(2024-10-14). 'No Indians Allowed': An Open Letter To The Rapid City Community. popularresistance.org For those who have been following the news, they will remember the Grand Gateway Hotel and may have heard about the recent bankruptcy filing. This resulted in a delay in justice and accountability. By filing for bankruptcy, the owners of the Grand Gateway Hotel have bought themselves time and halted the federal civil rights lawsuit against them. | While justice is delayed, we are still fighting and holding the owners accountable to our people. This is not over. | As we work to challenge the systems and injustices our people face on a daily basis, we also reflect on the impacts such blatant racism has on our commu…
(2024-10-14). 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.
(2024-10-14). 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.
(2024-10-14). 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.
(2024-10-14). 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.
(2024-10-14). 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.
(2024-10-14). The Lack of Native Doctors Has Deadly Consequences. We Can Fix It. truthout.org Growing up in the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, having Native doctors and nurses was very common. Though they were located about an hour-long drive from my home, I had access to Indian Health Service-funded clinics like those portrayed on the popular TV show "Reservation Dogs," staffed largely by Native doctors. As I got older, I learned that my experience was the exception, not the norm. |
(2024-10-14). Canada 'expels' Indian diplomats as row deepens over Khalistan leader assassination. geo.tv 
An image of former Gurdwara President Jathedar Hardeep Singh Nijjar is displayed at the Guru Nanak Sikh Gurdwara temple in Surrey, British Columbia, Canada, on September 19, 2023. — AFP
(2024-10-14). India's 'discriminatory' restaurant policy threatens Muslims. geo.tv 
(2024-10-14). Russia watching development of US space program with interest — Kremlin. tass.com During the flight, which lasted just over an hour, Starship reached an altitude of 212 kilometers and splashed down in the Indian Ocean in a designated area, despite the fact that, as in the previous launch, one of the flaps overheated as Starship entered the atmosphere…
(2024-10-14). Friendly countries account for 86% of supplies from Russia — PM. tass.com China, India and Egypt are the key destinations, Mikhail Mishustin pointed out…
(2024-10-14). The Modern Day Indian Wars. progressive.org The courtroom is often the place Native people are attacked today.
(2024-10-14). India claims Canadian government 'smearing' it for 'political gain'. rt.com 
New Delhi has accused Ottawa of "hostility" and announced withdrawing its diplomats, including the high commissioner to Canada | The Indian Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned the Canadian envoy on Monday, and said it had decided to withdraw its high commissioner and other diplomats from the country as it has "no faith" in Ottawa's commitment to ensuring their security. | Earlier in the day, New Delhi issued a rebuke to the Canadian government over the alleged targeting of Indian diplomats residing in Canada. In a statement, the Foreign Ministry accused the Prime Minister Justin Trudeau-led government of a "d…
(2024-10-14). India expels six Canadian diplomats. rt.com 
The killing of a Sikh separatist leader last year sparked recriminations against New Delhi by the Trudeau-led government | India has expelled six Canadian diplomats, including High Commissioner Stewart Ross Wheeler, the Ministry of External Affairs in New Delhi said in a statement on Monday. The diplomats have been asked to leave India by Saturday. | The announcement came hours after New Delhi summoned the Canadian envoy and said it is
(2024-10-14). India summons Canadian diplomat over allegations against Indian envoy. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- India summoned Stewart Wheeler, Canada's Deputy High Commissioner, after Ottawa named Indian High Commissioner Sanjay Kumar Verma as a "person of interest" in the investigation into the killing of Khalistani activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. The move came hours after India issued a strongly-worded statement, rejecting the accusations and calling them "preposterous." New Delhi accused Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of engaging in "vote bank politics" and failing to curb separatist activities within Canada.The diplomatic escalation follows a series of disputes between the two countries, including Can…
(2024-10-14). TV BRICS to present special programme at the South African Film Festival. tvbrics.com 
Films by directors from Argentina, Brazil, India, China and Russia are scheduled to be screened…
(2024-10-14). India to recall top envoy to Canada amid investigation into murder of Sikh separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. scmp.com Sikh separatist and Canadian citizen Hardeep Singh Nijjar was gunned down last year, with allegations the Indian government was involved.
(2024-10-14). Jammu & Kashmir: New report details India's land rights violations since the abrogation of statehood. fidh.org
(2024-10-14). Nawaz Sharif expresses intent to meet Indian PM Modi soon. gnnhd.tv 
He shares this during an interview with Indian journalist Barkha Dutt…
(2024-10-14). BlackRock's Blood and Tears-Fueled Rise: How Does Infamous Vulture Fund Make Its Money? sputnikglobe.com US investment giant BlackRock has hit a new record on assets under management, topping $11.48 trillion in Q3 2024 — equivalent to the nominal GDP of Japan, India and the UK combined, and the valuation growing by nearly $2.4 trillion (the GDP of an Italy or Brazil) since Q3 2023 alone. How does BlackRock make its money? Sputnik explores.
(2024-10-14). India Recalls Ambassador, Other Diplomats From Canada Over Safety Fears. sputnikglobe.com NEW DELHI (Sputnik) – India recalls its ambassador to Canada, Sanjay Kumar Verma, and a number of other diplomats due to concerns for their safety, the country's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Monday.
(2024-10-14). Epic Merger in Indian Media: Reliance and Disney Join Forces. devdiscourse.com The convergence of media assets from Reliance Industries and the India wing of the Walt Disney Company is poised to create a formidable powerhouse in the industrial media landscape, set to finalize by the end of the third fiscal quarter, as noted in the latest regulatory filings.
(2024-10-14). Diplomatic Rift: Canada and India Expel Diplomats Amidst Tensions. devdiscourse.com Canada, on Monday, expelled six Indian diplomats due to a "targeted campaign against Canadian citizens by agents linked to the Government of India," amidst a parallel announcement by India to expel six members of the Canadian high commission in Delhi.
(2024-10-14). Diplomatic Fallout: Canada and India in Crisis Over Sikh Leader's Murder. devdiscourse.com In a dramatic escalation of diplomatic tensions, Canada has expelled six Indian diplomats amid an investigation into the murder of a Sikh separatist leader in British Columbia, as confirmed by Canada's foreign ministry on Monday.
(2024-10-14). Modi Govt Stuns Canada After Trudeau Targets Indian Diplomats, Calls Back Envoy: 'Endangered Safety'. hindustantimes.com India on Oct 14 announced the withdrawal of its high commissioner from Canada after the Trudeau government's shocking move. The Modi government conveyed the decision to the Canadian envoy, who was summoned earlier in the day. The move came after Canada designated the Indian high commissioner & other diplomats 'persons of interest'. Canada alleged involvement of Indian diplomats in the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Watch this video for all the details. Watch for more.
(2024-10-14). Iran Launches Attack Plan In Arab Nation Hours After Threatening To Kill US Troops? Big Houthi Meet. hindustantimes.com As the U.S. sends reinforcements to Israel, Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met with Houthi leader Mohammed Abdelsalam in Muscat. This high-stakes meeting comes after Iran launched 180 ballistic missiles at Israel on Oct 1, sparking a wave of retaliation threats. With the Houthis repeatedly firing missiles and drones at Israel, this meeting signals potential escalations as tensions rise across the region.
