(2024-10-06). Bangladesh recalls its envoy in India. ummid.com In a major diplomatic reshuffle, the interim government in Bangladesh has recalled its ambassador in India.
(2024-10-06). 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.
(2024-10-06). Modi Govt streamlines Halal Certification to boost meat export. ummid.com In a move to boost meat exports from India, the Narendra Modi Government in New Delhi Tuesday October 01, 2024 streamlined Halal Certification Process for meat and meat products.
(2024-10-06). IIT Delhi to research on Aviation Textiles for IAF. ummid.com Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi and Headquarters Maintenance (HQ) Command, Indian Air Force Nagpur have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on advancing innovative technologies for aviation textiles.
(2024-10-06). 3rd World March Art for Peace Activity in Coimbatore, India. pressenza.com 
On the 2nd of October, 2024 which is celebrated as Gandhi Jayanthi in India and International Non-violence Day world over, the 3rd World March for Peace and Non-violence started symbolically from Costa Rica which is the first nation to abolish its Army after the 2nd World War. | In these trying and testing times, world leaders are faced with an obvious choice between a 3rd World War of annihilation and our 3rd World March for Peace and Non-violence. | Art for Peace is an Activity, organized by World Without Wars and Without Violence in collaboration with likeminded organizations, including the Rotary Club of Coim…
(2024-10-06). A RIDE BETWEEN MEMORIALS for Peace, Strength and sMiles… pressenza.com 
On the first day, around 4: 30 am, I set out on my bi-cycle from my house. And, with initial energy and enthusiasm, I literally flew over the flyover bridge to reach the memorial of a Gandhian, also known as Tiruppur Kumaran, who was martyred during India's struggle for freedom from the clutches of colonial rule. Having taken his blessings with a ceremonial photograph, I hit the road. After 40 km of continuous cycling, to make good of the time before sunrise, I reached my ancestral temple which also happens to be on the way. It was my first pitstop to recharge my body, soul, and the led light. The first leg of the…
(2024-10-06). Charting India's Foreign Policy Course: Challenges and Prospects Under Mody 0.3. infobrics.org From April 19 to June 1, India conducted its general elections to select 543 Lok Sabha members. These elections, regarded as the world's largest festival of democracy, involved 969 million eligible voters, approximately one-eighth of the global population. India is the fifth-largest economy and a rising global power, so its polls carry significant global importance…
(2024-10-06). India Considers Northern Sea Route Potential. infobrics.org The development of the Northern Sea Route (NSR) is currently one of Russia's key strategic projects for the Arctic region. Given its scale and significance, developing the NSR also requires expanding international cooperation and participation in the project. Russia has been actively attracting Indian partners to find areas where the two can work together to expand the project…
(2024-10-06). '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.
(2024-10-06). Jammu & Kashmir: New report details India's land rights violations since the abrogation of statehood. fidh.org
(2024-10-06). 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.
(2024-10-06). DefConnect 4.0: Catalyzing India's Defence Innovation Journey. devdiscourse.com Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will inaugurate DefConnect 4.0 at Delhi's Manekshaw Centre, a key event to advance indigenous innovation in India's defence sector.
(2024-10-06). Controversy Mars 92nd Indian Air Force Inauguration Day Amidst Chennai Heatwave. devdiscourse.com AIADMK leader Edappadi K Palaniswami on Sunday lashed out at the 'insufficient' administrative arrangements during the 92nd Inauguration Day celebrations of the Indian Air Force in Chennai. The event, which was marred by poor planning, reportedly resulted in five fatalities attributed to heatstroke.
(2024-10-06). Resetting Tides: Muizzu's India Mission Amid Economic Crisis. devdiscourse.com Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu embarked on a crucial four-day visit to India on Sunday, aiming to mend the strained relations between the two countries amidst a looming economic crisis in the Maldives.
(2024-10-06). Global South & MDBs: India Leads on Climate and Development Dialogue. devdiscourse.com Union Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman engaged in a pivotal meeting in New Delhi, conferring with Professor Nick Stern of the G20 Independent Expert Group. The discussions concentrated on the pivotal roles of Multilateral Development Banks and underscored the necessity for climate finance and technology transfer to boost developing nations.
(2024-10-06). Bomb Threat Puts Indian Airports on High Alert. devdiscourse.com In a chilling escalation of security threats, the Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar International Airport in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, was thrust into emergency mode after receiving a bomb threat via email late Saturday night. The anonymous sender ominously warned of additional attacks on other Indian airports. Authorities swiftly filed a First Information Report, and an urgent investigation is underway to unmask the perpetrators.
(2024-10-06). India vs Pakistan: High Stakes Ahead in Women's T20 World Cup. devdiscourse.com As India Women gear up for a critical clash against arch-rivals Pakistan Women in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024, the team's batter Jemimah Rodrigues emphasized the importance of every game. With a disappointing 58-run loss to New Zealand still fresh, India enters this match with stakes running high.
(2024-10-06). India's ruling party set to lose two state elections, exit polls show. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-10-06). Indian villagers kill last wolf from man-eating pack. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-10-06). Apple Stores in Bengaluru, Pune on card. ummid.com Apple is all set to open its retail stores in Pune and Bengaluru besides adding two new ones in Mumbai and Delhi NCR region.
