(2024-10-21). Stalinist CITU shuts down Samsung India workers' militant strike on orders of DMK government. wsws.org The CITU called off the strike without the rank and file having any say, and without achieving any of the workers' demands, including for company and state recognition of the newly-organized, CITU-affiliated Samsung India Workers Union.
(2024-10-21). 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.
(2024-10-21). 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.
(2024-10-21). 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.
(2024-10-21). 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.
(2024-10-21). Conducive Time for India, China Rapprochement. ummid.com These are conducive times for India and China to forget the past regrets and move towards a new relationship based on sincere friendship and peace.
(2024-10-21). Malaysia Strengthens New Diplomatic Ties with Russia and India, Boosting Tourism. infobrics.org Malaysia, as an independent and sovereign nation, is focused on maintaining diplomatic relationships with various countries across the globe, according to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim…
(2024-10-21). India embraces drone technology to boost the fishing sector with major government support. tvbrics.com 
The government's plan includes sending farmers to different states for training…
(2024-10-21). Combined IMEX maritime drill shows Iran cannot be isolated: Navy cmdr. presstv.ir Iran's Navy chief says the participation of different countries in the IMEX 2024 combined maritime exercise shows that the country cannot be isolated.
(2024-10-21). Terrorists gun down construction workers in India's Kashmir. rt.com 
At least seven people have been killed after heavily-armed militants opened fire at a camp housing infrastructure company employees, according to media reports | At least seven people were killed on Sunday in a suspected terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), an insurgency-hit region along India's border with Pakistan. | According to media reports citing local police, two heavily armed militants opened fire at a camp housing infrastructure company workers building a tunnel near Gagangir on the Srinagar-Sonamarg road. The tunnel is seen as a critical infrastructure project aimed at making the local Sonamarg…
(2024-10-21). New Zealand win Test match against India after 36 years. gnnhd.tv 
Entire Indian team was dismissed by scoring only 46 runs…
(2024-10-21). Pak Navy seizes Indian drug worth US $145m. gnnhd.tv 
The intelligence based operation was conducted in North Arabian Sea…
(2024-10-21). Colombia Confers with India on Plans to Join BRICS. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Colombia has discussed with India its aspiration to join BRICS, Colombian Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Jorge Enrique Rojas Rodriguez has said.
(2024-10-21). Tribes help tribes after natural disasters. Helene is no different. grist.org 
Members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians were looking forward to their annual Cherokee Indian Fair this year — 2024's event was to be the 112th celebration. There were going to be Indigenous stickball tournaments, bubble gum-blowing contests, and a longest-hair competition. | But the tribe, located in the western part of North Carolina, was slammed by Hurricane Helene less than a week before the fair, with floods, destruction, and a death toll of
(2024-10-21). Meet the activist who fought for American Indians' voting rights — her face may be on your next quarter made in Philly. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Gertrude Simmons Bonnin, also known as Zitkála-≈ á, may not be nearly as recognizable as former U.S. President George Washington, but her face will share a quarter with him in your pocket soon enough. | That's because she was chosen The U.S. Mint uses a…
(2024-10-21). Colombia Confers with India on Plans to Join BRICS. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Colombia has held discussions with India regarding its aspiration to join BRICS, Colombian Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Jorge Enrique Rojas Rodriguez has said.
(2024-10-21). 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.
(2024-10-21). India's Fast-Paced Development: A Vision for Stability and Growth. devdiscourse.com In a speech at the NDTV World Summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the message of stability conveyed by Indian voters, granting his government a mandate for three consecutive terms. The recent Haryana Assembly election results underscored this sentiment, bolstering Modi's claim of stability.
(2024-10-21). Bihar-born Chef Celebrates Two-Year Milestone of Unique 'Destination Pub'. devdiscourse.com Nand Kishor Yadav, a chef originally from Bihar, has marked a significant milestone with the completion of two years of his 'destination pub' venture, The White Hart, in Holyport, England. The celebration coincides with the Diwali festival, highlighting Yadav's integration of Indian cuisine into an English pub setting.
(2024-10-21). Historic Agreement: India and China Forge Path to Peace. devdiscourse.com India and China have reached a significant agreement concerning their disputed Himalayan frontier to resolve a military stand-off that has lasted four years, according to India's Foreign Secretary, Vikram Misri. This development is a precursor to normalizing political and economic relations between the two neighboring giants.
(2024-10-21). Shifting Winds Escalate India's Summer Heatwaves. devdiscourse.com A recent study led by the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, has discovered a concerning trend about high-altitude winds intensifying heatwaves over north-central India. The study, published in Geophysical Research Letters, highlights a northward shift of winds between 10-20 kilometers above sea level during the summer months.
(2024-10-21). India looks to build much-needed low-cost homes in Mumbai, but challenges persist. channelnewsasia.com The country's most populous city is also now its most expensive one for housing, with analysts saying high property prices have forced millions to live in squalid slums.
(2024-10-21). India : The Observatory mourns the death of G.N. Saibaba. fidh.org
(2024-10-21). 'ISLAM': Ex-Cong MLA Asif Shaikh floats new party ahead of 2024 Maharashtra polls. ummid.com Former Congress MLA Shaikh Asif Sunday October 20, 2024 floated a new political party 'Indian Secular Largest Assembly of Maharashtra' abbreviating it as 'I.S.L.A.M.' which could spark controversy.
(2024-10-21). Health Activists Picket Against High Cost Of Nutritious Food. popularresistance.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…
(2024-10-21). 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.
(2024-10-21). Sri Lankan SEP holds general election public meeting. wsws.org Party speakers explained that President Dissanayake has called the early parliamentary elections to consolidate his administration and deepen the IMF austerity measures initiated by the Wickremesinghe regime.
(2024-10-21). 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.
(2024-10-21). Comrade President? Change and Continuity in Sri Lanka. cadtm.org
(2024-10-21). Singapore's Pritam Singh, US sends migrants back to China: 5 weekend reads you missed. scmp.com From US sending migrants back to China to Singapore's Pritam Singh trial, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend.
(2024-10-21). SA participates in UN biodiversity conference. sanews.gov.za SA participates in UN biodiversity conference | Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Narend Singh, will lead the South African delegation to the 16th Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (UNCBD COP 16) in Cali, Colombia., , The delegation will actively engage in negotiations to promote global biodiversity conservation priorities, enhance sustainable use, and advocate for fair and equitable benefit-sharing from the utilisation of genetic resources and digital sequence information on genetic resources., , "We approach COP16 with a c…
(2024-10-21). Pritam Singh trial: Defence, Deputy Attorney-General clash over disclosing ex-WP cadre's unredacted messages. channelnewsasia.com Cross-examination of former Workers' Party cadre member Yudhishthra Nathan was interrupted by an exchange between Pritam Singh's lawyer and a Deputy Attorney-General on whether Mr Nathan's unredacted text messages should be disclosed.
