(2024-08-30). Israel assassinates Tulkarm Brigade commander Abu Shujaa, continues massacres in West Bank and Gaza. peoplesdispatch.org The IOF assassinated Abu Shujaa following several failed attempts during the last couple of years as part of Israel's efforts to exterminate the Palestinian resistance groups in the West Bank.
(2024-08-30). Gruesome photos of US Marines massacre of Iraqi civilians spark global outrage. presstv.ir The New Yorker has published the photos of the 2005 American Marines' massacre in Iraq's Haditha, shocking the world.
(2024-08-30). DR Congo: Little Justice for Goma Massacre Victims. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Congolese military personnel on trial for the murder of 57 civilians during a demonstration against the presence of MONUSCO, the United Nations stabilization mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, in Goma, North Kivu province, Democratic Republic of the Congo, September 7, 2023. | © 2023 Arlette Bashizi/Reuters…
(2024-08-30). Lebanon: ICRC on the ground. icrc.org
(2024-08-30). Lebanese American University to mark 100th anniversary on Oct 3. ummid.com Lebanese American University (LAU) is set to mark its 100th anniversary on Oct 3 with a special event titled "The Centennial Gala: A Tribute to the Past, A Promise for the Future".
(2024-08-30). Tribes and Greens Rally Against Uranium Mining Near Grand Canyon. counterpunch.org 
(2024-08-30). Roaming Charges: Genocide With a Smile. counterpunch.org 
True to form, Trump has now taken to calling Kamala Harris "low IQ" and "stupid," racist tropes he draws on whenever he's confronted by minorities, women or both. But for all her faults, Harris isn't stupid. In fact, she's demonstrated her ability to swiftly master and deftly deploy the finer points of Clintonian triangulation, the strategy of political bait-and-switch that prioritizes running against the core issues held by her own party, even policies she once enthusiastically promoted as signature features of her own previous campaigns. Pulling this off required some pretty adroit political gymnastics, where H…
(2024-08-30). The DNC Protests: Freedom That Extends Beyond the Platitudes of the Democratic Party. counterpunch.org 
From a pro-Palestine encampment at my local college in May, I booked a ticket to the DNC. The president of the college had just been forced to resign for "insubordination" for having the audacity to meet with demonstrators and listen to their demands. The student movement to oppose genocide and settler colonialism inspired me to
(2024-08-30). Day 329: Constant Israeli Bombing Kills Dozens In Gaza. imemc.org 
Updated: On Thursday, Day 329 of the ongoing genocide in the destroyed, starved, and besieged Gaza Strip, the Israeli army killed and injured dozens of Palestinians across the coastal enclave. Two citizens, including a child, were killed, and many were injured, when the army fired a missile at an apartment near the Al-Hawja intersection in …
(2024-08-30). SFSU Palestine Rally After Summer Break & The Struggle Continues. indybay.org After the summer break Palestine student activists and faculty rallied at the Malcom X plaza at San Francisco State University to continue the fight to end the US supported Isaeli genocide in Gaza and the West Bank.
(2024-08-30). Washington's Israel policy is just feigning ignorance of Israeli depravity. mronline.org It's so unfair how Israel's neighbors keep attacking it completely unprovoked while Israel is just innocently minding its own business trying to commit a little genocide in peace.
(2024-08-30). Eventbrite removes appeal for maternal care in Gaza. newarab.com 
Eventbrite removed a planned fundraiser from their platform that aimed to raise funds for a maternal care hospital in Gaza and medical equipment, an activist has said. | Nerdeen Kiswani, a Palestinian-American activist and co-founder of the Palestinian-led organisation Within Our Lifetime, revealed on X that the company had cancelled the event. | The event was for "We planned a fundraiser for Doctors against genocide to provide support to a maternal care hospita…
(2024-08-30). Protesters march in support of Palestinians after Friday prayers in Amman. presstv.ir Jordanians have once again been out on the streets to express support for the Palestinian people, particularly those facing the US-Israeli genocide in Gaza.
(2024-08-30). Reporter Sarah Wilkinson arrested by UK government for opposition to Gaza genocide. wsws.org The home of Sarah Wilkinson, British artist, journalist and lifelong supporter of Palestinian rights, was raided on Thursday morning by UK counter-terrorism police and she was detained for hours before being released on bail.
(2024-08-30). Police arrest 4 anti-genocide protesters at the University of Michigan. wsws.org Four workers and students were violently arrested during a peaceful "die-in" protest during the university's student club day.
(2024-08-30). Ocasio-Cortez and the normalization of genocide as state policy. wsws.org Less than a week after endorsing Harris and falsely claiming she was working "tirelessly" for a "ceasefire" in Gaza, the DSA member told her followers if they want to protect democratic rights at home, the genocide must continue.
(2024-08-30). Now a Palestine Action activist has been charged under the Terrorism Act. thecanary.co The state has served three new charges — including one under the Terrorism Act — to a Palestine Action activist simply for speaking out against Israel's ongoing genocide in Gaza. Palestine Action: state abuse of counter-terror powers On Thursday 29 August, the UK state served Palestine Action's co-founder Richard Barnard with three charges for two […] | By
(2024-08-30). Iran's Open Warning After Israel's Biggest Attack On West Bank: 'Intends To Expand War…' | Haniyeh. hindustantimes.com Following the IDF's massive raids in the West Bank, Iran has made a major charge against Israel. Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman, Nasser Kanani, accused Israel of 'sinister and racist' plots, condemning the recent raids and violence in West Bank as part of Gaza 'genocide.' Kanani called for international action and urged the UN Security Council to address Israel's violation of international law. Watch for more.
(2024-08-30). The 'Comanditos,' the Terrorist Network of Fascism in Venezuela. orinocotribune.com 
By Germán Van de Velde — Aug 26, 2024 | The presidential elections of July 28 in Venezuela left countless experiences that must be systematized to study and predict future attacks by fascism against democracy, freedom and the human rights of our peoples. In this sense, here we will explain the strategy of the "comanditos," a terrorist network organized by the US government and the ultra-right. | [Note that this attempted coup operation was similar to the successful one against Evo Morales in Bolivia's 2019 election, and very similar to the tranques in Nicaragua in 2018]. | The "comanditos" were part of an or…
(2024-08-30). 20 Palestinians killed in new Israeli airstrikes. tribune.com.pk 1725004464-0/BeFunky-(19)1725004464-0.jpg)
At least 20 more Palestinians were killed, including children, and several others injured on Thursday due to ongoing Israeli airstrikes on the Gaza Strip, according to multiple sources. | Four bodies were brought to the Gaza European Hospital after an Israeli airstrike targeted a civilian vehicle in the city of Rafah, in the southern part of the Gaza Strip, a medical source told Anadolu. | Earlier, another medical source at Al-Awda Hospital reported to Anadolu that the facility received seven bodies, including four children, following an Israeli airstrike that targeted a residential apartment in the Nuseirat r…
(2024-08-30). Despite ICC arrest warrant, Russia's Putin plans visit to Mongolia next week. tribune.com.pk 1725001302-0/Untitled-design-(18)1725001302-0.png)
Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit Mongolia next week, the Kremlin said Thursday, despite the country being a member of the International Criminal Court, which last year issued a warrant for his arrest. | The visit, scheduled for Sept. 3, will be Putin's first trip to an ICC member state since the warrant was issued in March 2023 over suspected war crimes in Ukraine. | Under the court's founding treaty, the Rome Statute, ICC members are bound to detain suspects for whom an arrest warrant has been issued by the court, if they set foot on their soil. | But the court doesn't have any enforcement mechanis…
(2024-08-30). Ukraine set to ratify the Rome Statute and become the International Criminal Court's 125th member state. fidh.org
(2024-08-30). World Humanitarian Day: ICRC President on attacks against aid workers. icrc.org
(2024-08-30). Houthi warns Muslims of 'dangerous situation' in conflict with Israel. presstv.ir The leader of Yemen's Ansarullah resistance movement has described reconciliation with Israel as "impossible."
(2024-08-30). Magnitude 5.9 earthquake hits off coast of Russia's Kamchatka. geo.tv 
(2024-08-30). Development Finance: How It Works, Where It Goes, Why It's Needed #Development #Finance: #Works, #Where #Goes, #It's #Needed #Food #Flowers #Storm #Climate #Change #Earthquake. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Development finance is the invisible glue that connects public and private financing for projects that have social, economic and environmental outcomes. These include …
(2024-08-30). VIDEO: Secret chats expose decade of US meddling in Ecuador. thegrayzone.com Exclusive interviews and leaked messages reveal how a key ally of the US weaponized the fight against corruption and criminal organizations to selectively prosecute Ecuador's heads of state, viciously persecuting Rafael Correa and his Revolución Ciudadana movement on flimsy evidence, while delaying investigations into much graver crimes allegedly committed by his successors. Recently-leaked secret chats obtained by The Grayzone expose how Ecuadorian prosecutor Diana Salazar leaked information to a subject of an ongoing investigation, undermining the prosecution of associates of …
(2024-08-30). No oil Spill detected from Greek tanker hit by Houthis. tribune.com.pk 1724994274-0/BeFunky-(12)1724994274-0.jpg)
As salvage operations began on an abandoned Greek-flagged oil tanker with deck fires still burning from Houthi rebel attacks, the EU's Red Sea naval mission Aspides said on Thursday that no oil spill has been detected. | Yemen's Houthi carried out multiple assaults, including planting bombs on the already disabled 900-foot (274.2-meter) Sounion that is laden with about 1 million barrels of oil. | On Wednesday, the Iran-aligned militants said they would allow salvage crews to tow the ship – which has been on fire since Aug. 23 – to safety. | "It would appear, at least for now, that cooler heads prevailed," Lars…
(2024-08-30). NST Leader: Jumping on the BRICS Bandwagon. infobrics.org After Brazil, Russia, India and China joined forces in 2009 to create the bloc called BRIC, the centre of power for world trade and industry looked set to pivot…
(2024-08-30). Indian Pharmaceutical Companies Express Interest in Localizing Business in Russia. infobrics.org Indian pharmaceutical companies supplying medicines to the Russian market have shown keen interest in localising production within the Russian Federation and collaborating on the development of new medicines…
(2024-08-30). The Current Potential of BRICS in Challenging Western Hegemony. infobrics.org Combined, BRICS nations account for over 40% of the world's population and about a quarter of the global GDP…
(2024-08-30). "Eat or Heat?": British pensioners forced to choose as energy costs rise. infobrics.org UK is one of the most affected countries by the energy crisis caused by anti-Russia sanctions.
(2024-08-30). Borrell urges sanctions on Israel as aggressive offensives intensify. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Josep Borrell, the European Union's top diplomat, announced that the EU will organize a high-level meeting to address the escalating situation in the Middle East. Borrell expressed deep concern over the deteriorating conditions, noting that discussions six months ago focused on post-Gaza recovery, while today the focus is on a partial ceasefire that is not being fully implemented.Borrell condemned extremist statements by Israeli ministers advocating for the establishment of a synagogue at the Al-Aqsa Mosque, warning of the dangerous implications. He highlighted the dire situation in Gaza, where over 85%…
(2024-08-30). Massive fire erupts at Leviathan gas field amid suspected drone attack off Haifa coast. albawaba.com Mansour Al-Maswari- A fire has broken out at the Leviathan gas field, located off the coast of Haifa, Israel. Initial reports from Israeli sources suggest that the blaze was caused by a malfunction. However, other media outlets claim that the Leviathan field was targeted in a drone attack, with Iraqi and Yemeni Houthi resistance groups suspected of involvement, though no official confirmation has been made.The Leviathan Field, situated in Israel's Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) approximately 130 km from Haifa's shores, is a critical energy asset. It comprises four subsea wells connected by a manifold and two 120 k…
(2024-08-30). Erdan's War on the UN: The Brutal Wish of Failed Israel Diplomat. counterpunch.org 
Departing Israeli Ambassador to the United Nations, Gilad Erdan clearly had an unpleasant experience at the world's largest international institution. In an interview published in the Israeli newspaper Maariv on August 20, the disgruntled envoy said that "the UN building should be closed and wiped off from the face of the earth." Whether Erdan has
(2024-08-30). Israel's Nuclear Arsenal and Weapons of Mass Destruction: A Threat to World Peace. History and Analysis. globalresearch.ca This carefully researched article by John Steinbach on Israel's nuclear arsenal was first published by Global Research in March 2002. | "Should war break out in the Middle East again,… or should any Arab nation fire missiles against Israel, as the …
(2024-08-30). Israel and the Occupied Territories: International Day of the Disappeared. icrc.org
(2024-08-30). Israeli Forces Assassinate Three Palestinians in the Tulkarem Refugee Camp. imemc.org 
Israeli forces assassinated three Palestinian young men, on Thursday, and abducted an injured young man, in the Tulkarem refugee camp, in the city of Tulkarem, in the northwestern part of the occupied West Bank. Media sources said that Israeli forces killed the young man, Majd Majed Rajeh Daoud, 22, after shooting him with live ammunition …
(2024-08-30). Israeli Forces Shoot Three Palestinians in Jenin. imemc.org 
Israeli forces shot, on Thursday afternoon, three Palestinian young men during the extended military incursion against the northern West Bank city of Jenin. The Palestinian Red Crescent Society (PPS) said its ambulance crews transported two citizens to hospital after they were shot with live ammunition, one to the thigh, while the other sustained a shrapnel …
(2024-08-30). Army Abducts Five Palestinians In Nablus. imemc.org 
Earlier Friday, Israeli soldiers invaded Nablus, in the northern part of the occupied West Bank, and the Balata refugee camp, east of the city, and the Al-Ein refugee camp, west of Nablus, and abducted five Palestinians. Media sources many military vehicles invaded Nablus from several directions, before storming and ransacking homes in the Al-Ein refugee …
(2024-08-30). Including A Woman, Army Abducts Five Palestinians In Hebron And Ramallah. imemc.org 
On Friday dawn, Israeli soldiers abducted five Palestinians, including one woman, in Hebron and Ramallah, in the southern and central parts of the occupied West Bank. Many military vehicles invaded Hebron city, and the towns of Kharsa, west of Hebron, and Doura, south of the city before the soldiers stormed and ransacked many homes, causing …
(2024-08-30). Why Are Liberal Zionists Cheering as Harris Echoes Biden on Gaza? indybay.org Democrats pledge continued arms for Israel as it makes Gaza hell on earth…
(2024-08-30). Biden's Israel-Gaza Policy "fueled by Racism and Islamophobia" indybay.org Noting that those who speak out at first against injustices are considered a "marginal fringe," Edward Ahmed Mitchell, Deputy Director for the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), said that history has shown that with the passage of time they are seen for "the wisdom of their ways." As an example, he cited the Vietnam antiwar movement whose tireless efforts eventually resulted in the US withdrawal from the conflict.
(2024-08-30). The Federal Government's Proposed Mis- And Disinformation Laws Need To Have Clearer Definitions And Include AI #Federal #Government's #Proposed #Mis- #Disinformation #Laws #Need #Have #Clearer #Definitions #Include #USA #Russia #Biden #Ukraine #War #Palestine #Gaza #Israel #. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Dealing with misinformation and disinformation, particularly in political debate, is something that has perplexed governments around the world. How do we make sure …
(2024-08-30). US Conservative Candace Owens Is Set To Tour Australia. Can The Government Stop Her? #Conservative #Candace #Owens #Tour #Australia. #Government #Stop #Her? #USA #Russia #Biden #Ukraine #War #Palestine #Gaza #Israel #. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | American conservative author and influencer Candace Owens has amassed millions of followers on YouTube and X for her controversial views. These include suggesting the …
(2024-08-30). Politics With Michelle Grattan: Reserve Bank's Andrew Hauser Says Don't Read Too Much For Australia From US Rates Message #Politics #Michelle #Grattan: #Reserve #Bank's #Andrew #Hauser #Don't #Read #Much #Australia #Rates #Message #USA #Russia #Biden #Ukraine #War #Palestine #Gaza #Israel #. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Inflation remains top of mind as the Reserve Bank of Australia continues to keep interest rates on hold at a time when the United States Federal Reserve signals that it …
(2024-08-30). Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Reveals Why He Has A Raspy Voice Spasmodic Dysphonia Explained #Robert #Kennedy #Reveals #Raspy #Spasmodic #Dysphonia #Explained #USA #Russia #Biden #Ukraine #War #Palestine #Gaza #Israel #. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Anyone following the US presidential race may have noticed independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has a particularly harsh-sounding voice. The cause is a …
(2024-08-30). Israeli army withdraws from West Bank's Tubas after 30-hour operation. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror Staff The Israeli army withdrew from the city of Tubas in northern West Bank after a 30-hour military operation, Palestinian security sources have said. The army withdrew from the Far'a refugee camp south of Tubas following its raid that killed four Palestinians and destructed homes and infrastructure, the sources told Xinhua news …
(2024-08-30). Under cover of Gaza war, Israel is seizing Palestinian land. newarab.com 
(2024-08-30). Mandela would be mourning for Gaza, furious at Israel: Grandson. newarab.com 
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(2024-08-30). EU's Borrell seeking sanctions on Israel ministers for 'hatred'. newarab.com 
(2024-08-30). Ireland warns airlines to refrain from carrying Israeli munition. newarab.com 
Aircraft transporting weapons and military equipment for Israel have been prohibited from using It came after the Irish transport ministry was investigating allegations that munitions for the Israeli forces were transported through Irish airspace, according to a report by The Ditch news site. | At least four civil flights carrying munitions to weapons manufacturers and contractors in Tel Aviv occurred this year, the news site reported. | Irish premier Simon Harris said on Tuesday that the transport ministry wa…
(2024-08-30). Israeli soldiers facing trial over refusal to return to Gaza. newarab.com 
Israel's army has warned several infantry brigade soldiers that they will face trial if they do not return to combat in The channel reported that at least 20 soldiers have refused to return to Gaza, with at least 10 having received official warnings from the army on Tuesday. | Families of some of the soldiers were quoted by Kan as saying that their relatives "are forced to conduct ground manoeuvres in Gaza or face prison", with some offering to retur…
(2024-08-30). Netanyahu wanted cabinet meeting at Gaza-Egypt border: report. newarab.com 
Israel's Shin Bet security service has refused a request from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to hold a security cabinet meeting at the The Philadelphi Corridor (also known as the Salah al-Din Corridor), currently occupied by Israel, has become a key stumbling block in ceasefire negotiations, with Egypt and Hamas refusing to accept a continued Israeli military presence in the area. | According to Israel's Channel 12, Netanyahu as…
(2024-08-30). WFP pauses staff movement in Gaza after Israel strikes vehicle. newarab.com 
"This is totally unacceptable and the latest in a series of unnecessary
(2024-08-30). Funeral of Qassam members killed in Israeli strike on Jenin held. presstv.ir Mourners take part in the funeral of two members of Hamas' armed wing.
(2024-08-30). Pro-Palestinian protest in Netherlands challenges govt. stance on Gaza war. presstv.ir Large crowds gathered in the capital of the Netherlands to protest against Israel's ongoing military operations in Gaza.
(2024-08-30). Three Palestinians killed by Israeli strike in West Bank's Tulkarm camp. presstv.ir Three Palestinians were killed on Thursday by an Israeli strike on a house in the Tulkarm refugee camp.
(2024-08-30). Iran's top general vows 'calculated' response to Israel. presstv.ir Major General Mohammad Baqeri made the remarks in reference to the much-anticipated retaliation for the Israeli assassination of Ismail Haniyeh.
(2024-08-30). UN chief urges end to Israel's assault on West Bank as death toll rises to 17. presstv.ir The UN chief voices deep concern over Israel's West Bank military operation, calling for a swift end to the aggression.
(2024-08-30). Iran warns against Israel's plots to expand war across Palestine. presstv.ir The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman warns against Israel's sinister and racist plots to expand the scale of killing and crimes across Palestine.
(2024-08-30). Jewish Voice for Peace: US must stop arming Israel's 'genocidal violence'. presstv.ir Jewish activists have called on the United States to stop arming the Israeli regime.
(2024-08-30). Empty streets in Jenin during major Israeli raid across West Bank. presstv.ir Israeli forces with heavy machinery roam the streets of Jenin.
(2024-08-30). Tulkarm Brigade commander killed in fierce clashes with Israeli forces. presstv.ir The commander of a Palestinian resistance group affiliated with Saraya al-Quds has been killed in a heavy exchange of fire with the Israeli regime's forces in the occupied West Bank.
(2024-08-30). Day 2 of West Bank carnage: Israeli forces kill worshipers, burn homes. presstv.ir Israel has killed 662 Palestinians and injured about 5,400 in the West Bank since early October last year.
(2024-08-30). Israeli soldiers sexually harassing Palestinian women in West Bank: Report. presstv.ir The UN says Israeli authorities have systematically subjected Palestinian women and girls to sexual violence.
(2024-08-30). Israel threatens to prosecute soldiers refusing to return to Gaza. presstv.ir The Israeli military reportedly warns several troopers that they will be prosecuted if they do not return to Gaza, where the regime is waging a genocidal war against Palestinians.
(2024-08-30). Russia's UN mission urges to prevent polio outbreak in Gaza. tass.com "The intensification of hostilities, multiplying Israeli evacuation orders and restrictions on medical personnel entering the enclave have thwarted efforts to vaccinate hundreds of thousands of children in the Gaza Strip," Russian First Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN Dmitry Polyansky said…
(2024-08-30). Israeli Army eliminates dozens of radicals in southern, central Gaza. tass.com In all, Israel struck over 30 targets in the Gaza Strip, including weapons storage facilities, launchers, military structures, and terrorist infrastructure sites, over the past 24 hours…
(2024-08-30). Israel's West Bank offensive continues. wsws.org The huge deployment of lethal military force has been coupled with calls for mass evictions, with Foreign Minister Israel Katz leading the pack.
(2024-08-30). "We told Israel, 'Look, if you guys have to go, we're behind you all the way'" strategic-culture.su 
(2024-08-30). Rashid Khalidi: The Neck and The Sword. newleftreview.org Rashid Khalidi and Tariq Ali discuss the political and intellectual history of the Palestinian national movement, its fraught entanglement with neighbouring Arab regimes, the realities of the 'peace process', Israel's grip on the Biden Administration and the strategic calculations—or miscalculations—of Hamas.
(2024-08-30). Israel, Hamas set 3-day pauses in fighting for Gaza polio vaccinations, WHO says. scmp.com Children in Gaza to get polio vaccinations after a baby contracted the first confirmed case in 25 years in the Palestinian territory.
(2024-08-30). Harris 'Unwavering' In Her Commitment to Israel, Plans to 'Secure Border' in First Interview. sputnikglobe.com WASHINGTON (Sputnik) — Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris stated during a CNN interview that her commitment to Israel's defense and its right to self-defense remains steadfast and unchanged.
(2024-08-30). Israeli Cabinet Approves Continued Military Control Over Gaza-Egypt Border. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW, (Sputnik) – The Israeli Security Cabinet has voted in favor of the continued presence of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on the Gaza-Egypt border as part of a potential agreement with the Palestinian movement Hamas on the release of hostages and a ceasefire, Israeli newspaper Haaretz reported on Friday.
(2024-08-30). Israeli Forces Kill Islamic Jihad Commander in Major West Bank Raid. themedialine.org 
(2024-08-30). The hostage talks facade is wearing out, and neither Israel nor Hamas want to budge. haaretz.com All the grim and turbulent events of the last week didn't change a thing: Cease-fire talks are going nowhere because an agreement at this time doesn't serve Netanyahu or Sinwar ‚ñ Netanyahu's government continues to stoop to new lows as the October 7 ceremony debacle keeps rolling on…
(2024-08-30). Trump's top foreign policy advisor warns: Special relationship at risk if U.K. halts arms sales to Israel. haaretz.com Speaking to the London-based Policy Exchange think tank, Robert O'Brien – who is likely to be in Trump's cabinet if he wins in November – said that a British arms embargo 'would really hurt the western alliance and NATO'…
(2024-08-30). Kamala Harris tells CNN: I won't Biden's Israel policy. We have to get cease-fire deal done. haaretz.com In her first interview as the 2024 Democratic presidential nominee, the Vice President reaffirmed her belief that 'Israel has a right to defend itself,' but added that 'how it does so matters'…
(2024-08-30). Sources: Israeli justice minister threatens to change makeup of key judicial committee. haaretz.com Yariv Levin reportedly told acting chief justice that if his Supreme Court candidate is not approved, he and other ministers will also intensify their efforts to remove Israel's attorney general…
(2024-08-30). Israel's final, fragile bulwark against corruption is about to fall. haaretz.com The last few years have been bad for the war on corruption, and letting Ben-Gvir appoint the next head of the police's investigations department will deal it a death blow. And then there's Netanyahu, who seeks to completely take over the civil service…
(2024-08-30). Sources: Israeli cabinet approves continued IDF presence along Egypt-Gaza border. haaretz.com Eight members of the cabinet voted in favor, Defense Minister Yoav Gallant voted against and National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir abstained…
(2024-08-30). Hostages Forum slams Netanyahu over decision to keep army on Philadelphi route. haaretz.com Senior WHO official says Israeli army agreed to humanitarian pauses in Gaza fighting for polio vaccine campaign ‚ñ Iran further increased stockpile of uranium enriched to near weapons-grade levels, UN watchdog says ‚ñ EU's top diplomat invites member states to weigh sanctioning Israeli ministers for advocating war crimes ‚ñ 16 killed in West Bank in past day, Palestinian health ministry says ‚ñ France's Macron, U.K.'s Starmer reiterate call for 'immediate cease-fire'…
(2024-08-30). Netanyahu's lies laid bare: How Israel ignored the roadmap to the October 7 disaster. haaretz.com Opposition leader Yair Lapid's testimony to the civilian inquiry panel paints a frightening picture ‚ñ The prime minister once again revamped his resumé, but unwittingly pleaded guilty ‚ñ No one knows whether he supports Miri Regev's plans for an October 7 memorial ceremony ‚ñ And what is it that Yair Golan has failed to understand?
(2024-08-30). Fairfield City Council must divest from ties to Israel. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-08-30). Harris rules out Israel arms embargo. tribune.com.pk 1725004899-0/BeFunky-(20)1725004899-0.jpg)
US Vice President Kamala Harris on Thursday staunchly ruled out the possibility that she would institute an American arms embargo on Israel as it continues to wage a devastating war on the besieged Gaza Strip. | "I'm unequivocal and unwavering in my commitment to Israel's defense and its ability to defend itself, and that's not going to change," Harris said during her first interview since she became the Democratic nominee for president. | "I say today, Israel has a right to defend itself. We would, and how it does so matters." | Pressed on whether she would support a change in US policy that would affect mili…
(2024-08-30). Israeli army withdraws from Tulkarm after 48-hour operation. tribune.com.pk 1725005270-0/BeFunky-(21)1725005270-0.jpg)
The Israeli army withdrew from the city of Tulkarm and its refugee camps in the northern occupied West Bank on Thursday evening following a 48-hour military operation. | Witnesses told Anadolu that the Israeli army pulled out of the city leaving behind four people dead, several injured and significant damage to infrastructure. | They added that Israeli military bulldozers destroyed main roads, vandalized water and sewage networks, knocked down power poles, demolished homes, and damaged vehicles. | The Red Crescent teams entered the Nur Shams refugee camp, accompanied by local residents. | The camp witnessed ex…
(2024-08-30). Kamala pledges strong support for Israel and enforce migration laws. tribune.com.pk 1724831983-0/BeFunky-collage]______-(13)1724831983-0.jpg)
In her first major interview since becoming the Democratic nominee for president, Kamala Harris promised a stronger approach to US southern border migration and confirmed she would not withhold arms from Israel. The interview, conducted by CNN's Dana Bash, allowed Harris to clarify her positions ahead of the November 5th Election Day. | Harris pledged to tighten US migration laws, affirming that those crossing the border illegally should face consequences. She also reaffirmed her support for Israel while pushing for a ceasefire in the Gaza conflict, opposing suggestions to stop arms shipments to the country.
(2024-08-30). A look at Jordan's Umm al-Jimal, UNESCO site of ancient empires>. newarab.com 
(2024-08-30). Algeria opposition figure released under judicial supervision. newarab.com 
An
(2024-08-30). Australian Hells Angels kingpin Angelo Pandeli 'detained in UAE'. newarab.com 
(2024-08-30). At the DNC, Palestinian advocates made gains and had losses. newarab.com 
The lack of Despite this obvious disappointment, some civil society leaders are pointing to signs of progress in the representation of
(2024-08-30). Floods in Yemen kill 33 people, damage more than 200 homes. newarab.com 
Heavy rains that began on Tuesday as part of Yemen's monsoon season have caused major flooding and unleashed rockslides in the Melhan district of Al-Mahwit province. | The floods have killed 33 people, destroyed 28 houses and caused cracks in 200 others, Ali al-Z…
(2024-08-30). Germany expels head of banned Muslim centre over Ayatollah links. newarab.com 
The interior ministry of the German city state of
(2024-08-30). Goodbye Paris, hello desert: Saudi wants to host Summer Olympics. newarab.com 
(2024-08-30). Hollywood 'dehumanising' Palestinians on screen, say filmmakers. newarab.com 
(2024-08-30). IAEA chief hopes to meet Iran's president, kickstart dialogue. newarab.com 
The head of the UN's nuclear watchdog hopes to visit Tensions between Iran and the
(2024-08-30). Islamic Resistance in Iraq claim strike on Haifa power station. newarab.com 
(2024-08-30). Jordan orders Islamist party to remove 'Hamas-style' logo. newarab.com 
Jordan's independent electoral commission has ordered an Islamist party to remove a logo slightly reminiscent of a symbol used by Jordan is due to hold nationwide parliamentary elections on 10 September. |
(2024-08-30). Libya's oil output falls more than half amid political standoff. newarab.com 
The crisis over control of the
(2024-08-30). Social media images reveal Sudan war crimes: HRW. newarab.com 
Since April 2023,
(2024-08-30). Tough choices ahead for Egypt as IMF delays next review. newarab.com 
Negotiations have been under way between Egypt and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for the fourth review of the "Any delay is likely to place Egypt in an unenviable position for the government is committed to cover due payments in US dollar to foreign oil and gas companies amid a shortage of foreign cash," an Egyptian government official told The New Arab on condition of anonymity for not being authorised brief the media.
(2024-08-30). Tunisia grants appeal to former minister to run for president. newarab.com 
A Mondher Zenaidi, 73, an opponent of incumbent President
(2024-08-30). Turkey hosts Iraq, Qatar and UAE on new infrastructure hub. newarab.com 
(2024-08-30). Mpox outbreak: How WHO 'vaccine apartheid' has segregated Africa. newarab.com 
It's no surprise that nearly two years after the World Health Organization (WHO) triumphantly Once again, the WHO has done the bare minimum. Instead of challenging how the worl…
(2024-08-30). Two Months After Elections, Macron Refuses to Nominate Progressive Prime Minister. orinocotribune.com By Ana Vraƒçar — Aug 27, 2024 | Emmanuel Macron continues to block the formation of a New Popular Front-led government, sparking outrage over his disregard for democratic processes | Almost two months have passed since the snap election in France, and President Emmanuel Macron is still avoiding to nominate a new prime minister. His behavior has sparked outrage, particularly in left and progressive circles, who accuse him of usurping power and showing a gross lack of respect for democratic processes. | Following consultations with representatives of all parliamentary parties between August 23 and…
(2024-08-30). Video shows Houthi rebels planted bombs on tanker now threatening Red Sea oil spill. scmp.com Yemen's Houthi rebels detonated explosives on Greek-flagged oil tanker Sounion, which has been stranded in the Red Sea after a drone and missile attack on August 21.
(2024-08-30). Turkey: Joint trial observation report on the case of Kurdish human rights defenders and IHD members Eren Keskin and Güllistan Yarkın. fidh.org In a joint report, the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders—a partnership between the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT)—and the International Observatory for Lawyers in Danger (OIAD) present findings from the judicial observation of the first hearing in the trial of Eren Keskin and Güllistan Yarkın, from the Human Rights Association (IHD). Both were accused of "publicly denigrating the Turkish Nation" (…) | – |
(2024-08-30). Remembering the Chicano Moratorium of 1970. workers.org 
The Chicano Moratorium Committee (NCMC) led a mass movement of Chicanos which protested the racist Vietnam War between 1969 and 1971. The NCMC built a broad-based coalition of activists and Mexican American groups, which was led by Brown Berets student activists. The Moratorium organized in communities throughout the Southwest holding . . . |
(2024-08-30). Honoring the Jefferson Bank anti-racist protest. workers.org 
By Otis Groetwohl St. Louis, Missouri Dozens of trade union and Black liberation activists participated in a commemorative picket line on Aug. 23 in St. Louis, Missouri, to honor the historical Jefferson Bank protest that occurred 61 years ago. On Aug. 30, 1963, members of the Congress of Racial Equality . . . |
(2024-08-30). Network security education boosted by State Grid's efforts. ecns.cn On Thursday, State Grid Turpan Power Supply Company in the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region launched a network security publicity campaign at the Ayding Lake Power Supply Station.
(2024-08-30). U.S. urged to partake in China's clean energy efforts. ecns.cn China has made major technological advancements in the energy storage and electric vehicle sectors, and U.S. companies could be at a disadvantage if U.S. policies preclude them from cooperating strategically with Chinese companies.
(2024-08-30). COMAC's C919 aircraft set to enter period of rapid growth. ecns.cn China's first domestically developed single-aisle aircraft, the C919, has achieved a new operating milestone after it was delivered to Air China and China Southern Airlines on Wednesday.
(2024-08-30). NEV buyers most satisfied with Chinese startups. ecns.cn Chinese startups, notably Nio, have gained the upper hand in their battle with local and global established carmakers to attract NEV buyers, according to a J.D. Power study released on Thursday.
(2024-08-30). Summer grain purchases across China total 60 million tons. ecns.cn Grain enterprises across China's major agricultural provinces have purchased more than 60 million tons of summer grain now.
(2024-08-30). Sino-U.S. talks in Sept seen creating clarity on trade policy path. ecns.cn Senior officials from China and the United States will hold the second round of the deputy minister-level meeting of the China-U.S. commerce and trade working group in Tianjin on Sept 7 to exchange views about economic and trade policy concerns.
(2024-08-30). 'Parallel tracks' seen in U.S. trade policy on China. ecns.cn Positive dialogue and interaction is seen as necessary between the U.S. and China on finance, trade and economics, instead of resorting to tariffs, said one observer.
(2024-08-30). China thwarts resupply attempt by Philippines. ecns.cn Chinese authorities closely monitored and managed an illegal resupply mission by a Philippine H-145 helicopter on Wednesday near China's Xianbin Reef in the South China Sea, a China Coast Guard spokesman said late on Thursday.
(2024-08-30). Tolerance does have a limit, China warns. ecns.cn China is committed to properly managing differences through dialogue and consultations, but its "tolerance does have a limit".
(2024-08-30). Chinese Embassy in the Philippines protests against Japanese Ambassador's irresponsible remarks over Xianbin Jiao collision. ecns.cn The Chinese Embassy in the Philippines has protested against Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines' irresponsible remarks related to the Xianbin Jiao collision incident.
(2024-08-30). Former legislator pleads guilty to graft. ecns.cn Chen Jixing, former vice-chairman of the Standing Committee of the Guangdong Provincial People's Congress, pleaded guilty to accepting bribes during his trial at the Guilin Intermediate People's Court in the Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region on Thursday.
(2024-08-30). Chinese tech firms accelerate humanoid robot R&D. ecns.cn Multiple listed Chinese technology and automation companies are enhancing research and development of humanoid robot and related products, as the field has the potential to deliver substantial returns to investors.
(2024-08-30). Gov't strengthens steps to protect workers, employers. ecns.cn The central departments have tightened the management of human resources market to better protect the rights both of the workers and employers.
(2024-08-30). Fugitive financial executive returned to China amid anti-graft crackdown. ecns.cn Jiang Chengjun, a fugitive suspect and deputy manager of Haitong Securities, has been repatriated to China, the country's top anti-graft watchdogs announced on Wednesday.
(2024-08-30). Sichuan's Jiuzhai Valley gets connected by rail network. ecns.cn For the first time, Jiuzhai Valley, located in Huanglong in Sichuan province and designated a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site, will be connected to the railway network.
(2024-08-30). Forum highlights inter-civilizational communication on cyberspace. ecns.cn A forum on inter-civilizational communication of the 2024 China Internet Civilization Conference was held in Chengdu, Southwest China's Sichuan province, on Aug 29.
(2024-08-30). China's average life expectancy hits record high of 78.6 yrs: NHC. ecns.cn China's average life expectancy has reached 78.6 years, the maternal mortality ratio has dropped to 15.1 per 100,000 and the infant mortality ratio has dropped to 4.5 per 1,000. These achievements are the best on record.
(2024-08-30). BRI media urged to curb fake news, promote project. ecns.cn Members of the Belt and Road News Network need to jointly crack down on the publication of fake news to prevent misunderstandings.
(2024-08-30). Shanghai broadens home supply standards. ecns.cn Shanghai announced policies to optimize housing supply standards in order to better address new buying demand, said experts on Thursday.
(2024-08-30). Largest huo guorestaurant sets bar high for quality. ecns.cn Located in Nan'an district in Southwest China's Chongqing municipality, Loquat Garden is welcoming a surging number of customers, not only Chinese but also foreign visitors, this summer.
(2024-08-30). Enchanting golden beach in E China. ecns.cn Seashore is pave with gold by sunshine, creating a enchanting landscape in Xiapu County of Ningde, east China's Fujian Province.
(2024-08-30). Golden sunlight shines through bridge arches in Nanjing. ecns.cn Scenery of Zhongyu Bridge with sunset glow shining through its holes on Xuanwu Lake in Nanjing, east China's Jiangsu Province, Aug. 29, 2024.
(2024-08-30). Chinese mainland Olympians visit Hong Kong. ecns.cn The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government on Thursday evening hosted a welcome reception and banquet for the visiting delegation of Chinese mainland Olympians from the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
(2024-08-30). China launches commercial CERES-1 rocket from sea. ecns.cn A CERES-1 carrier rocket carrying six satellites carrying Yunyao-1 15, 16 and 17 satellites and three other satellites blasts off from the waters near east China's Shandong Province, Aug. 29, 2024.
(2024-08-30). Insights丨Australian scholar: Fmr. PM Paul Keating's interjection a service to Australia and Asia. ecns.cn
(2024-08-30). 10 soruda enflasyon dàºzeltmesi. aa.com.tr Bu yƒ±lƒ±n ikinci àßeyreƒüine ili≈ükin gelir ve kurum geàßici vergi beyannamelerinin verilme ve à∂deme sàºreleri iàßin son gàºn yakla≈üƒ±rken, i≈ü dàºnyasƒ±nƒ±n talepleri àºzerine "enflasyon muhasebesi"nde kàºàßàºk i≈ületmelere kolaylƒ±k saƒülandƒ±.
(2024-08-30). AA Finans'ƒ±n aƒüustos ayƒ± Enflasyon Beklenti Anketi sonuàßlandƒ±. aa.com.tr
(2024-08-30). Bakan Kacƒ±r, 30 Aƒüustos Zafer Bayramƒ±'nƒ± ƒ∞zmir'de genàßlerle kutladƒ±. aa.com.tr Sanayi ve Teknoloji Bakanƒ± Mehmet Fatih Kacƒ±r, TEKNOFEST 2024 kapsamƒ±nda ƒ∞zmir'de dàºzenlenen Tarƒ±msal ƒ∞nsansƒ±z Kara Aracƒ± Yarƒ±≈ümasƒ±'nƒ±n finallerinde genàßlerle bir araya geldi.
(2024-08-30). àáorum'da park halindeki tƒ±ra àßarpan kamyonetteki 3 ki≈üi à∂ldàº. aa.com.tr àáorum'da park halindeki tƒ±ra arkadan àßarpan mobilya yàºklຠkamyonetteki 3 ki≈üi hayatƒ±nƒ± kaybetti.
(2024-08-30). Cumhurbaşkanı Erdoğan Anıtkabir'i ziyaret etti. aa.com.tr Cumhurbaşkanı Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, 30 Ağustos Zafer Bayramı dolayısıyla Anıtkabir'i ziyaret etti.
(2024-08-30). Cumhurba≈ükanƒ± Erdoƒüan: Bàºyàºk Zafer ile Tàºrk Milleti esareti kabul etmeyeceƒüini tàºm dàºnyaya ilan etmi≈ütir. aa.com.tr Cumhurba≈ükanƒ± Erdoƒüan, "Bàºyàºk Zafer ile Tàºrk milleti esareti kabul etmeyeceƒüini, iradesine zincir vurdurmayacaƒüƒ±nƒ±, à∂z yurdunda baƒüƒ±msƒ±z olarak ya≈üamaktan asla taviz vermeyeceƒüini tàºm dàºnyaya bir kez daha ilan etmi≈ütir." ifadelerini kullandƒ±.
(2024-08-30). Cumhurba≈ükanƒ± Yardƒ±mcƒ±sƒ± Yƒ±lmaz'dan 30 Aƒüustos Zafer Bayramƒ± mesajƒ±: Bàºyàºk zafer mazlum milletlere umut vermi≈ütir. aa.com.tr Cumhurba≈ükanƒ± Yardƒ±mcƒ±sƒ± Yƒ±lmaz, "Bàºyàºk Taarruz ve zafer, emperyalist gàºàßlere kar≈üƒ± onurlu bir màºcadele olarak mazlum milletlere umut vermi≈ü, Kurtulu≈ü Sava≈üƒ±mƒ±zƒ± zafere ula≈ütƒ±ran yolu aàßmƒ±≈ü, ardƒ±ndan Cumhuriyetimiz kurulmu≈ütur." ifadesini kullandƒ±.
(2024-08-30). Diyanet ƒ∞≈üleri Ba≈ükanlƒ±ƒüƒ±ndan 30 Aƒüustos Zafer Bayramƒ± mesajƒ±. aa.com.tr Diyanet ƒ∞≈üleri Ba≈ükanlƒ±ƒüƒ± aà߃±klamasƒ±nda, "Bàºyàºk zorluluklar ve imkansƒ±zlƒ±klar iàßinde kazanƒ±lan bu ≈üanlƒ± zafer, milletimizin vatanƒ±ndan, bayraƒüƒ±ndan, dininden, mukaddesatƒ±ndan asla vazgeàßmeyeceƒüinin tàºm dàºnyaya ilanƒ±dƒ±r." ifadeleri kullanƒ±ldƒ±.
(2024-08-30). Elektrik àºretimi haziranda yàºzde 10,9 arttƒ±. aa.com.tr
(2024-08-30). Emine Erdoƒüan: 30 Aƒüustos, tarihimizin en parlak zaferlerinden biri olarak, birlik ve beraberliƒüin gàºcàºnຠgà∂steriyor. aa.com.tr Cumhurba≈ükanƒ± Recep Tayyip Erdoƒüan'ƒ±n e≈üi Emine Erdoƒüan, "30 Aƒüustos, tarihimizin en parlak zaferlerinden biri olarak, bize birlik ve beraberliƒüin gàºcàºnຠgà∂steriyor." ifadelerini kullandƒ±.
(2024-08-30). Eski ABD Başkanı Trump "sus payı" davasının federal mahkemeye taşınması talebinde bulundu. aa.com.tr
(2024-08-30). Formula 1'de sƒ±radaki durak ƒ∞talya. aa.com.tr Formula 1 Dàºnya ≈ûampiyonasƒ±'nda heyecan, sezonun 16. yarƒ±≈üƒ± ƒ∞talya Grand Prix'si ile devam edecek.
(2024-08-30). Futbolda haftanƒ±n programƒ±. aa.com.tr Futbolda Trendyol Sàºper Lig ve Trendyol 1. Lig'de 4. hafta, TFF 2. Lig'de ise 1. hafta màºsabakalarƒ± oynanacak.
(2024-08-30). Galatasaray, Trendyol Sàºper Lig'de yarƒ±n Adana Demirspor'a konuk olacak. aa.com.tr Galatasaray, Trendyol Sàºper Lig'in 4. haftasƒ±nda yarƒ±n deplasmanda Adana Demirspor ile kar≈üƒ± kar≈üƒ±ya gelecek.
(2024-08-30). ƒ∞àßi≈üleri Bakanƒ± Yerlikaya: 30 Aƒüustos Zaferi'miz, aziz milletimizin ilelebet hàºr ya≈üayacaƒüƒ±nƒ±n àßelikle≈ümi≈ü ifadesidir. aa.com.tr ƒ∞àßi≈üleri Bakanƒ± Ali Yerlikaya, 30 Aƒüustos Zaferi'nin milletin ilelebet hàºr ve baƒüƒ±msƒ±z ya≈üayacaƒüƒ±nƒ±n àßelikle≈ümi≈ü bir ifadesi olduƒüunu belirtti.
(2024-08-30). Kasƒ±mpa≈üa, Sàºper Lig'de àáaykur Rizespor'a konuk olacak. aa.com.tr Kasƒ±mpa≈üa, Trendyol Sàºper Lig'in 4. haftasƒ±nda àáaykur Rizespor ile yarƒ±n deplasmanda kar≈üƒ±la≈üacak.
(2024-08-30). Kàºàßàºkàßekmece'deki metrobàºs kazasƒ±na ili≈ükin gà∂zaltƒ±na alƒ±nan 2 ≈üàºpheli adliyede. aa.com.tr Kàºàßàºkàßekmece'de 1 ki≈üinin hayatƒ±nƒ± kaybettiƒüi, 2'si aƒüƒ±r 50 ki≈üinin yaralandƒ±ƒüƒ± metrobàºs kazasƒ±na ili≈ükin gà∂zaltƒ±na alƒ±nan 2 ≈üàºpheli adliyeye sevk edildi.
(2024-08-30). Kàºrek Milli Takƒ±mƒ±'ndan Meriàß Nehri'nde dev Tàºrk bayraklƒ± 30 Aƒüustos kutlamasƒ±. aa.com.tr Edirne'de 7-8 Eylàºl tarihlerinde dàºzenlenecek 23 Ya≈ü Altƒ± Avrupa Kàºrek ≈ûampiyonasƒ± iàßin antrenmanlarƒ±nƒ± sàºrdàºren milliler, Meriàß Nehri'nde 102'nci yƒ±l co≈ükusunu ya≈üadƒ±…
(2024-08-30). Kàºresel ƒ±sƒ±nma hangi istilacƒ± tàºrlere fƒ±rsat veriyor? aa.com.tr
(2024-08-30). Midilli Adasƒ±'na geàßi≈ülerde 3 gàºnlàºk tatil yoƒüunluƒüu ba≈üladƒ±. aa.com.tr Zafer Bayramƒ±'nƒ±n hafta sonu ile birle≈ümesiyle adayƒ± tercih eden tatilcilerden dolayƒ± Ayvalƒ±k Deniz Hudut Kapƒ±sƒ± à∂nàºnde zaman zaman uzun kuyruklar olu≈üuyor.
(2024-08-30). Reklam Kurulu, kƒ±rtasiye ve okul àºràºnlerine yà∂nelik tanƒ±tƒ±mlarƒ± mercek altƒ±na aldƒ±. aa.com.tr Ticaret Bakanlƒ±ƒüƒ±, 2024-2025 eƒüitim à∂ƒüretim yƒ±lƒ± à∂ncesinde kƒ±rtasiye ve okul àºràºnlerine yà∂nelik denetimleri yoƒüunla≈ütƒ±rƒ±rken Reklam Kurulu da bu àºràºnlere yà∂nelik tanƒ±tƒ±mlarƒ± yakƒ±n takibe aldƒ±.
