(2024-02-27). Video: Indian train travels 70km without driver. albawaba.com ALBAWABA In a bizarre incident that has sparked concerns over railway safety, a freight train embarked on a journey without driver spanning over 70 kilometers from Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua to Punjab's Hoshiarpur district on February 25.According to authorities, the incident unfolded when the train's operator failed to engage the hand brake before disembarking from the stationary train at Pathankot station. This oversight resulted in the train beginning to move along the track unattended.üöâA driverless train was spotted travelling at nearly 60mph (100kmh) in India. | According to authori…
(2024-02-27). Indian Prime Minister says investment inflows in textile manufacturing doubled. tvbrics.com 
Narendra Modi urged industrialists to adopt eco-friendly technologies…
(2024-02-27). In Nepal, CADTM delegates took part in the opening march of the World Social Forum and successfully completed their initial workshops. cadtm.org The World Social Forum, which took place this year in Kathmandu (Nepal), began on Thursday 15 February 2024. The CADTM International network was represented by delegates from India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Kenya, Côte d'Ivoire and the Shared International Secretariat. A total of seven activities were carried out by the delegation.
| Thursday 15 February: The opening march
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(2024-02-27). Modi's India is more unequal than ever. cadtm.org
(2024-02-27). US Soldier Self-Immolates In Opposition To Israel's Genocide In Gaza. popularresistance.org Aaron Bushnell, an active duty member of the US Air Force, set himself on fire in front of the Israeli embassy in Washington DC on Sunday, February 25 to protest Israel's ongoing genocide in Gaza and his country's support to the war. | Bushnell live streamed his "extreme act of protest" on Twitch and stated, "I am an active duty member of the US Air Force and I will no longer be complicit in genocide. I am about to engage in an extreme act of protest, but compared to what people have been experiencing in Palestine at the hands of their colonizers, it is not extreme at all. This is what our ruling class has decide…
(2024-02-27). Justice Amit Sharma recuses himself from Shahrukh Pathan's bail hearing; matter deferred to 29th Feb. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror Staff In a significant development, the bail hearing for Shahrukh Pathan, a key figure in the Delhi riots case, witnessed a notable turn as Justice Amit Sharma recused himself from presiding over the matter. The decision, which occurred today, has garnered attention and added another layer of intrigue to the ongoing legal …
(2024-02-27). Justice Amit Sharma recuses himself from Shahrukh Pathan's bail hearing; matter deferred to 29th Feb. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror Staff In a significant development, the bail hearing for Shahrukh Pathan, a key figure in the Delhi riots case, witnessed a notable turn as Justice Amit Sharma recused himself from presiding over the matter. The decision, which occurred today, has garnered attention and added another layer of intrigue to the ongoing legal …
(2024-02-27). Sri Lankan trade unions end protest with more futile appeals to government. wsws.org The trade union leaderships are desperately attempting to block a unified national movement of the working class to fight the Wickremesinghe government and its IMF austerity measures.
(2024-02-27). 'Unity, not victory our priority,' says Kumaraswamy on RS polls. muslimmirror.com Bengaluru : Former Karnataka Chief Minister and JD (S) State President H.D. Kumaraswamy on Tuesday said that not winning the election but his party's top priority is to maintain unity among its cadre. "We need to show that our party cadre is united. Victory does not matter at this stage. We need to show unity …
(2024-02-27). 'Unity, not victory our priority,' says Kumaraswamy on RS polls. muslimmirror.com Bengaluru : Former Karnataka Chief Minister and JD (S) State President H.D. Kumaraswamy on Tuesday said that not winning the election but his party's top priority is to maintain unity among its cadre. "We need to show that our party cadre is united. Victory does not matter at this stage. We need to show unity …
(2024-02-27). Nawaz Sharif's daughter elected chief minister of Punjab. newarab.com 
The daughter of former prime minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif was elected chief minister in her family's long-time power base of Punjab province, after Pakistan held
(2024-02-27). Pakistani woman assaulted due to dress adorned with Arabic words. albawaba.com ALBAWABA In a distressing incident in Pakistan, a woman faced a terrifying ordeal after being assaulted by a group of individuals who mistakenly believed her attire, adorned with Arabic calligraphy, to contain of Quran. The assailants threatened her life, prompting intervention by Pakistani law enforcement authorities.The situation unfolded in Lahore, the capital of Punjab province, where the woman found herself surrounded by a gathering crowd outside a local restaurant. Initially, approximately 300 people had assembled around her, with tensions escalating rapidly.ÿ≠ÿµŸÑ Ÿ&Arin…
(2024-02-27). Two KPJ Healthcare hospitals in Malaysia join Mayo Clinic Care Network. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, and ROCHESTER, Minn. — KPJ Healthcare Berhad (KPJ Healthcare or the "Group") and Mayo Clinic have announced that two KPJ specialist hospitals, KPJ Damansara Specialist Hospital (KPJ DSH) and Damansara Specialist Hospital 2 (DSH2), are the newest members of the Mayo Clinic Care Network. These hospitals are the first members from Malaysia to join the Mayo Clinic Care Network, a group of carefully vetted healthcare organizations with special access to Mayo Clinic's…
(2024-02-27). Tragic protest: Air Force member self-immolates outside Israeli Embassy. nationofchange.org This tragic event forces a global reflection on the intersection of personal despair, political protest, and the international community's response to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
(2024-02-27). Socialist International Expels Venezuela's Popular Will Party. orinocotribune.com The Socialist International (SI) expelled the far-right Popular Will party (VP) because they "exceeded the organization's ethical codes" after modifying their ideological line, according to SI. | In Venezuela and other places in the world, analysts expressed surprise when the far-right VP was accepted into the Socialist International despite the long list of parties that are no longer socialist and still are part of this international group. | Socialist International brings together social democratic, socialist, and labor political parties from around the world. It ratified the expulsion of Popular Will because t…
(2024-02-27). Old Problems with the New: Reforming the UN Security Council. dissidentvoice.org The end of the Second World War was a calamitous catalyst, laying the bricks and mortar for institutions that were always going to look weary, almost comically so, after some decades. The United Nations was meant to be the umbrella international organisation, covering an eclectic array of bodies that seem, to this day, unfathomably complex. …
(2024-02-27). NPC deputies prompt bay beautification. ecns.cn The Ministry of Ecology and Environment has vowed to intensify measures this year to promote the construction of beautiful bays to meet the increasing demand for an attractive environment, following suggestions from national legislators.
