(2024-09-24). What Is BRICS Pay: All You Need to Know. infobrics.org The concept of BRICS stems from a group of nations or economic bloc aiming to join forces—Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa—to facilitate trade and financial transactions within its member states…
(2024-09-24). An 'Indo-Russian' Eurasia‚àí the Deepening of Strategic Cooperation. infobrics.org The recent summit between Indian PM Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir [Putin] on July 8-9 was a strong reiteration of the strong and strategic partnership between India and Russia which has survived the test of time since the Cold War era of 1971 (then USSR)…
(2024-09-24). Samsung workers in India continue their strike and demand recognition of union. peoplesdispatch.org According to CITU, Samsung spends less than 0.3% of its annual production value in India on labor costs, and has operated in the country for 16 years without any union…
(2024-09-24). '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.
(2024-09-24). PM meets Ukraine's Zelenskyy in US, reaffirms support for peaceful resolution of conflict. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in New York on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) session, where he reiterated India's commitment to supporting a peaceful resolution of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and restoring stability to the region.Taking to social media platform X (formerly Twitter), PM Modi shared photos of his meeting with President Zelenskyy, expressing India's dedication to strengthening bilateral relations and promoting peace. He stated, "Met President Zelenskyy in New York. We are committed to implementing the outcomes…
(2024-09-24). PEC Condemns Murder of Indian Journalist Salman Ali Khan. pressenza.com Geneva: Press Emblem Campaign (PEC), the global media safety and rights, expressed shock over the killing of journalist Salman Ali Khan (35) in Madhya Pradesh of central India and demanded a fair probe into the murder so that the perpetrators can be booked under the law. The Rajgarh-based local television reporter was targeted by unidentified gunmen in the evening hours of 17 September. The local police guess it was a result of personal disputes between the victim and one Shahrukh. | "India continues to be a dangerous country for working journalists after Pakistan in the region where the media persons are regu…
(2024-09-24). Jan Breman & Marcel van der Linden: Migration: A View From Below. newleftreview.org Against both the catastrophist and 'win-win' perspectives on immigration, this class-based examination shows that in-country and in-region movement far outstrips the traffic on the 'migratory corridors' joining poor countries to rich. Fieldwork from India and Indonesia reveals the social determinants shaping the conditions of departure.
(2024-09-24). Kamala Harris more popular than Trump among Asian-Americans, Pacific Islanders, poll finds. scmp.com While Harris' Asian Indian heritage is important to some, her gender may be a bigger factor for AAPI voters, particularly women and younger generations.
(2024-09-24). Netanyahu Is Coming To New York City And Will Be Greeted By Mass Protest. popularresistance.org Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to deliver an address at the United Nations General Assembly later this week. On Thursday, September 26, several anti-imperialist organizations, organized under the Shut it Down For Palestine Coalition, are holding a demonstration denouncing Netanyahu's visit and demanding that he be arrested for genocide and crimes against humanity. | In August, International Criminal Court (ICC) Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan urged ICC judges to rule on his request for arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant. Khan had applied for arrest warrants back…
(2024-09-24). The Left Wins Presidential Election In Sri Lanka. popularresistance.org On September 22, 2024, the Sri Lankan election authority announced that Anura Kumara Dissanayake of the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP)-led National People's Power (NPP) alliance won the presidential election. Dissanayake, who has been the leader of the left-wing JVP since 2014, defeated thirty-seven other candidates, including the incumbent president Ranil Wickremesinghe of the United National Party (UNP) and his closest challenger Sajith Premadasa of the Samagi Jana Balawegava. The traditional parties that dominated Sri Lankan politics — such as the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) and the UNP — a…
(2024-09-24). PM Narendra Modi engages with Sikh delegation in New York. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a meeting with several members of the Sikh community during his visit to the United States, where community leaders expressed their gratitude for the various initiatives undertaken by his government to support Sikhs. The meeting took place in New York, and attendees described the atmosphere as warm and positive.Jasdip Singh Jassee from the Sikhs of America organization shared his enthusiasm after the meeting, stating, "We were so happy, and what a positive feeling we had after the meeting. We greeted the Prime Minister as soon as he walked into the room with the S…
(2024-09-24). PM Narendra Modi holds talks with Sikh delegation in New York. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a meeting with several members of the Sikh community during his visit to the United States, where community leaders expressed their gratitude for the various initiatives undertaken by his government to support Sikhs. The meeting took place in New York, and attendees described the atmosphere as warm and positive.Jasdip Singh Jassee from the Sikhs of America organization shared his enthusiasm after the meeting, stating, "We were so happy, and what a positive feeling we had after the meeting. We greeted the Prime Minister as soon as he walked into the room with the S…
(2024-09-24). Iran President Pezeshkian Lashes Israel & U.S. In UNGA Speech, Lists Prerequisites For World Peace. hindustantimes.com In a powerful address at the UN General Assembly, Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian launched a scathing attack on Israel and the U.S., accusing them of destabilising global peace efforts. Pezeshkian outlined controversial prerequisites for achieving world peace, calling for dramatic shifts in international relations. Watch the video for full speech.
