(2024-08-30). NST Leader: Jumping on the BRICS Bandwagon. infobrics.org After Brazil, Russia, India and China joined forces in 2009 to create the bloc called BRIC, the centre of power for world trade and industry looked set to pivot…
(2024-08-30). Indian Pharmaceutical Companies Express Interest in Localizing Business in Russia. infobrics.org Indian pharmaceutical companies supplying medicines to the Russian market have shown keen interest in localising production within the Russian Federation and collaborating on the development of new medicines…
(2024-08-30). Peasants and Politics in Neoliberal India: The 2020-21 Peasant Movement. cadtm.org
(2024-08-30). A G Noorani: An eminent constitutional expert, historian and prolific writer. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror A. G. Noorani, a distinguished Indian lawyer, historian, and political commentator, passed away, leaving behind a legacy marked by his profound scholarship and unwavering commitment to constitutionalism and civil liberties. Born on September 16, 1930, in Bombay, Noorani pursued a career in law but became widely recognized for his incisive writings on …
(2024-08-30). A G Noorani: An eminent constitutional expert, historian and prolific writer. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror A. G. Noorani, a distinguished Indian lawyer, historian, and political commentator, passed away, leaving behind a legacy marked by his profound scholarship and unwavering commitment to constitutionalism and civil liberties. Born on September 16, 1930, in Bombay, Noorani pursued a career in law but became widely recognized for his incisive writings on …
(2024-08-30). Assam Assembly to discontinue break for offering Friday Namaz. muslimmirror.com GUWAHATI — The Assam Assembly on Friday decided to end the rule of giving a break for offering Friday Namaz. From now on, there will be no break on Friday for Namaz prayers for Muslim MLAs. Biswajit Phukan, a BJP MLA from Sarupathar Assembly segment said, "Since the British times in India, a …
(2024-08-30). Floods kill 15 in India after heavy rains. presstv.ir
(2024-08-30). Indian scientists demonstrate rare electron localisation phenomenon. tvbrics.com 
The finding could expand the applications of semiconductors…
(2024-08-30). 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.
(2024-08-30). India: Release Kashmiri human rights defender Khurram Parvez, arbitrarily detained for 1,000 days. fidh.org Indian authorities have arbitrarily detained Kashmiri human rights defender Khurram Parvez for over 1,000 days. Khurram remains incarcerated in a maximum-security prison in Delhi, India, in reprisal for his vital and commendable human rights work. The undersigned organisations, incuding FIDH and OMCT in the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defendrs, call once again for his immediate and unconditional release. We further demand an end to the Indian (…) | – | / |
(2024-08-30). 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.
(2024-08-30). Impact of Jammu Kashmir, Haryana Polls on Modi, Rahul Gandhi. ummid.com Whose political fate is going to be judged most strongly based on the results of the assembly polls in Jammu & Kashmir (J&K) and Haryana, Narendra Modi or Rahul Gandhi?
(2024-08-30). Jamia Millia Professor selected for CRSI Medal 2025. ummid.com Prof. Tokeer Ahmad at the Department of Chemistry of Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) Delhi has been selected for the prestigious CRSI Bronze Medal for the year 2025.
(2024-08-30). Iran's Open Warning After Israel's Biggest Attack On West Bank: 'Intends To Expand War…' | Haniyeh. hindustantimes.com Following the IDF's massive raids in the West Bank, Iran has made a major charge against Israel. Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman, Nasser Kanani, accused Israel of 'sinister and racist' plots, condemning the recent raids and violence in West Bank as part of Gaza 'genocide.' Kanani called for international action and urged the UN Security Council to address Israel's violation of international law. Watch for more.
(2024-08-30). Houthi Chief's Warning After Iran Claims 'Truce' On Rebels' Behalf? 'Israel Is Enemy, No Settlement'. hindustantimes.com Houthi chief Abdul-Malik al-Houthi made a big statement on Israel after a rare public disagreement with Iran. Calling Israel an enemy, al-Houthi said that any reconciliation is "impossible." He also urged Muslims to take on religious duties after Israeli forces burnt copies of the Quran at the Bani Saleh Mosque in north Gazi earlier. '
(2024-08-30). EU Unlikely To Punish Russia With More Sanctions; Putin's 'Friend' In EU To Block Anti-Moscow Moves. hindustantimes.com Amid the ongoing Ukraine-Russia war, the EU faces a major setback in its push for new sanctions on Russia. Hungary's resistance complicates decision-making on sanctions, according to RT. The EU's 14th sanctions package has already blacklisted 116 Russian entities. Hungary, which holds the EU Council presidency, is reportedly influencing the bloc's decisions. Watch for more.
(2024-08-30). On Cam: Russia's Nuclear-Capable Missile Hits Ukraine's Hangar 'Hiding' US & German Weapons | Kursk. hindustantimes.com Russian forces continue to hunt and destroy Ukraine's Western weaponry amid the Kursk incursion. Russian forces bombed a Ukrainian military hangar storing Western weapons in the Sumy region. Russia's nuclear-capable Iskander-M tactical missile system destroyed the hangar on August 29, according to the ministry of defence. On August 28, a Russian fighter jet destroyed a hangar storing U.S.-made HIMARS MLRS.
(2024-08-30). Putin Forces Advances Deeper Into East Ukraine; Two More Villages Captured Amid Kursk Incursion. hindustantimes.com Russia on August 29 claimed to have captured two more villages in eastern Ukraine amid heavy fighting in the Kursk region. Russian forces captured two villages in the Donetsk and Luhansk regions. The Russian defence ministry said it captured the village of Mykolaivka, around 15 km from the city of Pokrovsk in the Donetsk region, as well as the settlement of Stelmakhivka in the neighbouring Luhansk region.
(2024-08-30). Ukrainian Mole In Russian Defence Establishment? Putin Arrests Own Ex-Minister Amid Kursk Incursion. hindustantimes.com Russia's crackdown on its Defense Ministry continues amid the ongoing Ukraine conflict. The latest is the arrest of Pavel Popov, a former Russian Deputy Defense Minister, who is under investigation for allegedly exploiting a state military exhibition. The charges relate to his actions between 2021 and 2024. This arrest is part of a larger purge that began with the arrest of Timur Ivanov on April 23. Watch for more.
(2024-08-30). Ukrainian MP Exposes Zelensky? F-16 Jet Downed By U.S.-Made Weapon & Not Russia? | Kursk | Putin. hindustantimes.com Ukrainian MP Mariana Bezuglaya claimed that an F-16 crashed after being hit by a US-made Patriot anti-aircraft missile system during Russia's attack on August 26. Bezuglaya blamed the discoordination between the units of the Ukrainian military behind the crash. Meanwhile, Kyiv has set up a special commission to investigate the cause of the F-16's crash.
(2024-08-30). 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.
(2024-08-30). Donald Trump Mocks Kamala Harris' CNN Interview; 'Not Seen Her With Xi, Kim Jong Un' | US Elections. hindustantimes.com Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump mocked his Democratic rival Kamala Harris over her interview with CNN. Attacking Harris, Trump said, "She did not look like a leader to me." He also noted that Harris' interview was taped and assured his supporters to win the upcoming US presidential elections.
(2024-08-30). In Beijing, Biden's NSA Calls Out China's 'Destablising Actions', Openly Supports Philippines. hindustantimes.com U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan emphasised the Biden administration's commitment to managing U.S.-China relations with a focus on diplomacy. Sullivan, after ending his three-day China visit, stressed that under Biden's leadership, the U.S. aims to advance its interests and values while maintaining peace. He also reiterated that competition with China does not have to escalate into conflict. Watch the full video for details.
(2024-08-30). Trump Murder Plot: FBI Makes Shocking Reveal After Conducting 1000 Interviews In 1 Week | Crooks | US. hindustantimes.com The FBI has released critical new insights into the shocking attempt on Donald Trump's life during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Investigators have reviewed years of online activity and uncovered surprising details about the attacker, Thomas Crooks. What drove him to this point? Why did he target Trump? Watch to find out.
(2024-08-30). Hindutva organizations ask Muslims to leave Upper Assam: AIUDF. ummid.com The call for cleansing Muslims from Upper Assam has come to light where threats have been issued by some Hindutva organizations to the Muslims to leave the region or face the consequences.
(2024-08-30). Manipur CM N Biren Singh Defends Position Amid Ethnic Tensions. devdiscourse.com Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh firmly rejected any suggestions of resignation, asserting that his efforts to 'protect' the state retain public support. 'Why should I resign? Have I stolen anything? Is there a scandal against me? Have I worked against the nation or state?' he questioned in an interview with PTI Videos on Thursday.
