(2024-10-20). Maharashtra, Jharkhand 2024 Poll Dates Out: Key Statistics. ummid.com The Election Commission of India Tuesday announced the 2024 Assembly Election Schedule of Maharashtra and Jharkhand along with the key electoral statistics of the two states.
(2024-10-20). Nijjar Murder: India, Canada ties go from bad to worse. ummid.com Already strained diplomatic relation between India and Canada worsened further after Ottawa said it was investigating its Indian ambassador and other diplomats as "persons of interest" in the case related to the murder of Sikh separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar.
(2024-10-20). How will India respond to Sheikh Hasina's arrest warrant? ummid.com International media has already made screaming news of the arrest warrant against Sheikh Hasina, who is is presently living in a safe house near New Delhi, India, and others.
(2024-10-20). SC upholds constitutional validity of Section 6A of Citizenship Act. ummid.com In a landmark ruling which brings the much needed relief to thousands of people in Assam, the Supreme Court of India Thursday Oct 17, 2024 declared Section 6A of the Citizenship Act 1955, as constitutional.
(2024-10-20). Imtiaz Jaleel to contest 2024 Nanded LS by election. ummid.com Syed Imtiaz Jaleel is set to contest the Lok Sabha by elections to be held in Nanded next month, the All India Majlis e Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) Maharashtra announced Thursday.
(2024-10-20). Rising dangers of imperial+sub-imperial partnering. cadtm.org Following the Johannesburg BRICS summit in August 2023, the new 'BRICS+' — whose leadership will be hosted by Vladimir Putin in Kazan from October 22-24 — now consist of not only Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, but also Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran and the United Arab Emirates — with Saudi Arabia potentially joining before 2024 ends, in the event Donald Trump is not elected U.S. President on November 5.
| And on November 18-19 in Rio de Janeiro, Inácio Lula da Silva will welcome leaders of (…) | – | /…
(2024-10-20). India's Ambitious Solar Energy Quest: Challenges and Opportunities. devdiscourse.com India's aspiration to achieve a 500 GW renewable energy capacity by 2030 is set to dramatically impact the nation's solar equipment import expenses, which might escalate to around USD 30 billion per annum, according to a report by think tank GTRI. The current trajectory indicates a growing reliance on Chinese solar goods.
(2024-10-20). BSE and NSE Light Up Diwali with Muhurat Trading Session. devdiscourse.com In a nod to tradition, leading Indian stock exchanges BSE and NSE are set to hold a special 'Muhurat Trading' session to mark Diwali on November 1. This session signifies the onset of Samvat 2081, the new Hindu calendar year.
(2024-10-20). Magnifying U.S. gastrointestinal disease mortality reveals health disparities. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org U.S. map depicting digestive disease mortality rate per 100,000 American Indian and Alaska Natives in 2019. Diseases affecting the digestive system, including the upper gastrointestinal (GI) tract, chronic liver disease, cirrhosis, inflammatory bowel disease and others, are significant causes of death worldwide. Mayo Clinic and North Dakota State University researchers recently delved into demographic data at the national, state and county level in the U.S. to see which populations are most affected by digestive diseases…
(2024-10-20). India : The Observatory mourns the death of G.N. Saibaba. fidh.org
(2024-10-20). Athens Dockworkers Block Ammunition Shipment Bound For Israel. popularresistance.org Workers at the Piraeus Port in Athens successfully blocked a shipment of ammunition bound for Israel in a late-night action on October 17. Following a call to action by the dockworkers' union ENEDEP, port workers and activists mobilized to prevent a container of bullets, designated for the port of Haifa, from being loaded onto the ship Marla Bull, owned by Israeli company ZIM Integrated Shipping Services. | In addition to ENEDEP, the action was supported by several workers' organizations, including the Labor Center of Piraeus and unions of metalworkers and the shipbuilding industry. The workers declared they woul…
(2024-10-20). Shankaracharya Praises Modi's Discipline at Varanasi Event. devdiscourse.com During Sunday's ceremony at RJ Sankara Eye Hospital in Varanasi, Sri Shankar Vijayendra Saraswati Swami, Shankaracharya of Kanchi Kama Koti Peetha, commended Prime Minister Narendra Modi's exemplary leadership.
(2024-10-20). Modi's Mega Development Boost: Projects Worth Rs 6,700 Crore Unveiled. devdiscourse.com In a significant boost to regional development, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced projects valued at Rs 6,700 crore. The announcement took place at the Sports Complex in Sigra, Varanasi, his parliamentary constituency.
(2024-10-20). Swati Maliwal Criticizes Kejriwal's Luxurious Living Amidst Delhi Slums. devdiscourse.com Aam Aadmi Party's Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal has raised questions about the residence of the party's national convenor, Arvind Kejriwal, criticizing its opulence while a significant portion of Delhi's population resides in slums. Maliwal highlighted the incongruity of a leader living lavishly, despite previously condemning similar expenditure on official residences.
(2024-10-20). Unexplained Sunday Morning Explosion Rocks Rohini: Authorities Scramble for Answers. devdiscourse.com An unexplained blast occurred near a CRPF school in Delhi's Rohini on Sunday morning, officials confirmed. No injuries were reported from the incident.
(2024-10-20). Cheptegei and Eyayu Triumph in Thrilling Delhi Half Marathon. devdiscourse.com In a stunning display of athletic prowess, Olympian Joshua Cheptegei and Ethiopia's Alemaddis Eyayu claimed top honors at the Delhi Half Marathon. Cheptegei, clocking in at 59 minutes 46 seconds, secured triumph in the men's race, strategically overtaking early leaders Alex Matata and Nicholas Kipkorir, who completed the podium line-up.
(2024-10-20). BJP's Slum Outreach Sparks Protests Across Delhi. devdiscourse.com In a wide-scale demonstration targeting 245 slum clusters across Delhi, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) took a stand against the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) by denouncing the poor living conditions and lack of development in these areas.
(2024-10-20). Mystery Blast Sends Shockwaves Through Delhi's Prashant Vihar. devdiscourse.com An unexpected explosion near a CRPF school in Prashant Vihar, Rohini, on Sunday morning set off a security alert across Delhi. Authorities reported no injuries from the blast, suspected to be caused by a crude bomb. Detailed investigations are underway with teams from multiple agencies on site.
