(2024-09-21). Israel's Genocidal Campaign: The Struggle Continues. internationalviewpoint.org The assassination of Ismael Haniyeh only confirms that Israel has no interest in ending its genocidal and terrorist campaign on Gazans in particular, and Palestinians more generally. Over 500 Palestinians have been killed in the West Bank (WB) as illegal settlers, backed by the Israeli army and police have extended their capture of more territory. It should be crystal clear by now that Israel's murderous assault on Gaza is not any 'unbalanced' or 'disproportionate' reaction to the 2023 October 7 Hamas attack, that liberal and right-wing apologists for Zionist Israel, whether Western or Indian, have tried to make…
(2024-09-21). Quad leaders meet in Biden's hometown amid growing China competition. aljazeera.com Joe Biden says alliance between US, Australia, India and Japan is 'here to stay', pledges to deepen partnership.
(2024-09-21). 'Rohingya in pain'- Refugees on hunger strike at India detention center. presstv.ir More than 100 Rohingya refugees living at Goalpara detention center in the Indian state of Assam began hunger strike.
(2024-09-21). Early voting kicks off in three US states ahead of national elections. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Three US states have started early voting in advance of the November 5 presidential election. Voters in South Dakota, Minnesota, and Virginia have already started showing up at the polls.Voters in these three states are casting their votes ahead of time as Election Day draws near. This option has been used by thousands of voters who may not be accessible on Election Day or who want to avoid possible crowds.In the United States, early voting is available in several states, and additional polling places will open in the next few days. Illinois on September 26; Montana and Nebraska on October 7; Indiana a…
(2024-09-21). Ammunition enters Ukraine from India, raising Russian rage. gnnhd.tv 
Indian arms export regulations limit the use of weaponry to the declared purchaser…
(2024-09-21). India on track to become third-largest economy — report. rt.com 
The South Asian country's GDP is expected to reach $10 trillion by the end of the decade | India is on track to become the third-largest economy in the world by 2031, according to S&P Global. It is currently the fifth-largest economy in the world, behind the US, China, Japan, and Germany. Analysts expect the country to become a $10 trillion economy by the end of this decade. | S&P forecasts 6.7% annual GDP growth for the country in its
(2024-09-21). Indian state oil refiners seeking long-term deals with Russia — media. rt.com 
(2024-09-21). Russia is giving Indian exporters greater market access — New Delhi. rt.com 
The two countries are working to increase trade in agriculture and food products, officials have told RT | The Russian government is working to remove non-tariff barriers currently hindering imports of agricultural products and food items from India, officials in New Delhi have told RT. | Speaking on the sidelines of the World Food Moscow trade fair this week, top officials from the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), an apex body under the Indian Ministry of Commerce, said the Russian market offers opportunities for Indian exporters across a wide range of categories…
(2024-09-21). Sri Lanka Presidential elections underway in first polls since economic crisis; why today's vote crucial for India. ptcnews.tv Sri Lanka Presidential Elections 2024: Sri Lanka went to the polls on Saturday for a presidential election, which could impact the country's future after a severe economic crisis and political turmoil. With 38 candidates, the race is usually viewed as a three-way battle between incumbent President Ranil Wickremesinghe, Marxist-leaning politician Anura Kumara Dissanayake, and opposition leader Sajith Premadasa. | President Ranil WickremesingheWickremesinghe, 75, succeeded former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, who left in 2022 as the country's economy collapsed and Sri Lankans staged large protests against the gove…
(2024-09-21). White House meets Pro-Khalistan Sikhs hours before PM Modi's arrival in US. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: In a surprising development, the White House held a meeting with a group of Sikhs sympathetic to the Khalistan movement, just hours before Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's arrival for a three-day official visit to the United States. The meeting sparked diplomatic concerns as the group, representing the separatist movement, received assurances of protection from "any transnational aggression" while on US soil.During the meeting, senior officials from the White House emphasised their commitment to safeguarding all American citizens from potential harm within the US borders. This comes amid risin…
(2024-09-21). Sri Lanka votes in first poll since economic collapse. geo.tv 
People wait in line outside a polling station minutes before the start of voting in Sri Lanka's presidential election in Colombo on September 21, 2024. — AFP
(2024-09-21). 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.
(2024-09-21). Bangladesh make cautious start to massive chase v India. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-09-21). Sanjay Manjrekar Lauds Jasprit Bumrah's Impeccable Bowling Skills. devdiscourse.com Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar has commended right-arm seamer Jasprit Bumrah, asserting that the bowler exhibits no weakness in his technique. Bumrah emerged as the highest wicket-taker in the second innings of the first Test between India and Bangladesh at M.A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, claiming 4/50 in 11 overs.
(2024-09-21). Supreme Court's YouTube Channel Hacked, Services Resumed. devdiscourse.com The Supreme Court of India's YouTube channel, which experienced a security breach on Friday, is now back in operation.
(2024-09-21). Time for BJP to introspect: Cong on Iran Supreme Leader's India comments. ummid.com The Congress on Tuesday said the statement by Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei about the safety of Indian Muslims is the result of the situation which the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) and its leaders have created a situation in the country.
(2024-09-21). Muslim Panel's '3 crore emails' on Waqf Bill 2024 fails to match JPC data. ummid.com The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) has claimed sending more than 3 crore emails to oppose the Waqf Amendment Bill 2024, the number however does not match with the Join Parliamentary Committee (JPC) data.
(2024-09-21). No demolitions till Oct 1: SC stops bulldozers. ummid.com The Supreme Court of India Tuesday paused till it hears the matter on October 01, 2024, the demolition of private properties, also slamming once again the brazen act glorified as "bulldozer justice".
(2024-09-21). Proposals on One Nation, One Election Get Cabinet Nod — Key Highlights. ummid.com The union government in New Delhi Wednesday accepted the recommendations made by the high level committee headed by former President of India Ram Nath Kovind on "One Nation, One Election" or "onoe".
(2024-09-21). Hyderabad Merger in India. ummid.com The Princely State of Hyderabad had merged with India on 17th September 1948, through what is called a Police action, actually done by Indian Army.
(2024-09-21). Eyeing China, Quad leaders to expand joint maritime security operations in Indo-Pacific. scmp.com Summit of leaders from the US, Australia, India and Japan being watched for how the four push back against more militarily assertive Beijing.
(2024-09-21). 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.
(2024-09-21). White House Engages Sikh Activists Ahead of Modi's US Visit. devdiscourse.com In a pivotal meeting held inside the White House, officials engaged with Sikh activists to reaffirm the US government's commitment to protecting Americans from transnational aggression. This comes as Prime Minister Narendra Modi prepares for a three-day visit to the US, where he will participate in the Quad summit and address the UN's 'Summit of the Future.'
(2024-09-21). The other side of Architect Bimal Patel. ummid.com Bimal Patel, Prime Minister Modi's favourite architect, has come in for criticism for his grandiose projects that have caused considerable damage.
(2024-09-21). After Beirut Attack, Netanyahu Fleeing To USA, Abandoning Israelis As Hezbollah War Looms. hindustantimes.com Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu is planning a trip to U.S. despite war-like situation with Hezbollah. Netanyahu is reportedly set to depart for U.S. on Sep 25. However, there is a change in Netanyahu's U.S. trip amid security concerns. In a similar situation with Houthis in July, Netanyahu had gone to Washington. Watch for more.
(2024-09-21). Beirut Attack: Israel Openly Says It Bombed Residential Building To Kill Hezbollah Military Chief. hindustantimes.com Hours after a major airstrike in Lebanon's capital Beirut, the Israeli military openly admitted to having struck its Hezbollah target underneath a residential building. Over 60 people died or were injured in the Israeli attack, as per initial reports. IDF claimed to have eliminated Hezbollah military commander Ibrahim Aqil, who was also in-charge of the group's elite Radwan force. Watch the full video for more.
(2024-09-21). Hezbollah's Big Rocket Attack Minutes After IDF's Beirut Strike; Israeli Air Defences Fail | Lebanon. hindustantimes.com Soon after IDF's strike in Lebanon Beirut, Hezbollah fired a volley of rockets at Northern Israel. Times of Israel reported a barrage of some 20 rockets was launched from Lebanon. Hezbollah's rocket attack came after IDF claimed to have killed the group's Elite Radwan unit chief. Watch for more.
