(2024-10-13). Starship completes fifth test flight, splashes down in Indian Ocean. tass.com For the first time, SpaceX succeeded in bringing back and safely landing the Super Heavy booster, which descended from an altitude of more than 100 kilometers to sit on a launch pad, called Mechazilla…
(2024-10-13). 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.
(2024-10-13). India's Lawrence Bishnoi gang claims responsibility for Baba Siddique's assassination. geo.tv India's former minister and member of the Ajit Pawar faction of the NCP Baba Siddique. — Facebook/Baba Siddique/File NEW DELHI: India's notorious Lawrence Bishnoi gang has claimed responsibility for the assassination of former minister and member of the Ajit Pawar…
(2024-10-13). Reasons Why India Doesn't Buy the US's Underhanded Free Speech. fairobserver.com On September 23, 2024, United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced additional sanctions against the Russian Rossiya Segodnya media group and its five subsidiaries, including the Russia Today (RT) television news network. This announcement seems timed for the US presidential election, which is just over a month away. Blinken accused these media outlets of…
(2024-10-13). Titan of Business, Friend of Strays: The legendary Ratan Tata, whom millions mourn. rt.com The lifelong bachelor married business with benevolence, turning an industrial group into a global powerhouse while taking care of street dogs | It's rare — and rather beautiful — when an industrialist is remembered not for his net worth or assets left behind, but for his empathy and big heart. Such was the life led by Indian business tycoon and philanthropist Ratan Tata, who With his death, India lost a visionary industrialist. Budding entrepreneurs lost their biggest source of…
(2024-10-13). Ambani's Reliance lobbies India on satellite spectrum in new face-off with Musk. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-10-13). Jayawardene returns as Mumbai Indians head coach ahead of IPL 2025. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-10-13). Indian politician Baba Siddique shot dead in Mumbai. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-10-13). Miya Muslims of Assam, India, face eviction, threats, and oppression. globalvoices.org
(2024-10-13). Forty states condemn attacks on UN Lebanon peacekeepers. newarab.com Forty nations that contribute to the UN peacekeeping force in Lebanon said Saturday that they "strongly condemn recent attacks" on the peacekeepers. | "Such actions must stop immediately and should be adequately investigated," said the joint statement, posted on X by the Polish UN mission and signed by nations including leading contributors Indonesia, Italy and India. | Other signatories include Ghana, Nepal, Malaysia, Spain, France and China ⚪ all countries that have contributed several hundred troops to the force. | At least five peacekeepers have been wounded in recent days as Israel attempts an invasion o…
(2024-10-13). India behind Bangladesh, Nepal in 2024 Hunger Index. ummid.com In yet another indicator showing the poor economic condition of India under the Modi rule, the Global Hunger Index (GHI) has placed the country behind 104 countries including even Bangladesh, Nepal and Sri Lanka.
(2024-10-13). First ever phase 3 clinical trial of dengue vaccine at JNMC AMU. ummid.com Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College (JNMC), Aligarh Muslim University has started India's first ever phase 3 clinical trial of dengue vaccine.
(2024-10-13). Impact of BJP's Haryana Win on 2024 Maharashtra, Jharkhand Polls. ummid.com The BJP victory in Haryana would not only demoralize the opposition as they prepare for key elections in Maharashtra and Jharkhand, but also weaken Congress' bargaining power within the INDIA bloc.
(2024-10-13). Ratan Tata dies, India mourns. ummid.com Ratan Tata, renowned industrialist, dies after prolonged illness at the age of 86 on Wednesday October 09, 2024 in Mumbai.
(2024-10-13). SCO Summit 2024: India, Pakistan should initiate dialogue for a better tomorrow. ummid.com The road ahead is undoubtedly challenging, but it is imperative for India and Pakistan to recognize the importance of peaceful coexistence and cooperation.
(2024-10-13). Muslim politician in India's Maharashtra shot dead weeks before state polls. aljazeera.com Two suspects are in custody after Baba Siddique was shot multiple times outside his legislator son's office in Mumbai.
(2024-10-13). India's defence minister takes part in Hindu 'weapon worship' ceremony. aljazeera.com Indians have celebrated Dussehra, a festival commemorating a symbolic victory of good over evil in Hindu mythology.
(2024-10-13). Match time, teams, head-to-head: India vs Australia — Women's T20 World Cup. aljazeera.com Cricket's powerhouses meet in their final Group A game at Sharjah in a bid to secure a last-four spot at the World Cup.
(2024-10-13). '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.
(2024-10-13). 2025 to be celebrated as ASEAN-India Tourism Year. tvbrics.com Indian Ministry of External Affairs said that India will contribute US$5 million towards the joint cooperative activities for the development of tourism in the region…
(2024-10-13). Jammu & Kashmir: New report details India's land rights violations since the abrogation of statehood. fidh.org
(2024-10-13). Shockwaves Across India: NCP Leader Baba Siddique's Tragic Murder. devdiscourse.com The political landscape of India has been jolted by the brutal murder of NCP leader Baba Siddique, which took place in Mumbai on Saturday. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin expressed shock and condemned the violence, asserting that such acts have no place in civil society.
(2024-10-13). Green's Injury: Chance for Bancroft in Border-Gavaskar Trophy. devdiscourse.com Cameron Green's unfortunate injury may offer Cameron Bancroft a shot at a Test recall in the highly anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India, suggests former Australia captain Mark Taylor.
