(2024-10-15). Trump slams Fox News for announcing interview with Harris. geo.tv 
Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. President Donald Trump holds a campaign rally in Indiana, Pennsylvania, US, September 23, 2024. REUTERS.
(2024-10-15). Canada still asking India to cooperate in criminal investigations: Trudeau. geo.tv 
Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau delivers a speech during the closing session of the 19th Summit of the Francophonie at the Grand Palais in Paris, on October 5, 2024. — AFP
(2024-10-15). 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.
(2024-10-15). 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.
(2024-10-15). Estonia 45th country to join Artemis Accords. ummid.com Estonia Sunday October 13, 2024 signed the Artemis Accords becoming the 45th country to join the United States, Saudi Arabia, India and other signatories agreeing to the safe, transparent, and responsible exploration of the Moon, Mars, and beyond.
(2024-10-15). 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.
(2024-10-15). Russia could train Indian sailors for Arctic navigation. rt.com 
The plan was discussed at the first meeting of the Indo-Russian working group on cooperation along the Northern Sea Route | Russia could soon start training Indian sailors for polar navigation, according to a statement from Russian state atomic energy giant Rosatom. The plan was discussed at the first meeting of the Indo-Russian joint working group on cooperation along the Northern Sea Route (NSR), held in New Delhi last week. | The NSR is a transport corridor in Russia's exclusive economic zone that passes along the country's northern coastline through the Arctic Ocean, stretching the entire length of the cou…
(2024-10-15). India sends team to US to probe Sikh activist murder plot. rt.com 
An American court has claimed Indian involvement in an assassination attempt against New York-based Gurpatwant Pannun | A team from India is visiting Washington as part of an investigation into an assassination attempt in New York that US prosecutors claim was orchestrated by New Delhi's agents. | The US State Department announced the visit on Monday. It noted that the Indian inquiry panel would be visiting Washington DC the following day "as part of their ongoing investigations to discuss the case, including information they have obtained," and to receive "an update" from the US regarding the case. | New Delh…
(2024-10-15). India buys $4bn worth of armed drones from US. rt.com 
New Delhi is seeking to increase surveillance capabilities along its border with China, according to reports | New Delhi has sealed a deal to procure 31 Predator drones manufactured by the American company General Atomics, the Indian Defense Ministry announced on Tuesday. | The cost of the drones comes to around $4 billion, officials told the news agency PTI. Media reports also indicated that the Indian government sped up approvals for the acquisition to close it before the October 31 deadline set by the US. The Cabinet Committee on Security headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the acquisition last…
(2024-10-15). Trudeau accuses India of supporting criminal activities in Canada. rt.com 
Ottawa and New Delhi expelled each other's diplomats on Monday amid a diplomatic row over the murder of a Sikh activist | Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau accused the Indian government on Monday of making a "fundamental error" by allegedly supporting violence on Canadian soil. | His remarks follow allegations from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, which claimed that Indian government agents were involved in "widespread violence," including homicide, and posed a "serious threat to public safety." | The allegations are linked to an investigation conducted by Ottawa into the murder of Sikh separatist lead…
(2024-10-15). Canada revives 'Bishnoi gang' allegation to reignite old charges against India. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Canada has recently leveled fresh allegations against the Indian government, claiming New Delhi is directly involved in "serious criminal activity" on its territory. Although Ottawa has yet to provide any evidence to support these accusations, it asserts that Indian agents in Canada are collaborating with the Lawrence Bishnoi gang to target pro-Khalistan elements.These allegations emerge as Lawrence Bishnoi is currently in the spotlight in India for his alleged role in the murder of NCP leader Baba Siddique in Mumbai. The timing raises questions about the credibility of Canada's claims.
(2024-10-15). India finalises agreement to acquire 31 predator drones from US. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: In a significant move to bolster its defense capabilities, India has signed an agreement with the United States to acquire 31 MQ-9B Predator drones. These advanced unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are expected to provide a substantial boost to the Indian armed forces, enhancing their surveillance, reconnaissance, and strike capabilities.Out of the 31 drones, the Indian Navy will receive 15 units of the 'SeaGuardian' variant, while the Indian Army and Air Force will each be allocated eight 'SkyGuardian' Predator drones. Sources indicate that the total cost of the deal is projected to be under $3.5 b…
(2024-10-15). Indian probe panel to visit Washington DC over alleged plot to kill Gurpatwant Singh Pannun. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: The US State Department announced on Monday that an Indian inquiry panel, established to investigate Washington's allegations of an Indian national's involvement in a failed plot to "assassinate" an American national, will visit the US capital on October 15. The American national in question is Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, whom the Indian government designated as a terrorist in 2020.According to a statement from the US State Department, "The Enquiry Committee will be travelling to Washington DC on October 15, as part of their ongoing investigations to discuss the case, including information they have o…
(2024-10-15). 'India has attacked me personally': Trudeau accuses India as diplomatic row escalates. ptcnews.tv
(2024-10-15). Air India Delhi-Chicago flight diverted to Canada after bomb threat. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: Five flights faced bomb threats on Tuesday, including an Air India flight travelling from Delhi to Chicago. Following the threat, the Air India plane was diverted to Canada and landed at Iqaluit Airport. Security personnel conducted a thorough check of the passengers and their baggage upon landing.According to Flight24 Radar, the plane departed from Delhi at 3 am and was scheduled to arrive in Chicago at 4.30 pm. Due to the bomb threats, security agencies conducted counter-terrorism drills at several airports throughout the day. | Investigations revealed that all threats originated from the same pe…
(2024-10-15). 'Not true': India rejects Canada PM Justin Trudeau's evidence claims in Nijjar killing, says report. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Top sources of the Indian government have denied claims made by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and other officials about presenting "credible evidence" to India regarding the killing of Sikh leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar. | Sources stated that Canada's approach from the start has been to make "vague accusations" and place the burden of denial on India. They said that during the news conference Trudeau said "the same old things for the same old reasons."During a press conference on Monday, Trudeau accused Indian government agents of engaging in "clandestine information-gathering techniques, c…
(2024-10-15). 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…
(2024-10-15). Indian economy expects US$450 billion through 5G by 2040. tvbrics.com 
The 5G network already covers all 36 states in India…
(2024-10-15). Third World March for Peace and Nonviolence: meeting with Ambassador of India to the UN in New York. pressenza.com Today, Monday, October 14, 2024, a delegation of World without Wars and Violence and the core team of the Third World March for Peace and Nonviolence, composed of Alessandro Capuzzo from Italy, Juan Gomez from Chile, and Vanessa Vaglio from Costa Rica, met with the Ambassador and Permanent Representative of India to the United Nations, Mr. Parvathaneni Harish and Mr. Ramu Damodaran, Permanent Observer to the United Nations of the University for Peace, at the offices of the Indian Embassy in New York. Parvathaneni Harish and Mr. Ramu Damodaran, Permanent Observer to the United Nations of the University for Peace,…
(2024-10-15). Sikh leader murder: Canada, India expel their top diplomats. gnnhd.tv 
India withdrew its diplomats from Canada because it was not confident that their safety could be guaranteed…
(2024-10-15). India and Canada expel top envoys in Sikh separatist killing row. gnnhd.tv 
New Delhi says it withdraws its six diplomats but an Ottawa says they had been expelled…
(2024-10-15). Jammu & Kashmir: New report details India's land rights violations since the abrogation of statehood. fidh.org
(2024-10-15). 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.
