(2024-02-06). Fireworks factory explosion kills 7 people in India. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Local Indian media reported that an explosion jolted a fireworks factory in Madhya Pradesh province, resulting in the killing of at least 7 people, and injured 75 so far. "We can confirm seven deaths so far. We have 65 injured admitted here, and have referred 10 others to a bigger hospital." an official at Harda district hospital in central Madhya Pradesh state told AFP, asking not to be named as they were not authorized to speak to the media."At least eight people had very serious injuries… we are here at the site and focused on rescue work and sending people to the hospitals, so we can't immediatel…
(2024-02-06). Death toll of India's firework factory blast climbs to 11; 80 others injured. geo.tv 
Indian broadcasters show videos and images of a tower of flames after explosion…
(2024-02-06). Robbing the minority character of AMU will adversely impact Muslims' education in India. muslimmirror.com By Syed Ali Mujtaba The Supreme Court judgment on the minority character of the Aligarh Muslim University is reserved after the prolonged hearing. Even before the Apex Court may pronounce its verdict, it is widely guessed that it will be against the Minority Character of the AM. The reason for such wild imagination is that …
(2024-02-06). Lawmakers Trying To Kill Historic Suit Seeking Gun Industry Accountability. popularresistance.org For nearly a quarter century, some of the world's largest gunmakers have tried unsuccessfully to beat back a lawsuit brought by the city of Gary, Indiana, accusing them of turning a blind eye to illegal gun sales. | The lawsuit was one of dozens that cities filed against gun manufacturers in the late 1990s, but it is the only one to survive a barrage of legal challenges and legislation aimed at limiting the gun industry's liability for crimes committed with their products. | Now, facing the prospect of turning over internal documents that gun-control advocates believe could contain damning evidence, the industry…
(2024-02-05). GMOs Will Destroy Indian Agriculture, and Will Harm the Health of One Billion Indians and Their Animals. globalresearch.ca
(2024-02-05). New BRICS Member Iran Calls for Digital Currency Systems this Year. infobrics.org BRICS, the intergovernmental organization comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, started meetings this morning in Russia. After agreeing to expand its membership in August, the group added Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia and the UAE on January 1…
(2024-02-06). Aumenta la tensión entre Rusia y Ecuador por el caso de las armas. telesurtv.net El Gobierno ruso inició negociaciones con exportadores de la India para suplir las importaciones de la fruta desde Ecuador.
(2024-02-05). Nehru thought of Indians as lazy, with low intelligence: PM Modi. muslimmirror.com New Delhi : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday made repeated attacks on India's first prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru during his speech in the Lok Sabha, claiming that the Congress leader thought Indians were lazy and of low intelligence. Modi's nearly 100-minute speech was laced with sharp attacks on the Congress and the Gandhi family, …
(2024-02-05). India's first astronaut mission to space is scheduled for 2025. tvbrics.com 
India will send a robot astronaut into space this year…
(2024-02-06). India participates in the first meeting of the G20 Working Group on Education chaired by Brazil. tvbrics.com 
Representatives of the Asian country emphasised the importance of innovative teaching processes…
(2024-02-06). Defining soul of India: Indian Constitution or Lord Ram. muslimmirror.com By Ram Puniyani The vibrations of the spectacle of inauguration of Lord Ram's temple are still in the air (January 2024). This inauguration was done by Prime Minister Modi, who was at the center of the whole ceremony. He has ensured that he represents both the 'state power' and 'religious power'. In feudal times these …
(2024-02-06). Robbing the minority character of AMU will adversely impact Muslims' education in India. muslimmirror.com By Syed Ali Mujtaba The Supreme Court judgment on the minority character of the Aligarh Muslim University is reserved after the prolonged hearing. Even before the Apex Court may pronounce its verdict, it is widely guessed that it will be against the Minority Character of the AM. The reason for such wild imagination is that …
(2024-02-05). Capitalism And Drug Trafficking In Ecuador. popularresistance.org Ecuador is experiencing a wave of organized crime violence that is linked to structural problems. It is the product of a complex context divided between the increase in poverty, new drug routes worldwide and the emergence of a local narco-bourgeoisie. Amid all this, a global crisis of neoliberal capitalism, and consequently, the decomposition and rupture of the social pact between classes, peoples and hegemonic blocks. | In this context, the Government of Daniel Noboa has decided to confront the wave of drug crime that is drowning Ecuador through the declaration of internal armed conflict. In other words, war aga…
(2024-02-05). Rename country as Bharat: BJP member Satyapal Singh in Lok Sabha. muslimmirror.com New Delhi : Former Union minister and senior BJP leader Satyapal Singh on Monday, February 5, demanded in the Lok Sabha that the name of the country be changed to Bharat. Participating in a debate on the Motion of Thanks to the President's address, Singh said the first paragraph of the Constitution has a mention …
(2024-02-06). 701 sedition, 5023 UAPA cases registered in 2018-22: Centre. muslimmirror.com New Delhi : As many as 701 cases of sedition and offences against the State were registered from 2018 to 2022 and 5,023 cases were lodged under the anti-terror law Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, Union Minister Nityanand Rai said in Lok Sabha on Tuesday. Rai, however, said the number of cases registered under the sedition …
(2024-02-05). Hindu outfit claims Ajmer Dargah as Hindu temple, calls for March on 9th Feb in Ajmer. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror staff In a surprising turn of events, a Hindu outfit has stirred controversy by claiming that the historic Ajmer Dargah, a renowned Sufi shrine in Rajasthan, is, in fact, a Hindu temple. The group, identified as Maharana Pratap Sena , has called for a march on February 9th to assert their claim, raising …
