(2021-07-24). Scientists uncover ancient coronavirus epidemic in East Asia. wsws.org The new finding adds to the mountain of evidence suggesting a natural rather than laboratory origin for the virus that causes COVID-19.
(2021-07-24). Modi government angrily dismisses study showing COVID-19 has killed millions in India. wsws.org COVID-19 is a natural pathogen, but the catastrophic loss of life in India is the product of state policy and constitutes a veritable crime against humanity.
(2021-07-24). Protests against the Tokyo Olympics erupt across Japan as COVID-19 cases continue to surge. wsws.org The outrage against the Games and its $15 billion dollar price tag has become the central focus of public anger against social inequality and nationalism in Japan.
(2021-07-24). China has every right to reject WHO's embrace of lab leak theory. popularresistance.org Deputy of the National Health Commission Zeng Yixin asserted that China will not follow the World Health Organization's (WHO) suggested plan to focus second phase research into the origins of COVID-19 on the lab leak theory. The remarks came at a press briefing held on July 22. Outlets such as CNN and Reuters reported on the development with a strong negative bias. Each report appeared to conclude that China was shirking its commitments to the international effort to uncover COVID-19's origins.
(2021-07-24). China blacklists former US Commerce Secretary Ross & other officials in tit-for-tat reply to restrictions over Hong Kong. rt.com 
In a tit-for-tat measure, Beijing has sanctioned six US nationals and one entity, on a list that includes a former secretary of commerce, in response to recent restrictions placed on China over Hong Kong. | The sanctions list includes Wilbur Ross, who served as Commerce Secretary during then-President Donald Trump's trade war against Beijing. Last year, Ross called China "the principal military and economic threat" in Asia. | Other blacklisted Americans include US-China Economic and Security Review Commission chief Carolyn Bartholomew, former Staff Director of the Congressional-Executive Commission on China Jo…
(2021-07-24). Scheer Intelligence: Why The Israeli Spy Export Pegasus Is A Danger To Freedom. popularresistance.org In recent days, Pegasus, the name of Israeli spyware implicated in everything from the murder of journalists to the surveillance of world leaders, has been splashed across headlines around the globe. Reports in the Washington Post, The Guardian, and 15 other media outlets, as well as Amnesty International, which uncovered the spyware's reach, revealed that Pegasus, sold by the Israeli company NSO, was used in attempts to track the most intimate details of thousands of people, including French President Emmanuel Macron and Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan, as well as hundreds of human rights activists, journali…
(2021-07-24). Michael Ratner's inspiring activist life culminated with dramatic change on Israel. mronline.org 
Michael Ratner personally changed human rights law, and in doing so he let go childhood views of Israel. "I thought of [Israel] as the home of my people. I had my bedroom ceiling painted with the seven wonders of the world and a huge map of Israel. I had no idea how my view of Israel would change later in life."
(2021-07-24). UN Human Rights Council sets up team to probe violations in Israel and OPT. peoplesdispatch.org The three-member commission of inquiry will be headed by Navi Pillay from South Africa, who was the head of the UNHRC from 2008-2014. Miloon Kothari from India and Chris Sidoti from Australia will be the other members…
(2021-07-24). Serve the People: The eradication of extreme poverty in China. mronline.org 
On 25 February 2021, the Chinese government announced that extreme poverty had been abolished in China, a country of 1.4 billion people. This historic victory is a culmination of a seven-decade-long process that began with the Chinese Revolution of 1949.
(2021-07-24). News on China | No. 60. dissidentvoice.org This week's News on China in 2 minutes.
(2021-07-24). China refutes U.S. accusations on next stage of origin tracing. ecns.cn China on Friday refuted accusations from the United States to the effect that China's stance on the next stage of the global origin-tracing issue was "irresponsible and dangerous", replying that the U.S. side has been extremely irresponsible and shameful in its behavior toward its own people and the international community.
(2021-07-24). Origin tracing must be done in U.S.: China Daily editorial. ecns.cn It would be inaccurate to interpret a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman's remarks on Monday regarding the proposed second-phase novel coronavirus origin tracing by the World Health Organization in China as outright refusal, because in his words, "relevant experts on the Chinese side are studying it carefully".
