(2024-10-03). A year after the attack on NewsClick, journalists in India call for a united fight against assaults on independent media. peoplesdispatch.org Many former NewsClick employees are struggling to find an alternative job even after months of unemployment due to the vilification and fear mongering campaign launched by the ultra-right government in India.
(2024-10-03). Bangladesh recalls its envoy in India. ummid.com In a major diplomatic reshuffle, the interim government in Bangladesh has recalled its ambassador in India.
(2024-10-03). Manipur, Attacks on Churches and Mosques – USCIRF Flags Religious Freedom in India. ummid.com In yet another embarrassing moment for the Narendra Modi government, the United States has once again flagged worsening religious freedom and condition of minorities in India under the BJP rule.
(2024-10-03). Buzz, Sheikh Hasina could leave India for Russia. ummid.com When will Sheikh Hasina leave India for Russia? It would be extremely difficult to determine the time.
(2024-10-03). There's more to Tirupati Laddu controversy than meets the eye. ummid.com The Tirupati laddu controversy is more than just a religious issue – it is a flashpoint in the ongoing battle for control over religious institutions and the identity of Southern India itself.
(2024-10-03). US Mission to India announces additional visa appointments. ummid.com The U.S. Mission to India has announced additional 250,000 visa appointments to help visa-seekers appear for interviews in timely manner.
(2024-10-03). India looking for dollar 'workarounds' — foreign minister. rt.com 
New Delhi's transactions with key partners, including Russia, have been made difficult by Washington, Subrahmanyam Jaishankar has said | New Delhi is looking to secure its interest and find "workarounds" in settlements with global partners, including Russia, as Washington complicates trade, Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar has said. He clarified, however, that India has no intention of moving away from the US dollar. | Speaking on Tuesday at an event at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, a Washington-based think tank, Jaishankar noted that India has "no malicious intent towards the…
(2024-10-03). India rejects 'malicious' US report on religious freedom. rt.com 
A government commission in Washington has repeated its call for India to be designated a "country of concern" | New Delhi on Thursday condemned a report by a US government body claiming that "religious freedom conditions" in India have "continued to worsen." | The document, The Indian Foreign Ministry…
(2024-10-03). India looking for dollar 'workarounds' as US complicates trade — foreign minister. rt.com New Delhi's transactions with key partners, including Russia, have been made difficult by Washington, Subrahmanyam Jaishankar has said | New Delhi is looking to secure its interest and find "workarounds" in settlements with global partners, including Russia, as Washington complicates trade, Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar has said. He clarified, however, that India has no intention of moving away from the US dollar. | Speaking on Tuesday at an event at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, a Washington-based think tank, Jaishankar noted that India has "no malicious intent towards the…
(2024-10-03). India-Russia Collaborate on Space Monitoring for Disaster Management. infobrics.org India and Russia discussed utilizing space monitoring technologies for risk forecasting and emergency response at their joint commission meeting on emergency management in Moscow. They signed a working plan for 2025-26, focusing on disaster management cooperation, including training rescue specialists, and agreed to intensify joint efforts for enhanced early warning systems and capacity building…
(2024-10-03). South Africa Should Strengthen Its BRICS Alignment. infobrics.org South Africa, as a key player in the global economy, has been a member of the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) bloc since its inception in 2009 hence the acronym BRICS…
(2024-10-03). Jaishankar says India does not share Japan's vision of NATO-like alliance in Asia. infobrics.org Russia backs India's pursuit of permanent membership in the UNSC.
(2024-10-03). '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.
(2024-10-03). Starmer Hands Chagos Islands to China-Ally Mauritius. dailysceptic.org Keir Starmer has given up the Chagos Islands, handing the Indian Ocean territory to China-ally Mauritius after 200 years of British rule.
(2024-10-03). India Monsoon Drying Up, Says BBC. wattsupwiththat.com As is often the case with the BBC's coverage of climate, the opposite is true. Far from drying up, India's monsoons have been getting wetter since the 1960s:…
(2024-10-03). Mexican soldiers kill six migrants during highway chase. gnnhd.tv 
The patrol found 33 migrants from countries including Egypt, Nepal, Cuba, India and Pakistan…
(2024-10-03). Jammu & Kashmir: New report details India's land rights violations since the abrogation of statehood. fidh.org
(2024-10-03). 'The Legend of Maula Jatt' release blocked in India. gnnhd.tv 
President of MNS Cinema Wing warned cinema owners in India to reconsider screening the film…
(2024-10-03). Dr Zakir Naik highlights events of leaving India. gnnhd.tv 
'I had gone for Umrah and when the accusations started against me, I never thought of going back to India'
(2024-10-03). 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.
(2024-10-03). Nearly 50,000 US Dockworkers Strike And Flex Collective Power. popularresistance.org At midnight on October 1, nearly 50,000 dockworkers across the US's East Coast walked off the job, shutting down ports across the coastline across cities including Boston, New York, Miami, and Houston. This is the International Longshoremen's Association's (ILA) first strike since 1977. ILA dockworkers are a lynchpin of the US economy. Ports affected by the strike include the Port of New York and New Jersey, the nation's third largest port in terms of the volume of cargo. "When my men hit the streets from Maine to Texas, every single port will lockdown," said ILA President Harold Daggett. "Everything in the Unite…
(2024-10-03). Biden's Big Snub To Netanyahu? U.S. Opposes Potential Israeli Strikes On Iran's Nuclear Sites. hindustantimes.com US President Joe Biden said that he does not support Israel's retaliatory strike on Iran's nuclear program to avenge the October 1 missile and drone attack. Biden said "no" while responding to reporters' questions amid mounting chorus in Israel to attack Iran's nuclear sites or oil facilities. He, however, said that he will be "discussing with the Israelis what they're going to do, but all seven of us (the G7 nations) agree that they have a right to respond, but they should respond proportionally."
(2024-10-03). Iran President Warns Netanyahu After Missile Blitz, 'If Israel Responds, Tehran Will…' | Watch. hindustantimes.com Iran President Masoud Pezeshkian has warned of a "stronger response" if Israel retaliates to Tehran's October 1 missile attack. "If it (Israel) wants to react, we will have a stronger response," Pezeshkian said in Doha during his visit to Qatar which hosts the top political figures of Hamas. Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu dubbed the Iran missile attack a "big mistake" and vowed to make Tehran "pay for it".
(2024-10-03). Netanyahu Lebanon Strategy Falters After Hezbollah Bleeds IDF? Israel Now Targets Civilians Crossing. hindustantimes.com Hezbollah's fierce resistance has dealt a significant blow to Israel's ground invasion of Lebanon, with the IDF suffering its deadliest day yet. As Israeli forces face intense ground combat and tank losses, the military is accused of targeting the Masnaa civilian crossing, suspecting Hezbollah of smuggling weapons. With escalating airstrikes and mounting casualties, could Israel be shifting its strategy?
