(2024-10-24). BRICS sign of shift in old world order — Indian top diplomat. tass.com Subrahmanyam Jaishankar stated that BRICS can help drive reforms of "existing institutions and mechanisms, particularly the UN Security Council, in both the permanent and non-permanent member categories"
(2024-10-24). Indian CEOs helped reach China breakthrough — Bloomberg. rt.com 
New Delhi's restrictions on Beijing were reportedly backfiring on businesses | Indian businesses may have contributed to the recent breakthrough between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping, Bloomberg has reported, citing sources. The two neighbors reached an agreement on a disputed border area in the Himalayas earlier this week. Modi and Xi held their first bilateral meeting in almost five years on Wednesday at the BRICS Summit in Kazan, Russia. | Indian CEOs pressured Modi's government for months to relax the restrictions on China imposed after a 2020 border clash, the publication wr…
(2024-10-24). Indian PM calls BRICS Summit productive. plenglish.com New Delhi, Oct 24 (Prensa Latina) Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi described the 16th BRICS Summit, which took place in Kazan, Russia, as very productive, and appreciated the meetings he held with several world leaders.
(2024-10-24). Polar Silk Route And Sino-India Arctic Geopolitics. infobrics.org In the 21st century, the Arctic region has become highly significant in terms of strategy, geopolitics, and economics. Science is playing a substantial role in the Arctic, raising global awareness about its distinct ecosystem and the ongoing geopolitical maneuvers by both Arctic and non-Arctic states…
(2024-10-24). President Ramaphosa delivers country statement at BRICS Summit. sanews.gov.za 
President Ramaphosa delivers country statement at BRICS Summit | By Neo Bodumela | Kazan, Russia: The BRICS Engagement and BRICS Plus platforms are an opportunity for countries to forge greater and deeper ties for development. | This is according to President Cyril Ramaphosa, who was delivering South Africa's country statement during the BRICS/Plus Countries First Session in Kazan, Russia. | The leaders of Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran and the United Arab Emirates are meeting for the first time since new members were invited to join BRICS during the Johannesburg BRICS Summit o…
(2024-10-24). School Index 2024: South Asia's Top 5 Schools are in India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. ummid.com South Asia's top 5 schools ae – 3 in India and 1 each in Pakistan and Sri Lanka, Carfax Education said while releasing the School Index 2024.
(2024-10-24). 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.
(2024-10-24). '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.
(2024-10-24). Indian Housing: Challenges and The Way-out. ummid.com As India's cities continue to expand, the traditional model of urban housing is proving to be increasingly untenable. But here is a solution.
(2024-10-24). Kamala Harris Michigan "town hall" host reveals only pre-determined questions allowed. indybay.org Maria Shriver, former California First Lady and journalist, has revealed that only "pre-determined questions" would be allowed for Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris, 60, at a town hall event in Michigan on Monday. A town hall event is a public meeting where people can ask questions and share their opinions.
(2024-10-24). Suspected terrorists arrested in Sri Lanka after Indian tip. rt.com 
An attack on Israeli tourists at a popular surfing resort was allegedly being plotted | Sri Lanka's anti-terrorism police have arrested two people suspected of plotting an attack on Israeli tourists, local media reported on Thursday. The island nation was tipped off about the threat by Indian intelligence services. | The suspects were taken into custody at the surfing resort of Arugam Bay in the eastern part of Sri Lanka. A police spokesman said the two individuals may have been planning to attack Israeli citizens at a building that is reportedly used as a synagogue. | Indian intelligence had reportedly identi…
(2024-10-24). An Indian Village Went From Hunting Amur Falcons To Being Their Biggest Protectors. Here's How Conservationists Can Harness The Power Of Persuasion #Indian #Village #Went #Hunting #Amur #Falcons #Being #Their #Biggest #Protectors. #Here's #Conservationists #Harness #Power #Persuasion #USA #Russia #Biden #Ukraine #War #Palestine #Gaza #Israel #. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Wildlife conservation is an exercise in human persuasion. It may seem counterintuitive that we hold the keys to the survival of wildlife, but 98% of all threatened …
(2024-10-24). Thousands evacuated as India's eastern coast braces for Cyclone Dana. aljazeera.com Flights to and from the capitals of Odisha and West Bengal will be suspended from Thursday evening to Friday morning.
(2024-10-24). Canadian PM to step down? Internal pressure mounts on Trudeau to quit as Liberal Leader amid growing party discontent. ptcnews.tv Justin Trudeau resignation news: Internal pressure on Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to resign as leader of the Liberal Party escalated on Wednesday during a closed-door caucus meeting on Parliament Hill, according to a report by CBC News.Liberal MPs used the meeting, part of their routine weekly caucus gatherings, to directly express their frustrations with Canadian PM Justin Trudeau. This session was marked by growing discontent within the party, as dissenting members pressed the prime minister for answers regarding his leadership.A faction of the party has given Trudeau until October 28 to decide his…
(2024-10-24). India : The Observatory mourns the death of G.N. Saibaba. fidh.org
(2024-10-24). Clarke Calls for Specialist Opener in Upcoming Border-Gavaskar Series. devdiscourse.com Former Australia captain Michael Clarke has called on selectors to choose a specialist opener for the Border-Gavaskar Test series against India, set to commence next month. Clarke is advocating for a batsman adaptable to the opening position instead of the out-of-form Steven Smith, who has struggled since assuming the opener role post-David Warner's retirement.
(2024-10-24). Nvidia and Reliance Industries Forge AI Revolution in India. devdiscourse.com Nvidia Corporation has announced a significant partnership with Reliance Industries, owned by billionaire Mukesh Ambani, to create advanced AI computing infrastructure in India. This initiative, officially disclosed by Nvidia's CEO Jensen Huang, aims to harness the potential of AI through a new data center powered by Nvidia's cutting-edge Blackwell AI chips.
(2024-10-24). Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang gets rock star treatment from India's tech enthusiasts. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-10-24). 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…
(2024-10-24). Califica primer ministro de India de productiva Cumbre de Brics. radiohc.cu La Habana, 24 oct (RHC) El primer ministro indio, Narendra Modi, calificó la decimosexta Cumbre de los Brics, que culmina hoy en Kazán, Rusia, de muy productiva con debates sobre diversos temas y apreció las reuniones que sostuvo con varios líderes mundiales.
