(2024-06-29). 'Genocide denial': US House votes to bar use of Gaza death toll. newarab.com 
The US House of Representatives on Thursday voted to bar the State Department from using international affairs budget funds to cite figures on the number of Palestinians killed by Israel in The 269 – 144 vote in favour of the bipartisan amendment, backed by 62 Democrats and 207 Republicans, will now go to the Senate for consideration. | Palestinian-American congresswoman
(2024-06-29). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 265: Gazans Face 'Catastrophic' Food Insecurity. popularresistance.org Israel's war minister Yoav Gallant said at the conclusion of his top-level meetings in Washington that Israel does not want an all-out war with Lebanon and that it prefers the diplomatic route for a solution. However, he added that Israel can't accept the presence of Hezbollah's units at its northern border. | Israel's Channel 12 reported that the Biden administration was angry over Netanyahu's public remarks about the U.S.'s withholding of the delivery of arms to Israel. According to reports, the White House told Israel that the delivery of arms would not be completed even after the end of Israel's operations in…
(2024-06-29). Ansar Allah Are Not Working with Al-Shabaab. popularresistance.org On October 19, 2023, Yemen's Ansar Allah began launching missiles and armed drones at Israel, demanding an end to its war and blockade on the Gaza Strip. More significantly, they began seizing and launching aerial attacks against dozens of merchant and naval vessels in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden that were carrying cargo to and from Israel. | In Arabic, Ansar Allah means "Supporters of God." It is a Shia Islamist political and military nationalist organization that emerged in Yemen in the 1990s. The group is commonly but disrespectfully referred to as "the Houthis," a term which has a derogatory tribalist co…
(2024-06-29). Yemen govt accuses Houthis of taking national airline planes. newarab.com 
The The government's official news agency published a statement that said that the rebels "unlawfully captured" three Yemenia aircraft on Tuesday, saying they had held another since around a month ago. | The planes were mostly used to take pilgrims between Sanaa, the Yemeni capital city held by…
(2024-06-29). Tunisia Plans to Join BRICS Nations. infobrics.org Tunisia said that it intends to join the BRICS countries bloc of emerging economies that includes Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa…
(2024-06-29). In Morocco, UM6P university refuses to halt ties with Israel. newarab.com 
In Morocco, despite mounting protests from students and professors, one university remains steadfast in its ties with eight Israeli institutions. | "Our frustration grows as UM6P not only joined the national normalisation trend but also took the lead by forming the most partnerships and hosting numerous high-level delegations," Established in 2013 by the state-owned OCP Group, Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P), "a private non-profit re…
(2024-06-29). NGOs seek Dutch export ban for jet parts that may go to Israel. newarab.com 
Human rights groups returned to a Dutch court Friday seeking stricter enforcement of a court order to halt Dutch exports to Israel of parts for F-35 fighter jets used in the An appeals court ordered the Dutch government in February to halt the export of F-35 fighter jet parts to Israel , citing a clear risk of violations of international law if they are used in strike…
(2024-06-29). Algerian journalists remanded over interviews criticising minister. newarab.com 
Two Algerian journalists have been remanded in custody after broadcasting interviews criticising a minister, the National Committee for the Release of Detainees (CNLD) said Friday. | "The director of Algeria Scoop, Omar Ferhat, and his editor-in-chief, Sofiane Ghirous, were remanded on Thursday," the CNLD said in a statement on Facebook. | The website had published interviews with entrepreneurs criticising Algerian Minister of Professional Training Yacine Merabi, before later deleting them. | The interviewees had accused the minister of "marginalising" them at an official event in the capital Algiers on Wednes…
(2024-06-29). EU foreign policy chief Borrell to be replaced by Estonian PM. newarab.com 
On Friday, the bloc's 27 national leaders selected Kallas as the EU's next foreign policy chief after EU leaders also selected fo…
(2024-06-29). Turkey removed from FATF money laundering grey list. newarab.com 
The international crime watchdog Financial Action Task Force (FATF) removed Turkey was downgraded to the "grey list" in 2021 on concerns about money laundering and terrorist financing. The latest move came after an FATF team recently held meetings with Turkish authorities to assess progress in addressing those worries. | Turkey has made "significant progress" in i…
(2024-06-29). Venezuela's Presidential Elections: Voting Drill on Sunday. orinocotribune.com The head of the United Socialist Party of Venezuela's (PSUV) "Our Venezuela" presidential campaign staff, Jorge Rodríguez, called for massive participation in the voting drill this Sunday. He reiterated the strength of PSUV's robust electoral machine and called for Chavismo to "not only vote on July 28 but also stay in the streets in defense of the vote." | This Friday, June 28, Rodríguez reported that the National Electoral Council (CNE) will deploy many voting machines during the electoral drill this Sunday so that voters become familiar with the process amid the the upcoming presidential election. | He explain…
(2024-06-29). Hundreds Of Kenyan Police Arrive In Port-Au-Prince. popularresistance.org 400 Kenyan police officers arrived on June 25 in Haiti's capital, Port-au-Prince. The deployment of 600 more is expected to follow in the coming days and weeks. The arrival of the Kenyan police force was authorized by the United Nations Security Council, which last year approved the dispatch of foreign law enforcement forces to the Caribbean country. The dispatch occurred the same day that Kenyan police killed eight protesters in Kenya who were protesting the unpopular neoliberal Finance Bill 2024. | The armed mission in Haiti supposedly to stop the advance of gangs, which in recent months have controlled, accord…
(2024-06-29). India: 2024 Election Was A 'Revolt Of The Farmers'. popularresistance.org The election results from India made the whole world sit up and take notice. Headlines used words like "stunning" and "shocked" to describe the result. No Indian election has elicited such worldwide attention. Modi and his BJP have thundered into the electoral arena with the slogan "Ab Ki Baar, Char So Paar", which means "this time will go over 400". | The National Democratic Alliance, the coalition that the BJP leads, was to win more than 400 seats in a Lok Sabha that has 545 seats. And the BJP itself was supposed to win 370 seats, which would have itself constituted the super majority of over two-thirds.