(2024-10-14). After Drone Strike, Hezbollah Deep Rocket Barrage; Israelis Flee In Panic; 4th Day Of Haifa Attack. hindustantimes.com After a deadly drone strike on Oct 13, Hezbollah on Oct 14 launched a rocket barrage at Israel. Rockets fired from Lebanon triggered sirens in various parts of Israel on Oct 14. IDF said it intercepted all the rockets from the barrage fired at central Israel. Watch this video for all the details.
(2024-10-14). Deadliest Day For IDF In Lebanon? Hezbollah's Massive Attack On Israeli Soldiers; 25 Injured. hindustantimes.com Israeli Army reportedly suffered heavy casualties in a single day in Lebanon. Kan reported that some 25 Israeli soldiers were injured on Oct 13 across southern Lebanon. Meanwhile, Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant toured the Israeli region bordering Lebanon. Watch for more.
(2024-10-14). IDF Vs Hezbollah Fighter Chilling Confrontation On Camera; Militant Stripped Almost Naked | Lebanon. hindustantimes.com Israeli Army claimed to have captured a Hezbollah fighter in an underground bunker. IDF on Oct 12 said it identified a tunnel shaft inside a building in southern Lebanon. IDF posted a video of the incident, where troops are heard instructing the alleged militant. Watch for more.
(2024-10-14). Lebanon Army, Hezbollah To Jointly Attack IDF Now? Israeli Military Faces Wrath Of Anti-Tank Fire. hindustantimes.com Israeli Army continues to suffer losses in its ground invasion of Lebanon. IDF on Oct 13 said two soldiers were critically injured by Hezbollah anti-tank missile fire in southern Lebanon. The latest IDF casualties come as the Lebanese Army reportedly plans to enter the conflict. Watch for more.
(2024-10-14). Netanyahu's Life In Danger? Iran Spies Deep Inside Israel Found With Assassination Plot | Haniyeh. hindustantimes.com Israeli agencies on Oct 14 arrested two citizens for "carrying out a series of sabotage acts for Iran". Israeli police and Shin Bet said the arrested Israeli citizens were plotting to kill a senior figure. The Israeli security agencies, in recent months, have reported a series of alleged Iranian plots. Watch for more.
(2024-10-14). Big Twist: Arab Nation With US Troops Says 'No' On Anti-Iran Plan; US Being Kicked Out Of Mid-East. hindustantimes.com In a significant setback for U.S. interests in the Middle East, an Arab nation hosting American troops has rejected plans for anti-Iran operations, marking a fresh snub that raises questions about the future of U.S. influence. This development comes as key Arab allies have denied airspace for potential attacks, leaving Israel isolated and potentially emboldening Iran. Watch the video for more.
(2024-10-14). China's Clearest Hint On Camera About Invading Taiwan? War Of Words As Tensions Peak | Xi Jinping. hindustantimes.com Tensions between China and Taiwan have escalated into a heated war of words, raising fears of potential military conflict. China has surrounded Taiwan with warships and fighter jets, labeling the operation a "military drill" with no set end date. The operation has sparked fears of a potential full-scale assault on Taiwan, heightening concerns of conflict in the region. Watch the video for more…
(2024-10-14). On Cam: Taiwan Sea Force Clashes With Chinese 'Intruders' As Beijing's Army Surrounds Island. hindustantimes.com Tensions rise in the Taiwan Strait as Chinese military activity intensifies. A dramatic ship face-off was caught on camera between Taiwan's Coast Guard and Chinese "intruders" near the tiny island of Menghu. According to reports, a Chinese man attempted to infiltrate Taiwan by sea in a small rubber boat.
(2024-10-14). Pakistan Pins Big Hopes On SCO Meet Amid Terror Attacks; Jaishankar To Spoil Game? Explained. hindustantimes.com Pakistan is excited as it is set to hold the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation meet. The SCO meet will take place in Islamabad on October 15 and 16. The meeting assumes immense significance for Islamabad as the country is still gripped with an economic crisis. Meanwhile, a surge in terrorist attacks, especially after two Chinese nationals were killed in a suicide bomb blast in Karachi, put the Pakistani regime in dock ahead of the global summit. In this episode of the South Asia diary, strategic affairs expert Sushant Sareen decodes how SCO is unlikely to help Pakistan.
(2024-10-14). Tamil Nadu 2025 SSLC, Plus Two Exams Time Table Released. ummid.com The Directorate of Government Examinations, Chennai has released the time table and exam schedule of the Class 11 Higher Secondary First Year (HSE Plus 1), Class 12 Higher Secondary Second Year (Plus 2 or HSE +2), and Class 10 SSLC exams to be held in March/April 2025.
(2024-10-14). Comrade President? Change and Continuity in Sri Lanka. cadtm.org
(2024-10-14). The Failed Narrative of 'Lesser Evil' in Kashmir. ummid.com The argument in agreement for voting to National Conference (NC) in huge numbers is that 'They are a lesser evil', and that they haven't allied with the BJP that revoked Article 370.
(2024-10-14). 'Attack on Muslim establishments': Mandatory name display in UP, HP sparks fear. ummid.com Mandatory display of workers' name in restaurants and shops are 'thinly veiled attack on Muslim establishments' that will eventually lead to their boycott, the Muslims in Uttar Pradesh and Himachal Pradesh said while talking to The Guardian.