(2024-08-30). ≈ûanlƒ±urfa'da dalgƒ±àßlardan Tàºrk bayraklƒ± 30 Aƒüustos kutlamasƒ±. aa.com.tr
(2024-08-30). Sƒ±nƒ±flandƒ±rma sorunu àßà∂zàºlen para atlet Serkan Yƒ±ldƒ±rƒ±m, Paris 2024'te yarƒ±≈üacak. aa.com.tr Para atletizmde erkekler 100 ve 400 metre T12 kategorisinde dàºnya ≈üampiyonluƒüu bulunan Serkan Yƒ±ldƒ±rƒ±m hakkƒ±nda haziran ayƒ±ndan bu yana sàºren sƒ±nƒ±flandƒ±rma problemi àßà∂zàºldàº.
(2024-08-30). TBMM Ba≈ükanƒ± Kurtulmu≈ü'tan 30 Aƒüustos mesajƒ±: 'Ya ƒ∞stiklal Ya àñlàºm' diyerek à∂ne atƒ±lanlarƒ±n yazdƒ±ƒüƒ± bir destandƒ±r. aa.com.tr TBMM Ba≈ükanƒ± Kurtulmu≈ü, "30 Aƒüustos; vatanƒ±, bayraƒüƒ±, istikbali iàßin hiàß dàº≈üàºnmeden 'Ya ƒ∞stiklal Ya àñlàºm' diyerek à∂ne atƒ±lanlarƒ±n yazdƒ±ƒüƒ± bir destandƒ±r." dedi.
(2024-08-30). Yapay zekayla hazƒ±rlanan sinema filmi "Bilge 3071″in ilk fragmanƒ± tamamlandƒ±. aa.com.tr Mersin'de oyuncu kadrosu, senaryosu ve sahneleri yapay zeka programlarƒ±nda àºretilen uzun metraj sinema filmi "Bilge 3071″in ilk fragmanƒ± hazƒ±rlandƒ±.
(2024-08-30). Yurdun kuzeydoƒüu kesimlerindeki bazƒ± iller iàßin gà∂k gàºràºltàºlຠsaƒüanak uyarƒ±sƒ±. aa.com.tr Yurdun kuzeydoƒüu kesimlerindeki bazƒ± iller iàßin gà∂k gàºràºltàºlຠsaƒüanak uyarƒ±sƒ±nda bulunuldu.
(2024-08-30). Brazil high court judge threatens to ban X in the next hour. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Elon Musk, owner of X (formerly Twitter) was given a warning by a court of the Brazil Supreme Court on Wednesday, threatening to halt X in the biggest country in Latin America if the billionaire failed to designate a local legal representation for the platform within 24 hours, Axios reports.The move intensifies a months-long dispute between Musk and Judge Alexandre de Moraes of the Brazilian Supreme Court, who has already banned hundreds of X accounts for allegedly promoting hate speech and misinformation.pic.twitter.com/Pm2ovyydhE— Global Government Affairs (@GlobalAffairs) (2024-08-30). Nvidia reports record $30B in revenue, investors still hungry though. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Despite over doubling the amount of its sales and reporting record revenues of $30 billion over a three-month period, Nvidia has seen its share price decline, regardless of the fact that the artificial intelligence (AI) chip giant has easily surpassed predictions. As artificial intelligence continues to grow, Nvidia has benefited the most. Having surged about 240% in 2023, Nvidia's shares have gained over 150% so far this year, according to CNBC. It was the most valuable for a short period of time with its market capitalization rising beyond $3 trillion. Apple now holds the title of most valuable publi…
(2024-08-30). Angelina Jolie eyes best actress Oscar for her portrayal of Maria callas in Pablo Larraín's new biopic. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – At the Venice Film Festival, Angelina Jolie made it clear that, after her successful performance in Maria, she wants to be considered for the Best Actress Oscar.Taking place in Paris in the 1970s, Pablo Larraín's biography chronicles the life of Maria Callas, the finest opera singer in the world, as she nears the end of her career.At a news conference today, Jolie said that she had spent seven months training for the part. "Everyone here knows, I was terribly nervous," Jolie said, referring to her experience studying opera.Working with Pablo pushes you to do your best, so I spent almost seven months tr…
(2024-08-30). Margot Robbie shows off her baby bump during a lunch outing in Sardinia with husband Tom Ackerley. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – As always, the Barbie Margot Robbie actress looked stunning and clearly pregnant as she snapped photos at a lunch on August 26 in Sardinia, Italy, with her husband Tom Ackerley and pals.To reveal her pregnancy, Margot wore loose-fitting black pants and a white blouse. She accessorized her basic look with a woven black hat and matching sunglasses. Tom, too, opted for a more understated ensemble—khaki shorts, white shirt, and shades.In one of the lunch trip images, Margot clutches her tummy and smiles at Tom, expressing her appreciation. Public displays of love between couples are commonplace.The r…
(2024-08-30). Scarlett Johansson, Jonathan Bailey, and Mahershala Ali Star in 'Jurassic World Rebirth,' Set to Release in 2025. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – "Jurassic World Rebirth" stars Scarlett Johansson, Jonathan Bailey, and Mahershala Ali. The first look was released by Universal.David Koepp wrote the first "Jurassic Park" and published it in 1993. Gareth Edwards ("Rogue One: A Star Wars Story," "The Creator") is directing the film.An official synopsis of the film states that it will take place five years after "Jurassic World Dominion," at a time when "the planet's ecology has proven largely inhospitable to dinosaurs.""Those that have survived live in secluded tropical regions with weather patterns that are very similar to their former habitat," the…
(2024-08-30). Iran's uranium stockpiles grow as IAEA reports unexplained enrichment activities. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Iran has significantly increased its stockpiles of highly enriched uranium in recent months, according to a confidential report by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) seen by AFP on Thursday. Despite this development, the IAEA has reported that Iran has not improved its cooperation, even though the IAEA Board of Directors previously issued a decision urging better compliance.The IAEA's latest quarterly report estimates that Iran now possesses 164.7 kilograms of uranium enriched up to 60%, an increase of 22.6 kilograms since May. Additionally, Iran's total enriched uranium stockpile, as of Augu…
(2024-08-30). Massive drone and missile assault targets US bases in Syria. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- A massive attack involving drones and missiles has struck the US military base "Ghazia" in eastern Syria. The US base located in the "Conoco" gas field in Deir Ezzor's countryside has come under heavy missile fire many times since October 2023. US forces activated anti-aircraft defenses to counter four waves of missiles targeting the "Conoco" base.In recent months, US bases in Syria have faced a series of drone and missile attacks, likely carried out by unknown armed groups suspected of being backed by Iran. The latest attack on August 14 resulted in casualties, marking a significant escalation in the r…
(2024-08-30). Saudi King orders major military leadership shake-up. albawaba.com ALBAWABA—Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz has issued a series of royal decrees that significantly change the kingdom's military leadership. Among the key decisions, General Mutlaq Al-Azima, the Commander of the Joint Forces in Yemen—an alliance of 17 nations led by Saudi Arabia—has been relieved of his duties and retired. He has been reassigned as an advisor in the Royal Court with the rank of General. Major General Fahd Al-Salman has been promoted to Lieutenant General and appointed as the new Joint Forces Commander, replacing General Al-Azima. This decision has sparked speculation about the rea…
(2024-08-30). Beware the Derogators: The Geneva Conventions Turn 75. counterpunch.org 
On August 12, 1949, the four Geneva Conventions were adopted, laying the basis of a normative standard in international humanitarian law. As Balthasar Staehelin, personal envoy of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) president to China, stated at an anniversary event at the Swiss Embassy in Beijing, "In the past 75 years, the four Geneva Conventions
(2024-08-30). From the "Committee for the Cancellation of Third World Debt" to the "Committee for the Abolition of Illegitimate Debt" cadtm.org
(2024-08-30). Social Movements and the Politics of Debt. cadtm.org
(2024-08-30). The Debt System: The CADTM's analyses and theoretical foundations. cadtm.org Extract from "Social Movements and the Politics of Debt: Transnational Resistance against Debt on Three Continents"
| In this extract from his doctoral thesis, Christoph Sorg begins by drawing a distinction between the CADTM and Eurodad, a European NGO specialising in debt and development financing. Christoph Sorg then focusses on the analyses produced by the CADTM. This extract from the thesis corresponds to pages 167 to 171.
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(2024-08-30). The worst ever global debt crisis. cadtm.org
(2024-08-30). Ecuador: Resistance against the policies imposed by the World Bank, the IMF and other creditors between 2007 and 2011. cadtm.org
(2024-08-30). Bangladesh: the 'Global South' debt crisis intensifies. cadtm.org
(2024-08-30). Peasants and Politics in Neoliberal India: The 2020-21 Peasant Movement. cadtm.org
(2024-08-30). Reclaim the Night! cadtm.org
(2024-08-30). Irrationality and mass paranoia invade our societies. cadtm.org
(2024-08-30). Our media, Puigdemont's Catalonia and the violent undemocratic traditions of the Spanish state! cadtm.org
(2024-08-30). There's No Good News In The Unfolding Of Armageddon. thealtworld.com 
(2024-08-30). The Venezuela Elections of 28 July 2024: What and Whom to Believe? counterpunch.org 
Our media rush to issue sensational headlines and frequently make premature judgements, which, when false, are seldom corrected. With regard to the Venezuelan elections of 28 July, we are expected to believe that Nicolas Maduro rigged them. But why do we tend to think that way? Why do the journalists of the New York Times, WaPo,
(2024-08-30). Bangladesh Confidential: Notes on the 2024 Quota Reform Movement and July Revolution. counterpunch.org 
(2024-08-30). A Star is Born, the Kamala Harris Version. counterpunch.org Bradley Cooper's production of A Star is Born was reflected in the Democratic Party's national convention. In the film, Ally (Lady Gaga) is a small town, struggling singer/songwriter. She impresses a country rock music star, Jackson Maine (Bradley Cooper), who invites her to join him at one of his concerts. He coaxes her on stage
(2024-08-30). Towards A New History of Venetian Art. counterpunch.org 
Venetian painting has long been famous, and so much has been commented on. Early in the nineteenth century, Hegel, who never got to Italy, offered some evocative notes. Later in that century, Walter Pater published a famously suggestive account of the school of Giorgione. In 1970, Sydney J. Freedberg's massive volume history of sixteenth-century Italian
(2024-08-30). October 7 Has a Prehistory. counterpunch.org 
In belatedly disposing of teaching materials long after retiring, I came across a cutting from the Guardian Weekly (that convenient pre-internet medium for far-flung colonials, comprising articles from the UK Guardian, the Le Monde and the Washington Post). The cutting was a review of David Montgomery's The Fall of the House of Labor; the issue, 22 May 1988. But wait, there's something on
(2024-08-30). Where Do the Candidates Stand on War? Someplace Very Vague. counterpunch.org Since a prerequisite for the American presidency is being ready, willing and able to slaughter lots of foreigners, it would be nice to know where the candidates stand on war, especially for those of us against it. We know where Joe "Proxy War" Biden stands. He's all in. We can only pray that Kamala "Military
(2024-08-30). Bobby's Bounce: RFK Jr's Lesser-Evilism. counterpunch.org 
Oops. I didn't see that one coming. So, let's talk about RFK Jr.'s decision to help Donald Trump win the presidential election. Because, to be clear, Bobby is not just—excuse me, not even dropping out of the race. He could have done that, correctly denouncing the Democratic party's anti-democratic legal and electoral tactics that made
(2024-08-30). No Reproductive Justice Without Palestinian Liberation. counterpunch.org 
The following speech was given at Union Park at the March on the DNC on Monday, August 19th. Chicago for Abortion Rights is out here today because we REFUSE to allow the Democrats to use abortion rights and trans rights as a bargaining chip to force us to vote for their imperialist agenda. We refuse the
(2024-08-30). Tasty Bacon or Fellow Being? The Paradox of How We Relate to the Intelligence and Emotions of Pigs. counterpunch.org 
Pigs are fascinating animals. Science shows they can solve challenging problems, love to play, display wide-ranging emotions, and have unique personalities. In short, they are both intelligent and sentient—capable of feeling. It's clear that it is illogical and immoral to treat pigs as mere objects. In 2015, I reviewed an essay notable for its summary and distillation
(2024-08-30). The Ghost of Torquemada and the DAV. counterpunch.org 
The July/August 2024 issue of Disabled American Veterans Magazine featured a profile on Vietnam vet and former Chicago police superintendent Terry Hillard, who had been named Disabled American Veteran of the Year. The piece was written by Matt Saintsing. In his long police career, I wondered if Hillard had ever encountered Vietnam vet and notorious Chicago police
(2024-08-30). Trump IPOs His Presidency. counterpunch.org Why does anyone think Donald Trump is actually running for president? Granted, he's the Republican nominee and is on the ballot in all fifty states, but the only election day that interests Trump is the one around September 20. On that day (or perhaps a few days later) the lockout period on his Trump Media
(2024-08-30). A Looming Nuclear Catastrophe. counterpunch.org There is no greater strategic madness than the belief that nuclear superiority must be maintained at each rung of the nuclear ladder in order to maintain deterrence. U.S. weapons technology was a major driver of escalation dominance throughout the 1950s and 1960s along with the belief that the Soviet Union would move to a level of nuclear conflict that the United States could not counter. "Dr. Strangelove or How I Stopped Worrying and Learned to Love the Bomb" parodied these fears, and the arms control and disarmament developments of the 1970s and 1980s helped to defuse them. Sadly, the Biden administration has t…
(2024-08-30). Our Public Lands are Slipping Away. counterpunch.org 
Our public lands, our sacred birthright and legacy to posterity are under serious and potentially life-ending threats. In the most extreme example, the State of Utah has filed a lawsuit against the federal government to take control of national public lands in Utah. Straight out of Project 2025. Utah claims that 18.5 million acres of
(2024-08-30). Necessity Drives Us Together. counterpunch.org 
The future is community. That might seem like a paradoxical way to begin a piece on the potential for break-up and conflict in the U.S. But it is the fundamental insight into how we navigate through whatever is coming. And that is highly uncertain. There are multiple scenarios for how a U.S. future might unfold.
(2024-08-30). Dispatch on American Political Dystopia. counterpunch.org 
There is seemingly no end to the lethal and dystopian absurdity of US-American political life right now. Donald "Poisoning Our Blood" Trump not only walks free but has a decent shot of being re-elected to the most dangerous job on Earth. What the fascist fuck! Hey, so what if he's a malignant narcissist, a fascist,
(2024-08-30). The Prosecution of Trayon White. counterpunch.org 
Images of Trayon White in the passenger seat of a car, allegedly pocketing envelopes of cash on multiple occasions, have been splashed across the media. And now the 40-year-old DC councilmember, a protégé of the late Marion Barry, faces federal bribery charges and up to 15 years in prison. ly pocketing envelopes of cash on
(2024-08-30). In and Out of California's Prisons. counterpunch.org 
"I was due to go to a parole board hearing in mid-2022, when a coworker at a California state prison mentioned a recent seminar from the Creating Restorative Opportunities and Programs," said Lamar Simms of Sacramento. That was then for him. Today, Simms is a wage-earning service worker in Oakland, Calif., and a recent graduate of CROP's Ready
(2024-08-30). Election Years Are Dangerous Times for People of Color. counterpunch.org 
As he runs for reelection in 2024, former president Donald Trump has made the outlandish claim that "millions of people [have crossed the United States border] …from prisons, jails and mental institutions to come into our country and destroy our country." His statement was a combination of two tropes that are often deployed by those seeking political
(2024-08-30). Break on Through: Finding The Doors. counterpunch.org 
I was at university when I first heard the Doors. It was springtime, coming on summer. I was living on campus, my first year, and I was eighteen. I was in a housemate's room, waiting for him to get back for some reason I don't recall now. The building we lived in was a little
(2024-08-30). Hungary Warns Against Allowing Long-Range Strikes Inside Russia. news.antiwar.com On Thursday, Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto warned against allowing Ukraine to use Western weapons to launch long-range strikes inside Russia. "If long-range attacks hit the territory of Russia, then the risk of escalation will only increase," Szijjarto wrote on Facebook ahead of a meeting of EU foreign ministers in Brussels. "We don't want this." …
(2024-08-30). Kamala Harris defends immigration shift. geo.tv 
Democratic presidential nominee and US Vice President Kamala Harris delivers remarks at a campaign rally in Savannah, Georgia, US, August 29, 2024. —Reuters SAVANNAH: Kamala Harris defended some personal shifts in policy toward the center on Thursday and said she might name a…
(2024-08-30). This Month's (August) Most Popular Articles. globalresearch.ca 
(2024-08-30). Pandemic 2.0 and the New Pandemic Treaty. Hold the Line! globalresearch.ca
(2024-08-30). Nuclear War Is "On the Table". Build Awareness. Say No to A Two Trillion Dollar Nuclear Weapons Program! globalresearch.ca Will the US launch "Mini-nukes" against Iran in Retaliation for Tehran's "Non-compliance"?
(2024-08-30). Bombshell: 'You Were Right, Vaccines Are Killing Millions of Our Loved Ones'. Japan's Former Minister of Internal Affairs Apologizes to the Unvaccinated. globalresearch.ca
(2024-08-30). What online narratives tell us about the aftermath of the election in Venezuela. globalvoices.org 
(2024-08-30). The impact of unpredictable rainfall and flooding on agriculture and food security in Kenya. globalvoices.org 
(2024-08-30). Two Hong Kong journalists found guilty of sedition after a 2-year trial. globalvoices.org 
(2024-08-30). 75th Anniversary of Geneva Conventions reaffirms relevance, calls for States to recommit. icrc.org
(2024-08-30). 75th anniversary of the Geneva Conventions: Rediscovering and reviving African humanitarian traditions. icrc.org
(2024-08-30). African Union: ICRC Calls for Stronger Protection of Education in Conflict-Affected Africa. icrc.org
(2024-08-30). P, Private archives, 1859-1991, 20 metres of shelf space. icrc.org
(2024-08-30). Azerbaijan: Activity highlights for the first half of 2024. icrc.org
(2024-08-30). Geneva Conventions: humanity must prevail! icrc.org By Balthasar Staehelin, the personal envoy of the ICRC president to China and head of the Regional Delegation for East Asia…
(2024-08-30). Historical Timeline—ICRC, Geneva Conventions and the Republic of Korea. icrc.org
(2024-08-30). Iraq: Providing access to legal support for families of missing persons. icrc.org
(2024-08-30). South Sudan: ICRC's life-saving aid brings hope for thousands of refugees and returnees displaced by conflict. icrc.org
(2024-08-30). Africa: Cases of missing persons registered with ICRC rise 75 per cent in five years. icrc.org
(2024-08-30). The Arms Trade Treaty must be faithfully implemented to prevent serious violations of international humanitarian law and human rights law. icrc.org ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric addresses the Tenth Conference of State Parties to the Arms Trade Treaty on World Humanitarian Day…
(2024-08-30). Geneva Conventions 75th anniversary: Foundational treaties save lives and dignity, but massive humanitarian suffering shows the world must recommit. icrc.org ICRC President issues a call to make the Geneva Conventions a political priority…
(2024-08-30). ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric: A human life is a human life. icrc.org In a speech at a media briefing on the 75th anniversary of the Geneva Conventions, ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric calls for the world to recommit to the framework for armed conflict that follows the premise of protecting life instead of justifying death…
(2024-08-30). The ICRC's Assembly elects a new member. icrc.org
(2024-08-30). International Day of the Disappeared 2024: The challenge of coordinated action in Latin America. icrc.org
(2024-08-30). Jordan: International Day of the Disappeared: Supporting Syrian Families of Missing Persons. icrc.org
(2024-08-30). Mexico: A regional exhibition honours the family members of missing people who died searching for their loved ones. icrc.org
(2024-08-30). The Missing: The wound that never heals. icrc.org
(2024-08-30). Sudan: Thousands of civilians trapped in fighting have nowhere safe to go. icrc.org
(2024-08-30). Geneva Conventions 75th Anniversary: Reaffirm commitment to IHL and make it a political priority. icrc.org
(2024-08-30). Jordan: The Essay Competition on International Humanitarian Law. icrc.org
(2024-08-30). ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric: The world must recommit to the framework for armed conflict that follows the premise of protecting life. icrc.org Speech given at media briefing on the 75th anniversary of the Geneva Conventions…
(2024-08-30). Liberia: Support to War Crimes Court get big boost at UN Forum. indybay.org The United Nations Peace-building Commission (PBC) convened a high-level Ambassadorial meeting in New York, to discuss the country's peacebuilding and sustaining peace priorities.
(2024-08-30). Saturday 8/31: San Diego Weekly Peace Vigil for Palestine. indybay.org Entry to Ocean Beach | Sunset Cliffs Blvd and W Point Loma Blvd | San Diego, CA…
(2024-08-30). Tuesday 9/3: Virtual Teach-In about Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | http: //tinyurl.com/PalestineTuesday…
(2024-08-30). Wednesday 9/4: Planet in Peril! A National Actionar. indybay.org Online | https://secure.everyaction.com/iGJAyy3mtkOuHnrWcH0b9g2…
(2024-08-30). Lakotas Ride in Solidarity with Havasupai 'Shut Down Uranium Mine in Grand Canyon!'. indybay.org Oglala Lakota horseback riders from Pine Ridge, South Dakota, led the rally in defense of the sacred homeland of Havasupai on Saturday, continuing the demand to shut down Pinyon Plain uranium mine, threatening Havasupai's aquifer and spewing radioactive dust across the Grand Canyon.
(2024-08-30). The Disordered Soul and Presidency of Donald J. Trump: Platonic Reflections on 45. indybay.org Knowledge, skill, and experience are essential in all human endeavors, at least if excellence is our standard. The next question should be equally obvious: why would we exempt political leaders from having the requisite knowledge, skill, and experience, even in a democracy?>
(2024-08-30). Wednesday 8/28: Food! Civics! Action! a walking tour. indybay.org Starts at the black obelisk in United Nations Plaza, across Market Street from The Strand Theater. San Francisco. Guide will be wearing a California Republic bicycle cap.
(2024-08-30). Encore Screening of Queer Italian Language Feature 'Ciure' at Los Angeles Valley College. indybay.org Los Angeles, CA. 'Ciure,' (Italy) Winner of The Valley Film Festival's Juried Foreign Feature Competition will screen at Los Angeles Valley College on Tuesday, October 22nd, 2024. LAVC serves neighborhoods of North Hollywood, Studio City, Van Nuys, Valley Glen, Valley Village, Sherman Oaks and Burbank.
(2024-08-30). San Francisco State hosts an inspiring Palestine Rally. indybay.org The event, sponsored by Bay Area Students for Palestine, announced the enraged collaboration of multiple campuses…
(2024-08-30). Thursday 9/26: PILOT LAUNCH EVENT! THE FIRST GUARANTEED CARE INCOME. indybay.org 2973 16th Street, Suite 300 | San Francisco | 1/2 block from 16th Street BART…
(2024-08-30). Remain in Light – Interview with Jerry Harrison on 2024 Tour with Adrian Belew. indybay.org Interview with Talking Heads guitarist/keyboardist Jerry Harrison about recent Remain in Light tour with Adrian Belew…
(2024-08-30). Friday 8/30: Tiger's Tale ~ A Jerry Garcia Band Tribute. indybay.org Veterans Memorial Building | 846 Front Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060…
(2024-08-30). Apple Toxic Crimes, Santa Clara FAB and the EPA with Fired Whistleblower Ashley M. Gjà∏vik. indybay.org Apple has been poisoning workers and residents in Santa Clara and fired Ashley M. Gjà∏vik who is a former Apple senior engineering program manager who was poisoned at her office which was atop a toxic site and lived next to an illegal Apple fabrication plant in Santa Clara.
(2024-08-30). Local activist helps to create hour music program on KALX Radio, Berkeley. indybay.org Radio Dunya Music Program On KALX:…
(2024-08-30). The Importance of Why Native People Pray Daily. indybay.org The importance of why Tribal Native People Pray Daily.
(2024-08-30). Friday 9/6: Love Live the Spirit of Resistance! Long Live People's Park! indybay.org Sproul Plaza UC Berkeley…
(2024-08-30). A Harm Reduction Proposal for the Santa Cruz City Council not on its Agenda. indybay.org Two activists from HUFF send documentation of city police abuse in sweeping the camps of those outside and demand | changes.
(2024-08-30). Saturday 9/14: 2024 Sonoma County Renters Assembly / Asamblea de Inquilines del Co. de Sonoma de 2024. indybay.org Glaser Center | 547 Mendocino Ave | Santa Rosa (Downtown)…
(2024-08-30). Trump: Philosopher Mogul. indybay.org Herbert Marcuse described the Happy Consciousness, the amoral product of the technocratic age, in which "guilt feeling has no place". A person with such a deficiency, Marcuse says, "can give the signal that liquidates hundreds and thousands of people, then declare himself free from all pangs of conscience, and live happily ever after".
(2024-08-30). Sunday 9/29: We Don't Need No Stinkin' Fascism! Writers' Hopes for Humanity. indybay.org In person at Unitarian Universalists of San Francisco | 1187 Franklin Street | Starr King Room | And on Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/96532335394?pwd=kUtwBJjEsHbTiIGZvOTvEp07F7EkTI.1…
(2024-08-30). Monday 9/9: Women's March: Virtual Feminist Summit 2024. indybay.org
(2024-08-30). OSHA Whistleblowers & Hunters Point Shipyard Treasure Island Cover-up By Harris & SF Pols. indybay.org In this WorkWeek show on KPFA on February 14, 2024 WorkWeek's host Steve Zeltzer looks at the Hunters Point shipyard radioactive dump site cover-up and how San Francisco politicians including now presidential candidate Kamala Harris covered up the criminal fraud and massive $1 billion eco-fraud to supposedly clean up the shipyard. | He interview whistleblowers Federal OSHA lawyer and investigator Darrell Whitman, Air America whistleblower Michael Madry, Health expert Dr. Ray Tomkins, Dr. Ahimsa Sumchia and SF Bay View editor Mary Radcliff.
(2024-08-30). No Fist Is Big Enough to Hide the Sky": 100 Years of Amilcar Cabral. internationalviewpoint.org
(2024-08-30). Cost of living crisis sparks nationwide protest in Nigeria. internationalviewpoint.org
(2024-08-30). Why we are closing our center for displaced women in Lviv. internationalviewpoint.org
(2024-08-30). Not all deaths at sea are equal. internationalviewpoint.org Dave Kellaway reports from Italy, and reflects on the media coverage of the sinking of the luxury yacht Bayesian off the coast of Sicily compared to the way the deaths of migrants in the Mediterranean are usually reported | – | / |
(2024-08-30). Anti-Fascism and the Fall of Atlanticist Liberalism. internationalviewpoint.org The French historian François Furet, a communist in his youth turned anti-communist, is the author of a famous explanation for the popularity of communism after World War II, especially among intellectuals, attributing it to anti-fascism as highlighted by the major role played by the Soviet Union in defeating Nazism during the war. | – | / |
(2024-08-30). New Delhi faces the gravest geopolitical fallout from Sheikh Hasina's exit. internationalviewpoint.org The Modi government must reckon with Bangladeshi anger over its support for Hasina even as the United States, China and Russia all reassess their approaches to Dhaka | – | / |
(2024-08-30). The global gag rule and women's abortion rights. internationalviewpoint.org
(2024-08-30). The Indus Water Treaty. internationalviewpoint.org
(2024-08-30). From the "ruling realism" to the realism of the oppressed. internationalviewpoint.org "Under the shell of suppression, there exists a flow of resistance. Continuous executions are actually a state-tool of intimidation to curb these resistances. " | – | / |
(2024-08-30). Charting a new course for Hong Kong's struggle. internationalviewpoint.org
(2024-08-30). Esther McVey condemned for comparing smoking ban with Nazi Germany. leftfootforward.org Former Tory minister Esther McVey has been condemned for comparing the government's plans to extend the smoking ban with Nazi Germany. | McVey posted a famous poem about the Holocaust on X, the MP for Tatton shared a section of Martin Niemoller's 1946 poem: "First they came for the Communists, and I did not speak out because I was not a communist. | "Then they came for the Jews and I did not speak out because I was not a Jew. Then they came for me and there was no one left to speak out for me." | Below it, the MP for Tatton wrote: "Pertinent words re Starmer's smoking ban." | McVey was widely condemned for her…
(2024-08-30). Outsourced cleaners at £24,000-a-year private school who had pay unlawfully slashed by 12% secure pay deal. leftfootforward.org When their pay was unlawfully slashed by 12%, taking it to a lower rate of £11.55 per hour, the cleaners voted unanimously to strike…
(2024-08-30). The government must abandon Tory policies and give people hope. leftfootforward.org The government is continuing with Tory policies which would deepen despair and push more people into the arms of right-wing extremists.
(2024-08-30). Harris' Win Probability Falls Slightly After Democratic Convention And Kennedy Withdrawal #Harris' #Probability #Falls #Slightly #Democratic #Convention #Kennedy #Withdrawal #Meeting #Discussions #Event #Agreement #MoU. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | The United States presidential election will be held on November 5. In analyst Nate Silver's aggregate of national polls, Democrat Kamala Harris leads Republican Donald …
(2024-08-30). The Balance Battle: 5 Reasons Why Dads Are Struggling With Workplace Flexibility #Balance #Battle: #Reasons #Dads #Struggling #Workplace #Flexibility #Inflation #Currency #US #Dollar #Exchange #Recession. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Despite a rise in dual-earner families in Australia and men wanting to be more engaged with their kids , there are still major hurdles preventing dads from fully …
(2024-08-30). Wondering How To Get From Brisbane To Melbourne Without Wrecking The Climate? Our Transport Choices Make A Huge Difference #Wondering #Brisbane #Melbourne #Without #Wrecking #Climate? #Transport #Choices #Make #Huge #Difference #Airports #Flights #Cars #Vessels #Electric #Vechicle. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Australian transport emissions are still growing . As a result, transport is expected to be our biggest-emitting sector by 2030. So, cutting transport emissions is …
(2024-08-30). Kenya's Shilling Is Regaining Value, But Don't Expect It To Last – Expert #Kenya's #Shilling #Regaining #Value, #Don't #Expect #Last #Expert #Investment #Fund #Contract #Company #Employee. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Shortly after Kenya's 2022 elections, the shilling depreciated rapidly against the US dollar the country's main currency for international transactions fuelling a …
(2024-08-30). The Paralympics Can Be An Economic Boon For Host Cities And Leave A Unique Legacy #Paralympics #Economic #Boon #Host #Cities #Leave #Unique #Legacy #Inflation #Currency #US #Dollar #Exchange #Recession. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | The mega-event glow continues in Paris, with the 2024 Summer Paralympic Games now well underway. Some 4,400 athletes will take to the world stage to compete across 22 …
(2024-08-30). Technology Has Helped Para Athletes Compete For Decades. But It Can Also Create An Unfair Advantage #Technology #Helped #Para #Athletes #Compete #Decades. #Also #Create #Unfair #Advantage #Premier #League #Serie #A #La #Liga #Champions #League #Ronaldo #Messi. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | The Paralympic Games, now a major global event, has a history rooted in rehabilitation. | The first official Paralympic Games was held in Rome in 1960. But its origins …
(2024-08-30). What Is Eastern Equine Encephalitis? Two Mosquito Researchers Explain What's Behind The Latest Outbreaks #What #Eastern #Equine #Encephalitis? #Mosquito #Researchers #Explain #What's #Behind #Latest #Outbreaks #Vaccines #Pills #Doctor #Hospital #Pandemic. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Health authorities in the United States are issuing warnings and closing public parks due to a rare but potentially deadly mosquito-borne disease. | This week, a resident …
(2024-08-30). Outdoor Learning Has Huge Benefits For Children And Teachers – So Why Isn't It Used In More Schools? #Outdoor #Learning #Huge #Benefits #Children #Teachers #Isn't #Used #More #Schools? #School #University #Collage #Teach #Student. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Research shows that healthier and happier children do better in school , and that education is an important determinant of future health . But education is not just …
(2024-08-30). Mpox In The DRC: Children Are At High Risk Health Expert Explains Why #Mpox #DRC: #Children #Risk #Health #Expert #Explains #Vaccines #Pills #Doctor #Hospital #Pandemic. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that children, pregnant women and people with weak immune systems are at higher risk from the mpox outbreak in the …
(2024-08-30). Climate Change Has Deep Historical Roots Amitav Ghosh Explores How Capitalism And Colonialism Fit In #Climate #Change #Deep #Historical #Roots #Amitav #Ghosh #Explores #Capitalism #Colonialism #School #University #Collage #Teach #Student. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Amitav Ghosh is an internationally celebrated author of 20 historical fiction and non-fiction books. The Indian thinker and writer has written extensively on the …
(2024-08-30). West Africa's Fashion Designers Are World Leaders When It Comes To Producing Sustainable Clothes #West #Africa's #Fashion #Designers #World #Leaders #When #Comes #Producing #Sustainable #Clothes #Cinema #Music #Movie #Disney #Netflix. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) content-body content entry-content instapaper_body inline-promos"> | Every few weeks global fast fashion brands mass produce their latest clothing, …
(2024-08-30). Solar Geoengineering: The Risks And Distractions Of Trying To Reflect Sunlight To Cool The Earth Podcast #Solar #Geoengineering: #Risks #Distractions #Trying #Reflect #Sunlight #Cool #Earth #Podcast #Investment #Fund #Contract #Company #Employee. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | One technique involves releasing particles of sulphur dioxide high up in the stratosphere. Another involves trying to brighten the clouds over the sea by spraying salt …
(2024-08-30). "Beauvoir and Belle: A Black Feminist Critique of The Second Sex" — Book Review. mronline.org 
Belle and Beauvoir proves to be a much needed contribution on a neglected topic. Importantly, it comes at a time when theorists are calling for both greater conceptual clarity on how systems like capitalism and racism interact as well a return to the thought of Black women Marxists and communists.
(2024-08-30). They're trying to pass laws to make dark money even darker. mronline.org 
CounterSpin interview with Steve Macek on dark money.
(2024-08-30). A G Noorani: An eminent constitutional expert, historian and prolific writer. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror A. G. Noorani, a distinguished Indian lawyer, historian, and political commentator, passed away, leaving behind a legacy marked by his profound scholarship and unwavering commitment to constitutionalism and civil liberties. Born on September 16, 1930, in Bombay, Noorani pursued a career in law but became widely recognized for his incisive writings on …
(2024-08-30). Assam Assembly to discontinue break for offering Friday Namaz. muslimmirror.com GUWAHATI — The Assam Assembly on Friday decided to end the rule of giving a break for offering Friday Namaz. From now on, there will be no break on Friday for Namaz prayers for Muslim MLAs. Biswajit Phukan, a BJP MLA from Sarupathar Assembly segment said, "Since the British times in India, a …
(2024-08-30). Violence and low salaries drive Serbian teachers to protest at the beginning of new school year. peoplesdispatch.org Education workers in Serbia are planning industrial action as the new school year begins, driven by widespread violence and unresolved income disputes…
(2024-08-30). Let's protect life on our planet. No more nuclear tests!!! pressenza.com The International Day Against Nuclear Tests, celebrated annually on August 29th, is a date that has important symbolic weight in the fight for world peace and the preservation of humanity. Established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2009, the day was chosen in memory of the closure of the nuclear test site in Semipalatinsk, Kazakhstan, in 1991. This event is an important milestone in the history of demilitarization and symbolizes a hope for peace free from nuclear threats. However, the reality of nuclear proliferation and the continued existence of atomic arsenals raise constant concerns and constitute…
(2024-08-30). US military conducts live-fire drills in South Korea to test deployment readiness. presstv.ir The US military conducted live-fire drills in South Korea to exercise deployment readiness.
(2024-08-30). Aerial images of burned-out landscape after wildfires in Greece. presstv.ir Drone images show the burned-out landscape in Greece.
(2024-08-30). Massive Palestinian flag unfurled on Madrid's Toledo Bridge. presstv.ir Massive Palestinian flag unfurled on Madrid's Toledo Bridge as hundreds gathered to express solidarity with Gazans and demand an immediate ceasefire.
(2024-08-30). Dozens, including civilians, killed in militant attack in Burkina Faso. presstv.ir Civilians are among the dozens of people killed in an attack by militants in Burkina Faso.
(2024-08-30). Floods kill 15 in India after heavy rains. presstv.ir
(2024-08-30). Leader highlights potential for enhanced Iran-Turkmenistan relations. presstv.ir Ayatollah Khamenei was meeting with Turkmenistan's National Leader Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow in Tehran.
(2024-08-30). Iran: MKO terrorists, supporters will fail to achieve 'sinister' objectives. presstv.ir Iran slams the West's unwavering political and financial support for the MKO terrorist group.
(2024-08-30). Pezeshkian: Iran's policy is peace but to change tack under pressure. presstv.ir President Pezeshkian says Iran's principled policy is to foster peace and friendship, avoid tensions and conflicts, and interact with world countries.
(2024-08-30). Hamas condemns persecution of resistance fighters by PA forces. presstv.ir Hamas has condemned the persecution of resistance fighters by the Palestinian Authority security forces in the occupied West Bank.
(2024-08-30). Barry Stanton's X account suspended over racist posts on Indians, users criticise Musk. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: The X account of an anonymous user, Barry Stanton (@barrystantonGBP), was suspended on Friday after a series of racist posts criticising Indians and Indian immigrants went viral. The suspension came in response to hundreds of reports from outraged users, many of whom criticized X owner Elon Musk for not taking action sooner.The suspension quickly became a hot topic on the platform, sparking debates and a flood of memes. The hashtag "#suspended" trended on X on Friday morning as users weighed in on the decision.Barry Stanton's account, which was verified and had over 180,000 followers, frequently s…
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(2024-08-30). There Was Nothing Wrong… smoothiex12.blogspot.com with this dream. Remarkably Americans and Russians had a very similar ideas about the aesthetics of the future in 1950s and 1960s. This is incredible, I want to visit such a world, even if for a day, obviously accompanied by my wife, of course, if you know what I mean))) But, no, the aesthetics is breathtaking…Now compare with what we have today… also, if you know what I mean.
(2024-08-30). This Is An Incredible Find… smoothiex12.blogspot.com The 1971 footage of the opening of the monument to fallen heroes, marines, graduates of my academy in Great Patriotic War. Superintendent of academy, Vice-Admiral Stepanov gives a speech, plus some footage from the graduation in 1971, including march of elements of foreign naval cadets, you can immediately spot Germans and Cubans, plus others. What a find!
(2024-08-30). Russian stocks up as Friday trading opens. tass.com The MOEX was up by 0.05% at 2,709.74 points, while the RTS was up by 0.05% at 933.39 points…
(2024-08-30). VTB top manager admits Central Bank's key rate increase to 20% in September. tass.com The banker noted the current "necessity of a ritual action on the key rate's increase"
(2024-08-30). North Pole ice-resistant platform heads for Murmansk to start another pole expedition. tass.com Scientific work will be organized both in a camp set up right on the ice floe, and on board the ship in specially equipped laboratories…
(2024-08-30). Yuan exchange rate exceeds 12 rubles on Moscow Exchange first since August 22. tass.com The MOEX Index was down by 0.34% at 2,699.18 points, while the RTS was down by 0.34% at 929.75 points…
(2024-08-30). UN Security Council should rule out scenario of UN ending work in Gaza — Russian mission. tass.com Dmitry Polyansky added that "humanitarian workers themselves are fully resolved to continue to valiantly carry out their duty for the sake of those in need in Gaza"
(2024-08-30). Durov's arrest deals major blow to free press — Russian ambassador to UK. tass.com In Andrey Kelin's opinion, the United States played a certain role in Durov's detention…
(2024-08-30). Russian troops advance toward three localities near Kupyansk — military expert. tass.com Military expert Andrey Marochko pointed out that "strategic heights are mostly controlled by Ukrainian troops"
(2024-08-30). Ukrainians open return fire less frequently as they retreat — Russia's top brass. tass.com Meanwhile, Russian crews manning Tornado-G multiple rocket launchers have struck a column of Ukrainian vehicles in the South Donetsk direction, the Defense Ministry added…
(2024-08-30). Putin gives Russia's highest award to Lukashenko on his 70th birthday. tass.com The Belarusian leader was awarded "for outstanding achievements in developing the allied relationship and strategic partnership" between Russia and Belarus…
(2024-08-30). Russian troops in Kherson area testing new Siberia drone model. tass.com The Siberia drone has been engineered by domestic specialists and is capable of lifting two 82mm mines…
(2024-08-30). Russian Mi-28NM gunship destroys Ukrainian manpower, equipment in borderline Kursk area. tass.com The Mi-28NM helicopter delivered strikes by air-launched missiles against reconnoitered targets, the Russian Defense Ministry added…
(2024-08-30). Russian FPV drone teams strike Ukrainian military equipment in Kursk area. tass.com As a Russian attack UAV platoon commander said, Ukraine's military has employed a large amount of Western-made equipment in the borderline Kursk Region…
(2024-08-30). FSB nabs two Colombian citizens who fought as mercenaries on Ukraine's side. tass.com "During the search, FSB operatives found and seized from the suspects the documents confirming their unlawful activity," the security service said…
(2024-08-30). Pollster says 75% of Russians trust Putin. tass.com The poll surveyed 1,600 respondents over 18 years of age…
(2024-08-30). Nearly four in five Russians trust Putin, poll reveals. tass.com A total of 52% of those polled said they approved of how the Russian government was handling its job, while 54% approve of Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin's job performance…
(2024-08-30). Harris one percentage point ahead of Trump in WSJ survey. tass.com The results of the survey shows that 48% of respondents are ready to support Harris, while 47% will vote for Trump…
(2024-08-30). Hostilities in Gaza Strip 'must end' — US Vice President Harris. tass.com "This war must end, and we must deal that is about getting the hostages out," she said…
(2024-08-30). US presidential candidate Harris says no plans to ban hydraulic fracking technology. tass.com It was her first joint television interview with running mate Tim Walz since they both formally accepted the Democratic presidential nomination…
(2024-08-30). Too many innocent Palestinians getting killed in Gaza — US Vice President Harris. tass.com "And we have got to get a deal done," Kamala Harris said…
(2024-08-30). Taiwan records approach of 25 Chinese PLA aircraft, nine vessels in past day. tass.com Aircraft, vessels and ground-based air defense systems were dispatched by the Taiwanese Army to monitor them…
(2024-08-30). EU to discuss increasing target for training of Ukrainian soldiers — Borrell. tass.com Earlier, the EU diplomacy chief emphasized that training Ukrainian soldiers on Ukrainian territory was not on the bloc's agenda…
(2024-08-30). No consensus in EU on sending instructors to Ukraine — Estonian defense minister. tass.com According to Hanno Pevkur, EU countries also need to understand at what level Ukrainian troops will be trained…
(2024-08-30). EU to train 60,000 Ukrainian troops by end of August — German Defense Ministry. tass.com German Defense Ministry Thomas Hitschler added that 10,000 Ukrainian servicemen will complete their training in Germany by the end of the year…
(2024-08-30). Ethiopia showcases SDG achievements at 2024 Interregional Seminar. tvbrics.com 
It was held in China…
(2024-08-30). Indian scientists demonstrate rare electron localisation phenomenon. tvbrics.com 
The finding could expand the applications of semiconductors…
(2024-08-30). Iranian national team to perform in the most ancient sport of Persia in Moscow. tvbrics.com 
Varzesh-e bastani is one of the most ancient types of martial arts…
(2024-08-30). Russia launches training programme for young artists from BRICS+ countries. tvbrics.com 
More than 80 people applied for participation in the internship programme…
(2024-08-30). Russia-Ukraine war: List of key developments, day 917. aljazeera.com As the war enters its 917th day, these are the main developments.
(2024-08-30). Putin to travel to Mongolia next week despite ICC warrant for his arrest. scmp.com September 3 visit will be Putin's first trip to an ICC member state since warrant was issued last year over suspected war crimes in Ukraine.
(2024-08-30). US, European airlines pay more, lose out to Chinese carriers amid Russian airspace closure. scmp.com Russia closed its airspace to 36 countries, mostly in Europe, following the outbreak of war in Ukraine in 2022.
(2024-08-30). Russia to Hand Info on Ukrainian Crimes to Int'l Organizations – Special Envoy. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW, August 30 (Sputnik) – The Russian Foreign Ministry will provide all information about the crimes of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in Russia's Kursk Region to the Russian missions to international organizations, Russian Foreign Ministry Ambassador-at-Large on the Kiev Regime's War Crimes Rodion Miroshnik said in an interview with Sputnik.
(2024-08-30). Ukraine Apparently Given Carte Blanche for Operations in Russian Regions – Moscow. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW, (Sputnik) – Ukraine has apparently been given carte blanche for operations in Russian regions, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said.
(2024-08-30). Ukraine Targets Another Russian Oil Depot Amid Escalating Conflict. ummid.com The conflict between Ukraine and Russia reached new heights as Ukraine launched an attack on another Russian oil depot.
(2024-08-30). EU Unlikely To Punish Russia With More Sanctions; Putin's 'Friend' In EU To Block Anti-Moscow Moves. hindustantimes.com Amid the ongoing Ukraine-Russia war, the EU faces a major setback in its push for new sanctions on Russia. Hungary's resistance complicates decision-making on sanctions, according to RT. The EU's 14th sanctions package has already blacklisted 116 Russian entities. Hungary, which holds the EU Council presidency, is reportedly influencing the bloc's decisions. Watch for more.
(2024-08-30). On Cam: Russia's Nuclear-Capable Missile Hits Ukraine's Hangar 'Hiding' US & German Weapons | Kursk. hindustantimes.com Russian forces continue to hunt and destroy Ukraine's Western weaponry amid the Kursk incursion. Russian forces bombed a Ukrainian military hangar storing Western weapons in the Sumy region. Russia's nuclear-capable Iskander-M tactical missile system destroyed the hangar on August 29, according to the ministry of defence. On August 28, a Russian fighter jet destroyed a hangar storing U.S.-made HIMARS MLRS.
(2024-08-30). Putin Forces Advances Deeper Into East Ukraine; Two More Villages Captured Amid Kursk Incursion. hindustantimes.com Russia on August 29 claimed to have captured two more villages in eastern Ukraine amid heavy fighting in the Kursk region. Russian forces captured two villages in the Donetsk and Luhansk regions. The Russian defence ministry said it captured the village of Mykolaivka, around 15 km from the city of Pokrovsk in the Donetsk region, as well as the settlement of Stelmakhivka in the neighbouring Luhansk region.
(2024-08-30). Ukrainian Mole In Russian Defence Establishment? Putin Arrests Own Ex-Minister Amid Kursk Incursion. hindustantimes.com Russia's crackdown on its Defense Ministry continues amid the ongoing Ukraine conflict. The latest is the arrest of Pavel Popov, a former Russian Deputy Defense Minister, who is under investigation for allegedly exploiting a state military exhibition. The charges relate to his actions between 2021 and 2024. This arrest is part of a larger purge that began with the arrest of Timur Ivanov on April 23. Watch for more.
(2024-08-30). EU Rejects Legitimacy of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro – Foreign Policy Chief Borrell. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – The European Union rejects the legitimacy of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said.
(2024-08-30). Exposing and opposing Zionism: A conversation with Ilan Pappé. wsws.org "It's not a moment of Epiphany, where you wake up and suddenly you are on the other side of the Rubicon. It takes time. But there is a moment where you feel that you know enough and you understand enough and you have heard enough to challenge fundamentally the narrative of your own society, of your own state."
(2024-08-30). Students speak on mass spread of COVID on college campuses as semester begins. wsws.org The WSWS spoke to several students who are witnessing the mass infection of their peers on college campuses in the US and Canada.
(2024-08-30). Australian anti-war whistleblower David McBride passes one hundred days behind bars. wsws.org The militarist Labor government is directly responsible for the imprisonment of the courageous whistleblower and the draconian conditions in which he is being held.
