(2024-05-09). How Israeli University Presidents Are Proving The Case For Boycott. popularresistance.org On April 26, 2024, the presidents of Israel's nine research universities — Ben-Gurion, Weizmann Insitute of Science, Hebrew University, the Open University, Ariel, Tel-Aviv, Haifa, and Technion-Israel Institute of Technology — issued a collective statement in response to the Palestinian solidarity student encampments that were spreading across university campuses throughout the United States and beyond. The statement was a remarkable condemnation of student protestors in the U.S. as engaging in "severe violence, antisemitism [and] anti-Israel sentiment," characterizing these students as "incited and h…
(2024-05-09). The People's Art Institute Denounces Police Attack On Student Encampment. popularresistance.org The People's Art Institute, constituted by SAIC students, announced our encampment situated in the AIC's North Garden, on Saturday morning, May 4, at 11: 30 A.M. The goals of the encampment were clear: to stand in solidarity with the Palestinian people and to demand SAIC and AIC divest from entities profiting off of the occupation and genocide in Palestine. | Students began setting up and by 12: 05 P.M., CPD was onsite and an arrest warning was issued. CPD started kettling protestors on the sidewalk at the corner of Monroe and Michigan and removed them from the North side of the garden with extreme force.
(2024-05-09). It's A Statement About Who The University Belongs To. popularresistance.org Students and faculty on campuses across the country are facing repression and violent attacks from police and racist mobs for establishing "Popular University for Gaza" encampments that have become some of the latest sites and frontlines in the U.S. and international resistance to the genocide in Gaza. More than 2,000 students and others have reportedly been arrested since the encampments began. | The students who are organizing the encampments‚Äâ—‚Äâoften with faculty support and assistance from justice groups‚Äâ—‚Ä&ac…
(2024-05-09). Pakistani Farmers Launch A Nationwide Movement. popularresistance.org Thousands of farmers in Pakistan have launched a nationwide movement demanding increased government procurement of wheat. The campaign will kick off with national mobilizations on Friday, May 10, Khalid Khokhar, the leader of Pakistan Kissan Ittehad (Pakistan Farmer Movement or PKI), a united body of most of the farmers' unions in the country, said in a press conference on Sunday. | The mobilizations are set to kick off in Multan, Punjab and would be a continuation of the last month's agitation in several parts of the country. Khokhar claimed that an even greater number of farmers' organizations and groups would…
(2024-05-09). Dutch Police Smash Pro-Palestine Protest Camp. popularresistance.org Riot police bulldozed barricades and temporarily detained 125 people to break up a pro-Palestine student protest at the University of Amsterdam in the early hours of 7 May, Reuters reported. | Four of the protesters are still being held on charges of public violence and insulting an officer, while the remainder have been released. | Organizers said they were "taking back this campus" in solidarity with Palestine and "in the spirit" of student protests that began in the US in response to Israel's genocide in Gaza. | Along with pro-Palestine demonstrators at universities in the US and Europe, the Dutch students are…
(2024-05-09). The Student Intifada Rises At Montréal Universities. popularresistance.org Students from all four Montréal universities came together over the last week to express their solidarity with the Palestinian people and pressure their institutions to cut ties with Israel. Following the lead of the camps protests in the United States, they set up an encampment on the grounds of McGill University on April 27, calling for a ceasefire and demanding that Montréal's halls of higher learning disclose their investments in companies complicit with the genocide in Palestine and divest from those companies, in addition to cutting ties with Israeli academic institutions. | In the specific case of McGill U…
(2024-05-09). A Parent's Revolt. popularresistance.org A few years after graduating from USC, I proudly worked on campus in the office of university advancement, external relations and the USC Viterbi School of Engineering. In the first of those jobs, I helped plan large university events such as Homecoming and the main commencement ceremony, among others. | For many years, on commencement morning, I was assigned to the president's office managing the robing of the platform party, which included famous speakers, honorary doctorate recipients and trustees. I planned the beautiful honorary doctorate dinner in Hoose Library, the most lavish and expensive dinner we hoste…
(2024-05-09). The State Department Report On Human Rights. popularresistance.org There's plenty of media coverage on what he came for, and the messages he wanted to deliver but the main thrust of his first day was the wave of media reports on what he felt about China's human rights record. | In a 1283-word preface, signed by Blinken there are 49 words related to China but these 49 words achieved all the media attention. They were: | The Report documents ongoing grave human rights abuses in the People's Republic of China (PRC). For example, in Xinjiang, the PRC continues to carry out genocide, crimes against humanity, forced labour, and other human rights violations against predominantly Musli…
(2024-05-09). US Politicians Threaten To Invade International Criminal Court. popularresistance.org US government officials have threatened the International Criminal Court (ICC) at the Hague, telling its Prosecutor Karim Khan that if he issues arrest warrants against Israeli officials over their war crimes in Gaza, the US government could impose sanctions on him, other ICC personnel, and their family members. | US senators even threatened to invade the Hague if it tries to prosecute Israeli officials. | This April, Israel's extreme-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, a prominent member of the state security cabinet, called for "total annihilation" of Gaza.
(2024-05-09). Whistleblower David McBride To Be Sentenced. popularresistance.org A sentencing hearing has concluded in the case of Australian whistleblower David McBride who was forced to plead guilty to leaking classified documents to the media after he was essentially denied a defense at his trial in November. The documents ultimately revealed evidence of war crimes committed by the Australian Defence Force. | Justice David Mossop will pronounce the sentence next Tuesday. The government has demanded more than two years in prison, while the judge could impose as little as house arrest, monitoring , and counseling outside prison for up to four years. | McBride, a former military lawyer, was c…
(2024-05-09). Empire Managers Explain Why This New Protest Movement Scares Them. caitlinjohnstone.com.au
(2024-05-09). Hamas says it will not compromise further with Israel to win Gaza ceasefire. scmp.com Talks are still under way in Egypt as negotiators seek a pause in Israel's seven-month-old offensive.
(2024-05-09). Pro-Palestinian Campus Protests Spread To UK Universities. latintimes.com The grass outside SOAS University of London has been dotted with a handful of tents since the start of this week, with Palestinian flags and slogans calling for a ceasefire in Gaza.
(2024-05-09). CovertAction Bulletin: As Rafah Invasion Looms, Students and Workers Boost Solidarity & Resistance. covertactionmagazine.com Hamas on Monday accepted a ceasefire deal that Israel has effectively rejected, instead moving forward with their invasion plans for Rafah, taking control of the Palestinian side of the Rafah gate that separates Palestine from Egypt, and making incursions into Rafah with tanks and shelling from the air. Over 100,000 Palestinians have been told to evacuate from Rafah, but are left with very few places to go…
(2024-05-09). Will a Gaza ceasefire be as successful as the two-state solution? dissidentvoice.org Who proposed a two-state solution? Not the Palestinians. Not Israel. It was conceived in the young United Nations, and proclaimed there in November, 1947. But it was never successfully implemented, despite on-and-off negotiations continuing for the better part of a century. The Zionist leadership briefly promoted it prior to the 1947 UN vote, but only …
(2024-05-09). Friday 5/10: Ceasefire Peace Vigil Banner Drop. indybay.org RIchmond, CA. San Luis Ave & Sacramento Ave, 94804…
(2024-05-09). Sudanese leader says no talks, ceasefire until paramilitary forces defeated. independent.co.ug 
PORT SUDAN | Xinhua | Chairman of Sudan's Transitional Sovereign Council Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan on Wednesday said there would be no negotiations or ceasefire until the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) is defeated. Al-Burhan, also the general commander of the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF), made the remarks when addressing an army force in the River …
(2024-05-09). Virtual Home Invasions: We're Not Safe from Government Peeping Toms. dissidentvoice.org 
The spirit of the Constitution, drafted by men who chafed against the heavy-handed tyranny of an imperial ruler, would suggest that one's home is a fortress, safe from almost every kind of intrusion. Unfortunately, a collective assault by the government's cabal of legislators, litigators, judges and militarized police has all but succeeded in reducing that …
(2024-05-09). Tackling California's Budget Crisis: Raise Taxes, Cut Programs, or Form a Bank? dissidentvoice.org In 2022, the state of California celebrated a record budget surplus of $97.5 billion. Two years later, according to the Legislative Analyst's Office, this surplus has plummeted to a record budget deficit of $73 billion. Balancing the budget will be challenging. Unlike the federal government, the state cannot just drive up debt and roll it …
(2024-05-09). Unwanted gifts from Israel. electronicintifada.net A homecoming without joy.
(2024-05-09). The working class must take up the fight against the genocide in Gaza and in defense of democratic rights. wsws.org The ruling class is terrified of the student protests because it can arouse the working class. A strike vote by graduate students in California shows there is a growing recognition that the methods of class struggle are required.
(2024-05-09). Youth rebellion over Gaza illuminates the wretchedness of capitalism. peoplesworld.org 
It was inevitable that global North governments' full-throated support for Israel's genocide against Palestinians would result in furious retribution from their citizenry. That this retribution began in the U.S. is also not a surprise, given the ongoing cycle of protests that, since October 2023, have contested the U.S. government's blank check to the Israeli government. …
(2024-05-09). Bangladesh students protest Israeli genocide in Gaza. wsws.org "What Israel has been doing to the people of Gaza is clearly a war crime and genocide. The Netanyahu administration has violated all the humanitarian laws." —Bangladeshi student.
(2024-05-09). Israel Wants to Destroy Gaza, Annex the West Bank: But What Does Gaza Want? counterpunch.org 
What is taking place in occupied Palestine is not a conflict, but a straightforward case of illegal military occupation, apartheid, ethnic cleansing and outright genocide. Those who insist on using 'neutral' language in depicting the crisis in Palestine are harming the Palestinian people beyond their seemingly innocuous words. This morally non-committal, middle-ground language is now
(2024-05-09). Australian youth and students call for immediate release of Ukrainian socialist Bogdan Syrotiuk. wsws.org "Alongside Bogdan's arrest, students protesting against Israel's genocide in Gaza are being suppressed around the world."
(2024-05-09). May Day hits bank for investment in genocide. workers.org 
The Cleveland May Day Coalition held a demonstration on May 1 outside Key Bank's downtown headquarters, protesting the bank's $30 million investment in Israel bonds. The theme was "Divest from genocide, invest in our community. Workers' rights + human rights = key to a just future." The Coalition kept the . . . |
(2024-05-09). At House hearing on "antisemitism," school officials placate GOP fascists, back suppression of anti-genocide protests. wsws.org While paying lip-service to independent thought, every school district official declared support for the Zionist state of Israel.
(2024-05-09). Detroit Will Host People's Conference for Palestine From May 24-26. pressenza.com The conference comes as Israel's brutal genocide in Gaza completes seven months, with the United States and its other western backers showing no signs of cutting off support even with a death toll of over 35,000 Palestinians killed by Israel. However, as Israel and the west refuse to back down, hundreds and thousands of people across North America have been disrupting business as usual to demand an end to the genocide, the lifting of the siege of Gaza, an end to all US aid for Israel, and a free Palestine. Organizers of the conference say that it seeks to provide an opportunity for organizations to come together…
(2024-05-09). University students protest against Gaza genocide across Europe. wsws.org Inspired by anti-genocide protests on campuses across the United States defying a nationwide crackdown coordinated by the Biden administration that has led to thousands of arrests, students are occupying university halls and facilities across the continent.
(2024-05-09). All Out for Rapha Rally at UCB. indybay.org Thousands answer call as Israel continues the genocide with attack on starving and bombed out Palestinians…
(2024-05-09). Israeli Forces Hit the Main Fertility Clinic in Gaza. Legal Experts Ask, Is It Genocide? scheerpost.com 
By Dawn Clancy / PassBlue For more than a decade, Mohammad Ajjour helped Palestinian couples in Gaza facing infertility to achieve their dreams of parenthood. But in a single missile attack launched by an Israeli tank in December 2023, the Al Basma IVF center was destroyed, along with the potential future use of thousands of embryos, specimens of …
(2024-05-09). Letter Carriers launch "Stamp Out Hunger" food drive, look to increase donations. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON —With 44 million people in the U.S., including 15 million kids, going to bed hungry every night, the Letter Carriers kicked off their annual "Stamp Out Hunger" food drive with a ceremony at union headquarters on May 8. The drive, which depends on voluntary donations of non-perishable food, or cash, or both, helps re-stock …
(2024-05-09). US Politicians Threaten To Invade Int'l Criminal Court If Israel Faces War Crimes Charges. scheerpost.com 
US Senators sent a letter to the International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutor, threatening to impose sanctions and even invade the Hague if it issues arrest warrants for Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The Biden administration is also pressuring the ICC not to charge Israeli officials over their war crimes in Gaza.
(2024-05-09). Dozens of Israeli protesters blocked convoy of humanitarian aid to Gaza. haaretz.com WHO: Rafah's hospitals will run out of fuel in 3 days ‚ñ Israeli president says far-right minister's comments against Biden 'hurt Israel's national security interests' ‚ñ Reports in Lebanon: Four Hezbollah members killed in Israeli strike in country's north ‚ñ Syria: Israeli missiles headed for Damascus area shot down…
(2024-05-09). Top Israeli arms maker unwittingly reveals its largest foreign customer: India. haaretz.com It turns out that India accounted for a quarter of Israel Aerospace Industries' export revenues last year. Details on Azerbaijan and Morocco are also revealed in the Israeli company's annual report…
(2024-05-09). Joe Biden says US will withhold weapons from Israel if it invades Gaza's Rafah, in warning to ally. scmp.com US President Joe Biden publicly warned Israel for the first time that the US would stop supplying it weapons if Israeli forces make a major invasion of Rafah, a refugee-packed city in southern Gaza.
(2024-05-09). Tehran and Riyadh's efforts to fill void left by US inability in the region. uwidata.com Following Iran's missile strike on Israel's military and security zones, the regime was left with no choice but to remain silent in the face of Iran, paving the way for an event on which many political experts agreed upon, namely the redefinition of Middle Eastern political structures. By acquiescing to Iran's harsh response to the …
(2024-05-09). Pulitzer Winner Nathan Thrall on Israel's "System of Domination" and Biden Pausing Bomb Shipment. democracynow.org 
Jerusalem-based journalist and author Nathan Thrall has been awarded the 2024 Pulitzer Prize for General Nonfiction for his book, A Day in the Life of Abed Salama: Anatomy of a Jerusalem Tragedy. It tells the story of Israel's occupation of the West Bank through one Palestinian father's quest to seek answers and accountability after his 5-year-old son is involved in a deadly accident. We speak to Thrall about President Biden saying for the first time that he would not supply certain weapons to Israel to be used in an all-out invasion of Rafah. "It is too little, too late," Thrall says. …
(2024-05-09). Partido Lakas ng Masa (The Philippines): Defend Rafah! End the siege on Gaza now! Stop Israel's fascist and genocidal invasion! links.org.au 
Partido Lakas ng Masa (PLM) condemns in the strongest terms the recent wave of bombings of Rafah by the settler-colonial and fascistic Zionist project of Israel.
(2024-05-09). Ireland: Trinity College Dublin divests from firms involved in Israel's occupation of Palestine. middleeasteye.net 
Ireland: Trinity College Dublin divests from firms involved in Israel's occupation of Palestine | Ireland's top university says it shares the horror its students feel over the ongoing assault on Gaza | | Trinity College Dublin said it had one contract with an Israeli company set to expire in 2025 (AFP…
(2024-05-09). Israel's Mossad admits for the first time: we were surprised on October 7. haaretz.com Even though the intelligence agency's responsibility for the catastrophic failure of October 7 is marginal compared to that of other organizations, it was involved in various ways in Israel's activity in Gaza, primarily in the flow of Qatari funds to Hamas…
(2024-05-09). Headlines for May 9, 2024. democracynow.org Israel "Chokes Off Aid" to Gaza, Rains Down More Bombs on Rafah as Families Have Nowhere to Go, Biden Says U.S. Will Cut Off Some Weapons to Israel If It Goes Further into Rafah, Protesters Greet Biden During Chicago Campaign Stop; Hostage Families Clash with Police in Tel Aviv, Health Workers Uncover 49 More Bodies at Gaza's Al-Shifa Hospital, Israel Demolishes 47 Bedouin Homes in Negev Desert, Rashida Tlaib, Cori Bush Hold Press Conference with Students Amid Police Crackdown on Gaza Protests, Professors at The New School Launch First Faculty Encampment for Gaza, Universities in Barcelona, Dubl…
(2024-05-09). Israel Shells Rafah As Biden Vows Arms Suspension. latintimes.com Israel shelled Rafah on Thursday as US President Joe Biden offered his starkest warning yet over the conduct of its war against Hamas, vowing to cut off arms transfers if an offensive into the southern Gaza city goes ahead.