(2024-10-24). Presidente de Bolivia critica desde Rusia bloqueo contra Cuba. radiohc.cu Kazán, 24 oct (RHC) El presidente de Bolivia, Luis Arce, deploró este jueves en la XVI Cumbre de los Brics (Bolivia, Rusia, India, China y Sudáfrica) en Kazán, el bloqueo económico, comercial y financiero de Estados Unidos contra Cuba.
(2024-10-24). ITFC to provide $3bn commodity financing to Pakistan. gnnhd.tv 
Finance Minister expressed his gratitude to IFTC for providing commodity financing to Pakistan for three years…
(2024-10-24). Sri Lankan SEP celebrates 85th birthday of veteran Trotskyist leader Nanda Wickremesinghe. wsws.org Jayasekara recalled how Wicks joined a precocious and politically far-sighted group of young revolutionaries who opposed the LSSP's great betrayal of 1964 and, under the ICFI's guidance, sought to lay bare its roots in Pabloite opportunism.
(2024-10-24). Sri Lankan delegation tells IMF and World Bank it will continue austerity onslaught. wsws.org The new JVP/NPP government has fully committed to the brutal IMF agenda initiated by the former Wickremesinghe regime to make working people pay for the crisis of Sri Lankan capitalism.
(2024-10-24). Why the Once Fabled Health of Punjabis Is in Decline. asia-pacificresearch.com
(2024-10-24). 77th Foundation Day of Azad Jammu, Kashmir celebrated today. gnnhd.tv 
Foundation Day is an important milestone in the history of Kashmir…
(2024-10-24). Hindistan'a yakla≈üan tropik fƒ±rtƒ±na nedeniyle 300 bin ki≈üi tahliye edildi. aa.com.tr Bengal Kà∂rfezi'nde olu≈üan tropik fƒ±rtƒ±naya kar≈üƒ± Hindistan'da okullarda eƒüitime ara verildi, tren seferleri iptal edildi, 300 bin ki≈üi gàºvenli bà∂lgelere tahliye edildi.
(2024-10-24). Hindistan'da tropik fƒ±rtƒ±na alarmƒ±: 300 bin ki≈üi tahliye edildi. yenisafak.com Hindistan Meteoroloji Dairesinden yapƒ±lan aà߃±klamada, ràºzgar hƒ±zƒ±nƒ±n saatte 100-120 kilometre olduƒüu, bugàºn geàß saatlerde veya yarƒ±n erken saatlerde àºlkenin doƒüu kƒ±yƒ±sƒ±ndan karaya ula≈ümasƒ±nƒ±n beklendiƒüi kaydedildi. | Hint basƒ±nƒ±ndaki haberlere gà∂re, àºlkenin doƒüusundaki Odi≈üa Eyaleti Ba≈übakanƒ± Mohan Charan Majhi,…
(2024-10-24). Supreme Court Upholds Lawful Demolition Practices Amid Contempt Allegations. devdiscourse.com The Supreme Court, on Thursday, dismissed a plea alleging contempt against authorities in Uttarakhand, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh for demolishing properties. A bench comprising Justices B R Gavai, P K Mishra, and K V Viswanathan stated that the plea, filed by an unrelated petitioner, could not be entertained.
(2024-10-24). Was Abu Obaida killed in Gaza? Rumor trends online. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – In the past few hours, many people on social media claimed that Abu Obaida the infamous spokesman for Hamas's military wing, Al-Qassam Brigades, was killed in an Israeli attack in the Gaza Strip. Social media users claimed allegedly citing "NBC" that Abu Obaida, whose identity isn't revealed to the public, was killed in a precise Israeli attack in Gaza.The rumors about Abu Obaida come days after Israel and Hamas announced the killing of leader Yahya Sinwar in Tal as Sultan, north of Rafah city. Before Sinwar, Hamas' former leader Ismail Haniyeh was killed in an Israeli attack in Tehran, Iran.NBC: Terro…
(2024-10-24). Gaza and Lebanon in focus as BRICS leaders call for ceasefire. newarab.com 
(2024-10-24). Israelis plan Gaza resettlement at conference on enclave border. newarab.com 
Hundreds of far-right The two-day event, held on 20-21 October under the slogan "Gaza is Ours, Forever", Jewish extremists meet in a closed military zone near the settlement of Be'eri, at the Gaza border, to call…
(2024-10-24). BRICS plans 'multi-currency system' to challenge U.S. dollar dominance: Understanding Russia's proposal. mronline.org The BRICS Cross-Border Payment Initiative (BCBPI) will use national currencies, instead of the U.S. dollar. Russia's finance ministry and central bank released a report detailing plans to transform the international monetary and financial system.
