(2026-07-31). Analysis-Drone strike in Egypt sparks security concerns about Suez oil exports. al-monitor.com By Jonathan Saul, Marwa Rashad and Ahmad GhaddarLONDON, July 30 (Reuters) – A drone strike that damaged two gas tankers in Egyptian waters has renewed energy security concerns about the nearby Suez Canal and a related pipeline, a vital export route for Saudi Arabian oil since the beginning of the Iran war.Even as Iran and its Houthi allies have fired on tankers transiting the Strait of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb, Egypt's Suez Canal and Sumed pipeline continued to offer safe, northbound export routes for Saudi Red Sea energy cargoes.
(2026-07-31). US issues sanctions targeting support networks for Iran's Mahan Air. al-monitor.com WASHINGTON, July 30 (Reuters) – The United States on Thursday issued new sanctions on Thursday targeting global networks supporting Mahan Air, the Iranian carrier Washington says transports Iran's Revolutionary Guards personnel, as well as weapons and drones. The U.S. Treasury designated six entities and individuals in China, India, Russia and Iran, including several companies that act as sales agents for the U.S.- and E.U.-sanctioned airline, the department said in a statement.
(2026-07-31). Exclusive-Yemen's Houthis are attacking Saudi Arabia from Iraq, sources say. al-monitor.com By Timour Azhari and Mohammed GhobariRIYADH, July 30 (Reuters) – Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis attacked Saudi Arabia this week from Iraqi territory in coordination with Iraqi armed groups, according to assessments by Saudi Arabia and regional partners, reflecting growing coordination among Iran-aligned militias, two officials in the region said.
(2026-07-31). Renewed Iran war raises US missile supply concerns. al-monitor.com Tehran's forces have carried out frequent missile and drone attacks in the Middle East since the breakdown of the US-Iran ceasefire, raising renewed concerns about Washington's supply of the weapons needed to intercept them. | Highlighting the issue, the US military said it shot down multiple ballistic missiles fired by Tehran in an "attempted surprise attack" this week, following a deadly Iranian strike on American troops in Jordan earlier this month.
(2026-07-31). Iran's new calculus: Strike first, talk later. al-monitor.com An increasingly emboldened Tehran has put President Donald Trump in a bind.
(2026-07-31). Turkey ready to participate in post-UNIFIL force in Lebanon, Erdogan tells Aoun. al-monitor.com Aoun paid a one-day visit to Ankara amid Lebanon's push to secure an Israeli withdrawal and end the fighting between Israel and Hezbollah.
(2026-07-31). Amnesty flags India arms sale to Israel. tribune.com.pk 
The Britain-based rights group on Thursday documented how India has "forged a close and profitable partnership with the Israeli defence sector and has become a significant contributor to the supply chains that support Israel's military operations". | Indian state-owned and private entities transferred at least 2,596 military shipments to Israel between October 2023 and November 2025, actively fueling the ongoing genocide in Gaza, a comprehensive report by Amnesty International revealed. | The investigative report, titled "Made in India: The Supply of Weapons and Ammunition to Israel," exposes how Indian defens…
(2026-07-31). Nobel Peace Prize winner Murad says justice for Yazidis far too slow. al-monitor.com Twelve years after the Islamic State's "genocide" of Yazidis in Iraq, Nadia Murad, a former sex slave of the jihadist group, said Thursday that progress towards justice remains far too slow. | IS jihadists seized large swathes of northern Syria and neighbouring Iraq in 2014, declaring a so-called caliphate.
(2026-07-31). US resumes strikes on Iran as global war escalates. wsws.org Trump ordered a pause to 13 nights of US air strikes on Iranian targets Friday under conditions in which US munition stockpiles, especially for its missile defence systems, are running low. However, recent days have underscored that American imperialism and its allies continue to systematically escalate the war.
(2026-07-31). Hamas agrees to deal for disarmament, Israel's withdrawal from Gaza. al-monitor.com Hamas said Friday it agreed to a deal to end the war with Israel that included provisions addressing its weapons and the gradual withdrawal of Israeli forces from the Gaza Strip. | The group's disarmament has been one of the key sticking points in the advancement of a ceasefire deal that has been in place in Gaza since October.
(2026-07-31). Explainer-What is US President Donald Trump's 'Board of Peace'? al-monitor.com By Kanishka Singh and Simon LewisWASHINGTON, July 30 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday his so-called Board of Peace reached a deal for the total disarmament ‚Äåof Hamas and other armed groups in Gaza and the withdrawal of Israeli forces from the territory. Trump said the agreement was "historic" and will be implemented in phases, with Israeli forces, which control about two-thirds of Gaza as of late April, withdrawing from the territory as disarmament proceeds.
english.palinfo.com (2026-07-30). Poll: Nearly half of Americans support arresting Netanyahu
Nearly half of Americans support the arrest of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if he enters the United States in compliance with an arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC), according to a new poll conducted by The Economist and YouGov.
(2026-07-31). Gaza ceasefire talks show rare breakthrough. tribune.com.pk 
Talks aimed at ending the conflict in Gaza have made rare progress, with mediators and Hamas leaders advancing discussions on the full implementation of a US-brokered peace plan during negotiations in Cairo, sources close to the talks said on Thursday. | A Hamas official and a diplomat familiar with the negotiations described the discussions as "positive" and "making progress", while cautioning that any breakthrough would depend on Israel's response and whether both sides could reach a comprehensive agreement. | The negotiations, involving mediators from Egypt, Qatar and Türkiye, are focused on the second…
(2026-07-31). Trump says 'Board of Peace' reaches Gaza disarmament deal. al-monitor.com July 30 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday his so-called "Board of Peace" reached an agreement for the complete disarmament of Palestinian Hamas militants and other armed groups in Gaza.In a post on Truth Social, Trump cast it as a "major milestone in the implementation of the Trump 20-Point Plan" to end Israel's war in Gaza.Trump said the deal would be carried out in phases, with Israeli forces withdrawing as disarmament proceeds and an International Stabilization Force working with a new Palestinian police force to secure the enclave.
(2026-07-31). China's BeiDou system goes global with expanding applications. ecns.cn Products based on China's BeiDou Navigation Satellite System have now been exported to more than 140 countries and regions, six years after Beidou's global positioning service was officially launched.
(2026-07-31). AI drives sharp gains in China's nonferrous metal earnings. ecns.cn Profits at China's major nonferrous metals companies jumped 94% from a year earlier to 418.39 billion yuan ($61.9 billion) in the first half of 2026, data released Wednesday by the China Nonferrous Metals Industry Association showed. Output of 10 major nonferrous metals rose 3.3% to 41.51 million metric tons.
(2026-07-31). Ricefree kueh made in Guangdong wins fans at home and abroad. ecns.cn A traditional snack from Guangdong's Chaoshan region, known as rice-free kueh, has surged in popularity after appearing in the hit film Dear You, drawing food lovers from across China and overseas.
(2026-07-31). Kanbula Global Geopark officially unveiled in Qinghai. ecns.cn The Kanbula Global Geopark was officially unveiled on Thursday in Tongren, Huangnan Zang Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Qinghai Province.
(2026-07-30). CPC leadership holds symposium to solicit advice on economic work. ecns.cn The Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee held a symposium with non-CPC personages to solicit opinions and suggestions on the country's current economic situation and economic work for the second half of the year.
(2026-07-30). Death toll rises to 51 in SW China's Chongqing mountain collapse, 10 still missing. ecns.cn The death toll from a mountain collapse in Pengshui Miao and Tujia Autonomous County, southwest China's Chongqing, has risen to 51, and 10 people are still missing, local authorities said Thursday.
(2026-07-30). Singapore's employment expands for 19th straight quarter. ecns.cn Singapore's labour market sustained its upward momentum in the second quarter of 2026, with total employment rising for the 19th consecutive quarter.
(2026-07-31). SBP reserves drop $229m to $17.03b. tribune.com.pk 
The State Bank of Pakistan's (SBP) foreign exchange reserves declined by $229 million during the week ended July 24, 2026, settling at $17.03 billion, the central bank said. The drop was attributed to external debt repayments. | Pakistan's total liquid foreign reserves stood at $22.4 billion as of July 24. Of these, the SBP held $17.03 billion while the net reserves of commercial banks stood at $5.4 billion. | Furthermore, the Pakistani rupee closed at 277.81 against the US dollar in the inter-bank market on Thursday, gaining Rs0.01 from Wednesday's close at 277.82, as the greenback stabilised in early Asian t…
(2026-07-31). Myanmar to take back 5,000 Rohingyas. tribune.com.pk 
Myanmar has agreed to accept the return of 5,000 Rohingya asylum seekers currently living in Malaysia, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced, marking a significant development in efforts to address the long-running refugee issue between the two countries. | Speaking at a campaign rally ahead of regional elections in Negeri Sembilan, Anwar said the agreement had been made possible through Malaysia's good relations with Myanmar. "We have good relations with Myanmar. They have now agreed to take 5,000 Rohingya from Malaysia," Anwar said. | Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said his ministry had been tasked…
(2026-07-31). UK's highest court to hear Palestine Action's appeal against ban. al-monitor.com Britain's Supreme Court said on Thursday it has agreed to hear the high-profile case brought by the co-founder of activist group Palestine Action appealing against a contentious government ban which has led to thousands of arrests. | Huda Ammori has been fighting the group's prohibition by the interior ministry since it was imposed in July 2025 under the UK's Terrorism Act.
(2026-07-31). Power, fear and submission. onlineopinion.com.au How a once serious party surrendered judgment, subordinating institutions to a single strongman—and what must be done before the republic dangerously erodes from within.
(2026-07-30). China's light industry logs steady growth in H1. ecns.cn China's light industry posted steady growth in the first half of this year, with domestic consumption expanding and exports rising at a faster pace, according to data released by the China National Light Industry Council.
(2026-07-31). Finance ministry warns of risks despite economic gains. tribune.com.pk 
The Ministry of Finance has cautioned that renewed escalation in tensions between the United States and Iran could trigger volatility in global energy prices, trade flows and financial markets, posing fresh risks to Pakistan's economic outlook despite improving domestic indicators. | In its latest monthly economic outlook report, the ministry said the economy entered FY2026-27 on a relatively stronger footing, supported by macroeconomic stability achieved last year. However, it warned that external shocks óparticularly energy price spikes ócould disrupt this trajectory. | During FY2025-26, worker…
(2026-07-31). 'Fuel price hikes necessary for stability'. tribune.com.pk 
Addressing concerns over petroleum prices, Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal said adjustments in petroleum product prices are directly linked to fluctuations in international oil markets and are necessary to maintain macroeconomic balance and fiscal discipline. | Speaking at a media briefing to launch the Ministry of Planning's Monthly Development Update for July, Iqbal said Pakistan had successfully moved its economy away from the risk of default and onto a path of recovery and stability. The government's priority now was to protect this stability and turn it into sustainable growth, increased investment and more…
(2026-07-30). Chinese vice premier holds video call with U.S. treasury secretary, trade representative. ecns.cn Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng, also China's lead person for China-U.S. economic and trade affairs, held a video call on Thursday with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer.
(2026-07-31). 4 water main ruptures in 2 weeks: The collapse of social infrastructure in Los Angeles. wsws.org Four Los Angeles water main collapses expose the systemic decay of American infrastructure under capitalism, sacrificed to war and corporate wealth.
(2026-07-31). Tens of millions face Medicaid cutoff, as Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill" work requirements lock into place. wsws.org A seismic change in how Medicaid benefits are distributed—requiring millions of recipients to provide documentation of 80 hours of work or face cutoff—has largely flown under the radar.
(2026-07-31). Keiko Fujimori's inaugural speech: A class war agenda for Peru's oligarchy and US imperialism. wsws.org The seven "objectives" announced by Peru's incoming president express the interests not simply of Fujimorism, but of the Peruvian financial oligarchy and US imperialism, at a moment of acute crisis of bourgeois rule.
(2026-07-31). New Zealand students condemn death threat against US socialist auto worker Will Lehman. wsws.org The IYSSE's club at Victoria University of Wellington passed a resolution condemning the threat made by United Auto Workers official Raymond Jensen Jr. against Lehman, who is running for president of the UAW on a socialist platform.
(2026-07-31). Australian Labor Party's national conference hails savage assault on disability services as a "reform" wsws.org In Labor's doublespeak, getting the National Disability Insurance Scheme "back on track" means stripping it to the bone.
(2026-07-31). Widespread protests in Bangladesh against poverty wages, mass layoffs. wsws.org The wave of protests and strikes centred in the garment industry is part of a growing international upsurge of the working class, fuelled by the economic crisis exacerbated by the US war against Iran.