(2024-05-09). Israel, isolated? Don't believe everything you read. haaretz.com It was news that Turkey severed trade relations with Israel, but not news that 120 other countries didn't. The hard facts are still waiting to emerge, but Israel shouldn't be complacent…
(2024-05-09). Netanyahu reportedly followed by disguised ambulance following recent health issues. haaretz.com While sources who worked in former Israeli PM's offices indicated ambulances were only part of a PM's convoy in exceptional cases, sources told Israeli news outlet Walla that Netanyahu's ambulance is present even when traveling near major hospitals…
(2024-05-09). Biden Says He Will Stop Sending Israel Heavy Bombs If It Attacks 'Population Centers' in Rafah. news.antiwar.com President Biden told CNN on Wednesday that the US would stop sending heavy bombs to Israel if its military launched a major invasion of Rafah and acknowledged that Israel has been killing civilians with US-provided munitions. The comments marked the first time Biden appeared to put conditions on US military aid to Israel, but it …
(2024-05-09). Israeli defense employee incarcerated for over a decade for severe sexual offenses. haaretz.com The former defense establishment employee was prosecuted over a decade ago for abusing his power and authority in a way that harmed other employees sexually, and was convicted of serious sexual offenses…
(2024-05-09). Israel strikes eastern Rafah, as Biden says US will withhold weapons if major Gaza assault proceeds, in warning to ally. scmp.com Israeli forces massed tanks close to built-up areas of Rafah, after US President Joe Biden vowed to withhold weapons from Israel if its forces launched a major invasion of the southern Gaza city.
(2024-05-09). Richard Beck: Bidenism Abroad. newleftreview.org Panoramic survey of US foreign policy as Washington attempts to maintain its global hegemony in conditions of faltering growth. Containing China, confronting Russia, driving decarbonization: each of Biden's stated aims has been beset by insoluble contradictions from the outset, Richard Beck argues, now compounded by Israel's punitive war on Gaza.
(2024-05-09). US Politicians Threaten To Invade Int'l Criminal Court if Israel Faces War Crimes Charges. orinocotribune.com 
US Senators sent a letter to the International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutor, threatening to impose sanctions and even invade the Hague if it issues arrest warrants for Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The Biden administration is also pressuring the ICC not to charge Israeli officials over their war crimes in Gaza. | US government officials have threatened the International Criminal Court (ICC) at the Hague, telling its Prosecutor Karim Khan that if he issues arrest warrants against Israeli officials over their war crimes in Gaza, the US government could impose sanctions on him, other ICC personnel,…
(2024-05-09). Netanyahu ignored every warning. Now Biden is telling Israel: 'Enough is enough'. haaretz.com With a shipment of some 3,500 bombs currently on halt, U.S. President Joe Biden is sending a clear message to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about a ground operation in Gaza…
(2024-05-09). 'We are in danger because of NATO membership': Turkish Vatan Party is sounding the alarm. unitedworldint.com 
By Abbas Djuma The chairman of Türkiye's Vatan Party speaks about the influence of the US, Palestine, and Israel, and the future of NATO When I told some of my colleagues and experts on Türkiye that I was going to Istanbul to visit the chairman of Türkiye's Patriotic Party (Vatan Partisi), Doƒüu Perinàßek, the reactions …
(2024-05-09). Iran to Keep Up Efforts for An End to Israeli War on Gaza: FM. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian vowed the country's continued efforts aimed at bringing an end to the Israeli regime's crimes in the war on Gaza.
(2024-05-09). Palestinian Writers Have Long Explored the Horrors of Amputation. counterpunch.org 
Words fail as 2,000-pound bombs shred lives and limbs. The sheer number of children killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza is devastating — at least 13,000 children in the first six months of the war. But somehow I am even more dumbfounded by the headlines, piled one after another, about children who have managed to
(2024-05-09). 3 Israeli-Affiliated Vessels Attacked by Yemeni Forces in Support of Gaza: Spokesman. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Yemeni forces have attacked three ships affiliated to Israel as part of a maritime campaign in support of the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, a spokesman said.
(2024-05-09). Former IDF chief: Israel must halt Gaza war to secure release of hostages. haaretz.com In an interview aired Wednesday, Aviv Kochavi also admitted that Israel failed to recognize that Hamas was an existential threat before October 7…
(2024-05-09). U.S. decision to delay arms shipments to Israel could impact IDF's readiness on other fronts. haaretz.com Defense officials have warned the political leadership of the seriousness of the crisis and urged them to reach an understanding with Washington as soon as possible…
(2024-05-09). Taking control of the Rafah crossing means that Israel is once again occupying Gaza. haaretz.com The move, which has military justification from an Israeli perspective, could have implications according to international law – and could complicate Jerusalem's relationship with Cairo…
(2024-05-09). When Israelis find out I'm from Ireland, they ask: 'Why do you hate us?'. haaretz.com As an Irish-born, Israeli journalist living in Tel Aviv, I am forced to navigate the deteriorating, often publicly antagonistic relationship between Ireland and Israel regarding the war in Gaza. But there is one question posed by my friends and family in Dublin that I struggle to answer…
(2024-05-09). Gaza Offensive to Continue Even Without US Support: Netanyahu. telesurenglish.net On Thursday, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that the Israeli forces will continue their attacks in Gaza despite the U.S. threat to halt some weapon shipments. | RELATED: | "If Israel is forced to stand alone, Israel will stand alone," said Netanyahu in a public speech made on Sunday's Israeli Holocaust Memorial Day and posted on his X account on Thursday. | The Israeli prime minister added that "no amount of pressure" will stop Israe…
(2024-05-09). Biden: U.S. will halt arms shipments to Israel if it continues with Rafah invasion. haaretz.com In CNN interview, U.S. president said that he told PM Netanyahu that Israel would not have America's support if it enters Gaza population centers…
(2024-05-09). Iranian Spokesman Calls US Attempt to Provide Immunity for Israeli War Criminals 'Shameful'. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The spokesman for Iran's Foreign Ministry described as shameful and heinous the attempts by US lawmakers to provide immunity for the Israeli regime's officials sought by the International Criminal Court (ICC) over their war crimes in Gaza.
(2024-05-09). Lebanon's Hezbollah Attacks Israeli Targets in North of Occupied Palestine. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Hezbollah has launched a multipronged attack on Israeli targets in the north of occupied Palestine, the Lebanese resistance movement said.
(2024-05-09). Israel-Gaza war closes door on plans for India-Europe connection, paves way for Iraq-Europe road via Turkey. scmp.com Success of the US$17 billion Iraq Development Road depends on Iraq-Turkey ties, which have been fraught over oil exports and militant issues, analysts say.
(2024-05-09). Israeli Airstrikes Target Syrian Sites Near Damascus. telesurenglish.net In the early hours of Thursday morning, Israeli warplanes conducted an aerial assault targeting sites on the outskirts of Damascus, causing property damage. | RELATED: | The Syrian Ministry of Defense informed that the attack originated from the direction of the occupied Golan Heights. | The Syrian air defense forces responded, intercepting several missiles launched by the Israeli jets. Despite their efforts, some projectiles…
(2024-05-09). Ben-Gvir tweets Hamas 'loves' Biden as president mulls halting U.S. arms shipments to Israel over Rafah. haaretz.com While Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid said Ben-Gvir's tweet endangered 'every IDF soldier and every Israeli citizen', Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said 'we will achieve complete victory in this war despite Biden's pushback'…
(2024-05-09). Cozy with lobbyists: Ohio county negligent in managing $33 million Israel Bonds debt. peoplesworld.org 
Read earlier articles in this series: > Bad investment: Ohio county treasurer sinks public money into Israeli government bonds > Ohio: Franklin County treasurer attends Netanyahu meeting, steps up Israel Bond purchases COLUMBUS, Ohio—Representatives of Israel Bonds maintain frequent and close contact with Franklin County Treasurer Cheryl Brooks Sullivan and members of her staff, according …
(2024-05-09). Stanbic boosts Vumbula Uganda festival. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Stanbic Bank Uganda is the platinum sponsor of the popular Vumbula Uganda Festival, a 3-day extravaganza that showcases Uganda's rich tourism attractions, art, heritage, music, and culture. This year's edition takes place between May 31st and June 3rd at the spacious Nile Nest resort in Jinja. Israel Arinaitwe, the Stanbic …
(2024-05-09). Biden Threatens To Stop Arm Shipments If Israel Invades Rafah. latintimes.com President Joe Biden said Wednesday he would stop US weapons supplies to Israel if it attacks Rafah in southern Gaza, his most direct warning to date over the prosecution of the war against Hamas. His fresh warning came after the US last week halted a shipment of huge American bombs to Israel.
(2024-05-09). Sunday 5/19: Voices from the Holy Land Online Film Salon: "Behind US and Israeli Headlines" indybay.org Zoom | Tinyurl.com/VFHL-May2024…
(2024-05-09). Over 5,000 Israeli civilians murdered in terror attacks since 1851, National Insurance Institute data shows. haaretz.com A total of 822 Israeli civilians have been murdered the start of the Israel-Hamas war on October 7, leaving 630 children orphaned, 177 people widowed, and 693 parents bereaved…
(2024-05-09). Israel's war on Gaza takes center stage at Eurovision 2024. globalvoices.org 
(2024-05-09). As Biden Warns Against Rafah Invasion, AIPAC Pushes Congress to Support Israel's Operation. theintercept.com 
In the face of increasing skepticism in Washington around Israel's planned invasion of Rafah, where some 1.4 million displaced Palestinians take refuge, the America Israel Public Affairs Committee spent this week lobbying Congress to support the operation. | In talking points sent to congressional offices on Tuesday and reviewed by The Intercept, AIPAC argued that invading Rafah is the only way to take out Hamas, and that Israel had "no other option." | "There is no example in recent military history of defeating a force like Hamas in Rafah without entering the city," read the talking points. "Commando raids a…
(2024-05-09). Israeli assault on Rafah creates humanitarian catastrophe. wsws.org The launch of Israel's long-planned assault on Rafah has created a humanitarian catastrophe, displacing tens of thousands of Gazans and threatening the entire population with starvation.
(2024-05-09). The Last Regime Change and the Left's Lateness in Opposing Biden's Wars. counterpunch.org 
Around the world over the past six months, many ordinary and horrified spectators of the Gaza catastrophe have been left wondering why the US acts as if handicapped in its efforts to rein in its client state Israel, even as North America's international standing dwindles abroad, while Biden loses popularity at home and elections loom.
(2024-05-09). Tehran and Riyadh's efforts to fill void left by US inability in the region. unitedworldint.com Following Iran's missile strike on Israel's military and security zones, the regime was left with no choice but to remain silent in the face of Iran, paving the way for an event on which many political experts agreed upon, namely the redefinition of Middle Eastern political structures. By acquiescing to Iran's harsh response to the …
(2024-05-09). 'We are in danger because of NATO membership': Turkish Vatan Party is sounding the alarm. uwidata.com By Abbas Djuma The chairman of Türkiye's Vatan Party speaks about the influence of the US, Palestine, and Israel, and the future of NATO When I told some of my colleagues and experts on Türkiye that I was going to Istanbul to visit the chairman of Türkiye's Patriotic Party (Vatan Partisi), Doƒüu Perinàßek, the reactions …
(2024-05-09). Disdain, denial, neglect: The deep roots of Israel's devastating intelligence failure on Hamas and October 7. haaretz.com After the 2021 Gaza war, Israeli military intelligence made a series of fateful decisions about what constituted the real threat from Hamas in Gaza. From the silencing of divergent opinions to the culling of units, this is how a 'chain of failures' happened…
(2024-05-09). IDF names Israeli soldier killed by mortar shell near Lebanon border. haaretz.com Staff Sargeant Haim Sabach, 20, initially served in a back-end role in the army, and later requested to be transferred to another position. He received a certificate of excellence for his service during the Gaza war…
(2024-05-09). The Iran-Israel shadow war and its role in the broader Mideast conflict. links.org.au 
Argiris Malapanis & Geoff Mirelowitz — Recent developments in the shadow war between Israel and Iran have shed light on Tehran's "support" for the Palestinian liberation struggle.
(2024-05-09). Israel's population reaches 9.9 million on eve of Independence Day, data reveals. haaretz.com According to Israel's Central Bureau of Statistics, Israel and its West Bank settlements population is expected to reach over 10 million by next year's Independence Day…
(2024-05-09). UK government to fund chaplaincy service that 'advocates for Israel' on campuses. middleeasteye.net 
UK government to fund chaplaincy service that 'advocates for Israel' on campuses | £500,000 grant for University Jewish Chaplaincy comes as students around UK set up encampments to oppose war in Gaza | | A passerby wearing a kippah pushes his bicycle past an encampment protesting against t…
(2024-05-09). Aid Worker in Gaza: "To Say There's Not an Incursion in Rafah Right Now Is Patently False" democracynow.org 
Tens of thousands of displaced Palestinians are fleeing Rafah as Israeli airstrikes and shelling hammer the eastern part of the city. Fuel, food, medicine and other supplies have been cut off following Israel's seizure and closure of the border crossing with Egypt. The main hospital in the area has also been shut down. Over 1.4 million people are seeking shelter in Rafah, the southernmost city of the Gaza Strip. Tent camps in some parts of Rafah have now vanished, springing up again as displaced families head back north. Over 60 Palestinians were killed across Gaza, many of them in Rafah, over the past 24 h…
(2024-05-09). Scenes from an Israeli relationship during a war in Gaza. haaretz.com When Rotem Codish's partner returned from serving in Gaza, she found she couldn't talk to him like before, so she started drawing illustrations of what they were experiencing. This daily series documented their most intimate problems, highlighting how couples cope in times of war…
(2024-05-09). US senators threaten ICC with sanctions if Israeli officials are targeted. nationofchange.org This stern admonition, aimed directly at the ICC's prosecutor, comes as the court contemplates charges against Israeli officials for alleged war crimes in the Gaza Strip.
(2024-05-09). President Maduro Meets with Communist Party Delegation From China. orinocotribune.com The president of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, held a meeting with a delegation of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC), led by the vice minister of the International Department of the party, Chen Zhou. | In the meeting, reported by a Venezuelan presidency press release this Wednesday, May 8, the Venezuelan head of state was accompanied by First Lady Cilia Flores; Deputy Nicolás Maduro Guerra; the vice minister for Latin America of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Venezuela, Rander Peña; and the vice minister for Asia, the Middle East, and Oceania, Tatiana Pugh. | On the Chinese side, Zhou w…
(2024-05-09). Hands Off Rafah Rally at Stanford. indybay.org Community members provide meals for Stanford student rallies some nights. On May 7, they cheered as students chanted, "Liberation is our mission, no more war with our tuition."