(2024-10-15). India's Corporate Outlook: Balancing Caution with Growth. devdiscourse.com India's corporate sector is set to witness a 9.5% salary hike in 2025, mirroring the increase from 2024, as per the latest WTW Salary Budget Planning Report.
(2024-10-15). Supreme Court Declines to Halt Punjab Panchayat Polls Amid Legal Disputes. devdiscourse.com The Supreme Court of India on Tuesday opted not to intervene in halting the ongoing panchayat elections in Punjab, emphasizing the significant repercussions of interrupting an election process once polling has commenced. Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, along with Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra, underscored the potential for chaos if the elections were disrupted at this stage.
(2024-10-15). India to procure 31 Predator drones from US defence major General Atomics under government-to-government framework: Officials. devdiscourse.com
(2024-10-15). India-US Predator drone deal: Indian Navy to get 15 Sea Guardian drones, Indian Air Force and Army to receive eight Sky Guardian drones each. devdiscourse.com
(2024-10-15). Hindutva delivered a severe blow in Jammu & Kashmir elections. greenleft.org.au 
Despite its malicious strategy of communal gerrymandering to win the Legslative Assembly elections in Indian administered Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), the right-wing Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) was rejected by a thumping majority, report Farooq Sulehria and Haris Qadeer.
(2024-10-15). Putin Enters Taiwan Battlefield, Puts Nuclear Weapons Between USA & Taipei As China Surrounds It. hindustantimes.com The Russian MoD on Oct 14 released a video claiming to show joint naval drills with China after Beijing deployed fighter jets and warships to encircle Taiwan. Beijing said the drills were aimed at sending a "stern warning" to "separatist" forces on the self-ruled island. Watch this video for all the details.
(2024-10-15). Comrade President? Change and Continuity in Sri Lanka. cadtm.org
(2024-10-15). 'Defeated and betrayed' by the people I look up to: Raeesah Khan on second day of Pritam Singh's trial. channelnewsasia.com Former Workers' Party member Raeesah Khan was questioned by the prosecution on the disciplinary panel sessions that she had sat through with party leaders, following her lie in parliament on Aug 3, 2021.
(2024-10-15). CM Punjab forms investigation committee for alleged rape of college student. gnnhd.tv 
Committee will review all aspects including the immediate response of the college administration and handling of police…
(2024-10-15). Alleged student rape: Students stage sit-in outside PA on second day. gnnhd.tv 
Students protested and staged a dharna in front of the Punjab Assembly on Charing Cross Mall Road in Lahore…
(2024-10-15). 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…
(2024-10-15). Israel's expanding wars is pushing Iran towards nuclear weapons. newarab.com 
In Ir…
(2024-10-15). Lebanon: Over 400,000 children displaced by war in past 3 weeks. newarab.com 
Israel has escalated its campaign against Lebanon-based Hezbollah, including launching a ground invasion, after a year of exchanges of fire during its war with Hamas in…
(2024-10-15). Israeli strikes on Gaza kill dozens as Lebanon bombing continues. newarab.com 
(2024-10-15). A "New Nuclear Posture" for the US is vital in a Hungry World. wattsupwiththat.com Nuclear power has been providing electricity to the US Navy, France, and others around the world for almost 70 years. The technology is well-understood, and it boasts the best safety record of any industry (based on injury and death). The material left over from the current fleet of light-water reactors can be recycled to attain 30 times the electricity produced in the first time through. Such an advantage can provide energy security for billions around the world, greatly increase their quality of life, and relieve the fear of not having reliable and continuous electricity for all.
(2024-10-15). Israel denies it will stop targeting Beirut, could strike soon. newarab.com 
A senior "Israel attacks everywhere in Lebanon, including Beirut. We proved this recently, and we will prove it again in the coming days, in accordance with operational considerations," the official said. | Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netany…
(2024-10-15). 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
(2024-10-15). 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…
(2024-10-15). Israeli airstrike in north Lebanon village kills 22. newarab.com 
At least 22 people were killed in an The death toll gradually climbed as the Lebanese Red Cross and rescuers pulled bodies out of the rubble in Aito, a village in the Christian-majority Zgharta district. Rescue efforts continued Monday evening. | The official National News Agency said Israel targeted a "residential apartment" in the village. | A Lebanese security official told AFP the building "housed families displaced from Lebanon'
(2024-10-15). 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…
(2024-10-15). UN draft resolution seeks Hezbollah disarmament, Lebanon reforms. newarab.com 
(2024-10-15). UNIFIL to 'stay in all Lebanon positions' despite Israel threats. newarab.com 
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday again called for the peacekeepers in southern Lebanon to move from certain areas close to Israel's border with Leba…
(2024-10-15). Pro-Palestine Jewish activists occupy Wall Street (VIDEO). rt.com 
Protesters have gathered outside the New York Stock Exchange to demand a halt to weapons deliveries to Israel | Hundreds of pro-Palestine Jewish activists have taken to Wall Street in New York to protest against US support for what they call Israel's "genocide" in Gaza. Scores of demonstrators have been arrested, police say. | A group of protesters wearing red shirts and holding banners reading "Jews say stop arming Israel" and "Gaza bombed, Wall Street Booms" gathered outside the New York Stock Exchange on Monday. Other slogans included "Fund FEMA not genocide," in reference to the Federal Emergency Managemen…
(2024-10-15). Direct Job Creation in America with Steven Attewell (New Transcript!). mronline.org 
This month we are re-publishing our conversation with Steven Attewell along with a new written transcript and episode graphic. Attewell is author of the incredible book, People Must Live by Work: Direct Job Creation in America from FDR to Reagan, published in 2018 by University of Pennsylvania Press. The book examines the history of job creation programs in the United States from the Great Depression to the Humphrey-Hawkins Act of 1978.
