2024-11-09: News Headlines

geo.tv (2024-11-09). Why nuclear weapons will be on Trump's agenda. geo.tv Donald Trump holds a campaign rally in Indiana, Pennsylvania, US, September 23, 2024. — ReutersWASHINGTON: When he takes office in January, President-elect Donald Trump will inherit a raft of national security challenges, including major wars in Ukraine and the Middle…

Andrew Johnson (2024-11-09). British imperialism renew Indian Ocean bombing base. workers.org An agreement made in October between British imperialism and the island nation of Mauritius over a U.S. military base in the Indian Ocean exposes how the U.S. capitalist class depends on military aggression to maintain a decaying U.S. hegemony worldwide. Diego Garcia, a small island in the Indian Ocean, plays . . . |

WSWS (2024-11-09). South Asia's governments rush to congratulate America's fascist president-elect Trump. wsws.org Indian Prime Minister Modi and Sri Lankan President Dissanayake were quick to publicly hail Trump's victory.

UMMID (2024-11-09). Trump 2.0: Opportunities and Challenges for India. ummid.com As Trump returns to the White House, India will likely adapt and engage in strategic diplomacy to leverage the strengths of this relationship while addressing any challenges that may arise.

UMMID (2024-11-09). Time to revisit the Legacy of Jawaharlal Nehru. ummid.com The credit for keeping a country like India with a multi-faceted culture united for 77 years after independence goes first to Mahatma Gandhi and then to Jawaharlal Nehru.

ptcnews.tv (2024-11-09). Trudeau admits presence of Khalistani supporters in Canada, says 'they don't represent Sikhs as a whole'. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has admitted to the presence of Khalistani supporters within Canada but clarified that they do not represent the Sikh community as a whole. This statement aligns with India's long-standing assertion that the Canadian government is sheltering pro-Khalistani elements.Speaking at a Diwali celebration at Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Justin Trudeau said, "There are many supporters of Khalistan in Canada, but they do not represent the Sikh community as a whole. Similarly, there are supporters of the Modi government in Canada, but they do not represent all Hindu Canadi…

ptcnews.tv (2024-11-09). Trump's 'Day 1' immigration plan may affect millions of Indian-American families; know how. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: Donald Trump and JD Vance's campaign promises regarding immigration have become a significant source of concern for immigrants, particularly within the Indian-American community. These concerns stem from proposed changes that may jeopardise the future citizenship status of children born to immigrant parents in the US. The campaign pledge, which Trump and Vance aim to execute on "Day 1" of their administration, involves limiting naturalised citizenship.Naturalised citizenship refers to people gaining citizenship either by birth in the country or through the formal legal process. Under Donald Trump's…

Agence France-Presse (2024-11-09). Croatia arrests 4 over attack on foreign workers. scmp.com Labourers from Nepal, India, the Philippines and elsewhere have filled tens of thousands of jobs in construction and tourism.

Archana Shah (2024-11-09). Crafting a Future: Stories of Indian Textiles and Sustainable Practices. fairobserver.com The charm of khadi is in its artistry and in the irregularity of the yarn, which creates a unique tactile fabric. This handspun and handwoven fabric, using natural fibres, is comfortable to wear since the low-twisted yarn allows the fabric to breathe and absorb moisture, and it becomes softer with every wash. This 'fabric of…

_____ (2024-11-09). Indian journalist Rana Ayyub tailed by officials, harassed after number leaked. CPJ Staff

____ (2024-11-09). Nadda Lauds Modi's Leadership, Targets Jharkhand Poll Triumph. devdiscourse.com BJP National President Jagat Prakash Nadda praised India's progress under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, particularly in healthcare, infrastructure, and poverty alleviation, during a gathering in Ranchi.

____ (2024-11-09). East Bengal's Tactical Brilliance Halts Mohammedan Sporting's Ambitions. devdiscourse.com East Bengal displayed remarkable defensive prowess, securing a goalless draw against Mohammedan Sporting Club in the Indian Super League (ISL), despite being reduced to nine players for more than an hour.

____ (2024-11-09). Revving Remembrance: Indian Army's Tribute Ride Honoring Walong Heroes. devdiscourse.com A motorcycle expedition organized by the Indian Army kicked off from Mipi in the Dibang Valley district of Arunachal Pradesh, officials reported on Saturday. This endeavor aims to honor the soldiers of the 1962 Sino-Indian conflict, particularly commemorating the Battle of Walong.

____ (2024-11-09). Neeraj Chopra Embraces a New Era with Javelin Legend Jan Zelezny. devdiscourse.com Neeraj Chopra, India's javelin sensation and a double Olympic medallist, has enlisted the esteemed Jan Zelezny as his new coach. The partnership heralds an exciting phase in Chopra's burgeoning career, with Zelezny bringing unmatched expertise to the table. A world-record holder and three-time Olympic gold medallist, Zelezny is arguably the greatest javelin thrower of the modern era.

channelnewsasia (2024-11-09). India's Chopra brings on three-time Olympic champion Zelezny as coach. channelnewsasia.com

greenleft.org.au (2024-11-09). Challenging the Modi spin on India. greenleft.org.au

UMMID (2024-11-09). Muslim Population in India: Myth and Reality. ummid.com A new book "The Population Myth: Islam, Family Planning and Politics in India" by former Ehief Election Commissioner S Y Quraishi is an interesting read on the politics of the Muslim population myth in India.

