aljazeera (2024-01-12). AFC Asian Cup 2023: Qatar abuzz with football fever ahead of opening match. aljazeera.com ![]()
Football shirts dominate shopfronts, predictions rule banter and flags adorn streets ahead of Qatar's Asian Cup opener.
aljazeera (2024-01-12). AFC Asian Cup 2023: Will India, the 'sleeping giant' of football, wake up? aljazeera.com ![]()
As India plays its second consecutive Asian Cup, expectations remain low for the team that hasn't won major titles.
ecns.cn (2024-01-12). First sea cargo route from northeast China to India opens. ecns.cn ![]()
China's first sea cargo route from northeast China to India opened to operation on Thursday, marking the opening of the first direct container ocean line in northeast China and filling the business gap on the freight route.
hindustantimes (2024-01-12). Blinken Dials Jaishankar; U.S. Asks India For Help To Tackle Houthi Attacks In Red Sea | Details. hindustantimes.com ![]()
latintimes (2024-01-12). India Flexes Maritime Muscles By Boosting Arabian Sea Force. latintimes.com ![]()
Dramatic drone footage showing Indian commandos hunting pirates after an attack in the Arabian Sea illustrates New Delhi's "significant" expansion of a muscular maritime force reflecting global ambitions, analysts say.
noemail (2024-01-12). India successfully conducts flight-test of new-generation AKASH missile from Chandipur off Odisha coast: officials. devdiscourse.com ![]()
noemail (2024-01-12). India among top 5 global economies and this is due to youth power, which is our greatest strength: PM Modi. devdiscourse.com ![]()
UMMID (2024-01-12). Maldivian Minister terms fake reports of his suspension from cabinet. ummid.com ![]()
Amid a flood of reports in the Indian media that the Maldives government has suspended some deputy ministers over social media posts derogatory to PM Modi, Hassan Zihan, Deputy Minister of Transport and Civil, termed 'fake news' reports claiming his suspension from the cabinet.
UMMID (2024-01-12). 'A Fraud Act': SC cancels Gujarat govt decision to release Bilkis Bano rape convicts. ummid.com ![]()
In a major setback for Prime Minister Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, the Supreme Court of India Monday January 08, 2024 cancelled the Gujarat government's decision to release Bilkis Bano rape convicts.
UMMID (2024-01-12). CA Final Nov 2023 Result: Mumbai Twin Sisters Among All India Toppers. ummid.com ![]()
ICAI CA Final Nov 2023 Results: Sanskruti and Shruti Atul Parolita, 22-year-old twins from Mumbai, have cleared the CA Final November 2023 results announced by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) Tuesday January 09, 2024.
infobrics (2024-01-12). BRICS Group Expands Membership, Signaling Geopolitical Shift. infobrics.org ![]()
The BRICS group, an international alliance originally comprised of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, has expanded its membership, marking a significant shift in the geopolitical landscape…
WSWS (2024-01-12). Workers Struggles: Asia and Australia. wsws.org ![]()
India: Childcare workers across India continue fight for a living wage; Bangladeshi garment workers protest for agreed pay rise; Sri Lankan health sector workers strike for "special" allowance; Australia: New South Wales power transmission workers strike for better pay…
infobrics (2024-01-11). 'India-China Ties Must Be Based on Realism': FM Jaishankar. infobrics.org ![]()
Jaishankar lauded PM Narendra Modi for his pragmatic approach towards China in an interview with ANI to mark the release of his new book "Why Bharat Matters"
teleSUR- jaa, MS (2024-01-11). India y Siria buscan vías para reforzar cooperación en materia de salud. telesurtv.net ![]()
Mediante una reunión acontecida en la sede del Ministerio en Damasco, el titular resaltó las relaciones entre ambas naciones.
Gerardo Szalkowicz, People's Dispatch. (2024-01-12). Ecuador In Crisis: A Country Broken By Neoliberalism. popularresistance.org ![]()
People across the world were shocked to see a drug gang waving rifles and grenades in the TC Television studios in Guayaquil, and the scene was perhaps the cinematic peak of successive days of explosions, riots, lootings, shootings, car explosions, and widespread panic that has paralyzed the country. | However, the shocking and unprecedented episode on the public channel in Guayaquil—and the events that preceded and followed it—are just the latest chapter in a spiral of organized violence that has lasted for about five years and that has metastasized in the last two. It is the sad metamorphosis of a c…
People's Dispatch. (2024-01-11). How Workers Of An Italian Factory Are Creating History. popularresistance.org ![]()
The fight against plant closures, offshoring, mass layoffs, and persecution has been an almost a daily affair for the working class in Europe over the past two decades. COVID-19 and the escalating cost of living crisis further pushed workers to the brink. | Over these years ridden with scorching attacks of global finance capital marked with austerity and 'slave' labor, grassroots mobilization and solidarity were two major pillars of working-class organization and resistance. | It is in this context that the fightback by the workers of the former GKN factory in Campi Bisenzio near Florence in Italy against layoffs…
Staff (2024-01-12). Beyond bricks and mortar: Decoding the BJP's political alchemy with the Ram Mandir for 2024. muslimmirror.com ![]()
By Mohd Ziyaullah Khan Following the victories in the assembly polls in Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, and Madhya Pradesh, the BJP is now aiming for an "unprecedented majority" in the upcoming 2024 Lok Sabha elections. In a recent meeting, senior BJP leaders, including Amit Shah and PM Narendra Modi, devised key strategies for the elections. However, one …
UMMID (2024-01-12). Allegation of sexual assault rocks Haryana's Chaudhary Devi Lal University. ummid.com ![]()
Some 500 girl students of Chaudhary Devi Lal University in Haryana's Sirsa in a letter sent to PM Modi and State Chief Minister ML Khattar have accused a preofessor of sexual assault.
UMMID (2024-01-12). Delhi Nursery Admission 2024-25 First List Today; How and Where to Check. ummid.com ![]()
The First Merit List (Selection List) for the Delhi Nursery Admissions 2024-25 – Pre-school (Nursery), Pre-Primary (KG), and Class 1, for Open Seats will be published by the private and unaided schools operating in the National Capital today i.e. Friday January 12, 2024, according to the Delhi School Admission Schedule released earlier.
hindustantimes (2024-01-12). 'Biden Needs Permission…': U.S. Congress Blasts President Over Strikes On Houthis In Yemen. hindustantimes.com ![]()
U.S. President Joe Biden is facing massive backlash in his country after he ordered the American Navy to launch air strikes in coordination with the UK on Houthi targets in Yemen. Several Democrats lashed out at Biden and claimed that there was no authorisation from the U.S. Congress for the attacks. Among these U.S. lawmakers was Representative Ro Khanna, who said, "The President needs to come to Congress before launching a strike against the Houthis in Yemen and involving us in another middle east conflict." Watch for more details.
hindustantimes (2024-01-12). 'Fight With Hamas Complex': IDF Chief Admits Facing 'Many Challenges' In Gaza War | Watch. hindustantimes.com ![]()
The Israeli Army has acknowledged facing many challenges in its war with Hamas. IDF Chief Herzi Halevi admitted that fights with Hamas militants are "complex." The statement comes as Hamas resistance continues to block IDF movement. When the war began in October 2023, Benjamin Netanyahu was confident of "wiping out" Hamas. However, it has been 97 days since the Israeli PM took that pledge, but the fighting is still on.
hindustantimes (2024-01-12). Houthis Fume After U.S., UK Attack Yemen; Saudi Urges For Self-restraint | 'Bad Mistake'. hindustantimes.com ![]()
The U.S. and UK's air strikes on Yemen have left the Houthis fuming. The Iran-backed rebels have vowed retaliation and warned both NATO Nations to prepare to pay a heavy price. Saudi Arabia urged against further escalation and called for self-restraint. Russia, on the other hand, called for an emergency UNSC meeting over the attacks. A former U.S. official has called Joe Biden's move a 'bad mistake.' American and British Navies attacked more than a dozen Houthi military sites in Yemen early morning with fighter jets and submarine-launched Tomahawk missiles. They called it retaliatory strikes following 27 Houthi a…
hindustantimes (2024-01-12). Netanyahu Rips South Africa Over Gaza 'Genocide' Case At ICJ; '…Representing Monsters' | Watch. hindustantimes.com ![]()
Israeli PM has accused South Africa of "hypocrisy" after the first day of hearing at the International Court of Justice. Benjamin Netanyahu, slamming South Africa, said they are "representing monsters". Netanyahu remarked that the charge against Israel is proof of the "world turning upside down". Watch for more.
hindustantimes (2024-01-12). 'Next Houthi Attack Will Be Bigger': Chilling Red Sea Warning For U.S. By Iran-backed Group. hindustantimes.com ![]()
Yemen's Houthis have warned the U.S. against any action on the group. Houthi leader Abdel Malik Al-Houthi said that any attack by the U.S. would not go without a response. Al-Houthi threatened to launch a bigger attack than the recent one in the Red Sea. The Houthi leader also reiterated the group's pledge to target more ships linked to Israel. Watch for more.
