(2024-08-22). 56 pro-Palestine protesters arrested at DNC. newarab.com 
Hundreds of Some played hacky sack Wed…
(2024-08-22). "Israel wants to provoke the US into a big war against Iran" uwidata.com West Asia is going through historic days. The assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh by Israel in Tehran is on the world agenda. Iran's response is being discussed. Meanwhile Türkiye and Syria are likely to take steps towards normalisation after 11 years. How does Russia view the developments in West Asia? I asked Viacheslav Matuzov, …
(2024-08-22). Letting lawmakers who incite against Gazans off the hook will cost Israel in The Hague. haaretz.com Instead of restraining soldiers in Gaza whose 'blood was boiling,' ministers and MKs encouraged them to attack Palestinian civilians. The attorney general must ignore the state prosecutor's recommendation not to investigate them, but his decision has already sullied Israel's law enforcement system…
(2024-08-22). Clashes Erupt After Ultra-Orthodox Jews Clash With Israeli Police Over Conscription | Watch. hindustantimes.com
(2024-08-22). NGOs warn of 'imminent polio epidemic' in Gaza, urge vaccination. newarab.com 
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…
(2024-08-22). Day 321: Continuous Bombing On Gaza Causes Dozens Of Casualties. imemc.org 
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 …
(2024-08-22). The DNC Fiddles While the World Burns. counterpunch.org 
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
(2024-08-22). US doctors returning from Gaza urge arms embargo on Israel. newarab.com 
(2024-08-22). Treating Migrants as the Enemy Provides No Vision for the Future. counterpunch.org 
(2024-08-22). Mixed Story: What the Revision to the Jobs Data Means. counterpunch.org I don't have time to do an exhaustive analysis of the implication of the downward revisions to the jobs numbers today, but I will make a few quick points. First, the people complaining that this downward revision exposes cooked jobs data in prior months need to get their heads screwed on straight. Let's just try
(2024-08-22). American Airlines extends suspension of Israel flights. newarab.com 
(2024-08-22). Does Any Other Country Besides Israel Have the Right to Defend Itself? counterpunch.org 
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.
(2024-08-22). Republicans Kill Civilians For Bad Guy Reasons, Democrats Kill Civilians For Nice Guy Reasons. caitlinjohnstone.com.au The difference between Republicans and Democrats is that Republicans will kill a million Palestinians and say they're doing it so Jesus will come back, whereas Democrats will kill a million Palestinians while making noises with their mouths like "ceasefire" and "two-state solution".
(2024-08-22). Germany: Palestine activist faces trial for 'from river to sea'. newarab.com 
(2024-08-22). Activists rally online in support of satirist Bassem Youssef. newarab.com 
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
(2024-08-22). Patrick Lawrence: Zelensky's Misadventures in Kursk. scheerpost.com 
(2024-08-22). Ukrainian troops face defeat in Kursk – retired major. infobrics.org American, British and Polish intelligence services assisted Ukraine in its invasion of Kursk.
(2024-08-22). Village of Russian Konopelka… smoothiex12.blogspot.com and trash removal by Russian Army in Kursk Oblast. Minus 60 VSU and a bunch of NATO armor. Porkicide, in other words. This is a visual representation of how two VSU best brigades have been wiped out by Russians. Just one episode out of many. They say a bunch of US "volunteers" have been killed there.
(2024-08-22). Head of UN Nuclear watchdog to visit Kursk next week>. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) announced that Rafael Grossi, the head of the UN nuclear watchdog, will be visiting Russia's Kursk nuclear power plant next week.Weeks after Ukraine launched a surprise counteroffensive in the region, the nuclear watchdog confirmed the visit. "We can confirm (it's planned for) next week," an IAEA spokesperson said, without giving further details".The head of the IAEA intends to visit the Kursk nuclear power plant next week – Financial Times | Rafael Grossi told the newspaper that he "very seriously" assesses the risk of damage to the plant as a result of th…
(2024-08-22). Ukraine claims US weapons hit Russian pontoon bridges. tribune.com.pk 1724301657-0/BeFunky-collage]_____-(48)1724301657-0.jpg)
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…
(2024-08-22). Russia faces manpower woes after failing to stop Ukraine's Kursk incursion. aljazeera.com Ukraine has seized more Russian territory in two weeks than Russia has seized in Ukraine all year.
(2024-08-22). Is Germany throwing Ukraine under the bus? thesiriusreport.com 
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?
(2024-08-22). Russia to criminally pursue CNN journalist over Kursk investigation. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Russia's FSB security service announced Thursday that it has filed criminal charges against journalists, including a CNN correspondent, who reported from Ukrainian-controlled parts of Russia's Kursk region for "illegally" crossing the border.The FSB claimed it had started charges against CNN, Italy's RAI, and two Ukrainian journalists for illegally crossing the state border, which is punishable by up to five years in jail, and that they will be added to an international wanted list soon.
(2024-08-22). Putin's Old Spy Friend Drops Huge 'Direct Attack On West' Hint As Ukraine Brags About US Weapons. hindustantimes.com As Ukraine boasts about its use of American weapons on Russian territory and against Russian infrastructure like bridges, a close friend of Russia President Vladimir Putin has dropped a significant hint on a potential direct attack on the West. A former spy who served with Putin in East Germany before the collapse of the Soviet Union made the comments amid Ukraine's first confirmation of using US-made missile systems to target Russian bridges in Kursk. This development signifies a crossing of Putin's red line regarding Western weaponry being used on Russian soil, raising questions about the potential consequences…
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(2024-08-22). Israel's Secret Scheme to Skirt US Laws and Influence American Politics. mintpressnews.com Leaked documents have revealed that Israeli government officials, along with Zionist lobby groups, actively sought legal advice to circumvent U.S. regulations under the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) in their efforts to influence American elections and push anti-constitutional legislation. | According to a joint
(2024-08-22). Doctor Recounts Treating Patients in Gaza Injured in US-Enabled Massacres. truthout.org Tanya Haj-Hassan is a pediatric intensive care physician who has volunteered in Gaza multiple times over the past 10 months. She joins us to recount what she witnessed there and to explain why she is calling for an end to U.S. support for the Israeli military and the resumption of comprehensive humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip. Over the course of Israel's assault, Haj-Hassan has treated victims… |
(2024-08-22). A new, dangerous phase: Failure to strike an Israel-Hamas deal heightens risk of wider Mideast conflict. haaretz.com Recent U.S. optimism about securing a cease-fire may be overblown. While Blinken's presence assured that Hezbollah or Iran wouldn't retaliate against Israel during the DNC, intelligence suggests that the Lebanese militants are determined to carry out a revenge attack soon. In Washington, the hope is that the miracle will last at least another day…
(2024-08-22). Why a cease-fire deal with Hezbollah now is bad for Israel. haaretz.com Linking the achievement of truces in Gaza and Lebanon, as international mediators hope to do, would hand the eliminationist Hezbollah a propaganda victory, with dangerous repercussions for Israel's deterrence and defense…
(2024-08-22). Palestinians report at least 22 killed in Israeli strikes across Gaza so far Thursday. haaretz.com Palestinian Health Ministry: Three dead in IDF strike in Tul Karm, West Bank ‚ñ IDF strikes Hezbollah targets as rockets target Israel's north ‚ñ Biden stresses 'urgency' of sealing Gaza deal in call with Netanyahu ‚ñ Netanyahu vows that Israeli Air Force is ready for any scenario in northern Israel ‚ñ IDF says it killed IRGC militant in Lebanon and that fighter jets killed Hezbollah militant overnight…
(2024-08-22). Israel will collapse within a year if the war of attrition against Hamas and Hezbollah continues. haaretz.com
(2024-08-22). Israel calls up reservists as Gaza, Lebanon strain military. newarab.com 
The Soldiers who were previously told to stand down have now been called up for reserve duty, according to reports in Israeli media…
(2024-08-22). Israeli strikes in Lebanon spark warnings of all-out war. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Tensions between Israel and Lebanon have sharply escalated, raising fears of a full-scale conflict. Israeli artillery targeted multiple sites in southern Lebanon, including the town of Beit Lif, while warplanes shattered the sound barrier over Beirut and the southern regions.This intensification follows the assassination of Khalil al-Maqdah, brother of Fatah leader Munir al-Maqdah, in an Israeli drone strike on Sidon. The Israeli army confirmed the strike, stating that they targeted al-Maqdah in a raid on southern Sidon.The escalation is further fueled by calls from Israeli National Security Minister It…
(2024-08-22). Labor's push to designate southern Lebanon a 'declared area' must be challenged. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-08-22). Israel intensifies strikes on Lebanon as China urges evacuation. newarab.com 
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…
(2024-08-22). Peter Dutton's Palestinian problem. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-08-22). Democrats Who Say They Want A Ceasefire Vote For More Military Aid. popularresistance.org "We rally, we march, and we continue to fight like hell for our rights!," wrote the organizers in a social media post. "The Democratic Party has funneled billions of dollars to support a genocide that Israel is committing on the Palestinian people with our tax dollars and the people say no more! No more money for bombs and war, we want our money to go to free education, housing, and healthcare! We want justice for all of our communities all across the United States and we will fight for it until we get it!" | Mondoweiss spoke with Lara Haddadin, who has been an organizer with the U.S. Palestinian Community Networ…
(2024-08-22). West's response to Ukraine, Gaza war sheer duplicity: Anwar Ibrahim. ummid.com Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim while reiterating his country's support for Palestinians slammed the double standard vis-a-vis the Russia-Ukraine war and Israeli genocide in Gaza.
