(2024-06-03). Following ICJ And ICC Actions, Sanctions And Arms Embargo Are Crucial Next Steps. popularresistance.org Seven months into its genocidal campaign, Israel's assault on Rafah led the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to issue a preliminary order on May 24. The court called on Israel to "Immediately halt its military offensive, and any other action in the Rafah Governorate, which may inflict on the Palestinian group in Gaza conditions of life that could bring about its physical destruction in whole or in part." It also ordered Israel to keep the Rafah crossing open and permit United Nations investigative commissions to enter Gaza and investigate allegations of genocide. | In addition, mounting Israeli atrocities pro…
(2024-06-03). Kansas Newspaper That Faced Illegal Police Raid Backs Reporter's Shield Law. popularresistance.org A newspaper in Kansas that was targeted in an illegal police raid endorsed legislation in the United States Senate that would establish a national reporter's shield law. | Eric Meyer, associate dean of the College of Media at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and publisher of the Marion County Record, declared, "As last summer's raid on the Marion County Record proved, freedom of expression faces unprecedented challenges from unscrupulous people willing to weaponize the justice system to bully and retaliate against those attempting to report truth." | "Existing remedies might be fine for huge media organiza…
(2024-06-03). 'Uniting For Peace' Is Next Step In Invoking Genocide Convention Process. popularresistance.org Following the latest orders from the International Court of Justice that Israel halt its military offensive in Rafah, some claimed that while the orders of the Court are of course binding, there's "no enforcement mechanism." The Court's orders were of course the result of South Africa's invoking the Genocide Convention against Israel and its repeated requests for additional orders from the ICJ. | In fact, there is such an enforcement mechanism — it's the UN Security Council. The ICJ is a court that issues orders. The UNSC should act like a sheriff which implements those orders. | The problem of course is th…
(2024-06-03). Anti-war left makes inroads in Israel. greenleft.org.au 
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.
(2024-06-03). The Global Demand for a Gaza Ceasefire Grows, Leaving Biden Behind. transcend.org 30 May 2024 – Israel's ongoing bombardment and ground invasion of Gaza has provoked unprecedented global outcry. On 24 May, the International Court of Justice ordered Israel to halt its attack on Rafah.
(2024-06-03). The War is Lost — But Why is Netanyahu Killing Civilians in Rafah? orinocotribune.com By Ramzy Baroud — Jun 1, 2024 | Just hours after Israel carried out a gruesome massacre of displaced Palestinians in the Tel Al-Sultan area west of Rafah in the Gaza Strip on 26 May, it carried out yet another massacre in the Al-Mawasi area. The first is now known as the "Tents Massacre". | It took place shortly after the International Court of Justice (ICJ) finally
(2024-06-03). Stop the US-NATO escalation toward nuclear war! Unite the international working class against imperialist war and genocide! wsws.org For the first time since the end of the Second World War, the US and its allies are directly targeting Russian territory.
(2024-06-03). Global Heat Action Day Encounters the Deadly Heat Machine. counterpunch.org 
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
(2024-06-03). Russia Fueling Indian Economic Growth – Jaishankar. infobrics.org New Delhi's decision to purchase energy supplies from Moscow despite Western pressure is not limited to oil, the foreign minister has said…
(2024-06-03). Israelis banned from luxury Indian Ocean tourist hotspot Maldives over Gaza war. scmp.com The Islamic island nation will impose a ban on all Israeli passports, said the office of the president, announcing a national fundraising campaign in 'solidarity with Palestine'.
(2024-06-03). Israel ignores international justice while it rains hell on Gaza. fidh.org
(2024-06-03). Israel's Tents Massacre in Rafah Is a Heinous War Crime. transcend.org 27 May 2024 – In a flagrant violation of international norms and humanitarian laws, Israel continues to act with total impunity in Gaza, enjoying Western complicity and emboldened by U.S. unconditional military and diplomatic support.
(2024-06-03). We Need A New Election! SEIU Presidential Candidate Avery Horton Demands Democracy In SEIU. indybay.org The SEIU held a national convention in May 2024 and had an election for president. Oregon SEIU 503 board member and homecare worker Avery Horton Jr. learned he could run and self nominated himself forcing an election at the SEIU convention. Most members in the United States were not informed about the election and he is now demanding a new election in the SEIU because of numerous election violations including misuse of union funds to campaign by President April Verrett and other candidates on her slate.