(2024-02-27). China's homegrown C919, ARJ21 commence Southeast Asian demo flights. ecns.cn A ceremony for demonstration flights of China's domestically produced regional jet ARJ21 and large passenger aircraft C919 in Southeast Asia was launched at Van Don International Airport in Quang Ninh Province, Vietnam the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC) announced on Tuesday.
(2024-02-27). Palestine thanks the world for support in ICJ hearing. plenglish.com Ramallah, Feb 27 (Prensa Latina) The Palestinian Government thanked on Tuesday the countries that presented arguments before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to denounce Israeli crimes in the occupied territories, especially in the Gaza Strip.
(2024-02-27). The Expansion of BRICS: Challenges and Opportunities for Pakistan. infobrics.org The 15th summit of the BRICS member states was held in Johannesburg, South Africa, on August 31, 2023. These groups of big emerging national economies have announced the addition of six new members in an attempt to restructure the global liberal economic order and provide a counterbalance to the US and its western allies…
(2024-02-27). BRICS Agenda for Digital Sovereignty. infobrics.org With Russia chairing BRICS this year, there is added urgency to the relevant avenues of international cooperation in ICT security and digital sovereignty within the bloc…
(2024-02-27). Current legal framework must transform to respond to society's current needs – DP Mashatile. sanews.gov.za Current legal framework must transform to respond to society's current needs – DP Mashatile | Deputy President Paul Mashatile says although much has been done to address challenges in the criminal justice system, the current legal framework requires transformation and amendments that align with society in its current form. | He was delivering the keynote address at the official opening of the National Conference on the implementation of the Integrated Criminal Justice System (ICJS) programme and the review of the Criminal Procedure Act. | The conference is expected to be held over the next three days. | "For many…
(2024-02-27). Law must crack down on police killers – Cele. sanews.gov.za Law must crack down on police killers – Cele | Police Minister Bheki Cele has called for stricter laws to crack down even harder on criminals who murder police officers. | The Minister was speaking during a panel discussion at the National Conference on the Implementation of the Integrated Criminal Justice System (ICJS) programme and the review of the Criminal Procedure Act. | Cele highlighted that between October and December 2023, at least 22 police officers were killed. | "Our call… is that human rights must be respected. Police are humans and they have rights. I would really like to see [the law] protecting…
(2024-02-27). KwaZulu-Natal records high number of rhino poaching cases. sanews.gov.za KwaZulu-Natal records high number of rhino poaching cases | While efforts to prevent rhino poaching have resulted in positive outcomes in national parks across the country, South Africa has seen a shift in rhino poaching with the majority of cases in the past year being recorded in KwaZulu-Natal. | "The pressure again has been felt in the KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) province with Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park facing the brunt of poaching cases losing 307 of the total national poaching loss. This is the highest poaching loss within this province," Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Barbara Creecy said on Tuesda…
(2024-02-27). The Forum of Supporters of the Struggle Against Modern Practices of Neocolonialism. orinocotribune.com 
The Russian political party "United Russia" held the first "For the Freedom of Nations" International Forum of Supporters of the Struggle Against Modern Practices of Neocolonialism on 16-17 February 2024 in Moscow. It brought together over 400 participants from more than 55 countries of Africa, Asia, the Middle East, Latin America, Europe and the CIS, representing the global majority. | From Türkiye the Vatan Party attended the forum. Vatan Party Deputy Chairman Ethem Sancak and the party's representative in Russia, Mehmet Perinàßek, who is also a United World International author, held speeches at the…
(2024-02-27). International Day for Palestinian Journalists on February 26, Everywhere in the World. indybay.org The Palestinian Journalist's Syndicate is calling for an international day of solidarity for Palestinian journalists who have been arrested, beaten, jailed and murdered by the IDFF…
(2024-02-27). Arab League: Israel's occupation of Palestine 'affront to international justice'. presstv.ir The League says failure to end the occupation has led to the current trend of savagery Israel follows against the Palestinians people.
(2024-02-27). In Numbers: Israeli regime's genocidal acts in Gaza since ICJ ruling on Jan. 26. presstv.ir Despite the International Court of Justice calling for a halt in Israel's genocidal war on Gaza a month ago, the regime continues to kill Palestinians and bombard their homes and neighborhoods…
(2024-02-27). Trump's pledge for unprecedented power to Christian nationalists and promises of 'largest deportation' stir concerns. nationofchange.org These declarations, made in the run-up to crucial primaries and the CPAC convention, offer a glimpse into Trump's potential second-term agenda.
