(2024-10-26). Rising dangers of imperial+sub-imperial partnering. cadtm.org Following the Johannesburg BRICS summit in August 2023, the new 'BRICS+' — whose leadership will be hosted by Vladimir Putin in Kazan from October 22-24 — now consist of not only Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, but also Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran and the United Arab Emirates — with Saudi Arabia potentially joining before 2024 ends, in the event Donald Trump is not elected U.S. President on November 5.
| And on November 18-19 in Rio de Janeiro, Inácio Lula da Silva will welcome leaders of (…) | – | /…
(2024-10-26). Uganda joins BRICS as Kampala Roots for New Strategic Partnerships. plusnews.ug Uganda, on Thursday, officially joined BRICS as partner state, allowing Kampala more opportunities to cooperate with an economic grouping looking to challenge a Western-led global status quo. The new partnership status follows months of speculation about Uganda's interest in joining the group, which consists of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. In a three-day-long …
(2024-10-26). 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.
(2024-10-26). 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.
(2024-10-26). 2024 Maha Polls: Advay Hirey to take on Dada Bhuse in Malegaon Outer. ummid.com Advay Hirey Patil has been fielded by Shiv Sena (UBT) as INDIA alliance candidate against Sena stalwart and cabinet minister Dada Bhuse, the party has confirmed.
(2024-10-26). Workers Struggles: Asia, Australia and the Pacific. wsws.org Construction workers in Thailand protest unpaid wages; India: Punjab road transport workers demand permanent jobs and equal pay; Australia: Qantas maintenance engineers strike for pay rise; New South Wales public hospital mental health doctors threaten to resign during pay dispute.
(2024-10-26). 'Does a Dalit's life have no value?': The murder of a teenage girl in India. aljazeera.com The 14-year-old's family members say she was raped and murdered. As they seek justice, tensions erupt in their village.
(2024-10-26). New Zealand inflict India's first home Test series defeat in 13 years. aljazeera.com New Zealand seal the three-match series – their first in India – with a 113-run win in the second Test in Pune.
(2024-10-26). Biden apology for Indian abuses interrupted by Gaza protester. newarab.com 
"This to me is one of the most consequential things I've ever had an opportunity to do in my whole career," Biden said in his apology at an outdoor football and track field in Laveen Villag…
(2024-10-26). 'Exercise restraint, return to the path of dialogue & diplomacy': India after Israeli strikes on Iran. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: India expressed concern on Saturday over rising Middle Eastern tensions following Israel's attacks on Iran. In a statement, the Ministry of External Affairs stated, "We are deeply concerned by the evolving escalation in West Asia and its ramifications for peace and stability in the region and beyond. We reiterate our call to all concerned to exercise restraint and return to the path of dialogue and diplomacy." "The ongoing hostilities are to nobody's benefit, even as innocent hostages and civilian populations continue to suffer. Our Missions in the region are in contact with the Indian community,"
(2024-10-26). US hires chartered flight, sends back Indians staying in country illegally. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: The United States hired a chartered flight to deport Indians who were illegally staying in the country, according to the Department of Homeland Security, which stated that this was done in collaboration with the Indian government.The charter flight was sent to India on October 22, the department announced on Friday. "Indian nationals without a legal basis to remain in the United States are subject to swift removal, and intending migrants should not fall for the lies of smugglers who proclaim otherwise," said an official of Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security.According to the statement, the Depar…
(2024-10-26). This Kenyan entrepreneur cycled through 7 states in India to tackle racism. globalvoices.org 
(2024-10-26). India and China initiate troop withdrawal from contested border areas. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Indian and Chinese military are withdrawing from disputed border areas to reduce tensions. After agreeing to establish joint patrols along the Line of Actual Control, this pullback occurred. A senior military officer told NDTV that soldiers are retiring from Demchok and Depsang in eastern Ladakh.The military retreat should finish this month, restoring soldiers to pre-April 2020 deployments. The procedure includes dismantling tents and shelters. To ensure a smooth retreat, commanders from both sides will communicate regularly.In Beijing, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Lin Cien said "the border for…
(2024-10-26). India : The Observatory mourns the death of G.N. Saibaba. fidh.org
(2024-10-26). Theyyam: Indian Folk Ritual Theatre—an Insider's Vision. fairobserver.com This tragic incident occurred two or three centuries back at Perinchalloore village (present-day Taliparambu, Kannur district) of north Kerala. Perinchalloore is one of sixty-four Brahmin (Namp≈´tiri) settlements in the state. One of Kerala's 108 ≈öiva temples, dating back some centuries, Raja Rajeswaran, is here. Perinchalloore was also known for the dominance of its Brahmins over…
(2024-10-26). China-India border detente paves way for a more balanced world order. scmp.com While Beijing and New Delhi have their own interests in settling tensions, greater cooperation is a net positive for the Global South.
(2024-10-26). 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.
(2024-10-26). Diljit Dosanjh's Spectacular Dil-Luminati India Tour 2024 Begins. devdiscourse.com Diljit Dosanjh's much-anticipated 'Dil-Luminati India Tour 2024' commenced this weekend with sold-out shows at Delhi's Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. Fans flocked to the venue, eager to experience the unparalleled energy of one of India's beloved artists.
(2024-10-26). Congress in Uttar Pradesh Takes Firm Stance in Phulpur By-Election Controversy. devdiscourse.com Uttar Pradesh Congress Chief Ajay Rai declared on Saturday that Suresh Chandra Yadav, former chief of the party's Prayagraj (Gangapar) unit, will face appropriate disciplinary actions for contravening party directives. Yadav had controversially filed a nomination against the endorsed INDIA bloc candidate in the Phulpur assembly by-elections.
(2024-10-26). Reuters exposé of hack-for-hire world is back online after Indian court ruling. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-10-26). Latham raises hat to Black Caps for special series win in India. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-10-26). Rohit backs India's batsmen despite failures against New Zealand. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-10-26). India teetering on 178-7 at tea chasing 359 for win over New Zealand. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-10-26). Congo Week Draws Attention To The Congolese Struggle. popularresistance.org Teach-ins, concerts, screenings of films and documentaries, rallies, demonstrations, and other actions and events were organized in several cities around the globe from October 13 to 19 to raise global consciousness about the struggles of the Congolese people for peace and justice. | "Breaking the Silence: Congo Week" has been observed annually in the third week of October since 2008 to commemorate the more than 5.4 million killed over the last 10 to 12 years, amid what the UN described as the deadliest conflict since World War II.
