(2026-07-09). US launches fresh strikes on Iran hours after ceasefire collapse, Tehran warns of retaliation. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: The United States carried out another round of military strikes on Iran on Wednesday, targeting sites linked to Tehran's ability to disrupt shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. The attacks came just hours after US President Donald Trump said the temporary agreement to end the conflict was "over." | The US military said the operation was aimed at protecting international shipping through the strategically important Strait of Hormuz after three cargo ships were attacked there on Tuesday. A US official, speaking anonymously to Reuters, said Wednesday's strikes were larger than those carried out a d…
(2026-07-09). US military carries out fresh strikes on Iran, prompting Iran attacks on Kuwait and Bahrain. geo.tv 
Smoke rises at an unknown location following what US Central Command says is a new wave of strikes against Iran on Tuesday after three tankers were hit by projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz, in this still image taken from video released July 7, 2026. — ReutersUS military conducting…
(2026-07-09). Iran puts US backers in Gulf on notice as Trump ends truce; Mojtaba to avenge father's death now. hindustantimes.com Tensions between the United States and Iran have escalated following fresh U.S. strikes and renewed threats from Tehran. Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya Headquarters warned that any support for U.S. military operations in the region could make American allies legitimate targets, while reiterating its position on navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump defended the latest military action and warned of further strikes if necessary.
(2026-07-09). Why Has the US-Iran War Restarted with Fresh Stockpiles—and Who Benefits Most? thinktank.pk The fragile pause in the US-Iran conflict appears to have ended. Fresh waves of American airstrikes against Iranian military infrastructure and Iran's retaliatory attacks on US-linked facilities in Bahrain and Kuwait indicate that both countries have entered a new phase of warfare—not one driven by immediate territorial conquest, but by strategic endurance. Recent military operations …
(2026-07-09). On-site observation from Tehran. uwidata.com 
By Gàºrkan Demir from Tehran / Iran At the Imam Khomeini Mosalla Mosque For Iran's martyred leader Ali Khamenei and members of his family, who lost their lives in the US and Israeli attacks, the funeral prayer was held on July 5 at the Imam Khomeini Mosalla Mosque in Tehran. After the religious ceremony at …
(2026-07-09). Iran to bury Khamenei in Mashhad as US ramps up strikes. geo.tv 
People attend a funeral procession for Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed on February 28 in Israeli and US air strikes, in Karbala, Iraq, July 8, 2026. — ReutersMillions expected to attend funeral in Mashhad.Trump warns Iran of 'much worse'…
(2026-07-09). Ceasefire wavers as attacks between US and Iran in Gulf continue. newarab.com 
Welcome, | Here are the key updates: | Iran claims attacks on US forces in Bahrain and Kuwait after the US attacked Iranian cities for a second consecutive night, with reports saying at least 14 people were killed by the US attacks on Iran.
| Iran's slain Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei will be buried in his hometown of Mashhad today, after millions attended funeral processions in the Iraq's Najaf and Karbala
| Israel continues attacks on Gaza and Lebanon, killing at least eight people in the Palestinian territory and two in southern Lebanon overnight
(2026-07-09). NATO summit has never been more of a farce. Where are the circus performers? strategic-culture.su Could NATO become almost exclusively a talk shop and nothing more? | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Bombing Iran during the NATO summit…
(2026-07-09). Why Iran Ceasefire was always going to Break. juancole.com The Conversation) — Less than a month after a ceasefire was signed between the US and Iran, conflict has returned to the Middle East. The peace agreement Donald Trump signed at the palace of Versailles in France on June 18 — which he hailed as Iran's
(2026-07-09). DOES THE TAIL WAG THE DOG? IMPLAUSIBLE DENIABILITY AND THE FOMENTING OF ANTI-SEMITISM. indybay.org Fomenting historicd anti-semitism while justifying genocide…
(2026-07-09). Shameful Sinn Féin allow extension of F-35 warplane factory to proceed. thecanary.co 
In a move that reveals the party's pro-Palestine sentiment to be entirely hollow, Sinn Féin have allowed an extension to a north of Ireland factory producing components for F-35 warplanes. So-called 'Israel' has used the jets extensively to murder civilians in its genocidal assault on Gaza. The factory in question is Moyola Precision Engineering in […] | By
(2026-07-09). Israel murders Palestinian aid official who organised Gaza World Cup screenings. thecanary.co 
Israel has responded to the Egyptian football team manager's comments of support for Gaza by murdering Palestinian Mohamed Fawaz al-Wahidi — Egypt's organiser of World Cup match screenings in Gaza. The 7 July 2026 murder came just before Egypt's match against Argentina, where many believe the Egyptians were cheated out of a historic win. Israel […] | By
(2026-07-09). Israel continues Gaza onslaught, after Hamas announces plan to hand power over to UN committee. wsws.org The Israeli military killed 16 people, including two children, in Gaza in the two days following the announcement by Hamas that it was dissolving its government and handing power over to a UN technical committee as part of the US-brokered peace deal.
(2026-07-09). Photos: Israeli attacks kill nine people, including two children, in Gaza. aljazeera.com Israeli air attacks and gunfire kill nine Palestinians in Gaza despite ceasefire, medics say.
(2026-07-09). The suffering in Gaza is far from over: ICRC Regional Director. icrc.org
(2026-07-09). Venezuela earthquake death toll rises to 3,811 as govt seeks frozen funds. geo.tv 
(2026-07-09). Under guise of relief, Pentagon deploys 2,000 troops to Venezuela, securing semicolonial foothold. wsws.org Two weeks after twin earthquakes left thousands dead and tens of thousands missing, the Pentagon has deployed 2,000 troops to seize control of Venezuela's main airport and port in the latest step to consolidate semicolonial control.
(2026-07-09). Venezuela earthquake: ICRC mobilizes rapid response in support of the Venezuelan Red Cross‚ÄØ. icrc.org
(2026-07-09). 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.
(2026-07-09). Australia employment growth continues into mid-2026. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-07-09). Independent media win — New Internationalist hits £150k target. thecanary.co 
In a big win for independent media, the New Internationalist surpassed its emergency fundraising target of £150,000, saving the magazine from closure. View this post on Instagram A post shared by New Internationalist (@newinternationalist) "We didn't dare to hope we could exceed £150,000," the magazine said in a statement shared via Instagram. "Our […] | By
(2026-07-09). 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.
(2026-07-09). Another mosque attack goes ignored by politicians MSM. thecanary.co 
UK politicians and 'mainstream' media are ignoring yet another Islamophobic attack at a UK mosque. In the latest in a string of attacks treated with indifference by the establishment, an elderly man was assaulted and subjected to racist abuse outside Noor Ul Islam Mosque in the Leyton area of London. The victim was hospitalised by […] | By
(2026-07-09). Four Ekurhuleni officials arrested during a takedown operation. sanews.gov.za Four Ekurhuleni officials arrested during a takedown operation | The South African Police Service (SAPS) has confirmed that four suspects were arrested overnight by the Commissions Recommendations Task Team during a takedown operation conducted in various parts of Johannesburg. | Suspended Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department (EMPD) Deputy Chief Julius Mkhwanazi was one of those arrested. | "Those arrested include current and former employees of the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality. The suspects are expected to appear before the Germiston Magistrate's Court this morning," the police said in a statement. | The p…
(2026-07-09). WBJEE 2026 Round 1 Seat Allotment Result: Link to Check. ummid.com West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB) is releasing on its official website 'wbjeeb.nic.in' 1st Round Seat Allotment result of WBJEE 2026 Counselling today i.e. Tuesday July 07, 2026.