(2024-09-24). The Left Wins Presidential Election in Sri Lanka. orinocotribune.com Anura Kumara Dissanayake of the left-wing National People's Power alliance won a historic victory in Sri Lanka's presidential elections. | On September 22, 2024, the Sri Lankan election authority announced that Anura Kumara Dissanayake of the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP)-led National People's Power (NPP) alliance won the presidential election. Dissanayake, who has been the leader of the left-wing JVP since 2014, defeated thirty-seven other candidates, including the incumbent president Ranil Wickremesinghe of the United National Party (UNP) and his closest challenger Sajith Premadasa of the Samagi Jana Balawega…
(2024-09-24). Insights | French computer scientist: China has a big chance in AI development. ecns.cn China has a big chance in AI development thanks to its large population, the same language, and a lot of computer infrastructure, said French professor Jean-Gabriel Ganascia, a computer scientist and philosopher at Sorbonne University, in an exclusive interview with China News Network at the Tsinghua Higher Education Forum in Beijing.
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(2024-09-24). Decision reserved on establishment of election tribunals in Punjab. gnnhd.tv 
Court reserved the judgment of the case related to the establishment of the Election Tribunal in Punjab…
(2024-09-24). Tensions mount as Punjab Governor rejects VC summaries. gnnhd.tv 
Governor Haider rejected all 13 summaries presented for VC appointments…
(2024-09-24). Punjab to recruit 7,000 college teaching interns. gnnhd.tv 
Provincial cabinet, chaired by CM Maryam approved the recruitment…
(2024-09-24). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 353: Israel Bombs Lebanon. popularresistance.org At least 274 Lebanese have been killed and 1,024 have been wounded by Israeli airstrikes, the Lebanese Health Ministry said on Monday as Israeli bombings continue on dozens of Lebanese towns in southern Lebanon and the Bekaa Valley in the eastern part of the country. | On Monday morning, the Israeli army announced that it was going to engage in a "difficult day of fighting" in Lebanon, as its spokesperson claimed that Hezbollah was storing missiles in homes and civilian areas. The spokesperson illustrated a digital drawing made by the army as "proof" of his claims, calling upon Lebanese citizens — in Hebrew…
(2024-09-24). Starmer, never again to the Holocaust must include Gaza genocide. newarab.com 
Last week, Keir Starmer To those of us who have been paying attention, this dizzying level of cognitive dissonance might be shocking, if not surprising. There's no doubt that studying the Holocaust can be commendable in itself. However, it's essential to see this announcement against the backdrop of the…
(2024-09-24). Video: Starmer's '2019' Gaza heckler joined in 2022 to support him, now disgusted by him. skwawkbox.org Former Starmer supporter expects expulsion after being thrown out of conference and held by police for calling for an end to genocide The young conference delegate thrown out by heavies and held by police after asking Keir Starmer, during the 'human rights lawyer's conference speech, 'What about the children of Gaza?' spoke to an interviewer …
(2024-09-24). Video: Keir Starmer tells Gaza protester not slaughtering kids is so 2019. skwawkbox.org 
Disgusting inhumanity and arrogance is all a bit of fun for sociopath red Tory Keir Starmer's conference speech today was a long drone of slogans and nonsense — but he exposed the real dark heart both of the Zionism to which he subscribes and the war-criminal mindset of the Labour right he represents. A protester …
(2024-09-24). 'Israel Has No Right': Al Jazeera Managing Editor Slams Israel's Raid & Closing of West Bank Bureau. scheerpost.com 
(2024-09-24). Iran's Guards ban comms devices after strike on Hezbollah. newarab.com 
Iran's elite One of the security offici…
(2024-09-24). Iraqi factions say ready to back Hezbollah in war with Israel. newarab.com 
Amid a series of
(2024-09-24). Is Yahwa Sinwar dead and will Israel kill Hassan Nasrallah. newarab.com 
Following heavy blows to the Palestinian Hamas and Lebanese Hezbollah movements this year, rumours have circulated in recent days about the potential killing of both group's leaders. | On Sunday, unverified reports claimed that However, these claims were soon disputed and Israel's internal security agency, Shin Bet, believes Sinwar is still alive. | Reports of his death remained "s…
(2024-09-24). 'Operation al-Aqsa Flood' Day 353: Israel Launches Bombing Campaign on Lebanon as Hezbollah Retaliates. scheerpost.com 
(2024-09-24). US sends more troops amid Israel's strikes on Lebanon. rt.com 
Meanwhile, the IDF is preparing for the "next phases" of its military operation against Hezbollah | The US is deploying a "small number" of additional troops to the Middle East after Israel launched a large-scale military operation against Lebanon, described as the deadliest since the 2006 Israeli-Hezbollah war. | Pentagon spokesperson Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder announced the move on Monday but declined to provide further details on the number or mission of the American troops. | "In light of increased tension in the Middle East and out of an abundance of caution, we are sending a small number of additional US milita…
(2024-09-24). How Israel's tech warfare in Lebanon ignites supply chain fears. newarab.com 
On 17 September, Israel launched a This resulted in a
(2024-09-24). Israel expands war: Airstrikes kill over 270 people in Lebanon. newarab.com 
In what has been the deadliest day in nearly a year of The at…
(2024-09-24). Thousands flee southern Lebanon in search of safety and shelter. newarab.com 
