(2025-07-04). Gaza has run out of graves — and is having to ask the world for help to bury its dead children. thecanary.co In a scene that transcends the limits of humanitarian disaster, Gaza has issued a heartbreaking appeal, not for medicine or food, but for the world to provide it with enough graves to bury its martyrs who fall every day under the Israeli bombardment that has been ongoing for nearly two years. "No more graves in …
(2025-07-04). Gaza out of baby formula, hundreds slaughtered at US-Israeli "aid" sites. electronicintifada.net Israel kills leading doctor, one of only two remaining cardiologists in northern Gaza.
(2025-07-04). Over 500 killed around GHF aid distribution sites in Gaza: UN. newarab.com 
More than 500 people have been killed in the vicinity of An officially private effort, the GHF began operations on May 26 after GHF operations have been marred by chaotic scenes and near-daily reports o…
(2025-07-04). 'Gaza: Doctors Under Attack' producer says BBC tried to gag him. newarab.com 
(2025-07-04). Gaza aid guards shot civilians and laughed, ex-contractor says. newarab.com 
(2025-07-04). UK doctors call on BMA to cut ties with Israeli medics over Gaza. newarab.com 
Members of the British Medical Association (BMA) have urged the organisation's council to suspend engagement with the The call came as BMA members passed a series of
(2025-07-04). Al-Qassam leader channels Chechen tactics in Gaza. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Ezzedine al-Haddad, the newly appointed head of Hamas' military arm, the Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades, presents a fresh obstacle to peace efforts in Gaza. The New York Times said that al-Haddad's tough approach would make it more difficult for U.S.-led mediation efforts to end the conflict. | According to reports, al-Haddad, who took over for Mohammed al-Sinwar after he was killed in an Israeli assault in May, is adamant that no deal would be approved until Israel completely leaves Gaza and ceases all military activity there. According to intelligence sources the publication cited, al-Haddad views the…
(2025-07-04). Israeli soldiers killing each other amid heavy censorship in Gaza. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Three soldiers were killed in different military events in the Gaza Strip, according to Israeli media, as fighting rages on some 21 months into the conflict. A third death is still being investigated, while the other two happened in the northern city of Beit Hanoun and the southern city of Khan Younis. Details of what officials called an extremely serious security event have been strictly blacked up by the Israeli military.In Khan Younis, an Israeli armored vehicle was hit by an anti-tank missile, reportedly killing one soldier. Five hours later, his body was found. The public has not been given access…
(2025-07-04). Not just Gaza: Netanyahu-Trump meeting set to impact the ntire Middle East. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – As U.S. President Donald Trump gets ready to welcome Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to the White House on Monday, the Middle East is preparing for what officials are describing as a potentially historic statement. According to Israeli sources, the two presidents might announce a truce in Gaza in addition to more extensive regional agreements involving nearby Arab nations.The Washington Post reports that Israeli Ambassador to the UN Danny Danon called the meeting "extremely significant," highlighting its strategic importance for Gaza and the region at large. Danon emphasized that the proposed…
(2025-07-04). Dozens of Palestinian Bedouin families flee Israeli violence in West Bank. aljazeera.com Repeated assaults and harassment by Israeli settlers and forces has surged since the war on Gaza began in October 2023.
(2025-07-04). Hamas responds to US-backed Gaza ceasefire proposal in a 'positive spirit'. aljazeera.com Palestinian group's reply boosts chances of 60-day Gaza ceasefire, but Israel hasn't responded publicly to the proposal.
(2025-07-04). UK's Palestine Action loses bid to pause ban as 'terrorist' group. aljazeera.com London High Court upholds order that critics say puts the group's anti-Gaza war protesters on a par with al-Qaeda, ISIL.
(2025-07-04). Which global companies are benefitting from the genocide in Gaza? aljazeera.com UN expert calls out global companies for being 'complicit in genocide and profiting from occupation' in Palestine.
(2025-07-04). Netanyahu returns, but question remains, is it triumphantly? responsiblestatecraft.org 
On Monday, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu will arrive in Washington for his third visit of Trump's second term. Today also marks 21 months of Israel's war on Gaza. The purpose of the visit remains unclear, and speculation abounds: will Trump and Netanyahu announce a real ceasefire in Gaza? Will Syria join the Abraham Accords? Or might Trump greenlight even broader Israeli action against Iran?Before Netanyahu's visit, Trump
(2025-07-04). Every time I go to a U.S.-run 'aid' center in Gaza, I know I might not come back. mondoweiss.net 
I have risked my life to get food from the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation centers in Gaza, where Israel opens fire on aid seekers from every direction. I have an impossible choice: slow death from hunger, or gambling my life for a chance of survival.
(2025-07-04). Hope For A Ceasefire In Gaza (But Not Much). menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | This article was first published in The Conversation UK's World Affairs Briefing email newsletter. Sign up to receive weekly analysis of the latest developments in …
(2025-07-04). Spectator openly shares its wet dream of mass-murdering people who oppose genocide. thecanary.co 
The Spectator has long been a dishonest, racist, far-right rag. It has openly normalised hate. And the political and media establishment have barely batted an eyelid. But as the desperate elite defence of the US-Israeli genocide in Gaza continues, it seems the word police are out in force again. The Spectator So we might want to …
(2025-07-04). Hamas consults on latest Gaza ceasefire proposal. presstv.ir Hamas is engaging with Palestinian faction leaders to discuss a new ceasefire proposal received from mediators, aiming to end Israeli aggression in Gaza and ensure unrestricted aid access.
(2025-07-04). 'Apocalyptic': Dozens killed as Israel targets displaced Gazans, aid seekers. presstv.ir Medical sources say Israeli military attacks across the Gaza Strip since early Friday have killed at least 37 Palestinians, including 15 civilians who were waiting for humanitarian aid.
(2025-07-04). The UK's Ban on Palestine Action is a Dangerous Attack on Democracy. counterpunch.org The UK house of Commons this week voted 385 to 26 to proscribe Palestine Action, a grassroots group active in protesting Britain's complicity in Israel's actions in Gaza, as a terrorist organization under the Terrorism Act 2000. This mistaken decision, backed by Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Home Secretary Yvette Cooper, represents a worrying move
(2025-07-04). The Madmen Behind the Israel/US-Iran War. counterpunch.org 
It has now been more than 30 years since the butcher of Auschwitz Gaza, Benjamin Netanyahu, warned the world that Iran would soon acquire nuclear weapons. In 1992, in an address to the Israeli Knesset, he stated: "Within three to five years, we can assume that Iran will become autonomous in its ability to develop and produce a nuclear bomb." He repeated the warning and whispered the need to invade Iran in the ears of every US president ever since. The warnings became louder after Al Qaeda attacked the US. The Jerusalem Post reported on September 12, 2001, that "Netanyahu warned last night that the attack could be…
(2025-07-04). Sri Lanka's Tamil parties back US-Israel war against Iran. wsws.org Amid an unfolding global conflict, workers in Sri Lanka—Tamil, Sinhala and Muslim—stand in the same trench as their class brothers in Iran, Gaza, throughout the Middle East, including Israel, and internationally.
(2025-07-04). Over 600 Palestinians killed at US-Israeli "aid centers" in Gaza. wsws.org At least 600 Palestinians have been killed over the past five weeks at food distributions operated by the US and Israeli-backed "Gaza Humanitarian Foundation" (GHF), Gaza's government media office said this week.
(2025-07-04). ICRC Humanitarian Visa d'or Award: Saher Alghorra honoured for his photojournalism on civilians in Gaza. icrc.org
(2025-07-04). ICRC mourns colleague killed in Gaza. icrc.org
(2025-07-04). Israà´l et les territoires occupés : le CICR juge alarmante l'intensification des hostilités à Gaza dans un contexte d'effondrement du système de santé. icrc.org
(2025-07-04). Israel and the occupied territories: ICRC alarmed by intensification of Gaza hostilities amid decimated healthcare system. icrc.org
(2025-07-04). Selected Articles: Genocide Convention: Liable of Arrest and Punishment. Heads of State, Heads of Government Supportive of Genocide against the People of Palestine. globalresearch.ca 
(2025-07-04). An Economy of Genocide: Israel and the Albanese Report. Prof. Binoy Kampmark. globalresearch.ca It makes for stark and dark reading. | The report for the UN Human Rights Council titled
(2025-07-04). A statement on allegations the Canary made against Gary Lubner. thecanary.co On 26 June 2025, we published an article entitled "Yvette Cooper's cosiness with Israel lobby helps explain absurd war on Palestine Action" which falsely alleged that Gary Lubner is a member of "Britain's influential pro-Israel lobby" who "approves of genocide and opposes the struggle for peace" and falsely alleged that his lawful donations to the …
(2025-07-04). Profiting From Genocide. counterpunch.org War is a business. So is genocide. The latest report submitted by Francesca Albanese, Special Rapporteur on the Occupied Palestinian Territories, lists 48 corporations and institutions, including Palantir Technologies Inc., Lockheed Martin, Alphabet Inc., Amazon, International Business Machine Corporation (IBM), Caterpillar Inc., Microsoft Corporation and Massachusetts Institue of Technology (MIT), along with banks and financial firms such
(2025-07-04). Cruelty as Policy. counterpunch.org Cruelty is the worst of all human vices. The intentional infliction of pain upon others, when done at the individual level, is called murder, manslaughter, or assault and is illegal under domestic law. On a mass scale, when directed against an ethnic group, it is genocide under international law. Both are wrong and illegal. The
(2025-07-04). Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' is class war. liberationnews.org 
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act represents the single largest upward wealth transfer in U.S. history.
(2025-07-04). Will Bibi Ask Trump to Nuke Iran? Ritter Says "Yes." Mike Whitney. globalresearch.ca You can usually tell which side won a war by simply observing 'what happens' after the hostilities end. Following the announcement of a ceasefire between Iran and Israel, millions of Iranians poured onto the streets of Tehran, chanting patriotic songs …
(2025-07-04). Diddy Found Not Guilty of Sex Trafficking and RICO, Judge Keeps Him in Jail Over Remaining Convictions. moguldom.com Sean "Diddy" Combs will remain in jail following a partial verdict in his high-profile federal trial, where a New York jury acquitted him of the most serious charges—including sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy—but convicted him on two counts of prostitution-related offenses. The 12-member jury delivered its decision on Tuesday, clearing Combs of life-sentence-eligible charges but finding him guilty …
(2025-07-04). Arms Trade Treaty Very Relevant but It Is Not Adequate to Check Arms Proliferation. globalresearch.ca While the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) came into force in the midst of high hopes in the year 2014, its experience during the past one decade has not lived up to high expectations as there has been no shortage of …
(2025-07-04). The Empire Has Accidentally Caused the Rebirth of Real Counterculture in the West. globalresearch.ca A crowd full of westerners happily being led through a chant of "Death, death to the IDF" at the 2025 Glastonbury Festival was a historical landmark moment for the 21st century…
(2025-07-04). Benjamin Netanyahu Is Coming to Town Again. globalresearch.ca Benjamin Netanyahu is on his way for his third visit to Washington during the first six months of the second term of President Donald Trump. Bibi requested the visit because he clearly wants something and he never likes to …
(2025-07-04). Dismantling War Culture: How Militarization Shapes Our Everyday Lives. globalresearch.ca We are living in a particular moment where mainstream communicators want you to believe the world is in a state of permanent war—even when you are walking peacefully down your own street. Your phone relentlessly feeds you images of bombings. …
(2025-07-04). "Excess Deaths" from the COVID "Jab" Target Elderly and Low-income Victims. globalresearch.ca The evidence grows daily that the COVID "jab" was/is a bioweapon of genocidal intent.
(2025-07-04). When Al Qaeda Joins the IMF: Financial Weapons of Mass Destruction and Syria's Demise. globalresearch.ca Empire's imposition of criminal unilateral economic measures, sometimes referred to as sanctions, destroyed the previously sovereign country's economy and currency. | The imposition of the economic warfare was rationalized upon the basis of fabricated humanitarian concerns. The Caesar Photo justification(1) was …
(2025-07-04). Seven Things Senator Tom Cotton Needs to Learn About China. globalresearch.ca Senator Tom Cotton recently published a book titled Seven Things You Can't Say About China. I decided to put myself through the aggravated torture of reading it, just to see what he had to say, and now mourn hours …
(2025-07-04). Middle East in Crisis. M. K. Bhadrakumar. globalresearch.ca Trump's options are limited. He is insisting that the air strikes of June 22 "obliterated" Iran's nuclear sites. That is to say, the Iranian bomb is no longer a compelling reality.