(2024-05-09). IDF Enters Rafah Blocking Aid to the Gaza Strip. globalresearch.ca
(2024-05-09). Friday 5/10: South Bay: Hands Off Rafah! indybay.org De Anza Park, 1150 Lime Dr, Sunnyvale…
(2024-05-09). Dutch Police Smash Pro-Palestine Protest Camp. scheerpost.com 
(2024-05-09). TikTok Law Is an Attempt to Censor, Not a Warning to Big Tech. scheerpost.com 
By Julianne Tveten / Fairness and Accuracy In Reporting (FAIR) As US lawmakers' agitation over TikTok culminates in a law that threatens a nationwide ban if the social media platform isn't sold to a US buyer within nine months, an emergent media narrative finds a silver lining. Every legislative move targeting TikTok, the story goes, has the potential to inspire …
(2024-05-09). House Dems Save 'MAGA Mike' Johnson From Marjorie Taylor Greene Ouster. scheerpost.com 
(2024-05-09). Listen to the Students. scheerpost.com 
(2024-05-09). The Well-Heeled and Our Personal Well-Being. scheerpost.com 
(2024-05-09). Humboldt and Gaza — Berlin Bulletin #222. workers.org 
By Victor Grossman Berlin This is No. 222 of the Berlin Bulletin, which Victor Grossman has been writing for decades. Grossman left the U.S. Armed Forces in the early 1950s by swimming to the Soviet Zone from the U.S.-occupied zone of Vienna, Austria. The Soviet authorities took him to East . . . |
(2024-05-09). Solidarity with Palestine at Kent State shooting commemoration. workers.org 
May 4 marked the 54th anniversary of the killing of four students at Kent State University by the Ohio National Guard during a 1970 anti-war demonstration, part of countrywide protests after the U.S. expanded the Vietnam war with the bombing of Cambodia. Every year, activities on the KSU campus honor . . . |
(2024-05-09). How cops cleared New York City encampments. workers.org 
Columbia University is an Ivy League school on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, founded in 1754. Its current tuition is $32,670 a semester. The City College of New York (CCNY) is a public university, part of the City University of New York (CUNY) system of 25 institutions, that is . . . |
(2024-05-09). Democrats Protect Speaker Johnson From Greene's Effort To Oust Him. news.antiwar.com House Democrats protected House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) from Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's effort to oust him on Wednesday after he pushed forward $95 billion in foreign military aid spending, including $61 billion for the Ukraine proxy war. The House voted overwhelmingly 359-43 to table Greene's effort, with only 32 Democrats and 11 Republicans voting …
(2024-05-09). Scenes from the Atlanta Forest: Warrant Canary Expired. indybay.org It has been more than 3 months (at time of writing, 95 days) since the canary was updated.
(2024-05-09). Tuesday 5/28: National Day of Forest-Climate Action. indybay.org Multiple Locations…
(2024-05-09). Tuesday 9/17: National Voter Registration Day 2024. indybay.org Find info and SF Bay Area events here: https://nationalvoterregistrationday.org/ | Register to vote in CA here: https://registertovote.ca.gov/ | Or register in person at your county's registrar/election office…
(2024-05-09). GW President Calls for End to Protest; Students Vow to Continue. indybay.org Student protest leaders at George Washington University (GW) held an afternoon news conference today in the aftermath of an email letter sent out yesterday to the GW community from President Ellen M. Granberg regarding the ongoing campus encampment for Gaza protest.
(2024-05-09). Olympic Black Power Statue is Site of San José State Students Protest for Palestine. indybay.org Photos by Len and Nancy…
(2024-05-09). Palestinian CSO Message to Student Movement. indybay.org 6 May 2024…
(2024-05-09). New Anne Hillerman Mystery Novel: ' LOST BIRDS'. indybay.org From New York Times bestselling author Anne Hillerman, a thrilling and moving chapter in the Leaphorn, Chee & Manuelito series involving several emotionally complex cases that will test the detectives in different ways.
(2024-05-09). GW Encampment Shut Down by Police; Students Arrested. indybay.org Pro-Palestinian student protesters and others at the George Washington University tent encampment were arrested after failing to leave university property in an early morning coordinated police action. Around 03: 30 after having been warned to leave the university property and threatened with arrest for failure to do so, a coordinated police action by campus police and 500 Metro DC officers began clearing the area at University Yard (U-Yard).
(2024-05-09). Thursday 5/9: Ohlone College Walk Out. indybay.org Ohlone Way (near the Student Store), Ohlone College, Fremont…
(2024-05-09). Monday 5/13: Commemorate Al Nakba. indybay.org City Hall, 333 90th St, Daly City…
(2024-05-09). Sunday 5/12: Tim Redmond: UPRISINGS, UPSTARTS, UPDATES San Francisco – Summer 2024. indybay.org 1187 Franklin Street, San Francisco, 94109 | or Zoom: | https://zoom.us/j/92814559714?pwd=cWU3VEdhbFUvdTNOVmVpOTFCSDJaZz09…
(2024-05-09). Food Empowerment Project Embraces Shared Leadership to Advance Justice and Equality. indybay.org The new collective organizational model streamlines communication, nurtures creativity and drives more impactful initiatives…
(2024-05-09). Sunday 5/12: Bay Area Fundraiser for Gaza. indybay.org La Peña Cultural Center | 3105 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley, CA 94705…
(2024-05-09). UAWC in Palestine Letter to Student and Youth Movements. indybay.org 30 April 2024…
(2024-05-09). Tuesday 5/7: Justice 4 Alan Blueford. indybay.org Oakland City Hall, Oscar Grant Plaza, 14th & Broadway, Oakland, CA…
(2024-05-09). Saturday 6/22: "Searching For Kapwa" Film Screening And Discussion. indybay.org Oakland Asian Cultural Center auditorium.
(2024-05-09). Student encampments are the laboratory of our future. indybay.org Importantly, in the case of this student movement, it should not be lost on anyone that part of the reason it has been so easily attacked by ill-intentioned critics and demonized in the media and elsewhere is because it is largely composed of and led by people of color. Until we see racism through the prism of power, we will never fully get it.
(2024-05-09). Carpenters Union Opposes Contractor Bidding on UC Santa Cruz Housing Project. indybay.org On May 3, members of Carpenters Union Local 505 distributed information at the base of the UC Santa Cruz campus about W.E. O'Neil Construction Co., which is bidding on the 17-acre Family Student Housing development proposal slated for the East Meadow. The union is currently appealing UC Santa Cruz's refusal to disqualify W.E. O'Neil for the construction project, claiming the company falsified the bid. "W.E. O'Neil attempted to hide the fact that a worker was killed by electrocution on a recent Los Angeles project through failed safety practices," said Doug Chesshire of Carpenters Union Local 505 in an April press…
(2024-05-09). Saturday 5/11: VIGIL for Shireen Abu Akleh & All Journalists Killed in Palestine. indybay.org Ferry Building (Harry Bridges Plaza), San Francisco…
(2024-05-09). CNN Says Wages are Skyrocketing! counterpunch.org 
Actually, CNN wouldn't say that, or at least not directly. What it said, in yet another major piece on how the economy is awful, is that prices are skyrocketing: "The mix of local residents visiting the Enfield Food Shelf in Connecticut has changed a lot in the last few years. "Prior to the Covid-19 pandemic,
(2024-05-09). The Nuclear Age Is Already Over. counterpunch.org 
Either nuclear weapons kill us or we move beyond them, soon. Via mass death or the building a new security system, the nuclear age is finished. The nuclear deterrence system that the world presently relies upon for its security is rotten, evil, completely unworkable, and obsolete. It is nuclear war waiting to happen, a war
(2024-05-09). Cops on Campus are the Real Outside Agitators. counterpunch.org 
(2024-05-09). Cluster Bombs vs. Open Hearts. counterpunch.org 
Mine! Mine! Mine! Praise God . . . This is perhaps the worst thing human beings do: They take their deepest values — connection, love, empathy — simplify them down to a religion, a name (Christianity, let us say, or Judaism, or whatever) and suddenly they have a flag to wave and a "cause" to
(2024-05-09). What's Really Going on with the Teamsters and with TDU? counterpunch.org 
As Shawn Fain has acknowledged, Teamsters for a Democratic Union helped to inspire and provide a model for the Unite All Workers for Democracy (UAWD) caucus and for the United Auto Workers membership more generally. TDU's more than forty-year history of rank-and-file organizing, opposition to corrupt union officials, and struggles for union democracy and alternative
(2024-05-09). I Protest: It Is Not a Merry May. counterpunch.org "V-U. DAY!" proclaimed the May 2 cover of the New York Post. Despite the jubilant headline and "mostly sunny, warm" weather forecast, the national mood in early May is more malaise than morning-in-America. After all, even the classic Cold War political thriller Seven Days in May took its time revealing the scope of the challenge
(2024-05-09). Democracy Now! 2024-05-09 Thursday. democracynow.org Democracy Now! Thursday, May 9, 2024 | Democracy Now! Thursday, May 9, 2024…
(2024-05-09). Indian PM Narendra Modi Runs on "Hatred and Demonization" of Muslims in World's Largest Election. democracynow.org 
Millions of voters in India are casting their ballots in the third of seven phases in the country's mammoth general election. The election pits Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Hindu nationalist BJP party against an alliance of more than two dozen opposition parties led by the Indian National Congress. Modi has recently come under fire from opponents for referring to Muslims in India as "infiltrators," but our guest, the award-winning Indian author and journalist Siddhartha Deb, points out that "the Hindu right, they've always been extreme," using "genocidal language&…
(2024-05-09). 3 years after serious safety issues were reported AstraZeneca withdraws its covid vaccine worldwide. expose-news.com The Oxford-AstraZeneca has withdrawn its Covid-19 vaccine worldwide. The decision to withdraw the vaccine was made on 5 March but came into effect on 7 May. It brings to an end the …
(2024-05-09). Palm payment systems linked to IDs are being rolled out in retail outlets in USA and UAE. expose-news.com New deployments, technologies and markets are driving the implementation of biometric payment systems for in-store and online purchases. Formula 1 racing's Miami Grand Prix is expanding biometric payments for fans. Qualcomm is …
(2024-05-09). Donald Trump is now cryptocurrency's 'biggest' supporter in US. geo.tv 
"If we're going to embrace it [cryptocurrency], we have to let them [crypto companies] be here," Trump says…
(2024-05-09). WATCH: Horse stranded over rooftop of house in Brazil amid flooding. geo.tv 
Brazil devastated by catastrophic floods…
(2024-05-09). Donald Trump's youngest son Barron to make political debut. geo.tv 
What role will Barron Trump offer for his political debut?>
(2024-05-09). Australian city building new £2.8bn airport to deal with overtourism. geo.tv 
Famous Australian tourist spot prepares to welcome even more foreign visitors…
(2024-05-09). What's inside Neom's futuristic coastal community Jaumur. geo.tv 
Saudi Arabia's megaproject unveils luxury marina community along Gulf of Aqaba…
(2024-05-09). Video: Debunked: The Official Conspiracy Theory of 9/11. globalresearch.ca
(2024-05-09). WHO Pandemic Treaty's Global Power Grab in May 2024. globalresearch.ca
(2024-05-09). High Payload US Munitions Used to Mass Murder Muslim Arabs in Middle East. globalresearch.ca
(2024-05-09). African Union, ICRC Roundtable Seeks Innovative Tech Solutions for Landmine Clearance in Africa. icrc.org
(2024-05-09). Democrats step up campaign to block third parties. wsws.org Political action committees linked to the Biden campaign are attacking the campaigns of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Jill Stein of the Green Party and Cornel West.
(2024-05-09). Department of Homeland Security pilots new Artificial Intelligence program for immigration process. latintimes.com The program seeks to train officers to review applicants for refugee states in the U.S.. The machine would not make asylum decisions.
(2024-05-09). 2023 'Year Of Record Climatic Hazards' In Latin America: UN. latintimes.com Latin America and the Caribbean had their warmest year on record in 2023 as a "double-whammy" of El Nino and climate change caused major weather calamities, the World Meteorological Organization said Wednesday.
(2024-05-09). China's Xi In Hungary To Celebrate 'New Era' With Orban. latintimes.com Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban will host Chinese President Xi Jinping in Budapest on Thursday in a bid to strengthen already flourishing ties between Beijing and its closest EU ally.
(2024-05-09). Chinese City Lifts Curbs On Buying Homes As Property Crisis Bites. latintimes.com One of China's wealthiest cities said Thursday it would lift all restrictions on buying homes, joining a growing list of urban areas rolling back curbs as they look to prop up the faltering property market.
(2024-05-09). Bank Of England Set To Hold Rate At 16-year High. latintimes.com The Bank of England was set Thursday to keep its main interest rate at a 16-year high, resisting a cut as UK inflation cools at a slower pace than forecast.
(2024-05-09). Venezuela's ballot for the presidential elections has 13 pictures of Nicolás Maduro. latintimes.com 10 candidates are distributed among 38 slots as they show the different parties and coalitions they represent…
(2024-05-09). Taylor Swift European Dates Kick Off In Paris. latintimes.com The highest-grossing tour in history finally arrived in Europe on Thursday as Taylor Swift kicked off her European dates with four nights in Paris.
(2024-05-09). Putin To Mark Victory Day Emboldened By Ukraine Gains. latintimes.com Russian President Vladimir Putin will address the annual Victory Day parade in Moscow on Thursday, an event he hopes will rally patriotism as his forces advance in Ukraine.
(2024-05-09). Urgent response: Nonprofit fights surge in fentanyl overdoses among U.S. Latinos. latintimes.com Between 2007 and 2019, fatal overdoses among Latinos from opioids mixed with cocaine rose 729%. They have risen 4,600% when mixed with methamphetamines…
(2024-05-09). Barron Trump enters the political fray as Florida delegate to the Republican National Convention. latintimes.com The 18-year-old had largely been away from the political spotlight until now…
(2024-05-09). Mexican President Says Power Outages Caused By 'Exceptional' Heat Wave. latintimes.com Out of 32 states in Mexico, 20 experienced power outages Tuesday, as per the data received from grid operator CENACE. On Wednesday, the net national power demand was around 44.9 gigawatts (GW), slightly lower than the net generation of 45.0 GW.
(2024-05-09). South Gaza Hospitals Have Only Three Days' Fuel Left: WHO. latintimes.com Hospitals in the southern Gaza Strip have only three days of fuel left due to closed border crossings, the head of the World Health Organization said on Wednesday.
(2024-05-09). Canada Regularization Of Undocumented Migrants In Jeopardy. latintimes.com Canada offered hope for thousands of undocumented migrants with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau promising a major regularization program.
(2024-05-09). US Forges New 'Battery Belt' In Hopes Of Electric Future. latintimes.com The United States is seeing an investment surge as President Joe Biden pushes to rebuild "hollowed out" industrial communities and grow domestic supply chains in key sectors like electric vehicles (EVs), batteries and semiconductors.
(2024-05-09). Free, paid or live: Latinos consume more TV streaming than everyone else in the U.S. latintimes.com
(2024-05-09). Biden Warns Trump Won't Accept 2024 Election Outcome, Calls It 'Dangerous'. latintimes.com President Joe Biden expressed concerns in a CNN interview that former President Donald Trump would refuse to accept the results of the upcoming presidential election.
(2024-05-09). UK: Labour's David Lammy suggests Mandela would oppose Gaza student protests. middleeasteye.net 
(2024-05-09). Iranian press review: Universities welcome Americans, silence opposition at home. middleeasteye.net 
Iranian press review: Universities welcome Americans, silence opposition at home | Meanwhile, another dissident sentenced to death, and an asylum seeker's suicide draws attention to pressures Iranians face in Turkey
| | Protestors wave Palestinian flags on the West Lawn of…
(2024-05-09). FBI informant who infiltrated Islamic State and al-Qaeda released from US prison. middleeasteye.net 
FBI informant who infiltrated Islamic State and al-Qaeda released from US prison | Kamran Faridi tells MEE he believes he was jailed for threatening to disclose 'dirty laundry' about FBI entrapment operations | | Kamran Faridi in a photo he says was taken near the frontline in opposition-held…
(2024-05-09). United Methodist Church resolution condemns Hindu nationalist persecution of Christians in India. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror Web Desk United Methodist Church (UMC) delegates at the April 2024 General Conference have made a significant statement by overwhelmingly supporting a resolution condemning the persecution of Indian Christians by Hindu nationalists. This resolution also calls upon the US Department of State to classify India as a country of particular concern regarding …
(2024-05-09). PM asks people to choose between 'vote jihad', 'Ram Rajya'. muslimmirror.com Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday asserted India has reached a turning point in history and people have to decide in the ongoing Lok Sabha elections if "vote jihad" or "Ram Rajya" is the way forward for the country. Addressing an election rally in Madhya Pradesh's Khargone district, Modi hit out at the opposition Congress, …
(2024-05-09). The United States is an obstacle to peace in Gaza. nationofchange.org "What we are doing today is very bad policy," Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) said on April 23. "We are aiding and abetting the destruction of the Palestinian people."
