(2024-07-12). NEA Educators For Palestine Call On Union To Un-Endorse Biden. popularresistance.org Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – Hundreds of educators held a pro-Palestine rally outside the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia on July 3. They were participating in the National Education Association Representative Assembly, where they planned to introduce 10 New Business items (NBIs) involving education around Palestine, U.S. military spending in support of Israel, support for boycotts targeting Israel and solidarity with Palestinian unions and with teachers in the U.S. engaged in protests against the genocide in Gaza. | The rally was called by NEA Educators for Palestine, who are also pushing the U.S.
(2024-07-12). 'I have the prison inside me': The emaciated Palestinian bodybuilder broken by Israel. middleeasteye.net 
'I have the prison inside me': The emaciated Palestinian bodybuilder broken by Israel | Muazzaz Abayat speaks to MEE from a hospital bed in his native Bethlehem after spending nearly nine months in Israeli administrative detention | | Muazzaz Abayat, 39, is being treated in a hospital af…
(2024-07-12). VIDEO: Resisting the war and occupation — a Palestinian journalist inside Israel. peoplesworld.org 
LAYANA KHOURY is an editor of Al-Ittihad (The Union), the daily Arabic-language newspaper of the Israeli Communist Party. She is a "48-Palestinian," an Arab woman living inside the borders of the State of Israel established in 1948. Along with its sister publication, the Hebrew-language Zo Haderekh (This is the Way), Al-Ittihad is currently operating under the most difficult and repressive conditions. …
(2024-07-12). Indian universities establish deeper ties with Israel amid Gaza war. presstv.ir Indian universities strengthen research collaborations with Israeli academic institutions amid calls at Western schools for Israeli disinvestment.
(2024-07-12). When Transit Riders Refuse To Just Sit Back. popularresistance.org Public transportation benefits everyone, and many people rely on buses and trains daily to get to work or school. But despite high-quality public transportation being so important for people and the planet, government doesn't always adequately invest in it. | "The analogy with labor unions is interesting because it's obviously different in the sense that we don't all work for the same employer, we can't strike and bargain with our employer for benefits," Katie Wilson said in 2012, six months after helping form the Seattle Transit Riders Union. "But it's more of a political thing. This is the…
(2024-07-12). Grocery Workers File Union Democracy Lawsuit. popularresistance.org Members seeking to transform the United Food and Commercial Workers have added a new weapon to their arsenal: legal action. | Grocery workers Kyong Barry (Local 3000 in Washington) and Iris Scott (Local 1459 in Massachusetts) sued the UFCW April 19 over the undemocratic representation of members at the UFCW Convention, which takes place every five years. | There are several charges, but the crux of the lawsuit is that delegates are apportioned across locals in such a way as to deny members equal voice. A favorable ruling would enable reformers in other unions to sue on the same basis. | The UFCW is the fifth-larg…
(2024-07-12). Biden's Exit, When, Not If. sonar21.com 
Hollywood A-Listers at Biden Fundraiser | Before giving you the update on the stumbling Alzheimer's/Parkinson's patient that inhabits the White House, you will notice some cosmetic changes taking place at SONAR21. Thanks to one of my talented readers, who has volunteered his skill and experience in polishing up blogs and websites, we are collaborating on making the visual presentation of the material more accessible. If you encounter any glitches or problems please let me know. | Within the last twenty four hours there have been two key developments in social media that spell the end of Biden's Presidency. The…
(2024-07-12). Jilin city seeks national, global prominence. ecns.cn Jilin city in Jilin province is accelerating its development into a provincial subcenter city with high standards, the city's Party secretary, Hu Bin, said.
(2024-07-12). China's foreign trade up 6.1% in H1. ecns.cn China's foreign trade in goods reached 21.17 trillion yuan ($2.9 trillion) in H1, up 6.1% year-on-year, according to data released on Friday by the General Administration of Customs.
(2024-07-12). China sees imports and exports expand yearly. ecns.cn China's total goods imports and exports expanded 6.1 percent year-on-year in the first half of this year to 21.17 trillion yuan ($2.91 trillion), hitting a recording high, data from the General Administration of Customs showed on Friday.
