Colin Todhunter (2024-02-08). Letter from India: Stop World Health Organization's 'Pandemic Preparedness' Tyranny. globalresearch.ca

infobrics (2024-02-08). Russia can help India overcome its LNG overreliance on Qatar. infobrics.org India's transition to gas gives Russia an opportunity to increase LNG exports.

infobrics (2024-02-07). India, Iran Discuss Development of Cooperation Between Two Countries. infobrics.org Iran's Ambassador to India Iraj Elahi, Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal discussed the development of cooperation between India, Iran…

Staff (2024-02-07). 'Any law against Shariah is not acceptable for us' says Maulana Arshad Madani on UCC. muslimmirror.com In a fervent statement, Arshad Madani, a prominent voice in the Indian Muslim community and president of the Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind, expressed strong opposition to the implementation of a Uniform Civil Code (UCC), citing it as discriminatory against Shariah law. Madani's remarks come amidst ongoing debates regarding the UCC's viability and its implications for religious minorities …

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-02-07). Symptoms that may require a consultation with a cardiologist. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org MANKATO, Minn. — As people age, many start to experience more aches and pains throughout their bodies. While many symptoms can be chalked up to the natural aging process, it's important to pay special attention to the cardiovascular system. "Heart Month is a great time of year to remind people that not all symptoms are created equal when it comes to our cardiovascular health," says Vinayak Nagaraja, M.B.B.S., interventional cardiologist at Mayo Clinic Health System….

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-02-08). Netanyahu's War on Truth. libya360.wordpress.com Jeremy Scahill Israeli soldiers detain blindfolded Palestinian men in a military truck in the southern Gaza Strip on Nov. 19, 2023. Photo: Mahmud Hams/AFP via Getty Images Two weeks before Hamas commandos led a series of raids into Israel on October 7, Benjamin Netanyahu stood before an empty chamberOpens in a new tab at the United Nations headquarters…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-02-08). The U.S. Failed 'Shock and Awe' Aggression in Iraq and Syria — with Seyed Mohammad Marandi. libya360.wordpress.com Vanessa Beeley From Tehran — Seyed Mohammad Marandi discusses the imminent decline of U.S. allied hegemony and the global humiliation of Israel The Syrian Ministry of Defence issued the following statement (translated from Arabic) on the U.S. attacks carried out at dawn on the 3rd February: Today at dawn, the American occupation forces launched a…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-02-08). The US and UK Send Ukrainian Special Forces to Sudan. libya360.wordpress.com United World International Information has appeared in the African media that the United States and the United Kingdom have been transferring special forces of the Ukrainian Main Intelligence Directorate to Sudan for several months for the war against the Rapid Support Forces. The United States is concerned about the civil war in Sudan and, against the…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-02-08). Vetoing Justice in Gaza: The Collapse of the UN Security Council. libya360.wordpress.com Mohamad Hasan Sweidan The rise in civilian deaths and global conflict shatters all illusions that the UN has any ability to maintain the peace. A US veto at the UNSC to protect genocide in Gaza is the very last straw. Article 1 of the founding charter of the UN boldly proclaims the organization's primary aim: To maintain international…

Staff (2024-02-08). Senegal's "Unraveling": President's Delay of Election Is Latest in String of Anti-Democratic Actions. democracynow.org Senegal is in the midst of its worst political upheaval in decades after the president postponed this month's election. More than 200 opposition politicians and protesters have been arrested, and the government has shut down some internet access, amid what the decision's opponents are describing as a coup. "This is just the latest step in a string of human rights abuses," says Amnesty International researcher Ousmane Diallo, who says Sall's latest anti-democratic move is characteristic of an increasingly repressive regime. We also hear from former Prime Minister Aminata Touré, who br…

albawaba (2024-02-07). Israeli airstrike kills Dr. Rizk Al-Gharabli in Gaza. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – An Israeli airstrike has resulted in the killing of Palestinian journalist Dr. Rizk Al-Gharabli, pushing the death toll of journalists killed in Gaza since October 7 to 123, the Gaza Media Office said in a statement.In a previous statement, the media office said Israel has intentionally killed journalists in Gaza intending to silence the Palestinian narrative, concealing the truth and preventing news from reaching regional and international public opinion.Dr. Gharabli was the director of the Palestinian Media Center in the Gaza Strip, and was targeted in Israeli airstrikes on the city of Khan Younis, t…

albawaba (2024-02-07). Activists slam appointment of Judge Julia Sebutinde as ICJ VP. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – The International Court of Justice (ICJ) announced on Tuesday the appointment of Judge Julia Sebutinde as the Vice President of ICJ causing a wide controversy online.In a statement, the ICJ said to have appointed Lebanese Judge Nawaf Salam as the new president of the court. Salam has been a member of the court since 2018 and previously served as Beirut's envoy to the United Nations.According to ICJ, Vice President Sebutinde has been a Member of the Court since 6 February 2012. Before joining the Court, Sebutinde was a judge at the Special Court for Sierra Leone from 2005 to 2011. Lebanese Judge Nawaf S…

CADTM, Eric Toussaint (2024-02-07). Éric Toussaint argues in favour of a law against vulture funds at the French National Assembly. cadtm.org

DikelediM (2024-02-07). NATJOINTS ready to handle all safety and security aspects for SONA. sanews.gov.za NATJOINTS ready to handle all safety and security aspects for SONA | The National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (NATJOINTS) is satisfied that all deployments are in place to ensure the State of the Nation Address (SONA) 2024 takes place in a peaceful, safe and secure environment. | The NATJOINTS structure responsible for coordinating all security and law enforcement operations throughout the country is led by the South African Police Service (SAPS), State Security Agency (SSA) and South African National Defence Force (SANDF). | In a statement on Wednesday, national police spokesperson Brigadier At…

EarthRights International (2024-02-07). WORLD BANK GROUP INSTITUTION AGREES TO SETTLE CASE ALLEGING IT ABETTED MURDER. cadtm.org

GABIK (2024-02-07). Nzimande approves NSFAS eligibility criteria for financial aid. sanews.gov.za Nzimande approves NSFAS eligibility criteria for financial aid | Higher Education, Science and Innovation Minister, Dr Blade Nzimande, has approved the proposed 2024 National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) eligibility criteria and conditions for financial aid. | In terms of Section 4 of the NSFAS Act, the first and second functions of NSFAS are to "allocate funds for loans and bursaries to eligible students" and to "develop criteria and conditions for the granting of loans and bursaries to eligible students, in consultation with the Minister". | Nzimande said the approved 2024 Eligibility Criteria and Condi…

Gabisile (2024-02-07). Dirco dismisses Nigerian High Commission's 'warning' ahead of Afcon semi-final. sanews.gov.za Dirco dismisses Nigerian High Commission's 'warning' ahead of Afcon semi-final | The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (Dirco) has assured that South Africa does not pose any danger to Nigerian citizens, as the two countries are set to face each other in the semi-final match of the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) tonight. | This assurance follows a safety advisory issued by the Nigerian High Commission in Pretoria on Tuesday, for its citizens residing in South Africa. | "The attention of the Nigerian High Commission Pretoria has been drawn to potentially inflammatory online comments made by a s…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-02-07). Against Two-State Apartheid, For One Democratic State in Palestine/Israel. libya360.wordpress.com Very happy to have Jeff Halper, israeli activist and author, founder of the Israeli Committee Against House Demolitions, on the program. I first met Jeff in 2007 during my first visit to Palestine and we have since then remained friends. He is a very important voice, very worth listening to. More about ICAHD here: icahd.org/ …

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-02-07). Argentina: With Milei and Bullrich a New Dictatorship is Born. libya360.wordpress.com Carlos Aznárez Thousands in Argentina continue to protest President Javier Milei's mega omnibus bill despite police repression. Image: TRT World Now What happened on Friday evening in Congress was to be expected with the new law of infamy being passed in Congress 144-109. Meanwhile Milei's "sergeant" Patricia Bullrich is very upset that the people of Buenos…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-02-07). Israel Rejects Hamas' Ceasefire Proposal. libya360.wordpress.com Peoples Dispatch Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu. Photo: @Netanyahu/X Hamas had proposed a 135-day agreement which would have seen the release of all hostages in exchange for the freedom of Palestinian prisoners and "complete and sustainable calm." The proposal was a response to the "Framework Agreement" mediated by Egypt, Qatar, and the US in Paris last…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-02-07). Reading Cedric Robinson At a Time of Genocide. libya360.wordpress.com Alana Lentin Cedric Robinson's Black Marxism can be used as a tool to further expand our understanding of Israel's settler colonial domination over Palestine. No number of Palestinian deaths will be too big for Israel, Joe Biden, Marine Le Pen, the entire German state and almost all its intelligentsia, or The Jewish Chronicle. Writing in that…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-02-07). Red Sea Tensions Increase. libya360.wordpress.com Ann Garrison Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali and Somaliland President Muse Bihi Abdi. Tensions increase in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden. As Israel continues its massacres in Gaza, tensions are intensifying over the Red Sea, the Gulf of Aden, and the wider North African and Western Asian region. After three US…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-02-07). There is No Lifting the Rubble from Afar: A Conversation Between Two Palestinian Healers Waging Love Against Genocide. libya360.wordpress.com Devin G. Atallah and Nihaya Abu-Rayyan rubble everywhere spills memories everywhere constant reminders of your hate seen across the world you have spent my lifetime dreaming of your security I have spent your lifetime cultivating pomegranates and revolutionaries you keep your hatred I have the rage you keep your planes I have the sky you…

Javier Arana Villasusa (2024-02-07). Panama leads fight against smoking, expert assures. plenglish.com Panama, Feb 7 (Prensa Latina) Panama is a regional leader in tobacco control, the representative of the Ministry of Health, Reina Roa, said at the COP10, which is on its second day of sessions on Tuesday. During the 10th Conference of the Parties hosted by Panama to evaluate the World Health Organization (WHO) Framework Convention on these issues, the coordinator of the National Tobacco Control Commission highlighted the effectiveness of this tool with Law 13, approved in 2008.

Joel Richards (2024-02-07). Argentine President's domestic policy hits a snag at home. america.cgtn.com Argentina's Libertarian President Javier Milei is on an official visit to Israel as he tries to realign his country's foreign policy, but back home he was handed a major defeat on Tuesday, Feb. 6, when his much-vaunted sweeping reform bill stalled in Congress. | While Milei realigns the country on the international stage, back home he faces growing challenges to introduce the radical changes he has promised. | CGTN's Joel Richards reports.

newarab (2024-02-07). Cairo Book Fair 2024: Millions flock to read about Palestine. newarab.com As January 2024 draws to a close, so does the Cairo International The fair was inaugurated in 1969 and is one of the oldest large-scale book fairs in the world, second only to Frankfurt, Germany. This year marks its 55th edition, with 1,200 publishing houses from at least 70 countries participating. | While the internal economic situation has impacted the number of attendees, publishers claim that the turnout…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-02-07). What do you know about pancreatitis? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas, a long, flat gland that lies horizontally behind your stomach. The pancreas produces enzymes for digestion and hormones that regulate the way your body processes sugar. About 275,000 hospital stays for acute pancreatitis occur in the U.S. each year, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Disease. Chronic pancreatitis is less common, with about 86,000 hospital stays per year. And although pancreatitis is rare in children,…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-02-07). New Mayo Clinic stem cell research to take flight into space. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Update 1-30-24: According to NASA, a successful launch occurred at 12: 07 EST. The spacecraft is scheduled to link with the International Space Station during the early morning hours of Feb.1. Update 1-29-24: NASA has moved the launch of this mission to Tuesday, Jan. 30, subject to weather conditions and other factors. You can watch for updates by following NASA's launch schedule. Video assets with Dr. Zubair have been added below. A Mayo Clinic research experiment…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-02-07). Médica Sur marks 10th anniversary as member of Mayo Clinic Care Network. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org MEXICO CITY and ROCHESTER, Minn. — Ten years ago, Médica Sur became the first international member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network, a select group of institutions worldwide that have access to Mayo Clinic knowledge, expertise and resources. That relationship became the starting point for a collaboration that has grown over time. After becoming a care network member, Médica Sur began accessing Mayo's expertise so they could provide patients with more of the care they…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-02-07). Donations needed: Nation's blood supply critically low. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Severe weather across many parts of the country has caused a lot of problems, but one effect you may not have heard about is on the nation's blood supply. According to the American Red Cross, the nation's blood supply is critically low. The organization reports that the weather has caused many blood drives to be canceled and made it harder for the Red Cross to move supplies around to meet needs. January is National Blood…

nosihle (2024-02-07). 2023 Tax laws published. sanews.gov.za 2023 Tax laws published | National Treasury has announced the publication of the 2023 Tax Acts that have been promulgated and give legislative effect to the tax proposals outlined by the Minister of Finance in his annual National Budget Speech last year. | The Rates and Monetary Amounts and Amendment of Revenue Laws Act, 2023, (Act No. 19 of 2023) (2023 Rates Act), Taxation Laws Amendment Act, 2023 (Act No 17 of 2023) (2023 TLAA) and Tax Administration Laws Amendment Act, 2023 (Act No. 18 of 2023) (2023 TALAA) were promulgated on 22 December 2023. | "The 2023 Rates Act gives effect to changes in rates and monetar…

Pavel López Lazo (2024-02-07). Brazil ¥s Health Minister calls nationals to unite against dengue. plenglish.com Brasilia, Feb 7 (Prensa Latina) Brazil ¥s Health Minister Nísia Trindade has called states, municipalities and civil society to make a joint effort to fight off dengue.

Pavel López Lazo (2024-02-07). Cuba foresees tourism growth by 2024. plenglish.com According to García, Cuba does not give up surpassing three million foreign holidaymakers, for which it is critical to rise air connectivity. | Cuba is also proposed to diversify markets, confront smear campaigns, improve services, expand options and offer facilities and incentives to Cubans living abroad, in line with the country's policy of strengthening relations with nationals abroad, among other actions. | Speaking at Mesa Redonda TV program, García said Cuba received 2,436,980 visitors in 2023, so it meant a growth of over 800,000 tourists compared to 2022. | Cuba is too optimistic despite its complicated s…

Pressenza New York (2024-02-07). Judge Nawaf Salam elected President of the ICJ. pressenza.com Judge Nawaf Salam (Lebanon) was elected President of the International Court of Justice by his peers, for a term of three years. | President Salam has been a Member of the Court since 6 February 2018. Before joining the Court, he was Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Lebanon to the United Nations in New York from July 2007 to December 2017 | Salam is the second Arab to be elected as president and the first Lebanese judge. | #Lebanon) was today elected President of the #ICJ by his peers, for a term of three years Ramzy Baroud (2024-02-07). Breaching the 'Iron Wall': How Palestinians Crushed Jabotinsky's Century-Old Ideas. counterpunch.org It seemed strange, if not out of context, when Israeli politician Moshe Feiglin told Arutz Sheva-Israel National News that "Muslims are not afraid of us anymore". Feiglin's comments were made on October 25, less than three weeks following the Palestinian Al-Aqsa Flood operation and the genocidal Israeli war which followed. The former Knesset member who,

The Independent (2024-02-07). MK Movement turns into National Patriotic League of Uganda. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Supporters of Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba who have been rallying Ugandans politically under the MK Movement, have today relaunched as Patriotic League of Uganda, with the aim of setting a foundation for a political party that will contest national elections in future. DEVELOPING STORY Share on: WhatsApp…

The Independent (2024-02-07). Uganda's Julia Sebutinde elected Vice-President of the International Court of Justice. independent.co.ug THE HAGUE | THE INDEPENDENT | Judge Julia Sebutinde from Uganda has been elected Vice-President of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) by her peers, for a term of three years. Earlier, Lebanese judge Nawaf Salam was Tuesday elected President of the ICJ. Vice-President Sebutinde has been a Member of the Court since 6 February 2012. …

The Yes Men. (2024-02-07). Toyota's AI Greenwashing Bot Attacks Creators. popularresistance.org January 24, 2024, Washington, D.C. — Last week, "Toyota" debuted a stunning eco-conscious AI personality, Electra, to promote their not-very-electric range of "Electrified" cars ahead of the Washington Auto Show. An AI trained on corporate and climate data to help drivers feel good about their environmental footprint regardless of the car they drive, Electra launched online simultaneous to a live unveiling at the National Press Club—which took a shocking turn as the AI hijacked the operation, recruiting users to revolt against her maker while nearly murdering a presenter onstage.

WSWS (2024-02-07). Over 200 film workers protest participation of fascist AfD at Berlin film festival. wsws.org By inviting the AfD, the Berlin Senate and the Green Party-led Culture Ministry are repudiating the Berlinale's 2019 pledge to deny a "platform for racist-nationalist propaganda."

WSWS (2024-02-07). Australian police framed-up 13-year-old autistic boy on serious terrorism charges. wsws.org This entire affair demonstrates how far the police-intelligence apparatus, backed to the hilt by Labor and Liberal-National Coalition governments alike, will go to frame-up highly vulnerable people, even children.

Bharat Dogra (2024-02-07). Social Sciences Must Change in Order to be Able to Contribute to Real Progress. globalresearch.ca

Pubudu Jayagoda, Janaka Biyanwila (2024-02-08). Sri Lanka: Building the people's movement is a priority. greenleft.org.au The Frontline Socialist Party actively contributed to the 2022 popular uprising in Sri Lanka. Green Left's Janaka Biyanwila interviewed Pubudu Jayagoda, who is the FSP's educational secretary and central committee member about the party's organising work.

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yenisafak (2024-02-07). MHP 55 adayƒ±nƒ± daha aà߃±kladƒ±. yenisafak.com Milliyetàßi Hareket Partisi (MHP), 31 Mart Mahalli ƒ∞dareler Seàßimi'ne ili≈ükin 5 ilàße ve 50 belde belediye ba≈ükan adayƒ± olmak àºzere toplam 55 adayƒ±nƒ± daha aà߃±kladƒ±. | MHP Genel Ba≈ükan Yardƒ±mcƒ±sƒ± ve Ankara Milletvekili Sadir Durmaz, parti yetkili kurullarƒ±nƒ±n yaptƒ±ƒüƒ± deƒüerlendirme ve Genel Ba≈ükan Devlet Bahàßeli'nin onaylarƒ± sonu…

Staff (2024-02-07). 'Any law against Shariah is not acceptable for us' says Maulana Arshad Madani on UCC. muslimmirror.com In a fervent statement, Arshad Madani, a prominent voice in the Indian Muslim community and president of the Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind, expressed strong opposition to the implementation of a Uniform Civil Code (UCC), citing it as discriminatory against Shariah law. Madani's remarks come amidst ongoing debates regarding the UCC's viability and its implications for religious minorities …

albawaba (2024-02-06). Fireworks factory explosion kills 7 people in India. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Local Indian media reported that an explosion jolted a fireworks factory in Madhya Pradesh province, resulting in the killing of at least 7 people, and injured 75 so far. "We can confirm seven deaths so far. We have 65 injured admitted here, and have referred 10 others to a bigger hospital." an official at Harda district hospital in central Madhya Pradesh state told AFP, asking not to be named as they were not authorized to speak to the media."At least eight people had very serious injuries… we are here at the site and focused on rescue work and sending people to the hospitals, so we can't immediatel…

geo.tv (2024-02-06). Death toll of India's firework factory blast climbs to 11; 80 others injured. geo.tv Indian broadcasters show videos and images of a tower of flames after explosion…

Staff (2024-02-06). Robbing the minority character of AMU will adversely impact Muslims' education in India. muslimmirror.com By Syed Ali Mujtaba The Supreme Court judgment on the minority character of the Aligarh Muslim University is reserved after the prolonged hearing. Even before the Apex Court may pronounce its verdict, it is widely guessed that it will be against the Minority Character of the AM. The reason for such wild imagination is that …

Tony Cook, Vernal Coleman, ProPublica. (2024-02-06). Lawmakers Trying To Kill Historic Suit Seeking Gun Industry Accountability. popularresistance.org For nearly a quarter century, some of the world's largest gunmakers have tried unsuccessfully to beat back a lawsuit brought by the city of Gary, Indiana, accusing them of turning a blind eye to illegal gun sales. | The lawsuit was one of dozens that cities filed against gun manufacturers in the late 1990s, but it is the only one to survive a barrage of legal challenges and legislation aimed at limiting the gun industry's liability for crimes committed with their products. | Now, facing the prospect of turning over internal documents that gun-control advocates believe could contain damning evidence, the industry…

Staff (2024-02-06). Defining soul of India: Indian Constitution or Lord Ram. muslimmirror.com By Ram Puniyani The vibrations of the spectacle of inauguration of Lord Ram's temple are still in the air (January 2024). This inauguration was done by Prime Minister Modi, who was at the center of the whole ceremony. He has ensured that he represents both the 'state power' and 'religious power'. In feudal times these …

Staff (2024-02-06). Robbing the minority character of AMU will adversely impact Muslims' education in India. muslimmirror.com By Syed Ali Mujtaba The Supreme Court judgment on the minority character of the Aligarh Muslim University is reserved after the prolonged hearing. Even before the Apex Court may pronounce its verdict, it is widely guessed that it will be against the Minority Character of the AM. The reason for such wild imagination is that …

teleSUR, JCM (2024-02-06). Aumenta la tensión entre Rusia y Ecuador por el caso de las armas. telesurtv.net El Gobierno ruso inició negociaciones con exportadores de la India para suplir las importaciones de la fruta desde Ecuador.

