(2024-08-14). India: UN Human Rights Committee calls for protection of human rights defenders and reform of counter-terrorism laws. fidh.org Front Line Defenders (FLD) together with the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT), within the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, welcome the findings of the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Committee following its review of India's situation of civil and political rights. FLD and the Observatory urge the government to take immediate steps to address the serious concerns expressed by the (…) | – |
(2024-08-14). Bangladesh Hindus Call for an End to Violence. indybay.org WASHINGTON (08-13) — A vociferous crowd of Bangladeshi Hindus demonstrated at the White House on August 10, calling for an end to religious discrimination and violence directed against them in the aftermath of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's resignation and hasty departure to India. As head of the Awami League Party coupled with her 15-year reign as prime minister, her popularity has waned over time as her government had become more authoritarian. The weeks of violent protests and demonstrations beginning in July when scores of university students and others were killed was the beginning of the end of her st…
(2024-08-14). After Hasina's resignation, struggle continues. internationalviewpoint.org On August 5, at 2: 30 pm, Sheikh Hasina resigned from her post as prime minister and fled with some of her Special Security Forces by helicopter to India. She is now in Delhi, and some reports indicate that she wants to go to London for political asylum, but Britain is refusing her entry because of her human rights violations. | – | / |
(2024-08-14). RSS claims over 1.5 million Hindus fleeing Bangladesh, urges UNHRC to intervene. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror Staff The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) has petitioned the United Nations Human Rights Commission (UNHRC) to address alleged targeted attacks on Hindus and other religious minorities in Bangladesh. According to the RSS, these attacks are prompting a mass exodus of Hindu families seeking refuge in India. The petition, filed by the RSS's …
(2024-08-14). Integrity of SEBI compromised: Rahul Gandhi on Hindenburg allegations. ummid.com The Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi commenting on the latest allegations by Hindenburg Research said the integrity of Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has been "gravely compromised".
(2024-08-14). Hindenburg 'reveals' why SEBI did not take action against Adani Group. ummid.com America based short-seller firm Hindenburg Research Saturday alleged Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) Chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch had a stake in the obscure offshore entities used in the "Adani money siphoning scandal".
(2024-08-14). How Islamophobia, misinformation added fuel to UK riots? ummid.com The recent riots in the UK have made one thing clear that the far-right is on the increase in Europe and elsewhere too, including India. Further in its vilifying campaigns its in now-a-days heled by the rising social media, and the time has come to reign-in the social media's negative use.
(2024-08-14). Petitioner against Urdu signboard at Patur Municipality suffers setback in SC. ummid.com The petitioner against Urdu signboard put up by the Patur Municipal Council in Akola district of Maharashtra Tuesday suffered setback in the Supreme Court of India.
(2024-08-14). Hajj 2025 application starts at hajcommittee.gov.in. ummid.com The Haj Committee of India has started receiving Hajj Application Form (HAF) of the pilgrims who are willing to embark on Hajj 2025 (Haj 1446 AH) through its website hajcommittee.gov.in from today i.e. Tuesday August 13, 2024.
(2024-08-14). Malaysian PM pledges support to Bangladesh's interim govt. tribune.com.pk Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has assured Bangladesh's transitional government of Kuala Lumpur's "help and support" during a phone call with the interim administration's head, Muhammad Yunus. | "I am very pleased that Prof. Yunus has given his assurances to protect the rights of all Bangladeshis, including minorities," Anwar said. | Yunus, a Nobel laureate and an economist, was appointed to lead the 17-member interim government last week following the end of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's 15-year rule. Hasina fled to India on August 5 after month-long protests against her government. | "Prof. Y…
(2024-08-14). How to View Independence Amidst Ferment, Rape and Dirty Toilets. fairobserver.com Today is Pakistan's independence day, and tomorrow is India's independence day. British India once comprised India, Pakistan and Bangladesh. In 1947, the British packed their bags and left. Pakistan and India were the two successor states forged after absorbing the princely states, which the British used as puppets. In 1971, Bangladesh won its independence from…
(2024-08-14). Indian Passenger Vehicle Wholesales See Slight Decline in July. devdiscourse.com Passenger vehicle wholesales in India witnessed a 2.3 per cent decline year-on-year, totaling 3,41,510 units in July, the automobile industry body SIAM reported Wednesday.
(2024-08-14). Radhika Desai: Peak Hindutva? newleftreview.org As Modi's BJP loses its overall majority, Radhika Desai examines the part played by India's capitalist conglomerates in his rise—and the contradictions on which their strategy has foundered. The economic crisis of the parched countryside as brake on Hindutva's forward march.
(2024-08-14). CAS Delays Verdict on Vinesh Phogat's Disqualification: Hopes High for Favorable Outcome. devdiscourse.com The verdict on wrestler Vinesh Phogat's disqualification from the Paris Olympics has been delayed once again. The Wrestling Federation of India's Vice-President, Jai Prakash Chaudhary, expressed optimism that the decision would favor the athlete. The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has postponed its verdict on Phogat's appeal to August 16.
(2024-08-14). India: Continued harassment of human rights defender Ajimuddin Sarkar. fidh.org
(2024-08-14). BSF and CRPF Rally for 'Har Ghar Tiranga' Ahead of Independence Day. devdiscourse.com The Border Security Force (BSF) on Wednesday held a 'Har Ghar Tiranga' bike rally in Krishnanagar, West Bengal, ahead of India's 78th Independence Day on August 15. Krishnanagar BSF DIG Sanjay Kumar emphasized the importance of national pride, stating, 'We want every citizen to feel proud of their country and hoist the national flag. We are distributing flags to everyone and sending out a message of unity in diversity.'
(2024-08-14). India: Hate Speech Fueled Modi's Election Campaign. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks at a public rally ahead of polling in the national election in Hyderabad, India, May 10, 2024. | © 2024 Mahesh Kumar A./AP Photo…
(2024-08-14). 'It's beautiful to see': Singaporeans turn out in force to support Olympians on bus parade through the city. channelnewsasia.com The open-top bus parade, which included Olympic medallist Max Maeder, passed landmarks such as Marina Bay Sands, Little India, Orchard Road and Chinatown.
(2024-08-14). India's Ola Electric posts bigger Q1 loss as incentives drop, costs rise. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-08-14). 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.
(2024-08-14). Gaza's Ceasefire And Prisoner Deal Hangs In The Balance. popularresistance.org Israeli media outlets leaked statements of Israel's Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant regardin the stalemate of captives-for-prisoners swap talks during a private briefing for a parliamentary committee on Monday, August 12. In his statements, Gallant blamed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for obstructing the prisoner swap deal talks saying: "The reason a hostage deal is stalling is in part because of Israel." | Gallant also described Netanyahu's promises of "absolute victory" in the ongoing aggression on the Gaza strip and his idea of destroying the Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) as "gib…
(2024-08-14). After Sending Weapons To Iran, Putin Hosts Palestine Leader, Hints Big Mid-East Move | Israel, USA. hindustantimes.com Russian President Vladimir Putin met Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Tuesday in Moscow. Putin told Abbas that Moscow was pained by the plight of his people and backed their aspiration to create an independent Palestinian state. Abbas too called Russia "one of the dearest friends" of the Palestinian people. He told Putin that "we believe in you, we trust you, and we feel your support."