(2024-10-21). Ex-WP cadre admits wanting Raeesah Khan to lie more as party lacked 'suitable plan' for coming clean. channelnewsasia.com Under cross-examination by the defence, former Workers' Party cadre Yudhishthra Nathan said he could not recall whether he had suggested that Ms Khan maintain her lie in a meeting with WP chief Pritam Singh.
(2024-10-21). 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".
(2024-10-21). Congress Unites Against Cowardly Terror Attack in Kashmir. devdiscourse.com The Congress party has strongly condemned the recent terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Ganderbal district, labeling it an 'inhumane and despicable act' of targeted violence intended to derail infrastructure projects in the region. This statement comes after a gruesome assault on a tunnel-construction site.
(2024-10-21). Bengaluru's Torrential Downpour Disrupts Daily Life. devdiscourse.com Incessant rains in Bengaluru over the past two days have severely disrupted daily life, leading to widespread waterlogging in low-lying areas and roads.
(2024-10-21). Punjab DCs authorized to impose Section 144. gnnhd.tv 
Govt amended the Code of Criminal Procedure in 1898…
(2024-10-21). Russian Pacific Fleet's naval group calls at Thilawa port in Myanmar. tass.com Earlier, the Pacific Fleet's naval group crossed the Andaman Sea where it practiced assigned objectives of its long-distance deployment in the Asia-Pacific region…
(2024-10-21). Iran says it has identified targets to strike if Israel attacks. newarab.com 
Iran's Abbas Araghchi made the comments in a press interview early on Sunday, where he said "any attack on Iran is considered crossing red lines, and we will not let it go unanswered". | He added that any attacks on Iranian nuclear facilities will be met…
(2024-10-21). Israel issues evacuation orders, airstrikes heard across Lebanon. newarab.com 
Israeli forces continued pounding several locations in Lebanon on Sunday, killing at least five in separate strikes on a house in Srifa, Sour district and on a house in Kfar Dounin in the Bint Jbeil district. | One village, Khiam, was struck at least 14 times. | The Lebanese military also said three of its soldiers have been killed in an Israeli air strike on their vehicle. | Israel went on to strike Hezbollah's headquarters in Beirut, after having issued a number of evacuation orders earlier on Sunday. | The reported strikes came after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused Hezbollah of trying to a…
(2024-10-21). Israeli strikes hit Hezbollah-linked finance group in Lebanon. newarab.com 
(2024-10-21). At least 12 killed in Israeli strikes on Lebanon, Syria. newarab.com 
Seven people in Lebanon and two Syrian regime soldiers on Israel claimed its air force attacked
(2024-10-21). Saudi channel attends Israeli army media briefing on Hezbollah. newarab.com 
Saudi news channel Al Hadath has stirred controversy after letting one of its correspondents attend an exhibition by the Israeli army where it showcased what it claims are weapons it confiscated in southern Lebanon. | It is not clear whether the exhibition took place in Lebanon or in Israel. | Hezbollah and the Lebanese government had already
(2024-10-21). Trump promises things will turn out 'well' in Lebanon. newarab.com 
Former US President The comments were made during his campaign tour, where he attended a large Arab community gathering and told Lebanon's MTV that "despite all the challenges Lebanon is fac…
(2024-10-21). Israel names price of peace in Lebanon — Axios. rt.com 
West Jerusalem has reportedly given Washington a list of conditions for a diplomatic solution to the conflict, according to the outlet | Israel has reportedly demanded that the US allow the Israel Defense Force (IDF) to freely operate in southern Lebanon as a condition to ending the war in the country, Axios reported on Monday, citing two Israeli and two US officials. | According to the outlet, the Israeli Prime Minister's Office sent the list of demands to the White House last week, ahead of the visit of US President Joe Biden's envoy, Amos Hochstein, to Beirut on Monday where he is expected to discuss a dipl…
(2024-10-21). Israeli forces launch raids on West Bank cities, storm Al-Aqsa. newarab.com 
According to The New Arab's Arabic language sister publication, Al-Araby Al-Jadeed, a young Palestinian man was killed after being run over by an Israeli army vehicle in the town of Anabta, east of Tulkarem. | The young man was identified as Karim Imad Mazid, with medics saying he died due to serious wounds sustained after the Israeli army jeep hit him while he w…
(2024-10-21). Kamala Harris appears to say genocide in Gaza is 'real'. newarab.com 
US presidential candidate Kamala Harris appeared to agree with a protester who called In a Harris was telling students that she was "so invested in them" before the protesting student, who was…
(2024-10-21). 'You are not my king' — Australian lawmaker to Charles III (VIDEO). rt.com 
"F**k the colony," independent Senator Lidia Thorpe shouted at the British monarch in the Parliament House in Canberra | A reception of King Charles III and Queen Camilla in the Parliament House in Canberra has been interrupted by an obscene rant from an indigenous Australian lawmaker. | After the British monarch finished his address to the gathering on Monday, independent Senator Lidia Thorpe stepped forward and confronted him. | "You committed genocide against our people. Give us our land back. Give us back what you stole from us: Our bones, our skulls, our babies, our people. You destroyed our land," she sh…
(2024-10-21). US probing release of unauthorised files on Israel attack plans. newarab.com 
The US is investigating an unauthorised The documents are attributed to the US Geospatial Intelligence Agency and National Security Agency and note that Israel continues to move military assets in place to conduct a
(2024-10-21). Glenn Greenwald: Repressive Terrorism Act Weaponized Against Israel's Critics. scheerpost.com 
(2024-10-21). Netanyahu says Hezbollah 'tried to kill him' after drone launch. newarab.com 
(2024-10-21). Egypt cuts 2040 renewable energy goal to 40%, citing natural gas. newarab.com 
Before hosting the
(2024-10-21). Egypt's Sisi: regional 'pressure' could trigger economic woes. newarab.com 
Egypt's President "If these challenges will make us put unbearable pressure on public opinion, then the situation must be revie…
(2024-10-21). Hamas to conceal successor of Yahya Sinwar, mull over contenders. newarab.com 
The decision to hide the successor's identity comes following Multiple sources quoted in local media have said the group is cu…
(2024-10-21). Iran protests EU support for UAE over disputed islands. newarab.com 
The statement, published after the first summit between the two r…
(2024-10-21). Libyan held in Germany over suspected Israel embassy plot. newarab.com 
A The suspect, identified only as Omar A., was arrested on Saturday evening at his home in Bernau, just outside the Omar A. was accuse…
(2024-10-21). Saudi Arabia investigates officials over MBC 'terrorism' report. newarab.com 
The announcement was made in a statement on Saturday evening. | The decision comes following reports that the Saudi-owned MBC TV channel aired a report calling Hamas and Hezbollah leaders "terrorists", with excerpts from the report making rounds on social media, sparking anger from viewers, particular…
(2024-10-21). Sudan army reports first defection of a senior RSF commander. newarab.com 
(2024-10-21). Video of dog climbing Egypt's second-largest pyramid goes viral. newarab.com 
Video of a stray dog spotted on top of the iconic 136-metre-tall The video taken by an American In the video that has so far garnered millions of views and made news headlines worldwide, the dog seemed happy while playing and jumping around as it barked…
(2024-10-21). Voters in Iraqi Kurdistan cast ballots in long-delayed elections. newarab.com 
Residents of The election comes after a ruling by Iraq's Federal Supreme Court in May 2…
(2024-10-21). Israel destroying northern Gaza in new offensive: UN. newarab.com 
The UN Human Rights Office (OHCHR) has said that Israel's actions in northern Gaza "may be causing the destruction of the Palestinian population in Gaza's northernmost governorate through death and displacement". | The UN is especially worried about Jabalia, Beit Hanoun, and Beit Lahiya. In Beit Lahiya, over 87 Palestinians were killed or reported missing after an Israeli strike demolished a residential block. | "Appalling news from northern Gaza where Palestinians continue to endure unspeakable horrors under siege by Israeli forces," the UN's acting humanitarian chief Joyce Msuya said on X. | Gaza's civil def…
