hindustantimes(2024-08-25). Hezbollah's Huge 'Iran Next' Hint After Mega 300-Rocket Attack On Israel? | Lebanon | Haniyeh | Gaza.hindustantimes.com The Lebanon-based militant group Hezbollah launched hundreds of rockets and drones towards Israel on August 25. In a statement, Hezbollah said it targeted 11 Israeli military bases. It also said the rocket barrage had completed "the first phase" of its response to the assassination of its top commander, Fuad Shukr, in Beirut on July 30. Hezbollah said a full response would take "some time."
newarab(2024-08-25). Flights to Israel diverted to Egypt amid Hezbollah escalation.newarab.com Flights heading to The disruptions affected take-off and landing operations at the airport, with the Israeli Airport Authority announcing further diversions to Cairo, the Hebrew news outlet Yedioth Ahronoth reported. | Two Ethiopian Airlines flights were diverte…
hindustantimes(2024-08-25). On Camera: Hamas Fools Israeli Troops, Lures Them Into Trap, Then… | Attack As IDF Confirms 4 Deaths.hindustantimes.com Hamas' armed wing al Qassam Brigades launched a massive attack on Israeli soldiers on August 24 in Tel Sultan neighborhood west of Rafah in south Gaza. In a video released by Hamas, nearly a dozen Israeli soldiers were seen entering a destroyed building just a few meters away from militants' hideout. Watch this video to know what happened next.
hindustantimes(2024-08-25). Amid Kursk Invasion, Putin's Peace Gesture? Russia, Ukraine Exchange 115 Prisoners | Watch.hindustantimes.com Ukraine and Russia swapped 114 prisoners of war from each side on August 24. This is the first such prisoner swap amid the Ukrainian offensive in the Russian region of Kursk. The latest prisoner deal was brokered by the United Arab Emirates. The Russian soldiers were captured in Kursk while the Ukrainian troops were captured in the beginning of Putin's invasion in 2022.
hindustantimes(2024-08-25). Putin 'Fear'? Ukraine Ends Up Losing 100s Of Soldiers In Kursk – Desperate Bid Amid Russia Threat.hindustantimes.com Russian forces launched massive attacks on Ukrainian troops in the Kursk region on August 23. According to the Russian Defence Ministry's statement, Ukraine lost up to 400 troops and 17 armoured vehicles, including one tank, two armoured personnel carriers, 14 armoured fighting vehicles, two artillery guns, one MLRS launcher, two mortars, and 10 motor vehicles, in the past 24 hours. Watch this video for the latest updates on the Kursk battlefield.
bwitanek(2024-08-25). Some Palestine Supporters Are Deluding Themselves to Support Kamala.fightbackbetter.com Some outspoken supporters of Palestinians opposing US support for Israel's genocide in Gaza and increasingly so on the West Bank and also opposed to a possibly wider genocidal war enflaming the entire Middle East are now indicating that they may vote for Kamala Harris for president. Their rationale? Hers is a fresh alternative to Biden's "joined at the hip" policy toward the Israeli regime's "ironclad" commitment to the US supported genocidal slaughter of Palestinians. | Others are holding out under the guise of "Uncommitted". Apparently, they believe that this pressures the Kamala campaign to take steps towar…
Malak Hijazi(2024-08-25). Ceasefire negotiations as a weapon of war.mondoweiss.net Our hope for a ceasefire has been weaponized against us. Every time politicians issue statements, mediators shuttle between capitals, headlines promise a breakthrough, and then it all falls apart. And every time, my hope breaks me.
tn.ai(2024-08-25). Egyptian FM Briefs Iranian Counterpart on Gaza Truce Talks.tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The foreign minister of Egypt informed his Iranian counterpart about Cairo's diplomatic efforts to ensure a ceasefire in Gaza, where the Israeli regime has killed over 40,000 Palestinians in the past 11 months.
| Reuters(2024-08-25). No breakthrough in Gaza: At least 71 dead in latest Israeli assault.tribune.com.pk Israeli forces killed at least 71 Palestinians in Gaza on Saturday as ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hamas resumed in Cairo, although no significant progress was reported. | Tanks and bulldozers advanced on the central city of Deir el-Balah, causing over 100,000 people to flee within two days. | The talks in Cairo, mediated by Egypt, Qatar, and the United States, aimed to find compromises between Israel and Hamas to end the violence on Gaza. | A Hamas delegation, led by senior official Khalil Al-Hayya, arrived in Egypt to participate closely in the discussions. | However, despite hours of talks, no…
| REUTERS | (2024-08-25). Gaza ceasefire talks in Cairo stall without progress.tribune.com.pk Gaza ceasefire and hostage negotiators discussed new compromise proposals in Cairo on Saturday, seeking to bridge gaps between Israel and Hamas, but there was no indication of progress after hours of talks. | "The talks in Cairo didn't make any progress. Israel is insisting to keep eight positions along the Philadelphi corridor," one Palestinian official close to the mediation effort told Reuters, asking not to be named due to the sensitivity of the subject. | The Cairo talks came as the humanitarian situation in Gaza deteriorated, with malnutrition soaring and polio discovered in the Palestinian enclave. | Is…
Stevie Schwartz(2024-08-25). Legislators Should Vote No on SB1277.indybay.org The parent of two young Jewish children urges legislators to vote no on SB1277, which legislates a biased, pro-Israel version of genocide education.
hindustantimes(2024-08-25). Hezbollah Attack: Israel Army Can't Handle, Sends SOS To USA? Defence Minister Calls Biden Aide.hindustantimes.com US President Joe Biden is closely monitoring the situation after Iran-backed Hezbollah fired over 300 rockets and missiles towards Israel and IDF conducted preemptive strikes on Lebanon. The White House said "Biden has been engaged with his national security team throughout the evening, and senior US officials have been communicating continuously with their Israeli counterparts." Israeli defence minister Yoav Gallant also briefed his US counterpart Lloyd Austin after IDF conducted precise strikes in Lebanon in order to thwart an imminent threat.
english.almanar.com.lb(2024-08-25). Hezbollah Announces First Phase of Military Response to Israeli Aggression on Beirut's Dahiyeh.english.almanar.com.lbThe Islamic Resistance in Lebanon announced early Sunday a preliminary response to the brutal Israeli aggression on the southern suburb of Beirut, which led to the martyrdom of the great jihadi leader, Sayyed Fuad Shokr, and a number of civilians, including women and children. In a statement, the Islamic Resistance affirmed that the the first …
ptcnews.tv(2024-08-25). Middle East crisis: Israel deploys 100 jets and iron dome to counter Hezbollah missile and drone barrage.ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: The Lebanon-based militant group Hezbollah and Israel have both announced extensive military operations against each other, marking a significant escalation in the conflict between the two sides. Hezbollah, an Iran-backed organization, issued a statement claiming to have launched several explosive drones aimed at critical Israeli military sites. Additionally, the group stated it has fired "more than 320" Katyusha rockets into Israeli territory.In response, the Israeli military, known as the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), launched pre-emptive strikes targeting locations in Lebanon. These strikes, ann…
Amos Harel(2024-08-25). After thwarted attack, it's back to wartime 'normal' for Israel and Hezbollah.haaretz.com Hezbollah stretched the limits when it tried to target army bases in the north and a security installation in central Israel. But not only is Hamas leader's dream of an all-out war still distant — Hezbollah may be looking to quell the flames…
albawaba(2024-08-25). Israel Hayom: If Hezbollah is satisfied with its response, Israel won't escalate the campaign.albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Israel's "Israel Hayom" daily stated on Sunday that if Hezbollah is content with its recent retaliatory steps, Israel may not escalate its military campaign, closing the chapter on Fouad Shukr's death.The article states that Israel has contacted various foreign partners to avert further escalation. The signals suggested that Israel's recent military measures were meant to deter a Hezbollah strike and not start a war.Najib Mikati, Lebanon's temporary Prime Minister, has been negotiating to stop the escalation. Stopping the attack on Lebanon and implementing UN Security Council peace 1701, which calls fo…
albawaba(2024-08-25). Abu Ubaida responds to Hezbollah's strike on Israeli military sites.albawaba.com ALBAWABA – The Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades' spokesperson, Abu Ubaida, commended Hezbollah for its recent counterattack following the death of its leader, Foad Shukr. He expressed his admiration for the Lebanese fighters' bravery and sacrifices.In his remarks, Abu Ubaida emphasized that since the "Flood of Al-Aqsa" operation, Hezbollah's operations had shown a marked change in the strategic balance. He underlined that no location is safe and no front is unachievable, cautioning the adversary, Israel, not to feel comfortable from reprisals.Furthermore, Abu Ubaida declared that as long as hostility against their p…
hindustantimes(2024-08-25). On Cam: Scared Israelis Reveal No Trust In Army Amid Hezbollah Attacks, Iran Threat; Resort To This…hindustantimes.com Amid Hezbollah rockets and drones barrage and increasing tensions with Iran, Israeli citizens build bomb shelters at their homes. Israeli nationals said, "We worry more now because Hezbollah can reach us with their missiles and Iran is also causing troubles, so we're afraid of being targeted by them as well." The Israeli military also admitted the threat. A head of engineering at the Israeli civil defence force said the "threat level is currently very high as other countries have threatened us with ballistic missiles."
hindustantimes(2024-08-25). Twist In Hezbollah Attack: Hours Earlier, Iran IRGC Chief Predicted 'Good News'; Haniyeh Revenge On.hindustantimes.com Hours before Hezbollah fired 'over 300 rockets, drones', the Iranian military made a big claim. Major General Salami, chief of Iran's elite IRGC force on August 24 night said, 'You'll hear good news about revenge'. The following morning, Hezbollah launched a massive rocket blitz on Israel. Meanwhile, Iran-backed Islamic Resistance in Iraq also launched a fresh drone strike towards the Israeli port city of Haifa on August 25. The militant group said a drone was fired towards a 'vital target' of Israel in the southern city. om/hindustantimes…
hindustantimes(2024-08-25). Israel Reveals Thousands Would've Been Killed In Hezbollah's 300-Rocket Attack If… | Press Briefing.hindustantimes.com In a recent press briefing, Israeli government spokesperson David Mencer disclosed that Israel's advanced defense systems were crucial in preventing a massive loss of life during Hezbollah's recent 300-rocket attack. Mencer revealed that thousands of lives were at risk, and without the interception capabilities of Israel's defense technology, the outcome could have been catastrophic. Watch the full briefing for details.
Staff(2024-08-25). Hezbollah says it targeted military sites deep into Israel with 320 rockets.muslimmirror.com BEIRUT : Lebanese group Hezbollah announced on Sunday that it had launched 320 rockets deep into Israel as part of the "first stage" of the response to Tel Aviv's assassination of its leader, Fuad Shukur. The announcement came shortly after the Israeli army attacked southern Lebanon with a large-scale airstrike that it called a "preemptive …
hindustantimes(2024-08-25). Hezbollah Attack: Panic At Israel Colleges, Big Cancellation Orders; Education Damage After Economy.hindustantimes.com As the Gaza war continues to strain Israel's economy, the education system is now facing significant challenges. Israeli universities canceled exams and classes amid a massive Hezbollah attack. Tel Aviv University canceled exams but maintained routine services, while the Technion and University of Haifa suspended all activities due to security concerns. Watch for more.
Staff(2024-08-25). Hezbollah says it concluded 'first phase' of retaliation after IDF preemptively struck thousands of Lebanon targets.haaretz.com IDF releases name of soldier killed in Gaza on Saturday ‚ñ Israel's preemptive strike was aimed at Hezbollah launchers that planned to fire rockets at Tel Aviv ‚ñ Israel's Airport Authority: Air activity at Ben Gurion Airport will be suspended due to security situation ‚ñ Rocket and hostile aircraft sirens sound non-stop across Israel's north ‚ñ Hezbollah: The launches are part of the response to the assassination of Fuad Shukr…
tn.ai(2024-08-25). Hezbollah Launches Retaliatory Strikes on Israeli Targets.tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Lebanese Hezbollah forces gave an "initial response" to the assassination of senior commander Fuad Shukr in the early hours of Sunday by launching a large number of drones deep into the occupied Palestinian territories against the Israeli targets.
albawaba(2024-08-25). Nasrallah announces successful strikes on sensitive military areas, refutes Israeli allegations.albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Hassan Nasrallah, the secretary-general of Hezbollah, declared that the organization had attacked the "Aman Division," an Israeli military intelligence base located near Glilot, as well as a number of other locations. This attack was a reaction to Israel's murder of Fuad Shukr, the military leader of Hezbollah, last month.During a live speech on Sunday, Nasrallah said that Hezbollah fired 340 Katyusha rockets and sent out many drones to strike particular locations.According to Nasrallah, great care was taken in selecting the targets, with a view to avoiding infrastructure and civilian areas. The main e…
Staff(2024-08-25). How Israel's preemptive strike against Hezbollah unfolded.haaretz.com Israel had braced for a Hezbollah retaliation since the targeted killing of senior commander Fuad Shukr late last month ‚ñ Early on Sunday the IDF carried out a preemptive strike to what Hezbollah claimed to be the first stage of the response ‚ñ Israel's Home Front Command announced new guidelines for residents which were removed at 12: 30 P.M. ‚ñ Hezbollah leader Nasrallah to give address at 6 P.M.
hindustantimes(2024-08-25). Hezbollah Attack Begins, Iran Next? Israel In Panic, Shuts Biggest Airport | Haniyeh | Lebanon | IDF.hindustantimes.com Israel has suspended operations from Ben Gurion International Airport amid fears of Iran's aerial attack to avenge Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh's assassination. The Israel Airports Authority announced, due to the security situation, no takeoff in the next few hours, and incoming flights are being redirected to other airports in the area.
hindustantimes(2024-08-25). After NATO Nation Joins Hands With Russia, Israel Army Attacks Putin's Ally: Ordered By Panicky USA.hindustantimes.com Israeli defence forces reportedly carried out massive airstrikes on Syria on August 23, a day after Turkey and Russia resumed joint patrols in the north-eastern part of the country. According to the Times of Israel report, the Syrian defence ministry said IDF targeted several military sites, injuring seven civilians. A UK-based war monitor reported that Israel targeted the Hezbollah militant group and killed three Iran-backed fighters.
Binoy Kampmark(2024-08-25). Warmonger Confessions: More Frankness on AUKUS.dissidentvoice.org The problem with satellite states and subject powers is that their representatives are rarely to be trusted, especially on matters regarding security. Their idea of safety and assurance is tied up in the interests of some other power, one who supposedly guarantees it through a promised force of arms come the place and come the …
Binoy Kampmark(2024-08-25). Apologists for Rape.counterpunch.org In 2007, the writer Tal Nitsán isolated instances where Israeli male combatants systematically used sexual violence against Palestinian women to the war of 1948. In essentially marking off such conduct from more contemporary practices, she relied on media accounts, archival sources, the reports of human rights organizations and the testimony of 25 Israeli reserve male […] | To read this article, log in If you are logged in but can't read CP+ articles, check the status of your ac…
Martha Ríos(2024-08-25). Ex primer ministro de Israel reclama la dimisión de Netanyahu.radiohc.cu La Habana, 25 ago (RHC) El ex primer ministro israelí Yair Lapid reclamó este domingo, otra vez, la dimisión inmediata del jefe de Gobierno Benjamin Netanyahu, a quien acusó de querer perpetuarse en el poder.
hindustantimes(2024-08-25). 'Terror Attack' In NATO Nation As Explosion Near Synagogue; President Says 'Jews Targeted' | France.hindustantimes.com An explosion happened outside a synagogue in Southern France on August 24. The blast injured a police officer and damaged the synagogue. The suspect, caught on surveillance camera, was clad in a Palestinian flag. The attack comes amid a surge in antisemitic incidents over the ongoing Israel-Hamas war in the Gaza Strip. Watch for more.
Staff(2024-08-25). 'Can't compare our war with crisis in Middle East': Zelenskyy on Israel-Gaza conflict.muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror Staff Volodymr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine on Friday spoke on the conflict between Israel and Gaza and said that the moment is very sensitive and emphasized that the war between Russia and Ukraine should not be compared to the crisis in the Middle East. On a question by ANI on the conflict …
hindustantimes(2024-08-25). Hamas' Deadly Blow To IDF After Ex-Officer's Warning: 3 Dead, A Dozen Injured In 1 Attack – Report.hindustantimes.com Palestine militant group Hamas reportedly killed at least three Israeli soldiers in Gaza on August 23. According to Press TV, Hamas' al-Qassam Brigades fighters carried out an attack on the Israeli military in the al-Zeitoun neighbourhood in eastern Gaza. Meanwhile, Israeli defence forces confirmed the killing of a sergeant first class (res.) Evyatar Atuar during combat operations in central Gaza.
Internationalist 360 ∞(2024-08-25). Against the Tide of Normalization: Yemen's Movement Leads the Battle for Liberation and Rejection of Hegemony.libya360.wordpress.com Ansarollah As the Israeli regime, backed by the United States and supported by Western nations, continues its genocidal actions against the Palestinian people for the past 323 days, the suffering and injustice faced by Palestinians are only intensifying. Amid this grim reality, a recent report by Israel's Central Bureau of Statistics reveals a sharp increase…
newleftreview(2024-08-25). 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.
albawaba(2024-08-25). Two missing Israelis found in West Bank.albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Two Israeli residents who entered Qalqilya in the northern West Bank earlier today and went missing have been found by Israeli security personnel. It was alleged that the two had come into the city to get their automobile fixed. | The missing people's finding was publicized by Israeli media outlets, such as Channel 12. On the other hand, neither their condition nor the circumstances surrounding their abduction have been officially announced by the Israeli military. | Israeli soldiers entered Qalqilya to look for the two Israelis who had vanished, as earlier reports from Channel 14 verified. The soldie…
anonimo(2024-08-25). Israel's occupation is the cause of regional crises.plenglish.com Ramallah, Aug 25 (Prensa Latina) Israel's occupation and its contempt for the international system dominated by the United States are the main causes of the crises in the Middle East, the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP) affirmed on Sunday.
Staff(2024-08-25). 'Can't compare our war with crisis in Middle East': Zelenskyy on Israel-Gaza conflict.muslimmirror.comBy Muslim Mirror Staff Volodymr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine on Friday spoke on the conflict between Israel and Gaza and said that the moment is very sensitive and emphasized that the war between Russia and Ukraine should not be compared to the crisis in the Middle East. On a question by ANI on the conflict …
Juan M. Garcia(2024-08-25). Former Israeli prime minister demands Netanyahu's resignation.plenglish.com Tel Aviv, Aug 25 (Prensa Latina) Former Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid on Sunday demanded again the immediate resignation of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, whom he accused of trying to perpetuate himself in power.
Yaniv Kubovich(2024-08-25). Israeli soldier killed by explosive device in southern Gaza Strip.haaretz.com According to the IDF, Staff sergeant Amit Tsadikov's death marks the 700th soldier to die since the war erupted on October 7, and the 367th to fall since the Israeli army entered Gaza a few weeks later…
tn.ai(2024-08-25). Iraqi Resistance Launches Drone Strike on Key Israeli Targets in Haifa.tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Iraqi Islamic Resistance has announced a drone strike on a vital target in Israeli occupied Haifa, carried out early Sunday morning in response to Israeli atrocities against Palestinian civilians in the Gaza Strip.
Josh Breiner(2024-08-25). Israeli prisons chief reportedly visited Palestinian family's murderer in prison.haaretz.com Israel Prison Service chief Kobi Yaakobi and Itamar Ben-Gvir's chief of staff, Chanamel Dorfman, were reported to have visited Amiram Ben-Uliel in prison at least once. Ben-Uliel is serving three life sentences for the 2015 firebomb murders of the Dawabsheh family…
scorinoco(2024-08-25). Venezuela's Minister of Communes: We Want to Protect People's Power From Bureaucratic Excesses (Interview).orinocotribune.com Venezuela's minister of Communes, àÅngel Prado, says that he was a bit scared when President Nicolás Maduro proposed that he become the new minister for the Communes. He was offered the role on June 6, when the president visited the El Maizal Commune, located in the municipality of Simón Planas (Sarare), Lara state, where Prado had been elected mayor for the 2021-25 term. He was born in those mountains and valleys; he learned with his mother to raise sheep, make conuco and sell preserves, with which he bought one of those first Nokia phones, through which an uncle called him to tell him that Father Rojas wa…
scorinoco(2024-08-25). Venezuela: Foreign Minister Meets With Observers of the Second National Popular Consultation.orinocotribune.com The foreign affairs minister of Venezuela, Yván Gil, met with the international observers invited to the second National Popular Consultation of 2024 which will be held on Sunday, August 25. | "Today we spoke with the international observers invited to the second National Popular Consultation in which the people will exercise their democracy by selecting priority projects for their communities, projects that will be financed by the government," Minister Gil published in his Telegram account on Saturday, August 24. | He added that he also condemned before the observers "the cyber-fascist and criminal coup attempt…
Staff(2024-08-25). Venezuela: Canada Has No Moral Authority to Question Venezuelan Institutions and Democracy.orinocotribune.com Venezuelan Deputy Foreign Minister for North America Carlos Ron said that Canada has no moral authority to question Venezuelan state institutions or the great democratic will of the Venezuelan people. | On his He added that the "dwarf empire" of Canada is the only government that prohibited Venezuelans from voting in its embassy in the 2018 presid…
Staff(2024-08-25). Venezuela's UN Ambassador Moncada Condemns United States' Coup Strategy.orinocotribune.com The permanent representative of Venezuela to the United Nations, Samuel Moncada, condemned the United States' strategy to carry out a coup in Venezuela, in his speech at a conference entitled "US Intervention in Our Electoral System as a Coup d'État Technique." Moncada showed evidence of the involvement of the US government in the destabilization attempts that took place after the July 28 presidential elections in Venezuela in addition to showing examples of US coup strategies in countries around the world. | In his presentation on Friday, August, 23, the Venezuelan diplomat referred to the various methods used b…
Staff(2024-08-25). Venezuela's Public Ministry Summons Former Candidate Edmundo González for Usurpation of Electoral Functions.orinocotribune.com The Public Ministry of Venezuela issued a summons addressed to former presidential candidate Edmundo González to appear on Monday morning, for his alleged responsibility in the crimes of usurpation of electoral functions, forgery of public documents, instigation to disobedience of laws, cyber crimes, criminal association, and conspiracy. | The summons were issued on Friday, August 23, by the Office of the Attorney General of Venezuela. | "As Attorney General Tarek William Saab announced on Friday at a press conference, former candidate Edmundo González Urrutia has been summoned to give his statements regarding hi…
Abayomi Azikiwe, Black Agenda Report.(2024-08-25). SADC Holds 44th Annual Summit In Zimbabwe.popularresistance.org President Emmerson Mnangagwa of the Republic of Zimbabwe has emerged as the regional chairperson of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) 44th Annual Summit which was held in Harare on August 17. | SADC is a 16-member regional organization composed of states and their affiliates extending from the Republic of South Africa to the Seychelles and as far north as the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). | Since 1980 when its predecessor organization, the Southern African Development Coordination Conference (SADCC), was founded in Lusaka, Zambia which later transitioning towards SADC in Windhoek, Republic o…
Juliette Rousselot(2024-08-25). 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 (…) | – |
albawaba(2024-08-25). Syrian man confesses to attack in Germany and surrenders to authorities.albawaba.com ALBAWABA – The German Federal Prosecutor's Office for Counter-Terrorism launched an inquiry Sunday after the alleged Solingen stabbing attacker confessed. The Islamic State-claimed attack startled the nation and sparked political discussion.The 26-year-old Syrian suspect surrendered to authorities on Saturday evening, claiming responsibility for the Friday night festival attack in western Germany that killed 3 and wounded 8.The Karlsruhe Federal Prosecutor's Office, which handles counter-terrorism investigations, told AFP they are investigating the key suspect for "belonging to a terrorist organization."German po…
albawaba(2024-08-25). Liverpool vs Brentford probable lineups – Premier League 2024-25.albawaba.com Liverpool face Brentford at Anfield in Gameweek 2 of the Premier League on Sunday.Match date: Sunday, 25 August | Kick-off time: 15: 30 (GMT) | Venue: Anfield StadiumLiverpool vs Brentford predicted lineups: Liverpool possible XlAlisson Decker; Trent Alexander-Arnold, Ibrahima Konate, Virgil Van Dijk, Andrew Robertson; Alexis Mac Allister, Ryan Gravenberch, Dominik Szoboszlai; Mohamed Salah, Diogo Jota, Luis Diaz.Brentford possible XlMark Flekken; Kristoffer Ajer, Nathan Collins, Ben Mee; Mads Roerslev, Christian Norgaard, Mathias Jensen, Vitaly Janelt, Keane Lewis-Potter; Yoane Wissa, Bryan Mbeumo.
albawaba(2024-08-25). Netflix 'The Goat Life' movie causes controversy, angers Saudis.albawaba.com ALBAWABA – The Indian movie "The Goat Life" has gained mixed reactions from social media users, especially Gulf users, who decried the way, the film presented the sponsorship system in Saudi Arabia.Although the director clarified in a note that: "The film does not intend to offend any country or people," many had a different opinion, as they considered it to be very "offensive" against Saudi Arabia and the Gulf states, as well as "racist" towards Arabs.A person commented on social media: "Unfortunately, the film is made as propaganda for the extremist Hindus inside India…
albawaba(2024-08-25). Atletico Madrid vs Girona predicted lineups – LaLiga 2024-25.albawaba.com Atletico Madrid and Girona FC are set to lock horns in Gameweek 2 of LaLiga on Sunday evening.Match date: Sunday, 25 August | Kick-off time: 19: 30 (GMT) | Venue: Estadio Civitas MetropolitanoAtletico Madrid vs Girona predicted lineups: Atletico possible XlJan Oblak; Cesar Azpilicueta, Jose Maria Gimenez, Robin Le Normand; Marcos Llorente, Rodrigo De Paul, Koke, Samuel Lino; Antoine Griezmann, Alexander Sorloth, Julian AlvarezGirona possible XlPaulo Gazzaniga; Arnau Martinez, David Lopez, Daley Blind, Miguel Gutierrez; Yangel Herrera, Oriol Romeu, Ivan Martin; Bryan Gil, Abel Ruiz, Portu…
albawaba(2024-08-25). Wolfsburg vs Bayern Munich predicted lineups – Bundesliga 2024-25.albawaba.com Bayern Munich begin the new Bundesliga 2024-25 season on Sunday when they travel to the Volkswagen Arena to meet Wolfsburg.Match date: Sunday, 25 August | Kick-off time: 13: 30 (GMT) | Venue: Volkswagen ArenaWolfsburg vs Bayern Munich predicted lineups: Wolfsburg possible XlKamil Grabara; Maxence Lacroix, Sebastiaan Bornauw, Cedric Zesiger; Ridle Baku, Mattias Svanberg, Maximilian Arnold, Jakub Kaminski; Patrick Wimmer, Lovro Majer; Jonas WindBayern possible XlManuel Neuer; Sacha Boey, Kim Min-jae, Dayot Upamecano, Alphonso Davies; Joshua Kimmich, Joao Palhinha; Michael Olise, Jamal Musiala, Mathys Tel; Har…
albawaba(2024-08-25). Russia and Ukraine successfully exchange prisoners with UAE mediation.albawaba.com ALBAWABA – A major prisoner exchange involving 115 troops from each side has been completed, according to announcements from Russia and Ukraine. Russian troops arrested in the Kursk area and Ukrainian soldiers detained by Russia were swapped, with assistance from the United Arab Emirates (UAE).The exchange comprised 115 Ukrainian soldiers, as reported by the Russian Ministry of Defense, while the 115 Russian servicemen were repatriated from regions under Ukrainian control. Now that these Russian troops are in Belarus, they are able to communicate with their families and are getting medical and psychological help.
albawaba(2024-08-25). Video: Indian man worships alien, builds temple believing It can save earth.albawaba.com ALBAWABA – A guy from Tamil Nadu, India, built a strange temple and inside was a statue that looked like an alien. He did this because he thought that aliens were the ones who might save Earth.In a video that has gone viral on social media, an Indian man is seen conducting religious rites inside a temple. He is adamant that aliens are the only ones who can save Earth from the problems it suffers.Fascinatingly, the temple has started drawing new devotees who, like the guy, are persuaded by his peculiar notion to worship the extraterrestrial being.According to local media, the individual fervently thinks that worsh…
albawaba(2024-08-25). Watch: Russian soldier blows Up his base before defecting to Ukraine.albawaba.com ALBAWABA – The Telegraph reported that a Russian soldier had defected to Ukraine after blowing up the base of his battalion.The sabotage was carried out by the soldier, a drone pilot going by the call sign "Silver," with assistance from Russian opposition organization "Freedom for Russia" and Ukrainian military intelligence."Silver" is shown on camera tossing a grenade into a bunker that contains his commander and other officers' sleeping quarters. After that, he vanished amid the chaos, crossed the front line, and gave himself over to Ukrainian forces.The defector has given "valuable intelligence" on Russian mil…
albawaba(2024-08-25). Ukraine marks 33rd independence day amid the ongoing war.albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Ukraine celebrates its 33rd independence anniversary on August 24, 2024, while fighting Russia over acquired regions. Ukrainian actions in Kursk have escalated the battle, which began with Russia's invasion in February 2022. | Ukraine gained independence from the USSR on August 24, 1991, after a historic parliamentary decision and a referendum with 90% support. Before Leonid Kuchma became president in June 1994, Leonid Kravchuk led the country through substantial political reforms. | Mass demonstrations after disputed presidential elections sparked the 2004 "Orange Revolution" in Ukraine. Viktor Yushc…
Caitlin Johnstone(2024-08-23). The Democratic Party Exists To Make Sure Good People Do Nothing.caitlinjohnstone.com.auThe empire has weaponized the insight that the only thing necessary for evil to triumph is for good people to do nothing, so spreading awareness of the reality that the Democrats are not good people and are not doing good things helps take away that weapon.
daijiworld.com (2024-08-23). Venezuelan top court validates presidential election resultsCaracas, Aug 23 (IANS): Venezuela's Supreme Court of Justice (TSJ) has validated the results of the presidential elections held last month, which declared that Nicolas Maduro was re-elected as president of Venezuela. | The National Electoral Council announced that the Electoral Chamber of the court validated the results of the presidential election on July 28, the president of the court Caryslia Beatriz Rodriguez read the ruling. | The ruling was "verified in an unrestricted and unequivocal manner" by national and international electoral experts who participated in the auditing process, she was quoted as saying by Xinhua news agency.
Prof Michel Chossudovsky(2024-08-23). "Factual Chaos" at the WHO? Dr. Tedros: Monkeypox Outbreak Is "Among Men Who Have Sex with Men"globalresearch.ca Where is the science? What are the implications? This was a personalized decision by Dr. Tedros, in defiance of the IHR Committee' Decision NOT to implement a PHEIC. Does his bold statement constitute an encroachment of the fundamental rights of the LGBT Community which is currently the object of the emergency measures?
IMEMC News(2024-08-23). Released West Bank Detainees Exhibit Signs Of Torture, Skin Diseases.imemc.org On Thursday night, Israeli authorities released more than 40 Palestinian political prisoners from various prisons, interrogation centers, and detention camps. These prisoners had completed their sentences and several administrative detainees were held without charges, many of whom showed signs of torture and skin diseases. The Palestinian Prisoners Society (PPS) reported that the detainees were released …
Binoy Kampmark(2024-08-23). Apologists for Rape: The Sde Teiman Protests.dissidentvoice.org In 2007, the writer Tal Nitsán isolated instances where Israeli male combatants systematically used sexual violence against Palestinian women to the war of 1948. In essentially marking off such conduct from more contemporary practices, she relied on media accounts, archival sources, the reports of human rights organisations and the testimony of 25 Israeli reserve male …
Vijay Prashad(2024-08-23). The Weakness of Progressive Latin American Governments in These Precarious Times.dissidentvoice.org Andry LeoÃÅn (Venezuela), José Gregorio Hernández, 2023. Dear friends, Greetings from the desk of Tricontinental: Institute for Social Research. On 16 August 2024, the Organisation of American States (OAS), whose 1948 formation as a Cold War institution was instigated by the United States, voted on a resolution regarding the Venezuelan presidential elections. The nub of …
Robert Inlakesh(2024-08-23). Private Wars: From Gaza to Venezuela, Erik Prince Plots His Next Move.mintpressnews.com As U.S. officials continue to reject Venezuela's recent election results, Erik Prince, the founder of the notorious Blackwater mercenary group, has released a video addressing the nation's opposition protesters, sparking fears that his private military forces might become involved. | "Your friends from the north, though we're not with you today, we're coming soon. We support you to the end," Prince declared in a social media video addressing Venezuelan opposition protesters. He added in a caption attached to the video,
| News Desk | (2024-08-23). Israel could collapse within a year if war continues: Retired Israeli General Yitzhak Brik.tribune.com.pk Retired Israeli Major General Yitzhak Brik warned on Thursday that Israel could face "collapse within a year" if its current war against Palestinian group Hamas and Lebanese movement Hezbollah continues. | "The country really is galloping towards the edge of an abyss," Brik said in an opinion piece published by Israeli daily Haaretz. | "If the war of attrition against Hamas and Hezbollah continues, Israel will collapse within no more than a year." | The Israeli army has launched a brutal offensive on the Gaza Strip since an October 7 Hamas attack, killing nearly 40,300 people, mostly women and children, and in…
albawaba(2024-08-23). Missiles from Lebanon hit building in Upper Galilee, Israeli army reports.albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Hezbollah has confirmed a series of targeted attacks on buildings used by Israeli soldiers in the settlements of Manara and Zar'it, claiming direct hits on these locations. Additionally, Hezbollah reported targeting a gathering of Israeli soldiers near the Ghajar site, resulting in casualties among the troops.Israeli Army Radio confirmed that a building in Zar'it, Upper Galilee, was damaged by a rocket fired from Lebanon. The radio station also reported that Hezbollah launched five anti-tank missiles at the Ghajar area, though no injuries were caused. Sirens were triggered in Shlomi, Zar'it, and Shumra,…
Ana Luisa Brown(2024-08-23). Israeli attacks kill at least seven people in Lebanon.plenglish.com Beirut, Aug 23 (Prensa Latina) The Lebanese Ministry of Public Health today reported at least seven dead and several wounded as a result of Israeli attacks on the southern towns of Mays al-Jabal, Aitaroun, Tayr Harfa and Aita al-Jabal.
Staff(2024-08-23). Egypt agrees to present Hamas with Israel's proposal for Rafah crossing, Gaza-Egypt border.haaretz.com Lebanon's Health Ministry reports two killed, including child, in Israeli strike in country's south ‚ñ Reports in Lebanon: Two killed in an Israeli-attributed strike in village of Tayr Harfa ‚ñ Gallant slams Ben-Gvir for calling to fire Shin Bet chief ‚ñ Israeli soldier killed in southern Gaza combat operations ‚ñ Mossad, Shin Bet chiefs arrive in Egypt for cease-fire talks ‚ñ Israeli army: 'Indications of gunshots' found on bodies of 6 hostages retrieved from Gaza…
newarab(2024-08-23). Algerian fuel tanker on mercy mission to power-short Lebanon.newarab.com An Algerian oil tanker set sail Thursday for power-hungry Clashes in Lebanon's south since last October has only added to the troubles of a country which is politically largely rudderless, whose economy collapsed five years ago and where Prime Mini…
Luiz Cesar Pimentel(2024-08-23). Failed Coup in Bolivia Reveals Emerging Social Weaknesses.fairobserver.com American writer and international correspondent John Gunther, in a moment of inspired refinement, coined the following phrase in 1944: Bolivia is not a country, it's a problem. He was referring to Bolivia's political instability. Ironically, it's one of the few stable things in the country. In the political rollercoaster that jolts Bolivians between coups d'état,…
Luis Linares Petrov(2024-08-23). President of Nicaragua celebrates certification of Maduro's victory.plenglish.com Managua, Aug 23 (Prensa Latina) The president of Nicaragua, Daniel Ortega, congratulated Venezuela after the certification by the Supreme Court of Justice of Nicolás Maduro's victory in the elections on July 28TH.
Staff(2024-08-23). Venezuela: Supreme Court Confirms Nicolás Maduro's Victory (+Far-Right Response).orinocotribune.com The Electoral Chamber of Venezuela's Supreme Court of Justice (TSJ) validated the results issued by the National Electoral Council (CNE), which declared President Nicolás Maduro the winner of the presidential elections held on July 28. The decision is contained in a ruling that was read at the TSJ headquarters in Caracas in the presence of the diplomatic corps and Venezuelan officials. | The ruling was issued this Thursday, August 22, by Judge Carislya Beatriz Rodríguez, president of the TSJ and the Electoral Chamber. The judge was accompanied by justices Fanny Márquez and Inocencio Figueroa. This ruling is the r…
Democracy Now!(2024-08-23). Democracy Now! 2024-08-23 Friday.democracynow.org Headlines for August 23, 2024; "Historic Moment": Barbara Ransby on the Symbolism & Shortcomings of Kamala Harris's Nomination; Watch: Palestinian American Lawmaker Gives Speech the DNC Wouldn't Allow on Stage; Thousands March Against U.S. Arming of Israel as Harris Accepts Presidential Nomination; How Shirley Chisholm & Fannie Lou Hamer Paved the Way for Kamala Harris; "Two Faces of American Capitalism": Juan González on What the RNC & DNC Reveal About U.S. Politics; "A Generational Fight": Political Organizers on Kamala Harris, Defeating Authoritarianism & More; &…
Henry Giroux(2024-08-23). Scholasticide: Erasing Memory, Silencing Dissent, and Waging War on Education from Gaza to the West.counterpunch.org The full scope of Israel's assault on Gaza is revealed through its relentless military actions, characterized by indiscriminate violence against women, children, the elderly, and non-combatants. According to the Euro-Med Human Rights Monitor, the scale of destruction imposed on Gaza is not only devastating but ethically unimaginable. Since the start of the war, and as of the end of November 2023, Israel has reportedly dropped over 25,000 tons of explosives on the Gaza Strip, a force equivalent to two nuclear bombs. This means that the destructive power of the explosives dropped on Gaza in just over two months exc…
Paul Craig Roberts(2024-08-23). Paul Craig Roberts: Defeat for Israel? What the Media Isn't Telling You! — NATO's Devastating Gamble.thealtworld.com Paul Craig Roberts (PCR) has had careers in scholarship and academia, journalism, public service, and business. He is chairman of The Institute for Political Economy. | President Reagan appointed Dr. Roberts Assistant Secretary of the Treasury for Economic Policy and he was confirmed in office by the U.S. Senate. From 1975 to 1978, Dr. Roberts served on the congressional staff where he drafted the Kemp-Roth bill and played a leading role in developing bipartisan support for a supply-side economic policy. After leaving the Treasury, he served as a consultant to the U.S. Department of Defense and the U.S. Departmen…
Sue Harris(2024-08-23). The role of U.S. weapons for Israel.workers.org Prior to October 7, 2023, Israel and the U.S. had a sweet deal. The U.S. sent Israel $3.8 billion each year to be provided through 2028 to maintain its Qualitative Military Edge (QME). According to the military experts quoted in the June 29 Reuters article, the U.S. must provide better . . . |
Melissa Vida(2024-08-23). Ecuador's conflicts of power: Was there an 'attempted coup d'état' or 'political gender violence'?globalvoices.org Vice President Abad accuses Noboa's government of mistreatment and forced consignment to IsraelGlobal VoicesFrom left to right: Vice President of Ecuador Veronica Abad and President of Ecuador, Daniel Noboa. It was their last photo taken together on the day of their inauguration in November 2023. Image taken from On the night of August 14, 2024, the government of Daniel Noboa shared
hindustantimes(2024-08-23). Hamas To Go The Mossad Way? Big Revelation On Palestinian Group's Plan To Avenge Haniyeh | Israel.hindustantimes.com Hamas militants have decided to attack Israelis abroad to avenge the killing of its chief, Ismail Haniyeh, according to a Channel 12 report. The report said the shift in tactics by Hamas was made just two days after Haniyeh was killed in Tehran on July 31. Both Iran and Hamas blamed Israel for killing Haniyeh, while the Jewish nation has not taken responsibility.
| REUTERS | (2024-08-23). Democrats largely avoid Gaza rift at convention.tribune.com.pk The most divisive issue facing the Democratic Party, US support for Israel's war in Gaza, has gone mostly unaddressed during the four-day convention which ends on Thursday, leaving pro-Palestinian delegates upset with presidential candidate Kamala Harris. | Harris is expected to call for an urgent end to the war during her Thursday acceptance speech and for the release of Israeli hostages held by Hamas, two sources familiar with her remarks said. She will not address US arms sales to Israel, according to the sources. | Muslim delegates and their allies had pushed for a prime-time speaking slot to address the l…
Yossi Verter(2024-08-23). At a crossroads of deal and escalation: Israel has no exit.haaretz.com Israel is at a crossroads between an agreement and an escalation, and Netanyahu is leading the way to the edge of an abyss. After 320 days of war under his leadership, the country is in the worst strategic situation in its history…
Yaniv Kubovich(2024-08-23). Israeli soldier killed in central Gaza combat.haaretz.com Sgt. 1st Class (res.) Evyatar Atuar, a 24-year-old from Rosh Ha'ayin, was killed in central Gaza on Friday ‚ñ Seven soldiers were wounded in the same incident…
IMEMC News(2024-08-23). Soldiers Shoot A Palestinian Teen In Nablus.imemc.org On Friday dawn, Israeli soldiers invaded Nablus and its Old City, in the northern part of the occupied West Bank, and shot a Palestinian teen with live ammunition. Palestinian Red Crescent paramedics reported that the soldiers shot a 17-year-old boy in the foot during ensuing protests. Media sources said several Israeli military vehicles invaded Nablus …
| Anadolu Agency | (2024-08-23). Chicago protesters demand end to US support for Israel.tribune.com.pk Pro-Palestinian protesters are gathering Thursday, the final day of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago, Illinois, to demand an end to US support for Israel's ongoing war in the Gaza Strip. | As delegates were gathering for the convention, where Vice President Kamala Harris will formally accept the Democratic nomination for the presidency, tens of thousands of people have expressed support for Palestine since the beginning of the convention on Monday. | "The central issue for our protest, the central issue for this week of the DNC, the central issue in the world today is Palestine and how we ne…
MEE staff(2024-08-23). Freed Israeli captive Noa Argamani says she was wounded by Israel, not Hamas.middleeasteye.net Freed Israeli captive Noa Argamani says she was wounded by Israel, not Hamas | Argamani denies reports that Palestinian fighters shaved her head and beat her during captivity, saying her injuries resulted from an Israeli strike | | Noa Argamani, who was abducted along with other Israelis from the…
hindustantimes(2024-08-23). Fresh Headache For Israel, Electricity Crisis Set To Worsen Amid Global Anger Over Gaza War | Watch.hindustantimes.com Just days after Colombia halted coal exports to Israel, similar demands erupted in South Africa. Anti-Israel protesters on August 22 gathered outside offices of Glencore coal in Johannesburg. Protesters demanded that the company end its economic relations with Israel. The protest occurred days after Colombia suspended coal exports to Israel on August 19. Watch for more.
| News Desk | (2024-08-23). Muslim women for Harris disbands, withdraws support after DNC snubs Palestinian speaker.tribune.com.pk On the third night of the Democratic National Convention, the group Muslim Women for Harris announced its disbandment and withdrawal of support for Kamala Harris's campaign. | The decision came after the Harris-Walz campaign refused to allow a Palestinian speaker on the main stage, despite protests from the Uncommitted National Movement, which had organized a sit-in outside the convention. | Ilhan Omar joined the sit-in, and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez participated via FaceTime. | The Uncommitted delegates had called for a Palestinian speaker, arguing that while the family of Israeli hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin…
newarab(2024-08-23). Israeli bombings in Gaza kill 12 as ground operation expands.newarab.com Since this morning, Israeli strikes have resulted in the deaths of 12 Palestinians in The Israeli military's ground operation is intensifying, particularly in the areas of Khan Younis and Deir el-Balah. | The United Nations said tens of thousands of civilians have been on the move again this week from Deir el-Balah and the southern city of Khan Yunis after Israeli military evacuation orders, which precede military operations. | The war has displaced about 90 percent of Gaza's population, often multiple times,…
newleftreview(2024-08-23). 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.
Staff(2024-08-23). Satellite Images Reveal Israel Building New Land Corridor Inside Gaza: Report.orinocotribune.com "Our analysis of satellite imagery from November 2023 through July 2024 reveals evidence of a new Israeli military corridor east of Gaza City," Forensic Architecture wrote on 20 August in an update to a report from March. | "This new corridor constitutes the second Israeli-built east—west passage through Gaza, after the so-called 'Netzarim…
MEE staff(2024-08-23). Shin Bet chief warns settler violence doing 'indescribable damage' to Israel.middleeasteye.net Shin Bet chief warns settler violence doing 'indescribable damage' to Israel | Ronen Bar wrote to Netanyahu warning that Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir's actions in Al-Aqsa could 'lead to bloodshed' | | Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar attends a ceremony at Jerusalem's Mount Herzl military cemetery on…
newarab(2024-08-23). First polio case in Gaza in 25 years paralyzes baby, WHO reports.newarab.com A 10-month-old baby in war-shattered The type 2 virus (cVDPV2), while not inherently more dangerous than types 1 and 3, has been responsible for most outbreaks in recent years, especially in areas with low vaccination rates. | UN agencies have called for Israel and Hamas to agree to a seven-day huma…
newarab(2024-08-23). Palestinians seek UN resolution to end Israeli occupation.newarab.com The Palestinians said Thursday they are planning to introduce a Riyad Mansour, the Palestinian UN ambassador, told the UN Security Council that the resolution, which would not be legally bi…
Associated Press(2024-08-23). Shapiro responds to Trump calling him 'the highly overrated Jewish Governor' of Pennsylvania.whyy.org Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro said Donald Trump is "obsessed" with spewing hatred after the Republican nominee for president criticized Shapiro as "the highly overrated Jewish Governor of the Great Commonwealth of Pennsylvania." | Shapiro spoke Wednesday night at the Trump's missive on social media also said Shapiro had "refused to acknowledge that I am the best friend that Israel, and the Jewish people, ever had" and that "Shapiro has done nothing…
tn.ai(2024-08-23). Iran Reasserts Right to Punish Israel for Unforgivable Assassination of Haniyeh.tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi made it clear that Tehran will exercise its right to punish the Zionist regime for the unforgivable violation of Iran's sovereignty in the assassination of Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh.
albawaba(2024-08-23). Bisan Odeh's Emmy nomination stands as NATAS rejects cancellation request amid Gaza war.albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Approximately 150 Jewish celebrities, as well as entertainment and documentary professionals, demanded the cancellation of a Palestinian journalist's International Emmy Awards nomination, alleging her anti-Semitic views. NATAS denied the request.25-year-old Bisan Atef Odeh received a nomination for the 2024 News and Documentary Emmy Award in the "Outstanding Hard News Story" category for her documentary "I am Bisan from Gaza, and I am still alive."Al Jazeera+/AJ+ on YouTube produced the 8-minute film about Bisan and the Gaza Strip's people suffering from months of Israeli bombardment while families fle…
MEE staff(2024-08-23). UK: Health workers urge Keir Starmer to end arms sales to Israel.middleeasteye.net UK: Health workers urge Keir Starmer to end arms sales to Israel | An open letter signed by 30 health professionals who worked in Gaza says stopping arms sales is 'morally as well as legally' necessary | | British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is under increasing pressure to end arm sales to Israel…
hindustantimes(2024-08-23). Al Qassam's New Drone Hits Israeli Forces; Hamas Hits Merkava Tank; IDF Soldier Killed | Gaza War.hindustantimes.com The Palestine militant group's armed wing, Al Qassam brigades, attacked Israeli forces at the Netzarim axis on August 22. Al Qassam fighters launched a new home-made attack drone to target Israeli forces. Al-Zouari is a one-way attack drone, produced locally by Hamas militants. Meanwhile, Israel confirmed the death of 19-year-old Sergeant Ori Ashkenazi Nechemya, a soldier from the 46th Battalion, 401st Brigade, during combat in the southern Gaza Strip.
newarab(2024-08-23). Modi meets Zelensky on historic Ukraine visit.newarab.com Indian Prime Minister Modi embraced Zelensky ⚪ who looked visibly emotional ⚪ at the Mariinsky palace in Kyiv, in the first ever visit by an Indian premier to Ukraine. | The Indian leader is casting himself as a possible peacemaker between Moscow and Kyiv. | B…
newarab(2024-08-23). Germany court case for 'from the river to sea' chant delayed.newarab.com A Berlin court has postponed the trial of a pro-Palestine activist in Germany for using the phrase "from the river to the sea, Palestine will be free". | The activist identified as 'Daria' by their lawyer was set to face a hearing at a district court in Berlin on Thursday on charges of the 'circulation of symbols of unconstitutional and terrorist organisations'. | However, the European Legal Support Centre (ELSC) announced the trial will now be postponed to 11 November. | "Hundreds of people had gathered in front of the courthouse in solidarity. After addressing the crowd with a speech, Daria was brutally arre…
newarab(2024-08-23). Egypt's Sisi to pay visit to Turkey in sign of rapprochemet.newarab.com Sisi will visit Egypt on 4 September, according to The New Arab's Arabic language sister publication, Al-Araby Al-Jadeed. | Topping the agenda of Sisi's meeting with Turkey's President Erdoga…
newarab(2024-08-23). Egypt govt hikes electricity prices by 40% to cut subsidy bill.newarab.com The A source at the electricity ministry told Mada Masr on Thursday that the increases will be made public soon on the Egyptian Electric Utility and Consumer Protection Regulatory Agency's official website. | The planned electricity price increases have been delayed several times in recent years ov…
newarab(2024-08-23). Taliban mandate face covering for Afghan women, beards for men.newarab.com The rules, promoted as in line with Islamic sharia law and to be enforced by the morality ministry, were based on a decree by the Taliban's supreme spiritual leader in 2022 and were now officially published as law, a Justice Ministry spokesman said. | The morality ministry, formally c…
newarab(2024-08-23). US unveils sweeping sanctions against Russia's defense sector.newarab.com The US imposed sweeping sanctions Friday on hundreds of firms in Russia and across Europe, Asia and the Middle East, accusing them of providing products and services that enable Russia's war effort and aiding its ability to evade sanctions. | Among those sanctioned by the Treasury Department were 60 Russian-based technology and defense companies, including three Russian financial tech companies. | Also sanctioned were firms in Turkey, France and Hong Kong that act as suppliers to Russia-based Promtekh, a wholesale distributor of transportation equipment, and an ammunition procurement network connected to Itali…
newarab(2024-08-23). An ode to Bangladesh's students and the first Gen-Z revolution.newarab.com Earlier this month, Bangladesh staged the world's first-ever No one saw it coming. In a stunning and visceral display of defiance, a generation that finds expression through street art, hop-hop and TikTok ousted Sheikh Hasina, its autocratic ruler of 15 years, to become the unlikely torchbearer for all that is possible in the world. | The student protestors now face another challenge: to banish Bangladesh's legacy of dynastic rule to the annals of history. Sp…
newarab(2024-08-23). Flood deluge worsens in Bangladesh with millions affected.newarab.com Flash floods wrought havoc in The South Asian nation of 170 million people, crisscrossed by hundreds of rivers, has seen frequent floods in recent decades. | Monsoon rains cause widespread destruction every year, but climate change is shifting weather patterns and increasing the number of extreme weather events. | "It's a catastrophic situation here," rescu…
newarab(2024-08-23). Explainer: What is Arbaeen.newarab.com Arbaeen, meaning "forty" in Arabic, is one of the world's largest annual pilgrimages. This year, it will be observed from the evening of Sunday, August 25, to Monday, August 26, 2024. | Arbaeen falls on the 20th day of Safar, the second month of the Islamic lunar calendar. It marks the end of a 40-day mourning period that begins with This year, Ashura was observed from the evening of Monday, July 1…
newarab(2024-08-23). Russian court sentences five men for racist riots in Dagestan.newarab.com A court in southern The men, who were given sentences ranging from just over six years to nine years for engaging in rioting, did not admit guilt, the court in the Krasnodar region said. One protester was also found guilty of committing violence against a government official. | The trial was moved from Da…
William Fear(2024-08-23). What Russia's Proposed Red Sea Naval Station Could Mean for the Sudan War.bylinetimes.com Earlier this summer it was reported that Sudan's de facto military government would be reviving an agreement with the Russian Federation, to build a In exchange, the embattled Sudanese government (SAF) are to receive "unrestricted qualitative military aid", Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov has said. | According to the
MEE staff(2024-08-23). Saudi Arabia: 34 Egyptians among dozens facing execution for drug offences.middleeasteye.net Saudi Arabia: 34 Egyptians among dozens facing execution for drug offences | At least 50 people face the death penalty for drug offences in Tabuk prison, with many tortured while on death row, says a rights group | | Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman arrives at the Future Investment Initiativ…
Juliette Rousselot(2024-08-23). 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 (…) | – |
C.J. Polychroniou(2024-08-23). Interest Rate Cuts Now Could Help Workers. But That's Not Who the Fed Serves.truthout.org The Federal Reserve hasn't changed interest rates since July of last year, after 11 hikes between March 2022 and July 2023 in the hope that higher borrowing costs would slow down consumer and business demand so inflation rates would drop. It kept the benchmark interest rate unchanged in its latest meeting ending July 31, 2024, but Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said that the first rate cut in… |
Janet Mayes(2024-08-23). Consciousness raising: personal and social — The struggle for change.workers.org The process of raising social consciousness about the need for revolutionary socialism parallels the process of raising personal consciousness in psychotherapy. People are brought up by people. Their original primary caretaker(s) are responsible for their existing, surviving and thriving even from before the moment of birth, usually until pre-adolescence, when . . . |
Workers World Party(2024-08-23). PDF of August 22 issue.workers.org Download the version in color. Download the black & white version. 17,000 protesters blast Democrats over Gaza Editorial Demand the right to be heard at the DNC! Mundo Obrero Mensaje al DNC: °Detengan el genocidio! Our new format To our readers: Beginning in July, we changed our PDFs for non-print . . . |
albawaba(2024-08-23). Saudi FM concludes visit to Iraq.albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan wrapped up his visit to Iraq on Thursday, marking a significant step in strengthening bilateral relations. During his visit to Baghdad, Prince Faisal met with Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani at the presidential palace.The discussions focused on enhancing cooperation across various sectors and addressing key regional and international issues. Prince Faisal conveyed the wishes of Saudi King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for continued progress and prosperity for Iraq.The two leaders also reviewed current regional developments, inclu…
albawaba(2024-08-23). Barcelona vs Athletic Bilbao predicted lineups – LaLiga 2024-25.albawaba.com Barcelona and Athletic Bilbao are set to lock horns in a highly-anticipated encounter in Gameweek 2 of LaLiga on Saturday.Match date: Saturday, 24 August | Kick-off time: 17: 00 (GMT) | Venue: Estadi Olimpic Lluis CompanysBarcelona vs Athletic Bilbao predicted lineups: Barca possible XlMarc-Andre Ter Stegen; Jules Kounde, Pau Cubarsi, Inigo Martinez, Alejandro Balde; Marc Bernal, Marc Casado; Lamine Yamal, Pedri, Raphinha; Robert LewandowskiAthletic Club possible XlAlex Padilla; Andoni Gorosabel, Yeray Alvarez, Dani Vivian, Yuri Berchiche; Benat Prados, Mikel Vesga; Inaki Williams, Oihan Sancet, Nico Willia…
albawaba(2024-08-23). Netflix has a new competitor, its Chick-fil-A !albawaba.com ALBAWABA – The fast-food restaurant business Chick-fil-A is preparing to introduce its own streaming service, a report by Deadline unveils, positioning itself as an unusual rival to companies like Netflix and Amazon Prime in the congested streaming market.According to Deadline, Chik-fil-A has been in discussions with production studios in order to hunt for a library of material that is suitable for families, in addition to it having its own original productions. It is believed that the new network may begin operations as promptly as later this year.Unscripted material, such as game shows, would apparently play a…
albawaba(2024-08-23). Cristiano Ronaldo storms the world of YouTube and breaks records in less than 24 hours.albawaba.com ALBAWABA – In just a day, Cristiano Ronaldo has broken every record in YouTube history.Celebrity footballer Cristiano Ronaldo has made a grand entrance into the YouTube universe by launching his own channel and posting a series of movies documenting his personal life and his relationship with model Georgina Rodriguez.With 14 million subscribers in under 16 hours, Cristiano shattered all previous records set by YouTubers in the last several years. The video that brought him and Georgina together had around 10 million views. Just hours after creating the website, Cristiano received the golden shield from YouTube! <...
albawaba(2024-08-23). New tool set to detect fake AI videos.albawaba.com ALBAWABA – In an effort to counter the surge in artificial intelligence frauds and false information, computer security firm McAfee has unveiled a new tool that assists users in determining if an audio they are listening to or a video on YouTube, X, or any other site is genuine or a deepfake.According to McAfee, victims have reported losses ranging from $250 to over half a million dollars as a result of online criminals that are developing AI-generated schemes that are more compelling, tailored, and on a larger scale.It resides in the background of your personal computer, silently observing every video that you w…
albawaba(2024-08-23). Taylor Swift Breaks Michael Jackson's Record for London 'Eras' Tour Concerts.albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Taylor Swift continues to demonstrate that her connection with her fans extends beyond the realm of musical performances by breaking records one after another.During her tour, Taylor Swift became the first artist to perform at Wembley Stadium eight times, breaking the record previously held by Michael Jackson. The BBC provided this information. Michael Jackson, who played seven gigs at Wembley Stadium during his extremely successful "Bad" tour in 1988, had previously held the record.The 34-year-old singer just finished her eighth performance at Wembley Stadium in London as part of her Eras Tour. She co…
Andrew Korybko(2024-08-23). Russia's Capture Of Pokrovsk Could Reshape The Conflict's Dynamics.thealtworld.com Beyond it are just a few lightly defended towns and then vast expanses of grassland that could become the scene of maneuver warfare until Russia reaches the next heavily defended localities further afield. | Ukrainian officials have urged locals in and around the town of Pokrovsk to evacuate within the next two weeks as Russian forces rapidly approach this pivotal military logistics hub. The head of neighboring Mirnograd's military administration
Christoph Sorg(2024-08-23). 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. | CADTM ("Committee for the Abolition of Illegitimate Debt") shares (…) | – | / | <...
Adam Fishbein(2024-08-23). Foreign Policy Talks to Jake Johnston about US Sanctioning of Haiti's Former President.cepr.net Foreign Policy's (FP's) Catherine Osborn talked to Jake Johnston about the news this week that the US is slapping sanctions on Haiti's former president Michel Martelly for alleged drug trafficking. Martelly, who lives in Florida, was backed by the Obama administration during his presidency, and "Washington urged Haitian authorities to remove a rival candidate from …
Science for the People Twin Cities Collective(2024-08-23). The Whitewashing and Greenwashing of Gov. Tim Walz.counterpunch.org This week, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz will be officially endorsed as the 2024 Democratic Party nominee for Vice President at the Democratic National Convention. Since being named the VP pick by the Harris campaign, Walz has received extensive praise for his military background and 'folksy' personality (read: midwestern white male); and for his accomplishments as
Jeffrey St. Clair(2024-08-23). As I Lay Coughing: Watching the DNC With Covid and Faulkner.counterpunch.org "When something is new and hard and bright, there ought to be something a little better for it than just being safe, since the safe things are just the things that folks have been doing so long they have worn the edges off and there's nothing to the doing of them that leaves a man
Matthew Stevenson(2024-08-23). The Obamas Sing Songs of Themselves.counterpunch.org When and if the republic ever gets around to amending the Constitution so that Clarence Thomas can chip in for his million-dollar, private-jet vacations to Komodo (Indonesia) now paid by "In-the-year-2025" influence peddlers, the framers might add a few clauses banning former presidential families from speaking at political conventions, so that in the future we're spared more orations from Barack and Michelle Obama, if not the Clintons ("In deception we trust") .
ecns.cn(2024-08-23). Beyond the Spotlight: Story of China's youngest three-gold Olympic medalist Quan Hongchan.ecns.cn The 17-year-old Chinese diver Quan Hongchan, the youngest domestic athlete to win three Olympic gold medals, secured two golds in the women's 10m platform final and women's synchronized 10m platform final at the Paris 2024 Olympics and one gold in the women's 10m platform final at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.
ecns.cn(2024-08-23). China-made AS700 airship makes longest journey in test flight.ecns.cn A prototype of the AS700 multipurpose civilian airship made its longest journey through Tuesday and Wednesday, covering three provincial regions, according to State-owned Aviation Industry Corp of China, the nation's leading aircraft maker.
ecns.cn(2024-08-23). Australian wines sparkle again in China on eased ties.ecns.cn Australian wine's renewed access to the Chinese market has not only provided a much-needed boost for the sector, but has also underscored the importance of fostering robust trade relationships to sustain growth and competitiveness.
ecns.cn(2024-08-23). Unlock Chinese Cities: Ancient city ignites night economy.ecns.cn In Central China's Henan Province lies an ancient city Luoyang, hailed as the Divine Capital. It's one of the Eight Great Ancient Capitals, a cradle of Chinese civilization. The centuries-old Luoyang historical and cultural block is a must-visit spot for tourists who come to this central Chinese city.
ecns.cn(2024-08-23). CPC leadership reviews measures on western region's development.ecns.cn The Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee held a meeting on Friday to review policies and measures to open up a new vista in the large-scale development of the western region.
ecns.cn(2024-08-23). Ukraine launches drone attacks on Moscow.ecns.cn Ukraine attacked Moscow on Wednesday with at least 11 drones that were shot down by air defenses in what Russian officials called one of the biggest drone strikes on the capital since its special military operation in Ukraine began in February 2022.
ecns.cn(2024-08-23). Alibaba sees listing on HK stock exchange.ecns.cn Tech heavyweight giant, Alibaba Group Holding Ltd, said on Friday the voluntary conversion of its secondary listing to primary listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange will become effective on Aug 28.
ecns.cn(2024-08-23). China ahead in humanoid robots field.ecns.cn Humanoid robots are expected to usher in a new stage of growth as Chinese tech companies venture into the field to cash in on the immense market opportunities going forward, said experts and business executive…
ecns.cn(2024-08-23). Nation's first mpox virus test product approved for market entry.ecns.cn China's National Medical Products Administration has given market entry approval to a monkeypox virus nucleic acid test kit developed by a medical diagnostics company in South China's Guangdong Province.
ecns.cn(2024-08-23). Concerns rage over Fukushima discharge.ecns.cn Concerns and opposition persist as Saturday marks one year of Japan beginning to release contaminated water from the wrecked Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant into the Pacific Ocean.
ecns.cn(2024-08-23). Hainan Airlines has new Seattle flight.ecns.cn In a positive sign for air travel between China and the United States, Hainan Airlines has announced the launch of a new route connecting Haikou, capital of South China's Hainan province, and Seattle, starting next month.
ecns.cn(2024-08-23). EVs showing greater potential to feed grids.ecns.cn Electric vehicles can potentially double up as super giant "mobile power banks" to support electricity supply and ensure grid stability during peak power consumption periods, as recent trials across Jiangsu province have shown, experts said.
ecns.cn(2024-08-23). Building of huge dredger underway.ecns.cn China has started building the nation's largest and most advanced dredging vessel of its type to maintain and improve navigable waterways as well as create or maintain land formations.
ecns.cn(2024-08-23). New energy smart cargo ship unveiled in Shandong.ecns.cn Compared with traditional inland vessels, new energy vessels can save 3 percent of energy, reduce pollutant emissions by more than 90 percent, and carbon emissions by 15 percent.
ecns.cn(2024-08-23). Old Chinese novel making waves globally.ecns.cn "Wukong! My bro!" exclaimed Kalex Willzy when he saw Sun Wukong hiding his golden staff in his ear in an electronic game, which instantly reminded him of the famous scene from the 16th century Chinese novel Journey to the West.
ecns.cn(2024-08-23). Dairy imports from EU face probe.ecns.cn China's decision to launch an anti-subsidy probe into certain dairy products imported from the European Union fully aligns with domestic laws and World Trade Organization rules, said a commerce official on Thursday.
ecns.cn(2024-08-23). Picturesque night scenery of Nyingchi in Xizang.ecns.cn Lights illuminate Nyingchi City along the Nyang River, creating a picturesque night scenery in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Aug. 22, 2024.
ecns.cn(2024-08-23). China launches 4A satellite.ecns.cn A modified Long March-7 carrier rocket carrying the ChinaSat 4A satellite blasts off from the Wenchang Space Launch Site in Wenchang, south China's Hainan, Aug. 22, 2024.
ecns.cn(2024-08-23). Home cooks decry rising vegetable prices.ecns.cn A recent surge in vegetable prices has prompted Li, a 34-year-old Beijing resident who regularly cooks at home to manage expenses and maintain a balanced diet, to rethink her strategy.
ICRC(2024-08-23). 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…
Apache Stronghold(2024-08-23). 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.
Planned Parenthood Mar Monte(2024-08-23). 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.
Democracia Socialista (2024-08-23). 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. | – | / |
Fabrice Thomas, Franck Gaudichaud(2024-08-23). 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. | – | / |
Mark Gruenberg, John Wojcik(2024-08-23). UAW's Fain says worker killed due to Stellantis greed.peoplesworld.org UAW President Shawn Fain is blaming Stellantis for the death of a worker forced to leave its Belvidere, Ill. Plant and relocate to their Toledo, Ohio plant where he was killed on the job. The Auto Workers will fight, and if necessary, strike Stellantis if the company breaks its new union contract by not reopening …
Chauncey K. Robinson(2024-08-23). Abortion rights take center stage at the DNC.peoplesworld.org While the GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump and his running mate J.D. Vance continue their insults against childless "cat ladies," delegates at the Democratic National Convention (DNC) are placed the defense of reproductive rights center stage. Throughout the intense political week, powerful testimonials and speeches discussed the road forward in codifying Roe v. Wade and …
Ileana Ferrer Fonte(2024-08-23). Cuban Women's Federation celebrates its 64th anniversary.plenglish.com Havana, Aug 23 (Prensa Latina) Intending to make a decisive contribution to safeguarding the Revolution, defending socialism, and promoting sustainable prosperity for the nation, the Cuban Women's Federation (FMC) is celebrating its 64th anniversary on Friday.
Elsy Fors Garzon(2024-08-23). Russian and Armenian leaders discuss Armenian-Azerbaijani relations.plenglish.com According to the communication, both leaders referred to the steps taken to guide relations between Yerevan and Baku, including the recent dialogue between Putin and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev during the former's official visit to the South Caucasian nation. | The Russian head of state confirmed Moscow's willingness to continue providing assistance to Yerevan and Baku to "develop a peace agreement, promote the process of delimitation and demarcation of the border, as well as unblock transport and logistics connections." | Putin and Pashinyan also discussed bilateral trade and economic cooperation and note…
Luis Linares Petrov(2024-08-23). China to hold high-level talks with Africa during FOCAC 2024 forum.plenglish.com Beijing, Aug 23 (Prensa Latina) The next Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC 2024), which is scheduled for September 4th to 6th, will host four parallel high-level meetings for the first time, reported China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Ana Luisa Brown(2024-08-23). Vehicle fleet saturates El Salvador's geography.plenglish.com San Salvador, Aug 23 (Prensa Latina) With only 21 000 kilometers of extension, more than 1.8 million automobiles roll in El Salvador today, a number in constant movement that saturates the streets and highways of the country.
Luis Linares Petrov(2024-08-23). Russia breaks the Ukrainian defense in Kupiansk, Kharkov province.plenglish.com Moscow, Aug 23 (Prensa Latina) The Ukrainian army command began to withdraw its units from Kupiansk, in the Kharkov region, after Russian troops broke their defensive line, military expert Andrei Marochko reported.
Ileana Ferrer Fonte(2024-08-23). DRC health authorities show concern due to Mpox upsurge.plenglish.com Kinshasa, Aug 23 (Prensa Latina) Health authorities of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) showed concern about the rapid upsurge of monkeypox (Mpox) cases reported in this capital on Friday.
Ana Luisa Brown(2024-08-23). Syria and Iranian foreign ministers ratify strategic relations.plenglish.com Damascus, Aug 23 (Prensa Latina) Syrian Foreign Minister Faisal Al-Mekdad and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stressed the importance of boosting and strengthening strategic ties between the two countries and taking them to new perspectives.
Ileana Ferrer Fonte(2024-08-23). DPRK slams US planned sale of helicopters to South Korea.plenglish.com Pyongyang, Aug 23 (Prensa Latina) The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) warned on Friday that the United States' sale of 36 H-64E Apache helicopters to South Korea will aggravate military tensions in the region.
Elsy Fors Garzon(2024-08-23). Nigerian Nobel Prize winner Wole Soyinka awarded in Cuba.plenglish.com Havana, Aug 23 (Prensa Latina) Nigerian writer and Nobel Prize winner for Literature (1986), Wole Soyinka, received today in this capital the Haydee Santamaría Medal, in a ceremony headed by the president of Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel.
David Swanson(2024-08-23). The Party Platform Racket.pressenza.com While party platforms are usually full of insincere popular promises, this year's from the Democrats spits in the face of the majority of Democrats who want peace. | Normally, U.S. political party platforms should not be read as outlines of what a party will do if given power. (Lists of donors should be read as outlines of what a party will do if given power.) Platforms should be read as the question section of a beauty contest. (And be grateful there's no swimsuit section.) | Four years ago, the
Mauro Carlo Zanella(2024-08-23). Kiev, the wall of the fallen.pressenza.com August 18, was Sunday and in the ancient and splendid churches and cathedrals of Kiev resounded the evocative melodies of prayers and rites, intoned by the popes of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church, independent and separate from that of the Moscow Patriarchate. | I enter the Cathedral of St. Vladimir during the Eucharistic celebration and, judging by the tiara, the age and the solemnity of the gestures, the Patriarch of Kiev himself could be presiding over the concelebration. | There are mostly women, veiled as we did a few decades ago, and men who are generally old or very young. | Practically everyone, before, dur…
Nava J. Thakuria(2024-08-23). PEC Demands Fast Probe into Journo-Murders in Bangladesh.pressenza.com Geneva: Press Emblem Campaign (PEC), the global media safety and rights body, called the interim government of Bangladesh to initiate a fast probe into the murder of five journalists in the last few weeks and punish the culprits under the law. The South Asian nation witnessed a month-long unrestthat began in the middle of July 2024, where the student-led movement toppled the Awami League government in Dhaka and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina had to flee to take temporary refuge in India. Hundreds of journalists, who reported from the ground, sustained injuries as they were targeted by the Bangla armed forces as wel…
Nava J. Thakuria(2024-08-23). A Minor Gang Raped in Assam's Dhing, Hundreds of Women Protesters Hit the Street.pressenza.com Guwahati: Hundreds of Assamese women on Friday hit the street of Dhing in central Assam demanding justice for a minor who was gang raped by a group of suspected Muslim migrants on 22 August 2024 while she was returning home from tutorial classes in the evening hours. Following a call by the Dhing unit of the All Assam Students' Union (AASU), all commercial establishments and educational institutions remain closed in the locality as a mark of protest. Two of the accused have been detained by the police and a search for the third one is going on. | AASU president Utpal Sarma demanded stringent actions against the c…
United World International(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, …
Mordechai Kremnitzer(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…
newarab(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…
IMEMC News(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 …
Medea Benjamin, Nicolas J. S. Davies(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
Dean Baker(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
M. Reza Behnam(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.
newarab(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
noreply(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.
albawaba(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…
| REUTERS | (2024-08-22). Ukraine claims US weapons hit Russian pontoon bridges.tribune.com.pk 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…
The Sirius Report(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?
albawaba(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.
hindustantimes(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…
Robert Inlakesh(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
Amy Goodman(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… |
Amos Harel(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…
David Daoud(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…
Staff(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…
albawaba(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…
Michael Arria, Mondoweiss.(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…
SKWAWKBOX (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 …
newarab(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…
hindustantimes(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.
newarab(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…
infobrics(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…
infobrics(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.
infobrics(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…
Natalia Marques, People's Dispatch.(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…
Kevin Gosztola, The Dissenter.(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…
Chris Walker(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. |
Mike Ludwig(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… |
Chris Walker(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… |
Sharon Zhang(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… |
mforinoco(2024-08-22). Soft Normalization: Saudi Arabia Quietly Engages With Israel.orinocotribune.com By Mawadda Iskandar — Aug 20, 2024 | Riyadh's once stealthy pursuit of normalization with Tel Aviv is becoming increasingly overt, driven by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's ambition to secure his future throne. It is a task that has become infinitely more difficult since 7 October 2023. | Despite Israel's ongoing brutal assault on the Gaza Strip and its 2.4 million Palestinians, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MbS) continues to pursue a controversial deal to normalize relations with the occupation state. Riyadh has persisted in deepening relations with Tel Aviv in multiple se…
newarab(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…
tn.ai(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.
newarab(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…
Akela Lacy(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…
hindustantimes(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.
newarab(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…
MEE staff(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…
newarab(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".
IMEMC News(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 …
hindustantimes(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.
| REUTERS | (2024-08-22). 11 killed in Israeli strike on Gaza's Beit Lahiya.tribune.com.pk 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…
IMEMC News(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 …
Sophia Tareen, Jake Offenhartz, Joey Cappelletti, Lea Skene(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
| xinhua. | (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…
newarab(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…
IMEMC News(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, …
| Xinhua(2024-08-22). Israeli PM rejects claims of troop pullout from key Gaza-Egypt border area.tribune.com.pk 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…
United World International(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 …
Ali Salam(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 …
newarab(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…
| Reuters(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…
David Rosenberg(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…
albawaba(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…
Ali Salam(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 …
albawaba(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…
newleftreview(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.
IMEMC News(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 …
newarab(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…
newarab(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…
newarab(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…
newarab(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…
newarab(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
mforinoco(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…
Craig Murray, Consortium News.(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…
Mike Ludwig, Truthout.(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…
Niko Georgiades, Unicorn Riot.(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…
diegoramos718(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.
Juliette Rousselot(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 (…) | – |
Brett Wilkins(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… |
Eman Abdelhadi(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… |
Julia Conley(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… |
albawaba(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…
albawaba(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…
albawaba(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…
albawaba(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…
albawaba(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)…
albawaba(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…
albawaba(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…
albawaba(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…
albawaba(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…
albawaba(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…
albawaba(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…
albawaba(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…
albawaba(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…
Christoph Sorg(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. | CADTM ("Committee for the Abolition of Illegitimate Debt") shares (…) | – | / | <...
Joshua Frank(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…
Stewart Lawrence(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
Rob Larson(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.
ecns.cn(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.
ecns.cn(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.
ecns.cn(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.
ecns.cn(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.
ecns.cn(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.
ecns.cn(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.
ecns.cn(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.
ecns.cn(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.
ecns.cn(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.
ecns.cn(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.
ecns.cn(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.
ecns.cn(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.
ecns.cn(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.
ecns.cn(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.
ecns.cn(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.
ecns.cn(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.
ecns.cn(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.
ecns.cn(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.
ecns.cn(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.
ecns.cn(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.
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…
ICRC(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…
Unitarian Universalists of San Francisco(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…
Unitarian Universalists of San Francisco(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…
Apache Stronghold(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.
Planned Parenthood Mar Monte(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.
Michael Webster(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…
Tomasz Konicz(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,"
Dharmasiri Lankapeli(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. | – | / |
Fabrice Thomas, Franck Gaudichaud(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. | – | / |
Democracia Socialista (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. | – | / |
Dan La Botz(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…
Alex MacDonald(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…
Imran Mulla(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…
Staff(2024-08-22). "Qazis no longer responsible for registering Muslim marriages in Assam," says Himanta Biswa Sarma.muslimmirror.comby 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, …
Staff(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, …
World Beyond War.(2024-08-16). United Nations Delegations Are Listening To Us On Gaza.popularresistance.org World BEYOND War President Kathy Kelly has been fasting, demonstrating, and meeting at the United Nations with the delegations of various nations. Activists have held two vigils each day and met with the Missions of South Korea, Brazil, Venezuela, Greece, Ireland, Spain, Malta, the Holy See, Iran, Denmark, Russia, Mexico, and Slovenia. | You can add your own words, but it reads: | "I urge your country to move to convene an emergency session of the UN General Assembly and use Uniting For Peace (Resolution 377) to impose an arms embargo and targeted sanctions on the Israeli government, suspend the Israeli governmen…
Arnaud Bertrand, Popular Resistance.(2024-08-16). China Releases Explosive Report On US's National Endowment For Democracy.popularresistance.org China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has released quite the explosive report on the US's National Endowment for Democracy (NED), explaining how under the cover of "promoting democracy", it has "long engaged in subverting state power in other countries, meddling in other countries' internal affairs, inciting division and confrontation, misleading public opinion, and conducting ideological infiltration". In short, it's subverting democracy, the exact contrary of what it says it's doing. The NED has long been infamous for doing this kind of stuff but there are a few things in the report that are really explosive.
IMEMC News(2024-08-16). Day 315: Israeli Missiles Kill And Injure Dozens In Gaza.imemc.org In the early hours of Friday, the Gaza Strip was subject to intense rocket and artillery bombardment by Israeli forces, leading to dozens of fatalities and injuries among the residents. Reports indicate that emergency medical teams have retrieved five slain individuals from the Abdul Wahid and Al-Khor families, along with eight wounded, following an attack …
Alina Ramos Martin(2024-08-16). Russia denounces US interference in Venezuela's internal affairs.plenglish.com Moscow, Aug 16 (Prensa Latina) The level of interference of the United States in the sovereign affairs of Venezuela continues to be high, the Kremlin advisor for naval affairs, Nikolai Patrushev, declared.
geo.tv(2024-08-16). UN says 'strong indications' Bangladesh security forces used 'unnecessary' force.geo.tv Police detains a man from the University of Dhaka premises, a day after the clash between Bangladesh Chhatra League, the student wing of the ruling party Bangladesh Awami League, and anti-quota protesters, in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on July 17, 2024. —ReutersReport stresses need for rapid…
geo.tv(2024-08-16). Bangladesh students plan new party to end duopoly of Hasina, Khaleda.geo.tv Bangladeshi student protesters run as police fire teargas during a coffin rally of anti-quota protesters at the University of Dhaka in Dhaka, Bangladesh on July 17, 2024. — Reuters | Representational image of a military policemen riding on the back of a patrol truck at the site of a funeral of Houthi fighters killed during recent fighting against government forces, in Sanaa, Yemen December 6, 2021. ADEN: A suicide bomber killed 12 Yemeni soldiers in a military…
UMMID(2024-08-16). Challenges before Yunus' interim government in Bangladesh.ummid.com The challenges at the frontiers of Yunus' interim government in Bangladeshare (unlucky) seven: law and order; economy; military, elections; justice; religious freedom; and freedom of expression.
Pressenza New York(2024-08-16). Arab Spring Effect in South Asia: After Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, Which next?pressenza.com Yemeni human rights activist Tawakkul Karman, known as "The Mother of the Revolution," once said, Youth is a revolution; they cannot be stopped, they cannot be suppressed, and they cannot be silenced. Karman's words came true in Bangladesh on August 5. On that day, Sheikh Hasina, known as the iron lady of Bangladesh, resigned and fled the country after weeks of deadly protests. A non-violent movement by the students against the introduction of a quota system in the country's government jobs quickly turned into an anti-government Gen-Z revolution. The youth uprising has struck a chord in a society already deeply e…
| News Desk | (2024-08-16). ICC considering new venue for 2024 Women's T20 World Cup as BCB fights to host event.tribune.com.pk The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has reportedly emerged as the frontrunner to host the 2024 Women's T20 World Cup as the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) scrambles to prevent the tournament from being relocated. | With the International Cricket Council (ICC) working under tight deadlines, Dubai and Abu Dhabi are being considered as alternative venues. | The BCB, however, has requested more time to present a viable plan to keep the tournament in Bangladesh. | The final decision is expected during the ICC's online board meeting scheduled for August 20. | India had initially been viewed as a strong alternative host,…
ptcnews.tv(2024-08-16). PM Modi discusses Hindu safety with Bangladesh's Muhammad Yunus; receives assurance.ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: On Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a significant conversation with Muhammad Yunus, the Chief Adviser of Bangladesh's interim government. During the call, PM Modi was assured of the safety and security of Hindus and other minorities in Bangladesh, a matter of growing concern amidst the ongoing situation in the country.Following the discussion, PM Modi shared the update on X (formerly Twitter), highlighting the key points of their conversation. He stated, "I received a telephone call from Professor Muhammad Yunus, the Chief Adviser of the Government of Bangladesh. We exchanged views on the…
Staff(2024-08-16). Violence against Hindus in Bangladesh: Fueling Islamophobia in India.muslimmirror.com By Ram Puniyani The upsurge in Bangladesh has been a major phenomenon, which not only shook that country to the core but also saw a lot of fake news and Islamophobia getting intensified in India. Shaikh Hasina has been ruling Bangladesh with iron hand for the last fifteen years, totally suppressing the opposition to the …
| News Desk | (2024-08-16). BCB President Nazmul Hassan at 'brink' of stepping down amid political unrest.tribune.com.pk The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is on the brink of a leadership change as its president, Nazmul Hassan, prepares to step down from his position, according to recent indications from board officials. | Hassan, who is currently serving his fourth term, is reportedly seeking government collaboration to implement key reforms within the board. | The development comes amid growing political instability in Bangladesh, which has seen Hassan and his wife relocate to London. | Since August 5, several board directors, reportedly backed by former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, have gone into hiding. In contrast, on Augu…
Staff(2024-08-16). Violence against Hindus in Bangladesh: Fueling Islamophobia in India.muslimmirror.comBy Ram Puniyani The upsurge in Bangladesh has been a major phenomenon, which not only shook that country to the core but also saw a lot of fake news and Islamophobia getting intensified in India. Shaikh Hasina has been ruling Bangladesh with iron hand for the last fifteen years, totally suppressing the opposition to the …
Mukta Barai, Susan Price, Jacob Andrewartha(2024-08-16). Student leader: We are creating a 'new Bangladesh'.greenleft.org.au Mukta Barai is President of the Socialist Students Front, the student wing of the Socialist Party of Bangladesh, and played a leading role in the recent student protests. She spoke with Susan Price and Jacob Andrewartha about the political situation in Bangladesh and the challenges for the democratic movement.
ecns.cn(2024-08-16). Hasina calls for probe into violent protests in Bangladesh.ecns.cn In her first statement since resigning and leaving Bangladesh on Aug 5, Bangladesh's former prime minister Sheikh Hasina called for an investigation into the violence during weeks of student-led protests in the country.
albawaba(2024-08-16). Russian Tu-22M3 strategic bomber crashes.albawaba.com ALBAWABA- In breaking news, a Russian Tu-22M3 strategic bomber has crashed in the Irkutsk region of southern Russia, just 100 meters from the federal highway R-255. The crash occurred at 22: 11 local time, reportedly due to a technical malfunction. According to the Russian Ministry of Defense, the crew was safely ejected, although there are conflicting reports about the fate of the four crew members onboard.The incident comes at a time of escalating tensions between Russia and Ukraine. Ukrainian forces have launched a significant counteroffensive, seizing territory in Russia's Kursk region. In response, Moscow has…
albawaba(2024-08-16). Ukraine to set administrative office in Kursk.albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Following days of penetrating into the Russian territory, the Ukrainian Army announced setting up an administrative office in Kursk."A military commandant's office has been set up to maintain law and order and meet the priority needs of the population in the controlled territories," Ukrainian military chief Oleksandr Syrsky told President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in a meeting.
hindustantimes(2024-08-16). Kursk Incursion: Putin Aide Blames U.S. For Daring Op; 'Kyiv Wouldn't Dare To…' | Russia-Ukraine War.hindustantimes.com Russian President Vladimir Putin's top aide has accused the US of playing a role in Ukraine's recent Kursk incursion. Nikolai Pavel said Kyiv would never dare stage such an OP without US and NATO support. He said, "The US leadership's claims of non-involvement in Kyiv's actions in the Kursk region do not correspond to reality… Without their participation and direct support, Kyiv would not have ventured into Russian territory."
noreply(2024-08-16). We All Remember This…smoothiex12.blogspot.com you know, British "tank commander". Well, evidently, not only Challengers II do not outmatch anything, but they turned out to be matchboxes which burn together with all their ammo. What a "design"!
What it takes is a visit from Lancet and one gets the fireworks. This is one which was destroyed in Kursk, the…
hindustantimes(2024-08-16). Biden Poking Putin Amid Kursk Incursion? U.S. Set To Give Long-Range Missiles To Kyiv | Russia.hindustantimes.com United States President Joe Biden is reportedly "open" to sending long-range cruise missiles to Ukraine. This comes as Ukraine claims to advance deeper into Kursk — the Russian border region it invaded last week. The possible delivery of joint air-to-surface missiles (JASSMs) will boost Ukraine's F-16 fighter jets which Kyiv recently acquired. If the U.S. goes through with its plans, it may also risk being dragged into a direct conflict with Russia as the missiles have the potential to do a lot of damage to Moscow.
ecns.cn(2024-08-16). Evacuation of thousands more begins from Kursk.ecns.cn Russia began evacuating thousands more people from its border regions on Thursday after Ukraine said it was advancing deeper into the country in a lightning incursion aimed at forcing Moscow to slow its advance along the rest of the front.
Staff(2024-08-16). Russian television starts reporting destruction of Ukrainian forces in Kursk.gilbertdoctorow.com In my interviews of the past two days which have been widely seen, I maintained that Russian television coverage of the Ukrainian incursion in Kursk province (oblast) has been almost entirely devoted to the humanitarian relief efforts of governmental agencies and civil society to provide for the needs of the 140,000 or so displaced residents …
hindustantimes(2024-08-16). Damning Proof Of West Hand In Kursk Assault? UK Challenger 2 Tanks On Combat Duty In Russia | Watch.hindustantimes.com Ukraine is using British Challenger 2 main battle tanks inside Russia's Kursk, Sky News reported. This is believed to be the first time the UK's tanks have been used in combat on Russian territory. However, the British Ministry of Defence declined to comment on operational details of the Kursk incursion. This comes as Zelensky claimed Ukrainian forces have taken control of the town of Sudzha after launching a cross-border incursion into Russia's Kursk region.
Robert Inlakesh(2024-08-16). Israel's PR Scramble Following Gaza SchooI Massacre: Hamas Fighters Killed Twice and "No Women and Children Present"mintpressnews.com After committing a massacre at a school in Gaza City, the Israeli military claimed that the facility, which housed over 6,000 displaced civilians, was being used as a Hamas command center. The military released the names of alleged fighters killed in the attack. However, some of those identified as militants were killed months earlier, and every claim made by Israel is contradicted by substantial evidence. | The August 10 massacre at Gaza City's Tabeen School
Rivera Sun(2024-08-16). Violence is Everywhere, So Are the People Trying to Stop It.counterpunch.org I'm tired of the violence. Aren't you? Some days, it seems relentless. A mass shooting at a school. Another youth killed by gun violence. A family on the street after fleeing an abusive partner. A genocide halfway around the world. Brutal wars displacing millions. When will the violence stop? The answer is: when we take
Caitlin Johnstone(2024-08-16). Democrats Are Pigs.caitlinjohnstone.com.auThat's right: they're using her condescending shutdown of pro-Palestine demonstrators as a fun girlboss campaign slogan now.
Essam Elkorghli, Kribsoo Diallo,, Matteo Capasso, Black Agenda Report.(2024-08-16). The Imperialist Attack On The Alliance Of Sahel States.popularresistance.org On July 27, 2024, armed Tuareg militants and affiliates of the Islamic State in the Sahel attacked a Malian military convoy heading to the northern part of the country, Tinzawaten, close to the border with Algeria. The ambush led to the killing of a large score of the Malian military personnel and their accompanying cadres from the Private Military company, Wagner Group. Being inflicted on one of Russia's allies in the Sahel, the Western puppet press voyeuristically rushed to glorify the violence. More importantly, Ukraine hopped on to cheer the massacre, and a Facebook post from their embassy in Dakar claimed th…
Vijay Prashad(2024-08-16). Every Place in Gaza—Including Schools—Is a Target.counterpunch.org This sequence of attacks on schools came before the August 10 bombing, which shows that there is a pattern of targeting civilians who are seeking shelter in schools. The massacre at al-Taba'een is the 21st attack by Israel against a school that has been serving as a shelter since July 4. Ahmed Abed lost his brother-in-law Abdullah al-Arair in the massacre at al-Taba'een. "There is nowhere else to go," he said. "Every place in Gaza is a target."
Gabisile(2024-08-16). Government working to finalise Marikana tragedy claims.sanews.gov.za Government working to finalise Marikana tragedy claims | Justice and Constitutional Development Minister, Thembi Simelane, says government remains dedicated to addressing claims arising from the Marikana tragedy.
Today marks the 12th anniversary of the Marikana tragedy.
On 16 August 2016, 34 mineworkers at the Lonmin mine in the North West were shot by police while they were demanding a salary of R12 500 a month.
Ten police officers were also killed in the days leading up to the Marikana massacre. Speaking at Friday's media briefing, Simelane described today as a "sombre chapter in the natio…
Staff(2024-08-16). Israel at war, day 315: Biden says negotiating parties 'closer than ever' to cease-fire.haaretz.com Negotiations for cease-fire/hostage release deal continue on Friday in Qatar, with one source saying they 'have been successful so far ‚ñ Source close to Hezbollah tells Washington Post that the group won't retaliate against Israel as long as talks are taking place in Doha ‚ñ Israel's FM tells British, French counterparts that 'If Iran attacks, we expect the coalition to join Israel not only in defense' ‚ñ Here's what you need to know 315 days into the war…
hindustantimes(2024-08-16). Israel Desperate Bid To Break Iran-Backed Groups, Takes This Step Against Hamas, Houthis, Hezbollah.hindustantimes.com The Israeli Defense Ministry has reportedly imposed sanctions on 18 oil tankers transporting Iranian oil to cut down Iran's vital fuel sale revenues. The National Bureau of Israel for Countering Terrorist Financing statement reveals that these tankers are used by Iran's Quds Force. Israel has also expressed its readiness to cooperate with international partners such as the EU and the U.S. amid rising tensions tensions with Iran and its proxies.
Staff(2024-08-16). U.S. presents cease-fire proposal that bridges Israel-Hamas gaps, mediators say.haaretz.com Report: Hezbollah will not launch attack on Israel during negotiations in Qatar, retaliation is 'not urgent' ‚ñ Palestinian killed after masked settlers descend on West Bank village; U.S. condemns attack ‚ñ Cease-fire, hostage release talks continue in Qatar ‚ñ French, U.K. foreign ministers to meet Israeli counterpart in Jerusalem…
hindustantimes(2024-08-16). Hezbollah Ups The Ante, Strikes Israeli Military Base In Fifth Strike In A Week | Gaza War | Haniyeh.hindustantimes.com The Lebanese armed group, Hezbollah, claimed that its fighters have attacked the Israeli military site near the border in the north early on August 16 morning. According to Al Jazeera, Hezbollah militants targeted the IDF's Ruwaysat al-Alam in the Kfarchouba hills. Hezbollah claimed that they directly attacked the IDF base with "appropriate weapons." This is the fifth attack on an Israeli military base in a week ahead of Iran's expected revenge strike after the killing of Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran on July 31.
Zvi Bar'el(2024-08-16). Lebanon is two states for one people — and both of them are waiting for Hezbollah.haaretz.com Progress at the cease-fire talks in Doha will determine the timetable of a cessation of hostilities in Lebanon, but it remains unclear how Hezbollah will behave after the summit — and whether it will agree to forgo its revenge attack for the assassination of a top commander…
Nader Durgham(2024-08-16). Hezbollah releases video showing missiles in advanced tunnel system.middleeasteye.net Hezbollah releases video showing missiles in advanced tunnel system | Footage published as mediators meet in Doha for talks seeking to end the war in Gaza and avoid larger regional conflict | | Hezbollah operatives salute the "Imad 4 Facility" in an underground tunnel in their latest v…
hindustantimes(2024-08-16). Israel In Panic? Hezbollah Reveals 'Futuristic' Underground Missile Facility IMAD 4 | Iran | Haniyeh.hindustantimes.com Hezbollah released a new video amid fears of a full-blown war with Israel. The video, released on August 16, appears to show an underground missile facility in Lebanon. The footage shows missiles and launching positions for projectiles. Several Hezbollah fighters and weapon-loaded trucks are also seen in the video. Watch for more.
Elsy Fors Garzon(2024-08-16). Lebanese authorities demand halt to Israeli crimes.plenglish.com Upon receiving separately the Egyptian foreign minister, Badr Abdelatty, the speaker of Parliament, Nabih Berri; the interim prime minister, Najib Mikati, and the head of Foreign Affairs, Abdullah Bou Habib, agreed on the need to pressure Israel to put an end to its crimes and implement Security Council Resolution 1701. | In this regard, the Lebanese officials thanked Cairo for its support to the nation of the cedars, as well as the Arab and international efforts to reach a ceasefire in Gaza. | The highest figure in the legislature considered that the true root of the conflict in the region is the Palestinian que…
Ban Killer Drones.(2024-08-16). Why Are We Doing Informational Picketing At This Gas Station?popularresistance.org People are organizing to stop shipments of petroleum products to the Israel military in order to end the genocide against the Palestinian people in Gaza and the West Bank, as shown in this poster. | Oil Change International reports that BP, Chevron, ExxonMobil and Shell are profiting from the transfer of crude oil and oil products to Israel where the crude is refined into jet fuel, diesel and gasoline for tanks and other military vehicles. Valero ships jet fuel to Israel directly from the U.S., according to the American Friends Service Committee. | "…oil firms must ensure they're not in the business of helping…
Staff(2024-08-16). 16 August, Vancouver: Mass March and Rally — End the Genocide Now! Palestine Resists!samidoun.net ALL OUT FOR PALESTINE! Vancouver Rally and March to end the genocide in Gaza now! Friday, August 16 7: 30 pm Olympic Cauldron — 1055 Canada Place The Zionist-US genocide has continued in Palestine for over 10 months. Just yesterday, the US approved another $18 billion in weaponry for the Zionist regime, only days after the …
albawaba(2024-08-16). Dubai port DP World reports 60% losses amid Houthi Red Sea disruptions.albawaba.com ALBAWABA — Dubai Port operator DP World, said on Thursday that its half-year earnings dropped by about 60%, attributing this decline to the Red Sea disruptions brought by Houthis in Yemen in response to the ongoing Israeli aggression on Gaza.Since November, the Houthis have targeted ships passing through the Red Sea passage with ties to Israel in response to what has been called a "genocide" against the Gazan population, causing disruptions to $1 trillion worth of products that pass through the area every year, according to Alarabiya, while also leading to the most severe warfare the US Navy has seen since…
Phil Pasquini(2024-08-16). Returning Gaza Student Protesters Face Punitive Welcome.indybay.org As university and college students prepare to return to campus for the new school year, many find themselves in legal limbo for their participation in the anti-Genocide student encampments protesting Israel's war in Gaza at the end of the last school year.
Javier Arana Villasusa(2024-08-16). Nicaraguan police handed over gang member to El Salvador.plenglish.com Managua, Aug 16 (Prensa Latina) The Nicaraguan National Police handed over to El Salvador the member of the Sancocos de Sonsonate gang José Mauricio Carballo, who had an arrest warrant for crimes of illicit groupings and aggravated homicide, it was reported today.
Jake Johnson, Common Dreams.(2024-08-16). Columbia President Resigns After Violent Crackdown On Students.popularresistance.org The president of Columbia University announced her resignation late Wednesday, months after she authorized a violent police crackdown on student demonstrators urging the school to divest from Israel over the country's devastating assault on the Gaza Strip. | Minouche Shafik said in her announcement that recent months have been "a period of turmoil where it has been difficult to overcome divergent views across our community." Dozens of Columbia students were arrested and injured during a Shafik-approved police raid of a campus building in late April. | "This period has taken a considerable toll on my family, as it…
newarab(2024-08-16). Resignation of Columbia's Shafik over Gaza protest widely lauded.newarab.com The resignation of Columbia University president Many in the left-leaning pro-Palestine camp have been criticising her for ordering a brutal police crackdown on student demonstrators, and many in the right-leaning pro-Israel camp have been…
Binoy Kampmark(2024-08-16). Tactical Paranoia: Peter Dutton's Palestinian Problem.dissidentvoice.org The philosophy of the dunce, and the politics of the demagogue, often keep company. And Peter Dutton has both of these unenviable traits in spades. The Australian opposition leader, smelling weakness in his opponent, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, has again gravitated to something he is most comfortable with: terrifying the kaka out of the Australian …
Edward Curtin(2024-08-16). Something's Coming, We Don't Know What It Is But It Is Going To Be Bad.dissidentvoice.org With a click, with a shock Phone'll jingle, door'll knock, open the latch Something's coming, don't know when but it's soon . . . — "Something's Coming," West Side Story, lyrics by S. Sondheim, music by L. Bernstein. Shock should not be the word, but when World War III breaks fully loose many who are …
geo.tv(2024-08-16). King's College London to review arms investment policy after student protests.geo.tv Demonstrators protest in solidarity with Palestinians, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, in London, Britain, October 14, 2023. — ReutersKing's College London , a prestigious educational institution in Britain, has decided to review…
Aseel Saleh(2024-08-16). Gaza ceasefire talks resume in Doha amid flagrant Israeli atrocities.peoplesdispatch.org Gaza ceasefire Over the past several months, the talks have involved three main mediators including the United States, Egypt, and Qatar in addition to warring parties Israel and Hamas, and have passed through different stages of obstructions and stalemate recriminations. | Hamas had already announced on Sun…
Open Letter, Consortium News.(2024-08-16). Journalists Demand Blinken Back Israel Arms Embargo.popularresistance.org Since October 7, 2023, Israel has killed more than 160 Palestinian journalists. This is the largest recorded number of journalists killed in any war. While Israel's indiscriminate bombing of the densely populated Gaza means no civilians are safe, Israel has also been repeatedly documented deliberately targeting journalists. | Israel's military actions are not possible without U.S. weapons, U.S. military aid, and U.S. diplomatic support. By providing the weapons being used to deliberately kill journalists, you are complicit in one of the gravest affronts to press freedom today. | On World Press Freedom Day this ye…
Ramzy Baroud(2024-08-16). Restoring Fear — Why Israeli Soldiers Rape.counterpunch.org On October 25, Israeli politician Moshe Feiglin told Arutz Sheva-Israel National News that "Muslims are not afraid of us anymore." It might sound odd that Feiglin saw the element of fear as critical to Israel's well-being if not its very survival. In actuality, the fear element is directly linked to Israel's behavior and fundamental to
Vijay Prashad(2024-08-16). After herding Palestinians into schools and shelters, Israel blasts them with U.S. bombs.peoplesworld.org It is almost as if the Israeli army is trying to gather as many Palestinians as possible in one place and then kill them all. Ahmed Abed and his family fled the Dalal al-Maghribi school in early August after an Israeli air strike displaced them. That air strike killed 15 Palestinians who had taken refuge …
Javier Arana Villasusa(2024-08-16). UN condemns deadly Israeli attack on village in West Bank.plenglish.com United Nations, Aug 16 (Prensa Latina) The UN Special Envoy for the Middle East peace process, Tor Wennesland, condemned today the recent Israeli attack against the Palestinian village of Jit, in the West Bank, which left one fatality and material damage.
IMEMC News(2024-08-16). Foreign Ministry Calls On Sanctions On Colonizers.imemc.org The Palestinian Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Ministry stated that the armed assault by fanatic Israeli colonizers on Jeet village, east of Qalqilia, in the northwestern part of the occupied West Bank, which led to the death of a young man and left another critically wounded, as well as the arson of homes and vehicles, constitutes …
Dani Bar On(2024-08-16). 'If Netanyahu wanted a deal, this interview wouldn't have taken place' says father of Hamas hostages.haaretz.com It took weeks and much pressure before Itzik Horn was informed that his two sons, Yair and Eitan, were being held in Gaza. The Argentinian-born father slams those who want to bring order to Gaza 'on the backs of the hostages' and suggests that Netanyahu send his son, Yair, to Gaza to bring back Horn's son Yair…
albawaba(2024-08-16). Top diplomats from UK and France head to Israel amid critical ceasefire talks in Doha.albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Channel 12 Hebrew reports that the British and French Foreign Ministers are set to arrive in Israel tomorrow to discuss efforts to prevent regional escalation and advance a prisoner exchange deal. Ahead of his visit, British Foreign Secretary James Cleverly emphasized the critical nature of the current situation for global stability, stating that the coming days could determine the future of the Middle East.Cleverly expressed deep concern over the devastating situation in Gaza, particularly highlighting the attack on the Tabeen school as evidence that Palestinians have no safe place. He also underscored…
| REUTERS | (2024-08-16). Israeli settlers kill Palestinian in West Bank attack.tribune.com.pk Dozens of Israeli settlers, some wearing masks, attacked a Palestinian village near the city of Qalqilya in the occupied West Bank, burning cars and killing at least one person, authorities said on Thursday. | The Palestinian health ministry said one Palestinian was killed and another critically wounded by Israeli settlers' gunfire during the incident in the village of Jit, the latest in a series of attacks by violent settlers in the West Bank. | Footage shared on social media showed cars and houses on fire following the attacks. | The White House said late on Thursday attacks by settlers on Palestinian civili…
| REUTERS | (2024-08-16). Trump urges Netanyahu to end Gaza war but criticizes ceasefire.tribune.com.pk Republican US presidential candidate Donald Trump said on Thursday he told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during their last meeting in July to quickly end Israel's war in Gaza, but the former president also criticized ceasefire demands. | "He knows what he's doing, I did encourage him to get this over with," Trump told reporters at a press conference on Thursday. "It has to get over with fast. … Get your victory and get it over with. It has to stop, the killing has to stop." | Trump was referring to his meeting with Netanyahu at his Mar-a-Lago residence in late July, when Netanyahu visited the Uni…
Jack Khoury(2024-08-16). The world must decide: implement Gaza mandate or let the bloodshed in the Middle East continue.haaretz.com The Palestinian Authority has no ability to govern Gaza and the only ones in Israel with a postwar plan are those in favor of annexation. While returning Gaza to the mandate era sounds like an opening for another colonialist intervention, in reality, international bodies are already running the Strip…
| Anadolu Agency | (2024-08-16). EU reaffirms commitment to Jerusalem's holy sites status quo.tribune.com.pk The EU foreign police chief on Thursday held a phone conversation with Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi and reiterated the EU's "steadfast commitment" to upholding the status quo of holy sites in Jerusalem. | "Spoke with DPM @AymanHSafadi to confirm the EU steadfast commitment to upholding the Status Quo of the Holy Sites, including historic Jordanian custodianship," Josep Borrell wrote on X, expressing his strong rejection of provocations, hate speech and incitement to war crimes by some Israeli ministers. | On Tuesday, Israel's far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir stormed the Al-Aqsa M…
ptcnews.tv(2024-08-16). Four-day-old twins killed in Gaza airstrike while father registered their births.ptcnews.tv Gaza Conflict: Newborn twins, Asser and Ayssel, were tragically killed in an Israeli airstrike on Gaza while their father, Mohammed Abu al-Qumsan, was at a local government office to register their births. The twins, only four days old, were at home in Deir al Balah when the strike occurred.According to Mohammed, he received a call from neighbors while at the office, informing him that his house had been bombed. The attack also claimed the lives of his wife and the twins' grandmother. Mohammed was left in disbelief, stating, "I don't know what happened. I am told it was a shell that hit the house," and lamented,…
Alon Pinkas(2024-08-16). Israel thinks it's strong, but has never been so dependent on the U.S.haaretz.com Three times since October 7, the United States has sent major forces to the Middle East to help Israel against Iran and its proxies — on top of massive military aid. It's a paradox of relations: Under Netanyahu, the stronger Israel feels, the more it's reliant on America…
Rayhan Uddin(2024-08-16). Melbourne orchestra leaders voted out for removing pianist over Gaza tribute.middleeasteye.net Melbourne orchestra leaders voted out for removing pianist over Gaza tribute | MSO admits 'error' after cancelling concert of musician who dedicated song to Palestinian journalists killed by Israel | | Pianist Jayson Gillham dedicated a five-minute piece to journalists killed in Israel's…
Nader Durgham(2024-08-16). Palestinian killed as masked Israeli settlers storm West Bank town.middleeasteye.net Palestinian killed as masked Israeli settlers storm West Bank town | Several others wounded in Jit after armed men tear through streets lobbing Molotov cocktails | | Palestinians inspect a burnt car following a deadly settler attack on Jit, occupied West Bank on 16 August 2024 (Jaafar…
newarab(2024-08-16). Israeli settlers launch new pogrom in Palestinian W Bank village.newarab.com Dozens of masked The Palestinian ministry of health reported several wounded following the violent attack, with settlers' also targeting residents of the village of Jit with live fire. | The Palestinian man killed in the attack has been identified as 23-year-o…
The Palestinian News & Info Agency(2024-08-16). Haaretz: "A shocking testimony of an Israeli military doctor about Israel's Sde Teiman detention center"imemc.org TEL AVIV, Friday, August 16, 2024 (WAFA) — An Israeli military doctor has provided a harrowing account of the inhumane conditions faced by Palestinian detainees at the notorious Sde Teiman detention center in southern Israel, Anadolu Agency quoted Haaretz, Israel's daily newspaper. According to Anadolu Agency, the doctor's testimony which was published by the Israeli …
Shay Fogelman(2024-08-16). We served on Israel's Sde Teiman base. Here's what we did to Gazans detained there.haaretz.com Hands and feet in shackles. Eyes blindfolded. No moving. No talking. And, sometimes, violent beatings. Days upon days, weeks upon weeks pass like this at the Sde Teiman facility for Hamas terrorists and Palestinian civilians from Gaza. These interviewees know. They served there…
TASS(2024-08-16). Hamas leaders believe Israel intends to drag US into confrontation with Iran.tass.com Basem Naim estimates that Israel intends to continue the conflict in the Gaza Strip until the upcoming US presidential election in November, expecting that the new US administration will be more inclined to support the Jewish state in the confrontation…
hindustantimes(2024-08-16). After Netanyahu's Big Charge, Israeli Military Blows Up Dozens Of Hamas 'Terror Tunnels' Near Egypt.hindustantimes.com The Israel Defence Forces destroyed dozens of tunnels in the Philadelphi corridor along the Gaza-Egypt border in southern Gaza. IDF on August 15 said more than 50 tunnels discovered along the Philadelphi Corridor have been demolished by combat engineers over the past week. The action came days after Netanyahu accused Egypt of 'empowering' Hamas.
albawaba(2024-08-16). Israeli settlers storm Palestinian village, leaving destruction and death.albawaba.com ALBAWABA- In a shocking escalation of violence, over 100 Israeli settlers, many masked, stormed the Palestinian village of Jit near Qalqilya, according to Israeli Army Radio citing a security source. The settlers set fire to four homes and six cars, leaving a trail of destruction. During the attack, Rashid Abdul Qader Sedda, a 23-year-old Palestinian, was shot and killed by the settlers.The Israeli Army Radio confirmed that the settlers also attacked villagers with Molotov cocktails and stones, leading to further chaos. The Palestinian Red Crescent reported that another Palestinian was critically injured by gunfi…
| REUTERS | (2024-08-16). UK, French FM to visit Middle East, push for de-escalation.tribune.com.pk British and French foreign ministers will travel to Israel and the occupied Palestinian territories to call for an urgent ceasefire in Gaza and a de-escalation in any wider conflict in the Middle East, Britain said on Thursday. | The visit by Britain's David Lammy and France's Stephane Sejourne comes as a new round of Gaza ceasefire talks was underway in Doha, an effort to end 10 months of fighting in the Palestinian enclave and bring 115 Israeli and foreign hostages home. | The talks came as Iran appeared on the point of retaliating against Israel following the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in…
albawaba(2024-08-16). Trump presses Netanyahu for swift Gaza victory, eyes Israel expansion.albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Former President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has asked Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to speed up Israel's Gaza war. Trump opposed ceasefire offers because they may hinder Israel's efforts.Trump said Thursday at a news conference, "Netanyahu is in control. I asked him to end the Gaza war quickly and decisively. Get the victory and finish. The bloodshed must end."Trump mentioned his late July meeting with Netanyahu at his Florida home during Netanyahu's visit to the US. Netanyahu also met with President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, and Democratic candidate H…
hindustantimes(2024-08-16). Netanyahu Faces Fire Amid Iran Attack Fear; Ex-War Cabinet Minister Urges PM To 'Be Brave For Once'.hindustantimes.com Former war cabinet minister Benny Gantz has lashed out at Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Gantz slammed Netanyahu's handling of the Gaza War and demanded he "be brave for once." He said, "It is time for you to stop tending to the fate of the government and only tend to the fate of Israel." Meanwhile, Netanyahu's party hit back at Gantz, accusing him of opposing decisions crucial to Israel's security.
albawaba(2024-08-16). Al-Qassam releases Kamikaze drone attack on Israeli forces.albawaba.com ALBAWABA – The armed branch of Hamas, the Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades, today released a video showing an attack on an Israeli-occupied building east of Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza Strip. The video, which was taken on Thursday, shows how a camera-equipped kamikaze drone was deployed to attack the structure.A ground force member from Al-Qassam made the following statement before to the attack: "By God's will, this kamikaze drone will deliver a swift and deadly blow, with His guidance and support."Similar footage of "Al-Zawari" kamikaze drones being launched on Israeli military positions near the Gaza border a…
hindustantimes(2024-08-16). Palestine President's Big Gaza Vow; 'Won't Accept Solution That Separates An Inch Of Our Homeland…'.hindustantimes.com Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas vowed to visit the war-torn Gaza despite the risks posed by the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. In his address to the Turkish Parliament, Abbas stressed that the Palestinian people will not accept any solution that keeps Gaza and the West Bank divided, a separation that has persisted since 2007. His comments came during his visit to Turkey, where he met with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to discuss the ongoing Gaza war. Watch for more.
newarab(2024-08-16). Snow White remake slammed over casting of Gal Gadot.newarab.com Activists have called for a boycott of the Snow White remake after it was announced Israeli actress Gal Gadot will be featuring in it. | Earlier this week, the film's trailer was slammed by social media users who criticised the choice of casting Gadot in the film. | The Israeli actress, who will be featured as the Evil Queen in the film, has previously expressed support for Israel. | On 7 October, the day Israel launched its war on Gaza following a surprise Hamas-led attack, the actress posted "I stand with Israel" on Instagram. | "The thing about Gal Gadot being cast as an evil queen is that she doesn't have…
newarab(2024-08-16). Gaza ceasefire talks resume for second day in Qatar.newarab.com Mediators met in The on-and-off truce talks reconvened in Doha on Thursday without Hamas, which has accused Israel of obstructing a deal and insists on the implementation of previously agreed terms. | The Qatari foreign ministry confirmed…
newleftreview(2024-08-16). 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.
hindustantimes(2024-08-16). US Fumes At Israel Amid Iran Attack Fear; Biden Govt's Angry Response Over 'Anti-Palestinian' Riots.hindustantimes.com The United States reacted strongly after dozens of extremist Israeli settlers went on a rampage in the occupied West Bank on Thursday night. The spokesperson of the National Security Council of the US, in a statement, urged Israel to "take measures to protect all communities from harm and intervene to stop such violence and hold all perpetrators of such violence to account." A 23-year-old Palestinian was killed after settlers torched homes and cars in Jit village of the occupied West Bank. Watch this video to know more.
