english.palinfo.com (2026-07-03). Hamas condemns deadly Damascus caf bombing, expresses solidarity with Syria
The Hamas Movement has condemned the bombing of a café in the Syrian capital, Damascus, which killed and wounded several people. | | In a statement issued on Friday, the Movement denounced the targeting of civilians and the terrorizing of residents, describing the attack as a crime by every measure that served only efforts to spread chaos and undermine security and stability.
(2026-07-03). Ali Khamenei's funeral begins in Iran; India, Pak, China, Russia among attendees. coastaldigest.com
religionnews.com (2026-07-03). Pcusa Calls War in Gaza a Genocide and Divests from Complicit Corporations
The largest Presbyterian denomination in the United States voted Tuesday evening (June 30) to recognize Israel's war in Gaza as a genocide, two days after the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) unanimously voted to divest from Palantir Technologies and General Electric Aerospace over technologies used in the war.
(2026-07-03). La Russia, sentendo il clamore europeo a favore della guerra, annuncia di essere pronta. strategic-culture.su La Russia ha ora preso la decisione strategica di prepararsi alla guerra in Europa. | Segue nostro Il quadro di allentamento delle tensioni delineatosi nei colloqui di Lucerna tra Stati Uniti e Iran è rimasto sostanzialmente fedele al piano iraniano originale in dieci punti. Nel frattempo, il presidente Trump e il vicepresidente Vance confondono deliberatamente le acque, sostenendo che l'Iran abbia già acconsentito alle ispezioni dell'AI…
(2026-07-03). Iran leaders pay last respects to Khamenei as mourners gather. al-monitor.com Top Iranian officials on Friday paid their final respects to the country's slain supreme leader Ali Khamenei at the start of a week of funeral ceremonies, with allies and mourners converging on Tehran where his body is lying in state.Authorities expect public mourning and grand processions to attract millions before Khamenei's burial next week, four months after he was killed aged 86 at his compound in the opening US-Israeli salvo of the Middle East war.
(2026-07-03). 'Why Andy Burnham Must Break With Israel'. bylinetimes.com As Andy Burnham prepares to relaunch the UK's Labour government, attention has mostly been focused on his domestic agenda, with little given to his possible moves on international issues—or the effects these could have on the fortunes of his party. | Yet the two years since the 2024 general election have been filled with international crises with Israel at their heart: the genocide in Gaza, settler violence in the West Bank and the disastrous war on Iran that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu persuaded Donald Trump to launch. | So when Burnham is forced to turn to world events, his attitude to Israel wil…
(2026-07-03). Israel Reportedly Planned to Assassinate Iranian Negotiators During Peace Talks. truthout.org Trump administration officials reportedly believed that the Israeli government intended to assassinate Iran's top negotiators — including the country's foreign minister — during peace talks with the US in an effort to sabotage diplomatic progress. The New York Times reported Thursday that "American concerns about the targeting of two particular Iranian officials — Abbas Araghchi… |
(2026-07-03). Iranians begin to gather for Khamenei funeral ceremonies. al-monitor.com Iranians began to gather on Friday for the funeral ceremonies of slain supreme leader Ali Khamenei, as officials and international dignitaries paid their last respects to the man who ran the country for three-and-a-half decades.Iranian authorities have planned a marathon six days of funeral ceremonies to commemorate Khamenei, who ruled the Islamic republic as its number one from 1989 until his killing aged 86 on the first day of the US-Israeli war on February 28.
(2026-07-03). As US-Iran talks falter, Israel views war outcome as strategic failure'. al-monitor.com Israeli officials believe the US failure to attain the kind of agreement with Iran that it originally sought stems from the strategic mistakes made during and after the recent war.
(2026-07-03). How Israeli plot to kill Iran's top negotiators was foiled. coastaldigest.com
(2026-07-03). The US War on Iran Continues. thealtworld.com The US continues to playact diplomacy with Iran regarding the latest "memorandum of understanding" (MOU) signed, then immediately violated by the US, renegotiated, and supposedly agreed upon again — using the pause in all-out war to carefully shape the battlefield ahead of what will inevitably be another round of large-scale aggression. | In the interim, the US continues striking at Iran and its allies across the region at will. | This process takes place within the context of US policy papers for years, admitting that diplomacy in and of itself would be used against Iran to create a pretext for war rather…
(2026-07-03). Wall of Tears memorial to child victims of the Gaza genocide comes to Dearborn, Michigan. wsws.org The name of each martyred child is listed in small script, both Arabic and Roman, in the chronological order of his or her death.
(2026-07-03). URGENT: Jury Refuses to convict Golden Gate Bridge Protestors on Felony Conspiracy. indybay.org Jury deliberations result in a hung jury on the felony conspiracy charge and convictions on misdemeanor false imprisonment charges in the trial of seven Bay Area community members being prosecuted for an anti-genocide protest that stopped traffic on the Golden Gate Bridge on Tax Day '24.
(2026-07-03). History Continues to Serve Foreign Policy: Why Israel Finally Recognized the Armenian Genocide. scheerpost.com Yakov M. Rabkin The Israeli government recognized the deaths of one and a half million Armenians during World War I as genocide for political reasons, and Armenia is not even the intended addressee here. Prime Minister Pashinyan quite rightly noted that his country is not interested in turning the recognition of the Armenian genocide into …
(2026-07-03). Azerbaijani MP exclusive to UWI: Netanyahu Government's Recognition of the Armenian Genocide Is Meaningless. unitedworldint.com Speaking to uwidata.com, Azerbaijani Member of Parliament Elchin Mirzabayli stated that the Israeli government's decision lacks both historical and legal foundations. By Tehran Tapdigov, from Baku / Azerbaijan As previously reported, Israel has officially recognized the so-called Armenian Genocide. The announcement was made by the country's Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The relevant resolution was unanimously …
(2026-07-03). Cuban residents present impact of U.S. blockade to PARLATINO. radiohc.cu Members of the Martí Association of Cuban Residents in Panama (AMCRP) presented to the PARLATINO leadership the impacts of the United States blockade against the island, imposed more than six decades ago. | During the fraternal meeting, held at the headquarters of the Latin American and Caribbean Parliament (PARLATINO), based in Panama City since 2008 and led by its president, Representative Rolando González, the representatives of the diaspora condemned the most recent executive orders from the White House that intensify the energy blockade, the media campaign, trade barriers, and pressure on third parties, with…
(2026-07-03). Saturday 7/11: No War on Cuba. indybay.org la Pena Cultural Center, 3105 Shattuck ave., Berkeley CA…
(2026-07-03). Why Gaza is the most dangerous place for children. electronicintifada.net Kids were slain, tortured and persecuted because of their Palestinian identity.
(2026-07-03). Israel kills young mother and her infant daughter in Gaza tent. electronicintifada.net Israeli forces arrest "doctor of the poor," health care activists in West Bank.
(2026-07-03). The Gaza Ethnic Cleansing Agenda Continues To Roll Forward. thealtworld.com 
(2026-07-03). Gaza Forced Displacement: Israel's New Term for an Old Policy. juancole.com This is what is happening today in the Israeli debate on Gaza. The term "voluntary migration" no longer serves the pur…
(2026-07-03). Every drop counts: Gaza's water crisis deepens as summer takes hold. icrc.org
(2026-07-03). The suffering in Gaza is far from over: ICRC Regional Director. icrc.org
(2026-07-03). Humanitarian crisis worsens in Venezuela, as botched earthquake rescue phase winds down. wsws.org Amid the disastrous rescue and aid response, the US media has mounted a damage-control operation around Washington's role. Trump's remarks, however, expose contempt for the lives of Venezuelans.