(2024-10-21). Turkish cleric Fethullah Gulen dies at 83. newarab.com 
A US based Multiple reports confirmed he died on Sunday evening in a US hospital where he was being treated. | Gulen lived in self-imposed exile in the US since 1999, and has denied any involvement in the attempted coup which saw at le…
(2024-10-21). UK commando who trained Ukrainian troops dies during exercise. rt.com 
The MOD described the death of the British ranger in Wales as "non-operational" | A British Army commando who was involved in training Ukrainian and Afghan forces died last week in Wales, officials have announced. | Corporal Christopher Gill, who was a member of the 4th Battalion of the Ranger Regiment, died last Wednesday during a military exercise in the Crickhowell area of Powys county, according to local law enforcement. Dyfed-Powys Police are jointly investigating the incident with the Health and Safety Executive, the force said in a statement to the press. | The Ministry of Defense (MOD) confirmed Gill's…
(2024-10-21). Trump claims he threatened Putin with strike on Moscow. rt.com 
The former US president says he warned the Russian leader not to "go after Ukraine" | Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has claimed that he threatened to strike Moscow if Russian President Vladimir Putin launched an attack on Ukraine. | Asked in a wide-ranging interview with the Wall Street Journal on Friday whether he would use military force to respond to a potential blockade of Taiwan by Beijing, Trump said he would not have to, as his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, "respects me and he knows I'm f**king crazy." | Pivoting to Russia, Trump said the same is true of Putin, who he claimed to have…
(2024-10-21). Trump claims he threatened to 'hit' Putin in Moscow. rt.com The former US president says he warned the Russian leader not to "go after Ukraine" | Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has claimed that he threatened to strike Moscow if Russian President Vladimir Putin launched an attack on Ukraine. | Asked in a wide-ranging interview with the Wall Street Journal on Friday whether he would use military force to respond to a potential blockade of Taiwan by Beijing, Trump said he would not have to, as his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, "respects me and he knows I'm f**king crazy." | Pivoting to Russia, Trump said the same is true of Putin, who he claimed to have…
(2024-10-21). Kremlin reacts to Trump's 'Moscow strike' threat. rt.com 
The Republican candidate's comments are part of his election rhetoric, Dmitry Peskov has said | Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump's claim that he had threatened Russian President Vladimir Putin with a strike on Moscow is attributable to US election rhetoric, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov suggested on Monday. | In an interview with the Wall Street Journal on Friday, Trump said that when he was president he warned Putin that he would target Moscow if Russia decides to use force against Ukraine. | When asked by journalists to address the issue on Monday, Peskov replied that the Russian authorities st…
(2024-10-21). Ukraine to crack down on military draft dissenters. rt.com 
People could be punished for reporting the locations of conscription patrols, according to an MP | Ukrainian citizens could face prosecution for spreading "misinformation" about Kiev's mobilization efforts, or even for helping draft dodgers avoid conscription patrols, the military and a ruling party MP warned over the weekend. | Kiev overhauled the military system this year seeking to boost the draft, but the campaign has been undermined by public resistance. The military warned on Saturday that actions undermining conscription could result in criminal charges. | The Ukrainian army urged citizens to only share…
(2024-10-21). Putin understands Serbia's position — Vucic. rt.com 
Belgrade is facing intense pressure from the West for not sanctioning Moscow, the Serbian leader told RT | Russia and Serbia will continue bolstering ties despite pressure from the West, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Sunday. His remarks followed a phone call Vucic had with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. | The call with Putin was tied to the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Belgrade from Nazi occupation by the Soviet army in 1944. According to Vucic, who commented on the call to RT Balkan and in a post on his Instagram account, the conversation was "open, long and meaningful," coverin…
(2024-10-21). Kremlin questions election results in ex-Soviet state. rt.com 
A sudden surge of votes in favor of incumbent Moldovan President Maia Sandu is "difficult to explain," according to spokesman Dmitry Peskov | Certain aspects of this weekend's presidential election in Moldova raise "many questions," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Monday, commenting on what he called an unusual surge in votes for pro-EU President Maia Sandu. | During Sunday's vote, Sandu garnered 42% of the vote while her main rival, the Party of Socialists' Alexandr Stoianoglo, got 26%. Since neither candidate managed to secure an absolute majority, a run-off will be held next month to determine the w…
(2024-10-21). Brazil's Lula cancels trip to BRICS summit. rt.com 
The president will not be able to attend the event in person due to a head injury | Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva will not be able to travel to Russia for the annual BRICS meeting due to an injury he sustained earlier this week. | The three-day summit in Russia's fifth-largest city, Kazan, will start on Tuesday. Lula was expected to meet with presidents Vladimir Putin of Russia and Xi Jinping of China on the sidelines of the event. Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira will attend the conference instead. | "President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, in accordance with medical advice, will not be tr…
(2024-10-21). Trump makes French fries at McDonald's (VIDEO). rt.com 
The US former president stopped at the iconic fast food restaurant during a recent campaign trip | US Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump donned an apron and worked the fry station at a McDonald's during a campaign stop in Pennsylvania on Sunday. | The former president handed customers food through the drive-thru window at a restaurant in Feasterville-Trevose and answered questions from reporters. | "These people work hard. They're great," Trump said of fast food industry workers. "I just saw something… a process that's beautiful." | He also took the opportunity to mock his Democratic rival, Vice…
(2024-10-21). Prominent Democrat wants Musk investigated over $1mn pledge to voters. rt.com 
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro has condemned the pro-Trump tech mogul's plan to make payments to voters | Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro has suggested that police should investigate Elon Musk after the pro-Trump tech billionaire offered money to people who backed his petition in support of the US Constitution. | On Saturday, the CEO of X, SpaceX and Tesla announced that he would give $1 million each day to registered voters in swing states if they signed his petition on defending "free speech and the right to bear arms." He gave the first check to a man named John Dreher during a rally in Harrisburg, P…
(2024-10-21). A new world order in the making: Here's why this BRICS summit will be special. rt.com 
The potential presence of the UN secretary-general in Kazan would send a strong signal that the world is moving towards a new architecture | The upcoming BRICS summit in Kazan, Russia could mark a turning point in global geopolitical history. Faced with the slow erosion of the Western world order, a new balance is emerging, driven by a coalition that seems increasingly determined to chart its own course. This unique event brings together 24 heads of state from various nations, including iconic figures such as China's Xi Jinping. The inclusion of Antonio Guterres, the Secretary-General of the United Nations, in…
(2024-10-21). Two allies of opposition candidate assassinated in African state. rt.com 
A lawyer and Podemos party spokesman were killed as their coalition prepared to challenge the outcome of the recent election in Mozambique | A lawyer representing Mozambican opposition leader Venancio Mondlane was shot dead in the national capital of Maputo late Friday night. Elvino Dias was killed alongside his colleague, Podemos party spokesman Paulo Guambe, when gunmen targeted their car, authorities reported on Saturday. | The assassinations late on Friday night followed a presidential election in the southern African country that has sparked allegations of vote-rigging against the long-ruling Frelimo part…