hindustantimes (2024-01-12). U.S., UK Bomb Houthi Sites In Yemen With Tomahawk Missiles, Fighter Jets Over Red Sea Attacks | All-Out War Begins. hindustantimes.com ![]()
The U.S. and the UK's Navies bombed more than a dozen Houthi sites in Yemen this morning. The Houthi targets included an airbase, air defence systems, military camp and weapons storage areas. Tomahawk missiles, several fighter jets were involved in the air strikes. Both NATO Nations called them "massive retaliatory strikes" to the attacks by Iran-backed rebels in the Red Sea on several commercial ships. The U.S. President, Joe Biden, warned of further attacks if Houthis don't halt their actions in the Red Sea. The UK PM, Rishi Sunak, said that both the navies were supported by Australia, Bahrain, Canada, and the…
Staff (2024-01-12). Indore school girls asked to pledge against 'Love Jihad' by Hindutva groups. muslimmirror.com 
Hindutva organizations conducted the Shree Akhand Vedant Sant Sammelan in Madhya Pradesh's Indore in a bid to curb the rising cases of 'Love Jihad'. The event witnessed schoolgirls taking a pledge not to marry outside their religion, with a viral video capturing the moment. The girls, echoing a woman's words, vowed not to allow anyone …
Staff (2024-01-12). RJD Muslim leader reads out Hanuman Chalisa in public meeting. muslimmirror.com ![]()
A RJD Muslim leader read out the Hanuman Chalisa at a public meeting in Bettiah city in Bihar's West Champaran district on Thursday. Addressing the gathering, RJD minority wing leader Sadik Khan said: "Some people are creating differences in the name of temple and mosque in the country and dividing Hindu and Muslim for vote …
UMMID (2024-01-12). Indore: Hindutva outfits make schoolgirls take pledge against 'Love Jihad'. ummid.com ![]()
In an already charged communal atmosphere prevailing in the country, the Hindutva organisations in Madhya Pradesh recently held Shree Akhand Vedant Sant Sammelan in Indore, wherein schoolgirls were made to take oath not to marry outside their religion.
Staff (2024-01-11). 4 highest gurus of Sanatan Hindu dharma not to participate in Ram Temple Pranpratistha-A setback to Modi govt. muslimmirror.com ![]()
By Muslim Mirror Desk The decision of the four highest gurus of Sanatan Hindu Dharma not to participate in the Pranpratistha ceremony of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya has stirred significant attention and sparked discussions within the Hindu community. This unexpected turn of events has been attributed to various concerns and perspectives, revealing a complex …
Martin Plaut (2024-01-12). Why South Africa's Poor Vote for the Now Corrupt ANC. fairobserver.com 
In spite of its dismal record, the majority of black South Africans will most likely support the African National Congress (ANC) when the general election is held later this year. The ANC's record is one of failure: a failure to provide jobs (about 60% of the country's youth are unemployed), of failing to keep the…
Staff (2024-01-11). SP leader Swami Prasad Maurya justifies police firing on 'karsevaks' in 1990. muslimmirror.com ![]()
By Muslim Mirror Network Samajwadi Party leader Swami Prasad Maurya on Wednesday justified the then Mulayam Singh Yadav government's order directing the police to open fire on 'karsevaks' in Ayodhya in 1990, saying that it was done to protect the Constitution. Maurya, who has been inviting controversy through his statements in the recent past, was …
Tanupriya Singh (2024-01-11). Genocide as pattern and policy: ICJ hears South Africa's case against Israel. peoplesdispatch.org ![]()
The International Court of Justice began hearings on South Africa's case accusing Israel of genocide in Gaza. South Africa is seeking urgent measures to stop Israel's military aggression which has killed over 23,000 Palestinians.
WSWS (2024-01-11). Sri Lanka joins US-led coalition in Red Sea amid Gaza genocide. wsws.org ![]()
The Wickremesinghe government's decision to join Washington's latest provocations in the Middle East is another demonstration of Colombo's subservience to US imperialism.
Staff (2024-01-11). BJP's bid to break PDP and install Sajad Lone as CM culminated in J&K assembly dissolution: Satyapal Malik. muslimmirror.com ![]()
Former Jammu and Kashmir Governor, Satyapal Malik, has shifted the blame for the dissolution of the state Assembly onto Peoples' Conference leader, Sajad Lone, accusing him of wanting to 'indulge in horse-trading'. In an interview with senior Supreme Court advocate and Rajya Sabha member, Kapil Sibal's YouTube channel "Dil Se," Malik asserted that the decision …
Staff (2024-01-11). 'Not mentioned in Constitution': Mamata outlines objections to 'One Nation, One Election'. muslimmirror.com ![]()
KOLKATA : West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday wrote to the Secretary of the High-Level Committee on One Nation, One Election, Niten Chandra highlighting her objections to the proposed system. In her letter, not as the Chief Minister, but in her capacity as the Chairperson of Trinamool Congress, she argued that the Constitution …
Ann Brown (2024-01-11). Top Actor Jonathan Majors On Guilty Verdict: Model Is Lying I Hit Her; If A Black Man Were Chasing A White Girl, He Would Be Shot. moguldom.com ![]()
In an exclusive interview with Good Morning America, actor beleaguered Jonathan Majors spoke out for the first time since his recent guilty verdict in a domestic violence case involving his ex-girlfriend Grace Jabbari. Majors expressed shock and fear over the jury's decision, adamantly denying any physical harm to Jabbari and insisting he has "never hit …
Rabah Arkam (2024-01-12). Berber New Year 2974: Yennayer symbol of identity and resistance. pressenza.com ![]()
The Berber New Year (Yennayer) is celebrated by the ´Amazigh people ª in a spirit of joy and sharing in different regions of North Africa but also in the Canary Islands of the European continent and in sub-Saharan countries which remain attached to this centuries-old tradition and Berber culture. | The word Yennayer is composed of ´yen ª, which means ´first ª, and ´ayer ª (or ayyur), which means ´month ª. It corresponds to the first day of the agrarian calendar used by the Berbers for several centuries, itself corresponding to the Julian calendar adopted in N…
ecns.cn (2024-01-10). China moves to expand 5G coverage in outlying border regions, inhabited offshore isles. ecns.cn ![]()
China will move to expand its 5G mobile network access to all outlying border regions and inhabited offshore islands, and the 5G coverage will likely reach 100 percent by the end of 2025, according to a notice jointly issued by 13 Chinese government departments on Wednesday.
ecns.cn (2024-01-11). China moves to expand 5G coverage in outlying border regions, inhabited offshore isles. ecns.cn ![]()
China will move to expand its 5G mobile network access to all outlying border regions and inhabited offshore islands, and the 5G coverage will likely reach 100 percent by the end of 2025, according to a notice jointly issued by 13 Chinese government departments on Wednesday.
greenleft.org.au (2024-01-11). AI giant Palantir on a quest to help the West. greenleft.org.au 
Rabah Arkam (2024-01-12). Berber New Year 2974: Yennayer symbol of identity and resistance. pressenza.com ![]()
The Berber New Year (Yennayer) is celebrated by the ´Amazigh people ª in a spirit of joy and sharing in different regions of North Africa but also in the Canary Islands of the European continent and in sub-Saharan countries which remain attached to this centuries-old tradition and Berber culture. | The word Yennayer is composed of ´yen ª, which means ´first ª, and ´ayer ª (or ayyur), which means ´month ª. It corresponds to the first day of the agrarian calendar used by the Berbers for several centuries, itself corresponding to the Julian calendar adopted in N…
UMMID (2024-01-12). Maha CM Shinde gets Speaker's boost; Murder of democracy, says Sena (UBT). ummid.com ![]()
Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar Wednesday January 24, 2024 decided in favour of Chief Minister Eknath Shinde saying his faction was the "real Shiv Sena" as it had the support of the majority of the MLAs.
