(2023-07-09). Kiev Forces Suffer Heavy Losses In Bakhmut And Several Other Directions (Videos). southfront.org 
File image. | Kiev forces sustained more heavy human and material losses while attempting to advance in several directions on July 8. | The fiercest battles took place near the city of Bakhmut. Kiev forces launched several attacks. However, they failed to make any meaningful gains and suffered from heavy losses. New videos from Bakhmut outskirts show several Ukrainian troops being killed and vehicles being destroyed by Russian military units. | In the Kupyansk direction, t…
(2023-07-09). Jenin atrocity sparks call for Australia to ban all military exports to Israel. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-07-09). Military Invasion Signals Israel May Be Trying to Turn Jenin Into a New Gaza. truthout.org Earlier this week, Palestinians in the occupied West Bank witnessed the bloodiest and most violent Israeli military operation in recent memory. Over the course of 48 hours, Israeli land and air forces besieged the Jenin refugee camp in the northern West Bank, killed 12 Palestinians, and wounded over a hundred others. For the first time since the Second Intifada in 2002, the people of Jenin refugee… |
(2023-07-09). Iraq To Purchase JF-17 Thunder Fighter Jets From Pakistan — Reports. southfront.org 
Pakistan Air Force Chengdu JF-17. By Wikimedia user (Shimin Gu) | Iraq will purchase a number of JF-17 Thunder fighter jets from Pakistan for its air force, The News International and other sources reported on July 9. | The JF-17 was jointly developed by China's Chengdu Aircraft Corporation and Pakistan Aeronautical Complex. The fighter jet can be used for multiple roles, including interception, ground attack, anti-ship, and aerial reconnaissance. | Citing unnamed sources, The News International…
(2023-07-09). Kiev Regime Says Crimean Bridge Attack Was 'Milestone' For Ukraine. southfront.org 
File image. | The Kiev regime has finally claimed responsibility for last autumn's attack on the Crimean Bridge, calling it a "milestone" for Ukraine. | On July 8, Ukrainian Deputy Defense Minister Anna Maliar published a post on Telegram commemorating 500 days since the start of the conflict between Kiev and Moscow, outlining several highlights. | The list includes an apparent public acknowledgment of Kiev's role in the attack on the key link between the eastern part of the Russian peninsula and the rest of…
(2023-07-09). Russian MoD Details Recent Ukrainian Losses In Different Directions (Videos). southfront.org 
File image. | Kiev forces made several attempts to advance in the directions of South Donetsk, Krasny Liman and Donetsk without any success, the Russian Ministry of Defense said on July 9. | In a statement, the ministry said that the Russian Yug Group of Forces repelled several attacks close to Belogorovka, Opytnoye, Pervomaiskoye and Severnoye. The group also targeted gatherings of manpower and equipment near Konstantinovka, Krasnoye, Avdeevka, and Krasogorovka."Enemy losses were up to 180…
(2023-07-09). U.S. DOD issued contract for 'COVID-19 Research' in Ukraine in 2019. expose-news.com The world first started to hear about a novel coronavirus in early January 2020, with reports of an alleged new pneumonia like illness spreading across Wuhan, China. However, the world did not …
(2023-07-09). CIA recruits SDF forces in Syria to fight in Ukraine. plenglish.com Damascus, Jul 9 (Prensa Latina) The U.S. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) has recently accelerated the recruitment process of Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) members in the fight against the Russian army in Ukraine, a Syrian media reported Sunday.
(2023-07-09). How Blackrock Investment Fund Triggered the Global Energy Crisis. globalresearch.ca The energy crisis is a long-planned strategy of western corporate capital to dismantle industrial economies in the name of a dystopian Green Agenda. That has its roots well before February 2022, when Russia launched its military action in Ukraine.
