(2024-11-23). Dhule Election Result 2024 Live Updates: Faruk Shah of AIMIM faces defeat. ummid.com Faruk Shah,sitting MLA of the All India Majlis e Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM), is trailing behind Agrawal Anup Omprakash of the BJP in the Dhule City assembly seat where counting of votes for the 2024 assembly election is underway.
(2024-11-23). Solapur Election Result 2024 Live Updates: Farooq Shabdi of AIMIM leads. ummid.com Farooq Makbool Shabdi of All India Majlis e Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) is ahead of his nearest rival Devendra Rajesh Kothe of the BJP in Solapur City Central assembly seat where counting of votes for the 2024 assembly election is underway.
(2024-11-23). Channapatna Showdown: CP Yogeshwara Leads Amidst Fierce Contest. devdiscourse.com Former BJP member CP Yogeshwara, who recently switched allegiances to join Congress in October, is currently leading in the Channapatna seat. According to early trends from the Election Commission of India, Yogeshwara has garnered 45,982 votes, while his main rival, Janata Dal (Secular) candidate Nikhil Kumaraswamy, trails with 34,808 votes.
(2024-11-23). Indian farmers and workers are uniting once again for a national mobilization on November 26. peoplesdispatch.org Millions are expected to join the nationwide mobilization launched by a combination of central trade unions and an united front of farmers called the Samyukta Kisan Morcha…
(2024-11-23). Rahul silences doubters as India openers dominate Australia. aljazeera.com India close Day Two of the first Test on 172-0 in their second innings in Perth, leading Australia by 218.
(2024-11-23). India, Russia discuss defense industry within military cooperation commission. tass.com The meeting was co-chaired by India's Secretary (Defense Production) Shri Sanjeev Kumar and Russia's First Deputy Director of the Federal Service for Military Technical Cooperation Andrey Boytsov…
(2024-11-23). State Department says US-India relations hit some headwinds due to Russia, BRICS. tass.com Kurt Campbell said that it is important to 'keep attention on the horizon'…
(2024-11-23). Radha: From Gopi to Goddess. fairobserver.com meri bhavabaadhaa harau radha naagari soi jaa tan ki jhaaim paraim syaama harit duti hoi. Sri Radha, Krishna's soulmate and paramour, is a unique phenomenon in the religious and spiritual history not just of India but of the world. In no other tradition is there a female character quite like her, a humble milkmaid elevated…
(2024-11-23). 2 convicted in human smuggling case after Indian family froze to death at Canada-US border. scmp.com Harshkumar Patel and Steve Shand took part in a scheme to bring Jagdish Patel, his wife and 2 children into the US during a blizzard.
(2024-11-23). Power Couple Politics: Sorens Navigate Challenges in Jharkhand. devdiscourse.com In Jharkhand, the power couple Hemant and Kalpana Soren appear poised to lead the state's JMM to a second consecutive term. Dubbed 'Bunty aur Babli' by the BJP, they have emerged as resilient figures within the INDIA bloc.
(2024-11-23). Priyanka Gandhi Vadra Takes Wayanad: A Political Milestone. devdiscourse.com Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, a Congress-led UDF candidate, is comfortably leading in her first electoral contest in Kerala's Wayanad Lok Sabha seat. The developing results reflect a significant move in India's political dynamics.
(2024-11-23). Kampala Parents strike re-ignites debate on plight of teachers in private schools. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A teachers' protest at Kampala Parents School has brought renewed attention to the poor working conditions faced by educators in Uganda's private schools. In a viral video, teachers held placards as they voiced concerns over delayed salaries, low pay, and favouritism toward Indian staff over other employees, allegations that have …
(2024-11-23). Australia skittled for 104 in first test against India. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-11-23). Australia all out for 104 in first test against India. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-11-23). Creation Is A Political Action, And A Writer Is A Politicised Person. popularresistance.org On 1 October, the People's Republic of China celebrated its seventy-fifth anniversary. Our institute's director, Vijay Prashad, and I co-wrote an article looking back at these revolutionary decades. Ding Ling (1904—1986) was a writer, feminist, and one of the countless communists who contributed to the Chinese Revolution, especially in the battle of ideas. This art bulletin, originally published in People's Dispatch and translated by Capire, looks back at her life and work on the 120th anniversary of her birth. | If twentieth century China was a century of revolutions, then legendary Chinese writer Ding Lin…
(2024-11-23). Maharashtra Victory: BJP-Mahayuti's Development Priority Triumphs. devdiscourse.com Maharashtra's assembly elections resulted in a historic win for the BJP-Mahayuti alliance, celebrated for prioritizing development under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Union Minister Nitin Gadkari hailed this performance, emphasizing the role of a 'double-engine government' in propelling the state towards growth.
(2024-11-23). Rich nations raise cash offer to poor nations in climate talks. geo.tv 
Activists hold a protest during the COP29 United Nations climate change conference, in Baku, Azerbaijan November 23, 2024. — Reuters
(2024-11-23). Reading the General Election 2024. cadtm.org
(2024-11-23). Sri Lanka: Reading the General Election 2024 (plus: The Sri Lankan left's long road to power). links.org.au 
Pasan Jayasinghe & Amali Wedagedara — The National People's Power (NPP) has made history. How can the NPP's victory and mandate be understood, and what will the next five years look like?