(2024-08-30). Mayo Clinic Minute: Managing migraines in the summer. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Severe weather conditions are enough to give anyone a headache, but temperature fluctuations are even more problematic for migraine sufferers. Dr. Rashmi Halker Singh, a Mayo Clinic neurologist, says the weather can trigger some migraine patients. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/M3rfDADYFEs Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 08) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo Clinic News Network." Read the script. For some people, migraines are debilitating. The intense, throbbing head…
(2024-08-30). Alarming development: Rights activists, including a young woman, face blasphemy charges in Pakistani-administered Kashmir. cadtm.org
(2024-08-30). Kashmir Polls 2024: Ideologies Changing Shades. ummid.com The Jammu and Kashmir 2024 elections are getting really interesting and exciting. People participating in the electoral process are making eye balls pop out.
(2024-08-30). DME MP NEET UG 2024 Round 1 Allotment Today. ummid.com Department of Medical Education (DME) Madhya Pradesh Bhopal is set to publish on its official website dme.mponline.gov.in Round 1 Seat Allotment Result of NEET UG 2024 (Medical MBBS and Dental – BDS) Counselling today i.e. Thursday August 29, 2024.
(2024-08-30). UP NEET UG 2024 Round 1 Allotment Result Today – Direct Link. ummid.com Directorate General of Medical Education and Training Uttar Pradesh (DGME UP) is set to publish on its official website upneet.gov.in today i.e. Friday August 30, 2024 UP NEET UG 2024 Allotment List of the First Round of Counselling conducted for admission in First Year MBBS / BDS and other Medical Courses.
(2024-08-30). Funeral of Qassam members killed in Israeli strike on Jenin held. presstv.ir Mourners take part in the funeral of two members of Hamas' armed wing.
(2024-08-30). Israeli army withdraws from West Bank's Tubas after 30-hour operation. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror Staff The Israeli army withdrew from the city of Tubas in northern West Bank after a 30-hour military operation, Palestinian security sources have said. The army withdrew from the Far'a refugee camp south of Tubas following its raid that killed four Palestinians and destructed homes and infrastructure, the sources told Xinhua news …
(2024-08-30). Israel targets Jenin in day three of West Bank assault. newarab.com 
The The Israeli military claims it "struck a terrorist cell" in airstrikes, which have become comm…
(2024-08-30). WFP pauses staff movement in Gaza after Israel strikes vehicle. newarab.com 
"This is totally unacceptable and the latest in a series of unnecessary
(2024-08-30). Washington's Israel policy is just feigning ignorance of Israeli depravity. mronline.org It's so unfair how Israel's neighbors keep attacking it completely unprovoked while Israel is just innocently minding its own business trying to commit a little genocide in peace.
(2024-08-30). Eventbrite removes appeal for maternal care in Gaza. newarab.com 
Eventbrite removed a planned fundraiser from their platform that aimed to raise funds for a maternal care hospital in Gaza and medical equipment, an activist has said. | Nerdeen Kiswani, a Palestinian-American activist and co-founder of the Palestinian-led organisation Within Our Lifetime, revealed on X that the company had cancelled the event. | The event was for "We planned a fundraiser for Doctors against genocide to provide support to a maternal care hospita…
(2024-08-30). Netanyahu wanted cabinet meeting at Gaza-Egypt border: report. newarab.com 
Israel's Shin Bet security service has refused a request from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to hold a security cabinet meeting at the The Philadelphi Corridor (also known as the Salah al-Din Corridor), currently occupied by Israel, has become a key stumbling block in ceasefire negotiations, with Egypt and Hamas refusing to accept a continued Israeli military presence in the area. | According to Israel's Channel 12, Netanyahu as…
(2024-08-30). 'This Is What the US Military Was Doing in Iraq': Photos of 2005 Haditha Massacre Finally Published. scheerpost.com 
(2024-08-30). US Rushes Weapons Shipments to Israel. scheerpost.com
(2024-08-30). 'No,' Kamala Harris Says to Withholding Arms From Israel. scheerpost.com 
(2024-08-30). Under cover of Gaza war, Israel is seizing Palestinian land. newarab.com 
(2024-08-30). EU's Borrell seeking sanctions on Israel ministers for 'hatred'. newarab.com 
(2024-08-30). Ireland warns airlines to refrain from carrying Israeli munition. newarab.com 
Aircraft transporting weapons and military equipment for Israel have been prohibited from using It came after the Irish transport ministry was investigating allegations that munitions for the Israeli forces were transported through Irish airspace, according to a report by The Ditch news site. | At least four civil flights carrying munitions to weapons manufacturers and contractors in Tel Aviv occurred this year, the news site reported. | Irish premier Simon Harris said on Tuesday that the transport ministry wa…
(2024-08-30). Israeli soldiers facing trial over refusal to return to Gaza. newarab.com 
Israel's army has warned several infantry brigade soldiers that they will face trial if they do not return to combat in The channel reported that at least 20 soldiers have refused to return to Gaza, with at least 10 having received official warnings from the army on Tuesday. | Families of some of the soldiers were quoted by Kan as saying that their relatives "are forced to conduct ground manoeuvres in Gaza or face prison", with some offering to retur…
(2024-08-30). Mandela would be mourning for Gaza, furious at Israel: Grandson. newarab.com 
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(2024-08-30). Goodbye Paris, hello desert: Saudi wants to host Summer Olympics. newarab.com 
(2024-08-30). A look at Jordan's Umm al-Jimal, UNESCO site of ancient empires>. newarab.com 
(2024-08-30). Algeria opposition figure released under judicial supervision. newarab.com 
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(2024-08-30). Australian Hells Angels kingpin Angelo Pandeli 'detained in UAE'. newarab.com 
(2024-08-30). At the DNC, Palestinian advocates made gains and had losses. newarab.com 
The lack of Despite this obvious disappointment, some civil society leaders are pointing to signs of progress in the representation of
(2024-08-30). Floods in Yemen kill 33 people, damage more than 200 homes. newarab.com 
Heavy rains that began on Tuesday as part of Yemen's monsoon season have caused major flooding and unleashed rockslides in the Melhan district of Al-Mahwit province. | The floods have killed 33 people, destroyed 28 houses and caused cracks in 200 others, Ali al-Z…
(2024-08-30). Germany expels head of banned Muslim centre over Ayatollah links. newarab.com 
The interior ministry of the German city state of
(2024-08-30). Hollywood 'dehumanising' Palestinians on screen, say filmmakers. newarab.com 
(2024-08-30). IAEA chief hopes to meet Iran's president, kickstart dialogue. newarab.com 
The head of the UN's nuclear watchdog hopes to visit Tensions between Iran and the
(2024-08-30). Islamic Resistance in Iraq claim strike on Haifa power station. newarab.com 
(2024-08-30). Jordan orders Islamist party to remove 'Hamas-style' logo. newarab.com 
Jordan's independent electoral commission has ordered an Islamist party to remove a logo slightly reminiscent of a symbol used by Jordan is due to hold nationwide parliamentary elections on 10 September. |
(2024-08-30). Libya's oil output falls more than half amid political standoff. newarab.com 
The crisis over control of the
(2024-08-30). Post-DNC poll finds Harris-Stein tie among US Muslim voters. newarab.com 
(2024-08-30). Social media images reveal Sudan war crimes: HRW. newarab.com 
Since April 2023,
(2024-08-30). Tough choices ahead for Egypt as IMF delays next review. newarab.com 
Negotiations have been under way between Egypt and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for the fourth review of the "Any delay is likely to place Egypt in an unenviable position for the government is committed to cover due payments in US dollar to foreign oil and gas companies amid a shortage of foreign cash," an Egyptian government official told The New Arab on condition of anonymity for not being authorised brief the media.
(2024-08-30). Tunisia grants appeal to former minister to run for president. newarab.com 
A Mondher Zenaidi, 73, an opponent of incumbent President
(2024-08-30). Turkey hosts Iraq, Qatar and UAE on new infrastructure hub. newarab.com 
(2024-08-30). Mpox outbreak: How WHO 'vaccine apartheid' has segregated Africa. newarab.com 
It's no surprise that nearly two years after the World Health Organization (WHO) triumphantly Once again, the WHO has done the bare minimum. Instead of challenging how the worl…
(2024-08-30). Human Rights Activist Sarah Wilkinson Arrested by UK Police. scheerpost.com 
(2024-08-30). ProPublica's Editor Won a 6-Year Legal Battle. It Didn't Feel Like a Victory. scheerpost.com 
(2024-08-30). Where Do the Candidates Stand on War? Someplace Very Vague. scheerpost.com 
(2024-08-30). Remembering the Chicano Moratorium of 1970. workers.org 
The Chicano Moratorium Committee (NCMC) led a mass movement of Chicanos which protested the racist Vietnam War between 1969 and 1971. The NCMC built a broad-based coalition of activists and Mexican American groups, which was led by Brown Berets student activists. The Moratorium organized in communities throughout the Southwest holding . . . |
(2024-08-30). Honoring the Jefferson Bank anti-racist protest. workers.org 
By Otis Groetwohl St. Louis, Missouri Dozens of trade union and Black liberation activists participated in a commemorative picket line on Aug. 23 in St. Louis, Missouri, to honor the historical Jefferson Bank protest that occurred 61 years ago. On Aug. 30, 1963, members of the Congress of Racial Equality . . . |
(2024-08-30). They're trying to pass laws to make dark money even darker. mronline.org 
CounterSpin interview with Steve Macek on dark money.