Staff (2024-02-06). 701 sedition, 5023 UAPA cases registered in 2018-22: Centre. muslimmirror.com New Delhi : As many as 701 cases of sedition and offences against the State were registered from 2018 to 2022 and 5,023 cases were lodged under the anti-terror law Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, Union Minister Nityanand Rai said in Lok Sabha on Tuesday. Rai, however, said the number of cases registered under the sedition …

Staff (2024-02-06). Tension in Madhya Pradesh's Damu Imam assaulted. muslimmirror.com Bhopal : Tension prevailed in Madhya Pradesh's Damoh district after a group of people allegedly thrashed an Imam when he tried to stop a group of people from beating up a tailor, an official said on Monday. Tension further built up as people from Hindu and Muslim communities came face-to-face, with a large crowd from …

Staff (2024-02-06). UCC bill tabled in Uttarakhand Assembly. muslimmirror.com Dehradun : The Uniform Civil Code bill — which proposes uniform marriage, divorce, land, property and inheritance laws for all citizens irrespective of their religion in Uttarakhand — was tabled in the state assembly on Tuesday. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, who presented the bill in the House, entered the assembly with an original copy …

english.almanar.com.lb (2024-02-06). Al-Qassam Brigades fighters target a Zionist "D9" bulldozer with a "Shawath" EFP charge on Al-Bahr Street west of Khan Yunis city in the southern Gaza Strip. english.almanar.com.lb

english.almanar.com.lb (2024-02-06). Al-Qassam: Our fighters managed to snipe Israeli officer and soldier in western Gaza. english.almanar.com.lb

Staff (2024-02-06). Islamic preacher Azhari faces 2nd FIR for 'hate' speech in Kutch. muslimmirror.com Bhuj : Police in Gujarat on Tuesday registered a second first information report (FIR) against Mumbai-based Islamic preacher Mufti Salman Azhari, who is under arrest, for allegedly delivering a provocative speech at a religious event at Samakhiyari in Kutch district, an official said. Azhari was arrested from Mumbai on Sunday in connection with a separate …

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-02-07). Symptoms that may require a consultation with a cardiologist. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org MANKATO, Minn. — As people age, many start to experience more aches and pains throughout their bodies. While many symptoms can be chalked up to the natural aging process, it's important to pay special attention to the cardiovascular system. "Heart Month is a great time of year to remind people that not all symptoms are created equal when it comes to our cardiovascular health," says Vinayak Nagaraja, M.B.B.S., interventional cardiologist at Mayo Clinic Health System….

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-02-06). Symptoms that may require a consultation with a cardiologist. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org MANKATO, Minn. — As people age, many start to experience more aches and pains throughout their bodies. While many symptoms can be chalked up to the natural aging process, it's important to pay special attention to the cardiovascular system. "Heart Month is a great time of year to remind people that not all symptoms are created equal when it comes to our cardiovascular health," says Vinayak Nagaraja, M.B.B.S., interventional cardiologist at Mayo Clinic Health System….

albawaba (2024-02-07). Israeli airstrike kills Dr. Rizk Al-Gharabli in Gaza. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – An Israeli airstrike has resulted in the killing of Palestinian journalist Dr. Rizk Al-Gharabli, pushing the death toll of journalists killed in Gaza since October 7 to 123, the Gaza Media Office said in a statement.In a previous statement, the media office said Israel has intentionally killed journalists in Gaza intending to silence the Palestinian narrative, concealing the truth and preventing news from reaching regional and international public opinion.Dr. Gharabli was the director of the Palestinian Media Center in the Gaza Strip, and was targeted in Israeli airstrikes on the city of Khan Younis, t…

albawaba (2024-02-07). Activists slam appointment of Judge Julia Sebutinde as ICJ VP. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – The International Court of Justice (ICJ) announced on Tuesday the appointment of Judge Julia Sebutinde as the Vice President of ICJ causing a wide controversy online.In a statement, the ICJ said to have appointed Lebanese Judge Nawaf Salam as the new president of the court. Salam has been a member of the court since 2018 and previously served as Beirut's envoy to the United Nations.According to ICJ, Vice President Sebutinde has been a Member of the Court since 6 February 2012. Before joining the Court, Sebutinde was a judge at the Special Court for Sierra Leone from 2005 to 2011. Lebanese Judge Nawaf S…

CADTM, Eric Toussaint (2024-02-07). Éric Toussaint argues in favour of a law against vulture funds at the French National Assembly. cadtm.org

DikelediM (2024-02-07). NATJOINTS ready to handle all safety and security aspects for SONA. sanews.gov.za NATJOINTS ready to handle all safety and security aspects for SONA | The National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (NATJOINTS) is satisfied that all deployments are in place to ensure the State of the Nation Address (SONA) 2024 takes place in a peaceful, safe and secure environment. | The NATJOINTS structure responsible for coordinating all security and law enforcement operations throughout the country is led by the South African Police Service (SAPS), State Security Agency (SSA) and South African National Defence Force (SANDF). | In a statement on Wednesday, national police spokesperson Brigadier At…

EarthRights International (2024-02-07). WORLD BANK GROUP INSTITUTION AGREES TO SETTLE CASE ALLEGING IT ABETTED MURDER. cadtm.org

GABIK (2024-02-07). Nzimande approves NSFAS eligibility criteria for financial aid. sanews.gov.za Nzimande approves NSFAS eligibility criteria for financial aid | Higher Education, Science and Innovation Minister, Dr Blade Nzimande, has approved the proposed 2024 National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) eligibility criteria and conditions for financial aid. | In terms of Section 4 of the NSFAS Act, the first and second functions of NSFAS are to "allocate funds for loans and bursaries to eligible students" and to "develop criteria and conditions for the granting of loans and bursaries to eligible students, in consultation with the Minister". | Nzimande said the approved 2024 Eligibility Criteria and Condi…

Gabisile (2024-02-07). Dirco dismisses Nigerian High Commission's 'warning' ahead of Afcon semi-final. sanews.gov.za Dirco dismisses Nigerian High Commission's 'warning' ahead of Afcon semi-final | The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (Dirco) has assured that South Africa does not pose any danger to Nigerian citizens, as the two countries are set to face each other in the semi-final match of the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) tonight. | This assurance follows a safety advisory issued by the Nigerian High Commission in Pretoria on Tuesday, for its citizens residing in South Africa. | "The attention of the Nigerian High Commission Pretoria has been drawn to potentially inflammatory online comments made by a s…

Javier Arana Villasusa (2024-02-07). Panama leads fight against smoking, expert assures. plenglish.com Panama, Feb 7 (Prensa Latina) Panama is a regional leader in tobacco control, the representative of the Ministry of Health, Reina Roa, said at the COP10, which is on its second day of sessions on Tuesday. During the 10th Conference of the Parties hosted by Panama to evaluate the World Health Organization (WHO) Framework Convention on these issues, the coordinator of the National Tobacco Control Commission highlighted the effectiveness of this tool with Law 13, approved in 2008.

newarab (2024-02-07). Cairo Book Fair 2024: Millions flock to read about Palestine. newarab.com As January 2024 draws to a close, so does the Cairo International The fair was inaugurated in 1969 and is one of the oldest large-scale book fairs in the world, second only to Frankfurt, Germany. This year marks its 55th edition, with 1,200 publishing houses from at least 70 countries participating. | While the internal economic situation has impacted the number of attendees, publishers claim that the turnout…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-02-07). What do you know about pancreatitis? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas, a long, flat gland that lies horizontally behind your stomach. The pancreas produces enzymes for digestion and hormones that regulate the way your body processes sugar. About 275,000 hospital stays for acute pancreatitis occur in the U.S. each year, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Disease. Chronic pancreatitis is less common, with about 86,000 hospital stays per year. And although pancreatitis is rare in children,…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-02-07). New Mayo Clinic stem cell research to take flight into space. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Update 1-30-24: According to NASA, a successful launch occurred at 12: 07 EST. The spacecraft is scheduled to link with the International Space Station during the early morning hours of Feb.1. Update 1-29-24: NASA has moved the launch of this mission to Tuesday, Jan. 30, subject to weather conditions and other factors. You can watch for updates by following NASA's launch schedule. Video assets with Dr. Zubair have been added below. A Mayo Clinic research experiment…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-02-07). Médica Sur marks 10th anniversary as member of Mayo Clinic Care Network. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org MEXICO CITY and ROCHESTER, Minn. — Ten years ago, Médica Sur became the first international member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network, a select group of institutions worldwide that have access to Mayo Clinic knowledge, expertise and resources. That relationship became the starting point for a collaboration that has grown over time. After becoming a care network member, Médica Sur began accessing Mayo's expertise so they could provide patients with more of the care they…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-02-07). Donations needed: Nation's blood supply critically low. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Severe weather across many parts of the country has caused a lot of problems, but one effect you may not have heard about is on the nation's blood supply. According to the American Red Cross, the nation's blood supply is critically low. The organization reports that the weather has caused many blood drives to be canceled and made it harder for the Red Cross to move supplies around to meet needs. January is National Blood…

nosihle (2024-02-07). 2023 Tax laws published. sanews.gov.za 2023 Tax laws published | National Treasury has announced the publication of the 2023 Tax Acts that have been promulgated and give legislative effect to the tax proposals outlined by the Minister of Finance in his annual National Budget Speech last year. | The Rates and Monetary Amounts and Amendment of Revenue Laws Act, 2023, (Act No. 19 of 2023) (2023 Rates Act), Taxation Laws Amendment Act, 2023 (Act No 17 of 2023) (2023 TLAA) and Tax Administration Laws Amendment Act, 2023 (Act No. 18 of 2023) (2023 TALAA) were promulgated on 22 December 2023. | "The 2023 Rates Act gives effect to changes in rates and monetar…

Pavel López Lazo (2024-02-07). Brazil ¥s Health Minister calls nationals to unite against dengue. plenglish.com Brasilia, Feb 7 (Prensa Latina) Brazil ¥s Health Minister Nísia Trindade has called states, municipalities and civil society to make a joint effort to fight off dengue.

Pavel López Lazo (2024-02-07). Cuba foresees tourism growth by 2024. plenglish.com According to García, Cuba does not give up surpassing three million foreign holidaymakers, for which it is critical to rise air connectivity. | Cuba is also proposed to diversify markets, confront smear campaigns, improve services, expand options and offer facilities and incentives to Cubans living abroad, in line with the country's policy of strengthening relations with nationals abroad, among other actions. | Speaking at Mesa Redonda TV program, García said Cuba received 2,436,980 visitors in 2023, so it meant a growth of over 800,000 tourists compared to 2022. | Cuba is too optimistic despite its complicated s…

Pressenza New York (2024-02-07). Judge Nawaf Salam elected President of the ICJ. pressenza.com Judge Nawaf Salam (Lebanon) was elected President of the International Court of Justice by his peers, for a term of three years. | President Salam has been a Member of the Court since 6 February 2018. Before joining the Court, he was Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Lebanon to the United Nations in New York from July 2007 to December 2017 | Salam is the second Arab to be elected as president and the first Lebanese judge. | #Lebanon) was today elected President of the #ICJ by his peers, for a term of three years Ramzy Baroud (2024-02-07). Breaching the 'Iron Wall': How Palestinians Crushed Jabotinsky's Century-Old Ideas. counterpunch.org It seemed strange, if not out of context, when Israeli politician Moshe Feiglin told Arutz Sheva-Israel National News that "Muslims are not afraid of us anymore". Feiglin's comments were made on October 25, less than three weeks following the Palestinian Al-Aqsa Flood operation and the genocidal Israeli war which followed. The former Knesset member who,

The Independent (2024-02-07). MK Movement turns into National Patriotic League of Uganda. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Supporters of Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba who have been rallying Ugandans politically under the MK Movement, have today relaunched as Patriotic League of Uganda, with the aim of setting a foundation for a political party that will contest national elections in future. DEVELOPING STORY Share on: WhatsApp…

The Independent (2024-02-07). Uganda's Julia Sebutinde elected Vice-President of the International Court of Justice. independent.co.ug THE HAGUE | THE INDEPENDENT | Judge Julia Sebutinde from Uganda has been elected Vice-President of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) by her peers, for a term of three years. Earlier, Lebanese judge Nawaf Salam was Tuesday elected President of the ICJ. Vice-President Sebutinde has been a Member of the Court since 6 February 2012. …

The Yes Men. (2024-02-07). Toyota's AI Greenwashing Bot Attacks Creators. popularresistance.org January 24, 2024, Washington, D.C. — Last week, "Toyota" debuted a stunning eco-conscious AI personality, Electra, to promote their not-very-electric range of "Electrified" cars ahead of the Washington Auto Show. An AI trained on corporate and climate data to help drivers feel good about their environmental footprint regardless of the car they drive, Electra launched online simultaneous to a live unveiling at the National Press Club—which took a shocking turn as the AI hijacked the operation, recruiting users to revolt against her maker while nearly murdering a presenter onstage.

WSWS (2024-02-07). Over 200 film workers protest participation of fascist AfD at Berlin film festival. wsws.org By inviting the AfD, the Berlin Senate and the Green Party-led Culture Ministry are repudiating the Berlinale's 2019 pledge to deny a "platform for racist-nationalist propaganda."

WSWS (2024-02-07). Australian police framed-up 13-year-old autistic boy on serious terrorism charges. wsws.org This entire affair demonstrates how far the police-intelligence apparatus, backed to the hilt by Labor and Liberal-National Coalition governments alike, will go to frame-up highly vulnerable people, even children.

Alexis Sterling (2024-02-06). US Senate unveils aid bill amidst criticism over support for Netanyahu's military actions. nationofchange.org The unfolding scenario brings to light the complexity of U.S. foreign aid and its ramifications on international relations and human rights.

Amnesty International (2024-02-06). Shocking Spike in Use of Unlawful Lethal Force by Israeli Forces Against Palestinians in the Occupied West Bank. globalresearch.ca

CADTM International (2024-02-06). CADTM International supports the general strike in Argentina on 24 January 2024 and the popular uprising against debt. cadtm.org

CADTM, Eric Toussaint (2024-02-06). Éric Toussaint argues in favour of a law against vulture funds at the French National Assembly. cadtm.org

Caritas (2024-02-06). Earthquake in Syria and Turkey, one year of Caritas humanitarian response and the call for silence not to fall. reliefweb.int Countries: occupied Palestinian territory, Syrian Arab Republic, Türkiye | Source: Caritas | One year after a magnitude 7.8 earthquake hit Turkey and Syria on 6 February 2023, local Caritas organisations, supported by the entire Caritas network, continue to support the local population in dire need. | In Turkey, the National Caritas, together with Caritas Anatolia, supported by Caritas Istanbul and Izmir, have been active from the first moments, despite the damage to their facilities. The emergency response initially focused on the distribution of food aid and hygiene kits, and the provision of shelter. T…

CounterPunch News Service (2024-02-06). Statement on Israel Weapons Aid Bills. counterpunch.org In response to announcements of proposed bills in the House and Senate that would include billions of dollars in unconditional weapons aid to Israel, IfNotNow national spokesperson Eva Borgwardt released the following statement: "It's unconscionable that the U.S. would provide billions of dollars of weapons — with no strings attached — to the Israeli military as

Dave DeCamp (2024-02-06). Senate Confirms China Hawk Kurt Campbell as Deputy Secretary of State. news.antiwar.com On Tuesday, the Senate confirmed China hawk Kurt Campbell as the deputy secretary of state, the second highest ranking position in the State Department. Campbell is taking the position after serving as President Biden's top Asia official on the National Security Council. He worked in the Obama administration's State Department from 2009-2013 and oversaw a …

EarthRights International (2024-02-06). WORLD BANK GROUP INSTITUTION AGREES TO SETTLE CASE ALLEGING IT ABETTED MURDER. cadtm.org

ecns.cn (2024-02-06). 4th CICPE scheduled from April 13-18, further boosting consumption recovery. ecns.cn The 4th China International Consumer Products Expo (CICPE) will take place in Haikou, capital of South China's Hainan Province, from April 13 to 18, the Xinhua News Agency reported on Monday.

ecns.cn (2024-02-06). Hainan Air launches direct flights between Haikou, UAE. ecns.cn An increase in inbound visits to South China's Hainan province is underway, aligning with the province's efforts to launch and restore more international flight routes.

ecns.cn (2024-02-06). Authorities take steps to secure train ticket supply. ecns.cn From Jan 26 to Sunday, the national railway network handled more than 119 million passenger trips, according to China State Railway Group and the Ministry of Transport.

ecns.cn (2024-02-06). Nauru students begin study in China after diplomatic relations resume. ecns.cn After China and Nauru officially resumed diplomatic relations on January 24, 26 international students from Nauru arrived in Beijing on January 29 to participate in a one-month learning program focusing on China's national conditions and the Chinese language.

Editor (2024-02-06). Over 800 Western officials denounce their governments' pro-Israel policies. mronline.org More than 800 civil servants from the U.S., the UK, and the European Union released a statement on Friday criticizing their governments' support of Israel in its war in Gaza, warning that such policies could be contributing to war crimes and violations of international law.

Farzana Pashankar, Matthew J. Murray, Joanna Gell, Nicola MacDonald, Jonathan Shamash, Deborah F. Billmire, Lindsay Klosterkemper, Thomas Olson, Michelle S. Hirsch, Michelle Lockley, Sara Stoneham, A. Lindsay Frazier (2024-02-06). Review] Consensus and controversy in the management of paediatric and adult patients with ovarian immature teratoma: the Malignant Germ Cell International Consortium perspective. thelancet.com Ovarian immature teratoma (IT) is a rare neoplasm comprising ∼3% of ovarian cancers, occurring primarily in young females. Management presents several challenges, including those with elevated serum alpha-fetoprotein, potential confusion regarding pathology interpretation, and paucity of data to support decision-making. MaGIC (magicconsortium.com/) is an interdisciplinary international consortium of GCT experts from multiple subspecialties, with members receiving frequent queries regarding IT patient management.