(2024-09-24). Israel: 'Escalate to De-escalate'. scheerpost.com By Ray McGovern and Robert Scheer / ScheerPost Staff Writers In this week's episode of "Playing President," Ray McGovern, 27-year CIA veteran and briefer of five presidents, continues to make sense of the world to "President" Scheer, who prepared for this role through his decades as a journalist, including in-depth interviews with five presidents from …
(2024-09-24). Egypt to increase Israeli gas imports by 20 percent. newarab.com 
The This increase will see Egypt importing 1.2 billion cubic feet per day, up from 850 million cubic feet in July. | The revelation came last weekend when Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly announced at a press conference that there would be no…
(2024-09-24). Internet goes down in parts of south, central Gaza. newarab.com 
The internet was cut off in areas of southern and central "We regret to announce the halting of internet services in areas of Khan Younis and Deir Al-Balah because of the [Israeli] aggression," Paltel said. | "We are working hard to restore services as quickly as possible." | It is the second outage this…
(2024-09-24). Ireland president clashes with Israel embassy after Iran letter. newarab.com 
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(2024-09-24). Why is Israel planning to isolate northern Gaza. newarab.com 
Israeli media outlets reported that Netanyahu told law…
(2024-09-24). Turkey and Saudi Arabia use heads, not hearts with Assad's Syria. newarab.com 
In the background of Israel's genocidal war against the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, the normalisation process of Bashar al-Assad's Syrian regime came back to the fore with two recent events. | First, the Saudi embassy was opened in Damascus in September 2024, after multiple failed announcements. Chargé d'Affaires Abdullah al-Harees stated during the open ceremony the Kingdom's embassy's commitment In the same month, Turkey participated for the first time in an Arab Le…
(2024-09-24). Starmer deleted promise to ban MPs' second jobs from conference speech. skwawkbox.org 
Seems moneybags MPs aren't content with huge freebies and junkets Keir Starmer's speech today was almost free of substance — apart from his 'saving kids is so 2019' put-down of a delegate who interrupted his droning to call for Starmer's government to do something to help the children of Gaza being murdered daily in Israel's …
(2024-09-24). Why is Saudi Arabia investing $5 billion in Egypt. newarab.com 
Egypt's cabinet For Egypt's standing in financial markets, the implications were immediately positive, with sovereign bonds rallying to two-year highs. While the amount may not be on the same scale as the UAE's Economic ties between the two na…
(2024-09-24). The female MENA artists who stood out at the Paris Menart Fair. newarab.com 
For the international art community, whether in Dubai, Paris, or Seoul,…
(2024-09-24). Top MENA films to watch out for at the BFI London Film Festival. newarab.com 
The 68th Taking place over twelve days, from October 9 to 20, the festival features 253 films, shorts, series, and immersive works. This year's lineup boasts an impressive number of Middle Eastern and North African films and filmmakers. | Having covered the LFF for nearly a decade, I've learned that many of the MENA films in its annual program take a long time to secure worldwide distr…
(2024-09-24). Egyptians warned against travelling to Somaliland amid tensions. newarab.com 
(2024-09-24). Lammy criticised for 'Orwellian' Gaza comments at Labour meeting. newarab.com 
British foreign secretary Lammy's latest remarks come after the During his speech in…
(2024-09-24). Leading UK Conservative wears 'Hamas are terrorists' jumper. newarab.com 
A politician hoping to be the next British The phrase "Hamas are terrorists" was written on the j…
(2024-09-24). Morocco: doctors urge Rabat to facilitate volunteering in Gaza. newarab.com 
In On Sunday, 22 September, dozens of doctors flocked from across Morocco to Rabat to stress the urgent need for a streamlined process for those wishing to assist the over 200,000 injured in Gaza. | "We urge th…
(2024-09-24). Pakistani Taliban deny attacking a convoy of foreign ambassadors. newarab.com 
(2024-09-24). Polls show Harris gaining ground on Trump as views brighten. newarab.com 
US Vice President When asked about their views of Harris since she became the nomine…
(2024-09-24). Rev Munther Isaac warns Palestinian Christians are under attack. newarab.com 
(2024-09-24). Syrian families file complaint against regime for war crimes. newarab.com 
(2024-09-24). Syrians wary as Assad issues amnesty decree for deserters. newarab.com 
The move appears to some to be the latest step in Assad's attempts to pave the way to normalising relations with neighbouring Arab states and
(2024-09-24). UNHCR: 'Atrocious' Sudan war pushing refugees further afield. newarab.com 
(2024-09-24). Joe Lauria: The Madness of Antony Blinken. scheerpost.com 
(2024-09-24). Journalism Professor's Suspension Shows the Hypocrisy of 'Objectivity'. scheerpost.com 
(2024-09-24). Machinists Strike Begins at Boeing. scheerpost.com 
(2024-09-24). War Forever, Everywhere. scheerpost.com 
(2024-09-24). With almost 500 Starbucks stores organized, union drive goes forward. workers.org 
Cleveland Starbucks Workers United held "Red for Bread" actions outside stores across the country during the weekend of Sept. 20-22. Supporters held informational picket lines and leaflet distributions to educate customers and passersby on why Starbucks workers need a union. September was the third month that SBWU held hundreds of . . . |
(2024-09-24). Heritage sites key tourist destinations – Mashatile. sanews.gov.za Heritage sites key tourist destinations – Mashatile | Acting President Paul Mashatile has urged the South Africans to seize the opportunity to highlight heritage sites as key tourist destinations, contributing to socio-economic development, fostering people-to-people connections, and promoting social cohesion.