(2024-07-12). China further opens up service sector in 6 cities. ecns.cn China's State Council, the country's cabinet, announced on Thursday further opening-up measures in six trial cities across various areas, including tourism, cultural and telecom industries.
(2024-07-12). Five principles resonate today, say British experts. ecns.cn The Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence, a foreign relations concept proposed by the Chinese leadership 70 years ago, still resonate today, providing a fundamental framework for building peace and advancing economic cooperation.
(2024-07-12). China's summer grain output hit nearly 150 million tons. ecns.cn China's output of summer grain totaled 149.78 million tons in 2024, an increase of 3.627 million tons, or 2.5 percent, over 2023 levels, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) announced on Friday.
(2024-07-12). Beijing to keep close watch on tariffs from Jakarta. ecns.cn Beijing said on Thursday it will closely follow potential safeguard duties that Jakarta might impose on specific products, adding that it will work with Jakarta to uphold a free and open international trade order.
(2024-07-12). Tariffs Don't Protect Jobs. Don't Be Fooled. counterpunch.org 
Both Trump and Biden imposed high tariffs on imported products made in China and other countries. Those impositions broke with and departed from the previous half century's policies favoring "free trade" (less or minimal government intervention in international markets). Free trade policies facilitated "globalization," the euphemism for…
(2024-07-12). South Africa: The 6th Commonwealth Conference. icrc.org Building a culture of IHL compliance in Commonwealth Nations and commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Geneva Conventions…
(2024-07-12). Chase Bank Smashes Its Own Windows. indybay.org Multiple locations of Chase Bank ceased operations due to lockout in a coordinated attack as a result of war profiteering in Gaza. Chase staff were forced to break their own windows in order to gain entry to the building.
(2024-07-12). New Muslim group 'supported by Labour' aims to challenge MCB's leadership. middleeasteye.net 
New Muslim group 'supported by Labour' aims to challenge MCB's leadership | Former army imam among prominent figures involved in new network which seeks to engage with Keir Starmer's government and 'influence public policy' | | Imam Asim Hafiz, who was then the Islamic advisor to the British a…
(2024-07-12). Jeremy Corbyn launches plan to challenge 'stale two party system'. middleeasteye.net 
Jeremy Corbyn launches plan to challenge 'stale two party system' | Former Labour leader sets up forum aimed at offering electoral challenge against Labour and Conservatives | | Former Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn addresses pro-Palestinian in London on 6 July 2024 (AFP/Justin Tallis) | Former L…
(2024-07-12). Building a planet of peace is the only realistic thing to do: The Twenty-Eighth Newsletter (2024). mronline.org 
On Isla Grande, Afro-Colombian residents discuss the urgent need for a sustainable electricity plant. Their efforts echo President Petro's push for solar energy, with the aim of addressing broader regional goals of sustainable development. Yet, development and climate adaption require funding—funding that is instead going to war, with global military spending nearing $3 trillion annually.
(2024-07-12). IRS reclaims over $1 billion from wealthy tax evaders in under a year. nationofchange.org New IRS funding from the Inflation Reduction Act targets wealthy tax dodgers, reclaiming over $1 billion in unpaid taxes.
(2024-07-12). Macron's neoliberalism moved country toward fascist abyss, leading to left's surge in support. peoplesworld.org 
PARIS—"Things fall apart; the center cannot hold" wrote Yeats in "The Second Coming," but he might as well have been covering the just completed French elections. The mainstream media are describing the mixed results of the National Assembly, the principal French lawmaking body, as "hung" or even validating President Emmanuel Macron's judgment to call a …
(2024-07-12). Biden admin unveils first-ever heat protections for workers. peoplesworld.org 
Just a few months before the 2024 U.S. presidential election, the Biden administration appears to be accelerating its timeline to finalize a regulation that could protect 36 million workers from the harmful effects of exposure to extreme heat. On Tuesday, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, or OSHA, released the draft text of a proposed rule on …
(2024-07-12). Fatima Payman's stand on Palestine exposes undemocratic political system. socialist-alliance.org The controversy created by Senator Fatima Payman's exit from federal Labor points to the crisis of the two-party parliamentary system.
