(2024-06-17). Netanyahu, Ben-Gvir Oppose Army Pauses in Parts of Gaza. news.antiwar.com Following an announcement by the Israeli military on Sunday that there will now be 11-hour daily tactical pauses along one of the bombed-out Gaza Strip's main roads, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the plan is "unacceptable," according to an Israeli official speaking with Reuters. National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, who leads the extremist Jewish Power …
(2024-06-17). Israel Claims Others Are Shredding International Law As It Does So. popularresistance.org One of the things my dad, who was driven out of Palestine in 1948 and tried to scrutinize every move on Palestine for decades, taught me is that there's this trick of a thief crying "thief!" to divert attention from his crimes. | It's a mantra on X/twitter now that for Israel, every accusation is a confession. | An example of that which was clear to me in October was: | "Israel Falsely Claimed Hamas Slaughtered Babies So It Could Actually Slaughter Babies" | And that has been borne out by various investigations since, from Al Jazeera and most recently by David Sheen from the Electronic Intifada for example.
(2024-06-17). Russia And Cuba, Beyond Warships. popularresistance.org While the international media only report on the arrival of a Russian naval detachment in Cuba, relations between the Russian Federation and Cuba go much further and are getting stronger. Unlike the Biden administration, which is focused on maintaining the economic and financial persecution measures against Cuba, the Russian government is working together with the Cuban government to reach mutually beneficial agreements, which you will certainly not read about in the major mainstream outlets. | Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla, Cuban minister of Foreign Affairs, visited Russia to attend a meeting of the BRICS+ forum and…
(2024-06-17). 25,000 Sikhs in London mark 40th anniversary of June 1984 genocide. geo.tv 
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
(2024-06-17). David North's The Logic of Zionism: From Nationalist Myth to the Gaza Genocide addresses the disastrous consequences of nationalist political programs. wsws.org The series of lectures on the historical development of Zionism expose the bankruptcy of all politics based on nationalism and race—and point the way forward for all those who want to fight against genocide, war and dictatorship.
(2024-06-17). Iran calls for collective action by Muslim states to stop Israeli genocidal war on Gaza. presstv.ir Iran's interim foreign minister says Muslims need to take joint action to force Israel to end its crimes against Palestinians.
(2024-06-17). Will South Africa's new coalition gov't change tack on Israel-Palestine? muslimnews.co.uk When South Africa, under its ruling African National Congress (ANC) party, took Israel to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in January on allegations of genocide in Gaza, it drew applause from a range of nations, especially in the Global South. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . …
(2024-06-17). Terms of Reference : Consultancy Civil Society and the ICC : Pathways to Collaborative and Genuine Engagement. fidh.org 1. BACKGROUND
| This joint project of the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and Coalition for the International Criminal Court (ICC) (CICC), under the auspices of the Global Initiative Against Impunity for International Crimes: Making Justice Work, aims to enhance the relationship between civil society organisations (CSOs) and the International Criminal Court (ICC or Court). FIDH is an international non-governmental organisation (NGO) composed of 188 national human rights (…) | – |
(2024-06-17). SATIRE: Newest U.S. Aid Mission Just Single PowerBar Labeled 'For Gaza' Thrown Into Ocean. theonion.com 
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…
(2024-06-17). US, Israel using starvation to achieve political goals in Gaza: Media office. presstv.ir The Gaza media office called on the international community to condemn this heinous crime against people of Gaza.
(2024-06-17). Australia must recognise Palestine to promote peace. muslimnews.co.uk Over the last eight months, we have witnessed the mass killing and displacement of Palestinians and the devastation and destruction of Gaza carried out by Israel under the guise of "self-defence". As the Israeli government continues to disregard its obligations under international humanitarian law to protect civilians and cease genocidal acts, it is imperative for …
(2024-06-17). Israel's war cabinet disbanded by Netanyahu. muslimnews.co.uk Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman (MBS) condemned Israel's "heinous crimes" in the Gaza Strip on Monday, imploring the international community to implement Gaza-related UN Security Council resolutions and work toward a ceasefire. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . …
(2024-06-17). June 24 — July 1 Actions To Cancel RIMPAC Military Exercises. popularresistance.org On April 10th the Resist US-Led War Movement joined the International Women's Alliance and BAYAN USA in launching the international campaign to Cancel the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) military exercises. RIMPAC is the world's largest US-led joint war exercises, held biannually in occupied Hawai'i and involving the militaries of more than 20 US allies. In support of the people of Hawai'i who have been organizing against RIMPAC since it began in 1971, the international campaign aims to galvanize people throughout the continental US and around the world to expose and oppose the destructive and lethal war games.