(2024-10-03). Netanyahu's Big Admission After Hezbollah Kills 8 Soldiers In Lebanon: 'Israel Is In Tough War'. hindustantimes.com Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu reacted to IDF losses in its Lebanon ground invasion. Netanyahu, in a video message on Oct 2, admitted that Israel is in 'midst of a tough war'. Netanyahu's comments came after IDF's death toll in Lebanon operation increased to eight. Watch for more.
(2024-10-03). Putin Aide's Big Attack On Israel; Says Netanyahu's Real Motive Behind Mid-East Belligerence Is… hindustantimes.com The Permanent Representative of Russia to the United Nations, Vasily Nebenzya, has made headlines with a pointed attack on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Nebenzya claims that Netanyahu's recent actions in the Middle East are motivated by ulterior motives, particularly in light of escalating tensions following Iran's missile strikes on Israel. Watch the full speech for details.
(2024-10-03). Hezbollah Wrath On IDF? Israeli Soldiers Entering Lebanon 'Bombed': 'Enemy Tried To Sneak Around…'. hindustantimes.com Hezbollah group claimed fresh attacks on Israeli Army on the Lebanon border. The Lebanese group said its fighters targeted an Israeli unit with an explosive device. Hezbollah alleged Israeli soldiers were entering Lebanon when they were targeted. Watch for more.
(2024-10-03). Iran President Mocks Israel's Famed Iron Dome After Tehran's Missile Blitz; 'More Fragile Than…'. hindustantimes.com Iran has mocked Israel's famed Iron Dome air defence system after its missile blitz on October 1. Iran president Masoud Pezeshkian cited Iran's 'Op True Promise II' to mock Israel and said Iran's blitz proves Iron Dome is "more fragile than glass." He also warned Iran would give a more "crushing response" to any new Israeli mistake.
(2024-10-03). Israel Fires At Iran At UNSC Over Missile Blitz; 'Terror At Border, Missiles Overhead & Bullets…'. hindustantimes.com In a dramatic UNSC session, Israel's UN Ambassador Danny Danon unleashed a fierce condemnation of Iran following a staggering missile blitz that targeted Tel Aviv with around 180 missiles. Describing the situation as "terror at the border" and "missiles overhead," Danon vowed a "swift and decisive" response to protect Israeli citizens. Watch the full speech for details.
(2024-10-03). Israel Invades Lebanon: IDF Now Faces Iran-Trained Hezbollah's Deadly Radwan Fighters. hindustantimes.com In the latest episode of HT InDepth, we delve into the escalating conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, focusing on the faltering strategy of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) in Lebanon. As Hezbollah strikes back with fierce resistance, Israeli forces face significant challenges, including the recent loss of eight soldiers during ground operations. We explore the implications of these actions amid a backdrop of rising tensions following Iran's missile attacks on Israel. Watch the video for details.
(2024-10-03). Israel Lying About Troop Losses In Lebanon? 'Actual' Toll In Fighting Against Hezbollah Is… | Watch. hindustantimes.com
(2024-10-03). Israel Repeating Gaza Mistakes In Lebanon? Hezbollah Destroys Three IDF Tanks Amid Deadly Clashes. hindustantimes.com Intense clashes were reported as the Israeli Army continued its Lebanon ground invasion. Hezbollah militants on Oct 2 claimed to have destroyed three Israeli Merkava tanks with rockets. The group alleged the Israeli tanks were advancing towards the village of Maroun Al-Ras. Watch for more.
(2024-10-03). New Iran Strategy? Khamenei Skips 'Israel' Mention In First Address After Missile Attack, Blames… hindustantimes.com Iranian supreme leader made his first public address after massive missile attack on Israel. In a warning to Israel, Khamenei said that Iran is hopeful of 'getting rid of enemies' evil'. However, Khamenei made no mention of the missile attack the night before. The Iranian leader also slammed presence of American and EU nations in Mideast, as per IRNA. Watch for more.
(2024-10-03). Putin's Bold Support To Tehran After Missile Strike On Israel: 'West Thinks Iranian Attack Started…'. hindustantimes.com In a recent statement during an UN media stakeout, Russia's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Vassily Nebenzia emphasised Iran's remarkable restraint over the past two months amidst escalating tensions with Israel. He noted that Iran's missile attack on Israel did not occur in a vacuum, highlighting the complex backdrop of regional conflicts and provocations. This attack is seen as a direct response to the recent killings of key Iranian and Hezbollah leaders, which have intensified hostilities between the nations. Watch the video for details. Watch the video for details.
(2024-10-03). U.S. Calls Iran's Missile Attack On Israel 'Support For Terror', Iran Gives Fierce Response | Watch. hindustantimes.com Massive faceoff between the United States and Iran at the UN Security Council. US envoy Linda Thomas-Greenfield and Iran's Amir Saeid Iravani exchanged heated arguments after Iran launched 180 missiles and drones at Israel on October 1. Linda warned Iran and its proxies to take action against the United States or further actions against Israel. The Iranian envoy, on the other hand, accused the US, UK, and Western states of providing unwavering support to Israel, saying it has given carte blanche to this aggressive terrorist regime for all sorts of sinister behaviour.
(2024-10-03). Pentagon Declines to Comment on Whether Iranian Oil Facilities Are Potential Targets. sputnikglobe.com WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – Pentagon Deputy Press Secretary Sabrina Singh on Thursday declined to comment on whether Iranian oil facilities would be potential targets in an expected Israeli strike on Iran.