(2024-10-15). 200+ Jewish-Led Protesters Arrested at NY Stock Exchange Say 'Stop Arming Israel'. scheerpost.com 
(2024-10-15). Mr. President, Your 'Enemies' Don't Want Escalation! scheerpost.com By Ray McGovern and Robert Scheer / Original to ScheerPost In this week's episode of "Playing President," Ray McGovern, 27-year CIA veteran and briefer of five presidents, continues to make sense of the world to "President" Scheer, who prepared for this role through his decades as a journalist, including in-depth interviews with five presidents from …
(2024-10-15). Patrick Lawrence: De-Westernizing Ourselves. scheerpost.com 
(2024-10-15). Report: Israel Plans to Strike Iran Before US Presidential Election. scheerpost.com 
(2024-10-15). Two Words That Haunt So Many Hurricane Victims: 'Claim Denied'. scheerpost.com 
(2024-10-15). Peter Greste aims to gatekeep journalists with proposed policing body. independentaustralia.net 
(2024-10-15). Nicaraguan president compares Netanyahu to Hitler. rt.com 
Daniel Ortega has also labeled Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky "another Nazi" | Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega has slammed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky, comparing both politicians to Nazi Germany's Adolf Hitler. | Ortega made the remarks on Monday at an event to mark the 45th anniversary of the Nicaraguan police. In his speech, the president blasted Netanyahu, comparing his policies to those of the Nazis. | "At the head of the Israeli government there is a prime minister who is the son of the devil. Why? Because he practices a policy of terror and is H…
(2024-10-15). Netanyahu made Iran strikes promise to Biden — WaPo. rt.com 
Israel's PM said he would only hit the Islamic Republic's military sites, as the US president asked, sources have claimed | Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has told US President Joe Biden that he intends to strike only military targets in Iran when Israel retaliates for the latest missile barrage Tehran fired on the Jewish state, The Washington Post has claimed. | The message was delivered during a phone call between the two leaders on Wednesday last week, the first such conversation in several weeks, the newspaper said on Monday. Details about the top-level conversation were provided by two anonymou…
(2024-10-15). Nigeria boycotts football match over 'cruel treatment'. rt.com 
Players experienced "trauma" after being stuck at an airport on the orders of Libyan authorities, the West African nation's football federation claims | Nigeria's national football team has boycotted a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match in Libya, citing alleged mistreatment after being stranded overnight at an airport in the North African state. | The Super Eagles had been scheduled to arrive in the eastern city of Benghazi on Sunday and play Libya on Tuesday. However, their flight was unexpectedly diverted to Al Abraq, some 230km from the game venue, team captain William Troost-Ekong reported on Mond…
(2024-10-15). Devastating floods kill hundreds in African state (VIDEO). rt.com 
Severe rainfall has caused widespread destruction in Chad as the nation grapples with a food security crisis | Chad is grappling with one of its worst natural disasters in recent history, as relentless rainfall since July has caused severe flooding across all 23 provinces of the country. | The floods have resulted in the deaths of more than
(2024-10-15). African officials to attend first ministerial forum in Russia. rt.com 
The event is a step toward improving Moscow's relations with countries on the continent, according to its organizers | The first ministerial conference of the Russia-Africa partnership forum, taking place next month in Sochi, will focus on collaboration in a variety of areas, including defense, trade, education, healthcare, and food security, the organizer Roscongress Foundation has announced. | The two-day event, from November 9 to 10, is being held to implement decisions reached at the second Russia-Africa Summit held last summer in Saint Petersburg, Roscongress said in a press release on Tuesday. | Accordin…
(2024-10-15). Musk spent $1bn on coup attempt — Maduro. rt.com 
The billionaire distributed the money to "fascists" through opposition figure Maria Corina Machado, the Venezuelan leader has claimed | Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has accused tech tycoon Elon Musk of "investing" at least $1 billion in inciting violence in the South American country after the presidential election earlier this year. | Maduro was declared the winner of the July 28 poll by the national election authorities, though the US claimed that victory had been stolen from opposition
(2024-10-15). German opposition leader suggests 'mobilizing' private savings. rt.com 
Friedrich Merz has floated the idea of borrowing money held by citizens to fund public infrastructure | A senior German opposition figure has suggested "mobilizing" private savings to fund public infrastructure. Friedrich Merz, the nominee for chancellor from the conservative CDU/CSU coalition, argued that such a measure would help Berlin avoid accruing more debt. | Germany's Ministry for Economic Affairs last week released a forecast showing GDP declining by 0.2% in 2024, a sharp downgrade from the previously projected 0.3% expansion. This would mark the second straight year of recession for the EU's economic…
(2024-10-15). Will the Middle East wars spiral into a global economic meltdown? rt.com 
All-out conflict in the oil-rich region could drive energy prices through the roof, causing a chain reaction | It has been over a year since the tragic attack by Palestinian groups on Israel on October 7. During this time, the conflict has expanded significantly, affecting not only Israel and Gaza, but also neighboring countries, particularly Iran. | Ground operations, strikes on civilian infrastructure, and prolonged military actions, including direct exchanges between Iran and Israel, have worsened the humanitarian situation in the region. | The international community has made repeated attempts to mediate t…
(2024-10-15). Emirates flags 'serious talks' with Boeing. rt.com 
The airline has been forced to make costly adjustments to its fleet due to delivery delays, its president has said | The president of Emirates, one of the world's largest international airlines, has said the carrier will have "serious conversations" with Boeing after the US manufacturing giant announced that its 777X model will be further delayed. | Boeing confirmed last week that the first delivery of its widebody aircraft will be postponed to 2026, nearly six years after the 777X aircraft was due to reach customers. | Commenting on the delay, Emirates president Tim Clark stated on Monday that the airline "ha…
(2024-10-15). Hungary warns it could veto EU's Russia sanctions. rt.com 
Budapest could block the measures if it loses its exemptions on Russian energy supplies, Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto has said | Hungary could block EU sanctions on Russia if the union's policies jeopardize its own energy security, Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto has warned. Budapest will only permit the imposition of restrictions if they retain current exemptions on Russian energy supplies, he said. | The EU prohibited the transport of Russian crude oil by sea in December 2022 as part of its large-scale sanctions campaign against Moscow over the Ukraine conflict. However, landlocked Hungary, Slovakia and…
(2024-10-15). EU country names its favorite in US election. rt.com 
A return to the White House for Donald Trump would be better for Budapest, Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto has said | A victory for Donald Trump in the upcoming US presidential election would be the best outcome for Hungary, the country's Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto said in an interview with RIA Novosti on Tuesday. Budapest will respect the choice of US voters regardless, he added. | Szijjarto had previously said US-Hungarian relations were strongest when Trump was in the White House and that Trump's reelection would improve the chances of securing peace in the world. | "We are very proud of th…