(2024-02-27). The Heat: Global Economy. america.cgtn.com 
The International Monetary Fund upgraded its outlook for global economy for 2024, pointing to the better-than-expected performance of China and the United States last year. Meanwhile, Japan, the United Kingdom and Germany are dealing with recession. | Joining the discussion: | Klaus Larres is a fellow at the…
(2024-02-27). PSUV: Venezuela's Opposition Disguises its Shortcomings with Violence. orinocotribune.com The vice president of the United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV), Diosdado Cabello, warned that Venezuela's opposition wants to hide its failures with violence. However, he assured, the government will not fall for these provocations. | This Monday, February 26, during the weekly press conference of the PSUV National Directorate, Cabello was asked about the national tour that the opposition leader, María Corina Machado, is undertaking. Despite being disqualified from holding public office, Machado continues to behave as though she is campaigning. | In this regard, the PSUV leader stated that this sector of Ve…
(2024-02-27). Venezuela Produces 97% of Food it Consumes. orinocotribune.com 
The gradual recovery observed in Venezuela's economy can be seen in the increase in agricultural production, which has recorded 14 consecutive quarters of growth despite the blockade and unilateral sanctions imposed by the United States. | Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro explained this last Wednesday, February 21, during a work day dedicated to national production. He highlighted that this progress towards a productive and independent economy has been carried out through Venezuela's own efforts amid the difficulties caused by illegal US sanctions. | During the activity, President Maduro presented economic…
(2024-02-27). Multilateral organizations representing millions demand Israel's withdrawal. uwidata.com 
With its public hearings on the sixth day, the International Court of Justice concluded its public proceedings in regard to the legal consequences of Israel's policies and practices in the Occupied Palestinian Territories including Jerusalem. The proceedings had been demanded End of 2022 by a resolution from the UN General Assembly. The court was called …
(2024-02-27). Participants in the Multipolarity Forum and the Congress of the Russophile Movement share their views on the need for change in international politics. tvbrics.com Representatives of the Russian Foreign Ministry spoke at the event…
(2024-02-27). What was the CIO? popularresistance.org After decades of defeat, workers are on the move again. Many of those interested today in a revived labor movement know that unions once exercised real sway over the national economy and politics in the US. And the distant memory of how the labor movement was built holds great symbolic power: as thousands of union organizers have asked in meetings, how did they do it in the 1930s? The United Auto Workers named and conceptualized their recent, triumphant "Stand-Up Strike" in explicit homage to their union's breakthrough sitdown strikes of 1936—1937.
(2024-02-27). The CADTM holds seven successful workshops at the World Social Forum in Kathmandu (Nepal). cadtm.org
(2024-02-27). Petition Blasts Mike Johnson Over Christian Nationalist Chaplain Appearance. truthout.org A petition that condemns Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) for collaborating with a Christian nationalist pastor — who pushed false election fraud claims in support of former President Donald Trump — has amassed thousands of signatures. The petition from Faithful America, an organization that describes itself as a "community of Christians putting faith into action for love and social… |
(2024-02-27). China Affirms Palestinian People's Right To Wage Armed Struggle. popularresistance.org The government of China has made an extremely important statement affirming the right of the Palestinian people to engage in armed struggle for liberation. | Speaking on February 22, on the second day of the International Court of Justice (ICJ)'s hearings on 'The Legal Consequences arising from the Policies and Practices of Israel in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jersusalem', held at the Hague, Holland, Ma Xinmin, Legal Adviser to China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said, referring to the results of the 'Six Day War' in June 1967, that 57 years have passed since Israel began its occupation a…
(2024-02-27). Deactivating US Military Bases in the Persian Gulf. libya360.wordpress.com Suat Delgen US weapons are dropping on Gaza, Lebanon, Iraq, Syria, and Yemen, so some major Arab states hosting US military bases are now telling Washington 'You can't launch from here.' In West Asia, the bedrock of US power projection lies in its strategically located military bases nestled within the Persian Gulf. However, the future of…
(2024-02-27). Hamas Calls on ICJ to Stop Israel's War on Gaza. libya360.wordpress.com President of the Judges, Judge Nawaf Salam gestures ahead of public hearings at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague, Netherlands on legal consequences of Israeli actions in the Palestinian territory on February 26, 2024 ( Nikos Oikonomou — Anadolu Agency ) The Islamic Resistance Movement Hamas has called on the International Court…
(2024-02-27). ICJ Closes Final Day of Hearings on the Occupation of Palestinian Territory. libya360.wordpress.com The Cradle Nations call on the court to recognize that Israel's occupation of the West Bank territories is illegal A number of nations and entities came together in a UN top court at the Hague to further condemn Israel on the final day of the International Court of Justice ICJ's hearing on Israel's occupation of Palestinian territory on 26…
(2024-02-27). Iraqi government to pay KRG employees per top court's order. newarab.com 
Iraq's finance minister, Tayif Sami, announced on Monday that her ministry will promptly This decision follows last week's directive from Iraq's top court, which ordered the Iraqi federal government to 'nationalise' salaries of the northern region's public payroll. | Sami today affirmed that the salaries of the public sector employees in Iraq and the northern…
(2024-02-27). Can you prevent cancer with lifestyle changes? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org In the U.S., 4 out of 10 cancer cases are associated with preventable risk factors. That's according to the latest Cancer Progress Report from the American Association for Cancer Research. February is National Cancer Prevention Month, and Dr. Jon Ebbert, medical director of the Mayo Clinic Nicotine Dependence Center, says it's never too late to make lifestyle changes that can decrease your risk of cancer. Watch: Prevent cancer with lifestyle changes youtu.be/__d7F9sEcaQ Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 27) is…
(2024-02-27). The National Fight For Rent Control. popularresistance.org In April 2015, the Pacific Standard (RIP to yet another quality outlet shuttered) published a defense of rent control—with an opening salvo declaring it dead. New York tenant organizers would go on to win small, highly technical improvements to their rent regulation system a little later that year, but in the broad strokes, the Standard's appraisal at the time wasn't wrong. Localized systems in New York, California, and New Jersey were riddled with pro-landlord loopholes, while 31 states had instituted outright rent control bans, most at the behest of a shadowy neo-con organization.
(2024-02-27). Congress takes step prior to massive dismissal of magistrates in Peru. plenglish.com Lima, Feb 26 (Prensa Latina) The unpopular Congress of the Republic of Peru took on Monday the step prior to the summary dismissal of the seven members of the National Justice Board (JNJ), the body that appoints, evaluates and removes judges and prosecutors.