(2024-10-03). Comrade President? Change and Continuity in Sri Lanka. cadtm.org
(2024-10-03). Glenn Greenwald: Iran's Missile Attack On Israel Explained. scheerpost.com 
(2024-10-03). Glenn Greenwald: Who is Really Dragging the US Into Israel's Wars? scheerpost.com
(2024-10-03). For the First Time Ever There Will be a Vote in Congress on Blocking Weapons to Israel. scheerpost.com 
By Michael Arria / Mondoweiss Last week Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) announced that he had introduced legislation to block a $20 billion arms sale to Israel. The Joint Resolutions of Disapproval would prevent the delivery of offensive weapons that the State Department approved in August, just days before ceasefire talks were set to resume. The package includes …
(2024-10-03). Israel Planning Major Attack on Iran. scheerpost.com 
By Dave DeCamp / Antiwar.com Israel is planning to launch a "significant retaliation" attack against Iran over the Iranian missile barrage that targeted Israel on Tuesday, which was a response to several Israeli escalations in the region. Israeli officials acknowledged to Axios that the situation could lead to a full-blown regional war, which would involve the US. According to …
(2024-10-03). US-Israeli Rampage in the Middle East: Barreling Towards WWIII. scheerpost.com 
By Abby Martin / The Empire Files Journalist Séamus Malekafzali joins Abby Martin to talk about Israel's invasion of Lebanon, the assassination of Nasrallah, and the potential for war with Iran. They are also joined by Empire Files producer Mike Prysner. Abby Martin Abigail Suzanne Martin (born September 6, 1984) is an American journalist, TV presenter, and …
(2024-10-03). For the First Time Ever There Will be a Vote in Congress on Blocking Weapons to Israel. scheerpost.com Bernie Sanders on Face the Nation, Feb. 19, 2023. Screenshot. By Michael Arria / Mondoweiss Last week Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) announced that he had introduced legislation to block a $20 billion arms sale to Israel. The Joint Resolutions of Disapproval would prevent the delivery of offensive weapons that the State Department approved in August, just days …
(2024-10-03). West 'anxious' about Russian military — senior US diplomat. rt.com 
The "reconstitution" of Moscow's forces during the Ukraine conflict has surprised Washington, Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell has said | Washington is highly concerned about the rapid "reconstitution" of the Russian military and partly attributes this to Moscow's "formidable" ties with China, US Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell has said. | Discussing the Ukraine conflict in an interview on Wednesday hosted by the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, a Washington-based think tank, Campbell stated that "what we've seen over the course of the last two years is a reconstitution of the Russian…
(2024-10-03). Israel censors reports of damage to military sites by Iranian missiles. skwawkbox.org 
Govt has claimed it shot down 90% of missiles fired on Tuesday but video evidence suggests most missiles got through Footage of Iran's barrage of around two hundred ballistic and hypersonic missiles at Israeli military facilities on Tuesday evening shows a majority of them hitting their targets, leading to large explosions on the ground. Despite …
(2024-10-03). PDF of October 3 issue. workers.org 
Download the color version. Download the black & white version. Protests erupt as world condemns Israel/U.S. murder of Nasrallah WW Statement: On the murder of Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah Workers strike at Eagles, 76ers and Phillies stadiums U.N. diplomats walk out on Netanyahu's speech The billionaire companies behind Israel's bombs Download . . . |
(2024-10-03). Four people killed in Ukrainian attacks on Russian region — governor. rt.com 
Another 24 civilians have been injured in Belgorod Region, Vyacheslav Gladkov has said | Four people were killed and 24 others wounded by Ukrainian attacks on civilian buildings and vehicles in Russia's Belgorod Region on Wednesday, local governor Vyacheslav Gladkov has said. | Kiev's troops targeted around a dozen non-military settlements with artillery and drones, according to the governor. | "Yesterday was a terrible day for the whole of Belgorod Region," Gladkov wrote in a post on Telegram on Thursday morning. | Throughout Wednesday, the governor reported Ukrainian strikes across the region via his channel…
(2024-10-03). Ukrainian agents tried to kidnap minor from Russia — FSB (VIDEO). rt.com 
The plot targeting a Kiev intelligence officer's Russian son was part of a foiled infiltration attempt, according to the agency | An officer of Ukraine's military intelligence (HUR) has tried to use his agency's resources to kidnap his own son from Russia, the FSB security service has claimed. | The Russian service reported on Thursday that it had caught HUR agents illegally crossing the border from Lithuania to Russia's exclave of Kaliningrad. | "A secondary goal of the operation was the kidnapping and cross-border smuggling of an underage Russian citizen, who is the son of an HUR staff member," the statement…
(2024-10-03). West 'not ready' to shoot down Russian missiles — Zelensky. rt.com 
Ukraine is also disappointed with the volume and pace of NATO weapons deliveries | The US and its allies are delaying deliveries of weapons to Kiev and aren't yet willing to act as Ukraine's air defense, Vladimir Zelensky has said. | On Thursday, Zelensky met with the new NATO secretary-general, Mark Rutte, who hastened to Kiev just two days after taking over the job from the bloc's decade-long head Jens Stoltenberg. | "We will continue to convince our partners of the need to shoot down Russian missiles and drones," Zelensky told reporters, noting that "they are not ready yet." | Kiev has been trying to get NA…
(2024-10-03). Russia confirms liberation of key Donbass town. rt.com 
Ugledar had been an anchor of the Ukrainian front for over two years | Russian forces have completely liberated the town of Ugledar in the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR), the Defense Ministry in Moscow has confirmed. | Ukrainian forces had controlled the settlement since 2014, when the DPR declared independence following a US-backed coup in Kiev. Ugledar was a strategically important position, featuring high-rise buildings overlooking the surrounding plain. | "As a result of conclusive operations by the units of the 'East' group of forces, the town of Ugledar in the DPR has been liberated," the Russian Defens…
(2024-10-03). Highway Robbery: How Bad Trade Policies Make Life Unaffordable. otherwords.org Many of us know the pain of paying steep tolls, especially when a turnpike is taken over by a private company. | Now imagine you live in one of our hemisphere's most impoverished countries. Do that and you'll get a glimpse into how unfair trade deals help make life unlivable in many countries — and force countless people to seek a living in countries like the United States. | When a private company suddenly put up toll booths in the middle of a taxpayer-funded highway, local residents in El Progreso, Honduras were furious. | They knew the new fees would also hike the price of food, bus fares, and their dail…
(2024-10-03). In OtherWords: October 3, 2024. otherwords.org
(2024-10-03). Ex-Soviet state adopts 'LGBT propaganda' law. rt.com 
Georgia's president had declined to either sign the bill or veto it, passing the decision on to parliament | Georgian Parliament Speaker Shalva Papuashvili has signed into law a bill that curbs some LGBT rights and bans 'propaganda' of non-heterosexual relationships in…
(2024-10-03). Biden 'frustrated' by Israel — Politico. rt.com 
The White House reportedly accepts that it may be unable to prevent a "regional war" in the Middle East | US President Joe Biden is increasingly angry that he is unable to influence Israel's military conduct, Politico reported on Wednesday, citing two unnamed White House officials. | Biden and his aides have been "repeatedly frustrated" by Israel's war in Gaza, especially by the large death toll among Palestinian civilians, the report said. It added that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ignored US advice. | "As his influence over Netanyahu shrunk, the president's anger grew," Politico wrote. It ci…
(2024-10-03). Russia to expand diplomatic presence in Africa. rt.com 
Moscow plans to open embassies in Niger, Sierra Leone, and South Sudan, the Russian Foreign Ministry has said | Russia is actively working to increase its diplomatic presence in Africa, with plans to establish embassies in Niger, Sierra Leone, and South Sudan, a senior Foreign Ministry official has said. | Alexey Klimov, the head of the consular department, revealed this initiative during an interview with TASS on Wednesday, emphasizing that consular sections will also be integrated into these new diplomatic missions. | "At present, we are working on expanding Russia's diplomatic presence in African countries,…
(2024-10-03). African nation to increase state share in mining. rt.com 
Uganda has launched a national company to expand the country's mineral reserves | Uganda's government has established a national mining company to manage its commercial holding and participating interests in mining operations, according to the East African nation's minister for energy and mineral development. | Ruth Nankabirwa announced the move on Tuesday at a mining conference organized by the Uganda Chamber of Mines and Petroleum in the national capital, Kampala. | "This company will manage the state's commercial interests in the mining industry. It will do so through strategic partnerships with young devel…
(2024-10-03). 'Colonization of the soul': What made a European power fear this language? rt.com 
After many years of French language domination, former colonies in Africa are returning to their cultural roots | In the aftermath of the Second World War, the colonial system started to collapse. Many countries in Asia and Africa gained independence in accordance with the principles of self-determination stated in the UN Charter of 1945 and a UN declaration adopted in 1960. However, decades of dependence on European powers and their policies had significantly altered the destinies of Afro-Asian peoples and disrupted historical processes that had existed prior to the colonial era. | This is particularly eviden…
(2024-10-03). African state bans French TV show. rt.com 
According to Niger's authorities, the matchmaking program aired by Canal Plus stigmatizes African women | Niger's media regulator has banned the French channel Canal Plus from airing a romance-themed television show that the government says threatens the West African nation's values. Authorities in neighboring Burkina Faso had already taken action against the broadcaster. | The Bachelor, the show in question, is "non-protective" of the country's young population and "stigmatizes" African women, the Nigerien Superior Council of Communication said in a statement cited by the Turkish news outlet Anadolu. | "Follo…
(2024-10-03). Bank of England issues oil price shock warning. rt.com 
Global prices for crude have risen 3% on concerns about disruption of supplies from the Middle East | The escalating conflict between Iran and Israel could leave the global economy vulnerable to a 1970s-style energy shock, Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey said on Thursday, in an interview with the Guardian. | The warning comes shortly after Israel's invasion of southern Lebanon and Iran's subsequent launch of ballistic missiles at Israel. The prospect of an all-out regional war in the Middle East immediately sent oil prices surging as much as 3%. | Brent futures for December delivery was up 1.91% at $75.