(2025-07-04). mRNA Mania: Bio-Pharmaceutical Complex Convenes to Advance Global Genetic Manipulation Agenda. globalresearch.ca On June 19, 2025, over 180 global operatives of the Bio-Pharmaceutical Complex gathered in Seoul for the 2025 IVI Global Vaccine Forum…
(2025-07-04). War Amnesia on the Fourth of July. Kurt Nimmo. globalresearch.ca In 1961, William Lederer wrote "A Nation of Sheep," a book now largely forgotten that documented the ignorance and apathy of the American people in regard to foreign policy. Lederer knew his subject well. He was a US Naval Academy …
(2025-07-04). Video: Trump Bombs Iran. James Corbett. globalresearch.ca Last weekend Trump ordered the US military to strike three nuclear facilities in Iran. Was this the opening salvo of WWIII? Or was it just a brief exchange in a 12-day war? What does this mean? Why did it happen? …
(2025-07-04). Last Month's (June) Most Popular Articles. globalresearch.ca 
(2025-07-04). The History of US War Crimes: From Korea to Afghanistan. globalresearch.ca Important article first published by Global Research in 2002 by the late Lenora Foerstel and Brian Willson | Today is The Fourth of July 4, 2025. Independence Day which commemorates the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. | Let us reflect …
(2025-07-04). Trump-GOP budget bill would give top 1% over $1 trillion in tax breaks, analysis finds. nationofchange.org New ITEP study shows a sweeping Republican measure delivers nearly seventy percent of its benefits to the wealthiest households while gutting Medicaid.
(2025-07-04). "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that" there is no energy transition! wattsupwiththat.com More energy transition follies!
(2025-07-04). Russia becomes first to recognise Taliban government. geo.tv 
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov shakes hands with Acting Foreign Minister of Afghanistan's Taliban movement Amir Khan Muttaqi during a meeting in Moscow, Russia, October 4, 2024. — Reuters MOSCOW: Russia has officially recognised the Taliban government in Afghanistan,…
(2025-07-04). Trump to sign massive tax cuts, debt-boosting bill Friday after narrow House win. geo.tv 
President Donald Trump signs an executive order in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, US, February 10, 2025.— ReutersBill to add $3.4 trillion to US debt over a decade.Contains many of Trump's top domestic priorities.Dem Jeffries sets record with defiant 8-hr,…
(2025-07-04). Met Office Cannot Back Up Their Claim That Springs Are Getting Drier. wattsupwiththat.com At the end of spring the Met Office put out a press release, which claimed that "this spring shows some of the changes we're seeing in our weather patterns, with more extreme conditions, including prolonged dry, sunny weather, becoming more frequent."
(2025-07-04). Heroic and traumatized: A volunteer paramedic's story. electronicintifada.net Yousef Raed is back in Jabaliya with his small family, but still suffers the scars of 20 months of terror and torture.
(2025-07-04). This new tool can help movements chart a path to victory. nationofchange.org As those who understand that strategic nonviolence is, both statistically and morally, the most effective means of resistance, we must take responsibility and exercise great care in its implementation.
(2025-07-04). Palestine in Pictures: June 2025. electronicintifada.net A monthly digest of key developments in Palestine showcasing powerful images by photojournalists.
(2025-07-04). Seven things Tom Cotton needs to learn about China. nationofchange.org Here's what Senator Tom Cotton's recent book on China got all wrong.
(2025-07-04). Ventilation shutdown is one of the cruelest ways to kill animals. nationofchange.org The least humane way of culling poultry and pigs has become increasingly common.
(2025-07-04). Palestinians clash with Israeli settlers in West Bank village. newarab.com 
Dozens of Israeli settlers clashed with Palestinians on Friday in AFP journalists saw local residents and activists begin their march before locals reported that Palestinian youths marched towards the hill to drive away th…
(2025-07-04). Palestine Action ban to take effect after legal appeal rejected. newarab.com 
Membership of, or showing support for Palestine Action will become a criminal offence in the UK as of Saturday. |
(2025-07-04). Hundreds rally as Palestine Action fights terror label in court. newarab.com 
A co-founder of pro-Palestinian group Huda Ammori, who helped found Palestine Action in 2020, asked London's High Court to stop the proscription of Palestine Action as a terrorist organisation, before a full hearing of her case that banning Palestine Action is unlawful later this month. | British lawmakers…
(2025-07-04). Iran says video of Tehran strike proves Israeli 'war crime'. newarab.com 
Iranian state television has released dramatic CCTV footage allegedly capturing the moment The footage, aired on Thursday by the IRIB news agency, showed two strikes occurring in quick succession during the late afternoon rush hour on 15 June. | One of the missiles struck a building linked to the Basij paramilitary force, a unit affiliated with Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). | The second strike, which drew wi…
(2025-07-04). Trump wants White House UFC fight for independence celebrations. newarab.com 
President Donald Trump said Thursday that he's thinking of staging a UFC match on the "We have a lot of land there," said
(2025-07-04). For Arab states Israel normalisation is poison not an elixir. newarab.com 
Open advocacy for normalising Arab countries' relations with Israel does not require audacity as it is fuelled by an opportunistic reading of the unrestrained Israeli-American onslaught in the region. | The justifications offered in support of normalisation, moreover, reveal either appalling ignorance or a form of gaslighting, and include the delusion that normalisation with Israel is a magic potion for solving all domestic and foreign issues. | But there is no magic in international relations, nor is there an elixir for societal and economic problems. This depends on sound economic and social policies, govern…
(2025-07-04). Iran resumes international flights after a 20-day suspension. newarab.com 
According to Student News Network, Mehdi Ramezani, spokesperson for Iran's Civil Aviation Organization, confirmed the
(2025-07-04). 'Yvette Cooper' protest group targets 'Israel-linked' firms. newarab.com 
A new protest group named after the UK's The "Yvette Cooper" group – named after the minister who has spearheaded the designation of PA as a terror group – on Thursday targeted a firm in Birmingham accused of links to Israel. | "BREAKING:…
(2025-07-04). Pakistan army kills 30 militants crossing from Afghanistan. newarab.com 
(2025-07-04). UN criticises German plan to deport Afghans. newarab.com 
The Germany stopped deportations following the
(2025-07-04). Corbyn says new UK pro-Palestine party in works as Sultana quits. newarab.com 
Sultana made headlines on Thursday night after announcing her exit from Labour, the party Corbyn once led, following disagreements over leader Keir Starmer's han…
(2025-07-04). IAEA pulls inspectors from Iran as standoff over access drags on. newarab.com 
The Israel
(2025-07-04). Lebanon finalises US response as Hezbollah rejects disarmament. newarab.com 
(2025-07-04). Saudi Arabia, Indonesia sign several deals worth $27 billion. newarab.com 
(2025-07-04). Family of journalist sentenced in Algeria seeks help from Zidane. newarab.com 
The family of a French sports journalist who has been sentenced to seven years in prison in
(2025-07-04). "Are We At Risk?" Wave of ICE Arrests Strikes Fear in Iranian Communities. theintercept.com 
Iranian immigrants to the U.S. already faced higher scrutiny. After the U.S. waded into Israel's war on Iran, ICE seems to be targeting them.
(2025-07-04). 'Hideous and revolting' — Frederick Douglass on U.S. slavery. workers.org 
The following excerpts are from the powerful speech entitled "What to the slave is 4th of July," made by Frederick Douglass, the great African-American abolitionist who escaped from slavery, at an independence day rally in Rochester, New York, on July 5, 1852. In light of Trump's racist attacks on "Diversity, . . . |
(2025-07-04). East LA rally protests FBI attacks on immigrant activists. workers.org 
By Fight Back! News staff June 29, 2025 Los Angeles — On June 27, community members gathered at Salazar Park at 4 p.m. for a press conference and rally demanding the charges be dropped against Alejandro Orellana and calling for justice for Verita Topete. Both are immigrant rights activists who . . . |
(2025-07-04). German regime promotes war, represses press freedom. workers.org 
At the NATO conference in The Hague, Netherlands, June 24-25, most European NATO members committed to a major increase in military spending, jumping from 2% to 5% of the annual Gross Domestic Product. The working class of Europe faces imminent cuts to social services, as the money spent on weapons . . . |
(2025-07-04). Insights | Without CPC, there would be no new ChinaÔºöBrazilian scholar. ecns.cn This year marks the 104th founding anniversary of the Communist Party of China. Steenhagen mentioned that through his studies and personal experiences in China, he has learned about the work that the CPC has been doing to promote the development of the country.
(2025-07-04). Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning's regular press conference on July 4, 2025. ecns.cn Ghana is among the first sub-Saharan countries to establish diplomatic relations with China. It's also the first sub-Saharan country that Chinese leader visited. The two countries enjoy a time-honored and enduring friendship. Over the past 65 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations, bilateral relations have maintained sound and steady growth, political mutual trust has been deepened, and practical cooperation has borne fruitful results in various areas. Last year, the two countries established a strategic partnership.
(2025-07-04). Insights | Committed to serving the people, China's achievements under CPC impressive: Brazilian scholar. ecns.cn This year marks the 104th founding anniversary of the Communist Party of China(CPC). The CPC has always been striven to serve the people and what the CPC has been doing to promote the development of the country and its legal reforms, political reforms, economic reforms, has been quite impressive, said Brazilian scholar Pedro Steenhagen during an interview with China News Network.
(2025-07-04). Insights | Decoupling from China means instant impoverishment for Australia: former Australian FM. ecns.cn "40 percent of Australian exports goes to China. Decoupling from China means instant impoverishment for Australia," said former Australian Foreign Minister Bob Carr at the 13th World Peace Forum in Beijing on Thursday.
(2025-07-04). Insights | Scholar: Hague Summit underscores NATO's inevitable divisions and uncertain future. ecns.cn The NATO Summit held in The Hague, the Netherlands, from June 24 to 25 unfolded amid internal divisions and rising geopolitical tension. Li Haidong, a professor at China Foreign Affairs University, analyzed the summit in an article, arguing that it underscores NATO's increasingly fractured direction and inevitable decline.
(2025-07-04). (W.E. Talk) Scholar: CPC-led inter-party diplomacy facilitates global good governance. ecns.cn The CPC-led inter-party diplomatic model represents an innovation in international engagement.
(2025-07-04). China to impose 5-year anti-dumping duties on brandy imports from EU starting July 5: MOFCOM. ecns.cn MOFCOM on Friday issued its final ruling on the anti-dumping investigation into brandy imports from the EU, concluding that imported brandy from EU involves dumping, the domestic brandy industry is under substantial threat of damage.
(2025-07-04). 300,000-year-old wooden tools unearthed in SW China's Yunnan. ecns.cn An assemblage of 35 wooden tools dating back to 300,000 years ago were unearthed from the Gantangqing site in Southwest China's Yunnan Province.
(2025-07-04). China, U.S. confirm details to implement leaders' consensus and ease trade restrictions. ecns.cn China and the United States have recently confirmed detailed arrangements for implementing the important consensus reached during the phone call between the two heads of state on June 5, and for consolidating the outcomes of their economic and trade talks in Geneva.
(2025-07-04). Chinese national rescued after being trafficked to Myanmar: Embassy in Thailand. ecns.cn A Chinese national surnamed Zhong has been rescued through the joint efforts of multiple parties, according to a statement released by the Chinese Embassy in Thailand on Friday.
(2025-07-04). World's largest vehicle carrier ship powered by PV energy completes maiden voyage. ecns.cn The world's largest vehicle carrier ship powered by photovoltaic (PV) energy, the "Yuanhai Kou" vessel from China COSCO Shipping Corporation, successfully completed its maiden voyage.