(2026-07-03). Venezuela earthquake rescue: Man pulled alive after eight days under collapsed mall. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: In an extraordinary story of survival, a 43-year-old security guard was rescued alive after spending eight days trapped beneath the remains of a collapsed shopping centre following the powerful earthquakes that struck Venezuela. Hernan Alberto Gil Flores was brought out alive on Thursday. Rescue teams spent over 100 hours carefully cutting through unstable debris to reach him. This rescue operation has come out to be one of the few uplifting moments in a disaster that has claimed thousands of lives.The rescue operation was particularly challenging. The rescuers had to work through dangerous aftersh…
(2026-07-03). Chinese enterprises in Venezuela donate over 120 metric tons of quake relief supplies: embassy. ecns.cn Chinese companies operating in Venezuela have contributed more than 120 metric tons of emergency supplies to areas hit by two strong earthquakes that recently struck the country, with an additional 500 metric tons either being dispatched to designated locations or being prepared for shipment, according to the Chinese Embassy in Venezuela.
(2026-07-03). Venezuela earthquake: ICRC mobilizes rapid response in support of the Venezuelan Red Cross‚ÄØ. icrc.org
(2026-07-03). Please Sign: Return Venezuela's Stolen Wealth for Full Quake Recovery. iacenter.org (Leer en español) We extend our full solidarity and condolences to the Venezuelan people as they grapple with the human tragedy caused by the twin earthquakes of June 24, 2026. We applaud emergency aid to rescue those under the rubble and meet the needs of the living victims. This natural disaster comes on top of the U.S. invasion and kidnapping of the president in January, several months of extrajudicial killings in Venezuela's territorial waters, years of deadly U.S. sanctions, and the theft of Venezuela's assets overseas. In order to allow Venezuela to rebuild and recover from this disaster, we demand that the…
(2026-07-03). Relief efforts shift as Venezuela quake survivors seek aid. aljazeera.com Emergency relief is becoming the focus in Venezuela's La Guaira state as aid stations distribute food.
(2026-07-03). Think tank report elaborates on features, significance of Xi Jinping Thought on Party Building. ecns.cn A think tank report released on Thursday delves into the fine qualities and key factors behind the Communist Party of China (CPC)'s remarkable feats.
(2026-07-03). Best Credit Unions in Austin Offering Fee-Free Banking and Local Member Benefits. moguldom.com 1. Credit Unions in Austin and the Shift Toward Fee-Free Banking Austin residents continue to look for financial institutions that provide straightforward services, local support, and affordable account options. Credit unions attract interest because they operate as member-owned organizations that focus on serving local communities. Many consumers now prefer financial services with fewer account costs …
(2026-07-03). The Music of Progressive Patriotism. portside.org The Music of Progressive Patriotism |
(2026-07-03). China launches 16th Arctic scientific expedition to study Arctic climate change. ecns.cn China has launched its 16th Arctic scientific expedition, sending a research fleet to study climate change and marine environments in the rapidly changing polar region.
(2026-07-03). China's total box office revenue for 2026 surpasses $2.4 billion. ecns.cn China's total box office revenue for 2026 has surpassed 17.5 billion yuan (about $2.4 billion), according to data from online ticketing platforms.
(2026-07-03). Tom Mertes: Manufacturing Impunity. newleftreview.org Tom Mertes on Richard Beck, Homeland. Origins and afterlives of America's long War on Terror.
(2026-07-03). China sees more frequent and intense extreme weather, climate blue book says. ecns.cn China is experiencing increasingly frequent and intense extreme weather and climate events, including heatwaves and heavy rainfall, according to the Blue Book on Climate Change in China 2026, released by the China Meteorological Administration (CMA) on Thursday.
(2026-07-03). Cooperation between countries should not target any third party: FM Spokesperson. ecns.cn Cooperation between countries should not target any third party or harm the interests of any third party, still less be used as a pretext for forming exclusive "small circles" and stirring up confrontation and antagonism, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Friday.
(2026-07-03). Katie Ebner-Landy: Norm Smuggling? newleftreview.org Katie Ebner-Landy on Rahel Jaeggi, Progress and Regression. A critical theorist reformulates the concept of progress as social-reflexive problem-solving.
(2026-07-03). China issues warnings as first 2026 typhoon approaches Hainan. ecns.cn China has issued warnings as Typhoon Maysak strengthened and moved toward the southern island province of Hainan, meteorological authorities said.
(2026-07-03). Indonesia Invites Russian Firms to Join Rail Projects. infobrics.org Indonesia is inviting Russian companies to participate in major railway developments, including planned corridors across Sumatra, Sulawesi, and Kalimantan, as Southeast Asia's largest economy seeks to expand transport links and support regional growth…
(2026-07-03). Government uses police to target French opposition. infobrics.org The goal is to damage the opposition party's image during the pre-election period.
(2003-07-26). At least 40 killed as passenger coach plunges into ravine on Sherani-Zhob highway. tribune.com.pk 
At least 40 people were killed and eight others injured when a New Mekhtar passenger coach travelling from Quetta to Peshawar plunged into a deep ravine in the Danasar area on the Sherani—Zhob highway, near the border between Balochistan and Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P), on Friday. | According to the Medical Emergency Response Centre (MERC), 40 bodies have been recovered from the crash site, while eight injured passengers have been shifted to the Trauma Centre in Zhob. Six ambulances, 12 emergency medical technicians (EMTs), and 10 light transport vehicle (LTV) drivers were deployed as part of the rescue oper…
(2026-07-03). 'They gave their best': Congolese reflect on historic World Cup run. aljazeera.com The Leopards' first World Cup in more than 50 years united Congolese supporters, despite defeat to England.
(2026-07-03). Stage arts bridge cultures between China and Kazakhstan. ecns.cn As China and Kazakhstan celebrate the 2026 Year of Cultural Exchange, performing arts continue to strengthen people-to-people ties through education, cultural exchanges and joint productions.
(2026-07-03). Saturday 7/4: Restore the frontier, a 4th of July elegy: the walking tour. indybay.org meet in the lobby of the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco…
(2026-07-03). Tuesday 7/7: Picket & Pray. indybay.org Zoom | www.interfaithforpalestine.com/online…
(2026-07-03). CAIR-CA & SJ Silicon Valley NAACP Leaders Speak Out In Support Of Fired SJSU Prof Sang Kil. indybay.org The San Jose Silicon Valley NACCP and CAIR-CA spoke out in support of SJSU professor Dr. Sang Kil…
(2026-07-03). Heat wave expose workers to injury and death in auto plants, warehouses and delivery routes. wsws.org A dangerous heat wave across the Midwest and Eastern United States is exposing workers to serious injury and death in auto plants, warehouses, postal facilities and delivery routes, where millions are being kept on the job without air conditioning or adequate safety measures.
(2026-07-03). With NATO chief Rutte present: Merz government adopts war laws. wsws.org Under the seemingly harmless phrase "Germany is becoming crisis-proof," the Bundeswehr, the state apparatus, the economy and the whole of society are to be rapidly prepared for a direct war against Russia.
(2026-07-03). Church fraud is rampant locally, and all across the nation. indybay.org Seventh Avenue Baptist Church in Oakland…
(2026-07-03). Thursday 7/9: Bats of Santa Cruz County. indybay.org Boulder Creek Branch Library, 13390 W Park Ave, Boulder Creek…
(2026-07-03). Madison: Labor Community Members at Packed Press Conference Demand All Charges Be Dropped for the MN 15. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-07-03). Iran set to bury Khamenei, but his hard-line legacy may endure. al-monitor.com The elaborate funeral for the late supreme leader is becoming more than a farewell; it serves as a carefully staged test of regime continuity after his decades-long rule.