(2024-10-26). Trudeau govt stalls NIA's request to obtain Nijjar's death certificate. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Canada has refused to entertain NIA's request to obtain Hardeep Singh Nijjar's death certificate. The national investigation agency had sought Nijjar's death certificate to complete the investigation in the cases in which he was named accused but the request was stalled asking to cite the relevant reason for seeking document. Also Read:
(2024-10-26). LEVER TIME PREMIUM: Did Elon Musk Just Buy The Presidency? levernews.com
(2024-10-26). Deadly Militant Assault Shakes Gulmarg's Security Apparatus. devdiscourse.com A lethal militant attack on an Army convoy has jolted the Gulmarg sector of Jammu and Kashmir, claiming the lives of four individuals, including two soldiers. The attack occurred in the Bota Pathri area, affecting a convoy on its way to the Nagin post, senior police official Mohammad Zaid Malik reported Saturday.
(2024-10-26). Weather likely to be dry during next 24 hours. gnnhd.tv 
Weather will remain dry in most of the districts of Punjab…
(2024-10-26). Shahid Ashraf appointed advisor to CM Punjab for special measures. gnnhd.tv 
Shahid Ashraf Tarar has also been the Caretaker Federal Minister…
(2024-10-26). PM Shehbaz lauds Punjab Police for eliminating 10 terrorists in Mianwali. gnnhd.tv 
Says the entire nation feels proud of its brave policemen…
(2024-10-26). Tragic Betrayal: Familial Trust Shattered by Heinous Crime. devdiscourse.com A heart-wrenching case of familial betrayal emerged as a 16-year-old girl accused her father of repeatedly raping her in Uttar Pradesh. The distressing revelations came to light after the victim personally approached the police with her allegations.
(2024-10-26). Israel's Genocide Day 384: Israel Ethnically Cleanses Northern Gaza. popularresistance.org The Israeli army forcibly expelled Palestinians in northern Gaza from their shelters, as relayed by eyewitness accounts, news reports, and video footage released by Israeli sources. | On Wednesday, Israel's Kan satellite channel aired video footage of Israeli military trucks transferring dozens of blindfolded Palestinian detainees. Kan claimed that the Palestinians were arrested "for interrogation." | The Israeli army also released aerial video footage on Wednesday showing hundreds of Palestinians walking amid the rubble, surrounded by Israeli tanks as they all head in the same direction after being gathered in a…
(2024-10-26). Israel attacks Iran with 'three waves' of strikes. newarab.com 
"In response to months of continuous attacks from the regime in Iran against the State of Israel ⚪ right now the Israel Defense Forces (Israeli military) is conducting precise strike…
(2024-10-26). Caitlin Johnstone: The 'Genocide-for-Groceries' Candidate. scheerpost.com 
(2024-10-26). Lebanon: More than 160 health workers killed in Israeli attacks. newarab.com 
Israel has carried out hundreds of attacks on Lebanon's healthcare system since last year, the country's health minister revealed, as he called on the international community to stop ignoring During a press conference Friday, Firas Abyad detailed what he called Israel's "direct and intentional" attacks on facilities, workers and vehicles. | Abyad said there has been at least 200 attacks on first-aid agencies. There have been 55 attacks on hospitals — 36 of them direct attacks —…
(2024-10-26). Israel 'deliberately' kills three journalists in south Lebanon. newarab.com 
Al-Mayadeen, a Beirut-based pan-Arab broadcaster, said its cameraman Ghassan Najjar and technician Mohammad Reda were killed in what it described as a "deliberate strike on a journalists' residence" in Hasbaya. | Lebanese television station Al-Manar said its cameraman Wissam Qassem was also killed in the strike. Three others were injured in the attac…
(2024-10-26). Israel kills at least 820 Palestinians in 22 days in north Gaza. newarab.com 
Israeli forces have killed at least 820 Palestinians in a 22-day siege of northern Israel has prevented the entry of aid into the area and launched a renewed assault, in what appears to be an attempt to kill, starve or forcibly expel Palestinians from their homes and shelters. | "The Israeli army has killed over 820 Palestinians within the span of just over three weeks in northern Gaza," said Ismail Thawabta, director of the media office. | "Dozens of bodi…
(2024-10-26). BRICS Breakthrough? Economists Richard Wolff & Patrick Bond on Growing Alliance, Challenge to US. scheerpost.com 
(2024-10-26). Fyodor Lukyanov: Here's why this week's BRICS summit will eventually be seen as a milestone. rt.com 
The group's success means that the West is no longer totally in control of international systems | This week's BRICS summit in Kazan, Russia, caused a stir, which is understandable. It was a major event in terms of both representation and concept. Everyone is free to evaluate it in their own way, but it cannot be dismissed an unimportant. | If we turn away from the ceremonial and social part of the event, we should distinguish two aspects of the international assembly, which are related but don't coincide. | The first is meaningful measures agreed, or shall we say: concrete results, in the here and now. Here,…
(2024-10-26). Paris Conference for Lebanon: Some generosity, but no ceasefire. newarab.com 
(2024-10-26). 10 Israeli soldiers killed in south Lebanon in 24 hours. newarab.com 
Five Israeli soldiers were killed in southern Lebanon Thursday night, the military has announced, as invading troops continue clashing with Hezbollah fighters. | Twenty-four other soldiers were wounded, four of them in critical condition, the military said. | According to Times of Israel, four of the reservists were killed when Hezbollah fighters emerged from a tunnel shaft and threw grenades, while the fifth soldier was killed in a separate incident. | This brought the number up to 10 soldiers killed and more than 60 wounded in the past 24 hours, according to the military. | Israel says only 27 soldiers have…
(2024-10-26). Blinken meets Lebanon's Mikati, Jordan's Safadi in London. newarab.com 
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken vowed Friday to work with "real urgency" for a diplomatic resolution to end Meeting Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati in London,
(2024-10-26). IMF official calls for an end to war on Lebanon. newarab.com 
(2024-10-26). Israel globally condemned for killing of 3 Lebanese journalists. newarab.com 
The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) said it "strongly condemned" the attack, u…
(2024-10-26). Lebanon added to FATF money laundering 'grey list' amid crisis. newarab.com 
(2024-10-26). Lebanese nationals welcomed in Iraq as Israel's war escalates. newarab.com 
When Israel started attacking Gaza in October last year, Lebanese native Dalia Hourani said, "We knew we were next." | But it was only after Lebanon's Hezbollah chief The 42-year-old mother of two from southern Lebanon said she has learnt what the "copy and paste" speeches of Israeli politicians mean now — especially when looking at the brutality of Israel's war in Gaza. |