(2024-10-06). Shraddha Kapoor Dazzles at Mishru's 'Resonance' Collection Unveiling. devdiscourse.com Shraddha Kapoor stole the spotlight as she strode down the runway in an exquisite lehenga at the unveiling of Mishru's 'Resonance 2024/25' collection. The event, held at the Embassy of Belgium in New Delhi, showcased the vibrant creativity of Hyderabad-based designer, Swapna Anumolu, through a beautifully curated line of couture that includes both traditional and Indo-western styles.
(2024-10-06). RSS, Kangana Ranaut and Neo-Hindutva Feminism. ummid.com An RSS supporter and promoter of the idea of Hindu Rashtra, Kangana Ranaut is a new nationalist and a new cultural phenomenon.
(2024-10-06). Elon Musk Full Speech At Trump Rally: Mocks Biden Falling On Stairs, Kamala Threat, 'Dark MAGA' Call. hindustantimes.com At a recent rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, Elon Musk delivered a fiery speech alongside Donald Trump, where he took jabs at President Biden and Vice President Harris. Musk mocked Biden's infamous fall on stairs and referred to Harris as a threat to democracy, declaring, "We had one president who couldn't climb a flight of stairs and another who was fist-pumping after getting shot!" He introduced the concept of "dark MAGA," emphasising the need for Trump to win to preserve the Constitution and democracy. Watch the full speech for details.
(2024-10-06). Communal Tensions Rise Over Restaurant Closures in Shamli. devdiscourse.com In Shamli district, 47 Hindu activists have been booked by police for allegedly making communal statements during a meeting. The gathering was held to demand the closure of non-vegetarian hotels and restaurants near temples, a stance that has stirred controversy in the area.
(2024-10-06). American Bomb Explodes At Quad Country's Airport Moments After Plane Passed It, Runway Damaged. hindustantimes.com
(2024-10-06). Amid Iran's Threat, Panic Move By USA's Arab Ally: UAE's Major New Security Order | Israel. hindustantimes.com In a dramatic escalation of regional tensions, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has enacted a sweeping new security measure amid growing threats from Iran. The Emirates airline has made some modification for security in its flights, raising eyebrows and sparking speculation about the underlying motives. Watch the video to know more.
(2024-10-06). As IDF Busy In Lebanon, Hezbollah Fury Sparks Panic In North Israel; Cars, Homes Damaged, 3 Injured. hindustantimes.com Hezbollah's fresh rocket assault on Israel left three people lightly injured on Oct 5. As per police & medics, a Hezbollah rocket hit the northern arab village of Deir al-Asad. Three people injured in the latest onslaught were taken to Galilee Medical Center. Watch this video for all the details.
(2024-10-06). As Khamenei Endorses October 7 Attack Ahead Of Anniversary, Big Alert In America; Warning By FBI. hindustantimes.com U.S. Probe agency FBI has warned of major threats ahead of the first anniversary of the Oct 7 attack. FBI flagged fears of Hamas' 2023 attack on Israel being used to fuel new attacks. The FBI called it a motivating factor for violent extremists & hate crime perpetrators. Watch this video for all the details.
(2024-10-06). Countless Hezbollah Rockets Fired At Israel, One Explodes Above Person Recording Barrage | Lebanon. hindustantimes.com
(2024-10-06). Exit Polls 2024: Clear Winner In Haryana, Suspense In J&K; Cheer For Congress, Big Shock To BJP. hindustantimes.com The much-anticipated exit poll data for the Haryana and Jammu & Kashmir Assembly elections has finally been released. According to the exit polls, Congress is expected to secure a majority in Haryana, marking a decisive win in the state. While in Jammu and Kashmir, exit polls suggest that the state may face a hung assembly. Watch for more.
(2024-10-06). IDF's Shocking Revelation On Hezbollah Tunnels In Lebanon; Underground Web Found Near Israel. hindustantimes.com The Israeli military said it demolished several Hezbollah tunnel shafts that the military says were used by operatives to get close to the Israeli border in southern Lebanon. The IDF also claimed to have killed dozens of Hezbollah militants during its ongoing ground invasion. Watch this video for more information.
(2024-10-06). Iltija Mufti On Why PDP Will Be 'King-Maker' In J&K, Pro-Nasrallah Protests, Article 370 & More. hindustantimes.com Iltija Mufti, daughter of PDP president Mehbooba Mufti, has made her poll debut in the Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections that were held for the first time since 2014. In an exclusive interview with Hindustan Times, Iltija Mufti explained her party's vision and whether PDP will come into a post-poll alliance with BJP. Watch the full interview here.
(2024-10-06). Iran Activates New Warfront For Surprise Attack After Hezbollah, Houthis, Iraqis – Israel Trapped. hindustantimes.com Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi publicly declared support to militants against Israel. Araghchi, during his visit to Putin-ally nation Syria on October 5, said that Iran will continue to provide full support for Syria and the resistance front to counter Israel.