(2024-10-03). Another right-wing election winner is sidelined in the EU. rt.com 
'Populist' these days simply means listening to what the people want, yet the Austrian leaders and media are trying to make it look borderline Nazi | Another right-wing anti-establishment party has just won the popular vote in yet another European nation, this time the Austrian parliamentary elections. But as long as the establishment elites can still figure out how to keep themselves in power by clinging to one another despite their nominal ideological differences, they really don't care. It sounds like a brilliant strategy. Let's see where it goes, shall we? | The elites in Austria, like elsewhere in Europe,…
(2024-10-03). Russia and China prove great powers can be good neighbors — Lavrov. rt.com 
The two countries are marking the 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties | Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi, have hailed the strategic partnership between the two nations in complementary articles published on Thursday. | Wednesday marked the 75th anniversary of formal diplomatic relations between Moscow and Beijing. The date came just two days after the People's Republic of China celebrated its 75th birthday. The Soviet Union was the first internationally recognized nation to establish formal ties with the new Chinese government, and helped it rebuild following the deva…
(2024-10-03). White Helmets are back! RT investigates what jihadi-linked Oscar winners are up to. rt.com 
The self-proclaimed NGO is allegedly working on another false-flag chemical attack in Syria | The White Helmets, a self-proclaimed civil defense group formed a decade ago in Syria at the height of the civil war, is back in the spotlight, after the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service RT's Saskia Taylor looks back at the shady origins of the group, which was generously sponsored by Western governments and lionized by Western press. She…
(2024-10-03). Democrats trying to take away free speech — Musk. rt.com 
The billionaire accused the US Democratic Party of trying to censor citizens under the guise of fighting hate speech | Tech mogul Elon Musk has accused the US Democratic Party of trying to stifle free speech in the country by claiming to combat hate speech and misinformation. | The billionaire made the comment following Tuesday's vice-presidential debate between Democratic candidate and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Donald Trump's running mate, Ohio Senator J.D. Vance, where they discussed a number of issues, including free speech and censorship. | Walz stated during the debate that he does not believe that…
(2024-10-03). P Diddy faces 120 new sexual misconduct allegations. rt.com 
The claims against the rapper stretch back to 1991 with some accusers saying they were as young as nine at the time, according to a lawyer | Rapper Sean Combs, also known as P Diddy or Puff Daddy, is facing sexual misconduct allegations from an additional 120 accusers, with some claiming to have been minors at the time of the offenses, according to lawyer Tony Buzbee, who is representing the claimants. | The 54-year-old three-time Grammy award winner and prominent hip-hop producer is already facing criminal charges for alleged sex trafficking, drug possession and firearm offenses. Last month, he was arrested a…
(2024-10-03). Latest drone technology showcased in Russia. rt.com 
The country's unmanned aerial vehicle industry is booming | The Russian Far East has hosted a major annual event dedicated to the civilian applications of drone technology. 'Archipelago 2024' included numerous competitions, as well as large-scale drills simulating various scenarios for using unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). | According to the organizers, over 3,500 participants came to Sakhalin Region to join the event, which featured more than 30 types of Russian-made drones. UAVs have multiple civilian applications, and the technology has experienced a boom in the country in recent years. This year's exercis…
(2024-10-03). Russia to boost spending on language promotion abroad. rt.com 
The government is planning to nearly quadruple outlay for the purpose in 2025 | The Russian government is planning to spend more than 1.7 billion rubles (almost $18 million) next year on promoting the Russian language outside the country, according to a draft federal budget released this week. The amount is nearly a fourfold increase compared to 2024. | The draft bill was approved by the cabinet on September 29 and is currently being considered by the Russian parliament. | According to an explanatory note attached to the draft budget, the outlay would nearly quadruple in 2025 compared to around 500 million rub…
(2024-10-03). Russia and China prove great powers can be good neighbors — Lavrov. rt.com The two countries are marking the 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties | Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi, have hailed the strategic partnership between the two nations in complementary articles published on Thursday. | Wednesday marked the 75th anniversary of formal diplomatic relations between Moscow and Beijing. The date came just two days after the People's Republic of China celebrated its 75th birthday. The Soviet Union was the first internationally recognized nation to establish formal ties with the new Chinese government, and helped it rebuild the country follow…
(2024-10-03). Israel is replicating its brutal Gaza playbook in Lebanon. newarab.com 
(2024-10-03). How did paper play an integral role in Zaha Hadid's designs? newarab.com 
(2024-10-03). Theatre play Ostan on asylum, profit over lives & 'Kurdishness'. newarab.com 
(2024-10-03). After Iran's rockets hit, Israel commits massacres in Gaza. newarab.com 
(2024-10-03). Australia charges woman over pro-Hezbollah protest. newarab.com 
"She was arrested and charged with cause public display of prohibited terrorists organisation symbol," said New South Wales Police. | Other attendees at the pro-Palestine protests, which took place in Sydney and Melbourne last week, also waved Hamas flags or placards with…
(2024-10-03). Australia helps hundreds of its citizens leave Lebanon, thousands remain. newarab.com 
Australia has secured 580 seats on flights departing on Thursday and Saturday for citizens, permanent residents and their families who want to leave Lebanon, Wong told a press confe…
(2024-10-03). Coates defends pro-Palestine views in 'hostile' CBS interview. newarab.com 
American writer and activist Coates faced what many said was an "aggressive" and "hostile" interview with US journalist Tony Dokoupil, who had accused the renowned American author of using his latest book, The Message', to call for the Coates and Dokoupil…
(2024-10-03). Four Iraqi soldiers killed in Islamic State group ambush. newarab.com 