(2024-06-03). Deadly heatwave in India kills at least 56. geo.tv 
Nearly 25,000 cases of suspected heat stroke have been triggered by ongoing heatwave…
(2024-06-03). Arunachal CM Khandu resigns, Guv advises to continue till new govt takes office. muslimmirror.com Itanagar : Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu resigned from his post after his party BJP on Sunday retained the power for the third consecutive term with a thumping majority in the Assembly polls. Immediately after the results of all assembly seats were declared, Khandu called on Governor Lt General (Retd) K.T. Parnaik at the …
(2024-06-03). China calls for concrete actions on Ukraine conflict. plenglish.com Beijing, Jun 3 (Prensa Latina) The Chinese Foreign Ministry said that the key to the resolution of the armed conflict between Russia and Ukraine lies in the international community taking real actions.
(2024-06-03). Open Letter to the Election Commission of India by the Farmers' Movement Organization. pressenza.com To: Sri. Rajiv Kumar | Honorable Chief Election Commissioner of India | Subject: Apprehension on free and fair counting to 18th Lok Sabha election 2024- people's will must prevail* | Respected Sir, | Please accept our warm greetings- | On behalf of the farmers across India, we wish to bring to your kind attention our apprehension on any eventuality of tampering with the counting process — scheduled for June 4, 2024, to subvert the people's verdict to help the present regime to cling on power. | Unlike the past elections, the farmers of India had directly opposed the election campaign of the BJP against the g…
(2024-06-03). Venezuela Congratulates South Africa for Its Elections. telesurenglish.net On Monday, the Venezuelan government congratulated South Africa on the "successful democratic exercise" carried out in the general elections on May 29. | RELATED: | "Venezuela expresses its most sincere congratulations to the Republic of South Africa for the successful democratic exercise carried out in the national and provincial elections of May 29, within the framework of the 30th anniversary of the election of the…
(2024-06-03). France: Attal Avoids No-Confidence Motions Before EU Elections. telesurenglish.net On Monday, two "Motions of No Confidence" against the French administration led by Prime Minister Gabriel Attal failed, just six days before the European elections. | RELATED: | The motions were presented by Marine Le Pen's far-right National Rally (RN) party and the left-wing the Insoumise France (LFI) party. Unsurprisingly, neither motion secured the absolute majority of votes required in the National Assembly to overthrow the Executi…
(2024-06-03). Finland to Open Shooting Ranges to Strengthen National Defense. telesurenglish.net On Monday, the Government of Finland presented a project to strengthen national defense by protecting the 670 existing civilian shooting ranges in the country and creating 330 additional ones over the next six years. | RELATED: | The Interior Ministry wants to implement the necessary legislative amendments to safeguard the activities of civilian shooting ranges and open more to ensure there is "a sufficient number" throughout…
(2024-06-03). Officially: Claudia Sheinbaum Wins the Presidential Race. telesurenglish.net The candidate for the Presidency of Mexico for the Morena party, Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, is the winner of the elections held this Sunday with more than 57.44% of support. | RELATED: | According to the last information released by the Mexico's National Electoral Institute (INE) made by the president entity, Guadalupe Taddei, more than 60.1096 % of Mexicans registered in able age casted their right to vote. | In seco…
(2024-06-03). Refugee Experiences of Identity Documents and Digitisation in India and Myanmar. transcend.org May 2024 – Drawing on the authors' joint activism on the rights of refugees and stateless people in India and Myanmar, this article considers how digital ID systems can be used to exclude minorities.
(2024-06-03). China to build national museum of marine archaeology. tvbrics.com 
It will cover an area of 29,333 square metres…
(2024-06-03). Eurasian Conference in the Russian city on the border between Europe and Asia. unitedworldint.com 
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 …
(2024-06-03). Eurasian Conference in the Russian city on the border between Europe and Asia. uwidata.com 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 …
(2024-06-03). End of African National Congress hegemony: ANC vote slumps to 40 percent in South African election. wsws.org The ANC's share of the vote fell from 57 percent in the 2019 elections, itself a record low, to just 40 percent, much lower than the most pessimistic forecasts.
(2024-06-03). Sri Lankan government to entrench IMF austerity in legislation. wsws.org The new bill, which concentrates economic policy powers in the hands of Sri Lanka's executive president, is a further move towards autocratic forms of rule.
(2024-06-03). U.S. imperialism arranges Black-majority occupation force for Haiti intervention. peoplesworld.org 
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 …
(2024-06-03). China favors security for all in Asia-Pacific. ecns.cn China will not allow any country or force to trigger war or chaos in the Asia-Pacific region, Minister of National Defense Dong Jun said on Sunday in Singapore, while making his debut at the Shangri-La Dialogue, an elite global security forum.