(2024-08-30). "Beauvoir and Belle: A Black Feminist Critique of The Second Sex" — Book Review. mronline.org 
Belle and Beauvoir proves to be a much needed contribution on a neglected topic. Importantly, it comes at a time when theorists are calling for both greater conceptual clarity on how systems like capitalism and racism interact as well a return to the thought of Black women Marxists and communists.
(2024-08-30). October 7 Has a Prehistory. counterpunch.org 
In belatedly disposing of teaching materials long after retiring, I came across a cutting from the Guardian Weekly (that convenient pre-internet medium for far-flung colonials, comprising articles from the UK Guardian, the Le Monde and the Washington Post). The cutting was a review of David Montgomery's The Fall of the House of Labor; the issue, 22 May 1988. But wait, there's something on
(2024-08-30). Call for stronger social partnerships. sanews.gov.za Call for stronger social partnerships | KwaZulu-Natal Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) MEC, Thulasizwe Buthelezi, has called for better social partnership involvement in developing medium to long-term responses to disasters and in assisting families in need. | Buthelezi made the call during the handover of a new house to the Jikela family, who lost five members to the devastating Durban floods of 2022. | The construction of the new house was made possible by a non-profit organisation, the Mahlasedi Foundation.
The floods tragically claimed the lives of Princess Bonakele Jikela, her childr…
(2024-08-30). Aussie Climate Scientists: Winter Heatwaves are Bad. wattsupwiththat.com
(2024-08-30). Energy 'Transition': It's a Federal Bribe (versus consumer demand). wattsupwiththat.com When politicians take over markets, bad things happen. Costs increase, consumer choices are thwarted, and well-connected businesses get rich off taxpayers. We see all these things happening in the U.S. energy transition from fossil fuels to renewables. The only way to eliminate these and other harms is to let the market work and eliminate all energy subsidies—federal and state—in America.
(2024-08-30). China Downplays International Hopes Of Beating Carbon Emissions Targets Ahead Of Meeting With Biden Climate Czar. wattsupwiththat.com China's top energy officials dampened hopes that the country's carbon emissions have already peaked Thursday following July reports the country would stop increasing emissions after this year, according to Bloomberg.
(2024-08-30). CPJ welcomes conviction in killing of Las Vegas Review-Journal reporter Jeff German. reviewjournal.com
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(2024-08-30). Trains ready to ferry fans to Springboks game. sanews.gov.za Trains ready to ferry fans to Springboks game | The Passenger Rail Agency of South (PRASA) and the Gautrain have announced that its all systems go for the integrated train service to ensure fans can travel safely and conveniently to and from this weekend's rugby game. | South Africa will take on New Zealand on Saturday at Emirates Airline Park, also popularly known by its old name Ellis Park Stadium, in Johannesburg. | "The Gautrain and PRASA will be offering a seamless and integrated train service for the upcoming test match to ensure ease of movement and convenience for all rugby spectators attending the Rugby…
(2024-08-30). Iran's 'Ring of Fire' forced to navigate conflicting interests. haaretz.com The militias that make up the 'unity of fronts' are different groups with independent goals, some of which are making it clear that their obedience to Tehran is not automatic and that they may even carry out operations that conflict with Iran's interests. The Houthis, for example, may be the most complex Iranian proxy to control…
(2024-08-30). New Development Bank key to progress in developing countries. sanews.gov.za New Development Bank key to progress in developing countries | Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana has called for visible thought leadership on how the New Development Bank (NDB) can play a more catalytic role in the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in developing and emerging markets. | The SDGs are a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure that by 2030 all people enjoy peace and prosperity. | "The Bank must be unwavering in its commitment to the SDGs as it remains the most relevant benchmark for the development priorities of developing countries. Therefore, as…
(2024-08-30). Mayo Clinic Minute: 4 ideas for avoiding the 'freshman 15'. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The term "freshman 15" often refers to weight gain by students during their first year in college. Many times, it's their first time away from home and their normal routines. Dr. Denise Millstine, a Mayo Clinic internal medicine physician, shares daily goals for every freshman. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/lmgMMXCzdiY Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 00) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo Clinic News Network." Read the script. In…
(2024-08-30). Gujarat NEET 2024 Round 1 Seat Allotment: Where and How to Check. ummid.com Admission Committee for Professional Undergraduate Medical Educational Courses (ACPUGMEC) is set to release on its official website medadmgujarat.org most likely today NEET UG 2024 Round 1 Seat Allotment result of students who have registered for MBBS (Medical) and BDS (Dental) courses.
(2024-08-30). Ramdas Soren Sworn In as Minister Amid Political Shake-up in Jharkhand. devdiscourse.com JMM legislator Ramdas Soren was officially sworn in as a minister in the Hemant Soren-led Jharkhand government on Friday. The ceremony took place at Raj Bhavan with Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar administering the oath of office.
(2024-08-30). CPI-M MLA and Actor Mukesh booked in rape case. ummid.com Kerala Police Thursday filed a rape case against actor and ruling CPI (M) MLA M Mukesh based on a complaint by fellow actor Minu Muneer.
(2024-08-30). Outrage as Shivaji statue inaugurated by Modi collapsed. ummid.com Angry reactions followed after a statue of Maratha Hero Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj installed at Rajkot Fort in Maharashtra's Sindhudurg district, collapsed Monday August 26, 2024.
(2024-08-30). DTE Maha Post SSC Diploma 2024 Round 3 Allotment Today. 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 28, 2024 the result of CAP Round 3 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.
(2024-08-30). Maharashtra NEET UG 2024 First Selection List – Direct Link. ummid.com Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell (CET) is set to publish today i.e. Friday August 30, 2024 on its official website medical2024.mahacet.org NEET UG 2024 First Selection List of CAP Round 1 Counseliing conducted for admission in First Year Health Science Courses MBBS and BDS (Group A).
(2024-08-30). 'Governor cried, pleaded with Prez Murmu for 45 minutes over Manipur violence'. ummid.com Former Manipur Governor Anusuiya Uikey cried and pleaded with President Draupadi Murmu for about 45 minutes seeking her intervention over violence against minorities in Manipur, veteran journalist Ashok Wankhede has claimed.
(2024-08-30). Hanging On with Gaza. dissidentvoice.org During a week of action focused on UN potential to end Israel's genocidal attacks, I was part of a coalition that met with twelve different permanent missions to the United Nations. We urged that if countries that are parties to the Genocide Convention or the Geneva Conventions stop trading with Israel as international law demands, …
(2024-08-30). Ukraine set to ratify the Rome Statute and become the International Criminal Court's 125th member state. fidh.org
(2024-08-30). Israel supporters flout Canadian law with impunity. dissidentvoice.org As an observer of foreign affairs, I've often written about the hypocrisy of Liberal and Conservative governments' failure to uphold "an international rules-based order" despite claims of its importance. In the case of Israel, the duplicity is even more glaring. Our governments, past and present, repeatedly fail to uphold Canadian law. Activists have long shown …
(2024-08-30). Erdan's War on the UN: The Brutal Wish of Failed Israel Diplomat. counterpunch.org 
Departing Israeli Ambassador to the United Nations, Gilad Erdan clearly had an unpleasant experience at the world's largest international institution. In an interview published in the Israeli newspaper Maariv on August 20, the disgruntled envoy said that "the UN building should be closed and wiped off from the face of the earth." Whether Erdan has
(2024-08-30). 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.
(2024-08-30). Enforced Disappearances in Bangladesh: Government must hold perpetrators accountable, ensure justice and reparation for victims, survivors, and their families. fidh.org A Joint Statement by the Anti-Death Penalty Asia Network (ADPAN), the Asian Federation Against Involuntary Disappearances (AFAD), the Asian Forum for Human Rights and Development (FORUM-ASIA), Capital Punishment Justice Project, the International Coalition Against Enforced Disappearances (ICAED), the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH), Maayer Daak, Odhikar, Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights, and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT) in commemoration of the International (…) | – |
(2024-08-30). Turkey: Joint trial observation report on the case of Kurdish human rights defenders and IHD members Eren Keskin and Güllistan Yarkın. fidh.org In a joint report, the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders—a partnership between the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT)—and the International Observatory for Lawyers in Danger (OIAD) present findings from the judicial observation of the first hearing in the trial of Eren Keskin and Güllistan Yarkın, from the Human Rights Association (IHD). Both were accused of "publicly denigrating the Turkish Nation" (…) | – |
(2024-08-30). The Debt System: The CADTM's analyses and theoretical foundations. cadtm.org Extract from "Social Movements and the Politics of Debt: Transnational Resistance against Debt on Three Continents"
| In this extract from his doctoral thesis, Christoph Sorg begins by drawing a distinction between the CADTM and Eurodad, a European NGO specialising in debt and development financing. Christoph Sorg then focusses on the analyses produced by the CADTM. This extract from the thesis corresponds to pages 167 to 171.