(2024-10-21). BRICS can counter Western sanctions — media CEO. rt.com 
Nonkululeko Patricia Mantula has underscored the group's growing appeal for countries seeking to escape reliance on external systems | The BRICS group is emerging as a powerful alternative for countries seeking to reduce their dependency on Western structures, Nonkululeko Patricia Mantula, founder and CEO of Global South Queens (GSQ) Media House, has told RT. | Speaking on the sidelines of the BRICS Business Forum in Moscow, which was held on October 17-18, Mantula highlighted the organization's capacity to counter the influence of Western narratives, financial systems, and the impact of sanctions. | "Now that…
(2024-10-21). 'Head injury' forces Brazil's Lula to cancel BRICS summit trip. rt.com The president will not be able to attend the event in Russia, his office has announced | Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva will not be able to travel to Russia for the annual BRICS meeting due to an injury he sustained earlier this week. | The three-day summit in Russia's fifth-largest city, Kazan, will start on Tuesday. Lula was expected to meet with presidents Vladimir Putin of Russia and Xi Jinping of China on the sidelines of the event. Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira will attend the conference instead. | "President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, in accordance with medical advice, will not…
(2024-10-21). Top Democrat wants Musk investigated over $1 million pledge to voters. rt.com Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro has condemned the pro-Trump tech mogul's plan to make payments to voters | Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro has suggested that police should investigate Elon Musk after the pro-Trump tech billionaire offered money to people who backed his petition in support of the US Constitution. | On Saturday, the CEO of X, SpaceX, and Tesla announced that he would give $1 million each day to registered voters in swing states if they signed his petition on defending "free speech and the right to bear arms." He gave the first check to a man named John Dreher during a rally in Harrisburg,…
(2024-10-21). Hurricane hits Cuba amid massive blackouts. rt.com 
The island plunged into darkness on Friday after the collapse of its largest power plant | Hurricane Oscar slammed into Cuba on Sunday, bringing heavy rains and strong winds as the country's 10 million people were already grappling with a massive power outage. | The storm struck shortly after the collapse of the island's largest power plant on Friday, which crippled the national grid and resulted in an almost country-wide blackout, according to reports. Oscar, classified as a Category 1 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of nearly 80 mph (130km/h), made landfall in the eastern province of Guantanamo, near…
(2024-10-21). Alleged mastermind of 2016 Turkish armed coup dies — media. rt.com 
US-based cleric Fethullah Gulen, branded a terrorist by Ankara, has reportedly died in hospital | Exiled Turkish cleric Fethullah Gulen, who was accused by Ankara of masterminding the 2016 coup attempt in his homeland, has reportedly died in the US. | The Pennsylvania-based Islamic scholar died in hospital on Sunday evening after a lengthy illness, the Herkul news website, which is associated with his movement, reported. Gulen was 83 years old. | In July 2016, a faction of the Turkish military attempted to depose the government and President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, using combat aircraft and other heavy weapons t…
(2024-10-21). Alleged mastermind of 2016 Turkish armed coup dies. rt.com US-based cleric Fethullah Gulen, branded a terrorist by Ankara, has reportedly died in hospital | Exiled Turkish cleric Fethullah Gulen, who was accused by Ankara of masterminding the 2016 coup attempt in his homeland, has died in the US. The Pennsylvania-based Islamic scholar passed away in a hospital on Sunday evening after a lengthy illness, the Turkish Foreign Ministry confirmed on Monday. Gulen was 83 years old. | Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has said that Ankara's intelligence sources are confirming the death of Gulen. | In July 2016, a faction of the Turkish military attempted to depose the gove…
(2024-10-21). Musk fires back at German magazine over 'public enemy' claim. rt.com 
The X owner has said he is "shocked" at the level of vitriol from the left | Elon Musk has hit back at German magazine Der Spiegel, after it branded the billionaire "public enemy No.2" and claimed he is working with Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump to "decompose liberal democracy." In response, Musk insisted that he is a staunch defender of democracy. | The German outlet published an article on Sunday with a cover depicting a close-up of the tech mogul with Trump's features emerging through part of his face. The piece noted that the X owner and Tesla CEO has amassed huge economic clout and a prom…
(2024-10-21). Texas halts execution at last moment. rt.com 
Robert Roberson's case puts a spotlight on a law allowing convictions to be challenged if new scientific evidence emerges | The execution of a man condemned to death in Texas has been stayed by the state's Supreme Court due to a subpoena ordering him to testify about his contentious conviction in a case in which doubt has been cast on the scientific evidence used to reach the verdict. | The injunction halting the execution of Robert Roberson, 57, was issued last Thursday. Roberson is scheduled to testify to members of Texas House committee on Monday. | Roberson's case has put a spotlight on the theory known a…
(2024-10-21). Israel vows to respond to Macron's arms expo ban. rt.com 
A decision by the French president to bar Israeli firms is "undemocratic," its foreign minister has said | Israel will fight a move by the French government to forbid the country's firms from taking part in an upcoming naval trade show in Paris, Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz has said. | The organizers of the Euronaval exhibition announced last week that authorities in Paris had informed them that Israeli delegations would not be allowed to operate stands or display equipment at the event. The trade show is scheduled to be held between November 4 and 7. Seven Israeli arms makers had been planning to take…
(2024-10-21). Pro-EU Moldovan leader faces presidential election runoff. rt.com 
The pro-Western Maia Sandu failed to meet the 50% threshold during Sunday's vote | Moldova will hold a second round of its presidential election next month after no candidate reached the threshold for an outright victory during Sunday's vote, according to preliminary results published by the country's Central Electoral Commission on Monday morning. | The runoff is set to be held between incumbent pro-Western President Maia Sandu and former prosecutor general Alexandr Stoianoglo, the leader of the Party of Socialists (PSRM). The two garnered 41.86% and 26.32% of the vote, respectively, in the first round. A can…
(2024-10-21). Ex-Soviet state reports dramatic late turnaround in referendum on EU. rt.com 
Moldovan officials have said a slight majority voted 'yes' on seeking bloc membership, despite preliminary results indicating otherwise | A knife-edge majority of Moldovans have approved incumbent pro-Western President Maia Sandu's EU accession plans, election officials said on Monday, following an almost complete count of the ballot. | According to Moldova's Central Electoral Commission, with 99.5% of the ballots counted, 50.4% of voters backed Sandu's plan to enshrine integration with the EU in the former Soviet country's constitution, while 49.6% voted against the step. | The tally came as something of a su…
(2024-10-21). Prominent Democrat wants Musk investigated over $1mn pledge to voters. rt.com Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro has condemned the pro-Trump tech mogul's idea to make payments to voters | Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro has suggested that police should investigate Elon Musk after the pro-Trump tech billionaire offered money to people who backed his petition in support of the US Constitution. | On Saturday, the CEO of X, SpaceX and Tesla announced that he would give $1 million each day to registered voters in swing states if they signed his petition on defending "free speech and the right to bear arms." He gave the first check to a man named John Dreher during a rally in Harrisburg, P…
(2024-10-21). The nation's first commercial carbon sequestration plant is in Illinois. It leaks. grist.org 