(2024-02-05). 'Karnataka govt facilitating namaz', say Hindu outfits on change in exam timing. muslimmirror.com Bengaluru: The issue of change in the preparatory examination timings on Friday for Class 10 students in Karnataka has taken a communal turn with Hindu organisations alleging that the step was taken to facilitate namaz for Muslims. The development has stirred controversy in the state and the state education department is likely to issue official …
(2024-02-05). Lakshagriha-Mazar Dispute: Court grants ownership rights of tomb and over 100 Bighas land to Hindus. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror News In a significant development, a court in Uttar Pradesh has delivered a verdict in the longstanding Lakshagriha-Mazar land ownership dispute, ruling in favor of the Hindu side. The dispute centered around a piece of land and a tomb in Baghpat, and the court's decision comes after years of legal battles and …
(2024-02-06). Tension in Madhya Pradesh's Damu Imam assaulted. muslimmirror.com Bhopal : Tension prevailed in Madhya Pradesh's Damoh district after a group of people allegedly thrashed an Imam when he tried to stop a group of people from beating up a tailor, an official said on Monday. Tension further built up as people from Hindu and Muslim communities came face-to-face, with a large crowd from …
(2024-02-05). Lakshagriha-Mazar Dispute: Court grants ownership rights of tomb and over 100 Bighas land to Hindus. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror News In a significant development, a court in Uttar Pradesh has delivered a verdict in the longstanding Lakshagriha-Mazar land ownership dispute, ruling in favor of the Hindu side. The dispute centered around a piece of land and a tomb in Baghpat, and the court's decision comes after years of legal battles and …
(2024-02-05). Hindu outfit claims Ajmer Dargah as Hindu temple, calls for March on 9th Feb in Ajmer. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror staff In a surprising turn of events, a Hindu outfit has stirred controversy by claiming that the historic Ajmer Dargah, a renowned Sufi shrine in Rajasthan, is, in fact, a Hindu temple. The group, identified as Maharana Pratap Sena , has called for a march on February 9th to assert their claim, raising …
(2024-02-05). Uttarakhand Assembly session to begin today; UCC bill to be tabled on Feb 6. muslimmirror.com Dehradun : The Uttarakhand Assembly session will begin on Monday in Vidhan Bhavan, Dehradun, at 11 am. In this special session of the Assembly, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami's government will table the Uniform Civil Code Bill tomorrow, February 6. Meanwhile, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has said that the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) …
(2024-02-06). UCC bill tabled in Uttarakhand Assembly. muslimmirror.com Dehradun : The Uniform Civil Code bill — which proposes uniform marriage, divorce, land, property and inheritance laws for all citizens irrespective of their religion in Uttarakhand — was tabled in the state assembly on Tuesday. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, who presented the bill in the House, entered the assembly with an original copy …
(2024-02-05). Saving Israel from itself. thealtworld.com The US and UK are trying, but getting only ingratitude and trouble | The deep state in the US knows that the future of the state of Israel was put in jeopardy by the al-Qassam Brigades' Operation al-Aqsa Flood on 7 October last year. That is why it is trying to come to its rescue through diplomatic channels before it is too late. But Israel's rulers are too arrogant and conceited to admit this. They have started insolently attacking their American benefactors for not robotically rubber-stamping all their policies, views, and wars in their efforts to save Israel from itself. | The mere mention by the US administra…
(2024-02-06). Islamic preacher Azhari faces 2nd FIR for 'hate' speech in Kutch. muslimmirror.com Bhuj : Police in Gujarat on Tuesday registered a second first information report (FIR) against Mumbai-based Islamic preacher Mufti Salman Azhari, who is under arrest, for allegedly delivering a provocative speech at a religious event at Samakhiyari in Kutch district, an official said. Azhari was arrested from Mumbai on Sunday in connection with a separate …
(2024-02-05). US's "Defensive" Bombing of Yemen Is About Imperial Domination of the Seas. truthout.org On January 26, 2024, a fire broke out in the Red Sea. The Marlin Luanda, a Marshall Islands-flagged fuel tanker carrying highly flammable naphtha, was en route to Singapore when it was struck by an anti-ship missile approximately 60 nautical miles southeast of Aden, Yemen. The missile attack on the Marlin Luanda started a fire in one of the ship's cargo tanks, prompting nearby United States… |
(2024-02-06). Symptoms that may require a consultation with a cardiologist. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org MANKATO, Minn. — As people age, many start to experience more aches and pains throughout their bodies. While many symptoms can be chalked up to the natural aging process, it's important to pay special attention to the cardiovascular system. "Heart Month is a great time of year to remind people that not all symptoms are created equal when it comes to our cardiovascular health," says Vinayak Nagaraja, M.B.B.S., interventional cardiologist at Mayo Clinic Health System….
(2024-02-06). CADTM International supports the general strike in Argentina on 24 January 2024 and the popular uprising against debt. cadtm.org
(2024-02-06). Éric Toussaint argues in favour of a law against vulture funds at the French National Assembly. cadtm.org
(2024-02-06). Statement on Israel Weapons Aid Bills. counterpunch.org In response to announcements of proposed bills in the House and Senate that would include billions of dollars in unconditional weapons aid to Israel, IfNotNow national spokesperson Eva Borgwardt released the following statement: "It's unconscionable that the U.S. would provide billions of dollars of weapons — with no strings attached — to the Israeli military as
(2024-02-06). WORLD BANK GROUP INSTITUTION AGREES TO SETTLE CASE ALLEGING IT ABETTED MURDER. cadtm.org
(2024-02-06). 4th CICPE scheduled from April 13-18, further boosting consumption recovery. ecns.cn The 4th China International Consumer Products Expo (CICPE) will take place in Haikou, capital of South China's Hainan Province, from April 13 to 18, the Xinhua News Agency reported on Monday.