(2024-08-30). Left Party-led government pushes anti-refugee agitation and police-state measures ahead of state elections in Thuringia. wsws.org The measures presented by state Premier Ramelow (Left Party) and the Thuringia Interior Minister Georg Meier (Social Democrat) on Wednesday could also have come from the fascist Alternative for Germany.
(2024-08-30). The political issues in the fight to defend public education in the US. wsws.org In this election year, the right to public education and all democratic rights are on the line.
(2024-08-30). Declaring COVID-19 "endemic," Biden administration oversees policy of forced mass infection. wsws.org The United States is currently mired in its ninth wave of mass infection since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, with the population now completely abandoned by the powers that be.
(2024-08-30). Chinese bond market surge points to economic and financial problems. wsws.org Due to the lack of investment opportunities, money has been flooding into the bond market, pushing up prices and thereby lowering the yield, or interest rate on government debt.
(2024-08-30). IV fluid shortages intensify crisis in Australian healthcare system. wsws.org The depletion of IV fluid stocks reveals that there is no effective system in Australia which identifies stocks of items essential for proper management of public health.
(2024-08-30). Australia: Sri Lankan asylum seeker dies after self-immolation, amid protests against Labor's brutal anti-refugee regime. wsws.org The horrific incident was an outcome of the cruel and unlawful policies of the federal Labor government of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
(2024-08-30). ƒ∞srail kabinesi Mƒ±sƒ±r-Gazze sƒ±nƒ±rƒ±ndaki Philadelphi Koridoru'nda i≈ügalin devam etmesini onayladƒ±. yenisafak.com Yapƒ±lan oylamada, Gàºvenlik Kabinesinin 10 àºyesinden 8'inin ƒ∞srail ordusunun Philadelphi Koridoru'ndaki i≈ügalinin devam etmesinden yana oy kullanmasƒ±yla à∂nerinin kabul edildiƒüi ifade edildi. | Savunma Bakanƒ± Yoav Gallant'ƒ±n à∂neriye hayƒ±r oyu verdiƒüi, a≈üƒ±rƒ± saƒücƒ± Ulusal Gàºvenlik Bakanƒ± Itamar Ben-Gvir'in ise toplantƒ±ya katƒ±lmadƒ±ƒüƒ± kaydedildi…
(2024-08-30). Kamala Harris: ƒ∞srail'e silah ambargosu uygulamayacaƒüƒ±z. yenisafak.com ABD'de 5 Kasƒ±m'da yapƒ±lacak ba≈ükanlƒ±k seàßimleri iàßin geri sayƒ±m sàºrerken, Demokratlarƒ±n ba≈ükan adayƒ± Harris ile ba≈ükan yardƒ±mcƒ±sƒ± adayƒ± Tim Walz, adaylƒ±klarƒ± netle≈ütikten sonraki ilk rà∂portajlarƒ±nƒ± CNN'e verdiler. | ƒ∞àß politikadan ekonomiye, sƒ±nƒ±r gàºvenliƒüinden ABD'nin ƒ∞srail politikas&fno…
(2024-08-30). Kamerun'da Gazze mesaisi. yenisafak.com Liderler dàºzeyinde 320 gàºnde sadece bir kez bir araya gelebilen ƒ∞slam ƒ∞≈übirliƒüi Te≈ükilatƒ± (ƒ∞ƒ∞T), dƒ±≈üi≈üleri bakan yardƒ±mcƒ±larƒ± ile toplandƒ±. Kamerun'un ba≈ükenti Yaounde'de ba≈ülayan ƒ∞ƒ∞T 50. Dƒ±≈üi≈üleri Bakanlarƒ± Konseyi (DBK) Toplantƒ±sƒ±'nda Türkiye'yi Dƒ±≈üi≈üleri…
(2024-08-30). Refah'ta ya≈üam nà∂beti. yenisafak.com Dàºnya Saƒülƒ±k àñrgàºtຠ25 yƒ±l aradan sonra Gazze'de ilk kez ortaya à߃±kan àßocuk felcinin halk saƒülƒ±ƒüƒ± iàßin tehdit olu≈üturduƒüunu aà߃±klayarak acil bir ≈üekilde a≈üƒ±nƒ±n temin edilmesi gerektiƒüini bildirdi. Sava≈ü ve àßatƒ±≈üma ortamƒ±nda abluka altƒ±nda kalan Gazze'ye yardƒ±mlar ula≈ümakta zo…
(2024-08-30). ƒ∞≈ü Yurtlarƒ± kriz dinlemedi. yenisafak.com Hàºkàºmlຠve tutuklularƒ±n 'àßalƒ±≈üma' dolayƒ±sƒ±yla 'ekonomik' hayata kazandƒ±rƒ±ldƒ±klarƒ± ƒ∞≈ü Yurtlarƒ±, gelir rekoru kƒ±rƒ±yor. Ceza ƒ∞nfaz Kurumlarƒ± ile Tutukevleri ƒ∞≈ü Yurtlarƒ± Kurumu, ekonomik olarak da bàºyàºyor. Gƒ±dadan, tarƒ±m ve hayvancƒ±lƒ±ƒüa kadar biràßok alanda hàºkàºmlà…
(2024-08-30). OVP'de revizyon tamam. yenisafak.com Ekonomi Koordinasyon Kurulu'nda son rà∂tu≈ülarƒ± yapƒ±lan yeni Orta Vadeli Program'ƒ±n (OVP) detaylarƒ± belli olmaya ba≈üladƒ±. àñnceki gàºn Cumhurba≈ükanƒ± Yardƒ±mcƒ±sƒ± Cevdet Yƒ±lmaz'ƒ±n ba≈ükanlƒ±ƒüƒ±nda bir araya gelen EKK àºyelerinin toplantƒ±sƒ± 4,5 saat sàºrdàº. Toplantƒ±ya katƒ±lan bakanlar birer sunum yaptƒ±…
(2024-08-30). Yatƒ±rƒ±mcƒ±nƒ±n yeni gà∂zdesi dàºkkan ve ofis. yenisafak.com Konuta eri≈üim imkanƒ±nƒ±n zorla≈ümasƒ± ve faizlerin yàºkselmesi gibi sebeplerden dolayƒ± talep, konuttan ticari gayrimenkule kayƒ±yor. àñzellikle bàºyàºk≈üehirlerdeki ticari yapƒ±lar yatƒ±rƒ±mcƒ±nƒ±n ilgisini àßekiyor. Talebin yàºkseldiƒüi ticari gayrimenkuller; i≈ületmelerin faaliyetlerini sàºrdàºrmek iàßin kullandƒ±klarƒ± binalar, arsalar, maƒüazalar, ofisle…
(2024-08-30). Meteoroloji'den ƒ∞stanbul dahil 23 il iàßin uyarƒ±: Kuvvetli geliyor. yenisafak.com 
Meteoroloji Genel Màºdàºrl຃üຠtarafƒ±ndan yapƒ±lan son tahminlere gà∂re: àúlkemizin kuzey ve iàß kesimlerinin paràßalƒ±, yer yer àßok bulutlu, Marmara'nƒ±n kuzey ve doƒüusu, Akdeniz'in Toroslar kesimi ile Doƒüu Akdeniz, ƒ∞àß Anadolu'nun kuzey ve gàºneydoƒüu kesimleri, Karadeniz, Doƒüu Anadolu'nun kuzeyi ve Kàºtahya àßevreleri ile Van'ƒ±n doƒüu ilàßelerinin yerel saƒüanak ve gà∂k gàºrà&…
(2024-08-30). Cumhurba≈ükanƒ± Erdoƒüan'dan 30 Aƒüustos mesajƒ±: Kàºresel nizamƒ± mutlaka tesis edeceƒüiz. yenisafak.com Cumhurba≈ükanƒ± Recep Tayyip Erdoƒüan'ƒ±n 30 Aƒüustos Zafer Bayramƒ± dolayƒ±sƒ±yla bir mesaj yayƒ±mladƒ±. | "Kàºresel nizamƒ± mutlaka tesis edeceƒüiz": | Erdoƒüan mesajƒ±nda Türkiye Yàºzyƒ±lƒ± hedeflerimize doƒüru kararlƒ±lƒ±kla yàºràºrken, bàºyàºk ve gàºàßlຠTürkiye idealimizi de adƒ±m adƒ±m geràßeƒ&u…
(2024-08-30). DEA≈û'a 23 ilde 'GàúRZ-10' operasyonu: 119 ≈üàºpheli yakalandƒ±. yenisafak.com Emniyet Genel Màºdàºrl຃üຠƒ∞stihbarat Ba≈ükanlƒ±ƒüƒ± ve Terà∂rle Màºcadele Daire Ba≈ükanlƒ±ƒüƒ± koordinesinde; ƒ∞l Emniyet Màºdàºrlàºklerince Ankara, Adana, Afyonkarahisar, Antalya, Bolu, Bitlis, Bursa, Elazƒ±ƒü, Gaziantep, Hatay, ƒ∞stanbul, ƒ∞zmir, Kayseri, Kƒ±r≈üehir, Kilis, Kocaeli, Kàºtahya, Mardin, Niƒüde, Ordu, Sakarya, Samsun ve Sivas'ta DEA≈û ter…
(2024-08-30). Metrobàºs kazasƒ±na ili≈ükin gà∂zaltƒ±na alƒ±nan ≈üàºpheliler adliyede. yenisafak.com Kàºàßàºkàßekmece Cumhuriyet Ba≈üsavcƒ±lƒ±ƒüƒ±nƒ±n, Beylikdàºzຠistikametinde ilerleyen metrobàºsàºn Sefakà∂y mevkisinde kar≈üƒ± yà∂nden gelen metrobàºse yandan àßarptƒ±ƒüƒ± kazaya ili≈ükin soru≈üturmasƒ± sàºràºyor.Soru≈üturma kapsamƒ±nda gà∂zaltƒ±na alƒ±nan metrobàºs ≈üofà∂rຠD.M.àá. ile denetim ami…
(2024-08-30). Vatan Caddesi trafiğe kapatıldı. yenisafak.com
(2024-08-30). Cuma hutbesi: Bizi biz yapan bizi millet kılan ruh. yenisafak.com 
Cuma namazƒ± bu hafta da bàºyàºk bir katƒ±lƒ±mla kƒ±lƒ±nacak. Din Hizmetleri Genel Màºdàºrl຃üàºnàºn hazƒ±rladƒ±ƒüƒ± bu haftaki Cuma hutbesinin konusu "Bizi biz yapan, bizi millet kƒ±lan ruh" olarak belirlendi. | Muhterem Màºslàºmanlar!Vatan, bizler iàßin bir toprak paràßasƒ±ndan àßok daha bàºyàºk anlamlar ta≈üƒ±maktadƒ±r. Cennet vatanƒ±mƒ±z, ec…
(2024-08-30). Allah'ƒ±n merhameti: Rahman ve Rahim. yenisafak.com "ƒ∞lâhƒ±nƒ±z bir tek Allah'tƒ±r. O'ndan ba≈üka ilâh yoktur. O Rahman'dƒ±r, Rahim'dir."(Bakara-163)Allah'ƒ±n en gàºzel isimlerini bir araya getiren esma-i hàºsna, Rahman ve Rahim ile ba≈ülar. Allah ayrƒ±ca Rahman ve Rahim ism-i ≈üeriflerini besmelede bir araya toplayarak, her ba≈ülangƒ±cƒ±mƒ±zda O'nu à∂yle anmamƒ±zƒ± istemi≈ütir. Peki her ikisi de aynƒ± kà∂kten gelen ve Allah'ƒ&plusm…
(2024-08-30). Oasis reunites (sort of) as Foo Fighters fight Trump. independentaustralia.net 
(2024-08-30). CARTOONS: Donald Trump — the artful 'dodger'. independentaustralia.net 
(2024-08-30). Belarus: A pawn in Putin's strategic chessboard. independentaustralia.net 
(2024-08-30). Punished for the truth: David McBride's first hundred days in prison. independentaustralia.net 
(2024-08-30). Truth Remains Crystal Clear, Even As Persistent, Unapologetic Wrongdoers Attempt to Cloak Themselves In The Tweets and Words of Scholars and Students of Knowledge. salaficentre.com In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy. Allah, The Exalted, says: ŸäŸéŸ∞Ÿìÿ£ŸéŸäŸëŸèŸáŸéÿß Ÿ±ŸÑŸëŸéÿ∞ŸêŸäŸÜŸé ÿ°Ÿéÿߟ֟éŸÜŸèŸàÿ߀ü Ÿ±ÿ™ŸëŸéŸÇŸèŸàÿ߀ü…
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(2024-08-30). Macron defends move to give Telegram's Durov French passport. scmp.com French president said he was unaware that Pavel Durov was coming to France before his surprise weekend arrest.
(2024-08-30). France's Macron defends giving citizenship to Telegram CEO Pavel Durov. aljazeera.com French leader denies inviting tech founder to France or having prior knowledge of his visit.
(2024-08-30). A year after Johannesburg building fire, survivors feel abandoned by city. aljazeera.com Inquiry found authorities liable for neglect after 2023 blaze killed 76 people in dilapidated building in South Africa.
(2024-08-30). Donald Trump promises free IVF for women, criticises six-week abortion ban. aljazeera.com Republican presidential candidate's comments latest bid to present a moderate image on reproductive issues.
(2024-08-30). Japan's ruling party faces 'generational battle' as it chooses new leader. aljazeera.com Fumio Kishida promised reform when he said he was stepping down as prime minister after a term marred by controversy.
(2024-08-30). Five key takeaways from Kamala Harris, Tim Walz's first major TV interview. aljazeera.com The Democratic nominee and her running mate sat down with CNN's Dana Bash to discuss their plans for the presidency.
(2024-08-30). Mexico drug cartel stronghold Sinaloa rocked by shootings, arson. aljazeera.com Renewed violence follows US arrests of drug lords Joaquin Guzman Lopez and Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada.
(2024-08-30). New Zealand's Maori King Tuheitia dies aged 69. aljazeera.com Tributes pour in after the king's death in hospital where he was recovering from heart surgery.
(2024-08-30). US Army defends Arlington cemetery employee pushed during Trump visit. aljazeera.com Trump visited Section 60 of the cemetery, where troops are buried and where political activities are prohibited.
(2024-08-30). 'Sex work' advocacy in California is harming children. aljazeera.com Activists in the state are opposing to planned increased penalties for adults soliciting sex from prostituted children.
(2024-08-30). WHO outlines Gaza polio vaccination plan. aljazeera.com
(2024-08-30). Floods in Yemen kill at least 33 people, damage more than 200 homes. scmp.com Heavy rains that began on Tuesday also unleashed rockslides in Al-Mahwit province. Yemen's Red Crescent said 38 people are still missing.
(2024-08-30). Man 'intent on killing' Michael Bloomberg convicted of kidnapping housekeeper. scmp.com US federal jurors found a Colorado man guilty of kidnapping a woman on a ranch owned by Michael Bloomberg during what prosecutors described as his attempt to kill the media mogul.
(2024-08-30). Nvidia, Apple in talks to join OpenAI's new funding round valuing it at over US$1 billion. scmp.com Nvidia has discussed investing about US$100 million, while Apple and Microsoft are also mulling participation, sources say.
(2024-08-30). In West Virginia, US-China personal exchanges find a home, flown in from Yunnan. scmp.com A teacher brought a farmhouse from the village of Cizhong to the woods of Harpers Ferry, where it hosts talks, meals and retreats.
(2024-08-30). Kamala Harris pitches continuity in China-lite first interview since nomination. scmp.com Long-awaited questioning of the Democratic presidential candidate and her running mate Tim Walz offers little on foreign policy.
(2024-08-30). Africa stands at the centre of SA's foreign policy — President Ramaphosa. sanews.gov.za Africa stands at the centre of SA's foreign policy — President Ramaphosa | President Cyril Ramaphosa has asserted that Africa stands firmly at the centre of South Africa's foreign policy. | The President said South Africa was firmly committed to strengthening the African Union (AU) as an instrument of peace, stability, integration and development on the continent. | "South Africa plays a leading role on several continental issues. We are, for example, the chair of the Presidential Infrastructure Champion Initiative. We are currently the AU Champion on Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness and Response," he said…
(2024-08-30). SA commemorates International Overdose Day in KwaMhlanga. sanews.gov.za SA commemorates International Overdose Day in KwaMhlanga | The Department of Social Development (DSD) will today commemorate International Overdose Awareness Day at the Vezubuhle Community Hall, in KwaMhlanga, Mpumalanga. | According to the department, substance abuse is one of the main drivers of social ills such as the spread of HIV and Aids, school dropout, crime, violence as well as gender-based violence and femicide. | The department said this had a negative impact on society and led to the destruction of individuals, families and communities. | "KwaMhlanga and Thembisile Hani Municipality in Mpumalanga have…
(2024-08-30). Tolashe condemns brutal killing of Limpopo mother. sanews.gov.za Tolashe condemns brutal killing of Limpopo mother | Social Development Minister Sisisi Tolashe has strongly condemned the brutal killing of a 45-year-old mother of four, whose body was found by the police together with two other victims at Sebayeng village in Limpopo. | The Minister said the incident happened as the country commemorates Women's Month under the theme: "Celebrating 30 Years of Democracy Towards Women's Development". | "I am deeply saddened and disturbed by the violence and brutal killings of women, particularly, during the month of August where we expect women to be embraced, protected, and celebr…
(2024-08-30). Zikalala calls for the participation of women in the built industry. sanews.gov.za Zikalala calls for the participation of women in the built industry | Public Works and Infrastructure Deputy Minister, Sihle Zikalala, has called for more work to be done to ensure the participation of women in the built industry including the use of preferential procurement to target women-run businesses. | Zikalala was speaking on the first day of the two-day South African Women In Construction (SAWIC) policy and elective conference in Jeppestown, Johannesburg on Thursday. | The Deputy Minister promised to continue engaging with SAWIC in order to advance transformation of the built environment by prioritising t…
(2024-08-30). Reviving worker's power in Singapore: Left activists speak. links.org.au 
A new generation of left activists is emerging in Singapore, determined to rebuild people's power. An interview with two activists from Workers Make Possible.
(2024-08-30). Aussie Climate Scientists: Winter Heatwaves are Bad. wattsupwiththat.com
(2024-08-30). NYC's food delivery workers are sweltering in the heat — and demanding more protection. grist.org 
New York City, the city that never sleeps, is also an incredibly hard place to take a break — if your job is jetting across town on a bike delivering takeout and groceries. "As things stand, there isn't a designated place for us to rest while working," Antonio Solis, an app-based delivery worker from Veracruz, Mexico, who moved to New York City five years ago, said in an interview in Spanish. "A lot of workers live in Queens or the Bronx, and they have to go as far as Manhattan for work." Rather than ride the 10 or 20 miles home, they look for small pockets of shade in parks and plazas, or shell out for…
(2024-08-30). Call for stronger social partnerships. sanews.gov.za Call for stronger social partnerships | KwaZulu-Natal Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) MEC, Thulasizwe Buthelezi, has called for better social partnership involvement in developing medium to long-term responses to disasters and in assisting families in need. | Buthelezi made the call during the handover of a new house to the Jikela family, who lost five members to the devastating Durban floods of 2022. | The construction of the new house was made possible by a non-profit organisation, the Mahlasedi Foundation.
The floods tragically claimed the lives of Princess Bonakele Jikela, her childr…
(2024-08-30). Energy 'Transition': It's a Federal Bribe (versus consumer demand). wattsupwiththat.com When politicians take over markets, bad things happen. Costs increase, consumer choices are thwarted, and well-connected businesses get rich off taxpayers. We see all these things happening in the U.S. energy transition from fossil fuels to renewables. The only way to eliminate these and other harms is to let the market work and eliminate all energy subsidies—federal and state—in America.
(2024-08-30). Peter Stefanovic has just exposed a shocking bit of news about Labour. thecanary.co 
Lawyer and social justice campaigner Peter Stefanovic has just published one video that won't be making it into the hallowed early hour TV showings of Good Morning Britain (GMB). That's because, the days of Boris Johnson and his merry band of serial lying hard-right Tory successors have lost the keys to number 10. In their […] | By
(2024-08-30). Could a major DWP PIP change mean Labour is about to follow through on Tory reforms? thecanary.co In September, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) will roll its suite of functional health assessments into one. Specifically, this means that DWP contractors will look at claims for Personal Independence Payment (PIP), as well as the health-based component of Universal Credit and Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) through one singular assessment. While the move […] | By
(2024-08-30). Expiration of major US-China science treaty signals deep uncertainty amid high tensions. scmp.com Landmark deal dating to 1979 is said to shield American researchers working in mainland but critics say Beijing is exploiting its terms.
(2024-08-30). Mexico: Proposed Constitutional Changes Threaten Rights. hrw.org (Washington, DC) — Mexican legislators who will take office on August 31, 2024, should reject a series of proposed constitutional changes that would undermine judicial independence, government accountability, and the right to privacy, Human Rights Watch said today. The proposals could also lead to an increase in military abuses and arbitrary detentions.The proposals are contained in five bills that legislators are expected to discuss when Congress returns to session on September 1. The bills would expand automatic pretrial detention, replace the current judicial appointment process with popular elections, e…
(2024-08-30). Kƒ±rmƒ±zƒ± bàºltenle aranƒ±yordu: Mƒ∞T suàß à∂rgàºtຠlideri Binali Camgà∂z'ຠTürkiye'ye getirdi. img.piri.net 
Mƒ∞T, 2018'de yurt dƒ±≈üƒ±na kaàßan "Camgà∂z Grubu" olarak bilinen ƒ∞zmir merkezli organize suàß à∂rgàºtຠeleba≈üƒ± Camgà∂z'àºn Karadaƒü'dan Türkiye'ye getirilmesi iàßin uzun sàºren yoƒüun bir istihbarat diplomasisi yàºràºttàº. | Ba≈üta Dƒ±≈üi≈üleri ve ƒ∞àßi≈üleri Bakanlƒ±ƒüƒ± ve ilgili diƒüer kurumlarla gerekli koordinasyonlar…
(2024-08-30). The French left won the election but Macron is blocking them from forming a government. thecanary.co The Nouveau Front Populaire (New Popular Front) left-wing alliance won the most seats in France's snap legislative election in early July. It took 182 seats, while president Emmanuel Macron's 'centrist' coalition Ensemble took 168 and far right Rassemblement National (National Rally) won 143. The New Popular Front, a coalition of left-wing leader Jean-Luc Melenchon's La […] | By
(2024-08-30). Chinese retailers, once sweet on Mexico, say locals are turning sour. What changed? scmp.com Chinese merchants in Mexico, initially welcomed with open arms, are now contending with resentment and occasional hostility from locals.
(2024-08-30). China tells Philippines to 'immediately withdraw' from contested South China Sea atoll. scmp.com Beijing warns of 'limit to our patience' after Manila confirms one of its coastguard helicopters resupplied crew on ship at Sabina Shoal.
(2024-08-30). How does alcohol impact your life insurance? thecanary.co What is life Insurance Life insurance is simply a financial safety net for your loved ones should anything happen to you. You pay a premium each month to receive the cover and should you pass away during the set policy term a cash lump sum will be paid to your dependants. The proceeds from a […] | By
(2024-08-30). Government working 'urgently' to resolve logistics challenges. sanews.gov.za Government working 'urgently' to resolve logistics challenges | Government remains confident that the implementation of the Freight Logistics Roadmap will enable investment in South Africa's ports and rail systems, said President Cyril Ramaphosa. | The President was speaking during a question and answer session in the National Assembly (NA) on Thursday. | "We are confident that through…efforts, and by implementing the Freight Logistics Roadmap, we will enable massive new investment in our ports and rail system. This will unlock economic growth and create jobs." | The President said an "an efficient and well-fun…
(2024-08-30). Smaller scale farmers are being supported. sanews.gov.za Smaller scale farmers are being supported | Government is prioritising support for the growth of smaller scale and previously disadvantaged farmers in South Africa. | This is according to President Cyril Ramaphosa who addressed Parliament's National Assembly (NA) on Thursday. | The President told the members of the NA that the Agriculture and Agro-processing Master Plan addresses the challenge of the concentration of ownership, production and market access in certain hands. | "The Master Plan aims to build an agriculture and agro-processing sector that is inclusive, competitive, job-creating, sustainable and grow…
(2024-08-30). Cédric Durand: Landscapes of Capital. newleftreview.org A critical engagement with the work of Brett Christophers, whose books—The New Enclosure, Rentier Capitalism, Our Lives in Their Portfolios and The Price Is Wrong—unfold a novel critique of the 'rentier stage' of contemporary capitalism, in the tradition of radical historical geography developed by Lefebvre, Harvey and Davis.
(2024-08-30). Grey Anderson: Imperium Uncloaked. newleftreview.org Grey Anderson on Tom Stevenson, Someone Else's Empire. Lucid anatomization of the American imperium, with a devastating assessment of the UK's equerry role.
(2024-08-30). Owen Hatherley: Labourism: In and Against? newleftreview.org Owen Hatherley on Andy Beckett, The Searchers. Interlinked portraits of the Labour Party's Bennite bloc, from 1968 to the Corbyn leadership.
(2024-08-30). Radhika Desai: Peak Hindutva? newleftreview.org As Modi's BJP loses its overall majority, Radhika Desai examines the part played by India's capitalist conglomerates in his rise—and the contradictions on which their strategy has foundered. The economic crisis of the parched countryside as brake on Hindutva's forward march.
(2024-08-30). Rebecca Lossin: The Multiple Gaze. newleftreview.org Resisting the erasure of working-class life in the American rust belt, the critical photography of LaToya Ruby Frazier combines intimate portraiture with representations of capital's flight. Rebecca Lossin reflects on MoMA's recent retrospective of her work—and on the cultural politics of documentary image-making in an age saturated with the visual.
(2024-08-30). Sanjay Subrahmanyam: Blood and Bombast. newleftreview.org Sanjay Subrahmanyam on Vinayak Chaturvedi, Hindutva and Violence and Janaki Bakhle, Savarkar and the Making of Hindutva. Intellectual biographies of Hindu nationalism's Mazzini-inspired theoretician.
(2024-08-30). How Belarus is seeking to balance Russia ties with stronger China relations. scmp.com Alexander Lukashenko believes he can maintain strong relations with both China and Russia without having to reduce cooperation with either.
(2024-08-30). New Development Bank key to progress in developing countries. sanews.gov.za New Development Bank key to progress in developing countries | Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana has called for visible thought leadership on how the New Development Bank (NDB) can play a more catalytic role in the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in developing and emerging markets. | The SDGs are a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure that by 2030 all people enjoy peace and prosperity. | "The Bank must be unwavering in its commitment to the SDGs as it remains the most relevant benchmark for the development priorities of developing countries. Therefore, as…
(2024-08-30). Trains ready to ferry fans to Springboks game. sanews.gov.za Trains ready to ferry fans to Springboks game | The Passenger Rail Agency of South (PRASA) and the Gautrain have announced that its all systems go for the integrated train service to ensure fans can travel safely and conveniently to and from this weekend's rugby game. | South Africa will take on New Zealand on Saturday at Emirates Airline Park, also popularly known by its old name Ellis Park Stadium, in Johannesburg. | "The Gautrain and PRASA will be offering a seamless and integrated train service for the upcoming test match to ensure ease of movement and convenience for all rugby spectators attending the Rugby…
(2024-08-30). Singapore's grassroots groups launch 'The People's Manifesto' (plus full text of manifesto). links.org.au 
Adi R discusses "The People's Manifesto", which was publicly launched at a 250-strong "Town Hall" meeting in Singapore on August 3.
(2024-08-30). Nippon Steel, peers urge Tokyo to curb steel imports from China, executive says. scmp.com Vice-Chairman Takahiro Mori said the US, Europe and South Korea have already implemented trade policies to restrict Chinese steel imports.
(2024-08-30). Kamala Harris defends policy shifts in first interview of US presidential campaign. scmp.com Kamala Harris insists her 'values have not changed' in first major interview since her dramatic entry into the US election.
(2024-08-30). Belarus to Create Its Own Analogue of YouTube – Deputy Head of Presidential Administration. sputnikglobe.com MINSK (Sputnik) – Belarus will create its own analogue of the YouTube online video sharing platform, the project will be launched on September 12, Deputy Head of the Presidential Administration Vladimir Pertsov said.
(2024-08-30). 'Dangerous' Platform, Really? World Leaders, Even Macron, Still Use Telegram Despite Durov Arrest. sputnikglobe.com Despite recent allegations that Telegram is being used for criminal activities, leaders from around the world, including French President Emmanuel Macron, continue to actively utilize the encrypted messaging service.
(2024-08-30). Mercenaries Speaking English With Georgian Accent, Poles Spotted Near Kursk. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Foreign mercenaries who spoke English with a Georgian accent, as well as Polish units, were spotted in the Kursk Region, Russian Foreign Ministry Ambassador-at-Large on the Kiev Regime's War Crimes Rodion Miroshnik said in an interview with Sputnik.
(2024-08-30). Trump Stresses Preventing Use of Nukes Foremost Issue For US, Entire World. sputnikglobe.com WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump said during a town hall event in the state of Wisconsin that the biggest challenge the United States and the international community face is preventing a nuclear war in the near future.
(2024-08-30). US, Russian Deputy Envoys Have Heated Exchange at UN Security Council Over Gaza Ceasefire. sputnikglobe.com UNITED NATIONS (Sputnik) – The deputy representatives of the US and Russian missions to the United Nations engaged in an argument at the UN Security Council meeting over which of their countries is doing a better job at trying to resolve the conflict in Gaza, a Sputnik correspondent reported.
(2024-08-30). How to Succeed in a Technical or Trade School. moguldom.com 
Entering a technical or trade school is a commitment that requires a deep understanding of the demands specific to your chosen field. Unlike traditional academic pathways, technical and trade programs are designed to prepare students for specific careers, often involving hands-on training and practical skills development. Before enrolling, it's crucial to research the industry thoroughly. …
(2024-08-30). States are falling behind in using IRA funding to advance climate action. grist.org 
(2024-08-30). Arua residents protest, demand transfer of Job Matua. independent.co.ug 
Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A section of Parish Development Model (PDM) beneficiaries in Kenya Ward, Arua Central Division, Arua City, are demanding the transfer of new Assistant Resident City Commissioner Job Matua Richard. On Thursday, the disgruntled residents, carrying placards, stormed the office of the Arua Resident City Commissioner. They threatened to hand …
(2024-08-30). Katanga Murder: Court rules on who can tender exhibits. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | High Court Judge Isaac Muwata has ruled that physical exhibits in criminal trials can only be tendered by the individual who recovered them from the crime scene or any other relevant location. This ruling, delivered on Thursday, arose during the trial of Molly Katanga, who is accused of murdering …
(2024-08-30). Loice Chekwemoi bags silver, third medal for Uganda in Lima. independent.co.ug 
Women's 3000m steeplechase FINAL 1. Sembo Almayew üá™üáπ 9: 12.71 CR ü•á 2. Loice Chekwemoi üá∫üᨠ9: 18.84 PB ü•à 3. Diana Chepkemoi üá∞üá™ 9: 29.84 PB ü•â 5. Nancy Chepkwurui 9: 47.47 PB üü° Today ‚ú≥ 3000m W finals — Keziah Chebet & Bentalin Yeko ‚ú≥ 3000m SC W final — Chepkwurui & Chekwemoi ‚ú≥ 3000m M …
(2024-08-30). Museveni to resolve compensation woes of Northern Uganda war claimants. independent.co.ug 
Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni has given the people of Northern Uganda reassurance that he will resolve the impasse in compensating war claimants in the region. "I will call a meeting and discuss with area Members of Parliament, Ministers and elders in the area. I heard that some of the money was …
(2024-08-30). Thugs attempt to run away with 14 bitumen drums from Chinese firm. independent.co.ug 
Kakumiro, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | An attempt by thugs to raid Kyerimira village in Katikara sub-county, Kakumiro district, and steal 14 bitumen drums from a Chinese stone quarry, has been thwarted by the police. Police have apprehended one of the suspects, identified as Rashid Aganyira and also impounded the vehicle used in the attempted theft. …
(2024-08-30). Cabinet Backs Netanyahu's Plan to Keep Troops in Philadelphi Corridor. themedialine.org 
(2024-08-30). Charting a new course for Hong Kong's struggle. links.org.au 
Yuet Zi — Five years have passed since Hong Kong's mass movement of 2019. Despite the regime's repression and white terror, the embers of resistance still smoulder in the hearts of every Hongkonger, unquenchable.
(2024-08-30). How climate change is expanding the reach of a rare and deadly mosquito-borne illness. grist.org 
A 41-year-old man in New Hampshire Though this outbreak is small and triple E does not pos…
(2024-08-30). Tony Wood: Mexico in Flux. newleftreview.org Against the rightward trend of the Old World, countries in Latin America continue to favour governments of the left. The resounding mandate for Claudia Sheinbaum in Mexico's presidential election confirms Morena's hegemony within the new party system. Where exactly on the political map should its project be placed?
(2024-08-30). In global first, LG receives V2X 'Common Criteria' certification. ummid.com LG Electronics' Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) solution has received the world's first Common Criteria (CC) certification for security stability in the V2X device category.
(2024-08-30). Pakistan Debt Crisis. ummid.com A surprising part of the debt crisis of Pakistan is that it has been increasing despite Pakistan having enjoyed very good relations with the richest countries for very considerable periods of time.
(2024-08-30). Reflections on Hyderabad's 1948 Legacy: Past and Present. ummid.com A recently held seminar in Hyderabad discussed at length how the region's turbulent past, especially the 1948 Hyderabad Police Action, continues to influence its present socio-political landscape.
(2024-08-30). Strict cell phone policies improve student engagement, classroom behavior. ummid.com Following implementation of strict cell phone policies, there is a significant improvement in student engagement, safety and classroom behaviour, a new study has found.
(2024-08-30). After YouTube channel launch, Ronaldo talks about retirement, post football life. ummid.com In a latest interview days after launching a YouTube channel of his own, Portuguese star footballer Cristiano Ronaldo talked about retirement and his post-football life.
(2024-08-30). AYUSH NEET UG 2024: Round 1 Registration, Choice Filling start. ummid.com AYUSH Admissions Central Counseling Committee (AACCC) has started through its official website aaccc.gov.in from today i.e. Wednesday August 28, 2024 Online Registration for AYUSH NEET UG 2024 Counselling Round 1.
(2024-08-30). DTE Maha Post SSC Diploma 2024 Round 3 Allotment Today. ummid.com Directorate of Technical Education (DTE) Maharashtra is set to publish on its official website poly24.dtemaharashtra.gov.in today i.e. Wednesday August 28, 2024 the result of CAP Round 3 Seat Allotment of the students seeking admission in First Year Post SSC Diploma Technical and Polytechnic Courses in Engineering/Technology for the year 2024-25.
(2024-08-30). GATE 2025 Registration Starts: Where and How to Apply. ummid.com IIT Roorkee has started through its official website 'gate2025.iitr.ac.in' from today i.e. Wednesday August 28, 2024 Online Registration for Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering 2025 (GATE 2025).
(2024-08-30). Kashmir Polls 2024: Ideologies Changing Shades. ummid.com The Jammu and Kashmir 2024 elections are getting really interesting and exciting. People participating in the electoral process are making eye balls pop out.
(2024-08-30). RSS Electoral Strategies After 2024 Poll Debacle. ummid.com The response of RSS to the 2024 Parliamentary election results yet again shows that its claim of being a cultural organization is a mere faàßade.
(2024-08-30). Telum II processor to power IBM Z mainframe systems — What's new. ummid.com IBM Thursday showcased Telum II processor which will power the tech giant's upcoming IBM Z mainframe systems.
(2024-08-30). Why Not Decolonise UPSC Civil Services? ummid.com The contemporary currents touching the gates of the inviolable Dolpur House, the official space of the UPSC warrants a critical analysis from the prism of post-colonial nationalism and democratisation of the institutions having colonial lineage.
(2024-08-30). Acclaimed Lawyer A.G. Noorani passes away. ummid.com Abdul Ghafoor Noorani, acclaimmed constitutional expert, lawyer and author famous as A.G. Noorani, passed away today at the age of 93.
(2024-08-30). CPI-M MLA and Actor Mukesh booked in rape case. ummid.com Kerala Police Thursday filed a rape case against actor and ruling CPI (M) MLA M Mukesh based on a complaint by fellow actor Minu Muneer.
(2024-08-30). CSIR UGC NET June 2024 Result: Where and How to Check. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) is set to declare any moment the result of Joint CSIR UGC NET June 2024 exams on the official website csirnet.nta.ac.in.
(2024-08-30). 'Governor cried, pleaded with Prez Murmu for 45 minutes over Manipur violence'. ummid.com Former Manipur Governor Anusuiya Uikey cried and pleaded with President Draupadi Murmu for about 45 minutes seeking her intervention over violence against minorities in Manipur, veteran journalist Ashok Wankhede has claimed.
(2024-08-30). Gujarat NEET 2024 Round 1 Seat Allotment: Where and How to Check. ummid.com Admission Committee for Professional Undergraduate Medical Educational Courses (ACPUGMEC) is set to release on its official website medadmgujarat.org most likely today NEET UG 2024 Round 1 Seat Allotment result of students who have registered for MBBS (Medical) and BDS (Dental) courses.
(2024-08-30). Impact of Jammu Kashmir, Haryana Polls on Modi, Rahul Gandhi. ummid.com Whose political fate is going to be judged most strongly based on the results of the assembly polls in Jammu & Kashmir (J&K) and Haryana, Narendra Modi or Rahul Gandhi?
(2024-08-30). Jamia Millia Professor selected for CRSI Medal 2025. ummid.com Prof. Tokeer Ahmad at the Department of Chemistry of Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) Delhi has been selected for the prestigious CRSI Bronze Medal for the year 2025.
(2024-08-30). DME MP NEET UG 2024 Round 1 Allotment Today. ummid.com Department of Medical Education (DME) Madhya Pradesh Bhopal is set to publish on its official website dme.mponline.gov.in Round 1 Seat Allotment Result of NEET UG 2024 (Medical MBBS and Dental – BDS) Counselling today i.e. Thursday August 29, 2024.
(2024-08-30). Maharashtra NEET UG 2024 First Selection List – Direct Link. ummid.com Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell (CET) is set to publish today i.e. Friday August 30, 2024 on its official website medical2024.mahacet.org NEET UG 2024 First Selection List of CAP Round 1 Counseliing conducted for admission in First Year Health Science Courses MBBS and BDS (Group A).
(2024-08-30). Rajasthan NEET UG 2024 Allotment Today- Check Here. ummid.com NEET UG Medical and Dental Admission/Counseling Board 2024 Jaipur is scheduled to release on its official website rajugneet2024.org Round 1 Seat Allotment Result today i.e. Friday August 30, 2024.
(2024-08-30). UP NEET UG 2024 Round 1 Allotment Result Today – Direct Link. ummid.com Directorate General of Medical Education and Training Uttar Pradesh (DGME UP) is set to publish on its official website upneet.gov.in today i.e. Friday August 30, 2024 UP NEET UG 2024 Allotment List of the First Round of Counselling conducted for admission in First Year MBBS / BDS and other Medical Courses.
(2024-08-30). Kuala Lumpur sinkhole: A timeline of rescue efforts at the one-week mark. channelnewsasia.com Divers, sniffer dogs, ground penetrating radar and water-jetting machines. CNA takes stock as the search for the Kuala Lumpur sinkhole victim enters its eighth day.
(2024-08-30). Philippines and Vietnam to sign defence agreement. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-08-30). Actively managed Japan stock ETFs outperform in resilient market. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-08-30). India's Vistara to merge with Air India from Nov. 12. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-08-30). Former NCT member Taeil's sexual crime scandal: Report was made in June. channelnewsasia.com The singer was questioned by police on Wednesday (Aug 28).
(2024-08-30). Sterra made false claims about its purifiers and quality of Singapore's tap water: Consumer watchdog. channelnewsasia.com The company falsely claimed that Singapore's tap water was unsafe for drinking without being filtered by its water purifiers.
(2024-08-30). S$3.85m landed property burglaries by foreign syndicates: Value of jewels stolen revised down for 2 suspects. channelnewsasia.com Between early June and August, 10 burglary cases were reported in private estates around the Rail Corridor and Bukit Timah Road, with stolen items valued at S$3.85 million in total.
(2024-08-30). CASE 'committed' to safeguarding consumers' data, after S$20,000 fine over breaches. channelnewsasia.com In the first data breach incident, three consumers informed CASE they had interacted with the phishing emails, allegedly resulting in monetary losses of S$217,000 in total.
(2024-08-30). S$10 admin fee for missing ERP charge will be waived for motorists who pay within 5 days. channelnewsasia.com About 500,000 letters are sent a year, with about S$5 million in administrative charges collected.
(2024-08-30). Woman charged with trying to rob diner at Han's Restaurant while armed with knife. channelnewsasia.com Lam Hoe Lian had purportedly picked up the knife from a table in the restaurant before trying to rob a man.
(2024-08-30). Lead gynaecologist at Mount Elizabeth Hospital jailed for drink driving, injuring 4 in collision. channelnewsasia.com Dr Wong Hon Kwong Kenneth, who was suffering from an eye condition but had been told he could drive, thought he saw a green arrow and turned right, colliding with two vehicles.
(2024-08-30). Alcaraz makes no excuses after shock second round exit at US Open. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-08-30). Alcaraz stunned in US Open second round while Sinner, Swiatek move on. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-08-30). Shelton promises another 'war' with friend Tiafoe at US Open. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-08-30). Van de Zandschulp revels in Alcaraz win after questioning future. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-08-30). Trump's high-wire act on abortion angers conservatives. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-08-30). Pacific bloc rebuffs call to cut ties with Taiwan. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-08-30). Breaking down Venezuela's presidential elections. greenleft.org.au 
Green Left's Federico Fuentes spoke to Antonio González Plessmann from Venezuelan left-wing human rights collective SurGentes to break down the country's July 28 presidential election.
(2024-08-30). Affordable housing a critical issue in City of Sydney election. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-08-30). The campaign to win Geelong's north. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-08-30). Can the government shut down the internet? greenleft.org.au 
(2024-08-30). No to toxic nuclear submarines. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-08-30). Palestine: Students gear up to force universities to break ties with weapons companies. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-08-30). Refugee self-immolates, police attack vigil. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-08-30). War and peace in Newcastle. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-08-30). Singapore's grassroots groups launch 'People's Manifesto'. greenleft.org.au 
Peter Boyle speaks to Singaporean grassroots activist Adi R, about the launch of the People's Manifesto project, which aims to centre the issues facing ordinary people in the lead up to the country's election, expected this year.
(2024-08-30). Venezuelan elections: Attempted coup or fraud? greenleft.org.au 
Writer, activist and director of the Centre for Studies for Socialist Democracy Reinaldo Iturriza, discusses the competing, and inadequate, narratives surrounding Venezuela's July 28 presidential election with Federico Fuentes.
(2024-08-30). Behind the mass student-led protests that have rocked Indonesia. greenleft.org.au 
Since August 22, cities across Indonesia have been rocked by student-led protests against a proposed regional electoral law. Peter Boyle spoke to Rudi Hartono, the managing editor of a new progressive publication Merdika.id, who joined the protesters in Jakarta.
(2024-08-30). Mayo Clinic Minute: 4 ideas for avoiding the 'freshman 15'. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The term "freshman 15" often refers to weight gain by students during their first year in college. Many times, it's their first time away from home and their normal routines. Dr. Denise Millstine, a Mayo Clinic internal medicine physician, shares daily goals for every freshman. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute https://youtu.be/lmgMMXCzdiY Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 00) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo Clinic News Network." Read the script. In…
(2024-08-30). Mayo Clinic Minute: What new college students should know about bacterial meningitis. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org As students head off to college, close quarters in new spaces could put them at risk for contagious illnesses, including bacterial meningitis. Dr. Tina Ardon, a Mayo Clinic family medicine physician, explains the common ways meningitis spreads and the best way to prevent an infection. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute https://youtu.be/5HxjZAL8L3Q Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (0: 57) is in the downloads at the end of…
(2024-08-30). Mayo Clinic Minute: Managing migraines in the summer. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Severe weather conditions are enough to give anyone a headache, but temperature fluctuations are even more problematic for migraine sufferers. Dr. Rashmi Halker Singh, a Mayo Clinic neurologist, says the weather can trigger some migraine patients. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute https://youtu.be/M3rfDADYFEs Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 08) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo Clinic News Network." Read the script. For some people, migraines are debilitating. The intense, throbbing head…
(2024-08-30). Mayo Clinic Minute: Building a back-to-school routine. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org For many kids, summer is a time to stay up late, sleep in and hang out with friends. Waking up for that first day of a new school year can be a shock if young children, teenagers, parents or caregivers have not come up with a routine. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Stephen Whiteside, a Mayo Clinic child psychologist, offers some tips for getting into a back-to-school routine. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute https://youtu.be/NcCbjDivMCY Journalists: …
(2024-08-30). Mayo Clinic Minute: Why diverse organ donors are needed. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org August is National Minority Donor Awareness Month. It's a time of celebrating organ donation and educating people about transplantation by encouraging donor registration and promoting healthy living. Dr. Shennen Mao, a Mayo Clinic transplant surgeon, says having a diverse pool of organ donors will help serve a growing wait list of those in need. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=enImQP2yYEs Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (1: 07) is in the downloads at the end of…
(2024-08-30). Mayo Clinic expert explains parvovirus B19, a common childhood infection. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org A bright red rash on the cheeks is a distinctive sign of parvovirus infection. Cases of human parvovirus B19, commonly known as Fifth disease, are on the rise, prompting the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) this week to issue a health advisory. Parvovirus B19 is the cause of Fifth disease, a mild rash typically seen in children, although adults can contract the virus. Parvovirus B19 affects only humans. You can't contract it or transmit it…
(2024-08-30). Mayo Clinic Minute: Surprising sources of added sugar. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Added sugar in foods not only adds extra calories, it also can have direct toxic effects, such as tooth decay and even a risk for heart disease. Minimizing the amount of added sugar in your diet is important. However, you may not even realize how much added sugar you consume. That's because some unsuspecting foods you may think are healthy contain added sugar. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Donald Hensrud, a Mayo Clinic physician…
(2024-08-30). Mayo Clinic Minute: What are brain metastases? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Over one million people in the U.S. are living with brain tumors, and more than 90,000 new diagnoses are made each year. Dr. Rich Byrne, a Mayo Clinic neurosurgeon, explains how brain tumors are classified and what that means for treatment. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute https://youtu.be/MIR22gSrJGs Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 00) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo Clinic News Network." Read the script. There are dozens of types of…
(2024-08-30). Mayo Clinic Minute: Can injectable weight-loss drugs improve heart health? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Injectable weight-loss medications called semaglutides are helping people with obesity by reducing appetite. But could these drugs also be the next breakthrough in keeping your heart healthy? The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved Wegovy, a brand name of semaglutide, as a secondary prevention medication to reduce risk of serious heart problems. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute https://youtu.be/GSjhQHXVrnA Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 10) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: …
(2024-08-30). Mayo pioneers population science to advance personalized medicine. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org In a bold move blending pioneering technology with medical science, Mayo Clinic's Center for Individualized Medicine is forging a new frontier in healthcare with the launch of its population omics strategy. This advanced approach uses large-scale "omics" data to connect genomics, environmental factors and health outcomes. The population omics strategy studies a wide range of biological data from large cohorts — including DNA, proteins, metabolites and more — to uncover patterns associated with diseases. However,…
(2024-08-30). MEDIA ADVISORY: Mayo Clinic celebrates the topping-off of the new proton beam therapy facility. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic is set to celebrate the next phase of construction of its new proton beam therapy facility with a topping-off ceremony, which will place the final steel beam on top of the Andersen Building. The Andersen Building, located in downtown Rochester, was constructed to meet the increasing demand of patients seeking advanced cancer treatment. The building, expected to be open and treating patients in the second quarter of 2027, will have…
(2024-08-30). ARPA-H lends award to project to develop precision surgical tools for cancer care. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, MN ‚àí The Interdisciplinary Health Sciences Institute (IHSI) at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign has been awarded an up to $33 million contract from the Advanced Research Funding Agency for Health (ARPA-H). Mayo Clinic and Illinois, through the Mayo Clinic & Illinois Alliance for Technology-Based Healthcare, will work to develop precision surgical tools to help surgeons perform procedures accurately, providing real-time assessments for surgical decision-making in cancer care. "Through this project, we aim to build…
(2024-08-30). New graduate students poised to drive innovation. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org New Mayo Clinic Ph.D. students Alani Perkin, Jordan Parks, Shanon Rego and Chelsea Powell, M.D. Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences welcomed its latest class of Ph.D. candidates this month. The students — from across the country and around the world — are now beginning their training on Mayo Clinic's campuses in Arizona, Florida and Minnesota. The graduate school received a record 1,046 submissions last year for 45 spots in the school's eight graduate tracks….