Four Iraqi troops were killed Wednesday and several wounded in an ambush by the extremist Islamic State group, Iraq's Interior Ministry said. | The attack came days after the U.S. military announced that troops from its coalition against IS in Iraq and Syria Despite IS losing its so-called caliphate where it controlled large swaths of land in Iraq and eastern Syria in 2019, it continues to launch attacks through its scattered…
(2024-10-03). Fresh Israeli strikes on Beirut as nations ramp-up evacuations. newarab.com 
A Lebanese soldier was killed and four Red Cross volunteers were wounded in a rescue operation after they were targeted by The latest attack comes after an Israeli strike on an apartment in central Beirut late on Wednesday killed seven civil defence rescue workers in a rare attack in the heart of the Lebanese capital without prior warning. | "A soldier was killed and another was wounded as a resul…
(2024-10-03). Harris adviser meets Muslim, Arab leaders about Israel support. newarab.com 
A senior adviser to Vice President Harris'
(2024-10-03). Hezbollah's Nasrallah agreed to a ceasefire before assassination. newarab.com 
Lebanon's foreign minister, Abdallah Bou Habib, revealed on Thursday that Hezbollah's secretary-general, In an interview with American broadcast PBS, Bou Habib said that Nasrallah had agreed to a ceasefire moments before he was assassinated,…
(2024-10-03). As Israel invades Lebanon, Biden under pressure for no action. newarab.com 
As Israel The concern is coming from multipl…
(2024-10-03). Israel strikes Beirut for the second time, killing six. newarab.com 
Israel bombed central Beirut in the early hours of Thursday, killing at least six people, after its forces suffered their deadliest day on the Lebanese front in a year of clashes against the Hezbollah militant group. | It was the second airstrike within the Lebanese capital's city limits since border hostilities began a year ago. | Israel claimed it conducted a "precise" airstrike on Beirut. Reuters witnesses reported hearing a massive blast, and a security source said it targeted a building in the Bachoura neighbourhood, close to downtown, the nearest Israeli strikes have come to Lebanon's seat of government.
(2024-10-03). Israel 'used phosphorus bombs' in Beirut medical office strike. newarab.com 
The strike started a fire in the heavily-populated Beirut district close to Lebanon's parliament and UN headquarters, according to comments from the prime minister's office and the Lebanese parliament. | It hit the office of a medical centre run b…
(2024-10-03). Israeli army has wiped out over 900 Gaza families since 7 Oct. newarab.com 
The Israeli military has wiped out 902 The office says that the killing of entire family members has erased them from the civil registry. | The GMO also adds the army has killed 1,364 Palestinian families, killing all their members except one and killing 3,472 families, leaving only two survivors per family. | "We strongly condemn the Israeli occupation's crime of killing entire Palestinian families, and we also condemn…
(2024-10-03). Lebanese factions revive bid to fill presidency as Israel attacks. newarab.com 
Lebanon has not had a president or a fully empowered cabinet since October 2022 due to a power struggle in which Iran-backed Hezbollah has played a big part. Along with its allies, the heavily armed Shia group has insisted…
(2024-10-03). New Israeli air strikes target Beirut suburbs, border clashes. newarab.com 
(2024-10-03). Sadr bloc sues Iraqi diplomat on attending Netanyahu's UN speech. newarab.com 
(2024-10-03). Satellite images show Israeli bases damaged by Iran missiles. newarab.com 
Satellite images have revealed damage to areas of an The images from Planet Labs PBC show that rockets struck two aircraft hangars housing F-35 fighter jets at the A large hole can be s…
(2024-10-03). Ship carrying Israel explosives requests Portugal flag removal. newarab.com 
A The German-owned MV Kathrin is due to arrive in Montenegro on Thursday, where the explosives will be transferred to arms manufacturers producing weapons for Israel. The ship will also head to Slovenia to offload the cargo, according to Amnesty International. | Citing an u…
(2024-10-03). Walz and Vance agree on backing Israel against Iran in VP debate. newarab.com 
Minnesota Governor Although foreign policy did not get much attention on the debate stage, it was the inaugural issue of the night, specifically in…
(2024-10-03). WHO chief says Lebanon health system 'struggling to cope'. newarab.com 
The World Health Organization chief warned Tuesday that Lebanon's health system was struggling to keep up, after Israel escalated airstrikes and launched ground raids into the country. | "The death toll in Lebanon is rising, and hospitals are overwhelmed with the influx of injured patients," Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus warned on X. | "The health system has been weakened by successive crises and is struggling to cope with the immense needs," he said, adding that WHO was scaling up its response. | Israel shifted its focus last month from the war in Gaza, which was sparked by the October 7 attacks by Iran-backed H…
(2024-10-03). Yazidi woman freed from Gaza in US-led operation. newarab.com 
(2024-10-03). Coconut is not a racial slur, it's a critique of White supremacy. newarab.com 
There are moments in life that are so bizarre you feel as though you have stepped onto a movie set. I've found myself in utter disbelief twice in the last few weeks. | The first was watching Professor Gargi Bhattacharyya tell off the prosecution barrister in the case against Marieha Hussain for "not doing his homework".
(2024-10-03). A practical plan for peace in the Middle East>. newarab.com 
There will be no peace in the Middle East until the people of Palestine secure their unalienable right to life and liberty within a sovereign State of Palestine. | This is a right that Israel cannot deny or veto. It is a right that is enshrined in the UN Charter, many
(2024-10-03). Video: US official — 'I said [the lie about Israel not starving Gaza] would haunt us — and it has'. skwawkbox.org 
Stacey Gilbert, who resigned from US State Dept over big lie to protect Israel, breaks down as she talks about the government's butchering of her department's report that Israel was starving the people of Gaza A former State Department official who resigned over the US government's butchering of her report that Israel was (and is) …
(2024-10-03). Microsoft 'Buys' Nuclear Power Plant to Run AI — and it's Showing Us the Future. wattsupwiththat.com AI and nuclear energy are a marriage made in heaven it seems. It holds out hope for a more sensible energy policy in the U.K. to be developed after all. But expect to see all kinds of hand-wringing and hypocritical statements from the Government as it tries to make nuclear power palatable to its Left-wing supporters.
(2024-10-03). Who Should We Punish for the Fake Science Poisoning our Children's Futures? wattsupwiththat.com The celebrities and media who lend any support or comfort to those who manipulate the young to commit crimes based on flawed science are worse than those who encouraged flagellation to cure the Black Death in medieval times.