(2024-08-14). Israel Army Admits It Can't Handle Iran: After Boosting Mid-East Force, US Made To Spend $20 Billion. hindustantimes.com The United States on August 13 approved the sale of $20 billion worth of weapons and equipment to Israel amid Iran attack fear. According to the Pentagon, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken approved the sale of F-15 jets and equipment along with tank and explosive mortar cartridges and army vehicles, to Israel.
(2024-08-14). Iran Laughs As Attack Fear Sparks Netanyahu's New Fight With Own Defence Minister? | Haniyeh, Israel. hindustantimes.com Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant recently clashed over the Gaza war strategy. Gallant reportedly dismissed Netanyahu's goal of "total victory" against Hamas as "gibberish" and "beating of war drums." Following this, Israeli MP Tally Gotliv criticised Gallant on X, urging Netanyahu to fire him. Netanyahu's office accused Gallant of adopting an "anti-Israel" stance. Watch for more.
(2024-08-14). After Rocket Fire On Tel Aviv, Israel Minister Alerts Citizens; Iran To Hit After Hamas? | Haniyeh. hindustantimes.com The Israeli Defence Minister has called on citizens to be "alert and ready" amid fears of a massive attack by Iran. The warning came after Hamas launched two rockets at Tel Aviv for the first time since May. The United States on August 12 said Iran could attack Israel this week. Reuters on August 13 reported that Iran may not attack Israel if a ceasefire deal is reached as talks are scheduled in Cairo on August 15. Watch this video for more information.
(2024-08-14). Sheikh Hasina Drops Big Hint On Returning To Bangladesh In First Official Reaction To Ouster. hindustantimes.com Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on August 13 issued her first statement since stepping down from her position. She demanded investigation and justice for those responsible for violence and arson in Bangladesh during student protests against government job quotas. Hasina also condemned the destruction of Bangladesh founder Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's museum and said all the memory of our freedom movement has been reduced to ashes.
(2024-08-14). Sanjay Subrahmanyam: Blood and Bombast. newleftreview.org Sanjay Subrahmanyam on Vinayak Chaturvedi, Hindutva and Violence and Janaki Bakhle, Savarkar and the Making of Hindutva. Intellectual biographies of Hindu nationalism's Mazzini-inspired theoretician.
(2024-08-14). Trump's New Plan To Leave Kamala Harris Behind; $100M Ad Blitz In Just 20 Days | US Elections. hindustantimes.com
(2024-08-14). Hamas to skip Doha talks, insist on return to Biden-backed plan. newarab.com Hamas will not participate in crunch In a statement to Al-Araby Al-Jadeed, Hamas politburo member Suhail Al-Hindi reiterated his group's insistence on a return to the Israel is reportedly pushing for new c…
(2024-08-14). Hamas Doha'daki ate≈ükes gà∂ràº≈ümelerine katƒ±lmayacak: Màºzakerelerde kesinlikle yokuz. yenisafak.com Hamas Siyasi Bàºro àúyesi Hindi, "Hamas, Doha'da yada Kahire'de yeniden ba≈ülamasƒ± beklenen màºzakerelerde kesinlikle olmayacak" dedi."ƒ∞srail aà߃±k taahhàºtte bulunmalƒ±": Hamas'ƒ±n arabuluculardan, (Biden'ƒ±n vizyonu ve BM Gàºvenlik Konseyi kararƒ± temelinde) 2 Temmuz'da àºzerinde mutabakata varƒ±lan hususlarƒ± uygulamaya yà∂nelik bir plan sunmasƒ±nƒ± ve ƒ∞srail'in bu plana baƒülƒ± kalaca…
(2024-08-14). Ex-Bangladeshi Prime Minister Says US Orchestrated Her Ouster. popularresistance.org Former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has accused the United States, in a letter published on Sunday, of orchestrating her ouster after she refused to give up the sovereignty of the strategic island of St. Martin. | "I could have remained in power if I had surrendered the sovereignty of Saint Martin Island and allowed America to hold sway over the Bay of Bengal," the letter obtained by The Economic Times read. | Hasina said last summer that Bangladesh would not lease the island, without specifying the details or the interested party. US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said days later that t…
(2024-08-14). Apply now, MP NEET UG 2024 Counselling starts. ummid.com Department of Medical Education (DME) Madhya Pradesh has started through its official website dme.mponline.gov.in registration of students who wish to participate in MP NEET UG Medical (MBBS) and Dental (BDS) Counselling 2024 from today i.e. Monday August 12, 2024.
(2024-08-14). Arunachal Muslims voluntarily disband 'Tribal Muslim Youth Forum'. ummid.com The All Arunachal Pradesh Tribal Muslim Youth Forum (AAPTMYF) was voluntarily dissolved on August 8, 2024 at Itanagar, the capital of Arunachal Pradesh state.
(2024-08-14). UP NEET UG 2024 Counselling schedule out, details here. ummid.com The Directorate General of Medical Education and Training Uttar Pradesh (DGME UP) has published on its official website upneet.gov.in the UP NEET UG 2024 Counselling Schedule for the year 2024-25 (NEET UG 2024 Counselling Date and Time).