(2024-09-21). Iran Fumes Over Israel's Beirut Airstrikes Amid Hezbollah Tensions; 'Crossed All Lines…' | Gaza War. hindustantimes.com Iran issued a sharp reaction to Israeli bombings in Lebanon's capital city on Sep 20. Iranian embassy in Lebanon, in a post on X, said Israeli strike 'crossed all lines'. Meanwhile, an Iranian media outlet also refuted reports that an IRGC member was killed in the attack. Watch for more.
(2024-09-21). Putin's Iskander Missile Hits Odesa; Ukraine's Troops 'Run Away' In Kursk; Russia Down Su-27 MiG-29. hindustantimes.com Russian forces intensified their mission 'take back Kursk' from the Ukrainian military. Russian defence forces, in a statement, claimed it killed over 370 Ukrainian soldiers in the last 24 hours in Kursk. The Russian MoD also claimed that it inflicted heavy damage on the western weaponry used by the Ukrainian military. Meanwhile, reports suggest that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is planning to sack defence minister Rustem Umerov and military intelligence chief Kirill Budanov.
(2024-09-21). Israel-Hezbollah War Imminent? Details Of U.S. Jets, Ships, Troops In Mid-East Ready To Aid IDF. hindustantimes.com Sabrina Singh, Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary, said that the US capability in the Middle East has grown amid fear of the Israel-Hezbollah war. She added that the US can protect forces and come to the defence of Israel.
(2024-09-21). Russia To Probe Pager Attack? Putin's Offer To 'Friend' Lebanon After Tech Blasts | Hezbollah | Israel. hindustantimes.com Russia's Ambassador Vassily Nebenzia at UN Security Council meeting, criticised Israel's bombardment and targeted attacks in Lebanon and Gaza, labeling them as a "grim daily reality." He condemned the recent electronic device explosions in Lebanon and Syria, describing them as a dangerous escalation. Watch the full video for details.
(2024-09-21). Dramatic Lebanon-Israel Fight At UN Security Council Over Pager, Walkie-Talkie Blasts: Full Speeches. hindustantimes.com
(2024-09-21). China Alerts Lebanon, Predicts Next Shock After Pager Attack: 'We Are Informed…' | Israel | UNSC. hindustantimes.com China's Ambassador Fu Cong expressed profound shock over the recent violence in Lebanon, highlighting the tragic impact on innocent civilians, including children and mothers. He condemned the attacks as a "gross violation" of sovereignty and international law, describing the disregard for human life as appalling. Watch the video for details.
(2024-09-21). Full Speech: Iran & Syria Openly Warn Israel At UNSC Meeting On Lebanon Pager Blasts, Deaths. hindustantimes.com During a recent UN Security Council meeting on Pager blast attack in Lebanon, Iran and Syria delivered stark warnings to Israel regarding the attack. Both nations condemned Israel's actions and called for accountability, emphasising the need for regional stability. Watch the full video for details.
(2024-09-21). Putin Anger Scares NATO Nation Into Withdrawing Proposal Even Opposed By Ukraine? | Poland, Crimea. hindustantimes.com Russia reacted strongly after Polish foreign minister Radoslaw Sikorski suggested placing Crimea under UN for 20 years. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov hit out at Sikorski and termed his proposal absurd. Peskov said, "Russian territory and Russian regions cannot be the subject of any discussions or transfer to anyone." Ukraine too rejected Polish FM's proposal.
(2024-09-21). Putin's New List Of Enemy Nations, But 3 NATO & EU Members Missing: Watch Who | Ukraine, Russia, USA. hindustantimes.com Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin approved a list of countries that have a "destructive attitude." The list has 47 countries like the US, UK, Germany, and France, along with several EU and NATO nations. However, the list doesn't mention EU and NATO members Slovakia and Hungary, as well as NATO member Türkiye. Watch this video for more.
(2024-09-21). Zelensky's Big Remark As Russia Goes On Rampage, Says This On Donald Trump's Ukraine Peace Plan. hindustantimes.com After admitting difficulty on battlefield, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reacted to Donald Trump's plan. Zelensky, on Sep 21, said, "About Donald Trump. I want to understand how he views this." Zelensky's 'peace push' comes as Ukraine struggles against Russian aggression. Watch for more.
(2024-09-21). 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.
(2024-09-21). BJP Leader Criticizes YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on Hindu Rituals. devdiscourse.com BJP leader L Dinakar has criticized YSRCP chief YS Jagan Mohan Reddy for his lack of understanding of Hindu rituals and traditions.
(2024-09-21). China To Punish Pakistan Army After Fresh Terror Attack? Beijing Worried About Investment? | Taliban. hindustantimes.com
(2024-09-21). US believes Gaza ceasefire deal unlikely in Biden's term: report. newarab.com 
U.S. officials now believe that a ceasefire deal between Israel and Palestinian group Hamas in Gaza is unlikely before President Joe Biden leaves office in January, the Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday. | The newspaper cited top-level officials in the White House, State Department and Pentagon without naming them. Those bodies did not immediately respond to requests for comment. | "I can tell you that we do not believe that deal is falling apart," Pentagon spokesperson Sabrina Singh told reporters on Thursday before the report was published. | U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said two weeks ago t…
(2024-09-21). Curfew imposed in Sri Lanka amid counting of votes in presidential election. aljazeera.com Election being seen as referendum on Ranil Wickremesinghe who has restored some economic stability in crisis-hit nation.
(2024-09-21). Sri Lankan presidential elections amid deep political crisis. wsws.org All of the capitalist candidates is today's election are committed to a continuing the International Monetary Fund's savage austerity being implemented by President Wickremesinghe.
(2024-09-21). 'He is a fake, a phony and a fraud': Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre attacks NDP's Jagmeet Brar. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: Tensions escalated between NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre during a heated question period in Parliament on Thursday. Singh confronted Poilievre after the Conservative leader criticised both the NDP and Bloc Québécois for refusing to support a non-confidence motion against the Liberal government.In his remarks, Poilievre accused Singh of abandoning the governing agreement the NDP had with the Liberals, suggesting that Jagmeet Singh's actions were motivated by the desire to retain a seat in a recent Winnipeg byelection. "Once the votes were counted, he betrayed them…
(2024-09-21). Air Marshal Amar Preet Singh appointed next IAF Chief. gnnhd.tv 
He will take charge as the IAF Chief on September 30…
(2024-09-21). West Bengal-Jharkhand Border Reopens After 24-Hour Shutdown Amid Flood Controversy. devdiscourse.com The West Bengal-Jharkhand border has reopened after being closed for around 24 hours, allowing stranded trucks to resume their journey, officials said on Saturday.
(2024-09-21). Case against JI chief, others for staging rally without permission. gnnhd.tv 
JI's Punjab chief Javed Kasuri has also been named in the FIR apart from 80 others…
(2024-09-21). Video: Hamas capture booby-trapped military vehicle and drones. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – In the eastern areas of Rafah, southern Gaza, the Al-Qassam Brigades claimed the seizure of several Israeli military drones and a booby-trapped military vehicle. | A warrior is shown methodically taking apart the explosives from the abandoned automobile in a video that the organization has posted. Israeli troops often leave these vehicles in certain locations in case they need to detonate them against resistance fighters in the future. | Speaking next to the overtaken car, the fighter said, "Join us with your soldiers, and you will be swallowed up by the sands of Rafah." He said, "Their soldiers are to…
(2024-09-21). Assam Police Seize Over Rs 15.5 Crore Worth of Narcotics, Arrest Two. devdiscourse.com Assam Police have apprehended two individuals following the seizure of 18,000 YABA tablets and 2 kg of crystalline methamphetamine, valued at Rs 15.5 crore, in Cachar district. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the operation on social media platform X, where he posted a picture of the police with the recovered drugs.