Democracy Now! (2024-01-12). "Nowhere Is Safe in Gaza": South Africa Lays Out Genocide Case vs. Israel at World Court in The Hague. pressenza.com ![]()
South Africa began to make its case Thursday at the International Court of Justice that Israel is committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza. In their opening statements, South Africa's lawyers argued that the sheer scale of Israel's violence, which has so far killed more than 23,000 people since October 7, is part of a political and military strategy aimed at the destruction of Palestinian life, using statements from top Israeli leaders to show genocidal intent. Israel and the United States have both vehemently rejected the charges. South Africa is seeking a provisional measure from the top U.N. court to s…
Pressenza New York (2024-01-12). Jan. 13 National March on Washington for Gaza. pressenza.com ![]()
Pressenza New York (2024-01-12). Why The Two-State Solution Is The Only Viable Option To The Exclusion Of Any Other. pressenza.com ![]()
Although the two-state solution has been all along the only viable option that best serves Israel's national security and political interests and meets the Palestinians' national aspiration for statehood, the Israel-Hamas war has only reaffirmed that there is no other option. | By Alon Ben-Meir | The Israel-Hamas war has reignited discussions over a two-state solution as an end to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Those who closely monitor the conflict and consider its history, the psychological mindset of both peoples and their affinity and mutual claims to the same land, cannot escape the conclusion that a two-…
Kimera Abdu (2024-01-12). Museveni's Disregard for Fair Elections Continues with Byabakama's Re-appointment — Kyagulanyi. plusnews.ug 
Robert Kyagulanyi, President of the National Unity Platform (NUP), criticized President Museveni's decision to re-appoint Justice Simon Byabakama as the electoral commission chairman for another 7-year term. Kyagulanyi asserted that this move is evidence of Museveni's lack of intention to conduct free and fair elections in Uganda. On his X (formerly Twitter) platform, Kyagulanyi stated, …
Plus News (2024-01-12). NRM Faces Uphill Task to Revive Support in Luwero. plusnews.ug 
The National Resistance Movement (NRM) Party is set to embark on mobilization campaigns to revive its support in Luwero district ahead of primaries and general elections in 2026. In the 2021 general elections, President Yoweri Museveni registered the biggest drop in popularity in Luwero district since he came to Power in 1986. Museveni obtained only …
Plus News (2024-01-12). US Stops Arms Supplies to Ukraine -White House. plusnews.ug 
By Tass The United States has halted its deliveries of weapons and military equipment to Ukraine due to the lack of budget funds for such programs, Coordinator for Strategic Communications of the White House's National Security Council John Kirby has said. "We have issued the last drawdown package that we had funding to support," the …
Plus News (2024-01-12). Ugandans Losing UGX 2Bn Daily To Unpaid UNRA Contractors. plusnews.ug 
The latest Auditor General's report for financial year 2022/2023 has revealed a daily loss of 2.2 billion Shillings, paid in form of interest charges on delayed payment to project contractors. The audit report presented to Parliament this week by Auditor General, John Muwanga, indicates that financial statements of Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) and Ministry …
Mark Gruenberg (2024-01-12). Worker centers, advocates demand Biden protect whistleblowing migrants. peoplesworld.org 
CHICAGO —Worker centers and migrants' advocates are demanding that President Biden, and particularly his Department of Homeland Security, publicize and publicly advocate a little-known DHS waiver of deportation for undocumented people who become whistleblowers about worker exploitation and abuse on the job. With backing from the AFL-CIO-recognized National Day Labor Organizing Network (NDLON), they're undertaking …
C.J. Atkins (2024-01-11). Israel on trial: South Africa lays out genocide case. peoplesworld.org 
Ceasefire activists around the world who have been asking whether anyone was ever going to stand up for the Palestinians on the international stage got their answer on Thursday. In the Hague, South African lawyers presented opening arguments in a landmark legal case their government has filed with the International Court of Justice accusing Israel …
A a (2024-01-12). International Court of Justice Complaint Demonstrates That Israel Is Carrying Out Genocide. strategic-culture.su 
By Tom CARTER | ‚ùóÔ∏èJoin us on , , and . | Contact us: | On Thursday and Friday of this week, arguments will…
albawaba (2024-01-12). USA and Britain launch military strikes in Yemen; Houthis retaliate. albawaba.com ![]()
ALBAWABA- In a significant escalation, the United States and Britain have initiated military aggression against Yemen. Airstrikes, conducted by warplanes, warships, and submarines, targeted multiple locations in Sana'a, Sa'dah, Taiz, Dhamar, Hajjah, and Hodeida, causing massive explosions, as documented in videos circulating on social media. The military intervention is justified by the U.S. and Britain as a response to prevent Houthi forces from obstructing international maritime routes. The Houthis had earlier declared support for the people of Gaza and vowed to block ships either owned by or heading to Israel…
Alexis Sterling (2024-01-12). Escalating conflicts: US, UK military actions in Yemen spark wider war concerns. nationofchange.org ![]()
Amidst Israel's Gaza operations, the US and UK's air strikes on Yemen heighten regional tensions, challenging international maritime security and legal norms.
aljazeera (2024-01-12). How the US, UK bombing of Yemen might help the Houthis. aljazeera.com ![]()
The Yemeni group could gain from a raised domestic and international profile, with a superpower taking them on.
aljazeera (2024-01-12). World reacts to US, UK attacks on Houthi targets in Yemen. aljazeera.com ![]()
Here are some of the international reactions to the most recent escalation in the region.
APR editor (2024-01-12). Aftermath of Port Moresby looting, rioting — 14-day state of emergency. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Miriam Zarriga and Gorethy Kenneth in Port Moresby Fires from the 24-hour spate of looting, rioting and mayhem in Papua New Guinea's Port Moresby — the worst ever social unrest in the city — have all but subsided into skeletal remains of ash and buildings in National Capital District (NCD). The smoke has cleared…
David Kattenburg, Mondoweiss. (2024-01-12). South Africa Presents The Case Against Israel's Genocide In Gaza. popularresistance.org ![]()
The opening salvo of South Africa's legal bid to hold Israel accountable for genocide in Gaza rang out this morning in a crowded courtroom in The Hague. | The State of Israel has failed to prevent and is continuing to commit acts of genocide against the Palestinian people of Gaza, lawyers for the Republic of South Africa told the International Court of Justice, gathered in the ornate chambers of The Hague's Peace Palace. | Standing at a podium in front of the Court's fifteen judges, supplemented by judges ad hoc Aharon Barak (Israel) and Dikgang Ernest Moseneke (South Africa), and in front of a battery of lawyers…
Dr. Jessica Nelson (2024-01-12). The Impact of CVS Health's Decision to Close Some Pharmacies Inside Target Stores. medriva.com ![]()
CVS Health has recently announced the closure of selected pharmacies located within Target stores. The move, expected to take place between February and April this year, is part of the company's strategy to realign its national retail footprint. While CVS Health has not divulged the exact number of pharmacies that will be affected, it is…
ecns.cn (2024-01-12). BYD gets vessel to ship EVs overseas as automaker leads in fast-growing field. ecns.cn ![]()
The vessel — BYD Explorer No.1— was built by the Yantai, Shandong province-based company for international ship operator Zodiac Maritime. It was then chartered to BYD by the ship's owner.
ecns.cn (2024-01-12). Optimized visa policy offers more convenience. ecns.cn ![]()
The National Immigration Administration announced on Thursday five optimized visa measures to facilitate the entry of foreign nationals into China for business, education and tourism purposes.
ecns.cn (2024-01-12). China consumer prices drop in Dec. ecns.cn ![]()
China's consumer prices fell for a third consecutive month in December while factory-gate prices declined at a slower pace, data from the National Bureau of Statistics showed on Friday.
ecns.cn (2024-01-12). Global unemployment will rise in 2024: ILO. ecns.cn ![]()
Joblessness and the jobs gap have both fallen below pre-pandemic levels but global unemployment will rise this year, and growing inequalities are causes for concern, an International Labour Organization report said.