(2026-07-03). China's knowledge-intensive service exports grow 12.2% in first 5 months. ecns.cn China's exports of knowledge-intensive services reached 667.75 billion yuan (about $98.36 billion) in the first five months of this year, up 12.2 percent year on year, according to data released by the Ministry of Commerce (MOC) on Friday.
(2026-07-03). China launches two-month crackdown on group livestreaming misconduct. ecns.cn China's cyberspace regulator on Friday launched a two‚Äëmonth nationwide campaign targeting misconduct in the fast-growing group livestreaming industry, citing problems including illegal account registrations and the exploitation of minors.
(2026-07-03). Global cities led by Beijing, Tokyo, Singapore, New York and London in digital capabilities: report. ecns.cn A report released at the 2026 Global Digital Economy Conference in Beijing on Thursday has identified Beijing, Tokyo, Singapore, New York and London as "all-factor leading cities" in digital capabilities.
(2026-07-03). POLITICS OF THE HEART – An Interview with ALAN CLEMENTS. indybay.org Interview with journalist, former Buddhist monk, activist, and artist Alan Clements on his new book, "Politics of the Heart."
(2026-07-03). Chinese car sales in Europe surpass Japanese brands for first time in May. ecns.cn Chinese passenger vehicle sales in Europe surpassed those of Japanese automakers for the first time in May, industry data showed.
(2026-07-03). Have the BRICS Countries Built an Alternative to the World Bank and the IMF. infobrics.org The five founding members of the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) account for around 40% of the world's population, nearly a third of global GDP in purchasing power parity (PPP) and around 20% of global exports…
(2026-07-03). Frederick Douglass Said 'This Fourth Of July Is Yours, Not Mine' In 1852 Here's Why His Speech Still Hits Today. newsone.com 
Source: Photo 12 / Getty — Frederick Douglass' Fourth Of July speech. | For many Americans, the Fourth of July is synonymous with fireworks, backyard barbecues, and celebrating the nation's independence. For many Black families, the holiday is also a time to gather with loved ones, honor tradition, and create joyful memories. But as grills fire up and families reunite this Independence Day, the words of abolitionist Frederick Douglass's iconic 1852 speech continue to offer a powerful historical lens that has resonated for generations. | "This Fourth of July is yours, not mine. You may rejoice, I must mour…
(2026-07-03). Gerald Horne On The Real Story Of American Independence. popularresistance.org With a sweeping and widely praised new essay on reparations in the Atlantic, Ta-Nehisi Coates has challenged Americans to reconsider how they view their country's history and to place the influence of white supremacy front and center. Rather than imagine the damages inflicted against African-Americans by white supremacy as having occurred mainly during the antebellum period, Coates asks us to recognize how Jim Crow in the South and redlining in the North denied black people the means to build real, stable lives for themselves, directly explaining the disproportionate poverty we still see in the African-American c…
(2003-07-26). PM Shehbaz departs for Iran to attend Khamenei's funeral. tribune.com.pk 
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif departed Islamabad on Friday for a one-day visit to Iran, where he is due to attend the funeral of Iran's late Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, who was killed in airstrikes on the first day of the war, according to the Prime Minister's Office (PMO). | Funeral processions for Khamenei will begin on July 4 in Tehran and conclude on July 9 with his burial in his hometown of Mashhad, with additional ceremonies planned in Qom and Iraq between these dates. | The prime minister is accompanied by National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign…
(2026-07-03). Australia: The Age blames socialists for Victorian teachers' rejection of union-Labor sellout. wsws.org The newspaper claimed that the Committee for Public Education, established at the initiative of the Socialist Equality Party, was responsible for the historic rejection of a sellout deal by teachers in the state of Victoria.
(2026-07-03). Chinese scientists discover world's smallest known long-tailed bird. ecns.cn Chinese scientists have discovered the smallest known long-tailed bird to date, Zhengheornis buyu, according to the Institute of Vertebrate Paleontology and Paleoanthropology under the Chinese Academy of Sciences.
(2026-07-03). China deploys its second medical team to DRC to assist with Ebola outbreak. ecns.cn China has deployed its second medical team to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) to help control the Ebola outbreak, officials said on Thursday.
(2026-07-03). Heat wave exposes workers to injury and death in auto plants, warehouses and delivery routes. wsws.org A dangerous heat wave across the Midwest and Eastern United States is exposing workers to serious injury and death in auto plants, warehouses, postal facilities and delivery routes, where millions are being kept on the job without air conditioning or adequate safety measures.
(2026-07-03). What the Asia-Pacific needs is stability and cooperation, not turmoil and division: FM. ecns.cn What the Asia-Pacific needs is stability and cooperation rather than turmoil and division, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Thursday.
(2026-07-03). Scenic Youshui River gorge draws visitors to Hubei. ecns.cn The Maodong Cave and Ata Gorge along the Youshui River in Laifeng County, Enshi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, Hubei province, has attracted numerous visitors with their picturesque scenery.
(2026-07-03). NATO leaders including Trump to affirm to collective defence in Ankara, summit text says. al-monitor.com By Andrew Gray and Lili BayerBRUSSELS, July 3 (Reuters) РNATO leaders including U.S. President Donald Trump are set to affirm an "ironclad commitment" to collective defence under the alliance's Article 5 pact at a summit in Ankara next week, according to a text approved by NATO ambassadors on Friday and reviewed by Reuters.NATO members are also set to pledge €70 billion ($80 billion) in military assistance to Ukraine for 2026 and "at least equivalent levels" of support in 2027, according to the declaration, which still needs final approval from the leaders at the summit.
(2026-07-03). Friday 7/3: Stop talking attitude, talk being joint landlord in the USA: a walking tour. indybay.org meet in the lobby of the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco…
(2026-07-03). Are Europe's extreme summers the new normal? What the science says. aljazeera.com WHO warns Europe must 'plan for heat like winter flu' as experts reveal how permanent this summer's extreme heat is.
(2026-07-02). FM Spokesperson slams Japan's so-called 'free and open Indo-Pacific' vision. ecns.cn Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun on Thursday slammed Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's so-called "free and open Indo-Pacific" vision.
(2026-07-03). China unveils five-year plan to improve services, quality of life for people with disabilities. ecns.cn China on Thursday unveiled a plan aimed at further improving social security, public services and living standards for people with disabilities over the next five years.
(2026-07-03). Ronaldo scores as Portugal come back to win, Croatia denied by late VAR. aljazeera.com Cristiano Ronaldo pulls Portugal level before Goncalo Ramos wins it late on; Croatia have further goal ruled offside.
(2026-07-03). Monsters playing victims how Israel's Danny Danon twists his war on the truth. asiapacificreport.nz 
COMMENTARY: By Ramzy Baroud Whether Israelis will ever comprehend the irreparable damage inflicted upon their country's reputation by their UN Ambassador, Danny Danon, is a moot point. The damage Israel has done to itself through its barbaric practices in occupied Palestine is simply impossible to overcome. Danon, however, uses a peculiar approach to defending Israel…
(2026-07-03). 2026 World Middle School Volleyball Championship opens in Shangluo. ecns.cn The 2026 World Middle School Volleyball Championship opened in Shangluo, Shaanxi province, on Wednesday evening. The tournament features 62 teams from 31 delegations representing 29 countries and regions. In the opening match, Team China defeated India 3-0.
(2026-07-03). What's the message of Russia's massive long-range precision strikes on Kiev regime. infobrics.org While these strikes will only partially undermine the Kiev regime's (or should we say, NATO's) ability to launch massive drone attacks on Russia, they send a clear message to the political West — we know where you make your drones and we can do this exact same thing to you if you force our hand.