(2026-07-09). Do fans still trust referees and VAR at the World Cup? aljazeera.com Do fans still trust referees and VAR at the World Cup?>
(2026-07-09). Five police sergeants in court on charges of corruption. sanews.gov.za Five police sergeants in court on charges of corruption | Five police sergeants attached to the Vanderbijlpark SAPS Task Team made their first court appearance at the Vanderbijlpark Regional Court this week on charges of corruption and extortion and their case was postponed to 13 July for further investigation. | The accused officials are Johannes Thakhisi (45), Ntombeko Seya (44), Mpho Molatedi (39), Nhlanhla Sithole (42) and Tlokotsi Kganya (36). | Their court appearance follows an investigation handled by the Hawks' Vaal Serious Corruption Investigation (SCI) stemming from an incident which took place on 27 Oc…
(2026-07-09). NATO's Bipolar Summit in Ankara. ummid.com Donald Trump turned NATO's Ankara summit into a one-man show – reviving Iran hostilities, threatening Spain, demanding Greenland, and needling allies – while Secretary-General Mark Rutte's flattery-and-spending strategy kept the alliance intact.
(2026-07-09). The Cure For Despair Is Awe, Wonder, And Humility. thealtworld.com The cure for despair is awe, wonder, and humility. | It is true that there is unfathomable cruelty in this world that will bring you crashing to your knees. And it is true that we are ruled by monsters with deeply entrenched power. | But it is also true that we live in a mysterious universe whose ways are almost entirely unknown to us. And it is also true that we don't really have any idea where humanity's adventure is headed. | We are made of particles too small for our minds to imagine, spinning through an expanse of blackness too vast for our minds to comprehend, because we are naked apes whose fleshy brains w…
(2026-07-09). 2026 FIFA WC: Controversies galore as Argentina declared winner against Egypt. ummid.com Argentina defeated Egypt in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of Last 16 Tuesday, but not before some controversial decisions that marred the outcome of the all important match.
(2026-07-09). Doing The Opposite: Studies Show Gigantic Wind Farms Significantly Warm The Night. wattsupwiththat.com Proponents of the energy transition often ignore or conceal the negative local climate impacts of wind turbines. Report24 references a 2012 study published in Nature Climate Change by Liming Zhou and his research team, which investigated the impact of large wind farms on land surface temperatures in Texas.
(2026-07-09). Burlington, WI 7th Annual Juneteenth Photos! wibailoutpeople.org 
BCD Racism The photos are here! We're so excited to share the official event photo album from Burlington's 7th Annual Juneteenth Celebration. As we looked through these images, one thing stood out over and over again—joy. Smiles between neighbors. Families making memories. Performers sharing their gifts. Volunteers giving their time. Vendors connecting with the community. …
(2026-07-09). 2026 FIFA WC: Argentina Wins Match, But Cabo Verde Captures Hearts. ummid.com Cape Verde Saturday July 04, 2026 was knocked out of the 2026 Football World Cup by Argentina, but not before capturing the hearts of millions of football fans around the world.
(2026-07-09). Higher hospital prices mean smaller paychecks and inflated premiums. mronline.org 
State legislatures can intervene to help control costs.
(2026-07-09). 'Directly enslaving at least 26 people': New report details Caesar Rodney's slaveholding amid debate over statue's fate. whyy.org 
What are journalists missing from the state of Delaware? What would you most like WHYY News to cover? The Black men, women and children who Delaware statesman Caesar Rodney owned had been aggravating him in the spring of 1776. | "From their past vile misbehavior they have no right to expect any favour or partiallity for them at my hands," the plantation owner wrote to his brother after some of the enslaved people were worried they would be sold and their families torn apart. | Rodney, a wealthy lawmaker and militia leader, and future president of the Delaware colony, added i…
(2026-07-09). Son of Mexican national who was fatally shot by ICE speaks out. aljazeera.com The son of Mexican man, Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, who was fatally shot by an officer from ICE.
(2026-07-09). China's June CPI rises 1% as food prices decline. ecns.cn China's consumer prices rose 1% in June from a year earlier, official data showed Thursday, as food prices continued to decline.
(2026-07-09). Morocco fans paint Boston red but remain wary of France at FIFA World Cup. aljazeera.com On the eve of the quarterfinal, Morocco's supporters take over downtown Boston, showing unwavering belief in their team.
(2026-07-09). Donald Trump's 4th: Communists, Fireworks and Voting Rights. indybay.org America's 250th Independence Day celebration was unlike any other the nation has ever seen. The extravaganza here in Washington reigned over by a stubbornly independent and aging president who does as he pleases is not what July 4th is all about. America deserved better.
(2026-07-09). Pax Silica and the trap of "trusted interdependence" mronline.org 
The question every country in the Global South must ask is simple: who controls, who benefits, and who pays?>
(2026-07-09). Why Does Israel See Türkiye as Its Next Major Strategic Threat? thinktank.pk The debate over a possible US sale of F-35 stealth fighter jets to Türkiye has exposed one of the most significant geopolitical fault lines in the Middle East. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has openly warned that providing Türkiye with advanced American fighter aircraft could "destroy the balance of power" in the region, reflecting Israel's …
(2026-07-09). Fiji military commander publicly denounces budget cut. wsws.org In the fragile Pacific country shaped by repeated coups, the general's public interventions are a blunt reminder that the military remains ultimately in charge.
(2026-07-09). Seven companies placed on blacklist following investigation. sanews.gov.za Seven companies placed on blacklist following investigation | Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) has blacklisted seven companies implicated in serious unethical and unlawful conduct. ⚪ This after the company, assisted by the Special Investigating Unit, conducted forensic investigations which uncovered financial misconduct, kickback schemes, bribery, theft of company assets, collusion and the submission of false information. ⚪ Disciplinary action has also been taken against officials at the State-Owned Entity (SOE) who colluded with the companies. | TPT Chief Executive, Jabu Mdaki said: "Transnet Port Terminals remai…
(2026-07-09). H5N1 "Bird Flu" spreads to Australia. wsws.org The 2021—24 surge also saw over 100 human infections, and 10 deaths, with most cases in the United States and Cambodia.
(2026-07-09). Chinese scientists develop longer-lasting lithium-metal battery technology. ecns.cn Chinese researchers at Nanjing University have developed a new electrolyte that could significantly extend the lifespan of lithium-metal batteries while preserving their high energy density, according to a study published in the journal Nature.
(2026-07-09). Saturday 7/11: "Exposed" A Pfizer Scientist Battles Corruption, Lies & Betrayal A Biohazard Whistleblower. indybay.org Adobe Books & Arts Cooperative | 3130 24th St, San Francisco, CA 94110…
(2026-07-09). Malaysian tourism operators protest against diesel subsidy exclusion. ecns.cn Malaysian tourism operators are slamming the government's decision to exclude the sector from the targeted diesel subsidy programme, calling the policy highly discriminatory and unjust.