(2024-02-27). URGENT: meeting called at parliament over 'Islamophobic demonisation' of pro-Palestine marches. thecanary.co 
Representatives of the coalition organising the national Palestine marches, along with MPs and civil liberties organisations, will hold a press conference tomorrow morning (Wednesday 28 February) in parliament to address the growing attacks on the right to protest — including what they call the 'Islamophobic demonisation' of the marches. Peaceful protest now akin to insurrection …
(2024-02-27). Washington D.C. Democrats and pseudo-left support draconian, punitive crime bill. wsws.org As is the case in Democratic Party-run governments at the local and national levels, rather than deal with the root social causes of crime, bourgeois politicians advocate a massive crackdown on the poorest layers of the population and criminalizing poverty.
(2024-02-27). The Logic of Zionism: From Nationalist Myth to the Gaza Genocide. wsws.org Mehring Books is pleased to announce the publication of a new volume featuring three lectures given by David North in response to the eruption of war in Gaza.
(2024-02-26). Argentine Teachers Begin National Strike Against Milei's Policy. telesurenglish.net On Monday, the Confederation of Education Workers of the Argentine Republic (CTERA) initiated a 24-hour national strike against the far-right President Javier Milei's policies. | RELATED: | The education workers demand salary increases to compensate for the accelerated loss of purchasing power and reject budget cuts affecting public goods and services. | The strike also opposes the elimination of the National Teacher In…
(2024-02-26). Israeli Military Presents Plan to Attack Rafah. telesurenglish.net On Monday, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said that Israel's army presented the War Cabinet with an operational attack plan and an evacuation plan for civilians in the southern Gazan city of Rafah. | RELATED: | The announcement came despite international calls for Israel not to launch a ground operation in Rafah, where over a million people are seeking shelter from Israeli bombardments elsewhere. | The cabinet approved a plan for food trucks to enter northe…
(2024-02-26). Palestinian Authority Government Submits Resignation to Abbas. telesurenglish.net On Monday, Prime Minister Mohamed Shtayeh and his cabinet presented their resignation to Mahmoud Abbas, the president of the Palestinian National Authority (PNA). | RELATED: | "I put the government's resignation at the disposal of President Mahmoud Abbas on Tuesday, February 20, and today I present it in writing," Shtayeh said at the beginning of a meeting with the PNA cabinet in Ramallah, in the West Bank. | Shtayeh expla…
(2024-02-27). Zuckerberg gets mixed reactions after eating McDonald's in Japan. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – Meta owner Mark Zuckerberg was heavily slammed after posting his photos on Facebook while enjoying a McDonald's meal in Japan.Pro-Palestinian activists and human rights advocates rebuked the American billionaire after his photos from inside McDonald's Japan, considering that the American multinational fast food chain is facing a tough boycott campaign following support to Israel.Mark Zuckerberg posted three pictures from McDonald's Japan and captioned them: "Japanese McDonald's: 10/10. Give these guys a Michelin star."Despite the heavy backlash that Zuckerberg got from pro-Palestinians, some praised th…
(2024-02-27). Man Utd, Barcelona to vie for Juve midfielder Adrien Rabiot. albawaba.com Juventus midfielder Adrien Rabiot has been linked yet again with a potential move to Manchester United, according to SPORT.Barcelona are also interested in the France international whose contract will expire in the summer.United have been monitoring the former PSG star for a long time and are planning to sign him at the end of the season as a free agent.The English giants understand that Barca will be hovering around the Frenchman as well.Rabiot is yet to make a decision regarding his future amid Juve's hesitance to extend the deal. The 28-year-old has four goals and three assists in 23 appearances for the Old La…
(2024-02-27). Neves: I received offers from Barcelona and Arsenal before moving to Al-Hilal. albawaba.com Al Hilal midfielder Ruben Neves revealed that he received offers from Barcelona and Arsenal before leaving Wolverhampton last summer.The Portugal international admitted he could have remained in Europe, but he eventually opted to make the switch to Saudi Arabia.He went on to sign for Al-Hilal for ‚Ǩ55 million and signed a three-year-deal. The 26-year-old told O Jogo, as quoted by Tribal Football: "I was close to three clubs and in the end it didn't happen, which saddened me and helped me make the decision to go to Al Hilal."I don't want to name names, but Barcelona was one of the hottest and it…
(2024-02-27). US, semiconductor firms in 'tough' talks over funding American chip manufacturing: commerce secretary. scmp.com Negotiations will result in each company 'doing more for economic and national security at a lower cost to the taxpayer', says Gina Raimondo.
(2024-02-27). Hamas: War of Starvation in Gaza 'Disgrace to Humanity'. indybay.org "The international [community's] inability and the American cover for the crime of starvation that the occupation uses as a weapon to achieve political goals is a disgrace to humanity that history will not erase, even if the American administration hides behind misleading statements about the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip," Hamas said in a statement. "It will not absolve it of its responsibility and participation in war crimes committed against defenseless civilians," Hamas added.
(2024-02-27). Anti-Venezuela Campaign Has Intensified: President Maduro. telesurenglish.net On Monday, President Nicolas Maduro denounced the escalation of the campaign aimed at damaging Venezuela's international image. | RELATED: | During his program "With Maduro +," he mentioned that U.S. imperialism and the Venezuelan far-right invent fake news every day to discredit the South American country through international portals and social networks. This happens at a time when the far-right opposition is losing the poss…
In 2021, after a year-long protest, India's farmers brought about the repeal of three farm laws that were intended to 'liberalize' the agriculture sector. Now, in 2024, farmers are again protesting. The underlying issues and the facilitation of the neoliberal corporatization of farming that sparked the previous protest remain and have not been resolved.