(2024-10-15). 'New Axis of influence': Is an alliance between Russia and Iran possible? rt.com 
The first meeting between Vladimir Putin and Masoud Pezeshkian marks new chapter in Moscow-Tehran relations | One of the highlights of the international forum 'The Interconnection of Times and Civilizations: The Basis of Peace and Development', held in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, was the meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. This was the first meeting between the two leaders since Pezeshkian assumed office on July 30. Russian presidential advisor Yuri Ushakov told reporters that this event was important not only for discussing bilateral issues, "but also for addr…
(2024-10-15). Von der Leyen calls for EU discussion on Ukrainians. rt.com 
The bloc "urgently" needs a plan to deal with 4.5 million refugees, the European Commission president has said | The EU must take into account its limited resources when deciding what to do with the millions of Ukrainians living as refugees in the bloc, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has said. | There are currently around 4.5 million Ukrainian refugees living in the EU. Back in June, the European Commission extended temporary protection status for these asylum seekers until March 2026, guaranteeing them residence, work permits, welfare benefits, and access to healthcare and education until…
(2024-10-15). North Korea has 'clear evidence' South behind drone provocation. rt.com 
Kim Yo-jong, a senior official and the sister of the country's leader, has warned Seoul that it "will have to pay a dear price" | Pyongyang has proof that Seoul was behind the launch of several drones over North Korea earlier this month, Kim Yo Jong, a senior official and the sister of leader Kim Jong Un, has claimed. | The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) claimed last Friday that there had been at least three incidents of late — on October 3, 9 and 10 — when UAVs dropped propaganda leaflets over the North Korean capital. | On Monday, the country's military blew up sections of roads leadi…
(2024-10-15). Russia and China pledge to strengthen military ties. rt.com 
Moscow and Beijing hold similar views on global affairs, Russian Defense Minister Andrey Belousov has said | Russia and China hold similar views on global affairs and are set to deepen mutual security cooperation, Russian Defense Minister Andrey Belousov has said. | The official made the comments at a meeting with the vice chairman of China's Central Military Commission, Zhang Youxia, on Tuesday. | Belousov arrived in Beijing on Monday on an official visit. Meeting with his Chinese counterpart, Admiral Dong Jun, Belousov called military cooperation between Russia and China an important factor in maintaining gl…
(2024-10-15). Russian man rescued after 67 days adrift (VIDEOS). rt.com 
The stranded traveler was found nearly 1,000km off course, having lost his brother and nephew in the ordeal | An emaciated man has been rescued in the Sea of Okhotsk, in the Russian Far East, after spending a reported 67 days adrift in a small inflatable boat, regional authorities reported on Tuesday. His brother and nephew, who allegedly departed with him, did not survive, according to the authorities. Local prosecutors said they were investigating the circumstances of the tragedy for possible criminal negligence. | The men set off on August 9 from the Perovsky Cape in Khabarovsk Region, on what was intended…
(2024-10-15). Zelensky wants West to fight Russia — exiled Ukrainian opposition leader. rt.com 
More European nations could soon face mobilization, higher taxes, and other restrictions, according to Viktor Medvedchuk | Parts of Europe could be turned into "a concentration camp" as Kiev tries to provoke a war between the West and Russia, exiled Ukrainian opposition leader Viktor Medvedchuk has warned. | Writing in an article for the Other Ukraine news outlet on Monday, Medvedchuk suggested that the primary goal of Vladimir Zelensky's so-called 'victory plan' — which he has been touting to Kiev's foreign backers — is to push the collective West "into a war with Russia under the leadership of Ukra…
(2024-10-15). 'Elite' Ukrainian troops surrender in Kursk Region — Chechen commander. rt.com 
Despite Kiev's efforts to maintain morale, many members of their nationalist units can no longer fight, Apty Alaudinov has said | Many members of the 'elite' Ukrainian units that invaded Russia's Kursk Region often surrender because they are no longer able to fight and want to stay alive, Major-General Apty Alaudinov, the commander of the Akhmat Special Forces from Russia's Chechen Republic, has said. | In an interview with Russian journalist Vladimir Solovyov on Tuesday, Alaudinov rejected Kiev's claims that Russian soldiers executed nine Ukrainian service members in Kursk Region, many of whom were drone oper…
(2024-10-15). Zelensky's team touts imminent 'victory plan' unveiling. rt.com 
Russia must be sent "screaming in terror" in order for Kiev to achieve its goals, senior aide Mikhail Podoliak has claimed | Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky is set to reveal the details of his much-hyped 'victory plan' to MPs in Kiev on Wednesday, weeks after presenting it to US President Joe Biden. | The unveiling is expected at an extraordinary session of the Ukrainian parliament. Sergey Leshchenko, an aide to the head of the Ukrainian presidential office, suggested in a social media post on Monday that "obviously, now there is only one reason for such an event, and that is the public presentation of the…
(2024-10-15). Nigeria boycotts football match over 'cruel treatment'. rt.com Players experienced "trauma" after being stuck at an airport on the orders of Libyan authorities, the West African nation's football federation claims | Nigeria's national football team has boycotted a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match in Libya, citing alleged mistreatment after being stranded overnight at an airport in the North African state. | The Super Eagles had been scheduled to arrive in the eastern city of Benghazi on Sunday and play Libya in Group D on Tuesday. However, their flight was unexpectedly diverted to Al Abraq, some 230km from the game venue, team captain William Troost-Ekong repor…
(2024-10-15). Hundreds killed by devastating floods in African state (VIDEO). rt.com Severe rainfall has caused widespread destruction in Chad as the nation grapples with a food security crisis | Chad is grappling with one of its worst natural disasters in recent history, as relentless rainfall since July has caused severe flooding across all 23 provinces of the country. | The floods have resulted in the deaths of more than
(2024-10-15). Putin wants 'new world order' — Germany's top spy. rt.com 
The Russian leader aims to push the US out of Europe, BND head Bruno Kahl said | Moscow's ultimate goal is to divide NATO and change the existing world order, Bruno Kahl, the chief of Germany foreign intelligence service BND, has Russia has surpassed European states in terms of military spending during its conflict with Ukraine, Kahl told MPs in the Bundestag on Monday. Russian President Vladimir Putin will "continue to test the West's red lines and further escalate the confrontation," the to…
(2024-10-15). Putin wants 'new world order' — Germany's top spy. rt.com The Russian leader aims to push the US out of Europe, BND head Bruno Kahl said | Moscow's ultimate goal is to divide NATO and change the existing world order, Bruno Kahl, the head of the German foreign intelligence service (BND), has Kahl told MPs in the Bundestag on Monday that Russia has surpassed European states in terms of military spending during its conflict with Ukraine and that President Vladimir Putin will "continue to test the West's red lines and further escalate the confrontation.