(2026-07-09). 165 MPs have signed a motion to reject the EHRC transphobic Code of Practice. thecanary.co 
The Early Day Motion to reject the Equality and Human Rights Commissions (EHRC) transphobic Code of Practice has now hit 165 signatures. As such, the motion's author — Nottingham East Labour MP Nadia Whittome — has called for equalities minister Bridget Phillipson to withdraw the code. The milestone means that over a quarter of all […] | By
(2026-07-09). 4 Compliance Steps to Verify That Bank Details Used in EPF Withdrawal Form 31 Match Your Pre-Filled Details at Your Income Tax E-filing Login Portal. ummid.com Many EPF withdrawal claims get rejected, hence read these 4 steps that cover everything the EPFO system actually checks.
(2026-07-09). Cambodia to reintroduce wild tigers after 20-year absence. ecns.cn Cambodia will bring back wild tigers to its wilderness next year, ending a roughly two-decade absence of the big cats in the country.
(2026-07-09). 26 dead, 7 missing after reservoir breach in south China's Guangxi. ecns.cn A reservoir breach in Nanning, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, has left 26 people dead and seven others missing, local authorities said on Thursday.
(2026-07-09). Trump launches new phase of US imperialism's criminal war on Iran. wsws.org US President Donald Trump has relaunched American imperialism's illegal war of aggression against Iran, after repeatedly making Hitlerite threats in recent days to destroy the country's basic infrastructure and rain death and destruction on its people.
(2026-07-09). Nzimande calls for science-led partnerships to drive South Africa's development. sanews.gov.za Nzimande calls for science-led partnerships to drive South Africa's development | Science, Technology and Innovation Minister, Dr Blade Nzimande, has called for stronger science-centred public-private partnerships to drive development in the country. | Addressing the inaugural Science, Technology and Innovation Public Lecture at the Emperors Palace Convention Centre in Johannesburg on Wednesday evening, Nzimande said South Africa has a robust national system of innovation supported by government, universities, science councils and public agencies. | However, he stressed that public funding alone cannot deliver th…
(2026-07-09). China & Namibia: Milestones of cooperation. ecns.cn China and Namibia established diplomatic relations in 1990, and since then bilateral ties have developed steadily. In 2018, the two countries elevated their relationship to a comprehensive strategic and cooperative partnership.
(2026-07-09). 1.4 bn Indians NOT with Israel: Congress refutes Netanyahu. ummid.com The Congress Party has refuted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu saying he was wrong in assuming that 140 billion Indians support Israel.
(2026-07-09). Iraq: Photography Award 2026. icrc.org International Committee of the Red Cross & Iraqi Red Crescent Society…
(2026-07-09). Researchers Reveal Hidden Mechanism Behind Molecular Switch. ummid.com Researchers at the Nano Life Science Institute (WPI-NanoLSI) at Kanazawa University, the Institute for Molecular Science, and SOKENDAI have uncovered the hidden mechanism behind a molecular switch – a molecule that can change between different structural states in response to a chemical signal.
(2026-07-09). China's 160 Luxury Tourist Trains by 2030: Russia, Vietnam, Kazakhstan Join Massive Rail Expansion. infobrics.org China plans 160 luxury tourist trains by 2030, integrating Russia, Vietnam, and Kazakhstan into cross-border rail corridors. A strategic shift redefines rail as experiential tourism infrastructure across Eurasia…
(2026-07-09). How Australian businesses got ghosted by Google. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-07-09). These Palestinian families in the West Bank have barricaded themselves inside their homes to survive Israeli settler attacks. mondoweiss.net 
Twelve Palestinian families in the northern West Bank have barricaded themselves in their homes to protect against ongoing settler attacks as Israel moves to assert total control over the occupied territory.
(2026-07-09). KEAM 2026 Engg First Phase Allotment Out: Steps, Link to Check. ummid.com The Office of the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE) has published today i.e. Wednesday July 08, 2026 the Final Allotment of the students who appeared for KEAM 2026 (KEAM 2026 Engineering: First phase allotment published) and are now seeking admission in First Year Engineering courses for the year 2026-27.
(2026-07-09). 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.
(2026-07-09). Joburg working with Treasury to resolve challenges. sanews.gov.za Joburg working with Treasury to resolve challenges | City of Johannesburg (CoJ) Mayor Dada Morero has assured city residents that the municipality is working with National Treasury to resolve its challenges. ⚪ This after the municipality, along with 68 others, had their
(2026-07-09). Why Palestine is rewriting the Rules of domestic US Politics. juancole.com ( However, the high-stakes vote never actually hap…
(2026-07-09). Thursday 8/6: Group Artist Reception at Caldwell Snyder Gallery. indybay.org 341 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA 94108…
(2026-07-09). China In Photo: Buckets turned into lifesaving cradles in Guangxi flood rescues. ecns.cn Firefighters used plastic buckets as makeshift baby cradles when evacuating people in flood-hit areas of south China's Guangxi. | Rescuers gently carried the infants through floodwaters before transferring them to rubber boats.
(2026-07-09). Eying 2028, Rahm Emanuel test drives tough love message in Israel. responsiblestatecraft.org Former Mayor of Chicago and potential 2028 Democratic presidential candidate Rahm Emanuel delivered a speech Wednesday at Tel Aviv University that was called a "
(2026-07-09). DOGE Ended on July 4, but the Workers Whose Lives Musk Upended Are Still Reeling. portside.org DOGE Ended on July 4, but the Workers Whose Lives Musk Upended Are Still Reeling |
(2026-07-09). Inside Egypt's Octagon: World's Largest Defense Headquarters. ummid.com Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi Saturday July 04, 2026, inaugurated The Octagon – the country's new Strategic Command Headquarters in the heart of the New Administrative Capital (NAC).
(2026-07-09). Tom Mertes: Manufacturing Impunity. newleftreview.org Tom Mertes on Richard Beck, Homeland. Origins and afterlives of America's long War on Terror.
(2026-07-09). Sunday 7/12: The Struggle & Lessons Of California Farmworkers' History & The Relevance Today. indybay.org Unitarian Universalist Society of S.F. | 1187 Franklin St. San Francisco…
(2026-07-09). China & Namibia: Stronger trade, shared growth. ecns.cn China is Namibia's main trading partner. In 2025, bilateral trade reached 1.85 billion US dollars, up 35.7 percent year on year.
(2026-07-09). China sets urban employment, social security targets for next five years. ecns.cn China on Thursday released its human resources and social security development plan for the 2026-2030 period (2026-2030), setting targets to maintain stable urban employment and expand social security coverage over the next five years.
(2026-07-09). "Work more for the same money" —33,000 Mercedes-Benz employees protest in Germany. wsws.org Mercedes is demanding longer working hours and less pay in what amounts to a declaration of war on the workforce.
(2026-07-09). What's the Matter With JD Vance? portside.org What's the Matter With JD Vance? |
(2026-07-09). South Africa Crafts New Economic Blueprint to Capitalise on BRICS-Plus Expansion South Africa. infobrics.org The South African government is hard at work drawing up fresh economic blueprints to make the most of the enlarged BRICS-Plus grouping, with the clear goal of expanding trade, attracting new investment and creating real jobs for ordinary South Africans in a fast-changing world economy…
(2009-07-26). PM Shehbaz arrives in Quetta for high-level security meeting. tribune.com.pk 
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Quetta on Thursday for a day-long visit to chair a high-level meeting on the law and order situation in Balochistan, the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) said. | According to a PMO post on X, the prime minister was received on arrival by Balochistan Governor Jaffar Khan Mandokhail, Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti, and senior civil and military officials. | Economic Affairs Minister Ahad Khan Cheema, Information Minister Attaullah Tarar, and Adviser to the Prime Minister Rana Sanaullah are accompanying him during the visit, the PMO added. | ⁄©Ÿàÿ&pa…
(2026-07-09). World Cup: France vs Morocco prediction, schedule, Hakimi vs Mbappe rivalry. aljazeera.com Hakimi meets Mbappe as France face Morocco in the opening World Cup quarterfinal, with Opta backing Les Bleus to win.