(2024-10-24). Africa's biggest airline plans to launch more flights from Russia. rt.com 
Kazan Airport is being considered as a second hub in the country for Ethiopian Airlines | Ethiopian Airlines has announced plans to increase the number of flights out of Russia and will emphasize expanding operations beyond Moscow. | Speaking at the Tatarstan — Ethiopia roundtable as part of the BRICS Summit on Tuesday, Michale Endale, the airline's area manager, revealed that the company aims to introduce more routes from Russian regional airports in the near future. | "We currently operate from your country, from Moscow, four times a week," Endale stated. "We want to increase the number of flights in th…
(2024-10-24). New centers of power, sovereign equality and Western coercion: What's in the BRICS Kazan Declaration. rt.com 
The document outlines the group's vision for global governance, economic development, and international cooperation | The BRICS nations approved a joint communique on Wednesday during the group's three-day summit in the Russian city of Kazan. The New centers of power | The group reaffirmed its commitment to promoting a multipolar world order where all nations have an equal…
(2024-10-24). Putin calls for UN Security Council reform. rt.com 
Newly empowered nations need greater representation at the global organization, the Russian president has said | The UN needs to adapt to the growing role of developing nations so that they are better represented, including on the Security Council, Russian President Vladimir Putin stated on Thursday. | Speaking at a session of the BRICS Outreach initiative during the summit hosted by Russia in the city of Kazan, Putin noted that the UN Charter had entered force on the same day in 1945. For almost eight decades, the document's principles "have served as the foundation of international relations and internationa…
(2024-10-24). West's belief it can defeat Russia 'a mere illusion' — Putin. rt.com 
The president has said the country's adversaries underestimate its history, unity, and strength of spirit | The West is using Ukraine to threaten Russia's security while believing in the "illusion" that it can inflict a strategic defeat on Moscow, Russian President Vladimir Putin has said. | Speaking at the extended Outreach/BRICS Plus format session in Kazan on Thursday, Putin stated that the emergence of a "more just world order" is being hampered by "forces accustomed to thinking and acting in the logic of domination over everything and everyone." | According to Putin, the West's "unlawful unilateral sancti…
(2024-10-24). US making 'big mistake' by weaponizing dollar — Putin. rt.com 
The greenback is only weakened by its politicization, the Russian president has said at the BRICS Summit | Weaponizing the US dollar is a big mistake, Russian President Vladimir Putin told a session at the BRICS Summit in Kazan on Wednesday. He made the remark following a harsh assessment on the currency's use as a political tool by the New Development Bank's (NDB) president, Dilma Rousseff. | According to Rousseff, the global geopolitics is being adversely affected by the use of the US dollar "as a weapon to change the living conditions of the population." | The vast wave of sanctions against Russia have forc…
(2024-10-24). BRICS' Currency Dilemma: A Necessary Quality Leap Beyond the Dollar. infobrics.org Unfortunately, bilateral trade in national currencies may impede the deepening of economic ties among BRICS countries. Hence, establishing an alternative medium of exchange is both essential and urgent…
(2024-10-24). Nuclear lobby on track to sabotage COP29. independentaustralia.net 
(2024-10-24). PDF of October 24 print issue. workers.org 
Download the PDF of October 24 print issue Yahya Al-Sinwar 1962-2024 His life will inspire many more to liberate Palestine Statements from WWP, Hamas ‚óÜ In the U.S. Indigenous Peoples Day: Boston, Philadelphia, Seattle Niles, Ohio: How workers beat back the KKK FIT students hang tough for Palestine ‚óÜ‚Around the . . . |
(2024-10-24). Trump campaign accuses UK Labour Party of election interference. newarab.com 
The Republican candidate's camp has filed a complaint with the Federal Election Commission in Washington, calling for an investigation into what it termed apparently ille…
(2024-10-24). Israeli Rights Group B'Tselem Says Israel Is Carrying Out an Ethnic Cleansing Campaign in Northern Gaza. scheerpost.com 
(2024-10-24). The West's support for Israel's genocide is destroying the world as we know it. mronline.org 
The old world is dying once again, but the U.S.-Israel axis is wrong to suggest it is slaying monsters. It is the monster.
(2024-10-24). Free speech, journalism and democracy in a time of genocide. mronline.org 
Last month in New York at separate forums, two senior Democrat figures—John Kerry and Hillary Clinton—pointed to what they saw as major problems: the First Amendment was 'an obstacle to building consensus', and the 'narrative' in the press needs to be (even more) 'consistent'.
(2024-10-24). Israeli military posts plan to murder last remaining journalists in northern Gaza. skwawkbox.org 
Habitually-lying rogue state puts targets on backs of surviving journalists exposing its war crimes and genocide After murdering more journalists in tiny Gaza than were killed in the whole of the Second World War or every war and conflict in the twenty-first century so far, Israel's military has broadcast its intention to murder the last …
(2024-10-24). Israel used US-linked SPICE 2000 in Beirut tower attack: expert. newarab.com 
A The ten-story block in Beirut's Tayouneh neighbourhood was flattened shortly after an evacuation order was issued by the Israeli army's Arabic spokesman Avichay Adraee. | The building was "completely destroyed", according to Lebanon's National News Agency. | Video captu…
(2024-10-24). Leaked Report Finds Israel Targeting UN Troops in Lebanon, Injured Several With White Phosphorus. scheerpost.com 
"UNIFIL Peacekeeper Patrols 'Blue Line'" by United Nations Photo is licensed under CC BY-ND 2.0. By The Cradle Israel's military has attacked UNIFIL troops deployed on the Lebanon—Israel border a dozen times, including possibly with white phosphorus, the Financial Times (FT) reported on 22 October. According to a confidential report prepared by a country contributing troops to the UN mission, …
(2024-10-24). Leaked Report Finds Israel Targeting UN Troops in Lebanon, Injured Several With White Phosphorus. scheerpost.com
(2024-10-24). Austin voices 'deep concern' over Israel strikes on Lebanon army. newarab.com 
Lebanon's military said Sunday that an Israeli strike had targeted the soldiers' vehicle in the country's south. | The dea…
(2024-10-24). Few expectations as France begins partners for Lebanon meeting. newarab.com 
France has
(2024-10-24). Israel committed 'countless' war crimes in Lebanon in one month. newarab.com 
(2024-10-24). Turkey extends role in Lebanon UN peacekeeping mission. newarab.com 
The Turkey has contributed to
(2024-10-24). In West Africa, Canadian mining firms come up against bloc of independent states. mronline.org 
An increasingly assertive group of African nations are constraining the ability of Canadian companies to profit from resources.
(2024-10-24). 34 million seniors in Medicare Advantage plans face rude awakening. mronline.org October 15 marks the first day of open enrollment in Medicare Advantage (MA) plans—a time that will deliver chaos and confusion for many of the 34 million seniors who depend on these plans to pay their healthcare bills.
(2024-10-24). IMF forecasts low growth and calls for unending government spending cuts. wsws.org The best-case scenario in the World Economic Outlook report was that medium-term global growth would remain lacklustre at 3.1 percent.