(2024-10-20). Karnataka HC: Shouting 'Jai Shri Ram' inside mosque no offence. ummid.com The Karnataka High Court quashed a case against two Hindu men for raising the slogan 'Jai Shri Ram' inside the Puttur Town, Dakshina Kannada district mosque.
(2024-10-20). Vijay's TVK: A New Dawn in Tamil Politics. devdiscourse.com Vijay, the actor-turned-politician and president of the Tamizhaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK), announced his commitment to work-based politics, distancing from rhetoric or 'jugglery of words.' As TVK prepares for its inaugural state conference in Vikravandi, Tamil Nadu, Vijay encourages his followers to embrace 'duty, dignity, and discipline'.
(2024-10-20). In Malegaon, Akhilesh announces 4 candidates for 2024 Maharashtra Polls. ummid.com Samajwadi Party Chief Akhilesh Singh Yadav while addressing a rally in Malegaon Friday announced the names of 04 candidates for the 2024 Maharashtra Elections.
(2024-10-20). RJD Voices Dissent Over Jharkhand Seat-Sharing Ahead of Assembly Elections. devdiscourse.com Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) State President Sanjay Singh Yadav on Sunday voiced his discontent with the seat-sharing arrangement for the looming Jharkhand assembly elections, highlighting inadequate representation for the party. Yadav urged alliance partners to present a united front, reiterating RJD's demand for 22 seats in negotiations.
(2024-10-20). BJP's Lahar Singh Demands Accountability over Mysore MUDA Scandal. devdiscourse.com Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Lahar Singh has called for greater accountability and transparency in the ongoing investigation into the Mysore Urban Development Authority (MUDA) scandal. Singh voiced concerns over the alleged involvement of Congress MP G Kumar Nayak, a former Deputy Commissioner of Mysore.
(2024-10-20). Book Review: Do You Remember Kunan Poshpora. ummid.com Five brave Kashmiri women scholars from Kashmir have come up with a book "Do You Remember Kunan Poshpora".
(2024-10-20). West Bengal Medicos Stand Firm: Hunger Strike at Crossroads. devdiscourse.com Agitating junior doctors in West Bengal have agreed to attend a crucial meeting with the state government on Monday, with the resolution of this meeting dictating whether they will end their ongoing hunger strike. The protest initially stemmed from the alleged rape-murder of a colleague at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital.
(2024-10-20). Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz Sharif's Vows to Eliminate Polio through Aggressive Campaigns. devdiscourse.com Maryam Nawaz Sharif, the Chief Minister of Punjab province in Pakistan, has emphasized the need for a 'practical and sustainable plan' to eradicate polio, which remains a significant issue across the country. According to ARY News, she has instructed authorities to initiate vaccination drives at all entry points in Punjab.
(2024-10-20). RSS Hosts Intensive 'Pracharak Prashikshan' Camp in Gwalior. devdiscourse.com The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) is set to organize a 'Pracharak Prashikshan' camp in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, from October 31 to November 4. The event, designed to enhance organizational skills, will take place at the Kedar Dham Saraswati Shishu Mandir.
(2024-10-20). Assam Obituary Event Turns Sour: 200 Fall Ill from Food Poisoning. devdiscourse.com A staggering case of food poisoning struck in Assam's Golaghat district, with approximately 200 individuals falling ill after consuming snacks at an obituary function on Saturday night.
(2024-10-20). Israel strikes hospital killing 33, bans NGOs from entering Gaza. newarab.com 
An Medics said that at least 21 women and children were among the dead, adding that the Israeli army surrounded the hospital and cut off its electricity supply. | According to the Palestinian Wafa n…
(2024-10-20). Ralph Nader: "Goodbye Lebanon" — High Israeli Official. Biden Says OK, So Far. scheerpost.com 
By Ralph Nader / Nader.org Biden's bombs and missiles, dropped daily on Lebanon, a U.S. ally, by his puppet master Netanyahu, is wreaking havoc in this small defenseless country. The Israeli genocidal machine is waging an incinerating assault on fleeing civilians and critical facilities. The scorched-earth Israeli strategy is the same as what we have …
(2024-10-20). Gabor Mate: 'It's like we're watching Auschwitz on TikTok'. scheerpost.com 
By Gabor Maté / Middle East Eye "Had there been YouTube and Instagram and TikTok around Auschwitz, this is what we would have seen, people burning alive. And it's beyond horrendous, it's beyond comprehension." In an online meeting with French activist and film producer Frank Barat on Monday, Canadian physician Gabor Mate explored the psychological …
(2024-10-20). Killing the words of Gaza: Why Israel targets writers & teachers. newarab.com 
Palestinians have a deep-rooted love for learning, research, and profound respect for knowledge. Long before Zionists turned their attention — and later their weapons — toward Palestine, Palestinians have had a long cultural and educational tradition dating back to antiquity, as scholar Nur Masalha demonstrates in his
(2024-10-20). Israeli forces kill 73 Palestinians in Gaza's Beit Lahia. newarab.com 
An Israeli air strike on a residential area killed at least 73 Palestinians in "Our civil defence crews recovered 73 martyrs and a large number of wounded as a result of the Israeli air force targeting a residential area… in Beit Lahia in northern Gaza," Mahmud Bassal, spokesman for the civil defence agency told AFP. | "There are still martyrs under the rubble," he added. | Bassal said residences of several families had been hit in the strike,…
(2024-10-20). Is Israel using uranium, cluster munition in attacks on Lebanon. newarab.com 
Lebanese investigators and international law experts have accused Israel of using unconventional weapons, such as depleted uranium, in its recent wave of Lebanon's Atomic Energy Commission said it was investigating Israel's use of depleted uranium in its weapons, such as phosphorus bombs, smart guided bombs, and, lately, bunker-buster bombs, particularly in its air strikes on the Lebanese capital Beirut over the past three weeks. | The intensity of the explosions, particularly in B…
(2024-10-20). Biden has 'good idea' of when Israel will respond to Iran attack. newarab.com 
US President Biden declined to share any details on what the Israeli response may entail when pressed by the media, though his responses suggested the US has an idea of what the nature of the response wil…
(2024-10-20). Drone launched from Lebanon toward Netanyahu residence in Israel. newarab.com 
(2024-10-20). UK police raid home of Electronic Intifada journalist. newarab.com 