(2026-07-03). Christian Sorace & David Sneath: Steppe Transitions. newleftreview.org Mongolia's diverse ecology was the site of revolutionary transformations in the twentieth century, when the principal source of wealth—the livestock herd—was sequentially the basis of feudal class, collective resource and a privatized asset. The socialist making of a nation-state and its capitalist unmaking—a materialist account.
(2026-07-03). Edinburgh Attacks Expose 'Two-Tier' Coverage of Racism in UK, New Data Shows. bylinetimes.com 
British television gave the Edinburgh terror attack on five Muslim men just 160 minutes of coverage. A comparable antisemitic attack in London two months earlier received 1,107 minutes, according to new data from the Centre for Media Monitoring (CfMM), an independent media monitoring project based in London. | The disparity emerges against a backdrop of rising tension this year. Riots broke out in Southampton, triggered by the sentencing of Henry Nowak's killer, and in Belfast, following the stabbing of Stephen Ogilvie. Both cases drew inflammatory comment from senior political figures, including Reform UK lea…
(2026-07-03). Have your say on draft Electoral Code of Conduct on Countering Disinformation. sanews.gov.za Have your say on draft Electoral Code of Conduct on Countering Disinformation | The Electoral Commission is calling on South Africans to comment on the draft Electoral Code of Conduct on Countering Disinformation ahead of the 21 July 2026 deadline. ⚪ "The Electoral Commission has published the draft Electoral Code of Conduct on Countering Disinformation in the Government Gazette [dated 30 June 2026] for public comment, marking an important milestone in safeguarding the integrity of electoral processes ahead of the 2026 Local Government Elections. | "The Commission invites all South Africans, political parties,…
(2026-07-03). "Empire of AI" : Karen Hao on How AI Is Threatening Democracy & Creating a New Colonial World. democracynow.org 
In our July Fourth special broadcast, we revisit our interview with longtime technology reporter Karen Hao, author of Empire of AI, which unveils the accruing political and economic power of artificial intelligence companies — especially Sam Altman's OpenAI. Her reporting uncovered the exploitation of workers in Kenya, attempts to take massive amounts of freshwater from communities in Chile, along with numerous accounts of the technology's detrimental impact on the environment. "This is an extraordinary type of AI development that is causing a lot of social, labor and environmental harms,&…
(2026-07-03). The World Cup Is Undressing the Myth of Trump's American Homogeneity. portside.org The World Cup Is Undressing the Myth of Trump's American Homogeneity |
(2026-07-03). Switzerland beat Algeria 2-0 to reach World Cup Round of 16 in style. aljazeera.com Switzerland remain unbeaten at the 2026 World Cup and will face either Colombia or Ghana in the next game.
(2026-07-03). China records 11.1-day decline in haze days in 2025. ecns.cn China recorded 15.5 haze days on average in 2025, down 11.1 days from the 10-year average, according to the China Meteorological Administration.
(2026-07-03). Thursday 7/2: Tell Target to Stand Up To ICE! indybay.org Metreon Target: 789 Mission Street. Meet on the sidewalk by the Mission Street entrance.
(2026-07-03). Tibetan and Other Minorities in Communist China Protest CCP Equal Unity Law. indybay.org PROTEST BY TIBETANS AND OTHER MINORITIES IN COMMUNIST CHINA PROTEST THE RACIST 'ETHNIC UNITY LAW IN FRONT OF THE COMMUNIST CHINESE CONSULATE IN SAN FRANCISCO ON JULY 1ST, 2026.
(2026-07-03). Ecological corridor takes shape along Grand Canal in Hebei. ecns.cn In recent years, Nanpi County in Cangzhou City, Hebei Province, has systematically advanced greening and beautification projects along the Grand Canal.
(2026-07-03). For Philadelphia's Heavenly Bodies, music is more than a passion. It's a necessity. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? From the beginning, "We're not going to play songs, right?" said drummer Shaun Bailey. | Sitting in a crowded bar, Bailey, along with siblings Dustin and Ashley Burrows, recalled the formation of the band's central philosophy. | "We had a mission statement," said guitarist Dustin Burrows: Abandon traditional songwriting. | The experimental trio is known for its richly textured so…
(2026-07-03). AI Industry Is Creating a New Age of Imperial Extraction and Labor Exploitation. truthout.org In our July Fourth special broadcast, we revisit our interview with longtime technology reporter Karen Hao, author of Empire of AI, which unveils the accruing political and economic power of artificial intelligence companies — especially Sam Altman's OpenAI. Her reporting uncovered the exploitation of workers in Kenya, attempts to take massive amounts of freshwater from communities in Chile… |
(2026-07-03). Javier Moreno Zacarés: Dynamics of American Capitalism. newleftreview.org Following his widely praised Ages of American Capitalism, Jonathan Levy's The Real Economy proposes a theoretical counterpart, grounding a concept of capital in a fusion of Smith, Keynes, Freud, Deleuze and Guatarri. Javier Moreno Zacarés responds with a thoroughgoing critical engagement, ranging from the 'transition debate' to the AI bubble.
(2026-07-03). China unveils AI-powered plan to boost extreme weather forecasting. ecns.cn China has unveiled a new plan for meteorological disaster prevention for the 2026—2030 period, calling for enhanced capabilities in forecasting extreme weather with the help of AI technology.
(2026-07-03). A new political party why? onlineopinion.com.au Modern democracies need less permanent campaigning and more permanent problem-solving.
(2026-07-03). 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.
(2026-07-03). Qingdao Port opens new Vietnam direct shipping route. ecns.cn Qingdao Port of Shandong Port Group has launched a new direct container service to Vietnam, further expanding its shipping network in Southeast Asia.
(2026-07-03). "What to the Slave Is the 4th of July?" : James Earl Jones Reads Frederick Douglass's Historic Speech. democracynow.org 
We begin our July Fourth special broadcast with the words of Frederick Douglass. Born into slavery around 1818, Douglass became a key leader of the abolitionist movement. On July 5, 1852, in Rochester, New York, Douglass gave one of his most famous speeches, "What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July?" He was addressing the Rochester Ladies' Anti-Slavery Society. The late actor James Earl Jones read the historic address during a performance of Voices of a People's History of the United States, which was co-edited by Howard Zinn.
(2026-07-03). PBOC reports net 10 bln yuan liquidity injection in June. ecns.cn China's central bank injected a net 10 billion yuan (about 1.47 billion U.S. dollars) of liquidity through open-market government bond purchases and sales in June, the People's Bank of China (PBOC) said on Friday.
(2026-07-03). Clashes between Druze fighters, Syrian forces raise fears of renewed violence. al-monitor.com The episodes in Druze-majority Suwayda escalated amid kidnappings, various disputes, and absent movement on integrating Druze into state institutions.
(2026-07-03). Jack Copley: Rentier Regimes. newleftreview.org Jack Copley on Timothy Mitchell, The Alibi of Capital. Capital re-conceptualized as terraforming expropriation of the future.
(2026-07-03). U.S. Navy MH-60S Seahawk Goes Down In Arabian Sea (Updated). twz.com A search is underway for a missing aircrewmember after a U.S. Navy "Three of the helicopter's four crew members have been recovered and are in stable condition aboard George H. W. Bush," 5…
(2026-07-03). EconoScope | Chinese luffa sponge products reach global markets from remote mountain county. ecns.cn Once a common kitchen scrubber in Chinese households, the humble dried loofah sponge has become an export success, with products from a remote county in central China now reaching consumers in more than 50 countries.