(2024-08-14). Hochstein in Lebanon says Gaza deal can prevent wider Israel war. newarab.com US envoy Amos Hochstein confirmed on Wednesday that work is underway at various diplomatic levels to avoid an all-out war between Hochstein, a senior adviser to US President Joe Biden, landed in the Lebanese capital earlier that day in a bid to deter an escalation between Hezbollah and Israel, after the latter killed a senior comman…
(2024-08-14). Revisiting Lebanese novelist Elias Khoury's truths on Palestine. newarab.com Elias Khoury, a well-known Lebanese novelist and public intellectual, recognised globally for his Khoury is celebrated for his engaging storytelling and distinctive viewpoint and is known for his advocacy of free speech and democratic principles. | His writing frequently
(2024-08-14). Message to DNC: Stop the genocide! workers.org When Vice President Kamala Harris, Democratic presidential candidate, announced her running mate on Aug. 6 — Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz — there were probably more than a few sighs of relief. At least she didn't pick Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, a virulent Zionist who boasts of having once served in . . . |
(2024-08-14). Israeli scholar Omer Bartov accuses Israel of genocide in Gaza. newarab.com Israeli genocide scholar Omer Bartov has accused Israel of committing Bartov, a professor at Brown University in the
(2024-08-14). Israel scrambling to delay ICC warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant. newarab.com Israel is attempting to delay the issuing of arrest warrants by the International Criminal Court ( According to Haaretz,
(2024-08-14). Yemen's Houthis seized UN office in Sanaa, UN official says. newarab.com Yemen's Houthi rebels stormed the headquarters of the United Nations' Human Rights Office in the capital, Sanaa, seizing documents, furniture and vehicles, a senior UN official said Tuesday. | The seizure was the latest move in The rebels to…
(2024-08-14). Why Western feminists ignore proven Israeli rape of Palestinians. newarab.com In the immediate aftermath of October 7, before the dust had settled and the wholesale destruction of Gaza had commenced, claims of High-profile figures penned pieces about not believing Jewish women and the undermining of the
(2024-08-14). Five Palestinians killed in latest Israeli raid on West Bank. newarab.com The The official Palestinian news agency WAFA reported that one man was kille…
(2024-08-14). The Tale of a Wall: Nasser Abu Srour's 30 years of incarceration. newarab.com In his remarkable literary memoir, Palestinian prisoner Nasser Abu Srour crafts a universe from the monotonous surroundings of his prison cell. | Srour's memoir, The Tale of a Wall, was written from within the carceral condition that he has endured since 1993 when he was imprisoned towards the end of the Accused of being an accomplice to the murder of an Israeli intelligence officer, he was convicted based on a confession extracted under torture and sentenced to life in…
(2024-08-14). Jordan-Israel ties tested by tainted vegetables scandal. newarab.com Relations between Jordan and Israel have come under further strain over a scandal related to allegedly tainted vegetables exported from the kingdom. | Israeli media outlets reported on Monday that Tel Aviv had halted imports of some fruits and vegetables from Despite no evidence yet of produce being contaminated, the pause on imports was taken as a precautionary measure while Israel's Health Ministry investigates further. | T…
(2024-08-14). Israel uses Palestinians as human shields to sweep bombs: report. newarab.com The Israeli army has been using abducted Palestinian civilians as The civilians, who the soldiers refer to as shawish, or 'sergeant' in Arabic, are used by the army to carry out dangerous search operations while dressed in Israeli army uniform, according to soldiers…
(2024-08-14). Israel approves new settlement on UNESCO site near Bethlehem. newarab.com Israel has approved a new
(2024-08-14). US approves sale to Israel of $20 billion weapons package. newarab.com The US Secretary of State Antony Blinken approved the sale of F-15 jets and equipment worth nearly $19 billion along with tank cartridges valued at $774 million, explosive mortar cartridges valued at ove…
(2024-08-14). Global outrage after Israel's Ben-Gvir storms Al-Aqsa compound. newarab.com The US, UN EU, and several regional countries have strongly condemned the US Secretary of State Antony Blinken criticised Ben-Gvir's leading of some 2,250 Je…
(2024-08-14). Israelis accused of raping Gazan detainee put on house arrest. newarab.com
(2024-08-14). Over 10,000 Israeli troops wounded since start of Gaza war. newarab.com The The Defence Ministry Rehabilitation Department said that of the 10,056
(2024-08-14). Israel detains Palestine Olympics chief Rajoub at Jordan border. newarab.com Rajoub, who is also the head of the Palestinian Football Association, was detained at the King Hussein border (Karama)…
(2024-08-14). Gaza death toll nears 40,000 on eve of ceasefire talks. newarab.com
(2024-08-14). Harris Vs. Trump: How real is the prospect of civil war in USA. newarab.com The United States appears to have moved far from its self-proclaimed post-racial status, with deepening societal and political divides echoing some of the old Civil War battle lines that never really healed. | The current election campaign, pitting white nationalist Donald Trump against the biracial Kamala Harris, is exacerbating these divides. | But this dynamic reflects longstanding racial tensions that were intensified during Obama's presidency, underscoring the persistent impact of race on American politics. | Just as Obama faced accusations of being "foreign" due to his upbringing in Hawaii and Indonesia,…
(2024-08-14). Polanyi's The Great Transformation and the myth of free markets. newarab.com Karl Polanyi's 1944 work, The Great Transformation: The Political and Economic Origins of Our Time, exposes the myths of laissez-faire, which remains widespread in the West and elsewhere. | Looking at economic and other transformations during the Industrial Revolution and beyond, he showed that there is nothing inevitable and 'natural' about free markets, the ideological belief that they can solve most economic problems being utopian and dangerous. | JM Keynes, an important economic thinker of the last century, saw those in authority as distilling thoughts "from some academic scribbler of a few years back." In…
(2024-08-14). Tunisia women protest Saied's 'misogyny' on national women's day. newarab.com In Marching from Habib Bourguiba Avenue to the Ministry of the Interior on Tuesday, 13 August…
(2024-08-14). In Kais Saied's Tunisia, an election with few opponents. newarab.com
(2024-08-14). J.K. Rowling, Musk named in Imane Khelif cyberbullying lawsuit. newarab.com
(2024-08-14). Polanyi's The Great Transformation and the myth of free markets. newarab.com Looking at economic and other transformations during the Industrial Revolution and beyond, he showed that there is nothing inevitable and 'natural' about free markets, the ideological belief that they can solve most economic problems being utopian and dangerous. | JM Keynes, an important economic thinker of the last century, saw those in authority as distilling thoughts "from some academic scribbler of a few years back." Indeed, his ideas underpin much economic policy today. | However, unlike Keynes who was an apologist for some form of capitalism, the less-remembered Polanyi's "scribbling" shows that market f…
(2024-08-14). Egypt abortion ban pushes women to unsafe black market practices. newarab.com
(2024-08-14). Has Egypt been trying to influence US politics. newarab.com Egypt's President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has been fondly described by Donald Trump as But bombshell Whether the allegations are true or not, Cai…
(2024-08-14). UAE says no to post-Gaza peacekeeping force without PA control. newarab.com
(2024-08-14). 'Anti-Palestinian' crackdown in Australia sees pianist show axed. newarab.com British- The comments, made on Sunday at a performance in the Iwaki Auditorium alongside the According to D'Netto the song is a commemoration of…