(2024-11-23). Punjab: AAP candidate Gurdeep Singh Randhawa wins Dera Baba Nanak seat. devdiscourse.com
(2024-11-23). JD(U)'s Manorama Devi wins Belaganj assembly by-poll defeating Vishwanath Kumar Singh of RJD: EC. devdiscourse.com
(2024-11-23). BJP Eyes Hat-trick Victory Amid Fierce Contests in Maharashtra and Jharkhand Elections. devdiscourse.com Union Minister Giriraj Singh asserted on Friday that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is poised to win upcoming elections in both Maharashtra and Jharkhand, attributing a prospective defeat of the INDI alliance in Maharashtra to their overt communal tactics. Singh, in an ANI interview, remarked on their strategy, saying, "This INDI alliance has done a naked dance of communalism in Maharashtra. Maharashtra has not accepted it."
(2024-11-23). Hindi's Global Impact: A Bridge Beyond Borders. devdiscourse.com The Hindi language is increasingly gaining international recognition, celebrated for its ability to transcend geographical borders and foster inclusivity worldwide. UN ambassadors have revealed that there is a growing necessity to promote Hindi to connect and empower people globally.
(2024-11-23). Israel's Genocide Day 412: Israel Kills 87 Palestinians In Gaza. popularresistance.org Israeli forces killed nine Palestinians in a military raid on Jenin that lasted more than 48 hours between Wednesday and Thursday. Local residents told Mondoweiss that Israeli forces entered the industrial area in Jenin late night Wednesday and headed towards the city's refugee camp, where they clashed with Palestinian fighters. The Israeli army also took over several rooftops and installed snipers on the refugee camp's perimeter. | Shortly before the start of the invasion of the refugee camp, Israeli forces raided the village of Kufr Dan, to the west of Jenin city, where the Palestinian Red Crescent said that it…
(2024-11-23). Hamas reports death of Israeli woman held hostage in northern Gaza. tass.com "It has been reported that a woman hostage died in Gaza's northern areas, which are targeted by the enemy attacks", Abu Ubaida, spokesman for Hamas' armed wing, the Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades wrote on his Telegram channel…
(2024-11-23). Sabbagh congratulates Attaf on renewal of confidence as Algerian Foreign Minister. sana.sy Damascus, SANA-Syrian Foreign and Expatriates Minister Bassam Sabbagh had a phone conversation with his Algerian counterpart Ahmed Attaf on Saturday. Sabbagh congratulated Attaf on the renewal of the confidence he received from President Abdelmadjid Tebboune as Minister of Foreign Affairs and the National Community Abroad, and wished him success in his mission and the People's …
(2024-11-23). Massive Israeli airstrike rocks Beirut without warning. newarab.com 
(2024-11-23). Germany 'examining' Netanyahu arrest warrant. rt.com 
Berlin has a "historical responsibility" to Israel, a government spokesman has said | Berlin is still determining whether to abide by its obligations to the International Criminal Court (ICC), with German officials reportedly expressing relief that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is not planning to visit the country in the foreseeable future. | The Hague-based ICC announced on Thursday that it is seeking Netanyahu on charges of
(2024-11-23). Labour is lying when it says there would have to be 'legal processes' before Netanyahu's extradition. skwawkbox.org 
Cooper and co peddling utter nonsense. ICC is higher court than any in UK — the claim is a ruse and the 'specific process' would take 30 seconds Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has been doing endless and repetitive rounds on broadcast media to say, in response to the International Criminal Court (ICC) decision to issue …
(2024-11-23). New protests hit Mozambique over election fraud claims (VIDEO). rt.com 
This African country has been shaken by violence since the opposition accused the ruling party of rigging an October presidential vote | Renewed protests took place in Mozambique on Friday, as opposition supporters decried the outcome of the country's October 9 presidential election, accusing the long-ruling Mozambique Liberation Front (Frelimo) of vote rigging. Hundreds of people marched through the country's capital Maputo, chanting slogans against Frelimo and calling for changes to government policies. | Demonstrations initially kicked off in late October, when Frelimo's presidential candidate Daniel Chapo…
(2024-11-23). New protests hit African country over election fraud claims (VIDEO). rt.com Mozambique has been shaken by violence since the opposition accused the ruling party of rigging an October presidential vote | Renewed protests took place in Mozambique on Friday, as opposition supporters decried the outcome of the country's October 9 presidential election, accusing the long-ruling Mozambique Liberation Front (Frelimo) of vote rigging. Hundreds of people marched through the country's capital Maputo, chanting slogans against Frelimo and calling for changes to government policies. | Demonstrations initially kicked off in late October, when Frelimo's presidential candidate Daniel Chapo was declar…
(2024-11-23). 6 Israeli Soldiers Commit Suicide; Thousands More Get Mental Health Treatment: Report. scheerpost.com 
(2024-11-23). Israel strikes kill 11 in central Beirut, 19 across Gaza. newarab.com 
Eleven people were killed and 23 injured in an Israeli strike on On Saturday morning, AFP footage showed an excavator removing the rubble of the eight-storey building hit at around 04: 00 AM (0200 GMT), with a fire truck and civil defence rescuers nearby while people gathered around the site. | There was no evacuation warning from the Israeli military for the Basta area. | The National National Agency…
(2024-11-23). MENA Sports Wrap: Israel strike leaves woman footballer in coma. newarab.com 
Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia suffered a historic defeat to Indonesia in the AFC World Cup qualifiers, exposing cracks in their football strategy, as the UAE delivered a stunning 5-0 victory over Qatar, keeping their Worl…
(2024-11-23). Israel still blocking Gaza aid missions: UN. newarab.com 
(2024-11-23). Israel strikes kill 11 in central Beirut, 19 across Gaza. newarab.com Eleven people were killed and 63 injured in an Israeli strike on On Saturday morning, AFP footage showed an excavator removing the rubble of the eight-storey building hit at around 04: 00 AM (0200 GMT), with a fire truck and civil defence rescuers nearby while people gathered around the site. | There was no evacuation warning from the Israeli military for the Basta area. | The National National Agency…