(2024-10-14). Hamas' ambush in Jabalia: Israeli soldiers caught in devastating attack. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Hamas' Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades ambushed an Israeli motorized army battalion east of Gaza's Jabalia camp on October 10, 2024, according to Al Jazeera. El-Qassam's October 14 video of the well-executed strike that wrecked Israeli military jeeps and killed numerous people went viral.The film garnered praise on social media for its accuracy and forethought. One commenter said, "Misfortunes never come singly," referring to the previous day's Hezbollah drone strike on a southern Haifa military base that killed four Israeli soldiers and wounded 67 others.Al-Qassam now targets military jeeps instead of t…
(2024-10-14). Kremlin comments on prospect of nuclear talks with US. rt.com 
Any security talks should be broader in scope given the current state of affairs, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said | Moscow considers talks on nuclear threat reduction vital, but any discussions by world powers should be broader in scope given the current state of affairs with regard to the Ukraine conflict, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov has said. | The US signaled earlier that it is open to dialogue with Russia, China, and North Korea on nuclear security issues. | "In fact, our president has already spoken about this. Russia considers such contacts necessary and they cannot be postponed, but we m…
(2024-10-14). Kremlin comments on NATO nuclear drill. rt.com 
The exercise can only serve to ratchet up tensions amid the Ukraine conflict, Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov has said | NATO's latest nuclear exercise is untimely, considering the ongoing Ukraine conflict, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told journalists on Monday. | The annual 'Steadfast Noon' drill, which was launched earlier in the day, involves around 2,000 military personnel, over 60 aircraft, and 13 members of the US-led military bloc. European NATO members are training to deploy US-provided weapons under the organization's nuclear sharing arrangement. | "Under the circumstances of a 'hot war' being waged…
(2024-10-14). NATO launches nuclear drills in Western Europe. rt.com 
Over 60 aircraft are training on deploying US-provided atomic weapons | NATO has launched nuclear drills in Western Europe amid high tensions with Russia over the Ukraine conflict. The annual 'Steadfast Noon' exercise kicked off on Monday, and involves thirteen members of the US-led military bloc. | NATO forces are training in deploying American nuclear weapons, which Washington has installed under the bloc's nuclear-sharing arrangement. | This year's exercise involves 2,000 military personnel from eight airbases and over 60 aircraft, including nuclear-capable fighter jets, bombers, fighter escorts, flying tan…
(2024-10-14). Ukraine's accession into NATO would be 'suicide' — EU lawmaker. rt.com 
Admitting Kiev into the US-led bloc could trigger a nuclear war, Slovak MEP Lubos Blaha has told RT | Ukrainian accession to NATO could result in nuclear war, Slovak MEP Lubos Blaha told RT on Monday during a visit to Moscow. Slovakia, a member of the US-led military bloc, previously vowed to stonewall Kiev's candidacy over fears of a conflict with Russia. | Blaha, a member of Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico's Social Democratic SMER-SD party,
(2024-10-14). It's not over! Fight back against the Uhuru 3 'conspiracy' verdict! workers.org 
The message below is excerpted from an Oct. 9 statement posted on handsoffuhuru.org. The Uhuru 3 — African People's Socialist Party Chairman Omali Yeshitela and supporters Penny Hess and Jesse Nevel — were acquitted on Sept. 13 of bogus federal charges accusing them of being Russian agents. However, they were . . . |
(2024-10-14). Facebook escalates censorship to protect BBC from exposure of lies and bias. skwawkbox.org 
(2024-10-14). Israel uses military assassinations to legitimize civilian massacres. mronline.org 
Since the beginning of its large-scale attack against Lebanon, the Israeli army has committed more than 20 massacres of civilians, and has attempted to legitimize and justify them under the pretext of targeting military targets or carrying out military or political assassinations.
(2024-10-14). The role of Lebanon's army as Israel wages war on Hezbollah. newarab.com 
On 3 October, Israeli military forces struck a Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) post in Bint Jbeil in southern Lebanon, During the incident, and for the first time since hostilities began in October 2023, Lebanese soldiers
(2024-10-14). Are Lebanon attacks 'revenge' for Hezbollah's Haifa army strike. newarab.com 
Lebanese have been bracing for further 'revenge attacks' by Israeli forces, following a At least 18 people were killed in an Israeli strike on northern Lebanon on Monday, the Lebanese Red Cross said, well outside the conflict zone in the south, with fears…
(2024-10-14). Israeli airstrike in north Lebanon village kills 22. newarab.com 
(2024-10-14). Israeli strikes destroy Lebanon's historic Nabatieh market. newarab.com 
The air strikes on Nabatieh on Saturday night killed at least one person and wounded four others. | Nabatieh has in recent weeks become a refuge for Lebanese people displaced from other areas in the south, however Israeli forces have now warned people to evacuate from there. | Lebanon's Civil Defenc…
(2024-10-14). Lebanese demand justice for journalist killed by Israeli fire. newarab.com 
(2024-10-14). UN draft resolution seeks Hezbollah disarmament, Lebanon reforms. newarab.com 
(2024-10-14). In Lebanon, The U.S. Blob Is Eyeing A Tired, Failed Strategy. progressivehub.net JENNIFER KAVANAGH | RESPONSIBLE STATECRAFT…
(2024-10-14). Israeli tanks barge into peacekeeping base — UN. rt.com 
The incident took place after Israel ordered UNIFIL troops to leave southern Lebanon | Two Israel Defense Forces (IDF) tanks destroyed the main gate of a UN peacekeeping base and illegally entered the facility on Sunday, the organization's mission in Lebanon has claimed. Earlier, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned that UN troops would be in danger if they remained in Lebanon. | The incident took place at a United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) base in Ramyah, near the Israel-Lebanon border, on Sunday morning, UNIFIL said in a statement. | "At around 4: 30 a.m., while peacekeepers were i…
(2024-10-14). Israel attacks Jabalia aid distribution centre, kills at least ten. skwawkbox.org 
More civilians slaughtered for trying to survive Israeli troops have fired on an aid distribution centre operating from a school in the Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, where dozens of people were queuing for food aid, killing at least ten people. The atrocity comes only hours after occupation aircraft bombed refugees sheltering in tents on …
(2024-10-14). EU state accuses US of election interference. rt.com 
Washington has spent "millions of dollars" in an attempt to change the government in Hungary, Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto has said | The US has "invested heavily" in attempting to remove the current Hungarian government, Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto has claimed. According to the diplomat, US interference involved funding the opposition in a bid to defeat the Fidesz-Christian Democratic People's Party (Fidesz-KDNP) alliance, led by Prime Minister Victor Orban, in the country's 2022 election. | In an interview with RIA Novosti published on Monday, Szijjarto alleged that "there were very serious attempts…
(2024-10-14). Glenn Greenwald: Israel's Destruction of Gaza Chronicled in New Documentary. scheerpost.com 
(2024-10-14). Washington keeps silent after Israel arrests U.S. journalist over report on Iran attack. mronline.org The U.S. government has yet to comment on the case of Jeremy Loffredo, an independent U.S. journalist who remains in Israeli police detention on suspicion of "endangering national security." Loffredo may potentially face life imprisonment or the death penalty after reporting the locations where Iranian missiles struck in the attack launched by Iran earlier this …
(2024-10-14). 'The insurance industry is the fossil fuel industry'. mronline.org 
CounterSpin interview with Derek Seidman on insurance and climate.
(2024-10-14). As French embassy closes in Niger, West Africa charts a new course. mronline.org 
Over the past few years, numerous West African states have taken steps toward greater economic and security sovereignty, often in opposition to Western (specifically French) designs on the region.