(2024-02-06). Hainan Air launches direct flights between Haikou, UAE. ecns.cn An increase in inbound visits to South China's Hainan province is underway, aligning with the province's efforts to launch and restore more international flight routes.
(2024-02-06). Authorities take steps to secure train ticket supply. ecns.cn From Jan 26 to Sunday, the national railway network handled more than 119 million passenger trips, according to China State Railway Group and the Ministry of Transport.
(2024-02-06). Nauru students begin study in China after diplomatic relations resume. ecns.cn After China and Nauru officially resumed diplomatic relations on January 24, 26 international students from Nauru arrived in Beijing on January 29 to participate in a one-month learning program focusing on China's national conditions and the Chinese language.
(2024-02-06). Venezuelan analyst: Lenin on 'Socialism and War'. workers.org 
By Sergio Rodríguez Gelfenstein A message from Rodríguez Gelfenstein, a political analyst and former Venezuelan diplomat and official, to the International Assembly against Imperialism in Solidarity with Palestine on Jan. 21 in New York City. Amid the horror exposed by Israel's colonial-imperialist aggression against the Palestinian people, we commemorate the . . . |
(2024-02-06). Paraguayan drug network that operates with cryptocurrencies denounced. plenglish.com Asunción, Feb 6 (Prensa Latina) An international organization of drug traffickers deactivated in 2022 by Paraguay's Operation A Ultranza Py, the largest in the country against this scourge, used cryptocurrencies in its transactions, the government reported.
(2024-02-06). What do you know about pancreatitis? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas, a long, flat gland that lies horizontally behind your stomach. The pancreas produces enzymes for digestion and hormones that regulate the way your body processes sugar. About 275,000 hospital stays for acute pancreatitis occur in the U.S. each year, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Disease. Chronic pancreatitis is less common, with about 86,000 hospital stays per year. And although pancreatitis is rare in children,…
(2024-02-06). New Mayo Clinic stem cell research to take flight into space. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Update 1-30-24: According to NASA, a successful launch occurred at 12: 07 EST. The spacecraft is scheduled to link with the International Space Station during the early morning hours of Feb.1. Update 1-29-24: NASA has moved the launch of this mission to Tuesday, Jan. 30, subject to weather conditions and other factors. You can watch for updates by following NASA's launch schedule. Video assets with Dr. Zubair have been added below. A Mayo Clinic research experiment…
(2024-02-06). Médica Sur marks 10th anniversary as member of Mayo Clinic Care Network. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org MEXICO CITY and ROCHESTER, Minn. — Ten years ago, Médica Sur became the first international member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network, a select group of institutions worldwide that have access to Mayo Clinic knowledge, expertise and resources. That relationship became the starting point for a collaboration that has grown over time. After becoming a care network member, Médica Sur began accessing Mayo's expertise so they could provide patients with more of the care they…
(2024-02-06). Donations needed: Nation's blood supply critically low. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Severe weather across many parts of the country has caused a lot of problems, but one effect you may not have heard about is on the nation's blood supply. According to the American Red Cross, the nation's blood supply is critically low. The organization reports that the weather has caused many blood drives to be canceled and made it harder for the Red Cross to move supplies around to meet needs. January is National Blood…
(2024-02-06). Russian cosmonaut sets new record for time spent in space. pressenza.com Russian cosmonaut Oleg Kononenko, 59, today set a new record for the time he has spent in orbit around the Earth, the Roscosmos space corporation announced. | According to the corporation, Kononenko surpassed the previous record of almost 879 days accumulated over 17 years, which his compatriot Guennadi Padalka had held since 2016. | Kononenko is completing his fifth mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS) and is on track to become the first cosmonaut to spend more than 1,000 days in space on 4 June. | By the date of his return to Earth on 23 September 2024, Kononenko will have accumulated 1,110 days…
(2024-02-06). Road to the future: United Nations celebrates International Day of Human Brotherhood. pressenza.com On 21 December 2020, the United Nations General Assembly adopted resolution A/RES/75/200, designating 4 February as International Human Fraternity Day, to be commemorated annually from 2021. | The resolution recognises initiatives that foster interfaith and intercultural dialogue and encourages all Member States to actively promote a culture of peace, tolerance, inclusion, understanding and solidarity. | The spirit of the day is to celebrate human brotherhood and its underlying principles — such as mutual respect, cultural and religious diversity, and the promotion of intercultural and inter-religious dialog…
(2024-02-06). Venezuela Launches National Dialogue to Define Presidential Election Day. orinocotribune.com A day of national dialogue was held at the headquarters of the Venezuelan National Assembly (AN) to define an electoral schedule to guarantee that the presidential elections will be carried out in 2024, per what has been established by the Constitution. | This Monday, February 5, the aforementioned meeting was led by National Assembly (AN) President Deputy Jorge Rodríguez, who received many representatives of different political parties and movements, including several presidential candidates. | In his speech at the beginning of the session, Rodríguez recommended the creation of a commission that, in no more than…