(2024-11-23). Slain Israeli settler part of plan to settle Lebanon: minister. newarab.com 
Lebanon's Minister of Culture Mohammad Wissam Al-Murtada
(2024-11-23). Anti-NATO protesters burn cars in Canada (VIDEOS). rt.com 
Multiple arrests were made as rioters ransacked storefronts ahead of the bloc's annual summit in Montreal | At least three people have been arrested after anti-NATO and pro-Palestinian protesters rioted on the streets of Montreal, torching cars, vandalizing shopfronts, and clashing with police. The Francophone Canadian city hosts NATO's annual summit this weekend. | A crowd of anti-NATO demonstrators assembled at a park in the center of the city on Friday afternoon, before converging with an anti-Israel demonstration held nearby, police told local media. | Although initially peaceful, police said that the prot…
(2024-11-23). Report: US and European Officials Discussed Giving Ukraine Nuclear Weapons. scheerpost.com 
(2024-11-23). China triples uranium imports from Russia. rt.com 
Moscow previously banned the export of strategically important nuclear fuel to the US | Beijing is poised to become the largest importer of Russian nuclear fuel this year, following Moscow's ban on enriched uranium exports to the US in retaliation for Washington's selective restrictions. | Over the past ten months, China has purchased $849 million worth of enriched uranium from Russia — a 3.2-fold increase compared to the same period last year,
(2024-11-23). Jeffrey Sachs Explains the Russia-Ukraine War. scheerpost.com 
(2024-11-23). G20 Knocks Out G7 Agendas. scheerpost.com 
(2024-11-23). France greenlights Ukrainian strikes deep inside Russia. rt.com 
Paris places no "red lines" on its support for Kiev, Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot has said | French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot has said that Ukraine may use French missiles to attack targets in internationally-recognized Russian territory, without confirming whether such strikes have already taken place. | In an interview due to be broadcast by British state broadcaster the BBC on Sunday, Barrot said that Paris does "not set and express red lines" on its support for Kiev, and that long-range strikes on Russian soil may be carried out by Ukraine "in the logics of self-defense." | France has provided…
(2024-11-23). Mobilization out of question — Kremlin. rt.com 
Hundreds of Russians sign military contracts every day, making another draft unnecessary, spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said | Russia is not considering another mobilization round as the country continues to rely on a strong stream of volunteers willing to join the military, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said. | Russia announced a partial mobilization in the fall of 2022, calling up some 300,000 reservists to man the Ukraine conflict front line. Despite rumors circulating in recent months of a new mobilization campaign, none have been announced while Russian officials have repeatedly insisted that there is…
(2024-11-23). Merkel blasts Ukraine and Poland over Russian gas. rt.com 
Other countries are still benefiting from energy trade with Moscow, the former German chancellor has said | Poland and Ukraine were both content with Germany's imports of Russian natural gas as long as they continued to profit from it, former Chancellor Angela Merkel has said, defending her decision not to deprive the German economy of cheap energy. | In an
(2024-11-23). Merkel admits she didn't believe in Kiev's military ambitions. rt.com 
The former chancellor did not want to supply German weapons for a Ukrainian military effort she believed was futile | Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel has admitted she was skeptical about the ability of…
(2024-11-23). Trump eyes ex-intelligence chief as special envoy for Ukraine — Reuters. rt.com 
Richard Grenell has argued for the creation of "autonomous zones" and insisted that Kiev should be kept out of NATO | US President-elect Donald Trump is considering Richard Grenell, a veteran of his previous administration, for the position of special envoy for the Russia-Ukraine conflict, Reuters reported on Friday, citing sources. Grenell has previously served as Washington's ambassador to Germany and acting director of national intelligence. | Trump's plans to appoint a high-ranking diplomat tasked with "find[ing] a resolution, to get to a peace settlement" were first reported by Fox News last week, with it…
(2024-11-23). Putin must be 'adult in the room' on Ukraine conflict — US progressive pundit. rt.com 
The Russian leader's "restraint" is the only thing that can stop WW3 until Trump returns to the White House, Jimmy Dore has said | Russian President Vladimir Putin should continue exercising "restraint" in his responses to the US-led proxy war against Russia waged by the Kiev regime, Jimmy Dore, political commentator and host of the Jimmy Dore Show, has warned. According to the progressive pundit, it is imperative that Putin wait until US president-elect Donald Trump returns to the White House in January before making decisions that could kick-start World War III. | In an interview with Going Underground host…
(2024-11-23). Polish farmers block border with Ukraine (VIDEO). rt.com 
The largest crossing between the two nations has been blocked over tax policies and a deal between the EU and the South American trade bloc Mercosur | A group of Polish farmers shut down the nation's largest border crossing with Ukraine on Saturday morning to protest agriculture tax hikes enacted by the government and the EU free trade agreement with the South American trade bloc Mercosur currently being discussed within the bloc. | The protesters, who were wearing yellow vests and waving Polish flags, walked back and forth over a pedestrian crossing near the Medyka-Shehyni checkpoint, thus blocking traffic al…
(2024-11-23). RT film festival on Ukraine conflict opens in Serbia (VIDEO). rt.com 
Hosted by Emir Kusturica, the event will feature five new documentaries, including one shot by the Serbian filmmaker himself | An RT international film festival featuring dozens of documentaries on the Ukraine conflict has opened in Serbia. The event is being hosted by world-renowned Serbian filmmaker Emir Kusturica. | 'RT.Doc: The Age of Our Heroes' kicked off on Friday in the Serbian village of Drvengrad in the west of the country. Drvengrad, also known as Kustendorf, was built by Kusturica as a film set two decades ago and has since become a venue for film and music festivals as well as a tourist landmark.
