(2024-02-06). Germany approves $17B support for gas power plants transitioning to hydrogen. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – The German Ministry of Economy announced on Monday that the government has approved plans to support gas power plants that can transition to hydrogen, with a support cost of $17 billion. This move is part of the efforts to address the gaps in renewable energy intermittency and accelerate the shift to low-carbon energy generation.The decision comes after pressure from the industry for more details, following the government's promise of this strategy last year, as Germany relies on hydrogen to move away from gas and coal, Bloomberg reported.After closing its remaining nuclear power plants, Germany has to…
(2024-02-06). Yhonnie Scarce's Glass Works Are A Glistening, Poignant Exploration Of How Nuclear Testing Affected First Nations People #MENAFN #Bitcoin #LatestNews #BreakingNews. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised this article contains themes and references to historical events which may be distressing. | Yhonnie Scarce, a …
(2024-02-06). Grappling with Nuclear Dangers at 90 Seconds to Midnight. counterpunch.org 
What's in your basement? Mine is full of things I've mostly forgotten about — tools I bought for projects I never completed, long abandoned sports equipment, furniture I planned on refinishing ages ago, and unused cans of paint I thought I wanted when someone was giving them away. We've owned this house for nearly 12
(2024-02-06). Senate Progressives Seek to Hold Israel Accountable. counterpunch.org 
Two Bills with Limited Support For those who are dismayed and disturbed by Israel's disproportionate response to the Hamas atrocities on Oct. 7 last year, Oregon's Senator Jeff Merkley and other progressive Senate Democrats are fighting their battle. They have been pushing for Senate action that would tie further US military aid to Israel on
(2024-02-06). Will Nato survive Donald Trump's reelection? Germany expresses concerns. geo.tv 
The 77-year-old Donald Trump is running for president once again despite his legal troubles…
(2024-02-06). West controls every use of weapons supplied to Ukraine due to corruption -— source. tass.com Ukrainian army is getting approval from its NATO supervisors for every use of the expensive Western armament, such as HIMARS, and ATACMS missiles and Patriot air defense systems…
(2024-02-06). Chinatowns in Southeast Asian countries gear up for Chinese New Year. ecns.cn Chinatowns in Southeast Asian countries geared up in celebrations of the Year of the Dragon.
(2024-02-06). The Confessions of Thomas Friedman. counterpunch.org 
The inestimable Thomas L. Friedman uncharacteristically makes a dangerous confession. Once again, he writes, there is an awareness "that the U.S. will never have the global legitimacy, the NATO allies and the Arab and Muslim allies it needs to take on Iran in a more aggressive manner unless we stop letting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hold our policy hostage…" | Did NYT really allow these words to slip onto its op-ed pages?
(2024-02-06). Feb 6, 2024. sitrepworld.info 
Polyushko-Pole — –û–ª—å–≥–∞ –Ø–∫–æ–≤–ª–µ–≤–∞ They Hate Us for Our Bases and Bombs, by Bill Astore Russia Demilitarizing NATO | Larry C. Johnson (Video) Ukraine War Day #712: Russian Break Through In Avdeevka, by yalensis Rus Storm Central Avdeyevka, Ukr Defence Chaos, Rus Prepare Kupiansk Strike, Kiev Leaders Quarrel (Mercouris Podcast) Ukraine Distracts from Multiplying Catastrophes; Why US Analysts Get Ukraine Wrong — New Atlas (Vide…
(2024-02-06). ECOWAS Exodus: Niger, Mali, & Burkina Faso's Anti-Colonial Uprising Continues. thealtworld.com On January 28, Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger announced their withdrawal from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), a bloc condemned by West Africa's popular movements as a vestige of French neo-colonial control of the region. In a statement announcing the exit, the three countries stated, "Under the influence of foreign powers", the regional bloc of ECOWAS "has become a threat to its member states." | Kwesi Pratt, Jr. the General Secretary of the Socialist Movement Ghana (SMG), explains how West Africa's popular movements are rising up against French neo-colonialism and what the withdrawal means…
(2024-02-06). Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger withdraw from ECOWAS. mronline.org 
Land area under ECOWAS, which is condemned by West Africa's popular movements as an agent of French imperialism, has been reduced to less than half after their withdrawal.
(2024-02-06). Nigeria's Osimhen doubtful for Cup of Nations semi-final. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-02-06). Deplorable: Plans to Expand US Drone Atrocities in West Africa. dissidentvoice.org The Black Alliance for Peace (BAP) and the U.S. Out of Africa Network (USOAN) opposes in the strongest terms the U.S. plans, in collusion with West Africa's comprador class, to further violate Africa's sovereignty and right to self determination in the form of three new military drone bases in Ghana, Ivory Coast and Benin. Further, …
(2024-02-06). After Cameroon, Burkina Faso becomes second country in Africa to include malaria vaccine in immunisation program. firstpost.com Burkina Faso has become the second nation in Africa to integrate the malaria vaccine into its routine immunisation schedule. | The country, after Cameroon, began to integrate the malaria vaccine into its routine immunisation schedule on 5 February by officially introducing the RTS,S malaria vaccine into its expanded vaccination program across 27 health districts. | According to the Gavi vaccine alliance, the initial phase of the vaccine roll-out in Burkina Faso aims to reach nearly 250,000 children aged 5—23 months, across 27 health districts out of the total 70. | Burkina Faso is said to be one of the wors…
(2024-02-06). North and South Korea at a turning point after 70 years. internationalviewpoint.org "The situation on the Korean Peninsula has become more tense recently, with North Korea still conducting a series of missile tests from late last year into this year." | – | / |
(2024-02-06). Nuland leaves a sense of foreboding in Kiev. peoplesdispatch.org All indications are that the US strategy through this year is to 'hold, build and strike' at Russia. Meanwhile, Moscow's best option would be to create a buffer that keeps Russian territories out of reach of game-changing western medium and long-range missiles…
(2024-02-06). Gas reserves in Europe below 69%, gas supply via Ukraine at 42.4 mcm. tass.com Facilities for regasification of liquefied gas and its further pumping into Europe's pipelines are loaded by 45% of their capacity…
(2024-02-06). UAE Committed to Supporting Efforts to Alleviate Impact of Ukraine Crisis — Reports. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan said in a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin that the country was committed to supporting all efforts that would mitigate the humanitarian consequences of the Ukrainian crisis, the United Arab Emirates' state media WAM reported on Monday.
(2024-02-06). Ex-Polish Commando: Russia Dominates as to How Far Ukraine Can Act. sputnikglobe.com Sergei Shoigu, Russia's defense chief, recently stated that the nation's troops are continuing their advance in multiple regions, resulting in the loss of more than 23,000 Ukrainian soldiers last month.
(2024-02-06). US should not spend money for Ukraine before solving internal problems — politician. tass.com Robert Kennedy Jr. noticed "requesting additional $60 bln when we have so many problems at home including inflation and the border crisis is reckless"
(2024-02-06). Ukraine shells Russia's Belgorod Region more than 30 times over day. tass.com In the Valuisky district, Ukrainian forces shelled the village of Verigovka from barrel artillery five times…
(2024-02-06). FPV drone operators of Russian airborne troops destroy Ukrainian infantry unit. tass.com Russian airborne units destroyed a Ukrainian army squad in the Zaporozhye Region by two one way attack drone strikes…
(2024-02-06). Ukraine's Budget Deficit Hits Record High of 20.5% of GDP. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Ukraine's budget deficit at the end of 2023 continued to increase, reaching a record 20.5% of GDP, or 1.33 trillion hryvnias ($35.1 billion), Sputnik calculations based on data from the Ukrainian National Bank and the country's Open Budget system show.
(2024-02-06). Biden to veto bill on aid to Israel without Ukraine — White House. tass.com "The Administration strongly opposes this ploy which does nothing to secure the border" and does nothing to help Ukraine, said the Office of Management and Budget…
(2024-02-06). US President Joe Biden to receive German Chancellor Olaf Scholz amid Ukraine aid impasse. firstpost.com When German Chancellor Olaf Scholz visits Washington this week, he hopes to capitalise on Europe's success in agreeing on extra help for war-torn Ukraine. President Joe Biden is battling to overcome resistance to a US package. | The leaders' meetings on Friday will also address growing tensions in the Middle East, where Israel is at war with Hamas and the US has conducted strikes on Iran-linked sites in Iraq and Syria in response to a drone assault that killed three American troops at a Jordanian base. | The United States is Kyiv's largest military backer, with Germany coming in second. The Biden-Scholz summit co…
(2024-02-06). G7 to tighten conditions of importers compliance with Russian oil price cap — newspaper. tass.com Representatives of G7, the EU and Australia agreed to tighten rules, the Nikkei said…
(2024-02-06). Operation of Pantsir system wins admiration in the Middle East. tass.com The efficiency of the Pantsir system affirmed in real conditions gives rise to higher interest in it globally, noted CEO of the Russian defense export agency Alexander Mikheev…
(2024-02-06). Russian stocks up as Tuesday trading opens. tass.com The dollar exchange rate was down by 0.14% at 90.45 rubles, the euro was up by 0.3% at 97.37 rubles…
(2024-02-06). Russian cosmonaut sets new record for time spent in space. pressenza.com Russian cosmonaut Oleg Kononenko, 59, today set a new record for the time he has spent in orbit around the Earth, the Roscosmos space corporation announced. | According to the corporation, Kononenko surpassed the previous record of almost 879 days accumulated over 17 years, which his compatriot Guennadi Padalka had held since 2016. | Kononenko is completing his fifth mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS) and is on track to become the first cosmonaut to spend more than 1,000 days in space on 4 June. | By the date of his return to Earth on 23 September 2024, Kononenko will have accumulated 1,110 days…
(2024-02-06). US Propaganda Machine Panicking Tucker Carlson Will Continue Objective Reporting in Russia. sputnikglobe.com The prominent American political commentator previously claimed his efforts to interview Russian President Vladimir Putin made him a target of US government surveillance, undermining 'official' narratives about the "boogeyman" leader.
(2024-02-06). Russian court arrests fiction writer in absentia on charges of incitement to terrorism. tass.com Boris Akunin, which is the pen name of Grigory Chkhartishvili, was earlier designated as a foreign agent in Russia and blacklisted as a terrorist and extremist…
(2024-02-06). Russia Not Ruling Out Withdrawal From Arctic Council if Necessary. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russia is not ruling out withdrawing from the Arctic Council if its activities do not meet Moscow's interests, the Russian Foreign Ministry's ambassador-at-large, Nikolay Korchunov, told Sputnik.
(2024-02-06). Russia to Bring New Arms, Including Drones, to World Market in 2024. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – New Russian weapons and military equipment, including drones, are expected to receive export permits in 2024, Russian state arms exporter Rosoboronexport CEO Alexander Mikheev told Sputnik.
(2024-02-06). Russian journalist wins Chinese Government Friendship Award. tvbrics.com 
Every year thousands of specialists from different countries apply for this award…
(2024-02-06). Russian FM Lavrov Chairs Business Council Meeting in Moscow. sputnikglobe.com Sergey Lavrov, the nation's top diplomat, is hosting a Business Council meeting at the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Moscow.
(2024-02-06). Zelensky intends to fire top military commander along with all his deputies — Rada member. tass.com Ukrainian deputy top commander Yevgeny Moisyuk is accused in Russia of shelling Donbass, as well as of killing and injuring more than 100 people…
(2024-02-06). Ethiopian-Russian business forum promotes investment opportunities. plenglish.com Addis Ababa, February 6 (Prensa Latina) An Ethiopian-Russian business forum held in Moscow with the participation of companies from Ethiopia and Russia focused on presentations to promote investment, trade and tourism opportunities, local press reported.
(2024-02-06). Unknown person throws suspicious bag into Russian consulate's territory in Sydney. tass.com According to data of the New South Wales police, the content of the bag does not pose any threat…
(2024-02-06). Israeli army storms Ain Sultan, Aqabat Jaber refugee camps. tass.com The Israel Defense Forces are also conducting raids on settlements near the cities of Nablus and Jenin…
(2024-02-06). Unaccountable Hackers: The CIA, Vengeance, and Joshua Schulte. dissidentvoice.org The release of the Vault 7 files in the spring of 2017 in a series of 26 disclosures, detailing the hacking tools of the US Central Intelligence Agency, was one of the more impressive achievements of the WikiLeaks publishing organisation. As WikiLeaks stated at the time, the hacking component of the agency's operations had become …
(2024-02-06). Ramez Galal reveals next Ramadan show victims! albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – Every Ramadan, Egyptian actor, and singer Ramez Galal takes to his social media accounts to reveal the victims of his upcoming prank show, but what if we told you a list including his guests has been revealed through an unconfirmed leak?The singer is always keen on keeping his guests as a surprise but leaks always tend to happen every year and this one is no different.Ramez Galal reveals next Ramadan show victims!: (Ramez Never Ends / MBC)Among these names are the Egyptian artist Angham, the Emirati artist Ahlam, and the Syrian artist Asala Nasri. If the names circulating across social media are…
(2024-02-06). South Korean lawmakers urge tougher laws after Indonesian engineers 'caught' stealing warplane data. firstpost.com After Indonesian engineers were allegedly caught attempting to take a removable drive containing data related to the KF-21 fighter jet, South Korean lawmakers have called for the government to enact tougher laws on preventing leaks of defence secrets. | According to a South China Morning Post report, citing the Defence Acquisition Programme Administration (DAPA), technicians, who were working on the project at Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI), are under investigation on suspicion of saving the classified information on a USB device. | "A joint investigation composed of related agencies, including the National Int…
(2024-02-06). Chinese team wins the gold medal in synchronised swimming at world championships. tvbrics.com 
The title was China's second one in the sport after the 2023 Fukuoka World Championships…
(2024-02-06). The 8th Golden Tree International Documentary Film Festival to be held in Paris at the end of April. tvbrics.com 
Eight Chinese films that won awards at the Wulong Documentary Film Week have been nominated for the festival…
(2024-02-06). Hourly wages to increase in South Africa. tvbrics.com 
The law will come into force from the first of March this year…
(2024-02-06). Unique glass jewellery is on display in Iran. tvbrics.com 
Glass jewellery has gained a significant number of fans around the world…
(2024-02-06). India participates in the first meeting of the G20 Working Group on Education chaired by Brazil. tvbrics.com 
Representatives of the Asian country emphasised the importance of innovative teaching processes…
(2024-02-06). MQ-9B will provide India with enhanced maritime security, says US. firstpost.com The General Atomics MQ-9B armed drones will add more teeth to India's maritime security and drone awareness security, the United States said. | On 1 February, the US approved the sale of 31 MQ-9B Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) and related equipment to India at an estimated cost of $3.99 billion (Rs 33,060 crore). | India gets 'outright ownership' of MQ-9B drones | "This sale, we believe, will provide India with an enhanced maritime security and maritime domain awareness capability," State Department Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel told reporters at his daily news conference. | "It offers India outright ownershi…
(2024-02-06). After fleeing war, Sudanese artists recreate scene in Cairo. newarab.com 
When the first bombs rang out in Sudan, Amjad, Fatima and Mazin abandoned their paintbrushes, musical instruments and studios, leaving behind the lives they knew for unfamiliar shores. | Now in Egypt, they have sought to bring back the sights and sounds of a long-lost home to an audience of about a hundred, just a stone's throw away from Cairo's iconic Tahrir Square. | Mazin Hamid, a celebrity in his native Khartoum, thrilled the crowd with his homegrown beats at a concert accompanying an exhibition. | When war broke out in his home country last April, Hamid was under a tight deadline to produce the soundtrack…
(2024-02-06). Sudanese RSF brings down telecoms networks across Sudan. newarab.com 
Communications were down for most The RSF did not comment, while an Ma…
(2024-02-06). Serbia parliament holds first session after contested vote. firstpost.com Serbia's parliament was due to hold its maiden session on Tuesday, weeks after contentious elections were marred by charges of electoral fraud. | The Balkan nation's election commission said that President Aleksandar Vucic's ruling Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) won a decisive victory with 46.75 percent of the parliamentary vote. | The biggest opposition movement, known as the Serbia Against Violence (SPN) alliance, garnered only 23.66 percent. | However, foreign monitors alleged anomalies during the polls, such as "vote buying" and "ballot box stuffing," and some Western governments expressed concerns about the…
(2024-02-06). Social media algorithms pushing, normalising extreme misogynistic content on young people, finds study. firstpost.com A recent report by The Guardian sheds light on the alarming trend of social media algorithms rapidly propagating extreme misogynistic content, which is infiltrating school environments and normalizing harmful attitudes towards women. | The report is based on a study conducted by teams from University College London and the University of Kent, which reveals a concerning surge in misogynistic content suggested by TikTok's algorithm over a five-day monitoring period. | This content, often centred on anger and blame directed at women, saw a four-fold increase, indicating a worrying trend in the platform's recommendat…
(2024-02-06). Media and politicians whip up anti-immigrant frenzy over altercation in New York City with police. wsws.org Media, police authorities and Democratic Party politicians criticized Alvin Bragg, the New York County District Attorney, for supposed leniency in his office's handling of the case of several asylum seekers who allegedly had an altercation with police in New York City.