(2026-07-09). America 250 – 160th Buffalo Soldiers Luncheon & National Black Business Month Celebration. indybay.org Buffalo Soldiers rode through the streets of San Francisco protecting President Theodore Roosevelt dedicate Dewey Statue in Union Square. From the SF Presidio gates horses beat steady rhythms into the earth, carrying along the California Buffalo Soldiers Trails toward Yosemite, Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks, where they carved trails through ancient silence. Today, known as Brigadier General Charles Young, he led the way as guardians of the giant trees, tended the wild, and left their courage in the granite and the wind.
(2026-07-09). Green Party lays out its manifesto for Greater Manchester. thecanary.co 
The Green Party has announced its manifesto ahead of the upcoming mayoral election for Greater Manchester after Labour's Andy Burnham stepped down to run for MP in Makerfield and will likely be the next PM. The party's bold new manifesto aims to break from Burnham's model, arguing it rewarded developers, priced ordinary people out of […] | By
(2026-07-09). Massachusetts nurses strike Mass General Brigham in largest healthcare walkout in state history. wsws.org More than 4,500 nurses and clinicians walked off the job Wednesday morning at Mass General Brigham (MGB), the largest private hospital system in Massachusetts, in the largest strike of healthcare workers in the state's history and the first by nurses at Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH).
(2026-07-09). Muslim NATO or Search for Strategic Autonomy in Multipolar World? ummid.com The phrase 'Muslim NATO' has begun to touch geo-politics with increasing frequency, but what is emerging is not a religious alliance but the gradual search for a new security architecture rooted in regional cooperation, strategic autonomy and the realities of an increasingly multipolar world.
(2026-07-09). BRICS Bank Approves $1 Billion Lifeline for South Africa's Struggling Cities. infobrics.org South Africa has secured a $1 billion (about R18 billion) loan from the New Development Bank (NDB) to upgrade infrastructure across its eight largest metropolitan municipalities, as the government intensifies efforts to address a deepening service-delivery crisis that has disrupted businesses and households alike…
(2026-07-09). Solar Tax Credits: 1978—2026 (never enough). wattsupwiththat.com "Nothing is so permanent as a temporary government program."
| — Milton and Rose Friedman, Tyranny of the Status Quo (1983), 115.
(2026-07-09). In maps and charts: South Sudan's 15 years of independence. aljazeera.com AJLabs breaks down the 15 years of liberation from Khartoum and the impact on 12 million people.
(2026-07-09). Black Myth: Wukong Global Concert makes North American debut in Los Angeles. ecns.cn The North American premiere of the Black Myth: Wukong Global Concert was held at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles on Tuesday evening, drawing thousands of audience members, Xinhua News Agency reported.
(2026-07-09). 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.
(2026-07-09). South Korea's LG Innotek to invest $1 billion in Vietnam chip substrate plant. ecns.cn South Korea's LG Innotek secured official approval for a $1 billion semiconductor substrate factory in Hai Phong, Vietnam, marking the first high-tech project in the city's new free trade zone, as Vietnam strengthens its position in high-value chip packaging supply chains.
(2026-07-09). 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…
(2026-07-09). Keiko Fujimori declared Peru's president: imperialism, institutional collapse, and the tasks of the working class. wsws.org Fujimori's rise to power unfolds against a backdrop of open US imperialist intervention, a decade of accelerating institutional collapse and intense social crisis.
(2026-07-09). IIM Bangalore to open Overseas Campus in Indonesia. ummid.com The Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIM Bangalore) will open its Overseas Campus in Indonesia.
(2026-07-09). 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.
(2026-07-09). Lord's Cricket Ground set for first-ever women's Test as England host India. aljazeera.com England host India in a women's Test at the iconic Lord's Cricket Ground – the first of such a kind at the venue.
(2026-07-09). FROM WARFARE TO WEALTH — struggle for strategic independence. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-07-09). Armenian treasures make Shanxi debut in exhibition of more than 100 artifacts. ecns.cn An exhibition titled "Land of Noah: Treasures from the Yerevan History Museum of Armenia" opened Wednesday at the Shanxi Museum in Taiyuan.
(2026-07-09). 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.
(2026-07-09). Wednesday 7/8: Block the Bombs Phonebank. indybay.org Online | actionnetwork.org/events/block-the-bombs……
(2026-07-09). Malaysia, Thailand resolve seafood trade dispute; deal effective within a week. ecns.cn Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced that Malaysia and Thailand have fully settled their long-running seafood export dispute, with the bilateral agreement set to take effect within seven days.
(2026-07-09). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-07-09). WI BOPM 15th Anniversary in Milwaukee August 22, 2026! Fight Poverty, Racism War Not Immigrants! wibailoutpeople.org "We are realists. We dream the impossible." — Commandante Che Guevara…
(2026-07-09). Why Morocco's win against Canada in 2026 FIFA WC Last 16 is significant. ummid.com Morocco Sunday July 05, 2026 crushed 2026 FIFA World Cup host Canada 3-0 to reach the Football World Cup Quarter Final.
(2026-07-09). Kenosha, August 29, 2026: Blake Family 6th Annual Block Party! wibailoutpeople.org 
Event by BCD Racism For six years, the Blake Family Block Party has brought our community together for a day of laughter, connection, and celebration. We're excited to welcome everyone back for another unforgettable afternoon filled with family fun, live entertainment, and community spirit! Saturday, August 29, 2026 1PM — 5PM 28th Avenue (between 40th …
(2026-07-09). Saturday 7/11: The Black Panther Party, The SF State Third World Strike & The Lessons For Today: A Panel. indybay.org Zoom Event…
(2026-07-09). 'Double cross, first class': Why India's Modi wins so many foreign awards. aljazeera.com The prime minister was presented with an award during a visit to the Seychelles, adding to his large trophy collection.
(2026-07-09). Mbappe Catches Messi in 2026 FIFA WC Golden Boot Race. ummid.com Kylian Mbappe Sunday July 05, 2026 hit another goal — his 7th in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, to ensure France win over Paraguay in the ongoing football world cup round of the last 16.
(2026-07-09). Karnataka CET 2026 Mock Allotment Result: Steps, Link to Check. ummid.com The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) is publishing today i.e. Monday July 06, 2026 on its official website 'kea.kar.nic.in' Karnataka UGCET 2026 (KCET 2026) Mock Allotment Result for the students who had registered for admission in different undergraduate courses including Engineering, Pharmacy, Architecture, Farm Sciences (Agriculture/Veterinary and others) for the year 2026-27.
(2026-07-09). Hottest June on record in Western Europe as heatwaves hit continent. aljazeera.com Thousands of deaths across Europe, mostly in France, Spain and Belgium, have been linked to a June heatwave.