(2024-08-22). Desperate to suppress truth about Gaza genocide, 150 pro-Israel Hollywood figures attempt to get Emmy nomination for Palestinian journalist Bisan Owda rescinded. wsws.org Diehard supporters of the Zionist regime continue their efforts to prevent the truth about the Gaza genocide from reaching the public.
(2024-08-22). Protesters call out Labor's rejection of visas for Palestinians fleeing genocide. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-08-22). Video: US children's doctor who returned from Gaza described horrific reality of genocide. skwawkbox.org 
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 …
(2024-08-22). The Gazan artist featured at Venice's Palazzo Mora. newarab.com 
"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…
(2024-08-22). This is America #199: Antifascist Report from the UK, Vicky Osterweil on Election Cycle Amidst Ongoing Genocide. itsgoingdown.org 
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…
(2024-08-22). Thousand of Chicago Protesters at DNC Oppose Harris Biden US Supported Israeli Genocide. indybay.org Thousands of people rallied in Chicago to protest the continuing genocide supported by the Democratic Party and the Harris Biden administration.
(2024-08-22). Inner West Labor votes against council investigating its ties to Gaza genocide. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-08-22). Defending Democracy from the Streets in Bolivia. counterpunch.org 
(2024-08-22). U.S. Aircraft Carrier With F-35 Jets Reaches Middle East As Iran Mulls All-Out War On Israel | Watch. hindustantimes.com Iran Vs Israel | Israel Attack: The US military increased its presence in the Middle East amid fear of Iran's Haniyeh revenge strike on Israel. USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier and strike group reached the United States Central Command (CENTCOM) area of responsibility on August 22. It is equipped with F-35C and F/A-18 Block III fighter jets and is also accompanied by Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 21 and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 9.
(2024-08-22). China-Egypt joint Mediterranean naval exercises conclude. newarab.com 
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…
(2024-08-22). World Humanitarian Day: ICRC President on attacks against aid workers. icrc.org
(2024-08-22). Three Wise Monkeys. dissidentvoice.org 
(2024-08-22). Armenia's hope for the West's help will bring disappointment. infobrics.org Armenian society and politics are turning to the West without paying attention to the risks. The Armenian state is now facing economic and social crisis.
(2024-08-22). War brings demographic catastrophe to Ukraine. infobrics.org The Kiev regime is making the country uninhabitable for its own citizens.
(2024-08-22). BRICS vs. G-7: The Battle for Global Economic Supremacy. infobrics.org BRICS comprising of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa is an organization that was made in 2009 for assisting each other. This actually come into being right after the economic crisis of 2008. When economic crisis occurs, developed nation like G-7 did not abet other nations which ultimately urge these countries to build an organization to assist each other and do economic collaborations…
(2024-08-22). US cyber aggression against Russia backfiring. infobrics.org America's efforts to train the Kiev regime in cyber warfare go back nearly a decade. Since then, thousands (if not tens of thousands) acquired various skills that can be used either in war or in cybercrime. And not every hacker is willing to "fight for Ukraine" when it's far easier to use those skills to steal millions from unsuspecting individuals from all over the world, including Western countries that financed it all.
(2024-08-22). Azerbaijan Formally Submits Application to Join BRICS. infobrics.org Azerbaijan formally submitted its application to join the BRICS group, according to an announcement made by the head of the press service at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs…
(2024-08-22). New Cuban Missile Crisis-like episode on the way – this time in Germany. infobrics.org Beyond economic suicide, Europe is now placing itself at risk, militarily. With the deployment of American nuclear warheads to Germany, the world becomes a less safe place, and the future looks darker.
(2024-08-22). Russia-China Trade May Reach $300 Billion by 2030 – Denis Manturov. infobrics.org The 11th meeting of the Russian-Chinese Intergovernmental Commission on Investment Cooperation co-chaired by First Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Denis Manturov and Vice Premier of the State Council of the People's Republic of China Ding Xuexiang has taken place…
(2024-08-22). Democrats Propose No Change On Unflinching Support For Israel. popularresistance.org Following the first day of the Democratic National Convention, which runs from August 19 to 22 in Chicago, delegates voted to approved the 2024 Democratic Party platform. Notably, the platform still reads: "President Biden, Vice President Harris, and Democrats are running to finish the job." | While there are still no concrete policies outlined in the Harris-Walz official campaign website, the 2024 Democratic Party platform can be seen as the first glimpse into what this administration promises to offer to the people of the US. | Many were waiting to see if the platform would indicate any changes to the Democrati…
(2024-08-22). Police Arrest Several Journalists While Cracking Down On DNC Protest. popularresistance.org During the Democratic National Convention, Chicago police aggressively cracked down on a protest outside of the Israeli consulate. Officers carried out a mass arrest that included multiple members of the press, according to several independent reporters that were on the ground. | Josh Pacheco, a photojournalist from New York City, and Olya Fedorova, a freelance photojournalist, were singled out by police and arrested and charged with "disorderly conduct." | Police reportedly damaged Pacheco and Fedorova's camera equipment during their arrests, and they were released from the Area 3 police station in the early mor…
(2024-08-22). DNC Tells Uncommitted Delegates There Won't Be Any Pro-Palestinian Speaker. truthout.org Since the start of the week at the Democratic National Convention (DNC), pro-Palestinian voices, including the uncommitted delegates who have dedicated themselves to a ceasefire in Gaza and an arms embargo on Israel, have sought to have a Palestinian speaker included in the programming. Early on Thursday morning, the leaders of that movement were told that wasn't going to happen. |
(2024-08-22). Hundreds of Police Smother Palestine Solidarity Protests Outside DNC. truthout.org Israel's assault on Gaza and the resulting humanitarian crisis is not getting much airtime on the main stage of the Democratic National Convention (DNC). Inside the convention hall, Democratic leaders act as if the death toll of 40,000 Palestinians is an uncomfortable fact to avoid during a celebration of party unity. But outside the convention, where protesters gather alongside the long… |
(2024-08-22). As Walz Accepted VP Nom, Pro-Palestinian Demonstrators Staged a Sit-In. truthout.org Night three of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago concluded in the traditional manner, with the party's vice presidential nominee giving an acceptance speech before a crowd of excited delegates. As the night's events were progressing, however, uncommitted delegates dedicated to pushing the party toward supporting a ceasefire in Gaza and placing an arms embargo against Israel… |
(2024-08-22). Israel Is Evacuating Palestinians From Safe Zones With Critical Water Wells. truthout.org Israel's forced evacuations in Gaza are now so widespread that Palestinians are not only being almost completely separated from crucial resources like water, they are also being squeezed into a "safe zone" that has shrunk to a point where they are never more than a few blocks away from the frontline of Israel's ground assault, humanitarian groups warn. According to the UN Relief and Works… |
(2024-08-22). Activists push AXA to divest from Israeli banks over Gaza war. newarab.com 
The move has been hailed as a major victory for the The
(2024-08-22). Soft Normalization: Saudi Arabia Quietly Engages With Israel. orinocotribune.com By Mawadda Iskandar — Aug 20, 2024 |
(2024-08-22). Israeli college backtracks Jewish-Arab event marking Oct. 7, citing 'reputational' concerns. haaretz.com The Sapir Academic College, located just outside Sderot near the Gaza border, had already confirmed a date for the event. 'How might it stain the college's name?' An organizer asked, while a staff member blasted the 'pathetic decision' by the leadership…
(2024-08-22). Israel kills top Fatah member as Gaza truce talks stumble. newarab.com 
(2024-08-22). Biden Pushes for Gaza Cease-fire Deal, Israel and Hamas Hold Firm on Demands. themedialine.org 
(2024-08-22). The Heat: Middle East Crisis. america.cgtn.com 
(2024-08-22). Israeli forces arrest four West Bank suspects for 'terrorist acts against Palestinians,' including fatal rampage in Jit. haaretz.com This is the first arrest in connection with the settler riots in the Palestinian West Bank village of Jit, where one Palestinian was killed…
(2024-08-22). Gaza's banks halt all operations as Israel expands assault. newarab.com 
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…
(2024-08-22). Permanent Gaza ceasefire remains elusive, despite growing global pressure to end war: Experts. channelnewsasia.com United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken ended his ninth visit to the Middle East without a breakthrough.