(2024-10-14). US Deploys THAAD Missile System and 100 Troops to Israel. scheerpost.com 
(2024-10-14). Deaths, Injuries as Israeli Military Bombs Displacement Tents in Gaza's Al-Aqsa Hospital. scheerpost.com By Al Jazeera An Israeli air strike on the grounds of Al-Aqsa Hospital has killed at least four Palestinians, injured dozens and caused a huge fire, The attack hit tents where many displaced Palestinians had been sheltering near the hospital building. Gaza's media office says this is the seventh time this year Israel has targeted …
(2024-10-14). When Pompeo Spat on West Point. scheerpost.com 
(2024-10-14). Egypt unveils new $14m plan to protect the Red Sea's coral reefs. newarab.com 
Egypt has recently In collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the Global Fund for Coral Reefs, and the United States Agenc…
(2024-10-14). EU sanctions Iran over ballistic missiles for Russia. newarab.com 
(2024-10-14). Iran in diplomatic push to seek halt in violence. newarab.com 
(2024-10-14). Iran says 'no grounds' for indirect talks with US. newarab.com 
Iran said Monday it currently sees "no grounds" for its indirect talks with the United States via intermediary Oman, citing the crisis in the Middle East. | In June, Tehran said it had engaged in indirect talks with Washington via Muscat, despite the two countries having no diplomatic relations. | US news website Axios reported at the time that officials from Iran and the United States held indirect talks in Oman "on how to avoid escalating regional attacks". | On Monday, Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi visited the Gulf sultanate as part of a regional tour in which he met allies and Middle East powers a…
(2024-10-14). Israel expands use of 'suicide robots' in north Gaza assault. newarab.com 
Israel has ramped up its use of A report
(2024-10-14). Israel says Iran attack caused costliest damage since 7 October. newarab.com 
This makes it the most expensive attack since The 1 October airstrike prompted around 2,500 claims for compensation, with more than half related to damage to apartments and businesses, particularly in northern Tel A…
(2024-10-14). Leader of planned Albanian Muslim mini-state supports Israel. newarab.com 
A spiritual and religious leader of the Bektashi Muslim sect, Baba Mondi, who is set to become the head of a new sovereign ministate planned by Last month, Albania's prime minister Edi Rama told the UN general assembly that his government intends to create a new state within the Albanian capital, which will consist of around 0.1 square kilometres, and be a "Vatican" for the syncretic Bektashi Sufi order. | The order…
(2024-10-14). Nile River pact enters into force despite Egypt objections. newarab.com 
A landmark multinational agreement on managing the waters of the Nile River has entered into force – over the vehement objections of Egypt. | The Nile River Basin Cooperative Framework Agreement (CFA) took effect on Sunday after more than a decade of negotiations among countries that share the mighty river. | The Nile Basin Initiative – a partnership of 10 Nile riparian countries based in the Ugandan town of Entebbe – described the CFA as a "defining moment" in the history of the Nile Basin. | "(The agreement) is a testament to our collective determination to harness the Nile River for the benefit of all, ensu…
(2024-10-14). Palestinians patients burned alive as Israel bombs Gaza hospital. newarab.com 
An The courtyard of the hospital in Deir Al-Balah was filled with makeshift tents housing displaced Palestinians who had nowhere else to go, following repeated forced evacuation orders from the Israeli army…
(2024-10-14). Palestinians retrieve bodies after Israel bombs Gaza shelter. newarab.com 
A number of people were killed early on Monday in an Israeli airstrike on a school in the central Gaza Strip where displaced Palestinians were sheltering, Gory scenes from the school-turned-shelter in Deir al-Balah were shared online, showing individuals caught in the inferno as rescuers struggled to pull them out amid the blaze. | The Al-Aqsa Martyrs' Hospital said that at least four people were killed and dozens more wounded, some of them seriously. It was already struggling to treat victims of an earl…
(2024-10-14). Rights groups urged Egypt to investigate ex-detainee's death. newarab.com 
(2024-10-14). Is Syria next in Israel's crosshairs after Quneitra incursion. newarab.com 
(2024-10-14). Turkish-American Daron Acemoglu wins Nobel economics prize. newarab.com 
Turkish-American academic Daron Acemoglu won the 2024 Nobel economics prize "for studies of how institutions are formed and affect prosperity", the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences said on Monday. | U.S.-based academics Simon Johnson and James Robinson also won the prize. | The prestigious award, formally known as the Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel, is the final prize to be given out this year and is worth 11 million Swedish crowns ($1.1 million). | "Reducing the vast differences in income between countries is one of our time's greatest challenges. The laureates have de…
(2024-10-14). UK sanctions Iranian military figures following attack on Israel. newarab.com 
Britain has imposed sanctions against Iranian individuals and organisations after The sanctions target senior figures in Iran's army, air force and organisations linked to Iran's ballistic and cruise missile development. | "Despite repeated warnings, the dangerous actions of Iran and its proxies are driving further escalation in the Middle East," British Foreign Minister David Lammy said in a statement. | "Following its ballistic missile att…
(2024-10-14). UN experts alarmed by treatment of migrants in Tunisia. newarab.com 
Migrants, refugees and human trafficking victims face alarming treatment in Tunisia, United Nations experts warned Monday. | They said human rights violations were taking place during rescue operations at sea, as people try to cross the Mediterranean to Europe, and in transfers to border areas with neighbouring Algeria and Libya. | "We have received shocking reports detailing dangerous manoeuvres when intercepting migrants, refugees and asylum seekers at sea; physical violence, including beatings, threats of use of firearms; removal of engines and fuel; and capsizing of boats," the experts said in a statement.
(2024-10-14). US to send anti-missile system and troops to Israel: Pentagon. newarab.com 
(2024-10-14). WHO, Red Crescent resupply two hospitals in north Gaza. newarab.com 
World Health Organization chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said late Sunday that a WHO-Palestine Red Crescent operation had managed to resupply two "WHO and partners finally managed to reach Kamal Adwan and Al-Sahaba hospitals yesterday after 9 attempts this past week," he posted on social media platform X. | "The missions were completed amid ongoing hostilities," he added. | He said drivers…
(2024-10-14). Israeli weapons of mass destruction are a real-life Frankenstein. newarab.com 
(2024-10-14). Taking stock of October 7: The view from the Arab world. newarab.com 
(2024-10-14). Time For A United Front Against Trump And Realism About Harris. progressivehub.net NORMAN SOLOMON…
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(2024-10-14). Hungary blocking Ukraine aid to help Trump — Politico. rt.com 
Budapest earlier said the EU should postpone the decision on a loan to Kiev until after the US election | Hungary is intentionally stalling approval of a procedural change related to the sanctions on Russia that is needed for a planned G7 loan to Ukraine, Politico reported on Monday, citing EU diplomats. According to the report, Budapest's efforts are aimed at "helping" save Donald Trump from being saddled with the loan if he wins next month's election. | The G7 plans to issue a €45 billion ($50 billion) loan to Ukraine using the windfall profits from the Russian assets frozen in the West to gradually rep…
(2024-10-14). Scholz blames German media for doubts over Ukraine support. rt.com 
Berlin could convince more people "that it is right to help" Kiev if coverage in the press were better, the chancellor has claimed | The media in Germany is to blame for the lack of public support for military aid to Ukraine, Chancellor Olaf Scholz claimed in an interview published on Monday. News outlets fail to ask the right questions to help the government make its case to the people, he said. | The chancellor noted that he is frequently asked by ordinary citizens whether the level of support Germany has been providing to Ukraine "is actually right." However, in interviews with journalists, this question "i…
(2024-10-14). EU to extend mandate to train Ukrainian military — Borrell. rt.com 
The required consensus for the program to continue is yet to be achieved, however | The EU intends to extend its mission to train Ukraine's military through 2026, though it has yet to secure Hungary's consent for doing so, the bloc's foreign policy chief, Josep Borrell, has said. | The EU Military Assistance Mission in support of Ukraine (EUMAM Ukraine) was set up in 2022 with a two-year mandate, which expires in November. Rumors that it would be extended appeared in the media last week. However, such reports assumed agreement from Budapest, which does not appear to have materialized. | "Ukrainian armed forces…
(2024-10-14). Ukraine slams Jared Leto over vow to perform in Russia. rt.com 
The Thirty Seconds to Mars frontman has pledged to give concerts in the country when the conflict is over | American actor and singer Jared Leto insulted Ukraine when he said that he hoped to perform in Moscow and Kiev during peacetime, the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry has said. | The frontman of the rock band Thirty Seconds to Mars gave a shout out to his Russian fans at a concert on Friday in the Serbian capital Belgrade, urging them to raise their hands in the air. Leto pledged to visit his Russian supporters in their homeland, saying that the group would go to St. Petersburg and Moscow, as well as Kiev, once…