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(2024-10-20). States helping Israel's occupation may be 'complicit': UN. newarab.com 
Countries enabling Israel's "unlawful occupation" of the "Israel's internationally wrongful acts give rise to state responsibility, not only for Israel, but for all states," said Navi Pillay, head of the United Nations Independent International Commission of Inquiry. | The commission has published a new legal position paper spelling out specific action…
(2024-10-20). Israeli strikes kill 32 in Gaza, siege around hospitals tightens. newarab.com 
(2024-10-20). Egyptian and Iranian officials meet, discuss regional tensions. newarab.com 
According to The New Arab's Arabic language sister site , Al-Araby Al-Jadeed, some of the key issues discussed included Israel's war on Gaza and Lebanon and tensions in the Red Sea as well as the prospect of restoring relati…
(2024-10-20). Lebanese PM says he rejects Iranian interference. newarab.com 
(2024-10-20). Lebanon: 2 killed in Israeli strike on Jounieh, north of Beirut. newarab.com 
(2024-10-20). Israel filmed illegally using white phosphorus on Lebanese village. skwawkbox.org 
Video taken near UN outposts shows indiscriminate shelling with deadly 'napalm equivalent' — silence from Starmer and Lammy Video from southern Lebanon shows Israel using white phosphorus shells in area bombing of the village of Kfar Shuba, close to at least three UN peacekeeper bases, 4-13, 4/31, 4-32: The footage, released by Turkish news agency …
(2024-10-20). PLO mourns Hamas's Yahya Sinwar, calls for national unity. newarab.com 
The The PLO's executive committee sent its condolences to Hamas leaders and Sinwar's family, calling for unity to "thwart the Israeli plan aimed at displacing our people from their homeland, whether in Gaza or the West Bank". | The PLO is an umbrella organisati…
(2024-10-20). Glenn Greenwald: Who Is GOP Mega-Donor Miriam Adelson & What Does She Want? scheerpost.com 
(2024-10-20). Why do Approved American History Textbooks Contain Missing Links: Part 2. scheerpost.com 
By Jim Mamer / Original to ScheerPost We are what we pretend to be, so we must be careful about what we pretend to be. Kurt Vonnegut, Mother Night We study American history for important reasons. We study because it helps us understand how events in the past continue to influence the present. We study because …
(2024-10-20). Leaked US Intelligence Documents Outline Israeli Preparations to Strike Iran. scheerpost.com 
(2024-10-20). Baby dies at besieged Syrian Rukban camp amid lack of aid. newarab.com 
A two-month-old baby died on Friday at The camp has been It is currentl…
(2024-10-20). Early voting ends in Iraqi Kurdistan amid irregularity claims. newarab.com 
Early voting in the Preliminary results are expected to be announced within 24 hours, marking a critical milestone after months of
(2024-10-20). Egypt raises gasoline, diesel prices for third time this year. newarab.com 
Diesel and gasoline prices will increase by between 11% to 17% effective immediately, the government said. | "The state will c…
(2024-10-20). Hamas likely to name leader from outside Gaza after Sinwar death. newarab.com 
The Palestinian militant group Hamas will likely replace In its leadership deliberations, Hamas must consider not only t…
(2024-10-20). Iraqi protesters storm, wreck office of Saudi-owned MBC channel. newarab.com 
Between 400 and 500 people attacked the Baghdad studios of
(2024-10-20). Israeli forces kill 73 in Beit Lahia, raid south of Gaza City. newarab.com 
Israeli forces have bombed residential areas of Beit Lahia, killing at least 73 people, the Gaza government media office has said. | Local sources told The New Arab's Arabic-language service that buildings collapsed while residents were still inside. | Earlier on Saturday, Israeli forces attacked one of the key medical facilities in northern Gaza, the The facility's director, Marwan Sultan, said: "Israeli tanks have completely surrounded the hospital, cut off electricity and shelled the…
(2024-10-20). Over 400 killed in north Gaza in two weeks of Israel's offensive. newarab.com 
Gaza's civil defence agency said on Saturday more than The military launched a sweeping air and ground assault targeting northern Gaza on October 6. Since then, it has tightened its "We have recovered mo…
(2024-10-20). Scholz discusses Mideast crisis, migrants with Erdogan in Turkey. newarab.com 
(2024-10-20). UN expert accuses Israel, West of speech breaches amid Gaza war. newarab.com 
"No conflict in recent times has threate…
(2024-10-20). US, Germany, UK, France see immediate necessity to end Gaza war. newarab.com 
Biden, Olaf Scholz,
(2024-10-20). Western nations urge Sudan warring sides to let in aid. newarab.com 
(2024-10-20). Who was Yahya Sinwar, Hamas' latest leader killed by Israel. newarab.com 
On Friday, Israel had announced his death on Thursday, but the Palestinian group did "We mourn the great leader, the martyred…
(2024-10-20). Climate Change Weekly #522: EV Owners Have Big Carbon Footprints. wattsupwiththat.com In this issue: | EV Owners Have Big Carbon Footprints | Green Equipment Companies Are Poor Investments…
(2024-10-20). The Energy Crisis Commission is Just Another Green Blob Front. wattsupwiththat.com Another day, another green report. This time, in response to rising energy prices, a report has been published by something calling itself the Energy Crisis Commission. But the report flies in the face of sound economics when it tries to address the hardships faced by millions of individuals and businesses due to shy-high energy prices by calling for "a clear strategy for shifting away from fossil fuels, particularly gas". Well, guess what: that's because the "Commission" is just another bog-standard Green Blob front! Who could have guessed?>
(2024-10-20). Kerala Techie designs world's smallest washing machine. ummid.com Sebin Saji, an engineer from Kerala, has made new world record by designing world's smallest washing machine.
(2024-10-20). DTE Maha 2024 Post HSC D Pharm Round 1 Allotment – Direct Link. ummid.com DTE Maharashtra is set to publish on its official website phd24.dtemaharashtra.gov.in today i.e. Wednesday October 16, 2024 CAP Round 1 Allotment result of the students who have registered for Admission to First Year Post HSC Diploma D.Pharm (Pharmacy) course for the year 2024-25.
(2024-10-20). Lebanon: Frequently asked questions about international humanitarian law, the protection of civilians, and our work in conflict. icrc.org
(2024-10-20). Syria: French national Sabri Essid to stand trial for genocide and crimes against humanity. fidh.org
(2024-10-20). Robotics meet IROS 2024 in Abu Dhabi sees record particpation. ummid.com The IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS 2024) in Abu Dhabi concluded Friday with a record number of participants from different fields.