(2024-10-26). Literary Institutions Are Pressuring Authors to Remain Silent About Gaza. scheerpost.com 
(2024-10-26). Media Hawks Make Case for War Against Iran. scheerpost.com 
(2024-10-26). Vance suggests possible peace terms for Ukraine. rt.com 
Kiev could end up ceding some of its territory to Russia to end the hostilities, the Republican vice-presidential candidate says | Both Russia and Ukraine have been "exhausted" by the ongoing conflict, and Kiev could ultimately decide to give up some of its territories in exchange for peace, Donald Trump's running mate J.D. Vance has suggested. | The vice-presidential candidate made the remarks on Thursday when he appeared on News Nation's town hall to discuss the pressing issues for American society, such as abortion, migration, and housing costs. The enduring conflict between Russia and Ukraine was also invo…
(2024-10-26). G7 agrees Ukraine loan using interest from 'stolen' Russian assets. rt.com 
Kiev's first drawdown can be expected as early as December, as Moscow warns it'll mirror the move and use frozen Western monies | The leaders of G7 nations have agreed on lending billions to Ukraine to be backed by the earnings that have accrued on Russian sovereign assets currently frozen by Western countries. In June, members of the group pledged to lend a total of $50 billion to Kiev using this money. | Following the escalation of the Ukraine conflict in February 2022, the US and its allies have blocked an estimated $300 billion in assets belonging to the Russian central bank. The bulk of the funds, around…
(2024-10-26). Zelensky's 'Victory plan': The Ukrainian leader knows the game is up. rt.com 
The plan espoused by the head of the Kiev regime proposes that NATO enter into direct conflict with Russia, but does not explain why | Ukraine's Vladimir Zelensky has finally unveiled his 'victory plan' which is supposed to help Kiev win the war against Russia. Ukrainians themselves were the last to learn the details, but now it has been completely disclosed, except for a few classified points. | And it's probably not going to go down in history as a substantial document. | Zelensky demanded that Western powers endorse his plan within three months. However, the 'victory plan' seems too far fetched for his back…
(2024-10-26). Kursk encirclement, Donbass push and drone warfare: The past week in the Ukraine conflict. rt.com 
Some 2,000 Ukrainian servicemen have ended up encircled in Russia's Kursk Region | The past week in the Ukraine conflict has seen intensive fighting along the front line, with active combat continuing in the border areas of Russia's Kursk Region, as well as in the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR), where Moscow has reported making new gains. | The Russian military announced that it had secured two communities in the north of the republic: the village of Serebryanka, located immediately north of the town of Seversk, as well as Novosadovoye, an abandoned settlement adjacent to the border with the Lugansk People's…
(2024-10-26). MEP Rima Hassan on Palestine advocacy and wearing the keffiyeh. newarab.com 
keffiyeh represents that potent emblem of resistance and identity. | "Destroying symbols is also erasing a cause," begins Rima Hassan, who made history by becoming the first French-Palestinian member of the European parliament. The 32-year-old human rights activist, lawyer, and refugee advocate gained a significant following thanks to her activism for However, on September 17, Rima was
(2024-10-26). 10 policemen killed in 'terror attack' in Iran's southeast. newarab.com 
At least 10 police officers were killed in a "terrorist attack" in an area of They were killed during an attack on "police vehicles" in No group immediately claimed responsibility for the attack, which occurred so…
(2024-10-26). Egypt probes mass food poisoning at Al-Azhar's Luxor campus. newarab.com 
(2024-10-26). HRW's Joe Stork, pioneer of Middle East rights activism, dies. newarab.com 
The American human rights activist Joe Stork has died, leaving behind him a legacy of human rights campaigning, The activist, whose resume boasts the likes of Human Rights Watch (HRW), Middle East Research and Information Project (MERIP) and Gulf Center for Human Rights (GCFHR), reportedly died aged 81 on Wednesday. | Tributes have…
(2024-10-26). Iran could respond to major Israel strike with '1,000 missiles'. newarab.com 
Iran might strike Israel with up to 1,000 ballistic missiles if a Four officials, including two from the
(2024-10-26). Israel massacres 12 in north Gaza aid queue. newarab.com 
Gaza's civil defence agency said 12 people were killed Friday by Israeli drone strikes that hit a The drones struck near the "Civil defence teams retrieved 12 martyrs and several injured ind…
(2024-10-26). Israel strikes kill Iranian soldiers as Gaza hospital besieged. newarab.com 
Israel carried out airstrikes on Iran early on Saturday, in retaliation for Tehran's missile attacks on 1 October, warning Iran that it would "pay a heavy price" if it Two Iranian soldiers, Hamze Jihandideh and Mohammad Mehdi Shahrokhifar, were killed during Israel's attacks, the Iranian army said. The Revolutionary Guard Corps named Mehdi Naqvi and Sajjad Mansouri as the latest casualties of the attack. | Israel's military said it struck missile manufacturing facilities, missile arrays and other systems…
(2024-10-26). Israel 'warned Iran' that it was about to strike: report. newarab.com 
Israel warned The
(2024-10-26). Israeli army carries out third incursion in a month into Syria. newarab.com 
(2024-10-26). Israeli forces kill children, detain patients at Gaza hospital. newarab.com 
Israeli forces also trapped women in the hospital in a room, without any water or food. | "The current situation inside Kamal Adwan Hospital is alarmingly deteriorating. The total number of people inside the hospital is 600, including patients, wounded, medical staff and c…
(2024-10-26). Israeli forces killed 165 children in W. Bank over past year: UN. newarab.com 
Of those killed, at least 129 were killed by Israeli live ammunition "mostly in the upper body and head", the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) said, while 36 were killed by air strikes. | The latest child to be killed was 11-year-old Abdullah Jamal Hawash, who was shot during a raid in
(2024-10-26). Israel's strikes on Iran: What do we know so far. newarab.com 
The strikes targeted the capital Tehran as well as the southwestern provinces of Khuzestan and Ilam, lasting several hours and involving more than 100 Israeli fighter jets, including F35s, F16s and F15s, Israeli media reported. | Israel used…
(2024-10-26). Jordan denies that Israel used its airspace for attack on Iran. newarab.com 
A military source in the Jordanian army said, "no military aircraft were allowed to cross Jordanian airspace" and that "armed forces were closely following the military escalations that occurred during the past hours". | The army added that the "Royal Air Force was monitoring th…