A court in Police said the suspects are Lebanese nationals aged 19 and 21. | According to police, the refugees said during questioning that they departed from the…
Iraq's authorities have captured two members of the A statement by the Iraqi National Intelligence Service didn't say where the two men were captured and released a video showing them blindfolded and handcuffed while aboard a small plane. The two men later appeared in a video in yellow uniforms spe…
Israeli authorities are refusing to issue new visas to international aid workers operating in According to Israeli newspaper Haaretz, This began in January, with the P…
This live blog on day 142 of Israel's war on Gaza has concluded. Make sure to follow us for the latest news on The United States said Sunday that multinational talks in Paris came to an "understanding" on a possible deal for Ham…
A Tunisian court has slapped a six-month prison term on opposition figure Jawhar Ben Mbarek, detained since February 2023, over remarks criticising the Ben Mbarek, co-founder of the National Salvation Front opposition alliance who is on hunger strike to protest his detention, was tried over his rebuke of legislative elections in 2022 which he had called a "ridiculous coup d'etat". | Held over "conspiracy against state security", Ben Mbarek remains behind bars…
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Country: occupied Palestinian territory | Source: Women's International League for Peace and Freedom | Please refer to the attached file. | Critically addressing the genocide in Gaza, WILPF's Disarmament programme, Laura Varella | Genocide in Gaza is undeniably occurring, there is l…
The country continues to be embedded in the economic infrastructure of the alliance after joining it earlier this year…
Online retailer Amazon said Friday it had paid $1.9 million to more than 700 contracted workers in In October, Amnesty International accused Amazon of a range of abuses against workers in the oil-rich Gulf kingdom, prompting the US-based multinational to launch an investigation. | "We found instances where contracted workers were requi…
The Zionist massacres against the civilians in Gaza have continued to occur for the 141st consecutive day amid an international silence and complicity. During the past 24 hours, the health ministry in the Strip reported 104 martyrs and 160 injuries, raising the total aggression toll to more than 29500 martyrs and around 70,000 injuries. Israeli air …
The Syria's foreign ministry submitted the "urgent" memorandum to its Lebanese counterpart earlier this week. The memo is expected to be directed to Lebanon's Ministry of Defence and then to the Lebanese army. An appropriate response will then be sent back to Syria, sources say. | A Syrian military and security delegation is reportedly scheduled to…
Based on a talk by Sara Flounders to a webinar held on Feb. 18, 2024, Peace Delegates Report Back from China, organized by Friends of Socialist China and the International Manifesto Group. To see the webinar, go to 
‚ô´ Dmitri Shostakovich — Symphony No.5 in D minor, op.47-2. Allegretto Scott Ritter: Israel will be Defeated as IDF Loses Control of its War in Middle East — (Video) A reformed PLO that includes Hamas is the only hope, by Mitchell Plitnick George Galloway and Miko Peled discuss clear demands to save Palestinians from total genocide (Video) Day 134: Biden claims to push for temp ceasefire, as US authorizes more weapons to Israel, by Anna L Miller Global Action Day — Millions Rally for Gaza HRW: World Court to Review 57-Year Israeli Occupation Academics form national group to advo…
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By Provas Ghosh Provas Ghosh, general secretary of the Socialist Unity Center of India (Communist), sent this message to the Lenin Centennial, held in New York City on Jan. 21. Dear Comrades, On the occasion of the centennial of the death of the great Lenin, remembering his teachings is of . . . | 
The SanctionsKill Campaign is asking people to sign this petition to President Joe Biden's administration and Secretary of State Antony Blinken. The SanctionsKill Campaign accuses the Biden administration of being an accomplice to crimes against humanity by aiding genocide in Gaza. This is in violation of the International Court of . . . | 
The struggle to free Palestine stands at a turning point. Hamas' attacks on October 7th shattered the status quo, triggering both Israel's genocidal war on Gaza and an outpouring of international solidarity with the Palestinian people and their struggle for liberation. Spectre's Ashley Smith spoke with Tareq Baconi, author of Hamas Contained, about October 7th, Israel's genocide, and the state of 
Legal challenges regarding the Israel-Gaza War are starting to bulk lawyers' briefs and courtroom proceedings. South Africa got matters underway with its December application before the International Court of Justice accusing Israel of genocide in its campaign against the Palestinians. While determining whether genocide has taken place, the ICJ issued an interim order warning Israel to prevent genocidal acts, 
Priest, intellectual, revolutionary and guerrilla fighter, Camilo Torres Restrepo is, along with Jorge Eliécer Gaitán, one of the most important figures in Colombian history. His commitment to popular and revolutionary causes has made him a symbol of social movements in Latin America and the world. | He was born in Bogota on February 3, 1929, into a privileged family of Bogotá belonging to the Colombian elites. After a brief semester in which he tried to study law at the national university, he withdrew to become a Catholic priest, thanks to the influence of some Dominican priests he met through his girlfriend's…
The massacre on that street in Tel al-Hawa took place three days after Israel had been put on notice by the International Court of Justice that it needed to stop committing acts of genocide, stop killing civilians, stop killing children and health care workers, a ruling that Israel has not just ignored but openly defied. Instead, Israel blames the victims of its atrocities. Tel al-Hawa was a closed military zone, the IDF says. Any Palestinians moving on the streets were legitimate targets, the IDF says. The rules of engagement were those of the US troops at My Lai: shoot anything that moves. Even young girls and…
Palestinian leader and high profile prisoner Israel's far-right National S…
Havana, Feb 17 (Prensa Latina) "The Last Farmer" is the title of the work by Italian writer Maria Chiara Ferri presented at the San Carlos de la Cabaña Fortress, where the Havana International Book Fair continues today.
Faculty for Justice in Palestine, which already has 80 affiliate groups across college campuses, was formed to support students who are being targeted for their Palestine activism.