(2024-08-30). Tomorrow's Cure: How to train medical professionals for tomorrow's cure. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Healthcare is changing rapidly. Tomorrow's cure is already here today. How do top medical educational institutes prepare and equip the workforce for the fast-changing healthcare landscape? Learn more in a new episode of Tomorrow's Cure out now. This week's podcast episode features Dr. Fredric Meyer, executive dean of Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science and dean of Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine, and Dr. James Stoller, professor and chairman of the Education Institute…
(2024-08-30). 3D body volume scanner uses AI to help predict metabolic syndrome risk. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic researchers are using artificial intelligence (AI) with an advanced 3D body-volume scanner — originally developed for the clothing industry — to help doctors predict metabolic syndrome risk and severity. The combination of tools offers doctors a more precise alternative to other measures of disease risk like body mass index (BMI) and waist-to-hip ratio, according to findings published in the European Heart Journal – Digital Health. Metabolic syndrome can lead to…
(2024-08-30). Advancing AI in healthcare: Highlights from Mayo Clinic's 2024 AI Summit. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Panelists discuss the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare at the AI Summit. Left to right: John Halamka, M.D.; Steven Hart, Ph.D.; Daniel Cabrera, M.D.; Eric Williamson, M.D.; and moderator Cui Tao, Ph.D. 2024 marks a pivotal year for advancing artificial intelligence (AI) solutions in healthcare, requiring multidisciplinary teamwork and scientific rigor to bring these innovations to patient care. These key takeaways emerged from Mayo Clinic's AI Summit, "Generative and Multimodal AI — Potentials…
(2024-08-30). Back pain basics and self-care tips. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org When it comes to back pain, there's good news and bad news. The good news is that back pain is rarely a sign of something serious and is often relatively short-lived. The bad news is that it's a common ailment for many adults. About 80% of adults experience pain in their back at some point in their lives. Nearly 90% of back pain cases are temporary, and people make a full functional recovery within 12…
(2024-08-30). Mayo Clinic Q and A: The risks of ticks: Staying safe in the great outdoors. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My kids and I love to go hiking when the weather is nice, but I've heard ticks are terrible this year. What are the risks? How can I keep us safe and still stay active outside? ANSWER: Warm weather entices you into the great outdoors. But while you're having fun golfing, camping, picnicking and hiking, ticks are looking for a ride — and a meal. Ticks live in woods, fields and grassy…
(2024-08-30). Expert alert: Surgical approaches being studied to restore function after stroke. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org JACKSONVILLE, Florida — Stroke affects 15 million people worldwide every year, with most stroke-related surgery occurring during the patient's acute phase. An estimated half of those people will live with permanent or chronic disability. Researchers continue to study ways that may help patients regain function later, says Chris Fox M.D., a neurosurgeon at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida. A stroke happens when the blood supply to part of the brain is interrupted. An ischemic stroke,…
(2024-08-30). Mayo Clinic Health System's new hospital in La Crosse, Wisconsin, integrates innovative technologies and design to support the overall care experience for patients and staff. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org LA CROSSE, Wis. — Mayo Clinic leaders and community officials today celebrated the completion of a new Mayo Clinic Health System hospital in La Crosse, Wisconsin, which blends advanced technology with personalized care to bring an unparalleled experience to patients and equip staff with the tools to Cure more patients, Connect people with data to create new knowledge and scalable solutions and Transform community care. With patient comfort and safety as top priorities, the new…
(2024-08-30). Turkey arrests over 100 suspected IS members. tribune.com.pk 1725007065-0/BeFunky-(23)1725007065-0.jpg)
Turkey arrested over 100 suspected members of the Islamic State group this week, authorities said Friday, the latest mass detention targeting the terror organisation. | The country has been hit by several major attacks claimed by IS, including a 2017 nightclub shooting that killed dozens of people. | The fresh raids took place across the country, including in the capital Ankara and Turkey's largest city Istanbul, Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya posted on X, formerly known as Twitter. | The arrest of 119 people this week follows other mass detentions, including 99 announced in early August. | Since the 2019 col…
(2024-08-30). WHO Chief discusses mpox outbreak with UN in Congo. tribune.com.pk 1725006551-0/BeFunky-(22)1725006551-0.jpg)
The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) met with leaders of UN agencies in the Democratic Republic of the Congo on Thursday to address the ongoing mpox outbreak that is affecting the region. | Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO director-general, reported via X that the meeting focused on a unified approach to managing the outbreak, especially in the conflict-ridden eastern areas of the country. | "Met with heads of UN agencies in DRC to discuss our common response to the mpox outbreak across the country, particularly in the conflict-affected east," Tedros stated. | During the discussions, participants rea…
(2024-08-30). Societal emancipation through wealth creation. tribune.com.pk 
Being poor is not a shame nor is it a taboo, but not trying hard to unshackle the chains of poverty is unforgivable. Likewise, it's a shame for a nation and a failure of its leaders. In contemporary history, the best example of poverty alleviation is the success story of China. | The credit goes to visionary reformist Deng Xiaoping and Chinese leadership for boldly altering the centrally run economic system, the 'command economy' in Leninist thought, to a 'liberal economy' in the Western sense. But the Chinese were careful in fully embracing the Western liberal system. | They chose the best of both concepts. D…
(2024-08-30). Your jam for the traffic jam: The ultimate playlist for when you are stuck on the road. tribune.com.pk 
Few things in life are as downright repulsive as crawling through traffic after a long day. The motorcycles weave through lines of cars like it's a video game and there you are—sandwiched between a Corolla and a rickshaw. But not all is lost. Cue up this carefully crafted playlist—because if anything can make rush hour traffic somewhat tolerable, it's the right soundtrack. | Getting into it | You're just getting settled in for the long haul. Start with Iraaday by Rovalio and Abdul Hannan. It's smooth, like the idea of a nice, empty road. Next up, Sukoon by Hassan & Roshaan and Shae Gill. The title…
(2024-08-30). Indian forces kill three Kashmiri youths in Kupwara. tribune.com.pk 
Three young Kashmiris were killed by Indian forces during a military operation on the night of August 28-29 in the general area Machhal, Kupwara district of Indian-Illegally Occupied Kashmir (IIOJK). | According to Kashmir Media Service, Indian troops sealed off entry and exit points in the area, launching a door-to-door search operation. | Reports indicate that the soldiers violated the sanctity of homes, harassed women, and subjected the elderly and children to violence, before arresting several young men. | During the operation, Indian forces reportedly opened fire on a house, killing three unarmed Kashmiri…
(2024-08-30). Deepfake of Virat Kohli's comments on Shubman Gill goes viral. tribune.com.pk 1725004066-0/Untitled-design-(15)1725004066-0.png)
(2024-08-30). Germany deports Afghan nationals for the first time since Taliban took power. tribune.com.pk 
Germany said it carried out Friday the first deportation of Afghans back to their home country since Taliban authorities took power in August 2021, as Berlin faces pressure to crack down on migration. | "These were Afghan nationals, all of whom were convicted offenders who had no right to stay in Germany and against whom deportation orders had been issued," government spokesman Steffen Hebestreit said in a statement. | A chartered Qatar Airways flight bound for Kabul took off from Leipzig airport just before 0500 GMT with 28 Afghans on board, Der Spiegel magazine said, citing security sources. | The operation…
(2024-08-30). Those who reject the state are terrorists; we will tackle them: Interior Minister. tribune.com.pk 
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has stated those who support Pakistan will be highly valued, while those who do not recognise the state will be deemed terrorists, and measures will be taken against them. | He added that there is no ongoing operation in Balochistan. | During a Senate discussion on terrorism in Balochistan, he mentioned that the Apex Committee reviews the National Action Plan, asserting that Parliament is supreme and will remain so. | Naqvi announced that the Prime Minister has allocated Rs8 billion for Balochistan's Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD), and 30 to 40 federal officers will be dispat…
(2024-08-30). Did Coach Bolton from HSM just defend Blake Lively? Bart Johnson comments on 'It Ends With Us' drama. tribune.com.pk 
Blake Lively's brother-in-law, Bart Johnson, has stepped forward to defend the actress amid ongoing criticism surrounding her latest film, It Ends With Us. | Johnson, known for his role as Coach Bolton in High School Musical, is married to Blake's older sister, Robyn Lively. He responded to a critical comment on Instagram regarding the film, which has sparked debate over its portrayal of sensitive topics like domestic violence. | View this post on Instagram | A post shared by Bart Johnson (@bart_johnson) | In a now-deleted response to a comment accusing Lively of promoting "happiness in a domestic violence set…
(2024-08-29). Namibia to cull 723 wild animals to provide relief amid severe drought. tribune.com.pk 
Namibia plans to cull 723 wild animals, including 83 elephants, and to distribute the meat to people struggling to feed themselves because of a severe drought across southern Africa, the environment ministry said. | The cull will take place in parks and communal areas where authorities believe animal numbers exceed available grazing land and water supplies, it said in a statement issued on Monday. | Southern Africa is facing its worst drought in decades, with Namibia having exhausted 84% of its food reserves last month, according to the United Nations. Nearly half of Namibia's population is expected to experie…
(2024-08-30). Typhoon Shanshan ravages Japan; three killed, 78 injured. tribune.com.pk 
Typhoon Shanshan drenched large areas of Japan on Friday, triggering flood and landslide warnings well beyond the storm's centre. The typhoon, which is being described as one of the most severe to strike Kyushu, made landfall on Thursday, leading to widespread disruptions including halted travel services and factory shutdowns. | In Kyushu's Fukuoka city, residents sought shelter as the storm hit hard. University student Kokoro Osoegawa, 21, found herself stranded at a deserted shopping mall near the train station due to the suspension of train services. "I've never experienced all the trains stopping before,"
(2024-08-30). Thousands evacuated as cyclone approaches India-Pakistan coast. tribune.com.pk 1724993390-0/BeFunky-(10)1724993390-0.jpg)
Heavy rains battered India and Pakistan's coastal areas along the Arabian Sea, flooding cities in western India's Gujarat state and forcing thousands of people from their homes, with authorities predicting a cyclonic storm to develop by Friday. | People waded through waist-high waters that partly submerged vehicles and roads in parts of the state, visuals from Reuters television showed. | At least 28 people have died this week from rain-related incidents in the state, officials said, as meteorologists in India and neighbouring Pakistan warned that more heavy downpours and strong winds were expected to lash the…
(2024-08-30). EU won't recognise Maduro's 'democratic legitimacy'. tribune.com.pk 1724996610-0/BeFunky-(13)1724996610-0.jpg)
European Union foreign ministers agreed on Thursday they would not recognise the "democratic legitimacy" of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro following the country's disputed election, EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said. | Borrell said the ministers made the decision after Venezuela's national electoral body repeatedly failed to heed calls to provide credible data to support Maduro's claims of victory in last month's election. | "We cannot accept the legitimacy of Maduro as elected president," Borrell told reporters after a meeting of foreign ministers from the EU's 27 member countries in Brussels. | "H…
(2024-08-30). Bangladesh 'disappeared' victims seek justice despite hurdles. tribune.com.pk 1725000306-0/BeFunky-(17)1725000306-0.jpg)
Bangladesh indigenous people's rights activist Michael Chakma says he was woken up by his captors earlier this month in the dark, tiny cell where he was being held and thrown into a car, handcuffed and blindfolded. | "I thought they will kill me," he said. Instead, he was freed. | It was five years, Chakma told Reuters, since he was abducted by armed men outside a bank near the capital Dhaka. Since then, he said, the world outside did not know where he was or if he was even alive. | He was questioned about his opposition to then-Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and beaten for weeks, he said, but then left alone in…
(2024-08-30). Donald Trump Mocks Kamala Harris' CNN Interview; 'Not Seen Her With Xi, Kim Jong Un' | US Elections. hindustantimes.com Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump mocked his Democratic rival Kamala Harris over her interview with CNN. Attacking Harris, Trump said, "She did not look like a leader to me." He also noted that Harris' interview was taped and assured his supporters to win the upcoming US presidential elections.
(2024-08-30). In Beijing, Biden's NSA Calls Out China's 'Destablising Actions', Openly Supports Philippines. hindustantimes.com U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan emphasised the Biden administration's commitment to managing U.S.-China relations with a focus on diplomacy. Sullivan, after ending his three-day China visit, stressed that under Biden's leadership, the U.S. aims to advance its interests and values while maintaining peace. He also reiterated that competition with China does not have to escalate into conflict. Watch the full video for details.
(2024-08-30). Trump Murder Plot: FBI Makes Shocking Reveal After Conducting 1000 Interviews In 1 Week | Crooks | US. hindustantimes.com The FBI has released critical new insights into the shocking attempt on Donald Trump's life during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Investigators have reviewed years of online activity and uncovered surprising details about the attacker, Thomas Crooks. What drove him to this point? Why did he target Trump? Watch to find out.
(2024-08-30). Laos: Government fails in follow-up review of key civil and political rights. fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the Lao Movement for Human Rights (LMHR) welcome the assessment by the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Committee (CCPR), which gave the Lao government low grades concerning the implementation of the committee's recommendations on enforced disappearances and participation in public affairs and the right to vote.
Paris, 15 August 2024. On 6 August 2024, the CCPR released its report on the follow-up to the Concluding Observations it (…) | – |
(2024-08-30). DRC: Disillusion and concern for human rights defenders and civil society. fidh.org
(2024-08-30). India: Release Kashmiri human rights defender Khurram Parvez, arbitrarily detained for 1,000 days. fidh.org Indian authorities have arbitrarily detained Kashmiri human rights defender Khurram Parvez for over 1,000 days. Khurram remains incarcerated in a maximum-security prison in Delhi, India, in reprisal for his vital and commendable human rights work. The undersigned organisations, incuding FIDH and OMCT in the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defendrs, call once again for his immediate and unconditional release. We further demand an end to the Indian (…) | – | / |
(2024-08-30). Greece: Continued judicial harassment of migrants' rights defender Panayote Dimitras. fidh.org The recent summons by the Athens Magistrate marks a new development in Mr Dimitras' long history of judicial harassment, this time also prospecting the criminal prosecution of his wife, constituting a major violation of their right to defend human rights as well as of the recently adopted European Union (EU) anti-SLAPP Directive. The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders (FIDH-OMCT) urges the Greek authorities to put an immediate end to this practice of harassment and to (…) | – |
(2024-08-30). Need for an urgent rethink of international response to the human rights crisis in Afghanistan. fidh.org
(2024-08-30). Joint Letter: Requesting urgent action towards UN human rights monitoring and investigation in Bangladesh. fidh.org International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) joins 12 other human rights organisations in an open letter calling on United Nations (UN) member states to take immediate steps to ensure an independent investigation and accountability into human rights violations committed in Bangladesh and to prevent further human rights violations, including by ensuring that the UN Human Rights Council establishes an independent mechanism with a comprehensive mandate to investigate, collect, store and (…) | – |
(2024-08-30). Egypt: Spate of free speech prosecutions. fidh.org
(2024-08-30). Egypt: Human rights organisations condemn the targeting of ElMaraya for culture and arts and call for the protection of cultural institutions. fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) is co-signing a call to the Egyptian authorities to end their harassement and repression of independent cultural organisations in Egypt. The political regime's continued use of security services, police crackdowns, arrests and prison sentencing to intimidate artists and cultural workers must stop.
13 August 2024. The signatories of this statement condemn the Egyptian security forces' raid on the headquarters of ElMaraya for Culture and (…) | – | /…
(2024-08-30). Minuto a minuto del asedio israelí contra la Franja de Gaza. telesurtv.net En varios países continúan realizándose actividades para expresar apoyo al pueblo palestino y condenar el genocidio que comete Israel.
(2024-08-30). Ataque ucraniano deja tres heridos en Bélgorod, Rusia. telesurtv.net Hace solo dos días esta región rusa registró otro ataque que cobró la vida del subjefe del municipio de Korochanski.
(2024-08-30). Docentes universitarios realizan paro nacional en Argentina. telesurtv.net Si no encuentran una respuesta satisfactoria, los manifestantes han declarado que existen posibilidades de que la semana próxima vayan nuevamente al paro.
(2024-08-30). Eleva a 22 el número de muertos por inundaciones en Sudáfrica. telesurtv.net Las graves inundaciones han afectado casas que han sido arrasadas por las aguas del temporal, así como carreteras anegadas y árboles arrancados de raíz.
(2024-08-30). Líder mapuche Héctor Llaitul inicia huelga de hambre en prisión. telesurtv.net A través de un comunicado, Llaitul exigió la nulidad del juicio y que los recursos presentados hace unas semanas sean revisados por la Corte Suprema.
(2024-08-30). Encuesta: 88,2 % de peruanos desaprueban desempeño de Dina Boluarte. telesurtv.net El informe refleja que un 81,2 por ciento considera que Boluarte debería dejar "cuanto antes" su cargo.
(2024-08-30). EE.UU. anuncia que limita las solicitudes de asilo en la frontera. telesurtv.net Su entrada en vigor se producirá cuando el número de cruces en la frontera supere los 2.500 diarios durante una semana.
(2024-08-30). Presidente Maduro alerta sobre violencia de la extrema derecha. telesurtv.net El mandatario le expresó al pueblo venezolano que es necesario cuidar la paz.
(2024-08-30). Gobierno colombiano y la Segunda Marquetalia inician diálogos de paz. telesurtv.net Las partes firmantes, representadas por el consejero comisionado de paz de Colombia, Otty Patiño, e Iván Márquez, exnegociador de los diálogos que condujeron al acuerdo de paz de 2016 de las disidencias de las FARC.
(2024-08-30). López Obrador asegura que continuará investigación del caso Ayotzinapa. telesurtv.net El presidente destacó que "bajo ninguna circunstancia se va a cerrar el caso".
(2024-08-30). Unesco advierte sobre deterioro acelerado de los océanos desde 2003. telesurtv.net La directora del ente, Audrey Azoulay, manifestó que factores como "temperatura, acidificación, nivel del mar: están sonando todas las alarmas".
(2024-08-30). Trabajadores de telecomunicaciones rechazan ley de medios en Uruguay. telesurtv.net Los Diputados acordaron que el documento será nuevamente analizado después del 30 de junio.
(2024-08-30). Venezuela denuncia campaña mediática internacional para desconocer procesos electorales. telesurtv.net Jorge Rodríguez advirtió a la ultraderecha que no se permitirá la vulneración de la paz venezolana.
(2024-08-30). Comunidad internacional saluda victoria de Sheinbaum en México. telesurtv.net Xiomara Castro dijo que acordó con Sheinbaum "trabajar juntas por la unidad de Latinoamérica y el Caribe".
(2024-08-30). Narendra Modi celebra su victoria en las elecciones generales. telesurtv.net Narendra Modi necesitará el apoyo de otros partidos para gobernar, algo inédito en sus anteriores mandatos.
(2024-08-30). Militares franceses en Ucrania serán blanco legítimo para tropas rusas. telesurtv.net Canciller Lavrov se reúne con su homólogo congoleño en Oyo, tras comenzar este lunes una gira por África para reforzar los vínculos de Rusia en el continente.
(2024-08-30). Presidente Maduro conversa con mandataria electa de México. telesurtv.net Ambas autoridades ratificaron los lazos de hermandad entre México y Venezuela, así como su disposición en fortalecer la Celac.
(2024-08-30). Venezuela y China muestran sintonía en agenda bilateral. telesurtv.net La visita es una invitación del ministro chino de Relaciones Exteriores, Wang Yi, miembro del Buró Político del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de China.
(2024-08-30). Inundación de una mina de carbón en China deja tres muertos. telesurtv.net La tragedia tuvo lugar el pasado sábado alrededor de las 17H00, cuando diez trabajadores se encontraban en la zona afectada. Dos lograron escapar por sus propios medios, dejando a ocho atrapados.
(2024-08-30). Autoridades dominicanas colocan a 25 provincias en alerta verde. telesurtv.net El COE aumenta 14 provincias y al Distrito Nacional en alerta amarilla debido a una masa de aire húmeda dejada por una onda tropical en el país caribeño.
(2024-08-30). Venezuela acogerá la Serie del Caribe en el año 2026. telesurtv.net La lista de sedes por año quedaría de la siguiente forma: Mexicali 2025, Venezuela 2026, Hermosillo 2027, República Dominicana 2028 y Puerto Rico 2029.
(2024-08-30). Irán inicia etapa de calificación de candidatos a elecciones. telesurtv.net Tras el proceso de investigación, el Ministerio del Interior anunciará los candidatos finales el 11 de junio, y los calificados tendrán 15 días, del 12 al 26 de junio, para llevar a cabo sus campañas electorales.
(2024-08-30). ONU condena más de 500 asesinatos de palestinos en Cisjordania. telesurtv.net Más de 500 palestinos han muerto desde el 7 de octubre en actos de violencia en la ocupada Cisjordania vinculados al asedio del Ejército israelí de ocupación en Gaza.
(2024-08-30). Presidente de Siria recibe a canciller de Irán. telesurtv.net Ambos políticos debatieron sobre el estado de las relaciones bilaterales, así como el avance de la agresión de Israel en la Franja de Gaza.
(2024-08-30). teleSUR anuncia el concurso "Sur Influyente" telesurtv.net El concurso invita a jóvenes, mayores de edad, creadores de contenidos a elaborar piezas audiovisuales de máximo 60 segundos en formato vertical (9: 16).
(2024-08-29). Waiting for Justice for Afghanistan's Forcibly Disappeared. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Photos of some of the victims of enforced disappearances in Afghanistan following the communist coup of 1978. | © Other | Afghanistan has one of the world's highest number of enforced disappearances, with tens of thousands of people unaccounted for after being detained by government or militia forces since the late 1970s. Authorities of all stripes have forcibly disappeared opponents in Afghanistan. On August 30, International Day of the Disappeared, advocates grappling with ending longstanding impunity in Afghanistan should recall these victims and their families still waiting f…
On Wednesday, Israeli forces shot and killed a Palestinian young man in the northern West Bank city of Jenin and the Jenin refugee camp, during its ongoing military incursion. The Palestinian Health Ministry announced that the young man, Firas Bassam Alaqma "Turkman", 35, succumbed to critical gunshot wounds, late Wednesday night. According to eyewitness accounts, …
Israeli forces shot nine Palestinian citizens and injured others, on Wednesday, in the governorates of Tubas, Nablus, and Ramallah, in the occupied West Bank. On Wednesday night, Israeli forces shot one Palestinian and injured two others during the ongoing military incursion in the Al-Far'a refugee camp, southwest of Tubas in the northeastern part of the …
On Wednesday evening, the Palestinian Prisoners' Society (PPS) and the Palestinian Detainees' Committee said the Israeli army abducted at least twenty Palestinians in several areas of the occupied West Bank. The PPS and the Detainees Committee stated that the number provided is only for those whose abduction has been documented and verified and added that …
West Bank: Communications cut in Jenin as Israeli assault enters second day | Witnesses say snipers are stationed across Jenin as homes are raided across besieged Tulkarm camps | | Mourners pray by the bodies of four men who were killed by Israeli forces during their funeral in the al-…
Israeli foreign minister's call to eject West Bank's Palestinians condemned | EU foreign policy chief says Israel Katz's comments are 'completely unacceptable' | | People inspect damage to a mosque following an Israeli operation in the Fara camp for Palestinian refugees near Tubas, the occupied We…
Israeli soldiers sexually harassing Palestinian women at Hebron checkpoint: Report | Hebron residents report surge in sexual harassment and humiliating treatment at checkpoints since outbreak of war | | Palestinians cross an Israeli checkpoint in Bethlehem, in the occupied West Bank, on 5 April 20…
Israeli forces continued a large-scale military attack for a second day They are carrying on with an assault on the cities and refugee camps of Jenin and Tulkarem while destroying infrastructure and surrounding hospitals. | On Thursday, they said that they killed 
Israel launched a large-scale operation on Wednesday in the The military said its forces killed nine militants while the Palestinian Red Crescent reported 10 deaths in the West Bank, where The war…
After a three-hour meeting with Benjamin Netanyahu, Anthony Blinken professed Israel's acceptance of a supposed ceasefire proposal. However, less than 48 hours later, it became evident that this proclamation was likely part of a PR disinformation strategy designed to dress the wolf in sheep clothing. The complicity between Joe Biden Administration and Netanyahu became more 
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Yemen's Houthi group has agreed to allow tugboats and rescue ships to reach a damaged crude oil tanker in the Red Sea, Iran's mission to the United Nations said on Wednesday, after the Iran-aligned militants attacked the Greek-flagged vessel last week. | The Sounion tanker is carrying 150,000 tonnes, or 1 million barrels, of crude oil and poses an environmental hazard, shipping officials said. Any spill has the potential to be among the largest from a ship in recorded history. | "Several countries have reached out to ask Ansarullah (the Houthis), requesting a temporary truce for the entry of tugboats and rescu…
A unanimously adopted resolution said the council "decides to extend the present mandate of UNIFIL until 31st August 2025," referring to the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon. | With more than 10,000…1724927597-0/BeFunky-(5)1724927597-0.jpg)
The UN Security Council on Wednesday extended a mandate for UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) for one year. | The resolution, penned by the France, called for renewing the mandate for a 12-month period until Aug. 31, 2025. | It garnered an overwhelming support in the council, with all 15 member states voting in favor. | Nathalie Broadhurst, deputy permanent representative of France to the UN, told the Council before the vote that the renewal of the mandate is proposed "at a time when the Blue Helmets are in the line of fire, and they are doing remarkable job in extremely testing circumstances." | Broadhurst…
By Fabrizio Casari [This article was first published in Spanish in El Digital 19 on August 17, 2024. It is translated here by Francisco Dominguez.] (Fabrizio Casari is an Italian journalist and political analyst.) The new law that will regulate the activities of non-governmental organizations in Nicaragua, outlining the contours of their functions, is called…
After 25 years without polio, the siege of Gaza has directly resulted in a confirmed case of childhood paralysis, in what could be the start of a polio outbreak. The British biologist Peter Medawar described a virus as "a piece of bad news wrapped up in protein." The virus that causes polio provides a perfect …
If the Biden administration is truly concerned about the loss of innocent Palestinian life in Gaza, it can stop Israel's atrocities by denying it the tools it needs to commit them.
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EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said Thursday he will urge the bloc's 27 member states Thursday to back sanctions on Israeli ministers accused of fomenting "hatred" towards Palestinians. | "I initiated the procedures in order to ask the member states… if they consider appropriate, including in our list of sanctions some Israeli ministers (who have) been launching unacceptable hate messages against the Palestinians," Borrell told reporters. | Speaking at the start of a foreign ministers' meeting in Brussels, Borrell said the individuals targeted had made statements that go "clearly against international…1724927151-0/BeFunky-(4)1724927151-0.jpg)
The UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) on Wednesday said that it lost 212 of its staff members since the start of the Israeli onslaught on Gaza last October. | "212 UNRWA colleagues have been killed since the war on (Gaza) began," UNRWA said in a statement on its X account. | Despite deaths, the UN agency said, it "continues to deliver humanitarian assistance wherever possible and in the most difficult circumstances." | UNRWA stressed that the humanitarian operation in Gaza "has become one of the most challenging in the world for UN right now." | Until the end of July, UNRWA said it documented 464 inci…
Israeli forces intensified their operations in the southern Gaza Strip on Wednesday, pushing tanks further into Khan Younis and conducting airstrikes across the region. These actions resulted in the deaths of at least 34 Palestinians, according to medical sources. | Residents reported that Israeli tanks made an unexpected incursion into central Khan Younis, while the military issued evacuation orders in the eastern parts of the city. Many families fled for safety, though some found themselves trapped inside their homes. | In recent days, Israel has issued multiple evacuation orders throughout Gaza, more than a…
In an overcrowded Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp in Sheikhan, Iraq, 24-year-old Kovan looks at pictures of her absent children, a six-year-old boy and a four-year-old girl. | It has been four months since she last saw them, following her rescue from the notorious Al Hol camp, a sprawling tent city home to wives, widows, children and other family members of Islamic State group (IS) militants. | Kovan, like other Yazidi women rescued from Al Hol in recent years, knew that to return home she would have to leave behind her children born in IS captivity. | "I had no choice but to leave my children behind,"
Audiences in The nearly three-hour film portrays the hardships of a Malayali Indian migrant worker who was coerced into working without pay as an isolated goat herder in Saudi Arabia, sparking considerable backlash from many in the kingdom who accuse it of misrepresenting the country. | 
"Lieutenant Colonel Mokhtar Morshedi and Captain Mojtaba Nazari were martyred," Fars news agency reported, citing a statement from the Revolutionary Guards. | It said their death came after a "gas leak incident on Wednesday night" in a Guards' workshops in the central province…
The updated guidelines on hate speech and harassment categorise those who identify as Zionists as a protected class, shielding them from "adverse treatment". | "For many Jewish people, Zionism is a part of t…
Last Wednesday, the country's Taliban rulers Most shockingly, the laws have been interp…
Egypt and Somalia have drawn closer together this year after Ethiopia signed a 
"The Tehran prosecutor charged filmmaker Rakhshan Banietemad and her daughter, the actress Baran Kosari, after they removed their hijab in public," the judiciary's Mizan Online website reported. | Banietemad, 70, is one of Ir…
An unidentified drone was downed by the "The…
The 45-year-old who was not named "works in a boat building factory", Farid Jha, spokesman for the public prosecutor's office in Monastir, a coastal city in east-centra…
Very strange doings in France surrounding the arrest of Telegram founder, Pavel Durov, apparently on the specific orders of President Macron. But it sure looks like the hand of Uncle Sam was helping manipulate the puppet strings in this fascist drama. My evidence? Look at the second in the list of charges filed against Durov. | 
The new smart cities will position the country as a strong player in the global value chain, New Delhi has said | The Indian government on Wednesday approved the creation of 12 industrial smart cities with an investment of around 268 billion rupees ($3.2 billion). They will be built over the next three years across ten states in the country, and will act as catalysts to achieve $2 trillion in exports by 2030, New Delhi has said. | The hubs will be developed as greenfield smart cities, where residential and commercial setups will co-exist. They will be built according to the 'plug and play' concept, which ensur…
Deputy Director David Cohen hopes Kiev's troops will put up a "difficult fight for the Russians" | Ukraine's cross-border incursion into Kursk Region, Russia will likely continue "for some period of time," CIA Deputy Director David Cohen told the Intelligence and National Security Summit on Wednesday. | Kiev launched a surprise raid into Russia earlier this month, deploying up to 10,000 troops armed with Western-supplied heavy weapons. The Ukrainian army has seized some border areas, resulting in the deaths and injuries of dozens of civilians, but it has failed to advance deeper into Russian territory. | Ukrai…
The encrypted app was the "darling of the CIA," according to ex-State Department diplomat Mike Benz | The US and its CIA-controlled "soft power" arm have used the encrypted social media app Telegram to foment riots and protest movements against foreign governments it deems undesirable, former Trump administration official and free speech activist Mike Benz has said. | The comments were made during an 
Those foreign nationals will be held accountable for the crimes they have committed, Rodion Miroshnik has said | Moscow has the names of thousands of foreign nationals employed to fight for Ukraine, a senior Russian diplomat has said. | Russian troops have been tasked with "meticulously gathering information" about such people, Rodion Miroshnik, who is leading a special mission to investigate alleged Ukrainian war crimes, told RIA Novosti on Thursday. | "As of today, over 4,000 mercenaries have been positively identified, with all necessary data collected. In some cases pre-trial investigations have been compl…
Russia often loses all contact with local residents forcibly taken by Kiev troops in an unknown direction, the Foreign Ministry has said | Ukrainian troops occupying part of Russia's Kursk Region have been abducting and sexually abusing local residents, the head of the Russian Foreign Ministry's special mission to investigate alleged Ukrainian war crimes, Rodion Miroshnik, has claimed. | In an interview with RIA Novosti on Thursday, Miroshnik confirmed numerous earlier reports alleging that Ukrainian forces — including foreign mercenaries — have engaged in numerous atrocities against the civilian pop…
An object blown by strong winds caused by Typhoon Shanshan is stranded on a power line in Miyazaki, southwestern Japan, August 29, 2024. — ReutersMore than 200,000 households without power in 7 prefectures.5.2 million people issued evacuation notices across country.Japanese automaker,…
Chung Pui-kuen, former chief editor of the now-shuttered Stand News, and Patrick Lam, former acting chief editor, leave the District Court during the hearing on charges of conspiring to publish seditious publications, in Hong Kong, China on June 27, 2023. — Reuters A Hong Kong…
India's SpiceJet aircraft prepares for landing at the airport in Mumbai on July 15, 2008. — ReutersBENGALURU: India's SpiceJet had to operate empty flights from Dubai as passengers were not allowed to check in due to the airline's unpaid airport dues, The Hindu daily reported on…
US President Joe Biden shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping as they meet on the sidelines of the G20 leaders' summit in Bali, Indonesia, November 14, 2022. — Reuters
Muslim pilgrims circle the Kaaba as they perform Tawaf at the Grand Mosque, during the annual Hajj pilgrimage, in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, June 18, 2024. — ReutersMeasure taken to ensure safety of pilgrims, says ministry's spox.Pregnant women also barred from pilgrimage, advisory…
Neither of the two capitalist parties have an answer for the cost-of-living crisis facing the working class.
by Geri Matthew "Choi" Carretero | Calbayog City, Samar, Philippines — The Subnational Close-Out event for the Sexual Health and Empowerment (SHE) project was successfully held on August 27, 2024, at the Ciriaco Hotel in Calbayog City, Samar, marking the culmination of five years of transformative work in sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) and gender-based violence (GBV) prevention. The event, themed "Pasidungog," honored the achievements and contributions of local government units (LGUs), community partners, and key organizations who were instrumental in advancing these critical issues in th…
TOPANGA, Calif. — "In 2016 when Trump got elected," recalls playwright Bernardo Cubría, "I started getting all these text messages from friends of mine, most of whom were white Americans, and they were like, 'Dude, how could 30% of Latinos or Hispanic people vote for Trump?' "I was offended by their question; why would they …
CHICAGO —By a 99.99% share in a 90.21% turnout, the 28,000 unionized Flight Attendants at United Airlines authorized their officers to call a strike. The key reason: The company's refusal to even consider a decent contract to replace the one which expired three years ago. The strike authorization vote sends a signal to Chicago-based United's …
ATLANTA—Two Delta Airlines workers were killed and another grievously injured on Tuesday when a tire on a Boeing 757 plane exploded during maintenance at Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson airport at the mile-wide Delta TechOps maintenance facility. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) said it has opened an investigation, while Delta said it was "working with authorities." The …
Imagine showing up to work for an eight-day shift—not unthinkable in industries like shipping, trucking, airlines, oil rigs, and rural medicine—and then the boss announces that actually, due to unsafe working conditions, you will be forced to work a nine-month shift instead. Just one day on the job happens to come with a lot of …1724929696-0/BeFunky-(9)1724929696-0.jpg)
Russia claimed on Monday that its forces took control of two more villages in Ukraine's eastern Donetsk and Kharkiv regions. | A statement by the Defense Ministry said soldiers on the frontline captured the village of Kotlyarivka, about 26 km (16.1 miles) from the city of Kupiansk, a point of major clashes in the over two-year-long Ukraine war. | The ministry said forces also took the village of Soloviove, about 5 km (3.1 miles) south of the village of Ocheretyne, which Moscow claimed to have captured on Sunday. | It said Russian forces took "more advantageous positions" along the frontline in both regions.
"But why are they attacking us? What have we done to them to make them hate us and bomb us like this?". These are surprising and thought-provoking questions from ordinary Russians living in the Kursk region, asked by reporters sent to cover the advance of Ukrainian troops into this Russian territory. And they are all 
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Samir Amin did not believe that the Chinese regime is a socialist one. "I will not say China is socialist, I will not say China is capitalist," he said in a speech at a prestigious University of Peking.
For 11 days, 4,400 athletes from 182 countries will compete in 22 sports disciplinesGlobal VoicesImage of Severin Ayao Kansa. Screenshot from the The 
Iraq shoots down Turkish drone over Kirkuk | Baghdad hit a Turkish drone following the signing of a new security cooperation deal with Ankara this month | | A TAI Aksungur, an unmanned aerial vehicle developed by Turkish Aerospace industries, is displayed during the International Paris Air S…
ALBAWABA — Pizza Hut, the American multinational pizza restaurant chain and international franchise, introduced its new delivery boxes that transform into a table. This new design is called the 'moving box table,' a dedicated pizza box that can easily turn into a table.New Pizza Hut boxes and tables: The restaurant is offering this new release to its US customers relocating in Dallas, Texas; Charlotte, North Carolina; and Orlando, Florida. The new box will be available with large, regular-priced pizza orders and the cities were selected based on the Penske Truck Rental list, a moving truck rental, wh…
ALBAWABA – Private investigator at Dealabs Magazine and Social media user billbil-kun who usually posts news related to gaming and tech recently took to his official X account (formerly known as Twitter) and leaked what could be Sony's next PS5 pro. The individual in question shared an illustration of the PS5 Pro and confirmed that Sony will be going with the name "PlayStation 5 Pro" as previous predecessors. Looking into the leaked design, the console which might be announced in Sep. 2024 doesn't seem to incorporate a disc drive causing mixed reactions from PlayStation users as many gamers like their media physi…
As the presidential race enters the final stretch, politicians are recycling the usual scams to make people believe this election will be different. At last week's Democratic National Convention, idealism had a starring role, accompanied by ritual denunciations of cynicism. But idealism has a worse record in Washington than a thieving New Jersey senator. "Idealism 
There's a new political game in town and it's called Gonzo Governance. There is nothing "conservative" or "traditional" or "constitutional" about this. We had best recognize it and call it for what it is—a fundamental change and destruction of entrenched American values and social institutions. Until we call it what it is, we won't grasp the 
The National Organization for Women was seen as a radical organization in the 1970s because of its valiant fight to protect reproductive rights for women. But even in those early days, NOW was not radical enough to include black women and LGBTQ as part of their mission. As the times changed and some people of 
Studying capitalism, Karl Marx examined the Industrial Revolution in Europe. He explored conflict between worker and employer. In their book Capital and Imperialism (Monthly Review Press, 2021), authors Utsa Patnaik and Prabhat Patnaik emphasize that Marx's followers believed that, with the onset of capitalism, "accumulation [has] occurred only on the basis of the generation of surplus value." (Surplus value signifies that part 
ART | DOMINIC MUWANGUZI | Aaron Wasala fresh from graduating from art school, began exhibiting his artwork in galleries around Kampala. This was not hard because naturally he had a good talent in painting that earned him a good reception among several gallerists. Years later, Wasala is still regarded as an upcoming artist selling his art …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Diamond Trust Bank has taken a significant step toward advancing sustainability in the banking sector by signing the United Nations Principles of Responsible Banking. This is a single framework for a sustainable banking industry developed by collaborating with banks worldwide and the United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI). …
PARIS, FRANCE | TASS | Pavel Durov, the founder of the Telegram messenger, has left a court in Paris where he faced a litany of charges in connection with his role managing the social network, a TASS correspondent reported. Earlier, the court formally charged Durov with six counts. They include complicity in the administration of …
Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni has acknowledged that a lot has to be done to improve the living standards in Northern Uganda. Museveni today graced a first ever regional sitting of parliament at the Kaunda Grounds in Gulu City. "The things to do are many, and there is need to focus on …
Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | At least 270 undeployed medical interns in Northern Uganda are asking the government to scrap medical internships after graduation. This suggestion comes a few days after President Yoweri Museveni, said the government did not have funds to pay for medical internships, and wondered why the sponsors of their education could …
To incentivize early birth registration, the government has waived fees for birth certificate applications for children aged zero to six months Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) aims to hit two birds with one stone, when it supports artistic excellence, at the ongoing National Primary Schools' Music, Dance, and Drama …
GULU, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Lawmakers from Northern Uganda have tasked the Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) to expedite the repairs on the Karuma Bridge to ease the movement of goods and passengers. Karuma Bridge, a major link and gateway between Midwestern, Northern Uganda, and West Nile Sub regions was temporarily closed to heavy traffic …
Empowering Uganda's youth to embrace careers in technology is not just a strategic move for national development—it is a moral imperative COMMENT | Anthony Tenywa | As Uganda forges its path in the digital age, technology is becoming an increasingly vital force in driving national progress. In a world where technological advancements define the future, there is …
Masaka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Justice Dr. Flavian Zeija, the Principal Judge, is mooting for structural adjustments in the administration of the plea-bargaining procedure, to allow prompt sentencing of offenders as one of the ways of decongesting prison facilities. He proposes that if a person willingly confesses to the offenses even immediately after arrest, the …
DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania | Xinhua | Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan on Wednesday congratulated her fellow citizen Faustine Engelbert Ndugulile on being elected as the World Health Organization (WHO) regional director for Africa, succeeding Matshidiso Moeti, who has held the position since 2015. Ndugulile, former minister for Information, Communication and Information Technology and former deputy …
Isaac Nellist and Riley Breen are joined by Nova Sobieralski to discuss Labor's attacks on the CFMEU and the NDIS amendment bill, and talk to socialist council candidate Rachel Evans.
Fans of WNBA star Sophie Cunningham have been curious about her relationship status, but it appears that the 28-year-old shooting guard for the Phoenix Mercury is currently single. Despite her active presence on social media, where she often shares photos in stylish outfits and posts related to her basketball career, Cunningham has remained private about her romantic life. | View this post on Instagram | A post shared by Sophie Cunningham (@sophie_cham) | As of 2024, there is no public indication that Cunningham is married or in a relationship. She has not shared any recent photos with a significant other on I…
NBA YoungBoy's legal troubles continue to escalate, with the 24-year-old rapper now facing the possibility of a lengthy prison sentence. | Earlier this year, YoungBoy was arrested at his Utah home for his involvement in an alleged prescription drug fraud scheme, leading to his current imprisonment. | At the time, he was already on house arrest, awaiting trial for a federal weapons charge. | Last week, the rapper pleaded guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm, further complicating his legal situation. | In a court filing, YoungBoy stated, "I wish to plead guilty to the offense charged, to consent to…
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Türkiye's Transport and Infrastructure Minister Abdulkadir Uraloglu met with Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) President Ersin Tatar on Wednesday during his visit for the groundbreaking of the Lefkosa Ring Road. | The meeting, held at the TRNC Presidential Honor Hall, was attended by key Turkish officials, including Ambassador Yasin Ekrem Serim. | President Tatar highlighted the increasing international recognition of the two states in Cyprus despite ongoing challenges. He expressed appreciation for Türkiye's support, particularly for the Lefkosa Ring Road Project, stating: "Our goal is to m…
Electricity prices vary around the world depending on factors like natural resources, government policies, and economic stability. | Some countries offer significantly cheaper electricity compared to others, potentially boosting their economies, encouraging industrial growth, and easing financial burdens on residents. | A report published by Insider Monkey has compiled a list of countries with the lowest electricity prices, based on the latest global petrol price data. The list includes : | Iran — Oil and gas-rich Iran offers the world's cheapest electricity at $0.002 per kilowatt-hour (kWh). The energy s…1724925163-0/Untitled-design-(2)1724925163-0.jpg)
Saudi Arabia's government has imposed a ban on sick individuals performing Hajj and stated that only healthy and fit people will be allowed to undertake the pilgrimage. | According to Express News, the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has sent a health advisory regarding Hajj 2025 to Pakistan's Ministry of Religious Affairs, informing them that individuals with serious illnesses will not be allowed to travel for Hajj. | The advisory specifies that only healthy pilgrims will be permitted due to extreme weather conditions. Those with kidney, heart, lung, liver conditions, or cancer, as well as individuals with d…1724929056-0/telegram-(1)1724929056-0.jpg)
The BBC has discovered that Telegram, the messaging app whose CEO has been arrested in France, refuses to participate in international initiatives aimed at identifying and removing child abuse content online. | Telegram is not affiliated with either the National Centre for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) or the Internet Watch Foundation (IWF), both of which collaborate with most online platforms to detect, report, and eliminate such content. | This news comes as the founder and CEO of Telegram, which has over 950 million registered users, remains under investigation in France. | Billionaire Pavel Durov…1724928127-0/Untitled-design-(15)1724928127-0.png)
Live Nation's CEO, Michael Rapino, is in a legal battle to avoid being deposed in connection with the Astroworld Festival tragedy. The company has petitioned the Texas Supreme Court to block Rapino's deposition, arguing that he had no direct involvement with the festival or its on-site operations. According to Live Nation's appeal, Rapino neither attended the event nor visited the festival grounds, and his communications post-festival were limited to necessary executive duties. | However, the plaintiffs challenging Live Nation's appeal counter that Rapino's personal involvement is critical to understanding the…1724929091-0/Untitled-design-(16)1724929091-0.png)
Kylie Jenner is offering fans a rare, unfiltered peek into her life with her two children, Aire and Stormi. On Wednesday, August 28, the 27-year-old beauty mogul and reality star shared a heartfelt carousel of photos on Instagram, titled "lost files", featuring candid moments with her kids. | The photo set kicks off with a sweet snapshot of Kylie holding Stormi's hand, their shadows cast playfully on the ground. Stormi, six, is seen in a white dress, while Kylie matches her daughter with chic pants and a cropped top.