(2024-10-03). Labor's asylum strategy struggling to rectify Coalition backlog. independentaustralia.net 
(2024-10-03). Historic strike remembered as Victorian police dispute escalates. independentaustralia.net 
(2024-10-03). 5 Efficient Tips and Ideas to Enhance Your Photography. independentaustralia.net 
(2024-10-03). Kursk nuclear plant functioning normally — Rosenergoatom. tass.com "The first and the second units are operating without power generation," the press service said…
(2024-10-03). Gold Over America, GOAToberfest, Apple Butter Frolic and more in this week's 'Things To Do'. whyy.org 
On Saturday, book lovers can head to the
(2024-10-03). Haryana Election Showdown: Parties Battle for Power Amid Spiraling Issues. devdiscourse.com The intense campaign for the Haryana Assembly elections concluded with polling set for 90 constituencies. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) hopes to cement its dominance with a third consecutive win, while the Congress strategizes a comeback after a decade.
(2024-10-03). Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas): ICRC ready to carry out further forensic work. icrc.org
(2024-10-03). UK agrees to give sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius. aljazeera.com The deal includes the tropical atoll of Diego Garcia, which is used by the United States as a military base.
(2024-10-03). South America gets 'ring of fire' solar eclipse. aljazeera.com An annular solar eclipse known as the "ring of fire" was seen across parts of South America and Pacific islands.
(2024-10-03). UK Hands Sovereignty of Chagos to Mauritius to 'Ensure Future' of US-UK Military Base. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – The United Kingdom has agreed to hand sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius in a deal to secure the operational future of the joint US-UK military facility on Diego Garcia, according to a joint statement by the UK and Mauritius published on Thursday.
(2024-10-03). Historic Handback: UK Returns Chagos Islands Sovereignty to Mauritius. devdiscourse.com In a historic move, the UK has agreed to return the sovereignty of the Chagos Islands, including the strategically significant Diego Garcia atoll, to Mauritius. This decision marks the end of over five decades of British control and is seen as a pivotal moment in the decolonisation process of Mauritius.
(2024-10-03). US Threatens 'Severe Consequences' for Iran. orinocotribune.com On Tuesday, the US military shot down Iranian missiles headed towards Tel Aviv, launched by Iran as part of a broader response against Israel's aggression in Lebanon | US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said on October 1, that Iran's missile attack on Israel "appears to have been defeated and ineffective." He also stressed that "this is a significant escalation by Iran, a significant event. We have made clear that there will be consequences, severe consequences, for this attack, and we will work with Israel to make that the case." Such statements by US officials leave many waiting on potential US retaliat…
(2024-10-03). Frances W. Pritchett, Ghalib Institute to receive Sir Syed Excellence Awards 2024. ummid.com Internationally acclaimed Scholar, Translator, Critic and Author Professor Frances W. Pritchett, Professor Emerita, Department of South Asian, Middle Eastern and African Studies, Columbia University, New York will receive this year's Sir Syed Excellence Award in the international category.
(2024-10-03). NASA's SpaceX Crew-9 on Way to International Space Station. ummid.com The two crew members of NASA's SpaceX Crew-9 mission launched at 1: 17 p.m. EDT Saturday, for a science expedition aboard the International Space Station (ISS).
(2024-10-03). Inside The Uncommitted Movement's Failure To Move The Democratic Party. popularresistance.org The Uncommitted National Movement* was formed by activists and delegates to the Democratic National Convention following months of protest against the Gaza genocide and a groundswell of opposition against the Biden-Harris administration for its support for Israel. Although the pro-Palestine movement succeeded in carrying out a historic campaign that gathered hundreds of thousands of uncommitted and protest votes during Democratic primaries across the country, the Uncommitted Campaign thus far has failed in its efforts to shift the Democratic Party, or its presidential candidate, Kamala Harris, in any meaningful w…
(2024-10-03). Assemblies Can 'Make The Public A Formidable Force'. popularresistance.org Assemble is a group working to set up local assemblies around Britain. Its aim is for ordinary people to deliberate on important local, national, and international issues, and on the potential solutions to them. Then, delegates would come together at a House of the People. The launch of this house took place in August, and you can see the Canary's full, first-hand report on it here. | On 23 September, Assemble spokesperson Maddison Wheeldon delivered a statement outside parliament. She highlighted "five urgent political priorities" that people around the country had decided on at the launch. Having stood as an in…
(2024-10-03). Ukraine under Russian occupation. internationalviewpoint.org
(2024-10-03). The Ukrainian left is building on several fronts. internationalviewpoint.org "The aim here is to shed light on the specific profile of this young left, based on its activist practice at the heart of Ukrainian society and breaking with the dominant contradictory interpretations of the 'Euro-Maidan' (2013-2014) that divide the left and are exploited by Putin." | – | / |
(2024-10-03). Boris Kagarlitsky: Obituary for Fredric Jameson (1934-2024). canadiandimension.com 
Marxist sociologist Boris Kagarlitsky is currently in a Russian prison for speaking out against the full-scale invasion of Ukraine. In support of his release, the Boris Kagarlitsky International Solidarity Campaign is hosting an online conference on October 8, "
| While in prison, I have received several messages regarding the passing of colleagues. And now, news has arrived about the death of Fr…
(2024-10-03). Venezuela: Iran Has Invoked Its Right to Self-Defense. orinocotribune.com Through a statement published on the Telegram account of Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yván Gil, the government of Venezuela set out its position in relation to the events in West Asia, stating that the actions of Iran correspond with "its right to legitimate defense, as established in Article 51 of the Charter of the United Nations, in response to the threats and crimes against humanity committed by the Netanyahu regime against Palestine, Lebanon, and the Iranian people." | The statement published this Wednesday, October 2, continued by stating that Venezuela "urges the international community to mobilize to resto…
(2024-10-03). Russia welcomes Azerbaijan's intensive interaction with SCO, BRICS — intelligence chief. tass.com "The acquisition of this new status and closer interaction with these two international organizations will bring Azerbaijan both economic and political dividends," Sergey Naryshkin added…
(2024-10-03). Russia's international reserves up $8.4 bln over week — Central Bank. tass.com Reserves totaled $625.2 bln as of September 20…
(2024-10-03). Russia plans launching 292 communication satellites by 2027 — minister. tass.com Russia also plans to initiate large-scale production of domestic base stations of 4G and 5G communication formats since as part of the National Solutions federal project, Maksut Shadaev said…
(2024-10-03). Russia, Israel keep diplomatic channels open — envoy. tass.com "The lines of communication via the relevant agencies and defense ministries of the two countries are maintained in the interests of national security of both our states and citizens of our states," Anatoly Viktorov said…
(2024-10-03). Israel acts in Lebanon with US support — ambassador to Russia. tass.com "Unfortunately, with the full support of the United States, they feel that they are above the international law and above the UN Charter," Shawki Bou Nassar emphasized…
(2024-10-03). China, Russia share stance on norms of international relations — Wang Yi. tass.com Foreign Minister also noted that "both sides are actively seeking out opportunities for the development of the Global South countries"
(2024-10-03). After 34 years of unification, Germany is more divided than ever before. infobrics.org "German Unity Day" is celebrated on October 3rd, but this year there is not much of the spirit and atmosphere of back then. The current political developments in Germany are also being observed very critically internationally.