On January 26, 2024, the judges at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) released their 29-page order that found "plausible" (paragraph 54) evidence that Israel was conducting a genocide against the Palestinians of Gaza. The court intervened in that war due to South Africa's application that Israel had violated its obligations to the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide (1948). South Africa came to the ICJ two months …
Countries: Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Belize, Bolivia (Plurinational State of), Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Guadeloupe (France), Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Jamaica, Martinique (France), Mexico, Montserrat, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Puerto Rico (The United States of America), Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of), World | Source: Pan American Health Organization | Please refer to the attached file. | Teniendo en cuenta el comportamiento del dengue registrado en las primeras semanas del 2024, con aumento exponencial de casos notificado…
Countries: Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Belize, Bolivia (Plurinational State of), Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Guadeloupe (France), Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Jamaica, Martinique (France), Mexico, Montserrat, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Puerto Rico (The United States of America), Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of), World | Source: Pan American Health Organization | Please refer to the attached file. | Considering the number of dengue cases reported in the first weeks of 2024, with an exponential increase in several countries of the Reg…
According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), over the past three decades the oldest, thickest ice (13-20 feet thick) has declined by a stunning 95 percent and 70 percent of Arctic sea ice is now thin "seasonal ice" that quickly melts in the Arctic summer.
Carlos Lopes Pereira, former member of the Secretariat of the liberation organization led by the late Amílcar Cabral and contributor to the newspaper Avante (organ of the Portuguese Communist Party), sent this message to the Lenin Centennial held in New York City on Jan. 21. This international anti-imperialist day marking . . . | 
The official KUNA news agency said a "royal decree was issued to dissolve the national assembly" elected last June following a proposal by the prime minister that was approved by cabinet. | The royal decree carried by KUNA accused parliament of co…
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INDIANAPOLIS—In the span of just seven weeks in August and September 2023, more people died at the hands of the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) than in all of 2022. Following this wave killings, the IndyStar began tracking police shootings in the city. The Star reported that 17 officer-involved shootings occurred in 2023—nine of them …
Indian Prime Minister A day earlier, tens of thousands of Indians filled a soccer stadium in the capital Abu Dhabi, cheering on Modi who is seeking a rare third term in India's upcoming general election. | Modi's visit to one of India's la…
On a windy day last August, President Joe Biden signed a proclamation protecting the canyons, cliffs, and plateaus surrounding the Grand Canyon National Park, nearly a million acres abutting the Navajo Nation and Havasupai Indian Reservation. Biden said the new national monument was part of his commitment to Native peoples to protect their sacred lands. "Preserving the Grand Canyon …
Countries: Australia, French Polynesia (France), Micronesia (Federated States of), New Zealand, Northern Mariana Islands (The United States of America), Tokelau, United States of America, World | Source: Pacific Community | Please refer to the attached Map. | Éléments nouveaux/faits marquants intervenus depuis la diffusion de la carte précédente sur PacNet, le 06 février 2024: | Dengue | Polynésie franàßaise : Au cours de la semaine 5, quatre nouveaux cas ont été confirmés sur les 70 tests réalisés. Un cas supplémentaire a été détecté au cours de la semaine 6, ce qui porte le total à 13 cas locaux dep…
Egypt will not cover Giza pyramid with granite blocks following expert report | Government reverses Menkaure Pyramid restoration plan after recommendations by a multi-national scientific commission | | Renovation work at the Pyramid of Menkaure at the Giza Pyramids Necropolis, wes…
Surcharges are additional fees that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) charges countries with relatively large and long-term loans. They significantly increase the debt payments that these countries must make to the Fund, siphoning away scarce foreign exchange and budget resources. Despite the fact that surcharges are not mentioned in the IMF's Articles of Agreement, the …
Surcharges are additional fees that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) charges countries with relatively large and long-term loans. They significantly increase the debt payments that these countries must make to the Fund, siphoning away scarce foreign exchange and budget resources. Despite the fact that surcharges are not mentioned in the IMF's Articles of Agreement, the …
US President Joe Biden's top security advisor for Latin America, Juan González, has announced his resignation from his post—alleging personal issues as the reason—following his failure to fulfil the US's imperial regime change objectives against Venezuela. | The US official's resignation was confirmed by a National Security Council (NSC) spokesperson to Bloomberg News this Tuesday, February 13. | González's position included his participation in the negotiations that the US government has held with the Venezuelan authorities in recent years, leading to small and scattered de-escalations in their ille…
This month, Ecuador became the fourth Latin American country to ratify a free trade agreement with China. | Ecuador's National Assembly approved the deal, marking a significant milestone in the country's economy. | CGTN correspondent Nicolás Suárez reports on what this agreement means for Ecuador's trade relations.
The National Retail Federation predicts that consumer spending for Valentine's Day in the U.S. will reach nearly $26 billion when all the data for this year is in. | Meantime, inflation remains high and retail sales for last month dipped in what could be seen as a danger sign for the economy.
Country: Lebanon | Source: International Organization for Migration | Please refer to the attached file. | Since October 8 there has been an increase in cross-border incidents between Israel and Lebanon, resulting in the displacement of people both within the South and elsewhere within the country. Since October 10, the Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) has been conducting the daily monitoring of population movements. The objective of the exercise is to inform preparedness and response planning.
Country: Ukraine | Source: International Organization for Migration | Please refer to the attached file. | OVERVIEW | The Registered IDP Area Baseline Assessment provides granular data on the number and geographic location of officially registered internally displaced people (IDPs). This report assesses registered IDP presence at the raion level, also mapping the recorded change since the previous round. Round 32 presents the data of the registered IDP population disaggregated by sex, age and state-recognised disability status. | The data collected for the Area Baseline Assessment Round 32 reflects the up-t…
WASHINGTON—Stressing the conflict's profound impact on Palestinian and Israeli schoolkids, and others worldwide fearfully eyeing the war, the National Education Association's board reaffirmed the union's prior demand for a total cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war. The February 10 statement by the nation's largest union thus reminds watchers that it's part of a growing cease-fire trend …
The U.S. Senate has approved a $95 billion foreign aid package that includes $14 billion in military funding to Israel, despite the finding by the International Court of Justice that it is plausible Israel has committed acts of genocide in Gaza. The Senate bill passed on a 70-29 vote, though its fate remains uncertain in the Republican-controlled House, where Speaker Mike Johnson is demanding the inclusion of new anti-immigrant and border enforcement measures before scheduling a vote. William Hartung, a national security and foreign policy expert at the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft, says the massiv…
Country: Zambia | Source: CGIAR | Please refer to the attached file. | Abstract/Description | Weather Risk Management Services Pvt Ltd (WRMS) is collaborating with the International Water Management Institute (IWMI) as part of the CGIAR Initiative on Climate Resilience (ClimBeR) to develop financial solutions for post-extreme climatic events. The focus is on creating parametric insurance solutions to aid vulnerable populations in managing and mitigating loss and damage caused by natural disasters, with a primary emphasis on floods. | The project's scope involves a comprehensive approach to enhance community…
India-Middle East Economic Corridor agreement is in jeopardy amid Israel's ongoing genocide in Gaza…
The People's Science Movement in India has few parallels in the world in concept, scale, and scope.