(2024-05-09). Renewable energy surpasses 30% of global electricity supply for first time ever. nationofchange.org According to Ember's executive summary of the report, record solar and wind construction in 2023 means "a new era of falling fossil generation is imminent."
(2024-05-09). New reports highlight urgency to shield Medicare and Social Security from GOP cuts. nationofchange.org Recent government trustee reports underscore the vitality of Medicare and Social Security, sparking a fierce debate over the future of these programs under potential Republican governance.
(2024-05-09). Media reports increase in US-Cuba flights. plenglish.com According to an article published in Granma newspaper, one of the objectives of American Airlines' participation in the recently held International Tourism Fair (FITCuba 2024, May 1-5) was to advance in the growth of air connectivity between Miami and Cuba. | American Airlines representative in Cuba Ramon Jimenez explained that the airline -one of the biggest ones in the United States and the world- is currently working on several projects related to airport facilities. | He added that the goal is to achieve an efficiency that allows sustaining operations effectively. | Proof of this is that in 2023, with the su…
(2024-05-09). China rejects foreign interference in Taiwan. plenglish.com Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian made these statements when referring to the phrase 'any contingency for Taiwan is a contingency for Japan,' a notion preached by some parties in Japan and Taiwan. | "By repeating and exaggerating such rhetoric, the DPP (Democratic Progressive Party) is essentially telling the world that their underlying logic is to ingratiate themselves with Japan, sell out Taiwan and seek independence by demanding foreign support," the spokesman added. | Lin stressed that the One-China principle is a universal consensus and therefore, no separatist attempt 'will go anywhere, no matter what it…
(2024-05-09). Cuba seeks more cooperation with Eurasian Economic Union. plenglish.com Moscow, May 9 (Prensa Latina) President Miguel Díaz-Canel on Wednesday ratified Cuba's willingness to increase its participation in the development of the mechanisms of the Eurasian Economic Union (EEU).
(2024-05-09). Cuban president has busy agenda in Russia. plenglish.com Moscow, May 9 (Prensa Latina) The President of the Republic and First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba (PCC), Miguel Diaz-Canel, concluded a busy work agenda on the second day of his visit to Russia.
(2024-05-09). DRC government issues recommendations due to heat wave. plenglish.com Kinshasa, May 9 (Prensa Latina) The Ministry of Environment and Rural Development of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has issued a series of recommendations to the population due to a heat wave that is affecting the country.
(2024-05-09). Vladimir Putin meets with Cuban President Diaz-Canel at Kremlin. plenglish.com Moscow, May 9 (Prensa Latina) Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel met on Thursday with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, at the Grand Kremlin Palace on Thursday, during his working visit to Russia. The meeting took place after the Cuban head of State's participation in the military parade in Moscow's Red Square to commemorate the 79th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War.
(2024-05-09). Cuban vice president meets Turkish parliamentary speaker. plenglish.com Havana, May 9 (Prensa Latina) Cuban Vice President Salvador Valdes Mesa met with Numan Kurtulmu≈ü, speaker of the Grand National Assembly (Parliament) of Türkiye, who is on an official visit to Havana, journalistic sources reported on Thursday.
(2024-05-09). President Noboa ratifies decision to raid Mexican Embassy in Quito. plenglish.com Quito, May 9 (Prensa Latina) Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa revalidated the decision to raid the Mexican Embassy to Quito to prevent "them from taking away a fugitive from justice," in reference to former Vice President Jorge Glas.
(2024-05-09). Visiting Russia is a learning moment, Díaz-Canel states. plenglish.com Moscow, May 9 (Prensa Latina) Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel noted here on Thursday, at a meeting with his counterpart, Vladimir Putin, that arriving in Russia is a learning moment.
(2024-05-09). China condemns US unilateral sanctions for ties with Russia. plenglish.com Beijing, May 9 (Prensa Latina) The Chinese Government on Thursday rejected the latest sanctions announced by the United States against nearly 300 international institutions and individuals, including 20 Chinese companies, for alleged links with the Russian military sector.
(2024-05-09). Cubans recall USSR's decisive role in victory over fascism. plenglish.com Havana, May 9 (Prensa Latina) Cubans on Thursday recall the 79th anniversary of the Victory Day over fascism, whose commemoration in Moscow's Red Square was attended by President Miguel Diaz-Canel at the invitation of his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin.
(2024-05-09). Eliminating AIDS, a possible goal with big challenges. plenglish.com Havana, May 9 (Prensa Latina) Thinking about a world where AIDS stops being a public health threat is far from being a chimera, as it is a possible goal with the combined action of governments and communities.
(2024-05-09). UN demands guarantees for former Guatemalan anti-corruption official. plenglish.com United Nations, May 9 (Prensa Latina) The United Nations called on Wednesday for legal guarantees for former Guatemalan anti-corruption official Claudia Gonzalez, who remains under ongoing prosecution for her work for the International Commission Against Impunity (CICIG).
(2024-05-09). Cuban prime minister meets with Turkish Parliament speaker. plenglish.com Havana, May 9 (Prensa Latina) Prime Minister Manuel Marrero met with Numan Kurtulmu≈ü, speaker of the Grand National Assembly (Parliament) of Türkiye, who is on an official visit to Havana at the invitation of his counterpart, Esteban Lazo.
(2024-05-09). Chile is a polarized state that tries to discipline the population by force. pressenza.com Carabineros assassinated. | In the early hours of the 97th anniversary of the founding of the Carabineros, three non-commissioned officers were murdered on the road between Cañete and Tirúa, in the province of Arauco, Biobío region; an event considered to be one of the worst attacks against this institution in living memory, and in response to which the government declared three days of mourning and the President held an emergency meeting in the early hours of the morning at the Government Palace. | According to initial reports, the victims were officers of the Public Order Police (COP) who had been patrolling th…
(2024-05-09). EcoWaste Coalition: Over 20 Stores Sell Mercury Cosmetics in Pasay City. pressenza.com 
9 May 2024, Quezon City. The toxics watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition denounced the rampant sale in Pasay City of imported skin-whitening products laden with mercury as if such act is within the bounds of law. | The group revealed the unlawful act after identifying over 20 retail stores that sell one or more brands of cosmetics adulterated with mercury, a highly toxic chemical not allowed as an ingredient in cosmetics such as skin whiteners. | Mercury and its compounds are included in Annex II of the ASEAN Cosmetic Directive, which enumerates the substances that must not form part of the composition of cosmetic…
(2024-05-09). Realizan en Argentina segundo paro general contra medidas de Milei. radiohc.cu La Habana, 9 may (RHC) Organizaciones sindicales de Argentina participan hoy en el segundo paro general convocado por la Confederación General del Trabajo (CGT) contra las políticas del presidente Javier Milei.
(2024-05-09). Luchadores cubanos por otros tres cupos para París-2024. radiohc.cu La Habana, 9 may (JIT).- Cuba buscará tres cupos para los Juegos Olímpicos de París 2024 durante el clasificatorio mundial de lucha previsto desde este jueves en Estambul, Turquía.
(2024-05-09). New World Order… smoothiex12.blogspot.com 
(2024-05-09). Victory Day Parade… smoothiex12.blogspot.com for those who cannot find link. This is Sevastopol's TV feed.
(2024-05-09). Honduras Supports President Petro in the Face of a Coup Attempt. telesurenglish.net lOn Wednesday, Honduran President Xiomara Castro expressed her support for Colombian President Gustavo Petro, who warned that his opponents are seeking to remove him from power through a coup. | RELATED: | "Our total and absolute support for the President of Colombia, Gustavo Petro, in his international denouncement that a coup d'état is being plotted against the people of Colombia," Castro stated. | Previously, the…
(2024-05-09). April Breaks Global Heat Record: Copernicus Agency. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, the European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) said that year 2024 has seen the warmest April ever recorded globally. This April also marked the 11th month in a row that was the hottest on record. | RELATED: | The average global surface air temperature hit 15.03 degrees Celsius last month, 0.67 degrees Celsius above the 1991 to 2020 April average, and 0.14 degrees Celsius higher than the previous r…
(2024-05-09). USAID Carries Out Covert Operations Against Venezuela: Gil. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, Venezuelan Foreign Affairs Minister Yvan Gil denounced that the United States Agency for International Cooperation (USAID) carries out covert operations against his country. | RELATED: | The Bolivian diplomat also pointed out that the U.S. Government uses the issue of migration as an instrument to promote sanctions against the Venezuelan people. | "USAID is an agency of covert political operations. Fakers and…
(2024-05-09). The West Seeks to Distort the Truth About WW2: Putin. telesurenglish.net On Thursday, Russian President Vladimir Putin led the commemorative events for the 79th anniversary of Victory Day over Nazi Germany in World War II. | RELATED: | "We will not allow anyone to threaten us. Our strategic forces are always on alert," he said, adding that Russia will do everything possible to prevent "a world collision." | The Russian president also denounced that "revanchism" is part of the policy of Wester…
(2024-05-09). Venezuelan Growth in Q1 2024 Exceeds IMF Projection. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodriguez confirmed that her country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth during the first four months of 2024 exceeded the forecasts of the International Monetary Fund (IMF). | RELATED: | During the 7th edition of the Retail Radiography 2024 event, she stated that the official growth figures coincide with the numbers reported by Venezuelan entrepreneurs. | "The data indicate…
(2024-05-09). Russia Has Always Stood by the Cuban People: Putin. telesurenglish.net On Thursday, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel held a meeting at the Grand Kremlin Palace in Moscow. | RELATED: | The Russian leader thanked Diaz-Canel for attending the Victory Day Parade and emphasized that Cuba-Russian relations are based on mutual friendship and respect. | "The Soviet Union and modern Russia have always stood by the Cuban people in their struggle for their interest…
(2024-05-09). Slovenia Prepares to Recognize Palestine as a State. telesurenglish.net On Thursday, the government of Slovenia began the procedure of recognizing the State of Palestine to help end the violence in Gaza. | RELATED: | "Atrocities that we see in Gaza every day are inadmissible and have to stop," Prime Minister Robert Golob told a news conference following a government session. | Slovenia's government coalition, which is composed of three center-left parties, is united on the plan to recognize the State of Palestine, he said, adding th…
(2024-05-09). Zimbabwe improves country's food security. tvbrics.com 
Officials of the country support the nation…
(2024-05-09). UAE leadership prioritises achievement of the SDGs. tvbrics.com 
The National SDG Committee is responsible for a number of key tasks…
(2024-05-09). The impact of artificial intelligence on different industries. tvbrics.com 
The pros and cons of advancing innovative technologies…
(2024-05-09). The Victory Parade takes place on Red Square in Moscow. tvbrics.com 
Leaders of Cuba, Belarus, Kazakhstan and other countries arrived in the Russian capital to take part in the celebrations…
(2024-05-09). In France, Xi rejects Macron's call for China to pressure Russia in Ukraine war. wsws.org The summit unfolded under the shadow of French threats to send ground troops to Ukraine, and Russian threats to respond to a NATO ground invasion with nuclear weapons.
(2024-05-09). Genuine socialism will triumph in Ukraine. wsws.org This is the text of the introductory speech delivered by Maxim Goldarb, head of the Union of Left Forces — For a New Socialism party, to the 2024 International May Day Online Rally.
(2024-05-09). Ukraine war: Zelensky replaces special operations chief for second time in 6 months, at uncertain time of Russia conflict. scmp.com The shake-up comes at an uncertain time for Ukraine, with Russian troops advancing, taking advantage of Kyiv's manpower shortage, and dwindling ammunition.
(2024-05-09). Joy Neumeyer: Moscow's Story. newleftreview.org Joy Neumeyer on Jade McGlynn, Memory Makers and Russia's War. Twin studies, scholarly and less so, of the uses of the past in Putin's war for Ukraine.
(2024-05-09). Roger Waters calls for release of Ukrainian Trotskyist Bogdan Syrotiuk. wsws.org In recent days, the campaign for the release of the Ukrainian Trotskyist Bogdan Syrotiuk, who was arrested by the Ukrainian Secret Service (SBU) on April 25 for his socialist opposition to the far-right Zelensky government and the NATO-instigated war between Russia and Ukraine, has gathered momentum.
(2024-05-09). Watch: Russia marks Victory Day, emboldened by Ukraine war gains. scmp.com The May 9 parade marks the Soviet Union's defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II and has become one of Russia's most important public holidays.
(2024-05-09). Transport Workers Union president threatens legal action against Columbia University protesters. wsws.org TWU rank-and-file members must reject his slanders and countermand the threats of legal action. Instead, workers must organize actions in defense of the students.
(2024-05-09). Australian chopper and Chinese fighter involved in so-called "near miss" wsws.org The Australian government and media, as well as the US, have deliberately inflated the incident, exploiting it to again ratchet up tensions with Beijing.
(2024-05-09). New bans on Huawei: Another shot in Biden's economic war on China. wsws.org The rise of Chinese hi-tech companies such as Huawei highlight the historic decline of US imperialism which is prepared to resort to all methods to maintain its global economic and military dominance.
(2024-05-09). Union federations turn May Day in Brazil into platform for Lula government. wsws.org President Lula is pursuing a corporatist agenda to integrate the unions into the state in order to suppress the class struggle in Brazil.
(2024-05-09). The fight against war is a fight against the union bureaucracies. wsws.org This is the text of the introductory speech delivered by Will Lehman, an autoworker at Mack Trucks in Macungie, Pennsylvania, and member of the International Workers Alliance of Rank-and-File Committees, to the 2024 International May Day Online Rally.
(2024-05-09). Australian state Labor government austerity budget targets health, education, social services. wsws.org The austerity budget is another demonstration of the ruthlessly pro-business, anti-working class character of the Victorian state Labor government.
(2024-05-09). Wheat enters harvest in Yunnan. ecns.cn Wheat crops enter harvest season on the bank of Dianchi Lake in Kunming, southwest China's Yunnan Province, May 8, 2024.
(2024-05-09). A strong US dollar could bring Asia more pain, especially if Trump wins. scmp.com The prospect of 'higher for longer' interest rates and a 'stronger for longer' US dollar has hit Asian markets particularly hard, with Japan an extreme example. The only way the dollar will fall meaningfully is if the US economy slows sharply and the Fed cuts rates sooner and at a faster pace than markets expect.
(2024-05-09). Robin Brownfield, Green Party Candidate for NJ's 1st Congressional District Condemns HR 6090 — Responds to Rep. Norcross. fightbackbetter.com Congressman Donald Norcross is so proud of violating the First Amendment by voting for the TikTok ban, that he's done…
(2024-05-09). Fishing industry facing pressure from climate crisis. independentaustralia.net 
(2024-05-09). Xi concludes Serbia visit with elevated ties, emotional moments. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping wrapped up his state visit to Serbia on Wednesday, bundling up a multitude of deals and a strengthened bond of friendship with the country.
(2024-05-09). Post-Brexit, thousands of shoppers swapped London for Paris, Milan and Madrid for 'tourist tax'. scmp.com The UK ended the tax-free shopping incentive for tourists in 2021 and has resisted strong lobbying from retailers and other companies linked to the tourism sector.