____ (2024-11-09). Modi Slams Congress for Corruption Allegations. devdiscourse.com Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a campaign rally in Akola, Maharashtra, sharply criticized the Congress party, accusing it of turning states into ATMs for its 'shahi parivar'. With assembly elections approaching, Modi vowed to prevent Maharashtra from becoming a tool for Congress corruption.

____ (2024-11-09). Delhi Gears Up: Special Voter Registration Camps Launched. devdiscourse.com In a significant move to prepare for the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections scheduled for February, authorities have initiated a special two-day voter registration camp starting Saturday.

Arjun Singh (2024-11-09). How To Lose Pennsylvania. levernews.com

ptcnews.tv (2024-11-09). Pakistan choked: Multan's AQI crosses 2,000-mark; Punjab closes schools, amusement parks and museums amid hazardous smog levels. ptcnews.tv Pakistan choked: The Punjab government in Pakistan has announced a 10-day closure of amusement parks, museums, and schools across multiple districts from November 8 to 17 due to hazardous smog levels. The restrictions, which were implemented on Friday, affect areas such as Lahore, Gujranwala, Faisalabad, Multan, Sheikhupura, Kasur, Nankana Sahib, Gujarat, Hafizabad, Mandi Bahauddin, Sialkot, Narowal, Chiniot, Jhang, and Toba Tek Singh, along with Lodhran, Vehari, and Khanewal.Multan, the largest city in southern Punjab, reported an alarming Air Quality Index (AQI) reading of 2,135 between 8 am and 9 am on Friday…

Anuraj Singh (2024-11-09). Shaping Public Discourse: The Dual Edge of AI in Democracy. fairobserver.com Artificial intelligence seems to be a novel concept implanted in public memory owing to recent exorbitant investments and its impact on the job market. However, AI as an idea can be traced back thousands of years to myths and legends. Namely, in Greek mythology: Talos was a giant bronze automaton who served as the guardian…

____ (2024-11-09). Omar Abdullah Advocates for Governance Revolution in Jammu and Kashmir. devdiscourse.com Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has called for a transformative approach in governance to better meet the public's heightened expectations following recent elections. During a strategic review meeting in Ganderbal, Abdullah advocated for increased public engagement and swift resolution of residents' concerns by government officials.

Faisal Ali Ghumman (2024-11-09). Notorious bandit Shahid Lund killed in joint operation. gnnhd.tv The Punjab government had placed a bounty of Rs10m on Baloch…

Qassam Muaddi, Mondoweiss. (2024-11-09). Israel's Genocide Day 398: Israel Admits It Is Depopulating North Gaza. popularresistance.org Israel announced on Thursday that it will expand its offensive on north Gaza, which has been ongoing since October 5. According to the Israeli army, military operations that have largely taken place in Jabalia refugee camp will expand to Beit Lahia. | On Tuesday, a spokesperson of the Israeli army, Yitzhak Cohen, said in a press briefing that the army has come close to the complete "evacuation" of the population of north Gaza. The army spokesperson said that Palestinian residents of the north will not be allowed to return to their homes. This declaration marks the first official Israeli admission of the intent to…

newarab (2024-11-09). Trump ally Massad Boulos to replace Amos Hochstein as mediator. newarab.com Massad Boulos, the Lebanese-American billionaire who helped garner Arab votes for Speaking to Lebanese broadcaster LBCI on Thursday, Boulos said his first visit will be to Beirut as soon as possible, possibly "in the coming days or two weeks." | But asked whether he…

A Guest Author (2024-11-09). IADL statement: Israel's 2,500 acts of aggression against Lebanon. workers.org The following is a statement issued Oct. 23, 2024, by the International Association of Democratic Lawyers about Israel's aggression against Lebanon. Israel has been attacking Lebanon since 1948, the year it was accepted as a member of the United Nations, and its aggression is renewed each time under the pretext . . . |

A Guest Author (2024-11-09). Hamas says temporary truce won't stop genocide in Gaza. workers.org The following statement was given by Hamas leader Sami Abuy Zuhri to Al-Jazeera and published by Resistance News Network on Nov. 2, 2024. Sami Abuy Zuhri We are interested in stopping the massacres and holocausts against our people. We are keen on stopping the massacres in Gaza, which is why . . . |

Editor (2024-11-09). Everybody Wants to Join BRICS. scheerpost.com

Editor (2024-11-09). Gallant Says There's 'Nothing Left' for Israeli Troops to Do in Gaza. scheerpost.com

Editor (2024-11-09). 'Horrific Reality': Nearly 70% of UN-Verified Gaza Deaths Are Women and Children. scheerpost.com