(2024-09-21). Israeli forces deepen raid in Rafah, kill 27 people across Gaza. newarab.com 
Israeli forces killed at least 27 Palestinians in tank and air strikes on north and central areas of the Meanwhile, some Palestinians disp…
(2024-09-21). UN condemns Lebanon device blasts as violation of international law. newarab.com 
(2024-09-21). Hezbollah leaders among 31 killed in Israeli strike on Beirut. newarab.com 
Ahmed Mahmoud Wahbi led the military operations of the Lebanese group's elite Radwan Force during the
(2024-09-21). Israeli strike on Beirut suburb targets Hezbollah's Ibrahim Aqil. newarab.com 
An Israeli air strike on a A missile struck an apartment block in a Aqil is the head of Hezbo…
(2024-09-21). Lebanese health workers hailed for saving hundreds after blasts. newarab.com 
Lebanon's healthcare sector is being praised by the country's officials for its rapid response to the aftermath of The attacks targeted communication devices used by Lebanese group Hezbollah and have widely been blamed on Israel. | With the attacks mostly taking place in southern Beirut and the provinces of Bekaa and Baalbek-Hermel, officials told The New Arab's sister site Al-Araby Jadeed th…
(2024-09-21). What we know so far about Israel's air strikes on Beirut suburbs. newarab.com 
The Israeli military said the "targeted strike" on south Beirut killed Ibrahim Aqil head of the elite Radwan unit and ten…
(2024-09-21). Batteries of Lebanon walkie-talkies 'contained PETN explosive'. newarab.com 
The batteries of the walkie-talkies used by Lebanese armed group Hezbollah that blew up this week were laced with a highly explosive compound known as PETN, a Lebanese source familiar with the device's components told Reuters. | The way the explosive material was integrated into the battery pack made it extremely difficult to detect, the source said. | Hundreds of walkie-talkies used by the group exploded on Wednesday, a day after thousands of Hezbollah's pagers detonated across the group's strongholds in Lebanon. | Pictures of the walkie-talkies that had exploded showed labels reading "ICOM" and "made in Japa…
(2024-09-21). Hezbollah distributed pagers hours before Israeli attack: report. newarab.com 
Lebanon's One member of the Iranian-backed militia received a new pager on Monday that exploded the next day while it was still in its b…
(2024-09-21). Qatar condemns Israel's 'horrific' pager attacks on Lebanon. newarab.com 
Qatar's Minister of State for International Cooperation at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Lolwah Al-Khater, has described Israel's use of "everyday devices in people's hands as ticking time bombs" as a "horrific nightmare", in reference to Israel's exploding pager and walkie-talkie She also expressed alarm at the "deafening silence" from the international community regarding the atrocities. | In a post on her official X (former…
(2024-09-21). Palestinian-Japanese rapper Danny Jin on making resistance music. newarab.com 
(2024-09-21). Iran unveils new drone, missile amid rising tensions. newarab.com 
(2024-09-21). US to delay military aid to Ukraine — CNN. rt.com 
The Pentagon doesn't have enough weapons in stock to keep up with Kiev's demands, a report says | Weapons stockpile shortages will likely force Washington to delay shipments of promised military aid to Ukraine, CNN reported on Friday, citing two US officials familiar with the matter. | The report comes as Kiev has been asking its foreign backers to speed up the delivery of arms and to lift the restrictions on the use of long-range missiles for strikes deep into Russian territory. | According to the Pentagon, the US has $5.9 billion left in the special congressionally approved mechanism (PDA) aimed at fast-trac…
(2024-09-21). US to delay Ukraine aid over shortages — CNN. rt.com The Pentagon doesn't have enough weapons in stock to keep up with Kiev's demands, a report says | The weapons stockpile shortages will likely force Washington to delay the shipments of promised military aid to Ukraine, CNN reported on Friday, citing two US officials familiar with the matter. | The report comes as Kiev has been asking foreign backers to speed up the delivery of arms and to lift the remaining restrictions on the use of longer-range missiles for strikes deep into Russia territory. | According to the Pentagon, the US has $5.9 billion left in the special congressionally approved mechanism (PDA) aim…
(2024-09-21). US to delay Ukraine aid over shortages — CNN. rt.com The Pentagon doesn't have enough weapons in stock to keep up with Kiev's demands, a report says | Weapons stockpile shortages will likely force Washington to delay shipments of promised military aid to Ukraine, CNN reported on Friday, citing two US officials familiar with the matter. | The report comes as Kiev has been asking its foreign backers to speed up the delivery of arms and to lift the remaining restrictions on the use of long-range missiles for strikes deep into Russia territory. | According to the Pentagon, the US has $5.9 billion left in the special congressionally approved mechanism (PDA) aimed at…
(2024-09-21). The big lie about misinformation. workers.org 
U.S. government and corporate-owned media giants have once again mounted accusations of foreign election interference, this time in the upcoming presidential election. U.S. intelligence agencies allege that Russia, Iran and China are waging "disinformation campaigns" that disrupt what they call "liberal parliamentary democracy." In 2016, the U.S. Intelligence Community (IC) . . . |
(2024-09-21). Amid the ongoing genocide, Euro-Med Monitor documents the most prominent mass graves in Gaza. mronline.org Thousands of families continue to bury their children in random mass graves, a phenomenon brought on by over 11 months of systematic killings of Palestinians by Israel in every Gaza Strip governorate.
(2024-09-21). Israel kills seven Palestinians in Qabatiya town in West Bank. newarab.com 
The offensive lasted around 10 hours and left 11 wounded from live ammunition, according to the Palestinian news agency, Wafa. | Palestinian Red Crescent teams recovered the body of a man identified as Shadi Sami Zakarneh from a house tha…
(2024-09-21). Smotrich could cut off Palestinian banks from Israel: report. newarab.com 
Far-right Israeli Finance Minister Smotrich, who is responsible for the administration of parts of the occupied West Bank, has repeatedly threatened to withhold t…
(2024-09-21). Hezbollah 'financier' pleads guilty to evading US sanctions. newarab.com 
A former Lebanese diplomat accused of being a financier for Mohammad Ibrahim Bazzi, 60, who holds Lebanese, British and Belgian citizenship, pleaded guilty in a federal court in New York to conspiracy to conduct unlawful transactions with an international terrorist…
(2024-09-21). Hezbollah in turmoil after Israeli strike kills top commanders. newarab.com 
Lebanese Health Minister Firass Abiad said three children were among the dead in Friday's strike on an und…
(2024-09-21). Israel captures bodies of Hezbollah fighers near Lebanon border. newarab.com 
Israeli forces have killed and captured the bodies of two The Israeli army released images it claimed were retrieved from a GoPro camera carried by one of the
(2024-09-21). Biden 'working' to return people home to Israel-Lebanon border. newarab.com 
(2024-09-21). Pentagon chief voices concern over Israel-Lebanon escalation. newarab.com 
(2024-09-21). Taiwan questions two in probe into pagers detonated by Israel. newarab.com 
Two people from Taiwanese companies were questioned as part of a probe into pagers that were detonated by Israel Lebanon, investigators said Friday, as top officials insisted the devices were not from the island. | Questions and speculation have swirled over where the devices came from and how they were supplied to the militant group after hundreds of pagers and walkie-talkies detonated across Lebanon on Tuesday and Wednesday, killing at least 37 people and wounding nearly 3,000. | The New York Times reported this week that Israel had inserted explosive material into a shipment of pagers from Taiwan's Gold Apo…
(2024-09-21). Who is the Hungarian CEO linked to the Lebanon pager blasts. newarab.com 
A company headed by a While
(2024-09-21). Israel submits challenges to ICC on Gaza arrest warrant requests. newarab.com 
Israel submitted on Friday formal challenges to the International Criminal Court over its jurisdiction and the legality of arrest warrant requests against Israeli leaders for their conduct of the Gaza war, the Foreign Ministry said. | Israel's filings might further delay a decision on the warrants, requested in May against Israeli Prime Minister ICC Prosecutor
(2024-09-21). Gaza journalist to be honoured in Press Freedom Awards. newarab.com 
The award celebrates courageous journalists from around the world in an event held on 21 November in New York. | Al Aila is a journalist, producer and researcher who has been covering Israel's assault on the besieged enclave since October. | Her husband,…
(2024-09-21). Iraq militant killed in Syria strike blamed on Israel. newarab.com 
A militant from The group named the slain militant as Abu Haidar al-Khafaji and said he was working in Damascus as a security adviser to the government. | A Br…
(2024-09-21). Israel turns to Morocco amid Turkey's car trade embargo. newarab.com 
So far, a limited number of Moroccan-made vehicles, primarily from the French Renault group, have arrived in Israel. Peugeot 208 models produced at Stellantis's Moroccan factories are expected to join them in the coming months, reported the Israeli financial site Calcalist. | This shift…
(2024-09-21). Israel Lobbied Britain to Change Law on War Crimes Arrests. scheerpost.com 
General Almog | Source: Wikimedia Commons By John McEvoy / Declassified UK When retired Israeli general Doron Almog boarded his flight from Tel Aviv on 11 September 2005, he expected to soon step foot on British soil. Minutes after landing at Heathrow airport, however, an Israeli embassy official boarded the plane and warned Almog to …
(2024-09-21). Harris and Oprah hold star-studded US election rally. newarab.com 
Kamala Harris held a star-studded rally hosted by talk show legend Oprah Winfrey on Thursday in a bid to bedazzle voters, as rival Donald Trump criticized Jewish Americans for not voting for him. | Hollywood stars including Jennifer Lopez, Meryl Streep, Julia Roberts, Chris Rock, and Ben Stiller beamed in remotely to lavish praise via screens on the Democratic vice president. | Sitting on a chat-show style stage, Winfrey started by asking Harris about what seemed a sudden burst in confidence ⚪ "a veil or something dropped" ⚪ after she replaced President Joe Biden as nominee. | "We each have those moments in…
(2024-09-21). Biden, Harris to host Ukraine leader Zelenskyy in Washington. newarab.com 
Ukrainian President "I'm looking forward to hosting my friend President Zelenskyy of Ukraine next week at the White House," Biden said in message posted on X. "During his visit, I'll reaffirm America's…
(2024-09-21). Egypt: Alaa Abdel Fattah's family anxious as release date nears. newarab.com 
The family of detained British- According to Abdel Fattah's UK-based family, the political prisoner is set to be released on 29 September, having nearly completed five years behind bars in Egypt, which is the length of his sentence. | However, his family fears that – as with previous announcements and rumours of his release – Abdel-Fattah will not be freed.