(2024-02-06). Biden demands "immediate" passage of $118 billion World War III/anti-immigrant package. wsws.org Biden demanded that Congress "immediately" pass the bill so he can "shut down the border."
(2024-02-06). The end of UNRWA? Why Israel is targeting the refugee agency. newarab.com 
(2024-02-06). New Senate funding bill would send $14 billion to Israel and cut all funding to UNRWA. mondoweiss.net 
A new Senate spending bill supported by the Biden administration would rush $14 billion in military aid to Israel while blocking funding to UNRWA, the United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees.
(2024-02-06). Israel to Submit Evidence of UNRWA's Alleged Links to 'Terrorism' to UN. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Israel will provide evidence linking the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) to "terrorism" to a UN panel looking into the organization, following accusations that its staff were involved in the October 7 attack on Israel, Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz said on Monday.
(2024-02-06). The U.S.-Mexico Border at Center of the Presidential Election. internationalviewpoint.org "Border and immigration legislation in Congress is stalled because the Republicans want it to remain an unsolved problem because that's good for Trump's campaign." | – | / |
(2024-02-06). Wilders' PM bid stutters as 'coalition partners' squabble over fiscal, immigration policy. firstpost.com Just days before a crucial deadline, Geert Wilders, the far-right leader in the Netherlands, is encountering hurdles in his attempt to establish a government. | The stumbling block lies in the discord among potential coalition partners regarding fiscal and immigration policies. | Wilders, known for his anti-Islam and climate-change-denying stance, achieved a surprising victory in the November elections, proposing measures such as banning mosques and the Koran. However, the Dutch political system, unlike those of Britain or the United States, involves a prolonged negotiation period after elections to form a coalit…
(2024-02-06). US launches strike against Houthi ground drones in Yemen. tass.com "On February 5, at approximately 3: 30 p.m. Sanaa time, US Central Command forces conducted a strike against two Houthi explosive uncrewed surface vehicles," the statement says…
(2024-02-06). Biden administration considers recognizing Palestinian state. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- President Joe Biden addressed Hamas's reaction to the proposed agreement brokered by Qatar for a prisoner exchange and ceasefire, stating that negotiations are ongoing. He refrained from elaborating on the details of Hamas's response at this time. According to NBC, a senior US administration official added that the Biden administration is exploring options to recognize a Palestinian state following the Gaza conflict. Meanwhile, Hamas released a press statement confirming its response to the framework agreement, expressing a positive outlook and aiming for a comprehensive ceasefire, relief for Palestinia…
(2024-02-06). Why US Government Statistics are Like the Bible. counterpunch.org On February 2, 2024 the US Labor Dept released its monthly jobs report for January. One of the Department's two surveys showed +353,000 jobs created in January. But a second report shows a drop in total employment in January of -1,070,000 full-time and part-time jobs (and an additional -400,000 jobs if one includes unincorporated independent
(2024-02-06). Honor The Palestinian Trade Union Picket Line. popularresistance.org Endorsing Joe Biden's re-election is in direct violation of the UAW's December 1 call for ceasefire in Gaza and UAW President Shawn Fain's claims to uphold justice in and beyond the workplace.
(2024-02-06). Honor The Palestinian Trade Union Picket Line. popularresistance.org On October 16, 2023, Palestinian trade unions issued an urgent call to End all Complicity and Stop Arming Israel. At the CAP Conference on January 24, 2024, the UAW International Executive Board — without membership engagement or approval — crossed that picket line by endorsing Joe Biden, whose administration arms, funds, and facilitates the relentless Israeli genocide and ethnic cleansing of the Palestinian people in Gaza and throughout historic Palestine that has already killed more than 30,000 people, including thousands of children, in just over 114 days.
(2024-02-06). Australian Labor government backs US bombings and wider war in Middle East. wsws.org Echoing the Biden White House, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese declared his government's full support for Washington's strikes on alleged Iranian-linked sites in Syria and Iraq.
(2024-02-06). Pressure on Colombia's Supreme Court to pick new chief prosecutor. colombiareports.com Labor unions and political organizations close to Colombia's President Gustavo Petro announced protests to demand the Supreme Court pick a new chief prosecutor. Teachers union Fecode said it will take…
(2024-02-06). British PM Rishi Sunak plans to spend about 100 million Pounds to tackle issues caused by AI. firstpost.com Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has unveiled plans to allocate over 100 million Pounds ($125 million) towards bolstering the UK's position as a global frontrunner in regulating AI, with a focus on regulatory challenges and advancing research and development initiatives to keep AI in check | The government intends to channel nearly 100 million Pounds into establishing nine new research hubs at universities nationwide, alongside forging a collaborative partnership with the United States to ensure responsible AI deployment. | Additionally, 10 million Pound will be allocated to support regulatory bodies, with an additiona…
(2024-02-06). Cuba and Spain carry out exchanges on communications. plenglish.com First Deputy Minister of Communications Wilfredo González Vidal detailed, during a videoconference with Spanish and Cuban businessmen residing in Spain, the domains in which there is potential to deepen existing or new types of collaboration ties. | Vidal explained that there are possibilities of developing joint models with Spain. "Joint projects could be marketed in Latin America due to the language facilities that the two nations share," he said. | In his introductory words, González Vidal mentioned among Cuba's strengths the formation of human capital, which offers a space in a sphere in which there is great…
(2024-02-06). How US Government Statistics Are Like The Bible. popularresistance.org This week on February 2nd, the US Labor Department released its monthly jobs report for January. One of the Department's two surveys showed +353,000 jobs created in January. But a second report shows a drop in total employment in January of -1,070,000 full time and part-time jobs (and an additional -400,000 jobs if one includes unincorporated independent contractors jobs. So, like the Bible, one can find whatever one wants in the government job stats. | So why the discrepancies between the two surveys in the monthly jobs report? | One reason is that the two surveys have big differences in their methodologies (and…
(2024-02-06). United Auto Workers Call for a General Strike and Endorse Biden. internationalviewpoint.org The United Auto Work union of today exemplifies labor's problems and possibilities. Last week its president Shawn Fain both endorsed Democrat Joe Biden for president while also calling for a general strike. | – | / |
(2024-02-06). 25 Years Into The Revolution, Venezuela Resists US Interference. popularresistance.org February 2 marked the 25th anniversary of the inauguration of President Hugo Chavez in Venezuela, which was the beginning of the Bolivarian Revolution. Over the past 25 years, Venezuela has made remarkable gains in reducing poverty, ending illiteracy and building social infrastructure such as housing, health care, education, transportation and more, despite persistent interference by the United States to impose an economic blockade, fund an opposition, attempt coups and assassinations, delegitimize the elections and threaten military attacks. Clearing the FOG speaks with Leo Flores, a Venezuelan activist, about t…
(2024-02-06). Progress in the nation's recovery and rebuilding documented in summary five-year review. sanews.gov.za Progress in the nation's recovery and rebuilding documented in summary five-year review | The Presidency has released a five-year review publication that documents the strides made in South Africa's recovery and reconstruction since 2019, delving into the transformative initiatives undertaken by the Sixth Administration, specifically targeting the pressing challenges confronting the nation. | 'Leave No One Behind 2024 — A Five-Year Review', which was released on Tuesday, outlines in summary form the progress made in growing the economy and jobs; fighting corruption; tackling poverty; developing human capita…
(2024-02-06). Venezuelan analyst: Lenin on 'Socialism and War'. workers.org 
By Sergio Rodríguez Gelfenstein A message from Rodríguez Gelfenstein, a political analyst and former Venezuelan diplomat and official, to the International Assembly against Imperialism in Solidarity with Palestine on Jan. 21 in New York City. Amid the horror exposed by Israel's colonial-imperialist aggression against the Palestinian people, we commemorate the . . . |
(2024-02-06). French Farmers Give Macron A Headache. popularresistance.org As French President Emmanuel Macron's government, under new Prime Minister Gabriel Attal, moves ever further to the right, a radical mass movement is again shaking the country. | Last year, the biggest workers' movement for decades mobilised millions across the country in an attempt to defend retirement pensions. This year it is the turn of the farmers to revolt. | Six thousand tractors were present at 120 blockades, and at least 16 motorways were brought to a standstill on January 30. Regional government headquarters have been covered with manure, and hypermarket distribution centres — as well as Toulouse…
(2024-02-06). Here's How Non-Police Crisis Response Programs Have Been Working. popularresistance.org Over the past three years, tens of thousands of people in crisis have been met with behavioral health specialists and social workers instead of police officers. Interactions like these are taking place across the country more often today compared to previous years. While unarmed crisis responders have existed for decades, public outrage over the 2020 police killings of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Daniel Prude, and many others prompted cities to create new ways to respond to people in crisis. | Police are often called to respond to situations involving people experiencing mental health crises—with disastro…
(2024-02-06). Israeli army strikes in Gaza kill 14 journalists in January — report. tass.com According to the report, deliberate attacks on the homes of media workers have claimed the lives of several dozen family members…
(2024-02-06). Israel has provided no evidence for Hamas-UNRWA claims: head. newarab.com 
Israel has provided no evidence to back its claims that workers from the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestinians in the Near East (UNRWA) Commissioner General Philippe Lazzarini said there was still no proof to back Israeli claims that some UNRWA staff took part in
(2024-02-06). US IYSSE opposes pro-government thug attacks on Sri Lankan SEP members. wsws.org "The attempts of the PPSS and SLPP to intimidate our comrades, workers and young people with cowardly acts of violence will fail."—International Youth and Students for Social Equality in the United States…
(2024-02-06). Australian pseudo-left slanders workers, defends unions' complicity in Gaza genocide. wsws.org Defending the union bureaucracy, prominent Socialist Alliance member Tim Gooden described workers as ignorant adherents of the "Murdoch media," whose attitude to the mass murder of Palestinians is "it's got nothing to do with us…"
(2024-02-06). Workers Struggles: The Americas. wsws.org Impoverished residents in Mexico City and suburbs face continuing water shortages while 13,000 teachers in Saskatchewan walked out last week over low wages and underfunding of education.
(2024-02-06). Workers discuss global strategy against layoffs at online meeting hosted by UPS Workers Rank-and-File Committee. wsws.org The meeting was called in response to last week's announcement of 12,000 job cuts by the logistics giant.
(2024-02-06). Lenin yesterday, today, tomorrow. workers.org 
By Georges Gastaud Gastaud is a retired teacher, union militant and for nearly two decades the general secretary of the Pole for the Rebirth of Communism in France, the PRCF. His message to the Lenin Centennial, held in New York City on Jan. 21, follows: In 2024, we commemorate the . . . |
(2024-02-06). Palestinian Resistance condemns U.S. attacks on Syria and Iraq. workers.org 
The following statements from Palestinian Resistance forces appeared on Resistance News Network, Feb. 3, 2024, in response to the recent U.S. attacks on Syria and Iraq. Hamas — Islamic Resistance Movement We condemn in the strongest terms the U.S. aggression on both Iraq and Syria, considering it a dangerous escalation, . . . |
(2024-02-06). Beware U.S. imperialism's war on Iran. workers.org 
Will the escalation in bombing by the U.S. and British air forces against people in Syria, Iraq and Yemen lead to a regional war with Iran? Despite declarations from President Joe Biden, Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin that they seek no war with Iran, . . . |
(2024-02-06). La asamblea internacional de Nueva York rinde homenaje a la resistencia palestina. workers.org 
Nueva York La Asamblea Internacional contra el Imperialismo en Solidaridad con la Resistencia Palestina se celebró el 21 de enero en el histórico Malcolm X & Dr. Betty Shabazz Memorial & Educational Center de Nueva York. El Partido Mundo Obrero, organizador del acto, había elegido la fecha para rendir homenaje . . . |
(2024-02-06). Pakistan polls 2024: Imran Khan's party PTI claims raids by cops, masked men in election offices, women workers harassed. firstpost.com Ahead of Pakistan elections 2024, trouble is mounting for jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan's party — Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). Raids are being carried out at houses of party's election offices, houses of party leaders and supporters. Also, women workers of the political faction are being allegedly harassed. | According to a report by Dawn, the PTI alleged that the Punjab Police and some masked men sealed the party's election office NA-118 nominee Aaliya Hamza and PP-148 candidate Saba Dewan. | A spokesman of PTI alleged that the police and unknown masked men harassed women workers sitting in the…
(2024-02-06). UK Labour's ratings tumble among Brit Muslims amid Gaza war. newarab.com 
(2024-02-06). Why did Iran strike Iraq and Syria, and what's next. newarab.com 
Amid The tit-for-tat strikes between Iraqi paramilitaries and US forces have persisted since October when groups…
(2024-02-06). US strikes in Iraq, Syria not a long-term campaign — Pentagon. tass.com US Department of Defense spokesman Patrick Ryder also said about kamikaze drone fell to the ground not far from the US armed forces base in the east of Syria…
(2024-02-06). Israeli ships strike UN humanitarian food convoy. tass.com According to UNRWA's director in Gaza Thomas White, no one was injured…
(2024-02-06). Iraqi MP threatens to cut off oil to Jordan over US strikes. newarab.com 
An Iraqi MP, Mustafa Jabbar Sanad, has proposed cutting off subsidised oil exports to Sanad collected a list of signatures from other Iraqi parliamentarians calling for a vote on a resolution requiring the Ministry of Oil to stop sell…
(2024-02-06). CADTM International supports the general strike in Argentina on 24 January 2024 and the popular uprising against debt. cadtm.org
(2024-02-06). Coach Of Inter Miami Explains Why Messi Not Play In Match In Hong Kong #MENAFN #Bitcoin #LatestNews #BreakingNews. menafn.com (MENAFN – AzerNews) The head coach of the American Inter Miami, Gerardo Martino, | explained why the striker of the team Lionel Messi had not played | with the local club Hong Kong XI (4: 1), Azernews …
(2024-02-06). Climate Change Will Strike Australia's Precious World Heritage Sites And Indigenous Knowledge Is A Key Defence #MENAFN #Bitcoin #LatestNews #BreakingNews. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) From Kakadu to Uluru and the Great Barrier Reef, to Sydney Opera House and the convict sites, Australia's list of World Heritage places is incredibly diverse. Each site …
(2024-02-06). Bolivia prepares multi-million investments in Oruro department. plenglish.com During the Solemn Session that Arce attended with vice president David Choquehuanca, the governor of Oruro, Johnny Vedia, and other authorities, Arce explained that the funds will cover projects in the educational, healthcare, and agricultural sectors and related to the industrialization of the department. | The President reported that during the current year the Comprehensive Health Center at Curahuara de Carangas and the Health Center at the municipality of Carangas will be built based on agreements signed with the Special Projects Unit of the Presidency, with an investment of eight million bolivianos (more th…
(2024-02-06). Study Finds Media Giants New York Times, CNN, and Fox News Pushing for US War in Yemen. mintpressnews.com 
A new study of major media outlets' coverage of the Red Sea blockade found overwhelming bias in the press, which put forward pro-war talking points and portrayed the US as a good faith actor "dragged" into another Middle Eastern conflict against its will…
(2024-02-06). NY Times tries to cover up its 7 October "mass rapes" fraud. electronicintifada.net Hillary Clinton set to spread Israel's lies justifying genocide at Columbia University forum.