Editor (2024-11-09). Localizing the Conflict. scheerpost.com

Editor (2024-11-09). Media Blame Left for Trump Victory—Rather Than Their Own Fear-Based Business Model. scheerpost.com

newarab (2024-11-09). In conversation with Yousef Srouji, director of Three Promises. newarab.com Like many millennials,

newarab (2024-11-09). Going beyond traditional stereotypes with rock band Kuwaisiana. newarab.com

newarab (2024-11-09). A renewed interest in Iraq's heritage sparks hope for change >. newarab.com An Iraqi professor leading a group of students on a walking tour of Baghdad's historic centre invites them to stop and admire a centuries-old stone wall erected to shield the city from Mongol invaders. | Such a tour would have been unthinkable in the Iraqi capital through much of recent decades due to the country's successive wars which saw Baghdad pounded from the air, targeted by suicide bombers and hit with car bomb attacks. | "Several caliphs worked on it," tour leader and professor Muaffaq al-Tai, 83, told the group as they passed under an impressive brick dome, smartphones and cameras in hand. | Braving…

newarab (2024-11-09). Searching for love and belonging in All We Imagine as Light film. newarab.com

newarab (2024-11-09). Despite his release, El-Kadi has little hope in Algerian press. newarab.com "We can't call this a new beginning, as over 250 political detainees still languish in Al…

newarab (2024-11-09). Erdogan invites Trump to visit Turkey following election victory. newarab.com President Tayyip Erdogan sought to reset Trump's election victory this week was generally met with cheer in

newarab (2024-11-09). Euro-scene Leipzig festival cancels Palestinian play over BDS. newarab.com A Ahmed Tobasi, the Artistic Director of the renowned

newarab (2024-11-09). HRW: Western states encourage belligerents by arming Israel. newarab.com

newarab (2024-11-09). Iran downplays Trump victory but wary of US policy change. newarab.com After However, Trump is set to return to the White House in January – after defeating US Vice President Kamala Harris in Tuesday's election – at a delicate time for Tehran whose allies in the region have suffered severe blows in conflicts with Israel. | Trump's victory came with the Middle East in turmoil after the outbre…

newarab (2024-11-09). Iraq denies its territory used for Iranian response to Israel. newarab.com

newarab (2024-11-09). Israel kills paramedic in south Lebanon, Hezbollah targets bases. newarab.com Israel and Hezbollah continued to trade fire on Friday as Israeli airstrikes killed more civilians in At least one paramedic from the privately-run Islamic Health Authority was killed in a raid in south Lebanon's Tyre district. Nearly 180

newarab (2024-11-09). Israeli army has no role left in Gaza, Gallant says. newarab.com Former Israeli Defence Minister Gallant, who was abruptly sacked as defence minister by Prime Minister "There's nothing left in Gaza to do. The major achievements h…

newarab (2024-11-09). Israeli hooligans cry foul after instigating riots in Amsterdam. newarab.com As anti-Palestinian provocations by

newarab (2024-11-09). Israeli troops leave reviews mocking south Lebanon destruction. newarab.com Israeli soldiers The Israeli military began crossing the border into south Lebanon on 1 October, about a week after year-long cross-border hostilities with Hezbollah spiralled into a full-blown war. | Tel Aviv calls its incursion "limited operations" that seek to destroy Hezbollah's infrastructure and ultimately dismantle the Iran-backed group. They came after Hezbollah's leader and much of…

newarab (2024-11-09). Malaysia says six UN peacekeepers injured in Lebanon blast. newarab.com Malaysia said Friday that six of its peacekeepers serving under the The The UN has said that five Mala…

newarab (2024-11-09). MENA Sports Wrap: Will Al-Hilal boot Neymar over injury setback. newarab.com Neymar's two-week injury absence raises questions over his Neymar e…

newarab (2024-11-09). Moroccan questioned after calling Prophet Muhammad a 'Zionist'. newarab.com The Morocco director of an association that promotes Arab normalisation with Israel has been questioned in Casablanca after he allegedly suggested that the prophet of Islam was a Investigations against Youssef Elazhari from 'Sharaka,' which is based in Tel Aviv but has offices in several countries, came after anti-normalisation activists and lawyers filed a complaint against members of a youth delegation that visited Israel in July, which Elazhari had joined. | Elazhari had reportedly partaken in an event…

newarab (2024-11-09). Palestinians in north Gaza 'at risk of death' amid Israeli siege. newarab.com The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said late on Thursday that Israel is not allowing food and water into Stephanie Tremblay, a UN spokeswoman, told reporters that the only aid Israel has allowed in since the start of its latest military assault there a month ago is hospital supplies for medical ev…

newarab (2024-11-09). Paris protesters rally against event hosting Israel's Smotrich. newarab.com

newarab (2024-11-09). Sudan government accuses RSF of killing 120 in just over 2 days. newarab.com The Sudanese foreign ministry accused This comes as local and international accusations have escalated in recent days against the

newarab (2024-11-09). UK Labour MP Zarah Sultana urges complete arms embargo on Israel. newarab.com UK Labour MP

newarab (2024-11-09). UN finds majority of verified Gaza war dead women and children. newarab.com The UN Human Rights Office said on Friday nearly 70 percent of the fatalities it has verified in The

newarab (2024-11-09). UN on Gaza death toll: 70 percent are women and children. newarab.com

newarab (2024-11-09). What is the Gaza Administration Committee involving Hamas-Fatah. newarab.com As The Gaza Administration Committee (GAC) seeks to bring

Staff (2024-11-09). Biden allows deployment of US military 'contractors' to Ukraine — media. rt.com Companies bidding for defense contracts will reportedly be responsible for the risks faced by their employees | The administration of outgoing President Joe Biden has lifted a de facto ban on deploying US defense contractors to Ukraine to repair American-made armaments, Reuters and CNN reported on Friday, citing anonymous Pentagon officials. | This reversal of previous US policy comes as Donald Trump, who has been skeptical of providing funding and military assistance to Ukraine in its conflict with Russia, secured his second term in the White House. While it is unclear whether Trump would have continued the p…