(2024-11-23). Trump eyes ex-intelligence chief as special envoy for Ukraine — Reuters. rt.com Richard Grenell has argued for the creation of "autonomous zones" and insisted that Kiev should be kept out of NATO | US President-elect Donald Trump is considering Richard Grenell, a veteran of his previous administration, for the position of special envoy for the Russia-Ukraine conflict, Reuters reported on Friday, citing sources. Grenell served as Washington's ambassador to Germany and acting director of national intelligence. | Trump's plans to appoint a high-ranking diplomat tasked with "find[ing] a resolution, to get to a peace settlement" were first reported by Fox News last week, with its source saying…
(2024-11-23). Gaza hospitals 'have only two days' before they run out of fuel. newarab.com 
The health ministry in the Gaza Strip said Friday hospitals have only two days' fuel left before they must restrict services, after the UN warned aid delivery to the war-devastated territory is being crippled. | The warning came a day after the International Criminal Court The…
(2024-11-23). Iran to launch 'advanced centrifuges' in response to IAEA censure. newarab.com 
(2024-11-23). Ten killed in attack on Sufi shrine in Afghanistan. newarab.com 
Ten people were killed when a gunman "A man fired on A Nahrin resident, who knew victims of the attack, told AFP that worshippers had gathered at the Sayed Pacha Agh…
(2024-11-23). Trump picks Pam Bondi for US Attorney General as Gaetz withdraws. newarab.com 
U.S. President-elect Gaetz was the subject of a House Ethics Committee probe into allegations of having sex with an underage 17-year-old girl and illicit…
(2024-11-23). Turkey dismisses two opposition mayors over 'terrorism'. newarab.com 
Two opposition mayors in eastern Turkey have been removed from office after being convicted of "terrorism" for belonging to a banned Kurdish militant group, the interior minister said on Friday. | The mayors of Tunceli and Ovacik were each sentenced to six years and three months in prison this week for membership of the outlawed Both were replaced by state-appointed administrators, the interior ministry said…
(2024-11-23). UN warns some who fled to Syria risking lives to return to Lebanon. newarab.com 
The There are "Lebanese families who are beginning to take the very difficult and potentially life-threatening decision to return to Lebanon", said Gonzalo Vargas Llosa, t…
(2024-11-23). Mother of jailed Alaa Abdel-Fattah urges UK to secure release. newarab.com 
Her monthly visits to him in prison in Egypt last 20 minutes, where she gets to talk to him over the phone, separated by a screen. | While his health and prison conditions are "fine," Soueif, 68, said on Thursday that "on another…
(2024-11-23). Saudi Arabia makes foray into cricket world with IPL auction. newarab.com 
De facto ruler Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has backed extravagant sports investments – set to culminate in Saudi Arabia hosting the…
(2024-11-23). Europe facing new gas crisis — Bloomberg. rt.com 
US sanctions against Gazprombank threaten to cut off the last remaining routes for Russian pipeline gas, the outlet has warned | Europe is on the brink of a new energy crisis, as rapidly depleting gas reserves and potential supply cuts from Russia threaten to exacerbate an already difficult situation, according to Bloomberg. The outlet analyzed the regional situation in the wake of US sanctions against Gazprombank, Russia's primary bank for energy-related transactions, in an article on Saturday. | According to Bloomberg, the European market is still recovering from severe energy shocks experienced two years ag…
(2024-11-23). NATO state slams US over lastest Russia sanctions. rt.com 
New restrictions against Gazprombank will hurt countries in Central Europe, Hungary's foreign minister has said | Washington's decision to blacklist Russia's Gazprombank, a key conduit for gas purchases from Russia, is aimed at undermining energy security in the Central European region, Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto has claimed. | Earlier this week, the US Treasury Department imposed blocking sanctions on more than 50 Russian financial institutions, including Gazprombank, linked to the eponymous Russian gas giant, and six of its international subsidiaries. | The newly introduced restrictions effec…
(2024-11-23). German foreign minister divorces — media. rt.com 
Annalena Baerbock and her husband Daniel Holefleisch announced their separation in a statement reported by the Bild | German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock and her husband, Daniel Holefleisch, have announced their separation after 17 years of marriage. The couple released a joint statement, reported by the Bild newspaper stating, "we made the decision together some time ago that we are no longer a couple." | Baerbock, 43, and Holefleisch, 51, married in August 2007 and have two daughters, aged nine and 13. In their statement, they emphasized their commitment to co-parenting, affirming, "the most important…
(2024-11-23). EU and China close to dropping electric vehicle duties — trade chief. rt.com 
Brussels imposed tariffs on imports of Chinese electric cars following a high-profile probe | Brussels and Beijing are close to concluding a pact to eliminate EU tariffs on Chinese electric vehicle imports, the head of the European Parliament's Trade Committee, Bernd Lange, said on Saturday in an interview with Germany's ntv news outlet. | In October, the European Commission imposed tariffs of up to 35.3% on Chinese-made battery electric vehicles (BEVs). The levies, which became effective on October 30, came on top of the EU's standard 10% duty on imported automobiles. | "We are also still negotiating with the…
(2024-11-23). Musk shows interest in purchasing MSNBC. rt.com 