(2024-05-09). Amid China tech advances, US national security is 'foremost': top Biden official. scmp.com American vulnerability to Chinese overcapacity also a concern being tackled, Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo tells key House Appropriations committee.
(2024-05-09). Immediate Release: CAIR-NJ Welcomes Teaneck Arrest of Man Who Allegedly Threatened Pro-Palestinian Protester with a Knife. fightbackbetter.com CAIR-NJ Welcomes Teaneck Arrest of Man Who Allegedly Threatened Pro-Palestinian Protester with a Knife (NEWARK,‚ÄØNJ, 5/08/2024) —‚ÄØThe New Jersey chapter of…
(2024-05-09). President to engage Northern Cape residents on various issues. sanews.gov.za President to engage Northern Cape residents on various issues | President Cyril Ramaphosa will today lead government's interaction – in the form of a District Development Model Presidential Imbizo – with communities and stakeholders within the John Taolo Gaetsewe District Municipality in the Northern Cape. | Themed "Leave No One Behind", the 12th Presidential Imbizo promotes participatory democracy and inclusive development by allowing community members and stakeholders to voice proposals and express any concerns or dissatisfaction they may have about conditions in the district or province. | The official program…
(2024-05-09). Brazilian floods: Submerged homes and floating vehicles worsen havoc | Watch Video. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: The Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul is reeling from the aftermath of torrential rains that have triggered catastrophic flooding, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. As the waters continue to rise, scenes of chaos and desperation unfold, with authorities scrambling to evacuate waterlogged neighborhoods and residents fighting to find refuge amidst the havoc.The devastation wrought by the relentless downpours has been staggering, with reports indicating a death toll of at least 95 individuals, while more than 130 remain missing and over 370 have been injured. Shockingly, over 200,000 peo…
(2024-05-09). Lola Seaton: Good Mistakes. newleftreview.org Lola Seaton on Anne Carson, Wrong Norma. Multi-form collection from one of the most erudite and ludic contemporary poets.
(2024-05-09). Insights | China and Europe: Growing cooperation and strong consensus against hegemony. ecns.cn The world today is intertwined with turmoiland changes, while multilateralism andcooperation are facing challenges ofprotectionism and confrontation. | Against this backdrop, growing coordination, dialogue and cooperation between China and France, as well as Europe are conducive to the transformation ofinternational landscapes.
(2024-05-09). FIDH and Provea react to ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan's Venezuela visit. fidh.org
(2024-05-09). Several passengers, pilots injured as Boeing 737 airplane crashes during take-off in Senegal. ptcnews.tv Boeing 737 airplane crashes: Several passengers, pilots and crew members injured as A Boeing 737-300 airplane crashed during takeoff on Thursday in Senegal. The incident unfolded at Dakar's Blaise Diagne airport, affecting Air Senegal flight HC 301 bound for Bamako. | As per the reports, as many as 85 people were on board including 79 passengers, two pilots and four members of the personnel navigation cabinEmergency services were called in to evacuate passengers, and airport operations have been suspended, and emergency services are assisting in passenger evacuation. Aviation Safety Network (ASN) also took to th…
(2024-05-09). Attempts to pursue 'Taiwan Independence' doomed to fail: Foreign Ministry. ecns.cn Any attempt to pursue "Taiwan independence" under any pretext or in any form will not succeed, Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian said on Thursday.
(2024-05-09). Absa Bank Uganda announces sh152 million for 2024 Captain's Bell golf. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Absa Bank Uganda has announced a sh152 million sponsorship package for the 2024 edition of the Captain's Bell Tournament that is scheduled for 18 May 2024 at the Uganda Golf Club, Kitante. This the annual tournament where the new Captain hosts the club members and introduces the new management …
(2024-05-09). Xi attends welcome ceremony held by Hungarian President Sulyok, Prime Minister Orban in Budapest. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping attended a welcome ceremony jointly held by Hungarian President Tamas Sulyok and Prime Minister Viktor Orban Thursday.
(2024-05-09). A Manifesto for upholding human rights in the European Union. fidh.org At a time when democracy, the rule of law, and freedoms are under threat in the Union, the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and its member organisations are launching a Manifesto for human rights aimed at the candidates for the upcoming European elections in June. The goal? To urge them to commit to 10 priorities to uphold human rights during their next mandate.
| The Manifesto is available in several languages and is currently being translated into numerous European (…) | – |
(2024-05-09). Russia holds military parade to mark victory over Nazi Germany. independent.co.ug 
MOSCOW | Xinhua | Russia on Thursday held an annual military parade on Moscow's downtown Red Square to mark the 79th anniversary of the Soviet Union's Victory over Nazi Germany in 1945. Addressing troops and guests ahead of the parade, Russian President Vladimir Putin paid his tribute to all the soldiers of the anti-Fascist coalition …
(2024-05-09). No good reason for Europe to follow the US' China containment strategy. scmp.com Europeans' sense of autonomy, the political lurch to the right and the urgent need for economic recovery are just a few factors suggesting Europe will break free from US-centric thinking.
(2024-05-09). Syria/Dabbagh case : First trial in France of the crimes of the Syrian authorities. fidh.org
(2024-05-09). Georgia: Parliament must drop the legislation on "transparency of foreign influence" fidh.org Georgian authorities' attempt to reintroduce the draft Law on Transparency of Foreign Influence is an attack against civil society and independent media. The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders (OMCT-FIDH) and the Human Rights Center call on the Parliament of Georgia to reject the adoption of this legislation, which is not compatible with the respect of the rights to freedom of association and expression.
Paris-Geneva-Tbilisi, May 7, 2024 — On May 1, 2024, the (…) | – |
(2024-05-09). Oliver Eagleton: Stakeholder Capitalism, Again. newleftreview.org Oliver Eagleton on Will Hutton, This Time No Mistakes. Lessons for the incoming Labour government on humanizing British capitalism, from a proselytizer of Blair's Third Way.
(2024-05-09). China's foreign trade up 5.7% in first 4 months. ecns.cn China's foreign trade of goods went up by 5.7 percent year-on-year in the first four months of this year, customs data showed on Thursday.
(2024-05-09). Donald Trump wins another delay, as Georgia court agrees to hear bid to disqualify Fani Willis. scmp.com The decision comes a day after a Florida judge postponed the classified documents trial indefinitely, as the list of stalled cases against the ex-US president grows.
(2024-05-09). Dubai-Jamaica flight with Indians sent back, MEA confirms. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: A chartered flight carrying multiple Indian passengers from Dubai to Jamaica has been sent back due to concerns over their documentation, confirmed the Ministry of External Affairs on Thursday. | MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal on Thursday said, "We are given to understand that a chartered flight from Dubai landed in Jamaica with several Indians onboard. They had prior travel and hotel bookings. However local authorities were not satisfied with their documents. They were sent back to Dubai on 7th May."As per the reports, the chartered flight was carrying "253 Indians and other foreign nationals".
(2024-05-09). China's foreign trade in first four months hits 13.81 trillion yuan. ecns.cn China's trade in goods in the first fourth months of 2024 recorded an increase of 5.7 percent year-on-year to reach 13.81 trillion yuan ($1.91 trillion), data from China's General Administration of Customs (GAC) showed on Thursday.
(2024-05-09). Nation's self-developed satellite to launch service in HKSAR. ecns.cn As China's first self-developed satellite communications system, Tiantong will offer commercial mobile services in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region on Wednesday.
(2024-05-09). Fallout as a Process: Ryo Morimoto on Fukushima. publicbooks.org "That's what my book is really trying to get at: What are the things that we have missed as a result of confronting our own fear of the invisible?"
(2024-05-09). Global tech giants in Africa AI gold rush. independent.co.ug 
Multinationals are opening a new battle front to shape the development, use, and governance of artificial intelligence in Africa, as African countries rush to create their own AI policies. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Global technology giants including Microsoft, IBM, Huawei, Nvidia, and Google are lining up to tap into a multi-billion dollar opportunity …
(2024-05-09). Men or bears? Women's safety debate pops on social media. scmp.com The random hypothetical question has gone viral in recent weeks on social media, provoking a passionate debate about women's perceptions of dangers, particularly around the opposite sex.
(2024-05-09). China signs AEO mutual recognition deals with Burundi, Iceland to boost trade. ecns.cn China has signed Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) mutual recognition agreements with Burundi and Iceland in Shenzhen city, South China's Guangdong Province, on Thursday to boost trade with the two countries.
(2024-05-09). Russia supports India, queries US over lack of evidence in Pannun case. ptcnews.tv Moscow, May 9: Dismissing US allegations against India regarding a thwarted assassination plot targeting Sikh preacher Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, the Russian Foreign Ministry has emphasised that Washington has yet to provide credible evidence implicating Indian citizens in the case.Maria Zakharova, the official spokeswoman of the Russian Foreign Ministry, stated during a briefing on Wednesday (local time) that, "According to the information we have, Washington has not yet provided any reliable evidence of the involvement of Indian citizens in the preparation of the murder of a certain GS Pannun. Speculation on thi…
(2024-05-09). Heavy rains may lead to floods in South, Southwest China. ecns.cn Torrential rains from Thursday to Sunday may leave more than a dozen rivers in southern China swollen above their flood warning levels, according to the Ministry of Water Resources.
(2024-05-09). Iran, Iraq Extend Gas Contract for Another 5 Years: NIGC Chief. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The CEO of the National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC) said the gas contract between Iran and Iraq, which would finish at the end of June 20, 2024, was extended for another five years.
(2024-05-09). What A Fracking CEO's Text Messages Tell Us About Inflation. levernews.com
(2024-05-09). Calls to address domestic and family violence met with more words. independentaustralia.net 
(2024-05-09). China opposes U.S. sanctions against Chinese companies over Russia. ecns.cn China will take necessary measures to resolutely safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese enterprises victimized by the recent U.S. sanctions, the Ministry of Commerce said on Thursday.
(2024-05-09). Panama Papers law firm co-founder Ramon Fonseca dies in hospital, lawyer says. scmp.com Ramon Fonseca, a partner in the law firm at the centre of the Panama Papers scandal over the hiding of wealth in offshore entities, has died. He was 71.
(2024-05-09). Seven-item notice scraps restrictions on homebuying in Hangzhou. ecns.cn Hangzhou, capital of East China's Zhejiang province, announced the scrapping of all restrictions on homebuying from Thursday.
(2024-05-09). Nicaragua cancels controversial Chinese canal concession after nearly a decade. scmp.com Nicaragua's congress, controlled by President Daniel Ortega, repealed a law which had given a Chinese investor a concession of up to 100 years to build and operate a canal between the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans…
(2024-05-09). China sends Smart Skynet-1 01 satellite into space. ecns.cn A Long March-3B carrier rocket carrying the Smart Skynet-1 01 satellite blasts off from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwest China's Sichuan Province, May 9, 2024.
(2024-05-09). Teach Palestine Week May 13 — 17. fightbackbetter.com Integrating lessons about Palestine into our curriculum is vital for challenging the narratives propagated by mainstream media that often demonize a people struggling for survival and dignity on their own land. We must remember that Palestine has endured continuous attacks and systematic destruction for 76 years, and we must never forget the original and ongoing Nakba. | YOUR STUDENTS deserve an honest & truthful understanding of Palestine. We strongly urge educators to incorporate lessons about Palestine into their teaching every day from May 13th to May 17th. We will provide simple 20-minute activities that…
(2024-05-09). Heatwave highlights climate vulnerabilities in Southeast Asia. globalvoices.org 
(2024-05-09). Kenya's agritech startup iProcure placed under administration. independent.co.ug 
At least 10 Kenya-based startups, including Notify Logistics, WeFarm and Kune, have shut down since 2021 because of worsening macroeconomic conditions ANALYSIS | ADONIJAH NDEGE | iProcure, the Kenyan agritech startup backed by Safaricom's Spark Fund, is now under administration after failing to settle undisclosed debts. KPMG's advisory arm has been appointed the administrator and tasked …
(2024-05-09). DMRE hosts Battery Energy Storage bidders' conference. sanews.gov.za DMRE hosts Battery Energy Storage bidders' conference | The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy will today host a bidders' conference in respect of Battery Energy Storage (bid window 3) under the Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (BESIPPPP). | The department launched a third Request for Proposal (RFP) under the Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (IPPPP), calling for the procurement of 616 MW of new generation capacity from battery energy storage technologies. | "The third battery energy storage bid window calls for 616 MW (2464 MWh) battery energy storage capacity and ancillary…
(2024-05-09). Xi says ready to jointly promote China-Hungary ties to higher levels. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping expressed on Thursday his readiness to work with Hungarian President Tamas Sulyok to carry forward the traditional friendship, deepen political mutual trust, strengthen mutually beneficial cooperation.
(2024-05-09). Most valuable treasure in Nanjing Museum: Gold Beast. ecns.cn The Gold Beast, the most valuable treasure in Nanjing Museum, is 17.5 cm long, 16 cm wide, and 10.2 cm high, weighing 9,100 grams and containing 99 percent gold.
(2024-05-09). Kwoyelo's trial: Court to deliver judgement in July. independent.co.ug 
Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The judges at the International Crimes Division of the High Court have fixed July 12 this year for delivering a verdict on former Lord's Resistance Army Commander Thomas Kwoyelo alias Latoni. The decision follows the closer of defence hearing of the former rebel commander on Wednesday before the ICD four …
(2024-05-09). Xi says ready to jointly promote high-level development of China-Hungary ties. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping expressed on Thursday his readiness to foster a good working relationship and friendship with Hungarian President Tamas Sulyok.
(2024-05-09). Colombia: ICC prosecutor should explain closure of preliminary examination to victims. fidh.org
(2024-05-09). Peng Liyuan visits Buda Castle, has tea with Hungarian first lady. ecns.cn Peng Liyuan, wife of Chinese President Xi Jinping, on invitation visited the Buda Castle and had tea with Zsuzsanna Nagy, wife of Hungarian President Tamas Sulyok, on Thursday.
(2024-05-09). Russia accuses US of interference in India's elections amid religious freedom criticism. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: The Russian foreign ministry has accused the US of attempting to destabilise India during its 2024 Lok Sabha elections, following criticism from a US federal commission regarding alleged violations of religious freedom in New Delhi. According to RT news, Maria Zakharova, spokesperson for the Russian foreign ministry, stated that Washington's lack of understanding of India's national mentality and history leads to unfounded accusations about religious freedoms in the country. Zakharova said such actions were disrespectful to India and constitute interference in its internal affairs.
(2024-05-09). CENSUS TONIGHT: UBOS to mount road-blocks. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda's 2024 National Housing and Population Census kicks off in a few hours time, and starting midnight, roadblocks will be staged on highways where individuals in transit will be counted. They will categorized as the 'floating population'. Chris Mukiza, the Uganda Bureau of Statistics-UBOS Executive Director said that with the support …
(2024-05-09). Vladimir Putin warns of global clash as Russia marks Victory Day. scmp.com Russian president uses to speech to warn that his nuclear forces were 'always' on alert and that Russia would not tolerate any threats from the West.
(2024-05-09). Xi arrives in Budapest for state visit to Hungary. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives in Budapest for a state visit to Hungary at the invitation of Hungarian President Tamas Sulyok and Prime Minister Viktor Orban, May 8, 2024.