Staff (2024-11-09). Scholz acknowledges EU split over Ukraine. rt.com The German chancellor says he and many other bloc leaders have strong disagreements with Hungary's Viktor Orban | German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has acknowledged a stark rift with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban over Ukraine. He also stressed that any talks on settling the conflict should include Kiev. | Scholz made the remarks while speaking after an informal meeting of EU leaders in Budapest on Friday. He noted that the deliberations — which also revolved around Ukraine — were "detailed and, incidentally, very passionate." | The German chancellor noted that not all EU members were on the same…

Staff (2024-11-09). Trump seeking 'major changes' to US foreign policy — Bloomberg. rt.com The president-elect is already reshaping Washington's approach to Ukraine, the agency says | US President-elect Donald Trump is wasting no time in his push to revamp Washington's policies on Ukraine, even though his inauguration is still weeks away, Bloomberg reported on Friday. | One unnamed former Trump administration official told the agency that the Republican will "have an immediate head start thanks to the perception that he will be tougher than his predecessor." He added that some US adversaries could change their behavior without waiting for the president-elect to be sworn in, as they might be "deterre…

Staff (2024-11-09). Moscow reiterates threat to sever diplomatic ties with US. rt.com Deputy FM Sergey Ryabkov has cautioned Washington against further attempts to tap Russia's assets or take steps that escalate the Ukraine conflict | Moscow could sever diplomatic relations with Washington if the latter persists in its hostile policies toward Russia, Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov warned in an interview with the news outlet Izvestia published on Saturday. The diplomat said that any steps the US takes that could escalate the Ukraine conflict may justify a rupturing of ties. | This past June, Ryabkov warned that Washington's increasingly hawkish posture toward Russia was making any diplom…

Staff (2024-11-09). Ukrainian football team slapped with draft notices — local journalist. rt.com The entire lineup of SC Poltava ended up in a recruitment office before a match, Igor Burbas has said | An entire Ukrainian football team was taken to a military conscription office shortly before a match and handed summonses, according to sports journalist and blogger Igor Burbas. | In a podcast on Friday, Burbas said that on November 2, a military patrol stopped the bus carrying the team members of SC Poltava, which competes in the Ukrainian Premier League, to an arena in Gorishny Plavni in the central part of the country. | After checking the players' IDs, all of them were issued draft notices, the journali…

Staff (2024-11-09). Biden allows deployment of US military 'contractors' to Ukraine — media. rt.com Companies bidding for defense contracts will reportedly be responsible for the risks faced by their employees | The administration of outgoing President Joe Biden has lifted a de facto ban on deploying US defense contractors in Ukraine to repair American-made armaments, Reuters and CNN reported on Friday, citing anonymous Pentagon officials. | This reversal of previous US policy comes as Donald Trump, who has been skeptical of providing funding and military assistance to Ukraine in its conflict with Russia, secured his second term in the White House. While it is unclear whether Trump would have continued the p…

Staff (2024-11-09). UK-Ukraine relations worsening — Guardian. rt.com British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has reportedly held off on providing long-range missiles to Kiev | Ukrainian officials believe the relationship between London and Kiev has deteriorated, as the new Labour government has so far failed to deliver long-range missiles, The Guardian reported on Friday, citing anonymous sources. | Kiev is growing increasingly "unhappy" as Russian forces gain ground in Donbass at a rate not seen since 2022, the newspaper said. Additionally, the election of Donald Trump in the US has raised concerns about long-term military support from Kiev's biggest sponsor. | UK Prime Minister K…

Staff (2024-11-09). UK-Ukraine relations worsening — Guardian. rt.com British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has reportedly held off on providing long-range missiles to Kiev | Ukrainian officials have stated that the relationship between London and Kiev has deteriorated since the new Labour government has so far failed to deliver long-range missiles, The Guardian reported on Friday, citing anonymous sources. | Kiev is growing increasingly "unhappy" as Russian forces gain ground in Donbass at a rate not seen since 2022, the newspaper said. Additionally, the election of Donald Trump in the US has raised concerns about long-term military support from Kiev's biggest sponsor. | UK Prime…

Staff (2024-11-09). ICC to probe prosecutor who sought arrest of Netanyahu and Putin — media. rt.com Karim Khan, who brought war crime charges against the Israeli PM and Russian leader, is reportedly under a sexual abuse investigation | The International Criminal Court (ICC) will launch an external investigation into sexual misconduct allegations against its top prosecutor, Karim Khan, rekindling a case the body's internal watchdog had previously dropped within days, Reuters and the Associated Press have reported. | According to AP, the case initially surfaced in May, a few weeks before Khan sought arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and now-dismissed Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.

Staff (2024-11-09). Putin offers condolences over deadly Pakistan blast. rt.com At least 24 people were killed in a suicide bombing attack in the southwest of the country | Russian President Vladimir Putin has offered his condolences to his Pakistani counterpart Asif Ali Zardari and the country's prime minister, Shehbaz Sharif, over the deadly blast at a rail station in Pakistan on Saturday, according to the Kremlin press service. | The explosion occurred at the Quetta station in the province of Balochistan, killing at least 24 people and injuring dozens more. The Russian president strongly condemned the attack and pledged to continue anti-terrorism cooperation with Pakistan. | "We strong…