(2024-10-24). Fighting for More Evidence of Assange's Political Persecution. scheerpost.com 
(2024-10-24). How Billionaire Investors Are Disrupting the US Housing Market. scheerpost.com 
(2024-10-24). Patrick Lawrence: Harris Comes Out of the Closet on Israel. scheerpost.com 
(2024-10-24). 'This Is Workplace Democracy': Strike Continues as Boeing Workers Reject Contract Offer. scheerpost.com 
(2024-10-24). Patrick Lawrence: Harris Comes Out of the Closet on Israel. scheerpost.com Vice President Harris met with President Herzog of Israel during the MSC 2024. Office of the Vice President of the United States, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons By Patrick Lawrence / Original to ScheerPost Well, Kamala Harris has had her fun with all those "progressive" voters, in and at the edge of the Democratic Party, …
(2024-10-24). Palladium futures on the rise amid potential sanctions against this metal from Russia. tass.com Palladium prices gained 9.85% to $1,169.53 per ounce…
(2024-10-24). Nigerian leader sacks officials in major reshuffle. rt.com 
(2024-10-24). Is North Korea about to attack the South while supplying troops for Russia? rt.com 
A series of events and speculation has stirred debate over what's happening on the Korean Peninsula | A series of coinciding events has prompted alarmists and incompetent experts to state that "the Korean Peninsula is on the brink of war." While there is always a possibility that any incident may escalate into an armed conflict, and the risk is never either zero or 100%, at this point there is no need for undue concern. Below, we will discuss the incidents — which, taken together, may indeed disturb anyone who is less familiar with the complexities of the situation in Korea — in more detail. | So…
(2024-10-24). 'Theft' of sovereign assets now US government policy — Moscow. rt.com 
President Joe Biden announced on Wednesday that frozen Russian funds will be leveraged to support Ukraine | Washington's use of the proceeds from frozen Russian assets to repay a $20 billion loan to Ukraine shows that the US has advanced "theft" to the level of government policy, the Russian Embassy in the US has said. | On Wednesday, President Joe Biden
(2024-10-24). Seven NATO members oppose Ukraine membership — Politico. rt.com 
Some countries are following the lead of the US and Germany in "slow-walking" Kiev's request to join, the outlet has reported | A group of NATO members led by the US and Germany are reluctant to extend an invitation to Ukraine to join the military bloc anytime soon, Politico reported on Wednesday, citing sources. | Last week, Ukraine's Vladimir Zelensky presented his 'victory plan', which included a demand for immediate NATO membership. However, four unnamed US and NATO officials have reportedly told Politico that Berlin and Washington are "slow-walking" the request, adding that "key alliance members are worri…
(2024-10-24). Western Europeans biggest losers from Russia sanctions — senior Brazilian official. rt.com 
Celso Amorim, the top foreign policy adviser to President Lula da Silva, says the language of punishment doesn't work in international relations | Western European nations have shot themselves in the foot with their sanctions against Russia, a top foreign policy adviser to Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva believes. Celso Amorim has argued that decoupling from relatively inexpensive Russian fossil fuels has dealt a serious blow to the economies of those nations. | The US, UK, EU, Canada, Australia and several other countries have imposed numerous rounds of sweeping economic restrictions on Russia s…
(2024-10-24). Striking Boeing workers reject wage offer. rt.com 
A weeks-long work stoppage has added to the company's huge losses and halted production of several best-selling planes | Boeing workers have rejected the US aerospace giant's latest contract offer, extending a nearly six-week strike which has crippled the already struggling planemaker. | Some 64% of workers voted to reject the new contract, the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM), the union representing 33,000 Boeing staff in Washington, Oregon and California, said on X (formerly Twitter) on Wednesday. | "We remain on strike," IAM District 751 President Jon Holden said after the…
(2024-10-24). Only good Russian is a dead one — Ukrainian mayor. rt.com 
The mayor of Lviv, Andrey Sadovoy, made the claim in response to a meeting organized by exiles from Russia | "Good Russians" can be only found in graveyards, the mayor of the Western Ukrainian city of Lviv, Andrey Sadovoy, has said. | The official made the remarks in response to a forum organized in his city by a group of Russian exiles who support Kiev's war effort against their home country. | The event included former Russian MP Ilya Ponomarev, who claims to represent ostensibly Russian militias fighting on the Ukrainian side of the conflict with Moscow. Russia considers the militias to be terrorist organiz…
(2024-10-24). Russian parliament ratifies security treaty with North Korea. rt.com 
Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin claimed this week that thousands of Pyongyang's troops had arrived on Russian soil | The Russian State Duma, the lower chamber of the parliament, has ratified a bilateral treaty with North Korea which President Vladimir Putin signed during his visit to Pyongyang in June and submitted to the chamber earlier this month. | The agreement, which was approved on Thursday, outlines the comprehensive cooperation that the two countries intend to maintain, including on national security issues. Its provisions state that neither side will enter treaties with third parties that infringe on the…
(2024-10-24). Seven NATO members against Ukraine membership — Politico. rt.com Several other countries are following the lead of the US and Germany in "slow-walking" Kiev's request to join, the report says | A sizable group of NATO members led by the US and Germany are reluctant to extend an invitation to Ukraine anytime soon, Politico reported on Wednesday, citing sources. | Last week, Ukraine's Vladimir Zelensky presented his 'victory plan', which included a demand to be immediately invited into the US-led military bloc. However, the Politico article, citing four unnamed US and NATO officials, said that Berlin and Washington are "slow-walking" this request, adding that "key alliance me…
(2024-10-24). Western Europeans biggest losers from Russia sanctions — senior Brazilian official. rt.com Celso Amorim, the top foreign policy adviser to President Lula da Silva, says the language of punishment doesn't work in international relations | Western European nations have shot themselves in the foot with their sanctions against Russia, a top foreign policy adviser to Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva believes. Celso Amorim argued that decoupling from relatively inexpensive Russian fossil fuels has dealt a serious blow to the economies of those nations. | The US, UK, EU, Canada, Australia and several other countries have imposed numerous rounds of sweeping economic restrictions on Russia since…