Pauline Ertel(2024-08-16). Israel's liaison office in Morocco quietly resumes operations.middleeasteye.net Israel's liaison office in Morocco quietly resumes operations | Protests erupted in Rabat after the appointment of a new Israeli diplomatic delegation | | Demonstrators burn the Israeli flag during a rally in Rabat on 3 August, protesting the killing of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh (Fad…
newarab(2024-08-16). UK government legally obliged to probe Israeli torture claims.newarab.com The UK government is breaching its obligations under international law to prevent torture by failing to investigate the mounting Israel is facing dozens of claims of torture and abuse against Since the outbreak of the Gaza war in October, hundr…
hindustantimes(2024-08-16). Erdogan's NATO Betrayal? Turkish Agency Data Helping Iran's Military Ops Amid Israel Tensions | Gaza.hindustantimes.com Nato nation Turkey has secretly been helping Iran, according to a report in Nordic Monitor. Turkey's weather agency has been supplying Iran with sophisticated weather information. The report claims the information can be tailored for military operations for several years. The revelation was made in a government report released in November 2023, which described this situation as a risk that the agency must address in the future. This poses a significant threat given Iran's ongoing tensions with Israel and the U.S.-led West, as Tehran has vowed vengeance after an alleged Israeli operation killed Ismail Haniyeh in T…
Ali Salam(2024-08-16). Israeli Forces Shoot a Child, Injure Others, Near Qalqilia.imemc.org Israeli forces shot, on Friday, a Palestinian child and injured dozens of citizens during the army's suppression of the anti-settlement demonstration in the village of Kufur Qaddoum, east of Qalqilia in the northwestern part of the West Bank. Prior to the weekly anti-settlement march, occupation forces invaded the village and surrounded the Omar Bin Al-Khattab …
Anarchist Black Cross Federation(2024-08-16). Running Down the Walls 2024 — The 25th Anniversary!itsgoingdown.org Announcing upcoming Running Down the Walls events in September of 2024 and beyond. Since 1999, prisoners and supporters throughout Turtle Island, and recently in the UK, have participated in the annual event known as Running Down the Walls (RDTW) often running or walking simultaneously in many cities and prisons at once. RDTW is a non-competitive…
newarab(2024-08-16). Wildfires, fanned by strong winds, blaze in Turkey's west and north.newarab.com A forest fire in The fire in Izmir started late on Thursday in the Karsiyaka district for unknown reasons, as firefighters already worked to contain three separate fires in northwestern Turkey. | Izmir Governor Suleyman Elban said the fire in Karsiyaka continued in between four and five…
newarab(2024-08-16). Hollywoodgate: How booze and $7 billion shaped Taliban's return.newarab.com On August 16, UK cinemas will release In just an hour and a half, the film captures the Taliban's evolution from a militia into a military regime, offering a chilling glimpse into Afghanistan's future under their rule. | The timing of the release is significant. Just one day earlier, the world will have remembered the fall of Kabul to the Taliban on August 15, 2021, marking the sudden collapse of the West's…
newarab(2024-08-16). Head of Qatari intelligence receives top CIA award>.newarab.com The spy chief was recognised for his work towards strengthening US-Qatari intelligence cooperation, the report said, citing two sources privy to the matter. | The Qatari official was awarded in a ceremony that took place at the CIA headquarters earlier this week, as the two coun…
newarab(2024-08-16). Yemen: Heavy flooding leaves at least 57 dead.newarab.com At least 57 people have been killed in heavy flooding across OCHA's head of finance, Lisa Dutton, said the flooding has injured over 600 people and caused widespread devastation in central Yemen. | "Heavy rains and floods have hit several governorates in Yeme…
newarab(2024-08-16). SDF lift siege of Syrian regime-held areas of Qamishli, Hasakah.newarab.com The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) have lifted a blockade they imposed last week on Syrian regime-held areas of the cities of Qamishli and Al-Hasakah. | The blockades were imposed after The agreement to lift them came following mediation by the regime's other main ally, Russia. | Most of Qamishli…
newarab(2024-08-16). MENA Sports Wrap: Vinicius Jr eyes $1 billion Saudi league move.newarab.com Saudi Arabia's ambitious sporting pursuits are making headlines once again, with Meanwhile, the Saudi Arabia Snooker Masters is set to debut in Riyadh with a £500,000 grand prize, matching some of the sport's biggest competitions. | On the football front, Morocco's World Cup star Nou…
Staff(2024-08-16). Ibrahim Nabulsi and the Lions of Nablus: Prelude to the Flood.orinocotribune.com By Samidoun — Aug 12, 2024 | 9 August marks the second anniversary of the martyrdom of the Lion of Nablus, the ghost of the mountain of fire, Ibrahim al-Nabulsi, and his fellow fighters, martyrs and prisoners of the Lions' Den. | Two years after his martyrdom, Nabulsi and his comrades remain symbols of courage, resistance, pride and combativeness for an entire generation of Palestinians but also for all supporters of the Palestinian resistance throughout the world. | Nablus: From the Mountain of Fire to the Lions' Den | Since the period of the British Mandate, Nablus has played a central role in Palestinian…
Staff(2024-08-16). 'He Never Got Down on One Knee to the Empire': Remembering Fidel Castro's Help in Liberating Africa.orinocotribune.com By Christina Glazkova — Aug 14, 2024 | On August 13, 98 years ago, the legendary Cuban revolutionary Fidel Castro was born. To commemorate this significant anniversary, Sputnik Africa engaged in an insightful conversation with a Cuban-born historian. | Fidel Castro never bowed to the US, setting an example that Africans should also follow, said Demirel Alfonso Lopez, a historian and Master in Educational Sciences with a specialty in history and philosophy, whose family members were engaged in liberation struggles in several African conflicts in the 1970s, mainly Angola and Ethiopia. | "He never got down on o…
Allan Miller, Roger D. Harris, Popular Resistance.(2024-08-16). CNN's Fraudulent Analysis Of Fraud In The Venezuelan Presidential Election.popularresistance.org In the quarter century of the Bolivarian Revolution in Venezuela, initiated by the election of Hugo Chávez and continued by his successor Nicolás Maduro, 31 national elections have been held. Invariably, the US-backed opposition claimed fraud in all but the two contests that they won. Equally unvaryingly has been the corporate press's supporting and indeed embellishing of the claims of fraud as described below. | The moment that Venezuela's election authority (CNE in its Spanish initials) reported that incumbent Maduro had prevailed in the July 28 presidential contest over his nearest challenger, Edmundo González…
Robin Silver, Popular Resistance.(2024-08-16). Urgent Call To Action To Revoke The Snowbowl Memorandum Of Agreement.popularresistance.org Flagstaff, Arizona – Environmental and cultural advocates are expressing outrage following the approval and signing of the Snowbowl Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) by the Arizona State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO), the Advisory Council for Historic Preservation (ACHP), and the United States Forest Service (USFS). This agreement has been established without the incorporation of critical scientific monitoring provisions on the San Francisco Peaks Traditional Cultural Property (TCP), disregarding the recommendations of indigenous Tribes, involved scientist, and respected elders.
George Lakey, Waging Nonviolence.(2024-08-16). How A Strong Messaging Strategy Helped Defeat Brazil's Bolsonaro.popularresistance.org The Trump phenomenon in the United States has sharp parallels with the powerful right-wing populist movement in Brazil. Under the leadership of Jair Bolsonaro, who won the presidency in 2019, that movement trampled previous democratic norms, denied climate change, downplayed the risks of COVID-19 and fostered violence against vulnerable communities. | Often called "The Trump of the Tropics," Bolsonaro lost his re-election effort in January 2023, and quickly followed in Trump's footsteps by refusing to concede defeat. His supporters then tried to occupy and attack government buildings in the capital, while also ca…
Natalia Marques, People's Dispatch.(2024-08-16). The US Prison System Is Slowly Killing Its Political Prisoners.popularresistance.org Each year on Black August, socialists, revolutionaries, and those familiar with the Black radical tradition mark the month to "study, fast, train, fight" in honor of the many freedom fighters who were killed or languish behind bars in service to the Black liberation movement. Black August marks a number of key dates within the Black liberation movement, including when the first enslaved Africans landed in what is now the United States in 1619, Nat Turner's slave rebellion in 1831, as well as more modern events such as the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom of 1963 and the Watts Rebellion on 1965.
Patrick Lawrence, Scheer Post.(2024-08-16). James Baldwin At 100.popularresistance.org James Baldwin would have celebrated his 100th birthday on Aug. 2, had he lived so long. He didn't: He died young. | He was but 63 on Dec. 1, 1987, the day he slipped away at the shabby-grand house in Saint—Paul-de—Vence, France, where he had lived since 1970, a refugee from … from a lot of things, not least America and what it was on the way to becoming. | There is a long, strange story behind the house and Baldwin's residence in it, told satisfactorily in Jules Farber's not-brilliantly-written James Baldwin: Escape From America, Exile in Provence (Pelican Publishing, 2016). | Harlem, Paris, a Swiss…
Staff(2024-08-16). 16 August, Chicago: Film Screening of "Fedayin: Georges Abdallah's Fight"samidoun.net Join us Friday at 6: 30pm for a film screening of Fedayin: Georges Abdullah's Fight w/ an introduction from Samidoun Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity Network. Fedayin traces the course of an indefatigable Arab Communist and fighter for Palestine. From the Palestinian refugee camps that shaped his conscience to international mobilizations for his release, this powerful film explores …
Staff(2024-08-16). 16 August, Paterson NJ: Film Screening of "Fedayin: Georges Abdallah's Fight"samidoun.net Join us this Friday in Paterson, Nj for a screening of the film "Fedayin" on the corner of Main St (Palestine Way) & Gould Ave @ 8pm! ✌️🇵🇸 Fedayin traces the course of an indefatigable Arab Communist and fighter for Palestine. From the Palestinian refugee camps that shaped his conscience to international mobilizations for his …
Larry Johnson(2024-08-16). The United States is Preparing to Jettison Volodomyr Zelensky.sonar21.com [NOTE — YouTube has banned Judge Napolitano for one week. Bastards!! You can follow him at BitChute. Please spread the word.] | Queue up Auld Lang Syne, I think we are seeing signs that Ukraine's not-so comedic genius is going to hit the skids. One of my loyal readers and supporters (Dave, you know who you are) flagged last night's Wall Street Journal article for me — A Drunken Evening, a Rented Yacht: The Real Story of the Nord Stream Pipeline Sabotage. You know you are dealing with real "professionals" when you have a group that is mixing a booze blast with high explosives (allegedly). | After…
Juliette Rousselot(2024-08-16). 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 (…) | – |
| Pop Culture & Art | (2024-08-16). Taylor Swift subtly shades Kanye West in new album version.tribune.com.pk Taylor Swift appears to have subtly referenced her long-standing feud with Kanye West in a new version of her latest album. | In April, the pop superstar released her 11th studio album, The Tortured Poet's Department, and fans have been buzzing over possible hidden messages in the song titles. | Just days after the original release, Taylor, 34, unveiled another version of the album titled The Anthology, which featured 15 additional tracks, including a song called "thanK you aIMee." | Fans quickly picked up on the fact that the only capitalized letters in the song title spell out "KIM," seemingly alluding to he…
Rayhan Uddin(2024-08-16). Bahraini prisoners subjected to 'psychological torture' at Jau prison, says detainee.middleeasteye.net Bahraini prisoners subjected to 'psychological torture' at Jau prison, says detainee | Inmate says officials are restricting electricity, water and food from prisoners following their mass protest against the death of a fellow political prisoner | | Bahraini protestors wave their national…
Allan Miller, Roger D. Harris(2024-08-16). CNN's Fraudulent Analysis of Fraud in the Venezuelan Presidential Election.counterpunch.org In the quarter century of the Bolivarian Revolution in Venezuela, initiated by the election of Hugo Chávez and continued by his successor Nicolás Maduro, 31 national elections have been held. Invariably, the US-backed opposition claimed fraud in all but the two contests that they won. Equally unvaryingly has been the corporate press's supporting and indeed
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albawaba(2024-08-16). Arsenal vs Wolverhampton probable lineups – Premier League 2024-25.albawaba.com Arsenal kick-start their 2024-25 Premier League campaign when they welcome Wolverhampton Wanderers to the Emirates Stadium on Saturday.Match date: Saturday, 17 August | Kick-off time: 14: 00 (GMT) | Venue: Emirates StadiumArsenal vs Wolverhampton predicted lineups: Arsenal possible XlDavid Raya; Ben White, William Saliba, Gabriel Magalhaes, Oleksandr Zinchenko; Martin Odegaard, Thomas Partey, Declan Rice; Bukayo Saka, Kai Havertz, Gabriel MartinelliWolves possible XlJose Sa; Matt Doherty, Yerson Mosquera, Toti, Rayan Ait-Nouri; Pablo Sarabia, Mario Lemina, Joao Gomes, Jean-Ricner Bellegarde; Matheus Cunha,…
albawaba(2024-08-16). Ipswich Town vs Liverpool predicted lineups – Premier League 2024-25.albawaba.com Liverpool hit the road for their first 2024-25 Premier League season encounter against Ipswich Town on Saturday.Match date: Saturday, 17 August | Kick-off time: 11: 30 (GMT) | Venue: Portman Road StadiumIpswich vs Liverpool predicted lineups: Ipswich possible XlArijanet Muric; Axel Tuanzebe, George Edmundson, Jacob Greaves; Ben Johnson, Massimo Luongo, Sam Morsy, Leif Davis; Omari Hutchinson, Liam Delap, Marcus HarnessLiverpool possible XlAlisson Becker; Trent Alexander-Arnold, Jarell Quansah, Virgil Van Dijk, Andrew Robertson; Dominik Szoboszlai, Ryan Gravenberch, Alexis Mac Allister; Mohamed Salah, Diogo…
albawaba(2024-08-16). Afra Saraàßoƒülu faces gossip over personal life and breakup with Mert Ramazan Demir.albawaba.com ALBAWABA – The star of the Kingfisher series, Afra Saraàßoƒülu, has become town gossip because of her abrupt responses when asked about her private life, particularly her father and her romance with Mert Ramazan Demir.While at Arnavutkà∂y, Afra Saraàßoƒülu was caught on tape and verified that her language classes in the US were a huge success. Nevertheless, questions about her father and her breakup with Mert eluded her.A reporter wanted to know how her journey to the United States had been. It was a success, she said. She said, "Let's not talk about private topics" when asked…
albawaba(2024-08-16). Le Havre vs PSG probable lineups – Ligue 1 2024-25.albawaba.com The 2024-25 Ligue 1 season gets underway on Friday, as Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) travel to meet Le Havre at Stade Oceane.Match date: Friday, 16 August | Kick-off time: 18: 45 (GMT) | Venue: Stade OceaneLe Havre vs PSG predicted lineups: Le Havre possible XlArthur Desmas; Arouna Sangante, Etienne Youte Kinkoue, Gautier Lloris, Yanis Zouaoui; Kandet Diawara, Abdoulaye Toure; Josue Casimir, Daler Kuzyaev, Antoine Joujou; Steve NgouraParis Saint-Germain possible XlGianluigi Donnarumma; Nordi Mukiele, Milan Skriniar, Willian Pacho, Nuno Mendes; Warren Zaire-Emery, Joao Neves, Marco Asensio; Bradley Barcola, Rand…
albawaba(2024-08-16). Five charged in Matthew Perry's death: doctors and personal aide among those arrested.albawaba.com ALBAWABA – The death of Matthew Perry has led to the arrest and charging of five individuals, including two physicians and the actor's personal aide, according to authorities.American lawyer Martin Estrada claimed that physicians "took advantage of Mr. Perry's addiction issues to enrich themselves" by providing the Friends actor with a lethal dose of ketamine before he passed away in October 2023 at his home in Los Angeles.Perry has been open about his struggles with addiction since he was 54 years old. According to last year's postmortem report by the Los Angeles medical examiner, the actor was using ketamine in…
albawaba(2024-08-16). Hande Eràßel and Hakan Sabancƒ± Spark Marriage Rumors Amid pregnancy and New Vacation.albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Hande Eràßel and her partner Hakan Sabancƒ± were photographed at the airport this morning, so it seems like they will be going on another vacation soon. They just returned from Mykonos, Greece.Hakan and Hande, who have been dating for over two years, went on a cross-country and cross-city adventure. Along with pictures of herself and Hakan from Mykonos, she also posted images of herself and her pals.In particular, the pair was taken aback to discover reporters standing in front of them at such an early hour.It was inevitable that reporters would interrogate Hande Eràßel. "It is…
albawaba(2024-08-16). Mahmoud Abbas announces willingness to visit Gaza.albawaba.com ALBAWABA – During a visit to the Turkish Parliament, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas stated that he decided to visit Gaza along with several Palestinian leaders."I have decided to go to Gaza with other brothers from the Palestinian leadership," he said as he was addressing Turkish lawmakers.
albawaba(2024-08-16). What is Mpox, what are the symptoms.albawaba.com ALBAWABA Mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, is a viral zoonotic disease caused by the monkeypox virus, which belongs to the Orthopoxvirus genus—the same group of viruses that includes the smallpox virus. Mpox was first discovered in 1958 in monkeys being used for research, which is how it got its original name. The first human case was identified in 1970 in the Democratic Republic of Congo.The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially declared the mpox outbreaks in parts of Africa as a public health emergency of international concern. This declaration underscores the severity and global implications of…
albawaba(2024-08-16). Mpox spreads in Europe and Pakistan: Are we facing another COVID-19.albawaba.com ALBAWABA – While Europe has reported the disease's first case, Pakistan has verified three further cases. This occurs at the same time as the epidemic has prompted the World Health Organization (WHO) to proclaim a worldwide public health emergency.Health officials in the province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, said that the cases were found in visitors traveling from the United Arab Emirates. The World Health Organization said on Thursday that a new virus strain has emerged, making the monkeypox epidemic a worldwide health emergency.There have been incidences of monkeypox in Pakistan in the past, but the strain…
Dean Baker(2024-08-16). Is Drill Everywhere Good for the Oil Companies?counterpunch.org The Trump campaign has made "drill everywhere" one of its main campaign slogans, implying that it will radically weaken environmental and other restrictions on oil drilling. This is supposed to be good for both the economy, since it would in principle mean lower gas and energy prices more generally, but also the oil industry since
Adam Fishbein(2024-08-16). The Olympics Illustrated the Power of Racial Equity and Diversity.cepr.net The 2024 Olympic Games were inspiring and memorable. The athletes performed amazing feats that seemed like they shouldn't be humanly possible—over and over again. Forty-seven records were broken, and five countries were first-time medal winners. As someone whose career is dedicated to promoting racial equity, I couldn't help but also see the Olympics through this …
Robert Hunziker(2024-08-16). The Future of Our World by Noam Chomsky.counterpunch.org Noam Chomsky (95) famous dissident and father of modern linguistics, considered one of the world's leading intellectuals, is recovering from a stroke he suffered at age 94 and now living with his wife in Brazil. According to a report in Amy Goodman's Democracy Now d/d July 2, 2024, this past June Brazilian President Lula personally
Norman Solomon(2024-08-16). The Ghost of Hubert Humphrey Is Stalking Kamala Harris.counterpunch.org After the Democrat in the White House decided not to run for reelection, the vice president got the party's presidential nod — and continued to back the administration's policies for an unpopular war. As the election neared, the candidate had to decide whether to keep supporting the war or speak out for a change. Hubert
Eve Ottenberg(2024-08-16). Blueprint for Dystopia: Project 2025.counterpunch.org As Donald "I Never Heard of Project 2025" Trump falls all over himself to shed the repulsive embrace of that hideous Project 2025 swamp creature from the fetid depths of Washington's conservative think tanks, so far he's not done a convincing job. After all, Project 2025 emerges from the putatively intellectual milieu of his supporters.
Stewart Lawrence(2024-08-16). Can Harris Make This Not Just Her Moment — But Ours?counterpunch.org Giddy triumphalism has become the reigning mood in American politics. First it was the Republicans, exulting in their standard-bearer's expanding lead over a decrepit Joe Biden, some confidently predicting a November GOP landslide. Now it's the Democrats' turn. Having vanquished Biden in a transparent political coup led by Barack Obama and Nancy Pelosi — and confirmed by Cy
Ashley Smith –(2024-08-16). U.S. Politics Today Chaos: Conflict, and a Creeping Constitutional Crisis.counterpunch.org The greater evil is obviously Trump and the far-right GOP. He, not Harris, is threatening the deportation of 13 million human beings and the criminalization of queer people. Harris and the Democratic Party are lesser evils by comparison. But that does not exonerate them of being evil. Bourgeois electoral politics in the U.S. has entered an
Matthew Stevenson(2024-08-16). Trump, the Obituary.counterpunch.org Donald Trump's presidential candidacy—his third in eight years—died in mid-August 2024. There were no immediate survivors. According to a presidential spokesperson, Trump had been having long conversations with himself for much of the past year, and a few of these sang the praises of "the late, great Hannibal Lecter." Even these soliloquies, or others involving
Joseph Natoli(2024-08-16). The Timeline of Nostalgia.counterpunch.org '[W]ho ever is elected this November, a vast segment of the U.S. population will be deeply unhappy, in fact feel existentially threatened. That is the recipe for divisive clashes". Patrick Mazza, "How Civil Wars Start," Counterpunch, July 29, 20 In the second season of the wildly inventive TV show The Umbrella Academy, a clandestine mass
Phyllis Bennis(2024-08-16). The Olympic Refugee Teams was an Inspiration and a Tragedy.counterpunch.org Of all the memorable moments from this year's Olympics, there's one in particular that will stay with me. As the spectacular parade of lighted boats sailed up the Seine to open the games, among them was a small craft filled with 37 competitors in white uniforms. Their flag carrier was boxer Cindy Ngamba, who won the
Niharika Sen(2024-08-16). Some Back to School Fashion Advice: Buy Less.counterpunch.org It's back to school season again. And for many students and parents, that means the return of familiar tendencies for overconsumption. Store sales and brand promos this time of year inspire many of us to frantically purchase new clothes, regardless of whether we actually need to. Through these dopamine fixation habits, we all involve ourselves
Paul Street(2024-08-16). The Tyranny of the Minority: A Marxist Appreciation and Critique.counterpunch.org Steven Levitsky and Daniel Ziblatt, The Tyranny of the Minority: Why American Democracy Reached the Breaking Point (New York: Crown, 2023 It is possible to embrace, learn from, and strongly criticize an academic book at one and the same time. Good Stuff Take Steven Levitsky and Daniel Ziblatt's volume, The Tyranny of the Minority (New York: Crown, 2023).
Ishmael Reed(2024-08-16). Bullying Blacks by the New York Times's Neo-Con Columnists.counterpunch.org I had a cordial exchange with a Times columnist. The exchange ended when I asked her whether the Times would ever provide a platform for Black intellectuals to respond to her and her Neo-Con colleague's constant sniping at Black individuals and institutions. Ross Douthat, Bret Stephens, and Nicholas Kristof's tirades against liberalism always feature an
Kim C. Domenico(2024-08-16). Wild Work: To Build A Culture of the Cultured.counterpunch.org There is wild work to be done. —Dr. van Helsing to Jonathan Harker as he proceeds against the vampire in Bram Stoker's Dracula The business of love is cruelty,/which,/ by our wills,/ we transform/to live together. —William Carlos Williams To tear ourselves away from the everyday, from habit, from mental laziness which hides from us the
Gary Smith(2024-08-16). Does Disability Pride Month include children in Gaza?counterpunch.org A few weeks ago, I learned that July is Disability Pride Month in recognition of the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act in July 1990 (only 34 years ago) that breaks down legal barriers for inclusion of those with disabilities. Being a person with a disability, you'd think I'd have known there was a
Susan Harley(2024-08-16). The US Needs a "Robin Hood" Tax.counterpunch.org This year's presidential race has unfolded like a made-for-TV drama, with twists and turns aplenty. But no matter who wins the White House or Congress, a giant tax fight awaits them next year — when many of the 2017 Trump tax cuts for corporations and the rich expire. Part of that fight will be about
Stephen F. Eisenman(2024-08-16). On the One-Month Anniversary of the Attempted Assassination of Trump.counterpunch.org Imagining the king's death It has been just a month since Thomas Crooks, a 20-year-old loner and nerd from Bethel Park, PA near Pittsburgh, attempted to assassinate former President Donald Trump. To the relief of some and the consternation of others, Crooks missed by an inch. Disappointment at Crooks' poor aim is the under-reported story
Jeffrey St. Clair(2024-08-16). Scam Science and the Death Penalty: the Case of Robert Roberson.counterpunch.org In 2002, Robert Roberson raced his two-year-old daughter, Nikki, to a hospital emergency room in the east Texas town of Palestine. Nikki was limp, her skin blue. Roberson told the emergency room doctors and nurses that the two had been sleeping when he awoke and found Nikki on the floor, having fallen off the bed. The child was unresponsive. Nikki Curtis never regained consciousness and died a few days later.
Daniel Warner(2024-08-16). The Ephemeral Joys of Summer: The Harris/Walz Campaign and the French Olympics.counterpunch.org Summer is almost over. Vacations are coming to an end. Summertime pleasures will inevitably give way to the realities of everyday life. But will this summer's particular pleasures somehow linger? Joy has become the major theme of the Harris/Walz campaign, and the splendid French Olympics have given a needed boost to French bonheur. But the
James Bovard(2024-08-16). Nixon And The Never-Ending Presidential Crime Wave.counterpunch.org August 8 was the fiftieth anniversary of President Richard Nixon's resignation. Unfortunately, that anniversary spurred little reflections or lamentations on how lawless the federal government has become in the subsequent half century. Aside from his Watergate abuses, Nixon was guilty of illegally invading a foreign country (Cambodia), perpetuating the war in Vietnam for political purposes
Democracy Now!(2024-08-16). Democracy Now! 2024-08-16 Friday.democracynow.org Headlines for August 16, 2024; Watch Undercover Video: Project 2025 Co-Author Lays Out "Radical Agenda" for Next Trump Term; "Decolonize Global Health": WHO Declares Mpox Public Health Emergency as Africa Awaits Vaccines; Has the Mystery of the Nord Stream Pipeline Bombing Been Solved? Ukrainian Suspect Flees Arrest | Headlines for August 16, 2024; Watch Undercover Video: Project 2025 Co-Author Lays Out "Radical Agenda" for Next Trump Term; "Decolonize Global Health": WHO Declares Mpox Public Health Emergency as Africa Awaits Vaccines; Has the Mystery of the Nord Stre…
ecns.cn(2024-08-16). Realty draws hope from data.ecns.cn Fewer Chinese cities reported new home price rises in July compared to June, suggesting a need for various Chinese cities to explore new demand.
ecns.cn(2024-08-16). Experts aid Indonesian artificial reef projects.ecns.cn Experts from Shanghai Ocean University and Guangdong Ocean University are scheduled to complete the construction of artificial reefs in the coastal waters of Indonesia this month.
ecns.cn(2024-08-16). German firms keen to invest more in China.ecns.cn German companies are determined to ramp up investment in China, motivated by the country's heightened focus on expanding market openness and fast-growing industries, said business executives and market watchers.
ecns.cn(2024-08-16). Global efforts in dire need against mpox.ecns.cn The World Health Organization called for a coordinated global response against the mpox outbreak on Wednesday after declaring it a public health emergency of international concern, or PHEIC, the agency's highest alarm at the moment.
ecns.cn(2024-08-16). EconoScope | China invests over $364 bln in urban renewal.ecns.cn China has invested 2.6 trillion yuan (about $364.58 billion) in over 66,000 projects designed to renovate urban infrastructure, according to recent data from the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development (MOHURD).
ecns.cn(2024-08-16). Scientists encouraged to collaborate to save planet.ecns.cn Scientists from around the world were urged to collaborate across borders and disciplines to tackle climate change through technological innovation on Thursday.
ecns.cn(2024-08-16). Chinese badminton player He Bingjiao retired from international badminton.ecns.cn Chinese badminton player He Bingjiao has retired from international badminton, the Badminton World Federation(BWF) announced on Tuesday. The 27-year-old won her career-best Olympic silver in women's singles at Paris2024 on August 5.
ecns.cn(2024-08-16). Rescued raptors released back into wild in Beijing.ecns.cn Eight common kestrels rescued this summer were released back into the wild at Beijing Nanyuan Forest Wetland Park on Thursday, China's second National Ecology Day.
ecns.cn(2024-08-16). 1 detained in rape of girl who later died.ecns.cn A man has been criminally detained on suspicion of raping a 14-year-old girl at a self-discipline training camp in Jiangxi province, police announced on Wednesday.
ecns.cn(2024-08-16). Aerial view of Hailongtun Fortress Site in Guizhou.ecns.cn The Hailongtun fortress, the best well-preserved medieval castle ruins in China, was constructed in 1257 during the Southern Song Dynasty (1127-1279). It was added to UNESCO's World Heritage List in 2015.
ecns.cn(2024-08-16). Major oilfield achieves zero fossil fuel status.ecns.cn Hadson Oilfield, located in the Taklimakan Desert in the Tarim Basin of Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, became the country's first million-ton oilfield with zero fossil fuel energy consumption.
ecns.cn(2024-08-16). Huawei cloud summit lights up digital Thailand.ecns.cn Chinese tech giant Huawei Cloud announced on Thursday its commitment to joint efforts with the Thai government and build the kingdom a regional cloud hub with its digital technologies.
ecns.cn(2024-08-16). Hong Kong welcomes birth of first giant panda twin cubs.ecns.cn The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government on Thursday announced the birth of panda twins early Thursday morning in Hong Kong, according to the Xinhua News Agency.
ecns.cn(2024-08-16). Panda twins born in Hong Kong.ecns.cn Giant panda Le Le gave birth to panda twins on Thursday. The pair, a female and a male, were cubs of Ying Ying and Le Le, pandas given as a gift by the central government to Hong Kong in 2007. In March, Ying Ying and Le Le completed natural mating in Ocean Park.
ecns.cn(2024-08-16). Shenzhen, Dubai enhance financial cooperation.ecns.cn The SZSE and DFM have signed a memorandum of understanding outlining plans to explore closer cooperation in indexes, exchange traded funds, and fixed-income products, and the feasibility of new mechanisms and channels for cross-market financing.
ecns.cn(2024-08-16). Discounts fail to help drive EV sales in U.S.ecns.cn People in the United States haven't revved up their enthusiasm for electric vehicles despite plenty of dealerships nationwide offering steep discounts. Meanwhile, in China, EV sales are soaring.
ecns.cn(2024-08-16). Drone deliveries guided by Beidou begin.ecns.cn The first drone delivery service guided by China's Beidou Navigation Satellite System has begun operations in Zhuzhou, Hunan province, offering local residents a glimpse into a futuristic, fast-paced delivery system.
ecns.cn(2024-08-16). Number of Chinese scientists leaving U.S. increasing yearly.ecns.cn Scientists of Chinese descent in the United States have been leaving the country because of "pull factors" from China and the "push factor" of the China Initiative of 2018, according to a major research study published in an American scientific journal.
ecns.cn(2024-08-16). Brussels rolls out stunning flower carpet.ecns.cn Aerial view of a flower carpet made of nearly millions of flowers at the Grand-Place during the 23rd edition of the Brussels' Flower Carpet show in Brussels, Belgium, August 15, 2024.
ecns.cn(2024-08-16). Xinjiang new energy tops in H1.ecns.cn Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region in Northwest China has seen its newly installed capacity of new energy rise by 103 percent year-on-year during the first half of this year, ranking first in the country, said the local authorities concerned.
geo.tv(2024-08-16). EU health body raises mpox risk alert level after new strain found in Sweden.geo.tv Representational image of a laboratory nurse taking a sample from a child declared a suspected case of Mpox at the the treatment centre in Munigi, Congo July 19, 2024. — ReutersThe European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control on Friday raised its risk level for mpox, a day after…
geo.tv(2024-08-16). Indian doctors push for nationwide shutdown after horrific rape of medic.geo.tv Students shout slogans as they hold placards during a protest rally demanding justice following the rape and murder of a trainee medic in Kolkata, in New Delhi, India, August 14, 2024. — ReutersRape, murder of young doctor sparks widespread protests in India.Horrifying incident shows…
geo.tv(2024-08-16). Seoul shatters 118-year-old weather record with 26th 'tropical night'.geo.tv Pedestrians use an umbrella to shield from the sun and a portable fan as they wait to cross a road in Seoul on August 14, 2024, during a prolonged heatwave which has gripped much of the country. — AFPSouth Korea's capital broke a century-old weather record with the 26th so-called…
Ofelia Rivas(2024-08-16). Tohono O'odham Ofelia Rivas 'The Pirates Who Stole My Words'.indybay.org Ofelia Rivas, Tohono O'odham, points out that today more than 20 books use her words about O'odham and the border without her permission. The pirates range from the United Nations and book authors, to non-profits and corporate-paid activists. Ofelia's words and life work are often plagiarized for profit and self-promotion by those who do not live on the Tohono O'odham Nation.
August 6 Hiroshima Grand Action Organizing Co(2024-08-16). Hiroshima Appeal August 6, 2024.indybay.org Everybody gathering to the rally in front of the A-bombs Dome today, on the 79th commemoration of the A-bombing on Hiroshima! | Now on August 6 in 2024, we are facing an extraordinary situation, in which Hiroshima citizens are prohibited to make appeals against war and nukes: the Peace Memorial Park is closed by the Hiroshima city administration to prevent public access and entry; tools to demonstrate the anti-war and anti-nuke will, such as placards, flags, banners are all forbidden to be brought in.
California Pirate Party(2024-08-16). Protest of Reboot 2024 and Project 2025.indybay.org US Pirate Party helps the California Pirate Party launch their first direct action, a protest against Reboot 2024 at Fort Mason on September 4th-5th. The Heritage Foundation (Project 2025) along with the Catholic University of America and the Foundation for American Innovation are meeting up to talk about how to implement Project 2025 in San Francisco.
Lynda Carson(2024-08-16). ProPublica releases dozens of Project 2025 secret training videos.indybay.org The release of some Project 2025 secret training videos released by ProPublica. Plus some links to articles about former fascist KKK Grand Wizard, David Duke's campaign contributors. David Duke is a Trump supporter! The David Duke campaign contributors that received national media coverage, were originally exposed locally by Lynda Carson, on IndyBay Media.
Badrul Alam(2024-08-16). After Hasina's resignation, struggle continues.internationalviewpoint.org On August 5, at 2: 30 pm, Sheikh Hasina resigned from her post as prime minister and fled with some of her Special Security Forces by helicopter to India. She is now in Delhi, and some reports indicate that she wants to go to London for political asylum, but Britain is refusing her entry because of her human rights violations. | – | / |
Adrián Piva(2024-08-16). The ultra-right governs Argentina: The end of an epoch?internationalviewpoint.org On the evening of November 19, 2023, when official data from the presidential runoff in Argentina confirmed the victory of Javier Milei, the candidate of "La libertad adelantado" (Liberty Advances or LLA), many activists and intellectuals of the left and progressivism woke up to a reality that we had tried to deny or that we had not been able to understand. For this reason, the attempt to reach explanations, reasons and hypotheses for this unthinkable event must be, at the same time, an exercise in revising the categories and characterisations we made of Argentine social and political reality in previous years.
Democracia Socialista (2024-08-16). 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. | – | / |
Dharmasiri Lankapeli(2024-08-16). 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. | – | / |
Bilge Kotan(2024-08-16). Pakistan says its first mpox patient travelled from Gulf country.middleeasteye.net Pakistan says its first mpox patient travelled from Gulf country | The health ministry is assessing whether it is a new deadly variant one day after Sweden reported the first case of the virus strain outside of Africa | | Vials of the mpox vaccine are placed on a table in Tucson, US (Reuters…
Matt Bruenig(2024-08-16). Quick Reaction to Harris Policy Proposals.peoplespolicyproject.org Kamala Harris $25k for First Time Homebuyers: | This is a bad idea. It is unfair to people who, even with the subsidy, cannot afford to buy a home or those who prefer to rent. Because it is a demand subsidy without any corresponding price con…
Mark Gruenberg(2024-08-16). Federal injunction demand gives Pittsburgh newspaper strikers a win.peoplesworld.org PITTSBURGH—Almost 22 months after the right-wing owners of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette forced the Pittsburgh News Guild and five other unions to strike, workers won a key point when the National Labor Relations Board wielded its strongest cudgel against the law-breaking bosses: An injunction demand in federal court ordering them to immediately take the workers back …
Susan Harley(2024-08-16). Harris and the Democrats should back a Wall Street 'Robin Hood Tax'.peoplesworld.org This year's presidential race has unfolded like a made-for-TV drama, with twists and turns aplenty. But no matter who wins the White House or Congress, a giant tax fight awaits them next year—when a number of the 2017 tax cuts for the rich and businesses expire. Part of that fight will be about closing loopholes …
W. T. Whitney Jr.(2024-08-16). Science and the knowledge economy bolster Cuba's socialist revolution.peoplesworld.org Cuba and Cuban science gained acclaim worldwide for producing very effective COVID-19 vaccines. The achievement stood out among nations of the Global South. The feat reflects Cuba's development over decades of a formidable scientific establishment engaged in the development and marketing of biologic products oriented mainly to healthcare and also to food production. The planning …
Taryn Fivek(2024-08-16). 'Train hard and prove these losers wrong!' — Women's sports and the 2024 Olympics.peoplesworld.org Did the 2024 Olympics turn into another battle in the war on women's sports, a case of trans panic, or both? For the right wing in the U.S., the answer was all of the above. Instead of celebrating the women's team's seven rugby bronze (first U.S. rugby medal since 1924), for example, conservative pundits and …
Michael Riojas(2024-08-16). Climate disaster survivors demand criminal investigation into fossil fuel industry.peoplesworld.org More than 10,000 survivors and loved ones of survivors of "climate-driven disasters" have signed an open letter to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) urging an investigation into fossil fuel companies for "climate-related crimes." Of the signatories, more than 1,000 were survivors of these disasters and more than 9,000 were loved ones. Public Citizen said they, along …
Amiad Horowitz(2024-08-16). Communist Party USA campaigns to win relief for Vietnam's Agent Orange victims.peoplesworld.org HANOI—On Aug. 8, the people of Vietnam marked 63 years since the United States and its allies first dropped the chemical weapon known as "Agent Orange" on their country. Every year on the anniversary, the Vietnamese Association for Victims of Agent Orange/Dioxin (VAVA) marks the occasion with events aimed at raising much-needed funds for the …
Elsy Fors Garzon(2024-08-16). Hurricane Ernesto approaches Bermuda.plenglish.com Washington, Aug 16 (Prensa Latina) Meteorological event Ernesto is approaching Bermuda with maximum sustained winds of 155 kilometers per hour, the National Hurricane Center reported today, classifying it as a major tropical cyclone.
Javier Arana Villasusa(2024-08-16). Five minors die as a result of an attack at a Sudanese school.plenglish.com Khartoum, Aug 16 (Prensa Latina) The bombing, for the moment anonymous, against a secondary school in the center of Sudan, caused the death of five students sheltered in the campus as well as the wounding of 20, according to a report released here today.
Ileana Ferrer Fonte(2024-08-16). ALBA movements reject all types of meddling in Venezuela.plenglish.com Caracas, Aug 16 (Prensa Latina) Social and grass roots groups clustered under "Our America" umbrella organization and linked to ALBA Movements, on Friday deemed unusual and counterproductive any attempts by some "progressive" regional sectors to meddle in Venezuela's internal affairs.
Elsy Fors Garzon(2024-08-16). UN calls for humanitarian pauses for anti-polio vaccination in Gaza.plenglish.com United Nations, Aug 16 (Prensa Latina) UN Secretary General António Guterres today called for humanitarian pauses in the conflict in Gaza to begin an anti-polio immunization campaign for more than 640,000 children in the enclave.
Ileana Ferrer Fonte(2024-08-16). Ethiopia sets million tree planting figure in a day.plenglish.com Addis Ababa, Aug 16 (Prensa Latina) Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on Friday announced a plan to plant more than 600 million tree seedlings in a day in Ethiopia, a campaign scheduled for August 23.
Ileana Ferrer Fonte(2024-08-16). Mpox could become a pandemic worse than Covid-19, expert says.plenglish.com Luanda, Aug 16 (Prensa Latina) The monkeypox (Mpox) virus is spreading and raising concerns in several African countries, and without adequate measures to counter it, it could become a pandemic worse than Covid-19, a regional health authority said on Friday. | Jean Kaseya, Director-General of the African Union's Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa-CDC), told reporters about the urgency to take concrete action and praised Angolan President, Joao Lourenco, for his willingness to promote relevant countermeasures. | Lourenco met with the health official shortly before the former left for Harare, the cap…
Javier Arana Villasusa(2024-08-16). Angola does not register cases of Mpox.plenglish.com Luanda, Aug 16 (Prensa Latina) Angola continues today without registering cases of smallpox (Mpox), but reinforced measures of the contingency plan, the Secretary of State for Public Health, Carlos Alberto Pinto, assured.
Alina Ramos Martin(2024-08-16). Russia: new Defense council will be in charge of supplying troops.plenglish.com Moscow, Aug 16 (Prensa Latina) The Coordination Council for military security in the border territories, created in the Russian Ministry of Defense, will supply the troops and assistance in evacuation, the military entity informed.
Ileana Ferrer Fonte(2024-08-16). Syrian and Chinese FMs both congratulate on anniversary of relations.plenglish.com Damascus, Aug 16 (Prensa Latina) Syrian Foreign Minister Faisal al-Mekdad and his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi, exchanged congratulatory messages on Friday on the 68th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
Ileana Ferrer Fonte(2024-08-16). Workers continue on strike at biggest copper mine in Chile.plenglish.com Santiago, Chile, Aug 16 (Prensa Latina) The strike at Minera Escondida, the world's biggest open-pit copper mine, enters its fourth day on Friday, with no agreement in sight between Chilean workers and mining giant BHP.
Oraily Madruga Rios(2024-08-16). University movement announces 48-hour strike in Argentina.plenglish.com Buenos Aires, Aug 16 (Prensa Latina) Argentina's National Federation of Research Teachers and University Creators announced on Friday a 48-hour strike from August 20 through 21, to demand pay raises and to denounce the measures adopted by the Argentinian Government.
Elsy Fors Garzon(2024-08-16). Distortions in the value of work in Cuba, says expert.plenglish.com Havana, Aug 16 (Prensa Latina) An important problem to be solved in Cuba is the value of work in a society that eagerly seeks justice, said today doctor in science Luis A. Montero.
Javier Arana Villasusa(2024-08-16). El Salvador launches project to protect populations.plenglish.com San Salvador, Aug 16 (Prensa Latina) Authorities in El Salvador announced today the launching of a project to protect the environment, mitigate poverty and promote economic welfare in the Trifinio region. The initiative "Resilient and Biodiverse Landscapes of Northern Mesoamerica project" will benefit residents in the district of Metapan, in Santa Ana Norte and is supported by the Government of the United Kingdom through the Biodiverse Landscapes Fund (BLF).
Alina Ramos Martin(2024-08-16). Belarus reinforces border with Ukraine after drones shot down.plenglish.com "After the events with these drones, we tightened control on the Belarusian-Ukrainian border. In addition, we deployed parts of our Army there," Lukashenko said at a meeting devoted to security, quoted by Belta agency. | The president also asked the military to inform him about the situation on the border. | On August 9, a group of drones launched from Ukraine crossed the border into Belarus and was shot down by the country's air defense systems. | According to the Belarusian Foreign Ministry, another group of UAVs headed from Ukraine towards the territory of Russia. | The Belarusian leader branded the drone att…
Ileana Ferrer Fonte(2024-08-16). Haiti: Five children a week on average killed in 2024.plenglish.com The Save the Children humanitarian organization that has been working in this country since 1978 reported that 131 minors, including babies, were killed or injured in attacks on their neighborhoods or in clashes between armed groups and the police. | Based on data provided by the United Nations, Save the Children does not rule out that the number of child victims is likely much higher. | Some who committed minor crimes were killed by the same population, the organization, quoted by the Haiti Libre digital newspaper, stated.
Javier Arana Villasusa(2024-08-16). Panama arrests 25 people associated with drug trafficking network.plenglish.com Panama City, Aug 16 ( Prensa Latina ) The Ministry of Security (Minseg) of Panama today reported the arrest of some 25 people associated with a criminal network operating from Panama, dedicated to drug trafficking in the region.
BAN Toxics(2024-08-16). BAN Toxics urges caution using mosquito coils, household insecticides and fogging amid rising dengue cases due to potential health risks.pressenza.com With DOH data showing a 33% increase in dengue cases from January 1 to August 3 compared to the same period last year, environmental NGO BAN Toxics is cautioning the public and urging regulatory agencies to address the hazards posed by harmful chemicals and pollutants of concern in mosquito insecticides. | "Protecting oneself from mosquito bites as part of the anti-dengue strategies should not come at the cost of introducing another health hazard." This was the statement of Thony Dizon, advocacy and campaign officer of the group. "While mosquito coils are an affordable and effective way to reduce mosquito bites,…
Pressenza New York(2024-08-16). The Role of Diasporas in Political Freedom Movements: Agents of Change Across Borders.pressenza.com In the interconnected world of the 21st century, diaspora communities have emerged as pivotal players in the pursuit of political freedom and self-determination for their homelands. These communities, often dispersed across multiple countries, wield significant influence through their ability to navigate both their host and home countries' political landscapes. The activities of diasporas in supporting freedom movements are varied and dynamic, ranging from grassroots advocacy to high-level diplomacy, making them indispensable agents of change. | By Basit Zaheer Baloch | One of the most direct ways in which diaspo…
ptcnews.tv(2024-08-16). Monkeypox virus: Sweden confirms first case of Mpox amidst growing global concerns.ptcnews.tv Mpox viral infection: Sweden has confirmed its first case of mpox (monkeypox), a viral infection that spreads primarily through close contact. The announcement was made on Thursday by Health and Social Affairs Minister Jakob Forssmed during a press conference. The case identified in Sweden is of a more severe type known as Clade I, which has raised alarms globally due to its potential impact. | The World Health Organization (WHO) has once again declared mpox a global public health emergency, marking the second such declaration in two years. This renewed emergency status follows a significant outbreak in the Demo…
ptcnews.tv(2024-08-16). Matthew Perry's ketamine overdose death: Who is 'Ketamine Queen' Jasveen Sangha arrested in case.ptcnews.tv Matthew Perry's ketamine overdose death: Ten months on, five persons have been charged in connection with the death of beloved 'Friends' actor Matthew Perry due to fatal ketamine overdose in October 2023. Among those charged are medical professionals, Perry's personal assistant, and a woman identified as Jasveen Sangha. Prosecutors have identified her as a key figure in the distribution of the ketamine that led to Perry's death. Sangha has been arrested, it is learnt. Who is Jasveen Sangha? | Jasveen Sangha (41) is at the centre of the investigation into 'Friends' actor Matthew Perry's death. According to court…
ptcnews.tv(2024-08-16). Paetongtarn Shinawatra is new Thailand PM, youngest ever; is daughter of country's billionaire tycoon.ptcnews.tv Bangkok (Thailand), August 16: Thailand's parliament on Friday voted for Paetongtarn Shinawatra to become the country's 31st Prime Minister, reported Channel News Asia. | Paetongtarn (37) the daughter of the country's billionaire tycoon and former prime minister, Thaksin Shinawatra will succeed Srettha Thavisin, who was removed from office by the country's constitutional court on August 14 in an ethics case. The country's Pheu Thai party on Thursday nominated Paetongtarn Shinawatra as prime minister candidate.Paetongtarn has become the fourth member of the Shinawatra family to become Thailand's prime minister, f…
ptcnews.tv(2024-08-16). M-Pox outbreak: Pakistan confirms first M-Pox case as Saudi Arabia returnee tests positive.ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: A guy who recently returned from Saudi Arabia tested positive for the virus, marking Pakistan's first incidence of monkeypox this year, according to ARY News, which cited the Ministry of Health.The 34-year-old Mardan resident landed in Pakistan on August 3; he contacted the hospital for testing soon after landing in Peshawar after experiencing symptoms. According to ARY News, Khyber Medical University in Peshawar confirmed the diagnosis. | On August 13, his positive diagnosis was verified, making this the first case of monkeypox in Pakistan to be reported for 2024. To find and keep an eye on anyon…
ptcnews.tv(2024-08-16). Mpox outbreak: WHO declares global health emergency: Symptoms, prevention, and reasons behind the alert—explained.ptcnews.tv Mpox outbreak: The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially declared Mpox, previously known as Monkeypox, a global health emergency in response to the rising number of cases in Africa. This significant announcement was made following a meeting of the UN health agency's emergency committee, which convened to assess the severity of the situation."Today, the Emergency Committee on #mpox met and advised me that in its view, the situation constitutes a public health emergency of international concern. I have accepted that advice. @WHO is on the ground, working with the affected countries, and others at risk, th…
Bárbara Gómez(2024-08-16). Presidente dominicano dispone cambios en las Fuerzas Armadas.radiohc.cu Santo Domingo, 16 ago (RHC) El presidente de la República Dominicana, Luis Abinader, dispuso hoy importantes cambios en la estructura de mando de las Fuerzas Armadas, poco después de concluir la ceremonia de juramentación para un segundo período de gobierno.
Bárbara Gómez(2024-08-16). Ministra cubana de Educación evalúa preparativos para el inicio del próximo curso escolar.radiohc.cu La Habana, 16 agos (RHC) Cuando restan pocos días para comenzar el próximo periodo lectivo en Cuba, la ministra de Educación, Naima Ariatne Trujillo, acompañada de otros directivos del sector, realizan un recorrido por todas las provincias del país con el objetivo de valorar los aseguramiento para el inicio del curso escolar 2024-2025.
Bárbara Gómez(2024-08-16). Rusia califica de terrorista ataque contra centro comercial en Donets.radiohc.cu Moscú, 16 ago (RHC) El ataque del ejército ucraniano contra un centro comercial en la ciudad de Donetsk, capital de la república homónima, es un acto de terrorismo planeado, denunció hoy la portavoz de la Cancillería rusa, María Zajárova.
Bárbara Gómez(2024-08-16). Próximamente en Cuba, Festival Internacional la Ruta de la Rumba.radiohc.cu La Habana, 16 agos (RHC) Del 18 al 31 de este mes se realizará desde el oriente hasta el occidente de Cuba, la XVI edición del Festival Internacional la Ruta de la Rumba, evento convocado por Timbalaye, Promotor Internacional de la Cultura Cubana.
Maria Calvo(2024-08-16). Tres artes, un sentir: exposición japonesa en Nueva Gerona.radiohc.cu Nueva Gerona, 16 ago (RHC) La galería de arte "Martha Machado" de Isla de la Juventud acoge durante el corriente mes la exposición transitoria "Tres artes, un sentir", homenaje a la rica herencia cultural de la colonia japonesa en el municipio especial, la más numerosa en Cuba.
Maria Calvo(2024-08-16). Recuerdan aniversario 99 del primer Partido Comunista de Cuba.radiohc.cu La Habana 16, ago (RHC) Hace hoy 99 años se reunía en La Habana un puñado de revolucionarios para fundar el 1er Partido Comunista de Cuba, glorioso antecesor del actual. Siempre admiraremos a nuestros precursores, escribió Roberto Morales Ojeda, Secretario de Organización del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba.
TASS(2024-08-16). Russian stocks up as Friday trading opens.tass.com As of 10: 57 a.m. Moscow time (07: 57 a.m. GMT), the MOEX was down by 0.06% at 2,836.48 points, the RTS was down by 0.06% at 1,006.3 points, while the yuan was up by 6 kopecks at 12.042 rubles…
TASS(2024-08-16). FACTBOX: Power outages in Primorsky Region.tass.com The preliminary cause of the power outage in the Primorsky Region is a technological failure of the equipment of the Primorskaya regional power station of the Siberian Generating Company, the enterprise reported…
United World International(2024-08-16). The country that struck a blow against colonialism: Burkina Faso.uwidata.com By àñzgàºr Altƒ±nba≈ü Burkina Faso made a move against Western colonialism with the coup in September 2022, contributing significantly to the weakening of colonial powers in Africa. Ibrahim Traoré, the head of the interim government, improved relations with Türkiye, Russia and China. After spending more than 3 months in Burkina Faso, Italian/Russian journalist Vittorio Nicola …
United World International(2024-08-16). Venezuela: Oil and the election protocols.uwidata.com By Atilio Borón* Various media organs in the Spanish-speaking world report that the government of Brazil will not accept the ruling of the Supreme Court of Venezuela in the dispute over the results of the elections. The governments of Colombia and Mexico are in a similar position and, with a more belligerent stance, that of …
yenisafak(2024-08-16). Areda Survey ara≈ütƒ±rdƒ±: Kendinizi deprem tehdidi altƒ±nda hissediyor musunuz?yenisafak.com Areda Survey ara≈ütƒ±rma ≈üirketinin Türkiye genelinde 3 bin 307 ki≈üinin katƒ±lƒ±mƒ±yla geràßekle≈ütirdiƒüi ara≈ütƒ±rmaya gà∂re, Tàºrk halkƒ±nƒ±n yàºzde 63'ຠkendisini deprem tehdidi altƒ±nda hissediyor. Depremle ilgili herhangi bir tehdit altƒ±nda hissetmediƒüini belirtenlerin oranƒ± ise yàºzde 37. Depreme kar≈üƒ± en àßok genàßler tedirgin: A…
yenisafak(2024-08-16). ABD ve ƒ∞ngiliz koalisyon uàßaklarƒ±ndan Hudeyde'ye saldƒ±rƒ±.yenisafak.com Yemen'deki ƒ∞ran destekli Husiler, ABD ve ƒ∞ngiliz koalisyon uàßaklarƒ±nƒ±n àºlkenin batƒ±sƒ±ndaki Hudeyde kentine saldƒ±rƒ± dàºzenlediƒüini duyurdu.Husilere baƒülƒ± "El-Mesira" televizyonunun haberinde, ABD ile ƒ∞ngiltere'nin, àºlkenin batƒ±sƒ±ndaki Hudeyde kentine baƒülƒ± Salif bà∂lgesini hedef aldƒ±ƒüƒ± belirtildi.Bombardƒ±manƒ±n sebep olduƒ&u…
yenisafak(2024-08-16). Irak'ƒ±n kuzeyinde saklanƒ±yordu: Bir PKK'lƒ± terà∂rist daha teslim oldu.yenisafak.com Bakanlƒ±ƒüƒ±n sosyal medya hesabƒ±ndan yapƒ±lan aà߃±klamada, Tàºrk Silahlƒ± Kuvvetlerinin Penàße serisi operasyonlarƒ± sayesinde kà∂≈üeye sƒ±kƒ±≈üan terà∂r à∂rgàºtຠPKK'daki àßà∂zàºlmenin devam ettiƒüi vurgulandƒ±.Irak'ƒ±n kuzeyindeki barƒ±nma alanlarƒ±ndan kaàßan bir PKK'lƒ± terà∂ristin, Habur'daki hudut karakoluna teslim olduƒ&uum…
yenisafak(2024-08-16). Hamas: Doha'daki màºzakerelerden bize iletilen metin ilk anla≈ütƒ±klarƒ±mƒ±zla uymuyor.yenisafak.com ƒ∞srail ile Hamas arasƒ±ndaki ate≈ükes gà∂ràº≈ümeleri, Katar'ƒ±n ba≈ükenti Doha'da dàºn yeniden ba≈üladƒ±. Màºzakerelere, Katar Ba≈übakanƒ± ve Dƒ±≈üi≈üleri Bakanƒ± ≈ûeyh Muhammed bin Abdurrahman Al Sani, ABD Merkezi ƒ∞stihbarat Te≈ükilatƒ± (CIA) Direktà∂rຠBill Burns, Mƒ±sƒ±r ƒ∞stihbarat Ba≈ükanƒ± Abbas Kamil ve Mossad Dire…
yenisafak(2024-08-16). TàúMOSAN Konyaspor – Galatasaray | Canlƒ± skor – Canlƒ± sonuàß.yenisafak.com Sezona galibiyetle ba≈ülayan Galatasaray, Trendyol Sàºper Lig 2. hafta kar≈üƒ±la≈ümasƒ±nda TàúMOSAN Konyaspor ile deplasmanda kar≈üƒ± kar≈üƒ±ya gelecek. | Màºcadele saat 21.00'da ba≈ülayacak. Kar≈üƒ±la≈üma BeIN Sports 1 ekranlarƒ±ndan naklen yayƒ±nlanacak. | : TàúMOSAN KONYASPOR – GALATASARAY 11'LER: TàúMOSAN Konyaspor: Slowik, Uƒüurcan, Adil, Guilherme, Marko, Oƒüulcan, Ndao, Ped…
yenisafak(2024-08-16). ABD Dƒ±≈üi≈üleri Bakanƒ± Blinken ƒ∞srail'e gidiyor: Netanyahu'ya 'ate≈ükesi kabul et' diyecek.yenisafak.com Katar'ƒ±n ba≈ükenti Doha'da dàºn ba≈ülayan Gazze ≈ûeridi'nde ate≈ükes màºzakereleri bugàºn sona erdi. Hamas'ƒ±n katƒ±lmadƒ±ƒüƒ± ancak ABD, Katar ve Mƒ±sƒ±r arabuluculuƒüunda ƒ∞srail ile geràßekle≈ütirilen gà∂ràº≈ümelerin gelecek hafta yeniden yapƒ±lacaƒüƒ± belirtildi. ABD Dƒ±≈üi≈üleri Bakanƒ± Blinken ƒ∞srail'e…
yenisafak(2024-08-16). DSàñ: Maymun àßiàßeƒüi viràºsຠeskisinden daha hƒ±zlƒ± yayƒ±lƒ±yor ve yàºksek à∂làºm oranƒ±na sahip.yenisafak.com "Maymun àßiàßeƒüi viràºsຠeskisinden daha hƒ±zlƒ± yayƒ±lƒ±yor ve yàºksek à∂làºm oranƒ±na sahip" ifadesini kullanan Harris, bunun à∂zellikle baƒüƒ±≈üƒ±klƒ±k sistemi zayƒ±f olanlar ve àßocuklar iàßin daha tehlikeli olduƒüunu belirtti. | Harris, Maymun àßiàßeƒüi iàßin ≈üu anda belirli bir tedavinin olmadƒ±ƒüƒ±nƒ± ancak destekleyici…
yenisafak(2024-08-16). Ata≈üehir'de 17 mahalleye deprem konteynerƒ±: 150 adet toplanma alanƒ± belirlendi.yenisafak.com Afet Koordinasyon Merkezi'nde yapƒ±lan Ata≈üehir Afet Yà∂netim Toplantƒ±sƒ±'na Ata≈üehir Belediye Ba≈ükanƒ± Onursal Adƒ±gàºzel, belediye ba≈ükan yardƒ±mcƒ±larƒ±, ƒ∞stanbul Teknik àúniversitesi'nden Prof. Dr. Himmet Karaman, muhtarlar ve basƒ±n mensuplarƒ± katƒ±ldƒ±. Toplantƒ±da konu≈üan Prof. Dr. Himmet Karaman ilàßede depreme yà∂nelik yapƒ±lan àßal&…
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yenisafak(2024-08-16). Doha'daki ate≈ükes gà∂ràº≈ümeleri ikinci gàºnde sona erdi.yenisafak.com Katar Dƒ±≈üi≈üleri Bakanlƒ±ƒüƒ±, Doha'da geràßekle≈ütirilen ate≈ükes gà∂ràº≈ümelerinin ikinci gàºnde sona erdiƒüini duyurdu. Mƒ±sƒ±r, ABD ve Katar tarafƒ±ndan yapƒ±lan ortak aà߃±klamada ise gà∂ràº≈ümelerin son derece yapƒ±cƒ± ve pozitif atmosferde geàßtiƒüi kaydedildi.Katar Dƒ±≈üi≈üleri Bakanlƒ±ƒüƒ…
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UMMID(2024-08-16). Nigeria urged early registration of 2025 Hajj pilgrims.ummid.com Independent Hajj Reporters, a Civil Society Organization (CSO) that monitors and reports Hajj activities in Nigeria has appealed to NAHCON to instruct state Muslim pilgrim's welfare boards, agencies and commissions to announce the start of registration of intending pilgrims for the 2025 Hajj.
UMMID(2024-08-16). How Islamophobia, misinformation added fuel to UK riots?ummid.com The recent riots in the UK have made one thing clear that the far-right is on the increase in Europe and elsewhere too, including India. Further in its vilifying campaigns its in now-a-days heled by the rising social media, and the time has come to reign-in the social media's negative use.
UMMID(2024-08-16). NIRF Ranking 2024: AMU improves its rank, Jamia Millia retains 3rd spot.ummid.com The Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), which was at 9th spot in 2023, has improved its rank securing the 8th position whereas Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) has retained the 3rd best rank in the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2024 released Monday August 12, 2024.
UMMID(2024-08-16). UP NEET UG 2024 Counselling schedule out, details here.ummid.com The Directorate General of Medical Education and Training Uttar Pradesh (DGME UP) has published on its official website upneet.gov.in the UP NEET UG 2024 Counselling Schedule for the year 2024-25 (NEET UG 2024 Counselling Date and Time).
UMMID(2024-08-16). Link to Check: Maha Direct 2nd Yr Pharmacy 2024 Round 1 Allotment.ummid.com Maharashtra CET Cell is set to publish today i.e. Wednesday August 14, 2024 on its official website dsp2024.mahacet.org.in Provisional Allotment Result of CAP Round I of candidates who have registered for admission in Direct 2nd Year Pharmacy (B Pharmacy and Pharm D) courses for the year 2024-25.
UMMID(2024-08-16). Registration Steps: MCC NEET UG 2024 Counselling Starts.ummid.com The Medical Counseling Committee (MCC) has started through its official website mcc.nic.in from today i.e. Wednesday August 14, 2024 Online Registration for MCC NEET UG Counselling 2024 Round 1.
UMMID(2024-08-16). Hajj 2025 application starts at hajcommittee.gov.in.ummid.com The Haj Committee of India has started receiving Hajj Application Form (HAF) of the pilgrims who are willing to embark on Hajj 2025 (Haj 1446 AH) through its website hajcommittee.gov.in from today i.e. Tuesday August 13, 2024.
UMMID(2024-08-16). Steps to Check: MHT CET 2024 Engineering FE Round 1 Allotment.ummid.com Maharashtra State CET Cell is set to publish today i.e. Wednesday August 14, 2024 on its official website fe2024.mahacet.org Provisional Allotment of CAP Round-I (Round 1 allotment result) of candidates who have registered for admission in First Year Engineering (FE) B.E. and B.Tech four year courses for the year 2024-25.
UMMID(2024-08-16). NASA claim of water reservoirs on Mars sparks debate.ummid.com The American space agency NASA Monday claimed evidence of liquid water reservoirs underneath the Mars surface, sparking a debate about the possiblity of human life on the Red Planet.
UMMID(2024-08-16). For Elon Musk, Arabic is language of enemies, says daughter.ummid.com American multi-billionaire Elon Musk's trans daughter, Vivian Jenna Wilson, in a sensational social media post said the SpaceX Chief and X owner, used to say Arabic is the language of enemies.
UMMID(2024-08-16). UK Riots: Outburst of "White-Ego" against non-Whites?ummid.com Citizens of UK must be commended for coming out strongly, and in great number, to display their stand against rioters having indulged in violence. But is this enough to correct what appears to be ingrained deeply and strongly in sections of the British society?
UMMID(2024-08-16). Apply now, MP NEET UG 2024 Counselling starts.ummid.com Department of Medical Education (DME) Madhya Pradesh has started through its official website dme.mponline.gov.in registration of students who wish to participate in MP NEET UG Medical (MBBS) and Dental (BDS) Counselling 2024 from today i.e. Monday August 12, 2024.
UMMID(2024-08-16). Steps to Check: DTE Maha Post SSC Diploma 2024 Round 2 Allotment.ummid.com Directorate of Technical Education (DTE) Maharashtra is set to publish on its official website poly24.dtemaharashtra.gov.in today i.e. Wednesday August 14, 2024 the result of CAP Round 2 Seat Allotment of the students seeking admission in First Year Post SSC Diploma Technical and Polytechnic Courses in Engineering/Technology for the year 2024-25.
UMMID(2024-08-16). Never seen any discrimination in 40 years of service: JNMC AMU Principal.ummid.com Refuting the allegations made by BJP leader and Aligarh MP Satish Gautam, Prof (Dr) Veeena Maheshwari said she had never seen any discrimination at the Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College (JNMC) run under the Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) during her long tenure.
newleftreview(2024-08-16). Sanjay Subrahmanyam: Blood and Bombast.newleftreview.org Sanjay Subrahmanyam on Vinayak Chaturvedi, Hindutva and Violence and Janaki Bakhle, Savarkar and the Making of Hindutva. Intellectual biographies of Hindu nationalism's Mazzini-inspired theoretician.
| Pop Culture & Art | (2024-08-16). 50 Cent calls out Diddy's defenders in hollywood claims 'They've been to those parties'.tribune.com.pk Rapper 50 Cent has intensified his criticism of those defending Sean "Diddy" Combs amidst the ongoing controversy surrounding the music mogul. Diddy has recently settled two lawsuits related to allegations of assault, with a video of one alleged incident going viral. In response, 50 Cent is preparing to release a Netflix docuseries titled "Diddy Do It?" which promises to delve into these controversies and potentially have significant repercussions for Diddy's career. | In an interview with US Weekly, 50 Cent discussed the docuseries and what viewers can expect. He hinted at revealing uncomfortable truths about…
| Pop Culture & Art | (2024-08-16). Taylor Swift dragged into Blake Lively's 'It Ends With Us' controversy with Justin Baldoni.tribune.com.pk Taylor Swift has been unintentionally caught up in Blake Lively's It Ends With Us controversy, with harsh critics accusing the actress of using the singer for "clout." | Online critics have noted that Taylor is one of Lively's closest friends and have unfairly associated her with some of the Gossip Girl star's actions. | Lively is reportedly in a rumored conflict with her It Ends With Us co-star Justin Baldoni and has faced online backlash over several press interviews she's given, including an "uncomfortable" 2016 interview that left the journalist 'want to quit' her job. | "Blake Lively being a mean girl and…
| REUTERS | (2024-08-16). China to screen arrivals for mpox virus.tribune.com.pk China will monitor people and goods entering the country for mpox for the next six months, a statement from its customs administration said on Friday, after the WHO said the virus was again a global health emergency. | "Personnel from countries with monkeypox outbreaks who have been in contact with monkeypox cases or display symptoms … should take the initiative to declare themselves to Customs," it said. The WHO changed the name of monkeypox to mpox. | Vehicles, containers and goods from areas with mpox cases should be sanitised, the statement added. | The World Health Organization (WHO) on Wednesday declar…
| Pop Culture & Art | (2024-08-16). Houston rapper BeatKing, 39, passes away: Tributes pour in from fans and fellow artists.tribune.com.pk FOX 26 has reported the passing of Houston rapper and renowned producer BeatKing, known offstage as Justin Riley, who was 39 years old. The cause of his death has not been disclosed. | His manager shared a tribute on social media: "Today, August 15, 2024, we have lost @Clubgodzilla. BeatKing has been the best part of the club for over a decade. He has produced and worked with so many artists, that his sound will forever live. He loved his daughters @clubgodparenting, his music and his fans. We will love him forever." | Bun B expressed his sorrow, stating: "It's always the good ones. Damn this sh** hurt. Just a…
Plus News(2024-08-16). President Museveni Oversees Graduation of Counter Terrorism and Special Tactics Officers.plusnews.ug President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, who also serves as the Commander in Chief of the Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF), presided over the passing-out ceremony of 298 Counter Terrorism Warriors from Intake 07/23-24 and 58 Special Tactics trainees. The officers successfully completed a rigorous nine-month training program at the School of Military Intelligence and Security in …
Juliette Rousselot(2024-08-16). Need for an urgent rethink of international response to the human rights crisis in Afghanistan.fidh.org Three years after the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan on August 15, 2021, the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH), as part of the Alliance for Human Rights in Afghanistan, joins eight other international human rights organisations to highlight concerns regarding the international response to human rights violations committed by the Taliban in Afghanistan. Three years after the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan on August 15, 2021, we, the undersigned organizations, remain (…) | – |
The Independent(2024-08-16). Kitara FC Vs Al Hilal: Why both legs are to be played at Al Hilal's stadium.independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Hoima-based club Kitara FC will make its debut on the continental stage when they face Libya's Al Hilal Benghazi in the first preliminary round of the CAF Confederations Cup. The match will be played on Friday at the Benina Martyrs Stadium in Benghazi. The team qualified for the Confederations Cup after …
Alan Yu(2024-08-16). Former Màºtter Museum forensic anthropologist launches research institute.whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Long-time Màºtter Museum forensic anthropologist Anna Dhody will continue her work analyzing historic samples, but now in a research institute of her own. Dhody has distinguished herself in mining centuries-old human remains and tissues for modern insights. | In 2007, a researcher called Dhody and asked for samples of human intestines with cholera to study what the disease was like more than a century ago. At the time, Dhody was at the Màºtter Museum. The popular m…
newleftreview(2024-08-16). Rebecca Lossin: The Multiple Gaze.newleftreview.org Resisting the erasure of working-class life in the American rust belt, the critical photography of LaToya Ruby Frazier combines intimate portraiture with representations of capital's flight. Rebecca Lossin reflects on MoMA's recent retrospective of her work—and on the cultural politics of documentary image-making in an age saturated with the visual.
GABIK(2024-08-16). Mediation team to resolve succession disputes under Amakhosi areas.sanews.gov.za Mediation team to resolve succession disputes under Amakhosi areas | KwaZulu-Natal Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) MEC, Thulasizwe Buthelezi, has introduced a team from the royal family appointed to resolve the succession disputes that have increased in areas under amakhosi. | The team – the Conflict Mediation Panel – which includes royal children, was appointed by Buthelezi in a bid to address long-standing challenges of succession disputes within royal families. | The panel will leverage their cultural authority and deep understanding of traditional practices to help families resolve disp…
| Pop Culture & Art | (2024-08-16). Four gang members arrested in the murder of 'General Hospital' actor Johnny Wactor.tribune.com.pk Authorities have arrested four members of the Florencia 13 gang in connection with the fatal shooting of "General Hospital" actor Johnny Wactor in May. | Robert Barceleau, Sergio Estrada, Leonel Gutierrez, all 18, and Frank Olano, 22, were taken into custody by the Los Angeles Police Department on Thursday afternoon, as reported by CBS News. | Barceleau, Estrada, and Gutierrez were reportedly charged with murder, while Olano was charged as an accessory to the crime. | Wactor was killed on May 25 while walking to his car after finishing a bartending shift in downtown Los Angeles. | He was shot during an attempt…
| Pop Culture & Art | (2024-08-16). Julianne Hough shares childhood sexual abuse experience publicly for the first time.tribune.com.pk Julianne Hough, the 36-year-old actress and Dancing With the Stars co-host, has shared a traumatic experience of sexual abuse she suffered at the age of 4, perpetrated by a neighbor in her cul-de-sac. This is the first time she has spoken publicly about the incident. In an interview on The Jamie Kern Lima Show, Hough revealed that the experience was "very confusing" due to her upbringing in the Mormon culture, where "everything needs to be perfect." | Hough stated, "My first experience was when I was about 4 years old… I've actually never said that out loud to anybody in an interview before." She also mentio…
| AFP | (2024-08-16). Pilot killed in Russia military plane crash.tribune.com.pk One pilot was killed and three injured when a Russian fighter plane crashed during a training flight over Siberia, the regional governor said on Friday. | The Tu-22M3 plane went down late Thursday in a deserted area over the Irkutsk region, Igor Kobzev said. | Rescue efforts "lasted all night… unfortunately one of the pilots couldn't be saved", Kobzev wrote on Telegram, citing the defence ministry. | The three wounded pilots were hospitalised, he said, adding that according to preliminary information the crash was caused by a "technical failure". | The Tu-22M3 is a long-range strategic bomber made by the Tup…
Maxime Duriez(2024-08-16). Egypt: Human rights organisations condemn the targeting of ElMaraya for culture and arts and call for the protection of cultural institutions.fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) is co-signing a call to the Egyptian authorities to end their harassement and repression of independent cultural organisations in Egypt. The political regime's continued use of security services, police crackdowns, arrests and prison sentencing to intimidate artists and cultural workers must stop. 13 August 2024. The signatories of this statement condemn the Egyptian security forces' raid on the headquarters of ElMaraya for Culture and (…) | – | /…
| Pop Culture & Art | (2024-08-16). Elon Musk and J.K. Rowling face up to 5 years in prison in cyberbullying lawsuit by Imane Khelif.tribune.com.pk Elon Musk and J.K. Rowling could face up to five years in prison and fines of up to £214,000 if Paris 2024 Olympics boxer Imane Khelif prevails in her criminal cyberbullying lawsuit against them. | The tech mogul and the author were prominent critics of Khelif's participation in the Olympics, where she won gold. Khelif has filed a lawsuit alleging "acts of aggravated cyber harassment" against both figures, and the potential legal consequences have now been revealed. | Khelif, a 25-year-old Olympian from Algeria, faced gender eligibility issues that led to her disqualification from the 2023 world champion…
| Pop Culture & Art | (2024-08-16). Cristiano Ronaldo's cryptic Instagram post hints at potential podcast, fans eager for details.tribune.com.pk At 39 years old, Cristiano Ronaldo continues to be one of the most outstanding football players of all time. | Despite being considered to be nearing the end of his professional career, his impressive performances and statistics for Al-Nassr suggest that he still has plenty of abilities and time left on the field. | However, recent developments indicate that the Portuguese legend might be preparing for a new chapter off the pitch. | Ronaldo recently teased an intriguing project on his social media, sending fans and fellow athletes into a frenzy of speculation.
NEOB(2024-08-16). Nuclear power procurement Ministerial Determination withdrawn.sanews.gov.za Nuclear power procurement Ministerial Determination withdrawn | Minister of Energy and Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, has announced that the Ministerial Determination for the procurement of 2 500MW of nuclear energy, has been withdrawn. | The Minister was speaking during a media briefing held on Friday in Pretoria. | The determination, and the National Energy Regulator of South Africa's (Nersa) concurrence of the process, had come under legal pressure with groups contending that, amongst others, public comments had not been sought and the procedure had not been fair. | "I have taken the decision…to with…
| REUTERS | (2024-08-16). US teacher Marc Fogel left out of Russia prisoner swap.tribune.com.pk There is little about Marc Fogel's past that could have predicted he would one day end up in a Russian prison. | An American history teacher who made a career working at international schools across multiple continents, the 63-year-old had been a "happy-go-lucky" person since boyhood, the kind of educator whom students remember fondly their whole lives, said his mother, Malphine Fogel. | In 2012, Fogel, his wife Jane and their two sons moved to Moscow, where Fogel took up a position teaching history at the now-shuttered Anglo-American school. Some of his proudest achievements there were scored on the softball…
The Independent(2024-08-16). Rwandan parliament elects female speaker during inaugural session.independent.co.ug KIGALI, Rwanda | Xinhua | Gertrude Kazarwa, a member of parliament (MP) from the opposition Liberal Party, was elected the Speaker of the Rwandan Parliament Wednesday during its inaugural session. It came after the swearing-in ceremony of the newly elected lawmakers for a five-year mandate following last month's legislative elections. President Paul Kagame presided over …
The Independent(2024-08-16). Protests highlight corruption at the top.independent.co.ug But political elites in Kenya and Uganda don't give in without a fight against anti-corruption COMMENT | INGE AMUNDSEN | The recent protests by young people in Kenya and Uganda have highlighted a form of corruption that is difficult to deal with: political corruption. Compared to its cousin, administrative or bureaucratic corruption (such as a civil …
The Independent(2024-08-16). Chocolate makers 'may have to cut cocoa content'.independent.co.ug The price of cocoa hit a peak in April at $12,261 a tonne, having been about $3,000 in April 2023, but by this month the price of cocoa had dipped again to about $7,750. ANALYSIS | ANDREW TURNER | Chocolate bars could get smaller or have cheaper ingredients added as manufacturers try to combat cocoa …
NEOB(2024-08-16). Justice dept works to restore integrity of State Attorney and Master's Offices.sanews.gov.za Justice dept works to restore integrity of State Attorney and Master's Offices | The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development is implementing a "robust" turnaround strategy for the Office of the State Attorney, following allegations of fraud, corruption and malfeasance.
This is according to Justice Minister Thembi Simelane who briefed the media in Pretoria on Friday.
"The Department is currently implementing a robust turnaround strategy within the Offices of the State Attorney. This strategy is designed to address allegations of fraud, malfeasance, and corruption, as identified by the Sp…
| Pop Culture & Art | (2024-08-16). Matthew Perry's death: Doctors charged for ketamine scam.tribune.com.pk Two doctors arrested and charged in connection with Matthew Perry's death allegedly exchanged texts discussing how to scam the late "Friends" star into paying more for ketamine. | Dr. Salvador Plasencia, an urgent care physician in Calabasas, California, texted Dr. Mark Chavez about acquiring ketamine to sell to "victim M.P.," whom law enforcement confirmed to be Perry, according to the New York Times. | Prosecutors allege that Plasencia and Chavez discussed how much to charge Perry for the drug, with Plasencia writing, "I wonder how much this moron will pay" and "Let's [sic] find out." | Chavez, 54, pleaded g…
sputnikglobe(2024-08-16). Japan Marks 79th Anniversary of A-Bomb, But Fast Tracks to Become Third Largest Military Spender.sputnikglobe.com This month, Nagasaki marks the 79th anniversary of the devastating atomic bomb attack in World War II by the United States. Hiroshima marked the anniversary as well, with Mayor Kazumi Matsui encouraging the world to not be resigned to pessimism as continued global conflicts have given rise to fears of nuclear war.
NEOB(2024-08-16). Investigating Directorate bolsters fight against corruption.sanews.gov.za Investigating Directorate bolsters fight against corruption | Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Thembi Simelane, says the operationalisation and establishment of the Investigating Directorate against Corruption (IDAC) — which resides within the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) — is a crucial step in government's fight against corruption in the country. | The Minister was speaking at a media briefing in Tshwane on Friday. | In May this year, President Cyril Ramaphosa assented to the NPA Amendment Act and on Thursday, signed a proclamation which brought the Act into operation. | "T…
| Pop Culture & Art | (2024-08-16). Blake Lively criticized for sarcastic response to serious question during It Ends With Us interview.tribune.com.pk Blake Lively is facing criticism once more. | In a recent interview discussing her new film, "It Ends With Us," which deals with the subject of domestic violence, the actress made a joke in response to a serious question. | "For people who see this movie, who relate to the topics of this movie on a deeply personal level, they're really gonna want to talk to you," reporter Jake Hamilton said to Lively and her co-star Brandon Sklenar during a virtual press junket last week. | "This movie is gonna affect people, and they're gonna want to tell you about their lives," Hamilton went on. | "So if someone understands…
| Reuters | (2024-08-15). Biden, Harris applaud Medicare drug price cuts expected to save billions.tribune.com.pk The United States has negotiated down the prices of 10 top-selling prescription drugs used by Medicare by as much as 79%, hoping to save $6 billion in the first year as part of a plan hailed on Thursday by President Joe Biden with the aim to ease anger about high prices ahead of November elections. | Biden's signature Inflation Reduction Act, signed into law in 2022, was the first to allow Medicare to negotiate prices for some of the most costly drugs that the program covers for 66 million people. The new prices will go into effect in 2026. | "We finally beat Big Pharma," Biden said at an event in Largo, Maryl…
The Independent(2024-08-16). Women birders visit Bongole GreenFingers Farm as agro-tourism in Uganda grows.independent.co.ug SPECIAL REPORT | Carolyne Mutesi | There's a new way to explore Uganda, one that brings travelers closer to the heart of the land and its people. Away from the traditional Safari packages that Africa is famous for, travelers are now seeking more unique and immersive experiences when they travel. Trends in tourism worldwide are changing away …
noemail(2024-08-16). Vice President Urges Youth to Explore Beyond Civil Services.devdiscourse.com Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar has raised concerns over the increasing volume of coaching centre advertisements in newspapers, calling them 'seductive'. Speaking at the induction programme for the first joint masters/LLM degree in Intellectual Property (IP) Law and Management at National Law University in Delhi, Dhankhar emphasized the need for youth to explore lucrative opportunities outside of civil services.
| Pop Culture & Art | (2024-08-16). Matthew Perry's death: Two doctors, personal assistant, and 'Ketamine Queen' charged.tribune.com.pk Five individuals have been charged in connection with the drug-related death of Matthew Perry last year, including two doctors and the actor's personal assistant, according to police. | Police announced on Thursday that their investigation, which began in May, revealed a "broad underground criminal network" of drug suppliers responsible for distributing large quantities of ketamine. | Perry, 54, was found dead at his Los Angeles home in October. A post-mortem examination determined that a high concentration of ketamine in his blood, leading to the "acute effects" of the drug, was the cause of death. | US Attor…
P. Kenneth Burns(2024-08-16). N.J. Gov. Phil Murphy discusses impact of Harris-Walz campaign on the Garden State.whyy.org What questions do you have about the 2024 elections? What major issues do you want candidates to address? Democrats from across the country are headed to Chicago next week for the 2024 Democratic National Convention, where You can catch nightly coverage of the convention on 90.9 WHYY-FM and WHYY-TV 12.
| REUTERS | (2024-08-16). Why mpox is declared an emergency again? Concerns over the 'global health emergency'.tribune.com.pk The World Health Organization has declared that an outbreak of mpox, a viral infection that spreads through close contact, represents a global health emergency for the second time in two years. | Here's what that means. | What is global health emergency? | A "public health emergency of international concern" or PHEIC is WHO's highest form of alert. It is announced when diseases are spreading in new or unusual ways, and is aimed at galvanising international co-operation and funding to tackle an outbreak. WHO's declaration follows a similar label from the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention earlier…
United World International(2024-08-16). The country that struck a blow against colonialism: Burkina Faso.unitedworldint.com Journalist Vittorio Rangeloni talked about the fight against terrorism, the economic situation and the view of the government in the country. Rangeloni emphasized that the Burkinabe people view Türkiye, Russia and China with sympathy and friendship. By àñzgàºr Altƒ±nba≈ü Burkina Faso made a move against Western colonialism with the coup in September 2022, contributing significantly …
newleftreview(2024-08-16). Cédric Durand: Landscapes of Capital.newleftreview.org A critical engagement with the work of Brett Christophers, whose books—The New Enclosure, Rentier Capitalism, Our Lives in Their Portfolios and The Price Is Wrong—unfold a novel critique of the 'rentier stage' of contemporary capitalism, in the tradition of radical historical geography developed by Lefebvre, Harvey and Davis.
The Independent(2024-08-16). WAR: 32,000 Sudanese refugees enter Uganda in one year.independent.co.ug Kiryadongo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Up to 32,350 Sudanese refugees have fled to Uganda due to conflict in the past year. The refugees entered the country between November 2023 and August this year. The refugees have since been received and accommodated at the Panyadoli refugee settlement area in Kiryadongo district. Emmanuel Turyagenda, the settlement …
Our Reporter(2024-08-16). Government to Launch First Kiswahili District Center in October.plusnews.ug The Ministry of East African Community Affairs (MEACA) has announced that the pilot launch of District Kiswahili Learning and Teaching Focal Centres will take place in Jinja City on October 2, 2024. Speaking on behalf of Rt. Hon. Rebecca Kadaga, the State Minister Hon. James Magode emphasized that the primary aim of these centres is …
| Pop Culture & Art | (2024-08-16). Jordan Chiles devastated as Paris Olympics bronze medal stripped amid racial attacks.tribune.com.pk American gymnast Jordan Chiles expressed her profound heartbreak and frustration on Thursday after being stripped of her bronze medal from the Paris Olympics, describing the situation as deeply unjust. | The 23-year-old from Los Angeles revealed that the personal attacks she has faced on social media have been particularly painful as she grapples with the fallout from the floor exercise final controversy. | Chiles' third-place finish was initially confirmed after a score revision, but Romania's appeal led to a decision by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) that the U.S. appeal was submitted too late. Thi…
The Independent(2024-08-16). KITEEZI TRAGEDY: 34!independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Four more bodies were recovered from the garbage mound at the Kiteezi dumpsite Thursday, bringing the total number of confirmed dead to 34. Kampala Metropolitan Police Spokesperson, Patrick Onyango said the bodies were retrieved under the garbage that collapsed last Saturday. "Today, the operational team in Kiteezi landfill …
newleftreview(2024-08-16). Grey Anderson: Imperium Uncloaked.newleftreview.org Grey Anderson on Tom Stevenson, Someone Else's Empire. Lucid anatomization of the American imperium, with a devastating assessment of the UK's equerry role.
EDWIN(2024-08-16). Home Affairs tackles ID fraud.sanews.gov.za Home Affairs tackles ID fraud | The Department of Home Affairs is taking decisive action against fraud involving identity books and cards.
Through a publication in the government gazette, the department has called upon persons who are currently in possession of blocked IDs to provide written reasons and representations within 30 days for why their ID should not be cancelled.
The submissions must be sent to: Sylvia.Phasha@dha.gov.za.
The department will also undertake a sustained social media advertising campaign to provide the public with an opportunity to make representations.
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The Independent(2024-08-16). UNBS: Petroleum non-compliance cases in Busoga highest.independent.co.ug Kayunga, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Officials from the Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) have identified Busoga sub-region as an area with the highest incidence of bad practices in the country's petroleum sector. This follows a week-long sensitization campaign targeting fuel dealers, motorcyclists, and local government leaders across Busoga and neighboring districts, including Buikwe, …
Andrea GIORGETTA(2024-08-16). Laos: Government fails in follow-up review of key civil and political rights.fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the Lao Movement for Human Rights (LMHR) welcome the assessment by the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Committee (CCPR), which gave the Lao government low grades concerning the implementation of the committee's recommendations on enforced disappearances and participation in public affairs and the right to vote. Paris, 15 August 2024. On 6 August 2024, the CCPR released its report on the follow-up to the Concluding Observations it (…) | – |
Abdullah Jallow(2024-08-16). Some of the Motivations for Clinging to Falsehood When the Truth Is Clarified By Another Person.salaficentre.com In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy. Imam Ibn Al-Qayyim, may Allah have mercy upon him, said: Ignorance: This particular reason predominantly overwhelms the majority of people, as the one ignorant of something will exhibit hostility towards it and its adherents. Furthermore, if such an individual harbours animosity towards the …
Guest Blogger(2024-08-16). Climate Deniers of the World, Unite!wattsupwiththat.com Will some future Britain sport an unelected Climate Change Committee sitting in judgement, Star Chambers-like, over climate deniers that congregate in secretive forums at 55 Tufton Street, that bastion of libertarian and right wing organizations?>
Hugo GABBERO(2024-08-16). Greece: Continued judicial harassment of migrants' rights defender Panayote Dimitras.fidh.org The recent summons by the Athens Magistrate marks a new development in Mr Dimitras' long history of judicial harassment, this time also prospecting the criminal prosecution of his wife, constituting a major violation of their right to defend human rights as well as of the recently adopted European Union (EU) anti-SLAPP Directive. The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders (FIDH-OMCT) urges the Greek authorities to put an immediate end to this practice of harassment and to (…) | – |
Gabisile(2024-08-16). Justice Department forges ahead with plans to extradite Bushiri and Gupta brothers.sanews.gov.za Justice Department forges ahead with plans to extradite Bushiri and Gupta brothers | Justice and Constitutional Development Minister, Thembi Simelane, announced on Friday that the department is actively addressing Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters and Extradition requests involving South Africa. | "We are committed to fulfilling our treaty and extradition obligations to ensure that justice is served in all relevant cases," she told journalists. | The Minister was speaking during a media briefing where she outlined the priorities of her department in the seventh administration. | She told journalists th…
GABIK(2024-08-16). Women still face barriers in accessing land.sanews.gov.za Women still face barriers in accessing land | The Commission for Gender Equality (CGE) has recommended that the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development takes the lead in ensuring the introduction of necessary national legislative reforms related to communal land.
The recommendation follows the commission's reports, which found that women in rural areas still face discriminatory and patriarchal challenges that pose significant barriers in gaining access to land.
The Commission launched the reports titled: "Exploring Barriers to Women's Access to Land in selected Provinces of Sout…
| Anadolu Agency | (2024-08-16). Modi advocates for uniform nationwide civil code in Independence Day address.tribune.com.pk Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi advocated for the introduction of a uniform civil code across the nation, as India marked its 78th Independence Day on Thursday. | Speaking from the historic Red Fort in New Delhi, Modi referenced discussions held by the Supreme Court on this issue, stating that a large section of society believes that the current civil code is inherently communal and discriminatory. | Modi emphasised the need for a national conversation on the matter, encouraging citizens to voice their opinions. He described a secular civil code as essential for the country at this time. | India's Independ…
| Pop Culture & Art | (2024-08-16). Disney rejects lawsuit over woman's death at Disneyland, citing streaming service terms of service.tribune.com.pk Disney's legal team is arguing that a wrongful death lawsuit, filed after a woman died from an allergic reaction at a Disney park, should be handled outside of court. | The reason? Her husband allegedly agreed to Disney's online terms of service when signing up for a streaming platform. In a controversial legal move that has alarmed experts, Disney claims the man waived his right to sue when he accepted the terms while registering for a Disney Plus trial years ago. | The man's attorneys responded, calling Disney's argument "incredible," stating that anyone who signs up for a Disney Plus account, even for a fre…
The Independent(2024-08-16). MONKEY POX: Uganda puts 23 districts on high alert.independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Health has classified 23 districts on the Uganda-DRC border as high risk for potential importation of the monkey virus MPOX. The Minister of Health, Jane Ruth Aceng said five of teh 23 districts are hosting refugees from DRC, while Kampala is included on the list. A …
| REUTERS | (2024-08-16). Indonesia's president-elect Prabowo wins parliamentary majority.tribune.com.pk Indonesia's president-elect Prabowo Subianto has secured a parliamentary majority after the party that backed his rival in the February elections announced it was joining his big-tent coalition. | The NasDem party, which accounts for about 10% of parliament, announced late on Thursday that it would support the incoming administration of Prabowo. | The move will give the Prabowo government control over parliament, boosting its stake from 43% to 52%. | The parliamentary majority is expected to smooth legislative processes, including approval of the 2025 budget, which outgoing President Joko Widodo, widely known…
| REUTERS | (2024-08-16). Tokyo evacuated, flights cancelled as it braces for Typhoon Ampil.tribune.com.pk Japan grounded hundreds of flights and advised nearly 10,000 households to evacuate in some areas near Tokyo on Friday, as a strong typhoon caused power blackouts in the middle of a major summer holiday week. | Typhoon Ampil, categorised as "very strong" by the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA), was situated off the Pacific coast of Japan's main island at 8: 50 a.m. (2350 GMT Thursday). The agency has two higher categories – "very strong" and "violent". | The typhoon is expected to head towards the eastern region of Kanto, which includes the capital, on Friday afternoon. | Ampil has wind speeds of 45 metres per…
| Pop Culture & Art | (2024-08-16). Donald Trump's MAGA Crunch cereal takes over shelves with patriotic flair.tribune.com.pk Donald Trump's MAGA Crunch cereal has quickly become a hot topic on social media, shifting from initial scepticism to a confirmed product with its own dedicated website. | The cereal, packaged in a red, white, and blue box, features a cartoon image of Trump and boasts bold slogans such as "Best Cereal in the History of the USA" and "A Taste of Freedom in Every Bite." | MAGA Crunch Bro pic.twitter.com/NZKe7tZymP | — XRP NESARA-GESARA QFS 3.0 (@NesaraGesara0) August 14, 2024 | Social media platforms like X, formerly Twitter, have seen mixed reactions, ranging from amusement to criticism, particularly given…
| Pop Culture & Art | (2024-08-16). 50 Cent discusses wealth, says he's in no rush to become a billionaire.tribune.com.pk In an exclusive interview with US Weekly on August 14, 2024, 50 Cent, also known as Curtis James Jackson III, shed light on his relationship with money, expressing that he isn't in any hurry to achieve billionaire status. | The rapper, who has been a dominant figure in the hip-hop industry for decades, claimed that he has already surpassed his own expectations and is no longer driven by the pursuit of wealth. | "I'm not in a hurry to reach billionaire status. I've reached a point where I don't want anything I don't have. What's the rush to get to that point? I've bought every car I wanted, multiple times over,…
noemail(2024-08-16). British Retail Sales Rebound Amid Cooling Inflation.devdiscourse.com British retail sales saw a modest rise of 0.5% in July, according to official figures released on Friday. The uptick follows a weak June performance hampered by unseasonably cool and wet weather, indicating a potential turnaround for the sector.
newleftreview(2024-08-16). Radhika Desai: Peak Hindutva?newleftreview.org As Modi's BJP loses its overall majority, Radhika Desai examines the part played by India's capitalist conglomerates in his rise—and the contradictions on which their strategy has foundered. The economic crisis of the parched countryside as brake on Hindutva's forward march.
| Pop Culture & Art | (2024-08-16). Meek Mill denies political endorsement: "I know nothing about politics, not endorsing anybody"tribune.com.pk Meek Mill has sparked discussion and speculation with a series of tweets that delve into his thoughts on Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. | Although the Philadelphia rapper hasn't formally endorsed any candidate for the upcoming U.S. presidential election, his comments on August 14 have drawn attention from fans and the media alike. | In his tweets, Meek Mill reflected on his time in prison, sharing that his exposure to television programming taught him "every detail about Stormy Daniels" and introduced him to the "art of programming." | This revelation led him to consider Trump's life and legacy, acknowledging…
The Independent(2024-08-16). MTN Uganda's 30 Days of Y'ello Care: A record-breaking year of collaboration with agility and community impact.independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In 2007, MTN Uganda embarked on a transformative journey with the launch of the 21 Days of Y'ello Care programme. This initiative was designed to empower employees to contribute directly to their local communities, embodying the company's commitment to corporate social responsibility. Initially conceived as a singular internal initiative, the …
noemail(2024-08-16). Aurobindo Pharma Subsidiary Receives FDA Warning for Telangana Unit.devdiscourse.com Aurobindo Pharma Ltd announced on Friday that its subsidiary, Eugia Pharma Specialities Ltd, received a warning letter from the United States Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) for its Telangana-based formulations manufacturing unit.
This is according to Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Thembi Simelane, who was speaking to SAnews on Friday.
The appointment of Justice Maya — who is the current Deputy Chief Justice — was announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa in July following consultation, in accordance with Constitutional prescripts, with the Judicial Service Commission and the leaders o…
nosihle(2024-08-16). PRASA terminates employment of Zolani Matthews.sanews.gov.za PRASA terminates employment of Zolani Matthews | The Board of Control (BOC) of the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) has announced the termination of Zolani Matthews's employment with immediate effect. | Last month, Matthews was reinstated as the Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO), in compliance with the judgement by the Labour Court.
PRASA Board Chairperson, Nosizwe Nokwe-Macamo, said the termination of Matthews's employment was in line with his contract, and in the interest of PRASA and all rail passengers, as the rail agency remains focused on reopening all rail corridors and refurbishing…
noemail(2024-08-16). Paetongtarn Shinawatra: Thailand's Youngest PM Faces Immediate Challenges.devdiscourse.com Thailand's parliament elected the political newcomer Paetongtarn Shinawatra as its youngest prime minister on Friday. The election comes amid an ongoing power struggle among the country's elite, marking a significant turn in Thailand's political landscape. Paetongtarn, daughter of the controversial political figure Thaksin Shinawatra, won nearly two-thirds of the house vote.
Abhishek M. Chaudhari(2024-08-16). Tech Should Be Shared, Not Protected: Towards Democratic Digital Governance.fairobserver.com The foundation of human civilization is agriculture. It was organized agriculture that allowed our nomadic forebears to settle down and create large settlements — cities — where the cultural arts could flourish. And, throughout history, the advancement of technology has been essential to the advancement of agriculture. When I was at my farm a few…
| AFP | (2024-08-16). Indian doctor protests grow after colleague's murder.tribune.com.pk Indian doctors said Friday they would increase nationwide protests and strikes after the rape and murder of a colleague, a brutal killing that has focused outrage on the chronic issue of violence against women. | The discovery of the 31-year-old's bloodied and brutalised body on August 9 at a state-run hospital in the eastern city of Kolkata has sparked nationwide protests. | "We are intensifying our protests… to demand justice for our colleague," Suvrankar Datta said Friday, from the government-run All India Institutes of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) hospital in New Delhi. | Those in government hospitals across…
The Independent(2024-08-16). Muhoozi confirms new IDs to include iris details but not DNA.independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) is awaiting 5,680 biometric kits that include iris scanners before it starts the delayed mass enrollment and ID card renewal exercise of Ugandans in October. DNA will however not be picked, and, sample kits to be used have been displayed to …
Monica Mbabazi(2024-08-16). President Museveni Bids Farewell to King Mswati III After 3-Day State Visit.plusnews.ug President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni today bid farewell to King Mswati III of Eswatini, concluding the monarch's 3-day state visit to Uganda, which began on August 14, 2024. King Mswati III was invited by President Museveni for the visit, accompanied by his wife, Queen Inkhosikati Make Lamashwama. Before departing, King Mswati III and Queen Lamashwama paid …
sputnikglobe(2024-08-16). Don't Get Obama-Ed Again.sputnikglobe.com Barack Obama's 2008 run, a classic identity play, emphasized the history-making potential of electing the nation's first Black president. No one knew or cared much about Obama's policy positions, and he didn't bother to share them.
noemail(2024-08-16). Protest Erupts at Coimbatore Medical College Over Attempted Molestation.devdiscourse.com A purported attempt to molest a woman house surgeon at Coimbatore Medical College Hospital incited a spontaneous protest by approximately 150 house surgeons engaged in the Compulsory Rotating Medical Internship at the institution. Authorities detained the suspect following intervention initiated by the hospital's management, according to a senior medical officer.
David Swanson(2024-08-16). Wars Are Behind the Under-Education of Children in Africa.worldbeyondwar.org Violence and wars in Africa have been the causes of the phenomenon of out-of-school children, with far-reaching consequences on their education, in a society that is more and more militarized. #WorldBEYONDWar…
DikelediM(2024-08-16). Government, private sector partnerships offer hope for jobs.sanews.gov.za Government, private sector partnerships offer hope for jobs | Employment and Labour Minister Nomakhosazana Meth has expressed optimism that the strengthened partnership between government and business will significantly boost economic growth and pave the way for increased job creation.
In a statement on Thursday, Meth acknowledged the Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS) report for the second quarter of 2024 that was released by Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) earlier this week.
She noted that while the official unemployment rate has increased from 32,9% in quarter one to 33,5% in quarter two, t…
The Independent(2024-08-16). Govt initiates new effort to support empty stomachs in schools.independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Millions of Ugandan children spend hours at school on empty stomachs each day, hindering their ability to learn and grow. In a bid to address this longstanding crisis, the government has launched a new initiative to establish a nationwide school feeding program. Eric Kakoole, the Assistant Commissioner for Policy in …
WHYY staff(2024-08-16). WHYY News wins national Edward R. Murrow Award for 2023 election coverage.whyy.org WHYY News was awarded a national Edward R. Murrow Award from the Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA) for its coverage of the The RTDNA awarded the news organization the "Excellence in Innovation" award in its Large Market Radio category Thursday for its digital coverage of last year's elections. The awards honor "outstanding achievements" in multimedia journalism and are "among the most prestigious in broadcast and digital news." | In addition to covering everything from the Philadelphia mayoral race to t…
Plus News(2024-08-16). Minister of Health Urges Lawmakers to Amplify Mpox Prevention Messages.plusnews.ug Jane Ruth Aceng, the Minister of Health, has called on lawmakers to reinforce the Ministry of Health's efforts by spreading Mpox prevention messages within their respective communities. According to Minister Aceng, legislators can help curb the spread of Mpox by educating the public on key preventive measures, such as avoiding physical contact with individuals displaying …
| Pop Culture & Art | (2024-08-16). Who is 'Ketamine Queen'? Drug dealer linked to Matthew Perry's death.tribune.com.pk Jasveen Sangha, infamously known as the "Ketamine Queen," has recently been arrested in connection with the death of actor Matthew Perry. | Perry, beloved for his role as Chandler Bing on *Friends*, tragically passed away at 54 from a ketamine overdose, allegedly supplied by Sangha. | Sangha's Instagram account was a showcase of her opulent lifestyle, which is believed to have been funded by her extensive drug dealings. | According to the Daily Mail, she frequently posted photos from her luxury holidays to destinations like Mexico and Japan. In Playa del Carmen, she shared images of herself relaxing by a beach…
newleftreview(2024-08-16). Tony Wood: Mexico in Flux.newleftreview.org Against the rightward trend of the Old World, countries in Latin America continue to favour governments of the left. The resounding mandate for Claudia Sheinbaum in Mexico's presidential election confirms Morena's hegemony within the new party system. Where exactly on the political map should its project be placed?
Staff(2024-08-16). La matemática de la economía y la sociedad.cubadebate.cu Podemos imaginar a un cazador asociando el número de presas con ciertos dedos de la mano para así poder saber si un día le fue mejor que otro. Seguramente a alguien se le ocurrió, en algún otro momento, ponerles un nombre ordenado a los dedos de las manos. Al asociarlos con las presas del día tuvieron así el primer conteo y los primeros números.
Staff(2024-08-16). Apple planea retirar los espejos retrovisores de los autos.cubadebate.cu Apple Inc., conocida mundialmente por sus icónicos iPhones, está explorando un amplio abanico de proyectos que trascienden la esfera de los teléfonos móviles. La empresa tecnológica californiana ha registrado una serie de patentes para dispositivos futuristas, entre los que se destacan unos AirPods con pantalla táctil que permiten consultar a Siri y ver el pronóstico del tiempo, y un anillo para controlar las Vision Pro.
Maria Calvo(2024-08-16). Sancti Spíritus entre las que tiene mayor esperanza de vida al nacer.radiohc.cu Sancti Spíritus, 16 ago (RHC) Esta provincia cubana figura entre las que tiene mayor esperanza de vida al nacer, al reportar un índice de 79.2 años, resultado por encima de la media nacional, informaron autoridades provinciales de Salud.
Maria Calvo(2024-08-16). Nuevo estudio confirma el poder antidepresivo de la música clásica.radiohc.cu La Habana, 16 ago (RHC) Un nuevo estudio ha ido más allá y ha demostrado que la música clásica tiene efectos positivos en el cerebro, un hallazgo que podría servir para ayudar a los pacientes con depresión resistente al tratamiento.
Maria Calvo(2024-08-16). Reitera Cuba intransigencia ante tráfico de drogas.radiohc.cu La Habana, 16 ago (RHC) El ministro de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba, Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, reiteró hoy a través de la red social X, que el gobierno de la isla mantiene cero tolerancia ante el tráfico y consumo de drogas ilícitas.
Bárbara Gómez(2024-08-16). ONU pide pausas humanitarias para vacunación antipolio en Gaza.radiohc.cu Naciones Unidas, 16 ago (RHC) El secretario general de la ONU, António Guterres, pidió hoy pausas humanitarias en el conflicto en Gaza para iniciar una campaña de inmunización antipolio para más de 640 mil niños menores en el enclave.
Maria Calvo(2024-08-16). Organismos sanitarios instan a reforzar medidas tras el primer caso de mpox en Europa.radiohc.cu La Habana, 16 ago (RHC) Los organismos sanitarios europeos instaron este viernes a reforzar las medidas de control tras la detección ayer en Suecia del de una cepa más grave de viruela del mono (mpox) fuera de àÅfrica y reducir así el riesgo de una transmisión amplia.
teleSUR, MS(2024-08-16). Inundación de una mina de carbón en China deja tres muertos.telesurtv.net La tragedia tuvo lugar el pasado sábado alrededor de las 17H00, cuando diez trabajadores se encontraban en la zona afectada. Dos lograron escapar por sus propios medios, dejando a ocho atrapados.
Bárbara Gómez(2024-08-16). Favorece donativo demandado servicio de Cardiología en provincia cubana (+Fotos).radiohc.cu La Habana, 16 ago (RHC) La reciente donación de 50 marcapasos al país por la red de Asociaciones y Organizaciones No Gubernamentales de Desarrollo MediCuba-Europa y el Grupo de Solidaridad estadounidense Global Health Partners beneficia el servicio cardiológico en la oriental ciudad de Santiago de Cuba.
Maria Calvo(2024-08-16). Estudios hídricos y mineros permitirán a Cuba disponer de nuevos mapas.radiohc.cu La Habana, 16 ago (RHC) Especialistas de varias entidades pertenecientes al Grupo Empresarial Gestión de las Aguas Terrestres trabajan en la elaboración del mapa hidrogeológico, a escala 1: 100 000, confirmó al periódico Granma el director de Geología del Ministerio de Energía y Minas (Minem), Enrique Castellanos.
Bárbara Gómez(2024-08-16). Federación universitaria anuncia paro de 48 horas en Argentina.radiohc.cu Buenos Aires, 16 ago (RHC) La Federación Nacional de Docentes, Investigadores y Creadores Universitarios-Histórica anunció este viernes la realización de un paro de 48 horas el 20 y 21 de este mes para exigir aumentos salariales y denunciar las medidas del gobierno argentino.
Maria Calvo(2024-08-16). Relaciones Cuba-Tanzania, un ejemplo de amistad entre dos pueblos.radiohc.cu Las autoridades de Cuba y la República Unida de Tanzania califican de especiales las relaciones entre ambos países, forjadas en la gran amistad entre el líder histórico de la revolución cubana, Fidel Castro, y el fundador y primer presidente de la nación tanzana, Julius Nyerere.
teleSUR, dcdc, JCM(2024-08-16). Irán inicia etapa de calificación de candidatos a elecciones.telesurtv.net Tras el proceso de investigación, el Ministerio del Interior anunciará los candidatos finales el 11 de junio, y los calificados tendrán 15 días, del 12 al 26 de junio, para llevar a cabo sus campañas electorales.
Staff(2024-08-16). teleSUR anuncia el concurso "Sur Influyente"telesurtv.net El concurso invita a jóvenes, mayores de edad, creadores de contenidos a elaborar piezas audiovisuales de máximo 60 segundos en formato vertical (9: 16).