(2024-08-22). US Major Sponsor of Terrorism: Iranian Spokesman. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Iranian Foreign Ministry's spokesperson slammed the US government as the world's biggest sponsor of terrorism, the only regime that has used atomic bombs against civilians, and the main supporter of the criminal Israeli regime.
(2024-08-22). Netanyahu 'unlikely' to budge on a key demand for Gaza ceasefire. newarab.com 
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…
(2024-08-22). "I Was Pulled Off of the Sidewalk": At Least 3 Journalists Arrested Covering DNC Protests. theintercept.com 
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…
(2024-08-22). Netanyahu's Son On Iran's Radar? Israeli PM's Son's Miami Apartment Locked Down After… | Watch. hindustantimes.com Security scare for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's son in the United States amid tensions with Iran. Yair Netanyahu's Miami home was put under lockdown after a warning about a suspicious object, according to Israel's N12. Residents received a message from the building management and police department telling them to stay indoors and not to go near the windows. A resident told N12 that the building's WhatsApp group was filled with rumours of bombs.
(2024-08-22). Thousands flee as Israel orders evacuations in Gaza's Deir el-Balah. aljazeera.com Displaced Palestinians have been forced to move again, but say no place is safe in the besieged enclave.
(2024-08-22). The battle to document Israeli settler violence in Masafer Yatta. newarab.com 
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…
(2024-08-22). Blinken 'sentenced ceasefire talks to death' with Hamas, Netanyahu remarks. middleeasteye.net 
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…
(2024-08-22). Israeli army prosecutor: Sde Teiman soldiers beat, tased, sodomized Gaza detainee. haaretz.com The five IDF soldiers arrested last month are accused of severely abusing a Palestinian detainee. The military prosecutor had requested they remain under house arrest for an additional two weeks…
(2024-08-22). Arrests of Palestinian journalists since start of Israel-Gaza war. Doja Daoud
(2024-08-22). Emmys defend Gaza's Bisan Owda nomination against pro-Israel bid. newarab.com 
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".
(2024-08-22). Netanyahu and Sinwar lack a Gaza exit strategy as Egypt fights to keep cease-fire talks alive. haaretz.com Both Israel's Prime Minister and Hamas' leader act as if they have an inexhaustible basket of options. In this reality, the hostages in Gaza have very little reason for hope…
(2024-08-22). Israeli Soldiers Shoot A Palestinian In Tulkarem. imemc.org 
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 …
(2024-08-22). Houthi Attack Burns Sets Oil Tanker Ablaze & Drifting In Red Sea | Iran Proxy's Hodeidah Revenge. hindustantimes.com Houthi rebels attacked a Greek-flagged oil tanker in the Red Sea a day after Israel struck Hodeidah port in Yemen. According to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations, the oil tanker with 25 crew members on board came under repeated attacks, resulting in fire. The attack was said to be the most serious in the Red Sea in recent weeks.
(2024-08-22). 11 killed in Israeli strike on Gaza's Beit Lahiya. tribune.com.pk 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…
(2024-08-22). Israeli bombing kills 11 in Gaza amid deadly West Bank strike. newarab.com 
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
(2024-08-22). Army Abducts A Child Near Salfit. imemc.org 
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 …
(2024-08-22). Christian denominations' mixed views on Israel's war on Gaza. newarab.com 
(2024-08-22). Hundreds of protesters rally at park and train station on Democratic convention's 3rd night. whyy.org More than 1,000 pro-Palestinian protesters marched Wednesday past a park where pro-Israel demonstrators had gathered earlier and toward the arena hosting the third night of the The demonstration, which stayed largely peaceful, came a day after As marchers passed under a
(2024-08-22). Palestinian President Abbas forms committee to prepare for Gaza visit amid crisis. tribune.com.pk 
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…
(2024-08-22). Israeli intelligence head takes responsibility for 7 Oct failure. newarab.com 
Israel's outgoing head of military intelligence took responsibility for his country's failures to defend its border on
(2024-08-22). Israeli forces continue West Bank raids, arrests, demolitions. newarab.com 
Israeli forces continued raids across the occupied West Bank on Wednesday, injuring one man and detaining two other people in separate incidents. | A 30-year-old Palestinian man suffered shrapnel wounds to his hand after Israeli forces stormed Nablus' Old City at dawn, raiding several neighbourhoods amid the firing of tear gas and sound bombs, Palestinian news agency Wafa reported. | Raids also took place at the Balata camp and the villages around al-Kafriyat. | In the town of Faroun, south of Tulkarm, a man was arrested after being ordered to report to Israeli intelligence at the Taybeh crossing. A woman, ide…
(2024-08-22). 'Smash Hamas' vs. 'Bring them home': How Israeli hostages became pawns in an ugly political game. haaretz.com Activists calling to release the hostages held in Gaza feel the urgency as a matter of their core national identity, while on the Israeli right, the belief is that any deal will work to incentivize Hamas. If only these dilemmas were on the minds of Netanyahu and his ministers…
(2024-08-22). Soldiers Shoot A Palestinian Near Jerusalem. imemc.org 
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, …
(2024-08-22). Israeli PM rejects claims of troop pullout from key Gaza-Egypt border area. tribune.com.pk 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…
(2024-08-22). "Israel wants to provoke the US into a big war against Iran" unitedworldint.com Russia's perspective on developments in the Middle East. West Asia is going through historic days. The assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh by Israel in Tehran is on the world agenda. Iran's response is being discussed. Meanwhile Türkiye and Syria are likely to take steps towards normalisation after 11 years. How does Russia view the …
(2024-08-22). Israeli Forces Shoot Three Palestinians Near Nablus. imemc.org 
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 …
(2024-08-22). When will we stop falling for fabricated antisemitism scandals. newarab.com 
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…
(2024-08-22). 'The time is now': Addressing DNC, parents of U.S.-Israeli hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin call for deal to end agony. haaretz.com Jon Polin and Rachel Goldberg, whose son Hersh was kidnapped on October 7, tell Democrats that, 'in a competition of pain, there are no winners'. Many in the crowd chanted 'bring them home'…
(2024-08-22). Biden presses Netanyahu for Gaza truce and hostage release. tribune.com.pk 
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…
(2024-08-22). Smotrich-omics are neither good nor bad, they're just ugly. haaretz.com Israel's finance minister has better things to do than worry about the economy. But grousing about support for religious and settler elements at the expense of sensible policies misses the point…
(2024-08-22). Israel wants Camp David amendment to keep army on Gaza border. newarab.com 
Israel has reportedly requested that the 2005 Sources said that Israel was pushing for the 2005 agreement to be scrapped with amendments to be made to the
(2024-08-22). Three Palestinians killed in Israeli strike on occupied West Bank. aljazeera.com Israeli forces have carried out near-daily raids in the territory, killing more than 600 Palestinians since October.