(2024-08-14). Taliban celebrate three years since takeover of Afghanistan. newarab.com
(2024-08-14). Palestinians meet in Istanbul to prepare for national conference. newarab.com
(2024-08-14). US sued for alleged discrimination against Palestinian Americans. newarab.com A Muslim advocacy group filed a lawsuit on Monday against the FBI and leaders of other US government agencies over what it called the discriminatory and racist placement of The lawsuit is related to the placement of one
(2024-08-14). Ilhan Omar of progressive 'Squad' wins Democratic nomination. newarab.com Firebrand US Representative Omar defeated former Minneapolis city council member Don Samuels in Minnesota's 5th District Democratic primary. | With 216 of 217 precincts reporting results, Omar was leading Samuels 5…
(2024-08-14). Tunisia mourns Yasser Jradi, singer of love and revolution. newarab.com On 12 August, the artist's family announced his death after a brief, sudden battle with health issues. The news came as a blow to his many fans, who…
(2024-08-14). Amnesty urges US to keep ban on offensive weapons sales to Saudi. newarab.com The Biden administration must maintain its years-long suspension of "offensive" The United States should reconsider lifting the ban on sales to the Gulf country, Amnesty International USA said, slamming the move as "reckless". | "The US and other arms-supplying states must halt all transfer of…
(2024-08-14). Exclusive: Yemenis go on hunger strike over detention in Russia. newarab.com
(2024-08-14). Judge denies appeal on longer pro-Palestine protest route at DNC. newarab.com With a federal judge's denial on Tuesday to activists for a longer protest route at the "The court case is not the be-all-end-all. We're going to appeal and will continue pressuring the city to say that this is ridiculous, Muhammad Sank…
(2024-08-14). Germany's citizenship law: A crackdown on pro-Palestine support. newarab.com For migrants and refugees, the change was long-awaited. After years of promises, major amendments to Germany's citizenship law came into force earlier this summer, announced by the interior ministry as " In the revamp, migrants and refugees could now become dual nationals, no longer needing to give up official ties to their home country. They could also apply for citizenship after a shorter period of living in Germany, from eight years down to five or even three years. | A…
(2024-08-14). Sudan ceasefire talks set to start despite army no-show. newarab.com
(2024-08-14). Ukraine claims new Russia advances, Belgorod declares emergency. newarab.com Ukrainian forces entered
(2024-08-14). Labour Party VAT hike threatens future of UK Islamic schools. newarab.com As Britain watched on with bated breath during this historic
(2024-08-14). Torture of Palestinian prisoners is Zionist crime against humanity. workers.org The following statement was issued by the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine Office of Martyrs, Prisoners and Wounded on Aug. 8, 2024, by the Resistance News Network. Incarcerated Palestinians The leak of rape and torture scenes that Palestinian detainees are subjected to in the extermination camp at "Sde . . . |
(2024-08-14). On the picket line. workers.org Uber/Lyft drivers keep up the fight The ongoing battle about whether gig workers are employees or "independent contractors" is continuing. The latest blow against these precarious workers came from the California Supreme Court on July 25. The court upheld Proposition 22, which gives companies like Uber, Lyft and DoorDash the . . . |
(2024-08-14). Al-Taawoun vs Al-Nassr predicted lineups – Saudi Super Cup. albawaba.com Al-Nassr face Al-Taawoun in the Saudi Super Cup semi-final that will take place at the Prince Sultan Sport City Stadium on Wednesday.Match date: Wednesday, 14 August | Kick-off time: 16: 15 (GMT) | Venue: Prince Sultan Sport City StadiumAl-Taawoun vs Al-Nassr predicted lineups: Al Taawoun possible XlMalison; Muteb Al-Mufarriji, Awn Slaluli, Waleed Al-Ahmad, Ibrahim Al-Shuail; Mohammed Baker, Aschraf El Mahdioui, Ahmed Saleh Bahusayn; Mohammed Al-Kuwaykibi, Joao Pedro, Musa Barrow Al Nassr possible XlAmin Al-Bukhari; Sultan Al-Ghanam, Ali Lajami, Abdulelah Al-Amri, Alex Telles; Abdullah Al-Khaibari, Marcelo…
(2024-08-14). "Green" Hydrogen Subsidies Are 1,900x Larger Than What's Given To Nuclear. wattsupwiththat.com the hydrogen economy requires scads of electricity (a high quality form of energy) to make a tiny molecule that's hard to handle, difficult to store, and expensive to use.
(2024-08-14). Australian victims on their own in 'honey pot' for scammers. independentaustralia.net
(2024-08-14). Amsterdam: Leading the world in digital sovereignty and ethical AI. independentaustralia.net
(2024-08-14). Cristiano Ronaldo leads Al-Nassr to Super Cup final. tribune.com.pk Cristiano Ronaldo made a triumphant return to action, scoring and assisting in Al-Nassr's 2-0 victory on Wednesday over Al-Taawoun in the Saudi Super Cup semi-final at Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz Sports City Stadium, setting the stage for a potential silverware win. | Following a disappointing end to his Euro 2024 campaign with Portugal, Ronaldo wasted no time in making an impact, assisting Ayman Yahya's goal in the eighth minute after Sadio Mane's strong run down the left flank. Al-Nassr secured their place in the final, where they will face Al-Hilal, Goal reported. | Ronaldo's contribution didn't stop with t…
(2024-08-14). Go-ahead for £4.3 billion subsea connection project. wattsupwiththat.com Another 4 billion down the drain. Still it's only money, eh!
(2024-08-14). NY Times Claims Vanilla Is 'Disappearing' Due to Climate Change — As Production Doubles. wattsupwiththat.com In reality, objective data show vanilla production has doubled since the year 2000 and the current market is saturated with oversupply.
(2024-08-14). Sube el desempleo: øqué pueden hacer los trabajadores? workers.org Por James Foster El Promedio Industrial Dow Jones experimentó una importante caída tras el último informe de empleo, publicado el 2 de agosto, que reveló una modesta adición de 114.000 puestos de trabajo y un aumento de la tasa de desempleo hasta el 4,3%. Las noticias sobre la economía estadounidense . . . |
(2024-08-14). Mountain Bikers Push to Ride Through Wilderness. counterpunch.org "Something will have gone out of us as a people if we ever let the remaining wilderness be destroyed…" — Wallace Stegner The goal of the Wilderness Act, now celebrating its 60th birthday, was to set aside a small proportion of public land in America from human intrusion. Some places, the founders said, deserved to be
(2024-08-14). Working together to address Africa's health challenges and to achieve sustainable development goals (SDGs). icrc.org —ICRC holds session at the Global Health Forum of Boao Forum for Asia…
(2024-08-14). Cuba receives international aid for fisheries research. plenglish.com A key goal is to strengthen the capacities of the Fisheries Research Center (CIP) and the technical departments (bureaus of capture) of fishing companies, located in the Gulf of Guacanayabo, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) said here. Cuba's Ministry of Food Industry is promoting the initiative, with technical assistance from FAO and financing from the Global Environment Facility (GEF), as part of the Conpescas Guacanayabo project. | For the ongoing study, Cuba is receiving equipment for geo-referencing, positioning, observation, and measurement of physical-chemical and oceanographic pa…
(2024-08-14). Australia should become a green good neighbour, not a 'green superpower'. greenleft.org.au
(2024-08-14). Steps to Check: DTE Maha Post SSC Diploma 2024 Round 2 Allotment. ummid.com Directorate of Technical Education (DTE) Maharashtra is set to publish on its official website poly24.dtemaharashtra.gov.in today i.e. Wednesday August 14, 2024 the result of CAP Round 2 Seat Allotment of the students seeking admission in First Year Post SSC Diploma Technical and Polytechnic Courses in Engineering/Technology for the year 2024-25.