Craig Mokhiber, Mondoweiss.(2024-08-15). The ICJ Finds That BDS Is Not Merely A Right, But An Obligation.popularresistance.org Israel and its lobby have, for years now, been engaged in a frenzy of activity to further insulate Israel from accountability by using their influence in the West to effectively outlaw organized opposition to Israel. Foremost among these efforts has been the Israeli campaign to penalize calls to boycott, divest from, and sanction Israel for its gross violations of human rights. As a result, countless laws and policies are now on the books across the U.S. and the broader West, trampling on core constitutional principles and internationally guaranteed human rights in defense of Israeli impunity. But an advisory opi…
Democracy Now!(2024-08-15). Democracy Now! 2024-08-15 Thursday.democracynow.org Headlines for August 15, 2024; "Incomprehensible": U.S. Approves $20 Billion in New Arms for Israel as Gaza Death Toll Tops 40,000; Colombia Faces "One of the Largest Humanitarian Crises on Earth" as Armed Groups Grow Stronger; "End the Impunity": Rohingya Muslims Under Attack by Both Burmese Army and Rebel Group | Headlines for August 15, 2024; "Incomprehensible": U.S. Approves $20 Billion in New Arms for Israel as Gaza Death Toll Tops 40,000; Colombia Faces "One of the Largest Humanitarian Crises on Earth" as Armed Groups Grow Stronger; "End the Im…
Joe Iosbaker, Fight Back! News.(2024-08-15). March On DNC: Coalition Vows To Win Fight For Right To March.popularresistance.org Chicago, IL — On Monday, August 19, the Democratic National Convention comes to Chicago. The Coalition to March on the DNC, consisting of more than 200 organizations, will bring tens of thousands of protesters to the streets surrounding the United Center. | The front banner in the street will read, "Stand with Palestine! End U.S. aid to Israel!" Because this is mainly a march for Palestine, the Democratic Party powerbrokers are scared. | On Monday, August 12, U.S. District Judge Andrea R. Wood ruled against the coalition's lawsuit, which sought a longer march route than the city of Chicago had offered. The…
Matthew Hoh(2024-08-15). They Would Not Know Us.counterpunch.org Anyone can be a barbarian; it requires a terrible effort to remain a civilized man. ~Leornard Woolf This week marks the 75th anniversary of the signing of the Geneva Conventions, an attempt by the world's nations to restrain and prohibit the horrors and terrors of modern warfare. The victors of World War II were the
Craig Murray, Consortium News.(2024-08-15). We Are The Bad Guys.popularresistance.org In Murder in Samarkand I describe how as a British ambassador, when I discovered the full extent of our complicity in torture in the War on Terror, I thought it must be a rogue operation and all I had to do was make ministers and senior officials aware and they would stop it. | When I was reprimanded and officially told that receipt of intelligence from torture in the "War on Terror" was approved from the prime minister and foreign secretary down, and it became clear to me that there was a deliberate promoting of false intelligence narratives through torture, which exaggerated the Al Qaida threat to justify milit…
WSWS(2024-08-15). Washington intensifies preparations for Middle East war with $20 billion arms sale to Israel.wsws.org Backed by the entire ruling class, the Biden administration is determined to wage a catastrophic conflict targeting Iran that it views as one front in a global eruption of imperialist violence against its rivals, which can only be stopped by the independent political mobilisation of the international working class.
Rachel Hu, Chris Garaffa(2024-08-15). CovertAction Bulletin — Eyewitness: Venezuela's Election.covertactionmagazine.com Venezuela's elections took place on July 28th. Nicolás Maudro defeated the right-wing candidate Edmundo González Urrutia by over a million votes. The imperialist machine immediately jumped into action to denounce the elections, condemning Maduro as a dictator and calling the results undemocratic…
Allan Miller, Roger D. Harris(2024-08-15). CNN's Fraudulent Analysis of Fraud in the Venezuelan Presidential Election.dissidentvoice.org In the quarter century of the Bolivarian Revolution in Venezuela, initiated by the election of Hugo Chávez and continued by his successor Nicolás Maduro, 31 national elections have been held. Invariably, the US-backed opposition claimed fraud in all but the two contests that they won. Equally unvaryingly has been the corporate press's supporting and indeed …
Workers World Party(2024-08-15). PDF of August 15 print issue.workers.org Download the PDF. Message to DNC Stop the genocide! Following massacre Hamas calls for worldwide response Union's first Apple store contract Intensify the class struggle On the picket line Around the World Meeting Leila Khaled‚ÄÉ Olympics expose Western bias‚ÄÉ Nicolás Maduro wins!‚ÄÉ Condemn Israel's assassinations Tear down the walls: Anatomy . . . |
MEE staff(2024-08-15). Hamas military chief Mohammed Deif is alive, says senior official.middleeasteye.net Hamas military chief Mohammed Deif is alive, says senior official | Osama Hamdan tells AP that Deif is 'fine' and dismisses the Israeli assassination claim as an attempt to 'justify the massacre' of Palestinians in the 13 July attack | | A billboard in Tel Aviv displays portraits of Hamas leaders…
albawaba(2024-08-15). Hamas finally reveals fate of Mohammed Deif.albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Hamas spokesperson Osama Hamdan finally revealed the fate of the leader of the Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades, the movement's military wing, Mohammed Deif, following Israeli allegations of his assassination.Weeks ago, Israel claimed the killing of Mohammed Deif, the leader of Al-Qassam Brigades, in an Israeli airstrike in Khan Yunis in the Gaza Strip.Hamdan confirmed that Mohammed Deif is "fine" and that he was not killed as some Israeli sources claimed.The Hamas spokesperson also revealed that the announcement by Israel on the killing of Deif is only to "justify the massacre committed by the Israelis i…
Mondialisation(2024-08-15). Fim das negociaàßàµes após o massacre ucraniano de civis em Kursk.globalresearch.ca O conflito ucraniano entrou numa nova fase. Na sequência das últimas provocaàßàµes do regime neonazista contra as áreas civis russas, Moscou tomou uma decisà£o importante, eliminando qualquer possibilidade de negociaàßà£o. O ataque terrorista ucraniano a Kursk violou uma grave linha …
Elsy Fors Garzon(2024-08-15). Hizbullah reaffirms commitment and principles in defense of Lebanon.plenglish.com In a statement on the occasion of the 18th anniversary of the victory in July 2006, the political and military movement emphasized its strength and determination to protect Lebanon, its people, resources and "what the homeland deserves in terms of a free, honorable and dignified life." | In commemorating the date, Hezbollah highlighted the dignity of the martyrs who "with their blood wrote the epic of the honorable defense of Lebanon and the people." | At this point, he stressed that the triumphant return on August 14, 2006, amidst rubble and destruction, marked the way under the central motto: "The era of defeat…
Staff(2024-08-15). 'Promising start': White House says Doha summit has started, talks to continue into Friday.haaretz.com Fire breaks out in Upper Galilee due to rocket explosion; Fire teams operating on location ‚ñ White House's Kirby: Information tells us that Iran has not moved off its threat to attack Israel ‚ñ Netanyahu meets with hostage deal negotiating team ahead of Qatar summit ‚ñ Five Palestinians killed in Israeli raids, strike in West Bank; four soldiers wounded by explosive device during operation ‚ñ U.S. envoy in Beirut says Israel-Hezbollah escalation is avoidable…
Zvi Bar'el(2024-08-15). Israel holds the key to freeing the hostages – but Iran will decide if the Middle East goes to war.haaretz.com Thursday's summit in Doha is a Russian doll filled with layer upon layer of obstacles: it's unclear how much flexibility Netanyahu has given Israeli negotiators and whether that will be enough for Hamas; and no one knows whether Iran and Hezbollah will see a Gaza cease-fire as an excuse to forgo their military response to two humiliating assassinations…
hindustantimes(2024-08-15). After Midnight, Hezbollah's Early Morning Attack Tires IDF: 4th Israel Base Hit; Iran Strike Soon.hindustantimes.com Iran-backed Hezbollah militant group fired a volley of 'Katyusha' rockets at an Israeli military barracks in Beit Hillel in northern Israel in the early hours of August 15. The Lebanon-based militant group said that its attack was in retaliation for the IDF's strike on the town of Blida earlier on Wednesday that killed at least one person.
Qassam Muaddi(2024-08-15). What you need to know about the latest round of Gaza ceasefire negotiations.mondoweiss.net Calls for renewing ceasefire talks come amid threats of a regional war in response to Israeli assassinations in Iran and Lebanon. Netanyahu has systematically worked to undermine talks and a prisoner exchange deal. Will this time be any different?>
albawaba(2024-08-15). Israeli airstrikes hit southern Lebanon, two injured.albawaba.com ALBAWABA- In southern Lebanon, a series of Israeli airstrikes have escalated tensions, targeting multiple towns. An Israeli drone strike hit a vehicle in the center of Jdeideh Marjayoun, followed by additional air raids on the towns of Blida and Houla. According to the Lebanese Ministry of Health, two people were injured in a separate airstrike on the town of Rab Thalatheen, with one of them in critical condition.In a recent escalation, an Israeli airstrike on the town of Blida in southern Lebanon resulted in the death of one person and left another injured, according to the Lebanese Ministry of Health. In a new…
newarab(2024-08-15). Two killed, scores injured in Israeli strikes on Lebanon.newarab.com One person was killed and nine others wounded in a strike on the southern town of Marjayoun, the Lebanese health ministry said, revising downwards a previous death toll of three. | Another was k…
Elsy Fors Garzon(2024-08-15). Parliament Speaker Reiterates Lebanese Right to Self-Defense.plenglish.com Beirut, Aug 15 (Prensa Latina) Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri reiterated today Lebanon's right to self-defense against Israeli aggression, which did not hesitate to attack civilians, journalists, paramedics and use internationally banned weapons.
Delegates Against Genocide(2024-08-15). DNC 'Delegates Against Genocide' urge a 'no' vote on Democratic Party platform.mondoweiss.net Delegates Against Genocide, a coalition of delegates to the Democratic National Convention (DNC), calls for delegates to vote 'No' on the 2024 Democratic Party platform over its failure to demand a ceasefire in Gaza and a U.S. arms embargo on Israel.
Charisse Burden-Stelly, Black Agenda Report.(2024-08-15). The June Jordan-Audre Lorde Dispute, Kamala Harris, And Palestine.popularresistance.org At a rally in Detroit Michigan on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, Kamala Harris chided pro-Palestine protesters. As they chanted "Kamala, Kamala You can't Hide! We Won't Vote for Genocide!" the self-proclaimed "top cop" shot back, "You know what? If you want Donald Trump to win, then say that. Otherwise, I'm speaking." This open contempt displayed by the presumptive presidential nominee for the Democratic Party came exactly two weeks after she met with Benjamin Netanyahu and reiterated the United States' unwavering commitment to the right of the colonial entity ("Israel") to exist, and by extension, to continue its wa…
tn.ai(2024-08-15). Iran Condemns US Backing of Israel As 'Indelible Disgrace'.tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran's Foreign Ministry strongly condemned the United States for backing Israel in committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza, according to a statement released on social media.
Phil Pasquini(2024-08-15). Returning Gaza Student Protesters Face Punitive Welcome.indybay.org As university and college students prepare to return to campus for the new school year, many find themselves in legal limbo for their participation in the anti-Genocide student encampments protesting Israel's war in Gaza at the end of the last school year.
albawaba(2024-08-15). Germany seeks Ukrainian suspect in 2022 Nord Stream sabotage.albawaba.com ALBAWABA- German prosecutors have issued an arrest warrant for a Ukrainian man linked to the 2022 Nord Stream gas pipeline explosions, as reported by German media on Wednesday.Germany requested a European arrest warrant in June for the suspect, identified as Volodymyr Z., whose last known address was in Poland. Despite this, Polish authorities have not arrested him, and he is now believed to have fled.Investigators suspect that Volodymyr Z. was one of the divers who planted explosives on the Nord Stream pipelines. German authorities have also identified two other Ukrainians involved but have not yet issued warran…
MEE staff(2024-08-15). Columbia University president resigns months after pro-Palestine protests.middleeasteye.net Columbia University president resigns months after pro-Palestine protests | A student group that led the protests welcomes Minouche Shafik's departure but pushes for divestment from Israeli-linked companies | | Columbia University President Minouche Shafik testifies before the House Education and…
albawaba(2024-08-15). Columbia University President steps down amid Gaza protests.albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Columbia University President Minouche Shafik made headlines amid announcing that she will be resigning from her post, according to a statement she made on the institution's official website. This might've come after constant demands from pro-Palestine protestors on campus.The protests that took place on campus were due to the ongoing Israeli aggression on Gaza that resulted in the killing and injuring of tens of thousands of Palestinians since Oct. 7, 2023.According to the BBC, this came only one year after Shafik had held the president's title at the university in question. Moreover, she received bac…
John Rachel(2024-08-15). A Nation at Peace.dissidentvoice.org To a hammer, everything looks like a nail. To a warmonger, every problem calls for a war. WAR! WAR! FOREVER WAR! UNENDING WAR! Our current leaders are hypnotized by war. They lack the vision and resourcefulness to consider negotiation and cooperation. Peace is not in their thoughts. 'Peace' is not in their vocabulary. They are …
Lawrence Wittner(2024-08-15). How Donald Trump Undermined the Health and Safety of American Workers.dissidentvoice.org During his four years as President of the United States, Donald Trump was remarkably active and often successful in sabotaging the health and safety of the nation's workers. Trump, as the AFL-CIO noted, targeted Medicare and Medicaid for $1 trillion in funding cuts, eroded the Affordable Care Act (thereby increasing the number of Americans lacking …
Nauman Sadiq(2024-08-15). Will Poland Refurbish Israeli Patriots for Ukraine War?dissidentvoice.org In June, rumors swirled in the media that the Biden administration was holding discussions with Israel and Ukraine about the possibility of transferring aging Patriot air defense systems currently in Israel to Ukraine. The CNN reported: "The systems would likely need to be transferred to the US first, where they would undergo refurbishment, before being …
infobrics(2024-08-15). West wants neo-Nazi hardliner to replace Zelensky.infobrics.org According to recent intelligence reports, Western backers are once again plotting to replace Zelensky, this time betting on former minister Arsen Avakov as a "candidate."
Dr. Binoy Kampmark(2024-08-15). Bloody Eschatology: Israel and the Next Big War.globalresearch.ca The push towards an all-out war in the Middle East is moving out of its sleepwalking phase to that of conscious eschatological reckoning. A blood filled, fiery Armageddon will reveal the forces of virtue, linking the evangelicals of the United …
Dave DeCamp, Antiwar.(2024-08-15). State Department Approves Over $20 Billion Arms Package For Israel.popularresistance.org On Tuesday, the State Department approved a series of potential weapons sales to Israel worth over $20 billion that includes F-15 fighter jets and tank munitions. The approval comes as Israeli airstrikes continue to slaughter civilians in Gaza, including newborn twins who were killed hours before the State Department announced the new support for Israel. | In total, the US announced five new arms deals for Israel. The biggest is for 50 F-15 fighter jets and related equipment, worth $18.8 billion. Israel will also receive $102.5 million in advanced air-to-air missiles, about 33,000 120mm tank cartridges worth $774…
Robert Inlakesh(2024-08-15). Israel's Horrifying Mass Rape And Torture Campaign Against Palestinians.thelastamericanvagabond.com While the fate of around 100 remaining Israelis, taken captive by Hamas on October 7, have dominated the discourse in Western politics and mainstream media, some 21,000 Palestinian captives held by Israel have been completely ignored. Despite there being no evidence for the wild claims of mass rape campaigns and torture of Israelis, there are
tn.ai(2024-08-15). Turkey's Erdogan Vows to Confront Israel's Attempts to Set Region on Fire.tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan pledged on Wednesday to confront the Israeli regime's attempts "to set the region on fire," vowing to ensure those responsible for the deaths of thousands are brought to justice.
hindustantimes(2024-08-15). Khamenei Calls Out Israel's 'Bluff' To Scare Iran Into Retreat: 'Psychological Warfare' | Haniyeh.hindustantimes.com Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has said that Tehran's rivals are using "psychological warfare" to force the country to rethink its planned attack against Israel. Khamenei, while speaking at a meeting with organisers of National Congress of Martyrs of Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad Province in Tehran on August 15, said Iran's rivals are not as powerful as they make it out to be. Watch this video for more information.
newleftreview(2024-08-15). 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.
newarab(2024-08-15). How the Gaza war highlights Bosnia's internal divisions.newarab.com The past ten months of Governments in this part of Europe have responded in various ways to the conflict, with each considering public opinion at home and geopolitical dynamics vis-à -vis the EU, the US, Israel, Arab states, Turkey, Iran, and Russia. | In
MEE staff(2024-08-15). Pledging arms embargo on Israel would help Harris gain more voter support: Poll.middleeasteye.net Pledging arms embargo on Israel would help Harris gain more voter support: Poll | Harris' aides previously rejected outright that the vice president would agree to stop sending Israel weapons | | Pro-Palestinian demonstrators outside of the Arab American National Museum in Dearborn, Michigan, on 1…
hindustantimes(2024-08-15). Erdogan Shocks Israel Weeks After Invasion Threat: Big Warning Ahead Of Iran Attack | Mahmoud Abbas.hindustantimes.com Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan met Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in Ankara on August 14. Erdogan assured Abbas that Turkey will continue to support the Palestinian cause and push the international community to increase pressure on Israel, according to his office. Erdogan also condemned Israel's war in Gaza and accused some Western countries of remaining silent and continuing to support Israel. Meanwhile, Abbas is set to address an extraordinary session of Turkey's parliament on Thursday. Abbas earlier met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on August 13.
tn.ai(2024-08-15). 2,100 Palestinian Infants Killed in Israeli War on Gaza: Report.tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Monitor reported that nearly 17,000 Palestinian children have been killed in the Israeli war on the Gaza Strip since October 7, 2023, with nearly 2,100 of them being infants under the age of two.
Omer Benjakob(2024-08-15). Iranian hackers that hit top Israelis officials now targeting Trump, Harris campaigns.haaretz.com After Trump campaign confirmed they were hacked in a possible breach of Rodger Stone's email account, Google researchers say the Iranian group specializing in cyber espionage against high-profile political and security targets in Israel is also targeting U.S. presidential campaigns…
| AFP | (2024-08-15). UK FM calls Gaza ceasefire talks in Qatar 'crucial moment for global stability'.tribune.com.pk Talks in Qatar on a Gaza ceasefire and a hostage deal represent a "crucial moment for global stability" that could "define the future of the Middle East", UK foreign minister David Lammy said on Thursday. | "We are at a crucial moment for global stability. The coming hours and days could define the future of the Middle East. That is why today, and every day, we are urging for our partners across the region to choose peace," he said in a statement. | The comments from Lammy, who took up…
Jack Khoury(2024-08-15). Gaza death toll surpasses 40,000 since war began, Hamas' Health Ministry says.haaretz.com According to the Hamas-run Health Ministry, approximately 70 percent of casualties are women and children, with around 17,000 children having lost one or both parents ‚ñ Gaza's health system is on the brink of collapse, with roughly 12,000 wounded individuals requiring urgent evacuation for treatment abroad…
| Anadolu Agency | (2024-08-15). Israeli army kills six Palestinians in Gaza's Khan Younis.tribune.com.pk The Israeli army at dawn on Thursday killed six more Palestinians in airstrikes on central Gaza City as well as Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip. | The official Palestinian news agency Wafa said three Palestinians were killed and others injured in an Israeli airstrike on a home of the Khzeiq family in the al-Sabra neighborhood in southern Gaza City. | The Israeli army also carried out a limited incursion into the southern areas of the city's southeastern Zeitoun neighborhood, amid firing of heavy artillery shells. | Wafa added that three other Palestinians were killed in an Israeli airstrike on the town…
| Reuters | (2024-08-15). Erdogan backs Palestinian cause, condemns Israel's actions in Gaza.tribune.com.pk Türkiye President Tayyip Erdogan reaffirmed Türkiye's commitment to supporting the Palestinian cause during a meeting with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Wednesday. | Erdogan stated that Türkiye would continue to advocate for increased international pressure on Israel. The two leaders discussed the current situation and the necessary steps to achieve a lasting ceasefire and peace in Gaza, as noted in a statement from Erdogan's office shared on X. | Erdogan condemned Israel's military actions in Gaza, criticising some Western countries for their silence and ongoing support for Israel. | I…
MEE staff(2024-08-15). Israel has killed more than 40,000 Palestinians in Gaza, say local authorities.middleeasteye.net Israel has killed more than 40,000 Palestinians in Gaza, say local authorities | At least 92,401 others have been wounded in the war, according to the enclave's health ministry | | Palestinians mourn over a body of a relative, killed in an Israeli strike, ahead of their funeral in Khan Younis in t…
| AFP | (2024-08-15). Israeli airstrike kills two in West Bank.tribune.com.pk An Israeli air strike on a refugee camp in the occupied West Bank killed two Palestinians on Thursday as Jewish worshippers visited a nearby disputed holy site, Palestinian sources and Israeli army said. | "Two men, aged 18 and 20, were killed and seven people were wounded, one of them seriously, in Balata" refugee camp in Nablus, the Palestinian health ministry said in a statement. | The official Palestinian news agency, Wafa, said a woman and a child were among the wounded, describing the incident as a "drone strike". | The Israeli military said two armed militants were killed in a strike. | "An Israeli air…
Julia Frankel, Wafaa Shurafa(2024-08-15). All of Gaza is now a graveyard.peoplesworld.org Editor's Note: This week, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced that the Biden administration was approving $20 billion of fresh weapons sales to the Israeli government. Most of these "sales" will be paid for by Israel with cash and or vouchers provided by the American taxpayer. The total includes: $18.82 billion for "up to …
newarab(2024-08-15). Palestinian Christians demand settler stolen UNESCO land back.newarab.com Since then, the family, along with Palestinian, Israeli, and international activists, have continuously returned to their land to demonstrate against the eviction and reclaim their home. | "[The settlers] are trying now to use the war and [with] all eyes on Gaza and the demonstrations happening in Israel," Alice Kisiya, 30, told The New Arab. | "So they're taking advantage of this situation to steal more lands," she adds. | newarab(2024-08-15). Israeli settlers kidnap, abuse 2 Palestinian boys near Bethlehem.newarab.com Israeli settlers kidnapped and abused two Palestinian teenage boys near On Monday, Israeli settlers from a new illegal settlement outpost in the area assaulted two 15-year-old Palestinian boys who were herding sheep around the suburb of Irtas south of Bethlehem. | The settlers put knives on the boys' necks and took them to their settlement outpost, where they beat them, broke their legs, and urinated on them. | They…
hindustantimes(2024-08-15). Iran Rival Saudi Arabia Ruler Salman Fears Assassination: Watch Why | Israel | Haniyeh | Gaza | MBS.hindustantimes.com Saudi Arabia's de facto ruler Mohammed Bin Salman is reportedly worried about his own assassination. According to Politico's report, the Saudi Crown Prince expressed fears to the US. MBS mentioned to members of the US Congress that his life is in danger and he fears murder due to a plan with the US to normalise ties with Israel, as per Politico report. However, Salman told the US that any normalisation deal with Israel must include a "true path to a Palestinian state." BS…
Yoram Gabison(2024-08-15). Israeli airline El Al rakes in record $147M in quarterly profits with help of Gaza war.haaretz.com Benefitting from decreased competition from foreign airlines operating in Israel, the company, which faced deep financial struggle at the start of the decade, was able to reduce its net financial debt from the end of 2022 in this year's second quarter by $1.089 billion…
Jonathan Lis(2024-08-15). Netanyahu's Office demands Gantz pay back $19,000 for official U.S. visit.haaretz.com The March trip, which was made while Israeli MK Benny Gantz was still a member of Netanyahu's war cabinet, included meetings with Vice President Harris and other officials. The PMO said Gantz was not authorized to make the visit…
aljazeera(2024-08-15). Gaza's other death toll.aljazeera.com Israel has caused countless preventable deaths which are yet to be reflected in the official Gaza death toll.
Joe Allen(2024-08-15). The Cult of Military Service: Tim Walz as Soldier-Teacher.counterpunch.org Soon after Vice-President Kamala Harris introduced Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate, the attacks on his military record began. Quick comparisons were drawn in the media to the "Swiftboating" of Democratic candidate John Kerry in 2004. Too be straight about it, debating the finer points of Walz's military record misses the larger point being made
TASS(2024-08-15). IDF eliminates over 20 armed radicals in Gaza Strip.tass.com In the town of Khan Yunis in the south of the enclave, Israeli troops and the Israeli Air Force "eliminated a number of terrorists that operated inside Hamas weapons storage facilities," the military said…
hindustantimes(2024-08-15). Revealed: Iran's 4 New, Next-Gen Weapons – Fighter Jet, Drone, Warship; New Chief's Israel War Plan.hindustantimes.com Iran's new defence minister, Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh, proposed modernisation of the country's military before the parliament on August 14, according to Press TV. Nasirzedah proposed further development of the Iranian defence sector amid ongoing tensions with Israel after the assassination of Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh on July 31 in Tehran. He proposed improving artificial intelligence technology across the country's drone squad to further equip it for swarm flight operations and enhance naval and aerial warfare capabilities.
Nauman Sadiq(2024-08-15). Will Poland Refurbish Israeli Patriots for Ukraine War?globalresearch.ca In June, rumors swirled in the media that the Biden administration was holding discussions with Israel and Ukraine about the possibility of transferring aging Patriot air defense systems currently in Israel to Ukraine.
newarab(2024-08-15). Saudi prince MBS 'fears assassination' over Israel normalisation.newarab.com Saudi Crown Prince The sources, who include one unnamed former US official and two individuals with knowledge of the talks, said the kingdom's de-facto ruler shared these fears with US lawmakers. | Prince Mohammed allegedly highlighted the US's alleged failure to protect slain Egyptian President Anwar Sadat, who was assassinated in October 1981 after normalis…
newarab(2024-08-15). Gaza truce talks resume as number killed by Israel tops 40,000.newarab.com The United States hailed a "promising start" to Israel's onslaught has devastated Gaza, displaced nearly all of its population at least once and triggered a towering humanitarian crisis. | Talks involving CIA director William Burns opened in the Qatari capital
Shimbun Akahata(2024-08-15). Japanese Communists defend decision excluding Israel from atomic bomb peace ceremony.peoplesworld.org NAGASAKI, Japan—Japanese Communist Party Secretariat Head Koike Akira said at a press conference in Nagasaki on Aug. 9 that the city's decision not to invite Israel to its annual peace ceremony "should not be criticized." Koike said this when asked by reporters about the exclusion of Israeli government representatives from the peace event held to …
A a(2024-08-15). Bibi's war of terror agenda.strategic-culture.su On July 24th, Benjamin 'Bibi' Netanyahu swaggered into the U.S. Capitol to address a joint session of Congress and to cultivate material and emotional support for his upcoming war with Iran. During the course of his nagging hour-long harangue, the Israeli prime minister received 58 standing ovations from submissive stooges on both sides of the aisle, proving once more that Pat Buchanan's description of Capitol Hill as "Israeli-occupied territory" is as true today as it was 30 years ago.
Jonathan Cook(2024-08-15). Nothing's Changed Since 1948 — Except Now Israel's Excuses Don't Work.globalresearch.ca The headline below, about yet another Israeli operation to ethnically cleanse the Palestinians in the tiny, besieged and utterly destroyed enclave of Gaza, was published in yesterday's Middle East Eye. | When I began studying Israeli history more than a quarter …
newarab(2024-08-15). Memories of the 1968 Democratic convention in Chicago haunt 2024.newarab.com When the Democrats After all, Illinois is not a swing state where conventions typically take place. Moreover, Chicago is arguably where the most catastrophic DNC in history was held, characterised by violence, chaos, and a weak Democratic candidate who lost in a landslide, ushering in an era of decades-long conservatism. | The party leaders are now faced with striking similarities from six decades ago. |
newarab(2024-08-15). Starbucks names new CEO after Gaza war boycott hits sales.newarab.com Narasimhan steps down as chief executive and as a member of the Starbucks board "with immediate effect," said the company in a statement. | Starbucks shares were around 21 percent higher in early afternoon trading, while Chipotl…
newarab(2024-08-15). Egypt, Somalia sign defence pact amid tensions with Ethiopia.newarab.com Egypt and Somalia signed a defence agreement on Wednesday amid ongoing disputes The treaty was signed after a two-day visit by The Somali leader's visit came after Ethiopia signed a deal with the breakaway state of Somaliland last January, giving E…
Joseph Bullington, In These Times.(2024-08-15). The Farmers Who Can't Afford Farms.popularresistance.org Running a small farm is complicated enough. For Tessa Parks‚Äâ—‚Äâwho raises cattle and hay with her spouse, Wyatt, on the gentle, farmed-over hills outside Northfield, Minn.‚Äâ—‚Äâthe challenges include bottle-feeding calves, braving bad weather to check on the herd at pasture and dealing with customers at the farmers market. Climate change doesn't make it easier, as it lends intensity to droughts and storms and increases livestock disease risks. | But for Parks, a 28-year-old beginning farmer, the complexities don't end there. Farmi…
Mariah McGough, VOCAL-US.(2024-08-15). 2024 Roadmap For Opioid Settlement Funds.popularresistance.org Unfortunately, since we released our inaugural Roadmap last year, the overdose epidemic has only gotten worse. In fact, we are in the midst of an unprecedented overdose epidemic, with more than 220 people each day dying from opioid-related drug overdoses. | Rather than focus on proven solutions —such as supportive housing, services and care — state lawmakers across the country are instead trying to "ticket and arrest" their way out of the problem. These punishing measures are torn directly from the well-worn pages of failed Drug War and "tough on crime" playbooks, which for decades have failed to get…
Victoria Valenzuela, Waging Nonviolence.(2024-08-15). Activists Call On Biden To End The Federal Death Penalty.popularresistance.org Now that Joe Biden is a lame duck president, activists are holding him accountable to make good on his promise to end the federal death penalty during his remaining six months as president. Biden's election campaign in 2020 had pledged to end the federal death penalty and incentivize the remaining 27 states that still allow executions to do the same. While he made history as the first president in the United States to openly oppose the death penalty, there has been no movement to actually end federal executions during his nearly four years in office. | With six remaining months in office, activists are calling on…
Marie Kelly, Workers' World.(2024-08-15). The Latest From On The Picket Line.popularresistance.org The ongoing battle about whether gig workers are employees or "independent contractors" is continuing. The latest blow against these precarious workers came from the California Supreme Court on July 25. The court upheld Proposition 22, which gives companies like Uber, Lyft and DoorDash the means to cheat their employees out of benefits and bargaining rights by classifying them as independent contractors. | According to Rideshare Drivers United: "Today, the Supreme Court of California decided that Prop 22 was not in violation of our state constitution, allowing Big Tech to continue exploiting drivers under a law t…
Sharon Kelly, DeSmog.(2024-08-15). Fire Reveals How Oil Industry Environmental 'Solution' Spurs Climate Crisis.popularresistance.org The trouble began at Piñon Midstream's Dark Horse Treating Plant in Jal, New Mexico, on November 25, 2023, with an unexpected loud "pop" in the early afternoon, the company would later tell state regulators. A poisonous mix of flammable gasses hissed out from a pipeline feeding into the plant. | Within a minute, a worker radioed in to the plant's control room that a dense cloud of vapor had enveloped part of the plant. Within two minutes, Dark Horse was ablaze in what the company would later call an "intense and sustained fire." Within 15 minutes, more pipes ripped open, and a towering fireball tore through the p…
Larry Johnson(2024-08-15). The Art of Negotiation With Ambassador Chas Freeman.sonar21.com As promised, I interviewed Ambassador Chas Freeman as part of my volunteer duty in hosting Daniel Davis Deep Dive. Brother Davis is off on a well-deserved vacation. Chas, as a US diplomat, personifies the expression, "a velvet glove shrouding a fist of steel." When you talk to him he polite, not given to braggadocio, and a good listener. He would of made a hell of a great CIA Case Officer but, fortunately, he chose to serve the United States as a diplomat. | I served under one of his cohorts, Ambassador Morris "Buzz" Busby. Buzz, like Chas, was a diplomatic stud. But Chas stands out because of his fluency i…
Juliette Rousselot(2024-08-15). 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 (…) | – |
A Guest Author(2024-08-15). Venezuela: Not counting votes, but smashing imperialism's hybrid war is essential.workers.org Mass mobilization backs Bolivarian project in Venezuela. By Narciso Isa Conde Workers World publishes, unedited, several statements from anti-imperialist media to show the breadth of support for the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela and opposition to the lies of the U.S. government and corporate media. The author of this analysis is . . . |
Bryant Arroyo(2024-08-15). Anatomy of America's wasteful prison-industrial complex.workers.org Bryant Arroyo (WW Photo: Joe Piette) Bryant Arroyo is a jailhouse lawyer, environmental activist and outspoken advocate for aging and elderly prisoners. He was a rank-and-file union worker before his unjust incarceration in 1994 and he repeatedly exposes the corporate interests which profit off the prison-industrial complex. Arroyo successfully organized . . . |
guest author(2024-08-15). Mali accuses Ukraine of supporting terrorism.workers.org Leader of Mali government breaks ties with Ukraine over Kiev's support for terrorists. The author writes about Africa for Avante, the newspaper of the Portuguese Communist Party. On August 4, Mali broke off diplomatic relations with Ukraine and accused Kiev of supporting terrorist groups operating in the African country and . . . |
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albawaba(2024-08-15). Man Utd vs Fulham probable lineups – Premier League 2024-25.albawaba.com The 2024-25 Premier League season begins on Friday, when Manchester United takes on Fulham at Old Trafford.Match date: Friday, 16 August | Kick-off time: 19: 00 (GMT) | Venue: Old TraffordManchester United vs Fulham predicted lineups: Man Utd possible XlAndre Onana; Diogo Dalot, Matthijs De Ligt, Lisandro Martinez, Noussair Mazraoui; Casemiro, Kobbie Mainoo; Amad Diallo, Bruno Fernandes, Marcus Rashford; Joshua ZirkzeeFulham possible XlBernd Leno; Timothy Castagne, Issa Diop, Calvin Bassey, Antonee Robinson; Sasa Lukic, Harrison Reed; Alex Iwobi, Andreas Pereira, Emile Smith Rowe; Rodrigo Muniz…
albawaba(2024-08-15). How often should you get a haircut.albawaba.com ALBAWABA The question of how often you should get a haircut is one that many people ponder as they seek to maintain healthy, stylish hair. The frequency of your visits to the salon can vary depending on several factors, including your hair type, length, and overall goals for your hair. Understanding these factors can help you develop a personalized haircut schedule that ensures your hair remains in top condition.First and foremost, the type and texture of your hair play a significant role in determining how often you should get a trim. Straight hair, for example, tends to show damage like split ends more visibly…
albawaba(2024-08-15). US annual inflation eases to lowest since 2021, CPI results.albawaba.com ALBAWABA – The consumer price index, which is a broad-based assessment of prices for goods and services, climbed by 0.2% for the month, bringing the yearly average of inflation to 2.9% for the same period of time. This slight drop from June's 3 percent marks the lowest annual inflation rate since 2021.A report that was released by the Department of Labor on Wednesday indicated that consumer prices had remained relatively stable for the third consecutive month, in addition to a little increase in producer prices for the previous month, which further suggested that inflation is securely back on a downward trajector…
albawaba(2024-08-15). Russian ballerina jailed for 12 years amid donating to Ukraine.albawaba.com ALBAWABA – A Russian-American ballerina named Ksenia Karelina was recently jailed for 12 years after being accused of donating to a pro-Ukraine charity. The donation of around $50 was made towards a charity named Razom which provides aid to Ukraine. Moreover, local investigators found out about the donation after searching Karelina's phone and arrested her in Yekaterinburg, in southwestern Russia on Feb. 2024, according to Sky News. According to official Russian sources, she admitted to having donated the money this month at a closed trial in the city.Russian ballerina jailed for 12 years amid donating to Ukr…
albawaba(2024-08-15). Is coffee better for health than matcha? What's the difference.albawaba.com ALBAWABA When it comes to choosing a morning beverage, coffee and matcha are two popular options that often spark debate about which is better for health. Both drinks offer unique benefits and cater to different preferences and health goals. Understanding the differences between coffee and matcha can help you decide which might be the better choice for you.Caffeine Content and Energy Levels: One of the most notable differences between coffee and matcha is their caffeine content. Coffee is known for its high caffeine levels, with a standard cup containing about 95 milligrams of caffeine. This amount provide…
albawaba(2024-08-15). S.Korean President calls for cooperation group with N.Korea.albawaba.com ALBAWABA – South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol suggested on Thursday a "Inter-Korean Working Group" to alleviate rising tensions with Pyongyang and explore opportunities for economic collaboration.Relations between the two Koreas are at their lowest point in years, with the North recently announcing the deployment of 250 ballistic missile launchers along its southern border.Since May, North Korea has launched hundreds of trash-filled balloons toward South Korean territories, leading Seoul to begin propaganda broadcasts along the border and terminate a 2018 agreement intended at easing tensions between the two fo…
albawaba(2024-08-15). Japan raises alert amid Typhoon Ampil, flights canceled.albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Japanese trains and airlines are halting services as Typhoon Ampil intensifies in the western Pacific, with the storm set to hit on Friday.According to the most recent Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC) advisory, Typhoon Ampil has sustained winds of 140 kph as of early Thursday local time.It's expected to intensify more in the following 36 hours since the storm is traveling over the warm ocean, which means more moisture in the air to feed the typhoon. By Friday evening, when it approaches Japan southeast of Tokyo, it may reach the strength of a Category 3 hurricane.'Very strong' Typhoon Ampil set to a…
albawaba(2024-08-15). 7 Steps to grow stronger, longer nails.albawaba.com ALBAWABA Growing stronger, longer nails is a goal for many, but achieving it requires more than just patience. Your nails reflect your overall health, and taking specific steps can help you attain the long, healthy nails you desire. Here's a guide to growing stronger, longer nails.1. Prioritize Nail Health from WithinHealthy nails start from the inside out. Your diet plays a crucial role in the strength and growth of your nails. Incorporating foods rich in vitamins, minerals, and proteins is essential. Biotin, in particular, is known to promote nail growth and strength. You can find biotin in foods like eggs, nut…
albawaba(2024-08-15). 5 Tips for a successful job interview.albawaba.com ALBAWABA Preparing for a job interview can be both exciting and nerve-wracking. To increase your chances of success, it's essential to approach the interview with a clear strategy and confidence. Here are five key tips to help you excel in your next job interview.1. Research the Company Thoroughly: Before stepping into the interview room, make sure you have a solid understanding of the company. Research the company's history, mission, values, products, and services. Familiarize yourself with recent news, key players in the organization, and the industry it operates in. This knowledge will not only help you…
albawaba(2024-08-15). Man Utd and PSG negotiate Sancho, Ugarte transfers.albawaba.com Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain are nearing an agreement in regard to two transfers, according to The Independent.The talks concern Jadon Sancho and Manuel Ugarte.The Ligue 1 giants are keen on signing Sancho, whereas the Red Devils are keen to bring in the Uruguay international.It appears that Sancho will move to PSG on loan with an obligation to buy.Similar terms are being discussed regarding Ugarte's proposed transfer to Old Trafford.Manchester United have been busy this summer, as they have already brought in Leny Yoro, Joshua Zirkzee, Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui.
albawaba(2024-08-15). Athletic Bilbao vs Getafe predicted lineups – LaLiga 2024-25.albawaba.com LaLiga's new campaign begin on Thursday when Athletic Bilbao and Getafe face off at the San Mames Barria.Match date: Thursday, 15 August | Kick-off time: 17: 00 (GMT) | Venue: San Mames BarriaAthletic Bilbao vs Getafe predicted lineups: Athletic possible XlAlex Padilla; Andoni Gorosabel, Yeray Alvarez, Aitor Paredes, Yuri Berchiche; Mikel Vesga, Benat Prados; Inaki Williams, Oihan Sancet, Nico Williams; Gorka GuruzetaGetafe possible XlDavid Soria; Juan Iglesias, Nabil Aberdin, Omar Alderete, Diego Rico; Luis Milla, Mauro Arambarri, Yellu Santiago; Alex Sola, Peter Federico, Carles Perez…
albawaba(2024-08-15). German Rheinmetall acquires US defense supplier at $950M.albawaba.com ALBAWABA – In an effort to strengthen its position in the biggest defense sector in the world, German arms manufacturer Rheinmetall, an essential provider of weaponry to Ukraine, said on Wednesday that it had purchased US vehicle specialist Loc Performance for $950 million.After the purchase was originally disclosed on Tuesday evening, Rheinmetall's shares increased 1% on Wednesday in a bid to increase the company's prospects of securing orders valued at billions of dollars, as reported by Reuters.With over a thousand workers, Loc has factories in Ohio and Michigan where it produces armor and vehicle parts for bo…
albawaba(2024-08-15). WHO declares Mpox outbreaks in Africa a global health emergency.albawaba.com ALBAWABA- The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the mpox outbreaks in Congo and other parts of Africa a global health emergency as a new, more lethal form of the virus spreads. With confirmed cases in over a dozen countries and the majority of infections and deaths occurring in Congo, the situation has become increasingly dire. Vaccine availability on the continent remains critically low.The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently labeled the mpox outbreaks a public health emergency, reporting over 500 deaths and urgently calling for international assistance to curb the virus's…
Binoy Kampmark(2024-08-15). Resisting AUKUS: The Paul Keating Formula.counterpunch.org From his own redoubt of critical inquiry, the former Australian Prime Minister Paul Keating has made fighting the imperialising leprosy of the AUKUS security pact between Australia, the UK and the United States a matter of solemn duty. In March 15, 2023, he excoriated a Canberra press gallery seduced and tantalised by the prospect of nuclear-powered submarines,
CADTM(2024-08-15). Join us on 4, 5 and 6 October 2024 for our next Autumn Meetings!cadtm.org The Autumn Meetings of CADTM Europe will occur on October 4, 5 and 6 October 2024. As of 2023, the venue will be the Simenon Youth Hostelin Liège, Belgium. | The 2024 edition will use different formats: debates, workshops, interactive activities, and book presentations. It will focus on several issues: the rise of the Far Right, the debt crisis in the South, China and the BRICS as creditors. It will also consider the ecological debt and food sovereignty. | Food sovereignty, which is the issue (…) | – |
Mischa Geracoulis(2024-08-15). The Corporate Press (Finally) Sounds the Alarm on Project 2025 But Omits Warnings for Journalism and Media.counterpunch.org After months of expert legal and public policy analysis, advocacy group warnings, and independent press reporting on the Presidential Transition Project 2025 (Project 2025 for short), the corporate press is finally catching up. Capturing headlines is Project 2025's Mandate for Leadership, a 180-day playbook for the next conservative administration. Its authors are a cadre of ultra-conservative,
Lawrence Wittner(2024-08-15). How Donald Trump Undermined the Health and Safety of American Workers.counterpunch.org During his four years as President of the United States, Donald Trump was remarkably active and often successful in sabotaging the health and safety of the nation's workers. Trump, as the AFL-CIO noted, targeted Medicare and Medicaid for $1 trillion in funding cuts, eroded the Affordable Care Act (thereby increasing the number of Americans lacking health
Thomas Knapp(2024-08-15). Election 2024: A Step Back From The Permanent Campaign?counterpunch.org "What if our campaigns were much, much shorter?" Ben Smith asks at Semafor. "The presidential campaign is currently a two-year cycle, which begins just after the prior midterm elections. … [Kamala] Harris is accidentally demonstrating the alternative: She's the hot new thing in August, riding on vibes and goodwill six months after the Super Tuesday
Chris Houston(2024-08-15). Homophobia's Role in Political Manipulation.counterpunch.org "People have faced attacks, evictions, and been denied access to health services." This week, I spoke with Healy Thomson about the impact of the Anti-Homosexuality Act in Uganda. The legislation, signed into law last year, permits the death penalty for certain offences related to homosexuality. "Across Africa, LGBTI persons find themselves…confronting formidable obstacles to their
Nick Licata(2024-08-15). Harris Picking Walz Was All About the Electoral Votes.counterpunch.org Many commentators have said that VP Kamala Harris should have selected Josh Shapiro, Governor of Pennsylvania rather than Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz. The most repeated reason for selecting Shapiro was that he could have probably secured Pennsylvania's 19 electoral votes. They assume that Harris cannot win the election without winning that state. Their logic is
Lennard J. Davis(2024-08-15). JD Vance is a Classic Example of "Poornography"counterpunch.org JD Vance has climbed to his current position as former President Donald Trump's running mate, in part, by selling himself as a hillbilly, calling on his Appalachian background to bolster his credentials to speak for the American working class. "I grew up as a poor kid," Vance said on Fox News in August 2024. "I
Joshua Frank(2024-08-15). Gavin Newsom's War on Rooftop Solar Is a Bad Omen for the Country.counterpunch.org Large utilities make their money by repairing and expanding the energy grid. Residential solar directly threatens that revenue stream because it doesn't rely on an ever-expanding network of power stations and transmission lines. The electricity that residential solar power produces typically remains at the community level or, better yet, in the home itself, especially if coupled with local battery storage. Not surprisingly then, by 2018, 20 transmission lines had been canceled in California, mainly because so many homes were already producing solar power on their own rooftops, saving $2.6 billion in total consume…
ecns.cn(2024-08-15). Camphor tree a witness to Changting's green transformation.ecns.cn Once among the regions most severely affected by soil erosion in southern China, Changting County in Fujian Province was dubbed "Flaming Mountains" due to its scorching summer surface temperatures capable of cooking an egg.
ecns.cn(2024-08-15). Scientists chart Earth's ancient rotation slowdown.ecns.cn A joint study of geological data by Chinese and foreign researchers has revealed that the Earth's rotation decelerated in a step-like pattern 700 million to 200 million years ago.
ecns.cn(2024-08-15). China's retail sales up 2.7% in July year-on-year.ecns.cn China's domestic consumption continued to expand in July, with consumption of services and upgraded industrial goods growing at a faster pace, showcasing the country's vast potential in ramping up consumption and economic growth.
ecns.cn(2024-08-15). Advanced material gives university admission letter a cutting edge.ecns.cn Video footage of a freshman-to-be at Beijing University of Chemical Technology using the admission letter to cut a watermelon has astonished many netizens and aroused their curiosity as it looks just like a typical admission letter.
ecns.cn(2024-08-15). China carries out mitigation efforts after rocket breaks up.ecns.cn China has taken necessary measures and is closely monitoring relevant orbit area and conducting data analysis, Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian said on Wednesday in response to a breakup of a Chinese rocket.
ecns.cn(2024-08-15). Brain training helps boy cope with ADHD.ecns.cn The video game method is part of an electroencephalograph biofeedback therapeutic treatment designed for children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
ecns.cn(2024-08-15). Eye surgeries gain popularity among young.ecns.cn A growing number of young Chinese adults like Li have opted to undergo surgical procedures to correct their vision. This summer, hospitals are registering a spike in the number of such operations.
ecns.cn(2024-08-15). Suspects detained for Guangxi Detian Waterfall tragedy.ecns.cn Individuals responsible for a recent incident that resulted in one fatality and 60 injuries at the Guangxi Detian Waterfall have been placed in police custody, according to local authorities on Tuesday night.
ecns.cn(2024-08-15). Maersk makes bold moves into inland shipping.ecns.cn Maersk will provide Chinese clients with integrated logistics solutions that are more efficient, secure and environmentally friendly to empower Chinese companies to expand their global business.
ecns.cn(2024-08-15). Zheng sparks golden age of tennis products.ecns.cn Paris 2024 women's tennis singles gold winner Zheng Qinwen of China has fueled a nationwide trend in tennis sportswear and related fashion.
ecns.cn(2024-08-15). China reaffirms support for a stable Myanmar.ecns.cn China firmly supports Myanmar in staying committed to domestic peace, stability, and economic development, and opposes chaos and wars in the country, Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Wednesday.
ecns.cn(2024-08-15). China funding aids Africa development.ecns.cn Financial assistance from China has played a crucial role in infrastructure development in Africa since the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation, or FOCAC, was established, paving the way for economic prosperity.
ecns.cn(2024-08-15). China and Thailand to launch joint air force drill.ecns.cn China and Thailand will hold a joint air force exercise in Thailand this month, with the Chinese side sending multiple types of warplanes and special operations forces.
ecns.cn(2024-08-15). Kishida to step down amid public distrust.ecns.cn His term as LDP president lasts until Sept 30, and the party's rules stipulate that the leadership election Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, who is also the president of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, announced on Wednesday he does not intend to run in the party's leadership election next month.
ecns.cn(2024-08-15). Ex-Party chief of Guizhou pleads guilty.ecns.cn Sun confessed his crimes and made a final statement in court. The court announced that sentencing will be made at a later date.
ecns.cn(2024-08-15). Belgrade ready to deepen ties with Beijing, Serbian president says.ecns.cn Serbia cherishes the friendship with China and is willing to deepen all-around cooperation, including in sports, to promote common development and benefit the two peoples, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has said.
ecns.cn(2024-08-15). Xi hails China, Brazil as like-minded good friends.ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Thursday that China and Brazil, both major developing countries and key emerging markets, are like-minded good friends.
ecns.cn(2024-08-15). Scholars hail Zhejiang's green progress.ecns.cn Foreign experts lauded the progress Zhejiang province has made toward sustainable development during a recent visit to several sites focused on green energy and green industrial production.
ecns.cn(2024-08-15). China reports growth in the consumer economy.ecns.cn China reported major economic data on Thursday that pointed to faster growth on the consumer side while both industrial production and investment grew at a slower pace in July.
ecns.cn(2024-08-15). Online visas to enhance business, tourism for Pakistan.ecns.cn Pakistan offering online visas for Chinese citizens signals closer economic cooperation and mutual exchanges between the South Asian nation and China, analysts said, adding that it can help enhance Pakistan's economy.
ecns.cn(2024-08-15). China's 2nd TIR assembly center launched in Xinjiang.ecns.cn China's second TIR assembly center certified by the International Road Transport Union (IRU) was unveiled at Urumqi Multimodal Transportation Center in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region on Wednesday.
ecns.cn(2024-08-15). Shunde's AC sales sizzle in summer heat.ecns.cn A siren blared, signaling the departure on Tuesday of Dafeng 3028, a barge loaded with over 4,000 air conditioners, from a dock at Beijiao Port in Shunde district of Foshan, Guangdong province.
ecns.cn(2024-08-15). Vietnam president to visit China.ecns.cn To Lam, general secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and Vietnam's president, will pay a state visit to China from August 18 to 20, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying announced on Thursday.
ecns.cn(2024-08-15). CEEC inks mega Saudi solar project.ecns.cn China Energy Engineering Corp Ltd announced on Tuesday it had inked a $972 million deal for a major photovoltaic project in Saudi Arabia.
ecns.cn(2024-08-15). Xi steers China into sweeping green transition.ecns.cn "Protect the ecological environment, and it will reward you." This statement by Chinese President Xi Jinping is vividly exemplified by the people of Anji county in East China's Zhejiang province, where a shift in perception has successfully driven a green transition.
ecns.cn(2024-08-15). Germany says Ukrainians sabotaged Nord Stream pipelines.ecns.cn This handout photo taken on September 28, 2022 from an aircraft of the Swedish Coast Guard (Kustbevakningen) shows the release of gas emanating from a leak on the Nord Stream 1 gas pipeline, in the Swedish economic zone in the Baltic Sea.
geo.tv(2024-08-15). As cases mount, Bangladesh will decide on seeking Hasina's extradition, adviser says.geo.tv | Mark Zuckerberg with his wife Priscilla Chan. — Reuters/FileIn a heart-winning gesture of love, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg presented his wife Priscilla Chan a massive sculpture of her likeness, inspired by Roman tradition.Zuckerberg revealed this huge piece on his Instagram…
geo.tv(2024-08-15). Trump slams Harris on economy ahead of major policy rollout.geo.tv Republican presidential nominee and former US President Donald Trump gestures as he speaks at a campaign event in Asheville, North Carolina, U.S. August 14, 2024. — Reuters | Ukrainian servicemen ride a military vehicle, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, near the Russian border in Sumy region, Ukraine August 12, 2024. —Reuters | Afghan girls attend a class at the Ishkashim high school for girls in the northeastern province of Badak…
geo.tv(2024-08-15). Disappeared Bangladeshi lawyer recounts ex-PM Sheikh Hasina's secret jail.geo.tv Ahmad Bin Quasem giving an interview after he was released from being confined for eight years by the Sheikh Hasina government. — AFP/File DHAKA: Blindfolded, handcuffed and bundled out of his secret prison for the first time in eight years, Bangladeshi barrister Ahmad Bin Quasem…
geo.tv(2024-08-15). North Korea to open its borders for tourism after four years.geo.tv Samjiyon city in North Korea before the COVID-19 pandemic. — Reuters/File North Korea has decided to open its borders to foreign tourists in December after the borders were closed down nearly five years ago due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The tourists will be allowed to…
geo.tv(2024-08-15). Thailand's Pheu Thai party chooses Paetongtarn Shinawatra as PM candidate.geo.tv Paetongtarn Shinawatra, 37, the Pheu Thai Party's most visible candidate for prime minister, looks on during the general election campaign in Ubon Ratchathani province, Thailand, February 17, 2023. — ReutersBANGKOK: Thailand's Pheu Thai party has chosen 37-year-old Paetongtarn…
geo.tv(2024-08-15). Faith strongly associated with cultural heritage for most British Muslims: survey.geo.tv Muslim women walk in the park after finishing a GCSE exam near their school in Hackney, London. —Reuters/File71% British Muslims think UK media negatively portrays them.Researcher say insights crucial for fostering cultural awareness.39% of Muslims in UK describe themselves as Pakistani.
Scott Ritter(2024-08-15). The FBI's Raid on Peace.globalresearch.ca On Wednesday, August 7, 2024, the FBI executed a search warrant at my residence. The FBI claimed they were investigating whether I was functioning as an unregistered agent of a foreign government. But what was really taking place was a …
Prof. Akbar E. Torbat(2024-08-15). Power Struggle in Iran After the Assassinations.globalresearch.ca On May 19, 2024, Iran's President, Ebrahim Raisi, met the President of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, at the Giz Galasi Dam along the two countries' borders to inaugurate the hydroelectric complex there. In his return en route to Tabriz, the …
The Global Research Team(2024-08-15). One Month Before Global Research's Anniversary.globalresearch.ca Dear Readers and Authors, | Global Research is a month away from our 23rd founding anniversary. | To say we are truly grateful is an understatement. We appreciate every one of you for your unbending support over the last 22 years. | As …
Ahmed Adel(2024-08-15). US Defense Firms Reluctant to Cooperate with Ukraine Due to Safety, Corruption.globalresearch.ca US military contractors are concerned about corruption and the security of co-production in Ukraine and are therefore in no rush to sign contracts, a US State Department spokesperson said. Without the US being able to construct military-industrial infrastructure, Ukraine will …
John W. Whitehead(2024-08-15). Who Owns America? Oligarchs Have Bought Up the American Dream.globalresearch.ca "The politicians are put there to give you the idea that you have freedom of choice. | You don't. You have no choice. You have owners. They own you. They own everything. | They own all the important land. They own and …
Phil Pasquini(2024-08-15). Bangladesh Hindus Call for an End to Violence.indybay.org WASHINGTON (08-13) — A vociferous crowd of Bangladeshi Hindus demonstrated at the White House on August 10, calling for an end to religious discrimination and violence directed against them in the aftermath of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's resignation and hasty departure to India. As head of the Awami League Party coupled with her 15-year reign as prime minister, her popularity has waned over time as her government had become more authoritarian. The weeks of violent protests and demonstrations beginning in July when scores of university students and others were killed was the beginning of the end of her st…
August 6 Hiroshima Grand Action Organizing Co(2024-08-15). Hiroshima Appeal August 6, 2024.indybay.org Everybody gathering to the rally in front of the A-bombs Dome today, on the 79th commemoration of the A-bombing on Hiroshima! | Now on August 6 in 2024, we are facing an extraordinary situation, in which Hiroshima citizens are prohibited to make appeals against war and nukes: the Peace Memorial Park is closed by the Hiroshima city administration to prevent public access and entry; tools to demonstrate the anti-war and anti-nuke will, such as placards, flags, banners are all forbidden to be brought in.
Lynda Carson(2024-08-15). ProPublica releases dozens of Project 2025 secret training videos.indybay.org The release of some Project 2025 secret training videos released by ProPublica. Plus some links to articles about former fascist KKK Grand Wizard, David Duke's campaign contributors. David Duke is a Trump supporter! The David Duke campaign contributors that received national media coverage, were originally exposed locally by Lynda Carson, on IndyBay Media.
Georg Diez(2024-08-15). Europe's left: the time for tactics is over.indybay.org Across Europe, we are experiencing a crisis of democracy; a systemic crisis that cannot be solved with the old structures and offers, in terms of personnel and programmatic. This is an opportunity for the left to put forward candidates like Li Andersson in Finland or Dadgostar in Sweden: both formulate a clear new policy that prioritizes social justice combined with climate justice.
Ofelia Rivas(2024-08-15). Tohono O'odham Ofelia Rivas 'The Pirates Who Stole My Words'.indybay.org Ofelia Rivas, Tohono O'odham, points out that today more than 20 books use her words about O'odham and the border without her permission. The pirates range from the United Nations and book authors, to non-profits and corporate-paid activists. Ofelia's words and life work are often plagiarized for profit and self-promotion by those who do not live on the Tohono O'odham Nation.
Anonymous(2024-08-15). Key Players in L.A. Community College Building Fraud Ousted From Leadership Positions.indybay.org Since The Los Angeles Times published shocking news coverage of fraud and corruption surrounding the Valley Academic and Cultural Center construction, multiple key players in the building fraud have been ousted from various leadership positions in multiple communities.
Democracia Socialista (2024-08-15). 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. | – | / |
Dharmasiri Lankapeli(2024-08-15). 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. | – | / |
Badrul Alam(2024-08-15). After Hasina's resignation, struggle continues.internationalviewpoint.org On August 5, at 2: 30 pm, Sheikh Hasina resigned from her post as prime minister and fled with some of her Special Security Forces by helicopter to India. She is now in Delhi, and some reports indicate that she wants to go to London for political asylum, but Britain is refusing her entry because of her human rights violations. | – | / |
Adrián Piva(2024-08-15). The ultra-right governs Argentina: The end of an epoch?internationalviewpoint.org On the evening of November 19, 2023, when official data from the presidential runoff in Argentina confirmed the victory of Javier Milei, the candidate of "La libertad adelantado" (Liberty Advances or LLA), many activists and intellectuals of the left and progressivism woke up to a reality that we had tried to deny or that we had not been able to understand. For this reason, the attempt to reach explanations, reasons and hypotheses for this unthinkable event must be, at the same time, an exercise in revising the categories and characterisations we made of Argentine social and political reality in previous years.
Internationalist 360 ∞(2024-08-15). CNN's Fraudulent Analysis of Fraud in the Venezuelan Presidential Election.libya360.wordpress.com Allan Miller and Roger D. Harris In the quarter century of the Bolivarian Revolution in Venezuela, initiated by the election of Hugo Chávez and continued by his successor Nicolás Maduro, 31 national elections have been held. Invariably, the US-backed opposition claimed fraud in all but the two contests that they won. Equally unvaryingly has been…
Internationalist 360 ∞(2024-08-15). Venezuela Today: Revolution and Elections.libya360.wordpress.com Chris Gilbert Celebrating Maduro's victory. (Rome Arrieche) In light of recent imperialist aggressions, Chris Gilbert reflects on the challenges and complexities of using elections as a tool for socialist construction. Hugo Chávez changed the way socialists viewed elections around the world. The left had long been skeptical about them. The main arguments were that elections…
Mohamed Hashem(2024-08-15). Humza Yousaf accuses Elon Musk of aligning with far-right and instigating violence.middleeasteye.net Humza Yousaf accuses Elon Musk of aligning with far-right and instigating violence | The former first minister of Scotland told MEE that UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer needs to better regulate social media platforms due to the spread of misinformation | | "> | Hamza Yous…
Areeb Ullah(2024-08-15). UK prosecutors drop case against academic over posts related to 7 October attack.middleeasteye.net UK prosecutors drop case against academic over posts related to 7 October attack | Counterterrorism officers raided Amira Abdelhamid's home after the University of Portsmouth referred her to Prevent | | Amira Abdelhamid denies her posts on X were antisemitic and says it was a 'relief' that t…
Staff(2024-08-15). Need of the hour to have secular civil code in the country: Modi from Red Fort.muslimmirror.comBy Muslim Mirror Staff In his Independence Day address from the Red Fort, Prime Minister Narendra Modi strongly advocated for the implementation of a Uniform Civil Code (UCC), saying that laws creating religious divisions should be abolished in modern society. Modi stated, "The Supreme Court has held discussions regarding the Uniform Civil Code repeatedly and …
Mark Gruenberg(2024-08-15). Harris to battle price-gouging at the grocery store.peoplesworld.org WASHINGTON—Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris is set to announce her plan to ban corporate price-gouging at the grocery store. Her boss Joe Biden's Federal Trade Commission is already working on it too. The agency's new Strike Force on Unfair and Illegal Pricing is tackling the issue. For several months on the campaign trail, Vice President …
Mark Gruenberg(2024-08-15). Audubon Society good to birds but awful to its own staff.peoplesworld.org NEW YORK—When it comes to treatment of its unionized staffers, the Audubon Society is in trouble with the National Labor Relations Board. It has also forced the 260 unionized Audubon staffers, members of the "Bird Union" unit of Communications Workers Local 1180, to take to the streets, and not just to aid bird watchers. They'll …
Chauncey K. Robinson(2024-08-15). 'Alien: Romulus' review: Horror and anti-corporate message stay strong in latest franchise addition.peoplesworld.org When the horror science fiction film Alien came out in 1979, it broke new boundaries for its time. Protagonist Ellen Louise Ripley is considered by many to be the first female action character to challenge the sexist stereotypes often assigned to women characters in the genre. Along with doing away with gender norms, both the …
Elsy Fors Garzon(2024-08-15). Foreign Ministry clarifies Haiti's absence at Abinader's inauguration.plenglish.com Port-au-Prince, Aug 15 (Prensa Latina) Haiti's Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cults, Dominique Dupuy, reported today the reason for the absence of a government representation at the inauguration of the re-elected president of the Dominican Republic, Luis Abinader.
Ana Luisa Brown(2024-08-15). Russia authorizes clinical trials of vaccine for allergic polen.plenglish.com Moscow, Aug 15 (Prensa Latina) The Russian Federal Medical-Biological Agency (FMBA) announced today it has received the approval to proceed with clinical trials of the first vaccine for birch pollen allergy sufferers.
Elsy Fors Garzon(2024-08-15). Caricom to oversee general elections in Haiti.plenglish.com Port-au-Prince, Aug 15 (Prensa Latina) The Caribbean Community (Caricom) will oversee the general elections in Haiti, where today a group of personalities from that regional bloc is reviewing how the political transition is being implemented in the Caribbean nation.
Ana Luisa Brown(2024-08-15). DPRK celebrates anniversary of its liberation.plenglish.com Thousands of citizens visited the Kumsusan Sun Palace, where the mortal remains of President Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il, also commander of the Korean People's Army and top leader of the country, are kept. | The scene was repeated at various places in the capital and the nation associated with the war against Japanese colonialism, which lasted 20 years and culminated with the liberation of the country on August 15, 1945. | On the occasion, leaders of other countries and revolutionary organizations around the world as well as representatives of the accredited diplomatic corps here sent congratulations to Kim Jong…
Ileana Ferrer Fonte(2024-08-15). Vietnam sorry for damage due to rains and floods in DPRK.plenglish.com Hanoi, Aug 15 (Prensa Latina) Vietnam on Thursday lamented the damage caused by heavy rains and prolonged flooding that have affected the northwestern region of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) in the last few days.
Ana Luisa Brown(2024-08-15). ATE urges to strengthen unity of Argentinean organizations.plenglish.com Buenos Aires, Aug 15 (Prensa Latina) The secretary general of the Argentine State Workers Association (ATE), Rodolfo Aguiar, urged today to strengthen the unity of action of all the sectors willing to fight against the government's policies.
Ana Luisa Brown(2024-08-15). Congo records more than 530 deaths from Mpox in 2024.plenglish.com Kinshasa, Aug 15 (Prensa Latina) Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has registered 537 deaths from smallpox (Mpox) since the beginning of 2024 until today, while the disease continues to spread.
Ana Luisa Brown(2024-08-15). Calm reigns in Syrian province after success of Russian mediation.plenglish.com Damascus, Aug 15 (Prensa Latina) Calm returned today to the northeastern Syrian provinces of Hasakeh and Deir Ezzor after the successful mediation of the commander of the Russian forces operating in Syria, Andrei Serdyakov, between the government and the separatist militia.
EcoWaste Coalition(2024-08-15). Toxics Watchdog Group Pushes for FDA-Led Summit to Tackle Mercury Cosmetics.pressenza.com 15 August 2024, Quezon City. The toxics watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition has requested the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to convene a multi-stakeholder summit to tackle the persistent trade of mercury cosmetics across the country. The EcoWaste Coalition calls for a multi-stakeholder summit to tackle mercury cosmetics and agree on solutions to end the illegal trade. | The group put forward the proposal through a letter submitted today to FDA Director General Dr. Samuel Zacate and FDA CCHUHSRR Director Engr. Ana Rivera by Aileen Lucero, National Coordinator of the EcoWaste Coalition, an environmental health g…
REHUNO, Red Humanista de Noticias en Salud(2024-08-15). The dreams that accompany us every day.pressenza.com I walk among trees that reveal the serene autumn sunset and cover the ground with leaves of bright and warm colours. The environment is inspiring and makes my attention focus on that welcoming landscape, but soon those internal images reappear…
Pressenza IPA(2024-08-15). Pakistan Celebrates Independence Day on August 14.pressenza.com by Irshad Ahmad Mughal | The 14th of August is the Independence Day of Pakistan. There are lots of flags all around. Dangerous demonstrations are made on the roads due to the one-wheeling of motorcyclists. A 12-gun salute is fired by the Army and messages are given on the day by the Chief of Army Staff, the President and the Prime Minister. | For the past several decades, Pakistan has not had the same splendor of the day as it used to. You can say that common people suffer from inflation, terrorism, lawlessness, bribery, unemployment, and political corruption. All these diseases have made them emaciated. | They a…
ptcnews.tv(2024-08-15). Mpox outbreak: WHO declares global health emergency: Symptoms, prevention, and reasons behind the alert—explained.ptcnews.tv Mpox outbreak: The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially declared Mpox, previously known as Monkeypox, a global health emergency in response to the rising number of cases in Africa. This significant announcement was made following a meeting of the UN health agency's emergency committee, which convened to assess the severity of the situation."Today, the Emergency Committee on #mpox met and advised me that in its view, the situation constitutes a public health emergency of international concern. I have accepted that advice. @WHO is on the ground, working with the affected countries, and others at risk, th…
ptcnews.tv(2024-08-15). Oropouche Virus kills 2 in Brazil: Know symptoms, causes and more.ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: An insect-borne virus has emerged in South America, killing two young Brazilian women. Women had no underlying medical issues. According to the European Centre for Disease Control, 19 cases of the Oropouche virus were imported into Europe during June and July. Spain reported 12 cases, Italy five, and Germany two.
Symptoms: Headaches, fever, muscle aches, stiff joints, nausea, vomiting, chills, and light sensitivity are common symptoms of the infection. In extreme cases, the virus can enter the brain, causing encephalitis, meningitis, and other potentially fatal neuroinvasive diseases. The C…
Maria Calvo(2024-08-15). Felicita Cuba al Principado de Liechtenstein.radiohc.cu La Habana, 15 ago (RHC) El ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba felicitó hoy al Principado de Liechtenstein, a propósito del Día de la Asunción, Fiesta Nacional de esa nación situada en los Alpes.
Pablo Rafael Fuentes(2024-08-15). Alerta Diosdado Cabello sobre nuevos planes violentos en Venezuela.radiohc.cu La Habana, 15 ago (RHC) El primer vicepresidente del Partido Socialista Unido de Venezuela (PSUV), Diosdado Cabello, alertó sobre nuevos planes violentos orquestados por la ultraderecha para el venidero sábado, trascendió hoy en Caracas.
splcenter(2024-08-15). Debunking ADF's 'Debanking' Conspiracy Theory.splcenter.org Anti-LGBTQ+ hate group Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF) is engaged in an ongoing crusade to force private businesses to adhere to conservative Christian theology, in part by spreading the false narrative that private sector banks have been dropping conservative religious clients since the Obama administration. The conspiratorial claim, which ADF calls "debanking," has arisen out of an ongoing effort from ADF to ban or disrupt private sector investments in diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) and environmental sustainability.
TASS(2024-08-15). Kiev says not involved in sabotage of Nord Stream pipelines due to lack of resources.tass.com Earlier, it was reported that Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky, whose term of office expired in May, approved a plan to sabotage the Nord Stream and Nord Stream 2 gas pipelines, but tried to reverse his decision after the US Central Intelligence Agency learned about it…
TASS(2024-08-15). Russia ready to help African countries affected by mpox.tass.com The Russian Federal Service for Surveillance on Consumer Rights Protection and Human Wellbeing has prepared proposals on providing scientific and technical assistance as well as aid in training specialists…
TASS(2024-08-15). Russia has test systems for swiftest detection of mpox.tass.com They help urgently detect the mpox virus and may be used outside of a lab, the press service of the Russian Federal Service for Surveillance on Consumer Rights Protection and Human Wellbeing said…
TASS(2024-08-15). Russian forces clear Martynovka in Kursk Region of Ukrainian troops — commander.tass.com It is noted that the Ukrainians had been pulling "everything they could" to those settlements with a view to breaching the Russian defenses and establishing a route to push deeper into Russia as they realized that Russian forces had been holding them off…
Andy Kroll(2024-08-15). The Candidate from Hell.tomdispatch.com Donald Trump is all too literally the candidate from hell and, yes, he's threatening to take the United States and the world to — no place else! — hell and back. He's the greatest danger to this planet imaginable. And I'm not even thinking about what else he'd do, were he to win election 2024 and return to the Oval Office, having reassured his religious voters that, should they opt for him this November, they'll never have to do so again. ("Get out and vote, just this time… You won't have to do it anymore. Four more years, you know what? It'll be fixed, it'll be fine, you won't have to vote anymore,…
hindustantimes(2024-08-15). Kursk Incursion Turning Into Self-Goal For Zelensky? Russia Mocks Ukraine: 'Kyiv Killed Chance For…'.hindustantimes.com As Ukrainian forces advance deeper into Russia's Kursk region, Moscow has made a big claim. Top Russian diplomat Rodion Miroshnik stated that Ukraine's incursion has ended any chance of peace talks with Moscow. Miroshnik accused Kyiv of deliberately sabotaging negotiations by launching the attack on Kursk, referring to alleged attacks on civilians in the border areas. Watch for more.
sputnikglobe(2024-08-15). Ex-Ukrainian Top General Reportedly Behind Nord Stream Pipeline Sabotage.sputnikglobe.com Three out of four Nord Stream pipelines running from Russia to Germany under the Baltic Sea to provide Western Europe with natural gas were destroyed on September 26, 2022. Western investigators have so far failed to find the saboteurs behind the blast.
| REUTERS | (2024-08-15). Ukraine's advance into Russia creates strategic buffer.tribune.com.pk Ukraine's forces advanced further into Russia's Kursk region on Wednesday as Kyiv said its gains would provide a strategic buffer zone to protect its border areas from Russian attacks. | Kyiv's surge into Russian territory last week caught Moscow by surprise. Russian forces that began a full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022 had been grinding out steady gains all year. | President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said he met top officials to discuss the humanitarian situation and establishing a military commandant's offices "if needed" in an occupied area that Kyiv says exceeds 1,000 sq km (390 sq miles). | "We continue to…
hindustantimes(2024-08-15). Amid Kursk Gamble, Zelensky Refuses To Repay Foreign Debt: Ukraine Economy Hit By Rating Downgrade.hindustantimes.com Ukraine's economy is on the brink of disaster as the war with Russia rages on and Western support weakens. In a shocking move, Ukraine has defaulted on a major debt repayment, prompting Fitch Ratings to downgrade the country to 'Restricted Default.' With billions in Western aid failing to stabilize the situation, could this be the beginning of Ukraine's economic collapse?>
| Anadolu Agency | (2024-08-15). Russia declares federal emergency in Belgorod near Kursk.tribune.com.pk The Russian authorities declared on Thursday a state of federal emergency in the Belgorod region amid the fighting with Ukrainian troops in the neighboring Kursk region. | The decision was announced by the Russian Emergency Situations Minister Aleksandr Kurenkov at a government meeting in Moscow. | "I propose to attribute the emergency situation that has arisen in the Belgorod region to a federal emergency and establish a federal level of response," he said. | Earlier, the Russian authorities also declared a state of counter-terrorism operation in Belgorod, Bryansk, and Kursk regions. | The invasion began on t…
| Anadolu Agency | (2024-08-15). Venezuela readies for protests as Maduro urges 'iron fist' response.tribune.com.pk Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has called for the state to use an "iron fist" after the country's opposition called for protests Saturday in more than 100 cities around the world following controversial July 28 elections in which Maduro was proclaimed president by the government-controlled electoral authority amid strong allegations of fraud. | "As head of state, head of government and president of Venezuela, I demand from all branches of government greater speed, greater efficiency and an iron fist against crime, against violence, against hate crimes, an iron fist and severe, accurate justice, to enforce…
WSWS(2024-08-15). Rail drivers in England should reject ASLEF's Labour-backed sellout deal.wsws.org ASLEF leader Whelan's claim to have averted a "land grab" on working conditions is bogus. The plan is that these will be negotiated away once the dispute is over as part of the Great British Railways agenda of the Labour government.
WSWS(2024-08-15). Workers Struggles: Europe, Middle East & Africa.wsws.org Three-day strike at easyJet Portugal over staffing levels and working hours undermined by minimum service requirements and union only calling out Portuguese-based crews; Iranian nurses' strike over pay and conditions continues and intensifies after death of nurse from overwork; state forces kill 21 workers demonstrating high cost of living and government policies in Nigeria…
WSWS(2024-08-15). Free Bogdan Syrotiuk!wsws.org This resolution was unanimously adopted by the Eighth National Congress of the Socialist Equality Party (US), held from August 4 to August 9, 2024.
WSWS(2024-08-15). Coral bleaching threatens 73 percent of world's reefs.wsws.org Coral bleaching is another further warning of the climate crisis, with the working class and poor across the world bearing the primary brunt of its consequences as global temperatures rise, including in the oceans.
yenisafak(2024-08-15). AFAD vatanda≈ülarƒ± uyardƒ±: 10 gàºn ate≈ü yakmayƒ±n.yenisafak.com Hava sƒ±caklƒ±klarƒ±nƒ±n mevsim normalleri àºzerinde seyrettiƒüi Antalya'da sƒ±caklƒ±ƒüƒ±n yarƒ±n 41 dereceye, sonraki gàºn ise 39 dereceye kadar ula≈ümasƒ± bekleniyor. | Sƒ±caklƒ±klarƒ±n yàºksek seyrettiƒüi kentle ilgili olarak AFAD tarafƒ±ndan ate≈ü yakƒ±lmamasƒ± konusunda uyarƒ±da bulunularak, vatanda≈ülarƒ±n cep telefonlarƒ&plu…
yenisafak(2024-08-15). Kà∂prຠgeàßi≈ü àºcretlerine zam yapƒ±ldƒ±.yenisafak.com Ula≈ütƒ±rma ve Altyapƒ± Bakanlƒ±ƒüƒ± Karayollarƒ± Genel Màºdàºrl຃üàºnàºn internet sitesinde yer alan bilgilere gà∂re; yeni geàßi≈ü àºcretleri ≈üà∂yle: ‚Ä&a…
yenisafak(2024-08-15). Rapid Wien 2-0 Trabzonspor (àñZET-Vƒ∞DEO).yenisafak.com UEFA Avrupa Ligi 3. eleme turu rà∂van≈ü maà߃±nda temsilcimiz Trabzonspor deplasmanda Rapid Wien ile kar≈üƒ±la≈ütƒ±. ƒ∞lk maà߃± 1-0 kaybeden bordo mavililer, Avusturya'da da rakibine 2-0 yenildi ve UEFA Avrupa Ligi'ne veda etti. | Temsilcimiz yoluna UEFA Konferans Ligi'nde play-off maàßlarƒ±yla devam edecek. Trabzonspor'un Konferans Ligi Play-off turundaki rakibi Slask Wroclaw – St. Gallen maà߃±nƒ±n galibi olacak. | Rapid Wien'e galibiyeti getiren golleri i…
yenisafak(2024-08-15). Bakan Kurum: Son 53 yƒ±lƒ±n en sƒ±cak temmuz ayƒ±nƒ± ya≈üadƒ±k.yenisafak.com àáevre, ≈ûehircilik ve ƒ∞klim Deƒüi≈üikliƒüi Bakanƒ± Murat Kurum sosyal medya hesabƒ±ndan yaptƒ±ƒüƒ± payla≈üƒ±mda, "Meteoroloji Genel Màºdàºrl຃üàºmàºzàºn verilerine gà∂re son 53 yƒ±lƒ±n en sƒ±cak Temmuz ayƒ±nƒ± ya≈üadƒ±k. En yàºksek sƒ±caklƒ±k 45.9 derece ile Cizre'de, en dàº≈üàºk sƒ±c…
yenisafak(2024-08-15). Belarus'tan Batƒ±'ya 'nàºkleer silah' tehdidi: Geriye kalan tek ≈üey 'en kƒ±rmƒ±zƒ±' olana basmak.yenisafak.com Luka≈üenko, Rus devlet televizyonu Rossiya kanalƒ±na verdiƒüi rà∂portajda, àºlkede bulunan nàºkleer silahlarƒ± kullanmak iàßin "kƒ±rmƒ±zƒ± d຃ümeye" basmaya hazƒ±r olup olmadƒ±ƒüƒ± sorusunu cevapladƒ±."Geriye kalan tek ≈üey 'en kƒ±rmƒ±zƒ±' olana basmak": Nàºkleer silahlarla ilgili olarak her tarafta "kƒ±rmƒ±zƒ± d຃ümeye" zaten bas&…
yenisafak(2024-08-15). Hizbullah i≈ügalci ƒ∞srail'e ait mevzileri 'tam isabetle' vurdu.yenisafak.com Làºbnan'daki Hizbullah Hareketi, ƒ∞srail'in kuzeyindeki yasa dƒ±≈üƒ± ≈ûamir yerle≈üimine ve Hirbet Maar askeri àºssàºne saldƒ±rƒ± dàºzenlediƒüini duyurdu.Hizbullah'tan yapƒ±lan yazƒ±lƒ± aà߃±klamada, yeni yasa dƒ±≈üƒ± yerle≈üim birimi ≈ûamir'in ƒ∞srail'deki hedefler arasƒ±na dahil edildiƒüi ve buranƒ±n ilk defa katyu≈üa f຅
yenisafak(2024-08-15). Besleme ƒ∞brahim Haskoloƒülu'ndan Nedim ≈ûener'e operasyon.yenisafak.com Sosyal medyada yaptƒ±ƒüƒ± provokatif payla≈üƒ±mlarla sƒ±k sƒ±k adƒ±ndan sà∂z ettiren, geàßmi≈üte Cumhurba≈ükanƒ± Recep Tayyip Erdoƒüan ve dà∂nemin Milli ƒ∞stihbarat Te≈ükilatƒ± (Mƒ∞T) Ba≈ükanƒ± Hakan Fidan'ƒ±n fotoƒüraf ve bilgilerinin olduƒüu kimlik kartlarƒ±nƒ± payla≈ütƒ±ƒüƒ± iàßin h຅
yenisafak(2024-08-15). Bolu'da orman yangƒ±nƒ±: Eski≈üehir semalarƒ± dumanla kaplandƒ±.yenisafak.com Bolu'da à߃±kan orman yangƒ±nƒ±nƒ±n dumanƒ± Eski≈üehir kent merkezi semalarƒ±nƒ± kapladƒ±.Bolu'nun, Gà∂ynàºk ilàßesi Alankà∂y kà∂yàºnde à∂ƒüle saatlerinde bàºyàºyen anƒ±z yangƒ±nƒ±, ràºzgarƒ±n da etkisiyle de kƒ±sa sàºrede bàºyàºdຠve ormanlƒ±k alana sƒ±àßradƒ±. Ormanlƒ±k alana yayƒ±lan alevler h&f…
yenisafak(2024-08-15). Abdullah Avcƒ±'dan futbolculara 'oyun disiplini' uyarƒ±sƒ±.yenisafak.com Rapid Wien'e elenen Trabzonspor yoluna UEFA Konferans Ligi play-off'larƒ±nda devam edecek. Wien maà߃± sonrasƒ±nda aà߃±klamalarda bulunan Trabzonspor Teknik Direktà∂rຠAbdullah Avcƒ±, istifa sà∂ylemlerine de yanƒ±t verdi. Avcƒ±'nƒ±n aà߃±klamalarƒ±ndan à∂ne à߃±kanlar ≈üu ≈üekilde: | "Tabelada isminin yazmasƒ± à∂nemli deƒüil"Rakibin bizden àºstàºnl຃üຠvard&f…
yenisafak(2024-08-15). ABD devi Cisco i≈üàßilerini kapƒ±ya koyuyor: 1 milyar dolar gider tahmin ediliyor.yenisafak.com ABD merkezli aƒü teknolojileri ≈üirketi Cisco, yeniden yapƒ±lanma planƒ± kapsamƒ±nda kàºresel i≈ü gàºcàºnຠyakla≈üƒ±k yàºzde 7 azaltacaƒüƒ±nƒ± bildirdi. Cisco, ABD Menkul Kƒ±ymetler ve Borsa Komisyonuna (SEC) yaptƒ±ƒüƒ± bildirimde, à∂nemli bàºyàºme fƒ±rsatlarƒ±na yatƒ±rƒ±m yapƒ±lmasƒ± ve daha fazla verimlilik saƒülanmas&fnof…
yenisafak(2024-08-15). Cumhurba≈ükanƒ± Erdoƒüan'dan canlƒ± yayƒ±nda à∂nemli aà߃±klamalar: Kimsenin gà∂zàºnàºn ya≈üƒ±na bakmayƒ±z.yenisafak.com Cumhurba≈ükanƒ± Recep Tayyip Erdoƒüan Jandarma ve Sahil Gàºvenlik Akademisi Ba≈ükanlƒ±ƒüƒ±nda dàºzenlenen Subay ve Astsubay àñƒürencileri Mezuniyet Tà∂reni'nde konu≈ütu.Jandarma Genel Komutanlƒ±ƒüƒ± ile Sahil Gàºvenlik Komutanlƒ±ƒüƒ±nƒ±n bu gurur gàºnàºnde bulunmaktan duyduƒüu memnuniyeti dile getiren Erdoƒüan, bu birlikteliƒüi, gà∂nàºllere gàºven veren bu…
yenisafak(2024-08-15). Ba≈üak≈üehir 2-0 Iberia (àñZET-Vƒ∞DEO).yenisafak.com UEFA Konferans Ligi 3. Eleme Turu rà∂van≈üƒ±nda Ba≈üak≈üehir ile Iberia kar≈üƒ± kar≈üƒ±ya geldi. ƒ∞lk maà߃± deplasmanda 1-0 kazanan temsilcimiz, bu maà߃± da 2-0 kazandƒ± ve adƒ±nƒ± play-off'lara yazdƒ±rdƒ±. Ba≈üak≈üehir'in play-off turundaki rakibi, ƒ∞rlanda temsilcisi St. Patricks oldu. | Ba≈üak≈üehir'e galibiyeti getiren golleri 50. dakikada Piatek ve 62.
UMMID(2024-08-15). Nigeria urged early registration of 2025 Hajj pilgrims.ummid.com Independent Hajj Reporters, a Civil Society Organization (CSO) that monitors and reports Hajj activities in Nigeria has appealed to NAHCON to instruct state Muslim pilgrim's welfare boards, agencies and commissions to announce the start of registration of intending pilgrims for the 2025 Hajj.
UMMID(2024-08-15). NIRF Ranking 2024: AMU improves its rank, Jamia Millia retains 3rd spot.ummid.com The Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), which was at 9th spot in 2023, has improved its rank securing the 8th position whereas Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) has retained the 3rd best rank in the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2024 released Monday August 12, 2024.
UMMID(2024-08-15). Challenges before Yunus' interim government in Bangladesh.ummid.com The challenges at the frontiers of Yunus' interim government in Bangladeshare (unlucky) seven: law and order; economy; military, elections; justice; religious freedom; and freedom of expression.
UMMID(2024-08-15). UK Riots: Outburst of "White-Ego" against non-Whites?ummid.com Citizens of UK must be commended for coming out strongly, and in great number, to display their stand against rioters having indulged in violence. But is this enough to correct what appears to be ingrained deeply and strongly in sections of the British society?
UMMID(2024-08-15). Never seen any discrimination in 40 years of service: JNMC AMU Principal.ummid.com Refuting the allegations made by BJP leader and Aligarh MP Satish Gautam, Prof (Dr) Veeena Maheshwari said she had never seen any discrimination at the Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College (JNMC) run under the Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) during her long tenure.
UMMID(2024-08-15). King Abdulaziz Quran Competition 2024: Final qualifying round underway in Makkah.ummid.com The jury of the final qualifiers of the 44th edition of the King Abdulaziz International Competition for Memorization, Recitation, and Interpretation of Holy Quran Saturday listened to the recitations of 14 contestants from Kenya, Congo, Egypt, Uganda, Kuwait, Djibouti, Sri Lanka, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Yemen, the Philippines, Ghana, Jordan, Portugal and Bahrain.
UMMID(2024-08-15). Steps to Check: MHT CET 2024 Engineering FE Round 1 Allotment.ummid.com Maharashtra State CET Cell is set to publish today i.e. Wednesday August 14, 2024 on its official website fe2024.mahacet.org Provisional Allotment of CAP Round-I (Round 1 allotment result) of candidates who have registered for admission in First Year Engineering (FE) B.E. and B.Tech four year courses for the year 2024-25.
UMMID(2024-08-15). Link to Check: Maha Direct 2nd Yr Pharmacy 2024 Round 1 Allotment.ummid.com Maharashtra CET Cell is set to publish today i.e. Wednesday August 14, 2024 on its official website dsp2024.mahacet.org.in Provisional Allotment Result of CAP Round I of candidates who have registered for admission in Direct 2nd Year Pharmacy (B Pharmacy and Pharm D) courses for the year 2024-25.
UMMID(2024-08-15). Registration Steps: MCC NEET UG 2024 Counselling Starts.ummid.com The Medical Counseling Committee (MCC) has started through its official website mcc.nic.in from today i.e. Wednesday August 14, 2024 Online Registration for MCC NEET UG Counselling 2024 Round 1.
UMMID(2024-08-15). UP NEET UG 2024 Counselling schedule out, details here.ummid.com The Directorate General of Medical Education and Training Uttar Pradesh (DGME UP) has published on its official website upneet.gov.in the UP NEET UG 2024 Counselling Schedule for the year 2024-25 (NEET UG 2024 Counselling Date and Time).
UMMID(2024-08-15). NASA claim of water reservoirs on Mars sparks debate.ummid.com The American space agency NASA Monday claimed evidence of liquid water reservoirs underneath the Mars surface, sparking a debate about the possiblity of human life on the Red Planet.
UMMID(2024-08-15). Hajj 2025 application starts at hajcommittee.gov.in.ummid.com The Haj Committee of India has started receiving Hajj Application Form (HAF) of the pilgrims who are willing to embark on Hajj 2025 (Haj 1446 AH) through its website hajcommittee.gov.in from today i.e. Tuesday August 13, 2024.
UMMID(2024-08-15). Steps to Check: DTE Maha Post SSC Diploma 2024 Round 2 Allotment.ummid.com Directorate of Technical Education (DTE) Maharashtra is set to publish on its official website poly24.dtemaharashtra.gov.in today i.e. Wednesday August 14, 2024 the result of CAP Round 2 Seat Allotment of the students seeking admission in First Year Post SSC Diploma Technical and Polytechnic Courses in Engineering/Technology for the year 2024-25.
UMMID(2024-08-15). How Islamophobia, misinformation added fuel to UK riots?ummid.com The recent riots in the UK have made one thing clear that the far-right is on the increase in Europe and elsewhere too, including India. Further in its vilifying campaigns its in now-a-days heled by the rising social media, and the time has come to reign-in the social media's negative use.
UMMID(2024-08-15). For Elon Musk, Arabic is language of enemies, says daughter.ummid.com American multi-billionaire Elon Musk's trans daughter, Vivian Jenna Wilson, in a sensational social media post said the SpaceX Chief and X owner, used to say Arabic is the language of enemies.
UMMID(2024-08-15). Apply now, MP NEET UG 2024 Counselling starts.ummid.com Department of Medical Education (DME) Madhya Pradesh has started through its official website dme.mponline.gov.in registration of students who wish to participate in MP NEET UG Medical (MBBS) and Dental (BDS) Counselling 2024 from today i.e. Monday August 12, 2024.
| REUTERS | (2024-08-15). Japan firms favor Harris presidency over Trump for business.tribune.com.pk More Japanese companies believe a Kamala Harris presidency in the US would be better for their businesses than a second Donald Trump administration, a Reuters survey showed on Thursday, reflecting the respondents concerns about protectionism and policy unpredictability. | The outcome of November's US presidential election is being closely watched by countries around the world. But Japan is a close ally of Washington, with tens of thousands of US troops stationed there, and its businesses would feel the impact of a renewed US-China trade war since both are among its top trading partners. | Some 43% of Japanese…
EDWIN(2024-08-15). NSG hosts symposium on China-Africa relations.sanews.gov.za NSG hosts symposium on China-Africa relations | China-Africa Media and Publishing, in collaboration with the National School of Government of South Africa, is set to hold a symposium titled: "The Governance of China: Forging a Closer China-Africa Community of a Shared Future, in Pretoria on Thursday. | Thursday's event will bring together South African and Chinese government officials, scholars, experts, and journalists for a robust exchange of ideas and insights. | The seminar serves as a critical forum to discuss and shape the future of China-Africa relations and is a side precursor event to the upcoming Beij…
| News Desk | (2024-08-15). Reporter faces scrutiny over AI-generated content in news articles.tribune.com.pk The use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) by a reporter from the Cody Enterprise has come to light, raising concerns about the integrity of journalism. | Powell Tribune reporter CJ Baker first noticed something was amiss when quotes from Wyoming's governor and a local prosecutor in a competitor's articles seemed slightly off. The robotic phrasing in several stories only heightened his suspicions. | The tipping point came in a June 26 article about comedian Larry the Cable Guy being chosen as the grand marshal for a local parade. The piece concluded with an unnecessary explanation of the "inverted pyra…
The Independent(2024-08-15). KITEEZI TRAGEDY: 120 taking temporary shelter, death toll rises to 30.independent.co.ug KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | An investigation by the Uganda Police Force, KCCA, and the Office of the Prime Minister has says that thirty-three households were affected by the collapse of the Kiteezi landfill. According to the findings, only 120 people were registered in the temporary shelter at Kiteezi Church of Uganda Primary School playground …
NEOB(2024-08-15). NPA Aspirant Prosecutor Programme back on track.sanews.gov.za NPA Aspirant Prosecutor Programme back on track | The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has announced that it will reinstate the much vaunted Aspirant Prosecutor Programme. | The programme was suspended this year due to budget constraints. | "In 2022/23, the NPA absorbed over 1000 law graduates into its Aspirant Prosecutor Programme. Due to the unplanned budget cuts, many of these aspirants could not be given contracts after completion of the programme. | "The recent improvement in the NPA's budget situation has allowed the organisation to offer contracts to many aspirants that are already in the system, gradu…
noemail(2024-08-15). Independence Day Celebrations Across India: Key Highlights.devdiscourse.com Independence Day celebrations nationwide will be commenced with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's highly anticipated speech. Various state-level events are planned with significant participation from political and social leaders.
GABIK(2024-08-15). KZN CoGTA budget to empower traditional leadership, enhance local governance.sanews.gov.za KZN CoGTA budget to empower traditional leadership, enhance local governance | KwaZulu-Natal Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) MEC, Thulasizwe Buthelezi, has presented the department's R1.8 billion, which is aimed at bolstering traditional leadership, enhancing local governance, and driving community development in the province. | Tabling the department's budget before the KwaZulu-Natal Legislature this week, Buthelezi said one of the cornerstones of the budget is the empowerment of amakhosi as cultural custodians. | To foster collaboration and address challenges faced by traditional communit…
| Reuters | (2024-08-15). Trump drops identity attacks, focuses on Harris's policies and insults.tribune.com.pk Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump launched a series of personal and policy-based attacks against Democratic rival Kamala Harris during a speech on Wednesday in Asheville, North Carolina. This comes as Trump faces a challenging period where his lead in opinion polls has significantly diminished. | Some of Trump's allies, donors, and advisers have expressed concerns about his attacks on Harris's intellect, suggesting he should focus more on criticising her policy record instead. | During the speech, Trump avoided questioning Harris's racial identity and instead provided more detailed policy critique…
| Reuters | (2024-08-15). Fans' excitement for Taylor Swift at Wembley overshadows security concerns.tribune.com.pk Fans arriving at Taylor Swift's concert in London on Thursday said solidarity among fellow Swifties was helping to dispel any security concerns they had after her Vienna concerts were cancelled last week. | The US singer-songwriter is back in London for five dates before her record-breaking Eras tour returns to North America. | Her three shows in Vienna were cancelled after a planned attack was foiled by authorities, leaving some 195,000 fans grappling with sorrow, anger and disbelief. | Some of them rushed to buy tickets for the London dates, which are available for about 690 pounds ($886) on resale sites.
newleftreview(2024-08-15). Sanjay Subrahmanyam: Blood and Bombast.newleftreview.org Sanjay Subrahmanyam on Vinayak Chaturvedi, Hindutva and Violence and Janaki Bakhle, Savarkar and the Making of Hindutva. Intellectual biographies of Hindu nationalism's Mazzini-inspired theoretician.
Juliette Rousselot(2024-08-15). Need for an urgent rethink of international response to the human rights crisis in Afghanistan.fidh.org Three years after the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan on August 15, 2021, the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH), as part of the Alliance for Human Rights in Afghanistan, joins eight other international human rights organisations to highlight concerns regarding the international response to human rights violations committed by the Taliban in Afghanistan. Three years after the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan on August 15, 2021, we, the undersigned organizations, remain (…) | – |
Carmen Russell-Sluchansky(2024-08-15). Exclusive: Pa. Hispanic voters shift heavy to Harris following Biden's exit.whyy.org What questions do you have about the 2024 elections? What major issues do you want candidates to address? Recent polling shows Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris is beating Republican nominee Donald Trump among Pennsylvania voters — However, a poll by TelevisaUnivision's Strategy & Insights provided to WHYY News…
| News Desk | (2024-08-15). Modi calls for an end to India's religion-based laws, faces minority opposition.tribune.com.pk Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has once again advocated for the implementation of a uniform civil code, replacing India's religion-based laws. | Speaking at the Independence Day ceremony at Red Fort in New Delhi, PM Modi said that a secular civil code is essential for national unity, but acknowledged that the move has faced opposition from some minority groups. | PM Modi stated that a comprehensive discussion on the matter is necessary, highlighting that the current system, which governs personal matters like marriage, divorce, adoption, and inheritance through multiple religious laws, promotes division a…
Aída Chávez(2024-08-15). A Presidential Ticket That Supports the War Powers Act.theintercept.com When President Barack Obama wanted to bomb Syria in 2013 following reports that Bashar al-Assad was using chemical weapons on his own people, Rep. Tim Walz, D-Minn., who represented a rural district in southern Minnesota, went to a local grocery store. | Walz stood outside the store and asked everybody that came out whether they supported bombing Syria. Every single person said no. | "He was clearly stunned because he told us that story the next time we talked to him," said Cathy Murphy, president of the Minnesota Peace Project, which has lobbied Walz on a range of foreign policy issues over the years. "It's l…
| Anadolu Agency | (2024-08-15). Turkish President Erdogan pushes for reforming UN Security Council.tribune.com.pk Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has strongly endorsed UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres' recent remarks on reforming the Security Council, emphasizing the need for a more equitable global system that includes African representation. | In a statement addressing Guterres' X post, Erdogan said: "The structure of UN Security Council, which is far from fulfilling its duty to ensure global peace and security, must be changed fundamentally." | Erdogan's comments came after Guterres' statement, saying: "The Security Council was designed by the victors of World War II. The world has changed. The world has ch…
| news.desk | (2024-08-15). Gillespie explains rationale behind selecting single spinner for Bangladesh series.tribune.com.pk Jason Gillespie, coach of Pakistan's Test team, defended the decision to select only one specialist spinner, Abrar Ahmed, for the upcoming Test series against Bangladesh, starting on August 21. | Gillespie highlighted the balance and potential within the squad, including the dual capabilities of Salman Ali Agha as a specialist spinner. | Gillespie detailed the reasons behind the selection strategy during a press briefing. "We consider both Salman Ali Agha and Abrar Ahmed as special spinners. Salman has shown considerable skill with his off-spin, while Abrar is emerging as a fine talent in his early career," he…
The Independent(2024-08-15). Advertising body unveils 3rd edition of the annual industry Silverback Awards.independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Advertising Association (UAA) in partnership with Loeries and the Uganda Marketers Society (UMS) has officially unveiled the 3rd edition of the Silverback Awards 2024 to be held on November 23, 2024, in Kampala. Under the theme "Innovative Sustainable Marketing: Harnessing Ethics, Impact, and Profitability in the Digital Age" the …
SM Saifee Islam(2024-08-15). Semiconductor Tech Is a New Battlefield in the US—China Rivalry.fairobserver.com Semiconductor chips, or microchips, are the tiny brains that run countless devices we use each day. These marvels power everything from refrigerators to smartphones, car navigation to wearable tech. The ever-growing demand for smart devices has created a desire for smaller, faster and more efficient chips. This pursuit of miniaturization has propelled the semiconductor industry…
The Independent(2024-08-15). Gen Muhoozi announces 1 year extension for expiring ID cards.independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | With about 15.8 million Ugandan National IDs set to expire between August 2024 to December 2025, Government has decided to extend the validity of all these cards by one year. Gen David Muhoozi, Minister of State for Internal Affairs told Parliament's Committee of Defense today that the body responsible for registrations and …
| Anadolu Agency | (2024-08-15). Internet disruptions could cost Pakistan $300m, IT group warns.tribune.com.pk Pakistan could lose up to $300 million because of internet disruptions, an IT group warned Thursday. | "We see a careless and reckless implementation of the national firewall that threatens to strangle the IT industry before its maturity," said Ali Ihsan from the Pakistan Software Houses Association. "The internet, its reliability, quality, and throughput are of national interest. Anyone acting against it should review their decisions." | Amid the government's attempt at controlling social media content, Pakistani netizens have complained about a slowdown in internet services which have become routine. | Many…
| REUTERS | (2024-08-15). PM candidate to be chosen ahead of Thailand's parliamentary vote.tribune.com.pk The biggest party in Thailand's caretaker government will meet on Thursday to choose a successor for dismissed former premier Srettha Thavisin, as it races to shore up its alliance a day ahead of a pivotal parliamentary vote on a new prime minister. | Thailand is again gripped by political drama less than a year after real estate mogul Srettha rose to power following weeks of parliamentary deadlock, with his Pheu Thai Party scrambling to retain control and deliver on its stalled populist agenda amid a stuttering economy. | The Constitutional Court's dismissal of Srettha on Wednesday was the latest hammer blow…
| Pop Culture & Art | (2024-08-15). Jim Jones challenges Lil Yachty to a $1000 drip challenge over New York fashion diss.tribune.com.pk Jim Jones, a rapper known for his sharp fashion sense and deep pride as a New Yorker, recently responded to some controversial remarks made by Lil Yachty about New York's fashion scene. | In a statement that stirred quite a bit of backlash on social media, Yachty suggested that Atlanta, not New York, is the true epicenter of streetwear and fashion culture. | As expected, the comment did not sit well with many, including Jones, who decided to address the issue head-on. | In a video that quickly went viral, Jim Jones responded to Yachty's claim, though he did so in a playful and amicable manner. | He expressed h…
| our.correspondent | (2024-08-15). What is Mpox? Everything to know about the virus declared a 'global health emergency'.tribune.com.pk For the second time since 2022, the World Health Organization (WHO) on Wednesday raised the highest alert by declaring Mpox a global health emergency as 14,000 cases have been reported with 524 deaths in Africa with the potential to reach other continents. | What is Mpox? | Mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, is a viral illness caused by the monkeypox virus, which is part of the same family as smallpox. | Originally identified in monkeys, the disease can infect various animals and humans. | Although historically rare, recent outbreaks have demonstrated its potential for widespread transmission. | While generall…
The Independent(2024-08-15). Uganda, Kenya embrace green transport with rapid adoption of e-bikes.independent.co.ug KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | In Kenya's capital Nairobi, motorcycles have become an essential choice for residents due to their flexibility, convenience and affordability, with an increasing number of electric models on the roads. Driven by growing environmental awareness and technological advancements, many African countries have begun actively promoting electric motorcycles in recent years to …
noemail(2024-08-15). Market Analysts Eyeing Crucial Economic Data Releases.devdiscourse.com Market analysts are closely monitoring economic data this week as recent releases are set to influence interest rate decisions from the Federal Reserve and the Bank of England. The outcome of U.S. retail sales and Britain's GDP reports could sway currency markets significantly.
noemail(2024-08-15). Modi Advocates for 'One Nation, One Election' on Independence Day.devdiscourse.com Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a compelling case for 'one nation, one election' during his Independence Day address on Thursday. He urged political parties to unite in realizing this vision, noting that frequent elections hinder the nation's progress.
The Independent(2024-08-15). NFA reports 700 illegal land titles in forest reserves.independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Forestry Authority-NFA has revealed that there are 703 illegal land titles in different forest reserves. According to Stuart Maniraguha, the Acting Executive Director of NFA, the discoveries were made between last month and the beginning of August during the process to ascertain the extent of forest degradation. "Recently, …
| Pop Culture & Art | (2024-08-15). 'Hollywood Squares' host Peter Marshall dies at 98.tribune.com.pk Peter Marshall, the Emmy-winning host of the iconic game show "Hollywood Squares," passed away on Thursday in Encino at the age of 98 due to kidney failure. | His wife, Laurie, confirmed that he died peacefully at home. | Marshall, born Ralph Pierre LaCock in Huntington, West Virginia, had a prolific career in entertainment. | He hosted more than 5,000 episodes of the original "Hollywood Squares," earning five Emmy Awards from 19 nominations. | Marshall's career began as an NBC Radio page and usher at Paramount Theater before serving as a DJ for Armed Forces Radio during his Army service. | He later developed…
theonion(2024-08-15). SATIRE: Pregnant Women Turned Away From ERs Despite Federal Law.theonion.com An Associated Press analysis of federal hospital investigations found that more than 100 pregnant women in medical distress who sought help from emergency rooms were turned away or negligently treated since 2022, with the Center for Reproductive Rights asking the government to investigate whether the hospitals…
newleftreview(2024-08-15). Cédric Durand: Landscapes of Capital.newleftreview.org A critical engagement with the work of Brett Christophers, whose books—The New Enclosure, Rentier Capitalism, Our Lives in Their Portfolios and The Price Is Wrong—unfold a novel critique of the 'rentier stage' of contemporary capitalism, in the tradition of radical historical geography developed by Lefebvre, Harvey and Davis.
The Independent(2024-08-15). King Mswati III of Eswatini in Jinja, visits Kiira Motors.independent.co.ug Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | King Mswati III of Eswatini has today visited the he Kiira Vehicle Plant and has hailed Uganda for having a project of this magnitude being undertaken — in Africa and which is 100% owned, driven, and operated by Africans. He also welcomed a proposal to build a partnership …
Maxime Duriez(2024-08-15). Egypt: Human rights organisations condemn the targeting of ElMaraya for culture and arts and call for the protection of cultural institutions.fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) is co-signing a call to the Egyptian authorities to end their harassement and repression of independent cultural organisations in Egypt. The political regime's continued use of security services, police crackdowns, arrests and prison sentencing to intimidate artists and cultural workers must stop. 13 August 2024. The signatories of this statement condemn the Egyptian security forces' raid on the headquarters of ElMaraya for Culture and (…) | – | /…
The Independent(2024-08-15). WHO declares mpox global public health emergency, reports over 14,000 cases and 524 deaths.independent.co.ug GENEVA | Xinhua | The World Health Organization (WHO) declared Wednesday mpox a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC), sounding the alarm over its potential for further international transmission. "Today, the emergency committee met and advised me that, in its view, the situation constitutes a public health emergency of international concern. I have accepted …
Hugo GABBERO(2024-08-15). Greece: Continued judicial harassment of migrants' rights defender Panayote Dimitras.fidh.org The recent summons by the Athens Magistrate marks a new development in Mr Dimitras' long history of judicial harassment, this time also prospecting the criminal prosecution of his wife, constituting a major violation of their right to defend human rights as well as of the recently adopted European Union (EU) anti-SLAPP Directive. The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders (FIDH-OMCT) urges the Greek authorities to put an immediate end to this practice of harassment and to (…) | – |
noemail(2024-08-15). Congress Criticizes Omission of Nehru from President's Address.devdiscourse.com The Congress on Thursday strongly objected to Jawaharlal Nehru's omission from the list of iconic independence movement personalities in President Droupadi Murmu's address. They accused the government of attempting to erase India's first prime minister from history.
| Anadolu Agency | (2024-08-15). UN team to probe Bangladesh unrest student deaths.tribune.com.pk A UN fact-finding team will visit Bangladesh next week to set up a probe of hundreds of deaths during recent student-led protests which led the prime minister to step down, UN officials announced on Thursday. | An independent inquiry commission will be funded and led by the UN, said Gwyn Lewis, the UN resident coordinator in Bangladesh, after a meeting in the capital Dhaka with Touhid Hossai, foreign policy advisor in the country's transitional government. | The time frame and an action plan will be finalized soon, Lewis added. | Earlier on Wednesday, the UN human rights chief, Volker Turk, made a phone call t…
| Pop Culture & Art | (2024-08-15). James Charles trends on Twitter/X after explicit video surfaces.tribune.com.pk James Charles, the renowned makeup artist and YouTube personality, is trending on Twitter following the circulation of an explicit video that allegedly features him. The video, which claims to be a sex tape, has quickly spread across various social media platforms, drawing significant attention and igniting online controversy. | The video's sudden appearance has led to a flood of comments on Charles' recent Instagram posts, with many users speculating about the video's authenticity and expressing their shock. As of now, Charles has not publicly addressed the situation. | James Charles, born on May 23, 1999, in…
tn.ai(2024-08-15). Iran Defense Minister Nominee Outlines Strategic Military Development Plans.tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh, nominated by Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to head the Ministry of Defense, submitted comprehensive proposals to parliament aimed at further advancing the country's defense capabilities.
newleftreview(2024-08-15). Grey Anderson: Imperium Uncloaked.newleftreview.org Grey Anderson on Tom Stevenson, Someone Else's Empire. Lucid anatomization of the American imperium, with a devastating assessment of the UK's equerry role.
| REUTERS | (2024-08-15). Harris to prioritize grocery costs, child tax credit in economic agenda.tribune.com.pk Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris's economic agenda will focus on lowering the cost of groceries, housing and healthcare, bolstering the child tax credit and drawing a contrast with Republican Donald Trump on tariffs and taxes, aides and advisers said. | Harris, the US vice president, plans to lay out some details of her economic plan in a speech in North Carolina on Friday that will touch on lowering costs and "price gouging," a sign of how important consumer prices are to voters in the Nov. 5 election. | Inflation fell to below 3% for the first time in nearly 3 1/2 years in July, the Labor Depa…
| Pop Culture & Art | (2024-08-15). Sofía Vergara reveals her brother was killed by a cartel and reflects on her role as Griselda Blanco.tribune.com.pk Sofía Vergara, known for her comedic role as Gloria Pritchett in "Modern Family," has opened up about her challenging journey to portraying the infamous Colombian drug lord Griselda Blanco in Netflix's "Griselda." Vergara, who also serves as an executive producer for the series, revealed that her passion for the project was deeply personal, stemming from the murder of her brother, Rafael, by a Colombian cartel in 1996. | Reflecting on her brother's death, Vergara stated, "It destroyed my family. It destroyed my mom. It changed our lives completely." Despite the tragedy, she was drawn to the story of Bla…
The Independent(2024-08-15). EULOGY: Tamale Mirundi was a patriot.independent.co.ug COMMENT | URN | The country is reeling with the death of renowned media practitioner and former presidential press secretary, Joseph Tamale Mirundi who passed on yesterday (August 14) at Kisubi Hospital. Mirundi, aged 60 , has currently been holding the portfolio of Senior Presidential Advisor on Media and pubic relations. Son to Molly Namatovu and …
noemail(2024-08-15). China's Housing Market Faces Steep Decline Amid Lingering Economic Concerns.devdiscourse.com China's new home prices fell at their fastest pace in nine years in July, as a slew of support policies failed to stabilize prices and restore confidence in the struggling property sector. This prolonged housing market slump is weighing heavily on the world's second-largest economy and its consumers, raising questions over Beijing's 5% GDP target for 2024.
| Pop Culture & Art | (2024-08-15). Dr Disrespect teases return, deletes tweet about texting minor.tribune.com.pk Dr Disrespect has announced that he will "be back soon" after deleting a tweet where he admitted to messaging a minor on Twitch. | This admission has caused significant backlash, leading several companies, including Midnight Society, to sever ties with him. | The controversy began when Dr Disrespect, whose real name is Herschel "Guy" Beahm IV, confirmed that he was banned from Twitch in 2020 due to these allegations, which were brought to light by two former Twitch employees. | In response to the backlash, Dr Disrespect has remained active on social media, sharing cryptic messages and images that hint at his r…
The Independent(2024-08-15). EULOGY: 10 lessons from Joseph Tamale Mirundi.independent.co.ug COMMENT | LEONARD RONALD EGESA | From his own enigmatic life to his diatribes on radio against a selected personality, cause or belief unto his political choices, these are my top 10 lessons from the life of the fallen media icon Joseph Tamale Mirundi Sr. 1. Political power is all about influence and advantage Joseph …
The Independent(2024-08-15). Kyambogo lecturer used drug to defile visually impaired girl.independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Dismissed Kyambogo University Lecturer Dr. Eron Lawrence administered date-rape drugs before defiling a visually impaired underage girl prosecutors told the Nakawa Chief Magistrates Court. Dr Eron was appearing before the court where he is being tried on charges of aggravated defilement The Prosecution led by State Attorney Eunice Mbaine tendered …
| News Desk | (2024-08-15). World's heaviest man sheds 542 kg in remarkable transformation.tribune.com.pk Khalid bin Mohsen Shaari, once recognised as the world's heaviest man, has achieved a remarkable transformation, shedding 542 kilograms with the support of Saudi Arabia's former King Abdullah. | In 2013, Shaari, who had been bedridden for over three years and weighed 610 kilograms, drew the attention of King Abdullah, who arranged for him to receive extensive medical care at no cost. | As the second heaviest person ever recorded, Shaari was in a critical state, relying entirely on friends and family for assistance. | Moved by Shaari's plight, King Abdullah coordinated a plan that involved a team of 30 medical…
Sebastian Schà§ffer(2024-08-15). FO ∞ Talks Can Europe Vote Itself Out of Its Crisis?fairobserver.com In this edition of FO ∞ Talks, Peter Isackson, Fair Observer Chief Strategy Officer, discusses the 2024 European Union Parliament elections with Fair Observer Editor at Large Alex Gloy and Institute of the Danube and Central Europe Director Sebastian Schaffer. Politics in France have been coming to a boil. The past elections symbolize the lessons people…
Sheren Falah Saab(2024-08-15). 'Remember our names': Fearing oblivion, young Gazans recorded last wills before dying.haaretz.com A soccer player who never left his home, an economist who wants to raise political awareness and a filmmaker who continues to provide content even after death. They are among the 40,000 killed in Gaza since the start of the war. More than death, many feared becoming 'just a number' — and took steps to ensure they would not be forgotten…
tn.ai(2024-08-15). IRGC Commander Honors Martyrdom of Military Adviser in Syria.tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The commander of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps issued a message of condolence following the martyrdom of Colonel Ahmadreza Afshari, an IRGC aerospace officer who was killed due to injuries sustained during an airstrike in Syria.