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(2024-08-30). The worst ever global debt crisis. cadtm.org
(2024-08-30). Beijing Xiangshan Forum to host more than 90 delegations worldwide. ecns.cn More than 90 countries, regions, and international organizations have confirmed their participation in the 11th Beijing Xiangshan Forum, set to take place from Sept 12 to 14, according to Chinese Defense Ministry spokesman Wu Qian.
(2024-08-30). Life span of Chinese people rises to 78.6 years. ecns.cn Chinese people's average life expectancy reached 78.6 years last year, compared to 77.93 years in 2022, according to data released by National Health Commission on Thursday. | The average life span of Chinese people has been rising continuously over past decades, climbing from 67 years in 1980, to 72.95 years in 2005 and 76.34 years in 2015. | Data also shows that the nation's maternal mortality rate decreased to 15.1 per 100,000 live births and its infant mortality rate dropped to 4.5 per 1,000 live births in 2023. | "Data shows that the health level of Chinese people has been improving continuously and progress…
(2024-08-30). Shanghai Pudong International Airport tops China in foreign arrivals. ecns.cn The Shanghai Pudong International Airport has welcomed 2.25 million foreign arrivals so far this year, the highest among all airport ports in China, statistics of the airport showed.
(2024-08-30). Wednesday 9/4: Planet in Peril! A National Actionar. indybay.org Online | secure.everyaction.com/iGJAyy3mtkOuHnrWcH0b9g2…
(2024-08-30). Leader highlights potential for enhanced Iran-Turkmenistan relations. presstv.ir Ayatollah Khamenei was meeting with Turkmenistan's National Leader Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow in Tehran.
(2024-08-30). The stance of the DPRK on the military integration of Japan, the Republic of Korea and U.S. uwidata.com By Kim Suk-mi, Director, Department of the Political Affairs of the Editorial Office of "The Choson Sinbo" In the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), International Women's Day is a national holiday. Women also play a leading role on the day and do no household chores. People give words of appreciation and gifts to women, …
(2024-08-30). Let's protect life on our planet. No more nuclear tests!!! pressenza.com The International Day Against Nuclear Tests, celebrated annually on August 29th, is a date that has important symbolic weight in the fight for world peace and the preservation of humanity. Established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2009, the day was chosen in memory of the closure of the nuclear test site in Semipalatinsk, Kazakhstan, in 1991. This event is an important milestone in the history of demilitarization and symbolizes a hope for peace free from nuclear threats. However, the reality of nuclear proliferation and the continued existence of atomic arsenals raise constant concerns and constitute…
(2024-08-30). Iranian national team to perform in the most ancient sport of Persia in Moscow. tvbrics.com 
Varzesh-e bastani is one of the most ancient types of martial arts…
(2024-08-30). Beware the Derogators: The Geneva Conventions Turn 75. counterpunch.org 
On August 12, 1949, the four Geneva Conventions were adopted, laying the basis of a normative standard in international humanitarian law. As Balthasar Staehelin, personal envoy of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) president to China, stated at an anniversary event at the Swiss Embassy in Beijing, "In the past 75 years, the four Geneva Conventions
(2024-08-30). Our Public Lands are Slipping Away. counterpunch.org 
Our public lands, our sacred birthright and legacy to posterity are under serious and potentially life-ending threats. In the most extreme example, the State of Utah has filed a lawsuit against the federal government to take control of national public lands in Utah. Straight out of Project 2025. Utah claims that 18.5 million acres of
(2024-08-30). A Star is Born, the Kamala Harris Version. counterpunch.org Bradley Cooper's production of A Star is Born was reflected in the Democratic Party's national convention. In the film, Ally (Lady Gaga) is a small town, struggling singer/songwriter. She impresses a country rock music star, Jackson Maine (Bradley Cooper), who invites her to join him at one of his concerts. He coaxes her on stage
(2024-08-30). SA commemorates International Overdose Day in KwaMhlanga. sanews.gov.za SA commemorates International Overdose Day in KwaMhlanga | The Department of Social Development (DSD) will today commemorate International Overdose Awareness Day at the Vezubuhle Community Hall, in KwaMhlanga, Mpumalanga. | According to the department, substance abuse is one of the main drivers of social ills such as the spread of HIV and Aids, school dropout, crime, violence as well as gender-based violence and femicide. | The department said this had a negative impact on society and led to the destruction of individuals, families and communities. | "KwaMhlanga and Thembisile Hani Municipality in Mpumalanga have…
(2024-08-30). Lamola welcomes Norway's support to help resolve SA's triple challenges. sanews.gov.za Lamola welcomes Norway's support to help resolve SA's triple challenges | South Africa's triple challenges of unemployment, inequality, and poverty persist, and Norway's ongoing support and cooperation to enable the country to resolve these pressing development issues is greatly appreciated. | This is according to the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) Minister, Ronald Lamola who spoke during the opening remarks on the Working Visit of Norway Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide. | Norway is one of the biggest investors in renewable energy in South Africa and is working towards deliverin…
(2024-08-30). The Heat: Global Economy. america.cgtn.com 
The IMF says the economy is set for modest growth over the next two years amid cooling activity in the United States, a bottoming-out in Europe and stronger consumption and exports for China. Meanwhile, global growth is expected to remain stable at 3.2% this year, ticking up slightly to 3.3% in 2025. | Joining the discussion: | John Gong is a Professor at the University of International Business and Economics. |
(2024-08-30). The stance of the DPRK on the military integration of Japan, the Republic of Korea and U.S. unitedworldint.com How to achieve peace in a region of increasing military tensions. By Kim Suk-mi, Director, Department of the Political Affairs of the Editorial Office of "The Choson Sinbo" In the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), International Women's Day is a national holiday. Women also play a leading role on the day and do no …
(2024-08-30). A Philly design agency wants people to help spread awareness about the 988 mental health crisis line. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Do you have any ideas to help spread awareness for the new, three-digit national mental health and suicide crisis support number, The
(2024-08-30). The French left won the election but Macron is blocking them from forming a government. thecanary.co The Nouveau Front Populaire (New Popular Front) left-wing alliance won the most seats in France's snap legislative election in early July. It took 182 seats, while president Emmanuel Macron's 'centrist' coalition Ensemble took 168 and far right Rassemblement National (National Rally) won 143. The New Popular Front, a coalition of left-wing leader Jean-Luc Melenchon's La […] | By
(2024-08-30). Government working 'urgently' to resolve logistics challenges. sanews.gov.za Government working 'urgently' to resolve logistics challenges | Government remains confident that the implementation of the Freight Logistics Roadmap will enable investment in South Africa's ports and rail systems, said President Cyril Ramaphosa. | The President was speaking during a question and answer session in the National Assembly (NA) on Thursday. | "We are confident that through…efforts, and by implementing the Freight Logistics Roadmap, we will enable massive new investment in our ports and rail system. This will unlock economic growth and create jobs." | The President said an "an efficient and well-fun…
(2024-08-30). Smaller scale farmers are being supported. sanews.gov.za Smaller scale farmers are being supported | Government is prioritising support for the growth of smaller scale and previously disadvantaged farmers in South Africa. | This is according to President Cyril Ramaphosa who addressed Parliament's National Assembly (NA) on Thursday. | The President told the members of the NA that the Agriculture and Agro-processing Master Plan addresses the challenge of the concentration of ownership, production and market access in certain hands. | "The Master Plan aims to build an agriculture and agro-processing sector that is inclusive, competitive, job-creating, sustainable and grow…
(2024-08-30). Joint Letter: Requesting urgent action towards UN human rights monitoring and investigation in Bangladesh. fidh.org International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) joins 12 other human rights organisations in an open letter calling on United Nations (UN) member states to take immediate steps to ensure an independent investigation and accountability into human rights violations committed in Bangladesh and to prevent further human rights violations, including by ensuring that the UN Human Rights Council establishes an independent mechanism with a comprehensive mandate to investigate, collect, store and (…) | – |
(2024-08-30). Green Production Meets High-Performance Broadcasting in 2024 Wings for Life World Run. devdiscourse.com TVU Networks collaborated with Red Bull Media House to deliver live transmission of the 2024 Wings for Life World Run, showcasing the harmony between green production and high-performance broadcasting. This partnership ensured flawless global coverage of the world's largest running event, attracting 265,818 participants from 169 countries, spanning 192 nationalities.