(2024-09-24). If You Want an Investment Portfolio Full of Dog Stocks Try Filling it With Renewable and Green Punts. wattsupwiththat.com Out in the real world where serious money talks, it is becoming obvious that the conclusion has been drawn that many green technologies, unless subsidised by the state, provide profit-free, second-rate solutions to problems invented around a politicised climate crisis.
(2024-09-24). Yes, Louisiana, there is a Scandal-"Pause" wattsupwiththat.com This confession that DoE indeed has copies of such a study on liquified natural gas exports strongly indicates that the administration has been telling a spectacular non-truth to the public about the basis for "this crazy LNG permitting pause [t]he consequences [of which] will be dire for the industry in four to five years, but they also carry national security implications now."
(2024-09-24). The U.S.-Canada Energy Relationship Is Underappreciated — And May Now Be Under Threat. wattsupwiththat.com While global markets have calmed since the 2022 energy crisis, geopolitical tensions have worsened, there is war in Europe and the Middle East, and economic nationalism and protectionism are on the rise. Uncertainty reigns, which makes the North American energy alliance Premier Kenney championed all the more important. However, a sector-by-sector cap-and-trade system designed to meet Canada's ambitious economy-wide 2030 greenhouse gas (GHG) goals is threatening this increasingly important partnership.
(2024-09-24). Wrong, Time, Climate Change Did Not Cause Flooding in Europe. wattsupwiththat.com The European flood discussed in the article was not unprecedented. The Danube River, which carried much of the flooding in Europe this year, had an even worse flood in 1997. Similar floods devastated Budapest in 1838, Vienna has always fought with the Danube, and there are many other longstanding historical records of major floods throughout history in the region.
(2024-09-24). Rachel Reeves's 'fiscal rules' are pointless and unsustainable — says Rachel Reeves. skwawkbox.org 
'Clueless' Chancellor's self-imposed rules don't work and she knows it Rachel Reeves's speech at Labour's conference has been rightly derided as drab, smug and devoid of ideas — as it was always going to be. But Reeves is intelligent enough — or was, a couple of decades ago, to know that she is talking complete …
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(2024-09-24). Who received funds from Schwartz and Reisman. justpeaceadvocates.ca Donations made by the THE GERALD SCHWARTZ & HEATHER REISMAN FOUNDATION BN 138445580RR0001 from 1997 to 2023 Source: A-2023-172181 T1236 — 138445580RR0001 — 1992 to 2022 FPE SRF (with data included from 1997 to 2022) Info for 2023 was added from the CRA portal Over $424 Million was included in filing from 1997 to 2023 …
(2024-09-24). Make the Pets Great Again. independentaustralia.net 
(2024-09-24). The Trump/Harris debate: Implications of both arguments. independentaustralia.net 
(2024-09-24). Haifa and More: While Israel Massacres, Hezbollah Advances. orinocotribune.com By Khalil Nasrallah — Sep 24, 2024 | The occupation state's now-daily killing rampages across Lebanon have not disrupted Hezbollah's ability to retaliate. Importantly, the resistance intends to meet Israel's every crass massacre with a qualitative military thrust into the enemy's depth and vulnerabilities. | A significant shift has taken place on the southern Lebanese front in the last few days. Barely had Benjamin Netanyahu's government announced its new war goal of returning displaced settlers to their northern homes and begun the transfer of military weight to the north before Tel Aviv launched a series o…
(2024-09-24). Transformation of global energy sector to meet COP28 goals 'feasible': IEA. aljazeera.com Meeting renewable energy and efficiency targets requires a huge push to boost storage capacity and grid connections.
(2024-09-24). What's the UN's new 'Pact for the Future', and why did Russia oppose it? aljazeera.com Like many UN documents, it's packed with big goals but is short on specifics about how to achieve them.
(2024-09-24). UAE's EDGE launches FADA space company. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA — EDGE, UAE's leading advanced technology group, established to develop agile, bold, and disruptive solutions for defense and beyond, and to be a catalyst for change and transformation, announced the launch of FADA, a new space company.EDGE launches FADA space company: EDGE stated that the launch of FADA will enhance its global competitiveness, strengthen capacity building, and foster next-generation solutions to establish a leading space science base. | FADA will focus on making a significant contribution to the UAE's economic transformation and achieving global diversification goals.FADA i…
(2024-09-24). Maharashtra CID Investigates Death of Sexual Assault Case Accused. devdiscourse.com Maharashtra's Crime Investigation Department (CID) has opened an investigation into the death of Badlapur sexual assault case accused, Akshay Shinde, officials confirmed on Tuesday.