(2024-07-12). UAE Ministry of Economy considers new competition regulation law. tvbrics.com 
The ministry aims to raise awareness of the importance of developing a culture of competition among consumers and private sector…
(2024-07-12). South Africa's national health insurance system is in the pipeline. tvbrics.com 
The new system will help low-income families save money…
(2024-07-12). Unite calls off south Wales steelworkers strike, partnering with Labour government and Tata Steel UK. wsws.org Action had been planned against Tata Steel UK's plans to cut 2,800 jobs at the plants in Port Talbot and Llanwern, South Wales, announced last September.
(2024-07-12). Australia: Rental pain sharpest in working-class suburbs. wsws.org Almost three-quarters of Australian suburbs are in "extreme rental pain" as rent soars and wages stagnate.
(2024-07-12). Fatal accidents at work in Germany: What is a worker's life worth? wsws.org Almost every four days a construction worker dies in Germany. After a decline in the number of industrial accidents, with the coronavirus pandemic and the introduction of pro-war policies, indications are that this trend is reversing.
(2024-07-12). Macron officials hold secret talks with neo-fascists amid French government crisis. wsws.org The secret meetings expose the bankruptcy of the New Popular Front's call to fight neo-fascism through electoral deals with Macron's right-wing Ensemble coalition.
(2024-07-12). Biden's "domestic NATO": The trade union bureaucracy backs escalating global war. wsws.org Biden's comparison raises the obvious question: Against whom is this "domestic NATO" at war? Above all, it is the American working class, which is fed up with poverty and inequality and despises the whole capitalist political setup.
(2024-07-12). Starmer's UK Labour government escalates offensive against immigrants and asylum seekers. wsws.org Labour committed to more tightly policing the UK borders in its manifesto, along with setting up a Returns and Enforcement Unit to swiftly deport anyone deemed a "failed" asylum seeker.
(2024-07-12). De-dollarization Takes Center Stage at BRICS Parliamentary Forum. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — St. Petersburg holds 10th BRICS Parliamentary Forum focusing on Financial Independence with Iran and Russia are at the forefront of the de-dollarization push.
(2024-07-12). President Museveni Criticizes Irresponsible Media Coverage Impacting Uganda's Reputation. plusnews.ug 
On July 11, at the National Leadership Institute (NALI) in Kyankwanzi, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni expressed concern over the detrimental effects of irresponsible media coverage on Uganda's development and reputation. During a meeting with government communicators, led by Mr. Odrek Rwabwogo, Chairperson of the Presidential Advisory Committee on Exports and Industrial Development (PACEID), President Museveni …
(2024-07-12). US senators introduce bill confronting China's dominance in critical minerals. scmp.com Legislation would require consideration of duties on Chinese critical minerals, create a fund to support investments in the sector, and support American projects abroad.
(2024-07-12). Cédric Durand: Landscapes of Capital. newleftreview.org A critical engagement with the work of Brett Christophers, whose books—The New Enclosure, Rentier Capitalism, Our Lives in Their Portfolios and The Price Is Wrong—unfold a novel critique of the 'rentier stage' of contemporary capitalism, in the tradition of radical historical geography developed by Lefebvre, Harvey and Davis.
(2024-07-12). Child Rescued After Kidnapping Incident in Bunamwaya. plusnews.ug 
On July 12, the Kajansi Territorial Police, in collaboration with the Directorate of Crime Intelligence, successfully rescued 1.5-year-old Sserwada Lucas, who had been kidnapped by his family's maid, Nakija Prossy, 20, on July 10. Upon receiving the report of the missing child, the police immediately launched an investigation, which led them to Nakija's boyfriend, Kayanga …
(2024-07-12). US empire, global capitalism and the 'internationalisation' of states: An interview with Sam Gindin. links.org.au 
Sam Gindin discusses the rise of the US empire, its role in creating a truly global capitalism and the challenges it faces today.
(2024-07-12). US coastguard spots Chinese naval ships off Alaska island. scmp.com The military vessels were in international waters but within the US exclusive economic zone, officials say.
(2024-07-12). ByteDance-owned TikTok explores local services markets in Indonesia and Thailand. scmp.com TikTok's latest initiatives in Southeast Asia show how parent ByteDance is strategically expanding the social media platform's revenue stream.