(2024-02-06). National Assembly's Consultation Is Successful: Pres. Maduro. telesurenglish.net On Monday, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro highlighted the success of the public consultation called by the National Assembly for the development of the schedule for the 2024 presidential elections. | RELATED: | During his program "Con Maduro +", the Bolivarian leader stated that the national dialogue session started "on the right foot" by having the participation of the majority of presidential pre-candidat…
(2024-02-06). From Democracy to Dystopia: The World Economic Forum's Stealth Takeover. expose-news.com In a world increasingly shaped by shadowy figures and clandestine gatherings, the World Economic Forum (WEF), spearheaded by Klaus Schwab, emerges as a formidable architect of a future where national borders blur …
(2024-02-06). Ogwang defends Netball Normalization Committee on allowances. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Peter Ogwang, the State Minister for Sports, has come to the defense of the Netball Normalization Committee amidst allegations of failing to provide daily allowances to She Cranes players during the International Netball Series in Wales and England. Ogwang refuted media reports claiming that the Netball Normalization Committee did …
(2024-02-06). International Coalition To Stop Genocide In Palestine Demands Full Funding Of UNRWA. popularresistance.org On January 26, 2024, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) released its ruling in the case of South Africa v. Israel in which the court found there was sufficient evidence to support South Africa's allegations of genocide against the Palestinian people (see our previous press release for more details) and rejected Israel's claim to be acting in 'self-defense'. The World Court ordered the state of Israel to "take all measures within its power to prevent the commission of" acts of genocide, including deaths, harm to mental and physical health and conditions that threaten the well-being of the Palestinian people,…
(2024-02-06). Honor The Palestinian Trade Union Picket Line. popularresistance.org On October 16, 2023, Palestinian trade unions issued an urgent call to End all Complicity and Stop Arming Israel. At the CAP Conference on January 24, 2024, the UAW International Executive Board — without membership engagement or approval — crossed that picket line by endorsing Joe Biden, whose administration arms, funds, and facilitates the relentless Israeli genocide and ethnic cleansing of the Palestinian people in Gaza and throughout historic Palestine that has already killed more than 30,000 people, including thousands of children, in just over 114 days.
(2024-02-06). ISIS terrorist attack on church in Istanbul; Meeting between ƒ∞brahim Kalƒ±n and Ismail Haniyeh; Resignation of the Central Bank Governor. uwidata.com The terrorist attack targeting the Italian Church in Istanbul last week was at the top of the agenda. The meeting between the head of the National Intelligence Organisation ƒ∞brahim Kalƒ±n and Hamas Political Bureau Chief ƒ∞smail Haniyeh in Doha took the second place on the agenda. Another important development was the resignation of the Governor …
(2024-02-06). Israel poised to expand war against Hezbollah in Lebanon. wsws.org An Israeli offensive in Lebanon and Syria, backed by the US, would likely extend the barbarity being inflicted on Gaza and dramatically inflame the situation throughout the region and internationally.
(2024-02-06). US IYSSE opposes pro-government thug attacks on Sri Lankan SEP members. wsws.org "The attempts of the PPSS and SLPP to intimidate our comrades, workers and young people with cowardly acts of violence will fail."—International Youth and Students for Social Equality in the United States…
(2024-02-05). Abolishing Nuclear Weapons — No Utopian Dream. transcend.org 28 Jan 2024 – The Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW) went into effect three years ago (on January 22, 2021) making nuclear weapons illegal under international law for the first time in history.
(2024-02-05). 'False', 'Outrageous', 'Antisemitic': ICJ Ruling Infuriates Israeli Officials. transcend.org 26 Jan 2024 – "Israel's commitment to international law is unwavering. Equally unwavering is our sacred commitment to continue to defend our country and defend our people," Netanyahu said after the world's top court ordered Israel to "take all measures within its power" to prevent acts of genocide in Gaza.
(2024-02-05). ICJ on Gaza: Acting against Israel. transcend.org 1 Feb 2024 – We should not be surprised that Israel has defied the International Court of Justice. It has defied it before. Israel has nothing but contempt for international law. It sees itself as above the law.
(2024-02-05). Israel Cannot Hide from the International Court of Justice. transcend.org 29 Jan 2024 – It is easy to be cynical about the international rule of law. When the ICJ declared that Israel is committing genocide against Palestinians, the U.S. State Department said, "We continue to believe that allegations of genocide are unfounded and note the court did not make a finding about genocide or call for a ceasefire in its ruling…"
(2024-02-05). The Transnational Capitalist Class. The Billionaires, the Trillionaires. "Stake Holder Capitalism" and the New World Order. transcend.org 21 Jan 2024 – In 2011, the Great British Class Survey was conducted in collaboration with the University of Manchester, the London School of Economics, and the University of York. The British have always been obsessed with class, so it is not surprising that they would attempt something of this nature.