(2024-06-17). Russia Rejects The Swiss Peace Summit As A 'Fraud'. popularresistance.org The two-day Ukraine peace summit will start on Saturday, June 15 amidst widespread speculation about its objectives. The possibility that this will start a process for peace is also in serious doubt given the non-participation of several significant countries such as China and no invitation to Russia, one of the main parties of the conflict. | According to the Reuters, nearly 90 states and international organizations, mostly from the West, have confirmed participation in the summit which will be held on June 15-16 at Burgenstock in Switzerland. | Despite the participation of some Global South countries such as In…
(2024-06-17). China issues highest warning for mountain torrents as heavy rain threatens eight provinces. ecns.cn China's water resources ministry and weather bureau issued the first national red alert for mountain torrents of the year on Sunday evening.
(2024-06-17). Premier Li says China willing to enhance coordination, cooperation with Australia. ecns.cn Chinese Premier Li Qiang said in Canberra on Monday that China is willing to enhance coordination and cooperation with Australia at regional and international levels, calling for opposing camp confrontation and "new Cold War."
(2024-06-17). China's industrial output up 5.6% in May. ecns.cn China's value-added industrial output, an important economic indicator, went up 5.6 percent year-on-year in May, data from the National Bureau of Statistics showed on Monday.
(2024-06-17). Unity a big winner in climate change fight. ecns.cn Despite strained national relations, U.S. and Chinese cities are forging strong partnerships in the fight against climate change, highlighting inspiring instances of joint work at the subnational level.
(2024-06-17). 2nd Xinjiang Barbecue Festival wows visitors at Grand Bazaar in Urumqi. ecns.cn The Second Xinjiang Barbecue Festival was held at the International Grand Bazaar, one of the most famous landmarks in Urumqi.
(2024-06-17). The 6th International Eco-socialist Meeting and the 1st Latin American and Caribbean Eco-socialist Meeting concluded successfully. cadtm.org
(2024-06-17). The ETERNAL Norita! cadtm.org
(2024-06-17). The French Left Unite Against Fascism. counterpunch.org 
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%
(2024-06-17). Train crash in eastern India kills 15, injures dozens. geo.tv 
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
(2024-06-17). Accused in Pannun murder for hire plot extradited to USA. geo.tv 
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…
(2024-06-17). US Supreme Court Upholds Access to Abortion Pill but Closer Look at Ruling Disappoints. indybay.org Photo: Federal Building in San Francisco. On March 24, activists with the San Francisco Chapter of the National Mobilization for Reproductive Justice demonstrated ahead of the Supreme Court's hearing on Mifepristone.
(2024-06-17). Team 'Melodi' Woos India As Meloni-Modi Video Goes Viral. latintimes.com When Prime Minister Narendra Modi went to Italy for the G7 summit, it was not diplomatic meetings that dominated headlines back in India — but the relationship with his Italian counterpart.
(2024-06-17). 'Bharat', 'India' to be used interchangeably in textbooks: NCERT Chief. muslimmirror.com New Delhi : "Bharat" and "India" will be used interchangeably in NCERT textbooks as is the case in the country's Constitution, National Council of Educational Research and Training Director Dinesh Prasad Saklani has said. The comments assume significance in the wake of a high-level panel working on the social science curriculum recommending that "India" should …
(2024-06-17). Cuba hosts 10th International Pantomime Meeting. plenglish.com Havana, Jun 17 (Prensa Latina) The Cuban capital will experience, until June 23, the art of gesturing that characterizes the 10th International Pantomime Meeting, Havana 2024, dedicated to Physical Theater and the work of Polish Master Henryk Tomaszewski.