(2026-07-30). The 2026 China-ASEAN Education Exchange Week kicks off in Guiyang. ecns.cn The 2026 China-ASEAN Education Exchange Week opened in Guiyang, Guizhou Province on Wednesday.
(2026-07-31). China's largest associated gas processing station put into use in Xinjiang Oilfield. ecns.cn After a 15-day trial operation, a new facility for cooling associated gas at the No. 81 natural gas processing station of Xinjiang Oilfield's No. 2 Oil Production Plant began operations on Thursday, increasing the daily processing capacity of the station to 3.9 million cubic meters, becoming the largest of its kind in China.
(2026-07-31). University of Washington names new Middle East Center director 3 months after political firing of Aria Fani. wsws.org The appointment follows the political removal of Aria Fani for criticizing US and Israeli military aggression, part of a nationwide campaign by university administrations to suppress anti-war and anti-Zionist speech.
(2026-07-31). Oscar-winning musician Glen Hansard dies. tribune.com.pk 
Oscar-winning Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard, whose haunting duet 'Falling Slowly' earned an Academy Award and introduced his music to a global audience, died in a motorcycle crash in Dublin early Wednesday. He was 56. | Hansard's management company confirmed his death, saying he died following a road traffic accident in the Irish capital. Police said a man in his 50s was killed in a single-vehicle motorcycle collision in west Dublin after emergency services were called shortly before 4: 30 am. He was pronounced dead at the scene. | A towering figure in Irish music for more than four decades, Hansard rose…
(2026-07-31). World Robot Contest Jiangsu qualifier kicks off in Yangzhou. ecns.cn The 2026 World Robot Contest Trials (WRCT) Jiangsu provincial qualifier kicked off at Hanjiang High School in Yangzhou, east China's Jiangsu Province, on Friday.
(2026-07-31). Geopolitics, oil spike drag PSX down. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) closed lower on Thursday as the benchmark KSE-100 index lost around 500 points due to the intensifying war in the Middle East. | The market opened "gap-down" but found support near the 175,000 level. Trading remained under pressure throughout the session amid renewed geopolitical tensions involving the United States and Iran, which pushed international oil prices higher and heightened concerns over inflation. | The index briefly dropped as much as 1,430 points before recovering some ground. At the close of trading, the KSE-100 posted a decline of 495 points, or 0.28%, and settled…
(2026-07-31). UNGA moves stalled UNSC reform talks to its 81st session. tribune.com.pk 
The UN General Assembly has unanimously decided to "roll over" the Intergovernmental Negotiations (IGN) on Security Council reform into its upcoming 81st session in September, with Pakistan calling the process the "only legitimate forum" to restructure the 15-member body to make it more effective. | "The reform of the Security Council is one of the most consequential institutional undertakings before the United Nations," Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, permanent representative of Pakistan to the UN, told the 193-member Assembly. | The General Assembly acted without a vote in deciding to continue the IGN proces…
(2026-07-31). Iran steps up diplomatic pressure over US military presence in Europe. geo.tv Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi attends a press conference alongside Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein , in Baghdad, Iraq, June 28, 2026. — Reuters Bulgaria approved deployment of eight US tanker aircraft and 250 personnel.Araqchi says move facilitated aggression…
(2026-07-31). 488 national standards to take effect in China on Aug. 1. ecns.cn A total of 488 national standards, including 46 mandatory and 442 recommended ones, will take effect in China on Saturday.
(2026-07-31). Phased oil sector deregulation soon. tribune.com.pk 
The government has decided to press ahead with phased deregulation of the oil industry, which comes after shifting from the weekly to daily petroleum price revisions in the face of continuing US-Iran war. | Officials say that Pakistan's experience demonstrates that deregulation, when accompanied by healthy competition, can deliver tangible benefits to consumers. Unlike petrol and high-speed diesel, the high octane blending component (HOBC) is deregulated, allowing oil companies to compete in prices and offer consumers a better value. | A similar transformation has already taken place in the telecommu…
(2026-07-31). The Great "Hot Drought" Humbug: Why Lake Powell Is Really Drying Up. wattsupwiththat.com It is collapsing because a standard, historically recurring dry spell hit a river system that was already being pumped dry past its physical limits.
(2026-07-31). Turkey, Pakistan among 14 countries backing Saudi Arabia's anti-Houthi Red Sea alliance. al-monitor.com Riyadh won political backing from 14 countries for its proposed maritime defense coalition, but members have yet to commit to joining as Washington weighs its position.
(2026-07-31). London protesters march through streets in solidarity with Azad Kashmir. aljazeera.com Protesters in London marched from Hyde Park towards the Pakistan High Commission on Thursday.
(2026-07-31). Soccer-UEFA to boycott World Cup and FIFA tournaments over stake sale plans. al-monitor.com By Alan Baldwin and Ian RansomLONDON, July 30 (Reuters) – European soccer's governing body UEFA and its 55 member nations on Thursday voted to boycott all FIFA tournaments in what could be a knockout blow to the global soccer organisation's proposal to sell a stake in the World Cup to external investors.In a statement that pulled no punches, Europe presented a united front to FIFA boss Gianni Infantino, whose proposal this week blindsided regional confederations and caused uproar just weeks after the World Cup staged in the U.S., Canada and Mexico.
(2026-07-31). Beijing-Taipei youth table tennis exchange opens with 200 players. ecns.cn The 2026 Beijing-Taipei youth table tennis exchange opened in Beijing on Thursday, with over 200 young representatives from both sides of the Taiwan Strait taking part.
(2026-07-31). IS claims killing of Taliban official. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-07-31). Guangdong town moves 239 residents to safety ahead of flood peak. ecns.cn A total of 239 residents have been evacuated overnight Sunday from Baokou Town in Huidong County, Huizhou, south China's Guangdong Province ahead of a flood peak triggered by Typhoon Noul. No one was killed or injured.
(2026-07-30). Guangxi's Qinzhou Port hits record H1 trade volume of 144.05 bln yuan. ecns.cn Port of Qinzhou registered import and export volume of 144.05 billion yuan in the first half of 2026, surging 32.8% year-on-year to a historic high for the period.
(2026-07-31). Volunteer Spotlight: Madison Chapter Member April Peterson. worldbeyondwar.org 
Each month, we share the stories of World BEYOND War volunteers around the world. Want to volunteer with World BEYOND War? Email .
; ⚪ Location: : | Madison, Wisconsin, U.S. | How did you get involved with anti-war activism and World BEYOND War (WBW)?: | I first connected with the What kinds of WBW activities do you…
(2026-07-31). Kunming coffee carnival brews global cultural exchange. ecns.cn The 2026 Dianchi International Coffee Culture Carnival will be held from Aug. 1 to 9 in Kunming, Yunnan Province, showcasing coffee as a bridge for cultural exchange and tourism.
(2026-07-30). 20th CPC Central Committee to hold fifth plenary session in October. ecns.cn The fifth plenary session of the 20th Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee will be held in Beijing in October, according to a decision made at a CPC Central Committee Political Bureau meeting on Thursday.
(2026-07-31). American workers and youth are turning towards socialism. wsws.org A series of new opinion polls give a glimpse of the rapid shift to the left among working people, in response to Trump's wars, inflation and attacks on democratic rights, and the refusal of the Democratic Party to fight.
(2026-07-31). PPL makes 4th hydrocarbon find in Shah Bandar. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL), the operator of Shah Bandar exploration licence, has made a gas and condensate discovery at exploratory well Rahi X-1, located in Sujawal district of Sindh province. | "This is the fourth consecutive discovery at the Shah Bandar Block by PPL as an operator with 63% working interest along with its joint-venture partners Mari Energies having 32% working interest, Sindh Energy Holding Company and Government Holdings Private Limited with 2.5% interest each," said PPL in a notification posted on the Pakistan Stock Exchange website. | According to the company, drilling at the Rahi X…
(2026-07-31). Reels of a vanishing heritage. tribune.com.pk 
For generations of Peshawar residents, a trip to the cinema was more than an evening's entertainment. It was a shared cultural ritual where families gathered, friendships were forged and Pashtun stories unfolded on the silver screen. | Today, many of those iconic cinema halls have disappeared, replaced by shopping plazas and commercial complexes, reflecting not only changing business priorities but also a profound transformation in the province's cultural landscape. | Every weekend, Ehtisham Khan would drive his friends to Firdus Cinema on GT Road, where long queues stretched outside the ticket window and the…
(2026-07-31). When friendship finds its rhythm. tribune.com.pk 
Maitreyi Ramakrishnan is set to return to the spotlight in a vibrant coming-of-age comedy that celebrates friendship, identity and the energy of Bollywood-fusion dance, as Netflix prepares to premiere 'Best of the Best' on September 18. | The film pairs Ramakrishnan, best known for 'Never Have I Ever', with Priyanka Kedia in a story that follows two childhood friends navigating the fiercely competitive world of collegiate dance. Alongside them is comedian and actor Hasan Minhaj, who also co-wrote the screenplay with longtime collaborator Prashanth Venkataramanujam, bringing a personal perspective to a project…
(2026-07-31). $55 Central Park bike ride sparks backlash over Citi Bike pricing. ecns.cn A New York resident's $54.98 bill for a 111-minute bicycle ride around Central Park has triggered widespread criticism of the city's bike-share program.
(2026-07-31). Pakistan exits war-risk list. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan and its territorial waters have been removed from the Listed Areas of Lloyd's Market Association's Joint War Committee (JWC), after more than two decades, a move that will help reduce war-risk insurance premiums and shipping costs. | The announcement was made by Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry while addressing the 2nd Pakistan Logistics and Shipping Summit (PLSS) 2026 on Thursday. The summit was attended by senior government officials, policymakers, representatives of financial institutions, logistics and shipping companies, freight forwarders, maritime experts, tr…
(2026-07-31). The deadly Atlantic route: Over 140 people die while fleeing from West Africa to Europe. wsws.org The mass deaths in the Atlantic and the Mediterranean will only cease when the EU and its member governments are overthrown and brought to trial for their crimes and the murder of thousands of refugees.
(2026-07-30). China Coast Guard patrols around Huangyan Dao to strengthen management of relevant waters. ecns.cn The China Coast Guard (CCG) on Thursday conducted law-enforcement patrols in the territorial sea of China's Huangyan Dao and its surrounding areas, it said in a statement released via its official WeChat account.
(2026-07-31). Gordie Howe bridge opens amid Trump's tariff blackmail against Canada. wsws.org The opening of the vital Detroit-Windsor crossing exposes both the international integration of production and the efforts of the capitalist parties and union bureaucracies to divide workers through nationalism and trade war.
(2026-07-30). Elderly man rescued after drifting at sea for 24 hours off Fujian coast. ecns.cn A man in his 60s was rescued by the Ningde Coast Guard in southeast China's Fujian Province after drifting at sea for nearly 24 hours, local authorities said Thursday.
(2026-07-31). Britain's ban on Palestine Action group to be considered by top court. al-monitor.com LONDON, July 30 (Reuters) – The United Kingdom's Supreme Court has said it will hear an appeal against a lower court ruling that Britain's decision to ban campaign group Palestine Action as a terrorist organisation was lawful.London's Court of Appeal ruled in June that proscribing Palestine Action under terrorism laws was lawful because of its support for violence, after the High Court ruled in February that the ban unlawfully interfered with freedom of expression.
(2026-07-31). MG JW to export vehicles to Bangladesh. tribune.com.pk 
MG JW Automobile Pakistan has signed an agreement with Bangladesh's RANCON Group to export locally assembled vehicles to Bangladesh, marking a significant milestone for Pakistan's automotive industry, according to a statement on Thursday. | Under the agreement, MG JW will export 100 vehicles to Bangladesh during the current year, with total exports projected to reach 5,800 vehicles over the next four years. | Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Industries and Production Haroon Akhtar Khan witnessed the signing ceremony and said the agreement would generate millions of dollars in foreign exchange for Pak…
(2026-07-31). World Rugby says no ultimatum given to Samoa over governance fiasco. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Christina Persico of RNZ Pacific World Rugby has denied reports that it gave Samoa an ultimatum to sort out problems over which body governs the sport in the country, or face a ban from international competition. This follows reports that the Samoan government was given 24 hours — until Friday — to accept a…
(2026-07-31). Spain deploys troops as migrants storm Ceuta. tribune.com.pk 
Spain will deploy military units to reinforce police in the North African enclave of Ceuta after thousands of migrants broke through the border from Morocco on Thursday, overwhelming security forces and prompting authorities to step up emergency measures. | Following an appeal by the Ceuta regional government for military support, the Interior Ministry said three platoons of 20 soldiers each, a diving unit and a military vessel would be deployed by Friday, while special police intervention units would be reinforced to a total of 200 personnel. | Earlier, video footage showed hundreds of migrants swimming into…
(2026-07-31). Cabinet rejects ban on rich purchases. tribune.com.pk 
The federal cabinet has rejected a proposal to immediately ban purchases of cars, investment in stocks, cash withdrawals and buying properties beyond a certain value by persons having insufficient declared resources to support these purchases. | The move underscores a weakened political will to go after these rich people and is also in breach of a commitment given to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to ban these economic transactions from July 1 by ineligible persons. The finance ministry had tabled the summary in the special cabinet meeting held on June 12 to approve the new fiscal year's budget. But the…
(2026-07-31). AI-produced drama debuts on Chinese satellite TV. ecns.cn China's first mid-length costume drama on intangible cultural heritage, produced entirely by AIGC, recently aired on Anhui Satellite TV, a Chinese satellite television channel.