Mike Walter(2024-08-15). The Heat: China-Brazil Ties.america.cgtn.com Fifty years after establishing diplomatic relations, China is now Brazil's top trading partner. In 2023, bilateral trade between the two countries exceeded $157 billion U.S. dollars. There are currently more than 300 Chinese companies operating in Brazil spanning electricity, infrastructure and electric vehicles. | Joining the discussion: | Jiang Shixue is a Professor and Director of the Center for Latin American Studies at Shanghai University. |
| Reuters | (2024-08-15). Turkey, Iraq strengthen security ties with new military pact.tribune.com.pk Turkey and Iraq have signed a memorandum of understanding on military, security and counter-terrorism cooperation, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said on Thursday, after two days of high-level security talks in Ankara. | The neighbouring countries have in recent years been at loggerheads over Ankara's cross-border military operations against the outlawed Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) militants based in northern Iraq's mountainous region. | Iraq has said the operations violate its sovereignty, but Ankara says they are needed to protect itself. | Ties have improved since last year, when they agreed to hold…
Nicole Leonard(2024-08-15). Philly area health officials are seeing cases of dengue fever among travelers as outbreaks grow abroad.whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Parts of the world are experiencing particularly severe outbreaks of dengue fever this year, and it's causing a rising number of infections The mosquito-borne disease is not endemic to the U.S., but there have been
| Pop Culture & Art | (2024-08-15). Michael Rubin admits he banned Kendrick Lamar's diss track at 4th of July party for Drake.tribune.com.pk Michael Rubin, the founder of Fanatics, has revealed that he personally requested Kendrick Lamar's diss track "Not Like Us" not be played during his star-studded Fourth of July party out of respect for his close friend, Drake. | The revelation came during Rubin's recent appearance on The Breakfast Club, where he opened up about his decision to keep the party's playlist free from any music that could stir up tensions. | Rubin explained that with Drake in attendance, he felt it was important to avoid playing any tracks that could potentially make the rapper uncomfortable. | "I just didn't think it was appropriat…
The Independent(2024-08-15). Do women need more sleep than men?independent.co.ug Age and hormones contribute to a greater need for sleep among women ANALYSIS | AGENCIES | Women and men love to debate the differences between the sexes. But here's the reality: Science confirms that women not only need more quality sleep than their male counterparts, but they also have a more challenging time getting it. Societal …
Jennifer Lynn(2024-08-15). John Oates returns to his roots for Philadelphia Folk Festival 2024.whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Singer-songwriter John Oates is reconnecting with his roots in the Philly region this week. | Oates, who grew up in North Wales, Pennsylvania, will perform at Cape May's Convention Hall on Thursday and headline the Philadelphia Folk Festival in Upper Salford, Montgomery County, this weekend. | Oates met Daryl Hall at Temple University. The duo formed the band Daryl Hall and John Oates in the 1970s and enjoyed international fame over the course of five decades. Among their en…
The Independent(2024-08-15). SC Villa secures Namboole to host continetnal match against Ethiopia's CBE.independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPEDENT | Uganda Premier League reigning champions SC Villa has secured Mandela National Stadium, Namboole to host their 1st preliminary round of the TotalEnegries CAF Champions League. SC Villa reached an agreement with the UPDF Engineering Brigade, the contractors responsible for Mandela National Stadium (Namboole), to host the match against Commercial Bank …
noemail(2024-08-15). Mainland China Stocks Surge Amid Hopes for Stimulus and U.S. Rate Cuts.devdiscourse.com Mainland China stocks experienced an uptick on Thursday, driven by anticipations of increased stimulus after a series of disappointing economic metrics. Hong Kong markets mirrored regional gains bolstered by U.S. inflation data, suggesting potential Federal Reserve rate cuts in September.
newleftreview(2024-08-15). Tony Wood: Mexico in Flux.newleftreview.org Against the rightward trend of the Old World, countries in Latin America continue to favour governments of the left. The resounding mandate for Claudia Sheinbaum in Mexico's presidential election confirms Morena's hegemony within the new party system. Where exactly on the political map should its project be placed?
Cathy Bussewitz(2024-08-15). Federal ban on noncompete agreements comes under legal attack.whyy.org The federal government wants to make it easier for employees to quit a job and work for a competitor. But some companies say a new rule created by the Federal Trade Commission will make it hard to protect trade secrets and investments they make in their employees. | At least three companies have sued the FTC after it voted to ban noncompete agreements, which prevent employees from working for competitors for a period of time after leaving a job. Their cases are now pending in Florida, Pennsylvania and Texas and the issue could end up in front of the U.S. Supreme Court. | Here's what you should know about noncompe…
newleftreview(2024-08-15). Rebecca Lossin: The Multiple Gaze.newleftreview.org Resisting the erasure of working-class life in the American rust belt, the critical photography of LaToya Ruby Frazier combines intimate portraiture with representations of capital's flight. Rebecca Lossin reflects on MoMA's recent retrospective of her work—and on the cultural politics of documentary image-making in an age saturated with the visual.
| natasha.raheel | (2024-08-15). Pakistani community in Paris buoyed by Arshad Nadeem's feat on Independence Day.tribune.com.pk The Pakistani community in Paris celebrated the Independence Day on August 14, marking it as special due to Arshad Nadeem's incredible feat here on August 8 where he broke the Olympic record with a massive 92.97m in the javelin throw event. | One of the older members of the Pakistani community, Raja Karamat Ali was present at the Pakistan embassy in Paris with his grandsons and distributed badges made especially for 14th August with the athlete's pictures in action. | "I want to congratulate everyone on Independence Day, and want to say that this day has been made special this time by Arshad Nadeem. He is a gi…
| Pop Culture & Art | (2024-08-15). Brad Pitt sees his acting career in its "last leg" – but it's not what you think.tribune.com.pk Brad Pitt sees his acting career entering a new chapter, describing it as the "last leg," but clarifies that he's not retiring. | In a recent interview for GQ Magazine alongside George Clooney, Pitt explained that he views his career as having distinct seasons. He described the initial excitement of starting out, followed by the challenges and rewards of achieving success, and now, a period of reflection and contemplation about the final years of his career. | At 60, Pitt acknowledges the physical limitations of aging but draws inspiration from 95-year-old architect Frank Gehry, who remains active and creative…
| Pop Culture & Art | (2024-08-15). Drake posts Top Gun references on Instagram, fans speculate on Iceman-inspired new album.tribune.com.pk Drake has been dropping a series of enigmatic hints that have fans buzzing with speculation about his next big project. | The rapper recently released three new songs as part of his "100 Gigs" drop, but it's clear that these tracks are just the beginning. | Fans believe that Drake is gearing up for a major album release, and they've zeroed in on one key detail: his apparent obsession with the character Iceman from the classic film Top Gun. | Over the past few weeks, Drake has been posting a series of cryptic images on his burner account, including several photos of Finnish Formula One driver Kimi Räikk&ou…
The Independent(2024-08-15). Ministry admits TVET curriculum doesn't cater for special needs students.independent.co.ug KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Education and Sports has admitted that the existing Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) curriculum doesn't cater for students with special educational needs (SNE). This revelation comes in response to increasing concerns from educators, parents, and advocacy groups about the lack of inclusivity and relevance in …
Oliver Parken(2024-08-15). On Thin Ice: Another Fire Aboard A Coast Guard Icebreaker Underscores Glaring Capability Gap.twz.com A fire that recently broke out onboard the medium icebreaker USCGC Healy has forced the vessel to abandon its annual summer Arctic patrol. The incident highlights the inadequacy of the Coast Guard's current icebreaker fleet, which Healy represents half of and the other ship is in dry dock getting a much-needed overhaul in an attempt to extend its service life even further. | Healy
hindustantimes(2024-08-15). Kolkata Horror: Victim's Last Diary Entry Reveals Heartbreaking Details | Rape-Murder | CBI | Police.hindustantimes.com Father of Kolkata doctor, who was raped and murdered on August 9, has revealed what his daughter wrote in her last diary entry. The father, in an interview to India Today, revealed that his daughter wanted to become gold medalist in her MD course. "But everything is shattered now," the grieving father said. Watch this video for more information.
| Pop Culture & Art | (2024-08-15). Rob Schneider pleads for forgiveness from daughter Elle King after anti-drag and homophobic comments.tribune.com.pk Rob Schneider is seeking forgiveness from his daughter, singer Elle King, after she criticized him during an appearance on Bunnie XO's "Dumb Blonde" podcast, where she harshly condemned his recent anti-drag and anti-LGBTQ remarks. | King openly discussed their strained relationship, stating that she currently has no interest in speaking to him. | In a new interview with Tucker Carlson, Schneider responded to King's comments, saying, "It's fun being a parent, isn't it?" He expressed his love for his daughter and acknowledged that he failed to be the father she needed when he was younger. | "Well I just want to…
noemail(2024-08-15). PM Modi Advocates for Secular Civil Code in Independence Day Address.devdiscourse.com Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday advocated for the implementation of a secular civil code, describing it as a necessity for modern India. Speaking from the Red Fort on Independence Day, Modi asserted that the existing set of laws function as a 'communal civil code' and are discriminatory.
| News Desk | (2024-08-15). Global cancer deaths among men expected to surge up to 93% by 2050, study reveals.tribune.com.pk A recent study published in the American Cancer Society's peer-reviewed journal, Cancer, projects a significant increase in cancer cases and deaths among men worldwide by 2050. | According to the research, cancer deaths among men are predicted to rise by 93%, with cancer cases expected to increase by 84% between 2022 and 2050. | The study highlights that these alarming increases will be more pronounced among men aged 65 and older, particularly in countries and territories with low to medium human development indices. | The Global Cancer Observatory data was used to analyze over 30 types of cancer across 185 co…
sputnikglobe(2024-08-15). 'They Need a Scapegoat': US Favored Japanese Leader to Step Down.sputnikglobe.com At the end of 2023, Kishida had announced that he was stepping down as the leader of the Kochikai faction of the ruling LDP following a years-long ticket sales scandal. Five LDP factions were accused of allegedly underreporting income in political funds reports.
newleftreview(2024-08-15). Radhika Desai: Peak Hindutva?newleftreview.org As Modi's BJP loses its overall majority, Radhika Desai examines the part played by India's capitalist conglomerates in his rise—and the contradictions on which their strategy has foundered. The economic crisis of the parched countryside as brake on Hindutva's forward march.
| news.desk | (2024-08-15). Matthew Perry's assistant among five arrested in connection with ketamine overdose death.tribune.com.pk In a significant development, federal authorities have charged five individuals linked to the death of actor Matthew Perry, who succumbed to a ketamine overdose last year. | Among those charged are Perry's personal assistant, Kenneth Iwamasa, and two doctors accused of supplying the actor with large quantities of the drug. US Attorney Martin Estrada revealed the charges on Thursday, detailing how the doctors allegedly exploited Perry's addiction. | Estrada disclosed that the doctors had provided Perry with substantial amounts of ketamine and expressed in a text message their curiosity about the extent of Perry…
tn.ai(2024-08-15). Growing Iran-India Ties to Benefit Region: FM.tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran's caretaker foreign minister said the growing ties between Tehran and New Delhi will benefit the region and improve regional peace and stability.
Isaac Nellist, Riley Breen, Jacob Andrewartha(2024-08-15). Green Left News Podcast Ep 48: Closing the Gap, far-right riots in Britain & US elections.greenleft.org.au Isaac Nellist and Riley Breen are joined by Socialist Alliance national co-convenor Jacob Andrewartha to discuss the latest Closing the Gap report, far-right riots in Britain and the political situation in the United States heading towards the November election.
tn.ai(2024-08-15). Iran Commemorates Anniversary of Iran-Iraq War Prisoners' Release.tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The General Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces commemorated the release anniversary of the prisoners of war from Iraq, emphasizing that the country's independence and dignity stem from the nation's enduring fight for freedom.
theonion(2024-08-15). SATIRE: Coworker Asks If Woman Interested In Reliving Childhood Trauma On Work Volleyball Team.theonion.com IOWA CITY, IA—Framing the offer as an enriching opportunity for exercise and a fun change of pace, area marketing manager Kyle Sanchez asked Thursday if his coworker Brittany Price might be interested in reliving her childhood trauma on their work volleyball team. "Hey, we're looking for a few more people for the…
Gabriel Donahue(2024-08-15). Chester Pike facelift: Delco officials propose upgrades for a thoroughfare more friendly to pedestrians and bicyclists.whyy.org Have a question about Philly's neighborhoods or the systems that shape them? PlanPhilly reporters want to hear from you! Chester Pike in Delaware County could soon have narrower car lanes, bike paths and wider sidewalks. | The proposed improvements are part of a recommendation by Conshohocken-based Colliers Engineering to alleviate traffic woes and support more pedestrian- and bike-friendly towns. | About five years ago, community leaders from Sharon Hill, Glenolden, Norwood, Prospect Park and Ridley Park converged to c…
noemail(2024-08-15). Atlanta Fed President Bostic Signals Possible September Rate Cut.devdiscourse.com Raphael Bostic, President of the Atlanta Federal Reserve, has shown openness to an interest rate cut in September, as mentioned in an interview with the Financial Times on Thursday. He emphasized the urgency for the U.S. central bank to act swiftly in easing monetary policy.
The Independent(2024-08-15). Kwoyelo's victims welcome conviction.independent.co.ug GULU, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Victims of atrocities committed by former Lord's Resistance Army rebel commander Thomas Kwoyelo have welcomed his conviction by the International Crimes Division of the High Court (ICD) calling it a major milestone for justice. Kwoyelo was convicted on Tuesday by the court of 44 out of 78 charges of war …
Andrea GIORGETTA(2024-08-15). Laos: Government fails in follow-up review of key civil and political rights.fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the Lao Movement for Human Rights (LMHR) welcome the assessment by the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Committee (CCPR), which gave the Lao government low grades concerning the implementation of the committee's recommendations on enforced disappearances and participation in public affairs and the right to vote. Paris, 15 August 2024. On 6 August 2024, the CCPR released its report on the follow-up to the Concluding Observations it (…) | – |
The Independent(2024-08-15). KITEEZI TRAGEDY: Methane explosion might have started garbage landslide.independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | An explosion of dangerous methane gas could have triggered the Kiteezi landfill disaster. Some of the survivors of the incident reportedly heard some explosions from the direction of the buried houses before the collapse of the landfills. On Tuesday, Kyadondo East MP, Haroon Muwada Nkunyingi in Parliament, advanced the possibility …
The Independent(2024-08-15). MTN Uganda's unveils second phase of MTN Changemakers.independent.co.ug The company plans to invest Shs 500 million in 25 projects countrywide Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | MTN Uganda, through the MTN Foundation has launched the second phase of the MTN Changemakers Initiative, a transformative program designed to drive positive social change across Uganda. This new phase will see an investment ofShs 500 million, dedicated …
The Independent(2024-08-15). UNEB criticizes govt over inadequate education funding.independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) have criticized the government for its inadequate funding of crucial educational research, which is essential for assessing student progress and improving educational outcomes. Led by Dr Tonny Muzaale, Director of Research & Development, the officers at the examinations body highlighted that, for years, the government has …
tn.ai(2024-08-15). Leader Underlines Confronting Enemy's Psychological Warfare.tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei referred to the enemy's psychological warfare against Iran and stressed the need to counter it.
| Reuters | (2024-08-15). Mauricio Pochettino set to take over as USMNT coach.tribune.com.pk Former Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino has agreed to take over as coach of the United States men's team, according to an ESPN report on Thursday. | The report said the Argentine, who has been out of work since parting ways with Chelsea in May after one season with the Premier League side, would lead the team into the 2026 World Cup being co-hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada. | According to ESPN, which cited a source, the 52-year-old Pochettino is expected to be in place as coach of the US team in time for their Sept. 7 game against Canada in Kansas City, Kansas. | The US men's team have been w…
tn.ai(2024-08-15). Iran Exports $13 Million of Handwoven Carpet in 4 Months: Official.tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The head of the Iran National Carpet and Creative Industries Center said the country exported $13 million of handwoven carpets in the first four months of the current Iranian calendar year (started March 21, 2024).
| REUTERS | (2024-08-15). VP nominee Walz accepts CBS debate with Republican's Vance in Oct.tribune.com.pk US Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Walz said on Wednesday he has agreed to debate his Republican rival JD Vance on Oct. 1, which is one of the dates for a debate proposed by CBS News. | The network said it has provided the campaigns four dates for the debate: Sept. 17, Sept. 24, Oct. 1 and Oct. 8. | Asked about a possible debate, Vance told Fox News: "I strongly suspect we're going to be there on October the 1st." Vance also said he wanted to debate Walz more than once. | Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic presidential nominee, and Republican nominee Donald Trump are scheduled to debate on A…
The Independent(2024-08-15). FINCA unveils Janet Mudoola as brand Ambassador to drive sustainable growth.independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | FINCA Uganda, a microfinance pioneer in Uganda has unveiled Janet Mudoola as its brand ambassador in a bid to further spread its financial and non-financial services to its clients. Mudoola was among the first customers served in the eastern district of Iganga by FINCA Uganda in 1992. She has signed …
Maria Calvo(2024-08-15). Apoyo de la FAO a uso sostenible de los recursos marinos de Cuba.radiohc.cu Cuba y la Organización de Naciones Unidas para la Alimentación y la Agricultura mantienen fluidas relaciones de cooperación. La FAO ha apoyado durante todos estos años diversos proyectos en la nación caribeña, mientras que técnicos cubanos han contribuido a la ejecución en otros países de iniciativas de esa agencia de la ONU.
Pablo Rafael Fuentes(2024-08-15). Se alistan actividades por asunción de mandatario dominicano.radiohc.cu La Habana, 15 ago (RHC) Hoy se espera la llegada a la República Dominicana de la mayoría de las delegaciones oficiales que asistirán mañana al acto de juramentación del reelecto presidente Luis Abinader.
Maria Calvo(2024-08-15). Vice primer ministro cubano cumple agenda de trabajo en Dominicana.radiohc.cu La Habana, 15 ago (RHC) El vice primer ministro de la República de Cuba, Jorge Luis Tapia Fonseca, cumple con una amplia agenda de trabajo en República Dominicana, encabezando la delegación cubana que asistirá a la juramentación del reelecto Presidente de ese país, Luis Abinader, el próximo viernes.
Pablo Rafael Fuentes(2024-08-15). Sistema de Naciones Unidas Cuba por elevar conciencia medioambiental.radiohc.cu La Habana, 15 ago (RHC) El Sistema de Naciones Unidas en Cuba apuesta por generar mayor conciencia ambiental y del impacto del cambio climático con acciones que involucren a jóvenes en comunidades costeras, ó una fuente autorizada.
Maria Calvo(2024-08-15). Ray Cruz y su magistral Fátima regresan a la escena en Cuba.radiohc.cu La Habana, 15 ago (RHC) El talentoso actor Ray Cruz exhibirá este sábado en la Sala Covarrubias del Teatro Nacional de Cuba su unipersonal Fátima y el Parque de La Fraternidad, muy aclamado por la crítica y la audiencia.
Pablo Rafael Fuentes(2024-08-15). Organizará India tercera Cumbre de la Voz del Sur Global.radiohc.cu La Habana, 15 ago (RHC) India efectuará la tercera Cumbre de la Voz del Sur Global el sábado venidero con el objetivo de compartir en una plataforma común perspectivas y prioridades sobre una amplia gama de temas.
Pablo Rafael Fuentes(2024-08-15). Realizarán en Argentina la Ronda de las Ollas Vacías.radiohc.cu La Habana, 15 ago (RHC) Integrantes de organizaciones sociales argentinas participarán hoy en una nueva Ronda de las Ollas Vacías para denunciar la crisis alimentaria y la grave situación de los sectores más vulnerables.
teleSUR, MS(2024-08-15). Inundación de una mina de carbón en China deja tres muertos.telesurtv.net La tragedia tuvo lugar el pasado sábado alrededor de las 17H00, cuando diez trabajadores se encontraban en la zona afectada. Dos lograron escapar por sus propios medios, dejando a ocho atrapados.
Pablo Rafael Fuentes(2024-08-15). Donan marcapasos a cardiocentro de Santiago de Cuba.radiohc.cu La Habana, 15 ago (RHC) La Organización No Gubernamental MediCuba Europa y el grupo Global Health Parners, de Estados Unidos, donaron 10 marcapasos al Cardiocentro de Santiago de Cuba, fruto de la campaña "Con la mano al Corazón".
Maria Calvo(2024-08-15). Cuba acogerá nuevo curso internacional sobre dengue y otros arbovirus.radiohc.cu La Habana, 15 ago (RHC) Científicos de varias latitudes participarán en el 18 Curso Internacional de dengue y otros arbovirus emergentes, del 19 al 30 de agosto en el Instituto Pedro Kourí, líder en los estudios de enfermedades tropicales, anunció hoy la entidad.
Pablo Rafael Fuentes(2024-08-15). Chequean en Guantánamo aseguramientos del nuevo curso escolar.radiohc.cu La Habana, 15 ago (RHC) La ministra de Educación de Cuba, Naima Trujillo, evaluó en Guantánamo la preparación de profesionales del sector y la logística material para el inicio en septiembre próximo del curso escolar 2024-2025.
Maria Calvo(2024-08-15). Lula enaltece 50 años de relaciones entre Brasil y China.radiohc.cu Brasilia, 15 ago (RHC) El presidente Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva elogia hoy los 50 años de relaciones diplomáticas entre Brasil y China, y destaca el orgullo de haber contribuido a la profundización de esta cooperación tan prolífica.
Maria Calvo(2024-08-15). VII Campeonato Latinoamericano de Paracaidismo en Varadero.radiohc.cu Matanzas, 15 ago (RHC) El Centro Internacional de Paracaidismo de Varadero, en la cubana provincia de Matanzas, acogerá del 20 al 25 de agosto, El VII Campeonato Latinoamericano y III de la Amistad de paracaidismo de precisión con la presencia de 27 atletas extranjeros y 20 cubanos.
Maria Calvo(2024-08-15). Campaña solidaria dona marcapasos a cardiocentro de Santiago de Cuba.radiohc.cu Santiago de Cuba, 14 ago (RHC) La Organización No Gubernamental MediCuba Europa y el grupo Global Health Parners, de Estados Unidos, donaron hoy 10 marcapasos al Cardiocentro de Santiago de Cuba, fruto de la campaña "Con la mano al Corazón".
Maria Calvo(2024-08-15). Proyecto Palomas representará a Cuba en Premio Iberoamericano.radiohc.cu La Habana, 15 ago (RHC) Cuba estará representada a través del Proyecto Palomas en la premiación de la V edición del Premio Iberoamericano de Educación en Derechos Humanos àìscar Arnulfo Romero, a celebrarse en la ciudad brasileña de Río de Janeiro los días 4 y 5 de septiembre del presente año.
Pablo Rafael Fuentes(2024-08-15). Venezuela rechaza declaraciones del Alto Comisionado de la ONU para los Derechos Humanos.radiohc.cu La Habana, 15 ago (RHC) El Parlamento venezolano, en reunión este martes, decidió aprobar un conjunto de leyes para cuidar y proteger a la población del odio, del terrorismo y de la difusión de ideas fascistas en las redes sociales, declaró el presidente de la Asamblea Nacional (AN), Jorge Rodríguez.
teleSUR, dcdc, JCM(2024-08-15). Irán inicia etapa de calificación de candidatos a elecciones.telesurtv.net Tras el proceso de investigación, el Ministerio del Interior anunciará los candidatos finales el 11 de junio, y los calificados tendrán 15 días, del 12 al 26 de junio, para llevar a cabo sus campañas electorales.
Staff(2024-08-15). teleSUR anuncia el concurso "Sur Influyente"telesurtv.net El concurso invita a jóvenes, mayores de edad, creadores de contenidos a elaborar piezas audiovisuales de máximo 60 segundos en formato vertical (9: 16).
IMEMC News(2024-08-14). Day 313: Constant Israeli Bombing, Kills, Injures Dozens In Gaza.imemc.org On Wednesday, Day 313 of the ongoing genocide, Israeli missiles and shells targeted various parts of the devastated and densely populated Gaza Strip, killing and wounding dozens, including children, infants and women. The army fired missiles and shells at various parts of the coastal enclave, especially areas west and north of Rafah, in the Gaza …
Aseel Saleh, People's Dispatch.(2024-08-14). Gaza's Ceasefire And Prisoner Deal Hangs In The Balance.popularresistance.org Israeli media outlets leaked statements of Israel's Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant regardin the stalemate of captives-for-prisoners swap talks during a private briefing for a parliamentary committee on Monday, August 12. In his statements, Gallant blamed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for obstructing the prisoner swap deal talks saying: "The reason a hostage deal is stalling is in part because of Israel." | Gallant also described Netanyahu's promises of "absolute victory" in the ongoing aggression on the Gaza strip and his idea of destroying the Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) as "gib…
Pressenza New York(2024-08-14). Several challenges for Prof Yunus' interim government in Bangladesh.pressenza.com The collapse of the autocratic regime of Sheikh Hasina, amid the student protests which sparked a mass upsurge in the streets of Dhaka and elsewhere was predicted weeks ago. | By Saleem Samad | The student protests all over the country turned into mass uprisings after police and 'helmet bahini' (armed vigilantes recruited from Awami League's youths) swooped upon the student protest on various campuses in the country. The triangular clashes killed 200 students and bystanders in the first few days of the end of July. The blood spilt on the streets hashtag #JulyMassacre was trending for a couple of weeks. | In the…
newarab(2024-08-14). Hochstein in Lebanon says Gaza deal can prevent wider Israel war.newarab.com US envoy Amos Hochstein confirmed on Wednesday that work is underway at various diplomatic levels to avoid an all-out war between Hochstein, a senior adviser to US President Joe Biden, landed in the Lebanese capital earlier that day in a bid to deter an escalation between Hezbollah and Israel, after the latter killed a senior comman…
Staff(2024-08-14). U.S., U.K. and German ambassadors to Israel call for Gaza cease-fire, hostage deal.haaretz.com Netanyahu meets with hostage deal negotiating team ahead of Qatar summit ‚ñ Five Palestinians killed in Israeli raids, strike in West Bank; four soldiers wounded by explosive device during operation ‚ñ U.S. envoy in Beirut says Israel-Hezbollah escalation is avoidable ‚ñ Two rockets fall in Kiryat Shmona, in northern Israel, without alarms; property damaged ‚ñ 14 arrested at ultra-Orthodox protests against IDF conscription…
Nader Durgham(2024-08-14). Lebanon: US envoy Hochstein says war between Hezbollah and Israel can be avoided.middleeasteye.net Lebanon: US envoy Hochstein says war between Hezbollah and Israel can be avoided | During a visit to Beirut, the diplomat added that a ceasefire in Gaza was necessary as soon as possible | | US special envoy Amos Hochstein attends a press conference after meeting Lebanese Parliament Sp…
newarab(2024-08-14). Revisiting Lebanese novelist Elias Khoury's truths on Palestine.newarab.com Elias Khoury, a well-known Lebanese novelist and public intellectual, recognised globally for his Khoury is celebrated for his engaging storytelling and distinctive viewpoint and is known for his advocacy of free speech and democratic principles. | His writing frequently
albawaba(2024-08-14). Haifa Wehbe responds to Egypt's suspension with Quran verse.albawaba.com ALBAWABA – After being suspended from acting and singing in Egypt over contract issues, Lebanese singer and actress Haifa Wehbe allegedly took to her official Instagram and responded to the issue in question. The Lebanese singer took to her Instagram and posted a verse from the Holy Quran's Surat Fatir which said, "But the evil plot, does not encompass except its own people." This triggered a swarm of comments from social media users who questioned Wehbe's choice to share religious text despite her controversial music career and fashion. Haifa Wehbe responds to Egypt's suspension with Quran verse : Users s…
Democracy Now!(2024-08-14). Democracy Now! 2024-08-14 Wednesday.democracynow.org Headlines for August 14, 2024; How Elon Musk Broke with the Democrats to Spend Millions on Donald Trump's Reelection Campaign; How Amazon "Lied, Spied, Cheated Its Way to the Top": WSJ Reporter Dana Mattioli; Palestinian Reverend Munther Isaac to Faith Leaders in U.S.: If You Are Silent, You Approve of Genocide | Headlines for August 14, 2024; How Elon Musk Broke with the Democrats to Spend Millions on Donald Trump's Reelection Campaign; How Amazon "Lied, Spied, Cheated Its Way to the Top": WSJ Reporter Dana Mattioli; Palestinian Reverend Munther Isaac to Faith Leaders in U.S.: I…
Editor(2024-08-14). Message to DNC: Stop the genocide!workers.org When Vice President Kamala Harris, Democratic presidential candidate, announced her running mate on Aug. 6 — Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz — there were probably more than a few sighs of relief. At least she didn't pick Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, a virulent Zionist who boasts of having once served in . . . |
Staff(2024-08-14). Palestinian Reverend Munther Isaac to Faith Leaders in U.S.: If You Are Silent, You Approve of Genocide.democracynow.org Nearly 40,000 Palestinians have been killed in Israel's war on Gaza, according to the official death toll, though the true casualty figure is likely far higher with thousands of the dead unaccounted for. Meanwhile, Israeli forces have raided towns and villages across the occupied West Bank, and settlers under military protection have repeatedly stormed the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in recent days. This all comes as the State Department on Tuesday announced the approval of $20 billion in new arms sales to Israel, including scores of fighter jets. We speak with the Reverend Munther Isaac, pastor at the Evangeli…
TASS(2024-08-14). Israeli military says Rafah humanitarian corridor attacked from Hamas positions.tass.com "The terrorist organizations in the Gaza Strip continue to use any opportunity to carry out terror attacks against the State of Israel at the expense of Gazan civilians, including by abusing humanitarian routes and aid designated for the civilian population," IDF said…
sputnikglobe(2024-08-14). IDF Says Hamas Shelled Humanitarian Corridor in Rafah Area.sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW, (Sputnik) – The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said that the humanitarian corridor in the Rafah area was allegedly shelled by Palestinian movement Hamas, due to which movement and coordination along the route were temporarily suspended.
| News Desk | (2024-08-14). Nord Stream suspect flees Poland despite European arrest warrant, say prosecutors.tribune.com.pk Poland received a European arrest warrant issued by Berlin in connection with the 2022 attack on Nord Stream pipelines, but the suspect, a Ukrainian man named as Volodymyr Z, has already left Poland, Polish prosecutors told Reuters. | He was able to leave as Germany had failed to include his name in a database of wanted persons, added the prosecutors. | The multi-billion dollar Nord Stream 1 and 2 pipelines transporting gas under the Baltic Sea were ruptured by a series of explosions in September 2022, seven months after Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine. | German investigators believe Volodymyr…
Richard S. Dunn(2024-08-14). A Coup is Taking Place in Venezuela Aided by the United States.covertactionmagazine.com The United States is at it AGAIN!! The current social unrest in Venezuela aided and abetted by the United States is not the first time, and undoubtedly not the last time, it will interfere in the domestic affairs of other countries. On December 22, 2016, Ari Shapiro, the NPR Host of All Things Considered, had …
Binoy Kampmark(2024-08-14). Bloody Eschatology: Israel and the next Big War.dissidentvoice.org The push towards an all-out war in the Middle East is moving out of its sleepwalking phase to that of conscious eschatological reckoning. A blood filled, fiery Armageddon will reveal the forces of virtue, linking the evangelicals of the United States with the right-wing Jewish nationalists in Israel. That appalling prospect is certainly not one …
Riva Enteen(2024-08-14). On the Call Not to Protest in Chicago.dissidentvoice.org Vice President Kamala Harris in August 2021. (White House /Erin Scott) Two college professors who studied and lived in the 1960s recently published an opinion piece in The Los Angeles Times urging dissidents not to protest at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. The first paragraph is a stark example of uber-liberals suffering from Trump …
Kit Klarenberg(2024-08-14). Internal crisis rocked Balkan media network run by UK intel, leaked emails show.thegrayzone.com A prominent propaganda outlet in the Balkans, which is directly overseen by a British government agency that Reuters once labeled "an influential soft-power extension of UK foreign policy," appears to be on the brink of collapse after a major schism between staff members and leadership. Leaked emails reviewed by The Grayzone reveal a "deep crisis" has engulfed the Western-created and funded Balkan Investigative Reporting Network (BIRN), which threatens to tear the organization apart. A flagship propaganda platform in the arsenal …
newarab(2024-08-14). Yemen's Houthis seized UN office in Sanaa, UN official says.newarab.com Yemen's Houthi rebels stormed the headquarters of the United Nations' Human Rights Office in the capital, Sanaa, seizing documents, furniture and vehicles, a senior UN official said Tuesday. | The seizure was the latest move in The rebels to…
Caitlin Johnstone, Consortium News.(2024-08-14). US To Iran: Only Israel May Escalate.popularresistance.org In an article titled "U.S. Warns Iran of 'Serious Risk' if It Conducts Major Attack on Israel," The Wall Street Journal reports that officials within the Biden administration have been warning Iran not to "escalate" against Israel in its planned retaliatory strikes for the assassination of a Hamas leader in Tehran. | "The United States has sent clear messaging to Iran that the risk of a major escalation if they do a significant retaliatory attack against Israel is extremely high," an anonymous U.S. official told The Wall Street Journal, adding that "there is a serious risk of consequences for Iran's economy and t…
Larry Johnson(2024-08-14). Deep Diving on Iran and Israel with Colonel Jacques Baud.sonar21.com I have found what I want to be when I grow up (glad I'm figuring that out since I turn 70 in January). A guy who gets to interview folks without having to handle invites and the technical aspects of the video, audio and editing. Danny Davis has a producer, Gary Villapiano. A great guy who used to work for Judge Napolitano (they parted as friends). | I have been wanting to interview Jacques for some time. Guess I was too lazy to track him down. Fortunately, he is a regular on Daniel Davis Deep Dive and I got the chance to do a virtual sitdown with him today. We spent most of the hour talking about Iran and I…
Fight Back! News.(2024-08-14). New Orleans Residents Rebuke Sham 'Peace Statement'.popularresistance.org New Orleans, LA — On August 6, at 9: 30 a.m., nearly 100 local activists and community organizations converged onto New Orleans City Hall. They gathered to stand against the New Orleans City Council adopting a "Statement of Peace," and demanded instead a resolution for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza. | The so-called "Statement of Peace" was sponsored by the Jewish Federation of Greater New Orleans, an openly Zionist organization. It calls for peace while conveniently omitting Palestine or Palestinians, ignores local victims of Israeli genocidal violence such as Tawfic Abdeljabbar, and implies that local anti-…
Heba Gowayed, In These Times.(2024-08-14). Borders And The Exchange Of Humans For Debt.popularresistance.org The jagged shoreline of the island of Lesbos, Greece, which runs into the Aegean Sea just miles from the Turkish coastline, is a site of the macabre and systemic practice of "border externalization," where wealthy states enlist less wealthy states — often indebted ones — to intercept and brutalize human beings destined for their borders. | It is here that 23-year-old Ahmed‚Äâ—‚Äâwho left Gaza in 2021 to find refuge from a life behind Israel's Iron Wall and violence, which promised "no future, no work, no possibilities"&s…
Pablo Rafael Fuentes(2024-08-14). Diario israelí denunció uso de palestinos como escudos humanos.radiohc.cu La Habana, 14 ago (RHC) El ejército israelí utiliza a palestinos como escudos humanos durante sus operaciones para combatir a las milicias en la Franja de Gaza, denunció hoy el diario Haaretz.
sputnikglobe(2024-08-14). US Approves $18.82Bln Sale of 50 F-15IA Aircraft to Israel – Pentagon.sputnikglobe.com WASHINGTON (Sputnik) — The US State Department has approved an $18.82 billion sale of 50 F-15IA multirole fighter jets and related equipment to the government of Israel, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) said on Tuesday.
Ali Salam(2024-08-14). Israeli Soldier Kills a Palestinian Child in Jerusalem.imemc.org Israeli forces shot and killed a Palestinian child, on Tuesday, while he was working in a car wash in the town of Anata, northeast of occupied Jerusalem. According to a statement by the media office in the Jerusalem Governorate, occupation forces shot and killed the child, Shady Wissam Sheha, 16, in Anata town. Media sources …
Dahlia Scheindlin(2024-08-14). How close is Netanyahu's government to taking down Israel's rule of law?haaretz.com Israel's attorney general is under constant threat of being ousted, ministers and MKs actively support soldiers suspected of war crimes, and the plan to strip the judiciary of its independence and legitimacy is in full force, even as regional war looms. This government will stop at nothing…
newarab(2024-08-14). Why Western feminists ignore proven Israeli rape of Palestinians.newarab.com In the immediate aftermath of October 7, before the dust had settled and the wholesale destruction of Gaza had commenced, claims of High-profile figures penned pieces about not believing Jewish women and the undermining of the
Aluf Benn(2024-08-14). Biden and Khamenei are cooking up a deal. Israel missed the early signs.haaretz.com A future commission of inquiry will have to examine how Israel overlooked Iran's policy change ‚ñ Meanwhile, Biden has also spotted an opportunity ‚ñ And Netanyahu? He would rather play on time, but could still stand to gain from a deal…
newarab(2024-08-14). The Tale of a Wall: Nasser Abu Srour's 30 years of incarceration.newarab.com In his remarkable literary memoir, Palestinian prisoner Nasser Abu Srour crafts a universe from the monotonous surroundings of his prison cell. | Srour's memoir, The Tale of a Wall, was written from within the carceral condition that he has endured since 1993 when he was imprisoned towards the end of the Accused of being an accomplice to the murder of an Israeli intelligence officer, he was convicted based on a confession extracted under torture and sentenced to life in…
sputnikglobe(2024-08-14). ln Choosing Sides, The US Says 'Embassies Are Fair Game'.sputnikglobe.com Israel, which is currently waging a war in the Gaza Strip that has killed tens of thousands since October, has provoked Iran with attacks in April as well as recently. Iran has said it plans to retaliate as the US continues to stock Israel with military arms.
newarab(2024-08-14). Hamas to skip Doha talks, insist on return to Biden-backed plan.newarab.com Hamas will not participate in crunch In a statement to Al-Araby Al-Jadeed, Hamas politburo member Suhail Al-Hindi reiterated his group's insistence on a return to the Israel is reportedly pushing for new c…
newarab(2024-08-14). Jordan-Israel ties tested by tainted vegetables scandal.newarab.com Relations between Jordan and Israel have come under further strain over a scandal related to allegedly tainted vegetables exported from the kingdom. | Israeli media outlets reported on Monday that Tel Aviv had halted imports of some fruits and vegetables from Despite no evidence yet of produce being contaminated, the pause on imports was taken as a precautionary measure while Israel's Health Ministry investigates further. | T…
newleftreview(2024-08-14). 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.
albawaba(2024-08-14). BBC, Sky News blasted over titles on twins killed by Israeli strike in Gaza.albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Social media was blasted and filled with sorrow over the killing of twins in Gaza along with their mother in an Israeli airstrike.According to local media, 4-day-old twins were killed in an Israeli attack in Deir Al-Balah, central Gaza Strip while their father was at a local government office to register their birth.Mohammad Abu AlQumsan, the father was shocked to come back to find his newborn twins; Asser and Aysel, and their mother Dr. Juman Arfa were killed in an Israeli airstrike as the war in Gaza has entered its 10th month.BBC, Sky News blasted over headlines on twins killed by Israeli attack…
sputnikglobe(2024-08-14). ln Choosing Sides, US Says 'Embassies Are Fair Game'.sputnikglobe.com Israel, which is currently waging a war in the Gaza Strip that has killed tens of thousands since October, has provoked Iran with attacks in April as well as recently. Iran has said it plans to retaliate as the US continues to stock Israel with military arms.
Eugene Doyle(2024-08-14). Will Iran Strike Israel?counterpunch.org Iran may be about to launch a proper missile strike on Israel for the first time ever — in retaliation for the attack on Tehran last month which killed Ismail Haniyeh. Israeli intelligence says an attack is likely to come within days. The Jerusalem Post on 11 August quoted Ahmad Bakhshayesh Ardestani, a member of
newarab(2024-08-14). Israel uses Palestinians as human shields to sweep bombs: report.newarab.com The Israeli army has been using abducted Palestinian civilians as The civilians, who the soldiers refer to as shawish, or 'sergeant' in Arabic, are used by the army to carry out dangerous search operations while dressed in Israeli army uniform, according to soldiers…
Moshe Gilad(2024-08-14). The Gaza war means that Israel is also under siege.haaretz.com Traveling around the country is virtually impossible these days, and foreign airlines have deserted us. But it turns out there will always be someone looking to make money from your distress…
| Anadolu Agency | (2024-08-14). 'Ben-Gvir showed 'blatant disregard' for Jerusalem holy sites': Blinken.tribune.com.pk US Secretary of State Antony Blinken condemned the storming of the Al-Aqsa Mosque complex in occupied East Jerusalem by radical Israelis, including a minister. | "The United States strongly opposes Israeli Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir's visit to the Haram al-Sharif/Temple Mount on August 13, which demonstrated blatant disregard for the historic status quo with respect to the holy sites in Jerusalem," Blinken said in a statement Tuesday. | His remarks came after some 2,250 illegal Israeli settlers as well as Ben-Gvir, his fellow Otzma Yehudit party Minister Yitzhak Wasserlauf and Knesset member…
Amos Harel(2024-08-14). Gaza deal or Iranian attack: Tehran ups the stakes in tense stand-off with Israel.haaretz.com The link between a cease-fire deal in Gaza and the Islamic Republic's response to the assassinations in Beirut and Tehran make Thursday's summit in Doha even more fateful. And Blinken's decision to postpone his visit to the region shows how tense and unstable the situation is…
hindustantimes(2024-08-14). After Sending Weapons To Iran, Putin Hosts Palestine Leader, Hints Big Mid-East Move | Israel, USA.hindustantimes.com Russian President Vladimir Putin met Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Tuesday in Moscow. Putin told Abbas that Moscow was pained by the plight of his people and backed their aspiration to create an independent Palestinian state. Abbas too called Russia "one of the dearest friends" of the Palestinian people. He told Putin that "we believe in you, we trust you, and we feel your support."
David Rosenberg(2024-08-14). War is hell. And it doesn't come cheap.haaretz.com Netanyahu shrugged off Israel's credit downgrade by Fitch and promised all will soon be well for the economy. But he's doing nothing to ensure that…
IMEMC News(2024-08-14). Including A Child, Army Abducts Three Palestinians In Qalqilia.imemc.org On Wednesday dawn, Israeli soldiers invaded Qalqilia and Hableh town, south of the city in the northwestern West Bank, and abducted three Palestinians, including one child. Media sources said several military vehicles invaded Qalqilia from its eastern area before the soldiers destroyed infrastructure. They added that the soldiers invaded the Al-Iman Mosque in the city, …
United World International(2024-08-14). Pezeshkian's Cabinet: Between harsh realities and critical supporters.uwidata.com By Masoud Sadrmohammadi While all global attention is focused on Iran's military response to Israel and various scenarios of how Iran might confront Israel militarily are being discussed, another topic has captured attention within Iran. Masoud Pezeshkian, who officially received his presidential mandate from the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic two weeks ago, has presented …
tn.ai(2024-08-14). Iran Condemns Israeli Desecration of Al-Aqsa Mosque.tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Iranian Foreign Ministry's spokesman strongly condemned the move by two Israeli ministers and a crowd of illegal Zionist settlers to storm the Al-Aqsa Mosque complex on Tuesday.
Hagar Shezaf(2024-08-14). Israel advances building of new West Bank settlement.haaretz.com Following unilateral recognition by some of a Palestinian state, Israel designates new land for settlement construction. 'No anti-Israel or anti-Zionist decision will stop the development of the settlement,' said Israel's far-right finance minister following international condemnation of the move…
Staff(2024-08-14). Headlines for August 14, 2024.democracynow.org Israel Widens Evacuation Orders for Khan Younis Amid Deadly Strikes on Gaza and West Bank, U.N. Security Council Holds Emergency Meeting After Israeli Attack on Gaza School Kills 100+, Biden Administration Approves $20 Billion in Additional Weapons Sales to Israel, Sudan Peace Negotiations Open Without Participation of Sudan's Army, Second Russian Region Declares State of Emergency as Ukrainian Forces Push Deeper into Russia, Germany Seeks Arrest of Ukrainian Diving Expert for Bombing Nord Stream Pipeline, Bangladesh Opens Murder Probe into Ousted PM Sheikh Hasina, Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin Sacke…
newarab(2024-08-14). US approves sale to Israel of $20 billion weapons package.newarab.com The US Secretary of State Antony Blinken approved the sale of F-15 jets and equipment worth nearly $19 billion along with tank cartridges valued at $774 million, explosive mortar cartridges valued at ove…
United World International(2024-08-14). Pezeshkian's Cabinet: Between harsh realities and critical supporters.unitedworldint.com The cabinet will likely get approval of the parliament, but the new government's path is still full of obstacles. By Masoud Sadrmohammadi While all global attention is focused on Iran's military response to Israel and various scenarios of how Iran might confront Israel militarily are being discussed, another topic has captured attention within Iran. Masoud Pezeshkian, …
hindustantimes(2024-08-14). Iran Laughs As Attack Fear Sparks Netanyahu's New Fight With Own Defence Minister? | Haniyeh, Israel.hindustantimes.com Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant recently clashed over the Gaza war strategy. Gallant reportedly dismissed Netanyahu's goal of "total victory" against Hamas as "gibberish" and "beating of war drums." Following this, Israeli MP Tally Gotliv criticised Gallant on X, urging Netanyahu to fire him. Netanyahu's office accused Gallant of adopting an "anti-Israel" stance. Watch for more.
APR editor(2024-08-14). Jonathan Cook: Israel is in a death spiral — who will it take down with it?asiapacificreport.nz Israel's zealots are ignoring the pleas of the top brass. They want to widen the circle of war, whatever the consequences. ANALYSIS: By Jonathan Cook in Middle East Eye There should be nothing surprising about the revelation that troops at Sde Teiman, a detention camp set up by Israel in the wake of Hamas's October…
hindustantimes(2024-08-14). After Rocket Fire On Tel Aviv, Israel Minister Alerts Citizens; Iran To Hit After Hamas? | Haniyeh.hindustantimes.com The Israeli Defence Minister has called on citizens to be "alert and ready" amid fears of a massive attack by Iran. The warning came after Hamas launched two rockets at Tel Aviv for the first time since May. The United States on August 12 said Iran could attack Israel this week. Reuters on August 13 reported that Iran may not attack Israel if a ceasefire deal is reached as talks are scheduled in Cairo on August 15. Watch this video for more information.
| Anadolu Agency | (2024-08-14). US presses Israel to investigate reports of using Palestinian civilians as human shields.tribune.com.pk The US on Wednesday said reports that the Israeli army is using Palestinian civilians in the Gaza Strip as human shields are "disturbing" and urged Israel to investigate the allegations. | "We would urge Israel to immediately and transparently investigate these allegations and hold any potential perpetrators accountable," State Department spokesman Vedant Patel told reporters. | "Israel has a responsibility to comply with its obligations under international humanitarian law," said Patel, while noting the allegations are "just reports at this point" and it is why the US would encourage Israel to "look into what…
| Anadolu Agency | (2024-08-14). Israeli sniper kills Palestinian teen near occupied East Jerusalem.tribune.com.pk A Palestinian teenager was fatally shot by Israeli forces on Tuesday night in Anata, east of occupied East Jerusalem. | The Palestinian Authority-run Jerusalem Governorate identified the victim as 16-year-old Shadi Sheha, who was working at his privately owned car wash shop when he was shot. | According to the official Palestinian news agency Wafa, local sources reported that Sheha was targeted by an Israeli army sniper stationed inside the Pisgat Ze'ev settlement. The teenager was allegedly throwing stones at Israeli soldiers when he was shot. He later succumbed to his injuries at the hospital. | In recent ye…
newarab(2024-08-14). Harris Vs. Trump: How real is the prospect of civil war in USA.newarab.com The United States appears to have moved far from its self-proclaimed post-racial status, with deepening societal and political divides echoing some of the old Civil War battle lines that never really healed. | The current election campaign, pitting white nationalist Donald Trump against the biracial Kamala Harris, is exacerbating these divides. | But this dynamic reflects longstanding racial tensions that were intensified during Obama's presidency, underscoring the persistent impact of race on American politics. | Just as Obama faced accusations of being "foreign" due to his upbringing in Hawaii and Indonesia,…
newarab(2024-08-14). Polanyi's The Great Transformation and the myth of free markets.newarab.com Karl Polanyi's 1944 work, The Great Transformation: The Political and Economic Origins of Our Time, exposes the myths of laissez-faire, which remains widespread in the West and elsewhere. | Looking at economic and other transformations during the Industrial Revolution and beyond, he showed that there is nothing inevitable and 'natural' about free markets, the ideological belief that they can solve most economic problems being utopian and dangerous. | JM Keynes, an important economic thinker of the last century, saw those in authority as distilling thoughts "from some academic scribbler of a few years back." In…
newarab(2024-08-14). Polanyi's The Great Transformation and the myth of free markets.newarab.com Looking at economic and other transformations during the Industrial Revolution and beyond, he showed that there is nothing inevitable and 'natural' about free markets, the ideological belief that they can solve most economic problems being utopian and dangerous. | JM Keynes, an important economic thinker of the last century, saw those in authority as distilling thoughts "from some academic scribbler of a few years back." Indeed, his ideas underpin much economic policy today. | However, unlike Keynes who was an apologist for some form of capitalism, the less-remembered Polanyi's "scribbling" shows that market f…
newarab(2024-08-14). US sued for alleged discrimination against Palestinian Americans.newarab.com A Muslim advocacy group filed a lawsuit on Monday against the FBI and leaders of other US government agencies over what it called the discriminatory and racist placement of The lawsuit is related to the placement of one
newarab(2024-08-14). Ilhan Omar of progressive 'Squad' wins Democratic nomination.newarab.com Firebrand US Representative Omar defeated former Minneapolis city council member Don Samuels in Minnesota's 5th District Democratic primary. | With 216 of 217 precincts reporting results, Omar was leading Samuels 5…
newarab(2024-08-14). Amnesty urges US to keep ban on offensive weapons sales to Saudi.newarab.com The Biden administration must maintain its years-long suspension of "offensive" The United States should reconsider lifting the ban on sales to the Gulf country, Amnesty International USA said, slamming the move as "reckless". | "The US and other arms-supplying states must halt all transfer of…
newarab(2024-08-14). Judge denies appeal on longer pro-Palestine protest route at DNC.newarab.com With a federal judge's denial on Tuesday to activists for a longer protest route at the "The court case is not the be-all-end-all. We're going to appeal and will continue pressuring the city to say that this is ridiculous, Muhammad Sank…
newarab(2024-08-14). Germany's citizenship law: A crackdown on pro-Palestine support.newarab.com For migrants and refugees, the change was long-awaited. After years of promises, major amendments to Germany's citizenship law came into force earlier this summer, announced by the interior ministry as " In the revamp, migrants and refugees could now become dual nationals, no longer needing to give up official ties to their home country. They could also apply for citizenship after a shorter period of living in Germany, from eight years down to five or even three years. | A…
kwjorinoco(2024-08-14). Venezuela's Attorney General Confirms 25 Dead in Wake of Opposition-Led Violence.orinocotribune.com This Monday, the Attorney General of Venezuela, Tarek William Saab, confirmed that 25 people died in the violent events following the presidential elections on July 28. The two regions with the most fatalities were Caracas and Aragua, with seven deaths in each. He attributed the deaths to the "comanditos" organized by the opposition. The executive vice president, Delcy Rodríguez, also presented reports on the subject. | Before the National Defense Council and the Council of State, AG Saab provided a detailed report of the investigations that the Public Ministry began on Sunday, July 28, when "the origins of a pla…
Orinoco Tribune.(2024-08-14). Ex-Bangladeshi Prime Minister Says US Orchestrated Her Ouster.popularresistance.org Former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has accused the United States, in a letter published on Sunday, of orchestrating her ouster after she refused to give up the sovereignty of the strategic island of St. Martin. | "I could have remained in power if I had surrendered the sovereignty of Saint Martin Island and allowed America to hold sway over the Bay of Bengal," the letter obtained by The Economic Times read. | Hasina said last summer that Bangladesh would not lease the island, without specifying the details or the interested party. US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said days later that t…
Monica Moorehead, Workers World.(2024-08-14). Olympic Games Once Again Marred By Western Bias And Controversy.popularresistance.org The 2024 Summer Olympics, officially the Games of the XXXIII Olympiad, in Paris, France, officially ended on Aug. 11. | There were certainly some historic moments achieved by athletes who hail from the Global South. These included gold medal winners Julien Alfred from St. Lucia, Marileidy Paulino from the Dominican Republic and the legendary Cuban boxer, Mijain Lopez, the only athlete in Olympics history to win gold medals in five successive games. | In another historic moment, North and South Korean athletes took collective selfies together during the table tennis medal ceremonies in a show of unity.
National Lawyers Guild International Committee.(2024-08-14). Legal Experts: US Unilateral Economic Sanctions Violate International Law.popularresistance.org New York, NY — A new letter from legal groups, legal scholars, and attorneys calls on the Biden administration to end the use of broad unilateral economic sanctions, noting their civilian harms and illegality under international law. The letter, sent to the White House today, is signed by 38 organizations and 200 individual attorneys, including dozens of legal scholars. | The letter notes that, 75 years since the signing of the Geneva Conventions, which prohibit the collective punishment of civilian populations as a war crime, "collective punishment is a standard practice of US foreign policy in the form of…
Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (2024-08-14). Torture of Palestinian prisoners is Zionist crime against humanity.workers.org The following statement was issued by the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine Office of Martyrs, Prisoners and Wounded on Aug. 8, 2024, by the Resistance News Network. Incarcerated Palestinians The leak of rape and torture scenes that Palestinian detainees are subjected to in the extermination camp at "Sde . . . |
Juliette Rousselot(2024-08-14). 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 (…) | – |
Marie Kelly(2024-08-14). On the picket line.workers.org Uber/Lyft drivers keep up the fight The ongoing battle about whether gig workers are employees or "independent contractors" is continuing. The latest blow against these precarious workers came from the California Supreme Court on July 25. The court upheld Proposition 22, which gives companies like Uber, Lyft and DoorDash the . . . |
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albawaba(2024-08-14). Donald Trump and Elon Musk face charges for intimidating union workers.albawaba.com ALBAWABA – On Tuesday, the United Auto Workers Union said that it has filed charges with the National Labor Relations Board against presidential candidate Donald Trump and Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, for their alleged actions in intimidating and threatening workers.The National Labor Relations Board received a complaint from the United Auto Workers Union alleging unfair labor practices during their discussion, according to the Washington Post, claiming that Trump and Musk unlawfully threatened and intimidated employees who participated in strikes and other protected labor activities.The UAW took offense at Trump…
albawaba(2024-08-14). Germany locks military base in Cologne due to sabotage.albawaba.com ALBAWABA – German media reported that a military base in Cologne city was placed on lockdown due to sabotage.German Der Spiegel news website revealed that the lockdown is possibly linked to a contamination of the water supply.Officials warned staff at the site not to drink the tap water due to the possibility of contamination. They also discovered damage to a fence around the property's boundary.Police, military police, and the military intelligence agency MAD are all investigating the suspected crime, according to Der Spiegel.JUST IN – Deutscher Milità§rstàºtzpunkt in Kà∂ln ist wegen Sabotage abge…
albawaba(2024-08-14). Imane Khelif lawsuit includes Elon Musk and J.K. Rowling.albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling were both named in a cyberbullying lawsuit made against them by Algerian boxer and Olympic gold medalist Imane Khelif. This comes after both individuals and many others including former US President Donald Trump claimed that Imane Khelif is a transgender male competing against women at the Olympics causing a swarm of hateful comments made against her across social media platforms. Several others also started claiming that she has (XY) chromosomes instead of (XX) adding to the damage. The complaint in question was filed to French authorities under…
albawaba(2024-08-14). 'Cuteness in my arms': Queen Rania steals hearts in picture with Princess Iman.albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Queen Rania of Jordan posted a photo on her official Instagram with the newborn Princess Iman, the first daughter of Crown Prince Al Hussein and Princess Rajwa.Queen Rania was seen hugging Princess Iman Al Hussein during a family conversation with King Abdullah. Queen Rania left a caption on the photo reading with the "chick", and wrote in English, "So much cuteness in my arms."Princess Iman Bint Al Hussein: Princess Iman was born on August 3 and she is the first daughter of Jordan crown prince Al Hussein and the first granddaughter to King Abdullah and Queen Rania.King Abdullah and Queen Rania…
albawaba(2024-08-14). Myanmar junta denies detaining military chief.albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Following reports of Myanmar's junta detaining the army chief, the military denied on Wednesday that top generals had imprisoned the junta commander in what is suspected to be a "fresh coup".Junta commander Min Aung Hlaing has been under fire from military supporters in recent weeks as government soldiers lose territory to ethnic minority armed groups and other opponents attempting to overthrow the government's 2021 coup.On Tuesday, multiple social media posts reported that top generals imprisoned Min Aung Hlaing in the capital Naypyidaw in an attempt to alter the junta's leadership.https://t.co/jmFrmQ…
albawaba(2024-08-14). Musk's Grok AI shocks users with high-quality AI pictures.albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Elon Musk's AI company xAI has launched Grok-2 and Grok-2 mini in beta on the X social network. Grok-2 is a significant improvement over the previous Grok-1.5 model, featuring frontier capabilities in chat, coding, and reasoning. The company has also introduced Grok-2 mini, a smaller but capable version of the Grok-2 model.Grok 2.0 …. Ohh boyyyy üòÜüòÜüòÜ
albawaba(2024-08-14). Al-Taawoun vs Al-Nassr predicted lineups – Saudi Super Cup.albawaba.com Al-Nassr face Al-Taawoun in the Saudi Super Cup semi-final that will take place at the Prince Sultan Sport City Stadium on Wednesday.Match date: Wednesday, 14 August | Kick-off time: 16: 15 (GMT) | Venue: Prince Sultan Sport City StadiumAl-Taawoun vs Al-Nassr predicted lineups: Al Taawoun possible XlMalison; Muteb Al-Mufarriji, Awn Slaluli, Waleed Al-Ahmad, Ibrahim Al-Shuail; Mohammed Baker, Aschraf El Mahdioui, Ahmed Saleh Bahusayn; Mohammed Al-Kuwaykibi, Joao Pedro, Musa Barrow Al Nassr possible XlAmin Al-Bukhari; Sultan Al-Ghanam, Ali Lajami, Abdulelah Al-Amri, Alex Telles; Abdullah Al-Khaibari, Marcelo…
albawaba(2024-08-14). A gulf state to ban cash purchases for cars>.albawaba.com ALBAWABA — Official sources announced that Kuwait Minister of Commerce and Industry, Omar Saud Al-Omar, and Basel Al-Haroon, Governor of the Central Bank of Kuwait (CBK), had diverse discussions to regulate car sales transactions in the country. The final decision will include banning cash purchases and transactions in this sector, according to Al Rai Kuwaiti newspaper.Recent discussions in Kuwait to ban cash transactions for car purchases: Omar Saud Al-Omar, Kuwait's Minister of Commerce and Industry, had many discussions with Basel Al-Haroon, Governor of the Central Bank of Kuwait (CBK), to regulat…
albawaba(2024-08-14). Mark Zuckerberg builds giant statue of wife in his yard.albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg went viral across social media after commissioning a large sculpture of his wife Priscilla Chan and placing it in their home's backyard. The 41-year-old took to his official Instagram account and shared the photo with fans across the globe. The photos in question were shared yesterday and quickly swarmed other social media platforms including Musk's X (formerly known as Twitter). The statue is Tiffany green with flowy silver metal surrounding the body. Moreover, it's almost double Chan's size giving it an ancient Rome-inspired look and feel.Mark Zuckerberg builds a giant st…
albawaba(2024-08-14). Belgorod declares state of emergency amid Ukrainian escalation.albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Following a series of Ukrainian attacks, the Russian city of Belgorod declared a state of emergency, with Kyiv continuing to claim control over several Russian territories.In a video on his Telegram channel, Belgorod Gov. Vyacheslav Gladkov warned of the deteriorating situation across the city. "The situation in the Belgorod region continues to be extremely difficult and tense,"."Therefore, we are making a decision, starting today, to declare a regional emergency situation throughout the Belgorod region … with a subsequent appeal to the government to declare a federal emergency situation," Gladkov ad…
albawaba(2024-08-14). Japan's Kishida to step down as PM and party leader.albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has announced that he would resign in September, capping a three-year term tainted by political scandals and opening the way for the next prime minister.Kishida announced his decision in a press conference on Wednesday, where he stressed that he will not be seeking reelection as Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) leader."Politics cannot function without public trust. I will now focus on supporting the newly elected LDP leader as a rank-and-file member of the party," Kishida stated.üö®Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida won't seek another term, J…
albawaba(2024-08-14). Chinese electric car company claims the world's fastest charging battery, outpacing Tesla.albawaba.com ALBAWABA — Zeekr, a Chinese automobile company, announced this week releasing new electric car batteries, claimed to be the world's fastest charging batteries globally. The new batteries are designed to provide long driving ranges and convenient charging.Zeekr's new electric car batteries: The company stated that the new batteries can charge from 10% to 80% in just 10.5 minutes using their ultra-fast charging stations. The new batteries can achieve the same charging performance at -10 ∞C (14 ∞F) in about 30 minutes.Zeekr outpaces Tesla: Zeekr claims to outpace Tesla, which Elon Mus…
albawaba(2024-08-14). Starbucks remedies boycott losses with new CEO from Chipotle.albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Laxman Narasimhan was replaced as chief executive and chair of Starbucks on Tuesday by Brian Niccol, former CEO of Chipotle. This decision came after the coffee chain recorded a fall in same-store sales for two consecutive quarters, while also facing intense demands for a boycott.After taking over as CEO of Chipotle in March 2018, Niccol was able to supervise a significant turnaround at the restaurant chain, which resulted in a 770 percent gain in the share value throughout his term, according to Fortune. Following the announcement, Chipotle shares dropped by more than 7 percent as of Tuesday afternoon…
albawaba(2024-08-14). George Clooney and Brad Pitt reflect on their decades-long friendship and collaboration in upcoming film "Wolfs"albawaba.com ALBAWABA – The Wolfs' George Clooney and Brad Pitt have been friends for decades, and in a joint interview for the September cover of GQ, the two actors discussed their connection and how it has helped them through difficult times.Speaking on their lengthy acquaintance, Clooney said, "We've been friends for a long time." Our regular check-ins enhance the experience. Life becomes difficult, and you must constantly check in on everyone's well-being.Furthermore, Brad Pitt lauded his companion, calling him "probably the best at understanding and seeing the chessboard and the potential moves." He also said, "I'll call…
albawaba(2024-08-14). Burak àñzàßivit explains reason behind his extra weight.albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Turkish star Burak àñzàßivit explained in an interview the reason behind his extra weight after the star caused controversy for appearing with a big belly.Kara Sevda star talked to the press and justified his latest sea image in which he appeared with extra weight."I started to do sports," the Turkish star Burak àñzàßivit said when he was interviewed adding that the extra weight was for a project he is working on.ÿ™ŸÖ ÿߟÑÿ™ÿ≠ÿØÿ´ ŸÉÿ´Ÿäÿ±Ÿ&at…
CADTM(2024-08-14). Join us on 4, 5 and 6 October 2024 for our next Autumn Meetings!cadtm.org The Autumn Meetings of CADTM Europe will occur on October 4, 5 and 6 October 2024. As of 2023, the venue will be the Simenon Youth Hostelin Liège, Belgium. | The 2024 edition will use different formats: debates, workshops, interactive activities, and book presentations. It will focus on several issues: the rise of the Far Right, the debt crisis in the South, China and the BRICS as creditors. It will also consider the ecological debt and food sovereignty. | Food sovereignty, which is the issue (…) | – |
Caitlin Johnstone(2024-08-14). Reminder: All My Work May Be Freely Used By Any Platform Or Individual.thealtworld.com I am just here re-issuing my periodic reminder that everything I write, paint, tweet, record, or otherwise publish may be used in any way by any platform or individual who wishes to do so, with or without attribution, for any reason at all, free of charge. | I encourage all platforms to make abundant use of my work. If there are folks out there who struggle to produce daily content, feel free to copy my work onto your platform to help build your audience. This includes my written content, video content, audio content, visual art, and anything else you see from me and my husband Tim Foley (the American voice in al…
Meghan P. Keating(2024-08-14). Rat Poison is Threatening Carnivores Around the World.counterpunch.org This mountain lion, known as P-47, was found dead in Southern California on March 21, 2019, with rat poison in his system. National Park Service via AP Rats thrive around humans, for good reason: They feed off crops and garbage and readily adapt to many settings, from farms to the world's largest cities. To control
David Rosen(2024-08-14). Death by Incarceration.counterpunch.org Walter Bourque, Jr., has been incarcerated in New Hampshire for 68 years for the murder of a 4-year-old girl in December 1955. Kenneth Nicely has been incarcerated in Arkansas for 65 years for killing a police officer. And Francis "Frank" Smith served 72 years in a Connecticut facility for his part in the killing of a night watchman until 2022 when,
Phil Wilson(2024-08-14). Harris and Trump Agree on a Key Point: Moths Will Not Be a 2024 Campaign Issue.counterpunch.org In a recent column, Paul Street wrote how there "are plenty of deadly sirens in contemporary American life but few are as powerful as the savagely time-staggered big money corporate crafted narrow spectrum major party big media candidate-centered 'quadrennial [electoral] extravaganzas'—Noam Chomsky's term—that are sold to the masses as 'politics,' the only politics that matters." Street is
Daniel Falcone(2024-08-14). African Politics is Invisible to the Wider World: How Nigeria Became a 'Soldier's Paradise'.counterpunch.org "If you want to keep militaries out of civilian politics, you have to offer people some other way," scholar argues. British rule had profound effects on Nigeria starting in the late 1800s and largely included economic, political, social, and cultural forms of imperialism. Many of the devastating impacts are still visible in the country today and are especially
Richard D. Wolff(2024-08-14). Capitalism, Mass Anger and the 2024 Elections.counterpunch.org In the wake of his huge defeat on June 30, 2024, when 80 percent of voters rejected French "centrist" President Emmanuel Macron, he said he understood the French people's anger. In the UK, Conservative loser Rishi Sunak said the same about the British people's anger, as Labor leader Starmer now says as the anger explodes.
Jeff Bryant(2024-08-14). Can Vice-Presidential Pick Tim Walz Make Democrats the Education Party Again?counterpunch.org In choosing Minnesota Governor Tim Walz to be her running mate, Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris has not only picked a progressive governor and a Midwestern populist to lead the party's national ticket but she also may have signaled that the Democratic Party is ready to take back its reputation as the education party.
Jonah Raskin(2024-08-14). Who Will Coach the Coaches? Reflections on Tim Walz, the United Front and High School Football.counterpunch.org The recent stories about Tim Walz— the governor of Minnesota, and Kamala Harris's running mate— which have emphasized his days as a football coach, reminded me of my years as an athlete who played football and lacrosse and who also wrestled in the 158-pound weight class— all under the watchful eyes of a handful of
Kevin Proescholdt(2024-08-14). Mountain Bikers Push to Ride Through Wilderness.counterpunch.org "Something will have gone out of us as a people if we ever let the remaining wilderness be destroyed…" — Wallace Stegner The goal of the Wilderness Act, now celebrating its 60th birthday, was to set aside a small proportion of public land in America from human intrusion. Some places, the founders said, deserved to be
Peter Bach(2024-08-14). Letter from London: The Sun Also Rises.counterpunch.org One morning last week I headed out to the local newsagents in what had rapidly become an overexcitable land. The sun was warm on my face. There wasn't a cloud in the sky. The local butcher shop was being gutted for refurbishment. The nearby Turkish food store was not quite open yet. The optician was
Staff(2024-08-14). How Amazon "Lied, Spied, Cheated Its Way to the Top": WSJ Reporter Dana Mattioli.democracynow.org We speak with Wall Street Journal reporter Dana Mattioli about her new book, The Everything War, which examines how Amazon came to dominate the U.S. economy through its "scorched-earth" tactics. "I found just a ton of business practices driven by this toxic culture at Amazon, where the company lied, spied, cheated its way to the top," she says. Mattioli also discusses the threat of antitrust lawsuits to Amazon and other Big Tech firms, political pressure on Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan and more.
Staff(2024-08-14). How Elon Musk Broke with the Democrats to Spend Millions on Donald Trump's Reelection Campaign.democracynow.org The United Auto Workers has filed federal labor charges against Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump and billionaire Tesla CEO Elon Musk, accusing them of illegally attempting to threaten and intimidate workers who go on strike. The UAW's complaint comes in response to comments made by Trump during a discussion with Musk Monday on the social media platform X, which Musk owns. The Wall Street Journal reports that Musk is funding a new super PAC to help Trump in swing states and return him to the White House. There have been reports Musk was planning to spend $45 million a month to help elect Trump, b…
ecns.cn(2024-08-14). Melbourne Airport mulls more flights.ecns.cn Melbourne Airport in Australia considers China as one of the most important markets and looks forward to opening more direct flight routes to Chinese cities through cooperation with Chinese airports and airlines.
ecns.cn(2024-08-14). Separatist spy networks dismantled.ecns.cn National security agencies have uncovered over 1,000 cases of espionage and theft of secrets by Taiwan spies and have dismantled a number of espionage networks on the Chinese mainland.
ecns.cn(2024-08-14). Heavy rainfall to cause more flooding in north.ecns.cn Rivers in various basins in China are forecast to experience flooding due to heavy rainfall in the coming week, and the risk of local flash floods in some areas is high, according to the Ministry of Water Resources.
ecns.cn(2024-08-14). Anti-China content fabricated in applications for overseas study.ecns.cn Some agencies providing services for people wanting to study abroad have added fabricated content including biased views about China and reactionary political comments in the students' admission documents to help them secure places in foreign universities.
ecns.cn(2024-08-14). Nationwide trade-in initiative aims to spur sluggish growth.ecns.cn China has initiated a nationwide push to encourage consumers to trade in their old goods for new ones, with a particular focus on key products such as automobiles, household appliances and home improvement items.
ecns.cn(2024-08-14). Cradle of Civilization: Shangyang Palace.ecns.cn Shangyang Palace, a Tang Dynasty royal palace, was first built in 675 AD. Renowned for its luxurious architecture and scenic beauty, it was often praised as a "paradise on earth" and celebrated by poets. Today, the palace has been restored on its original site.
ecns.cn(2024-08-14). New system urged for better health.ecns.cn China should promote closer collaboration between hospitals and retail pharmacies to better manage chronic diseases and reduce disease burdens, industry experts said.
ecns.cn(2024-08-14). China leads the world with largest agricultural germplasm collection: ministry.ecns.cn China reported the world's largest collection in agricultural germplasm resources in the first half of 2024, following a recently concluded national survey, marking a historic milestone in the domain and the country's growing self-reliance in seeds.
ecns.cn(2024-08-14). Survey: High interest rates not spooking Hong Kong SMEs.ecns.cn Enterprises are most willing to invest in research and development, followed by training related to e-commerce or digital technology, as well as overall staff training.
ecns.cn(2024-08-14). Guangxi manufacturer shaking up global mining machinery sector.ecns.cn In a MESDA workshop in Nanning, Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, a group of green steel giants — about 4 meters high, 20 meters long and weighing over 60 metric tons — is poised majestically, awaiting deployment overseas.
ecns.cn(2024-08-14). Corruption uncovered in funeral industry.ecns.cn Multiple cities in China have recently uncovered suspected cases of corruption within the funeral industry, involving both funeral home managers and officials in the funeral management sector.
ecns.cn(2024-08-14). China Answers | From urban development to easier entry, what has high-level openness brought to China.ecns.cn Opening up is a defining feature of Chinese modernization, as stated at the 3rd Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China. | As a foreign expert now living in Shanghai, Joseph Gregory Mahoney, professor of politics and international relations at East China Normal University said that the cohesive and open development in the Yangtze River Delta region, as well as China's entry facilitation measures and urbanization progress are major topics to him.
ecns.cn(2024-08-14). Platform vows to protect delivery riders' rights.ecns.cn Meituan, a popular on-demand service platform, has vowed to strengthen protections of its delivery workers' rights following a conflict between one of its couriers and a security guard in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province.
ecns.cn(2024-08-14). Pudong eyes unmanned farm growth.ecns.cn Shanghai's Pudong New Area will accelerate the construction of unmanned farms to enhance intelligent food production and boost the high-quality development of modern agriculture.
ecns.cn(2024-08-14). Coffee imports to rise on increasing demand.ecns.cn China's coffee imports will rise, positioning the country as a key player in the global coffee industry, said business leaders and market watchers.
ecns.cn(2024-08-14). Gesar horse racing festival celebrated in Gansu.ecns.cn A total of 870 horses in 38 teams from provinces and autonomous regions including Guizhou, Xizang, Sichuan, Qinghai and Gansu will compete in the horse racing festival.
ecns.cn(2024-08-14). Seminar, events expected to boost Sino-ASEAN cooperation.ecns.cn The ASEAN-China (Shanxi) Trade and Investment Promotion Seminar, which kicked off in Changzhi, Shanxi province on Monday, will facilitate mutual understanding and bring more opportunities for cooperation.
Rhoda Wilson(2024-08-14). What goes on at Bohemian Grove?expose-news.com Bohemian Grove is a 2,700-acre private campground and summer retreat located in Monte Rio, California. It is said to be a summer retreat for some of the most prominent men in the …
Rhoda Wilson(2024-08-14). The Olympic Games closing ceremony was a homage to lucifer.expose-news.com Having created a satanic ritual for the Olympic Games opening ceremony, artistic director Thomas Jolly ended as he had begun. The closing ceremony, writes Winston Smith, was a homage to lucifer. Jolly …
geo.tv(2024-08-14). Thai court removes PM Srettha Thavisin from office in shock ruling.geo.tv Thailand's Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin arrives to welcome Brunei's Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah at the Government House in Bangkok, Thailand, April 29, 2024. — Reuters New prime minister must be chosen by parliament.Phumtham Wechayachai to take over as interim PM.Court ruling raises…
geo.tv(2024-08-14). Japan's PM announces stepping down next month.geo.tv Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida speaks during a press conference at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on August 14, 2024. — REUTERSTOKYO: Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has announced stepping down next month on the back of political scandals and widespread public…
geo.tv(2024-08-14). Kamala Harris campaign targeted by foreign hackers.geo.tv US Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris looks on as she attends a campaign event with her vice presidential running mate Minnesota Governor Tim Walz at the United Auto Workers Local 900 in Wayne, Michigan, US, August 8, 2024. — ReutersDemocratic…
geo.tv(2024-08-14). Over 1,000 arrested following UK disorder: police.geo.tv An anti-immigration protester is detained by police officers, in Newcastle, Britain August 10, 2024. —ReutersRiots started following death of three girls in stabbing. Judiciary is moving through cases and handing down sentences. At least 575 people have been charge.
Prof. Joseph H. Chung(2024-08-14). America's Perpetual War: Six Questions.globalresearch.ca America's multi-trillion dollar perpetual war has denied and deprived millions of Americans of decent income, adequate housing, needed foods, necessary health care, safety on the street, reliable infrastructure facilities, essential education…
Phil Pasquini(2024-08-14). Bangladesh Hindus Call for an End to Violence.indybay.org WASHINGTON (08-13) — A vociferous crowd of Bangladeshi Hindus demonstrated at the White House on August 10, calling for an end to religious discrimination and violence directed against them in the aftermath of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's resignation and hasty departure to India. As head of the Awami League Party coupled with her 15-year reign as prime minister, her popularity has waned over time as her government had become more authoritarian. The weeks of violent protests and demonstrations beginning in July when scores of university students and others were killed was the beginning of the end of her st…
Phil Pasquini(2024-08-14). CAIR Sues FBI for Gaza Activists Constitutional Violations.indybay.org WASHINGTON (08-12) — The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) held two press conferences on August 12, in Washington, DC and Los Angeles in introducing a lawsuit filed against the federal government on behalf of two United States citizens of Palestinian descent who have been placed on the secret No-Fly list claiming they were added for political reasons.
Anonymous(2024-08-14). Key Players in L.A. Community College Building Fraud Ousted From Leadership Positions.indybay.org Since The Los Angeles Times published shocking news coverage of fraud and corruption surrounding the Valley Academic and Cultural Center construction, multiple key players in the building fraud have been ousted from various leadership positions in multiple communities.
Lynda Carson(2024-08-14). ProPublica releases dozens of Project 2025 secret training videos.indybay.org The release of some Project 2025 secret training videos released by ProPublica. Plus some links to articles about former fascist KKK Grand Wizard, David Duke's campaign contributors. David Duke is a Trump supporter! The David Duke campaign contributors that received national media coverage, were originally exposed locally by Lynda Carson, on IndyBay Media.
Georg Diez(2024-08-14). Europe's left: the time for tactics is over.indybay.org Across Europe, we are experiencing a crisis of democracy; a systemic crisis that cannot be solved with the old structures and offers, in terms of personnel and programmatic. This is an opportunity for the left to put forward candidates like Li Andersson in Finland or Dadgostar in Sweden: both formulate a clear new policy that prioritizes social justice combined with climate justice.
Michael Webster(2024-08-14). Current Military Trends Increased Military Exercises.indybay.org The combination of increased military exercises, regional tensions, and ongoing conflicts contributes to a complex and volatile global environment. The likelihood of new conflicts arising or existing ones escalating cannot be dismissed…
The Valley Film Festival(2024-08-14). The Valley Film Festival Announces Winners!indybay.org The Valley Film Festival announced the winners of the 10 Degrees Hotter Award! The festival was held at Laemmle NoHo 7 in the North Hollywood Arts District.
Dharmasiri Lankapeli(2024-08-14). 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. | – | / |
Badrul Alam(2024-08-14). After Hasina's resignation, struggle continues.internationalviewpoint.org On August 5, at 2: 30 pm, Sheikh Hasina resigned from her post as prime minister and fled with some of her Special Security Forces by helicopter to India. She is now in Delhi, and some reports indicate that she wants to go to London for political asylum, but Britain is refusing her entry because of her human rights violations. | – | / |
Adrián Piva(2024-08-14). The ultra-right governs Argentina: The end of an epoch?internationalviewpoint.org On the evening of November 19, 2023, when official data from the presidential runoff in Argentina confirmed the victory of Javier Milei, the candidate of "La libertad adelantado" (Liberty Advances or LLA), many activists and intellectuals of the left and progressivism woke up to a reality that we had tried to deny or that we had not been able to understand. For this reason, the attempt to reach explanations, reasons and hypotheses for this unthinkable event must be, at the same time, an exercise in revising the categories and characterisations we made of Argentine social and political reality in previous years.
Internationalist 360 ∞(2024-08-14). The Imperialist Attack on the Alliance of Sahel States.libya360.wordpress.com Essam Elkorghli, Kribsoo Diallo, Matteo Capasso The recent attack on Mali has the fingerprints of Western imperialism all over it. This series of events is part of the tried and true imperialist method of creating the conditions for intervention by sewing chaos and terror. This cyclical process must be broken through revolutionary action. On July 27, 2024,…
Internationalist 360 ∞(2024-08-14). The Fracturing of Latin America as a Preamble to Regional Balkanization.libya360.wordpress.com Rafael Bautista S. Mà£o of Oscar Niemeyer, representing the "open veins of Latin America," in the Latin American Memorial in Sà£o Paulo, Brazil. The alignment of certain governments to the crutch of "fraud", to delegitimize the last elections in Venezuela, is seriously fracturing the region. The consequences of this new conformation of a bloc aligned…
MEE staff(2024-08-14). Jordan using cybercrime laws 'against pro-Palestine' sentiment, Amnesty says.middleeasteye.net Jordan using cybercrime laws 'against pro-Palestine' sentiment, Amnesty says | Violations under the law include 'spreading fake news', 'provoking strife' and 'contempt for religions' | | Protesters in Amman, Jordan, carry placards honouring slain Palestinian figures on 9 August 2024 (Reuters/Alaa…
Staff(2024-08-14). RSS claims over 1.5 million Hindus fleeing Bangladesh, urges UNHRC to intervene.muslimmirror.comBy Muslim Mirror Staff The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) has petitioned the United Nations Human Rights Commission (UNHRC) to address alleged targeted attacks on Hindus and other religious minorities in Bangladesh. According to the RSS, these attacks are prompting a mass exodus of Hindu families seeking refuge in India. The petition, filed by the RSS's …
Brianna Sharpe(2024-08-14). The Black Ballot Episode 5: 'Political Prostitutes'.newsone.com President Richard Nixon (1913 — 1994) shakes hands with musician James Brown (1933 — 2006) in the White House's Oval Office, in Washington D.C., on Oct. 10, 1972. | Source: Oliver F Adkins/PhotoQuest / Getty | N | ewsOne is back with Episode 5 of The Black Ballot, an exclusive new multi-episodic Each episode takes a deep dive into American presidents' decisions and policies and their collective impact on the short and long-term trajectories for the conditions of African Ameri…
Joel Wendland-Liu(2024-08-14). 'Transnational Communism Across the Americas' offers valuable insights despite its anti-communist tropes.peoplesworld.org Historical research on communist parties and their multiple international relationships has flourished in the past two decades. One remarkable contribution to this field is the book Transnational Communism Across the Americas. This collection of multiply-authored chapters digs into the communist parties of various Latin American countries, such as Cuba, Puerto Rico, El Salvador, Mexico, and …
Morning Star(2024-08-14). Amazon rainforest's role as carbon sink now in danger, new study warns.peoplesworld.org The Amazon rainforest stores the equivalent of almost two years of global carbon emissions, but its role as a carbon sink is under threat, according to a new study. Following an analysis of satellite data provided by the Planet company, the U.S.-based Amazon Conservation Association has concluded that, with deforestation, the rainforest could start contributing more …
Mark Gruenberg(2024-08-14). UAW suit against Trump and Musk breaks new ground.peoplesworld.org DETROIT—The United Auto Workers are suing Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump and billionaire mogul Elon Musk for flagrantly breaking labor law after Trump praised Musk for illegally firing strikers. The move by the union is significant because the UAW is saying that what is often referred to as "labor law" is not, as corporations would …
Mark Gruenberg(2024-08-14). Progressive 'Squad' member Omar beats chief challenger Samuels in Minnesota primary.peoplesworld.org MINNEAPOLIS—By a 56.2%-42.9% margin, progressive "Squad" member Rep. Ilhan Omar, the Democratic-Farmer-Labor (DFL) incumbent lawmaker from Minneapolis, beat her chief challenger, former city commissioner Don Samuels, in the August 13 DFL primary there. The win virtually guarantees her re-election in the very progressive city-centered congressional district this fall. Omar's win was the most-notable development in …
Eric A. Gordon(2024-08-14). 'Sing Sing' sings out for justice, clemency, rehabilitation, humanity.peoplesworld.org The new 105-minute film Sing Sing is about life inside Sing Sing Correctional Facility, perhaps the most infamous maximum security prison in America, perhaps the world. It's the infamous place where Julius and Ethel Rosenberg were executed in 1953 as "atomic spies" at the height of the McCarthyite Red Scare. The context of the film …
Cameron Harrison(2024-08-14). Southern Workers Assembly: 'Build rank-and-file power to fight fascism'.peoplesworld.org Watch the full Southern Workers Assembly Town Hall — video at the end of this article. "People are tired of hearing that this is the most important election of our lifetime, but it's true," declared Bill Fletcher, Jr., at the Southern Workers Assembly (SWA) Town Hall held last week. Fletcher is a trade union activist …
Elsy Fors Garzon(2024-08-14). Russian bombers fly over Baltic, Barents and Norwegian seas.plenglish.com Moscow, Aug 14 (Prensa Latina) Tu-95MS and Tu-22M3 bombers of the Russian Aerospace Force carried out a flight over the neutral waters of the Baltic, Barents and Norwegian seas, the Russian Ministry of Defense reported today.
Ileana Ferrer Fonte(2024-08-14). FAO invests in soil conservation in Cuba.plenglish.com Havana, Aug 14 (Prensa Latina) The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) on Wednesday highlighted the implementation of a new projects that will favor biodiversity and soil conservation in Cuba.
Isidro Estrada Dela(2024-08-14). Russia shoots down 117 Ukranian drones and four missiles.plenglish.com Ukrainian troops attempted a terrorist attack with unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and Tocka-U tactical missiles against facilities in Russian territory, where anti-aircraft defense service destroyed the aerial targets, the military institution stated on its official Telegram channel. | The message specifies that 37 drones and four missiles were eliminated over the Kursk province, 37 UAVs over the Voronezh region, 17 in Belgorod, 11 in Nizhny Novgorod, and nine in Volgograd. | Likewise, three UAVs were shot down in the Bryansk region, two in the Orlovsk and one more in Rostov. | The Russian provinces bordering Uk…
Ileana Ferrer Fonte(2024-08-14). Five-century-old Mayan hieroglyphs found in Mexico.plenglish.com Mexico City, Aug 14 (Prensa Latina) Experts at the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) of Mexico are currently investigating a stone tablet depicting Mayan hieroglyphs that seeminngly date back 550 years.
Oraily Madruga Rios(2024-08-14). Cuba receives international aid for fisheries research.plenglish.com A key goal is to strengthen the capacities of the Fisheries Research Center (CIP) and the technical departments (bureaus of capture) of fishing companies, located in the Gulf of Guacanayabo, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) said here. Cuba's Ministry of Food Industry is promoting the initiative, with technical assistance from FAO and financing from the Global Environment Facility (GEF), as part of the Conpescas Guacanayabo project. | For the ongoing study, Cuba is receiving equipment for geo-referencing, positioning, observation, and measurement of physical-chemical and oceanographic pa…
Ileana Ferrer Fonte(2024-08-14). Mayan hieroglyphs five centuries old descovered in Mexico.plenglish.com Mexico City, Aug 14 (Prensa Latina) Specialists from the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) of Mexico are analyzing the discovery of a stone tablet with Mayan hieroglyphs more than 550 years old.
Ana Luisa Brown(2024-08-14). China denounces US interference and subversive activities.plenglish.com According to Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian, the NED falsely presents itself under the banner of 'promoting democracy and human rights'. | The diplomat denounced the participation of this foundation in a series of subversive actions that include the orchestration of color revolutions, incitement to confrontation between nations, fabrication of false information and the use of 'academic activities' as a means of intervention and infiltration. | The spokesman referred to the report 'The Actions and True Nature of the National Endowment for Democracy of the United States', recently published by China's Foreign…
Elsy Fors Garzon(2024-08-14). Argentine ex president denounces protection of perpetrators of attack.plenglish.com Buenos Aires, Aug 14 (Prensa Latina) The judicial party protects those who had to do with the attack, denounced today former Argentine president Cristina Fernández when testifying in the trial for the attempted murder against her, perpetrated on September 1, 2022.
Isidro Estrada Dela(2024-08-14). Russia shoots down 117 Ukranian drones and four missiles.plenglish.com Ukrainian troops attempted a terrorist attack with unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and Tocka-U tactical missiles against facilities in Russian territory, where anti-aircraft defense service destroyed the aerial targets, the military institution stated on its official Telegram channel. | The message specifies that 37 drones and four missiles were eliminated over the Kursk province, 37 UAVs over the Voronezh region, 17 in Belgorod, 11 in Nizhny Novgorod, and nine in Volgograd. | Likewise, three UAVs were shot down in the Bryansk region, two in the Orlovsk and one more in Rostov. | The Russian provinces bordering Uk…
Ana Luisa Brown(2024-08-14). Argentine government against search for disappeared children.plenglish.com Buenos Aires, Aug 14 (Prensa Latina) The president of the Grandmothers of Plaza de Mayo, Estela de Carlotto, today considered aberrant the decision of the Argentine Government to withdraw the powers to investigate the appropriation of minors from the Commission for the Right to Identity (Conadi).
ptcnews.tv(2024-08-14). Saudi man loses over 500 kilos with help from former King.ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Thanks to Saudi Arabia's former King Abdullah, Khalid bin Mohsen Shaari, who was formerly thought to be the heaviest man alive, has lost 542 kg. At a potentially fatal weight of 610 kg in 2013, Khalid spent more than three years in bed. His health worsened to the point where he needed friends and relatives to help him with even the most basic necessities. King Abdullah intervened with a detailed plan to rescue Khalid's life, moved by his predicament.The King made arrangements for Khalid to get free, first-rate medical care. Using a forklift and a specially made bed, Khalid was moved from his house…
ptcnews.tv(2024-08-14). Sheikh Hasina breaks silence: 'My father's legacy disgraced, I seek Justice from nation', says Bangladesh's former PM.ptcnews.tv Bangladesh crisis: In her first public statement since fleeing Dhaka, former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has strongly condemned the recent surge of violence in her country and called for the perpetrators to be brought to justice. It comes in the wake of widespread unrest and desecration of a statue of her father, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the founding father of Bangladesh. | The statement, shared by her son Sajeeb Wazed on X (formerly known as Twitter), is a poignant reflection on the personal losses Hasina has endured, particularly the tragic events of August 15, 1975. On that fateful night, Mujibur Ra…
ptcnews.tv(2024-08-14). 'Dance of destruction in name of protest': Sheikh Hasina in first remarks after ouster as Bangladesh PM.ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: In her first statement since leaving Bangladesh, ousted Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina demanded a probe against those involved in the July "killings and vandalism" and said that the culprits be identified and punished.Sheikh Hasina also asked people to observe National Mourning Day on August 15 with dignity and solemnity and to "pray for the salvation of all souls" by offering floral garlands to Bangabandhu Bhaban."Since last July many fresh lives have been lost due to vandalism, arson and violence in the name of agitation… My condolences to those like me who are living with the pain of…
The Sirius Report(2024-08-14). What You're Not Being Told About Kursk.thesiriusreport.com We discuss the recent Kursk debacle between Ukraine and Russia and highlight why too much of the alt media coverage is nothing more than entertainment.
noreply(2024-08-14). Those Who Planned…smoothiex12.blogspot.com this FUBAR in Kursk for VSU–some even state that the whole idea originated in London, not surprising then with the level of UK's military–was obviously planned by amateurs. You see, they are still obsessed with operational indices, such as the length (range) of advance, the speed of advance and other purely Hollywood representations of war taken out of serious operational context and real military science. Well, you remember this, I recon…The American Army as it is now exists could beat the Russians with the greatest of ease, because while the Russians have good infantry, they are lacking in artillery, a…
TASS(2024-08-14). Russian defense minister visits Army-2024 forum.tass.com Andrey Belousov familiarized himself with promising projects by Russian defense industry enterprises as well as with robotic systems and platforms tested in the special military operation's zone…
TASS(2024-08-14). Serbia, Russia agree to strengthen strategic partnership — deputy PM.tass.com According to the statement, "Deputy Prime Minister Vulin congratulated Patrushev on his appointment as presidential aide and his appointment as Chairman of Russia's Maritime Board and expressed his satisfaction that they will continue cooperation in areas of interest to both countries"
TASS(2024-08-14). Subsidizing of flights to Kaliningrad Region will continue — Putin.tass.com "Concerning maritime transportation – this is now the main artery for delivery and export of cargo, delivery of one more ferry for Kaliningrad is stipulated at the Zvezda Shipyard in late 2028, and one more ferry in 2029," the Russian leader said…
TASS(2024-08-14). Gas reserves in European UGS approach 88%.tass.com Total LNG supplies from terminals to Europe's gas transport system in July hit the lowest level since November 2021, with the trend of their decline persisting in August…
TASS(2024-08-14). Russian stocks up as Wednesday trading opens.tass.com As of 10: 35 a.m. Moscow time (07: 35 a.m. GMT), the MOEX surpassed 2,900 points for the first time since August 2 as it reached 2,903.69 points (+0.66%), while the RTS was up by 0.66% at 987.69 points…
TASS(2024-08-14). Russia, UAE talk interaction in BRICS — Foreign Ministry.tass.com According to the statement, the sides discussed topical issues of further development of traditionally friendly bilateral relations, including maintaining an intense political dialogue and building up mutually beneficial cooperation in trade and economic…
TASS(2024-08-14). Investigation into Nord Stream blasts does not affect German aid to Kiev — Cabinet.tass.com As Wolfgang Buechner recalled, the Prosecutor General's Office is in charge of the investigation with a "criminal component" and it "has nothing to do with the fact that, as the German Chancellor has repeatedly said, Germany will support Ukraine as long as necessary"
sputnikglobe(2024-08-14). Ukraine Wants to Start Talks Using Kursk Nuclear Plant Seizure as Ultimatum – Akhmat Head.sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW, (Sputnik) – On August 6, Ukrainian armed forces went on the offensive to seize territory in the Kursk region, their advance was stopped, said Valery Gerasimov, Chief of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces. He stressed that the operation in the Kursk region will be completed by defeating the enemy and reaching the state border.
| Anadolu Agency | (2024-08-14). Hunter Biden sought State help for foreign deal while VP.tribune.com.pk Hunter Biden sought assistance from the US State Department for a foreign company while his father was vice president, which was revealed late Tuesday, according to newly released records from the Biden administration. | The disclosure of information to The New York Times comes just three weeks after President Joe Biden dropped his 2024 reelection bid. | The records, which have been withheld for years, indicate that Hunter Biden wrote at least one letter to the US ambassador to Italy in 2016 seeking help for a lucrative energy project in that country with the Ukrainian gas company Burisma, where the younger Bi…
United World International(2024-08-14). Race on social media to win elections in Venezuela.uwidata.com UWI author Yunus Soner provided an interview to Turkish daily newspaper aslƒ±nda.com. Below we presented the interview, conducted by Leyla ƒ∞lhan, in translation to English. In the elections held on July 28 in the South American country of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro was re-elected as president. The US-backed opposition, which did not recognize Maduro's victory, claimed …
yenisafak(2024-08-14). Gaziantep FK'da Janio Bikel ile yollar ayrƒ±ldƒ±.yenisafak.com Trendyol Sàºper Lig ekiplerinden Gaziantep FK, Janio Bikel ile yollarƒ±nƒ± ayƒ±rdƒ±. | Kulàºpten yapƒ±lan aà߃±klamaya gà∂re, geàßen yƒ±l kadroya katƒ±lan orta saha oyuncusu Janio Bikel'in sà∂zle≈ümesi feshedildi.
yenisafak(2024-08-14). Meteoroloji'den Marmara ve Ege iàßin kritik uyarƒ±: Vatanda≈ülar gerekli tedbirleri alsƒ±n.yenisafak.com Meteoroloji Genel Màºdàºrl຃üຠ14 Aƒüustos 2024 hava durumu tahminlerini payla≈ütƒ±. Uzmanlarƒ±n 'Afrika sƒ±caklarƒ±' uyarƒ±sƒ± yurt genelinde etkisini hissettirecek, sƒ±caklƒ±klar mevsim normalleri àºzerinde seyredecek. Marmara ve Kuzey Ege kƒ±yƒ±larƒ±nda ise kuvvetli ràºzgar bekleniyor. | Yapƒ±lan son deƒüerlendirmelere gà∂re; àºlke genelinde yaƒüƒ±≈ü bekl…
yenisafak(2024-08-14). Hamas Doha'daki ate≈ükes gà∂ràº≈ümelerine katƒ±lmayacak: Màºzakerelerde kesinlikle yokuz.yenisafak.com Hamas Siyasi Bàºro àúyesi Hindi, "Hamas, Doha'da yada Kahire'de yeniden ba≈ülamasƒ± beklenen màºzakerelerde kesinlikle olmayacak" dedi."ƒ∞srail aà߃±k taahhàºtte bulunmalƒ±": Hamas'ƒ±n arabuluculardan, (Biden'ƒ±n vizyonu ve BM Gàºvenlik Konseyi kararƒ± temelinde) 2 Temmuz'da àºzerinde mutabakata varƒ±lan hususlarƒ± uygulamaya yà∂nelik bir plan sunmasƒ±nƒ± ve ƒ∞srail'in bu plana baƒülƒ± kalaca…
yenisafak(2024-08-14). 105 bin anla≈ümazlƒ±kta ara bulundu.yenisafak.com 1 Eylàºl 2023 tarihinde devreye alƒ±nan zorunlu arabuluculuk sistemiyle birlikte kira tespit, tahliye, uyarlama, kontrat kaynaklƒ± sorunlar, ta≈üƒ±nmaz payla≈üƒ±mƒ±, kat màºlkiyetinden kaynaklƒ± uyu≈ümazlƒ±klar ve aidata ili≈ükin davalar àßà∂zàºme kavu≈ümaya ba≈üladƒ±. Mahkemelerin yàºkàºnຠhafifletecek ev sahibi ve kiracƒ±ya kƒ±sa sàºrede àßà∂zàºm getirecek arabulucul…
yenisafak(2024-08-14). Hizmet sevdalƒ±sƒ± herkese kapƒ±mƒ±z aà߃±k.yenisafak.com Cumhurba≈ükanƒ± Tayyip Erdoƒüan ba≈ükanlƒ±ƒüƒ±nda à∂nceki gàºn toplanan AK Parti Merkez Yàºràºtme Kurulu'nda (MYK) ana gàºndem partinin 23. yƒ±l dà∂nàºmàºydàº. Bugàºn geràßekle≈ütirilecek 23. yƒ±l kutlama programƒ±nda ilàße ve belde olmak àºzere en az 15 belediye ba≈ükanƒ± ile 2 milletvekilinin AK Parti'ye geàßeceƒüi belirtilirken, Erdoƒüan'ƒ±n, partiye geàßm…
yenisafak(2024-08-14). Zihniyet devrimi: AK Parti 23 ya≈üƒ±nda!yenisafak.com 2001 yƒ±lƒ±nda 'Erdemliler Hareketi' ile Cumhurba≈ükanƒ± Tayyip Erdoƒüan liderliƒüinde siyasete giren AK Parti, bugàºn Türkiye'nin 81 ilinde 23'àºncຠyƒ±lƒ±nƒ± kutluyor. Erdoƒüan'ƒ±n, "Bugàºnden sonra Türkiye'mizde artƒ±k hiàßbir ≈üey eskisi gibi olmayacak" ifadesiyle siyaset sahnesinde yerini alan AK Parti, àßok partili siyasi hayatƒ±n ba≈üladƒ±ƒüƒ± 1946'dan bu yana en…
yenisafak(2024-08-14). Kemal Kƒ±lƒ±àßdaroƒülu'ndan Fatih Altaylƒ±'ya salvolar: Satƒ±lƒ±k kepaze kadƒ±n dàº≈ümanƒ± namert.yenisafak.com CHP yanda≈üƒ± YouTuber Fatih Altaylƒ±, geàßtiƒüimiz gàºnlerde yaptƒ±ƒüƒ± aà߃±klamada, CHP eski Genel Ba≈ükanƒ± Kemal Kƒ±lƒ±àßdaroƒülu'nu hedef alarak, "Beni dà∂vseydi onu affederdim ama kendisini hiàß affetmiyorum. àáàºnkຠo AK Parti'nin adamƒ±" ifadelerini kullandƒ±. "Merkepler adam olur sen olmazsƒ±n": Kƒ±lƒ±àßdaroƒülu, kendisini 'd…
yenisafak(2024-08-14). Malatya'da yolcu otobàºsຠ≈üarampole yuvarlandƒ±.yenisafak.com Bodrum'dan Van'a giden sàºràºcàºsຠve plakasƒ± henàºz à∂ƒürenilemeyen yolcu otobàºsàº, Doƒüanlar Mahallesi mevkiinde ≈üarampole devrildi. | àáevredekilerin ihbarƒ± àºzerine kaza yerine 112 Acil Saƒülƒ±k, AFAD, polis, jandarma ve itfaiye ekipleri sevk edildi. | 14 yaralƒ±: | Kazada ilk belirlemelere gà∂re 3'ຠaƒüƒ±r 14 ki≈üi yaralandƒ±. | Yaralƒ±lar, ambulansla kentteki àße≈üitli ha…
yenisafak(2024-08-14). Zehir tacirlerine 59 ilde aƒüƒ±r darbe.yenisafak.com 59 ilde zehir tacirlerinin yerel suàß à∂rgàºtlerine, uyu≈üturucu madde imalatà߃±larƒ±na yà∂nelik dàºzenlenen "Narkoàßelik-32" operasyonlarƒ±nda; 3 ton 746 kilogram uyu≈üturucu madde, 861 bin 90 adet uyu≈üturucu hap ele geàßirildi. | 520 zehir taciri ve sokak satƒ±cƒ±sƒ± yakalandƒ±. | Emniyet Genel Màºdàºrl຃üຠNarkotik Suàßlarla Màºcadele Ba≈ükanlƒ±ƒüƒ± koordinesinde…
yenisafak(2024-08-14). AK Parti siyaset sahnesinde 23 yƒ±lƒ± geride bƒ±raktƒ±.yenisafak.com AK Parti, kurulduƒüu gàºnden bu yana girdiƒüi tàºm genel seàßimlerde birinci parti olmayƒ± ba≈üararak, àßok partili siyasi hayatƒ±n ba≈üladƒ±ƒüƒ± 1946'dan bu yana en uzun sàºre iktidarda kalan parti oldu. | AK Parti hàºkàºmetleri yapƒ±sal reformlara ve dev projelere imza attƒ±: | Recep Tayyip Erdoƒüan'ƒ±n liderliƒüinde, 14 Aƒüustos 2001'de Türkiye'nin 39. partisi olarak Tàºrk siyasi hayatƒ&p…
yenisafak(2024-08-14). Hamas: Haaretz'in haberi ƒ∞srail'in sava≈ü suàßu i≈ülediƒüini doƒüruluyor.yenisafak.com Hamas'ƒ±n Siyasi Bàºro àºyesi ƒ∞zzet Er-Ri≈ük konuya ili≈ükin yazƒ±lƒ± aà߃±klama yaptƒ±. | Ri≈ük aà߃±klamasƒ±nda, "ƒ∞srail gazetesi Haaretz'in, Nazi i≈ügal ordusunun Gazze'deki tàºnellerde ve binalarda arama yapmak iàßin Filistinli sivilleri canlƒ± kalkan olarak kullanmasƒ±na ili≈ükin ara≈ütƒ±rmasƒ±nda ortaya à߃±kanlar, bu ordunun tàºm dà&…
yenisafak(2024-08-14). àúskàºdar'da feci kaza: ≈ûehirlerarasƒ± yolcu otobàºsຠƒ∞ETT'ye àßarptƒ± yaralƒ±lar var.yenisafak.com àúskàºdar'da, yolcu almak iàßin durakta bekleyen ƒ∞ETT otobàºsàºne àßarpan ≈üehirlerarasƒ± yolcu otobàºsàºndeki 3 ki≈üi yaralandƒ±. | D-100 kara yolu Harem Sahil Yolu àúskàºdar istikametinde ilerleyen 34 TP 9995 plakalƒ± ƒ∞ETT otobàºsàº, yolcu almak àºzere Haydarpa≈üa Gàºmràºk duraƒüƒ±nda durdu. Aynƒ± yà∂nde seyreden 44 PD 600 plakalƒ± ≈üehirlerarasƒ± yolcu otobàºsà&…
yenisafak(2024-08-14). Malatya'da àºàß aracƒ±n karƒ±≈ütƒ±ƒüƒ± feci kaza: àñlຠve yaralƒ±lar var.yenisafak.com Malatya'da àºàß aracƒ±n karƒ±≈ütƒ±ƒüƒ± trafik kazasƒ±nda iki ki≈üi hayatƒ±nƒ± kaybetti, dà∂rt ki≈üi aƒüƒ±r yaralandƒ±.Kaza, saat 17.00 sƒ±ralarƒ±nda Malatya- Elazƒ±ƒü karayolu àáiftlik mevkiinde meydana geldi. Edinilen bilgilere gà∂re, Nurettin Demir idaresindeki 06 EJR 920 plakalƒ± otomobil ile A.T. yà∂netimindeki 44 ABN 797 plakalƒ± araàß ve Hasa…
yenisafak(2024-08-14). Kontenjanlarƒ±n yàºzde 98,8'i doldu.yenisafak.com 2024 YKS yerle≈ütirme sonuàßlarƒ±na gà∂re, 1 milyon 21 bin 986 kontenjanƒ±n 987 bin 388'i doldu. Devlet àºniversitelerinde à∂rgàºn yàºksekà∂ƒüretim programlarƒ±na ayrƒ±lan 598 bin 709 genel kontenjanƒ±n da 591 bin 257'si doldu. Ek tercih sàºrecinden à∂nce devlet àºniversitelerindeki kontenjanlarƒ±n tamamƒ±na yakƒ±nƒ±nƒ±n tercih i≈ülemleri tamamlandƒ±. Bà∂ylece devlet àºniversitelerindeki à&pa…
yenisafak(2024-08-14). Filistin: ƒ∞srail ate≈ükes àßaƒürƒ±larƒ±na katliamla kar≈üƒ±lƒ±k veriyor.yenisafak.com Filistin'in Birle≈ümi≈ü Milletler (BM) Daimi Temsilcisi Riyad Mansur, Orta Doƒüu'daki durumu gà∂ràº≈ümek àºzere dàºzenlenen BM Gàºvenlik Konseyi toplantƒ±sƒ±nda bir konu≈üma yaptƒ±. | BM Filistin Daimi Temsilcisi Mansur, "Dàºnya ne zaman ate≈ükes iàßin baskƒ± yapsa ƒ∞srail'in (Tabiin) okulundaki gibi bir katliamla kar≈üƒ±lƒ±k vermesi tesadàºf deƒüil. Bir à∂ncekinden daha àßirkin bir mesaj veriyor…
yenisafak(2024-08-14). ≈ûantiyede i≈ü gàºvenlik uzmanƒ± yoktu.yenisafak.com ƒ∞stanbul Tuzla'da à∂zel bir firmaya ait kazƒ± àßalƒ±≈ümasƒ± sƒ±rasƒ±nda ya≈üanan gà∂àßàºkte àßevre màºhendisi Cengiz àñcalan (46) ve i≈üàßi Salih ƒ∞ƒüne'nin (46) toprak altƒ±nda kalarak hayatƒ±nƒ± kaybetmesinin ardƒ±ndan màºteahhit Mehmet Zeki Varlƒ±ba≈ü tutuklandƒ±. Varlƒ±ba≈ü'ƒ±n ifadesine Yeni ≈ûafak ula…
yenisafak(2024-08-14). Cumhurba≈ükanƒ± Erdoƒüan'dan Guterres'e 'Dàºnya 5'ten bàºyàºktàºr' yanƒ±tƒ±: BMGK'nƒ±n reforma tabi tutulmasƒ± gà∂ràº≈üàºnàºz kƒ±ymetli.yenisafak.com Cumhurba≈ükanƒ± Recep Tayyip Erdoƒüan'ƒ±n, New York'ta 74. Birle≈ümi≈ü Milletler Genel Kurulu'na damga vuran "Dàºnya 5'ten bàºyàºktàºr" sà∂zleri dàºnyaya ilham oluyor.Son olarak, Birle≈ümi≈ü Milletler Genel Sekreteri Antonio Guterres, Konsey'de Afrika'nƒ±n temsil edildiƒüi bir reforma ihtiyaàß duyulduƒüunu belirtti ve daimi olarak temsil edilmemesinin "kabul edilemez" olduƒüunu sà∂yledi."BMGK'nƒ±n reforma tabi tutulmasƒ&plu…
yenisafak(2024-08-14). Almanya'da askeri hava àºssຠkapatƒ±ldƒ±: Sabotaj ≈üàºphesi var.yenisafak.com Almanya Savunma Bakanlƒ±ƒüƒ± Sà∂zcàºsຠArne Collatz, Berlin'de dàºzenlenen basƒ±n toplatasƒ±nda, Kà∂lln-Wahn àºssàºnàºn izinsiz bir giri≈ü sebebiyle kapatƒ±ldƒ±ƒüƒ±nƒ± belirterek, "Sabotaj ≈üàºphesi de var." ifadesini kullandƒ±.Collatz, ilgili makamlarƒ±n olayƒ± ara≈ütƒ±rdƒ±ƒüƒ±nƒ± aktardƒ±.Alman Ordusu Sà∂zcà&or…
UMMID(2024-08-14). NASA claim of water reservoirs on Mars sparks debate.ummid.com The American space agency NASA Monday claimed evidence of liquid water reservoirs underneath the Mars surface, sparking a debate about the possiblity of human life on the Red Planet.