(2024-06-17). Honduran government to appoint prosecutors for anti-crime operations. plenglish.com Tegucigalpa, Jun 17 (Prensa Latina) The Attorney General's Office of Honduras will designate magistrates and other personnel as requested by the National Police, Armed Forces, and Military Police of Public Order for anti-crime operations.
(2024-06-17). ICAIC celebrates award to Cuban film at Guadalajara festival. plenglish.com Havana, Jun 17 (Prensa Latina) The Cuban Institute of Cinematographic Arts and Industries (ICAIC) on celebrated the award granted to filmmaker Marcos Diaz for his film "Fenómenos Naturales" (Natural Phenomena) at the 39th International Film Festival of Guadalajara (FICG).
(2024-06-17). Foreign Minister of India and US National Security Advisor hold talks. plenglish.com New Delhi, Jun 17 (Prensa Latina) The Foreign Minister of India, Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, spoke with the United States National Security Advisor, Jake Sullivan, on a wide range of bilateral, regional, and global issues.
(2024-06-17). Salvadorans in a state of national emergency. plenglish.com San Salvador, Jun 17 (Prensa Latina) The Legislative Assembly of El Salvador approved the National State of Emergency at the request of President Nayib Bukele due to the bad weather affecting the country today.
(2024-06-17). France's decision to deport Iranian national illegal: Top rights official. presstv.ir Kazem Gharibabadi also questioned the legality of Bashir Biazar's continued detention by French authorities even though he is not legally banned to exit the country.
(2024-06-17). Gurpatwant Pannun murder plot: Indian National Nikhil Gupta extradited to US from Czech Republic, report says. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: According to the federal Bureau of Prisons website and a person familiar with the situation, an Indian man who the United States suspected of taking part in a failed attempt to assassin | Gurpatwant Pannun murder plot: Indian National Nikhil Gupta extradited to US from Czech Republic, report says…
(2024-06-17). Daylight Comes to Chiquita's Use of Colombian Death Squads. transcend.org 13 Jun 2024 – A federal court in Miami rendered a $38 million verdict against the multinational Chiquita Brands International for funding paramilitary death squads in Colombia, which killed thousands of banana workers there over the last century.
(2024-06-17). Here Is the Vision! A Global Movement for a Culture of Peace. transcend.org 10 Jun 2024 – Two weeks ago we said "Here are the people." And we asked, "Where is the vision?" And now, as if in response, the UN has declared that the official theme for this year's International Day of Peace is "Cultivating a Culture of Peace."
(2024-06-17). India creates its own deep-sea mission. tvbrics.com 
This project will help to strengthen the economy of the nation…
(2024-06-17). India emerges as leading labour market in Asia-Pacific region. tvbrics.com 
It is expected to grow at over 30 per cent in the third quarter of 2024…
(2024-06-17). Saudi Arabia reaffirms Kingdom's commitment to attracting international investors to tourism sector. tvbrics.com 
Tourism Minister expressed his desire to build strong partnerships with other countries…
(2024-06-17). WION on the Ukrainian Peace Summit: Conclusions. gilbertdoctorow.com Earlier today I had the pleasure of discussing in a live broadcast on WION, India's premier English language global broadcaster, the results of the Ukrainian Peace Summit which was held in a Swiss resort over this past weekend, 15-16 June. Was it a success or a failure? For whom? How are we to understand the …
(2024-06-17). Sociological and class structure of votes of the Rassemblement National. uwidata.com By Ali Rƒ±za Ta≈üdelen This article presents the sociological and class structure of the voters of the National Rally party (Rassemblement National — RN). The Ipsos polling institute conducted a survey with France Télévision, Radio France, France 24/RFI and Public Sénat on June 6-7, with a sample of 8,923 people registered in the electoral rolls …
(2024-06-17). Indian universities, colleges can now offer admissions twice a year. ummid.com In a major relief for students seeking higher education, the University Grants Commission (UGC) has now allowed the universities and colleges in India to offer admissions twice a year.