This coverage is made possible through a partnership between A row of executives from grain-processing behemoth Archer Daniels Midland watched as Verlyn Rosenberger, 88, took the podium at a Decatur city council meeting last week. It was the first meeting since she and the rest of her central Illinois community learned of a second leak at ADM's carbon dioxide sequestration well beneath Lake Decatur, their…
(2024-10-21). Steven Miles' results boost his claim to Queensland's top job. independentaustralia.net 
(2024-10-21). Green Blob-Funded Report Calls for Massive Frequent Flyer Levies That Would Devastate International Air Travel. wattsupwiththat.com
(2024-10-21). Weekly Climate and Energy News Roundup #616. wattsupwiththat.com "Doubt is not a pleasant condition, but certainty is absurd." — Voltaire…
(2024-10-21). 'Gaps And Inconsistencies': Up To $41 Billion In World Bank Climate Handouts Unaccounted For, New Report Finds. wattsupwiththat.com Up to $41 billion of the funds distributed to climate causes by the World Bank between 2017 and 2023 are unaccounted for due to poor accounting standards, according to an audit from Oxfam International published Thursday.
(2024-10-21). The DEFR Follies — Cost Of Hydrogen Storage. wattsupwiththat.com I understand that there are people moving forward on setting up some of this hydrogen infrastructure, funded with government subsidies. It's almost impossible to imagine how much subsidies it would take to make such a system fully functional. It will never happen.
(2024-10-21). Cuba: Power Outages Prolonged Due To Delays In Energy Recovery. popularresistance.org Today, Cuba once again experienced a total power outage after the recovery process of the National Electric System (SEN), initiated the day before following a blackout caused by a failure at a thermoelectric plant, failed. The Caribbean nation is unable to purchase or modernize its electrical machinery due to the draconian, unilateral blockade of the US. | The process of re-energizing the SEN was then initiated, gradually restoring power to certain areas of the country with the goal of expanding and connecting them to eventually reach the thermoelectric plants and restart them. However, a new total disconnection…
(2024-10-21). Egypt revises 2040 energy target: more gas, less renewables. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – According to an announcement made by Minister of Petroleum, Karim Badawi, Egypt has dropped its goal for renewable energy by the year 2040, bringing it down from an ambitious 58% to 40%.In light of this shift, there is a renewed focus placed on natural gas, which is anticipated to play a significant part in the energy mix of the nation for the foreseeable future.Badawi stressed the need in attempting to entice a larger number of investments in gas exploration, especially in the Mediterranean area, which has a substantial potential for more discoveries, as reported by Reuters.Egypt cuts 2040 renewable e…
(2024-10-21). Stars sign Oettinger to 8-year, $66M extension. gnnhd.tv 
Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger, who has a 116-48-23 record since entering the NHL in 2020, has signed an 8-year, $66 million extension with the Stars.
(2024-10-21). Chelsea boss Bompastor calls for goal-line technology in women's game. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-10-21). World lags on 2030 nature goals headed into UN COP16 talks. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-10-21). Iran Summons Hungarian Ambassador Over Disputed Gulf Islands. themedialine.org 
(2024-10-21). Oil pipeline leak: Booms deployed at Marina Barrage, Sentosa and East Coast Park. channelnewsasia.com Members of the public are advised against swimming and other primary contact water activities at the beaches of East Coast Park, Kusu, St John's and Lazarus islands as a "precautionary measure", said NEA.
(2024-10-21). Iran summons Hungary envoy over EU-GCC's claims about Persian Gulf islands. presstv.ir Iran summons Hungary's ambassador in Tehran to protest against EU-GCC's unfounded claims about the three Iranian islands in the Persian Gulf.
(2024-10-21). 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.
(2024-10-21). Fraud Allegations Against Remo D'Souza: Dance Troupe Scandal Unfolds. devdiscourse.com Renowned choreographer Remo D'Souza and his wife Lizelle have recently become embroiled in a legal controversy following allegations of fraud. The accusations, which surfaced after an FIR was filed on October 16 in Maharashtra's Thane district, assert that the couple, along with five others, defrauded a dance troupe out of Rs 11.96 crore.
(2024-10-21). Iran officially notifies IAEA of Israeli threats to nuclear facilities — Foreign Ministry. tass.com According to Spokesman Esmail Baghaei, the threat to strike Iran's nuclear facilities is unacceptable and contradicts international law…
(2024-10-21). BRICS Plans 'Multi-Currency System' To Challenge US Dollar Dominance. popularresistance.org The Global South-oriented organization BRICS has released plans to transform the international monetary and financial system and challenge the dominance of the US dollar. | As the chair of BRICS for 2024, Russia proposed the creation of a BRICS Cross-Border Payment Initiative (BCBPI), in which members of the organization will use their national currencies to trade. | BRICS will likewise establish an alternative messaging infrastructure to circumvent the SWIFT system of interbank communication, which is overseen by the United States and subject to Western unilateral sanctions. | This "multi-currency system" will a…
(2024-10-21). Students And Faculty Encountering Stricter Anti-Protest Rules. popularresistance.org This semester returning university students have encountered stricter anti-protest regulations at their schools, while advocates continue to deal with fallout from last spring's Gaza solidarity | "University administrators across the United States have declared an indefinite state of emergency on college campuses," wrote National SJP organizer Carrie Zaremba in September. "Schools are rolling out policies in preparation for quashing pro-Palestine student activism this Fall semester, and reshaping regulations and even campuses in the process to suit this new normal." | Palestine Legal senior staff attorney Radhika…
(2024-10-21). Lebanon: Frequently asked questions about international humanitarian law, the protection of civilians, and our work in conflict. icrc.org
(2024-10-21). Statement of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement on Lebanon: "Health-care workers and facilities must be respected and protected" icrc.org
(2024-10-21). Iconic photo of MEA Airlines plane landing amid Israeli bombing turns out to be AI. albawaba.com ALBAWABA—An iconic picture of a Middle East Airlines plane landing in Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport was posted on social media and went viral in a few seconds. Many celebrities and stars reposted the photo including Lebanese singer Elissa and Egyptian TV presenter Amr Adib and called the pilot a hero for continuing the flight despite the Israeli airstrikes on Beirut.Lebanese singer Elissa shared the viral photo and wrote the caption: "MEA AIRLINES | ICONIC." Meanwhile, Amr Adib said: "This is the Lebanon that I know, Elissa. The world is on fire, and the Lebanese plane lands safely. God willing,…
(2024-10-21). Israel lists its demands to end war in Lebanon: Axios. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Axios released a report on Sunday, citing U.S. officials, saying that Israel presented a document with its conditions for a diplomatic solution to end the war in Lebanon.The report said that Israel made its demands clear, stipulating that its forces must be allowed to engage in "active enforcement" to make sure that Hezbollah does not rebuild its military infrastructure close to the border.The two U.S. sources said that Israel is also demanding the freedom of operating within the Lebanese airspace at all times. The sources told Axios that Lebanon and the international community are highly unlikely to a…
(2024-10-21). Syria: French national Sabri Essid to stand trial for genocide and crimes against humanity. fidh.org
(2024-10-21). 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
(2024-10-21). SWIRMO: Building International Humanitarian Law into Military Planning and Operational Practices. icrc.org
(2024-10-21). Forest food industry takes root under China's canopy. ecns.cn China's forest food production has surpassed 200 million metric tons — about 140 kilograms per person — annually, making it the nation's third-largest agricultural product after grains and vegetables, the National Forestry and Grassland Administration said on Friday.