(2024-10-06). Not Gaza, Hamas Shocks Israel Army From New Place Ahead Of Oct 7 Attack Anniv | Lebanon | Hezbollah. hindustantimes.com Israeli Army and Shin Bet on Oct 5 confirmed the killing of two senior Hamas commanders. IDF said the Hamas commanders were killed in Israeli strikes in Lebanon. Hamas' presence in Lebanon has dramatically increased since the war in Gaza broke out. Watch for more.
(2024-10-06). Panic In Israel's Largest City Amid Fresh Attack; IDF Silent On Source – Tel Aviv Becoming Warzone. hindustantimes.com Militants launched three back-to-back drones toward Tel Aviv as Hezbollah burns north and Iraqi resistance targets south Israel. According to the Israeli Defence Forces, three attack drones were intercepted by Israeli forces in the early hours of Sunday. IDF said its naval warship successfully downed two UAVs launched from the east while they were over the Mediterranean Sea near northern Israel, and fighter jets downed another drone near the coast of the Tel Aviv Metropolis.
(2024-10-06). Putin Fan In African Nation Issues Ultimatum To America: 'Apologise Or Leave The Nation' | Uganda. hindustantimes.com Uganda's military chief on Oct 4 asked U.S. Ambassador William Popp to apologize. Muhoozi Kainerugaba asked Popp to apologize to the Ugandan president or leave the nation. Popp became U.S. envoy to Uganda in Sep 2023 & since then there has been a rise in sanctions. Watch this video for all the details.
(2024-10-06). Putin's Army To Defend Iran From US-Israeli Attack? Tehran Minister's Threat From Russia Ally Nation. hindustantimes.com Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reiterated on Saturday to strike back against Iran for its missile attack on October 1. Netanyahu said that Israel has an obligation to retaliate and will do so. However, Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi issued a chilling threat to Israel from a Putin ally nation on October 5. Araghchi said, "For every action, there will be a corresponding and similar or even a stronger reaction."
(2024-10-06). Comrade President? Change and Continuity in Sri Lanka. cadtm.org
(2024-10-06). Water Conservation Takes Center Stage at Jal-Jagar Mahotsav. devdiscourse.com During a significant event dedicated to water conservation, Chhattisgarh assembly speaker Raman Singh emphasized the critical need to protect every drop of water.
(2024-10-06). Foundation Stone Laid for SC/ST Farmers' Training Centre in Jharkhand. devdiscourse.com Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan took a pivotal step towards empowering SC/ST farmers in Jharkhand by laying the foundation for a multipurpose facilitation centre designed for their training. His announcement was coupled with the initiation of hostel constructions, indicating a focused drive on agricultural advancement in the region.
(2024-10-06). Very violent Israeli strikes pound Beirut's southern suburbs. newarab.com 
More than two dozen Israeli strikes hit south of Beirut Saturday night into Sunday, some of them very violent, with explosions heard for over two hours in one of the most intense barrages yet. | "Israeli enemy warplanes carried out four very violent strikes on (Beirut's) southern suburbs, and one strike on the Choueifat" area, with ambulances rushing to the site, Lebanon's National News Agency said at the beginning of the attacks. | Explosions were heard for miles across the city and beyond. Plumes of smoke could be seen rising from targeted areas, which included Burj al Barajneh, Haret Hreik, and Ghobeiry.
(2024-10-06). At least 18 killed in Israeli air strike on Gaza mosque. newarab.com 
At least 18 people were killed in an Israeli air strike on a Gaza mosque early on Sunday, said Palestinian news agency WAFA. | The strike on the mosque, near the Al-Aqsa Hospital in The initial death toll was five but eyewitnesses said the number of casualties could rise as the mosque was being used to house displaced people. | The Israeli military claimed in a statement it "conducte…
(2024-10-06). Protests planned across US to mark anniversary of Gaza war. newarab.com 
Demonstrations are planned in cities around the world this weekend, including in some conservative US states, to mark one year since The gatherings, called a Global Day of Action, which have been in the works for some time, will also highlight Israel's recent escalation of the war "We've seen this form of collective punishment in Gaza, and now…
(2024-10-06). Palestinian factions say they can still fight Israel. newarab.com 
Palestinian factions in Gaza have said that they are still able to fight Israel, and that no deal will be made until it ends its war, according to a statement circulated by Hamas on Saturday. | The factions met in Gaza to mark the first anniversary of the 7 October Hamas-led surprise attack against Israel, which they call Al-Aqsa Flood. | The groups said in a statement that they held "an important national meeting on the first anniversary of the Al-Aqsa Flood Battle… and in light of the war of genocide waged by the Nazi Zionist occupation against our Palestinian and Lebanese people and the peoples of our Ara…
(2024-10-06). Anatoly Antonov completes term as Russian ambassador to US. rt.com 
The diplomat is leaving Washington during a period of fractured ties between the two countries | Anatoly Antonov has finished his term as Russia's ambassador to the US, the Russian Foreign Ministry said on Sunday. The diplomat is returning to Moscow amid unprecedented tensions between the two nuclear superpowers. | "The Russian ambassador to the US, Anatoly Antonov, has ended his service in Washington and is on his way to Moscow," the Foreign Ministry said in a brief statement carried by Russian news agencies. The ministry did not provide any additional details and has so far not named his successor. | Antonov…