(2024-05-09). Peoples Organization for Progress, Racial Justice Group Calls Upon Princeton University to Drop the Charges Against Student Protesters. fightbackbetter.com THE PEOPLE'S ORGANIZATION FOR PROGRESS PO BOX 22505 NEWARK, NJ 07101 973 801-0001 CONTACT: LAWRENCE HAMM MAY 8, 2024 FOR…
(2024-05-09). 'Sudan's civil war could last years if nothing is done': An interview with Hatim Abdulaziz. globalvoices.org 
Humanitarian aid covers less than 5 percent of the country's needs.Originally published on For the In…
(2024-05-09). China launches new satellite. ecns.cn China on Thursday launched a Long March-3B carrier rocket, placing a new satellite in space."ÄÄ…
(2024-05-09). Denmark, Ireland to partner with CSOs in Karamoja on human rights. independent.co.ug 
Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Royal Danish Embassy in Uganda together with Ireland, the Netherlands, and Sweden have launched a partnership with civil societies in the Karamoja sub-region. The partnership was launched on Tuesday in Moroto district, focusing on promoting accountability, civic engagement, and Human Rights. Partners who will benefit from the program include …
(2024-05-09). 'Panda Train' on China-Laos railway makes debut in SW China. ecns.cn The train, decorated with images, paintings, and mascots of giant panda and named as "Panda Train", which operates along Southwest China's Guiyang and Xishuangbanna cities and Vientiane, Vang Vieng, Luang Prabang in Laos, departed from Guiyang on Wednesday.
(2024-05-09). 9 dead, 2 hurt in Ningxia crash. ecns.cn Nine people died and two were injured in a car-truck crash in Qingtongxia, Ningxia Hui autonomous region on Thursday morning.
(2024-05-09). Ministry moves to ensure all rural households have water access. ecns.cn The Ministry of Water Resources will roll out tailored measures to ensure that all rural households will be covered by water supply projects.
(2024-05-09). New US and China climate envoys, seeking show of progress, meet for first time in Washington. scmp.com Bilateral working group sessions meant to build on agreements reached last year and restore top-level engagement as pledged at Xi-Biden summit.
(2024-05-09). Tech war: China's use of RISC-V chip standard faces headwinds amid US scrutiny and Google's end of Android support. scmp.com China's strengthened push to use RISC-V, an open-source chip-design architecture, is facing new risks amid scrutiny by the US and Google's move to stop supporting it on Android.
(2024-05-09). European Elections 2024: FIDH calls on European election candidates to commit to human rights. fidh.org
(2024-05-09). Minister Bahati sides with UMA on high interest rates. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The State Minister for Trade, Industry and Cooperatives in charge of Industry, David Bahati has teamed up with the Uganda Manufacturers Association to demand for lower cost of credit by the commercial and development banks so as to meet the intended needs of the businesses. Bahati says Uganda has the …
(2024-05-09). Boeing 737 catches fires, skids off runway at Senegal airport, injuring at least 11 people. scmp.com A nighttime video shared on social media showed a plane with the logo of Senegal-based airline Transair standing in grass with a wing covered in fire-suppressing foam.
(2024-05-09). Iran's Missile, Military Might Non-Negotiable: President. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi reiterated that the country will not negotiate over its missile and defense capabilities.
(2024-05-09). Campus Protests: Why Media Coverage Is More Drama Than Substance. newsone.com 
Protest leaders at Columbia University are interviewed. | Protest movements can look very different depending on where you stand, both literally and figuratively. | For protesters, demonstrations are usually the result of meticulous planning by advocacy groups and leaders aimed at getting a message out to a wider world or to specific institu…
(2024-05-09). Are sleaze revelations fueling 20 percent GOP vote for dropout Haley? peoplesworld.org 
INDIANAPOLIS—It's bad enough that women and everyone who supports them are hearing stories in the current Trump trial about how he compared a porn star with whom he was about to have sex to his own daughter and how he assured the performer that his wife, Melania, was not an issue because they did not …
(2024-05-09). Dramatic footage shows cargo plane's emergency landing at Istanbul airport caught on camera. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: A gripping scene unfolded at Istanbul Airport as a cargo aircraft executed an emergency landing after experiencing a malfunction with its front landing gear. The Boeing 767, operated by FedEx Express, was captured in a video circulating on social media, utilizing its rear landing gear before gently lowering its nose with the front part of the fuselage.The aircraft was completing its journey from Paris to Istanbul when the pilots discovered that the front landing gear had failed to deploy, according to reports from the state-run Anadolu Agency.
(2024-05-09). US House quickly defeats Marjorie Taylor Greene's effort to oust Speaker Mike Johnson. scmp.com Democrats joined Republicans in a 359-43 vote, avoiding a replay of the chaos in October when predecessor Kevin McCarthy was removed from the role.
(2024-05-09). Iran's Deputy FM Stresses Tehran-Dushanbe Cooperation in Fight against Terrorism. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Ali Baqeri described cooperation between Iran and Tajikistan in the fight against terrorism as necessary.
(2024-05-09). Tehran to Host Iran-Turkey Joint Economic Cooperation Commission. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran's minister of roads and urban development said the meeting of the Iran-Turkey Joint Economic Cooperation Commission will be held in Tehran within the next weeks.
(2024-05-09). Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist) Liberation: The dictator is down, throw him out! links.org.au 
CPI(ML) Liberation — The first two phases of the ongoing Lok Sabha elections have set the tone and direction of these elections. We the people of India must now take it forward to ensure a clear victory…
(2024-05-09). Georgia: International solidarity with Georgian civil society. fidh.org More than forty-five human rights organisations from around the world, including FIDH and OMCT within the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, signed a letter in solidarity with Georgian civil society, condemning the efforts of the Georgian government to introduce the law on the transparency of foreign influence.
As human rights defenders across the globe, we are deeply troubled by efforts of the Georgian government to stifle civil society voices (…) | – |
(2024-05-09). Rains, destruction and deaths in the south of Brazil demand a new term to define a climate catastrophe. globalvoices.org 
(2024-05-09). Chinese leader Xi Jinping's Serbia trip 'timed to increase tensions' with West, US envoy says. scmp.com Xi's arrival and remarks published in Serbia coincided with 25th anniversary of US air strike that killed three Chinese journalists.
(2024-05-09). Why China's diversified economy garners both praise and criticism. scmp.com China has achieved economic success not just through repurposing Western technology but by rapidly upgrading and adapting it. Top-down management coexists with local autonomy and bottom-up innovation in the Chinese industrial ecosystem.
(2024-05-09). SIROTA'S SIGNALS: Why Hasn't Biden Closed This Tax Loophole? levernews.com
(2024-05-09). Indian student Rupesh Chandra Chintakindi reported missing in Chicago since May 2. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: An Indian student, Rupesh Chandra Chintakindi, has been reported missing in Chicago since May 2. The Consulate General of India in Chicago has initiated efforts in coordination with local authorities and the Indian diaspora to locate and reestablish contact with him.In a recent statement posted on X, the Consulate General of India expressed deep concern over Rupesh Chandra Chintakindi's disappearance, stating, "The Consulate is deeply concerned learning that Indian student Rupesh Chandra Chintakindi is incommunicado since May 2. Consulate is in touch with the police and the Indian diaspora hoping…
(2024-05-09). China committed to optimizing marine test sites. ecns.cn Over the past few years, China has strived to build a series of marine test sites across the country so as to better meet the needs for testing advanced marine equipment and contribute to the development of relevant emerging industries.
(2024-05-09). Immediate Release: CAIR-NJ Report Shows Highest Number of Bias Complaints, 103 Percent Increase from Previous Year. fightbackbetter.com CAIR-NJ Report Shows Highest Number of Bias Complaints, 103 Percent Increase from Previous Year (NEWARK, NJ, 04/30/2024) — The New Jersey chapter of…
(2024-05-09). Greece: Acquittal of migrants' rights defender Panayote Dimitras. fidh.org
(2024-05-09). Pierre Vesperini: What to Do With the Past? newleftreview.org Above the fray of mediatized controversy, a classicist situates the heritage of the 'West' in the long view. A culture forged by the interplay of ecclesiastical, capitalist and emancipatory forces; the catastrophes of European world conquest and their weight on the present. Does Benjamin offer a way through the impasse?
(2024-05-09). Police arrests enumerator over loss of census tablet. independent.co.ug 
Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police in Luwero district have arrested an enumerator over the theft of a tablet ahead of a census exercise on Thursday. Uganda Bureau of Statistics has deployed 1532 enumerators and 192 supervisors in Luwero district for the National Population Census scheduled to start on Thursday, May 10, 2024. Each enumerator …
(2024-05-09). Serbian blueberries to be imported to China. ecns.cn Serbia-produced fresh blueberries that meet requirements will be allowed to be imported to China with immediate effect, China's General Administration of Customs (GAC) announced on Thursday.
(2024-05-09). Perry Anderson: Pathbreakers High and Low. newleftreview.org A decade ago, Christopher Clark upended conventional accounts of the origins of the First World War; he has now rewritten the history of the European revolutions of 1848—1849, and proposed a new way of considering their outcomes. Analytically, what differentiates and what connects these two outstanding achievements?
(2024-05-09). Azerbaijan: Arbitrary detention of Anar Mammadli. fidh.org In a context of increasing crackdown on civil society in Azerbaijan, more than 30 organisations including OMCT and FIDH in the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders call for the immediate release of Anar Mammadli and urge the authorities of Azerbaijan to end reprisals against human rights defenders in the country.
We, the undersigned human rights organisations, condemn in strongest possible terms the Azerbaijani authorities' detention of Anar Mammadli, (…) | – |
(2024-05-09). TikTok to expand e-commerce business into Mexico and major Western European markets amid scrutiny in the US, EU. scmp.com The popular social media platform has started to invite merchants for a beta run of TikTok Shop in Mexico, France, Germany, Italy and Spain.
(2024-05-09). Sahra Wagenknecht: Condition of Germany. newleftreview.org Interview with a prominent leader of the German left on the state of her country, currently the epicentre of converging crises—geopolitical, economic, environmental. With politics swerving right under an SPD-led government, flux and refoundation on the left.
(2024-05-09). Ministry picks May as national Mental Health Education Month. ecns.cn The Ministry of Education has designated the month of May as the national Mental Health Education Month to help raise awareness about the issue, it announced on Wednesday.
(2024-05-09). US presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jnr says he thinks worm ate part of his brain. scmp.com The independent White House hopeful made the claim in a 2012 deposition as part of his divorce from his second wife, but says he has since recovered.
(2024-05-09). United States: Crack lines in the Democratic Party — The battle at Columbia University as a mirror of the battle among Democrats. links.org.au 
Neal Meyer — It's too soon to draw up a full balance sheet of the students' encampments but one part of the story is clear: the fault lines in the Democratic Party's coalition are growing bigger.
(2024-05-09). Germany rattled by violent attacks on politicians ahead of European elections. scmp.com Further attacks on politicians in Germany have rattled the country and prompted renewed outrage from leaders, after Berlin's former mayor was assaulted in a library.
(2024-05-09). TCM Festival 2024: The 'Coachella of Classic Movies' rides again in Hollywood. peoplesworld.org 
LOS ANGELES — As a film historian/critic, Turner Classic Movies is my favorite TV channel, and I eagerly look forward to its annual film festival featuring screenings, celebrities, panels and parties devoted to vintage films in—where else?—Hollywood. This year, the TCM Classic Film Festival turned 15 years old with the central theme: "Most Wanted: Crime …
(2024-05-09). Israel vuelve a cerrar el cruce de Kerem Shalom al sur de Gaza. telesurtv.net La Unrwa alertó que no estaba siendo provista de ayuda humanitaria la Franja de Gaza.
(2024-05-09). Universidades españolas se suman a protestas antisionistas. telesurtv.net Las protestas contra el genocidio israelí en Palestina que comenzaron en universidades de Estados Unidos se extienden por todo el mundo.
(2024-05-09). Otro estelar se lesiona y se perderá la VNL. radiohc.cu La Habana, 9 may (JIT).- El grueso de la selección masculina cubana que participará en la Liga de Naciones de Voleibol 2024 se entrena desde hace varias jornadas en la escuela nacional de este deporte, ubicada en La Habana.
(2024-05-09). Visitar Rusia constituye momento de aprendizaje, asegura Díaz-Canel. radiohc.cu Moscú, 9 may (RHC) El presidente de Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel, aseguró hoy aquí, en encuentro con su homólogo Vladimir Putin, que llegar a Rusia representa un espacio para el aprendizaje.
(2024-05-09). Presidente ruso recibe a su homólogo cubano en el Kremlin. radiohc.cu Moscú, 9 mayo (RHC) En el contexto de la visita de trabajo que realiza el presidente de Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel a Rusia fue recibido hoy en el Gran Palacio del Kremlin por el mandatario ruso, Vladimir Putin.
(2024-05-09). Rusia no tolerará amenazas, dice Putin. radiohc.cu La Habana, 9 may (RHC) Rusia hará su máximo esfuerzo para evitar una confrontación global pero no dejará que la amenacen, afirmó hoy el presidente Vladimir Putin, en su discurso con motivo del aniversario 79 de la victoria sobre el fascismo.
(2024-05-09). Reportan incremento de viajes aéreos entre Estados Unidos y Cuba. radiohc.cu La Habana, 9 mayo (RHC) El periódico Granma, señaló en una nota publicada este jueves que uno de los propósitos de la participación de American Airlines en la recién concluida Feria Internacional del Turismo, FitCuba 2024, fue avanzar en el crecimiento de la conectividad aérea entre Miami y este país.
(2024-05-09). Anisley y Prisis en valioso cuarto lugar en ensayo del clavados en París. radiohc.cu La Habana, 9 may (JIT).- Las cubanas Anisley García y Prisis Leidy Ruiz anclaron en el cuarto lugar del evento sincronizado de trampolín desde tres metros, en el campeonato internacional convocado para probar la instalación que acogerá el clavados de los Juegos Olímpicos de París 2024.
(2024-05-09). Una histórica visita. radiohc.cu Más de seis décadas se cumplen del restablecimiento de relaciones diplomáticas entre Cuba y Rusia, que han estado marcadas por el respeto, la solidaridad y un fluido diálogo, pero sobretodo por la amistad entre los pueblos de los dos países.
(2024-05-09). Atletismo cubano con solo seis figuras a Iberoamericano en Brasil. radiohc.cu La Habana, 9 may (RHC).- Seis figuras del atletismo cubano intervendrán el fin de semana en el Campeonato Iberoamericano de Cuiabá, Brasil, lo que marca una reducción considerable con respecto a la selección anunciada inicialmente.
(2024-05-09). Ministro ecuatoriano reconoce crisis electroenergética. telesurtv.net Los legisladores declararon que "la suma de acciones irresponsables y negligentes, sumado a la falta de celeridad, en un problema que conocíamos desde diciembre, impresiona y da para sospechar.
(2024-05-09). Constitucional guatemalteco ampara a fiscal general y evita cese. telesurtv.net María Consuelo Porras se mostró molesta por la propuesta del presidente, Bernardo Arévalo, de reformar la Ley Orgánica de dicha entidad, debido a que se busca removerla del cargo.
(2024-05-09). Pedro Castillo acusa al Congreso peruano por negarle pensión vitalicia. telesurtv.net El reclamo ocurre luego de que la defensa presentara, en el pasado de marzo, la pensión vitalicia y que fuera rechazada.
(2024-05-09). Constitucional colombiano no avala el Ministerio de Igualdad. telesurtv.net Gustavo Petro subrayó que la democracia está en emergencia y que se está preparando un golpe de estado blando en Colombia.
(2024-05-09). Venezuela felicita a Rusia y Belarús por Día de la Victoria. telesurtv.net Cada 9 de mayo se evoca el triunfo de la entonces Unión de Repúblicas Socialistas Soviéticas sobre el fascismo alemán, del que se cumplen 79 años.
(2024-05-09). Argentina realiza nuevo Paro General contra Gobierno de Milei. telesurtv.net Los sindicatos denuncian la Ley Bases y Puntos de Partida para la Libertad de los Argentinos que incluye la privatización de empresas,.
(2024-05-09). Presidente ruso encabeza el 79 aniversario del Día de la Victoria sobre el nazismo. telesurtv.net En su discurso, el mandatario ruso sostuvo que "no permitiremos que nadie nos amenace. Nuestras fuerzas estratégicas están siempre en alerta".
(2024-05-09). Gobierno argentino descontará a trabajadores que salgan al paro. telesurtv.net "La patria no se vende", refirió la Confederación General del Trabajo.