(2024-08-22). Journalist casualties in the Israel-Gaza war. cpj.org
(2024-08-22). Jewish National Assembly paid £28,000 for Braverman Israel trip. newarab.com 
(2024-08-22). Fairfield council asked to disclose any ties with Israel. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-08-22). 'Iran to attack Israel within 24 hours': Secret IRGC code leaked. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – The world is living in continuous fear waiting for the Iranian response to the assassination of Hamas Leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran, which Israel is blamed for. Iran said that the killing of the Hamas chief will not pass easily and would take revenge at the right time.A photo has reignited the discussion about a near Iranian attack against Israel on August 22. According to the claim, the picture contains a secret code by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).Many claimed that the alleged secret code means that Iran has issued a "NOTAM (Notice to Airmen) for the eastern regions of Tehran in con…
(2024-08-22). Parents of U.S.-Israeli hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin to Haaretz: We're overwhelmed by positive reception at DNC. haaretz.com Jon Polin and Rachel Goldberg, whose son Hersh was kidnapped on October 7, addressed the Democratic National Convention to chants of 'Bring them home'…
(2024-08-22). Gaza eyewitnesses recall school attack horror. aljazeera.com Palestinians have been describing the Israeli attack on al-Tabin school shelter in Gaza that killed more than 100 people…
(2024-08-22). Soldiers Throw a Concussion Grenade Into a Vehicle in Hebron, Injure One. imemc.org 
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 …
(2024-08-22). Trump accuses Schumer of being a Hamas member, blames Democrats for Israel losing PR battle. haaretz.com Former president also bemoaned 'Jewish lobby's' loss of influence, in comments Republicans would have likely condemned as antisemitic if they came from a Democratic critic of organizations such as AIPAC…
(2024-08-22). Egypt rejects Israel's new plan on Gaza corridor. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- The American news outlet "Axios" reports that President Joe Biden plans to speak with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to urge greater flexibility regarding the Gaza-Egypt border during ceasefire talks. Biden's intervention comes as Israel faces growing international pressure to soften its stance on the Philadelphi Corridor, a 14.5-kilometer strip along Gaza's southern border with Egypt.In the ongoing ceasefire negotiations, Hamas is demanding a complete Israeli withdrawal from Gaza, including from the Philadelphi Corridor. Israel, however, insists on maintaining control over the corridor, citi…
(2024-08-22). Who was Khalil Maqdah and why did Israel assassinate him. newarab.com 
(2024-08-22). 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.
(2024-08-22). 'Uncommitted' holds sit-in protest after DNC refuses to give time to Palestinian-American speaker. haaretz.com Protest comes after Minnesota AG Keith Ellison, a vocal critic of Israel, told delegates that 'Kamala Harris is listening to us on Gaza'…
(2024-08-22). Three Palestinians killed by Israeli drone strike in West Bank's Tulkarm, ministry says. haaretz.com The Israeli army said the drone targeted a group of armed men that posed danger to IDF and Shin Bet forces, that began operating in the city overnight into Thursday…
(2024-08-22). Israeli Soldiers Abduct Eight Palestinians In West Bank. imemc.org 
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 …
(2024-08-22). 'No room left' for Gaza families fleeing tanks in Deir al-Balah. newarab.com 
(2024-08-22). How the SDF's release of IS prisoners could impact Iraq. newarab.com 
In July, the
(2024-08-22). Visualizing Palestine shows why infographics matter. newarab.com 
(2024-08-22). Blinken 'proposes international force' on Gaza-Egypt border. newarab.com 
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has The proposal was apparently poorly received in Egy…
(2024-08-22). Taliban appoints ambassador to UAE for first time since takeover. newarab.com 
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…
(2024-08-22). UK charities say govt immigration plan will hit most vulnerable. newarab.com 
Refugee charities have slammed the The Home Office announced on Wednesday plans to crack down on people…
(2024-08-22). Redefining British-Muslim love in Peanut Butter and Blueberries. newarab.com 
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…
(2024-08-22). Al-Aqsa still under threat on 55th anniversary of arson attack. newarab.com 
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…
(2024-08-22). The worrying road ahead for Muslim sportswomen amid hijab bans. newarab.com 
When Dutch Olympian runner Sifan's act of solidarity with the French hijab-wearing athletes who were
(2024-08-22). Biden to speak with Netanyahu on Gaza ceasefire talks. newarab.com The call follows U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken's whirlwind trip to the Middle East that ended on Tuesday with…
(2024-08-22). Comoros becomes 165th member of WTO. newarab.com 
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…
(2024-08-22). Jewish organisations and doctors receive emailed threats. newarab.com 
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…
(2024-08-22). Hirak Rif prisoners left out of Morocco's recent royal pardon. newarab.com 
Once again, leaders of On Tuesday night, activists, families, and supporters of the jailed Rif protesters eagerly awaited "the royal pardon" ann…
(2024-08-22). Mariners rescued from oil tanker stricken in Red Sea attacks. newarab.com 
A French destroyer rescued 29 mariners from an oil tanker that came under repeated attack in the Yemen's
(2024-08-22). Pakistan charges man over misinformation linked to UK riots. newarab.com 
(2024-08-22). Tunisian court orders pre-trial detention of Saied opponent. newarab.com 
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
(2024-08-22). Egypt expresses scepticism of Gaza ceasefire proposal. newarab.com 
(2024-08-22). UN rights expert says ban from Afghanistan a backwards step. newarab.com 
(2024-08-22). The Obamas give boost to Harris's presidential campaign at DNC. newarab.com 
Barack Obama told fellow Democrats in Former president
(2024-08-22). Iran's parliament approves Pezeshkian's unity cabinet. newarab.com 
Iran's parliament approved President In contrast to former President Ebrahim Raisi's
(2024-08-22). A Long Walk From Gaza: One Palestinian woman's quest for freedom. newarab.com 
(2024-08-22). OAS Tries To Put Pressure on Venezuela, ALBA-TCP and ALBA Movements Call for Respect of Venezuela's Sovereignty. orinocotribune.com The nearly-defunct OAS held a special session on Friday to discuss the situation in Venezuela and passed a US-proposed resolution on the same day. | On Friday, August 16, the Organization of American States, OAS, passed a resolution to request that the Venezuelan CNE publish the electoral tallies from the July 28 presidential election. The The resolution was proposed by the Un…
(2024-08-22). Richard Medhurst And The Right To Armed Resistance. popularresistance.org We were waiting for Richard Medhurst to arrive and join our panel at the Beautiful Days festival, when he was arrested and imprisoned for 23.5 hours last Thursday. Obviously we were all worried sick about him. | It is now becoming easier to list the truly dissident U.K. journalists who have not been arrested for terrorism than those who have! This fascist ploy of labeling journalists as terrorists is incredible. | Richard's case is slightly different to that of other journalists including myself, John Laughland, Vanessa Beeley, Johanna Ross, Kit Klarenberg and many more to suffer the same treatment, in that Richa…
(2024-08-22). DNC Swarms With Police As Activists March For Palestine, Abortion Rights. popularresistance.org Protests against the Democratic National Convention DNC) kicked off on Sunday night with hundreds of people marching for Palestinian liberation and reproductive justice under a notably heavy police presence in downtown Chicago. | The Bodies Outside of Unjust Laws march showcased the palpable anger greeting Democrats in the streets as they arrive in Chicago for three days of celebrations ahead of Vice President Kamala Harris's official nomination for president. | The protest was organized by a coalition of Palestine solidarity, LGBTQ and reproductive rights groups that are frustrated with the Democratic Party's fa…
(2024-08-22). Chicago Firefighters Protest For New Contract During 2024 DNC. popularresistance.org Chicago, IL — Just blocks away from the United Center, where the 2024 Democratic National Convention is being held, Chicago firefighters are protesting for a new contract. Patrick Cleary, President of the Chicago Fire Fighters Union Local 2, said they've "been without a contract with the city for over three years" and are "trying to turn up the heat" by protesting during four days of the DNC. Cleary said the main issues are manning variances, Battalion chief aides the need for 20 more ambulances. | "The city has neither accepted nor rejected our proposals. They've been dragging their feet for three years an…
(2024-08-22). Greek oil tanker on fire and adrift after multiple attacks in Red Sea. aljazeera.com The Sounion was on its way from Iraq to Athens when it was attacked by more than a dozen people in two small boats.
(2024-08-22). The DNC Fiddles While the World Burns. scheerpost.com 
(2024-08-22). The Weakness of Progressive Latin American Governments in These Precarious Times. scheerpost.com 
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.