(2024-10-03). China, Iran, Pakistan and Russia Statement Sharply Critical of the Taliban Regime. The Hosting of ISIS Terrorist Groups in Afghanistan. globalresearch.ca All four agree that it isn't doing enough to fight international terrorist groups inside Afghanistan. | The Chinese, Iranian, Pakistani, and Russian Foreign Ministers gathered for their third quadrilateral meeting on Afghanistan on the sidelines of the UNGA last week. The …
(2024-10-03). Kievan Russia (882‚àí1242): The Original National State of Russians. globalresearch.ca In the years from 882 to 1242 the first and original national state organization of the Russians — the Kievan Russia (not Kyivan Rusia or Kyiv Rus'!) became directly and indirectly subject to external political influences by several external political …
(2024-10-03). "Rules-based international order": The US-Israeli terror state. uwidata.com By Oràßun Gà∂ktàºrk, Beijing / China The decline of American hegemony, which has spread blood and death across the globe for decades, is now gasping for breath, especially with the terror state it created in West Asia—Israel. The inhumane war that Israel, the satellite of American imperialism, is waging in Palestine, alongside its increasing acts …
(2024-10-03). President Erdoƒüan at the United Nations; President of Parliament, Kurtulmu≈ü in Moscow; "Israel is preparing to attack Türkiye" uwidata.com Türkiye's agenda last week was tied to global developments. | President Recep Tayyip Erdoƒüan's speech at the United Nations, President of Parliament Numan Kurtulmu≈ü's visit to Russia and Presidential Advisor Yiƒüit Bulut's statements regarding Israel were the key topics. | President Erdoƒüan at the United Nations: | President Erdoƒüan visited New York to attend the United Nations General Assembly. In addition to delivering a speech at the General Assembly, Erdoƒüan met with numerous leaders. | During his address to the General Assembly…
(2024-10-03). The Left in Latin America: Trends and Perspectives (2nd and final part). uwidata.com By Sergio Rodriguez Gelfenstein During the first 15 years of this century, Latin America and the Caribbean witnessed a series of democratic and popular processes that placed different versions of the left at the center of events. However, the leading role of Cuba and Venezuela and the overwhelming influence that commanders Fidel Castro and Hugo …
(2024-10-03). A Tribute to a Brave Anti-Mining Activist. °Juan López, Presente! inequality.org As hired gunmen kill human rights leaders to protect private interests, transnational corporations are suing Honduras for halting "mafia-style" investments made during coup-instituted regimes, before the current government led by Xiomara Castro. Juan López is the latest in a long list of environmental defenders whose lives have been taken for opposing extractivism, often linked …
(2024-10-03). Report: Iran Tells US It Doesn't Want War But Phase of 'Self-Restraint' Is Over. news.antiwar.com Al Jazeera reported on Thursday that Iran has delivered a message to the US, saying it doesn't want a regional war but warning that its "unilateral self-restraint" is over. The message, delivered through Qatari meditators, said that "individual self-restraint" does not secure Iran's "national security requirements." Iran also warned that if Israel launched an attack …
(2024-10-03). An Academic Boycott of Israel is Necessary But Not Sufficient. counterpunch.org 
When I first heard about the Palestinian Campaign for an Academic and Cultural Boycott of Israel, about twenty years ago, I thought, this makes perfect sense. Here was a way to bring international pressure to bear on Israel—a peaceful way for people of good conscience to try to stop Israel's abuse of the Palestinian people.
(2024-10-03). Argentine workers to reinforce fight against layoffs. plenglish.com According to the organization, the first of these actions will take place in front of the Ministry of Human Capital, which is expected to last 24 hours, after which a press conference will be held. | "We do not rule out the occupation of some organizations. We reject all illegal dismissals that translate into the dismantling of public policies and the loss of rights of the entire society. We demand the immediate reincorporation of the persons expelled arbitrarily," said the general secretary of ATE, Rodolfo Aguiar. | Last week, union members held a national strike, and a mobilization in the Plaza de Mayo in the…
(2024-10-03). The CADTM welcomes the sovereign stance of the new Government of Mexico of not inviting King Felipe VI of Spain to attend the inauguration ceremony. cadtm.org
(2024-10-03). High-level initiative on international humanitarian law. icrc.org
(2024-10-03). 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
(2024-10-03). Brazil, China, France, Jordan, Kazakhstan, South Africa launch a global initiative to galvanise political commitment to international humanitarian law and call for a high-level meeting to uphold humanity in war in 2026. icrc.org 27 September 2024…
(2024-10-03). Brazil: Seminar marks the 75th anniversary of the Geneva Conventions and promotes international humanitarian law. icrc.org
(2024-10-03). ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric: International humanitarian law was created to move beyond division, paving the way from polarization to peace. icrc.org Speech given by Mirjana Spoljaric, President of the International Committee of the Red Cross, Briefing to the UN Security Council — Maintenance of International Peace and Security, 25 September 2024, New York…
(2024-10-03). Nuclear weapons pose an existential threat to humanity. icrc.org Joint Statement of the International Committee of the Red Cross and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies on the occasion of the International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons, New York.
(2024-10-03). Strategic Reflections on the Escalation of Israeli Intimidation in Lebanon. internationalviewpoint.org
(2024-10-03). Focus turns to Lebanon. internationalviewpoint.org
(2024-10-03). Comrade President? Change and Continuity in Sri Lanka. internationalviewpoint.org
(2024-10-03). The Populist Threat and the Response of the Left. internationalviewpoint.org The need is greater than ever for a consolidated voice of the working class and the poor. On the one hand, daily community protests seem to indicate a population that is not by any means apathetic. But when it comes to elections, the majority don't participate. No political party has been able to capture the imagination of the mass of people who experience unemployment, sewage in the street, erratic water supply, unaffordable electricity and intolerable levels of gender-based violence. Yet enough of those people are desperate and sufficiently concerned to protest. | There are a number of candidates vying to captu…
(2024-10-03). Gender and sexualities: the reactionary offensive of the far right. internationalviewpoint.org
(2024-10-03). Austria: Elections to the national parliament. internationalviewpoint.org
(2024-10-03). Brandenburg elections – a black eye? internationalviewpoint.org The 2024 cycle of German regional elections finished with the elections to the Brandenburg Landtag on 21 September. As was the case on 1 September in Saxony and Thuringia, the far-right AfD (Alternative for Germany) party achieved historic results and can feel a winner. Co-president Alice Weidel can be jubilant: 'The East is blue' (the AfD's colour scheme). | – | / |
(2024-10-03). Harris and Trump Campaign Amidst Strikes and Protests. internationalviewpoint.org Former president Donald Trump and Vice-president Kamala Harris continue to campaign in a neck-and-neck race, both holding large rallies in swing states in an attempt to pull ahead. Trump continues his racist rants against immigrants, whom he calls "stone-cold killers," and his vicious insults against Harris, now calling her "mentally disabled." He has blamed immigrants, released from other countries' prisons and mental hospitals, for an invasion of the country that has "poisoned our blood" and destroyed the economy, taking jobs from American Blacks and Latinos. "And if you think about it," says Trump, "only a men…
(2024-10-03). Massive Electricity Price Rises Expected as National Grid Confirms Gas is the Only Back-Up for Intermittent Renewables. dailysceptic.org Massive electricity price rises are expected as National Grid confirms that gas is the only planned back-up for intermittent renewable energy, placing Britain at the mercy of global price spikes, says Chris Morrison.