(2024-10-24). Ukrainian mayor attacks pro-Kiev Russians. rt.com The only place "good Russians" can be found is in the cemetery, Lviv's Andrey Sadovoy has claimed | "Good Russians" can be only found in graveyards, the mayor of the Western Ukrainian city of Lviv, Andrey Sadovoy, has said. | The official made the remarks in response to a forum organized in his city by a group of Russian exiles who support Kiev's war effort against their home country. | The event included former Russian MP Ilya Ponomarev, who claims to represent ostensibly Russian militias fighting on the Ukrainian side of the conflict with Moscow. Russia considers the militias to be terrorist organizations op…
(2024-10-24). Ex-US marine denies smearing Harris campaign at Russia's behest — WaPo. rt.com 
A Washington Post article alleges John Mark Dougan targeted US voters with deepfakes | A former US marine has orchestrated a "misinformation" campaign targeting the team of Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris at Russia's behest, the Washington Post has claimed, citing documents provided by an unidentified European intelligence service. John Mark Dougan, however, has denied any ties to the Russian government, suggesting that the paper relied on fabricated materials. | According to a package of over 150 documents reviewed by…
(2024-10-24). Both US presidential candidates are 'idiots' — Lukashenko. rt.com 
The Belarusian leader has branded the American election a "terrible and stupid" show | Neither Democrat Kamala Harris nor Republican Donald Trump could possibly get elected in Belarus or Russia, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said on Wednesday, calling both candidates "idiots." | Lukashenko made the remarks in an
(2024-10-24). How Biden's Middle East policy helped fuel a regional war. newarab.com 
The Biden administration responded optimistically to The White House immediately However, Israeli Prime Minister Be…
(2024-10-24). US Arab film festival to screen authentic films from the region. newarab.com 
After pausing last year's film series due to Israel's The 28th edition of the festival will open with a Palestinian film from Gaza at the Palace of Fine Arts in the city's Marina District, and close w…
(2024-10-24). War-stricken Sudan battles cholera and other deadly diseases. newarab.com 
(2024-10-24). Family of Israeli soldier killed in Gaza told to remove cross. newarab.com 
The family of a David Bogdanovskyi was killed in December during Israel's His family told Israeli media that they were ordered by the Public Council for Commemoration of Fallen Soldiers in the…
(2024-10-24). FBI probes classified docs leak on Israeli plans to strike Iran. newarab.com 
(2024-10-24). Iranian IRGC general charged in murder plot of dissident in US. newarab.com 
(2024-10-24). Iraq says it killed top Islamic State group figure. newarab.com 
Iraqi forces have killed nine
(2024-10-24). Ireland to restrict trade with occupied Palestinian territories. newarab.com 
The
(2024-10-24). Israeli army bans radical 'Messiah' patch from uniforms. newarab.com 
The Israeli Army Chief of Staff
(2024-10-24). Mia Khalifa 'warns U.S. soldiers against fighting for Israel'. newarab.com 
(2024-10-24). Moroccan TV condemned for casting Israeli-Moroccan actress. newarab.com 
Moroccan "She's a war criminal who supports the annihilation of Gaza. There's no difference between her and Netanyahu (Israeli PM)", argued Mohamed El-Ghafri, a pro-Palestine activis…
(2024-10-24). Netanyahu swerves US calls to reject genocidal 'General's Plan'. newarab.com 
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu resisted calls from top US officials to publicly disavow the so-called ' The Israeli leader and top aide Ron Dermer denied that the plan was being implemented in talks with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday, but sidestepped the top US diplomat's urging for a public clarification, according to The Times of Israel, citing an unnamed US official. | The talks came amid Isr…
(2024-10-24). Sudanese civil society call for urgent civilian protection. newarab.com 
(2024-10-24). Turkey says three dead, five injured after attack at TUSAS site. newarab.com 
The mayor of Kahramankazan, Slim Cirpanoglu, told Turkish TV channel Tele1 that three people were killed and five wounded in the attack. | In a social media post on X Int…
(2024-10-24). UK PM Starmer meets UK-Palestinian families after Gaza criticism. newarab.com 
UK Prime Minister Starmer and Deputy Prime Minister
(2024-10-24). X admits 'error' reinstating Khashoggi murder suspect's account. newarab.com 
Social media platform The account of "Due to an error the suspension was originally lif…
(2024-10-24). From Gaza to media scandals: Starmer's disastrous first 100 days. newarab.com 
(2024-10-24). The Gambling Industry's Cynical Play For Your Vote. progressivehub.net AMOS BARSHAD | THE LEVER…
(2024-10-24). The U.S. Isn't Moving Right — The Democrats Are. progressivehub.net BRANKO MARCETIC | JACOBIN…
(2024-10-24). Call for global investors to register for post MTBPS engagement. sanews.gov.za Call for global investors to register for post MTBPS engagement | Global investors, who wish to participate in engagements on the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) after it has been delivered by the Minister of Finance, have been encouraged to register for the roadshows that will be led by National Treasury., , Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana will present the 2024 Medium Term Budget Policy Statement (2024 MTBPS) to Parliament on Wednesday, 30 October 2024., , "The Republic of South Africa, rated Ba2/BB-/BB- (Moody's/S&P/Fitch) has mandated Absa and J.P. Morgan to arrange a Global Investor Call (GIC) a…
(2024-10-24). Call for global investors to register for post MTBPS engagement. sanews.gov.za Call for global investors to register for post MTBPS engagement | Global investors, who wish to participate in engagements on the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) after it has been delivered by the Minister of Finance, have been encouraged to register for the roadshows that will be led by National Treasury., , Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana will present the 2024 Medium Term Budget Policy Statement (2024 MTBPS) to Parliament on Wednesday, 30 October 2024., , "The Republic of South Africa, rated Ba2/BB-/BB- (Moody's/S&P/Fitch) has mandated Absa and J.P. Morgan to arrange a Global Investor Call (GIC) a…
(2024-10-24). ITV removes Big Brother episode over pro-Palestine t-shirt, apologises to anti-Palestinians. skwawkbox.org 
Broadcaster apologises and edits footage after complaints from pro-Israel groups yet allows right-wing views unchecked ITV has removed, edited and re-published an episode of its 'Big Brother' series in which a contestant wore a t-shirt in supporting Palestine. Psychologist Ali Bromley wore a shirt showing the watermelon that has become a symbol of Palestinian resistance …
(2024-10-24). California Keeps Driving Up Gas Prices With 'Layers And Layers' Of Green Rules And Regs. wattsupwiththat.com "There are two reasons that gas is more expensive in California, and neither of them have to do with price gouging. The first reason, which we're all very familiar with, is the extra taxes that are added on," Edward Ring, the director of water and energy policy for the California Policy Center, told the DCNF. "When you take all of the state taxes, fees and programs, you're going to add another $1.23 to the price of a gallon of gas, and that's not including the 18 cents a gallon of federal excise tax."