(2024-02-05). NGO Statement on Humanitarian Impacts of Potential U.S. FTO Designation in Yemen. reliefweb.int Country: Yemen | Sources: Action Against Hunger USA, Adventist Development and Relief Agency International, CARE International, International Rescue Committee, Islamic Relief, Mercy Corps, Norwegian Refugee Council, Oxfam, Save the Children | Washington D.C, February 5, 2024 — As NGOs responding to the crisis in Yemen, we are deeply concerned over the potential humanitarian consequences of U.S. legislation requiring the designation of Ansar Allah, the de facto authorities for more than 70% of Yemen's population, as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO). The humanitarian community has consistently raised…
(2024-02-05). US will escalate if the Houthis continue Red Sea attacks. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – U.S. national security advisor Jake Sullivan stated that their forces across the Red Sea will conduct more attacks if the Houthis continue to carry out their attacks on vessels crossing the Bab Al Mandab Strait. In a televised interview, National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan stated that the U.S. is ready to deal with anyone or anything that threatens the security of American forces in the Red Sea. "We are prepared to deal with anything that any group or any country tries to come at us with," said Sullivan. Sullivan added that "Iran should expect a swift and forceful response if it, and not one of its…
(2024-02-05). Fact Check: Type 2 Diabetes Diagnosis At Age 30 Can Reduce Life Expectancy By Up To 14 Years. moguldom.com Recent research has unveiled alarming statistics regarding the impact of type 2 diabetes on life expectancy, mainly when diagnosed at a younger age. A study conducted by an international team of researchers at the University of Cambridge revealed that individuals diagnosed with type 2 diabetes at the age of 30 might experience an alarming reduction …
(2024-02-05). Right-wing Israeli lawmakers determined to silence Jews opposed to Gaza genocide. peoplesworld.org 
In what one Israeli civil rights group called "a shameful act of McCarthyism and gagging," an Israeli Knesset committee made a move to impeach MK Ofer Cassif over his support of South Africa's International Court of Justice case alleging genocide in the Gaza Strip. The Association for Civil Rights in Israel (ACRI) called the debate …
(2024-02-05). CADTM International supports the general strike in Argentina on 24 January 2024 and the popular uprising against debt. cadtm.org
(2024-02-05). Éric Toussaint argues in favour of a law against vulture funds at the French National Assembly. cadtm.org
(2024-02-05). Locals Say Eagle Pass Is Being Invaded by Christian Nationalists — Not Migrants. truthout.org Eagle Pass, Texas—Residents of the border town at the center of an ongoing feud between Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and the Biden administration made it clear over the weekend that the only people they see as "invaders" in their community are the 14 Republican governors and a convoy of Christian nationalists calling themselves "God's Army." "There has been an invasion, but I'm not talking about the… |
(2024-02-05). Kristi Noem Warns of "War" If Biden Federalizes National Guard in TX Dispute. truthout.org South Dakota Republican Gov. Kristi Noem, a potential far right running mate for Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential election, suggested on Sunday that there could be a violent altercation between GOP-run states and the Biden administration if President Joe Biden federalizes control of states' National Guard units in order to address a disagreement about razor wire barriers at the U.S. |
(2024-02-05). White House Walks Back False Claim That It Notified Iraq Before Launching Airstrikes. news.antiwar.com The White House has walked back a false claim it made about the US notifying the Iraq government before launching a series of airstrikes across eastern Syria and western Iraq on Friday. White House National Security Council spokesman claimed on Friday that the US did inform the Iraqi government, the US's supposed ally in the …
(2024-02-05). WORLD BANK GROUP INSTITUTION AGREES TO SETTLE CASE ALLEGING IT ABETTED MURDER. cadtm.org
(2024-02-05). Lula for reinvigorating relation between Parliament and Government. plenglish.com Brasilia, Feb 5 (Prensa Latina) The Brazilian president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, insisted today on the importance that dialogue with parliamentarians has for his government, in the midst of a turbulent relationship with the National Congress.
(2024-02-05). W Cape Second Chance Matric Programme registration closes on Friday. sanews.gov.za W Cape Second Chance Matric Programme registration closes on Friday | The Western Cape Education Department has encouraged all learners, who want to register for the Second Chance Matric Support Programme, to do so before the closing date of 9 February 2024. | The programme is aimed at those who have not met the requirements to pass the National Senior Certificate (NSC) or the extended Senior Certificate (SC) examinations. | The programme is also open to those who want to improve their results. | "This is a wonderful opportunity to obtain one's NSC and it should not be missed. The content is fresh in the candidat…
(2024-02-05). The BRICS Wealth Report: Challenging the Global Economic Order. infobrics.org The total investable wealth currently held in the BRICS bloc amounts to USD 45 trillion and its millionaire population is expected to rise by 85% over the next 10 years, according to the inaugural BRICS Wealth Report, published by international investment migration advisory firm Henley & Partners in partnership with global wealth intelligence firm New World Wealth…
(2024-02-05). 250 U.S. cargo planes and at least 20 ships have delivered more than 10,000 tons of armaments and military equipment to Israel since War on Gaza started. mronline.org Unfazed by the International Court of Justice's Genocide Case Brought by South Africa, Even More Deadly Weapons Are on the Way.
(2024-02-05). International inquiry demanded after mass grave uncovered near school yard in Gaza. nationofchange.org "This is precisely why Israel was taken to the International Court of Justice with the accusation that it is committing genocide."