Staff (2024-11-09). Goodbye to the liberal elites: Trump's no savior, but he correctly identified America's biggest problem. rt.com It's hard to predict what the 47th US president's term will be like, but the main conclusions can already be drawn | Donald Trump's election victory should not have been a surprise. The era of liberal hegemony has already come to an end, and a correction was long overdue. | Put plainly, the liberal hegemony is no longer even liberal, and the hegemony is exhausted. | Trump is often denounced for being transactional, yet the de-ideologization of America and return to pragmatism is exactly what the country needs. | Change or preserve the unsustainable status-quo?: | The overwhelming majority of Americans…

Staff (2024-11-09). Multiple deaths reported in suspected Pakistan terrorist attack. rt.com At least 24 people have been killed in a blast at Quetta Railway Station in Balochistan, local media reports | A powerful explosion has rocked Quetta Railway Station in Balochistan province, southwestern Pakistan on Saturday morning, killing at least 24 people, Samaa TV reported, citing officials. Around 60 more people have been injured in the blast, some critically. | The blast occurred near a ticket booth at the platform just as two trains were scheduled to arrive, including the Jaffer Express heading to Peshawar, railway officials said. A large number of passengers were present on the platform at the time,…

Staff (2024-11-09). Trump must end wars — veteran US politician. rt.com The Biden administration has brought the US to the edge of World War III while completely failing at domestic policy, Dennis Kucinich has said | US president-elect Donald Trump will have his hands full fixing the mess in foreign and domestic policy left by incumbent leader Joe Biden's administration, according to Dennis Kucinich, two-time Democratic presidential candidate and retired eight-term US congressman. | In an interview with Going Underground host Afshin Rattansi broadcast on RT on Saturday, Kucinich said that the success of Trump's presidency will depend on his ability to shift the focus of US politic…

Staff (2024-11-09). Economy minister seeking German chancellorship. rt.com Robert Habeck's announcement comes days after the ruling 'traffic-light' coalition fell apart amid disputes over the budget | German Economy Minister Robert Habeck has announced his bid for the chancellorship on the behalf of the Green party, a move that comes days after the collapse of the ruling coalition. | With the EU's economic powerhouse grappling with rising inflation and a continuing economic downturn, many Germans have pinned the blame on the Greens and Habeck personally, according to the local media. Opinion polls show the Greens currently having an approval rating of around 10%. | In a video address…

Staff (2024-11-09). 'Authoritarian' Trump will turn media into 'American version of RT' — US TV host. rt.com Democrat-leaning Rachel Maddow believes the incoming president will try to stifle press freedom in the US | MSNBC host Rachel Maddow has warned that President-elect Donald Trump will try to stifle free press in the US upon returning to the White House. On 'The Rachel Maddow Show' on Thursday, the Democrat-leaning TV host and outspoken Trump critic slammed the incoming president as an "authoritarian" who could end democracy in the US. | Maddow

Staff (2024-11-09). Iran denies plotting to kill Trump. rt.com The US authorities earlier charged a Tehran resident with laying the groundwork for an attack on the president-elect | Iran has denied US accusations that it attempted to orchestrate a plot to assassinate President-elect Donald Trump before the November election. It has dismissed the allegations as a hoax orchestrated by pro-Israel actors in a bid to exacerbate tensions between Washington and Tehran. | On Friday, the US Department of Justice claimed that Iranian officials had asked a man named Farhad Shakeri to "provide a plan" to kill Trump, adding that he was also tasked with carrying out assassinations of U…

Staff (2024-11-09). German president loses temper over Nord Stream — Bild. rt.com Marko Martin claims Frank-Walter Steinmeier got too emotional after he criticized his support for the gas pipelines | German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier allegedly lost his temper with writer Marko Martin over his criticism of the Nord Stream gas pipelines, Bild has reported. The outlet said the incident occurred after Martin called out the veteran politician for approving the projects during his time as foreign minister. | The Nord Stream 1 and 2 pipelines were built under the Baltic Sea to deliver Russian natural gas directly to Germany. Both were destroyed by underwater explosions in September 2022.

SKWAWKBOX (2024-11-09). Starmer appoints national security adviser who negotiated secret deal to free genocider Pinochet. skwawkbox.org Chilean dictator was arrested in London and set for extradition to Spain — but Blair adviser Jonathan Powell negotiated his freedom Keir Starmer has appointed Jonathan Powell as his national security adviser Jonathan Powell. Tony Blair's chief of staff for over a decade. In 1998, former Chilean dictator and mass murderer Augusto Pinochet was arrested …

SKWAWKBOX (2024-11-09). Journalist Kennard targeted by genocide-deniers — for saying fascists not welcome on UK streets. skwawkbox.org Far-right 'antisemitism' account with alleged EDL links reports Matt Kennard to Met police for sane comment British journalist, author and anti-genocide campaigner Matt Kennard has been reported to the Metropolitan Police by a far-right Zionist account — for saying fascists are not welcome on UK streets. Kennard, who appears regularly on Declassified UK, posted a …

Charles Rotter (2024-11-09). Ed Miliband's Heating Bill Fairy Tale: A Cautionary Comedy of Leftist Delusion. wattsupwiththat.com The NESO report doesn't just poke holes in Miliband's vision—it torpedoes it. So, let's stop pretending this plan is anything other than what it is: a colossal joke at the expense of the British public. You deserve better than this shameless grift. If Ed Miliband wants to play superhero, he should stick to Halloween costumes, not your heating bill.