Editor (2024-01-12). South Africa Makes Its Genocide Case Against Israel at The Hague. scheerpost.com 
By Sam Husseini / Substack "For the New Year, Global Solidarity to Save Palestine: Backing South Africa" has had several updates. See some of my initial thoughts on the South African oral arguments here. South Africa Genocide Case Against Israel Jeremy Scahill reports: "On Thursday, South Africa will present its historic case before the International Court of …
Edward Hunt (2024-01-12). U.S. Officials Care More About Protecting Oil Tankers Than Palestinians. counterpunch.org ![]()
While Israel continues its military offensive in Gaza, the United States is directing a major military operation in the Red Sea, where U.S. warships are maintaining a persistent presence to protect shipping lanes. With its recently launched Operation Prosperity Guardian, the United States is leading a multinational military coalition to occupy the Red Sea and the Bab
Gabisile (2024-01-12). SA appeals to top UN court in Israel-Palestine matter. sanews.gov.za ![]()
SA appeals to top UN court in Israel-Palestine matter | Justice and Correctional Services Minister, Ronald Lamola, fears that without the intervention of the International Court of Justice (ICJ), Palestinians will be destroyed. | This was as South Africa approached the ICJ, under the Genocide Convention, for acts committed by Israel in the context of its attacks on Gaza. | He said the Israeli actions were reminiscent of the Rwandan genocide 30 years ago. | "We are here, on behalf of South Africa and the global community, to seek justice for the victims, particularly children, women, and the elderly. We believe…
geo.tv (2024-01-12). Russia slams US, UK, for Yemen strikes, demands UNSC session. geo.tv 
Russia accused both nations of 'total disregard for international law' calling airstrikes "another example of Anglo-Saxons' perversion of UNSC resolutions…
greenleft.org.au (2024-01-12). Australia must support South Africa's International Court of Justice case against Israel. greenleft.org.au 
JANET (2024-01-12). Stop the war on Yemen! iacenter.org ![]()
January 11, 2024 The International Action Center condemns the U.S. and British imperialist governments for their unjustifiable attacks on Yemen Jan. 11. This latest aggression is a direct expansion of the genocidal war they have been collaborating with in Gaza. It coincides with the charges of that genocide against Israel in the International Court of Justice, brought by South Africa. Emergency demo in Times Square, New York City, Jan. 11, 2024. PHOTO: Jason Cohen This attack on Yemen exposes the lies from the Biden administration about taking every step to avoid expanding the war in the region. Once again after…
John Whitbeck (2024-01-12). Israel Faces Justice in The Hague. counterpunch.org ![]()
The three hours of oral arguments by the six members of the South African legal team on the first day of hearings at the International Court of Justice on the genocide case initiated against Israel by South Africa were highly professional and impressive. In 2020, in the genocide case brought by Gambia against Myanmar, the
newarab (2024-01-12). Pressure mounts on Biden over Gaza ceasefire. newarab.com 
Around 200 local and state elected officials in the US have signed a letter to US President Joe Biden urging for a ceasefire in Israel's war in Gaza. Also this week, South Africa began presenting a case accusing Israel of committing genocide in Gaza. | Just two weeks ago, dozens of international groups came together for a This round of high-profile pressure on the US administration comes as the death toll in Gaz…
newarab (2024-01-12). Red Sea shipping disrupted after US-UK strikes: reports. newarab.com 
Reports indicate that shipping activities in the Red Sea have been disrupted following intense air strikes by the US and Britain. | The airstrikes follow a series of attacks by Houthi forces on Red Sea shipping that aimed at pressuring Israel to cease its military actions in Gaza. | An airbase, airports, and a military camp were the main targets of Friday's strikes, as reported by the Houthi rebels' Al-Masirah TV station. This was confirmed by AFP correspondents and witnesses who also confirmed hearing the bombardment. | Meanwhile, Israel is set to present its defence on Friday at the International Court of Ju…
newarab (2024-01-12). Syrian regime used incendiary weapon in Idlib: White Helmets. newarab.com 
The Syrian regime injured four civilians with incendiary weapons on Sunday, 7 January, in the northwestern The use of incendiary weapons is prohibited against civilians and is restricted against combatants under international humanitarian law. | Sunday's attack targeted a school used as a shelter for displaced Syrians, as well as nearby homes. At least one of the ci…
newarab (2024-01-12). Who are Yemen's Houthis and why did the US & UK strike them?>. newarab.com 
The international community is split after the US and UK forces said they bombed Houthi rebel sites in Yemen following weeks of attacks on shipping lanes in the Red Sea, which have The Houthis say they are targeting vess…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-01-12). Is the extreme cold bad for your lungs? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ![]()
Another winter storm is bearing down on the upper Midwest, with winter storm warnings out for portions of Minnesota, Wisconsin and Iowa. The National Weather Service is calling for heavy snow and gusty winds. Following the snow, the first extreme cold temperatures of the season will arrive, with lows dipping well below zero(fahrenheit) and forecast highs on Sunday and Monday staying in negative territory. From frostbite to hypothermia, when temperatures get that cold, it can…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-01-12). Fighting glioblastoma — one of the deadliest forms of brain cancer. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ![]()
The Casper family treasuring their time together Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center and Columbia University recently announced being named the recipients of a $10.6 million grant from the National Cancer Institute to advance research in fighting glioblastoma – one of the deadliest and most aggressive forms of brain cancer. Every year, thousands are diagnosed with the disease. Many are given little time to live. The prognosis is often poorer for older patients. Researchers are searching…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-01-12). Mayo Clinic transplant programs achieve record volumes in 2023. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ![]()
In addition to celebrating 60 years as a leader in organ transplant practice, Mayo Clinic is also celebrating a record year in the number of transplants performed. Mayo Clinic, as the largest integrated transplant center in the country represented by sites in Arizona, Florida and Minnesota, performed a collective 1,986 organ transplants in 2023. Transplant volumes not only exceeded previous records held by Mayo Clinic, but also those of other national transplant programs. Since the…
Norman Solomon (2024-01-12). With Attack on Yemen, the U.S. is Shameless: "We Make the Rules, We Break the Rules" counterpunch.org ![]()
Have you heard the one about the U.S. government wanting a "rules-based international order"? It's grimly laughable, but the nation's media outlets routinely take such claims seriously and credulously. Overall, the default assumption is that top officials in Washington are reluctant to go to war, and do so only as a last resort. The framing
Patrick Theros (2024-01-12). Who's the superpower around here? responsiblestatecraft.org 
After his first meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in 1996, Bill Clinton vented his fury before his staff about his visitor's apparent presumptions about the balance of power in the bilateral relationship.
Staff (2024-01-12). U.S., Britain strike Houthis in Yemen; Israel to counter genocide accusations at UN court. haaretz.com ![]()
Britain, U.S. strike Iranian-backed Houthis in Yemen after months of attacks on Red Sea shipping ‚ñ Qatar close to finalizing deal with Hamas to transfer medicine to Israeli hostages in Gaza ‚ñ Israel's High Court rejects petition to oust Netanyahu due to war ‚ñ Israel foils ISIS attack planned by two East Jerusalem residents ‚ñ IDF finds forensic evidence that Hamas held hostages in newly uncovered tunnel under Khan Yunis ‚ñ Blinken says Israel working with region, creating path to Palestinian state, will isolate Iran…
The Independent (2024-01-12). South Africa transitions from apartheid victim to global advocate in Israel case. independent.co.ug 
Moving from apartheid to advocacy, South Africa is pulling its geopolitical heft on the issue of Gaza, launching a genocide case against Israel with a hearing at the International Court of Justice (ICJ). SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | South Africa's unprecedented move to sue Israel for genocide at the ICJ, inspired by its own …
tvbrics (2024-01-12). Dorival Junior has become the head coach of the Brazilian national football team. tvbrics.com 
The 61-year-old coach is to improve Brazil's position in the South American zone in the World Cup qualifiers…
tvbrics (2024-01-12). Lula proclaimed 2024 as the "National Year of Fernando Sabino" tvbrics.com 
Fernando Sabino is a famous Brazilian writer of the 20th century…
UMMID (2024-01-12). UGC NET December 2023 Result on Jan 10 – Direct Link to Check. ummid.com ![]()
The National Testing Agency (NTA) is set to declare the result of UGC NET December 2023 on its official website ugcnet.nta.nic.in on Wednesday January 10, 2024.
UMMID (2024-01-12). Bangladesh Tests Ailing Democracy on Ballot. ummid.com ![]()
ANFREL said it strongly believed that the election in Bangladesh is at risk of lacking genuineness and electoral competitiveness, raising serious questions about its adherence to democratic principles and international election standards that assess the legitimacy of the electoral process.
UMMID (2024-01-12). Bangladesh: Sheikh Hasina wins 4th straight term, to be PM for a record 5th time. ummid.com ![]()
Sheikh Hasina Monday January 08, 2024 won the Bangladesh National Elections for a record four consecutive terms and is set to become Prime Minister of the South Asian country for 5th term, another record.
UMMID (2024-01-12). South Korea imposes ban on dog meat industry. ummid.com ![]()
South Korea's National Assembly Tuesday January 09, 2024 voted to ban the dog meat industry in what animal campaigners at Humane Society International, Korea called "history in the making."
UMMID (2024-01-12). Arab League and counting, SA ICJ Petition against Israeli genocide receives more support. ummid.com ![]()
In a major setback for the Zionists and their allies, Arab League, a representative body of about two dozen countries – majority of them in the neighbourhood of Israel, has declared support for the South Africa Petition filed at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) against the Israeli genocide and massacre of Palestinians.
UMMID (2024-01-12). Genocide of Palestinians State Policy Nurtured At Highest Levels: South Africa at ICJ. ummid.com ![]()
The South African lawyers while initiating the argument at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) Thursday January 11, 2024 said the massacre of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip is part of a "State Policy" which is nurtured at the highest levels.
UMMID (2024-01-12). Online campaign endorsing ICJ case against Israeli Genocide one of most signed. ummid.com ![]()
The online campaign endorsing the South Africa petition at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) seeking to hold Israel accountable for the massacre and genocide of Palestinians in Gaza has become one of the most signed on change.org.