(2024-08-22). Palestinian Rights Advocates Hold Sit-In After DNC Refuses Speaking Slot. scheerpost.com 
(2024-08-22). Trump Was Never a 'Moderate' on Foreign Policy. scheerpost.com 
(2024-08-22). Chicago Police Arrest Several Journalists While Cracking Down on DNC Protest. scheerpost.com 
(2024-08-22). Danny Davis in the House and Ania K Thrilled with Vladimir Putin. sonar21.com 
(2024-08-22). Zimbabwe: Arbitrary detention and alleged torture of Namatai Kwekweza, Robson Chere and Samuel Gwenzi. fidh.org
(2024-08-22). India: UN Human Rights Committee calls for protection of human rights defenders and reform of counter-terrorism laws. fidh.org Front Line Defenders (FLD) together with the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT), within the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, welcome the findings of the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Committee following its review of India's situation of civil and political rights. FLD and the Observatory urge the government to take immediate steps to address the serious concerns expressed by the (…) | – |
(2024-08-22). Report: RFK Jr. Expected to End Presidential Bid and Endorse Trump. truthout.org Following months of increasingly obvious hints, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will drop his longshot Independent presidential bid and endorse former U.S. President Donald Trump, the 2024 GOP nominee, according to a Wednesday report from NBC News. The network cited "two sources familiar with the plan," including one who said the Kennedy and Trump campaigns are working out the details of a joint… |
(2024-08-22). Spurned by the DNC, the Uncommitted Movement Is Staging a Sit-In for Palestine. truthout.org June Rose's hope was simultaneously realistic and wildly far-fetched. "All I hope to get out of this and everything else that we're doing are meaningful policy concessions," Rose, an Uncommitted delegate from Rhode Island, told me shortly before heading to Chicago for this week's Democratic National Convention (DNC). "If attending doesn't lead to the Vice President taking a new posture… |
(2024-08-22). Arkansas Supreme Court Disqualifies Abortion Amendment From November Ballot. truthout.org Abortion rights defenders in Arkansas said Thursday it was "a dark day" after the state's Supreme Court ruled a ballot measure that would enshrine stronger reproductive rights protections for people in the state was ineligible for November election ballots. The court ruled 4-3 in favor of arguments presented by Republican officials including Secretary of State John Thurston and Attorney… |
(2024-08-22). Photo: Hitler poses like Trump amid assassination attempt. albawaba.com 
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…
(2024-08-22). Two vessels attacked off Yemen's Hodeida and Aden coasts. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- A commercial ship was attacked off the coast of Hodeidah, Yemen, early Wednesday morning, according to the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO). The vessel, which was sailing 77 nautical miles from shore, was approached by two small boats carrying armed men.The ship's captain initially reported that the boats attempted to communicate with the ship, leading to a brief exchange of fire. As the ship managed to increase its distance from the attackers by 2 nautical miles, it was struck twice by unknown projectiles.In a subsequent update, the captain reported a second attack that caused the ship to catch fir…
(2024-08-22). Pharmaceutical factory blast kills at least 17 in India. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – A senior state official told reporters that a blast jolted a pharmaceutical manufacturing plant in Andhra Pradesh state, India, killing at least 17 people and injuring 40+.The blast on Wednesday happened at the 40-acre complex of privately held Escientia Advanced Sciences in the Anakapalli area, marking the state's deadliest event of this kind in recent years.Nearly 40 individuals were hurt, and rescue efforts were concluded, Industries Secretary N. Yuvaraj told Reuters. Escientia did not immediately reply to a request from Reuters for comment, but government officials feared an explosion at the chemic…
(2024-08-22). Boeing scrutiny deepens, halts 777X flight testing due to a part failure. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Boeing has suffered another setback to its quality reputation by suspending flight testing of its upcoming 777X wide-body jet after discovering the breakdown of a component linking the engine to the aircraft fuselage, the firm informed AFP on Tuesday.During routine maintenance, the business claimed to have found damage to the customized component, which is located between the engine and the aircraft frame. The remaining three 777-9 aircraft in its test fleet have subsequently been grounded. According to Boeing, there were no further planned flight tests for other aircrafts."During scheduled maintenance…
(2024-08-22). Al-Nassr probable lineup vs Al-Raed – Saudi Pro League 2024-25. albawaba.com Saudi Pro League giants Al-Nassr begin the new 2024-25 season on Thursday when they welcome Al-Raed to Al-Awwal Park.The Riyadh-based side will look to overcome their recent Saudi Super Cup final disappointment, as they begin a new campaign led by veteran star Cristiano Ronaldo.Match date: Thursday, August 22 | Kick-off time: 18: 00 (GMT)…
(2024-08-22). Man City agree to re-sign Gundogan from Barcelona. albawaba.com Barcelona star Ilkay Gundogan is on his way back to Manchester City after agreeing to a one-year deal, as per The Athletic.The former Germany international is set to wear the City jersey just one year after his departure.The 33-year-old will sign for the Premier League champions, with the option to extend for an additional year. He will even sacrifice the remaining two years of wages that he would have earned at Barca in order to facilitate the transfer.The midfielder made 51 appearances in all competitions for the Catalan giants last term.However, he was told that he wasn't part of plans for the new season follo…
(2024-08-22). Donald Trump accused of racism? "Highly overrated Jewish governor" Josh Shapiro. albawaba.com 
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…
(2024-08-22). Hailey Bieber secretly gives birth, what's the sex of the baby. albawaba.com 
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…
(2024-08-22). Photos of Brigitte Macron in bikini raise doubts about her femininity. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – The gender debate of France's First Lady Brigitte Macron has been going on for years after a claim was made that President Emmanuel Macron's wife is transgender and was born as a "man".New photos went viral on social media showing Brigitte Macron wearing bikini on a yacht with Macron sparking wide fuss as many claimed that the photos of the First Lady of France show a hidden "penis".In another photo, Brigitte Macron was seen in a dark blue one-piece bikini with an extra thing appearing in her genital place as many allegedly said that her gender is "obvious". A person commented on X: "Brigitte Macron is…
(2024-08-22). Ways to know you're in deep love. albawaba.com ALBAWABA Knowing you're in deep love is a profound and often transformative experience. Here are some signs that might indicate you're in deep love: You Prioritize Their Happiness: When you're deeply in love, their happiness becomes as important as your own. You find joy in their successes, comfort in their smiles, and you're willing to go out of your way to make them happy.You Feel a Strong Emotional Connection: Deep love isn't just about physical attraction; it's about feeling emotionally bonded to someone. You share your deepest thoughts, fears, and dreams with them, knowing that they'll understand and support…
(2024-08-22). Amouranth banned on YouTube over sexual content. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – YouTuber, streamer, and OnlyFans model Amouranth made headlines after her ASMR YouTube channel was banned from the video-sharing platform for sharing "sexual content."Amouranth is considered one of the biggest content creators who garnered millions of views and followers across the board but on Aug. 20, 2023, she revealed that one of her channels was taken down by YouTube resulting in a loss of views and followers, According to Dexerto. She went on to explain how it was "removed without a warning" and added how she was "just brushing the mic with a paintbrush" and questioned why YouTube removed her acc…
(2024-08-22). Is cold milk bad in the morning. albawaba.com ALBAWABA The idea of whether cold milk is bad in the morning is often influenced by cultural beliefs, personal preferences, and individual health considerations. Here are some factors to consider: 1. Digestive Comfort: Cold milk can be difficult to digest for some people, especially in the morning when the digestive system is just waking up. Drinking cold milk might cause discomfort, bloating, or even a stomachache in those who have sensitive stomachs or lactose intolerance.2. Ayurvedic Perspective: In Ayurveda, an ancient Indian system of medicine, it's believed that cold foods and drinks can slow d…
(2024-08-22). McDonald's Instagram hacked by Crypto scammer, making $700k. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Hackers have gained access to the official Instagram page of the fast-food franchise McDonald's in order to sell a deceptive token that is based on the Solana cryptocurrency dubbed 'Grimace'.A post on the chain's Instagram page linked to a "McDonald's experiment" on the blockchain platform Solana, according to screenshots shared by users on X (formerly). Another post urged readers to share if they had the coin with the name of Grimace, the purple figure from the chain.According to a screenshot that has been making the rounds on the internet, the description on the Instagram page of McDonald's has been…
(2024-08-22). 'The honour of my life': Walz accepts VP nomination at DNC. aljazeera.com Tim Walz takes stage with message of hope and freedom promising to defeat Trump and Vance in November election.