(2024-10-21). Xi pledges enhanced IP protection. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping has expressed China's willingness to further strengthen international cooperation in protecting intellectual property rights and contribute its wisdom and solutions to creating an international environment conducive to innovation and development.
(2024-10-21). Xi calls on Anhui to write its own chapter of Chinese modernization. ecns.cn He urged Anhui to leverage multiple national development strategies in its continued drive to establish itself as an important hub of sci-tech innovation, a center for emerging industries, a new frontier for reform and opening up, and a comprehensive green transformation zone for economic and social development.
(2024-10-21). Freshman offered free tickets to China's four famous mountains. ecns.cn The authorities of Mount Heng in Hengyang, Central China's Hunan province announced on Saturday that it will offer free tickets to a freshman for helping a tourist who was in danger while climbing Mount Hua in Northwest China's Shaanxi province during the National Day holiday this year.
(2024-10-21). Saudi Arabia aims to attract up to 5 million Chinese tourists by 2030. ecns.cn Driven by the tangible progress of the Belt and Road Initiative and strengthened political and economic relations, Saudi Arabia aims to attract up to 5 million Chinese tourists by 2030, representing 8 percent of its total international visitors, said a senior Saudi government official.
(2024-10-21). Cultural tourism and health merge at Shanxi conference. ecns.cn On Friday, guests attending the 2024 China (Shanxi) Health Industry Development Conference activities visit a scenic spot in Jincheng, Shanxi province.Designated as a "World Health Demonstration City" by the United Nations, Jincheng has 40 nationally-recognized historical and cultural towns and villages, taking the lead in the country.
(2024-10-21). Publishing a new collection of writings by Daniel Bensaïd. internationalviewpoint.org New and expanded edition of Strategies of Resistance by Daniel Bensaïd (1946 — 2010) one France's most creative Marxist philosophers. His work is now increasingly being translated and attracting global attention. | – | / |
(2024-10-21). Decolonisation now in Kanaky! internationalviewpoint.org A statement on the position of the new French government and state in relation to the extraordinary mobilisation of the people of Kanaky was expected in the general policy speech of the French prime minister Michel Barnier on 1 October. | – | / |
(2024-10-21). Starmer's first hundred days. internationalviewpoint.org Dave Kellaway looks at the 12 key takeaways from the Labour government's first hundred days. | – | / |
(2024-10-21). Belgium: For freedom of movement and settlement, against closed centres. internationalviewpoint.org
(2024-10-21). Al-Aqsa Flood, the West and the Holocaust: A Conversation with Gilbert Achcar. internationalviewpoint.org
(2024-10-21). Nothing Israel does will serve Syrians' struggle for freedom. internationalviewpoint.org Joseph Daher explains why celebrating Israel's assassination Hezbollah's Nasrallah is short sighted when it comes to Syrians' struggle against Assad's regime. | – | / |
(2024-10-21). Martinique: 'Our economy is based on a colonial model'. internationalviewpoint.org For the past month, the popular movement against the high cost of living in Martinique has been gathering momentum. Marcel Sellaye, an activist in the GRS (Groupe révolution socialiste) and a former leader of the Respé (Résistance ESPoir, Émancipation) list, explains the reasons for the anger and how the movement is continuing. | – | / |
(2024-10-21). The gold curse in Ghana. internationalviewpoint.org Demonstrations against illegal gold mining in Ghana are becoming a major political issue, highlighting the corruption of the country's ruling elites. With just two months to go before the country's presidential elections, the environmental issue is entering the debate as citizens mobilise against illegal gold mining. | – | / |
(2024-10-21). 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. | – | / |
(2024-10-21). Putin to hold talks with UAE president at Kremlin. tass.com The Kremlin press service announced that the two leaders plan to discuss "the state and prospects for the development of multifaceted Russian-UAE cooperation and pressing issues on the international agenda, including the situation in the Middle East and North Africa region"
(2024-10-21). Russian stocks up as Monday trading opens. tass.com On June 13, the Moscow Exchange suspended trading in the dollar and euro after the US Treasury imposed sanctions against it and the National Clearing Center, part of the Moscow Exchange group…
(2024-10-21). Belarusian tennis star Arina Sobolenko back in top place of WTA Rankings. tass.com The Belarusian player, who competes at the international tournaments under a neutral status, returned to the top of the WTA Rankings for the second time in her career after she reigned the list of the world's best female players last year for eight weeks – between September 11 and November 5, 2023…
(2024-10-21). Expanded BRICS Needs to Innovate to Show Its Influence. infobrics.org Q&A with Mihaela Papa of MIT's Center for International Studies…
(2024-10-21). A New Hundred Years' War: Ten consequences nobody anticipated. uwidata.com By Dave Green Last time, we discussed the possibility of a new Hundred Years' War in Europe, which could occur if Russia and Ukraine were unable to resolve their differences. This time, we would like to explore some of the potential consequences of such a scenario. 1. We all die before the war ends. The …
(2024-10-21). A New Hundred Years' War: Ten consequences nobody anticipated. unitedworldint.com What if the war in Ukraine lasts 100 years. By Dave Green Last time, we discussed the possibility of a new Hundred Years' War in Europe, which could occur if Russia and Ukraine were unable to resolve their differences. This time, we would like to explore some of the potential consequences of such a scenario. …