(2024-02-05). New Report Details IDF's Use of Lethal Force Against Civilians in the West Bank. truthout.org While Israeli officials continue to claim, despite all evidence to the contrary, that the Israel Defense Forces are targeting Hamas in their bombardment of occupied Palestine, a new report from Amnesty International on Monday details the extent to which the military has frequently used lethal force against civilians across the West Bank in addition to the more than 27,000 people it has killed in… |
(2024-02-05). Ukraine moves to supersede national labor federation. peoplesworld.org 
KIEV, Ukraine—Even as U.S. President Joe Biden declares Ukraine is a frontline democracy amidst its war with Russian invaders, Ukrainian unions would sharply differ with him. Because if an independent non-government-controlled labor movement is a characteristic of a democracy, then Ukraine—whose current labor laws mimic weak U.S. labor law in many ways—is headed in the …
(2024-02-06). At UNSC meeting, US lambasted for attacks on Iraq and Syria. peoplesdispatch.org While terming the US attacks as violations of international law and a reckless provocation, several UN member-states highlighted its support for the Israeli genocide in Gaza as the root of conflict in the region…
(2024-02-05). Sinn Féin leader Michelle O'Neill is the First Minister of the North of Ireland. peoplesdispatch.org The power sharing agreement between Democratic Unionist Party and Sinn Féin has put an Irish nationalist at the helm of the North of Ireland for the first time ever…
(2024-02-06). Group of Dolphins spotted in Jeddah Sea (Video). albawaba.com ALBAWABA The mission of the National Center for Wildlife Development spotted a number of young spotted dolphins swimming alongside their mothers in the Red Sea waters near Jeddah, and these enchanting moments have captivated many around the world.The official Saudi Center account shared a video showing the new guests, the young dolphins, joyfully swimming alongside their mothers in the depths of the Red Sea. In their commentary on the video, the center mentioned that these spotted dolphins usually live in groups of up to 80 dolphins, highlighting the biological richness and biodiversity of the Red Sea waters.&Yum…
(2024-02-06). Turkey set to reopen its consulate general in Benghazi, Libya. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – According to the Anadolu Agency, Forgein Minister Hakan Fidan stated that his country is set to soon reopen its consulate general in Benghazi, eastern Libya.Back in October 2023, Libyan Prime Minister, Abdul Hamid Dbeibah, gave the green light to reopen the Turkish consulate general in Benghazi to begin implementing the technical and administrative procedures and start their work.Dbeibah met in Tripoli with a Turkish delegation led by then-Deputy Foreign Minister Ahmet Yildiz and Kenan Yilmaz, the Turkish ambassador in Libya. They all talked about a variety of shared local and international issues, as…
(2024-02-06). Al-Hilal ready to pay ‚Ǩ150m for Liverpool's Mohamed Salah. albawaba.com Saudi giants Al-Hilal are reportedly ready to pay ‚Ǩ150 million for Liverpool star Mohamed Salah this summer.The Egypt international was a top target for Al-Ittihad as well last summer, but their offer of over ‚Ǩ200m was rejected, as the player opted to remain in Europe.However, Sport claims the 31-year-old is now closer to making a move to the Saudi Pro League.It is believed that Jurgen Klopp's resignation as Liverpool boss at the end of the season has changed everything for the winger, who now prefers to leave.Al-Hilal are hoping to convince the Reds to part ways with Salah a…
(2024-02-06). US Senate unveils aid bill amidst criticism over support for Netanyahu's military actions. nationofchange.org The unfolding scenario brings to light the complexity of U.S. foreign aid and its ramifications on international relations and human rights.
(2024-02-06). Amnesty International report exposes IDF's lethal force against West Bank civilians. nationofchange.org The report comes amidst Israeli officials' assertions that their military actions are focused on Hamas, contradicting evidence presented by Amnesty that highlights the frequent targeting of civilians.
(2024-02-06). President of Mexico presents 20 reforms to the constitution. plenglish.com Mexico City, Feb 5 (Prensa Latina) The president of Mexico, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, presented at the National Palace 20 reforms to the Constitution that he sent to the Congress of the Republic.
(2024-02-05). Yemen's internationally recognized government set to appoint new PM. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- A government
(2024-02-05). Locals Say Eagle Pass Is Being Invaded by Christian Nationalists — Not Migrants. truthout.org Eagle Pass, Texas—Residents of the border town at the center of an ongoing feud between Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and the Biden administration made it clear over the weekend that the only people they see as "invaders" in their community are 14 Republican governors and a convoy of Christian nationalists calling themselves "God's Army." "There has been an invasion, but I'm not talking about the… |
(2024-02-05). President Ramaphosa to engage with youth. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa to engage with youth | President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to hold a Presidential Youth Engagement at the Belhar Sports Centre in Cape Town on Tuesday. | The engagement forms part of the National Youth Development Agency's reflection on the three years since the initiation of the Presidential Employment Stimulus (PES) and Presidential Youth Employment Intervention (PYEI). | "During this engagement, young people will have access to a Training Hub, facilitating interactions with trainers, mentors and peers who have benefited from the intervention. | "Additionally, an Opportunities Hub will sho…
(2024-02-05). President Maduro Announces Cabinet Changes. orinocotribune.com The Venezuelan President, Nicolás Maduro, announced several changes in his Cabinet days before the announcement of the 2024 Presidential Elections schedule. Through his social media accounts, he reported the appointment of Luis Villegas Ramírez as Minister for National Commerce. Dheliz àÅlvarez, who held that position, will become the new Minister for Women and Gender Equality, and Guy Vernaez will become the new Minister for Communes. Alexis Corredor will become the new Minister of the Social Labor Process. | "With the need to continue advancing in the strengthening of the government team, I have decided t…
(2024-02-05). Is the International Criminal Court (ICC) Prosecutor Karim Khan Compromised? globalresearch.ca
(2024-02-05). Sri Lankan health unions end two-day strike, claiming "positive response" by government. wsws.org Last week's national walkout is a part of a rising wave of strikes and protests over Colombo's International Monetary Fund-dictated attacks on jobs, wages, working conditions and democratic rights.