(2024-05-09). Llama olímpica llega a Marsella tras su despedida en Grecia. telesurtv.net El presidente francés Emmanuel Macron dijo que la llegada de la llama a suelo francés era motivo para estar "orgullosos".
(2024-05-09). Pronostican temperaturas mayores a los 45 grados en México. telesurtv.net Protección Civil informó que el calor impactará la capital de Nuevo León, Monterrey, la segunda ciudad más grande de México.
(2024-05-09). Crecimiento de Venezuela en primer cuatrimestre de 2024 supera proyección de FMI. telesurtv.net Vicepresidenta Delcy Rodríguez consideró que comportamiento económico del resto del año será mejor que este primer cuatrimestre.
(2024-05-09). Consejo transitorio de Haití pide que Kenia inicie intervención. telesurtv.net Hace varias semanas, el presidente de Kenia aseguró que su país "está listo y dispuesto" a enviar policías para ayudar a restablecer el orden en Haití tras la instalación del Consejo Presidencial.
(2024-05-09). Declaran alerta roja en Honduras por contaminación atmosférica. telesurtv.net La capa de humo, en combinación con las altas temperaturas, reduce la visibilidad, lo que ha llevado al cierre temporal del aeropuerto Toncontín.
(2024-05-09). Petro denuncia golpe blando tras acusaciones del CNE colombiano. telesurtv.net Ante estas supuestas acusaciones, Petro dijo en X que la formulación por parte de CNE representa una "arbitrariedad" y que constituyen una "abierta ruptura constitucional".
(2024-05-09). Visita de Xi Jinping a Hungría fortalece vínculos bilaterales. telesurtv.net Xi Jinping, llegó este miércoles a Hungría, país donde concluye su gira europea, en una visita de trabajo que durará tres días.
(2024-05-09). AstraZeneca retirará vacuna contra Covid-19 en todo el mundo. telesurtv.net La compañía manifestó que desde el 7 de mayo procedería a retirar la comercialización de la vacuna Vaxzevria en Europa.
(2024-05-09). Continúa solidaridad con teleSUR tras cierre de señal en Argentina. telesurtv.net Afirman que retirar la señal de Telesur es un ataque contra la libertad de expresión y la unidad latinoamericana.
(2024-05-09). Aumentan a 100 los muertos por inundaciones en el sur de Brasil. telesurtv.net Las fuertes lluvias en el sur del país, son una de las peores tragedias climáticas de la historia de Brasil y se cree que en las próximas horas la situación pueda empeorar.
(2024-05-09). Ejército israelí intensificó ataques aéreos y terrestres contra Gaza. radiohc.cu La Habana, 9 may (RHC) El Ejército israelí intensificó en las últimas horas sus bombardeos y amplió su ofensiva terrestre en Gaza, en medio de temores globales por un asalto a la superpoblada ciudad de Rafah, reportaron hoy medios de prensa.
(2024-05-09). Cuba recuerda a Celia Sánchez, la flor más autóctona de la Revolución. radiohc.cu La Habana, 9 mayo (RHC) El Miembro del Buró Político y Secretario de Organización del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba, Roberto Morajes Ojeda recordó hoy a través de su cuenta en X el 104 aniversario del natalicio de Celia Sánchez Manduley.
(2024-05-09). El 3 de junio comenzará proceso de transición del poder en Panamá. telesurtv.net Durante su encuentro en el Palacio de Las Garzas, Cortizo felicitó a Mulino por su victoria, así como abordaron temas de seguridad pública y economía y finanzas, entre otros.
(2024-05-09). Israel bombardea zonas civiles en Gaza con saldo de decenas de muertos. telesurtv.net En Rafah, al sur de la Franja de Gaza, ocho civiles fueron asesinados por aviones de la ocupación en una casa de la familia Eid al oeste de la ciudad.
(2024-05-09). Minuto a minuto del asedio israelí contra la Franja de Gaza. telesurtv.net La OMS ha alertado sobre la grave situación sanitaria en Gaza y la falta de recursos para atender a la población afectada por los ataques israelíes.
(2024-05-09). OMS alerta situación en Gaza tras el cierre del cruce de Rafah. telesurtv.net En Gaza, la OMS es quien coordina el trabajo de los 179 especialistas extranjeros y 800 trabajadores locales, quienes integran los veinte equipos médicos de emergencia.
(2024-05-09). Más de 395 proyectos de investigación de ciclo completo forman parte de la carpeta de BioCubaFarma. radiohc.cu La Habana, 9 mayo (RHC) El Grupo Empresarial BioCubaFarma ejecuta un total de 396 proyectos de investigación, desarrollo e innovación concebidos a ciclo completo —desde la concepción de la idea hasta el producto final aplicado—, y están concentrados, fundamentalmente, en el cáncer, enfermedades infecciosas, autoinmunes, neurodegenerativas, cicatrización, inflamación crónica y aplicaciones agropecuarias.
(2024-05-09). Las Tunas recupera la cima en béisbol cubano. radiohc.cu La Habana, 9 may (PL).- El monarca exponente, Las Tunas, remontó ante Sancti Spíritus para vencerlo 7-6 y regresar a la cima de la Serie Nacional de Béisbol.
(2024-05-09). Llegarán a Haití más aviones militares de Estados Unidos. radiohc.cu Puerto Príncipe, 9 mayo (RHC) Más de 100 vuelos del ejército de Estados Unidos y aviones arrendados por el Departamento de Estado de la nación norteña se esperan en Puerto Príncipe en las próximas jornadas.
(2024-05-09). Cuba y Maldivas intercambian para acercar intereses mutuos. radiohc.cu Malé, 9 mayo (RHC) Cuba y Maldivas avanzan hoy en vías de acercar a ambas naciones mediante la cooperación en áreas como la salud, el deporte y la capacitación y desarrollo de recursos humanos.
(2024-05-09). Real Madrid remonta a lo grande y disputará título de Champions. radiohc.cu La Habana, 9 may (PL).- El Real Madrid apeló a la estirpe de los grandes para remontar ante el Bayern Múnich y derrotarlo por 2-1 en la vuelta de las semifinales de la Liga de Campeones del fútbol europeo.
(2024-05-09). Judocas cubanos buscarán puntos en Grand Slam de Kazajistán. radiohc.cu La Habana, 9 may (JIT).- Siete cubanos intervendrán desde el 10 de mayo y hasta el 12 en el Grand Slam de Judo de Qazaqstán Barysy 2024, en Kazajistán.
(2024-05-09). Comisión parlamentaria rechazó medidas coercitivas contra Venezuela. radiohc.cu Caracas, 9 mayo (RHC) La Comisión Permanente de Energía y Petróleo de la Asamblea Nacional, Parlamento, de Venezuela rechazó de manera contundente las medidas coercitivas y unilaterales impuestas por Estados Unidos, se informó hoy aquí.
(2024-05-09). Transforman prácticas agrícolas en Cuba con asistencia de FAO. radiohc.cu La Habana, 9 mayo (RHC) La Organización de las Naciones Unidas para la Alimentación y la Agricultura (FAO) avaló la introducción en Cuba de prácticas forestales, agroforestales y silvopastoriles sostenibles hoy frente a los desafíos climáticos.
(2024-05-09). Presidentes cubano y ruso ratifican sintonía en sus vínculos. telesurtv.net "Nosotros siempre apoyaremos al pueblo cubano y estamos en contra de los intentos por parte de Estados Unidos de restringir el desarrollo de Cuba", aseguró Putin.
(2024-05-09). Denuncian a EE.UU. por operaciones políticas encubiertas contra Venezuela. telesurtv.net EE.UU. "instrumentaliza la migración en contra de Venezuela y promueve sanciones contra el pueblo venezolano", manifestó Gil.
(2024-05-09). Respaldan a teleSUR tras decisión del Gobierno argentino. telesurtv.net 7Figuras como los argentinos Atilio Borón, Stela Calloni y Lautaro Rivara han denunciado el acto de censura.
(2024-05-09). Cuba y Türkiye se comprometen a fortalecer sus relaciones. telesurtv.net Durante la conversación, se destacó la intención de extender y variar las conexiones comerciales y de colaboración entre ambos países.
(2024-05-09). Honduras participará en Exposición de Pesquería y Mariscos en China. telesurtv.net Honduras será país invitado de honor al evento en China.
(2024-05-09). Movilizaciones universitarias en España en apoyo a Palestina. telesurtv.net La acampada dentro de la Universidad continúa y se mantendrá hasta después de las elecciones, según los organizadores.
(2024-05-09). Establecen cinco provincias dominicanas en la alerta más alta. telesurtv.net Entre tanto el Distrito Nacional, San José de Ocoa, Sánchez Ramírez, Monte Plata, San Cristóbal, Hato Mayor, Espaillat, El Seibo, Santiago, Samaná y Valverde también corresponden a la alerta amarilla.
(2024-05-09). Campesinos paraguayos exigen reforma agraria. telesurtv.net Entre tanto, al Instituto Nacional de Desarrollo Rural y de la Tierra (Indert) el gremio reclama avanzar en los procesos de legalización y regularización de los asentamientos.
(2024-05-09). Lanzan Gran Misión Abuelos y Abuelas de la Patria en Venezuela. telesurtv.net Esta Gran Misión Abuelos y Abuelas de la Patria será dirigida por el mandatario Nicolás Maduro.
(2024-05-09). Más de 34.900 palestinos asesinados en Gaza por Israel. telesurtv.net El número total de heridos aumentó a 78.514 personas tras los constantes ataques del ejército de ocupación.
(2024-05-09). Siria reitera apoyo a Gaza frente a genocidio de Israel. telesurtv.net Las muestras de apoyo por parte de Siria a la Franja de Gaza ocurren a 215 días del inicio del asedio de las fuerzas de Israel en el territorio.
(2024-05-09). Marchan en apoyo al presidente Nicolás Maduro en Trujillo, Venezuela. telesurtv.net Diosdado Cabello ratificó al presidente venezolano como el candidato "que es del pueblo, de las mujeres, de la juventud".
(2024-05-09). Realizan campaña en Venezuela "Biden levanta el bloqueo ya" telesurtv.net Durante el inicio de la campaña también hubo expresiones de respaldo a teleSUR tras la accion del Gobierno argentino contra la plataforma multimedia.
(2024-05-09). Desalojan campamento propalestino en Universidad George Washington. telesurtv.net "Vinieron con equipo antidisturbios completo: cientos de policías", dijo un manifestante en la Universidad George Washington la madrugada de este miércoles.
(2024-05-09). Brasil prevé importar un millón de toneladas de arroz tras lluvias. telesurtv.net En Rio Grande do Sul, estado afectado por severas inundaciones, se produce el 70 por ciento del arroz a nivel nacional.
(2024-05-09). Citan a ministra de Ambiente de Ecuador por caso de ecocidio. telesurtv.net La Confederación de Nacionalidades Indígenas del Ecuador (Conaie) denunció el ecocidio perpetrado en el Estero de Oloncito, Comuna de Olón.
(2024-05-09). Cuba pide mayor participación en Unión Euroasiática. telesurtv.net Agradeció la amistad de la Unión Económica Euroasiática en la lucha contra el bloqueo impuesto por Estados Unidos a Cuba.
(2024-05-09). India: Modi and the rise of the billionaire Raj. cadtm.org A general election in India starts today. 970m Indians, more than 10% of the world's population, will head to the polls in what will be the largest election in history for the Lok Sabha (House of the People) parliamentary elections. The poll will spread across India and take up to 4 June to complete. Opinion polls suggest that Prime Minister Narendra Modi, leader of the Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and his coalition will win a third successive 5-year term, and win by (…) | – | / |
(2024-05-09). The World Bank saw the debt crisis looming. cadtm.org
(2024-05-09). India : popular movements, not elections, will bring transformative change. cadtm.org With the exception of a brief period, India has been more fortunate than many other nations in being able to maintain parliamentary rule over the last 77 years. With 900 million voters—more than the populations of Europe and Australia put together—the Indian elections are hailed as the largest exhibition and celebration of democracy. The nation's economic growth over the past 30 years —one of the fastest in the world—also makes the elections noteworthy on a global scale.