Ben Laycock (2024-11-09). Why an LNP win in outback QLD won't necessarily translate nationwide. independentaustralia.net

Bill McAuley (2024-11-09). Jets and G-forces: When playing 'Roulette' is just another day at the office. independentaustralia.net

Guest Blogger (2024-11-09). UN COP 29 puts crazy money up front. wattsupwiththat.com UN Climate COPs have always been about big money but until now there was a facade of emission reductions to hide it behind. This time the money is the big thing and it is amazingly crazy. They want many trillions from us starting next year.

a guest author (2024-11-09). Réplica a los Estados Unidos del representante de Cuba a la ONU/Artículo invitado. workers.org Por Ernesto Soberón Guzmán Soberón, representante de Cuba ante la ONU, pronunció este discurso ante la Asamblea General de la ONU en Nueva York el 31 de octubre de 2024. Señor Presidente: Como cada año, la delegación de los Estados Unidos ha recurrido a la mentira y la manipulación para . . . |

A A (2024-11-09). When Israel becomes unbearable, the blame will be on the "far-right" strategic-culture.su Anyone who wants to find out what is happening in the Middle East already knows that the Netanyahu government is guided by the goal of Greater Israel, which is so cherished by religious Zionism. | Join us on , , and . | C…

Web Desk (2024-11-09). Risers, fallers and goalie notes. gnnhd.tv A weekly look at top statistical trends in fantasy hockey with goalie, power play, and droppable notes.

channelnewsasia (2024-11-09). Awash with investment funds, private healthcare and pet care sectors grapple with putting profits or patients first. channelnewsasia.com While it brings opportunities for growth, innovation and efficiency in the healthcare sector, an injection of private capital can also pose potential challenges for those involved in balancing profit goals with patient care.

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-11-09). Mayo Clinic Minute: Looking for clues to stop seizures. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Note: November is National Epilepsy Awareness Month. Using deep brain stimulation techniques, neuroscientists at Mayo Clinic are looking for early signals in the brain to help stop seizures. In their biomarker discovery initiative, a team of researchers is assessing how different stimulation patterns affect different parts of the brain. The goal, says Dr. Jonathon Parker, a Mayo Clinic neurosurgeon, is to personalize therapeutic brain stimulation settings for individual patients with epilepsy and other neurological disorders. Watch: …

Vijay Prashad, Tricontinental: Institute for Social Research. (2024-11-09). We Don't Want Our Islands To Be Used To Kill People. popularresistance.org For the past few weeks I have been on the road in Aotearoa (New Zealand) and Australia at the invitation of groups such as Te Kuaka, Red Ant, and the Communist Party of Australia. Both countries were shaped by British colonialism, marked by the violent displacement of native communities and theft of their lands. Today, as they become part of the US-led militarisation of the Pacific, their native populations have fought to defend their lands and way of life. | On 6 February 1840, Te Tiriti o Waitangi (the Treaty of Waitangi) was signed by representatives of the British Crown and the MƒÅori groups of Aot…

____ (2024-11-09). Vote for BJP for peaceful Ram Navami celebrations: Home Minister Amit Shah at Hazaribag rally in Jharkhand. devdiscourse.com

____ (2024-11-09). Will give to the poor funds equivalent to debt of capitalists waived by PM Modi, claims Rahul Gandhi at Dhanbad rally in Jharkhand. devdiscourse.com

____ (2024-11-09). Change necessary to oust corrupt JMM-led dispensation from power in Jharkhand: Amit Shah at Hazaribag rally. devdiscourse.com

____ (2024-11-09). Rahul Gandhi promised 10 pc reservation to minorities, planned to curtail quota for SC, ST, OBC people, alleges Amit Shah in Jharkhand. devdiscourse.com

____ (2024-11-09). JMM-led alliance in Jharkhand allowed Maoists to prosper but PM Modi uprooted them in 10 years, claims Amit Shah at Hazaribag rally. devdiscourse.com

Dan La Botz (2024-11-09). A People Divided Heads to the Polls to Decide the Nation's Fate. internationalviewpoint.org "The vote is too close to call. There are some shifts among the electorate, though we're still divided geographically as usual." | – | / |

Paul Craig Roberts (2024-11-09). Neoliberalism Has "Become a Totalitarian Ideology" — Vladimir Putin. thealtworld.com At the Valdai Forum Putin said that neoliberalism stifles national sovereignty and traditional values and erodes national cultures, thus eliminating diversity. "There is no room for difference in the neoliberal order. It seeks to flatten diversity rather than celebrate it." Washington's unipolar system "only serves a small number of powerful elites." Now that Putin has come to these realizations, perhaps he will replace his neoliberal central bank director. | Putin thanks Washington for the economic sanctions that forced Russia off the mistaken path of globalism. "The sanctions have forced us to look inward, to f…

Arnaud Develay (2024-11-09). Maria Butina: Russia's Iron Lady. covertactionmagazine.com Arnaud DEVELAY caught up with elected Member of the Russian State Duma and Ranking Member of the Duma's Commission for International Affairs, Maria BUTINA. Q: Let us start with what has been a crackdown on free speech around the world with the raid on Scott Ritter's house, the arrest of individuals in the UK for …

WSWS (2024-11-09). Australia: New guidelines for toxic "forever chemicals" in drinking water allow levels 50 times higher than US. wsws.org The National Health and Medical Research Council is aiming to play down the major health risks posed by the presence of PFAS in the drinking water supply.