(2024-10-15). Putin wants 'new world order' — Germany's top spy. rt.com The Russian leader aims to push the US out of Europe, BND head Bruno Kahl said | Moscow's ultimate goal is to divide NATO and change the existing world order, Bruno Kahl, the head of the German foreign intelligence service (BND), has Kahl told MPs in the Bundestag on Monday that Russia has surpassed NATO states in terms of military spending and that President Vladimir Putin will "continue to test the West's red lines and further escalate the confrontation." | "Direct military confrontation wi…
(2024-10-15). Putin wants 'new world order' — top German spy. rt.com The Russian leader aims to push the US out of Europe, BND head Bruno Kahl said | Moscow's ultimate goal is to divide NATO and change the existing world order, Bruno Kahl, the head of the German foreign intelligence service (BND), has Russia has surpassed European states in terms of military spending during its conflict with Ukraine, Kahl told MPs in the Bundestag on Monday. Russian President Vladimir Putin will "continue to test the West's red lines and further escalate the confrontation," th…
(2024-10-15). EU must suspend free trade deal with Israel — member state. rt.com 
Spain has reiterated a call for the bloc to rethink its Association Agreement with the Jewish state amid human rights concerns | The EU must consider suspending its free trade agreement with Israel in light of alleged human rights abuses by the Jewish state, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said on Monday. Sanchez has already called on the international community to halt arms sales to Israel. | Spain and Ireland formally
(2024-10-15). Taliban to ban images of 'living things'. rt.com 
The Islamic group that controls Afghanistan is seeking to impose strict Sharia law across the country | The Taliban has promised to enforce a ban on images of humans and animals in the Afghan media as part of the Islamist group's wider campaign to implement Sharia law across the country. | Although the Taliban initially promised to be more moderate right after seizing power in 2021, the group has since imposed many restrictions, including the removal of images of women from public spaces and banning "immoral" films and musical instruments. | "The law applies to all Afghanistan… and it will be implemented gra…
(2024-10-15). Taliban to ban images of 'living things'. rt.com The Islamist group which controls Afghanistan is seeking to impose strict Sharia law across the country | The Taliban has vowed to impose a ban on images of humans and animals in the Afghan media as part of the Islamist group's wider campaign to implement Sharia law across the country. | Although the Taliban initially promised to be more moderate after seizing power in 2021, the group has since imposed many restrictions, including the removal of images of women from public spaces and banning "immoral" films and musical instruments. | "The law applies to all Afghanistan… and it will be implemented gradually,"
(2024-10-15). North Korea blows up roads to South — Seoul (VIDEOS). rt.com 
The country's military previously warned it would disconnect the two parts of the peninsula in response to Seoul allegedly flying drones over Pyongyang | North Korea has blown up sections of roads leading to South Korea, effectively disconnecting the two countries, according to the military in Seoul. | Explosives were detonated on the northern side of the border on Monday, the South Korean Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said in a statement, as quoted by the Yonhap news agency. | "North Korea has detonated parts of the Gyeongui and Donghae roads north of the Military Demarcation Line at around noon," the statement…
(2024-10-15). Maduro accuses Musk of spending $1bn on coup attempt. rt.com The billionaire distributed the money to "fascists" through opposition figure Maria Corina Machado, the Venezuelan leader has claimed | Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has accused tech tycoon Elon Musk of "investing" at least $1 billion in inciting violence in the South American nation after the presidential election earlier this year. | Maduro was declared the winner of the July 28 poll by the national election authorities, even as the US claimed that victory had been stolen from opposition
(2024-10-15). German opposition leader suggests 'mobilizing' private savings. rt.com Friedrich Merz has floated the idea of borrowing the savings of citizens to fund public infrastructure | A senior German opposition figure has suggested "mobilizing" private savings to fund public infrastructure. Friedrich Merz, the nominee for chancellor from the conservative coalition comprising the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and its Bavarian sister party, the Christian Social Union (CSU), argued that such a measure would help Berlin avoid accruing more debt. | Germany's Ministry for Economic Affairs last week released a forecast showing GDP declining by 0.2% in 2024, a sharp downgrade from the previou…
(2024-10-15). Three injured in car explosion in Moscow (VIDEOS). rt.com 
A restaurant owner and his six-year-old son were the targets of a possible assassination attempt, according to reports | At least three people, including a child, were injured in a car explosion in Moscow, local officials have said, amid reports that it may have been an assassination attempt on a restaurant owner. | According to the Investigative Committee, the blast occurred in the southwestern part of the Russian capital on Tuesday morning, adding that law enforcement was working at the scene and that all those injured had been taken to hospital. | TASS reported, citing a law enforcement source, that among t…
(2024-10-15). Harris laughs over 'election packed with some stuff' (VIDEO). rt.com 
The vice president went into a fit of laughter when describing the importance of the upcoming vote | US Vice President Kamala Harris seemed to have trouble containing her laughter while commenting that the upcoming presidential election is "packed with some stuff" as she addressed voters in Arizona on Friday. | During a campaign event in Scottsdale, Harris, who appeared to be speaking without a teleprompter, told supporters that the importance of the upcoming election and America's status as a "role model" for democracy "weighs on me sometimes." | "When we think about what's at stake in this election — we…
(2024-10-15). Trump opens largest betting lead over Harris. rt.com 
Multiple election prediction platforms have shifted toward the Republican candidate | Donald Trump has opened up his largest lead over Kamala Harris in the betting odds for the White House just three weeks before the November election. | Both US and international betting markets shifted in favor of a Trump victory over the weekend, with prediction sites like BetOnline, Polymarket, PredictIt, and Kalshi all showing Trump's presidential chances ahead of those of the Democratic nominee and current vice president. | It's the first time Trump has been on top of the betting market since the September 10 presidential…
(2024-10-15). Kamala Harris accused of plagiarism. rt.com 
The US Vice President and former district attorney allegedly stole from several sources for her 2009 book on policing | US Democratic presidential candidate Vice President Kamala Harris has been accused of multiple instances of plagiarism in her 2009 book on policing, which she co-authored with Joan O'C Hamilton while serving as the district attorney of San Francisco. | According to an investigation conducted by self-described Austrian 'plagiarism hunter' Stefan Weber, Harris lifted at least 24 fragments from other authors in her "Smart on Crime" book. Three other fragments were "self-plagiarism from a work wr…
(2024-10-15). New NATO command will be a game changer for Ukraine — bloc chief. rt.com 
Mark Rutte made the claim as Kiev remains hard-pressed on the front line in Donbass | A new NATO command specifically tasked with coordinating Western military aid to Ukraine will help Kiev tip the scales on the battlefield against Russia, the bloc's new chief, Mark Rutte, has claimed. | Rutte, who took over as NATO secretary-general earlier this month after serving as prime minister of the Netherlands for more than a decade, made the remarks during his first visit to the NATO Security Assistance and Training Ukraine (NSATU) command based in Wiesbaden, Germany. He was accompanied by American General Christophe…
(2024-10-15). China announces its medium- and long-term development plan for space science until 2050. ecns.cn China unveiled a national mid and long-term development program for space science on Tuesday, which will guide the country's planning of space science missions and space research from 2024 to 2050.