(2024-10-13). IDF Admits Iran Fear, Begs For This US Weapon Amid Tehran Nuclear Bomb Rumours…? | Israel. hindustantimes.com US President Joe Biden's administration is mulling deploying THAAD (Terminal High Altitude Area Defence) air defence systems in Israel, according to a report in the Times of Israel. The move came days after rumours swirled that Iran conducted its first-ever nuclear test on October 5 after launching 180 missiles and drones on Israel. Watch…
(2024-10-13). Iran Fearless After 'Nuclear Test'? Top Leader Himself 'Lands' Plane In Lebanon, Visits Beirut Ruins. hindustantimes.com Amid war between Israel and Hezbollah, Iran's Parliament Speaker, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, arrived in Beirut on Oct 12. The Iranian Parliament speaker piloted the plane himself during his Lebanon trip. Ghalibaf vowed Iran's support to Lebanon amid Israel's ground invasion of the country. Watch for more.
(2024-10-13). 3rd Day Of Hezbollah Attack On Israel Food Hub; IDF Says No Damage But 'Chopper Seen Taking Wounded'. hindustantimes.com Hezbollah militants launched yet another attack on north Israel's port city of Haifa on October 13. The Israeli military said Hezbollah fired five rockets from Lebanon, but air defenses intercepted all projectiles. Meanwhile, Iran's Press TV released a video claiming Israeli military helicopters were airlifting injured soldiers in Haifa. Meanwhile, two Israeli soldiers suffered injuries in Hezbollah's anti-tank missile fire in south Lebanon. Watch this video for more.
(2024-10-13). Revealed: Lebanon Army's Final Plan To Attack IDF, Strategy To Shock Israel Amid Hezbollah Battles. hindustantimes.com The Lebanese army may enter the Hezbollah-Israel war in south Lebanon after the IDF killed three of its soldiers in recent days. Analysts familiar with the army's workings said that, should the Israeli incursion reach the current army positions, Lebanese troops would put up a fight, according to the Times of Israel report. Watch this video for more.
(2024-10-13). US 'Rules Out' Israel Attack On Nuke Sites, But Fears Iran's Revenge: 'No Idea What Tehran Will…'. hindustantimes.com Washington has made a big appeal to Iran as the Mideast nation anticipates an attack from Israel, reports CNN. The U.S. has reportedly urged Iran to 'calibrate its response' in case of an Israeli attack. The report added that Washington conveyed its message to Tehran through back channels. Watch for more.
(2024-10-13). Ukrainian Troops 'Flee' As Russia Advances Towards Pokrovsk; Big Victory For Putin By October End. hindustantimes.com Russian forces claim Ukrainian troops are demoralised and retreating as they advance steadily towards the key city of Pokrovsk in the Avdeyevka region. According to a Russian commander, Ukrainian forces flee after initial fire contact. Pokrovsk, a major logistical hub, is a critical target for Russia's offensive. Watch the video for details.
(2024-10-13). Hezbollah Shakes Israel On Holiest Day For Jew; 320 Rockets, Nearly 3,000 Hospitalised On Yom Kippur. hindustantimes.com The Israeli military has said that Hezbollah fired over 320 projectiles at the country on the holiest day for Jews — Yom Kippur. Nearly 3,000 people were treated on Yom Kippur, which included people who were directly hurt by Hezbollah explosions. Most of the people were hospitalised due to fasting, dehydration on the occasion of Yom Kippur. Watch this video for more information.
(2024-10-13). Pritam Singh goes on trial on Monday: What's the case about and what's at stake? channelnewsasia.com CNA gives a recap of Pritam Singh's case, the charges he faces, the lawyers expected to take centre-stage in the trial and what's at stake for the Leader of the Opposition.
(2024-10-13). Comrade President? Change and Continuity in Sri Lanka. cadtm.org
(2024-10-13). Uttarakhand Poised for Development: UCC, Airport, and AIIMS in Focus. devdiscourse.com Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami affirmed on Sunday that the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) will soon be put into effect, assuring citizens the legislation is not designed to harm anyone. During the Civil Felicitation Ceremony at the Indira Gandhi Sports Ground in Kichha, Dhami stated that voters in the 2022 assembly elections supported this legal move.
(2024-10-13). Chidambaram Calls for Restoration of Jammu and Kashmir Statehood. devdiscourse.com In a bold statement, Congress leader P Chidambaram called on the forthcoming Jammu and Kashmir government to make the restoration of statehood their primary agenda.
(2024-10-13). Empowering Women through Industry in Madhya Pradesh. devdiscourse.com In a move advocating for women's empowerment, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav underscored the pivotal role industries play in achieving this objective.
(2024-10-13). Chief Minister's Janata Darshan: A Promise of Justice. devdiscourse.com In a significant public interaction, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath addressed grievances of around 300 individuals during the Janata Darshan held Sunday morning at the Gorakhnath temple premises, officials reported.
