(2022-07-26). US is Stepping Up its Efforts to Squeeze Russia Out of Armenia. journal-neo.org 
Against the backdrop of the lack of success in creating an opposition stronghold to Russia in Ukraine, the United States has recently taken a number of measures to create a so-called "second front" against Moscow by increasing instability and initiating anti-Russian sentiment in a number of countries that are politically and strategically important to the …
(2022-07-26). Russia Foreign Minister Lavrov arrives in Uganda as Moscow courts Africa. plusnews.ug 
Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov arrived Monday in Uganda, the third stop on an African tour to strengthen ties with the continent and seek support against Western pressure over Moscow's special military operation in Ukraine. Lavrov was greeted in Entebbe by his Ugandan counterpart, Jeje Odongo, according to a Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman. The top …
(2022-07-26). Moscow regrets Israel's anti-Russian position on Ukraine. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 26 (MNA) — Israel's anti-Russian position on the situation around Ukraine causes regret, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Tuesday.
(2022-07-26). U.S. is No.1 empire of hacking, surveillance and theft of secrets. ecns.cn US government agencies have long been using advanced cyber surveillance technologies to indiscriminately keep tabs on people, a move that ignores ethical boundaries. For example, it found that ICE spent nearly $3 billion in recent years on new tech and data analysis. Its "surveillance dragnet" has access to data of three quarters of American adults and information belonging to over 218 million utility customers across all 50 states and the district.
(2022-07-26). Biden Presses Chip Legislation in Meeting With Lockheed CEO. news.antiwar.com President Biden and Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks The legislation, known as the CHIPS Act,
(2022-07-26). Saudis Seize Yemen Gasoline Ship, Oil Company Reports. news.antiwar.com According to the Yemeni Oil Company, one of their ships carrying 31,000 tons of gasoline was captured by Saudi and coalition forces. This was just the latest in a series of Saudi seizures. Nominally, the fuel is presented as military gear, even though it has obvious civilian use a…
(2022-07-26). Erdogan Says Attack on Iraq's Dohuk a False-Flag Terrorist Act. news.antiwar.com Last week's (apparently Turkish) attack on a resort in Dohuk, Iraqi Kurdistan continues to worsen ties, with Iraq complaining to the UN Security Council about the " The attack Turkey rejec…
(2022-07-26). Energy crisis: market intervention by policymakers is necessary. indybay.org We are in the middle of a multiple energy crisis. The supply of energy is in danger, and prices will continue to rise. This is not only a problem for private households and companies; rather, there is a danger that the persistently high inflation will become entrenched. Then we will be faced with a severe economic depression.
(2022-07-26). US Fed meets amid fears of global recession and financial turbulence. wsws.org While there are some indications that commodity price increases which sparked the inflationary spiral are falling, there are warnings that the inflationary surge is spreading throughout the economy.
(2022-07-26). Sri Lanka's former Central Bank governor calls for tough austerity measures. wsws.org Indrajit Coomaraswamy warned the ruling class: "We have a very narrow path to follow. If we do not follow it will result in a disastrous outcome."
(2022-07-26). American Federation of Teachers convention: In service of American capitalism's COVID-19 coverup, strike suppression, and war plans. wsws.org The American Federation of Teachers biennial convention towed the Democratic Party line in regard to covering up the pandemic, supporting war against Russia, and suppressing the working class through the trade union apparatus.
(2022-07-26). AB 1655 – California Juneteenth Holiday Bill, "Official" vs. "Optional" indybay.org The State of California Legislature is considering Assembly Bill 1655, amended several times, yet still "official" vs. "optional" is the salient consideration. Governor Newsom can help align California Law with Federal Law or sign a separate and unequal "California Grown" construct without consideration for our unique "California Journey from Slavery to Freedom." Nearly 2,000 United States Colored Troops served from California in the bloody and costly US Civil War. USCT were reportedly part of the margin for victory that helped preserve the Union, while ending "legal" slavery throughout America. Slavery in Califo…
(2022-07-26). Guidance to the system change, parts 1 and 2. indybay.org World War II led to U.S. domination of the political West, which was able to make its mark on the part of the world it more or less controlled. Led and dominated by the military-industrial complex and engaged mentally in a war with the Soviet Union, the USA suppressed any efforts of autonomous state developments that contradicted its interests.