(2026-07-31). NZ tribunal finds Treaty reforms breach Te Tiriti principles, prejudice Māori, damage Māori-Crown relationship. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Layla Bailey-McDowell of RNZ New Zealand's Waitangi Tribunal has found the Crown breached multiple principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi by approving plans to repeal and weaken Treaty protections across 18 pieces of legislation, warning the changes would cause "significant prejudice" to MƒÅori and further damage the MƒÅori-Crown relationship. In its report, Te Tinihanga…
(2026-07-31). Chinese mainland to promote CEPA upgrade with Hong Kong: spokesperson. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) will work with the government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) to promote a new round of upgrade to the Closer Economic Partnership Arrangement (CEPA) between the mainland and Hong Kong.
(2026-07-31). 'Soft image revival key to economic growth'. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan possesses immense natural resources, tremendous human capital and vast economic potential, with nearly 65% of its population comprising youth, Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) President Faheemur Rehman Saigol said, stressing the need for collective efforts to project a positive image globally. | Speaking at a seminar on "Branding Pakistan: Building a Soft Image," Saigol urged all stakeholders, including the government, private sector, intellectuals and civil society, to work together for national development, poverty alleviation and strengthening Pakistan's international standing. | Form…
(2026-07-31). Saudi group eyes $10b investment in Pakistan. tribune.com.pk 
Saudi Arabia's Falcon Vision Group has expressed interest in investing $10 billion in Pakistan, as Federal Minister for the Board of Investment Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh assured the delegation of full facilitation for investment in the country. | The minister held a meeting with a high-level delegation comprising business personalities, overseas Pakistanis and media representatives, according to the Board of Investment. The delegation included Muhammad Tariq Ghaus, Vice Chairman and President of Falcon Vision Company, based in Jeddah, and other senior representatives. | Sheikh reaffirmed the board's commitment to pr…
(2026-07-31). Anthony Fauci's private diary and emails show he knew lockdowns failed. onlineopinion.com.au The most revealing Anthony Fauci interviews weren't on television. They were with himself.
(2026-07-30). A closer look inside Xihuang Temple >. ecns.cn
(2026-07-30). El Niño to persist into early 2027, Indonesia weather agency warns. ecns.cn Indonesia's meteorological authority warned on Thursday that intensifying El Niño has triggered a steep rise in potential fire-prone areas nationwide, with the climate phenomenon forecast to persist until early 2027.
(2026-07-30). Saudi's Suicidal Attack Just Shook the IRAN Talks And Trump Is LYING About It. thealtworld.com The four days of optimism about the Iran—US talks died this morning. Hours after the US and Saudi Arabia struck Iraq's Hashd al-Shaabi — forces attached to Iraq's own Ministry of Defense — Transition Protocol's overnight sources report the hour-long call between Foreign Minister Araghchi and his Saudi counterpart, with Pakistan's Ishaq Dar looped in, that kept the Strait of Hormuz talks from collapsing outright. That call has since appeared in public readouts; here is what our sources are telling us now. | Pepe Escobar breaks down the strikes and why the White House's 'coordination with the Iraq…
(2026-07-30). Trump and Netanyahu explored all Iran options including attack, Israeli official says. al-monitor.com By Matt SpetalnickWASHINGTON, July 29 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu explored all possible paths to curb Iran's nuclear program in their meeting, including diplomacy, economic pressure and force, a senior Israeli official said on Wednesday.Netanyahu did not tell Trump that Israel's preference now was for further attacks on Iran, the official said in briefings with reporters after the two men met in the White House on Tuesday.
(2026-07-30). China refutes groundless report on missile supply to Iran. tribune.com.pk 
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said at a regular press briefing on Thursday that a media report claiming China plans to supply 400 SAMs (surface-to-air missiles) to Iran is not true and has no factual ground at all. | China has made its position clear on relevant issues on multiple occasions, Mao said, noting that China always works for peace and the end of the conflict. | Two days ago, several media outlets claimed that Iran is expected to receive its first shipment of up to 400 Chinese-made shoulder-fired air-defence missile systems within weeks, three sources familiar with the deal told Reut…
(2026-07-30). US strikes Iran as widening war engulfs more countries. geo.tv 
Smoke rises following explosion at an unknown location, during what US Central Command says are strikes on Iran on July 29, 2026. — ReutersAmbery says drone hit US floating storage tanker.Egypt petroleum ministry confirms Fire at port.Oil prices rise above $90/barrel as…
(2026-07-30). US resumes strikes on Iran after attack on American base in Jordan, Trump vows 'very hard' retaliation. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: The United States resumed air strikes on Iran on Thursday, ending a short pause in military action, after accusing Tehran of trying to launch a ballistic missile attack on American forc | US resumes strikes on Iran after attack on American base in Jordan, Trump vows 'very hard' retaliation…
(2026-07-30). US carries out strikes in southern Iran after IRGC attack on Jordan airbase. al-monitor.com The US says the strikes were retaliation for an attempted IRGC ballistic missile attack on a US airbase in Jordan as Iranian state media report explosions in the country's south.
(2026-07-30). Middle East powder keg inches closer to blast. tribune.com.pk 
Iran launched a barrage of missiles at American forces in the Middle East on Wednesday as the US partnered with Saudi Arabia to strike Tehran-backed militias in neighboring Iraq, killing at least 20 fighters and six Iranian advisers. | A drone hit a US-owned gas storage tanker at Egypt's Mediterranean port of Damietta, British maritime security firm Ambrey said in an initial assessment on Wednesday, and US President Donald Trump vowed to retaliate against Iran for an overnight attack, as the Middle East conflict appeared to expand beyond its main fronts. | A statement from Egypt's petroleum ministry confirmed…
(2026-07-30). Max Blumenthal breaks down Netanyahu's most desperate DC visit yet. wibailoutpeople.org The Grayzone's Max Blumenthal joins Kei Pritsker to reveal how Israel is activating its proxies inside the Pentagon and the media to keep President Donald Trump invested in a failing war on Iran, where the US is running out of stand-off munitions and interceptor stocks, and explains why Netanyahu has returned to Washington DC for …
(2026-07-30). Zelensky, Netanyahu meet with Trump at White House as imperialist wars converge. peoplesworld.org 
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu came to Washington, separately, for meetings with President Trump, following a Ukrainian drone strike on an Iranian cargo vessel in the Caspian Sea and a new intensification of the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran. Both leaders attended the memorial service for Senator Lindsey Graham, a key …
(2026-07-30). Is the Middle East Oil Market Entering a New Era of Permanent Risk? moderndiplomacy.eu The Middle East's energy sector is entering a prolonged period of uncertainty as conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran continues to disrupt one of the world's most critical oil-producing regions. Rather than moving toward either peace or full-scale war, the region appears trapped in a prolonged period of instability that is steadily reshaping …
(2026-07-30). Drone Strike On Egyptian Port On Mediterranean Stokes Concerns Iran Conflict Will Widen (Updated). twz.com 
Claims swirl around who struck natural gas tankers far from the conflict zone, but it appears to have been meant to send a message.
(2026-07-30). US Strikes Dozens of IRGC Targets as Iran Conflict Escalates. moderndiplomacy.eu The United States military launched a two-hour operation against dozens of Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) targets across Iran early Thursday, marking another significant escalation in the expanding Middle East conflict. According to U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), the strikes targeted military command centres, drone facilities, and other strategic assets after Iran fired ballistic missiles at …
(2026-07-30). US fears Iran attack on Trump's plane? Boeing loses $3 billion on next Air Force One amid demand of… hindustantimes.com As Iran-linked media circulate a chilling "how to kill Melania Trump" video and U.S. agents reassess threats to presidential travel, Boeing has taken a fresh $280‚Äëmillion hit on the VC‚Äë25B Air Force One program, pushing its losses past $3 billion under Trump's demanding specs for tougher defensive tech and certification.
(2026-07-30). Trump says will hit Iran hard after attack, was briefed on Egypt tanker. al-monitor.com WASHINGTON, July 29 (Reuters) – President Donald Trump said on Wednesday the United States would hit Iran very hard after an attack on the U.S. military in Jordan."So it's our turn," Trump told reporters at the White House. He said Washington would see if there was an agreement at some point between the two nations to end their war, "but we're going to hit them very hard."
(2026-07-30). Kremlin Demands Ukrainian Threat Be 'Definitively Destroyed' After Caspian Sea Strike on Iranian Vessel. orinocotribune.com One crewman was killed aboard the Iranian commercial vessel, with several others injured | Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on 28 July that the Ukrainian strike on an Iranian vessel in the Caspian Sea should be treated as an attack on Iran itself, and that the threat from Kiev must be eliminated. | Peskov accused Ukraine of extending the geographic reach of what he called its "terrorist attacks," adding that "This threat must be neutralized and definitively destroyed." | Peskov also held Kiev responsible for the explosions that damaged Germany's Nord Stream pipelines, which Ukraine denies, and for harming Kaz…
(2026-07-30). US military says latest strikes on Iran last two hours, hitting dozens of targets. al-monitor.com By Kanishka Singh and Jasper WardWASHINGTON, July 29 (Reuters) – The U.S. military said on Wednesday it completed its latest wave of strikes on Iran, which lasted two hours and hit dozens of targets, with Washington casting the strikes as a "powerful response" to Iranian missiles launched towards U.S. forces in the Middle East a day earlier.The U.S. military said on Tuesday it intercepted multiple ballistic missiles launched by Iran towards U.S. forces in what Washington called ‚Äå"an attempted surprise attack" by Tehran. Iran confirmed it had fired on U.S. bases in Jordan.
(2026-07-30). US denies Iranian claims to have destroyed F-35 fighter jets. tribune.com.pk 
The United States military on Thursday denied reports from Iranian media that a missile attack destroyed several American aircraft, including F-35 stealth fighters. | "No US aircraft were destroyed or damaged in recent attempted Iranian attacks," according to the US military's Central Command (CENTCOM), contradicting claims from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). | Over the past few hours, Iranian state media have continued to report false claims by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) — three in particular. | üö´ FIRST CLAIM: The IRGC (again) claims free and ope…
(2026-07-30). Rushdie assailant convicted of terrorism charges. al-monitor.com A federal jury on Wednesday convicted novelist Salman Rushdie's assailant of "engaging in an act of terrorism" for the bloody August 2022 attack at a New York cultural center. | Hadi Matar, a 28-year-old Lebanese American, "chose to align his values with the terroristic values of the leaders of Iran," said US Attorney Michael DiGiacomo, adding the defendant spent months planning the stabbing that nearly killed Rushdie and left him blind in one eye.
(2026-07-30). US-Saudi strikes in Iraq kill 20, including Iranians. al-monitor.com US-Saudi strikes on Iraq killed at least 20 militants, including several Iranians, on Wednesday, according to the Hashed al-Shaabi, an armed Iraqi alliance that includes pro-Iran groups. | The United States and Saudi Arabia said they had struck Iran-backed armed militants in Iraq in response to attacks on US forces and Saudi oil facilities.
(2026-07-30). India confirms 16 nationals killed in Mideast since Iran war began. tribune.com.pk 
India confirmed on Thursday that 16 nationals have died in the Middle East since the US-Iran war began in late February. | "Since the outbreak of the conflict in the Middle East in 2026, 16 Indian nationals, including 10 seafarers, have lost their lives," the Indian Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement. | It said 75 Indians were injured, with the highest, 32, in the United Arab Emirates. | The ministry also said in a separate accident "not related to attacks", 12 Indian nationals were killed at the Ras Laffan gas facility in Qatar. | Read More: Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, 12 other countries announce mu…
(2026-07-30). Trump goes ballistic against Mojtaba after Iran rains fire on Jordan base: 'will beat f**king s**t…'. hindustantimes.com Tensions between the U.S. and Iran are spiraling again after fresh Iranian strikes reportedly targeted American bases in Jordan. President Donald Trump has vowed a fierce response, even as indirect talks with Tehran continue. The latest escalation comes alongside U.S.-Saudi operations against Iran-backed militias in Iraq, raising fears of a wider Gulf conflict.