(2024-10-13). Hamas bombs 15 Israeli soldiers, destroys 3 tanks. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – According to Al-Jazeera, Hamas' armed branch, the Al-Qassam Brigades, claimed to have successfully attacked a 15-man Israeli unit near the Jabalia camp in northern Gaza. As the military tried to invade a residential neighborhood, the gang claimed credit for setting off an explosive device that was intended at them. They also said that three Israeli tanks had been destroyed in Rafah and Gaza City. | Al-Qassam said in a statement that their militants killed Israeli soldiers after they set up a potent explosive device against them close to a communications intersection. | They also acknowledged that they…
(2024-10-13). Morocco vs Central African Republic probable lineups – AFCON Qualifying. albawaba.com Morocco host the Central African Republic Prediction at the Honneur Stadium in third round of the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers on Saturday.Match date: Saturday, 12 October | Kick-off time: 19: 00 (GMT)…
(2024-10-13). Netanyahu orders UN to evacuate Lebanon peacekeepers. rt.com UNIFIL forces will be in danger unless they withdraw, the Israeli prime minister has warned | Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has demanded that UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres withdraw UNIFIL peacekeepers from southern Lebanon, adding that by remaining there they are "providing a human shield to Hezbollah terrorists." | In a Hebrew-language video message posted to social media on Sunday, Netanyahu told Guterres "it is time for you to withdraw UNIFIL from Hezbollah strongholds and from the areas of combat." | "The IDF has repeatedly asked for this, and has been met with repeated refusals, all ai…
(2024-10-13). Kanye West accused of drugging and raping woman at Diddy's party — media. rt.com Former OnlyFans star Lauren Pisciotta, who had previously sued the rapper for alleged stalking and sexual harassment, has updated her lawsuit | A former employee of the US musician and fashion designer Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, has filed a lawsuit accusing him of drugging and sexually assaulting her at a party he co-hosted together with Sean Combs, also known as P Diddy, according to legal documents obtained by the New York Post. | The suit against West comes amid a major Hollywood sex scandal focused on Combs, a 54-year-old three-time Grammy award winner, who has been charged with racketeering and sex…
(2024-10-13). Israel 'narrowed down' list of targets in Iran — NBC. rt.com
(2024-10-13). Over 100 states rebuke Israel for declaring UN chief persona non grata. rt.com West Jerusalem accused Antonio Guterres of failing to "unequivocally condemn" Iran's missile attack against the Jewish state | Over 100 UN member states have signed a letter in support of the organization's chief, Antonio Guterres, denouncing the Israeli government's decision to bar him from entering the country. | The petition was initiated by Chile after Israel declared the UN secretary-general persona non grata on October 2, accusing him of failing to "unequivocally condemn" Iran. | Following Iran's attack, Guterres stated that he was "extremely concerned with the escalation of the conflict in Lebanon," and…
(2024-10-13). Trump warns of World War III because of Biden administration. rt.com The Republican presidential candidate has pledged to defuse global tensions if elected in November | The US is dangerously close to sliding into World War III within months due to the policies of the administration of President Joe Biden, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has said. | Speaking at a campaign rally on Saturday in California, a Democratic Party stronghold, Trump claimed that an overwhelming majority of Americans believe the country is on the wrong track. The former president said, however, that he has an even more pressing concern. | "We got a problem. I actually worry about the next…
(2024-10-13). German Islamist group calls for caliphate in Middle East (VIDEO). rt.com Some 2,000 protesters gathered in Hamburg to decry Israeli "genocide" in Gaza and Lebanon, according to local media | The crisis in the Middle East should be solved by establishing a caliphate in the region, the leader of a German radical Islamist organization has said during a rally. | Around 2,000 supporters of the controversial group, Muslim Interaktiv, took to the streets in the city of Hamburg in northern Germany on Saturday, local media reported. The organizers claimed in a post on X that more than 5,000 people turned out. | The demonstrators chanted "Allahu Akbar" (God is Greater) and carried banners de…
(2024-10-13). Jared Leto vows to visit Russia and Ukraine. rt.com The frontman of Thirty Seconds to Mars said he felt "Russian energy" during a concert in Serbia | American actor and singer Jared Leto hopes to perform in Russia and Ukraine when the conflict between the two countries is over. | Addressing the audience in Belgrade Arena during a concert in Serbia on Friday, Leto, the frontman of the rock band Thirty Seconds to Mars, "I know we…
(2024-10-13). Ukraine's security chief charged with terrorism in Russia — TASS. rt.com Vasily Malyuk helped organize a drone attack on the Crimean Bridge in summer 2023, investigators reportedly believe | Russia has charged Vasily Malyuk, the head of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU), with terrorism for his alleged role in the deadly bombing of the Crimean Bridge in 2023, TASS reported on Sunday, citing sources. | The strategic link connecting the peninsula with the Russian mainland was attacked by two explosives-laden Ukrainian maritime drones in July 2023, injuring a teenager and killing her parents, while damaging part of the roadway. Ukraine has claimed responsibility for the attack, as…
(2024-10-13). 100+ states condemn Israel for declaring UN chief persona non grata. rt.com The move, initiated by Chile, has been supported by over a hundred UN members | Over a hundred United Nations member states have signed a letter in support of the organization's chief, Antonio Guterres, denouncing the Israeli government's decision to bar him from entering the country. | The collective petition was initiated by Chile after Israel declared the UN Secretary-General persona non grata on October 2, accusing him of a failure to "unequivocally condemn" Iran. | Following Iran's attack, Guterres expressed being "extremely concerned with the escalation of the conflict in Lebanon" and condemned the broad…
(2024-10-13). Israel has 'narrowed down' Iran targets list — NBC. rt.com
(2024-10-13). Over 100 states rebuke Israel for declaring UN chief persona non grata. rt.com West Jerusalem has accused Antonio Guterres of failing to "unequivocally condemn" Iran's missile attack against the Jewish state | Over 100 UN member states have signed a letter in support of the organization's chief, Antonio Guterres, denouncing the Israeli government's decision to bar him from entering the country. | The petition was initiated by Chile after Israel declared the UN secretary-general persona non grata on October 2, accusing him of failing to "unequivocally condemn" Iran. | Following Iran's attack, Guterres stated that he was "extremely concerned with the escalation of the conflict in Lebanon,"