(2022-07-26). The Power Troika Trumps Biden in West Asia. orinocotribune.com By Pepe Escobar  ; Jul 20, 2022 | The presidents of Russia, Iran, and Turkey convened to discuss critical issues pertaining to West Asia, with the illegal US occupation of Syria a key talking point. Oil and gas, wheat and grains, missiles and drones — the hottest topics in global geopolitics today — were all on the agenda in Tehran this week. | The Tehran summit uniting Iran-Russia-Turkey was a fascinating affair in more ways than one. Ostensibly about the Astana peace process in Syria, launched in 2017, the summit joint statement duly noted that Iran, Russia and (recently rebranded) Turkiye will c…
(2022-07-26). The Normalization of The New Normal Reich. dissidentvoice.org 
I know, you're probably sick and tired of hearing about the Rise of the New Normal Reich. You want it to be over. So do I. It isn't over … not by a long shot. It might seem like it's over where you are. I imagine it does if you live in Florida, or in …
(2022-07-26). Hamilton Pride 2022 Report Back. itsgoingdown.org 
Report back from an autonomous Pride march in so-called Hamilton. Originally posted to North Shore Counter-Info. Remember Hamilton Pride 2019? Expecting an attack by Christian hate groups and far-Right trolls, folks organized themselves to defend Pride. When the far-Right rolled up to Gage Park, we were ready: a giant banner was unfurled to block the…
(2022-07-26). Florida: Poor Charter School Performance Persists. dissidentvoice.org 
Charter school promoters and operators have long believed that scores on unsound high-stakes standardized tests produced by large for-profit corporations are useful and meaningful measures of teaching and learning. They rarely say anything critical about these tests that have been rejected for years by millions of teachers, parents, students, and education advocates across the country. …
(2022-07-26). Boston Starbucks Workers United strikes against unfair labor practices. workers.org 
Boston Striking members of Boston Starbucks Workers United made U.S. labor history this week, shutting down their store at 874 Commonwealth Ave. at Boston University for seven days, in protest of what SBWU calls a pattern of management's new union-busting, racist and transphobic Unfair Labor Practices. July 19 protest. WW . . . |
(2022-07-26). From San Juan to NYC: protests against increased energy costs in Puerto Rico. workers.org 
On July 20 an alliance of Puerto Rican and multinational anti-imperialist organizations led by New York Boricua Resistance (NYBR) gathered in front of DLA Piper in New York City. DLA Piper is one of the law firms that represents LUMA and is connected to the increase in energy prices in . . . |
(2022-07-26). Venezuela Shoots Down Another Colombian Narco-Jet. orinocotribune.com The Venezuelan Armed Force recently shot down another plane which had trespassed into the region bordering Colombia, making it the 22nd of the year and the fourth in the last 11 days. | The head of the Strategic Operational Command of the Bolivarian National Armed Force (CEOFANB), Domingo Hernández Lárez, reported on Twitter this Sunday, July 24, that the country's military had detected an "invading aircraft" which was "in flagrant violation of Venezuelan airspace and infringing all kinds of international standards and conventions." | Hernández noted that the invading plane, "the 22nd in 2022 and the 300th since…
(2022-07-26). Chinese, Lao militaries launch 'Peace Train-2022' joint medical drill. ecns.cn The "Peace Train-2022" joint humanitarian medical rescue exercises and medical service activities between the Chinese and Lao militaries are being held in Phonhong of central Laos' Vientiane Province.
(2022-07-26). US State Department OKs potential sale of missiles to Japan. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 26 (MNA) — The US State Department has approved the potential sale of advanced medium-range air-to-air missiles and related equipment to Japan for an estimated cost of $293 million, the Pentagon said on Monday.