(2024-10-03). BRICS to Work on Expedited Development of North-South Corridor – Russian Commerce Chamber. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – BRICS business circles will seek to accelerate the development of the International North—South Transport Corridor (INSTC) and other interregional projects during the BRICS Business Forum in Moscow from October 17-18, President of the Russian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI) Sergey Katyrin told Sputnik on Thursday.
(2024-10-03). 5 Chinese nationals charged with covering up midnight visit to Michigan military site. scmp.com The men, who were students in the US at the time, were spotted near Camp Grayling and later found to have photos of military vehicles.
(2024-10-03). "Rules-based international order": The US-Israeli terror state. unitedworldint.com Humanity's common destiny against US-backed separatism. By Oràßun Gà∂ktàºrk, Beijing / China The decline of American hegemony, which has spread blood and death across the globe for decades, is now gasping for breath, especially with the terror state it created in West Asia—Israel. The inhumane war that Israel, the satellite of American imperialism, is waging …
(2024-10-03). President Erdoƒüan at the United Nations; President of Parliament, Kurtulmu≈ü in Moscow; "Israel is preparing to attack Türkiye" unitedworldint.com
(2024-10-03). The Left in Latin America: Trends and Perspectives (2nd and final part). unitedworldint.com 6 major currents and the need to redefine what's left. By Sergio Rodriguez Gelfenstein During the first 15 years of this century, Latin America and the Caribbean witnessed a series of democratic and popular processes that placed different versions of the left at the center of events. However, the leading role of Cuba and Venezuela …
(2024-10-03). Thailand: Report on torture and ill-treatment submitted to UN body. fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) submitted a shadow report to the United Nations (UN) Committee Against Torture (CAT), ahead of its review of Thailand's second periodic report under the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment. The review of Thailand's report will take place on 5 and 6 November 2024 in Geneva, Switzerland.
30 September 2024. The joint FIDH-UCL shadow report details the Thai authorities' failure to comply (…) | – |
(2024-10-03). Vietnam: Oral statement at the United Nations Human Rights Council. fidh.org On 27 September 2024, the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) delivered a statement at the 57th session of the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Council during the Interactive Dialogue for the adoption of Vietnam's Universal Periodic Review (UPR). The statement expressed criticism of the Vietnamese government's behavior during the current UPR and urged UN member states to press the Vietnamese government to release all political prisoners and initiate legal, institutional, and (…) | – |
(2024-10-03). A programme officer human rights and responsible investment (M/F) – Full time permanent contract. fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) is an international non-governmental organisation (NGO) composed of 188 national human rights organisations from 116 countries. FIDH is a nonpartisan, non-sectarian, apolitical, and not for profit organisation. Since 1922, FIDH has been defending all human rights — civil, political, economic, social, and cultural — as set out in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. You can find us on our social networks: : www.fidh.org/en (…) | – |
(2024-10-03). Rejecting international pressure, Israel attacks Beirut again, six martyred. gnnhd.tv 
Israeli army said that a medical center linked to Hezbollah was established in this building…
(2024-10-03). 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.
(2024-10-03). How 3 German nationals entered Uganda illegally, got arrested. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Three German nationals were picked up recently by the Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration for working in Uganda illegally. The trio, whose identities have been withheld were working for Konrad Adenauer Stiftung-KAS at their Uganda -South Sudan offices in Kampala. According to people who spoke to URN on condition of anonymity …
(2024-10-03). Corporate entitlement towards the Global South: Filing claims against Honduras worth 40% of its GDP. greenleft.org.au 
Honduras is facing at least US$14 billion in claims brought against it by corporations to protect their profits at the expense of people and the environment — a practice that applies across Latin America, reports Tamara Pearson.
(2024-10-03). Mayo Clinic Minute: Who is at risk for a brain aneurysm? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Editors note: September is National Brain Aneurysm Awareness Month Brain aneurysms affect millions of people, with 6.7 million in the U.S. living with unruptured aneurysms. Globally, they can cause nearly 500,000 deaths annually. Dr. Chris Fox specializes in endovascular and cerebrovascular neurosurgery at Mayo Clinic. He says not all brain aneurysms need to be treated immediately. However, a brain aneurysm that bursts or ruptures causes a serious medical emergency. Dr. Fox explains who may be…
(2024-10-03). Mayo Clinic Minute: What is CAR-T cell therapy? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Roughly 635,000 new cases of lymphoma were diagnosed worldwide, according to the World Cancer Research Fund International's most recent report. Survival rates for aggressive lymphomas have improved significantly thanks to advances in treatment, such as chimeric antigen receptor-T cell therapy (CAR-T cell therapy). Dr. Madiha Iqbal, a Mayo Clinic hematologist and oncologist, explains that CAR-T cell therapy is a personalized and innovative treatment giving hope to patients diagnosed with various lymphomas. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Mhzo1FAmV0 Journalists: …
(2024-10-03). Mayo Clinic awarded federal grant to study experimental ALS drug. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Getty Images JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Mayo Clinic in Florida has received a grant from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) to begin an innovative study that will provide hundreds of patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) access to the experimental drug ibudilast over six months. The grant totals $22 million. Mayo Clinic will receive $12 million and manage the distribution of the remainder to its collaborators. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration…
(2024-10-03). UAE: NBA Games Risk "Sportswashing" Abuses. hrw.org Click to expand Image | The NBA logo at center court. | © 2020 Mark J. Terrill/AP Photo | (Beirut) — The National Basketball Association (NBA) is risking "sportswashing" the United Arab Emirates' (UAE) egregious human rights record by hosting its upcoming preseason games in Abu Dhabi, as part of the UAE government's promotion of an image of openness, while failing to speak out about the government's ongoing abuses, Human Rights Watch said today.The NBA is hosting two preseason games, on October 4 and 6, 2024, in Abu Dhabi. The UAE has a zero-tolerance policy toward dissent and has sentenced dozens o…
(2024-10-03). Tragic Discovery: Mother and Son Found in Well. devdiscourse.com The tragic discovery of a missing woman and her young son has shocked the residents of Jhirana village in Rajasthan. The bodies of Maya Yadav, 29, and her son Viraj, 4, were found in a well near their home on Thursday.
(2024-10-03). 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.
(2024-10-03). Women's T20 WC: Pakistan, Sri Lanka face-off today. gnnhd.tv 
Match will be played in Sharjah…
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