(2024-02-06). Exposed: US DEA used criminals to spy on, destabilize Venezuela, Mexico, Bolivia. geopoliticaleconomy.com 
Reports reveal that the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) used known criminals to spy on and destabilize the left-wing governments in Venezuela, Mexico, and Bolivia.
(2024-02-06). Assange's Very Life Is At Stake. popularresistance.org In Julian Assange's extradition case, Magistrate Judge Venessa Baraitser determined he would not survive imprisonment in a U.S. Supermax facility — that he is very likely to commit suicide. | One of the final witnesses in the 4 week extradition trial in 2020 was an American lawyer whose client Abu Hamza was held in ADX Colorado where Julian is likely to be sent. Abu Hamza has no hands. He was extradited from the U.K. following assurances by the U.S. that the prison system was able to deal with the special requirements of such a prisoner. | His lawyer testified that despite assurances he would not be placed…
(2024-02-06). Former US Middle East Commander Says Israel's Success in Gaza Is 'Very Limited'. news.antiwar.com Retired US Marines Corps Gen. Frank McKenzie, former commander of US Central Command, described Israel's success in Gaza as "very limited," noting Israel has failed to dismantle the Palestinian group's military and political leadership. McKenzie, who retired from his post at CENTCOM in 2022, made the comments while appearing on CBS News' "Face the Nation" …
(2024-02-06). At UNSC meeting, US lambasted for attacks on Iraq and Syria. peoplesdispatch.org While terming the US attacks as violations of international law and a reckless provocation, several UN member-states highlighted its support for the Israeli genocide in Gaza as the root of conflict in the region…
(2024-02-06). International Coalition To Stop Genocide In Palestine Demands Full Funding Of UNRWA. popularresistance.org On January 26, 2024, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) released its ruling in the case of South Africa v. Israel in which the court found there was sufficient evidence to support South Africa's allegations of genocide against the Palestinian people (see our previous press release for more details) and rejected Israel's claim to be acting in 'self-defense'. The World Court ordered the state of Israel to "take all measures within its power to prevent the commission of" acts of genocide, including deaths, harm to mental and physical health and conditions that threaten the well-being of the Palestinian people,…
(2024-02-06). Lawmakers Trying To Kill Historic Suit Seeking Gun Industry Accountability. popularresistance.org For nearly a quarter century, some of the world's largest gunmakers have tried unsuccessfully to beat back a lawsuit brought by the city of Gary, Indiana, accusing them of turning a blind eye to illegal gun sales. | The lawsuit was one of dozens that cities filed against gun manufacturers in the late 1990s, but it is the only one to survive a barrage of legal challenges and legislation aimed at limiting the gun industry's liability for crimes committed with their products. | Now, facing the prospect of turning over internal documents that gun-control advocates believe could contain damning evidence, the industry…
(2024-02-06). FightBackBetter.com: Hyper Focused News For NJ's Pro-Palestine Movement. popularresistance.org "NJ area news hyper-focused on the topic of the efforts in solidarity with the people of Palestine" is how editor of the new site Bob Witanek describes his newly rebranded http: //FightBackBetter.com. The news is certainly of the advocacy bend — unlike most standard journalism that attempts to maintain a semblance of impartiality. | According to Bob Witanek, "The assumption is that our readers are on this site to find out what they can do to take effective action against the US-supported genocide targeting the Palestinian people in Gaza. | "The site is structured to present the dozens of activities and organ…
(2024-02-06). CNN Staff Say Network's Pro-Israel Slant Is 'Journalistic Malpractice'. popularresistance.org CNN is facing a backlash from its own staff over editorial policies they say have led to a regurgitation of Israeli propaganda and the censoring of Palestinians perspectives in the network's coverage of the war in Gaza. | Journalists in CNN newsrooms in the US and overseas say broadcasts have been skewed by management edicts and a story-approval process that has resulted in highly partial coverage of the Hamas massacre on 7 October and Israel's retaliatory attack on Gaza. | "The majority of news since the war began, regardless of how accurate the initial reporting, has been skewed by a systemic and institutional…
(2024-02-06). Why Does Iran Support Palestine & the "Axis of Resistance?" thealtworld.com
(2024-02-06). The Real Reason Your Grocery Bill Is Still So High. counterpunch.org 
Americans have had to weather much in the years since the COVID-19 pandemic first began, including price inflation of basic necessities. Grocery bills, especially, are a drain on household finances. But, as recent reports show, inflation is easing across many industries, and yet food prices overall have remained stubbornly high. Not only is that an indication of
(2024-02-06). Ukrainian forces abandon large fortification near Donetsk, aide to DPR head says. tass.com Igor Kimakovsky pointed out that the Ukrainian side was forced to abandon its positions due to heavy losses in this section of the line of engagement and extremely difficult conditions for supply deliveries…
(2024-02-06). 'Long Knives Are Out': Zelensky, Ukrainian Political Establishment Battle for Supremacy. sputnikglobe.com The controversial Ukrainian leader is attempting to purge his political opponents, but has been met with resistance within the country and from his handlers in Washington.
(2024-02-06). Hong Kong airport ground worker killed by plane in freak accident. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-02-06). Prof Tladi sworn in as SA's first permanent ICJ judge. sanews.gov.za Prof Tladi sworn in as SA's first permanent ICJ judge | Professor Dire Tladi has been sworn in as the first-ever South African judge of the International Court of Justice (ICJ). | The ICJ held a public sitting on Tuesday morning, where Tladi and three other Excellencies were officially sworn in after being elected by the United Nations General Assembly and Security Council on 9 November 2023. | The other new members of the court include Bogdan-Lucian Aurescu from Romania, Sarah Hull Cleveland from the United States and Juan Manuel Gómez Robledo Verduzco from Mexico | During the sitting, the four judges each solem…
(2024-02-06). Islamic preacher Azhari faces 2nd FIR for 'hate' speech in Kutch. muslimmirror.com Bhuj : Police in Gujarat on Tuesday registered a second first information report (FIR) against Mumbai-based Islamic preacher Mufti Salman Azhari, who is under arrest, for allegedly delivering a provocative speech at a religious event at Samakhiyari in Kutch district, an official said. Azhari was arrested from Mumbai on Sunday in connection with a separate …
(2024-02-06). Iraq Central Bank bars 8 local banks from US$ transactions. newarab.com 
Iraq's central bank has banned eight local commercial banks from participating in transactions involving US dollars, citing efforts to This step follows a recent visit by a high-ranking US Treasury official to Baghdad. | The banks targeted are now prohibited from accessing the…
(2024-02-06). How do Moroccan tomatoes fuel France's farmers protests. newarab.com 
In France, "Our products (Moroccan tomatoes) are not invading France or Europe. We are subjected to rigorous requirements," argues a Moroccan Exporters' Association representative in the condition of anonymity. | So far, Moroccan exporters associations have avoided officially addressing the…
(2024-02-06). Thomas Friedman NYT Middle East Animal Kingdom enrages Arabs. newarab.com 
The short blog post, published on February 2, addressed the ongoing Friedman, a NYT columnist who has regularly upset Middle East natives and experts for de…
(2024-02-06). Paris 2024 'surprised' by reports of investigation into chief's salary. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-02-06). Nevada's GOP Caucus Creates Confusion Among US Voters. sputnikglobe.com The state's GOP has chosen to abstain from the state-run presidential primary on Tuesday, and is holding caucuses on Thursday to allocate delegates. At the same time, the party has barred candidates who are running in the primary from running in the caucuses, which has forced them to choose between the two options.
(2024-02-06). Singapore passes Bill to strengthen laws against financing of weapons of mass destruction. channelnewsasia.com The tightening of controls over proliferation financing covers several business activities, namely dealing in precious stones and metals, moneylending, pawnbroking and providing legal services.
(2024-02-06). Record temporary entrants set new challenges for net migration. independentaustralia.net 
(2024-02-06). "The absence of rules is the fundamental character of the regime" internationalviewpoint.org "Since we cannot separate foreign policy from domestic policy, Erdoğan will have to deal with domestic issues, especially economic and social problems, in the coming years. The absence of rules, the refusal to submit to any rules on the part of Erdoğan, is the fundamental characteristic of the regime" | – | / |
(2024-02-06). Radical change is needed to combat capitalist agriculture! internationalviewpoint.org "Capitalism and productivism always go hand in hand, and this is particularly true in agriculture: for capitalists, you have to grow wheat… to make money (pousser du ble…pour faire du blé!, ble means both wheat and money in French!)." | – | / |
(2024-02-06). Flight tests of cutting-edge BrahMos-NG missile to start before end of 2025 — company. tass.com No preconditions are in place at the moment that the stated timeframe will not be observed…
(2024-02-06). UBS to reward shareholders as Credit Suisse-linked losses narrow. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-02-06). Google calls out spyware firms and advocates for tighter regulation. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-02-06). Israel says army's next target in the Gaza Strip will be the southern city of Rafah. muslimmirror.com JERUSALEM : Israel's defense minister said Monday that the army's next target in the Gaza Strip will be the southern city of Rafah, claiming it is the last remaining stronghold of the Palestinian group Hamas. Yoav Gallant made the statement at a press conference, the Israeli public broadcaster KAN reported. Gallant said Hamas fighters and …
(2024-02-06). Mbale businessmen shot dead in Amudat. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police in Moroto region are investigating the death of four Mbale residents, shot dead near Amudat in their motor vehicle. They were driving a Toyota Harrier, grey in colour, registration number UBP 601Q, along Amudat — Katabok road, Ankukunyo village, Amudat parish, when the they were shot dead …
(2024-02-06). Tesla car in submarine mode driving through flood waters. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – A series of severe storms accompanied by heavy rains have been strucking the state of California since Sunday, resulting in floods in many areas. San Diego, California, witnessed traffic standstill due to rising water levels on some streets exceeding 50 cm.After the storms subsided, surveillance cameras captured a woman gesturing to cars, attempting to deter them from driving towards the high water levels. Meanwhile, a Tesla Model 3 was observed approaching, seemingly unaffected by the high water levels due to its electric nature and absence of combustion chambers or exhaust systems that could be damag…
(2024-02-06). Task team to review municipalities' water service delivery mechanisms. sanews.gov.za Task team to review municipalities' water service delivery mechanisms | A national coordinated task team has been set up to review service delivery mechanisms for water and sanitation services by the Departments of Water and Sanitation (DWS) and Corporative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) and the South African Local Government Association (SALGA). | This was one of the resolutions adopted during a recent water summit hosted by DWS with the 144 municipalities that are water services authorities (WSAs). | The task team which was established to initiate and coordinate Municipal Systems Act Section 78 proc…
(2024-02-06). Public advised of road closures ahead of SONA 2024. sanews.gov.za Public advised of road closures ahead of SONA 2024 | With the 2024 State of the Nation Address (SONA) taking place on Thursday, the City of Cape Town has advised the public of numerous road closures. | "Road closures in the Central Business District will be in effect to assist with traffic flow and accommodate the State of the Nation Address at the City Hall. The road closures will affect the normal flow of traffic in and around the City Bowl," the City said on Monday. | SONA is scheduled to take place on Thursday, 8 February at 7pm at the Cape Town City Hall. This will be the last SONA for the sixth administrati…
(2024-02-06). Centenary Bank moves to WhatsApp banking. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | On Jan.30, Centenary Bank announced the launch of its latest innovation, CenteWhatsApp banking designed to provide customers with convenient and secure access to a wide range of banking services directly through the widely used messaging platform, WhatsApp. To access CenteWhatsApp banking, customers are required to simply save the bank's verified …
(2024-02-06). Out on a Limb with Dialectical Materialism. dissidentvoice.org 
Orientation Who cares about philosophy? When most people hear about philosophy, they think it is: Hopelessly abstract The opposite of concreate reality The opposite of application For talking heads who are otherwise inept and clumsy — the wallflowers at a party It has no impact on daily life unless we consciously apply it It is …
(2024-02-06). Pegula parts ways with coach Witt. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-02-06). Saudi Arabia unveils locally assembled jets. albawaba.com ALBAWABA — With the start of the World Defense Show in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia has showcased the new Hawk T-165 jet aircraft, inaugurated by the Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman, who announced on X (previously Twitter) that assembly took place in the Kingdom from local hands.The construction of 22 cutting-edge Hawk T-165 planes was successfully shown at a presentation on the Kingdom's aircraft assembly program that Prince Khalid attended, located in The Eastern Province's King Abdulaziz Air Base is the home to the aircraft development and overhaul program, which saw contributions from 25 local comp…
(2024-02-06). Statement from ICRC's Near & Middle East regional director following recent developments in the region. icrc.org News release | "We are deeply concerned by the waves of escalating violence in the Middle East and strongly warn against the further regionalization of the conflict in Gaza and Israel.