UMMID(2024-08-14). Apply now, MP NEET UG 2024 Counselling starts.ummid.com Department of Medical Education (DME) Madhya Pradesh has started through its official website dme.mponline.gov.in registration of students who wish to participate in MP NEET UG Medical (MBBS) and Dental (BDS) Counselling 2024 from today i.e. Monday August 12, 2024.
UMMID(2024-08-14). King Abdulaziz Quran Competition 2024: Final qualifying round underway in Makkah.ummid.com The jury of the final qualifiers of the 44th edition of the King Abdulaziz International Competition for Memorization, Recitation, and Interpretation of Holy Quran Saturday listened to the recitations of 14 contestants from Kenya, Congo, Egypt, Uganda, Kuwait, Djibouti, Sri Lanka, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Yemen, the Philippines, Ghana, Jordan, Portugal and Bahrain.
UMMID(2024-08-14). Steps to Check: DTE Maha Post SSC Diploma 2024 Round 2 Allotment.ummid.com Directorate of Technical Education (DTE) Maharashtra is set to publish on its official website poly24.dtemaharashtra.gov.in today i.e. Wednesday August 14, 2024 the result of CAP Round 2 Seat Allotment of the students seeking admission in First Year Post SSC Diploma Technical and Polytechnic Courses in Engineering/Technology for the year 2024-25.
UMMID(2024-08-14). Challenges before Yunus' interim government in Bangladesh.ummid.com The challenges at the frontiers of Yunus' interim government in Bangladeshare (unlucky) seven: law and order; economy; military, elections; justice; religious freedom; and freedom of expression.
UMMID(2024-08-14). Steps to Check: MHT CET 2024 Engineering FE Round 1 Allotment.ummid.com Maharashtra State CET Cell is set to publish today i.e. Wednesday August 14, 2024 on its official website fe2024.mahacet.org Provisional Allotment of CAP Round-I (Round 1 allotment result) of candidates who have registered for admission in First Year Engineering (FE) B.E. and B.Tech four year courses for the year 2024-25.
UMMID(2024-08-14). Nigeria urged early registration of 2025 Hajj pilgrims.ummid.com Independent Hajj Reporters, a Civil Society Organization (CSO) that monitors and reports Hajj activities in Nigeria has appealed to NAHCON to instruct state Muslim pilgrim's welfare boards, agencies and commissions to announce the start of registration of intending pilgrims for the 2025 Hajj.
UMMID(2024-08-14). Hindenburg 'reveals' why SEBI did not take action against Adani Group.ummid.com America based short-seller firm Hindenburg Research Saturday alleged Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) Chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch had a stake in the obscure offshore entities used in the "Adani money siphoning scandal".
UMMID(2024-08-14). How Islamophobia, misinformation added fuel to UK riots?ummid.com The recent riots in the UK have made one thing clear that the far-right is on the increase in Europe and elsewhere too, including India. Further in its vilifying campaigns its in now-a-days heled by the rising social media, and the time has come to reign-in the social media's negative use.
UMMID(2024-08-14). Never seen any discrimination in 40 years of service: JNMC AMU Principal.ummid.com Refuting the allegations made by BJP leader and Aligarh MP Satish Gautam, Prof (Dr) Veeena Maheshwari said she had never seen any discrimination at the Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College (JNMC) run under the Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) during her long tenure.
UMMID(2024-08-14). Link to Check: Maha Direct 2nd Yr Pharmacy 2024 Round 1 Allotment.ummid.com Maharashtra CET Cell is set to publish today i.e. Wednesday August 14, 2024 on its official website dsp2024.mahacet.org.in Provisional Allotment Result of CAP Round I of candidates who have registered for admission in Direct 2nd Year Pharmacy (B Pharmacy and Pharm D) courses for the year 2024-25.
UMMID(2024-08-14). Hajj 2025 application starts at hajcommittee.gov.in.ummid.com The Haj Committee of India has started receiving Hajj Application Form (HAF) of the pilgrims who are willing to embark on Hajj 2025 (Haj 1446 AH) through its website hajcommittee.gov.in from today i.e. Tuesday August 13, 2024.
UMMID(2024-08-14). UP NEET UG 2024 Counselling schedule out, details here.ummid.com The Directorate General of Medical Education and Training Uttar Pradesh (DGME UP) has published on its official website upneet.gov.in the UP NEET UG 2024 Counselling Schedule for the year 2024-25 (NEET UG 2024 Counselling Date and Time).
UMMID(2024-08-14). NIRF Ranking 2024: AMU improves its rank, Jamia Millia retains 3rd spot.ummid.com The Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), which was at 9th spot in 2023, has improved its rank securing the 8th position whereas Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) has retained the 3rd best rank in the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2024 released Monday August 12, 2024.
UMMID(2024-08-14). MCHOSE unpacks affordable mechanical keyboards.ummid.com China based peripheral giant, MCHOSE, has brought back in the PC market affordable mechanical keyboards, with this making its debut in the international market.
| Anadolu Agency | (2024-08-14). Malaysian PM pledges support to Bangladesh's interim govt.tribune.com.pk Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has assured Bangladesh's transitional government of Kuala Lumpur's "help and support" during a phone call with the interim administration's head, Muhammad Yunus. | "I am very pleased that Prof. Yunus has given his assurances to protect the rights of all Bangladeshis, including minorities," Anwar said. | Yunus, a Nobel laureate and an economist, was appointed to lead the 17-member interim government last week following the end of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's 15-year rule. Hasina fled to India on August 5 after month-long protests against her government. | "Prof. Y…
Atul Singh(2024-08-14). How to View Independence Amidst Ferment, Rape and Dirty Toilets.fairobserver.com Today is Pakistan's independence day, and tomorrow is India's independence day. British India once comprised India, Pakistan and Bangladesh. In 1947, the British packed their bags and left. Pakistan and India were the two successor states forged after absorbing the princely states, which the British used as puppets. In 1971, Bangladesh won its independence from…
sputnikglobe(2024-08-14). Flames as High as 80 Feet Rage Around Athens, Greece.sputnikglobe.com Flames which first broke out on Sunday have now grown to become one of Greece's worst wildfires this year. And at least one person has died from the fire which broke out around the country's capital, Athens.
hindustantimes(2024-08-14). Sheikh Hasina Drops Big Hint On Returning To Bangladesh In First Official Reaction To Ouster.hindustantimes.com Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on August 13 issued her first statement since stepping down from her position. She demanded investigation and justice for those responsible for violence and arson in Bangladesh during student protests against government job quotas. Hasina also condemned the destruction of Bangladesh founder Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's museum and said all the memory of our freedom movement has been reduced to ashes.
newleftreview(2024-08-14). Sanjay Subrahmanyam: Blood and Bombast.newleftreview.org Sanjay Subrahmanyam on Vinayak Chaturvedi, Hindutva and Violence and Janaki Bakhle, Savarkar and the Making of Hindutva. Intellectual biographies of Hindu nationalism's Mazzini-inspired theoretician.
United World International(2024-08-14). Race on social media to win elections in Venezuela.unitedworldint.com UWI author Yunus Soner provided an interview to Turkish daily newspaper aslƒ±nda.com. Below we presented the interview, conducted by Leyla ƒ∞lhan, in translation to English. In the elections held on July 28 in the South American country of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro was re-elected as president. The US-backed opposition, which did not recognize Maduro's victory, claimed …
| Anadolu Agency | (2024-08-14). US forces, Iran-backed groups clash in Syria.tribune.com.pk US forces and Iran-backed armed groups exchanged fire in eastern Syria, according to local sources on Wednesday. The sources reported that Iranian-backed armed groups launched a rocket attack on the Conoco gas field in Deir ez-Zor province, where US troops are stationed. Although smoke was seen rising from the base, there were no reported casualties or damage. | In response, US-led coalition fighter jets targeted military sites belonging to the Iranian-backed groups in Deir ez-Zor. The US Army has not yet commented on the incident. | This exchange follows a series of recent drone and missile attacks on US base…
tn.ai(2024-08-14). US Forces in Syria, Iraq Hit by Multiple Attacks.tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Resistance forces launched missiles from Iraq at a US military base in Syria's Conoco gas field, sparking intense US air activity and subsequent shelling in Deir ez-Zur.
The Independent(2024-08-14). Afreximbank, UDB in shs93 billion deal to support private sector.independent.co.ug Cairo, Egypt | THE INDEPENDENT | The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and the Uganda Development Bank (UDB) have entered a deal aimed at boosting support to the private sector. The Joint Project Preparation Facility Framework Agreement will provide early project preparatory financing and technical support services to public and private sector entities. The facility worth 25 …
| Anadolu Agency | (2024-08-14). Japan contemplates recognising Palestine amid growing global support.tribune.com.pk Tokyo will consider recognising an independent state of Palestine in a "comprehensive manner," Japanese officials told Anadolu, pitching Tokyo's "unique" role to move toward a two-state solution in the Middle East. | Japan does not recognise Palestine as an independent state but hosts the semi-status diplomatic mission, known as the Permanent General Mission of Palestine in Tokyo. | The diplomatic mission representing the Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO) government opened in 1977, and is headed by Ambassador Waleed Siam, who had told Anadolu that Japan is "now studying seriously, and also South Korea,…
| REUTERS | (2024-08-14). Harris to address price gouging in North Carolina speech.tribune.com.pk US Vice President Kamala Harris will make her first policy-centered speech as Democratic presidential candidate on Friday, taking aim at price gouging, in a sign her whirlwind campaign could rattle big companies and corporate executives. | Harris will travel to Raleigh, in North Carolina, a state Democrats hope to flip this election, to outline her plan "to lower costs for middle-class families and take on corporate price-gouging," her campaign said on Tuesday. | Harris canceled an event in North Carolina last week because of Tropical Storm Debby. Focusing her first major policy speech on the economy, and loca…
| Reuters | (2024-08-14). New US missile could redefine power dynamics in South China Sea.tribune.com.pk The US Navy's deployment of new extremely long-range air-to-air missiles in the Indo-Pacific could erase China's advantage in aerial reach, experts say, as part of an intensifying focus on projecting power amid high tensions in the region. | The AIM-174B, developed from the readily available Raytheon (RTX.N) SM-6 air defence missile, is the longest-range such missile the United States has ever fielded and was officially acknowledged in July. | It has three key advantages: it can fly several times farther than the next-best US option, the AIM-120 AMRAAM; it does not require new production lines; and it is compa…
newleftreview(2024-08-14). Rebecca Lossin: The Multiple Gaze.newleftreview.org Resisting the erasure of working-class life in the American rust belt, the critical photography of LaToya Ruby Frazier combines intimate portraiture with representations of capital's flight. Rebecca Lossin reflects on MoMA's recent retrospective of her work—and on the cultural politics of documentary image-making in an age saturated with the visual.
David Swanson(2024-08-14). Talk World Radio: Working for Peace in Africa.worldbeyondwar.org Our guest Brenda Wanjiru is based in Africa where she works on peace education, peace activism, aiding children and refugees impacted by war, and rehabilitating child soldiers. #WorldBEYONDWar…
NEOB(2024-08-14). Government, business partnership begins to flourish.sanews.gov.za Government, business partnership begins to flourish | The government and business partnership to resolve South Africa's challenges is beginning to bear fruit, although much more needs to be done. | This is according to a statement released by the Presidency and Business for South Africa. | The partnership between the two parties was established last year in a bid to work together to resolve the question of inclusive and economic growth. | The collaboration has targeted three areas for particular interest, including energy, transport and logistics, and crime and corruption. | PHOTOS | President Ramaphosa meets wit…
| Anadolu Agency | (2024-08-14). Man jailed 10 months for racially abusing UK Muslim bus driver.tribune.com.pk A man has been sentenced to 10 months in prison in the UK for racially abusing and spitting at a Muslim bus driver, authorities said. | In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) said that Michael Mongan, 39, "unleashed a tirade of racist abuse and spat at the driver after being denied entry when his payment card was declined" on Aug. 7 in Hayes. | In footage that went viral on social media last week, the man is seen spitting at the driver and hurling Islamophobic slurs, repeatedly yelling "Muslim terrorist" and using expletives. He also insisted the driver get off the bus while hitt…
The Independent(2024-08-14). KITEEZI: KCCA exposed for lacking basic safety plans.independent.co.ug COMMENT | Samson Tinka | By Monday morning of 12th Aug 2024, 22 people were confirmed to have died after the Kitezi garbage disaster. Information from the Kiteezi community shows that there is a good number still unaccounted for persons. Yet, as way back as 10 years ago, there were pointers that this Kiteezi garbage site …
| REUTERS | (2024-08-14). FBI warns Harris campaign of 'foreign influence operation'.tribune.com.pk Vice President Kamala Harris' presidential campaign said it was notified by the FBI last month that it was "targeted by a foreign actor influence operation," a campaign official said on Tuesday. | "We have robust cybersecurity measures in place, and are not aware of any security breaches of our systems resulting from those efforts," the official said, adding that the campaign remains in communication with authorities. | The FBI did not immediately respond to a request for comment. | The bureau said on Monday that it was investigating after Republican rival Donald Trump's presidential campaign said that it had…
The Independent(2024-08-14). Congolese police officers who fled to Uganda undergo verification.independent.co.ug Kanungu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | 98 Congolese National Police officers who fled to the Ugandan side of Ishasha in Kanungu district have undergone security verification. The officers together with some of their families (13 mothers, 27 children and one civilian) fled to Kanungu on August 3, 2024, after the fall of Nyamilima town to M23. …
newleftreview(2024-08-14). Radhika Desai: Peak Hindutva?newleftreview.org As Modi's BJP loses its overall majority, Radhika Desai examines the part played by India's capitalist conglomerates in his rise—and the contradictions on which their strategy has foundered. The economic crisis of the parched countryside as brake on Hindutva's forward march.
noemail(2024-08-14). Nitesh Rane Slams Munawar Faruqui Over Alleged Derogatory Remarks on Konkani People.devdiscourse.com Nitesh Rane, a leader from the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP), on Wednesday labeled comedian Munawar Faruqui as a 'habitual offender' following Faruqui's derogatory comments about Konkani people. The controversial statements, which have since been retracted with an apology, have once again placed the comedian in the spotlight for the wrong reasons.
Staff(2024-08-14). Talk World Radio: Working for Peace in Africa.davidswanson.org AUDIO: Talk World Radio is recorded on Zoom. Here is this week's video and all the videos on Youtube. VIDEO: This week on Talk World Radio we're talking about working for peace in Africa. Our guest Brenda Wanjiru is based in Ghana where she works on peace education, peace activism, aiding children and refugees impacted …
| REUTERS | (2024-08-14). Japan PM Kishida to resign amid mounting scandals.tribune.com.pk Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said he will step down in September, ending a three-year term marred by political scandals and paving the way for a new premier to address the impact of rising prices. | "I will continue to do everything I can as prime minister until then end of my term in September," Kishida said in a televised press conference on Wednesday to announce his decision not seek re-election as Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) leader. | His decision to quit triggers a contest to replace him as party boss, and by extension as the leader of the world's fourth-biggest economy. | Kishida's public sup…
The Independent(2024-08-14). Former Headmaster of St Peter's College Tororo murdered.independent.co.ug Tororo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The former headmaster of St Peter's College Tororo Joseph Francis Olokojo has died from severe petrol burn injuries after arsonists attacked him outside his home early today. According to reports from Tororo, he died on his way to Mulago Hospital from Mbale Referral hospital, where he had been taken …
noemail(2024-08-14). US Army Soldier Pleads Guilty to Disclosing National Defense Information to China.devdiscourse.com A US Army soldier and intelligence analyst has pleaded guilty to disclosing national defense information to China, according to the Department of Justice. Assistant Attorney General Matthew G. Olsen stated, "The defendant abused his access to restricted government systems to sell sensitive military information to a person he knew to be a foreign national."
noemail(2024-08-14). CAS Delays Verdict on Vinesh Phogat's Disqualification: Hopes High for Favorable Outcome.devdiscourse.com The verdict on wrestler Vinesh Phogat's disqualification from the Paris Olympics has been delayed once again. The Wrestling Federation of India's Vice-President, Jai Prakash Chaudhary, expressed optimism that the decision would favor the athlete. The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has postponed its verdict on Phogat's appeal to August 16.
noemail(2024-08-14). Premier League Launches Real-Time VAR Social Media Updates.devdiscourse.com The Premier League is set to ease frustrations surrounding the VAR system by launching a new social media account. This initiative will provide near real-time updates and explanations of officiating and operational decisions during every match.
The Independent(2024-08-14). Makerere hosts conference on China-Africa cultural exchange, mutual learning.independent.co.ug KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Academics from Uganda's Makerere University and several Chinese institutions, including Xiangtan University, have gathered in the Ugandan capital of Kampala for a two-day conference focused on enhancing cultural exchange and mutual understanding between China and Africa. Buyinza Mukadasi, speaking on behalf of Makerere University's vice chancellor, noted that the conference …
Our Reporter(2024-08-14). Museveni Urges Ugandans to Utilize Local Council Systems for Better Service Delivery.plusnews.ug President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has renewed his call to Ugandans to effectively use Local Council (LC) systems to enhance service delivery and hold leaders accountable. According to the President, by properly engaging with these systems, citizens can ensure greater transparency and efficiency in government programs such as the Parish Development Model (PDM) and Emyooga. "The …
The Independent(2024-08-14). Katabi agrees to receive KCCA garbage for only 1 month.independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Katabi Town Council has temporarily allowed garbage from Kampala City to be disposed of at the Nkumba Bukolwa dumpsite. On Monday, the town council authorities led by Mayor Roland Kalema blocked trucks from dumping garbage at the dumpsite in Katabi, citing a lack of enough space. This was after the …
| NEWSDESK | (2024-08-14). Blinken felicitates Pakistanis.tribune.com.pk US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has extended felicitations to the people of Pakistan on the occasion of Independence Day on Wednesday (today). | In a statement, Blinken stated that for the past 77 years, the ties between the peoples of the two countries had served as the foundation of their bilateral relationship. | "In the year ahead, we will deepen the US-Pakistan partnership and expand our people-to-people ties to build a more prosperous future for both our nations," he added. | "We look forward to continuing a partnership that makes both countries more secure, as we strengthen our shared commitment to…
The Independent(2024-08-14). New NAPE report from UNEB shows persistent education inequalities.independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A new National Assessment of Proficiency in Education (NAPE) report from the Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) has highlighted severe and persistent disparities in the country's primary school system. The report reveals a significant divide between learners in urban and rural areas, as well as between those attending private versus …
| Anadolu Agency | (2024-08-14). US Democratic VP candidate defends military record.tribune.com.pk US Democratic vice president candidate Tim Walz defended his military record Tuesday after criticism from his Republican rival, JD Vance. | Speaking at a convention of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) in Los Angeles in his first solo campaign speech, Walz said: "I am damn proud of my service to this country." | "To anyone brave enough to put on that uniform for our great country, including my opponent, I just have a few simple words: Thank you for your service and sacrifice," he added. | Vance, a Marine veteran and Donald Trump's running mate, had previously questioned…
| Reuters(2024-08-14). Premier League tackles VAR frustration with live updates.tribune.com.pk The Premier League has introduced a new social media account aimed at reducing frustration with the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system by offering near real-time updates and explanations of officiating decisions during matches. | Despite widespread criticism of VAR last season, teams voted in June to retain the technology, with Wolverhampton Wanderers even launching a petition to abolish it. | To address concerns and improve transparency, the Premier League Match Centre's new account on X, previously known as Twitter, will provide live updates from Stockley Park, the headquarters of the VAR Hub. | The accoun…
EDWIN(2024-08-14). Zikalala sets six-month deadline for the completion of Soshanguve Magistrate's Court.sanews.gov.za Zikalala sets six-month deadline for the completion of Soshanguve Magistrate's Court | Public Works and Infrastructure Deputy Minister, Sihle Zikalala, has set a six-month deadline for the completion of the delayed Soshanguve Magistrate's Court in Tshwane. | Speaking after conducting Operation Siyahlola at the magistrate's court on Tuesday, Zikalala said the construction of the court will be completed by February next year. | Siyahlola is aimed at unblocking stalled Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI) projects. | READ | publicbooks(2024-08-14). Fatal Chase: Cops and the Illusion of Control.publicbooks.org Police chases place ordinary citizens in grave danger. No amount of training or increasingly strict department policies will change that.
NEOB(2024-08-14). Continued collaboration key to addressing challenges.sanews.gov.za Continued collaboration key to addressing challenges | Government and business have recommitted to working together to resolve some of South Africa's most pressing challenges. | On Tuesday, President Cyril Ramaphosa, together with members of his Cabinet, held a meeting with senior business leaders and technical experts from government and business to discuss a new era of collaboration for a partnership launched over a year ago to address barriers to growth in South Africa. | President Ramaphosa said since last year when the partnership was established, much progress has been recorded in key areas, including elect…
Kimera Abdu(2024-08-14). Tamale Mirundi Special Tribute to Air on Radio 4 Tonight.plusnews.ug Radio 4, where Tamale Mirundi has featured on the Gwensonga Show every Tuesday for the last 3 years, will this evening pay a special tribute to the deceased political commentator. Its sister station, where he also appeared at the same time, will also relay the tribute. The special broadcast, which will be relayed live at …
Monica Mbabazi(2024-08-14). Uganda and Eswatini Strengthen Bilateral Ties During King Mswati III's State Visit.plusnews.ug President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and First Lady Maama Janet Museveni today welcomed His Majesty King Mswati III of Eswatini at Entebbe International Airport, marking the beginning of a three-day state visit. King Mswati III, accompanied by Queen Inkhosikati Make Lamashwama and other high-level delegates, arrived in the country at the invitation of President Museveni. Upon …
newleftreview(2024-08-14). Tony Wood: Mexico in Flux.newleftreview.org Against the rightward trend of the Old World, countries in Latin America continue to favour governments of the left. The resounding mandate for Claudia Sheinbaum in Mexico's presidential election confirms Morena's hegemony within the new party system. Where exactly on the political map should its project be placed?
tn.ai(2024-08-14). More than 1,000 Arrested Following UK Riots, Police Say.tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — British authorities have now arrested more than 1,000 people following days of rioting involving violence, arson and looting as well as racist attacks targeting Muslims and migrants, a national policing body said on Tuesday.
noemail(2024-08-14). BSF and CRPF Rally for 'Har Ghar Tiranga' Ahead of Independence Day.devdiscourse.com The Border Security Force (BSF) on Wednesday held a 'Har Ghar Tiranga' bike rally in Krishnanagar, West Bengal, ahead of India's 78th Independence Day on August 15. Krishnanagar BSF DIG Sanjay Kumar emphasized the importance of national pride, stating, 'We want every citizen to feel proud of their country and hoist the national flag. We are distributing flags to everyone and sending out a message of unity in diversity.'
Anand Naidoo(2024-08-14). The Heat: UK Racial Tensions.america.cgtn.com Riots erupted in England and Belfast, Northern Ireland in the wake of the July 29th murder of three young girls in the British town of Southport. Seizing on false information posted on social media about the attacker's name, religion, and migration status, far-right rioters set fire to cars, looted stores, harassed Muslims and attacked mosques and hotels housing asylum seekers. | Joining the discussion: | Tahir Abbas is a Radicalization Studies Professor at Leiden University's Institute of Security and Global Affairs i…
sputnikglobe(2024-08-14). A Summer Breakup.sputnikglobe.com The SVR said that the US administration is planning to launch a "powerful information campaign" to discredit Zelensky as a way to force him off his post.
Human Rights Watch(2024-08-14). US: Los Angeles Criminalizes Unhoused People.hrw.org Play Video | Los Angeles systematically criminalizes unhoused people through arrests and citations for violations arising out of their unhoused status and by destroying their property through sanitation sweeps.Criminalization drives unhoused people out of public spaces but does nothing to solve their lack of housing.City government should stop its practice of criminalization and destructive sanitation sweeps and instead devote resources to preserving and providing affordable housing for all and services to those in need.(Los Angeles, August 14, 2024) — The Los Angeles city government has pursued a cruel,…
noemail(2024-08-14). Rajasthan Medical Strike Over Doctor's Tragic Death.devdiscourse.com Medical services in government hospitals across Rajasthan were disrupted as resident doctors went on strike following the alleged rape and murder of a postgraduate trainee in Kolkata. The strike entered its second day on Wednesday, impacting non-essential services, though emergency services remained operational.
| REUTERS | (2024-08-14). Greek wildfire near Athens eases after one death.tribune.com.pk Greece's worst wildfire of the year eased on the outskirts of the capital Athens on Tuesday thanks to weaker winds, pausing progress of a destructive blaze that killed one person and torched cars, buildings, fields and forests. | Hundreds of firefighters backed by 10 waterbombing aircraft battled the blaze since Sunday as it barrelled from a forest into Athens' northern suburbs, torching homes and stirring panic in neighbourhoods that had not seen such a fire so close to the centre in decades. | "The situation has improved, but there are random blazes. At the time being we don't have any new fronts, only some…
newleftreview(2024-08-14). Cédric Durand: Landscapes of Capital.newleftreview.org A critical engagement with the work of Brett Christophers, whose books—The New Enclosure, Rentier Capitalism, Our Lives in Their Portfolios and The Price Is Wrong—unfold a novel critique of the 'rentier stage' of contemporary capitalism, in the tradition of radical historical geography developed by Lefebvre, Harvey and Davis.
noemail(2024-08-14). China Exposes Rampant Corruption in Funeral Services.devdiscourse.com China has unveiled widespread corruption in its funeral services sector, state media reported Wednesday, identifying illegal fees and cemetery mismanagement committed by veteran managers and funeral home officials.
| REUTERS | (2024-08-14). UAW accuses Trump, Musk of worker intimidation.tribune.com.pk The United Auto Workers Union said on Tuesday it has filed complaints with the National Labor Relations Board against Donald Trump and Tesla CEO Elon Musk over attempts to threaten and intimidate workers. | It is unclear whether the NLRB would take action against Trump for his comments on Monday during a two-hour conversation with Musk that was broadcast on social media platform X. | The UAW seized upon Trump's remarks as the union rallies behind Democratic presidential candidate and Vice President Kamala Harris and encourages its nearly 400,000 workers to vote for her over Trump. The issue is especially perti…
| Reuters | (2024-08-14). Thailand's Prime Minister ousted in shocking court ruling.tribune.com.pk Thailand's Constitutional Court has dismissed Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, citing a "gross violation" of ethics for appointing a minister with a past criminal record. This decision on Wednesday raises the likelihood of political instability and potential shifts within the governing coalition. | Srettha, a real estate tycoon, becomes the fourth Thai prime minister in 16 years to be removed by the same court, highlighting the judiciary's significant role in the country's prolonged political turmoil. His removal after less than a year in office necessitates the selection of a new prime minister, with parliame…
| Anadolu Agency | (2024-08-14). Chipotle Owner Brian Niccol named new Starbucks CEO.tribune.com.pk Starbucks announced Tuesday that it is replacing CEO Laxman Narasimhan with Brian Niccol, the chairman and CEO of the fast-food restaurant chain Chipotle, amid a plunge in sales. | Niccol will take the helm on Sept. 9 while Narasimhan is stepping down immediately, the company said in a statement. | The move comes after the US-based global coffeehouse chain saw a decline in sales for the second consecutive quarter, including falling demand in the US and China — its two biggest markets. | North America store sales fell 2% and US store sales were off by 2% in the April-June period of 2024, according to the compa…
| Reuters | (2024-08-14). WHO issues global alert as new mpox variant triggers emergency.tribune.com.pk The World Health Organisation (WHO) has once again declared mpox a global public health emergency, marking the second time in two years that the virus has reached this level of international concern. This declaration comes in response to an outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) that has rapidly spread to neighboring countries, prompting WHO's highest level of alert. | On Wednesday, an emergency committee convened to advise WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on whether the current outbreak meets the criteria for a "public health emergency of international concern" (PHEIC). The PHEIC de…
Peter Isackson(2024-08-14). Your Solution to Riots: Technology or Critical Thinking?fairobserver.com William Shakespeare, Edward Gibbon and Monty Python are among a host of famous English writers, thinkers and celebrities who took inspiration from events, peoples and cultures from outside Merry England. They stand among many other British creators who lived and produced their finest work centuries or decades before the earth-shaking event that would definitively transform…
| Imran Asghar | (2024-08-14). Former Adiala Jail officials probed for alleged facilitation of Imran Khan.tribune.com.pk Intelligence agencies have launched an investigation into two former Adiala Jail officials over allegations of facilitating the incarecerated founder of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), Imran Khan, according to sources. | Express News reported that former Deputy Superintendent Muhammad Akram and Assistant Superintendent Bilal were questioned by intelligence personnel in Rawalpindi regarding their alleged involvement in providing special assistance to the PTI founder. | Both officials were removed from their positions on June 21 upon the recommendation of the intelligence agencies. Sources indicate that the…
| Anadolu Agency | (2024-08-14). Afghan Taliban display military prowess on anniversary of regaining power.tribune.com.pk Afghanistan's Taliban on Wednesday celebrated the third anniversary of their return to power with a military parade held at a former US airbase. | Helicopters and fighter aircraft flew over the Bagram base located 40 kilometres (24.9 miles) north of the capital Kabul, while the Taliban's armed forces towed US-made armoured personnel carriers, Soviet-era tanks and other artillery equipment, local broadcaster Tolonews reported. | Thousands of people, including senior Taliban officials, acting Defense Minister Mullah Yaqoob and acting Interior Minister Sirajuddin Haqqani, and diplomats, including Chinese and Iran…
| Web Desk | (2024-08-14). Cristiano Ronaldo leads Al-Nassr to Super Cup final.tribune.com.pk Cristiano Ronaldo made a triumphant return to action, scoring and assisting in Al-Nassr's 2-0 victory on Wednesday over Al-Taawoun in the Saudi Super Cup semi-final at Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz Sports City Stadium, setting the stage for a potential silverware win. | Following a disappointing end to his Euro 2024 campaign with Portugal, Ronaldo wasted no time in making an impact, assisting Ayman Yahya's goal in the eighth minute after Sadio Mane's strong run down the left flank. Al-Nassr secured their place in the final, where they will face Al-Hilal, Goal reported. | Ronaldo's contribution didn't stop with t…
The Independent(2024-08-14). Court halts trial of MPs Namujju, Mutembuli and Akamba.independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Anti-Corruption Court in Kampala has temporarily halted the hearing of a corruption case involving three Members of Parliament. The MPs Lwengo District Woman MP Cissy Namujju Dionizia, Bunyole East MP Yusuf Mutembuli, and the Busiki County MP Paul Akamba are accused of soliciting a 20 percent bribe from the …
newleftreview(2024-08-14). Grey Anderson: Imperium Uncloaked.newleftreview.org Grey Anderson on Tom Stevenson, Someone Else's Empire. Lucid anatomization of the American imperium, with a devastating assessment of the UK's equerry role.
Our Reporter(2024-08-14). Police Rescue Abducted Newborn, Arrest Suspects.plusnews.ug Luke Owoyesigyire the deputy KMP spokesperson has noted that the Territorial Police at Central Police Station (CPS) Kampala have successfully rescued a seven-day-old infant, Alyano Gladys, who was abducted on August 6, 2024, from her mother, Mamusena Miriam. Preliminary investigations have revealed that the suspect, identified as Akello Monica, orchestrated the abduction with the assistance …
| Anadolu Agency | (2024-08-14). Blinken engages with Qatari, Egyptian FMs ahead of Gaza ceasefire talks.tribune.com.pk US Secretary of State Antony Blinken held talks over the phone on Wednesday with his Qatari and Egyptian counterparts on the eve of a new round of Gaza cease-fire and prisoner swap negotiations. | Discussions between Blinken and Qatari Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman took up Palestinian developments, "joint mediation efforts to end the war in Gaza, the ongoing tensions in the Middle East, and the emphasis on the need for calm and de-escalation in the region," Qatar's Foreign Ministry said in a statement. | The top US diplomat also discussed with Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty "the key effor…
Maxime Duriez(2024-08-14). Egypt: Human rights organisations condemn the targeting of ElMaraya for culture and arts and call for the protection of cultural institutions.fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) is co-signing a call to the Egyptian authorities to end their harassement and repression of independent cultural organisations in Egypt. The political regime's continued use of security services, police crackdowns, arrests and prison sentencing to intimidate artists and cultural workers must stop. 13 August 2024. The signatories of this statement condemn the Egyptian security forces' raid on the headquarters of ElMaraya for Culture and (…) | – | /…
The Independent(2024-08-14). Equity Bank flags off 113 EPL scholars to top world universities.independent.co.ug Nairobi, Kenya | THE INDEPENDENT | Equity Group Foundation (EGF) Executive Chairman Dr. James Mwangi has flagged off 113 Equity Leadership Program ELP scholars who have secured admission and scholarships to join 71 global universities. The scholars, eight of them Ugandans and some of them refugees, have secured scholarships valued at $21,497,646 for the 4-year duration of …
APR editor(2024-08-14). Kiribati elections 2024: Polls open but 'hype isn't like other countries'.asiapacificreport.nz By Kelvin Anthony, RNZ Pacific digital/social lead The atmosphere in Kiribati is "very calm" and "the hype is not as it is in other countries", a local I-Kiribati resident says. People in the Micronesia nation are casting their ballots in the first round of voting today. Polling stations opened at 7am NZ time. READ MORE:…
| Reuters | (2024-08-14). UAW takes legal action against Trump and Musk.tribune.com.pk The United Auto Workers (UAW) Union has lodged federal labour charges against former President Donald Trump and Tesla CEO Elon Musk, accusing them of attempting to intimidate and threaten workers. The action follows a two-hour conversation between Trump and Musk on the social media platform X, during which they discussed workers going on strike. | During the conversation, Trump commended Musk for his ability to cut costs, particularly in scenarios where workers decided to strike. He implied that Musk would simply dismiss striking workers, although he did not name any specific company. Musk chuckled at the comm…
The Independent(2024-08-14). Court convicts Kwoyelo of war crimes committed between 1993 and 2005.independent.co.ug GULU, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The International Crimes Division of the High Court has convicted former Lord's Resistance Army rebel commander Thomas Kwoyelo alias Latoni of war crimes and crimes against Humanity. Kwoyelo was found guilty by the court for committing 44 out of the 78 counts he was indicted in a long-awaited verdict delivered …
A Guest Author(2024-08-14). Sube el desempleo: øqué pueden hacer los trabajadores?workers.org Por James Foster El Promedio Industrial Dow Jones experimentó una importante caída tras el último informe de empleo, publicado el 2 de agosto, que reveló una modesta adición de 114.000 puestos de trabajo y un aumento de la tasa de desempleo hasta el 4,3%. Las noticias sobre la economía estadounidense . . . |
Maria Calvo(2024-08-14). Honduras trabaja por aumentar resiliencia ante cambio climático.radiohc.cu Honduras es uno de los 30 países más expuesto a desastres naturales a causa del cambio climático, de acuerdo al Informe Mundial de Riesgo 2023. Una problemática en el centro de atención de Xiomara Castro desde que en enero de 2022 asumió la presidencia del país centroamericano.
Maria Calvo(2024-08-14). Recibe intelectual espirituano obsequio del Presidente de Cuba.radiohc.cu Sancti SpÂritus, 14 ago (RHC) El presidente de Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel, obsequió una guayabera al intelectual de esta provincia Juan Eduardo Bernal (Juanelo) por sus 70 años en la misma fecha que Fidel Castro cumpliría su natalicio 98.
Pablo Rafael Fuentes(2024-08-14). Comienza en Venezuela consulta pública sobre ley antifascista.radiohc.cu La Habana, 14 ago (RHC) La Asamblea Nacional de Venezuela iniciará hoy en todo el país un proceso de consulta pública sobre la Ley contra el Fascismo, Neofascismo y Expresiones Similares, que busca convertirse en escudo protector de la nación.
María Candela(2024-08-14). "Sin permiso de Estados Unidos", un libro sobre la impronta de Fidel en las Cumbres Iberoamericanas (+Fotos).radiohc.cu La Habana, 14 ago (RHC) En ocasión del 98 cumpleaños de Fidel Castro, este martes 13 de agosto, tuvo lugar un conversatorio en la librería Fayad Jamis, de La Habana, sobre el libro "Sin permiso de Estados Unidos" un volumen aún en edición, que contiene testimonios que recrean su participación en las primeras Cumbres Iberoamericanas.
María Candela(2024-08-14). Máquinas que comienzan a rodar.radiohc.cu En medio de una aguda depresión en los últimos años de los servicios de transporte, en Cuba el Ministerio del ramo trata, con recursos muy limitados, de frenar el deterioro y recobrar determinadas líneas de ferrocarril.
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Maria Calvo(2024-08-14). Líbano reafirma adhesión al derecho a preservar su soberanía.radiohc.cu Beirut, 14 ago (RHC) El primer ministro interino, Najib Mikati, reafirmó hoy la adhesión al derecho de Líbano a liberar su tierra y preservar la soberanía, en medio de la persistencia israelí en cometer masacres.
Maria Calvo(2024-08-14). China denuncia actividades subversivas e interferencia de EEUU.radiohc.cu Beijing, 14 ago (RHC) China denunció hoy las actividades subversivas de la Fundación Nacional para la Democracia de Estados Unidos (NED) y su interferencia en los asuntos internos de otros países.
Raúl Rodríguez(2024-08-14). Pinar del Río abraza al astro olímpico Mijaín López.radiohc.cu Pinar del Río, Cuba, 14 ago (ACN) Fueron varias las horas de trayecto desde La Habana para llegar a su natal Herradura, pero el pentacampeón olímpico Mijaín López recibió las felicitaciones y el abrazo de una multitud de personas a su paso por municipios de la porción oeste de la provincia más occidental de Cuba.
María Candela(2024-08-14). El cumpleaños 33 de Fidel.radiohc.cu Hace 65 años Fidel Castro estaba celebrando su 33 cumpleaños en la ciudad de Trinidad, perteneciente entonces a la provincia de Las Villas.
Pablo Rafael Fuentes(2024-08-14). Cuba con Fidel Castro en el epicentro mundial.radiohc.cu La Habana, 14 ago (RHC) La estatura política del estadista y el ser humano excepcional, el líder histórico de la Revolución cubana, Fidel Castro, continúa hoy en el epicentro del homenaje ofrecido en múltiples latitudes por su natalicio 98.
Maria Calvo(2024-08-14). La FAO reconoce inversiones para conservación de suelos en Cuba.radiohc.cu La Habana, 14 ago (RHC) La Organización de las Naciones Unidas para la Alimentación y la Agricultura (FAO) distinguió hoy la ejecución en Cuba de una nueva inversión en favor de la biodiversidad y la preservación de suelos.
Raúl Rodríguez(2024-08-14). Mijaín López lidera protagonistas de Latinoamérica en París, según EFE.radiohc.cu La Habana, 14 ago (RHC).- Toda la prensa mundial se ha rendido en los últimos días a los pies del luchador Mijain López, pentacampeón olímpico en París. La agencia española EFE seleccionó al cubano como el gran protagonista del deporte latinoamericano en París, en una lista de las 10 figuras más sobresalientes de la región.
teleSUR, MS(2024-08-14). Inundación de una mina de carbón en China deja tres muertos.telesurtv.net La tragedia tuvo lugar el pasado sábado alrededor de las 17H00, cuando diez trabajadores se encontraban en la zona afectada. Dos lograron escapar por sus propios medios, dejando a ocho atrapados.
Peter Cole, Jacobin.(2024-08-14). How San Francisco Longshoremen Made Their Union A Powerhouse.popularresistance.org Peter Cole is a professor of history at Western Illinois University and the author of Dockworker Power: Race & Activism in Durban and the San Francisco Bay Area (University of Illinois Press, 2018). In this interview, Cole and Jacobin's Benjamin Y. Fong discussed the dedication and success of the longshore workers in the 1930s and '40s in overcoming racial division on the docks. | Clips from this interview are included in Episode 6 of Organize the Unorganized (among others), which also includes archival interviews with the first International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) president, Harry Bridges, and…
Pablo Rafael Fuentes(2024-08-14). Destaca Daniel Ortega resistencia de la Revolución cubana.radiohc.cu La Habana, 14 ago (RHC) El presidente Daniel Ortega destacó la resistencia de la Revolución cubana ante las embestidas imperiales y mencionó otros procesos similares como el de Nicaragua y Venezuela.
Pablo Rafael Fuentes(2024-08-14). Presidentes llegan a Dominicana para juramentación de Abinader.radiohc.cu La Habana, 14 ago (RHC) Varios presidentes, vicepresidentes y otros jefes de delegaciones ya se encuentran en República Dominicana para asistir a la juramentación del reelecto dignatario Luis Abinader el viernes, informaron hoy fuentes oficiales.
teleSUR, dcdc, JCM(2024-08-14). Irán inicia etapa de calificación de candidatos a elecciones.telesurtv.net Tras el proceso de investigación, el Ministerio del Interior anunciará los candidatos finales el 11 de junio, y los calificados tendrán 15 días, del 12 al 26 de junio, para llevar a cabo sus campañas electorales.
Staff(2024-08-14). teleSUR anuncia el concurso "Sur Influyente"telesurtv.net El concurso invita a jóvenes, mayores de edad, creadores de contenidos a elaborar piezas audiovisuales de máximo 60 segundos en formato vertical (9: 16).
Aseel Saleh(2024-08-11). Israel kills over 100 Palestinians in massacre at dawn.peoplesdispatch.org The world woke at dawn on Saturday, August 10, to witness yet another horrific scene as Israeli occupation warplanes targeted Al-Tabeen school, in Daraj neighborhood, east of Gaza city. The airstrike that The Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) falsely claimed that the airstrike targeted a command center run by the Palestinian Resistance…
hindustantimes(2024-08-11). On Cam: Lebanon Minister's Clear Signal To Iran To Attack Israel? Big 'War Prep' Claim | Hezbollah.hindustantimes.com Lebanon's Minister of Environment Nasser Yassin accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of "waging a regional war" in the country to "save his neck." Speaking with Sky News on August 9, Yassin said that Lebanon wouldn't "stand" the same level of aggression Gaza is facing, and Beirut has been stepping up its preparedness for more attacks from Israel. The reaction came after the IDF intensified attacks on Hezbollah militants inside Lebanon in recent weeks amid an ongoing war in Gaza.
newarab(2024-08-11). Lebanon proposes additional LAF troops in south to restore calm.newarab.com The Lebanese government has circulated a detailed proposal to all its diplomatic missions abroad, outlining what it says is a plan aimed at achieving long-term stability in southern This initiative, which includes pledging to deploy more Lebanese army personnel through a new recruitment campaign into the border region, comes amid heightened tensions in the region and the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, and Hezbollah in south Lebanon. | This proposal marks the first time the Lebanese go…
hindustantimes(2024-08-11). Hezbollah Damages Key Israeli Military Base, 10 Strikes In 1 Day: Blow To IDF Before Iran Attack.hindustantimes.com Lebanon-based Hezbollah militant group claimed as many as 10 attacks on Israel on August 10. Hezbollah also claimed a huge attack on the Israeli military's Michael Alon base. The Iran-backed proxy group claimed that IDF's Michael Alon base is used as a 'staging ground and munitions depot'. Hezbollah said the Michael Alon attack was revenge for the killing of Hamas commander Samer al Hajj in Ein el Hilweh on August 9.
newarab(2024-08-11). Lebanon only has '4 months worth of food' in case of Israel war.newarab.com Nasser Yassin, the minister overseeing contingency planning for a wider conflict, told Reuters Lebanon would need $100 million monthly for food, shelter, healthcare and other needs in a worst-case scenario. | "A small fraction…
hindustantimes(2024-08-11). Arab Ally Betrays Israel With 'Secret Plan' Of Palestinian Takeover After Snubbing Anti-Iran Pact.hindustantimes.com Egypt and Palestinian authorities are reportedly discussing a plan to take over Gaza's Rafah crossing after the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas. According to Israel's Kan public broadcaster report, citing sources, Cairo is pushing PA to assume responsibility for the Rafah Crossing as the first element of a wider plan that also includes gradually taking over other strategic places in Gaza postwar.
Kelly X. Hui, Mondoweiss.(2024-08-11). New Lawsuit Takes Canary Mission To Court Under Anti-Doxxing Law.popularresistance.org It seems like Canary Mission, the shadowy pro-Israel doxxing operation that has targeted pro-Palestinian voices for nearly a decade, will finally have its day in court. Last month, the Chicago chapter of the Council On American Islamic Relations (CAIR Chicago) filed a landmark federal lawsuit against the blacklisting website—it is the first time Canary Mission has been sued. | CAIR Chicago is representing Kinza Khan, a 34-year-old Pakistani woman who was doxxed after a tense encounter with Wayne Levinson, who is named alongside Canary Mission a co-defendant in the complaint. In November, Khan and her friend…
Caitlin Johnstone(2024-08-11). Fake Revolutions Everywhere You Look.caitlinjohnstone.com.auThis happens all the time these days: people who are inextricably intertwined with establishment power structures posturing as brave revolutionaries leading a resistance against the very establishment they themselves are a part of. Elon Musk is no more a part of any "resistance" than Joe Biden or Bill Gates, but his sycophantic fanboys will mindlessly gobble this garbage up like popcorn chicken.
newarab(2024-08-11). Netanyahu says occupied West Bank 'part of our homeland'.newarab.com The comments come less than a month after the International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruled that Israel's occupation of Palestinian territory is unlawful and must end. | He also expressed that he opposed the formation of a sovereig…
newarab(2024-08-11). Gaza Journalist Tamim Muammar killed in Israeli air strike.newarab.com Prominent Gaza journalist Tamim Muammar was killed along with several family members in an Israeli air strike which targeted their house in Khan Younis, the Palestinian news agency Wafa reported. | Muammar worked for Palestine Voice Radio and was mourned by other journalists and official Palestinian media outlets. | Social media was also awash with photos of Muammar and his family, with people remembering his work and contributions. | "He trained me on how to write the news at the Palestine Voice radio – the respected and intelligent journalist Tamim Muammar, was martyred after his home and his family members…
Phil Paasquini(2024-08-11). Sixty Seconds Before Midnight and a Looming War.indybay.org As world affairs continue to deteriorate with a looming war in the Middle East between Israel and Iran that will surely draw in the US, the possibility of a nuclear confrontation between both sides and or their allies combined with the war in Ukraine, have aligned to form the greatest existential threat for humankind than ever before.
newarab(2024-08-11). Israeli official warns time is running out for captives in Gaza.newarab.com A senior The senior official told Israel's Channel 12 that the captives are believed to be in serious condition and may not be able to survive much longer. | "We know that some of the hostages will not survive much longer in the conditions in which they are be…
tn.ai(2024-08-11). Force Sole Way to Counter Zionism, Qalibaf Says.tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Reaffirming Iran's determination to take revenge against the Israeli regime for the assassination of the Hamas chief in Tehran, Speaker of the Iranian Parliament Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf described force as the only means to stand against Zionism.
newarab(2024-08-11). US will send aid to Israeli army unit despite abuse concerns.newarab.com The State Department said Friday it has opted against what would have been its first-ever blocking of aid to an While the US has not publicly identified the Israeli unit, it is believed to be the The unit and some o…
newarab(2024-08-11). War on Gaza: Ireland PM urges for review of EU-Israel agreement.newarab.com Ireland's Prime Minister Simon Harris has urged for an "urgent review" of the European Union's partnership agreement with Speaking at the Tullamore Show in Co Offaly early on Sunday, Harris urged for a Gaza ceasefire and an end to Israel's ongoing assaults on the besieged enclave. | He said the "world is standing a…
tn.ai(2024-08-11). Iran Pressing for Int'l Outcry Against Israeli Attack on Gaza School.tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The caretaker foreign minister of Iran highlighted Tehran's efforts at the international condemnation of the Zionist regime's recent military strike on a school in Gaza that has killed over 100 Palestinians.
Staff(2024-08-11). 'Horrific Crime' — Israeli Strike on Tabaeen School Kills Over 100 Palestinians.orinocotribune.com Israeli forces targeted on Saturday the Tabaeen School in the Al-Daraj neighborhood of central Gaza City, killing more than 100 Palestinians and wounding many more, in one of the deadliest attacks witnessed in Gaza in recent weeks. | According to the Gaza government media office, the Israeli military directly targeted displaced individuals as they were performing dawn prayers, leading to a rapid increase in the number of casualties. | Eyewitnesses reported that the bombing commenced immediately after the start of the prayer. | The media office added that the sheer number of victims has overwhelmed medical personn…
tn.ai(2024-08-11). Israel to Get Iran's Response, IRGC Warns.tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps spokesperson cautioned the Israeli regime that it will inevitably receive Iran's retaliatory response for the assassination of the political bureau chief of Hamas, Ismail Haniyeh.
newarab(2024-08-11). Israeli settlers hold gun to 3-year-old Palestinian girl's head.newarab.com Violent According to Israeli media, the Al-Jaar family were travelling to the occupied West Bank city of Nablus when they made a wrong turn into the Giva'at Ronen settlement. | Nofa, the mother, told th…
newleftreview(2024-08-11). 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.
hindustantimes(2024-08-11). Gaza School Bombing: Israel Army's 'Building Still Standing' Defence After '100 Dead' Claims | Hamas.hindustantimes.com Israeli military spokesperson Daniel Hagari claimed on August 10 that a top Palestinian Islamic Jihad commander, Ashraf Juda, was present at the compound that was struck earlier in the day. Hagari said IDF "conducted a precision strike" targeting Ashraf Juda and "according to our intelligence, no women and children were present." Meanwhile, the Gaza civil defence agency claimed that over 100 Palestinians were killed in the Israeli airstrike on al-Tabin school in al-Daraj neighbourhood. Gaza media office said that IDF used three bombs weighing 2000 pounds each in the attack.
Ali Salam(2024-08-11). Israeli Forces Shoot One, Abduct Three, in Nablus.imemc.org Israeli forces shot one Palestinian and abducted three others, on Sunday morning, in the Al-Ain refugee camp, in the northern West Bank city of Nablus. Media sources said that the army invaded the camp on Sunday morning, sparking protests and resistance from local Palestinian youths, as soldiers fired live ammunition. The Palestinian Red Crescent Society …
newarab(2024-08-11). US activist says Israeli forces shot him in West Bank.newarab.com A US citizen told AFP he was shot by Israeli forces and wounded in the leg during a protest Friday against settlement expansion in the Palestinian medics reported that a foreign activist was shot during the demonstration in the town of Beita, while the Israeli military said he was "accidentally injured". | Th…
newarab(2024-08-11). Jordan denies allowing Israel to use airspace if Iran attacks.newarab.com The Jordanian state-owned Al-Mamlaka news TV quoted an informed source who said the kingdom would not allow using its airspace "under any circumstances to any party, and won't allow a military response for any belligerent party currently." | However, the Israeli Channel 12 reported they would, citing an informed official in Jordan's capital. | "It stems from a secu…
Staff(2024-08-11). Gaza death toll nears 39,800 as Israel kills 40 more Palestinians.muslimmirror.com ANKARA : The Israeli army has killed 40 more Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, taking the overall death toll to 39,790 since last Oct. 7, the Health Ministry in the enclave said on Saturday A ministry statement added that some 91,702 other people have been injured in the assault. "Israeli forces killed 40 people and …
newarab(2024-08-11). Kamala Harris tells protesters 'now is time for ceasefire'.newarab.com US Democratic presidential candidate Around 15,000 people gathered at the rally in the city of Glendale, where Kamala is hoping to win to defeat Republican opponent Donald Trump. | Loud chants of "free, free Palestine" could be heard from the crowd. | "I have been clear, now is the time to…
newarab(2024-08-11). Olympic breakdancer disqualified for 'Free Afghan Women' slogan.newarab.com B-girl Talash, 21, unveiled the blue top with the slogan on Friday just before the first duel of the whole competition, against India Sardjoe of the Netherlands. | "Refugee athlete B-girl Talash was dis…
Roger D. Harris, Peter Bolton, Popular Resistance.(2024-08-11). Media Coverage of Venezuela's Election Normalizes US Interference.popularresistance.org Corporate media's coverage of Venezuela's July 28 presidential election is akin to an investigation of a homicide that is focused not with identifying the murderer but with an unpaid parking ticket of the victim. Likewise, the media has shifted the narrative into the minutia of electoral procedures, ignoring the much larger issue of US interference in the internal affairs of another sovereign county. | Nowhere in the corporate media is there even an inkling that US-imposed regime-change activities in Venezuela or elsewhere might violate some basic principles. | Ours is a homeland where the likes of George Clooney…
Jenny Ufer, Resilience.(2024-08-11). Towards A Degrowth Border Perspective.popularresistance.org What do we do with our borders? The right-wing shift in the European political climate in recent years has meant a higher degree of securitisation. At the same time, some are calling for border controls to be reduced or even abolished. Perhaps the answer lies in a change of perspective; a new outlook free from the shackles of capitalism and inspired by degrowth. | Recent national and European elections have marked a shift to the right in European politics. While the far-right Rassemblement National (National Rally, RN) failed to win a majority in France's parliamentary election, it will still be the most represen…
Kit Klarenberg, MintPress News.(2024-08-11). The Hidden Forces Behind The UK Race Riots.popularresistance.org Ever since July 29, Britain has been plunged into crisis, with incendiary far-right riots sending towns and cities across the country spiraling into states of emergency. Vast mobs of armed, angry thugs, motivated by racist, Islamophobic animus, have vandalized homes, property and places of worship, violently clashed with police, and targeted hotels housing refugees with arson attacks in apparent stabs at mass murder. Hundreds of arrests have been made, and counter-protesters have taken to the streets in profusion to counter the upsurge of hatred. | Prime Minister Keir Starmer has pledged those responsible will fa…
People's Dispatch.(2024-08-11). US-Based Activists Mobilize To Say Hands Off Venezuela!popularresistance.org On August 9, as a part of an international call to action issued by ALBA Movimientos, the Simon Bolivar Institute, the Assembly of Caribbean Peoples, and the International Peoples' Assembly to support Venezuela against US and mainstream media support for the attempted coup against President Nicolas Maduro, dozens of activists gathered in front of the New York Times building in New York City. The newspaper is notorious for backing undemocratic coups in Venezuela. | Since the election of Maduro, the New York Times has joined the US government and right-wing governments across Latin America in openly questioning Ven…
Consortium News.(2024-08-11). Consortium News Condemns FBI Raid On CN Columnist's Home.popularresistance.org Consortium News condemns in the strongest terms the F.B.I. raid on the home of CN columnist Scott Ritter. | Federal agents removed Ritter's electronic equipment and numerous boxes of paper files from his Albany, N.Y. area home Thursday on suspicion that the former U.N. weapons inspector is violating the U.S. Foreign Agents Registration Act. | In a video posted to his Substack page, Ritter said that normally in alleged FARA violation cases the authorities send a letter to the subject of the inquiry informing them of the investigation. They do not send numerous F.B.I. agents to the door with a warrant to search and…
Ann Garrison, Black Agenda Report.(2024-08-11). Kamala Harris's Environmental Deceptions.popularresistance.org Richard Nixon established the Environmental Protection Agency and the strongest environmental protections the US had ever seen in response to the mass movements of the 1960s. | After Nixon, environmental laws gradually improved until Bill Clinton's administration started rolling them back, especially through global "free trade" deals like NAFTA and those of the WTO, putting the environmental movement on the defensive. Every president since Clinton, Democrat or Republican, has successively worsened environmental protections. Obama expanded fossil fuel production more than any other president in US history, and Bid…
Staff(2024-08-11). Dismantle Damon: Free the ReSisters!samidoun.net Samidoun Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity Network endorses the new campaign, Dismantle Damon: Free the ReSisters! We urge all to follow the campaign at https://instagram.com/dismantle_damon, join in campaign activities and share news and materials widely! DISMANTLE DAMON : FREE THE RESISTERS! August 3, the International Day in Solidarity with Gaza and the Prisoners, marks 300 days since …
Staff(2024-08-11). The martyrdom of Wafa Jarrar: A life of dedication cut short by Zionist attack and medical neglect.samidoun.net On Monday, 5 August, Wafa Jarrar, 50, was martyred in Jenin, dying of her injuries caused by the colonial occupation Zionist army when they invaded her home two months earlier on 21 May, abducting her and throwing her into a military jeep when an explosion in the jeep severely injured her legs. The Zionist military …
Larry Johnson(2024-08-11). The Corruption of the US Navy.sonar21.com Shawn Ryan, a retired Navy SEAL and a popular podcaster, recently posted a lengthy conversation with Navy SEAL Captain Brad Geary. It is almost six hours long and should probably be posted on Court TV. Here is the bottomline — The Navy and the Pentagon are fabricating evidence to accuse Captain Geary of a dereliction of duty that led to the death of a young sailor who was trying to become a Navy SEAL. If you take the time to watch the video you will realize why the US Navy and most of the military leadership in other commands are a disgrace. There is no honor and no integrity in the chain of command.
ecns.cn(2024-08-11). Paris 2024 | Chinese twin sisters win duet free artistic swimming gold.ecns.cn The twin sisters scored 276.7867 with their performance of " Lotus" at the duet technical routine competition on Friday and 289.6916 with their performance of "Cheetahs" on Saturday night, totaling 566.4783 for the victory, clinching China's first ever Olympic duet title.
ecns.cn(2024-08-11). Team China punches to historic gold.ecns.cn Quiet, elegant and ferocious all in one — Chinese female boxer Chang Yuan put feminine ferocity on full display in the Olympic ring by claiming a historic gold medal to boost the sport's profile in her country.
ecns.cn(2024-08-10). Paris 2024 | Chinese twin sisters win duet free artistic swimming gold.ecns.cn The twin sisters scored 276.7867 with their performance of " Lotus" at the duet technical routine competition on Friday and 289.6916 with their performance of "Cheetahs" on Saturday night, totaling 566.4783 for the victory, clinching China's first ever Olympic duet title.
ecns.cn(2024-08-11). Natural disasters affect 26 million.ecns.cn More than 26 million people across China were affected to varying degrees by natural disasters in July, which mainly involved heavy rain, flooding, typhoons and geological disasters.
ecns.cn(2024-08-11). (W.E. Talk)Wu Jingguo: Why Is the World's Only Samaranch Memorial Located in Tianjin.ecns.cn On April 21, 2013, the Samaranch Memorial was officially opened to the public. Ten years later, Matteo Samaranch Bigelli still calls it "a bond of sports and cultural exchanges". This year marks the 10th anniversary of the memorial museum. Wu Jingguo, a former member of the IOC Executive Committee, and the founder and curator of the Samaranch Memorial, gave an exclusive interview to "W.E. Talk" at China News Service, explaining the Olympic spirit in China and the history of the Memorial that showcases the legendary life of Samaranch to the world.
ecns.cn(2024-08-11). U.S. doping cover-up deepens concerns on fairness.ecns.cn The International Olympic Committee has reaffirmed its commitment to ensure a "good and robust" global anti-doping system as the US anti-doping agency's cover-up of drug violations is deepening fair competition concerns.
ecns.cn(2024-08-11). Traditional compound reopens for modern style.ecns.cn Following a comprehensive two-year renovation, the nearly 110-year-old Tai'an Li compound in Beijing's Xicheng district has been revitalized, now bridging traditional and modern living while also serving as a launch pad for young entrepreneurs.
ecns.cn(2024-08-11). Group hit as CIA tool of meddling, sabotage.ecns.cn China called on the international community to guard against interference and sabotage attempts by the National Endowment for Democracy under the organization's pretext of "promoting democracy".
ecns.cn(2024-08-10). (W.E. Talk)Wu Jingguo: Why Is the World's Only Samaranch Memorial Located in Tianjin.ecns.cn On April 21, 2013, the Samaranch Memorial was officially opened to the public. Ten years later, Matteo Samaranch Bigelli still calls it "a bond of sports and cultural exchanges". This year marks the 10th anniversary of the memorial museum. Wu Jingguo, a former member of the IOC Executive Committee, and the founder and curator of the Samaranch Memorial, gave an exclusive interview to "W.E. Talk" at China News Service, explaining the Olympic spirit in China and the history of the Memorial that showcases the legendary life of Samaranch to the world.
ecns.cn(2024-08-11). HK university maintains top position.ecns.cn The admission standards for Sino-overseas joint universities keep rising in Guangdong as The Chinese University of Hong Kong (Shenzhen) maintained the top position in terms of admission scores for the ninth consecutive year in the province.
ecns.cn(2024-08-11). Securities firms' merger to help industry grow.ecns.cn Consolidation among Chinese securities brokerage firms, propelled by central regulators' policy support and guidance, will allocate industry resources more rationally and lead to a rapid growth of securities firms, experts said.
ecns.cn(2024-08-11). Services seen as bright spot for economy.ecns.cn China has employed an array of policy measures to foster greater openness within the services sector, as the country aims to further boost consumption by improving the provision of more quality services, officials and experts said on Friday…
ecns.cn(2024-08-11). EconoScope: Innovation drives Shenzhen foreign trade to hit new heights.ecns.cn China's import and export volume hit a record high in the first seven months of this year, with Shenzhen leading growth among mainland cities, according to data released by the General Administration of Customs on Wednesday.
CADTM(2024-08-11). Join us on 4, 5 and 6 October 2024 for our next Autumn Meetings!cadtm.org The Autumn Meetings of CADTM Europe will occur on October 4, 5 and 6 October 2024. As of 2023, the venue will be the Simenon Youth Hostelin Liège, Belgium. | The 2024 edition will use different formats: debates, workshops, interactive activities, and book presentations. It will focus on several issues: the rise of the Far Right, the debt crisis in the South, China and the BRICS as creditors. It will also consider the ecological debt and food sovereignty. | Food sovereignty, which is the issue (…) | – |
Peter Bach(2024-08-11). The Soul of Detroit, 1985.counterpunch.org Seeing Donald Trump aggress top Black journalists at the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) made for uncomfortable viewing. The gasps of disgust, even from Harris Faulkner, were unsurprising. Trump's unskilled wordplay actually reminded me of a cab ride made in Detroit just under forty years ago, including the redeeming nature of what happened afterwards. […] | To read this article, log in If you are logged in but can't read CP+ articles, check the status of your a…
Rhoda Wilson(2024-08-11). The IMPACT: Exposing anti-cult terrorism (documentary).expose-news.com Last month, an investigation into the global anti-cult terrorist network was released in the form of an eight-and-a-half-hour documentary called 'The IMPACT'. The documentary exposes the global threat to humanity, revealing …
geo.tv(2024-08-11). Ukraine says thousands of troops on incursion to 'destabilise' Russia.geo.tv Members of the female anti-drone mobile air defence unit "Bucha Witches" near the town of Bucha, Kyiv region, Ukraine on August 3, 2024. — ReutersKYIV, UKRAINE: Thousands of Ukrainian troops are taking part in an incursion into the Kursk region in Russia which aims to "stretch" and…
geo.tv(2024-08-11). Women, children among dozens of Rohingya killed in drone attack while fleeing Myanmar.geo.tv Representational image of a Rohingya family who fled from Buthidaung, Myanmar, to Bangladesh, walk at a refugee camp in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh, June 25, 2024. — Reuters | Kamala Harris vows to eliminate taxes at her rally in Las Vegas. —ReutersWith US presidential election just around the corner, Democratic candidate Kamala Harris promised to eliminate taxes in an effort to win over service workers.
geo.tv(2024-08-11). Hasina regime: US lawmakers demand sanctions on Bangladeshi officials over rights abuses.geo.tv Relatives of the people who disappeared during the reign of Awami League, mourn as they demand justice at the Shaheed Minar, in Dhaka, Bangladesh, August 11, 2024. — ReutersOusted Hasina is accused of using excessive force against protesters.US senator urges sanctions on Awami League…
geo.tv(2024-08-11). Kamala Harris leads Donald Trump by 4 points in 3 battleground states.geo.tv US Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris and former president and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump. — Reuters/FilesWASHINGTON: US Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris leads Republican former President Donald Trump…
geo.tv(2024-08-11). Trump campaign says it was hacked, blames Iran.geo.tv US President Donald Trump speaks to the press as he departs the White House in Washington, DC, on November 20, 2018. — AFP | The great glider, an endangered species, which is a mix of a koala and possum. — Australia WWF/FileConservationists say there is evidence of logging near endangered greater gliders as they urge the Queensland government to create the once "promised" Greater Glider Forest…
Chaitanya Davé(2024-08-11). America's Most Criminal Act: The Atomic Bombings of Japan.globalresearch.ca On December 7, 1941, Japan carried out a premeditated and ruthless attack on U.S. ships at Pearl Harbor. At the time, America was already in World War II on the side of Britain and Russia. But the unprovoked Japanese attack …
Funk General(2024-08-11). Dawn Silva and the Brides of Funkenstein coming live to San Francisco – Fall 2024.indybay.org From the Blues out of the Mississippi Delta to the sounds of Jazz coming out of Harlem to the sounds of Motown, no artists had a bigger influence on the Funk than James Brown and Sly Stone. From those two came all others; the raw energy of The Godfather of Soul and the flamboyant theatrics, look, and sound of Sly Stone. | "Dawn Silva is the female embodiment of both pioneers; a woman in a man's world who funked just as hard and as tight with her music, voice, and captivating beauty.
Angela(2024-08-11). Tuesday 8/13: Not Another Bomb – Digital Day of Action.indybay.org Zoom | https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_teS2ts-fQLyCEoRue6_AdA?link_id=2&can_id=6d557e54f25ded5516cab65272a47661&source=email-arrest-netanyahu-see-you-in-dc-july-24&email_referrer=email_2403519&email_subject=we-say-to-harris-not-another-bomb&_x_zm_rtaid=joD4oboWQf670C6VyBGdyw.1721828712460.a3cde0f1cfe62b04f5cd4948593d5efe&_x_zm_rhtaid=733#/registration…
Lynda Carson(2024-08-11). The despicable war on the homeless & unhoused is contemptible.indybay.org The garbage trucks sweeping up the possessions of the homeless and unhoused in homeless encampments locally and all across the nation, are reminiscent of scenes of the garbage trucks used to sweep up the poor, hungry, desperate, and dispossessed citizens from the streets, in the 1973 classic film, Soylent Green.
Robert Kurz(2024-08-11). Totalitarian Economy and Paranoia of Terror: The Death Wish of Capitalist Reason.indybay.org While the financial capitalist crisis mechanisms of shareholder value threw billions of people into poverty and despair, the majority of the global intelligentsia mockingly sang the song of capitalist democratic optimism. They now have paid the price: When critical reason is silenced, its place is taken by murderous hate.
MEE staff(2024-08-11). Iran's president nominates Abbas Araghchi as foreign minister.middleeasteye.net Iran's president nominates Abbas Araghchi as foreign minister | Araghchi is a seasoned diplomat and former chief nuclear negotiator, known for his openness to engaging with the West | | Abbas Araghchi removes his mask as he leaves the Grand Hotel Wien following closed-door nuclear talks in Vienna…
MEE staff(2024-08-11). Tunisia: Kais Saied and two other candidates cleared to run in presidential race.middleeasteye.net Tunisia: Kais Saied and two other candidates cleared to run in presidential race | Tunisian authorities have been accused of using arbitrary detentions and administrative hurdles to secure Saied's re-election | | A supporter of Tunisian President Kais Saied holds a poster with his image under a la…
Staff(2024-08-11). MP: ASI designates Vijay Surya temple as Bijamandal mosque; Hindu groups protest, demand re-survey.muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror Staff The temple-mosque dispute in Madhya Pradesh has taken a new turn with a fresh controversy in Vidisha. According to a report by ABP News, the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has designated the Vijay Surya Temple as the Bijamandal Mosque based on a 1951 Gazette notification. This designation has sparked outrage …
Staff(2024-08-11). BJP hasn't a single Muslim MP, says Pawan Khera on Waqf Amendment Bill.muslimmirror.com NEW DELHI : Congress leader Pawan Khera criticised BJP over Waqf Amendment Bill 2024, saying that the ruling party does not have a single Muslim Member in the Parliament and that it is making decisions unilaterally. Khera also pointed out: "NDA's alliance partners, Naidu ji and Chirag Paswan, have opposed it. You should ask Mukhtar …
Staff(2024-08-11). Bangladesh: Law Ministry initiates sweeping reforms amidst unrest following student protests.muslimmirror.com By Muhammad Shoaib The ministry of law has taken decisive steps to address the aftermath of the recent student-led protests, which resulted in widespread violence and the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on August 5. In a meeting held yesterday at the Secretariat, Professor Asif Nazrul, the newly appointed adviser on law, justice, and …
yalensis(2024-08-11). Ukraine War Day #900: NATO Invades Russia.awfulavalanche.wordpress.com Dear Readers: | In its 1,000 year history Russia has been invaded quite a lot of times. For this reason, Russian rulers (at least the wise ones) always placed much emphasis on fortifying and controlling the border areas. For example, Tsar Ivan Grozny, who put together the basic architecture of the centralized Empire, had designated four major border cities: Smolensk, Pskov, Novgorod, and Kazan. The first three were assigned to keep out Poles and Swedes; and the latter, Crimean Tatars. To govern these border towns, the Tsar appointed four Dukes of high-ranking nobility who also served in his privy council. Thes…
hindustantimes(2024-08-11). Ukraine Troops Wiped Out In Raid On Kinburn Spit? Russia's Big Claim Amid Kursk Battle.hindustantimes.com Russia, on August 10, claimed to wipe out a Ukrainian special forces unit in Mykolaiv. Russian Army said Ukrainian forces lost 12 service members and two boats. Moscow claimed Kyiv's unit was decimated in a botched landing operation. Russia also published purported drone footage of aftermath of the incident. Watch for more.
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2024-08-11). Tomorrow's Cure: How personalized vaccines combat cancer.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The new episode of Tomorrow's Cure highlights the efforts of research scientists who are equipping a vaccine with bits of proteins that redirect the immune system's efforts to specifically fight cancer. The vaccine aims to prevent breast cancer tumors from returning, as relapsing cancer is often more aggressive and difficult to treat. The latest research also seeks to understand why some breast cancer tumors evade the body's immune response. Featured experts are Dr. Keith Knutson,…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2024-08-11). Mayo Clinic Minute: How to jump-start your workout.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The Summer Olympics have started, which might inspire you to be more physically active. But jump-starting your workout routine can be challenging if you've been sitting on the couch for a while. It can seem like a daunting task. Dr. Nathan LeBrasseur, director of the Robert and Arlene Kogod Center on Aging at Mayo Clinic, says it's never too late to get moving, even if you're an older adult. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute https://youtu.be/mEkRo550oKg…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2024-08-11). NIH award supports new center at Mayo Clinic for health disparities in uterine fibroid treatment.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Uterine fibroids, noncancerous tumors of the uterus, affect about 70% of white women and up to 90% of Black women according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Fibroid symptoms may include heavy menstrual bleeding, pelvic pain, bowel and bladder problems, and sometimes infertility and miscarriage. For women of African descent, fibroids may develop at an earlier age and be more frequent and severe. Many women, particularly Black women, are likely to undergo hysterectomy to…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2024-08-11). Mayo Clinic offers new innovative therapy to treat atrial fibrillation.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Cardiologists in Mayo Clinic's Heart Rhythm Clinic are using a new innovative energy source to safely and successfully treat a common type of heart arrhythmia. The therapy, called pulsed field ablation (PFA), has received Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval and represents a significant milestone in treating atrial fibrillation (AFib). The irregular and often very rapid heart rhythm of AFib can lead to blood clots in the heart, increasing a patient's risk of…
The Independent(2024-08-11). Kapelebyong residents give UPDF 204 acres to build military headquarters.independent.co.ug Kapelebyong, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Residents of Aturai village in Kapelebyong district have handed over 204 acres of land to facilitate the establishment of Military Brigade headquarters and its associated infrastructures. The customary land was handed over to UPDF on Tuesday. It is anticipated that once in place, the installation will foster peace, security, and …
The Independent(2024-08-11). Museveni regrets minimum education requirement for MPs.independent.co.ug Luweero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni has revealed that he regrets the constitutional provision that set minimum education requirements for Members of Parliament. Article 80 clause 1(c) of the Constitution states that a person is qualified to become a member of parliament if they "have completed a minimum formal education of Advanced Level …
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2024-08-11). Detecting pancreatic cancer through changes in body composition and metabolism.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Abdominal CT scans in the same individual shows profound changes in body composition from 14 months prior (left) to nine months prior (center) to time of pancreatic cancer diagnosis (right). Pancreatic cancer is a formidable disease, often diagnosed too late for effective treatment. However, new research from Mayo Clinic represents a promising step toward identifying biological signals or biomarkers that may aid in early detection. By tracking changes in body composition and metabolism, researchers are…
noemail(2024-08-11). Kamala Harris vs. Donald Trump: Battle for Service Worker Votes.devdiscourse.com U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris voiced her support for abolishing taxes on tips while addressing supporters in Nevada, adopting a stance similar to that of her political rival, Donald Trump, in an effort to win over service workers, a critical demographic in the state.
noemail(2024-08-11). Kamala Harris Takes Aim at Service Workers' Taxes in Nevada.devdiscourse.com U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris told supporters in Nevada on Saturday she supported eliminating taxes on tips, taking a similar position to her rival Donald Trump in an effort to win over service workers, an important constituency in the state.
noemail(2024-08-11). Atletico Madrid Boosts Squad with Blockbuster Signings.devdiscourse.com Atletico Madrid's summer transfer window has been relatively quiet, leaving fans anxious after last season's fourth-place finish. However, the potential signings of Julian Alvarez and Conor Gallagher could reignite hope for the upcoming campaign.
newleftreview(2024-08-11). Rebecca Lossin: The Multiple Gaze.newleftreview.org Resisting the erasure of working-class life in the American rust belt, the critical photography of LaToya Ruby Frazier combines intimate portraiture with representations of capital's flight. Rebecca Lossin reflects on MoMA's recent retrospective of her work—and on the cultural politics of documentary image-making in an age saturated with the visual.
noemail(2024-08-11). Bangladesh Cricket Team to Train in Lahore Amid Political Unrest.devdiscourse.com Bangladesh will travel to Pakistan ahead of schedule to hold practice sessions in Lahore before their two-test bilateral series, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said late on Saturday. Ongoing political turmoil in Bangladesh has disrupted the team's training, local media reported. Prime minister Sheikh Hasina fled the country following weeks of protests, with an interim government led by Muhammad Yunus taking charge.
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2024-08-11). New research discovers a new combination of therapy for people with a type of leukemia, leading them to live longer.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — In a new multicenter international study led by the Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center, researchers found that people with the B-cell precursor subtype of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (BCP-ALL), who also lacked a genetic abnormality known as the Philadelphia chromosome and were in remission with no trace of cancer, showed significantly higher survival rates when blinatumomab was added to their chemotherapy treatment. The randomized study results are published this month in the New England…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2024-08-11). In case you missed it: This week's Top 5 stories on social media.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Check out a few of the most popular News Network stories on @mayoclinic social media this past week. Mayo Clinic Minute: Why skipping breakfast can be bad for your heart Some say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Is it really? That's up for debate. However, skipping the first meal is not the healthiest choice and can even put someone at risk for health issues. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Francisco…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2024-08-11). 3D tattooing after breast reconstruction.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Breast cancer is the most diagnosed cancer in U.S. women with about 1 in 8 women diagnosed over the course of their lifetime. In about 35% of cases, a mastectomy is part of a woman's treatment plan and involves removing all tissue in one or both breasts, sometimes including the nipples and areolas. While it is considered a lifesaving procedure for women with breast cancer, it can take an emotional toll that can lead to a distorted self-image….
tn.ai(2024-08-11). Iranian President Introduces Prospective Ministers to Parliament.tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Sunday submitted the list of his proposed ministerial picks to the Parliament for a vote of confidence, 12 days after his swearing-in ceremony.
The Independent(2024-08-11). Low-altitude flight simulates baggage delivery in airport area in Shenzhen.independent.co.ug SHENZHEN | Xinhua | A low-altitude flight test in an airport area was completed at Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport on July 26, exploring how unmanned aerial vehicles can be integrated into busy civil aviation airspace. The test simulated an urgent baggage delivery scenario where luggage needed to be transported from the airport to the city …
noemail(2024-08-11). Harris Pledges Tax Relief for Service Workers in Nevada.devdiscourse.com U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris announced her support for eliminating taxes on tips during a campaign stop in Nevada. She aims to win over service workers, an essential constituency in the state.
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2024-08-11). Mayo Clinic Minute: Why skipping breakfast can be bad for your heart.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Some say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Is it really? That's up for debate. However, skipping the first meal is not the healthiest choice and can even put someone at risk for health issues. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Francisco Lopez-Jimenez, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, explains why. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute https://youtu.be/NOPItPAnq70 Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 10) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: …
newleftreview(2024-08-11). Radhika Desai: Peak Hindutva?newleftreview.org As Modi's BJP loses its overall majority, Radhika Desai examines the part played by India's capitalist conglomerates in his rise—and the contradictions on which their strategy has foundered. The economic crisis of the parched countryside as brake on Hindutva's forward march.
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2024-08-11). Your wearable says your heart rate variability has changed. Now what?newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mayo Clinic Healthcare expert explains what it means — and what to do with the information LONDON — Wearables measure several aspects of health, and heart rate variability might be one of those. It may be surprising when your device informs you that your heart rate variability is high or low, but what does it mean? Elijah Behr, M.D., a cardiologist at Mayo Clinic Healthcare in London, explains heart rate variability and how it factors…
The Independent(2024-08-11). 22 Presidents expected in Kigali for Kagame's swearing-in.independent.co.ug Kigali, Rwanda | THE INDEPENDENT | At least 22 Heads of State, four Vice-Presidents, and two Prime Ministers are in Kigali to attend President Paul Kagame's swearing-in ceremony at Amahoro Stadium, today Sunday, August 11. According to the Rwanda Times, leaders expected include William Ruto of Kenya and Uganda's Vice-president Jessica Alupo who will represent …
tn.ai(2024-08-11). Exclusive: End of US Military Presence in Iraq to Be Declared Soon.tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The foreign minister of Iraq will travel to Washington next month to make a formal announcement about the withdrawal of American military forces from the Arab country, informed sources said.
newleftreview(2024-08-11). Grey Anderson: Imperium Uncloaked.newleftreview.org Grey Anderson on Tom Stevenson, Someone Else's Empire. Lucid anatomization of the American imperium, with a devastating assessment of the UK's equerry role.
noemail(2024-08-11). Trump Campaign Alleges Iranian Hacking Interference.devdiscourse.com The Trump presidential campaign has reported a hacking incident, alleging Iranian involvement in the theft and distribution of sensitive internal documents. Campaign spokesperson Steven Cheung accused foreign actors of the breach, citing a recent Microsoft report on foreign interference in the 2024 US election.
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2024-08-11). Health concerns with wildfire smoke.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Canadian and California wildfires are generating a lot of smoke, which is causing air quality issues in some places. Dr. Jesse Bracamonte, a Mayo Clinic family medicine physician, warns, "Smoke, in general, can affect anyone's health, particularly if they're in areas where wildfires are occurring. It can cause anything from eye irritation to respiratory infection; Generally, respiratory issues and difficulty breathing; even placing your heart at risk for cardiac strain." He adds that the smoky…
noemail(2024-08-11). Bangladesh's Interim Government Faces Economic Revival Challenge.devdiscourse.com The interim government of Bangladesh, appointed after the fall of the Sheikh Hasina-led Awami League, faces the daunting task of reviving a faltering economy. Finance and Planning Adviser Salehuddin Ahmed, directed by interim leader Muhammad Yunus, highlighted the government's priorities, including banking reforms and restoring public trust.
newleftreview(2024-08-11). Cédric Durand: Landscapes of Capital.newleftreview.org A critical engagement with the work of Brett Christophers, whose books—The New Enclosure, Rentier Capitalism, Our Lives in Their Portfolios and The Price Is Wrong—unfold a novel critique of the 'rentier stage' of contemporary capitalism, in the tradition of radical historical geography developed by Lefebvre, Harvey and Davis.
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2024-08-11). Mayo Clinic Minute: How untreated hearing loss can result in a negative health spiral.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Hearing loss often is thought of as a normal part of aging, but recent studies have shown untreated hearing loss can significantly affect overall health. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Nicholas Deep, a Mayo Clinic otolaryngologist, explains how untreated hearing loss can affect cognitive, social and physical health. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute https://youtu.be/Ge_hjOAgkew Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 07) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo Clinic News Network."…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2024-08-11). Mayo Clinic Minute: Navigating nutrition for heart health.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Could a short diet questionnaire encourage patients to make better food choices and improve heart health? In the past, your healthcare team had to rely on lengthy surveys to better understand what you were eating. But that's all changed with the Mini-EAT assessment tool. Dr. Francisco Lopez-Jimenez, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, explains how this free, relatively new technology is helping patients and healthcare professionals. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute https://youtu.be/kmDKDTbg_78 Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 05) is…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2024-08-11). What you should know about processed, ultra-processed foods.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Processed, and especially ultra-processed, foods have been blamed for the national rise in obesity, high blood pressure and diabetes. But what exactly are these foods, and are they really all that bad for you? Defining processed foods According to the Department of Agriculture, processed foods are any raw agricultural commodities altered from their original state. This includes washing, cleaning, milling, cutting, chopping, heating, pasteurizing, blanching, cooking, canning, freezing, drying, dehydrating, mixing or packaging. While processing includes…
hindustantimes(2024-08-11). Trump Facing Biden-Like Revolt? Republican Mayor Openly Endorses Harris: 'Country Over Party' | US.hindustantimes.com Republican Mayor John Giles launched a scathing attack on Donald Trump and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris. Giles said, "Please join me in putting country over party, stopping Donald Trump, protecting the rule of law, protecting our Constitution, and protecting democracy by voting for Kamala Harris." Watch for more.
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2024-08-11). What you need to know about listeria.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued an alert after a listeria outbreak in several states. There have been at least two fatalities, and dozens have become sickened. Dr. Nipunie Rajapakse, a Mayo Clinic pediatric infectious diseases expert, discusses the risks associated with listeria. "Listeria is a type of bacteria that is usually transmitted through food and food products. It is especially a concern if you're pregnant, if you're elderly or if you…
noemail(2024-08-11). Lyngkhong Village's Battle for Security: The Struggle Against Border Vulnerability.devdiscourse.com Amid fears of an influx of people following the political unrest in Bangladesh, the villagers of Lyngkhong in Meghalaya are reinforcing their bamboo fence and maintaining a night vigil to safeguard their homes. The border village, located mere meters from Bangladesh, has long struggled with issues regarding demarcation and border security.
newleftreview(2024-08-11). Sanjay Subrahmanyam: Blood and Bombast.newleftreview.org Sanjay Subrahmanyam on Vinayak Chaturvedi, Hindutva and Violence and Janaki Bakhle, Savarkar and the Making of Hindutva. Intellectual biographies of Hindu nationalism's Mazzini-inspired theoretician.
noemail(2024-08-11). Philippine President Denounces Chinese Actions at Scarborough Shoal.devdiscourse.com Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has delivered a strong condemnation of recent actions by the Chinese air force at Scarborough Shoal. In a statement on Sunday, his communications office labeled these actions as 'unjustified, illegal and reckless.'
nosihle(2024-08-11). North West Premier welcomes improved audit outcomes.sanews.gov.za North West Premier welcomes improved audit outcomes | North West Premier Lazarus Kagiso Mokgosi has welcomed the significant improvement in the 2023/24 audit outcomes for provincial departments, which show a marked progression from the previous year.
In the latest audit cycle ended 31 March 2024, a total of nine out of 12 departments received unqualified audit reports, whereby two of them received clean audits. Only one department received a qualified audit outcome, with a reduction in audit qualification paragraphs.
The provincial government said this positive trend reflects government's ongoing co…
The Independent(2024-08-11). Gov laws, policies failing to address Uganda's teenage pregnancies.independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | As Uganda gears up to join the rest of the world in celebrating International Youth Day on August 12th, 2024, data from the Uganda Demographic and Health Survey (UDHS) 2016 indicates that 43% of women in Uganda aged 25-49 years were married before the age of 18, a rate …
The Independent(2024-08-11). KITEEZI TRAGEDY: Top KCC official arrested.independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT & URN | Deputy IGG Ann Twino Muhairwe has ordered the arrest of Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) Head of Public and Corporate Affairs, Daniel NuweAbiine, for obstructing investigations into the garbage slide at Kiteezi. NuweAbiine reportedly instructed KCCA officers who recorded statements not to sign. The arrests followed an on the scene …
The Independent(2024-08-11). Uganda to host the "Heads of State Summit" in October.independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | On October 17, 2024, Uganda will host the "Heads of State Summit," bringing together 11 heads of state from countries within the Nile Basin. This summit, the highest decision-making body of the Nile Basin Corporation, is crucial for addressing political issues and directing the effective management of the basin's water …
noemail(2024-08-11). New Zealand Coach Reflects After Historic Defeat to Argentina.devdiscourse.com New Zealand coach Scott Robertson vowed to reflect deeply on what could have been done differently after the All Blacks were upset 38-30 by Argentina in the Rugby Championship opener at Wellington Regional Stadium.
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2024-08-11). Once a bariatric surgery patient, nurse now inspires others.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Eastern Caribbean or Western Caribbean, lounging on the ship or island hopping, Julie Pulmano's love language is "any vacation on a boat." The 60-year-old nurse has been on more than two dozen cruises in her life — including the one where she met her husband, Sherman. Of all the cruises she's taken, though, one stands out in Julie's mind. "I was going up the stairs on a ship, and I was having chest pain and…
The Independent(2024-08-11). KITEEZI TRAGEDY: Museveni orders UPDF to join rescue.independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni has ordered the UPDF Special Forces to assist in the rescue at Kiteezi landfill that collapsed and killed unknown numbers of people. He also directed the State House Comptroller to financially assist the families of those who died with Sh.5million per person and Sh.1 million per …
noemail(2024-08-11). Kamala Harris Pledges to Eliminate Federal Taxes on Tips for Service Workers.devdiscourse.com Vice President Kamala Harris pledged Saturday that she would eliminate federal taxes on tips paid to restaurant and service employees if she is elected president. This announcement, made at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, mirrors a similar promise made by her opponent, Donald Trump, highlighting a rare political overlap.
noemail(2024-08-11). Hindenburg's Allegations Against SEBI Chief: The Adani Connection.devdiscourse.com Hindenburg Research has brought forth accusations against Madhabi Puri Buch, the current head of SEBI, alleging she and her husband had investments in offshore funds tied to the Adani Group. Buch and her husband have labeled these allegations as 'baseless' and an attempt at 'character assassination.'
Alan Waring(2024-08-11). Is the Search for Justice Futile in Today's Tyrannical Climate?fairobserver.com We live in an era of increasing exposure to harmful threats and risks to individuals, groups, societies, nations and humankind. As the 2024 World Economic Forum Global Risks Report narrates, many of these hazards, whether natural or manmade, are made worse by the failure of public and private authorities to act decisively and appropriately. Many…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2024-08-11). Mayo Clinic Minute: Reducing thumb arthritis pain.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Thousands of Americans suffer from thumb arthritis. This disorder can greatly affect daily life and can make it a struggle to do simple things like opening doors or holding objects. Dr. Sanj Kakar, a Mayo Clinic orthopedic surgeon who specializes in wrist and hand disorders, explains the condition and available treatments. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute https://youtu.be/G1XIf_w-mIE Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 05) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo Clinic…
Knowledge(2024-08-11). China Poised to Become Africa's Largest Trading Partner.fairobserver.com This year, China could pull ahead of the US and become Africa's biggest trading partner, according to David Shinn, a former US ambassador to Ethiopia and Burkina Faso and an expert on Chinese—African relations. Meanwhile, although both Europe and the US have a longer tradition as foreign direct investors in Africa, China is catching up…
noemail(2024-08-11). Kamala Harris Echoes Trump on Tax-Free Tips in Campaign Blitz.devdiscourse.com U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris, addressing supporters in Nevada, announced her support for eliminating taxes on tips, a key issue for service workers. The stance matches that of her rival, Donald Trump, in an effort to win over a significant constituency in the state.
The Independent(2024-08-11). KITEEZI TRAGEDY: Inadequate machinery hampers rescue operations.independent.co.ug KAMPALA, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Rescue operations at the Kiteeezi landfill collapse, which buried more than 30 houses and animals, were hampered by limited equipment, with only two excavators deployed by the fire and rescue services and KCCA. A devastating tragedy struck on Saturday morning at 7: 40 AM, resulting in the loss of at least …
The Independent(2024-08-11). KITEEZI TRAGEDY: Insufficient funding limited garbage relocation, KCCA confesses.independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Eng. David Luyimbazi, Deputy Executive Director of Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), has revealed that although KCCA was aware that the Kiteezi landfill had reached its maximum capacity, they were unable to relocate due to insufficient funding. KCCA's Public Health Directorate 2023 site visit report recommended that government address the Kiteezi landfill's …
The Independent(2024-08-11). New initiative unveiled to boost Uganda's clean cooking agenda.independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The United Kingdom Government has unveiled a new multi-billion initiative to accelerate Uganda's clean cooking agenda. The initiative valued at 5 million euros (23.7 billion Ugandan Shillings) was launched at the British High Commissioner's Residence in Kampala, on Friday. It focuses on three key components designed to transform cooking practices …
The Independent(2024-08-11). Kipchoge "feels the love" as new era beckons.independent.co.ug PARIS, FRANCE | Xinhua | Eliud Kipchoge, the marathon legend revered across the globe, walked into the mixed zone wearing only his shorts. The sight of him — stripped of his usual running gear, without shoes, socks, or even a shirt — was as striking as it was symbolic. Less than an hour earlier, he …
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2024-08-11). Mayo Clinic Minute: Tongue-tie in babies.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Up to 10% of newborns are born with ankyloglossia, a condition more commonly known as tongue-tie. The most common symptom for infants is difficulty with breastfeeding or bottlefeeding. The American Academy of Pediatrics is raising concerns about the increasing use of surgeries, using scissors or lasers, to treat infants with tongue-tie, when research suggests these surgical treatments may not be necessary. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Rebekah Huppert, nurse and lactation consultant at Mayo Clinic, discusses…
Amanda Fitzpatrick(2024-08-11). Philly schools welcome 800 new hires at annual orientation as Pennsylvania faces teacher shortages.whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Eight hundred teachers and counselors received a warm welcome when they arrived at the School of the Future campus in Philadelphia Wednesday for new hire orientation. | The School District of Philadelphia officials welcomed first time teachers and new staff with loud bells, applause and cheers as the All-City drumline played to the crowd. | The district said the orientation program will help new hires receive timely & relevant information as it relates to their new positions…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2024-08-11). Preventing measles outbreaks in the US through vaccination.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports more than a dozen outbreaks of measles in the U.S., with more than 165 confirmed cases of the highly contagious viral disease. Most of the cases are among children under age 5, and more than half of all cases have resulted in hospitalization. "Measles is a viral infection that is highly contagious if you're not immune to it," says Dr. Nipunie Rajapakse, a pediatric infectious diseases physician with the Mayo Clinic Children's Center. "It's generally characterized by…
The Independent(2024-08-11). Incredible Hassan wins women's marathon gold at Paris Games.independent.co.ug PARIS | Xinhua | Sifan Hassan of the Netherlands secured her third Olympic gold medal by winning the women's marathon at the Paris Games on Sunday. Hassan sprinted to the finish line after pulling away from Ethiopia's Tigst Assefa, winning in an Olympic record time of 2 hours, 22 minutes and 55 seconds. Assefa took …
Staff(2024-08-11). Cuba en París 2024: Décimo sexta jornada de los Juegos Olímpicos.cubadebate.cu °Llegó el día del adiós! Este 11 de agosto se apaga la llama olímpica y en breve París 2024 será historia. La víspera, Cuba obtuvo dos medallas de bronce mediante la canoísta Yarisleidis Cirilo y el taekwondoca Rafael Alba.
Brian Berletic(2024-08-10). Ukraine's Kursk Offensive Accelerating Ukraine's Collapse.thealtworld.com Update on the conflict in Ukraine for August 11, 2024… | — Ukraine's "offensive" into Kursk, Russia was another example of Kiev's costly public relations campaigns, this time designed to prove Ukraine can "bring the war to Russian soil;" | — In reality, Ukraine expended manpower and equipment it does not have to spare, as well as stretching its already struggling logistical network; | — Additional attempts by Ukraine to appear strong as its strategically collapses include alleged special military operations in Africa aimed at undermining Russian security cooperation in the region; | — Ukrain…
APR editor(2024-08-10). Brown, Rabuka and Manele to lead Pacific mission to New Caledonia.asiapacificreport.nz By Caleb Fotheringham, RNZ Pacific journalist in Suva The high-level Pacific mission to New Caledonia will be a three person-led delegation and it is still expected to happen prior to the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders (PIF) Meeting in Tonga on August 26, says PIF chair Mark Brown. Brown, who is also the Cook Islands Prime…
Ramzy Baroud(2024-08-09). Zionism on the Brink: The Gaza War Beyond Netanyahu.counterpunch.org The idea that the war on Gaza is essentially waged and sustained by and for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has, for long, dominated political analyses on the subject. The notion is often kept alive by public opinion inside Israel. Most polls produced since the start of the Israeli genocide on Gaza suggest that an
Kathy Kelly(2024-08-09). We Must Oppose Israel's Dangerous Gamble Before It's Too Late.counterpunch.org Following World War II, Albert Camus posed a "formidable gamble" to those who had survived a tragedy of immense proportions. "We're in history up to our necks," he observed, yet we must wager that "words are more powerful than munitions." "Leave or die" are the horrid words threatening largely unprotected Palestinian civilians in Gaza as dismayed populations
Craig Mokhiber, Mondoweiss.(2024-08-09). The World Court Has Ended The Oslo Ruse.popularresistance.org Israel is on trial for genocide in the International Court of Justice (the ICJ). The Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) has requested arrest warrants for Israel's leaders for crimes against humanity. Millions of people across the globe, Palestinians, Jews, Muslims, Christians, students, workers, and others, are mobilized to challenge Israeli settler-colonialism, apartheid, and genocide. The 76-year-old wall of impunity, built brick-by-brick by the US, the UK, and other Western governments, is beginning to crumble. | Further evidence of this came on July 19 when, in a stunning advisory opinion, t…
tn.ai(2024-08-09). Hezbollah Targets Israeli Military Sites in Retaliation for Southern Lebanon Strikes.tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Hezbollah fighters have launched multiple attacks on Israeli military installations in the northern Israeli-occupied territories, retaliating for recent Israeli strikes on southern Lebanese towns and villages, the group said on Thursday.
MEE staff(2024-08-09). War on Gaza: Israel advances into Khan Younis after mediators call for ceasefire summit.middleeasteye.net War on Gaza: Israel advances into Khan Younis after mediators call for ceasefire summit | US, Qatar and Egypt urge Hamas and Israel to finalise the deal on the table during a meeting scheduled for next week | | Mourners pray beside the bodies of Palestinians killed in Israeli strikes at Nasser Hosp…
Staff(2024-08-09). Smotrich: It may be 'justified' to starve 2 million Gazans, but world won't let us.defenddemocracy.press Far-right minister expresses support for resettling Gaza, says October 7 wouldn't have happened had it not been for 2005 disengagement from Strip Aug 5, 2024 Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich implied on Monday that he believes blocking humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip is "justified and moral" even if it causes two million civilians to die …
Margaret Kimberley, Black Agenda Report.(2024-08-09). Racists Riot In Britain.popularresistance.org The United Kingdom has recently experienced a wave of rioting and blame is placed upon people referred to as "the far right." The individuals who fought police, looted, burned mosques, and physically attacked African descended people, are of the right wing politically, but they should be called racists. It is racism that has been accepted and amplified by the British political class and the media. It is racism that has created feelings of grievance among so many white people there. Britain's politics have long been motivated by white supremacist thinking, and today's rioters should not be let off the hook with a…
Michael Hudson, Geopolitical Economy.(2024-08-09). As Stock Market Crashes, Is US Facing New Financial Crisis?popularresistance.org Is the United States on the verge of a potential new financial crisis? This is a question that financial analysts are asking after there was a market crash on August 5. It is being compared to the famous "Black Monday" crash in the stock market in 1987. They also both happened on a Monday. So is this another Black Monday? | This was the biggest market plunge since the beginning of the pandemic in 2020, when many investors were selling off their holdings, fearing that there was going to be a big recession. | In fact, as of the August 5th crisis, the volatility index, the VIX, which is a measurement of how rapidly…
Jaclyn Diaz, NPR(2024-08-09). Newly released video shows chaos and confusion after Trump assassination attempt.whyy.org Newly released body camera video reveals the chaotic law enforcement response to the The footage obtained by NPR shows what was seen by the local officer who encountered the gunman moments before the shooter opened fire at the July 13 rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. | The video shows the officer's point of view as he runs toward the building where the gunman had taken position on the roof. A fellow officer hoists him up, and the officer peeks over the roof. | The encounter last…
albawaba(2024-08-09). Hezbollah hits Israeli military bases with ballistic missiles.albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Hezbollah launched a series of missile strikes on Israeli military installations, targeting the "Branit" base in Western Galilee with two short-range ballistic Volcano "Burkan" missiles. The attack led to partial destruction and fires at the site, as videos circulating on social media show smoke and flames rising from the area.In a separate incident, Hezbollah reported a direct hit on the Al-Samaqa site in the occupied Lebanese hills of Kafr Shuba. The group also targeted the Zar'it barracks with Burkan missiles in retaliation for Israeli strikes on civilian areas in southern Lebanon.Hezbollah further a…
Amos Harel(2024-08-09). Israel's enemies seek revenge, but not so harsh as to start all-out war.haaretz.com The public in Israel is taking seriously the threats by Iran and Hezbollah to unleash a missile and drone attack on the domestic front, and Netanyahu is not willing to make the compromises required for a deal that would bring the war closer to an end…
Staff(2024-08-09). Reports: Two Hamas members killed in Israeli-attributed airstrike in Lebanon's Sidon.haaretz.com Israeli critically wounded by interceptor rocket in Nahariya this week dies of wounds ‚ñ Oil tanker attacked four times off Yemen, crew and vessel safe ‚ñ IDF: Hezbollah members killed in Israeli strike in Lebanon ‚ñ IDF launches ground operation in southern Gaza's Khan Yunis…
onlineopinion.com.au (2024-08-08). Netanyahu is dragging Israel down on his catastrophic journey to hellHow has Israel reached this point of utter despair and terrifying uncertainty? How is it possible that after 76 years of existence, Israel's relations with the Palestinians have reached a new nadir? How on earth is Israel now facing inescapably coordinated attacks by Iran, Hezbollah, Hamas, the Houthis, and other militant Islamist groups? How is it conceivable that Israel has alienated its closest ally and protector-the United States – to a degree never seen before? How has Israel become a rogue state, a pariah that has lost its morals and is putting Jewish values to shame? How is it imaginable that Israel today is governed by a bunch of criminals, fascists, warmongers, and messianic extremists who are destroying the country brick by brick, causing irreversible damage that will impact generations to come? And how has Israel reached this point of dire social and political schism and divisiveness, which is consuming the country from within, exposing its vulnerability and dreadful lack of cohesion and unity of purpose? The answer to these troubling generational questions is NETANYAHU.
The Canary(2024-08-09). Kamala Harris really thinks it'll make a difference for Palestinians if her name is on the bombs.thecanary.co In Detroit on Wednesday, presidential hopeful Kamala Harris found herself repeatedly interrupted by Palestine protesters. A handful of people started chanting: Kamala, Kamala you can't hide! We won't vote for genocide. Harris responded with: I'm here because we believe in democracy. Everyone's voice matters, But I am speaking now. I am speaking now. Everyone's voice […] | By
Eugene Doyle(2024-08-09). Team Genocide Walks Out on Nagasaki Commemorations.counterpunch.org In an astonishing "Fuck you" to the survivors of the 1945 US nuclear bombing of Nagasaki, several Western countries including the US, Australia, Canada, France, Italy and the UK have just dropped a bombshell: announcing their ambassadors are shunning this week's commemorations in solidarity with Israel. Last week the mayor of Nagasaki, Shiro Suzuki, rescinded
UMMID(2024-08-09). Will United States Lead A War Against Iran?ummid.com Fears of a regional war in the Middle East spiked after Hezbollah launched a barrage of rockets towards Israel. This was in retaliation to the Israeli covert operations, which killed a senior Hezbollah commander and a top Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh.
Rick Sterling(2024-08-09). US elites fail to sink Chinese swimmers.dissidentvoice.org US political and media elites tried but failed to sink the Chinese swimming team at the Paris Olympics. The Chinese swimmers performed well despite the increased stress caused by media-induced rumors of "Chinese doping". And now, the tables are being turned as the US anti-doping regime is coming under increasing scrutiny and criticism. The media …
noemail(2024-08-09). Japan's Prime Minister Cancels Visit Amid Increased Earthquake Risk.devdiscourse.com Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has cancelled plans to visit Central Asia, following an unprecedented warning from the Japan Meteorological Agency about an increased risk of a major Pacific coast earthquake. This marks the agency's first-ever advisory of this kind, following a 7.1 magnitude quake on Kyushu island.
hindustantimes(2024-08-09). Houthis Confirm 'Axis Of Resistance' Blitz Against Israel; Reveal Why Iran Hasn't Attacked Yet.hindustantimes.com Yemen-based Houthi rebels have announced plans to join Iran's anticipated attack on Israel. Houthi leader Abdul Malik al-Houthi said the group will coordinate with other Iranian proxies in "any joint operation." He explained that the delay in Iran's attack on Israel is a 'strategic move' to ensure a stronger and more effective response. Al-Houthi also claimed that Israel is in a state of fear following its recent escalations.
albawaba(2024-08-09). Vessel attacked by armed boats near Mocha, Yemen.albawaba.com ALBAWABA- The UK Maritime Authority has reported that a ship's captain reported an attack on his vessel, located 45 nautical miles south of Mocha, Yemen. The attack involved rocket-propelled grenades (RPGs) fired from two small boats. The vessel was targeted by armed boats in the Red Sea, raising concerns about maritime security in the area. The Houthis have not commented on the recent incidents but have been blocking vessels bound for Israel since November 2023 in support of Gaza. Two days ago, Houthi spokesperson Yahya Saree announced that the Houthis conducted three military operations. One operation targeted…
Caitlin Johnstone(2024-08-09). US Policy: Let Israel Escalate Against Iran, Then Tell Iran Not To Escalate Back.thealtworld.com In an article titled " "The United States has sent clear messaging to Iran that the risk of a major escalation if they do a significant retaliatory attack against Israel is extremely high," an anonymous US official told The Wall Street Journal, adding that "there is a serious…
Democracy Now!(2024-08-09). Democracy Now! 2024-08-09 Friday.democracynow.org Headlines for August 09, 2024; "New Dawn" in Bangladesh? Nobel Peace Laureate Muhammad Yunus Sworn In as PM After Student Protests; "Uncommitted" Co-Chair Layla Elabed on Meeting Kamala Harris, Pressing VP for Arms Embargo on Israel; NYC Journalist Faces Hate Crime Charge for Allegedly Filming Gaza Protest Action; Police Raid Home | Headlines for August 09, 2024; "New Dawn" in Bangladesh? Nobel Peace Laureate Muhammad Yunus Sworn In as PM After Student Protests; "Uncommitted" Co-Chair Layla Elabed on Meeting Kamala Harris, Pressing VP for Arms Embargo on Israel; NYC J…
Larry Johnson(2024-08-09). Ray McGovern and I Discuss Scott Ritter, Ukraine and Israel with Judge Nap.sonar21.com I will start by redirecting you to Mark Wauck's latest post on the Scott Ritter affair and Gilbert Doctorow's screwy analysis. Mark writes: | Please note that it is NOT illegal to write articles for foreign news outlets and receive payment for your work. The fact that RT paid Ritter for his articles proves nothing—except that RT thought his articles were worth the money. A US citizen has the 1A right to express his views, including in foreign news outlets, and to receive payment for his work. This only becomes an issue if the person in question acts as an "agent" of a foreign government, working under…
Brett Wilkins, Common Dreams.(2024-08-09). Investigation Exposes How Etsy Profits From Israeli Apartheid.popularresistance.org Etsy, the popular U.S.-based e-commerce website, is profiting from goods made and sold in Israel's illegal settler colonies in the occupied West Bank, a report published Wednesday revealed. | "Under the radar, Etsy—the popular online platform for selling and buying artisanal and vintage items, with a mission to 'keep commerce human'—has been profiting from businesses with shops in illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territory (OPT)," states the briefing, which was published by the Institute for Journalism and Social Change (IJSC), Global Justice Now, and War on Want. | "It's time t…
Imran Mulla, Middle East Eye.(2024-08-09). US And UK To Boycott Nagasaki Memorial After Israel Disinvited.popularresistance.org The American and British ambassadors to Japan have announced they will skip an upcoming ceremony commemorating the victims of the US's 1945 atomic bombing because the city's mayor did not invite the Israeli ambassador. | The Russian and Belarusian ambassadors have also been excluded from the event this Friday by Japanese authorities. | The Nagasaki Peace Memorial Ceremony is intended to mark the 79th anniversary of the US atomic bomb attacks on Nagasaki and Hiroshima that killed tens of thousands of Japanese civilians, with many more later dying from radiation poisoning. | The attacks in August 1945 preceded Japa…
Phil Pasquini(2024-08-09). AIPAC's Influence Targets American Democracy.indybay.org WASHINGTON (08-07) — Under the watchful eye of a Capitol policeman, a group of human rights activist from Code Pink and CAIR (Council on American-Islamic Relations) held a tech-in at the Rayburn House office building cafeteria August 7 to discuss how American democracy is influenced by AIPAC (American Israel Public Affairs Committee) and its agenda through financial support and influence for lawmakers who support Israel.