The left-leaning network has been struggling with plummeting viewership numbers and is in the midst of a corporate overhaul | X owner and Donald Trump ally Elon Musk has shown interest in potentially acquiring the left-leaning cable news channel MSNBC amid rumors that its parent company, Comcast, is considering a sale due to plummeting ratings. | On Wednesday, Comcast announced that it would spin off a number of its companies into a separate media holding comprising USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, and several other networks, which will be dubbed SpinCo. While the company portrayed the move as positive, saying the ho…
(2024-11-23). Dozens killed in sectarian violence in Pakistan — AP. rt.com 
Clashes have erupted after the latest deadly attack on Shiite Muslims reportedly claimed the lives of 37 people | At least 37 people were killed and 47 injured as a result of sectarian clashes in the northwestern Pakistani province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, a senior police officer from the region told AP on Saturday. | Another round of sporadic fighting between Sunni and Shiite Muslims in the mountainous region bordering Afghanistan flared up shortly after gunmen opened fire on two separate convoys of Shia pilgrims traveling with police escorts in Kurram. The attack reportedly left 42 dead and 20 wounded, with ne…
(2024-11-23). NATO hopeful's PM seeks restoration of cash payments from Russia. rt.com 
Hundreds of thousands of Moldovan citizens living in Russia cannot send bank transfers back home | Chisinau is looking for ways to re-enable money transfers between Moldova and Russia while complying with Western sanctions, Prime Minister Dorin Recean has said. | Hundreds of thousands of Moldovan citizens are employed in Russia. In September, the last remaining avenue for Moldovans to transfer money from their Russian bank accounts back to Moldova was cut off, when the 'Gold Crown' payment system fell under US sanctions. | In an interview with Moldova's Exclusiv TV on Friday, Recean stressed that Chisinau is c…
(2024-11-23). UN press safety report 'unacceptable' — veteran journalist. rt.com 
The agency had no right to ignore the murders of Russian reporters, TASS deputy head Mikhail Gusman has said | TASS Deputy Director-General Mikhail Gusman has criticized the UN for omitting the murders of Russian journalists in its latest report on press safety. Speaking at a session of UNESCO's International Program for the Development of Communication (IPDC) on Friday, Gusman said the body's selective approach to attacks on journalists was "unacceptable." | The veteran journalist was commenting on the latest 'Report on the Safety of Journalists and the Danger of Impunity' by UNESCO Director General Audrey Az…
(2024-11-23). EU state slams US for destabilizing regional energy security. rt.com New restrictions against Russia's Gazprombank will hit Central European states, Hungary's foreign minister has said | Washington's decision to blacklist Russia's Gazprombank, a key conduit for gas purchases from Russia, is aimed at undermining energy security in the Central European region, Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto has claimed. | Earlier this week, the US Treasury Department imposed blocking sanctions on more than 50 Russian financial institutions, including Gazprombank, linked to the eponymous Russian gas giant, and six of its international subsidiaries. | The newly introduced restrictions e…
(2024-11-23). EU state slams US for destabilizing regional energy security. rt.com New restrictions against Russia's Gazprombank will hit Central European states, Hungary's foreign minister has said | Washington's latest decision to blacklist Russia's Gazprombank is aimed at undermining energy security in the Central European region, according to Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto. | Earlier this week, the US Treasury Department imposed blocking sanctions on more than 50 Russian financial institutions, including Gazprombank and six of its international subsidiaries. | The newly introduced restrictions effectively cut off Russia's primary bank for energy-related transactions from the…
(2024-11-23). UN report on press safety 'unacceptable' — veteran journalist. rt.com The agency had no right to ignore the murders of Russian reporters, TASS deputy head Mikhail Gusman has said | TASS Deputy Director-General Mikhail Gusman has criticized the UN for omitting the murders of Russian journalists in its latest report on press safety. Speaking at a session of UNESCO's International Program for the Development of Communication (IPDC) on Friday, Gusman said the body's selective approach to attacks on journalists was "unacceptable." | The veteran journalist was commenting on the latest 'Report on the Safety of Journalists and the Danger of Impunity' by UNESCO Director General Audrey Az…
(2024-11-23). AC Milan vs Juventus predicted lineups – Serie A 2024-25. albawaba.com Serie A giants AC Milan and Juventus face off at the San Siro Stadium in a mouthwatering encounter on Saturday.Match date: Saturday, 23 November | Kick-off time: 17: 00 (GMT) | Venue: San Siro StadiumAC Milan vs Juventus predicted lineups: Milan possible XlMike Maignan; Emerson Royal, Malick Thiaw, Strahinja Pavlovic, Theo Hernandez; Youssouf Fofana, Tijjani Reijnders; Samuel Chukwueze, Christian Pulisic, Rafael Leao; Alvaro Morata.Juve possible XlMichele Di Gregorio; Nicolo Savona, Federico Gatti, Pierre Kalulu, Andrea Cambiaso; Manuel Locatelli, Khephren Thuram; Tim Weah, Teun Koopmeiners, Kenan Yildiz; F…
(2024-11-23). Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest predicted lineups – Premier League 2024-25. albawaba.com Arsenal host Nottingham Forest at the Emirates in Gameweek 12 of the Premier League on Saturday.Match date: Saturday, 23 November | Kick-off time: 15: 00 (GMT) | Venue: Emirates StadiumArsenal vs Nottingham Forest predicted lineups: Arsenal possible Xl David Raya; Thomas Partey, William Saliba, Gabriel Magalhaes, Jurrien Timber; Martin Odegaard, Declan Rice, Alex Merino; Bukayo Saka, Kai Havertz, Gabriel Martinelli.Nottingham Forest possible XlMatz Sels; Ola Aina, Nikola Milenkovic, Murillo, Alex Moreno; Ryan Yates, Nicolas Dominguez; Elliot Anderson, Morgan Gibbs-White, Callum Hudson-Odoi; Chris Wood.