Pakistan's February 8 general elections resulted in a split vote, with no party securing a clear national majority, writes Farooq Tariq, offering little hope for positive change, as the incoming government is poised to fast-track neoliberal policies, privatise state institutions and deepen class exploitation.
International leaders who lined up to pledge their support for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu following the largest open-air prison break on October 7, 2023 had paved the way for the ensued Israeli war of genocide. Now, the suspension of funding to the United Nations Relief and Work Agency (UNRWA) for the Palestinian refugees, complements 
In the 13 years since the downfall of Muammar Gaddafi, Libya has become a byword for the perils of Western military intervention. | The country's political dysfunction and on-and-off civil war have consumed most of the attention that the international community dedicates to Libya, even as the environmental issues that stem from these problems grow worse and go all but unaddressed. | Libya's hundreds of kilometres of coastline — the launchpad for boats carrying African migrants to Europe and Libyan oil to the rest of the world —offers a prime example. | "Amid the countless immediate political challe…
"CBS violated FCC rules by not making proper disclosures to the viewers across all platforms," wrote Abed A. Ayoub, National Executive Director of the Arab American Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC), on his X (formerly Twitter) account. | "This not only undermines the integrity of broadcasting standards but also misleads the public by not providing necessary context about the ad's origins…FCC must hold CBS and the NFL accountable. The American public has a right to know and be informed about the influence of foreign governments in our media, and this includes Israel," he added. | The ADC has set up a call…
A Moroccan court has sentenced journalist Hanane Bakour to "suspended jail" over a social media post critical of the ruling party the journalist shared two years ago. | On Monday, 12 February, the Court of First Instance in Sale, next to Rabat, sentenced Bakour to one month of suspended imprisonment and fined her 500 dirhams (about US$50), with compensation of one dirham in favour of the current ruling party, the National Rally of Independents (RNI). | According to the Moroccan penal code, "suspension of execution" means that the convicted will not serve a prison sentence unless they commit a crime punishable…
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Citizens will be spared from paying Shs50,000 to renew their National Identity Cards (IDs) save for those interested in express service, Members of Parliament (MPs) have been assured. The assurance was made by the Minister of State for Internal Affairs, Gen. David Muhoozi in a statement to the House on …
WINDHOEK, NAMIBIA | Xinhua | Namibia's economy is recovering in various sectors, including agriculture, mining, fisheries, tourism, oil and gas, and green energy, Namibian President Nangolo Mbumba said on Tuesday. Mbumba made the remarks on the occasion of the official opening of the Cabinet in the national capital of Windhoek amid a pivotal moment for …
An appeals court ordered the Dutch government to cease exports of F-35 components to Israel, saying "there is a clear risk that the F-35 parts to be exported will be used in committing serious violations of international humanitarian law."
The men were charged with spying for Israel, according to sources, though India and Qatar did not confirm the charges. Their death sentence, handed down in October, was dropped in Dece…
Together with Palestine, the state of Kashmir is one of the longest existing political and territorial conflict remaining from the aftermath of the British Empire. Kashmir, together with its sister state of Jammu, were granted a quasi-autonomy at the end of British rule in the subcontinent. The status of the states was to be determined 
Land area under ECOWAS, which is condemned by West Africa's popular movements as an agent of French imperialism, has been reduced to less than half after their withdrawal Representatives of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger at the formation of the Alliance of Sahel States. Photo: Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Mali In a televised statement on Sunday, January 28, Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger announced their withdrawal from the Economic Community o …
The Central American nation has called on Germany, the UK, the Netherlands, and Canada to stop sending arms to IsraelThe Nicaraguan government has started legal proceedings to take Germany, the UK, the Netherlands, and Canada to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) for complicity in the Israeli genocide of Palestinians in Gaza and other violations of international law. In a statement, Managua said it has informed the governments of "the [UK], Germany, the Netherlands, …
The Netherlands must stop delivering parts for F-35 fighter jets used by Israel in the Gaza Strip, after a Dutch court Monday upheld an appeal by human rights organisations. | The groups had argued that supplying the parts contributed to alleged violations of international law by Israel in its war on the besieged Strip. | "The court orders the State to cease all actual export and transit of F-35 parts with final destination Israel within seven days after service of this judgement," said the ruling. | The US-owned F-35 parts are stored at a warehouse in the Netherlands and then shipped to several partners, incl…
More than 100 Palestinians were killed in an Israeli "massacre" on Gaza's southern "Israel is officially continuing to target civilians and transfer the war to Rafah to push the population to get displaced under bombardment," it said in a statement released on X. | "The recent massacres of the occupation are evidence of the validity of international warnings and fears of catastrophic results of the expansion of…
LOS ANGELES | Xinhua | There have been at least 22 million flu illnesses, 250,000 hospitalizations, and 15,000 deaths from flu so far this season in the United States, according to the latest data released by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Seasonal influenza activity remains elevated nationally with increases in some …
The suspension was caused by the Covid-19 pandemic…
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un delivering a speech at the Ministry of National Defense in Pyongyang on the occasion of the 76th founding anniversary of the Korean People's Army. © STR / KCNA VIA KNS / AFP Pyongyang must be prepared to seize South Korean territory in the event of an "emergency," North Korean leader …