(2026-07-09). The Parallels Between Wahhabism and the Protestant Reformation. muslimskeptic.com The Protestant Reformation of the 16th century called for a return to Christianity based on scripture and the understanding of the early church. Protestants attacked existing religious teachings as new additions and faulted them for often encouraging polytheism. Protestants were particularly concerned with ritual interactions involving saints, dead persons, and relics. Protestants pronounced all other …
(2026-07-09). Thursday 7/9: Power Hour – Freedom for Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya. indybay.org Online | form.jotform.com/261884447970168…
(2026-07-09). Is a Pakistani Cargo Plane Really Downed by a U.S. Strike? thinktank.pk In recent days, social media platforms including X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, Telegram, and YouTube have been flooded with sensational claims alleging that a Pakistani cargo aircraft was shot down by a U.S. military strike. Many posts further claimed that the incident was linked to ongoing regional tensions and secret military operations. These claims quickly gained …
(2026-07-09). The New Geoeconomic War: How the Iran Conflict Is Reshaping Global Power. thinktank.pk For decades, wars were often viewed as regional security crises with limited long-term economic consequences beyond the battlefield. Today, that assumption no longer holds. The International Monetary Fund's latest downgrade of global economic growth highlights a new reality: modern geopolitical conflicts can reshape the global economy almost as profoundly as financial crises. The IMF has …
(2026-07-09). The death of Alejandro àÅguila exploited to militarize Chile. wsws.org The most significant demand to emerge from the political establishment was the call, led by figures from across the governing coalition and the so-called opposition, to deploy the Armed Forces onto the streets of Santiago.
(2026-07-09). DWP controls media narrative ahead of DWP Timms PIP report, again. thecanary.co 
The press has been ramping up its hatred of neurodivergent conditions again. Coincidentally, this was just days before the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) released the interim report for the Timms Review into Personal Independence Payment (PIP). DWP controlling narratives again The interim report was released this morning, and the Canary will bring you […] | By
(2026-07-09). 'Shoot me, Just let my son pass': Final moments of Palestinian Ahmad Zaid. aljazeera.com Three-month-old boy in critical condition dies after Israeli forces block his access to an ambulance.
(2026-07-09). Thursday 7/9: Calling Party for Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya! indybay.org Zoom | www.codepink.org/cp79…
(2026-07-09). Gauteng Health addressing medical negligence, financial misconduct. sanews.gov.za Gauteng Health addressing medical negligence, financial misconduct | The Gauteng Department of Health (GDoH) has moved to address growing public concern regarding its handling of disciplinary processes related to medical negligence and financial misconduct within its facilities. | In a statement on Thursday, the department noted these concerns and provided clarity on its internal mechanisms for ensuring accountability. | "The department wishes to reiterate that disciplinary action was instituted in all matters where sufficient evidence existed to proceed and that outcomes were implemented in accordance with labou…
(2026-07-09). Tuesday 8/11: Christians for a Free Palestine Community Call. indybay.org Online | actionnetwork.org/events/cfp-community-c……
(2026-07-09). Italy's summer of struggles: Workers confront Meloni's austerity, war and police state. wsws.org The growth of working class struggle is the central development in Italian political life, posing the urgent need of an independent political strategy for the working class.
(2026-07-09). Stronger evidence, weaker protections: planetary health consequences of rescinding the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency endangerment finding. mronline.org 
The U.S. has arrived at a crucial juncture for public health and climate governance.
(2026-07-09). Socialist Francesca Hong on Her Wisconsin Insurgency. portside.org Socialist Francesca Hong on Her Wisconsin Insurgency |
(2026-07-09). Thursday 7/16: Organizing Meeting: No Coal In Oakland! No ICE In The Bay! No Cuts To Healthcare! indybay.org Oakland Peace Center | Shelton Hall | 111 Fairmount Ave, Oakland 94611…
(2026-07-09). Inside King's College London's crackdown on pro-Palestine students. aljazeera.com King's College London, which has ties to the defence industry, has disciplined at least 26 students in two years.
(2026-07-09). FCRA India, NGOs and Foreign Funding. ummid.com At another level recently, the Union Home Ministry in India has promulgated a new FCRA which seeks to restrict the activities of NGO's receiving foreign funds.
(2026-07-09). Who is Zeynep Sonmez, the Wimbledon with the 'Palestine' watermelon racket? aljazeera.com Turkish tennis player Zeynep Sonmez defies a Wimbledon ban to stand in solidarity with Palestine.
(2026-07-09). How to Trade Gold: Top Tips for This Month. moguldom.com Gold is having one of those stretches where nobody in the market can look away. Prices are still trading close to the $4,100 to $4,200 range after retreating from January's record highs, and the tug of war between the Fed, inflation data, and Middle East headlines keeps flipping sentiment week to week. For anyone with …
(2026-07-09). Maharashtra Engineering Admission FE 2026-27 Starts: Application Steps. ummid.com The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell has published on its official website fe2026.mahacet.org the Notification and simultaneously started online registration of the students seeking Admission in First Year (FE) of the Four Year B.E. and B.Tech courses for the year 2026-27.
(2026-07-09). Guigang bureau denies rumors of snake escape from farm. ecns.cn Authorities in Guigang, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, have dismissed online rumors claiming snakes escaped from a local breeding farm, saying an official investigation found the reports to be false.
(2026-07-09). 'Comfort women' survivor dies in Hunan, leaving six on Chinese mainland. ecns.cn A 99-year-old Chinese survivor of the Japanese military's World War II "comfort women" system died Wednesday in Pingjiang County, Hunan Province. Her death leaves six registered survivors on the Chinese mainland.
(2026-07-09). Europe accelerates rearmament of Ukraine as US distances itself from prolonged conflict. infobrics.org JD Vance urges caution in Ukraine operations to enable future negotiations.
(2026-07-09). Wednesday 7/8: Lessons of Minneapolis Teamster General Strike For Today-Presentation. indybay.org laborfest.net/2026/event/lessons-of-minn……
(2026-07-09). China's basic medical insurance coverage rises by 4 million by May. ecns.cn China's basic medical insurance coverage increased by more than 4 million people year over year by the end of May, while the coverage rate remained stable at 95%, officials from the National Healthcare Security Administration said Thursday.
(2026-07-09). Commission to hear evidence on anti-corruption disclosure reforms. sanews.gov.za Commission to hear evidence on anti-corruption disclosure reforms | The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry will on Thursday hear evidence from an anti-corruption and governance expert on reforms needed to strengthen financial disclosure regimes for senior officials within South Africa's criminal justice system. | The testimony will focus on the effectiveness of existing disclosure requirements applicable to senior officers and whether they are adequate to detect and prevent corruption. | According to Commission spokesperson Jeremy Michaels, the expert will outline reforms aimed at strengthening transparency and accou…
(2026-07-09). Maharashtra Direct 2nd-yr Engineering Admission 2026 Starts. ummid.com Online registration for the students seeking admission in DSE 2026 – Direct Second Year Full Time Under Graduate Course in Engineering (B.E. / B Tech), has started through the official website dse2026.mahacet.org.in.
(2026-07-09). Jack Copley: Rentier Regimes. newleftreview.org Jack Copley on Timothy Mitchell, The Alibi of Capital. Capital re-conceptualized as terraforming expropriation of the future.