(2024-10-26). Microsoft fires employees over vigil for Palestinians in Gaza. newarab.com 
The two employees told The Associated Press they were fired by phone call late on Thursday, several hours after a lunchtime event they organised at Microsoft's campus in Redmond, Washington. | Both employees were members of a coalition of employees calle…
(2024-10-26). Middle East govts condemn Israel's strike on Iran. newarab.com 
(2024-10-26). Sudan: Over 120 killed in RSF attack on al-Jazira state. newarab.com 
(2024-10-26). Chris Kaba, the far-right & why all racism must be fought. newarab.com 
(2024-10-26). Biden apology to Native Americans interrupted by Gaza protester. newarab.com "This to me is one of the most consequential things I've ever had an opportunity to do in my whole career," Biden said in his apology at an outdoor football and track field in Laveen Villag…
(2024-10-26). Iran warns it will defend itself following Israel strikes. newarab.com Iran warned on Saturday it would Israel warned Iran would "pay a heavy price" if it responded to the T…
(2024-10-26). Iraqi rights group alleges mass executions, authorities deny. newarab.com 
Iraqi authorities are under intense scrutiny over alleged mass executions at Nasiriyah's Al-Hout prison. Rights groups claim the government oversaw one of the largest waves of executions since the 2003 US-led invasion. Although the AFAD, the Iraqi Human Rights Observatory on October…
(2024-10-26). A Night We Held Between film links old myths to Palestine today>. newarab.com 
(2024-10-26). Critic of Tunisia's Kais Saied given sentence of two years. newarab.com 
A Dahmani, 56, was Her arrest came when masked police…
(2024-10-26). Israel bombs Gaza's Kamal Adwan Hospital, damages oxygen station. newarab.com 
Israeli forces bombed the It comes amid a devastating assault on Gaza, including the northern refugee camp of Jabalia where dozens of civilians have been killed. | The attack on the Kamal Adwan Hospital caused disruptions to v…
(2024-10-26). Israel extends ties with the Balkans to isolate Iran. newarab.com 
(2024-10-26). MENA Sports Wrap: Saudi's Green Falcons and Mancini part ways. newarab.com 
(2024-10-26). Palestinian Authority 'rejects UAE role in Gaza Day After' plans. newarab.com 
(2024-10-26). PKK claims deadly attack on Turkish defense firm in Ankara. newarab.com 
A banned Kurdish militant group on Friday claimed responsibility for an attack on the headquarters of a key defense company in the A statement from the military wing of the
(2024-10-26). US, UK support Israel with arms airlifts, intelligence in Gaza. newarab.com 
The US and UK could be playing a key part in Israel's Over 6,000
(2024-10-26). Havana's Latin American Stadium turns 78 years old. plenglish.com Initially baptized as Gran Stadium de La Habana or Estadio del Cerro, the colossus opened its doors on October 26, 1946 for the game between the capital's Alacranes del Almendares team and the southern team Elefantes de Cienfuegos, within the framework of the now defunct Cuban Professional Baseball League. | More than 30 000 fans gathered that day, breaking all attendance records for a sporting event in the history of Cuba and since then it has become the island's baseball cathedral. | Its grounds have witnessed many unforgettable moments such as the fight of the famous American boxer Joe Luis, the game in which…
(2024-10-26). Boeing could offload space business — WSJ. rt.com 
The corporation could end up ditching its troubled Starliner and some other space-related projects | Boeing is considering the sale of its NASA business, including the troubled Starliner program and the support operations to the International Space Station (ISS), The Wall Street Journal reported on Friday, citing sources familiar with the matter. | The corporation is expected to retain its position in some of the space-related programs, namely the Space Launch System (SLS), a super-heavy expendable launch vehicle used by NASA, the sources told the WSJ. The SLS, the key component of the agency's Moon exploratio…
(2024-10-26). Ruling party wins Georgia elections — early results. rt.com 
The Georgian Dream party is projected to secure a comfortable win in country's parliamentary elections, early results show | Georgia's ruling party is set to win the country's parliamentary elections, securing a comfortable majority in the country's legislature, early results published by the electoral committee suggest. | According to official figures, more than 53% of voters have favored Georgian Dream, with some 70% of ballots processed. Voter turnout nearly reached the 59% mark, significantly higher than in previous polls, held in 2020. | The ruling party has already announced its victory, with its chairma…
(2024-10-26). Trump names his 'biggest mistake'. rt.com 
The former US president has admitted that he picked some "bad or disloyal" people for his White House administration | Former US president and Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump has told podcaster Joe Rogan that his "biggest mistake" was making a number of wrong personnel decisions during his time in the White House between 2017 and 2021. | Speaking on the Joe Rogan Experience podcast on Saturday, Trump insisted that his was a "great presidency" but pointed out that it could have been even better if he had surrounded himself with different people. | "The biggest mistake I made, was I picked… a few…
(2024-10-26). Productivity declining in most of EU — IMF. rt.com 
The bloc's economy is set to recover but growth will be moderate, according to a top official | The EU economy is not growing as fast as it could be and productivity is a problem in every member country, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). | The director of the IMF's European Department, Alfred Kammer, shared its regional economic outlook for the bloc earlier this week. | Expected GDP growth rate in the EU is predicted to be only 1.1% this year and 1.6% in 2025, up from 0.6% a year earlier. | Commenting on the report, Kammer pointed to three factors holding the EU back. | "First, Europe's [sic]…
(2024-10-26). Israel warned Iran ahead of latest strike — Axios. rt.com 
IDF warplanes launched multiple missiles early on Saturday, targeting a number of facilities in the Islamic Republic | Israel relayed a warning to Iran through several third parties ahead of its missile strike against the Islamic Republic on Saturday, Axios has reported, citing three anonymous sources. According to the media outlet, West Jerusalem indicated what type of targets it would attack, while cautioning Tehran against retaliating. | Early on Saturday, IDF spokesperson Daniel Hagari reported that Israeli forces were conducting "precise strikes on military targets" in Iran. The operation, reportedly code…
(2024-10-26). Trump claims he would have prevented Hamas attack on Israel. rt.com 