Yossi Verter(2024-08-09). While Netanyahu waits for Trump, Israel's demolition crew government undermines Western support.haaretz.com Israel has three options when it comes to the multifront war being waged, but the prime minister prefers to delay ‚ñ A fashionable 308 days late, Netanyahu remembered to apologize for October 7 — but only in English ‚ñ The badly divided opposition and the vain search for defectors from the coalition…
newleftreview(2024-08-09). 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.
hindustantimes(2024-08-09). Iran's Chilling Warning To Arab World Against Backing Israel: 'Security Of All Muslim States…'.hindustantimes.com Iran has issued a strong warning to the Arab world ahead of a potential attack on Israel. Iranian acting Iranian FM Ali Bagheri Kani labeled Israel as an "evil entity" threatening the entire Muslim world and condemned its assassination policy as a strategic threat. His remarks came during a meeting with Pakistan's FM in Jeddah on August 6, where Kani praised Pakistan's support for Iran.
Etan Nechin(2024-08-09). To see Israel's moral deterioration since October 7, just turn on your television.haaretz.com Netanyahu and his allies will go down in history as the ones who desecrated Israeli society to advance their nationalist, messianic agenda. Figures like Channel 12 News CEO Avi Weiss will go down for abetting this ruin, not for ideology, but for the relentless pursuit of ratings…
tn.ai(2024-08-09). Israel's Isolation Worsens after Assassination of Hamas Leader Haniyeh: Iran.tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran's Acting Foreign Minister Ali Baqeri said on Thursday that Israel's political isolation has deepened following international condemnation of the assassination of Hamas Political Chief Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran.
hindustantimes(2024-08-09). Not Qatar, Netanyahu Blames This Neighbouring Middle Eastern Nation For Empowering Hamas | Watch.hindustantimes.com Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused Egypt of empowering Hamas in an interview with Time magazine. Netanyahu said, "Transfer of weapons and ammunition from the Sinai into Gaza is the main issue." Speaking on the October 7 attack, Netanyahu said his primary mistake over the years was going along with the reluctance of his security cabinet to confront Hamas militarily with Israel's full military force.
Gideon Levy(2024-08-09). Theft, beatings and ceaseless harassment: Who will be these settlers' next victim?haaretz.com A 62-year-old grandmother and her nephew were beaten in the South Hebron Hills. Seven of their sheep were stolen. A foreign activist's passport was nabbed. Hardly a day has gone by in 10 months without attacks by settlers against helpless Palestinian shepherds…
hindustantimes(2024-08-09). Why Iran Hasn't Attacked Israel Yet Over Ismail Haniyeh's Assassination | Top 4 Reasons Explained.hindustantimes.com The killing of Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran on July 31 has sparked fears of a fresh war in the Middle East. Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has said that it is Iran's "duty to avenge the martyr's blood." However, Iran has not acted on its vow to "punish Israel" over Haniyeh's killing yet. Some reports now suggest that Iran may be mulling to scrap its plan to strike Israel. Watch this video to know the top 4 reasons why Iran hasn't attacked Israel yet.
sputnikglobe(2024-08-09). How Many Military Bases Does the US Have in the Middle East?sputnikglobe.com As tensions in the Middle East continue to rise amid fears of an escalation between Israel and Iran, the world's self-proclaimed peacekeeper – the US – announced the deployment of more of troops to the region.
Staff(2024-08-09). Iran may dump revenge attack plan against Israel in exchange for Gaza ceasefire.muslimmirror.comJeddah : In a last-ditch effort to quell Iran's seething rage against Israel over the assassination of Hamas' political leader in Tehran, leaders from Middle Eastern countries gathered at an emergency summit of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in Jeddah to explore peace options, CNN reported. But could Tehran instead be prepared to pull …
tn.ai(2024-08-09). Israeli Airstrikes Injure Four Soldiers in Central Syria.tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Israeli aircraft launched strikes on several military installations and buildings in central Syria on Thursday evening, resulting in the injury of at least four Syrian soldiers.
hindustantimes(2024-08-09). Iran Attack Fear? Israeli Security Cabinet Holds Meeting In Underground Bunker | Watch.hindustantimes.com The Israeli security cabinet held a meeting inside a bunker in Tel Aviv on August 8 amid fear of Iran's revenge strike to avenge Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh's assassination. The cabinet met in the underground command room of the Kirya military headquarters. This was the first time such a meeting was held there since the night of April 13-14, when Iran launched some 300 missiles and drones at Israel.
Nader Durgham(2024-08-09). War on Gaza: Netanyahu and Likud lead in new Israeli election poll.middleeasteye.net War on Gaza: Netanyahu and Likud lead in new Israeli election poll | The ruling party is projected to win the most seats in a new election but is expected to fall short of an overall majority | | Netanyahu's popularity appears to be rising in Israel despite local and international criti…
albawaba(2024-08-09). Israel launches third military offensive in Khan Yunis, Gaza.albawaba.com ALBAWABA- The Israeli occupation forces have launched a new military operation in Khan Yunis, Gaza, marking the third such offensive in the area within ten months. The operation, led by the Israeli army's 98th Division, is aimed at dismantling the military capabilities of Palestinian resistance groups, including Hamas. However, the assault has led to severe suffering for civilians, who were forced to flee their homes with nowhere safe to go, as the entire Gaza Strip remains under threat.The offensive comes just hours after the United States, Qatar, and Egypt called for an immediate ceasefire and the release of de…
M. Reza Behnam(2024-08-09). Born and Dwells in Violence: Israel's Mission in the Middle East.counterpunch.org The future is uncertain for a country birthed in violence and that lives an ethos of violence. The Middle East has known more than its share of tragedy and grief since 14 May 1948. On that date, Israel proclaimed itself a state in Palestine and within minutes, U.S. President Harry S. Truman recognized its provisional
albawaba(2024-08-09). Egypt condemns Israeli minister's call to starve Gaza civilians.albawaba.com ALBAWABA- In a strong rebuke, Egypt's Foreign Ministry condemned Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich's recent statement suggesting a "moral justification" for starving Palestinian civilians in Gaza until Hamas releases its hostages.The
Melvin Goodman(2024-08-09). Mainstream Media's Leading Warmonger: NYT Columnist Bret Stephens.counterpunch.org The New York Times has always favored Israel in its editorial writings, but no Times' columnist compares to Bret Stephens, whose writings are chauvinistic and bellicose., Stephens, a former editor of the Jerusalem Post and a supporter of all Israeli policies, left the Wall Street Journal to join the Times in 2017 because he believed Israel was not getting a fair hearing in the mainstream media. In doing so, he joined other Jewish columnists at the Times (Thomas Friedman, David Brooks, Paul Krugman, and Roger Cohen). However, these men brought some objectivity to America's Israel problem. Stephens has no limits in…
María Páez Victor, Orinoco Tribune.(2024-08-09). 'What's Good For The Goose…'.popularresistance.org The head of the government said, 'This is violence, it is not protest'(1) and signaled that he had lost patience with "the far-right thugs" who caused civil unrest around the country. He said they were not peaceful protesters but demonstrating pure violence…and that they would have a standing army of specialist public duty officers…to deal with this where we need them.(2) | Furthermore, the government leader said they would "ramp up criminal justice. There have already been hundreds of arrests, some have appeared in court this morning…I have asked for early consideration of the earliest naming and identific…
Clodovaldo Hernández, Venezuelanalysis.(2024-08-09). Maduro, An Expert In Defense And Counterattack.popularresistance.org One of the few advantages of being a country systematically besieged with increasing intensity for more than a quarter of a century is that its leaders become increasingly adept at defense and counterattack. | This is one of the conclusions that can be drawn from the events following the Venezuelan presidential elections of July 28, which are still unfolding. The actions taken by the adversaries of the Bolivarian revolution have been countered one by one, so far with a favorable balance for the re-elected president, Nicolás Maduro. | The Parallel Government Strategy | One of the key maneuvers was the statement by…
Mohamad Hasan Sweidan, The Cradle.(2024-08-09). As War Widens, US Assets Become Easy Targets.popularresistance.org During a White House press conference on 31 July, National Security Council spokesman John Kirby underscored the US commitment to maintaining readiness to protect its security interests in West Asia. | We have and will maintain a level of readiness to preserve our national security interests in the region. It's not like we take a blind eye to what Iran is capable of doing and has shown their capability of doing in the region. | His comments came amid spiked regional tensions, the highest since 7 October. Protecting Washington's interests in the Levant and the Persian Gulf is a top priority for the Biden administr…
aa.com.tr(2024-08-09). Rusya: Bu gece Ukrayna'ya ait 75 İHA'yı yok ettik.aa.com.tr Rusya Savunma Bakanlığı, bu gece Ukrayna'nın Rus topraklarına saldırı girişiminin engellendiğini ve 75 insansız hava aracının (İHA) yok edildiğini bildirdi.
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albawaba(2024-08-09). Delta airlines calls CrowdStrike outage "unacceptable," threatens lawsuit.albawaba.com ALBAWABA – David Boies, the attorney for Delta Airlines, has sent a letter to CrowdStrike's attorney on Thursday, according to CNBC, stating that 1.3 million customers were impacted by the cybersecurity company's most recent outage. He called the disruption "unacceptable" and demanded that CrowdStrike assume "real responsibility" in order to prevent legal action.In a statement released on Thursday, Delta Air Lines reported that the CrowdStrike outage that occurred a month ago and the following widespread flight cancellations cost the airline around $550 million in losses, underlining that it is seeking compensati…
albawaba(2024-08-09). Sudan's Sovereignty Council agrees to US-backed peace talks.albawaba.com ALBAWABA- The Sudanese Sovereignty Council has announced its decision to send a delegation to Jeddah to consult on the U.S. invitation to participate in Geneva peace negotiations. This move follows demands by the head of the council, Gen. Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, for the U.S. to address Sudan's concerns before any negotiations with the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) commence.Gen. al-Burhan, who also heads the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF), emphasized the importance of resolving these issues during a phone call with U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken. "I received a call from Secretary Blinken and discussed the neces…
albawaba(2024-08-09). Paris Olympics: Morocco thump Egypt 6-0 to win men's football bronze.albawaba.com Morocco thumped Egypt 6-0 in men's football third-place playoff for bronze at the Paris 2024 Olympics on Thursday.It's the biggest margin of victory recorded in a medal match in Olympic football since 1928.Abde Ezzalzouli opened the scoring, followed by goals from Soufaine Rahimi (two goals), Bilal El Khannouss, Akram Nakach, and Achraf Hakimi.
albawaba(2024-08-09). Microsoft: Iranian-linked hackers target US Presidential Campaign officials.albawaba.com ALBAWABA — Microsoft, the American multinational corporation and technology company, said Iranian-linked hackers tried to attack diverse accounts for US presidential campaign officials in June. This incident is documented as Iranian groups attempted to influence the US presidential elections.Accounts of US officials were hacked: The researchers from Microsoft did not reveal the names or identities of the US officials involved. According to their report, there were two hacking incidents targeting two US officials. These attempts were attributed to Iranian-linked hackers and were aimed at influencing t…
albawaba(2024-08-09). Khaled Abol Naga sparks controversy with Rainbow tie and Palestinian keffiyeh at Enigma party.albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Egyptian actor Khaled Abol Naga caused a stir on social media by wearing a rainbow tie, a symbol of the LGBT community, and a Palestinian keffiyeh at the annual Enigma magazine party in Beverly Hills, California.Abol Naga's images have gone viral, sparking controversy and homophobic remarks. The Egyptian media chose not to publish his photos since he is an actor who opposes the Sisi dictatorship. The party took place on July 28, but the uproar and racist comments have only recently come to light.Viewed by some as "bold" and "free in his sexual orientation and beliefs," Abol Naga was also viewed by othe…
albawaba(2024-08-09). Paris Olympics: Jordan's Zaid Mustafa wins silver in Taekwondo.albawaba.com Jordan's Taekwondo practitioner Zaid Mustafa Abdul Kareem won the silver medal in Men's 68kg weight category at the Paris 2024 Olympics on Thursday.The 23-year-old lost the final bout to Oluzbek Rashitov from Uzbekistan 2-0.This is Jordan's first medal win at the Paris Olympics.
albawaba(2024-08-09). Thousands rally against racism across the UK.albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Thousands of anti-racism protesters took to the streets in cities and towns across the United Kingdom, responding to a wave of anti-immigrant riots that shook the nation last week. Demonstrations were held in North London, Bristol, Newcastle, and other locations, where most participants peacefully chanted "Refugees are welcome here."Despite the peaceful nature of these protests, authorities were on high alert, deploying thousands of security personnel in anticipation of potential violence. This heightened preparedness followed over 100 calls for demonstrations, raising concerns of a repeat of last week'
albawaba(2024-08-09). Will Ahmed Saad intervene to reconcile Sherine Abdel Wahab and Hossam Habib.albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Ahmed Saad and his brother Amr Saad's efforts to mediate the rift between Egyptian artist Sherine Abdel Wahab and her ex-husband, artist Hossam Habib, have been in the news a lot recently. This is particularly true in light of the fact that Sherine accused Habib of stealing her money, gold, and car.According to someone close to artist Sherine Abdel Wahab, there have been no efforts at reconciliation between the two sides. This implies that mutual desire, rather than any external influence, such as an artist, will drive any eventual reconciliation.The source confirmed that the Saad brothers have a close…
albawaba(2024-08-09). Massive explosion rocks Ningbo-Zhoushan Port.albawaba.com ALBAWABA- An explosion occurred on a container ship docked at the Port of Ningbo-Zhoushan in China's eastern Zhejiang province, the world's busiest port. State media reported the incident, though details remain scarce. Video footage shows a massive blast, followed by flames engulfing the area, causing significant destruction at the scene. Further updates are awaited as authorities assess the situation.Notably, Ningbo Zhoushan Port Group, a major state-owned enterprise in Zhejiang Province, oversees the largest and deepest berths in China, making it a key hub for the country's maritime trade. The port serves as a…
albawaba(2024-08-09). Paris Olympics almost had Flying Taxis, scrapped last minute.albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Volocopter, a German aircraft manufacturer, had intended to raise an electric-powered flying taxi above Paris during the Olympic Games, AFP reports citing company officials. However, the plans have been abandoned as certification for the engine has yet to come through.In cooperation with the French airport operator ADP, the capital's metro and bus operator RATP, and the Paris regional government, Volocopter has been carrying out test flights in the Paris area for a number of years, while vigorously pushing for license from European authorities in preparation for the Olympics.À très vite, Versailles! He…
Binoy Kampmark(2024-08-09). Terror Threats and Radicalization Down Under.counterpunch.org Bureaucrats tasked with protecting national security are often inclined to encourage insecurity. It's all part of the job prescription. The imperative is understandable if chillingly amoral: increased budgets are demanded to counter threats, however spectral; justifications for existing budgets needlessly bloated are always sought. In the Cold War, an old favourite was the teeth-chattering concern that the other
CADTM(2024-08-09). Join us on 4, 5 and 6 October 2024 for our next Autumn Meetings!cadtm.org The Autumn Meetings of CADTM Europe will occur on October 4, 5 and 6 October 2024. As of 2023, the venue will be the Simenon Youth Hostelin Liège, Belgium. | The 2024 edition will use different formats: debates, workshops, interactive activities, and book presentations. It will focus on several issues: the rise of the Far Right, the debt crisis in the South, China and the BRICS as creditors. It will also consider the ecological debt and food sovereignty. | Food sovereignty, which is the issue (…) | – |
Robert Hunziker(2024-08-09). Midwinter Antarctica 50 ∞F Above Average.counterpunch.org Temperatures for the entire month of July in Antarctica were 50 ∞F above average, but it also experienced days when temperatures spiked up to 82 ∞F above average. Yes, Antarctica is the world's deepfreeze, and it is the dead of winter. What does this portend? For starters, according to Michael Dukes, director of forecasting at MetDesk: "In
Vijay Prashad(2024-08-09). The Conundrums of Bangladeshi Politics.counterpunch.org On Monday, August 5, former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina boarded a Bangladesh Air Force C-130J military transport in a hurry and fled to Hindon Air Force base, outside Delhi. Her plane was refueled and reports said that she intended to fly on either to the United Kingdom (her niece, Tulip Siddiq is a minister in
Megan Russell(2024-08-09). The US is Preparing for an Unwinnable War Against China.counterpunch.org In war, there are no winners— and in a war between the US and China, the entire world would lose. That's not just considering the mass loss of life that would occur, but also the reverberating effects of war that would sink millions into economic devastation, destroy the environment, and lead to widespread displacement and
John K. White(2024-08-09). The 20 Best Energy Films: From Gritty Carbon-Spewing Potboilers to Nuclear Reactor Catastrophes.counterpunch.org Everyone has a favorite Kubrick film, Supremes song, or baseball player — anything whose value can be judged, categorized, or argued about in a presumed pantheon of greats. Alas, ranked lists are hard to compile and open to much debate. My best may be your stinker and vice versa. Despite the difficulty, energy films would
Graham Peebles(2024-08-09). UK Riots: Racism And Islamophobia Meets Community Unity.counterpunch.org The legacy left by the Conservatives after 14 years in government is not just economic stagnation, and the destruction of public services, it is social division, far right extremism and anger. Violence, racism and hate are the common language of far-right groups/individuals the world over, all of which has been writ large on the streets
Richard D. Wolff(2024-08-09). Capitalism's Unequal Distribution Deprives You of True Freedom.counterpunch.org As the French economist Thomas Piketty most recently exposed, capitalism, across time and space, has always tended to produce ever-greater economic inequality. Oxfam, a global charity, reported that 2022's 10 richest men together had six times more wealth than the poorest 3.1 billion people on earth. The lack of democracy inside workplaces or enterprises is both a cause and an effect of capitalism's unequal distribution of income and wealth.
Alliyah Lusuegro(2024-08-09). Mass Deportations Would be a Nightmare.counterpunch.org There's an image that's stayed with me for weeks: A sea of people holding up "Mass Deportation Now" signs at the Republican National Convention. Since then, I've been plagued with nightmares of mass raids by the military and police across the country. I see millions of families being torn apart, including families with citizen children.
Daniel Warner(2024-08-09). The Prisoner Swap was Multinational But Not Multilateral Diplomacy.counterpunch.org "The deal that secured their freedom was a feat of diplomacy," President Biden said in announcing the release of 16 people from Russia—including five Germans and seven Russian citizens. U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan also reiterated that the prisoner exchange was "a feat of diplomacy." Vice-President Kamala Harris said the release was "an extraordinary
Jeffrey St. Clair(2024-08-09). Conscience of the Blues: How Howlin' Wolf Got Caged in Oregon.counterpunch.org From his locked room, Chester Burnett could hear the trains rattling up the tracks, one every half hour. They reminded him of home, back on Dockery Plantation, when he played on the porches of old shacks with Charley Patton, blowing his harmonica to the rhythm of those big wheels rolling along the rails. Those northbound
Jonah Raskin(2024-08-09). The Neo-Marxism of Malcolm Harris is Alive and Well in "Palo Alto"counterpunch.org Someone, I forget who, said "we're all Marxists now," and, while that might have been truer during the antifascist 1930s than at any other time in history, it is not true now. Marxism probably has as many if not more fierce foes today around the world, and from Hungary to Brazil, as it had during the height
Rebecca Hart Holder(2024-08-09). Anti-Abortion Centers Deceive Patients. Here's How We Can Fight Back.counterpunch.org Four Women's Health Services is a legitimate reproductive health care clinic and abortion provider in Attleboro, Massachusetts. Directly behind the clinic is a larger building bearing the sign "Attleboro Women's Health Center." This second facility advertises free ultrasounds, free pregnancy testing, and "pregnancy counseling." Their website features the term "abortion" so many times that it's
Dave Lindorff(2024-08-09). Kamala Harris is a Huge Draw at Massive Philadelphia Rally.counterpunch.org A massive rally in Philadelphia on Tuesday evening at which presumptive Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris introduced Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her surprise pick for a vice-presidential running mate had an explosive energy and enthusiasm that reminded me of a 2020 visit to the same venue by then Democratic primary candidate Bernie Sanders. In
M. Shahid Alam(2024-08-09). Zionism: Managing Its Demise.counterpunch.org It is increasingly becoming clear—even to some Western observers—that the Zionist project has run its course. It had an extraordinary run, but it has now reached the end of its settler-colonial track. The creation of this exclusionary settler-colonial Jewish state was a historical anomaly, among the greatest blunders of Western civilization in the twentieth century.
Kathleen Wallace(2024-08-09). Enough of the Creepy Obsession with Fertility, Menstruation, Labia and Boobs.counterpunch.org How's that for a title? I'm guessing we just lost several men right there. That's okay, for those of you still here—let's discuss this incredibly disgusting obsession that men of the reactionary right seem to have in regard to the very normal and what should be mundane, workings and plumbing of the female body. We've
Eve Ottenberg(2024-08-09). The Supreme Court to the Homeless: Drop Dead!counterpunch.org So income from your three jobs won't cover your rent increase. There are no beds at the shelter and public housing has a waiting list decades long. You buy a tent and sleeping bag and move into a town park. This would have worked until June 28, when the Supreme Court essentially ruled that municipalities
Damon Orion(2024-08-09). The Aquadome Lives On.counterpunch.org The economic repercussions of COVID-19 have dealt a heavy blow to intimate music venues in the U.S. and abroad. According to the music industry news platform Hypebot, "The UK lost 125 smaller music venues" in 2023, "and Australia lost 1,300 or one-third of its small and midsized music venues since the start of the COVID pandemic. While
ecns.cn(2024-08-09). Shenzhen to issue new offshore bonds in HK.ecns.cn The Shenzhen municipal government in Guangdong province will issue offshore renminbi-denominated bonds in Hong Kong for the fourth time since 2021.
ecns.cn(2024-08-09). Insights | Robert Kuhn: New quality productive forces core of Chinese modernization.ecns.cn Robert Kuhn, Chairman of the Kuhn Foundation, analyzed that high-quality development driven by new quality productive forces is the core of Chinese modernization. Unlike the previous rapid investment return model, Kuhn believes investment in high-quality development will be measured in multiple years.
ecns.cn(2024-08-09). China's CPI up 0.5% in July.ecns.cn China's consumer price index, the main gauge of inflation, rose 0.5 percent in July on a yearly basis, data from the National Bureau of Statistics showed on Friday.
ecns.cn(2024-08-09). Xi's special representative to attend Paris Olympics' closing ceremony.ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping's Special Representative and State Councilor Shen Yiqin will attend the closing ceremony and other events of the 33rd Olympic Games in Paris from August 9 to 11, announced the Chinese Foreign Ministry in a statement on Thursday.
ecns.cn(2024-08-09). Seniors warned of illegal fundraising.ecns.cn The Supreme People's Procuratorate has warned senior citizens to remain vigilant about illegal fundraising activities within the elderly care sector.
ecns.cn(2024-08-09). Paris 2024 | Chinese diver defends Olympic title.ecns.cn Gold medalist Xie Siyi of China celebrates during the awarding ceremony after the men's 3m springboard final of diving at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Saint-Denis, France, Aug. 8, 2024.
ecns.cn(2024-08-09). Airline lets staff cool their high heels.ecns.cn Air Travel, an airline based in Hunan province, has announced a new policy allowing its flight attendants to wear flat-heeled shoes — a significant shift from the long-standing industry norm of mandatory high heels for female flight attendants.
ecns.cn(2024-08-09). Guangzhou residents mourn iconic elephant.ecns.cn Guangzhou, the capital of Guangdong province, is mourning the loss of Bao Long, a beloved Asian elephant who resided at Guangzhou Zoo for nearly five decades.
ecns.cn(2024-08-09). Chinese car buyers value smart functions.ecns.cn New vehicle owners show a strong preference for purchasing smart cockpit technologies such as online navigation, intelligent voice assistants and digital keys, according to a J.D. Power study released on Thursday.
ecns.cn(2024-08-09). Shenzhen sci-tech park enhances innovation ties in GBA.ecns.cn Three new top-notch international sci-tech innovation institutions were unveiled on Thursday at Shenzhen Park of Hetao Shenzhen-Hong Kong Science and Technology Innovation Cooperation Zone in Guangdong province.
ecns.cn(2024-08-09). EconoScope: Innovation drives Shenzhen foreign trade to hit new heights.ecns.cn China's import and export volume hit a record high in the first seven months of this year, with Shenzhen leading growth among mainland cities, according to data released by the General Administration of Customs on Wednesday.
ecns.cn(2024-08-09). China's CPI up 0.5% y-o-y in July.ecns.cn China's consumer price index (CPI), a main gauge of inflation, edged up 0.5 percent year-on-year in July, data released by the National Bureau of Statistic showed on Thursday.
ecns.cn(2024-08-09). Debut economy shines in China.ecns.cn The inaugural day of the new branch in July saw a surge of eager customers flocking to the location to experience the delicacy.
ecns.cn(2024-08-09). Giant pandas make public debut at San Diego Zoo.ecns.cn The two giant pandas — Yun Chuan and Xin Bao, the first giant pandas to enter the U.S. in 21 years, made public debut at the San Diego Zoo on Thursday.
ecns.cn(2024-08-09). Fujian wind farm helps drastically cut CO2 emissions.ecns.cn In Xinghua Bay, Fuqing City of Southeast Fujian province, 59 offshore wind turbines are lined up three kilometers off the coast, spinning tirelessly. At full capacity, these turbines can generate an average of eight million kilowatt-hours of electricity every day.
ecns.cn(2024-08-09). China welcomes Bangladesh's interim government.ecns.cn On Friday, China welcomed Bangladesh in forming an interim government, saying it respects the development path independently chosen by the Bangladeshi people.
ecns.cn(2024-08-09). Authorities tamp down defamation.ecns.cn China's public security authorities are cracking down on illegal activities related to fandom culture, following widespread online clashes and defamation by fan groups after the women's singles table tennis final between two Chinese players at the Paris Olympics.
ecns.cn(2024-08-09). Calm returns to UK streets following far-right riots.ecns.cn Thousands of people took to the streets across the United Kingdom on Wednesday to protest against anti-immigrant, far-right rioting that had flared throughout the previous week.
ecns.cn(2024-08-09). Russia repels third day of border attack.ecns.cn Russian forces were battling Ukrainian troops for a third day on Thursday, after the latter smashed through the Russian border in the Kursk region, which introduced a state of emergency on Wednesday.
ecns.cn(2024-08-09). Shanghai plans to convert all buses, cabs to green NEVs by 2027.ecns.cn Shanghai authorities have released a work plan lately that aims to convert all buses and taxi fleets in the city to new-energy vehicles (NEVs) by the end of 2027. The plan comes as more Chinese cities are doubling down green efforts in the transport sector.
Rhoda Wilson(2024-08-09). A brief history of Britain's immigration.expose-news.com The story of Britain's immigration policy begins in 1948 when the government allowed those living in UK Dominions or Commonwealth countries to live and work in Britain in the same way native …
geo.tv(2024-08-09). PM seeks to deepen Pakistan, Bangladesh cooperation after Yunus takes charge.geo.tv A combination of images showing Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus. — APP/Reuters/FilesYunus became chief advisor of Bangladesh's interim government.Nobel laureate took oath after returning to Bangladesh from Paris. His appointment followed violent…
geo.tv(2024-08-09). UK's Starmer vows no letup in stopping further far-right riots.geo.tv British Prime Minister Keir Starmer meets with people at the The Hub – Solihull Mosque on the day of his visit in Solihull, West Midlands, Britain August 8, 2024. — ReutersAnother emergency meeting of senior ministers, police leaders held.In England, police revealed nearly 500 people had…
geo.tv(2024-08-09). Sheikh Hasina 'to return to Bangladesh' once interim govt announces election.geo.tv Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina reviews an honour guard at the Government House, during her visit to Thailand, in Bangkok, Thailand, April 26, 2024. — ReutersNot clear whether Sheikh Hasina will compete in elections.Hasina's Awami League party doesn't feature in interim govt.She…
geo.tv(2024-08-09). Trump and Harris agree on debate showdown in September.geo.tv A combination picture shows Republican presidential nominee and former US President Donald Trump and US Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris. — Reuters | Demonstrators clash with police officers during an anti-immigration protest, in Rotherham, Britain, August 4, 2024. — ReutersBritish police remained on alert on Thursday after a heavy security presence, rapid arrests and displays of unity by people across Britain on Wednesday prevented…
Felicity Arbuthnot(2024-08-09). Ukraine: US Launches a Fascist Government, and World War Three?globalresearch.ca It all started on March 5, 2014: a US sponsored fascist coalition government under the disguise of democracy was installed in Ukraine. | With historical foresight pertaining to the dangers of a Third World War, this article by Felicity Arbuthnot was …
Prof Michel Chossudovsky(2024-08-09). Hiroshima: A "Military Base" according to President Harry Truman.globalresearch.ca "The World will note that the first atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima a military base. That was because we wished in this first attack to avoid, insofar as possible, the killing of civilians.."(President Harry S. Truman in a radio speech to the Nation, August 9, 1945).
Prof Michel Chossudovsky(2024-08-09). Towards a WW III Scenario. The Privatization of Nuclear War. Michel Chossudovsky.globalresearch.ca Canadian economist Prof. Michel Chossudovsky criticizes the U.S. government for promoting nuclear war propaganda and advocating for the 'safe use' of nuclear weapons in conventional war. He highlights the brainwashing of decision-makers and the dangers of their own power. | Chossudovsky …
Phil Pasquini(2024-08-09). Former Nigerian President Discusses US-Africa Relations.indybay.org WASHINGTON (08-07) — Kicking off its inaugural African Leadership Perspective Series at the Wilson Center to discuss an everchanging geopolitical landscape, was former Nigerian President H.E Olusegun Obasanjo. The program is designed around a series of conversations with African public figures and former African heads of state to discuss "US-Africa relations, reflect on the past and current state of leadership in Africa and to share their insights on contemporary peace, security, and economic development opportunities or challenges facing the continent."
Chris Wright(2024-08-09). Our passive society.indybay.org The attack to destroy organized labor and the whole New Deal system occurred. After the upsurge of protest in the 1960s and early '70s against the corporatist regime of centrist liberalism, the most reactionary sectors of big business launched a massive count counterattack which, as we know, has been wildly successful.
Michigan Abolition, Prisoner Solidarity(2024-08-09). The Opening Statement — Summer 2024.indybay.org Latest newsletter from Michigan Abolition and Prisoner Solidarity (MAPS). PDF attached.
Brenda Norrell(2024-08-09). Native Communities Protest at Uranium Mine Site in Grand Canyon.indybay.org Havasupai were joined by Native Americans from throughout the region to protest Energy Fuels uranium mine at the mine site in the Grand Canyon on Sunday. The Pinyon Plain mine is endangering the Supai aquifer, their source of life. The uranium mining operation endangered Navajo, Paiute, and Hopi on the haul route to the dangerous uranium mill on White Mesa Ute land in Utah.
Gunther Sosna(2024-08-09). Around the mountain.indybay.org Capitalism has reached its natural limits and is now beginning to collapse under its own weight…Financial capital is beyond control and social responsibility. It has no enemies to fear, it operates globally, marauding around the globe and leaving scorched earth in its wake…The portrayal of capitalism as the best and therefore only economic solution has become the general party doctrine.
Sushovan Dhar(2024-08-09). Indian coalition government: a defeat For Hindu nationalism.internationalviewpoint.org On June 4, 2024, the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, was re-elected for the third time, but with fewer seats. His Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) was unable to secure an absolute majority. The results make it amply clear that this Hindunationalist supremo is paying the price for his refusal to address the socio-economic crisis that has gripped the country, and gotten worse over the last 10 years under his administration. Rahul Gandhi, his main rival, rose to prominence as the leader of the opposition coalition, Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (India), in an election much closer than anticipa…
Anti*Capitalist Resistance(2024-08-09). Solidarity and unity now.internationalviewpoint.org Anti*Capitalist Resistance statement on far right violence sweeping Britain and Northern Ireland in August 2024 | – | / |
Against the Current Editors(2024-08-09). Slouching Toward November.internationalviewpoint.org Facing the hideous specter of a second Trump presidency, the operational leadership of the Democratic Party — that is, the party mega-donors — ultimately took the reins and pushed aside its all-too-visibly declining incumbent standard-bearer. From the voting base on July 21 came the instant response: "Free at last, free at last — thank God Almighty (and Covid), we're free of Biden at last!" | – | / |
Fabienne Dolet, Fatimetu Mohtar Ali(2024-08-09). Reducing this conflict to a rivalry between Algeria and Morocco aims to wipe the Sahrawi people off the map.internationalviewpoint.org Western Sahara is still a 'Non-Self-Governing Territory' according to the United Nations (UN), and has been since the end of Spanish colonisation in 1976. The territory is claimed by Morocco and is at the heart of the rivalry between Morocco and Algeria, which supports the Polisario Front's claim to full independence for Western Sahara, a goal it has pursued for nearly fifty years. Despite the 1991 ceasefire, Western Sahara is still under the domination of Morocco, which represses Saharawi militants. Fabienne Dolet spoke to Fatimetu Mohtar Ali, from the Association de la Jeunesse sahraouie de France. (Saharawi Yo…
Gilbert Achcar(2024-08-09). Joe Biden's Crime Against Humanity.internationalviewpoint.org Since he announced his decision to stop running for a second presidential term, Joe Biden has become a "lame duck" — an expression that commonly refers in the United States to an elected official who has reached the final months of their term without any extension prospect. The expression means that the official's influence has become limited, as everybody knows that they will not remain in office for long. However, a person in such a situation in a presidential political system in which the president is elected by popular vote (indirectly in the US case), is also, in contrast, more free-handed than a presid…
Chris Jarvis(2024-08-09). Anti-fascist demonstrations planned in over 30 towns and cities on August 10.leftfootforward.org Following the wave of far-right violence and intimidation that has sprung up across the country, local communities have been organising demonstrations to celebrate diversity and oppose racism. | On Wednesday August 7, campaigners across the UK gathered in towns and cities in response to planned far-right activities, far Now, another day of action has been called, with anti-fascist demonstrations planned in more than 30 towns a…
Chris Jarvis(2024-08-09). Daily Express brands anti-racist demonstrations 'far-left'.leftfootforward.org On the evening of Wednesday 7 August, local communities came together across the UK to stand up against racism and make clear that the far-right aren't welcome in their area. | Anti-racist demonstrations took place in dozens of towns and cities in response to reports that as many as 100 different locations were set to be targeted by the far-right as part of the surge in violence and intimidation in recent weeks. The far-right were
Chris Jarvis(2024-08-09). Bombshell survey suggests Kemi Badenoch is frontrunner in Tory leadership election.leftfootforward.org The Tory leadership election is now in full swing, with six contenders vying to replace Rishi Sunak as leader of the opposition. | The Tory-linked website Conservative Home has given some insight as to where the future of the party might lie. According to a Conservative Home's survey found 33% of Tory me…
Imran Mulla(2024-08-09). Exclusive: UK government ignored Muslim Council of Britain during far-right riots.middleeasteye.net Exclusive: UK government ignored Muslim Council of Britain during far-right riots | MCB sources say the government did not respond to the group's communications as Muslims were targeted across the country | | Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer addresses a meeting during a visit to The Hu…
Ali Boukhlef(2024-08-09). Algeria election: A foregone conclusion with the president's rivals on the sidelines.middleeasteye.net Algeria election: A foregone conclusion with the president's rivals on the sidelines | The incumbent, Abdelmadjid Tebboune, is the clear favourite in the September vote, with his opponents seen as minor players in a politically stagnant country | | Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune addresses members…
Vijay Prashad(2024-08-09). The conundrums of Bangladeshi politics.mronline.org Vijay Prashad reflects on the last several weeks in Bangladesh of protests and convulsions, which culminated in the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
Vijay Prashad(2024-08-09). Venezuela is a marvelous country in motion: The Thirty-Second Newsletter (2024).mronline.org Venezuela's opposition yet again cries fraud in the 28 July presidential but fails to provide evidence. Meanwhile, hundreds of thousands of Chavistas, their frustrations grounded in the understanding that the US-hybrid war is the root of the crisis, take to the streets and chant no volverán: they [the oligarchy] will not return.
Staff(2024-08-09). Maulana Mahmood Madani slams proposed Waqf Act amendments, warns of threats to property protection.muslimmirror.comBy Muslim Mirror Staff Maulana Mahmood Madani, President of Jamaat-e-Ulema-e-Hind, has expressed serious concerns about the proposed amendments to the Waqf Act. Speaking today, he criticized the changes, stating that they could harm the protection of waqf properties. Maulana Madani said, "The amendments presented in Parliament today are detrimental to the preservation of waqf properties. …
Staff(2024-08-09). Haniyeh's assassination violates UN charter, escalates regional conflict: Chinese foreign minister.muslimmirror.comBy Muslim Mirror Staff China's Foreign Minister, Wang Yi, has strongly condemned the assassination of Hamas political chief Ismail Haniyeh, calling the incident a violation of international norms and the UN Charter. Wang expressed deep concern over the assassination, which took place on July 31 in Tehran, Iran, warning that it has escalated tensions in …
Staff(2024-08-09). Maulana Mahmood Madani slams proposed Waqf Act amendments, warns of threats to property protection.muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror Staff Maulana Mahmood Madani, President of Jamaat-e-Ulema-e-Hind, has expressed serious concerns about the proposed amendments to the Waqf Act. Speaking today, he criticized the changes, stating that they could harm the protection of waqf properties. Maulana Madani said, "The amendments presented in Parliament today are detrimental to the preservation of waqf properties. …
Staff(2024-08-09). Assam Oppn slams curbs on Hindu-Muslim land sale as unconstitutional.muslimmirror.comGUWAHATI : Opposition leaders in Assam have criticised Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's move to restrict selling and buying of land between Hindus and Muslims, terming it as unconstitutional. Leader of Opposition in Assam Assembly, Debabrata Saikia told IANS, "The state government cannot impose curbs on selling or buying of land between persons only on …
Staff(2024-08-09). Supreme Court rules against Mumbai college Hijab ban, upholds students' right to religious dress.muslimmirror.comBy Muslim Mirror Staff The Supreme Court of India has partly stayed a Mumbai college's circular banning the hijab, burqa, cap, and naqab on campus, affirming that girl students should have the freedom to choose their attire. The bench, comprising Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Sanjay Kumar, ruled that educational institutions cannot impose restrictions on students' …
Peoples Dispatch(2024-08-09). Venezuelan lawyer Olga àÅlvarez: "Whoever alleges fraud has to prove it"peoplesdispatch.org Following the presidential elections held in Venezuela on July 28, right-wing political figures and media outlets have created a hysteria alleging that fraud had been committed in the vote count. The hysteria was based on the allegation that the country's National Electoral Council (CNE) has refused to disclose detailed election data, namely the paper vote tallies. | The media charade has been based on partial and in some cases unverified information, exit polls conducted by private US-based companies, and declarations from the right-wing opposition which contradict the official information released by the author…
noreply(2024-08-09). Here Is Why US Army Will Never Win…smoothiex12.blogspot.com a real war. As one historian correctly noted–Rommel's myth was created by Churchill and Monty in order to embellish own achievements on the secondary theater of operations against rather average military commander, while colossal spectacle was happening on the Eastern Front with military leaders on both sides who would make Rommel nothing but the average corps commander who rode the wave of Hitler's propaganda when things started to go really sour for Wehrmacht in USSR. So, here is H.R. McMaster still not understanding what real war is and exposing his ignorance of REAL military history. He should have "mod…
TASS(2024-08-09). Fourteen violations by US-led coalition's aircraft recorded in Syria in past day.tass.com Fourteen violations "have been recorded in the area of al-Tanf in the past day: four pairs of fighters F-15 and three pairs of attack aircraft A-10 Thunderbolt," Oleg Ignasyuk, deputy chief of the Russian Center for Reconciliation of the Opposing Parties in Syria, said…
TASS(2024-08-09). IAEA does not see threats to Kursk power plant nuclear safety.tass.com "IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi reiterates that all nuclear power plants, regardless of where they are situated, should never be a target of an armed attack," agency's service added…
yalensis(2024-08-09). Ukraine War Day #897: The Battle Of Kursk — Part I.awfulavalanche.wordpress.com Dear Readers: | Even those of us who have been following this war literally from day to day, and even understanding the process of collapse of the Ukrainian army in the Donbass — even we are somewhat impressed with this latest Ukrainian adventure. Thus, try to imagine the feelings of the uninformed persons out there who get only casual news about the war, and mostly from mainstream sources. To these people, following upon on the one-two knock-out punch of Wagner troops in Mali, at the hands of the Ukrainians, it must truly seem like the Ukrainian army is on the verge of a glorious victory over the Russian…
United World International(2024-08-09). Some elements of analysis of the elections in the United States.uwidata.com By Sergio Rodríguez Gelfenstein The upcoming elections in the United States must be seen in the framework of some facts that signal important changes in the political dynamics and that, if not considered, could generate confusion in the analysis, since there is an overlap of ideas or currents of thought. The scenery forces us to …
sputnikglobe(2024-08-09). Ex-Green Beret's DNA Found on Smuggled Arms Meant for Failed 2020 Venezuela Coup – Filing.sputnikglobe.com WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – US federal investigators found that former US Green Beret Jordan Goudreau's DNA was found on some of the 60 assault rifles he allegedly smuggled from the United States to South America for a failed coup attempt against Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in 2020, court documents revealed.
yenisafak(2024-08-09). Alƒ±mda fiyat dàº≈üàºrene aƒüƒ±r ceza.yenisafak.com àñzellikle salàßalƒ±k domates àºreticileri ve àßiƒü sàºt àºreticiler, son gàºnlerde sà∂zle≈üme ile àºrettikleri àºràºnleri fabrikalara satarken anla≈üƒ±lan fiyatƒ±n altƒ±nda rakama satmak zorunda kaldƒ±. ≈ûikâyetlerin artmasƒ± àºzerine bu iki sektà∂r hakkƒ±nda inceleme ba≈ülatan Tarƒ±m ve Orman Bakanlƒ±ƒüƒ± ile Ticaret Bakanlƒ±ƒüƒ±…
yenisafak(2024-08-09). Cumhurba≈ükanƒ± Erdoƒüan: ƒ∞srail ate≈ükes istemiyor.yenisafak.com Cumhurba≈ükanƒ± Tayyip Erdoƒüan, Katar Emiri ≈ûeyh Temim bin Hamed Al Sani ile Kàºlliye'de bir araya geldi. Gà∂ràº≈ümede Türkiye ile Katar ikili ili≈ükileri, ƒ∞srail'in Filistin topraklarƒ±ndaki saldƒ±rƒ±larƒ±, bà∂lgesel ve kàºresel geli≈ümeler ele alƒ±ndƒ±. | àáàñZàúM ARIYORUZ: Ana gàºndem maddelerinden biri de Hamas Siyasi Bàºro Ba≈ükanƒ± ƒ∞smail Heniyy…
yenisafak(2024-08-09). Trump: Fed kararlarƒ±nda ABD ba≈ükanƒ±nƒ±n 'sà∂z sahibi' olmasƒ± gerekiyor.yenisafak.com Trump, Florida'daki Mar-a-Lago yerle≈ükesinde dàºzenlediƒüi basƒ±n toplantƒ±sƒ±nda, "Ba≈ükanƒ±n en azƒ±ndan orada sà∂z sahibi olmasƒ± gerektiƒüini dàº≈üàºnàºyorum" dedi. | Donald Trump, "Bence benim durumumda, àßok para kazandƒ±m, àßok ba≈üarƒ±lƒ± oldum ve biràßok durumda Fed'deki insanlardan veya ba≈ükanƒ±ndan daha iyi bir iàßgàºdàºye sahip olduƒüumu dà…
yenisafak(2024-08-09). Tàºrk ordusuna 'kuantum' zƒ±rhƒ±.yenisafak.com Tàºrk savunma sanayi artƒ±k 'kuantum' teknolojisinde de adƒ±m atmaya ba≈ülƒ±yor. | SSƒ∞K'in kararƒ±yla ilgili savunma sanayii sektà∂ràºnde harekete geàßen ilk firma àñzyurt Silah Sanayii oldu. ≈ûirketin Yà∂netim Kurulu Ba≈ükanƒ± Serdar àñzyurt, gelecek 10 yƒ±lda Türkiye'de kuantum teknolojilerinin yakla≈üƒ±k 10 milyar dolarlƒ±k pazara ula≈ümasƒ±nƒ±n à∂ngà∂ràºldàº&fn…
yenisafak(2024-08-09). Bu akƒ±m ceza getirir.yenisafak.com Deepfake ve yapay zeka ile ortaya à߃±kan bu tàºr dijital àºràºnlerin hukuksal alanda tartƒ±≈üƒ±labilir bir konu olduƒüuna dikkat àßeken Bili≈üim Hukuku Uzmanƒ± Avukat Dr. Sertel ≈ûƒ±racƒ±, "Deepfake ile ki≈üilerin gà∂rselin taklit edilmesi, video olu≈üturulmasƒ± à∂ncelikle ki≈üilik hakkƒ±nƒ±n ihlalidir" dedi. Son gàºndeme gelen Atatàºrk gà∂rselleriyle olu≈üturulan sar&…
yenisafak(2024-08-09). Mƒ±sƒ±r ziyareti Bà∂lgesel krizlerde Ankara-Kahire i≈ü birlikleri.yenisafak.com Fuat Emir ≈ûefkatli / Doktora Adayƒ±, Milli Savunma àúniversitesi | Türkiye ve Mƒ±sƒ±r arasƒ±nda 2021 yƒ±lƒ±nda ba≈ülayan normalle≈üme sàºreci, gàºnàºmàºzde Dƒ±≈üi≈üleri Bakanƒ± Hakan Fidan'ƒ±n 4-5 Aƒüustos tarihlerinde Mƒ±sƒ±r'a geràßekle≈ütirdiƒüi ziyaret ile gàºàßlຠbir ivme kazanmaya devam ediyor. 2022 Katar Dàºnya Kupasƒ±'
yenisafak(2024-08-09). ABD'de yeni bir siyasi partiye ihtiyaàß var.yenisafak.com Prof. Dr. àñmer Adil Atasoy – ƒ∞stanbul Aydƒ±n àúniversitesi àñƒüretim àúyesi | Kongre'de temsil edilmeyen ve dƒ±≈üarƒ±da bƒ±rakƒ±lan Amerika halkƒ±nƒ±n bir partisi olmadƒ±ƒüƒ± anla≈üƒ±lƒ±yor. Dàºnyanƒ±n gà∂zleri à∂nàºnde Amerika Temsilciler Meclisinde olanlar, kongrede "Siyonizm"e ve "Siyonist Yahudi emelleri"ne tapƒ±nmanƒ±n ayyuka à߃&p…
yenisafak(2024-08-09). ƒ∞≈ügalci ƒ∞srail ordusundan Làºbnan'a hava saldƒ±rƒ±sƒ±: Be≈ü ki≈üi yaralandƒ±.yenisafak.com ƒ∞srail ordusunun Làºbnan'ƒ±n gàºneyine dàºzenlediƒüi hava saldƒ±rƒ±sƒ±nda 5 ki≈üinin yaralandƒ±ƒüƒ± belirtildi.Làºbnan resmi ajansƒ± NNA'nƒ±n geàßtiƒüi habere gà∂re, ƒ∞srail gàºàßlerine ait insansƒ±z hava araàßlarƒ± Sur kentine baƒülƒ± Hanuviye beldesinde bulunan bir eve saldƒ±rƒ± dàºzenledi.Làºbnan Saƒülƒ±k…
yenisafak(2024-08-09). Genàßler alt kàºltàºr tutsaklƒ±ƒüƒ±nda.yenisafak.com ƒ∞nsan toplum halinde ya≈üayan sosyal bir varlƒ±ktƒ±r. Bu aà߃±dan àßevresi ile hem olumlu hem olumsuz anlamda etkile≈üim iàßinde olur. ƒ∞nsanƒ±n bu à∂zelliƒüini bildikleri iàßin ƒ∞bn Miskeveyh, Tusi gibi ƒ∞slam ahlak filozoflarƒ± yalnƒ±z ya≈üayan insanƒ±, insani à∂zelliklerini yitirmi≈ü bir varlƒ±k olarak gà∂ràºrler. Hatta Farabi, ƒ∞bn Sina gibi ƒ∞slam filo…
yenisafak(2024-08-09). Cuma hutbesi: Vehen birlik ve beraberliƒüimizin à∂nàºndeki bàºyàºk engel.yenisafak.com Cuma namazƒ± bu hafta da bàºyàºk bir katƒ±lƒ±mla kƒ±lƒ±nacak. Din Hizmetleri Genel Màºdàºrl຃üàºnàºn hazƒ±rladƒ±ƒüƒ± bu haftaki Cuma hutbesinin konusu "Vehen: Birlik ve beraberliƒüimizin à∂nàºndeki bàºyàºk engel" olarak belirlendi. | Muhterem Màºslàºmanlar! Peygamber Efendimiz (s.a.s) bir keresinde Sahâbe-i Kirâm'a "Aàßgà∂zlຠkimselerin yemeƒüe àº≈üàº≈ümeleri gibi, d…
yenisafak(2024-08-09). ƒ∞ngiltere'de yalan haber ba≈ülattƒ±ƒüƒ± iddiasƒ±yla bir ki≈üi gà∂zaltƒ±na alƒ±ndƒ±.yenisafak.com ƒ∞ngiltere'de 55 ya≈üƒ±nda bir kadƒ±n, sosyal medyada payla≈ütƒ±ƒüƒ± yalan bilgilerle a≈üƒ±rƒ± saƒücƒ± sokak olaylarƒ±nƒ±n fitilini ate≈ülediƒüi iddiasƒ±yla gà∂zaltƒ±na alƒ±ndƒ±. | Cheshire Polis Te≈ükilatƒ±, Southport kentinde 29 Temmuz'da ya≈üanan ve 3 àßocuƒüun à∂làºmàºyle sonuàßlanan bƒ±…
yenisafak(2024-08-09). Yerli ye≈üil mercimek her tencereye girecek.yenisafak.com Migros, yerli ye≈üil mercimek àºretimi projesini hayata geàßirdi. Yerel ekonomiye destek vermek amacƒ±yla Kayseri Valiliƒüi ve Migros i≈ü birliƒüinde, Kayseri ƒ∞l Tarƒ±m ve Orman Màºdàºrl຃üàº, Kayseri ≈ûeker, GàºrAta ve Zzef desteƒüiyle Kayseri'de yerli ye≈üil mercimek àºretimi hƒ±z kazandƒ±. 2024 yƒ±lƒ± iàßin Kayseri'de 4 bin dekar, Kayseri ≈ûeker'in àºretim yaptƒ±rd&fno…
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yenisafak(2024-08-09). Venezuela Devlet Ba≈ükanƒ± Maduro'dan 'X' hamlesi: 10 gàºnl຃üàºne kapatƒ±lmasƒ± iàßin talimat verdi.yenisafak.com Ba≈ükent Caracas'taki Devlet Bakanlƒ±ƒüƒ± Sarayƒ± Miraflores'te destekàßilerine seslenen Maduro, X'in Venezuela'da nefret ve ≈üiddet yaydƒ±ƒüƒ±nƒ± savundu. | Maduro, Ulusal Telekomàºnikasyon Komisyonu (CONATEL) ile konu≈ütuƒüunu ve X'in 10 gàºn sàºreyle dola≈üƒ±mdan kaldƒ±rƒ±lmasƒ± iàßin gerekli talimatƒ± verdiƒüini bildirdi. | ABD'li milyarder Musk'a tepki gà∂steren Ma…
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UMMID(2024-08-09). Check Here: MAH Direct 2nd Yr Pharmacy 2024 Merit List.ummid.com Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell is set to publish today i.e. Monday August 05, 2024 on its official website dsp2024.mahacet.org.in Merit List of students seeking admission in Direct Second Year Full Time Under Graduate Course in Pharmacy (B Pharm and Pharm D) for the academic year 2024-25.
UMMID(2024-08-09). Direct Link: MAH Direct 2nd Yr Engineering 2024 Merit List.ummid.com Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell is set to publish today i.e. Thursday August 08, 2024 on its official website dse24.mahacet.org.in Merit List of students seeking admission in Direct Second Year Full Time Under Graduate Course in Engineering (B.E and B.Tech) for the academic year 2024-25.
UMMID(2024-08-09). 'Anti-Minority' Waqf Bill 2024 referred to JPC.ummid.com The Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2024, introduced in the Lok Sabha Thursday August 08, 2024, has been referred to a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) after protests by the Opposition parties that called it "anti-minority, divisive and unconstitutional".
UMMID(2024-08-09). Wrestler Vinesh Phogat exits Paris Olympics, India in shock.ummid.com Ace Indian Wrestler Vinesh Phogat had an unfortunate exit from the 2024 Paris Olympics Wednesday when she was just a match away from the Gold, leaving the whole Indian nation in shock and disbelief.
UMMID(2024-08-09). Application for AMU Civil Service Coaching for 2024-25 Opens.ummid.com The Residential Coaching Academy (RCA) Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) has invited applications for the free coaching with hostel facility from Minorities, SCs, STs and Women candidates who wish to appear in UPSC Civil Services Preliminary as well as Main exam to be held in 2025.
UMMID(2024-08-09). CBSE 10th Compartment Result 2024 Declared, Check Here.ummid.com The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) Monday declared on its official website cbseresults.nic.in the results of the 2024 compartment exams held for the Class 10 students.
UMMID(2024-08-09). Throwback Events Bangladesh.ummid.com Amidst the ongoing turmoil in Bangladesh, it is important to remember the extremely important and at the same time extremely tragic events in Bangladesh in 1975. Read on…
UMMID(2024-08-09). What if Yunus demands India to extradite Sheikh Hasina?ummid.com The delay in ousted Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina seeking asylum or stay in destination to North America, the United Kingdom or Europe, has caused the elites in India's South Block and Indian Prime Minister's Office in New Delhi to bite their nails.
UMMID(2024-08-09). Quit India Movement: A Unique Model of Non-Violent Resistance.ummid.com How Quit India Movement, a non-violent resistance, was made possible amidst a raging World War certainly demands serious analysis, if only to give those intellectuals who fixated on the Indian role in violence in 1942 (and also in 1857) a much-needed perspective.
UMMID(2024-08-09). India hails 'Groups' protecting Bangladeshi Hindus, Temples.ummid.com The Narendra Modi government Tuesday hailed protection provided to Temples and Hindus by Muslim students and organizations during the anti-government protests in Bangladesh which forced Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to resign and flee the country.
UMMID(2024-08-09). Bangladesh Hindu leader: BNP, Jamaat ensured Temples, Hindus are not targeted.ummid.com Categorically refuting the reports in a section of Indian Media about attacks on Bangladeshi Hindus, the Bangladesh Jatiya Hindu Mohajote said the leaders of Jamaat-e-Islami and Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) ensured the safety of their homes and Hindu places of worship.
UMMID(2024-08-09). Plans to Amend (Weaken) The Waqf Act.ummid.com The government's alleged plans to amend the Waqf Act 1995 has come under severe criticism both by the secular parties and Muslim organisations. But it also highlights the fact that the so-called Muslim leaders themselves are not ready to set their own house right.
UMMID(2024-08-09). Check Here: Karnataka CET 2024 Mock Allotment Results.ummid.com The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) is set to published today i.e. August 07, 2024 on its official website kea.kar.nic.in First Mock Allotment Results of the Engineering, Pharmacy, Architecure, Farm Sciences (Agriculture/Veterinary and others) students who had registered for admission in undergraduate courses for the year 2024-25.
UMMID(2024-08-09). Helicopter deployed to safely rescue 15 stuck in Girna River Malegaon.ummid.com The District Administration early in the morning Monday August 05, 2024 deployed a helicopter to rescue 15 people — 12 from Malegaon and 03 from the neighboring Dhule, who were stuck and cut off from the City after water level in Girna River rose Sunday Aug 04, 2024.
UMMID(2024-08-09). UK Police rush to protect Mosques after PM Starmer's stern warning.ummid.com The UK Police and Security Forces announced introduction of a new 'rapid response' security scheme for mosques after Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's stern warning against the rioters, calling them 'far-right thugs'.
UMMID(2024-08-09). Hajj: The formula of booking Tent 'D' to get Tent 'A' in Mina.ummid.com The controversy over the inability of some 2024 Hajj VIP Private Tour Operators pilgrims to access 'Tent A' may not be over soon unless the undiluted details are brought open for an objective review of what went wrong.
UMMID(2024-08-09). DTE Maharashtra DSD 2024 Option Form – Last Date Aug 08.ummid.com Directorate of Technical Education (DTE Maharashtra) has started through its official website dsd24.dtemaharashtra.gov.in from today i.e. Tuesday August 06, 2024 CAP Round 1 Option Form filling and confirmation for admission in Direct Second Year Post SSC Diploma Technical Courses in different polytechnic courses for the year 2024-25.
UMMID(2024-08-09). Novak Djokovic wins Olympics Gold at 37.ummid.com In a remarkable display of grit, top seed Novak Djokovic won his first Gold Medal at the Olympics defeating Carlos Alcaraz 7-6 (3), 7-6 (2) in Men's Tennis Sunday August 04.
UMMID(2024-08-09). Bangladesh: Images show Muslims guarding Temples amid reports of attacks on Hindus.ummid.com Responding to the reports by a section of the mainstream Indian media that Bangladeshi Hindus are being attacked amid the anti-government protests, local journalists and students have shared photos and videos showing Muslims protecting temples that have gone viral on social media.
Cory Sharber(2024-08-09). A survivor's tale: Mike Africa Jr.'s 'On a Move' tells the story of the MOVE bombing.whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Nearly four decades after the MOVE bombing, survivor Mike Africa Jr.'s new book, Africa Jr. discussed the new release Thursday with journalist and professor Linn Washington Jr. at the Charles Library on the campus…
noemail(2024-08-09). Mysterious Earth Noises Cause Panic in Kerala's Wayanad District.devdiscourse.com In a startling turn of events, residents of Edakkal in Kerala's landslide-prone Wayanad district reported hearing mysterious noises emanating from beneath the earth on Friday. The unsettling phenomenon has led to widespread panic among the local population.
newleftreview(2024-08-09). Radhika Desai: Peak Hindutva?newleftreview.org As Modi's BJP loses its overall majority, Radhika Desai examines the part played by India's capitalist conglomerates in his rise—and the contradictions on which their strategy has foundered. The economic crisis of the parched countryside as brake on Hindutva's forward march.
APR editor(2024-08-09). Advocate slams NZ snub of Nagasaki peace tribute as 'outrageous'.asiapacificreport.nz By Mick Hall A leading peace campaigner is calling Aotearoa New Zealand's decision to stay away from a peace event in Nagasaki paying tribute to victims of the Japanese city's 1945 nuclear bombing "outrageous". Former trade union leader Robert Reid said New Zealand could have acted as a strong independent Pacific voice by attending today's…
noemail(2024-08-09). Banking Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024: Major Overhaul Proposed.devdiscourse.com Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday introduced the Banking Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024, in the Lok Sabha. The proposed legislation aims to offer customers the option to increase the number of nominees per bank account from one to four, among other changes.
newleftreview(2024-08-09). Cédric Durand: Landscapes of Capital.newleftreview.org A critical engagement with the work of Brett Christophers, whose books—The New Enclosure, Rentier Capitalism, Our Lives in Their Portfolios and The Price Is Wrong—unfold a novel critique of the 'rentier stage' of contemporary capitalism, in the tradition of radical historical geography developed by Lefebvre, Harvey and Davis.
Arnold August(2024-08-09). Why Venezuela's National Electoral Council must be defended.greenleft.org.au Venezuela solidarity activist Arnold August travelled from Canada to Venezuela to observe the July 28 election. He explains below how Venezuela's National Electoral Council (CNE) was created through a popular democratic process following the election of Hugo Chavez in 1998 and why it must be defended.
newleftreview(2024-08-09). Grey Anderson: Imperium Uncloaked.newleftreview.org Grey Anderson on Tom Stevenson, Someone Else's Empire. Lucid anatomization of the American imperium, with a devastating assessment of the UK's equerry role.
Chloe Ladd(2024-08-09). Deadlock as France Passes One Month Without a New Government.fairobserver.com In the European parliamentary elections this June, far-right parties surged. In France, the right-wing Rassemblement National (RN) demolished President Emmanuel Macron's Renaissance party. Macron the loss to heart and consequently announced the dissolution of the French National Assembly. Never before had a French president made such a drastic decision in the aftermath of the European…
tn.ai(2024-08-09). Saravi Happy to Get Revenge on Aleksanyan.tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Mohammad Hadi Saravi notched his first win in four career meetings with superstar Artur Aleksanyan of Armenia, and it couldn't have come at a better time or place.
sputnikglobe(2024-08-09). The Trump-Harris Showdown.sputnikglobe.com While the average election year typically holds a few debates between the frontrunners, 2024 has proven somewhat of a reset. Prior to US President Joe Biden's departure from the race, only two had been scheduled after much brush-off between the contenders. Now, it looks like just one may end up on the books.
noemail(2024-08-09). Ola Electric's Market Debut: A Rollercoaster Ride.devdiscourse.com Ola Electric Mobility Ltd had a mixed start in the stock market on Friday, listing flat before ultimately soaring nearly 11% above its issue price. Initially, the stock priced at Rs 76 opened at Rs 75.99, dipping marginally by 0.01%. However, it later surged to Rs 84.14 on the BSE.
The Independent(2024-08-09). House tells UNRA to renegotiate road contract with China firm.independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda National Roads Authority will have to renegotiate a contract with Chongqing International Construction Corporation (CICO) for the reconstruction of Masaka-Mutukula Road and rehabilitation of several roads in Masaka District, Parliament has guided. The legislators want the China Export & Credit Insurance Corporation (Sinosure) insurance component worth Shs …
The Independent(2024-08-09). OLYMPICS: When world's best meets world's only.independent.co.ug Despite her straight-sets defeat by world No. 1 Sun Yingsha, 61-year-old table tennis veteran Ni Xia Lian has proven to be a beacon of resilience and inspiration for many. PARIS | Xinhua | Amid the roaring applause at the South Paris Arena, 61-year-old paddler Ni Xia Lian waved to the crowd with tears of emotion …
| News Desk | (2009-08-24). Watch: Arshad Nadeem becomes emotional after winning gold at Paris Olympics 2024.tribune.com.pk Pakistani athlete Arshad Nadeem made history at the Paris 2024 Olympics by becoming the first individual from Pakistan to win a gold medal. | The 27-year-old achieved this remarkable feat with a record-breaking javelin throw of 92.97 meters, setting a new Olympic record in the process. | Following his victory in the javelin throw final, a video surfaced online showing Arshad Nadeem overcome with emotion, shedding tears of joy. | View this post on Instagram | A post shared by The Express Tribune (@etribune) | The video, circulating on social media, captures the moment when Nadeem, visibly moved by his achieveme…
The Canary(2024-08-09). PETA urges UK government to act after new puppy farm footage exposes cruel animal testing industry.thecanary.co Shocking new footage from a factory puppy farm in the US has exposed the brutal conditions and experiments an animal testing company is carrying out. However, the same US-based company operates similar facilities in the UK. In other words, corporations are engaged in atrocious animal abuse much like the experimentation caught in the video. It's […] | By
The Independent(2024-08-09). Historic Olympic gold for Botswana's Tebogo in 200m.independent.co.ug Tebogo grabs spotlight with historic feat as McLaughlin-Levrone extends dominance PARIS | Xinhua | Letsile Tebogo became the first African to win the men's Olympic 200m title while Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone extended her 400m hurdles dominance at Paris 2024 on Thursday. Botswana's Tebogo held off challenges from Americans Kenneth Bednarek and Noah Lyles, as he stormed …
Hannah Sharland(2024-08-09). GMB's latest Balls-up with washed-up Ashworth is the tip of the iceberg.thecanary.co At this rate, the Canary might as well begin a regular column on the absolute farce that is Ed Balls as a presenter on Good Morning Britain (GMB). If we did, we might call it the 'week in Good Morning Balls-up', because that glib excuse for a journalist — which he's categorically not anyway — will […] | By
The Independent(2024-08-09). Two children rescued from shrine in Mpigi, Maama Fiina slams fake traditional healers.independent.co.ug Mpigi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Six people including two children have been rescued from a shrine in Mpigi District. The police alongside Mpigi Resident Commissioner (RDC) Hassan Kasibante and leaders of Uganda's traditional healers union carried out an operation on various shrines where two men, two women, and two children were found malnourished inside …
newleftreview(2024-08-09). Sanjay Subrahmanyam: Blood and Bombast.newleftreview.org Sanjay Subrahmanyam on Vinayak Chaturvedi, Hindutva and Violence and Janaki Bakhle, Savarkar and the Making of Hindutva. Intellectual biographies of Hindu nationalism's Mazzini-inspired theoretician.
Staff(2024-08-09). The philosophy of Hamas in the writings of Yahya Sinwar.defenddemocracy.press The concepts of self-sacrifice, asceticism, and security awareness were crucial to Yahya Sinwar's philosophy of resistance. The revolt that culminated with October 7 was the direct application of his political thought. By Haneen Odetallah July 3, 2024 The following was originally published in Arabic in Babelwad, titled "The Philosophy of Hamas: Politics and Existence According …
United World International(2024-08-09). Some elements of analysis of the elections in the United States.unitedworldint.com By Sergio Rodríguez Gelfenstein The upcoming elections in the United States must be seen in the framework of some facts that signal important changes in the political dynamics and that, if not considered, could generate confusion in the analysis, since there is an overlap of ideas or currents of thought. The scenery forces us to …
Anand Naidoo(2024-08-09). The Heat: COVID-19 Summer Surge.america.cgtn.com The World Health Organization says COVID-19 is "still very much with us" and is urging governments to strengthen their vaccination campaigns. Officials warn that cases are rising globally with a high percentage of positive tests across Europe and the United States. | In Paris, at least 40 athletes competing at the summer Olympics tested positive for COVID-19 or other respiratory illnesses. The WHO says the rise comes at a time of pandemic fatigue, diminished testing and low vaccination rates. | Joining the discussion: |
noemail(2024-08-09). Decoding Bajaj Finserv Large Cap Fund: The InQuBe Philosophy.devdiscourse.com Mutual fund investing can seem daunting. However, understanding the strategies behind the Bajaj Finserv Large Cap Fund helps demystify the process. The fund employs the InQuBe philosophy, which includes Information Edge, Analytical Edge, and Behavioural Edge, to build its portfolio.
Staff(2024-08-09). Greek society destroyed by EU and IMF.defenddemocracy.press Priced Out: For Many Greeks, Island Holidays are a Thing of the Past By Eleni Stamatoukou and Seth Marvin Andersen July 12, 2024 Tourists are flocking in larger numbers than ever to the famously beautiful Greek islands — but these dream destinations are now too costly for many ordinary Greeks. Nikos — not his real …
noemail(2024-08-09). Arshad Nadeem Makes History with Sensational Javelin Throw Victory.devdiscourse.com In a stunning display of athleticism, Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem has outshone his Indian rival Neeraj Chopra to claim the Olympic gold in javelin throw. Nadeem's record-breaking throw of 92.97 meters has sparked renewed interest and excitement in sports amongst the youth of both neighboring countries.
The Independent(2024-08-09). CCTV: ESO corner robbery suspect remanded.independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A 24-year-old Mubaraka Sharayimu also known as Musiramu Mundari has been remanded to Luzira Prison on charges of aggravated robbery. Sharayimu was on Thursday remanded by the Court presided over by the Grade One Magistrate Jalia Basajjabalaba who didn't allow him to say anything about the charges on grounds …
| News Desk | (2009-08-24). Parliament congratulates Arshad Nadeem on winning Olympic gold.tribune.com.pk The National Assembly and Senate have extended their congratulations to Arshad Nadeem for securing a gold medal for Pakistan in the Men's Javelin Throw at the Paris Olympics. | Deputy Chairman Syedaal Khan Nasar announced that the Senate will arrange a dinner in honour of Arshad Nadeem to celebrate his achievement, which has made the entire nation proud. | He also mentioned that the outstanding athlete will be awarded with prizes as a token of appreciation. | Law Minister Azam Nazir Tarar, while paying tribute to Nadeem's remarkable accomplishment, emphasized that the government is committed to providing all n…
Naoki Nitta(2024-08-09). On a rural Hawaiian island, solar provides a path to energy sovereignty.grist.org Like many homesteaders on the island of Moloka ªi, Kailana Place grew up off-grid, on 40 acres of family land designated for Native Hawaiians. Living in repurposed school buses surrounded by fields of red volcanic clay and kiawe trees "was a glamping lifestyle," joked the social worker and mother of three, one powered by kerosene and propane. | Three years ago, those fuels sparked a devastating fire. Neighbors helped Place and her husband, Ikaika, build a new house with rooftop solar and a battery. Even now, the buzz of constant, reliable power has yet to wear off. Beyond ensuring continuous internet acce…
Hannah Sharland(2024-08-09). Drax pumps out more pollution than any other company, but climate protesters are the criminals?thecanary.co The day after cops pre-emptively nicked 22 peaceful protesters, a new report has revealed the staggering climate-wrecking impact of their target. In 2023, Drax biomass power station pumped out by far the most carbon dioxide pollution of any UK power plant, and then some. Drax: planet and public enemy number one Bioenergy giant Drax operates […] | By
The Independent(2024-08-09). FA Community Shield: GOtv focus on Amad Diallo.independent.co.ug London, UK | THE INDEPENDENT | Ivorian forward Amad Diallo gets another opportunity to shine in the FA Community Shield against their bitter rivals Manchester City. GOtv will broadcast Saturday's season opener. Diallo was instrumental in helping Manchester United at the quarter final stage of the FA Cup, which ultimately led to them winning the trophy …
Staff(2024-08-09). Speaking truth to power: more lessons from the Scott Ritter case.gilbertdoctorow.com Speaking truth to power: more lessons from the Scott Ritter case This essay will not be about Scott Ritter, the man, but about related issues that arose in a virtual discussion via the Comments function here or in direct emails to me over my 'contrarian' remarks with readers of these pages and viewers of my …
The Independent(2024-08-09). Nakapiripirit family wiped out after eating 'poisoned food'.independent.co.ug Nakapiripirit | THE INDEPENDENT | Police in Nakapiripirit district are investigating circumstances under which four family members died and another one fell ill after eating suspected poisoned food. The incident happened on Thursday morning in Lorenglup village, Nakapiripirit Town Council. The victims identified as Francis Ekwam aged 42 a father, Akiliat Asingo 38, a wife, Emmanuel …
The Independent(2024-08-09). Uganda's National Tax Policy coming out in December.independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development is in final stages of drafting a National Tax Policy. The policy expected to become public in December, will provide a set of guidelines for the taxation of goods, services and income as a vital tool for revenue mobilization. The revelation …
Staff(2024-08-09). The question of Hamas and the Left.defenddemocracy.press The Left must confront this basic fact. One cannot claim solidarity with Palestine and dismiss, overlook, or exclude Hamas. By Abdaljawad Omar May 31, 2024 Recently, a rash of articles has surfaced criticizing the Western left for "celebrating" Hamas. Most of these critiques say that reducing support for Palestinian resistance to supporting Hamas is a …
Tyler Rogoway(2024-08-09). Northrop's Stealthy Drone Breaks Cover… And It Has A Cockpit!.twz.com The first images of Northrop Grumman's Model 437, an advanced air combat drone that could potentially fill the requirement for the Air Force's and/or Navy's "loyal wingman" Yes, that's right, the Model 437 prototype f…
The Independent(2024-08-09). Brave Boda riders arrest handbag-seeking, panga-wielding thugs in the city.independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Boda Boda riders in Kampala chased and arrested two panga-wielding thugs who had snatched the handbag of a teacher along Nakasero road in the Kampala City Centre. The victim was identified as 36-year-old Hope Afoyotwoth, a teacher and resident of Kamwokya, in the Kampala central division. She was waylaid …
newleftreview(2024-08-09). Tony Wood: Mexico in Flux.newleftreview.org Against the rightward trend of the Old World, countries in Latin America continue to favour governments of the left. The resounding mandate for Claudia Sheinbaum in Mexico's presidential election confirms Morena's hegemony within the new party system. Where exactly on the political map should its project be placed?
| News Desk | (2009-08-24). Joe Rogan endorses Robert F. Kennedy Jr for President.tribune.com.pk Podcaster Joe Rogan has expressed his support for independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. during his show "The Joe Rogan Experience" on Thursday. | Rogan, a prominent online figure, stated that he prefers Kennedy over the candidates from the major political parties, citing dissatisfaction with both Democrats and Republicans. | Rogan criticised both parties for what he sees as a manipulation of democratic norms, saying, "They gaslight you, they manipulate you, they promote narratives, and the only one who is not doing that is Robert F. Kennedy Jr." | He further expressed his admiration for Kenn…
noemail(2024-08-09). Man Fined for Reckless Reel-Making on Car Roof.devdiscourse.com A man was fined Rs 28,500 for violating traffic rules after a video of him making reels while sitting on a moving car's roof went viral, authorities said on Friday. The 12-second video shows the man on the car's roof and hood.
LuciÃÅa Converti(2024-08-09). Argentina's New President Is Weird, Ultra-Right and Economically Ruthless.fairobserver.com On December 10, 2023, Javier Milei was elected President of Argentina with 55.6% of the vote. The eccentric president has attracted global attention for his outrageous media style, his extreme ideas like "blowing up" the Central Bank of Argentina and a mixture of messianism and mysticism with religion and canine esotericism. Beyond the media show,…
The Canary(2024-08-09). More Black and brown MPs in parliament won't save us.thecanary.co On 4 July 2024, the UK elected the most diverse Labour Party government ending 14 years of Conservative hold. Over 40% of MPs are women, and 14% are from ethnic minority backgrounds. While this signals significant progress, we cannot assume simply having more diverse representatives will transform the deep-seated misogyny, sexism, and racism baked into […] | By
noemail(2024-08-09). EC Reviews Poll Preparedness in Jammu and Kashmir.devdiscourse.com The Election Commission conducted a comprehensive review of the preparedness for assembly polls in Jammu and Kashmir on Friday. The EC delegation, led by Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar, held strategic discussions with the union territory's chief secretary Atal Dullo and Police DGP R R Swain.
Peter Crimmins(2024-08-09). Kensington photography book captures a bubble of joy inside a neighborhood in crisis.whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? For more than a decade about a dozen neighbors have been informally commandeering a vacant lot on East York Street in Kensington, and used it to build a ragtag community. | The lot is nothing special, just a patch of weedy dirt where three rowhomes used to be. But since 2010, it has been a daily respite for people who may not have otherwise known each other. | "We would come out after work. We'd have a bonfire. We would drink beer. Smoke cigarettes and talk about our day," s…
APR editor(2024-08-09). Macron gives Pacific mission to Kanaky New Caledonia green light, says diplomat.asiapacificreport.nz By Lydia Lewis, RNZ Pacific presenter/Bulletin editor France has approved a high-level Pacific "fact-finding mission" to New Caledonia to gather information from all sides involved in the ongoing crisis. "We are welcoming a mission of the troika for a fact-finding mission in New Caledonia before the [Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting]," the French Ambassador to…
newleftreview(2024-08-09). Rebecca Lossin: The Multiple Gaze.newleftreview.org Resisting the erasure of working-class life in the American rust belt, the critical photography of LaToya Ruby Frazier combines intimate portraiture with representations of capital's flight. Rebecca Lossin reflects on MoMA's recent retrospective of her work—and on the cultural politics of documentary image-making in an age saturated with the visual.
The Independent(2024-08-09). Africa's 5G rollout gains speed.independent.co.ug Telecom Egypt, a leading telecommunications firm, has teamed up with Nokia to roll out 5G networks across the country's major cities as the adoption of 5G technology across Africa accelerates. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Months after Egypt awarded its first 5G license to Telecom Egypt in a 15-year deal, the operator has partnered with …
The Independent(2024-08-09). Mukono finally has a District Service Commission after 2 years of bickering.independent.co.ug Mukono, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The District Service Commission (DSC) of Mukono district has been sworn in after a three-year standoff. Mukono has been operating without a service commission since March 12, 2022, because of fights between district chairperson, Rev. Peter Bakaluba Mukasa, and the former commission's chairperson, Stella Margret Kiondo. On Thursday Mukono Chief Magistrate …
Sabrina Syed(2024-08-09). Bangladesh: A nation in flux.greenleft.org.au Unlike previous anti-government protests in Bangladesh, this year's movement was predominantly driven by ordinary people, especially university students and recent graduates, writes Sabrina Syed.
APR editor(2024-08-09). Indonesian human rights groups seek independent probe of NZ pilot's death in Papua.asiapacificreport.nz By Victor Mambor in Jayapura and Pizaro Gozali Idrus in Jakarta Indonesian human rights groups have called for an independent investigation into the death of a New Zealand helicopter pilot in a remote part of Papua province earlier this week. The pilot, identified as Glen Malcolm Conning, was reportedly killed by an armed group shortly…
editor(2024-08-09). Nixon vs. McGovern 2.0.onlineopinion.com.au She has just chosen as her running mate Tim Walz. Together, they represent the most far-left nominees in the history of the Democratic Party, as did McGovern and Shriver in their day.
Maria Pulcinella(2024-08-09). Philly street resurfacing begins next week. Here's what to know.whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Street resurfacing is coming to some Philadelphia neighborhoods next week. | That means residents can expect temporary road closures and parking restrictions. To avoid being towed, residents are urged to move their cars from the work sites where temporary "No Parking" signs are posted. | Here's what you need to know: | What does street resurfacing mean?:…
noemail(2024-08-09). Supreme Court Bail for AAP Leader: A Triumph for Democracy.devdiscourse.com Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Friday lauded the Supreme Court's verdict that granted bail to AAP leader Manish Sisodia, terming it a 'triumph for democracy' and a 'defeat of dictatorship and injustice.'
Naveena Sadasivam(2024-08-09). States want to clean up leaky oil wells. Well-intentioned laws are getting in the way.grist.org An estimated 880,000 abandoned oil and gas wells dot the United States. These orphaned wells, some of which were deserted as long as a century ago, can leak toxic oil and gas into the groundwater and air. They also emit methane, the planet-warming primary component of natural gas. In 2021,
noemail(2024-08-09). New German Low Emission Steel Standard Poses Challenges for Indian Industry.devdiscourse.com Germany's proposed Low Emission Steel Standard (LESS) is expected to introduce new challenges for the Indian steel industry, which is currently experiencing reduced exports, increased imports, and the impact of Europe's carbon tax, according to the think tank GTRI.
Joseph Winters(2024-08-09). Farmworker advocates celebrate rare EPA ban of toxic pesticide.grist.org The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced an The now-banned pesticide — dimethyl tetrachloroterephthalate, or DCPA, marketed under the trade name Dacthal — stops the growth of certain annual grasses and weeds, and was registered for use with broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, and onions, amon…
Staff(2024-08-09). Protestan en Siria para pedir paz a los niños palestinos.cubadebate.cu Cientos de niños sirios se concentraron este jueves frente a la Oficina de la ONU en Damasco, para denunciar los crímenes del régimen israelí contra los infantes en la Franja de Gaza, Cisjordania y el Golán sirio ocupado. Los protestantes entregaron una carta en la que exigen cesar de inmediato las atrocidades perpetradas por Tel Aviv.
Staff(2024-08-09). La gloria de Mijaín.cubadebate.cu Desde que salió al "ruedo", porque en eso convirtió al colchón competitivo, puso en tensión a todos los millones de espectadores que en vivo o mediante los medios televisivos, fueron testigos de su victoria. Para nadie era un secreto del simbolismo que entrañó su saludo al rival y la elegancia que desplegó en su técnica de combate contra él. No había que ser especialista en la lucha greco romana para darse cuenta de que estábamos ante un deportista irrepetible, lo que en términos de ballet podríamos definir como un "danseur noble" o un "primo luchador assoluto".
Staff(2024-08-09). La misión china Chang'e-5 descubre indicios de agua en la Luna.cubadebate.cu Científicos de China ha encontrado evidencias de moléculas de agua en muestras de suelo lunar recogidas y traídas a la Tierra por la nave china Chang'e-5. Es la primera vez que se encuentra agua en su forma molecular, H2O, en muestras físicas y en una parte del satélite terrestre donde antes se pensaba que no podía haber agua en esa forma.
Staff(2024-08-09). Cuba en París 2024: Décimo cuarta jornada de los Juegos Olímpicos.cubadebate.cu Para hoy, la Mayor de las Antillas verá acción en el canotaje, lucha libre, pentatlón moderno y atletismo. La principal atracción de la jornada, será el canoísta José Ramón Pelier, quien estará en las semifinales del C-1 a 1000 metros.
Staff(2024-08-09). Llama Morales Ojeda a dar solución a problemas en La Habana.cubadebate.cu A buscar alternativas, aplicar la creatividad y mantener el contacto con la población instó este jueves, en reiteradas ocasiones, Roberto Morales Ojeda, miembro del Buró Político y secretario de Organización del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba, durante un recorrido por varios sitios de interés en La Habana.
Abdul Rahman, People's Dispatch.(2024-08-08). US Atomic Bombing Of Hiroshima And Nagasaki Remembered.popularresistance.org Over 50,000 people, including representatives from 109 countries, joined an event marking the 79th anniversary of the US's bombing of Hiroshima. The main ceremony was held at Hiroshima's Peace Memorial Park on Tuesday, August 6. | A total of 344,306 people were killed during the bombing as well as in the aftermath. Despite knowing the widespread destruction and irreversible losses caused by the attack, the US dropped another nuclear bomb on Nagasaki just three days later on August 9, killing 40,000 people immediately. The number of people killed in Nagasaki would double that figure in most estimates.
APR editor(2024-08-03). Israel accused of being a 'rogue state' trying to destabilise Middle East.asiapacificreport.nz Asia Pacific Report Hanan Ashrawi, a Palestinian political leader and a former member of the Palestine Liberation Organisation (PLO) Executive Committee, says Israel's "gangster style assassination and extrajudicial executions" are designed to "inflame the whole region", reports Al Jazeera. The killings of the Hamas political chief Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran and Hezbollah military commander Fuad…
ptcnews.tv(2024-08-03). Alert for Indians! 'Stay vigilant,' advisory for Indians in Israel amid escalating tension.ptcnews.tv Alert for Indians! Tensions have intensified in the Middle East following vows of retaliation from Iran and its allied groups in response to the killings of prominent Hamas and Hezbollah leaders. Israel targeted and killed Hezbollah commander Fuad Shukr in Beirut on Tuesday, citing it as a response to recent deadly rocket attacks on the Golan Heights. Shortly after, Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was killed in Tehran, and Hezbollah commander Fouad Shukur died in Lebanon, marking a series of high-profile strikes in quick succession.The Embassy in Israel has issued an advisory for the Indian nationals to exercise cau…
Maxime Duriez(2024-08-03). Guinea: the verdict of victory for the victims of the 28 September 2009 massacre.fidh.org Former high-ranking officials sentenced to long prison terms for crimes against humanity. The trial of the 28 September 2009 massacre has just ended with a historic verdict welcomed by the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH), its member organisation in Guinea, the Organisation guinéenne de défense des droits de l'Homme et du citoyen (OGDH), and their partner the Association des victimes, parents et amis du 28 septembre 2009 (AVIPA) – the civil parties in the trial. The charges (…) | – | / |
sputnikglobe(2024-08-03). Israel's Claimed Right to Provoke Enemies With Impunity 'Does Not Work Anymore'.sputnikglobe.com Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was killed earlier in an attack on his residence in Tehran after he took part in the inauguration of newly elected Iranian President. The IDF also announced that a strike in a suburb of Beirut killed a commander of the Lebanese Shia movement Hezbollah, Sayyed Mohsen also known as "Fuad Shukr."
Rania Khalek(2024-08-03). 'We are Witnessing the End of Israel' w/ Journalist Ghadi Francis.thealtworld.com Israel assassinated two leaders of the Axis of Resistance within hours of each other, in its most explosive provocation for regional war yet. Israel bombed Beirut, killing top Hezbollah commander Fuad Shukr, then struck Hamas political bureau leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran — both escalating with Iran and killing the individual Israel was negotiating with for a ceasefire in one dangerous blow. | Beirut-based journalist Ghadi Francis says that these are not "wins for Israel" and will only strengthen the resolve of the Axis of Resistance. Francis says we've entered a "new season of the war" and considers the…
News Desk, The Cradle.(2024-08-03). Hezbollah Chief Says Israel Pushed Resistance To Battle 'On All Fronts'.popularresistance.org The Secretary-General of Hezbollah, Hassan Nasrallah, announced on 1 August that the Lebanese resistance is no longer just "a support front" in the fight against Israel and that the response to the assassination of top war commander Fuad Shukr "is a foregone conclusion." | "We are beyond the stage of being a 'support front'; we are now in an open battle against the Israeli enemy, on all frontiers — we have entered a new stage," Nasrallah said, stressing that operations during the next several days "are not a response to the martyrdom of Mr Fuad Shukr." | "The enemy and those behind the enemy must await our…
Phyllis Bennis, Foreign Policy In Focus.(2024-08-03). Israel's New Assassination Campaign Could Set Middle East Further Aflame.popularresistance.org A new assassination campaign aimed at Israel's opponents has erupted across the Middle East, imperiling already shaky Gaza ceasefire talks and threatening an even greater regional expansion of war. While Israel continues its genocidal attack on desperate Gazans, killing scores, perhaps hundreds just in the last several days, the latest moves were clearly designed to escalate Israel's war in Gaza and expand the military tensions already simmering on its border with Lebanon, in Syria, Iraq, Yemen and elsewhere into a full-scale war, potentially drawing in both Iran and the United States even more directly.
Ana Luisa Brown(2024-08-03). UN calls for investigation into Beirut port explosion.plenglish.com Beirut, Aug 3 (Prensa Latina) The United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon, Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert, today called for a thorough and transparent investigation to get the truth about the Beirut port explosion on August 4, 2020.
Staff(2024-08-03). U.K. and U.S. encourage citizens to leave Lebanon as soon as possible.haaretz.com Iran: Revenge for Hamas chief's killing will be 'severe,' at 'appropriate time, place, and manner' ‚ñ Report: One person killed in strike on vehicle in southern Lebanon ‚ñ NYT: Iran arrests more than 24 people in response to Hamas leader Haniyeh's assassination in Tehran ‚ñ Strike on vehicle in Tul Karm in West Bank kills 9, including Hamas commander, Palestinians report ‚ñ U.S. defense secretary orders navy cruisers and destroyers to Middle East region…
albawaba(2024-08-03). Esra Bilgic in talks for lead role in Turkish adaptation of Lebanese series "Al-Hayba," with Ibrahim àáelikkol also considered.albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Article: According to rumors, Esra Bilgiàß was offered the lead role in the Turkish adaptation of the Lebanese series "Al-Hayba" when the Turkish production company "Ay Yapƒ±m" decided to accelerate the project.àáatay, the company's producer, and Esra are now in talks for her to portray "Alia" in the Turkish version of the series. The public is eagerly awaiting the introduction of the project, and reports suggest that Esra was quite pleased with it. Her approval serves as proof of this.Some Turkish news outlets have reported that Ibrahim àáelikkol, who was recently spott…
newarab(2024-08-03). Edinburgh Fringe to see Isabelle Farah's comedy set in Babylon.newarab.com What is the correct pronunciation of "Nebuchadnezzar"? It's a conundrum that provides one of the earliest laughs in Farah landed on "neh-byuh-kuhd-nih-zaar" when she first read his name in a book. However, she tells The New Arab, "There's always someone in the audience — normally an old white man — who says, 'I think it's actually 'neh-byuh-kuhd-neh-zuh,' and you're like, why? Were you there? Did you hear it?" | It is with that defiant approach that the British-Leban…
albawaba(2024-08-03). Israeli drone strikes a car in Al-Bazouriya, south Lebanon.albawaba.com ALBAWABA- An Israeli drone strike targeted a vehicle on the road between Al-Bazouriya and Wadi Gilo in southern Lebanon, heightening regional tensions. In response, the Israeli army has decided to expand the reduction of factory operations in northern Israel to a 40-kilometer radius of the Lebanese border. Additionally, all combat units and training formations in the Israeli army have had their vacations canceled as the country goes on maximum alert. This heightened state of readiness is in anticipation of a potential broad Iranian response, with concerns that infrastructure, such as electricity and communication…
geo.tv(2024-08-03). After Haniyeh's killing, who will lead Hamas.geo.tv Palestinian group Hamas' former top leader, Ismail Haniyeh talks after meeting with Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri in Beirut, Lebanon June 28, 2021. — Reuters Palestinian group Hamas prepares to choose a political leader after the killing of Ismail Haniyeh in a Wednesday…
newarab(2024-08-03). St Andrews Uni rector dismissed for accusing Israel of genocide.newarab.com The rector of St Andrews University in Scotland has been dismissed from her position and removed from her role as a trustee after she accused Stella Maris condemned the decision to remove her from the roles following an investigation commissioned by the university, adding she plans on appealin…
Mark Taliano(2024-08-03). Western/Zionist Genocide Against Palestinians.marktanliano.net Genocide, explains heroic Gazan reporter Bisan Owda, manifests itself in myriad different ways. It is not just warplanes in the sky "heavily armed to kill defenseless civilians." The genocide, she explains, is part psychological. People have nowhere safe to go. They have lost loved-ones. They are forced to flee with few belongings on roads where …
Run-wei Ma, Kai Liu, Juan Xie(2024-08-03). Correspondence] Efgartigimod for primary immune thrombocytopenia: the ADVANCE IV trial.thelancet.com Catherine M Broome and colleagues' ADVANCE IV trial included phase 3 primary immune thrombocytopenia research on efgartigimod.1 Efgartigimod, a new Fc fragment, decreases blood IgG, including harmful autoantibodies, by attaching to the neonatal Fc receptor. In patients with chronic primary immune thrombocytopenia, efgartigimod improved disease management, bleeding episodes, rescue therapy, and tolerance with novel IgG autoantibody-targeted immediate resistant thrombocytopenia treatment.
Sarah Boseley(2024-08-03). Perspectives] Scrutinising Big Soda.thelancet.com It is hard to believe the reverence that Coca Cola once inspired. Who recalls the television advertisement with young people singing in all earnestness, "I'd like to teach the world to sing in perfect harmony/ I'd like to buy the world a Coke and keep it company"? That was in 1971, a time when the multinational corporations that sell sugar-sweetened drinks—Big Soda—were on a meteoric global rise. Within a few decades, when I travelled to fragile, impoverished corners of Africa to write about disease and nutrition, I would find bottles of Coca Cola kept cold in a bucket of water even if there was nothi…
Aarathi Prasad(2024-08-03). Perspectives] Janine Mohamed: championing Indigenous health.thelancet.com For more than two decades, Janine Mohamed, a Narungga Kaurna woman, has been a champion of nursing and health policy for Indigenous communities in Australia. Named Australian Victorian of the Year 2024, Mohamed served for 5 years as Chief Executive Officer of the Lowitja Institute, a non-governmental organisation that is Australia's only national Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community-controlled health research institute. Throughout her career, Mohamed's experience has shown that trust and cultural safety have been key casualties in Australia's history of health-care delivery to Aboriginal and Torres Str…
Desmond O'Neill(2024-08-03). Correspondence] Continuing challenges to health equity in Ireland.thelancet.com The Lancet Editorial on health equity in Ireland1 presented an unduly rosy perspective on proposed moves towards universal health care coverage, particularly in the hospital and outpatient sector. Public hospitals currently operate a practice of mixed private and public patient care. The new contract for hospital consultants is not, as stated in the Editorial, for public hospitals only: it limits practice in public hospitals to public patients only but permits unlimited off-site practice in the burgeoning private hospital sector.
Hanny Al-Samkari, James B Bussel, Yoshi Miyakawa, Catherine M Broome(2024-08-03). Correspondence] Efgartigimod for primary immune thrombocytopenia: the ADVANCE IV trial — Authors' reply.thelancet.com We thank Jeremy W Jacobs and colleagues for their comments about the ADVANCE IV trial.1 Regarding efgartigimod and laboratory assessment of immunohaematologic parameters, the authors raise some intriguing approaches that could be investigated in the future. In clinical trials, efgartigimod has resulted in a 60—80% reduction of IgG concentrations from baseline,1,2 as has been observed with other neonatal Fc receptor inhibitors. Whether this reduction reaches the IgG concentrations required for the potential effect described by Jacobs and colleagues is unknown.
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Dina Mired, Richard Sullivan, Alexandra Mueller, Andreas Charalambous, Arman Kacharian, Christos Tsagkaris, Enrique Soto-Perez-de-Celis, Henrik Grigoryan, Julie Gralow, Andre Ilbawi, Khaled Ghanem, Layth Mula-Hussain, Bente Mikkelsen, Mulugeta Yimer, Nazik Hammad, Stella Arakelyan, Tezer Kutluk, Zeena Salman, Mark Lawler, Gevorg Tamamyan, Maria V Babak, Jemma Arakelyan(2024-08-03). Correspondence] A manifesto on improving cancer care in conflict-impacted populations.thelancet.com The first Global Summit on War and Cancer took place on Dec 14—16, 2023, organised by the Institute of Cancer and Crisis and OncoDaily.1 It brought together people and organisations committed to addressing cancer in conflict-impacted areas,2 with renowned experts (health-care professionals, policy makers, and patient advocates) developing a key manifesto.
The Lancet(2024-08-03). Editorial] Medicalised female genital mutilation must stop.thelancet.com Female genital mutilation (FGM) is an oppressive and patriarchal practice used to control the sexual identities and bodies of women and girls. The Gambia's recent move to repeal a ban on FGM threatened the fundamental rights of women and girls, and although the ban was upheld in a momentous vote on July 15, it was a stark reminder that the fight against FGM is far from over. UNICEF's latest report reveals that more than 230 million women and girls worldwide have undergone FGM—a 15% increase in the past 8 years.
Stefan Lorenzl, Christiane Weck, Sarah K Bublitz, Andrea Egger-Rainer, Clemens Brandl(2024-08-03). Correspondence] Palliative care needs to adapt to counteract assisted suicide.thelancet.com We read The Lancet's Editorial on assisted dying with interest.1 Palliative care aims to provide specialist nursing and medical treatment to improve the quality of life for patients suffering from incurable diseases and therefore might counteract the wish for hastened death and assisted dying. The provision of palliative care in European countries is well organised; we also have legalisation of assisted dying in many countries and many more will follow. In Austria, assisted dying has been introduced only recently and Germany has been struggling with a draft law for years.
Mark Schiffman, Silvia de Sanjose(2024-08-03). Comment] The rational design of cervical cancer prevention strategies.thelancet.com HPV carcinogenicity is an ancient and stable evolutionary trait.1 All definitely or possibly carcinogenic HPV types belong to one branch of the α genus.2 The carcinogenicity of the different high-risk HPV types has not been fully recognised nor fully incorporated into prevention strategies.
Steve Horvath, Eric J Topol(2024-08-03). Perspectives] Digitising the ageing process with epigenetic clocks.thelancet.com The concept of modulating the ageing process has the potential to delay the onset of chronic age-related diseases and support health. Biomarkers to measure the ageing process, such as markers of cellular senescence, are used in such research. Artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms now also have a role in the development of predictive molecular biomarkers known as epigenetic clocks.
Jeremy W Jacobs, Garrett S Booth, Laura D Stephens, Christopher A Tormey, Brian D Adkins(2024-08-03). Correspondence] Efgartigimod for primary immune thrombocytopenia: the ADVANCE IV trial.thelancet.com We read with enthusiasm the ADVANCE IV trial by Catherine M Broome and colleagues evaluating the efficacy and safety of the neonatal Fc receptor inhibitor efgartigimod for patients with primary immune thrombocytopenia.1 This therapeutic agent represents a potential paradigm shift in the treatment of IgG-mediated autoimmune diseases, with the potential to replace other commonly used, less effective therapies.2 Although safely depleting pathologic antibodies is crucial in managing a myriad of autoimmune diseases, we believe that until now, efgartigimod has not been evaluated in the context of immunohaematology.
Abdulqadir J Nashwan, Nasser Aldosari, Abdelaziz Hendy(2024-08-03). Correspondence] Hajj 2024 heatwave: addressing health risks and safety.thelancet.com Globally, heatstroke remains a substantial public health concern, particularly as climate change drives temperatures higher.1 WHO reported that heatwaves caused over 166‚Äà000 deaths between 1998 and 2017.2 In the USA alone, an average of 702 heat-related deaths occur each year, especially among the elderly, children, and those with pre-existing health conditions.3 These statistics highlight the urgent need for global strategies to mitigate the effects of extreme heat, including public awareness campaigns, infrastructure improvements, and robust health interventions.
Jangu E Banatvala, Peter Muir, Will Irving, Emma Meader, Sandeep Ramalingam, Mike Kidd(2024-08-03). Correspondence] The role of the clinical virologist in pandemic responses.thelancet.com The UK Government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic has been widely criticised. In an Offline piece,1 The Lancet described the findings of the COVID-19 Inquiry as evidence of "criminal incompetence". Many of the people who advised the Government had little front-line experience in laboratory, epidemiological, and clinical aspects of infection. Although expert advisory groups could not be expected to accommodate all scientific specialties, it is unfortunate that clinical virologists, who have front-line expertise in diagnosis, infection control, and epidemiology, were not widely consulted on setting up the Natio…
Juan Garay, Elham Kateeb, Diana Zeballos, Luis Eugenio Souza, Steering Committee of the Sustainable Health Equity Movement(2024-08-03). Correspondence] Inequity in sustainable health today.thelancet.com The COVID-19 pandemic starkly highlighted health inequities disproportionately affecting socioeconomically vulnerable communities worldwide. Disadvantaged populations faced higher infection and mortality risks than advantaged populations, compounded by systemic inequities that treat health as a commodity. Overwhelmed health-care systems in high-income countries foreshadowed dire challenges for low-income and middle-income nations. Wealthier nations' stockpiling and profiteering led to an open letter to the UN, supported by over 120 entities representing five million public health professionals and advocates for t…
Syed Ahmar Shah, Chris Robertson, Aziz Sheikh(2024-08-03). Correspondence] Waiting list models must account for departures before treatment — Authors' reply.thelancet.com Although we agree with Richard M Wood that outflow of patients who leave the waiting list before treatment can be captured with an explicit term as proposed in the compartmental model,1 we disagree that this important dynamic was neglected in our model.2 We took a statistical approach with the use of a vector autoregressive model (VARX) for three linked monthly time series: total number waiting (ie, number of pending referrals), number treated (ie, number of referrals resolved), and number of new referrals.
WSWS(2024-08-03). Australian Labor government whitewashes Israel's murder of aid worker.wsws.org The report into the killing of Zomi Frankcom is a straight repeat of IDF lies, underscoring Labor's full support for the murderous operations of the Zionist regime, including those directed against Australian citizens.
Caitlin Johnstone(2024-08-03). Israel Is Never "Defending Itself", And The US Is Never "Defending Israel"caitlinjohnstone.com.auIn the last few days Israel has assassinated leaders in multiple neighboring nations, assassinated multiple journalists, deliberately destroyed a water facility in Gaza during a polio outbreak, and had riots defending the right of IDF soldiers to rape Palestinian prisoners.
Louisa D(2024-08-03). Israel, a colonial and apartheid state at the Olympic Games.internationalviewpoint.org On 19 July, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) delivered its advisory opinion on the 'legality' of Israel's occupation of the Palestinian territories since 1967. Twenty years after the opinion on the Wall in 2004, the ICJ strongly condemned the colonisation of Palestine and the crimes committed by the occupier. | – | / |
scorinoco(2024-08-03). President Maduro and 8 Former Candidates Attend Supreme Court Hearing, Far-Right Edmundo González Absent.orinocotribune.com Venezuela President Nicolás Maduro, along with eight former candidates for the July 28 presidential elections, went to the Supreme Court of Justice (TSJ) to sign a document in which they promised to comply with the commitment to collaborate with and abide by the decisions of the highest court of the country. | On Friday, August 2, President Maduro, Antonio Ecarri from Lápiz Alliance, José Brito from Primero Venezuela, Luis Eduardo Martínez from Acción Democrática and COPEI, Benjamín Rausseo from Conde, Javier Bertucci from El Cambio, Daniel Ceballos from AREPA, Claudio Fermín from Solutions for Venezuela, and Enr…
Greg Godels(2024-08-03). Searching for JD Vance.dissidentvoice.org What explains the meteoric rise of a little-known principal at an investment firm to one of the youngest, least politically experienced Vice-Presidential candidates in US history? How did Senator J. D. Vance rise from relative obscurity in 2016 to become the current running mate to Donald Trump? Simple: groveling service to the ruling class. In …
Binoy Kampmark(2024-08-03). Kamala Harris: Papier-mâché Coronation.dissidentvoice.org How aristocratic it all sounds, if only in a playground, papier-mâché sense. The language of the estates, the "crowning," the "coronation," words repurposed for republican politics, is much in evidence with Kamala Harris, who is all but guaranteed formal nomination at the Democratic Party Convention as US presidential candidate. She has now secured the necessary …
geo.tv(2024-08-03). Magnitude 6.7 earthquake strikes off Philippines' Mindanao.geo.tv Picture showing a Richter scale reading — Reuters/File An earthquake of magnitude 6.7 struck off the eastern shore of the island of Mindanao in the Philippines on Saturday, the German Research Centre for Geosciences said.The quake was at a depth of 10 km , GFZ…
Larry Johnson(2024-08-03). Video Interview Friday.sonar21.com I am not whining. Just informing. I had a packed day, with back-to-back interviews. I started off the Ania K and then did the Judge and closed out with Nima. Three issues dominated the conversation — Israel, Ukraine and the attempted assassination of Donald Trump. | Meanwhile, the indicators of a brewing attack by Iran are flashing red. Here's a sample from the Telegram channels: | " Meanwhile, according to Axios, Israeli and American intelligence are expecting an Iranian a…
Ana Luisa Brown(2024-08-03). Palestine denounced Israeli crimes in East Jerusalem.plenglish.com Ramallah, Aug 3 (Prensa Latina) Israeli security forces killed in July two Palestinians, arrested 127 and demolished 76 infrastructure in the occupied area of East Jerusalem, official sources reported today.
albawaba(2024-08-03). Iran promises "Exciting night" – Power outage and website crash at Ben Gurion airport.albawaba.com ALBAWABA – The Ben Gurion Airport website in Tel Aviv crashed, according to Israeli Channel 12, as a result of high traveler traffic under elevated security fears. Flights to Israel have been canceled by many airlines.To make matters worse, there has also been word of a power outage at Ben Gurion Airport.The Iran-Iraq War anthem is currently being aired by Iranian media. Additionally, Iranian television has teased possible big events by announcing that "exciting scenes" will be witnessed by people worldwide in the next few hours.The Houthi leadership's declaration that "Tonight will be historic," which alluded to…
tn.ai(2024-08-03). Haniyeh Martyred in Blast Caused by Projectile: IRGC.tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) confirmed in a statement that the head of the political bureau of the Hamas resistance movement, Ismail Haniyeh, was martyred in Tehran in an Israeli assassination strike with the use of a projectile whose warhead weighed around 7 kg.
newarab(2024-08-03). Israeli drone strike in West Bank kills five Palestinians.newarab.com The vehicle was driving along the Zeita-Attil road when it was hit, with all five people killed, a medical source confirmed to the news agency. | The vehicle lit up in flames after it was targeted, with Israeli forces stor…
MEE staff(2024-08-03). Nine killed in two Israeli strikes on Tulkarm in occupied West Bank.middleeasteye.net Nine killed in two Israeli strikes on Tulkarm in occupied West Bank | The Israeli army said it eliminated a Hamas commander and eight others in drone attacks | | Israeli military vehicles roll down a street in the occupied West Bank city of Tulkarm on 3 August 2024 (Jaafar Ashtiyeh/AFP) | Nine peop…
hindustantimes(2024-08-03). Haniyeh Plot: Not Israeli Spy, Bomb Planted 2 Months Ago By… | Iran's Ansar Al Mahdi Unit Under Lens.hindustantimes.com More details continue to emerge about the plot to assassinate Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh. Initially, Iranian officials claimed Haniyeh was killed in an airstrike in Tehran on July 31. However, subsequent reports said it was a bomb blast and not an airstrike. The Telegraph reported that Israel's spy agency Mossad hired Iranian security officials to plant the bomb. I.R.G.C. officials told 'The Telegraph' that the 'Ansar al Mahdi' unit, reportedly tasked with protecting senior officials, may be compromised.
newleftreview(2024-08-03). 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.
newarab(2024-08-03). AIPAC facing criticism for "racist" ad against Cori Bush.newarab.com The American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) is facing criticism for using an ad featuring an altered picture of US Representative Cori Bush of Missouri which some have described as racist. | The picture in question that was sent out to constituents shows Bush, a Black woman, with a jaw and forehead that are clearly elongated from the original, prompting questions over the motivations behind the move. | Bush's campaign has responded to the controversy, saying in a public statement, "it is shameful that in 2024 our communities are still being targeted with such blatant racism from political campaigns, l…
newarab(2024-08-03). Palestinian paramedic succumbs to wounds after Israeli raid.newarab.com A The paramedic has been identified as Tamer Saqr, who volunteered for the organisation. | The Palestinian Ministry of Health confirmed that he was killed and said he was shot using live fire during an Israeli raid a week earlier in the Bal…
IMEMC News(2024-08-03). Day 301: Israeli Forces Continue Relentless Bombardment of Civilians.imemc.org On Friday, August 2, day 301 of Israel's ongoing assault on the entire population of the Gaza Strip, Israeli forces continued their unrelenting airstrikes, artillery shelling and ground invasions of civilian areas throughout Gaza.