(2026-07-03). Milwaukee: Community Members Pack Fire Police Commission Meeting to Demand an End of Surveillance of Pro Palestine Residents! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-07-03). Monday 7/6: 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…
(2026-07-03). Millions Say Farewell to Ali Khamenei Ep. 239. thealtworld.com Live coverage of the war on Iran. Updates, analysis, and the latest developments as the conflict escalates across the region.
(2026-07-03). China's largest land port cargo volume tops 10 million metric tons in H1. ecns.cn Manzhouli Port, which is China's largest land port, handled over 11.3 million metric tons of import and export cargo in the first half of this year already.
(2026-07-03). China urges countries to cease hyping so-called ethnic issues, refrain from interfering internal affairs: FM. ecns.cn China urges relevant countries to respect basic facts, stop spreading lies, cease hyping so-called ethnic issues, and refrain from interfering in China's internal affairs, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Friday.
(2026-07-03). Saturday 7/4: Social Movements without security in land access a walking tour. indybay.org meet in the lobby of the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco…
(2026-07-03). Why Zohran Mamdani Just Made the Case for an AOC Presidential Run. portside.org Why Zohran Mamdani Just Made the Case for an AOC Presidential Run |
(2026-07-03). ICE thugs kidnap over 10,000 immigrants in 5 days as White House orders worksite raids. wsws.org As more than 63,000 people languish in immigrant concentration camps, the Trump administration is expanding street ambushes, worksite raids and mass kidnappings across the country.
(2026-07-03). Alexander Rabinowitch's The Bolsheviks Survive: Petrograd 1919. wsws.org The fourth and final volume of Rabinowitch's books on the October Revolution in Petrograd is a major contribution to the history of the civil war.
(2026-07-03). Europe heatwave 2026: France reports over 2,000 excess deaths as extreme heat sweeps continent. ptcnews.tv Europe heatwave: An intense heatwave continues to grip large parts of Europe, with health authorities warning that the death toll is likely to increase as extreme temperatures persist across the continent.France has reported 2,025 excess deaths during the week of June 22 to June 28 compared with the previous week. The country's Health Minister, Stephanie Rist, said the figures are expected to rise as officials continue to assess the full impact of the prolonged spell of hot weather.According to France's public health agency, the number of deaths recorded during the period was nearly 29 percent higher than the pr…
(2026-07-03). (W.E. Talk) The ocean as a bridge: how China advances global ocean governance. ecns.cn The ocean belongs to all humanity as our shared home, and constitutes a key arena for global governance. Since its adoption, the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) has played a pivotal role in enabling humanity to better understand, protect and utilize the ocean.
(2026-07-03). Postecoglou links up with Ronaldo at Al Nassr. al-monitor.com Former Tottenham coach Ange Postecoglou has joined Al Nassr on a two-year deal, linking up with star forward Cristiano Ronaldo, the Saudi League champions announced on Friday.Postecoglou, 60, has been out of work since being sacked by Nottingham Forest in October after just 39 days and eight games in charge. Al Nassr trumpeted the news on social media: "It's official: Mr. Ange Postecoglou is the new head coach of @AlNassrFC. He signed a contract for two seasons. Welcome, Gaffer!"The club followed up with a statement describing the appointment as "a new chapter".
(2026-07-03). Chinese-built passenger trains deliver smooth rides for fans during World Cup. ecns.cn As the World Cup heats up, Chinese-built light rail trains have become a top choice for fans heading to the stadium.
(2026-07-03). Turkish comedian Deniz Gà∂kta≈ü detained at Istanbul airport over political satire. wsws.org Gà∂kta≈ü, a left-wing stand-up comedian whose video of a political comedy show garnered 8.5 million views in a week was taken into custody.
(2026-07-03). FIFA, Capitalism, Fascism, Commodification Of Sports & Trumpism. indybay.org The commodification of sports and FIFA are connected as capitalism is structuring sports to make more profits. Professor George Wright who is an expert on sports talks about the history of FIFA and capitalism.
(2026-07-03). Seeing in real time why founders kicked monarchy to the curb. responsiblestatecraft.org This article is part of an
(2026-07-03). 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.
(2026-07-03). eThekwini extends EPWP contracts. sanews.gov.za eThekwini extends EPWP contracts | The eThekwini Municipality has approved a six-month extension of contracts for participants in the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) to ensure the continuity of critical municipal services across the city. ⚪ The decision was taken during the municipality's Executive Committee (EXCO) meeting on Thursday, where several resolutions aimed at strengthening key service delivery and accelerating key municipal programmes were adopted. ⚪ In a statement after the meeting, the municipality said the extension, which is in line with EPWP guidelines, will provide stability while ensuri…
(2026-07-03). Senior Chinese official stresses financial sector's Party building. ecns.cn A senior Chinese official stressed solid and effective efforts to advance key Party-building tasks in the financial system, continuously strengthen the Party's political building, and further equip the financial sector with the Party's new theories.
(2026-07-03). Tianjin Port welcomes deepest-draft international cargo vessel in its history. ecns.cn China's Tianjin Port on Wednesday welcomed the deepest-draft international cargo vessel in its history, as the ultra-large bulk carrier Zhonghai Ronghua berthed with a maximum draft of 22.18 meters while carrying 311,000 metric tons of cargo.
(2026-07-03). The Democrats' Green Delusion: Using the Iran War to Double Down on Renewables. wattsupwiththat.com The broader lesson of the Hormuz crisis — a lesson almost perfectly inverted by the American Prospect — is that energy security cannot be reduced to a story about the electricity grid.
(2026-07-03). China to build space-ground asteroid monitoring and early warning system. ecns.cn China will establish a space-ground integrated monitoring system for near-Earth asteroids to strengthen its early warning and planetary defense capabilities, the country's space agency said.
(2026-07-03). Israeli Settlers Are Pushing a Plan to Establish 100 New Outposts in West Bank. truthout.org Israel's annexation project in the West Bank is coming to a head as the Israeli settler movement pushes for a new strategic move that stands to render the 1993 Oslo Accords obsolete and further cut Palestinian population centers off from each other. The project surfaced last week when Israeli newspaper Israel Hayom reported that a coalition of Israeli settler groups announced plans to establish… |
(2026-07-03). China, EU to have second trade, investment consultation mechanism meeting this autumn. ecns.cn China and the European Union (EU) will hold the second meeting on the trade and investment consultation mechanism this autumn, according to China's Ministry of Commerce on Thursday.
(2026-07-03). The Great American State Un-Fair Flop. indybay.org Trump has once again outdone himself with his latest Great American State Fair, great un-extravaganza on the National Mall, billed as a celebration of the 250th anniversary of our nation's independence. The unpopular president's thinly veiled "vanity fair" has been met by a disinterested and bored public that has become increasingly fatigued and leery of participating in anything Trump. This, combined with intermittent power outages and a collapsing stage along with Trump's highly partisan opening ceremony speech that lasted almost 30 minutes, has turned off many people.
(2026-07-03). Global Digital Economy Conference 2026 opens in Beijing. ecns.cn The 2026 Global Digital Economy Conference, under the theme "Building a digital-friendly city: Inclusive Intelligence, Borderless Connectivity," kicked off in Beijing on Thursday.
(2026-07-03). Friday 7/3: Discussion:Pt 2 of Declaration of Independence:Inventions & Distortions of Reality&HIstory. indybay.org Revolution Books | 2444 Durant Avenue | Berkeley, CA…
(2026-07-03). The operational and humanitarian consequences of disregard for the rules of war are both devastating and accelerating. icrc.org Remarks delivered by Elyse Mosquini, Permanent Observer to the UN, for the High-level Panel 2 of the 2026 ECOSOC Humanitarian Affair Segment in New York, 18 June 2026.