(2024-10-13). Biden's officials risking WWIII — Trump. rt.com The Republican presidential candidate has pledged to defuse global tensions if elected in November | The US is dangerously close to sliding into World War III within months due to the policies of the administration of President Joe Biden, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has said. | Speaking at a campaign rally on Saturday in California, a Democratic Party stronghold, Trump claimed that an overwhelming majority of Americans believe the country is on the wrong track. The former president said, however, that he has an even more pressing concern. | "We got a problem. I actually worry about the next…
(2024-10-13). German Islamist group calls for Middle East caliphate (VIDEO). rt.com Some 2,000 protesters gathered in Hamburg to decry Israeli "genocide" in Gaza and Lebanon, according to local media | The crisis in the Middle East should be resolved by establishing a caliphate in the region, the leader of a German radical Islamist organization has said during a rally. | Around 2,000 supporters of the controversial group, Muslim Interaktiv, took to the streets in the city of Hamburg in northern Germany on Saturday, local media reported. The organizers claimed in a post on X that more than 5,000 people turned out. | The demonstrators chanted "Allahu Akbar" (God is Greater) and carried banners…
(2024-10-13). Thousands protest German involvement in Ukraine conflict. rt.com A mass demonstration in Munich has called for peace between Moscow and Kiev, as well as in the Middle East | Thousands of people have marched in Munich, Germany to call for an end to the conflict between Russia and Ukraine and the fighting in the Middle East. | The protest on Saturday was organized by the ver.di trade union, with the slogan: 'You will not prepare me for war'. | The demonstrators urged the government in Berlin to stop arms shipments to Israel and Ukraine, and instead use the money for social needs at home. | Footage from Ruptly video agency shows protesters carrying Palestinian and Lebanese fla…
(2024-10-13). Arrest of Afghan in France linked to US terror plot. rt.com The suspect was allegedly planning an Islamic State-inspired attack on a sporting event or shopping mall | French authorities have detained a 22-year-old Afghan national suspected of planning a terrorist attack at a public venue, AFP reported on Saturday, citing the country's anti-terrorism prosecutor's office (PNAT). Officials believe the case is linked to a US election day plot uncovered earlier in the week. | French prosecutors claimed the suspect is a supporter of Islamic State (formerly IS or ISIS) ideology who had been planning to carry out a "violent action" at a football stadium or a shopping center in…
(2024-10-13). Jared Leto makes Russia and Ukraine vow. rt.com The Thirty Seconds to Mars frontman said he felt "Russian energy" during a concert in Serbia | American actor and singer Jared Leto hopes to perform in Russia and Ukraine when the conflict between the two countries is over. | Addressing an audience in Belgrade Arena during a concert in Serbia on Friday, Leto, the frontman of the rock band Thirty Seconds to Mars, "I know we hav…
(2024-10-13). Zelensky's demands 'fell on deaf ears in Berlin' — Bild. rt.com Germany's Olaf Scholz reportedly promised the Ukrainian leader nothing on long-range weapons deliveries and fast-tracking its NATO membership | German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has evaded Vladimir Zelensky's questions on whether Kiev will be accepted into NATO, or receive long-range missiles from Berlin, Bild reported on Saturday, describing the Ukrainian leader's trip across Europe to secure military support as a fiasco. | According to the German tabloid, Zelensky had two main goals in mind when he embarked on a whirlwind tour of meetings with Western leaders: obtaining permission to use foreign-made weapons …
(2024-10-13). Harris attacks Trump over health. rt.com The Democratic presidential candidate has released a note from her doctor and challenged her Republican rival to do the same | The White House has published a letter from US Vice President Kamala Harris' doctor, describing her physical and mental condition as "excellent." Her campaign immediately used the report to question whether former President Donald Trump is "hiding" something about his health. | The two-page
(2024-10-13). Harris attacks Trump over his health. rt.com The Democratic presidential candidate has released a note from her doctor and challenged her Republican rival to do the same | The White House has published a letter from US Vice President Kamala Harris' doctor, describing her physical and mental condition as "excellent." Her campaign immediately used the report to question whether former President Donald Trump is "hiding" something about his health. | The two-page
(2024-10-13). Harris attacks Trump over health. rt.com The Democrat has released a note from her doctor and challenged her Republican rival to do the same | The White House has published a letter from Vice President Kamala Harris's doctor, describing her physical and mental condition as "excellent." Her campaign immediately used the report to question whether former President Donald Trump is "hiding" something about his health. | The two-page
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(2024-10-13). Parliamentary Disability Discourse Reopening Old Wounds. independentaustralia.net
(2024-10-13). POEM: The light in my left eye went away. independentaustralia.net
(2024-10-13). Iran parliament speaker visits site of latest Beirut strike. newarab.com
(2024-10-13). Dutch lawyer submits case against 1,000 Israeli soldiers to ICC. newarab.com A Dutch lawyer, Harun Reda, has filed a criminal complaint with the International Criminal Court (ICC) against 1,000 According to Arabic news site Arabi21, Reda said he filed the complaint on behalf of victims in Gaza and the occupied West Bank, a year after Israel launched its indiscriminate war on the Gaza Strip, while stepping…
(2024-10-13). Palestinian fighters, security forces clash in West Bank. newarab.com Armed clashes erupted between The clashes broke out after security forces stormed areas where Palestinian fighters were located, arresting four after ambushing them in the centre of Tubas in the north of the occupied West Bank. | The battalion is a…
(2024-10-13). Blinken says US wants Lebanon solution, not 'broader conflict'. newarab.com Blinken however, said that Israel, which has been carrying out deadly strikes on Lebanon, "has a right to defend itself" against Hezbollah, but said he was alarmed by the worsening humanitarian situation. | The US is Israel's key alley, and has supplied billions of dollars worth of weapons used…