(2026-07-09). Maharashtra 11th FYJC 2026 Girls Special Round from July 10. ummid.com The School Education and Sports Department Maharashtra has published the Schedule of the FYJC 2026 or Class 11 Girls Special Round (Special Round 2) Admission Schedule on its official website 'mahafyjcadmissions.in'.
(2026-07-09). DJI unveils EV50 drone after setting Everest altitude record. ecns.cn Chinese drone maker DJI last Thursday unveiled its EV50 VTOL drone after it reached a record altitude of 8,861 meters, the highest ever achieved by an electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) drone, during a scientific expedition on Mount Everest.
(2026-07-09). ICC official says 'breakthrough' in Sudan Darfur investigations. newarab.com 
(2026-07-09). Russian oil painting and drawing exhibition opens in Shenyang. ecns.cn An exhibition of Russian oil paintings and drawings from the 19th and 20th centuries opened at the Shenyang Art Museum on Wednesday, featuring nearly 100 works that showcase the development of Russian painting over the past century.
(2026-07-09). Apps to use instead of doomscrolling: Best AU list. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-07-09). What's with Trump's sudden fixation on communism? aljazeera.com US President Donald Trump has denounced communism more than 80 times in the past two weeks.
(2026-07-09). The horror of life behind bars and police-prison guard brutality. indybay.org Police or prison guard abuse and their brutality of prisoners is rampant!
(2026-07-09). JEFF MCMULLEN: Trump attacks the enemy within. independentaustralia.net 
(2009-07-26). Pakistan, Croatia to expedite opening of visa facility in Islamabad. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan and Croatia are working to expedite the opening of a Croatian visa processing facility in Islamabad, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said on Thursday, standing alongside Croatian Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Gordan Grliƒá Radman, a move aimed at sparing Pakistani applicants the need to travel to a third country to obtain visas. | Addressing a joint press conference after the talks, Dar said, "We are working together to expedite the opening of a Croatian visa processing facility in Islamabad," Dar said, adding that the move would provide "welcome relief" to…
(2026-07-09). El-Sayed—Stevens debate in Michigan: Neither "progressive" nor establishment Democrats offer anything for the working class. wsws.org The Tuesday night debate between Michigan Democratic Party candidates for US Senate Abdul El-Sayed and Haley Stevens demonstrated that any differences between them are subordinated to their fundamental support for capitalism and the two-party system.
(2026-07-09). France vs Morocco: World Cup quarterfinal — prediction, start time, lineups. aljazeera.com
(2026-07-09). World Cup boosts travel demand among Chinese fans. ecns.cn The 2026 FIFA World Cup is driving a rise in travel demand among Chinese tourists, with many football fans extending their trips and exploring destinations beyond the tournament's host cities, according to data from Airbnb.
(2026-07-09). Poll shows alarming support in north of Ireland for racist rioters. thecanary.co 
Research group More In Common (MiC) has published the shocking result of a poll showing that more than 1 in 6 of the north of Ireland's population are unconcerned about racist rioters burning migrants out of their homes. Extent of racist attitudes in the north of Ireland MiC asked participants the following: In Belfast, some […] | By
(2026-07-09). Blobfest, Patti Labelle, Dave Matthews Band, Ben Franklin Bridge's Birthday Party and more in this week's 'Things To Do'. whyy.org July 9 – July 12: K.C. and the Sunshine Band in Del., Blobfest in the Philly burbs, and Dave Matthews Band in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights. | File photo: Patti LaBelle performs during CMT Smashing Glass on Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. The pre-taped show airs Nov. 15. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)…
(2026-07-09). 'Exclusively peaceful purposes': India clinches pact for Australian uranium supply. geo.tv 
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese in Melbourne on July 9, 2026. — X/ @narendramodi
(2026-07-09). Sunday 7/26: AI: Promise or Peril? A Socialist Feminist Perspective. indybay.org New Valencia Hall, 747 Polk St., San Francisco | (7 blocks from Civic Center BART, near Muni lines 5, 19, 27, 31, 38, and 49) | Also available via Zoom: register at bit.ly/AI-Promise-or-Peril…
(2026-07-09). Drones, motorcycles deliver emergency supplies to flood-hit Guangxi residents. ecns.cn Rescue teams use drones and off-road motorcycles to deliver emergency supplies to residents stranded by flooding near the breached Liulanshui Reservoir in Hengzhou, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. At temporary shelters, essential supplies, including drinking water, hot meals, and hot water, remained readily available.
(2026-07-09). JCECEB 2026 Choice Filling Starts, Allotment on July 12. ummid.com The Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (JCECEB) has asked all registered students participating in Engineering (BE/BTech) Counselling to submit option form and college choices using the link provided on its official website 'jceceb.jharkhand.gov.in'.
(2026-07-09). FIFA World Cup: Refereeing chief denies bias claims in Argentina-Egypt game. aljazeera.com Pierluigi Collina said that such allegations of bias could provoke threats against referees and their families.
(2026-07-09). McCarthyism Smokescreen: Trump's National Socialism. juancole.com Oakland, Ca. (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — Convicted felon Donald Trump is trotting out the tired, failed themes
(2026-07-09). Drone Warfare Turns Oil From a Resource Into a Liability. portside.org Drone Warfare Turns Oil From a Resource Into a Liability |
(2026-07-09). 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?
(2026-07-09). Robert Jenrick joins the list of Reform MPs who took money from convicted fraudsters. thecanary.co 
The Metropolitan Police has now launched a formal investigation into potential wrongdoing following an Electoral Commission investigation into reports that a £37.5k donation to Robert Jenrick's Tory leadership campaign had originated overseas — Reform UK isn't alone. The most troubling detail is that funds said to have been donated by Spott Fitness businessman Phillip Ullmann actually […] | By
(2026-07-09). Bridges Granddaughter Marie Shell Sings The "Ballad Of Harry Bridges" & Talks History. indybay.org Harry Bridges granddaughter Marie Shell on the anniversary of "Bloody Thursday" sang "The Ballad Of Harry Bridges" by Woody Guthrie. The even was part of LaborFest.net which commemorates the San Francisco general strike…
(2026-07-09). Saturday 7/18: Creating Utopia – a Free Hands-On participatory workshop in Oakland. indybay.org Lakeview Public Library, Oakland…
(2026-07-09). China launches six-month crackdown on wildlife crimes. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Public Security has launched a nationwide campaign against crimes involving birds and other wildlife, stepping up efforts to combat illegal hunting, trafficking and criminal networks.
(2026-07-09). Centennial School District launches summer lunch bus. whyy.org 
From Delco to Chesco and Montco to Bucks, what about life in Philly's suburbs do you want WHYY News to cover? Centennial School District is launching a mobile lunch bus to provide free meals to the district's children during the summer months. | The program provides free, nutritious meals to children aged 18 and younger. All meals must be consumed onsite to comply with guidelines. | "This is just an all-around way to make sure that the district kids have a meal throughout the day at least once, and just to give back to our community," said Christopher Sanchez-Peralta, commun…
(2026-07-09). India opposition party alleges vendetta after account freeze. geo.tv 
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, leader of Trinamool Congress , speaks during a press conference. — Reuters$46m frozen in accounts as part of money-laundering probe.Financial crimes agency says probing illegal transactions. TMC says all funds "fully and transparently…
(2026-07-09). I Once Pushed for Strict Climate Targets as an MEP But I Changed My Mind: Here's Why. wattsupwiththat.com I find this situation surrealistically insane. Only a special kind of stubborn orthodoxy prevents many from seeing and saying it aloud. We are starting to reinvest in deterrence and defence across Europe. At the same time, we are undergoing a drastic unilateral disarmament in the economic sphere in the name of 'climate leadership'.
