-right AfD doubles its seats.
(2025-07-01). India's Dual Game in Iran: Strategic Deception or Silent Espionage? thinktank.pk In recent years, India has projected itself as a neutral development partner in West Asia, especially in its engagement with Iran. Despite being a strategic ally of both the United States and Israel, India maintained strong bilateral ties with Tehran even under the looming shadow of American sanctions. On the surface, this appeared to be …
(2025-07-01). Ibn Battuta, a 14th-century Judge and Ambassador, travelled further than Marco Polo. The Rihla records his Adventures. juancole.com By Ismail Albayrak, Australian Catholic University In our guides to the classics, experts explain key literary works. (The Conversation) — Ibn Battuta, was born in Tangier, Morocco, on February 24, 1304. From a statement in his celebrated travel book the Rihla ("legal affairs are my ancestral profession,") he evidently came from an intellectually distinguished family. …
(2025-07-01). Kyenjojo residents decry poor state of roads. independent.co.ug 
Kyenjojo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Residents of Bufunjo Subcounty in Kyenjojo District have raised concerns over the deteriorating state of roads in the area. According to residents, the state of the roads is hampering transportation, limiting access to essential services, and threatening their livelihoods. Speaking during a community baraza organised by Ride Africa in …
(2025-07-01). Napak farmer transforms agriculture through dedication, innovation. independent.co.ug 
Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In the dry plains of Karamoja, a region often deemed unsuitable for agriculture, Justine Samuel Tuko, the Deputy Resident District Commissioner (D/RDC) of Moroto, is proving otherwise. Tuko has transformed his farmland in Lobulio village, Iriiri Sub County, Napak district, into a thriving agricultural model amidst the region's harsh …
(2025-07-01). Why Couldn't The SCO Defense Ministers Agree On A Joint Statement? thealtworld.com
(2025-07-01). CPJ calls on a Georgia solicitor-general to investigate charges against journalist Mario Guevara. Lauren Wolfe
(2025-07-01). CPJ, 8 others urge Bahrain to halt repressive amendments to press law. CPJ Staff
(2025-07-01). CPJ, others call on Egypt to end transnational repression against exiled journalists. CPJ Staff
(2025-07-01). Cuban journalist targeted with threats, intimidation after refusing police summons. CPJ Staff
(2025-07-01). Live coverage of protests banned in Kenya, at least 2 journalists injured. CPJ Staff
(2025-07-01). Kurdish journalist Hassan Zaza detained in Syria, whereabouts unknown. CPJ Staff
(2025-07-01). Court suspends Thailand's PM pending case over leaked phone call. aljazeera.com
(2025-07-01). US accuses Harvard of anti-Semitic harassment, threatens to cut all funding. aljazeera.com
(2025-07-01). Chinese American preserves Flying Tigers history, promotes peace. ecns.cn
(2025-07-01). Chinese-made aircraft C909 flies national flag on first international commercial route. ecns.cn
(2025-07-01). HKSAR government holds flag-raising ceremony to mark 28th anniversary of return. ecns.cn
(2025-07-01). Flag-raising ceremony marks 28th anniversary of Hong Kong's return. ecns.cn
(2025-07-01). Qué trae la prensa cubana, martes 1 de julio de 2025. cubadebate.cu
(2025-07-01). Couple from central Israel arrested on suspicion of spying for Iran. haaretz.com
(2025-07-01). "The Book on Happiness" by German Spiritual Author BॠYin Râ. Part V. montanarcc.substack.com
(2025-07-01). The Sahel's juntas face a series of crises. responsiblestatecraft.org
(2025-07-01). Trump to host Netanyahu at the White House on July 7, officials confirm. haaretz.com