(2024-06-17). PM Modi extends wishes to Oman Sultan on Eid al-Adha. devdiscourse.com Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended greetings to Oman Sultan Haitham bin Tarik and the people of Oman on the occasion of Eid al-Adha. According to the Indian Embassy in Oman press release, PM Modi stated that the Eid al-Adha festival is an integral part of India's multicultural heritage and is celebrated by millions of Indian citizens of the Islamic faith. PM Modi extended his best wishes for Oman Sultan's good health and well-being.
(2024-06-17). A plea for political economy. independent.co.ug 
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 …
(2024-06-17). Live: MHT CET 2024 PCM, PCB Results Today, Direct Link to Check. ummid.com Maharashtra CET Cell is set to declare the result of students who appeared for MHT CET 2024 — Engineering (PCM) and Medical (PCB), on its official website cetcell.mahacet.org today i.e. Sunday June 16, 2024.
(2024-06-17). Sociological and class structure of votes of the Rassemblement National. unitedworldint.com By Ali Rƒ±za Ta≈üdelen This article presents the sociological and class structure of the voters of the National Rally party (Rassemblement National — RN). The Ipsos polling institute conducted a survey with France Télévision, Radio France, France 24/RFI and Public Sénat on June 6-7, with a sample of 8,923 people registered in the electoral rolls …
(2024-06-17). Jharkhand: Four Naxals killed, two arrested during encounter in Chaibas. devdiscourse.com Four naxals were killed and two others were arrested by the security forces in Jharkhand's Chaibasa, the police said on Monday. The four naxals killed included a zonal commander, a sub zonal commander as well as an area commander.
(2024-06-17). NEET UG 2024 SC Hearing: Scores of 1,563 candidates invalidated. ummid.com The Supreme Court of India Thursday June 13, 2024 acknowledged the Union Government's declaration that scorecards of 1,563 NEET-UG 2024 candidates, who received grace marks, will be invalidated.
(2024-06-17). The Paris Court of Appeal Rejects Functional Immunity of Former Syrian Central Bank Governor Adib Mayaleh. fidh.org Following a petition for the annulment of the charges held by French courts against the former governor of the Syrian Central Bank, Adib Mayaleh, the Paris Court of Appeal has just handed down a landmark decision for the fight against impunity in Syria and elsewhere.
Paris, 6 June 2024. In a ruling handed down yesterday, the Paris Court of Appeal has confirmed the inapplicability of functional immunities in the case of international crimes. The Court refused to grant the immunity claimed (…) | – | /…
(2024-06-17). Thailand: Fully implement the convention on enforced disappearances. fidh.org On the day the International Convention for the Protection of all Persons from Enforced Disappearance (ICPPED) enters into force in Thailand, the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH), Union for Civil Liberty (UCL), and Thai Lawyers for Human Rights (TLHR) urge Thai authorities to fully implement the convention's provisions without delay.
Bangkok, Paris, 13 June 2024. FIDH, UCL, and TLHR welcome the entry into force of the ICPPED in Thailand today, upon the Thai government's (…) | – |
(2024-06-17). THE 2024 Impact Ranking: B.S. Abdur Rahman Inst among top 10 universities in India. ummid.com B. S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu is one among the top 10 universities in India, according to the Times Higher Education University Impact Rankings 2024 released Thursday.
(2024-06-17). 5 dead, 30 injured in train accident in West Bengal's Rangapani: Police. devdiscourse.com
(2024-06-17). Police recover UPDF gun in Moroto. independent.co.ug 
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 …
(2024-06-17). Kuwait: 53, including 5 Indians, dead in massive fire. ummid.com At least 53 workers, including five Indians, have been killed after a massive fire broke out in a building accommodating labourers in Mangaf area of Kuwait's Southern Ahmadi Governorate.
(2024-06-17). UGEAC 2024 last date of application extended, Merit List on June 25. ummid.com Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECE) has extended the last date of application for admission in Under Graduate Engineering Admission Counselling [UGEAC] 2024.
(2024-06-17). Brother unpacks refreshed lineup of compact scanners. ummid.com Brother International Corporation, a document and print solutions company, Thursday June 13, 2024 launched a new series of compact desktop scanners.
(2024-06-17). Nuclear arms more prominent amid geopolitical tensions: researchers. scmp.com The number of operational nuclear warheads is steadily rising, according to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute.