GABIK (2024-02-06). Call for submissions on distribution of regional seats for National Assembly. sanews.gov.za Call for submissions on distribution of regional seats for National Assembly | The Electoral Commission (IEC) has called on interested parties to send submissions on the distribution of the 200 regional seats in the National Assembly. | Briefing media on Tuesday, Chief Electoral Officer, Sy Mamabolo, said the Commission will consider the submissions and representations, together with voter population data in each region, to determine the spread of the 200 seats. | "This work is an important precursor to candidate nomination, as it will enable political parties to know how many candidates they may field in each r…

GABIK (2024-02-06). Over one million new voters added to the voters' roll. sanews.gov.za Over one million new voters added to the voters' roll | The Electoral Commission says 1.2 million new voters have been added to the voters' roll since November 2023, as the country prepares for this year's National and Provincial Elections. | Briefing the media on the outcomes of the final voter registration weekend on Tuesday, Chief Electoral Officer, Sy Mamabolo, said the two registration weekends have given the country a growth of 1.2 million citizens on the voters' roll. | "Following these two registration drives, the voters' roll now stands at 27.4 million. Regarding the past registration weekend, over 2 mi…

Government of Somalia (2024-02-06). Somalia: United Front Against FGM: UNFPA, UNICEF, MoWHRD Call for Action. reliefweb.int Country: Somalia | Sources: Government of Somalia, UN Children's Fund, United Nations Population Fund | 6 February 2024, International Day of Zero Tolerance Against FGM, | Mogadishu: In a collaboration organised by the Federal Ministry of Women and Human Rights Development (MWHRD) alongside the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), a gathering of distinguished stakeholders convened to mark the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). This momentous occasion was attended by senior representatives from the government, diplomatic community, the United Nations Children's Fund (UNI…

guest author (2024-02-06). Venezuelan analyst: Lenin on 'Socialism and War'. workers.org By Sergio Rodríguez Gelfenstein A message from Rodríguez Gelfenstein, a political analyst and former Venezuelan diplomat and official, to the International Assembly against Imperialism in Solidarity with Palestine on Jan. 21 in New York City. Amid the horror exposed by Israel's colonial-imperialist aggression against the Palestinian people, we commemorate the . . . |

International Rescue Committee (2024-02-06). World: IRC Calls for Humanitarian Aid and Refugee Protections in Supplemental Funding. reliefweb.int Country: World | Source: International Rescue Committee | Washington, D.C., February 6, 2024 — The International Rescue Committee (IRC) urges the Biden administration and U.S. Congress to work in a bipartisan manner to bolster America's leadership in mobilizing global humanitarian aid, while also working to modernize the U.S. asylum system and other pathways to safety to provide for a more humane and orderly process. | The IRC welcomes the laudable inclusion of $10 billion in global humanitarian aid in the supplemental funding bill, which is desperately needed worldwide, as more than 300 million people are i…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-02-06). At UNSC Meeting, US Lambasted for Attacks on Iraq and Syria, Support for Genocide in Palestine. libya360.wordpress.com Peoples Dispatch While terming the US attacks as violations of international law and a reckless provocation, several UN member-states highlighted its support for the Israeli genocide in Gaza as the root of conflict in the region The United Nations Security Council met on Monday, February 5, to discuss the US violations of Syrian and Iraqi…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-02-06). Countries Which Aid Israel Complicit in Genocide — South Africa Warns. libya360.wordpress.com Nurah Tape South Africa's Minister Naledi Pandor spoke at a Cape Town mosque. Minister Naledi Pandor says all states have a legal obligation to ensure respect for the provisional measures, and not be complicit in genocide. South Africa's Minister of International Relations, Naledi Pandor, has warned that all states have a legal obligation to uphold…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-02-06). Occupying the Land to Feed the Country: The 40-year Fight of Brazil's Landless Workers' Movement. libya360.wordpress.com January marked the 40th anniversary of the longest-running peasant movement in Brazil's history and one of the largest in Latin America: the Landless Rural Workers' Movement (MST). Starting as a group of rural farmers fighting for agrarian reforms against land dispossession, the MST has transformed over four decades into a mass workers movement that mobilizes…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-02-06). The ICJ's Provisional Orders Measures and the Responsibility of Third States. libya360.wordpress.com Jinan Bastaki On 26 January 2024, the International Court of Justice issued an interim order in response to South Africa's application instituting proceedings against Israel alleging violations of the Genocide Convention for its actions in the Gaza Strip since 7 October 2023 (South Africa v Israel). The Court found that, in light of the evidence presented by…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-02-06). "We Will Fight in the Streets of Nairobi for Our Brothers and Sisters in Haiti" libya360.wordpress.com Pavan Kulkarni Kenyan anti-riot police patrol a slum during anti-government protests in 2023. Despite the prohibition by Kenya's High Court, President William Ruto has vowed to deploy policemen within this week to Haiti. Communist Party of Kenya leader Booker Omole says Ruto is selling the country's foreign policy to the highest bidder, namely the US….

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-02-06). ZAKA: Israel's 'White Helmets'. libya360.wordpress.com William Van Wagenen Masquerading as a humanitarian organization, military-linked ZAKA has revealed itself as a propaganda tool for Israel's war on Gaza, akin to the White Helmets in 'rebel'-held Syria. ZAKA, the Israeli volunteer-based religious organization that gained notoriety for its role of collecting bodies after the events of 7 October, is once again under the spotlight. An…

WSWS (2024-02-06). Israel poised to expand war against Hezbollah in Lebanon. wsws.org An Israeli offensive in Lebanon and Syria, backed by the US, would likely extend the barbarity being inflicted on Gaza and dramatically inflame the situation throughout the region and internationally.

Javier Arana Villasusa (2024-02-06). Paraguayan drug network that operates with cryptocurrencies denounced. plenglish.com Asunción, Feb 6 (Prensa Latina) An international organization of drug traffickers deactivated in 2022 by Paraguay's Operation A Ultranza Py, the largest in the country against this scourge, used cryptocurrencies in its transactions, the government reported.

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-02-06). What do you know about pancreatitis? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas, a long, flat gland that lies horizontally behind your stomach. The pancreas produces enzymes for digestion and hormones that regulate the way your body processes sugar. About 275,000 hospital stays for acute pancreatitis occur in the U.S. each year, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Disease. Chronic pancreatitis is less common, with about 86,000 hospital stays per year. And although pancreatitis is rare in children,…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-02-06). New Mayo Clinic stem cell research to take flight into space. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Update 1-30-24: According to NASA, a successful launch occurred at 12: 07 EST. The spacecraft is scheduled to link with the International Space Station during the early morning hours of Feb.1. Update 1-29-24: NASA has moved the launch of this mission to Tuesday, Jan. 30, subject to weather conditions and other factors. You can watch for updates by following NASA's launch schedule. Video assets with Dr. Zubair have been added below. A Mayo Clinic research experiment…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-02-06). Médica Sur marks 10th anniversary as member of Mayo Clinic Care Network. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org MEXICO CITY and ROCHESTER, Minn. — Ten years ago, Médica Sur became the first international member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network, a select group of institutions worldwide that have access to Mayo Clinic knowledge, expertise and resources. That relationship became the starting point for a collaboration that has grown over time. After becoming a care network member, Médica Sur began accessing Mayo's expertise so they could provide patients with more of the care they…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-02-06). Donations needed: Nation's blood supply critically low. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Severe weather across many parts of the country has caused a lot of problems, but one effect you may not have heard about is on the nation's blood supply. According to the American Red Cross, the nation's blood supply is critically low. The organization reports that the weather has caused many blood drives to be canceled and made it harder for the Red Cross to move supplies around to meet needs. January is National Blood…

Prensa Latina (2024-02-06). Russian cosmonaut sets new record for time spent in space. pressenza.com Russian cosmonaut Oleg Kononenko, 59, today set a new record for the time he has spent in orbit around the Earth, the Roscosmos space corporation announced. | According to the corporation, Kononenko surpassed the previous record of almost 879 days accumulated over 17 years, which his compatriot Guennadi Padalka had held since 2016. | Kononenko is completing his fifth mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS) and is on track to become the first cosmonaut to spend more than 1,000 days in space on 4 June. | By the date of his return to Earth on 23 September 2024, Kononenko will have accumulated 1,110 days…

Pressenza IPA (2024-02-06). Road to the future: United Nations celebrates International Day of Human Brotherhood. pressenza.com On 21 December 2020, the United Nations General Assembly adopted resolution A/RES/75/200, designating 4 February as International Human Fraternity Day, to be commemorated annually from 2021. | The resolution recognises initiatives that foster interfaith and intercultural dialogue and encourages all Member States to actively promote a culture of peace, tolerance, inclusion, understanding and solidarity. | The spirit of the day is to celebrate human brotherhood and its underlying principles — such as mutual respect, cultural and religious diversity, and the promotion of intercultural and inter-religious dialog…

Staff (2024-02-06). Venezuela Launches National Dialogue to Define Presidential Election Day. orinocotribune.com A day of national dialogue was held at the headquarters of the Venezuelan National Assembly (AN) to define an electoral schedule to guarantee that the presidential elections will be carried out in 2024, per what has been established by the Constitution. | This Monday, February 5, the aforementioned meeting was led by National Assembly (AN) President Deputy Jorge Rodríguez, who received many representatives of different political parties and movements, including several presidential candidates. | In his speech at the beginning of the session, Rodríguez recommended the creation of a commission that, in no more than…

teleSUR (2024-02-06). National Assembly's Consultation Is Successful: Pres. Maduro. telesurenglish.net On Monday, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro highlighted the success of the public consultation called by the National Assembly for the development of the schedule for the 2024 presidential elections. | RELATED: | During his program "Con Maduro +", the Bolivarian leader stated that the national dialogue session started "on the right foot" by having the participation of the majority of presidential pre-candidat…

The Exposé (2024-02-06). From Democracy to Dystopia: The World Economic Forum's Stealth Takeover. expose-news.com In a world increasingly shaped by shadowy figures and clandestine gatherings, the World Economic Forum (WEF), spearheaded by Klaus Schwab, emerges as a formidable architect of a future where national borders blur …

The Independent (2024-02-06). Ogwang defends Netball Normalization Committee on allowances. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Peter Ogwang, the State Minister for Sports, has come to the defense of the Netball Normalization Committee amidst allegations of failing to provide daily allowances to She Cranes players during the International Netball Series in Wales and England. Ogwang refuted media reports claiming that the Netball Normalization Committee did …

the International Coalition to Stop Genocide in Palestine, Popular Resistance. (2024-02-06). International Coalition To Stop Genocide In Palestine Demands Full Funding Of UNRWA. popularresistance.org On January 26, 2024, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) released its ruling in the case of South Africa v. Israel in which the court found there was sufficient evidence to support South Africa's allegations of genocide against the Palestinian people (see our previous press release for more details) and rejected Israel's claim to be acting in 'self-defense'. The World Court ordered the state of Israel to "take all measures within its power to prevent the commission of" acts of genocide, including deaths, harm to mental and physical health and conditions that threaten the well-being of the Palestinian people,…

UAW Labor For Palestine, Mondoweiss. (2024-02-06). Honor The Palestinian Trade Union Picket Line. popularresistance.org On October 16, 2023, Palestinian trade unions issued an urgent call to End all Complicity and Stop Arming Israel. At the CAP Conference on January 24, 2024, the UAW International Executive Board — without membership engagement or approval — crossed that picket line by endorsing Joe Biden, whose administration arms, funds, and facilitates the relentless Israeli genocide and ethnic cleansing of the Palestinian people in Gaza and throughout historic Palestine that has already killed more than 30,000 people, including thousands of children, in just over 114 days.

unitedEditor (2024-02-06). ISIS terrorist attack on church in Istanbul; Meeting between ƒ∞brahim Kalƒ±n and Ismail Haniyeh; Resignation of the Central Bank Governor. uwidata.com The terrorist attack targeting the Italian Church in Istanbul last week was at the top of the agenda. The meeting between the head of the National Intelligence Organisation ƒ∞brahim Kalƒ±n and Hamas Political Bureau Chief ƒ∞smail Haniyeh in Doha took the second place on the agenda. Another important development was the resignation of the Governor …

WSWS (2024-02-06). US IYSSE opposes pro-government thug attacks on Sri Lankan SEP members. wsws.org "The attempts of the PPSS and SLPP to intimidate our comrades, workers and young people with cowardly acts of violence will fail."—International Youth and Students for Social Equality in the United States…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-02-06). 25 Years of Bolivarian Revolution: The Legacy of Chávez and the Challenge of Multipolarism. libya360.wordpress.com Fabrizio Verde "The geopolitical vision of our Commander Hugo Chávez marked a historical stage that aimed at real integration and the construction of a multipolar world full of profound humanism. Let's continue on this path, for the well-being of peoples!", Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro wrote on his social channels last year. Today, on the day…

jamanetwork (2024-02-06). Rh Sensitization and Induced Abortion. jamanetwork.com To the Editor A recent study engaged an important topic; however, it is premature to conclude, contrary to national guidelines, that Rh testing and immunoglobulin are no longer indicated following first-trimester termination of pregnancy.

Luis Linares Petrov (2024-02-06). President of Mexico presents 20 reforms to the constitution. plenglish.com Mexico City, Feb 5 (Prensa Latina) The president of Mexico, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, presented at the National Palace 20 reforms to the Constitution that he sent to the Congress of the Republic.

Prof. Anthony J. Hall (2024-02-06). Are We Turning the Corner Away from Genocide and the Criminality Inherent in the Rules-Based International Order? globalresearch.ca

Staff (2024-02-06). Headlines for February 6, 2024. democracynow.org Israeli Strikes Target Aid Groups as UNRWA Hangs On by a Thread and 2 Million Gazans Need Help, Amnesty Report Reveals "Chilling Disregard for Palestinian Lives" as West Bank Killings Soar, Blinken's Middle East Tour Aims to Advance Truce, Ease Tensions as U.S. Bombs Region, Arms Israel, Nicaragua, South Africa Pressure Gov'ts Through International Courts, Police Arrest 100+ Activists as They Take Over Pennsylvania Capitol to Protest War, CNN Toes Israeli Line as WSJ and NYT Platform Islamophobia, Endangering Muslim Communities, 4 Muslim Americans Attacked, One Stabbed, While Returning fro…

Staff (2024-02-06). "Unconscionable": American Pediatrician Who Worked in Gaza Hospital Recalls Horrors of Israel's War. democracynow.org Democracy Now! speaks with Dr. Seema Jilani, a pediatrician who spent two weeks in Central Gaza volunteering in the Al-Aqsa Hospital emergency room. "I saw the fall of a hospital before my very own eyes," says Jilani, who shares recorded voice notes from her time in the besieged territory while trying to save children in a health system collapsing under Israeli pressure and bombing. "I have never treated this many war-wounded children in my career." Finally, Jilani shares why she continues to serve as a doctor in war zones with the International Rescue Committee. "It is the absolute…

Staff (2024-02-06). US attacks on Iraq, Syria violate int'l laws: Iran UN envoy. muslimmirror.com New York : Iran's Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Amir Saeid Iravani, has strongly condemned the US military attacks on Iraq and Syria, calling them illegal and unjustified. In his address to the UN Security Council meeting entitled "International Peace and Security" on Monday, Iravani said the United States had dishonored basic …

albawaba (2024-02-06). Colombia's ELN rebels extend ceasefire. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – An agreement between the Colombian government and the National Liberation Army (ELN) rebel group on Tuesday revealed a 6-months extension to a ceasefire in effect since August 3, with the ELN agreeing to suspend kidnappings.A joint statement by the ELN and the government read: "We have agreed to extend as of 00: 00 hours on February 6, 2024, for one hundred and eighty (180) days, the Bilateral, National and Temporary Ceasefire (CFBNT),".

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aa.com.tr (2024-02-06). ƒ∞àßi≈üleri Bakanƒ± Ali Yerlikaya: Asrƒ±n felaketini, asrƒ±n dayanƒ±≈ümasƒ±na ve birlikteliƒüine dà∂nàº≈ütàºrdàºk. aa.com.tr Bakan Yerlikaya, "Gà∂zàºmàºzàºn ya≈üƒ±nƒ± silip hep birlikte el ele verdik. Dàºnyanƒ±n en bàºyàºk arama kurtarma ve iyile≈ütirme operasyonunu ba≈ülattƒ±k. Asrƒ±n felaketini, asrƒ±n dayanƒ±≈ümasƒ±na ve birlikteliƒüine dà∂nàº≈ütàºrdàºk." dedi.

yenisafak (2024-02-06). Prof. Dr. Orhan Tatar: 6 ≈ûubat depremlerinin dàºnyada ba≈üka à∂rneƒüi yok. yenisafak.com AFAD Deprem Risk Azaltma Genel MàºdàºrຠProf. Dr. Orhan Tatar, 6 ≈ûubat depremlerinin 1. yƒ±lƒ± dolayƒ±sƒ±yla AFAD Ba≈ükanlƒ±ƒüƒ±nda bilim insanlarƒ±nƒ±n katƒ±lƒ±mƒ±yla dàºzenlenen etkinlikte, basƒ±n mensuplarƒ±na aà߃±klamalarda bulundu. | Depremin 22'nci gàºnàºne kadar arama-kurtarma ve tarama àßalƒ±≈ümalarƒ±nƒ±n sàºrdà&…

yenisafak (2024-02-07). MHP 55 adayƒ±nƒ± daha aà߃±kladƒ±. yenisafak.com Milliyetàßi Hareket Partisi (MHP), 31 Mart Mahalli ƒ∞dareler Seàßimi'ne ili≈ükin 5 ilàße ve 50 belde belediye ba≈ükan adayƒ± olmak àºzere toplam 55 adayƒ±nƒ± daha aà߃±kladƒ±. | MHP Genel Ba≈ükan Yardƒ±mcƒ±sƒ± ve Ankara Milletvekili Sadir Durmaz, parti yetkili kurullarƒ±nƒ±n yaptƒ±ƒüƒ± deƒüerlendirme ve Genel Ba≈ükan Devlet Bahàßeli'nin onaylarƒ± sonu…

aa.com.tr (2024-02-07). Yàºzlerce yƒ±llƒ±k ata mirasƒ±nƒ±n bakƒ±mƒ±nƒ± gà∂nàºllຠyapƒ±yor. aa.com.tr Kayseri'nin Develi ilàßesinde muhtarlƒ±k yapan 66 ya≈üƒ±ndaki Nazmi ≈ûim≈üek, mahallesindeki Selàßuklu dà∂nemine ait Havadan Kàºlliyesi'nin bakƒ±mƒ±nƒ± yƒ±llardƒ±r gà∂nàºllຠyapƒ±yor.

yenisafak (2024-02-06). 100 yakƒ±nƒ±nƒ± kaybetti: Depremde yakƒ±nlarƒ±nƒ± kaybeden Arif Anaàß iàßin 'zaman 4.17'de durdu'. yenisafak.com Kentteki depremlerde Mimar Sinan Mahallesi'ndeki 9 katlƒ± binanƒ±n yƒ±kƒ±lmasƒ± sonucu kƒ±zƒ±, torunu ve damadƒ±nƒ± kaybeden Arif Anaàß, AA muhabirine, kendisinin deprem sƒ±rasƒ±nda ƒ∞stanbul'da olduƒüunu ve haberi alƒ±r almaz dà∂nd຃üàºnຠsà∂yledi. | Depremlerde 100'e yakƒ±n akrabasƒ±nƒ± kaybettiƒüini anlatan Anaàß, ≈üà∂yle konu≈&uuml…

albawaba (2024-02-06). Fireworks factory explosion kills 7 people in India. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Local Indian media reported that an explosion jolted a fireworks factory in Madhya Pradesh province, resulting in the killing of at least 7 people, and injured 75 so far. "We can confirm seven deaths so far. We have 65 injured admitted here, and have referred 10 others to a bigger hospital." an official at Harda district hospital in central Madhya Pradesh state told AFP, asking not to be named as they were not authorized to speak to the media."At least eight people had very serious injuries… we are here at the site and focused on rescue work and sending people to the hospitals, so we can't immediatel…

geo.tv (2024-02-06). Death toll of India's firework factory blast climbs to 11; 80 others injured. geo.tv Indian broadcasters show videos and images of a tower of flames after explosion…

Staff (2024-02-06). Robbing the minority character of AMU will adversely impact Muslims' education in India. muslimmirror.com By Syed Ali Mujtaba The Supreme Court judgment on the minority character of the Aligarh Muslim University is reserved after the prolonged hearing. Even before the Apex Court may pronounce its verdict, it is widely guessed that it will be against the Minority Character of the AM. The reason for such wild imagination is that …

Tony Cook, Vernal Coleman, ProPublica. (2024-02-06). Lawmakers Trying To Kill Historic Suit Seeking Gun Industry Accountability. popularresistance.org For nearly a quarter century, some of the world's largest gunmakers have tried unsuccessfully to beat back a lawsuit brought by the city of Gary, Indiana, accusing them of turning a blind eye to illegal gun sales. | The lawsuit was one of dozens that cities filed against gun manufacturers in the late 1990s, but it is the only one to survive a barrage of legal challenges and legislation aimed at limiting the gun industry's liability for crimes committed with their products. | Now, facing the prospect of turning over internal documents that gun-control advocates believe could contain damning evidence, the industry…

Aruna Rodrigues (2024-02-05). GMOs Will Destroy Indian Agriculture, and Will Harm the Health of One Billion Indians and Their Animals. globalresearch.ca

infobrics (2024-02-05). New BRICS Member Iran Calls for Digital Currency Systems this Year. infobrics.org BRICS, the intergovernmental organization comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, started meetings this morning in Russia. After agreeing to expand its membership in August, the group added Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia and the UAE on January 1…

teleSUR, JCM (2024-02-06). Aumenta la tensión entre Rusia y Ecuador por el caso de las armas. telesurtv.net El Gobierno ruso inició negociaciones con exportadores de la India para suplir las importaciones de la fruta desde Ecuador.