(2024-02-06). Robbing the minority character of AMU will adversely impact Muslims' education in India. muslimmirror.com By Syed Ali Mujtaba The Supreme Court judgment on the minority character of the Aligarh Muslim University is reserved after the prolonged hearing. Even before the Apex Court may pronounce its verdict, it is widely guessed that it will be against the Minority Character of the AM. The reason for such wild imagination is that …
(2024-02-06). LIVE: Mutiny Growing Within US Sociopolitical Machine + Biden Wins Rigged Primary. rumble.com
(2024-02-06). National Assembly's Consultation Is Successful: Pres. Maduro. telesurenglish.net On Monday, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro highlighted the success of the public consultation called by the National Assembly for the development of the schedule for the 2024 presidential elections. | RELATED: | During his program "Con Maduro +", the Bolivarian leader stated that the national dialogue session started "on the right foot" by having the participation of the majority of presidential pre-candidat…
(2024-02-06). Egyptian Officials Are Demanding a Massive Ransom From Palestinians to Escape the Gaza Genocide. znetwork.org
(2024-02-06). Astonishing Predictions from Dr Richard Day 1969 — Part 1 — "Plans Much Bigger Than Communism." expose-news.com "Plans much bigger than communism' have been set in motion" and people who were not primarily in public office, but people of prominence and known to the public through their occupations or …
(2024-02-06). Cleaning Out the Basement of My Life. scheerpost.com 
(2024-02-06). Iran question Arab referee appointment for Asian Cup semi-final against Qatar. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-02-06). Blinken lands in Saudi Arabia for regional trip, Gaza talks. newarab.com 
On his fifth trip to the region since Hamas's 7 October attack on southern
(2024-02-06). What do recent US gestures to Palestinians mean. newarab.com 
The US government's recent gestures to Palestinians, most notably an executive order for sanctions on specific violent The sanctions come amid a record-stretch of violence by settlers over the last several years, which many link to Israel's far-ri…
(2024-02-06). Statement on Israel Weapons Aid Bills. counterpunch.org In response to announcements of proposed bills in the House and Senate that would include billions of dollars in unconditional weapons aid to Israel, IfNotNow national spokesperson Eva Borgwardt released the following statement: "It's unconscionable that the U.S. would provide billions of dollars of weapons — with no strings attached — to the Israeli military as
(2024-02-06). Alpine skiing-Climate change aided Yule's stunning slalom win, says climatologist. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-02-06). Biden threatens veto of US House's 'political ploy' Israel bill. newarab.com 
US President "The Administration strongly encourages bo…
(2024-02-06). A slow collapse in Tunisia. internationalviewpoint.org "The country's disastrous political and economic situation is driving people to Europe, and for several months now Tunisia has also been a transit country for crossings." | – | / |
(2024-02-06). US, UK May Recognize State Of Palestine After Gaza War #MENAFN #Bitcoin #LatestNews #BreakingNews. menafn.com (MENAFN – Asia Times) The US and UK governments have indicated they are considering recognizing Palestine as a state after the current conflict ends. | On a visit to Lebanon on February 1, the UK …
(2024-02-06). Senegalese parliament extends incumbent president's powers, sets new election date. tass.com Macky Sall said in a televised address to the nation on February 3 that he was postponing the presidential vote due to "confusion with candidates"
(2024-02-06). Buried Under the Genocide Debate: Desecrated Graves. globalresearch.ca
(2024-02-06). Hamas hands over Its response to Qatar on ceasefire proposal, Israel responds. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – In a recent development, Hamas has issued its response to the Qatar-Egypt framework agreement after consultations with its leadership and resistance factions.Approaching the proposal with positivity, Hamas aims to secure a comprehensive ceasefire, halt aggression against its people, ensure relief, shelter, and reconstruction efforts, and lift the blockade on Gaza. Additionally, the agreement seeks to facilitate a prisoner exchange operation.Acknowledging the pivotal role played by Egypt, Qatar, and other nations striving to halt the relentless aggression against the Palestinian people, Hamas underscore…
(2024-02-06). History: Emancipation, the Nadir and Pan-African Awakenings. globalresearch.ca
(2024-02-06). Condemn the U.S. attacks on Iraq and Syria. fightbacknews.org
(2024-02-06). Parliament introduces new rules for SONA proceedings. sanews.gov.za Parliament introduces new rules for SONA proceedings | Parliament has introduced a set of new joint rules designed to regulate proceedings during the joint sitting of the National Assembly and the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) and which prohibit disruptions. | Addressing a media briefing on preparations to host SONA 2024, National Assembly Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula said the new joint rules are aimed at maintaining order, decorum in the Chamber, and promoting civility among members. | "These rules, set to be implemented for the first time during this State of the Nation Address, are an essential step…
(2024-02-06). Grammys 2024: Did Annie Lennox call for a 'Gaza' ceasefire. newarab.com 
Music icon During an emotionally stirring performance at the prestigious award ceremony's 'In Memoriam' segment, Lennox honoured the Irish artist by singing a cover of the 1990 smash hit No…
(2024-02-06). Fill the void: Canada spotlights melting pot of MENA cinema. newarab.com 
Vancouver, Canada's third-largest city, known for its booming film industry that caters to American productions, has earned the nickname "Hollywood North" and now as a gateway for MENA cinema. | The MENA "The festival was established to address the issue of underrepresentation of Iranian and other minority communities in the city's film culture. As…
(2024-02-06). Hong Kong leader urges Messi match organiser to disclose deal with Inter Miami, address fan demands. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-02-06). The 'Black Chronicle' Offers an Unprecedented Look at Black History. scheerpost.com 
(2024-02-06). Amnesty Condemns Israeli Military's 'Shocking' Violence Against West Bank Civilians. scheerpost.com 
(2024-02-06). Spanish farmers blockade roads, joining EU peers' protests. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-02-06). Additions to technocrats' surveillance toolkit: Microfliers, human-computer networks and AI. expose-news.com In 2021, researchers at Northwestern University, Illinois, USA, managed to develop and construct the world's first microfliers or flying microchips. Instead of implementing this astonishing feat for the improvement of people's lives, …
(2024-02-06). Group of Dolphins spotted in Jeddah Sea (Video). albawaba.com ALBAWABA The mission of the National Center for Wildlife Development spotted a number of young spotted dolphins swimming alongside their mothers in the Red Sea waters near Jeddah, and these enchanting moments have captivated many around the world.The official Saudi Center account shared a video showing the new guests, the young dolphins, joyfully swimming alongside their mothers in the depths of the Red Sea. In their commentary on the video, the center mentioned that these spotted dolphins usually live in groups of up to 80 dolphins, highlighting the biological richness and biodiversity of the Red Sea waters.&Yum…
(2024-02-06). Stellantis exploring sale of anonymised data packages to service providers. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-02-06). Local currency under pressure from rising dollar. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Shilling continues to trade under pressure from the US dollar as demand for the US currency rises above the supply, according to experts. On Monday, the local currency opened trading at Shillings 3,815.63 buying and 3,825.63 selling according to the official rates issued by the Bank of …
(2024-02-06). Women and People of Color Bear the Brunt of Medical Misdiagnosis. scheerpost.com
(2024-02-06). 3] Khawaarij Identification Process: [Dogs less harmful than them]. salaficentre.com In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy. The Messenger [peace and blessings of Allah be upon him] said: "Had dogs not been a community amongst the communities, I would have commanded that all of them be killed". [1] Al-Khattaabee [may Allaah have mercy upon him] said: "The intention behind this …
(2024-02-06). Why the US Is Reimposing Sanctions on Venezuela. counterpunch.org 
The State Department accused the Venezuelan government of actions that are "inconsistent" with the Barbados agreement, negotiated last October. This accord arranged a prisoner exchange with the US and the issuance of licenses allowing Venezuela to sell some of its own oil and gold. The agreement promised temporary and partial sanctions relief for Venezuela, although major coercive economic provisions were still left in place.
(2024-02-06). EXPOSED: U.S. Prisoners Are Farming Your Food. youtu.be
(2024-02-06). How do Moroccan tomatoes fuel France's farmers protests. newarab.com
(2024-02-06). Why the US Is Reimposing Sanctions on Venezuela. pressenza.com Even the US business magazine Forbes expressed surprise at the reimposition of US sanctions on Venezuela's gold sales and its threat to do the same with oil. The oil sanctions especially, if reinstated, would precipitate higher gas prices and further debilitate the Venezuelan economy,…
(2024-02-06). Tedros the Terrorist tries to push WHO's Pandemic Treaty using university students. expose-news.com Over the weekend, the University of Warwick concluded its Warwick Economics Summit. On the second day, 3 February, the World Health Organisation ("WHO") Dictator-General, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, joined the Summit via Zoom …
(2024-02-06). Israel says army's next target in the Gaza Strip will be the southern city of Rafah. muslimmirror.com JERUSALEM : Israel's defense minister said Monday that the army's next target in the Gaza Strip will be the southern city of Rafah, claiming it is the last remaining stronghold of the Palestinian group Hamas. Yoav Gallant made the statement at a press conference, the Israeli public broadcaster KAN reported. Gallant said Hamas fighters and …
(2024-02-06). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 123: New testimonies emerge of Israel torturing detained Palestinians in Gaza. mondoweiss.net 
Euro-Med publishes new testimonies of Palestinian detainees subjected to dog attacks, forced nudity, and sexual harassment in Israeli jails, as Israeli soldiers continue posting images and videos of themselves committing atrocities in Gaza.
(2024-02-06). UPDF clear railway line in Mayuge ahead of Tarehe Sita. independent.co.ug 
Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda People's Defense Forces-UPDF officers from Magamaga dedicated their entire Monday to cleaning a section of the railway line in Mayuge district as part of the Tarehe Sita (February 6) celebrations. The railway line is adjacent to a market with a capacity for 1000 vendors, 500 lockup shops, and …
(2024-02-06). "What Is Anti-Racism?" — review. mronline.org 
Arun Kudnani traces its roots to the campaigns of 1930s' cultural thinkers such as anthropologist Ruth Benedict and gay rights activist Magnus Hirschfield, who were theorising the rise of Nazism in Germany and urged the U.S. political elite to educate the working class, believing that without this, economic hardship would make racism more likely.
(2024-02-06). EP Thompson: Historian for the working class. mronline.org 
On the centenary of Thompson's birth, Dominic Alexander celebrates his monumental work, "The Making of the English Working Class".
(2024-02-06). Jordan eliminate South Korea to reach Asian Cup final for first time. albawaba.com Jordan continued their impressive run in the 2023 AFC Asian Cup and defeated South Korea 2-0 to reach the final for the first time on Tuesday.Al-Nashama were the better side and squandered several scoring chances in the first half.Meanwhile, the Koreans managed to hit the Jordanian woodwork but never really threatened Yazeed Abu Laila's goal.Yazan Al Naimat opened the scoring when he flicked the ball above the Korean goalie Jo Hyeon woo in the 53rd minute.Mousa Al Taamari doubled the score with a splendid shot 13 minutes later.Jordan will face either hosts Qatar or Iran in the final next Saturday.
(2024-02-06). US attacks on Iraq, Syria violate int'l laws: Iran UN envoy. muslimmirror.com New York : Iran's Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Amir Saeid Iravani, has strongly condemned the US military attacks on Iraq and Syria, calling them illegal and unjustified. In his address to the UN Security Council meeting entitled "International Peace and Security" on Monday, Iravani said the United States had dishonored basic …
(2024-02-06). Road to the future: United Nations celebrates International Day of Human Brotherhood. pressenza.com On 21 December 2020, the United Nations General Assembly adopted resolution A/RES/75/200, designating 4 February as International Human Fraternity Day, to be commemorated annually from 2021. | The resolution recognises initiatives that foster interfaith and intercultural dialogue and encourages all Member States to actively promote a culture of peace, tolerance, inclusion, understanding and solidarity. | The spirit of the day is to celebrate human brotherhood and its underlying principles — such as mutual respect, cultural and religious diversity, and the promotion of intercultural and inter-religious dialog…
(2024-02-06). What's happening with the Gaza war ceasefire negotiations. newarab.com 
(2024-02-06). Australia's wildlife extinction is the new normal. independentaustralia.net 
(2024-02-06). Is a new political cycle opening up in Chile? internationalviewpoint.org "The path for the left and social movements will have to be a path of social struggles and class conflict, feminist and ecosocialist and throughly anticapitalist, aimed at exploding the causes of the crisis, while resolving its most immediate symptoms with short-term material solutions." | – | / |
(2024-02-06). SpaceX postpones undocking of Axiom Space mission indefinitely. tass.com The crew spent 15 days at the ISS instead of the planned ten due to poor weather conditions off the coast of Florida…
(2024-02-06). February quake continues to haunt northwest Syria a year on. newarab.com 
(2024-02-06). Abu Ghraib relived over 'naked Gaza man tortured by Israel'. newarab.com 
An image of a wounded Palestinian man, handcuffed and stripped down to his underwear, has highlighted possible continued abuses in Gaza despite a The photo shows a shackled, semi-naked, injured Palestinian man sitting on a chair with an Israeli soldier standing over him. | It was reportedly taken at a school in
(2024-02-06). Former Chinese banker gets suspended death penalty for corruption. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – A former high-ranking banker in China, Tian Huiyu, has been sentenced to a suspended death penalty by a court in Changde, Hunan province. Tian, who previously served as the president of China Merchants Bank and was a close aide to the country's former economic minister, has been found guilty of corruption charges including bribery and insider trading.According to the court's ruling, Tian will face the death penalty with a two-year reprieve, meaning if he stays out of trouble during this time, his sentence could be reduced to life imprisonment. He was convicted of abusing his position in state-owned ins…
(2024-02-06). TV's Big Dark (Money) Secret. levernews.com 
(2024-02-06). Greenland has lost 20 per cent more ice than expected. internationalviewpoint.org The re-examination of 40 years of satellite data reveals, according to an American team, a greater melting of the Greenland ice sheet, located in a strategic area for the global climate. | – | / |
(2024-02-06). Robbing the minority character of AMU will adversely impact Muslims' education in India. muslimmirror.com By Syed Ali Mujtaba The Supreme Court judgment on the minority character of the Aligarh Muslim University is reserved after the prolonged hearing. Even before the Apex Court may pronounce its verdict, it is widely guessed that it will be against the Minority Character of the AM. The reason for such wild imagination is that …
(2024-02-06). Zulu encourages students to reach for their dreams. sanews.gov.za Zulu encourages students to reach for their dreams | Social Development Minister Lindiwe Zulu has encouraged the new cohort of students at the Cape Town Society for the Blind to use the year-long course to learn, grow and provide for their families. | "Nothing must stop you from achieving your dreams. Take the skills you learn and use it to improve your lives. This programme offered [by] the Cape Town Society for the Blind is a great opportunity and I want to urge you to give it your best," Zulu said. | The Minister was speaking during the first day of build-up activities leading to the State of the Nation Addre…
(2024-02-06). One year after earthquake, displaced Syrians need our help. newarab.com 
The bone chilling cold winds hit me through my insulated jacket as I approached a The slippery wet mud squelched under my feet as I walked towards a sea of dome shaped tents that dotted around the mountainous landscape.
