(2024-07-01). After Iran Backs Hezbollah, Israel Fires 'Destruction' Threat: Netanyahu Wants 3-Front War. hindustantimes.com Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz issued a chilling threat after Iran's UN mission warned the Jewish State against attacking Hezbollah. Katz, in a post on 'X', said Iran's warning of an "obliterating war" if Lebanon is attacked "deserves to be destroyed." He also added that Israel will act with "full force" if Hezbollah does not cease fire and withdraw from southern Lebanon. Watch…
(2024-07-01). The War in Lebanon Against Hezbollah is Underway. sonar21.com 
Many folks seem to assume that a massive Israeli military campaign against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon is going to kick off like the start of the Indianapolis 500 — you know, all the cars lined up and a green flag appears and the cars zoom off. Let me suggest that the campaign is already underway. The only thing lacking is video footage of Israeli armor rolling into Lebanon. | Many friends of the Zionists, who still have a lick of sense, have implored Bibi Netanyahu and his Cabinet not to go to war with Hezbollah. But it looks like Bin Gvir and Smotrich, two ultra-Zionists and both convicted terrori…
(2024-07-01). UN Human Rights Council: Beirut Blast Inquiry Needed. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Smoke rises from the port after the explosion on August 4, 2020 in Beirut, Lebanon. | © 2020 Fadel Itani/NurPhoto via Getty Images | (Beirut) — The United Nations Human Rights Council should establish an international fact-finding mission into the August 4, 2020 blast at Beirut's port, 18 organizations including Human Rights Watch, and dozens of relatives of the victims of the blast said in a statement released today. Nearly four years after the blast, nobody has been held to account, and the Lebanese authorities have continuously obstructed the investigation, leading to its…
(2024-07-01). Business Model Innovation in EM: Towards a BRICS+ Business Model. infobrics.org The BRICS+ construct as a macro-level concept that envisages various forms of international cooperation across the Global South may quickly lose momentum without the support from the "bottom-up" impulses emanating from the business sector…
(2024-07-01). Russia Tackles Accumulation of Rupees Through Investments in India. infobrics.org Russia has also taken steps to ensure the flow of crude despite Western sanctions on state-owned shipping company Sovcomflot…
(2024-07-01). Israel's Diaspora affairs minister Chikli says Le Pen as French president 'excellent for Israel'. haaretz.com The far-right National Rally leader is unconditionally opposed by French Jewish groups for her party's historic antisemitism. Israel's diaspora affairs minister, however, is 'impressed' by her positions, adding that Netanyahu is seemingly 'of the same opinion'…
(2024-07-01). Was Biden's floating aid delivery pier off the Gaza coast always dead in the water? haaretz.com The $230-million floating pier has only been operational for 28 days during its two months off the coast of Gaza. Even worse, most of the 6,500 tons of supplies from it are still awaiting collection from international agencies instead of reaching Palestinians…
(2024-07-01). Rohit Sharma joins Kohli in retiring from international T20s. newarab.com 
Barely an hour after guiding India to a thrilling seven-run victory over South Africa in the "This was my last game as well," Sharma said at the press conference after Saturday's final which broke a 13-year long drought for India at major tournaments. "No better time to say goodbye to this format." | Sharma, 37, is the format's highest scorer with 4231 runs in 159 matches for Ind…
(2024-07-01). The Supreme Court Made Regulating Corporations Nearly Impossible. popularresistance.org On June 28, the Supreme Court published its decision in the case Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo. While the case has not attracted as much attention as some of the Court's recent spate of controversial rulings, it revoked a long held precedent and will limit government agencies' ability to do their jobs. | Loper Bright deals with seemingly mundane questions of commercial fishing regulation. Current federal law requires fishing companies to allow National Marine Fisheries Services (NMFS) monitors to board their boats for regulatory purposes. The NMFS, however, has interpreted federal law to create a new rule…
(2024-07-01). Anti-War Organizers On The Pacific Coast Protest US Military Exercises. popularresistance.org Anti-war activists with the international Cancel RIMPAC Campaign and the Resist NATO Coalition are organizing to protest the RIMPAC (Rim of the Pacific Exercise), the largest international maritime warfare exercise, taking place in Hawai'i, which is hosted by the United States Navy's Indo-Pacific Command, set to begin on June 27. Organizers are also opposing the upcoming NATO Summit in Washington, DC, which will take place from July 9 to 11. These two groups held a joint press conference to quick off future actions on June 26. | Cancel RIMPAC is holding a week of action culminating in a People's Summit and mobili…
(2024-07-01). Jul 1, 2024. sitrepworld.info Agnus Dei — Samuel Barber The US Capitalist Elite Claim Another Stupid Prize, by Roger Boyd "The End of Everything," with Victor Davis Hanson (Video) Did Biden REALLY lose the debate? by Don Hank Is Jill Biden an American Lady MacBeth? by John Leake Leftists PANIC Reaction to Biden Debate Shocker, by Paul Joseph Watson (Video) Can Anything Stop the Democratic National Convention From Being a Biden Coronation? by Akela Lacy Cock-up or conspiracy? Thoughts on Joe Biden's spectacular debate failure, by eugyppius NYT: "To Serve His Country, President Biden Should Leave the Race," by John Le…
(2024-07-01). Chinese court increasingly favored for IP disputes. ecns.cn China is becoming a preferred destination for resolving international intellectual property disputes as a result of its commitment to granting equal protection in case handling, an official from the country's top court said.
(2024-07-01). China's first commercial spacecraft launch site prepares for maiden launch. ecns.cn Hainan Commercial Spacecraft Launch Site, China's first commercial spacecraft launch site, conducted a comprehensive system rehearsal on Sunday, to prepare for the maiden rocket launch mission scheduled for the second half of this year, a ccording to the launching company Hainan International Commercial Aerospace Launch Co., Ltd. (HICAL).
(2024-07-01). World's largest LNG storage tank cluster ready in China. ecns.cn The world's largest liquefied natural gas (LNG) storage tank cluster was completed in China's Jiangsu province on Sunday, according to its operator China National Offshore Oil Company (CNOOC).
(2024-07-01). Non-Chinese permanent residents of HK, Macao can apply for mainland travel permit starting from July 10. ecns.cn Starting from July 10, 2024, travel documents for entering and exiting the mainland will be issued to non-Chinese permanent residents of Hong Kong and Macao: National Immigration Administration.