(2024-08-30). Dear Ugandan Taxpayers, WHY? And FOR HOW LONG? independent.co.ug 
COMMENT | Olivia Nalubwama | The National Resistance Movement (NRM) government of Uganda is out here doing good like a shifty-eyed Father Christmas in August — sprinkling favors like tax waivers worth UGX13.391 billion to eight taxpayers. The eight taxpayers: J2E Investment Corporation Limited (J2E), Nicontra Limited, Busoga University, Nkumba University, Makerere Business Institute, Kisiizi Hospital …
(2024-08-30). Not yet time for sovereign wealth fund: South African president. independent.co.ug 
CAPE TOWN | Xinhua | South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday said that while the government remains committed to building a sovereign wealth fund, now is not the most favorable time for its immediate establishment. He made the remarks during an oral reply session at the National Assembly of Parliament in Cape Town, …
(2024-08-30). Mayo Clinic Minute: Why diverse organ donors are needed. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org August is National Minority Donor Awareness Month. It's a time of celebrating organ donation and educating people about transplantation by encouraging donor registration and promoting healthy living. Dr. Shennen Mao, a Mayo Clinic transplant surgeon, says having a diverse pool of organ donors will help serve a growing wait list of those in need. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute www.youtube.com/watch?v=enImQP2yYEs Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (1: 07) is in the downloads at the end of…
(2024-08-30). NCERT proposes new evaluation model for 12th board exam. ummid.com The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has proposed a new evaluation process, suggesting that students' performance in Classes 9, 10, and 11 should contribute to their Class 12 board results.
(2024-08-30). Why Not Decolonise UPSC Civil Services? ummid.com The contemporary currents touching the gates of the inviolable Dolpur House, the official space of the UPSC warrants a critical analysis from the prism of post-colonial nationalism and democratisation of the institutions having colonial lineage.
(2024-08-30). CSIR UGC NET June 2024 Result: Where and How to Check. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) is set to declare any moment the result of Joint CSIR UGC NET June 2024 exams on the official website csirnet.nta.ac.in.
(2024-08-30). Laos: Government fails in follow-up review of key civil and political rights. fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the Lao Movement for Human Rights (LMHR) welcome the assessment by the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Committee (CCPR), which gave the Lao government low grades concerning the implementation of the committee's recommendations on enforced disappearances and participation in public affairs and the right to vote.
Paris, 15 August 2024. On 6 August 2024, the CCPR released its report on the follow-up to the Concluding Observations it (…) | – |
(2024-08-30). Need for an urgent rethink of international response to the human rights crisis in Afghanistan. fidh.org
(2024-08-30). 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 (…) | – | /…
(2024-08-30). Rajasthan NEET UG 2024 Allotment Today- Check Here. ummid.com NEET UG Medical and Dental Admission/Counseling Board 2024 Jaipur is scheduled to release on its official website rajugneet2024.org Round 1 Seat Allotment Result today i.e. Friday August 30, 2024.
(2024-08-30). Harvest festival celebrations to spotlight rural vitality, agricultural achievements. ecns.cn The Chinese Farmers' Harvest Festival celebrations, set to begin next month in Lankao county, Henan province, will spotlight rural vitality and agricultural achievements.
(2024-08-30). Australia: Sri Lankan asylum seeker dies after self-immolation, amid protests against Labor's brutal anti-refugee regime. wsws.org The horrific incident was an outcome of the cruel and unlawful policies of the federal Labor government of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
(2024-08-29). Notable scholar and commentator A.G. Noorani passes away. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror Staff Renowned scholar, lawyer, and political commentator Abdul Ghafoor Majeed Noorani, popularly known as A.G. Noorani, has passed away in Mumbai today. Noorani was a distinguished figure in Indian legal and political circles, having practiced as an advocate in the Supreme Court of India and the Bombay High Court. Noorani was celebrated …
(2024-08-29). Can BRICS Broker Peace? The Future of Ukraine Peace Summits. globalresearch.ca An in-depth analysis of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv, has highlighted Indian efforts and proposed role in peace mediation process between Russia and Ukraine. | Modi's official visit to Kiev on August 23 …
(2024-08-29). What is behind recurrent sexual violence in India? aljazeera.com The rape and murder of a trainee doctor in Kolkata reignites debates over sexual violence against women.
(2024-08-29). Trudeau's 'Anti-India' Policy Triggers Backlash; Indian Students On Streets Amid Deportation Fears. hindustantimes.com Indian students across Canada are protesting against a new immigration policy that could lead to their deportation. This policy has sparked widespread concern among the student community. The students have been camping in front of the legislative assembly in Canada's Prince Edward Island province while Canada's Ontario, Manitoba, and British Columbia provinces are also witnessing similar protests. Watch the video for details.
(2024-08-29). UN Chief Rips Apart Israel For Gaza-Like Military Action In West Bank, Tells IDF To Immediately Stop. hindustantimes.com UN Chief Antonio Guterres called for an immediate cessation of IDF activities in the West Bank. Guterres batted for a return to the meaningful political processes in a social media post. EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell also slammed the IDF's West Bank operations on Aug 28. Watch this video for all the details.
(2024-08-29). Donald Trump's New Ally Accused Of Bizarre Act Days After Big Political Move | US Elections | RFK Jr. hindustantimes.com Days after ending his White House bid to endorse Trump, shocking stories about Robert F. Kennedy Jr. are surfacing. An environmental group calls for a federal probe into his alleged wildlife antics, including severing a whale's head with a chainsaw and dumping a bear cub in Central Park. Is RFK Jr. an "environmental criminal"?>
(2024-08-29). Israeli Hostage Families Breach Gaza Fence As Netanyahu Fails To Crack Deal With Hamas | Tel Aviv. hindustantimes.com
(2024-08-29). Macron Buckles Under Putin Pressure? France Releases Telegram CEO Pavel Durov On Bail | Details. hindustantimes.com Telegram CEO Pavel Durov has been barred from leaving France after being charged in an organized crime probe. French authorities have accused Durov of allowing criminal activity on the messaging platform, including facilitating the sharing of child sexual abuse material, drug trafficking, and money laundering. Watch the video for details.
(2024-08-29). UP : A Muslim school teacher suspended for 'discouraging tilak wearing'. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror Staff A school in Bijnor district, Uttar Pradesh, has suspended Ayesha Parveen, a teacher who had been with the institution for nearly 20 years over allegations that she allegedly prevented students from wearing tilak at school. The accusation sparked controversy which led to her removal. The action against the teacher was initiated …
(2024-08-29). Israeli Forces Kill a Palestinian in Jenin. imemc.org 
On Wednesday, Israeli forces shot and killed a Palestinian young man in the northern West Bank city of Jenin and the Jenin refugee camp, during its ongoing military incursion. The Palestinian Health Ministry announced that the young man, Firas Bassam Alaqma "Turkman", 35, succumbed to critical gunshot wounds, late Wednesday night. According to eyewitness accounts, …
(2024-08-29). Israeli Soldiers Kill Another Palestinian In Jenin. imemc.org 
On Thursday morning, Israeli soldiers shot and killed a Palestinian man in Jenin, in the occupied West Bank's northern part; his death brings the number of slain Palestinians in the West Bank in three days to 18 (August 27-29). The Palestinian Red Crescent Society (PRCS) has confirmed that Mohammad Bassam Orabi, 32, was killed by …
(2024-08-29). Assam CM's 'Miya Muslims' remark sparks row, Oppn writes to President. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror Staff Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's remarks in the state Assembly on Tuesday, August 27, have caused uproar in state politics. Following Biswa's remarks, the opposition parties urged the President to remove the former from his position as CM on the grounds of his frequent dog whistling and partisan statements. The …
(2024-08-29). Ghassan Abu Sitta exonerated by GMC after 'political' complaint by UK Lawyers for Israel. skwawkbox.org 
Surgeon vindicated after attempt to have him banned from practice fails Renowned British-Palestinian plastic surgeon Professor Ghassan Abu Sittah, who has volunteered repeatedly in Gaza to help Palestinians recover from injuries recover from wounds inflicted by Israeli occupation forces, has been vindicated by the General Medical Council (GMC) after an attempt by a group of …
(2024-08-29). Israel must not extend war on Gaza to occupied West Bank : EU. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror Staff EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell says Israel's major military incursion into the occupied West Bank must not be "the premises of a war extension from Gaza" and a repeat of the "full-scale destruction" seen in the Palestinian enclave. The UN's World Food Programme (WFP) suspends staff movement across Gaza after …
(2024-08-29). Israel Launches Major West Bank Raid as Israeli Minister Vows Gaza-Like Attack. scheerpost.com
(2024-08-29). Israel Launches Major West Bank Raid as Israeli Minister Vows Gaza-Like Attack. scheerpost.com "Israeli West Bank barrier" by Libertinus is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0. By Sharon Zhang / Truthout Israel has embarked on its largest raid of the occupied West Bank in decades, launching attacks from the land and air against areas home to 80,000 Palestinians as Israel's foreign minister is pledging "war" using the same genocidal tactics the Israeli military has …
(2024-08-29). Starmer's police-state continues: journalist Sarah Wilkinson arrested 'for online posts'. skwawkbox.org 
Starmer's assault on democracy and press freedom intensifies — yet another journalist arrested, with devices seized, after reporting on Gaza genocide Skwawkbox has warned for years that Keir Starmer, his authoritarian instincts and his closeness to the security services are a grave threat to our democracy and freedom. That threat is now reality and Starmer's …
(2024-08-29). 'We Won't Leave Our People': The Medical Workers Refusing to Evacuate Central Gaza's Last Functioning Hospital. scheerpost.com 
Healthcare Workers Say: Stop Bombing Hospitals! by Peg Hunter is licensed under CC BY 2.0. By Tareq S. Hajjaj / Mondoweiss On August 21, the Israeli army ordered different areas in Deir al-Balah in the central Gaza Strip, to evacuate their homes and newly-erected tents. This was the first step in the army's invasion and campaign …
(2024-08-29). A Movement to Suspend Israel From the UN Needs a Country to Take the Lead. scheerpost.com 
(2024-08-29). Biden Was Told Gaza Pier Would Undermine Efforts To Get Israel To Allow More Aid Into Gaza. scheerpost.com
(2024-08-29). Gaza breakdown: 20 times Israel used U.S. arms in likely war crimes. mronline.org 
If the Biden administration is truly concerned about the loss of innocent Palestinian life in Gaza, it can stop Israel's atrocities by denying it the tools it needs to commit them.