(2024-09-21). Egypt considers Chinese fighter jets in shift away from US arms. newarab.com 
Egypt has reportedly purchased Chinese J-10C fighter jets, a move analysts say signals Beijing's growing influence in the Middle East and regional powers looking to diversify their military procurement, reducing their reliance on the According to Bulgarian defence news agency Bulgarian Military, Egypt placed its first order for China's J-10C "Vigorous Dragon" fighter jets on August 19. | This move makes Egypt the second country, after
(2024-09-21). FIFA unveils Intercontinental Cup schedule with Real Madrid to play final in Qatar. newarab.com 
The first edition of the annual The tournament, which was announced in December last year, replaces the annual Club World Cup which will now be played every four years with 32 teams from 2025. | AFC Champions League winners Al-Ain will first host O…
(2024-09-21). Rashida Tlaib condemns cartoon showing her with exploding pager. newarab.com 
Palestinian American US lawmaker "Our community is already in so much pain right n…
(2024-09-21). Scotland's Humza Yousaf will continue to raise voice for Gaza. newarab.com 
A day later, thousands of miles away, a then-16-year-old "We were expected to know…
(2024-09-21). All The Mountains Give: The laborious lives & trade of Kolbars. newarab.com 
Director Arash Rakhsha's documentary All The Mountains Give premiered last month at the The film follows two Kolbars — Kurdish porters who smuggle a variety of goods across the mountains between Iraq and Iran. | In this beautifully shot picture, Hamid and Yasser brave a snowy mountain pass and freezing rivers to bring tyres, cigarettes, cosmetics, and household goods across the border. Off the trail, they struggle to care for their…
(2024-09-21). CEO Pay Has Risen 1,085% Since 1978, But for Workers? Just 24%. scheerpost.com 
Walter Mossberg and Kara Swisher interview Steve Jobs and Bill Gates at 'D5: All Things Digital' conference in Carlsbad, California, in 2007. By Jessica Corbett / Common Dreams Chief executive officers at the largest companies in the United States saw their compensation surge by 1,085% from 1978 to 2023, compared with only a 24% increase for typical worker pay, according to an annual report …
(2024-09-21). Oslo Accords — coup against Palestinian people. workers.org 
The following is a lightly edited statement from the Democratic Front for the Liberation of Palestine, issued on Sept. 14, 2024, titled "As it enters its 32nd year: Oslo provided cover for occupation policies and stands as an obstacle to the national program." As the Oslo Accords entered their 32nd . . . |
(2024-09-21). NYPD mass subway shooting over $2.90 — Fare evasion or fatal excuse? workers.org 
This statement was issued by the Bronx Anti-War Coalition on Sept. 16, 2024, in response to the Sept. 15 shooting of four people by New York Police Department officers after a man allegedly evaded paying a subway fare. Yesterday, the NYPD shot Derell Mickles, a Black man in Brooklyn, for . . . |
(2024-09-21). Ancient settlements show that commoning is 'natural' for humans, not selfishness and competition. mronline.org 
As the first city-states started to form in ancient Mesopotamia, fed by a patchwork of farms across the fertile land between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, grain was stored in large siloes (in case of future shortages), and a surplus was generated for the first time, that was accumulated and controlled by a warrior class drawn from Mafia-like, oligarchic families, assisted by a priesthood that kept records and legitimized their rule via a mandate from the heavens.
(2024-09-21). For China and Africa, U.S. hegemony a common target. mronline.org 
The aftermath of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) is clear: Washington's economic and diplomatic influence on the continent is set to wane even further.
(2024-09-21). South America faces one of the worst waves of wildfires in recent years. mronline.org 
Most of the fires have been caused by deliberate burning of lands and improper disposal of highly polluting waste.