(2024-07-01). India : Analysis of Budget 2024—25, Part 1: Declining Budget Outlay. cadtm.org
(2024-07-01). Court Halts Massive Illegal Old Growth Logging Project in Montana's Little Belt Mountains. counterpunch.org 
On June 27, 2024, a federal court halted an illegal logging project on federal public lands in the Little Belt Mountains of Montana. The Alliance for the Wild Rockies and Native Ecosystems Council filed their lawsuit to stop the Horsefly project in the Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest in April 2021. The project called for cutting and
(2024-07-01). Democracy Now! 2024-07-01 Monday. democracynow.org Headlines for July 01, 2024; Far Right in France "On the Doorstep of Power" as National Rally Surges in Snap Election; "Power Grab": SCOTUS Overturns 4 Decades of Federal Regulatory Control, Hands Power to Courts; Phone Hacking, Stolen Info: New Washington Post Publisher's Ties to Murdoch Papers Raise Alarm; "Uncharted Territory": Biden Vows to Stay in the Race Despite Public's Doubts About His Health | Headlines for July 01, 2024; Far Right in France "On the Doorstep of Power" as National Rally Surges in Snap Election; "Power Grab": SCOTUS Ove…
(2024-07-01). Australia increases student visa fee by more than 100%. geo.tv 
International students from China wear graduation gowns as they take pictures around the University of Sydney's campus in Sydney, Australia, July 4, 2020. — Reuters SYDNEY: In a bid to limit record migration, the Australian government has doubled its visa fee for…
(2024-07-01). India overhauls colonial-era criminal laws. geo.tv 
(2024-07-01). French vote turnout soars as far right eyes power. geo.tv 
Supporters of Marine Le Pen, French far-right leader and far-right Rassemblement National party candidate, hold French flags at the venue for Marine Le Pen's reaction speech before partial results in the first round of the early French parliamentary elections, in Henin-Beaumont, France, on…
(2024-07-01). Kyrgyzstan's president's niece undermines his efforts to remold national traditions. globalvoices.org 
His critics can now accuse him of hypocrisy Global VoicesThe Kyrgyzstan's president's niece Lazzat Nurkojoeva standing in front of the helicopter that took her to her engagement ceremony. Screenshot from the video "–õ–∞–∑–∞—Ç –ù—É—Ä–∫–æ–∂–æ–µ–≤–∞–Ω—ã–Ω —Å"Ø–π"Ø–∫—Ç…
(2024-07-01). A Debate to Nowhere, USA. indybay.org Another aspect of the inevitable chaos created by the collapsing USA Imperial("rules-based?)international order.
(2024-07-01). Monday 7/1: Briefing on Louisiana Ten Commandments Lawsuit & Challenging Christian Nationalist Threats. indybay.org Online: www.mobilize.us/au/event/638774/…
(2024-07-01). National Homelessness Law Center Condemns Supreme Court Decision. indybay.org National Homelessness Law Center Condemns Supreme Court Decision, Demands Real Solutions to Homelessness…
(2024-07-01). France elections: Jordan Bardella and the far right 'at the gates of power'. middleeasteye.net 
France elections: Jordan Bardella and the far right 'at the gates of power' | If the National Rally leader becomes prime minister, it would be the first time a far-right government leads France since World War Two | | French far-right National Rally (RN) president Jordan Bardella…
(2024-07-01). Uttar Pradesh : 11 days after Muslim man beaten to death by Hindu mob, UP Police names him in FIR. muslimmirror.com New Delhi : Eleven days after a Muslim man was lynched by a group of Hindu men in Aligarh city of Uttar Pradesh, a first information report was lodged against the deceased victim, his brother and five others on the charges of dacoity and assaulting a woman to outrage her modesty. On 29 June, an …
(2024-07-01). Uttar Pradesh : 11 days after Muslim man beaten to death by Hindu mob, UP Police names him in FIR. muslimmirror.com New Delhi : Eleven days after a Muslim man was lynched by a group of Hindu men in Aligarh city of Uttar Pradesh, a first information report was lodged against the deceased victim, his brother and five others on the charges of dacoity and assaulting a woman to outrage her modesty. On 29 June, an …
(2024-07-01). France heads to second round showdown between left alliance and far-right. peoplesdispatch.org The left-progressive New Popular Front struck a significant blow to Macron's centrist neoliberalism, winning over 29% of the votes, trailing only 5 points behind Le Pen's National Rally…
(2024-07-01). French far right ahead in first round vote. peoplesworld.org 
France's far right is in the lead after the first round of parliamentary elections that confirmed their dominance in French politics and brought them to the gates of power. Supporters of Marine Le Pen's anti-immigration National Rally (RN) cheered Sunday as she said the president's "Macronist bloc has been all but wiped out." RN was …
(2024-07-01). President of Ecuador says that maneuver seeks to censure his FM. plenglish.com Quito, Jul 1 (Prensa Latina) The President of Ecuador, Daniel Noboa, affirmed that the opposition today seeks to censure his Foreign Minister Gabriela Sommerfeld, through a political trial promoted with maneuvers in the National Assembly (Parliament).
(2024-07-01). Final result still uncertain as far right leads France election, exit polls show. presstv.ir France's far-right National Rally party emerges ahead in the first round of parliamentary elections.
(2024-07-01). Macron's a mess: Far right leads France parl. election in blow to president. presstv.ir France's far-right National Rally (RN) has taken the lead in the first round of parliamentary elections.
(2024-07-01). Family visit turns tragic : 24-year-old Indian woman dies on Qantas flight from Melbourne to New Delhi. ptcnews.tv Family visit turns tragic : In a heartbreaking turn of events, a family visit turned tragic as a 24-year-old Indian woman died aboard a Qantas flight from Melbourne to New Delhi while en route to visi | Family visit turns tragic : 24-year-old Indian woman dies on Qantas flight from Melbourne to New Delhi…
(2024-07-01). Egypt attempts to obtain international accreditation as malaria-free nation. tvbrics.com 
The Egyptian Ministry of Health made this announcement…
(2024-07-01). Indian experts point out benefits of converting diesel buses to electric buses. tvbrics.com 
They believe that replacing internal combustion engines with electric ones will contribute to the country's sustainable development goals…
(2024-07-01). Bheed: The plight of India's migrant workers during the COVID-19 lockdown. wsws.org The film exposes the nightmarish difficulties suffered by the Indian masses after the Modi government imposed a COVID-19 lockdown in March 2020.