The government is considering a ban on smoking in pub gardens, outdoor restaurants, and outside hospitals and sports grounds as part of efforts to phase out tobacco use. The proposed measures, which remain undisclosed, are expected to be a more stringent version of the previous government's Tobacco and Vapes Bill, which was abandoned before the last election. | Health experts have praised the plans, while some ministers express concerns about the impact on the hospitality sector. The Department of Health and Social Care stated it is exploring a range of options to make Britain smoke-free, noting that "Smoking…1724908768-0/BeFunky-collage]_______-(11)1724908768-0.jpg)
Africa has secured less than 10% of the estimated $245 million it needs to fight a surging mpox outbreak on the continent, a senior official from the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) said on Wednesday. | The continent is under pressure to curb an outbreak of the potentially deadly infection that the World Health Organization declared to be a global health emergency in mid-August, after a new strain began proliferating from Democratic Republic of Congo to neighbouring countries. | Africa CDC has pulled together a budget to determine the amount of money available for the mpox respon…1724915365-0/BeFunky-collage]_______-(16)1724915365-0.jpg)
At least three people were killed in southwestern Japan on Thursday as Typhoon Shanshan made landfall in Kagoshima prefecture, bringing heavy rain and very strong winds as well as snarling air traffic and knocking out power to over a quarter million households. | Major automakers including Toyota and Nissan suspended operations in some or all of their domestic factories due to the storm. | The typhoon, with gusts of up to 55 metres per second (198 km per hour/123 mph), made landfall near Satsumasendai city located in the country's southwestern island of Kyushu on Thursday morning, the weather agency said. | Au…1724917837-0/BeFunky-collage]_______-(18)1724917837-0.jpg)
US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan met one of Chinese President Xi Jinping's top military officials on Thursday as he wrapped up three days of talks in Beijing intended to ease simmering tensions between the two superpowers. | Sullivan was expected to push for enhanced working-level military to military communications in his session with General Zhang Youxia, vice chairman of China's paramount military body, the Central Military Commission, White House officials said. | It is the first meeting between Zhang and a Biden administration official, and the first between a senior US official and a vice chair…
In the realm of international diplomacy, where every gesture is scrutinized and every word weighed, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has introduced a refreshing and somewhat controversial element: the hug. This seemingly simple physical act has become a hallmark of his diplomatic style, sparking discussions and debates across the global political landscape. But to understand… 
Lawmakers from Northern Uganda have tasked the Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) to expedite the repairs on the Karuma Bridge to ease the movement of goods and passengers. Karuma Bridge, a major link and gateway between Midwestern, Northern Uganda, and West Nile Sub regions was temporarily closed to heavy traffic in April this year. The …
The High Court in Kampala heard that the handgun used to murder businessman, Henry Katanga had the DNA of his embattled wife Molly Katanga, and that of their daughter, Patricia Kankwanzi. The Director of Forensics in Uganda Police Force, Andrew Mubiru continued his testimony on Wednesday by providing scientific evidence liking the weapon suspected to …
The World Health Organization declared mpox a global health emergency earlier this month after reported cases and deaths surged in the Democratic Republic of Congo and quickly spread to neighboring African nations. | Now, the WHO is calling for a global response to deliver vaccines to vulnerable populations and is seeking $135 million in funding to address the crisis. | Joining the discussion: | 
I've never thought it very useful to poke and prod everything Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez says, mostly because I feel like criticism of her often takes on a strange disproportionality, and is a proxy for deeper ideological disputes. AOC Discourse also seems to forget she's not the leader of the Democratic Party; she's one of 535 members of Congress. But she may be the most famous progressive in Congress, and a favorite punching bag of Fox News. This doesn't, in and of itself, necessarily entail any added moral burden. But Rep. Ocasio-Cortez's comments last week on the topic of Gaza during the Democratic Nati…
When Swarthmore, Pa., resident Scott Richardson first voted in a U.S. presidential election, it was for Democrat Jimmy Carter in 1976. | Richardson cast his ballot for Republican Donald Trump in 2016. But after being disillusioned by Trump's response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Richardson chose Democrat Joe Biden in the 2020 election. | "It's almost 50/50 who I have voted for," Richardson, a former restaurateur, said of the political affiliations of his chosen presidential candidates over the years. "It has never been related to [political] party. I kind of felt like I was voting for an individual." | Richardson is…
The accounts show that the party is dependent on a large loan from a director. | Despite making a profit in 2023, the party — which is unusually set up as a This debt is owed to the party's former leader, and now dep…
As the United Kingdom recovers from the recent race riots and the revelations that it was sparked by While the riots exposed some underlying tension in polari…
GRAYLING, Michigan—Los activistas de la organización por la paz CodePink están animando a los residentes de Michigan a que escriban a la gobernadora Gretchen Whitmer en oposición al posible desarrollo de una instalación de municiones en el estado por parte de una empresa de misiles. Saab AB, una empresa aeroespacial y armamentística sueca, anunció a …
Israel launches largest occupied West Bank offensive since Second Intifada | Drones bomb Jenin, Tulkarm and Tubas as the military begins major assault | | Israeli soldiers operate during a raid in the Nur Shams camp for Palestinian refugees near the city of Tulkarm in the occupied West…
A top UN official tells reporters the repeated evacuation orders have upended the organisation's aid operations. | The United Nations has been forced to halt its aid operations in Gaza due to Israel's new evacuation orders for Deir el-Balah in the central Gaza Strip, a senior UN official says. | Briefing journalists on Monday at UN headquarters in New York, the official said: "We're unable to deliver today with the conditions that we're in."
Israel launches largest occupied West Bank offensive since Second Intifada | Drones bomb Jenin, Tulkarm and Tubas as the military begins major assault | | An Israeli military vehicle drives down a road during a raid in northern city of Tulkarm in the occupied West Bank on 28 August 202…
Israel has begun its largest attack in the north of the 
The regional office for the Israeli left-wing political coalition Israeli police closed the party's 
On Tuesday, Day 326 of the ongoing genocide of the Palestinians in the destroyed Gaza Strip, the Israeli army killed and injured dozens of Palestinians across the coastal enclave and displaced, yet again, dozens of families, in central Gaza. A Palestinian woman was killed and four residents were injured when the army fired a missile …
Hundreds of demonstrators marched through downtown Seattle on Aug. 25 to protest 300 days of genocide in Gaza since Octiber 7. The march was called by Samidoun Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity Network. Its theme focused on the extreme repression being doled out to Palestinians, along with supporters, in both Palestine and the . . . | 
The Workers World Party delegation marched in the protest outside the Democratic National Convention carrying a banner that read in part, "We won't vote for genocide!" If the only two candidates who can win the presidency both support an obvious, ongoing genocide by Israel in Gaza, there is no possible . . . | 
Nearly every US member of Congress, be they Republicans or Democrats, holds a peculiarly uniform policy stance on Israel. This position is largely hawkish and violent, via their continued support for appropriations of funds and provision of weapons to Israel despite the ICJ's July 19th advisory opinion stating that Israel's occupation of the West Bank, Gaza Strip, and East Jerusalem is unlawful. | The ICJ also ruled that Israel's annexation, settlement regime, and exploitation of natural resources in the Palestinian territories are illegal under international law. Additionally, the court found that Israel's di…
24,500 full size posters reading "We Heart Joe" were held high by virtually every Democratic Party Convention delegate and attendee jammed into Chicago's United Center to cheer for yesterday's disgraced and withdrawn presidential candidate, Genocide Joe Biden. That the Biden-Harris administration presided over a new congressionally approved $20 billion for the racist Zionist, apartheid Israeli 
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An Israeli air strike hit a pickup truck traveling in northeast Lebanon late on Tuesday, two security sources told Reuters, with one of the sources saying it carried military equipment. | The two sources said the strike hit a pickup near Chaat, a remote area of Lebanon near the Syrian border, but that the driver survived. | One of the sources said it was likely the military equipment being transported was a damaged rocket launcher on the way to be repaired. | Two days earlier, the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah and the Israeli military engaged in one of the most intense exchanges of fire between them over t…
A barrage of missiles and rockets stokes fears of an expanding conflict in the Middle East. Over the weekend, Israel targeted Hezbollah positions in Lebanon, prompting the militant group to retaliate with rocket fire following the assassination of one of its leaders. | Joining the discussion: | Ali Akbar Dareini is a Researcher and Writer at the Strategic Studies of Public Policy Journal. | 
Yemen: US warns tanker hit by Houthis could cause largest ship oil spill in history | US State Department has said the wreckage could release an oil spill four times the size of the 1989 Exxon Valdez disaster | | Flames and smoke rise from the Greek-flagged oil tanker Sounion, which has been on fi…
Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Meta, has finally admitted what we knew all along: Facebook conspired with the government to censor individuals expressing "disapproved" views about the COVID-19 pandemic. Zuckerberg's confession comes in the wake of a series of court rulings that turn a blind eye to the government's technofascism. In a 2-1 decision in Children's …
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An Israeli airstrike killed three Palestinians, on Wednesday, near the village of Sir, south of Jenin in the northern West Bank. Media sources said that before dawn Wednesday, an Israeli drone fired at least one missile at a vehicle, killing three Palestinian young men near the village of Sir, south of Jenin. The Palestinian Red …
Israeli forces abducted, on Tuesday, nine Palestinian citizens, including a father and his two sons, in the Jerusalem governorate, and one in the southern West Bank governorate of Bethlehem. At dawn Tuesday, Israeli forces abducted a Palestinian citizen and his two sons after invading and searching their home in the town of Ar-Ram, north of …
On Wednesday dawn, the Israeli army assassinated four Palestinians and injured several residents, after firing a missile from a drone at them in the Al-Far'a refugee camp, south of Tubas in the northeastern West Bank. The Palestinian Red Crescent Society (PRCS) said after killing the four and wounding several Palestinians, the army surrounded the refugee …
On Tuesday night, Israeli soldiers shot a Palestinian child and abducted a man after they invaded, they invaded the town of Anabta, located east of Tulkarem in the northwestern part of the occupied West Bank. The Palestinian Red Crescent Society (PRCS) said a child, 15, was shot in the thigh with live ammunition amid protests …
USAid warned Joe Biden against building floating Gaza pier | Top US development agency said pier could undermine efforts to persuade Israel to allow land deliveries | | A US soldier of the 7th Transportation Brigade tosses a line to an Army tug vessel from the floating pier in Gaza on 1 May 2024 (…
Israeli evacuation orders are hindering Gaza polio vaccination, UN says | Aid organisations demand a humanitarian pause to vaccinate Gaza's children amid fears of polio outbreak | | Abdel Rahman Abu al-Jedian who contracted polio a month ago sleeps surrounded by family members in Deir…
Bedouin hostage Farhan Elkadi escaped captivity in Gaza on his own, contradicting the Elkadi's rescue was "by chance", according to a 
Social media experts have raised concerns about the lack of a 'community note' on an X Despite Argamani publicly refuting claims she was beaten in captivity, Herzog's post remains unflagged on X, formerly Twitter. | Users have questioned why the platform's community note system has not been activated to flag the veracity of…
The Israeli government is buying The government is buying ads for searches for "UNRWA" and "UNRWA USA", which appear to draw potential…
Israel has begun a large scale assault in the north of the 
A majority of Israelis want to censor all online content on the A poll conducted by the Pew Research Center published on Monday showed that a staggering 59 percent of Israelis support censoring any display of sympathy for Palestinian victims of the nearly 11-month onslaught on Gaza, compared to 30 percent of those who do not. | Widespread support among ordinary Israelis for silencing Palestinian voices coincides with inflammatory s…
An Israeli university cannot limit the activities of an ultra-orthodox and Ultra-orthodox group Choosing Family filed a lawsuit against 
Two ultra-Orthodox newspapers in Israel have slammed far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir for The Yated Ne'eman newspaper, the official publication of the Degel HaTorah party, ran a front-page headline in the Arabic and Hebrew languages slamming Ben Gvir's remarks. | The e…
There is no sign of Harris's positions on Biden's policy choices that would suggest strong differences or alternative approaches to change the direction of U.S. policy. Harris at this point cannot deviate from President Biden's key positions on sensitive issues, although Vice President Hubert Humphrey probably lost the election in 1968 to Richard Nixon because of a belated critique on U.S. policy in Vietnam. Biden's unwavering support for Israel could ultimately hurt Harris in key states such as Michigan. 1724836455-0/BeFunky-collage]_______-(1)1724836455-0.jpg)
Israel's foreign minister said Wednesday that the country's army will order Palestinians to evacuate parts of the northern occupied West Bank amid an ongoing major military incursion in the area. | The Israeli army had earlier launched raids in the northern West Bank, including in the cities of Jenin, Tulkarem and Tubas, killing 11 Palestinians so far. | In a statement on X, Israel Katz said the country's army was working in Jenin and Tulkarem to thwart what he called "terrorist infrastructure against Israel in the West Bank." | He added that the army's operation includes "temporary evacuation of Palestinian r…
Israeli forces have been detaining and torturing Palestinian healthcare workers in Gaza since October 2023, according to a report by Human Rights Watch (HRW). | These allegations include severe mistreatment, such as beatings, forced stress positions, and threats of sexual violence, in detention facilities within Israel. | HRW has revealed that Israeli forces detained at least 310 Palestinian healthcare workers in Gaza since October 7, 2023. None were informed of the reasons for their detention. | Witnesses confirmed that Israeli soldiers detained these medics while they were performing their duties. | Healthca…
Iran's However, the differences between these two leaders went beyond their generations. Mossadegh, a democrat, was overthrown by the military in 1953, only two years after becoming Iran's prime minister. In contrast, Nasser, a military officer, took control from h…
Algerian authorities on Tuesday arrested opposition figure Fethi Ghares, former coordinator of the In a video posted on Facebook and tit…
On Monday, Ammar Benjamaa, Algeria's representative to the UN, urged international accountability for "those responsible for a drone attack" that struck civilians in Mali's Tinzaouatene, near the Algeria-Mali border. | The attack claimed the lives of more than 20 Malian civilians. | "We need to stop the violations committed…
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Iran's former foreign minister, Pezeshkian named Zarif as his vice president for strategic affairs on 1 August, but the former top diplomat resigned less than two weeks later, citing his…
Top diplomats from Turkey and Azerbaijan held talks in the capital Ankara on several sticking issues including ongoing "In our meet…
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Last week, Adam Kirsch published a controversial Kirsch is not alone in his efforts at delegitimisation. In his 2023 
Rapid developments in Egyptian-Somali relations culminated in the signing of a The agreement was preceded by an understanding between Mogadishu and Cairo to deploy Egyptian forces as part of an Egypt's involvement in the Somali crisis through military…
Sabri al-Qot, a 45-year-old plumber from Egypt, says he would rather die than leave the house where he and his children were born. | "This house means everything to us: our past, present, and future," Sabri told The New Arab. "They're putting immense pressure on us and offering money, but we'll never leave." | Sabri is at the heart of a growing conflict with the Egyptian government over the The residents of Al-Warr…
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Palestinian Culture Minister Imad Hamdan has arrived in Over the weekend, Hamdan met with his Moroccan counterpart Mehdi Bensaid during a visit to the headquarters of the Bayt Mal Al-Quds…
The 39-year-old tech billionaire, hailed by some as the "Russian Zuckerberg", has never returned to his country of origin after a falling out with the Kremlin. | The platform proved hugely popular among Russian-speaking users, and by February 20…
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UN agencies and their partners have urgently called for a humanitarian pause in the war in Gaza to ensure that more than 640,000 children can receive polio vaccinations. | The request underscores the dire need for an immediate halt in hostilities to prevent the spread of the disease among vulnerable populations in the region. | According to a statement from the UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA), the agencies are prepared to administer the vaccines, but the deteriorating security situation necessitates a temporary cease-fire on humanitarian grounds. | The agencies warn that delaying the vaccination cam…
Activists with a longtime immigrant rights organization in Houston celebrated a victory on Aug. 23 after a judge dismissed a lawsuit that tried to revoke the group's nonprofit status and shut it down. Cesar Espinosa speaks at Houston immigrant rights protest. (WW PHOTO: Gloria Rubac) Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton . . . | 
Activists with a longtime immigrant rights organization in Houston celebrated a victory on Aug. 23 after a judge dismissed a lawsuit that tried to revoke the group's nonprofit status and shut it down. Cesar Espinosa speaks at Houston immigrant rights protest. (WW PHOTO: Gloria Rubac) Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton . . . | 
Fox News host Jesse Watters is under fire for a sexist remark that U.S. military generals would "have their way" with Kamala Harris in the Situation Room.
Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. President Donald Trump speaks at the National Guard of the United States NGAUS General Conference in Detroit, Michigan US, August 26, 2024. —Reuters 
LONG BEACH, Calif. — Playwright Carole Eglash-Kosoff's The Double V is an entertaining history lesson about an overlooked, if not entirely forgotten cause that is arguably a forerunner to the Civil Rights movement. While Rosa Parks' refusal to give up her public bus seat to a white passenger in 1955 is common knowledge, how many …
Chilean Foreign Minister Alberto Van Klaveren emphasised the importance of strengthening relations with the Asia-Pacific region…
The new material has a thousand times greater electronic and ionic conductivity than traditional materials…
UK: Starmer avoided mention of political prisoners in meeting with Bahrain PM, say activists | Activists had urged British prime minister to prioritise human rights in his government's bilateral relations with Bahrain | | British Prime Minister Keir Starmer shakes hands with Bahrain's Prime Minist…
UK government wants police to start recording non-criminal hate incidents | Move by Labour government designed to tackle increase in antisemitic and Islamophobic abuse | | Police officers stand guard outside the Southport Islamic Society Mosque in Southport, northwest England, on 31 July 2024 (AFP…
ALBAWABA — Bitcoin, the first decentralized cryptocurrency, fell below $60,000 amid the continuous losses in the cryptocurrency market.Bitcoin fell below $60,000: Bitcoin, the world's largest cryptocurrency dropped by nearly 5.38% yesterday to $59,593, after recording a slight increase by 0.37% in the past seven days, according to CoinMarketCap. | This decline occurred despite the US cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds inflows. Thus, the market is facing concerns about potential US government sales of crypto tokens. | It is worth noting that Bitcoin recorded an overall increase by 41% this year, rea…
ALBAWABA – Popular YouTuber MrBeast has reportedly hired a celebrity lawyer to threaten a lawsuit against ex-employee and now content creator DogPack404 after the individual posted two videos on his channel "exposing" Jimmy Donaldson.YouTube's most subscribed creator found himself under fire across social media over recent accusations made about him and other members like Ava Kris Tyson and Jake The Viking's brother, Charles Jefferson. Ava Kris Tyson recently took to her official X (formerly known as Twitter). She apologized for being accused of grooming and supporting child porn artist Shadman. Later Tyson left…
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Summer is on its last bony legs. As I write this we are less than 30 days out from the autumnal equinox which officially sticks the fork in the season's withering carcass and signals the arrival of more dark than light/ more bouts of the shivers as we slide into another winter. The Maine state 
A new study by ZoomRx found that many doctors and patients like ask-your-doctor ads. Patients said they had asked their doctors about a specific med——as the ads tell them to——and doctors said the ads can facilitate "helpful conversations." One doctor in the study even said the ads could inspire patients "to think about symptoms that 
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Two staff members from Donald Trump's presidential campaign had a "verbal and physical altercation" with an official from Arlington National Cemetery during Trump's recent visit, NPR reported on Tuesday. Trump was at the cemetery on Monday for a wreath-laying ceremony honouring the 13 US servicemembers killed during the 2021 withdrawal from Afghanistan. | Later that day in Detroit, Trump criticised President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris for what he called a "catastrophic" withdrawal. | According to an unnamed source cited by NPR, the altercation occurred when a cemetery official tried to stop Tru…1724832988-0/BeFunky-collage]______-(15)1724832988-0.jpg)
Vice President Kamala Harris' presidential campaign rejected Republican rival Donald Trump's assertion on Tuesday that the two sides had agreed to muted microphones at the Sept. 10 US presidential debate. | The issue remains a matter of ongoing conversation with host network ABC, a Harris campaign official said. | In a social media post earlier on Tuesday, Trump said an agreement had been reached and that the rules for next month's debate will be the same as those at the June 27 CNN debate he had with President Joe Biden, whose poor performance led him to drop out of the 2024 race. | "The Debate will be 'stand…1724834877-0/BeFunky-collage]______-(16)1724834877-0.jpg)
Donald Trump faced a revised federal indictment on Tuesday accusing him of illegally trying to overturn his 2020 election loss, with prosecutors narrowing their approach after a US Supreme Court ruling that former presidents have broad immunity from criminal prosecution. | US Special Counsel Jack Smith's team obtained the superseding indictment in the Washington case, though it was highly unlikely to proceed to trial ahead of the Nov. 5 election when the Republican Trump faces Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris. | The revised indictment lays out the same four charges prosecutors brought against the former…
Kamala Harris and her running mate Tim Walz will sit for an interview with CNN on Thursday after weeks of criticism from Republicans and some media that the Democratic presidential candidate has not allowed journalists to press her on issues. | The interview will air at 9 p.m. ET (0100 GMT) on Thursday, CNN said in a statement on Tuesday. | It will be Harris' first interview since becoming the Democratic candidate after President Joe Biden ended his campaign for re-election on July 21 following a shaky debate performance. | While Harris has occasionally taken questions from journalists on foreign and economic…
Kapchorwa, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ugandan long-distance runner Joshua Cheptegei has urged the government to enhance healthcare services and infrastructure in the Sebei sub-region as a token of appreciation for the significant contributions of athletics to the country. Sebei sub-region comprises three districts: Bukwo, Kween, and Kapchorwa, the latter being the mother district. In an …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Cranes Head Coach Paul Put has named 28 players for Uganda's upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against South Africa and Congo. At least 20 of the 28 players summoned are foreign-based players many of whom have been part of the Cranes setup for the last three years. …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ecobank Uganda has joined forces with Ria Money Transfer, a global leader in cross-border remittance services, to revolutionize the way Ugandans send and receive money. This strategic partnership will make it easier than ever for the Ugandan diaspora to support their loved ones back home. Under the new agreement, customers …
Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Residents of Gulu City have asked Parliament to prioritise the completion of the regional cancer centre in the new financial year describing the rising cases of cancer patients in the region as distressing. According to the Laroo-Pece Member of Parliament, Hon. Charles Onen more than 10,000 cancer patients were registered …
GULU, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The first regional parliamentary sitting has today, 28 August 2024 kicked off in Gulu city, Northern Uganda. Speaker Anita Among who is chairing the sitting, emphasised that the decision to hold parliamentary sittings in Uganda's four traditional regions is aimed at bridging the gap between Parliament and the people. She …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A forensics expert who examined the late Henry Katanga's DNA and matched it with that of his widow Molly Katanga and their daughters testified before the High Court in Kampala as the 8th Prosecution's witness. The Acting Director of Forensic Services of Uganda Police, Andrew Kizimula Mubiru told the court …
Mukono, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Prosy Awusi, a suspect previously released by the court, has been re-arrested and remanded to Nakifuma Prison. Awusi, a resident of Kateete village in Kasawo Town Council, Nakifuma-Mukono District, is accused of viciously attacking her co-wife, Sylvia Achola, and Achola's twelve-year-old daughter with acid. The incident left Achola, who was four …
Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The regional plenary sitting in Gulu city has kicked off with a large section of opposition members of Parliament boycotting the event. The plenary kicked off at 10 am with the proclamation of the speaker of Parliament Anita Annet Among at Kaunda Playgrounds in Gulu City. "Noting that Rule 17.1 …
Gen. Odongo emphasizes need for foreign service to contribute to Uganda's development aspirations Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ugandan Ambassadors and Heads of Missions abroad have been urged to align the Ministry's work with Uganda's National Development framework, including Vision 2040 and the Third National Development Plan. Gen. Odongo Jeje Abubakhar, Minister of Foreign …
ANITA AMONG: Boycotters won't stop regional parliament sittings GULU, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | President Museveni is expected to attend the Parliamentary sitting in Gulu City on Thursday according to Hamson Obua, the Government's Chief Whip. Speaker of Parliament Annet Anita Among has meanwhile defended the move to hold regional parliamentary sittings. She insists it will …
PRETORIA | TASS | A diamond weighing 2,492 carats has been found at the Karowe mine in northeastern Botswana, Canadian mining company Lucara Diamond Corporation said. This "remarkable" find is "one of the largest rough diamonds ever unearthed," Lucara President William Lamb said in the statement. He recalled that the aforementioned mine produced diamonds weighing …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Katonga faction of FDC has applied to the Electoral Commission-EC seeking to reserve a name People's Front for Freedom-PFF. The move marks the beginning of another splinter group from the Forum For Democratic Change (FDC). The FDC was the largest opposition political party in the country following the return …
Kiprop and Cherop win medals, ready to take over from Cheptegei and Chemutai U-20 men's 5000m final üëè ü•á Andrew Alamisi üá∞üá™ ü•à Abdisa Fayisa üá™üáπ ü•â Keneth Kiprop üá∫üᨠU-20 women's 5000m final üëè ü•á Medina Eisa üá™üáπ ü•à Mekedes Alem…
Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In a heartwarming gesture that underscores the company's commitment to empowering local businesses, MTN Uganda on Monday handed over a brand-new pickup truck to Night Ampurire, a hardworking entrepreneur and single mother of five from Entebbe. The handover ceremony took place at Kitooro, Entebbe, with MTN Uganda's Chief Executive Officer, …
Museveni started his speech in his characteristic nonchalant style and somewhat turned to 'lecturing' fellow heads of state about Pan Africanism. Nairobi, Kenya | EMMANUEL WANJALA — THE STAR KENYA | Uganda President Yoweri Museveni threw guests into stitches while delivering his speech during the official unveiling of Raila Odinga's candidature for the African Union …
Capitalism cannot achieve the economic, political and scientific planning and cooperation needed on the scale required to address the climate crisis, argues Barry Sheppard.
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Afghan women have launched an online protest by uploading videos of themselves singing in defiance of the Taliban's latest draconian laws. The new restrictions, imposed on 27 August 2024, require women to remain silent in public and conceal their faces and bodies, further stripping away their basic freedoms. | Women from both within Afghanistan and abroad are challenging these rules by singing about their struggle for freedom. | In one video, a woman sings with her face and body fully covered, lamenting the restrictions imposed by the Taliban, which have silenced women and confined them to their homes. | The l…1724834784-0/Untitled-design-(21)1724834784-0.jpg)
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Simu Liu has brought exciting news for Marvel fans, confirming that a sequel to the 2021 blockbuster Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings is definitely happening. While the release date remains a mystery, Liu's assurance has reignited excitement among fans who have been eagerly awaiting updates. | Liu made history as Marvel's first Chinese superhero in the original film, which received critical acclaim and a 91% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The movie follows Shang-Chi as he confronts his enigmatic past and faces off against his father, the formidable leader of the Ten Rings organization. With its blend of a…
Nicola Coughlan, renowned for her role in "Bridgerton," has been seen with a new romantic interest, British film producer Jake Dunn. The couple was recently observed at the All Points East Festival in London, suggesting a significant development in their relationship. Dunn, known for his work on the Disney series "Renegade Nell," has been linked with Coughlan since March 2024, when they first appeared together in an Instagram story posted by one of Dunn's co-stars. | View this post on Instagram | A post shared by curators of pop culture (@deuxmoi) | The relationship between Coughlan, 37, and Dunn, 24, marks a…
Wade Wilson, infamously known as the "Deadpool Killer," was sentenced to death on Tuesday, August 27, for the brutal slayings of two women in Florida. | The 30-year-old from Fort Myers remained stoic as Judge Nicholas Thompson of Lee Circuit Court announced the sentence. Judge Thompson described the murders as "heinous, atrocious, and cruel," emphasizing that the second killing was "cold, calculated, and premeditated." | Wilson had been found guilty in June of two counts of first-degree felony murder and two counts of first-degree premeditated murder. He strangled Kristine Melton, 35, and Diane Ruiz, 43, withi…1724834873-0/Untitled-design-(8)1724834873-0.png)
The LACMA Art + Film Gala is shaping up to be a showstopper this year, with Charli XCX headlining the star-studded event. Scheduled for November 2 at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, the gala will honour acclaimed filmmaker Baz Luhrmann and renowned artist Simone Leigh for their outstanding contributions to their respective fields. | Charli XCX, known for her performances and chart-topping hits, will bring her signature energy to the evening, promising an unforgettable musical experience for attendees. The Art + Film Gala is a highlight of the social calendar, attracting Hollywood's elite as well as promi…
Uruguayan footballer Juan Izquierdo has tragically passed away after collapsing on the pitch during a Copa Libertadores match last week. | The 27-year-old defender for Club Nacional suffered a severe cardiac event during the second leg of a round of 16 tie against São Paulo at Brazil's Morumbi Stadium on August 22. | Nacional announced Izquierdo's passing with a heartfelt message on X, stating, "It is with the deepest sorrow and shock in our hearts that the Club Nacional announces the death of our beloved player Juan Izquierdo. We express our most sincere condolences to his family, friends, colleagues,…1724834648-0/Thumbnail-Template-(17)1724834648-0.jpg)
Wade Wilson, the notorious "Deadpool Killer," was sentenced to death on Tuesday, August 27, for the brutal murders of two women in Florida. | The 30-year-old from Fort Myers maintained a stoic demeanor as Judge Nicholas Thompson of Lee Circuit Court delivered the verdict, describing the murders as "heinous, atrocious, and cruel," with the second killing being "cold, calculated, and premeditated." | Wilson, who was convicted in June of two counts of first-degree felony murder and two counts of first-degree premeditated murder, strangled Kristine Melton, 35, and Diane Ruiz, 43, on October 6, 2019, in Cape Coral.
Barry Keoghan has seemingly addressed speculation about his relationship with Sabrina Carpenter, responding to rumours that the couple had parted ways. | The rumours began circulating on August 16 when the celebrity gossip platform DeuxMoi shared an anonymous tip suggesting the pair had broken up. The message, posted on DeuxMoi's Instagram account, stated simply: "Sabrina and Barry broke up." | Adding fuel to the fire, The Sun reported that the couple had indeed split, citing alleged issues related to Keoghan's partying lifestyle. | According to a source quoted by the publication, "Barry acts like an idiot whe…1724821794-0/BeFunky-collage]______-(5)1724821794-0.jpg)
Protesters blocked train tracks, stopped buses and shouted slogans in the eastern Indian state of West Bengal on Wednesday, the latest in a series of protests that have rocked the state since the rape and murder of a trainee doctor. | Police fired tear-gas and water cannon to disperse protesters marching towards the state secretariat on Tuesday, prompting Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which is in opposition in the state, to call for a 12-hour state-wide strike on Wednesday, to protest against what it said were police atrocities. | Thousands of protesters, most of them BJP workers…1724822618-0/BeFunky-collage]______-(6)1724822618-0.jpg)
Japan on Wednesday braced for Typhoon Shanshan, with heavy rain and strong winds forecast, forcing airlines and railways to cancel some services over the coming days. | Shanshan is expected to strike Japan's southwestern Kyushu island over the next few days, and the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) said it may issue a special warning to Kagoshima prefecture. | "Maximum caution is required given that forecasts are for strong winds, high waves and high tides that have not been seen thus far," the JMA warned. | The typhoon is expected to approach Japan's central and eastern regions, which includes the capital To…
Reinaldo Iturriza looks at the competing — and inadequate — narratives surrounding Venezuela's July 28 presidential election.
The Syracuse Police Department responds to stabbings in neighborhoods South State Street/East Fayette Street: On Friday, August 23rd, around 2: 03 p.m., Syracuse Police Officers responded to the intersection of South State Street and East Fayette Street for a report of a stabbing. When they arrived, Officers found an adult male suffering from a minor puncture wound to his lower right back. The victim refused transport to the hospital. South Salina Street: On Friday, August 23rd, around 2: 39 p.m., Syracuse Police Officers responded to the 600 block of South Salina Street for a report of a stabbing. When they arrive…
Tune in to George Kilpatrick Inspiration for the Nation for an interview and profile with New Syracuse University Head Football Coach Fran Brown! He discusses how he's getting ready for the 2024 Orange season and a look "outside the lines". Learn more!
19 de agosto — Unas 17.000 personas participaron en la ´Marcha sobre la DNC 2024 ª al iniciarse aquí la Convención Nacional Demócrata. Aunque la marcha tenía una amplia lista de reivindicaciones programáticas, se concibió como una marcha por Palestina, y era evidente que la campaña para detener el genocidio en . . . | 
Flights heading to The disruptions affected take-off and landing operations at the airport, with the Israeli Airport Authority announcing further diversions to Cairo, the Hebrew news outlet Yedioth Ahronoth reported. | Two Ethiopian Airlines flights were diverte…
Some outspoken supporters of Palestinians opposing US support for Israel's genocide in Gaza and increasingly so on the West Bank and also opposed to a possibly wider genocidal war enflaming the entire Middle East are now indicating that they may vote for Kamala Harris for president. Their rationale? Hers is a fresh alternative to Biden's "joined at the hip" policy toward the Israeli regime's "ironclad" commitment to the US supported genocidal slaughter of Palestinians. | Others are holding out under the guise of "Uncommitted". Apparently, they believe that this pressures the Kamala campaign to take steps towar…
Our hope for a ceasefire has been weaponized against us. Every time politicians issue statements, mediators shuttle between capitals, headlines promise a breakthrough, and then it all falls apart. And every time, my hope breaks me.
Israeli forces killed at least 71 Palestinians in Gaza on Saturday as ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hamas resumed in Cairo, although no significant progress was reported. | Tanks and bulldozers advanced on the central city of Deir el-Balah, causing over 100,000 people to flee within two days. | The talks in Cairo, mediated by Egypt, Qatar, and the United States, aimed to find compromises between Israel and Hamas to end the violence on Gaza. | A Hamas delegation, led by senior official Khalil Al-Hayya, arrived in Egypt to participate closely in the discussions. | However, despite hours of talks, no…
Gaza ceasefire and hostage negotiators discussed new compromise proposals in Cairo on Saturday, seeking to bridge gaps between Israel and Hamas, but there was no indication of progress after hours of talks. | "The talks in Cairo didn't make any progress. Israel is insisting to keep eight positions along the Philadelphi corridor," one Palestinian official close to the mediation effort told Reuters, asking not to be named due to the sensitivity of the subject. | The Cairo talks came as the humanitarian situation in Gaza deteriorated, with malnutrition soaring and polio discovered in the Palestinian enclave. | Is…
The Cairo talks came as the humanitarian situation in Gaza deteriorated…
On Thursday night, Israeli authorities released more than 40 Palestinian political prisoners from various prisons, interrogation centers, and detention camps. These prisoners had completed their sentences and several administrative detainees were held without charges, many of whom showed signs of torture and skin diseases. The Palestinian Prisoners Society (PPS) reported that the detainees were released …
Andry LeoÃÅn (Venezuela), José Gregorio Hernández, 2023. Dear friends, Greetings from the desk of Tricontinental: Institute for Social Research. On 16 August 2024, the Organisation of American States (OAS), whose 1948 formation as a Cold War institution was instigated by the United States, voted on a resolution regarding the Venezuelan presidential elections. The nub of …
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Retired Israeli Major General Yitzhak Brik warned on Thursday that Israel could face "collapse within a year" if its current war against Palestinian group Hamas and Lebanese movement Hezbollah continues. | "The country really is galloping towards the edge of an abyss," Brik said in an opinion piece published by Israeli daily Haaretz. | "If the war of attrition against Hamas and Hezbollah continues, Israel will collapse within no more than a year." | The Israeli army has launched a brutal offensive on the Gaza Strip since an October 7 Hamas attack, killing nearly 40,300 people, mostly women and children, and in…
Dave Merheje ahead of his stand-up show in London today at The Lebanese-Canadian star has been in hit series like 
An Algerian oil tanker set sail Thursday for power-hungry Clashes in Lebanon's south since last October has only added to the troubles of a country which is politically largely rudderless, whose economy collapsed five years ago and where Prime Mini…
In a press release, the ICJP said that the UK-based JNF was a partner of an Israel-based organisation with a similar name, Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael…
The full scope of Israel's assault on Gaza is revealed through its relentless military actions, characterized by indiscriminate violence against women, children, the elderly, and non-combatants. According to the Euro-Med Human Rights Monitor, the scale of destruction imposed on Gaza is not only devastating but ethically unimaginable. Since the start of the war, and as of the end of November 2023, Israel has reportedly dropped over 25,000 tons of explosives on the Gaza Strip, a force equivalent to two nuclear bombs. This means that the destructive power of the explosives dropped on Gaza in just over two months exc…
Prior to October 7, 2023, Israel and the U.S. had a sweet deal. The U.S. sent Israel $3.8 billion each year to be provided through 2028 to maintain its Qualitative Military Edge (QME). According to the military experts quoted in the June 29 Reuters article, the U.S. must provide better . . . | 
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The most divisive issue facing the Democratic Party, US support for Israel's war in Gaza, has gone mostly unaddressed during the four-day convention which ends on Thursday, leaving pro-Palestinian delegates upset with presidential candidate Kamala Harris. | Harris is expected to call for an urgent end to the war during her Thursday acceptance speech and for the release of Israeli hostages held by Hamas, two sources familiar with her remarks said. She will not address US arms sales to Israel, according to the sources. | Muslim delegates and their allies had pushed for a prime-time speaking slot to address the l…
"I will always stand up for Israel's right to defend itself," Harris said…
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On Friday dawn, Israeli soldiers invaded Nablus and its Old City, in the northern part of the occupied West Bank, and shot a Palestinian teen with live ammunition. Palestinian Red Crescent paramedics reported that the soldiers shot a 17-year-old boy in the foot during ensuing protests. Media sources said several Israeli military vehicles invaded Nablus …1724406551-0/BeFunky-collage]_____-(88)1724406551-0.jpg)
Pro-Palestinian protesters are gathering Thursday, the final day of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago, Illinois, to demand an end to US support for Israel's ongoing war in the Gaza Strip. | As delegates were gathering for the convention, where Vice President Kamala Harris will formally accept the Democratic nomination for the presidency, tens of thousands of people have expressed support for Palestine since the beginning of the convention on Monday. | "The central issue for our protest, the central issue for this week of the DNC, the central issue in the world today is Palestine and how we ne…
Freed Israeli captive Noa Argamani says she was wounded by Israel, not Hamas | Argamani denies reports that Palestinian fighters shaved her head and beat her during captivity, saying her injuries resulted from an Israeli strike | | Noa Argamani, who was abducted along with other Israelis from the…
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On the third night of the Democratic National Convention, the group Muslim Women for Harris announced its disbandment and withdrawal of support for Kamala Harris's campaign. | The decision came after the Harris-Walz campaign refused to allow a Palestinian speaker on the main stage, despite protests from the Uncommitted National Movement, which had organized a sit-in outside the convention. | Ilhan Omar joined the sit-in, and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez participated via FaceTime. | The Uncommitted delegates had called for a Palestinian speaker, arguing that while the family of Israeli hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin…
Families of "The Israeli government's glaring inability to secure the hostages' return makes any attempt to conclude this chapter impossible," a group representing th…
Since this morning, Israeli strikes have resulted in the deaths of 12 Palestinians in The Israeli military's ground operation is intensifying, particularly in the areas of Khan Younis and Deir el-Balah. | The United Nations said tens of thousands of civilians have been on the move again this week from Deir el-Balah and the southern city of Khan Yunis after Israeli military evacuation orders, which precede military operations. | The war has displaced about 90 percent of Gaza's population, often multiple times,…
Shin Bet chief warns settler violence doing 'indescribable damage' to Israel | Ronen Bar wrote to Netanyahu warning that Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir's actions in Al-Aqsa could 'lead to bloodshed' | | Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar attends a ceremony at Jerusalem's Mount Herzl military cemetery on…
A 10-month-old baby in war-shattered The type 2 virus (cVDPV2), while not inherently more dangerous than types 1 and 3, has been responsible for most outbreaks in recent years, especially in areas with low vaccination rates. | UN agencies have called for Israel and Hamas to agree to a seven-day huma…
The Palestinians said Thursday they are planning to introduce a Riyad Mansour, the Palestinian UN ambassador, told the UN Security Council that the resolution, which would not be legally bi…
UK: Health workers urge Keir Starmer to end arms sales to Israel | An open letter signed by 30 health professionals who worked in Gaza says stopping arms sales is 'morally as well as legally' necessary | | British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is under increasing pressure to end arm sales to Israel…
The Telegram channel of Distributed Denial of Secrets (DDoSecrets), a journalist collective specialised in the publication of hacked material online, was shut down after The leaked documents, reportedly 
Indian Prime Minister Modi embraced Zelensky ⚪ who looked visibly emotional ⚪ at the Mariinsky palace in Kyiv, in the first ever visit by an Indian premier to Ukraine. | The Indian leader is casting himself as a possible peacemaker between Moscow and Kyiv. | B…
A Berlin court has postponed the trial of a pro-Palestine activist in Germany for using the phrase "from the river to the sea, Palestine will be free". | The activist identified as 'Daria' by their lawyer was set to face a hearing at a district court in Berlin on Thursday on charges of the 'circulation of symbols of unconstitutional and terrorist organisations'. | However, the European Legal Support Centre (ELSC) announced the trial will now be postponed to 11 November. | "Hundreds of people had gathered in front of the courthouse in solidarity. After addressing the crowd with a speech, Daria was brutally arre…
Sisi will visit Egypt on 4 September, according to The New Arab's Arabic language sister publication, Al-Araby Al-Jadeed. | Topping the agenda of Sisi's meeting with Turkey's President Erdoga…
The A source at the electricity ministry told Mada Masr on Thursday that the increases will be made public soon on the Egyptian Electric Utility and Consumer Protection Regulatory Agency's official website. | The planned electricity price increases have been delayed several times in recent years ov…
The warring parties in War has raged since April 2023 between the Sudanese army under the country's de facto ruler Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and the paramilitary The brutal conflict has triggered o…
The rules, promoted as in line with Islamic sharia law and to be enforced by the morality ministry, were based on a decree by the Taliban's supreme spiritual leader in 2022 and were now officially published as law, a Justice Ministry spokesman said. | The morality ministry, formally c…
Egyptian national Mo Salah made Meanwhile, two Manchester City stars, Kyle Walker and Joao Cancelo, are being pursued by a 
The US imposed sweeping sanctions Friday on hundreds of firms in Russia and across Europe, Asia and the Middle East, accusing them of providing products and services that enable Russia's war effort and aiding its ability to evade sanctions. | Among those sanctioned by the Treasury Department were 60 Russian-based technology and defense companies, including three Russian financial tech companies. | Also sanctioned were firms in Turkey, France and Hong Kong that act as suppliers to Russia-based Promtekh, a wholesale distributor of transportation equipment, and an ammunition procurement network connected to Itali…
Earlier this month, Bangladesh staged the world's first-ever No one saw it coming. In a stunning and visceral display of defiance, a generation that finds expression through street art, hop-hop and TikTok ousted Sheikh Hasina, its autocratic ruler of 15 years, to become the unlikely torchbearer for all that is possible in the world. | The student protestors now face another challenge: to banish Bangladesh's legacy of dynastic rule to the annals of history. Sp…
German airline giant Previously suspended services to Amman in The airline previously said it was avoiding all Iraqi and Iranian airspace.
Flash floods wrought havoc in The South Asian nation of 170 million people, crisscrossed by hundreds of rivers, has seen frequent floods in recent decades. | Monsoon rains cause widespread destruction every year, but climate change is shifting weather patterns and increasing the number of extreme weather events. | "It's a catastrophic situation here," rescu…
Arbaeen, meaning "forty" in Arabic, is one of the world's largest annual pilgrimages. This year, it will be observed from the evening of Sunday, August 25, to Monday, August 26, 2024. | Arbaeen falls on the 20th day of Safar, the second month of the Islamic lunar calendar. It marks the end of a 40-day mourning period that begins with This year, Ashura was observed from the evening of Monday, July 1…
On July 8, Russian missiles slammed into Ohmatdyt Children's Hospital in Ukraine, killing 36 and injuring 140 people. | Britain's 
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In For four years, Abdelalli, a cannabis farmer near Chefchaouen, northern Morocco, lived the life of a fugitiv…
A court in southern The men, who were given sentences ranging from just over six years to nine years for engaging in rioting, did not admit guilt, the court in the Krasnodar region said. One protester was also found guilty of committing violence against a government official. | The trial was moved from Da…
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Saudi Arabia: 34 Egyptians among dozens facing execution for drug offences | At least 50 people face the death penalty for drug offences in Tabuk prison, with many tortured while on death row, says a rights group | | Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman arrives at the Future Investment Initiativ…
The process of raising social consciousness about the need for revolutionary socialism parallels the process of raising personal consciousness in psychotherapy. People are brought up by people. Their original primary caretaker(s) are responsible for their existing, surviving and thriving even from before the moment of birth, usually until pre-adolescence, when . . . | 
Download the version in color. Download the black & white version. 17,000 protesters blast Democrats over Gaza Editorial Demand the right to be heard at the DNC! Mundo Obrero Mensaje al DNC: °Detengan el genocidio! Our new format To our readers: Beginning in July, we changed our PDFs for non-print . . . | 
The reason I criticize the Democrats so much can be explained in the aphorism " Gaza is such a perfect example of this. When Instagram progressive Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez 
This week, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz will be officially endorsed as the 2024 Democratic Party nominee for Vice President at the Democratic National Convention. Since being named the VP pick by the Harris campaign, Walz has received extensive praise for his military background and 'folksy' personality (read: midwestern white male); and for his accomplishments as 
"When something is new and hard and bright, there ought to be something a little better for it than just being safe, since the safe things are just the things that folks have been doing so long they have worn the edges off and there's nothing to the doing of them that leaves a man 
When and if the republic ever gets around to amending the Constitution so that Clarence Thomas can chip in for his million-dollar, private-jet vacations to Komodo (Indonesia) now paid by "In-the-year-2025" influence peddlers, the framers might add a few clauses banning former presidential families from speaking at political conventions, so that in the future we're spared more orations from Barack and Michelle Obama, if not the Clintons ("In deception we trust") . 
A story of activism and resilience from Iran's turmoil to Berlin's refugeOriginally published on This story is part of a series called " 
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Here's everything we learned from the fourth and final night of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago as Vice President Kamala Harris took one big step closer to becoming the first Black woman president.
UAW President Shawn Fain is blaming Stellantis for the death of a worker forced to leave its Belvidere, Ill. Plant and relocate to their Toledo, Ohio plant where he was killed on the job. The Auto Workers will fight, and if necessary, strike Stellantis if the company breaks its new union contract by not reopening …
While the GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump and his running mate J.D. Vance continue their insults against childless "cat ladies," delegates at the Democratic National Convention (DNC) are placed the defense of reproductive rights center stage. Throughout the intense political week, powerful testimonials and speeches discussed the road forward in codifying Roe v. Wade and …
Guatemala City, Aug 23 (Prensa Latina) Cuba's Ambassador to Guatemala, Nazario Fernandez, on Friday highlighted Cuban women on the 64th anniversary of their organization during a tribute to Fidel Castro (1926-2016).
August 18, was Sunday and in the ancient and splendid churches and cathedrals of Kiev resounded the evocative melodies of prayers and rites, intoned by the popes of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church, independent and separate from that of the Moscow Patriarchate. | I enter the Cathedral of St. Vladimir during the Eucharistic celebration and, judging by the tiara, the age and the solemnity of the gestures, the Patriarch of Kiev himself could be presiding over the concelebration. | There are mostly women, veiled as we did a few decades ago, and men who are generally old or very young. | Practically everyone, before, dur…
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Leading international humanitarian organisations warned on Wednesday that an "entire generation" of Gaza's children is at risk of Top humanitarian and medical NGOs including Humanity & Inclusion, ActionAid, Norwegian Refugee Council, Oxfam and Save the Children signed an open briefing calling attention to the dangers facing Gaza's ch…
On Thursday, Day 321 of the ongoing genocide, Israeli missiles and shells struck many homes and buildings across the destroyed, starved, and besieged Gaza Strip, killing and wounding dozens of Palestinians, including women, children, and infants. In Beit Lahia, in northern Gaza, the army fired a missile at a home for the Hammouda family, killing …
An Orwellian disconnect haunts the 2024 Democratic National Convention. In the isolation of the convention hall, shielded from the outside world behind thousands of armed police, few of the delegates seem to realize that their country is on the brink of direct involvement in major wars with Russia and Iran, either of which could escalate 
Israel's claim to self-defense is never questioned. Although it has one of the strongest modern militaries (581 aircraft, including F-15, F-16 and advanced stealth F-35 fighter jets), possesses the latest air defense systems, stockpiles 400 nuclear weapons with delivery systems, and has the United States, the world's largest military power, standing ready to protect it, we are to believe that Israel is in physical danger. 
Online users in Egypt and across the Middle East have shown overwhelming support for renowned Egyptian political satirist Bassem Youssef after his X account was Initial reports suggested that the platform had suspended his account, allegedly due to accusations of 
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Ukraine said on Wednesday it had destroyed Russian pontoon bridges with U.S.-made weapons to defend its incursion into Russia's Kursk region, while Moscow said its forces had halted Kyiv's advance there and gained ground in eastern Ukraine. | Kyiv has announced a string of battlefield successes since it crossed unexpectedly into Kursk region on Aug. 6. Moscow has steadily inched forward in eastern Ukraine, pressuring troops worn down by 2-1/2 years of fighting. | Zelenskiy said Ukraine's military was responding to the Russian push by strengthening its forces around Pokrovsk, the focus of Russian advances in ea…
We connect Germany's recent accusations against Ukraine and Poland over Nord Stream with wider fears in the West about Ukraine's Kursk offensive, asking whether we are seeing signs that Ukraine is being thrown under the bus? 