(2024-10-14). Lavrov meets with Papal emissary. rt.com 
The Russian foreign minister held consultations with the Vatican's special envoy in Moscow about finding a peaceful settlement of the Ukraine conflict | Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov held talks with Pope Francis' Special Envoy, Cardinal Matteo Zuppi, on Monday, the Russian Foreign Ministry has reported. | According to a statement published on the ministry's website, Lavrov met with the Vatican's emissary as part of a working visit by the latter to the Russian capital. The two are said to have held in-depth discussions "on cooperation in the humanitarian sphere in the context of the conflict around Ukr…
(2024-10-14). UK losing 'propaganda' battle to Russian media — BBC chief. rt.com 
British state outlets can no longer reach audiences in the Global South, Tim Davie has said | Funding cuts to the BBC World Service have allowed Russian and Chinese media outlets to spread "unchallenged propaganda" across the Global South, the director-general of the British state media giant has complained. | The BBC World Service broadcasts in around 40 languages to an audience of 320 million people per week. Two years ago, the network cut more than 380 jobs and stopped radio broadcasts in ten languages, including Arabic and Persian. | In a speech in London on Monday afternoon, Davie is expected to argue tha…
(2024-10-14). Regional heads in former colony 'snub' British king. rt.com 
Charles III is due to visit Australia as republican sentiments mount | The heads of six Australian states will miss a reception for King Charles III when he arrives Down Under, while the British monarch has said he would not oppose the former prison colony declaring itself a republic. | While Australia has been fully independent since 1986, its titular head of state is still the British monarch. A 1999 referendum to declare a republic failed, in part due to the popularity of Queen Elizabeth II at the time. | Charles is due to arrive in Australia later this week. On Monday, the premiers of six federal states in…
(2024-10-14). Serbian president waves Russian flag (VIDEO). rt.com 
Aleksandar Vucic made the gesture during a football match against Switzerland | Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic unfurled a double Serbian-Russian flag during a football match on Saturday, according to a video circulating on social media. | Vucic and Milorad Dodik, the president of Republika Srpska — one of the predominantly Serb regions within Bosnia and Herzegovina — attended a match between Switzerland and Serbia in the Serbian town of Leskovac. | According to a video clip shared by Dodik, the two leaders, along with numerous government officials attending the match, rose from their seats as th…
(2024-10-14). Israeli strike on Gaza school kills 22, including 15 children. rt.com 
The building was being used as a shelter for displaced Palestinians, according to media reports | The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) targeted a school serving as a refugee camp in central Gaza on Sunday evening, killing at least 22 civilians, including 15 children, several media outlets reported on Monday, citing local emergency services. | The Nuseirat camp, which is located at the center of the Palestinian enclave, had been housing hundreds of people, according to the news outlet Ahram. Some 80 people were also injured in the attack, according to the BBC, citing a civil defense spokesman. | The IDF said it was…
(2024-10-14). No need to rush with 'childless tax' — Kremlin. rt.com 
The proposed measure has been widely debated by Russian MPs amid efforts to boost the birth rate in the country | A tax on childlessness is unlikely to solve Russia's demographic problems, according to Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov. The country has been plagued by a declining birth rate for years, and in 2023, only 1.264 million children were born in Russia, the lowest since 1999, according to Rosstat. | The proposed tax entered the spotlight earlier this month, after Lieutenant General Andrey Gurulev, a member of the State Duma Defense Committee, suggested reviving the Soviet-era policy of taxing people who…
(2024-10-14). US failed to stop mystery drones over military sites — WSJ. rt.com 
American officials were reportedly at a loss over how to respond to swarms of unidentified UAVs | An unidentified fleet of drones potentially spied on a US military airbase in Virginia after intruding into restricted airspace for 17 days last December, with the Pentagon powerless to stop them, the Wall Street Journal has revealed. | Swarms of drones were detected flying over Langley Air Force Base on Virginia's shoreline — one of the select US bases hosting F-22 Raptor stealth fighters — the WSJ
(2024-10-14). World Bank downgrades Africa growth forecast. rt.com 
The crisis in Sudan has led to a 0.4 pp decrease in estimates for 2024 GDP | The World Bank has lowered its economic growth forecast for Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), citing the collapse of Sudan's economy due to its escalating civil war as one reason for the decision. | According to the global financial institution's latest regional economic outlook report, the Africa Pulse, published on Monday, the region will likely grow by 3% this year, down from 3.4% projected in April. | "The downgrade is partly explained by the collapse of economic activity in Sudan caused by the armed conflict, which has destroyed physical…
(2024-10-14). Evidence of alien life to be revealed imminently — NASA-linked director. rt.com 
(2024-10-14). Danish taxpayers foot bill for pirate's prosthetic leg after gunfight with navy. rt.com 
Lucky Frances was granted asylum in Denmark despite being convicted of piracy | Denmark will pay for a prosthetic limb and "integration plan" for a Nigerian pirate who attacked its navy, following lengthy litigation that cost Danish taxpayers the equivalent of $615,000, according to local media. | Lucky Frances, 42, was part of a group of pirates that attempted to board Danish frigate the Esbern Snare in 2021. The vessel was on a patrol mission in international waters in the Gulf of Guinea off the coast of Nigeria. Four pirates were killed in an exchange of gunfire, while Frances sustained a gunshot wound to h…
(2024-10-14). Beijing launches 'blockade' drills around Taiwan. rt.com 
The exercises will practice assaults against targets on the island, as well as blocking key ports and areas, according to the PLA | Beijing has launched joint army, navy, air force, and rocket force exercises around the island of Taiwan, a military spokesperson announced on Monday. | The combined drills will test the Chinese forces' joint capabilities and serve as a warning to Taiwanese separatist forces on the island, Senior Captain Li Xi, a spokesperson for the People's Liberation Army (PLA) Eastern Theater Command, said. | "On October 14, the PLA Eastern Theater Command is dispatching its army, navy, air fo…
(2024-10-14). Taiwan convenes security meeting amid Beijing's 'blockade' drills. rt.com 
Officials on the island have condemned the exercise as "reckless" and "provocative" | Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te has convened a national security meeting in response to large-scale drills by Beijing's forces around the self-ruled island. | In a statement on Monday, Presidential Office spokesperson Karen Kuo said that the Taiwanese military was "fully monitoring" Beijing's exercises, adding that Taipei remains committed to "maintaining peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait and the Indo-Pacific region." | "China should face the reality of the existence of the Republic of China [Taiwan] and respect the T…
(2024-10-14). 'Trump fan' denies assassination plot. rt.com 
Vem Miller has been charged with illegal firearms possession after being arrested outside an election rally in California | The man described by US police as the latest potential assassin to target former President Donald Trump has denied all allegations and criminal charges against him. Vem Miller, who Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco claimed is potentially the third suspect since July to attempt to kill the Republican nominee, says he is in fact "all in" for Trump. | Miller, 49, was arrested on Saturday at a checkpoint outside a Trump rally venue in Coachella, California. He was carrying an illegally own…
(2024-10-14). China wraps up drills near Taiwan. rt.com 
Taipei had previously convened a security meeting over Beijing's large-scale 'blockade' exercises around the island | The People's Liberation Army of China (PLA) has announced the completion of its Joint Sword 2024B military exercises around the island of Taiwan, a spokesperson for the Chinese military announced on Monday. | The joint army, navy, air force and rocket force exercises near the island which were launched earlier in the day prompted Taipei to conduct a national security meeting, urging Beijing to "respect the Taiwanese people's choice of a democratic and free way of life." | The Taiwanese Foreign…
(2024-10-14). Russia sizes up BRICS' growth prospects. rt.com 
The group's share of global GDP in PPP terms is expected to reach 38% by 2028, according to Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin | The share of the BRICS countries in global GDP, as measured by purchasing power parity (PPP), will continue to grow thanks to new members, and will reach around 38% by 2028, according to Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin. | Addressing the international export forum 'Made in Russia' on Monday, Mishustin said that the share of 'friendly' countries in Russia's foreign trade turnover is constantly growing and this could also facilitate the rapid growth of the BRICS group as a whole.