(2024-07-01). SEP member calls for release of Bogdan Syrotiuk on Tamil Nadu YouTube channel. wsws.org The 30-minute interview with "Let's Talk Everything," a Tamil Nadu-based program with over 23,000 subscribers and 250,000 viewers, has attracted numerous positive comments from those who watched it.
(2024-07-01). Timely Detection Cures Shigella Infected Students in Kerala. devdiscourse.com In a recent health scare in north Kerala, four students were successfully treated for a Shigella infection, a health official announced on Monday. The timely detection and treatment were pivotal in the students' recovery.
(2024-07-01). The rise of Africa's Gen Zs: From TikTok, X to the streets. independent.co.ug 
Kenya's creatives take to the streets as Africa's Gen Z finds its voice on national issues — transforming the face of demonstrations by leveraging the power of technology SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | On June 18, 2024, thousands of young Kenyans took to the streets to oppose proposed tax reforms, marking a significant shift …
(2024-07-01). Opposition MPs Protest Against Alleged Abuse of Probe Agencies. devdiscourse.com Several INDIA bloc Members of Parliament staged a significant protest in the Parliament premises on Monday, voicing their concerns against what they claim is the government's misuse of probe agencies to target Opposition leaders.
(2024-07-01). UGC NET June 2024, Joint CSIR-UGC NET 2024 revised schedule published. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) has published the revised schedule and date and time to conduct UGC NET June 2024 and Joint CSIR-UGC NET 2024 exams on its official website nta.ac.in.
(2024-07-01). Deputy President, Ministers and Deputies to be sworn in. sanews.gov.za Deputy President, Ministers and Deputies to be sworn in | South Africa's newly announced Deputy President Paul Mashatile and the new Ministers and Deputy Ministers are expected to be sworn into office in the coming days. | President Cyril Ramaphosa announced his new Cabinet in a public address on Sunday. | READ | During the address, the President explained that "several factors" were considered in forming the national executive, which is expected to serve for the next five years. | "We have had to ensure that the in…
(2024-07-01). European Union General Affairs Council must address continued rule of law and human rights violations in Hungary and Poland. fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and other international NGOs sent a letter to EU ministers ahead of the EU General Affairs Council's meeting on 25 June 2024 where member States will hold a hearing on the situation in Hungary under the Article 7.1 TEU procedure.
In the letter, the signatory organisations point to the continued deterioration of the situation in Hungary, which fails to comply with Europea Union rule of law recommendations. Major concerns include judicial (…) | – |
(2024-07-01). Eskom-owned transmission company officially commences trading. sanews.gov.za Eskom-owned transmission company officially commences trading | The National Transmission Company South Africa (NTCSA) has officially commenced trading, marking the company's establishment as a distinct and wholly owned subsidiary of Eskom. | The move is a also a significant step in the reform of South Africa's electricity supply industry. | This is according a joint media statement released by Eskom, the NTCSA and the Department of Public Enterprises. | Eskom Board chairperson Mteto Nyati said the entity will focus on adding capacity to South Africa's power grid. | "We are pleased to announce that NTCSA begins t…
(2024-07-01). Government Analytical Laboratory gets ISO17025 certfication. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda's Directorate of Government Analytical Laboratories (DGAL) has attained accreditation to the international standard for testing and calibration in laboratories. Uganda and Zimbabwe's Central Veterinary Laboratory (CVL) have been receiving support of the IAEA and the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). Achieving this accreditation is a goal for …
(2024-07-01). Rahul Gandhi Then and Now, and Why. ummid.com Liberals given to image-worship have gone with gusto into the question of what has changed in and for Rahul Gandhi. I believe the more important question is how the change has come about and in what respects.
(2024-07-01). Russian satellite breaks up into pieces, forces ISS astronauts to take shelter. ummid.com Resurs-P1, a defunct satellite thrown into the space by Russia, shattered into pieces forcing the astronauts on the International Space Station (ISS) to run for cover.
(2024-07-01). French far-right wins election first round with Macron alliance in third, polls show. scmp.com Marine Le Pen's National Rally and its allies could win between 260-310 parliament seats in the second voting round on July 7, pollsters Elabe said.
(2024-07-01). WB 10th Madhyamik Exam 2025 Complete Time Table Published. ummid.com The West Bengal Board of Secondary Education (WBBSE) has published complete time table and date sheet of the annual board exams Class 10, also called as 10th Madhyamik or secondary exams, on its official website.
(2024-07-01). Private sector applauds increased budget for extractive industries. independent.co.ug 
However, delays in project execution, limited resources, red tape in contract approvals remains big concerns Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | Uganda's private sector has welcomed the government's decision to significantly increase the budget allocation for the mineral development and oil and gas sub-sectors but has voiced concerns over implementation. In the latest national budget, the …
(2024-07-01). FYJC Mumbai 2024 Round 1 Allotment – Check Here. ummid.com FYJC Admission 2024 Mumbai MMR Round 1 Allotment: School Education and Sports Department Maharashtra is set to release on its official website mumbai.11thadmission.org.in today i.e. Thursday June 27, 2024 Round 1 Allotment List of Mumbai MMR students, including from Thane, Dombivali and nearby cities, who are seeking admission in Class 11 First Year Junior College (FYJC).
(2024-07-01). Department of Health, trade union welcome Dr Aaron Motsoaledi as new Minister. sanews.gov.za Department of Health, trade union welcome Dr Aaron Motsoaledi as new Minister | The Department of Health has welcomed Dr Aaron Motsoaledi as their new Minister and his Deputy, Dr Joe Phaahla, as part of the newly established seventh democratic administration to move South Africa forward. | On Sunday, President Cyril Ramaphosa appointed Motsoaledi as the Minister of Health when he was announcing the Government of National Unity (GNU) Cabinet. | Motsoaledi replaces Phaahla, who has served in the portfolio since August 2021. | However, Motsoaledi is no stranger to the department, having previously served as the Mini…
(2024-07-01). Government departments fail to pay suppliers within 30 days. sanews.gov.za Government departments fail to pay suppliers within 30 days | A report by National Treasury shows that in the 2023/24 financial year, national and provincial government departments have overall regressed in paying invoices to suppliers within the required 30 days. | According to the annual report on non-compliance with payment of suppliers' invoices within 30 days, the number of invoices paid after 30 days by national and provincial departments in the 2023/24 financial year amounted to 362 068 invoices, to the rand value of R35.1 billion. | "The R35.1 billion, although paid late, was settled and paid during the 2…
(2024-07-01). The Story of Declared and Undeclared Emergencies. ummid.com The BJP under Narendra Modi is ruling India in a phase of undeclared emergency which is worst and more dangerous than Indira Gandhi's emergency.