(2024-06-03). A PROGRAMME OFFICER IN THE EUROPE OFFICE – PERMANENT CONTRACT. fidh.org BACKROUND
| The FIDH (International Federation for Human Rights) is an international human rights NGO. Since 1922, it has been committed to defending all civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights as defined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. As the transformation of societies is first and foremost the responsibility of local actors, its activities aim to strengthen their capacity for action and their influence. The FIDH federates 188 national human rights associations (…) | – |
(2024-06-03). Georgia: Last chance to stop Russian-style crackdown on civil society. fidh.org International human rights organisations, civil society groups, and election observers are urging European and national leaders to promptly address the Georgian government's attempt to crackdown on civil society as the country approaches its General Elections in October.
Since April 15th Georgians have been rallying in protest against the proposed "Transparency of Foreign Influence" law, which bears striking resemblance to the Russian so called "Foreign Agent Law". This law threatens to (…) | – |
(2024-06-03). ANC falls far short of majority, gets 159 of 400 seats. independent.co.ug 
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, …
(2024-06-03). Preview: Sri Lanka vs South Africa — ICC T20 World Cup 2024 Group D match. aljazeera.com The tournament's 'group of death' opens with a massive clash at New York's purpose-built Nassau County Stadium.
(2024-06-03). (W.E. Talk) Tsinghua University Vice President Peng Gang: Advancing Development of Chinese Civilization Through Constant Self-Renewal, Openness and Inclusiveness. ecns.cn
(2024-06-03). Repolling Underway in West Bengal: Key Updates from Barasat and Mathurapur Booths. devdiscourse.com Repolling commenced on Monday at specific booths in the Barasat and Mathurapur Lok Sabha constituencies in West Bengal, according to local officials.
(2024-06-03). SA's democracy is "strong, robust" – President Ramaphosa. sanews.gov.za SA's democracy is "strong, robust" – President Ramaphosa | President Cyril Ramaphosa says the 16 million citizens, who cast their vote in the National and Provincial Elections, are proof that South Africa's democracy is "strong and robust". | The President was addressing the nation through his weekly newsletter on Monday. | South Africans headed to the polls last week to elect new government leadership for the seventh administration in the country's most competitive elections since the dawn of democracy in 1994. | "This election has been declared free and fair. It took place peacefully and without serious inciden…
(2024-06-03). Turkey: Galatasaray Square must be open to Saturday Mothers/People. fidh.org International human rights organisations, including FIDH and OMCT within the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, stand in solidarity with the Saturday Mothers/People. Since May 1995, they have been protesting for truth and justice for their forcibly disappeared loved ones. As they approach their 1,000th weekly vigil on May 25, 2024, the Saturday Mothers/People are Türkiye's longest-standing peaceful protest. Despite facing severe repression, the group (…) | – |
(2024-06-03). FO ∞ Talks: Geopolitical Guru on the State of Indian Democracy, Part 2. fairobserver.com On Tuesday, June 4, India will release the official results of its 2024 parliamentary elections. At least 644 million people have cast their votes in the largest democratic election in human history. For most of its history since independence in 1947, India has been ruled by the Indian National Congress party. Leadership of the party…
(2024-06-03). Dr Mugisha: We support targeting of individuals, not blanket sanctions. independent.co.ug 
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 …
(2024-06-03). The U.S. empire isn't a government that runs nonstop wars, it's a nonstop war that runs a government. mronline.org It clears up a lot of confusion when you understand that the U.S. empire is not a national government which happens to run nonstop military operations, it's a nonstop military operation that happens to run a national government.
(2024-06-03). Government welcomes conclusion of elections. sanews.gov.za Government welcomes conclusion of elections | Government has welcomed the successful conclusion of the 2024 National and Provincial Elections, which ushers in the seventh democratic administration in the 30 years of South Africa's freedom and democracy. | "These elections stand as testament to our vibrant and dynamic constitutional democracy and affirms our faith and confidence in our open democratic processes," the Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) said on Monday. | Government thanked the 16 248 027 citizens who exercised their Constitutional right as well as civic duty to cast their ballots…
(2024-06-03). King's Birthday Honours: NZ journalist reflects on work in the Pacific. asiapacificreport.nz 
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…
(2024-06-03). South Africa elections: ANC loses 30-year majority; Communists warn of right-wing threat. peoplesworld.org 
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 …
(2024-06-03). People's Bank of China to issue National Treasure-themed commemorative coins. ecns.cn The People's Bank of China will issue a special commemorative coin set on June 8, titled "National Treasures" in tribute to the rich history and cultural heritage of the People's Republic of China.