(2024-10-14). EU state to 'temporarily' stop granting asylum — PM. rt.com 
Poland has accused Russia and Belarus of flooding its borders with migrants | Poland will temporarily ban refugees from seeking asylum in the country, Prime Minister Donald Tusk has announced. Tusk accused Russia and Belarus of deliberately channeling tens of thousands of migrants across Poland's borders and into the EU. | In a speech in Warsaw on Saturday, Tusk said that he would present his new migration policy — which includes "the temporary territorial suspension of the right to asylum" — to the EU after unveiling it at a government meeting on Tuesday. | "I will demand this," he said. "I will dem…
(2024-10-14). BRICS guarantees multipolar world — Russia's top MP. rt.com 
The State Duma chairman was commenting on Serbia's plans to join the group of emerging economies | Countries in Europe are starting to realize that BRICS can ensure global multipolarity without blackmailing its members, unlike the US-led G7 or EU, State Duma Chair Vyacheslav Volodin has said. | The top Russian MP was commenting on Serbia's plans to explore the option of joining the group of emerging economies instead of the EU as announced by the country's deputy prime minister, Aleksandar Vulin, on Sunday. | Serbia applied to join the EU in 2009 and has been a candidate for membership since 2012. However, Bru…
(2024-10-14). Russia sentences French 'foreign agent'. rt.com 
Laurent Vinatier pleaded guilty to two felony charges | A French national has been found guilty of failing to register as a foreign agent by a Moscow court and sentenced to three years in prison. | Laurent Vinatier worked for the Swiss NGO 'Center for Humanitarian Dialogue' as an adviser on Russia and Eurasia. He was Addressing the Zamoskvoretsky Court on Monday, Vinatier recited verses from Russian poet Alexander Pushkin, which he said h…
(2024-10-14). Putin asks MPs to approve 'strategic partnership' with North Korea. rt.com 
The treaty signed in June includes a mutual defense pact | Russian President Vladimir Putin has formally requested that the State Duma ratify the treaty on comprehensive strategic partnership with the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. | The treaty was signed during According to the tr…
(2024-10-14). 'Something very wrong' with Harris — Trump. rt.com 
The US vice president struggles to answer "even the easiest of questions," her Republican rival has claimed | Former US President Donald Trump has called on Vice President Kamala Harris to take a cognitive test, calling her "slow and lethargic." Harris urged Trump to release his medical records over the weekend, questioning "whether he is fit to be president of the United States." | In a post on his Truth Social platform on Monday, Trump declared that "it is very important that Kamala Harris pass a test on cognitive stamina and agility." | "Her actions have led many to believe that there could be something ver…
(2024-10-14). Shocking footage reveals horror as Israel burns more families in tents in Gaza — Starmer, Lammy silent. skwawkbox.org 
Warning — footage is not for the faint-hearted, but the world must know Skwawkbox warns readers that what follows is horrific, but makes no apology for it. The world must be made aware and people in the UK will not be told by 'our' so-called mainstream media or government. Keir Starmer and Foreign Secretary David …
(2024-10-14). Booming partner visa backlog will reduce migration opportunities for students. independentaustralia.net 
(2024-10-14). The cost of living crisis is over — so why aren't we all celebrating. independentaustralia.net 
(2024-10-14). Labor turns nature summit into blatant act of hypocrisy. independentaustralia.net 
(2024-10-14). Afghan National Charged in France for Alleged Terror Plot on Stadium or Shopping Center. themedialine.org 
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(2024-10-14). Dodgers inicia serie de campeonato venciendo 9-0 a Mets de Nueva York. cubadebate.cu Los Dodgers del japonés Shohei Ohtani no tuvieron piedad sobre los Mets de Nueva York, que poco ofrecieron a la ofensiva en este primer juego de la Serie de Cameponato de la MLB, imponiéndose a los neoyorquinos por una pizarra final de 9-0 en el Dodger Stadium. Los jugadores claves de Los Angeles fueron Ohtani y Mookie Betts.
(2024-10-14). 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.
(2024-10-14). 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.
(2024-10-14). Fujian coast guard fleets patrol waters near islands of Dongyin, Matsu. ecns.cn Fujian coast guard fleets conduct law enforcement patrols in waters near islands of Dongyin, Matsu.
(2024-10-14). 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.
(2024-10-14). Palestine And The Lessons Of East Timor. popularresistance.org Given the history of the Israeli invasion of Palestine it is easy to believe that the July 19 ruling by the International Court of Justice, which rules that Israel's continued presence in the occupied Palestinian territory is unlawful and should end, will be ignored. | After all, in 1967, U.N. Security Council Resolution 242 called for the withdrawal of Israeli troops from the occupied territories, emphasised the inadmissibility of the acquisition of territory by force, and called for a just and lasting peace.
(2024-10-14). Resistance Pact Signs 'Israel's' Death Warrant. libya360.wordpress.com Kit Klarenberg All the pact's signatories will provide "comprehensive" economic, military, and political assistance to one another, should they come under attack from the Zionist entity or its allies. On October 7, it was announced that Iran's parliament is drafting a defense and security pact, which will formally bind the Resistance, "and their supporting countries," together in…
(2024-10-14). Iran, Oman call for urgent international action to stop Israeli genocide in Gaza, Lebanon. presstv.ir The Iranian and Omani foreign ministers call for an immediate international intervention to end Israel's genocide and aggression in Gaza and Lebanon.