(2022-07-26). Ciego de àÅvila: Dos Banderas con motivo del 26 de julio. cubadebate.cu Desde el punto más alto devolvieron los colores a la ciudad de Ciego de àÅvila al "desdoblar", con la destreza de sus manos y la ayuda de equipamiento y pinturas, las gigantescas banderas que identifican a Cuba, devenidas en atractivo e inspiración para los avileños. Emplazado en el centro de la Ciudad de los Portales el edificio multifamiliar Doce Plantas atrajo a transeúntes y usuarios de las redes sociales desde que el artista plástico Jesús Alberto Mederos Martínez y los integrantes del proyecto de desarrollo local Vértigo, comenzaron a transformar la imagen del inmueble.
(2022-07-26). Privatization of The Port, Community Colleges & K-12 Education: SLAP Education Conference. indybay.org The privatization of the Port of Oakland, the attack on the OEA, union busting in West Contra Costa School District, privatization of the Community college system, FCMAT and the destruction of public education was the focus of this Schools and Labor Against Privatization educational conference.
(2022-07-26). City's Oversized Vehicles Ordinance Goes Down. indybay.org The Coastal Commission has again overruled City of Santa Cruz parking ordinance along the City's coastline. Renders ordinance useless.
(2022-07-26). Japan executes man over 2008 frenzied attack in Tokyo. ecns.cn Japan on Tuesday executed a man over a frenzied attack in the Akihabara district of Tokyo in 2008, which left seven people dead and 10 injured, the country's justice minister said.
(2022-07-26). Roger Waters in concert: Art and politics in a time of crisis. wsws.org The tour, which made a stop in Detroit on July 23, uses Waters' extensive artistic catalog to condemn the ruthlessness of the ruling elite in the US and around the world.
(2022-07-26). Presidente Maduro recibe credenciales de nuevos embajadores. telesurtv.net Los diplomáticos recién acreditados centrarán su gestión en la consolidación de las relaciones bilaterales al más alto nivel.
(2022-07-26). Llega a Villa Clara vuelo chárter promocional desde Estados Unidos. cubadebate.cu Con el nombre "acortando distancias" y a modo de incentivar los vuelos chárter a las terminales aéreas del interior de Cuba, arribó en las últimas horas de este domingo 24 de julio el vuelo 514 con 108 pasajeros al aeropuerto internacional Abel Santamaría. Sus pasajeros adquirieron los boletos en un sorteo completamente gratis realizado dos semanas atrás en Miami.
(2022-07-26). Headlines of Iran's Persian dailies on July 26. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 26 (MNA) — Mehr News agency takes a look at headlines of Iran's Persian-language dailies on Tuesday, July 26.
(2022-07-26). Imperial startup to bring Hollywood-style 3D face capture to consumers. imperial.ac.uk Technology from Lumirithmic based on Imperial research can create a life-like digital model of a person's face in minutes.
(2022-07-26). Thursday 7/28: CARB Scoping Plan Meeting and Climate Justice Rally! indybay.org 900 Fallon St, Oakland, CA 94607-4808, United States…
(2022-07-26). Díaz-Canel preside gala "Cienfuegos, sueños y esperanzas" en homenaje al 26 de julio. cubadebate.cu Lo más genuino de la música cubana, en especial cienfueguera, se vio reflejado en el tabloncillo del teatro Tomás Terry de la provincia de Cienfuegos. Bajo el título Cienfuegos, sueños y esperanzas, se realizó la gala político-cultural en homenaje al 26 de julio, al ser está provincia la sede del acto central por el Día de la Rebeldía Nacional.
(2022-07-26). Revelan aumento en popularidad de nueva Constitución en Chile. telesurtv.net En comparación con el mes de junio, la aceptación de la nueva idea de Carta Magna aumentó seis puntos porcentuales.