(2024-08-14). Steps to Check: MHT CET 2024 Engineering FE Round 1 Allotment. ummid.com Maharashtra State CET Cell is set to publish today i.e. Wednesday August 14, 2024 on its official website fe2024.mahacet.org Provisional Allotment of CAP Round-I (Round 1 allotment result) of candidates who have registered for admission in First Year Engineering (FE) B.E. and B.Tech four year courses for the year 2024-25.
(2024-08-14). Link to Check: Maha Direct 2nd Yr Pharmacy 2024 Round 1 Allotment. ummid.com Maharashtra CET Cell is set to publish today i.e. Wednesday August 14, 2024 on its official website dsp2024.mahacet.org.in Provisional Allotment Result of CAP Round I of candidates who have registered for admission in Direct 2nd Year Pharmacy (B Pharmacy and Pharm D) courses for the year 2024-25.
(2024-08-14). Bloody Eschatology: Israel and the next Big War. dissidentvoice.org The push towards an all-out war in the Middle East is moving out of its sleepwalking phase to that of conscious eschatological reckoning. A blood filled, fiery Armageddon will reveal the forces of virtue, linking the evangelicals of the United States with the right-wing Jewish nationalists in Israel. That appalling prospect is certainly not one …
(2024-08-14). On the Call Not to Protest in Chicago. dissidentvoice.org Vice President Kamala Harris in August 2021. (White House /Erin Scott) Two college professors who studied and lived in the 1960s recently published an opinion piece in The Los Angeles Times urging dissidents not to protest at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. The first paragraph is a stark example of uber-liberals suffering from Trump …
(2024-08-14). Why Germany must end blanket support for Israeli war in Gaza? ummid.com Germany's blanket support for the Israeli war in Gaza is harmful not only for it's own interests but also for its international standing.
(2024-08-14). Hundreds of Australian students attend meetings opposing Israeli onslaught. wsws.org The attendance at the meetings highlights a developing politicisation amid an eruption of militarism, the growth of fascist movements internationally and dire social conditions.
(2024-08-14). Rashid Khalidi: The Neck and The Sword. newleftreview.org Rashid Khalidi and Tariq Ali discuss the political and intellectual history of the Palestinian national movement, its fraught entanglement with neighbouring Arab regimes, the realities of the 'peace process', Israel's grip on the Biden Administration and the strategic calculations—or miscalculations—of Hamas.
(2024-08-14). Lists Of 'Eligible Supports' Could Be A Backwards Step For The NDIS And People With Disability #Lists #'Eligible #Supports' #Backwards #Step #NDIS #People #Disability #USA #Russia #Biden #Ukraine #War #Palestine #Gaza #Israel #. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | What should or shouldn't be funded by the National Disability Insurance Scheme? | You might think having a list of things that are in or out seems like a pragmatic way …
(2024-08-14). 'Ben-Gvir showed 'blatant disregard' for Jerusalem holy sites': Blinken. tribune.com.pk US Secretary of State Antony Blinken condemned the storming of the Al-Aqsa Mosque complex in occupied East Jerusalem by radical Israelis, including a minister. | "The United States strongly opposes Israeli Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir's visit to the Haram al-Sharif/Temple Mount on August 13, which demonstrated blatant disregard for the historic status quo with respect to the holy sites in Jerusalem," Blinken said in a statement Tuesday. | His remarks came after some 2,250 illegal Israeli settlers as well as Ben-Gvir, his fellow Otzma Yehudit party Minister Yitzhak Wasserlauf and Knesset member…
(2024-08-14). Pezeshkian's Cabinet: Between harsh realities and critical supporters. uwidata.com By Masoud Sadrmohammadi While all global attention is focused on Iran's military response to Israel and various scenarios of how Iran might confront Israel militarily are being discussed, another topic has captured attention within Iran. Masoud Pezeshkian, who officially received his presidential mandate from the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic two weeks ago, has presented …
(2024-08-14). Israel advances building of new West Bank settlement. haaretz.com Following unilateral recognition by some of a Palestinian state, Israel designates new land for settlement construction. 'No anti-Israel or anti-Zionist decision will stop the development of the settlement,' said Israel's far-right finance minister following international condemnation of the move…
(2024-08-14). Pezeshkian's Cabinet: Between harsh realities and critical supporters. unitedworldint.com The cabinet will likely get approval of the parliament, but the new government's path is still full of obstacles. By Masoud Sadrmohammadi While all global attention is focused on Iran's military response to Israel and various scenarios of how Iran might confront Israel militarily are being discussed, another topic has captured attention within Iran. Masoud Pezeshkian, …
(2024-08-14). US presses Israel to investigate reports of using Palestinian civilians as human shields. tribune.com.pk The US on Wednesday said reports that the Israeli army is using Palestinian civilians in the Gaza Strip as human shields are "disturbing" and urged Israel to investigate the allegations. | "We would urge Israel to immediately and transparently investigate these allegations and hold any potential perpetrators accountable," State Department spokesman Vedant Patel told reporters. | "Israel has a responsibility to comply with its obligations under international humanitarian law," said Patel, while noting the allegations are "just reports at this point" and it is why the US would encourage Israel to "look into what…
(2024-08-14). Venezuela's Attorney General Confirms 25 Dead in Wake of Opposition-Led Violence. orinocotribune.com This Monday, the Attorney General of Venezuela, Tarek William Saab, confirmed that 25 people died in the violent events following the presidential elections on July 28. The two regions with the most fatalities were Caracas and Aragua, with seven deaths in each. He attributed the deaths to the "comanditos" organized by the opposition. The executive vice president, Delcy Rodríguez, also presented reports on the subject. | Before the National Defense Council and the Council of State, AG Saab provided a detailed report of the investigations that the Public Ministry began on Sunday, July 28, when "the origins of a pla…
(2024-08-14). Legal Experts: US Unilateral Economic Sanctions Violate International Law. popularresistance.org New York, NY — A new letter from legal groups, legal scholars, and attorneys calls on the Biden administration to end the use of broad unilateral economic sanctions, noting their civilian harms and illegality under international law. The letter, sent to the White House today, is signed by 38 organizations and 200 individual attorneys, including dozens of legal scholars. | The letter notes that, 75 years since the signing of the Geneva Conventions, which prohibit the collective punishment of civilian populations as a war crime, "collective punishment is a standard practice of US foreign policy in the form of…
(2024-08-14). Donald Trump and Elon Musk face charges for intimidating union workers. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – On Tuesday, the United Auto Workers Union said that it has filed charges with the National Labor Relations Board against presidential candidate Donald Trump and Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, for their alleged actions in intimidating and threatening workers.The National Labor Relations Board received a complaint from the United Auto Workers Union alleging unfair labor practices during their discussion, according to the Washington Post, claiming that Trump and Musk unlawfully threatened and intimidated employees who participated in strikes and other protected labor activities.The UAW took offense at Trump…
(2024-08-14). Extreme Weather and the Catastrophe Insurance Crisis: A Tale of Two States. cepr.net The need for a cohesive national strategy on catastrophe insurance is becoming increasingly evident as the country navigates uncharted waters, with the well-being of homeowners hanging in the balance.