The Soldiers who were previously told to stand down have now been called up for reserve duty, according to reports in Israeli media…
Israeli forces intensified their cross-border attacks on The attacks took place around 1am local time, according to security sources, adding that the strikes targeted and destroyed several…
US paediatrician Dr Tanya Haj-Hassan has spoken to the national gathering of US Democrats about what she saw when as she volunteered to treat wounded children during Israel's genocide in Gaza. Dr Haj-Hassan described children who have lost limbs, lost entire families — and spoke at some length about a little boy who had lost …
"When there is a military escalation in Gaza, the inhabitants of the Strip stop practising any type of artistic activity to follow the developments of the war. This time is not like the others: we are experiencing an unprecedented event that has led to terrible transformations. The war has been going on for a long time and the conflict seems endless. I chose to release the burden inside me through drawings and diaries that document the various stages of the genocide of the Palestinian people, using the tools I have at my disposal: a notebook, pencils and black ink pens." | Thus begins the dramatic tale of Moha…
Welcome, to This Is America, August 21st, 2024. In today's episode, first we speak with the host of 12 Rules for What?, an antifascist podcast on the Channel Zero Network, about the wave of antifascist mobilizations against the far-Right following a series of anti-immigrant riots in the so-called United Kingdom, after the spread of viral… 
China and Egypt concluded joint naval exercises on Wednesday, as Beijing expands its military influence to the eastern Mediterranean, with a guided missile destroyer part of the PLA Navy's 46th escort task group. | Naval vessels from the Chinese People's Liberation Army took part in drills, training, and a flotilla ceremony with their Egyptian counterparts off the coast of Alexandria, which began on Monday and ended Wednesday, as part of a five-day visit by Beijing's naval forces. | The exercises were perceived, by some, as another projection of Chinese military power far beyond its borders, as the US holds mo…
The move has been hailed as a major victory for the The 
Banks across the The closures, which come amid Israel's continued war on the besieged Palestinian enclave, were confirmed by ABP general manager Bashar Yasin to The Associated Press. | Before the announcement, many of Gaza's Israel's war on…
US President The conversation comes as the US finally admitted that ceasefire talks were not going to plan, with accusations that Netanyahu is not interested in peace with Hamas and is focused on the occupation of Gaza. | Israel is also reportedly demanding the continued occupation of the…
Photojournalist Josh Pacheco recalled a hectic scene after a swarm of Chicago police officers ordered a crowd of protesters and journalists to disperse from a march in front of the Israeli Consulate on Tuesday. | "Nobody understood the dispersal order, nobody knew exactly where to go," Pacheco told The Intercept, adding that they had been walking away, trying to leave the area with other journalists. "And that is when I was arrested, I was pulled off of the sidewalk." | Pacheco — a freelance journalist who has worked with the New York Times, PBS, and Forbes — was one of at least three credentialed…
Growing up in a Palestinian community that was denied everything, from an early age he saw how "settlers have it all, every day". | "Our village witnesses assaults and violations by settlers on a daily basis and grapples with the absence of all essentials, like water…
Blinken 'sentenced ceasefire talks to death' with Hamas, Netanyahu remarks | Israeli sources tell local media that comments by US Secretary of State were a 'gift' to Netanyahu guaranteeing failure of negotiations | | US Secretary of State Antony Blinken speaks to reporters on the tarmac in Doha on…
The National Academy for Television and Arts and Sciences (NATAS) defended on Tuesday its The organisation's CEO, Adam Sharp, responded to a letter signed by some 150 Hollywood actors, writers, and producers known for their open support for Israel, calling on the Emmy body to rescind Owda's nomination over alleged "ties to a terrorist organisation".
Early on Thursday morning, a young man was shot after the Israeli soldiers stormed the city of Tulkarm and the Tulkarem refugee camp, in the northwestern part of the occupied West Bank, leading to protests. Seven military vehicles, including armored bulldozers, stormed the city and the refugee camp from its western area, and roamed its …1724308349-0/BeFunky-collage]_____-(52)1724308349-0.jpg)
At least 11 people were killed in an Israeli strike on a residential building in the northern Gaza town of Beit Lahiya in the early hours of Thursday, official Palestinian news agency Wafa said. | Previously, US President Joe Biden urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to reach an agreement for a truce in Gaza and secure the release of hostages, according to the White House. | This call came after reports that Israeli airstrikes had killed at least 50 Palestinians within 24 hours, highlighting the ongoing conflict's devastating toll on civilians. | Biden, joined by Vice President Kamala Harris, empha…
At least 11 people were killed in an Israeli airstrike on a residential building in the northern Gaza town of Three Palestinians were also killed on Thursday by an Israeli strike on a house in the 
On Thursday dawn, Israeli soldiers abducted a Palestinian child in Deir Ballout town, west of Salfit in the occupied West Bank's central part. Media sources said the soldiers invaded the town, searched homes and streets, and abducted Shadi Ahed Mousa, 15, in the Deir Ballout Medow, and moved him to a military post at the …
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas issued a decree on Wednesday evening to form a committee to prepare for his visit to the Gaza Strip. | The decree highlighted the goal of stopping the aggression in Gaza and ensuring an immediate withdrawal of Israeli forces, emphasising that the State of Palestine has jurisdiction over the entire territory, including Gaza, the West Bank and East Jerusalem. | Last week, Abbas announced his intention to visit Gaza with other members of the Palestinian leadership. | The visit is aimed at restoring national unity under the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) and enabling th…
Israel's outgoing head of military intelligence took responsibility for his country's failures to defend its border on 
On Thursday morning, Israeli soldiers invaded Kafer Aqab town, north of the occupied capital, Jerusalem, in the West Bank, and shot a young man. Media sources said several Israeli military vehicles invaded the town before the soldiers stormed and ransacked homes. Many Palestinians protested the invasion before the soldiers fired live rounds, rubber-coated steel bullets, …1721883402-0/BeFunky-collage]-(19)1721883402-0.jpg)
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office denied claims on Wednesday that Israel had agreed to withdraw its troops from the Philadelphi Corridor, the border area between Egypt and Gaza. This response came after a report from Israeli state-owned Kan TV suggested that Israel had consented to a troop withdrawal as part of a US-backed ceasefire proposal with Hamas. The proposal, also aimed at securing the release of hostages, was announced by US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, who said Israel had accepted the plan. | Netanyahu firmly rejected these reports, calling them inaccurate, and stressed that Is…
Israeli forces shot three Palestinians, including a child, on Wednesday evening, after invading the Balata refugee camp, east of Nablus in the northern occupied West Bank. According to the Palestinian Red Crescent Society (PRCS), its ambulance crews transported three wounded citizens to hospital for treatment. The PRCS added that a 16-year-old was shot in the …
It began as do all the best According to the paper's theatre critic, two Israeli theatre-goers were bullied out of Reginald D Hunter's show by an audience in the grip of a "mob mentality" after objecting to a joke comparing Israel to an abusive partner. | After the couple left, Hunter ma…
US President Joe Biden has urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to reach an agreement for a truce in Gaza and secure the release of hostages, according to the White House. This call came after reports that Israeli airstrikes had killed at least 50 Palestinians within 24 hours, highlighting the ongoing conflict's devastating toll on civilians. | Biden, joined by Vice President Kamala Harris, emphasised the importance of finalising the ceasefire and hostage deal during the conversation. The White House statement mentioned that Biden also discussed upcoming talks in Cairo aimed at removing any remainin…
Israeli forces injured a Palestinian citizen, at midnight Wednesday/Thursday, in the southern West Bank city of Hebron, after hurling a concussion grenade into his vehicle. The citizen, Mohammad Tayseer Jabr told the WAFA News Agency that occupation forces, stationed in the southern part of Hebron city, opened fire towards his vehicle with live ammunition. Jabr …
On Thursday dawn, Israeli soldiers abducted at least eight Palestinians after storming their homes and violently searching them in Al-Biereh, Qalqilia, Nablus, Hebron, and Jerusalem. In Al-Biereh city, in the central West Bank governorate of Ramallah and Al-Biereh, the soldiers abducted Jihad Ahmad Ad-Damsi, 23, after storming his home and violently searching it. The soldiers …
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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has The proposal was apparently poorly received in Egy…
The UAE foreign ministry did not immediately respond to a request for comment. An earlier report by the Associated Press revealed that the UAE on Wednesday accepted the credentials of the Taliban's ambassador to the oil-rich Gulf Arab s…
Refugee charities have slammed the The Home Office announced on Wednesday plans to crack down on people…
If you're looking for a play written by a Muslim, starring Muslims and catered towards Muslims then Suhaiymah Manzoor-Khan's In her debut, author, poet and educator Wi…
The Council of Endowments, Islamic Affairs and Holy Sites in Jerusalem marked on Wednesday the 55th anniversary of the 1969 arson attack on the The council called the events of 1969 a "heinous crime", with "arsons continui…
When Dutch Olympian runner Sifan's act of solidarity with the French hijab-wearing athletes who were 
The "I am particularly proud to welcome Comoros as the newest member of the WTO," said the organisation's director-general Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala. | "Comoros's membership will add a valuable voice to the multilateral trading system as it has shown commitment to the values of the WTO and has clearly demonstrated willingness…
More than 100 synagogues, The Royal Canadian Mounted Police confirmed threats were made to "a number of institutions, including synagogues and hospitals, across Canada." | "Law enforcement is also engaging with faith-based leaders to ensure they have the information and support they…
Once again, leaders of On Tuesday night, activists, families, and supporters of the jailed Rif protesters eagerly awaited "the royal pardon" ann…
A French destroyer rescued 29 mariners from an oil tanker that came under repeated attack in the Yemen's 
A Tunisian former parliamentarian who tried to stand in upcoming presidential elections before dropping out has been placed in pre-trial detention after allegedly crossing the border with Algeria illegally, a court told local media on Wednesday. | Safi Said, 70, a former journalist and a vocal opponent of 
Barack Obama told fellow Democrats in Former president 
Iran's parliament approved President In contrast to former President Ebrahim Raisi's 
Unwilling to accept election results in Venezuela, the OAS, led by the US, passed a resolution essentially asking the country to violate its own election laws. Many countries with supposedly centre-left or left governments have joined the US in proposals that seek to undermine Venezuelan democratic processes, a reflection of the contradictions confronting the current progressive cycle of governments and weakness of the left in Latin America today.
ALBAWABA – A fake image of Adolf Hitler posing like former US president Donald Trump after his recent assassination attempt in Pennslyvania went viral, triggering a swarm of comments from social media users.The photo in question showcased Hitler striking the same pose as Donald Trump when he was nearly assassinated by 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks after a bullet nearly hit his head, grazing his ear. Both photos looked quite similar but with obvious changes to look out for.Photo: Hitler poses like Trump amid assassination attempt?: I thought that pic looked familiar. Trump posed it like his idol Adolf H…
ALBAWABA – Former US President and current election candidate Donald Trump went viral across social media yet again after being accused of racism by democratic users on X (formerly known as Twitter).This came after Trump took to his official Truth Social account and called Governor Josh Shapiro a "Highly overrated Jewish governor" triggering a swarm of comments judging the former president for using such offensive language towards Shapiro. During his speech at the DNC (Democratic National Convention), Democratic governor Shapiro slammed Donald Trump while he lifted Kamala Harris which triggered the response menti…
ALBAWABA – American model and socialite Hailey Bieber, who is pregnant with her first child from Canadian singer Justin Bieber, was said to have given birth away from cameras and media. A rumor has spread on social media claiming that Hailey Bieber, who has been away from public appearance, became a mother recently. Regarding the sex of the baby, many fans claimed that considering the shape of her baby bump while pregnant, Hailey and Justin probably will have a "baby boy".According to the analysis, Hailey has not shared any post with the public for about a month, and she also published a photo of herself before h…
Last week, the Department of Energy, which oversees the aging nuclear site in Hanford, Washington, reported that a tank containing high-level radioactive waste was leaking. This is currently the third tank we know of that's releasing deadly nuclear waste into the soil above the groundwater that feeds the nearby Columbia River. This is not a new problem for Hanford, which has 177 of these huge underground tanks that contain 55 million gallons of radioactive leftovers from the US's nuclear weapons operation. These waste tanks were only supposed to hold up twenty-thirty years, and we're now going on six decades. Bel…
Few Americans today know about the events that occurred 75 years ago in the small Hudson Valley community of Peekskill, New York. That's where a riot broke out at a folk concert that marked a significant turning point in the political landscape of…
Some politicians give opportunism a bad name. A case in point is Robert F. Kennedy Jr., nephew of JFK and son of Robert Kennedy, two of the most beloved figures — and martyrs — in the annals of the Democratic party. When RFK Jr., then a lifelong Democrat. launched his quixotic bid for the White 
Defenders of ruling elites have seldom been satisfied with the argument that the rich deserve their wealth because of their grudging willingness to provide jobs for everyone else. Very commonly, the tendency is to celebrate the rich and powerful as being different kinds of people from the rest of us—suggesting that they built their gigantic companies up from scratch by their own almost miraculously superior knowledge, relentless drive, and willingness to make tough calls. 
US Democratic vice presidential nominee Minnesota Governor Tim Walz gestures on Day 3 of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center, in Chicago, Illinois, US, August 21, 2024. — ReutersFormer students marched onstage to introduce Walz.Democratic VP candidate expresses love…
Australian Human Rights Commission accused of mistreating pro-Palestine staff | Staff say they faced hostility from management after expressing pro-Palestinian sentiments | | Pro-Palestine demonstrators march through the central business district in Sydney on 4 August 2024 (AFP) | F…
Iranian press review: Father of executed protester sentenced to eight years in prison | Meanwhile, private ambulances and health centres trade patients, police shut down Goethe Institute in Tehran, and nurses go on nationwide strike demanding better pay | | A woman in Barce…
Leicester South MP Shockat Adam says he and his children face racist abuse | The newly elected British lawmaker said fellow independents are 'deciphering' whether their visions are aligned for a potential alliance | | Shockat Adam makes his maiden speech in parliament as the independent MP…
How could anyone ever measure the loss of the person who loved them so hard in a world that did not that it planted the seed that became the courage that became the willingness to Do Something.
Exclusive: Hamas 'categorically rejects' attempts to add Netanyahu's conditions to Gaza ceasefire proposal | US says it has 'already narrowed some gaps' in talks, but sources tell MEE that Netanyahu's conditions are an obstacle and 'positive' media leaks are unfounded | | Palestinian rescuers stan…
In the early hours of Friday, the Gaza Strip was subject to intense rocket and artillery bombardment by Israeli forces, leading to dozens of fatalities and injuries among the residents. Reports indicate that emergency medical teams have retrieved five slain individuals from the Abdul Wahid and Al-Khor families, along with eight wounded, following an attack …
Police detains a man from the University of Dhaka premises, a day after the clash between Bangladesh Chhatra League, the student wing of the ruling party Bangladesh Awami League, and anti-quota protesters, in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on July 17, 2024. —ReutersReport stresses need for rapid…
Bangladeshi student protesters run as police fire teargas during a coffin rally of anti-quota protesters at the University of Dhaka in Dhaka, Bangladesh on July 17, 2024. — Reuters1723807083-0/cover_1723795635FotoJet-(2)1723807083-0.jpg)
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has reportedly emerged as the frontrunner to host the 2024 Women's T20 World Cup as the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) scrambles to prevent the tournament from being relocated. | With the International Cricket Council (ICC) working under tight deadlines, Dubai and Abu Dhabi are being considered as alternative venues. | The BCB, however, has requested more time to present a viable plan to keep the tournament in Bangladesh. | The final decision is expected during the ICC's online board meeting scheduled for August 20. | India had initially been viewed as a strong alternative host,…
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The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is on the brink of a leadership change as its president, Nazmul Hassan, prepares to step down from his position, according to recent indications from board officials. | Hassan, who is currently serving his fourth term, is reportedly seeking government collaboration to implement key reforms within the board. | The development comes amid growing political instability in Bangladesh, which has seen Hassan and his wife relocate to London. | Since August 5, several board directors, reportedly backed by former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, have gone into hiding. In contrast, on Augu…
Mukta Barai is President of the Socialist Students Front, the student wing of the Socialist Party of Bangladesh, and played a leading role in the recent student protests. She spoke with Susan Price and Jacob Andrewartha about the political situation in Bangladesh and the challenges for the democratic movement.
The following joint letter was sent as part of the No Harbour for Genocide campaign, focusing on a demand to the Greek government to take action against the Overseas Santorini and the Overseas Sun Coast, two US vessels in the business of transporting military fuel for the Zionist regime. Around the same time that the …
I'm tired of the violence. Aren't you? Some days, it seems relentless. A mass shooting at a school. Another youth killed by gun violence. A family on the street after fleeing an abusive partner. A genocide halfway around the world. Brutal wars displacing millions. When will the violence stop? The answer is: when we take 
This sequence of attacks on schools came before the August 10 bombing, which shows that there is a pattern of targeting civilians who are seeking shelter in schools. The massacre at al-Taba'een is the 21st attack by Israel against a school that has been serving as a shelter since July 4. Ahmed Abed lost his brother-in-law Abdullah al-Arair in the massacre at al-Taba'een. "There is nowhere else to go," he said. "Every place in Gaza is a target." 
Lebanon's The release comes as negotiators seeking a Gaza ceasefire were to meet for a second day in 
Hezbollah releases video showing missiles in advanced tunnel system | Footage published as mediators meet in Doha for talks seeking to end the war in Gaza and avoid larger regional conflict | | Hezbollah operatives salute the "Imad 4 Facility" in an underground tunnel in their latest v…
ALL OUT FOR PALESTINE! Vancouver Rally and March to end the genocide in Gaza now! Friday, August 16 7: 30 pm Olympic Cauldron — 1055 Canada Place The Zionist-US genocide has continued in Palestine for over 10 months. Just yesterday, the US approved another $18 billion in weaponry for the Zionist regime, only days after the …
The resignation of Columbia University president Many in the left-leaning pro-Palestine camp have been criticising her for ordering a brutal police crackdown on student demonstrators, and many in the right-leaning pro-Israel camp have been…
With a click, with a shock Phone'll jingle, door'll knock, open the latch Something's coming, don't know when but it's soon . . . — "Something's Coming," West Side Story, lyrics by S. Sondheim, music by L. Bernstein. Shock should not be the word, but when World War III breaks fully loose many who are …
Demonstrators protest in solidarity with Palestinians, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, in London, Britain, October 14, 2023. — ReutersKing's College London , a prestigious educational institution in Britain, has decided to review…
On October 25, Israeli politician Moshe Feiglin told Arutz Sheva-Israel National News that "Muslims are not afraid of us anymore." It might sound odd that Feiglin saw the element of fear as critical to Israel's well-being if not its very survival. In actuality, the fear element is directly linked to Israel's behavior and fundamental to 
It is almost as if the Israeli army is trying to gather as many Palestinians as possible in one place and then kill them all. Ahmed Abed and his family fled the Dalal al-Maghribi school in early August after an Israeli air strike displaced them. That air strike killed 15 Palestinians who had taken refuge …
The Palestinian Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Ministry stated that the armed assault by fanatic Israeli colonizers on Jeet village, east of Qalqilia, in the northwestern part of the occupied West Bank, which led to the death of a young man and left another critically wounded, as well as the arson of homes and vehicles, constitutes …
Dozens of Israeli settlers, some wearing masks, attacked a Palestinian village near the city of Qalqilya in the occupied West Bank, burning cars and killing at least one person, authorities said on Thursday. | The Palestinian health ministry said one Palestinian was killed and another critically wounded by Israeli settlers' gunfire during the incident in the village of Jit, the latest in a series of attacks by violent settlers in the West Bank. | Footage shared on social media showed cars and houses on fire following the attacks. | The White House said late on Thursday attacks by settlers on Palestinian civili…
Republican US presidential candidate Donald Trump said on Thursday he told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during their last meeting in July to quickly end Israel's war in Gaza, but the former president also criticized ceasefire demands. | "He knows what he's doing, I did encourage him to get this over with," Trump told reporters at a press conference on Thursday. "It has to get over with fast. … Get your victory and get it over with. It has to stop, the killing has to stop." | Trump was referring to his meeting with Netanyahu at his Mar-a-Lago residence in late July, when Netanyahu visited the Uni…
The EU foreign police chief on Thursday held a phone conversation with Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi and reiterated the EU's "steadfast commitment" to upholding the status quo of holy sites in Jerusalem. | "Spoke with DPM @AymanHSafadi to confirm the EU steadfast commitment to upholding the Status Quo of the Holy Sites, including historic Jordanian custodianship," Josep Borrell wrote on X, expressing his strong rejection of provocations, hate speech and incitement to war crimes by some Israeli ministers. | On Tuesday, Israel's far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir stormed the Al-Aqsa M…
Melbourne orchestra leaders voted out for removing pianist over Gaza tribute | MSO admits 'error' after cancelling concert of musician who dedicated song to Palestinian journalists killed by Israel | | Pianist Jayson Gillham dedicated a five-minute piece to journalists killed in Israel's…
Palestinian killed as masked Israeli settlers storm West Bank town | Several others wounded in Jit after armed men tear through streets lobbing Molotov cocktails | | Palestinians inspect a burnt car following a deadly settler attack on Jit, occupied West Bank on 16 August 2024 (Jaafar…
Dozens of masked The Palestinian ministry of health reported several wounded following the violent attack, with settlers' also targeting residents of the village of Jit with live fire. | The Palestinian man killed in the attack has been identified as 23-year-o…
TEL AVIV, Friday, August 16, 2024 (WAFA) — An Israeli military doctor has provided a harrowing account of the inhumane conditions faced by Palestinian detainees at the notorious Sde Teiman detention center in southern Israel, Anadolu Agency quoted Haaretz, Israel's daily newspaper. According to Anadolu Agency, the doctor's testimony which was published by the Israeli …
More details have surfaced on the human rights violations taking place at the notorious Israeli reservist soldiers who served at the prison over the months spoke to the Haar…
British and French foreign ministers will travel to Israel and the occupied Palestinian territories to call for an urgent ceasefire in Gaza and a de-escalation in any wider conflict in the Middle East, Britain said on Thursday. | The visit by Britain's David Lammy and France's Stephane Sejourne comes as a new round of Gaza ceasefire talks was underway in Doha, an effort to end 10 months of fighting in the Palestinian enclave and bring 115 Israeli and foreign hostages home. | The talks came as Iran appeared on the point of retaliating against Israel following the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in…
Israel's war in Gaza, ongoing for The number is considered excessive due to the small population of the Strip a…
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Activists have called for a boycott of the Snow White remake after it was announced Israeli actress Gal Gadot will be featuring in it. | Earlier this week, the film's trailer was slammed by social media users who criticised the choice of casting Gadot in the film. | The Israeli actress, who will be featured as the Evil Queen in the film, has previously expressed support for Israel. | On 7 October, the day Israel launched its war on Gaza following a surprise Hamas-led attack, the actress posted "I stand with Israel" on Instagram. | "The thing about Gal Gadot being cast as an evil queen is that she doesn't have…
Mediators met in The on-and-off truce talks reconvened in Doha on Thursday without Hamas, which has accused Israel of obstructing a deal and insists on the implementation of previously agreed terms. | The Qatari foreign ministry confirmed…
Israel's liaison office in Morocco quietly resumes operations | Protests erupted in Rabat after the appointment of a new Israeli diplomatic delegation | | Demonstrators burn the Israeli flag during a rally in Rabat on 3 August, protesting the killing of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh (Fad…
The UK government is breaching its obligations under international law to prevent torture by failing to investigate the mounting Israel is facing dozens of claims of torture and abuse against Since the outbreak of the Gaza war in October, hundr…
Israeli forces shot, on Friday, a Palestinian child and injured dozens of citizens during the army's suppression of the anti-settlement demonstration in the village of Kufur Qaddoum, east of Qalqilia in the northwestern part of the West Bank. Prior to the weekly anti-settlement march, occupation forces invaded the village and surrounded the Omar Bin Al-Khattab …
A forest fire in The fire in Izmir started late on Thursday in the Karsiyaka district for unknown reasons, as firefighters already worked to contain three separate fires in northwestern Turkey. | Izmir Governor Suleyman Elban said the fire in Karsiyaka continued in between four and five…
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Activists in the southern Syrian province of Suwayda on Friday marked the first anniversary of The protests in Suwayda which began in August 2023 were reminiscent of 
On August 16, UK cinemas will release In just an hour and a half, the film captures the Taliban's evolution from a militia into a military regime, offering a chilling glimpse into Afghanistan's future under their rule. | The timing of the release is significant. Just one day earlier, the world will have remembered the fall of Kabul to the Taliban on August 15, 2021, marking the sudden collapse of the West's…
Google on Tuesday confirmed that hackers backed by A hacker group known as "APT42" linked to Iran's 
The spy chief was recognised for his work towards strengthening US-Qatari intelligence cooperation, the report said, citing two sources privy to the matter. | The Qatari official was awarded in a ceremony that took place at the CIA headquarters earlier this week, as the two coun…
At least 57 people have been killed in heavy flooding across OCHA's head of finance, Lisa Dutton, said the flooding has injured over 600 people and caused widespread devastation in central Yemen. | "Heavy rains and floods have hit several governorates in Yeme…
The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) have lifted a blockade they imposed last week on Syrian regime-held areas of the cities of Qamishli and Al-Hasakah. | The blockades were imposed after The agreement to lift them came following mediation by the regime's other main ally, Russia. | Most of Qamishli…
Activities like hillwalking and adventuring might attract a certain kind of person, but for these three women, there's no place like the mountains. | Zahrah Mahmood, known as 
A brawl broke out among Televised footage showed Ahmet Sik, a representative from the same party as the imprisoned deputy, being approached and attacked by a lawmaker from President In a su…
Saudi Arabia's ambitious sporting pursuits are making headlines once again, with Meanwhile, the Saudi Arabia Snooker Masters is set to debut in Riyadh with a £500,000 grand prize, matching some of the sport's biggest competitions. | On the football front, Morocco's World Cup star Nou…
A bomb attack on Friday in southern An explosive-laden vehicle targeted a site of the 
By Samidoun — Aug 12, 2024 | 9 August marks the second anniversary of the martyrdom of the Lion of Nablus, the ghost of the mountain of fire, Ibrahim al-Nabulsi, and his fellow fighters, martyrs and prisoners of the Lions' Den. | Two years after his martyrdom, Nabulsi and his comrades remain symbols of courage, resistance, pride and combativeness for an entire generation of Palestinians but also for all supporters of the Palestinian resistance throughout the world. | Nablus: From the Mountain of Fire to the Lions' Den | Since the period of the British Mandate, Nablus has played a central role in Palestinian…
Join us Friday at 6: 30pm for a film screening of Fedayin: Georges Abdullah's Fight w/ an introduction from Samidoun Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity Network. Fedayin traces the course of an indefatigable Arab Communist and fighter for Palestine. From the Palestinian refugee camps that shaped his conscience to international mobilizations for his release, this powerful film explores …
Join us this Friday in Paterson, Nj for a screening of the film "Fedayin" on the corner of Main St (Palestine Way) & Gould Ave @ 8pm! ✌️🇵🇸 Fedayin traces the course of an indefatigable Arab Communist and fighter for Palestine. From the Palestinian refugee camps that shaped his conscience to international mobilizations for his …
[NOTE — YouTube has banned Judge Napolitano for one week. Bastards!! You can follow him at BitChute. Please spread the word.] | Queue up Auld Lang Syne, I think we are seeing signs that Ukraine's not-so comedic genius is going to hit the skids. One of my loyal readers and supporters (Dave, you know who you are) flagged last night's Wall Street Journal article for me — A Drunken Evening, a Rented Yacht: The Real Story of the Nord Stream Pipeline Sabotage. You know you are dealing with real "professionals" when you have a group that is mixing a booze blast with high explosives (allegedly). | After…1723807750-0/taylor-(5)1723807750-0.jpg)
Taylor Swift appears to have subtly referenced her long-standing feud with Kanye West in a new version of her latest album. | In April, the pop superstar released her 11th studio album, The Tortured Poet's Department, and fans have been buzzing over possible hidden messages in the song titles. | Just days after the original release, Taylor, 34, unveiled another version of the album titled The Anthology, which featured 15 additional tracks, including a song called "thanK you aIMee." | Fans quickly picked up on the fact that the only capitalized letters in the song title spell out "KIM," seemingly alluding to he…
Bahraini prisoners subjected to 'psychological torture' at Jau prison, says detainee | Inmate says officials are restricting electricity, water and food from prisoners following their mass protest against the death of a fellow political prisoner | | Bahraini protestors wave their national…
In the quarter century of the Bolivarian Revolution in Venezuela, initiated by the election of Hugo Chávez and continued by his successor Nicolás Maduro, 31 national elections have been held. Invariably, the US-backed opposition claimed fraud in all but the two contests that they won. Equally unvaryingly has been the corporate press's supporting and indeed 
The Trump campaign has made "drill everywhere" one of its main campaign slogans, implying that it will radically weaken environmental and other restrictions on oil drilling. This is supposed to be good for both the economy, since it would in principle mean lower gas and energy prices more generally, but also the oil industry since 
Noam Chomsky (95) famous dissident and father of modern linguistics, considered one of the world's leading intellectuals, is recovering from a stroke he suffered at age 94 and now living with his wife in Brazil. According to a report in Amy Goodman's Democracy Now d/d July 2, 2024, this past June Brazilian President Lula personally 
After the Democrat in the White House decided not to run for reelection, the vice president got the party's presidential nod — and continued to back the administration's policies for an unpopular war. As the election neared, the candidate had to decide whether to keep supporting the war or speak out for a change. Hubert 
Giddy triumphalism has become the reigning mood in American politics. First it was the Republicans, exulting in their standard-bearer's expanding lead over a decrepit Joe Biden, some confidently predicting a November GOP landslide. Now it's the Democrats' turn. Having vanquished Biden in a transparent political coup led by Barack Obama and Nancy Pelosi — and confirmed by Cy 
The greater evil is obviously Trump and the far-right GOP. He, not Harris, is threatening the deportation of 13 million human beings and the criminalization of queer people. Harris and the Democratic Party are lesser evils by comparison. But that does not exonerate them of being evil. Bourgeois electoral politics in the U.S. has entered an 
'[W]ho ever is elected this November, a vast segment of the U.S. population will be deeply unhappy, in fact feel existentially threatened. That is the recipe for divisive clashes". Patrick Mazza, "How Civil Wars Start," Counterpunch, July 29, 20 In the second season of the wildly inventive TV show The Umbrella Academy, a clandestine mass 
Of all the memorable moments from this year's Olympics, there's one in particular that will stay with me. As the spectacular parade of lighted boats sailed up the Seine to open the games, among them was a small craft filled with 37 competitors in white uniforms. Their flag carrier was boxer Cindy Ngamba, who won the 
It's back to school season again. And for many students and parents, that means the return of familiar tendencies for overconsumption. Store sales and brand promos this time of year inspire many of us to frantically purchase new clothes, regardless of whether we actually need to. Through these dopamine fixation habits, we all involve ourselves 
Steven Levitsky and Daniel Ziblatt, The Tyranny of the Minority: Why American Democracy Reached the Breaking Point (New York: Crown, 2023 It is possible to embrace, learn from, and strongly criticize an academic book at one and the same time. Good Stuff Take Steven Levitsky and Daniel Ziblatt's volume, The Tyranny of the Minority (New York: Crown, 2023). 
There is wild work to be done. —Dr. van Helsing to Jonathan Harker as he proceeds against the vampire in Bram Stoker's Dracula The business of love is cruelty,/which,/ by our wills,/ we transform/to live together. —William Carlos Williams To tear ourselves away from the everyday, from habit, from mental laziness which hides from us the 
A few weeks ago, I learned that July is Disability Pride Month in recognition of the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act in July 1990 (only 34 years ago) that breaks down legal barriers for inclusion of those with disabilities. Being a person with a disability, you'd think I'd have known there was a 
This year's presidential race has unfolded like a made-for-TV drama, with twists and turns aplenty. But no matter who wins the White House or Congress, a giant tax fight awaits them next year — when many of the 2017 Trump tax cuts for corporations and the rich expire. Part of that fight will be about 
Imagining the king's death It has been just a month since Thomas Crooks, a 20-year-old loner and nerd from Bethel Park, PA near Pittsburgh, attempted to assassinate former President Donald Trump. To the relief of some and the consternation of others, Crooks missed by an inch. Disappointment at Crooks' poor aim is the under-reported story 
In 2002, Robert Roberson raced his two-year-old daughter, Nikki, to a hospital emergency room in the east Texas town of Palestine. Nikki was limp, her skin blue. Roberson told the emergency room doctors and nurses that the two had been sleeping when he awoke and found Nikki on the floor, having fallen off the bed. The child was unresponsive. Nikki Curtis never regained consciousness and died a few days later. 
August 8 was the fiftieth anniversary of President Richard Nixon's resignation. Unfortunately, that anniversary spurred little reflections or lamentations on how lawless the federal government has become in the subsequent half century. Aside from his Watergate abuses, Nixon was guilty of illegally invading a foreign country (Cambodia), perpetuating the war in Vietnam for political purposes 
Representational image of a laboratory nurse taking a sample from a child declared a suspected case of Mpox at the the treatment centre in Munigi, Congo July 19, 2024. — ReutersThe European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control on Friday raised its risk level for mpox, a day after…
Students shout slogans as they hold placards during a protest rally demanding justice following the rape and murder of a trainee medic in Kolkata, in New Delhi, India, August 14, 2024. — ReutersRape, murder of young doctor sparks widespread protests in India.Horrifying incident shows…
Pedestrians use an umbrella to shield from the sun and a portable fan as they wait to cross a road in Seoul on August 14, 2024, during a prolonged heatwave which has gripped much of the country. — AFPSouth Korea's capital broke a century-old weather record with the 26th so-called…
Pakistan says its first mpox patient travelled from Gulf country | The health ministry is assessing whether it is a new deadly variant one day after Sweden reported the first case of the virus strain outside of Africa | | Vials of the mpox vaccine are placed on a table in Tucson, US (Reuters…
UK judge tells Muslim man jailed for fighting back against rioters to 'rise above' racism | Amer Walid, 24, hurled cans at rioters who threw alcohol at him | | Members of the far-right gather outside a Holiday Inn in Wath, Rotherham on 4 August 2024 which was alleged to be housing migrants…
UK judge tells Muslim man jailed for fighting back against rioters to 'rise above' racism | Amer Walid, 24, hurled cans at rioters who threw alcohol at him | | A masked protester throws a can of beer towards riot police in Bristol, southern England, on August 3 (AFP) | A young Muslim man i…
PITTSBURGH—Almost 22 months after the right-wing owners of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette forced the Pittsburgh News Guild and five other unions to strike, workers won a key point when the National Labor Relations Board wielded its strongest cudgel against the law-breaking bosses: An injunction demand in federal court ordering them to immediately take the workers back …
This year's presidential race has unfolded like a made-for-TV drama, with twists and turns aplenty. But no matter who wins the White House or Congress, a giant tax fight awaits them next year—when a number of the 2017 tax cuts for the rich and businesses expire. Part of that fight will be about closing loopholes …
Cuba and Cuban science gained acclaim worldwide for producing very effective COVID-19 vaccines. The achievement stood out among nations of the Global South. The feat reflects Cuba's development over decades of a formidable scientific establishment engaged in the development and marketing of biologic products oriented mainly to healthcare and also to food production. The planning …
Did the 2024 Olympics turn into another battle in the war on women's sports, a case of trans panic, or both? For the right wing in the U.S., the answer was all of the above. Instead of celebrating the women's team's seven rugby bronze (first U.S. rugby medal since 1924), for example, conservative pundits and …
More than 10,000 survivors and loved ones of survivors of "climate-driven disasters" have signed an open letter to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) urging an investigation into fossil fuel companies for "climate-related crimes." Of the signatories, more than 1,000 were survivors of these disasters and more than 9,000 were loved ones. Public Citizen said they, along …
HANOI—On Aug. 8, the people of Vietnam marked 63 years since the United States and its allies first dropped the chemical weapon known as "Agent Orange" on their country. Every year on the anniversary, the Vietnamese Association for Victims of Agent Orange/Dioxin (VAVA) marks the occasion with events aimed at raising much-needed funds for the …
The Kingdom is moving to the forefront of countries actively using modern technology in infrastructure development…
Brazil currently has 709 cases of smallpox registered in 2024…
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He expressed hope for more support from China in the areas of technology transfer…
The countries have concluded the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA)…
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Michael Prà∂bsting looks at Lenin's actual position on the defence of Serbia in World War I and why it is wrong to apply it to the Ukraine War today.
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Rapper 50 Cent has intensified his criticism of those defending Sean "Diddy" Combs amidst the ongoing controversy surrounding the music mogul. Diddy has recently settled two lawsuits related to allegations of assault, with a video of one alleged incident going viral. In response, 50 Cent is preparing to release a Netflix docuseries titled "Diddy Do It?" which promises to delve into these controversies and potentially have significant repercussions for Diddy's career. | In an interview with US Weekly, 50 Cent discussed the docuseries and what viewers can expect. He hinted at revealing uncomfortable truths about…1723809288-0/taylor-(6)1723809288-0.jpg)
Taylor Swift has been unintentionally caught up in Blake Lively's It Ends With Us controversy, with harsh critics accusing the actress of using the singer for "clout." | Online critics have noted that Taylor is one of Lively's closest friends and have unfairly associated her with some of the Gossip Girl star's actions. | Lively is reportedly in a rumored conflict with her It Ends With Us co-star Justin Baldoni and has faced online backlash over several press interviews she's given, including an "uncomfortable" 2016 interview that left the journalist 'want to quit' her job. | "Blake Lively being a mean girl and…
China will monitor people and goods entering the country for mpox for the next six months, a statement from its customs administration said on Friday, after the WHO said the virus was again a global health emergency. | "Personnel from countries with monkeypox outbreaks who have been in contact with monkeypox cases or display symptoms … should take the initiative to declare themselves to Customs," it said. The WHO changed the name of monkeypox to mpox. | Vehicles, containers and goods from areas with mpox cases should be sanitised, the statement added. | The World Health Organization (WHO) on Wednesday declar…
FOX 26 has reported the passing of Houston rapper and renowned producer BeatKing, known offstage as Justin Riley, who was 39 years old. The cause of his death has not been disclosed. | His manager shared a tribute on social media: "Today, August 15, 2024, we have lost @Clubgodzilla. BeatKing has been the best part of the club for over a decade. He has produced and worked with so many artists, that his sound will forever live. He loved his daughters @clubgodparenting, his music and his fans. We will love him forever." | Bun B expressed his sorrow, stating: "It's always the good ones. Damn this sh** hurt. Just a…
As a U.S. senator, Harris pushed criminal justice reforms. Will she run on her ideas — or run away from them?
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, who also serves as the Commander in Chief of the Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF), presided over the passing-out ceremony of 298 Counter Terrorism Warriors from Intake 07/23-24 and 58 Special Tactics trainees. The officers successfully completed a rigorous nine-month training program at the School of Military Intelligence and Security in …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Hoima-based club Kitara FC will make its debut on the continental stage when they face Libya's Al Hilal Benghazi in the first preliminary round of the CAF Confederations Cup. The match will be played on Friday at the Benina Martyrs Stadium in Benghazi. The team qualified for the Confederations Cup after …
Authorities have arrested four members of the Florencia 13 gang in connection with the fatal shooting of "General Hospital" actor Johnny Wactor in May. | Robert Barceleau, Sergio Estrada, Leonel Gutierrez, all 18, and Frank Olano, 22, were taken into custody by the Los Angeles Police Department on Thursday afternoon, as reported by CBS News. | Barceleau, Estrada, and Gutierrez were reportedly charged with murder, while Olano was charged as an accessory to the crime. | Wactor was killed on May 25 while walking to his car after finishing a bartending shift in downtown Los Angeles. | He was shot during an attempt…
Susan Price — To say "Capitalism kills" is not hyperbole. Capitalism is simply incompatible with life on Earth.
Julianne Hough, the 36-year-old actress and Dancing With the Stars co-host, has shared a traumatic experience of sexual abuse she suffered at the age of 4, perpetrated by a neighbor in her cul-de-sac. This is the first time she has spoken publicly about the incident. In an interview on The Jamie Kern Lima Show, Hough revealed that the experience was "very confusing" due to her upbringing in the Mormon culture, where "everything needs to be perfect." | Hough stated, "My first experience was when I was about 4 years old… I've actually never said that out loud to anybody in an interview before." She also mentio…
One pilot was killed and three injured when a Russian fighter plane crashed during a training flight over Siberia, the regional governor said on Friday. | The Tu-22M3 plane went down late Thursday in a deserted area over the Irkutsk region, Igor Kobzev said. | Rescue efforts "lasted all night… unfortunately one of the pilots couldn't be saved", Kobzev wrote on Telegram, citing the defence ministry. | The three wounded pilots were hospitalised, he said, adding that according to preliminary information the crash was caused by a "technical failure". | The Tu-22M3 is a long-range strategic bomber made by the Tup…
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Elon Musk and J.K. Rowling could face up to five years in prison and fines of up to £214,000 if Paris 2024 Olympics boxer Imane Khelif prevails in her criminal cyberbullying lawsuit against them. | The tech mogul and the author were prominent critics of Khelif's participation in the Olympics, where she won gold. Khelif has filed a lawsuit alleging "acts of aggravated cyber harassment" against both figures, and the potential legal consequences have now been revealed. | Khelif, a 25-year-old Olympian from Algeria, faced gender eligibility issues that led to her disqualification from the 2023 world champion…1723792241-0/BeFunky-collage-(63)1723792241-0.jpg)
At 39 years old, Cristiano Ronaldo continues to be one of the most outstanding football players of all time. | Despite being considered to be nearing the end of his professional career, his impressive performances and statistics for Al-Nassr suggest that he still has plenty of abilities and time left on the field. | However, recent developments indicate that the Portuguese legend might be preparing for a new chapter off the pitch. | Ronaldo recently teased an intriguing project on his social media, sending fans and fellow athletes into a frenzy of speculation.