(2024-07-01). Hungary: Joint statement in solidarity with Transparency International Hungary and Átlátszó. fidh.org
(2024-07-01). KEAM 2024 Result, Normalised Score Declared, Check Now. ummid.com Office of the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE) Government Kerala has published the normalised score and result of Kerala Engineering and Pharmacy courses (KEAM 2024) on its official website cee.kerala.gov.in.
(2024-07-01). French elections: First round of Pacific results show polarisation. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Patrick Decloitre, RNZ Pacific correspondent French Pacific desk French Pacific results for the first round of French national snap elections yesterday showed a firm radicalisation, especially in the case of New Caledonia. In both of New Caledonia's constituencies, the second round will look like a showdown between pro-independence and pro-France contestants. The French Pacific…
(2024-07-01). Peru in the spotlight for crimes against humanity: Boluarte's government responsible for murders. fidh.org
(2024-07-01). Rahul-led Opp shamed as U.S. slams Modi govt over hate crimes, demolition of homes. ummid.com The United States Wednesday slammed the Modi-led NDA government in New Delhi over hates crimes, anti-conversion laws, and the demolition of homes and places of worship affecting minority groups in India.
(2024-07-01). South Africa's Ramaphosa names new cabinet as deadlock broken. aljazeera.com National unity government formed following weeks of deadlock.
(2024-07-01). France's Macron and left-wing rivals race to stop far-right rise in election second round. scmp.com The far-right National Rally party of Marine Le Pen won a resounding victory in the first round of polls Sunday, with President Emmanuel Macron's centrists trailing in third behind a left-wing coalition.
(2024-07-01). SBI JA Clerk Mains result 2024 declared, check here. ummid.com The State Bank of India has announced the result of the SBI Clerk Main exam held to fill the vacancies for the Junior Associates (JA) Customer Support and Sales on its official website sbi.co.in.
(2024-07-01). SpaceX to build Deorbit Vehicle to usher International Space Station to its doom. ummid.com The US space agency NASA has awarded $843 mn contract to Elon Musk owned SpaceX to build a unique Deorbit Vehicle to usher the International Space Station (ISS) to its doom.
(2024-07-01). CLAT 2025 on Dec 01, Notification on July 07. ummid.com The Common Law Admission Test 2025 (CLAT 2025) will be held on December 01, 2024 and CLAT 2025 notification in the form of advertisements in both print and electronic media on July 07, 2024, the Consortium of National Law Universities (NALSAR) said.
(2024-07-01). Headhunting to Beatboxing: A Musical Journey from Nagaland to Melbourne. devdiscourse.com Melbourne: The eagerly anticipated musical documentary 'Headhunting to Beatboxing', directed by the talented Rohit Gupta and produced by the renowned AR Rahman, is set to make its grand debut at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) 2024.
(2024-07-01). Narendra Modi celebra su victoria en las elecciones generales. telesurtv.net Narendra Modi necesitará el apoyo de otros partidos para gobernar, algo inédito en sus anteriores mandatos.
(2024-07-01). Pritam Singh Re-Elected as Workers' Party Secretary-General. devdiscourse.com Indian-origin Pritam Singh has secured re-election as the secretary-general of the Workers' Party (WP) in Singapore, setting the stage for the impending general elections. Singh, who has held the position since 2018, was elected unopposed.
(2024-06-30). RSS chief to release book on Veer Abdul Hamid on July 1. muslimmirror.com Varanasi : Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Chief Mohan Bhagwat will release a book on Param Vir Chakra recipient Veer Abdul Hamid on the occasion of his birth anniversary at his residence in Dhamupur village in Ghazipur on Monday. Event convener Santosh Kumar Singh Yadav said during his visit to Hathiyaram Mutt in July last year, …
(2024-06-30). Macron calls to vote against extreme right in legislative elections. plenglish.com Paris, July 1 (Prensa Latina) French President Emmanuel Macron called on Sunday to join forces in the second round of the legislative elections against the far-right National Rally party (RN), winner of the first round.
The US House of Representatives on Thursday voted to bar the State Department from using international affairs budget funds to cite figures on the number of Palestinians killed by Israel in The 269 – 144 vote in favour of the bipartisan amendment, backed by 62 Democrats and 207 Republicans, will now go to the Senate for consideration. | Palestinian-American congresswoman 
The The government's official news agency published a statement that said that the rebels "unlawfully captured" three Yemenia aircraft on Tuesday, saying they had held another since around a month ago. | The planes were mostly used to take pilgrims between Sanaa, the Yemeni capital city held by…
In Morocco, despite mounting protests from students and professors, one university remains steadfast in its ties with eight Israeli institutions. | "Our frustration grows as UM6P not only joined the national normalisation trend but also took the lead by forming the most partnerships and hosting numerous high-level delegations," Established in 2013 by the state-owned OCP Group, Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P), "a private non-profit re…
Human rights groups returned to a Dutch court Friday seeking stricter enforcement of a court order to halt Dutch exports to Israel of parts for F-35 fighter jets used in the An appeals court ordered the Dutch government in February to halt the export of F-35 fighter jet parts to Israel , citing a clear risk of violations of international law if they are used in strike…
Two Algerian journalists have been remanded in custody after broadcasting interviews criticising a minister, the National Committee for the Release of Detainees (CNLD) said Friday. | "The director of Algeria Scoop, Omar Ferhat, and his editor-in-chief, Sofiane Ghirous, were remanded on Thursday," the CNLD said in a statement on Facebook. | The website had published interviews with entrepreneurs criticising Algerian Minister of Professional Training Yacine Merabi, before later deleting them. | The interviewees had accused the minister of "marginalising" them at an official event in the capital Algiers on Wednes…
On Friday, the bloc's 27 national leaders selected Kallas as the EU's next foreign policy chief after EU leaders also selected fo…
The international crime watchdog Financial Action Task Force (FATF) removed Turkey was downgraded to the "grey list" in 2021 on concerns about money laundering and terrorist financing. The latest move came after an FATF team recently held meetings with Turkish authorities to assess progress in addressing those worries. | Turkey has made "significant progress" in i…
This interview with Rémy Herrera, a research analyst at the National Center for Scientific Research (CNRS) at the Sorbonne in Paris, the largest such research institution in France, was carried out by Tang Xiaofu for the Observers' Network, Beijing, where it was published in May 2024. Some of the following . . . | 
An image of the International Space Station, — Reuters/FileIn an attempt to salvage its position after weeks of negative headlines, National Aeronautics and Space Administration's commercial crew programme manager has claimed that the astronauts aboard the Boeing Starliner are "not…
The SACP Political Bureau emphasised the importance of meaningful Alliance consultation and building and maintaining national stability and certainty. This requires decisiveness against any section that has resorted to trickery, brinkmanship and untenable demands to steal power and thus undermine the will of the people.