(2024-10-06). Global rallies for Gaza, Lebanon ceasefire ahead of anniversary. newarab.com 
Tens of thousands of protesters marched in cities around the world over the weekend calling for In Washington, One man attempted to set himself on fire, AFP…
(2024-10-06). Macron's stance 'a disgrace' — Netanyahu. rt.com 
The Israeli prime minister has rejected the French president's "shameful" call for an arms embargo | Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has lashed out at French President Emmanuel Macron for his call to end weapons deliveries to the Jewish state amid the ongoing escalation with Hezbollah and Iran. | In an interview with French media aired on Saturday, Macron called for "a political solution" to the conflict in the Middle East and argued that Western nations should "stop delivering arms for fighting in Gaza." He called the continued hostilities "a mistake" and warned against turning Lebanon into "a new G…
(2024-10-06). 440 Hezbollah members killed since start of Lebanon invasion — IDF. rt.com 
Israel invaded the southern part of the neighboring country earlier this week to fight pro-Palestinian militants | The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) claims it has killed 440 Hezbollah members since the start of the ground operation in Lebanon earlier this month. | On Tuesday, the IDF announced "limited ground raids" into southern Lebanon, following a weeks-long bombing campaign that killed more than a dozen high-ranking Hezbollah members, including the pro-Palestinian group's longstanding leader, Hassan Nasrallah. | "We are pushing Hezbollah north," the IDF spokesman, Brigadier General Daniel Hagri, said in a st…
(2024-10-06). We can't have the world laughing at US — Trump. rt.com 
America is no longer respected, the former president and Republican candidate has said at a campaign event in the state of Pennsylvania | The US has lost respect on the world stage and has become a laughing stock, former President Donald Trump said at a campaign event in the swing state of Pennsylvania. | Trump held a rally to drum up support for his election campaign in the city of Butler on Saturday, returning to the site where he survived an assassination attempt in July. | The Republican nominee vowed to fix the US economy, combat violent crime, and crack down on illegal immigration through the southern bo…
(2024-10-06). Large New Zealand Navy ship sinks (PHOTOS). rt.com 
The new surveyor vessel has struck a reef and caught fire in the Pacific Ocean | A Royal New Zealand Navy ship has capsized and sunk in the Pacific Ocean after hitting a reef, the New Zealand Defense Force (NZDF) has said. | According to a statement released on Sunday, the hydrographic survey and diving support vessel HMNZS Manawanui ran aground near the southern coast of Samoa's island of Upolu on Saturday evening. The vessel was on a surveying mission when the incident occurred. | The ship caught fire and subsequently capsized as onlookers saw heavy smoke coming from the vessel. "The exact cause of the groun…
(2024-10-06). Passenger plane catches fire while landing (VIDEO). rt.com 
All 197 people aboard the Las Vegas-bound aircraft have been rescued, the airline says | A Frontier Airlines passenger plane caught fire during an emergency landing at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas, Nevada on Saturday evening local time. | The Airbus 321 with 197 people on board was flying from San Diego to Las Vegas, when the crew reported smoke in the cockpit, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said in an incident report. | Despite the problems, the pilots managed to land the aircraft safely, after which fire crews extinguished the fire on one of the engines, the FAA said. | "No injuri…
(2024-10-06). Multiple deaths in Israeli strikes on Gaza mosque and school — officials. rt.com 
The Al-Aqsa Mosque and Ibn Rushd school sheltered hundreds of displaced people, the local authorities say | At least 24 Palestinians were killed in two Israeli strikes in Gaza that hit a mosque and a school, local officials have said. The Israeli military insists that the facilities were being used by Hamas operatives. | Gaza's Government Media Office accused Israel of "two brutal massacres" on Sunday, saying the strikes targeted the Al-Aqsa Martyrs Mosque, which is adjacent to a hospital, and the Ibn Rushd school. Both facilities housed "hundreds of displaced people," it said in a statement on Telegram. | In…
(2024-10-06). We can't have the world laughing at US — Trump. rt.com The US has lost respect on the world stage and has become a laughing stock, former President Donald Trump said at a campaign event in the swing state of Pennsylvania. | Trump held a rally to drum up support for his election campaign in the city of Butler on Saturday, returning to the site where he survived an assassination attempt in July. | The Republican nominee vowed to lift up the US economy, combat violent crime, and crack down on illegal immigration through the southern border. | "Everything has to be the best," he said. "We have to have the best schools. We have to have strong borders. We don't want bad…
(2024-10-06). Large New Zealand Navy ship sinks (PHOTOS). rt.com The new surveyor vessel has struck a reef and caught fire in the Pacific Ocean | A Royal New Zealand Navy ship has capsized and sunk in the Pacific Ocean after hitting a reef, the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) said. | According to the statement released on Sunday, the hydrographic survey and diving support vessel HMNZS Manawanui ran aground near the southern coast of Samoa's island of Upolu on Saturday evening. The vessel was on a surveying mission when the incident occurred. | The ship caught fire and subsequently capsized as onlookers saw heavy smoke coming from the vessel. "The exact cause of the groundi…