There is little about Marc Fogel's past that could have predicted he would one day end up in a Russian prison. | An American history teacher who made a career working at international schools across multiple continents, the 63-year-old had been a "happy-go-lucky" person since boyhood, the kind of educator whom students remember fondly their whole lives, said his mother, Malphine Fogel. | In 2012, Fogel, his wife Jane and their two sons moved to Moscow, where Fogel took up a position teaching history at the now-shuttered Anglo-American school. Some of his proudest achievements there were scored on the softball…
KIGALI, Rwanda | Xinhua | Gertrude Kazarwa, a member of parliament (MP) from the opposition Liberal Party, was elected the Speaker of the Rwandan Parliament Wednesday during its inaugural session. It came after the swearing-in ceremony of the newly elected lawmakers for a five-year mandate following last month's legislative elections. President Paul Kagame presided over …
But political elites in Kenya and Uganda don't give in without a fight against anti-corruption COMMENT | INGE AMUNDSEN | The recent protests by young people in Kenya and Uganda have highlighted a form of corruption that is difficult to deal with: political corruption. Compared to its cousin, administrative or bureaucratic corruption (such as a civil …
The price of cocoa hit a peak in April at $12,261 a tonne, having been about $3,000 in April 2023, but by this month the price of cocoa had dipped again to about $7,750. ANALYSIS | ANDREW TURNER | Chocolate bars could get smaller or have cheaper ingredients added as manufacturers try to combat cocoa …
Two doctors arrested and charged in connection with Matthew Perry's death allegedly exchanged texts discussing how to scam the late "Friends" star into paying more for ketamine. | Dr. Salvador Plasencia, an urgent care physician in Calabasas, California, texted Dr. Mark Chavez about acquiring ketamine to sell to "victim M.P.," whom law enforcement confirmed to be Perry, according to the New York Times. | Prosecutors allege that Plasencia and Chavez discussed how much to charge Perry for the drug, with Plasencia writing, "I wonder how much this moron will pay" and "Let's [sic] find out." | Chavez, 54, pleaded g…
Blake Lively is facing criticism once more. | In a recent interview discussing her new film, "It Ends With Us," which deals with the subject of domestic violence, the actress made a joke in response to a serious question. | "For people who see this movie, who relate to the topics of this movie on a deeply personal level, they're really gonna want to talk to you," reporter Jake Hamilton said to Lively and her co-star Brandon Sklenar during a virtual press junket last week. | "This movie is gonna affect people, and they're gonna want to tell you about their lives," Hamilton went on. | "So if someone understands…
The United States has negotiated down the prices of 10 top-selling prescription drugs used by Medicare by as much as 79%, hoping to save $6 billion in the first year as part of a plan hailed on Thursday by President Joe Biden with the aim to ease anger about high prices ahead of November elections. | Biden's signature Inflation Reduction Act, signed into law in 2022, was the first to allow Medicare to negotiate prices for some of the most costly drugs that the program covers for 66 million people. The new prices will go into effect in 2026. | "We finally beat Big Pharma," Biden said at an event in Largo, Maryl…
SPECIAL REPORT | Carolyne Mutesi | There's a new way to explore Uganda, one that brings travelers closer to the heart of the land and its people. Away from the traditional Safari packages that Africa is famous for, travelers are now seeking more unique and immersive experiences when they travel. Trends in tourism worldwide are changing away …
Five individuals have been charged in connection with the drug-related death of Matthew Perry last year, including two doctors and the actor's personal assistant, according to police. | Police announced on Thursday that their investigation, which began in May, revealed a "broad underground criminal network" of drug suppliers responsible for distributing large quantities of ketamine. | Perry, 54, was found dead at his Los Angeles home in October. A post-mortem examination determined that a high concentration of ketamine in his blood, leading to the "acute effects" of the drug, was the cause of death. | US Attor…
The World Health Organization has declared that an outbreak of mpox, a viral infection that spreads through close contact, represents a global health emergency for the second time in two years. | Here's what that means. | What is global health emergency? | A "public health emergency of international concern" or PHEIC is WHO's highest form of alert. It is announced when diseases are spreading in new or unusual ways, and is aimed at galvanising international co-operation and funding to tackle an outbreak. WHO's declaration follows a similar label from the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention earlier…
Journalist Vittorio Rangeloni talked about the fight against terrorism, the economic situation and the view of the government in the country. Rangeloni emphasized that the Burkinabe people view Türkiye, Russia and China with sympathy and friendship. By àñzgàºr Altƒ±nba≈ü Burkina Faso made a move against Western colonialism with the coup in September 2022, contributing significantly …
Kiryadongo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Up to 32,350 Sudanese refugees have fled to Uganda due to conflict in the past year. The refugees entered the country between November 2023 and August this year. The refugees have since been received and accommodated at the Panyadoli refugee settlement area in Kiryadongo district. Emmanuel Turyagenda, the settlement …
The Ministry of East African Community Affairs (MEACA) has announced that the pilot launch of District Kiswahili Learning and Teaching Focal Centres will take place in Jinja City on October 2, 2024. Speaking on behalf of Rt. Hon. Rebecca Kadaga, the State Minister Hon. James Magode emphasized that the primary aim of these centres is …
American gymnast Jordan Chiles expressed her profound heartbreak and frustration on Thursday after being stripped of her bronze medal from the Paris Olympics, describing the situation as deeply unjust. | The 23-year-old from Los Angeles revealed that the personal attacks she has faced on social media have been particularly painful as she grapples with the fallout from the floor exercise final controversy. | Chiles' third-place finish was initially confirmed after a score revision, but Romania's appeal led to a decision by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) that the U.S. appeal was submitted too late. Thi…
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Four more bodies were recovered from the garbage mound at the Kiteezi dumpsite Thursday, bringing the total number of confirmed dead to 34. Kampala Metropolitan Police Spokesperson, Patrick Onyango said the bodies were retrieved under the garbage that collapsed last Saturday. "Today, the operational team in Kiteezi landfill …
Kayunga, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Officials from the Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) have identified Busoga sub-region as an area with the highest incidence of bad practices in the country's petroleum sector. This follows a week-long sensitization campaign targeting fuel dealers, motorcyclists, and local government leaders across Busoga and neighboring districts, including Buikwe, …
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi advocated for the introduction of a uniform civil code across the nation, as India marked its 78th Independence Day on Thursday. | Speaking from the historic Red Fort in New Delhi, Modi referenced discussions held by the Supreme Court on this issue, stating that a large section of society believes that the current civil code is inherently communal and discriminatory. | Modi emphasised the need for a national conversation on the matter, encouraging citizens to voice their opinions. He described a secular civil code as essential for the country at this time. | India's Independ…
Disney's legal team is arguing that a wrongful death lawsuit, filed after a woman died from an allergic reaction at a Disney park, should be handled outside of court. | The reason? Her husband allegedly agreed to Disney's online terms of service when signing up for a streaming platform. In a controversial legal move that has alarmed experts, Disney claims the man waived his right to sue when he accepted the terms while registering for a Disney Plus trial years ago. | The man's attorneys responded, calling Disney's argument "incredible," stating that anyone who signs up for a Disney Plus account, even for a fre…
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Health has classified 23 districts on the Uganda-DRC border as high risk for potential importation of the monkey virus MPOX. The Minister of Health, Jane Ruth Aceng said five of teh 23 districts are hosting refugees from DRC, while Kampala is included on the list. A …
Indonesia's president-elect Prabowo Subianto has secured a parliamentary majority after the party that backed his rival in the February elections announced it was joining his big-tent coalition. | The NasDem party, which accounts for about 10% of parliament, announced late on Thursday that it would support the incoming administration of Prabowo. | The move will give the Prabowo government control over parliament, boosting its stake from 43% to 52%. | The parliamentary majority is expected to smooth legislative processes, including approval of the 2025 budget, which outgoing President Joko Widodo, widely known…
Japan grounded hundreds of flights and advised nearly 10,000 households to evacuate in some areas near Tokyo on Friday, as a strong typhoon caused power blackouts in the middle of a major summer holiday week. | Typhoon Ampil, categorised as "very strong" by the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA), was situated off the Pacific coast of Japan's main island at 8: 50 a.m. (2350 GMT Thursday). The agency has two higher categories – "very strong" and "violent". | The typhoon is expected to head towards the eastern region of Kanto, which includes the capital, on Friday afternoon. | Ampil has wind speeds of 45 metres per…
Donald Trump's MAGA Crunch cereal has quickly become a hot topic on social media, shifting from initial scepticism to a confirmed product with its own dedicated website. | The cereal, packaged in a red, white, and blue box, features a cartoon image of Trump and boasts bold slogans such as "Best Cereal in the History of the USA" and "A Taste of Freedom in Every Bite." | MAGA Crunch Bro pic.twitter.com/NZKe7tZymP | — XRP NESARA-GESARA QFS 3.0 (@NesaraGesara0) August 14, 2024 | Social media platforms like X, formerly Twitter, have seen mixed reactions, ranging from amusement to criticism, particularly given…
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In an exclusive interview with US Weekly on August 14, 2024, 50 Cent, also known as Curtis James Jackson III, shed light on his relationship with money, expressing that he isn't in any hurry to achieve billionaire status. | The rapper, who has been a dominant figure in the hip-hop industry for decades, claimed that he has already surpassed his own expectations and is no longer driven by the pursuit of wealth. | "I'm not in a hurry to reach billionaire status. I've reached a point where I don't want anything I don't have. What's the rush to get to that point? I've bought every car I wanted, multiple times over,…
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Meek Mill has sparked discussion and speculation with a series of tweets that delve into his thoughts on Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. | Although the Philadelphia rapper hasn't formally endorsed any candidate for the upcoming U.S. presidential election, his comments on August 14 have drawn attention from fans and the media alike. | In his tweets, Meek Mill reflected on his time in prison, sharing that his exposure to television programming taught him "every detail about Stormy Daniels" and introduced him to the "art of programming." | This revelation led him to consider Trump's life and legacy, acknowledging…
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In 2007, MTN Uganda embarked on a transformative journey with the launch of the 21 Days of Y'ello Care programme. This initiative was designed to empower employees to contribute directly to their local communities, embodying the company's commitment to corporate social responsibility. Initially conceived as a singular internal initiative, the …
Indian doctors said Friday they would increase nationwide protests and strikes after the rape and murder of a colleague, a brutal killing that has focused outrage on the chronic issue of violence against women. | The discovery of the 31-year-old's bloodied and brutalised body on August 9 at a state-run hospital in the eastern city of Kolkata has sparked nationwide protests. | "We are intensifying our protests… to demand justice for our colleague," Suvrankar Datta said Friday, from the government-run All India Institutes of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) hospital in New Delhi. | Those in government hospitals across…
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) is awaiting 5,680 biometric kits that include iris scanners before it starts the delayed mass enrollment and ID card renewal exercise of Ugandans in October. DNA will however not be picked, and, sample kits to be used have been displayed to …
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni today bid farewell to King Mswati III of Eswatini, concluding the monarch's 3-day state visit to Uganda, which began on August 14, 2024. King Mswati III was invited by President Museveni for the visit, accompanied by his wife, Queen Inkhosikati Make Lamashwama. Before departing, King Mswati III and Queen Lamashwama paid …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Millions of Ugandan children spend hours at school on empty stomachs each day, hindering their ability to learn and grow. In a bid to address this longstanding crisis, the government has launched a new initiative to establish a nationwide school feeding program. Eric Kakoole, the Assistant Commissioner for Policy in …
Jane Ruth Aceng, the Minister of Health, has called on lawmakers to reinforce the Ministry of Health's efforts by spreading Mpox prevention messages within their respective communities. According to Minister Aceng, legislators can help curb the spread of Mpox by educating the public on key preventive measures, such as avoiding physical contact with individuals displaying …
Jasveen Sangha, infamously known as the "Ketamine Queen," has recently been arrested in connection with the death of actor Matthew Perry. | Perry, beloved for his role as Chandler Bing on *Friends*, tragically passed away at 54 from a ketamine overdose, allegedly supplied by Sangha. | Sangha's Instagram account was a showcase of her opulent lifestyle, which is believed to have been funded by her extensive drug dealings. | According to the Daily Mail, she frequently posted photos from her luxury holidays to destinations like Mexico and Japan. In Playa del Carmen, she shared images of herself relaxing by a beach…
ASHEVILLE, N.C.—El 6 de agosto, las enfermeras del Hospital Mission salieron a las calles de esta ciudad para protestar contra lo que describen como prácticas explotadoras por parte de los propietarios del hospital, HCA Healthcare. La empresa privada compró Mission Health, anteriormente un sistema de atención médica comunitaria sin fines de lucro, en febrero de …
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Hamas military chief Mohammed Deif is alive, says senior official | Osama Hamdan tells AP that Deif is 'fine' and dismisses the Israeli assassination claim as an attempt to 'justify the massacre' of Palestinians in the 13 July attack | | A billboard in Tel Aviv displays portraits of Hamas leaders…
Calls for renewing ceasefire talks come amid threats of a regional war in response to Israeli assassinations in Iran and Lebanon. Netanyahu has systematically worked to undermine talks and a prisoner exchange deal. Will this time be any different?>
One person was killed and nine others wounded in a strike on the southern town of Marjayoun, the Lebanese health ministry said, revising downwards a previous death toll of three. | Another was k…
Delegates Against Genocide, a coalition of delegates to the Democratic National Convention (DNC), calls for delegates to vote 'No' on the 2024 Democratic Party platform over its failure to demand a ceasefire in Gaza and a U.S. arms embargo on Israel.
A review of Tim Walz's time in Congress from 2007 to 2018 shows he supported multiple Israeli wars on Gaza, rejected the international consensus on the illegality of West Bank settlements, and opposed any unilateral declaration of a Palestinian state.
In a testimony obtained by Mondoweiss, a resident of Shuja'iyya recounts his motivations for wanting to join Hamas's al-Qassam Brigades to fight against the Israeli army.
Amid skepticism that Netanyahu intends to continue derailing a prisoner exchange deal for as long as possible, White House advisor John Kirby said the ceasefire talks that began on Thursday were "promising."
Columbia University president resigns months after pro-Palestine protests | A student group that led the protests welcomes Minouche Shafik's departure but pushes for divestment from Israeli-linked companies | | Columbia University President Minouche Shafik testifies before the House Education and…
ALBAWABA – Columbia University President Minouche Shafik made headlines amid announcing that she will be resigning from her post, according to a statement she made on the institution's official website. This might've come after constant demands from pro-Palestine protestors on campus.The protests that took place on campus were due to the ongoing Israeli aggression on Gaza that resulted in the killing and injuring of tens of thousands of Palestinians since Oct. 7, 2023.According to the BBC, this came only one year after Shafik had held the president's title at the university in question. Moreover, she received bac…
During his four years as President of the United States, Donald Trump was remarkably active and often successful in sabotaging the health and safety of the nation's workers. Trump, as the AFL-CIO noted, targeted Medicare and Medicaid for $1 trillion in funding cuts, eroded the Affordable Care Act (thereby increasing the number of Americans lacking …
A collapsed house is seen following an earthquake in Osaki town, Kagoshima prefecture, southwestern Japan, August 8, 2024, in this photo taken by Kyodo. — Reuters
The past ten months of Governments in this part of Europe have responded in various ways to the conflict, with each considering public opinion at home and geopolitical dynamics vis-à -vis the EU, the US, Israel, Arab states, Turkey, Iran, and Russia. | In 
Pledging arms embargo on Israel would help Harris gain more voter support: Poll | Harris' aides previously rejected outright that the vice president would agree to stop sending Israel weapons | | Pro-Palestinian demonstrators outside of the Arab American National Museum in Dearborn, Michigan, on 1…
A chilling new account of Israel's alleged use of Palestinian civilians as human shields has emerged from Gaza as mounting evidence The 
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Talks in Qatar on a Gaza ceasefire and a hostage deal represent a "crucial moment for global stability" that could "define the future of the Middle East", UK foreign minister David Lammy said on Thursday. | "We are at a crucial moment for global stability. The coming hours and days could define the future of the Middle East. That is why today, and every day, we are urging for our partners across the region to choose peace," he said in a statement. | The comments from Lammy, who took up…
The Israeli army at dawn on Thursday killed six more Palestinians in airstrikes on central Gaza City as well as Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip. | The official Palestinian news agency Wafa said three Palestinians were killed and others injured in an Israeli airstrike on a home of the Khzeiq family in the al-Sabra neighborhood in southern Gaza City. | The Israeli army also carried out a limited incursion into the southern areas of the city's southeastern Zeitoun neighborhood, amid firing of heavy artillery shells. | Wafa added that three other Palestinians were killed in an Israeli airstrike on the town…
Türkiye President Tayyip Erdogan reaffirmed Türkiye's commitment to supporting the Palestinian cause during a meeting with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Wednesday. | Erdogan stated that Türkiye would continue to advocate for increased international pressure on Israel. The two leaders discussed the current situation and the necessary steps to achieve a lasting ceasefire and peace in Gaza, as noted in a statement from Erdogan's office shared on X. | Erdogan condemned Israel's military actions in Gaza, criticising some Western countries for their silence and ongoing support for Israel. | I…
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Israel has killed more than 40,000 Palestinians in Gaza, say local authorities | At least 92,401 others have been wounded in the war, according to the enclave's health ministry | | Palestinians mourn over a body of a relative, killed in an Israeli strike, ahead of their funeral in Khan Younis in t…
An Israeli air strike on a refugee camp in the occupied West Bank killed two Palestinians on Thursday as Jewish worshippers visited a nearby disputed holy site, Palestinian sources and Israeli army said. | "Two men, aged 18 and 20, were killed and seven people were wounded, one of them seriously, in Balata" refugee camp in Nablus, the Palestinian health ministry said in a statement. | The official Palestinian news agency, Wafa, said a woman and a child were among the wounded, describing the incident as a "drone strike". | The Israeli military said two armed militants were killed in a strike. | "An Israeli air…
Editor's Note: This week, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced that the Biden administration was approving $20 billion of fresh weapons sales to the Israeli government. Most of these "sales" will be paid for by Israel with cash and or vouchers provided by the American taxpayer. The total includes: $18.82 billion for "up to …
Since then, the family, along with Palestinian, Israeli, and international activists, have continuously returned to their land to demonstrate against the eviction and reclaim their home. | "[The settlers] are trying now to use the war and [with] all eyes on Gaza and the demonstrations happening in Israel," Alice Kisiya, 30, told The New Arab. | "So they're taking advantage of this situation to steal more lands," she adds. | 
Israeli settlers kidnapped and abused two Palestinian teenage boys near On Monday, Israeli settlers from a new illegal settlement outpost in the area assaulted two 15-year-old Palestinian boys who were herding sheep around the suburb of Irtas south of Bethlehem. | The settlers put knives on the boys' necks and took them to their settlement outpost, where they beat them, broke their legs, and urinated on them. | They…
Soon after Vice-President Kamala Harris introduced Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate, the attacks on his military record began. Quick comparisons were drawn in the media to the "Swiftboating" of Democratic candidate John Kerry in 2004. Too be straight about it, debating the finer points of Walz's military record misses the larger point being made 
Saudi Crown Prince The sources, who include one unnamed former US official and two individuals with knowledge of the talks, said the kingdom's de-facto ruler shared these fears with US lawmakers. | Prince Mohammed allegedly highlighted the US's alleged failure to protect slain Egyptian President Anwar Sadat, who was assassinated in October 1981 after normalis…
The United States hailed a "promising start" to Israel's onslaught has devastated Gaza, displaced nearly all of its population at least once and triggered a towering humanitarian crisis. | Talks involving CIA director William Burns opened in the Qatari capital 
NAGASAKI, Japan—Japanese Communist Party Secretariat Head Koike Akira said at a press conference in Nagasaki on Aug. 9 that the city's decision not to invite Israel to its annual peace ceremony "should not be criticized." Koike said this when asked by reporters about the exclusion of Israeli government representatives from the peace event held to …
When the Democrats After all, Illinois is not a swing state where conventions typically take place. Moreover, Chicago is arguably where the most catastrophic DNC in history was held, characterised by violence, chaos, and a weak Democratic candidate who lost in a landslide, ushering in an era of decades-long conservatism. | The party leaders are now faced with striking similarities from six decades ago. | 
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Narasimhan steps down as chief executive and as a member of the Starbucks board "with immediate effect," said the company in a statement. | Starbucks shares were around 21 percent higher in early afternoon trading, while Chipotl…
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Egypt and Somalia signed a defence agreement on Wednesday amid ongoing disputes The treaty was signed after a two-day visit by The Somali leader's visit came after Ethiopia signed a deal with the breakaway state of Somaliland last January, giving E…
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Millions of This event, which marks the 40th day of mourning following the martyrdom of Imam Hussein bin Ali, a central figure i…
Salehi, 33, was arrested in October 2022 after publicly backing demonstrations that erupted a month earlier, triggered by the death in police custody of Iranian Kurdish woman Amini, 22, was detained b…
Omar, a 26-year-old freelance surf instructor from a nearby fishing community, reflects on the suddenness of the demolitions: "We knew i…
As promised, I interviewed Ambassador Chas Freeman as part of my volunteer duty in hosting Daniel Davis Deep Dive. Brother Davis is off on a well-deserved vacation. Chas, as a US diplomat, personifies the expression, "a velvet glove shrouding a fist of steel." When you talk to him he polite, not given to braggadocio, and a good listener. He would of made a hell of a great CIA Case Officer but, fortunately, he chose to serve the United States as a diplomat. | I served under one of his cohorts, Ambassador Morris "Buzz" Busby. Buzz, like Chas, was a diplomatic stud. But Chas stands out because of his fluency i…
Mass mobilization backs Bolivarian project in Venezuela. By Narciso Isa Conde Workers World publishes, unedited, several statements from anti-imperialist media to show the breadth of support for the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela and opposition to the lies of the U.S. government and corporate media. The author of this analysis is . . . | 
Bryant Arroyo (WW Photo: Joe Piette) Bryant Arroyo is a jailhouse lawyer, environmental activist and outspoken advocate for aging and elderly prisoners. He was a rank-and-file union worker before his unjust incarceration in 1994 and he repeatedly exposes the corporate interests which profit off the prison-industrial complex. Arroyo successfully organized . . . | 
Leader of Mali government breaks ties with Ukraine over Kiev's support for terrorists. The author writes about Africa for Avante, the newspaper of the Portuguese Communist Party. On August 4, Mali broke off diplomatic relations with Ukraine and accused Kiev of supporting terrorist groups operating in the African country and . . . | 
ALBAWABA – A Russian-American ballerina named Ksenia Karelina was recently jailed for 12 years after being accused of donating to a pro-Ukraine charity. The donation of around $50 was made towards a charity named Razom which provides aid to Ukraine. Moreover, local investigators found out about the donation after searching Karelina's phone and arrested her in Yekaterinburg, in southwestern Russia on Feb. 2024, according to Sky News. According to official Russian sources, she admitted to having donated the money this month at a closed trial in the city.Russian ballerina jailed for 12 years amid donating to Ukr…
ALBAWABA – Egyptian singer Mohamed Ramadan responded to…
From his own redoubt of critical inquiry, the former Australian Prime Minister Paul Keating has made fighting the imperialising leprosy of the AUKUS security pact between Australia, the UK and the United States a matter of solemn duty. In March 15, 2023, he excoriated a Canberra press gallery seduced and tantalised by the prospect of nuclear-powered submarines, 
After months of expert legal and public policy analysis, advocacy group warnings, and independent press reporting on the Presidential Transition Project 2025 (Project 2025 for short), the corporate press is finally catching up. Capturing headlines is Project 2025's Mandate for Leadership, a 180-day playbook for the next conservative administration. Its authors are a cadre of ultra-conservative, 
During his four years as President of the United States, Donald Trump was remarkably active and often successful in sabotaging the health and safety of the nation's workers. Trump, as the AFL-CIO noted, targeted Medicare and Medicaid for $1 trillion in funding cuts, eroded the Affordable Care Act (thereby increasing the number of Americans lacking health 
"What if our campaigns were much, much shorter?" Ben Smith asks at Semafor. "The presidential campaign is currently a two-year cycle, which begins just after the prior midterm elections. … [Kamala] Harris is accidentally demonstrating the alternative: She's the hot new thing in August, riding on vibes and goodwill six months after the Super Tuesday 
"People have faced attacks, evictions, and been denied access to health services." This week, I spoke with Healy Thomson about the impact of the Anti-Homosexuality Act in Uganda. The legislation, signed into law last year, permits the death penalty for certain offences related to homosexuality. "Across Africa, LGBTI persons find themselves…confronting formidable obstacles to their 
JD Vance has climbed to his current position as former President Donald Trump's running mate, in part, by selling himself as a hillbilly, calling on his Appalachian background to bolster his credentials to speak for the American working class. "I grew up as a poor kid," Vance said on Fox News in August 2024. "I 
Large utilities make their money by repairing and expanding the energy grid. Residential solar directly threatens that revenue stream because it doesn't rely on an ever-expanding network of power stations and transmission lines. The electricity that residential solar power produces typically remains at the community level or, better yet, in the home itself, especially if coupled with local battery storage. Not surprisingly then, by 2018, 20 transmission lines had been canceled in California, mainly because so many homes were already producing solar power on their own rooftops, saving $2.6 billion in total consume…
Republican presidential nominee and former US President Donald Trump gestures as he speaks at a campaign event in Asheville, North Carolina, U.S. August 14, 2024. — Reuters
Ahmad Bin Quasem giving an interview after he was released from being confined for eight years by the Sheikh Hasina government. — AFP/File DHAKA: Blindfolded, handcuffed and bundled out of his secret prison for the first time in eight years, Bangladeshi barrister Ahmad Bin Quasem…
Samjiyon city in North Korea before the COVID-19 pandemic. — Reuters/File North Korea has decided to open its borders to foreign tourists in December after the borders were closed down nearly five years ago due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The tourists will be allowed to…
Paetongtarn Shinawatra, 37, the Pheu Thai Party's most visible candidate for prime minister, looks on during the general election campaign in Ubon Ratchathani province, Thailand, February 17, 2023. — ReutersBANGKOK: Thailand's Pheu Thai party has chosen 37-year-old Paetongtarn…
Muslim women walk in the park after finishing a GCSE exam near their school in Hackney, London. —Reuters/File71% British Muslims think UK media negatively portrays them.Researcher say insights crucial for fostering cultural awareness.39% of Muslims in UK describe themselves as Pakistani.
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Humza Yousaf accuses Elon Musk of aligning with far-right and instigating violence | The former first minister of Scotland told MEE that UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer needs to better regulate social media platforms due to the spread of misinformation | | "> | Hamza Yous…
Minouche Shafik hired by UK government after resigning from Columbia in wake of Gaza protests | Shafik, who called for a police response to protests, will chair review into UK's approach to international development | | Minouche Shafik, the then Columbia president, testifies during a heari…
UK prosecutors drop case against academic over posts related to 7 October attack | Counterterrorism officers raided Amira Abdelhamid's home after the University of Portsmouth referred her to Prevent | | Amira Abdelhamid denies her posts on X were antisemitic and says it was a 'relief' that t…
Tunisia: Rapper K2Rhym jailed in absentia and banned from standing for presidency for life | Accusations mount that electoral commission has excluded serious rivals of President Saied to ensure his re-election | | Karim Gharbi, aka K2Rhym, announced his candidacy in the 6 October presidentia…
WASHINGTON—Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris is set to announce her plan to ban corporate price-gouging at the grocery store. Her boss Joe Biden's Federal Trade Commission is already working on it too. The agency's new Strike Force on Unfair and Illegal Pricing is tackling the issue. For several months on the campaign trail, Vice President …
NEW YORK—When it comes to treatment of its unionized staffers, the Audubon Society is in trouble with the National Labor Relations Board. It has also forced the 260 unionized Audubon staffers, members of the "Bird Union" unit of Communications Workers Local 1180, to take to the streets, and not just to aid bird watchers. They'll …
When the horror science fiction film Alien came out in 1979, it broke new boundaries for its time. Protagonist Ellen Louise Ripley is considered by many to be the first female action character to challenge the sexist stereotypes often assigned to women characters in the genre. Along with doing away with gender norms, both the …
15 August 2024, Quezon City. The toxics watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition has requested the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to convene a multi-stakeholder summit to tackle the persistent trade of mercury cosmetics across the country. The EcoWaste Coalition calls for a multi-stakeholder summit to tackle mercury cosmetics and agree on solutions to end the illegal trade. | The group put forward the proposal through a letter submitted today to FDA Director General Dr. Samuel Zacate and FDA CCHUHSRR Director Engr. Ana Rivera by Aileen Lucero, National Coordinator of the EcoWaste Coalition, an environmental health g…
Films by directors from BRICS countries were presented at the event…
The theme of the meeting will be Investing in a Sustainable Future…
The Egyptian Minister of Energy noted that relations between the two countries serve as an ideal model for constructive cooperation between Arab countries…
Musicians from BRICS countries will perform in the capital of China…
Participants will exchange views and priorities on a wide range of issues on a common platform…
The country is ready to continue working to advance regional integration and the development of SADC…
Familiarity with the Russian fuel and energy complex may open up new opportunities for co-operation between Russia and the countries of the region…
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Ukraine's forces advanced further into Russia's Kursk region on Wednesday as Kyiv said its gains would provide a strategic buffer zone to protect its border areas from Russian attacks. | Kyiv's surge into Russian territory last week caught Moscow by surprise. Russian forces that began a full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022 had been grinding out steady gains all year. | President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said he met top officials to discuss the humanitarian situation and establishing a military commandant's offices "if needed" in an occupied area that Kyiv says exceeds 1,000 sq km (390 sq miles). | "We continue to…
The Russian authorities declared on Thursday a state of federal emergency in the Belgorod region amid the fighting with Ukrainian troops in the neighboring Kursk region. | The decision was announced by the Russian Emergency Situations Minister Aleksandr Kurenkov at a government meeting in Moscow. | "I propose to attribute the emergency situation that has arisen in the Belgorod region to a federal emergency and establish a federal level of response," he said. | Earlier, the Russian authorities also declared a state of counter-terrorism operation in Belgorod, Bryansk, and Kursk regions. | The invasion began on t…
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has called for the state to use an "iron fist" after the country's opposition called for protests Saturday in more than 100 cities around the world following controversial July 28 elections in which Maduro was proclaimed president by the government-controlled electoral authority amid strong allegations of fraud. | "As head of state, head of government and president of Venezuela, I demand from all branches of government greater speed, greater efficiency and an iron fist against crime, against violence, against hate crimes, an iron fist and severe, accurate justice, to enforce…
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More Japanese companies believe a Kamala Harris presidency in the US would be better for their businesses than a second Donald Trump administration, a Reuters survey showed on Thursday, reflecting the respondents concerns about protectionism and policy unpredictability. | The outcome of November's US presidential election is being closely watched by countries around the world. But Japan is a close ally of Washington, with tens of thousands of US troops stationed there, and its businesses would feel the impact of a renewed US-China trade war since both are among its top trading partners. | Some 43% of Japanese…
The use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) by a reporter from the Cody Enterprise has come to light, raising concerns about the integrity of journalism. | Powell Tribune reporter CJ Baker first noticed something was amiss when quotes from Wyoming's governor and a local prosecutor in a competitor's articles seemed slightly off. The robotic phrasing in several stories only heightened his suspicions. | The tipping point came in a June 26 article about comedian Larry the Cable Guy being chosen as the grand marshal for a local parade. The piece concluded with an unnecessary explanation of the "inverted pyra…
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | An investigation by the Uganda Police Force, KCCA, and the Office of the Prime Minister has says that thirty-three households were affected by the collapse of the Kiteezi landfill. According to the findings, only 120 people were registered in the temporary shelter at Kiteezi Church of Uganda Primary School playground …
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Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump launched a series of personal and policy-based attacks against Democratic rival Kamala Harris during a speech on Wednesday in Asheville, North Carolina. This comes as Trump faces a challenging period where his lead in opinion polls has significantly diminished. | Some of Trump's allies, donors, and advisers have expressed concerns about his attacks on Harris's intellect, suggesting he should focus more on criticising her policy record instead. | During the speech, Trump avoided questioning Harris's racial identity and instead provided more detailed policy critique…
Fans arriving at Taylor Swift's concert in London on Thursday said solidarity among fellow Swifties was helping to dispel any security concerns they had after her Vienna concerts were cancelled last week. | The US singer-songwriter is back in London for five dates before her record-breaking Eras tour returns to North America. | Her three shows in Vienna were cancelled after a planned attack was foiled by authorities, leaving some 195,000 fans grappling with sorrow, anger and disbelief. | Some of them rushed to buy tickets for the London dates, which are available for about 690 pounds ($886) on resale sites.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has once again advocated for the implementation of a uniform civil code, replacing India's religion-based laws. | Speaking at the Independence Day ceremony at Red Fort in New Delhi, PM Modi said that a secular civil code is essential for national unity, but acknowledged that the move has faced opposition from some minority groups. | PM Modi stated that a comprehensive discussion on the matter is necessary, highlighting that the current system, which governs personal matters like marriage, divorce, adoption, and inheritance through multiple religious laws, promotes division a…
When President Barack Obama wanted to bomb Syria in 2013 following reports that Bashar al-Assad was using chemical weapons on his own people, Rep. Tim Walz, D-Minn., who represented a rural district in southern Minnesota, went to a local grocery store. | Walz stood outside the store and asked everybody that came out whether they supported bombing Syria. Every single person said no. | "He was clearly stunned because he told us that story the next time we talked to him," said Cathy Murphy, president of the Minnesota Peace Project, which has lobbied Walz on a range of foreign policy issues over the years. "It's l…
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has strongly endorsed UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres' recent remarks on reforming the Security Council, emphasizing the need for a more equitable global system that includes African representation. | In a statement addressing Guterres' X post, Erdogan said: "The structure of UN Security Council, which is far from fulfilling its duty to ensure global peace and security, must be changed fundamentally." | Erdogan's comments came after Guterres' statement, saying: "The Security Council was designed by the victors of World War II. The world has changed. The world has ch…
Jason Gillespie, coach of Pakistan's Test team, defended the decision to select only one specialist spinner, Abrar Ahmed, for the upcoming Test series against Bangladesh, starting on August 21. | Gillespie highlighted the balance and potential within the squad, including the dual capabilities of Salman Ali Agha as a specialist spinner. | Gillespie detailed the reasons behind the selection strategy during a press briefing. "We consider both Salman Ali Agha and Abrar Ahmed as special spinners. Salman has shown considerable skill with his off-spin, while Abrar is emerging as a fine talent in his early career," he…
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Advertising Association (UAA) in partnership with Loeries and the Uganda Marketers Society (UMS) has officially unveiled the 3rd edition of the Silverback Awards 2024 to be held on November 23, 2024, in Kampala. Under the theme "Innovative Sustainable Marketing: Harnessing Ethics, Impact, and Profitability in the Digital Age" the …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | With about 15.8 million Ugandan National IDs set to expire between August 2024 to December 2025, Government has decided to extend the validity of all these cards by one year. Gen David Muhoozi, Minister of State for Internal Affairs told Parliament's Committee of Defense today that the body responsible for registrations and …
Pakistan could lose up to $300 million because of internet disruptions, an IT group warned Thursday. | "We see a careless and reckless implementation of the national firewall that threatens to strangle the IT industry before its maturity," said Ali Ihsan from the Pakistan Software Houses Association. "The internet, its reliability, quality, and throughput are of national interest. Anyone acting against it should review their decisions." | Amid the government's attempt at controlling social media content, Pakistani netizens have complained about a slowdown in internet services which have become routine. | Many…
The biggest party in Thailand's caretaker government will meet on Thursday to choose a successor for dismissed former premier Srettha Thavisin, as it races to shore up its alliance a day ahead of a pivotal parliamentary vote on a new prime minister. | Thailand is again gripped by political drama less than a year after real estate mogul Srettha rose to power following weeks of parliamentary deadlock, with his Pheu Thai Party scrambling to retain control and deliver on its stalled populist agenda amid a stuttering economy. | The Constitutional Court's dismissal of Srettha on Wednesday was the latest hammer blow…1723719192-0/BeFunky-collage-(2)1723719192-0.jpg)
Jim Jones, a rapper known for his sharp fashion sense and deep pride as a New Yorker, recently responded to some controversial remarks made by Lil Yachty about New York's fashion scene. | In a statement that stirred quite a bit of backlash on social media, Yachty suggested that Atlanta, not New York, is the true epicenter of streetwear and fashion culture. | As expected, the comment did not sit well with many, including Jones, who decided to address the issue head-on. | In a video that quickly went viral, Jim Jones responded to Yachty's claim, though he did so in a playful and amicable manner. | He expressed h…
For the second time since 2022, the World Health Organization (WHO) on Wednesday raised the highest alert by declaring Mpox a global health emergency as 14,000 cases have been reported with 524 deaths in Africa with the potential to reach other continents. | What is Mpox? | Mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, is a viral illness caused by the monkeypox virus, which is part of the same family as smallpox. | Originally identified in monkeys, the disease can infect various animals and humans. | Although historically rare, recent outbreaks have demonstrated its potential for widespread transmission. | While generall…
KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | In Kenya's capital Nairobi, motorcycles have become an essential choice for residents due to their flexibility, convenience and affordability, with an increasing number of electric models on the roads. Driven by growing environmental awareness and technological advancements, many African countries have begun actively promoting electric motorcycles in recent years to …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Forestry Authority-NFA has revealed that there are 703 illegal land titles in different forest reserves. According to Stuart Maniraguha, the Acting Executive Director of NFA, the discoveries were made between last month and the beginning of August during the process to ascertain the extent of forest degradation. "Recently, …
Peter Marshall, the Emmy-winning host of the iconic game show "Hollywood Squares," passed away on Thursday in Encino at the age of 98 due to kidney failure. | His wife, Laurie, confirmed that he died peacefully at home. | Marshall, born Ralph Pierre LaCock in Huntington, West Virginia, had a prolific career in entertainment. | He hosted more than 5,000 episodes of the original "Hollywood Squares," earning five Emmy Awards from 19 nominations. | Marshall's career began as an NBC Radio page and usher at Paramount Theater before serving as a DJ for Armed Forces Radio during his Army service. | He later developed…
An Associated Press analysis of federal hospital investigations found that more than 100 pregnant women in medical distress who sought help from emergency rooms were turned away or negligently treated since 2022, with the Center for Reproductive Rights asking the government to investigate whether the hospitals… 
Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | King Mswati III of Eswatini has today visited the he Kiira Vehicle Plant and has hailed Uganda for having a project of this magnitude being undertaken — in Africa and which is 100% owned, driven, and operated by Africans. He also welcomed a proposal to build a partnership …
GENEVA | Xinhua | The World Health Organization (WHO) declared Wednesday mpox a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC), sounding the alarm over its potential for further international transmission. "Today, the emergency committee met and advised me that, in its view, the situation constitutes a public health emergency of international concern. I have accepted …
A UN fact-finding team will visit Bangladesh next week to set up a probe of hundreds of deaths during recent student-led protests which led the prime minister to step down, UN officials announced on Thursday. | An independent inquiry commission will be funded and led by the UN, said Gwyn Lewis, the UN resident coordinator in Bangladesh, after a meeting in the capital Dhaka with Touhid Hossai, foreign policy advisor in the country's transitional government. | The time frame and an action plan will be finalized soon, Lewis added. | Earlier on Wednesday, the UN human rights chief, Volker Turk, made a phone call t…
James Charles, the renowned makeup artist and YouTube personality, is trending on Twitter following the circulation of an explicit video that allegedly features him. The video, which claims to be a sex tape, has quickly spread across various social media platforms, drawing significant attention and igniting online controversy. | The video's sudden appearance has led to a flood of comments on Charles' recent Instagram posts, with many users speculating about the video's authenticity and expressing their shock. As of now, Charles has not publicly addressed the situation. | James Charles, born on May 23, 1999, in…
Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris's economic agenda will focus on lowering the cost of groceries, housing and healthcare, bolstering the child tax credit and drawing a contrast with Republican Donald Trump on tariffs and taxes, aides and advisers said. | Harris, the US vice president, plans to lay out some details of her economic plan in a speech in North Carolina on Friday that will touch on lowering costs and "price gouging," a sign of how important consumer prices are to voters in the Nov. 5 election. | Inflation fell to below 3% for the first time in nearly 3 1/2 years in July, the Labor Depa…
Sofía Vergara, known for her comedic role as Gloria Pritchett in "Modern Family," has opened up about her challenging journey to portraying the infamous Colombian drug lord Griselda Blanco in Netflix's "Griselda." Vergara, who also serves as an executive producer for the series, revealed that her passion for the project was deeply personal, stemming from the murder of her brother, Rafael, by a Colombian cartel in 1996. | Reflecting on her brother's death, Vergara stated, "It destroyed my family. It destroyed my mom. It changed our lives completely." Despite the tragedy, she was drawn to the story of Bla…
COMMENT | URN | The country is reeling with the death of renowned media practitioner and former presidential press secretary, Joseph Tamale Mirundi who passed on yesterday (August 14) at Kisubi Hospital. Mirundi, aged 60 , has currently been holding the portfolio of Senior Presidential Advisor on Media and pubic relations. Son to Molly Namatovu and …
Dr Disrespect has announced that he will "be back soon" after deleting a tweet where he admitted to messaging a minor on Twitch. | This admission has caused significant backlash, leading several companies, including Midnight Society, to sever ties with him. | The controversy began when Dr Disrespect, whose real name is Herschel "Guy" Beahm IV, confirmed that he was banned from Twitch in 2020 due to these allegations, which were brought to light by two former Twitch employees. | In response to the backlash, Dr Disrespect has remained active on social media, sharing cryptic messages and images that hint at his r…
COMMENT | LEONARD RONALD EGESA | From his own enigmatic life to his diatribes on radio against a selected personality, cause or belief unto his political choices, these are my top 10 lessons from the life of the fallen media icon Joseph Tamale Mirundi Sr. 1. Political power is all about influence and advantage Joseph …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Dismissed Kyambogo University Lecturer Dr. Eron Lawrence administered date-rape drugs before defiling a visually impaired underage girl prosecutors told the Nakawa Chief Magistrates Court. Dr Eron was appearing before the court where he is being tried on charges of aggravated defilement The Prosecution led by State Attorney Eunice Mbaine tendered …
Khalid bin Mohsen Shaari, once recognised as the world's heaviest man, has achieved a remarkable transformation, shedding 542 kilograms with the support of Saudi Arabia's former King Abdullah. | In 2013, Shaari, who had been bedridden for over three years and weighed 610 kilograms, drew the attention of King Abdullah, who arranged for him to receive extensive medical care at no cost. | As the second heaviest person ever recorded, Shaari was in a critical state, relying entirely on friends and family for assistance. | Moved by Shaari's plight, King Abdullah coordinated a plan that involved a team of 30 medical…
Fifty years after establishing diplomatic relations, China is now Brazil's top trading partner. In 2023, bilateral trade between the two countries exceeded $157 billion U.S. dollars. There are currently more than 300 Chinese companies operating in Brazil spanning electricity, infrastructure and electric vehicles. | Joining the discussion: | Jiang Shixue is a Professor and Director of the Center for Latin American Studies at Shanghai University. | 
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Michael Rubin, the founder of Fanatics, has revealed that he personally requested Kendrick Lamar's diss track "Not Like Us" not be played during his star-studded Fourth of July party out of respect for his close friend, Drake. | The revelation came during Rubin's recent appearance on The Breakfast Club, where he opened up about his decision to keep the party's playlist free from any music that could stir up tensions. | Rubin explained that with Drake in attendance, he felt it was important to avoid playing any tracks that could potentially make the rapper uncomfortable. | "I just didn't think it was appropriat…
Age and hormones contribute to a greater need for sleep among women ANALYSIS | AGENCIES | Women and men love to debate the differences between the sexes. But here's the reality: Science confirms that women not only need more quality sleep than their male counterparts, but they also have a more challenging time getting it. Societal …
CPI(ML) Liberation — The unification of Jharkhand's two leading Left forces, CPI(ML) Liberation and Marxist Coordination Committee, was announced on 10 August.
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPEDENT | Uganda Premier League reigning champions SC Villa has secured Mandela National Stadium, Namboole to host their 1st preliminary round of the TotalEnegries CAF Champions League. SC Villa reached an agreement with the UPDF Engineering Brigade, the contractors responsible for Mandela National Stadium (Namboole), to host the match against Commercial Bank …
The Pakistani community in Paris celebrated the Independence Day on August 14, marking it as special due to Arshad Nadeem's incredible feat here on August 8 where he broke the Olympic record with a massive 92.97m in the javelin throw event. | One of the older members of the Pakistani community, Raja Karamat Ali was present at the Pakistan embassy in Paris with his grandsons and distributed badges made especially for 14th August with the athlete's pictures in action. | "I want to congratulate everyone on Independence Day, and want to say that this day has been made special this time by Arshad Nadeem. He is a gi…
Brad Pitt sees his acting career entering a new chapter, describing it as the "last leg," but clarifies that he's not retiring. | In a recent interview for GQ Magazine alongside George Clooney, Pitt explained that he views his career as having distinct seasons. He described the initial excitement of starting out, followed by the challenges and rewards of achieving success, and now, a period of reflection and contemplation about the final years of his career. | At 60, Pitt acknowledges the physical limitations of aging but draws inspiration from 95-year-old architect Frank Gehry, who remains active and creative…
Drake has been dropping a series of enigmatic hints that have fans buzzing with speculation about his next big project. | The rapper recently released three new songs as part of his "100 Gigs" drop, but it's clear that these tracks are just the beginning. | Fans believe that Drake is gearing up for a major album release, and they've zeroed in on one key detail: his apparent obsession with the character Iceman from the classic film Top Gun. | Over the past few weeks, Drake has been posting a series of cryptic images on his burner account, including several photos of Finnish Formula One driver Kimi Räikk&ou…
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Education and Sports has admitted that the existing Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) curriculum doesn't cater for students with special educational needs (SNE). This revelation comes in response to increasing concerns from educators, parents, and advocacy groups about the lack of inclusivity and relevance in …
A fire that recently broke out onboard the medium icebreaker USCGC Healy has forced the vessel to abandon its annual summer Arctic patrol. The incident highlights the inadequacy of the Coast Guard's current icebreaker fleet, which Healy represents half of and the other ship is in dry dock getting a much-needed overhaul in an attempt to extend its service life even further. | Healy 
Rob Schneider is seeking forgiveness from his daughter, singer Elle King, after she criticized him during an appearance on Bunnie XO's "Dumb Blonde" podcast, where she harshly condemned his recent anti-drag and anti-LGBTQ remarks. | King openly discussed their strained relationship, stating that she currently has no interest in speaking to him. | In a new interview with Tucker Carlson, Schneider responded to King's comments, saying, "It's fun being a parent, isn't it?" He expressed his love for his daughter and acknowledged that he failed to be the father she needed when he was younger. | "Well I just want to…
A recent study published in the American Cancer Society's peer-reviewed journal, Cancer, projects a significant increase in cancer cases and deaths among men worldwide by 2050. | According to the research, cancer deaths among men are predicted to rise by 93%, with cancer cases expected to increase by 84% between 2022 and 2050. | The study highlights that these alarming increases will be more pronounced among men aged 65 and older, particularly in countries and territories with low to medium human development indices. | The Global Cancer Observatory data was used to analyze over 30 types of cancer across 185 co…
In a significant development, federal authorities have charged five individuals linked to the death of actor Matthew Perry, who succumbed to a ketamine overdose last year. | Among those charged are Perry's personal assistant, Kenneth Iwamasa, and two doctors accused of supplying the actor with large quantities of the drug. US Attorney Martin Estrada revealed the charges on Thursday, detailing how the doctors allegedly exploited Perry's addiction. | Estrada disclosed that the doctors had provided Perry with substantial amounts of ketamine and expressed in a text message their curiosity about the extent of Perry…
Isaac Nellist and Riley Breen are joined by Socialist Alliance national co-convenor Jacob Andrewartha to discuss the latest Closing the Gap report, far-right riots in Britain and the political situation in the United States heading towards the November election.