IMEMC News(2024-08-03). Israeli Colonizers Shoot A Palestinian Near Ramallah.imemc.org On Saturday evening, Israeli colonizers invaded the Al-Mughayyir village, northeast of the central West Bank city of Ramallah, and shot a young man. Media sources said the colonizers invaded the western areas of the village and fired live rounds at the residents and their homes. They added that one Palestinian was shot with a live …
newarab(2024-08-03). Gaza: Haniyeh killed by 'short-range' projectile, Iran says.newarab.com Iran's Revolutionary Guards said on Saturday that Ismail Haniyeh was killed in Tehran by a short-range projectile with a warhead of about 7 kg, and vowed severe revenge. | "This terrorist operation was carried out by firing a short-range projectile with a warhead of about 7 kilograms — causing a strong explosion — from outside the accommodation area," the Guards said in a statement. | It added that Israel was "supported by the United States" in the attack. | The Guards repeated their insistence that Haniyeh would be avenged and that Israel would receive "a severe punishment at the appropriate time, place and…
newarab(2024-08-03). Two Palestinians tortured to death at notorious Sde Teiman base.newarab.com Two Palestinians who were abducted by Israeli forces died from torture in detention, Palestinian rights groups and Gaza authorities confirmed on Thursday. | Shujaiya refugee camp resident Islam al-Sarsawi, 42, was taken by Israeli forces to the notorious Earlier reports had indicated al-Sarsawi's death, however the statement said recent informat…
| Anadolu Agency | (2003-08-24). Biden urges Netanyahu to 'stop escalating regional tensions'.tribune.com.pk US President Joe Biden has warned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu against escalation amid a regional war risk, said a report on Friday. | In a "tough" phone call on Thursday, Biden told Netanyahu to "stop escalating tension in the region," and "move immediately toward a Gaza hostage and ceasefire deal," Axios reported, citing two anonymous US officials. | The White House said that during Thursday's call, Biden and Netanyahu discussed US military deployments to support Israel against various threats. | "The President discussed efforts to support Israel's defense against threats, including against ball…
newarab(2024-08-03). Israel refuses to renew visa of head of OCHA in Palestine.newarab.com "In my case, specifically, I was given recently a one-month extension, and I was warned that would not be renewed beyond this one month," Andrea De Domenico said in a virtual news conference. | "The straw that broke the…
Editor(2024-08-03). Israeli Soldiers Will Soon Find Ways to Tell Their Media About the Terror Inside Gaza.scheerpost.com By Ralph Nader / Nader.org Israeli soldiers, like soldiers in other countries, bask in the self-serving effusive praise showered upon them by politicians, but privately they know BS when they hear it. Right from the start on October 7th, the soldiers knew that the sudden collapse of Netanyahu's state-of-the-art multi-tiered border defense system left the …
The Palestinian News & Info Agency(2024-08-03). WAFA: "WCC Calls For Ending Israeli Occupation, Recognition Of Palestinian Self Determination"imemc.org BERN, Saturday, August 3, 2024 (WAFA) — The World Council of Churches (WCC) Friday called for ending the Israeli occupation and recognition of the Palestinian people's right to self-determination. WCC general secretary Jerry Pillay reiterated that the WCC has repeatedly called for an end to the occupation; for justice, peace, and equal human rights and …
newarab(2024-08-03). Report reveals Egypt may have bribed Trump with $10m.newarab.com The report, published on Friday, states that a $10m cash withdrawal was made from a Cairo bank just five days before Trump's inauguration, which later fuelled a probe into whether he had a…
newarab(2024-08-03). Malaysia holds absentee funeral prayers for Hamas leader Haniyeh.newarab.com Malaysia held absentia funeral prayers on Thursday and Friday for assassinated Hamas political leader The prayers, held in three of the country's top national mosques, came amid official periods of mourning and prayers for the Hamas leader in Muslim-majority countries. | In attendance at the prayers held in the National Mosque of Malaysia in Kuala Lumpur on Friday was Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, alongside other top officials and a congregation of around 3,000…
newarab(2024-08-03). Algeria to sanction France over shift on Western Sahara.newarab.com "We will take the necessary measures to express our rejection of such [France's] position," said Algerian Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf on 31 July in a press conference. | A day prior Attaf's press conference, France backed Morocco's autonomy plan for the disputed territory, stressing that "the present and future of Western Sahara fall within the framework of Moroccan sove…
newarab(2024-08-03). Turkey blocks Instagram access 'over removal of Haniyeh posts'.newarab.com The Information and Communication Technologies Authority, which regulates the internet, announced the decision early on Friday but did not provide a reason. | The Yeni Safak newspaper, which is close to the government, and other media said access was blocked in response to Instagram removing posts by Turkish users that expressed condolences over the…
newarab(2024-08-03). MENA Sports Wrap: Olympic shooter and pregnant fencer go viral.newarab.com The Olympic Games in Paris this week saw Egypt win the Arab world's first medal, with athletes from the region going viral for their performances and gaining legions of fans globally. | Egypt's Nada Hafez reveals she was carrying 'little Olympian' at Paris games | After reaching the round of 16 in women's saber on Monday, the 26-year-old took to Instagram to tell fans and supporters that…
newarab(2024-08-03). Former Guantanamo detainee Emad Hassan dies in Oman at 45.newarab.com Friends of Yemeni former Guantanamo Bay detainee Emad Hassan have taken to social media to pay tribute to him after he passed away from an illness in Oman on Thursday. | Hassan, 45, spent 13 years jailed at the infamous Camp X-Ray facility at the US military base in Cuba, where he reported being tortured by US soldiers. | "With a heavy heart, I share the news of our brother Emad Hassan's passing. A former
newarab(2024-08-03). Muslim community fears for safety amid UK far-right riots.newarab.com Muslim community groups have urged the police to ramp up security and patrols outside mosques as far-right groups have planned at least 19 rallies across England in the coming days. | Violent riots have already taken place in Southport, Manches…
newarab(2024-08-03). Hamas Tehran representative says Haniyeh killed by projectile.newarab.com Khaled Qaddoumi, the Hamas representative in Iran, has disclosed new details about the assassination of In an interview with The New Arab's sister publication Al-Araby Al-Jadeed on Friday, Qaddoumi refuted claims by the
newarab(2024-08-03). Iran Guards say 'short-range projectile' killed Hamas' Haniyeh.newarab.com "This terrorist operation was carried out by firing a short-range projectile with a warhead of about 7 kilograms – causing a strong explosion – from outside the accommodation area," the Guards said in a statement. | It added that Israe…
newarab(2024-08-03). Haniyeh's killing: Iranian calls for probing 'security failures'.newarab.com The assassination of Hamas leader Morteza Motahari, a former Iranian member of parliament, reacting to Haniyeh's assassination, criticised Iran's intelligence services for failing to keep Haniyeh's residence secret. | "The assassination and martyrdom of the great Mujahid Ismail Haniyeh is not surprising because…
newarab(2024-08-03). Far-right riots in UK's Sunderland, police brace for more unrest.newarab.com Rioting erupted on Friday evening in Sunderland, northeast England, where police said officers faced "serious and sustained levels of violence", the latest unrest linked to a Eight people were arrested and three officers required hospital treatment following hours of "utterly deplorable" disturbances, Northumbria Police Chief Superintendent Helena Barron said. | Two officers remained in hospital early on Saturday, she added. | Footage broadcast by…
newarab(2024-08-03). Ben Sedrine, ex-head of Tunisia's truth commission arrested.newarab.com In "This decision [to arrest Sedrine] was based on an investigation initiated by the investigating judge of the economic and financial judicial hub, following a complaint from a member of the Truth and Dignity Commission," said Mohamed Zitouna, spokesperson for the Tunis First Instance Court, to local radio Mosaique FM. | The Truth and Dignity Commission (TDC, or IV…
Maria Paez Victor(2024-08-03). An Attempted Coup By Any Other Name…orinocotribune.com By Maria Páez Victor — Aug 1, 2024 | "We will coup whoever we want! Deal with it." | Elon Musk, 25 July 2020, Twitter | Once again, as in 2002, Venezuela has been the victim of a combined media and diplomatic coup attempt, but this time with the added element of organized crime and a cyber-attack. | Millions of eligible voters cast their electronic ballots before the presence of more than 635 international witnesses including electoral experts of the United Nations, the African Union, and electoral staff of 65 countries. How many international witnesses are allowed for the USA or Canadian elections? None.
Misión Verdad(2024-08-03). Cyber Warfare is at the Center of the New Coup Attempt Against Venezuela.orinocotribune.com By Misión Verdad — Aug 2, 2024 | Attacks on the Venezuelan electoral system have reached the terrain of cyberwarfare, according to the complaints made by President Nicolás Maduro, the authorities of the National Electoral Council (CNE), and the Attorney General's Office (MP). | The president of the CNE, Elvis Amoroso, issued a second electoral bulletin on August 2 at noon, where he also reported that there are still signs of massive computer attacks from different parts of the world against the CNE and the Venezuelan state-owned telecommunications companies, which has delayed the transmission of the voting m…
scorinoco(2024-08-03). Venezuela Condemns US Interventionist Statements on July 28 Presidential Elections (+Qatar Agreement).orinocotribune.com Venezuela condemned the serious interventionist statements made by the US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, adding that "the government of the United States is at the forefront of the attempted coup d'état against Venezuela." | Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yván Gil published the Venezuelan government's statement on Friday, August 2, pointing out that Blinken's statements promote a violent coup agenda against the Venezuelan people and State institutions. | The Venezuelan statement comes in response to the United States declaring the far-right candidate Edmundo González the winner of the July 28 presidential electi…
Leonardo Flores(2024-08-03). An Attack on Venezuela's Democracy.orinocotribune.com By Leonardo Flores — Jul 31, 2024 | A massive cyberattack, a global disinformation campaign and armed gangs are key elements in an attempted coup in Venezuela following presidential elections on July 28. The results of those elections, in which 10 candidates competed, saw President Maduro win 51.2% of the vote against opposition leader Edmundo González's 44.2%, with 80% of the vote counted. The remaining eight candidates combined for 4.6%, in a vote that has become controversial for all the wrong reasons. González and his far-right allies rejected the results and alleged fraud. | For months, the Venezuelan g…
Victoria Torres, Orinoco Tribune.(2024-08-03). Organization Of American States Interference Against Venezuela Fails.popularresistance.org The Organization of American States (OAS) has failed in an interventionist attempt to try to approve a resolution targeting the sovereign presidential elections in Venezuela. The discredited regional body has been plagued by condemnations of mismanagement and ethical qualms in recent years against its secretary, Luis Almagro, as well as by its loss of credibility among regional countries regarding the body's belligerence in recent regional crises, always protecting Washington interests or claims over regional sovereignty. | By failing to obtain the necessary votes and consensus this Wednesday, July 31, the OAS wa…
Maria Paez Victor, Counter Punch.(2024-08-03). Venezuela: An Attempted Coup By Any Other Name.popularresistance.org Once again, as in 2002, Venezuela has been the victim of a combined media and diplomatic coup attempt, but this time with the added element of organized crime and a cyber-attack. | Millions of eligible voters cast their electronic ballots before the presence of more than 635 international witnesses including electoral experts of the United Nations, the African Union, and electoral staff of 65 countries. How many international witnesses are allowed for the USA or Canadian elections? None. | Nicolás Maduro was re-elected with 51.2% of votes (5,150,092 votes), and the far-right candidate Edmundo González lost with 4…
Vijay Prashad, Tricontinental: Institute for Social Research.(2024-08-03). Even In Palestine, The Birds Shall Return.popularresistance.org On 26 July, senior United Nations (UN) officials briefed the UN Security Council about the terrible situation in Gaza. 'More than two million people in Gaza remain trapped in an endless nightmare of death and destruction on a staggering scale', said Deputy Commissioner-General Antonia De Meo of the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA). Within Gaza, the UN officials wrote, 625,000 children are trapped, 'their futures at risk'. The World Health Organisation has recorded 'outbreaks of hepatitis A and myriad other preventable diseases' and warns that it is 'just a matter of time' before a polio o…
Duncan Freeman, Labor Notes.(2024-08-03). Leadership In AFSCME DC 37 Is Stifling Rank And File Engagement.popularresistance.org Members of District Council 37's Local 3005 in New York City say that attempts to mobilize their coworkers over the last two years have been stonewalled and met with apathy by union leadership. | Current and former members say that since the pandemic, they have presented proposals to create a membership committee, speak out about city budget cuts, fight for telework rights and other efforts and that all were slow-walked or shot down by the union's president Jeff Oshins. | Most recently, some members have wanted to introduce motions calling for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and for the New York City Employees' Ret…
Editor(2024-08-03). How Unelected Regulators Unleashed the Derivatives Monster — and How It Might Be Tamed.scheerpost.com By Ellen Brown / Original to ScheerPost "It was not the highly visible acts of Congress but the seemingly mundane and often nontransparent actions of regulatory agencies that empowered the great transformation of the U.S. commercial banks from traditionally conservative deposit-taking and lending businesses into providers of wholesale financial risk management and intermediation services." — …
Editor(2024-08-03). The Day the Handcuffs Came Off: From Death Row to Being Seen as Human.scheerpost.com By Kevin Cooper / Original to ScheerPost Kevin Cooper, incarcerated on San Quentin's death row for 39 years and still fighting to prove his innocence, has been moved to the California Health Care Facility in Stockton under Gov. Newsom's initiative to dismantle the expensive death row, move the incarcerated men to other state prisons and …
Shefali Luthra(2024-08-03). 3 Months Into Florida's 6-Week Abortion Ban, Its Impacts Are Already Showing.truthout.org Jennifer knew she couldn't have a second child. She already has a 10-year-old daughter. They don't have money to spare. Her husband works long, unpredictable hours managing a condominium and she recently lost her job. They only have one car, which her husband drives to work; how would she make it to prenatal visits? If she was pregnant, could she find a job that would give her the flexibility… |
Matthew Rozsa(2024-08-03). How Indigenous Land Reclamation Is Helping Heal California's Klamath River.truthout.org The Yurok Tribe are one of the oldest existing communities in California. With a homeland stretching along northern coastal communities from Crescent City to Trinidad, there are estimated to be more than 6,000 Yurok alive in 2024. Yet despite living along the Klamath River for at least 10,000 years, the Yurok have in recent history had very little say over California's natural resources. |
Ayurella Horn-Muller(2024-08-03). 1 in 11 People Went Hungry in 2023. The Climate Crisis Is Partially to Blame.truthout.org One in 11 people worldwide went hungry last year, while one in three struggled to afford a healthy diet. These numbers underscore the fact that governments not only have little shot at achieving a goal, set in 2015, of eradicating hunger, but progress toward expanding food access is backsliding. The data, included in a United Nations report released Wednesday… |
Tyler Walicek(2024-08-03). Why Are More Tech Leaders Pivoting to Trump? Follow the Crypto.truthout.org The last few weeks have seen a spate of leading technology entrepreneurs, investors and other key figures publicly endorsing Donald Trump's 2024 campaign to regain the presidency. Among them are elite representatives of PayPal, Tesla, Andreessen Horowitz, Sequoia Capital and Palantir. Until rather recently, such a heel turn would have been considered anathema in Silicon Valley. In 2016 and 2020… |
Jessica Corbett(2024-08-03). Sanders Unveils "Moonshot" Bill to Fund Research Into Long COVID.truthout.org Over four months after seeking public comments on long Covid legislation, U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders on Friday unveiled a bill to help tackle the crisis "that is affecting more than 22 million adults and 1 million children across the United States — and millions more around the globe." Long Covid "can include a wide range of ongoing symptoms and conditions that can last weeks, months… |
Paula Lehman-Ewing(2024-08-03). Journalists Must Report on Prisons — But We Need to Protect Incarcerated Sources.truthout.org I first encountered Ivan Kilgore in the spring of 2020. He was fighting a prison transfer, and the organization I was working for at the time, Legal Services for Prisoners with Children (LSPC), was assisting in his legal case. As a content strategist, I put out a call for members of the organization's grassroots branch, All of Us or None, to write letters to the warden and governor demanding… |
A Guest Author(2024-08-03). Correspondence: Compiling facts for prisons' Grey Owls.workers.org Hi, my name is Anthony. I am currently incarcerated at SCI Forest, a Pennsylvania state prison. I am 59 years old. I am serving a Life Without Parole (LWOP) sentence, and I am reaching out to you for assistance. I have been here for nine years and being an elder . . . |
Paddy Colligan(2024-08-03). Remembering Vietnamese hero Nguy·ªÖn Phú Tr·ªçng.workers.org Nguy·ªÖn Phú Tr·ªçng, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam, Secretary of the Central Military Commission of the Communist Party and Chairman of the National Assembly, died July 19, 2024, at the age of 80. Tr·ªçng was widely respected for his ideological contributions as well as his long leadership . . . |
WW Editors(2024-08-03). Philadelphia tribute to activist photographer.workers.org Philadelphia tribute to activist photographer By Philadelphia Workers World bureau Joe Piette at tribute to his photography contributions to the movements in Philadelphia, July 27, 2024. (Photo: Kay McGuffin) Photojournalist Joe Piette has nearly 35,000 separate photos of protests, demonstrations, picket lines and political gatherings on his flickr account. Prints . . . |
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albawaba(2024-08-03). Friendly: Al-Hilal predicted lineup vs Udinese.albawaba.com Saudi Arabia's Al-Hilal conclude their preparation camp in Austria when they face Udinese at the Sportarena Bad Kleinkirchheim on Saturday.Match date: Saturday, 3 August | Kick-off time: 16: 00 (GMT) | Venue: Sportarena Bad KleinkirchheimAl-Hilal predicted lineup vs Udinese: Bono; Renan Lodi, Hassan Tambakti, Khalifah Al-Dawsari, Hamad Al-Yami; Mohamed Kanno, Nasser Al-Dawsari, Michael; Aleksandar Mitrovic, Salem Al-Dawsari, Abdullah Al-Hamdan…
albawaba(2024-08-03). Friendly: Juventus vs Brest probable lineups.albawaba.com Juventus are set to meet Brest in another pre-season friendly that will take place at the Stadio Adriatico-Giovanni Cornacchia.Match date: Saturday, 3 August | Kick-off time: 19: 00 (GMT) | Venue: Stadio Adriatico-Giovanni CornacchiaJuventus vs Brest predicted lineups: Juve possible XlMichele Di Gregorio; Tommaso Barbieri, Tiago Djalo, Gleison Bremer, Juan Cabal; Khephren Thuram, Manuel Locatelli; Timothy Weah, Nicolo Fagioli, Fabio Miretti; Dusan VlahovicBrest possible XlMarco Bizot; Kenny Lala, Abdoulaye Ndiaye, Julien Le Cardinal, Jordan Amavi; Pierre Lees-Melou, Mahdi Camara, Hugo Magnetti; Romain Del C…
albawaba(2024-08-03). Crown Prince Al Hussein, Princess Rajwa welcome first baby 'Iman Al Hussein'.albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Jordan Crown Prince Al Hussein announced the birth of his first daughter with Princess Rajwa on August 3. In an Instagram story, Prince Al Hussein revealed the name of his first child, 'Iman Al Hussein'. This comes months after the Jordanian royal family announced the pregnancy of Princess Rajwa.The Royal Hashemite Court posted on X: "The Royal Hashemite Court is pleased to announce that Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II and Princess Rajwa Al Hussein were blessed, on 3 August 2024, with a baby girl they named Iman."Nonetheless, King Abdullah of Jordan greeted with happiness…
albawaba(2024-08-03). First video of Princess Iman Al Hussein released.albawaba.com ALBAWABA – On Aug. 3, the Jordanian royal family announced with happiness the birth of a new member "Iman Al Hussein".Iman Al Hussein is the daughter of Crown Prince Al Hussein and Princess Rajwa, who married on June 1, 2023, and the first granddaughter of King Abdullah and Queen Rania.In an Instagram story, Prince Al Hussein revealed the name of his first child, 'Iman Al Hussein'. This comes months after the Jordanian royal family announced the pregnancy of Princess Rajwa.Jordan Crown Prince Al Hussein with his first child "Princess Iman Al Hussein." (Video Screenshot/RHCJO)The Royal Hashemite Court (RHCJO) post…
albawaba(2024-08-03). Friendly: Bayern Munich vs Tottenham predicted lineups.albawaba.com Bayern Munich and Tottenham Hotspur face off at the Seoul World Cup Stadium in Korea on Saturday.Match date: Saturday, 3 August | Kick-off time: 11: 00 (GMT) | Venue: Seoul World Cup StadiumBayern Munich vs Tottenham predicted lineups: Bayern possible XlSven Ulreich; Kim Min-jae, Eric Dier, Hiroki Ito; Sacha Boey, Leon Goretzka, Konrad Laimer, Raphael Guerreiro; Serge Gnabry, Mathys Tel, Bryan ZaragozaSpurs possible XlGuglielmo Vicario; Djed Spence, Radu Dragusin, Ben Davies, Jamie Donley; Archie Gray, Yves Bissouma; Dejan Kulusevski, James Maddison, Son Heung-min; Brennan Johnson…
albawaba(2024-08-03). Oil declines 3.5%, hits lowest level in 8 months.albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Oil prices fell significantly on Friday, recording the lowest level since January 2024. This decline is marked by the US slow job growth, in addition to some Chinese economic data that managed to change the overall prices.Oil and crude drops: Brent crude futures dropped $2.71, nearly (3.41%) and priced at $76.81 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures fell $2.79 nearly (3.66%) and priced at $73.52. Both crudes declined by more than $3 per barrel during the trading session.US job growth slows: Crude prices continue declining as US job growth slowed more in July and t…
albawaba(2024-08-03). Barƒ±≈ü Arduàß and Hande Eràßel's "Ràºzgara Birak" might hit theaters before Netflix release.albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Fans of Barƒ±≈ü Arduàß and Hande Eràßel, who sparked social media yesterday with photos from the set of their upcoming movie "Ràºzgara Birak"—which is set to be released on Netflix once filming is finished—are in for a pleasant surprise: they may have the opportunity to watch the movie in theaters before it gets on Netflix.The audience shared a behind-the-scenes video from the film, which had a lighthearted vibe, and everyone remarked how well Hande and Barƒ±≈ü worked together. Following the release of the initial movie photogra…
albawaba(2024-08-03). 32 killed, 63 injured in a terrorist attack on Mogadishu's Lido Beach.albawaba.com ALBAWABA- A Somali police spokesperson reported late Friday that attacks on a hotel and the popular Lido Beach in Mogadishu resulted in at least 32 people being killed and 63 others injured. The death toll may rise, as security forces were still engaging the attackers.Shocking images and videos from eyewitnesses circulated on social media, showing people fleeing the beach in panic. Rescue teams struggled to reach the injured due to ongoing gunfire.The terrorist group Al-Shabaab claimed responsibility for the attack through its radio station.On March 15, 2024, Somali security forces announced the end of a 12-hour…
albawaba(2024-08-03). Prince Harry and Prince Charles relationship hits new low amid security concerns.albawaba.com ALBAWABA – According to an insider who spoke with ET, tensions have been rising between the Duke of Sussex and the royal family ever since Prince Harry visited his father in February after his cancer diagnosis and his recent interview with ITV."Prince Harry's relationship with his father has hit a new low," the source adds, adding that their meeting earlier this year was not hostile but did last barely an hour due to scheduling conflicts, and that Harry has since been unable to arrange any time to see Charles.Harry also made it plain that he and Meghan Markle would not go back to the UK until they have the person…
albawaba(2024-08-03). Ben Affleck is happy with his new home near Jennifer Garner and their children amid Jennifer Lopez divorce rumors.albawaba.com ALBAWABA – According to reports, Ben Affleck is upbeat after moving into his new house in Los Angeles, despite the mounting rumors of their imminent breakup. He has launched a new chapter in his life.Just so you know, Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez didn't celebrate their second wedding anniversary together on July 16, 2024.An American insider told ET that Ben is thrilled with his new house and is optimistic about the transition. In order to make co-parenting easier for Jen Garner and their children, he wanted to relocate.He added, "It has been a difficult time for him, but he continues to do so to make his well-b…
albawaba(2024-08-03). Aerosmith retires from touring After Steven Tyler's vocal injury.albawaba.com ALBAWABA – The last concert by Aerosmith was last night. Steven Tyler's "recovery from his vocal injury is not possible," the band said on Friday; hence, they're formally retiring from touring and canceling all remaining performance appearances.The band's official X account revealed their "heartbreaking" decision to stop performing on Friday, stating that vocalist Steven Tyler's voice has not fully recovered.Aerosmith was born out of a single, innocuous idea in 1970. We owe it all to you, the Blue Army, for igniting a fire that has endured for more than half a century. You all helped us make rock 'n' roll history…
albawaba(2024-08-03). Tom Cruise to feature in daring closing ceremony for Paris Olympics directed by Thomas Jolly.albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Thomas Jolly, artistic director of the Paris Olympics, is bringing in another A-lister for the Aug. 11 closing ceremony, following up on the star-studded opening ceremony that included Celine Dion's return.Famed for his daring stunt work in the Mission: Impossible films, the 62-year-old action actor is allegedly recording a pre-recorded section that would connect the 2024 Paris Games to the 2028 Los Angeles Games.In his section, Cruise will reportedly rappel down the Stade de France in Paris before flying over the Atlantic to Los Angeles, where he will conclude his adventure at the famed Hollywood sign…
CADTM(2024-08-03). Join us on 4, 5 and 6 October 2024 for our next Autumn Meetings!cadtm.org The Autumn Meetings of CADTM Europe will occur on October 4, 5 and 6 October 2024. As of 2023, the venue will be the Simenon Youth Hostelin Liège, Belgium. | The 2024 edition will use different formats: debates, workshops, interactive activities, and book presentations. It will focus on several issues: the rise of the Far Right, the debt crisis in the South, China and the BRICS as creditors. It will also consider the ecological debt and food sovereignty. | Food sovereignty, which is the issue (…) | – |
ecns.cn(2024-08-03). CPC Central Committee seeks opinions, suggestions from non-CPC personages on economic work for second half of this year.ecns.cn The Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee held a symposium at Zhongnanhai in Beijing on July 26 to seek opinions and suggestions from leaders of the central committees of non-CPC political parties, the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce (ACFIC), and representatives of personages without party affiliation on the country's current economic situation and economic work for the second half of the year.
ecns.cn(2024-08-03). China Face(1): Fan Zhendong.ecns.cn China's Fan Zhendong endured a tough contest in the Olympic table tennis men's singles quarterfinals on Thursday, being beaten in the first two sets before managing a 4-3 comeback win over Tomokazu Harimoto of Japan in a seven-set thriller.
ecns.cn(2024-08-03). China firmly opposes and condemns the act of assassination: FM.ecns.cn China firmly opposes and condemns the act of assassination and is deeply concerned that the incident may plunge the region into greater turmoil, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian said at a regular press conference on Thursday.
ecns.cn(2024-08-03). China Face(2): Pan Zhanle.ecns.cn China's Pan Zhanle set a new world record as he stormed to victory in the men's 100m freestyle final at the Paris Olympics on July 31.
ecns.cn(2024-08-03). China Face(3): Zhang Yufei.ecns.cn China's swimmer Zhang Yufei added to her Olympic medal haul with a 100m butterfly bronze on July 28. The 26-year-old clocked 56.21 seconds to finish behind the United States' Torri Huske (55.59) and Gretchen Walsh (55.63) at Paris La Defense Arena.
ecns.cn(2024-08-03). China Face(4): Xie Yu.ecns.cn Chinese sharpshooter Xie Yu clinched gold in the men's 10m air pistol event at the Paris Olympics on July 28.
ecns.cn(2024-08-03). 'Flying fish' lands two more medals for HK.ecns.cn Hong Kong's "flying fish" Siobhan Haughey won her second bronze of the Paris Games on Thursday, this time in the women's 100m freestyle, becoming the first athlete from the region to clinch four Olympic medals.
ecns.cn(2024-08-03). Paris 2024 | Watching Olympics in cinema a new Chinese trend.ecns.cn "Experiencing the Olympics in the cinema for the first time was incredible — the atmosphere was fantastic. We prayed, cheered, and shouted together, as if we were right there," a netizen shared via Chinese social media on Wednesday, recalling her experience watching the 2024 Paris Olympics table tennis mixed doubles final.
ecns.cn(2024-08-03). China, U.S. enhance cooperation on global drug issue.ecns.cn China and the United States agreed to enhance cooperation to tackle the global drug issue during the first senior officials' meeting of their Counternarcotics Working Group.
ecns.cn(2024-08-03). To Lam elected as Vietnam's party general secretary.ecns.cn Vietnamese President To Lam has been elected as general secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee, according to a press conference here on Saturday.
ecns.cn(2024-08-03). Insights丨Experts: Maintaining engagement important for Italy-China relations.ecns.cn Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni paid an official visit to China from July 27 to 31, marking her first visit to China since she took office. During the exclusive interview with China News Network, Lorenzo Riccardi, Chairman of the China-Italy Chamber of Commerce (CICC), and Vincenzo Raffa, vice-president of the Italy-China Association of Business, shared their insights of Meloni's visit and the future of Italy-China relations.
ecns.cn(2024-08-03). Fishing boats set sail as summer ban ends on east China sea.ecns.cn More than 2,600 fishing boats sail out of Jiantiao port of Sanmen County, Taizhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Aug. 1, 2014. Local fishermen began their fishing as a three month seasonal fishing ban was lifted on Thursday.
ecns.cn(2024-08-03). China taking steps to expand market access.ecns.cn China is taking significant steps to expand market access and encourage foreign investment across a wide range of industries such as finance, manufacturing and services, the Ministry of Commerce said on Friday.
ecns.cn(2024-08-03). eVTOL aircraft completes maiden flight in Nanjing.ecns.cn The eVTOL aircraft successfully completed its trial flight crossing the Yangtze River with a total range of 25 kilometers and a duration of 10 minutes for a round trip.
ecns.cn(2024-08-03). China aims to expand FTAs.ecns.cn China is poised to expand its high-standard free trade zone network, with a focus on accelerating its accession to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership and advancing negotiations with multiple countries.
ecns.cn(2024-08-03). Xizang sets two world records in natural landscapes.ecns.cn WRCA has simultaneously recognized the "three-colored lakes" and an ice cave in Banbar County, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region as one of the world's highest lakes and the world's largest double-layered ice cave on Thursday.
ecns.cn(2024-08-03). Russia vows to shoot down Ukraine's F-16 fighter jets.ecns.cn The Kremlin said on Thursday that Russian forces were prepared to shoot down Ukraine's first batch of F-16 jets and the weapons will not be a "panacea" for Kyiv's army.
geo.tv(2024-08-03). Protests turn violent UK's Sunderland after killings of three children.geo.tv People protesting outside Abdullah Quilliam mosque in Liverpool. — ReutersMore violence feared after misinformation on killings.Extra police, intelligence and prosecutors deployed.17-year-old boy charged with murder of three girls. | Khalid Sheikh Mohammed is shown in this file photograph during his arrest on March 1, 2003. — Reuters US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Friday revoked plea deals agreed to earlier this week with the man accused of masterminding the September 11 attacks, Khalid Sheikh Mohammed,…
geo.tv(2024-08-03). Bangladesh students call for nationwide civil disobedience.geo.tv Anti-Discrimination Student Movement held a rally at Central Shaheed Minar in Dhaka on August 3, 2024, to demand justice for the victims killed in the recent countrywide violence during anti-quota protests. — AFP | Egypt's President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi and former president of the US and Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump. — Reuters/AFP/File | People walk at the scene of an explosion that occurred while revellers were swi…
geo.tv(2024-08-03). US scraps plea deal with three 9/11 suspects.geo.tv Khalid Sheikh Mohammed is shown in this file photograph during his arrest on March 1, 2003. — Reuters US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Friday revoked plea deals agreed to earlier this week with the man accused of masterminding the September 11 attacks, Khalid Sheikh Mohammed,…
geo.tv(2024-08-03). Democrats mock Trump's debate reluctance in new nationwide ads.geo.tv The Democratic National Committee designed advertisements mocking Trump' hesitation. -ReutersFollowing Donald Trump's scepticism about debating his Democratic rival Kamala Harris, the Democratic National Committee designed advertisements mocking his hesitation. The ads say, "the…
geo.tv(2024-08-03). Trump says he will debate VP Harris on Fox News on Sept 4.geo.tv Former president of the US and Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump and Vice President of the US and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris. — AFP/FileRepublican presidential nominee Donald Trump said he will debate Democratic US Vice President Kamala Harris on Fox…
geo.tv(2024-08-03). Asian community played significant role in America's development: US congressman.geo.tv US Congressman Al Green speaks to journalists during the convention in this still taken from a video. —Geo News | Vice President of the US and de facto Democratic presidential election candidate Kamala Harris. — AFP/FileNEW YORK: Kamala Harris has officially received the necessary amount of votes from delegates to become the Democratic US presidential nominee and the first woman of color at the top…
Brenda Norrell(2024-08-03). Energy Transfer Dumps Load of Documents in Case Against Greenpeace and Water Protectors.indybay.org STANDING ROCK, North Dakota — A new development has delayed the trial in the lawsuit filed by Energy Transfer against Greenpeace and Standing Rock water protectors. A "massive document dump" by Energy Transfer resulted in the delay, after the owner of Dakota Access Pipeline began issuing third party subpoenas to water protectors and the media, Greenpeace told Censored News.
Phil Pasquini(2024-08-03). Healthy Brain Act Introduced to Fight Degenerative Brain Disease.indybay.org WASHINGTON (08-01) — Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton (D-VA) made history last month when she was the first member of Congress to give a floor speech using an AI clone of her voice that had been robbed from her as she suffers through Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP) a rare and incurable brain disease that she has referred to as "Parkinson's on steroids." She also said that PSP has, in addition to having lost her ability to speak, also robbed her of the "ability to walk, run and dance."
Tom Engelhardt(2024-08-03). Engelhardt, History, Memory, and Donald Trump.indybay.org The one thing Donald Trump will be remembered for — and what a thing it will be! — is his desire to put us all on an escalator to hell; to, that is, a future of fire and fury. It could make him and the executives of the largest energy companies the greatest criminals in history. If the emissions of greenhouse gases aren't significantly cut back and then halted in a reasonable period of time.
Anonymous(2024-08-03). Government Spying in the Pacific Northwest.indybay.org Privacy today faces growing threats from a growing surveillance apparatus. Numerous government agencies intrude upon the private communications of innocent citizens, amass vast databases of who we call and when, and catalog "suspicious activities" based on the vaguest standards. This updated zine highlights government spying in the Pacific Northwest.
Benjamin Justice, Jason Stanley(2024-08-03). Teaching in the Time of Trump.indybay.org As the opposition party to the incumbent president, Republicans would naturally want to paint our present reality negatively, and scapegoating is always easier to sell than real solutions for politicians of any party. Moreover, illegal immigration and foreign (as opposed to domestic) extremism have been long-term concerns of Republicans in particular, but Democrats as well….
Yaiyr Carter(2024-08-03). Intro To Black August by Yaiyr Carter.indybay.org Black August is about the kinds of resistance to white supremacy that is not limited by the bounds set by the ruling class and its collaborators.
Michael Webster investigating reporter(2024-08-03). Wells Fargo dirty money.indybay.org Wells Fargo created 3.5M fake accounts through one of the biggest banks in the world…
Michael Webster(2024-08-03). The Looming Financial Crisis: An Urgent Warning.indybay.org The U.S. financial landscape is characterized by a complex interplay of economic indicators, market dynamics, and geopolitical factors. Recent trends suggest heightened vulnerabilities in various sectors, including housing, debt markets, and international trade…
Diana C(2024-08-03). Homelessness is Increasing.indybay.org Homeless is increasing in California and throughout the United States especially after Pandemic protections have been stopped. Vulnerable populations will suffer more as a result of evictions, the recent Supreme Court ruling in Oregon which makes sleeping outside a crime. Venture capitalists such as Palantir and GOP lawmakers have been exploiting the opportunity to streamline AI that further increases harm.
Dan La Botz(2024-08-03). Kamala Harris: Not a Progressive nor a "Crazy Leftist"internationalviewpoint.org Kamala Harris could become the first woman president of the United State if she wins in November. Harris is now the putative Democratic Party candidate, having garnered enough votes to win the nomination at the convention later in August, and many progressive Democrats are trying to convince themselves that she's a progressive. At the same time, Republican nominee Donald Trump calls her "a radical left lunatic." She is, however, neither a progressive nor a radical leftist. Her politics are virtually identical to President Joseph Biden's. But her campaign is gathering momentum and she does have the possibility of…
Paul Martial(2024-08-03). A far-right Françafrique.internationalviewpoint.org The Rassemblement National's interest in Africa may be limited, but the few positions it has taken shed light on its positioning and strategy towards the continent. There are two discourses. One is directed at Africa, with condemnations of Françafrique and the CFA franc. This allows a relative porosity between the far right and certain African political forces. The other is aimed at its own electorate. The African continent is presented as a reservoir for immigration and as a threat from Islamist terrorism. | – | /…
Amandla!(2024-08-03). It's time for the left to talk.internationalviewpoint.org The 2024 national and provincial elections represent a critical turning point in South African politics. The results are a massive setback for the ANC, which is now forced into a humiliating coalition with theDemocratic Alliance. For Cosatu and the SACP, they represent a huge disaster. In effect, they signal the last rites for the Tripartite Alliance, which may continue in name but will have no effect in the political shaping of things. We have to ask: will the dramatic reversal in fortunes of the once dynamic and powerful workers movement be sufficient to bring about a shake-up. sufficient for a new path for the…
Paul Martial(2024-08-03). In Kenya, a whiff of revolution.internationalviewpoint.org For the past two months, Kenya has been shaken by severe turbulence. With a debt of more than 76 billion dollars, Kenya is under attack from the IMF, which has demanded far-reaching economic reforms that President Ruto hastened to implement. These include the introduction of multiple taxes on basic necessities. Measures considered by the international financial institution to have 'medium risk' social consequences. A serious mistake! | – | / |
Alex MacDonald(2024-08-03). Iran arrests dozens in sweeping arrests following Hamas leader's assassination.middleeasteye.net Iran arrests dozens in sweeping arrests following Hamas leader's assassination | Senior intelligence officers, military officials and staff workers are among those rounded up following Ismail Haniyeh's killing | | Iranians attend a funeral procession for the late Hamas leader Ismail…
MEE staff(2024-08-03). UK: Tens of thousands march in London calling for Gaza ceasefire amid rising tensions.middleeasteye.net UK: Tens of thousands march in London calling for Gaza ceasefire amid rising tensions | Fears of escalation are on the rise following the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh | | Tens of thousands rally in central London to show solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza on 27 April 2024 (AFP)…
Editor(2024-08-03). Mad nuclear plans.mronline.org UK Plans to Build New Missiles to Target Russia Linked to Pentagon's Mad Conventional Strike Scheme.
Editor(2024-08-03). Spanish citizens revolt: 'Less tourism, more life'.mronline.org Spaniards across the country are protesting against the uncontrolled influx of tourists that has caused a collapse in quality of life, a jump in housing prices and a rise in the cost of basic necessities.
Staff(2024-08-03). Court acquits six in 2020 Delhi riots case: 'No clear identification from CCTV footage,' says judge.muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror Staff Delhi's Karkardooma Court has acquitted all six accused in a prominent case related to the 2020 Delhi riots. The accused — Hashim Ali, Abu Bakar, Mohammad Aziz, Rashid Ali, Najmuddin alias Bhola, and Mohammad Danish — faced serious charges including rioting, theft, vandalism, and arson. They were booked under Sections 148, …
Staff(2024-08-03). Court acquits six in 2020 Delhi riots case: 'No clear identification from CCTV footage,' says judge.muslimmirror.comBy Muslim Mirror Staff Delhi's Karkardooma Court has acquitted all six accused in a prominent case related to the 2020 Delhi riots. The accused — Hashim Ali, Abu Bakar, Mohammad Aziz, Rashid Ali, Najmuddin alias Bhola, and Mohammad Danish — faced serious charges including rioting, theft, vandalism, and arson. They were booked under Sections 148, …
Staff(2024-08-03). Assassination of Ismael Haniyeh and the vicious campaign against Iran.muslimmirror.comBy Syed Zubair Ahmad The treacherous assassination of Hamas leader Ismael Haniyeh in Tehran has sparked a wave of propaganda, particularly among those driven by sectarian zeal. Iran, arguably the only Muslim country that officially proclaims the liberation of Al-Quds as part of its policy, is now at the center of this controversy. This stance …
Staff(2024-08-03). Assassination of Ismael Haniyeh and the vicious campaign against Iran.muslimmirror.com By Syed Zubair Ahmad The treacherous assassination of Hamas leader Ismael Haniyeh in Tehran has sparked a wave of propaganda, particularly among those driven by sectarian zeal. Iran, arguably the only Muslim country that officially proclaims the liberation of Al-Quds as part of its policy, is now at the center of this controversy. This stance …
Staff(2024-08-03). US to send additional military assets to Middle East amid tension.muslimmirror.comWASHINGTON : The US will deploy additional military assets to the Middle East amid rising tension, the Pentagon said Friday. "The Department of Defense continues to take steps to mitigate the possibility of regional escalation by Iran or Iran's partners and proxies. "Secretary (Lloyd) Austin has ordered adjustments to U.S. military posture designed to improve …
Ana Luisa Brown(2024-08-03). CARICOM to hold 48th summit in Barbados.plenglish.com Saint George's, Aug 3 (Prensa Latina) The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) will hold the 48th ordinary meeting of heads of Government in Barbados next year to review the agreements to speed up the work of bloc, according to an official press release.
Ileana Ferrer Fonte(2024-08-03). National Ballet of Cuba to perform in famous tourist destination.plenglish.com Havana, Aug 3 (Prensa Latina) After highly acclaimed performances in Costa Rica, the National Ballet of Cuba (BNC) is putting the finishing touches on the shows that the company will stage on Cayo Santamaria, one of the country's most famous tourist destinations.
Ana Luisa Brown(2024-08-03). Russia shot down 75 Ukrainian drones.plenglish.com Moscow, Aug 3 (Prensa Latina) Russian air defense forces intercepted and destroyed 75 Ukrainian drones over seven regions of the country and in the Sea of Azov, the Russian Defense Ministry reported.
Martin Hacthoun(2024-08-03). US reinforces its illegal military bases in Syria (+Photo).plenglish.com Damascus, Aug 3 (Prensa Latina) Local activists were quoted by several media outlets here as saying that US troops illegally deployed in northeastern Syria recently received large reinforcements, including weapons and ammunition.
Ana Luisa Brown(2024-08-03). Cease-fire between Colombian Government and ELN expires.plenglish.com Bogota, Aug 3 (Prensa Latina) The ceasefire decreed between the Colombian Government and the National Liberation Army (ELN) expires today amid growing demands from several sectors for the parties to resume the currently frozen talks.
Alina Ramos Martin(2024-08-03). Haiti prepares conditions to receive CARICOM visit.plenglish.com "The Eminent Personalities will come to supervise the progress in the establishment of the transitional bodies," the head of the Presidential Transitional Council (CPT), Edgard Leblanc, informed. | The visit will take place from August 10 to 16, Leblanc said, noting that some of the bodies have already been put in place for the formation of the National Conference and the establishment of the Provisional Electoral Council (CEP). | In an unprecedented effort to address the crucial challenges that the country is facing, the CPT issued a decree on July 20 on the establishment of an exceptional participatory mechani…
Martin Hacthoun(2024-08-03). African Union and IGAD condemn attack in Somalia.plenglish.com Addis Ababa, Aug 3 (Prensa Latina) The African Union (AU) and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) condemned today the terrorist attack on Friday in Lido Beach, Somalia, with a toll of 32 dead and 63 wounded.
Gerardo Daumon(2024-08-03). The Havana Reporter /No 8 AGO 3, 2024.plenglish.com Discussions at the National Assembly of People's Power; approval of new laws; announcement of measures to face the serious economic crisis the country faces, and constant calls for unity in the face of the increasing hostility by the United States, are some of the topics featured in the August edition of The Havana Reporter. In …
Martin Hacthoun(2024-08-03). Cuba will increase sevenfold solar energy generation.plenglish.com Havana, Aug 3 (Prensa Latina) Cuba will reportedly increase sevenfold the generation of energy with the use of solar radiation through a macro investment program that is part today of the program to change its energy matrix and sovereignty on this field.
Ana Luisa Brown(2024-08-03). Cuba reaffirms congratulations to Maduro for his electoral triumph.plenglish.com Havana, Aug 3 (Prensa Latina) Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel reiterated today his congratulations to his Venezuelan counterpart, Nicolás Maduro, after the results of last Sunday's elections were ratified by the National Electoral Council (NEC).
Alina Ramos Martin(2024-08-03). Flora and Fauna contributes to the environment in Cuban province.plenglish.com Sancti Spíritus, Cuba, Aug 3 (Prensa Latina) The so-called Valle de los Ingenios (Sugarmill Valley), a World Cultural Heritage Site, near the Cuban city of Trinidad, boasts El Abanico farmhouse, a center for the enjoyment of green tourism in the central province of Sancti Spíritus.
EcoWatch(2024-08-03). In 'Historic Shift,' Renewables Overtake Fossil Fuels to Provide 30% of EU Electricity.pressenza.com As renewable energy soars worldwide, solar and wind have overtaken fossil fuels, generating 30 percent of electricity in the European Union during the first half of 2024, according to a new report from energy think tank Ember. By Cristen Hemingway Jaynes During the first half of this year, the…
ptcnews.tv(2024-08-03). US cancels plea agreement with 9/11 alleged mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed.ptcnews.tv United States Department of Defence Secretary Llyod Ausin has canceled a plea agreement agreed to earlier this week with Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and four other accused, who have been accused of plotting the September 11 attacks and are being held at the military prison in Cuba's Guantanamo Bay.A statement by the Pentagon on Friday said without elaborating on the details that plea deals had been entered into."Effective immediately, in the exercise of my authority, I hereby withdraw from the three pre-trial agreements," Austin wrote in a memo to Susan Escallier, who oversees the Pentagon's Guantanamo war court."I h…
ptcnews.tv(2024-08-03). McDonald's worker set fire to dumpster of over frustration due to customers influx, jailed.ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Joshua Daryl McGregor, a McDonald's employee, was sentenced to five years in jail for intentionally setting fire to a restaurant in Savannah, Georgia, in April 2023. McGregor, frustrated by the influx of people, set fire to a piece of cardboard and threw it into a dumpster filled with flammables outside the restaurant.According to a press release by the US Attorney's Office, the fire became so fierce that customers in the drive-through lane had to reverse out of the parking lot, forcing the restaurant to close briefly while the Savannah Fire Department put the blaze. McGregor, who recorded the inc…
noreply(2024-08-03). A "Teaser" From…smoothiex12.blogspot.com Military Digest (íæµΩΩ—ãπ íµ—Å—ÇΩ∏∫)–for the first time disclosed for the record SOME of Peresvet laser weapons' parameters. In red–the range: Not bad, not…
TASS(2024-08-03). Russian air defenses destroy another drone over Belgorod Region.tass.com "The Kiev regime's attempt to carry out a terrorist attack on targets in Russia using a fixed-wing drone was foiled at about 12: 30 p.m. Moscow time (9: 30 a.m. GMT) on August 3," the statement reads…
TASS(2024-08-03). Russian air defenses destroy one more drone over Belgorod Region.tass.com he Kiev regime's attempt to carry out a terrorist attack on targets in Russia using a fixed-wing drone was foiled at about 10: 30 a.m. Moscow time (7: 30 a.m. GMT)", the Defense Ministry said in a statement…
unitedEditor(2024-08-03). Venezuela: Logbook of a new victory.uwidata.com By Sergio Rodríguez Gelfenstein, Caracas, Venezuela The presidential election has concluded. They were long days of extreme tension in which the Venezuelan people were subjected to strong psychological pressure campaigns accompanied by enormous financial and media support for the opposition that included an action of digital terrorism against the National Electoral Council (CNE), preventing it …
yenisafak(2024-08-03). Cumhurba≈ükanƒ± Erdoƒüan'dan ≈üehit polis memuru Kuzkun'un ailesine ba≈üsaƒülƒ±ƒüƒ± mesajƒ±.yenisafak.com Cumhurba≈ükanƒ± Recep Tayyip Erdoƒüan, ≈üehit polis memuru Halil ƒ∞brahim Kuzkun'un ailesine ba≈üsaƒülƒ±ƒüƒ± diledi.Edinilen bilgiye gà∂re, Erdoƒüan, Gaziantep'te eƒüitim sƒ±rasƒ±nda gaz tàºfeƒüi kapsàºlຠyàºzàºne àßarpan ve ≈üehit olan polis memuru Halil ƒ∞brahim Kuzkun'un ailesine mesaj gà∂ndererek, ba≈üsaƒülƒ±ƒüƒ± dileklerini iletti…
yenisafak(2024-08-03). Katil ƒ∞srail'in hamisi ABD'ye ait uàßak gemisi bà∂lgeye ula≈ütƒ±.yenisafak.com ABD, Haniye suikasti sonrasƒ± ƒ∞ran'nƒ±n misilleme saldƒ±rƒ± planlarƒ±na kar≈üƒ± terà∂r devleti ƒ∞srail'in savunmasƒ±nƒ± gàºàßlendirmek àºzere harekete geàßti. | ABD Savunma Bakanlƒ±ƒüƒ±'nƒ±n gerilimin artmasƒ±nƒ±n ardƒ±ndan ƒ∞srail'in savunmasƒ±na yardƒ±mcƒ± olmak amacƒ±yla ek sava≈ü uàßaklarƒ&plusm…
yenisafak(2024-08-03). Mƒ∞T'ten bàºyàºk darbe: PKK/KCK'nƒ±n Avusturya yapƒ±lanmasƒ± mensuplarƒ±ndan Hƒ±dƒ±r Korkut tutuklandƒ±.yenisafak.com Gàºvenlik kaynaklarƒ±ndan edinilen bilgiye gà∂re, terà∂r à∂rgàºtຠPKK/KCK mensubu Hƒ±dƒ±r Korkut'un, Avusturya'da à∂rgàºtàºn uzantƒ±sƒ± pek àßok dernekte sorumlu dàºzeyde faaliyet gà∂sterdiƒüi, eylem ve etkinlikleri organize ettiƒüi belirlendi.Bunun àºzerine takibe alƒ±nan PKK/KCK'lƒ± terà∂rist Korkut, Mƒ∞T ve ƒ∞zmir ƒ∞l Emniyet Màºdàºrl຃üàºnàºn ortak operasyonuyla 22 Tem…
yenisafak(2024-08-03). Adil Karaismailoƒülu Meclis'teki kavgaya ili≈ükin konu≈ütu: Bazƒ±larƒ±na hak ettiƒüi dilden konu≈ümak gerekiyor.yenisafak.com TBMM Genel Kurulu'nda 24 Temmuz gàºnຠtansiyon arttƒ±. | Eski Ula≈ütƒ±rma ve Altyapƒ± Bakanƒ±, AK Parti Trabzon Milletvekili Adil Karaismailoƒülu, hakaretleri nedeniyle DEM Partili Mersin Milletvekili Ali Bozan'a yumruk attƒ±. | Türkiye'nin gàºndemine oturan olay gàºnlerce konu≈üuldu. | Trabzon'da partisinin dàºzenlediƒüi Geni≈ületilmi≈ü ƒ∞l Danƒ±≈üma Toplantƒ±sƒ±'na katƒ±lan Karaismailo&fnof…
yenisafak(2024-08-03). ABD'den fla≈ü àßaƒürƒ±: Herhangi bir bilet alƒ±p derhal àºlkeyi terk edin.yenisafak.com Bàºyàºkelàßilikten àºlkedeki vatanda≈ülara yapƒ±lan uyarƒ±da, birtakƒ±m hava yolu ≈üirketlerinin "bà∂lgeye uàßu≈ülarƒ±nƒ± iptal ettiƒüi" ancak ticari uàßu≈ülarƒ±n devam ettiƒüi belirtildi.Uyarƒ±da, "Làºbnan'dan ayrƒ±lmak isteyenleri, uàßu≈ü hemen olmasa veya tercih ettikleri rota takip edilmese bile kendilerine uygun herhangi bir bileti almaya te≈üvik ediyoruz." ifadesi kullanƒ&plu…
yenisafak(2024-08-03). Zehir tacirlerine 'NARKOàáELƒ∞K' darbesi: 1 ton 549 kilogram metamfetamin ele geàßirildi.yenisafak.com ƒ∞stanbul ve Yalova'da dàºzenlenen "NARKOàáELƒ∞K-30" operasyonlarƒ±nda; ƒ∞ran'dan àºlkemize nakledildiƒüi tespit edilen 1 ton 549 kilogram metamfetamin ele geàßirildi. Operasyonlarda zehir taciri ve imalatà߃±sƒ± 8 ≈üàºpheli yakalandƒ±.Bàºyàºkàßekmece Cumhuriyet Ba≈üsavcƒ±lƒ±ƒüƒ± koordinesinde; ƒ∞stanbul ƒ∞l Emniyet Màºdàºrl຃üຠNarkotik Suàßlarla M…
yenisafak(2024-08-03). ƒ∞ran'dan BMGK ve ƒ∞ƒ∞T'ye acil toplantƒ± àßaƒürƒ±sƒ±.yenisafak.com Haniye'nin ƒ∞ran'ƒ±n ba≈ükenti Tahran'da suikasta uƒüramasƒ±yla ilgili konu≈üan ƒ∞ranlƒ± yetkili, Türkiye ile Filistin konusunda isti≈üare iàßinde olduklarƒ±nƒ± ve iki àºlkenin biràßok konuda aynƒ± fikre sahip olduƒüunu belirterek, Filistin davasƒ± iàßin Tàºrk devletine ve milletine gà∂sterdikleri tutumdan dolayƒ± te≈üekkàºr etti. | ƒ∞slam dàºnyasƒ± birlik oldu&fno…
yenisafak(2024-08-03). Mƒ∞T'in tarihi takas operasyonunda takas edilen à∂nemli isimler.yenisafak.com Milli ƒ∞stihbarat Te≈ükilatƒ±, son yƒ±llarƒ±n en bàºyàºk takas operasyonuna imza attƒ±. 7 àºlkeden 26 esirin deƒüi≈üimi yapƒ±ldƒ±. Operasyonu, sadece kar≈üƒ±lƒ±klƒ± deƒüi≈üimi yapƒ±lan ki≈üi sayƒ±sƒ±nƒ±n fazlalƒ±ƒüƒ± deƒüil, iàßinde yer alan isimlerin à∂nemi aà߃±sƒ±ndan da bà&…
yenisafak(2024-08-03). Trump Harris ile 4 Eylàºl'de canlƒ± yayƒ±nda tartƒ±≈ümayƒ± kabul etti.yenisafak.com Trump, Truth Social hesabƒ±ndaki payla≈üƒ±mda, muhtemel rakibi Harris ile 4 Eylàºl àáar≈üamba gàºnຠcanlƒ± yayƒ±n tartƒ±≈ümasƒ±nƒ± kabul ettiƒüini aà߃±kladƒ±.Fox News'in ev sahipliƒüinde geràßekle≈üecek tartƒ±≈ümanƒ±n Pensilvanya'da bir sahada olacaƒüƒ±nƒ± duyuran Trump, "Tartƒ±≈üma moderatà∂rleri Bret Baier ve Ma…
yenisafak(2024-08-03). Katil sàºràºsຠBureyc Màºlteci Kampƒ±'na saldƒ±rdƒ±: àáok sayƒ±da ≈üehit ve yaralƒ± var.yenisafak.com Kati ƒ∞srail'in, Gazze ≈ûeridi'nin orta kesimindeki Bureyc Màºlteci Kampƒ±'na dàºzenlediƒüi saldƒ±rƒ±da el-Diya ailesinden à∂lຠve yaralƒ±larƒ±n olduƒüu bildirildi. Saldƒ±rƒ± sonucu aralarƒ±nda àßocuklarƒ±nda bulunduƒüu yaralƒ±lar, Deyr Belah kentindeki Aksa ≈ûehitleri Hastanesi'ne getirildi.Saldƒ±rƒ± sonucu ya≈üamƒ±nƒ± yitiren Filistinli anne ve…
yenisafak(2024-08-03). Galatasaray 0-5 Be≈üikta≈ü (àñZET – Vƒ∞DEO).yenisafak.com Turkcell Sàºper Kupa maà߃±nda Galatasaray ile Be≈üikta≈ü, Atatàºrk Olimpiyat Stadƒ±'nda kar≈üƒ± kar≈üƒ±ya geldi. Màºcadeleyi 5-0 kazanan Be≈üikta≈ü kupanƒ±n sahibi oldu. | Sezona kupa ile ba≈ülayan siyah beyazlƒ±larda, golleri 21. saniye ile 81. dakikada penaltƒ±dan Immobile, 53. dakikada Svensson, 90+1. dakikada Rafa Silva ve 90+5. dakikada Mustafa Hekimoƒülu kaydetti. kaydetti. Ayrƒ±ca Galatasaray'da Nelsson,…
yenisafak(2024-08-03). Filipinler'de 6.8 bàºyàºkl຃üàºnde deprem: Uyarƒ±lar pe≈ü pe≈üe yapƒ±lƒ±yor.yenisafak.com Filipinler'de sabah saatlerinde sarsƒ±ntƒ± ya≈üandƒ±. Filipin Volkanoloji ve Sismoloji Enstitàºsຠ(PHIVOLCS) tarafƒ±ndan yapƒ±lan aà߃±klamaya gà∂re, merkez àºssຠMindanao adasƒ± aà߃±klarƒ± olan 6.8 bàºyàºkl຃üàºnde deprem meydana geldi. Yerel saat ile 06.20'de 9 kilometre derinlikte kaydedilen ve kƒ±sa sàºreli paniƒüe neden olan depremin ardƒ±ndan tsunami riski olu≈ümadƒ&…
yenisafak(2024-08-03). Muƒüla'da orman yangƒ±nƒ±: Alevlere havadan ve karadan màºdahale ediliyor.yenisafak.com Muƒüla'nƒ±n Kà∂yceƒüiz'in Beyobasƒ± Mahallesi yakƒ±nlarƒ±ndaki kƒ±zƒ±làßam aƒüaàßlarƒ±yla àßevrili ormanda, saat 11.00 sƒ±ralarƒ±nda yangƒ±n à߃±ktƒ±.Bà∂lgeden yàºkselen dumanlarƒ± fark eden àßevredekiler, 112 Acil àáaƒürƒ± Merkezi'ne ihbarda bulundu. Muƒüla Orman Bà∂lge Màºdàºrl຃üຠekipleri, bà∂lgeye sevk…
yenisafak(2024-08-03). Rusya'dan dikkat àßeken Google Android ve iOS hamlesi: Hepsi engellenecek.yenisafak.com Rusya Devlet Dumasƒ± àúyesi Aleksei Didenko, Android i≈ületim sistemi ve Apple'ƒ±n iOS'u da kapsayan Google'ƒ±n yakƒ±nda Rusya'da engellenebileceƒüini à∂ne sàºrdàº. | Lenta'nƒ±n haberine gà∂re, Didenko bu aà߃±klamayƒ±, YouTube'un 1 Aƒüustos'ta ya≈üadƒ±ƒüƒ± bir dizi kesintinin ardƒ±ndan RuNews24'e verdiƒüi rà∂portajda dile getirdi. | YouTube kesintileri ve Google'ƒ±n geleceƒ&u…
yenisafak(2024-08-03). Benzin fiyatƒ±na indirim yapƒ±lmasƒ± bekleniyor: Tarih belli oldu.yenisafak.com Brent petrolàºn fiyatlanmasƒ± benzin ve motorini etkiliyor. Brent petrol fiyatlarƒ± ve dà∂vizdeki deƒüi≈üikliklerle birlikte vatanda≈ülar benzin ve motorin fiyatlarƒ±nƒ± takibe devam ediyor. | Salƒ± gàºnຠbekleniyor: | Benzin grubuna 6 Aƒüustos 2024 Salƒ± gàºnàºnden itibaren geàßerli olmak àºzere 1 lira 73 kuru≈ü indirim bekleniyor. | Motorin grubunda ise fiyat deƒüi≈üikliƒüi beklenmiyor. | Gàºncel ak…
yenisafak(2024-08-03). On binler Filistin iàßin kƒ±yamda: ≈ûehit Haniye'nin son àßaƒürƒ±sƒ± sonrasƒ± meydanlar doldu ta≈ütƒ±.yenisafak.com Hamas Siyasi Bàºro Ba≈ükanƒ± ƒ∞smail Haniye'nin ƒ∞ran'ƒ±n ba≈ükenti Tahran'da suikasta uƒüramadan à∂nce Filistinlilere destek iàßin yaptƒ±ƒüƒ± àßaƒürƒ± ƒ∞stanbul'da kar≈üƒ±lƒ±k buldu.ƒ∞srail'e tepki gà∂stermek ve Gazze'ye destek vermek iàßin Filistin'e Destek Platformu à∂ncàºl຃üàºnde Ayasofya Meydanƒ±'nda bir araya gelen kalabalƒ±k, tarih…
yenisafak(2024-08-03). Hamas doƒüruladƒ±: Katil ƒ∞srail'den bir hain suikast daha.yenisafak.com Hamas'ƒ±n askeri kanadƒ± Kassam Tugaylarƒ±'nƒ±n àºst dàºzey isimlerinden Haitham Balidi, ƒ∞srail'in aracƒ±na dàºzenlediƒüi ƒ∞HA saldƒ±rƒ±sƒ± sonucunda vefat etti. | ƒ∞srail ordusu, i≈ügal altƒ±ndaki Batƒ± ≈ûeria'da bulunan Tulkarim'e hava saldƒ±rƒ±sƒ± dàºzenledi. Seyir halindeki bir otomobilin hedef alƒ±ndƒ±ƒüƒ± saldƒ±…
yenisafak(2024-08-03). Ankara'da 20 jeotermal saha iàßin ihale dàºzenlenecek.yenisafak.com Ankara Valiliƒüi Yatƒ±rƒ±m ƒ∞zleme ve Koordinasyon Ba≈ükanlƒ±ƒüƒ±nƒ±n ilanƒ±, Resmi Gazete'de yayƒ±mlandƒ±.Buna gà∂re, Ankara'nƒ±n Nallƒ±han, Pursaklar, Keàßià∂ren, Bala, Yenimahalle, Gà∂lba≈üƒ±, Beypazarƒ±, Gàºdàºl, Sincan, Aya≈ü ve àáamlƒ±dere ilàßelerindeki 20 jeotermal kaynak arama sahasƒ±na arama ruhsatƒ± verilmesi amacƒ…
yenisafak(2024-08-03). ƒ∞ran'da Haniye soru≈üturmasƒ±nda 20 ki≈üi tutuklandƒ±.yenisafak.com Terà∂r devleti ƒ∞srail, Gazze'de 40 bin sivili katlederken son dà∂nemde de Hamas'ƒ±n siyasi temsilcilerini hedef alƒ±yor. | Gazze'de ate≈ükes iàßin gà∂ràº≈ümeleri yàºràºten Hamas Siyasi Bàºro Ba≈ükanƒ± ƒ∞smail Haniye hedef alƒ±ndƒ±. | Haniye, ƒ∞ran'ƒ±n ba≈ükenti Tahran'da Cumhurba≈ükanƒ± Mesud Peze≈ükiyan'ƒ±n yenin tà∂renine katƒ±ldƒ±ƒüƒ&…
yenisafak(2024-08-03). ƒ∞stifa edip AK Parti'ye geàßen belediye ba≈ükanƒ±na bƒ±àßaklƒ± saldƒ±rƒ±.yenisafak.com Olay ƒ∞ncirliova ilàßesindeki Sevgi Yolu bà∂lgesinde ya≈üandƒ±. ƒ∞ddiaya gà∂re, bà∂lgede boya tezgahƒ± bulunan T.B. (42), àßar≈üƒ±dan geàßen kadƒ±nlara laf attƒ±. | 112 Acil àáaƒürƒ± Merkezi'ne yapƒ±lan ≈üikayetler àºzerine ƒ∞ncirliova Belediyesi harekete geàßti. T.B.'nin Sevgi Yolu iàßindeki tezgahƒ±nƒ± kaldƒ±rma kararƒ± alƒ±nƒ±…
yenisafak(2024-08-03). Terà∂r devleti ƒ∞srail'in sanal kalkanƒ± Zuckerberg: Instagram'dan sansàºr WhatsApp'tan koordinat.yenisafak.com Hamas lideri ƒ∞smail Haniye, terà∂r devleti ƒ∞srail'in ƒ∞ran'ƒ±n ba≈ükenti Tahran'da dàºzenlediƒüi kalle≈ü suikastta ≈üehit oldu.Türkiye, Haniye'nin ≈üehadeti nedeniyle bir gàºnlàºk milli yas ilan ederken dàºnyanƒ±n biràßok àºlkesinden katil ƒ∞srail'e tepkiler gecikmedi.SansàºrcຠInstagram'a dàºnyada tepkiler à߃±ƒü gibi: Türkiye eri≈üim engeli getirdi: ƒ∞srail'i kƒ&plusm…
yenisafak(2024-08-03). Cumhurba≈ükanƒ± Erdoƒüan'dan ≈üampiyon Be≈üikta≈ü'a tebrik.yenisafak.com 2024 Turkcell Sàºper Kupa maà߃±nda, Galatasaray ile Be≈üikta≈ü Atatàºrk Olimpiyat Stadƒ±'nda kar≈üƒ±la≈ütƒ±.Siyah-beyazlƒ±lar, ezeli rakibini 5-0'lƒ±k tarihi skorla maƒülup ederek kupaya ula≈ütƒ±.Cumhurba≈ükanƒ± Erdoƒüan'dan ≈üampiyon Be≈üikta≈ü'a tebrik: Cumhurba≈ükanƒ± Erdoƒüan, 2024 Turkcell Sàºper Kupa finalinde Galatasaray'ƒ±…
yenisafak(2024-08-03). Ziraat Bankasƒ±ndan 'zarar' iddialarƒ±na yalanlama: Kar eden bankalar arasƒ±ndayƒ±z.yenisafak.com Ziraat Bankasƒ±ndan yapƒ±lan aà߃±klamada, son dà∂nemde bazƒ± basƒ±n yayƒ±n organlarƒ± ve sosyal medya hesaplarƒ±nda Bankanƒ±n zarar ettiƒüine yà∂nelik ifadelerin yer aldƒ±ƒüƒ± hatƒ±rlatƒ±ldƒ±.'Zarar' iddialarƒ±na yalanlama: Kar eden bankalar arasƒ±ndayƒ±z: Bankanƒ±n, gàºàßlຠve saƒülƒ±klƒ± finansal gà∂s…
yenisafak(2024-08-03). ƒ∞ran'dan fla≈ü aà߃±klamalar: àñnàºmàºzdeki saatler àßok à∂nemli geli≈ümelere sahne olacak.yenisafak.com Terà∂r devleti ƒ∞srail, ƒ∞ran'ƒ±n ba≈ükenti Tahran'da dàºzenlediƒüi kalle≈ü suikastta, Hamas lideri ƒ∞smail Haniye'yi ≈üehit etti.ƒ∞ran'ƒ±n yarƒ± resmi Fars Haber Ajansƒ±, Haniye'ye dàºzenlenen suikasta ili≈ükin ilk inceleme raporunu payla≈ütƒ± ve suikastƒ±n kesinlikle ƒ∞srail tarafƒ±ndan geràßekle≈ütirilen "askeri bir eylem" olduƒüunun belirlendiƒüi ifade etti.
yenisafak(2024-08-03). Okan Buruk: 'Skordan dolayƒ± utanmamƒ±z gerekiyor'.yenisafak.com Trendyol Sàºper Lig'de son 2 sezonun ≈üampiyonu Galatasaray, yeni sezona Turkcell Sàºper Kupa'da 5-0'lƒ±k Be≈üikta≈ü yenilgisiyle girdi. Teknik direktà∂r Okan Buruk'un kar≈üƒ±la≈üma sonrasƒ±nda yaptƒ±ƒüƒ± aà߃±klamalar ≈üu ≈üekilde: | "Tebrik ettik""Bà∂yle bir maƒülubiyet beklemiyorduk. Kazanmak iàßin à߃±ktƒ±k. Rakibimizi tebrik etmek istiyorum. Rakibimiz hak ettiƒüi iàß…
yenisafak(2024-08-03). Antalya'ya gelen turist sayƒ±sƒ± 9 milyonu a≈ütƒ±.yenisafak.com Bu àºlkeleri Polonya, Hollanda, Kazakistan, Romanya, Ukrayna, àáek Cumhuriyeti ve Slovakya takip etti. Kente yƒ±lƒ±n 7 ayƒ±nda gelen turist sayƒ±sƒ±, geàßen yƒ±lƒ±n aynƒ± dà∂nemine gà∂re yàºzde 10,06 artarak 9 milyon 58 bin 186'ya ula≈ütƒ±.Temmuz ayƒ±nda 2 milyon 742 bin turist geldiAntalya'ya temmuzda gelen turist sayƒ±sƒ± ise geàßen yƒ±lƒ±n aynƒ± ayƒ±na gà∂re yàºz…
newleftreview(2024-08-03). Sanjay Subrahmanyam: Blood and Bombast.newleftreview.org Sanjay Subrahmanyam on Vinayak Chaturvedi, Hindutva and Violence and Janaki Bakhle, Savarkar and the Making of Hindutva. Intellectual biographies of Hindu nationalism's Mazzini-inspired theoretician.
Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza(2024-08-03). Philly apprentices get inside look at Bellwether District, meet 'Girl Concrete' CEO on the job.whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? North Philadelphia native Sharifa Brown once thought she would become a certified nursing assistant and work in hospice care. | But when the 40-year-old started doing construction repair jobs at home, she realized that learning a skilled trade could be valuable on its own. | "I like to do a lot of things around the house and I want to do them correctly," Brown said. | And she stuck with it because she sees those skills as a way to give back. | "I can help my community rebuil…
Natalia(2024-08-03). Alliance for Global Justice stands for democracy in Venezuela, rejects U.S. destabilization attempts.afgj.org Alliance for Global Justice congratulates Venezuela for a clear, transparent, consistent and peaceful electoral process implemented on July 28. We also congratulate President Nicolás Maduro on his re-election and the Venezuelan National Electoral Council (CNE) for administering a free and fair election. We denounce reports by hostile foreign governments and corporate media sources aligned with…
The Independent(2024-08-03). Fresh details emerge on man shot to death in Mulago.independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Fresh details have emerged about Simon Peter Otim who was shot dead on Thursday night at Sebina Zone- Kaleerwe, Mulago III Parish, Kawempe Division. Otim was shot at around 8: 30pm by two men who entered the sitting room where he was with his wife, daughter and a visitor. Otim was …
| News Desk | (2003-08-24). Ismail Haniyeh assassinated by 'short-range projectile' fired from outside home: Iran.tribune.com.pk The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced on Saturday that Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated with a "short-range projectile with a warhead of approximately 7 kilograms" in Tehran on Wednesday. | In a statement released on Saturday, the IRGC said the attack originated from outside the immediate area where Haniyeh was staying. | "This action was designed and implemented by the Zionist regime and supported by the criminal government of America," the IRGC statement added. | This marks the first time the IRGC has publicly disclosed the exact cause of Haniyeh's death. | The Palestinian leader…
noemail(2024-08-03). J-K Administration Sacks Six Employees Over Alleged Narco-Terror Links.devdiscourse.com In a significant move, the Jammu and Kashmir administration on Saturday terminated six government employees, among them five policemen, over alleged narco-terror links. Official sources revealed that these employees were part of a network operated by Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and terror groups.
noemail(2024-08-03). TMC MP Demands Transparency from National Testing Agency.devdiscourse.com TMC Rajya Sabha member Sagarika Ghose has formally addressed Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, raising concerns over the insufficient information available on the National Testing Agency (NTA) website.
noemail(2024-08-03). Delhi University Releases Academic Calendar for 2024-2025.devdiscourse.com Delhi University has announced its academic calendar for first-year undergraduate students for the 2024-2025 session. The new academic year will commence on August 29, a delay from the originally planned August 1 start date due to the late declaration of CUET scores amid allegations of irregularities.
UMMID(2024-08-03). DTE Maha Post SSC Diploma 2024 Round 1 Allotment – Link to Check.ummid.com Directorate of Technical Education (DTE) Maharashtra is set to publish on its official website poly24.dtemaharashtra.gov.in today i.e. Wednesday July 31, 2024 the result of CAP Round 1 Seat Allotment of the students seeking admission in First Year Post SSC Diploma Technical and Polytechnic Courses in Engineering/Technology for the year 2024-25.
UMMID(2024-08-03). CBSE 12th Compartment Result 2024 Declared, Check Here.ummid.com The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) Friday declared on its official website cbseresults.nic.in the results of the 2024 compartment exams held for the Class 12 students.
Urban CNY News(2024-08-03). Childcare Provider Presented "2024 Rural Small Business of The Year" Award.urbancny.com Hand In Hand Early Childhood Center Partnered with the Small Business Development Center on a Nearly $3 Million Dollar Grant to Expand Childcare Services in Lewis County (left to right) are Onondaga SBDC Regional Director Robert Griffin, Jenniffer Bleakley of Hand In Hand Child Care Center, and New York State SBDC Director Sonya Smith. The award presentation was Monday, July 29 at the new facility at the Harrisville Central School District. Harrisville, NY — Hand In Hand Early Childhood Center was presented with the 2024 New York Rural Small Business of the Year award. Hand In Hand recently opened a new chil…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2024-08-03). What you need to know about listeria.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued an alert after a listeria outbreak in several states. There have been at least two fatalities, and dozens have become sickened. Dr. Nipunie Rajapakse, a Mayo Clinic pediatric infectious diseases expert, discusses the risks associated with listeria. "Listeria is a type of bacteria that is usually transmitted through food and food products. It is especially a concern if you're pregnant, if you're elderly or if you…
newleftreview(2024-08-03). Rebecca Lossin: The Multiple Gaze.newleftreview.org Resisting the erasure of working-class life in the American rust belt, the critical photography of LaToya Ruby Frazier combines intimate portraiture with representations of capital's flight. Rebecca Lossin reflects on MoMA's recent retrospective of her work—and on the cultural politics of documentary image-making in an age saturated with the visual.
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2024-08-03). 3D tattooing after breast reconstruction.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Breast cancer is the most diagnosed cancer in U.S. women with about 1 in 8 women diagnosed over the course of their lifetime. In about 35% of cases, a mastectomy is part of a woman's treatment plan and involves removing all tissue in one or both breasts, sometimes including the nipples and areolas. While it is considered a lifesaving procedure for women with breast cancer, it can take an emotional toll that can lead to a distorted self-image….
Dan Williams(2024-08-03). What you need to know about break dancing.america.cgtn.com Expect to hear some new terms at the Games, including top rocking, go downs, and freezes. | Confused? Well, they are all elements of "breaking" or break dancing, that will make its Olympic debut in Paris. | CGTN's Dan Williams reports on how the dance evolved from the streets of New York to become a competitive art form. Dan also had a chance to catch up with Team USA's favorite to win the Olympic medal in breaking, Victor Montalvo. Take a look.
The Independent(2024-08-03). Over sh1 billion won in single night of LOTTO jackpot.independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | ITHUBA Uganda has just announced winners of the largest LOTTO jackpot pay out in the country's history. With ticket sales going live only nine weeks ago on June 1, 2024, the grand prize of over UGX 1 billion guaranteed jackpot has been won by 11 lucky players. The winning …
Dan Williams(2024-08-03). Sprinter Andre De Grasse discusses his expectations at Paris Olympics.america.cgtn.com Canadian sprint star Andre De Grasse advanced to the men's 100-meter semifinal at the Paris Olympics. At Tokyo 2020, he won gold in the men's 200 meters as well as a bronze in the 100 meters. After struggling with injuries over the last few years, he too believes he's back to his best and is confident he can add to his Olympic medal collection.
The Independent(2024-08-03). UK PM condemns far-right for violent demonstrations.independent.co.ug LONDON, UK | Xinhua | The United Kingdom's (UK) Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Thursday condemned far-right demonstrators for the violent disorder seen in parts of the country after a deadly knife attack in Southport on Monday. "It's not protest. It's not legitimate. It's a crime. Violent disorder. An assault on the rule of law …
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2024-08-03). Mayo Clinic Minute: Tongue-tie in babies.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Up to 10% of newborns are born with ankyloglossia, a condition more commonly known as tongue-tie. The most common symptom for infants is difficulty with breastfeeding or bottlefeeding. The American Academy of Pediatrics is raising concerns about the increasing use of surgeries, using scissors or lasers, to treat infants with tongue-tie, when research suggests these surgical treatments may not be necessary. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Rebekah Huppert, nurse and lactation consultant at Mayo Clinic, discusses…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2024-08-03). Detecting pancreatic cancer through changes in body composition and metabolism.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Abdominal CT scans in the same individual shows profound changes in body composition from 14 months prior (left) to nine months prior (center) to time of pancreatic cancer diagnosis (right). Pancreatic cancer is a formidable disease, often diagnosed too late for effective treatment. However, new research from Mayo Clinic represents a promising step toward identifying biological signals or biomarkers that may aid in early detection. By tracking changes in body composition and metabolism, researchers are…
UMMID(2024-08-03). Live: Ismail Haniyeh laid to rest with full state honours.ummid.com Imam Muhammad bin Abdul Wahhab Mosque in Doha, Qatar is gearing up for a huge crowd likely to turn up for the funeral of slain Hamas Political Leader Ismail Haniyeh Friday August 02, 2024.
UMMID(2024-08-03). MHT CET B Pharm (Practice) 2024 Merit List Today – Direct Link to Check.ummid.com Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell is set to publish today i.e. August 01, 2024 on its official websit phpractice2024.mahacet.org Provisional Merit List containing the names of the students who have registered for admission to First Year Undergraduate B Pharmacy (Practice) course for the year 2024-25.
noemail(2024-08-03). Athiya Shetty and KL Rahul Launch 'Cricket for a Cause' Auction to Support Vipla Foundation.devdiscourse.com In a remarkable initiative, Bollywood actress Athiya Shetty and her cricketer husband KL Rahul have partnered with eminent members of the cricket community for a charitable cause. Together they announced a special auction, titled 'Cricket for a Cause: To Benefit the Vipla Foundation', aimed at supporting the Vipla Foundation, previously known as Save The Children India.
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2024-08-03). Mayo Clinic Minute: How to jump-start your workout.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The Summer Olympics have started, which might inspire you to be more physically active. But jump-starting your workout routine can be challenging if you've been sitting on the couch for a while. It can seem like a daunting task. Dr. Nathan LeBrasseur, director of the Robert and Arlene Kogod Center on Aging at Mayo Clinic, says it's never too late to get moving, even if you're an older adult. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute https://youtu.be/mEkRo550oKg…
newleftreview(2024-08-03). Radhika Desai: Peak Hindutva?newleftreview.org As Modi's BJP loses its overall majority, Radhika Desai examines the part played by India's capitalist conglomerates in his rise—and the contradictions on which their strategy has foundered. The economic crisis of the parched countryside as brake on Hindutva's forward march.
UMMID(2024-08-03). DTE Maha Direct 2nd yr Diploma 2024 Merit List – Check Here.ummid.com Directorate of Technical Education (DTE) Maharashtra is set to publish on its official website dsd24.dte.maharashtra.gov.in the Provisional Merit List of students seeking admission in Direct Second Year Post SSC Diploma in Engineering /Technology (Polytechnic) today i.e. Wednesday July 31, 2024.
newleftreview(2024-08-03). Grey Anderson: Imperium Uncloaked.newleftreview.org Grey Anderson on Tom Stevenson, Someone Else's Empire. Lucid anatomization of the American imperium, with a devastating assessment of the UK's equerry role.
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2024-08-03). Mayo Clinic Minute: How untreated hearing loss can result in a negative health spiral.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Hearing loss often is thought of as a normal part of aging, but recent studies have shown untreated hearing loss can significantly affect overall health. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Nicholas Deep, a Mayo Clinic otolaryngologist, explains how untreated hearing loss can affect cognitive, social and physical health. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute https://youtu.be/Ge_hjOAgkew Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 07) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo Clinic News Network."…
The Independent(2024-08-03). LoP: We need results, not rhetoric on corruption.independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Leader of the Opposition, Joel Ssenyonyi says the recent State of the Nation Address (SoNA) presented an overly optimistic view on the while neglecting Uganda's pressing issues. Presenting the Opposition response to the SoNA on Thursday, 01 August 2024, Ssenyonyi said the address delivered on 06 June 2024, fell …
Urban CNY News(2024-08-03). New York State Announces $17.2 Million To Strengthen Social Services that help Vulnerable Families Achieve Financial Stability.urbancny.com Governor's Family-Centered Services Initiative Supports Local Departments That Serve Hundreds of Thousands of Low-Income Families Across New York Initiative First Announced as Part of Governor's 2024 State of the State Governor Kathy Hochul on August 2nd, announced $17.2 million in awards through the Family-Centered Services initiative to strengthen social services that help vulnerable families achieve financial stability. This funding will help local social services departments throughout New York to hire more staff as they continue serving hundreds of thousands of low-income families statewide. "We're strengthe…
The Independent(2024-08-03). Assessors ask court to convict Kwoyelo.independent.co.ug GULU, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Court assessors have asked Judges at the International Crimes Division of the High Court to convict former Lord's Resistance Army rebel commander Thomas Kwoyelo alias Latoni over alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity. Three assessors offered their opinions to the trial panel on Friday at the Gulu High Court …
UMMID(2024-08-03). KCET 2024 First (Mock) Allotment on Aug 07.ummid.com The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) Friday confirmed the date of release of UGCET 2024 (KCET 2024) First Mock Allotment date and also the last date of Option Entry for admission in different undergraduate courses.
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2024-08-03). Your wearable says your heart rate variability has changed. Now what?newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mayo Clinic Healthcare expert explains what it means — and what to do with the information LONDON — Wearables measure several aspects of health, and heart rate variability might be one of those. It may be surprising when your device informs you that your heart rate variability is high or low, but what does it mean? Elijah Behr, M.D., a cardiologist at Mayo Clinic Healthcare in London, explains heart rate variability and how it factors…
| REUTERS | (2003-08-24). Somalia beach attack kills 32 civilians.tribune.com.pk At least 32 civilians were killed and 63 injured in an explosion on a popular beach in the Somali capital Mogadishu late on Friday evening, police said, an attack blamed by Somali state media on the militant Islamist group al Shabaab. | It was the deadliest attack in the Horn of Africa country since twin car bombs detonated near a busy market intersection in October 2022, killing at least 100 people and wounding 300 others. | There was no immediate claim of responsibility by the al Qaeda-linked al Shabaab, which has claimed similar attacks in the past, including the car bomb attack in 2022. | Police spokespers…
sputnikglobe(2024-08-03). Pentagon Chief Revokes Widely Criticized Plea Deal With Three 9/11 Defendants.sputnikglobe.com The United States Defense Department had revealed in a press release on Wednesday that it had entered into pre-trial plea agreements with three of the defendants accused of having a role in the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, with victims' groups swiftly responding to the settlement, saying they were "deeply troubled" by it.
UMMID(2024-08-03). India's youngest female Muslim MP Iqra Hasan is also a feminist.ummid.com Undoubtedly, Iqra inherited the political legacy from her family but it is evident that her relentless efforts and dedication on the ground played a crucial role in her success, making her win a testament to her individual merit and hard work.
noemail(2024-08-03). Lukhan Salakaia-Loto Rejoins Queensland Reds for 2025 Season.devdiscourse.com Lukhan Salakaia-Loto has rejoined the Queensland Reds for the 2025 Super Rugby Pacific season, Queensland Rugby Union announced on Saturday. The 27-year-old forward, who boasts 32 Wallabies caps, previously played 69 times for the Reds before his move to Northampton Saints for the 2022-23 season.
The Independent(2024-08-03). PARIS 2024: Cheptegei secures Uganda's fifth gold ü•á.independent.co.ug Placings of athletics men's 10,000m final at Paris Olympics 1. Joshua Cheptegei, Uganda , 26: 43.14 OR ü•á 2. Berihu Aregawi, Ethiopia , 26: 43.44 ü•à 3. Grant Fisher, United States , 26: 43.46 SB ü•â 4. Mohammed Ahmed, Canada, 26: 43.79 SB 5. Benard Kibet, Kenya, 26: 43.98 PB 6. Yomif Kejelcha, Ethiopia, 26: 44.02 7. Selemon Barega, Ethiopia, 26: 44.48 8. Jacob Kiplimo, …
The Independent(2024-08-03). Biniam Girmay's amazing Tour de France triumph.independent.co.ug 24-year old Eritrean becomes first African to win at the world's oldest and most prestigious cycling race ANALYSIS | AGENCIES | A split second before he crossed the finish line in Turin, Biniam Girmay sat up on his bicycle. He let go of his handlebars, smiled to himself, and then punched the air in defiance. Behind …
UMMID(2024-08-03). Gujarat NEET UG 2024 Counselling Starts, Register Here.ummid.com Admission Committee for Professional Undergraduate Medical Educational Courses (ACPUGMEC) has started through its official website medadmgujarat.org online registration of the students who wish to participate in Gujarat NEET UG 2024 MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BHMS Counselling 2024 from August 03, 2024.
UMMID(2024-08-03). Beijing Declaration: China Palestine Diplomacy Trumps Again.ummid.com By hosting a historic signing of a unity agreement, Beijing Declaration, between 14 Palestinian political parties in Beijing on July 23, China has, once more, shown its ability to play a global role as a peace broker.
noemail(2024-08-03). Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini's Visit to Kamakhya Temple.devdiscourse.com Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini made a significant visit to the Kamakhya temple in Guwahati on Saturday morning. Accompanied by his wife, the senior BJP leader prayed at the revered 'shaktipeeth' situated on Nilachal hills.
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2024-08-03). Tomorrow's Cure: How personalized vaccines combat cancer.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The new episode of Tomorrow's Cure highlights the efforts of research scientists who are equipping a vaccine with bits of proteins that redirect the immune system's efforts to specifically fight cancer. The vaccine aims to prevent breast cancer tumors from returning, as relapsing cancer is often more aggressive and difficult to treat. The latest research also seeks to understand why some breast cancer tumors evade the body's immune response. Featured experts are Dr. Keith Knutson,…
Abdullah Jallow(2024-08-03). The Temptation of Shaytaan to Watch Haram — Observing Athletes Revealing Their Awrah.salaficentre.com In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy. Al-Allamah Salih Al-Fawzan, may Allah preserve him, said: The animosity of Shaytan towards humanity is a longstanding issue that dates back to the era of Adam, peace be upon him. He has persistently schemed against mankind with the intent to lead them to …
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2024-08-03). Preventing measles outbreaks in the US through vaccination.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports more than a dozen outbreaks of measles in the U.S., with more than 165 confirmed cases of the highly contagious viral disease. Most of the cases are among children under age 5, and more than half of all cases have resulted in hospitalization. "Measles is a viral infection that is highly contagious if you're not immune to it," says Dr. Nipunie Rajapakse, a pediatric infectious diseases physician with the Mayo Clinic Children's Center. "It's generally characterized by…
The Independent(2024-08-03). HR Managers promote fight against lifestyle diseases.independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Human Resource Managers Association of Uganda (HRMAU) has launched its Annual Sports Gala intending to address lifestyle diseases at workplaces. The event which is one of the activities to celebrate 25 years of the Association will bring together more than 1,500 Human Resource Managers of different Organizations, …
| Anadolu Agency | (2003-08-24). Pakistan, Turkey hold joint naval drill in Arabian Sea.tribune.com.pk The navies of Pakistan and Türkiye conducted joint naval drills in the north Arabian Sea, an official statement said on Friday. | The two navies carried out coordinated patrols and naval exercises, said the Pakistani Navy in a statement, which added the drills were held upon the completion of a "goodwill" visit to Pakistan by Turkish Navy ship TCG Kinaliada. | "The drills comprised of various naval operations including defence against asymmetric threats, visit board search and seizure and air defence exercises aimed to further hone professional skills and enhance interoperability between the two navies,"
Urban CNY News(2024-08-03). FOCUS Greater Syracuse announces 2024 Wisdom Keepers.urbancny.com 2024 Wisdom Keeper Honorees: Robert M. Simpson, President & CEO of CenterState CEO, and Sheena Solomon, Executive Director of The Gifford Foundation FOCUS Greater Syracuse, Inc. FOCUS Greater Syracuse, Inc. has announced the 2024 Wisdom Keeper honorees are Robert M. Simpson, president & CEO of CenterState CEO, and Sheena Solomon, executive director of The Gifford Foundation. This prestigious recognition celebrates community members who demonstrate exceptional leadership, continuous care, and a clear vision for the future of Central New York. FOCUS invites the community to join in celebrating the 2024 Wisdom Keepe…
UMMID(2024-08-03). UPSC cancels Puja Khedkar's appointment as IAS Officer.ummid.com The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has cancelled the temporary appointment of Probationary IAS Officer Puja Khedkar and also barred her for lifetime from appearing in the Civil Services Exams.
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2024-08-03). What you should know about processed, ultra-processed foods.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Processed, and especially ultra-processed, foods have been blamed for the national rise in obesity, high blood pressure and diabetes. But what exactly are these foods, and are they really all that bad for you? Defining processed foods According to the Department of Agriculture, processed foods are any raw agricultural commodities altered from their original state. This includes washing, cleaning, milling, cutting, chopping, heating, pasteurizing, blanching, cooking, canning, freezing, drying, dehydrating, mixing or packaging. While processing includes…
tn.ai(2024-08-03). Iran, Qatar Weigh Plans to Broaden Ties.tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Qatari emir and the vice president of Iran discussed plans to expand relations between the two countries.
The Independent(2024-08-03). NARO earmarks 1000 prototype products.independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Agricultural Research Organization (NARO) has embarked on the promotion of new agricultural technologies aimed at boosting production at the farm level. NARO's Deputy Director General in charge of agricultural technology promotion, Dr. Sadik Kassim, says that for the past decade, their work had been centered on only …
UMMID(2024-08-03). Sher-e-Bhopal Arif Aqueel passes away, MP Muslims feel orphaned.ummid.com The passing away of veteran Congress leader Arif Aqueel, who was a former minister in the Madhya Pradesh Government, has left a void on the political canvas with regards to Muslims in the state in general and Bhopal in particular.
Charu Walikhanna(2024-08-03). Sita Returns: Modern India Through Her Eyes.fairobserver.com She turns her disappointment into triumph. Her grief into joy. Her rejections into approvals. If no one believes in her It does not matter. She believes in herself. Nothing stops her. No one can touch her. She is woman Sita, born of the earth, raised among sages, the non-uterine daughter of King Janak of Mithila,…
UMMID(2024-08-03). KEAM 2024 Option Registration begins, Allotment on Aug 7.ummid.com Office of the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE) has asked the students, who have cleared KEAM 2024 and are seeking admission in Engineering and Pharmacy courses, to complete option registration through its official website cee.kerala.gov.in.
The Independent(2024-08-03). Ugandans celebrate Cheptegei's gold victory.independent.co.ug KAMPALA, Uganda | Xinhua | Ugandans are celebrating their first gold medal won by Joshua Cheptegei at the on-going Paris Olympics 2024 in France. The top athlete and world record holder Cheptegei won a gold medal in the 10,000m final on Friday night in Paris. He set an Olympic record of 26 minutes, 43.14 seconds …
UMMID(2024-08-03). MHT CET 2024 Engineering FE Merit List – Direct Link.ummid.com Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell is set to publish on its official website fe2024.mahacet.org today i.e. Saturday August 03, 2024 Provisional Merit List containing the names of the students who have registered for admission to First Year Engineering (FE) B.E. and B.Tech four year courses for the academic year 2024-25.
sputnikglobe(2024-08-03). Trump Agrees to Debate Kamala Harris on Fox News.sputnikglobe.com Trump had previously demurred over the prospect of a televised debate with Harris, only suggesting he would "probably" commit to the idea once she is officially made the Democratic Party nominee.
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2024-08-03). Once a bariatric surgery patient, nurse now inspires others.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Eastern Caribbean or Western Caribbean, lounging on the ship or island hopping, Julie Pulmano's love language is "any vacation on a boat." The 60-year-old nurse has been on more than two dozen cruises in her life — including the one where she met her husband, Sherman. Of all the cruises she's taken, though, one stands out in Julie's mind. "I was going up the stairs on a ship, and I was having chest pain and…
newleftreview(2024-08-03). Cédric Durand: Landscapes of Capital.newleftreview.org A critical engagement with the work of Brett Christophers, whose books—The New Enclosure, Rentier Capitalism, Our Lives in Their Portfolios and The Price Is Wrong—unfold a novel critique of the 'rentier stage' of contemporary capitalism, in the tradition of radical historical geography developed by Lefebvre, Harvey and Davis.
UMMID(2024-08-03). Watch Malaysia PM Anwar's Tribute to Ismail Haniyeh removed by Facebook.ummid.com Tech giant Meta is facing flak from the Malaysian administration for removing from the Facebook page of Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim a post tagged with a video paying tribute to slain Hamas Political Bureau Chief Ismail Haniyeh. Watch the video here.
hindustantimes(2024-08-03). Biden Cancels Deal With 9/11 'Mastermind' Amid Backlash By Vance, Victims' Kin | Khalid | Bin Laden.hindustantimes.com US defence secretary Llyod Austin on August 2 scrapped a plea agreement of the three accused of 9/11 attacks. In a memo sent to Susan Escallier, who is overseeing the war court proceedings, Austin reinstated the death penalty for Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and two of his accomplices, Walid Muhammad Salih Mubarak Bin Attash and Mustafa Ahmed Adam al-Hawsawi.
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2024-08-03). Mayo Clinic Minute: Why skipping breakfast can be bad for your heart.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Some say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Is it really? That's up for debate. However, skipping the first meal is not the healthiest choice and can even put someone at risk for health issues. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Francisco Lopez-Jimenez, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, explains why. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute https://youtu.be/NOPItPAnq70 Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 10) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: …
UMMID(2024-08-03). Hamas Chief Ismail Haniyeh assassinated in Tehran.ummid.com Hamas Chief Ismail Haniyeh and one of his bodyguards have been assassinated in what the Palestinian Resistance said "a treacherous Zionist raid on his residence in the Iranian capital Tehran" early in the morning Wednesday July 31, 2024.
Urban CNY News(2024-08-03). MoveOn Endorses John Mannion in NY-22.urbancny.com Syracuse, NY — On Tuesday July 31st, MoveOn announced their official backing of Democratic nominee for New York's 22nd Congressional District John Mannion in his bid to flip the critical swing district from red to blue. Spectrum News first reported the announcement. New York's 22nd Congressional District is one of the most flippable seats in the country. National Journal lists Brandon Williams as the most vulnerable House Republican in the country. Cook Political Report rates this race "Lean Democrat" and Inside Elections rates it "Tilt Democratic." National Journal also lists the race as Democrats' top pic…
Dan Williams(2024-08-03). Olympic gold medalist Maurice Greene discusses the 100m race.america.cgtn.com In track and field at the Paris Olympics, the men's and women's 100 meters is always a major draw. Maurice Greene, double gold winner for Team USA at Sydney 2000, says the recent emergence of top-tier sprinters from Asia and Africa has been a major plus for the sprint events.
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2024-08-03). Mayo Clinic offers new innovative therapy to treat atrial fibrillation.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Cardiologists in Mayo Clinic's Heart Rhythm Clinic are using a new innovative energy source to safely and successfully treat a common type of heart arrhythmia. The therapy, called pulsed field ablation (PFA), has received Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval and represents a significant milestone in treating atrial fibrillation (AFib). The irregular and often very rapid heart rhythm of AFib can lead to blood clots in the heart, increasing a patient's risk of…
tn.ai(2024-08-03). Iran Petrochemical Achievements Exhibition to Be Held Next Week.tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — An exhibition of the achievements of Iran's petrochemical industry will be held in Tehran on August 4-5, 2024 on the sidelines of the 15th Iran International Petrochemical Forum (IPF).
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2024-08-03). NIH award supports new center at Mayo Clinic for health disparities in uterine fibroid treatment.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Uterine fibroids, noncancerous tumors of the uterus, affect about 70% of white women and up to 90% of Black women according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Fibroid symptoms may include heavy menstrual bleeding, pelvic pain, bowel and bladder problems, and sometimes infertility and miscarriage. For women of African descent, fibroids may develop at an earlier age and be more frequent and severe. Many women, particularly Black women, are likely to undergo hysterectomy to…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2024-08-03). Mayo Clinic Minute: Navigating nutrition for heart health.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Could a short diet questionnaire encourage patients to make better food choices and improve heart health? In the past, your healthcare team had to rely on lengthy surveys to better understand what you were eating. But that's all changed with the Mini-EAT assessment tool. Dr. Francisco Lopez-Jimenez, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, explains how this free, relatively new technology is helping patients and healthcare professionals. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute https://youtu.be/kmDKDTbg_78 Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 05) is…
The Independent(2024-08-03). Kwoyelo's Trial: ICD Judges hear assessors opinion, judgement set for August 13.independent.co.ug GULU, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Judges at the International Crimes Division of the High Court have convened a sitting at Gulu High Court to hear the opinions of assessors on the trial of former Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) rebel commander Thomas Kwoyelo. The session that was held on Friday is part of the court's proceedings …
Ramesh Thakur(2024-08-03). The Road to Kamalot.dailysceptic.org As a diversity pick thrice over — female, black, South Asian — with no popular mandate, Kamala Harris is the perfect candidate for the modern Democratic Party, says Ramesh Thakur. The election is Trump's to lose.
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2024-08-03). In case you missed it: This week's Top 5 stories on social media.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Check out a few of the most popular News Network stories on @mayoclinic social media this past week. Mayo Clinic Minute: Why skipping breakfast can be bad for your heart Some say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Is it really? That's up for debate. However, skipping the first meal is not the healthiest choice and can even put someone at risk for health issues. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Francisco…
noemail(2024-08-03). Pune Honors Over 80 CA Exam Rank Holders to Inspire Aspiring Students.devdiscourse.com Pune honored over 80 rank holders of the CA exam at a felicitation ceremony organized by Vsmart Academy. The event took place at Vivekananda Auditorium of MIT in Kothrud, with key figures like CA Durgesh Kabra, CA Vishal Bhattad, and others in attendance.
| REUTERS | (2003-08-24). Pentagon chief cancels plea deals with three 9/11 suspects.tribune.com.pk US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Friday revoked plea deals agreed to earlier this week with the man accused of masterminding the Sept. 11 attacks, Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, and two accomplices, who are held at the US military prison at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. | The Pentagon said on Wednesday the plea deals had been entered into but did not elaborate on details. A US official said they almost certainly involved guilty pleas in exchange for taking the death penalty off the table. | However on Friday, Austin relieved Susan Escallier, who oversees the Pentagon's Guantanamo war court, of her authority to enter into…
Liliana Segura(2024-08-03). Bitcoin Bros and the MAGA Faithful Converge in Nashville — and Embrace an Alternate Reality.theintercept.com It was an hour before the motorcade was set to arrive in downtown Nashville, and the lady in the "Trump Save America" T-shirt was explaining why she hates Kamala Harris. "I'm not meaning to say I'm a prejudiced person," she began. Of the many ways to end such a sentence, none were promising. I assumed she would call the vice president a "DEI hire," as right-wing pundits had done all week. But she veered in a different direction. | Harris, the woman went on, believes in pushing homosexuality, transgenderism, and "people acting like cats and dogs." At her grandniece's public school in Kentucky, students identify…
Hugo GABBERO(2024-08-03). Russia: Human rights defender Oleg Orlov released.fidh.org On August 1, 2024, Oleg Orlov was released as part of a prisoner exchange after more than five months of arbitrary detention and years of judicial harassment. The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders (FIDH-OMCT) is deeply relieved by the news and welcomes the efforts of the countries that contributed to his release. The Observatory however recalls that he should never have been detained in the first place and calls on all other human rights defenders and political (…) | – |
Mark Niu(2024-08-03). The impact of the tech sector on the U.S. presidential election.america.cgtn.com As U.S. presidential candidates Donald Trump and Kamala Harris crisscross the country drumming up support, one special sector both have their eyes on is the tech world. Support there could result in raising hundreds of millions of dollars and also spreading valuable influence. Mark Niu has the details on who's backing the candidates.
The Independent(2024-08-03). BBC faces scrutiny over handling of child abuse image scandal.independent.co.ug LONDON, UK | Xinhua | The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is facing scrutiny over its handling of the child abuse image scandal involving one of its highest-paid former presenters. Huw Edwards, a renowned BBC newsreader known for covering high-profile events such as the death and funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, pleaded guilty on Wednesday to …
The Independent(2024-08-03). Eastern DR Congo buffeted by fresh flareups with ADF, M23 rebels.independent.co.ug KINSHASA, DR Congo | Xinhua | People in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have lately been caught up in fresh fighting pitting government troops against two rebel groups, the March 23 Movement (M23) and the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF). FIGHTING AGAINST ADF In Cantine, a village in the eastern North Kivu Province, …
newleftreview(2024-08-03). Tony Wood: Mexico in Flux.newleftreview.org Against the rightward trend of the Old World, countries in Latin America continue to favour governments of the left. The resounding mandate for Claudia Sheinbaum in Mexico's presidential election confirms Morena's hegemony within the new party system. Where exactly on the political map should its project be placed?
Peter Crimmins(2024-08-03). Mural Arts unveils first of six youth anti-violence mural project.whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Mural Arts Philadelphia and the city's Parks and Recreation Department are partnering with children to design and install six anti-violence murals at six recreation centers around Philadelphia. | The first mural unveiled at the Markward Recreation Center in Fitler Square was designed by a group of 5-12 year-old children in an after school program, under the tutelage of lead artist Calo Rosa. | "The design includes the energy that the kids will put in their drawings," said Ro…
The Independent(2024-08-03). DPP opposes bail for Akamba, Mutembuli and Namujju.independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Director of Public Prosecutions-DPP has asked the Anti-Corruption Court to deny bail to three Members of Parliament who are facing corruption charges. The MPs are: Yusuf Mutembuli (Bunyole East), a resident of Bweyogerere Kirinya in Kira Municipality, Wakiso district, Paul Akamba (Busiki) resident of Kyanja Balagade Rise Nakawa Division …
Urban CNY News(2024-08-03). Community Folk Art Center — August Events.urbancny.com What's going on at the Community Folk Art Center in August Poetic Black Fusion Writing Workshop Join us at The Community Folk Art Center on Wednesday, August 28th at 6: 00 PM for Poetic Black Fusion Writers Workshop! This month's session will highlight Black August and the works of Amir Baraka, Nikki Giovanni, Haki Madhubuti, Sonia Sanchez, The Last Poets, Caroline Rogers, and Gil Scott-Heron. Wednesday, August 28th 6: 00 — 8: 00 PM | Community Folk Art Center Register Here CFAC Game Night and Karaoke It's time for community game night! Round up your friends and come on down to the Community Folk Art Cent…
| AFP | (2003-08-24). Bangladesh students demand apology, launch civil disobedience movement.tribune.com.pk Student leaders rallied Bangladeshis on Saturday for a nationwide civil disobedience campaign as Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's government weathered a worsening backlash over a deadly police crackdown on protesters. | Rallies against civil service job quotas sparked days of mayhem last month that killed more than 200 people in some of the worst unrest of Hasina's 15-year tenure. | Troop deployments briefly restored order but crowds hit the streets in huge numbers after Friday prayers in the Muslim-majority nation, heeding a call by student leaders to press the government for more concessions. | Students Agains…
UMMID(2024-08-03). Rise and Fall of Benjamin Netanyahu.ummid.com Benjamin Netanyahu had hoped to press the reset button and return to his silly theories about the irrelevance of Palestine to the Middle East, and the world. He was proven wrong, again, making him a false prophet or at best a failed leader.
| xinhua. | (2003-08-24). 10 dead in Russia building collapse.tribune.com.pk Ten people were found killed as the search and rescue operations concluded in the Russian city of Nizhny Tagil following the partial collapse of a residential building, local authorities said on Saturday. | "At present, debris removal is underway. Earlier, the governor instructed the immediate commencement of debris clearing as soon as the search and rescue operation concluded," the regional information policy department said. | The tragedy occurred on Thursday when two entrances of a five-story gas-powered building in Nizhny Tagil, a city located in Russia's Sverdlovsk Oblast, caved in due to an explosion of…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2024-08-03). New research discovers a new combination of therapy for people with a type of leukemia, leading them to live longer.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — In a new multicenter international study led by the Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center, researchers found that people with the B-cell precursor subtype of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (BCP-ALL), who also lacked a genetic abnormality known as the Philadelphia chromosome and were in remission with no trace of cancer, showed significantly higher survival rates when blinatumomab was added to their chemotherapy treatment. The randomized study results are published this month in the New England…
UMMID(2024-08-03). Tamil Nadu: Registration for MBBS, BDS Counselling 2024 Begins.ummid.com The Directorate of Medical Education Tamil Nadu (DME Tamil Nadu) has started through its official website tnmedicalselection.net Online Registration of the students wishing to participate in TN MBBS / BDS Counselling for NEET UG 2024 based admission in different Medical Courses for the academic year 2024-25.
The Independent(2024-08-03). Deputy Secretary to the Treasury: Loan repayments are chocking Uganda.independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda has joined the international chorus urging for the reform of international financial architecture. The Deputy Secretary to the Treasury, Patrick Ocailap says reforming the international financial architecture is imperative to give developing countries like Uganda a fair chance to turn its immense potential into opportunities to overcome future challenges. …
Alasdair Baverstock(2024-08-03). Chinese auto brands build service infrastructure in Mexico.america.cgtn.com While Chinese auto brands like BYD, Chirey and Changan are becoming well-known as they expand into global markets, the challenge of creating brand-loyalty can be difficult to achieve. Requiring customer relations and service infrastructure means building those supply chains in countries like Mexico where sales have gone far better than expected. CGTN's Alasdair Baverstock reports.
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2024-08-03). Health concerns with wildfire smoke.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Canadian and California wildfires are generating a lot of smoke, which is causing air quality issues in some places. Dr. Jesse Bracamonte, a Mayo Clinic family medicine physician, warns, "Smoke, in general, can affect anyone's health, particularly if they're in areas where wildfires are occurring. It can cause anything from eye irritation to respiratory infection; Generally, respiratory issues and difficulty breathing; even placing your heart at risk for cardiac strain." He adds that the smoky…
UMMID(2024-08-03). UGEAC 2024 Round 1 Seat Allotment Result Today – Direct Link.ummid.com Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECE) is set to publish on its official website bceceadmissions.nic.in result of the First Round Seat Allotment of Under Graduate Engineering Admission Counselling [UGEAC] 2024 today i.e. Wednesday July 31, 2024.
| Anadolu Agency | (2003-08-24). Ban on Bangladesh's Jamaat-e-Islami draws mixed reactions.tribune.com.pk The decision to ban the opposition Jamaat-e-Islami party was "long overdue," Bangladesh's Law Minister Anisul Huq has told Anadolu. | The government of the South Asian nation issued on Thursday a circular under the Anti-Terrorism Act of 2009, prohibiting all political activities of the country's largest religiopolitical party, Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, and its student wing, Bangladesh Islami Chhatra Shibir. | The ruling Awami League government has accused Jamaat and Shibir of violent attacks on government properties during the ongoing student-led protests demanding reform of government job quotas. The demons…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2024-08-03). Mayo Clinic Minute: Reducing thumb arthritis pain.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Thousands of Americans suffer from thumb arthritis. This disorder can greatly affect daily life and can make it a struggle to do simple things like opening doors or holding objects. Dr. Sanj Kakar, a Mayo Clinic orthopedic surgeon who specializes in wrist and hand disorders, explains the condition and available treatments. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute https://youtu.be/G1XIf_w-mIE Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 05) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo Clinic…
Hemant Kanakia(2024-08-03). FO ∞ Talks: Make Sense of the Maker Space Movement in India.fairobserver.com There is a lack of innovation in India. India scarcely produces inventions that change the world. Ironically, a nation with so many engineers, software houses and global research centers has generated few technological advances with global impact. What innovation India does have is driven by entrepreneurs wanting to create startup companies. These are uncommon, as…
Staff(2024-08-03). Irán revela detalles sobre el asesinato del líder de Hamás.cubadebate.cu El país persa vuelve a acusar a Israel, apoyado por EE.UU., del ataque perpetrado contra Ismail Haniya. Según las investigaciones, fue disparado un proyectil de corto alcance con una ojiva de unos 7 kilogramos desde fuera de la zona del alojamiento donde se encontraba Haniya en Teherán, lo que resultó en una fuerte explosión.
Staff(2024-08-03). Manipulación mediática y política sobre Venezuela intenta imponer calumnias sobre Cuba.cubadebate.cu Sobre la base de una burda fabricación del Diario de las Américas, en consonancia con su línea editorial sobre Cuba, se citó a una fuente anónima para maliciosamente transformar el tráfico regular de vuelos entre Cuba y Venezuela, en un supuesto movimiento extraordinario de personas y documentación, ligadas a los acontecimientos que se desarrollan en Venezuela desde el domingo 28 de julio.
Staff(2024-08-03). Pentágono anula acuerdos para evitar pena de muerte a acusados del 11-S.cubadebate.cu El secretario de Defensa de Estados Unidos, Lloyd Austin, revocó el acuerdo de culpabilidad de Khalid Shaikh Mohammad, el principal acusado del atentado terrorista al Centro Mundial de Comercio en Nueva York el 11 de septiembre de 2001. Austin firmó un memorando en el que se reserva la autoridad específica para celebrar acuerdos previos al juicio con los acusados.
Staff(2024-08-03). Se forma la tormenta tropical Debby en el Golfo de México.cubadebate.cu La zona de bajas presiones que se desplazó durante el día de hoy por el occidente del país en las primeras horas de la tarde emergió al golfo de México. En ese periodo ha producido lluvias sobre el occidente y centro, con un acumulado de 83 milímetros en Topes de Collantes, Sancti Spiritus entre las 8 de la mañana y las 2 de la tarde de hoy.
Staff(2024-08-03). Estados Unidos enviará refuerzos militares a Oriente Medio.cubadebate.cu Según fuentes citadas por Reuters, entre las fuerzas que se está considerando desplegar figuran aviones y medios navales. Singh, reiteró que se trata de capacidades "destinadas a enviar un mensaje de disuasión". El anuncio se produce después que Irán y sus aliados en la región amenazaran con represalias por los asesinatos del líder del movimiento palestino Hamás.
Pablo Rafael Fuentes(2024-08-03). Venezuela: Tribunal Supremo de Justicia solicitó entrega de documentos electorales.radiohc.cu La Habana, 3 ago (RHC) El Tribunal Supremo de Justicia (TSJ) de Venezuela solicitó al Consejo Nacional Electoral consignar en tres días documentos vinculados a las elecciones presidenciales del 28 de julio, en los que Nicolás Maduro resultó vencedor, trascendió hoy.
Pablo Rafael Fuentes(2024-08-03). Expira plazo de cese al fuego entre Gobierno de Colombia y ELN.radiohc.cu La Habana, 3 ago (RHC) El cese al fuego decretado entre el Gobierno de Colombia y el Ejército de Liberación Nacional (ELN) expira hoy en medio de crecientes reclamos por parte de diversos sectores para que las partes retomen los diálogos actualmente congelados.
María Candela(2024-08-03). Feria de Empleo se extiende a otros sectores de la sociedad cubana.radiohc.cu En Cuba van ganando terreno las denominadas Ferias de Empleo, una opción válida para propiciar el acceso a un trabajo de calidad que responda a las expectativas y aspiraciones del mayor número de cubanos…
María Candela(2024-08-03). Júbilo de Cienfuegos provincia destacada nacional en jornada por aniversario 64 de la Federación de Mujeres Cubanas.radiohc.cu Cienfuegos, 3 ago (RHC) La Federación de Mujeres Cubanas (FMC) en esta provincia Destacada en la Emulación Nacional por el 23 de agosto, llega al Aniversario 64 de creada la organización de masas, con el mismo júbilo del calor que tenemos ahora, de compromisos, entusiasmo y alegría expresa la Secretaria General de la FMC en el centro y sur, Ana Avis Gómez.
Pablo Rafael Fuentes(2024-08-03). La manipulación mediática y política sobre Venezuela intenta imponer calumnias sobre Cuba.radiohc.cu La Habana, 3 ago (RHC) La Declaración del Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores del 31 de julio de 2024, denunció que el pueblo venezolano enfrenta la manipulación mediática y política junto al acoso imperialista, la intromisión externa, y la arremetida oportunista de las oligarquías y sus representantes.