(2026-07-30). Trump thought Iran deal would be easy, but now his own officials say the war has no real strategy. hindustantimes.com Six months into the Iran war, insiders say Trump is "exasperated," lashing out at aides over a conflict he never meant to be long and drawn‚Äëout, with no clear endgame or definition of victory. This video unpacks reports of shouting matches, clashing hardliners and negotiators, and a White House insisting it's "locked and loaded" even as strategy falls apart.
(2026-07-30). Tuesday 7/28: Stop The War with Iran STANDOUT. indybay.org Window on the Bay Park | 717 Del Monte Ave Monterey…
(2026-07-30). The dark shadow spreading across Latin America. links.org.au 
Trump and the global far right have made serious progress in Latin America. The next big battle against this neofascist wave has already begun in Brazil, writes Ana Cristina Carvalhaes.
(2026-07-30). How does a safe zone in Lebanon become a target three times? aljazeera.com Three times in three decades, Qana's shelters were bombed. AJLabs tracks a village the Israeli military keeps hitting.
(2026-07-30). Stop U.S.-Israeli Pogroms in the West Bank! Free Palestine! wibailoutpeople.org We need you to channel your rage, frustration, and grief into effective, strategic BDS action now. Apartheid Israel's military occupation forces have shielded Israeli settlers while they terrorized Palestinian communities, murdering, burning, and injuring hundreds. In a brazen display of impunity, Israel's genocidal forces have launched massive collective punishment operations across the territory, committing more …
(2026-07-30). How Hakeem Jeffries and J Street Teamed Up for Arming Genocide. indybay.org The oxymoron of "pro-Israel, pro-peace"
(2026-07-30). Led by Donkeys paid £27k for destroyed anti-genocide banner. thecanary.co 
Protest group Led by Donkeys has received more than £27,000 in compensation for a banner unlawfully taken by the Greater London Authority and subsequently destroyed. The banner, which read "Yes, it's a genocide", was seized during a peaceful protest in Parliament Square. It was taken as part of the UK's authoritarian war on speech and […] | By
(2026-07-30). Palestine campaigners protesting scandalous Israel match occupy Irish Department of Sport. thecanary.co 
Irish anti-genocide activists have boldly occupied the Department of Sport's headquarters in Dublin. The campaigners did so in opposition to the Football Association of Ireland's (FAI) disgraceful decision to proceed with fixtures against apartheid 'Israel', the illegitimate land theft project occupying historic Palestine. In a statement, League of Ireland Fans for Palestine, a key player […] | By
(2026-07-30). The journey of a young Rohingya man from genocide to survival and hope. globalvoices.org 
(2026-07-30). Parlamento cubano aprueba nueva ley para "que sea seguro invertir en la tierra" cubadebate.cu La norma actualiza el régimen jurídico sobre la propiedad, posesión, uso y transmisión de tierras en Cuba, y establece nuevas disposiciones para promover la producción agropecuaria, la incorporación de productores y el aprovechamiento sostenible de los recursos naturales.
(2026-07-30). Shakeel Bhaktawer: "We must stand up for humanity. Down with Trump-Netanyahu, Free Palestine" unitedworldint.com By Shakeel Bhaktawer, International Representative of the South African Communist Party The international conference entitled "The Alliance to Prevent a Great War," organized by the World Civilizations Initiative Research Center, was held at the Meyra Palace Hotel in Ankara on 18—19 July 2026. UWI will present the speeches held on the conference during the coming …
(2026-07-30). Apartheid wealth cannot buy silence on Gaza. aljazeera.com South African universities must resist donors who use financial power to impose political obedience.
(2026-07-30). Israel bombs Gaza family's tent, killing children after bombing their home. thecanary.co 
The occupation has murdered children of the Al Balawi family overnight in Gaza. Israel is continuing to violate the supposed 'ceasefire' nightly. The family's tent in Gaza City was bombed, killing several children and severely wounding others — among multiple such bombings around midnight. Palestinian journalist Hossam Shabat posted a graphic series of images depicting […] | By
(2026-07-30). Saturday 8/15: "They Have Names" a theatrical act in solidarity with Gaza. indybay.org Uptown Gallery @ Sumud Mural | 401 26th Street, Oakland, CA 94612…
(2026-07-30). Gaza ceasefire talks show rare progress as Hamas discusses weapons plan, sources say. tribune.com.pk 
Talks between mediators and Hamas leaders in Cairo on implementing a US-brokered Gaza peace plan have made rare progress, sources close to the negotiations said on Thursday, although an Israeli official said the proposed terms did not meet Israel's demands. | Israeli strikes killed at least six Palestinians in Gaza, including two children, on Thursday, according to medics. | A Hamas official and a diplomat involved in the Cairo discussions described the talks as "positive" and said they were making progress. The Hamas official said the developments would depend on Israel's response and whether they could lead…
(2026-07-30). Netanyahu admits decrease in popularity among US public, blames it on social media. tribune.com.pk 
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday admitted there was a decrease in popularity of Israel and his administration among the American public, blaming the change on social media. | Public opinion toward Israel in the US has grown increasingly negative, according to several recent polls, reflecting mounting concern over Israel's military campaign in Gaza. | One July survey by the Pew Research Centre found that Americans have become more critical of both the Israeli people and government in recent years. | The poll said that in 2026, 42% of Americans viewed the Israeli people unfavourably, up fro…
(2026-07-30). Remembering Hugo Chávez on His Birth Anniversary. orinocotribune.com By Néstor Rivero Pérez — Jul 28, 2026 | On July 28, 1954, Hugo Chávez Frías was born in the town of Sabaneta, Barinas, and would over the years forge political and military thinking that would reshape perspectives of regional integration in the 21st century for Venezuela and South America as a whole. | No to colonial subjugation
| A scholar of the political thought of the Liberator, President Chávez Frías upheld the Liberator's thesis regarding the need for the "Balance of the Universe," thus firmly upholding sovereignty against any subjugation to colonial power structures relating to both the Holy All…
(2026-07-30). Protesters demand "Free Maduro and Flores now!" iacenter.org By Sue Harris July 28, 2026 July 22 — New York City activists demonstrated in support of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and First Combatant Cilia Flores, going from 8: 00 a.m. until almost 11: 00 a.m. at the Daniel Patrick Moynihan U.S. Courthouse in lower Manhattan, New York City When they left, they marched out in a cohesive group. People at the rally represented many organizations, including Bronx Anti-War, Brooklyn Against War, Black Alliance for Peace, December 12 Movement, Struggle for Socialism Party and Workers World Party. Speakers addressed not only the kidnapping of Maduro and Flores from Vene…
(2026-07-30). Solidarity Activism in Venezuela. worldbeyondwar.org We present a summary of the support and distribution of priority supplies (food, medical supplies, and medicines) carried out in the La Guaira and El Junquito sectors, following the earthquake in Venezuela. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2026-07-30). China's first automated port railway link starts operation in Xiamen. ecns.cn China's first dedicated railway line for sea-rail intermodal transport began operating Tuesday at Xiamen Yuandu Port in Fujian Province, according to COSCO Shipping.
(2026-07-30). US mulls scuppering Washington ambassador pick over human rights spat. al-monitor.com By Gabriel Stargardter, Humeyra Pamuk, Gram Slattery and Andrea ShalalPARIS/WASHINGTON July 29 (Reuters) – The United States is considering delaying, or even blocking, President Emmanuel Macron's choice for France's next ambassador to Washington following public French criticism of the country's human rights record, according to four sources.
(2026-07-30). The price of international citizenship Switzerland showing NZ the climate way. asiapacificreport.nz By Jeremy Rose In the run-up to the 1975 New Zealand election, the Labour, National, Social Credit, and Values parties all committed to the target of spending 1 percent of gross national product on foreign aid, with 70 percent of that coming from the government. If we had met that target, the government would have…
(2026-07-30). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-07-30). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 9:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-07-30). New Zealand top diplomat draws Chinese embassy complaint in racism row. tribune.com.pk 
Beijing's embassy in New Zealand said it had raised an official complaint Thursday after top diplomat Winston Peters told a lawmaker of Chinese descent to "go back to your own country". | Populist NZ First leader Peters was asked by China-born Green Party member Lawrence Xu-Nan: "Are you vaccinated?" during a heated debate about New Zealand's response to the Covid pandemic on Wednesday. | In response, Peters said the lawmaker, who was born in the Chinese city of Tianjin but grew up in New Zealand, had "come here five minutes ago". | "Go back to your own country. That's where they lie like a flatfish, but they…
(2026-07-30). Trump administration appeals to never-before-used court for deportation. aljazeera.com US government prosecutors are seeking the removal of Nazira Haji Zada, though she faces no criminal charges.
(2026-07-30). Trump Contracts for Increased Production Capacity at Lockheed. indybay.org It will be hard to evaluate the impact of these contracts on Santa Cruz county locations of Lockheed because of the secret, cutting edge guidance technology in our precision targeting missiles. | Most of the money will go to red states.
(2026-07-30). Jamshoro plant to fully switch to Thar coal. tribune.com.pk 
A stakeholder meeting was held at the Thar Block-1 mine site to advance discussions on the supply of indigenous Thar coal for the 660-megawatt Jamshoro power project. | The meeting was attended by K-Electric (KE) Chairman Shaheryar Arshad Chishty, Thar Coal Energy Board MD Tariq Ali Shah, Sino Sindh Resources Limited (SSRL) CEO Li Jigen, Jamshoro Power Company Limited (JPCL) CEO Muhammad Abdul Vakil and representatives of the Private Power and Infrastructure Board. | Discussions focused on coal supply arrangements for the Jamshoro project during its interim blended coal operations and following its proposed co…
(2026-07-30). Lukashenko calls for cleanup of Belovezhskaya Pushcha. eng.belta.by "There are far too many | fallen trees. I am dissatisfied with what is happening in Belovezhskaya | Pushcha. Order must be restored," Aleksandr Lukashenko | said.
(2026-07-30). Infantino insists FIFA's World Cup plan is proposal and not 'obligation'. aljazeera.com Football governing bodies hit out at plans to sell World Cup stakes, as FIFA insist proposal is not an 'obligation'.
(2026-07-30). Trump Administration Reportedly Considering Military Operations in Mali. wibailoutpeople.org These attacks are purportedly being planned against an Islamist rebel grouping, yet the military government has been a target of the West along with neighboring Niger and Burkina Faso of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) By Abayomi AzikiweEditor, Pan-African News WireWednesday July 29, 2026Geopolitical Analysis In a recent Washington Post article, it reports that …
(2026-07-30). MHT Direct 2nd-yr Pharmacy Admission 2026 Merit List Released, Check Now. ummid.com The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell has published today i.e. Sunday July 26, 2026 on its official website dsp2026.mahacet.org.in Merit List of students seeking admission in Direct Second Year Full Time Under Graduate Course in Pharmacy (B Pharm and Pharm D) for the academic year 2026-27.
(2026-07-30). Lebanese lawyers seek probe of banker over Netanyahu dinner. al-monitor.com By Tala RamadanBEIRUT, July 29 (Reuters) – A group of Lebanese lawyers filed a complaint with the country's top prosecutor on Wednesday requesting an investigation into banker Antoun Sehnaoui over a dinner he allegedly co-hosted in Washington that was attended by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.The document accused Sehnaoui of "communicating with the Israeli enemy", one of the complainants, lawyer Mohamad Amer Al Haj Hassan, told reporters.
(2026-07-30). Régis Debray: Metamorphoses. newleftreview.org Reflections on having lived the passage from one age to another, as prospects give way to retrospects, pages to screens and time to space. With the close of one century, the onset of the next provides an occasion to take stock of what has been lost—and what gained—in the transition.
(2026-07-30). Teamsters proclaim "victory" at United Airlines while withholding contract from 11,000 mechanics. wsws.org More than a week after declaring an "industry-leading" agreement, the Teamsters have still not released a term sheet, wage schedule or contract language to United mechanics.