IOWA CITY, IA—Framing the offer as an enriching opportunity for exercise and a fun change of pace, area marketing manager Kyle Sanchez asked Thursday if his coworker Brittany Price might be interested in reliving her childhood trauma on their work volleyball team. "Hey, we're looking for a few more people for the… 
GULU, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Victims of atrocities committed by former Lord's Resistance Army rebel commander Thomas Kwoyelo have welcomed his conviction by the International Crimes Division of the High Court (ICD) calling it a major milestone for justice. Kwoyelo was convicted on Tuesday by the court of 44 out of 78 charges of war …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | An explosion of dangerous methane gas could have triggered the Kiteezi landfill disaster. Some of the survivors of the incident reportedly heard some explosions from the direction of the buried houses before the collapse of the landfills. On Tuesday, Kyadondo East MP, Haroon Muwada Nkunyingi in Parliament, advanced the possibility …
The company plans to invest Shs 500 million in 25 projects countrywide Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | MTN Uganda, through the MTN Foundation has launched the second phase of the MTN Changemakers Initiative, a transformative program designed to drive positive social change across Uganda. This new phase will see an investment ofShs 500 million, dedicated …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) have criticized the government for its inadequate funding of crucial educational research, which is essential for assessing student progress and improving educational outcomes. Led by Dr Tonny Muzaale, Director of Research & Development, the officers at the examinations body highlighted that, for years, the government has …
Former Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino has agreed to take over as coach of the United States men's team, according to an ESPN report on Thursday. | The report said the Argentine, who has been out of work since parting ways with Chelsea in May after one season with the Premier League side, would lead the team into the 2026 World Cup being co-hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada. | According to ESPN, which cited a source, the 52-year-old Pochettino is expected to be in place as coach of the US team in time for their Sept. 7 game against Canada in Kansas City, Kansas. | The US men's team have been w…
US Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Walz said on Wednesday he has agreed to debate his Republican rival JD Vance on Oct. 1, which is one of the dates for a debate proposed by CBS News. | The network said it has provided the campaigns four dates for the debate: Sept. 17, Sept. 24, Oct. 1 and Oct. 8. | Asked about a possible debate, Vance told Fox News: "I strongly suspect we're going to be there on October the 1st." Vance also said he wanted to debate Walz more than once. | Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic presidential nominee, and Republican nominee Donald Trump are scheduled to debate on A…
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | FINCA Uganda, a microfinance pioneer in Uganda has unveiled Janet Mudoola as its brand ambassador in a bid to further spread its financial and non-financial services to its clients. Mudoola was among the first customers served in the eastern district of Iganga by FINCA Uganda in 1992. She has signed …
On Wednesday, Day 313 of the ongoing genocide, Israeli missiles and shells targeted various parts of the devastated and densely populated Gaza Strip, killing and wounding dozens, including children, infants and women. The army fired missiles and shells at various parts of the coastal enclave, especially areas west and north of Rafah, in the Gaza …
US envoy Amos Hochstein confirmed on Wednesday that work is underway at various diplomatic levels to avoid an all-out war between Hochstein, a senior adviser to US President Joe Biden, landed in the Lebanese capital earlier that day in a bid to deter an escalation between Hezbollah and Israel, after the latter killed a senior comman…
Lebanon: US envoy Hochstein says war between Hezbollah and Israel can be avoided | During a visit to Beirut, the diplomat added that a ceasefire in Gaza was necessary as soon as possible | | US special envoy Amos Hochstein attends a press conference after meeting Lebanese Parliament Sp…
Elias Khoury, a well-known Lebanese novelist and public intellectual, recognised globally for his Khoury is celebrated for his engaging storytelling and distinctive viewpoint and is known for his advocacy of free speech and democratic principles. | His writing frequently 
ALBAWABA – After being suspended from acting and singing in Egypt over contract issues, Lebanese singer and actress Haifa Wehbe allegedly took to her official Instagram and responded to the issue in question. The Lebanese singer took to her Instagram and posted a verse from the Holy Quran's Surat Fatir which said, "But the evil plot, does not encompass except its own people." This triggered a swarm of comments from social media users who questioned Wehbe's choice to share religious text despite her controversial music career and fashion. Haifa Wehbe responds to Egypt's suspension with Quran verse : Users s…
Nearly 40,000 Palestinians have been killed in Israel's war on Gaza, according to the official death toll, though the true casualty figure is likely far higher with thousands of the dead unaccounted for. Meanwhile, Israeli forces have raided towns and villages across the occupied West Bank, and settlers under military protection have repeatedly stormed the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in recent days. This all comes as the State Department on Tuesday announced the approval of $20 billion in new arms sales to Israel, including scores of fighter jets. We speak with the Reverend Munther Isaac, pastor at the Evangeli…
Israeli genocide scholar Omer Bartov has accused Israel of committing Bartov, a professor at Brown University in the 
Israel is attempting to delay the issuing of arrest warrants by the International Criminal Court ( According to Haaretz, 
Poland received a European arrest warrant issued by Berlin in connection with the 2022 attack on Nord Stream pipelines, but the suspect, a Ukrainian man named as Volodymyr Z, has already left Poland, Polish prosecutors told Reuters. | He was able to leave as Germany had failed to include his name in a database of wanted persons, added the prosecutors. | The multi-billion dollar Nord Stream 1 and 2 pipelines transporting gas under the Baltic Sea were ruptured by a series of explosions in September 2022, seven months after Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine. | German investigators believe Volodymyr…
Vice President Kamala Harris in August 2021. (White House /Erin Scott) Two college professors who studied and lived in the 1960s recently published an opinion piece in The Los Angeles Times urging dissidents not to protest at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. The first paragraph is a stark example of uber-liberals suffering from Trump …
Yemen's Houthi rebels stormed the headquarters of the United Nations' Human Rights Office in the capital, Sanaa, seizing documents, furniture and vehicles, a senior UN official said Tuesday. | The seizure was the latest move in The rebels to…
I have found what I want to be when I grow up (glad I'm figuring that out since I turn 70 in January). A guy who gets to interview folks without having to handle invites and the technical aspects of the video, audio and editing. Danny Davis has a producer, Gary Villapiano. A great guy who used to work for Judge Napolitano (they parted as friends). | I have been wanting to interview Jacques for some time. Guess I was too lazy to track him down. Fortunately, he is a regular on Daniel Davis Deep Dive and I got the chance to do a virtual sitdown with him today. We spent most of the hour talking about Iran and I…
Israeli forces shot and killed a Palestinian child, on Tuesday, while he was working in a car wash in the town of Anata, northeast of occupied Jerusalem. According to a statement by the media office in the Jerusalem Governorate, occupation forces shot and killed the child, Shady Wissam Sheha, 16, in Anata town. Media sources …
In the immediate aftermath of October 7, before the dust had settled and the wholesale destruction of Gaza had commenced, claims of High-profile figures penned pieces about not believing Jewish women and the undermining of the 
In his remarkable literary memoir, Palestinian prisoner Nasser Abu Srour crafts a universe from the monotonous surroundings of his prison cell. | Srour's memoir, The Tale of a Wall, was written from within the carceral condition that he has endured since 1993 when he was imprisoned towards the end of the Accused of being an accomplice to the murder of an Israeli intelligence officer, he was convicted based on a confession extracted under torture and sentenced to life in…
Hamas will not participate in crunch In a statement to Al-Araby Al-Jadeed, Hamas politburo member Suhail Al-Hindi reiterated his group's insistence on a return to the Israel is reportedly pushing for new c…
Relations between Jordan and Israel have come under further strain over a scandal related to allegedly tainted vegetables exported from the kingdom. | Israeli media outlets reported on Monday that Tel Aviv had halted imports of some fruits and vegetables from Despite no evidence yet of produce being contaminated, the pause on imports was taken as a precautionary measure while Israel's Health Ministry investigates further. | T…
ALBAWABA – Social media was blasted and filled with sorrow over the killing of twins in Gaza along with their mother in an Israeli airstrike.According to local media, 4-day-old twins were killed in an Israeli attack in Deir Al-Balah, central Gaza Strip while their father was at a local government office to register their birth.Mohammad Abu AlQumsan, the father was shocked to come back to find his newborn twins; Asser and Aysel, and their mother Dr. Juman Arfa were killed in an Israeli airstrike as the war in Gaza has entered its 10th month.BBC, Sky News blasted over headlines on twins killed by Israeli attack…
Iran may be about to launch a proper missile strike on Israel for the first time ever — in retaliation for the attack on Tehran last month which killed Ismail Haniyeh. Israeli intelligence says an attack is likely to come within days. The Jerusalem Post on 11 August quoted Ahmad Bakhshayesh Ardestani, a member of 
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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken condemned the storming of the Al-Aqsa Mosque complex in occupied East Jerusalem by radical Israelis, including a minister. | "The United States strongly opposes Israeli Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir's visit to the Haram al-Sharif/Temple Mount on August 13, which demonstrated blatant disregard for the historic status quo with respect to the holy sites in Jerusalem," Blinken said in a statement Tuesday. | His remarks came after some 2,250 illegal Israeli settlers as well as Ben-Gvir, his fellow Otzma Yehudit party Minister Yitzhak Wasserlauf and Knesset member…
On Wednesday dawn, Israeli soldiers invaded Qalqilia and Hableh town, south of the city in the northwestern West Bank, and abducted three Palestinians, including one child. Media sources said several military vehicles invaded Qalqilia from its eastern area before the soldiers destroyed infrastructure. They added that the soldiers invaded the Al-Iman Mosque in the city, …
Israel has approved a new 
The US Secretary of State Antony Blinken approved the sale of F-15 jets and equipment worth nearly $19 billion along with tank cartridges valued at $774 million, explosive mortar cartridges valued at ove…
The The Defence Ministry Rehabilitation Department said that of the 10,056 
'All that was left was bones': Palestinian father mourns newborn twins killed by Israeli army | Muhammad Abu al-Qumsan was getting birth certificates for his children when an Israeli shell struck his apartment, also killing his wife and mother-in-law | | "> | Muhammad Ab…
The US on Wednesday said reports that the Israeli army is using Palestinian civilians in the Gaza Strip as human shields are "disturbing" and urged Israel to investigate the allegations. | "We would urge Israel to immediately and transparently investigate these allegations and hold any potential perpetrators accountable," State Department spokesman Vedant Patel told reporters. | "Israel has a responsibility to comply with its obligations under international humanitarian law," said Patel, while noting the allegations are "just reports at this point" and it is why the US would encourage Israel to "look into what…
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A Palestinian teenager was fatally shot by Israeli forces on Tuesday night in Anata, east of occupied East Jerusalem. | The Palestinian Authority-run Jerusalem Governorate identified the victim as 16-year-old Shadi Sheha, who was working at his privately owned car wash shop when he was shot. | According to the official Palestinian news agency Wafa, local sources reported that Sheha was targeted by an Israeli army sniper stationed inside the Pisgat Ze'ev settlement. The teenager was allegedly throwing stones at Israeli soldiers when he was shot. He later succumbed to his injuries at the hospital. | In recent ye…
Rajoub, who is also the head of the Palestinian Football Association, was detained at the King Hussein border (Karama)…
The United States appears to have moved far from its self-proclaimed post-racial status, with deepening societal and political divides echoing some of the old Civil War battle lines that never really healed. | The current election campaign, pitting white nationalist Donald Trump against the biracial Kamala Harris, is exacerbating these divides. | But this dynamic reflects longstanding racial tensions that were intensified during Obama's presidency, underscoring the persistent impact of race on American politics. | Just as Obama faced accusations of being "foreign" due to his upbringing in Hawaii and Indonesia,…
Karl Polanyi's 1944 work, The Great Transformation: The Political and Economic Origins of Our Time, exposes the myths of laissez-faire, which remains widespread in the West and elsewhere. | Looking at economic and other transformations during the Industrial Revolution and beyond, he showed that there is nothing inevitable and 'natural' about free markets, the ideological belief that they can solve most economic problems being utopian and dangerous. | JM Keynes, an important economic thinker of the last century, saw those in authority as distilling thoughts "from some academic scribbler of a few years back." In…
In Marching from Habib Bourguiba Avenue to the Ministry of the Interior on Tuesday, 13 August…
Egypt's President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has been fondly described by Donald Trump as But bombshell Whether the allegations are true or not, Cai…
British- The comments, made on Sunday at a performance in the Iwaki Auditorium alongside the According to D'Netto the song is a commemoration of…
A Muslim advocacy group filed a lawsuit on Monday against the FBI and leaders of other US government agencies over what it called the discriminatory and racist placement of The lawsuit is related to the placement of one 
Firebrand US Representative Omar defeated former Minneapolis city council member Don Samuels in Minnesota's 5th District Democratic primary. | With 216 of 217 precincts reporting results, Omar was leading Samuels 5…
On 12 August, the artist's family announced his death after a brief, sudden battle with health issues. The news came as a blow to his many fans, who…
The Biden administration must maintain its years-long suspension of "offensive" The United States should reconsider lifting the ban on sales to the Gulf country, Amnesty International USA said, slamming the move as "reckless". | "The US and other arms-supplying states must halt all transfer of…
With a federal judge's denial on Tuesday to activists for a longer protest route at the "The court case is not the be-all-end-all. We're going to appeal and will continue pressuring the city to say that this is ridiculous, Muhammad Sank…
For migrants and refugees, the change was long-awaited. After years of promises, major amendments to Germany's citizenship law came into force earlier this summer, announced by the interior ministry as " In the revamp, migrants and refugees could now become dual nationals, no longer needing to give up official ties to their home country. They could also apply for citizenship after a shorter period of living in Germany, from eight years down to five or even three years. | A…
Ukrainian forces entered 
As Britain watched on with bated breath during this historic 
This Monday, the Attorney General of Venezuela, Tarek William Saab, confirmed that 25 people died in the violent events following the presidential elections on July 28. The two regions with the most fatalities were Caracas and Aragua, with seven deaths in each. He attributed the deaths to the "comanditos" organized by the opposition. The executive vice president, Delcy Rodríguez, also presented reports on the subject. | Before the National Defense Council and the Council of State, AG Saab provided a detailed report of the investigations that the Public Ministry began on Sunday, July 28, when "the origins of a pla…
The following statement was issued by the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine Office of Martyrs, Prisoners and Wounded on Aug. 8, 2024, by the Resistance News Network. Incarcerated Palestinians The leak of rape and torture scenes that Palestinian detainees are subjected to in the extermination camp at "Sde . . . | 
Uber/Lyft drivers keep up the fight The ongoing battle about whether gig workers are employees or "independent contractors" is continuing. The latest blow against these precarious workers came from the California Supreme Court on July 25. The court upheld Proposition 22, which gives companies like Uber, Lyft and DoorDash the . . . | 
ALBAWABA – Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling were both named in a cyberbullying lawsuit made against them by Algerian boxer and Olympic gold medalist Imane Khelif. This comes after both individuals and many others including former US President Donald Trump claimed that Imane Khelif is a transgender male competing against women at the Olympics causing a swarm of hateful comments made against her across social media platforms. Several others also started claiming that she has (XY) chromosomes instead of (XX) adding to the damage. The complaint in question was filed to French authorities under…
ALBAWABA – Queen Rania of Jordan posted a photo on her official Instagram with the newborn Princess Iman, the first daughter of Crown Prince Al Hussein and Princess Rajwa.Queen Rania was seen hugging Princess Iman Al Hussein during a family conversation with King Abdullah. Queen Rania left a caption on the photo reading with the "chick", and wrote in English, "So much cuteness in my arms."Princess Iman Bint Al Hussein: Princess Iman was born on August 3 and she is the first daughter of Jordan crown prince Al Hussein and the first granddaughter to King Abdullah and Queen Rania.King Abdullah and Queen Rania…
ALBAWABA — Official sources announced that Kuwait Minister of Commerce and Industry, Omar Saud Al-Omar, and Basel Al-Haroon, Governor of the Central Bank of Kuwait (CBK), had diverse discussions to regulate car sales transactions in the country. The final decision will include banning cash purchases and transactions in this sector, according to Al Rai Kuwaiti newspaper.Recent discussions in Kuwait to ban cash transactions for car purchases: Omar Saud Al-Omar, Kuwait's Minister of Commerce and Industry, had many discussions with Basel Al-Haroon, Governor of the Central Bank of Kuwait (CBK), to regulat…
ALBAWABA – Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg went viral across social media after commissioning a large sculpture of his wife Priscilla Chan and placing it in their home's backyard. The 41-year-old took to his official Instagram account and shared the photo with fans across the globe. The photos in question were shared yesterday and quickly swarmed other social media platforms including Musk's X (formerly known as Twitter). The statue is Tiffany green with flowy silver metal surrounding the body. Moreover, it's almost double Chan's size giving it an ancient Rome-inspired look and feel.Mark Zuckerberg builds a giant st…
ALBAWABA — Zeekr, a Chinese automobile company, announced this week releasing new electric car batteries, claimed to be the world's fastest charging batteries globally. The new batteries are designed to provide long driving ranges and convenient charging.Zeekr's new electric car batteries: The company stated that the new batteries can charge from 10% to 80% in just 10.5 minutes using their ultra-fast charging stations. The new batteries can achieve the same charging performance at -10 ∞C (14 ∞F) in about 30 minutes.Zeekr outpaces Tesla: Zeekr claims to outpace Tesla, which Elon Mus…
This mountain lion, known as P-47, was found dead in Southern California on March 21, 2019, with rat poison in his system. National Park Service via AP Rats thrive around humans, for good reason: They feed off crops and garbage and readily adapt to many settings, from farms to the world's largest cities. To control 
Walter Bourque, Jr., has been incarcerated in New Hampshire for 68 years for the murder of a 4-year-old girl in December 1955. Kenneth Nicely has been incarcerated in Arkansas for 65 years for killing a police officer. And Francis "Frank" Smith served 72 years in a Connecticut facility for his part in the killing of a night watchman until 2022 when, 
In a recent column, Paul Street wrote how there "are plenty of deadly sirens in contemporary American life but few are as powerful as the savagely time-staggered big money corporate crafted narrow spectrum major party big media candidate-centered 'quadrennial [electoral] extravaganzas'—Noam Chomsky's term—that are sold to the masses as 'politics,' the only politics that matters." Street is 
"If you want to keep militaries out of civilian politics, you have to offer people some other way," scholar argues. British rule had profound effects on Nigeria starting in the late 1800s and largely included economic, political, social, and cultural forms of imperialism. Many of the devastating impacts are still visible in the country today and are especially 
In the wake of his huge defeat on June 30, 2024, when 80 percent of voters rejected French "centrist" President Emmanuel Macron, he said he understood the French people's anger. In the UK, Conservative loser Rishi Sunak said the same about the British people's anger, as Labor leader Starmer now says as the anger explodes. 
In choosing Minnesota Governor Tim Walz to be her running mate, Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris has not only picked a progressive governor and a Midwestern populist to lead the party's national ticket but she also may have signaled that the Democratic Party is ready to take back its reputation as the education party. 
The recent stories about Tim Walz— the governor of Minnesota, and Kamala Harris's running mate— which have emphasized his days as a football coach, reminded me of my years as an athlete who played football and lacrosse and who also wrestled in the 158-pound weight class— all under the watchful eyes of a handful of 
"Something will have gone out of us as a people if we ever let the remaining wilderness be destroyed…" — Wallace Stegner The goal of the Wilderness Act, now celebrating its 60th birthday, was to set aside a small proportion of public land in America from human intrusion. Some places, the founders said, deserved to be 
One morning last week I headed out to the local newsagents in what had rapidly become an overexcitable land. The sun was warm on my face. There wasn't a cloud in the sky. The local butcher shop was being gutted for refurbishment. The nearby Turkish food store was not quite open yet. The optician was 
We speak with Wall Street Journal reporter Dana Mattioli about her new book, The Everything War, which examines how Amazon came to dominate the U.S. economy through its "scorched-earth" tactics. "I found just a ton of business practices driven by this toxic culture at Amazon, where the company lied, spied, cheated its way to the top," she says. Mattioli also discusses the threat of antitrust lawsuits to Amazon and other Big Tech firms, political pressure on Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan and more.
The United Auto Workers has filed federal labor charges against Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump and billionaire Tesla CEO Elon Musk, accusing them of illegally attempting to threaten and intimidate workers who go on strike. The UAW's complaint comes in response to comments made by Trump during a discussion with Musk Monday on the social media platform X, which Musk owns. The Wall Street Journal reports that Musk is funding a new super PAC to help Trump in swing states and return him to the White House. There have been reports Musk was planning to spend $45 million a month to help elect Trump, b…
Thailand's Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin arrives to welcome Brunei's Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah at the Government House in Bangkok, Thailand, April 29, 2024. — Reuters New prime minister must be chosen by parliament.Phumtham Wechayachai to take over as interim PM.Court ruling raises…
Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida speaks during a press conference at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on August 14, 2024. — REUTERSTOKYO: Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has announced stepping down next month on the back of political scandals and widespread public…
US Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris looks on as she attends a campaign event with her vice presidential running mate Minnesota Governor Tim Walz at the United Auto Workers Local 900 in Wayne, Michigan, US, August 8, 2024. — ReutersDemocratic…
An anti-immigration protester is detained by police officers, in Newcastle, Britain August 10, 2024. —ReutersRiots started following death of three girls in stabbing. Judiciary is moving through cases and handing down sentences. At least 575 people have been charge. 
Jordan using cybercrime laws 'against pro-Palestine' sentiment, Amnesty says | Violations under the law include 'spreading fake news', 'provoking strife' and 'contempt for religions' | | Protesters in Amman, Jordan, carry placards honouring slain Palestinian figures on 9 August 2024 (Reuters/Alaa…
Paris Olympics 2024: Algerian boxer Imane Khelif names JK Rowling and Elon Musk in lawsuit | Khelif was the subject of tabloid and social media controversy over unproven claims that she was a man | | Imane Khelif has blamed 'bullying' for the controversy surrounding her presence at the Olympics (A…
President Richard Nixon (1913 — 1994) shakes hands with musician James Brown (1933 — 2006) in the White House's Oval Office, in Washington D.C., on Oct. 10, 1972. | Source: Oliver F Adkins/PhotoQuest / Getty | N | ewsOne is back with Episode 5 of The Black Ballot, an exclusive new multi-episodic Each episode takes a deep dive into American presidents' decisions and policies and their collective impact on the short and long-term trajectories for the conditions of African Ameri…
Historical research on communist parties and their multiple international relationships has flourished in the past two decades. One remarkable contribution to this field is the book Transnational Communism Across the Americas. This collection of multiply-authored chapters digs into the communist parties of various Latin American countries, such as Cuba, Puerto Rico, El Salvador, Mexico, and …
The Amazon rainforest stores the equivalent of almost two years of global carbon emissions, but its role as a carbon sink is under threat, according to a new study. Following an analysis of satellite data provided by the Planet company, the U.S.-based Amazon Conservation Association has concluded that, with deforestation, the rainforest could start contributing more …
DETROIT—The United Auto Workers are suing Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump and billionaire mogul Elon Musk for flagrantly breaking labor law after Trump praised Musk for illegally firing strikers. The move by the union is significant because the UAW is saying that what is often referred to as "labor law" is not, as corporations would …
MINNEAPOLIS—By a 56.2%-42.9% margin, progressive "Squad" member Rep. Ilhan Omar, the Democratic-Farmer-Labor (DFL) incumbent lawmaker from Minneapolis, beat her chief challenger, former city commissioner Don Samuels, in the August 13 DFL primary there. The win virtually guarantees her re-election in the very progressive city-centered congressional district this fall. Omar's win was the most-notable development in …
The new 105-minute film Sing Sing is about life inside Sing Sing Correctional Facility, perhaps the most infamous maximum security prison in America, perhaps the world. It's the infamous place where Julius and Ethel Rosenberg were executed in 1953 as "atomic spies" at the height of the McCarthyite Red Scare. The context of the film …
Watch the full Southern Workers Assembly Town Hall — video at the end of this article. "People are tired of hearing that this is the most important election of our lifetime, but it's true," declared Bill Fletcher, Jr., at the Southern Workers Assembly (SWA) Town Hall held last week. Fletcher is a trade union activist …
We discuss the recent Kursk debacle between Ukraine and Russia and highlight why too much of the alt media coverage is nothing more than entertainment. 
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The initiative covers more than 32 million hectares, of which 28 million hectares are located in highland regions…
Total coffee exports from Brazil rose 46.3 per cent from January to July…
The artefacts were discovered during archaeological research near the UNESCO World Heritage site of Soltaniyeh…
Representatives of the countries met in the New Administrative Capital in Egypt…
The invasion of Kursk, "After the unsuccessful counteroffensive operations in 2023, lasting delay of security assistance, and challenges in [the] mobilization [of] new manp…
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Hunter Biden sought assistance from the US State Department for a foreign company while his father was vice president, which was revealed late Tuesday, according to newly released records from the Biden administration. | The disclosure of information to The New York Times comes just three weeks after President Joe Biden dropped his 2024 reelection bid. | The records, which have been withheld for years, indicate that Hunter Biden wrote at least one letter to the US ambassador to Italy in 2016 seeking help for a lucrative energy project in that country with the Ukrainian gas company Burisma, where the younger Bi…
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Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has assured Bangladesh's transitional government of Kuala Lumpur's "help and support" during a phone call with the interim administration's head, Muhammad Yunus. | "I am very pleased that Prof. Yunus has given his assurances to protect the rights of all Bangladeshis, including minorities," Anwar said. | Yunus, a Nobel laureate and an economist, was appointed to lead the 17-member interim government last week following the end of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's 15-year rule. Hasina fled to India on August 5 after month-long protests against her government. | "Prof. Y…
Today is Pakistan's independence day, and tomorrow is India's independence day. British India once comprised India, Pakistan and Bangladesh. In 1947, the British packed their bags and left. Pakistan and India were the two successor states forged after absorbing the princely states, which the British used as puppets. In 1971, Bangladesh won its independence from… 
US forces and Iran-backed armed groups exchanged fire in eastern Syria, according to local sources on Wednesday. The sources reported that Iranian-backed armed groups launched a rocket attack on the Conoco gas field in Deir ez-Zor province, where US troops are stationed. Although smoke was seen rising from the base, there were no reported casualties or damage. | In response, US-led coalition fighter jets targeted military sites belonging to the Iranian-backed groups in Deir ez-Zor. The US Army has not yet commented on the incident. | This exchange follows a series of recent drone and missile attacks on US base…
Cairo, Egypt | THE INDEPENDENT | The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and the Uganda Development Bank (UDB) have entered a deal aimed at boosting support to the private sector. The Joint Project Preparation Facility Framework Agreement will provide early project preparatory financing and technical support services to public and private sector entities. The facility worth 25 …
Tokyo will consider recognising an independent state of Palestine in a "comprehensive manner," Japanese officials told Anadolu, pitching Tokyo's "unique" role to move toward a two-state solution in the Middle East. | Japan does not recognise Palestine as an independent state but hosts the semi-status diplomatic mission, known as the Permanent General Mission of Palestine in Tokyo. | The diplomatic mission representing the Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO) government opened in 1977, and is headed by Ambassador Waleed Siam, who had told Anadolu that Japan is "now studying seriously, and also South Korea,…1723624015-0/BeFunky-collage]____-(90)1723624015-0.jpg)
US Vice President Kamala Harris will make her first policy-centered speech as Democratic presidential candidate on Friday, taking aim at price gouging, in a sign her whirlwind campaign could rattle big companies and corporate executives. | Harris will travel to Raleigh, in North Carolina, a state Democrats hope to flip this election, to outline her plan "to lower costs for middle-class families and take on corporate price-gouging," her campaign said on Tuesday. | Harris canceled an event in North Carolina last week because of Tropical Storm Debby. Focusing her first major policy speech on the economy, and loca…
The US Navy's deployment of new extremely long-range air-to-air missiles in the Indo-Pacific could erase China's advantage in aerial reach, experts say, as part of an intensifying focus on projecting power amid high tensions in the region. | The AIM-174B, developed from the readily available Raytheon (RTX.N) SM-6 air defence missile, is the longest-range such missile the United States has ever fielded and was officially acknowledged in July. | It has three key advantages: it can fly several times farther than the next-best US option, the AIM-120 AMRAAM; it does not require new production lines; and it is compa…
Our guest Brenda Wanjiru is based in Africa where she works on peace education, peace activism, aiding children and refugees impacted by war, and rehabilitating child soldiers. #WorldBEYONDWar…
Government, business partnership begins to flourish | The government and business partnership to resolve South Africa's challenges is beginning to bear fruit, although much more needs to be done. | This is according to a statement released by the Presidency and Business for South Africa. | The partnership between the two parties was established last year in a bid to work together to resolve the question of inclusive and economic growth. | The collaboration has targeted three areas for particular interest, including energy, transport and logistics, and crime and corruption. | PHOTOS | President Ramaphosa meets wit…1723629260-0/BeFunky-collage]____-(95)1723629260-0.jpg)
A man has been sentenced to 10 months in prison in the UK for racially abusing and spitting at a Muslim bus driver, authorities said. | In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) said that Michael Mongan, 39, "unleashed a tirade of racist abuse and spat at the driver after being denied entry when his payment card was declined" on Aug. 7 in Hayes. | In footage that went viral on social media last week, the man is seen spitting at the driver and hurling Islamophobic slurs, repeatedly yelling "Muslim terrorist" and using expletives. He also insisted the driver get off the bus while hitt…
COMMENT | Samson Tinka | By Monday morning of 12th Aug 2024, 22 people were confirmed to have died after the Kitezi garbage disaster. Information from the Kiteezi community shows that there is a good number still unaccounted for persons. Yet, as way back as 10 years ago, there were pointers that this Kiteezi garbage site …1723613248-0/BeFunky-collage]____-(80)1723613248-0.jpg)
Vice President Kamala Harris' presidential campaign said it was notified by the FBI last month that it was "targeted by a foreign actor influence operation," a campaign official said on Tuesday. | "We have robust cybersecurity measures in place, and are not aware of any security breaches of our systems resulting from those efforts," the official said, adding that the campaign remains in communication with authorities. | The FBI did not immediately respond to a request for comment. | The bureau said on Monday that it was investigating after Republican rival Donald Trump's presidential campaign said that it had…
Kanungu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | 98 Congolese National Police officers who fled to the Ugandan side of Ishasha in Kanungu district have undergone security verification. The officers together with some of their families (13 mothers, 27 children and one civilian) fled to Kanungu on August 3, 2024, after the fall of Nyamilima town to M23. …1723610667-0/BeFunky-collage]____-(78)1723610667-0.jpg)
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said he will step down in September, ending a three-year term marred by political scandals and paving the way for a new premier to address the impact of rising prices. | "I will continue to do everything I can as prime minister until then end of my term in September," Kishida said in a televised press conference on Wednesday to announce his decision not seek re-election as Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) leader. | His decision to quit triggers a contest to replace him as party boss, and by extension as the leader of the world's fourth-biggest economy. | Kishida's public sup…
Tororo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The former headmaster of St Peter's College Tororo Joseph Francis Olokojo has died from severe petrol burn injuries after arsonists attacked him outside his home early today. According to reports from Tororo, he died on his way to Mulago Hospital from Mbale Referral hospital, where he had been taken …
KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Academics from Uganda's Makerere University and several Chinese institutions, including Xiangtan University, have gathered in the Ugandan capital of Kampala for a two-day conference focused on enhancing cultural exchange and mutual understanding between China and Africa. Buyinza Mukadasi, speaking on behalf of Makerere University's vice chancellor, noted that the conference …
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has renewed his call to Ugandans to effectively use Local Council (LC) systems to enhance service delivery and hold leaders accountable. According to the President, by properly engaging with these systems, citizens can ensure greater transparency and efficiency in government programs such as the Parish Development Model (PDM) and Emyooga. "The …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Katabi Town Council has temporarily allowed garbage from Kampala City to be disposed of at the Nkumba Bukolwa dumpsite. On Monday, the town council authorities led by Mayor Roland Kalema blocked trucks from dumping garbage at the dumpsite in Katabi, citing a lack of enough space. This was after the …
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has extended felicitations to the people of Pakistan on the occasion of Independence Day on Wednesday (today). | In a statement, Blinken stated that for the past 77 years, the ties between the peoples of the two countries had served as the foundation of their bilateral relationship. | "In the year ahead, we will deepen the US-Pakistan partnership and expand our people-to-people ties to build a more prosperous future for both our nations," he added. | "We look forward to continuing a partnership that makes both countries more secure, as we strengthen our shared commitment to…1723633796-0/BeFunky-collage]____-(98)1723633796-0.jpg)
US Democratic vice president candidate Tim Walz defended his military record Tuesday after criticism from his Republican rival, JD Vance. | Speaking at a convention of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) in Los Angeles in his first solo campaign speech, Walz said: "I am damn proud of my service to this country." | "To anyone brave enough to put on that uniform for our great country, including my opponent, I just have a few simple words: Thank you for your service and sacrifice," he added. | Vance, a Marine veteran and Donald Trump's running mate, had previously questioned…
The Premier League has introduced a new social media account aimed at reducing frustration with the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system by offering near real-time updates and explanations of officiating decisions during matches. | Despite widespread criticism of VAR last season, teams voted in June to retain the technology, with Wolverhampton Wanderers even launching a petition to abolish it. | To address concerns and improve transparency, the Premier League Match Centre's new account on X, previously known as Twitter, will provide live updates from Stockley Park, the headquarters of the VAR Hub. | The accoun…
Radio 4, where Tamale Mirundi has featured on the Gwensonga Show every Tuesday for the last 3 years, will this evening pay a special tribute to the deceased political commentator. Its sister station, where he also appeared at the same time, will also relay the tribute. The special broadcast, which will be relayed live at …
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and First Lady Maama Janet Museveni today welcomed His Majesty King Mswati III of Eswatini at Entebbe International Airport, marking the beginning of a three-day state visit. King Mswati III, accompanied by Queen Inkhosikati Make Lamashwama and other high-level delegates, arrived in the country at the invitation of President Museveni. Upon …
Riots erupted in England and Belfast, Northern Ireland in the wake of the July 29th murder of three young girls in the British town of Southport. Seizing on false information posted on social media about the attacker's name, religion, and migration status, far-right rioters set fire to cars, looted stores, harassed Muslims and attacked mosques and hotels housing asylum seekers. | Joining the discussion: | Tahir Abbas is a Radicalization Studies Professor at Leiden University's Institute of Security and Global Affairs i…1723622576-0/BeFunky-collage]____-(89)1723622576-0.jpg)
Greece's worst wildfire of the year eased on the outskirts of the capital Athens on Tuesday thanks to weaker winds, pausing progress of a destructive blaze that killed one person and torched cars, buildings, fields and forests. | Hundreds of firefighters backed by 10 waterbombing aircraft battled the blaze since Sunday as it barrelled from a forest into Athens' northern suburbs, torching homes and stirring panic in neighbourhoods that had not seen such a fire so close to the centre in decades. | "The situation has improved, but there are random blazes. At the time being we don't have any new fronts, only some…
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The United Auto Workers Union said on Tuesday it has filed complaints with the National Labor Relations Board against Donald Trump and Tesla CEO Elon Musk over attempts to threaten and intimidate workers. | It is unclear whether the NLRB would take action against Trump for his comments on Monday during a two-hour conversation with Musk that was broadcast on social media platform X. | The UAW seized upon Trump's remarks as the union rallies behind Democratic presidential candidate and Vice President Kamala Harris and encourages its nearly 400,000 workers to vote for her over Trump. The issue is especially perti…
Thailand's Constitutional Court has dismissed Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, citing a "gross violation" of ethics for appointing a minister with a past criminal record. This decision on Wednesday raises the likelihood of political instability and potential shifts within the governing coalition. | Srettha, a real estate tycoon, becomes the fourth Thai prime minister in 16 years to be removed by the same court, highlighting the judiciary's significant role in the country's prolonged political turmoil. His removal after less than a year in office necessitates the selection of a new prime minister, with parliame…1723626994-0/BeFunky-collage]____-(93)1723626994-0.jpg)
Starbucks announced Tuesday that it is replacing CEO Laxman Narasimhan with Brian Niccol, the chairman and CEO of the fast-food restaurant chain Chipotle, amid a plunge in sales. | Niccol will take the helm on Sept. 9 while Narasimhan is stepping down immediately, the company said in a statement. | The move comes after the US-based global coffeehouse chain saw a decline in sales for the second consecutive quarter, including falling demand in the US and China — its two biggest markets. | North America store sales fell 2% and US store sales were off by 2% in the April-June period of 2024, according to the compa…
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has once again declared mpox a global public health emergency, marking the second time in two years that the virus has reached this level of international concern. This declaration comes in response to an outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) that has rapidly spread to neighboring countries, prompting WHO's highest level of alert. | On Wednesday, an emergency committee convened to advise WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on whether the current outbreak meets the criteria for a "public health emergency of international concern" (PHEIC). The PHEIC de…
Intelligence agencies have launched an investigation into two former Adiala Jail officials over allegations of facilitating the incarecerated founder of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), Imran Khan, according to sources. | Express News reported that former Deputy Superintendent Muhammad Akram and Assistant Superintendent Bilal were questioned by intelligence personnel in Rawalpindi regarding their alleged involvement in providing special assistance to the PTI founder. | Both officials were removed from their positions on June 21 upon the recommendation of the intelligence agencies. Sources indicate that the…
Afghanistan's Taliban on Wednesday celebrated the third anniversary of their return to power with a military parade held at a former US airbase. | Helicopters and fighter aircraft flew over the Bagram base located 40 kilometres (24.9 miles) north of the capital Kabul, while the Taliban's armed forces towed US-made armoured personnel carriers, Soviet-era tanks and other artillery equipment, local broadcaster Tolonews reported. | Thousands of people, including senior Taliban officials, acting Defense Minister Mullah Yaqoob and acting Interior Minister Sirajuddin Haqqani, and diplomats, including Chinese and Iran…
Cristiano Ronaldo made a triumphant return to action, scoring and assisting in Al-Nassr's 2-0 victory on Wednesday over Al-Taawoun in the Saudi Super Cup semi-final at Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz Sports City Stadium, setting the stage for a potential silverware win. | Following a disappointing end to his Euro 2024 campaign with Portugal, Ronaldo wasted no time in making an impact, assisting Ayman Yahya's goal in the eighth minute after Sadio Mane's strong run down the left flank. Al-Nassr secured their place in the final, where they will face Al-Hilal, Goal reported. | Ronaldo's contribution didn't stop with t…
When unfounded rumors began to circulate online earlier this year that the aircraft carrier USS 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Anti-Corruption Court in Kampala has temporarily halted the hearing of a corruption case involving three Members of Parliament. The MPs Lwengo District Woman MP Cissy Namujju Dionizia, Bunyole East MP Yusuf Mutembuli, and the Busiki County MP Paul Akamba are accused of soliciting a 20 percent bribe from the …
Luke Owoyesigyire the deputy KMP spokesperson has noted that the Territorial Police at Central Police Station (CPS) Kampala have successfully rescued a seven-day-old infant, Alyano Gladys, who was abducted on August 6, 2024, from her mother, Mamusena Miriam. Preliminary investigations have revealed that the suspect, identified as Akello Monica, orchestrated the abduction with the assistance …
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken held talks over the phone on Wednesday with his Qatari and Egyptian counterparts on the eve of a new round of Gaza cease-fire and prisoner swap negotiations. | Discussions between Blinken and Qatari Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman took up Palestinian developments, "joint mediation efforts to end the war in Gaza, the ongoing tensions in the Middle East, and the emphasis on the need for calm and de-escalation in the region," Qatar's Foreign Ministry said in a statement. | The top US diplomat also discussed with Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty "the key effor…
Nairobi, Kenya | THE INDEPENDENT | Equity Group Foundation (EGF) Executive Chairman Dr. James Mwangi has flagged off 113 Equity Leadership Program ELP scholars who have secured admission and scholarships to join 71 global universities. The scholars, eight of them Ugandans and some of them refugees, have secured scholarships valued at $21,497,646 for the 4-year duration of …
The United Auto Workers (UAW) Union has lodged federal labour charges against former President Donald Trump and Tesla CEO Elon Musk, accusing them of attempting to intimidate and threaten workers. The action follows a two-hour conversation between Trump and Musk on the social media platform X, during which they discussed workers going on strike. | During the conversation, Trump commended Musk for his ability to cut costs, particularly in scenarios where workers decided to strike. He implied that Musk would simply dismiss striking workers, although he did not name any specific company. Musk chuckled at the comm…
GULU, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The International Crimes Division of the High Court has convicted former Lord's Resistance Army rebel commander Thomas Kwoyelo alias Latoni of war crimes and crimes against Humanity. Kwoyelo was found guilty by the court for committing 44 out of the 78 counts he was indicted in a long-awaited verdict delivered …
Por James Foster El Promedio Industrial Dow Jones experimentó una importante caída tras el último informe de empleo, publicado el 2 de agosto, que reveló una modesta adición de 114.000 puestos de trabajo y un aumento de la tasa de desempleo hasta el 4,3%. Las noticias sobre la economía estadounidense . . . | 
The Lebanese government has circulated a detailed proposal to all its diplomatic missions abroad, outlining what it says is a plan aimed at achieving long-term stability in southern This initiative, which includes pledging to deploy more Lebanese army personnel through a new recruitment campaign into the border region, comes amid heightened tensions in the region and the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, and Hezbollah in south Lebanon. | This proposal marks the first time the Lebanese go…
Nasser Yassin, the minister overseeing contingency planning for a wider conflict, told Reuters Lebanon would need $100 million monthly for food, shelter, healthcare and other needs in a worst-case scenario. | "A small fraction…
The comments come less than a month after the International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruled that Israel's occupation of Palestinian territory is unlawful and must end. | He also expressed that he opposed the formation of a sovereig…
Prominent Gaza journalist Tamim Muammar was killed along with several family members in an Israeli air strike which targeted their house in Khan Younis, the Palestinian news agency Wafa reported. | Muammar worked for Palestine Voice Radio and was mourned by other journalists and official Palestinian media outlets. | Social media was also awash with photos of Muammar and his family, with people remembering his work and contributions. | "He trained me on how to write the news at the Palestine Voice radio – the respected and intelligent journalist Tamim Muammar, was martyred after his home and his family members…
The Israeli military claimed it was attacking militants from the Hamas group who were using those areas to stage attacks and fir…
A senior The senior official told Israel's Channel 12 that the captives are believed to be in serious condition and may not be able to survive much longer. | "We know that some of the hostages will not survive much longer in the conditions in which they are be…
The State Department said Friday it has opted against what would have been its first-ever blocking of aid to an While the US has not publicly identified the Israeli unit, it is believed to be the The unit and some o…
Ireland's Prime Minister Simon Harris has urged for an "urgent review" of the European Union's partnership agreement with Speaking at the Tullamore Show in Co Offaly early on Sunday, Harris urged for a Gaza ceasefire and an end to Israel's ongoing assaults on the besieged enclave. | He said the "world is standing a…
Rescuers in The bombardment of Al-Tabeen school and mosque drew criticism from across the Middle East and beyond alongside calls for a 
Violent According to Israeli media, the Al-Jaar family were travelling to the occupied West Bank city of Nablus when they made a wrong turn into the Giva'at Ronen settlement. | Nofa, the mother, told th…
Israeli forces shot one Palestinian and abducted three others, on Sunday morning, in the Al-Ain refugee camp, in the northern West Bank city of Nablus. Media sources said that the army invaded the camp on Sunday morning, sparking protests and resistance from local Palestinian youths, as soldiers fired live ammunition. The Palestinian Red Crescent Society …
A US citizen told AFP he was shot by Israeli forces and wounded in the leg during a protest Friday against settlement expansion in the Palestinian medics reported that a foreign activist was shot during the demonstration in the town of Beita, while the Israeli military said he was "accidentally injured". | Th…
A far-right Lawmaker Limor Son Har-Melech, who is part of the extremist National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's Otzma Yehudit party, spoke about the attack during a Knesset commit…
The Jordanian state-owned Al-Mamlaka news TV quoted an informed source who said the kingdom would not allow using its airspace "under any circumstances to any party, and won't allow a military response for any belligerent party currently." | However, the Israeli Channel 12 reported they would, citing an informed official in Jordan's capital. | "It stems from a secu…
A joint statement published on Saturday by the Prisoners Affairs Authority and the Palestinian Prisoners Club added that Israeli forces have arrested at leas…
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Elaheh Mohammadi, 37, and Niloufar Hamedi, 31, are out on bail after more than a year in Tehran's 
US Democratic presidential candidate Around 15,000 people gathered at the rally in the city of Glendale, where Kamala is hoping to win to defeat Republican opponent Donald Trump. | Loud chants of "free, free Palestine" could be heard from the crowd. | "I have been clear, now is the time to…
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This is the Ismail Haniyeh, the political leader of Iran-backed Hamas, was assassinated in the Iranian capital Tehran on…
B-girl Talash, 21, unveiled the blue top with the slogan on Friday just before the first duel of the whole competition, against India Sardjoe of the Netherlands. | "Refugee athlete B-girl Talash was dis…
The continent has never staged an Olympic Games. Cairo last made an unsuccessful bid for the 2008 Olympics. | The most populous country in the Arab world, Egypt has spent billions of dollars building facilities, stadiums…
Iraq's top Shia Muslim cleric Sistani also urged an end to the 
Khelif, silver medallist at the 2022 World Championships, and Taiwan boxer Lin Yu-ting have been in the spotlight as part of a gender dispute in Paris that has dominated headlin…
The Energy-rich Libya has been wracked by unrest since the 2011 overthrow of It is split between the UN-recognised government in the capital Tripoli in the west a…
The United States has brought criminal charges against the former head of a notorious Samir Ousman Al-Sheikh, 72, oversaw severe physical abuse of inmates while head of the 
The United States last month invited Sudan's warring sides to hold 
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The commission said it had accepted the candidacies of Saied and Zouhair Magzhaoui, who is seen as close to 
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Samidoun Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity Network endorses the new campaign, Dismantle Damon: Free the ReSisters! We urge all to follow the campaign at https://instagram.com/dismantle_damon, join in campaign activities and share news and materials widely! DISMANTLE DAMON : FREE THE RESISTERS! August 3, the International Day in Solidarity with Gaza and the Prisoners, marks 300 days since …
On Monday, 5 August, Wafa Jarrar, 50, was martyred in Jenin, dying of her injuries caused by the colonial occupation Zionist army when they invaded her home two months earlier on 21 May, abducting her and throwing her into a military jeep when an explosion in the jeep severely injured her legs. The Zionist military …
Shawn Ryan, a retired Navy SEAL and a popular podcaster, recently posted a lengthy conversation with Navy SEAL Captain Brad Geary. It is almost six hours long and should probably be posted on Court TV. Here is the bottomline — The Navy and the Pentagon are fabricating evidence to accuse Captain Geary of a dereliction of duty that led to the death of a young sailor who was trying to become a Navy SEAL. If you take the time to watch the video you will realize why the US Navy and most of the military leadership in other commands are a disgrace. There is no honor and no integrity in the chain of command.
The World Anti-Doping Agency says the US has for a decade allowed athletes in international competitions, including the Olympics, to cheat by using prohibited drugs, while it hypocritically criticizes Russia and China.
Members of the female anti-drone mobile air defence unit "Bucha Witches" near the town of Bucha, Kyiv region, Ukraine on August 3, 2024. — ReutersKYIV, UKRAINE: Thousands of Ukrainian troops are taking part in an incursion into the Kursk region in Russia which aims to "stretch" and…
Representational image of a Rohingya family who fled from Buthidaung, Myanmar, to Bangladesh, walk at a refugee camp in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh, June 25, 2024. — Reuters 
Relatives of the people who disappeared during the reign of Awami League, mourn as they demand justice at the Shaheed Minar, in Dhaka, Bangladesh, August 11, 2024. — ReutersOusted Hasina is accused of using excessive force against protesters.US senator urges sanctions on Awami League…
US Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris and former president and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump. — Reuters/FilesWASHINGTON: US Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris leads Republican former President Donald Trump…
US President Donald Trump speaks to the press as he departs the White House in Washington, DC, on November 20, 2018. — AFP
Iran's president nominates Abbas Araghchi as foreign minister | Araghchi is a seasoned diplomat and former chief nuclear negotiator, known for his openness to engaging with the West | | Abbas Araghchi removes his mask as he leaves the Grand Hotel Wien following closed-door nuclear talks in Vienna…
Tunisia: Kais Saied and two other candidates cleared to run in presidential race | Tunisian authorities have been accused of using arbitrary detentions and administrative hurdles to secure Saied's re-election | | A supporter of Tunisian President Kais Saied holds a poster with his image under a la…
The environmental check-ups were completed in the first six months of 2024…
Dear Readers: | In its 1,000 year history Russia has been invaded quite a lot of times. For this reason, Russian rulers (at least the wise ones) always placed much emphasis on fortifying and controlling the border areas. For example, Tsar Ivan Grozny, who put together the basic architecture of the centralized Empire, had designated four major border cities: Smolensk, Pskov, Novgorod, and Kazan. The first three were assigned to keep out Poles and Swedes; and the latter, Crimean Tatars. To govern these border towns, the Tsar appointed four Dukes of high-ranking nobility who also served in his privy council. Thes…
Kapelebyong, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Residents of Aturai village in Kapelebyong district have handed over 204 acres of land to facilitate the establishment of Military Brigade headquarters and its associated infrastructures. The customary land was handed over to UPDF on Tuesday. It is anticipated that once in place, the installation will foster peace, security, and …
Luweero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni has revealed that he regrets the constitutional provision that set minimum education requirements for Members of Parliament. Article 80 clause 1(c) of the Constitution states that a person is qualified to become a member of parliament if they "have completed a minimum formal education of Advanced Level …
SHENZHEN | Xinhua | A low-altitude flight test in an airport area was completed at Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport on July 26, exploring how unmanned aerial vehicles can be integrated into busy civil aviation airspace. The test simulated an urgent baggage delivery scenario where luggage needed to be transported from the airport to the city …
Clifton D'Rozario — There is no denying the far right has emerged as a formidable political force around the world. In India, fascism is not just being fought in the electoral arena; it is also being confronted on the streets.
Kigali, Rwanda | THE INDEPENDENT | At least 22 Heads of State, four Vice-Presidents, and two Prime Ministers are in Kigali to attend President Paul Kagame's swearing-in ceremony at Amahoro Stadium, today Sunday, August 11. According to the Rwanda Times, leaders expected include William Ruto of Kenya and Uganda's Vice-president Jessica Alupo who will represent …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | As Uganda gears up to join the rest of the world in celebrating International Youth Day on August 12th, 2024, data from the Uganda Demographic and Health Survey (UDHS) 2016 indicates that 43% of women in Uganda aged 25-49 years were married before the age of 18, a rate …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT & URN | Deputy IGG Ann Twino Muhairwe has ordered the arrest of Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) Head of Public and Corporate Affairs, Daniel NuweAbiine, for obstructing investigations into the garbage slide at Kiteezi. NuweAbiine reportedly instructed KCCA officers who recorded statements not to sign. The arrests followed an on the scene …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | On October 17, 2024, Uganda will host the "Heads of State Summit," bringing together 11 heads of state from countries within the Nile Basin. This summit, the highest decision-making body of the Nile Basin Corporation, is crucial for addressing political issues and directing the effective management of the basin's water …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni has ordered the UPDF Special Forces to assist in the rescue at Kiteezi landfill that collapsed and killed unknown numbers of people. He also directed the State House Comptroller to financially assist the families of those who died with Sh.5million per person and Sh.1 million per …
KAMPALA, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Rescue operations at the Kiteeezi landfill collapse, which buried more than 30 houses and animals, were hampered by limited equipment, with only two excavators deployed by the fire and rescue services and KCCA. A devastating tragedy struck on Saturday morning at 7: 40 AM, resulting in the loss of at least …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Eng. David Luyimbazi, Deputy Executive Director of Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), has revealed that although KCCA was aware that the Kiteezi landfill had reached its maximum capacity, they were unable to relocate due to insufficient funding. KCCA's Public Health Directorate 2023 site visit report recommended that government address the Kiteezi landfill's …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The United Kingdom Government has unveiled a new multi-billion initiative to accelerate Uganda's clean cooking agenda. The initiative valued at 5 million euros (23.7 billion Ugandan Shillings) was launched at the British High Commissioner's Residence in Kampala, on Friday. It focuses on three key components designed to transform cooking practices …
PARIS, FRANCE | Xinhua | Eliud Kipchoge, the marathon legend revered across the globe, walked into the mixed zone wearing only his shorts. The sight of him — stripped of his usual running gear, without shoes, socks, or even a shirt — was as striking as it was symbolic. Less than an hour earlier, he …
PARIS | Xinhua | Sifan Hassan of the Netherlands secured her third Olympic gold medal by winning the women's marathon at the Paris Games on Sunday. Hassan sprinted to the finish line after pulling away from Ethiopia's Tigst Assefa, winning in an Olympic record time of 2 hours, 22 minutes and 55 seconds. Assefa took …