When he was president, he made sure Tehran had no money to fund its proxies, the Republican candidate has told Joe Rogan | Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump has told podcaster Joe Rogan that if he had been in office, he would have prevented last year's October 7 Hamas incursion into Israel. | During his much-hyped appearance on the Joe Rogan Experience podcast on Saturday, Trump said that when he had been US president between 2017 and 2021, his approach was to "do things that… do not necessarily make me so popular… just do what is right." According to the 78-year-old, one of the examples of that…
(2024-10-26). US greenlights more arms sales to Taiwan. rt.com 
The self-governing island had previously requested NASAMS air-defense systems and radars | The US Department of State has approved the possible sale of air-defense systems and radars to Taiwan. According to the Pentagon, the purchase of American weapons by Taipei would necessitate that several dozen US nationals travel there. | Beijing, which sees the self-governing island as part of the People's Republic of China, views these relations as a violation of its sovereignty. | Several days ago, Washington delivered the first batch of hundreds of Harpoon Block II anti-ship missiles to Taipei under a deal approved i…
(2024-10-26). Can the deep colonial differences over Africa's great river be bridged? rt.com 
Egypt could lose control over the Nile waters it has maintained for almost a century thanks to colonial-era treaties | This month, a long-expected agreement on the Nile has come into force, and the wealth of its waters will now be shared among many countries. Egypt, which heavily depends on the Nile, strongly opposes the agreement. However, the time of colonial-era treaties seems to have come to an end, so both upstream and downstream countries must work together to find a fair and equitable solution that is beneficial to everyone. | We Africans must understand how colonial-era treaties still fuel conflict ove…
(2024-10-26). Trump claims he would have prevented the Hamas attack on Israel. rt.com When he was president, he made sure Tehran had no money to fund its proxies, the Republican candidate has told Joe Rogan | Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump has told podcaster Joe Rogan that if he had been in office, he would have prevented last year's October 7 Hamas incursion into Israel. | During his much-hyped appearance on the Joe Rogan Experience podcast on Saturday, Trump said that when he had been US president between 2017 and 2021, his approach was to "do things that… do not necessarily make me so popular… just do what is right." According to the 78-year-old, one of the examples of that…
(2024-10-26). Productivity declining in most of Europe — IMF. rt.com The economy is set to recover but growth will be moderate, according to Alfred Kammer, head of the fund's European Department | The EU economy is not growing as fast as it could be and productivity is a problem in every member country, according to Alfred Kammer, director of the IMF European Department. | The IMF shared its regional economic outlook for Europe earlier this week. It looks like the EU economy is bouncing back, although the expected GDP growth rate is only 1.7% this year and in 2025, up from 1.5% a year earlier. | Commenting on the report, Kammer pointed to three factors holding the EU back. | "F…
(2024-10-26). Some Democrats 'a bigger threat' to US than North Korea — Trump. rt.com 
His US Democratic opponents represent an "enemy from within" trying to undermine the country, the Republican candidate has claimed | "Really bad people" within the Democratic party pose a greater threat to the US than foreign adversaries, Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump has claimed. | With the November 5 vote fast approaching, the GOP firebrand and his Democratic rival, Vice President Kamala Harris, have of late been indulging in increasingly virulent personal attacks on one another. | A Wall Street Journal poll indicated on Wednesday that Trump was two percentage points ahead of Harris, however t…
(2024-10-26). Holocaust survivor demands Harris apologize to 'all victims of Hitler'. rt.com 
The Democratic presidential nominee's words were "the worst thing" he ever heard, the 94-year-old has said | Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris should apologize before all victims of the Third Reich for comparing her Republican rival Donald Trump to Nazi dictator Adolf Hitler, a Holocaust survivor has said in a video released by Trump's campaign. | The clip, which was posted on social media on Friday, featured Jerry Wartski, a 94-year-old who had been a prisoner at the infamous Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp during the Second World War. Wartski has spent most of his life in the US, working as…
(2024-10-26). Holocaust survivor blasts Harris for Trump-Hitler comment. rt.com The Democratic presidential nominee's words were "the worst thing" he ever heard, the 94-year-old has said | Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris should apologize before all victims of the Third Reich for comparing her Republican rival Donald Trump to Nazi dictator Adolf Hitler, a Holocaust survivor has said in a video released by Trump's campaign. | The clip, which was posted on social media on Friday, featured Jerry Wartski, a 94-year-old who had been a prisoner at the infamous Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp during the Second World War. Wartski has spent most of his life in the US, working as…
(2024-10-26). Editorial: security minister Jarvis's response to MP about protection of journalists is deeply dangerous. skwawkbox.org 
Richard Medhurst's MP told Starmer state's targeting of journalists is 'restrained' Security minister Dan Jarvis, a former soldier and Labour right-winger — of course, since he's in Keir Starmer's government — has given a chilling reply to Sarah Owen, the MP of journalist Richard Medhurst, who was targeted by anti-terror police as he returned to …
(2024-10-26). Guardian: Public "Uninterested" in Weather Forecasters Discussing Climate Change. wattsupwiththat.com "… what most people want to know is, is it going to be hot? …"
(2024-10-26). Clueless 'Fact Check' of Daily Sceptic Climate Article Descends into Pure Gibberish. wattsupwiththat.com If there was an award for worst fact check of the year, the recent attempt by the French state-owned Agence France-Presse (AFP) to smear the Daily Sceptic would be the clear favourite to win. Taking issue with our report of a recent paper published by Nature that found no "surge" in global temperatures since 1970, the AFP author Manon Jacob branded the article "misleading" purely on the basis of a random selection of what other commentators had written on social media. The so-called fact check is so bad it could well be used in future journalism schools as an example of how not to take a poke at well-sourced mate…
(2024-10-26). EPA Proposes Yet Another Impossible Standard. wattsupwiththat.com Unsafe at any level! If the current administration's Environmental Protection Agency [ EPA ] has its way, if any ambient-air dust is found inside an apartment building then that would require property owners to perform exceptionally expensive remediation.