(2024-02-06). Saudi $100B Alat appoints previous DELL executive CEO. albawaba.com ALBAWABA — New Saudi Arabia firm has announced the appointment of Amit Midha, previously president for Asia Pacific and Japan Global Cities at Dell Technologies, as Chief Executive Officer to lead Alat, a newly established technological advancement company backed by a $100 billion in capital investments from the Public Investment fund, which has been putting focus on funding advanced project with a $700 billion budget in line with the kingdom's 2030 plan to diversify economical income.Alat is described by Midha in a recent statement as an enterprise dedicated to transforming top international corporations a…
(2024-02-06). Missing bolts found responsible for door plug incident on Alaska airlines flight. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) revealed in a preliminary report that four bolts crucial for securing the door plug on an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 Max 9 were missing before the plug blew off during a flight last month, as
(2024-02-06). Task team to review municipalities' water service delivery mechanisms. sanews.gov.za Task team to review municipalities' water service delivery mechanisms | A national coordinated task team has been set up to review service delivery mechanisms for water and sanitation services by the Departments of Water and Sanitation (DWS) and Corporative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) and the South African Local Government Association (SALGA). | This was one of the resolutions adopted during a recent water summit hosted by DWS with the 144 municipalities that are water services authorities (WSAs). | The task team which was established to initiate and coordinate Municipal Systems Act Section 78 proc…
(2024-02-06). Prof Tladi sworn in as SA's first permanent ICJ judge. sanews.gov.za Prof Tladi sworn in as SA's first permanent ICJ judge | Professor Dire Tladi has been sworn in as the first-ever South African judge of the International Court of Justice (ICJ). | The ICJ held a public sitting on Tuesday morning, where Tladi and three other Excellencies were officially sworn in after being elected by the United Nations General Assembly and Security Council on 9 November 2023. | The other new members of the court include Bogdan-Lucian Aurescu from Romania, Sarah Hull Cleveland from the United States and Juan Manuel Gómez Robledo Verduzco from Mexico | During the sitting, the four judges each solem…
(2024-02-06). Parliament introduces new rules for SONA proceedings. sanews.gov.za Parliament introduces new rules for SONA proceedings | Parliament has introduced a set of new joint rules designed to regulate proceedings during the joint sitting of the National Assembly and the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) and which prohibit disruptions. | Addressing a media briefing on preparations to host SONA 2024, National Assembly Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula said the new joint rules are aimed at maintaining order, decorum in the Chamber, and promoting civility among members. | "These rules, set to be implemented for the first time during this State of the Nation Address, are an essential step…
(2024-02-06). The 8th Golden Tree International Documentary Film Festival to be held in Paris at the end of April. tvbrics.com 
Eight Chinese films that won awards at the Wulong Documentary Film Week have been nominated for the festival…
(2024-02-05). Indigenous Communal Guard of Santa María Ostula Repels Cartel Attack. itsgoingdown.org Communique from the Indigenous Nahua community of Santa María Ostula following a recent attack by the Jalisco New Generation Cartel. To the People of Mexico and the World To the National and International Press To the Human Rights Defenders To the Mexican Government To the National and International Civil Society On February 1, 2024, around…
(2024-02-05). Norway Farmed Salmon Industry Accused Of 'Food Colonialism'. popularresistance.org Producers in Norway, the world's top supplier of farmed salmon, are pushing up to four million people in West Africa into food insecurity and depriving them of critical nutrients, according to a new report. | Published by food and farming campaign group Feedback Global, the research states that major farmed fish and aquafeed producers — including European transnational companies Mowi, BioMar, Cargill, and Skretting — are between them extracting nearly two million tonnes of whole, wild fish annually from the world's oceans, according to 2020 data. | The majority of these small, highly nutritious fish a…
(2024-02-05). Statement from ICRC's Near & Middle East regional director following recent developments in the region. icrc.org "We are deeply concerned by the waves of escalating violence in the Middle East and strongly warn against the further regionalization of the conflict in Gaza and Israel. This region has been mired in humanitarian crisis for decades, with civilians in Yemen, Iraq, Lebanon, Syria and elsewhere paying the highest price. Intensifying hostilities are likely to cause yet more suffering and to exacerbate existing humanitarian emergencies. What people in the region need and deserve above all is a respite from violence.We urge all parties involved to put civilian lives first and adhere to the principles of international h…
(2024-02-05). Israel's Use of Starvation as a Weapon of War Brings Gaza to the Brink of Famine. democracynow.org 
Israel is accused of using starvation as a weapon of war in Gaza, as Israeli forces continue to severely restrict the delivery of humanitarian aid, food and medical supplies to millions inside the besieged territory. "It is not possible to create a famine by accident," says Alex de Waal, an expert on the subject who serves as the executive director of the World Peace Foundation at Tufts University. Despite months of international warnings calling on Israel to open up aid channels, de Waal says famine in Gaza is "inevitable" as those warnings have been ignored and Israel's war on Gaza…
(2024-02-05). "Incandescent" with Rage: Matt Duss on Voter Anger over Biden Support for Netanyahu & Gaza Assault. democracynow.org 
As the White House steps up its shelling of targets in the Middle East amid regional unrest over Israel's monthslong assault on Gaza, we discuss the possibility of wider war with Matt Duss, a former foreign policy adviser to Senator Bernie Sanders, now with the Center for International Policy. "The Biden administration's strategy here is failing," says Duss. Voter outrage over its unwavering pro-Israel stance is "incandescent" and on track to harm the president's reelection campaign as Democratic Party members pull back on get-out-the-vote efforts, while some may refuse t…
(2024-02-06). US attacks on Iraq, Syria violate int'l laws: Iran UN envoy. muslimmirror.com New York : Iran's Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Amir Saeid Iravani, has strongly condemned the US military attacks on Iraq and Syria, calling them illegal and unjustified. In his address to the UN Security Council meeting entitled "International Peace and Security" on Monday, Iravani said the United States had dishonored basic …
(2024-02-06). Over 800 Western officials denounce their governments' pro-Israel policies. mronline.org 
More than 800 civil servants from the U.S., the UK, and the European Union released a statement on Friday criticizing their governments' support of Israel in its war in Gaza, warning that such policies could be contributing to war crimes and violations of international law.