(2024-06-29). China's economic development and role in international politics in the face of U.S. hostility. workers.org 
This interview with Rémy Herrera, a research analyst at the National Center for Scientific Research (CNRS) at the Sorbonne in Paris, the largest such research institution in France, was carried out by Tang Xiaofu for the Observers' Network, Beijing, where it was published in May 2024. Some of the following . . . |
(2024-06-29). Two giants pandas arrive happy, healthy at LAX. ecns.cn Giant pandas Yun Chuan and Xin Bao arrived at Los Angeles International Airport in the United States on Thursday morning local time, according to the China Wildlife Conservation Association.
(2024-06-29). Argentina returns 14 relics to China. ecns.cn In a significant display of international cooperation on cultural heritage preservation, the Chinese embassy in Buenos Aires received 14 repatriated artifacts from Argentina on Thursday.
(2024-06-29). Shenzhen-Zhongshan Link to put into trial operation. ecns.cn Shenzhen-Zhongshan link will begin trial operation on Sunday. It consists of one underwater tunnel, two bridges and two artificial islands, making it one of the most challenging cross-sea cluster projects in the world.
(2024-06-29). Samples from moon's far side 'thicker, stickier'. ecns.cn A total of 1,935.3 grams of lunar samples were retrieved by China's Chang'e 6 robotic probe from the moon's far side, the China National Space Administration announced on Friday morning.
(2024-06-29). India : Analysis of Budget 2024—25, Part 1: Declining Budget Outlay. cadtm.org
(2024-06-29). Nasa refutes claims about astronauts stranded in space. geo.tv 
An image of the International Space Station, — Reuters/FileIn an attempt to salvage its position after weeks of negative headlines, National Aeronautics and Space Administration's commercial crew programme manager has claimed that the astronauts aboard the Boeing Starliner are "not…
(2024-06-29). National Homelessness Law Center Condemns Supreme Court Decision. indybay.org National Homelessness Law Center Condemns Supreme Court Decision, Demands Real Solutions to Homelessness…
(2024-06-29). SACP statement following bimonthly Political Bureau meeting. mronline.org 
The SACP Political Bureau emphasised the importance of meaningful Alliance consultation and building and maintaining national stability and certainty. This requires decisiveness against any section that has resorted to trickery, brinkmanship and untenable demands to steal power and thus undermine the will of the people.
(2024-06-29). New criminal laws mockery of Constitution, enacted without consultation : Teesta Setalvad. muslimmirror.com Mumbai : The three new laws set to replace British-era ones from July 1 nationwide are a "mockery of the Indian Constitution", claimed civil rights activist and journalist Teesta Setalvad here on Friday. The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023 and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam 2023, which will come into effect from July …
(2024-06-29). New criminal laws mockery of Constitution, enacted without consultation : Teesta Setalvad. muslimmirror.com Mumbai : The three new laws set to replace British-era ones from July 1 nationwide are a "mockery of the Indian Constitution", claimed civil rights activist and journalist Teesta Setalvad here on Friday. The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023 and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam 2023, which will come into effect from July …
(2024-06-29). Police lodges FIR against people who raised slogans outside Owaisi's Delhi residence. muslimmirror.com New Delhi : A group of people gathered outside the residence of AIMIM MP Asaduddin Owaisi and raised slogans and splashed black paint. Police has registered a case in the matter, officials said on Friday. Delhi Police officials said a case under sections 143, 506, 153A and 147 of the Indian Penal Code was lodged …
(2024-06-29). Two candidates, one war against migrants. peoplesdispatch.org Following the first debate between the presidential nominees from each major party, working people across the United States have been recovering from the dismay of watching two senile politicians with dismal approval ratings spar on national television. | Top Democrats
(2024-06-29). Cuba is committed to solidarity and multilateralism. plenglish.com After receiving the UNGA chief at the headquarters of the Council of State on Friday, Diaz-Canel stressed on national television the need to defend these positions given the complexity of relations and especially…
(2024-06-29). Noboa allocates 100 million dollars to health care in Ecuador. plenglish.com Noboa's announcement took place after complaints of lack of attention in several cities nationwide, due to the State's delays to pay healthcare centers. | With those resources, the Ministry of Public Health will guarantee the continuity of treatment to patients with catastrophic and rare diseases in its facilities across the country, the Presidency pointed out on a press release. | On Thursday, the National Assembly (Parliament) approved a resolution in which it demanded that the National Government prioritize the allocation of resources to oncological care. | With 101 affirmative votes, the document drew specia…
(2024-06-29). UNDP supports digital transformation in Cuba. plenglish.com As announced by the UNDP office on its website, the action aims to facilitate access for the Cuban population to different social programs through digital platforms. | The Ministry of Communications (MINCOM) and the National Institute of Economic Research of the Ministry of Economy and Planning (MEP) are participating and contributing to the project's implementation. | For its development, it also has the support of the government of Luxembourg as part of the UNDP Financing Windows. | The primary objective is to strengthen institutional capacities to promote technological innovation in order to design digital se…
(2024-06-29). Cuba appreciates solidarity, support from Progressive International. plenglish.com Havana, Jun 29 (Prensa Latina) Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez on Saturday thanked the initiative by Progressive International (PI) and the statements from 83 political parties that called for excluding Cuba from the unilateral States sponsors of terrorism (SSOT) list.
(2024-06-29). China improves emergency prevention and response. plenglish.com Xinhua news agency reported on Saturday that the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, the national legislature, voted in favor of the law, which will come into effect on November 1, 2024. | Consisting of eight chapters, the law stipulates prevention measures and emergency preparedness, monitoring and early warning, emergency response and rescue, and recovery and reconstruction. | It also specifies the establishment and composition of emergency command agencies and improves the emergency support systems. | The text is even more relevant at a time when China is on high alert due to heavy rains, fl…
(2024-06-29). Security Crisis in Haiti Continues, Kenya Sends Police. progressive.org Haiti is experiencing crisis and displacement, but the population welcomes international peacekeeping troops warily.
(2024-06-29). Putin To Resume Making 'Banned' Nuclear Missiles? Cites US Nuke Deployment In Europe, Asia | Ukraine. hindustantimes.com Russian President Vladimir Putin called for resuming production of intermediate and shorter range nuclear-capable missiles that were banned under a now-defunct treaty with the United States. The Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces treaty banned the use of ground-based nuclear and conventional missiles with a range of between 500-5,500 kilometers. However, America withdrew from the pact in 2019, citing Russian violations. Since scrapping the treaty, the United States has tested missiles banned under the INF treaty. Watch this video to know more.