(2024-10-15). Italy begins controversial migrant transfers to Albania. newarab.com 
Italy on Monday began transferring Sixteen migrants, all male, were aboard the Italian navy's Libra patrol vessel en route to Albania and expected to arrive Wednesday morning, a government source told AFP. | The would-be asylum seekers, 10 from Bangladesh and six from Egypt, were rescu…
(2024-10-15). 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…
(2024-10-15). How a war between Israel and Iran could impact oil prices. newarab.com 
(2024-10-15). 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…
(2024-10-15). Arab American PAC rejects Trump, Harris over support for Israel. newarab.com 
The Arab American Political Action Committee said on Monday it will not endorse The
(2024-10-15). 'Back from the dead?' Iran Quds Force leader Qaani re-emerges. newarab.com 
Iranian commander Esmail Qaani on Tuesday appeared in public after weeks of absence to attend the funeral ceremony for general Nilforoushan, a general in Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), was killed in an
(2024-10-15). EU sanctions Iran over ballistic missiles for Russia. newarab.com 
(2024-10-15). Israel expands use of 'suicide robots' in north Gaza assault. newarab.com 
Israel has ramped up its use of A report
(2024-10-15). 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…
(2024-10-15). 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…
(2024-10-15). Pro-Palestine protesters arrested outside NY Stock Exchange. newarab.com 
About 200 demonstrators protesting The protesters chanted "Let Gaza live!" and "Up up with liberation, down down with occupation! in front of the stock exchange's landmark building in lower Manhattan. | "The reason we're here is to demand that the US government stop sending bombs to Israel and stop profiti…
(2024-10-15). Rights groups urged Egypt to investigate ex-detainee's death. newarab.com 
(2024-10-15). Is Syria next in Israel's crosshairs after Quneitra incursion. newarab.com 
(2024-10-15). 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.
(2024-10-15). Unexploded Israeli bombs: a hidden death for Gaza's displaced. newarab.com 
In front of a group of displaced children in In the show, Daqqa plays the role of a little girl wandering through the rubble of destroyed homes in search of her lost toy, and suddenly fell to the ground pretending to have been killed. | Abu Daqqa, who works at the Tamer…
(2024-10-15). 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…
(2024-10-15). 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…
(2024-10-15). 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…
(2024-10-15). Taking stock of October 7: The view from the Arab world. newarab.com 
(2024-10-15). Keir Starmer's fungal ruination of UK Labour. independentaustralia.net 
(2024-10-15). British Blackout System Mobilised After Wind Dropped on a Cold Day. wattsupwiththat.com The alert was withdrawn after 2 hours. An energy spokesman insists there is no cause for alarm.
(2024-10-15). Thanks, CBS News, For Presenting the Truth About When the Deadliest Hurricanes in U.S. History Occurred. wattsupwiththat.com Every deadly storm is a tragedy, and it is just as much of a mistake to downplay the danger and damage from tropical cyclones as it is to hype them up and try to connect them to climate change. In this instance, CBS gave a simple, factual account detailing the somber history of severe hurricane landfalls in the United States and its territories. Bravo, CBS. See if you can follow this up by sticking the facts about severe weather in the future.
(2024-10-15). Greens Declare War on Growing Your Own Greens. wattsupwiththat.com Many green extremists seem to take the view that anything humans do, including growing their own veg, is causing existential harm to the planet. What they really hate, some may conclude, are humans themselves. Treble bongs all round.
(2024-10-15). 2nd Test: Pakistan win toss, decide to bat against England. gnnhd.tv 
Test match of the series is being played at the Cricket Stadium in Multan…
(2024-10-15). Coverage of Trump voters shows who media thinks "matters" independentaustralia.net 
(2024-10-15). Iran can receive EAEU observer status by year-end — official. tass.com "We plan at the coming meeting of the Supreme Council in December, if internal procedures are observed, to present it for approval to heads of EAEU member-countries," Goar Barsegyan said…
(2024-10-15). EU Report Finds Just One-Third of Water Quality is 'Good', as EU Misses 2015 Goal. sputnikglobe.com Mercury and flame retardants greatly contributed to the poor water quality, the report explained. If it weren't for those long-live pollutants then 80% of surface waters would have a good chemical status compared to just 29%.
(2024-10-15). Raw deals: The continued shafting of the Chagossians. greenleft.org.au 
The British government will return sovereignty over the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, reports Binoy Kampmark. But the caveat is that the joint British-United States military base on Diego Garcia will continue to operate unimpeded for another 99 years.
(2024-10-15). Ex-Maharashtra Minister Baba Siddiqui shot dead. ummid.com Former Maharashtra Minister and once a top Mumbai Congress leader, Baba Siddiqui, died after being shot at near his office in Bandra Saturday October 12, 2024.
(2024-10-15). DTE Maha Post HSC Diploma 2024 CAP Round 1 Option Submission Starts. ummid.com Directorate of Technical Education (DTE Maharashtra) has started from Saturday October 12, 2024 online submission of options and choice filling (D Pharm Option Form) for CAP Round 1 of Post HSC Pharmacy Diploma Counselling 2024 through its official website phd24.dtemaharashtra.gov.in.
(2024-10-15). Maharashtra's New Faces: Oath of Secrecy Before Assembly Polls. devdiscourse.com Just before the Maharashtra assembly elections announcement, seven new members of the legislative council were sworn into office by the governor on Tuesday. These newly appointed MLCs hail from a mix of political backgrounds, with the BJP nominating three, while the Shiv Sena and NCP have secured two members each.
(2024-10-15). Retired Israeli General Calls for Ethnic Cleansing of 400K Civilians from Northern Gaza. imemc.org 
A former head of the Israeli national security council has called for a siege on northern Gaza, and the forced displacement of all civilians there, effectively ethnic cleansing the entire north of the Gaza Strip. Interviewed on Sky News' The World, Major General Giora Eiland said the 400,000 people located there should be given 10 …
(2024-10-15). 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 | – | / |
(2024-10-15). Lebanon: Frequently asked questions about international humanitarian law, the protection of civilians, and our work in conflict. icrc.org
(2024-10-15). Statement of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement on Lebanon: "Health-care workers and facilities must be respected and protected" icrc.org
(2024-10-15). UK, France, Italy and Germany Condemn Israeli Attacks on UN Peacekeepers. imemc.org 
The UK, France, Germany and Italy released a joint statement condemning the multiple and ongoing Israeli attacks on United Nations Peacekeeper troops in southern Lebanon. According to the statement, Israeli attacks on UN peacekeepers are contrary to international humanitarian law. The statement did not mention the ongoing Israeli assault against civilians in Gaza and in …
(2024-10-15). 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.
(2024-10-15). 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…
(2024-10-15). Australian Labor governments escalate repression of pro-Palestinian protesters. wsws.org Over the past week, authorities have carried out a series of attacks on protests opposing the genocide, which have the hallmarks of a nationally coordinated crackdown.