(2023-07-09). U.S.-Led Coalition And Proxies Amassed Large Force On Front With Syrian Army In Deir Ezzor. southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image. Source: sdf-press.com | The United States-led coalition and its proxies had amassed a large force on the contact line with the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) and its allies in the northeastern governorate of Deir Ezzor, Sputnik reported on July 8. | Citing local sources, the Russian news agency said that U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) had deployed hundreds of troops and vehicles along the contact line on the eastern bank of the Euphrates River."The SDF forces brou…
(2023-07-09). Lukashenko Says Wagner Chief Prigozhin Is in Russia. scheerpost.com 
(2023-07-09). The causes and consequences of the Turkish-Egyptian rapprochement. uwidata.com By Andrew Korybko The global systemic transition to multipolarity, which predates Russia's special operation but was unprecedentedly accelerated by it, is leading to increased stability in West Asia-North Africa despite Western fearmongering forecasts to the contrary. Far from regional fault lines worsening to the point of open warfare or at least an even more intense cold …
(2023-07-09). The Neighborhood's Communication Department. popularresistance.org Minneapolis, MN — "We're trying to be the neighborhood's communication department," said Duaba, Confluence Studio's co-founder, while standing inside a shipping container-turned print shop in South Minneapolis. "We worked with neighbors," said Confluence's other co-founder Sam, "to collaboratively construct this idea of what a newsroom for neighbors could be." | The container was initially gifted to Confluence Studio a few years ago. Duaba and Sam, who already had a print shop, worked with the community to build the Autonomous Mobile Media Unit, or the AMMU, inside the container.
(2023-07-09). U.S. Claims ISIS Leader In Eastern Syria Was Killed In Questionable Drone Strike. southfront.org 
A MQ-9 Reaper unmanned aerial vehicle prepares to land after a mission in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Brian Ferguson) | On July 9, the United States Central Command (CENTCOM) announced that it had killed ISIS leader in eastern Syria, Usamah al-Muhajir. | In a statement, the command said that al-Muhajir was killed in a strike that took place on July 7. On that day, Syrian media reported the death of a man near the Turkish-occupied town of al-Bab in…
(2023-07-09). Luisa González, The New Face Of Correísmo. popularresistance.org Less than a month after a surprise designation as the presidential candidate of the Citizens' Revolution, polls show Luisa González as the favorite to win the elections in Ecuador, far ahead of her closest opponent. | Her candidacy's strong point lies in being endorsed by the Citizens' Revolution (RC) movement, led by former President Rafael Correa. This movement has won three consecutive presidential elections: firstly with Correa from 2007 to 2017, followed by Lenín Moreno's term from 2017 to 2021. It was only in the 2021 presidential elections that the movement faced defeat in the runoff against current Presid…
(2023-07-09). The People Are The Builders Of The Brazil's Unified Health System. popularresistance.org Brazil's 17th National Health Conference brought a significant portion of the social mobilizations that led to President Lula's electoral victory to the federal capital Brasilia. It was a rare opportunity to see all, or almost all, the social struggles from different corners of the country in one place. The National Health Conference represented an important gathering point for different activists and generations, highlighting the long-standing challenges in the pursuit of social justice. | The National Health Conferences are spaces for activists and the population at large to conduct dialogue with the government…
(2023-07-09). China's mega 1,000 MW photovoltaic power station connected to grid. ecns.cn The Huadian Tianjin Haijing photovoltaic power station, a "salt-light complementary" project featuring world's largest single capacity, was connected to the power grid in north China's Tianjin Municipality on Saturday.
(2023-07-09). Migratory bird conservation enriches vision of shared future for all. ecns.cn Harboring rich biodiversity, including more than 1,400 species of birds, China plays an irreplaceable role in global migratory bird conservation. Thanks to the country's continued efforts to preserve biodiversity and conserve green ecosystems, an ever-growing number of people are joining in on migratory bird protection work.
(2023-07-09). Climate change addressed at China's eco forum amid scorching heat wave. ecns.cn As a rare heat wave grills China, an ongoing global forum themed on ecological civilization in southwest China's Guizhou Province became all the more relevant as parts of its discussions are dedicated to climate change.