(2024-09-21). Juventus vs Napoli predicted lineups – Serie A 2024-25. albawaba.com Juventus and Napoli are set to face off at the Allianz Stadium in Gameweek 5 of Serie A on Saturday.Match date: Saturday, 21 September | Kick-off time: 16: 00 (GMT) | Venue: Allianz StadiumJuventus vs Napoli predicted lineups: Juve possible XlMichele Di Gregorio; Nicolo Savona, Pierre Kalulu, Gleison Bremer, Andrea Cambiaso; Manuel Locatelli; Nico Gonzalez, Weston McKennie, Teun Koopmeiners, Kenan Yildiz; Dusan VlahovicNapoli possible XlAlex Meret; Giovanni Di Lorenzo, Amir Rrahmani, Alessandro Buongiorno, Mathias Olivera; Scott McTominay, Stanislav Lobotka, Andre-Frank Anguissa; Matteo Politano, Romelu Luk…
(2024-09-21). Liverpool vs Bournemouth probable lineups – Premier League 2024-25. albawaba.com Liverpool welcome Bournemouth to Anfield a few days after their important Champions League win against AC Milan.Match date: Saturday, 21 September | Kick-off time: 14: 00 (GMT) | Venue: Anfield StadiumLiverpool vs Bournemouth predicted lineups: Liverpool possible XlCaoimhin Kelleher; Trent Alexander-Arnold, Ibrahima Konate, Virgil Van Dijk, Andrew Robertson; Ryan Gravenberch, Alexis Mac Allister; Mohamed Salah, Dominik Szoboszlai, Luis Diaz; Darwin NunezBournemouth possible XlKepa Arrizabalaga; Adam Smith, Ilya Zabarnyi, Marcos Senesi, Milos Kerkez; Ryan Christie, Lewis Cook; Antoine Semenyo, Justin Kluiver…
(2024-09-21). West Ham vs Chelsea probable lineups – Premier League 2024-25. albawaba.com West Ham United are set to take on Chelsea in another London Derby encounter on Saturday.Match date: Saturday, 21 September | Kick-off time: 11: 45 (GMT) | Venue: London StadiumWest Ham vs Chelsea predicted lineups: West Ham possible XlAlphonse Areola; Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Konstantinos Mavropanos, Max Kilman, Emerson Palmieri; Edson Alvarez, Guido Rodriguez; Mohammed Kudus, Lucas Paqueta, Crysencio Summerville; Jarrod BowenChelsea possible XlRobert Sanchez; Axel Disasi, Wesley Fofana, Levi Collwill, Marc Cucurella; Moises Caicedo, Enzo Fernandez; Noni Madueke, Cole Palmer, Jadon Sancho; Nicolas Jackson…
(2024-09-21). Russian drones tear Ukrainian tank to pieces — MOD (VIDEO). rt.com 
The vehicle's ammunition load detonated after it was hit by two consecutive UAV strikes from behind, according to the footage | Russian drones have destroyed a Ukrainian tank in Kursk Region beyond repair, the Defense Ministry in Moscow has said, releasing video of a spectacular explosion. | In a statement on Friday, the ministry said that the Russian group of forces 'North', which is repelling Kiev's large-scale incursion on Russian soil, had conducted two UAV strikes on Ukrainian armor. Officials said that the "objective monitoring equipment had recorded the detonation of the tank ammunition load." | The 40-…
(2024-09-21). 'Africa must unite': Why this man was feared by the US and Britain. rt.com 
Kwame Nkrumah's insight into the true nature of neo-colonialism was ahead of his time and is still relevant today | Kwame Nkrumah, the first prime minister of the first sub-Saharan African country to gain independence, was a towering figure in the struggle for self-governance in Africa. An ardent proponent of pan-Africanism and a formidable political theorist, he is credited with being the first to apply the term 'neo-colonialism' to Africa's 20th century experience, correctly anticipating that European powers would use various levers to keep former African colonies in a state of de-facto dependency even if fo…
(2024-09-21). Has the EU suddenly realized how much it has screwed itself over? rt.com 
Mario Draghi's 'competitiveness report' says the bloc's economic situation is dire… but shies away from pointing out the culprit | The EU is having a full-blown existential crisis. Someone has really screwed up its economy, and the culprit is conspicuously absent from a new report outlining the carnage. Are there no mirrors in Brussels? | Former European Central Bank president and Italian prime minister, Mario Draghi, has published a new "economic competitiveness" report after a year of work at the request of unelected 'Queen' Ursula von der Leyen's 'Royal' European Commission. And it's a real page-turner, o…
(2024-09-21). Serbia moves to bring back conscription. rt.com 
Belgrade abolished compulsory military service in 2010 | The government of Serbia has agreed to reintroduce conscription, which was abolished 14 years ago. | After a meeting on Friday, the government formed a working group tasked with "reviewing activities and measures" aimed at bringing back 75-day compulsory military service for men. Women would continue to be allowed to serve on a voluntary basis. | The reform will help modernize the Balkan country's armed forces and strengthen its defenses against potential aggression, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said at a military ceremony in Batajnica. | The decis…
(2024-09-21). US boosting military presence in Alaska — Politico. rt.com 
Washington has sent additional forces to the region amid an uptick in Russian and Chinese activity, the outlet says | The US is reinforcing its military presence in Alaska due to increased Russian and Chinese activity off the coast, Politico reported on Friday. | The outlet noted that over the past month, the US had redeployed numerous assets to the area, including the destroyer USS Sterett, ground forces now stationed on one of the state's remote islands, and that fighters and other aircraft have been put on heightened alert. | Business Insider reported last week that the deployment included elements of the 1…
(2024-09-21). TikTok deletes RT and Sputnik accounts. rt.com 
The move comes after the US imposed sanctions on several Russian media outlets, including RT | Video-sharing platform TikTok has deleted the accounts of RT International and several branches of the Sputnik media network. The crackdown came days after the US announced new sanctions targeting several Russian outlets, including RT. | On Saturday morning, the accounts of RT International, Sputnik Serbia, Sputnik Afrique, Sputnik Africa, Sputnik International, Sputnik Brasil, Sputnik Mundo and Sputnik Indonesia became inaccessible. TikTok has not yet commented on the development. | Sputnik Serbia has shared an imag…
(2024-09-21). TikTok deletes Sputnik accounts. rt.com The move comes after the US imposed sanctions on several Russian media outlets, including RT | Video-sharing platform TikTok has deleted the accounts of several branches of Sputnik media network. The crackdown came days after the US announced new sanctions targeting several Russian outlets, including RT. | On Saturday morning, the accounts of Sputnik Serbia, Sputnik Afrique, Sputnik Africa, Sputnik International, Sputnik Brasil, Sputnik Mundo and Sputnik Indonesia became inaccessible. TikTok has not yet commented on the development. | Sputnik Serbia has shared an image showing a query saying it could not find…
(2024-09-21). All of Europe does business with Russia — Hungary. rt.com 
EU economic cooperation with Moscow continues despite the sanctions, Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto has said | A significant number of companies in the EU continue to discreetly do business with Russia despite the bloc's sanctions, Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto has said. | "Here I would like to disappoint the idealists, as the situation is that everyone in Europe is doing this," Szijjarto said in Budapest on Friday. " | The difference between us and the others in general is that we speak honestly and openly about this issue. All of Europe does business with the Russians, but some deny this; we d…
(2024-09-21). Man City vs Arsenal clash headlines weekend's Premier League action. independent.co.ug 
London, UK | THE INDEPENDENT | Man City and Arsenal will meet at the Etihad Stadium late on Sunday afternoon, with the hosts looking to continue their strong start to the campaign and lay down a marker in their chase for an unprecedented fifth successive title. Manager Pep Guardiola has credited Arsenal for their way they …
(2024-09-21). EV Sales Collapse in Germany. wattsupwiththat.com Germany has suffered a "spectacular" drop in electric car sales as the European Union faces growing calls to delay its net zero vehicle targets.
(2024-09-21). Just Another Frivolous Climate Lawsuit. wattsupwiththat.com The U.S. Supreme Court may yet derail these well-laid plans. Energy providers turned to the U.S. Supreme Court in February after the Recktenwald ruling, asking the justices to disallow lawsuits of the kind Honolulu is bringing. We are likely to find out if the high court will hear the case early in 2025.
(2024-09-21). Equinor abandons 'blue' hydrogen plans. wattsupwiththat.com The problem for Equinor's German project was that it could not find enough customers to buy the hydrogen it proposed to produce.
(2024-09-21). "Exxon Knew": More Rebuttal (again). wattsupwiththat.com
(2024-09-21). Tech Giant Secures Deal To Bring Back Reactor At Infamous Nuclear Power Plant. wattsupwiththat.com The agreement would bring back Unit 1 at Three Mile Island, which was shuttered in 2019 for "economic reasons," according to Constellation's statement. Unit 1 is adjacent to the Unit 2 reactor that caused the worst nuclear meltdown in U.S. history on March 28, 1979, which results in 40% of people evacuating the area.
(2024-09-21). Reeves, Rayner disguised £000s cash for clothes as 'office support' etc. skwawkbox.org 
Labour front bench's clothing addiction continues to unravel Keir Starmer has been exposed, along with his wife, accepting tens of thousands of pounds in designer clothes from a hugely wealthy donor and, after initial attempts by his stooges to explain away the donor-funded splurges as just part of the job or even to claim they …
(2024-09-21). Major theatrics in Melbourne! independentaustralia.net 
(2024-09-21). Conservatives resort to bullying teenager over protest cosplay. independentaustralia.net 
(2024-09-21). SMART-TD union announces deal at BNSF, paving way for 1-person train crews. wsws.org The contract would eliminate thousands of conductor positions, a longstanding goal of management across all the major railroads.
(2024-09-21). Goa CM Pramod Sawant Hails 'One Nation, One Election' as Historic Move. devdiscourse.com Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has hailed the Union cabinet's approval of the 'one nation, one election' proposal, describing it as a 'historic' move that will be both cost-effective and governance-friendly.