Pablo Rafael Fuentes(2024-08-03). Delegación de Cuba homenajeó en Angola a héroes de ambos países.radiohc.cu La Habana, 3 ago (RHC) El primer ministro de Cuba, Manuel Marrero, encabezó hoy la delegación de la isla que rindió tributo al Héroe Nacional y primer presidente de Angola, António Agostinho Neto, y al comandante cubano Raúl Díaz Argàºelles.
Pablo Rafael Fuentes(2024-08-03). Gremio de abogados de EE.UU. reconoce proceso electoral en Venezuela.radiohc.cu La Habana, 3 ago (RHC) El Gremio Nacional de Abogados de Estados Unidos afirmó que observó en Venezuela un proceso profundamente participativo y pluralista en el que hoy el pueblo está vinculado directamente en la vida social y política de su nación.
Pablo Rafael Fuentes(2024-08-03). Pueden ser numerosas las lluvias en occidente y centro.radiohc.cu La Habana, 3 ago (RHC) La influencia de la extensa área de nublados asociada a la activa onda tropical con un centro de bajas presiones, que desde ayer transita sobre el territorio nacional y hoy debe salir a las aguas del estrecho de la Florida, mantendrá elevada la probabilidad de ocurrencia de numerosos chubascos, lluvias y tormentas eléctricas en el occidente y centro de Cuba.
Pablo Rafael Fuentes(2024-08-03). Intercambia Primer ministro de Cuba con colaboradores en Angola.radiohc.cu La Habana, 3 ago (RHC) La compleja situación por la que atraviesa Cuba y las acciones para reimpulsar su economía centraron hoy el diálogo entre el primer ministro, Manuel Marrero, y una representación de los colaboradores de la isla en Angola.
Pablo Rafael Fuentes(2024-08-03). Cuba septuplicará generación de energía por radiación solar.radiohc.cu La Habana, 3 ago (RHC) Cuba septuplicará la generación de energía con el uso de la radiación solar mediante un macroprograma inversionista que apuesta hoy por el cambio de su matriz energética y soberanía en ese ámbito, aseguró un experto.
Pablo Rafael Fuentes(2024-08-03). EE.UU. envía refuerzos de guerra al Medio Oriente.radiohc.cu La Habana, 3 ago (RHC) Estados Unidos decidió enviar un grupo de ataque de portaaviones, un escuadrón de cazas y buques de guerra adicionales a Medio Oriente para su apoyo a Israel, cuando crecen hoy las tensiones en la región con Irán.
prensa(2024-08-03). Fausto Jones Huala. Nueva víctima de la persecución contra el pueblo mapuche.indybay.org via Kaos en la red : El hermano del lonko mapuche Facundo Jones Huala fue hallado sin vida al mediodía de este jueves en el interior de una vivienda en la ciudad argentina de Bariloche. Su madre responsabilizó al Estado argentino y al chileno de su muerte.
Pablo Rafael Fuentes(2024-08-03). Hurón Azul rememora primeros pasos del pintor cubano Carlos Enríquez.radiohc.cu La Habana, 3 ago (RHC) La Casa Museo Hurón Azul rinde hoy homenaje a uno de los pintores más icónicos de la vanguardia cubana: Carlos Enríquez (1900-1957), al conmemorarse el aniversario 124 de su natalicio.
Pablo Rafael Fuentes(2024-08-03). Felicita Cuba a To Lam, secretario general del Partido en Vietnam.radiohc.cu La Habana, 3 ago (RHC) Miguel Díaz-Canel, Primer Secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y Presidente de la República, transmitió hoy las más sinceras y cálidas felicitaciones al presidente To Lam, por su elección como Secretario General del Partido Comunista de Vietnam.
Pablo Rafael Fuentes(2024-08-03). Primer ministro de Cuba rendirá homenaje a Héroe Nacional de Angola.radiohc.cu La Habana, 3 ago (RHC) El primer ministro de Cuba, Manuel Marrero, rendirá homenaje hoy al Héroe Nacional y primer presidente de Angola, António Agostinho Neto, como parte del programa de su visita de trabajo a este país.
Pablo Rafael Fuentes(2024-08-03). Ratifican en Angola solidaridad inquebrantable con Cuba.radiohc.cu La Habana, 3 ago (RHC) Grupos de amistad y solidaridad con Cuba y cubanos residentes en Angola ratificaron el apoyo y amistad con la isla y su pueblo, al cual agradecieron por la ayuda brindada para preservar la independencia del país.
Pablo Rafael Fuentes(2024-08-03). Exigen desde India total solidaridad con palestinos.radiohc.cu La Habana, 3 ago (RHC) Representantes de organizaciones de izquierda de India exigieron hoy una total solidaridad desde el país surasiático a la causa palestina mediante la suspensión de todo acuerdo con el régimen sionista de Israel.
Pablo Rafael Fuentes(2024-08-03). Literatura japonesa en espacio cubano Sábado del Libro.radiohc.cu La Habana, 3 ago (RHC) El tradicional espacio Sábado del Libro, en esta capital, acogerá hoy la presentación del título Cierto hombre, del escritor japonés Keiichiro Hirano, publicado por la Editorial Arte y Literatura.
María Candela(2024-08-03). Guatemala: Porfía infinita.radiohc.cu El enfrentamiento entre el ahora presidente de Guatemala, Bernardo Arévalo, y la fiscal general, Consuelo Porras, ha perdurado, mientras muchos exhortan en el país a no desviar la atención de agudos problemas sociales.
Pablo Rafael Fuentes(2024-08-03). Ratifica Díaz-Canel apoyo al presidente Nicolás Maduro.radiohc.cu La Habana, 3 ago (RHC) Vi por Telesur tu comparecencia ante la prensa, y vuelvo a felicitarte, hermano Nicolás Maduro, declaró hoy Miguel Díaz-Canel, Primer Secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba.
Working Class History(2024-07-28). 27 July 1988: Iranian prisoners massacred.indybay.org Initially prisoners who supported the People's Mojahedin Organization of Iran were targeted, but in late August, communist and left-wing prisoners began to be murdered.
Staff(2024-07-28). Israel's defense minister: Hezbollah 'will pay the price' for deadly Majdal Shams attack.haaretz.com 12 children, teens killed in Hezbollah rocket strike on Israel's Majdal Shams ‚ñ Israeli soldier dies from wounds sustained in Gaza combat last week, IDF announces ‚ñ Lebanese report: Israel carries out series of strikes north of Tyre and in south Lebanon ‚ñ Iran's Foreign Ministry warns about any new 'Israeli adventure' in Lebanon ‚ñ Israel's Foreign Ministry Spokesperson: 'Hezbollah is the entity that is unequivocally responsible for yesterday's massacre'…
Staff(2024-07-28). Report: Israeli retaliation in Lebanon 'certain,' talks underway to avert strike on Beirut.haaretz.com IDF: Two soldiers seriously wounded in southern Gaza ‚ñ 12 children, teens killed in Hezbollah rocket strike on Israel's Majdal Shams ‚ñ Israeli soldier dies from wounds sustained in Gaza combat last week, IDF announces ‚ñ Lebanese report: Israel carries out series of strikes north of Tyre and in south Lebanon ‚ñ Iran's Foreign Ministry warns about any new 'Israeli adventure' in Lebanon ‚ñ Israel's Foreign Ministry Spokesperson: 'Hezbollah is the entity that is unequivocally responsible for Saturday's massacre'…
| Anadolu Agency | (2024-07-28). Israeli PM Netanyahu threatens Hezbollah over Golan Heights missile strike.tribune.com.pk Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu threatened to make Hezbollah pay a "heavy price" Saturday after a missile attack killed 12 people and injured 25 in the town of Druze in Majdal Shams in the northern occupied Golan Heights. | Netanyahu's office said he spoke via telephone with Sheikh Mowafaq Tarif, the spiritual leader of the Druze community in Israel and told him that Tel Aviv "will not overlook" the attack. | "Hezbollah will pay a heavy price which it has not paid up to now," said Netanyahu, without providing details. | The Israeli army accused Hezbollah for the attack but the Lebanese group denied r…
sputnikglobe(2024-07-28). Israeli Foreign Ministry Announces Last Chance to Prevent War With Lebanon.sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Israel, in connection with the attack on Golan Heights, has declared that the only way to prevent a potential war with Lebanon is for the Lebanese Shia movement Hezbollah to withdraw its forces, Israeli Foreign Ministry spokesperson Oren Marmorstein said on Sunday.
Oded Yaron(2024-07-28). 'Dumb' but heavy: The Iranian-made rocket Hezbollah launched at Majdal Shams.haaretz.com The Falaq 1 was developed in the 1990s in Iran and was intended to provide the army with heavy rocket artillery, capable of striking bunkers and other targets, and during the Syrian Civil War, it was used by Hezbollah and the Syrian army. Since January, Hezbollah has launched these rockets dozens of times toward Israel…
Raphaël Lopoukhine(2024-07-28). Guinea: 7 days to go before historic verdict in the 28 September 2009 massacre trial.fidh.org • The trial at first instance of the 28 September 2009 stadium massacre in Guinea is nearing its end, with a verdict expected on 31 July. • The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH), the Organisation guinéenne de défense des droits de l'homme et du citoyen (OGDH), and the Association des victimes, parents et amis du 28 septembre 2009 (AVIPA), are civil parties supporting 736 victims. • The 11 defendants, including Moussa Dadis Camara, the former President of Guinea at the (…) | – |
newarab(2024-07-28). Rocket kills 12 in occupied Golan amid Israel-Hezbollah flare-up.newarab.com A rocket allegedly fired from Lebanon hit a football pitch in an Arab town in the The Israeli army claimed Hezbollah fired the deadly rocket that killed the youngsters aged between 10 and 20 years when they were hit on the pitch in the Druze town of Majdal Shams. | Many residents of the town retain Syrian nationality decades after the territory's occupation in the 1967 A…
newarab(2024-07-28). Khan Younis fighting displaces 180,000 Gazans in four days: UN.newarab.com More than 180,000 Palestinians have fled I Recent "intensified hostilities" in the Khan Younis area, more than nine months into the Israel-Hamas war, have fuelled "new waves of internal displacement across Gaza", said the UN humanitarian agency, OCHA. | It said that "about 182,000 people" have been displaced from central…
newarab(2024-07-28). Algerians honour victims of French massacre at Olympics ceremony.newarab.com Algeria reminded France of a particularly dark chapter of its colonial past during an otherwise Algerian athletes brought red roses on their boat as they paraded for the event, and then tossed them into the river to honour victims of
newarab(2024-07-28). US allows some Lebanese to stay amid Israel-Hezbollah tension.newarab.com The United States is deferring the removal of certain Lebanese citizens from the country, The deferred designation, which lasts 18 months, allows Lebanese citizens to remain in the country with the right to work, according to a memorandum Biden sent to the Department of Homeland Security. | "Humanitarian c…
newarab(2024-07-28). Israel army says readying 'decisive' push against Hezbollah.newarab.com An Israeli military commander said Friday that troops in the country's north were preparing for Israeli forces have traded near-daily fire with Hamas ally Hezbollah since the Gaza war began on October 7. | Major General Ori Gordin, Israel's commanding officer in the north, told troops that "we have already eliminated more than 500 terrorists in Lebanon, the great majority of them from Hezbollah", an Israeli army statement…
Larry Johnson(2024-07-28). Talking Trump Assassination and Ukrainian Disaster with Stephen Gardner and Rachel Blevins.sonar21.com I also want to use this post as an open thread to discuss your reaction to the opening ceremony at the Olympics. Despite some gaslighting, with a few morons gushing over the magnificent display of art, most people still have their sanity and are universally appalled. | I think that the words, "crazed" and "deranged," only begin to describe the depraved minds of the organizers who thought this was an appropriate way to open the Olympics. I recommend boycotting, not only the Olympics, but any company that is advertising. This display had one positive outcome — it united Christians, Muslims, Buddhists…
hindustantimes(2024-07-28). Panic In Israel Over Hezbollah War? IDF Commanders Meet; Netanyahu Takes Emergency Flight To…hindustantimes.com Hectic activity was reported in the Israeli government and military after a rocket hit Majdal Shams in Israeli-occupied Golan Heights on July 27. The attack killed at least 12 people, aged between 10 and 20 years, as per reports. Israel blamed Hezbollah and vowed revenge, even as the Lebanese group denied its role. I.D.F.'s commanding officer of northern command chaired a situational assessment meeting, attended by the C.O. of the 210th division. Meanwhile, Israeli PM Netanyahu cut short his U.S. trip to return home earlier.
hindustantimes(2024-07-28). In Putin Ally Nation, US Base Attacked For 3rd Time In Just 24 Hours Amid Israel-Hezbollah War Fear.hindustantimes.com Third strike on US Conoco base in eastern Syria's Deir Ezzor province in 24 hours. Al Mayadeen reported that multiple rockets targeted the American base on the evening of July 27. The first attack on US Conoco Base took place late on Friday night when several rockets were fired. Soon, in the wee hours of July 27, five rockets in a single strike hit the US base in Syria.
hindustantimes(2024-07-28). Not Enemy Rocket, But Israel's Own Missile Misfired, Killed Kids: Hezbollah Mouthpiece Claim | Golan.hindustantimes.com Hezbollah-affiliated al Mayadeen on July 27 reported, citing Israeli media, that the explosion in Majdal Shams in occupied Golan Heights may have been caused by an Iron Dome anti-air missile that deviated off its course. This comes after the Lebanese militant group denied any involvement and responsibility for a deadly strike on Majdal Shams in which at least 12 people have been killed and 19 others wounded.
hindustantimes(2024-07-28). Russia's Big Warning Amid Israel-Hezbollah War Fear After Golan Heights Attack: 'Unacceptable'.hindustantimes.com Russia has reacted to escalating fears of an all-out war between Israel and Hezbollah. Russian Foreign Minister said Moscow condemns all terrorist actions by an entity. Sergey Lavrov recalled that Moscow equally condemned Hamas attack on Israel on October 7. The comments come amid a new escalation on Israeli-Lebanese border. Watch for more.
tn.ai(2024-07-28). Rocket Strike in Golan Heights Kills 10 as Israel Blames Hezbollah.tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A rocket strike in Syria's Israeli-occupied Golan Heights killed at least 10 settlers, with Israel attributing the attack to Hezbollah, despite the Lebanese resistance group's strong denial of involvement.
Amos Harel(2024-07-28). Israel and Hezbollah closer than ever to all-out war.haaretz.com The Russian roulette Israel has been playing in the north gave way in Madjal Shams on Saturday, when Hezbollah responded to an Israeli attack on its operatives. PM Netanyahu could only participate in defense consultations from afar, given his insistence on extending his Washington trip…
ptcnews.tv(2024-07-28). 12 killed in Hezbollah rocket attack at football ground in Golan Heights, says Israel.ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Twelve people, including children, were killed by a rocket attack on a football field in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights on Saturday, according to Israeli authorities. They blamed Hezbollah and threatened to exact a hefty price on the Lebanese organisation, which is supported by Iran.The worst strike to have occurred in Israel or Israeli-annexed territory since the beginning of the Gaza conflict was denied by Hezbollah. Fears of a full-scale battle between the heavily armed enemies have increased since the incident, which drastically escalated hostilities in the combat fought alongside the Gaza…
Pressenza IPA(2024-07-28). Pressenza news agency celebrated the launch of its Arabic-language edition.pressenza.com In front of a large international audience, Pressenza news agency celebrated the launch of its Arabic edition. | Of particular interest on the occasion was the participation in the celebration of journalists, educators and human rights activists from Libya, Palestine, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, Syria and Morocco, who congratulated the initiative and expressed the importance and need to spread the culture of peace and nonviolence in the Arab world. | Very relevant in this context was the presence of graduates and professors of the Academic University for Nonviolence and Human Rights (AUNOHR) from Lebanon. Founded in 2…
Allison Kaplan Sommer(2024-07-28). The Druze community in Israel, explained.haaretz.com The Druze in Israel are mourning the deaths of 12 children in a rocket strike from Lebanon on the Golan Heights. The close-knit community plays a key part in Israeli military and society, but is also divided on those issues. Who are the Druze, what is their relationship with communities across the Middle East and how has the latest war affected them?
newarab(2024-07-28). Lebanon's Habib ready for fairytale clash with Alcaraz.newarab.com Now, because of a quirk of fate, the Houston-born 25-year-old will walk out on Court Suzanne Lenglen on Saturday to face Carlos Alcaraz in the first round of the men's singles. | Ranked 275th in the ATP's singles rankings, Habib was only slated to play doubles in Paris w…
hindustantimes(2024-07-28). In First Attack On Israel's Ashkelon In A Month, Surprise Rocket Blitz From Outside Lebanon | Gaza.hindustantimes.com Palestine Islamic Jihad targeted southern Israel's coastal town of Ashkelon on July 27. PIJ militants fired a barrage of rockets from the besieged Gaza Strip towards Ashkelon town. IDF said that one projectile was shot down by the Iron Dome, while the other two struck open areas. This was reportedly the first time in a month when Ashkelon was targeted. Watch…
Ben Norton, Geopolitical Economy.(2024-07-28). Nicaragua Says USA Should Disappear If Palestine Can't Have A State.popularresistance.org Nicaragua's President Daniel Ortega blasted Western support for Israel in its war on Gaza and asked, if the Palestinian people are not allowed to have a state, why does the United States itself have the right to exist? | Ortega accused Israel of committing genocide in Gaza, and noted that the Western governments arming Tel Aviv are complicit in its crimes. | The Nicaraguan president made these remarks at an event in Managua honoring the 45th anniversary of the Sandinista Revolution on July 19. He was joined by Palestinian revolutionary Leila Khaled, who denounced imperialism and neocolonialism.
Colonel Ann Wright, Popular Resistance.(2024-07-28). Israel's 'Useful Idiots' Are The US Congress And The Biden Administration.popularresistance.org Israeli Prime Minister's invitation to speak at the U.S. Congress as his government conducts a genocide on Palestinians in Gaza and brutality of illegal settlers toward Palestinian land owners in the West Bank, is incredibly outrageous. | The remark by Netanyahu in his address to the Congress on July 24 that those who challenge the genocide and protest U.S. complicity in the murder of 39,000 Palestinians in the past nine months and tens of thousands still buried underneath the rubble of destroyed homes and apartment buildings, in schools, hospitals and tents are "useful idiots" of Iran was particularly ironic.
UMMID(2024-07-28). You, your govt are barbaric, India's Priyanka rips into Netanyahu.ummid.com Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Friday condemned Benjamin Netanyahu and his far right Zionist government in Israel over the genocidal war in Gaza that has killed or injured over a lakh Palestinians since Oct 7.
Ray Acheson(2024-07-28). Gun Violence and the Marketing of Militarism.counterpunch.org Image by Heather Mount. | Between armed violence and fascism within the United States and the US government's support for genocide abroad, manufacturers of weapons are profiting wildly. Within the US, arms producers are responsible for fueling war crimes in Gaza and mass shootings across the United States. The profit models of these companies are the same: more violence means more customers. Stoke the fear, fury, and legitimacy of conflict to sell more of your product. Generate a public culture receptive to the idea of weapons as the answer to insecurity, including through the construction and entrenchment of…
mforinoco(2024-07-28). 45 Years After Its Revolution, Nicaragua Offers the World a Better Way Forward.orinocotribune.com By Gloria Guillo — Jul 23, 2024 | Despite Continued U.S. Destabilization Efforts, Egalitarian and Just Principles Flourish | On July 19th, the people of Nicaragua and more than 700 international guests and official delegations from nations around the world celebrated the 45th anniversary of its revolution against the United States-installed puppet dictator, Anastasio Somoza, and the re-assertion of its sovereignty and independence. | President Daniel Ortega and Vice President Rosario Murillo welcomed government representatives and personalities from nations such as Austria, Belgium, Germany, Italy, Denmark,…
Raphaël Lopoukhine(2024-07-28). FIDH Calls on IOC to Address Human Rights Violations in Palestine.fidh.org In an open letter to Dr. Thomas Bach, President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) has urgently called for immediate and effective measures in response to the escalating and deteriorating situation in the occupied Palestinian territory, particularly in Gaza. Drawing on the precedent set by the IOC's actions against Russia and Belarus, as well as the recent International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruling, FIDH emphasizes the (…) | – |
Binoy Kampmark(2024-07-28). The Olympic Games: Perennially Costly and Always Over Budget.dissidentvoice.org Another entertainingly corrupt sporting event has just started in Paris, opening with a barge packed ceremony on the Seine. Thousands of simpering commentators, paid-up media gawkers and bored influencers have been ready with their computers, phones and confected dreams. As always, the Olympics throws up the question about how far the host city has managed …
ecns.cn(2024-07-28). China launches world's largest earthquake early warning system.ecns.cn China's national earthquake early warning project has officially entered full operation after five years of construction, making people in populous and quake-prone areas able to receive the first warnings in just seven seconds on average after an earthquake occurs.
newarab(2024-07-28). Gaza mediators, Israel spy chief to meet in Rome – Egypt media.newarab.com Egyptian, Qatari and US "A four-way meeting between Egyptian officials and their American and Qatari counterparts, in the presence of Israel's intelligence chief, will be held in Rome on Sunday to reach an agreement on a truce in Gaza," Al-Qahera news, which has links to Egyptian intelligence, reported on Friday, citing a "senior official" who was not identified. | Egy…
newleftreview(2024-07-28). 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.
newarab(2024-07-28). Iraq's request to move Israel flag rejected by Olympic chiefs.newarab.com The head of Iraq's delegation said Olympic chiefs had rejected their request not to display Israel's flag next to Iraq's during the Iraq's men's football team beat Ukraine 2-1 on Wednesday in Lyon and lost 3-1 to Argentina on Saturday. | "When we arrived at Lyon Stadium (Wednesday), we found the Iraqi flag displayed next to the Israeli flag," despite Israel's team not having any matches in Lyon, Herda Raouf told AFP. | Raouf, whose country does not recognise the Israeli state and supports the Palestinian c…
newarab(2024-07-28). Israeli strike on UNRWA-run school in central Gaza kills 30.newarab.com This live blog has now ended. Make sure to follow us for the latest news on Gaza's health ministry said an Israeli strike hit a Warplanes targeted the school that was sheltering displaced people in Deir al-Balah, in the centra…
hindustantimes(2024-07-28). Netanyahu's 'Sabotage' Truce Deal Mission Successful? Hamas Gives Decision Even Before Receiving…hindustantimes.com Hamas militant group has refused to review new proposals for a hostage-ceasefire deal, according to a report by al Mayadeen on July 27. It said that Hamas insists on adopting the latest proposal that Israel had submitted to the mediators. The reaction came after Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu recently added new conditions to the hostage-ceasefire deal. Watch…
newarab(2024-07-28). Moroccans protest Israel's war on Gaza for 42nd week in row.newarab.com Thousands took to the streets after Friday prayers in dozens of demonstrations, The New Arab's Arabic edition Al-Araby Al-Jadeed reported. | Vigils were organised in cities including Agadir, Fez, Marrakesh, and Tangier, called for…
tn.ai(2024-07-28). Germany Should Take Consequences of Ban on Islamic Centers: Iranian Diplomat.tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The caretaker foreign minister of Iran cautioned Germany that it will have to accept the consequences of its decision to shut down the Islamic Center Hamburg (IZH) and its subsidiary organizations, denouncing the political move which he said serves the interests of Israel.
| Reuters | (2024-07-28). Israel's new demands complicate Gaza truce agreement.tribune.com.pk Israel is seeking changes to a plan for a Gaza truce and the release of hostages by Hamas, complicating a final deal to halt nine months of combat that have devastated the enclave, according to a Western official, a Palestinian and two Egyptian sources. | Israel says that displaced Palestinians should be screened as they return to the enclave's north when the ceasefire begins, retreating from an agreement to allow civilians who fled south to freely return home, the four sources told Reuters. | Israeli negotiators "want a vetting mechanism for civilian populations returning to the north of Gaza, where they fear…
Peter Maiden(2024-07-28). Fresno's Raza Against War protests against Netanyahu's speech in Washington.indybay.org Raza Against War has been protesting the war on Gaza weekly at Fresno's Federal Building. On Wednesday, July 24 they focused the demonstration on the speech being given by Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu in Washington, D.C.
UMMID(2024-07-28). China seals Hamas, Fatah unity govt deal in Gaza.ummid.com In a landmark development, the Palestinian leadership associated with 14 factions including Fatah and Hamas, Tuesday signed a deal in China for joint control and rebuilding of Gaza once Israel ends its genocidal war in the besieged enclave.
Emma Paling(2024-07-28). Companies Ask Court To Keep Their Israel Export Details Secret.indybay.org TTM Technologies, General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada, GeoSpectrum Technologies and Excelitas asked for orders to keep details of their export permits confidential or stated their intention or potential intention to seek such orders.
Staff(2024-07-28). UNRWA says Israel's bill to ban organisation erodes very foundations of international law.muslimmirror.comBy Muslim Mirror Staff The United Nations (UN) cautioned on Friday that the bills recently passed at the Israeli parliament, the Knesset, targeting the UNRWA "erode the very foundations of international law." UNRWA Deputy Commissioner General Antonia De Meo, during a briefing to the United Nations Security Council, said, "These bills make a travesty of …
Redazione Italia(2024-07-28). The Beijing Declaration and Chinese Diplomacy in the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict.pressenza.com In a significant diplomatic breakthrough, China has facilitated the "Beijing Declaration," a key development in the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict. This agreement, which brings together 14 Palestinian political factions, signifies a major step towards Palestinian unity and a revitalized push for peace. Unlike previous agreements, the Beijing Declaration offers a genuinely transformative potential, representing a substantial shift in the dynamics of conflict resolution. | By Herta Manenti | Signed on July 25, 2024, the Beijing Declaration marks a historic moment for Palestinian reconciliation. For the first…
newarab(2024-07-28). Nine in every 10 people in Gaza forcibly displaced by Israel.newarab.com Nine out of every 10 people in The relief agency said that the majority of families in Gaza have now been forced to seek shelter in overcrowded schools, destroyed buildings or even amid piles of rubbish. | Many forcibly displaced Palestinians have also been forced to make tents out of scrap…
Staff(2024-07-28). UNRWA says Israel's bill to ban organisation erodes very foundations of international law.muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror Staff The United Nations (UN) cautioned on Friday that the bills recently passed at the Israeli parliament, the Knesset, targeting the UNRWA "erode the very foundations of international law." UNRWA Deputy Commissioner General Antonia De Meo, during a briefing to the United Nations Security Council, said, "These bills make a travesty of …
newarab(2024-07-28). Historic river parade launches Paris Olympics.newarab.com A historic boat parade down Braving torrential rain, some 300,000 people lined the river banks to cheer on the armada carrying competitors past the city's iconic sights: the Eiffel Tower bearing the five Olympic rings, the Louvre and Notre Dame Cathedral.
newarab(2024-07-28). At least 22 killed in RSF attack on Sudan's Al-Fashir: activists.newarab.com A pro-democracy group said Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) The Al-Fashir Resistance Committees said on Facebook that the RSF had fired artillery shells on markets, hospitals and apartments in a surge of violence after weeks of stalemate on that front in the country's civil war. | T…
newarab(2024-07-28). Iraqi judoka positive for anabolic steroids, provisionally suspended.newarab.com Iraqi judoka Sajjad Ghanim Sehen Sehen was provisionally suspended on Friday after he tested positive for anabolic steroids, The athlete, who can request a test of a B sample, has been banned from any activity during the The ITA, which is in charge of anti-doping tests during the Games, said the judoka's sample dated from July 23, with the positive test reported two days later.
newarab(2024-07-28). Turkey's 'voluntary returns' splits Syrian families apart.newarab.com Syrian refugee women are being forcibly deported from Turkey, accused of not having the correct official papers or having entered Turkey via illegal routes; the Turkish authorities appear to arbitrarily impose these measures under the guise of "voluntary return" — a cruel procedure separating women from their families and casting them into the squalid misery of the
newarab(2024-07-28). Turkey stages artillery strikes on Kurdish fighters in Iraq.newarab.com Turkey staged new artillery strikes against Kurdish separatist positions in While President Recep Tayyip Erdogan this month said operations against the "In line with our right to self-defence… air…
mforinoco(2024-07-28). The Decisive Hour.orinocotribune.com By Tulio Camacho — Jul 26, 2024 | Venezuela is experiencing one of the most complex political and social situations in its history since its founding. This Sunday, July 28, presidential elections will be held in which not only will the person who will govern the destiny of the nation for the next 6 years be chosen, but also the direction that our country will take between two antagonistic models of society, economic management and conception of the human being. | On the one hand, the Bolivarian model, initiated after the rise to power of Commander Hugo Chavez in 1999 and which has been developed since the be…
Atilio Borón(2024-07-28). Argentina: Democratic Involution.orinocotribune.com By Atilio Boron — Jul 21, 2024 | Javier Milei's government is sliding Argentina towards a crisis of unprecedented proportions. An integral, multidimensional, multifaceted crisis. The unlikely candidate for the Nobel Prize in Economics is sinking the main economic indicators to unprecedented levels. Activity indicators are falling, factories are running at half speed, retailers are seeing their sales plummet, inflation is far from being abated, the dollar is soaring, unemployment is growing uncontrollably and workers' salaries, whether registered or precarious, as well as retirement and pension amounts, are c…
People's Dispatch.(2024-07-28). Mainstream Media Scales Up Attacks Against Maduro Ahead Of Elections.popularresistance.org On Sunday, the people of Venezuela will head to the polls to elect their next president. The 21 million eligible voters in Venezuela have the opportunity to pick between 10 candidates from a broad range of political parties and currents. The two projected front runners however, are from completely opposite ends of the spectrum: incumbent President Nicolás Maduro and candidate for the right-wing Unitary Democratic Platform, Edmundo González. | As election day comes closer, and international mainstream media pays more attention to what is happening in the Caribbean country, several dominant patterns have emerged in…
John Kiriakou, Consortium News.(2024-07-28). The South Korean 'Spy' Affair.popularresistance.org The major media outlets earlier this month ran breathless headlines about a former C.I.A. officer "caught spying for South Korea." | The BBC, for example, wrote "Ex-CIA Analyst Charged with Spying for South Korea." The Los Angeles Times wrote, "Sloppy Spycraft? Indictment of a Former CIA Analyst Embarrasses South Korea." Even the venerable Time Magazine disingenuously wrote, "Former CIA Office Charged with Being Secret Agent." | The problem is that literally none of those headlines were true. | Sue Mi Terry, a former Korea analyst for the C.I.A., a former deputy national intelligence officer for the Koreas, and a…
Staff(2024-07-28). 20 Years Of Struggle: Free the Holy Land 5, Palestinian political prisoners in US jails!samidoun.net FREE THE HOLY LAND 5! FREE ALL PALESTINIAN PRISONERS! Today, July 27th, 2024, marks 20 years since FBI agents raided the homes of Mufid Abdulqader, Ghassan Elashi, Shukri Abu Baker, and Abdulrahman Odeh, kidnapped them, terrorized their families, charged them with crimes they did not commit, and held them for ten days before allowing them …
Editor(2024-07-28). New Resource Aims to Bring More Adolescent Brain Science Into Juvenile Courtrooms.scheerpost.com By Jeremy Loudenback / The Imprint Defense attorneys working in juvenile courts scrutinize evidence, cross-examine police and advocate for specialized services for their young clients. But with heavy caseloads and little time to prepare for hearings, it can be difficult to build a case around the fundamentals of adolescent development and youth crime. Topics like …
ecns.cn(2024-07-28). China still a hot spot for foreign firms.ecns.cn China's constantly improving business environment is boosting its attractiveness among multinational corporations, which is reflected by the increasing number of MNCs planning to expand their presence in the world's second-largest economy, trade promotion officials said on Friday.
ecns.cn(2024-07-28). Two Chinese sites added to World Heritage List.ecns.cn China's Badain Jaran Desert: Towers of Sand and Lakes, and the Migratory Bird Sanctuaries along the Coast of the Yellow Sea-Bohai Gulf of China (Phase II) successfully passed the review process on Friday by the World Heritage Committee to be included on the World Heritage List.
ecns.cn(2024-07-28). Paris opens Olympics with River Seine spectacular.ecns.cn Even with trickling rain and imminent security risks dampening part of the mood, Paris has delivered on its promise of raising the curtain on the 2024 Olympics in its uniquely romantic manner.
ecns.cn(2024-07-28). Authorities warn about overseas telecom fraud.ecns.cn China's judicial authorities warned on Friday about the rapid increase of overseas "technology parks" and "industrial parks" serving as venues for telecom fraud, as they exhibit characteristics of organized operations, and have precise division of labor and a transnational layout.
ecns.cn(2024-07-28). Typhoon Gaemi hammers Fujian.ecns.cn Disaster relief work is well-organized and proceeding smoothly in Fujian after it was hit by Typhoon Gaemi, the third typhoon of the year, which made its second landfall in the province on Thursday evening.
ecns.cn(2024-07-28). Meeting shows desire to stabilize ties.ecns.cn Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar on Thursday in Vientiane, Laos, on the sidelines of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations foreign ministers' meeting.
ecns.cn(2024-07-28). Chinese tech shines at the Paris Olympics.ecns.cn The roundness, hardness, weight, and elasticity are all within tolerances that exceed the standards set by the International Table Tennis Federation.
ecns.cn(2024-07-28). China looks forward to Brazil's worldies in BRI cooperation: Chinese FM.ecns.cn China welcomes Brazil to join the Belt and Road family as soon as possible and looks forward to Brazil's worldies in Belt and Road cooperation," a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said at a regular press conference on Thursday.
ecns.cn(2024-07-28). Beijing works to promote peace talks.ecns.cn Beijing said it will kick off the fourth round of shuttle diplomacy to promote the de-escalation of the prolonged Ukraine crisis, the country's latest efforts to promote peace talks on the issue.
ecns.cn(2024-07-28). Countdown to CIIE begins.ecns.cn Preparations are in full swing for the seventh China International Import Expo, which is set to take place from Nov 5 to 10.
ecns.cn(2024-07-28). Paris 2024 | China issues stamps to greet upcoming Olympic Games.ecns.cn China issued a set of 2 special stamps to mark the upcoming 33rd Olympic Games in Paris, France. The set of stamps has a face value of 2.40 yuan ($0.33) with a circulation of 6.269 million copies.
ecns.cn(2024-07-28). Measures in place to help typhoon-hit areas.ecns.cn The central government has activated emergency response to Typhoon Gaemi, which has severely affected East China's Fujian province after making its second landfall in the province on Thursday night.
ecns.cn(2024-07-28). HK hopes to achieve more glory in Paris.ecns.cn Hong Kong people are rallying in full force to support local athletes to achieve stellar results at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, with various events being launched across the city to amplify sporting excitement.
ecns.cn(2024-07-28). UNESCO inscribes Beijing Central Axis on World Heritage List.ecns.cn The Beijing Central Axis, which traces its origins to the 13th century and took its shape in the 16th century, is a remarkable urban feature. Stretching 7.8 kilometers from the north to the south of Beijing, it is recognized as the world's longest urban axis.
ecns.cn(2024-07-28). Foreign Experts' Insights: China's Green Lifestyles.ecns.cn The 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China convened its third plenary session in Beijing from July 15 to 18. Several international dignitaries and experts had interviews previously, regarding topics such as Chinese modernization and China's green development.
ecns.cn(2024-07-28). Xi chairs meeting on flood control and disaster relief.ecns.cn The Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee held a meeting on July 25 to discuss and arrange work related to flood control and disaster relief. Xi Jinping, general secretary of the CPC Central Committee, presided over the meeting and delivered an important speech.
ecns.cn(2024-07-28). More oversight for payment platforms.ecns.cn China released a set of detailed rules on Friday to strengthen supervision of payment platforms, in a bid to ensure the healthy and sustainable development of the sector.
ecns.cn(2024-07-28). Foreign envoys hail plenum's new blueprint.ecns.cn They said that the landmark Party meeting, which was held from July 15 to 18, has worked out a blueprint for China's steady development in the coming years, which, in turn, will create opportunities for the rest of the world.
ecns.cn(2024-07-28). China's central SOEs to invest over 3t yuan in equipment upgrades.ecns.cn China's centrally-administered State-owned enterprises will invest over 3 trillion yuan ($413.94 billion) for large-scale equipment upgrades over the next five years, aiming to stay at the forefront of the latest technological and industrial advancements.
ecns.cn(2024-07-28). Chinese Olympic athletes get set for golden Games.ecns.cn Han conveyed the cordial greetings and best wishes of President Xi to the whole delegation, talked with athletes about their lives in the village and urged them to serve as good ambassadors of cultural exchanges during the Games.
aa.com.tr(2024-07-28). Milli cimnastikàßiler Paris 2024'te madalyaya "gà∂z" kƒ±rptƒ±.aa.com.tr Paris 2024 Olimpiyat Oyunlarƒ±'nda finale yàºkselen Tàºrk cimnastiƒüinin tek olimpiyat madalyalƒ± sporcusu Ferhat Arƒ±can ile dàºnya ve Avrupa ≈üampiyonu Adem Asil, gà∂zlerini yine madalyaya àßevirdi.
aa.com.tr(2024-07-28). Devlet korumasƒ±nda 15 bin àßocuk aile ortamƒ±nda bàºyàºyor.aa.com.tr Aile ve Sosyal Hizmetler Bakanƒ± Mahinur àñzdemir Gà∂kta≈ü, halihazƒ±rda 1185 àßocuk evi, 115 àßocuk evleri sitesi ve 62 ihtisasla≈ütƒ±rƒ±lmƒ±≈ü àßocuk evleri sitesi aracƒ±lƒ±ƒüƒ±yla 15 bin àßocuƒüun saƒülƒ±klƒ± ve aile ortamƒ±nda bàºyàºmelerini saƒüladƒ±klarƒ±nƒ± bildirdi.
aa.com.tr(2024-07-28). Turistik Diyarbakƒ±r Ekspresi, Time dergisinin en iyi 100 listesinde.aa.com.tr Ula≈ütƒ±rma ve Altyapƒ± Bakanƒ± Uraloƒülu, "Bà∂lge ekonomisini canlandƒ±rmaya katkƒ± saƒülayan Turistik Diyarbakƒ±r Ekspresiyle, gàºzergah boyunca buralardaki tarihi ve kàºltàºrel deƒüerler ile doƒüa harikasƒ± manzaralarƒ± gà∂rme imkanƒ± sunuldu." ifadesini kullandƒ±.
aa.com.tr(2024-07-28). Kahramanmara≈ü'ta 13 bin yƒ±llƒ±k olduƒüu tahmin edilen diki≈ü malzemeleri bulundu.aa.com.tr Doƒüu Akdeniz'den Orta Anadolu'ya, Kafkas coƒürafyasƒ±ndan Doƒüu Akdeniz'e geàßi≈ü noktasƒ±nda yer alan Kahramanmara≈ü'taki Direkli Maƒüarasƒ±'nda yàºràºtàºlen kazƒ± àßalƒ±≈ümalarƒ±nda 13 bin yƒ±llƒ±k olduƒüu tahmin edilen toplu iƒüne ve diki≈ü iƒünesi bulundu.
aa.com.tr(2024-07-28). 4. Ulusal Arktik Bilimsel Ara≈ütƒ±rma Seferi tamamlandƒ±.aa.com.tr Dà∂rdàºncຠUlusal Arktik Bilimsel Ara≈ütƒ±rma Seferi'ni geràßekle≈ütiren, aralarƒ±nda yabancƒ± bilim insanlarƒ±nƒ±n da bulunduƒüu 11 ki≈üilik bilim ekibi, 1 ay sàºren àßalƒ±≈ümalarƒ±nƒ± tamamlayarak Türkiye'ye dà∂nàº≈ü yaptƒ±.
aa.com.tr(2024-07-28). Vergi dàºzenlemesi geliri artƒ±racak, kayƒ±t dƒ±≈üƒ±yla màºcadeleyi hƒ±zlandƒ±racak.aa.com.tr TBMM Genel Kurulunda kabul edilen Vergi Kanunlarƒ± ile Bazƒ± Kanunlarda Deƒüi≈üiklik Yapƒ±lmasƒ±na Dair Kanun'la doƒürudan vergilerin payƒ±nƒ±n ve vergiye uyumun artƒ±rƒ±lmasƒ±, vergilemede gàºvenliƒüin saƒülanmasƒ± ve kayƒ±t dƒ±≈üƒ±lƒ±kla màºcadele hedefleniyor.
aa.com.tr(2024-07-28). Klasik Tàºrk màºziƒüinin dehasƒ±: Tanburi Cemil Bey.aa.com.tr Sanatà߃±, ta≈ü plaklara yaptƒ±ƒüƒ± taksim kayƒ±tlarƒ±, makam, àºslup ve tavƒ±r aà߃±sƒ±ndan bàºyàºk à∂nem ta≈üƒ±masƒ±nƒ±n yanƒ± sƒ±ra tek ba≈üƒ±na halka aà߃±k konser veren ilk Tàºrk musikisi sanatkarƒ± olarak da tarihe adƒ±nƒ± yazdƒ±rdƒ±.
aa.com.tr(2024-07-28). "ƒ∞nebolu'dan Ankara'ya ƒ∞stiklal Sàºràº≈üàº" ikinci gàºnàºnde devam ediyor.aa.com.tr Kurtulu≈ü Sava≈üƒ±'nda ƒ∞stanbul ve Rusya'dan deniz yoluyla ƒ∞nebolu Limanƒ±'na gelen cephanelerin cepheye ta≈üƒ±ndƒ±ƒüƒ± ƒ∞stiklal Yolu'nda, motosikletlerle geràßekle≈ütirilen sàºràº≈üàºn ikinci gàºnàºnde motosikletàßiler Kastamonu'dan Ankara'ya hareket etti.
aa.com.tr(2024-07-28). Yàºksek Askeri ≈ûura bu hafta toplanƒ±yor.aa.com.tr Cumhurba≈ükanƒ± Erdoƒüan ba≈ükanlƒ±ƒüƒ±nda yapƒ±lacak YA≈û'ta albaylarƒ±n terfileri ile gà∂rev sàºrelerinin uzatƒ±lmasƒ± i≈ülemlerinin yanƒ± sƒ±ra generallerin terfi ve atama dosyalarƒ± ele alƒ±nacak.
aa.com.tr(2024-07-28). Hazine ve Maliye Bakanlƒ±ƒüƒ±ndan vergi incelemelerine ili≈ükin aà߃±klama.aa.com.tr Hazine ve Maliye Bakanlƒ±ƒüƒ±, Vergi Denetim Kurulunun risk analiz sistemi àºzerinden yaptƒ±ƒüƒ± tespitler neticesinde, 2 bin 815 bàºyàºk màºkellefin halihazƒ±rda toplam yàºzde 27'si nezdinde vergi incelemelerine devam edildiƒüini bildirdi.
aa.com.tr(2024-07-28). Bilim insanlarƒ±nƒ±n kuzey kutup rotasƒ±: Arktik Okyanusu.aa.com.tr Cumhurba≈ükanlƒ±ƒüƒ± himayelerinde, Sanayi ve Teknoloji Bakanlƒ±ƒüƒ± uhdesinde, TàúBƒ∞TAK MAM Kutup Ara≈ütƒ±rmalarƒ± Enstitàºsຠkoordinasyonunda bu yƒ±l 4.'sຠdàºzenlenen Ulusal Arktik Bilimsel Ara≈ütƒ±rma Seferi Ekibi, 16 farklƒ± projeyi tamamlayarak yurda dà∂ndàº.
geo.tv(2024-07-28). Iran's Pezeshkian officially gets presidential powers after supreme leader's nod.geo.tv Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei gives a Presidential decree to country's president-elect Masoud Pezeshkian during an endorsement ceremony in Tehran, Iran, July 28, 2024. — ReutersKhamenei endorses vote for "popular" Masoud Pezeshkian.Supreme leader grants presidential powers…
geo.tv(2024-07-28). US elections: Trump says Christians won't have to vote after November polls.geo.tv Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. President Donald Trump speaks at Turning Point Action's The Believers Summit 2024 in West Palm Beach, Florida, US on July 26, 2024. — Reuters Trump calls on Christians to get out and vote in November elections.He says, "we'll have it…
geo.tv(2024-07-28). US election: JD Vance fires back at Harris' loyalty claims at St Cloud Rally.geo.tv JD Vance blasts Kamala Harris for questioning his loyalty. —ReutersRepublican vice-presidential candidate JD Vance blasts Kamala Harris at a campaign rally in St Cloud, Minnesota, on Saturday after she commented on his "loyalty" in a video posted on YouTube….
geo.tv(2024-07-28). Musk mocks Harris with AI-generated parody video on X after Obama's endorsement.geo.tv Elon Musk re-shares a parody video of Kamala Harris on X. —ReutersFollowing former president Barack Obama and his wife Michelle endorsment of Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris, billionaire Elon Musk mocked the vice president by resharing a parody video of her…
geo.tv(2024-07-28). Musk faces backlash for breaching X's policies with parody video of Harris.geo.tv Elon Musk criticised over violating X's policies. —ReutersElon Musk is facing criticism for violating social media platform X's policies after he reshared a parody video of Kamala Harris on his X handle. Earlier on Friday, the CEO of Tesla reposted an AI-generated…
ICRC(2024-07-28). Environmental wartime protection is central to the protection of civilians.icrc.org Statement delivered by Laetitia Courtois, Permanent Observer and Head of Delegation, at UN Security Council Arria-Formula Meeting "Stepping up Preventive Action: From Environment Challenges to Opportunities for Peace" on 8 July 2024 in New York City.
ICRC(2024-07-28). ICRC Annual Report 2023.icrc.org In a year beset with overlapping crises and humanitarian needs of unprecedented scale, the ICRC's mandate and mission remained as relevant as ever.
Brenda Norrell(2024-07-28). Governments and Corporations Have Blood on Their Hands, Indigenous Tell United Nations.indybay.org Governments around the world have blood on their hands, and the racism and abuse is often masked by the wealth and power of both governments, and the corporations that fund and fuel them, the testimony before the United Nations Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples revealed in Geneva during July.
Phil Pasquini(2024-07-28). Moldova – US Relations, More Important than Ever.indybay.org With a population of 3.3 million, the landlocked Republic of Moldova bordered by Ukraine and Romania first became independent with the demise of the Soviet Union in 1991. Since that time in its formative growth, it has suffered many challenges in establishing itself as an independent democratic nation through political, ethnic, social and economic changes.
TROY E. MASON(2024-07-28). Infinity Markers: A universal marker signifying the place someone has died inadvertently.indybay.org I have invented a universal headstone/marker to be placed at the site of a person's last breath of life. This marker would display, the name, birthdate death date and city/ country of origin and a photograph of the deceased upon a stainless steel placque with 2 9″ crystal's joined at the base with an infinity symbol through both crystals.
Patricia Hammer, Magdalena Kanther(2024-07-28). Donald Trump and George Orwell.indybay.org Orwell's work provides a roadmap for understanding the current political situation. "That kind of unreality that is propagated as reality is what people feel reminded of and that's why they keep coming back. " The 'alternative facts' are a key term for Trump's policies & his handling of facts and also lies.
Au Loong-Yu(2024-07-28). The beginning of the end of China's rise?internationalviewpoint.org Speaking with Federico Fuentes for LINKS International Journal of Socialist Renewal, Au discusses the factors that fueled China's phenomenal economic rise, how they have begun to exhaust themselves, and the significance of the White Paper movement, which he argues heralds a new period in Chinese politics. | – | / |
Dan La Botz(2024-07-28). Trump, Biden and Divine Intervention.internationalviewpoint.org A couple of weeks ago. Biden said, "Only the 'Lord Almighty' could convince me to quit." Well, apparently, He did, for Joe Biden has quit the presidential race and endorsed his vice president, Kamala Harris for president. Harris—or some other candidate—will have to be chosen at the Democratic Party Convention to be held from August 19-22. If the Democrats choose someone other than Harris, it could cost them support from women and Black voters. And, if Harris, they must also choose a vice-presidential running mate, preferably a white man from a swing state, like North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper, Pennsylv…
Amandla!(2024-07-28). It's time for the left to talk.internationalviewpoint.org The 2024 national and provincial elections represent a critical turning point in South African politics. The results are a massive setback for the ANC, which is now forced into a humiliating coalition with theDemocratic Alliance. For Cosatu and the SACP, they represent a huge disaster. In effect, they signal the last rites for the Tripartite Alliance, which may continue in name but will have no effect in the political shaping of things. We have to ask: will the dramatic reversal in fortunes of the once dynamic and powerful workers movement be sufficient to bring about a shake-up. sufficient for a new path for the…
Staff(2024-07-28). Mosques along Kanwar Yatra route hidden with cloth sheets in Uttarakhand's Haridwar.muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror Staff Two mosques and a shrine along the route of the Kanwar Yatra in Uttarakhand's Haridwar were on Friday morning hidden from view with large white sheets. Following the video becoming viral on social media and mass condemnations, the sheets were removed later in the day. Satpal Maharaj, the minister in charge …
Staff(2024-07-28). Mosques along Kanwar Yatra route hidden with cloth sheets in Uttarakhand's Haridwar.muslimmirror.comBy Muslim Mirror Staff Two mosques and a shrine along the route of the Kanwar Yatra in Uttarakhand's Haridwar were on Friday morning hidden from view with large white sheets. Following the video becoming viral on social media and mass condemnations, the sheets were removed later in the day. Satpal Maharaj, the minister in charge …
Oraily Madruga Rios(2024-07-28). Pres. Maduro casts his vote in elections.plenglish.com Caracas, Jul 28 (Prensa Latina) Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro cast on Sunday his vote in the presidential elections and called on the people to go to the polls in which 10 candidates are participating.
Elsy Fors Garzon(2024-07-28). Caravan in Miami will ask for lifting of US blockade on Cuba.plenglish.com Washington, July 28 (Prensa Latina) Voices against the blockade on Cuba will be heard today in different cities inside and outside the United States, one of them in Miami, where they will gather at the international airport of that city in southern Florida.
Ileana Ferrer Fonte(2024-07-28). Evening pays tribute to Cuban culture and history in New York City.plenglish.com New York, US, Jul 28 (Prensa Latina) An evening dedicated to National Rebelliousness Day paid tribute to the Cuban culture in this city, as part of a Week of Cuban Art and Revolution that ended this Saturday.
Elsy Fors Garzon(2024-07-28). Diaz-Canel: Chávez's legacy mobilizes Venezuela.plenglish.com Havana, Jul 28 (Prensa Latina) The thought of Hugo Chávez (1954-2013) lives on and mobilizes his people in another civic day of the Bolivarian Revolution, said today the Cuban president, Miguel Díaz-Canel, on occasion of the 70th birthday of the Venezuelan leader.
Elsy Fors Garzon(2024-07-28). Venezuelan elections begin with 95 percent of tables installed.plenglish.com Caracas, July 28 (Prensa Latina) The president of the National Electoral Council (CNE) of Venezuela, Elvis Amoroso, reported that 95 percent of the electoral tables were installed at the start of today's presidential election, in which 10 candidates are competing.
Oraily Madruga Rios(2024-07-28). Russia to react if the U.S. deploys missiles in Germany.plenglish.com Moscow, Jul 28 (Prensa Latina) Russia will react by deploying short and medium range weapons if the United States deploys its missiles in Germany, President Vladimir Putin warned today.
Elsy Fors Garzon(2024-07-28). In Uruguay, unstoppable solidarity in face of blockade on Cuba.plenglish.com Montevideo, July 28 (Prensa Latina) The Social and Cultural Association of Public Education Students -ASCEEP- and the Federation of University Students of Uruguay (FEUU) expressed their solidarity with Cuba and demanded the end of the US blockade.
Waging Nonviolence(2024-07-28). Inside the struggle to stop the 'social cleansing' of Paris for the Olympics.pressenza.com Aid groups and migrants are mobilizing to provide social services and block the eviction of the most vulnerable people in Paris ahead of the Olympics. | With the approach of the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics, organizers and aid groups are working to ensure the continuation of social services in the city. They are also trying to stop the evictions of over 12,500 of the city's most vulnerable people, who often face the destruction of their dwellings, belongings and documents."Those are their homes, no matter how rough," emphasized Antoine De Clerck, coordinator of La Reverse de la Médaille, or RDLM, a collective of ov…
Giorgio Trucchi(2024-07-28). Costa Rica: "The banana strike, a sign of class identity".pressenza.com 90 years after the historic protest against "Mamita Yunai" in Costa Rica: | On July 16, the National Commission for the Commemoration of the National Day of Banana Workers held a forum as part of the agenda of initiatives for the rescue, vindication and celebration of one of the most relevant milestones in the union history of Costa Rica. Marielos Aguilar, historian and specialist in the history of the Costa Rican social and union movement, spoke with La Rel. | "In Costa Rica, banana workers occupy a very important position in the national labour movement's struggle for rights, especially from the 1930s o…
TASS(2024-07-28). Putin stresses pride for Russia in Navy Day address.tass.com "Russia obtained this critical status owing to its geopolitical position, great geographic discoveries, and the colossal contribution to studies of the World Ocean, the President added…
TASS(2024-07-28). Putin welcomes foreign sailors at Main Naval Parade in St. Petersburg.tass.com The foreign combat ships that participated in Russia's Main Naval Parade on the Neva River included the Algerian Navy's training ship Soummam, the Chinese guided missile destroyer Jiaozuo and the Indian Navy's frigate Tabar…
TASS(2024-07-28). Kazakhstan renews import ban until end of 2024.tass.com The threat remains of wheat imports to the country by gray schemes and its reexport by motor transport from border regions of the Russian Federation…
hindustantimes(2024-07-28). Putin Embarrasses NATO By Capturing Another Ukraine Town, Days After Chasing Off UK Jets | Russia.hindustantimes.com Russia on July 27 claimed to have liberated Lozuvatske village in the Pokrovsk sector of Ukraine's Donetsk region. The Russian defence ministry said its "centre" grouping of forces had captured Lozuvatske, northwest of the Russian-held regional centre of Donetsk. However, Ukraine's general staff made no mention of the settlement in its reports but noted that the area around it was gripped by heavy fighting.
| REUTERS | (2024-07-28). Russia's Kursk oil depot on fire after Ukraine drone attack.tribune.com.pk Three tanks at an oil storage depot in Russia's Kursk region caught fire as a result of a Ukraine-launched drone attack, acting regional Governor Alexei Smirnov said on Sunday. | A fire at one of the tanks was quickly extinguished, but 82 firefighters were involved in trying to put out fires at the other two tanks, using 32 pieces of equipment, Smirnov said on the Telegram messaging app. | The drones also damaged a couple of residential buildings in the region, injuring one person, Smirnov said. Both sides deny targeting civilians in the war Russia launched against its smaller neighbour in February 2022. | Kyi…
| REUTERS | (2024-07-28). Russian shelling kills five in Ukraine.tribune.com.pk Russian shelling killed at least five civilians on Saturday in separate regions of Ukraine, officials said. | In the Kherson region, in Ukraine's south, officials said three people were killed, one in the administrative centre also called Kherson, one outside the city and one near the city of Beryslav, to the north. | Kherson region was occupied in the first days of Russia's February 2022 invasion, but Ukrainian troops recaptured large swathes of it later in the year. Russian troops continue to shell Ukrainian-held areas from new positions. | In the northeastern Sumy region, a border area frequently under Russ…
unitedEditor(2024-07-28). The US Navy builds up to 'West Asian Naval Wars'.uwidata.com By (Ret.) Turkish Staff Navy Captain Halil àñzsaraàß In states, the political power that directs the elements of national power also assigns tasks to the military power. The political power, which foresees that long-term conditions will change positively or negatively, may ask the military power to prepare for more ambitious or, on the contrary, more …
unitedEditor(2024-07-28). The Venezuelan right-wing opposition's plan to sabotage presidential elections.uwidata.com By Yunus Soner, Caracas, Venezuela Venezuela is going to elect its future president today. Parts of the opposition, though, have previously rejected to sign an agreement, promising to recognize the results announced by the National Electoral Council (CNE), the country's only authorized institution to recognize results. Tarek William Saab is the Attorney General of Venezuela. …
yenisafak(2024-07-28). En àßok sahtecilik zeytinyaƒüƒ±nda.yenisafak.com Malumunuz àºzre zeytinyaƒüƒ± denince akla ilk olarak gelen "zeytinyaƒüƒ± gibi àºste à߃±kmak" deyimi ile "zeytinyaƒülƒ± yiyemem aman" tàºrkàºsàºnຠbilmem hatƒ±rladƒ±nƒ±z mƒ±? ƒ∞kisi de ≈üimdilerde geàßerliliƒüini ve geràßekliƒüini korumaya devam ediyor. Her ne kadar tàºrkàºnàºn halk zeytinyaƒüƒ±nƒ± sevmesin diye àßok bilmi≈ülerin mesne…
yenisafak(2024-07-28). Bakan Kacƒ±r'dan olimpiyatlarda madalya kazanan à∂ƒürencilere tebrik: Gururumuz oldular.yenisafak.com Sanayi ve Teknoloji Bakanƒ± Mehmet Fatih Kacƒ±r, uluslararasƒ± matematik, fizik ve bilgisayar olimpiyatlarƒ±nda madalya kazanan à∂ƒürencileri tebrik etti.Kacƒ±r, sosyal medya hesabƒ±ndan yaptƒ±ƒüƒ± payla≈üƒ±mda, "Matematik, fizik, bilgisayar… Madalyalarla dà∂ndàºler, gururumuz oldular. Olimpiyat ≈üampiyonlarƒ±mƒ±zƒ± yàºrekten kutluyorum." ifadelerini kullandƒ±. | Payla≈üƒ±md…
yenisafak(2024-07-28). Milli sporculara pijama giydirdiler!yenisafak.com ƒ∞leti≈üim Akademisyeni Doàß. Dr. ƒ∞lknur Doƒüu àñztàºrk, "Giysi, tasarƒ±m ve aksesuar ile ileti≈üimin paràßasƒ±. Sadece renkler bize ait. Ancak tasarƒ±m kimliksiz. Kàºltàºràºmàºz, bize has bir deƒüerimiz gà∂ràºnàºr deƒüil" aà߃±klamasƒ± yaptƒ±. | Gazeteci àñznur Kàºàßàºker Sirene, "Mete Gazoz ve Busenaz Sàºrmeneli gibi kendi alanƒ±nda efsane iki ismi bu kƒ&plus…
yenisafak(2024-07-28). Cumhurba≈ükanƒ± Erdoƒüan'dan memleketi Rize'de kom≈üu ziyareti.yenisafak.com Toplu aà߃±lƒ±≈ü tà∂reni ve bazƒ± programlara katƒ±lmak àºzere hafta sonunu memleketi Rize'de geàßiren Cumhurba≈ükanƒ± Recep Tayyip Erdoƒüan, Gàºneysu ilàßesinde konakladƒ±ƒüƒ± konutundan sabah saatlerinde à߃±karak, baba ocaƒüƒ±ndaki yakƒ±n kom≈üularƒ±nƒ± ziyaret etti. Bir araya geldiƒüi kom≈üularƒ±na sarƒ±larak hasret gideren…
yenisafak(2024-07-28). CHP'li Bozcaada Belediyesine 'àßevre kirliliƒüi' cezasƒ±.yenisafak.com àáevre, ≈ûehircilik ve ƒ∞klim Deƒüi≈üikliƒüi Bakanlƒ±ƒüƒ±, àßevre kirliliƒüine neden olduƒüu gerekàßesiyle Bozcaada Belediyesine 1 milyon 161 bin lira idari para cezasƒ± uygulandƒ±ƒüƒ±nƒ± ve adli sàºreàß ba≈ülatƒ±ldƒ±ƒüƒ±nƒ± bildirdi. | 1 milyon 161 bin lira idari para cezasƒ±: Bakanlƒ±ktan yapƒ±lan aàß&f…
yenisafak(2024-07-28). Sƒ±caklar tabiatƒ±mƒ±zƒ± bozdu.yenisafak.com Avrupa Birliƒüi'nin Copernicus uydu izleme sistemiyle yapƒ±lan à∂làßàºmlere gà∂re 21 Temmuz, 1940'lardan bu yana kàºresel olarak kaydedilen "en sƒ±cak gàºn" olarak tarihte yerini aldƒ±. Fakat 2024 yƒ±lƒ± iàßin bu ≈üa≈üƒ±rtƒ±cƒ± bir geli≈üme deƒüil. àáàºnkຠbu yƒ±lƒ±n ba≈üƒ±ndan itibaren 182 gàºnden 127'sini "en sƒ±cak gàºn" olarak kayƒ&plus…
yenisafak(2024-07-28). Gerilim tƒ±rmanƒ±yor: ƒ∞srail Làºbnan'ƒ±n gàºneyine hava saldƒ±rƒ±larƒ± dàºzenledi.yenisafak.com ƒ∞srail jetleri Làºbnan'ƒ±n gàºneyinde dà∂rt farklƒ± yere saldƒ±rƒ± dàºzenledi. | Sosyal medyaya yansƒ±yan gà∂ràºntàºlerde, saldƒ±rƒ±ya uƒüradƒ±ƒüƒ± belirtilen yerlerdeki patlamalar ve hareket halindeki ambulanslar dikkat àßekti. | El Meyadin'in haberine gà∂re, saldƒ±rƒ±ya uƒürayan yerler, Làºbnan'ƒ±n gàºneyindeki Hiyam, Kfarkilla, Teyrharfa ve Sur ≈üehri yakƒ&…
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yenisafak(2024-07-28). ƒ∞ran Cumhurba≈ükanƒ± Peze≈ükiyan Hamaney'den mazbatasƒ±nƒ± alarak resmen gà∂reve ba≈üladƒ±.yenisafak.com ƒ∞ran'da 5 Temmuz'da yapƒ±lan cumhurba≈ükanlƒ±ƒüƒ± seàßimlerinin ikinci turunu kazanan Mesud Peze≈ükiyan, mazbatasƒ±nƒ± àºlke lideri Ayetullah Ali Hamaney'den alarak gà∂reve ba≈üladƒ±.ƒ∞ran'ƒ±n ba≈ükenti Tahran'da ƒ∞mam Humeyni Hàºseyniyesi'nde dàºzenlenen mazbata tà∂renine ƒ∞ran lideri Hamaney ile Peze≈ükiyan'ƒ±n yanƒ± sƒ±ra geàßici Cumhurba≈&uu…
newleftreview(2024-07-28). Radhika Desai: Peak Hindutva?newleftreview.org As Modi's BJP loses its overall majority, Radhika Desai examines the part played by India's capitalist conglomerates in his rise—and the contradictions on which their strategy has foundered. The economic crisis of the parched countryside as brake on Hindutva's forward march.
noemail(2024-07-28). Stunning Performances, High Dramas: Paris Olympics Day One Recap.devdiscourse.com The opening day of the Paris Olympic Games featured a mix of stunning performances and high drama across multiple sports. Victor Wembanyama electrified the home crowd by leading France to a 78-66 basketball victory over Brazil, recovering from early mistakes to finish with 19 points. Conversely, Giannis Antetokounmpo's Greece faltered, losing 86-79 to Canada.
The Independent(2024-07-28). Karamoja Regional Council pays tribute to Simon Peter Aleper.independent.co.ug Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Karamoja Regional Council has paid tribute to the former Member of Parliament for Moroto municipality, Simon Peter Aleper. Aleper who was also National Resistance Movement Central Executive Committee Member died in a fatal motor accident at Bukoona along Iganga-Tirinyi road in the wee hours of Tuesday morning while on …
| Pop Culture & Art | (2024-07-28). Pedro Pascal and 'The Fantastic Four' cast discuss film at Comic-Con.tribune.com.pk Marvel Studios' Phase 6 is officially underway, with Pedro Pascal and the new cast of The Fantastic Four taking center stage at San Diego Comic-Con on July 27. | The upcoming film, set for release on July 25, 2025, features Pascal as Reed Richards (Mister Fantastic), Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm (Invisible Woman), Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Ben Grimm (the Thing), and Joseph Quinn as Johnny Storm (the Human Torch). | During the event in Hall H of the San Diego Convention Center, Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige introduced director Matt Shakman. | Although the cast was engaged in preparations for filming starting n…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2024-07-28). In case you missed it: This week's Top 5 stories on social media.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Check out a few of the most popular News Network stories on @mayoclinic social media this past week. Can you prevent cancer with lifestyle changes? Nearly half of cancer deaths in the U.S. are associated with preventable risk factors — such as smoking and alcohol use — according to a new American Cancer Society study. It's never too late to make lifestyle changes that can decrease your risk of cancer. Teamwork and research play a…
| Pop Culture & Art | (2024-07-28). Marvel announces 'Psylocke' comic series at SDCC 2024.tribune.com.pk At San Diego Comic-Con 2024, Marvel Comics revealed its latest project during the X-Men: From the Ashes Panel. | Editor in Chief C.B. Cebulski and Executive Editor Tom Brevoort, alongside several X-Men creators, announced an exciting addition to the X-Men universe—a new solo series titled Psylocke. This ongoing series will debut in November, featuring Alyssa Wong as the writer and Vincenzo Carratù as the artist. | Wong, renowned for their work on Star Wars: Doctor Aphra and Deadpool, will craft the storyline, while Carratù, known for his work on Dracula: Blood Hunt, will provide the artwork…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2024-07-28). Paving the way for future larynx transplants through regenerative science.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Surgeons at Mayo Clinic in Arizona perform a total larynx transplant Mayo Clinic envisions a day when regenerative science makes it possible to offer a total larynx transplant to anyone who needs one. The research team of David Lott, M.D., hopes to overcome a shortage of donor organs and minimize the need for lifelong drugs to prevent organ rejection. Through regenerative sciences, the team is investigating ways a person's own tissue could be used as…
| REUTERS | (2024-07-28). Trump vows to create bitcoin 'stockpile' to compete with China.tribune.com.pk Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump told a bitcoin conference on Saturday that the US must dominate the sector or China would, his latest move to court advocates of cryptocurrency, which Beijing has restricted and which he once dismissed as a "scam." | Speaking at the Bitcoin 2024 convention in Nashville, Trump positioned himself as the pro-cryptocurrency candidate ahead of the Nov. 5 presidential election, saying he would make the U.S. the world's cryptocurrency leader and embrace friendlier regulations than likely Democratic nominee Vice President Kamala Harris. | The Republican Party has promised…
| Reuters | (2024-07-28). Massive California wildfire becomes nation's largest blaze.tribune.com.pk Thousands of firefighters were battling a rapidly expanding wildfire in northern California on Saturday, as the blaze more than doubled in size within 24 hours. | The Park Fire had burned over 350,000 acres (141,640 hectares) approximately 90 miles (144 km) north of Sacramento as of Saturday afternoon, according to Cal Fire. | Cooler temperatures and more humid air were forecasted for the region, potentially aiding efforts to slow the fire's spread, which was still 0% contained. The fire had destroyed 134 structures, authorities reported. | Evacuation orders and warnings were issued for multiple communities ac…
Sophia Schmidt(2024-07-28). A flurry of grant money is flowing to the Philly region for environmental projects.whyy.org Have a question about Philly's neighborhoods or the systems that shape them? PlanPhilly reporters want to hear from you! A surge of federal money for environmental justice and climate action is flowing to the Philadelphia region. | This week, the EPA announced funding coming for upcycling tree waste into wood products in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh and for
noemail(2024-07-28). Australian Prime Minister Announces Major Cabinet Reshuffle.devdiscourse.com Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced a significant cabinet reshuffle on Sunday, following the retirement plans of two senior ministers. The reshuffle, the first since the Labor Party took power in May 2022, aims to rejuvenate the team before the next election anticipated in 2025.
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2024-07-28). Detecting pancreatic cancer through changes in body composition and metabolism.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Abdominal CT scans in the same individual shows profound changes in body composition from 14 months prior (left) to nine months prior (center) to time of pancreatic cancer diagnosis (right). Pancreatic cancer is a formidable disease, often diagnosed too late for effective treatment. However, new research from Mayo Clinic represents a promising step toward identifying biological signals or biomarkers that may aid in early detection. By tracking changes in body composition and metabolism, researchers are…
noemail(2024-07-28). ICICI Bank Reports 14.6% YoY Profit Surge in Q1FY25.devdiscourse.com ICICI Bank, a major player in the private sector banking industry, has reported a 14.6% year-on-year growth in net profit for the first quarter of the financial year 2025 (Q1FY25), reaching Rs 11,059 crore. The net interest income (NII) saw a 7.3% increase, amounting to Rs 19,553 crore.
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2024-07-28). Tomorrow's Cure: How personalized vaccines combat cancer.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The new episode of Tomorrow's Cure highlights the efforts of research scientists who are equipping a vaccine with bits of proteins that redirect the immune system's efforts to specifically fight cancer. The vaccine aims to prevent breast cancer tumors from returning, as relapsing cancer is often more aggressive and difficult to treat. The latest research also seeks to understand why some breast cancer tumors evade the body's immune response. Featured experts are Dr. Keith Knutson,…
| Pop Culture & Art | (2024-07-28). Gypsy-Rose Blanchard displays new tattoos, reveals meaning.tribune.com.pk Gypsy-Rose Blanchard has recently showcased her new tattoos, revealing the artwork she had completed earlier this year before announcing her pregnancy. | On July 25, Blanchard, 32, posted a video on TikTok and Instagram displaying her large back tattoo, which appears to be inspired by a phoenix. The video is set to Jordin Sparks' song "Tattoo." | Blanchard also displayed a forearm tattoo featuring the Unalome symbol, which represents the path to freedom according to Buddhist and Hindu traditions. She further highlighted matching husky dog tattoos shared with her boyfriend, Ken Urker, 31. | View this post on In…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2024-07-28). Preventing measles outbreaks in the US through vaccination.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports more than a dozen outbreaks of measles in the U.S., with more than 165 confirmed cases of the highly contagious viral disease. Most of the cases are among children under age 5, and more than half of all cases have resulted in hospitalization. "Measles is a viral infection that is highly contagious if you're not immune to it," says Dr. Nipunie Rajapakse, a pediatric infectious diseases physician with the Mayo Clinic Children's Center. "It's generally characterized by…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2024-07-28). Mayo Clinic Minute: Why skipping breakfast can be bad for your heart.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Some say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Is it really? That's up for debate. However, skipping the first meal is not the healthiest choice and can even put someone at risk for health issues. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Francisco Lopez-Jimenez, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, explains why. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute https://youtu.be/NOPItPAnq70 Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 10) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: …
| Reuters | (2024-07-28). California wildfire doubles in size and becomes largest in US.tribune.com.pk Thousands of firefighters were battling a rapidly growing wildfire in northern California on Saturday after the blaze more than doubled in size in a 24-hour span. | The Park Fire had burned more than 350,000 acres (141,640 hectares) about 90 miles (144 km) north of the state capital city of Sacramento as of Saturday evening, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, or Cal Fire. | Cooler temperatures and more humid air were expected in the region, potentially helping efforts to slow the spread of the fire, which was 10% contained as of Saturday evening. The fire has destroyed 134…
Daria Kovaleva(2024-07-28). Belarus: Stop the execution of Rico Krieger.fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH), Viasna and the undersigned organizations call on the Belarusian authorities to stop the execution of German national Rico Krieger, sentenced to death in Belarus on 24 June 2024. Paris, 22 July 2024. On 24 June, German national Rico Krieger was sentenced to death by firing squad by the Minsk Regional Court in a secretive trial. As reported by Human Rights Center Viasna, Krieger, a former employee of the German Red Cross, was inter alia (…) | – |
The Independent(2024-07-28). Uganda Premier League champions SC Villa sack Serbian coach Stojanovic.independent.co.ug KAMPALA, Uganda | Xinhua | Uganda Premier League reigning champions SC Villa have terminated their contract with the Serbian head coach Dusan Stojanovic. William Nkemba, the SC Villa chief executive officer announced on Saturday that the club had parted ways with Stojanovic. "The club wishes Dusan well in his next endeavours, and thanks him for …
sputnikglobe(2024-07-28). Trump's Security Team Slams Police for Failing to Timely Tell Them About Shooter – Reports.sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Members of US presidential candidate Donald Trump's security team among the US Secret Service agents are privately complaining that local police did not pass on information that they had found a suspicious person, who turned out to be the shooter, the Washington Post reported on Saturday, citing people familiar with the matter.
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2024-07-28). Pain relief for worn spinal disks.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The fluid-filled cushions between the bones in your spine are called disks. They provide flexibility, allow for spine movement like flexion and extension, and act as shock absorbers. Most young people have healthy disks. Each disk is flexible, with fluid-filled collagen fibers that fill the space between the vertebrae and provide the necessary cushion to allow their spines to bend and flex fully without pain. Disks can wear out with age and use, however, which…
| REUTERS | (2024-07-28). Trump goes on offence after Harris labels him 'weirdo', herself 'underdog'.tribune.com.pk Vice President Kamala Harris cast herself as the "underdog" in the presidential race and called her Republican opponent Donald Trump "just plain weird," while Trump painted Harris as "evil," "sick" and "unhinged" as the rivals exchanged barbs from afar on Saturday. | The dueling appearances capped a whirlwind week that saw Harris ascend to the top of the Democratic ticket after President Joe Biden, 81, dropped his reelection bid under mounting pressure from his fellow Democrats. A series of polls indicate that Harris' entry erased the lead Trump had enjoyed over Biden in a matter of days. | Harris, speaking at…
UMMID(2024-07-28). OpenAI rolls-out SearchGPT.ummid.com Microsoft backed OpenAI which stormed the internet space last January entered the Google search market launching its own AI powered 'SearchGPT'.
| REUTERS | (2024-07-28). Lawyer claims 'El Mayo' was kidnapped by El Chapo's son.tribune.com.pk Notorious Sinaloa Cartel co-founder Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada was "forcibly kidnapped" by a son of his former partner Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman, who brought him to the United States where both men are detained, Zambada's defense lawyer said on Saturday. | Frank Perez, Zambada's lawyer, said El Chapo's son Joaquin Guzman Lopez and six men in military uniforms ambushed Zambada near Culiacan in Mexico's Sinaloa state, forced him onto a plane and brought him to the United States against his will. Zambada pleaded not guilty to drug charges on Friday in El Paso, Texas, federal court. | "Joaquin Guzman Lopez forcibly…
| Pop Culture & Art | (2024-07-28). Jonathan Majors' Kang vs Robert Downey Jr.'s Doctor Doom: What does this mean for the MCU?tribune.com.pk Marvel Studios dropped a bombshell at San Diego Comic-Con, revealing that Robert Downey Jr. will return to the MCU as the iconic villain Doctor Doom, replacing Jonathan Majors' Kang the Conqueror in the newly titled Avengers: Doomsday. This unexpected twist comes after Majors was fired from his role due to a harassment and assault conviction. | Jonathan Majors, originally cast as Kang the Conqueror, was removed from the MCU following assault charges. This forced Marvel Studios to rework their plans, including renaming "Avengers: The Kang Dynasty" to "Avengers: Doomsday." At San Diego Comic-Con 2024, it was ann…
The Independent(2024-07-28). Jinja College Old Students fundraise for shs3 billion dormitory.independent.co.ug Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Old students of Jinja College SS under their umbrella body of Jinja College old Boys Association-JICOBA have embarked on a drive to raise 3 Billion Shillings to construct a three-stored dormitory complex. Once completed, the new structure is expected to accommodate over 500 students. The old students who held a …
| Pop Culture & Art | (2024-07-28). Florence Pugh enthusiastic about Marvel's 'Thunderbolts*': "We did it properly"tribune.com.pk Florence Pugh is eager for audiences to experience her return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe with the upcoming film Thunderbolts. | Speaking exclusively with PEOPLE at San Diego Comic-Con on July 27, Pugh praised Marvel Studios for its dedication to creating a meaningful project. | "The reason why it took so long to come together is [that] there would be no point in doing this story unless we did it properly," Pugh explained. | The 28-year-old Oscar nominee will reprise her role as Yelena Belova, the Russian Black Widow, first seen in 2021's Black Widow. | She will join a cast that includes Sebastian Stan as…
The Independent(2024-07-28). 13 year old girl drowns in Lake Bunyonyi.independent.co.ug Kabale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A 13 year old girl on Saturday evening drowned in Lake Bunyonyi while fetching water. Monica Musinguzi, a primary six pupil at Kagorogoro primary school and daughter to Edward Ndyomugyenyi, a resident of Kifurugutu in Kagorogoro village, Butanda sub county, Kabale district drowned at around 07: 00PM. According to her believed …
UMMID(2024-07-28). WBJEE 2024 Round 1 Seat Allotment – Direct Link.ummid.com West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB) has released on its official website wbjeeb.nic.in 1st Round Seat Allotment result of WBJEE 2024 Counselling.
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2024-07-28). Mayo Clinic Minute: Preventing traveler's diarrhea.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Traveler's diarrhea is a common and uncomfortable digestive tract disorder that can affect people when they travel to new environments. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, up to 70% of travelers experience episodes. It's caused by eating contaminated food or water. Dr. Jesse Bracamonte, a Mayo Clinic family medicine physician, says traveler's diarrhea is not usually serious, but can be highly unpleasant. He offers strategies to help you stay healthy and avoid it. Watch: The Mayo Clinic…
noemail(2024-07-28). Marvel Shocker: Robert Downey Jr. Unmasked as Doctor Doom at Comic-Con.devdiscourse.com Robert Downey Jr. stunned fans at San Diego Comic-Con's Hall H by revealing himself as Doctor Doom for his return to the Marvel franchise. During the panel, filled with hooded figures dressed as the iconic villain, Downey Jr. expressed his excitement to play such a complicated character, with fans chanting his name.
The Independent(2024-07-28). Museveni tasks army to probe into Buddo shooting.independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni has reportedly tasked the army spy and investigations agency to investigate the Tuesday gold shooting incident at Buddo junction which left two people dead. Museveni, according to sources has directed Defence and Intelligence Security (DIS) formerly Chief of Military Intelligence (CMI) to conduct parallel investigation after being …
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2024-07-28). Mayo Clinic Minute: Reducing thumb arthritis pain.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Thousands of Americans suffer from thumb arthritis. This disorder can greatly affect daily life and can make it a struggle to do simple things like opening doors or holding objects. Dr. Sanj Kakar, a Mayo Clinic orthopedic surgeon who specializes in wrist and hand disorders, explains the condition and available treatments. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute https://youtu.be/G1XIf_w-mIE Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 05) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo Clinic…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2024-07-28). Mayo Clinic recognized for disability inclusion.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mayo Clinic recently received the highest possible score on the Disability Equality Index and was named a "Best Place To Work For Disability Inclusion" by the American Association of People with Disabilities and Disability: IN. Disability is a part of the human experience, crossing all boundaries, including age, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status and other demographics. Globally, people with disabilities represent 1.3 billion individuals. "Mayo Clinic's dedication to accessibility for both patients…
| Pop Culture & Art | (2024-07-28). 'Star Trek' stage musical teased at Comic-Con"tribune.com.pk At Comic-Con, Akiva Goldsman, Executive Producer of the "Star Trek" franchise, revealed that discussions are underway about a potential stage musical adaptation. | The exact storyline for the musical has not been specified, but it is anticipated to focus on "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds," a popular series on Paramount+. | During the panel, Alex Kurtzman and Goldsman were questioned by a fan about the possibility of more musical episodes similar to "Substance Rhapsody," which was notable for being the franchise's first music-centric episode. | Goldsman responded, "We're in the very early stages of figuring out…
UMMID(2024-07-28). MCC NEET UG Counselling 2024 Schedule Likely Today.ummid.com The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) is most likely to publish on its official website mcc.nic.in NEET UG 2024 Counselling Schedule and simultaneously start online registration for admission in MBBS, BDS and other medical courses.
APR editor(2024-07-28). Fiji falls short as Dupont rallies France to claim Olympics rugby sevens gold.asiapacificreport.nz By Iliesa Tora, RNZ Pacific senior sports journalist in Paris France has claimed their first Olympic Games sevens rugby gold medal with a 28-7 win over Fiji at the Stade de France Star French player Antoine Dupont scored two late second half tries to help the side create history in front of a partisan 69,000…
noemail(2024-07-28). Indian Women's Doubles Faces Early Setback at Paris Olympics.devdiscourse.com The Indian women's doubles pair of Ashwini Ponnappa and Tanisha Crasto began their Paris Olympics campaign with a loss in straight games to South Koreans Kim So Yeong and Kong Hee Yong in their Group C fixture here.
UMMID(2024-07-28). KCET 2024 First Round Seat Allotment Schedule Published.ummid.com Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) has published on its official website cetonline.karnataka.gov.in the First Round Seat Allotment Schedule or First Round Seat Allotment Activity for Karnataka UGCET 2024 counselling underway for admission in Engineering, Architecture, Agriculture, Veterinary, Pharmacy and other courses.
| Anadolu Agency | (2024-07-28). US firm pulls Olympics ads after controversial Last Supper parody.tribune.com.pk Telecommunications company C Spire has withdrawn all its advertising from the Paris Olympics over the Last Supper parody during the opening ceremony of the multi-sport event. The controversial act, which Christian groups say was offensive, involved drag queens and dancers. | "We were shocked by the mockery of the Last Supper during the opening ceremonies of the Paris Olympics," C Spire posted on X on Saturday. "C Spire will be pulling our advertising from the Olympics." | Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves publicly supported C Spire's decision. "I am proud to see the private sector in Mississippi step up and put…
| REUTERS | (2024-07-28). Russian FM concerned over US-South Korea joint nuclear planning.tribune.com.pk Russia is concerned about a recently announced guideline between the United States and South Korea on joint nuclear planning, Russia's RIA Novosti news agency reported Saturday, citing Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov. | "Another worrying aspect is that the United States has recently concluded an agreement with South Korea on joint nuclear planning," said Lavrov. | Russia has not yet received an explanation regarding the guideline, but "we have no doubt that it causes additional anxiety," Lavrov added. | US and South Korean leaders authorized the guideline on July 11, which "provides guidance to Alliance…
Catherine ABSALOM(2024-07-28). HRDN Letter to Members of the European Parliament — 2024-2029 Legislature.fidh.org The Human Rights and Democracy Network (HRDN) brings together 68 civil society organisations united by a vision that human rights and democracy should be placed at the heart of the European Union's internal and external policy agenda. We work together toward an EU which effectively protects human rights at home, and is a force for positive change in the world. | In a letter addressed to the new legislature of the European parliament that is taking office at a time of growing global (…) | – |
Ellis Cashmore(2024-07-28). The Tale of the Boy Who Cried "Racism!"fairobserver.com The French Football Federation recently announced its intention to file a legal complaint over "racist and discriminatory remarks" made by Enzo Fernández and other Argentinian football players. Fernández had shared a video on Instagram featuring him and his teammates singing about the rival players, specifically those of African heritage. "They play for France, but their…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2024-07-28). Mayo Clinic Minute: How to jump-start your workout.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The Summer Olympics have started, which might inspire you to be more physically active. But jump-starting your workout routine can be challenging if you've been sitting on the couch for a while. It can seem like a daunting task. Dr. Nathan LeBrasseur, director of the Robert and Arlene Kogod Center on Aging at Mayo Clinic, says it's never too late to get moving, even if you're an older adult. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute https://youtu.be/mEkRo550oKg…
| xinhua. | (2024-07-28). Biden to soon announce Supreme Court reform plans.tribune.com.pk US President Joe Biden intends to present a significant proposal aimed at reforming the Supreme Court on Monday, the Politico cited two people familiar with the matter as saying Friday. | The plan is expected to include support for setting term limits for justices and implementing a binding code of ethics. | He is also anticipated to advocate for a constitutional amendment that would restrict immunity for presidents and certain other officials. This comes in response to the court's July 1 ruling, which determined that presidents cannot be prosecuted for "official acts" performed while in office, a decision rel…
| Anadolu Agency | (2024-07-28). IMF head raises alarm over weakest growth prospects in decades.tribune.com.pk The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said Friday that she is concerned the world is facing the weakest prospects for medium-term growth in decades, which is at over 3%. | Georgieva said interdependent challenges, such as high debt, fragmentation and complexities in navigating the digital and green transitions, are holding back greater prosperity. | "A low growth world is likely to be an even more unequal world," she said in a statement at the conclusion of the Third Meeting of the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors in Brazil. | "I came to the G20 with a sim…
| News Desk | (2024-07-28). China approves use of local coal for three Pakistan power plants.tribune.com.pk China has approved the conversion of three coal-fired power plants in Pakistan from imported coal to local coal, a significant move aimed at reducing energy costs. | Sources confirmed that Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb and Energy Minister Owais Leghari, currently visiting China, facilitated the agreement. | The plants affected include the 1,320 MW Sahiwal Coal Power Plant, the 1,320 MW Hub Power Plant, and the 1,320 MW Port Qasim Power Plant, all known for producing some of Pakistan's most expensive electricity. | The Chinese delegation provided a positive response regarding the re-profiling of these coa…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2024-07-28). Mayo Clinic Minute: Navigating nutrition for heart health.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Could a short diet questionnaire encourage patients to make better food choices and improve heart health? In the past, your healthcare team had to rely on lengthy surveys to better understand what you were eating. But that's all changed with the Mini-EAT assessment tool. Dr. Francisco Lopez-Jimenez, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, explains how this free, relatively new technology is helping patients and healthcare professionals. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute https://youtu.be/kmDKDTbg_78 Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 05) is…
The Independent(2024-07-28). Ugandan, DR Congo troops rescue another 23 abductees from ADF rebels.independent.co.ug KAMPALA, Uganda | Xinhua | Troops of Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) on Saturday successfully rescued another 23 abductees from the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) rebels in their joint military operation in the eastern DRC, a Ugandan spokesperson said. The Uganda Peoples' Defence Forces (UPDF) and armed forces of the DRC, …
newleftreview(2024-07-28). Cédric Durand: Landscapes of Capital.newleftreview.org A critical engagement with the work of Brett Christophers, whose books—The New Enclosure, Rentier Capitalism, Our Lives in Their Portfolios and The Price Is Wrong—unfold a novel critique of the 'rentier stage' of contemporary capitalism, in the tradition of radical historical geography developed by Lefebvre, Harvey and Davis.
Raphaël Lopoukhine(2024-07-28). Niger: Rights in Free Fall a Year After Coup.fidh.org Crackdown on Opposition, Media; No Oversight of Military Spending. Nairobi, July 25, 2024 — The military authorities in Niger have cracked down on the opposition, media, and peaceful dissent since taking power in a coup one year ago, Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch and the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) said today. | They have arbitrarily detained former President Mohamed Bazoum, and at least 30 officials from the ousted government and people close to the (…) | – |
newleftreview(2024-07-28). Rebecca Lossin: The Multiple Gaze.newleftreview.org Resisting the erasure of working-class life in the American rust belt, the critical photography of LaToya Ruby Frazier combines intimate portraiture with representations of capital's flight. Rebecca Lossin reflects on MoMA's recent retrospective of her work—and on the cultural politics of documentary image-making in an age saturated with the visual.
UMMID(2024-07-28). Consequences of Government Employees Joining RSS.ummid.com The opening of gates of RSS for bureaucracy is a dangerous ploy to destroy whatever noble survives in the largest democracy of the world in the last 10 years of Modi rule.
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2024-07-28). New research discovers a new combination of therapy for people with a type of leukemia, leading them to live longer.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — In a new multicenter international study led by the Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center, researchers found that people with the B-cell precursor subtype of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (BCP-ALL), who also lacked a genetic abnormality known as the Philadelphia chromosome and were in remission with no trace of cancer, showed significantly higher survival rates when blinatumomab was added to their chemotherapy treatment. The randomized study results are published this month in the New England…
UMMID(2024-07-28). Bangladesh: PM Sheikh Hasina Govt on Trial.ummid.com Never before in the history of Bangladesh (since 1972), in any student uprising, anti-government movement or people's revolt so much blood has been spilt in street violence.
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2024-07-28). Caring for your psychological needs as an adolescent or young adult cancer survivor.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The burden of cancer is different for everyone, and life stages can play a role in how it affects people. For adolescents and young adults (AYAs) ages 15 to 39, cancer is a disruptor during a time when people are experiencing personal growth, taking on new responsibilities and becoming independent. This can take a toll on mental health, and the emotional and psychological distress of surviving cancer during these formative years can have long-term effects….
UMMID(2024-07-28). KCET 2024: Round 1 Option Entry Starts, Direct Link.ummid.com Candidates seeking admission in Engineering, Medical, Architecture and other professional courses through Karnataka UGCET 2024 should submit their course and college preferences using Option Entry link on the official website kea.kar.nic.in.
Franthiesco Ballerini(2024-07-28). What Gives an Artist Profitable Cultural Power in the World?fairobserver.com How does an artist obtain cultural power during his lifetime? Why do some artists rise to stardom with cookie-cutter products, while others labor over avant-garde works but remain unknown throughout their careers? These questions followed me since I began researching for my book Poder Suave — Soft Power, launched in Brazil in 2017. That following…
| Pop Culture & Art | (2024-07-28). Marvel's X-Men reboot rumoured to feature Angel, Iceman, and Jubilee.tribune.com.pk Marvel Studios' X-Men reboot is generating buzz with reports suggesting that three iconic mutants will make their return. | According to a recent post by @MyTimetoShineH on X, formerly known as Twitter, the reboot may feature Angel, Iceman, and Jubilee. This news comes as Marvel continues to expand its roster following its acquisition of X-Men film rights in March 2019. The move has fans speculating about potential crossovers and new storylines. | Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige discussed the reboot with Gizmodo, hinting at a diverse roster that will include both well-known and lesser-known characters.
| Anadolu Agency | (2024-07-28). Explosion risk shuts down Paris Olympics media centre temporarily.tribune.com.pk French police temporarily closed the area around the media center Saturday that is serving journalists covering the Paris Olympic Games because of an "explosion risk." | Journalists and citizens were evacuated and the cause of the risk was not disclosed. | Police later reopened the area to pedestrian traffic and access to and from the media center returned to normal. | France increased security measures to prevent a new sabotage on train lines. | Transport Minister Patrice Vergriete told the LCI channel that after the arson attacks Friday, security and surveillance of the railway network have been significantl…
The Independent(2024-07-28). International Migration Organisation, religious leaders agree to foster safe migration.independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The International Organization for Migration (IOM) and religious leaders have agreed to jointly educate Ugandans about safe migration. This decision resulted from a three-day engagement on safe migration between the IOM and the Inter-Religious Council of Uganda (IRCU). In search of better opportunities, many Ugandans have fallen prey to unsafe …
NEO(2024-07-28). Well wishes for Team South Africa at Paris Olympics.sanews.gov.za Well wishes for Team South Africa at Paris Olympics | President Cyril Ramaphosa has wished Team South Africa the best success for the Olympic Games currently underway in Paris. |
This as the 2024 Olympic Games got underway this week in France. | "Having our flag held aloft by Team South Africa fills us with great pride and expectation for the team's success in the Paris Games. Team South Africa also causes us to reflect on how our 30 years of freedom have opened the doors for South Africans from all backgrounds, walks of life and geographic locations to exercise their human potential and talents," said the Pr…
| AFP | (2024-07-28). US, Japan criticize China and Russia in high-level talks.tribune.com.pk The United States and Japan issued scathing verbal attacks on both China and Russia on Sunday after high-level discussions aimed at enhancing already close defence collaboration between Tokyo and Washington in an increasingly unstable region. | A joint statement after "2+2" talks between US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and their Japanese counterparts said China's "foreign policy seeks to reshape the international order for its own benefit at the expense of others". | They "reiterated their strong objections to the PRC's (People's Republic of China) unlawful maritime claims,…
| Reuters | (2024-07-28). North Korea vows total destruction of enemies on war anniversary.tribune.com.pk North Korea pledged to "totally destroy" its enemies if leader Kim Jong Un gives the order, state media KCNA reported on Sunday. | Senior military officials, including Army Colonel Ri Un Ryong and Navy Lieutenant Commander Yu Kyong Song, expressed intense animosity towards the US and South Korea during a Saturday meeting attended by Kim to mark the 71st anniversary of the Korean War armistice. | North Korea and the United States lack diplomatic ties, and negotiations on reducing tensions and denuclearising North Korea have been stalled since 2019. | North Korean state media recently stated that this situation…
| Anadolu Agency | (2024-07-28). US, Japan, South Korea sign memorandum for defense cooperation.tribune.com.pk The defense chiefs of Japan, the US and South Korea on Sunday signed a memorandum to counter North Korea's "nuclear and missile threats" and other regional security challenges, Kyodo News reported. | The memorandum is aimed at institutionalizing the trilateral defense cooperation to sustain policy consultations, information-sharing and joint exercises. | "By signing this memorandum, our trilateral cooperation … has become more solidified and will not waver, even under changes in international circumstances," Japan's Defense Minister Minoru Kihara told reporters following his meeting with US Defense Secretary…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2024-07-28). NIH award supports new center at Mayo Clinic for health disparities in uterine fibroid treatment.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Uterine fibroids, noncancerous tumors of the uterus, affect about 70% of white women and up to 90% of Black women according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Fibroid symptoms may include heavy menstrual bleeding, pelvic pain, bowel and bladder problems, and sometimes infertility and miscarriage. For women of African descent, fibroids may develop at an earlier age and be more frequent and severe. Many women, particularly Black women, are likely to undergo hysterectomy to…
David Swanson(2024-07-28). WBW Takes Part in Gatherings in Caracas.worldbeyondwar.org The World Social Alternative Meeting was held in the city of Caracas on July 24 and 25. More than 800 international invitees have gathered to discuss proposals and ideas on the construction of a world based on peace. #WorldBEYONDWar…
| Reuters | (2024-07-28). Yellen calls for £3 trillion annually to tackle climate change.tribune.com.pk US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen emphasised on Saturday that the global shift to a low-carbon economy requires £3 trillion in new capital annually until 2050, significantly more than current financing levels. | Speaking in Belem, Brazil's gateway to the Amazon, Yellen asserted that achieving net-zero emissions remains a priority for the Biden-Harris administration and demands international leadership. | Yellen stressed that neglecting climate change and biodiversity loss is detrimental not only to the environment but also to the economy. Her remarks followed a G20 finance leaders meeting in Rio de Jane…
Raphaël Lopoukhine(2024-07-28). Rwanda, unsurprising RPF victory in recent elections: a political jolt needed to restore democracy.fidh.org In Rwanda's recent general elections, held on 15 July, incumbent President Paul Kagame and his ruling party, the Rwanda Patriotic Front (RPF), were largely re-elected as Head of State and to the National Assembly. | These results without suspense confirm the regime's stranglehold on the country's political life. | FIDH and its member organisation the Rwandan Observatory for Human Rights (ODHR) call on the Rwandan authorities to immediately put an end to the restriction of civic and (…) | – | /…
The Independent(2024-07-28). Hoima Catholic Bishop ordains 11 priests, 9 deacons.independent.co.ug Hoima, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Bishop of Hoima Catholic Diocese Vincent Kirabo Saturday ordained 11 priests and nine deacons at Our lady of Lourdes cathedral Bujumbura in Hoima city. Bishop Kirabo who was the main celebrant during the ordination ceremony appealed to the newly priests and deacons to go and preach the gospel of …
| news.desk | (2024-07-28). WATCH: Zaman Khan uses 'mud training' to boost fitness.tribune.com.pk Pakistan pacer Zaman Khan has shared a video showcasing his efforts to improve fitness. The video, posted on the photo and video-sharing app Instagram, features the cricketer training in a unique manner, running and diving in mud. | In the video, Zaman Khan can be seen diving in the mud fielding style and performing push-ups, demonstrating his commitment to enhancing his physical condition. This unusual training method has captivated fans and followers. | Zaman Khan recently returned home after participating in the Major League Cricket in the United States. His dedication to fitness is evident as he prepares f…
UMMID(2024-07-28). DTE Maha Post SSC Diploma 2024 Round 1 Option Form – Direct Link.ummid.com Directorate of Technical Education (DTE Maharashtra) has started through its official website poly24.dtemaharashtra.gov.in from Friday July 26, 2024 CAP Round 1 Option Form filling and confirmation for admission in First Year Post SSC Diploma Technical Courses in different polytechnic courses for the year 2024-25.
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2024-07-28). Mayo Clinic Minute: Role of the larynx and how to protect it.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org A medical milestone at Mayo Clinic, a total larynx transplant performed on a patient with active cancer, has generated headlines recently in the medical world. But what is the larynx and what does it do? When you talk, many parts of your body work together to make a sound. The larynx, also called the voice box, plays an important part in the process. Dr. David Lott, a Mayo Clinic otolaryngologist who led the first known clinical trial on…
Staff(2024-07-28). The Venezuelan right-wing opposition's plan to sabotage presidential elections.unitedworldint.com By Yunus Soner, Caracas, Venezuela Venezuela is going to elect its future president today. Parts of the opposition, though, have previously rejected to sign an agreement, promising to recognize the results announced by the National Electoral Council (CNE), the country's only authorized institution to recognize results. Tarek William Saab is the Attorney General of Venezuela. …
UMMID(2024-07-28). Kursi Bachao Budget, Opp as Modi Govt Opens its Coffers for AP, Bihar.ummid.com Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Tuesday July 23, 2024 presented Union Budget 2024 amidst high expectations but little hope as the past ten years of Modi government has failed in addressing the key issues, especially concerning to manufacturing sector, unemployment and education.
sputnikglobe(2024-07-28). Major US Tech Company to Pull Advertising From Paris Olympics After Last Supper 'Mockery'.sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – One of the largest US telecommunications companies, C Spire, has announced the decision to withdraw its advertising from the Summer Olympic Games in Paris after the controversial parody of the Last Supper during the opening ceremony, saying that its employees were shocked by the performance.
noemail(2024-07-28). Video Game Actors Strike: AI Concerns at San Diego Comic-Con.devdiscourse.com Video game voice actors and motion-capture performers have launched a strike over unsuccessful contract negotiations pertaining to AI-related worker protections. This move coincides with the eagerly anticipated San Diego Comic-Con, where fans returned after last year's dual writers and actors strikes.
The Independent(2024-07-28). Africa leads in reducing new HIV infections — report.independent.co.ug Africa's HIV prevention measures are yielding results, with a new UN report revealing that for the first time, most new infections now occur outside the continent. Despite existing gaps, the report offers hope on the path toward 2030 targets. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Africa's prevention measures in the fight against new HIV infections …
The Independent(2024-07-28). Africa's outsourcing boom: young talent fuels industry growth.independent.co.ug Africa is forecast to create 1.5 million new BPO jobs over the next six years, with South Africa, Kenya, and Egypt poised to benefit ANALYSIS | LENNOX YIEKE | The business process outsourcing (BPO) sector in Africa — currently employing 1.2 million full-time equivalents across more than 400 contact centres handling international outsourcing contracts — is …
newleftreview(2024-07-28). Sanjay Subrahmanyam: Blood and Bombast.newleftreview.org Sanjay Subrahmanyam on Vinayak Chaturvedi, Hindutva and Violence and Janaki Bakhle, Savarkar and the Making of Hindutva. Intellectual biographies of Hindu nationalism's Mazzini-inspired theoretician.
newleftreview(2024-07-28). Grey Anderson: Imperium Uncloaked.newleftreview.org Grey Anderson on Tom Stevenson, Someone Else's Empire. Lucid anatomization of the American imperium, with a devastating assessment of the UK's equerry role.
The Independent(2024-07-28). Uganda to send team for World Junior Badminton Championship in Nanchang.independent.co.ug KAMPALA, Uganda | Xinhua | Uganda will send six players to the BWF World Junior Badminton Championships 2024 to be hosted in Nanchang, China. Simon Mugabi, the Chief Executive Officer of the Uganda Badminton Association (UBA) told Xinhua on Thursday that the junior national team of three boys and three girls will play in the …
| REUTERS | (2024-07-28). Nigeria's boxer Ogunsemilore provisionally suspended from Olympics.tribune.com.pk Nigerian lightweight boxer Cynthia Ogunsemilore was provisionally suspended on Saturday after she tested positive for a banned substance ahead of her opening fight at the Paris Olympics, the International Testing Agency said. | Ogunsemilore tested positive for furosemide, a diuretic on WADA's prohibited list, in an out-of-competition doping control collected on Thursday. | "The athlete has been informed of the case and has been provisionally suspended until the resolution of the matter in line with the World Anti-Doping Code and the International Olympic Committee Anti-Doping Rules," the ITA said. | "This mean…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2024-07-28). What you need to know about listeria.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued an alert after a listeria outbreak in several states. There have been at least two fatalities, and dozens have become sickened. Dr. Nipunie Rajapakse, a Mayo Clinic pediatric infectious diseases expert, discusses the risks associated with listeria. "Listeria is a type of bacteria that is usually transmitted through food and food products. It is especially a concern if you're pregnant, if you're elderly or if you…
The Independent(2024-07-28). Mindset change in climate change fight.independent.co.ug Heads of state and government must seize this moment, change course, and start valuing ancestral knowledge COMMENT | SONIA GUAJAJARA | The climate disasters unfolding around the world — including unprecedented floods in Brazil, Africa, and China, heat waves in Asia and the Middle East, and persistent droughts in Europe and Latin America — show that …
| REUTERS | (2024-07-28). Paris Olympics opening draws 28.6 million US viewers, highest since 2012.tribune.com.pk The opening ceremony for the Paris Olympics drew 28.6 million US viewers, according to preliminary data from Comcast's NBCUniversal on Saturday, which the company said was the most-watched start to a summer Games since London in 2012. | The celebration on Friday featured athlete delegations floating down the Seine past Paris landmarks and singer Celine Dion's first public performance in years. | It is a crucial broadcast event for NBCUniversal which paid $7.65 billion to extend its rights to air the Games in the US through 2032. NBCUniversal's Olympics media-rights deal is the largest in the world. | The viewe…
UMMID(2024-07-28). Supreme Court rejects NEET UG 2024 re-test.ummid.com The Supreme Court of India Tuesday July 23, 2024 rejected the demands to order re-examination of National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (Undergraduate) or NEET (UG) 2024.
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2024-07-28). Mayo Clinic study uncovers genetic cancer risks in 550 patients.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org PHOENIX — Current screening protocols fail to catch a notable number of people carrying genetic mutations associated with hereditary breast and ovarian cancer syndrome and Lynch syndrome, which increase the risk of developing certain cancers. This issue is particularly pronounced among underrepresented minorities. These research findings, published in JCO Precision Oncology, are based on genetic screenings of more than 44,000 study participants from diverse backgrounds. For this Mayo Clinic Center for Individualized Medicine Tapestry project,…
| AFP | (2024-07-28). 'Goofy girl' Titmus struggling to believe Olympic gold.tribune.com.pk Ariarne Titmus said Saturday she can't believe "a goofy girl" from Australia could win back-to-back Olympic 400m freestyle titles, while lavishing praise on rival Katie Ledecky. | The down-to-earth 23-year-old held off Canadian teenager Summer McIntosh and American great Ledecky to join Dawn Fraser as the only Australian female swimmer to retain an Olympic crown. | The world record holder was in full control to touch in 3mins 57.49secs ahead of McIntosh (3: 58.37) and Ledecky (4: 00.86), who faded badly in the final 50m. | "I can't believe that's me, to be honest," she said when asked about what the feat meant.
| Anadolu Agency | (2024-07-28). Trump vows to make US the crypto capital and Bitcoin superpower.tribune.com.pk US Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump laid out his plan Saturday to ensure that the US will be the crypto capital of the planet and the Bitcoin superpower of the world. | "If crypto is going to define the future, I want it mined, minted and made in the USA," he told the Bitcoin Conference in Nashville, Tennessee. "It is not going to be made anywhere else." | "Bitcoin is going to the moon and I want America to be the nation that leads the way," he added. | Trump said he is proud to be the first major party nominee in American history to accept donations in Bitcoin and crypto. | "This is (like) the s…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2024-07-28). Demystifying my diagnosis of autism.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org After receiving a diagnosis of autism as an adult, a Mayo Clinic graduate student addressed her educational needs — and embarked on research to make the diagnosis easier for others.
UMMID(2024-07-28). KEA UGNEET 2024: Application Edit Link Activated.ummid.com Candidates seeking admission in Medical, Dental, Ayurveda, Unani and Homoeopathy courses through Karnataka UGNEET 2024 can edit their application if they want using 'Application Edit Link; activated on the official website kea.kar.nic.in.
Hugo GABBERO(2024-07-28). Ethiopia: Massive crackdown on civil society organisations.fidh.org The recent forced dissolution of numerous civil society organisations highlights an intensification in the restriction of civic space in Ethiopia, and constitutes a major violation of the rights to freedom of association and expression, which has harmful consequences on civil society as a whole. The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders (FIDH-OMCT) urges the Ethiopian authorities to put an immediate end to this escalating crackdown on civic space and independent domestic (…) | – |
Staff(2024-07-28). Chávez y Fidel, absueltos por la historia (+ Fotos y Video).cubadebate.cu Hugo Chávez Frías, cumpliría 70 años este 28 de julio. Fidel Castro lo describió como "el mejor amigo que haya tenido el pueblo cubano". La relación entre ambos líderes se caracterizó por una conexión profunda y sin precedentes, marcada por la empatía, la solidaridad y la colaboración en momentos claves de la historia latinoamericana.
Staff(2024-07-28). Harris responde "graves mentiras" de Trump y dice que su campaña presidencial prevalecerá.cubadebate.cu La vicepresidenta de Estados Unidos y probable candidata a la Casa Blanca por el Partido Demócrata, Kamala Harris, reconoció este sábado que derrotar a Donald Trump en las elecciones de noviembre no será una empresa fácil, pero sostuvo que su recién lanzada campaña presidencial prevalecerá sobre las "graves mentiras" de su rival republicano.
Staff(2024-07-28). Rusia y China realizarán cinco expediciones conjuntas para construir la Estación Lunar Científica Internacional.cubadebate.cu A través de cinco expediciones conjuntas, Rusia y China prevén la construcción de la infraestructura que conformará la Estación Lunar Científica Internacional (ILRS), lo cual dará cumplimiento al acuerdo intergubernamental suscrito por ambos países para el establecimiento de esta base en la superficie de la Luna. Medios de prensa aseguran que en el documento se indica que la creación de la ILRS constará de tres fases.
Staff(2024-07-28). Rechaza Canciller cubano intención del Parlamento israelí de declarar terrorista a la UNRWA.cubadebate.cu El ministro de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba, Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, rechazó este sábado a través de su cuenta en la red social X, la intención del Parlamento israelí de declarar terrorista a la agencia de la Organización de Naciones Unidas para los refugiados palestinos. Según dijo, la medida persigue mantener el injustificado genocidio contra pueblo de Palestina.
Staff(2024-07-28). Pinar evita la barrida y sigue con vida en la final.cubadebate.cu Como los equipos grandes, Pinar del Río reaccionó esta tarde en patio ajeno para, después de caer en los tres primeros desafíos, derrotar al campeón nacional Las Tunas, seis carreras por cero, obtener su primera victoria y continuar con vida en la gran final de la pelota cubana. Este domingo, a las dos de la tarde, ambos equipos efectuarán el quinto duelo del playoff.
teleSUR, MS(2024-07-28). Inundación de una mina de carbón en China deja tres muertos.telesurtv.net La tragedia tuvo lugar el pasado sábado alrededor de las 17H00, cuando diez trabajadores se encontraban en la zona afectada. Dos lograron escapar por sus propios medios, dejando a ocho atrapados.
| REUTERS | (2024-07-28). Russia takes control of Eastern Ukraine's Lozuvatske settlement.tribune.com.pk Russia's defence ministry said on Saturday that its forces had taken control of the settlement of Lozuvatske in the Pokrovsk sector of Ukraine's Donetsk region, site of some of the most heated frontline battles in the 29-month-old war. | Ukraine's General Staff made no mention of the settlement in its reports, but noted that the area around it was gripped by heavy fighting. Unofficial military bloggers have reported the loss of at least two other localities in the sector. | Russian forces have been slowly advancing through the Donetsk region in Ukraine's east, with steady, incremental gains since seizing the k…
teleSUR, dcdc, JCM(2024-07-28). Irán inicia etapa de calificación de candidatos a elecciones.telesurtv.net Tras el proceso de investigación, el Ministerio del Interior anunciará los candidatos finales el 11 de junio, y los calificados tendrán 15 días, del 12 al 26 de junio, para llevar a cabo sus campañas electorales.
Staff(2024-07-28). teleSUR anuncia el concurso "Sur Influyente"telesurtv.net El concurso invita a jóvenes, mayores de edad, creadores de contenidos a elaborar piezas audiovisuales de máximo 60 segundos en formato vertical (9: 16).
Internationalist 360 ∞(2024-07-27). Multipolarity, Internationalism and Tomorrow's Elections in Venezuela: A Conversation with Carlos Ron.libya360.wordpress.com Cira Pascual Marquina The Instituto Simón Bolívar president places Venezuela's July 28 presidential election in the global context. Carlos Ron is Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs for North America and heads up Venezuela's Simón Bolívar Institute, which promotes peace and solidarity among the world's peoples. In part one of this interview, Ron argued that the US doctrine of…