Amnesty International (2024-01-11). oPt: ICJ hearings over Israel's alleged breaches of the Genocide Convention a vital step to help protect Palestinian civilians [EN/AR]. reliefweb.int ![]()
Anuradha Chenoy (2024-01-11). The Israeli Genocide in Gaza and the International Court of Justice (ICJ). globalresearch.ca ![]()
APR editor (2024-01-11). PM Marape summons troops after Port Moresby goes up in flames. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Miriam Zarriga in Port Moresby Soldiers and police were jointly patrolling the streets of the Papua New Guinea capital Port Moresby today as the country takes stock of yesterday's unprecedented looting and rampage by hooligans and rioters. Prime Minister James Marape confirmed that the National Executive Council had met and approved the army to…
APR editor (2024-01-11). South Africa's genocide case against Israel over Gaza 'chilling' in detail. asiapacificreport.nz 
Asia Pacific Report South Africa has accused Israel of "genocidal intent" over its war on the besieged enclave Gaza Strip, and pleaded with judges at the UN International Court of Justice (ICJ) to issue an interim order demanding Israel halt its military offensive in the embattled territory, reports Middle East Eye. South African lawyer Adila…
Ben Gardner (2024-01-11). Growing number admit doing nothing to help climate change, data shows. thecanary.co ![]()
Recent data shows growing inaction towards acting on climate change by people in England and Wales over the last three years. | Climate crisis: less people making lifestyle changes: | In three Office for National Statistics (ONS) surveys, the number of people who said they have made no lifestyle changes to help tackle climate change has increased from 19% in October 2021, to 23% in July 2022, to 28% in November 2023. | The surveys also asked respondents why they had not made any changes to their lifestyle, with the belief that their changes will have no effect becoming the most common reason, increasing f…
Chris Walker (2024-01-11). New Congressional Report Highlights Mike Johnson's Christian Nationalist Views. truthout.org ![]()
Members of the Congressional Freethought Caucus (CFC), a collection of 20 lawmakers in Congress who seek to "protect the secular character of our government by adhering to the strict Constitutional principle of the separation of church and state," released a white paper report on Wednesday showcasing Speaker of the House Mike Johnson's (R-Louisiana) disturbing Christian nationalist views. |
Dave DeCamp (2024-01-11). Netanyahu Claims He Has No Intention of Displacing Gaza's Palestinians. news.antiwar.com ![]()
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday insisted Israel doesn't plan to expel Palestinians from Gaza or permanently occupy the territory, a shift in rhetoric that comes a day before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) holds its first hearing on South Africa's genocide case against Israel. "I want to make a few points absolutely …
Dave DeCamp (2024-01-11). South Africa Presents Genocide Case Against Israel at ICJ. news.antiwar.com ![]()
South African officials and lawyers on Thursday made their case at the International Court of Justice in The Hague to show that Israel is committing genocide against the Palestinian population of Gaza. The over three-hour hearing was an indictment of the US-backed Israeli campaign in Gaza, which has killed over 23,000 Palestinians, mainly women and …
David Kattenburg (2024-01-11). South Africa presents the case against Israel's genocide in Gaza: Day 1 of South Africa v. Israel. mondoweiss.net 
In an exhaustive presentation, lawyers for South Africa presented its case to the International Court of Justice that Israel has failed to prevent and is continuing to commit acts of genocide against the Palestinian people of Gaza.
Debbie Mohnblatt (2024-01-11). International Diplomats Meet at Knesset To Discuss Postwar Strategies for Gaza. themedialine.org 
ecns.cn (2024-01-10). Xi notes global impact of U.S. ties in letter to Iowa friend. ecns.cn ![]()
President Xi Jinping said that China is willing to work with the United States to promote the steady, sound and sustained development of China-U.S. relations, and to seek more benefits for the two peoples and provide more public goods for the international community.
ecns.cn (2024-01-10). China and Finland to enhance cooperation. ecns.cn ![]()
China and Finland agreed on Wednesday to bolster their mutually beneficial cooperation and enhance communication on international and regional affairs amid global challenges, as President Xi Jinping met with Finnish President Sauli Niinisto via video link.
ecns.cn (2024-01-11). China expects steady increase of inbound visits in 2024. ecns.cn ![]()
China is expected to see a steady increase in the number of inbound visits in 2024, said Chi Jingyang, border control management director of China's National Immigration Administration (NIA).
ecns.cn (2024-01-11). Senior CPC official holds talks with former U.S. officials, business representatives. ecns.cn ![]()
Liu Jianchao, head of the International Department of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, met former U.S. officials and representatives from the finance and business community in New York on Tuesday.
Gabisile (2024-01-11). NSFAS Board Chair Ernest Khosa takes leave of absence. sanews.gov.za ![]()
NSFAS Board Chair Ernest Khosa takes leave of absence | The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) announced on Wednesday that its board chairperson, Ernest Khosa, has voluntarily tabled a notice of 30 days leave of absence. | This is after the NSFAS Board held a special meeting to discuss the financial aid scheme's state of readiness for the beginning of the 2024 academic year. | The leave of absence, according to the NSFAS, will enable the board to deal with all the allegations against him as contained in the recordings distributed by the Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA). | The OUTA is accusing both…
Gabisile (2024-01-11). SA presents genocide case against Israel at ICJ. sanews.gov.za ![]()
SA presents genocide case against Israel at ICJ | It is all eyes on South Africa today as the country presents its genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague, Netherlands. | South Africa is currently on the stand this morning in a legal battle against Israel, which is accused of genocide in Gaza. | South Africa approached the ICJ, under the Genocide Convention, for acts committed by Israel in the context of its attacks on Gaza and the case will be represented by six local legal minds. | Both South Africa and Israel are expected to lay bare their arguments during the tw…
Gabisile (2024-01-11). SA speaks at ICJ case. sanews.gov.za ![]()
SA speaks at ICJ case | Israel's response to the Hamas attack on 7 October 2023 has crossed the line and breaches the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide also referred to as "the Convention". | This is according to Minister of Justice and Correctional Services, who delivered his opening remarks at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague, Netherlands, on Thursday. | "Madam President, 'in extending our hands across the miles to the people of Palestine, we do so in the full knowledge that we are part of a humanity that is at one'. These were the words of President Nel…
Udani Samarasekera (2024-01-13). Perspectives] Peter Hotez: physician-scientist-warrior combating anti-science. thelancet.com ![]()
When Peter J Hotez's, now adult, daughter Rachel was diagnosed with autism and intellectual disabilities, misinformation about vaccines and autism was circulating. As a leading paediatric vaccine scientist and parent, Hotez felt compelled to write the 2018 book Vaccines Did Not Cause Rachel's Autism. Doing so made him "public enemy number one with anti-vaccine groups", and gave him "a front row seat to understand what the anti-vaccine movement is about", he says. Hotez, Dean of the National School of Tropical Medicine and Professor in the Departments of Pediatrics, Molecular Virology, and Microbiology at Baylor C…
Zhi Qu (2024-01-13). Correspondence] Interpreting COVID-19 data from China: a call for caution. thelancet.com ![]()
The adjustment of the control policy on COVID-19 in China raised concerns in the international community about new variants that could emerge. The analysis by Yang Pan and colleagues1 showed no evidence of emerging novel variants detected in Beijing so far. However, the interpretation and extrapolation of current findings as a "snapshot of China"1 should be more cautious.
David Kattenburg (2024-01-12). Israel responds to the charge of genocide: Day 2 of South Africa v. Israel. mondoweiss.net 
Presenting its case before the International Court of Justice, Israel argued that South Africa's request to end the assault on Gaza was "unconscionable" and a "transparent attempt to abuse the [Genocide] Convention."
Editor (2024-01-12). 'International Law on trial as much as Israel' — Irish MEPs join rally at ICJ. mronline.org 
Irish members of the European Parliament joined a rally in front of the International Court of Justice at The Hague in support of Palestinians in Gaza, stating that this is a trial on International law as much as Israel.
infobrics (2024-01-12). Court case against Israel could restore international law. infobrics.org ![]()
This is an opportunity to reestablish international law and end the illegitimate "rules-based order" led by the West.
John Whitbeck (2024-01-12). Israel Faces Justice in The Hague. counterpunch.org 
The three hours of oral arguments by the six members of the South African legal team on the first day of hearings at the International Court of Justice on the genocide case initiated against Israel by South Africa were highly professional and impressive. In 2020, in the genocide case brought by Gambia against Myanmar, the
Staff (2024-01-12). "Gaslighting and Cherry-Picking": How Israel Is Defending Itself at World Court on Charges of Genocide. democracynow.org 
The second day of South Africa's case against Israel at the International Court of Justice at The Hague saw Israel take the stand, defending against accusations that its government is committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza. South Africa is demanding an emergency suspension of Israel's aerial and ground assault on Gaza in front of the United Nations' highest court. From The Hague, we hear from Diala Shamas, a senior staff attorney at the Center for Constitutional Rights, the organization that sued President Biden in November, accusing him of failing to prevent genocide in Gaza. Shamas r…
Staff (2024-01-12). "They Want to Silence Us": Knesset Member Ofer Cassif Faces Expulsion for Backing South Africa Genocide Case. democracynow.org 
Israeli Knesset member Ofer Cassif is being threatened with expulsion from Israel's legislature after he signed a petition supporting South Africa's case against Israel at the International Court of Justice, accusing it of acts of genocide. Cassif says the impeachment is based on an antidemocratic law that suppresses free speech. "They want me and my friends to shut up," he says of the government's persecution of dissenting legislators. "We've been against the war from the beginning because we are against bloodshed."…
WSWS (2024-01-12). Train drivers in Germany strike for better wages and shorter working hours. wsws.org ![]()
In this struggle, train drivers confront not only the management of national carrier Deutsche Bahn and the government, but the leadership of their own union who are doing everything to prevent an all-out strike.