(2024-10-20). CADTM International Council | Day 1 | The polycrisis of capitalism. cadtm.org
(2024-10-20). Poland: The ICRC supports National Societies in collecting and managing tracing cases of persons missing in relation to international armed conflict in Ukraine. icrc.org
(2024-10-20). Russia-Ukraine International Armed Conflict: Missing a pastry-scented home. icrc.org
(2024-10-20). SWIRMO: Building International Humanitarian Law into Military Planning and Operational Practices. icrc.org
(2024-10-20). America is falling apart. Our National Priorities are in dire need of restructuring. strategic-culture.su 
By John & Nisha WHITEHEAD | ‚ùóÔ∏èJoin us on , , and . | Contact us: "You don't need a weatherman to know whic…
(2024-10-20). As global debt nears US$100 trillion, IMF urges action. scmp.com International Monetary Fund economists warn that failure to address rising debt could lead to 'significant spillovers' for the world economy.
(2024-10-20). Yehuda Bauer: Pioneering Holocaust Scholar Leaves a Lasting Legacy. devdiscourse.com Yehuda Bauer, renowned globally as a leading Holocaust scholar, has passed away at the age of 98 in Jerusalem. Yad Vashem, Israel's national Holocaust memorial, announced his death, though no specific cause was provided.
(2024-10-20). Global Experts Unite to Tackle Johne's Disease at Asian Conference Debut. devdiscourse.com Experts from 18 countries are converging in Vrindavan for the 16th International Paratuberculosis Symposium, focusing on Johne's disease, a chronic bacterial ailment affecting ruminants and potentially humans. This four-day event marks the symposium's Asian debut, hosted by GLA University's Department of Biotechnology.
(2024-10-20). 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 (…) | – |
(2024-10-20). United Nations Human Rights Council 57th session. fidh.org
(2024-10-20). Nation to build unified market. ecns.cn China will push ahead with the building of a unified national market as part of the country's efforts to foster a more equitable and well-ordered development environment for market players, the State Council — the nation's Cabinet — said on Friday.
(2024-10-20). Xi hails establishment of major recycling company. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping has stressed the importance of creating a national resources recycling and utilization platform as China established on Friday a State-owned company specializing in resources recycling across sectors including steel, nonferrous metals, consumer goods, and wind and solar power equipment.
(2024-10-20). Rangers maintain family tradition of service. ecns.cn In the heart of the Baihe National Nature Reserve, nestled in Jiuzhaigou county, the Aba Tibetan and Qiang autonomous prefecture in Sichuan province, approximately 1,700 wild Sichuan golden snub-nosed monkeys find joy in their natural habitat. Watching over them day and night are dedicated rangers.
(2024-10-20). Anhui's key role in national strategies highlighted. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping has urged Anhui Province to leverage its role in multiple national development strategies to build itself into a significant hub for promoting scientific and technological innovation, fostering emerging industries, driving reform and opening-up, and pioneering green transformation.
(2024-10-20). Visa-free entries spur cross-border travel. ecns.cn The number of foreigners entering China visa-free saw a surge in the third quarter as a result of the country's continuous efforts to invigorate cross-border travel, the National Immigration Administration said.
(2024-10-20). Civilians Reported Killed as Israel Strikes Multiple Buildings in Beirut Suburb. news.antiwar.com There were at least a dozen Israeli airstrikes reported Saturday in Dahieh, a southern suburb of the Lebanese capital city of Beirut. Some of the strikes were reported near the international airport, which is still offering civilian flights for people trying to flee the city, and some damage was reportedly done to the Bahman Hospital. …
(2024-10-19). Boston Rally Demands: Indigenous Peoples Day Now! popularresistance.org Boston, Massachusetts – Nearly 200 Indigenous protesters and their allies gathered outside Park Street Station in Boston on Oct. 12 to demand that Massachusetts immediately designate the second Monday in October as Indigenous Peoples Day. | An Indigenous-led coalition of United American Indians of New England (UAINE), the North American Indian Center of Boston (NAICOB), Cultural Survival, the New Democracy Coalition, Workers World Party-Boston and Italian Americans for Indigenous Peoples Day organized the Oct. 12 action, which bolsters the longstanding effort to demolish the cult glorifying Christopher Columbus,…
(2024-10-19). The Myopia of Anglo-American Rulers. dissidentvoice.org 
In the last 20 years, China, Russia, India and Iran are blossoming in harnessing energy and building infrastructures. Economically BRICS currency will eventually marginalize the dollar. What is amazing to us is the vast denial system that Mordor and its vassal has hypnotized itself into believing. Bruce Lerro's article is about how the ideology of Eurocentrism, paternalism, racism and imperialism keeps the West in a fog about how bad its situation actually is.
(2024-10-19). California Law Mandates That Public School Children Be Taught About State's Genocide of Indigenous Peoples. dissidentvoice.org 
From the time the Europeans arrived on American shores, the U.S. government authorized more than 1,500 wars and attacks on Indigenous people and at the conclusion of the "Indian wars" in the late 19th century, of the estimated 10 million to 15 million native peoples, fewer than 238,000 remained. In the past I've written about …
(2024-10-19). Imtiaz Jaleel to contest 2024 Nanded LS by election. ummid.com Syed Imtiaz Jaleel is set to contest the Lok Sabha by elections to be held in Nanded next month, the All India Majlis e Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) Maharashtra announced Thursday.
(2024-10-19). Canada's pro-Khalistan Sikh activists cheer diplomatic rift with India. scmp.com There are roughly 770,000 Sikhs in Canada, about 2 per cent of the population — the largest Sikh community outside India.
(2024-10-19). Joint Naval Drill Kicks Off South of Iran. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — A joint naval war game among a number of members of the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) got underway in Iran's southern waters on Saturday.
(2024-10-19). Crucial Weather Holds Key to Bengaluru Test Finale. devdiscourse.com The ongoing Test match between India and New Zealand in Bengaluru teeters on a knife-edge as local weather conditions loom large over the outcome. New Zealand have set themselves up with an advantage, needing just 107 more runs with all ten wickets intact to clinch the win.