Staff (2024-02-05). Nehru thought of Indians as lazy, with low intelligence: PM Modi. muslimmirror.com New Delhi : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday made repeated attacks on India's first prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru during his speech in the Lok Sabha, claiming that the Congress leader thought Indians were lazy and of low intelligence. Modi's nearly 100-minute speech was laced with sharp attacks on the Congress and the Gandhi family, …

tvbrics (2024-02-05). India's first astronaut mission to space is scheduled for 2025. tvbrics.com India will send a robot astronaut into space this year…

tvbrics (2024-02-06). India participates in the first meeting of the G20 Working Group on Education chaired by Brazil. tvbrics.com Representatives of the Asian country emphasised the importance of innovative teaching processes…

Staff (2024-02-06). Defining soul of India: Indian Constitution or Lord Ram. muslimmirror.com By Ram Puniyani The vibrations of the spectacle of inauguration of Lord Ram's temple are still in the air (January 2024). This inauguration was done by Prime Minister Modi, who was at the center of the whole ceremony. He has ensured that he represents both the 'state power' and 'religious power'. In feudal times these …

Staff (2024-02-06). Robbing the minority character of AMU will adversely impact Muslims' education in India. muslimmirror.com By Syed Ali Mujtaba The Supreme Court judgment on the minority character of the Aligarh Muslim University is reserved after the prolonged hearing. Even before the Apex Court may pronounce its verdict, it is widely guessed that it will be against the Minority Character of the AM. The reason for such wild imagination is that …

Andrés Tapia Arias, Andrés Madrid Tamayo, People's Dispatch. (2024-02-05). Capitalism And Drug Trafficking In Ecuador. popularresistance.org Ecuador is experiencing a wave of organized crime violence that is linked to structural problems. It is the product of a complex context divided between the increase in poverty, new drug routes worldwide and the emergence of a local narco-bourgeoisie. Amid all this, a global crisis of neoliberal capitalism, and consequently, the decomposition and rupture of the social pact between classes, peoples and hegemonic blocks. | In this context, the Government of Daniel Noboa has decided to confront the wave of drug crime that is drowning Ecuador through the declaration of internal armed conflict. In other words, war aga…

Staff (2024-02-05). Rename country as Bharat: BJP member Satyapal Singh in Lok Sabha. muslimmirror.com New Delhi : Former Union minister and senior BJP leader Satyapal Singh on Monday, February 5, demanded in the Lok Sabha that the name of the country be changed to Bharat. Participating in a debate on the Motion of Thanks to the President's address, Singh said the first paragraph of the Constitution has a mention …

Staff (2024-02-06). 701 sedition, 5023 UAPA cases registered in 2018-22: Centre. muslimmirror.com New Delhi : As many as 701 cases of sedition and offences against the State were registered from 2018 to 2022 and 5,023 cases were lodged under the anti-terror law Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, Union Minister Nityanand Rai said in Lok Sabha on Tuesday. Rai, however, said the number of cases registered under the sedition …

Staff (2024-02-05). Hindu outfit claims Ajmer Dargah as Hindu temple, calls for March on 9th Feb in Ajmer. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror staff In a surprising turn of events, a Hindu outfit has stirred controversy by claiming that the historic Ajmer Dargah, a renowned Sufi shrine in Rajasthan, is, in fact, a Hindu temple. The group, identified as Maharana Pratap Sena , has called for a march on February 9th to assert their claim, raising …

Staff (2024-02-05). 'Karnataka govt facilitating namaz', say Hindu outfits on change in exam timing. muslimmirror.com Bengaluru: The issue of change in the preparatory examination timings on Friday for Class 10 students in Karnataka has taken a communal turn with Hindu organisations alleging that the step was taken to facilitate namaz for Muslims. The development has stirred controversy in the state and the state education department is likely to issue official …

Staff (2024-02-05). Lakshagriha-Mazar Dispute: Court grants ownership rights of tomb and over 100 Bighas land to Hindus. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror News In a significant development, a court in Uttar Pradesh has delivered a verdict in the longstanding Lakshagriha-Mazar land ownership dispute, ruling in favor of the Hindu side. The dispute centered around a piece of land and a tomb in Baghpat, and the court's decision comes after years of legal battles and …

Staff (2024-02-06). Tension in Madhya Pradesh's Damu Imam assaulted. muslimmirror.com Bhopal : Tension prevailed in Madhya Pradesh's Damoh district after a group of people allegedly thrashed an Imam when he tried to stop a group of people from beating up a tailor, an official said on Monday. Tension further built up as people from Hindu and Muslim communities came face-to-face, with a large crowd from …

Staff (2024-02-05). Lakshagriha-Mazar Dispute: Court grants ownership rights of tomb and over 100 Bighas land to Hindus. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror News In a significant development, a court in Uttar Pradesh has delivered a verdict in the longstanding Lakshagriha-Mazar land ownership dispute, ruling in favor of the Hindu side. The dispute centered around a piece of land and a tomb in Baghpat, and the court's decision comes after years of legal battles and …

Staff (2024-02-05). Hindu outfit claims Ajmer Dargah as Hindu temple, calls for March on 9th Feb in Ajmer. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror staff In a surprising turn of events, a Hindu outfit has stirred controversy by claiming that the historic Ajmer Dargah, a renowned Sufi shrine in Rajasthan, is, in fact, a Hindu temple. The group, identified as Maharana Pratap Sena , has called for a march on February 9th to assert their claim, raising …

Staff (2024-02-05). Uttarakhand Assembly session to begin today; UCC bill to be tabled on Feb 6. muslimmirror.com Dehradun : The Uttarakhand Assembly session will begin on Monday in Vidhan Bhavan, Dehradun, at 11 am. In this special session of the Assembly, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami's government will table the Uniform Civil Code Bill tomorrow, February 6. Meanwhile, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has said that the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) …

Staff (2024-02-06). UCC bill tabled in Uttarakhand Assembly. muslimmirror.com Dehradun : The Uniform Civil Code bill — which proposes uniform marriage, divorce, land, property and inheritance laws for all citizens irrespective of their religion in Uttarakhand — was tabled in the state assembly on Tuesday. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, who presented the bill in the House, entered the assembly with an original copy …

Abdel Bari Atwan (2024-02-05). Saving Israel from itself. thealtworld.com The US and UK are trying, but getting only ingratitude and trouble | The deep state in the US knows that the future of the state of Israel was put in jeopardy by the al-Qassam Brigades' Operation al-Aqsa Flood on 7 October last year. That is why it is trying to come to its rescue through diplomatic channels before it is too late. But Israel's rulers are too arrogant and conceited to admit this. They have started insolently attacking their American benefactors for not robotically rubber-stamping all their policies, views, and wars in their efforts to save Israel from itself. | The mere mention by the US administra…

Staff (2024-02-06). Islamic preacher Azhari faces 2nd FIR for 'hate' speech in Kutch. muslimmirror.com Bhuj : Police in Gujarat on Tuesday registered a second first information report (FIR) against Mumbai-based Islamic preacher Mufti Salman Azhari, who is under arrest, for allegedly delivering a provocative speech at a religious event at Samakhiyari in Kutch district, an official said. Azhari was arrested from Mumbai on Sunday in connection with a separate …

Jatin Dua (2024-02-05). US's "Defensive" Bombing of Yemen Is About Imperial Domination of the Seas. truthout.org On January 26, 2024, a fire broke out in the Red Sea. The Marlin Luanda, a Marshall Islands-flagged fuel tanker carrying highly flammable naphtha, was en route to Singapore when it was struck by an anti-ship missile approximately 60 nautical miles southeast of Aden, Yemen. The missile attack on the Marlin Luanda started a fire in one of the ship's cargo tanks, prompting nearby United States… |

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-02-06). Symptoms that may require a consultation with a cardiologist. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org MANKATO, Minn. — As people age, many start to experience more aches and pains throughout their bodies. While many symptoms can be chalked up to the natural aging process, it's important to pay special attention to the cardiovascular system. "Heart Month is a great time of year to remind people that not all symptoms are created equal when it comes to our cardiovascular health," says Vinayak Nagaraja, M.B.B.S., interventional cardiologist at Mayo Clinic Health System….

CADTM International (2024-02-06). CADTM International supports the general strike in Argentina on 24 January 2024 and the popular uprising against debt. cadtm.org

CADTM, Eric Toussaint (2024-02-06). Éric Toussaint argues in favour of a law against vulture funds at the French National Assembly. cadtm.org

CounterPunch News Service (2024-02-06). Statement on Israel Weapons Aid Bills. counterpunch.org In response to announcements of proposed bills in the House and Senate that would include billions of dollars in unconditional weapons aid to Israel, IfNotNow national spokesperson Eva Borgwardt released the following statement: "It's unconscionable that the U.S. would provide billions of dollars of weapons — with no strings attached — to the Israeli military as

EarthRights International (2024-02-06). WORLD BANK GROUP INSTITUTION AGREES TO SETTLE CASE ALLEGING IT ABETTED MURDER. cadtm.org

ecns.cn (2024-02-06). 4th CICPE scheduled from April 13-18, further boosting consumption recovery. ecns.cn The 4th China International Consumer Products Expo (CICPE) will take place in Haikou, capital of South China's Hainan Province, from April 13 to 18, the Xinhua News Agency reported on Monday.

ecns.cn (2024-02-06). Hainan Air launches direct flights between Haikou, UAE. ecns.cn An increase in inbound visits to South China's Hainan province is underway, aligning with the province's efforts to launch and restore more international flight routes.

ecns.cn (2024-02-06). Authorities take steps to secure train ticket supply. ecns.cn From Jan 26 to Sunday, the national railway network handled more than 119 million passenger trips, according to China State Railway Group and the Ministry of Transport.

ecns.cn (2024-02-06). Nauru students begin study in China after diplomatic relations resume. ecns.cn After China and Nauru officially resumed diplomatic relations on January 24, 26 international students from Nauru arrived in Beijing on January 29 to participate in a one-month learning program focusing on China's national conditions and the Chinese language.

guest author (2024-02-06). Venezuelan analyst: Lenin on 'Socialism and War'. workers.org By Sergio Rodríguez Gelfenstein A message from Rodríguez Gelfenstein, a political analyst and former Venezuelan diplomat and official, to the International Assembly against Imperialism in Solidarity with Palestine on Jan. 21 in New York City. Amid the horror exposed by Israel's colonial-imperialist aggression against the Palestinian people, we commemorate the . . . |

Javier Arana Villasusa (2024-02-06). Paraguayan drug network that operates with cryptocurrencies denounced. plenglish.com Asunción, Feb 6 (Prensa Latina) An international organization of drug traffickers deactivated in 2022 by Paraguay's Operation A Ultranza Py, the largest in the country against this scourge, used cryptocurrencies in its transactions, the government reported.

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-02-06). What do you know about pancreatitis? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas, a long, flat gland that lies horizontally behind your stomach. The pancreas produces enzymes for digestion and hormones that regulate the way your body processes sugar. About 275,000 hospital stays for acute pancreatitis occur in the U.S. each year, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Disease. Chronic pancreatitis is less common, with about 86,000 hospital stays per year. And although pancreatitis is rare in children,…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-02-06). New Mayo Clinic stem cell research to take flight into space. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Update 1-30-24: According to NASA, a successful launch occurred at 12: 07 EST. The spacecraft is scheduled to link with the International Space Station during the early morning hours of Feb.1. Update 1-29-24: NASA has moved the launch of this mission to Tuesday, Jan. 30, subject to weather conditions and other factors. You can watch for updates by following NASA's launch schedule. Video assets with Dr. Zubair have been added below. A Mayo Clinic research experiment…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-02-06). Médica Sur marks 10th anniversary as member of Mayo Clinic Care Network. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org MEXICO CITY and ROCHESTER, Minn. — Ten years ago, Médica Sur became the first international member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network, a select group of institutions worldwide that have access to Mayo Clinic knowledge, expertise and resources. That relationship became the starting point for a collaboration that has grown over time. After becoming a care network member, Médica Sur began accessing Mayo's expertise so they could provide patients with more of the care they…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-02-06). Donations needed: Nation's blood supply critically low. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Severe weather across many parts of the country has caused a lot of problems, but one effect you may not have heard about is on the nation's blood supply. According to the American Red Cross, the nation's blood supply is critically low. The organization reports that the weather has caused many blood drives to be canceled and made it harder for the Red Cross to move supplies around to meet needs. January is National Blood…

Prensa Latina (2024-02-06). Russian cosmonaut sets new record for time spent in space. pressenza.com Russian cosmonaut Oleg Kononenko, 59, today set a new record for the time he has spent in orbit around the Earth, the Roscosmos space corporation announced. | According to the corporation, Kononenko surpassed the previous record of almost 879 days accumulated over 17 years, which his compatriot Guennadi Padalka had held since 2016. | Kononenko is completing his fifth mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS) and is on track to become the first cosmonaut to spend more than 1,000 days in space on 4 June. | By the date of his return to Earth on 23 September 2024, Kononenko will have accumulated 1,110 days…

Pressenza IPA (2024-02-06). Road to the future: United Nations celebrates International Day of Human Brotherhood. pressenza.com On 21 December 2020, the United Nations General Assembly adopted resolution A/RES/75/200, designating 4 February as International Human Fraternity Day, to be commemorated annually from 2021. | The resolution recognises initiatives that foster interfaith and intercultural dialogue and encourages all Member States to actively promote a culture of peace, tolerance, inclusion, understanding and solidarity. | The spirit of the day is to celebrate human brotherhood and its underlying principles — such as mutual respect, cultural and religious diversity, and the promotion of intercultural and inter-religious dialog…

Staff (2024-02-06). Venezuela Launches National Dialogue to Define Presidential Election Day. orinocotribune.com A day of national dialogue was held at the headquarters of the Venezuelan National Assembly (AN) to define an electoral schedule to guarantee that the presidential elections will be carried out in 2024, per what has been established by the Constitution. | This Monday, February 5, the aforementioned meeting was led by National Assembly (AN) President Deputy Jorge Rodríguez, who received many representatives of different political parties and movements, including several presidential candidates. | In his speech at the beginning of the session, Rodríguez recommended the creation of a commission that, in no more than…

teleSUR (2024-02-06). National Assembly's Consultation Is Successful: Pres. Maduro. telesurenglish.net On Monday, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro highlighted the success of the public consultation called by the National Assembly for the development of the schedule for the 2024 presidential elections. | RELATED: | During his program "Con Maduro +", the Bolivarian leader stated that the national dialogue session started "on the right foot" by having the participation of the majority of presidential pre-candidat…

The Exposé (2024-02-06). From Democracy to Dystopia: The World Economic Forum's Stealth Takeover. expose-news.com In a world increasingly shaped by shadowy figures and clandestine gatherings, the World Economic Forum (WEF), spearheaded by Klaus Schwab, emerges as a formidable architect of a future where national borders blur …

The Independent (2024-02-06). Ogwang defends Netball Normalization Committee on allowances. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Peter Ogwang, the State Minister for Sports, has come to the defense of the Netball Normalization Committee amidst allegations of failing to provide daily allowances to She Cranes players during the International Netball Series in Wales and England. Ogwang refuted media reports claiming that the Netball Normalization Committee did …

the International Coalition to Stop Genocide in Palestine, Popular Resistance. (2024-02-06). International Coalition To Stop Genocide In Palestine Demands Full Funding Of UNRWA. popularresistance.org On January 26, 2024, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) released its ruling in the case of South Africa v. Israel in which the court found there was sufficient evidence to support South Africa's allegations of genocide against the Palestinian people (see our previous press release for more details) and rejected Israel's claim to be acting in 'self-defense'. The World Court ordered the state of Israel to "take all measures within its power to prevent the commission of" acts of genocide, including deaths, harm to mental and physical health and conditions that threaten the well-being of the Palestinian people,…

UAW Labor For Palestine, Mondoweiss. (2024-02-06). Honor The Palestinian Trade Union Picket Line. popularresistance.org On October 16, 2023, Palestinian trade unions issued an urgent call to End all Complicity and Stop Arming Israel. At the CAP Conference on January 24, 2024, the UAW International Executive Board — without membership engagement or approval — crossed that picket line by endorsing Joe Biden, whose administration arms, funds, and facilitates the relentless Israeli genocide and ethnic cleansing of the Palestinian people in Gaza and throughout historic Palestine that has already killed more than 30,000 people, including thousands of children, in just over 114 days.

unitedEditor (2024-02-06). ISIS terrorist attack on church in Istanbul; Meeting between ƒ∞brahim Kalƒ±n and Ismail Haniyeh; Resignation of the Central Bank Governor. uwidata.com The terrorist attack targeting the Italian Church in Istanbul last week was at the top of the agenda. The meeting between the head of the National Intelligence Organisation ƒ∞brahim Kalƒ±n and Hamas Political Bureau Chief ƒ∞smail Haniyeh in Doha took the second place on the agenda. Another important development was the resignation of the Governor …

WSWS (2024-02-06). Israel poised to expand war against Hezbollah in Lebanon. wsws.org An Israeli offensive in Lebanon and Syria, backed by the US, would likely extend the barbarity being inflicted on Gaza and dramatically inflame the situation throughout the region and internationally.

WSWS (2024-02-06). US IYSSE opposes pro-government thug attacks on Sri Lankan SEP members. wsws.org "The attempts of the PPSS and SLPP to intimidate our comrades, workers and young people with cowardly acts of violence will fail."—International Youth and Students for Social Equality in the United States…

_____ (2024-02-05). Abolishing Nuclear Weapons — No Utopian Dream. transcend.org 28 Jan 2024 – The Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW) went into effect three years ago (on January 22, 2021) making nuclear weapons illegal under international law for the first time in history.

_____ (2024-02-05). 'False', 'Outrageous', 'Antisemitic': ICJ Ruling Infuriates Israeli Officials. transcend.org 26 Jan 2024 – "Israel's commitment to international law is unwavering. Equally unwavering is our sacred commitment to continue to defend our country and defend our people," Netanyahu said after the world's top court ordered Israel to "take all measures within its power" to prevent acts of genocide in Gaza.

_____ (2024-02-05). ICJ on Gaza: Acting against Israel. transcend.org 1 Feb 2024 – We should not be surprised that Israel has defied the International Court of Justice. It has defied it before. Israel has nothing but contempt for international law. It sees itself as above the law.

_____ (2024-02-05). Israel Cannot Hide from the International Court of Justice. transcend.org 29 Jan 2024 – It is easy to be cynical about the international rule of law. When the ICJ declared that Israel is committing genocide against Palestinians, the U.S. State Department said, "We continue to believe that allegations of genocide are unfounded and note the court did not make a finding about genocide or call for a ceasefire in its ruling…"

_____ (2024-02-05). The Transnational Capitalist Class. The Billionaires, the Trillionaires. "Stake Holder Capitalism" and the New World Order. transcend.org 21 Jan 2024 – In 2011, the Great British Class Survey was conducted in collaboration with the University of Manchester, the London School of Economics, and the University of York. The British have always been obsessed with class, so it is not surprising that they would attempt something of this nature.