WSWS (2024-01-12). An appreciation of Comrade Helen Halyard. wsws.org ![]()
Helen Halyard, a leader of the Socialist Equality Party (US) and the International Committee of the Fourth International for more than half a century, died suddenly on November 28 at the age of 73.
WSWS (2024-01-12). International financial markets hail first year of Brazil's Lula government. wsws.org ![]()
Workers in several sectors of the federal public administration are already responding to the Lula government's austerity policy with strikes and walkouts.
WSWS (2024-01-12). International Court of Justice hears devastating presentation of Israeli genocide in Gaza. wsws.org ![]()
On Thursday, lawyers representing the government of South Africa gave an extraordinary presentation to the International Court of Justice in The Hague, arguing that Israel is guilty of perpetrating genocide in violation of the 1948 Genocide Convention.
Derrick Broze (2024-01-11). As WEF Prepares for 54th Annual Meeting International Activist Movements Offer Alternative Vision of 2030. thelastamericanvagabond.com ![]()
After 54 years of gathering, the World Economic Forum has greatly influenced the direction of the world. Now, people from all walks of life are rejecting their top-down, technocratic vision for the future. On Monday January 15th, the World Economic Forum will begin their 54th Annual Meeting as hundreds of heads of government, representatives of
greenleft.org.au (2024-01-11). Australia must support South Africa's International Court of Justice case against Israel. greenleft.org.au
Hebh Jamal (2024-01-11). South Africa honored the Palestinian plight, and the world was forced to listen. mondoweiss.net 
Like many Palestinians, I have lost faith in the international community. But I was emotional watching South Africa lay bare Israel's crimes at the ICJ. For the first time, our pain was taken seriously, and our call for justice was honored.
His Excellency Carlo Maria Viganà≤ (2024-01-11). Video: Archbishop Carlo Vigano. A False Pandemic and The Imposition of A False Vaccine. A Criminal Plan of World Depopulation. globalresearch.ca ![]()
Ileana Ferrer Fonte (2024-01-11). Controversy in Colombia over nationals's expulsion from Ecuador. plenglish.com ![]()
Bogota, Jan 11 (Prensa Latina) The controversy over whether Colombia would accept 1,500 nationals from Ecuadorian prisons before their possible expulsion from that country continued Thursday after an official press release was spread.
infobrics (2024-01-11). BRICS Stable Force in International Affairs with 'Bright Prospects': China. infobrics.org ![]()
Beijing's remarks come as 5 new members join while Argentina decides against joining multinational bloc…
Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-01-11). Brazil, Colombia and the Arab League Endorse South Africa's Case at the ICJ. libya360.wordpress.com ![]()
Peoples Dispatch Gustavo Petro in a meeting with young Palestinians in Colombia on December 15, 2023. Photo: Presidencia Colombia Colombia and Brazil join a growing list of countries that has expressed support for South Africa's case accusing Israel of genocide Colombia and Brazil's foreign ministries announced in separate statements that their governments support South Africa's…
Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-01-11). Cuba Endorses South Africa's Case Against Israel at the ICJ. libya360.wordpress.com ![]()
Cuba supports South Africa's claim before the International Court of Justice against Israel's genocide in Palestine Statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterates its deep concern at the continuing escalation of violence by Israel in the illegally occupied Palestinian territories, in flagrant violation of the Charter of the United…
Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-01-11). Israeli Army Ordered Mass Hannibal Directive on October 7. libya360.wordpress.com ![]()
The Cradle An investigation from Israel's leading newspaper indicates Israel deliberately killed many of its own civilians and soldiers during Hamas' Operation Al-Aqsa Flood to prevent them being taken captive back to Gaza. The Israeli military implemented the "Hannibal Directive" during Hamas' attack on 7 October, killing its own civilians and soldiers to prevent Hamas…
Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-01-11). Israel's Well-Oiled PR Machine Collapses. libya360.wordpress.com ![]()
Ali Choukeir Hasbara, a Hebrew term uniquely associated with Israel's global propaganda efforts, has utterly failed to counter the pro-Palestinian narrative in the Gaza war. As a frontline tool for Tel Aviv's national security strategy, losing its Hasbara power is equal to losing its qualitative military edge. "Israel condemns South Africa's decision to play advocate…
Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-01-11). South Africa Presents its Case Against Israel at the ICJ. libya360.wordpress.com ![]()
The International Court of Justice (ICJ), the principal judicial organ of the United Nations, holds public hearings on the request for the indication of provisional measures submitted by South Africa in the case South Africa v. Israel. Watch the full proceedings of the first day at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) hearing for South…
Jake Johnson (2024-01-11). International Court of Justice Hears South Africa's Genocide Case Against Israel. truthout.org ![]()
South African representatives argued before the International Court of Justice on Thursday that Israel is engaged in a genocidal assault on the Gaza Strip, subjecting the enclave to "merciless" bombing with the clear intent to wipe out the Palestinian population. "They have deplored anyone feeling sorry for the uninvolved Gazans, asserting repeatedly that there are no uninvolved, that there are no… |
Kevin Gosztola, The Dissenter. (2024-01-11). Boeing Whistleblower Warns Against Corporation's 'Safety Exemptions'. popularresistance.org ![]()
Following another incident involving a Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, a known Boeing whistleblower is sounding the alarm over the multinational corporation's requests for "safety exemptions." | The Associated Press reported that "a fuselage panel blew out on an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 Max 9 seven minutes after takeoff from Portland, Oregon." | "The rapid loss of cabin pressure pulled the clothes off a child and caused oxygen masks to drop from the ceiling, but miraculously none of the 171 passengers and six members were injured. Pilots made a safe emergency landing," AP added.
Larry Johnson (2024-01-11). Israel, like the Fish, Dies by its Mouth. sonar21.com 
Israel is frantic about derailing South Africa's December 29 request that the International Court of Justice (ICJ) issue an urgent order declaring that Israel was in breach of its obligations under the Genocide Convention. The initial hearing is set for Thursday, January 11 at the Hague. | Israel reacted with Israel rejected "with disgust" South Africa's genocide case against it, calling the case a baseles…
Leila Warah (2024-01-11). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 97: Israeli bombardment continues in Gaza even as South Africa presents arguments to the ICJ. mondoweiss.net 
As Israel's attacks on Gaza continued, killing medical workers and journalists, South Africa stood in front of the International Court of Justice and presented compelling evidence of Israel's genocidal acts and intent.
Liberation Staff (2024-01-11). South Africa takes Israel to court for genocide in Gaza. liberationnews.org 
Today marked the first day of a historic international hearing by the International Court of Justice in a lawsuit charging Israel with genocide against Palestinians.
Medea Benjamin, Nicolas J. S. Davies (2024-01-11). A Chance to Hold Israel—and the US—to Account for Genocide. counterpunch.org 
On January 11th, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague is holding its first hearing in South Africa's case against Israel under the Genocide Convention. The first provisional measure South Africa has asked of the court is to order an immediate end to this carnage, which has already killed more than 23,000 people,
Medea Benjamin, Nicolas J.S. Davies (2024-01-11). A Chance to Hold Israel and the US to Account for Genocide. dissidentvoice.org 
The International Court of Justice. Photo credit: ICJ On January 11th, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague is holding its first hearing in South Africa's case against Israel under the Genocide Convention. The first provisional measure South Africa has asked of the court is to order an immediate end to this carnage, …
mforinoco (2024-01-11). Niger Decides To Nationalize Its Water Sector, Terminates Contract With French Company. orinocotribune.com ![]()
The French Veolia Group, through its subsidiary Société d'Exploitation des Eaux du Niger, has been providing access to drinking water for the majority of the population of this West African country for more than 22 years. | The Nigerien government has decided to nationalize the operation of its drinking water, ending its contract with the This decis…
Mike Ludwig (2024-01-11). Champions of El Salvador's Historic Mining Ban Face Legal Persecution. truthout.org ![]()
El Salvador made history in 2017 when lawmakers overwhelmingly voted to ban mining for gold and other metals after coming under intense pressure from international mining interests. Mining requires large amounts of water that is often left contaminated with toxic chemicals. Faced with an extremely limited supply of clean water, farmers and environmentalists alike cheered when El Salvador became… |
Mike Spies (2024-01-11). NRA Plotted to Hide Expenses of Former CEO Wayne LaPierre, Investigation Reveals. truthout.org ![]()
At a meeting in June 2009, the treasurer of the National Rifle Association worked out a plan to conceal luxury expenses involving its chief executive, Wayne LaPierre, according to audio of the meeting obtained by The Trace and ProPublica. The recording was unknown to New York's attorney general, who is pursuing the NRA and LaPierre over a range of alleged financial misdeeds. It shows, in real time… |
Mustafa Abu Sneineh, Mondoweiss. (2024-01-11). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 96: Israel To Face Genocide Charges At ICJ. popularresistance.org ![]()
Israeli officials are gearing up for the hearing in the International Court of Justice (ICJ) tomorrow after South Africa filed a lawsuit in December accusing Tel Aviv of committing genocidal actions against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. | The ICJ hearings will broadcast live on Thursday and Friday. Unrestrained U.S. backing of Israeli military actions and bombardment in Gaza has immunized Tel Aviv from any scrutiny under UN resolutions. | The ICJ ruling could end up as another international law that Israel does not respect. However, there is a high expectation for the Hague-based court to hold Israel accountabl…
Nadia B. Ahmad (2024-01-11). White House strategy to counter Islamophobia means nothing while funding the slaughter of Muslims abroad. mondoweiss.net 
The Biden administration's "National Strategy to Counter Islamophobia" cannot be taken seriously while the U.S. gives Israel a blank check in Gaza. The U.S. cannot claim to combat Islamophobia at home while attacking Muslim communities abroad.