(2024-08-14). Rat Poison is Threatening Carnivores Around the World. counterpunch.org This mountain lion, known as P-47, was found dead in Southern California on March 21, 2019, with rat poison in his system. National Park Service via AP Rats thrive around humans, for good reason: They feed off crops and garbage and readily adapt to many settings, from farms to the world's largest cities. To control
(2024-08-14). Can Vice-Presidential Pick Tim Walz Make Democrats the Education Party Again? counterpunch.org In choosing Minnesota Governor Tim Walz to be her running mate, Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris has not only picked a progressive governor and a Midwestern populist to lead the party's national ticket but she also may have signaled that the Democratic Party is ready to take back its reputation as the education party.
(2024-08-14). Separatist spy networks dismantled. ecns.cn National security agencies have uncovered over 1,000 cases of espionage and theft of secrets by Taiwan spies and have dismantled a number of espionage networks on the Chinese mainland.
(2024-08-14). China leads the world with largest agricultural germplasm collection: ministry. ecns.cn China reported the world's largest collection in agricultural germplasm resources in the first half of 2024, following a recently concluded national survey, marking a historic milestone in the domain and the country's growing self-reliance in seeds.
(2024-08-14). China Answers | From urban development to easier entry, what has high-level openness brought to China. ecns.cn Opening up is a defining feature of Chinese modernization, as stated at the 3rd Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China. | As a foreign expert now living in Shanghai, Joseph Gregory Mahoney, professor of politics and international relations at East China Normal University said that the cohesive and open development in the Yangtze River Delta region, as well as China's entry facilitation measures and urbanization progress are major topics to him.
(2024-08-14). China: Annual International Humanitarian Law Summer Session Held in Jiangsu. icrc.org
(2024-08-14). Jordan: The Essay Competition on International Humanitarian Law. icrc.org
(2024-08-14). Iraq: Photography Award 2024. icrc.org International Committee of the Red Cross & Iraqi Red Crescent Society…
(2024-08-14). ProPublica releases dozens of Project 2025 secret training videos. indybay.org The release of some Project 2025 secret training videos released by ProPublica. Plus some links to articles about former fascist KKK Grand Wizard, David Duke's campaign contributors. David Duke is a Trump supporter! The David Duke campaign contributors that received national media coverage, were originally exposed locally by Lynda Carson, on IndyBay Media.
(2024-08-14). Advancing Our Own Politics in 2024: For Socialist Support of the Green Party. internationalviewpoint.org As socialists how should we approach the 2024 presidential election? The two major parties, ideologically capitalist to their cores, present us with a choice between a neoliberal corporate militarist and a neofascist criminal maniac. | – | / |
(2024-08-14). People's Struggle Alliance Election Fund. internationalviewpoint.org The People's Struggle Alliance (PSA—Jana Aragalaya Sandanaya/Makkal Poraata Munnani) is a newly formed movement of Left political organisations and individuals active in the 2022 people's uprising ('Aragalaya/Poraatam/Struggle') in Sri Lanka who are advancing and deepening its demand for 'system change'. The Socialist People's Forum (SPF), supporters of the Fourth International in Sri Lanka, is among its founders. | – | / |
(2024-08-14). Fascists blocked by mass mobilisation. internationalviewpoint.org Dave Kellaway reports from the anti-fascist demonstration in Walthamstow East London and reflects on the lessons. | – | / |
(2024-08-14). "Frank conversations and the search for consensus are crucial for rebuilding Hong Kong's future democratic movement" internationalviewpoint.org In these challenging times, Loong-yu Au, a labour researcher, thinks that frank conversations and the search for consensus are crucial for rebuilding Hong Kong's future democratic movement. | – | / |
(2024-08-14). Cameroon: The right to love and be loved. internationalviewpoint.org
(2024-08-14). Laundering Carbon—The Gulf's 'New Scramble for Africa'. internationalviewpoint.org In early November 2023, shortly before the COP28 summit opened in Dubai, a hitherto obscure UAE firm attracted significant media attention around news of their prospective land deals in Africa | – | / |
(2024-08-14). 'Unify the political left without sidestepping the needed debates!'. internationalviewpoint.org Bernard Rioux reflects on his five decades on Quebec's radical left | – | / |
(2024-08-14). Key Points About the Failed Military Coup and its Aftermath. internationalviewpoint.org
(2024-08-14). The ultra-right governs Argentina: The end of an epoch? internationalviewpoint.org On the evening of November 19, 2023, when official data from the presidential runoff in Argentina confirmed the victory of Javier Milei, the candidate of "La libertad adelantado" (Liberty Advances or LLA), many activists and intellectuals of the left and progressivism woke up to a reality that we had tried to deny or that we had not been able to understand. For this reason, the attempt to reach explanations, reasons and hypotheses for this unthinkable event must be, at the same time, an exercise in revising the categories and characterisations we made of Argentine social and political reality in previous years.
(2024-08-14). The Imperialist Attack on the Alliance of Sahel States. libya360.wordpress.com Essam Elkorghli, Kribsoo Diallo, Matteo Capasso The recent attack on Mali has the fingerprints of Western imperialism all over it. This series of events is part of the tried and true imperialist method of creating the conditions for intervention by sewing chaos and terror. This cyclical process must be broken through revolutionary action. On July 27, 2024,…
(2024-08-14). The Fracturing of Latin America as a Preamble to Regional Balkanization. libya360.wordpress.com Rafael Bautista S. Mà£o of Oscar Niemeyer, representing the "open veins of Latin America," in the Latin American Memorial in Sà£o Paulo, Brazil. The alignment of certain governments to the crutch of "fraud", to delegitimize the last elections in Venezuela, is seriously fracturing the region. The consequences of this new conformation of a bloc aligned…
(2024-08-14). 'Transnational Communism Across the Americas' offers valuable insights despite its anti-communist tropes. peoplesworld.org Historical research on communist parties and their multiple international relationships has flourished in the past two decades. One remarkable contribution to this field is the book Transnational Communism Across the Americas. This collection of multiply-authored chapters digs into the communist parties of various Latin American countries, such as Cuba, Puerto Rico, El Salvador, Mexico, and …
(2024-08-14). Ethiopia has no cases of Mpox, but declares national health emergency. plenglish.com Addis Ababa, Aug 14 (Prensa Latina) The Ethiopian Ministry of Health announced today there are no confirmed cases of Mpox in the country so far, but declared the disease a national public health emergency.