(2023-07-09). China sets out new plan to preserve Yangtze River culture. ecns.cn Jointly issued by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, the National Cultural Heritage Administration and the National Development and Reform Commission, the plan includes seven major tasks, including the protection of cultural relics and cultural heritage along the Yangtze River, improving related tourism services and cultural products, constructing national cultural parks and launching outstanding literary and artistic works themed on the river, as well as promoting international cultural exchanges.
(2023-07-09). It's Hard for Americans to Engage in China-Bashing Without Tripping on Contradictions. orinocotribune.com By Yves Smith — Jul 7, 2023 | The contradictions of China-bashing in the United States begin with how often it is flat-out untrue. The Wall Street Journal
(2023-07-09). Janet Yellen, playing the "good cop" routine in China? indybay.org Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is in Beijing this week meeting with Chinese officials. But Western corporate media is trying to spin her role as a "good cop" for the NeoLiberal policy of coercing China to follow the USA-made "rules-based" international order.
(2023-07-09). China's further development has priority. indybay.org The focus of Chinese policy remains the economic and social development of the country… Despite the enormous successes in economic and social development, there is still a long way to go before China catches up and can also keep up with the rich industrialized countries in terms of per capita economic output.
(2023-07-09). China launches real-time customs tax deduction via digital RMB. ecns.cn A company from Guangdong Province successfully used digital RMB to pay import tariff of 8880.76 yuan (about $1225.98) and import value-added tax of 24244.48 yuan on Friday for the first time relying on the real-time customs tax deduction function of China's Treasury Information Process System (TIPS).
(2023-07-09). China-made large models and generative AI dazzle WAIC 2023. ecns.cn The World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) 2023 is underway in Shanghai from July 7 to 9, focusing on large models and generative artificial intelligence (AI) under the theme "Intelligent Connectivity Generating Future."
(2023-07-09). Digital economy becomes major GDP driver. ecns.cn China's digital economy reached 50.2 trillion yuan ($6.9 trillion) in 2022, accounting for 41.5 percent of the country's GDP, an official from the Ministry of Commerce said on Thursday in Dalian, Liaoning province.
(2023-07-09). Lancang-Mekong-Sichuan Express departs Chengdu for Europe. ecns.cn A Lancang-Mekong-Sichuan Express train carrying automotive spare parts departed from Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province on Friday morning.
(2023-07-09). In Numbers: China has nearly 520,000 schools in 2022. ecns.cn China had 518,500 schools of all levels and sorts by 2022, with the total number of students reaching 293 million, the Ministry of Education said Wednesday.
(2023-07-09). 86th anniversary of China's resistance war against Japanese aggression commemorated in Nanjing. ecns.cn The Lugou Bridge Incident on July 7, 1937, is recognized as the start of Japan's full-scale invasion of China, and China's whole-of-nation resistance against it.