(2026-07-03). China and Russia Weaken the Dollar. radiohc.cu By Hedelberto López Blanch* / Special Collaboration for Resumen Latinoamericano. | Two important actions taken independently by China and Russia are aimed at weakening the dollar's position as the world's leading reserve currency. | In this regard, the People's Bank of China took a firm step in expanding its digital currency (e-CNY) by integrating an initial group of 26 financial institutions, both domestic and foreign, into its cross-border payments platform. | The information, provided by financial authorities to the South China Morning Post, indicates that the initiative seeks to "consolidate the payment infra…
(2026-07-03). TVET colleges key to developing skilled workforce. sanews.gov.za TVET colleges key to developing skilled workforce | Deputy Minister in the Presidency Nonceba Mhlauli says Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges have become essential institutions for developing a skilled workforce, with government strengthening the sector as a pathway to economic opportunities. | "They produce artisans, technicians, entrepreneurs, hospitality professionals, and countless other skilled individuals whose expertise keeps our industries functioning and our economy growing," Mhlauli said. | Speaking at the Grand Finale of the Unilever TVET Cook Challenge in Durban, KwaZulu-N…
(2026-07-03). Saturday 7/11: Sunsara Taylor Speaking Tour: A Whole New Way to Live A Fundamentally Different System. indybay.org Revolution Books | 2444 Durant Avenue | Berkeley, CA…
(2026-07-03). Stolen Buddhist statue from Hainan appears in Beijing museum. ecns.cn A bronze Buddhist statue displayed at the Guanfu Museum in Beijing is suspected of a nationally registered cultural relic stolen from the Temple of the Five Lords in south China's Hainan Province more than two decades ago.
(2026-07-03). Monday 7/6: Phone Zap for. indybay.org Zoom | us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/YyqMkDW……
(2026-07-03). China proposes 12 new digital and green jobs for review. ecns.cn China has proposed 12 new occupations for inclusion in its official job classification list, the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security said on Friday.
(2026-07-03). Blue book says China is warming at a faster rate than the global average. ecns.cn China is warming at a faster rate than the global average, according to the Blue Book on Climate Change in China 2026 released on Thursday.
(2026-07-03). Reform UK Donations From Collapsing Firms Are 'Not Under Investigation' Says Elections Watchdog as It Calls for Loopholes to Be Closed. bylinetimes.com A raft of donations to Reform UK from companies on the brink of liquidation, in breach of their legal reporting duties, or otherwise facing financial concerns are not under investigation by the Electoral Commission, the watchdog has told Byline Times. | The official donations regulator made the striking admission that, under the current law, firms that are in liquidation, dormant (i.e. legally not trading), or in breach of company law can still donate unlimited sums to political parties. | However, the body has issued a warning to the Government calling for legal loopholes to be closed, to ensure companies don…
(2026-07-03). The Colorado primary and the turn toward socialist politics. wsws.org The victory of candidates backed by the Democratic Socialists of America shows the American population moving to the left, but it cannot transform the Democratic Party from a party of Wall Street and the national-security apparatus into a representative of the working class.
(2026-07-03). China-ASEAN Cultural Heritage Dialogue held in Dunhuang. ecns.cn The China-ASEAN Cultural Heritage Dialogue, themed "Enduring heritage, shared beauty for all," was held in Dunhuang, Gansu province, on Thursday.
(2026-07-03). Iraq: Photography Award 2026. icrc.org International Committee of the Red Cross & Iraqi Red Crescent Society…
(2026-07-03). Delcy Rodriguez responds to public anger at government response. aljazeera.com Delcy Rodriguez says 80% of the buildings that collapsed in earthquakes were privately developed.
(2026-07-03). Australia: Age blames socialists for Victorian teachers' rejection of union-Labor sellout. wsws.org Le Grand claimed that the Committee for Public Education, established at the initiative of the Socialist Equality Party, was responsible for the historic rejection of a sellout deal by teachers in the state of Victoria.
(2026-07-03). Namibian president to pay state visit to China from July 5 to 11. ecns.cn At the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah of the Republic of Namibia will pay a state visit to China from July 5 to 11, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson announced on Friday.
(2026-07-03). NDRC disburses 200 billion yuan in ultra-long special treasury bonds for 2026 equipment upgrades. ecns.cn A total of 200 billion yuan (about 29.39 billion U.S. dollars) of ultra-long special treasury bonds has been disbursed in three batches to support equipment upgrades this year, the country's top economic planner announced on Friday.
(2026-07-03). Fears of more conflict in West Papua after American pilot killed. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Johnny Blades of RNZ Pacific Fears of yet another escalation in military conflict in Indonesia's Papua region have risen after an American pilot flying a small aircraft into a remote airstrip in Highland Papua province was killed by West Papuan militants. The West Papua National Liberation Army (TPNPB) has claimed responsibility for killing Nicholas…
(2026-07-03). Typhoon Maysak forecast to make landfall in Hainan. ecns.cn Typhoon Maysak, the 10th typhoon of the year, is expected to make landfall in south China's Hainan Province on Friday afternoon, according to the provincial meteorological authorities.
(2026-07-03). At 250, American Democracy is Under Siege. scheerpost.com Mitchell Zimmerman Otherwords This Fourth of July marks the 250th birthday of a new kind of nation state — based not on ancestral ties to a land or on the territorial reach of monarchs, but on shared principles about the rights of citizens and the purpose of the state. The Founding Fathers set forth those principles in …
(2026-07-03). Guangdong village sees boost in income from forest-grown lingzhi harvest. ecns.cn Jinkeng Village's forest-cultivated lingzhi plantation base in Sanjiang Town, Qingyuan, Guangdong province, has entered its peak harvest season, with villagers busy picking, sorting and drying the mushrooms in fine weather.
(2026-07-03). Saturday 8/1: WRECKAGE: A Musical Tragicomedy from San Francisco Mime Troupe. indybay.org London Nelson Community Center – Outdoors | Sat., Aug. 1 – 3: 00 pm (Music 2: 30) | Sun., Aug. 2 – 3: 00 pm (Music 2: 30) | 301 Center St., Santa Cruz 95060 | Ticket Info: FREE – ($20 suggested donation)…
(2026-07-03). China calls for higher-quality micro-drama content standards. ecns.cn China's broadcast regulator is calling for higher production standards for micro-dramas, urging the industry to move beyond measuring success primarily by view counts and completion rates, according to media reports.
(2026-07-03). Syria launches gas project with Saudi firm in latest Gulf energy partnership. al-monitor.com The project is the latest in a series of Gulf-backed investments aimed at rebuilding Syria's energy sector after the ouster of President Bashar al-Assad in December 2024.
(2026-07-03). China willing to work with U.S. to foster favorable conditions for bilateral agricultural trade. ecns.cn China is willing to work with the United States to foster favorable conditions for bilateral agricultural trade, according to the Ministry of Commerce on Thursday.
(2026-07-03). Anton Jà§ger: Hyperpolitics in Command? newleftreview.org A diagnosis of the scrambled political culture of today's Atlantic elites, with Trump read as symptom as much as cause. Can the concept of hyperpolitics help to decipher the strategic incoherence and foreshortened horizons of the West's fractious ruling-class blocs?
(2026-07-03). Interpreting the Fourth Geneva Convention: Insights from a high-level discussion in Brussels. icrc.org Event: Launch of the Updated ICRC Commentary on the Fourth Geneva Convention…
(2026-07-03). Democracy Now! 2026-07-03 Friday. democracynow.org Democracy Now! Friday, July 3, 2026 | Democracy Now! Friday, July 3, 2026…
(2026-07-03). Young performers stage local opera show in Southwest China. ecns.cn Young performers present Xiaoyi Wanwanqiang opera, a national-level intangible cultural heritage item, during a showcase performance in Xiaoyi, Shanxi province.