(2024-06-29). Oppose Sri Lankan trade unions attempt to subordinate class struggles to upcoming elections! Prepare a general strike against government austerity! Fight for socialist policies! wsws.org Without a political fight against the Wickremesinghe regime and the overthrow of the capitalist system, workers cannot defend any of their basic rights.
(2024-06-29). Oppose Sri Lankan trade unions attempt to subordinate class struggles to up-coming elections! Prepare a general strike against government austerity! Fight for socialist policies! wsws.org Without a political fight against the Wickremesinghe regime and the overthrow of the capitalist system, workers cannot defend any of their basic rights.
(2024-06-29). Russian satellite breaks up into pieces, forces ISS astronauts to take shelter. ummid.com Resurs-P1, a defunct satellite thrown into the space by Russia, shattered into pieces forcing the astronauts on the International Space Station (ISS) to run for cover.
(2024-06-29). Iran President Poll: Surprise Finalist Against Khamenei Loyalist In 2nd Round | Pezeshkian Vs Jalili. hindustantimes.com Iran Presidential elections have thrown up surprising results. Among the six candidates, no one received a clear majority and the two candidates will now lock horns in a runoff. Interestingly, the two candidates have contrasting views — a hardliner and a reformist. Masoud Pezeshkian, a moderate and Saeed Jalili, an ultraconservative, are the two finalists to replace Ebrahim Raisi who died in a chopper crash last month. Raisi's death had triggered the snap elections.
(2024-06-29). Correspondence] Novel funding pledges for advancing polio eradication efforts. thelancet.com On March 20, 2024, the WHO International Health Regulation Committee for Polio met to review the current global status quo of wildtype polio virus (WPV1) and vaccine-derived polio virus (cVDPV) in the context of the global target of interruption of WPV1 and certification of its eradication by 2026 and the elimination of cVDPV by 2028.1 The Committee unanimously agreed that due to the continuing risk of the international spread of WPV1 and cVDPV, polio should remain a Public Health Emergency of International Concern, and control efforts should be intensified.
(2024-06-29). How to improve communication with a loved one who has aphasia. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Editors note: June is National Aphasia Awareness Month Imagine being dropped off in a country where you aren't fluent in the local language Even when the native speakers speak slowly, you may understand only portions of what's being said. This is similar to how someone with aphasia may feel every day. Aphasia is an impairment of language that may affect ability a person's ability to speak, understand spoken language, read, write, use numbers, perform calculations or use nonverbal gestures….
(2024-06-29). The Story of Declared and Undeclared Emergencies. ummid.com The BJP under Narendra Modi is ruling India in a phase of undeclared emergency which is worst and more dangerous than Indira Gandhi's emergency.
(2024-06-29). French National Assembly election: What's at stake and what to expect? aljazeera.com President Macron appears poised for major losses in Sunday's snap poll, which could see the rise of the far right.
(2024-06-29). West Bengal UG Admission 2024: Registration Begins, Last Date to Apply July 7. ummid.com The West Bengal Council of Higher Education (WBCHSE) has started the registration process for admission in various Undergraduate (UG) courses for the academic year 2024-25.
(2024-06-29). Can India win the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 final for Virat 'King' Kohli? aljazeera.com An Indian win in the final may be the perfect gift to Virat Kohli as he stands at the twilight of his World Cup career.
(2024-06-29). DTE Maharashtra Polytechnic Admission 2024: Last date of application extended. ummid.com DTE Maharashtra Polytechnic Admission 2024: The DTE Maharashtra has extended the last date of application for admission in in Post SSC Diploma Courses in Engineering, Technology and other courses for the year 2024-25.
(2024-06-29). The Heat: U.S. Politics. america.cgtn.com 
International reaction continues to pour in after Thursday night's U.S. presidential debate between President Joe Biden and his predecessor, Donald Trump. | We take a look at the aftermath of the first 2024 U.S. presidential debate with our guests: |
(2024-06-29). Madhya Pradesh to include Ram, Krishna in school and college curricula. ummid.com Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has declared that the teachings about Hindu lords Ram and Krishna are to be included in the school and higher education curricula of Madhya Pradesh.
(2024-06-29). SBI JA Clerk Mains result 2024 declared, check here. ummid.com The State Bank of India has announced the result of the SBI Clerk Main exam held to fill the vacancies for the Junior Associates (JA) Customer Support and Sales on its official website sbi.co.in.
(2024-06-29). Mayo Clinic Minute: Know your status — the importance of HIV testing. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org It's not making major news headlines like in the '80s, but HIV remains a significant health concern. About 38 million people are living with HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, according to the World Health Organization. June 27 is National HIV Testing Day, a reminder to get tested and know your HIV status. This year's theme is self-testing. Knowing your HIV status helps you choose options to stay healthy. Dr. Stacey Rizza, a Mayo Clinic…
(2024-06-29). Iran Exports $50 Million of Handwoven Carpets in One Year: Official. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The CEO of the National Union of Handwoven Carpet Cooperatives of Iran said $50 million of the handwoven carpets were exported from the country in the last Iranian calendar year (March 21, 2023 to March 19, 2024).
(2024-06-29). Hungary: Joint statement in solidarity with Transparency International Hungary and Átlátszó. fidh.org
(2024-06-29). Correspondence] India's forgotten children. thelancet.com Richard Horton's Offline titled "The world's forgotten children"1 reminded me of the Editorial of the same title published on Jan 4, 2003,2 and of my responding Correspondence published on April 5, 2003.3 Since then, little has changed in the context of children's health globally. Remarkable reductions in viral infectious diseases (eg, measles, mumps, chickenpox, poliomyelitis, gastroenteritis, HIV, and encephalitis) and bacterial infectious diseases (eg, sepsis, pneumonia, tuberculosis, and meningitis) have been attributed to improvements in sanitation, vaccination, and nutrition in urban populations.
(2024-06-29). Rahul Gandhi Then and Now, and Why. ummid.com Liberals given to image-worship have gone with gusto into the question of what has changed in and for Rahul Gandhi. I believe the more important question is how the change has come about and in what respects.