(2026-07-30). Power consumers may face Rs1.20 tariff hike. tribune.com.pk 
Electricity tariffs are likely to increase by Rs1.20 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) on account of fuel adjustment for June 2026, dealing another blow to inflation-weary consumers. | The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) conducted a public hearing on Tuesday to consider the fuel price adjustment. The Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA) has filed a petition calling for a hike of Rs1.20 per unit. According to the CPPA managing director, 13.07 billion units of electricity were sold in June. The reference fuel cost was estimated at Rs7.71, but the actual cost jumped to Rs8.91 per unit, mainly due to…
(2026-07-30). US appeals court rejects Trump expansion of mandatory migrant detention. aljazeera.com Appeals court rules that the Trump administration cannot deny detained migrants the chance for release on bond.
(2026-07-30). The Era of Decentralized Observation. wattsupwiththat.com The thermometer is an observation. The black box is an interpretation.
(2026-07-30). Fraudster sent mum £2m before she made suspect Reform donation. thecanary.co 
Reform UK and Nigel Farage are facing questions over multiple, ongoing financial scandals right now. Several of them link to the aristocrat George Cottrell (a.k.a. 'Posh George'). Somehow, the details keep looking worse and worse for everyone involved: New excl: George Cottrell transferred $2m to his mother days before her donations to Reform Sources say […] | By
(2026-07-30). The multicultural generosity Pauline see. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-07-30). Kurds still waiting to go home despite govt deal. al-monitor.com At a desolate Syrian camp, home to thousands of displaced Kurds, Ahmad Oussi appealed for help to return to his hometown, seven years after a Turkish offensive drove him out. | Residents of the Talaeh camp complain former Turkish-backed fighters are squatting in their properties in the Ras al-Ain area, around 70 kilometres (40 miles) away.
(2026-07-30). West Oak Lane renters could receive cash refunds under new class-action settlement. whyy.org Have a question about Philly's neighborhoods or the systems that shape them? PlanPhilly reporters want to hear from you! Tenants at Bentley Manor in West Oak Lane are celebrating. | A Philadelphia judge granted preliminary approval this week to a class-action settlement residents reached with If given final approval, Odin would be required to provide roughly $142,000 in rel…
(2026-07-30). 'Dangerous tipping point': California leads suit against Trump over environmental deregulation. peoplesworld.org 
OAKLAND, Calif.—As intense heatwaves become more common and climate scientists issue more alarming warnings, many states and environmentalists are pushing back on what they see as the Trump administration's climate change denialism. California Attorney General Rob Bonta this week co-led a coalition of 19 attorneys general and one city in filing a lawsuit against the …
(2026-07-30). 80 Taiwan journalism students complete Hunan internship. ecns.cn The ninth "Love in Mango" program placed students at Hunan Broadcasting System, where they produced nearly 200 short videos and 1,500 social media posts.
(2026-07-30). Can the UN's Refugee Convention survive? aljazeera.com The 1951 UN Refugee Convention marks its 75th anniversary this week but is facing anti-migration sentiment in the West.
(2026-07-30). Oil jumps 8% as US-Iran war pressures Saudi Arabia, explosions hit Egypt. al-monitor.com The price of benchmark Brent crude climbed past $90 per barrel on Wednesday after a renewed round of US-Iran hostilities shattered a days-long lull in fighting and the Houthis targeted Saudi oil exports.
(2026-07-30). Samoa face World Rugby ban over PM's 'political madness', opposition warns. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Margot Staunton of RNZ Pacific Samoa's opposition leader Tuilaepa Sa'ilele Malielegaoi says the country faces suspension by World Rugby today because of "a dirty political move" by the government. Tuilaepa's spoke to RNZ Pacific after the government announced that it was pulling its support of Lakapi Samoa due to "unresolved internal issues and division"
(2026-07-30). Congo's Ebola death toll passes 1,500 as it struggles to halt spread. aljazeera.com There's still no vaccine for the Bundibugyo strain of the virus as the country struggles for control in infected areas.
(2026-07-30). Palestine Action co-founder wins UK Supreme Court appeal bid. aljazeera.com Huda Ammori has won permission to challenge Palestine Action's ban at the UK Supreme Court.
(2026-07-30). Capitalism's 'Metabolic Rift'. portside.org Capitalism's 'Metabolic Rift' |
(2026-07-30). Over 860 trucks queue at Belarus' border to enter EU. eng.belta.by Additionally, there are 249 passenger cars waiting to cross into Poland and 110 into Lithuania.
(2026-07-30). Jack Copley: Rentier Regimes. newleftreview.org Jack Copley on Timothy Mitchell, The Alibi of Capital. Capital re-conceptualized as terraforming expropriation of the future.
(2026-07-30). Thursday 8/6: Nuclear Abolition or Extinction: A Rally and Protest at Livermore Lab. indybay.org Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory- West Gate | Vasco Rd. and Westgate Dr. | Livermore, CA 94551…
(2026-07-30). Belarus, Sri Lanka to host joint business forum by year end. eng.belta.by Deputy Director of the National Export Promotion Center Yevgeny Rusak | met with Secretary General of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce Shiran | Fernando to discuss ways to boost Belarusian-Sri Lankan business…
(2026-07-30). What's Happening At Pacifica? indybay.org Pacifica Foundation which runs KPFA, KPFK, KPFT, WBAI and WPFW is having a national election under new bylaws which are being challenged by listeners and programmers. The new election is already coming under challenge for the removal of candidates who are running in opposition to the present majority of the Pacifica Board .
(2026-07-30). The Powder Ridge Rock Festival That Never Happened. indybay.org 1971 Poster for the Powder Ridge Rock Festival, that never happened.
(2026-07-30). Eggs back in India school meals after outcry. geo.tv Students queue up to receive mid-day meals at a government primary school in Kolkata on July 9, 2026. — AFPKOLKATA: India's West Bengal state will bring back eggs to free school meals after a backlash against a decision by its Hindu nationalist government to replace them with…
(2026-07-30). Sri Lankan fake lefts defend government over killing of Negombo prisoners. wsws.org The fake left have chimed in, not to denounce the government and prison authorities for their brutality, but to join the chorus calling for prison reform and how to run the jails more efficiently.
(2026-07-30). Monday 7/27: No Monarchs Monday: Weekly Protest at Tesla in San Francisco. indybay.org At the Tesla Dealership, 999 Van Ness (corner of Van Ness and O'Farrell), San Francisco…
(2026-07-30). Fetterman Votes With GOP Yet Again on War Powers Resolution to Rein In Trump. truthout.org WASHINGTON — For the second time in as many weeks, a War Powers Resolution aimed at curbing President Donald Trump's war with Iran failed to pass the U.S. Senate Thursday. The vote breakdown, 49-50, fell along familiar lines as previous War Powers votes, with Republican Sens. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, Rand Paul of Kentucky and Susan Collins of Maine supporting the measure. |
(2026-07-30). Senate Should End Blanche's Nomination, Not Just Delay It. commondreams.org In response to the Senate Judiciary Committee postponing its vote on Trump's unqualified personal lawyer Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general, MoveOn Political Action Chief Communications Officer Joel Payne released the following statement: "Todd Blanche's nomination is stalled because his record is corrupt and indefensible. He has spent his career proving that there is no legal principle he will not bend and no institution he will not compromise in service of Donald Trump. His blind loyalty, willingness to use the justice system to protect the president, and role in a sweetheart settlement benefiting…
(2026-07-30). Father of Georgia Apalachee school shooter sentenced to 15 years in prison. aljazeera.com Colin Gray, 55, was convicted of second-degree murder after his son Colt carried out a school shooting that killed four.
(2026-07-30). Nazi-linked Reform councillor linked to vigilante street group. thecanary.co 
The National have linked a Reform councillor who spoke at a 'Nazi rally' to a far-right vigilante group. And she's not even the only one linked to these awful groups: NEW: Reform councillor Audrey Dempsey, who shared a stage with neo-Nazis this weekend in Glasgow, has actually been "advising" a far-right vigilante street patrol group […] | By
(2026-07-30). Saturday 8/1: Hikers for Palestine: Walking in Solidarity with the Children of Palestine. indybay.org Canyon Meadow Staging Area, Reinhardt Redwood Regional Park (7867 Redwood Road, Oakland, CA 94619)…
(2026-07-30). Japan, IOM Equip FIA with Advanced Border Technology to Combat Human Trafficking. thinktank.pk Pakistan has taken a major step toward strengthening border security and combating human trafficking as the International Organization for Migration (IOM), with financial support from the Government of Japan, officially handed over advanced border management equipment and transport vehicles to the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA). The ceremony, held at the FIA Headquarters in Islamabad, marked …
(2026-07-30). US Senate rejects attempt to limit military action against Iran. tribune.com.pk 
The US Senate narrowly defeated a procedural attempt on Thursday to force a debate on a resolution that would have restricted President Donald Trump's authority to conduct military operations against Iran. | In a 49-50 vote, the chamber rejected a "motion to discharge" the measure, introduced by Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand. | It sought to direct the withdrawal of US forces from unauthorised hostilities against Iran unless Congress explicitly issued a declaration of war. Because the motion failed to secure a simple majority, the resolution remains stalled in the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, effectively prese…
(2026-07-30). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 4:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-07-30). Chikunga launches documentary celebrating special Olympics athletes. sanews.gov.za Chikunga launches documentary celebrating special Olympics athletes | Minister in the Presidency responsible for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Sindisiwe Chikunga, has reaffirmed government's commitment to advancing the rights and inclusion of persons with disabilities through sport. | Chikunga made the commitment during the premiere of Catching the Wind, a documentary celebrating the resilience, courage, and achievements of Special Olympics South Africa athletes. | Chikunga, together with Special Olympics South Africa (SOSA) Chairperson, Dr Mathews Phosa, officially launched the documentary at Ster-…
(2026-07-30). Police assure of uninterrupted supply of rape kits. sanews.gov.za Police assure of uninterrupted supply of rape kits | Acting Minister of Police Firoz Cachalia has sought to reassure South Africans that there is no shortage of adult or child rape evidence collection kits anywhere in the country. ⚪ In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Ministry of Police said rape evidence collection kits remain available nationwide, with additional supplies currently being distributed as part of routine procurement and stock replenishment processes. ⚪ The Ministry said the deliveries are proceeding according to plan to ensure health and policing facilities remain adequately stocked and that…
(2026-07-30). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 5:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-07-30). Lukashenko calls to explore LED lamp market more actively. eng.belta.by Belarus needs to more actively explore the market for LED lamps, for which there are both the personnel and the competencies, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at a meeting to discuss the development prospects of Horizont Holding Company.
(2026-07-30). DTE Maha Post SSC Diploma 2026 Round 2 Allotment – Steps, Link. ummid.com Directorate of Technical Education (DTE) Maharashtra is releasing on its official website 'poly26.dtemaharashtra.gov.in' today i.e. Thursday July 23, 2026 the CAP Round 2 Seat Allotment Result of the students seeking admission in First Year Post SSC Diploma Technical and Polytechnic Courses in Engineering / Technology for the year 2026-27.
(2026-07-30). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 11:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-07-30). 'Workhorse' humanoid robots from Ningbo head to global markets. ecns.cn A humanoid robot innovation center in Ningbo, east China's Zhejiang Province, is developing practical robots for industrial and commercial applications, with one model already deployed at a European home appliance manufacturer's plant.
(2026-07-30). Bodies of six abducted labourers found. tribune.com.pk 
Six labourers abducted from the Kalatak area of Balochistan's Kech district two days ago were found dead in Nasirabad on Thursday, according to government officials and local sources. | Balochistan Home Department Adviser Babar Yousafzai confirmed the recovery of the bodies, saying four of the victims were from Punjab and two from Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa. | According to local accounts, the labourers were on their way to a worksite when armed men intercepted them in the Kalatak area. A contractor from K-P, who had reportedly been living in Turbat for several decades, was accompanying the labourers. | The contractor…
(2026-07-30). State Department Mislabels Every Country on Map of Africa at Global Conference. truthout.org The U.S. State Department presented a map of Africa at a global AIDS conference this week in which every country was mislabelled and its borders jumbled. The map, as first reported by Substack writer and AIDS expert Emily Bass and confirmed by Reuters, "caused a stir" when it was presented by a top official from the foreign affairs agency. The graphic shows an outline of Africa with six… |
(2026-07-30). China launches communication technology experimental satellites. ecns.cn China successfully launched communication technology experimental satellites 27A and 27B from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in north China's Shanxi Province on Thursday.
(2026-07-30). China's gaming market reaches 684 million users. ecns.cn China's gaming market generated 188.45 billion yuan ($26.4 billion) in sales revenue in the first half of 2026, up 12.17% year on year, with 684 million users, according to a report released Thursday at the China Digital Entertainment Conference.