(2021-07-24). Russian star Daniil Medvedev blasts Olympics tennis tournament a 'joke' as players grapple with sweltering conditions in Japan. rt.com 
Daniil Medvedev, the world's second-ranked men's tennis player, has hit out at organizers of the Olympic tennis tournament, with players being forced to contend with sweltering heat of 33 degrees celsius on the court. | Soaring temperatures in Tokyo have led to Medvedev questioning why the Olympic event affords players just a 60-second changeover period compared to the regular 90 seconds amid blazing conditions and oppressive humidity, leading to several players stripping off courtside and showering themselves with bottled water in a bid to cool down. | Medvedev was one of those who appeared to feel the heat d…
(2021-07-24). Commander says U.S. Space Force can cooperate with Azerbaijan. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com ==== New war brewing: three Armenian soldiers shot by Azerbaijani invaders Azerbaijan's defense chief tells commanders, troops to be ready for new war ==== US wants to cooperate with like-minded people in space exploration — General John Raymond for AMI Trend BAKU, Azerbaijan — The United States wants to cooperate with like-minded people in the …
(2021-07-24). New Drone Attack Targeted Key Base Of US-led Coalition In Iraqi Kurdistan. southfront.org 
illustrative image. | Late on July 23, a drone attack targeted a base hosting troops of the US-led coalition near the capital of the Iraqi Kurdistan Region. | The base, commonly referred to as "al-Harir" after a nearby village, is located around 70 km to the northeast of the city of Erbil. | "On July 23, 2021 at 1: 23 am an Unmanned Aerial System impacted a Coalition base in Kurdistan. There were no casualties and no damage as a result of the attack. The United States and Coalition Forces will stay vigilant and maintain the i…
(2021-07-24). Military Situation In Afghanistan On July 24, 2021 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | On July 24, Afghan Army repelled Taliban attack on the Salma Dam in east of Herat province. | On July 23, Afghan Army captured Karukh in Herat province. | On July 23, US aircraft attacked Taliban positions near Kandahar city. | On July 23, US aircraft attacked Taliban positions in the Helmand province. | 262 Taliban militants were killed and 176 were wounded as a result of Afghan Army operations in Laghman, Nangarhar, Nuristan, Kunar, Ghazni, Paktia, Kandahar, Hera…
(2021-07-24). Military Situation In Syria On July 24, 2021 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | On July 23, Russia reported that Idlib militants violated the ceasefire regime in Greater Idlib 28 times: 17 — in Idlib province, 7 — in Latakia province, 2 — in Hama province, 2 — in Aleppo province | On July 23, SAA artillery shelled positions of Turkish-backed forces in the Badama area | On July 23, Russian warplanes attacked positions of Turkish-backed forces in the Barah area | On July 23, two Iraqi refugees were killed in al-Hawl camp by the u…
(2021-07-24). Russian Airstrikes Hit Greater Idlib For Third Day In Row As Militants' Attacks Continue (Video). southfront.org 
A Russian Su-24 takes off on a combat mission at Hemeimeem airbase, Syria, on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2015. IMAGE: AP PHOTO/VLADIMIR ISACHENKOV | For the third day in a row, warplanes of the Russian Aerospace Forces have carried out a series of airstrikes on the northwestern Syrian region of Greater Idlib. | The airstrikes, which took place on July 24 noon, targeted the outskirts of the towns of Kabani and Duwayr al-Akrad in the northern countryside of Lattakia. Al-Qaeda-affiliated Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), the de-facto ruler…
(2021-07-24). Russian Airstrikes Hit Greater Idlib For Third Day In Raw As Militants' Attacks Continue (Video). southfront.org A Russian Su-24 takes off on a combat mission at Hemeimeem airbase, Syria, on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2015. IMAGE: AP PHOTO/VLADIMIR ISACHENKOV | For the third day in a row, warplanes of the Russian Aerospace Forces carried out a series of airstrikes on the northwestern Syrian region of Greater Idlib. | The airstrikes, which took place on July 24 noon, targeted the outskirts of the towns of Kabani and Duwayr al-Akrad in the northern countryside of Lattakia. Al-Qaeda-affiliated Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), the de-facto ruler of Gr…
(2021-07-24). Despite US Blockade Venezuelan Delegation Parades at Tokyo 2020 Opening Ceremony — Broadcasting Rights Secured (Video). orinocotribune.com 