(2024-08-22). Andrew and Tristan Tate detained in Romania in new trafficking probe. aljazeera.com Romanian authorities say probe relates to alleged crimes including human trafficking and sex with a minor.
(2024-08-22). In Dadaab, football is now the best medicine the refugee camp can provide. aljazeera.com Kenya's Dadaab refugee camp has rapidly expanded in its 34 years, and now sport is one of the inhabitants' best hopes.
(2024-08-22). Gunmen attack school van in Pakistan's Punjab, killing two children. aljazeera.com Police believe attacker motivated by personal 'enmity', but investigators also probing possibility of 'terrorism'.
(2024-08-22). New Zealand's White Island volcano erupts, flights grounded. aljazeera.com Scientists warn volcano off coast of North Island could continue venting for "weeks to months" to come.
(2024-08-22). Protests across Indonesia as parliament delays change to election law. aljazeera.com Fears of a constitutional crisis grow after the government and the judiciary find themselves on opposing sides.
(2024-08-22). We need urgent climate action in conflict zones. aljazeera.com Climate change is exacerbating conflicts in the Middle East and yet very little is being done to address it.
(2024-08-22). Video: Hijabi women arrested during US anti-war protest. aljazeera.com An Al Jazeera reporter filmed the arrest of two women wearing hijabs during anti-war protests in the US city of Chicago.
(2024-08-22). What's happening with the Gaza ceasefire talks? aljazeera.com
(2024-08-22). Video: Walz accepts VP nomination at Democratic convention. aljazeera.com The Democrats' candidate for the US vice presidency Tim Walz urged supporters to fight for an election win, at the DNC.
(2024-08-22). Robert F Kennedy Jr to drop US presidential bid, back Trump, reports say. aljazeera.com Independent candidate is scheduled to give a speech about 'path forward' in Phoenix, Arizona, on Friday.
(2024-08-22). Can India broker peace between Russia and Ukraine? aljazeera.com As Narendra Modi heads to Kyiv, some analysts say India could push the two sides towards talks – but it may not want to.
(2024-08-22). Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 909. aljazeera.com As the war enters its 909th day, these are the main developments.
(2024-08-22). Canada rail freight traffic comes to a standstill over labour dispute. aljazeera.com The standoff could cause economic damage and supply chain problems for businesses and consumers in Canada and the US.
(2024-08-22). US charges former democracy activist with spying for China. aljazeera.com The New York resident fled China after being imprisoned for participating in activities that led to Tiananmen protests.
(2024-08-22). Why are Mexico's judges striking over AMLO's proposed judicial reforms? aljazeera.com Change pushed by the Morena party would see judges elected by popular vote, in what some see as a political power grab.
(2024-08-22). Gaza protesters keep pressure up as Harris-Walz celebrated in Chicago DNC. aljazeera.com Al Jazeera witnesses violent arrest of two hijab-wearing women as thousands in Chicago rally for Palestinian rights.
(2024-08-22). Kamala Harris Double Dealing & Environmental Deceptions At Hunters Point & Treasure Island. indybay.org The role of Democratic Party presidential candidate Kamala Harris in San Francisco and the development for condos at Hunters Point and Treasure Island is the focus of an interview by Ann Garrison of environmentalist Angel Bradley…
(2024-08-22). Bangladesh: the 'Global South' debt crisis intensifies. cadtm.org
(2024-08-22). Ecuador: Resistance against the policies imposed by the World Bank, the IMF and other creditors between 2007 and 2011. cadtm.org
(2024-08-22). Ecuador's poisoned loans from the World Bank and the IMF. cadtm.org
(2024-08-22). 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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(2024-08-22). Bangladesh : Who is Muhammad Yunus, the new prime minister ? cadtm.org
(2024-08-22). From the "Committee for the Cancellation of Third World Debt" to the "Committee for the Abolition of Illegitimate Debt" cadtm.org
(2024-08-22). Peasants and Politics in Neoliberal India: The 2020-21 Peasant Movement. cadtm.org
(2024-08-22). The worst ever global debt crisis. cadtm.org
(2024-08-22). Social Movements and the Politics of Debt. cadtm.org
(2024-08-22). Our media, Puigdemont's Catalonia and the violent undemocratic traditions of the Spanish state! cadtm.org
(2024-08-22). Of Leaks and Lies: A Looming Nuclear Catastrophe Threatens the Pacific Northwest. counterpunch.org 
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…
(2024-08-22). 75 Years Ago, the KKK and Anti-Communists Teamed up to Violently Stop a Folk Concert in NY. counterpunch.org 
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…
(2024-08-22). RFK Jr. and the Politics of Opportunism. counterpunch.org 
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
(2024-08-22). The Best Families: Enduring Ruling-class Alibis. counterpunch.org 
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.
(2024-08-22). In Nigeria, at least 56 journalists attacked and harassed as protests roil region. Evelyn Okakwu 
(2024-08-22). Belarusian journalist Ksenia Lutskina released after serving nearly four years in prison. cpj.org
(2024-08-22). Azerbaijani authorities charge 6 Abzas Media journalists with 7 new offenses. cpj.org
(2024-08-22). Beijing raises concerns over U.S. considering China as a nuclear threat. ecns.cn Beijing raised serious concerns after Washington reportedly approved a secret nuclear strategy refocusing on the so-called China threat, saying the United States is, in fact, the biggest creator of strategic risks of the global nuclear threat.
(2024-08-22). Palace Museum reveals anti-scalping measures amid soaring demand. ecns.cn The Palace Museum in Beijing is fighting ticket scalping in order to provide an orderly visit experience for tourists, as it recently disclosed that during some peak hours of visit, 99 percent of ticket buyers turned out to be ticket scalpers.
(2024-08-22). Chinese espionage thriller makes debut in LA. ecns.cn The Chinese espionage thriller Decoded, which is being called a groundbreaking film that blurs the lines between dreams and reality, made its global debut in the Los Angeles area.
(2024-08-22). Myanmar hands over 307 fraud suspects. ecns.cn Law enforcement authorities in Myanmar recently handed over 307 Chinese people allegedly involved in cross-border telecom fraud to Chinese police, the Ministry of Public Security announced on Wednesday.
(2024-08-22). China boosts disability prevention screenings. ecns.cn China has made substantial progress in pre-pregnancy and prenatal screenings, as well as other disability prevention initiatives over the past decade, official figures show.
(2024-08-22). Hong Kong universities join national science teacher program. ecns.cn It's the first time that Hong Kong universities have been included in the program, which started last year.
(2024-08-22). Ford to shift EV strategy to hybrid vehicles. ecns.cn The Ford Motor Co is adjusting its electric vehicle strategy due to softer-than-expected demand, and canceling and postponing the production of certain models. It also expects to take $1.9 billion in related charges and write-downs.
(2024-08-22). China's private sector sees sustained robust growth in 2024. ecns.cn China's top economic planner, the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), released data on Tuesday indicating robust growth and sustained development in the country's private sector.
(2024-08-22). World Robot Conference 2024 opens in Beijing. ecns.cn The World Robot Conference 2024 opened on Wednesday.
(2024-08-22). China and Africa boost exchanges of TV programs. ecns.cn China and Africa are deepening cooperation in audiovisual production and more exchanges of television series and programs are expected.
(2024-08-22). Tickets on sale for 2024 Wuhan Open tennis. ecns.cn Tickets for the 2024 Wuhan Open, set to run from October 7 to 13, began selling on Tuesday in Wuhan, Hubei province. After a four-year hiatus, the highly anticipated WTA 1000 event will return to the Optics Valley International Tennis Center in Wuhan.
(2024-08-22). Chinese culture behind huge success of 'Black Myth: Wukong'. ecns.cn The video game "Black Myth: Wukong" has taken the gaming world by storm since its debut on Tuesday, impressing players with its Chinese cultural characteristics.
(2024-08-22). International University Sports Federation president visits Chengdu. ecns.cn Leonz Eder, president of the International University Sports Federation, visited Chengdu and toured the Chengdu Universiade Museum on Wednesday, according to a report from Red Star News.
(2024-08-22). Wuhan zoo welcomes first baby flamingo. ecns.cn A baby flamingo hatched in an incubator at Wuhan Wildlife Kingdom recently, marking the first successful captive breeding of the species in Hubei province.