Action Against Hunger USA (2024-02-05). NGO Statement on Humanitarian Impacts of Potential U.S. FTO Designation in Yemen. reliefweb.int Country: Yemen | Sources: Action Against Hunger USA, Adventist Development and Relief Agency International, CARE International, International Rescue Committee, Islamic Relief, Mercy Corps, Norwegian Refugee Council, Oxfam, Save the Children | Washington D.C, February 5, 2024 — As NGOs responding to the crisis in Yemen, we are deeply concerned over the potential humanitarian consequences of U.S. legislation requiring the designation of Ansar Allah, the de facto authorities for more than 70% of Yemen's population, as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO). The humanitarian community has consistently raised…

albawaba (2024-02-05). US will escalate if the Houthis continue Red Sea attacks. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – U.S. national security advisor Jake Sullivan stated that their forces across the Red Sea will conduct more attacks if the Houthis continue to carry out their attacks on vessels crossing the Bab Al Mandab Strait. In a televised interview, National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan stated that the U.S. is ready to deal with anyone or anything that threatens the security of American forces in the Red Sea. "We are prepared to deal with anything that any group or any country tries to come at us with," said Sullivan. Sullivan added that "Iran should expect a swift and forceful response if it, and not one of its…

Ann Brown (2024-02-05). Fact Check: Type 2 Diabetes Diagnosis At Age 30 Can Reduce Life Expectancy By Up To 14 Years. moguldom.com Recent research has unveiled alarming statistics regarding the impact of type 2 diabetes on life expectancy, mainly when diagnosed at a younger age. A study conducted by an international team of researchers at the University of Cambridge revealed that individuals diagnosed with type 2 diabetes at the age of 30 might experience an alarming reduction …

C.J. Atkins (2024-02-05). Right-wing Israeli lawmakers determined to silence Jews opposed to Gaza genocide. peoplesworld.org In what one Israeli civil rights group called "a shameful act of McCarthyism and gagging," an Israeli Knesset committee made a move to impeach MK Ofer Cassif over his support of South Africa's International Court of Justice case alleging genocide in the Gaza Strip. The Association for Civil Rights in Israel (ACRI) called the debate …

CADTM International (2024-02-05). CADTM International supports the general strike in Argentina on 24 January 2024 and the popular uprising against debt. cadtm.org

CADTM, Eric Toussaint (2024-02-05). Éric Toussaint argues in favour of a law against vulture funds at the French National Assembly. cadtm.org

Candice Bernd (2024-02-05). Locals Say Eagle Pass Is Being Invaded by Christian Nationalists — Not Migrants. truthout.org Eagle Pass, Texas—Residents of the border town at the center of an ongoing feud between Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and the Biden administration made it clear over the weekend that the only people they see as "invaders" in their community are the 14 Republican governors and a convoy of Christian nationalists calling themselves "God's Army." "There has been an invasion, but I'm not talking about the… |

Chris Walker (2024-02-05). Kristi Noem Warns of "War" If Biden Federalizes National Guard in TX Dispute. truthout.org South Dakota Republican Gov. Kristi Noem, a potential far right running mate for Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential election, suggested on Sunday that there could be a violent altercation between GOP-run states and the Biden administration if President Joe Biden federalizes control of states' National Guard units in order to address a disagreement about razor wire barriers at the U.S. |

Dave DeCamp (2024-02-05). White House Walks Back False Claim That It Notified Iraq Before Launching Airstrikes. news.antiwar.com The White House has walked back a false claim it made about the US notifying the Iraq government before launching a series of airstrikes across eastern Syria and western Iraq on Friday. White House National Security Council spokesman claimed on Friday that the US did inform the Iraqi government, the US's supposed ally in the …

EarthRights International (2024-02-05). WORLD BANK GROUP INSTITUTION AGREES TO SETTLE CASE ALLEGING IT ABETTED MURDER. cadtm.org

Elsy Fors Garzon (2024-02-05). Lula for reinvigorating relation between Parliament and Government. plenglish.com Brasilia, Feb 5 (Prensa Latina) The Brazilian president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, insisted today on the importance that dialogue with parliamentarians has for his government, in the midst of a turbulent relationship with the National Congress.

GABIK (2024-02-05). W Cape Second Chance Matric Programme registration closes on Friday. sanews.gov.za W Cape Second Chance Matric Programme registration closes on Friday | The Western Cape Education Department has encouraged all learners, who want to register for the Second Chance Matric Support Programme, to do so before the closing date of 9 February 2024. | The programme is aimed at those who have not met the requirements to pass the National Senior Certificate (NSC) or the extended Senior Certificate (SC) examinations. | The programme is also open to those who want to improve their results. | "This is a wonderful opportunity to obtain one's NSC and it should not be missed. The content is fresh in the candidat…

infobrics (2024-02-05). The BRICS Wealth Report: Challenging the Global Economic Order. infobrics.org The total investable wealth currently held in the BRICS bloc amounts to USD 45 trillion and its millionaire population is expected to rise by 85% over the next 10 years, according to the inaugural BRICS Wealth Report, published by international investment migration advisory firm Henley & Partners in partnership with global wealth intelligence firm New World Wealth…

Jeremy Kuzmarov (2024-02-05). 250 U.S. cargo planes and at least 20 ships have delivered more than 10,000 tons of armaments and military equipment to Israel since War on Gaza started. mronline.org Unfazed by the International Court of Justice's Genocide Case Brought by South Africa, Even More Deadly Weapons Are on the Way.

Jordan Atwood (2024-02-05). International inquiry demanded after mass grave uncovered near school yard in Gaza. nationofchange.org "This is precisely why Israel was taken to the International Court of Justice with the accusation that it is committing genocide."

Julia Conley (2024-02-05). New Report Details IDF's Use of Lethal Force Against Civilians in the West Bank. truthout.org While Israeli officials continue to claim, despite all evidence to the contrary, that the Israel Defense Forces are targeting Hamas in their bombardment of occupied Palestine, a new report from Amnesty International on Monday details the extent to which the military has frequently used lethal force against civilians across the West Bank in addition to the more than 27,000 people it has killed in… |

Mark Gruenberg (2024-02-05). Ukraine moves to supersede national labor federation. peoplesworld.org KIEV, Ukraine—Even as U.S. President Joe Biden declares Ukraine is a frontline democracy amidst its war with Russian invaders, Ukrainian unions would sharply differ with him. Because if an independent non-government-controlled labor movement is a characteristic of a democracy, then Ukraine—whose current labor laws mimic weak U.S. labor law in many ways—is headed in the …

Peoples Dispatch (2024-02-06). At UNSC meeting, US lambasted for attacks on Iraq and Syria. peoplesdispatch.org While terming the US attacks as violations of international law and a reckless provocation, several UN member-states highlighted its support for the Israeli genocide in Gaza as the root of conflict in the region…

Peoples Dispatch (2024-02-05). Sinn Féin leader Michelle O'Neill is the First Minister of the North of Ireland. peoplesdispatch.org The power sharing agreement between Democratic Unionist Party and Sinn Féin has put an Irish nationalist at the helm of the North of Ireland for the first time ever…

albawaba (2024-02-06). Group of Dolphins spotted in Jeddah Sea (Video). albawaba.com ALBAWABA The mission of the National Center for Wildlife Development spotted a number of young spotted dolphins swimming alongside their mothers in the Red Sea waters near Jeddah, and these enchanting moments have captivated many around the world.The official Saudi Center account shared a video showing the new guests, the young dolphins, joyfully swimming alongside their mothers in the depths of the Red Sea. In their commentary on the video, the center mentioned that these spotted dolphins usually live in groups of up to 80 dolphins, highlighting the biological richness and biodiversity of the Red Sea waters.&Yum…

albawaba (2024-02-06). Turkey set to reopen its consulate general in Benghazi, Libya. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – According to the Anadolu Agency, Forgein Minister Hakan Fidan stated that his country is set to soon reopen its consulate general in Benghazi, eastern Libya.Back in October 2023, Libyan Prime Minister, Abdul Hamid Dbeibah, gave the green light to reopen the Turkish consulate general in Benghazi to begin implementing the technical and administrative procedures and start their work.Dbeibah met in Tripoli with a Turkish delegation led by then-Deputy Foreign Minister Ahmet Yildiz and Kenan Yilmaz, the Turkish ambassador in Libya. They all talked about a variety of shared local and international issues, as…

albawaba (2024-02-06). Al-Hilal ready to pay ‚Ǩ150m for Liverpool's Mohamed Salah. albawaba.com Saudi giants Al-Hilal are reportedly ready to pay ‚Ǩ150 million for Liverpool star Mohamed Salah this summer.The Egypt international was a top target for Al-Ittihad as well last summer, but their offer of over ‚Ǩ200m was rejected, as the player opted to remain in Europe.However, Sport claims the 31-year-old is now closer to making a move to the Saudi Pro League.It is believed that Jurgen Klopp's resignation as Liverpool boss at the end of the season has changed everything for the winger, who now prefers to leave.Al-Hilal are hoping to convince the Reds to part ways with Salah a…

Alexis Sterling (2024-02-06). US Senate unveils aid bill amidst criticism over support for Netanyahu's military actions. nationofchange.org The unfolding scenario brings to light the complexity of U.S. foreign aid and its ramifications on international relations and human rights.

Jordan Atwood (2024-02-06). Amnesty International report exposes IDF's lethal force against West Bank civilians. nationofchange.org The report comes amidst Israeli officials' assertions that their military actions are focused on Hamas, contradicting evidence presented by Amnesty that highlights the frequent targeting of civilians.

Luis Linares Petrov (2024-02-06). President of Mexico presents 20 reforms to the constitution. plenglish.com Mexico City, Feb 5 (Prensa Latina) The president of Mexico, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, presented at the National Palace 20 reforms to the Constitution that he sent to the Congress of the Republic.

albawaba (2024-02-05). Yemen's internationally recognized government set to appoint new PM. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- A government

Candice Bernd (2024-02-05). Locals Say Eagle Pass Is Being Invaded by Christian Nationalists — Not Migrants. truthout.org Eagle Pass, Texas—Residents of the border town at the center of an ongoing feud between Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and the Biden administration made it clear over the weekend that the only people they see as "invaders" in their community are 14 Republican governors and a convoy of Christian nationalists calling themselves "God's Army." "There has been an invasion, but I'm not talking about the… |

NEOB (2024-02-05). President Ramaphosa to engage with youth. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa to engage with youth | President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to hold a Presidential Youth Engagement at the Belhar Sports Centre in Cape Town on Tuesday. | The engagement forms part of the National Youth Development Agency's reflection on the three years since the initiation of the Presidential Employment Stimulus (PES) and Presidential Youth Employment Intervention (PYEI). | "During this engagement, young people will have access to a Training Hub, facilitating interactions with trainers, mentors and peers who have benefited from the intervention. | "Additionally, an Opportunities Hub will sho…

Staff (2024-02-05). President Maduro Announces Cabinet Changes. orinocotribune.com The Venezuelan President, Nicolás Maduro, announced several changes in his Cabinet days before the announcement of the 2024 Presidential Elections schedule. Through his social media accounts, he reported the appointment of Luis Villegas Ramírez as Minister for National Commerce. Dheliz àÅlvarez, who held that position, will become the new Minister for Women and Gender Equality, and Guy Vernaez will become the new Minister for Communes. Alexis Corredor will become the new Minister of the Social Labor Process. | "With the need to continue advancing in the strengthening of the government team, I have decided t…

Tom Coburg (2024-02-05). Is the International Criminal Court (ICC) Prosecutor Karim Khan Compromised? globalresearch.ca

WSWS (2024-02-05). Sri Lankan health unions end two-day strike, claiming "positive response" by government. wsws.org Last week's national walkout is a part of a rising wave of strikes and protests over Colombo's International Monetary Fund-dictated attacks on jobs, wages, working conditions and democratic rights.

albawaba (2024-02-06). Saudi $100B Alat appoints previous DELL executive CEO. albawaba.com ALBAWABA — New Saudi Arabia firm has announced the appointment of Amit Midha, previously president for Asia Pacific and Japan Global Cities at Dell Technologies, as Chief Executive Officer to lead Alat, a newly established technological advancement company backed by a $100 billion in capital investments from the Public Investment fund, which has been putting focus on funding advanced project with a $700 billion budget in line with the kingdom's 2030 plan to diversify economical income.Alat is described by Midha in a recent statement as an enterprise dedicated to transforming top international corporations a…

albawaba (2024-02-06). Missing bolts found responsible for door plug incident on Alaska airlines flight. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) revealed in a preliminary report that four bolts crucial for securing the door plug on an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 Max 9 were missing before the plug blew off during a flight last month, as

GABIK (2024-02-06). Task team to review municipalities' water service delivery mechanisms. sanews.gov.za Task team to review municipalities' water service delivery mechanisms | A national coordinated task team has been set up to review service delivery mechanisms for water and sanitation services by the Departments of Water and Sanitation (DWS) and Corporative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) and the South African Local Government Association (SALGA). | This was one of the resolutions adopted during a recent water summit hosted by DWS with the 144 municipalities that are water services authorities (WSAs). | The task team which was established to initiate and coordinate Municipal Systems Act Section 78 proc…

Gabisile (2024-02-06). Prof Tladi sworn in as SA's first permanent ICJ judge. sanews.gov.za Prof Tladi sworn in as SA's first permanent ICJ judge | Professor Dire Tladi has been sworn in as the first-ever South African judge of the International Court of Justice (ICJ). | The ICJ held a public sitting on Tuesday morning, where Tladi and three other Excellencies were officially sworn in after being elected by the United Nations General Assembly and Security Council on 9 November 2023. | The other new members of the court include Bogdan-Lucian Aurescu from Romania, Sarah Hull Cleveland from the United States and Juan Manuel Gómez Robledo Verduzco from Mexico | During the sitting, the four judges each solem…

nosihle (2024-02-06). Parliament introduces new rules for SONA proceedings. sanews.gov.za Parliament introduces new rules for SONA proceedings | Parliament has introduced a set of new joint rules designed to regulate proceedings during the joint sitting of the National Assembly and the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) and which prohibit disruptions. | Addressing a media briefing on preparations to host SONA 2024, National Assembly Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula said the new joint rules are aimed at maintaining order, decorum in the Chamber, and promoting civility among members. | "These rules, set to be implemented for the first time during this State of the Nation Address, are an essential step…

tvbrics (2024-02-06). The 8th Golden Tree International Documentary Film Festival to be held in Paris at the end of April. tvbrics.com Eight Chinese films that won awards at the Wulong Documentary Film Week have been nominated for the festival…

Anonymous Contributor (2024-02-05). Indigenous Communal Guard of Santa María Ostula Repels Cartel Attack. itsgoingdown.org Communique from the Indigenous Nahua community of Santa María Ostula following a recent attack by the Jalisco New Generation Cartel. To the People of Mexico and the World To the National and International Press To the Human Rights Defenders To the Mexican Government To the National and International Civil Society On February 1, 2024, around…

Michaela Herrmann, DeSmog. (2024-02-05). Norway Farmed Salmon Industry Accused Of 'Food Colonialism'. popularresistance.org Producers in Norway, the world's top supplier of farmed salmon, are pushing up to four million people in West Africa into food insecurity and depriving them of critical nutrients, according to a new report. | Published by food and farming campaign group Feedback Global, the research states that major farmed fish and aquafeed producers — including European transnational companies Mowi, BioMar, Cargill, and Skretting — are between them extracting nearly two million tonnes of whole, wild fish annually from the world's oceans, according to 2020 data. | The majority of these small, highly nutritious fish a…

sloiselier (2024-02-05). Statement from ICRC's Near & Middle East regional director following recent developments in the region. icrc.org "We are deeply concerned by the waves of escalating violence in the Middle East and strongly warn against the further regionalization of the conflict in Gaza and Israel. This region has been mired in humanitarian crisis for decades, with civilians in Yemen, Iraq, Lebanon, Syria and elsewhere paying the highest price. Intensifying hostilities are likely to cause yet more suffering and to exacerbate existing humanitarian emergencies. What people in the region need and deserve above all is a respite from violence.We urge all parties involved to put civilian lives first and adhere to the principles of international h…

Staff (2024-02-05). Israel's Use of Starvation as a Weapon of War Brings Gaza to the Brink of Famine. democracynow.org Israel is accused of using starvation as a weapon of war in Gaza, as Israeli forces continue to severely restrict the delivery of humanitarian aid, food and medical supplies to millions inside the besieged territory. "It is not possible to create a famine by accident," says Alex de Waal, an expert on the subject who serves as the executive director of the World Peace Foundation at Tufts University. Despite months of international warnings calling on Israel to open up aid channels, de Waal says famine in Gaza is "inevitable" as those warnings have been ignored and Israel's war on Gaza…

Staff (2024-02-05). "Incandescent" with Rage: Matt Duss on Voter Anger over Biden Support for Netanyahu & Gaza Assault. democracynow.org As the White House steps up its shelling of targets in the Middle East amid regional unrest over Israel's monthslong assault on Gaza, we discuss the possibility of wider war with Matt Duss, a former foreign policy adviser to Senator Bernie Sanders, now with the Center for International Policy. "The Biden administration's strategy here is failing," says Duss. Voter outrage over its unwavering pro-Israel stance is "incandescent" and on track to harm the president's reelection campaign as Democratic Party members pull back on get-out-the-vote efforts, while some may refuse t…

Staff (2024-02-06). US attacks on Iraq, Syria violate int'l laws: Iran UN envoy. muslimmirror.com New York : Iran's Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Amir Saeid Iravani, has strongly condemned the US military attacks on Iraq and Syria, calling them illegal and unjustified. In his address to the UN Security Council meeting entitled "International Peace and Security" on Monday, Iravani said the United States had dishonored basic …

Editor (2024-02-06). Over 800 Western officials denounce their governments' pro-Israel policies. mronline.org More than 800 civil servants from the U.S., the UK, and the European Union released a statement on Friday criticizing their governments' support of Israel in its war in Gaza, warning that such policies could be contributing to war crimes and violations of international law.

yenisafak (2024-02-06). Prof. Dr. Orhan Tatar: 6 ≈ûubat depremlerinin dàºnyada ba≈üka à∂rneƒüi yok. yenisafak.com AFAD Deprem Risk Azaltma Genel MàºdàºrຠProf. Dr. Orhan Tatar, 6 ≈ûubat depremlerinin 1. yƒ±lƒ± dolayƒ±sƒ±yla AFAD Ba≈ükanlƒ±ƒüƒ±nda bilim insanlarƒ±nƒ±n katƒ±lƒ±mƒ±yla dàºzenlenen etkinlikte, basƒ±n mensuplarƒ±na aà߃±klamalarda bulundu. | Depremin 22'nci gàºnàºne kadar arama-kurtarma ve tarama àßalƒ±≈ümalarƒ±nƒ±n sàºrdà&…

aa.com.tr (2024-02-06). Enkaz altƒ±ndan kurtardƒ±ƒüƒ± depremzedeleri yalnƒ±z bƒ±rakmƒ±yor. aa.com.tr "Asrƒ±n felaketi" olarak nitelenen 6 ≈ûubat depremlerinin merkez àºssຠKahramanmara≈ü'ta gà∂rev yapan 33 ya≈üƒ±ndaki à∂ƒüretmen, enkaz altƒ±ndan kurtardƒ±ƒüƒ± à∂ƒürencisi ve 6 depremzedeyle gà∂ràº≈ümeyi sàºrdàºràºyor.

aa.com.tr (2024-02-06). Enkazdan à߃±kardƒ±ƒüƒ± oƒülunu kurtaramayan saƒülƒ±kà߃±, ba≈ükalarƒ±nƒ±n yarasƒ±na merhem oldu. aa.com.tr 6 ≈ûubat depremlerinin merkez àºssຠKahramanmara≈ü'ta gà∂rev yapan saƒülƒ±k àßalƒ±≈üanƒ± Ufuk Ya≈üar, depremde kaybettiƒüi oƒülunun acƒ±sƒ±nƒ± bir kenara bƒ±rakƒ±p ba≈ükalarƒ±na umut oldu.

aa.com.tr (2024-02-06). ƒ∞àßi≈üleri Bakanƒ± Ali Yerlikaya: Asrƒ±n felaketini, asrƒ±n dayanƒ±≈ümasƒ±na ve birlikteliƒüine dà∂nàº≈ütàºrdàºk. aa.com.tr Bakan Yerlikaya, "Gà∂zàºmàºzàºn ya≈üƒ±nƒ± silip hep birlikte el ele verdik. Dàºnyanƒ±n en bàºyàºk arama kurtarma ve iyile≈ütirme operasyonunu ba≈ülattƒ±k. Asrƒ±n felaketini, asrƒ±n dayanƒ±≈ümasƒ±na ve birlikteliƒüine dà∂nàº≈ütàºrdàºk." dedi.