(2024-10-21). Cuba Is Restoring Electricity Supply in a Controlled Manner. orinocotribune.com The process of restoring the electrical system in Cuba is making considerable progress at the national level. | According to the director general of Electricity of the Ministry of Energy and Mines, Lázaro Guerra, the electricity supply in the western zone, which suffered the worst of the blackouts, is already in the process of recovery. The Santa Cruz del Norte thermoelectric plant is in the start-up phase, and it is expected that the Mariel plant will soon begin to operate. | "We already have energy in Santa Cruz and we will soon have energy in Mariel to begin the start-up of this plant, which is very important…
(2024-10-21). Acemoƒülu's neoliberal paradigm: The 'Fall of Nations' or the rise of dependency? uwidata.com By Oràßun Gà∂ktàºrk, Beijing / China While Daron Acemoƒülu is highly respected in the field of economics, especially in the West, his economic prescriptions and historical understanding, when examined in depth, serve to legitimize the global neoliberal order and conceal mechanisms of imperialist exploitation. Acemoƒülu's neoliberal perspective highlights concepts like the "rule of law," "democracy," …
(2024-10-21). Away from the EU: Serbia wants to join BRICS. uwidata.com BRICS is a real alternative to the European Union for Serbia. This was stated by Serbian Deputy Prime Minister Aleksandar Vulin in an interview with the German publication Berliner Zeitung. He emphasized that joining BRICS would be a serious alternative compared to the long and complicated process of EU integration. "It would be irresponsible if …
(2024-10-21). Microsoft to provide US Army with HoloLens goggles worth $21.9B. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA — Microsoft, the American multinational corporation and technology company, will secure a deal with the US Army to provide its IVAS goggles in a contract worth approximately $21.9 billion.Microsoft HoloLens: Microsoft is expected to secure a deal worth $21.9 billion upon providing the US Army with HoloLens goggles, software, and hardware components, according to Bloomberg. | The Microsoft HoloLens is an advanced mixed-reality device that allows users to experience a seamless blend of the digital and physical worlds. | According to the US Army's latest statement, the cost of Microsoft's HoloL…
(2024-10-21). Pentagon leak: Secrets unveiled and tensions rise over Israel's plans against Iran. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – U.S. defense and intelligence agencies are investigating the leak of Pentagon papers showing Israeli military plans for Iran.According to reports, the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency released sensitive materials designed for distribution inside the "Five Eyes" intelligence cooperation, which comprises the US, UK, Canada, New Zealand, and Australia.The pro-Iranian Telegram and X (previously Twitter) account "Middle East Spectator," has released these crucial materials.Recent activity at Israeli Air Force facilities include moving weapons for an Iran attack, according to the papers. U.S. intellig…
(2024-10-21). Draft Guidelines For 'Forever Chemicals' Have Been Released. Here's What It Means For Drinking Water Safety In Australia #Draft #Guidelines #'Forever #Chemicals' #Have #Been #Released. #Here's #What #Means #Drinking #Water #Safety #Australia #Vaccines #Pills #Doctor #Hospital #Pandemic. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | The Australian National Health and Medical research Council (NHMRC) has today released draft guidelines for acceptable levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or …
(2024-10-21). Turkey Attempts To Broker Power Between East And West As It Bids To Join Brics #Turkey #Attempts #Broker #Power #East #West #Bids #Join #Brics #Investment #Fund #Contract #Company #Employee. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | In a significant diplomatic manoeuvre that may have far-reaching implications for the international system of alliances, Turkey has submitted a formal request to join …
(2024-10-21). CADTM International Council | Day 1 | The polycrisis of capitalism. cadtm.org
(2024-10-21). 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
(2024-10-21). Hamas: International silence on the Generals' Plan is an actual participation in the crime. indybay.org "The silence of the international community on this crime raises big question marks and amounts to complicity in the crime of the century against civilians, including children, women, and the elderly."
(2024-10-21). African Film Screening. indybay.org San Joaquin Delta College will host International African movie actor, film director, and producer Ambassador Frank Artus.
(2024-10-21). 'Strikes work!' Boeing union workers win tentative contract with 35% wage increase. therealnews.com 
This story originally appeared in Striking union members who work for the aerospace giant Boeing reached a tentative contract agreement Saturday after nearly 6 weeks on the picket line demanding better wages and benefits. | The International Association of Machinists (IAM) and Aerospace Workers District 751, which has been on strike since September 13, announced the breakthrough in a statement and B…
(2024-10-21). Anaesthetics expert elected to US National Academy of Medicine. imperial.ac.uk Professor Nick Franks has been elected as an International Member of the US National Academy of Medicine.
(2024-10-21). Green Blob-Funded Report Calls for Massive Frequent Flyer Levies That Would Devastate International Air Travel. dailysceptic.org A new report funded by the Green Blob urges European governments to impose swingeing levies on commercial air travel in the hope of reducing it by 25%. Is there no end to the misery these zealots want to inflict on us?