(2024-10-06). 440 Hezbollah members killed since start of Lebanon invasion — IDF. rt.com Israel has invaded southern Lebanon earlier this week to fight pro-Palestinian militants | The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said they have killed some 440 Hezbollah members since the start of a ground operation in Lebanon earlier this month. | On Tuesday, the IDF announced "limited ground raids" into southern Lebanon, following a weeks-long bombing campaign that killed more than a dozen high-ranking Hezbollah members, including the pro-Palestinian armed group's longstanding leader, Hassan Nasrallah. | "We are pushing Hezbollah north," IDF spokesman, Brigadier General Daniel Hagri, said in a statement on Saturda…
(2024-10-06). We can't have the world laughing at US — Trump. rt.com The US has squandered respect on the world stage, becoming a laughing stock, former President Donald Trump said at a campaign event in the swing state of Pennsylvania. | Trump held a rally to drum up support for his re-election in the city of Butler on Saturday, returning to the site where he nearly survived an assassination attempt in July. | The Republican nominee vowed to lift up the US economy, combat violent crime and crack down on illegal immigration through the southern border. "Everything has to be the best," he said. "We have to have the best schools. We have to have strong borders. We don't want bad…
(2024-10-06). 20 Israeli soldiers killed, wounded in ambush, Hezbollah says. newarab.com 
Twenty Israeli soldiers were killed or wounded after attempting to advance towards the The Lebanese group said the Israeli army attempted to advance under artillery cover but were ambushed with explosive devices. The fighters then engaged the army "from close range reaching zero distance". | Soldiers who were killed or wounded were evacuated, while the remaining Israeli force retreated under artillery cover, the statement…
(2024-10-06). Biden says 'not confident' of peaceful US election. newarab.com 
(2024-10-06). Biden warns Israel against Iran oil strikes as war fears mount. newarab.com 
(2024-10-06). Contact with Nasrallah 'successor' Safieddine 'lost': Hezbollah. newarab.com 
A high-level Hezbollah source said on Saturday that contact with "Contact with Sayyed Safieddine has been lost since the violent strikes on Beirut's southern suburbs" early on Friday, the official told AFP. | "We don't know if he was at the targeted site, or who may have been there with…
(2024-10-06). Elon Musk to attend sovereign wealth fund forum in Oman. newarab.com 
Oman will host the forum's 16th annual gathering in Muscat. | "We are delighted to announce that @elonmusk, CEO of @SpaceX and @Tesla and Chairman of @X, will be joining us this November at our annual meeting in Muscat, Oman. He will discuss the #Technology and trends shaping today's world and the likely changes it will cast in…
(2024-10-06). Iraqi militias mobilise in anticipation of Israeli attack. newarab.com 
The factions, which are part of the Islamic Resistance in Iraq, said Israel is likely to start lauching attacks on Iraq after a drone launched by Iraqi factions on Friday k…
(2024-10-06). Israel builds new infrastructure at Gaza's Philadelphi corridor. newarab.com 
The area, stretches from the Mediterranean coast to the Karam Abu Salem, or Kerem Shalom border crossing. | Tribal sources living in Rafah told The New Arab's Arabic language sister publication, Al-Araby Al-Jadeed, that the Israeli army h…
(2024-10-06). Israel to consider exiling Yahya Sinwar as part of deal: report. newarab.com 
According to the report, the leaders would be exiled with their consent, in an effort to reach a deal that would free the remaining captives held in Gaza. | The report adds that such an agreement may also include assets belonging to Hamas in Su…
(2024-10-06). Israel media says Nasrallah's likely successor wounded in attack. newarab.com 
Hezbollah is yet to issue a statement on the claims, while Israel's Channel11 reported that Saf…
(2024-10-06). Israeli strike kills teen Gaza journalist Hassan Hamad. newarab.com 
Tributes have poured in for Hamad was killed during heavy Israeli bombardment and besiegement of Jabalia, while Israeli forces continued strikes on other areas including Rafah and Al-Zawaida. | Since the start of Israel's war on Gaza last year, Hamad has been documenting Israeli aggression on t…
(2024-10-06). Israeli strikes hit Beirut, army surrounds Gaza's Jabalia. newarab.com 
(2024-10-06). Israeli strikes kill over 100 children in Lebanon in 11 days. newarab.com 
The report from UNICEF added that around 690 children have been reported wounded in the last six weeks of the Israeli onslaught. | The organisation said it was working to provide emergency humanitarian relief and medical supplies to affected areas and communities…
(2024-10-06). Israeli strikes rock Beirut, Gaza ahead of war anniversary. newarab.com 
A huge fireball lit up the sky and plumes of smoke rose over Lebanese Prime Minister After a devastating year-long conflict in Gaza, Isra…
(2024-10-06). Kushner discussed Saudi-Israel normalisation with MbS. newarab.com 
The source did not identify when the talks took place and whether they occurred before or after the start of the brutal war in Gaza, which has kill…
(2024-10-06). London: Thousands march in support of Gaza, 1 year after war. newarab.com 