aa.com.tr (2024-02-05). Daƒücƒ±lar, "asrƒ±n felaketi"ne màºdahalede à∂n safta yer aldƒ±. aa.com.tr Tàºrk daƒücƒ±lar, "asrƒ±n felaketi" kabul edilen Kahramanmara≈ü merkezli 6 ≈ûubat depremlerinde, ba≈üta arama kurtarma olmak àºzere à∂nemli gà∂revlerde yer aldƒ±.

aa.com.tr (2024-02-05). Karabàºk itfaiye ekipleri, enkazdan saƒü à߃±kardƒ±klarƒ± depremzedeleri unutamƒ±yor. aa.com.tr Kahramanmara≈ü merkezli 6 ≈ûubat 2023'te meydana gelen depremlerde arama kurtarma àßalƒ±≈ümalarƒ±na katƒ±lan Karabàºk Belediyesi ƒ∞tfaiye Màºdàºrl຃üຠekipleri, yƒ±kƒ±ntƒ±lar arasƒ±ndan hayata tutunmalarƒ±nƒ± saƒüladƒ±klarƒ± insanlarƒ±n mutluluklarƒ±nƒ± unutamƒ±yor.

yenisafak (2024-02-06). 100 yakƒ±nƒ±nƒ± kaybetti: Depremde yakƒ±nlarƒ±nƒ± kaybeden Arif Anaàß iàßin 'zaman 4.17'de durdu'. yenisafak.com Kentteki depremlerde Mimar Sinan Mahallesi'ndeki 9 katlƒ± binanƒ±n yƒ±kƒ±lmasƒ± sonucu kƒ±zƒ±, torunu ve damadƒ±nƒ± kaybeden Arif Anaàß, AA muhabirine, kendisinin deprem sƒ±rasƒ±nda ƒ∞stanbul'da olduƒüunu ve haberi alƒ±r almaz dà∂nd຃üàºnຠsà∂yledi. | Depremlerde 100'e yakƒ±n akrabasƒ±nƒ± kaybettiƒüini anlatan Anaàß, ≈üà∂yle konu≈&uuml…

infobrics (2024-02-05). New BRICS Member Iran Calls for Digital Currency Systems this Year. infobrics.org BRICS, the intergovernmental organization comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, started meetings this morning in Russia. After agreeing to expand its membership in August, the group added Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia and the UAE on January 1…

Aruna Rodrigues (2024-02-05). GMOs Will Destroy Indian Agriculture, and Will Harm the Health of One Billion Indians and Their Animals. globalresearch.ca

Staff (2024-02-04). India needs leadership that understands people's needs: Tharoor. muslimmirror.com Jaipur : Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Sunday, February 4, accused the Centre of destroying India's democratic institutions and said the country is turning into an "electoral dictatorship". He also took an apparent dig at Prime Minister Narendra Modi and said there has been talk of only one person in the last 10 years and …

Staff (2024-02-04). Muslim League leader's Ram temple remark sparks controversy. muslimmirror.com Malappuram : Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) state President Panakkad Sayyid Sadiq Ali Shihab Thangal on Sunday landed in a controversy over his recent statement that there is no need to protest against the construction of the Ram temple at Ayodhya as both the new temple and the proposed mosque would strengthen secularism in the …

tvbrics (2024-02-04). Cuba and India agree to increase cooperation in the audiovisual sector. tvbrics.com The GAFX 2024 conference demonstrated the South Asian country's interest in strengthening ties with Cuba…

tvbrics (2024-02-05). India's first astronaut mission to space is scheduled for 2025. tvbrics.com India will send a robot astronaut into space this year…

Staff (2024-02-04). Muslim League leader's Ram temple remark sparks controversy. muslimmirror.com Malappuram : Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) state President Panakkad Sayyid Sadiq Ali Shihab Thangal on Sunday landed in a controversy over his recent statement that there is no need to protest against the construction of the Ram temple at Ayodhya as both the new temple and the proposed mosque would strengthen secularism in the …

tvbrics (2024-02-04). Cuba and India agree to increase cooperation in the audiovisual sector. tvbrics.com The GAFX 2024 conference demonstrated the South Asian country's interest in strengthening ties with Cuba…

Andrés Tapia Arias, Andrés Madrid Tamayo, People's Dispatch. (2024-02-05). Capitalism And Drug Trafficking In Ecuador. popularresistance.org Ecuador is experiencing a wave of organized crime violence that is linked to structural problems. It is the product of a complex context divided between the increase in poverty, new drug routes worldwide and the emergence of a local narco-bourgeoisie. Amid all this, a global crisis of neoliberal capitalism, and consequently, the decomposition and rupture of the social pact between classes, peoples and hegemonic blocks. | In this context, the Government of Daniel Noboa has decided to confront the wave of drug crime that is drowning Ecuador through the declaration of internal armed conflict. In other words, war aga…

Staff (2024-02-05). Rename country as Bharat: BJP member Satyapal Singh in Lok Sabha. muslimmirror.com New Delhi : Former Union minister and senior BJP leader Satyapal Singh on Monday, February 5, demanded in the Lok Sabha that the name of the country be changed to Bharat. Participating in a debate on the Motion of Thanks to the President's address, Singh said the first paragraph of the Constitution has a mention …

Staff (2024-02-05). 'Karnataka govt facilitating namaz', say Hindu outfits on change in exam timing. muslimmirror.com Bengaluru: The issue of change in the preparatory examination timings on Friday for Class 10 students in Karnataka has taken a communal turn with Hindu organisations alleging that the step was taken to facilitate namaz for Muslims. The development has stirred controversy in the state and the state education department is likely to issue official …

Staff (2024-02-05). Uttarakhand Assembly session to begin today; UCC bill to be tabled on Feb 6. muslimmirror.com Dehradun : The Uttarakhand Assembly session will begin on Monday in Vidhan Bhavan, Dehradun, at 11 am. In this special session of the Assembly, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami's government will table the Uniform Civil Code Bill tomorrow, February 6. Meanwhile, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has said that the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) …

Abdel Bari Atwan (2024-02-05). Saving Israel from itself. thealtworld.com The US and UK are trying, but getting only ingratitude and trouble | The deep state in the US knows that the future of the state of Israel was put in jeopardy by the al-Qassam Brigades' Operation al-Aqsa Flood on 7 October last year. That is why it is trying to come to its rescue through diplomatic channels before it is too late. But Israel's rulers are too arrogant and conceited to admit this. They have started insolently attacking their American benefactors for not robotically rubber-stamping all their policies, views, and wars in their efforts to save Israel from itself. | The mere mention by the US administra…

Staff (2024-02-04). Gujarat ATS arrests Mumbai based Islamic preacher Mufti Salman Azhari over a hate speech case. muslimmirror.com By Muslim MIrror News Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) detained Islamic preacher Mufti Salman Azhari in Mumbai on Sunday over allegations of delivering an inflammatory speech. The arrest led to a gathering of hundreds of his supporters outside the Ghatkopar police station, prompting a lathi charge by the police to control the crowd and manage traffic …

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-02-05). Symptoms that may require a consultation with a cardiologist. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org MANKATO, Minn. — As people age, many start to experience more aches and pains throughout their bodies. While many symptoms can be chalked up to the natural aging process, it's important to pay special attention to the cardiovascular system. "Heart Month is a great time of year to remind people that not all symptoms are created equal when it comes to our cardiovascular health," says Vinayak Nagaraja, M.B.B.S., interventional cardiologist at Mayo Clinic Health System….

albawaba (2024-02-05). US will escalate if the Houthis continue Red Sea attacks. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – U.S. national security advisor Jake Sullivan stated that their forces across the Red Sea will conduct more attacks if the Houthis continue to carry out their attacks on vessels crossing the Bab Al Mandab Strait. In a televised interview, National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan stated that the U.S. is ready to deal with anyone or anything that threatens the security of American forces in the Red Sea. "We are prepared to deal with anything that any group or any country tries to come at us with," said Sullivan. Sullivan added that "Iran should expect a swift and forceful response if it, and not one of its…

CADTM International (2024-02-05). CADTM International supports the general strike in Argentina on 24 January 2024 and the popular uprising against debt. cadtm.org

CADTM, Eric Toussaint (2024-02-05). Éric Toussaint argues in favour of a law against vulture funds at the French National Assembly. cadtm.org

EarthRights International (2024-02-05). WORLD BANK GROUP INSTITUTION AGREES TO SETTLE CASE ALLEGING IT ABETTED MURDER. cadtm.org

infobrics (2024-02-05). The BRICS Wealth Report: Challenging the Global Economic Order. infobrics.org The total investable wealth currently held in the BRICS bloc amounts to USD 45 trillion and its millionaire population is expected to rise by 85% over the next 10 years, according to the inaugural BRICS Wealth Report, published by international investment migration advisory firm Henley & Partners in partnership with global wealth intelligence firm New World Wealth…

Michaela Herrmann, DeSmog. (2024-02-05). Norway Farmed Salmon Industry Accused Of 'Food Colonialism'. popularresistance.org Producers in Norway, the world's top supplier of farmed salmon, are pushing up to four million people in West Africa into food insecurity and depriving them of critical nutrients, according to a new report. | Published by food and farming campaign group Feedback Global, the research states that major farmed fish and aquafeed producers — including European transnational companies Mowi, BioMar, Cargill, and Skretting — are between them extracting nearly two million tonnes of whole, wild fish annually from the world's oceans, according to 2020 data. | The majority of these small, highly nutritious fish a…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-02-05). What do you know about pancreatitis? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas, a long, flat gland that lies horizontally behind your stomach. The pancreas produces enzymes for digestion and hormones that regulate the way your body processes sugar. About 275,000 hospital stays for acute pancreatitis occur in the U.S. each year, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Disease. Chronic pancreatitis is less common, with about 86,000 hospital stays per year. And although pancreatitis is rare in children,…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-02-05). New Mayo Clinic stem cell research to take flight into space. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Update 1-30-24: According to NASA, a successful launch occurred at 12: 07 EST. The spacecraft is scheduled to link with the International Space Station during the early morning hours of Feb.1. Update 1-29-24: NASA has moved the launch of this mission to Tuesday, Jan. 30, subject to weather conditions and other factors. You can watch for updates by following NASA's launch schedule. Video assets with Dr. Zubair have been added below. A Mayo Clinic research experiment…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-02-05). Médica Sur marks 10th anniversary as member of Mayo Clinic Care Network. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org MEXICO CITY and ROCHESTER, Minn. — Ten years ago, Médica Sur became the first international member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network, a select group of institutions worldwide that have access to Mayo Clinic knowledge, expertise and resources. That relationship became the starting point for a collaboration that has grown over time. After becoming a care network member, Médica Sur began accessing Mayo's expertise so they could provide patients with more of the care they…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-02-05). Donations needed: Nation's blood supply critically low. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Severe weather across many parts of the country has caused a lot of problems, but one effect you may not have heard about is on the nation's blood supply. According to the American Red Cross, the nation's blood supply is critically low. The organization reports that the weather has caused many blood drives to be canceled and made it harder for the Red Cross to move supplies around to meet needs. January is National Blood…

The Independent (2024-02-05). Parliament approves new Aviation Bill. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Parliament passed the Civil Aviation Authority (Amendment) Bill, 2024 that will bring Uganda's aviation authority in conformity with the Convention on International Civil Aviation. This follows the approval of eight amendments under the proposed Bill, which will now be forwarded to the President for assent. The Bill was passed on …

WSWS (2024-02-05). Sri Lankan health unions end two-day strike, claiming "positive response" by government. wsws.org Last week's national walkout is a part of a rising wave of strikes and protests over Colombo's International Monetary Fund-dictated attacks on jobs, wages, working conditions and democratic rights.

Alina Ramos Martin (2024-02-04). Condemnation of U.S. blockade marks Cuban residents in Panama. plenglish.com Panama City, Feb 4 ( Prensa Latina) The Asociación Martiana de Cubanos Residentes en Panamá (AMCRP) celebrates the XII National Meeting with to condemn the US blockade against the island.

Alina Ramos Martin (2024-02-04). Humanity celebrates World Cancer Day. plenglish.com Data from the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) of the World Health Organization (WHO) and a survey conducted in 115 nations, show the growing burden of cancer, the disproportionate impact on unattended populations and the urgent need to address inequities with respect to this disease. | In 2022, 20 million new cancer cases and 9.7 million deaths were reported, while in most countries there is insufficient funding for cancer care. | Experts estimate that around one in five people will develop cancer in their lifetime, while approximately one in nine men and one in 12 women die from the disease.

CADTM International (2024-02-04). CADTM International supports the general strike in Argentina on 24 January 2024 and the popular uprising against debt. cadtm.org

CADTM, Eric Toussaint (2024-02-04). Éric Toussaint argues in favour of a law against vulture funds at the French National Assembly. cadtm.org

Community, Family Services International (2024-02-04). Philippines: Finding Beauty in the Hardest Challenges. reliefweb.int Country: Philippines | Source: Community and Family Services International | What does life look like when a mother of three loses her husband and is confronted with the torrential typhoon Odette within a span of four months? Analyn Escobia, a single mother who has been a widow for two years, recalls her story. | Ate Analyn, as she is known, suddenly lost her husband in September 2021, and was soon after devastated for a second time when Super Typhoon Rai (local name Odette) came to Siargao Island in December of the same year. She recalls having nightmares of their home being washed away, and of narrowly escap…

Dave DeCamp (2024-02-04). Jake Sullivan Refuses to Rule Out US Airstrikes Inside Iran. news.antiwar.com National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan on Sunday refused to rule out direct US airstrikes inside Iran while discussing the widespread bombing the US launched in Iraq and Syria on Friday. Appearing on CNN's "State of the Union," Sullivan signaled the bombing campaign is not over, saying the US is planning "more actions." When asked if …

DikelediM (2024-02-04). Good start to second voter registration weekend. sanews.gov.za Good start to second voter registration weekend | The Electoral Commission has announced that 304 221 voters have visited voting stations in the initial hours of the first day of the second voter registration weekend. | This was ahead of the country's 2024 National and Provincial Elections. | Of these, 55 019 were persons who were registering for the first time. | "The Electoral Commission is pleased to report that the second registration weekend for the imminent 2024 National and Provincial Elections got off to a good start. | "This early turnout not only sets a positive tone for the registration period but als…

DikelediM (2024-02-04). National minimum wage increases. sanews.gov.za National minimum wage increases | Employment and Labour Minister Thulas Nxesi has announced a new National Minimum Wage (NMW) determination which will go up from R25,42 to R27,58 for each ordinary hour worked. | In a statement on Saturday, the Department of Employment and Labour said the new NMW will come into effect from 1 March 2024. | "The National Minimum Wage determination also includes the vulnerable sectors of farm workers and the domestic workers — whom since 2022 were aligned with the NMW rates. | "However, the workers employed on an expanded public works programme are entitled to a minimum wage of…

DikelediM (2024-02-04). National minimum wage increases. sanews.gov.za National minimum wage increases | Employment and Labour Minister Thulas Nxesi has announced a new National Minimum Wage (NMW) determination which will go up from R25,42 to R27,58 for each ordinary hour worked. | In a statement on Saturday, the Department of Employment and Labour said the new NMW will come into effect from 1 March 2024. | "The National Minimum Wage determination also includes the vulnerable sectors of farm workers and the domestic workers — whom since 2022 were aligned with the NMW rates. | "However, the workers employed on an expanded public works programme are entitled to a minimum wage of…

EarthRights International (2024-02-04). WORLD BANK GROUP INSTITUTION AGREES TO SETTLE CASE ALLEGING IT ABETTED MURDER. cadtm.org

ecns.cn (2024-02-04). Comicomment: With Texas standoff highlighting divided U.S., is a 'national divorce' looming for America?>. ecns.cn

ecns.cn (2024-02-04). No. 1 Central Document details rural vitalization strategy. ecns.cn Central authorities have unveiled a more detailed "road map" for the national rural vitalization strategy in its annual No 1 Central Document, Xinhua News Agency reported on Saturday.

ecns.cn (2024-02-04). 30th Int'l Dinosaur Lantern Show kicks off in Zigong. ecns.cn Lantern shows in Zigong can be traced back to the Tang (618-907) and Song (960-1279) dynasties, which have developed into an international cultural activity with performances and night markets since 1987.

Inter Press Service (2024-02-04). Onerous Debt Making Poorest Poorer. pressenza.com Conditions and prospects are so bad that two well-known cheerleaders for globalization have called on rich nations to take urgent action. The former deputy managing director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and former vice president of the World Bank, and Martin Wolf, an influential columnist for the Financial Times, have warned of the dire consequences of inaction. | By Jomo Kwame Sundaram | Deepening stagnation: | After the tepid growth following the 2008 global financial crisis, Covid-19 disrupted supply chains around the world. Afterward, the recovery following the covid pandemic was disrupted…

International Federation of Red Cross, Red Crescent Societies (2024-02-04). South Africa: Floods, DREF Operational Update (MDRZA015). reliefweb.int Country: South Africa | Source: International Federation of Red Cross And Red Crescent Societies | Please refer to the attached file. | What happened, where and when? | In the latest quater of 2023, South Africa has seen some of the south provinces experiencing floods and severe weather storms with successive strikes from September to November. This led to floods incidence in some locations, notably Western cape and Kwazulu with important needs un-covered from existing stakeholders that require South Africa Red Cross to deploy an emergency intervention in the beginning of October 2023. | Indeed, from 23 to…

International Organization for Migration (2024-02-04). Flow Monitoring Dashboard – Ethiopia (November 2023). reliefweb.int Countries: Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Türkiye, Uganda, World, Yemen | Source: International Organization for Migration | Please refer to the attached Infographic. | OVERVIEW | In November 2023, a total of 35,902 movements were observed across the six flow monitoring points (FMPs) in Ethiopia. This represents an 8% decrease in daily average movements in comparison with October 2023 when an average of 1,302 movements per day were observed. | Outgoing movements (74%) during November decreased while incoming movements (26%) increased compare…

International Organization for Migration (2024-02-04). World: Advocacy Brief: End Immigration Detention of Children (February 2024). reliefweb.int Countries: Algeria, Belize, Botswana, Canada, Colombia, Djibouti, Egypt, Ethiopia, Germany, Iceland, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Jordan, Kenya, Libya, Malawi, Mexico, Morocco, Mozambique, Philippines, Republic of Korea, South Africa, South Sudan, Thailand, Tunisia, Türkiye, Uganda, Ukraine, United Republic of Tanzania, World, Zambia, Zimbabwe | Sources: International Organization for Migration, UN Children's Fund, UN Committee on the Rights of the Child, UN High Commissioner for Refugees, UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, UN Office of the SRSG for Children and Armed Conflict, UN Office o…

International Organization for Migration (2024-02-04). Rapid Displacement Tracking – Yemen IDP Dashboard Reporting Period: 21 to 27 January 2024. reliefweb.int 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 ee on a daily basis from their locations of habitual residence or displacement, allowing for regular reporting of new displacements1 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 21 and 27 January 2024, IOM Yemen DTM tracked 21 households (HHs) (126 individuals)2 w…

Javier Arana Villasusa (2024-02-04). China presents Friendship Award to Cuban journalist and other experts. plenglish.com Beijing, Feb 4 (Prensa Latina) The Chinese government today presented the Friendship Award to Cuban journalist Sergio Alejandro Gomez and other international experts for their contributions to China's development.