(2024-09-21). Who is Rinson Jose, Kerala-born businessman linked to Lebanon pager blasts? ptcnews.tv Lebanon pager blasts: Rinson Jose, a Kerala-born Norwegian businessman, has been accused of selling pagers linked to the Lebanon blasts through his company Norta Global, according to Hungarian news site Telex. | Norta Global, based in Sofia, Bulgaria, also took down its website on Thursday, which highlighted its services in technology consultancy. The Norta office could also not be located at its accused address.The Bulgarian national security agency initiated an investigation into the claims and denied on Friday that the company had any involvement in the delivery of pagers to Hezbollah.They noted that the firm…
(2024-09-21). Maharashtra Minister flees on bike as residents complain about damaged roads. ummid.com Maharashtra Rural Development Minister Girish Mahajan two days ago faced the ire of local residents complaining about the poor condition of roads as he rode a motorcycle stuck in mud.
(2024-09-21). MHT CET Pharmacy 2024 Merit List Today – Direct Link to Check. ummid.com Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell is set to publish today i.e. Wednesday September 18, 2024 on its official website ph2024.mahacet.org Provisional Merit List containing the names of the students who have registered for admission to First Year Undergraduate B Pharmacy and Postgraduate Pharm D courses for the year 2024-25.
(2024-09-21). Iran: Attack on our envoy in Lebanon 'blatant violation' of intl. law. presstv.ir A senior Iranian diplomat strongly condemns the Israeli attack on the country's ambassador to Beirut during the latest explosions of communication devices across Lebanon as a 'blatant violation' of international law.
(2024-09-21). UN Envoy Asserts Iran's Right to Respond to Israel for Injuring Beirut Ambassador. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran's ambassador to the United Nations said Tehran reserves the right under the international law to take all necessary measures to respond to the Zionist regime for the explosions of pagers in Beirut that injured the Iranian envoy in Lebanon.
(2024-09-21). From Ukraine to Palestine: The challenges of consistent internationalism. links.org.au 
Blanca Missé — Many activists recognize in theory that movements face the same decadent global capitalism and its imperialist state system. However, international and regional politics shape these resistance struggles, making it hard for them to unite against their common enemy.
(2024-09-21). Ukraine bans Telegram on government devices amid national security concerns. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: Ukraine has imposed a ban on the use of Telegram messaging platform on official devices issued to government, military personnel, and critical infrastructure employees. The National Security and Defence Council (Rnbo) of Ukraine made the decision to reduce security risks associated with Russia, which has been at war with Ukraine since its full-scale invasion in 2022.The Rnbo highlighted that Telegram has been actively exploited by Russian forces for cyber-attacks, phishing, malware distribution, tracking user locations, and guiding missile strikes. This decision was reached following a meeting of k…
(2024-09-21). Why is the US Government Trying to Censor African Media? libya360.wordpress.com BreakThrough News Days after US Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced sanctions against Russian state broadcaster RT and other non-western-aligned media platforms, Meta banned the accounts of African Stream, a Pan-African digital media organization. Nigerian Investigative journalist and author David Hundeyin, explains how the attacks on Africa Stream are the latest in the US government's…
(2024-09-21). How Do We Observe the International Day of Peace in a Time of Genocide? truthout.org The International Day of Peace is marked around the world each year on September 21. But this year, as we mourn the deaths of more than 41,000 Palestinians killed by the Israeli military, I am struggling to find the words to express my grief. What is there to say that has not already been said — and ignored — millions of times in these last 11 months? How do we honor these lives and continue our… |
(2024-09-21). Lebanon and the Israeli Strategy of Intimidation. internationalviewpoint.org [This article was written hours before the mass terrorist act that targeted Hezbollah members through pagers in the afternoon of 17 September, thus enhancing its title's topicality.] | – | / |
(2024-09-21). Iran calls for global reaction to Israel's inhuman acts in Lebanon. presstv.ir The Iranian government urges the international community to react to the recent Israeli regime's inhuman act in Lebanon.
(2024-09-21). UN condemns Lebanon device blasts as violation of international law, possible war crime. scmp.com The UN rights commissioner slammed the booby-trapping of apparently harmless portable objects and using violence to spread civilian terror.
(2024-09-21). Families of jailed Tunisians to urge ICC to probe migrant abuse: Report. aljazeera.com Lawyer leading case says International Criminal Court must act with 'full force … to protect those most vulnerable'.
(2024-09-21). Inside the Hell of Israeli Prisons. internationalviewpoint.org The Israeli NGO Physicians for Human Rights-Israel (PHRI) was founded during the first Intifada by a group of Palestinian and Jewish doctors. The PHRI Prisoners and Detainees Department deals with all prisoners who are under the control of different Israeli forces. In this interview, Oneg Ben Dror recounts his observations in this hell. | – | / |
(2024-09-21). Brazil is burning. internationalviewpoint.org The fires and air pollution across the country demonstrate the insufficiency of government measures and demand popular mobilization for the climate emergency | – | / |
(2024-09-21). Israeli and international dehumanisation of Palestinians. thealtworld.com After almost a year of genocidal intent and action, the Israeli military
(2024-09-21). Javier Bardem condemns Israel's actions in gaza, calls for accountability at San Sebastian film festival. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Javier Bardem, an Oscar-winning Spanish actor, has blasted "the impunity" with which Israel commits "crimes against humanity" in its assault on the Gaza Strip. "What is happening in Gaza is completely unacceptable, terrible, and dehumanizing," Bardem stated during a news conference at the San Sebastian International Film Festival in Spain on Friday. "I believe that this Israeli government is the most radical government that Israel has ever had." urging the international community to hold those guilty accountable.The well-known actor said that Israel "is committing crimes against humanity and internatio…
(2024-09-21). To secure applause for Netanyahu, AIPAC lavished money on some congress members. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – AIPAC, the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, has made large financial donations to a number of Congressmen who enthusiastically cheered Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's July 24 address. | Concerns over the ramifications of hosting a political person charged with war crimes by an international court have been raised by this financing. Critics cast doubt on the degree to which donor power sways politicians and the political class in the United States, especially when it comes to their views on Israel's military operations, particularly those that are occurring right now in Gaza. | The…
(2024-09-21). Comicomment: Thin line between war and peace. ecns.cn September 21 marks the International Day of Peace. The UN General Assembly passed a non-binding resolution on Wednesday demanding an end to Israel's occupation of Palestinian territory within the next 12 months by an overwhelming margin.
(2024-09-21). 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.
(2024-09-21). National Assembly of Venezuela Adopts Repudiation Resolution Against European Parliament for Interference in Internal Affairs. orinocotribune.com The National Assembly of Venezuela approved the Draft Resolution in Repudiation of the gross interference in the internal affairs of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela by the European Parliament. | During the plenary session of Thursday, September 19, Deputy Blanca Eekhout presented the Draft Resolution in Repudiation of the gross interference in the internal affairs of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela by some far-right members of the European Parliament (MEPs). | The first vice-president of the National Assembly, Pedro Infante, expressed his support for the resolution and condemned fascism and racial supre…
(2024-09-21). Remigio Ceballos Designated as Venezuela's New Ambassador to China. orinocotribune.com The National Assembly of Venezuela authorized the appointment of Remigio Ceballos as the new extraordinary and plenipotentiary ambassador of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela to the People's Republic of China. | On Thursday, September 19, during the plenary session of the National Assembly, the proposal of the Permanent Commission for Foreign Policy, Sovereignty and Integration was unanimously approved after Deputy Desirée Santos Amaral presented the arguments on the merits supporting Ceballos' appointment as the new ambassador to China. | The deputy highlighted that until recently the nominee, Ceballos, serve…
(2024-09-21). 18 Years Since Hugo Chávez's Iconic UN Speech: Smells of Sulfur! orinocotribune.com On September 20, 2006, during the 61st General Assembly of the United Nations (UN) held in New York City, Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez showed his anti-imperialist character by saying, "Yesterday, the devil came here. Yesterday, the devil was here, in this very place. This table where I have to speak still smells of sulfur." | In this emblematic speech, Commander Chávez condemned the terrorist international policy of George W. Bush, then-president of the United States. | "Yesterday, ladies and gentlemen, from this very rostrum, the President of the United States, whom I call 'the devil,' came here speaking as…
(2024-09-21). Azerbaijan: Civil society demands attention to human rights and climate justice ahead of COP29. fidh.org Human rights organisations, including 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, highlight the urgent need to address serious human rights concerns in Azerbaijan in the lead-up to its hosting this year's United Nations Climate Conference (COP29), to be held in Baku from November 11 to 22, 2024.