(2023-07-09). In Video: Israel Tests 'Expanded Capability' Of David's Sling Air Defense System. southfront.org 
Screengrab. Source: the Israeli Ministry of Defense. | The Israeli Ministry of Ministry and military announced on July 9 that the air force and the defense firm Rafael Advanced Defense Systems had successfully completed a recent series of tests with the David's Sling medium-range air defense system. | According to a joint statement, David's Sling was tested against "advanced threats," expanding the system's capability "and significantly improving the air defense layers of the State of Israel.""The…
(2023-07-09). President Maduro Makes New Appointments in Venezuela's Military High Command. orinocotribune.com 
The president of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela and commander-in-chief of the Bolivarian National Armed Force (FANB), Nicolás Maduro, announced new appointments in the military high command of the country during the joint graduation ceremony for the different categories of technical commanders, troops, and the passing to active reserve of the 1990 promotions of the FANB, held at the Bolivarian Military University of Venezuela (UMBV), also know as the Military Academy, in Caracas. | During the event on Friday, July 7, the president ratified Vladimir Padrino López as the minister for Defense "for his values o…
(2023-07-09). Prime Minister of Barbados Meets President Maduro on Official Visit in Venezuela. orinocotribune.com 
The president of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, received the prime minister of Barbados, Mia Amor Mottley, who is on her first official visit to Venezuela. | At the meeting, which took place on Saturday, July 8, bilateral agreements on energy, agriculture, air transport, and other cooperation treaties were signed at Miraflores Palace. | The Barbadian prime minister arrived in Venezuela on Saturday and was received by Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yván Gil. Thereafter, Motltey met with Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodríguez. She also visited the National Pantheon in Caracas where she paid a floral tribute to the Libe…
(2023-07-09). Lebanon reports Israeli naval violation for second day in a row. plenglish.com Beirut, Jul 9 (Prensa Latina) For the second consecutive day, Lebanon reported the violation of its national sovereignty by an Israeli military vessel, the Army Guidance Directorate announced today.
(2023-07-09). Pope Francis appeals for Israel-Palestine peace, reconciliation talks. plenglish.com Rome, Jul 9 (Prensa Latina) Following his Sunday Angelus address, Pope Francis made an appeal for peace and reconciliation between Israelis and Palestinians, in view of recent attacks on the West Bank.
(2023-07-09). Venezuela: New Corporations to Claim Citgo Shares Following 'Alter Ego' Ruling. venezuelanalysis.com The US-backed opposition has faced accusations of malpractice and collusion over its handling of Venezuelan foreign assets.
(2023-07-09). Venezuelan President considers perfect civic-military union key. plenglish.com Caracas, Jul 9 (Prensa Latina) Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro considered today that the perfect civil-military union has been key to continue moving forward in the times to come, in peace and with love for the homeland.
(2023-07-09). Qatar Boosts Mediator Credentials by Hosting Secret US-Venezuela Talks. orinocotribune.com The meeting in Doha sought to 'unblock' strained relations between Washington and Caracas. | Qatar last month hosted direct talks between Venezuelan National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez and Juan Gonzalez, advisor for the Western Hemisphere at the US National Security Council, according to Spanish daily The focus of the high-level meeting, which took place without mediators or third parties present, was to "establish a direct channel of comm…
(2023-07-09). Non-Aligned Movement Reiterates Support for Venezuela Against US Blockade. orinocotribune.com The Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) has approved a document reiterating its support for Venezuela and its constitutional government headed by President Nicolás Maduro, thus challenging the US-imposed blockade on the country. | The alternate ambassador of Venezuela to the United Nations, Joaquín Pérez Ayestarán, posted on his Twitter account that the document was approved by the heads of state and government of the NAM in Kampala, capital of Uga…
(2023-07-09). Colombia to chair CELAC in 2025. plenglish.com Bogotá, Jul 9 (Prensa Latina) Colombia will chair the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) in 2025, as confirmed by Deputy Minister of Multilateral Affairs of Colombia ¥s Foreign Ministry Elizabeth Taylor.
(2023-07-09). Perú en emergencia sanitaria por Síndrome de Guillain-Barré. telesurtv.net El programa está conformado por acciones que permitan enfrentar la emergencia como la vigilancia epidemiológica, la investigación y el control de la enfermedad.
(2023-07-09). Conoce el legado cultural que Facundo Cabral dejó al mundo. telesurtv.net En las canciones de Facundo Cabral sobresalen la visión de la realidad, el amor a la gente sencilla y el modo afectivo de brindar su arte.
(2023-07-09). Brasil y Colombia instan a protección integral de Amazonía. telesurtv.net Presidentes de ambos países asistieron al cierre de la reunión "Camino a la Cumbre Amazónica", que tuvo por sede a la ciudad de Leticia, en el Amazonas colombiano.