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(2024-05-09). The singularity and importance of the 1st World Anti-Fascist Conference to be held in Porto Alegre from 17 to 19 May 2024. cadtm.org
(2024-05-09). "The Olympic flame, a wonderful idea from Dr. Goebbels"! cadtm.org
(2024-05-09). Further thoughts on the economics of imperialism. cadtm.org
(2024-05-09). Towards the 6th International Ecosocialist Meeting. cadtm.org
(2024-05-09). The World Bank and the IMF: the creditors' bailiffs. 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 (…) | – | / |
(2024-05-09). The CADTM Denounces the Lack of Action on Climate Change and the Neoliberal Approach of the Bretton Woods Institutions. cadtm.org
(2024-05-09). The Mexican debt crisis and the World Bank. cadtm.org
(2024-05-09). Al-Manar correspondent in south Lebanon reports Israeli drones target a car on a road in Bafliyeh, South Lebanon. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-05-09). Yahya Saree: Yemen's Missile Force executed two operations targeting the MSV Vittoria, the first in the Indian Ocean, and the second in the Arab Sea. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-05-09). Israel, Hamas resume talks in Cairo for Gaza ceasefire deal. newarab.com 
Israeli and Hamas delegations are back in Cairo to Hamas announced on Monday evening that it agreed to a proposed deal presented by mediators
(2024-05-09). Israel Rafah attack may be south Gaza famine 'tipping point'. newarab.com 
An Israeli forces seized southern Gaza's Rafah border crossing with
(2024-05-09). Majority of Democrats believe Israel is committing genocide. newarab.com 
A new poll published on Wednesday found a majority of According to the poll carried out by
(2024-05-09). Trapped in Rafah, I'm witnessing genocide with my own eyes. newarab.com 
Monday already feels like a lifetime ago. | Outbursts of joy from But now it's clear this false dawn — the most painful of all — may well be our last. Israel has begun evacuating the eastern part of Rafah and strangled aid routes. Now they are shelling us with impunity. | Israel's politici…
(2024-05-09). Lebanon body puts Israeli bombardment damage at $1.5 bln. newarab.com 
Seven months of Israel and
(2024-05-09). Belgium university to quit project with Israeli institutions. newarab.com 
A It comes after a negative assessment by Vrije Universiteit Brussel's ethics commission, the Belga News Agency reported. | The university said it would start discussions with the The Vrije Universiteit Brussel said on Tuesday tha…
(2024-05-09). Video of Israeli businessman's murder in Egypt goes viral. newarab.com 
A video has gone viral over the past hours, allegedly showing In 'Shalom' is a Hebrew word idiomatically used to mean "hello" or "goodbye"
(2024-05-09). How Nur Shams camp became Israel's West Bank battleground. newarab.com 
Tulkarem, occupied West Bank – Since the start of the war on Gaza, Israel has "Israel has executed 22 military operations in the camp since the war began, the first of which was on October 19. This number is notably high when compared to preceding months," Sulaiman Al-Zuhairi, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Khadouri University in Tulkarem and a researcher on Palestinian refugee camps, told…
(2024-05-09). Son of Shoah survivors: Israel has become 'Nazi society'. newarab.com 
(2024-05-09). Israel to 'give private US firm control of Rafah crossing'. newarab.com 
According to Haaretz, negotiations are ongoing with the unnamed company, which employs former elite US soldiers and specializes in securing strategic sites in Africa and the Middle East. | Israel and the US will help the firm if needed, the report added. | However, US officials have refused to confirm this. | US National Security Cou…
(2024-05-09). Empty streets and 'fear' in Gaza's Rafah since Israeli incursion. newarab.com 
Displaced More than 1.4 million people had crammed into Rafah, a city on the Gaza Strip's southern border with Egypt, as Israeli forces pushed their way southward from the coastal territory's north dur…
(2024-05-09). Netanyahu 'pushed for Rafah attack now' at cabinet meeting. newarab.com 
Israeli Prime Minister According to a Haaretz source, everyone present at the war cabinet meeting apart from Netanyahu opposed the immediate offensive and it was voted down. | The source told Haare…
(2024-05-09). Ecocide in Gaza: The environmental impact of Israel's war. newarab.com 
In the place of orchards, sandy beaches, and strawberry fields that were once the pride of Gazans, the coastal territory is now a "In northern Gaza, two-thirds of the land was agricultural – now there's nothing left," says Samar Safiya, a Gazan environmental activist. | Her voice notes, sent by WhatsApp to The New Arab, paint a
(2024-05-09). Gaza: 49 bodies found in 3rd mass grave at Al-Shifa hospital. newarab.com 
Gaza health workers uncovered on Wednesday at least 49 bodies at The Israeli military has repeatedly targeted
(2024-05-09). How will Israel's attack on Rafah impact the Lebanese front. newarab.com 
On Monday, 6 May,
(2024-05-09). Barclays 'increased financing' of Israel-linked arms firms. newarab.com 
The Palestine Solidarity Campaign (PSC), Campaign Against Arms Trade (CAAT) and War on Want found a significant increase in shareholdings in loans to nine companies known to be producing weapons used by Israel. | The repo…
(2024-05-09). Israel says Biden threat to stop arms 'very disappointing'. newarab.com 
Two top Israeli officials criticised "This is a difficult and very disappointing statement to hear from a president to whom we have been grateful since the beginning of the war," Israel's ambassador to the United Nations, Gilad Erdan, said on public radio in Israel's first reaction to Biden's warni…
(2024-05-09). Biden: US to withhold weapons from Israel if Rafah invaded. newarab.com 
President "I made it clear that if they go into Rafah, I'm not supplying the weapons t…
(2024-05-09). Video shows Egyptian soldiers assaulting Palestinian boy. newarab.com 
A video showing a violent attack on a Palestinian boy fleeing the Israeli war on Gaza by Egyptian soldiers has triggered outrage across Egypt. | In the video in question, several Egyptian army soldiers are seen beating up a teenage boy believed to have attempted to illegally cross into Egypt. | One Egyptian soldier told his colleagues as he attacked the boy: "Let me teach the kid a lesson." The dialect of the soldier in the video seemed to be Egyptian Arabic; but the timing or the exact location of the incident remains unclear. Neither is the identity or the nationality of the boy. | üö®&…
(2024-05-09). Israel bombs Rafah as Biden threatens arms suspension. newarab.com 
Israel has already defied international objections by sending in tanks and conducting "targeted raids" in the border city, where an estimated 1.4 million displaced Palestinian civilians. | Israel on Thur…
(2024-05-09). South Gaza hospitals have only three days' fuel left: WHO. newarab.com 
Hospitals in the southern Gaza Strip have only three days of fuel left due to closed border crossings, the head of the World Health Organization said Wednesday. | Despite international objections, Israel sent tanks into the overcrowded southern city of Rafah on Tuesday and seized the nearby crossing into Egypt that is the main conduit for aid into the besieged Palestinian territory. | WHO director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said fuel that the UN health agency had expected to be allowed in on Wednesday had been blocked. | The Israeli authorities control the flow of humanitarian aid into Gaza. | "The clo…
(2024-05-09). Israel pounds Gaza as truce talks resume. newarab.com 
Israel bombarded Rafah on Wednesday as the military said ground troops conducted "targeted raids" in the southern Gaza city's east, with negotiations to halt the seven-month war underway in Cairo. | Israel has defied international objections and sent tanks into Rafah, which is crowded with Palestinian civilians sheltering near the Egyptian border, seizing early on Tuesday a crossing that is the main conduit for aid into the besieged territory. | The White House condemned the interruption to humanitarian deliveries, with US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin later confirming reports that Washington had paused a shi…
(2024-05-09). Trinity College Dublin and UB set to divest from Israel. newarab.com 
Two European Trinity College The action saw the…
(2024-05-09). Half of Gaza's water sites destroyed or damaged by Israel. newarab.com 
More than half of Gaza's According to the BBC, 53 percent of the 603 water facilities in the Gaza Strip have either been damaged or destroyed during Most of the sites that are affected are in…
(2024-05-09). US delays report on whether Israel broke international law. newarab.com 
US President The State Department had been working for months on the review, which was set to determine whether Israel violated international humanitarian law since the war on Gaza started in October. | If it was found that Israel was indeed violating in…
(2024-05-09). Lebanon security source says five killed in Israeli strikes on south. newarab.com 
A Lebanese security source said five people including two Hezbollah fighters were killed on Wednesday in Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon, with a Palestinian group reporting three fatalities among its ranks. | Israel and Hezbollah, a Hamas ally, have stepped up cross-border exchanges that have been ongoing following Israel's onslaught on Gaza on 7 October. | According to the Lebanese security source, "two Hezbollah fighters" were killed in an Israeli air strike on the border town of Adaisseh. | Hezbollah later said two of its fighters had been "martyred on the road to Jerusalem", the phrase it uses to refer…
(2024-05-09). Palestinian academic freedom case argued in US federal court. newarab.com 
A decade-old case on academic freedom and the right to boycott was The issue is whether or not academics committed a violation by participating in an anti-Israel boycott. The defence has argued this is their constitutional right, noting that this case has been dismissed multiple times. | "His advocacy is protected, his communicating views to members of the public in connection with an i…
(2024-05-09). Switzerland proposes $11 million UNRWA donation in Gaza. newarab.com 
The government's proposal, announced Wednesday after weeks of procrastination, represents half of the amount which was initially set to be paid to the UNRWA agency in 2024. | "Switzerland's 10 million Swiss francs contributio…
(2024-05-09). Preserving Syria's past: The tragic loss of Idlib artefacts. newarab.com 
(2024-05-09). Iran nuclear cooperation 'completely unsatisfactory': IAEA. newarab.com 
(2024-05-09). Saudi forces 'ordered to kill' for NEOM forcible evictions. newarab.com 
Colonel Rabih Alenezi told the BBC that one villager was shot and killed for protesting being forcibly removed from his home, to make way for The Line, a Colonel Rabih A…
(2024-05-09). Gaza campus protests 'moral imperative', says Rashid Khalidi. newarab.com 
With the dust still settling from protests at Some speakers at the two-day retirement conference drew a line between Khalidi's scholarship and the student protest movement, noting that the now-shuttered Columbia encampments included those who had studied…
(2024-05-09). Iranian director Mohammad Rasoulof sentenced to prison. newarab.com 
(2024-05-09). 'Awful': Gaza aid worker reveals dire conditions for women. newarab.com 
Gazans are feeling the toll of "In my 25 years of experience, I've never seen a conflict where people must run around in circles with nowhere to go," Hairhound Lahna said. | A gynaecologist, Lahna was head of mission for Rahma Worldwide, an American non-governmental organisation, and…
(2024-05-09). Ghassan Abu Sittah receives honorary doctorate from AUB. newarab.com 
British-Palestinian doctor and activist The prestigious university chose Abu Sittah for his efforts treating the wounded around the region over the last decade. | Joining Abu Sittah as recipients of the award are Indian author Arundhati Roy and American philanthropist Darren Charles Walker. | The honorees will be inducted into this year's Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters category at…
(2024-05-09). Preserving Syria's past: The tragic loss of Idlib artefacts. newarab.com northwest Syria is among the richest of the country's regions when it comes to its However, in the last 13 years of war, these sites — some of which are on the
(2024-05-09). Nationwide student-led movement grows in France for Gaza. newarab.com 
(2024-05-09). Erdogan threatens new military operation in Syria. newarab.com 
Turkish President Turkey "will complete its work in Syria when the time is right," Erdogan said, following a government meeting earlier this week. | "Certainly, when the time and hour come, we will complete our work in Syria, which was left incomplete due to the promises made and broken by our allies," he added, apparently hinting at the US which supports Kurdish-led factions in war-…
(2024-05-09). Basra in shock after 13 Iraqi lives lost in murder-suicide. newarab.com 
(2024-05-09). Macklemore pro-Palestine song faces YouTube 'shadow ban'. newarab.com 
US rapper Macklemore's The song, titled 'Hind's Hall', paid tribute to
(2024-05-09). 3 policemen killed in bomb attack in northeast Afghanistan. newarab.com 
The improvised explosive device (IED) was attached to a motorcycle which targeted a convoy of police vehicles in Faizabad, the capital of mountainous Badakhshan province, around 11 am (0630 GMT). | "The bomb exploded while the convoy of police forces was on its wa…
(2024-05-09). Iranian President Raisi to make first visit to Iraq soon. newarab.com 
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi is slated to visit The expected visit would mark Raisi's first since assuming the presidency and his second to Baghdad within the past five years, having previously served as the head of the judiciary in Iran. | The President of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, Nechirvan Barzani, confirmed Raisi's visit to Iraq during and following…
(2024-05-09). Extremist rabbi's cousin charged with ramming Gaza protester. newarab.com 
A New York real estate developer was charged with felony assault after police said he hit a woman with his car during a pro-Palestine demonstration led by students connected to the Reuven Kahane, 57, was arrested Tuesday morning after driving his car into a 55-year-old safety marshal for the protest, according to witnesses and a New York police department spokesperson. | The woman, who was treated at a hospital for minor injuries, was also arrested, but charges of criminal mis…
(2024-05-09). Iranian drone attack kills two in northwestern Syria. newarab.com 
At least two people were killed in an Iranian drone attack on rebel-held The suicide drones targeted the neighbouring villages of Basoufan and Kabashin in the northern countryside of the One of the casualties was reportedly a rebel commander, a Syrian activist told Al-Araby Al-Jadeed. Five more people…
(2024-05-09). Why did China host unity talks between Fatah and Hamas. newarab.com 
Last month, China While details of the meetings have been kept under wraps, leaks indicate that
(2024-05-09). Lt. Col. Danny Davis and I Talk Ukraine and the U.S. Military. sonar21.com 
Had my first live chat with retired Lt. Colonel Danny Davis (U.S. Army) on Tuesday and we had what I thought was a healthy, insightful discussion on Ukraine and the non-viability of NATO military options. I will let you judge. The day before I got the invited to do the Tuesday interview, I serendipitously watched the recent debate at the Council on Foreign Relations featuring Danny and Professor John Mearsheimer facing off with two intellectual lightweights — Ambassador Paula Dobryanski and Heather Conley, who heads up the German Marshall Fund. I am posting that video below. Davis and Mearsheimer are…
(2024-05-09). Iran-linked Houthis Strike Again; Rain Missiles & Drones On Three 'Israeli' Ships In Three Days. hindustantimes.com The Houthi rebels have claimed three missiles attacks on three different ships in three days. Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree said that two Panama-flagged container ships, MSC Gina and MSC Diego, were attacked in the Gulf of Aden. Though Saree said that they were hit accurately, there was no reported damage to both ships. Meanwhile, MSC Vittoria was struck twice, once in the Indian Ocean and then in the Arabian Sea. Houthi rebels said that the second attack was successful. Watch. INTERNATIONAL NEWS…
(2024-05-09). Israel Pays Heavy Price For West Bank Raids; Inspector Killed After Fighting Palestinian Gunmen. hindustantimes.com An elite commando of Israel's border police succumbed to his injuries, suffered in a deadly West Bank raid. Chief Inspector Yitav Lev Halevi, a border police officer and the commander in elite Yamam counter-terrorism unit was wounded during an operation in West Bank town of Dayr al-Ghusun, near Tulkarem, on May 4. Five gunmen, members of a Hamas cell responsible for the murder of an Israeli and the injury of others in recent terror attacks in the West Bank, were also killed in the IDF and Border police joint operation. Watch. INTERNATIONAL NEWS…
(2024-05-09). Biden's Final Threat To Israel Over Rafah Invasion Plan; 'U.S. Won't Give Artillery, Offensive Arms'. hindustantimes.com
(2024-05-09). IDF Soldier Caught In Hamas Rocket Fury Over Rafah; Al-Qassam, Al-Quds & Al-Aqsa Brigades On Rampage. hindustantimes.com Hamas continued to launch attacks towards southern Israel since IDF seized the eastern side of Rafah crossing. Last night too, massive rocket barrages were fire from Rafah. Hamas' armed wing, Al-Qassam Brigades, alongwith Islamic Jihad's Al-Quds Brigades, Al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigades and Martyr Abu Ali Mustafa Brigades launched 16 joint attacks on May 7. Watch. INTERNATIONAL NEWS…
(2024-05-09). Israeli Soldier Killed As Hezbollah Pounds Army HQ With Burkan Missiles, Drones; IDF Fumes | Watch. hindustantimes.com The IDF has announced that an Israeli soldier was killed in Hezbollah's Burkan missile and explosive drone attacks on Army headquarters and Biranit Barracks near the Lebanon border on May 8. The Iran-backed group targeted Israel Army position in 10 different attacks on Wednesday. The IDF hit back with air strikes that left 7 people dead, including Hezbollah and Al-Quds Brigades fighters. Meanwhile, Israel's defence minister warned of a "hot summer" ahead as he met with Israeli troops at the northern border with Lebanon. Watch. INTERNATIONAL NEWS…
(2024-05-09). Rafah Invasion Plan Lands Netanyahu In A Soup; Israeli Minister & Hamas Mount Attacks. hindustantimes.com
(2024-05-09). 'Russia Stopped Shelling After…': Jaishankar Recalls How PM Modi's Call To Putin Helped Indians. hindustantimes.com External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar recalled how India got things done for its stranded citizens when the Russia-Ukraine conflict began in 2022. Speaking at a session in New Delhi, Jaishankar said that once students were caught in shelling and the situation was brought under control as soon as PM Narendra Modi dialled Russian President Vladimir Putin. Watch. INTERNATIONAL NEWS…
(2024-05-09). Russia's 5th Ukraine Village Capture In 1 Week? New War Boost For Putin Just Before 'Victory Day'. hindustantimes.com On the day preceding 'Victory Day' festivities, Russia claimed new territorial gains in Ukraine, announcing the capture of two more villages. This development reportedly marks the capture of the fifth settlement by Russia within just one week. Experts believe that Putin is redoubling offensive efforts in Ukraine before Kyiv receives fresh weapons consignments from the United States. Watch the full video for more. INTERNATIONAL NEWS…
(2024-05-09). After UK, Russia Threatens To Attack France Army; Will Macron Follow-Up On Warnings To Putin. hindustantimes.com Russia, on May 8, warned NATO nation France against sending its troops to war-torn Ukraine. Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson cited recent comments made by French President Emmanuel Macron. Maria Zakharova said there are growing number of French citizens among those killed in Ukraine. Watch for more. INTERNATIONAL NEWS…
(2024-05-09). Despite Putin's 'You'll Lose More' Threat, EU To Give Ukraine Profits From Frozen Russian Assets. hindustantimes.com On May 8, the EU agreed to use profits from Russia's frozen assets to fund aid for Ukraine. The decision was taken during a meeting of EU diplomats, as per the UK outlet The Guardian. The group reached a compromise on using an estimated ‚Ǩ4.4 billion profit to help Ukraine. The final amount that will go to Kyiv will likely be evident in July, as per The Guardian. Watch for more. INTERNATIONAL NEWS…
(2024-05-09). UK-Russia Tensions Mount: London Expels Putin Diplomat Over 'Spying Charge'; Moscow Says… | Watch. hindustantimes.com
(2024-05-09). Revealed: Faces Of 3 Lashkar Terrorists, Including Ex-Pak Soldier, Behind May 4 IAF Convoy Attack. hindustantimes.com
(2024-05-08). DR: Evil Intentions Against Elections says Senate President. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, the president of the Senate of the Dominican Republic, Ricardo de los Santos, said that there is an "unhealthy intention" to discredit the general elections on 19 May, when the new president of the country will be elected until 2028. | Related: | De los Santos urged the majority opposition parties to be more responsible with their statements, reported Diario Libre. | The senator said that the attacks were due to the resul…