(2025-07-04). Xi sends regards to renowned actor who joins CPC at 92. ecns.cn Xi Jinping entrusted leading officials of the CPC Central Committee's Organization Department to convey his encouragement and regards to renowned actor You Benchang, who recently joined the Party at the age of 92.
(2025-07-04). 329 rivers exceed warning levels as China enters main flood season. ecns.cn As continuous rainfall affects a vast expanse of areas across China, a total of 329 rivers reported water levels exceeding flood control alert levels as of 8 am Friday, said Chen Min, vice-minister of water resources.
(2025-07-04). Exporters pursue new markets amid tariff woes. ecns.cn Export-oriented enterprises based in Zhongshan, Guangdong province, have taken proactive initiatives by upholding product quality, expanding into diverse markets, and nurturing independent brands, aiming to achieve breakthroughs against the odds amid the tariff challenges.
(2025-07-04). China's low-altitude industry advancing at pace. ecns.cn China's first domestically developed 2-ton electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft is expected to obtain airworthiness certification from the Civil Aviation Administration of China by the end of 2025, according to a senior manager of the developer.
(2025-07-04). Lithium battery hub making waves in solid-state landscape. ecns.cn Huizhou, Guangdong province, a vital hub in China's lithium battery industry, is taking big strides in the solid-state battery sector with cutting-edge energy storage technology.
(2025-07-04). Concerns expressed over U.S.-China education ties. ecns.cn A growing trend of "desinicization" in U.S. higher education — seen in efforts to limit the presence and influence of Chinese individuals in academia — has raised concerns over the future of China-U.S. educational exchanges.
(2025-07-04). HKSAR chief executive attends deck reception on CNS Shandong. ecns.cn John Lee, chief executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), inspects the guard of honor during the deck reception on the Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy's aircraft carrier the Shandong, July 3, 2025.
(2025-07-04). Historic Wetherill Mansion in Philadelphia's Rittenhouse Square damaged by fire. whyy.org This story originally appeared on A fire erupted at a historic building in Rittenhouse Square early Friday morning. | Flames were reported at the Wetherill Mansion building around 4: 30 a.m. | Video from Chopper 6 showed heavy damage to the roof of the building. | One firefighter was taken to the hospital to be treated for heat exhaustion. | The blaze was contained to the roof of the unoccupied building. | There was no immediate word on the cause of the fire. | The building was built in 1906 and was…
(2025-07-04). Trump signs his tax and spending cut bill at the White House July 4 picnic. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? President Donald Trump signed his package of tax breaks and spending cuts into law Friday after his cajoling produced almost unanimous Republican support in Congress for the domestic priority that could cement his second-term legacy. | Flanked by Republican legislators and members of his Cabinet, Trump signed the multitrillion-dollar legislation outside the White House, and then banged down the gavel that House Speaker Mike Johnson gifted him that was used during the bill's…
(2025-07-04). 'No Kings' in Mount Airy: Northwest Philadelphia residents explore history on Fourth of July. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? The Mount Airy section of Philadelphia traveled back in time to celebrate the Fourth of July with a public reading of the Declaration of Independence. | More than 200 people surrounded the exterior of the High Point Cafe next to the Richard Allen Lane Train Station. | Speakers wore 18th century-style costumes, drawing what they said are similarities between the colonial-era actions of King George III and the policies of President Donald Trump. | "It's really shocking to me t…
(2025-07-04). Rep. Fitzpatrick voted against Trump's 'big beautiful bill.' How does his vote complicate Bucks County's midterm race? whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? President Donald Trump's spending and tax bill Trump's "big beautiful" bill
(2025-07-04). Philly's Betsy Ross House celebrates the Fourth of July with Patriotic Pets Parade. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? The Betsy Ross House kicked off its Fourth of July celebrations with its Patriotic Pet Parade, inviting Old City and Philly residents to show off their furry — and some scaly — friends. | Nearly 30 pets took over the Betsy Ross Courtyard to compete in categories such as "best dressed," "crowd favorite" and "most patriotic pet." | "Of course Flag Day is important to us, but this truly is my favorite day of the year, because it's so much fun," said Lisa Acker Mould…
(2025-07-04). LL Cool J, Jazmine Sullivan drop out of Wawa Welcome America July Fourth concert in support of striking city workers. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? After rapper LL Cool J dropped out of performing at Philadelphia's Wawa Welcome America July Fourth Concert, city native Jazmine Sullivan has now also canceled her performance. | Sullivan, a Grammy-award winning R&B singer and songwriter, said that, like LL Cool J, she also stood in solidarity with the city's striking municipal workers. | Jazmine Sullivan performs at the 2023 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival on Saturday, April 29, 2023, at the Fair Grounds Race Course in…
(2025-07-04). Philadelphia's Fourth of July celebrations clash with striking municipal city workers. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Philadelphia celebrated the Fourth of July against a backdrop of At the Celebration of Freedom Ceremony near Independence Hall, Mayor Cherelle Parker said it was a "challenging time for our city right now" and pledged to work with unio…
(2025-07-04). How drinking in bars fueled American independence. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? During Benjamin Franklin's brief stay in London as a young man, he watched his fellow laborers at a printing shop drink beer with every meal, making them slow to their work and draining their pay. | "I thought it a detestable custom," Franklin tut-tutted in his autobiography. "I drank only water." | But earlier, as a teenager in Boston under the feminine pseudonym Silence Dogood, Franklin observed that "moderate" drinking improves the "diffusion of knowledge." | "'Tis true,…
(2025-07-04). Judge denies PGW internal records of climate advocates, citing First Amendment protection. whyy.org This story is part of the From the Poconos to the Jersey Shore to the mouth of the Delaware Bay, what do you want to know about climate change? What would you like us to cover?
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(2025-07-04). Pepperoni Sam/ The Toast. whyy.org Albie is obsessed with Pepperoni Sam crackers, but is not a fan of cleaning up the mess of wrappers until she and Rosie visit a community art project that inspires her to clean up shared spaces; The neighbors bring their favorite kind of toast to an elevator celebration of compliments and warm bread, and a crochet artist helps Albie understand that everyone brings something special to the table.
(2025-07-04). The Big Chill and the Future of Refrigeration. whyy.org We've only been able to harness the cold for our benefit for a little over 100 years, but innovations like refrigeration and air conditioning have completely transformed the way we live and eat. But it all comes at a cost — and not just financially. On this encore episode, how advances in cold technology have shaped our lives and changed the world.
(2025-07-04). Moscow's silence on Azerbaijan is a "pause before the strike" eadaily.com Moscow's silence about Azerbaijan is not a weakness, it is a pause before a blow, political analyst Alexei Mukhin believes.
(2025-07-04). Isn't it terrible? Trump confessed how he calls his wife Melania before going to bed — DM. eadaily.com US President Donald Trump has revealed the nickname he calls his wife Melania every night before going to bed. This is reported by the English Daily Mail.
(2025-07-04). This is a retaliatory measure: the State Duma named the reason for the cancellation of Emin's concert in the Russian Federation. eadaily.com Kaliningrad authorities canceled the concert of Azerbaijani artist Emin Agalarov, fearing possible negativity. This opinion was expressed by the first deputy chairman of the State Duma Committee on Culture Elena Drapeko ("Fair Russia — For the truth").
(2025-07-04). Is the law not written? A criminal case is required for a singer sympathizing with terrorists. eadaily.com Two public figures, the head of the Safe Internet League Ekaterina Mizulina and the head of the Federal Project on Security and Anti—Corruption Vitaly Borodin, paid attention to media publications about the singer Manizhe Sangin…
(2025-07-04). In Krivoy Rog, an echelon with personnel of the Armed Forces of Ukraine — underground was struck. eadaily.com Today's strikes by the Russian Armed Forces on objects in Dnipropetrovsk region fell, in particular, on the echelon of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the place of production of solid fuel for missiles.
(2025-07-04). The drivers are better informed: an epiphany has descended on Bezuglaya. eadaily.com The family of the Minister of Defense of Ukraine Rustem Umerov lives in The United States. This was stated by Verkhovna Rada deputy Mariana Bezuglaya.
(2025-07-04). The collection of the 110th OMBR, which was hit by the Iskanders, was discussed in advance in the messenger. eadaily.com The event, during which the brigade commander of the 110th Brigade, Sergei Zakharevich, was killed as a result of an Iskander missile strike on Gulyai-Pole, was discussed in advance in the group in the messenger.
(2025-07-04). "I am not in captivity" : Nadezhda Savchenko said that she is alive and free. eadaily.com Former Verkhovna Rada deputy Nadezhda Savchenko has denied reports that she was captured. She stated this in her telegram channel.
(2025-07-04). Forgot about the secrecy stamp: The Ukrainian authorities are preparing to move to the west — Mosiychuk*. eadaily.com The head of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine Denis Shmygal ordered the authorities and government agencies to prepare for moving to Western Ukraine. This was stated by the ex-deputy of the Verkhovna Rada Igor Mosiychuk*.
(2025-07-04). Drone attack on the Nebo-M radar, details of the strike on Kiev and the situation on the fronts — review. eadaily.com Exchange of massive missile and drone strikes between The Armed Forces of Russia and the Armed Forces of Ukraine this week acquired an unprecedented character, the apogee was recorded in the period from 2 to 4 July.
(2025-07-04). Not just tomatoes: what else does Azerbaijan sell to Russia. eadaily.com Russia occupies a leading position among the importing countries of non-oil products from Azerbaijan, especially in the categories of plastic products, tomatoes and fruits. He writes about this Pravda.
(2025-07-04). The US Embassy asks its citizens to leave Azerbaijan. eadaily.com The US Embassy asks its citizens to leave Azerbaijan immediately.
(2025-07-04). Sochi Azerbaijani woman to be imprisoned for pro-Ukrainian slogans. eadaily.com A woman who shouted slogans in support of Ukraine was detained in Sochi.
(2025-07-04). The head of the Azerbaijani Diaspora in the Moscow region said that he was deprived of Russian citizenship. eadaily.com The head of the national-cultural autonomy of Azerbaijanis of the Moscow region, Elshan Ibrahimov, was deprived of Russian citizenship. He himself stated this to the publication Oxu.az .
(2025-07-04). Tikhanovsky was offended by Belarusians because of money. eadaily.com The Belarusian oppositionist Sergei Tikhanovsky, released at the end of June, was unable to collect 200 thousand euros from supporters. He said this in his address to Belarusians.
(2025-07-04). It turned out who in the United States single-handedly ordered to stop the supply of weapons to Ukraine. eadaily.com The head of the Pentagon, Pete Hegseth, unilaterally decided to suspend the supply of military aid to Ukraine, NBC News reported, citing sources.
(2025-07-04). The Polish diplomatic mission got into the zone of defeat of the Russian Aerospace Forces in Kiev. eadaily.com The building of the Polish diplomatic mission in Ukraine fell into the zone of a group strike on military infrastructure facilities on the territory of Ukraine. Kiev. This was stated by Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski.
(2025-07-04). A blackout has broken out in Prague: the capital of the Czech Republic without electricity, transport and ATMs. eadaily.com Due to a failure at the substation, the center of the Czech capital and most of the districts of Prague were left without electricity. Public transport has stopped, people are stuck in elevators.
(2025-07-04). Russia has delivered one of the most powerful strikes on facilities on the Ukraine — Ministry of Defense. eadaily.com The Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation has confirmed another group strike on military infrastructure facilities on the territory of Ukraine.
(2025-07-04). Russian oil makes profit for Azerbaijan. eadaily.com Purchases of Russian oil allow Azerbaijan to increase oil exports. There is a growing shortage of raw materials for domestic consumption in the country, according to a study by the Institute for the Study of World Markets.
(2025-07-04). Courage caught in Baku: why Azerbaijan went into conflict with Russia. eadaily.com A cold snap has begun in Russian-Azerbaijani relations. And already the second in a year. In these conditions, it is worth considering whether such fluctuations in the political climate are accidental or natural…
(2025-07-04). Azerbaijani lawyers refuse to defend arrested Russians. eadaily.com Azerbaijani lawyers refuse to take up the cases of detained Russians in Baku. This was reported by the mother of Alexander Vaisero, Inna, who was taken into custody.