(2024-10-19). Joshua Cheptegei to run New Delhi half marathon. independent.co.ug 
New Delhi, India | THE INDEPENDENT | Ugandan long-distance runner Joshua Cheptegei will participate in the New Delhi Half Marathon on Sunday, October 19th, in India. Cheptegei, who recently finished second in the Dam tot Dam 10-mile race late last month, expressed his interest in the half marathon as part of his ongoing journey towards a marathon …
(2024-10-19). Canadian Journalist Reveals Reason Behind Trudeau's Anti-India Rant On Nijjar Killing | Watch. hindustantimes.com Amid the ongoing diplomatic row with India over Khalistan terrorist Nijjar's murder, Canadian journalist Daniel Bordman revealed the possible motive behind Trudeau's allegations. Bordman also opened up about the Liberal Party's future in Canada amid doubts about re-election. Remember, Trudeau is facing extreme political pressure following the NDP's withdrawal of support to the government. Watch for more.
(2024-10-19). US Begins Another Military Exercise With Allies Near Taiwan Strait. popularresistance.org The armed forces of the United States, the Philippines, and several of their allies started a massive military exercise in the Philippines on Tuesday, October 15, amidst growing concerns of rising external intervention and possibility of conflict in the Asia-Pacific region. | The joint military drill named Kamandang will continue until October 25. It will involve over 2,300 armed personnel, mostly from the US and the Philippines, with their allies Japan, South Korea, Australia and Britain contributing smaller numbers. It coincides with a massive naval exercise involving the same set of countries at northern Luzon…
(2024-10-19). Sinwar, Haniyeh, Nasrallah & More: Israel's Biggest Kills Since Gaza War. hindustantimes.com Israel has launched a relentless campaign targeting top Hamas and Hezbollah leaders since October 7, 2023. From Yahya Sinwar to Hassan Nasrallah, we dive deep into how Israel's covert operations are reshaping the power dynamics in the Middle East. Watch how each assassination is pushing the region closer to the edge. Will these strikes bring peace or ignite even greater chaos?
(2024-10-19). Sinwar's Old Press Conference Mocking Israeli Threat To Kill Him Goes Viral | Hamas, Gaza, Iran, IDF. hindustantimes.com Hamas Chief Yahya Sinwar was killed by Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) on October 16 in Rafah, Gaza, during a firefight. His death is a significant blow to Hamas, especially as he was a key architect of the group's recent attacks against Israel. Following his assassination, an old press conference featuring Sinwar mocking Israeli threats to kill him went viral, particularly highlighting his defiant response to those threats. Watch the video for details.
(2024-10-19). Why Gaza War Is Unlikely To Stop After Hamas Chief Yahya Sinwar's Death In Rafah | In-Depth. hindustantimes.com In an interview with Hindustan Times's Abhishek Singh, military historian and researcher Guy Aviad explores the complexities of the Gaza conflict, particularly in the aftermath of Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar's death. Aviad argues that even after Sinwar's killing, it is unlikely to bring an end to the ongoing war in Gaza. Watch for more.
(2024-10-19). In Malegaon, Akhilesh announces 4 candidates for 2024 Maharashtra Polls. ummid.com Samajwadi Party Chief Akhilesh Singh Yadav while addressing a rally in Malegaon Friday announced the names of 04 candidates for the 2024 Maharashtra Elections.
(2024-10-19). Israel's Genocide Day 377: Israel Says It Killed Yahya Sinwar. popularresistance.org On Thursday, October 17, the Israeli army radio said that Israel had killed Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar in combat in Rafah. The military stated that it was investigating whether the body that it found following a battle with Palestinian fighters was Sinwar, which had been sent for DNA testing. Later in the day, the Israeli army said that the collected samples matched the DNA record that Israel had on Sinwar from his years of imprisonment in Israeli custody.
(2024-10-19). Bronx Anti-War Coalition statement: Solidarity with Samidoun. iacenter.org October 18, 2024 Credit: Samidoun.net The Bronx Anti-War Coalition posted the following statement on Oct. 16, 2024. The Bronx Anti-War Coalition stands in unwavering solidarity with the Samidoun Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity Network and recognizes that the U.S. and Canadian governments' designation of the organization as a terrorist entity is baseless and politically motivated. By targeting Samidoun with government sanctions, the U.S. and Canadian governments are escalating their Zionist counterinsurgency, weaponizing terrorist designations against the Palestinian liberation movement. The sanctions aim to silen…
(2024-10-19). Israeli attacks on Palestinian healthcare amount to crime against humanity, UN inquiry warns. mronline.org 
A new UN report confirms that Israel's targeting of Gaza's healthcare amounts to crime of extermination, as hospitals in Palestine and Lebanon continue to face relentless attacks.
(2024-10-19). In Lebanon, Israel Sows The Seeds Of More Bloodshed And Terror. progressivehub.net CHARLES GLASS | THE NATION…
(2024-10-19). Lebanon-launched drone hits Netanyahu home. skwawkbox.org 
War criminal not in Caesarea residence when projectile hit An explosive drone launched from Lebanon has struck the Caesarea residence of Israeli PM and war criminal Benjamin Netanyahu. He and his family were not in the building at the time: Footage is circulating on social media of an IDF helicopter trying and failing to intercept …
(2024-10-19). Ralph Nader: Last Clear Chances for November. scheerpost.com By Ralph Nader / Nader.org Wouldn't you think the Republican Party, that is as gung-ho for Empire and Genocide as the Democratic Party, but domestically is blatantly open about its policies against women, children, workers, the environment, climate crisis, public lands, public education and fair share taxes for the wealthy would be easy to defeat? …
(2024-10-19). Ralph Nader: Last Clear Chances for November. scheerpost.com By Ralph Nader / Nader.org Wouldn't you think the Republican Party, that is as gung-ho for Empire and Genocide as the Democratic Party, but domestically is blatantly open about its policies against women, children, workers, the environment, climate crisis, public lands, public education and fair share taxes for the wealthy would be easy to defeat? …
(2024-10-19). Israel accelerates extermination of Palestinians of North Gaza, targets children. skwawkbox.org 
Silence from Starmer as he holds press conference to celebrate Sinwar killing Israel has massively stepped up its already-horrofoc slaughter of the Palestinians of northern Gaza, cut off from the rest of their people, journalistic reports indicate. Rather than condemn the intensification of Israel's genocide, UK PM Keir Starmer held a press conference to celebrate …
(2024-10-19). TD Bank has more than $6.6 billion USD (over $9 B Canadian) invested war crimes & genocide. justpeaceadvocates.ca 
Beyond the TD Bank having pleaded guilty in US money-laundering case, the TD Bank has over $6.8 billion USD invested in war crimes and potentially some of this amount invested in genocide. An analysis of the TD Bank holding as filed in the most SEC recent filing, June 30, 2024 (filed in August 2024) included …
(2024-10-19). AES interrupts a $50b shakedown in the Sahel. mronline.org 
The Alliance of Sahel States has already begun to change the conditions of the people in the region for the better. Bold actions, including the expulsion of exploitative mining contracts, put these nations in a better position to achieve and protect their national sovereignty.