(2024-11-23). Wind Speeds Dropping, Rainfall Similar to a Century Ago — the Climate News You Won't Hear in the Mainstream. wattsupwiththat.com No doubt computer models are behind this crystal ball gazing but the actual evidence of recent trends suggests something more modest. Homewood notes that annual rainfall in England and Wales has been increasing since 1980 but the 10-year average is at a similar level to earlier periods such as the 1870s and 1920s. There was a significant rise in rainfall in Scotland during the 1980s, he observed, but there has been little change in trend since. Meanwhile, rainfall trends in Northern Ireland have barely changed since 1931. As to rainfall becoming "more intense", Homewood notes that in England and Wales only seven…
(2024-11-23). Streeting's slimming drug already causing hospital 'surge'. He wants to force it on millions. skwawkbox.org 
Adverse reactions to Tirzepatide and related 'semaglutides' lead to spike in hospitalisations and 10 deaths. Labour wants millions to take it, despite appalling track record of manufacturer As Skwawkbox has previously covered, Health Secretary Wes Streeting plans to force millions of people to take slimming drug Tirzepatide (also marketed as Mounjaro), starting with unemployed people …
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(2024-11-23). Summer lovin': Balmoral Beach. independentaustralia.net 
(2024-11-23). Alan Jones' touching story. independentaustralia.net 
(2024-11-23). Automakers' Costly Gamble on EVs: A Lesson in Ignoring Consumer Demand. wattsupwiththat.com Ultimately, the market will decide the winners and losers. Automakers that prioritize consumer satisfaction over government market manipulation will thrive, while those that gambled on an uncertain future may find themselves scrambling to survive. Tesla's trajectory proves that it's possible to innovate without compromising, and the rest of the industry would be wise to take notes.
(2024-11-23). Green Tribunal Orders Cleanup of Stadium After Dosanjh Concert. devdiscourse.com The National Green Tribunal has issued a directive for the immediate cleanup of Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium following a chaotic aftermath from last month's Diljit Dosanjh concert. The stadium's running track was left cluttered with trash, causing severe disruptions.
(2024-11-23). Transforming Governance: Goa Online Brings Services to Your Doorstep. devdiscourse.com The state of Goa is witnessing a transformative shift in citizen services with its expanding e-governance portal, 'Goa Online', simplifying government access for over 8.6 lakh residents. Authorities report that this portal allows residents to conduct essential governmental tasks from home, facilitating efficient and transparent governance.
(2024-11-23). Thinking of getting a personal trainer to help you achieve your fitness goals? Here's what to look for. channelnewsasia.com First, decide what kind of support you really need.
(2024-11-23). Jharkhand Election Results 2024 Live Updates. ummid.com Jharkhand Election Results 2024 Live Updates: The Election Commission is set to conduct today i.e. Saturday November 23, 2024 counting of votes of all the 81 assembly seats in Jharkhand from 08: 00 AM.
(2024-11-23). JMM Poised to Retain Jharkhand Amidst BJP's Slump. devdiscourse.com The Hemant Soren-led JMM coalition appears set to retain control of the Jharkhand assembly, leading in more than 50 of the 81 seats, according to Election Commission data.
(2024-11-23). BJP's C Krishnakumar Takes Lead in Palakkad Bypoll. devdiscourse.com In a significant political contest in Kerala, the BJP-led NDA has regained its footing in the Palakkad Assembly bypoll, as ballot counting progresses. The Congress-led UDF initially held the advantage, but the dynamics have shifted.
(2024-11-23). Maharashtra Election Results 2024 Live Updates. ummid.com The Election Commission is set to start today i.e. Saturday November 23, 2024 counting of votes of all the 288 assembly seats in Maharashtra from 08: 00 AM.
(2024-11-23). Mahayuti's March to Victory: Shinde's Formula for Success. devdiscourse.com The Mahayuti coalition, poised for a resounding victory in the Maharashtra elections, signals ongoing political shifts in the region. Chief Minister Eknath Shinde announced that despite the electoral success, there's no predetermined formula for awarding the chief minister's seat to the party winning the most seats.
(2024-11-23). Anushakti Nagar Election Result 2024 Live Updates: Fahad, Sana in neck and neck battle. ummid.com Fahad Ahmad of NCP (Sharad Pawar) and Sana Malik, daughter of sitting MLA Nawab Malik and NCP (Ajit Pawar) candidate, are in neck and neck battle in Anushakti Nagar assembly seat of Mumbai.
(2024-11-23). Mankhurd Shivaji Nagar Election Result 2024 Live Updates: Abu Asim Azmi leads. ummid.com Sitting MLA Abu Asim Azmi and Ateeque Ahmed Khan of the AIMIM are in neck and neck battle in Mankhurd Shivaji Nagar assembly seat of Mumbai.
(2024-11-23). Mankhurd Shivaji Nagar Election Result 2024 Live Updates: SP, AIMIM in neck and neck battle. ummid.com Sitting MLA Abu Asim Azmi and Ateeque Ahmed Khan of the AIMIM are in neck and neck battle in Mankhurd Shivaji Nagar assembly seat of Mumbai.
(2024-11-23). ICC Warrant Against Netanyahu: Who Said What? ummid.com Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant face an unprecedented challenge following the International Criminal Court's arrest warrants against them.
(2024-11-23). US threats against the International Criminal Court and the normalization of genocide. wsws.org Netanyahu's guilt is imperialism's guilt. The entire American political establishment, from the Biden administration and the Democratic Party to the Republican Party and the incoming Trump administration, has supported the genocide and has united in condemning the ICC decision.
(2024-11-23). Iran: ICC indictment of Netanyahu should have included 'genocide'. presstv.ir Iran says the International Criminal Court (ICC)'s indictment of Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former minister of military affairs Yoav Gallant should have also included "genocide" by the regime.
(2024-11-23). US senator threatens ICC with military action over Netanyahu sentence. presstv.ir Tom Cotton has threatened military action against the International Criminal Court (ICC).
