(2024-05-03). Hundreds Arrested In Gaza Solidarity Encampments In New York City. popularresistance.org Hundreds of students, professors, and community members were beaten and arrested by police officers on the night of April 30, 2024 in New York City. The crackdown and mass arrests at Columbia University and City College, ordered by university administrations, were carried out to clear and evict Gaza solidarity encampments which have been launched by students at dozens of campuses across the country in the last two weeks. | Legal observers estimated that several hundred people were arrested in the coordinated crackdown in the city.
(2024-05-03). Joe Biden says 'order must prevail' as Gaza war protests roil US campuses. scmp.com The US president says the protests have not made him reconsider his position on the war, but he does not support calls to send in the National Guard.
(2024-05-03). Israel Builds 'Cyber Dome' Against Iran's Hackers. latintimes.com "It is a silent war, one which is not visible," said Aviram Atzaba, the Israeli National Cyber Directorate's head of international cooperation.
(2024-05-03). Netanyahu is the gift that keeps on giving — to Hamas and his racist coalition partners. haaretz.com The Israeli prime minister's tactics are clear: appease the warmongers propping up his government and intimate to Hamas that it should not agree to any deal ‚ñ Netanyahu could actually benefit from being declared a war criminal by the International Criminal Court…
(2024-05-03). From Gaza to Guantanamo: The Horrors of Western Imperialism. libya360.wordpress.com Mnar Adley An unflinching look at the parallels between Israeli atrocities and Western crimes, exposing the systemic violence inherent in US foreign policy. Over the past six months, we have witnessed some of the darkest moments in human history and some of the worst of its capabilities. Every day, we collectively watch in horror as…
(2024-05-03). ICC condemns retaliation threats after Israeli arrest warrant reports. middleeasteye.net 
ICC condemns retaliation threats after Israeli arrest warrant reports | Court condemns 'intimidation and improper influence', as US politicians warn of sanctions if Israeli officials are indicted | | International Criminal Court chief prosecutor Karim Khan speaks during a press conference in…
(2024-05-03). 'Remain vigilant': India issues new advisory to its citizens travelling to Iran, Israel amid conflict. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: India on Friday issued a fresh advisory for its citizens travelling to Iran or Israel, asking them to remain vigilant due to the ongoing conflict between the two nations. | Israel and Iran have allowed commercial aircraft to operate in their airspace. However, it is uncertain if the airspace will be open as long as the conflict in the area continues.In response to a media query about the travel advisory for Iran and Israel, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated, "We continue to closely monitor the situation in the region. We have also noted that Iran and Israel have open…
(2024-05-03). ICC condemns retaliation threats after Israeli arrest warrant reports. middleeasteye.net ICC condemns retaliation threats after Israeli arrest warrant reports | Court hits out at 'intimidation and improper influence', as US politicians warn of sanctions if Israeli officials are indicted | | International Criminal Court chief prosecutor Karim Khan speaks during a press conference…
(2024-05-03). Israel-Gaza war: Joe Biden says 'order must prevail' as protests roil US campuses. scmp.com The US president says the protests have not made him reconsider his position on the war, but he does not support calls to send in the National Guard.
(2024-05-03). Turkey suspends all trade operations with Israel until uninterrupted flow of humanitarian aid to Gaza allowed. muslimmirror.com ISTANBUL : In the second phase of restrictive measures, Turkey suspended all export and import operations with Israel due to its "aggression against Palestine in violation of international law and human rights," the Turkish Trade Ministry announced late Thursday. Previously, Türkiye restricted 54 product categories' exports to Israel on April 9, the ministry recalled, saying …
(2024-05-03). Mexico: Letter of concern from international organisations about the delegitimisation of the Frayba HRC. fidh.org In an open letter, 10 organisations, including the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT), in the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, express concern about the accusations, the delegitimisation and stigmatisation of the Fray Bartolomé de las Casas Human Rights Centre (Frayba) and call for public recognition of the fundamental work carried out by human rights organisations and defenders in (…) | – |
(2024-05-03). Hostile Takeover: How NATO Annexed Macedonia. libya360.wordpress.com Kit Klarenberg The alliance welcomed its newest inductee on March 27th 2020. How extraordinary it would be, if the country was the last one in, and first one out. In Macedonia — or North Macedonia, or FYROM (Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia) — a counter-revolution impends. On April 24th, citizens went to the polls to…
(2024-05-03). India and Nigeria identified new areas of bilateral trade. plenglish.com New Delhi, May 3 (Prensa Latina) India and Nigeria identified new avenues of cooperation in trade areas, digital and public infrastructure, oil, natural gas, and pharmaceutical products, the Ministry of Commerce and Industries of India reported.