Caracas, July 23 (Special for OrinocoTribune.com)—This Friday, July 23, 2021, the inauguration of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games was held in the Olympic Stadium of the Japanese capital, Tokyo. As is traditionally done, a delegation from each of the 204 participating countries marched in the opening ceremony, and Venezuela was no exception despite the US and European blockade. The karateka Antonio Díaz and the judoka Karen León were the standard bearers of the Venezuelan delegation. Unfortunately Yulimar Rojas, who had been designated as a flag bearer, could not arrive on time. | Yulimar absent | The Venezuela…
(2021-07-24). Mayo Clinic Minute: Skin cancer concerns for people with darker skin. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer. About 1 in 5 people in the U.S. will have skin cancer during their lives. And it affects all skin colors. Reporter Jason Howland explains in today's Mayo Clinic Minute. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/umD3Cqs91cY Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 18) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo Clinic News Network." Read the script. Forty percent of all cancers in Caucasians…
(2021-07-24). Saturday 8/14: Envision & Enact: Community Thriving. indybay.org Oakland Asian Cultural Center…
(2021-07-24). Workers Struggles: Asia, Australia and the Pacific. wsws.org GM Korea workers strike for higher pay; thousands of Sri Lankan teachers continue national walkout; Australian tugboat workers resume rolling strikes…
(2021-07-24). ISIS Terrorists Raided Iraqi Military Post Guarding Border With Syria, Jordan & Saudi Arabia (Photos). southfront.org 
Illustrative image. | Late on July 24, ISIS terrorists raided a key post of the Iraqi military's First Division in the western province of al-Anbar.
(2021-07-24). Biden's Second Drone Strike Hit Al-Shabaab In Somalia. southfront.org 
Illustrative Image | On July 23, the US military carried out an airstrike in Somalia, targeting al-Qaeda-affiliated al-Shabaab militants. It was the second airstrike carried out by the US military in Somalia under the presidency of Joe Biden. | According to Pentagon spokeswoman Cindy King, the Military Command for Africa (Africom) carried out a drone strike in the vicinity of the town of Qeycad, 500 km northeast of Mogadishu. She also stressed that there were no US forces on the ground, alongside the Somali army, the spo…
(2021-07-24). Syrian Army Deployed Large Reinforcements In Daraa Amid Reports Of New Reconciliation Agreement (Photos). southfront.org 
Syrian soldiers, Illustrative image. | The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) deployed large reinforcements in Daraa amid reports of ongoing talks to finalize a new reconciliation agreement. | The reinforcements, which included hundreds of troops as well as heavy weapons, arrived in the southern governorate on July 23 and 24. | The newly-deployed troops were positioned in the eastern countryside of the governorate as well as in outskirts of Daraa city, mainly around the southern part known as "Daraa al-Balad". This part of the city has be…
(2021-07-24). Taliban Vows Revenge For Recent U.S. Airstrikes In Afghanistan. southfront.org 
Illustrative Image | The United States confirmed that its forces had recently carried out air strikes on Taliban in Afghanistan, as U.S.-led foreign forces are on the final stages of their withdrawal from the country. | On July 22, Pentagon spokesperson John Kirby told reporters that the air strikes were carried out in support of Afghan security forces (ANDSF) without providing any details."Without speaking to specifics, …, I can say that in the last several days, we have acted through airstrikes to support the AN…
(2021-07-24). Iranian Revolutionary Guard Commander Died Of Wounds Sustained While Fighting In Syria. southfront.org 
Seyyed Ahmad Qureshi, source: Tasnim News Agency. | On July 23, the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) mourned Seyyed Ahmad Qureshi, a prominent commander of the Quds Force. | According to Iranian sources, Qureshi died of wounds that he sustained while fighting in Syria. The sources did not reveal when or how the commander was wounded. | Qureshi served as a military advisor in Syria for more than eight years. He reportedly commanded a unit of the Afghan Liwa Fatemiyoun, which has been fighting ISI…
(2021-07-24). Military Situation In Yemen On July 24, 2021 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | The Liaison and Coordination Officers' Operations Room (loyal to Ansar Allah) reported 140 ceasefire violations in al-Hudaydah during the past 24 hours | On July 22, Saudi-led coalition warplanes conducted 5 airstrikes on the Kitaf area | On July 22, Saudi-led coalition warplanes conducted an airstrike on the Jabal Murad district | On July 23, Saudi-led coalition warplanes conducted 2 airstrikes on the Nate district | On July 24, clashes between Ansar Allah and Saudi-led forc…
(2021-07-24). Saturday 7/24: Protest US financed oppression in Palestine/Israel. indybay.org Corner of Water and Ocean Streets; Santa Cruz…
(2021-07-24). First Indigenous Woman to Preside Over Chilean Constitutional Assembly Rocks Establishment. zcomm.org Chile's path to transformation can be directly attributed to grassroots organizing and relentless demands for fundamental change…