(2024-08-29). 'International Law obligations' — Namibia blocks ship carrying 'explosive material' to Israel. mronline.org 
"As such, it was necessary to engage authorities in Namibia on issues of concern to ensure our decisions and actions domestically are aligned with our obligations in terms of international law and our policy stance of many years on Palestine."
(2024-08-29). Patrick Lawrence: The Sound of Enforced Silence. scheerpost.com 
(2024-08-29). Progressive International Slams Macron for 'Authoritarian Efforts to Repress the Will of the French People'. scheerpost.com 
(2024-08-29). 'We Won't Leave Our People': The Medical Workers Refusing to Evacuate Central Gaza's Last Functioning Hospital. scheerpost.com
(2024-08-29). Patrick Lawrence: The Sound of Enforced Silence. scheerpost.com Balloons fall after Vice President Kamala Harris' speech at the Democratic National Convention by Chris Bentley is licensed under CC BY 2.0. By Patrick Lawrence / Original to ScheerPost Is there some connection, — not quite official but it may as well be— between censorship and presidential politics? I pose the question as a survivor of …
(2024-08-29). The Paradox of Progress for Black Americans. otherwords.org As the country moves rapidly toward the 2024 elections, Black Americans are experiencing the best economic conditions they've had in generations. Record low unemployment rates, record low poverty rates, and record high levels of income and wealth paint a picture of Black prosperity. | Yet African Americans remain mired in great economic insecurity, reflected in their low opinion of the economy, widespread asset poverty, and ongoing economic inequality between Black and white households. | The best Black economy in generations, in short, isn't enough. To overcome centuries of inequality, we'll need dedicated publi…
(2024-08-29). Workers Need Protection from Record-Breaking Heat. otherwords.org
(2024-08-29). Ukraine says 'biggest problem' it faces in war with Russia is fear of escalation among allies. muslimmirror.com ISTANBUL : Ukraine's foreign minister said Wednesday that the biggest problem that Kyiv faces is that its allies are reluctant to approve new policies to support it because they fear it will lead to an escalation in the war with Russia. "Ever since the beginning of the large-scale invasion (by Russia), the biggest problem Ukraine …
(2024-08-29). Hanging On With Gaza. progressivehub.net KATHY KELLY | WORLD BEYOND WAR…
(2024-08-29). Declaration of the 11th Extraordinary Summit of Heads of State and Government of ALBA-TCP. mronline.org 
Being the sister Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela a founding member country of the ALBA-TCP, a unionist project, envisioned by the Liberator Simón Bolívar and the heroes of the independence deeds of Latin America and the Caribbean and realized by Commanders Hugo Rafael Chávez Frías and Fidel Castro Ruz; the member countries of this great Alliance acknowledge that this kind Our American nation is a sovereign and independent country, with high democratic standards, which, in compliance with its sacred Constitution, organized presidential elections, in accordance with the corresponding regulatory times.
(2024-08-29). The future of China, the danger of a collapse of human civilization and the need of a "5th International" mronline.org 
Samir Amin did not believe that the Chinese regime is a socialist one. "I will not say China is socialist, I will not say China is capitalist," he said in a speech at a prestigious University of Peking.
(2024-08-29). A Punishing Memory Culture. mronline.org 
Kevin Potter analyzes the punishing memory culture surrounding Palestine activism at the University of Vienna.
(2024-08-29). Universities Are Taking A More Punitive Approach To Protests. progressivehub.net NATASHA LENNARD | THE INTERCEPT…
(2024-08-29). Will Trump Contest The 2024 Election Results? progressivehub.net KENNY BRUNO | TRUTHOUT…
(2024-08-29). New private sector law impacts many Cubans. america.cgtn.com 
The Cuban government has passed new regulations to update the performance of the private sector. The move comes nearly three years after the government approved micro-, small- and medium-sized enterprises to operate in the country. According to government data, the private sector has registered more than 11,000 companies. Luis Chirino reports.
(2024-08-29). New research may lead to more accurate forecasting of active hurricane periods. wattsupwiththat.com Study shows that twice as many hurricanes form two days after the passing of large-scale atmospheric waves called Kelvin waves than in the days before.
(2024-08-29). No, New York Times, Maine Lobsters Aren't Dwindling Due to Climate Change. wattsupwiththat.com Amid a mild warming over the past century, record lobster hauls have been recorded in the last 10 years even as the number of licensed lobstermen has fallen significantly.
(2024-08-29). Crude Reality: South America's Offshore Oil Buries Net Zero Agenda. wattsupwiththat.com South American nations are increasingly realigning energy strategies to capitalize on offshore oil and gas reserves, signaling a marked shift from previously stated goals of reducing dependence on fossil fuels to satisfy the net zero agenda of those obsessed with a faux climate emergency.
(2024-08-29). Soundings, Weather Balloons, and Vapor Pressure Deficit. wattsupwiththat.com The high VPD air mixes with passing air in the lower cloud zone (cumulus clouds altitude) and retards cloud formation somewhere.
(2024-08-29). Study Quantifies Germany's Disastrous Switch Away From Nuclear Power. wattsupwiththat.com The net result of German politicians' shortsightedness in phasing out nuclear power is a vastly pricier grid.
(2024-08-29). ICO: Labour party repeatedly ignored data protection obligations. skwawkbox.org 
Starmer-Evans party left hundreds of Subject Access Requests unanswered, many of them for more than a year when it is obliged to respond within an absolute maximum of three months UK data protection watchdog the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has censured the Labour Party for repeatedly ignoring enquiries from concerned members and ex-members submitting 'Subject …
(2024-08-29). Starmer's new rail minister got engineer sacked for warning about station safety. skwawkbox.org 
Questions raised about Peter Hendy's fitness for role after he threatened rail contractor with loss of contracts if Gareth Dennis not 'dealt with' A Freedom of Information (FOI) request has revealed that Keir Starmer's new rail minister Peter Hendy demanded disciplinary action against an award-winning rail engineer for raising safety concerns about overcrowding at one …
(2024-08-29). How Clouds Affect The Seasons. wattsupwiththat.com Guest Post by Willis Eschenbach (@weschenbach on eX-Twitter) I love science because of the surprises. Today I had several. My first surprise today was evidence of strong negative feedback in…
(2024-08-29). UN says Israel agrees to pauses in Gaza fighting for polio vaccinations. aljazeera.com Agreement consists of temporary pauses in separate areas of Gaza with goal of vaccinating 640,000 children under 10.