(2024-10-15). Syria: French national Sabri Essid to stand trial for genocide and crimes against humanity. fidh.org
(2024-10-15). 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…
(2024-10-15). 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. | – | / |
(2024-10-15). How dangerous is Chinese Nationalism? internationalviewpoint.org
(2024-10-15). Belgium: For freedom of movement and settlement, against closed centres. internationalviewpoint.org
(2024-10-15). 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. | – | / |
(2024-10-15). 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. | – | / |
(2024-10-15). Tanzania: Masai evicted from their land on the altar of profit. internationalviewpoint.org
(2024-10-15). 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. | – | / |
(2024-10-15). The U.S. Election Too Close to Call and too Strange for Words. internationalviewpoint.org With just a little more than two weeks until the November 5 U.S. presidential election that pits vice-president Kamala Harris against former president Donald Trump, the contest remains too close to call. A variety of issues, from conspiracy theories to assassination attempts complicate the campaign and sometimes confuse and mislead both voters and poll-takers. | – | / |
(2024-10-15). International Humanitarian Law Conference in Dublin. icrc.org
(2024-10-15). SWIRMO: Building International Humanitarian Law into Military Planning and Operational Practices. icrc.org
(2024-10-15). Brazil, China, France, Jordan, Kazakhstan, South Africa launch a global initiative to galvanise political commitment to international humanitarian law and call for a high-level meeting to uphold humanity in war in 2026. icrc.org 27 September 2024…
(2024-10-15). Statement at the 79th United Nations General Assembly, Sixth Committee Plenary Meeting on Measures to Eliminate International Terrorism. icrc.org
(2024-10-15). Scottish government plans to "build, back, better" with its National Adaptation Plan. expose-news.com The Scottish National Adaptation Plan 2024-2029 is a comprehensive strategy to address the impacts of climate change in Scotland. It builds on its predecessor, 'Climate Ready Scotland: Second Scottish Climate Change Adaptation …
(2024-10-15). Cuban film show in Caracas to celebrate National Culture Day. plenglish.com Caracas, Oct 15 (Prensa Latina) In a joint effort by the Cuban Embassy in Venezuela and the local Cinematheque, Cuban films will be screened here from October 16 through 20, to celebrate Cuba's Culture Day on the 20th.
(2024-10-15). South Africa's Unity Government Won't Dent Poverty And Inequality If It Follows The Same Old Policies Sociologist #South #Africa's #Unity #Government #Won't #Dent #Poverty #Inequality #Follows #Same #Policies #Sociologist #USA #Russia #Biden #Ukraine #War #Palestine #Gaza #Israel #. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | A recent poll by the Social Research Foundation , a think thank, found that 60% of South Africans thought the government of national unity was working well. It also …
(2024-10-15). Powder Keg in the Pacific. tomdispatch.com While the world looks on with trepidation at regional wars in Israel and Ukraine, a far more dangerous global crisis is quietly building at the other end of Eurasia, along an island chain that has served as the front line for America's national defense for endless decades. Just as Russia's invasion of Ukraine has revitalized the NATO alliance, so China's increasingly aggressive behavior and a sustained U.S. military build-up in the region have strengthened Washington's position on the Pacific littoral, bringing several wavering allies back into the Western fold. Yet such seeming strength contains both a heightene…
(2024-10-15). How We the People Conduct Our Elections. counterpunch.org 
"I love working the polls!" a friend told me recently. "It strengthens my trust in the whole process. And it's fun getting to help eligible voters flex their civic muscles." I think about my friend's experience as I hear stories about mistrust in our elections. National and state laws set some guardrails for our elections,
(2024-10-15). Higher education forum expands global network for tech innovation, sustainable development. ecns.cn The 2024 International Forum on Higher Education themed "Scienti ¨fic and Technological Innovation and Sustainable Development" was held in Beijing from Saturday to Sunday, attracting nearly 500 guest representatives from over 30 countries and regions.
(2024-10-15). China unveils roadmap for space science development till 2050. ecns.cn China unveiled a national mid- and long-term development program for space science on Tuesday.
(2024-10-15). China to conduct manned lunar exploration mission. ecns.cn China plans to launch Chang'e 7 and 8 missions for manned lunar exploration missions, said Yang Xiaoyu, director of the Department of System Engineering, China National Space Administration during a press conference on Tuesday.
(2024-10-15). Stabilizing growth tops national agenda. ecns.cn Securing stable economic growth while maintaining fiscal viability lies at the core of China's pursuit of national security amid intensified external uncertainties and a lingering real estate downturn.
(2024-10-15). China will continue to open up for int'l market. ecns.cn The development of China's new energy industry has been supported by rapid technological innovation, sufficient market competition and huge domestic market, and China will continue to open up to the international market, experts said on Friday.
(2024-10-15). Giant pandas make their way to U.S. capital. ecns.cn Giant pandas Bao Li and Qing Bao embarked on a special flight to the National Zoo in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday, marking the beginning of their 10-year stay.
(2024-10-15). Spotlight on role of public policy evaluation as conference begins. ecns.cn Officials from China and international organizations underscored on Monday the critical role of evaluation in addressing global governance challenges, calling for enhanced international cooperation to achieve the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
(2024-10-15). China launches new freight train route connecting Beijing, Southeast Asia. ecns.cn The Beijing-Yunnan-Lancang-Mekong Railway Express started operation on Monday opening up a new international freight route connecting Beijing and southwest China with Southeast Asia.
(2024-10-15). Real effective exchange rate of ruble down 4.2% in September — Central Bank. tass.com The rate is computed on the basis of rates of Russia's key trading partners in accordance with shares of these countries in the national foreign trade turnover…
(2024-10-15). Deputy foreign ministers of Russia, Turkey make plans to meet in future. tass.com The sides discussed topical issues of regional and international agenda under consideration of the UN Security Council and the UN General Assembly…
(2024-10-15). Swedish prosecutors investigating French football star Mbappe for alleged rape. tass.com The Real Madrid striker and captain of the French national football team took to social media and denied the allegations as "fake news"
(2024-10-15). 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…
(2024-10-15). 9 Million Mozambicans Live Below The Poverty Line What's Wrong With The National Budget And How To Fix It #Million #Mozambicans #Live #Below #Poverty #Line #What's #Wrong #National #Budget #Inflation #Currency #US #Dollar #Exchange #Recession. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Mozambique ranks in the of the human development index . This measures a country's progress based on key dimensions such as a long and healthy life and a decent …
(2024-10-15). South Africa's 36.1% Electricity Price Hike For 2025: Why The Power Utility Eskom's Request Is Unrealistic #South #Africa's #36.1% #Electricity #Price #Hike #2025: #Power #Utility #Eskom's #Request #Unrealistic #Factory #Output #Production #Appliance #Equipment. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | South Africa's state-owned electricity company, Eskom, has applied to the National Energy Regulator of South Africa to approve a 36.1% electricity price hike from April …
(2024-10-15). Are Market Giants Endangering Australia's Live Music Scene? Industry Veterans And Local Artists Are Worried #Market #Giants #Endangering #Australia's #Live #Music #Scene? #Industry #Veterans #Local #Artists #Worried #Investment #Fund #Contract #Company #Employee. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Multinational concert promoter Live Nation Entertainment has come under fire, with an ABC Four Corners investigation saying its unprecedented market power is open to …
(2024-10-15). CADTM International Council | Day 1 | The polycrisis of capitalism. cadtm.org
(2024-10-15). 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
(2024-10-15). Londoners lose their sh*t after eating 'owl wings' — but it's for a good cause. thecanary.co International campaign group PETA has shocked Londoners by offering them 'owl wings' — not chicken — to try. People's reactions are telling, plus they highlight an important point over animal rights. 'You can't eat OWLS' "You can't eat owls". "That's disgusting". "I don't want to eat Hedwigs". A new PETA video shows the horrified reactions from […] | By
(2024-10-15). Iran Halts Flights to Europe Over Sanctions Slapped on Iran Air – Association. sputnikglobe.com TEHRAN (Sputnik) – Iran has suspended all flights to Europe after the European Union imposed sanctions against the Iran Air national carrier, the Association of Iranian Airlines (AIRA) said on Tuesday.