(2024-06-29). Om Birla vs K Suresh: In a first, Lok Sabha to elect Speaker by vote. ummid.com In a first since independence in 1947, the Lok Sabha will elect Speaker by vote. Lok Sabha is the lower house of the Indian Parliament, and Speaker is leader of the House.
(2024-06-29). Putin's New Defence Minister Exposes USA's Secret Spy Drone Ops Over Black Sea? NATO Clash Warning. hindustantimes.com Russia President Vladimir Putin's new defence minister Andrei Belousov has alleged secret US military operations near Russia. Major allegations from Belousov include American spy drones flying over the Black Sea, where some of Russia's naval forces are stationed. Moscow has warned of heightening risk of direct Russia-NATO confrontation over the American operations. Putin's minister is also soliciting ideas for a "rapid response" to the "provocations". This comes amidst Russia's nuclear weapons exercises, creating a new flashpoint in global security. Watch the full video for more.
(2024-06-29). Ready to Run: Mayo physician and runner suggests ways to beat the heat while running. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org MANKATO, Minn. — The heat is on, especially across the South, Southeast, and portions of the plains. The National Weather Service has issued several heat, and excessive heat advisories. When summer goes from warm to hot, exercising could become risky — unless you're prepared. "Staying active, even exercising in hot weather, can be done safely, but you really have to pay attention to the environment and your body to make sure a good thing doesn't…
(2024-06-29). Rahul-led Opp shamed as U.S. slams Modi govt over hate crimes, demolition of homes. ummid.com The United States Wednesday slammed the Modi-led NDA government in New Delhi over hates crimes, anti-conversion laws, and the demolition of homes and places of worship affecting minority groups in India.
(2024-06-29). European Union General Affairs Council must address continued rule of law and human rights violations in Hungary and Poland. fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and other international NGOs sent a letter to EU ministers ahead of the EU General Affairs Council's meeting on 25 June 2024 where member States will hold a hearing on the situation in Hungary under the Article 7.1 TEU procedure.
In the letter, the signatory organisations point to the continued deterioration of the situation in Hungary, which fails to comply with Europea Union rule of law recommendations. Major concerns include judicial (…) | – |
(2024-06-29). Correspondence] Reducing scorpion sting fatality rate to 1% in India. thelancet.com The Taluka of Mahad and its surrounding village areas, in the Konkan region in India, is home to one of the most poisonous red scorpions (Mesobuthus tamulus) in the world. During the 1980s, if a person was stung by a scorpion in a rural village, they would not survive the night. At this time, most people living in villages of India had no cure for poisonous scorpion stings and died without proper treatments; no proper medication was available and the medical knowledge of doctors was insufficient to address scorpion sting victims.
(2024-06-29). For Rahul Gandhi, Hate Crimes, Mob Lynching of Muslims not of any concern. ummid.com Tactically or possibly fearing backlash, Rahul Gandhi ignored to mention hate crimes against Muslims, mob lynching in the name of animal slaughter and razing of homes of Muslims by bulldozers that have resurfaced with renewed vigor after the 2024 General Elections.
(2024-06-29). KEAM 2024 Result, Normalised Score Declared, Check Now. ummid.com Office of the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE) Government Kerala has published the normalised score and result of Kerala Engineering and Pharmacy courses (KEAM 2024) on its official website cee.kerala.gov.in.
(2024-06-29). Comment] Offline: In defence of Dr Fauci. thelancet.com "Is this what we have become? Is this what we have devolved into?" US Congressman Kweisi Mfume was reacting to comments from Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene at a hearing of the Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic, held on June 3, 2024, in Washington, DC. The Subcommittee was taking evidence from Dr Anthony Fauci, former Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID). Greene accused Fauci of presiding over science that was "disgusting and evil". She questioned Fauci over the royalties received by National Institutes of Health scientists for their research.
(2024-06-29). Who is Jordan Bardella, France's far-right star eyeing the premiership? aljazeera.com The 28-year-old National Rally president, Le Pen's protege, has enjoyed a meteoric rise that could go further yet.
(2024-06-29). UGEAC 2024 Merit List, Rank Card Today – Check Here. ummid.com UGEAC 2024 Rank Card: Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECE) is releasing today i.e. Tuesday June 25 2024 UGEAC Merit List 2024 and Rank Card of UGEAC 2024 prepared for Under Graduate Engineering Admission Counselling 2024 conducted for admission in First Year BE / BTech engineering courses in Government Engineering Colleges of Bihar on its official website bceceboard.bihar.gov.in.
(2024-06-29). Peru in the spotlight for crimes against humanity: Boluarte's government responsible for murders. fidh.org
(2024-06-29). Rahul Gandhi is Leader of Opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha. ummid.com Congress MP from Raebareli Rahul Gandhi is Leader of Opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha, the Congress Party said.
(2024-06-29). Direct 2nd Year Post SSC Diploma 2024 Maharashtra: Application Steps. ummid.com Online registration of the students seeking admission in Direct Second Year (DSD 24) Post SCC Polytechnic Diploma Courses in Engineering and Technology for the year 2024 has been started through the official website dsd24.dtemaharashtra.gov.in.
(2024-06-29). Athletics camp in Kapchorwa targeting 2024 Paris Olympics. independent.co.ug 
Kapchorwa, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda National Athletics team has entered a residential camp to prepare for the Paris Olympics games scheduled for July 26th to August 11th in France. The team of over 20 athletes is camping at Trinity Biblical Institute in Kapchorwa under the guidance of the national coach who is also …
(2024-06-29). Gardens of Delhi. fairobserver.com 
When Shahjahan founded the new city of Shahjahanabad in the mid-17th century, his prime minister Ali Mardan Khan was given the important task of constructing a canal to bring water to the city. Of course the city itself was built on the bank of the river, which was not only a vital artery for transportation…
(2024-06-29). FYJC Mumbai 2024 Round 1 Allotment – Check Here. ummid.com FYJC Admission 2024 Mumbai MMR Round 1 Allotment: School Education and Sports Department Maharashtra is set to release on its official website mumbai.11thadmission.org.in today i.e. Thursday June 27, 2024 Round 1 Allotment List of Mumbai MMR students, including from Thane, Dombivali and nearby cities, who are seeking admission in Class 11 First Year Junior College (FYJC).