(2024-09-24). Winter Fuel Allowance: ecosocialism versus ageism, austerity and poverty. internationalviewpoint.org On 10 September 2024 348 MPs (overwhelmingly Labour MPs) voted through regulations to cut the winter fuel allowance for all pensioners except those in receipt of means-tested benefits such as pension credit. In this article Liz Lawrence explores what this suggests for the direction of the Labour government and what remains of the Labour Left. She also discusses pensioners' poverty and resistance and how ecosocialists respond. | – | / |
(2024-09-24). Documents Reveal US Intel Cutout's Iranian Counter-Revolution Plans. popularresistance.org Leaked documents and emails obtained by The Grayzone reveal a seemingly covert effort by American regime change operatives to impose radical leadership on the remnants of Iran's protest movement against the mandatory hijab, in order to topple the government of Iran. | The initiative was spearheaded by Carl Gershman, the longtime director of the National Endowment for Democracy (NED), a US government-funded non-profit which advances regime change operations across the globe. Originally conceived by the Reagan administration's CIA, the NED has meddled in elections and sponsored coup leaders from Nicaragua to Venezu…
(2024-09-24). On Board The 'Handala': A Little Ship To Gaza. popularresistance.org In April of this year, I joined the crew of the Handala for the first leg of her voyage as she set sail from Oslo, Norway. The Handala is an 18-meter former fishing vessel from Norway. It is part of the International Freedom Flotilla Coalition (FFC) that has been sailing ships to challenge Israel's illegal and inhuman blockade of Gaza with successive voyages since 2010. As Handala began sailing For the Children of Gaza in April 2023, this is the second year of this campaign. The aims of our present voyage were two-fold. The intended final destination was the besieged and occupied Gaza Strip — presently unde…
(2024-09-24). Ajamu Baraka On Global Conflicts And Social Transformation. popularresistance.org In addition to risking a nuclear war with Russia, the United States is stoking greater conflicts in West Asia and China. Ajamu Baraka speaks with Clearing the FOG about his recent tour in Iran where he spoke to a cross-section of people about their concerns and the need for greater international solidarity. Baraka also discusses the responsibility of people, particularly in the collective West, to organize in order to change course away from militarism. He provides an analysis of the upcoming presidential election, the verdict in the case of the Uhuru 3 and why people must avoid aligning themselves with the rulin…
(2024-09-24). Kroger/Albertsons merger threatens to intensify grocery price gouging. peoplesworld.org 
PORTLAND, Ore.—Portland, Ore., seldom sees so many suits and ties. But for three weeks, Judge Adrienne Nelson's 14th-floor federal courtroom there was wall-to-wall with lawyers, national grocery executives, and hedge fund representatives. In a lockdown environment where smartphones and even laptops were banned, they were there to attend round one of the Federal Trade Commission …
(2024-09-24). 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.] | – | / |
(2024-09-24). Multiple European airlines cancel flights to Israel amid escalation. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – According to a report by the Israeli Channel 12, several European airlines announced canceling flights to Israel amid the steep escalation with the Lebanese group Hezbollah.Wizz Air, British Airways, Azerbaijan Airlines, and LOT Airlines announced that they will be canceling flights to Israel today as Israel. Meanwhile, the aviation giant Lufthansa announced that it will not be renewing flights to Ben Gurion Airport before October 14.Subsequently, Qatari national flag carrier, Qatar Airways, announced suspended flights to Beirut until Wednesday. "Due to the ongoing situation in Lebanon, Qatar Airways h…
(2024-09-24). OSCE's existence in danger – Europe might need a new security architecture. infobrics.org Problems with filling board positions in a timely manner and a poor reputation since the beginning of the Ukraine conflict show the OSCE's weak points. International developments will also influence the future of this organization.
(2024-09-24). Turkey Condemns Israel's Actions in Lebanon Amid Heightened Tensions. devdiscourse.com Turkey has slammed Israel's recent military actions in Lebanon, describing them as attempts to plunge the region into chaos. The Turkish Foreign Ministry urged the international community to take immediate measures against Israel.
(2024-09-24). World leaders prioritize Israel-Lebanon de-escalation on eve of UN General Assembly. haaretz.com In his farewell address to the international stage, U.S. President Joe Biden will not shy away from both the Lebanon and Gaza conflicts, U.S. officials have confirmed…
(2024-09-24). China Firmly Supports Lebanon in Protecting Sovereignty, Security – Foreign Minister. sputnikglobe.com BEIJING, (Sputnik) – Beijing firmly supports Lebanon in protecting its sovereignty, security and national dignity, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said at a meeting with Acting Lebanese Foreign Minister Abdallah Bou Habib on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly.
(2024-09-24). Global Condemnation Mounts As Israel's Strikes on Lebanon Leave Nearly 500 Dead. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Israel's recent airstrikes on southern and eastern Lebanon have left nearly 500 dead and over 1,600 injured, sparking widespread international outrage.