(2024-02-06). Prof. Dr. Orhan Tatar: 6 ≈ûubat depremlerinin dàºnyada ba≈üka à∂rneƒüi yok. yenisafak.com 
AFAD Deprem Risk Azaltma Genel MàºdàºrຠProf. Dr. Orhan Tatar, 6 ≈ûubat depremlerinin 1. yƒ±lƒ± dolayƒ±sƒ±yla AFAD Ba≈ükanlƒ±ƒüƒ±nda bilim insanlarƒ±nƒ±n katƒ±lƒ±mƒ±yla dàºzenlenen etkinlikte, basƒ±n mensuplarƒ±na aà߃±klamalarda bulundu. | Depremin 22'nci gàºnàºne kadar arama-kurtarma ve tarama àßalƒ±≈ümalarƒ±nƒ±n sàºrdà&…
(2024-02-06). Enkaz altƒ±ndan kurtardƒ±ƒüƒ± depremzedeleri yalnƒ±z bƒ±rakmƒ±yor. aa.com.tr "Asrƒ±n felaketi" olarak nitelenen 6 ≈ûubat depremlerinin merkez àºssຠKahramanmara≈ü'ta gà∂rev yapan 33 ya≈üƒ±ndaki à∂ƒüretmen, enkaz altƒ±ndan kurtardƒ±ƒüƒ± à∂ƒürencisi ve 6 depremzedeyle gà∂ràº≈ümeyi sàºrdàºràºyor.
(2024-02-06). Enkazdan à߃±kardƒ±ƒüƒ± oƒülunu kurtaramayan saƒülƒ±kà߃±, ba≈ükalarƒ±nƒ±n yarasƒ±na merhem oldu. aa.com.tr 6 ≈ûubat depremlerinin merkez àºssຠKahramanmara≈ü'ta gà∂rev yapan saƒülƒ±k àßalƒ±≈üanƒ± Ufuk Ya≈üar, depremde kaybettiƒüi oƒülunun acƒ±sƒ±nƒ± bir kenara bƒ±rakƒ±p ba≈ükalarƒ±na umut oldu.
(2024-02-06). ƒ∞àßi≈üleri Bakanƒ± Ali Yerlikaya: Asrƒ±n felaketini, asrƒ±n dayanƒ±≈ümasƒ±na ve birlikteliƒüine dà∂nàº≈ütàºrdàºk. aa.com.tr Bakan Yerlikaya, "Gà∂zàºmàºzàºn ya≈üƒ±nƒ± silip hep birlikte el ele verdik. Dàºnyanƒ±n en bàºyàºk arama kurtarma ve iyile≈ütirme operasyonunu ba≈ülattƒ±k. Asrƒ±n felaketini, asrƒ±n dayanƒ±≈ümasƒ±na ve birlikteliƒüine dà∂nàº≈ütàºrdàºk." dedi.
(2024-02-05). Daƒücƒ±lar, "asrƒ±n felaketi"ne màºdahalede à∂n safta yer aldƒ±. aa.com.tr Tàºrk daƒücƒ±lar, "asrƒ±n felaketi" kabul edilen Kahramanmara≈ü merkezli 6 ≈ûubat depremlerinde, ba≈üta arama kurtarma olmak àºzere à∂nemli gà∂revlerde yer aldƒ±.
(2024-02-05). Karabàºk itfaiye ekipleri, enkazdan saƒü à߃±kardƒ±klarƒ± depremzedeleri unutamƒ±yor. aa.com.tr Kahramanmara≈ü merkezli 6 ≈ûubat 2023'te meydana gelen depremlerde arama kurtarma àßalƒ±≈ümalarƒ±na katƒ±lan Karabàºk Belediyesi ƒ∞tfaiye Màºdàºrl຃üຠekipleri, yƒ±kƒ±ntƒ±lar arasƒ±ndan hayata tutunmalarƒ±nƒ± saƒüladƒ±klarƒ± insanlarƒ±n mutluluklarƒ±nƒ± unutamƒ±yor.
(2024-02-06). 100 yakƒ±nƒ±nƒ± kaybetti: Depremde yakƒ±nlarƒ±nƒ± kaybeden Arif Anaàß iàßin 'zaman 4.17'de durdu'. yenisafak.com 
Kentteki depremlerde Mimar Sinan Mahallesi'ndeki 9 katlƒ± binanƒ±n yƒ±kƒ±lmasƒ± sonucu kƒ±zƒ±, torunu ve damadƒ±nƒ± kaybeden Arif Anaàß, AA muhabirine, kendisinin deprem sƒ±rasƒ±nda ƒ∞stanbul'da olduƒüunu ve haberi alƒ±r almaz dà∂nd຃üàºnຠsà∂yledi. | Depremlerde 100'e yakƒ±n akrabasƒ±nƒ± kaybettiƒüini anlatan Anaàß, ≈üà∂yle konu≈ü…