(2024-02-06). David McBride book review stirs controversy. independentaustralia.net 
(2024-02-06). Lyft guarantees weekly earnings to lure more drivers. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-02-06). Defining soul of India: Indian Constitution or Lord Ram. muslimmirror.com By Ram Puniyani The vibrations of the spectacle of inauguration of Lord Ram's temple are still in the air (January 2024). This inauguration was done by Prime Minister Modi, who was at the center of the whole ceremony. He has ensured that he represents both the 'state power' and 'religious power'. In feudal times these …
(2024-02-06). Police violence will not deter our stand for Palestine. mondoweiss.net 
Neither police violence nor university repression will prevent us from resisting Columbia's complicity in the ongoing occupation of Palestine.
(2024-02-06). Joe Biden confuses Macron with dead French president Mitterrand. geo.tv 
Latest mix-up comes weeks after Donald Trump confused Nikki Haley with Nancy Pelosi…
(2024-02-06). Is UK about to reveal actual Bitcoin inventor. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA — A court in London has opened its doors for a case brought upon by the Crypto Open Patent Alliance (COPA), a non-profit organization founded by Jack Dorsey, Twitter founder, and several key figures in the Crypto industry like Coinbase and Microstrategy, against an Australian computer scientist named Craig Wright, who alleges to be the highly debated Bitcoin Inventor, dubbed "Satoshi Nakamoto" in the Bitcoin Whitepaper manifesto released with the currency in 2008, in hopes to confirm or deny these claims.The UK High Court received this case from COPA in response to several suits filed by Craig Wrig…
(2024-02-06). Tension in Madhya Pradesh's Damu Imam assaulted. muslimmirror.com Bhopal : Tension prevailed in Madhya Pradesh's Damoh district after a group of people allegedly thrashed an Imam when he tried to stop a group of people from beating up a tailor, an official said on Monday. Tension further built up as people from Hindu and Muslim communities came face-to-face, with a large crowd from …
(2024-02-06). Gaza doctor returns to work right after Israel torture. newarab.com 
A Palestinian pediatrician who was abducted and tortured by Israeli soldiers in Dr. Said Abdulrahman Maarouf says he was taken by Israeli soldiers from Gaza's He was detained for 45 days where he said was subject to severe torture an…
(2024-02-06). From Democracy to Dystopia: The World Economic Forum's Stealth Takeover. expose-news.com In a world increasingly shaped by shadowy figures and clandestine gatherings, the World Economic Forum (WEF), spearheaded by Klaus Schwab, emerges as a formidable architect of a future where national borders blur …
(2024-02-06). Telkom Indonesia looking to sell stake in data centre business, to conclude deal by H2. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-02-06). King Charles' cancer caught early: UK PM Sunak. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-02-06). Smoke and Mirrors — The Unionist Miracle — What's really happening in the North of Ireland? internationalviewpoint.org The current political situation in the North of Ireland: the DUP's deal to return to power-sharing is merely political theatre to placate their base, while the long-term tide of Irish nationalism and eventual unity continues to advance. | – | / |
(2024-02-06). Saudi $100B Alat appoints previous DELL executive CEO. albawaba.com ALBAWABA — New Saudi Arabia firm has announced the appointment of Amit Midha, previously president for Asia Pacific and Japan Global Cities at Dell Technologies, as Chief Executive Officer to lead Alat, a newly established technological advancement company backed by a $100 billion in capital investments from the Public Investment fund, which has been putting focus on funding advanced project with a $700 billion budget in line with the kingdom's 2030 plan to diversify economical income.Alat is described by Midha in a recent statement as an enterprise dedicated to transforming top international corporations a…
(2024-02-06). Missing bolts found responsible for door plug incident on Alaska airlines flight. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) revealed in a preliminary report that four bolts crucial for securing the door plug on an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 Max 9 were missing before the plug blew off during a flight last month, as
(2024-02-06). 'Beaten by the Deep State': After 2020 Defeat, Trump Learns How to Play Politics. sputnikglobe.com The former US President is making his mark as Congress debates border legislation.
(2024-02-06). Paris Olympics chief is officially under investigation over salary disclosure. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – AFP reported citing inside sources that an investigation has been launched into the salary of Tony Estanguet, the head of the Paris Olympics organizing committee.The investigation by magistrates specialized in financial crimes began "last week" and will look into the way Estanguet receives his pay as chief executive of the organizing committee.
(2024-02-06). Lung cancer re-emerges as biggest threat worldwide. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A new report released by the World Health Organization (WHO) shows that lung cancer remains the most commonly occurring cancer worldwide. It has 2.5 million new cases, accounting for 12.4% of the total 20 million new cases. Experts attribute this to the persistent use of tobacco products in many …
(2024-02-06). The Zapatista irruption of 1 January 1994: new internationalism and political redefinitions. internationalviewpoint.org The state of Chiapas is one of the most landlocked and poor in Mexico. So when, on January 1, 1994, the Zapatista Army of National Liberation (EZLN, founded in 1983) took control of several towns by force, it was impossible to imagine the impact of this insurrection. However, it would mark the entire second half of the 1990s and largely participate in the redefinition of the radical left on a global scale.
The radical left was then at a critical moment in terms of programme and (…) | – | /…
(2024-02-06). 5.1-magnitude earthquake rocks Venezuela. tass.com There were no reports of casualties or damage…
(2024-02-06). UCC bill tabled in Uttarakhand Assembly. muslimmirror.com Dehradun : The Uniform Civil Code bill — which proposes uniform marriage, divorce, land, property and inheritance laws for all citizens irrespective of their religion in Uttarakhand — was tabled in the state assembly on Tuesday. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, who presented the bill in the House, entered the assembly with an original copy …
(2024-02-06). Chile Wildfires Leave At Least 122 Dead. sputnikglobe.com The raging fires in Chile have become the world's third-deadliest wildfire event of this century.
(2024-02-06). Dollar, euro mixed in early trading hours — Moscow Exchange. tass.com The dollar edged down by 1.25 kopecks to 90.56 rubles…
(2024-02-06). Rio de Janeiro announces state of emergency due to dengue fever. tass.com According to municipal authorities, the number of people fell ill due to the disease is over ten thousand from the year start…
(2024-02-06). US$ drops in Egypt's informal market amid news of more funds. newarab.com 
(2024-02-06). Venezuela Launches National Dialogue to Define Presidential Election Day. orinocotribune.com A day of national dialogue was held at the headquarters of the Venezuelan National Assembly (AN) to define an electoral schedule to guarantee that the presidential elections will be carried out in 2024, per what has been established by the Constitution. | This Monday, February 5, the aforementioned meeting was led by National Assembly (AN) President Deputy Jorge Rodríguez, who received many representatives of different political parties and movements, including several presidential candidates. | In his speech at the beginning of the session, Rodríguez recommended the creation of a commission that, in no more than…
(2024-02-06). Turkish inflation increase adds pressure on central bank. newarab.com 
The year-on-year
(2024-02-06). 27,000$ Reward announced for finding missing dog in Dubai. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA A reward of 100,000 UAE Dirhams is offered to anyone who can assist in finding Cuddles, a three-year-old missing cockatoo in Dubai. The miniature parrot disappeared in the Garhoud area on Saturday, after straying from a pet transportation company's vehicle during a trip to a health inspection facility near the Emirates Airlines headquarters. According to reports, the pet transportation team chased the pets, but Cuddles managed to escape from them.Cuddles' disappearance unfolded during what should have been a routine trip for the pup. Accompanied by a pet relocation company, the miniature puddle was en ro…
(2024-02-06). Houthis say they attacked US, UK ships in Red Sea. tass.com Both ships were hit "directly and accurately" by anti-ship missiles, Yahya Saria noted…
(2024-02-06). One year after the earthquake, Turkey struggles to rebuild. newarab.com 
Antakya, Turkey – "Impossible, how could I pay the mortgage with my monthly salary of 600 euros?" Mesut Zateroglu, 43, tells The New Arab, sitting in a tent that his employer, the Hatay municipality, permitted him to erect in the courtyard of one of its office buildings by a major highway leading to the centre of the city of Before
(2024-02-06). Bolivarian Revolution: Between Achievements, Challenges, and Sieges. orinocotribune.com By Mision Verdad — Feb 2, 2024 | On February 2, 1999, with the swearing-in of Commander Hugo Chávez Frías as president of Venezuela, the Bolivarian Revolution formally began one of the most important political and cultural processes that has occurred in Venezuela, the region, and recent world history. It constitutes, without a doubt, a hinge between the last century, with its "end of history," and this century that opened a passage between old and rejuvenated utopias. | In the past quarter of a century, there have been many achievements and success stories. Even greater are the challenges that arise for the…
(2024-02-06). Uganda Shows Progress in NTD Control. independent.co.ug 
Renews Commitment at World NTD Day Kampala, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA | Uganda is making significant progress in its fight against neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), a group of chronic conditions that affect millions of people in the developing world. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), NTDs are caused by a variety of pathogens, including viruses, …
(2024-02-06). US & Germany Continue to Spiral Under Pressure as Voters Protest Foreign Spending. sputnikglobe.com Nearly two-thirds of German voters want to toss out their current government, claims an article that was recently published in Naked Capitalism. Chancellor Olaf Scholz carries some of the lowest approval ratings for his position ever, mirroring US President Joe Biden's stance amid US voters.
(2024-02-06). Houthi missile attacks target US-UK naval forces in Red Sea and Gulf of Aden. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- The Pentagon confirmed today that the Houthis launched multiple attacks in the Red Sea, using Iranian-sourced missiles and drones, according to the US Defense Intelligence Agency. Speaking to Al Jazeera, an American official disclosed that the Houthis deployed anti-ship ballistic missiles, firing a total of six at shipping lines in the region. While American forces successfully intercepted and destroyed one Houthi missile, five others landed dangerously close to commercial ships, fortunately causing no damage.The attacks mark a concerning escalation in tensions, highlighting the ongoing threat posed by…
(2024-02-06). Prices of petrol and diesel to go up from Wednesday. sanews.gov.za Prices of petrol and diesel to go up from Wednesday | Mineral Resources and Energy Minister, Gwede Mantashe, has announced the adjustment of fuel prices for February 2024, which shows a hike in both petrol and diesel prices. | The price adjustments will come into effect from Wednesday, 7 February 2023. | Consumers will now pay 75c more for a litre of unleaded petrol of both grades (93 and 95), while the wholesale price of diesel will go up by between 70c and 73c. | The wholesale price of illuminating paraffin will be increased by 53c a litre and the maximum retail price for LP gas is going up by 37c per kg.
(2024-02-06). Honda Motor to recall over 750,000 vehicles in US – NHTSA. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-02-06). Cryptocurrencies are playing key roles in the development of CBDCs. expose-news.com As central bank digital currency ("CBDC") pilots proliferate, a myriad of elite-gilded and blockchain-powered digital payment networks are vying for their technologies and payment systems to be incorporated into the developing digital …
(2024-02-06). US federal appeals court rejects Trump's claim of absolute immunity. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- A federal appeals court has dismissed former President Donald J. Trump's argument of absolute immunity, clearing the way for him to stand trial on charges related to his alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election results, as
(2024-02-06). Ogwang defends Netball Normalization Committee on allowances. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Peter Ogwang, the State Minister for Sports, has come to the defense of the Netball Normalization Committee amidst allegations of failing to provide daily allowances to She Cranes players during the International Netball Series in Wales and England. Ogwang refuted media reports claiming that the Netball Normalization Committee did …
(2024-02-06). Abbot's border standoff fueled by a climate crisis he helped to create. mronline.org 
Record levels of forced migration are tied to an environmental collapse that Republicans worsened on behalf of the fossil fuel industry.
(2024-02-06). Gold prices in Riyadh today, Tuesday 6 February. albawaba.com ALBAWABA — Gold prices in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia today, Tuesday, February 6, opened at SAR 7605.74 per ounce, according to saudigoldprice.com.24-karat gold rates in Riyadh on Tuesday: The price per gram of 24-karat gold in Saudi stood at SAR 244.52 today, Tuesday.22-karat gold prices in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday: The price per gram of 22-karat gold in Saudi stood at SAR 224.14 early today, Tuesday. 21-karat gold rates in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday: The price per gram of 21-karat gold in KSA stood at SAR 213.96 at the start of the business day, today, Tuesday.18-karat gold prices…
(2024-02-06). Azmi Bishara: After Gaza, Palestinian cause at a crossroads. newarab.com 
Palestine is at a crossroads between the annihilation of the However, this solution will be unattainable unless there is unity between all P…
(2024-02-06). The Dangers of Complicity: The US Courts, Gaza and Genocide. globalresearch.ca
(2024-02-06). Thailand's investment applications up 43% in 2023, China tops FDI. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-02-06). 701 sedition, 5023 UAPA cases registered in 2018-22: Centre. muslimmirror.com New Delhi : As many as 701 cases of sedition and offences against the State were registered from 2018 to 2022 and 5,023 cases were lodged under the anti-terror law Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, Union Minister Nityanand Rai said in Lok Sabha on Tuesday. Rai, however, said the number of cases registered under the sedition …
(2024-02-06). CNN accused of censoring Palestinian voices in Gaza coverage. newarab.com 
(2024-02-06). Gunmen killed after attempting an attack on àáaƒülayan Palace of Justice, Turkey. albawaba.com
(2024-02-06). Toyota to invest in TSMC plant in Japan – Nikkei. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-02-06). What's the Fate of Social Security in a Brutally Unequal America? scheerpost.com 
(2024-02-06). Voting for Caligula. counterpunch.org The Roman Republic ended when the Roman people decided to vote for Caesar. Of course, he carefully claimed he was not Caesar, but simple Octavian, man of the people, who sought nothing but to benefit the people and protect or restore their republic. Once in power, however, Augustus Octavian Caesar who claimed only to be
(2024-02-06). Stellantis spearheading global wave of job cuts in the auto industry. wsws.org The world's third-largest automaker is cutting jobs in the US, Italy and France as the auto corporations seek to gain an edge in the highly competitive electric vehicle market.
(2024-02-06). Israel poised to expand war against Hezbollah in Lebanon. wsws.org An Israeli offensive in Lebanon and Syria, backed by the US, would likely extend the barbarity being inflicted on Gaza and dramatically inflame the situation throughout the region and internationally.
(2024-02-06). The case of Hans-Georg Maassen: A fascist at the summit of the German state. wsws.org Germany's main domestic intelligence agency, the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution, revealed last week that it is pursuing its former boss, Hans-Georg Maassen, as a "right-wing extremist suspect." The agency has been forced to admit that it was led by a right-wing extremist for eight years.