(2024-10-26). Get rid of running the gauntlet — bring back Democracy Sausages. independentaustralia.net 
(2024-10-26). John Williamson — The man among the gum trees. independentaustralia.net 
(2024-10-26). Why the LNP would be worse at governing Queensland than Labor. independentaustralia.net 
(2024-10-26). West training Ukrainian saboteurs to target Russian nuclear sites — Moscow. rt.com 
The British foreign intelligence service MI6 was particularly involved, Russia's envoy to the UN has said | Western intelligence services have trained Ukrainian saboteurs to carry out provocations at Russian nuclear power plants, Moscow's permanent representative to the UN, Vassily Nebenzia, has claimed. | The attempts by Ukraine to target nuclear facilities inside Russia are "beyond reckless" and could end up plunging the European continent "into a radiation nightmare," Nebenzia warned during an unofficial meeting of the UN Security Council on Friday. | The authorities in Moscow "have credible information tha…
(2024-10-26). West trained Ukrainian saboteurs to target Russian nuclear sites — Moscow. rt.com The British foreign intelligence service MI6 was particularly involved, Russia's envoy to the UN has said | Western intelligence services have trained Ukrainian saboteurs to carry out provocations at Russian nuclear power plants, Moscow's permanent representative to the UN, Vassily Nebenzia, has claimed. | The attempts by Ukraine to target nuclear facilities inside Russia are "beyond reckless" and could end up plunging the European continent "into a radiation nightmare," Nebenzia warned during an unofficial meeting of the UN Security Council on Friday. | The authorities in Moscow "have credible information tha…
(2024-10-26). Los Dodgers dejan al campo a los Yankees en extrainnings en primer juego de la gran final. cubadebate.cu Freddie Freeman se levantó de las cenizas y pegó un jonrón ganador en el décimo inning y los Dodgers de Los àÅngeles vencieron por 6-3 a los Yanquis de Nueva York para colocarse 1-0 arriba en la Serie Mundial 2024 el viernes por la noche en Dodger Stadium ante 52,394 enloquecidos aficionados.
(2024-10-26). At BRICS summit, Russia tries to build a world without the US. csmonitor.com The group's latest meeting shows how much progress Russia has made — and how other BRICS members keep that goal from being fully realized.
(2024-10-26). Egypt's Prime Minister stresses the importance of the Export Reimbursement Programme for the country's economic growth. tvbrics.com 
The programme plays an important role in achieving the government's goal of doubling exports in priority sectors…
(2024-10-26). Campaign to get local councils to divest in arms trade gains traction. leftfootforward.org A campaign urging local councils to withdraw investments from companies linked to the arms trade is gaining momentum and is nearing its fundraising goal of £30,000. | Launched by the Palestine Solidarity Campaign (PSC), the The PSC is currently seeking a formal legal opinion to clarify the responsibilities of LGPS in distancing themselves from fi…
(2024-10-26). How Hong Kong could be a regional leader in green transport. scmp.com With plans for sustainably designed MTR stations and zero-emission buses, the city is moving foward on its goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050.
(2024-10-26). Di Lorenzo goal earns leaders Napoli 1-0 win over lowly Lecce. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-10-26). 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.
(2024-10-26). 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.
(2024-10-26). 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.
(2024-10-26). Imtiaz Jaleel is Fadnavis stooge: Top AIMIM Maharashtra leader. ummid.com Syed Imtiaz Jaleel is a stooge of Devendra Fadnavis and AIMIM Maharashtra is being run by the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP), Dr Abdul Gaffar Quadri said as he ended his 10-years long association with the party Tuesday.
(2024-10-26). 4 Muslims in Congress 1st list for 2024 Maharashtra Assembly Elections. ummid.com The Congress High Command late in the night Thursday released its first list of 48 candidates for the 2024 Maharashtra Assembly Elections.
(2024-10-26). NCP (Sharad Pawar) releases its first list for 2024 Maharashtra Polls. ummid.com The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) faction led by Sharad Pawar Friday Oct 25, 2024 released its first list of 45 candidates for the 2024 Maharashtra Assembly Elections.
(2024-10-26). Israel strikes Iran: Over 100 fighter jets hit 20 targets in retaliation for Tehran missile attack. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: In a significant escalation of tensions in the Middle East, Israel launched a series of targeted airstrikes on Iran early Saturday morning, following an Iranian missile attack on October 1. According to reports from both Israeli and international media, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) used over 100 fighter jets, including advanced F-35s, to strike 20 strategic locations in Iran over the course of three hours. The targets included missile factories, military bases, and air defense systems, with one of the most significant strikes occurring near Tehran's Imam Khomeini International Airport.The strik…
(2024-10-26). 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.
(2024-10-26). War And The Constitution. popularresistance.org Can the president fight any war he wishes? Can Congress fund any war it chooses? Are there constitutional and legal requirements that must first be met before war is waged? | These questions should be addressed in a national debate over the U.S. military involvement in Ukraine and Israel. Sadly, there has been no debate. The media are mouthing what the C.I.A. is telling them, Congress is in lock-step, and only a few websites and podcasts — my own, "Judging Freedom" on YouTube, among them — are challenging the government's reckless, immoral, illegal and unconstitutional wars.