UMMID (2024-11-09). Geek Plus unpacks world's 1st Vision Only Robot solution. ummid.com Geek Plus International or Geek+ has launched the world's first Vision Only Robot Solution equipped with the Intel Visual Navigation Modules, driving the digital and intelligent transformation of the logistics industry with cutting-edge technology.

____ (2024-11-09). I Agree With The Title. smoothiex12.blogspot.com About Germany. It doesn't matter who comes to power in Germany, national consensus (yes, including the majority of population) is to settle score with Russia. It is a way to deal with WW II trauma. Germany as a nation is Russia's enemy.

United World International (2024-11-09). How Western media discusses the West's economic impasse. uwidata.com By Gà∂kalp Erba≈ü The economic hardship of Western countries, especially the USA, is no longer expressed only by Asian experts. This situation has also started to be frequently mentioned by people and institutions that have important positions in the media, finance and ideological pillars of Western hegemony. We will examine some of the most important …

ecns.cn (2024-11-09). CIIE inspires global confidence in Shanghai. ecns.cn Global business leaders and cultural industry representatives convened at the Potside Chats salon — The CIIE: Open for the Future — to share their insights on the China International Import Expo and its impact on Shanghai's burgeoning global influence on Nov 7.

ecns.cn (2024-11-09). Macao business aviation exhibition begins. ecns.cn Eyeing high-end business and private aircraft sectors, the 13th Macau Business Aviation Exhibition kicked off on Friday, providing an important platform for domestic and international companies to showcase their products and expand market reach.

ecns.cn (2024-11-09). Large Shanghai retailers ink deals at 7th CIIE. ecns.cn On Nov 8, the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai played host to the signing ceremony of the Large Retail Purchaser Alliance of the Shanghai Trading Group on the sideline of the 7th China International Import Expo.

ecns.cn (2024-11-09). China's CPI up 0.3% in October. ecns.cn China's consumer price index, the main gauge of inflation, rose 0.3 percent in October on a yearly basis, data from the National Bureau of Statistics showed on Saturday."ÄÄ"ÄÄMore content to follow. Please refresh the page later.

ecns.cn (2024-11-09). China's top legislature approves first energy law. ecns.cn China's first energy law was approved on Friday at the 12th session of the Standing Committee of National People's Congress, China's top legislature, and will come into effect on Jan 1, 2025.

Yorgos Mitralias (2024-11-09). Vladimir Putin: godfather and federator of the international far right! cadtm.org The subject of this article is not Putin the warmonger, nor Putin the invader of Ukraine. The subject of this article is Putin, the anti-democrat, the reactionary and the liberticide with increasingly fascist practices. So, after presenting the first pillar of the Brown International in gestation in the person of Israeli genocidaire Bibi Netanyahu, and awaiting the third who would be a Donald Trump all haloed by a possible success in the American elections in a few days' time, here is (…) | – | / |

Broulaye Bagayoko, CADTM International, Maxime Perriot, Omar Aziki, Sushovan Dhar, Veronica Carrillo Ortega (2024-11-09). CADTM International Council | Day 2 | A global overview of political, social and economic situations. cadtm.org

CADTM International, Maxime Perriot (2024-11-09). CADTM International Council | Day 3 | Strategic considerations and the political and economic situation in Europe. cadtm.org

ICRC (2024-11-09). Russia-Ukraine International Armed Conflict: Missing a pastry-scented home. icrc.org

ICRC (2024-11-09). Philippines: International humanitarian law handbook turned over to BARMM Parliament. icrc.org

ICRC (2024-11-09). ICRC President Speech at International Conference on Lebanon. icrc.org

tn.ai (2024-11-09). Iran Warns of Repercussions of War in West Asia. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Iranian foreign minister cautioned the international community that the outbreak of a war in the West Asia region will have far-reaching consequences.

Against the Current Editors (2024-11-09). Election and Widening War. internationalviewpoint.org With war and genocide spreading from Palestine to Lebanon and Iran, with Florida and southern states inundated by the twin biggest climate-change flood disasters in U.S. history, and people's general insecurity about their own and the country's future, the United States lurches toward what's called "the most consequential election in our lifetime" that may resolve little or nothing. | – | / |

Anti*Capitalist Resistance (2024-11-09). Trump's Second Term — Now is the time for a global fightback. internationalviewpoint.org "There will be many people feeling hopeless or full of despair right now, and that is exactly what the far right and fascists want. They take sadistic pleasure in the defeats they inflict on the 'woke' and on the left. But politics is determined by struggles for power and counter-power, building mass coalitions of resistance, identifying the weak points in the enemy's side and mobilising forces to shatter their strength." | – | / |

Daniel Geffner (2024-11-09). Flooding tragedy strikes Valencian Community. internationalviewpoint.org

Gilbert Achcar (2024-11-09). Israel's Next Attack on Iran. internationalviewpoint.org The nature of the attack carried out by the Israeli Air Force against Iran on 26 October is very significant for the near future. It clearly is a prelude to a subsequent attack. | – | / |

Hélène Marra (2024-11-09). Italy: is Giorgia Meloni's policy a 'model' for Europe? internationalviewpoint.org

Ivan Petrov (2024-11-09). Repression of Russian Left Activists. internationalviewpoint.org On June 5, the Military Collegium of the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation rejected the appeal of Boris Kagarlitsky, leaving this prominent sociologist behind bars for the next five years. This event once again has attracted the world's attention to the persecution of political prisoners in Russia. | – | / |