(2024-05-03). Japanese Prime Minister visits Brazil. plenglish.com The Planalto Palace reported that the dignitaries will sign a bilateral cooperation agreement on various environmental issues, including climate change and the process of reducing carbon emissions. | Subsequently, the leaders will address issues on the bilateral agenda such as increasing trade and investment flows, consular affairs, science, technology and innovation, partnership in energy transition, cooperation in environmental initiatives, initiatives to combat hunger and poverty, the climate change, the reform of international governance, including the United Nations, and other issues related to peace, secur…
(2024-05-03). Tuesday 5/28: "Bad Faith": Christian Nationalism's Threat to Democracy Film & Panel: Peter Coyote & more. indybay.org Sebastiani Theatre | 476 1st Street East | Sonoma, CA 95476…
(2024-05-03). International support builds for campaign demanding Ukraine release socialist Bogdan Syrotiuk. wsws.org Support grows around the world in response to the campaign demanding the release of Bogdan Syrotiuk, socialist and opponent of the US-NATO war against Russia in Ukraine.
(2024-05-03). OAS calls on International Criminal Court to detain Venezuelan leaders amidst humanitarian crisis. latintimes.com An OAS panel said the orders are key to prevent crimes against humanity to continue…
(2024-05-03). Haiti Gangs Spark Fresh Spate Of Attacks After Announcement of New Prime Minister. latintimes.com The attacks were launched Wednesday late evening in areas like Solino and Delmas 18, 20 and 24 located southwest of the main international airport, pushing many people to leave the area Thursday morning.
(2024-05-03). BJP not against Muslims, PM Modi respected in Islamic countries: Rajnath. muslimmirror.com Supaul : Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday debunked the opposition charge that the BJP was creating a Hindu-Muslim divide, highlighting the goodwill enjoyed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in several Islamic countries. The former BJP president, who addressed election rallies in Supaul and Saran Lok Sabha constituencies of Bihar, also urged the minority community …
(2024-05-03). Yemen Braces for Impending Massive US-Led Air and Ground Campaign. libya360.wordpress.com Ahmed Abdulkareem Senior military officials in Sana'a have informed MintPress News of ongoing military preparations by the US, UK, and Saudi-led Coalition over the past two weeks. According to these sources, there are plans to initiate a significant aerial assault on the Yemeni mainland, focusing particularly on coastal regions in the west, as well as…
(2024-05-03). The Russia—Iran—China Search for a New Global Security Order. libya360.wordpress.com Pepe Escobar While the collective west is in the grips of an existential legitimacy crisis, the RIC is devising its own security order to protect the rest of the world from the 'genocidals.' The Hegemon has no idea what awaits the Exceptionalist mindset: China has started to decisively stir the civilizational cauldron without bothering about…
(2024-05-03). Are the BRICS and the New Development Bank an Alternative to the World Bank, IMF and Policies Promoted by Imperialist Powers? libya360.wordpress.com Eric Toussaint In recent years, the rightful rejection of the policies promoted by the traditional imperialist powers (North America, Western Europe and Japan), followed by the announcements made by the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa), have aroused great interest and expectations of major changes, including the creation of a common currency to…
(2024-05-03). NAMRU-6: A Threat to Latin America. libya360.wordpress.com Misión Verdad NAMRU-6 receives visit from the U.S. Ambassador to Peru, Lisa Kenna. BSL-3 containment laboratories are designed to work with risk group 3 microorganisms, which include parasitic infections such as malaria and leishmaniasis, viral and bacterial diseases. The existence of US biolaboratories in Peru poses a risk to the entire region. Namru-6 is a…
(2024-05-03). Defiance in the Caribbean: Haiti's 2024 Uprising Against the US Empire. libya360.wordpress.com Eden Talk About HaàØti In the heart of the Caribbean, amidst the echoes of history and the fervor of change, Haiti stands as a beacon of resistance against the forces of oppression. In this groundbreaking documentary, Prof. Jemima Pierre invites viewers to delve deep into the tumultuous landscape of Haiti in 2024, where a revolution…
(2024-05-03). 'A Matter of Respect, Sovereignty and Self-Determination'. libya360.wordpress.com Roger McKenzie and Ben Chacko SOLIDARITY: (Left to right) Mercedes Vargas Walter, Roger McKenzie, Ben Chacko Roger McKenzie and Ben Chacko talk to the new Cuban ambassador to Britain MERCEDES VARGAS WALTER about propaganda against Cuba, the illegal blockade and its effects, and the importance of international solidarity with the people of Palestine. For an…