Pro-Palestinian supporters from across the country began the march from Russell Square to Downing Street demanding an end to the conflict, which has killed nearly 42,000 people in Gaza since October 7. | At Saturday's 20th "National Mar…
(2024-10-06). Macron criticises Israel on Gaza, Lebanon wars. newarab.com 
French President Emmanuel Macron called Saturday for a halt on He also criticised Netanyahu's decision to send troops into a "I think that today, the priority is that we return to a political solution, that we stop delivering weapons to fight in Gaza," Macron told…
(2024-10-06). Toddler among four migrants dead in latest Channel crossing. newarab.com 
A two-year-old boy and three adults died overnight after two boats crowded with migrants got into difficulty while attempting the perilous The latest tragedies bring to 51 the number of migrants who have died attempting to reach
(2024-10-06). Tunisia votes with Saied set for re-election. newarab.com 
Tunisia holds a presidential election Sunday with Three years after a sweeping power grab by Saied, the election is seen as a closing chapter in Tunisia's experiment with democracy. | The North African country had prided itself for more than a decade for being the birthplace of the Arab Spring uprisings against dictatorship. | Polling stations open at 8: 00 am (0700 GMT) and close at…
(2024-10-06). Tunisian diaspora dream of returning amid Saied's repression. newarab.com 
Across the Tunisian diaspora, many "If I go back to Tunisia, I'll probably be arrested", says Kaouther Ferjani, the daughter of political prisoner Said Ferjani, currently living in the U…
(2024-10-06). Turkey anti-inflation steps don't go far enough, experts warn. newarab.com 
Although
(2024-10-06). Pine to pomegranate: Saving Iraq Kurdistan's vanishing forests. newarab.com 
(2024-10-06). The ICC unsealed war crimes arrest warrants for 6 Libya suspects. newarab.com 
The Libya has been in political turmoil since a revolution toppled and killed lo…
(2024-10-06). Israeli strike kills Hamas official, family in Lebanon's Tripoli. newarab.com 
An This is the first time the north of the country has been hit since the beginning of Israel's intensified attacks on Lebanon in September. | Hamas announced that the drone strike killed Saeed Atallah Ali, a Hamas military official, along with his wife and two young daughte…
(2024-10-06). Massive Israeli strikes shake southern suburbs of Beirut. newarab.com 
This live blog has now ended. Make sure to follow us for the latest news on Massive consecutive strikes hit Beirut's southern suburbs from late Saturday into Sunday, Reuters eyewitnesses said, sending booms across the city and sparking flashes of red and white for nearly 30 minutes visible from several kilometers away. | Separately, a high-level Hezbollah source said on Saturday that contact with Hashem Safieddine, widely touted…
(2024-10-06). Three Lebanese hospitals suspend services amid Israeli bombing. newarab.com 
Also Friday, Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati urged the international community to pressure Israel "to allow rescue…
(2024-10-06). Trump says Israel should attack Iran nuclear facilities. newarab.com 
(2024-10-06). Why Hezbollah's still standing despite Nasrallah's assassination. newarab.com 
Israel's bloody escalation of violence against
(2024-10-06). Sharon Graham 'to announce early Unite GS election'. skwawkbox.org 
Graham said to be 'going political', calling election to try to stem outrage over Gaza betrayals — and allegedly to have result over before police announce no wrongdoing in conference centre deal Sharon Graham is getting ready to call the next general secretary election in the Unite union more than a year early, according to …
(2024-10-06). Greenstein arrested again for standing for Palestinians — raising funds to sue Met Police. skwawkbox.org 
Left-wing Jewish activist arrested for 'racially aggravated' offence for comparing Israel's genocide to behaviour of nazis Jewish activist Tony Greenstein was arrested on Friday while demonstrating outside the London residence of far-right Israeli ambassador Tzipi Hotovely — who has been described even by the Israeli press as 'the ugly, extremist face of Israel' and has …
(2024-10-06). Irish and international peacekeeping troops refuse Israel's order to leave Lebanese border. skwawkbox.org 
Irish and Unifil soldiers say they will not abandon their posts Israeli occupation forces have told the Irish government to recall its peacekeepers from their positions near Lebanon's border with Israel — and have been rebuffed. The order was made to Unifil (UN Interim Force in Lebanon) and separately to each individual country that provides …
(2024-10-06). Govt To Waste £22bn On Unproven Carbon Capture. wattsupwiththat.com What is certain though is that producing electricity using carbon capture is more expensive than not using carbon capture, not least because the process itself wastes a lot of energy. Similarly hydrogen produced from gas with carbon capture is much more expensive than just using the gas itself in the first place. All of this inefficiency will add to energy bills. | It is hard to think of a more stupid waste of public money.
(2024-10-06). Grand Final fever — the secret to a Panthers win. independentaustralia.net 
(2024-10-06). POEM: A Nation of Apologies. independentaustralia.net 
(2024-10-06). Bahraich Villagers Triumph: Last Wolf of Mahsi Pack Eliminated. devdiscourse.com The terrifying reign of a six-member wolf pack in Bahraich's Mahsi region has concluded, as villagers successfully eliminated the final wolf. The creature met its end in Tamachpur, where villagers beat it to death as it attempted to hunt a goat.