(2024-06-17). President Murmu, PM Modi extend greetings on 'Eid-ul-Adha'. devdiscourse.com President Draupadi Murmu extended her warm wishes to all citizens on the occasion of the festival of Eid-al Agha, with special mention to Muslim brothers and sisters in India and abroad. President Murmu emphasized the festival's spirit of sacrifice and devotion, encouraging everyone to share happiness with those in need.
(2024-06-17). NEET Fiasco: Time to Review Whole Process of Entrance Exams. ummid.com The issue generated after irregularities in the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET), an examination conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) for admission to the medical courses came to the fore has raised many serious questions.
(2024-06-17). Kashmir: Cracking The Narratives of Propagandists. ummid.com Your propaganda against the people of Kashmir has now become very clear and people, especially the young generation, is very much known to your anti-Kashmir policies for the sake of power.
(2024-06-17). UGC NET June 2024 Admit Card Out Today, Download Here. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) is set to release on UGC NET official website ugcnet.nta.nic.in the Admit Card, also called as Hall Ticket, of the UGC NET June 2024 today i.e. Friday June 14, 2024.
(2024-06-17). Indian suspect in plot to kill Sikh separatist extradited to US. scmp.com Nikhil Gupta has been accused by US federal prosecutors of plotting with an Indian government official to kill Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, a US resident who advocated for a sovereign Sikh state in northern India.
(2024-06-17). Will India's Modi break the ice with Pakistan in his third term? aljazeera.com It's unlikely, say analysts. India has little incentive to seek to improve ties with Pakistan at the moment.
(2024-06-17). Kanaky New Caledonia unrest: FLNKS congress postponed due to splits. asiapacificreport.nz By Patrick Decloitre, RNZ Pacific correspondent French Pacific desk The national congress of New Caledonia's pro-independence platform, the FLNKS, was postponed at the weekend due to major differences between its hard-line component and its more moderate parties. The FLNKS is the Kanak Socialist National Liberation Front. It consists of several pro-independence parties, including the Kanak…
(2024-06-17). Parliament's 1st session after 2024 LS elections from June 24. ummid.com Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju Wednesday said the first session of the 18th Lok Sabha will be from June 24, 2024.
(2024-06-17). China to attend World University Mind Sports championship in Uganda. independent.co.ug 
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 …
(2024-06-17). Mumbai University Admission 2024: Direct Link to Check Merit List. ummid.com Mumbai University has released on its official website mu.ac.in the Merit List of the students who are seeking in various Undergraduate (UG) and Postgraduate (PG) courses.
(2024-06-17). Indians ship Modi-Meloni make-believe romance as G7 video goes viral. scmp.com The Indian and Italian PMs have become central characters of an internet love story filled with betrayals, heartaches — and happy moments.
(2024-06-17). Amul Investigates Centipede Claim in Noida Customer's Ice Cream Tub. devdiscourse.com In an unexpected turn of events, Amul, one of India's leading dairy brands, faces scrutiny after a Noida woman alleged finding a centipede in her ice cream tub. The woman, Deepa Devi, shared a picture of the insect on X, prompting immediate action from Amul and food safety officials.
(2024-06-17). Thailand: Joint call to end judicial abuse and arbitrary detention, and to investigate Netiporn 'Bung' Sanesangkhom's death. fidh.org International organisations, including FIDH and OMCT within the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, call on the Thai government to end the abuse of the judicial process and the arbitrary detention of human rights defenders, activists, and protesters. Additionally, they urge a thorough and independent investigation into the death in custody one month ago of Netiporn 'Bung' Sanesangkhom.
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(2024-06-17). (Franàßais) Voici la Vision ! Un Mouvement Mondial Pour Une Culture de la Paix. transcend.org 10 juin 2024 – Il y a deux semaines, nous avons dit : ´ Voici le peuple ª. Et nous avons demandé : ´ Où est la vision ? ª Et maintenant, comme en réponse, les Nations Unies ont déclaré que le thème officiel de la Journée internationale de la paix de cette année est ´ Cultiver une culture de la paix ª.
(2024-06-17). 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.