(2021-07-24). India Walton: 'Finally We'll Be Able to Put Resources Behind All of These Bold, Visionary Ideas'. thenation.com India Walton: 'Finally We'll Be Able to Put Resources Behind All of These Bold, Visionary Ideas'
(2021-07-24). Sharing Mayo Clinic: Every day you don't lose, you are winning. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Jennifer Summers, who was diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy, says that with her disease, she counts every day there isn't a loss as a good day. She credits her faith and her care team at Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse with keeping her moving forward with a positive outlook. This article is written by Mayo Clinic Staff. Jennifer Summers, is an optimistic, articulate woman. The 35-year-old enjoys crafting, spending time with her close-knit…
(2021-07-23). Israel Granted Observer Status at the African Union. telesurenglish.net The Jewish state was not admitted as an observer back in 2002 when the African Union was founded, and it has tried ever since to get a seat at the continental organization. Although the AU has condemned the Israeli attacks on Palestine, Israel seeks to strengthen the commercial ties with the block.
(2021-07-23). Lockdown imposed on millions of children as Philippines battles soaring Covid cases. rt.com 
The Philippines government has issued a stay-at-home order for millions of children aged five to 17, just weeks after Manila lifted a ban on minors at public gatherings, as the country battles soaring Covid cases. | The measure was announced on Friday by presidential spokesperson Harry Roque as the "more infectious and deadly" Delta variant spreads throughout the country, sending case numbers soaring and putting hospitals under severe strain. | The stricter Covid regulations have been imposed on four provinces, as well as on the region surrounding the national capital, in an attempt to limit the further spread…
(2021-07-23). China Hopes WHO Upholds Integrity of COVID-19 Origin Tracing. telesurenglish.net China hopes that the World Health Organization (WHO) can adhere to the spirit of science, professionalism and objectivity and work with the international community to jointly uphold the scientific integrity of studying the origins of COVID-19, resist the headwind of politicization and safeguard the sound atmosphere of global anti-epidemic cooperation, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian said Friday. | RELATED: | Personal for me to have my emphatic, funny, innocent young son ask
(2021-07-23). China Asks the US To Lift Its Sanctions Against Cuban Officials. telesurenglish.net On Friday, China's Foreign Affairs Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian asked the United States to remove the sanctions against the officers of Cuba's Interior Ministry (MININT) and Revolutionary Armed Forces (FAR). | RELATED: | "The U.S. should foremost examine its human rights issues instead of meddling in other countries' internal affairs," Zhao stated and reiterated China's support for the Cuban government and people ami…
(2021-07-23). Palestine Welcomes Decision To Investigate Israeli Violations. telesurenglish.net On Thursday, Palestine welcomed a decision by the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNCHR) to form an independent international commission to investigate Israeli violations of Palestinian rights. | RELATED: | The Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement that the council's decision "reflects the international community's persistence to implement international law and protect Palestinian human rights," said the Palestin…
(2021-07-23). Bianca Nozaki-Nasser on Anti-Asian Bias. fair.org 
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(2021-07-23). West working to create 'belt of instability' around Russia by turning 'brother against brother,' says Moscow's top diplomat Lavrov. rt.com 
A wedge is being driven between Russia and its neighbors, with the West demanding that countries across Eastern Europe and Asia turn on Moscow in order to gain acceptance, Moscow's foreign minister Sergey Lavrov has claimed. | Speaking at a webinar on international relations on Friday, the veteran diplomat accused the US and its allies in Europe of "trying to form a belt of instability around us." This he said, is "forcing our closest neighbors, our brotherly peoples, to make a choice — either you are with the West, or you are with the Russian Federation." | According to him, hostile foreign powers want "