(2024-10-13). Drones from Lebanon, Iraq target Tel Aviv, Golan Heights. newarab.com Drones launched by Hezbollah from Israel said on Saturday that "40 projectiles" had been fired by Hezbollah into Israel with warning sirens so…
(2024-10-13). Israel's bombardment of Lebanon brings death and trauma. newarab.com Israel's escalation of its bombardment of Lebanon since 23 September has destroyed infrastructure and increased civilian casualties, turning a low-level conflict into a full-scale war. | Airstrikes on residential areas which have caused mass civilian casualties are starting to be investigated, including by UK-based war monitor Airwars. | The group's director Emily Tripp told The New Arab that such incidents were strikingly similar to those it has previously investigated in Gaza. | "We already have a number of cases we're looking into, for example, of families dying together in single strikes." | Israel says it…
(2024-10-13). Safety fears for Lebanon's Baalbek ruins after Israeli strikes. newarab.com Heavy Israeli airstrikes across Lebanon's The vast Roman citadel and temples sit adjacent to the modern-day city of Baalbek in the eastern Bekaa valley, which
(2024-10-13). Unifil statement on Israel's tank assault, chemical attack on UN peacekeeper base. skwawkbox.org Starmer, Lammy silent on rogue state's illegal assault Unifil, the United Nations Interim Force In Lebanon of peacekeepers, has issued the following statement on this morning's attacks by Israel, using tanks and irritant chemical shells, on its base in Ramyah in Lebanon and Israel's blocking of Unifil movements at Meiss ej Jebel yesterday: UNIFIL statement …
(2024-10-13). US expands sanctions on Iran's oil sector over Israel attack. newarab.com The United States hit The Treasury Department said it was going after Iran's so-called "shadow fleet" of ships involved in selling Iranian oil in circumvention of existing sanctions, designating 10 companies and 17 vessels as "blocked property" over their…
(2024-10-13). Gaza Doctor Corrects CNN Anchor: 'This Is Not a Humanitarian Crisis… This Is Genocide'. scheerpost.com
(2024-10-13). Israel's genocide is a war on the very idea of Palestine. newarab.com It has been one year since the start of Israel's Israel's targeting of health infrastructure has rendered the collection of data about casualties nearly impossible, though the death toll,
(2024-10-13). Video: Liverpool's busiest hospitality street falls quiet as silent march for Gaza passes. skwawkbox.org Music and conversation are muted as anti-genocide march passes in silence — except at one US-themed bar Liverpool's Bold Street, the busiest in the city for dining and socialising, fell into an eerie quiet this afternoon as a march for Gaza and against Britain's complicity in Israel's genocide — silent today for a large part …
(2024-10-13). Earthquakes, Leakage, Expense, Death by Asphyxiation — Is There No Beginning to the Advantages of Carbon Capture? wattsupwiththat.com DeSmog is all in on the invented climate crisis and a fervent supporter of the political Net Zero fantasy. It obviously hates all hydrocarbon use and has reported on the problems of carbon capture. For its part, mainstream media just sticks with demonising fracking. Donkey nodding politicians in many jurisdictions accept the need for huge quantities of money to be poured down the CCS hole but are obviously uninformed about the risks involved.
(2024-10-13). 4 Million Americans Excluded From Election by Felony Voting Bans. scheerpost.com
(2024-10-13). Motaz Azaiza, Acclaimed Journalist from Gaza, on Photographing War & Making "Art from the Pain" scheerpost.com
(2024-10-13). Patrick Lawrence: Truths That Come Out Like the Sun. scheerpost.com
(2024-10-13). We Absolutely Do Not Need To Escalate Anything New York Times. scheerpost.com Photo by By Kathleen Wallace / The headline reads "We Absolutely Need to Escalate in Iran" by the still inconceivably taken-seriously New York Times. | In all these years after a previous century that saw an estimated 231 million people die in wars, we still have to tolerate the drums of war being beaten by those who will not be touched by su…
(2024-10-13). AFCON qualifiers: Salah scores, Tunisia stunned by Comoros. newarab.com Salah added to an opener from Trezeguet in Cairo as Egypt toiled for almost 70…
(2024-10-13). Do Palestinians believe liberation is still possible. newarab.com When Hamas launched an unprecedented assault into southern Israel on 7 October, the date became emblematic for many Palestinians in besieged Gaza…
(2024-10-13). Dubai-based DP World stops UK investment after minister comments. newarab.com Port and logistics firm
(2024-10-13). Israel intensifies assault on Gaza's Jabalia amid crushing siege. newarab.com Israeli forces have intensified their assault on the Jabalia refugee camp in northern Gaza, an area where some 200,000 Palestinians have been besieged for over a week. | The army has ordered civilians to leave for the south of Gaza, however numerous reports have emerged of civilians being targeted by snipers and drones while attempting to flee. | Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) project coordinator Sarah Vuylsteke said on X that "nobody is allowed to get in or out". | Images posted to social media showed bodies strewn across streets of the camp, amid reports of massacres of civilians by Israeli strikes. | Early…
(2024-10-13). Israeli strike kills 22 in Jabalia as health services fail. newarab.com At least 22 A separate strike also killed three Palestinians in the Tuffah neighbourhood of Gaza City. | A statement from the Ministry of Health in Gaza said the Israeli army ca…
(2024-10-13). Nicaragua breaks diplomatic ties with 'fascist' Israel amid war. newarab.com Nicaragua's government, in a statement, said the break in relations was due to Israel's attacks on The nation's congress had, earlier…
(2024-10-13). No ambulances left working in north Gaza, Red Crescent says. newarab.com The Palestinian Red Crescent Society (PRCS) said on Friday that none of their ambulances in north Gaza has had limited fuel resources since PRCS spokesperson Raed Al…
(2024-10-13). Sudan's RSF claims to capture 'Egyptian mercenaries' in war. newarab.com
(2024-10-13). Thousands trapped in Jabalia as Israel pounds northern Gaza. newarab.com Thousands of people are trapped in Gaza's Israeli strikes killed at least 34 Palestinians across the Gaza Strip on Friday, with nearly half of the fatalities occurring in Jabalia, the northern district which is the largest…
(2024-10-13). Is the Top of Mount Rainier Shrinking Due to Global Warming? wattsupwiththat.com There is no trend toward more above-freezing temperatures at the top of Mt. Rainier. In fact, the evidence suggests just the opposite.
(2024-10-13). Rookie Sensation Caleb Williams Shines in London Victory. devdiscourse.com In a stunning performance at London's Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Chicago Bears rookie quarterback Caleb Williams threw four touchdown passes, propelling his team to a 35-16 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars.