(2026-07-03). How Murdoch's Pro-Israel Bias Breeds Failed Journalism. juancole.com The Conversation) — When it comes to covering the Middle East, News Corporation has two guiding principles. The first is that it supports Israel, which means it opposes any nation, organisation or individual that doesn'
(2026-07-03). Thursday 7/9: Know-Your-Rights Training. indybay.org Grassroots House, 2022 Blake Street, Berkeley California 94704…
(2026-07-03). Abortion Is as American as Apple Pie. truthout.org It has been 250 years since the U.S. declared independence at one of the most tenuous moments in our history. We now stand at another tenuous moment. With an autocrat firmly in the White House, a sycophantic legislative branch, and a judiciary dominated by far right conservatives, it feels hard to celebrate the United States and its "democracy," which hangs by a thin thread. In the run-up to… |
(2026-07-03). Preliminary exam for highest Tibetan Buddhism degree held in Xizang. ecns.cn A preliminary examination for the Geshe Lharampa, the highest degree in the exoteric teachings of the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism, started in Lhasa on Tuesday and will last until next Wednesday.
(2026-07-03). City of Vallejo Releases Sanitized Report On Police Badge-Bending Ritual. indybay.org Vallejo officials hid evidence of police misconduct from public for years…
(2026-07-03). "What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July" by Frederick Douglas (Read by Ossie Davis). wibailoutpeople.org Provided to YouTube by Smithsonian Folkways Recordings "What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July" ∑ Ossie Davis A Voice Ringing O'er the Gale! The Oratory of Frederick Douglass Read by Ossie Davis ‚Ñó 2009 Smithsonian Folkways Recordings Released on: 2009-06-30…
(2026-07-03). Fix Outlook Startup Error: PST File Not Found (Step-by-Step Guide). moguldom.com Fix Outlook Startup Error: PST File Not Found (Step-by-Step Guide) Microsoft Outlook is a workhorse for enterprise communication. Its security features, ability to handle high email volumes, and deep integration with Microsoft services make it the default choice for businesses worldwide. And at the core of all that functionality sits the PST (Personal Storage Table) …
(2026-07-03). Taxpayer-Funded 250th Anniversary Group Pushes AI Slop to Whitewash US History. truthout.org When the America 250 Civics Education Coalition launched last fall, it brought the U.S. Department of Education into partnership with several right-wing organizations with the aim of "renewing patriotism, strengthening knowledge and advancing a shared understanding of America's founding principles in schools across the nation." Primary sponsors of the coalition include the America First Policy… |
(2026-07-03). The "Green" Shell Game: Why Virginia's Return to RGGI Is a Bad Deal for Families. wattsupwiththat.com The math is simple, and it is cruel: RGGI is an anchor on the household budget. It is time we stopped subsidizing this experiment and demanded a return to energy policies that put the people of Virginia before the optics of a political agenda.
(2026-07-03). Interventions to reduce paediatric surgical wait times at Charlotte Maxeke hospital. sanews.gov.za Interventions to reduce paediatric surgical wait times at Charlotte Maxeke hospital | The Gauteng Department of Health has rolled out a suite of targeted interventions aimed at drastically reducing paediatric surgical wait times and accelerating access to specialised medical care for infants and children at the Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital (CMJAH). ⚪ According to the department, the provincial health system has faced mounting pressure regarding delays for elective operations. | The interventions include: | • Strengthening theatre efficiency. | • Improv…
(2026-07-02). Chinese mainland slams DPP authorities for obstructing ECFA implementation. ecns.cn A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Thursday slammed Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities for obstructing the implementation of the Economic Cooperation Framework Agreement (ECFA).
(2026-07-03). Canada's Carney secures deal for pipeline to expand oil exports beyond US. aljazeera.com Ottawa says future pipeline will reduce economic dependence on the US amid Donald Trump's trade war.
(2026-07-03). One Year On, Los Angeles Is Still Living With the Fallout of the Raids. portside.org One Year On, Los Angeles Is Still Living With the Fallout of the Raids |
(2026-07-03). Half the Members of Trump's New Pentagon Policy Board Work in Military Industry. truthout.org On Monday, the Department of Defense announced a new slate of appointees to the Defense Policy Board, a committee tasked with providing strategic advice and making recommendations to the Pentagon. Media outlets were quick to highlight the Pentagon's selection of Marc Andreessen, co-founder of a16z, as further evidence of Silicon Valley's growing power in Washington. A16z, which claims to have… |
(2026-07-03). Multiple achievements unveiled at opening of 2026 Global Digital Economy Conference. ecns.cn A series of key reports and initiatives were released at the opening ceremony of the 2026 Global Digital Economy Conference in Beijing on Thursday.
(2026-07-03). Forget the Vietnam war 'gap' we have a real credibility chasm today. responsiblestatecraft.org This article is part of an
(2026-07-03). Journalist Karen Hao on Sam Altman, OpenAI & the "Quasi-Religious" Push for Artificial Intelligence. democracynow.org 
As part of our July Fourth special broadcast, we continue our extended interview with Karen Hao, author of Empire of AI: Dreams and Nightmares in Sam Altman's OpenAI. The book documents the rise of OpenAI and how the AI industry is leading to a new form of colonialism. "One of the things that you really have to understand about AI development today is that there are what I call quasi-religious movements that have developed within Silicon Valley," says Hao. "The concept of artificial general intelligence is not one that's scientifically grounded."…
(2026-07-03). Vatican accuses EU of double standards and driving global instability. infobrics.org Values are often weaponized for geopolitical ends.
(2026-07-03). Vote for Pacifica Mission Coalition Candidates at KPFK. indybay.org There is a Pacifica Mission Coalition candidate slate that is running at KPFA to defend democracy…
(2026-07-03). Gauteng Health exceeds Lenacapavir rollout targets. sanews.gov.za Gauteng Health exceeds Lenacapavir rollout targets | The Gauteng Department of Health (GDoH) has recorded a massive milestone in its Lenacapavir rollout programme, comfortably surpassing its targets in the very first month of rolling out the groundbreaking HIV prevention drug. | The province's phased rollout, which officially kicked off last month, aims to provide an additional layer of protection to individuals at substantial risk of HIV acquisition — pushing South Africa closer to its goal of ending AIDS as a public health threat by 2030. | "Since the commencement of the phased rollout on 08 June 2026, a…
(2026-07-03). Why the EU Is Turning the Tide Against Cheap Chinese Imports. thinktank.pk The European Union is tightening trade measures against Chinese imports while pursuing negotiations with Beijing. Discover why Europe is changing its China strategy, what it means for global trade, and whether this marks the beginning of a new economic era. For nearly two decades, European consumers enjoyed an endless stream of inexpensive Chinese products. From …
(2026-07-03). China allocates full 200 billion yuan for 2026 equipment upgrade program. ecns.cn China has fully allocated 200 billion yuan (about $29.5 billion) in ultra-long special treasury bond funds for equipment upgrades in 2026, supporting about 11,000 projects nationwide, authorities said.
(2026-07-03). Shenzhen International Fishery Expo opens to strengthen Greater Bay Area trade hub role. ecns.cn The 2026 Shenzhen International Fishery Expo opened at the Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center (Futian) on Thursday and will run through Saturday, showcasing the full industrial chain of modern fisheries while positioning itself as a leading fishery trade platform in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.