(2024-10-19). Arundhati Roy: 'No propaganda on Earth can hide the wound that is Palestine'. mronline.org 
The full text of her PEN Pinter Prize acceptance speech.
(2024-10-19). Why Nations succeed or fail: a Nobel cause. mronline.org 
Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson and James A Robinson have been awarded the Nobel (really the Riksbank prize) in economics "for studies of how institutions are formed and affect prosperity."
(2024-10-19). How not to measure poverty. mronline.org 
Several international organisations are now engaged in the business of measuring what they call "poverty".
(2024-10-19). Glenn Greenwald: Ukraine's Loss Looms, Revisiting Key Developments in the Ukraine War. scheerpost.com
(2024-10-19). Glenn Greenwald: Ukraine's Loss Looms, Revisiting Key Developments in the Ukraine War. scheerpost.com By Glenn Greenwald / System Update Please share this story and help us grow our network! Glenn Greenwald Glenn Greenwald is a journalist, constitutional lawyer, and author of four New York Times best-selling books on politics and law. He broke the Snowden leaks in 2013. Greenwald currently hosts a political commentary show for Rumble called "System …
(2024-10-19). Hamas Confirms Leader Yahya Sinwar Has Been Killed in Combat. scheerpost.com 
By Dave DeCamp / Antiwar.com By Dave DeCamp / Antiwar.com Friday morning Hamas confirmed leader Yahya Sinwar was killed in combat with Israeli forces in Gaza, saying he died defending Palestine until the last moments of his life. The Israeli military and the Shin Bet security agency said in a joint statement on Thursday that they …
(2024-10-19). Police Escalate Britain's War on Independent Journalism. scheerpost.com 
(2024-10-19). Starmer's Labour collapses in Scotland (and England/Wales) — SNP on track for 39/57 seats. skwawkbox.org 
Scottish voters hate what they've seen of Starmer and mini-Starmer Sarwar Voters in Scotland and around the UK are continuing to abandon Keir Starmer's Labour, causing a collapse in the party's projected number of parliamentary seats at the next election regardless who is leading the Tory party, according to the latest poll of Westminster voting …
(2024-10-19). Sri Lankans elect Marxist president. iacenter.org By Zoe Johnson October 18, 2024 Anura Kumara Dissanayke, Sri-Lanka's president. On September 22, Marxist candidate Aruna Kumara Dissanayake of the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP)-led National People's Power (NPP) alliance won the Sri Lankan presidential election. Traditional parties such as the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) dominate the Sri Lankan Parliament, currently holding 145 of the 225 seats. The JVP only has three seats in Parliament. Dissanayake's victory is significant, as he is the first Marxist to be elected president in Sri Lanka's history. He has strong support from young voters in particular. H…
(2024-10-19). Celebrating a life of service and leadership. sanews.gov.za Celebrating a life of service and leadership | President Cyril Ramaphosa has praised the late former Finance Minister Tito Mboweni for being a man of great stature who never lost his ability to connect with people from all walks of life., , The President delivered a poignant eulogy at the Special Official Funeral Category 2 in honour of Mboweni at the Nkowankowa Stadium in Limpopo on Saturday., , Mboweni, remembered for his immense contributions to South Africa's economic and political landscape, was honoured by dignitaries, colleagues, and citizens alike for his unwavering service to the country and his ability…
(2024-10-19). Dr Tito Mboweni remembered as a trailblazer. sanews.gov.za Dr Tito Mboweni remembered as a trailblazer | President Cyril Ramaphosa has lauded the late former Minister of Finance Tito Mboweni as a man who understood the assignment, describing him as a trailblazer who has left an enduring legacy in South Africa's public and economic spheres., , The President delivered the eulogy at Mboweni's Special Official Funeral Category 2 at the Nkowankowa stadium in Limpopo on Saturday., , Mboweni, who was the first Labour Minister in democratic South Africa passed away last week following a short illness at the age of 65., , He was fondly known by names like Comrade Tito, Uncle Tit…
(2024-10-19). European Union set back in Western Sahara. iacenter.org By Carlos Lopes Pereira October 18, 2024 Polisario Front has led the struggle for sovereignty in Western Sahara. The author writes about Africa for Avante, newspaper of the Portuguese Communist Party, where this article was published on Oct. 10, 2024. Translation: John Catalinotto. African media reported that the United Nations special envoy for Western Sahara, Staffan de Mistura, met a few days ago with the authorities of the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR). The diplomat's trip to the Sahrawi refugee camps is part of the U.N.'s efforts to relaunch the peace process in Western Sahara, blocked by the occup…
(2024-10-19). Our Energy Future: Conserve to Convert. wattsupwiththat.com So that begs the question: what is the ultimate technology in energy? What technology will our great grandchildren have settled on to keep the lights on, the wheels turning and the grain growing? No matter what we are doing in energy at the moment, we, as a civilisation, should prepare for adopting the ultimate technology. Preparation starting as soon as possible will reduce the pain and suffering in getting to that shining city on a hill.
(2024-10-19). Scientists Find No Change in Global Warming Rate Since 1970 Despite "Hottest Year Ever" in 2023. wattsupwiththat.com
(2024-10-19). Warming Climate Powers Canadian Agriculture. wattsupwiththat.com Canadian farmers are thankful for the longer growing season and the greater abundance of atmospheric carbon dioxide that better feeds plants. So should the rest of us. After all, Earth is nearing the end of its current interglacial period and the resurrection of mile-thick glaciers in coming millennia, according to the pattern of geological history.
(2024-10-19). Wind vs. Ecology in Australia (Nick Cater reports). wattsupwiththat.com "There are signs that we may be reaching peak madness as opposition to cowboy renewable-energy development grows in regional and rural Australia…. Anger about the rampant spread of solar, wind and transmission development proposals has galvanized communities into action."