(2024-06-29). Iran ELECOMP Exhibition 2024 Kicks Off in Tehran. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The 27th Iran International Electronic, Computer & E-Commerce Exhibition entitled "Iran ELECOMP 2024" was launched at the Tehran Permanent International Fairgrounds on Saturday in the presence of Iran's Minister of Communications and Information Technology (ICT) Issa Zarepour.
(2024-06-29). Om Birla wins Lok Sabha Speaker election. ummid.com Om Birla, BJP MP from Kota, Rajasthan, has won the election of the Lok Sabha Speaker held in the Parliament Wednesday June 26, 2024.
(2024-06-29). Narendra Modi celebra su victoria en las elecciones generales. telesurtv.net Narendra Modi necesitará el apoyo de otros partidos para gobernar, algo inédito en sus anteriores mandatos.
War on Gaza: Hunger 'worse than bombings' for starving Palestinians | Food is scarce, spoilt and often non-existent in besieged enclave, leaving people dizzy and weak | | Jana Ayad, a malnourished Palestinian girl, rests on a bed as she receives treatment at the International Medical Cor…
An Israeli soldier looks out from a tank as an artillery unit gathers on October 12, 2023. — Reuters
In his seminal work on modern slavery, Kevin Bales does away with certain, antiquated concepts. In its insidious, older form, one focused on the concept of natal alienation, slaves were chattels and assets, outrightly owned. Each slave system was distinct and protean, if marked by certain universal features. The universal feature of ownership, at least when it 
During the 2016 election Trump fanatics chanted "Lock her up," referring to Hillary Clinton. The tables have now turned. Trump is a convicted criminal and Biden violates international law. In one of the most twisted forms of logic ever to appear in politics, liberals believe that screaming "Trump is a fascist" somehow proves that Biden is not. If 
Newsflash! Property law in the U.S. is not rooted in the Constitution. America's legal foundation for property law (possession), "anti-Indian law," and the concept of nation-states is religious, not secular. Where did this deep sense of entitlement, hierarchy, and dominion over unknown lands and its original sovereign peoples originate? How was this wilderness continent, upon 
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has been freed from Belmarsh Prison in London, where he has been incarcerated for the past five years, after accepting a plea deal with U.S. prosecutors. After a decade-plus of legal challenges, Assange will plead guilty to a single felony count of illegally obtaining and disclosing national security material for publishing classified documents detailing U.S. war crimes in Iraq and Afghanistan on WikiLeaks. The Australian publisher is expected to be sentenced to time served and allowed to return home, where he reportedly will seek a pardon. Assange's brother Gabriel Shipton…
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The International Criminal Court (ICC) has appointed Peter Haynes, a British national as the counsel to represent the rights and interests of Joseph Kony, the fugitive rebel commander of the notorious Lord's Resistance Army (LRA). Haynes, a renowned international criminal and humanitarian lawyer was appointed by the ICC Registry …
Kampala, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA | Kampala thumped with rhythm and melody on the June 21 as Alliance Franàßaise de Kampala (AFK) hosted a vibrant Fête de la Musique (World Music Day) celebration at the Sheraton Hotel gardens. The free concert, a Kampala tradition for years, brought together a diverse lineup of local and international …
"Ayotzinapa Vive," reads a wall painted bright red on the corner of one of Mexico City's most transited avenues. The spirit of Ayotzinapa lives on ten years later, but only because of the victims' families' efforts to organize, march, and even knock down the door of the National Palace to demand justice for their loved …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID) is investigating the mysterious death of a Chinese national at a hotel guarded by Uganda People's Defence Force -UPDF soldiers in Nakawa Division in Kampala City. Ji- Feng was reportedly discovered groaning in pain and crying for help at the weekend at Golden Hotel …
As Director of Public Prosecutions, Starmer travelled with security officials to meet US counterparts — the second time he appears to have colluded with US in 'national security' extradition Yesterday, Julian Assange was freed, after years of wrongful imprisonment and captivity, and flew to Australia after agreeing a 'plea deal' with the US government over …
NAIROBI, Kenya | Xinhua | Kenyan President William Ruto on Monday flagged off the first group of 400 police officers, marking their deployment to Haiti to combat gang violence. The ceremony in Nairobi, the capital of Kenya, saw the president hand over the Kenyan flag to the officers who will participate in the Multinational Security …
WASHINGTON—The second anniversary of the Supreme Court's guillotining of the national constitutional right to an abortion is—or should—remind voters their decisions in this November's election, up and down the ballot, will determine not only whether that right may be restored, but so much more. Abortion rights, worker rights, living wages, Social Security's and Medicare's future, …
Isaac Nellist discusses the nurses and midwives in Victoria and NSW fighting for fair pay and conditions, Palestine's football team plays in Boorloo/Perth and Federico Fuentes from the Boris Kagarlitsky International Solidarity Campaign discusses the latest updates from the anti-war Russian dissident's trial.
Kampala, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA | Amos Lugoloobi, Minister of State for Planning has emphasized to the new National Planning Authority (NPA) Executive Board the importance of meticulous planning, particularly in the context of realizing Uganda's ambitious goals outlined in the Fourth National Development Plan (NDP-IV). "The Board needs to work swiftly to guide the NPA's …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control -DCICI has deployed six new immigration attaches at Uganda's foreign missions including Washington DC in USA , London in the UK capital London and Ottawa in Canada. Patrick Igera who has been serving at Entebbe International Airport has been deployed as the …
Despite an The report by the leading international authority on the severity of hunger crises said nearly everyon…
It is an intriguing encounter which will produce a first-time finalist to take on either 2007 winners India or defending champions England who meet in the second semi-final at Guyana's Providence Stadium on Thursday. | Celebr…
Reports of a deal set to free Assange, 52, agreed to plead guilty to a single criminal count of conspiring to obtain and disclose classified US national defence documents, according to filings in the US District Court for the Northern Mariana Is…
Rare celebrations erupted in multiple Afghan cities on Tuesday after the national cricket team reached the World Cup semi-finals for the first time with a nail-biting T20 win over Bangladesh. | Thousands gathered in the capital Kabul and in Khost, Jalalabad and other cities to celebrate the fairytale win, which also eliminated the formidable Australians from the competition. | Fans chanted praise for their "heroes", set off fireworks and danced in the streets. Some shed tears of joy. | "I am lost for words," Hassan Khan Niazai told AFP in Kabul while celebrating the landmark achievement. | "It is a special and…
A senior It was around 3: 30pm when three explosions rocked the walls of the Red Cross compound in Gaza on Friday, William Schomburg, the local chief for the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) told reporters in Geneva via video…
It is unconscionable for Israel to participate in the 2024 Paris Olympics. Israel should be suspended from international sports organizations and events until it ends its grave violations of international law.