(2024-02-06). New Zealand protests continue as government backs Gaza genocide. wsws.org Thousands protested again last weekend, after the New Zealand government joined the US in cutting funding for the UNRWA relief agency, directly supporting Israel's blockade and starvation of the people of Gaza.
(2024-02-06). Once again, hundreds of thousands protest on the streets of Germany against the far right. wsws.org That millions of people have taken to the streets in Germany shows how hated the far right is and that they only see their anger articulated through ongoing demonstrations.
(2024-02-06). The 66th annual Grammy Awards: Notable protests against Israeli-US genocide in an ocean of self-satisfaction. wsws.org The event was largely a spectacle of self-congratulation and jockeying for position among wealthy celebrity performers. However, broader tendencies also made themselves felt.
(2024-02-06). Millions infected, thousands dead in winter surge of COVID-19 in the US. wsws.org COVID transmission across the US remains at an alarming level. Deaths from COVID and rates of Long COVID continue to plague the population.
(2024-02-06). State of emergency declared for Southern California as atmospheric river leads to flash floods, mudslides. wsws.org Over the course of only a few days, the region has seen half a year's worth of rain batter the area.
(2024-02-06). Amid extreme temperatures and drought, Chile suffers its deadliest wildfire on record. wsws.org A wildfire engulfed entire neighborhoods this weekend in Valparaíso and Viña del Mar in central Chile, leaving at least 122 dead and 190 missing.
(2024-02-06). Colombia extends ceasefire with ELN. colombiareports.com Colombia's government and ELN guerrillas announced the extension of a ceasefire that seeks to facilitate ongoing peace talks. The six-month ceasefire was announced minutes before the end of the initial…
(2024-02-06). Will Tom Holland reveal Spider-Man 4 tomorrow. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Rumors are flooding social media platforms as British actor Tom Holland confirmed that he has an important announcement to make on Feb. 7, 2024. Fans of the celebrity and actor took to social media platforms such as X (formerly Twitter) to spread rumors about the next role in the actor's career with two outcomes coming on top: Firstly, users speculate that the actor might reveal Spider-Man's most-anticipated next blockbuster movie. On the other hand, the possibility of Tom Holland playing one of Nickelodeon's fan-favorite characters, Danny Phantom surfaced after its creator Butch Hartman revealed, that…
(2024-02-06). Houthis fire missiles at two ships in the Red Sea, one sustains minor damage. firstpost.com The Houthis of Yemen, who support Iran, stated on Tuesday that they had launched missiles at two ships in the Red Sea, slightly damaging a cargo ship that was travelling off the coast of Hodeidah. | Since mid-November, the Houthis have started using drones and missiles in the Red Sea to attack commercial boats, claiming that their actions are an expression of sympathy with the Palestinians fighting Israel in the Gaza conflict. | According to a military spokesman for the group, it launched naval missiles at the Morning Tide and Star Nasia, recognising the ships as American and British, respectively, and flying the…
(2024-02-06). Yemen's Houthis Claim Missile Attacks on US, British Ships. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, Yemen's armed Houthi group claimed responsibility for launching attacks against U.S. and British vessels in the Red Sea. | RELATED: | "We carried out two military operations in the Red Sea, the first targeting an U.S. ship (Star Nasia) and the other targeting a British vessel (Morning Tide). Both ships were targeted with appropriate naval missiles, and the hits were accurate and direct," Houthi military spokesman Yahya Sare…
(2024-02-06). Éric Toussaint argues in favour of a law against vulture funds at the French National Assembly. cadtm.org
(2024-02-06). Peasant mobilisations in Europe. cadtm.org
(2024-02-06). WORLD BANK GROUP INSTITUTION AGREES TO SETTLE CASE ALLEGING IT ABETTED MURDER. cadtm.org
(2024-02-06). Is there a debt crisis in the South and what is recommended by the CADTM? cadtm.org Maxime Perriot: In an article published in December 2023 you claimed in the wake of a World Bank report that "developing countries" were trapped in a new debt crisis, yet the Financial Times and other sources point out that in the first two weeks of 2024 several so-called developing countries managed to easily refinance their debt. What is actually the situation?
| The three developing countries that managed to sell sovereign bonds all produce oil and gas
| Éric Toussaint: The three countries (…) | – |
(2024-02-06). Early conflicts between the UN and the World Bank/IMF tandem. cadtm.org In July 2024, the World Bank and the IMF will be 80 years old. 80 years of financial neo-colonialism and the imposition of austerity policies in the name of debt repayment. 80 years is enough! The Bretton Woods institutions must be abolished and replaced by democratic institutions serving an ecological, feminist and anti-racist bifurcation. To mark these 80 years, we are republishing a series of articles every Wednesday until July, looking in detail at the history and damage caused by these (…) | – | / |
(2024-02-06). SUNFED versus World Bank. cadtm.org In July 2024, the World Bank and the IMF will be 80 years old. 80 years of financial neo-colonialism and the imposition of austerity policies in the name of debt repayment. 80 years is enough! The Bretton Woods institutions must be abolished and replaced by democratic institutions serving an ecological, feminist and anti-racist bifurcation. To mark these 80 years, we are republishing a series of articles every Wednesday until July, looking in detail at the history and damage caused by these (…) | – | / |
(2024-02-06). Julian Assange and his possible extradition to the US: on the legal and procedural situation. cadtm.org
(2024-02-06). ADB violates its own safeguard policies in Nepal Hydropower Project. cadtm.org
(2024-02-06). When the West nails the Israeli coffin of the Palestinian people! cadtm.org
(2024-02-06). 4th CICPE scheduled from April 13-18, further boosting consumption recovery. ecns.cn The 4th China International Consumer Products Expo (CICPE) will take place in Haikou, capital of South China's Hainan Province, from April 13 to 18, the Xinhua News Agency reported on Monday.
(2024-02-06). Stable growth forecast for China's machinery makers this year. ecns.cn China's machinery sector is expected to report year-on-year revenue and profit growth of 5 percent each this year, while exports are likely to increase by around 2 percent, industry experts estimated on Monday.
(2024-02-06). Chinese tech firms thrive on innovation. ecns.cn Chinese consumer electronics companies are stepping up their innovative strategies, fueled by a deep commitment to research and development and a growing focus on creative business models.
(2024-02-06). Fresh chickens return to Macao market shelves. ecns.cn Fresh chickens from the mainland returned to Macao supermarkets on Feb 2, ensuring a plentiful supply for the upcoming Chinese New Year.
(2024-02-06). Holiday to spur recovery in tourism. ecns.cn The speedy recovery of China's tourism sector has injected momentum into the global travel industry, spurred on by various visa-free policies and increased airline capacity.
(2024-02-06). Hainan Air launches direct flights between Haikou, UAE. ecns.cn An increase in inbound visits to South China's Hainan province is underway, aligning with the province's efforts to launch and restore more international flight routes.
(2024-02-06). Xinjiang's RMB cross-border settlement soars 13.3% in 2023. ecns.cn The cross-border settlement of Chinese yuan, or RMB, of enterprises in Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region registered a new high to 52.8 billion yuan (about $7.23 billion) in 2023, a year-on-year growth of 13.3 percent, said Xu Ke, vice governor at Xinjiang branch of People's Bank of China during a press conference on Monday.
(2024-02-06). Authorities take steps to secure train ticket supply. ecns.cn From Jan 26 to Sunday, the national railway network handled more than 119 million passenger trips, according to China State Railway Group and the Ministry of Transport.
(2024-02-06). China's ODI reaches $148 billion. ecns.cn China's outward direct investment (ODI) reached $147.9 billion last year, edging up 0.9 percent year-on-year, among which non-financial ODI grew 11.4 percent to $130.1 billion, said a report by accounting firm EY China.
(2024-02-06). More measures coming to brighten biz climate. ecns.cn China will take a number of measures to improve its business environment and attract more foreign investment, in order to strengthen the drive for high-quality economic development, officials said on Monday.
(2024-02-06). Councilors vow to explain Article 23 to HK residents. ecns.cn Hong Kong district councilors attending a government briefing on Monday vowed to proactively explain to the community about the urgency of the legislation of Article 23 of the Basic Law, and garner their support and advice in the legislative process.
(2024-02-06). Court doubles down on owners for liability over dangerous dogs. ecns.cn China's top court reiterated that if dangerous animals — which are not allowed to be kept as pets — injure others, the owners or breeders should be held liable regardless of whether the victims are at fault.
(2024-02-06). Asia's manufacturing PMI rebounds to 50.4. ecns.cn The purchasing mangers' index (PMI) for Asia's manufacturing sector regained at 50.4 in January 2024, up 0.6 percent from the previous mouth, according to data released by China Federation of Logistics and Purchasing on Tuesday.
(2024-02-06). Free subway rides for passengers in ancient attire bring 'Hanfu' into daily life. ecns.cn The transportation department in Suzhou, East China's Jiangsu Province has announced that passengers dressed in ancient Chinese attire will be able to ride the subway citywide for free.
(2024-02-06). A-share market needs policy stimulus, experts say. ecns.cn Lack of investor confidence continues to affect the performance of the subdued A-share market, with industry experts calling for stronger policies to seize the right time window to inject more liquidity into the market and buoy overall sentiment.
(2024-02-06). Chinese banks issue 17.86b yuan in loans to first batch of 'white-listed' real estate developers: report. ecns.cn In order to meet the reasonable financing needs of Chinese real estate developers, a total of 17.86 billion yuan ($2.51 billion) in loans has been issued to 83 real estate-related projects included on the "white list".
(2024-02-06). Xi extends condolences over death of Namibia's Geingob. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday sent a message of condolences to Namibia's newly sworn-in President Nangolo Mbumba over the death of former Namibian President Hage Geingob.
(2024-02-06). Chinese researchers release AI governance index. ecns.cn Chinese researchers released an artificial intelligence (AI) governance index on Monday, which shows that the U.S. and China are leading in terms of overall quantity in AI development and China ranks in the first echelon, second only to the U.S. in terms of AI governance.
(2024-02-06). Nauru students begin study in China after diplomatic relations resume. ecns.cn After China and Nauru officially resumed diplomatic relations on January 24, 26 international students from Nauru arrived in Beijing on January 29 to participate in a one-month learning program focusing on China's national conditions and the Chinese language.
(2024-02-06). Ancient city site unearthed in Henan. ecns.cn Photo released on Feb. 5, 2024 shows the excavation site of the eastern section of an ancient city wall of the "Gan" from the Warring States Period (475-221B.C.) to the Han Dynasty (206B.C.- 220A.D.) in Puyang, Central China's Henan Province.
(2024-02-06). Lantern making thrives in Hebei ahead of Chinese New Year. ecns.cn The village of Tuntou has been famous for its lantern production, which accounts for 80 percent of lantern making in China.
(2024-02-06). Dazzling lanterns light up Yuyuan Garden in Shanghai. ecns.cn This year's show is inspired by Shanhaijing, or the Classic of Mountains and Seas, a major source of Chinese mythology that dates back more than 2,000 years.
(2024-02-06). Promotional campaign for China's ice and snow tourism launched in Dubai. ecns.cn A special campaign to promote China's booming ice and snow tourism resources has recently been launched in Dubai, the most populous city in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
(2024-02-06). Molly Show: Five most popular snacks during Chinese New year! ecns.cn Chinese people have always been hospitable, especially during important moments like the Spring Festival. They will prepare a variety of snacks to treat relatives and friends. Join Molly to explore what their must-haves are!"ÄÄ"ÄÄ"ÄÄ…
(2024-02-06). The Last Superpower? tomdispatch.com I was born on July 20, 1944, almost two years after Joe Biden arrived on this planet and almost a year before You Know Who, like me, landed in New York City. The United States was then nearing the end of the second global war of that century and things were about to look up. My dad had been the operations officer for the 1st Air Commandos fighting the Japanese in Burma and, by that July, the tide had distinctly turned. The era that Joe Biden, Donald Trump, and I would enter feet first and naked would quickly become an upbeat one for so many Americans — or at least so many white Americans in the midst of a w…
(2024-02-06). Al-Hilal ready to pay ‚Ǩ150m for Liverpool's Mohamed Salah. albawaba.com Saudi giants Al-Hilal are reportedly ready to pay ‚Ǩ150 million for Liverpool star Mohamed Salah this summer.The Egypt international was a top target for Al-Ittihad as well last summer, but their offer of over ‚Ǩ200m was rejected, as the player opted to remain in Europe.However, Sport claims the 31-year-old is now closer to making a move to the Saudi Pro League.It is believed that Jurgen Klopp's resignation as Liverpool boss at the end of the season has changed everything for the winger, who now prefers to leave.Al-Hilal are hoping to convince the Reds to part ways with Salah a…
(2024-02-06). Over 800 Western officials denounce their governments' pro-Israel policies. mronline.org 
More than 800 civil servants from the U.S., the UK, and the European Union released a statement on Friday criticizing their governments' support of Israel in its war in Gaza, warning that such policies could be contributing to war crimes and violations of international law.
(2024-02-06). Giant tortoises return to Madagascar. plenglish.com The first group of Aldabra giant tortoises (Aldabrachelys gigantea) was brought back from Seychelles in 2018 and has reproduced on its own since then. | Grant Joseph, a researcher at the Fitz Patrick Institute of African Ornithology, Department of Biological Sciences, University of Cape Town, said that the reintroduction of this tortoise will help restore the island's forests, grasslands and scrublands and could help prevent large forest fires. | The Aldabra giant tortoise is the second largest land tortoise species in the world, after the Galapagos giant tortoise (Chelonoidis nigra). | It can live 100 years and…
(2024-02-06). Paraguayan drug network that operates with cryptocurrencies denounced. plenglish.com Asunción, Feb 6 (Prensa Latina) An international organization of drug traffickers deactivated in 2022 by Paraguay's Operation A Ultranza Py, the largest in the country against this scourge, used cryptocurrencies in its transactions, the government reported.
(2024-02-06). Argentine deputies to analyze package of laws. plenglish.com Buenos Aires, Feb 6 (Prensa Latina) The Chamber of Deputies will begin the debate by chapters of the bill known as the Law of Bases and Starting Points for the Freedom of Argentines, approved on Friday in general.
(2024-02-06). Bolivia and China to sign financial agreement on zinc plant. plenglish.com La Paz, Feb 6 (Prensa Latina) The president of Bolivia, Luis Arce, confirmed that the Ministries of Mining and Development Planning will sign an agreement with the Government of China to finance the construction of a Zinc Plant in Oruro.
(2024-02-06). President of Mexico presents 20 reforms to the constitution. plenglish.com Mexico City, Feb 5 (Prensa Latina) The president of Mexico, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, presented at the National Palace 20 reforms to the Constitution that he sent to the Congress of the Republic.