(2024-10-19). Join JPA in our submission to the UN call for Private Sector Accountability. justpeaceadvocates.ca This week there was a call for input for the report of the Special Rapporteur on the occupied Palestinian territory to the Human Rights Council 58th session. The deadline is 30 November 2024. The purpose is a report by the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian territories occupied since 1967 …
(2024-10-19). "Turkistan" or "Central Asia"? uwidata.com Türkiye's Ministry of National Education has decided to replace the term "Central Asia" with "Turkistan" in school textbooks. The ministry justified its decision by stating the goal of raising future generations with a sense of Turkish identity, national consciousness and patriotism. | So, what is the purpose? Why now? How will nations and states in Asia respond to this? What impact will it have on the Turkic states? | UWI author, historian and political scientist Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mehmet Perinàßek provided an evaluation. | When making such terminological changes, it is important to think the issue t…
(2024-10-19). "Turkistan" or "Central Asia"? unitedworldint.com Implications of a change in school text books. Türkiye's Ministry of National Education has decided to replace the term "Central Asia" with "Turkistan" in school textbooks. The ministry justified its decision by stating the goal of raising future generations with a sense of Turkish identity, national consciousness and patriotism. So, what is the purpose? Why …
(2024-10-19). 'The war's goal has been met': Families demand Netanyahu strike hostage deal after Sinwar killing. haaretz.com 'Sinwar's assassination doesn't bring me relief, because I know over 100 other hostages are still suffering, tortured in Hamas captivity,' said Ilana Gritzewsky. 'Now is the time for our government to end this war, only then will I, and all of Israel, be able to breathe again'…
(2024-10-19). Two Storms Brew: Oscar and Nadine Threaten Caribbean and Central America. devdiscourse.com In a weekend weather update, Hurricane Oscar formed off the coast of the Bahamas, prompting a hurricane warning for the Turks and Caicos Islands and southeastern Bahamas, as well as a watch for parts of Cuba, including Guantanamo, Holguin, and Las Tunas provinces.
(2024-10-19). Omar Abdullah's First Visit to Jammu: Developmental Concerns Raised. devdiscourse.com Jammu saw a flurry of activity as several delegations from its districts met Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday at his official residence. They raised developmental concerns, emphasizing infrastructure and social services, according to an official statement.
(2024-10-19). Countdown to Jharkhand Polls: Nomination Updates and Seizure Details. devdiscourse.com On the second day of Jharkhand assembly elections nominations, only one candidate filed a nomination, bringing the total to four across 43 constituencies, according to election officials.
(2024-10-19). Rajendra Shingne's Return to Sharad Pawar's NCP Faction Ahead of Elections. devdiscourse.com In a significant political development ahead of the upcoming Maharashtra assembly elections, former state minister Rajendra Shingne has rejoined the Sharad Pawar-led faction of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP). Shingne's return marks a turnaround after he left the faction last year to align with Ajit Pawar's NCP, which is allied with the ruling BJP-led coalition.
(2024-10-19). Palestinian prisoners' movement statement mourning the martyr leader Yahya Sinwar. samidoun.net 
The Palestinian prisoners' movement issued a statement in honour of Yahya Sinwar, the martyred leader of the Palestinian movement and liberated prisoner, on 18 October 2023. We are republishing the statement below. The Prisoners' Institutions and the National Prisoner Movement in Occupation Prisons Mourn the National Leader Martyr Yahya Sinwar The Prisoners' Institutions, the National …
(2024-10-19). "Nuclear High-Altitude Electromagnetic Pulse": The United States Has Zero National Security. globalresearch.ca
(2024-10-19). Mutual Aid And Mosh Pits. popularresistance.org Chicago‚Äâ—‚ÄâOn the Fourth of July, a group of punks and appreciators gather around the canal on the South Side for a mutual aid benefit show. They're raising funds for Comedor Comunitario ("Community Dining Room"), a weekly Tuesday dinner run by Venezuelan migrants at a community church. | With keffiyehs and Palestinian flags throughout the space, curious holiday revelers watched from their passing boats as folks slammed to the bands Hide and Stress Positions, their lyrics decrying American settler-colonialism and nationalism in a defiant take on the holiday. | All told,…
(2024-10-19). Diabetes Patients Are Starting To Beat Big Pharma's Price Gouging. popularresistance.org T1International was born out of anger. | Elizabeth Pfiester had lived with type 1 diabetes since she was four years old. The daughter of a Monticello, Illinois railroad worker and library clerk, Pfiester and her family together had to learn the daily regimen of insulin injections, finger pricks for blood testing, and constant fear of blood sugar spikes and crashes. Fortunately, her dad's railroad job provided solid health coverage, which got even better when Pfiester enrolled in the London School of Economics, where she qualified for the U.K.'s National Health Service program.
(2024-10-19). Lessons From The Tulane And Loyola Encampments For Gaza. popularresistance.org Baton Rouge, LA — On October 9, Louisiana State University's Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) held a panel on the Tulane and Loyola University encampments for Gaza as part of their October 7 Week of Rage. LSU SDS invited members of Tulane and Loyola SDS and a member of Freedom Road Socialist Organization (FRSO) from New Orleans. They highlighted their wins and explored lessons learned from planning and implementing the encampment. | Last spring, the National Students for a Democratic Society put out a call for campuses across the country to enact encampments for Gaza on their universities' lawns to e…
(2024-10-19). The Gaza Technocracy Incubator & The Global Resistance Last Stand. thealtworld.com The Last American Vagabond and Vanessa Beeley | The Last American Vagabond: | Joining me today is independent investigative journalist, Vanessa Beeley, here to discuss the growing world-war dynamic in the Middle East and the ongoing genocide in Gaza that is now being recreated in Lebanon with little to no push back by the supposed "rules-based international order". We also discuss how the global technocratic elitists are using Gaza as a testbed for artificial intelligence — fine tuning for future military use on a mass scale, as well as domestic control structures — and how the rising global resistanc…
(2024-10-19). Venezuela Captures 19 Foreigners Involved in Mercenary Plot (+CIA, CNI & Interpol). orinocotribune.com 
Venezuelan security agencies have arrested 19 mercenaries, including three Americans, two Colombians, one Peruvian, one Bolivian, and one Lebanese national involved in a far-right coup plot. One of US nationals had infiltrated religious groups, another hacked classified files from the Bank of Venezuela, while the third one was a paramedic, reported the minister of the Interior, Justice and Peace, Diosdado Cabello. | The minister reported the news of the capture of this new group of mercenaries on Thursday, October 17, adding that the detainees were linked with the US Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), the CIA, the Na…
(2024-10-19). Australian students denounce Labor foreign minister for complicity in Gaza genocide. wsws.org Wong was to give a speech at the University of Tasmania on international relations and policy. Her speech was interrupted by protesters on about a dozen occasions.