(2024-10-13). Anti-government protesters march 'against hunger' in Moldova (VIDEOS). rt.com Dozens have taken to the streets of Chisinau to denounce the policies of President Maia Sandu | Anti-government protesters in Moldova's capital, Chisinau, took to the streets with banners and empty pots on Saturday, denouncing the country's pro-Western president, Maia Sandu, and her policies. The demonstrators accused Sandu's administration of driving the country to poverty. The protest was unofficially called the "march of the hungry" and "the march of the deceived pensioners." | Videos show dozens of people marching through the streets of Chisinau with banners reading: "Thanks, Sandu, for poverty and hunger,…
(2024-10-13). Ovechkin on New NHL Season: Scoring Getting Harder Every Year. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russian hockey legend Alexander Ovechkin, who is the captain of Washington Capitals, said ahead of his 20th season in the National Hockey League (NHL) that scoring goals was getting harder every year.
(2024-10-13). Burkina Faso Clinches Spot in 2025 African Cup of Nations. devdiscourse.com In a decisive victory against Burundi, Burkina Faso has guaranteed their place in the 2025 African Cup of Nations finals, emerging as the first team to join host nation Morocco. The 2-0 triumph secured by Mohamed Konate and Bertrand Traore's goals placed Burkina Faso firmly at the top of Group L with 10 points, ensuring they cannot be displaced from the top two spots.
(2024-10-13). 2024 Haryana Assembly to have 05 Muslim MLAs. ummid.com A total of 05 Muslims – all from the Congress party, have won the 2024 Haryana Assembly elections results of which were announced on Tuesday October 08, 2024.
(2024-10-13). Lesson to Learn from Haryana Election 2024. ummid.com The news from Haryana is certainly a vast disappointment. In some ways it looks like a re-play of what happened in MP during the 2023 round of assembly elections.
(2024-10-13). EVM Controversy Sparks Tension in Haryana Elections. devdiscourse.com Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal urges the Election Commission to address concerns raised by the Congress regarding possible electronic voting machine (EVM) misuse in the recently-concluded Haryana Assembly elections. The Congress party has alleged discrepancies, particularly with battery percentages, in several EVMs involved in the voting process.
(2024-10-13). Kerala's Vijayadasami: A Celebration of Learning and Tradition. devdiscourse.com Thousands of toddlers across Kerala were introduced to the world of letters during the 'Vidyarambham' ritual on the auspicious Vijayadasami day. This event, marking the end of the nine-day Navratri festival, is a significant cultural tradition in the southern state.
(2024-10-13). DTE Maha Post HSC Pharmacy Diploma Merit List 2024 Published. ummid.com Directorate of Technical Education (DTE Maharashtra) has released on its official website phd24.dtemaharashtra.gov.in today i.e. Tuesday October 08, 2024 Provisional Merit List of the students who have registered for Admission to First Year Post HSC Diploma in Pharmacy D Pharm (PHD24) for the year 2024-25.
(2024-10-13). Maharashtra's Political Turmoil: Shockwaves from NCP Leader Siddique's Murder. devdiscourse.com Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis expressed profound shock and sorrow following the shooting and subsequent death of NCP leader Baba Siddique. As the holder of the Home Department portfolio, Fadnavis revealed that police are preparing to brief the media post obtaining the accused's custody.
(2024-10-13). Political Turmoil Follows Tragic Killing of NCP Leader Baba Siddique. devdiscourse.com In the wake of the tragic killing of NCP leader Baba Siddique, political tensions are running high in Maharashtra. BJP leader Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi has criticized the opposition for attempting to politicize the incident, highlighting that such actions indicate a non-serious approach to sensitive issues. Naqvi assured that the state government is actively pursuing the culprits behind this heinous crime.
(2024-10-13). AI to be used in creating personalized cancer vaccines — expert. tass.com "To train the AI, an experimental database is needed, specifically, sequences of about 40,000-50,000 tumors with identification if antigen compatibilities," Director of the Gamaleya National Research Center for Epidemiology and Microbiology Alexander Gintsburg said…
(2024-10-13). Seoul doubts North Korea to 'start war'. tass.com It would be "suicidal" for Pyongyang, National Security Bureau Director Shin Won-sik said…
(2024-10-13). 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.