(2024-09-24). Drones for export: Russian display at ADEX 2024 show in Baku. tass.com ADEX 2024 international defense industry show opened in Baku on September 24. The Russian display for the first time features Lancet-E kamikaze drone. TASS reports about the exhibits…
(2024-09-24). Joshua Craze: Taxonomies of Hunger. newleftreview.org Death by hunger stalks millions in the Sahel and Horn of Africa—the upshot of West-led political and economic processes as much as climate change and war. Yet only a few instances can pass the demanding criteria for famine set by the humanitarian technocrats of the international bodies charged with its alleviation.
(2024-09-24). 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 | – | / |
(2024-09-24). A Soldier's Journey: New First World War Memorial In Washington Revitalises Classic Image Of The 'American Doughboy' #Soldier's #Journey: #First #World #Memorial #Washington #Revitalises #Classic #Image #'American #Doughboy' #USA #Russia #Biden #Ukraine #War #Palestine #Gaza #Israel #. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | America's inaugural national memorial marking the first world war was unveiled this month in Washington DC, on the birthday of war commander General John J. Pershing …
(2024-09-24). Iran berates Israel's unlimited immunity; calls for decisive response to regime's crimes. presstv.ir The Iranian deputy foreign minister for legal and international affairs underlines the urgency of a decisive action against Israel to stop its crimes against Palestinians.
(2024-09-24). Pegasus: The Spyware Brought by Duque. orinocotribune.com An international scandal hits Colombia after details about the acquisition of the "Pegasus" spyware were revealed during the government of former president Iván Duque. According to an investigation by Señal Investigativa, the purchase was made clandestinely, involving the transportation of large sums of cash and possible legal irregularities in both Colombia and Israel. | President Gustavo Petro revealed details about the transaction on September 4: The cash was airlifted from Bogotá, Colombia to Tel Aviv, Israel, on June 27, 2021. It was declared to the Israeli customs and deposited in the company's account on 3…
(2024-09-24). Venezuela Welcomes Leftist Kumara as President-Elect of Sri Lanka. orinocotribune.com The Venezuelan government, through its Foreign Affairs Ministry, congratulated the president-elect of Sri Lanka, Anura Kumara Dissanayake, for his victory as the candidate of the coalition of the National People's Power Party (NPP). | In a statement, the foreign minister of Venezuela, Yván Gil, on behalf of President Maduro and the Venezuelan government, expressed his congratulations to Kumara Dissanayake, who with 5,740,179 valid votes was elected as the new president of Sri Lanka. | "From Venezuela, we send our congratulations to the president-elect and his people, reaffirming our desire to advance in relations…
(2024-09-24). Far-Right Politician Henrique Capriles Resigns from Justice First, Criticizes Julio Borges. orinocotribune.com Former governor of Venezuela's Miranda state, Henrique Capriles, officially announced his "irrevocable" resignation from the national board of directors of the far-right opposition party Justice First (PJ), condemning meanness from Julio Borges. | Henrique Capriles is one of the founders of PJ and has been part of the political party since 2000, which fugitive Leopoldo López was part of before splitting and founding the Popular Will (VP) party. | This Monday, September 23, Capriles announced his resignation from the PJ board of directors through social media in a statement in which he made public serious complain…
(2024-09-24). Venezuela Welcomes Leftist Kumara as President-Elect of Sri Lanka. orinocotribune.com The Venezuelan government, through its foreign ministry, congratulated the president-elect of Sri Lanka, Anura Kumara Dissanayake, after his victory as a candidate of the coalition of the National People's Power Party (NPP). | In a statement, the foreign minister of Venezuela, Yván Gil, on behalf of President Maduro and the Venezuelan government, expressed his congratulations to Kumara Dissanayake, who with 5,740,179 valid votes was elected as the new president of Sri Lanka. | "From Venezuela, we send our congratulations to the president-elect and his people, reaffirming our desire to advance in relations of frie…
(2024-09-24). 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.
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(2024-09-24). 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.