(2024-11-23). Iranian Spokesman Hails ICC Arrest Warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry Esmaeil Baqaei lauded a decision by the International Criminal Court to issue arrest warrants for Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former defense minister Yoav Gallant.
(2024-11-23). The International Criminal Court Must Fall. dailysceptic.org The arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defence Minister Yoav Gallant should be the last the International Criminal Court issues, says Stephen Daisley. The ICC must fall.
(2024-11-23). How Yemen Is Redefining Regional Power. popularresistance.org The Ansarallah-aligned Yemen military, a key pillar of the Axis of Resistance, continues to strengthen its position in the ongoing war in West Asia, advancing to new levels in showcasing its power and cementing its role as a formidable force. | Once viewed as a convenient Saudi punching bag, Sanaa's growing influence and operational capabilities today are reshaping the dynamics in the region and creating new challenges for both regional and international actors. | The Yemenis have shown the ability to launch — and get away with — nonstop military operations at sea against ships linked to Israel, the U…
(2024-11-23). Mass Blockade At Air Force Base Protesting The Arming Of Israel. popularresistance.org Travis AFB/Fairfield, CA — On Wednesday, as reported by police authorities, 28 people were arrested in a mass nonviolent rally and "human blockade" that blocked all 4 entrances into Travis Air Force Base, the state's largest air base, to "Nonviolently stop the supply chain for weapons to Israel." | All arrestees were charged with misdemeanor "failure to comply with a lawful order," and released by 4 p.m. Wednesday, and given January court dates. | Travis has been a key air base transporting US weapons to Israel in it's yearlong military offensive in Gaza, which many experts, nationally and globally, are cal…
(2024-11-23). Israeli airstrike hits central Beirut as Southern Suburb bombardments continue. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Israeli airstrikes destroyed an eight-story residential building in central Beirut early Saturday with five missiles. As Israel and Hezbollah enter their third month of conflict, the attack apparently targeted top Hezbollah leader Talal Hamieh.Lebanese National News Agency: The strike occurred in central Beirut's Basta district, leaving rescue crews looking for casualties in the rubble. The strike killed four and injured 23, according to Hezbollah-linked media citing Lebanon's Ministry of Health.The strike targeted Hezbollah operations chief Mohammed Haidar, known as "Abu Ali," according to Israeli med…
(2024-11-23). Amsterdam riots and the wolf who cried antisemitism. internationalviewpoint.org Israel's Maccabi Tel Aviv fans ignited violence in Amsterdam, but the far-right is victimising them to repress Palestine solidarity, writes Alex de Jong. | – | / |
(2024-11-23). Palestine: Islamophobia and resistance to the Israeli occupation. internationalviewpoint.org 'There was no such thing as Palestinians… They did not exist.' This statement by Golda Meir in 1969 is the essence of what, fifty years later, would lead to the genocide of the Palestinians in Gaza. Despite live media coverage by its victims and a solidarity movement organised in many countries, it has continued unabated for a year. | – | / |
(2024-11-23). Four killed in initial toll in Israeli occupation new raid on Beirut city center. sana.sy Beirut, SANA- The Israeli enemy committed a horrific massacre Saturday in al-Basta area in Beirut city center that killed four in an initial toll, while 23 others injured, a residential building was destroyed as rescue operations and removal of rubble are still ongoing. The Lebanese National News Agency reported that the Israeli enemy aircraft completely …
(2024-11-23). Comicomment丨U.S. dollar hegemony: The global wealth extraction drill. ecns.cn In recent years, the United States has abused its dollar hegemony, and weaponized the international financial infrastructure, making more countries vigilant.
(2024-11-23). China set to further ties with Morocco. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping has underscored China's commitment to supporting Morocco in maintaining its national security and stability, and expressed the country's willingness to work with the North African nation to continue to firmly support each other on issues concerning their own core interests.
(2024-11-23). Data infrastructure blueprint unveiled. ecns.cn China plans to complete construction of a national data infrastructure by 2029, while establishing a public data service system and data operation mechanism, according to a draft guideline published by the National Data Administration on Friday.
(2024-11-23). 12th National Traditional Games of Ethnic Minorities opens in Sanya. ecns.cn The 12th National Traditional Games of Ethnic Minorities of the People's Republic of China is about much more than competition and finishing top, it is a unique platform to boost understandings and unity among people from different ethnic groups.