(2024-10-21). After Senate, NA also approves 26th Constitutional Amendment. gnnhd.tv 
Speaker National Assembly Ayaz Sadiq adjourned the meeting till 5: 00pm on Tuesday…
(2024-10-21). NA speaker seeks input on committee members for CJP appointment. gnnhd.tv 
the committee will consist of four members from the National Assembly and eight from the Senate…
(2024-10-21). 'The Mystics Would Like a Word' finds the practical lessons in ancient feminine wisdom. anabaptistworld.org Shannon Evans, spirituality and culture editor at the National Catholic Reporter, was feeling disillusioned with contemporary Christian thinkers. "I had a snobby chip on my shoulder about everything that was popular and what people were reading," Evans said with a laugh in a phone interview with RNS. "I wanted something ancient. I wanted to go …
(2024-10-21). Children call for inclusion of their issues in the National Strategic Plan on GBVF. sanews.gov.za Children call for inclusion of their issues in the National Strategic Plan on GBVF | Ahead of the upcoming Sexual Violence Research Initiative (SVRI) Forum 2024 taking place in Cape Town this week, children in South Africa voiced their concerns that the National Strategic Plan on Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (NSP-GBVF) in its current form fails to address their specific needs. | They emphasised that adults continue to hold discussions and make decisions on their behalf without considering their perspectives. | The SVRI Forum 24, held from the 21 — 25 October at the Cape Town International Convention…
(2024-10-21). President seeks better prospects for matric Class of 2024. sanews.gov.za President seeks better prospects for matric Class of 2024 | President Cyril Ramaphosa has in his weekly newsletter, extended his best wishes to learners writing their matric exams, acknowledging the hard work, resilience and perseverance they have shown in preparing for this crucial milestone., , Today marks the commencement of the 2024 National Senior Certificate (NSC) exams, with over 880 000 candidates across South Africa sitting for their matric exams. , , "On behalf of the government, I wish all our learners well at this challenging and exciting time. The Class of 2024 entered Grade 8 at the height of the CO…
(2024-10-21). Matriculants encouraged to apply for NSFAS funding. sanews.gov.za Matriculants encouraged to apply for NSFAS funding | As the 2024 National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations kick-off today, Higher Education and Training Minister, Dr Nobuhle Pamela Nkabane, has reminded all matriculants to seize the opportunity to apply for funding through the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS). | "The application window will close on 15 December 2024, and there are now just 55 days to submit applications. Eligible students are urged to apply promptly to secure financial support for their post-school education," Nkabane said. | Nkabane extended well wishes to all matriculants, who…
(2024-10-21). Food poisoning incidents treated as national security threat. sanews.gov.za Food poisoning incidents treated as national security threat | The Department of Health has rebuffed claims that government is neglecting the issue of children dying from suspected food poisoning. | According to the department, the National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (NATJOINTS) is currently treating the recent spate of deaths as a national security threat. | "These increasing incidents in black communities have led to an unfortunate and unsubstantiated perception that authorities are turning a blind eye to this crisis, and seem not to care about what's happening to citizens. | "Contrary to th…
(2024-10-21). Presidential well wishes for matric Class of 2024. sanews.gov.za Presidential well wishes for matric Class of 2024 | President Cyril Ramaphosa has wished the matric Class of 2024 well for the National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations., , "As your parents, teachers, siblings, friends and neighbours, we are proud of all learners who have reached and are ready for this milestone., , "You started out as the Grade 1 Class of 2012 and have succeeded to this point with the help of so many people around you who are supporting and applauding the work you have put in up to this point., , "You are ready now to play back the knowledge you have acquired during these important years o…
(2024-10-21). Stay focused, stay off social media, Gwarube urges matrics. sanews.gov.za Stay focused, stay off social media, Gwarube urges matrics | Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube and Gauteng MEC for Education, Matome Chiloane, are monitoring the start of the 2024 NSC Exams in Soshanguve East Secondary School in Tshwane. | The National Senior Certificate Exams have started today, with learners writing languages, English and Afrikaans Paper 3. Just over 880 000 candidates from across South Africa will sit for this year's matric exams. | The exams will be concluded on 27 November 2024, and marking will commence immediately thereafter. | The Minister took the opportunity to speak to learner…
(2024-10-21). Foreign national nabbed for possession of counterfeit goods. sanews.gov.za Foreign national nabbed for possession of counterfeit goods | Collaboration between South African Police Service (SAPS) units has secured the arrest of a foreign national and the confiscation of counterfeit goods with an estimated value of R48 634. | On Saturday, 19 October, between 11: 00 and 21: 30, members from Provincial Organised Crime (in the Northern Cape), Provincial Flash (Firearms, Liquor and Second Hand Goods), Delportshoop and Koopmanfontein SAPS operationalised information in Delportshoop regarding the alleged sale of counterfeit goods. | Identified liquor outlets and shops were searched, and this led…
(2024-10-21). Luong Cuong Becomes New President of Vietnam. sputnikglobe.com BANGKOK (Sputnik) – The National Assembly of Vietnam has elected Luong Cuong as the new president of the country, the Vietnamese state news agency reported on Monday.
(2024-10-21). Russia-North Korea Cooperation Poses No Threat to South Korea's Security – Embassy. sputnikglobe.com SEOUL (Sputnik) – Cooperation between Russia and North Korea is being held in compliance with international law and is not aimed against security interests of South Korea, a spokesperson for the Russian embassy in Seoul told Sputnik on Monday.
(2024-10-21). Away from the EU: Serbia wants to join BRICS. unitedworldint.com The country's deputy prime minister announced sending a delegation to the summit in Kazan. BRICS is a real alternative to the European Union for Serbia. This was stated by Serbian Deputy Prime Minister Aleksandar Vulin in an interview with the German publication Berliner Zeitung. He emphasized that joining BRICS would be a serious alternative compared …
(2024-10-21). Acemoƒülu's neoliberal paradigm: The 'Fall of Nations' or the rise of dependency? unitedworldint.com The research the Nobel Prize was awarded to. By Oràßun Gà∂ktàºrk, Beijing / China While Daron Acemoƒülu is highly respected in the field of economics, especially in the West, his economic prescriptions and historical understanding, when examined in depth, serve to legitimize the global neoliberal order and conceal mechanisms of imperialist exploitation. Acemoƒülu's neoliberal perspective …
(2024-10-21). Reports: Israel Police, NSC warned of 'unusual activity by Hamas' before dawn on October 7. haaretz.com Israeli media reported that the Shin Bet warned several organizations about unusual telephone activity by Hamas. The report states that the Shin Bet wrote that the unusual activity might indicate a possible attack, the National Security Council denied receiving the warnings…
(2024-10-21). 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.
(2024-10-21). Wall Street Braces for Earnings Surge Amid Market Rally. devdiscourse.com Wall Street futures declined as investors anticipated a crucial week of earnings reports, which may influence the market's ongoing rally. Boeing's stock rose 3.6% amid potential wage deal votes ending a prolonged strike. Major companies, including International Business Machines and Tesla, will release quarterly earnings this week.
(2024-10-21). BREAST CANCER: Mulago warns men on increasing cases. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Specialists at Mulago National Referral Hospital have warned men to seek screening for breast cancer, as there has been a notable rise in the number of cases diagnosed at advanced stages. Speaking on Wednesday during the ongoing radiology health camp at the hospital, Dr. Kintu Luwaga, a Consultant Surgeon who …
(2024-10-21). 'Climate change requires us to do it faster': Global body flags risks of missing 2030 renewable energy target. channelnewsasia.com At this rate, the world will be unable to meet a target of tripling renewable energy capacity within the next six years, said the director-general of the International Renewable Energy Agency.
(2024-10-21). 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). Forest food industry takes root under China's canopy. ecns.cn China's forest food production has surpassed 200 million metric tons — about 140 kilograms per person — annually, making it the nation's third-largest agricultural product after grains and vegetables, the National Forestry and Grassland Administration said on Friday.
(2024-10-20). Xi pledges enhanced IP protection. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping has expressed China's willingness to further strengthen international cooperation in protecting intellectual property rights and contribute its wisdom and solutions to creating an international environment conducive to innovation and development.
(2024-10-21). Netanyahu arrest warrant and the ICC: What to expect next. middleeasteye.net 
Netanyahu arrest warrant and the ICC: What to expect next | Amid Israel's war on Gaza, why is the International Criminal Court taking its time? | | Karim Khan announces his request for arrest warrants from the Hague on 20 May 2024 (ICC) | It has been five months since the prosecutor of the International…
(2024-10-21). Thinking about the (new) paths of the Latin American left and right in a world in crisis. internationalviewpoint.org We are publishing the foreword written by Franck Gaudichaud and Éric Toussaint at the request of the Cuban magazine Temas for a book coordinated by Julio César Guanche, to be published in Argentina under the title Izquierdas y derechas en America latina. | – | / |
(2024-10-21). Austerity, dispossession and injustice: Facets of the debt crisis in Sri Lanka. cadtm.org
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