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(2024-09-24). The Left in Latin America. Trends and Perspectives (I). uwidata.com By Sergio Rodriguez Gelfenstein Assessing the role of left-wing forces in Latin America after the elections in Venezuela is a real challenge that requires a conceptual review of the term "left" since, from my perspective, it is an outdated and decontextualized definition that does not reflect current reality, leading to errors that do not allow …
(2024-09-24). Portugal: Deadly forest fires. internationalviewpoint.org Seven people have died and 118 have been injured in the fires that have been raging since September 15 in the north and centre of the country. In just three days, 2024 has become the year with the fourth-largest area burned in the last decade. | – | / |
(2024-09-24). Workers Strike Boeing, Stopping Production of the 737. internationalviewpoint.org
(2024-09-24). Trump's Racism Brings Chaos to a Small Town in Ohio. internationalviewpoint.org We know racism stands at the center of Donald Trump's politics, but one recent absurd story shows just how dangerous it is. And it reveals just how profoundly sick is our society, that he still has the support of half of the electorate. | – | / |
(2024-09-24). The Algerian people reiterate their rejection of military rule. internationalviewpoint.org
(2024-09-24). 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 | – | / |
(2024-09-24). The Summer 'Uni', a barricade against the political right and social demobilisation. internationalviewpoint.org
(2024-09-24). When China becomes supreme leader in Africa. internationalviewpoint.org China aims to strengthen its economic and political influence on the African continent by promoting its methods of government. | – | / |
(2024-09-24). 'Russians At War' Documentary: From The Crimean To The Iraq War, Soldier Images Pose Questions About Propaganda #'Russians #War' #Documentary: #Crimean #Iraq #War, #Soldier #Images #Pose #Questions #About #Propaganda #Facebook #Twitter #Meta #Instagram #TikTok. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Questions surrounding the film Russians at War linger following controversy surrounding it at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). | TIFF faced protesters at a …
(2024-09-24). Leaked documents reveal U.S. intel cutout's Iranian counter-revolution plans. strategic-culture.su 
Leaks expose a secret effort by retired National Endowment for Democracy leader Carl Gershman to consolidate war-hungry neoconservative control over Iran's opposition, while channeling US government funds into his own pet regime change initiatives. | By Kit KLARENBERG AND Max BLUMENTHAL | ‚ùóÔ∏èJoin us on ,…
(2024-09-24). Cornell student faces deportation as retaliation for pro-Palestine activism. peoplesdispatch.org A Cornell University graduate worker is facing deportation after being targeted by university officials for Palestine solidarity organizing. The Cornell community is rallying behind British-Gambian international student Momodou Taal, who was suspended by the university on Monday, September 25 following his participation in a pro-Palestine action on campus. | "They will claim it's not a deportation but effectively it is," Taal
(2024-09-24). 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
(2024-09-24). Brazil: Seminar marks the 75th anniversary of the Geneva Conventions and promotes international humanitarian law. icrc.org
(2024-09-24). 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…
(2024-09-24). 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…
(2024-09-24). Burkina Faso's prime minister expresses interest in joining BRICS. tvbrics.com 
He believes this could contribute to fairer international trade…
(2024-09-24). South Africa Celebrates Heritage Day. tvbrics.com The holiday symbolises the versatility and national unity of the country…
(2024-09-24). For Harris and Trump, runaway US debt is the elephant in the room. aljazeera.com Both presidential candidates have unveiled costly proposals that would greatly add to the ballooning national debt.
(2024-09-24). Olivia Marsh to feature NewJeans' Danielle in debut album. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – NewJeans' Danielle went viral across social media after news circulated that she would reportedly be featured on her older sister Olivia Marsh's debut album, according to Pop Base and Koreaboo. According to South Korean news outlet Maeil Kyungje, this will be Danielle's first-ever feature in another song besides NewJeans. Moreover, it's reported that the song will be allegedly sung in English to reach an international audience., despite K-pop being popular when sung in Korean as well. Olivia Marsh to feature NewJeans' Danielle in debut album: NewJeans' Danielle to reportedly feature on her older…
(2024-09-24). Emaar Misr pledges $1 Billion in Egypt to expand luxury tourism. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – According to its founder, Mohamed Alabbar, Emaar Misr for Development, the Egyptian subsidiary of UAE-headquartered Emaar Properties, is likely to invest approximately US$1 billion in the Egyptian economy in 2024.In an interview with Asharq Business, Alabbar discussed the future plans of Emaar Misr while he was attending the celebration of Saudi National Day at the Marassi resort on Egypt's North Coast.Since its entry into the Egyptian market, Emaar Misr has played a leading role in the country's real estate sector, developing an investment of approximately US$20 billion over the years. This reflects a…
(2024-09-24). Unbelievable Incompetence: The U.S. Navy's Achilles Heel. counterpunch.org 
To many American nationalists and militarists, the U.S. Navy has long held the reputation of being the best and most capable navy in the history of the world. In popular culture, movies like Top Gun, The Final Countdown, and The Hunt for Red October, all made with the consent and support of the Navy, fill
(2024-09-24). Hoodwinked in the Hothouse. counterpunch.org 
Its title is Hoodwinked in the Hothouse: Resist False Solutions to Climate Change, is now in its third edition and can be accessed—for free— online. It was put together by "an international coalition of organization and activists," relates the "Hoodwinked Collaborative" that "was convened to produce and distribute the groundbreaking publication on false solutions to the climate crisis." "Authored
(2024-09-24). The Sri Lankan elections: JVP assumes responsibility for defending capitalism amid a deepening revolutionary crisis. wsws.org The election of Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake as Sri Lanka's executive president is a major international event that warrants careful examination.
(2024-09-24). Study by international researchers zeroes in on the natural origin of the COVID pandemic. wsws.org The latest research deals a fatal blow to the fascistic conspiracy theory claiming the virus was created in a Chinese lab in Wuhan.