(2026-07-30). Trump gives data centres freedom to cause acid rain. thecanary.co 
Data centres are getting a bad reputation for how much energy and water they use (something particularly problematic for AI data centres). The reputation these data centres have will likely only get worse too, because Trump is seemingly giving them permission to create acid rain: The Trump administration has exempted data centers from acid rain […] | By
(2026-07-30). Canadian workers defend Will Lehman in face of death threat from top UAW official. wsws.org Will Lehman, a candidate for the presidency of the United Auto Workers in the ongoing election, was sent a death threat by a top union official and close ally of current President Shawn Fain. Workers across Canada have responded angrily to Jensen's thuggish behaviour and sent statements of solidarity to the WSWS.
(2026-07-30). India's "Cockroach Movement" Woke Up a Nation. But Is It Already Asleep Again? truthout.org Clad in a black T-shirt and sporting slightly unkempt hair, Abhijeet Dipke conducted the massive crowd in front of him. As they waved a sea of Indian flags to the beat of the music, he stood over them waving one back. The song they were all singing, "Maa Tujhe Salaam," is one of India's most patriotic, released by A.R. Rahman in 1997 to mark the country's 50th year of independence. |
(2026-07-30). Desperately Seeking Scapegoats. commondreams.org 
(2026-07-30). Saudi Arabia confirmed to host Asian Champions League Elite finals. aljazeera.com Saudi Arabia has hosted the last two Asian Champions League Elite finals and has now been confirmed for the next three.
(2026-07-30). Lukashenko explains decision to send negligent agricultural workers to the army. eng.belta.by We are simply giving them the opportunity to prove themselves in a different kind of work, a difficult, masculine one, the head of state explained.
(2026-07-30). The People's Library at Corey's Square in Madison! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-07-30). Wednesday 8/26: Picket & Pray. indybay.org Zoom | zoom.us/meeting/register/tU6krXE_RRGWnxK……
(2026-07-30). Tamil Nadu MBBS, BDS Rank List 2026: Time, Link to Check. ummid.com The Directorate of Medical Education Tamil Nadu (DME Tamil Nadu) is publishing soon on its official website 'tnmedicalselection.net' and 'tnhealth.tn.gov.in' the Rank List, also called as Merit List, of the students who have registered for TN MBBS / BDS Counselling for NEET 2026 (NEET UG 2026) based admission in different Medical Courses for the academic year 2026-27.
(2026-07-30). Split at the Fed as it keeps interest rate on hold. wsws.org Bond markets signal that inflation is set to rise over coming months and maybe even years.
(2026-07-30). Chinese online literature platforms draw 250 million registered users overseas. ecns.cn Chinese online literature platforms had about 250 million registered users overseas by the end of 2025, with active users spanning more than 200 countries and regions, according to a report released on Thursday.
(2026-07-30). transgender community protests soaring prices. al-monitor.com Hundreds of transgender Pakistanis and supporters protested against surging inflation in the southern city of Karachi on Wednesday, as a spike in prices amid the Middle East war disproportionately hits the vulnerable community. | Though Pakistan's transgender community has received legal protections in recent years, many face social and family stigma, often leading to economic deprivation that forces some to earn an income from begging.
(2026-07-30). Belarus sends first end-to-end freight train to Uzbekistan. eng.belta.by An official send-off was held at Orsha-Vostochnaya station on 30 July for the first end-to-end freight train Slavic Caravan, which will travel along the route Belarus – Russia – Kazakhstan – Uzbekistan.
(2026-07-30). UN launches hunt for next chief amid rising challenges. aljazeera.com Antonio Guterres's successor will be tasked with revitalising an organisation in crisis and facing pressure to reform.
(2026-07-30). How can you save water and avoid drainage faults. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-07-30). Saturday 9/19: Clonetopia 2026 II: NorCal Clone Release Festival. indybay.org 7 Stars Holistic Healing Center + Exit Now Art Gallery (3219 Pierce St, Richmond, CA 94804)…
(2026-07-30). Global Mechanism on ICTs: Statement on international law. icrc.org Statement delivered by Noa Schreuer, Legal Adviser, at the first substantial plenary session of the UN Global Mechanism on ICTs, New York, 22 July 2026.
(2026-07-30). Araqchi presses European counterparts over use of bases in US operations. al-monitor.com DUBAI, July 30 (Reuters) – Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi urged Bulgaria to reconsider its decision to allow the temporary deployment of U.S. military aircraft at the Bezmer air base, Iranian state media reported on Thursday.
(2026-07-30). Unions boycott Labour Women's Conference over blanket trans ban policy. thecanary.co 
Four of the eleven unions officially affiliated with the Labour Party have announced that they will boycott the Labour Women's Conference this year. Unison, Aslef, Usdaw, and the Musicians' Union cited the party's decision to ban trans women from attending the event. The news follows Labour's cancellation of the 2025 women's conference after the Supreme […] | By
(2026-07-30). Auto sales rise, ownership drops. tribune.com.pk 
Stakeholders in Pakistan's automotive sector have renewed calls for a ten-year policy roadmap, warning that investors will continue to hesitate unless the government commits to long-term policy continuity in a capital-intensive industry that requires years to recoup investment. | The demand comes as the sector closes fiscal year 2025-26 on a strong note. According to data released by the Pakistan Automotive Manufacturers Association (PAMA), passenger car sales for FY2025-26 reached roughly 156,002 units, a 39% increase over the previous year. | Industry analysts attribute the rebound to improving macroeconomic…
(2026-07-30). Democracy Now! 2026-07-30 Thursday. democracynow.org Headlines for July 30, 2026; "Less Regulated Than Sandwiches": MIT Prof. Calls for Oversight as OpenAI Agent Hacks Other Firms; Citizens Bank Cuts Ties to ICE Prison Companies GEO Group & CoreCivic After Grassroots De-ICE Campaign; Report from Springfield, Ohio: Haitians Brace for ICE Crackdown After TPS Protections End | Headlines for July 30, 2026; "Less Regulated Than Sandwiches": MIT Prof. Calls for Oversight as OpenAI Agent Hacks Other Firms; Citizens Bank Cuts Ties to ICE Prison Companies GEO Group & CoreCivic After Grassroots De-ICE Campaign; Report from Springfield, Ohio: Haitians Br…
(2026-07-30). Pakistan, Saudi Arabia welcome Jordan proposal for Arab-Islamic meeting on Palestine. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia welcomed Jordan's proposal to convene a meeting of Arab and Islamic countries to address the worsening situation in Palestine, particularly in occupied East Jerusalem, the Foreign Office (FO) said on Thursday. | The announcement came after Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar held a telephone call with Saudi counterpart Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud. | According to the FO, the two foreign ministers exchanged views on regional and international developments, including recent developments in the Red Sea and the Bab al-Mandeb Strait. | Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign M…
(2026-07-30). The right to nationality in Mozambique: The application of 'Jus soli' in the fight against statelessness. globalvoices.org 
(2026-07-30). Blatant Misuse of Power: Bhopal Activist on Jauhar University Demolition Order. ummid.com The decision of the Yogi Adityanath-led Uttar Pradesh government to demolish 38 of the 40 buildings on the campus of Mohammad Ali Jauhar University in Rampur, including the university mosque under the pretext of "illegal construction," is one of the most sweeping misuse of power such, Razia Masood, a Bhopal-based Social Activist, said.
(2026-07-30). BOOK REVIEW — 'Railroaded: A Motorman's Story of the New York City Subway'. peoplesworld.org 
Bob Dylan sang "all night girls whispered escapades out on the D Train." Billy Strayhorn told us to take the A Train and "Listen to those rails a-thrummin." Author Fred Naiden has his own story to tell about his life in the New York transit system. A porter, a motorman and always a rider, his new …
(2026-07-30). "Humanitarian challenges today are global, and so must be the solutions" icrc.org Launch of the 2025 Beijing Symposium Report…
(2026-07-30). Lukashenko inspecting Brest Electric Lamp Plant. eng.belta.by The head of state heard a report on the current state and development prospects of the enterprise, which is part of the Horizont holding.
(2026-07-30). Friday 7/31: Discussion on: This is a Rare Time When Revolution Becomes Possible. indybay.org Revolution Books | 2444 Durant Avenue | Berkeley, CA…
(2026-07-30). Japan Has Officially Joined The Tomahawk Cruise Missile Club. twz.com 
The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) has fired a
(2026-07-30). SARS, SAPS deal blow to illicit alcohol trade. sanews.gov.za SARS, SAPS deal blow to illicit alcohol trade | In a multi-million-rand blow to the illicit alcohol trade, law enforcement officers caught smugglers red-handed offloading 26 000 litres of irregularly declared high-proof ethanol at an unregistered Kempton Park warehouse on Wednesday. ⚪ The crackdown was carried out by the South African Revenue Service (SARS), working with the South African Police Service (SAPS) DPCI Serious Commercial Crime Investigations. ⚪ "SARS, along with SAPS, raided premises identified as a storage facility for imported ethanol [96% alcohol]. The raid occurred as a consignment of the impor…
(2026-07-30). Xi congratulates Carlos Vila Nova on reelection as president of Sao Tome and Principe. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday congratulated Carlos Vila Nova on his reelection as president of Sao Tome and Principe.
(2026-07-30). New York Times publishes friendly interview with Mamdani. wsws.org There is growing disgust with capitalism and increasing interest in a socialist alternative, seen in the fact that millions are voting for candidates who call themselves socialist. The role of the DSA is to channel this political radicalization behind the Democrats in order to block the development of an independent movement of the working class.
(2026-07-30). Turkish TV-star-turned-mayor arrested in new blow to opposition. geo.tv Turkish TV-star-turned-mayor Erdal Besikcioglu gestures during an event. — Facebook/NurlanaKhalil
(2026-07-30). How Can We Get More Federal Funding For Hospitals & Healthcare In Every State? indybay.org Since 1980 no one has dared to speak up to repeal the Bayh-Dole Act. If it is repealed or amended, we can get a lot more federal funds for all States for healthcare, hospitals and housing. THE TIME IS NOW!!!
(2026-07-30). ICE detains travelers at US airports in expanding police state dragnet. wsws.org Masked federal agents are seizing immigrants with work authorization and pending legal claims, frequently without producing warrants, before imprisoning them in an increasingly deadly network of private concentration camps.
(2026-07-30). Allan's resigned: How will the media shut down Labor now. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-07-30). Lukashenko names most important issue worth repeating thousand times. eng.belta.by The head of state stressed that Belarus has preserved the legacy | inherited from the Soviet Union, including its enterprises, expertise, | and management experience.
(2026-07-30). Lukashenko confirms Belarus' interest in expanding cooperation with Morocco. eng.belta.by Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko congratulated King Mohammed VI of Morocco on the national holiday, Throne Day'é…
(2026-07-30). Malegaon Joins Protest for Protection of Jauhar University, Students Rights. ummid.com As student movements continue to gain momentum across India over issues concerning educational justice and democratic rights, Bedari Foundation has announced a special public gathering in Malegaon to express solidarity with the students protesting at Jantar Mantar, New Delhi, and to support the movement for the protection of Mohammad Ali Jauhar University, Rampur.
(2026-07-30). Lukashenko outlines priorities for Electric Lamp Plant development. eng.belta.by The head of state noted that the current economic situation is favorable, and with the right approach the Brest Electric Lamp Plant will be able to compete with other market players, provided certain conditions are met.
(2026-07-30). Japanese prime minister, defense minister under fire for staged earthquake relief photos. ecns.cn A photo released by Japan's Ministry of Defense after a magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Kumamoto Prefecture on Tuesday has drawn criticism online, with many Japanese netizens accusing officials of staging a publicity image during a national disaster.
(2026-07-30). To Beat a State-Capitalist Rival, Washington Became One: Inside the New Critical Minerals Race. moderndiplomacy.eu On July 10, almost exactly a year after the Pentagon announced it was becoming the largest shareholder in MP Materials, the International Energy Agency put a number on what that deal was designed to prevent: $6.5 trillion in global downstream production now sits exposed to China's rare-earth export curbs — restrictions currently suspended under an …
(2026-07-30). 'Scandal within a scandal': DWP fails to begin Post Office convictions review. thecanary.co 
The UK government's Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is still failing families affected by the potentially wrongful Post Office convictions scandal. It's now almost 12 months since the DWP first announced its review into its infamous handling of prosecutions against Post Office staff. Yet no review has begun and still no reviewer is even […] | By
(2026-07-30). Govt unveils four-year digital policy. tribune.com.pk 
Federal Minister for Religious Affairs Sardar Muhammad Yousuf on Wednesday unveiled Pakistan's first four-year Hajj Policy (2027 ñ2030), aimed at ensuring transparent and digital governance, accountability, merit and improved logistical facilities for pilgrims. | He announced that, for the first time, pilgrims will be able to choose their preferred Hajj year in advance under a four-year Hajj registration and waiting list system. The minister said three to four-year contracts could be signed for accommodation, transport, catering, air travel and cargo services, which would improve the quality of faciliti…
(2026-07-30). China in phots: China's C919 high-altitude jet completes test flight. ecns.cn China's C919 passenger jet's high-altitude variant completed its first flight test on Wednesday, marking an important step in the development of the C919 aircraft family.