Natalia Marques (2024-01-11). 100,000 expected to take Pro-Palestine demands to Biden's doorstep. peoplesdispatch.org ![]()
A coalition of Muslim and pro-Palestine organizations are taking the overwhelmingly popular demand for a ceasefire straight to Biden's doorstep on January 13, at 1 pm, at the Freedom Plaza in Washington, DC. The "March for Gaza" is being organized by the American Muslim Task Force on Palestine, which includes American Muslims for Palestine, Council on American-Islamic Relations, Islamic Circle of North America, Muslim American Society, Muslim Student Association-National, Muslim Legal Fund of America, Muslim Ummah of North America, and Young Muslims, alongside the ANSWER Coalition, which played a key role in orga…
Oraily Madruga Rios (2024-01-11). National Science and Technology Awards Ceremony in Costa Rica. plenglish.com ![]()
San Jose, Jan 11 (Prensa Latina) Costa Rica's Science, Innovation, Technology and Telecommunications Minister Paula Bogantes praised on Thursday contributions by the National Award's winners to the domestic growth and development in these areas.
Patricia Harrity (2024-01-11). Today at the Hague — South Africa Lists the Genocidal Acts Committed By Israeli Forces in Gaza. expose-news.com ![]()
Today, January 11th, 2024, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) convened to deliberate on the unfolding crisis in Gaza. At the behest of South Africa, proceedings have commenced under the auspices of …
Paul Larudee (2024-01-11). Neither Evidence nor Law will Convict Israel of Genocide. dissidentvoice.org ![]()
If the International Court of Justice, AKA the World Court, convicts Israel of genocide or enjoins it from committing acts that contribute to genocide, it will not be on the basis of evidence or law. There will be deliberation before the fifteen judges announce their decision, but it will have little to do with the …
Peoples Dispatch (2024-01-11). Lula, Petro, and Arab League declare support to South Africa's case against Israel. peoplesdispatch.org ![]()
Colombia and Brazil's foreign ministries announced in separate statements that their governments support South Africa's historic case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) over the ongoing genocide in Gaza. The two South American nations join a Colombia's foreign minist…
Peter Koenig (2024-01-11). Israel Confronted at the International Court of Justice (ICJ). Does it Matter? Will It Effectively Take on Israel for its Atrocious Crimes? globalresearch.ca ![]()
Roselena Ramirez (2024-01-11). International Cartels Bring Violence and Crime to Ecuador. america.cgtn.com 
Ecuador is a small country situated in South America, sharing its borders with Colombia and Peru — two of the world's largest cocaine producers. Despite having no prior history of drug production, Ecuador has recently become a target for international cartels, which has led to an increase in violence and crime within the country. Journalist Dan Collyns has reported on this issue.
Sara Van Horn, In These Times. (2024-01-11). This Emerging Green Technology Could Decarbonize Buildings. popularresistance.org ![]()
In early 2021, an award-winning design for a "thermal energy network" caught the eye of John Murphy. The design was part of a proposal to decarbonize Empire Plaza in Albany, N.Y., and it featured a series of underground water pipes that balanced the heating and cooling systems of adjacent buildings. | As the International Representative of the New York State Pipe Trades Association, which represents around 25,000 workers across New York State, Murphy had been searching for an renewable energy solution for his members. In his seven years in the position, he has seen how some of the state's cur…
Shimri Zameret, Waging Nonviolence. (2024-01-11). We Can End Mass Atrocities In Gaza And Beyond. popularresistance.org ![]()
In the past few weeks, the number of innocent Palestinian civilians killed in attacks by the Israeli government has reached unprecedented levels. Both a majority of people around the world and a majority of governments oppose the mass atrocities against civilians in Gaza. Why is this common-sense view not translated into action that stops these international crimes? And what can normal people do to end atrocities in Gaza and elsewhere? | Before answering these questions, I would like to start from my personal experience on the day this last round of violence started.
Staff (2024-01-11). Palestinian Genocide Scholar & South African Lawyer on "Extreme Urgency" of World Court Case. democracynow.org 
We speak with guests in Johannesburg and Jerusalem about South Africa's landmark case against Israel at the International Court of Justice, where judges are being asked to intervene to stop a genocide. "What essentially South Africa is calling for is a ceasefire in Gaza," says South African human rights lawyer Kaajal Ramjathan-Keogh. We also speak with Palestinian genocide scholar Maha Abdallah, who says there is "extreme urgency" for the world to stop the bloodshed. "The court must immediately act," Abdallah says.
Staff (2024-01-11). "Nowhere Is Safe in Gaza": South Africa Lays Out Genocide Case vs. Israel at World Court in The Hague. democracynow.org 
South Africa began to make its case Thursday at the International Court of Justice that Israel is committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza. In their opening statements, South Africa's lawyers argued that the sheer scale of Israel's violence, which has so far killed more than 23,000 people since October 7, is part of a political and military strategy aimed at the destruction of Palestinian life, using statements from top Israeli leaders to show genocidal intent. Israel and the United States have both vehemently rejected the charges. South Africa is seeking a provisional measure from the top U.N…
Staff (2024-01-11). Israel in ICJ dock: Legal eye says crimes of genocide in Gaza 'more than obvious'. muslimmirror.com ![]()
THE HAGUE : — South African legal team to deliver statements on first day, followed by Israel's arguments the next day — 'Violations of international law and the commission of the crime of genocide are more than obvious,' Greek scholar Dimitris Kaltsonis tells Anadolu The International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague will hear …
Staff (2024-01-11). Who is Adila Hassim, the lawyer fighting 'genocide' case against Israel at ICJ? muslimmirror.com ![]()
By Muslim Mirror Desk Adila Hassim, a prominent lawyer representing South Africa in the Gaza genocide case at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), delivered a compelling speech on January 10, offering a scathing indictment of Israel's actions in the besieged city. The impassioned address, made before a 15-judge panel in a packed courtroom, garnered …
Susan Roberts (2024-01-11). The Morality of the West on Trial. counterpunch.org 
This week South Africa will open its case against Israel at the International Court of Justice in The Hague. The indictment is based on the Genocide Convention of 1948 and alleges that Israel is perpetrating a genocide on the Palestinian people in Gaza. All that South Africa needs to prove at this short preliminary hearing
The Independent (2024-01-11). MPs block Trade Ministry budget over refusal to fire Permanent Secretary. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | PWATCH-UG | Parliament's Trade and Tourism Committee has declined to consider the 2024/25 national budget for the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives until the recommendation by Parliament to relieve the Ministry's Permanent Secretary, Geraldine Ssali, of her duties on the grounds that she is unfit to hold office. The pronouncement was …
Ultimas Noticias, Orinoco Tribune. (2024-01-11). Latin American Nations Back South Africa's Case Against 'Israel'. popularresistance.org ![]()
The government of Venezuela spoke up this Tuesday to confirm its support for South African authorities who, in a case filed with the International Court of Justice (ICJ), have accused Israel of genocide in Gaza, Palestine. | In a statement, the foreign minister of Venezuela, Yván Gil cited the Israeli entity's repeated violations of the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide. | "Venezuela, as a country committed to peace diplomacy, recognizes South Africa's firm and historic step in defense of the Palestinian people and international law," wrote Gil. | Likewise, he stated that Venezu…
WSWS (2024-01-11). Winter COVID and flu wave hits UK's National Health Service. wsws.org ![]()
Britain is suffering another wave of COVID-19, fuelled by the recently identified JN.1 variant, as well as the winter season. The impact of COVID is compounded by the increased circulation of flu and other viruses.