(2021-07-23). 100 years of the Communist Party of China. fightbacknews.org Mick Kelly is a member of the Standing Committee of the Central Committee of Freedom Road Socialist Organization and is responsible for the organization's international relations. The following essay appeared in the book, A Century of the Communist Party of China, Statements from 100 Foreign Communists, published by the Contemporary China Publishing House. | This July 2021 marks a world historic occasion, the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China (CPC). It is an event of real significance for progressives, revolutionaries, and communists the world over, including those of us in the Uni…
(2021-07-23). New Floods, Rain Inundate Central China—Death Toll Rises to 56. telesurenglish.net Henan, China's third most populous province with nearly 100 million people, suffered record rains in recent days that turned streets into muddy torrents. | Zhengzhou, its capital, was badly affected, to the point that a subway car was submerged on Tuesday, killing 12 people. | RELATED: | In this metropolis of 10 million people, firefighters and rescue workers were working on Friday with huge pumps to remove the large…
(2021-07-23). The Scorecard: Introducing the Cleveland Guardians baseball team. peoplesworld.org 
The day many Native American and Indigenous baseball fans have been waiting for—fighting for—finally arrived. Cleveland's Major League Baseball team, known as the "Indians" since 1915, will now be called the Guardians. The ballclub made the long-awaited announcement Friday morning on Twitter with a video narrated by actor Tom Hanks. Thus, ending months, if not, years' worth …
(2021-07-23). Samidoun Delegation to Lebanon Day 2: Political and cultural discussions at Mar Elias camp. samidoun.net 
On 23 July, the second day of the Samidoun international delegation to Lebanon, the delegates participated in several political meetings and cultural activities. Delegates began their activities of the day by meeting in Beirut with Jamal Wakim, a professor at the Lebanese University. Jamal Wakim is also a leading member in the People's Movement of Lebanon (Harakat al-Shaab), a political party formed in 2000, with a progressive and anti-imperialist agenda. The delegation discussed the situation for the Palestinian Left and its political organizations, and how we can collectively move forward to advance Palestinian…
(2021-07-23). Iran opens new Oil Port on Gulf of Oman to avoid narrow Straits of Hormuz and to Avoid US Sanctions. juancole.com 
Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — According to Al Jazeera, on Thursday, Iran announced the opening of a new petroleum export terminal near the port of Jask on the Gulf of Oman, which will allow its vessels to avoid what Iranians refer to as the Persian Gulf and its narrow outlet, the Strait of Hormuz. Although …
(2021-07-23). Israelis prevent political prisoner from attending daughter's funeral. workers.org 
The latest cruelty the Israeli state inflicted on the Jarrar family followed the tragic and untimely death of Suha Jarrar at 31 years old at her home in Ramallah July 11. Despite international pleas for Khalida Jarrar, elected representative of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP), to . . . |
(2021-07-23). 25 July, Online Event: Open Forum — The Current Palestinian Uprising and the Path Forward to Liberation. samidoun.net 
Sunday, July 25 11 am Pacific, 2 pm Eastern. Register to join online: bit.ly/masarforum1 With the recent surge in mobilizations across historic Palestine and the diaspora, we invite you to join us in an open discussion concerning the current political moment facing the Palestinian struggle following recent confrontations with the Zionist entity and against the Palestinian Authority. Through this forum, we hope to exchange experiences concerning mobilizations within the North American scene, discuss what is needed to build a path forward for our work, and explore the necessary conditions for an alternative…
(2021-07-23). Washington Beats the Drum of Regime Change, but Cuba Responds to Its Own Revolutionary Rhythm. popularresistance.org Sovereign regionalism is not alien to the Caribbean, which has made four attempts to build a platform: the West Indian Federation (1958-1962), Caribbean Free Trade Association (1965-1973), Caribbean Community (1973-1989), and CARICOM (1989 to the present). What began as an anti-imperialist union has now devolved into a trade association that attempts to better integrate the region into world trade. The politics of the Caribbean are increasingly being drawn into the orbit of the US.
(2021-07-23). How The US Government Faked A Pandemic In 1976. globalresearch.ca . In 1976, …
(2021-07-23). US: MLB Team Cleveland Indians Changes Name Over Racist Origins. telesurenglish.net The ballclub announced the name change by releasing a video on Twitter narrated by actor Tom Hanks, and the decision ends months of internal discussions catalyzed by a national reckoning from institutions and teams to permanently drop logos and names many consider to be racist. | The team, which was called the Indians for more than 100 years, started to search for a new name in December 2020. | RELATED: | The or…