11th September 2024. We, the undersigned civil (…) | – | /…
(2024-09-21). Azerbaijan: Unprecendent repression since January 2024. fidh.org In a joint letter, human rights groups, including 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, alert the new Secretary General of the Council of Europe, Mr Alain Berset, to the escalation of repression in Azerbaijan since January 2024.
| 240918 CoE SG Alain Berset by Obs defenders | – |
(2024-09-21). Switzerland's historical neutrality and NATO's pressure. uwidata.com The commission created by the Federal Department of Defense, Civil Protection and Sport (DDPS) has presented its report with more than 100 recommendations in 7 areas on how Switzerland should orient its security policy for the future. The report stated: "Cooperation with NATO and the EU should continue to deepen in order to achieve a …
(2024-09-21). Workers Strike Boeing, Stopping Production of the 737. internationalviewpoint.org
(2024-09-21). The Algerian people reiterate their rejection of military rule. internationalviewpoint.org
(2024-09-21). Macron scorns popular vote…and puts himself in the hands of the RN. internationalviewpoint.org 'The people have, through their own fault, lost the confidence of the government…Wouldn't it then be simpler for the government to dissolve the people and elect another?' Bertolt Brecht, 'The Solution', 1953 | – | / |
(2024-09-21). The Summer 'Uni', a barricade against the political right and social demobilisation. internationalviewpoint.org
(2024-09-21). Germany: A new polarisation is needed. internationalviewpoint.org The results of the regional elections in the German states of Saxony and Thuringia on 1 September 2024 indicate a rise in support for the far right which is as overwhelming as in many other countries. What a terrible feeling it is to have to hope that in both Länder a government led by the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) can somehow be assembled to confront the far right Alternative für Deutschland (AfD)! | – | / |
(2024-09-21). In a polarized world, the 34th International Conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent is a vital platform for principled humanitarian action. icrc.org
(2024-09-21). Brazil: Seminar marks the 75th anniversary of the Geneva Conventions and promotes international humanitarian law. icrc.org
(2024-09-21). ICRC Vice-President Dr Gilles Carbonnier: The international community must urgently take deliberate steps and lead towards effectively protecting civilians. icrc.org High-level Statement by Dr Gilles Carbonnier, Vice-President of the ICRC, at the 12th Meeting of States Parties to the Convention on Cluster Munitions, 10-13 September 2024, Geneva…
(2024-09-21). It is up to States Parties and the broader Convention community to defend and promote the norms of the Convention on Cluster Munitions. icrc.org A statement by the International Committee of the Red Cross and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies…
(2024-09-21). US lawmaker Rashida Tlaib slams racist image of her with exploding pager. aljazeera.com Cartoon published in National Review would 'incite more hate and violence against our Arab and Muslim communities'.
(2024-09-21). No, the UNGA resolution on Palestine was not a win. aljazeera.com The resolution passed but the vote demonstrated persistent flouting international law in favour of strategic interest.
(2024-09-21). CPJ to honor formidable journalists with 2024 International Press Freedom Awards. cpj.org
(2024-09-21). US agency tried to channel govt. funds into anti-Iran campaign: Report. presstv.ir A new report reveals that the US National Endowment for Democracy (NED) privately plotted to direct government resources into an anti-Iran campaign established after 2022 foreign-backed riots.
(2024-09-21). Sunday 10/20: 3rd i's 22nd Annual San Francisco International South Asian Film Festival. indybay.org The Roxie Theater, 3117 16th Street, San Francisco, Ca 94103…
(2024-09-21). Tuesday 9/24: The Dangers of Project 2025 and Christian Nationalism. indybay.org
(2024-09-21). Dr. Jemima Pierre: 'The Biggest Gangster in Haiti is the US Government'. libya360.wordpress.com BreakThrough News Has the latest UN military occupation of Haiti improved the country's security? Dr. Jemima Pierre says the answer is a clear "no." She joins hosts Eugene and Rania to discuss the deployment of Kenyan police to Haiti under a US-backed mission to supposedly "restore security." Pierre reveals how the US is working to…
(2024-09-21). Eating Pets or Devouring Sovereignty? Notes on Anti-Haitian Racism. libya360.wordpress.com Jemima Pierre Haitian refugees in the McCalla hangar in Guantanamo Bay Naval Base on Dec. 5, 1991. Photo: AP/Chris O'Meara It is not only JD Vance and Trump and their Republican friends who have been racist towards Haiti and the Haitian people. It is all the other people who — either by their silence or…
(2024-09-21). Haiti: Exclusive Interview with Jimmy Chérizier. libya360.wordpress.com Who is Jimmy Chérizier, aka 'Barbecue,' the Haitian gang leader? Pan Africanist Emergencies spokesperson Maud-Salomé Ekila spoke with the former police officer on behalf of African Stream to gain a detailed understanding of the man. Ekila sat down with Chérizier, whom some regard as Haiti's most powerful gang leader, in an exclusive interview to ask…
(2024-09-21). Qualcomm plans to acquire Intel. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA — Qualcomm, the American multinational corporation that creates semiconductors, software, and services related to wireless technology is planning to acquire Intel, the American multinational corporation and technology company that designs, manufactures, and sells computer components and related products for business and consumer markets.Qualcomm wants to acquire Intel, but the deal faces significant challenges: Sources revealed that Cristiano Amon, CEO of Qualcomm, is involved in recent negotiations to acquire Intel, the 50 year old company. Amon is currently exploring various options to mak…
(2024-09-21). Apple unveils new iOS 18.1 beta with exciting features. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA — Apple, the American multinational corporation and technology company, best known for its consumer electronics, software, and services, announced the launch of its new iOS 18.1 beta with exciting features.New iOS 18.1 beta: Apple's operating systems saw significant development recently, due to the new and exciting features that were added by Apple Intelligence. The company released its new iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS Sequoia 15.1, while the official launch is scheduled to take place in October 2024.New features: According to experts, the new released operating systems are witnes…
(2024-09-21). Typhoon Yagi wreaks havoc across Southeast Asia. wsws.org As with every major disaster, the effects expose the incompatibility of human life with the profit system based on exploitation and national rivalry.
(2024-09-21). Russian science remains open despite CERN'S unfriendly stance — science ministry. tass.com "At its 214th session, held on December 15, 2023, the CERN Council decided to discontinue CERN agreements on international cooperation with Russia upon their expiration in November 2024. We believe that this decision was taken under political pressure," the press service said…
(2024-09-21). FIDE General Assembly to consider full-fledged access of Russian athletes. tass.com The Ukrainian Chess Federation requested earlier that the International Chess Federation rule out its plans to consider resuming the Russian and Belarusian participation in international competitions at its General Assembly in Budapest…
(2024-09-21). A Revolutionary with a Heart: Pepe Mujica's Lasting Impact on Latin America. pressenza.com "In my garden I have not cultivated hatred for decades. Hate ends up stupidizing because it makes us lose objectivity in the face of things, hate is blind like love, but love is creative, and hate destroys us", these were the words of Pepe Mujica, the former President of Uruguay, a simple, humble, humanist man, with a clear vision of international relations and a great social fighter."Everything that is born is born to die," he said. And also: "We need hope, therefore, in spite of all the sorrows, I am an optimist. It is worth living life to the fullest. And young people should know that to succeed in life is to…
(2024-09-21). China's C919 plane carries out first flight using sustainable fuel. ecns.cn China's first self-developed narrow-body jet C919 conducted its first commercial flight powered by sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from Beijing Daxing International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport on Thursday, according to China Eastern Airlines.
(2024-09-21). EconoScope | Fed's aggressive rate cut reveals sluggish U.S. economy: analysts. ecns.cn The Federal Reserve (Fed) is clearly aware of the weakness in the labor market; otherwise, it wouldn't have resorted to such an unconventional move by cutting rates by 50 basis points right from the start, analysts at China International Capital Corporation Limited told China News Network.