(2024-10-26). ICC replaces judge in Netanyahu arrest warrant case due to health reasons. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – The International Criminal Court (ICC) changed its judge panel examining a request to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday. Slovenian judge Beti Hohler was appointed immediately after Romanian judge Iulia Motoc sought a replacement owing to health reasons. Japanese judge Tomoko Akane, ICC president, announced.Because Judge Hohler needs time to evaluate the case documents, any Gaza warrant ruling is anticipated to be delayed. ICC arrest warrant rulings have taken around three months in the past, although deadlines are not set. This case has been delayed by Israel's legal challenges…
(2024-10-26). ICC judge weighing arrest warrants against Netanyahu and Gallant replaced, likely delaying decision. haaretz.com Judge Iulia Motoc of the International Criminal Court at The Hague asked to be taken off the case on medical grounds, and is set to be replaced by Slovenian judge Beti Hohler…
(2024-10-26). Iran states: Will there be a response to the Israeli attack. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – The Iranian Foreign Ministry affirmed its right under the UN Charter to defend itself against any foreign aggression and denounced Israel's recent assault on Iran."We condemn the Zionist aggression on Iranian military sites as a violation of international law and our sovereignty," the ministry said in a statement. It also affirmed Iran's commitment to regional security and the protection of its national interests by pointing out that tensions are caused by Israel's continued regional wars, which are backed by the United States and its Western allies.Israel's activities have also been condemned by a num…
(2024-10-26). ICRC President Speech at International Conference on Lebanon. icrc.org
(2024-10-26). "The Path to Victory and the Tasks of the Ukrainian Left" internationalviewpoint.org One of the key decisions of the "Social Movement" (Sotsialnyi Rukh) Conference, which took place in Kyiv on October 5-6, 2024, was the adoption of a Resolution titled "The Path to Victory and the Tasks of the Ukrainian Left." | – | / |
(2024-10-26). 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
(2024-10-26). Russia-Ukraine International Armed Conflict: Missing a pastry-scented home. icrc.org
(2024-10-26). Dozens killed by paramilitary RSF in Sudan's Gezira, aid groups say. aljazeera.com UNICEF calls for more international attention to 'the forgotten crisis' as about 25.6 million people face acute hunger.
(2024-10-26). Italy raises funds to support hurricane victims in Cuba. plenglish.com Rome, Oct 26 (Prensa Latina) The National Italy-Cuba Friendship Association (Anaic) is reportedly carrying out a fund-raising campaign to help the victims of hurricane Oscar that recently hit the eastern Cuban province of Guantanamo.
(2024-10-26). Urgent Appeal: Israel's Genocidal Policy to Destroy North Gaza Hospitals Proceeds Unchecked Amid International Inaction. imemc.org 
The Al-Mezan Center for Human Rights has issued the following statement: The Israeli military is currently besieging and targeting the three main hospitals in the North Gaza Governorate—Al-Awda Hospital, Kamal Adwan Hospital, and the Indonesian Hospital—ordering everyone inside to leave the facilities. Medical personnel, the wounded, sick patients, including children and newborns, women in labor, …
(2024-10-26). FETàñ: The child of CIA. uwidata.com The head of the Fethullah Gàºlen Terrorist Organization (FETàñ), Fethullah Gàºlen, has died. He had been suffering from dementia, organ failure and several other health issues for a long time. The failed coup attempt on July 15, 2016, threw him off balance. He believed that he would govern Türkiye but ended in a fiasco. "The …
(2024-10-26). CIIE attracts top pharma innovations. ecns.cn Multinational pharmaceutical companies will showcase their latest innovations at the upcoming China International Import Expo, which they see as an ideal chance for China to share opportunities with the outside world.
(2024-10-26). Panda conservation a giant achievement. ecns.cn China has successfully initiated a new round of international cooperation on giant panda conservation as experts have debunked a recent article published in The New York Times that made false claims about the captive breeding process.
(2024-10-26). President calls for efforts to boost marine capabilities. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping has encouraged Ocean University of China to use its centennial year as a milestone to better align its development with national strategies, in order to bolster the country's strength in education and marine capabilities.
(2024-10-26). Police nab over 4,000 suspects involved in major fraud. ecns.cn In a major crackdown, the police have solved 574 "unfreezing national assets" fraud cases involving 12.95 billion yuan ($1.82 billion), an official at the Ministry of Public Security said on Friday.
(2024-10-26). BCU Hosts the 3rd World March for Peace Philippine Leg: A Symphony of Global Harmony. pressenza.com 
(First in a Series) | by Josefa P. Dampilag, Pacita E. Gawaen, Genevieve B. Kupang, Christine S. Luyosen, Alaska J. Turaray | The 3rd World March (3WM) for Peace and Nonviolence was more than just a gathering—it was a powerful testament to humanity's enduring yearning for harmony and compassion. Held on October 21, 2024, at the Margarita J. Fernandez Hall of Baguio Central University, the event resonated like a symphony of peace, each moment contributing to a grand crescendo of hope. The gathering was attended by BCU administrators, faculty, students, and both local and international guests, all united in t…
(2024-10-26). 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. | – | / |
(2024-10-26). Mazan, rape as a political fact. internationalviewpoint.org The so-called 'Mazan rape trial' commenced in France in early September. Over the next four months, 51 men will be tried for the rape of Gisèle Pelicot, drugged by her husband Dominique Pelicot who also recruited these men on the internet. | – | / |
(2024-10-26). 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. | – | / |
(2024-10-26). Accusations of "Fascism" – Confusing for American Voters. internationalviewpoint.org
(2024-10-26). 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. | – | / |
(2024-10-26). 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. | – | / |
(2024-10-26). 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. | – | / |
(2024-10-26). Philippines: International humanitarian law handbook turned over to BARMM Parliament. icrc.org
(2024-10-26). CADTM International Council | Day 1 | The polycrisis of capitalism. cadtm.org
(2024-10-26). Demanding Debt, Economic and Climate Justice! cadtm.org
(2024-10-26). Prada redefines fashion and functionality for the first woman's walk on the moon. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Prada and Axiom Space unveiled a groundbreaking design for the "Axiom Extravehicular Mobility Unit" (AxEMU) spacesuit, which will be worn by the first woman on the moon in NASA's Artemis III mission. At the International Space Conference in Milan, Prada unveiled a new spacesuit that blends technological innovation with its signature elegance, ushering in a new age in space exploration and design.The AxEMU suit, built for lunar missions, is a revolutionary collaboration between space technology innovator Axiom Space and fashion icon Prada. Prada's high-performance materials expertise strengthens the AxE…
(2024-10-26). Iran downs Israeli fighters, drones while repelling its attack — legislator. tass.com "Almost all drones and fighter jets launched by the regime were destroyed before they took any action," Zohrevand, who sits on the commission on national security and foreign policy at the Iranian parliament, told Iran's state broadcaste…
(2024-10-26). Bobi Wine Fires up Youth to Engage in Politics. plusnews.ug 
The National Unity Platform (NUP) president, Robert Kyagulanyi alias Bobi Wine, has challenged youths to steer efforts of creating political change through directly vying for elective positions. Kyagulanyi made the remarks while addressing NUP youths during the second edition of their annual convention held at the Jinja city's based agricultural showgrounds on Friday. This year's …
(2024-10-26). Rose Kabagyeni Wins Kisoro Woman MP NRM Party Primaries. plusnews.ug 
Rose Kabagyeni has won the National Resistance Movement (NRM) party primaries for the Kisoro Woman MP race. Kabagyeni, the Senior Presidential Advisor on Agriculture was announced winner with 39,941 votes. Her closest rival Grace Ngabirano Akifeza got 39197 votes. Irene Mahirwe got 1729, Brenda Fancy Nirere 1593, Faith Winfred Igiraneza 510, Jemimah Irankunda 363, Blessed …
(2024-10-26). Kwoyelo Jailed 40 Years. plusnews.ug 
The International Crimes Division of the High Court (ICD) has sentenced to 40 years in jail former Lord's Resistance Army rebel commander Thomas Kwoyelo over war crimes and crimes against humanity. The sentence was delivered Friday by a four-member panel of judges of the ICD sitting at Gulu High Court in Northern Uganda. Kwoyelo was …
(2024-10-26). Starmer's International Investment Summit Was a Sham. dailysceptic.org Keir Starmer's much-hyped International Investment Summit claimed to secure £63bn, but nearly two thirds of this is not new and much of the rest is subsidised and will only lead to higher energy bills, says David Turver.