(2025-07-04). Explosions rock Erbil near U.S. consulate as drones target northern Iraq. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- A pair of explosions rocked the northern Iraqi city of Erbil late Thursday, including one near the U.S. Consulate, in what authorities suspect were coordinated drone attacks. Air raid sirens reportedly sounded continuously at the consulate, and Iraqi security forces have since cordoned off roads leading to the site.üî∫‚ö Ô∏èüî∫ÿπÿßÿßÿßÿßÿ¨ŸÑüî∫‚ö Ô∏èüî∫ | ÿµÿß&Yu…
(2025-07-04). Forged his university degree: Istanbul mayor back behind bars. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Ekrem Imamoglu, a prominent opposition figure and imprisoned mayor of Istanbul, is facing a fresh criminal investigation from Turkish authorities alleging that he falsified his university degree. Members of the opposition-led municipalities are the target of a growing statewide crackdown, and the most recent charge carries a maximum term of nine years in prison.Prosecutors filed the accusation on Friday, asking for an 8-year, 9-month term for Imamoglu, a prominent member of the Republican People's Party (CHP) and a possible candidate in Turkey's next presidential election, according to the Turkish dail…
(2025-07-04). Democracy Now! 2025-07-04 Friday. democracynow.org "What to the Slave Is the 4th of July?": James Earl Jones Reads Frederick Douglass's Historic Speech; "Empire of AI": Karen Hao on How AI Is Threatening Democracy & Creating a New Colonial World; Journalist Karen Hao on Sam Altman, OpenAI & the "Quasi-Religious" Push for Artificial Intelligence | "What to the Slave Is the 4th of July?": James Earl Jones Reads Frederick Douglass's Historic Speech; "Empire of AI": Karen Hao on How AI Is Threatening Democracy & Creating a New Colonial World; Journalist Karen Hao on Sam Altman, OpenAI & the "…
(2025-07-04). Europe Puts Social Programs on Chopping Block to Appease Trump on NATO Funding. scheerpost.com Donald Trump, president of the United States of America, holds a press conference of the NATO Summit 2025 in The Hague. Ministerie van Buitenlandse Zaken, CC BY-SA 4.0 In one of the scariest moments in modern history, we're doing our best at ScheerPost to pierce the fog of lies that conceal it but we need some help to pay our writers and staff. Please consider a tax-deductible
(2025-07-04). Ron Kovic: A Dangerous Country: An American Elegy. scheerpost.com President Donald Trump watches as the American flag is raised on the newly-installed flagpole on the South Lawn of the White House, Wednesday, June 18, 2025. (Official White House Photo by Daniel Torok) | In one of the scariest moments in modern history, we're doing our best at ScheerPost to pierce the fog of lies that conceal it but we need some help to pay our writers and staff. Please consider a tax-deductible By Ron Kovic / Original to ScheerPost | A Prince, whose character is thus marked by every…
(2025-07-04). Trump-GOP Budget Bill Will Give Top 1% Over $1 Trillion in Tax Breaks: Analysis. scheerpost.com President Donald Trump and Speaker Mike Johnson. Office of Congressman Mike Johnson, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons | In one of the scariest moments in modern history, we're doing our best at ScheerPost to pierce the fog of lies that conceal it but we need some help to pay our writers and staff. Please consider a tax-deductible By Jake Johnson / An analysis released Thursday estimates that the Republican le…
(2025-07-04). EXCLUSIVE: Mahmoud Khalil, Palestinian Activist Jailed by ICE for 104 Days, in First Live Interview. scheerpost.com In one of the scariest moments in modern history, we're doing our best at ScheerPost to pierce the fog of lies that conceal it but we need some help to pay our writers and staff. Please consider a tax-deductible By In his first live broadcast interview since being released from ICE detention, Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil tells Democracy Now! about his experience behind bars, the ongoing threat of deportation t…
(2025-07-04). Don't rely on Medicaid? Tax bill will drive up costs to your healthcare too. aljazeera.com Changes to the Affordable Care Act Marketplace will result in premiums increasing by an avg of almost $1,300 annually.
(2025-07-04). India says ready to make deal with US but national interest to be 'supreme'. aljazeera.com Trade Minister Piyush Goyal's remarks come before the deadline set by the White House for July 9 for trade deals.
(2025-07-04). Elon Musk revives third party idea after 'One Big Beautiful Bill' passes. aljazeera.com The billionaire Tesla founder has clashed with President Donald Trump over the bill's increase to the US deficit.
(2025-07-04). How Donald Trump's spending bill could kick US deportations into overdrive. aljazeera.com Advocates say the bill would deliver an infusion of cash to deportation efforts, as communities struggle with arrests.
(2025-07-04). 'I've never heard that': Trump denies knowingly using anti-Semitic term. aljazeera.com The US president used a term some consider a slur while speaking at a rally in Iowa for his America250 celebration.
(2025-07-04). Rwanda president unsure if DRC peace deal will hold, warns against 'tricks'. aljazeera.com Paul Kagame gives cautious welcome to US-brokered agreement, but says success depends on goodwill from warring parties.
(2025-07-04). Several people killed in multistorey building collapse in Pakistan. aljazeera.com Rescuers were searching for trapped survivors after the incident in the impoverished Lyari neighbourhood of Karachi.
(2025-07-04). UN rights council rejects Eritrea's bid to end human rights investigation. aljazeera.com HRW says Asmara's move was an effort to distract from independent reporting on the 'country's dire rights record'.
(2025-07-04). Zohran Mamdani's New York primary win sparks the ire of Modi's supporters. aljazeera.com Experts say Mamdani, a mayoral candidate, has attracted criticism on the Hindu right for his faith and outspoken views.
(2025-07-04). Hercules the hero as Fluminense beat Al Hilal in Club World Cup quarters. aljazeera.com Brazil's Fluminense earn hard-earned 2-1 victory over Saudi Arabia's Al Hilal to book place in semifinals.
(2025-07-04). India dominate England on third day of second Test. aljazeera.com India remain in control of second Test despite England centuries by Harry Brook and Jamie Smith on Day Three.
(2025-07-04). PSG vs Bayern Munich: FIFA Club World Cup — teams, start time, lineup. aljazeera.com Champions League holders Paris Saint-Germain face German giants Bayern Munich in FIFA's Club World Cup quarterfinals.
(2025-07-04). Prosecutors drop Maccabi Tel Aviv assault cases after footage deleted. aljazeera.com Dutch prosecutors have dropped charges against Maccabi Tel Aviv fans after CCTV footage was erased.
(2025-07-04). UK court rejects bid to stop Palestine Action terrorism ban. aljazeera.com The UK's High Court upheld the government's move to ban activist group Palestine Action as a 'terrorist organisation'.
(2025-07-04). 'US-Israel Relationship is an Unequal One'. aljazeera.com "Certainly Israel has enormous influence in Washington. I would say too much influence," argues Matt Duss.
(2025-07-04). Will police brutality end in Kenya as protests reignite? aljazeera.com Renewed protests against police brutality in Kenya are challenging law enforcement's impunity again.
(2025-07-04). BRICS expands to 56% of world population, 44% of global GDP: Vietnam joins as partner country. geopoliticaleconomy.com 
BRICS has expanded to 20 countries – 10 members and 10 partners – after adding Vietnam. BRICS+ now makes up 44% of world GDP (PPP) and 56% of the global population. The US failed to divide China and Vietnam in its Second Cold War.
(2025-07-04). Are you a terrorist? responsiblestatecraft.org What is terrorism? And who decides who is a terrorist and who isn't? This vague, politically malleable concept has become the justification for a global American war against terrorism that spans 78 countries — more than a third of all nations. At home, it's handed local police departments $34 billion to buy military equipment, turning terrorism into a catch-all excuse for militarizing American communities.In this episode of
(2025-07-04). Berthing of world class container vessel demonstrates SA's marine infrastructure prowess. sanews.gov.za Berthing of world class container vessel demonstrates SA's marine infrastructure prowess | South Africa's port landlord, Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA), has berthed one of the largest container vessels in the world, MSC Nicola Mastro, on her maiden voyage at its deepwater Port of Ngqura in the Eastern Cape this morning. | With capacity of 24 116 TEU (Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit), 299 metres in width and 61 metres in beam, the historical berthing of this vessel demonstrates TNPA's marine capabilities and fit-for-purpose port infrastructure designed to accommodate new-generation vessels. | This achievem…
(2025-07-04). GCIS has repositioned itself as coordinator of government communication. sanews.gov.za GCIS has repositioned itself as coordinator of government communication | Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni says the Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) has repositioned itself as the coordinator of government communication. | "During the 2025/26 financial year, the GCIS commenced in earnest with coordinating pre- and/or post- departmental Budget Vote media briefings, and the same will be done during the tabling of Annual Performance Reports in October," Ntshavheni said. | The Minister was presenting the GCIS Budget Vote at the Good Hope Chamber in Cape Town on Friday. | Ntshavhen…
(2025-07-04). Home Affairs outlines key achievements at Budget Vote presentation. sanews.gov.za Home Affairs outlines key achievements at Budget Vote presentation | Minister Leon Schreiber has outlined the key achievements recorded in the Department of Home Affairs at Thursday's Budget Vote presentation. | "It has been a year of remarkable progress for the Home Affairs ecosystem. I am here to confidently report to the House that the progress we have made over the last 12 months, by working as one team with one dream, has exceeded the expectations of cynics and optimists alike," Schreiber said. | The department has cleared a backlog of over 306 000 visa applications dating back more than a decade. | "We prod…
(2025-07-04). CPF training workshops in selected high crime areas. sanews.gov.za CPF training workshops in selected high crime areas | The South African Police Service says it will be undertaking assessments to determine the effectiveness of established Community Safety Forums (CSFs) and Community Policing Forums (CPFs). | The police will also provide training workshops which will be conducted in selected high crime rate areas to equip CPF members to support policing and crime prevention efforts. | This is according to Deputy Minister of Police Cassel Mathale who was speaking during the Budget Vote debate on Friday. | Community Policing Forums were set up to involve all local stakeholders and…
(2025-07-04). Disruptive rains expected in the Western Cape. sanews.gov.za Disruptive rains expected in the Western Cape | The South African Weather Service has issued a severe weather alert for Friday. | "Disruptive rain is expected over the western parts of the Western Cape, with damaging winds along the south coast with possible disruptive snow along the Drakensberg mountains," said the service on Thursday. | The weather for Saturday and Sunday was expected to be partly cloudy | "Partly cloudy conditions are expected for the central and southern parts of the country, with isolated to scattered showers and thundershowers, but widespread in places over the south-western areas." | SAWS…
(2025-07-04). Foot and mouth disease contained in Eastern Cape, Limpopo. sanews.gov.za Foot and mouth disease contained in Eastern Cape, Limpopo | Minister of Agriculture, John Steenhuisen, has decided to lift the disease management areas (DMA) in Eastern Cape and Limpopo after intensified efforts by veterinary services were successful in containing the spread of foot and mouth disease (FMD) in the two provinces. | In the Kouga and Kou-Kamma municipalities in Eastern Cape, a DMA has been in place since 26 July 2024 to support the control of the FMD outbreaks. Vaccination was implemented as a control measure and 144 424 vaccinations were done. | The last cases were reported in September 2024. | "
(2025-07-04). Book Project Camelot reveals US covert action in Chile, as a lab. plenglish.com Santiago, Chile, July 4 (Prensa Latina) Camelot, a US plan to intervene in Latin American societies that used Chile as a laboratory, is the theme explored in the homonymous book by writer Dauno Totoro.
(2025-07-04). Brazil: Lula defends a new, fair, and inclusive development model. plenglish.com Brasilia, July 4 (Prensa Latina) Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva defended a new development model, with multilateral credit lines that do not burden countries with more debt with exorbitant interest rates and rigorous requirements.