(2024-08-22). China, Egypt hold joint naval exercise in Mediterranean Sea. ecns.cn PLA Navy recently held a joint naval exercise with the Egyptian Navy in the Mediterranean Sea, with observers on Wednesday highlighting the PLA Navy's strides toward blue water operations and the deepening of friendships with its foreign counterparts.
(2024-08-22). China pioneers world's first breakthrough in data transmission amid ChatGPT boom. ecns.cn China has made major breakthroughs in a computing power technology that can reduce data transmission costs by 50 percent, which was the first of its kind worldwide, amid the scarcest AI computing boom to support ChatGPT-like applications.
(2024-08-22). Parliamentarians praise country's development. ecns.cn Parliamentary leaders from developing countries say China has played an important role in boosting sustainable development around the world, and that developing countries should learn from China's experiences.
(2024-08-22). Financial regulator to enhance risk control. ecns.cn The administration will step up the supervision of senior management and other key personnel of such institutions to ensure they fulfill their duties diligently and effectively, Xiao said.
(2024-08-22). China holds two-thirds of global robotics patents. ecns.cn The number of effective robotics patents in China have exceeded more than 190,000, accounting for about two-thirds of the world's total.
(2024-08-22). Chinese scientists discover antimatter Anti-Hyperhydrogen-4. ecns.cn Researchers from the Institute of Modern Physics at the Chinese Academy of Sciences have discovered a new form of antimatter known as "Anti-Hyperhydrogen-4" through an international collaborative experiment, CCTV reported on Thursday.
(2024-08-22). Nation unveils guideline to improve market access. ecns.cn China unveiled a guideline on Wednesday to improve its market access system, in an effort to further optimize the business environment and support the development of both domestic and foreign-funded enterprises.
(2024-08-22). Japanese groups request stopping the discharge of nuke-contaminated water into the ocean. ecns.cn Japanese citizen groups submitted a second round of signatures requesting the immediate suspension of the discharge of nuclear-contaminated water into the ocean to the Japanese government in Tokyo on Wednesday.
(2024-08-22). China's AS700 manned airship completes 1,000-kilometer flight. ecns.cn China's homegrown civil airship, the AS700 "Xiangyun", achieved a historical milestone on Wednesday by completing first successful inter-provincial flight across 1,000 kilometers.
(2024-08-22). Study links anti-Asian hatred to economic disparities. ecns.cn A new study found that anti-Asian hate incidents (AAHIs) during the COVID-19 pandemic correlated to the degree of local economic and health disparities, and the FBI data on such incidents were different from that reported by the news media.
(2024-08-22). Culture Fact: Video game 'Black Myth: Wukong' ignites tourism boom in Shanxi. ecns.cn Following the official release of China's first AAA game, Black Myth: Wukong, on Tuesday, the game's numerous filming locations have captured the imagination of its fans.
(2024-08-22). Former principal and assistant sent to prison. ecns.cn Two former school officials in Meishan, Sichuan province, were sentenced to prison for embezzlement and bribery in May after an investigation uncovered extensive financial misconduct at Meishan Checheng High School.
(2024-08-22). Chinese cruise ship to embark on an epic voyage. ecns.cn The Chinese-funded cruise ship Blue Dream Melody is set to embark on a 33-night ultra-long-haul voyage from Shanghai on November 26, marking the end of a decade-long absence of such extensive itineraries from domestic ports.
(2024-08-22). Overseas graduates come to terms with civil service posts. ecns.cn Figures show 39,600 central government jobs are being offered this year, with there being one job per 77 applicants on average, slightly higher than the 1-70 ratio last year.ad.
(2024-08-22). BRI, African Union's Agenda 2063 in synergy, forum told. ecns.cn China is ready to promote synergy between the Belt and Road Initiative and the African Union's Agenda 2063 and the development strategies of African countries, experts said at a Sino-African forum on Wednesday.
(2024-08-22). Hydrogen electrolyzers latest star export item. ecns.cn The development of renewable energy hydrogen projects is driving a significant shift in demand for hydrogen production equipment, said Chen Xuedong, an academician at the Chinese Academy of Engineering.
(2024-08-22). Ancient salt pan yields 2,000 metric tons annually. ecns.cn Aerial view of a salt field at Nangqian County, Yushu Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Qinghai Province, Aug. 21, 2024.
(2024-08-22). Newborn disease screening programs cross 98 percent last year. ecns.cn China has made substantial progress in pre-pregnancy and prenatal screenings, as well as disability prevention initiatives over the past decade, official figures have shown.
(2024-08-22). PLA navy uses warship to transport new students for registration for the first time. ecns.cn New students lined up neatly and passed through the "departure gate," boarding the Zhenghe training ship, docked at the pier to travel to school, according to the official account of news center of Chinese PLA.
(2024-08-22). Broken Promises: Western Hypocrisy in the Global Minerals Scramble. fpif.org
(2024-08-22). Ex-president Bill Clinton, Stevie Wonder join Walz at DNC. geo.tv 
(2024-08-22). 'Honour of my life': Tim Walz formally accepts nomination as VP candidate. geo.tv 
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…
(2024-08-22). Moldova: Rebuilding lives through the cash-for-livelihood programme. icrc.org
(2024-08-22). P, Private archives, 1859-1991, 20 metres of shelf space. icrc.org
(2024-08-22). Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons: 2024 session of the Preparatory Committee for the 2026 Review Conference. icrc.org
(2024-08-22). China: Health interventions in crisis situations. icrc.org
(2024-08-22). Mexico: A regional exhibition honours the family members of missing people who died searching for their loved ones. icrc.org
(2024-08-22). Sudan: Thousands of civilians trapped in fighting have nowhere safe to go. icrc.org
(2024-08-22). Jordan: Facts & Figures for the First Half of 2024. icrc.org
(2024-08-22). 5 years of the ICRC in Fortaleza. icrc.org
(2024-08-22). Sudan faces health crisis as conflict devastates medical infrastructure. icrc.org
(2024-08-22). Ethiopia: Almost 1.5 million livestock vaccinated to support livelihoods of pastoralists affected by legacy of armed conflict. icrc.org
(2024-08-22). 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…
(2024-08-22). Historical Timeline—ICRC, Geneva Conventions and the Republic of Korea. icrc.org
(2024-08-22). 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…
(2024-08-22). 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…
(2024-08-22). Middle East: De-escalation and protection of civilians urgently needed. icrc.org
(2024-08-22). 75th Anniversary of Geneva Conventions reaffirms relevance, calls for States to recommit. icrc.org
(2024-08-22). 75th anniversary of the Geneva Conventions: Rediscovering and reviving African humanitarian traditions. icrc.org
(2024-08-22). 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…
(2024-08-22). Eight rules for "civilian hackers" during war, and four obligations for states to restrain them. icrc.org
(2024-08-22). Georgia: Remains of 16 people missing in connection with 1992-93 armed conflict handed over to families. icrc.org
(2024-08-22). Azerbaijan: Activity highlights for the first half of 2024. icrc.org
(2024-08-22). 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…
(2024-08-22). Geneva Conventions 75th Anniversary: Reaffirm commitment to IHL and make it a political priority. icrc.org
(2024-08-22). Jordan: The Essay Competition on International Humanitarian Law. icrc.org
(2024-08-22). Biden's Convention Speech Made Absurd Claims About His Gaza Policy. indybay.org Bombast with bombs…
(2024-08-22). Saturday 8/24: Free virtual screening of the documentary film "The Silent Protest: 1929 Jerusalem" indybay.org Zoom | https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_3QcbzgwVQw262gvmBeM_Ww?mc_cid=c304983e8a&mc_eid=dedfc9b833#/registration…
(2024-08-22). Saturday 9/7: Dublin Prison Survivors Speak Truth to Power. indybay.org First Unitarian Church of Oakland | 685 14th St | Oakland CA, 94612…
(2024-08-22). Tuesday 8/27: "Bad Faith": Film & Talk – White Christian Nationalism Threat to Nov. Election & Democracy. indybay.org Virtual screening and discussion…
(2024-08-22). Sunday 8/25: Debate & Action Proposals For United Front Against Fascism & For A Workers Party. indybay.org 474 Valencia St. | 'San Francisco…
(2024-08-22). Ethiopian Feminism: Kolla Women Liberation Collective defies Harem Culture. indybay.org Ethiopian women defy their misogynist culture, leave their husbands, and support each other…
(2024-08-22). Sunday 9/8: UUSF Forum: UU the Vote. indybay.org 1187 Franklin Street, San Francisco, 94109 | or Zoom, but zoom participation will not allow participation in letter writing | https://zoom.us/j/99938924898?pwd=reIcDTnWjToHrs0fL2OSqTGXitR5c0.1 | Meeting ID: 999 3892 4898…
(2024-08-22). Monday 8/19: Meet 9th District Supe candidate Roberto Hernandez. indybay.org Notable House | 189 Ellsworth St. | San Francisco CA 94110…
(2024-08-22). España 27 de Septiembre: Huelga por Palestina. indybay.org España 27 de Septiembre: Huelga por Palestina | Solidaridad! Basta Ya de genocidio!