(2024-10-14). Syria: French national Sabri Essid to stand trial for genocide and crimes against humanity. fidh.org
(2024-10-14). Lebanon: CIA Ramp Up Intel Gathering to Support Israel's War. libya360.wordpress.com The Cradle The CIA may have played a role in Israel's recent attempt to assassinate an official from Hezbollah's political wing in the center of Beirut. The CIA has sent additional agents to Lebanon and has increased its communications with Lebanese military, security, and political officials in an effort to obtain information about Hezbollah, and…
(2024-10-14). Lebanon: Frequently asked questions about international humanitarian law, the protection of civilians, and our work in conflict. icrc.org
(2024-10-14). Statement of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement on Lebanon: "Health-care workers and facilities must be respected and protected" icrc.org
(2024-10-14). 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 | – | / |
(2024-10-14). Araghchi's Message to Gulf States: An Olive Branch in One Hand, a Weapon in the Other. libya360.wordpress.com Masoud Sadrmohammadi On the Iranian Foreign Minister's recent travels in West Asia As Israel escalates its attacks on Lebanon and conducts limited ground operations along the border, extending the flames of war from Gaza to the wider Middle East, Iran's Foreign Minister has undertaken a series of diplomatic trips across the region over the past…
(2024-10-14). Araghchi's message to Gulf States: An olive Branch in one hand, a weapon in the other. uwidata.com By Masoud Sadrmohammadi As Israel escalates its attacks on Lebanon and conducts limited ground operations along the border, extending the flames of war from Gaza to the wider Middle East, Iran's Foreign Minister has undertaken a series of diplomatic trips across the region over the past week, which can all be seen as part of …
(2024-10-14). Israel burns displaced Palestinians alive in central Gaza. peoplesdispatch.org The images of displaced Palestinians being burned alive by Israeli attacks sparked outrage across the world as Israel appears to be no closer to heeding international calls for a ceasefire.
(2024-10-14). 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.
(2024-10-14). CIA Spy Network in Yemen Promoted Western Values, Normalization with Israel. libya360.wordpress.com Ahmed Abdulkareem While Yemen usually conjures images of conflicts with Israel and the Saudi-led coalition, a new dimension to the complex country and its people has emerged: Yemen's secret war of spies. MintPress News delves into the largest CIA spy cell ever uncovered in Yemen, revealing a major security operation that apprehended its members and…
(2024-10-14). Afghan Taliban vow to implement media ban on images of living things. geo.tv 
Taliban forces patrol in front of Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul, Afghanistan, September 2, 2021. — Reuters KABUL: Afghanistan's Taliban morality ministry pledged Monday to implement a law banning news media from publishing images of all living things, with…
(2024-10-14). History: A powerful force that allows us to resist. uwidata.com "We will not make the great future we are looking for, If we do not know the great past we had." Commandante Hugo Chávez January 15, 2006 By Sergio Rodriguez Gelfenstein A few weeks ago, I listened to a press conference and an interview with Jorge Rodríguez. In both news events, the president of the …
(2024-10-14). 25 of 35 Vital Signs for Earth Have Reached Record Extremes, Scientists Warn. pressenza.com A new report from a team of international scientists has revealed harsh realities on Earth, with 25 of 35 planetary vital signs reaching record extremes. Without immediate action, scientists warn that these extremes could threaten life on Earth. | By Paige Bennett | In the new study,
(2024-10-14). Pakistan kicks off joint Exercise Friendship-2024 with Russia. tass.com The opening ceremony kicked off with the raising of the national flags and the singing of the national anthems of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and the Russian Federation…
(2024-10-14). Russian stocks down as Monday trading opens. tass.com On June 13, the Moscow Exchange suspended trading in the dollar and euro after the US Treasury imposed sanctions against it and the National Clearing Center, part of the Moscow Exchange group…
(2024-10-14). High-level initiative on international humanitarian law. icrc.org
(2024-10-14). International Humanitarian Law Conference in Dublin. icrc.org
(2024-10-14). SWIRMO: Building International Humanitarian Law into Military Planning and Operational Practices. icrc.org
(2024-10-14). Statement at the 79th United Nations General Assembly, Sixth Committee Plenary Meeting on Measures to Eliminate International Terrorism. icrc.org
(2024-10-14). Scientists use AI to discover 4 smallest exoplanets closest to host stars. ecns.cn An international research team developed an deep learning algorithm that combines GPU phase folding and convolutional neural networks. Using this method, the team discovered five ultra-short-period planets — each smaller than Earth with orbital periods of less than one day — in stellar photometric data released by the Kepler space telescope in 2017.
(2024-10-14). Experts Discussed Iran in the Context of the Extreme Aggravation of Regional and International Situation in the Diplomatic Academy. russiancouncil.ru On October 10, 2024, the Institute of Contemporary International Studies (ICIS) of the Diplomatic Academy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia hold a round table "Iran in the Context of the Extreme Aggravation of Regional and International Situation"
(2024-10-14). 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…
(2024-10-14). 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. | – | / |
(2024-10-14). How dangerous is Chinese Nationalism? internationalviewpoint.org
(2024-10-14). 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. | – | / |
(2024-10-14). University funding law: Milei's first failure? internationalviewpoint.org Last week, massive demonstrations took place throughout Argentina in defence of public universities and against President Milei's veto of a law passed by parliament to fund them. | – | / |
(2024-10-14). Tanzania: Masai evicted from their land on the altar of profit. internationalviewpoint.org
(2024-10-14). 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." | – | / |
(2024-10-14). 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. | – | / |
(2024-10-14). 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. | – | / |
(2024-10-14). Ukrainian Nazis to launch a coup against Zelensky, according to Forbes. infobrics.org The Western propaganda notion that there is no such thing as an (often neo-Nazi) radical ethnic nationalism problem in Ukraine has no basis in fact. The problem is real – it has also been aided, armed, funded and whitewashed by the West and it has been a huge part of the crisis since 2014.
(2024-10-14). In Germany thousands of protesters show their opposition to Ukraine aid program. infobrics.org It seems already impossible to avoid a crisis of legitimacy from starting in Europe, considering local people's high level of discontentment with their states' international policies.
(2024-10-14). Columbus Who? Decolonizing the Calendar. counterpunch.org 
Latin America's ambivalence toward holidays to commemorate the colonizers has taken a turn since 1992. The 500-year anniversary of Columbus' arrival corresponded with yet another form of colonialism, in many Latin Americans' eyes, as a new wave of multinational corporations colluded with heads of state to tap the continent's oil, lithium, water and avocados.
(2024-10-14). China starts new round of war games around Taiwan. aljazeera.com Beijing begins manoeuvres in 'stern warning' days after President Lai's first National Day speech.