(2022-07-26). World Athletics to introduce repechage round at Paris 2024 Olympics. ecns.cn Athletes to enter all individual track events from 200 meters to 1,500 meters will have at least two races at the 2024 Paris Olympics, the World Athletics has announced.
(2022-07-26). Alibaba seeks dual-primary listing to foster more diversified investors. ecns.cn Alibaba Group seeks dual-primary listing in China's Hong Kong and the United State's New York, according to the company's Tuesday announcement on its official website.
(2022-07-26). UAW presidential candidate Will Lehman campaigns on first day of convention. wsws.org The Mack Trucks worker and socialist candidate for president of the UAW needs the nomination of at least one delegate to appear on the ballot for president.
(2022-07-26). New utility helicopter cleared to enter market. ecns.cn Propelled by two turboshaft engines, the helicopter has a maximum takeoff weight of 7.5 tons, a maximum carrying capacity of 3 tons and a cruising speed of about 280 kilometers per hour. It can fly up to 850 km in a single flight.
(2022-07-26). Bolivia confirma mayor cifra de casos de Covid-19 en quinta ola. telesurtv.net Autoridades sanitarias deciden reforzar la vacunación y ampliar durante una semana la vacación escolar de invierno.
(2022-07-26). Direct train to Kashgar set to boost tourism in Xinjiang. ecns.cn The non-stop tourism train from Urumqi to Kashgar arrived in Kashgar on Monday. The line extends 1,453 kilometers and is the only overnight sleeper train operating in Xinjiang.
(2022-07-26). China's FAST telescope under maintenance in Guizhou. ecns.cn The long-time exposure photo taken on July 24, 2022 shows China's Five-hundred-meter Aperture Spherical Radio Telescope (FAST) under maintenance in southwest China's Guizhou Province. Using FAST, or the "China Sky Eye," scientists have identified over 660 new pulsars.
(2022-07-26). SEP (Australia) files second appeal against Twitter censorship. wsws.org Without the slightest reason or rational explanation, Twitter has shut down a significant aspect of the public presence of a political party with a -year history.
(2022-07-26). Registran sismo de magnitud 5,2 en frontera Ecuador-Colombia. telesurtv.net El movimiento telúrico fue localizado a 16,3 kilómetros de San Gabriel con una profundidad de 4,56 kilómetros.
(2022-07-26). Arrestan a exfiscal mexicano acusado de desaparición forzada. telesurtv.net Jorge Winckler Ortiz fue fiscal del estado de Veracruz durante el gobierno de Miguel Ángel Yunes Linares (2016-2018).
(2022-07-26). 2nd China International Consumer Products Expo opens strong. ecns.cn The second China International Consumer Products Expo launched in Haikou, capital of South China's Hainan Province, on Monday, attracting 1,505 enterprises from 70 countries and regions, the organizer said.
(2022-07-26). Palestinian Authority Leader Mahmoud Abbas Is Endorsing an Altered Status Quo After Biden's Visit. globalresearch.ca All Global Research articles can be read in 51 languages by activating the "Translate Website" drop down menu on the top banner of our home page (Desktop version). | To receive Global Research's Daily Newsletter (selected articles), Follow …
(2022-07-26). 5 Turkish security forces killed in northern Iraq. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 26 (MNA) — Turkey's interior minister announced that one military and four security forces of Turkey were killed in northern Iraq.
(2022-07-26). Video shows overheated UPS driver collapse on doorstep in Arizona. wsws.org Despite frequent heatstroke incidents, United Parcel Service company trucks remain non-air conditioned, placing workers in extreme danger.
(2022-07-26). Tashkent International Conference on Afghanistan kicks off. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 26 (MNA) — Tashkent International Conference with the theme of "Afghanistan; Security and Economic Development" has begun.
(2022-07-26). WSWS readers denounce Twitter lockdown of SEP Australia account and in defence of Dr David Berger. wsws.org "I applaud Dr Berger and thank him for his unwavering commitment to sharing his vast medical knowledge. I attribute to the fact that I have yet to experience COVID on being able to follow his advice." – Melbourne teacher…