(2024-08-22). Sunday 9/15: UUSF Forum: Election Roundup with Tim Redmond. indybay.org 1187 Franklin Street, San Francisco, 94109 | or Zoom | https://zoom.us/j/93648295440?pwd=QOFBFEWUhTGIZENQt92RV4h9qy9yA8.1 | Meeting ID: 936 4829 5440 | Passcode: 925169…
(2024-08-22). Friday 8/23: Weekly Protest in front of US Representative Mullin's office building. indybay.org 1528 El Camino Real, San Mateo, CA…
(2024-08-22). Apache Stronghold Heads East on Prayer Journey to Supreme Court. indybay.org Apache Stronghold shares their journey through the west, from the Lummi Nation to California, and in gatherings with Quechan and Hopi, and in the cities of Tucson, Phoenix and Flagstaff, Arizona. The Prayer Journey to the Supreme Court continues east in the journey to protect sacred Oak Flat from a copper mine.
(2024-08-22). Thursday 9/12: Coalition on Homelessness ArtAuction24: Transforming Art into Action. indybay.org SOMArts | 934 Brannan St | San Francisco, CA 94103…
(2024-08-22). Wednesday 8/28: Mar Monte Monthly: Next Gen Impact. indybay.org To participate in this session, click on the registration link below. Registrants will receive an email the Monday prior to the event with Zoom details. And, as always, feel free to share this widely within your networks.
(2024-08-22). Wednesday 8/21: The Political Prosecution of the Uhuru 3: The First Amendment on Trial. indybay.org Register: handsoffuhuru.org/legal…
(2024-08-22). Chile_Valdivia: A 40 años Homenaje a resistentes asesinados por la dictadura. indybay.org Chile | Valdivia: A 40 años conmemoran a resistentes a la dictadura asesinados en operación Alfa Carbón de la CNI…
(2024-08-22). authorities orders public evacuation of Yellowstone. indybay.org The current situation at Yellowstone Lake underscores the dynamic nature of volcanic systems and the importance of ongoing monitoring. While the increase in magma accumulation and ground…
(2024-08-22). Saturday 8/24: San José Mutual Aid Bloc Party. indybay.org Backesto Park | 551 North 13th St | San José, CA 95112…
(2024-08-22). Thursday 8/22: "Antidemocratic": Book Talk – U.S. Courts Attack on Voting & Elections w/ author D. Daily. indybay.org Online event…
(2024-08-22). Crisis Beyond the Bubble. indybay.org The speculative air is slowly leaking out of the global valorization machine — but hardly anyone seems to have noticed. At the beginning of 2024, the World Bank warned of a "lost decade," the worst economic performance in more than 30 years. Without a "major course correction," the 2020s will go down as a "decade of missed opportunities,"
(2024-08-22). Impoverished parents in Chad abandon their children to seek a better life in Europe. indybay.org In Chad, one of the world's poorest nations, many parents abandon their children and try to get to Europe…
(2024-08-22). The Fightback on Reproductive Rights. internationalviewpoint.org
(2024-08-22). The pro-Maduro left abandons the workers and people of Venezuela. internationalviewpoint.org
(2024-08-22). People's Struggle Alliance Election Fund. internationalviewpoint.org The People's Struggle Alliance (PSA—Jana Aragalaya Sandanaya/Makkal Poraata Munnani) is a newly formed movement of Left political organisations and individuals active in the 2022 people's uprising ('Aragalaya/Poraatam/Struggle') in Sri Lanka who are advancing and deepening its demand for 'system change'. The Socialist People's Forum (SPF), supporters of the Fourth International in Sri Lanka, is among its founders. | – | / |
(2024-08-22). Charting a new course for Hong Kong's struggle. internationalviewpoint.org
(2024-08-22). Tensions, dangers and opportunities in a period of crisis. internationalviewpoint.org In the context of the capitalist polycrisis that is deepening year by year throughout the world, the political, ecological and social crises in Latin America are taking a particularly acute and chaotic turn. | – | / |
(2024-08-22). Challenges and opportunities in Puerto Rico. internationalviewpoint.org After a series of twists and turns, Puerto Rico's Supreme Court has ruled that a number of opposition candidates are illegal. Our comrades analyse the contradictions of this anti-democratic decision and how to build a democratic and anti-capitalist project in this context. | – | / |
(2024-08-22). Fascists blocked by mass mobilisation. internationalviewpoint.org Dave Kellaway reports from the anti-fascist demonstration in Walthamstow East London and reflects on the lessons. | – | / |
(2024-08-22). What the Election of AMLO's Protégé Means for Mexico. internationalviewpoint.org By a more than two-to-one margin, on June 2, 2024, voters in Mexico elected Claudia Sheinbaum, a protégé of outgoing president Andrés Manuel López Obrador (AMLO), to the nation's highest office, the first woman and the first Jew to hold…
(2024-08-22). Kivu prey to warlords in DRC. internationalviewpoint.org
(2024-08-22). Cameroon: The right to love and be loved. internationalviewpoint.org
(2024-08-22). Will Harris Finally Kill Wall Street's Infamous Tax Break? levernews.com 
(2024-08-22). Australian Human Rights Commission accused of mistreating pro-Palestine staff. middleeasteye.net 
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…
(2024-08-22). Iranian press review: Father of executed protester sentenced to eight years in prison. middleeasteye.net 
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…
(2024-08-22). Leicester South MP Shockat Adam says he and his children face racist abuse. middleeasteye.net 
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…
(2024-08-22). "Qazis no longer responsible for registering Muslim marriages in Assam," says Himanta Biswa Sarma. muslimmirror.com by Muslim Mirror Staff The Assam Cabinet has decided that Muslim marriages in the state must now be registered exclusively by a government sub-registrar, effectively ending the role of Qazis in the official registration process. This decision was announced by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday. "Previously, Qazis were responsible for registering Muslim marriages, …
(2024-08-22). "Qazis no longer responsible for registering Muslim marriages in Assam," says Himanta Biswa Sarma. muslimmirror.com by Muslim Mirror Staff The Assam Cabinet has decided that Muslim marriages in the state must now be registered exclusively by a government sub-registrar, effectively ending the role of Qazis in the official registration process. This decision was announced by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday. "Previously, Qazis were responsible for registering Muslim marriages, …
(2024-08-22). Bernie Sanders calls economic inequality America's unspoken crisis at Progressive Central 2024. nationofchange.org At the Progressive Central 2024 conference, Bernie Sanders and Pramila Jayapal emphasized the urgent need to address income and wealth inequality, arguing that these issues remain largely ignored in national discourse despite their profound impact on American society.
(2024-08-22). RFK Jr.'s running mate floats joining forces with Trump to thwart Harris-Walz. nationofchange.org Shanahan expressed concerns about the implications of continuing the campaign, noting that it might inadvertently aid Harris and Walz, the Democratic nominees.
(2024-08-22). RFK Jr.'s running mate floats joining forces with Trump to thwart Harris-WalzÔøº. nationofchange.org Shanahan expressed concerns about the implications of continuing the campaign, noting that it might inadvertently aid Harris and Walz, the Democratic nominees.
(2024-08-22). US signals new support for global plastics reduction, reports say. nationofchange.org Previously, the U.S. had held the stance of allowing individual UN member states to make their own decisions on plastic production.
(2024-08-22). Kamala Harris signals support for billionaires tax amid growing wealth inequality. nationofchange.org This endorsement marks a crucial step in addressing the widening wealth gap in the country, particularly as billionaires continue to amass vast fortunes while millions of Americans struggle financially.
(2024-08-22). Dearest Michelle Obama: With Love, With Gratitude From A Daughter Ready To Heal. newsone.com 
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.