(2024-06-03). Martyrs Day: Over 100 Suspected Thugs Arrested As Police Record Multiple Theft Cases. plusnews.ug 
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 …
(2024-06-03). Minister Kasaija Set to Explain UGX 72 Trillion at Budget Month Launch. plusnews.ug 
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 …
(2024-06-03). UST Acquires Endeavor to Enhance Life Sciences Digital Transformation. devdiscourse.com ALISO VIEJO, Calif. and BENGALURU, India, June 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — UST, a leading digital transformation solutions company, announced its acquisition of Endeavor Consulting Group, a global player in supply chain management and product commercialization consulting. Founded in 2006, Endeavor's expertise in life sciences and SAP Gold Partner status will significantly boost UST's capabilities.
(2024-06-03). Los Angeles: 23-year-old Indian student goes missing in US. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: The newest case in the nation as the community deals with a run of similar incidents involving students is a 23-year-old Indian student who has been missing in the US state of California since last week. Police have asked the public for assistance in finding her.Police say that on May 28, Nitheesha Kandula, a student at California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB), vanished from sight.John Guttierez, the Chief of Police at CSUSB, stated in a post on X on Sunday that she was last seen in Los Angeles and was reported missing on May 30. | "#MissingPersonAlert: California State University, San…
(2024-06-03). Xi sends congratulatory letter on 30th anniversary of Chinese Academy of Engineering. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday called on the Chinese Academy of Engineering (CAE) to play its role as a national strategic sci-tech force and make new contributions to the country's great self-reliance and strength in science and technology.
(2024-06-03). Married couple detained after discovery of espionage. ecns.cn China's national security agencies recently uncovered an espionage case involving the United Kingdom's Secret Intelligence Service (MI6) recruiting Chinese central government department employees to gather information.
(2024-06-03). China reiterates sovereignty over South China Sea islands. ecns.cn China reiterated on Monday its indisputable sovereignty over Nanhai Zhudao (the South China Sea islands), dismissing Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos' speech concerning the South China Sea issue at the Shangri-La Dialogue.
(2024-06-03). India election results 2024: Winners and losers of all past Lok Sabha votes. aljazeera.com From 1951 to 2019, Congress and the BJP have seen highs and lows in India's parliamentary elections.
(2024-06-03). South Africa's Ramaphosa urges rivals to find common ground after ANC election bruising. scmp.com South Africa's African National Congress has begun talks with rivals to form a government following its worst performance since Nelson Mandela led it to power at the end of apartheid in 1994.
(2024-06-03). China's defense minister vows no tolerance for war or chaos in Asia-Pacific. ecns.cn China's Minister of National Defense, Admiral Dong Jun, asserted that China will not permit any country or force to incite war or chaos in the Asia-Pacific region. This declaration came during his debut at the prestigious Shangri-La Dialogue.
(2024-06-03). South Africa: 30 years after Mandela's post-apartheid victory, ANC suffers historic election defeat. greenleft.org.au 
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.
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(2024-06-03). Biden Should Stop Attacking the International Criminal Court. cadtm.org The ICC seeking arrest warrants for Israeli leaders is a major step forward for international law. US officials' attacks on the ICC are a major step backward for US global standing.
| I've had some elected leaders speak to me and be very blunt: 'This court [the International Criminal Court] is built for Africa and for thugs like Putin,' is what one senior leader told me."
| It's hard to know what's more extraordinary: yesterday's announcement by International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutor Karim (…) | – | /…
(2024-06-03). Chile joins South African case against Israel at top UN court. newarab.com 
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…
(2024-06-03). Maldives to ban Israelis to protest Gaza war. newarab.com 
The Indian Ocean nation of the Maldives will ban Israelis from the The Maldives, a tiny Islamic republic of more than 1,000 strategically
(2024-06-03). Twelve Iran-linked fighters killed in Israeli strike in Syria. newarab.com 
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…
(2024-06-03). Indian opposition leader returns to jail after vote ends. newarab.com 
A top opponent of Indian Prime Minister His expected return to prison comes as Modi looks set to win a third straight
(2024-06-03). US official pressured to resign over Powerpoint on mothers starving in Gaza. presstv.ir A former contractor with the US Agency for International Development (USAID) said he was forced to resign after his presentation focused on declining maternal health in Gaza was canceled by leadership.
(2024-06-03). Iran summons Chinese envoy over support for 'baseless' claims on trio islands. presstv.ir The Iranian Foreign Ministry summons China's ambassador to Tehran to protest Beijing's support for "baseless claims" about three Iranian islands in the Persian Gulf.
(2024-06-03). Polls open in South Africa's most competitive election since end of apartheid. presstv.ir South Africans started voting on Wednesday in an election that could mark a big political shift if the governing African National Congress party loses its majority as opinion polls suggest.