Jun 21, 2024 "Following Armenia's recognition of a Palestinian state, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned the Ambassador of Armenia to Israel for a harsh reprimand conversation." The Republic of Armenia has announced its official recognition of a Palestinian state, the latest country to do so as Israel continues its genocidal war on the Gaza …
Image by Mohammed Ibrahim. | Defenders of Israel as "the only democracy in the Middle East" had their hands full last month, particularly when it came to freedom of the press, a cornerstone of genuine democracies. On May 5, Al Jazeera reported that its offices in East Jerusalem — internationally recognized Palestinian territory occupied by Israel — were raided and shut down by Israeli police following the banning of the news network by the Israeli government. Al Jazeera continues to operate in the rest of the West Bank and the Gaza Strip, but is still barred from reporting or broadcasting in Israel…
The International Committee of the The ICRC did not say who fired the "heavy calibre projectiles" but in a statement on social media platform X said the shells "damaged the structure of the ICRC office". | It said 22 bodies and 45 wounded had been taken to a…
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? One of the 28 nationally recognized estuaries, the James Farm Ecological Preserve sits in the coastal region of Delaware's Sussex County, where freshwater meets saltwater in a dynamic estuarine environment. The preserve provides a wild oasis with seven diverse habitats, ranging from sandy beaches at low tide to salty marshes, shady forests and sunny meadows. It's a favorite spot for schools, young children and environmentalists. | Last year, the preserve welcomed over 30,000…
Hajj death toll tops 1,000 after extreme heat ANALYSIS | AGENCIES | The death toll from this year's hajj had by June 21 exceeded 1,000, a tally by the international news agency AFP has said. More than half were unregistered worshippers who performed the pilgrimage in extreme heat in Saudi Arabia. The new deaths reported on …
Around 25,000 Sikhs marked 40th anniversary of the June 1984 Sikh Genocide by marching through London and holding a Freedom Rally in Trafalgar Square. — Reporter
WASHINGTON—With more than 2 million displaced Palestinians facing the threat of famine, the U.S. Agency for International Development announced Monday it had fulfilled its pledge to provide food assistance, throwing a single PowerBar labeled "for Gaza" into the Atlantic Ocean. USAID reportedly alerted the war-torn… 
French politics has been in chaos since President Macron announced a snap general election after the victory of the far right Rassemblement Nationale (RN) in the European elections. Jordan Bardella's RN list took 31,37 % of the vote. Eric Zemmour's Reconquest list led by Marine le Pen's niece, Marion Maréchal Le Pen, took another 5, 47% 
Rescue workers along with people gather at the site of a train collision after the accident in Darjeeling district in West Bengal state, India, June 17, 2024. — Reuters
Pro-Khalistan Sikh leader and Sikhs For Justice General Counsel Gurpatwant Singh Pannun . — Photo by authorLONDON: Indian citizen and Indian spy agency RAW's agent accused of attempting to kill Sikh leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun in New York has been extradited to the US…
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Studying politics separately from economics creates an artificial gap between interconnected subjects COMMENT | KAUSHIK BASU | The world economy is at a turning point. As global supply chains face increasingly frequent disruptions, the structures underpinning markets and international trade are unraveling, leading to economic instability which, in turn, is spilling over into other domains and …
Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police in Moroto district have recovered a gun belonging to the UPDF from a Karamojong warrior in Nadunget Town Council. The gun was recovered on Friday at around 9: 00 Pm after police were notified by the Nachuka village chairperson who spotted a suspected warrior in the same village carrying a …
KAMPALA, Uganda | Xinhua | Uganda, the host for the 2024 FISU World University Mind Sports Championship, has confirmed that China will send a team for the event scheduled for June 25-30 in Entebbe. Peninah Aligawesa Kabenge, the vice president of the International University Sports Federation (FISU), told Xinhua on Saturday that China was among …
Dear comrade Joe Sims, Dear comrades in the leadership of CPUSA, | On behalf of the leadership and all members of Palestinian Peoples Party (PPP) we extend to you and through you to all members of your party our congratulations for the successful end of the 32nd national convention of your party hoping you every success in your struggle for better future of your people and the peoples of the world for social justice, peace and socialism. | With this opportunity we would like also to thank you for your firm position of solidarity with the just struggle of our people for ending the ongoing genocide and ending th…
This is short and to the point. My speech was well received. The Syria's Ambassador to Moscow was present and applauded. You can see Alexander Dugin, Maria Zakharova sitting behind me. You will also see my good friends, Pepe Escobar and Zeinab Saffar, on the extreme right of the stage.
Guwahati: Expressing dismay over the reported irregularities in the nationwide entrance examination to pick aspiring students to study medical science in different academic institutions across India, a northeast-based forum of nationalist citizens demanded a fair probe into the entire episode. Patriotic People's Front Assam (PPFA) also insisted that the evaluation process should be made quality-driven so that only meritorious and dedicated students get the opportunity to pursue MBBS, BDS, BVSc, and other courses. The forum in a media statement argued that those found responsible for playing with the dream of aspi…
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ahead of the International Day of Family Remittances on Sunday, the UN's International Fund for Agriculture Development (IFAD) has launched a new program to ensure easier transmission of money from other countries into Uganda. In a partnership with FlexiPay, a digital payment platform of Stanbic Bank, and regional remittances operator, …
Police in Moroto district have recovered a gun belonging to the UPDF from a Karamojong warrior in Nadunget Town Council. The gun was recovered on Friday at around 9: 00 Pm after police were notified by the Nachuka village chairperson who spotted a suspected warrior in the same village carrying a weapon. John Angella, the LC1 …
The International Jewish Collective for Justice in Palestine began in opposition to the IHRA antisemitism definition and is now a worldwide network of organizations from 16 countries working as partners with Palestinians in pursuit of justice.