(2024-10-15). GT Exclusive: Latest Report Shows US Cyber Weapon Can 'Frame Other Countries' for Own Espionage Ops. sputnikglobe.com China's National Computer Virus Emergency Response Center on Monday released its latest report on Volt Typhoon, once again exposing cyber espionage and disinformation operations conducted by US government agencies, including a US cyber weapon that can mislead investigation and frame other countries for its own cyber espionage activities.
(2024-10-15). 10 people causing loss of Rs6bn to national exchequer arrested. gnnhd.tv 
10 persons involved in sales tax evasion in the Hyderabad region have been arrested…
(2024-10-15). Pakistan-Russia Joint Exercise Druzhba-VII commences. gnnhd.tv 
Commandant National Counter Terrorism Centre graced opening ceremony of exercise as a chief guest…
(2024-10-15). In EU embezzlement trial, French far-right leader Le Pen answers questions about aides. scmp.com Marine Le Pen and two dozen other National Rally officials are accused of embezzling European Parliament money by creating fake jobs.
(2024-10-15). Jew-hatred at United Nations could have been avoided. onlineopinion.com.au Article 80 preserved the legal rights vested in the Jewish people to reconstitute the Jewish National Home within 22% of the territory comprised in the 1922 Mandate for Palestine (…
(2024-10-15). 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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(2024-10-15). 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 (…) | – |
(2024-10-15). Will China take a more hands-on approach to violence in Pakistan? scmp.com In the wake of deadly attacks on Chinese nationals in Pakistan, Beijing looks likely to get more directly involved in counterterrorism.
(2024-10-15). 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.
(2024-10-15). Cocoa Surge: Ivory Coast's Sweet Return to Production Peak. devdiscourse.com The International Cocoa Organization (ICCO) forecasts that Ivory Coast's cocoa production will bounce back to 2 million metric tons during the 2024/25 season. This marks a recovery from last season's 1.8 million tons, affected by unfavorable weather and plant diseases. An ICCO expert shared this anonymously with Reuters.
(2024-10-15). UNRA to build temporary bridge at Pakwach. independent.co.ug 
Old bridge was built in 1959 and needs to be replaced Pakwach, Uganda | IAN KATUSIIME | The Uganda National Roads Authority UNRA is planning to build a temporary bridge at Pakwach to replace the current one that has existed since 1959. The old bridge is cranky and is affected by the floating vegetation …
(2024-10-15). Maxwell Food Centre murder: 41-year-old suspect taken by police to crime scene. channelnewsasia.com Chinese national and Singapore permanent resident Wu Tao is suspected of murdering a woman at Maxwell Food Centre on Sep 6.
(2024-10-15). 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…
(2024-10-15). Tragic Drowning Incident Shakes Odisha Village. devdiscourse.com In a tragic event on Tuesday morning, a 13-year-old girl and her younger brother drowned in a pond in Odisha's Khurda district. The siblings, identified as Subhashree Jena and her brother Bhagirathi Jena, were bathing in a pond in Subala village on the outskirts of Bhubaneswar when the incident occurred.
(2024-10-15). United Nations Troops In Lebanon Can Shoot Back At Israel. popularresistance.org After IDF troops threatened Irish U.N. peacekeepers last week Irish President Michael D. Higgins stood up to Israel and the Israelis backed down. However there were more incidents later in the week, with the Israelis injuring U.N. soldiers from Indonesia and Sri Lanka. | Neither UNIFIL nor U.N. Headquarters in New York have publicly reiterated that the peacekeepers can shoot back at the Israelis if they are attacked. | At the daily noon briefing in New York on Friday, a U.N. spokesman was only asked if the U.N. was considering withdrawing peacekeepers given the danger Israel is putting them in.
(2024-10-15). US Pacific Fleet commander visits Sri Lanka to cement ties with new president. wsws.org Koehler's visit was clearly aimed at consolidating US military ties with Sri Lanka as Washington ramps up its confrontation with China throughout the region.
(2024-10-15). Austerity, dispossession and injustice: Facets of the debt crisis in Sri Lanka. cadtm.org
(2024-10-15). Silivri'de feci olay: àúàßàºncຠkattan dàº≈üen kadƒ±n hayatƒ±nƒ± kaybetti. yenisafak.com 
ƒ∞stanbul'daki olay dàºn saat 17.00 sƒ±ralarƒ±nda Silivri Piri Mehmet Pa≈üa Mahallesi, Hàºseyin Tufan Sokak'ta geràßekle≈üti. Olayda, G.S. isimli bir kadƒ±n, 3. kattaki evinin penceresinden dàº≈üerek aƒüƒ±r yaralandƒ±. àáevredeki vatanda≈ülarƒ±n ihbarƒ± àºzerine olay yerine polis ve saƒülƒ±k ekipleri sevk edildi. Polis ekipleri ≈üeritle olay yerinde gàºvenlik tedbiri aldƒ±. Saƒ&uu…
(2024-10-15). 13 ya≈üƒ±ndaki Beren Ankara'da asansà∂r bo≈üluƒüuna dàº≈üàºp à∂lmàº≈ütàº: àúàß itfaiyeci tutuklandƒ±. yenisafak.com 
Ankara'nƒ±n Sincan ilàßesindeki 13 ya≈üƒ±ndaki Beren Su Bolat, misafirliƒüe gittiƒüi apartmanda asansà∂r bo≈üluƒüuna dàº≈üerek hayatƒ±nƒ± kaybetti.Olay, 23 Temmuz'da Sincan ilàßesi Fevzi àáakmak Mahallesi 4'àºncຠCadde'de meydana geldi. Beren Su Bolat, ziyaretine gittiƒüi arkada≈üƒ±nƒ±n oturduƒüu apartmanda bindiƒüi asansà∂rde arƒ±za nedeniyle 5 ve 6'ncƒ± kat arasƒ&pl…