(2026-07-09). Australia, India strike deal on uranium exports during PM Modi's visit. aljazeera.com India has long eyed Australia's uranium to help meet a target of 100 gigawatts of nuclear energy capacity by 2047.
(2026-07-09). ICE Gestapo kills man during traffic stop in Houston. wsws.org As is par for the course, ICE did not provide a shred of evidence corroborating its account of events, echoing numerous fabrications put forward to justify deadly incidents involving Trump's Department of Homeland Security.
(2026-07-09). Statelessness in the region of former Yugoslavia: unfinished nationality rights, legal identity and Roma exclusion. globalvoices.org 
(2026-07-09). US court rules that Trump's name must stay off Kennedy Center during appeal. aljazeera.com Trump's name was removed from the centre's facade and signage last month, after a judge ordered its removal.
(2026-07-09). Steering committee to accelerate R14.9bn Vaal-Gamagara water project. sanews.gov.za Steering committee to accelerate R14.9bn Vaal-Gamagara water project | Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister David Mahlobo has announced plans to establish a political steering committee to track progress on Phase 2 of the R14.9 billion Vaal-Gamagara Bulk Water Supply Scheme (VGBWSS), currently under implementation in the Northern Cape. ⚪ Mahlobo made the announcement after meeting various stakeholders in Kathu on Tuesday, alongside Northern Cape MEC for Cooperative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs, Bentley Vass, and Gamagara Local Municipality Executive Mayor Johannes Roman. ⚪ The meeting b…
(2026-07-09). Palestinianism: A New Lens for Understanding Resistance and Defense of Human Dignity. ummid.com At its core, Palestinianism rests on a simple proposition: Before domination becomes a project of force, it becomes a project of definition.
(2026-07-09). NATO summit examines future of Gulf-Iran security relations. newarab.com 
Although the Arab states that are members of the Istanbul Cooperation Initiative took part in the summit, the developments an…
(2026-07-09). How Israel Lost Americans. portside.org How Israel Lost Americans |
(2026-07-09). Friday 7/31: "Desperado: The Real Story" Tales of Rough Frontier Justice. indybay.org Park Hall Community Center | 9400 Mill Street, Ben Lomond, CA 95005…
(2026-07-09). Wednesday 7/8: Sharing the Spirit of America: Declaration of Independence Nationwide Community Readings. indybay.org Nationwide public readings…
(2026-07-09). Thursday 7/9: South Africa & ILWU 10-34 Connection & The History and Relevance Today & ILWU6 C&H Strike. indybay.org Henry Schmidt Room | ILWU Local 10 | 400 North Point St. | San Francisco…
(2026-07-09). Did Trump finally drop the 'pacifist' act. infobrics.org True "peace candidates" in American politics are almost all gone, replaced by warmongers with megaphones and dangerously inflated delusions of grandeur. The question arises — is Trump one of them?>
(2026-07-09). EHRC Code protests across country on 9 July. thecanary.co 
On 9 July at 6pm there will be protests across England and Scotland against the new Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) Code of Practice. It leaves trans people with even fewer rights than before the Supreme Court judgment in April 2025. The EHRC Code of Practice was laid before parliament on 21 May for […] | By
(2026-07-09). China ready to maintain long-term ties with Britain amid fruitful exchanges: official. ecns.cn China stands ready to work with Britain on the basis of mutual respect, equality, and mutual benefit to maintain the sound and long-term development of bilateral relations, Xinhua News Agency cited a Chinese diplomat as saying on Wednesday.
(2026-07-09). Petaluma City Council agrees to Consider Non-Cooperation with ICE Ordinance. indybay.org The Petaluma City Council tonight voted to adopt an agenda item for its consideration of a draft ordinance of non-cooperation with federal authorities and ICE in particular.
(2026-07-09). DTE Maha Direct 2nd yr Diploma 2026 Merit List – Check Here. ummid.com Directorate of Technical Education (DTE) Maharashtra is releasing on its official website dsd26.dte.maharashtra.gov.in the Provisional Merit List of students seeking admission in Direct Second Year Post SSC Diploma in Engineering /Technology (Polytechnic) 2026 today i.e. Wednesday July 08, 2026.
(2026-07-09). Portugal's 2026 FIFA WC Last 16 Match Ends as Ronaldo's Last. ummid.com Cristiano Ronaldo, the legendary Portuguese footballer, Tuesday July 07, 2026 bid farewell to the global tournament after Spain ended Portugal's 2026 FIFA World Cup Journey in the Last 16.
(2026-07-09). Five provinces removed from load reduction schedule. sanews.gov.za Five provinces removed from load reduction schedule | At least five of South Africa's nine provinces are load reduction-free following the implementation of Eskom's nationwide Load Reduction Eradication Programme. | Since the launch of the programme in September last year, some 1.1 million South Africans have been removed from load reduction schedules, representing some 65% of the power utility's eradication target. | Provinces eliminated from load reduction are Mpumalanga, joining the Western Cape, Northern Cape, Free State and North West, with national eradication targeted by March 2027. | "The achievement refl…
(2026-07-09). Why are politicians and sanctioned states embracing crypto? aljazeera.com Bitcoin is falling, yet cryptocurrency is spreading beyond investing into politics, sanctions and global finance.
(2026-07-09). Judge says E Jean Carroll can collect $5m damages award from Trump. geo.tv 
Writer E Jean Carroll leaves the 2nd US Circuit Court of Appeals, where former US President Donald Trump is asking a federal appeals court to overturn a $5 million jury verdict, in Manhattan, New York, US, September 6, 2024. — ReutersNEW YORK: A US judge on Wednesday authorised…
(2026-07-09). DR Congo: Crackdown on Protesters. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Security forces disperse protesters near the parliament building in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, June 12, 2026. | © 2026 Aristote Lokinda/Reuters | (Kinshasa) — Security forces in the Democratic Republic of Congo used excessive force against protesters demonstrating against a proposed law that could extend President Félix Tshisekedi's term on June 12, 2026, Human Rights Watch said today.The security forces used tear gas and batons in the capital, Kinshasa, to prevent a group of protesters created to defend the existing constitution from attending a sit-in in front…
(2026-07-09). Telstra outage reveals a dangerous gap in digital resilience. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-07-09). China's New Ethnic Unity Law and Erasure of Minority Identities. ummid.com China's newly enacted 'Law on Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress' marks a definitive shift from managing diversity to enforcing homogeneity.
(2026-07-09). Yan'an apples exported to Uzbekistan for first time. ecns.cn Two shipments of Yan'an apples, totaling 39.7 metric tons, have been exported to Uzbekistan for the first time after clearing customs, marking a new milestone for the renowned fruit's overseas expansion, Xi'an Customs said Thursday.
(2026-07-09). China unveils guideline to modernize retail industry by 2030. ecns.cn Chinese authorities have released a guideline to accelerate innovation in the retail sector, with the goal of building a modern retail system and fostering a number of globally competitive retail enterprises by 2030.