(2024-08-29). Paris 2024 Paralympics: The Israeli athletes to look out for. haaretz.com Can Israel top its last showing of nine medals at the 2020 Tokyo Games? Outstanding contenders in swimming, taekwondo, rowing, tennis and women's goalball have a good chance of doing so at the Games in Paris…
(2024-08-29). Empower Communities to Adapt as Pacific Faces Surging Seas. hrw.org Click to expand Image | The island community of Serua Village, Fiji, July 15, 2022. | © 2022 Loren Elliot/Reuters | As government leaders gather in Tonga this week for the Pacific Islands Forum, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is sounding the alarm on rising sea levels as not just an environmental issue but a serious threat to human rights.The latest report from the World Meteorological Organization shows that sea levels in the Pacific are rising faster than the global average, putting communities in this region at disproportionate risk of climate crisis-related harms. For communities wh…
(2024-08-29). Waiting for Justice for Afghanistan's Forcibly Disappeared. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Photos of some of the victims of enforced disappearances in Afghanistan following the communist coup of 1978. | © Other | Afghanistan has one of the world's highest number of enforced disappearances, with tens of thousands of people unaccounted for after being detained by government or militia forces since the late 1970s. Authorities of all stripes have forcibly disappeared opponents in Afghanistan. On August 30, International Day of the Disappeared, advocates grappling with ending longstanding impunity in Afghanistan should recall these victims and their families still waiting f…
(2024-08-29). Headlines for August 29, 2024. democracynow.org Israeli Attacks Kill Another 68 Palestinians in Gaza; Mother of First Polio Patient Decries Baby's Fate, WFP Suspends Staff Travel in Gaza After Israel Attacks Convoy, Israel Escalates Invasion of Occupied West Bank, Kills at Least 18 Palestinians, EU Weighs Sanctions on Israeli Ministers Propagating "Hate Messages Against Palestinians", Egypt Rejects Israeli Troops on Border; Namibia Blocks Vessel Heading to Israel with Weapons, U.S. Rejects Resumption of Nuclear Talks After Overture by Iran, Hong Kong Convicts Pro-Democracy Editors of Stand News of Sedition, U.S. National Security Adviser Meet…
(2024-08-29). 'Karbala is the Path to Al-Aqsa': An Iraq Diary. libya360.wordpress.com Pepe Escobar Iraq's prime minister hosted a unique conference in Baghdad during the 21 million-strong Arbaeen march, linking the seventh-century murder of Imam Hussain in Karbala to Israel's current genocide of Palestinians. BAGHDAD and KARBALA — Arriving in Baghdad today comes as an electric shock to any visitor who remembers recent, somber Iraqi history. There…
(2024-08-29). DNC Convention Features Former CIA Director Who Was in Charge of Drone Programs that Killed Thousands. covertactionmagazine.com Leon Panetta was drowned out by anti-war activists when he spoke at 2016 convention, but not this time Former CIA Director Leon Panetta (2009-2011) was among the featured speakers on the final day of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago on August 22 when Kamala Harris accepted the party's nomination as its presidential candidate. …
(2024-08-29). Democratic Platform Defies International Law in Middle East Policy. truthout.org Last week's Democratic National Convention provided hope and excitement with the nomination of the new standard-bearer Kamala Harris, bringing some hope for the progressive wing of the party largely shut out from leadership positions, particularly on the foreign policy front. The strong sense of unity was undermined, however, by Israel's U.S.-backed genocidal bombing campaign on Gaza and the… |
(2024-08-29). European Union to Telegram, We're Coming to Get You. orinocotribune.com By Pepe Escobar — Aug 27, 2024 | The Pavel Durov saga is a gift that will keep on giving for a long time to come. This is what hot information war is all about. So let's attempt to connect several loose ends. | A high-level Russian analyst makes the case that Durov's arrest is connected with "anti-French protests in its former colonies, withdrawal from its traditional 'sphere of influence' where Telegram infrastructure was used to push anti-colonial and anti-Macronist narratives." | Add to it an "attempt to influence narratives on Ukraine both in Russian and the international media field, which is highly dep…
(2024-08-29). Data vs. 'Data': Numerical Analysis of the July 28 Elections. orinocotribune.com 
By Misión Verdad — Aug 28, 2024 | At the center of the regime-change operation in Venezuela, Edmundo González's campaign command, ConVzla, launched two websites online as a parallel National Electoral Council (CNE). In doing so, González violated Venezuelan electoral laws which forbid any organization other than the CNE from presenting alleged results. | The website
(2024-08-29). Former Candidate Edmundo González Fails to Comply With 2nd Summons by Public Ministry. orinocotribune.com Former far-right opposition presidential candidate Edmundo González failed to comply on Tuesday with the second summons he had before the Venezuelan Attorney General's Office by not appearing as dictated by a memorandum issued by the Public Ministry (MP) on Monday. | The summons, issued from the 58th Prosecutor's Office with full national jurisdiction, indicates that the citizen whose identity card is V-2029003 was required to appear on August 27 at 10 a.m. in order to answer questions regarding the facts being investigated by the Public Prosecutor's Office related to the publication and maintenance of the websit…
(2024-08-29). No to Zionism! No to Submission! 23 Years Since Martyrdom of Abu Ali Mustafa. orinocotribune.com By Samidoun — Aug 27, 2024 | Today, August 27, 2024, we mark the 23rd anniversary of the assassination of Palestinian revolutionary and national leader
(2024-08-29). Venezuela: Terrorist Attack on Electric System Resulted in Power Failure (+Diosdado Cabello). orinocotribune.com A terrorist attack against the National Electric System (SEN) has been reported in Venezuela, resulting in a failure in the electrical services of Caracas and several cities across the country, according to reports from the newly appointed minister of the interior, justice, and peace, Diosdado Cabello. | In the evening of this Tuesday, August 27, a partial power outage was reported in several areas of Caracas, as well as in a number of other cities in Venezuela. In most cases, repairs were able to be made and electricity restored within four hours. | In a telephone conversation with the state channel, Cabello con…
(2024-08-29). US Leads World in Subsidies for Ineffective Tech Fixes for Climate Crisis. truthout.org Among the world's wealthiest countries, the U.S. leads the way in spending public money on so-called climate "solutions" that have been proven to "consistently fail, overspend, or underperform," according to an analysis released Thursday by the research and advocacy group Oil Change International. The group's report, titled Funding Failure, focuses on international spending on carbon capture… |
(2024-08-29). Trump Campaign May Have Violated Federal Law by Filming Ad at Arlington Cemetery. truthout.org Staff for the Donald Trump campaign reportedly shoved an employee at Arlington National Cemetery who was trying to stop them from filming their visit and potentially violating federal law earlier this week, reports say. NPR reported on Wednesday that the cemetery staffer was trying to prevent the campaign from taking photos and filming at the site where U.S. soldiers are buried when Trump… |
(2024-08-29). Warnings of Nuclear Catastrophe as Power Plants in Russia and Ukraine at Risk Amid Escalating War. democracynow.org 
As Ukrainian forces press their counteroffensive deeper into Russian territory, the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency has warned of the heightened risk of a nuclear catastrophe from fighting near the Kursk power plant. The war between the two countries, now in its third year, has also impacted the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, controlled by Russian forces in the occupied southeastern part of Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin have both signaled the war is likely to drag on for the foreseeable future. For more on the risk of nuclear disasters and p…
(2024-08-29). IAEA Reports Iran Continues to Enrich Uranium at Below Weapons-Grade. news.antiwar.com On Thursday the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) released its confidential, quarterly report on Iran's civilian nuclear program. Almost immediately, as often occurs, the report was leaked to myriad media outlets. Nothing in the report was especially shocking but confirmed that Iran's enrichment of uranium has continued. Absent any new deal, Iran is not meeting …
(2024-08-29). The Socialist Equality Party's fight to build the International Workers Alliance of Rank-and-File Committees, 2022-2024. wsws.org We are publishing here the report to the Eighth Congress of the Socialist Equality Party (US) given by Tom Hall. The congress was held from August 4 to August 9, 2024.
(2024-08-29). White nationalist and male supremacist author identified. splcenter.org Hatewatch has identified a previously pseudonymous author and ideologue whose writings in the 2000s and early 2010s heavily influenced the "manosphere," a loose network of blogs, forums, websites and influencers who support rolling back women's rights, reject feminism and advocate for rigid gender roles.
(2024-08-29). "What the US calls 'criminal gangs' are in reality low-income-neighborhoods demanding social change" uwidata.com By Fernando Esteche With this interview we try to take a look at Haiti, the first independent black republic in the world, which is immersed in a deep political and social crisis. The Caribbean nation, recurrently hit by natural disasters and suffering from political storms caused by the colonization of its political class, faces political …
(2024-08-29). Yemen: At the Threshold of the Strait… America Arrogance Ends. libya360.wordpress.com Ansarollah Yemen is playing a pivotal role in reshaping the regional and international power balance. As tensions and conflicts escalate, Yemen has demonstrated its capacity to influence maritime policy and global trade, signaling a shift away from American dominance. The United States once considered a key player in the region, now faces new challenges requiring…
(2024-08-29). Chile: From One Gabriel to Another Gabriel, Betrayal as Policy. libya360.wordpress.com Sergio Rodríguez Gelfenstein How during the Cold War a government betrayed and persecuted the communists who then left, and how they are trapped in another government today despite persecution. In 1946, the Chilean Congress elected Gabriel González Videla as president of the republic. His victory was supported by an alliance made up of radicals, communists…
(2024-08-29). Haiti: "What the US Calls 'Criminal Gangs' Are in Reality Low-Income-Neighborhoods Demanding Social Change" libya360.wordpress.com Fernando Esteche The US tests its Global Fragility Act here, but Haiti resists. With this interview we try to take a look at Haiti, the first independent black republic in the world, which is immersed in a deep political and social crisis. The Caribbean nation, recurrently hit by natural disasters and suffering from political storms caused…
(2024-08-29). Biological weapons: no responsibility for the multinationals that produced "Agent Orange" used in Vietnam. pressenza.com On August 22, the Court of Appeal in Paris once again declared inadmissible the desperate appeal for justice by Tran To Nga, a Franco-Vietnamese activist and journalist, against the fourteen companies responsible for the production of the defoliant "Agent Orange" . This poison was…
(2024-08-29). Empowering Women: SHE Project Celebrates Five Years of Advancing SRHR and Preventing GBV in Eastern Visayas. pressenza.com 
by Geri Matthew "Choi" Carretero | Calbayog City, Samar, Philippines — The Subnational Close-Out event for the Sexual Health and Empowerment (SHE) project was successfully held on August 27, 2024, at the Ciriaco Hotel in Calbayog City, Samar, marking the culmination of five years of transformative work in sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) and gender-based violence (GBV) prevention. The event, themed "Pasidungog," honored the achievements and contributions of local government units (LGUs), community partners, and key organizations who were instrumental in advancing these critical issues in th…
(2024-08-29). What Lies Ahead for Global Health? peoplesdispatch.org Learn how the amendments to the International Health Regulations (IHR) and the ongoing conversation on the Pandemic Treaty, shaped by the COVID-19 experience, will impact global health responses in the future.