(2024-09-24). Annual support to Russian regions will exceed $32 bln — Finance Minister. tass.com About 1 trillion rubles ($10.7 bln) are allocated annually for financing national projects…
(2024-09-24). Most UEFA members support allowing Russian U17 teams to play on neutral fields. tass.com Earlier, President of the Hellenic Football Federation Chrysostomos Gkagkatsis offered to return Russian youth teams to international competitions…
(2024-09-24). Draft budget includes $429 bln on national projects for next 6 years — Finance Minister. tass.com Among the main priorities, Anton Siluanov named social support for citizens and financial support for the country's defense and the needs of the special military operation…
(2024-09-24). Ukraine War Day #944: Cassandra Reviews Sitrep. awfulavalanche.wordpress.com 
Dear Readers: | Hopefully perusers of this blog are familiar with the personality of Mariana Bezuglaya, a Ukrainian Nationalist politician (Parliamentary Deputy) and well-known gadfly. Although recently booted out of her position on the National Defense Committee (most likely for being too outspoken), she continues her sharp-fanged criticisms of the Ukrainian Defense establishment and General Staff. | Mariana Bezuglaya | Bezuglaya recently returned from a tour of the Ukrainian-controlled portion of Donetsk, whi…
(2024-09-24). Insiders bullish on Hong Kong tourism. ecns.cn With diverse festive celebrations and newly added facilities, insiders expressed optimism regarding the outlook of Hong Kong's tourism-related industries during the National Day golden week.
(2024-09-24). Residents of Taiwan accused in cyberattacks. ecns.cn National security authorities are investigating three people with military backgrounds from Taiwan, accusing them of engaging in cyberattacks targeting the Chinese mainland, Hong Kong and Macao.
(2024-09-24). UN adopts landmark pact to tackle challenges. ecns.cn The Summit of the Future opened at the United Nations headquarters in New York on Sunday, with the adoption of a Pact for the Future, the most wide-ranging international agreement in many years.
(2024-09-24). Xi stresses imperative to give full play to CPPCC's political strengths. ecns.cn The Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) convened a grand gathering to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the founding of the CPPCC. The event took place in the auditorium of the National Committee of the CPPCC on the morning of September 20.
(2024-09-24). Voices rise against reviving China Initiative. ecns.cn There is growing opposition to reviving the controversial China Initiative under a new name, with warnings of harm to Asian American communities, a chilling effect on U.S. research and a waste of national security resources.
(2024-09-24). Xi hails nation's landmark space efforts. ecns.cn China will continue strengthening cooperation and exchanges with the international space community and sharing its capabilities and findings with other countries, President Xi Jinping said on Monday as he met representatives involved in the historic Chang'e 6 lunar mission.
(2024-09-24). Highlights from Science: Space Returns, Rocket Tests, Future Pears, and Ice Age Discoveries. devdiscourse.com In recent science news, notable events have made headlines. Firstly, a Russian Soyuz capsule successfully landed in Kazakhstan, bringing two Russian cosmonauts and one U.S. astronaut back to Earth after their mission on the International Space Station (ISS). The Soyuz MS-25 spacecraft touched down at 1159 GMT.
(2024-09-24). NSSF reports 15% surge in earnings to Shs 2.5 trillion. independent.co.ug 
Savers set to earn double-digit return on their contributions for the last financial year Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda's National Social Security Fund (NSSF) saw its earnings rise by 15% to Shs 2.53 trillion for the financial year ending June 30, 2024, driven by gains across its investment portfolio, according to the fund's Managing …
(2024-09-24). 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…
(2024-09-24). 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…
(2024-09-24). President Ramaphosa urges US business to invest in SA's growing economy. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa urges US business to invest in SA's growing economy | President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on US businesses to deepen their investment ties with South Africa, highlighting the country's renewed focus on economic recovery and structural reform. | Speaking at the SA-US Interactive Business Forum in New York on Monday, the President emphasised the progress made under South Africa's Government of National Unity (GNU) and the vast opportunities available to foreign investors. | He said this is a "timely intervention", referencing his first visit to the US since South Africa's general elections in…
(2024-09-24). Critical minerals sector key to driving global economic growth. sanews.gov.za Critical minerals sector key to driving global economic growth | President Cyril Ramaphosa has emphasised the importance of the critical minerals sector in driving global economic growth and sustainability. | By leveraging key sectors such as mining, energy, and manufacturing, the President said South Africa is set to improve its business environment and attract much-needed investment. | He was addressing the African Minerals Forum hosted by the Business Council for International Understanding (BCIU) and Prosper Africa on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 79), in New York, USA, on Monday…
(2024-09-24). The Left in Latin America. Trends and Perspectives (I). unitedworldint.com First part of an analysis of the Latin American "left". By Sergio Rodriguez Gelfenstein Assessing the role of left-wing forces in Latin America after the elections in Venezuela is a real challenge that requires a conceptual review of the term "left" since, from my perspective, it is an outdated and decontextualized definition that does not …
(2024-09-24). Taliban jams Afghanistan International broadcasts in Kabul. CPJ Staff
(2024-09-24). 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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(2024-09-24). Launch of an international support committee for freedoms in Tunisia. fidh.org
(2024-09-24). 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.
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(2024-09-24). Sri Lanka's New Leftist President Marks Departure From Political Family Rule #Lanka's #Leftist #President #Marks #Departure #Political #Family #Rule #USA #Russia #Biden #Ukraine #War #Palestine #Gaza #Israel #. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Sri Lanka has sworn in 55-year-old leftist politician Anura Kumara Dissanayake as its new president. There was no clear winner after the first round of votes from …
(2024-09-24). Sri Lanka's debt default. cadtm.org
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