(2026-07-09). Filipino domestic workers 'entering a lottery' of abuse and exploitation in Saudi Arabia. thecanary.co 
A year after Amnesty International documented widespread abuse of Kenyan domestic workers in Saudi Arabia, it has released a new briefing which reveals that Filipino women are facing many of the same abuses, including being overworked, exploited and subjected to degrading treatment, as well as sexual assault in some cases. The report, Once we step […] | By
(2026-07-09). DTE Maha Post SSC Diploma 2026 Merit List Today: Link, Steps to Check. ummid.com The Directorate of Technical Education (DTE Maharashtra) is releasing on its official website "poly26.dtemaharashtra.gov.in" today i.e. Tuesday July 07, 2026 Provisional Merit List of the candidates who are seeking Admission in First Year Post SSC Diploma in Technical and Polytechnic Courses in Engineering,Technology for the year 2026-27.
(2026-07-09). Immersive Technology: See What We See. Understand What We Do. icrc.org
(2026-07-09). Why the Post-War Reality Belongs to Iran. fpif.org
(2026-07-09). UK police arrest activists at Israeli-owned drone engine plant. aljazeera.com
(2026-07-09). Iran: ICRC delivers 18 tonnes of humanitarian supplies to support emergency response. icrc.org
(2026-07-09). Bosnia and Herzegovina: Mine risk education reduces risks and saves lives — but the danger is far from over. icrc.org
(2026-07-09). Advocacy paper: A key opportunity to prevent the development of unacceptable autonomous weapons. icrc.org
(2026-07-09). China's PPI up 4.1 pct in June. ecns.cn
(2026-07-09). Ukraine: Intensifying hostilities claim dozens of lives, deepen trauma for civilians. icrc.org
(2026-07-09). "I'm already injured. Getting Ebola doesn't bear thinking about." The Kivus face a double crisis — conflicts and an epidemic. icrc.org
(2026-07-09). Who Helps the Helpers? Mental Health and Psychosocial Support for Frontline Responders in Northeast Nigeria. icrc.org
(2026-07-09). Ethiopia: ICRC provides seeds and fertilizers to 132,000 people. icrc.org
(2026-07-09). Kiev regime hides depleted uranium ammunition in the capital's suburbs. infobrics.org
(2026-07-09). Search Continues for People Missing in Connection with Armed Conflicts of the 1990s and August 2008 and their aftermath. icrc.org
(2026-07-09). Russia sends a clear message to the West and Ukraine. strategic-culture.su
(2026-07-09). Thirty-one years apart: A mother and son find each other again. icrc.org
(2026-07-09). Where is my family? The search for missing loved ones in Africa's oldest and newest refugee camps. icrc.org
(2026-07-09). Sudan: 42,000 people assisted with food in Al Obeid amid growing humanitarian needs. icrc.org
(2026-07-09). Russia: ICRC president arrives in Moscow to discuss critical humanitarian issues. icrc.org
(2026-07-09). ICRC gathers Caribbean representatives to strengthen IHL implementation. icrc.org
(2026-07-09). Uganda, Rwanda, and Burundi: January to December 2025 Facts & Figures. icrc.org
(2026-07-09). Libya in 2025: Standing alongside communities affected by conflict and violence. icrc.org
(2026-07-09). Russia: ICRC president focuses on respect for international humanitarian law, access to prisoners of war during visit to the Russian Federation. icrc.org
(2026-07-09). ICRC Advances Efforts to Adopt African Union Declaration to Strengthen IHL on the Continent. icrc.org
(2026-07-09). The Mystery of Monaco: Anatomy of an assassination in the heart of Europe. strategic-culture.su
(2026-07-09). News X World: President Putin reportedly rejects peace talks. gilbertdoctorow.com
(2026-07-09). ICRC Brings Humanitarian Perspectives on Unmanned Systems to World Peace Forum. icrc.org
(2026-07-09). Fireworks as Morocco and France fans party ahead of World Cup match. aljazeera.com
(2026-07-09). Five outrageous ways defense contractors have buttered up Trump. responsiblestatecraft.org
(2026-07-09). My Conversation With Karl Marx About Donald Trump. indybay.org
(2026-07-09). Trump's brokers bought at least $10 million in defense stocks last year. responsiblestatecraft.org
(2026-07-09). ICRC Hosts High-Level Dialogue with Diplomatic Community on Cyber Warfare and IHL. icrc.org
(2026-07-09). Voces de la Frontera: Know Your Rights! wibailoutpeople.org 
Voces de la Frontera °Conoce tus derechos! Si observas presencia confirmada de ICE o sabes de primera mano de alguna detención por ICE, llama a la línea de emergencia de Voces de la Frontera: 1-800-427-0213. Guarda ese número en tus contactos. Cuando nos llame incluye los detalles como la hora y la ubicación exacta. La …
(2026-07-09). Madison, July 14, 2026: Voces de la Frontera Membership Meeting. wibailoutpeople.org 
Voces de la Frontera °Venga a la reunión comunitaria de Madison! Este es un espacio para fortalecer nuestra comunidad, nuestro movimiento y avanzar juntos.—Join our Community Meeting! This is a space to build community, strengthen our movement, and move forward together. Tuesday, July 14th6: 00 pmMadison Labor Temple1602 S Park St Registration: secure.ngpvan.com/wtEWY9zC_EC3j7ZDcgaF_g……
(2026-07-09). México Zapatista Agosto 2026: Encuentros de Arte, Resistencia y Rebeldía. indybay.org México Zapatista Agosto 2026: | Encuentros de Arte y de Resistencia y Rebeldía. ResignArte u OrganizArte. Fechas y Sedes…
(2026-07-09). Jorge Majfud: EEUU, 250 años de una gran ficción. indybay.org
(2026-07-09). Il tabù migrazione e l'ascesa dei movimenti "populisti" in Europa. strategic-culture.su I gravi incidenti scoppiati in Irlanda del Nord nelle scorse settimane, in una zona di Belfast a maggioranza protestante, hanno suscitato una viva impressione nell'opinione pubblica e meritano una riflessione complessiva su quanto sta succedendo in Europa. | Segue nostro Gli eredi del colonialismo britannico, ma in buona parte anche i discriminati di un tempo, rifiutano i nuovi migranti che un tempo Marx avrebbe definito "l'esercito indu…
(2026-07-08). La lezione nordcoreana per l'Iran: quando la deterrenza nucleare diventa l'ultima garanzia di sovranità. strategic-culture.su L'Iran ha sempre dichiarato di non voler costruire armi nucleari, ma l'aggressione imperialista-sionista, il doppio standard sull'arsenale israeliano e il fallimento del diritto internazionale pongono Teheran davanti al dilemma già affrontato dalla Corea del Nord. | Segue nostro Per decenni, la Repubblica Islamica dell'Iran ha sostenuto con coerenza che il proprio programma nucleare fosse destinato a scopi civili, energetici, scientifici…
(2026-07-08). Georgia: New Laws Devastate Independent Civic Groups. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Protesters gather outside the Georgian parliament in Tbilisi, Georgia, on May 26, 2026. | © 2026 Sebastien Canaud/NurPhoto via AP Photo | Georgian authorities are using repressive laws, funding restrictions, and politically motivated criminal investigations to dismantle independent civil society. New laws place virtually all foreign funding under strict government control, impose stigmatizing "foreign agent" labels, and threaten activists and independent groups with severe fines and prison sentences.The government should repeal these unjustifiable legal measures and allow independe…