(2024-08-29). Saudi Arabia's Al Waba crater becomes one of the world's top 100 geological heritage sites in 2024. tvbrics.com 
The decision was made by the International Union of Geological Sciences (IUGS) and UNESCO…
(2024-08-29). US Department of Health and Human Services report confirms fluoride exposure is associated with lower IQ in children. expose-news.com This month, a long-delayed and censored report on the toxicity of fluoride was published by the US Department of Health and Human Services ("HHS") National Toxicology Programme ("NTP"). The report presents a …
(2024-08-29). Iraq shoots down Turkish drone over Kirkuk. middleeasteye.net 
Iraq shoots down Turkish drone over Kirkuk | Baghdad hit a Turkish drone following the signing of a new security cooperation deal with Ankara this month | | A TAI Aksungur, an unmanned aerial vehicle developed by Turkish Aerospace industries, is displayed during the International Paris Air S…
(2024-08-29). "What the US calls 'criminal gangs' are in reality low-income-neighborhoods demanding social change" unitedworldint.com The US tests its Global Fragility Act here, but Haiti resists. By Fernando Esteche With this interview we try to take a look at Haiti, the first independent black republic in the world, which is immersed in a deep political and social crisis. The Caribbean nation, recurrently hit by natural disasters and suffering from political …
(2024-08-29). Government remains committed to establishing Sovereign Wealth Fund. sanews.gov.za Government remains committed to establishing Sovereign Wealth Fund | President Cyril Ramaphosa says government remains committed to creating a Sovereign Wealth Fund which will benefit future generations, however, the conditions do not currently exist to establish an immediate one. | The President was responding to questions for oral reply in the National Assembly in Parliament, Cape Town on Thursday. This was his first such session under the Government of National Unity. | Member of Parliament Joseph Maswanganyi asked President Ramaphosa how government will develop the Sovereign Wealth Fund and ensure that its de…
(2024-08-29). Call to place young people in critical infrastructure projects. sanews.gov.za Call to place young people in critical infrastructure projects | Minister in the Presidency responsible for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Sindisiwe Chikunga, has emphasised that every project, from ideation to implementation, must include the upskilling, reskilling, and placement of young people, through emerging industrialist apprenticeships.
Chikunga was speaking at the National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) and the Presidential Youth Employment Intervention (PYEI) learning event on youth unemployment crisis and gender equity.
"The country is currently facing a situation where seri…
(2024-08-29). Department calls for child immunisation against rubella as cases rise. sanews.gov.za Department calls for child immunisation against rubella as cases rise | The Department of Health has urged parents and caregivers to ensure children are up to date with vaccination schedules against serious diseases that are prevented by vaccines as the country is experiencing an increase in rubella cases in some provinces. | The National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) has alerted the department of the notable rising number of rubella cases in various parts of Gauteng, Western Cape, Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal. | Rubella, otherwise known as German measles, is an infectious disease caused by the rub…
(2024-08-29). Hlabisa outlines vision for strengthened local government. sanews.gov.za Hlabisa outlines vision for strengthened local government | In an address to the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) on Wednesday, Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa, shared his vision for a robust and resilient local government system.
The Minister participated in the Three Sphere Planning session with the theme: 'Towards an Oversight Agenda for the Seventh Parliament: Delineating Key Oversight Priorities for the NCOP in the Seventh Parliament'.
The session forms part of the NCOP's objective to promote cooperative governance and intergovernmen…
(2024-08-29). SA groundbreaking study transforms TB treatment policy globally. sanews.gov.za SA groundbreaking study transforms TB treatment policy globally | A groundbreaking initiative, BEAT-Tuberculosis, has become the world's first programme in the battle against drug-resistant tuberculosis (DR-TB) for all population groups, influencing the international TB treatment policy of the World Health Organisation (WHO). | The principal investigator leading this study, Dr Francesca Conradie, explained that the study's success in demonstrating the safety and effectiveness of the new short oral regimen in these key populations marks a pivotal step toward a more comprehensive and equitable healthcare strategy f…
(2024-08-29). Australia: Bolster Global Advocacy Against Death Penalty. hrw.org Click to expand Image | An activist during a protest against the death penalty at Speakers' Corner in Singapore on April 3, 2022. | © 2022 Roslan Rahman/AFP via Getty Images | (Sydney) – The Australian government should strengthen its global advocacy to abolish the death penalty, Human Rights Watch said in a recent submission to Parliament's Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade (JSCFADT). The Committee is currently reviewing Australia's international engagement to promote the abolition of the death penalty. Human Rights Watch opposes the death penalty in all circumstances because…
(2024-08-29). Army says Arlington National Cemetery worker was 'pushed aside' by Trump aides. whyy.org The U.S. Army said an employee at Arlington National Cemetery who tried to "ensure adherence" to rules that prohibit political activities at the cemetery "was abruptly pushed aside," but that the employee decided not to press charges against the Trump campaign staffers who allegedly pushed her. | The statement Thursday comes in response to NPR's reporting on former President Donald Trump's visit to Arlington and an altercation his staff had with a cemetery employee. | "Participants in the August 26th ceremony and the subsequent Section 60 visit were made aware of federal laws, Army regulations and DoD policies, w…
(2024-08-29). Free Simón Trinidad Campaign Launch. afgj.org 
Sign the open letter to return Trinidad to Colombia to support the Total Peace Process Today we are launching an international campaign to pressure the US and Colombian governments to return US political prisoner and former FARC-EP (Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia — People's Army) negotiator, Ricardo Palmero, to his home country so that he…
(2024-08-29). SATIRE: Trump Calls Out Arlington National Cemetery For Hazard-Filled Fairways. theonion.com WASHINGTON—Bemoaning the terrible course conditions he encountered while visiting the military burial site, Donald Trump called out Arlington National Cemetery on Thursday for its hazard-filled fairways. "I've played at amazing golf courses all over the world—like Augusta, Pinehurst, and Pebble Beach—and let me tell you, Arlington National Cemetery was the worst 18 holes I've ever …
(2024-08-29). U.S. and Ghana Sign Partnership with SMR Agreement at U.S.-Africa Nuclear Energy Summit. devdiscourse.com At the U.S.-Africa Nuclear Energy Summit in Nairobi, a landmark agreement was signed between Nuclear Power Ghana (NPG) and Regnum Technology Group, a U.S. developer specializing in small modular reactor (SMR) technology using NuScale Power. The signing ceremony, attended by U.S. Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security Bonnie Jenkins, U.S. Department of Energy Deputy Assistant Secretary Aleshia Duncan, Ghana Deputy Minister of Energy Collins Adomako-Mensah, and Ghana Ministry of Energy Chief Director Wilhelmina Asamoah, marks a significant milestone in the civil nuclear cooperation bet…
(2024-08-29). Boxing stars, hopefuls mark special day in Havana. america.cgtn.com 
Havana was the venue of the IBA Champions' Night this week marking International Boxing Day. The event electrified the boxing world, with a thrilling lineup of six fights — six Cubans and six visitors. The bouts featured four Olympic gold medalists from Cuba, including the current welterweight gold medalist at the 2024 Paris games, Erislandy Alvarez Borges. Luis Chirino reports.
(2024-08-29). "The Globalization of Regime Change". Over 100 Cases of Covert Regime Change Operations and Destabilization. globalresearch.ca A significant and sensitive issue that needs careful understanding is that of covert regime change and destabilization operations. According to research conducted by Lindsay A. O'Rourke, Professor of Political Science of Boston University, USA, there were 64 covert interventions for …
(2024-08-29). Sri Lanka: Families of 'Disappeared' Persecuted. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Soosai Victoria shows photographs of her missing son at her home in Mullaitivu, Sri Lanka, May 7, 2024. | © 2024 Eranga Jayawardena/AP Photo | (Geneva) — The Sri Lankan government continues to persecute the families of victims of enforced disappearance who seek to enforce their rights, Human Rights Watch said today. Security forces persistently harass families through surveillance, intimidation, false allegations, violence, and arbitrary arrests.On August 29, 2024, a court in Trincomalee granted a request by police to ban relatives of the disappeared from holding a procession…