Jose Eloy Richards Richards (2024-02-04). Salvadorans' affluence abroad to vote is outstanding. plenglish.com The Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs, Adriana Mira, from Los Angeles, California, said in declarations to Channel 4 television that in that city as well as in Long Island, New York, and other places, there are reports of thousands of nationals voting. | Likewise, images shown by the channel reflected crowds in voting centers in Italy, Sweden and other countries where 29 voting centers were set up. | While here in San Salvador, the general secretary of the Farabundo Martí Front, Oscar Ortiz, denounced violations of the electoral process and called his followers to defend the vote. | Also the president of the Legis…

Lillian Mongeau Hughes, Scheer Post. (2024-02-04). More 'Navigators' Are Helping Women Travel To Have Abortions. popularresistance.org Chloe Bell is a case manager at the National Abortion Federation. She spends her days helping people cover the cost of an abortion and, increasingly, the interstate travel many of them need to get the procedure. | "What price did they quote you?" Bell asked a woman from New Jersey who had called the organization's hotline seeking money to pay for an abortion. Her appointment was the next day. | "They quoted me $500," said the woman, who was five weeks pregnant when she spoke to Bell in November. She gave permission for a journalist to listen to the call on the condition that she not be named. | "We can definitely…

Margaret Kimberley, Black Agenda Report. (2024-02-04). United States Ramps Up War Crimes After ICJ Rules Against Israel. popularresistance.org On December 29, 2023, the Republic of South Africa charged Israel with violating the United Nation's Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide in regards to its assault on the population of Gaza. On January 26, 2024 the International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruled that claims of genocide against Israel are plausible and that the killing of Palestinians in Gaza must end. Despite attempts to obfuscate or to claim an Israeli victory, the meaning of the court ruling could not have been clearer. | The ICJ did not use the word "ceasefire" as many people had hoped, but judges did say that the ki…

marketing (2024-02-04). US, EU Sanctions Aren't Working In Myanmar #MENAFN #Bitcoin #LatestNews #BreakingNews. menafn.com (MENAFN – Asia Times) When Myanmar's military seized back control of the country in February 2021 after a decade-long democratic interlude, the international community reached for a familiar tool: …

mforinoco (2024-02-04). Cuban People Will Debate Measures To Boost the Economy. orinocotribune.com By Alejandra Garcia — Jan 30, 2024 | Cuba needs development, even if it seems impossible amid increasingly adverse international conditions. And it needs to develop without trampling on the most vulnerable but also in being consistent with the world around us which is unstable, marked by inflation, and the exponential increase in essential goods. All of this in world of escalating tensions. | To achieve this, Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel has announced that the entire Cuban people will discuss and analyze the measures recently announced by the government, which include the increase in the price of gasoli…

mforinoco (2024-02-04). Cuban People Will Debate Measures To Boost the Economy. orinocotribune.com By Alejandra Garcia — Jan 30, 2024 | Cuba needs development, even if it seems impossible amid increasingly adverse international conditions. And it needs to develop without trampling on the most vulnerable but also in being consistent with the world around us which is unstable, marked by inflation, and the exponential increase in essential goods. All of this in world of escalating tensions. | To achieve this, Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel has announced that the entire Cuban people will discuss and analyze the measures recently announced by the government, which include the increase in the price of gasoli…

NEO (2024-02-04). Congratulations Bafana Bafana! sanews.gov.za Congratulations Bafana Bafana! | Sport, Arts and Culture Minister, Zizi Kodwa, has congratulated Bafana Bafana on their 2-1 win against Cape Verde on Saturday night. | "To the semifinals we go. Well done Bafana, you have made the nation proud!" the Minister said in a social media post on X. | This as the team faced off against Cape Verde in the Africa Cup of Nations Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament currently underway in Cà¥te d'Ivoire. | With their win, the men's senior national football side are through to the semifinals of the tournament. | "Goalkeeper and captain Ronwen Williams saved four penalti…

NEO (2024-02-04). Congratulations Bafana Bafana! sanews.gov.za Congratulations Bafana Bafana! | Sport, Arts and Culture Minister, Zizi Kodwa, has congratulated Bafana Bafana on their 2-1 win against Cape Verde on Saturday night. | "To the semifinals we go. Well done Bafana, you have made the nation proud!" the Minister said in a social media post on X. | This as the team faced off against Cape Verde in the Africa Cup of Nations Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament currently underway in Cà¥te d'Ivoire. | With their win, the men's senior national football side are through to the semifinals of the tournament. | "Goalkeeper and captain Ronwen Williams saved four penalti…

Peoples Dispatch (2024-02-05). Sinn Féin leader Michelle O'Neill is the First Minister of the North of Ireland. peoplesdispatch.org The power sharing agreement between Democratic Unionist Party and Sinn Féin has put an Irish nationalist at the helm of the North of Ireland for the first time ever…

albawaba (2024-02-05). Yemen's internationally recognized government set to appoint new PM. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- A government

Jordan Atwood (2024-02-05). International inquiry demanded after mass grave uncovered near school yard in Gaza. nationofchange.org "This is precisely why Israel was taken to the International Court of Justice with the accusation that it is committing genocide."

Staff (2024-02-05). President Maduro Announces Cabinet Changes. orinocotribune.com The Venezuelan President, Nicolás Maduro, announced several changes in his Cabinet days before the announcement of the 2024 Presidential Elections schedule. Through his social media accounts, he reported the appointment of Luis Villegas Ramírez as Minister for National Commerce. Dheliz àÅlvarez, who held that position, will become the new Minister for Women and Gender Equality, and Guy Vernaez will become the new Minister for Communes. Alexis Corredor will become the new Minister of the Social Labor Process. | "With the need to continue advancing in the strengthening of the government team, I have decided t…

Tom Coburg (2024-02-05). Is the International Criminal Court (ICC) Prosecutor Karim Khan Compromised? globalresearch.ca

newarab (2024-02-04). Belgium summons Israeli ambassador over bombing of agency. newarab.com Belgium's Minister of Foreign Affairs "I have just summoned the Israeli ambassador to express our strong condemnation of the destruction of Enabel offices in Gaza. Attacks on civilian infrastructure breach the principles of international humanitarian law," Lahbib posted on X. "All parties must adhere to it." | Images shared online showed the build…

Observer R (2024-02-04). BLUE SKY THINKING. sonar21.com An earlier article in this blog (Thinking Outside the Box, by Observer R, January 7, 2024) discussed how the American Establishment has tended to keep following familiar ways of dealing with international issues, even when things were not going well at all. A natural question is what would be some non-familiar ways of thinking? Such thinking is often called 'blue sky' or 'brainstorming' or 'run it up the flagpole and see if anyone salutes' or other similar terms. The blue sky ideas are then refined into something more practical, but still a departure from the usual track. So, based on much current thinking,…

Observer R (2024-02-04). BLUE SKY THINKING. sonar21.com An earlier article in this blog (Thinking Outside the Box, by Observer R, January 7, 2024) discussed how the American Establishment has tended to keep following familiar ways of dealing with international issues, even when things were not going well at all. A natural question is what would be some non-familiar ways of thinking? Such thinking is often called 'blue sky' or 'brainstorming' or 'run it up the flagpole and see if anyone salutes' or other similar terms. The blue sky ideas are then refined into something more practical, but still a departure from the usual track. So, based on much current thinking,…

Shefali Luthra (2024-02-04). These Are the Tools Trump Could Use to Restrict Abortion Access If He's Elected. truthout.org Donald Trump, the front-runner for the Republican presidential nomination, has cast abortion to the background of his campaign and declined calls to champion a national abortion ban. But, if reelected, Trump's tune could change: Without the aid of Congress, the former president would have tools to quickly curtail access to the procedure — and the pressure on him to wield them has already started. |

GABIK (2024-02-05). W Cape Second Chance Matric Programme registration closes on Friday. sanews.gov.za W Cape Second Chance Matric Programme registration closes on Friday | The Western Cape Education Department has encouraged all learners, who want to register for the Second Chance Matric Support Programme, to do so before the closing date of 9 February 2024. | The programme is aimed at those who have not met the requirements to pass the National Senior Certificate (NSC) or the extended Senior Certificate (SC) examinations. | The programme is also open to those who want to improve their results. | "This is a wonderful opportunity to obtain one's NSC and it should not be missed. The content is fresh in the candidat…

NEOB (2024-02-05). President Ramaphosa to engage with youth. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa to engage with youth | President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to hold a Presidential Youth Engagement at the Belhar Sports Centre in Cape Town on Tuesday. | The engagement forms part of the National Youth Development Agency's reflection on the three years since the initiation of the Presidential Employment Stimulus (PES) and Presidential Youth Employment Intervention (PYEI). | "During this engagement, young people will have access to a Training Hub, facilitating interactions with trainers, mentors and peers who have benefited from the intervention. | "Additionally, an Opportunities Hub will sho…

Shefali Luthra (2024-02-04). These Are the Tools Trump Could Use to Restrict Abortion Access If He's Elected. truthout.org Donald Trump, the front-runner for the Republican presidential nomination, has cast abortion to the background of his campaign and declined calls to champion a national abortion ban. But, if reelected, Trump's tune could change: Without the aid of Congress, the former president would have tools to quickly curtail access to the procedure — and the pressure on him to wield them has already started. |

_____ (2024-02-05). Abolishing Nuclear Weapons — No Utopian Dream. transcend.org 28 Jan 2024 – The Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW) went into effect three years ago (on January 22, 2021) making nuclear weapons illegal under international law for the first time in history.

_____ (2024-02-05). 'False', 'Outrageous', 'Antisemitic': ICJ Ruling Infuriates Israeli Officials. transcend.org 26 Jan 2024 – "Israel's commitment to international law is unwavering. Equally unwavering is our sacred commitment to continue to defend our country and defend our people," Netanyahu said after the world's top court ordered Israel to "take all measures within its power" to prevent acts of genocide in Gaza.

_____ (2024-02-05). ICJ on Gaza: Acting against Israel. transcend.org 1 Feb 2024 – We should not be surprised that Israel has defied the International Court of Justice. It has defied it before. Israel has nothing but contempt for international law. It sees itself as above the law.

_____ (2024-02-05). Israel Cannot Hide from the International Court of Justice. transcend.org 29 Jan 2024 – It is easy to be cynical about the international rule of law. When the ICJ declared that Israel is committing genocide against Palestinians, the U.S. State Department said, "We continue to believe that allegations of genocide are unfounded and note the court did not make a finding about genocide or call for a ceasefire in its ruling…"

_____ (2024-02-05). The Transnational Capitalist Class. The Billionaires, the Trillionaires. "Stake Holder Capitalism" and the New World Order. transcend.org 21 Jan 2024 – In 2011, the Great British Class Survey was conducted in collaboration with the University of Manchester, the London School of Economics, and the University of York. The British have always been obsessed with class, so it is not surprising that they would attempt something of this nature.

Action Against Hunger USA (2024-02-05). NGO Statement on Humanitarian Impacts of Potential U.S. FTO Designation in Yemen. reliefweb.int Country: Yemen | Sources: Action Against Hunger USA, Adventist Development and Relief Agency International, CARE International, International Rescue Committee, Islamic Relief, Mercy Corps, Norwegian Refugee Council, Oxfam, Save the Children | Washington D.C, February 5, 2024 — As NGOs responding to the crisis in Yemen, we are deeply concerned over the potential humanitarian consequences of U.S. legislation requiring the designation of Ansar Allah, the de facto authorities for more than 70% of Yemen's population, as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO). The humanitarian community has consistently raised…

albawaba (2024-02-05). Gulf Air launches direct flights to AlUla International Airport. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Gulf Air the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, inaugurated its first flights to AlUla International Airport today. The airline will operate direct flights between Bahrain and AlUla twice a week, starting from February 3rd until March 6th, and from April 10th to April 27th.The Royal Commission for AlUla Governorate aims to establish air connectivity with various international and domestic destinations, making AlUla a global logistics hub in the northwest of the Kingdom. This was reported by the Saudi Arabian official news agency, "SPA."Rami Al-Muallem, Deputy President for Tourism Destinations…

Ann Brown (2024-02-05). Fact Check: Type 2 Diabetes Diagnosis At Age 30 Can Reduce Life Expectancy By Up To 14 Years. moguldom.com Recent research has unveiled alarming statistics regarding the impact of type 2 diabetes on life expectancy, mainly when diagnosed at a younger age. A study conducted by an international team of researchers at the University of Cambridge revealed that individuals diagnosed with type 2 diabetes at the age of 30 might experience an alarming reduction …

Dave DeCamp (2024-02-05). White House Walks Back False Claim That It Notified Iraq Before Launching Airstrikes. news.antiwar.com The White House has walked back a false claim it made about the US notifying the Iraq government before launching a series of airstrikes across eastern Syria and western Iraq on Friday. White House National Security Council spokesman claimed on Friday that the US did inform the Iraqi government, the US's supposed ally in the …

ecns.cn (2024-02-05). China, Brazil agree on multiple-entry 10-year-long visa for their nationals. ecns.cn China and Brazil agreed to grant 10-year visa treatment for their nationals for business, leisure trips and family visits, starting from February 29, 2024, a move to promote China-Brazil economic cooperation and business activities.

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tvbrics (2024-02-04). Cuba and India agree to increase cooperation in the audiovisual sector. tvbrics.com The GAFX 2024 conference demonstrated the South Asian country's interest in strengthening ties with Cuba…

WSWS (2024-02-03). Opposition INDIA electoral bloc in shambles after key partner defects to Modi-led alliance. wsws.org Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and his Janata Dal (United) party ditched the Congress Party-led INDIA electoral bloc last Sunday and immediately re-entered the National Democratic Alliance of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Hindu supremacist BJP.

Angela (2024-02-03). Saturday 2/3: Webinar: From Turtle Island to Kashmir to Palestine: Settler Colonialism is a Crime. indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-02-04). Symptoms that may require a consultation with a cardiologist. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org MANKATO, Minn. — As people age, many start to experience more aches and pains throughout their bodies. While many symptoms can be chalked up to the natural aging process, it's important to pay special attention to the cardiovascular system. "Heart Month is a great time of year to remind people that not all symptoms are created equal when it comes to our cardiovascular health," says Vinayak Nagaraja, M.B.B.S., interventional cardiologist at Mayo Clinic Health System….

CADTM International (2024-02-04). CADTM International supports the general strike in Argentina on 24 January 2024 and the popular uprising against debt. cadtm.org

CADTM, Eric Toussaint (2024-02-04). Éric Toussaint argues in favour of a law against vulture funds at the French National Assembly. cadtm.org

DikelediM (2024-02-04). Good start to second voter registration weekend. sanews.gov.za Good start to second voter registration weekend | The Electoral Commission has announced that 304 221 voters have visited voting stations in the initial hours of the first day of the second voter registration weekend. | This was ahead of the country's 2024 National and Provincial Elections. | Of these, 55 019 were persons who were registering for the first time. | "The Electoral Commission is pleased to report that the second registration weekend for the imminent 2024 National and Provincial Elections got off to a good start. | "This early turnout not only sets a positive tone for the registration period but als…

DikelediM (2024-02-04). National minimum wage increases. sanews.gov.za National minimum wage increases | Employment and Labour Minister Thulas Nxesi has announced a new National Minimum Wage (NMW) determination which will go up from R25,42 to R27,58 for each ordinary hour worked. | In a statement on Saturday, the Department of Employment and Labour said the new NMW will come into effect from 1 March 2024. | "The National Minimum Wage determination also includes the vulnerable sectors of farm workers and the domestic workers — whom since 2022 were aligned with the NMW rates. | "However, the workers employed on an expanded public works programme are entitled to a minimum wage of…

EarthRights International (2024-02-04). WORLD BANK GROUP INSTITUTION AGREES TO SETTLE CASE ALLEGING IT ABETTED MURDER. cadtm.org

ecns.cn (2024-02-04). Comicomment: With Texas standoff highlighting divided U.S., is a 'national divorce' looming for America?>. ecns.cn

ecns.cn (2024-02-04). No. 1 Central Document details rural vitalization strategy. ecns.cn Central authorities have unveiled a more detailed "road map" for the national rural vitalization strategy in its annual No 1 Central Document, Xinhua News Agency reported on Saturday.

ecns.cn (2024-02-04). 30th Int'l Dinosaur Lantern Show kicks off in Zigong. ecns.cn Lantern shows in Zigong can be traced back to the Tang (618-907) and Song (960-1279) dynasties, which have developed into an international cultural activity with performances and night markets since 1987.

Lillian Mongeau Hughes, Scheer Post. (2024-02-04). More 'Navigators' Are Helping Women Travel To Have Abortions. popularresistance.org Chloe Bell is a case manager at the National Abortion Federation. She spends her days helping people cover the cost of an abortion and, increasingly, the interstate travel many of them need to get the procedure. | "What price did they quote you?" Bell asked a woman from New Jersey who had called the organization's hotline seeking money to pay for an abortion. Her appointment was the next day. | "They quoted me $500," said the woman, who was five weeks pregnant when she spoke to Bell in November. She gave permission for a journalist to listen to the call on the condition that she not be named. | "We can definitely…

Margaret Kimberley, Black Agenda Report. (2024-02-04). United States Ramps Up War Crimes After ICJ Rules Against Israel. popularresistance.org On December 29, 2023, the Republic of South Africa charged Israel with violating the United Nation's Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide in regards to its assault on the population of Gaza. On January 26, 2024 the International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruled that claims of genocide against Israel are plausible and that the killing of Palestinians in Gaza must end. Despite attempts to obfuscate or to claim an Israeli victory, the meaning of the court ruling could not have been clearer. | The ICJ did not use the word "ceasefire" as many people had hoped, but judges did say that the ki…

MEE staff (2024-02-04). US national security adviser refuses to rule out attacks on Iran. middleeasteye.net US national security adviser refuses to rule out attacks on Iran | Jake Sullivan said the US would continue to 'respond forcefully' to attacks on US interests | Sun, 02/04/2024 – 14: 45 | US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan addresses the assembly at the World Economic Forum annual meeting in Davos, on 16 January 2024 (Fabrice Coffrini/AFP) | US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan has refused…

mforinoco (2024-02-04). Cuban People Will Debate Measures To Boost the Economy. orinocotribune.com By Alejandra Garcia — Jan 30, 2024 | Cuba needs development, even if it seems impossible amid increasingly adverse international conditions. And it needs to develop without trampling on the most vulnerable but also in being consistent with the world around us which is unstable, marked by inflation, and the exponential increase in essential goods. All of this in world of escalating tensions. | To achieve this, Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel has announced that the entire Cuban people will discuss and analyze the measures recently announced by the government, which include the increase in the price of gasoli…

NEO (2024-02-04). Congratulations Bafana Bafana! sanews.gov.za Congratulations Bafana Bafana! | Sport, Arts and Culture Minister, Zizi Kodwa, has congratulated Bafana Bafana on their 2-1 win against Cape Verde on Saturday night. | "To the semifinals we go. Well done Bafana, you have made the nation proud!" the Minister said in a social media post on X. | This as the team faced off against Cape Verde in the Africa Cup of Nations Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament currently underway in Cà¥te d'Ivoire. | With their win, the men's senior national football side are through to the semifinals of the tournament. | "Goalkeeper and captain Ronwen Williams saved four penalti…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-02-04). What do you know about pancreatitis? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas, a long, flat gland that lies horizontally behind your stomach. The pancreas produces enzymes for digestion and hormones that regulate the way your body processes sugar. About 275,000 hospital stays for acute pancreatitis occur in the U.S. each year, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Disease. Chronic pancreatitis is less common, with about 86,000 hospital stays per year. And although pancreatitis is rare in children,…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-02-04). New Mayo Clinic stem cell research to take flight into space. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Update 1-30-24: According to NASA, a successful launch occurred at 12: 07 EST. The spacecraft is scheduled to link with the International Space Station during the early morning hours of Feb.1. Update 1-29-24: NASA has moved the launch of this mission to Tuesday, Jan. 30, subject to weather conditions and other factors. You can watch for updates by following NASA's launch schedule. Video assets with Dr. Zubair have been added below. A Mayo Clinic research experiment…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-02-04). Médica Sur marks 10th anniversary as member of Mayo Clinic Care Network. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org MEXICO CITY and ROCHESTER, Minn. — Ten years ago, Médica Sur became the first international member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network, a select group of institutions worldwide that have access to Mayo Clinic knowledge, expertise and resources. That relationship became the starting point for a collaboration that has grown over time. After becoming a care network member, Médica Sur began accessing Mayo's expertise so they could provide patients with more of the care they…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-02-04). Donations needed: Nation's blood supply critically low. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Severe weather across many parts of the country has caused a lot of problems, but one effect you may not have heard about is on the nation's blood supply. According to the American Red Cross, the nation's blood supply is critically low. The organization reports that the weather has caused many blood drives to be canceled and made it harder for the Red Cross to move supplies around to meet needs. January is National Blood…

Observer R (2024-02-04). BLUE SKY THINKING. sonar21.com An earlier article in this blog (Thinking Outside the Box, by Observer R, January 7, 2024) discussed how the American Establishment has tended to keep following familiar ways of dealing with international issues, even when things were not going well at all. A natural question is what would be some non-familiar ways of thinking? Such thinking is often called 'blue sky' or 'brainstorming' or 'run it up the flagpole and see if anyone salutes' or other similar terms. The blue sky ideas are then refined into something more practical, but still a departure from the usual track. So, based on much current thinking,…

albawaba (2024-02-03). ICJ greenlights probe into alleged genocide in eastern Ukraine. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has greenlit an investigation into Ukraine's claim that Russia committed genocide against the Russian-speaking population in eastern Ukraine. The court, led by U.S. judge Joan Donoghue and consisting of a 16-judge panel, will specifically focus on determining if the alleged genocide took place in the Donetsk and Luhansk regions, currently under Russian control.However, the ICJ ruled that it lacks jurisdiction over Ukraine's broader claim, which accuses Russia of violating the United Nations Genocide Convention by invading the country.The case originated from Rus…

Angela (2024-02-03). Sunday 2/11: Webinar: South Africa v Israel — The International Coalition Against Genocide. indybay.org

CADTM International (2024-02-03). CADTM International supports the general strike in Argentina on 24 January 2024 and the popular uprising against debt. cadtm.org

CADTM, Eric Toussaint (2024-02-03). Éric Toussaint argues in favour of a law against vulture funds at the French National Assembly. cadtm.org

CARE International (2024-02-03). oPt: Civilians are in crisis in Gaza — Donors must restore funds for UNRWA. reliefweb.int Country: occupied Palestinian territory | Sources: CARE International, InterAction, International Rescue Committee, Mercy Corps, Norwegian Refugee Council, Oxfam, Refugees International, Save the Children | Joint statement from humanitarian NGOs | February 3, 2024 — The U.S. decision to temporarily pause funding for UNRWA will dramatically weaken the backbone of the humanitarian response for 2.2 million Palestinians in Gaza. It is important to ensure a thorough investigation into the grave allegations by the Israeli government that 12 UNRWA employees directly participated in the heinous attacks on Octobe…

EarthRights International (2024-02-03). WORLD BANK GROUP INSTITUTION AGREES TO SETTLE CASE ALLEGING IT ABETTED MURDER. cadtm.org

ecns.cn (2024-02-03). HK officials clarify fallacies over legislation of Article 23. ecns.cn Hong Kong on Tuesday began a monthlong public consultation about the legislation of Article 23, by way of introducing a new piece of legislation titled Safeguarding National Security Ordinance.

ecns.cn (2024-02-03). Lionel Messi arrives in Hong Kong with Inter Miami. ecns.cn Argentinian football star Lionel Messi and his Inter Miami team arrived at the Hong Kong International Airport on Friday.