(2024-10-06). Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas): ICRC ready to carry out further forensic work. icrc.org
(2024-10-06). CPI(M)-RSS Nexus in Kerala. ummid.com The close CPI(M)-RSS nexus or the former being used as political rule by the latter is fully in consonance with the present ideological-political degeneration of CPM in Kerala under the leadership of Pinarayi.
(2024-10-06). Ukraine under Russian occupation. internationalviewpoint.org
(2024-10-06). 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." | – | / |
(2024-10-06). Can You See Peace in Ukraine? fairobserver.com On February 24, 2022, Russia invaded Ukraine as concerns about Ukraine joining NATO grew. Over two years later, the war rages on and global powers continue to ignore pleas for negotiation even as the death toll mounts. With Russia now threatening the international community, the United States has a responsibility to engage in negotiations. Ukraine,…
(2024-10-06). UN Secretary-General calls for end to suffering in Middle East on Oct 7 attack anniversary. tass.com Antonio Guterres said that Hamas "must allow the International Committee of the Red Cross to visit hostages"
(2024-10-06). Georgia denies rumored plans for recognizing Abkhazia, South Ossetia. tass.com No recognition or similar anti-national issues are being considered, executive secretary of Georgian Dream – Democratic Georgia party Mamuka Mdinaradze said…
(2024-10-06). Threshold Effects in BRICS Expansion. infobrics.org We have extensively covered the BRICS expansion as well as its key implications for the world economy, most notably from the viewpoint of which categories of countries would benefit the most from the enlargement of the BRICS core. One aspect, however, of this expansion that has not received sufficient attention in the discussions was the rise in the consolidated share of the expanded BRICS grouping in international organizations such as the IMF…
(2024-10-06). The African perspective on French imperialist policy in Africa. uwidata.com 
By Dr Halim Genàßoƒülu (The Wretched of the Earth) French colonialism in Africa, spanning from the 19th to the mid-20th century, profoundly impacted the continent's political, economic, and cultural landscape. Driven by economic interests, national prestige, and the mission civilisatrice (civilizing mission), France established colonies across West, Central, and North Africa, including territories such as …
(2024-10-06). Zero Plus film festival ends in Russian city of Tyumen. plenglish.com Moscow, Oct 6 (Prensa Latina) The XI international children's and family film festival Zero Plus ended today in the Russian city of Tyumen, with 29 countries attending, reported the TVBrics television channel.
(2024-10-06). Haiti seeks ways to strengthen national police. plenglish.com Port-au-Prince, Oct 6 (Prensa Latina) The Prime Minister of Haiti, Garry Conille, is paying an official visit to the United Arab Emirates with the aim of negotiating material aid to strengthen the national police force, which currently faces the challenge of eliminating criminal groups.
(2024-10-06). Rosneft oil company's flights return to Cuba. plenglish.com Havana, Oct 6 (Prensa Latina) The International Group of Tour Operators and Travel Agencies Havanatur S.A. on Friday welcomed the first flight of the 2024 fall-winter season of the Russian oil company Rosneft, carrying with 374 passengers for health tourism practices.
(2024-10-06). 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
(2024-10-06). High-level initiative on international humanitarian law. icrc.org
(2024-10-06). 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…
(2024-10-06). Statement at the 79th United Nations General Assembly, Sixth Committee Plenary Meeting on Measures to Eliminate International Terrorism. icrc.org
(2024-10-06). 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.
(2024-10-06). Iran condemns 'unlawful' US, UK airstrikes on Yemen. presstv.ir Iran condemned the latest joint US-British strikes on Yemen, stating they are in clear violation of the United Nations Charter and international law.
(2024-10-06). Iran: US stoking insecuirty in Red Sea by backing Israeli regime. presstv.ir Iran's representative at the 82nd session of Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) has expressed the Islamic Republic's commitment to international maritime obligations and says the the United States is the source of insecurity in the Red Sea region.
(2024-10-06). My Memory of ChinaÔΩúCentral Asian student who received Xi's reply letter: Committed to be friendship envoy of China-Central Asia. ecns.cn "When President Xi replied to us, he encouraged us to serve as envoys of friendship and bridges of cooperation. His words inspired us and we feel committed to fulfilling that role," said Rahman Bayramdurdyyev, teaching secretary at College of International Education, China University of Petroleum-Beijing, during an interview with China News Network at the 2024 Beijing Cultural Forum.
(2024-10-06). Comrade President? Change and Continuity in Sri Lanka. internationalviewpoint.org
(2024-10-06). Focus turns to Lebanon. internationalviewpoint.org
(2024-10-06). Gender and sexualities: the reactionary offensive of the far right. internationalviewpoint.org
(2024-10-06). National elections in Austria: A disaster for democracy and the welfare state — and for the left. internationalviewpoint.org
(2024-10-06). Tanzania: Masai evicted from their land on the altar of profit. internationalviewpoint.org
(2024-10-06). Crises in France. internationalviewpoint.org "The formation of the NFP, and the unexpected success of its electoral campaign, have rekindled hope. But we know that this is only a reprieve. The rise of the National Rally continues, and the dynamic of popular mobilisation remains fragile, but the time gained can be put to good use." | – | / |
(2024-10-06). 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…
(2024-10-06). 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…
(2024-10-06). Is AMLO's latest reform a poisoned chalice? internationalviewpoint.org On 15 September, a Mexican bank holiday, Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador gave a 'farewell' speech in front of 300,000 enthusiastic people gathered on the Zocalo, Mexico City's main square. Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador is stepping down from office on 1 October, giving way to the new president, Claudia Sheinbaum, who was triumphantly elected in June. | – | / |
(2024-10-06). 'Taking sides': The international activists for Palestine Israel targets. aljazeera.com US Turkish woman's killing last month puts a spotlight on international activists' efforts to expose Israeli violence.