(2024-10-24). EXCLUSIVE IA INTERVIEW: One Nation's James Ashby's contentious abortion views. independentaustralia.net 
(2024-10-24). Putin opposes 'fist law' in international affairs. tass.com "The goal of BRICS is to enhance the significance of international law," the Russian president stressed…
(2024-10-24). World already lives as one family, but families are not without quarrels — Putin. tass.com At the same time, the Russian President emphasized that BRICS considered the creation of "a favorable climate in a common home" as one of its goals…
(2024-10-24). Putin proposes discussing idea of creating BRICS own economic platform. tass.com According to the Russian leader, the goal of this platform is to increase investment flows to the BRICS countries, the Global South and East, and to focus on investing in large infrastructure and technology projects in those countries…
(2024-10-24). Comicomment: Closer BRICS cooperation fuels more inclusive development. ecns.cn BRICS is not merely a political or economic cooperation mechanism but a platform for diverse nations to work together on common goals of development and prosperity. The newly expanded group is expected to strengthen cooperation among nations of the Global South and advance efforts to face those challenges and improve global governance toward greater equity and inclusiveness.
(2024-10-24). Brazil presents the Ministry of Health's action plan to achieve goals of the 2030 Agenda. tvbrics.com 
Health Minister emphasised the need for broad-based action involving all spheres of government…
(2024-10-24). Netherlands Faces Challenge with 2030 Climate Goal. devdiscourse.com The Netherlands may fall short of its 2030 climate objective unless it takes increased action, according to a report by PBL, the country's government climate policy adviser.
(2024-10-24). Iran spares no opportunity to reaffirm sovereignty over Persian Gulf islands: FM. presstv.ir The Iranian foreign minister says Tehran does not spare any opportunity to reiterate its sovereignty over the three islands in the Persian Gulf.
(2024-10-24). 'We'll be talking about the future of negotiations', says Rabuka on New Caledonia mission. asiapacificreport.nz By Susana Suisuiki, RNZ Pacific journalist in Apia Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says he will take a back seat in the upcoming Pacific leaders' fact-finding mission to New Caledonia, which was postponed from earlier in the year. Leaders from the Cook Islands, Tonga, and Solomon Islands make up a group called the Pacific Islands…
(2024-10-24). 2024 Jharkhand Polls: Irfan Ansari, Rameshwar Oraon in Congress 1st list. ummid.com The Congress Party Monday released its first list of 21 candidates for the 2024 Jharkhand Assembly Elections.
(2024-10-24). 2024 Maharashtra Polls: Hasan Mushrif, Najib Mulla in NCP (Ajit Pawar) first list. ummid.com The Nationalist Congress Party (Ajit Pawar) Wednesday released a list of 38 candidates who will contest the 2024 Maharashtra Assembly Elections on the party's 'Clock' symbol.
(2024-10-24). Ab Sattar, Dada Bhuse in Shinde Sena 1st list for 2024 Maharashtra Polls. ummid.com Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde) Wednesday released its first list of 45 candidates for the 2024 Maharashtra Vidhan Sabha Chunav.
(2024-10-24). Tragedy Strikes as Water Tank Collapse Claims Five Lives in Pimpri Chinchwad. devdiscourse.com A devastating water tank collapse in Pimpri Chinchwad, Maharashtra, has raised the death toll to five as two additional laborers succumbed to their injuries on Thursday, according to a police official.
(2024-10-24). Political Tensions Rise in Bandra East as Zeeshan Siddique Faces Shiv Sena Opposition. devdiscourse.com Bandra East MLA Zeeshan Siddique has publicly criticized the Shiv Sena (UBT) for fielding a candidate in his constituency in the upcoming Maharashtra elections. His comments hinted at underlying tensions, responding to old political alliances breaking down.
(2024-10-24). Elite US Economist Warns: Dollar System Is Weakening As Gold BRICS Rise. popularresistance.org More and more countries around the world, particularly in the Global South, are seeking alternatives to the US dollar-dominated financial system, as part of an international drive known as de-dollarization. | Many Western media outlets and pundits, however, have argued that de-dollarization is overblown. | One of such naysayers is New York Times columnist Paul Krugman, a centrist economist who was awarded the so-called "Nobel Prize" in economics (which in reality is issued by Sweden's conservative central bank). | In a 2023 article, Krugman claimed to "debunk" the critics of the dollar system, asserting that "the…
(2024-10-24). De-dollarization strategic necessity: Putin. ummid.com Russian President Putin said de-dollarization and boosting trade settlements in national currencies between members of the BRICS group is a strategic necessity.
(2024-10-24). Kazakhstan sees BRICS as one of driving forces of global progress — Kazakh President. tass.com Kassym-Jomart Tokayev noted that BRICS has become a global center of international attraction, which is of interest to many countries seeking mutually beneficial cooperation…
(2024-10-24). Palestine looking to join BRICS, president Abbas says. tass.com According to Mahmoud Abbas, while the willingness on the part of quite a number of countries to join BRICS indicates "an urgent need to establish a balanced and just world order," the existing international system "demonstrates the inability to resolve crises raging globally, in particular the Palestinian issue"
(2024-10-24). China to build first-class industrial workforce by 2035 for national rejuvenation. tvbrics.com 
The initiative to foster skilled artisans and modernise vocational education aims to boost industrial talent and drive national growth…
(2024-10-24). Big Fan of BRICS: Serbia Favors Cooperation With BRICS Over Stifling Political Agenda. sputnikglobe.com Serbian International Economic Cooperation Minister Nenad Popovic joined Sputnik on the sidelines of the 2024 BRICS Summit in Russia's city of Kazan to share his opinion on the remarkable achievements of the group and the future that lies ahead for BRICS countries.