(2024-11-23). Azerbaijan's new success story. uwidata.com By Tehran Tapdygov, Azerbaijani journalist, political observer Azerbaijan, Baku. Today these words are familiar to the whole world. A short period of independence and a huge road travelled. Baku has become the center of international negotiations. Especially after the liberation of Azerbaijani territories from occupation, the foreign policy defined by Azerbaijan has made the small …
(2024-11-23). Amazon invests an additional $4B in Anthropic, a competitor to OpenAI. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA — Amazon, the American multinational technology company, announced investing an additional $4 billion into Anthropic, an artificial intelligence research and development company and a major competitor to OpenAI, the American artificial intelligence (AI) research organization that owns ChatGPT.Amazon and Anthropic new investment: According to this new investment, Amazon Web Services (AWS), a subsidiary of Amazon that provides on-demand cloud computing platforms and APIs to individuals, companies, and governments, will become Anthropic's primary computing services provider. | It is worth notin…
(2024-11-23). US lawmakers request classified briefing on Hamas's alleged move to Turkey. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – A bipartisan group of 36 U.S. congressmen has requested a classified briefing on claims that Hamas leaders, supposedly "expelled" from Qatar, are being welcomed in Turkey, a NATO ally. The Hill stated that Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines received the letter.The legislators worried that Hamas moving its headquarters to Turkey would worsen Ankara's connections to the organization. We request an immediate classified briefing to discuss these concerns," the letter said.Turkey denies harboring Hamas leaders. An alleged Turkish diplomatic source told Reute…
(2024-11-23). Palestine: The Resistance. internationalviewpoint.org
(2024-11-23). Trump's Cabinet of Dangerous Fanatics and Kooks. internationalviewpoint.org "Comics and journalists have referred to the new cabinet as "Trump's clown car." The clowns, however are not funny; they're frightening." | – | / |
(2024-11-23). USA: Trump's victory: a major warning. internationalviewpoint.org The clear-cut election of Donald Trump as President of the United States of America is a major development in the process of right-wing and extreme right-wing extremism underway in global capitalism. At a time when neoliberalism has deepened abysmal social inequalities that hit women and racialised people the hardest; at a time when the ruling classes are wallowing more and more in an opulence whose legal and illegal sources are so mixed that they can no longer be distinguished; at a time when the climate catastrophe and the collapse of biodiversity caused by the race to make a profit from fossil capital are hitt…
(2024-11-23). Debate on the Left in Britain — towards a new broad party? internationalviewpoint.org "British politics has become much more volatile and the hold of the two mainstream parties, Labour and the Conservatives, over the electorate has become weaker. " | – | / |
(2024-11-23). Government policies to blame for SAs' chronic mass unemployment. internationalviewpoint.org The level of unemployment in South Africa is second to no other country in the world. Everyone recognises that it's a problem, with various polls suggesting that it's the main concern for people in the country. The problem is so bad that it is described by some as a virus. The symptoms are the widespread desperation of the majority of people in the country and deepening social tensions. | – | / |
(2024-11-23). Geopolitical conflicts, anti-imperialism and internationalism in times of "reactionary acceleration" internationalviewpoint.org Within the general framework of the multidimensional crisis in which we find ourselves, now aggravated by the stimulus that Trump's recent electoral victory represents for the rise of an extreme right on a global scale, it seems even more evident that we are witnessing a profound crisis of the international geopolitical (dis)order, as well as of the basic rules of International Law that have been established since the end of the Second World War. The most tragic manifestation of this crisis (which calls into question even the future of the UN) is found in the genocidal war against Gaza (Awad, 2024), to which are…
(2024-11-23). Burkina Faso: Junta steps up repression. internationalviewpoint.org To make up for its inability to improve the security situation in Burkina Faso, the ruling junta is stepping up its repressive course. On 24 August, nearly 400 civilians were killed by jihadists in the village of Barsalogho in north-central Burkina Faso. This tragedy sheds a harsh light on the real situation in the country, far removed from the triumphalist rhetoric of the putschists. | – | / |
(2024-11-23). Imperialism as Antagonistic Cooperation. internationalviewpoint.org
(2024-11-23). Reportedly, former HUD Secretary under Trump, Ben Carson, may be next HUD Secretary. indybay.org Photo of National Alliance Of HUD Tenants (NAHT) 2018 Protest…
(2024-11-23). CADTM International Council | Day 3 | Strategic considerations and the political and economic situation in Europe. cadtm.org
(2024-11-23). Azerbaijan's new success story. unitedworldint.com Baku is hosting the 29th session of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29) By Tehran Tapdygov, Azerbaijani journalist, political observer Azerbaijan, Baku. Today these words are familiar to the whole world. A short period of independence and a huge road travelled. Baku has become the center of …
(2024-11-23). Thailand: United Nations body says human rights lawyer Anon Nampa's imprisonment violates international law and calls for his release. fidh.org
(2024-11-23). European Union due diligence directive: A guide to national transposition and implementation for civil society. fidh.org
(2024-11-23). Trump's re-election could mark end of era dominated by US-led globalisation. scmp.com Washington has long resisted efforts to reform the Western-centric international order. Now Trump appears poised to withdraw from it altogether.
(2024-11-23). CPJ recognizes fearless journalists at 2024 International Press Freedom Awards. cpj.org
(2024-11-23). IMF Approves Third Review of Sri Lanka's Bailout Amid Economic Vulnerability. devdiscourse.com The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has given the green light to the third review of Sri Lanka's $2.9 billion bailout package, though it cautions that the nation's economic stability is still precarious.
(2024-11-23). Babil Khan's 'Log Out' Set for Global Spotlight at Mar del Plata. devdiscourse.com Babil Khan's latest film, 'Log Out,' is poised to make its world debut at the esteemed Mar del Plata International Film Festival in Argentina. Directed by Amit Golani, known for 'TVF Pitchers,' the film is a keen reflection on the complexities of digital fame.
(2024-11-23). Marc André: Algeria in the Archives. newleftreview.org The Algerian War of Independence remains a raw nerve for the French state. André reveals how national-security interests have mobilized, under cover of individual rights to privacy, to block access to sensitive dossiers—and what the files themselves disclose of the lives of young militants and police informers.
(2024-11-23). Mumbai BJP president Ashish Shelar leading in Vandre West assembly seat in Mumbai by 6,429 votes at the end of 3rd round: EC officials. devdiscourse.com
(2024-11-23). NCP candidate Zeeshan Siddique trails in Vandre East assembly seat in Mumbai by 5,237 votes at the end of fourth round: EC officials. devdiscourse.com
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(2024-11-23). Sri Lankan president announces JVP/NPP government will implement savage IMF austerity program in full. wsws.org On the very first day the majority-JVP/NPP parliament was convened, the new government jettisoned its election pledge to renegotiate the country's bailout agreement with the IMF to protect the most vulnerable.
(2024-11-23). IMF approves third review of Sri Lanka's $2.9bn bailout, but warns of risks. aljazeera.com Global lender says it will release about $333m to crisis-hit nation as signs of economic recovery emerge.