(2023-07-09). Primera ministra de Barbados se reúne con vicepresidenta de Venezuela. telesurtv.net A su llegada al Aeropuerto Internacional Simón Bolívar, en La Guaira, Mottley fue recibida por el ministro de Relaciones Exteriores, Yván Gil, con los honores correspondientes a su alta investidura.
(2023-07-09). Transporte público argentino levanta paro tras negociación. telesurtv.net Tras el fin de la medida de fuerza impulsada por las empresas, todas las líneas retoman su habitual funcionamiento.
(2023-07-09). Mercedes Sosa, una vida de lucha social entre canciones. telesurtv.net La negra Mercedes Sosa, rescató en sus interpretaciones a poetas como los chilenos Víctor Jara y Pablo Neruda, la peruana Alicia Maguiña y el cubano Ignacio Villa.
(2023-07-09). Protestas contra reforma judicial recobran impulso en Israel. telesurtv.net Para el 11 de julio se convocó a una nueva jornada de movilizaciones en Israel en repudio a la reforma judicial de Benjamin Netanyahu.
(2023-07-09). Las agresiones armadas más terribles de Israel contra Palestina. telesurtv.net Para el régimen sionista, la diplomacia de las armas ha sido una constante en el manejo de sus relaciones con Palestina.
(2023-07-09). Concluye visita de cuatro días de la secretaria del Tesoro en China. telesurtv.net "Mi objetivo durante este viaje es establecer y profundizar las relaciones con el nuevo equipo económico de Beijing", manifestó la secretaria del Tesoro.
(2023-07-09). Presidente de Venezuela sostiene encuentro con primera ministra de Barbados. telesurtv.net Ambos Gobiernos desean construir nuevos horizontes en materia energética, alimentaria, cultural y de transporte aéreo, para mejorar el desarrollo, el comercio y el bienestar popular.
(2023-07-09). øCómo avanza la Misión Milagro en Venezuela. telesurtv.net Actualmente este programa social de salud beneficia a la población venezolana, pero también a aquellos pacientes en Centroamérica y el Caribe.
(2023-07-09). Argentina condena a 16 exmilitares por crímenes de la dictadura. telesurtv.net Entre los condenados se encuentran un exfiscal de la Justicia Federal y los integrantes del grupo de tareas del Regimiento 22 de Infantería del Ejército.
(2023-07-09). Clausuran Juegos Centroamericanos y de Caribe San Salvador 2023. telesurtv.net La sede de la edición 25 de la justa deportiva será República Dominicana 2026. México se corona nuevamente campeón de los juegos, seguido por Colombia y Cuba.
(2023-07-09). Gobierno colombiano y disidencia de las FARC reanudarán diálogo. telesurtv.net En los próximos días el Gobierno y el EMC anunciarán los nombres de quienes integrarán sus equipos negociadores para la mesa de diálogos.
(2023-07-09). Gustavo Petro y Lula da Silva participarán en cumbre amazónica. telesurtv.net Los presidentes de Colombia y Brasil se reunirán en la sede de la Universidad Nacional de Colombia en Leticia, momentos antes del cierre de la cumbre amazónica.
(2023-07-09). Uruguay boosts electricity generation in photovoltaic parks. plenglish.com Montevideo, Jul 9 (Prensa Latina) Uruguay is betting on renewable energies and for this reason the first photovoltaic solar park owned by the state company Administración Nacional de Usinas y Transmisiones Eléctricas (UTE) is under construction today.
(2023-07-09). øQuiénes fueron los próceres de la independencia argentina. telesurtv.net El 9 de julio de 1816 el Congreso de Tucumán aseguró la unión de las provincias argentinas frente a la corona española.
(2023-07-09). Presidente argentino inaugurará el gasoducto Néstor Kirchner. telesurtv.net El gasoducto de 573 kilómetros de largo posibilitará aumentar la disponibilidad de gas a precios competitivos en Argentina.