International reaction continues to pour in after Thursday night's U.S. presidential debate between President Joe Biden and his predecessor, Donald Trump. | We take a look at the aftermath of the first 2024 U.S. presidential debate with our guests: | 
Kapchorwa, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda National Athletics team has entered a residential camp to prepare for the Paris Olympics games scheduled for July 26th to August 11th in France. The team of over 20 athletes is camping at Trinity Biblical Institute in Kapchorwa under the guidance of the national coach who is also …
When Shahjahan founded the new city of Shahjahanabad in the mid-17th century, his prime minister Ali Mardan Khan was given the important task of constructing a canal to bring water to the city. Of course the city itself was built on the bank of the river, which was not only a vital artery for transportation… 
War on Gaza: Hunger 'worse than bombings' for starving Palestinians | Food is scarce, spoilt and often non-existent in besieged enclave, leaving people dizzy and weak | | Jana Ayad, a malnourished Palestinian girl, rests on a bed as she receives treatment at the International Medical Cor…
An Israeli soldier looks out from a tank as an artillery unit gathers on October 12, 2023. — Reuters
In his seminal work on modern slavery, Kevin Bales does away with certain, antiquated concepts. In its insidious, older form, one focused on the concept of natal alienation, slaves were chattels and assets, outrightly owned. Each slave system was distinct and protean, if marked by certain universal features. The universal feature of ownership, at least when it 
During the 2016 election Trump fanatics chanted "Lock her up," referring to Hillary Clinton. The tables have now turned. Trump is a convicted criminal and Biden violates international law. In one of the most twisted forms of logic ever to appear in politics, liberals believe that screaming "Trump is a fascist" somehow proves that Biden is not. If 
Newsflash! Property law in the U.S. is not rooted in the Constitution. America's legal foundation for property law (possession), "anti-Indian law," and the concept of nation-states is religious, not secular. Where did this deep sense of entitlement, hierarchy, and dominion over unknown lands and its original sovereign peoples originate? How was this wilderness continent, upon 
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has been freed from Belmarsh Prison in London, where he has been incarcerated for the past five years, after accepting a plea deal with U.S. prosecutors. After a decade-plus of legal challenges, Assange will plead guilty to a single felony count of illegally obtaining and disclosing national security material for publishing classified documents detailing U.S. war crimes in Iraq and Afghanistan on WikiLeaks. The Australian publisher is expected to be sentenced to time served and allowed to return home, where he reportedly will seek a pardon. Assange's brother Gabriel Shipton…
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It was directed the education department to launch an awareness campaign about the scheme to encourage more eligible students to apply for it…
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The International Criminal Court (ICC) has appointed Peter Haynes, a British national as the counsel to represent the rights and interests of Joseph Kony, the fugitive rebel commander of the notorious Lord's Resistance Army (LRA). Haynes, a renowned international criminal and humanitarian lawyer was appointed by the ICC Registry …
Kampala, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA | Kampala thumped with rhythm and melody on the June 21 as Alliance Franàßaise de Kampala (AFK) hosted a vibrant Fête de la Musique (World Music Day) celebration at the Sheraton Hotel gardens. The free concert, a Kampala tradition for years, brought together a diverse lineup of local and international …
"Ayotzinapa Vive," reads a wall painted bright red on the corner of one of Mexico City's most transited avenues. The spirit of Ayotzinapa lives on ten years later, but only because of the victims' families' efforts to organize, march, and even knock down the door of the National Palace to demand justice for their loved …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID) is investigating the mysterious death of a Chinese national at a hotel guarded by Uganda People's Defence Force -UPDF soldiers in Nakawa Division in Kampala City. Ji- Feng was reportedly discovered groaning in pain and crying for help at the weekend at Golden Hotel …
As Director of Public Prosecutions, Starmer travelled with security officials to meet US counterparts — the second time he appears to have colluded with US in 'national security' extradition Yesterday, Julian Assange was freed, after years of wrongful imprisonment and captivity, and flew to Australia after agreeing a 'plea deal' with the US government over …
NAIROBI, Kenya | Xinhua | Kenyan President William Ruto on Monday flagged off the first group of 400 police officers, marking their deployment to Haiti to combat gang violence. The ceremony in Nairobi, the capital of Kenya, saw the president hand over the Kenyan flag to the officers who will participate in the Multinational Security …
WASHINGTON—The second anniversary of the Supreme Court's guillotining of the national constitutional right to an abortion is—or should—remind voters their decisions in this November's election, up and down the ballot, will determine not only whether that right may be restored, but so much more. Abortion rights, worker rights, living wages, Social Security's and Medicare's future, …
Isaac Nellist discusses the nurses and midwives in Victoria and NSW fighting for fair pay and conditions, Palestine's football team plays in Boorloo/Perth and Federico Fuentes from the Boris Kagarlitsky International Solidarity Campaign discusses the latest updates from the anti-war Russian dissident's trial.
Kampala, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA | Amos Lugoloobi, Minister of State for Planning has emphasized to the new National Planning Authority (NPA) Executive Board the importance of meticulous planning, particularly in the context of realizing Uganda's ambitious goals outlined in the Fourth National Development Plan (NDP-IV). "The Board needs to work swiftly to guide the NPA's …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control -DCICI has deployed six new immigration attaches at Uganda's foreign missions including Washington DC in USA , London in the UK capital London and Ottawa in Canada. Patrick Igera who has been serving at Entebbe International Airport has been deployed as the …
Despite an The report by the leading international authority on the severity of hunger crises said nearly everyon…
It is an intriguing encounter which will produce a first-time finalist to take on either 2007 winners India or defending champions England who meet in the second semi-final at Guyana's Providence Stadium on Thursday. | Celebr…
Reports of a deal set to free Assange, 52, agreed to plead guilty to a single criminal count of conspiring to obtain and disclose classified US national defence documents, according to filings in the US District Court for the Northern Mariana Is…
Rare celebrations erupted in multiple Afghan cities on Tuesday after the national cricket team reached the World Cup semi-finals for the first time with a nail-biting T20 win over Bangladesh. | Thousands gathered in the capital Kabul and in Khost, Jalalabad and other cities to celebrate the fairytale win, which also eliminated the formidable Australians from the competition. | Fans chanted praise for their "heroes", set off fireworks and danced in the streets. Some shed tears of joy. | "I am lost for words," Hassan Khan Niazai told AFP in Kabul while celebrating the landmark achievement. | "It is a special and…
A senior It was around 3: 30pm when three explosions rocked the walls of the Red Cross compound in Gaza on Friday, William Schomburg, the local chief for the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) told reporters in Geneva via video…
It is unconscionable for Israel to participate in the 2024 Paris Olympics. Israel should be suspended from international sports organizations and events until it ends its grave violations of international law.