(2025-07-04). Cuba: A New Step in the fight of drugs. plenglish.com This entity, the result of collaboration with the European Union on drug policies, reaffirms zero tolerance for this scourge, further supported by educational practices, social inclusion, grassroots participation, treatment, and rehabilitation. | According to the Minister of Justice, Oscar Manuel Silvera, among the Observatory's main functions is the "correct spread and transparency of periodic reports and bulletins accessible to the public, which allows us to analyze the effectiveness and impact of prevention programs." | For her part, European Union on drug policies expert, Graciela Ahumado, stated that "the i…
(2025-07-04). Cuban Communist Party analyzes top priority social issues. plenglish.com Havana, July 4 (Prensa Latina) Top priority social issues are the focus of the agenda of the 10th Plenary Session of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba (PCC), which began in Havana, presided over by its First Secretary and President of the Republic, Miguel Diaz-Canel.
(2025-07-04). Cuban Communist Party strengthens actions against US blockade. plenglish.com Havana, July 4 (Prensa Latina) The Politburo of the Communist Party of Cuba (PCC) is working to find solutions aimed at transforming the country's current situation, which is influenced by the strengthening of the blockade imposed by the United States.
(2025-07-04). Cuban Communist Party to strengthen Political-ideological work. plenglish.com Havana, July 4 (Prensa Latina) The first secretary of the Central Committee of the Cuban Communist Party, Miguel Diaz-Canel, emphasized on the significance of political-ideological work in all spheres of society, during the ongoing debates in the political organization's 10th plenary session.
(2025-07-04). Diaz-Canel presides over the swearing-in of new Cuban ambassadors. plenglish.com On behalf of the heads of mission, diplomat Eugenio Martinez expressed his commitment to the homeland, the Cuban Communist Party, the state, and the people. | He emphasized that Cuban diplomacy "is not afraid to tell the truth or denounce injustice, and does not accept pressure of any kind." | "We will walk throughout the world with our heads held high," the diplomat asserted, adding that "Cuba is the resistance; because the Cuban people are noble, they do not surrender, and they do not deserve the aggression they are subjected to due to the anti-Cuban obsession from the United States." | According to the Presid…
(2025-07-04). Putin at BRICS summit in Brazil thru videoconference. plenglish.com Moscow, July 4 (Prensa Latina) Russian President Vladimir Putin will participate via videoconference on July 6 at BRICS summit, to be held in Rio de Janeiro, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov announced.
(2025-07-04). Russia rejects tightening of US sanctions against Cuba. plenglish.com "We reiterate our position: any unilateral sanctions against sovereign and independent states that violate the UN Charter and the universally recognized norms and principles of international law are totally unacceptable to us," the spokesperson emphasized. | We strongly reject the restrictive measures against Havana and consider any type of pressure on the Cuban government and its citizens absolutely unacceptable and illegal. | We are convinced that, despite any obstacles from the United States, Cuba will continue to progressively develop its foreign economic relations, Zakharova added. | The diplomat added that…
(2025-07-04). Hong Kong's Light Fades As Another Pro-Democracy Party Folds. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | The demise of one of Hong Kong's last major pro-democracy parties, the League of Social Democrats , is the latest blow to the city's crumbling democratic credentials. | The …
(2025-07-04). Astronomers Have Spied An Interstellar Object Zooming Through The Solar System. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | This week, astronomers spotted the third known interstellar visitor to our Solar System. | First detected by the Asteroid Terrestrial-impact Last Alert System (ATLAS) on …
(2025-07-04). Lyssavirus Is Rare, But Deadly. What Should You Do If A Bat Bites You? menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | A man in his 50s has died from lyssavirus in New South Wales after being bitten by a bat several months ago. | This is Australia's fourth human case of bat lyssavirus and …
(2025-07-04). Somalia At 65: What's Needed To Address Its Dismal Social Development Indicators. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Somalia ranks among the lowest scoring countries in the United Nations Human Development Index. The index of 195 countries is a summary measure of average achievement in …
(2025-07-04). Salmonella Cases Are At Ten-Year High In England Here's What You Can Do To Keep Yourself Safe. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Salmonella cases in England are the highest they've been in a decade , according to recent UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) data. There was a 17% increase in cases …
(2025-07-04). Russia Is Paying Schoolgirls To Have Babies. Why Is Pronatalism On The Rise Around The World? menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | In some parts of Russia, schoolgirls who become pregnant are being paid more than 100,000 roubles (nearly 900) for giving birth and raising their babies. | This new …
(2025-07-04). The Existentialist Philosophy Of Lana Del Rey. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Speaking to Myspace as an upcoming artist in 2013, Lana Dey Rey said that the vision of making [her] life a work of art was what inspired her to create her music video …
(2025-07-04). Will The Oasis Reunion Usher In A Britpop Summer Or Is It Just A Ploy? menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | The trend for naming summers has become something of a cultural phenomenon. Think for example of 2019, which was branded a hot girl summer , inspired by rapper Megan Thee …
(2025-07-04). One Year In, Labour Has A Surprising Amount To Celebrate. But You Wouldn't Know It. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | In the build-up to the 2024 election, Keir Starmer worked hard to show that his party could run Britain better than the Tories. He promised his government would offer …
(2025-07-04). In Search Of Labour's 'Working People' The Paradox At The Heart Of Keir Starmer's First Year In Power. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | It's one year since Keir Starmer led the Labour party to a landslide victory. Starmer's manifesto, Change had proposed securonomics as a solution to the UK's many …
(2025-07-04). Elon Musk Says He May Launch His Own Party: But US History Tells Us That's Not A Recipe For Success. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | To paraphrase a very old joke, how do you make a small fortune in America? Start with a large fortune and fund a third political party. American political history is …
(2025-07-04). Underwater Lake Heatwaves Are On The Rise, Threatening Aquatic Life. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Lakes are essential to ecosystems, providing freshwater, supporting biodiversity and offering crucial habitat for fish and other aquatic species. | But a recent study by …
(2025-07-04). How Donald Trump's Economic Policies, Including Uncertainty Around Tariffs, Are Damaging The US Economy. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Donald Trump set a deadline of July 9 2025 for trade deals to be made before he hits some of the world's biggest economies with his controversial tariffs. It's impossible …
(2025-07-04). Agatha Christie's Mid-Century 'Manosphere' Reveals A Different Kind Of Dysfunctional Male. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | This piece contains spoilers for Towards Zero. | Agatha Christie , a middle-class English crime writer who preferred to be known as a housewife, is the world's bestselling …
(2025-07-04). I Survived The 7/7 London Bombings, But As A British Muslim I Still Grew Up Being Called A Terrorist. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Twenty years ago, I was walking through central London with my history teacher when a bus exploded behind us . We were in London for an awards ceremony at Westminster …
(2025-07-04). Ageing Isn't The Same Everywhere Why Inflammation May Be A Lifestyle Problem. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | For years, scientists have believed that inflammation inevitably increases with age, quietly fuelling diseases like heart disease, dementia and diabetes . But a new study …
(2025-07-04). The 'Mind' Diet Is Good For Cognitive Health Here's What Foods You Should Put On Your Plate. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | There's long been evidence that what we eat can affect our risk of dementia, Alzheimer's disease and cognitive decline as we age. But can any one diet actually keep the …
(2025-07-04). The NHS Ten-Year Health Plan Is Missing A Crucial Ingredient: Nature. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | The UK government has finally unveiled its much anticipated ten-year Plan for improving England's health. It contains a long overdue focus on prevention, after years of …
(2025-07-04). A Surprisingly Effective Way To Save The Capercaillie: Keep Its Predators Well-Fed New Research. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Conserving species can be a complicated affair. Take this dilemma. | After being hunted to near extinction, numbers of a native predator are recovering and eating more of …
(2025-07-04). How The Myth Of 'Blitz Spirit' Defined And Divided London After 7/7. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | The Blitz spirit is one of Britain's most enduring national myths the stories we tell ourselves about who we were, and who we still believe we are today. Growing up …
(2025-07-04). New week, Trump and Netanyahu will meet at the White House to plan their 'New Middle East'. mondoweiss.net 
On Monday, Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu will meet to discuss the next steps in their plan to reshape the Middle East. Their vision includes expanding normalization, disarming adversaries, and ending any Palestinian aspirations for freedom.
(2025-07-04). Austria a 'valued partner of South Africa' – President Ramaphosa. sanews.gov.za Austria a 'valued partner of South Africa' – President Ramaphosa | President Cyril Ramaphosa has warmly welcomed Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen on his historic State Visit to South Africa. | This marks the first time an Austrian Head of State has visited the country since the dawn of democracy in 1994. | During a media briefing following officials talks between the two countries, President Ramaphosa reflected on the central-European country's contribution to the fight against apartheid. | "Your Excellency, it's an honour to have you here and I welcome you to South Africa. This is the first time that…
(2025-07-04). Austrian State Visit an opportunity to strengthen relations. sanews.gov.za Austrian State Visit an opportunity to strengthen relations | The State Visit to South Africa by Austria President Alexander van der Bellen and his delegation presents an opportunity for the two countries to deepen trade and investment relations. | This according to President Cyril Ramaphosa who welcomed the delegation at the Union Buildings on Friday morning. | In his opening remarks, President Ramaphosa described the visit as a "new chapter in relations". | "Through the bilateral consultations we have maintained cordial relations rooted in mutual respect, shared values and a common commitment to multilateralism…
(2025-07-04). Mpumalanga Premier mourns death of Former Deputy President. sanews.gov.za Mpumalanga Premier mourns death of Former Deputy President | Mpumalanga Premier Mandla Ndlovu has paid homage to former Deputy President David Mabuza who passed away on Thursday. | The former Deputy President passed away in hospital on Thursday following a short illness. | Mabuza served as Mpumalanga premier between 2009 and 2018 before becoming a Member of Parliament and his subsequent appointment as Deputy President. | He also served as a member of the province's executive council. | "It is with profound sadness and a deep sense of national loss that we mourn the passing of former Deputy President of the Repub…
(2025-07-04). Parents urged to ensure children are vaccinated against measles. sanews.gov.za Parents urged to ensure children are vaccinated against measles | The Free State Health Department has issued an alert regarding a measles outbreak in the Lejweleputswa Nala (Bothaville) region of the province. | This comes after the confirmation of 64 cases of the viral infection in the areas of Nala, Masilonyana, Matjhabeng and Tswelopele. | Individuals primarily currently affected by the outbreak are children between the ages of 5 and 9. | "Measles is a highly contagious viral infection that can lead to serious health complications. It is crucial for parents and guardians to be vigilant and aware of the sympto…
(2025-07-04). Chile: A Major Victory for the People and the Left, with Strategic Impact. orinocotribune.com By El Siglo — Jun 30, 2025 | With the support received by the Communist candidate, the possibility now clearly opens to continue pursuing and working toward more rights for the majority of Chilean men and women—with stability and security. Now more than ever, we can dream with our feet on the ground, with hope and realism, with confidence and commitment. | The victory of Jeannette Jara in the ruling coalition's primary is a major triumph for the people and the left. | The surprise does not lie so much in the result itself, as all polls and analyses in the past week pointed to a win for the Communist Pa…
(2025-07-04). Peoples and Regimes: Anti-Imperialism and the Islamic Republic of Iran. orinocotribune.com By Max Ajl — Jul 2, 2025 | The US-Israeli attack on the Islamic Republic of Iran marked the latest phase of Washington's war on the region, and on Iran specifically. A war sometimes white-hot, waged with missiles and quadcopters, and at others quiet and cold, waged through the violence of sanctions, impoverishment, and siege. | These wars seek to accelerate de-development and state collapse. They work to destroy sovereign states that lie outside the US security umbrella. States that can incarnate a desire for dignity, serve as vehicles and protective shields for liberation movements, and extend solidarity th…
(2025-07-04). Argentina: Milei's Economic Cuts Leave Neighborhoods Without Gas Amid Severe Cold Weather. orinocotribune.com In the Argentinian city of Mar del Plata, a large number of neighborhoods have been left without natural gas amid a severe cold front, as a consequence of President Javier Milei's policy of progressive reduction of gas supply to houses. | Argentinian media reported on Wednesday, July 3, that the situation generated concern among the people of Mar del Plata and led to the interruption of activities in various establishments. | The cuts affected neighborhoods in the southern part of the city, such as Bosque Peralta Ramos, Santa Celina, and Rumencó, as well as more distant areas such as Playa Grande, Alto Camet, Con…
(2025-07-04). Colombia Seizes Starlink-Equipped Narco-Submarine in the Caribbean Sea. orinocotribune.com The Colombian Navy announced its first seizure of an unmanned, remotely controlled narco-submarine in the Caribbean Sea, equipped with a Starlink antenna and with the capacity to transport 1.5 tons of cocaine. | According to information released on Wednesday, July 2, the vessel seized near the city of Santa Marta was presumably owned by Clan del Golfo, the largest drug trafficking group in the country. | The Colombian Navy highlighted that it is an autonomous, remotely controlled vessel with high technology that could prevent it from being located and detected by radar. | Colombian media reported that the submari…
(2025-07-04). President Maduro Calls for Transformation Plan for Armed Forces of Venezuela. orinocotribune.com The president of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, called for a structural transformation of the Bolivarian National Armed Force (FANB), emphasizing the need for a "new moment of transformation" in the military revolution initiated by Commander Hugo Chávez. | "We have to provoke, within the military revolution, a new moment of transformation, structural transformation of the doctrine and the form of organization, preparation and deployment of our FANB," said President Maduro during the promotion of 450 members of the Presidential Honor Guard (GHP) and the General Directorate of Military Counterintelligence (DGCIM) on Th…
(2025-07-04). "Empire of AI" : Karen Hao on How AI Is Threatening Democracy & Creating a New Colonial World. democracynow.org 
In our July Fourth special broadcast, we revisit our interview with longtime technology reporter Karen Hao, author of the new book Empire of AI, which unveils the accruing political and economic power of AI companies — especially Sam Altman's OpenAI. Her reporting uncovered the exploitation of workers in Kenya, attempts to take massive amounts of freshwater from communities in Chile, along with numerous accounts of the technology's detrimental impact on the environment. "This is an extraordinary type of AI development that is causing a lot of social, labor and environmental harms," s…
(2025-07-04). Journalist Karen Hao on Sam Altman, OpenAI & the "Quasi-Religious" Push for Artificial Intelligence. democracynow.org 
As part of our July Fourth special broadcast, we continue our extended interview with Karen Hao, author of Empire of AI: Dreams and Nightmares in Sam Altman's OpenAI. The book documents the rise of OpenAI and how the AI industry is leading to a new form of colonialism. "One of the things that you really have to understand about AI development today is that there are what I call quasi-religious movements that have developed within Silicon Valley," says Hao. "The concept of artificial general intelligence is not one that's scientifically grounded."…
(2025-07-04). "What to the Slave Is the 4th of July?" : James Earl Jones Reads Frederick Douglass's Historic Speech. democracynow.org 
We begin our July Fourth special broadcast with the words of Frederick Douglass. Born into slavery around 1818, Douglass became a key leader of the abolitionist movement. On July 5, 1852, in Rochester, New York, Douglass gave one of his most famous speeches, "What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July?" He was addressing the Rochester Ladies' Anti-Slavery Society. The late actor James Earl Jones read the historic address during a performance of Voices of a People's History of the United States, which was co-edited by Howard Zinn.