(2024-05-03). The Latest Danger from China: Too Much Clean Energy? libya360.wordpress.com This brief article by Friends of Socialist China advisory group member Stefania Fusero, originally published in Italian in Futura Società , brings some much-needed clarity to the question of US allegations concerning China's "over-capacity", particularly in green technologies such as renewable energy, electric vehicles and lithium-ion batteries. Stefania rightly points out that, by demanding that China curtail…
(2024-05-03). Australia/ Demonstrations seek end to violence against women. pressenza.com Social protests and demonstrations were held in several Australian cities with thousands of people clamoring for an end to the violence against women that has recently shaken the country. | Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, addressing the crowds, described the situation of gender-based violence as an "epidemic", a major "national crisis", a kind of national emergency. | Across Australia, thousands of people took to the streets to demand an end to gender-based violence. Let us remember that in the city of Sydney, at the beginning of April, a mass stabbing took place in which of the six victims who died,…
(2024-05-03). A Spotlight on the Elusive and Solitary Leopard. pressenza.com 
by: Assaf Levy, BioDB | Every year on May 3rd, the world turns its attention to one of nature's most exquisite and elusive creatures—the leopard—during International Leopard Day. This special day serves not only to celebrate the stunning beauty and incredible adaptability of leopards but also to highlight the urgent need for their conservation. | The leopard (Panthera pardus), stands out as one of the five "big cats" in the genus Panthera. This species is renowned for its elusiveness and aesthetic appeal and also for its remarkable adaptability and physical prowess. Leopards are distinguished by their…
(2024-05-03). Peru] Martín Chambi: his photographic legacy digitized. pressenza.com 
The digital catalog of the Martín Chambi Photographic Collection, which contains more than 40,000 negatives, is now available to the public free of charge on the Internet. | Martín Chambi's work has been part of the National Heritage since 2019, and since its recognition, the restoration and conservation of the images have continued. | The initiative was promoted thanks to an agreement between the Martín Chambi Association and the National Bookshop, with the support of the BBVA Foundation. | The Asociation Martín Chambi comprises 17 descendants of the Puno photographer and aims to ensure that his valuable legacy…
(2024-05-03). Reporters Without Borders releases 10 facts about media repression in Hong Kong. globalvoices.org 
Most of the national security charges are based on speech-related evidenceOriginally published on Image by Intern…
(2024-05-03). Consultancy Analysis of Meaningful Justice & Accountability Avenues for Victims of International Crimes committee in Sudan. fidh.org
(2024-05-03). LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONAL – fixed-term contract. fidh.org FIDH (International Federation for Human Rights) is an international human rights NGO. Since 1992, it has been committed to defending all civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights as defined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. It brings together 188 national human rights organizations from 112 countries. FIDH is looking for a legal and administrative support professional for the Americas office in the framework of the EU project: "Strengthening of civil society (…) | – |
(2024-05-03). The ICC Office of the Prosecutor's new Policy on Complementarity and Cooperation must still meet high expectations. fidh.org
(2024-05-03). Big Brother Is Watching The Protesters, Sponsored By Corporate America. levernews.com
(2024-05-03). Comicomment: U.S. Section 301 investigation, brazen bullying on trade. ecns.cn The petition for the Section 301 investigation initiated by the United States into China's maritime, logistics, and shipbuilding sectors is full of false accusations. In the realm of international trade, the U.S. sets barriers to serve its own interests, breaching WTO rules and hindering the global economy.
(2024-05-03). Canada: Indian couple, 3-month-old killed in multi-vehicle collision during police chase. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: A multiple-vehicle collision near Toronto, Canada, killed four people, including an Indian couple and their three-month-old grandchild. The accident occurred on Highway 401 in Whitby, about 50 kilometres east of Toronto, when Ontario police pursued a liquor store robbery suspect driving in the wrong direction. All four people were pronounced dead on the scene.According to Ontario's Special Investigations Unit (SIU), two of the victims, a 60-year-old man and a 55-year-old woman, were visitors from India. However, the SIU did not reveal the victims' names.The couple's three-month-old grandson was al…
(2024-05-03). China to launch Chang'e-6 lunar probe Friday afternoon. ecns.cn Chang'e-6, China's spacecraft to venture to the moon, is scheduled to be launched between 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. (Beijing Time) Friday, with the preferred launch window targeted at 5: 27 p.m., said the China National Space Administration.