(2026-07-03). Georgy Toloraya: A New Group Is Required to Fulfill BRICS' New Proposed Functions. infobrics.org Russian expert Georgy Toloraya, whose many accolades include serving as the Executive Director of the National Committee for BRICS Research, recently published a thought-provoking piece at the Valdai Club…
(2026-07-03). The Colorado primary and the growing support for socialism. wsws.org The victory of candidates backed by the Democratic Socialists of America shows the American population moving to the left, but it cannot transform the Democratic Party from a party of Wall Street and the national security apparatus into a representative of the working class.
(2026-07-03). President of China-Asia Economic Development Association under investigation. ecns.cn Quan Shunji, president of the China-Asia Economic Development Association (CADEA), is under investigation for suspected serious violations of Party discipline and state laws, anti-graft bodies announced on Friday.
(2026-07-03). Keiko Fujimori declares herself president-elect of Peru. wsws.org Roberto Sánchez conceded, allowing Fujimori to proclaim herself president-elect. The fear that protests might spiral into a national insurrection outweighed his presidential ambitions.
(2026-07-03). Remove the crude oil, and you do not merely dim the lights,you dismantle society! onlineopinion.com.au Wind turbines and solar panels only generate electricity – they cannot make anything.
(2026-07-03). Attacks on refineries around the world — a new pattern in warfare. strategic-culture.su Oil refineries are the new battleground: does it expose a global plan to phase out fossil fuels? | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Lat…
(2026-07-03). Lotus flowers at Hefei park wow tourists. ecns.cn A 150-mu (10-hectare) lotus pond at Taochong Lake Park in Hefei, Anhui province, was shrouded in mist on Thursday, with sightseeing trains gliding through the water among the blooms, offering visitors a romantic summer experience without leaving the city.
(2026-07-03). Russia: ICRC president arrives in Moscow to discuss critical humanitarian issues. icrc.org
(2026-07-03). South Africa salutes Proteas Women. sanews.gov.za
(2026-07-03). Who Helps the Helpers? Mental Health and Psychosocial Support for Frontline Responders in Northeast Nigeria. icrc.org
(2026-07-03). Click to Care: Humanity in a Digital World. icrc.org
(2026-07-03). Thirty-one years apart: A mother and son find each other again. icrc.org
(2026-07-03). Mali: ICRC steps up support to people affected by armed violence. icrc.org
(2026-07-03). Where is my family? The search for missing loved ones in Africa's oldest and newest refugee camps. icrc.org
(2026-07-03). ICRC gathers Caribbean representatives to strengthen IHL implementation. icrc.org
(2026-07-03). This morning's panel discussion on News X World. gilbertdoctorow.com
(2026-07-03). ICRC and Asian Development Bank formalize their first institutional partnership. icrc.org
(2026-07-03). Powerful explosion as firefighters probe smoke at Tacoma apartment. aljazeera.com
(2026-07-03). Libya in 2025: Standing alongside communities affected by conflict and violence. icrc.org
(2026-07-03). Five Takeaways from the June Jobs Report. cepr.net
(2026-07-03). New York Times Badly Misleads Readers on Trump Accounts. cepr.net
(2026-07-03). ICRC, Xinhua News Agency and Fudan University host Content Creators Forum on humanitarian storytelling and empathy. icrc.org
(2026-07-03). How Trump Sabotaged Independence Day. juancole.com
(2026-07-03). Iran: ICRC delivers 18 tonnes of humanitarian supplies to support emergency response. icrc.org
(2026-07-03). Who are the rogue bishops defying Pope Leo XIV? aljazeera.com
(2026-07-03). Search Continues for People Missing in Connection with Armed Conflicts of the 1990s and August 2008 and their aftermath. icrc.org
(2026-07-03). Frequently asked questions: Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the military domain. icrc.org
(2026-07-03). Papua rebels claim to have killed US pilot in Indonesia. aljazeera.com
(2026-07-03). Bosnia and Herzegovina: Mine risk education reduces risks and saves lives — but the danger is far from over. icrc.org
(2026-07-03). Ethiopia: ICRC provides seeds and fertilizers to 132,000 people. icrc.org
(2026-07-03). "I'm already injured. Getting Ebola doesn't bear thinking about." The Kivus face a double crisis — conflicts and an epidemic. icrc.org
(2026-07-03). Sudan: 42,000 people assisted with food in Al Obeid amid growing humanitarian needs. icrc.org
(2026-07-03). Further thoughts on 'ethnic cleansing' as a Russian war objective. gilbertdoctorow.com
(2026-07-03). After repeal of anti-gay sex law, LGBTQ+ individuals continue to face discrimination in Singapore. globalvoices.org
(2026-07-03). Advocacy paper: A key opportunity to prevent the development of unacceptable autonomous weapons. icrc.org
(2026-07-03). ICRC Advances Efforts to Adopt African Union Declaration to Strengthen IHL on the Continent. icrc.org
(2026-07-03). El riesgo de guerra entre EE.‚ÄØUU. e Irán se dispara tras el rechazo de Teherán. thealtworld.com Elijah J. Magnier es analista político y corresponsal veterano en zonas de guerra con más de 35 años de experiencia cubriendo Oriente Medio y el norte de àÅfrica. | El profundo conocimiento de Elijah sobre Irán, Irak, Líbano, Libia, Sudán y Siria convierte sus escritos en lectura obligatoria para quienes deseen comprender los asuntos complejos que suelen ser mal informados en los medios occidentales.
(2026-07-03). Chris Hedges: Requiem for America on the Fourth of July. asiapacificreport.nz The con of neoliberalism has gutted our democracy and paved the way for fascism. COMMENTARY: By Chris Hedges Neoliberalism, better understood by its less sanitised term cutthroat capitalism, is the poison that destroyed our democracy in America. It gave the billionaire class and corporations the ideological cover to impoverish the working class, impose crippling austerity,…
(2026-07-03). Le risque de guerre États-Unis—Iran s'envole après le refus de Téhéran. thealtworld.com Elijah J. Magnier est un analyste politique et un correspondant de guerre chevronné, fort de plus de 35 ans d'expérience dans la couverture du Moyen-Orient et de l'Afrique du Nord. | La connaissance approfondie qu'Elijah possède de l'Iran, de l'Irak, du Liban, de la Libye, du Soudan et de la Syrie rend ses écrits incontournables pour quiconque souhaite comprendre des affaires complexes souvent mal rapportées par les médias occidentaux.
(2026-07-03). Tuesday 7/28: Workers Voices Storytelling Night ⚪ Voces de los Trabajadores. indybay.org Medicine for Nightmares Bookstore/ | Librería Medicina para Pesadillas | 3036 Calle 24, between/entre Treat y Harrison…
(2026-07-03). México_Mixteca de Oaxaca y Puebla: Comunidades exigen cancelación de concesiones mineras. indybay.org México | Comunidades indígenas de la Mixteca de Oaxaca y Puebla exigen cancelación de concesiones mineras…
(2026-07-02). "Marco Rubio: An Uncontrollable Mythomaniac" to be presented in Vado Ligure, Italy. radiohc.cu The Members' Section of Coop. Liguria in Vado Ligure will organize the public event "Men of Their Time: Marco Rubio" this Friday, July 3rd, at 5: 30 p.m. in the Punto d'Incontro Coop Hall in Vado Aurelia (Via alla Costa, first floor). Admission is free. | The event is promoted in collaboration with the National Association of Italy-Cuba Friendship, through the "Granma" Circle of Celle Ligure/Savona, and the USEI APS (Union of Solidarity of Ecuadorians in Italy). | The event will feature a presentation by Roberto Casella, president of the Italy-Cuba Association, who will discuss more than half a century of geopolit…