(2024-08-14). Five-century-old Mayan hieroglyphs found in Mexico. plenglish.com Mexico City, Aug 14 (Prensa Latina) Experts at the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) of Mexico are currently investigating a stone tablet depicting Mayan hieroglyphs that seeminngly date back 550 years.
(2024-08-14). Mayan hieroglyphs five centuries old descovered in Mexico. plenglish.com Mexico City, Aug 14 (Prensa Latina) Specialists from the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) of Mexico are analyzing the discovery of a stone tablet with Mayan hieroglyphs more than 550 years old.
(2024-08-14). China denounces US interference and subversive activities. plenglish.com According to Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian, the NED falsely presents itself under the banner of 'promoting democracy and human rights'. | The diplomat denounced the participation of this foundation in a series of subversive actions that include the orchestration of color revolutions, incitement to confrontation between nations, fabrication of false information and the use of 'academic activities' as a means of intervention and infiltration. | The spokesman referred to the report 'The Actions and True Nature of the National Endowment for Democracy of the United States', recently published by China's Foreign…
(2024-08-14). Acceptance of China's initiative to renounce the first use of nuclear weapons under an international treaty. pressenza.com
(2024-08-14). 'Dance of destruction in name of protest': Sheikh Hasina in first remarks after ouster as Bangladesh PM. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: In her first statement since leaving Bangladesh, ousted Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina demanded a probe against those involved in the July "killings and vandalism" and said that the culprits be identified and punished.Sheikh Hasina also asked people to observe National Mourning Day on August 15 with dignity and solemnity and to "pray for the salvation of all souls" by offering floral garlands to Bangabandhu Bhaban."Since last July many fresh lives have been lost due to vandalism, arson and violence in the name of agitation… My condolences to those like me who are living with the pain of…
(2024-08-14). Russia to test new 122mm robotic howitzer in Ukraine operation. tass.com The Klever robotic howitzer was unveiled at the Army 2024 international military-technical forum outside Moscow…
(2024-08-14). Palestine will not agree to Russia's exclusion from Middle East settlement — Abbas. tass.com As the Palestinian president emphasized, Russia "has always sought and is seeking ways for a peace solution" and is striving for "a just solution to the Middle East issue in accordance with of international law"
(2024-08-14). CSTO exercise led by Russia's National Guard kicks off in Siberia. tass.com Interested ministries and agencies from Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan took part in the ceremony…
(2024-08-14). Russia to boost its contribution into nuclear test monitoring — defense official. tass.com Viktor Korshak added that Russia completed its national element of the international monitoring system – an important instrument of the treaty's verification – on December 23, 2023…
(2024-08-14). Race on social media to win elections in Venezuela. uwidata.com UWI author Yunus Soner provided an interview to Turkish daily newspaper aslƒ±nda.com. Below we presented the interview, conducted by Leyla ƒ∞lhan, in translation to English. In the elections held on July 28 in the South American country of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro was re-elected as president. The US-backed opposition, which did not recognize Maduro's victory, claimed …
(2024-08-14). The 2024 US elections and the tasks of the Socialist Equality Party. wsws.org We are publishing here the main resolution adopted by the Eighth National Congress of the Socialist Equality Party (US), held from August 4 to August 9, 2024.
(2024-08-14). King Abdulaziz Quran Competition 2024: Final qualifying round underway in Makkah. ummid.com The jury of the final qualifiers of the 44th edition of the King Abdulaziz International Competition for Memorization, Recitation, and Interpretation of Holy Quran Saturday listened to the recitations of 14 contestants from Kenya, Congo, Egypt, Uganda, Kuwait, Djibouti, Sri Lanka, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Yemen, the Philippines, Ghana, Jordan, Portugal and Bahrain.
(2024-08-14). NIRF Ranking 2024: AMU improves its rank, Jamia Millia retains 3rd spot. ummid.com The Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), which was at 9th spot in 2023, has improved its rank securing the 8th position whereas Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) has retained the 3rd best rank in the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2024 released Monday August 12, 2024.
(2024-08-14). MCHOSE unpacks affordable mechanical keyboards. ummid.com China based peripheral giant, MCHOSE, has brought back in the PC market affordable mechanical keyboards, with this making its debut in the international market.
(2024-08-14). Russia, the ugly duckling, and France's WOKE Olympics. strategic-culture.su NATO's crass commercialism will continue to undermine the IOC's brand by shoehorning international sporting competitions into their ugly vista. | ‚ùóÔ∏èJoin us on , , and . | Contact…
(2024-08-14). Race on social media to win elections in Venezuela. unitedworldint.com UWI author Yunus Soner provided an interview to Turkish daily newspaper aslƒ±nda.com. Below we presented the interview, conducted by Leyla ƒ∞lhan, in translation to English. In the elections held on July 28 in the South American country of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro was re-elected as president. The US-backed opposition, which did not recognize Maduro's victory, claimed …
(2024-08-14). Congolese police officers who fled to Uganda undergo verification. independent.co.ug Kanungu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | 98 Congolese National Police officers who fled to the Ugandan side of Ishasha in Kanungu district have undergone security verification. The officers together with some of their families (13 mothers, 27 children and one civilian) fled to Kanungu on August 3, 2024, after the fall of Nyamilima town to M23. …
(2024-08-14). US Army Soldier Pleads Guilty to Disclosing National Defense Information to China. devdiscourse.com A US Army soldier and intelligence analyst has pleaded guilty to disclosing national defense information to China, according to the Department of Justice. Assistant Attorney General Matthew G. Olsen stated, "The defendant abused his access to restricted government systems to sell sensitive military information to a person he knew to be a foreign national."
(2024-08-14). New NAPE report from UNEB shows persistent education inequalities. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A new National Assessment of Proficiency in Education (NAPE) report from the Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) has highlighted severe and persistent disparities in the country's primary school system. The report reveals a significant divide between learners in urban and rural areas, as well as between those attending private versus …
(2024-08-14). Uganda and Eswatini Strengthen Bilateral Ties During King Mswati III's State Visit. plusnews.ug President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and First Lady Maama Janet Museveni today welcomed His Majesty King Mswati III of Eswatini at Entebbe International Airport, marking the beginning of a three-day state visit. King Mswati III, accompanied by Queen Inkhosikati Make Lamashwama and other high-level delegates, arrived in the country at the invitation of President Museveni. Upon …
(2024-08-14). More than 1,000 Arrested Following UK Riots, Police Say. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — British authorities have now arrested more than 1,000 people following days of rioting involving violence, arson and looting as well as racist attacks targeting Muslims and migrants, a national policing body said on Tuesday.