(2024-05-03). Czech Republic Reports Targeting by Russian Cyberattacks. themoscowtimes.com Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavsky said that "pointing a finger publicly at a specific attacker is an important tool to protect national interests."
(2024-05-03). Ram Manohar Lohia Sowed the Seeds of Coalition Politics in India; Narendra Modi is Subverting It. pilwatchgroup.blogspot.com by
(2024-05-03). China-Russia military exercises near Taiwan force US to revise plans, intelligence chiefs say. scmp.com Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines says joint exercises show 'China definitely wants Russia to be working with them and we see no reason why [Russia] wouldn't'.
(2024-05-03). Q&A: Unpacking the ICC Office of the Prosecutor's New Approach to Complementarity and Cooperation. fidh.org
(2024-05-03). Ugandans urged to invest in Museums. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Minister of State for Tourism, Wildlife, and Antiques, Martin Mugarra, has urged Ugandans to establish more private and community museums as a means of preserving the country's heritage and promoting tourism. He made the call as the country prepares to celebrate International Museum Day on May 18th under …
(2024-05-03). IMF raises growth forecast for Asia-Pacific. ecns.cn The International Monetary Fund has raised its growth forecast for the Asia-Pacific this year to 4.5 percent, largely based on improved outlooks for China and India.
(2024-05-03). Biden calls Quad partners Japan, India 'xenophobic', unwelcoming to immigrants, comparing them with rivals China, Russia. scmp.com Japan is a critical US ally, while India, one of the world's fastest-growing economies, is a vital partner in the Indo-Pacific despite differences on human rights…
(2024-05-03). Towards the 6th International Ecosocialist Meeting. cadtm.org
(2024-05-03). The CADTM Denounces the Lack of Action on Climate Change and the Neoliberal Approach of the Bretton Woods Institutions. cadtm.org
(2024-05-03). India : popular movements, not elections, will bring transformative change. cadtm.org With the exception of a brief period, India has been more fortunate than many other nations in being able to maintain parliamentary rule over the last 77 years. With 900 million voters—more than the populations of Europe and Australia put together—the Indian elections are hailed as the largest exhibition and celebration of democracy. The nation's economic growth over the past 30 years —one of the fastest in the world—also makes the elections noteworthy on a global scale.
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(2024-05-03). India: Modi and the rise of the billionaire Raj. cadtm.org A general election in India starts today. 970m Indians, more than 10% of the world's population, will head to the polls in what will be the largest election in history for the Lok Sabha (House of the People) parliamentary elections. The poll will spread across India and take up to 4 June to complete. Opinion polls suggest that Prime Minister Narendra Modi, leader of the Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and his coalition will win a third successive 5-year term, and win by (…) | – | / |
(2024-05-03). Will the ICC issue arrest warrants for Israeli officials. newarab.com 
The International Criminal Court (ICC) is The charges are anticipated to be related to the
(2024-05-03). Syrians accuse Russia of hitting hospital in UN complaint. newarab.com 
A Syrian man and an aid organisation have accused Russia of violating international law by deliberately bombing a Russia, which
(2024-05-03). Dublin radio to host Gaza fundraiser on Eurovision night. newarab.com 
A Dublin-based national radio station will host a fundraiser for Palestine on the same night of the Dublin Digital Radio (ddr) has announced it will host a fundraising event titled 'Dabke' at the same time the Eurovision finale is aired on 11 May. | The event will serve as an alternative to Eurovision for music lov…
(2024-05-03). Schools, offices shut as heavy rain returns to desert UAE. newarab.com 
Schools and many offices were closed across the A lightning storm with high winds swept across the oil-rich monarchy overnight, with more than 50 millimetres (two inches) of rain falling before 8am (4am GMT) in some areas, the National Center of Meteorology said. | Flooding was seen in some parts of financial hub
(2024-05-03). USA Anti-Israel Campus Protest: Hundreds Arrested In Police Crackdown At UCLA; Biden Reacts | Gaza. hindustantimes.com