Lok Mui Lok (2024-11-09). Political Zombies: Devouring the Chinese People. internationalviewpoint.org In China today social media reveals a variety of tragedies as the economic crisis deepens: | – | / |

Michael Löwy (2024-11-09). Discussing the Climate Crisis: Dubious Notions & False Paths. internationalviewpoint.org In the convential truisms about climate crisis, we find a large number point — knowingly or unknowingly — in false directions. I am not referring here to denialist speeches (like those of Senator James Inhofe, who recently died), but to those who claim to offer "green" or "sustainable solutions." | – | / |

Oleksandr Kyselov (2024-11-09). Strength comes from within. internationalviewpoint.org "The root of our problems is that too often, the interest of those whose invisible work actually keeps the country running has been ignored. Hopefully, this time, we've learned the lesson. This is why "Sotsialnyi Rukh" publicly declares our readiness to cooperate with other forces to build a political movement that ensures the voice of the people is heard in the corridors of power. " | – | / |

albawaba (2024-11-09). US justice department charges Iranian in alleged plot to assassinate Trump. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – An Iranian citizen was charged Friday by the U.S. Department of Justice with plotting President-elect Donald Trump's murder, purportedly with direct directions from Tehran.The operation, according to a DOJ statement, was allegedly planned by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as payback for the 2020 U.S. airstrike near Baghdad International Airport that killed General Qassem Soleimani, the head of the IRGC's special Quds Force.According to a criminal complaint submitted to a federal court in Manhattan, an unidentified IRGC officer instructed an agent—Farhad Shakari—to monitor T…

Ana Perdigón (2024-11-09). US Treasury Extends 2 Licenses Involving PDVSA. orinocotribune.com The US Treasury Department has renewed licenses 80 and 5Q for 6 months, authorizing four US-based oil corporations to continue operating their joint ventures with Petróleos de Venezuela (PDVSA) during the stipulated time. | In a three-page document, the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) of the US Treasury extended the licenses until May 9, 2025. Both licenses are related to transactions, contracts, and agreements between PDVSA and US oil corporations. | The companies benefiting from this license extension are Halliburton, Schlumberger Limited, Baker Hughes Holdings, and Weatherford International. | These co…

sputnikglobe (2024-11-09). Putin Delivers Powerful Address to World, Trump Personally at Valdai Forum – Kiselev. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russian President Vladimir Putin delivered a powerful address to the world, which was also largely personal to US President-elect Donald Trump, during his speech at a meeting of the Valdai International Discussion Club, Dmitry Kiselev, the director general of Sputnik's parent media group Rossiya Segodnya, told Sputnik.

United World International (2024-11-09). How Western media discusses the West's economic impasse. unitedworldint.com An examination of some of the most important of these numerous confessional statements, news reports and analyses. By Gà∂kalp Erba≈ü The economic hardship of Western countries, especially the USA, is no longer expressed only by Asian experts. This situation has also started to be frequently mentioned by people and institutions that have important positions in …

newleftreview (2024-11-09). 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.

The Independent (2024-11-09). Gov't, UNRA disagree on terminal benefits. independent.co.ug KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda National Road Authority-UNRA, whose responsibilities have been taken back to the Ministry of Works and Transport is disagreeing with the government on how much money should be paid to its former staff as terminal benefits. At the centre of the disagreement is whether UNRA employees are entitled to …

The Independent (2024-11-09). MPs, MAAIF asked to explain recently passed coffee bill. independent.co.ug Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kasese District leaders have asked Members of Parliament and the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) to explain the recently passed National Coffee (Amendment) Bill 2024 to the farmers. According to the leaders, since the bill was tabled and its subsequent passing, there have been a lot …

channelnewsasia (2024-11-09). Priest stabbed during mass at St Joseph's Church in Upper Bukit Timah, assailant arrested. channelnewsasia.com Father Christopher Lee was taken to National University Hospital and is said to be in stable condition.

channelnewsasia (2024-11-09). Private hospitals in Singapore will share patient health records on national platform from 2025. channelnewsasia.com The National Electronic Health Record system was introduced in 2011 to serve as a centralised repository for essential health data such as diagnoses, medications, allergies and laboratory reports.

channelnewsasia (2024-11-09). SJI International student who died during Maldives school trip was 15-year-old Singaporean. channelnewsasia.com

Bharat Dogra (2024-11-09). An Independent Platform Is Needed to Articulate the Best Interests of the Ukrainian People. globalresearch.ca Ukraine's people have experienced the most extreme distress in recent times, the kind of extreme distress that had not been since the Second World War. What is more, the future of the country has become extremely grim and uncertain. It …

____ (2024-11-09). Rahul Gandhi Criticizes BJP's Tax Structure as Exploitative. devdiscourse.com In a fiery speech in Dhanbad, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi accused the BJP-led central government of implementing a tax system that exploits the poor for the benefit of the rich.

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____ (2024-11-09). China's Generous Aid for Flood-Ravaged Sri Lanka. devdiscourse.com China has extended substantial financial aid to Sri Lanka, amounting to Rs 30 million, to mitigate the impact of natural disasters that have plagued the nation from January to October. A statement from the President's Media Division confirmed this on Saturday.

____ (2024-11-09). China Extends Support to Sri Lanka's Flood Relief Efforts. devdiscourse.com China has granted financial assistance worth Rs 30 million to Sri Lanka to mitigate the impact of natural disasters experienced from January to October, announced the government on Saturday.

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