(2024-02-06). It Is Not Just Germany. smoothiex12.blogspot.com
(2024-02-06). As Fentanyl Overdoses Soar, LA City Crews Toss State-Funded Narcan from Encampments. inthesetimes.com
(2024-02-06). What Happens If King Charles Can No Longer Perform His Duties? #MENAFN #Bitcoin #LatestNews #BreakingNews. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) King Charles III's cancer diagnosis will turn minds to the question of what happens if he becomes unable to fulfil his constitutional duties. Buckingham Palace has …
(2024-02-06). Changes Are Coming For Australia's Aged Care System. Here's What We Know So Far #MENAFN #Bitcoin #LatestNews #BreakingNews. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) Australia's subsidised aged care services now help around 1.5 million older people to receive care and support. Taxpayers contributed A$28 billion to the various …
(2024-02-06). The Royals Have Historically Been Tight-Lipped About Their Health But That Never Stopped The Gossip #MENAFN #Bitcoin #LatestNews #BreakingNews. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) King Charles III has been diagnosed with cancer. This is an unexpected announcement: it is unusual for the royal family to release details of medical conditions to the …
(2024-02-06). Finding A Reasonably Priced New Car Is Almost Impossible. And The Second Hand Market Is Not Much Better #MENAFN #Bitcoin #LatestNews #BreakingNews. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) Despite most businesses around the world returning to some form of normal after the pandemic, supply chain problems continue to disrupt the manufacturing and …
(2024-02-06). Newly Identified Prehistoric Pterosaur Will Help Us Understand Evolution Of Flying Reptiles #MENAFN #Bitcoin #LatestNews #BreakingNews. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) When dinosaurs roamed the land, the skies above their heads were filled with a variety of soaring reptiles, which swept through the air on slender, membranous wings . …
(2024-02-06). Indonesia's Presidential Election May Go To Run-Off, Despite What The Polls Say #MENAFN #Bitcoin #LatestNews #BreakingNews. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) In less than two weeks, Indonesia, the world's third-largest democracy, will simultaneously hold presidential and general elections. Held on Valentine's Day, it is being …
(2024-02-06). Death toll of India's firework factory blast climbs to 11; 80 others injured. geo.tv 
Indian broadcasters show videos and images of a tower of flames after explosion…
(2024-02-06). Gaza: Israel army behind inflammatory '72 Virgins' Telegram. newarab.com 
The An "[The probe] found that the…
(2024-02-06). Fireworks factory explosion kills 7 people in India. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Local Indian media reported that an explosion jolted a fireworks factory in Madhya Pradesh province, resulting in the killing of at least 7 people, and injured 75 so far. "We can confirm seven deaths so far. We have 65 injured admitted here, and have referred 10 others to a bigger hospital." an official at Harda district hospital in central Madhya Pradesh state told AFP, asking not to be named as they were not authorized to speak to the media."At least eight people had very serious injuries… we are here at the site and focused on rescue work and sending people to the hospitals, so we can't immediatel…
(2024-02-06). Eight dead, 80 injured in India firework factory explosion. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-02-06). US Forces Struck 2 Houthi Explosive Uncrewed Surface Vehicles in Yemen – CENTCOM. sputnikglobe.com WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – US forces on Monday struck "in self-defense" two Houthi explosive uncrewed surface vehicles (USV) in Yemen's territory controlled by the Houthis, the United States Central Command (CENTCOM) said.
(2024-02-06). Argentine president shifts embassy to Jerusalem, backs Israel. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Argentine President Javier Milley voiced his backing for Israel's stance against Hamas terrorism and its right to self-defense during his visit to Israel. While en route to Israel, Milley emphasized his country's support for what he claims Israel's efforts in countering Hamas terrorism. Additionally, Channel 12 Hebrew reported that President Milley announced the relocation of Argentina's embassy to Jerusalem, signaling a shift in the Argentine government's commitment to the two-state solution. This move is seen as contradictory to the aspirations of the Palestinian people for their own independent state…
(2024-02-06). More Musings on Britain's Failing Military and the FEckless U.S. bombing of Iranian Proxies. sonar21.com 
HMS Queen Elizabeth — dead in the water | I have several different issues I want to raise. I am posting my chat with Judge Napolitano today. I am told by a good friend and tough critic that it was one of my better efforts. I'll let you judge. | Let's start with the military disaster that is the United Kingdom. Britannia is no longer capable of ruling the waves in a wading pool. For example, one of Britain's two aircraft carriers —
(2024-02-06). Govt to import 10 million vaccines to control cattle disease. independent.co.ug 
Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Government is set to import 10 million doses of vaccines to enable scaling up of ring vaccination as the fight to eradicate Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) in Ugandan cattle enters a new phase. Cabinet chaired by President Yoweri Museveni on Monday also proposed that once ring vaccination is …
(2024-02-06). Pathologist Arne Burkhardt Revealing the Grave Dangers of MRNA Vaccines. globalresearch.ca
(2024-02-06). Pakistan elections 2024: How the military has bowled a bouncer to Imran Khan. firstpost.com 
The Pakistan elections are just two days away — it is scheduled for 8 February — but for all it seems the results are already in. And it doesn't bode well for former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his party, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). | Once considered the blue-eyed boy of the Establishment, namely the Pakistan army, the 71-year-old has fallen from grace drastically, earning its full wrath, which has led to him and his party becoming irrelevant before the national polls. | Analysts observe that the tactics being used are no different than those tried and tested in the past. In the run-up to th…
(2024-02-06). Bilawal Bhutto says he won't become foreign minister if Nawaz Sharif comes back to power in Pak. firstpost.com With just a few days to go for the crucial elections in Pakistan, former Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto has said that he will not hold the diplomatic post if ex-prime minister Nawaz Sharif comes back to power. | The chief of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), in an interview with Independent Urdu, said that he would not join hands with Pakistan Muslim League-Nawas (PML-N) should it come back to power in the February 8 elections. | "I will not become foreign minister if Nawaz comes to power again, I can't participate in the same old politics. If he breaks away from that and creates an environment that benefits dem…
(2024-02-06). India helps Zambia fight cholera outbreak, sends humanitarian aid to African nation. firstpost.com India on Tuesday sent humanitarian aid to Zambia which is currently reeling under a cholera outbreak. | The aid, weighing approximately 3.5 tonnes, was sent via a commercial cargo aircraft and contains medicines, chlorine tablets, water purification supplies and ORS sachets. | Apart from India, the European Union has decided to provide humanitarian assistance worth €1 million to support the country as it fights cholera. | The EU funding is expected to support UNICEF and the World Health Organisation (WHO) in their efforts to mitigate health, water, hygiene and sanitation crises in the region.
(2024-02-06). Pakistan elections 2024: Imran Khan's PTI-backed candidate indicted in terrorism case ahead of polls. firstpost.com With just days to go for the general elections, former prime minister Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) has stumbled upon another hurdle, this time involving one of its women candidates running up against Nawaz Sharif. | The PTI-backed candidate, Yasmin Rashid, was indicted in a terrorism case on Tuesday. The move comes amid an intensified crackdown that authorities have launched against Khan's party in the recent past. | The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) candidates are contesting the February 8 polls independently after the Supreme Court upheld the decision of the Election Commission of Pakistan to d…
(2024-02-06). Blinken visits West Asia for 5th time in push for hostage deal, postwar plan for Gaza. firstpost.com US Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited on his fifth visit to West Asia since the conflict in Gaza erupted, and met with Saudi Arabia's crown prince to advance discussions on a potential cease-fire and postwar planning while also working to ease regional tensions. | However, Blinken faces significant challenges on all fronts: Hamas and Israel remain at odds over crucial aspects of a potential truce, Israel has rejected US calls for a pathway to a Palestinian state, and Iran-backed groups in the region show little signs of being deterred by US actions. | In Gaza, meanwhile, Hamas has begun to reemerge in some…
(2024-02-06). Chinese state investment fund to expand share holdings to aid sagging markets. firstpost.com A Chinese state investment fund has pledged to increase its purchases of stock index funds to bolster markets, which have been under strain due to a property crisis and a slowing economy. | Shares logged moderate gains on Tuesday after the announcement by Central Huijin Investment, a Chinese sovereign fund that owns China's state-run banks and other big government-controlled enterprises. | The fund has intensified its buying of shares in large state-owned banks and other companies to counteract the heavy selling pressure in Chinese markets. On Monday, both the Shanghai and Shenzhen benchmarks experienced fluctuat…
(2024-02-06). Historic markets shift: Wall Street snubs China for India as Beijing flounders. firstpost.com In a historic transition witnessed in global markets, investors withdraw billions of dollars from China's slowing economy, marking a remarkable shift from two decades ago when China was viewed as the world's foremost growth opportunity. | A substantial portion of these funds is now being directed towards India, with major Wall Street players such as Goldman Sachs Group Inc. and Morgan Stanley championing the South Asian nation as the premier investment destination for the coming decade. | The growing momentum is sparking a surge of interest akin to a gold rush. Marshall Wace, a $62 billion hedge fund, has designa…
(2024-02-06). Indian-origin lawyer Sivaraman appointed as Australia's new Commissioner of Rights group. firstpost.com Indian-origin lawyer Giridharan Sivaraman has been named the new Race Discrimination Commissioner of the Australian Human Rights Commission. Sivaraman will lead efforts to address racial discrimination and foster inclusivity, understanding and harmony across Australian society. | Taking to X, Sivaraman posted: "I'm honoured to be appointed Commonwealth Race Discrimination Commissioner. And excited, and slightly terrified!" | @AusHumanRights! — Giri Sivaraman (@GiriDSivaraman)
(2024-02-06). 32,000 employees already laid off in 2024, tech companies to terminate more, warn experts. firstpost.com The tech sector has kicked off 2024 with another round of job reductions, further scaling back following widespread layoffs in the preceding year. According to Layoffs.fyi, a startup monitoring industry job cuts since the onset of the pandemic, approximately 32,000 tech professionals have been displaced so far this year. | Founder of Layoffs.fyi, Roger Lee, explained that tech firms are still adjusting their workforce sizes in response to over-hiring during the pandemic surge, exacerbated by prolonged economic challenges and a downturn in the tech sector. Lee identified two primary waves of job cuts: the initial…
(2024-02-06). Huawei snatches top spot from Apple in the world's largest smartphone market. firstpost.com Huawei Technologies has surged back to the top spot in China's smartphone market during the first fortnight of the new year, as per a recent report by research firm Counterpoint. This resurgence intensifies the competition for 2023's market leader, Apple, and other major mainland competitors in the world's largest handset market. | This milestone marks Huawei's return to the pinnacle of smartphone sales in China since being subjected to sanctions by Washington in May 2019. | The sanctions had severely impacted Huawei's handset business, but the company's recent rebound has been attributed to strategic releases li…
(2024-02-06). India tops Snapchat's Digital Well-Being Index, 60% of parents check if their kids are safe online. firstpost.com In an era where online safety is paramount, especially for young users, Snap Inc. has released its second edition of the Digital Well-Being Index (DWBI), shedding light on the psychological well-being of Gen Z online. The report, which surveyed 9,100 respondents across Australia, the UK, the US, France, Germany, and India, underscores India's leading position for the second consecutive year. | The report also suggests that at least 60 per cent of Indian parents are well aware of online safety issues and routinely check in on their children and their online activities. | According to the DWBI findings, India secur…
(2024-02-06). Snapchat's parent company Snap to lay off over 520 or 10% of employees to 'reduce hierarchy'. firstpost.com Snap, the company behind Snapchat, has announced a workforce reduction of 10 per cent, affecting approximately 520 employees, according to a statement released on Monday. The decision, outlined in a filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), is part of Snap's strategy to support future growth. | The SEC filing explained the necessity of restructuring the team to align with the company's highest priorities and ensure the capacity for incremental investments in support of long-term growth. The move is anticipated to incur pre-tax charges ranging from $55 million to $75 million, primarily covering…
(2024-02-06). Colombia and ELN rebels extend ceasefire by six months. firstpost.com According to a joint statement from the government and the insurgent National Liberation Army (ELN), they have decided to prolong their bilateral truce by an additional six months. | Last Monday, a six-month cease-fire that had been initially extended by five days came to an end. | At their conference in Havana, negotiators from both sides agreed that the 180-day Bilateral, National, and Temporary Ceasefire (BNTFC) would be in effect. | El Niño declared in a statement that it has chosen to "unilaterally and temporarily suspend economic detentions, a commitment that will be followed up by the Monitoring and Verifi…
(2024-02-06). Chinese vessel in Maldives solely for promoting peaceful objectives, scientific research, says Beijing. firstpost.com The Chinese foreign ministry on Tuesday assured that the research conducted by a Chinese vessel docking at a Maldives port is solely aimed at promoting peaceful objectives and advancing scientific knowledge, according to a Reuters report. | In a statement issued in January, Maldivian foreign ministry had said that the arrival of the research vessel, Xiang Yang Hong 3, in the island nation is primarily for personnel rotation and replenishment. | The expected arrival of a Chinese research ship in the Maldives this week has escalated tensions between Beijing, Delhi and Male. | The presence of the vessel is likely to…
(2024-02-06). Mary Kostakidis: Assange's Very Life Is at Stake. consortiumnews.com
(2024-02-06). The Heat: Black History Month. america.cgtn.com 
Historian and author Carter G. Woodson founded Black History Month in 1926 to celebrate the achievements of African Americans. It was also meant to educate Americans about the suffering of slaves to highlight the fight for civil liberties and the successful contributions of Black people as part of the fabric of American history. | Nearly 100 years later, troubling questions remain about racial inequality, police brutality and what critics call the "whitewashing of the Black narrative" in the United States. | Joining the discussion: |
(2024-02-06). New York Times' Friedman Hits New Low With Animalization of Arabs and Iranians. scheerpost.com 
(2024-02-06). Denuncian asesinato de líder social colombiano en Putumayo. telesurtv.net Asimismo Indepaz acotó que este líder fue asesinado el 2 de febrero en su vivienda.
(2024-02-06). Tragedia en Chile. radiohc.cu El pueblo chileno está viviendo en estos días la peor catástrofe sufrida desde el terremoto de febrero de 2010, debido a una serie de incendios forestales en zonas de la región de Valparaíso que aumentaron súbitamente su potencia y arrasaron zonas densamente pobladas en cuatro comunas.
(2024-02-06). Bolsonaro no deja de estar en el centro de la polémica. radiohc.cu Aunque en diciembre de 2022 concluyó su mandato presidencial, Jair Bolsonaro no ha dejado de estar en el centro de la polémica en Brasil, lo que también caracterizó su permanencia en el Palacio del Planalto.
(2024-02-06). Cuba promueve en Italia negocios durante Feria de Turismo de Milán. radiohc.cu La Habana, 6 de feb (RHC) La delegación cubana que participa en la edición 44 de la Bolsa de Turismo (BIT) que se desarrolla en la norteña ciudad de Milán, presentó oportunidades de negocios a empresarios italianos del sector…
(2024-02-06). Rusia tilda de amenaza a la paz ataques de EE.UU. a Siria e Irak. telesurtv.net El diplomático ruso afirmó que estas acciones van contra el derecho universal y la autoridad de la ONU.
(2024-02-06). Instalan diálogo para elecciones presidenciales en Venezuela. telesurtv.net El presidente de la AN, Jorge Rodríguez, reiteró que las elecciones presidenciales se llevarán a cabo este año, una vez que sean convocadas por el CNE.