Jun 21, 2024 "Following Armenia's recognition of a Palestinian state, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned the Ambassador of Armenia to Israel for a harsh reprimand conversation." The Republic of Armenia has announced its official recognition of a Palestinian state, the latest country to do so as Israel continues its genocidal war on the Gaza …
Image by Mohammed Ibrahim. | Defenders of Israel as "the only democracy in the Middle East" had their hands full last month, particularly when it came to freedom of the press, a cornerstone of genuine democracies. On May 5, Al Jazeera reported that its offices in East Jerusalem — internationally recognized Palestinian territory occupied by Israel — were raided and shut down by Israeli police following the banning of the news network by the Israeli government. Al Jazeera continues to operate in the rest of the West Bank and the Gaza Strip, but is still barred from reporting or broadcasting in Israel…
The International Committee of the The ICRC did not say who fired the "heavy calibre projectiles" but in a statement on social media platform X said the shells "damaged the structure of the ICRC office". | It said 22 bodies and 45 wounded had been taken to a…
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? One of the 28 nationally recognized estuaries, the James Farm Ecological Preserve sits in the coastal region of Delaware's Sussex County, where freshwater meets saltwater in a dynamic estuarine environment. The preserve provides a wild oasis with seven diverse habitats, ranging from sandy beaches at low tide to salty marshes, shady forests and sunny meadows. It's a favorite spot for schools, young children and environmentalists. | Last year, the preserve welcomed over 30,000…
Hajj death toll tops 1,000 after extreme heat ANALYSIS | AGENCIES | The death toll from this year's hajj had by June 21 exceeded 1,000, a tally by the international news agency AFP has said. More than half were unregistered worshippers who performed the pilgrimage in extreme heat in Saudi Arabia. The new deaths reported on …
Around 25,000 Sikhs marked 40th anniversary of the June 1984 Sikh Genocide by marching through London and holding a Freedom Rally in Trafalgar Square. — Reporter
WASHINGTON—With more than 2 million displaced Palestinians facing the threat of famine, the U.S. Agency for International Development announced Monday it had fulfilled its pledge to provide food assistance, throwing a single PowerBar labeled "for Gaza" into the Atlantic Ocean. USAID reportedly alerted the war-torn… 
French politics has been in chaos since President Macron announced a snap general election after the victory of the far right Rassemblement Nationale (RN) in the European elections. Jordan Bardella's RN list took 31,37 % of the vote. Eric Zemmour's Reconquest list led by Marine le Pen's niece, Marion Maréchal Le Pen, took another 5, 47% 
Rescue workers along with people gather at the site of a train collision after the accident in Darjeeling district in West Bengal state, India, June 17, 2024. — Reuters
Pro-Khalistan Sikh leader and Sikhs For Justice General Counsel Gurpatwant Singh Pannun . — Photo by authorLONDON: Indian citizen and Indian spy agency RAW's agent accused of attempting to kill Sikh leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun in New York has been extradited to the US…
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Tourism Minister expressed his desire to build strong partnerships with other countries…
Studying politics separately from economics creates an artificial gap between interconnected subjects COMMENT | KAUSHIK BASU | The world economy is at a turning point. As global supply chains face increasingly frequent disruptions, the structures underpinning markets and international trade are unraveling, leading to economic instability which, in turn, is spilling over into other domains and …
Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police in Moroto district have recovered a gun belonging to the UPDF from a Karamojong warrior in Nadunget Town Council. The gun was recovered on Friday at around 9: 00 Pm after police were notified by the Nachuka village chairperson who spotted a suspected warrior in the same village carrying a …
KAMPALA, Uganda | Xinhua | Uganda, the host for the 2024 FISU World University Mind Sports Championship, has confirmed that China will send a team for the event scheduled for June 25-30 in Entebbe. Peninah Aligawesa Kabenge, the vice president of the International University Sports Federation (FISU), told Xinhua on Saturday that China was among …
Dear comrade Joe Sims, Dear comrades in the leadership of CPUSA, | On behalf of the leadership and all members of Palestinian Peoples Party (PPP) we extend to you and through you to all members of your party our congratulations for the successful end of the 32nd national convention of your party hoping you every success in your struggle for better future of your people and the peoples of the world for social justice, peace and socialism. | With this opportunity we would like also to thank you for your firm position of solidarity with the just struggle of our people for ending the ongoing genocide and ending th…
This is short and to the point. My speech was well received. The Syria's Ambassador to Moscow was present and applauded. You can see Alexander Dugin, Maria Zakharova sitting behind me. You will also see my good friends, Pepe Escobar and Zeinab Saffar, on the extreme right of the stage.
Guwahati: Expressing dismay over the reported irregularities in the nationwide entrance examination to pick aspiring students to study medical science in different academic institutions across India, a northeast-based forum of nationalist citizens demanded a fair probe into the entire episode. Patriotic People's Front Assam (PPFA) also insisted that the evaluation process should be made quality-driven so that only meritorious and dedicated students get the opportunity to pursue MBBS, BDS, BVSc, and other courses. The forum in a media statement argued that those found responsible for playing with the dream of aspi…
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ahead of the International Day of Family Remittances on Sunday, the UN's International Fund for Agriculture Development (IFAD) has launched a new program to ensure easier transmission of money from other countries into Uganda. In a partnership with FlexiPay, a digital payment platform of Stanbic Bank, and regional remittances operator, …
Police in Moroto district have recovered a gun belonging to the UPDF from a Karamojong warrior in Nadunget Town Council. The gun was recovered on Friday at around 9: 00 Pm after police were notified by the Nachuka village chairperson who spotted a suspected warrior in the same village carrying a weapon. John Angella, the LC1 …
The International Jewish Collective for Justice in Palestine began in opposition to the IHRA antisemitism definition and is now a worldwide network of organizations from 16 countries working as partners with Palestinians in pursuit of justice.