(2024-10-19). BRICS plans 'multi-currency system' to challenge US dollar dominance: Understanding Russia's proposal. geopoliticaleconomy.com 
The BRICS Cross-Border Payment Initiative (BCBPI) will use national currencies, instead of the US dollar. Russia's finance ministry and central bank released a report detailing plans to transform the international monetary and financial system.
(2024-10-19). Health activists picket against high cost of nutritious food on World Food Day. peoplesdispatch.org On World Food Day, October 16, the People's Health Movement (PHM) South Africa organized a picket in front of the National Parliament to protest the high cost of healthy and nutritious food in the country. | While the South African Constitution guarantees the right to food, PHM South Africa argued that only the wealthy can afford healthy meals today. "The soaring prices of nutritious food have placed it beyond the reach of millions, forcing many to resort to cheaper, ultra-processed foods," they said. Ultra-processed foods, which have been linked to a long list of non-communicable diseases, including cancer and d…
(2024-10-19). Venezuela's National Assembly Designates Conrado Pérez as New Rector of Electoral Authority. orinocotribune.com 
The National Assembly of Venezuela appointed Conrado Pérez as a new rector of the National Electoral Council (CNE) after the impeachment of former rector Juan Carlos Delpino. | In a regular session on Thursday, October 17, the National Assembly dismissed Delpino in accordance with Articles 31 and 32 of the Organic Law of the Electoral Power, and gave permission to the Public Ministry to immediately start a thorough investigation for his alleged participation in the commission of multiple crimes, including flagrant violation of the Constitution of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, electoral fraud, conspiracy,…
(2024-10-19). 'The Commune Is Nothing New Here': The Rio Cataniapo Commune. libya360.wordpress.com Chris Gilbert, Cira Pascual Marquina Las Pavas inhabitants in the Cataniapo River. (Rome Arrieche) A socialist commune in the Venezuelan Amazon draws inspiration from the collective practices of its Indigenous members. Early in the last decade a set of communities along the Cataniapo River started to organize themselves to protect the river's ecosystem and bolster their…
(2024-10-19). Leaked US Intelligence Documents Outline Israeli Preparations to Strike Iran. news.antiwar.com Updated 10/19/24 at 9: 15pm EDT. Leaked top secret documents from the Pentagon and the National Security Agency (NSA) outline Israeli preparations for a major attack against Iran, CNN reported on Saturday. The documents were published Friday on a Telegram channel, said to be affiliated with Iran, named "Middle East Spectator" that claims it received the …
(2024-10-19). Nation to build unified market. ecns.cn China will push ahead with the building of a unified national market as part of the country's efforts to foster a more equitable and well-ordered development environment for market players, the State Council — the nation's Cabinet — said on Friday.
(2024-10-19). Xi hails establishment of major recycling company. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping has stressed the importance of creating a national resources recycling and utilization platform as China established on Friday a State-owned company specializing in resources recycling across sectors including steel, nonferrous metals, consumer goods, and wind and solar power equipment.
(2024-10-19). Rangers maintain family tradition of service. ecns.cn In the heart of the Baihe National Nature Reserve, nestled in Jiuzhaigou county, the Aba Tibetan and Qiang autonomous prefecture in Sichuan province, approximately 1,700 wild Sichuan golden snub-nosed monkeys find joy in their natural habitat. Watching over them day and night are dedicated rangers.
(2024-10-19). Anhui's key role in national strategies highlighted. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping has urged Anhui Province to leverage its role in multiple national development strategies to build itself into a significant hub for promoting scientific and technological innovation, fostering emerging industries, driving reform and opening-up, and pioneering green transformation.
(2024-10-19). Visa-free entries spur cross-border travel. ecns.cn The number of foreigners entering China visa-free saw a surge in the third quarter as a result of the country's continuous efforts to invigorate cross-border travel, the National Immigration Administration said.
(2024-10-19). Toxic double standards. How Europe sell products deemed too dangerous for Europeans to the rest of the world. strategic-culture.su This new briefing, initiated by several NGOs — including Amnesty International, Greenpeace and the Veblen Institute — and supported by over 100 NGOs, highlights the double standards under which EU companies export to third countries products that are banned in Europe because they are dangerous to health and the environment. | Stéphanie KPENOU | ‚ùóÔ∏èJoin us on ,
(2024-10-19). Tropical Storm Nadine Approaches Belize City. devdiscourse.com The U.S. National Hurricane Center has announced that Tropical Storm Nadine is approaching landfall near Belize City, expected early Saturday.
(2024-10-19). China, EU, Africa seek green cooperation using bamboo instead of plastic. independent.co.ug 
BRUSSELS | Xinhua | A forum on green industry cooperation between China, the European Union (EU), and Africa has underscored opportunities for technological collaboration and sustainable practices, particularly the use of bamboo as an alternative to plastic. The forum, co-hosted on Thursday by the Chinese Mission to the EU and the International Bamboo and Rattan …
(2024-10-19). Is Capitalism really the cause of global inequality? independent.co.ug 
Western observers have treated inequality as a domestic issue but this framing often overlooks the plight of hundreds of millions of impoverished people around the world COMMENT | KENNETH ROGOFF | In 2014, the French economist Thomas Piketty's Capital in the Twenty-First Century became an international sensation, reshaping the inequality debate and launching its author into …
(2024-10-19). Tanzania's Serengeti National Park, Mount Kilimanjaro scoop tourism awards. independent.co.ug 
DAR ES SALAAM | Xinhua | The World Travel Awards (WTA) has, for the sixth time in a row, crowned Tanzania's Serengeti National Park as Africa's leading national park in 2024, the Tanzania National Parks said in a statement on Saturday. In addition, the statement said WTA will also declare Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest peak, …
(2024-10-19). Why is Sri Lanka's new JVP president campaigning for a "strong government"? wsws.org Entirely committed to implementing IMF austerity, the JVP/NPP government wants a "strong" majority to strengthen its hand against the mass working class opposition it knows it will soon face.