(2024-10-13). Netanyahu, ministers lash out at 130 soldiers refusing to serve without a hostage deal. haaretz.com According to sources, PM Netanyahu said at a cabinet meeting that the soldiers 'had lost, and had actually never had, a national conscience,' as a minister called for their imprisonment. The signatories said in response that not pushing for a hostage deal 'is a betrayal of the Zionist and IDF ethos we grew up on'…
(2024-10-13). One year after 7 October, Gilbert Achcar discusses the future of Gaza, Lebanon, and the regional conflict. internationalviewpoint.org A year after the beginning of the genocidal Israeli war on Gaza and with the launch of Israel's assault on Lebanon, UK academic Gilbert Achcar describes possible future scenarios | – | / |
(2024-10-13). Fatal Flaws in UK-Mauritius "Joint Statement" on planned Treaty on Chagos. internationalviewpoint.org The "Joint Statement" that Pravind Jugnauth and Keir Starmer have concocted is obviously riddled with fatal flaws for Mauritius' future. It is dangerous on all the main issues: decolonization, closing the USA's military base, the elementary right to free movement over all the land and sea for all Mauritians including Chagossians, and thus the right to return for Chagossians. It is even a blow to Mauritian sovereignty, itself. So, the Treaty must be opposed. LALIT now puts the following issue on the agenda for the general elections: Full sovereignty to be exercised democratically over Chagos, and a date for base c…
(2024-10-13). How Kenya's Youth, Middle Classes and Working Poor Joined Forces. internationalviewpoint.org I remember Kenya's June 25 protests like they were yesterday. The energy on the streets of Nairobi was frenetic, filled with the sound of whistles, motorcycle honks, vuvuzelas (long horns used to cheer in soccer games) and loud blasts of teargas. | – | / |
(2024-10-13). How dangerous is Chinese Nationalism? internationalviewpoint.org
(2024-10-13). National elections in Austria: A disaster for democracy and the welfare state — and for the left. internationalviewpoint.org
(2024-10-13). Why Hezbollah's still standing despite Israel assassinating Hassan Nasrallah. internationalviewpoint.org There's no doubt Hassan Nasrallah's assassination by Israel has weakened Hezbollah. Joseph Daher explains why this is not the end for them. | – | / |
(2024-10-13). Tanzania: Masai evicted from their land on the altar of profit. internationalviewpoint.org
(2024-10-13). France in the grip of multiple crises. 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." | – | / |
(2024-10-13). Biden-Harris Send More U.S. Arms and Troops to the Middle East. internationalviewpoint.org As Israel has continued to expand its war in the Middle East, the administration of President Joe Biden and Vice-President Kamala Harris has continued to provide military aid and to increase its military forces in the region to support Israel. | – | / |
(2024-10-13). 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. | – | / |
(2024-10-13). Zelensky 'Left Seething' After Meeting With Polish Minister Over WWII Massacre by Ukrainian Fascists. sputnikglobe.com Poland's political class has generally been at the forefront of powers cheerleading Ukraine's entry into Western institutions including NATO and the European Union, notwithstanding underlying tensions over the World War II-era massacre of tens of thousands of ethnic Poles by Ukrainian ultranationalists lionized by…
(2024-10-13). Israeli Troops Breach Blue Line to Cross Into Lebanon, Forcibly Enter UN Base. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – UN peacekeepers in Lebanon saw Israeli troops breach the Blue Line that separates Israel from Lebanon on Sunday morning and force their way into a UN base at the southern Lebanese border village of Ramyah, in what the UN Interim Force In Lebanon (UNIFIL) described as a grave violation of international humanitarian law.
(2024-10-13). SpaceX Delays Crew Dragon Undocking Again Over Unfavorable Weather Conditions in Florida. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – SpaceX postponed on Sunday the undocking of the Crew Dragon spacecraft, carrying a Russian cosmonaut and three NASA astronauts, from the International Space Station due to unfavorable weather conditions off the coast of Florida.
(2024-10-13). 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.
(2024-10-13). US Military Veteran Arrested By Israeli Forces In Occupied West Bank. popularresistance.org A United States military veteran was arrested by Israeli forces while accompanying a Palestinian farmer in a village in the West Bank, according to the International Solidarity Movement (ISM). | Michael Jacobsen was in the Palestinian village of Masafer Yatta in the Hebron governorate when he and other activists as well as Palestinian land owners were approached by Israeli soldiers on Thursday morning. | The ISM said the farmer Jacobsen was accompanying was facing "daily harassment, attacks, and invasions of his private land by Israeli settlers and occupation forces".
(2024-10-13). Motaz Azaiza, Journalist from Gaza, on Photographing War & Making "Art from the Pain" indybay.org "I never expected the world will know my name [because of] a genocide of my people," says Palestinian photojournalist Motaz Azaiza, who gained international acclaim for his work during the first 108 days of Israel's brutal assault on Gaza. Since evacuating in January, Azaiza has brought his advocacy for Palestinian rights around the world. Democracy Now! speaks to him from Washington, D.C., where he has just wrapped up a nationwide speaking tour titled "Gaza Through My Lens" in support of UNRWA USA. "Israel is targeting our children. Israel is targeting our babies, targeting our mothers, targeting our families. I…
(2024-10-13). Lebanon: Frequently asked questions about international humanitarian law, the protection of civilians, and our work in conflict. icrc.org
(2024-10-13). Statement of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement on Lebanon: "Health-care workers and facilities must be respected and protected" icrc.org
(2024-10-13). Hezbollah Tensions Escalate: IDF Thwarts Attacks Amid Yom Kippur Clashes. devdiscourse.com In a significant escalation of regional tensions, Israel's military successfully intercepted five projectiles launched from Lebanon on Friday morning, signalling growing hostilities. The interception was followed by a series of IDF operations across southern Lebanon, which unearthed weapons caches in civilian homes, underscoring Hezbollah's preparedness for potential conflict.
(2024-10-13). Syria: French national Sabri Essid to stand trial for genocide and crimes against humanity. fidh.org
(2024-10-13). Jamia Student Areeba's Essay on Human Spirit Wins National Award. ummid.com Jamia Millia student Areeba Anwer's essay on human spirit has won the Damodarshree National Award for Academic Excellence 2024.
(2024-10-13). Carbon Capture Means More Pollution for Black Communities in Cancer Alley. truthout.org Rosemary Green and her husband live mere feet away from a massive chemical storage depot that hugs the Mississippi River just west of New Orleans. Over 200 tanks of the International-Matex Tank Terminals (IMTT) hulk beside their modest home on Fourth Street in the historic Black community of Elkinsville in St. Rose. Green and her neighbors have been complaining about the plant's fumes and periodic… |
(2024-10-13). Gagauzia's President: The US wants to play with us like a toy. uwidata.com By Adnan Tàºrkkan We met with the President of the Autonomous Republic of Gagauzia, Evghenia Gutul. President Gutul responded to our questions on the relations between Gagauzia and the Moldovan government, Moldova's deteriorating relations with Russia and the US's influence in Moldova. Evghenia Gutul emphasizes that US's pressure has worsened Moldova's relations with Russia, they …
(2024-10-13). High-level initiative on international humanitarian law. icrc.org
(2024-10-13). International Humanitarian Law Conference in Dublin. icrc.org
(2024-10-13). SWIRMO: Building International Humanitarian Law into Military Planning and Operational Practices. icrc.org
(2024-10-13). Statement at the 79th United Nations General Assembly, Sixth Committee Plenary Meeting on Measures to Eliminate International Terrorism. icrc.org
(2024-10-13). CADTM International Council | Day 1 | The polycrisis of capitalism. cadtm.org
(2024-10-13). 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
(2024-10-13). Alex Salmond, ex-first minister who sought Scotland's independence from UK, dies at 69. scmp.com As Scottish National Party leader, he led the independence campaign in the 2014 referendum, but lost with 45 per cent of the vote.