(2024-10-14). Could the Sahel Alliance Divide Africa? An Answer from Burkina Faso. libya360.wordpress.com Lorenzo Maria Pacini Africa continues to rise up and delivers surprises. In recent days, several African leaders have made diplomatic trips that are reshaping the geometries of the international chessboard. The SAHEL Alliance states are charting a watershed that could divide Africa in two and determine a new historical course for the entire continent. The…
(2024-10-14). Pro-Iranian resistance groups target US base in eastern Syria. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Resistance factions launched multiple missiles at the US-led coalition base in the "Conoco" gas field, located in the Deir Ezzor countryside, eastern Syria. The attack was carried out by pro-Iranian groups, targeting the base north of Deir Ezzor. In response, international coalition forces stationed at the site intercepted the missiles.Syrian media reports loud explosions coming from the Conico gas field, located northeast of Deir Ezzor, following a rocket shell attack on the area.The missile assault came shortly after the US deployed a THAAD missile defense system to Israel, amidst growing concerns of…
(2024-10-14). Arsenal unfazed by Real Madrid interest in William Saliba. albawaba.com Arsenal star defender William Saliba has been linked with a future move to Real Madrid during the past couple of weeks.The Frenchman is one of the most consistent players in the Premier League, and has therefore attracted the interest of Real Madrid, as per Le10Sport.The Spaniards consider Saliba a top transfer target, and are ready to pay whatever is needed to bring him to the Santiago Bernabeu after many injuries to their back line.However, The Express claims Arsenal are unfazed by Los Blancos' wishes to sign the 23-year-old.The France international is tied to the Gunners until 2027, and has already made 92 app…
(2024-10-14). CADTM International Council | Day 1 | The polycrisis of capitalism. cadtm.org
(2024-10-14). 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
(2024-10-14). "The loss of neutrality harms us" uwidata.com 
This October, the smallest state in the Black Sea region, Moldova, holds presidential elections. We invited the most popular independent blogger of this country, Veaceslav Valko, to discuss the elections and the prospects for Turkish-Moldovan relations. Veaceslav, tell us about the political configuration that has developed in your country on the eve of the elections? …
(2024-10-14). South Africa welcomes over 5.8 million international tourists in 2024. tvbrics.com 
International tourism contributed approximately US$5.46 billion to the country's economy in 2023…
(2024-10-14). Improved sentiment is rooted in real economic progress – President. sanews.gov.za Improved sentiment is rooted in real economic progress – President | With just over 100 days since the members of the Government of National Unity were sworn into office, President Cyril Ramaphosa says the county has witnessed a marked increase in confidence in the direction of the country. | In his weekly newsletter, the President noted that South Africans across various sectors were increasingly supporting government's efforts, which is reflected in recent opinion polls. | One of the polls conducted by Ipsos revealed that the proportion of participants who believe the country is on the right track has doubled…
(2024-10-14). Alleged South African drug mule arrested in Ethiopia. sanews.gov.za Alleged South African drug mule arrested in Ethiopia | National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola has commended the collaboration between the South African Police Service (SAPS) Gauteng Counter Narcotics Intelligence unit and the Ethiopian Federal Police after a South African female suspected to be a drug trafficker was arrested in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. | A team from the SAPS Gauteng counter narcotics covert unit flagged a 29-year-old South African woman, through SAPS Interpol, on suspicion that the woman was travelling to Brazil to collect drugs and fly back to South Africa via several countries. | T…
(2024-10-14). Non-payment of invoices within 30 days "a violation of the public" sanews.gov.za Non-payment of invoices within 30 days "a violation of the public" | Public Service Commission (PSC) Commissioner Anele Gxoyiya says the non-payment of invoices within 30 days remains a concern to the Commission, and that it is a violation of the public. | "Consequence management should be instituted against accounting officers who fail to pay service providers within 30 days upon receipt of an invoice," Gxoyiya said. | Briefing media in Pretoria on Monday on the PSC's Quarterly Bulletin covering the period 1 April – 30 June 2024, Gxoyiya said the National Treasury needs to urgently consider an overhaul in system…
(2024-10-14). 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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(2024-10-14). 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 (…) | – |
(2024-10-14). Ex-Eskom official convicted of fraud and corruption. sanews.gov.za Ex-Eskom official convicted of fraud and corruption | Former Eskom Safety Risk Officer Thandi Ruth Magagula has been convicted of fraud and corruption in relation to the fraudulent awarding of contracts at the power utility., , According to the National Prosecuting Authority, Magagula pleaded guilty to seven counts of corruption and two of fraud. | She was subsequently convicted in the Middelburg Specialised Commercial Crimes Court under Section 17(1) of the Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act 12 of 2004., , "The offences stem from contracts valued at over R58 000 awarded to a company named Mantoza…
(2024-10-14). Call to recycle e-waste. sanews.gov.za Call to recycle e-waste | As the world marks International e-Waste Day, the public is being encouraged to recycle their e-waste and declutter their homes. | Every year millions of electrical and electronic devices are discarded as products break or become obsolete and are thrown away., These discarded devices are considered e-waste and can become a threat to health and the environment if they are not disposed of and recycled appropriately. | "To date almost 68 000 tons of e-waste has been diverted from landfill and recycled through Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) schemes. The retailers are providing collec…
(2024-10-14). SANRAL invests R27.1 billion in road infrastructure. sanews.gov.za SANRAL invests R27.1 billion in road infrastructure | The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) spent R4.1 billion on toll roads, while expenditure on non-toll roads came in at R23 billion in the 2023/24 financial year., , Of the R23 billion that was spent on non-toll roads, R12.3 billion went towards capital projects and R10.7 billion on maintenance., , "The significant investments in both toll and non-toll roads underscore our dedication to enhancing South Africa's road infrastructure, ensuring safer, more efficient mobility for all," SANRAL CEO, Reginald Demana, said on Friday. , , Looking a…
(2024-10-14). EU Member States 'Strongly Divided' on Issue of Providing Arms to Israel. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – European Union member states are "strongly divided" on the issue of providing arms to Israel, which is a matter of national competence, EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said on Monday.
(2024-10-14). Le Pen Says Committed No Violation in Hiring Process of European Parliament Assistants. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – The head of the French right-wing National Rally party's faction in parliament, Marine Le Pen, has said that she did not commit any violations in the hiring process of European Parliament assistants during a hearing about the improper use of European Parliament funds, a Sputnik correspondent reported.
(2024-10-14). Egypt's Sisi Highlights Nile's Importance, Urges International Support. themedialine.org 
(2024-10-14). Israel's government approves national day of mourning for October 7 attack held on Hebrew date. haaretz.com The day of mourning will be marked every year on Tishrei 25 according to the Jewish calendar, two days after Simchat Torah, the anniversary of the attack…
(2024-10-14). Xi stresses unique role of people-to-people diplomacy. independent.co.ug 
BEIJING | Xinhua | Chinese President Xi Jinping met with foreign guests attending the China International Friendship Conference and conference marking the 70th founding anniversary of the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC) here on Friday. Xi had a group photo taken with the foreign guests and spoke highly of the long-term …
(2024-10-14). UNICEF: 1 in 8 women alive today subjected to rape as children. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | One in eight women alive today experienced rape or sexual assault before the age of 18, according to new estimates released by UNICEF. The first-ever global and regional estimates on sexual violence against children published ahead of the International Day of the Girl marked on the 11th of October every …
(2024-10-14). 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…
(2024-10-14). 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.
(2024-10-14). Sri Lanka to officially apply for BRICS membership at Kazan summit — top Lankan diplomat. tass.com "Sri Lanka will be represented by a deputy foreign minister, who will officially lodge an application for membership," Vijitha Herath said…
(2024-10-14). Austerity, dispossession and injustice: Facets of the debt crisis in Sri Lanka. cadtm.org
(2024-10-14). Sri Lanka Will Apply for Membership in BRICS, New Development Bank – Foreign Minister. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Sri Lanka has decided to apply for membership in BRICS and the New Development Bank, Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath said on Monday.