When I submitted my dissertation in 2019, my supervisor gave me the mug that had been on her desk for years. Printed on it were the red and black silhouettes of people waving rifles, flags, and signs in the air. And in white cursive letters, it read: "Nicaragua Must Survive." This was one of the 
The US could attempt direct talks with Hamas to attain the release of Israeli captives who hold dual According to current and former US officials speaking to NBC the Biden Administration is currently discussing whether to hold direct talks with The US nationals held in Gaza are b…
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Dozens of Sudanese refugees lost their lives earlier last week as they reportedly attempted to cross into Egypt via neighbouring Aswan during a heat wave striking the southern Egyptian province for days, reaching as high as nearly 50 degrees Celsius. | The Sudanese nationals are believed to have died en route to neighbouring Aswan carried inside open trucks reportedly facilitated by smugglers, the Sudanese Consul in Aswan, Abdel Qadir Abdullah said in an audio 
"At least 49 migrants have died and 140 others remain missing after a boat" carrying 260 people capsized off the southern province of Shabwah on Monday, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) said. | It said 31 women an…
Narendra Modi has been sworn in as India's prime minister for a Last week, Modi received backing from his National Democratic Alliance (NDA) – a coalition of close to 40 political parties – after meeting with its members. | Even as the BJP fell well short of the 272 seats required to form the next government on its own, Modi received the support of smaller parties (wit…
The first round of elections for the lower house National Assembly will take place on June 30, with the second round on July 7, Macron announced in an address to the nation. | The outcome of the EU elections, he acknowledged, i…
Every year on June 12th, many Filipinos worldwide celebrate Philippine Independence Day and the freedom wrested from Spanish colonizers in 1898. Other Filipinos like us, however, claim instead that we have "Hindipendence" ("hindi" means "no" in Tagalog) — challenging the idea that the Philippines is really free. As we reflect on the upcoming Philippine Independence 
Residents in all 27 countries of the European Union went to the polls this weekend to vote for the European Parliament, which resulted in a surge of support for far-right parties across much of the continent while many liberal and Green parties stumbled. Far-right parties did especially well in Italy, Germany and France, prompting French President Emmanuel Macron to dissolve the National Assembly and call snap elections. Lawmakers in the European Parliament can veto and shape laws, though they cannot introduce them. They also set the EU's budget and approve the selection of the European Commission president…
Read more coverage of the Communist Party USA's 32nd National Convention. CHICAGO — A representative of the Communist Party of Vietnam addressed a gathering of hundreds of U.S. communists and their supporters at an even here last weekend, telling the gathering that his people continue to suffer the effects of agent orange. It was a …
Read more coverage of the Communist Party USA's 32nd National Convention. CHICAGO —An official of the Iranian Tudeh Party, predicted here this weekend that "it won't take very long" to oust the theocratic government that has run the Islamic Republic since its 1979 revolution. And Danesh said that when Iranians do so, the CPUSA will …
Dr. Genevieve Balance Kupang, Dean of the Graduate School at Baguio Central University (BCU), achieved both Best Presenter and Best Paper at the World Citi Colleges (WCC) Aeronautical & Technological College (ATC) RISE 2024: ICREATE International Conference on May 29, 2024. Kupang's dedication extended beyond her leadership role both as the lead convenor for the BCU contingent and as co-host of the conference. Her research presentation, "Weaving Narratives of Integrative Intelligences: Lived Experiences and Impact of Award-Winning Women Peace-Builders," garnered prestigious recognition, securing her the Best Pres…
Youth in Kasese district have been encouraged to leverage emerging technologies to promote the district as a prime tourism destination. State Minister of ICT and National Guidance, Godfrey Kabyanga, highlighted that despite past negative media publicity and insecurity, Kasese is now making strides towards development. Kabyanga emphasized that the district's peace, stability, and friendly business …
LOS ANGELES, California | Xinhua | Sony Pictures' action comedy "Bad Boys: Ride or Die" debuted atop the North American box office this weekend, bringing in a projected 56 million U.S. dollars, data from the measurement firm Comscore showed on Sunday. The film also enjoyed an international debut of 48.6 million dollars for a global …
by: Assaf Levy, BioDB | Every year on June 11, wildlife enthusiasts and conservationists around the globe come together to celebrate International Lynx Day. This particular day is dedicated to raising awareness about the elusive and majestic lynx, a wild cat species known for its distinctive tufted ears, piercing eyes, and solitary nature. International Lynx Day aims to educate the public about the importance of protecting these remarkable creatures and their natural habitats. | 
Indian PM Narendra Modi shows the media a letter that he received from President Droupadi Murmu inviting him to form a new government after meeting her at the Rashtrapati Bhavan on June 7, 2024 in New Delhi, India. — ReutersIndian President Droupadi Murmu to administer oath to…
by Genevieve Balance Kupang | Baguio City, Philippines. We hope you enjoyed reading the first and second series of this article dubbed respectively "WCC ATC and Partner Institutions Host RISE 2024: ICREATE Conference Fostering Global Collaboration in Research and Innovation #1/4 Series" & "BCU Students Gain Valuable Insights at RISE 2024: ICREATE 1st International Conference on Research and Innovation 2/4." The framework used in sharing the lessons learned from the conference, the "Three Ls," highlights key takeaways through the lens of what we Learned, what we Liked, and what we Long For shared by Engr. Leono…
Assessing the fallout in Masaka and what lies ahead for 2026 COVER STORY | IAN KATUSIIME | The feud between the National Unity Platform (NUP) and former Leader of Opposition in Parliament Mathias Mpuuga has festered for months and all indications are that it will go on until the 2026 elections. But as this feud turns …
In the recent Indian elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won 240 seats out of 543 in India's lower house of parliament, the Lok Sabha. This left the BJP 33 short of a majority to form the government on its own. Yet all is not lost, for the BJP because the party is part of… 
The National Building Review Board (NBRB) has released a comprehensive checklist designed to protect potential condominium buyers from fraudulent transactions and substandard properties. The new guidelines aim to help buyers make informed decisions before finalizing any property purchases. This comes in response to numerous complaints from buyers who found their apartments did not meet their …
The head of the International Labour Organization on Thursday criticized the decimation of Palestinian workers' labour rights since the start of Israel's treatment of Palestinian workers, under scrutiny for decades by the UN labour body, has increased since the Oct. 7 war with criticism focused on more than half a million job losses and Israel's exclusion of some 200,000 Palestinians from Israel for security reasons. | "This has been the hardest year for…