(2026-07-30). Chinese-developed games' overseas revenue jumps 30.2% in H1. ecns.cn Overseas revenue from Chinese-developed games reached $12.37 billion in the first half of 2026, up 30.22% from a year earlier, according to the China Game Industry Report for January—June 2026, released Thursday in Shanghai.
(2026-07-30). Protest group says 30 dead in Pakistan-administered Kashmir vote unrest. aljazeera.com Deadly clashes reported in Pakistan-administered Kashmir amid first round of voting for regional elections on July 27.
(2026-07-30). Lukashenko sets 2026 harvest target at 12m tonnes. eng.belta.by "The harvest must be brought in now. Overall, the national crop should | be no lower than last year's level. If you deliver 12 million tonnes, | that will be a great achievement," said Aleksandr Lukashenko.
(2026-07-30). Major strikes drew 13% more workers in 2025 as sanitation, aerospace and health care employees walked out. nationofchange.org Federal figures count only stoppages involving 1,000 or more workers, which EPI says leaves out many people who walk off the job, while a broader university tracker recorded a slight decline in total work stoppage activity.
(2026-07-30). Anatomy of a State Blunder: Quebec's "Green" Gas Fiasco. wattsupwiththat.com the true lesson of this fiasco is political and democratic. It underscores the urgent need to break the lock on public debate. When a society converts environmental objectives into unassailable articles of faith, it deprives itself of rational debate, cost-benefit analysis, and responsiveness to warning signs.
(2026-07-30). Thursday 7/30: Help Victims of Another Tentcrusher Expedition on Thursday July 30? indybay.org Coral St. between Hiway 9/River St. and Limekiln…
(2026-07-30). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 7:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-07-30). New pig complex in Gomel District set to produce first output in 2028. eng.belta.by Belarusian Prime Minister Aleksandr Turchin visited the facility during his trip to Gomel Oblast on 30 July.
(2026-07-30). Webinar Creative Resistance and Media Activism in Western Sahara. worldbeyondwar.org By Nonviolence International, Solidarity Rising, & World BEYOND War, July 30, 2026 | This webinar brought together Sahrawi activists, scholars, filmmakers, and journalists to show that resistance isn't only remembered — it's created, published, and performed every day. Across the refugee camps and the occupied territories, poetry, music, and visual art sustain morale and preserve identity, while citizen journalists and digital organizers break through Morocco's media restrictions and the silence the rest of the world has allowed to settle over Western Sahara. | Speakers include Mahfud Bechri, Najla Lamin…
(2026-07-30). Australia School Photos Scraped for AI-Fueled Image Misuse. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Students taking a group photo. | © 2016 Owen Franken/Getty Images | Australia's eSafety commissioner issued an advisory on July 28 urging schools to review how they share images online, citing a rise in the misuse of school photos. Between January and March 2026, the commissioner received over 100 reports concerning anonymous accounts targeting schools and school staff through misuse of images taken from official school websites and social media accounts. Much of the content, shared on platforms including TikTok and Instagram, involved artificial intelligence (AI)-generated materia…
(2026-07-30). China's cultural sector revenue up 4.6% in H1. ecns.cn Revenue of China's major cultural and related enterprises rose 4.6% year on year to 7.2026 trillion yuan (about $1.003 trillion) in the first half of 2026, according to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on Thursday.
(2026-07-30). Why is US GDP growth slowing, and how can it be reversed? aljazeera.com Tariffs and oil price hikes create a supply shock, dragging down US economic growth in the second quarter of 2026.
(2026-07-30). Saturday Protest at SF Tesla Demands Justice for Lorenzo and Johan. indybay.org Trump reign of terror's latest victims sparks outrage from San Franciscans of all cultures…
(2026-07-30). Country lacks framework to fight tobacco harm. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan's public health and economic systems continue to carry the high cost of cigarette smoking while the country still lacks a coherent regulatory framework for tobacco harm reduction, speakers at an Express Tribune podcast said. | The discussion, organised with the Association for Smoking Alternatives Pakistan (ASAP), brought together ASAP Chief Executive Mirza Abeer, lawyer and senior economist Anwar Kashif Mumtaz, and family physician and public health expert Dr Aftab Ahmed Khan. They argued that complete cessation remains the best outcome, yet millions of adult smokers who repeatedly fail to quit are l…
(2026-07-30). China's renewable power generation exceeds 40% in H1. ecns.cn China's renewable energy sector extended its rapid expansion in the first half of the year, with renewable power generation accounting for a record 41.2% of total electricity generation for the first time, the National Energy Administration (NEA) said on Thursday.
(2026-07-30). Thea Riofrancos: The New World Climate Order. newleftreview.org An interview about the new parameters of climate politics, with the breakdown of global consensus. As the EU re-opens coal-fired plants and the US shuts down wind farms, China gouges the earth to churn out cheap green-energy products—and is met by anti-extractivist protestors.
(2026-07-30). Pathirage challenges Chopra-Nadeem javelin rivalry in Commonwealth final. aljazeera.com Sri Lanka's Rumesh Pathirage is favourite ahead of rivalry between India's Neeraj Chopra and Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem.
(2026-07-30). The Good News and the Bad News About the New Housing Law. portside.org The Good News and the Bad News About the New Housing Law |
(2026-07-30). highest court to hear Palestine appeal against ban. al-monitor.com Britain's Supreme Court said on Thursday it has agreed to hear the high-profile case brought by the co-founder of activist group Palestine Action appealing against a contentious government ban which has led to thousands of arrests. | Huda Ammori has been fighting the group's prohibition by the interior ministry since it was imposed in July 2025 under the UK's Terrorism Act.
(2026-07-30). Infantino's World Cup commercialisation push hits a brick wall. thecanary.co 
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has unveiled a commercial project. It could become one of the biggest financial ventures in the organisation's history. The plan would partially privatise FIFA's commercial operations, most notably the World Cup. For the first time, outside investors would be allowed to take a stake in these activities. Below, Al-Kanari breaks down […] | By
(2026-07-30). How Indian Gen Z Reawakened Democracy. ummid.com Although the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan remained the immediate rallying point, the students movement gradually became the collective voice of a generation confronting unemployment, compromised examinations, declining public accountability and diminishing confidence in institutions that were expected to guarantee fairness.
(2026-07-30). NEET Needs Fundamental Restructuring, Not Cosmetic Fixes. ummid.com The recurring crises surrounding National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) demonstrate that the problem lies not merely in its implementation but in the design of the system itself.
(2026-07-30). ABC News says FCC is carrying out intimidation campaign to shape coverage. aljazeera.com Trump administration has frequently sought to pressure companies over coverage critical of the president and his allies.
(2026-07-30). On Our Nightstands: July 2026. publicbooks.org At Public Books, our editorial staff and contributors are hard at work to provide readers with thought-provoking articles. But when the workday is done, what is actually on our nightstands? Here we bring you, in our own words, a behind-the-scenes look at what we have been reading this month. Nicholas Dames Editor in Chief Frederic …
(2026-07-30). Senate activity surges despite key gaps. tribune.com.pk 
Legislative activity in the Senate increased significantly during the 2025-26 parliamentary year, with the upper house passing nearly twice as many bills as the previous year, although persistent institutional weaknesses continued to undermine its overall performance. | According to an annual assessment released by the Pakistan Institute of Legislative Development and Transparency (PILDAT), the Senate approved 97 bills during the year, comprising 47 government bills and 50 private members' bills, compared with 51 bills passed in 2024-25. | The report noted a marked revival in private members' legislation along…
(2026-07-30). Israeli Military Mental Health Crisis Deepens as Two Female Israeli Soldiers Die by Suicide in the Past Two Days. worldbeyondwar.org 
"The endless wars take a heavy toll on us all: they inflict physical and mental wounds that will last for the rest of our lives. We are living between runs to the bomb shelters and announcements of fallen soldiers." #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2026-07-30). Bullet Holes in Protest Signs Look Real at Mountain View Demo Calling for Justice. indybay.org On July 25, a protest in Mountain View honored Lorenzo Salgado Araujo of Houston and Joan Sebastián Durán Guerrero of Maine and others killed by authorities. Some signs displayed bullet holes.
(2026-07-30). Zhengzhou-Moscow direct freight express train launched in central China's Henan. ecns.cn A freight train carrying postal parcels and cross-border e-commerce goods left Xinzheng East Station in central China's Henan Province on Thursday, bound for Moscow.
(2026-07-30). China slams U.S. decision to add power inverters, robots to 'Covered List'. ecns.cn China on Thursday strongly condemned a U.S. decision to add foreign-produced power inverters and advanced robotic devices to the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) "Covered List," calling the move discriminatory and a typical act of market distortion and unilateral bullying.
(2026-07-30). Gen Z Protest Is Reshaping Democracy in India. fpif.org Through a meme and a movement, Indian students have once again mobilized, this time in response to Chief Justice Surya Kant's comparison of unemployed youth to "cockroaches" and "parasites" attacking the system. This remark led to the creation of the The political movement was fueled by compounding
(2026-07-30). Meeting with Trump signals Netanyahu's Clout Is Waning. juancole.com The Conversation) — Appearing increasingly isolated and weakened, Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu
(2026-07-30). Drone hits gas storage tanker at Mediterranean port, Ambrey reports. al-monitor.com By Jonathan Saul, Marwa Rashad and Mohamed EzzLONDON/CAIRO, July 29 (Reuters) – A drone hit a U.S.-owned gas storage tanker at Egypt's Mediterranean port of Damietta, British maritime security firm Ambrey said on Wednesday, in an initial assessment that could signal a further spread of conflict across the Middle East.A statement from Egypt's petroleum ministry confirmed a fire at the port but made no mention of a drone attack and did not provide a cause for the incident.
(2026-07-30). Newspaper featuring Fields Medal winner Wang Hong sparks buying frenzy in China. ecns.cn A front-page profile of Chinese mathematician Wang Hong, published by Guangxi Daily following her Fields Medal win, has sparked a rare rush to buy the print edition, with copies reselling for as much as 65 yuan (about $9.60).
(2026-07-30). Ockenden report reveals a massive regression in UK maternity care linked to staff shortages. wsws.org The report found that between 2012-25 there were six avoidable maternal deaths, 94 avoidable stillbirths and 62 neonatal deaths of babies on the threshold of life at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust.
(2026-07-30). The impending collapse of California's transportation fuel infrastructure. onlineopinion.com.au A chain is only as strong as its weakest link, which is potentially catastrophic for the USA's defence…
(2026-07-30). World Cup 2026: When the spectator became the product. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-07-30). TN NEET UG Counselling 2026: Registration Window Re-Opens. ummid.com The Directorate of Medical Education Tamil Nadu (DME Tamil Nadu) has re-opened the registration window for the TN NEET UG 2026 Counselling conducted for admission in MBBS, BDS, BUMS, BHMS, BAMS and other medical courses run by the colleges in the State of Tamil Nadu.
(2026-07-30). Across Borders and Prison Walls: Keeping Families Connected During the Libya—Chad Conflict. icrc.org Long before the crises that followed 2011, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) had already built a long and sometimes difficult history of humanitarian engagement in Libya and across its borders.
(2026-07-30). China, Thailand to hold 'Falcon Strike 2026' joint air force training. ecns.cn China and Thailand will hold the "Falcon Strike 2026" joint air force exercise in Thailand in August, Jiang Bin, a spokesperson for China's Ministry of National Defense, said Thursday.
(2026-07-30). UN demands end of Ugandan clampdown on dissent. aljazeera.com Pervasive climate of fear condemned amid human rights violations and crackdowns on opposition.
(2026-07-30). 'The federal government is looking to ignore their rights': Delaware ACLU urges leaders to limit ICE, police cooperation. whyy.org The American Civil Liberties Union of Delaware is urging Gov. Matt Meyer, Attorney General Kathy Jennings and other state leaders to adopt statewide limits on how Delaware law enforcement agencies cooperate with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. | In a letter sent Monday and signed by more than two dozen advocacy and community organizations, the organization is calling for two immediate reforms: establishing clear statewide guidelines outlining when law enforcement can assist ICE; and guidance prohibiting state and local agencies from sharing information with federal immigration authorities unless ICE pre…
(2026-07-30). Tom Mertes: Manufacturing Impunity. newleftreview.org Tom Mertes on Richard Beck, Homeland. Origins and afterlives of America's long War on Terror.