(2024-08-14). UAW accuses Trump, Musk of worker intimidation. tribune.com.pk The United Auto Workers Union said on Tuesday it has filed complaints with the National Labor Relations Board against Donald Trump and Tesla CEO Elon Musk over attempts to threaten and intimidate workers. | It is unclear whether the NLRB would take action against Trump for his comments on Monday during a two-hour conversation with Musk that was broadcast on social media platform X. | The UAW seized upon Trump's remarks as the union rallies behind Democratic presidential candidate and Vice President Kamala Harris and encourages its nearly 400,000 workers to vote for her over Trump. The issue is especially perti…
(2024-08-14). WHO issues global alert as new mpox variant triggers emergency. tribune.com.pk The World Health Organisation (WHO) has once again declared mpox a global public health emergency, marking the second time in two years that the virus has reached this level of international concern. This declaration comes in response to an outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) that has rapidly spread to neighboring countries, prompting WHO's highest level of alert. | On Wednesday, an emergency committee convened to advise WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on whether the current outbreak meets the criteria for a "public health emergency of international concern" (PHEIC). The PHEIC de…
(2024-08-14). Amit Shah Leads 'Har Ghar Tiranga' Celebration, Pays Tribute on Partition Horrors Remembrance Day. devdiscourse.com Union Home Minister Amit Shah hoisted the Tricolour at his residence in the national capital on Wednesday, joining the 'Har Ghar Tiranga' initiative ahead of Independence Day. Shah also commemorated 'Partition Horrors Remembrance Day' by paying homage to those who lost their lives during the partition.
(2024-08-14). Egypt: Human rights organisations condemn the targeting of ElMaraya for culture and arts and call for the protection of cultural institutions. fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) is co-signing a call to the Egyptian authorities to end their harassement and repression of independent cultural organisations in Egypt. The political regime's continued use of security services, police crackdowns, arrests and prison sentencing to intimidate artists and cultural workers must stop.
13 August 2024. The signatories of this statement condemn the Egyptian security forces' raid on the headquarters of ElMaraya for Culture and (…) | – | /…
(2024-08-14). Court convicts Kwoyelo of war crimes committed between 1993 and 2005. independent.co.ug GULU, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The International Crimes Division of the High Court has convicted former Lord's Resistance Army rebel commander Thomas Kwoyelo alias Latoni of war crimes and crimes against Humanity. Kwoyelo was found guilty by the court for committing 44 out of the 78 counts he was indicted in a long-awaited verdict delivered …
(2024-08-14). How San Francisco Longshoremen Made Their Union A Powerhouse. popularresistance.org Peter Cole is a professor of history at Western Illinois University and the author of Dockworker Power: Race & Activism in Durban and the San Francisco Bay Area (University of Illinois Press, 2018). In this interview, Cole and Jacobin's Benjamin Y. Fong discussed the dedication and success of the longshore workers in the 1930s and '40s in overcoming racial division on the docks. | Clips from this interview are included in Episode 6 of Organize the Unorganized (among others), which also includes archival interviews with the first International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) president, Harry Bridges, and…
(2024-08-14). Rajasthan Medical Strike Over Doctor's Tragic Death. devdiscourse.com Medical services in government hospitals across Rajasthan were disrupted as resident doctors went on strike following the alleged rape and murder of a postgraduate trainee in Kolkata. The strike entered its second day on Wednesday, impacting non-essential services, though emergency services remained operational.
(2024-08-14). Olympic Games Once Again Marred By Western Bias And Controversy. popularresistance.org The 2024 Summer Olympics, officially the Games of the XXXIII Olympiad, in Paris, France, officially ended on Aug. 11. | There were certainly some historic moments achieved by athletes who hail from the Global South. These included gold medal winners Julien Alfred from St. Lucia, Marileidy Paulino from the Dominican Republic and the legendary Cuban boxer, Mijain Lopez, the only athlete in Olympics history to win gold medals in five successive games. | In another historic moment, North and South Korean athletes took collective selfies together during the table tennis medal ceremonies in a show of unity.
(2024-08-14). Pinar del Río abraza al astro olímpico Mijaín López. radiohc.cu Pinar del Río, Cuba, 14 ago (ACN) Fueron varias las horas de trayecto desde La Habana para llegar a su natal Herradura, pero el pentacampeón olímpico Mijaín López recibió las felicitaciones y el abrazo de una multitud de personas a su paso por municipios de la porción oeste de la provincia más occidental de Cuba.
(2024-08-14). Mijaín López lidera protagonistas de Latinoamérica en París, según EFE. radiohc.cu La Habana, 14 ago (RHC).- Toda la prensa mundial se ha rendido en los últimos días a los pies del luchador Mijain López, pentacampeón olímpico en París. La agencia española EFE seleccionó al cubano como el gran protagonista del deporte latinoamericano en París, en una lista de las 10 figuras más sobresalientes de la región.
(2024-08-14). Nitesh Rane Slams Munawar Faruqui Over Alleged Derogatory Remarks on Konkani People. devdiscourse.com Nitesh Rane, a leader from the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP), on Wednesday labeled comedian Munawar Faruqui as a 'habitual offender' following Faruqui's derogatory comments about Konkani people. The controversial statements, which have since been retracted with an apology, have once again placed the comedian in the spotlight for the wrong reasons.
(2024-08-14). Enkazdan 248'inci saatte kurtarƒ±lan Aleyna, hastanesinde tedavi gà∂rd຃üຠàºniversiteyi kazandƒ±. aa.com.tr Kahramanmara≈ü merkezli 6 ≈ûubat depremlerinin ardƒ±ndan 248. saatte enkaz altƒ±ndan à߃±karƒ±lan Aleyna àñlmez, 2024-Yàºksekà∂ƒüretim Kurumlarƒ± Sƒ±navƒ± (2024-YKS) yerle≈ütirme sonuàßlarƒ±na gà∂re tedavi gà∂rd຃üຠAnkara àúniversitesine à∂ƒürenci olarak yerle≈üti.
(2024-08-14). Malatya'da yolcu otobàºsຠ≈üarampole yuvarlandƒ±. yenisafak.com Bodrum'dan Van'a giden sàºràºcàºsຠve plakasƒ± henàºz à∂ƒürenilemeyen yolcu otobàºsàº, Doƒüanlar Mahallesi mevkiinde ≈üarampole devrildi. | àáevredekilerin ihbarƒ± àºzerine kaza yerine 112 Acil Saƒülƒ±k, AFAD, polis, jandarma ve itfaiye ekipleri sevk edildi. | 14 yaralƒ±: | Kazada ilk belirlemelere gà∂re 3'ຠaƒüƒ±r 14 ki≈üi yaralandƒ±. | Yaralƒ±lar, ambulansla kentteki àße≈üitli ha…