Narendra Modi addresses the media after his meeting with President Droupadi Murmu, to stake claim to form the new government at the Presidential Palace in New Delhi, India, June 7, 2024. — Reuters Narendra Modi set to take oath of office on Jun 9. Special security measures taken…
Thank you, Mr. President. Thank you all for this opportunity to address the Security Council and to provide a briefing on the issue of peace as it relates to Ukraine and its connections with people in this country and all over the world.As a journalist, Executive Editor of Black Agenda Report, and a member of the Black Alliance for Peace and of the United National Antiwar Coalition, and as a citizen of the United States, the nation which has taken a lead role in continuing this cri …
If Prime Minister Modi's victory is confirmed, his BJP will have triumphed in a vitriolic campaign…
If Prime Minister Modi's victory is confirmed, his BJP will have triumphed in a vitriolic campaign…
Beant Singh's son, competing in India's election as independent candidate, leads Punjab constituency…
Local experts focus on international research findings to study effect of treatment interruptions Kampala, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA | Researchers in Uganda are making significant strides in the fight against pediatric HIV. Leveraging data from the International Maternal, Pediatric, Adolescent AIDS Clinical Trials (IMPAACT P1115) study, they are exploring the complexities of Analytical Treatment Interruptions (ATIs) …
The Cherubim Choir and Africhorus Baptist High School, Kitebi have emerged winners of the Catholic and Protestant categories, respectively, in this year's National Martyrs' choir finale held in Kampala on the eve of Martyr's Day. The two choirs each went home with a sh10million prize, in the competition organised by Vision Group in partnership with Equity …
Chilean President Gabriel Boric said on Saturday that his country was joining South Africa in its case at the International Court of Justice accusing Israel of "genocide" in its Speaking to the National Congress, Boric decried the "catastrophic humanitarian situation" in Gaza and called for "a firm response from the international community." | "Chile will become a party to and support the case that South Africa presented against Israel before the International Court of Justice in The Hague," Boric…
Palestinian authorities are seeking to join South Africa brought the case before the International Court of Justice last year, alleging that Israel's Gaza offensive breached the 1948 UN Genocide Convention, a charge Israel denies. | So far, the Palestinians have only sent hi…
At least 12 pro-regime fighters were killed in an overnight "Twelve pro-Iranian fighters of Syrian and foreign nationalities were killed, according to an initial tally, in an Israeli air strike on a position in the town of Hayyan, north of Aleppo, setting off strong explosions in a factory," the Syrian Observatory f…
When a new recording of Abu Obeida, the official spokesperson for His face is never seen, a 
Standing Together is a Jewish-Arab social movement that is part of a burgeoning movement for ceasefire inside Israel. Federico Fuentes spoke with its national field organiser Uri Weltmann to find out more about this fledgling peace movement.
The Red Cross traditionally provides international aid to people throughout the world for emergencies, support of refugees, survivors of human trafficking, and chronic hunger. Now, out of necessity, they've added global heat to their repertoire. Well, it was destined to happen… Global Heat Action Day initiated in June 2022 by the International Federation of Red 
Nearly 25,000 cases of suspected heat stroke have been triggered by ongoing heatwave…
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On May 23-24, the international "Second Europe-Asia: Dialogue of Civilizations Conference" was held in the Russian city of Perm on the Europe-Asia border. Statesmen, politicians, diplomats, and experts from various regions of the Eurasian continent participated in the Conference. Leading countries of Eurasia gathered The Eurasian Dialogue group of the Russian Parliament and the ruling …
Under U.S. arrangements, a so-called Multinational Security Support (MSS) force will soon be descending on Haiti. Its mission is suppressing gang violence. With their experience of earlier U.S. interventions, however, beleaguered Haitians can likely expect an aggravation of oppression, social disaster, and dependency. Supplies will arrive from the United States, and a U.S. military base …
JOHANNESBURG | Xinhua | South Africa's ruling African National Congress (ANC) has secured 159 out of 400 seats in the National Assembly in the country's 2024 general elections, the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) officially announced on Sunday evening. The main opposition party, the Democratic Alliance (DA), came second with 87 seats in the National Assembly, …
INTERVIEW | FRANK MUGISHA | May 29, 2024, marked exactly one year since the Anti-Homosexuality Act (AHA) became law. It has been globally criticised for marginalising the minority community, including Dr Frank Mugisha, who has petitioned the Supreme Court to quash it. Mugisha is internationally known for his advocacy as a human rights defender and has …
By Alakihihifo Vailala of PMN News Flipped "back in time" is how New Zealand author, journalist and media educator Dr David Robie describes the crisis in New Caledonia. Robie has covered the Asia-Pacific region for international media and educated Pacific journalists for more than four decades. He reported on the indigenous Kanak pro-independence uprising in…
South Africa's African National Congress (ANC) party will not consider any demands from possible coalition partners that President Cyril Ramaphosa step down, a top official said on Sunday. This came after the ANC lost its 30-year-old majority after a stinging result in Wednesday's election. South Africa has now been plunged into a series of negotiations …
More than 100 suspected thugs were apprehended by security at both the Anglican and Catholic shrines in Namugongo during today's Martyrs Day celebration. Several people lost phones, money, and national IDs to groups of pickpockets in Namugongo, despite the heavy security presence. Some of the thugs, donning blue reflector jackets with ushering tags, were seen …
The Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development launches the National Budget Month 2024/2025 tomorrow, Tuesday, to give the context around the 72 trillion budget for next year. The Budget Month events are part of the ministry's compliance with the Public Finance Management Act and accompanying regulations related to transparency and public inclusion in the …
The African National Congress (ANC) lost its parliamentary majority in South Africa's May 29 elections. South African socialist Mazibuko Jara discussed the reasons for the ANC's declining support and the rise of the recently formed uMkhonto we Sizwe (MK) party, led by former ANC president Jacob Zuma with Green Left's Federico Fuentes just prior to the elections.
The Indian Ocean nation of the Maldives will ban Israelis from the The Maldives, a tiny Islamic republic of more than 1,000 strategically 
A top opponent of Indian Prime Minister His expected return to prison comes as Modi looks set to win a third straight