(2024-02-06). Presidente venezolano destaca éxito de consulta pública convocada por la Asamblea Nacional. telesurtv.net El jefe de Estado afirmó que la jornada de diálogo nacional arrancó con buen pie al contar con la participación de la mayoría de precandidatos presidenciales.
(2024-02-06). Panamá derrota a Puerto Rico en Serie del Caribe. telesurtv.net Los Tiburones de la Guaira, representantes de Venezuela, realizaron rally en el séptimo inning, anotando seis carreras, lo que les permitió derrotar a los Naranjeros de Hermosillo…
(2024-02-06). Diez frases de Rubén Darío que describen su visión de la vida. telesurtv.net Gracias a su obra, Rubén Darío se consagró como representante del modernismo literario en lengua castellana.
(2024-02-06). Anuncia TSE conteo manual de votos para la Asamblea en El Salvador. radiohc.cu San Salvador, 5 feb (RHC) El Tribunal Supremo Electoral de El Salvador anunció este lunes que procederá al conteo manual de todas las boletas para determinar que candidatos ganaron un asiento en la Asamblea Legislativa.
(2024-02-06). TSE de El Salvador anuncia que recurrirá al conteo manual. telesurtv.net La jornada electoral se caracterizó por la baja participación ciudadana, así como denuncias de irregularidades y de ventajismo a favor del partido de Gobierno.
(2024-02-06). Continúan incendios forestales en Argentina. telesurtv.net La intendencia del Parque Nacional Nahuel Huapi comunicó que debido al incendio fueron cerradas todas las sendas que conectan con Pampa Linda, Bahía López y el Cerrito Llao Llao.
(2024-02-06). Incendios en Valparaíso, Chile, dejan 123 fallecidos. telesurtv.net La Secretaría de Justicia anunció que se ha aumentado la dotación del SML con el fin de acelerar las tareas en la región de Valparaíso.
(2024-02-06). Nicaragua envía mensaje solidario al Gobierno y pueblo de Chile. telesurtv.net La misiva expresa condolencias a las familias y comunidades que perdieron a los seres queridos, y que también han sufrido pérdidas de orden material.
(2024-02-06). Consideran que fiscal Barbosa carece de competencia en el caso Petro. telesurtv.net La ministra de Trabajo de Colombia, Gloria Inés Ramírez explica por qué el presidente Gustavo Petro responsabilizó al fiscal general de una ruptura constitucional.
(2024-02-06). Gobierno colombiano y ELN prolongan un día negociaciones de paz. telesurtv.net En un comunicado, el ELN señaló que se están tomando medidas "con el fin de acordar una prórroga otros seis meses".
(2024-02-06). Diagnostican con cáncer al rey británico Carlos III. telesurtv.net El Palacio de Buckingham detalló que el monarca decidió hacer pública su condición para evitar especulaciones.
(2024-02-06). Gobierno de Chile confirma fallecimiento del expresidente Sebastián Piñera tras accidente aéreo. telesurtv.net El presidente Gabriel Boric instruyó que se realice un funeral de Estado y que se declare duelo nacional.
(2024-02-06). Rebeldes hutíes de Yemen atacan dos barcos en el mar Rojo. telesurtv.net El portavoz de las fuerzas hutíes, Yahia Saree, publicó en su cuenta de X que el movimiento Ansarolá llevó a cabo "dos operaciones militares en el mar Rojo".
(2024-02-06). Parlamento de Senegal fija elecciones presidenciales para diciembre. telesurtv.net A raíz del aplazamiento indefinido de las elecciones presidenciales, que generaron grandes protestas en el país africano, el parlamento fijó el 15 de diciembre para realizarlas.
(2024-02-06). Subsecretario de temas antinarcóticos de EE.UU. visitará Ecuador. telesurtv.net Según Washington, la visita busca mostrar su "compromiso inquebrantable" en la lucha contra el narcotráfico.
(2024-02-06). Muere una persona por intensas lluvias en California, EE.UU. telesurtv.net "Los niveles de nieve parecen comenzar alrededor de 4.000 a 5.000 pies en el norte de California", puntualizó además.
(2024-02-06). Piden a EE.UU. poner fin a las sanciones contra Venezuela. telesurtv.net "Se puede construir una relación entre Estados Unidos y Venezuela donde no tenga cabida este tipo de agresiones", señalan.
(2024-02-06). Gobierno de Colombia y ELN concluyen sexto ciclo de diálogos. telesurtv.net Gobierno de Colombia y Ejército de Liberación Nacional (ELN) concluyeron el sexto ciclo de diálogos con una prórroga del cese al fuego y acuerdan crear fondo multidonante para el proceso de paz.
(2024-02-06). Presidente de México presenta paquete de reformas a la Constitución. telesurtv.net Las propuestas abarcan varios rubros, como pensiones, salarios, programas sociales, derechos laborales y política energética, entre otros.
(2024-02-06). Debaten desde el Parlamento temas vitales para Cuba. radiohc.cu La Habana, 6 de feb (RHC) Las acciones para el enfrenamiento al bloqueo de Estados Unidos desde el sistema legislativo y el proceso para corregir distorsiones y reimpulsar la economía este año fueron temas debatidos en reunión de la máxima dirección de la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular…
(2024-02-06). Aumenta la tensión entre Rusia y Ecuador por el caso de las armas. telesurtv.net El Gobierno ruso inició negociaciones con exportadores de la India para suplir las importaciones de la fruta desde Ecuador.
(2024-02-06). Cineasta cubano Manuel Herrera en proyecto sobre Carlos M. de Céspedes. radiohc.cu La Habana, 6 de feb (RHC) El cineasta cubano Manuel Herrera, de vasta y reconocida carrera en el séptimo arte latinoamericano, a sus 84 años está inmerso en la escritura de un guion sobre la vida del patriota Carlos Manuel de Céspedes.
(2024-02-06). Informe israelí reconoce pésimas condiciones para presos palestinos. radiohc.cu La Habana, 6 de feb (RHC) Miles de presos palestinos en cárceles israelíes duermen en el suelo, sufren malas condiciones sanitarias e higiénicas, están hacinados en pequeñas celdas y conviven con ratas, alertó hoy la oficina del defensor público de ese país.
(2024-02-06). Cuba y España realizan provechoso intercambio sobre comunicaciones. radiohc.cu La Habana, 6 de feb (RHC) Cuba y España completaron un provechoso intercambio en materia de comunicaciones, en el cual se trataron cuestiones de interés de cooperación e inversiones.
(2024-02-06). Minuto a minuto del asedio israelí contra la Franja de Gaza. telesurtv.net Son más de 120 días de ataques constantes de las fuerzas de Israel contra el pueblo palestino en Gaza y Cisjordania.
(2024-02-06). Agricultores extienden protestas a España, Países Bajos y Bulgaria. telesurtv.net En Bulgaria, piden suspender la importación de granos ucranianos, invertir más fondos en el sector agrícola nacional e incluso demandan la dimisión del ministro de Agricultura del país, Kiril Vatev.
(2024-02-06). Protestas antigubernamentales en Haití dejan un fallecido. telesurtv.net En la capital, se produjeron barricadas incendiadas en algunas calles y se oyeron disparos en varias partes del área metropolitana.
(2024-02-06). Ofensiva israelí en Gaza deja 4.895 estudiantes asesinados. telesurtv.net Un total de 239 profesores y administradores han fallecido en la Franja de Gaza y 836 fueron lastimados.
(2024-02-06). Cuba y Honduras conversan en Tegucigalpa sobre temas migratorios. telesurtv.net La delegación de Honduras estará encabezada por el director del Instituto Nacional de Migración, Allan Alvarenga.
(2024-02-06). Venezuela y Argentina empatan, Paraguay gana a Brasil en preolímpico. telesurtv.net En un partidazo, lleno de polémicas, tres tarjetas rojas, penal, autogol; Venezuela y Argentina empataron a dos.
(2024-02-06). Gobierno de Colombia y ELN acuerdan prorrogar el cese al fuego. telesurtv.net A las 10: 00 hora local (16: 00 GMT) de este martes está previsto el acto de clausura del sexto ciclo de diálogos de paz entre el Gobierno colombiano y el ELN.
(2024-02-06). Asciende a 122 la cifra de muertos por incendios en Chile. telesurtv.net Durante esta misma jornada se comenzará la entrega de cuerpos a los familiares.
(2024-02-06). Declaran emergencia por dengue en Río de Janeiro, Brasil. telesurtv.net La medida se produce a pocos días del Carnaval de Río, considerada la festividad más grande del gigante suramericano.
(2024-02-06). Intento de ataque terrorista en Estambul deja dos agresores muertos. telesurtv.net El ministro Ali Yerlikaya ha atribuido la responsabilidad del ataque al Partido/Frente de Liberación Popular Revolucionario.
(2024-02-06). Diputados bolivianos aprueban ley de elecciones judiciales. telesurtv.net La propuesta de normativa privilegia a la meritocracia para la preselección de los candidatos judiciales.
(2024-02-06). Estados Unidos anuncia otro ataque contra Yemen. telesurtv.net Durante este domingo las fuerzas norteñas atacaron varias zonas controladas por hutíes en Yemen.
(2024-02-06). China condena ataque de EE.UU. contra Siria e Irak. telesurtv.net "Siria e Irak son países soberanos", declaró el portavoz del Ministerio chino de Relaciones Exteriores, Wang Wenbin.
(2024-02-06). 24th Annual, CA Rosa Parks Day – celebrating her birth and lifelong legacy of service. indybay.org Auntie Rosie, born as World World I just getting started, in Tuskegee, Alabama. Her profound life legacy continues to help shape the world. | As Patron Saint of the Women's Political Council of Montgomery, Alabama their long planned boycott changed global intermodal transportation systems, we call Transit Equity today.
(2024-02-06). Learning for life. indybay.org The winners of the digital revolution include hairdressers, plumbers, care and service workers and professions that have something to do with creativity and responsibility (1). It's starting to work in my head. If that is the case, then it is fair to ask whether we still need compulsory education. Why should we all be forced to go to school and learn things that we don't need in our lives?>
(2024-02-06). American Jewish Committee Recognized Dangers of Zionism. indybay.org Mainstream Jewish organizations knew endless violence and oppression would result from imposing a Jewish state in Palestine against the stated wishes of its non-Jewish inhabitants.
(2024-02-06). Friday 2/9: Virtual Action Hour — Ceasefire Now. indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…
(2024-02-06). Sunday 2/11: Sacramento: Families for Ceasefire Rally. indybay.org McKinley Park | 601 Alhambra Blvd. | Sacramento, CA…
(2024-02-06). Thursday 2/8: Virtual Teach-In about Palestine. indybay.org
(2024-02-06). Tuesday 2/13: Virtual Anti-War Organizer Training. indybay.org For those interested in organizing for peace with CODEPINK via Zoom…
(2024-02-06). Monday 2/12: Virtual Community Hour: The Missing Peace. indybay.org
(2024-02-06). Wednesday 2/14: Virtual Meeting: Local Peace Economy. indybay.org
(2024-02-06). Monday 2/19: Webinar: Dissenters: Students Say No to the Military-Industrial Complex. indybay.org
(2024-02-06). Sunday 2/18: Virtual Q&A Discussion of 4 Short Films about Oppression and Violence in the West Bank. indybay.org
(2024-02-06). Wednesday 2/7: USCPR Phone Zap for Palestine. indybay.org
(2024-02-06). Tuesday 2/6: Community Teach-In on People's Park. indybay.org Art House Gallery 2905 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley…
(2024-02-06). Saturday 2/24: Exposing the Lies of Israel's War Machine. indybay.org Niebyl-Proctor Marxist Library, 6501 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA 94609 | Also online, see website for zoom details…
(2024-02-06). Tuesday 2/6: Webinar: The U.S. Military Industrial Complex and the Assault on Gaza. indybay.org
(2024-02-06). Wednesday 2/7: Virtual Mass Meeting: Showing Up for Racial Justice. indybay.org
(2024-02-06). Tuesday 2/6: Let's Talk About Palestine Lecture Series. indybay.org 315 Wheeler Hall | Berkeley, CA | OR | YouTube…
(2024-02-06). LAVC Full-Time Faculty Running Off Students — Preventing Graduation. indybay.org For nearly two decades Eric Swelstad, Department Chair of Los Angeles Valley College has used his position to run off students, sabotage their education and prevent graduation — all with the former Campus Omsbudsman Annie G Reed's collusion.
(2024-02-06). Sunday 2/11: benefit concert for palestine. indybay.org The Starry Plough | 101 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley, CA 94705…
(2024-02-06). Sunday 2/11: Valentine's Rise Up Singing Potluck. indybay.org Whiskey Hill Farms | 371 Calabasas Road, Watsonville, CA 95076…
(2024-02-06). Friday 2/9: For the Liberation of Black People and Ôªøthe Emancipation of All Humanity. indybay.org Revolution Books, 2444 Durant Ave. Berkeley CA 94704…
(2024-02-06). Podcast: Four Months Of Genocide. caitlinjohnstone.com.au That's right, we've got a podcast out. Caitlin and Tim discuss the harrowing experience of following Israel's mass atrocities in Gaza for four months, then answer some questions from readers and trolls. Listen here: Questions we address here include: All podcasts will be shared here on the platform you're currently reading this on. You can …
(2024-02-05). Israel's War On Gaza Updates: Officials Report 'Massacre' In Deir El-Balah Death Toll Rises To 27,478 #MENAFN #Bitcoin #LatestNews #BreakingNews. menafn.com (MENAFN – Nam News Network) | GAZA, Feb 6 (NNN-XINHUA) The death toll of Palestinians killed from Israeli strikes on the Gaza Strip has risen to 27,478, the Palestinian Health Ministry said, …
(2024-02-05). Horoscope Today, February 6, 2024. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA As we journey through the celestial tapestry of the universe, the alignment of the stars and planets plays a profound role in influencing our daily lives. Today, on February 6, 2024, the cosmos unfolds its secrets, offering unique insights into the energies that surround us. Let's delve into the realms of the zodiac and explore what the celestial bodies have in store for each astrological sign. Horoscope Today, February 6, 2024: Exploring Your Destiny: Aries Today(March 21 – April 19): Today, Aries, the cosmic energies encourage you to channel your dynamic and…
(2024-02-05). Uttarakhand Assembly session to begin today; UCC bill to be tabled on Feb 6. muslimmirror.com Dehradun : The Uttarakhand Assembly session will begin on Monday in Vidhan Bhavan, Dehradun, at 11 am. In this special session of the Assembly, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami's government will table the Uniform Civil Code Bill tomorrow, February 6. Meanwhile, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has said that the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) …
(2024-02-05). CNN's CEO Is Making Staff Churn Out Israel Propaganda. caitlinjohnstone.com.au If you've ever wondered why it looks like the western press function in pretty much the same way as the state propaganda services in the autocracies the west proudly sets itself apart from, this is why.