(2026-07-30). Belarusian banks issue about Br3.6 bn in investment loans in H1 2026. eng.belta.by Belarusian banks issued around Br3.6 billion in investment loans in the first half of the year, Chairman of the Board of the National Bank of Belarus Roman Golovchenko told journalists before an expanded meeting of the National Bank's Board.
(2026-07-30). Argentina's Milei seeks to deport foreigners that spread 'hate' of country. aljazeera.com Experts have cast doubt on legality of the emergency decree as Milei decries a campaign of 'hostility' after World Cup.
(2026-07-30). Lukashenko outlines key requirements for constructing social facilities, housing. eng.belta.by During his working trip to Brest on 30 July, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko outlined the requirements for building social facilities and housing.
(2026-07-30). Shanghai, Catalonia strengthen business ties with cooperation pact. ecns.cn Business representatives from Shanghai and Catalonia signed a memorandum of cooperation in Shanghai on Tuesday, establishing a mechanism for regular exchanges between the two business communities.
(2026-07-30). UK left-wing MP Diane Abbott reinstated by Labour Party after suspension. aljazeera.com Diane Abbott returns to Labour, a year after her suspension over comments about racism.
(2026-07-30). PM pushes unified national data center. tribune.com.pk 
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday directed authorities to take immediate and effective measures to make the facilities of the newly established federal government-operated national central data center, Sky 47, available to all federal institutions. | He also directed that a meeting of the National Digital Commission should be convened at the earliest to take all stakeholders, including the provinces, into confidence regarding the policy. | Established under the Digital Nation Pakistan Act 2025, the commission is headed by the prime minister, while all provincial chief ministers serve as its members.
(2026-07-30). As ASEAN meets, manufactured confrontations in the South China Sea. wsws.org The clashes in the South China Sea during last week's ASEAN summit in Manila expose the deliberate manufacturing of conflict with China by the Philippine state, acting on behalf of a US drive to militarize Southeast Asia.
(2026-07-30). Madison: Urban Triage Produce Pop Up Every Thursday; Free Organic Produce! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-07-30). U.N. Expert Francesca Albanese Slams U.S. "Complicity" as Trump Meets Netanyahu Despite ICC Warrant. nationofchange.org We speak to Francesca Albanese, the United Nations special rapporteur on the occupied Palestinian territory, about Israel's continued impunity from international law.
(2026-07-30). Ida B. Wells' Family Is Debunking a Viral Claim About Nolan Wells. capitalbnews.org 
The messages came suddenly, and in great numbers. Friends. Colleagues. Acquaintances. Even strangers on Facebook and X. People kept asking Michelle Duster the same question: Was Nolan Wells — the Black 18-year-old from Mississippi whose death this month has triggered national outrage and demands for justice — really a descendant of Ida B. Wells? "I …
(2026-07-30). SARS warns public against new scam. sanews.gov.za SARS warns public against new scam | The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has warned the public of a new scam circulating via SMS and email claiming that recipients are owed a refund and directing them to a fraudulent website to claim it. ⚪ SARS said that scammers are now using artificial intelligence (AI) to generate professional-looking email templates that are harder to identify as fraudulent. ⚪ "If you receive it, please delete and block it. If in doubt, email the SARS IT Security team or visit the Scams and Phishing webpage to see the latest scam examples," SARS advised taxpayers. ⚪ The security team…
(2026-07-30). Beijing aggregate financing tops 1 trillion yuan in H1. ecns.cn Beijing's aggregate social financing rose by 1.058 trillion yuan ($145.2 billion) in the first half of 2026, the Beijing Branch of the People's Bank of China said Wednesday.
(2026-07-30). 'Three Demands…': Rahul Gandhi, AISA Students in Joint Call. ummid.com Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi and President of All India Students' Association (AISA) Neha Bora in a joint call Saturday July 25, 2026 reiterated students' three demands to end the protests underway at Jantar Mantar, New Delhi and other parts of India.
(2026-07-30). NA panel calls for uniform marriage age. tribune.com.pk 
The National Assembly Standing Committee on Human Rights on Wednesday called for adopting a uniform minimum marriage age across the country and directed the Ministry of Human Rights to strengthen coordination among relevant ministries and departments to effectively address social issues that are affecting the society. | The committee, which met at Parliament House under the chairpersonship of MNA Asiya Naz Tanoli, also appreciated the Ministry of Human Rights for successfully organizing the 9th OIC Ministerial Conference on Women in Islamabad, saying the event would contribute to promoting women's socio-econom…
(2026-07-30). Trump regime may be trying to kill Americans. indybay.org The convicted felon President Donald J, Trump and the Trump administration may be trying to kill Americans, one way or another.
(2026-07-30). US-Saudi Nuclear Deal: Redrawing Middle East's Atomic Map. ummid.com The latest US-Saudi Arabia nuclear agreement, formalised under Section 123 of the US Atomic Energy Act, gives American firms legal access to build out Saudi Arabia's civilian nuclear programme, alongside separate bilateral safeguards accord signed by Energy Secretary Chris Wright and Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman.
(2026-07-30). CAT 2026 Notification Released: Important Dates. ummid.com The Indian Institutes of Management (IIM) has published on its official website 'iimcat.ac.in' the notification of Common Admission Test 2026 (CAT 2026) along with the registration start date and other important dates.
(2026-07-30). Workers Struggles: Europe, Middle East & Africa. wsws.org Healthcare workers in Romania begin indefinite stoppage over pay and conditions; national 24-hour strike by rail workers in Italy for more pay and improved safety; protests across Tunisia and Libya due to collapsing infrastructure during heatwave…
(2026-07-30). Are Europe's Record Heatwaves Creating the Conditions for the Next Pandemic-Like Crisis? thinktank.pk For years, Europe prepared its public health systems to prevent another COVID-19-style pandemic. Today, however, a different kind of health challenge is emerging. According to the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC), increasingly long and intense heatwaves are creating conditions that allow infectious diseases to spread into parts of Europe where they were …
(2026-07-30). Shanghai-gifted red pandas debut in Taipei. ecns.cn Two red pandas donated by Shanghai Zoo to Taipei Zoo made their public debut on Tuesday, as Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an announced their names "Le Le" (joy) and "Tian Tian" (sweetness).
(2026-07-30). China does not seek trade surplus, will continue to expand imports: ministry. ecns.cn China has never deliberately pursued the goal of a trade surplus and will remain committed to expanding imports, a Ministry of Commerce official said Tuesday.
(2026-07-30). National Bank chief reports H1 2026 lending figures for Belarusian-made goods. eng.belta.by Lending for domestically produced goods is a very important area, and | the situation with supporting Belarusian manufacturers is looking good, | the National Bank head emphasized.
(2026-07-30). Fetterman Is So Unpopular That He Loses to "Someone Else" by 18 Points in Poll. truthout.org Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pennsylvania) is so unpopular that he would lose his hypothetical re-election by nearly 20 points to a generic "someone else" choice if the election were held today, new polling finds. PennLive/Bravo Group polling released Wednesday asked a group of Pennsylvania voters who they would vote for between Fetterman and "someone else." Fifty-eight percent of respondents said… |
(2026-07-30). MHT CET 2026 DSE Merit List Released: What Next? ummid.com The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell has published on Saturday July 25, 2026 on its official website dse2026.mahacet.org.in Merit List of students seeking admission in Direct Second Year Full Time Under Graduate Course in Engineering (B.E. / B Tech) for the academic year 2026-27.
(2026-07-30). China condemns Japanese right-wing forces' use of AI to distort history of aggression. ecns.cn A Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson on Tuesday condemned Japanese right-wing forces for using artificial intelligence (AI) to distort the history of Japan's wartime aggression against China, calling the effort "a blatant provocation to international fairness and justice and…
(2026-07-30). "Less Regulated Than Sandwiches" : MIT Prof. Calls for Oversight as OpenAI Agent Hacks Other Firms. 67.228.192.88:3000 
Artificial intelligence tools are quickly advancing in sophistication and capabilities, raising alarm among researchers and industry figures who say the technology needs to be more tightly regulated. This comes as OpenAI, maker of ChatGPT, recently disclosed that one of its experimental AI agents went rogue and secretly hacked into the infrastructure of several other companies in what was supposed to be a controlled test. Over 1,100 scientists and senior employees at top AI firms have called on the U.S. government to back international efforts to "deliberately pace" the development of the world'…
(2026-07-30). Golovchenko: Belarus' banking system meets all commitments for H1 2026. eng.belta.by The Belarusian banking system has fulfilled all its commitments for the | first half of the year, Roman Golovchenko, Chairman of the Board of the | National Bank of Belarus, told the media ahead of an expanded board…
(2026-07-30). Mystery blast jolts US gas tanker in Egypt after drone strike; another US ally dragged into war. hindustantimes.com Fresh explosions have been reported at Egypt's Damietta LNG terminal after an alleged drone strike reportedly hit a U.S.-owned gas storage tanker. Two LNG vessels were said to have caught fire during cargo discharge operations before being moved to safety. Is this another escalation in the widening Middle East conflict? Here's what we know so far.
(2026-07-30). 'From desperation to terrorism?': Putin aide declares Zelensky now fights Russia with terror tactics. hindustantimes.com Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has accused Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky of shifting from military setbacks to what he described as "terrorist activities" amid the ongoing war. In an interview with Russian media, Lavrov alleged that Ukraine is targeting civilian infrastructure with drone attacks and claimed Western nations continue to support Kyiv while seeking Russia's strategic defeat. He also accused European countries of backing anti-Russian groups and attempting to destabilize Russia. Ukraine has denied intentionally targeting civilians and rejects Russia's broader claims. Watch the full int…
(2026-07-30). AFC president doubles down on FIFA, calling World Cup plan 'unacceptable'. aljazeera.com Asian Football Confederation chief says plan to sell FIFA World Cup stakes undermines sport's continental structure.
(2026-07-30). Bilawal seeks to shield coalition from AJK poll rift. tribune.com.pk 
PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Wednesday said his criticism of alleged irregularities in the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) elections would not endanger the party's coalition with the PML-N at the Centre, but warned that the alleged rigging and what he described as the theft of the public mandate could have implications for the ruling alliance. | Speaking to the media after meeting AJK Legislative Assembly Speaker Chaudhry Latif Akbar and PPP workers at his residence here, the Bhutto scion said the PPP-PML-N coalition at the federal level remained intact. | "My statements cannot put our coalition with th…
(2026-07-30). Helicopter crash in Argentina kills seven. tribune.com.pk 
Seven people died when a firefighting helicopter in Argentina's western San Juan province crashed on Wednesday, a local official said. | The Bell 412 aircraft was used to combat forest fires in San Juan's Ischigualasto natural park. | "With profound sorrow we received the news of the helicopter accident that occurred in our province, in which seven people sadly lost their lives," San Juan Governor Marcelo Orrego wrote on X. | Con profundo dolor recibimos la noticia del accidente de helicóptero ocurrido en nuestra provincia, en el que tristemente perdieron la vida siete personas. Entre ellas, Carlos Here…
(2026-07-30). Homenaje internacional a Murray Bookchin: 30 de julio 2026. indybay.org Homenaje internacional a Murray Bookchin | 30 de julio 2026 | Collectif de l'AtelierCOLLECTIF DE L'ATELIER…
(2026-07-30). Spanish spycops target Catalan newspaper la Directa. thecanary.co 
The Spanish Data Protection Agency (AEPD) has opened sanctioning proceedings against la Directa. This follows it publishing investigations into undercover police officers within social and pro-independence movements. This was announced on Wednesday at a press conference at the Barcelona Press Association by the outlet, together with Irídia — Centre for the Defence of Human Rights […] | By
(2026-07-30). Peace Is Built: An Invitation to Organize For A Colombia Without War / La Paz Se Construye: Una invitación A Organizarnos Por Una Colombia Sin Guerra. worldbeyondwar.org 
By Camilo Gonzalez, Coordinator Bogotá Chapter, World BEYOND War, July 30, 2026 | Español Abajo | In recent weeks, public debate in Colombia has been marked by a resurgence of discourse presenting armed confrontation and militarization as the primary response to the country's security problems. While some sectors promote an agenda focused on force and the identification of new internal enemies, numerous social organizations, communities, and human rights defenders insist that lasting peace will only be possible by addressing the structural causes of violence: inequality, exclusion, poverty, the absence of the…