(2024-10-06). Four suspects nabbed in Limpopo for possession of illicit cigarettes, dealing in drugs. sanews.gov.za Four suspects nabbed in Limpopo for possession of illicit cigarettes, dealing in drugs | Four male suspects, aged between 26 and 38, have been apprehended at separate locations during routine operational duties conducted by various police units across the Capricorn District in Limpopo. | According to the South African Police Service (SAPS), a foreign national was nabbed on Friday at Lebowakgomo RDP, Zone F for possession of 28 plastic bags containing dagga estimated at R28 000 and a substantial amount of cash. | The SAPS said the operation was led by the members of the Lebowakgomo police with the Polokwane SAPS,…
(2024-10-06). Seventh administration to promote peace, security in Africa. sanews.gov.za Seventh administration to promote peace, security in Africa | International Relations and Cooperation Minister, Ronald Lamola, has assured South Africans that the current administration will not stray from the African Agenda and will continue to push for peace and security on the continent. | Delivering his remarks at the Africa Peace and Security Dialogue hosted by the Thabo Mbeki Foundation on Saturday in Magaliesburg, the Minister said: "I am here to say that the seventh administration remains committed to the African Agenda. We are not deviating from it, we pursue our agenda in the spirit of genuine partnersh…
(2024-10-06). How the US Chooses Its President: A Step-by-Step Guide. sputnikglobe.com The US presidential election follows a multi-step process, starting with party primaries and caucuses where candidates are selected. Each party then holds a national convention to officially nominate its candidate.
(2024-10-06). The African perspective on French imperialist policy in Africa. unitedworldint.com 
France's colonial legacy in Africa is a somber reminder of the brutalities of empire. By Dr Halim Genàßoƒülu Colonialism is not satisfied merely with holding a people in its grip and emptying the native's brain of all form and content. Frantz Fanon (The Wretched of the Earth) French legacy in West Africa (The Wretched of …
(2024-10-06). 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 (…) | – |
(2024-10-06). 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 (…) | – |
(2024-10-06). A MEAL Officer (M/F) – Full-time fixed-term 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 (…) | – |
(2024-10-06). Strikes hit south Beirut after Israeli army warns residents to evacuate Hezbollah bastion. scmp.com 'Israeli enemy warplanes carried out four very violent strikes on [Beirut's] southern suburbs,' Lebanon's National News Agency said.
(2024-10-06). 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.
(2024-10-06). Trump's Resilient Comeback: Musk Joins Former President's Rally in Pennsylvania. devdiscourse.com In a defiant return to the campaign trail, former U.S. President Donald Trump held a rally in Pennsylvania, the site of an assassination attempt he survived in July. Notably, he was joined by Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, who has shifted his political support from Democrats to endorsing Trump for the upcoming elections.
(2024-10-06). 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…
(2024-10-06). 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: …
(2024-10-06). 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…
(2024-10-06). Telangana to Boost Textile Sector: New Yarn Depot in Sircilla. devdiscourse.com The government of Telangana has approved the establishment of a Yarn Depot in Vemulawada, Rajanna Sircilla District, catering to the state's power loom industry. This initiative is led by the Telangana State Handloom Weavers Cooperative Society Limited (TGSCO) and aims to bolster the region's textile sector.
(2024-10-06). Lise à∂ƒürencilerinin afetlerde kullanƒ±lmasƒ± iàßin àºrettiƒüi ƒ∞HA birincilik aldƒ±. aa.com.tr Lise à∂ƒürencilerinin afetlerde arama kurtarma àßalƒ±≈ümalarƒ±nda kullanƒ±lmasƒ± iàßin àºrettikleri insansƒ±z hava aracƒ± (ƒ∞HA), Havacƒ±lƒ±k, Uzay ve Teknoloji Festivali (TEKNOFEST) kapsamƒ±nda dàºzenlenen ƒ∞HA yarƒ±≈ümasƒ±nƒ±n serbest kategorisinde birinciliƒüe ula≈ütƒ±.
(2024-10-06). Afet, yangƒ±n ve arama kurtarma eƒüitimleri sanal ortama ta≈üƒ±nƒ±yor. aa.com.tr Hayrat ƒ∞nsani Yardƒ±m Derneƒüi, kendi imkanlarƒ±yla hazƒ±rladƒ±ƒüƒ± yazƒ±lƒ±mla afet, yangƒ±n ve arama kurtarma eƒüitimi almak isteyenlerin bu eƒüitimleri sanal ortamda alabilmelerine imkan tanƒ±maya àßalƒ±≈üƒ±yor.