(2024-10-24). UN: Lebanon's economy will shrink by 9.2% in 2024 due to war. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – The United Nations, an international organization aimed at maintaining peace and security, developing friendly relations among nations, and fostering international cooperation, warned that Lebanon's economy will shrink by 9.2% in 2024 due to the Israeli war.Lebanon's economy is suffering significantly: The UN stated that Lebanon's economy is expected to shrink by 9.2% in 2024 due to the Israeli war and the fact that the country's economy has been suffering since years. | According to Agence France-Presse (AFP), the United Nations warned that the ongoing conflict between Lebanon and Israel will a…
(2024-10-24). Lebanon: Frequently asked questions about international humanitarian law, the protection of civilians, and our work in conflict. icrc.org
(2024-10-24). 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.
(2024-10-24). Russian national football team set for friendly match against Brunei on November 15. tass.com The Russian national football team is currently 34th in the world's governing body of football (FIFA) World Ranking and Brunei occupies the 184th position of the ratings list…
(2024-10-24). Over 300 journalists gather for Putin's press conference in Kazan. tass.com The Russian president regularly meets with the media following his foreign visits and major international events; the scale of today's press conference stems from the fact that the Russian president is the host of the summit…
(2024-10-24). Brazil opposes introduction of unilateral sanctions — foreign minister. tass.com Mauro Vieira emphasized that only the UNSC can impose international restrictions on any country…
(2024-10-24). Russia's national football team remains in 34th place in new FIFA World Rankings. tass.com The FIFA World Ranking is still topped by Argentina (1,883.5 points), which is followed by France in 2nd place (1,859.85 points) and Spain in 3rd place (1,844.33 points)…
(2024-10-24). Kazakhstan supports Russia in creating equal, indivisible security in Eurasia. tass.com According to Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, Kazakhstan also supports China's initiative in the area of global security, aiming to maintain international stability, the protection of sovereignty, the use of multilateral approaches and the peaceful resolution of conflicts…
(2024-10-24). Syrian Football Association inks deal on friendly match with Russian team next month. tass.com The Russian national football team is currently 34th in the world's governing body of football World Ranking and Syria occupies the 93rd position of the ratings list…
(2024-10-24). Russia's UN envoy sees West interpreting UN Charter on Donbass selectively. tass.com Dmitry Polyansky emphasized that Russia's permanent mission to the United Nations has resisted attempts to distort facts in the international arena…
(2024-10-24). Students With Special Educational Needs Are Years Behind Their Peers They Need Specialist Teachers In Mainstream Classrooms #Students #Special #Educational #Needs #Years #Behind #Their #Peers #They #Need #Specialist #Teachers #Mainstream #Classrooms #Investment #Fund #Contract #Company #Employee. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | A new report from the National Audit Office into special educational needs provision in England has concluded that despite a significant increase investment over the …
(2024-10-24). Politics at the Toronto International Film Festival 2024. peoplesworld.org 
TORONTO — The Toronto International Film Festival was back in full swing this year with its full line up of 278 films from over 60 countries. But this year it was not without its share of protests and political drama. In a world where the collective West (which of course includes Canada) is aggressively defending …
(2024-10-24). Russian Man to Stand Trial in Germany for Murdering Ukrainian Soldiers. themoscowtimes.com The 57-year-old Russian national was arrested in April after the two Ukrainian soldiers were found stabbed to death at a shopping center.
(2024-10-24). Ukraine Accuses Russian Troops of Executing 4 POWs. themoscowtimes.com Ukrainian prosecutors said the four national guard servicemen were captured on Oct. 6 near the Donetsk region town of Selydove.
(2024-10-24). 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
(2024-10-24). Russia-Ukraine International Armed Conflict: Missing a pastry-scented home. icrc.org
(2024-10-24). 7th China import expo attracts record Fortune500, industry leading participants. ecns.cn The 7th China International Import Expo (CIIE), to be held in Shanghai this November, has attracted a record number of 297 Fortune Global 500 enterprises and industry leading companies this year, according to the Ministry of Commerce on Wednesday.
(2024-10-24). 5G application speeds up digital transformation of Chinese industries. ecns.cn China has integrated 5G applications into about 76 of the 97 national economic categories, indirectly generating output of about 14 trillion yuan, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology announced Wednesday.
(2024-10-24). Iran joins Belt and Road Energy Partnership. ecns.cn Iran became the 34th country to become a member of the Belt and Road Energy Partnership (BREP), announced by China's National Energy Administration on Wednesday at the ongoing Third Belt and Road Energy Ministerial Conference held in Qingdao, Shandong province.
(2024-10-24). Xi says China always bears Global South in mind. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping said Thursday that no matter how the international situation changes, China always bears the Global South in mind and is rooted in the Global South.
(2024-10-24). Opening-up of energy sector to expand further. ecns.cn China will further expand its opening-up in the energy sector, engage in extensive international cooperation and contribute to a more stable global energy supply.
(2024-10-24). Country completes world's longest shipment of LH2. ecns.cn China National Offshore Oil Corp recently completed the world's longest-ever shipment of liquid hydrogen, which traveled from Europe to China and was completed on Tuesday, marking a significant milestone in global energy transport.
(2024-10-24). IMF warns of challenges to global growth. ecns.cn The International Monetary Fund has warned about the global economic outlook, downgrading its growth projections and highlighting many challenges, from escalating geopolitical conflicts to the looming threat of increased trade protectionism.
(2024-10-24). Import expo to boost openness, market access. ecns.cn The 7th China International Import Expo is a significant effort by the world's second-largest economy to enhance its high-level openness and provide the world with access to its super-sized market.