When I submitted my dissertation in 2019, my supervisor gave me the mug that had been on her desk for years. Printed on it were the red and black silhouettes of people waving rifles, flags, and signs in the air. And in white cursive letters, it read: "Nicaragua Must Survive." This was one of the 
The US could attempt direct talks with Hamas to attain the release of Israeli captives who hold dual According to current and former US officials speaking to NBC the Biden Administration is currently discussing whether to hold direct talks with The US nationals held in Gaza are b…
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Dozens of Sudanese refugees lost their lives earlier last week as they reportedly attempted to cross into Egypt via neighbouring Aswan during a heat wave striking the southern Egyptian province for days, reaching as high as nearly 50 degrees Celsius. | The Sudanese nationals are believed to have died en route to neighbouring Aswan carried inside open trucks reportedly facilitated by smugglers, the Sudanese Consul in Aswan, Abdel Qadir Abdullah said in an audio 
"At least 49 migrants have died and 140 others remain missing after a boat" carrying 260 people capsized off the southern province of Shabwah on Monday, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) said. | It said 31 women an…
Narendra Modi has been sworn in as India's prime minister for a Last week, Modi received backing from his National Democratic Alliance (NDA) – a coalition of close to 40 political parties – after meeting with its members. | Even as the BJP fell well short of the 272 seats required to form the next government on its own, Modi received the support of smaller parties (wit…
The first round of elections for the lower house National Assembly will take place on June 30, with the second round on July 7, Macron announced in an address to the nation. | The outcome of the EU elections, he acknowledged, i…
Every year on June 12th, many Filipinos worldwide celebrate Philippine Independence Day and the freedom wrested from Spanish colonizers in 1898. Other Filipinos like us, however, claim instead that we have "Hindipendence" ("hindi" means "no" in Tagalog) — challenging the idea that the Philippines is really free. As we reflect on the upcoming Philippine Independence 
Residents in all 27 countries of the European Union went to the polls this weekend to vote for the European Parliament, which resulted in a surge of support for far-right parties across much of the continent while many liberal and Green parties stumbled. Far-right parties did especially well in Italy, Germany and France, prompting French President Emmanuel Macron to dissolve the National Assembly and call snap elections. Lawmakers in the European Parliament can veto and shape laws, though they cannot introduce them. They also set the EU's budget and approve the selection of the European Commission president…
Read more coverage of the Communist Party USA's 32nd National Convention. CHICAGO — A representative of the Communist Party of Vietnam addressed a gathering of hundreds of U.S. communists and their supporters at an even here last weekend, telling the gathering that his people continue to suffer the effects of agent orange. It was a …
Read more coverage of the Communist Party USA's 32nd National Convention. CHICAGO —An official of the Iranian Tudeh Party, predicted here this weekend that "it won't take very long" to oust the theocratic government that has run the Islamic Republic since its 1979 revolution. And Danesh said that when Iranians do so, the CPUSA will …
Dr. Genevieve Balance Kupang, Dean of the Graduate School at Baguio Central University (BCU), achieved both Best Presenter and Best Paper at the World Citi Colleges (WCC) Aeronautical & Technological College (ATC) RISE 2024: ICREATE International Conference on May 29, 2024. Kupang's dedication extended beyond her leadership role both as the lead convenor for the BCU contingent and as co-host of the conference. Her research presentation, "Weaving Narratives of Integrative Intelligences: Lived Experiences and Impact of Award-Winning Women Peace-Builders," garnered prestigious recognition, securing her the Best Pres…
Youth in Kasese district have been encouraged to leverage emerging technologies to promote the district as a prime tourism destination. State Minister of ICT and National Guidance, Godfrey Kabyanga, highlighted that despite past negative media publicity and insecurity, Kasese is now making strides towards development. Kabyanga emphasized that the district's peace, stability, and friendly business …
LOS ANGELES, California | Xinhua | Sony Pictures' action comedy "Bad Boys: Ride or Die" debuted atop the North American box office this weekend, bringing in a projected 56 million U.S. dollars, data from the measurement firm Comscore showed on Sunday. The film also enjoyed an international debut of 48.6 million dollars for a global …
by: Assaf Levy, BioDB | Every year on June 11, wildlife enthusiasts and conservationists around the globe come together to celebrate International Lynx Day. This particular day is dedicated to raising awareness about the elusive and majestic lynx, a wild cat species known for its distinctive tufted ears, piercing eyes, and solitary nature. International Lynx Day aims to educate the public about the importance of protecting these remarkable creatures and their natural habitats. | 
Indian PM Narendra Modi shows the media a letter that he received from President Droupadi Murmu inviting him to form a new government after meeting her at the Rashtrapati Bhavan on June 7, 2024 in New Delhi, India. — ReutersIndian President Droupadi Murmu to administer oath to…
by Genevieve Balance Kupang | Baguio City, Philippines. We hope you enjoyed reading the first and second series of this article dubbed respectively "WCC ATC and Partner Institutions Host RISE 2024: ICREATE Conference Fostering Global Collaboration in Research and Innovation #1/4 Series" & "BCU Students Gain Valuable Insights at RISE 2024: ICREATE 1st International Conference on Research and Innovation 2/4." The framework used in sharing the lessons learned from the conference, the "Three Ls," highlights key takeaways through the lens of what we Learned, what we Liked, and what we Long For shared by Engr. Leono…
Assessing the fallout in Masaka and what lies ahead for 2026 COVER STORY | IAN KATUSIIME | The feud between the National Unity Platform (NUP) and former Leader of Opposition in Parliament Mathias Mpuuga has festered for months and all indications are that it will go on until the 2026 elections. But as this feud turns …
In the recent Indian elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won 240 seats out of 543 in India's lower house of parliament, the Lok Sabha. This left the BJP 33 short of a majority to form the government on its own. Yet all is not lost, for the BJP because the party is part of… 
The National Building Review Board (NBRB) has released a comprehensive checklist designed to protect potential condominium buyers from fraudulent transactions and substandard properties. The new guidelines aim to help buyers make informed decisions before finalizing any property purchases. This comes in response to numerous complaints from buyers who found their apartments did not meet their …
The head of the International Labour Organization on Thursday criticized the decimation of Palestinian workers' labour rights since the start of Israel's treatment of Palestinian workers, under scrutiny for decades by the UN labour body, has increased since the Oct. 7 war with criticism focused on more than half a million job losses and Israel's exclusion of some 200,000 Palestinians from Israel for security reasons. | "This has been the hardest year for…