(2024-05-03). Lebanese Politician Questions Hezbollah Attacks On Israel Amid Gaza War, Says 'Bid To Help Iran…'. hindustantimes.com
(2024-05-03). Israeli Targets Syria Again? Damascus Says IDF Missiles Hit 'Iranian & Hezbollah' Sites | Watch. hindustantimes.com
(2024-05-03). Iran-linked Group Attacks Mossad Centre; Rains Al-Arqab-type Cruise Missiles On Tel Aviv | Watch. hindustantimes.com The Islamic Resistance In Iraq targeted two Israeli cities, including the capital Tel Aviv, on Thursday. It reportedly fired Iran-made Al-Arqab-style cruise missiles for the first time towards Tel Aviv. The Iran-backed militants released a video to show the missile launch but there was no footage of them landing on Israeli territory. Meanwhile, the Iran's Axis of Resistance has opened up a new front in the Middle East. The Al-Ashtar Brigades, a Bahrain-based militant group, claimed a drone attack on Israel's port city of Eilat on April 27. Watch. INTERNATIONAL NEWS…
(2024-05-03). Iran's IRGC Boasts Of Attack On Israel Again; 'Punished Tel Aviv With Only…' | Watch. hindustantimes.com
(2024-05-03). Israel Cries Foul After Turkey Ends All Trade Over Gaza War | 'This Is How A Dictator Behaves'. hindustantimes.com In a major blow to Israel amid its war against Hamas in the Gaza Strip, Turkey has ended all trade ties with the warring nation. It cited the worsening humanitarian tragedy in Palestine as the reason behind its decision. Israel's foreign minister then trained guns at President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. terming him a dictator that breaks agreements. Watch for more details. INTERNATIONAL NEWS…
(2024-05-03). Ukraine Concedes Defeat As Russia Claims Victory In Berdychi Village; Next Target Is… | Watch. hindustantimes.com The Ukraine Army has conceded defeat in the village of Berdychi near Avdiivka along the frontline in the east. Ukrainian Army Chief said that forces lost control over the village over the weekend. On May 2, Russia's Defence Ministry said troops had "fully liberated the settlement of Berdychi." Videos on social media showed Russian soldiers holding up a flag in Berdychi to show that the village was in their control. The capture comes as yet another setback for Volodymyr Zelensky's men who have been lamenting the difficult situation at the frontline as they await military aid from the U.S. Watch. INTERNATIONAL NEWS…
(2024-05-03). Putin's Weapon Supply Limitless? Ukraine Reveals How Many Drones, Missiles Russia Used In Just April. hindustantimes.com
(2024-05-03). Hungary 'Snubs' NATO, Rejects $107 Billion Ukraine War Chest Plan As 'Madness' | Details. hindustantimes.com Hungary has refused to become a part of a new Ukraine fund proposed by the NATO. Under it, the U.S.-led military bloc's members will be required to make donations for five years to create a war chest of $107 Billion. The NATO Nation's foreign minister said that this shows the bloc anticipates for the conflict to continue for a period of five more years and that it would be madness to join such a plan. Budapest maintained that it wanted to stay out of Russia-Ukraine conflict. Watch for more details. INTERNATIONAL NEWS…
(2024-05-03). Biden 'Unhappy' As Putin Deploys Russian Forces At Same Air Base As U.S. Troops In Niger | Report. hindustantimes.com Russian forces have entered the air base housing American troops in the West African nation of Niger. Reuters reported that Russian forces were not mingling with U.S. troops. A senior U.S. defense official told Reuters that Russian troops were using a separate hangar at Airbase 101, which is next to Diori Hamani International Airport in Niamey. U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin played down any risk to American troops. He added that there was no chance that Russian troops might get close to U.S. military hardware. Watch. INTERNATIONAL NEWS…
(2024-05-02). Dubai prepares for heavy rain: travel disruptions expected | Read Advisory. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: As Dubai braces for heavy rainfall expected in the coming days, both Dubai Airports and major airlines have cautioned passengers about potential disruptions to travel plans. Reports indicate unsettled weather forecasts, prompting travellers to anticipate delays and congestion on roads, particularly on May 2 and May 3. | In anticipation of potential congestion, Dubai airports have advised passengers departing from Dubai International (DXB) and Al Maktoum International Airport to plan their journeys carefully. Emphasising proactive planning, travellers are encouraged to utilise smart apps for real-ti…