(2024-09-21). Eknath Shinde Criticizes Opposition Amid Coastal Cleanup, Highlights Environmental Initiatives. devdiscourse.com Chief Minister Eknath Shinde took a firm stance against the opposition at the Juhu Beach cleanup event on Saturday, denouncing past criticisms of the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan. Speaking on International Coastal Cleanliness Day, Shinde remarked, 'When PM started Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, the opposition made a lot of allegations. But now we see the results of the campaign. We need such campaigns to eliminate the threats related to global warming, climate change. We initiated the deep clean drive and cleaned Mumbai, while others just cleaned Mumbai's coffers. So people are watching the work in the Vidhan Sabha, and they wi…
(2024-09-21). Participate in Mayo Clinic Health System's upcoming Transforming Community and Rural Healthcare 2024 symposium. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Getty Images Mayo Clinic Health System will hold its second annual national symposium, Transforming Community and Rural Healthcare 2024: Inspiring Partnerships and Scaling Collaborative Impact, Oct. 21—22 at the Mayo Civic Center in Rochester, Minnesota, and by livestream. This unique event will bring together healthcare professionals, community organizations, educators and researchers. Presentations and discussions will address the most pressing healthcare issues facing rural America, including workforce shortages, challenges in coordination of care, behavioral health and health…
(2024-09-21). Space: A new frontier for exploring stem cell therapy. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Stem cells grown in microgravity aboard the International Space Station (ISS) have unique qualities that could one day help accelerate new biotherapies and heal complex disease, two Mayo Clinic researchers say. The research analysis by Fay Abdul Ghani and Abba Zubair, M.D., Ph.D., published in NPJ Microgravity, finds microgravity can strengthen the regenerative potential of cells. Dr. Zubair is a laboratory medicine expert and medical director for the Center for Regenerative Biotherapeutics at Mayo Clinic…
(2024-09-21). PTI approaches SC against NA speaker's letter to ECP. gnnhd.tv 
ECP had been asked to clarify the matter of the National Assembly speaker before the court…
(2024-09-21). Scratch a Liberal: European Elite Swings Right to Crush the Left. sputnikglobe.com For years the neoliberal ruling class in Europe has warned about what they describe as the far-right parties in their countries. They cautioned that parties like the Alternative for Germany (AfD), and the National Rally (RN) in France represent a dangerous and potentially violent swing toward fascism.
(2024-09-21). TikTok Likely Coerced Into Scrubbing Sputnik Ahead of Pivotal US Vote to 'Get Feds Off Their Back'. sputnikglobe.com Hugely popular video-sharing platform TikTak removed Sputnik International's account without warning on Saturday, providing no explanation for its decision. Sputnik asked a leading US military and intelligence analyst and former Washington insider about the likely motive of the move.
(2024-09-21). Switzerland's historical neutrality and NATO's pressure. unitedworldint.com Neutrality has become an issue of war or peace. The commission created by the Federal Department of Defense, Civil Protection and Sport (DDPS) has presented its report with more than 100 recommendations in 7 areas on how Switzerland should orient its security policy for the future. The report stated: "Cooperation with NATO and the EU …
(2024-09-21). Afghanistan: Oral statement at the United Nations Human Rights Council. fidh.org On 10 September 2024, the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) delivered an oral statement during the Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on the situation of human rights in Afghanistan. The statement, prepared with FIDH's member organisation Armanshahr/OPEN ASIA, calls on the UN Human Rights Council to escalate its response to the situation in the country and to establish a new independent international accountability mechanism. Read the oral statement below.
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(2024-09-21). Launch of an international support committee for freedoms in Tunisia. fidh.org
(2024-09-21). Rutgers researchers are exploring the impact of microplastics on the digestive system. whyy.org
(2024-09-21). The real impact of the Teamsters' non-endorsement. gnnhd.tv 
The International Brotherhood of Teamsters, one of the US's largest and best-known labor unions, has declined to endorse a candidate for president, citing major political divides among its membership, as well as dissatisfaction with each major candidate's sta…
(2024-09-21). Funeral of Palestinian teenager killed in Israel West Bank raid. presstv.ir Mourners gather for the funeral of 16-year-old Palestinian teenager Lujain Osama Musleh.
(2024-09-21). Ayaƒüƒ± sakat gàºvercin "Pa≈üa", tek bacaƒüƒ±nƒ± kaybeden i≈üàßiye yolda≈ü oldu. aa.com.tr Samsun'un ƒ∞lkadƒ±m ilàßesinde ya≈üayan bedensel engelli 65 ya≈üƒ±ndaki Ahmet Gàºney, oƒülunun yavruyken kedi saldƒ±rƒ±sƒ±ndan kurtardƒ±ƒüƒ± ayaƒüƒ± sakat gàºvercin "Pa≈üa"yƒ± yanƒ±ndan ayƒ±rmƒ±yor.
(2024-09-21). Sri Lankalƒ±lar yeni devlet ba≈ükanlarƒ±nƒ± seàßmek iàßin sandƒ±k ba≈üƒ±na gitti. aa.com.tr Sri Lanka'da halk, devlet ba≈ükanlƒ±ƒüƒ± seàßimi iàßin oy kullanmaya ba≈üladƒ±.
(2024-09-21). Voting under way in first Sri Lanka election since economic collapse. aljazeera.com While the economy has stabilised, many people are suffering as a result of austerity measures backed by the IMF.
(2024-09-21). Sri Lanka's debt default. cadtm.org
(2024-09-21). Sri Lanka begins counting of votes as polling ends. geo.tv 
More than 17 million people are eligible to vote in election, with more than 63,000 police deployed to protect polling booths and counting centres
(2024-09-21). Divulga diario de Sri Lanka carta de parlamentarios a favor de Cuba. radiohc.cu La Habana, 21 sep (RHC) El diario Sri Lankan Guardian divulga hoy la carta para el presidente estadounidense, Joe Biden, de casi 600 parlamentarios internacionales en demanda de eliminar a Cuba de la lista de Estados presuntos patrocinadores del terrorismo.
(2024-09-21). Sri Lanka votes in first election since economic collapse that ousted president. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-09-21). Antalya'da feci kaza: Yolcu otobàºsຠdevrildi àßok sayƒ±da yaralƒ± var. yenisafak.com 
Antalya'nƒ±n Korkuteli ilàßesi Yukarƒ± Karaman Mahallesi mevkisinde yaƒümurun etkisi ile kontrolden à߃±kan Mercedes marka yolcu otobàºsຠdevrildi. ƒ∞lk bilgilere gà∂re 10 ki≈üinin yaralandƒ±ƒüƒ± kazada, yaralƒ±lara ilk màºdahale yolculuk yapan vatanda≈ülardan geldi. Yol trafiƒüe kapatƒ±lƒ±rken bà∂lgeye àßok sayƒ±da ambulans sevk edildi.Kazada yaralanan yolculardan 7'si ayakta tedavi edilirken, 3 yaral…
(2024-09-21). Arnavutkà∂y'deki kereste atà∂lyesinde yangƒ±n: 1 ki≈üi hayatƒ±nƒ± kaybetti. yenisafak.com 
Hacƒ±ma≈ülƒ± Mahallesi Hacƒ±ma≈ülƒ± Caddesi'ndeki tek katlƒ± kereste atà∂lyesinde sebebi bilinmeyen nedenle yangƒ±n à߃±ktƒ±. Haber verilmesi àºzerine bà∂lgeye emniyet, itfaiye ve saƒülƒ±k ekipleri sevk edildi. Emniyet ekipleri àßevrede gàºvenlik à∂nlemi alƒ±rken, itfaiye gà∂revlileri de yangƒ±nƒ± sà∂ndàºrmek iàßin àßalƒ±≈üma ba≈ülattƒ&plu…
(2024-09-21). AK Parti'nin 8. Bàºyàºk Olaƒüan Kongre sàºreci ba≈üladƒ±. aa.com.tr AK Parti'nin 8. Bàºyàºk Olaƒüan Kongre sàºreci, bugàºn yapƒ±lacak mahalle delege seàßimiyle ba≈üladƒ±.