Narendra Modi addresses the media after his meeting with President Droupadi Murmu, to stake claim to form the new government at the Presidential Palace in New Delhi, India, June 7, 2024. — Reuters Narendra Modi set to take oath of office on Jun 9. Special security measures taken…
Thank you, Mr. President. Thank you all for this opportunity to address the Security Council and to provide a briefing on the issue of peace as it relates to Ukraine and its connections with people in this country and all over the world.As a journalist, Executive Editor of Black Agenda Report, and a member of the Black Alliance for Peace and of the United National Antiwar Coalition, and as a citizen of the United States, the nation which has taken a lead role in continuing this cri …
If Prime Minister Modi's victory is confirmed, his BJP will have triumphed in a vitriolic campaign…
If Prime Minister Modi's victory is confirmed, his BJP will have triumphed in a vitriolic campaign…
Beant Singh's son, competing in India's election as independent candidate, leads Punjab constituency…
Local experts focus on international research findings to study effect of treatment interruptions Kampala, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA | Researchers in Uganda are making significant strides in the fight against pediatric HIV. Leveraging data from the International Maternal, Pediatric, Adolescent AIDS Clinical Trials (IMPAACT P1115) study, they are exploring the complexities of Analytical Treatment Interruptions (ATIs) …
The Cherubim Choir and Africhorus Baptist High School, Kitebi have emerged winners of the Catholic and Protestant categories, respectively, in this year's National Martyrs' choir finale held in Kampala on the eve of Martyr's Day. The two choirs each went home with a sh10million prize, in the competition organised by Vision Group in partnership with Equity …
Chilean President Gabriel Boric said on Saturday that his country was joining South Africa in its case at the International Court of Justice accusing Israel of "genocide" in its Speaking to the National Congress, Boric decried the "catastrophic humanitarian situation" in Gaza and called for "a firm response from the international community." | "Chile will become a party to and support the case that South Africa presented against Israel before the International Court of Justice in The Hague," Boric…
Palestinian authorities are seeking to join South Africa brought the case before the International Court of Justice last year, alleging that Israel's Gaza offensive breached the 1948 UN Genocide Convention, a charge Israel denies. | So far, the Palestinians have only sent hi…
At least 12 pro-regime fighters were killed in an overnight "Twelve pro-Iranian fighters of Syrian and foreign nationalities were killed, according to an initial tally, in an Israeli air strike on a position in the town of Hayyan, north of Aleppo, setting off strong explosions in a factory," the Syrian Observatory f…
When a new recording of Abu Obeida, the official spokesperson for His face is never seen, a 
Standing Together is a Jewish-Arab social movement that is part of a burgeoning movement for ceasefire inside Israel. Federico Fuentes spoke with its national field organiser Uri Weltmann to find out more about this fledgling peace movement.
The Red Cross traditionally provides international aid to people throughout the world for emergencies, support of refugees, survivors of human trafficking, and chronic hunger. Now, out of necessity, they've added global heat to their repertoire. Well, it was destined to happen… Global Heat Action Day initiated in June 2022 by the International Federation of Red 
Nearly 25,000 cases of suspected heat stroke have been triggered by ongoing heatwave…
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On May 23-24, the international "Second Europe-Asia: Dialogue of Civilizations Conference" was held in the Russian city of Perm on the Europe-Asia border. Statesmen, politicians, diplomats, and experts from various regions of the Eurasian continent participated in the Conference. Leading countries of Eurasia gathered The Eurasian Dialogue group of the Russian Parliament and the ruling …
Under U.S. arrangements, a so-called Multinational Security Support (MSS) force will soon be descending on Haiti. Its mission is suppressing gang violence. With their experience of earlier U.S. interventions, however, beleaguered Haitians can likely expect an aggravation of oppression, social disaster, and dependency. Supplies will arrive from the United States, and a U.S. military base …
JOHANNESBURG | Xinhua | South Africa's ruling African National Congress (ANC) has secured 159 out of 400 seats in the National Assembly in the country's 2024 general elections, the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) officially announced on Sunday evening. The main opposition party, the Democratic Alliance (DA), came second with 87 seats in the National Assembly, …
INTERVIEW | FRANK MUGISHA | May 29, 2024, marked exactly one year since the Anti-Homosexuality Act (AHA) became law. It has been globally criticised for marginalising the minority community, including Dr Frank Mugisha, who has petitioned the Supreme Court to quash it. Mugisha is internationally known for his advocacy as a human rights defender and has …
By Alakihihifo Vailala of PMN News Flipped "back in time" is how New Zealand author, journalist and media educator Dr David Robie describes the crisis in New Caledonia. Robie has covered the Asia-Pacific region for international media and educated Pacific journalists for more than four decades. He reported on the indigenous Kanak pro-independence uprising in…
South Africa's African National Congress (ANC) party will not consider any demands from possible coalition partners that President Cyril Ramaphosa step down, a top official said on Sunday. This came after the ANC lost its 30-year-old majority after a stinging result in Wednesday's election. South Africa has now been plunged into a series of negotiations …
More than 100 suspected thugs were apprehended by security at both the Anglican and Catholic shrines in Namugongo during today's Martyrs Day celebration. Several people lost phones, money, and national IDs to groups of pickpockets in Namugongo, despite the heavy security presence. Some of the thugs, donning blue reflector jackets with ushering tags, were seen …
The Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development launches the National Budget Month 2024/2025 tomorrow, Tuesday, to give the context around the 72 trillion budget for next year. The Budget Month events are part of the ministry's compliance with the Public Finance Management Act and accompanying regulations related to transparency and public inclusion in the …
The African National Congress (ANC) lost its parliamentary majority in South Africa's May 29 elections. South African socialist Mazibuko Jara discussed the reasons for the ANC's declining support and the rise of the recently formed uMkhonto we Sizwe (MK) party, led by former ANC president Jacob Zuma with Green Left's Federico Fuentes just prior to the elections.
The Indian Ocean nation of the Maldives will ban Israelis from the The Maldives, a tiny Islamic republic of more than 1,000 strategically 
A top opponent of Indian Prime Minister His expected return to prison comes as Modi looks set to win a third straight