(2024-10-24). Intense academic agenda during COP16 in Colombia. plenglish.com The Ministry of Science of Colombia proposes a panel of experts who will discuss the advances, learnings and lessons learnt in the recognition, protection and use of traditional and ancestral knowledge systems; the Autonomous University of the West proposes several activities such as the International Meeting Economies for Life 2024 and the National Seminar on Forests; while the National Planning Directorate prepared talks about Agricultural Extension at the service of climate-adapted agriculture and Rural Communities protectors of Agrobiodiversity, among others. | Prior to the event, the Secretary of Education…
(2024-10-24). Canada slashes immigration target by 21% after record growth. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government is reducing newcomer inflow for the first time in more than a decade, bringing in a new era for a country that historically welcomed large numbers of immigrants.Canada is poised to reduce its annual permanent-resident target to around 395,000 for next year, down 21% from the previous aim of half a million announced last year, according to a government official who asked not to be identified in order to discuss matters that are not yet public.The annual target will be reduced further to around 380,000 in 2026 and 365,000 in 2027. The National Post initiall…
(2024-10-24). The economic crisis in Europe and new opportunities for Turkish Stream and the whole of Türkiye. uwidata.com By Ihsan Sefa (retired colonel, Turkish Armed Forces) The situation in the Turkish economy in recent years is far from ideal. According to the Central Bank of the Republic of Türkiye, inflation in August was 51.97 percent compared to August last year. Why is our economy in trouble? Türkiye is not characterized by a wealth …
(2024-10-24). The testament and last will of Yahya Sinwar. uwidata.com The leader of Hamas Yahya Sinwar was martyred by Israeli forces. The images showing Sinwar fighting until the last drop of his blood deeply affected the people all around the world. The testament of Sinwar, who made history with his life and resistance, was published after his martyrdom. We share this political and moral manifesto …
(2024-10-24). SWIRMO: Building International Humanitarian Law into Military Planning and Operational Practices. icrc.org
(2024-10-24). Philippines: International humanitarian law handbook turned over to BARMM Parliament. icrc.org
(2024-10-24). Frontex: Act to Save Lives at Sea. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Médécins Sans Frontières rescue crew help a man on board following a rescue in the central Mediterranean Sea, September 20, 2024. | © 2024 Mohamad Cheblak/MSF | Frontex, the EU border agency, does not normally inform nongovernmental rescue ships in the Mediterranean when it spots boats in distress or regularly issue emergency alerts.This has contributed to avoidable delays and tragic shipwrecks as well as to people being forcibly returned to countries where they face abuse.A new campaign asks Frontex to uphold its EU and international law obligations and our shared humanity by pri…
(2024-10-24). Film from Mohawk actor/writer/director set for national release. windspeaker.com
(2024-10-24). The testament and last will of Yahya Sinwar. unitedworldint.com In his own words. The leader of Hamas Yahya Sinwar was martyred by Israeli forces. The images showing Sinwar fighting until the last drop of his blood deeply affected the people all around the world. The testament of Sinwar, who made history with his life and resistance, was published after his martyrdom. We share this …
(2024-10-24). Pennsylvania high court gives voters provisional option if their mail ballots get rejected. whyy.org Pennsylvania's highest court on Wednesday said people whose mail ballots are rejected for not following technical procedures in state law can cast provisional ballots, a decision sure to affect some of the thousands of mail-in votes likely to be rejected this fall. | The Supreme Court ruled 4-3 that Butler County's Republican-majority election board must count provisional ballots that were cast by two voters after they learned their mail-in ballots were voided because they arrived without mandatory secrecy envelopes. | The decision was a legal defeat for the Republican National Committee and the state Republican…
(2024-10-24). COAS visits PAF operational base, observes Multinational Exercise Indus Shield. gnnhd.tv 
Exercise Indus Shield highlights Pakistan's commitment to regional security and its role in promoting joint operational readiness among allied nations…
(2024-10-24). CPJ, partners support US Congress call to let international media access Gaza independently. CPJ Staff
(2024-10-24). Cambodia: Joint statement urging World Bank action on civil society reprisals. fidh.org In recent months, there has been a worrying escalation in the Cambodian government's repression of critical voices, as part of a broader crackdown on civil society. The undersigned organisations, including International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and World Organisation against Torture (OMCT) within the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, urge World Bank President Ajay Banga to condemn the Cambodian government's assault on human rights groups, (…) | – |
(2024-10-24). DRC: The renewal of ICC investigations in North-Kivu raises new hopes for victims. fidh.org
(2024-10-24). IOC President Bach awards Museveni honorary gold medal. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | The President of International Olympic Committee (IOC), Thomas Bach, has recognized the effort of Uganda's president to contribute to the growth of sports by awarding him a medal. Bach awarded President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni an honorary gold medal during his Wednesday visit to the State House in Entebbe. The IOC …
(2024-10-24). General Court Martial sentences NUP supporters for treachery. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The General Court Martial in Makindye has sentenced 16 National Unity Platform (NUP) supporters to three months and 22 days in prison on charges of treachery and possession of 13 explosive devices. The convicts were also cautioned for the illegal possession of ammunition. The individuals sentenced are Olivia Lutaaya, Rashid …
(2024-10-24). Uganda Breweries joins other partners in cleaning up Portbell landing site. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | To address the unrelenting sanitation needs at the Portbell Landing site in Luzira Uganda Breweries Limited has embarked on a cleaning exercise together with other partners; Rotaract Club of Luzira, National Environment Management Authority (NEMA), the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) and others to restore the cleanliness at the …
(2024-10-24). Uganda, South Sudan leaders meet to address cross-border challenges. independent.co.ug 
Kitgum, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda and South Sudan leaders have convened in Kitgum Municipality, Northern Uganda, to discuss mutual interests and challenges along their international border points. The two-day meeting, which began on Tuesday, has attracted leaders from five districts in Northern Uganda: Karenga, Kitgum, Lamwo, Amuru, and Kabong. They are meeting with counterparts …
(2024-10-24). Peru: Amid environmental protests, prime minister flies to Australia to promote mining. greenleft.org.au 
The Peruvian government will send a delegation to the International Mining and Resources Conference to be held in Sydney over October 29‚Äí31, to promote foreign investment in the country's mining sector, reports Ben Radford.