(2025-07-04). President Maduro Asks Pope Leo to Support Return of Venezuelan Children (+OHCHR). orinocotribune.com Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has sent a letter to Pope Leo XIV requesting his intercession and support for the return of Venezuelan children who have been kidnapped from detention centers and foster homes in the US empire. The president explained that some of these children—children of Venezuelans detained without committing a crime—have even been transferred to El Salvador. | "This is about the lives and futures of children who, for various reasons, have ended up in detention," President Maduro said during the 84th episode of his television programme Con Maduro+ this Monday, June 30. | In the…
(2025-07-04). Israel escalates assault on Lebanon amid mounting US pressure to disarm Hezbollah. peoplesdispatch.org The Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) launched multiple attacks across Lebanon on Thursday, July 3, including airstrikes, gunfire, and a demolition of a house with explosives. At least one person was killed, and three others were injured after an Israeli drone targeted a civilian car in Khaldeh area, south of the capital Beirut. Hours later, Israeli …
(2025-07-04). What to do when you, too, become a "terrorist" : New zine launch! samidoun.net 
Samidoun Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity Network is launching a new zine, "What to do when you, too, become a 'terrorist'" — inspired by our own experience being banned in Germany and being labeled a "Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT)" by the United States and a "terrorist entity" by Canada, and by the ongoing attempts of the …
(2025-07-04). British Parliament Votes To Ban Palestine Action Despite Public Outcry. scheerpost.com "Palestine Action protest, 1 May 2023 — 22" by Great Central Gazette is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0. In one of the scariest moments in modern history, we're doing our best at ScheerPost to pierce the fog of lies that conceal it but we need some help to pay our writers and staff. Please consider a tax-deductible donation. …
(2025-07-04). Labour's most shameful day yet as Palestine Action proscription WILL go ahead. thecanary.co 
The High Court has denied Palestine Action its interim halt to the government's attempt to proscribe it. The verdict came as hundreds of people camped outside the central London court house — amid police violence and bias from the corporate media. Palestine Action: the proscription his happening The Home Secretary's proscription of Palestine Action is …
(2025-07-04). One year of a Labour government: dishonesty and a psychological inability to understand. thecanary.co Well, Keir Starmer has been prime minister for a year. I wonder if he has the date circled on a calendar in his kitchen; whether last year, when he strode into Downing Street, he pencilled in that a year on he'd deliver a speech to adoring crowds. Celebrating the freedom, prosperity, and world peace his …
(2025-07-04). Corbyn just issued a statement over the Zarah Sultana/new party rumours. thecanary.co Former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has issued a statement over Zarah Sultana's resignation from the Labour Party. However, while he does address the forming of a new party, he currently makes no mention of Sultana 'leading' it — just that she will "help build" a "real alternative". Corbyn's statement in full Corbyn's statement was as …
(2025-07-04). Event Fourth of YOU STOLE OUR F****** LAND. therednation.org 
Join The Red Nation with Red Power legend John Redhouse and Red Media today in Farmington, NM in person or online for the last book talk of our tour! Venue is at Inspired Moments Event Center at 310 W Main St, Farmington, NM 87401 at 11AM. Livestream will also begin at 11AM. Red Media Press …
(2025-07-04). Diplomacy Watch: Staring down the barrel of a summer offensive. responsiblestatecraft.org 
(2025-07-04). China Humiliates EU. Wang Issues Brutal Dose of Reality. thesiriusreport.com 
Paul and Ken assess Wang's recent meetings with EU officials where he laid down the law with regards to matters such as Ukraine and bilateral relations.
(2025-07-04). Advisor to Editor-in-Chief of MENA: BRICS summit in Rio to be historic event. tvbrics.com 
According to him, the event will provide an opportunity to discuss the goals of the group…
(2025-07-04). Brazil takes over MERCOSUR chairmanship at summit in Argentina. tvbrics.com 
Lula da Silva outlines Brazil's priorities during MERCOSUR chairmanship…
(2025-07-04). Cai Tongjuan, Chinese expert: BRICS Summit in Rio helps advance economic cooperation. tvbrics.com 
She added that the event will help establish a mechanism for ensuring food security…
(2025-07-04). CGTN commentator Fan Yimin: single BRICS currency can become key tool for cross-border settlements. tvbrics.com 
She pointed out the need for technological cooperation and coordination of financial policies among the group's countries…
(2025-07-04). China's Changchun shows new developments in ginseng industry. tvbrics.com 
Among the exhibits is a system for identifying wild ginseng…
(2025-07-04). Ethiopian Prime Minister states that country to exceed its economic growth target in 2025. tvbrics.com 
According to him, this is facilitated by macroeconomic reforms…
(2025-07-04). Human rights advocate Aleksander Ionov: all growing economies seek equal cooperation within BRICS. tvbrics.com 
According to him, the bloc's role will grow significantly over the next five years…
(2025-07-04). India set to become world's third-largest economy. tvbrics.com 
Prime Minister Narendra Modi confirmed this during his address to the Indian community…
(2025-07-04). Indonesia sets sights on leading ASEAN's digital economy and AI development. tvbrics.com 
Government focuses on regional collaboration, AI ethics, and stronger digital infrastructure…
(2025-07-04). Malaysian entrepreneur Daniel David: BRICS opens way to international markets for new companies. tvbrics.com 
According to him, the association's partnership programmes will help to implement advanced developments more quickly…
(2025-07-04). Saudi Arabia reports record growth in tourism spending in first quarter of 2025. tvbrics.com 
Total spending by visitors reached approximately 13.338 billion dollars…
(2025-07-04). Venezuelan scientists unveil breakthrough in cancer treatment. tvbrics.com 
The aim is to improve patient outcomes by lowering both drug dosage and radiation intensity…
(2025-07-04). Why faith leaders are standing up to the largest pro-Israel Christian lobby. wagingnonviolence.org 
(2025-07-04). Russia becomes first nation to officially recognize Taliban government in Afghanistan. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- — In a landmark diplomatic move, Russia has become the first country to officially recognize the Taliban-led government of Afghanistan, marking a major shift in international engagement with the Islamic Emirate.According to a statement by Afghanistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Russian government formally recognized the Taliban administration, with the Russian Ambassador in Kabul, Dmitry Zhirnov, delivering the message personally to Afghan Foreign Minister Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi.The Ambassador of the Russian Federation, Mr. Dmitry Zhirnov, called on IEA-Foreign Minister Mawlawi Amir Khan…
(2025-07-04). Trump cuts Vietnam tariffs to 20%. ecns.cn U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a 20 percent tariff on all imports from Vietnam — a move that, coupled with a 40 percent levy on transshipments — may put renewed pressure on Asian economies, analysts say.
(2025-07-04). Mainland financial players eye HK virtual asset chances. ecns.cn Chinese mainland brokerages with international operations are ramping up efforts to secure virtual asset trading licenses from Hong Kong's securities regulator, with the aim of capitalizing on the city's push to become a global innovation hub for digital assets and serving more international investors.
(2025-07-04). China's global financial ranking on rise. ecns.cn China ranks fourth in terms of its global financial competitiveness this year, following the United States, United Kingdom and Japan, with China's rank one place higher than last year.
(2025-07-04). Former legislator sentenced to life. ecns.cn Li Yuefeng, a former national legislator and senior official with the Taiwan Democratic Self-Government League, one of the non-Communist parties of China, was sentenced to life in prison for accepting bribes totaling more than 93.42 million yuan ($13 million).
(2025-07-04). Sanmenxia Reservoir in Henan discharges water. ecns.cn Sands and mud are discharged from Sanmenxia Reservoir in central China's Henan Province, July 3, 2025. Sanmenxia Reservoir on the Yellow River began to clear out the mud and sand accumulated at the dam on Thursday.
(2025-07-04). China launches new test satellite. ecns.cn The satellite will be mainly used for space environment exploration and related technology tests. It was the 583rd flight mission of the Long March carrier rocket series.