Yumna Patel (2024-01-11). An international law expert explains why South Africa's case at the ICJ is so important. mondoweiss.net 
A ruling by the International Court of Justice in favor of South Africa, which has accused Israel of genocide, could mean saving thousands of lives in Gaza. The alternative, however, could be devastating and further embolden Israeli violence.
noemail (2024-01-12). Cold wave continues in Rajasthan. devdiscourse.com ![]()
Cold wave conditions continued to prevail in parts of Rajasthan and dry weather was seen across the state on Friday, the meteorological department said.
reliefweb.int (2024-01-12). Situation Report – Sri Lanka 12th January 2024 at 0900hrs. reliefweb.int 
WSWS (2024-01-12). Magistrate court hearing on violent assault on Sri Lankan SEP members. wsws.org ![]()
While police have visited the crime scene and recorded witness statements they requested more time to obtain hospital medical reports.
Pro-Khalistan leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun issues open challenge to India's territorial integrity…
Haji Malang Dargah has long been claimed by Hindutva extremists clashing with Muslim worshippers in India…
Since mid-2023, a series of assassination plots have strained India's relations with Canada and the U.S. In June 2023, a Sikh separatist activist living in Canada was reportedly killed on orders from Indian security services. Subsequently, in November, it came to light that U.S. authorities were investigating an assassination attempt against another Sikh separatist figure on 
UN Admitted the Importance of Cultural Integration in Development Policies: RSS Chief Bhagwat: | Guwahati, India: The 8th triennial conference of elders of ancient traditions and cultures under the auspices of the International Centre for Cultural Studies (ICCS) begins on a colorful note at Dibrugarh of Assam in northeast India on 28 January 2024. Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh's Sarsanghchalak Mohan Bhagwat, Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, and spiritual leaders from 33 countries graced the occasion. The five-day conference will witness the deliberations by spiritual leaders to prepare a roadmap fo…
Countries: Bangladesh, Burkina Faso, Chad, Myanmar, Niger, Nigeria, World | Source: International Water Management Institute | Please refer to the attached file. | Alexandra Schindler, Radhika Singh, Andrew Adam-Bradford, Merel Laauwen and Sandra Ruckstuhl | Abstract/Description | This paper is a global literature review of anticipatory action approaches in communities hosting forcibly displaced persons. Anticipatory action, or a set of actions taken to prevent or mitigate a potential disaster before acute impacts are felt, is an essential strategy to reduce the impacts of climate change and extreme weather…
Countries: Cambodia, China, Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Guam, Lao People's Democratic Republic (the), Micronesia (Federated States of), Northern Mariana Islands (The United States of America), Palau, Philippines, Republic of Korea, Russian Federation, Thailand, Viet Nam | Source: European Commission's Directorate-General for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations | Please refer to the attached Map. | The tropical cyclone season across the Western North Pacific basin lasts throughout the whole year, averaging nearly 27 typhoons/tropical storms per year during the reference perio…
Country: Marshall Islands | Sources: International Charter Space and Major Disasters, UN Satellite Centre | Please refer to the attached Map. | SUMMARY OF FINDINGS | Ailinglaplap Atoll | Potentially affected shoreline close to the Woja airport detected as of 21 January 2024 | Arno Atoll | No evidence of major damage could be observed from high resolution satellite images acquired on 23 January 2024 13…
Country: Marshall Islands | Sources: International Charter Space and Major Disasters, UN Satellite Centre | Please refer to the attached Map. | SUMMARY OF FINDINGS | Ailinglaplap Atoll | Potentially affected shoreline close to Woja airfield detected as of 22 January 2024 | No major damage observed on Airok airfield as of 28 January 2024 | Arno Atoll | Potentially affected shoreline and structures detected as of 26 January 2024…
Country: Marshall Islands | Sources: International Charter Space and Major Disasters, UN Satellite Centre | Please refer to the attached Map. | IMAGERY ANALYSIS: 22/01/2024, PUBLISHED 24/01/2024 V1 | This map illustrates satellite-detected mud and washed away areas in Woja, Ailinglaplap Atoll the Republic of the Marshall Islands as observed from a NewSat image acquires on the 22 January 2024. | Within the cloud free analyzed areas the airport landing strip appears to be affected by mud and in at least two location washed away areas can be observed. | This is a preliminary analysis and has not yet been valid…
The following statements from Palestinian resistance groups were posted on Resistance News Network on Jan. 26, 2024, in response to the preliminary decision issued by the International Court of Justice in response to the South African government's 84-page document accusing the apartheid state of Israel with genocide against the people . . . | 
Imperilled, tormented Palestinians in Gaza had little time to celebrate the January 26 order of the International Court of Justice. In a case brought by South Africa intended to facilitate a ceasefire and ease the suffering of the Gaza populace, Israel received the unwanted news that it had to, among other obligations, ensure compliance with the UN Genocide 
The International Court of Justice has issued a ground-breaking decision in South Africa's genocide case against Israel, ordering Israel to comply with six provisional measures to safeguard the right of Palestinians in Gaza to be protected from genocidal violence. The court's order is binding on Israel and formalizes the international legal obligations of other countries 
Countries: Afghanistan, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Pakistan | Source: International Crisis Group | Please refer to the attached file. | Even as many diplomats shun the Taliban regime, protesting its treatment of women and girls, emissaries of countries near Afghanistan have sought dealings with Kabul in areas like security and commerce. It is a worthwhile endeavour, and the West should not stand in the way. | What's new?‚ÄÇThe Taliban, mostly isolated by Western powers, are looking to build ties with foreign capitals closer by. These countries cannot simply say no: they must deal with the…
Neal Meyer is a national leader of Bread & Roses, a caucus of Marxist activists in the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA). He spoke with Green Left's Federico Fuentes about the impact that Israel's war on Gaza is having on US politics.
By Ben Norton — Jan 27, 2024 | The historic decision by the UN's International Court of Justice (ICJ) that Israel may be violating the genocide convention is a victory for the Palestinian people, and Global South as a whole, after centuries of Western colonialism. | The International Court of Justice at the Hague made history on January 26 by stating that there is sufficient evidence to investigate allegations that Israel has committed genocide against the Palestinian people. | In the words of the 
On January 26, legal experts, policy wonks, activists and the plain curious waited for the order of the International Court of Justice, sitting in The Hague. The topic was that gravest of crimes, considered most reprehensible in the canon of international law: genocide. The main participants: the accused party, the State of Israel, and the 
Editor's note: The CPUSA National Committee adopted the document below at its January 27th meeting to frame its preconvention discussion. It's the first of three, the second of which will be on the role of the party. The third will be on the international situation. | The U.S. is in the midst of a deep systemic crisis, perhaps the most severe since the Civil War and the Great Depression. It is a political, economic, social, cultural and ideological crisis of the capitalist system. Confidence in government is at an all-time low, while working-class anger at mounting inequality is at an all-time high. Gaza, Ukra…
In the News On Friday, A 17-judge panel at the International Court of Justice delivered an interim ruling imposing provisional measures on the state of Israel in order to alleviate the 'catastrophic humanitarian situation' in Gaza. Though stopping short of calling for the complete suspension of military operations requested by South Africa, the court ordered ….jpg)
ALBAWABA — With UAE becoming a global hub for talented individuals and those seeking a brighter career feature, demand for the Emirates' Golden Visa has gone up 52% in the first half of 2023, according to the General Directorate of Residency and Foreign Affairs, while many are able to successfully apply with an employment in the UAE, the government allows different types of model residents to apply without having a job in the country.The Golden visa is a long-term residency permit for up to 10 years, that is offered to international individuals who wish to live, work, or study in the United Arab Emirates, w…
Criticism erupted in Palestinian public opinion against On Tuesday, 29 January, a delegation of Amnesty International visited Ramallah in the occupied West Bank and met several Palestinian human rights organisations. The delegation included several senior directors of the organisation and members of its Germa…
The International Court of Justice's genocide ruling shows Israel is no longer viewed as the eternal victim, and the Holocaust no longer shields it from scrutiny for the most grave crimes against humanity.
Some have argued that the ICJ ruling on the Gaza genocide proves that international law is a tool of the dominant, too corrupted by the great powers to achieve true justice. But the ICJ offered a way of isolating Israel, and that is a source of hope.
The International Court of Justice in The Hague ruled last week that Israel must prevent genocide in Gaza and provide greater assistance to the Palestinians. Sadly, the ICJ did not call for a cease-fire, which is desperately needed, but it demonstrated genuine understanding of the Israeli war crimes that point to genocidal intentions as stipulated by the Geneva International Genocide Convention in 1948. 
The event aims at establishing guidelines for the country's education sector…