(2024-10-26). 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, (…) | – |
(2024-10-26). DRC: The renewal of ICC investigations in North-Kivu raises new hopes for victims. fidh.org
(2024-10-26). FETàñ: The child of CIA. unitedworldint.com Posted by by United World International 3 Min Read October 26, 2024 The head of the Fethullah Gàºlen Terrorist Organization (FETàñ), Fethullah Gàºlen, has died. He had been suffering from dementia, organ failure and several other health issues for a long time. The failed coup attempt on July 15, 2016, threw him off balance. He …
(2024-10-26). Regional Outrage after Israeli Attack on Iranian Soil. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Israeli attack on Iran has triggered swift condemnation from regional countries, with Jordan, Qatar, and Kuwait denouncing the strikes as violations of international law and urging restraint to prevent further escalation.
(2024-10-26). 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.
(2024-10-26). New documentary links climate change to sexual and reproductive health rights. independent.co.ug 
Reach A Hand Uganda Calls for Integration of SRHR into National Climate Change Policies. Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | While premiering a documentary titled "Youth at the Crossroads: Sex and Climate" at the American Centre in Kampala this week, Reach A Hand Uganda (RAHU) called on the Government and other stakeholders to incorporate sexual and …
(2024-10-26). World Polio Day: Rotarians recommit fight to end polio. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Rotary fraternity in Uganda has reaffirmed its commitment to the fight to end polio across the world. This reaffirmation was made by Rotarians and Rotaractors from Districts 9213 and 9214, at the commemoration of World Polio Day. The recommitment aligns with Rotary International's shared vision of eradicating polio globally …
(2024-10-26). Rose Kabagyeni declared as NRM flag bearer in the Kisoro Woman MP race. independent.co.ug 
Kisoro, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Rose Kabagyeni has won the National Resistance Movement (NRM) party primaries for the Kisoro Woman MP race. Kabagyeni, the Senior Presidential Advisor on Agriculture was announced winner with 39,941 votes. Her closest rival Grace Ngabirano Akifeza got 39197 votes. Irene Mahirwe got 1729, Brenda Fancy Nirere 1593, Faith Winfred Igiraneza 510, …
(2024-10-26). Mayo Clinic Minute: Clean out old medications safely. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Note: National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is Oct. 26 Leftover or expired medications can be dangerous if not disposed of properly. Safely getting rid of unneeded prescriptions, like opioids or expired drugs, is essential to prevent misuse and accidental harm. Dr. Tina Ardon, a Mayo Clinic family medicine physician, says proper medication disposal helps safeguard your home and community from unnecessary risks. Learn why it's important to clean out old medications safely. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/fxSGPSGcgJ4…
(2024-10-26). Dispose of unused medications safely this Take Back Day. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Dispose of unneeded medications safely during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, Oct. 26. Mayo Clinic, in collaboration with the Olmsted County Sheriff's Office, Olmsted Medical Center, Zumbro Valley Medical Society and the federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), will host a community drop-off event to collect unused or expired medications. New this year, the Rochester Fire Department, Olmsted County Drug & Alcohol Response Team, Mayo Clinic Ambulance Service and Rochester Police Department will be onsite with optional…
(2024-10-26). Who is choosing to use prescription opioids? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mayo Clinic researchers found that the number of people using prescription opioids for the first time nationally was higher than expected.
(2024-10-26). Mayo Clinic named Tier 1 Center of Excellence for Telomere Biology Disorders. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mayo Clinic has been designated a Tier 1 Center of Excellence for Telomere Biology Disorders by Team Telomere, an international organization devoted to improving the lives of those affected by these complex conditions. This recognition reinforces Mayo Clinic's commitment to enhance diagnostic precision, advance patient care and develop groundbreaking treatments. Telomere biology disorders, also known as short telomere syndromes or disorders, are rare diseases due to genetic mutations that accelerate shortening of telomeres, which are…
(2024-10-26). 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. | – | / |
(2024-10-26). Odisha Scoffs at Official Missteps Amidst Cyclone Heroics. devdiscourse.com The Odisha government announced the suspension of four officers on Saturday, accusing them of not fulfilling their duties and misbehaving during cyclone-related activities. Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari stated that the suspensions were based on preliminary evidence against the three panchayat extension officers and one revenue inspector involved in the operations.
(2024-10-26). Sri Lankan education minister fobs off student leaders' demands. wsws.org Inter-University Student Federation convener Madhushan Chandrajith told the media that the new government refused to take any action to alleviate the plight facing students.