(2024-07-12). PostBank introduces quick, easy to register ZeroFlex Digital Account. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | PostBank Uganda has launched a Self-Onboarding ZeroFlex digital account to enable customers to self-register and have access to financial services anywhere and at any time without necessarily moving to the bank premises. The ZeroFlex account is a digital account that allows existing or new account holders to self-register by …
(2024-07-12). FO ∞ Crucible: Money Matters in a Multipolar World, Part 8. fairobserver.com 
There can be little doubt that everything that is happening at the intersection of financial matters and geopolitics has become marked by a growing trend towards ambiguity and instability. The events of this past June radically increased the degree of both ambiguity and instability especially for Europe, but also the rest of the world. The…
(2024-07-12). Radhika Desai: Peak Hindutva? newleftreview.org As Modi's BJP loses its overall majority, Radhika Desai examines the part played by India's capitalist conglomerates in his rise—and the contradictions on which their strategy has foundered. The economic crisis of the parched countryside as brake on Hindutva's forward march.
(2024-07-12). Breakthroughs in Science: From Space Startups to Ancient Plagues. devdiscourse.com Recent developments in the science community have brought to light several significant breakthroughs. Funding for space startups is on the rise, with global investments reaching $2.41 billion from April to June, marking a third consecutive quarter of growth, as per Seraphim Space.
(2024-07-12). SATIRE: Some Grocery Stores Begin Selling Bullets In Vending Machines. theonion.com 
A vending company called American Rounds has installed its machines in a handful of supermarkets in Oklahoma, Alabama, and Texas, allowing customers to buy ammo while picking up groceries. What do you think?
(2024-07-12). Professor: Economic Benefits will Drive Climate Action Despite Skepticism. wattsupwiththat.com According to Professor of Anthropology Ron Barrett, you don't have to believe in climate action to benefit from renewable energy. But the professor has overlooked an important issue.
(2024-07-12). Iran Draws 'Red Line' on Border Changes. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf declared any border alterations in Iran's vicinity as a 'red line' during talks with Armenian Deputy Speaker, while both sides expressed interest in deepening bilateral economic relations.
(2024-07-12). Yemeni Official Reaffirms Support for Palestinians Amid Economic Sanctions. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Mohammed Ali al-Houthi, a senior member of the Yemeni Supreme Political Council, has vowed continued support for Palestinians in Gaza despite economic sanctions, calling on Riyadh to cease its hostile actions.
(2024-07-12). Owen Hatherley: Labourism: In and Against? newleftreview.org Owen Hatherley on Andy Beckett, The Searchers. Interlinked portraits of the Labour Party's Bennite bloc, from 1968 to the Corbyn leadership.
(2024-07-12). Samsung, Preferred Networks join hands to produce cutting-edge AI accelerator chips. ummid.com South Korea based tech major Samsung Electronics Tuesday announced collaboration with Preferred Networks, a leading Japanese AI company, to produce cutting-edge AI accelerator chips.
(2024-07-12). SA remains on high alert as two more Mpox cases reported. sanews.gov.za SA remains on high alert as two more Mpox cases reported | Despite heightened public awareness and intensive contact tracing efforts to control the spread of the Monkeypox disease, or Mpox, as it is known for short, South Africa has reported two additional laboratory-confirmed cases this week. | This brings the total number of infections to 22 since the first case was reported in May this year, while the death toll remains at three. | According to the Department of Health, available scientific data suggests that the disease is transmitted from person to person within the borders of the country. | "The Department…
(2024-07-12). Venezuela: Partido Socialista Unido vaticina gran victoria electoral. radiohc.cu La Habana, 12 jul (RHC) El primer vicepresidente del Partido Socialista Unido de Venezuela (PSUV), Diosdado Cabello, manifestó que la maquinaria revolucionaria del Gran Polo Patriótico tiene hoy números extraordinarios que vaticinan una gran victoria el 28 de julio.
(2024-07-12). teleSUR anuncia el concurso "Sur Influyente" telesurtv.net El concurso invita a jóvenes, mayores de edad, creadores de contenidos a elaborar piezas audiovisuales de máximo 60 segundos en formato vertical (9: 16).