(2025-07-04). From wage labor to slavery Du salariat à l'esclavage. defenddemocracy.press New anti-labor bill — a monstrosity: "Regulation" of 13-hour workdays with the EU's blessings The final nail in the coffin for the 8-hour workday and fixed working hours is being hammered in with the new bill presented on the afternoon of… June 30, 2025 The final nail in the coffin for the 8-hour workday and …
(2025-07-04). 2015 Referendum: Tasoulas' Response to Tsipras' Request for the Minutes of the Council of Political Leaders. defenddemocracy.press June 27, 2025 Why "the minutes cannot be made public" The reasons why the minutes of the Council of Political Leaders from July 6, 2015—the day after the referendum—cannot be released, as requested by former Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras, were explained in a response by President of the Republic Konstantinos Tasoulas. Specifically, he stated: "Honorable Mr. President, In your letter …
(2025-07-04). "America First!" The Life and Times of the New President of the Hellenic Republic. defenddemocracy.press Dimitris Konstantakopoulos Jan 16, 2025 The selection of Mr. Tasoulas for the office of the President of the Republic is, of course, exceptionally fitting for the actual state of our country and its democracy. Below, we will elaborate in greater detail on the extreme (even by Greek standards) "qualifications" of this man—from his utterly undignified …
(2025-07-04). Putin and Trump Talk Ukraine, Iran, Syria, and Space in Wide-Ranging Call. defenddemocracy.press Jul 3, 2025 Putin and Trump held a phone conversation. Presidential Aide Yuri Ushakov said they discussed the following: Putin informed Trump about the progress of implementing the Istanbul agreements between Russia and Ukraine. Putin told Trump that Russia continues to seek a negotiated solution to the Ukrainian conflict. He informed Trump that Russia will not …
(2025-07-04). UPDF Mourns Fallen Soldiers as UK Expresses Support After Somalia Crash. plusnews.ug 
General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Chief of Defence Forces of the Uganda Peoples' Defence Forces (UPDF), has formally acknowledged condolence messages from the British government and military following the tragic loss of five Ugandan soldiers in a helicopter crash on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at Aden Adde International Airport in Mogadishu, Somalia. The condolences were conveyed to …
(2025-07-04). Speaker Anita Among Nominated for NRM 2nd National Vice Chairperson Role. plusnews.ug 
Speaker of Parliament Anita Annet Among has been officially nominated to contest for the position of 2nd National Vice Chairperson (Female) on the National Resistance Movement (NRM) Central Executive Committee (CEC), setting the stage for a high-stakes contest against incumbent Rebecca Kadaga, the First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for East African Community Affairs. The …
(2025-07-04). Basajjabalaba's CEC Bid Centers on Tax Cuts, Entrepreneurial Support. plusnews.ug 
Renowned Ugandan businessman Al-Hajji Dr. Hassan Basajjabalaba was nominated on July 3, 2025, to contest for the position of National Chairperson of the Entrepreneurs League within the National Resistance Movement's (NRM) Central Executive Committee (CEC) for the 2026-2031 term. In his remarks following the nomination, Basajjabalaba outlined a bold vision to overhaul Uganda's tax policies …
(2025-07-04). China Donates $10M in Military Aid to Uganda. plusnews.ug 
The People's Republic of China has donated $10 million (approximately UGX 36 billion) worth of military aid and equipment to the Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF), marking a significant step in deepening military cooperation between the two nations. The announcement, made by Colonel Chris Magezi, the Military Assistant to the Uganda army Chief, via a …
(2025-07-04). BBS TV's Busuulwa Graduates with Master of Strategic Communication from UCU. plusnews.ug 
Steven Dunstan Busuulwa, a renowned Ugandan journalist and Chief Operations Officer (COO) at BBS Terefayina, is among the 1,524 graduands celebrated today at Uganda Christian University's (UCU) 26th Graduation ceremony. The event, held at the main campus in Mukono starting, saw Busuulwa awarded a Master of Strategic Communication, marking a significant milestone in his illustrious …
(2025-07-04). 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.
(2025-07-04). 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.
(2025-07-04). 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.
(2025-07-04). 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.
(2025-07-04). California firefighters battling wildfire near Los Angeles. presstv.ir California firefighters battle a fast-moving wildfire.
(2025-07-04). 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.
(2025-07-04). 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.
(2025-07-04). 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.
(2025-07-04). '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.
(2025-07-04). 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.
(2025-07-04). Iran condemns US double standards in 1988 civilian plane attack. presstv.ir Iran has sharply criticized the United States for its blatant disregard for international law and inconsistent stance on human life.
(2025-07-04). Hoping for regional integration, Pezeshkian in Azerbaijan for ECO summit. presstv.ir Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian have traveled to Azerbaijan to participate in the 17th Summit of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO).
(2025-07-04). Iran lifts nationwide airspace ban imposed after Israeli aggression. presstv.ir Iran has reopened its airspace for domestic and international flights after closing it last month over the Israeli aggression.
(2025-07-04). Concerns grow in Cyprus over purchase of real estate by fleeing Israelis. presstv.ir Concerns grown in Cyprus over an increasing wave of immigration by Israelis to the island country, where they are buying real estate and settling in strategic areas.
(2025-07-04). Iran calls attention to Israeli threat at ECO summit; urges unity. presstv.ir At the 17th Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) Summit in Khankendi, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian condemns recent Israeli aggressions and emphasizes the importance of regional solidarity.
(2025-07-04). IAEA inspectors leave Iran after Tehran suspended cooperation. presstv.ir The IAEA says it is pulling its inspectors out of Iran after Tehran suspended its cooperation with the UN nuclear agency.
(2025-07-04). The US—China Clean Energy Race. unitedworldint.com A Competition the World Can't Afford to Lose By Mehmet Enes Be≈üer The race in clean energy technology between the United States and China is gathering pace—and increasingly it's being fueled by an avalanche of subsidies. With billions flowing in from both sides on batteries, hydrogen, electric cars, and solar panels, the world is witnessing …
(2025-07-04). Another Tale of Two Uncle Sams: Mamdani's Unexpected Win and Hope for a Democratic Democracy. counterpunch.org 
Split Screen: On one side is the current president of the United States striding to a microphone to tell how the U. S. military had bombed Iran. Behind him are the Vice President, Secretary of State and Secretary of Defense, all white males in very starched white shirts. "A short time ago, the U.S. military
(2025-07-04). Key chip firms say U.S. export ban lifted. ecns.cn Three key chip companies said on Thursday that the U.S. had lifted export restrictions on chip design software for China and that they have resumed or are in the process of resuming sales and support to Chinese customers.
(2025-07-04). Gala, shows commemorate war victory. ecns.cn A series of commemorative TV dramas, documentaries and micro-short dramas are set to be released soon.
(2025-07-04). Netizens debate bans on Chinese pastoral dogs in cities across country. ecns.cn Whether to ban or allow Chinese pastoral dogs, an indigenous breed, in cities remain a heated topic online, with discussions sparking renewed debate last week.
(2025-07-04). Measures to help graduates land jobs. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Education has rolled out a series of measures to stabilize and expand employment for college graduates, with a focus on creating opportunities in private enterprises and grassroots positions.
(2025-07-04). Hainan sees surge in inbound tourists. ecns.cn Hainan province welcomed more than 1.24 million inbound travelers in the first half of this year, a 20.8 percent increase from last year, immigration authorities said at a news conference on Wednesday.
(2025-07-04). Cuts to Medicare Prescription Drug Assistance Will Cost Lives. counterpunch.org A lesser-known impact of the "One Big Beautiful Bill" is the loss of vital prescription drug assistance for millions of low-income Medicare beneficiaries. The Low-Income Subsidy (LIS) program — also known as Medicare Part D "Extra Help" — lowers monthly premiums, deductibles, and copays for low-income people on Medicare. The program, administered by the Social
(2025-07-04). Apple of Discord. counterpunch.org 
Prologue For millennia, the Greeks maintained a fragile yet powerful connection with each other. They knew they shared the same national identity. Homer and other poets and philosophers and historians elaborated the things that kept the Greeks together: speaking the same language, piety for the gods and born in the same land. The Athenians, according
(2025-07-04). Russia becomes first country to recognise Taliban govt. geo.tv Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov shakes hands with Acting Foreign Minister of Afghanistan's Taliban movement Amir Khan Muttaqi during a meeting in Moscow, Russia, October 4, 2024. — Reuters Moscow accepts credentials of new Afghan ambassador.Russia says seeks to boost ties…
(2025-07-04). Trump-Putin call fails to break Ukraine deadlock. geo.tv 
Russian President Vladimir Putin and his US counterpart Donald Trump. — AFP/FileWASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that a phone call earlier in the day with Vladimir Putin resulted in no progress at all on efforts to end the war in Ukraine, while a Kremlin aide…
(2025-07-04). The 1775 Switcheroo that Begot American Independence. counterpunch.org 
As Americans celebrate the 249th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, we should also toast the 250th anniversary of a savvy political two-step that paved the way to formally breaking with Britain the following year. "We, your Majesty's faithful subjects…" began the petition beseeching reconciliation with King George from the Second Continental Congress on July
(2025-07-04). When the Helping Hand Holds a Machine. counterpunch.org 
(2025-07-04). Trinity Bomb Test — Risking Doomsday They Lit the Match Anyway. counterpunch.org The U.S. scientists who tested the first atomic bomb, July 16, 1945, took the ultimate gamble of setting the atmosphere on fire and destroying all life on Earth. When Robert Oppenheimer, the civilian head of the program, informed his boss, the Nobel Prize winning physicist Arthur Compton, about the test's apocalyptic risk, Compton was appalled.
(2025-07-04). The Politics of the Street-Corner Wiseass. counterpunch.org The Politics of Street Corner Wise-Ass Joseph Natoli Assessing the damage President Donald J. Trump's street corner smart ass politics has done begins first with defining the domain. National and International, surely. On the national scene, with a phony warrant declaring "waste, fraud and abuse," he's taking down "The Deep State," that dark imagined fortress
(2025-07-04). The Fourth of July, 2025. counterpunch.org Happy Fourth of July, fellow Americans, or should I say "associates"—this surely being the new mandated term once the fullness of our new corporate charter, the BBB comes into fruition. Just as our corporations are now fully human and enjoying those rights of free speech, we, in turn, are not exactly human/citizen/ Americans any longer.
(2025-07-04). Fascism in the Middle East. counterpunch.org We often have to heed the past to sort out the present. The urgency of "now" demands it. We need historical wisdom to survive. The collective wisdom of the past flowed from a letter published on 4 December 1948 in the New York Times, protesting the upcoming visit to the United States by
(2025-07-04). When the Radio Lied: Cold War Propaganda and the Shaping of the Middle East. counterpunch.org 
In the summer of 1967, millions across the Arab world tuned into the radio and heard what sounded like victory. Egypt's Voice of the Arabs announced sweeping military successes over Israel, claimed the liberation of Palestine was underway, and reported that American and British forces were being defeated. None of it was true. The Egyptian
(2025-07-04). ublic Lands for Private Profit: USDA to Revoke Roadless Rule. counterpunch.org 
During a meeting of the Western Governors' Association in New Mexico last Monday, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins announced that her department has initiated the process to revoke the 2001 Roadless Rule. The rule, enacted at the end of Clinton's final term, prohibits road construction, road reconstruction, and timber harvesting across 58.5 million acres of inventoried
(2025-07-04). Regulate AI for the Sake of Our Jobs, Our Brains and Our Planet. counterpunch.org 
Everywhere we look, AI is treated like an inevitability. AI companies like ChatGPT and Open AI are expanding rapidly, and many Americans rely on AI assistants such as Alexa and Siri in their day-to-day lives. For some college students, not relying on AI can feel like a disadvantage. Critics might be soothed by the idea that AI can be put to
(2025-07-04). Cuba en Datos: Salarios en 2025, tendencias y disparidades. cubadebate.cu Cubadebate presenta un análisis de los últimos datos salariales publicados por la ONEI, que muestran un crecimiento general con diferencias significativas entre sectores económicos y regiones. El informe oficial revela variaciones notables entre actividades productivas y entre los sectores empresarial y estatal. Estos resultados permiten comprender las dinámicas actuales del mercado laboral en Cuba.
(2025-07-04). BRICS: Una alianza alternativa y poderosa. cubadebate.cu El avance de los BRICS no solo se refleja en su tamaño, sino también en sus continuos esfuerzos por explorar nuevos modelos de cooperación y ampliar sus áreas de colaboración. Además, los BRICS avanzan hacia un sistema unificado de liquidación y compensación en monedas locales que podría mejorar la estabilidad y seguridad de los canales de liquidación, incrementando asimismo la eficiencia de los pagos internacionales.
(2025-07-04). Curso de verano promueve capacitación juvenil en gastronomía. cubadebate.cu Más de 450 jóvenes se capacitan este verano en gastronomía, culinaria y seguridad gracias al curso gratuito "Verano Siempre Joven", impulsado por Palmares Habana Centro y el Ministerio de Turismo (MINTUR). La cuarta edición del programa, que se desarrolla el 1ro de julio al 13 de agosto, duplica la matrícula prevista y marca récord de participación.