As the United States, the European Union and countries around the world are warning Israel against a ground invasion of Rafah in southern Gaza, we speak with Palestinian human rights attorney Noura Erakat. "This is disproportionate, excessive force that is meant to terrorize a population," says Erakat. "Israel must stop its genocidal campaign now." Erakat also responds to news that one of President Biden's top foreign policy aides has admitted the administration has made "missteps" in the Middle East, and discusses calls to stop arms transfers under international law to p…
Last year, a Qatari court handed death sentences to 8 Indian navy personnel for espionage on behalf of Israel…
Feb 10, 2024. Representatives from five countries in the Asia Pacific Region— India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Philippines, around forty participants — — had a virtual meeting to interchange and share the plans and activities being made to prepare for the 3rd World March for Peace and Nonviolence. Some of the participants in the virtual meeting of Asia-Pacific humanists held on Feb. 10, 2024. | The meeting had Rafael de la Rubia, founder of World without Wars and without Violence and main promoter of the World March for Peace and Nonviolence, with Antonio Carvallo on hand, as interpreter, to…
Any Hamas' armed wing Al-Qassam Brigades said on it Telegram channel on Sunday that Israeli strikes on Gaza during the past 96 hours "killed two Israeli hostages and seriously injured eight others." | Israeli Prime Ministe…
Israeli strikes on Lebanon on Saturday killed two civilians and An Israeli drone strike killed one person and wounded nine others in the southern border village of Hula, Lebanon's official National News Agency (NNA) said. | Israeli forces and the Lebanese movement Hezbollah have…
Akram Afif, born in Doha in 1996, is not just a Qatari footballer, but a symbol of his nation's rising ambition on the global football stage. From his early days at the Aspire Academy to his current dominance with Al Sadd and the Qatar national team, Afif's journey is a testament to dedication, talent, and an unwavering love for the beautiful game. | Afif produced some magical performances during the Asian Cup. And after firing Qatar into a 1-0 lead in Saturday's The…
By Ahmed AbdulKareem / MintPress News When confronted with international appeals for humanitarian aid due to the ongoing crises in Gaza and Yemen, the United States and the United Kingdom have chosen instead to turn Yemen's Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden into a combat zone, initiating an ariel bombing campaign against the war-torn …
Country: Yemen | Source: International Organization for Migration | Please refer to the attached Infographic. | IOM Yemen DTM's Rapid Displacement Tracking (RDT) tool collects data on estimated numbers of households forced to flee on a daily basis from their locations of habitual residence or displacement, allowing for regular reporting of new displacements in terms of estimated numbers, causes of displacement, geography and needs. It also tracks IDP returnees who returned to their location of habitual residence. | Between 4 and 10 February 2024, IOM Yemen DTM tracked 19 households (HHs) (114 individuals) w…
Editor's Note: Ahead of a major appeal hearing before the British High Court of Justice on February 20 and 21, the "Countdown To Day X" series will highlight key aspects of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange's appeal against extradition to the United States.Under Article 7 of the European Convention on Human Rights, extradition is not supposed to be extended to anyone who the requesting state is seeking to find guilty of a criminal offense that was not a "criminal offense under national or international law at the time when it was committed." | The Espionage Act charges against WikiLeaks fou…
The body of 6-year-old Hind Rajab has been found alongside her family in a car that was fired on by Israeli forces 12 days ago. Two PRCS members who were dispatched to save Hind, who was the only member of her family that survived the attack on their vehicle, were also found dead. | The confirmed death of Hind comes as states and international aid agencies warn against 
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By Mohd Ziyuallah Khan, In a significant announcement, Prime Minister Narendra Modi revealed the recipients of the Bharat Ratna, the country's highest civilian honour. Former Prime Ministers P V Narasimha Rao and Chaudhary Charan Singh, along with agricultural scientist Dr M S Swaminathan, were named for this prestigious award. The timing of the announcement, just …
Attacks by the Rwanda-backed M23 has led to another wave of mass displacement in the province of North Kivu. The rebel group has tried to make advances towards the provincial capital of Goma, attacking the town of Sake which lies just 25 kilometers away.
Rutshuru, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) Prime Minister and National Minister of Defense, Jean-Pierre Bemba, on Friday rushed to North Kivu province as the fight between the March 23 Movement (M23) rebels and Armed Forces of Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC), militia coalition under their umbrella Wazalendo (Patriots) intensified. The fight …
Tororo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Long-distance runner Jacob Kiplimo won the National cross-country championships held in Tororo on Saturday. The reigning World cross country champion, secured the 10km meter race victory in 29 minutes, 3 seconds. Dan Kibet from the Uganda Prison Services followed in the second position as he crossed the finishing line at 29 …
Hoima, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |The National Drug Authority-NDA Western regional office has closed 180 drug shops found operating illegally. The drug shops were closed during the five days long operation covering the districts of Kyankwanzi, Kyenjonjo, ,Masindi, Kiryandongo, and Hoima. The operation was conducted between February 4th to February 9. The NDA enforcement unit …
China strengthens its role as an international peace broker by intervening in multiple international conflicts; China supports Palestine's full UN membership; PetroChina now controls Iraq's largest oil field; Taiwan's separatist ruling party won elections…
Tourism is staging a strong recovery. A new report from the United Nations shows international travel rebounded to 88 percent of pre-pandemic levels by the end of 2023. That momentum is expected to continue this year.
Israel has announced its intention to push ahead with its plans to invade Rafah in the southernmost Gaza Strip, where 1.3 million Palestinians are sheltering. Rafah's mayor, Ahmed al-Sufi, warns any military action there would result in a "massacre".