(2024-10-13). 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.
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(2024-10-13). Towards effective protection for human rights defenders and civil society organisations in Europe. fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH), as part of an informal coalition of 12 civil society organisations, publishes today a mapping paper and a proposal for a pathways towards an effective protection ecosystem for human rights defenders and civil society organisations in Europe.
October 8, 2024. The two documents aim to map the existing protection landscape, identify gaps and challenges, and propose ways to build a stronger ecosystem for the protection of human rights (…) | – |
(2024-10-13). Gagauzia's President: The US wants to play with us like a toy. unitedworldint.com
(2024-10-13). Hawks crack down on criminals. sanews.gov.za Hawks crack down on criminals | The Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI), also known as the Hawks, will continue to pursue criminals without fear, favour or prejudice. | This is according to Hawks Head, Lieutenant General Godfrey Lebeya, who briefed the media on Sunday to outline progress and take stock of milestones achieved during the second quarter of the 2024/25 financial year. | "The DPCI remains committed to its mandate of investigating, preventing, and combating national priority offences without fear, favour or prejudice. The DPCI has made significant inroads in apprehending individuals inv…
(2024-10-13). Police killings an 'assault on society and attack on the State' – Hawks Head Lebeya. sanews.gov.za Police killings an 'assault on society and attack on the State' – Hawks Head Lebeya | Seventeen police officers have been killed in the second quarter of the 2024/25 financial year. | This is according to Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI) Head, Lieutenant General Godfrey Lebeya, who briefed the media on Sunday. | At least 13 of the officers were off duty at the time of the incidents, while four were on duty when they were killed. | The Lieutenant General condemned police killings, which the DPCI categorised as a national priority offence that "requires the attention of the DPCI". | "There exists…
(2024-10-13). R25 million cocaine bust at airport. sanews.gov.za R25 million cocaine bust at airport | Customs officials of the South African Revenue Service (SARS) have made a cocaine bust at the OR Tambo International Airport, with a street value of some R25 million. | According to SARS, the 47 cocaine bricks — weighing some 50kg — were stuffed in a bag that was spotted by officials and airport security on a carousel for a flight from Sao Paolo in Brazil and heading to Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. | "SARS Customs officers inspected the luggage bag and saw suspicious looking objects in the bag. These objects tested positive for narcotics. Ther…
(2024-10-13). Rethinking Foreign Funding for Africa. independent.co.ug African countries' large and growing debt burdens have become a major obstacle to poverty reduction COMMENT | KENNETH ROGOFF | How long can the complacent West continue to ignore Africa's sovereign-debt crisis? As African countries grapple with unsustainable debt burdens, restructuring negotiations with Western governments and multilateral institutions such as the International Monetary Fund have …
(2024-10-13). Uterine cancer rates are increasing: What can you do to protect yourself? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Getty Images Uterine cancer is the most common type of gynecologic cancer. It's estimated that about 67,880 new cases will be diagnosed in 2024. Approximately 13,250 people will die from this disease in the U.S. in 2024, according to the National Cancer Institute. Researchers recently reported that while death rates for the most common type of uterine cancer — endometrioid cancer — remained stable, deaths from rare and aggressive types of uterine cancer increased significantly each year…
(2024-10-13). Why Rahul Gandhi Needs Caste Census of Congress. ummid.com Rahul Gandhi should remember a complete overhaul of Congress party is not possible without a 'jaati-janganana' or 'caste census' of the entire party structure.
(2024-10-13). Austerity, dispossession and injustice: Facets of the debt crisis in Sri Lanka. cadtm.org
(2024-10-13). ƒ∞stanbul'da toprak kaymasƒ± sonrasƒ± bir bina tahliye edildi. yenisafak.com Olay, Kàºàßàºkàßekmece Tevfik Bey Mahallesi, Bàºlent Sokak'ta saat 23.15 sƒ±ralarƒ±nda geràßekle≈üti. Edinilen bilgiye gà∂re ƒ∞stanbul'da ak≈üam saatlerinde etkili olan yaƒümurun etkisiyle bir site iàßerisinde yer alan binalarƒ±n arasƒ±nda toprak kaymasƒ± meydana geldi. Temel atma àßalƒ±≈ümalarƒ± devam eden bir in≈üaata doƒüru kayan toprak nedeniyle site iàßerisinde yer alan bir binada sarsƒ&plusm…
(2024-10-13). 'Ku≈ü Cenneti' olarak bilinen bà∂lgeden acƒ± manzara: Gà∂renler gà∂zlerine inanamadƒ±. yenisafak.com Denizden bin 150 metre yàºkseklikte, Buldan'ƒ±n Sàºleymanlƒ± Mahallesi sƒ±nƒ±rlarƒ±nda yer alan Yayla Gà∂làº, bu yƒ±l ya≈üanan kuraklƒ±k ve a≈üƒ±rƒ± sƒ±caklƒ±klar nedeniyle dikkat àßekici bir ≈üekilde gà∂renleri hayrete dàº≈üàºràºyor. 466,5 dekar yàºzà∂làßàºmàºne sahip olan gà∂lde su seviyesinde à∂nemli bir dàº≈üàº≈ü gà∂zle…