(2025-07-04). Participó Díaz-Canel en juramentación de jefes de misiones cubanas en el exterior. cubadebate.cu Nuevos jefes de misiones cubanas en el exterior prestaron juramento este jueves en ceremonia solemne encabezada por el primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista y Presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez.
(2025-07-04). The Dog's Curve: How Corporate Media Obscures the Machinery of War. counterpunch.org 
Here we go again. Another bombing, another military "response," another foreign policy crisis framed in the language of necessity. The headlines are already there: U.S. Targets Iranian Militants After Escalation. Cable anchors dutifully speculate: "Will this spark a regional conflict?" Pundits from think tanks with Pentagon ties flood the airwaves, telling us what we're supposed
(2025-07-04). Does Politics Make Us Blind to Art? (Part 2). counterpunch.org A disturbance of memory at Sissinghurst It was 10: 45 on a Saturday morning in June, sunny and 80 degrees. Harriet and I were standing near the front of the queue for admission to the gardens at Sissinghurst. Behind us were chatty German tourists — mostly my age or older. One carried a white parasol. "Alles
(2025-07-04). US Imperialist War Against Haiti. counterpunch.org The Trump administration on June 27 announced that Temporary Protected Status (TPS) applying to half a million Haitians living in the United States will end on September 2. That total includes 300,000 people who, having fled unrest and violence, gained TPS in June 2024 under the Biden administration; 200,000 other Haitians who entered following a
(2025-07-04). The End of Multilaterlism. counterpunch.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
(2025-07-04). German government expands arms cooperation with Ukraine. wsws.org While the US government is scaling back its military aid to Ukraine, and even halting previously promised arms shipments, the German government is intensifying its military cooperation with Kiev.
(2025-07-04). New Zealand PM affirms support for NATO military escalation. wsws.org Luxon made explicit at the NATO summit that he fully supports the war in the Ukraine against Russia while doubling NZ's military spending, aimed ultimately at China.
(2025-07-04). July 4, 2025: Trump, the oligarchy and the American counter-revolution. wsws.org As the United States begins the 250th year of its existence, it is in the throes of a political, social, intellectual and cultural counterrevolution.
(2025-07-04). House passes Trump bill, which robs working people to give tax cuts for the super-rich. wsws.org The bill cuts taxes for the wealthy by $3 trillion, slashes more than $1 trillion from social spending on Medicaid and food stamps and pours $300 billion more into military violence abroad and domestic repression, particularly against immigrants.
(2025-07-04). Canada's Liberal government lashes out against the working class. wsws.org Canada's ruling class is rushing to implement massive military spending hikes and Trump-like socio-economic policies, using his bullying as the cover to push through changes for which it has long agitated.
(2025-07-04). Job cuts spread and deepen at Australian universities. wsws.org By cutting international student enrolments, the Labor government is deliberately applying financial pressure to the universities, in order to restructure them to align with "national priorities" set out in last year's Universities Accord report.
(2025-07-04). Philadelphia city workers defiant as strike continues though third day. wsws.org Numerous reports suggest strikers are either ignoring or skirting around the injunction limiting pickets to 8 people, while a standoff occurred Wednesday between police and strikers attempting to enforce the picket line at a trash drop-off site.
(2025-07-04). Dana Fort Wayne worker reports on brutal conditions at his workplace. wsws.org A Dana Ft. Wayne, Indiana worker describes conditions at his workplace after hearing about the investigation into the death of Stellantis worker Ronald Adams Sr.
(2025-07-04). Los Angeles declares fiscal emergency, prepares mass layoffs amid $1 billion deficit. wsws.org LA's City Council—including four members of the DSA—voted unanimously to declare a "fiscal emergency" vote by the LA City Council, setting the stage for major cuts in America's second-largest city.
(2025-07-04). Trump-Kennedy attacks on vaccines and public health will kill millions globally. wsws.org Three simultaneous withdrawals—from the World Health Organization, USAID and the Gavi vaccine alliance—represent a coordinated abandonment of America's role in global health leadership with devastating consequences for the world's most vulnerable populations.
(2025-07-04). Philadelphia transit board votes to enact "doomsday budget," to "dismantle" transit system. wsws.org The budget, which will force a 45 percent reduction in services, places the working class throughout the region on a collision course with the two-party system's budget cutting agenda.
(2025-07-04). Brian Goldstone's There Is No Place for Us: Working and Homeless in America: Working class families sliding gradually or dropping suddenly into homelessness. wsws.org Goldstone constructs a damning brief. Though he limits his condemnation to the American housing system, the evidence he presents belies this limitation and makes an airtight case against capitalism itself.
(2025-07-04). Stateless Palestinian Ward Sakeik released after five months in ICE custody. wsws.org Ward Sakeik, a 22-year-old stateless Palestinian, was released from ICE customer late Tuesday just two days after the Trump administration failed to illegally deport her to a third country for a second time.
(2025-07-04). Why China's Inaction on Palestine and Iran Weakens its Global Standing. juancole.com 
Karadeniz, Türkiye (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — If China wants to rival the United States, it must stop watching and start acting. Beijing wants the world to believe that a new multipolar is possible, one in which U.S. dominance is giving way to a more balanced international order. However, if China truly wishes to …
(2025-07-04). Between Two Enemies: Syria's Silence in the Israel-Iran Conflicts. juancole.com 
( Aljumhuriya ) — Even as a ceasefire has, for now, calmed tensions between Israel and Iran, Trump's decision to officially join Israel's war effort has been illuminating on a multitude of fronts. In particular, it revealed how quickly Iran was able to cultivate global support for its sovereignty and multiple calls for restraint, particularly …
(2025-07-04). The Trump Team's Purge of Pentagon Photos Raises Sinister Echoes from the Past. juancole.com 
( Tomdispatch.com ) — In early June, the Washington Post published a follow-up to earlier stories on a Trump administration plan to remove thousands of photographs from Defense Department websites because of "DEI-related content." Illustrated with more than a dozen samples of the targeted photos (which…
(2025-07-04). Ethiopia: Surgeons trained to save weapon-wounded people's lives in Amhara and Oromia. icrc.org Trauma and reconstructive surgery training…
(2025-07-04). Mongolia: Promoting Humanitarian Principles at Khaan Quest 2025. icrc.org ICRC engages with multinational peacekeepers in Mongolia to strengthen respect for international humanitarian law…
(2025-07-04). Syria: The ICRC's post-release emergency programme. icrc.org Windows to Survival and Hope…
(2025-07-04). ICRC—IFRC Joint Statement on Universalization of the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention. icrc.org Intersessional Meetings, 20 June 2025…
(2025-07-04). Statement from ICRC president on the escalation of major military operations in the Middle East. icrc.org The following is a statement attributable to ICRC president Mirjana Spoljaric on the escalation of major military operations in the Middle East…
(2025-07-04). 'Village of one kidney': India-Bangladesh organ traffickers rob poor donors. aljazeera.com Using loopholes and fraud, brokers turn poverty in Bangladesh and demand for transplants in India into booming business.
(2025-07-04). North Korean man crosses heavily fortified DMZ border to South Korea. aljazeera.com The unarmed man was found in the central-west border section before being led to safety by South Korean troops.
(2025-07-04). Palestine Action: What has the group done, as it faces a ban? aljazeera.com MPs in the UK have voted to proscribe the group as a terrorist organisation, but what has it actually done?>
(2025-07-04). Togo protests signal youth anger at dynastic rule — but is change possible? aljazeera.com Rights groups call out state repression after violent crackdown on protests against Faure Gnassingbe's extended rule.
(2025-07-04). BAN Toxics, Community Groups Mark International Plastic Bag Free Day 2025 with Call to End Plastic Pollution. pressenza.com 
Calumpit, Bulacan — In observance of International Plastic Bag Free Day 2025, environmental justice group BAN Toxics reaffirms its unwavering commitment to eliminate plastic pollution in all its forms. This annual global campaign, launched by Zero Waste Europe and other environmental groups, aims to raise awareness on the devastating impact of single-use plastic bags and promote sustainable, reusable alternatives. | In partnership with the Office of Mayor Lem Faustino, Municipal Environment and Natural Resources Office, MDRRMO, Eco-Laya, FiliPhiNous, Environmental Science Students of Bulacan State University…
(2025-07-04). Malaysian prime minister's own political party is in collapse. onlineopinion.com.au Anwar, the leader of 'reformasi', once leading massive street protests against the government is now getting protests in the streets asking him to resign.
(2025-07-04). Trump & Bin Salman: opt for the Hashemite Kingdom of Palestine. onlineopinion.com.au HKOPS… trumps the 'Palestinian state peaceful card' pursued unsuccessfully by the United Nations for the last 58 years.
(2025-07-04). The Dark Side of Social Media: Fueling Violence and Social Fragmentation. pressenza.com 
by Irshad Ahmad Mughal and Dr. Qurat-al-Ain Rana | While social media has revolutionized global connectivity, its darker consequences demand urgent attention. What began as a platform for sharing ideas has morphed into a dangerous catalyst for physical, religious, and economic violence—particularly in traditional societies struggling to adapt. In conservative communities, the sudden influx of pornographic material on smartphones has triggered extreme reactions, including so-called "honor killings" in rural areas. Even within households, these devices breed distrust; spouses obsessively monitoring each other…
(2025-07-04). Desmontando la Cultura de Guerra: Cómo La Militarización Determina Nuestra Vida Cotidiana. globalizacion.ca
(2025-07-04). Digital synergy in SCO, win-win in Tianjin: 2025 SCO Digital Economy Forum to boost connectivity. ecns.cn
(2025-07-04). Phoenixville's The Colonial Theatre teams up with Pluto TV to host free screenings. whyy.org
(2025-07-04). The Ukrainian authorities are still silent about what exploded near Zhytomyr. eadaily.com
(2025-07-04). Happy Birthday, America! scheerpost.com
(2025-07-04). Media Celebrate International Aggression Against Iran. scheerpost.com
(2025-07-04). Authorities arrest journalist on unknown charges in central Yemen. CPJ Staff
(2025-07-04). CPJ, partners condemn the Bolsonaro administration's surveilling of journalists in Brazil. CPJ Staff
(2025-07-04). Paramount reaches $16M settlement with Trump over '60 Minutes' interview. CPJ Staff
(2025-07-04). Zimbabwe authorities arrest newspaper editor on charges of insulting the president. Lauren Wolfe
(2025-07-04). CPJ: Kyrgyz president must veto 'dangerous' media law. CPJ Staff
(2025-07-04). Tunisia adds 2 more years to jailed commentator Sonia Dahmani's sentence. CPJ Staff
(2025-07-04). Mapping Israeli strikes on Iran's air defences. aljazeera.com
(2025-07-04). Qué trae la prensa cubana, viernes 4 de julio de 2025. cubadebate.cu
(2025-07-04). China: establishment of the university alliance to promote international humanitarian law. icrc.org
(2025-07-04). Frequently asked questions: The ICRC's work in Iran. icrc.org
(2025-07-04). Frequently asked questions about the ICRC's work in Yemen. icrc.org
(2025-07-04). Iran: Commemoration of the 75th Anniversary of the Geneva Conventions. icrc.org
(2025-07-04). Iran: Red Cross & Red Crescent Movement partners' advanced workshop for Iranian Red Crescent Society's management. icrc.org
(2025-07-04). Sexual violence in conflict: Victims and survivors need more than words. icrc.org
(2025-07-04). Syria: When access is key, assistance is a lifeline. icrc.org
(2025-07-04). Tehran: The first International Conference on Disability and Physical Rehabilitation in the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement was held. icrc.org
(2025-07-04). DRC: Health-care system on verge of collapse in North and South Kivu. icrc.org
(2025-07-04). Ethiopia: Tens of thousands of people receive seeds and fertilizers in conflict-affected regions. icrc.org
(2025-07-04). Statement from ICRC's Near & Middle East regional director following the escalations of hostilities between Israel and Iran. icrc.org
(2025-07-04). Myanmar: Rebuilding lives shattered by earthquake and armed conflict. icrc.org
(2025-07-04). ICRC president: Humanity is failing under our collective watch. icrc.org
(2025-07-04). ICRC president: When the rules of war are applied selectively, they lose their protective power. icrc.org
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