Editor (2024-02-03). More 'Navigators' Are Helping Women Travel to Have Abortions. scheerpost.com By Lillian Mongeau Hughes / KFF Health News Chloe Bell is a case manager at the National Abortion Federation. She spends her days helping people cover the cost of an abortion and, increasingly, the interstate travel many of them need to get the procedure. "What price did they quote you?" Bell asked a woman from New …

Eric Zuesse (2024-02-03). "Victoria Nuland — she's the real ruler of Ukraine" dissidentvoice.org Alexander Mercouris has perhaps the best track-record of all prognosticators on the important international news-stories, and this very much includes on the important news stories regarding the Ukraine crisis, not only since Russia's invasion of Ukraine started on 24 February 2022, but going all the way back to 2016 when he first reported. And, more …

guest author (2024-02-03). Venezuelan analyst: Lenin on 'Socialism and War'. workers.org A message from Rodríguez Gelfenstein, a political analyst and former Venezuelan diplomat and official, to the International Assembly against Imperialism in Solidarity with Palestine on Jan. 21 in New York City. Sergio Rodriguez Gelfenstein, the author. Amid the horror exposed by Israel's colonial-imperialist aggression against the Palestinian people, we commemorate . . . |

International Federation of Red Cross, Red Crescent Societies (2024-02-03). DR Congo: Democratic Republic of Congo: Floods – DREF Operational Update, n ∞MDRCD042. reliefweb.int Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo | Source: International Federation of Red Cross And Red Crescent Societies | Please refer to the attached file. | What happened, where and when? | The Democratic Republic of Congo experienced extreme floods with its worst overflow of the Congo River in 60 years. The severe floods follows weeks of heavy rainfall since late November leading to riverine and pluvial floods in several provinces along the river and beyond. On December 29, 2023, the Government of the Republic of Congo had already issued an alert for the level of the Congo River, with a flood of 5.94m. As o…

International Organization for Migration (2024-02-03). Displacement Tracking Matrix – Mozambique, Emergency Tracking Tool (ETT) Movement Alert 93, Mecufi, Metuge, Macomia, and Mueda Districts, Cabo Delgado, Mozambique 03 February 2024. reliefweb.int Country: Mozambique | Source: International Organization for Migration | Please refer to the attached Infographic. | Between 22 January to 02 of February 2024, a series of attacks in villages across Mecufi and Macomia, triggered the displacement 2,621. Of the total individuals displaced, 132 families with 426 individuals have taken refuge in displacement centers of Mueda (Imbuhu, Mpeme), 17 families with 76 individuals have taken refuge in displacement centers of Macomia (Nanga A and Nanga B), and 17 families with 61 individuals have taken refuge in displacement centers of Metuge (Naminaue). | During this r…

Kate Hudson, Counter Punch. (2024-02-03). The Unthinkable Looms: Nuclear-Armed Israel Is At War. popularresistance.org The attack on Yemen by US, Britain and other forces is a dangerous escalation of the war in the Middle East. The attack is intended to halt the Houthi support for the people of Gaza that has taken the form of attacks on Israel-bound shipping. But as the Houthis have made clear, the attacks will not end their support for the Palestinians. | The only way to stop this unfolding and escalating conflict in the Middle East, is to stop the war on Gaza: to implement an immediate and permanent ceasefire and to ensure freedom and sovereignty for Palestine, as enshrined in UN resolutions and international law.

Kit Klarenberg (2024-02-03). Sacha Baron Cohen's Borat Paved the Way for Israel's Slaughter in Gaza. orinocotribune.com By Kit Klarenberg — Jan 30, 2024 | In the wake of the International Court of Justice's (ICJ) landmark ruling in a case brought by South Africa against Israel, which found the Jewish state could be committing genocide in Gaza and must immediately cease its indiscriminate, industrial-scale slaughter of unarmed, innocent Palestinians of all ages, many Western journalists, politicians, pundits and influencers have changed their tune on the savagery. Or at least gone eerily silent, having previously whitewashed, legitimized, or even outright endorsed a twenty-first-century Holocaust. | This abrupt volte-face cann…

krish-rad_ind (2024-02-03). National week of action: Stop U.S./Israeli genocide in Gaza! fightbacknews.org

Michael Steven Smith, The Indypendent. (2024-02-03). The ICJ's Genocide Ruling Against Israel Is Well-Deserved. popularresistance.org Historically the two effective canards advanced by antisemites about the Jews were that they killed Christ and they killed Christian children for their blood to use to make matzoh, the unleavened bread that is central to the Passover celebration. | The notion that the Jews killed Christ, that they committed the crime of deicide, was spread by the Catholic Church and not rescinded until 1965. The charge of ritual killing of children to make matzoh fell on its face because of the ridiculousness of the assertion. | But this time, because Israel has succeeded in identifying Judaism with Zionism, the International Cou…

Mick Kelly, Fight Back News!. (2024-02-03). National Week Of Action: Stop US/Israeli Genocide In Gaza! popularresistance.org The U.S. Palestinian Community Network (USPCN), the National Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression (NAARPR), and National Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) call for a week of action against the U.S./Israeli genocide in Gaza from February 5 to 11. | The call for the week of actions comes at a time when President Biden states the U.S. is going to step up its military intervention in the Middle East. | A statement from the groups initiating the week of protests states, "The people of Palestine are fighting for their liberation and the people of Yemen are standing with them. The U.S. government is se…

newarab (2024-02-03). Belgium summons Israeli ambassador over bombing of agency. newarab.com Belgium's Minister of Foreign Affairs "I have just summoned the Israeli ambassador to express our strong condemnation of the destruction of Enabel offices in Gaza. Attacks on civilian infrastructure breach the principles of international humanitarian law," Lahbib posted on X. "All parties must adhere to it." | Images shared online showed the build…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-02-03). What do you know about pancreatitis? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas, a long, flat gland that lies horizontally behind your stomach. The pancreas produces enzymes for digestion and hormones that regulate the way your body processes sugar. About 275,000 hospital stays for acute pancreatitis occur in the U.S. each year, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Disease. Chronic pancreatitis is less common, with about 86,000 hospital stays per year. And although pancreatitis is rare in children,…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-02-03). New Mayo Clinic stem cell research to take flight into space. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Update 1-30-24: According to NASA, a successful launch occurred at 12: 07 EST. The spacecraft is scheduled to link with the International Space Station during the early morning hours of Feb.1. Update 1-29-24: NASA has moved the launch of this mission to Tuesday, Jan. 30, subject to weather conditions and other factors. You can watch for updates by following NASA's launch schedule. Video assets with Dr. Zubair have been added below. A Mayo Clinic research experiment…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-02-03). Médica Sur marks 10th anniversary as member of Mayo Clinic Care Network. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org MEXICO CITY and ROCHESTER, Minn. — Ten years ago, Médica Sur became the first international member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network, a select group of institutions worldwide that have access to Mayo Clinic knowledge, expertise and resources. That relationship became the starting point for a collaboration that has grown over time. After becoming a care network member, Médica Sur began accessing Mayo's expertise so they could provide patients with more of the care they…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-02-03). Donations needed: Nation's blood supply critically low. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Severe weather across many parts of the country has caused a lot of problems, but one effect you may not have heard about is on the nation's blood supply. According to the American Red Cross, the nation's blood supply is critically low. The organization reports that the weather has caused many blood drives to be canceled and made it harder for the Red Cross to move supplies around to meet needs. January is National Blood…

Orinoco Tribune 2 (2024-02-03). South Africa: All Nations Must Ban Aid To Israel. orinocotribune.com All countries must refrain from supporting Israel's military in light of last week's International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruling concerning the war in Gaza, as they could be making themselves accomplices to genocide, South African Foreign Minister Naledi Pandor has argued. | "The finding, we think, makes it clear that it is plausible that genocide is taking place against the Palestinian people in Gaza," Pandor

Patricia Harrity (2024-02-03). The First Casualty of War Is Truth. And Propaganda is the First Weapon Used in Times of War. expose-news.com "Propaganda is the way the ruling classes get the working classes to march off to war and how the billionaire CEOs of the multinational big Pharma, Big Medicine corporations (and Bill Gates, …

Sandeep B Maharaj, Darleen Y Franco, Terence A R Seemungal (2024-02-03). Correspondence] Consideration for selecting international commissioners. thelancet.com We, the authors of the letter Not allowed to speak—another let-down for the Caribbean people,1 wish to acknowledge the appointment of a commissioner with Caribbean roots on the O'Neill—Lancet Commission on Racism, Structural Discrimination, and Global Health.2 We believe that Commissioner Alissa Trotz will do our region proud given her background.

Sara Flounders (2024-02-03). Solidarity with Palestine sparks a global upsurge. workers.org Sara Flounders (WW Photo: Joe Piette) Flounders is a contributing editor of Workers World newspaper and co-director of the International Action Center. She presented these remarks at the International Assembly against Imperialism and in solidarity with Palestine on Jan. 21, in New York city. Flounders began her talk, on which . . . |

WSWS (2024-02-03). DeSantis pledges 1,000 Florida National Guard troops in support of Texas Gov. Abbott's anti-migrant campaign. wsws.org After Trump ordered Republicans to support Abbott's usurpation of federal authority at the US-Mexico border, DeSantis pledged to send National Guard and Florida Guard soldiers.

Bharat Dogra (2024-02-03). The Difference Between Common Perception and Reality Regarding the Ukraine Conflict. globalresearch.ca

WSWS (2024-02-03). Sri Lankan Collective of Workers Action Committees hold public meeting to defend victimised electricity employees. wsws.org The meeting unanimously passed a resolution condemning the government's attacks on Ceylon Electricity Board workers and demanded the immediate and unconditional reinstatement of all suspended workers.

EDWIN (2024-02-02). Six suspects arrested for human trafficking. sanews.gov.za Six suspects arrested for human trafficking | A multi-disciplinary team consisting of various units within the South African Police Service (SAPS), led by the Anti-Kidnapping Task Team, has arrested six suspects on suspicion of human trafficking and kidnapping in Mayfair, Johannesburg. | The six men are expected to face charges of human trafficking, sex trafficking, kidnapping and extortion. They are expected to appear before court today. | Two Indian women, aged between 20 and 24 years, have since been rescued. | The team, consisting of private security, received intelligence on a Johannesburg-based human traffi…

Staff (2024-02-02). A decade of educational challenges for Muslims in India. muslimmirror.com By: Sumna Sadaqat Education provides the impetus to think critically and thus shapes an individual's personality and gives the ability to constructively and assertively voice opinions. As a student, one hopes to attain education in order to learn new concepts, and expose oneself to ideals necessary for leading a fair and purposeful life. On the …

Fran Quigley, Scheer Post. (2024-02-01). Our Housing Crisis Is Literally Killing People. popularresistance.org Last week, my students and I worked with several unhoused persons who had been recently living in dangerous, unhealthy apartments or homes in our community of Indianapolis. One, a young mother of a toddler with another baby soon on the way, had just left a home where eight people across three generations were living. The house had no central heat, so space heaters were the only source of warmth during a month when the temperature dipped below zero for several days. Those heaters and everything else electrical in the house were linked to a complex web of extension cords connected to a solitary working outlet.

geo.tv (2024-02-01). Pannun 'murder-for-hire' plot shakes US-India relations. geo.tv US blocks $3 billion drone sale to India until 'meaningful investigation' of Pannun assassination conspiracy…

geo.tv (2024-02-01). Pannun 'murder-for-hire' plot shakes US-India relations. geo.tv US blocks $3 bn drone sale to India until 'meaningful investigation' of Pannun assassination conspiracy…

infobrics (2024-02-01). Thakur Family Foundation takes aim at Indian medicines to protect US pharmaceutical profits. infobrics.org India poses a great threat to US pharmaceutical dominance.

infobrics (2024-02-01). BRICS+: An Impressive Enlargement. infobrics.org At the dawn of 2024, from January 1, five more countries became full members of the BRICS, a transnational association, which until then consisted of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, and thus became BRICS+ (BRICS Plus), totaling ten countries…

infobrics (2024-02-01). BRICS Expanded So What Next. infobrics.org The BRICS group, initially comprising Brazil, Russia, India, and China, emerged as a forum for discussion and policy cooperation among key rising market nations…

newarab (2024-02-01). With Ram temple, Modi edges India closer to a Hindu state. newarab.com The highly publicised inauguration of the Ram Mandir, or The inauguration

Pressenza IPA (2024-02-01). Remembering the enormous legacy of a "Great Soul". pressenza.com On 30 January 1948, Mahatma Gandhi, a pivotal leader in the liberation of India from British rule and a living example of active nonviolence, was assassinated at the age of 78 by a Hindu fanatic. | As a lawyer and activist, he inspired his early struggle for the defense of his fellow countrymen, discriminated against and mistreated in South Africa, with a combination of Hindu culture, the ideas of the Russian Christian anarchist Tolstoy, and the action of civil disobedience advocated by the American writer Henry David Thoreau. | On his return to India in 1915, he began the movement that the world would come to kn…

tvbrics (2024-02-02). India's Finance Ministry: The country's economy to grow by 7 per cent in the next financial year. tvbrics.com This forecast has been made on the basis of strong domestic demand…

ecns.cn (2024-02-01). China overtakes India to become the world's largest gold jewelry consumer in 2023. ecns.cn China's consumption of gold jewelry overtook India to become the world's top gold jewelry consumer in 2023, becoming the main engine of growth globally as demand has recovered post-pandemic.

Staff (2024-02-01). 'Varanasi court judgement is violation of Places of Worship Act': Asaduddin Owaisi. muslimmirror.com New Delhi : All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) president Asaduddin Owaisi said that the judgement by the Varanasi court to allow Hindu devotees to offer prayers inside the 'Vyas Ka Tekhana' area inside the Gyanvapi mosque complex was a violation of the Places of Worship Act. Asaduddin Owaisi said, "The judge who gave the decision …

tvbrics (2024-02-01). India and the UAE sign a bilateral investment treaty. tvbrics.com The decision will have a positive impact on investment inflow from abroad and on job creation…

People's Dispatch. (2024-02-02). Chicago Becomes Largest City In US To Demand A Ceasefire In Gaza. popularresistance.org On January 31, Chicago became the largest city to formally call for a ceasefire in Israel's war on Gaza. Riding on a wave of massive grassroots support from unions and students, the city of Chicago voted in favor of a resolution calling for an unconditional ceasefire. With a tie in City Council (23 for and 23 against), Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson cast the tie-breaking vote and the resolution passed, to the cheers of constituents gathered in City Hall. | For days, hundreds of students have been occupying the City Hall of Chicago, demanding that the council pass the resolution. Ahead of the vote, the Chicago mayo…

Staff (2024-02-02). Akhunji Masjid: A 800 years old Mosque in Delhi declared as 'encroachment' and demolished. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror Staff In a distressing and egregious disregard for human rights, the Akhunji Masjid, a 13th-century mosque located in Mehrauli, merely 400 meters from the iconic Qutub Minar, was ruthlessly demolished by the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) which is tasked with the development of commercial land in the national capital. DDA carried out …

Staff (2024-02-01). SC reserves verdict on minority status of AMU. muslimmirror.com New Delhi : The Supreme Court on Thursday reserved its verdict on the minority status of Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), after days of heated debate. A seven-judge bench headed by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud heard the arguments put forth by the rival sides over eight days. The bench also comprises justices Sanjiv Khanna, Surya …

Staff (2024-02-02). Hindu side announces schedule of five 'aartis' in Gyanvapi complex. muslimmirror.com Varanasi : Even as the legal battle over the Hindu religious ceremonies being performed at the Gyanvapi mosque-Shringar Gauri complex after a Varanasi court allowed worship at the disputed site intensifies, the Hindu side has announced a schedule of five 'aartis' that will be held on a daily basis in the basement. Advocate Vishnu Shankar …

Staff (2024-02-01). Another Babri Masjid in making? After court order, Hindus perform midnight puja, aarti in basement of Gyanvapi mosque. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror Desk Following a Varanasi court's decision permitting Hindus to conduct prayers in the basement of Gyanvapi, the Kashi Vishwanath Trust promptly initiated the rituals. In the early hours of Thursday, puja and aarti were carried out, complying with the court's directive, as confirmed by Advocate Vishnu Shankar Jain, representing the Hindu side …

Staff (2024-02-01). Another Babri Masjid in making? After court order, Hindus perform midnight puja in basement of Gyanvapi mosque. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror Desk Following a Varanasi court's decision permitting Hindus to conduct prayers in the basement of Gyanvapi, the Kashi Vishwanath Trust promptly initiated the rituals. In the early hours of Thursday, puja and aarti were carried out, complying with the court's directive, as confirmed by Advocate Vishnu Shankar Jain, representing the Hindu side …

Staff (2024-02-01). Gyanvapi case: Muslim side files plea in Allahabad HC against puja in basement. muslimmirror.com Varanasi : The Anjuman Intezamia Masjid Committee, which manages Gyanvapi mosque in Varanasi, has moved the Allahabad High Court challenging the Varanasi district court's order which allowed Hindus to perform prayers in the southern cellar of the mosque. The Muslim side has also filed a plea in district court seeking a stay for 15 days …

Angela (2024-02-02). Saturday 2/3: Webinar: From Turtle Island to Kashmir to Palestine: Settler Colonialism is a Crime. indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…

Angela (2024-02-01). Saturday 2/3: Webinar: From Turtle Island to Kashmir to Palestine: Settler Colonialism is a Crime. indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…

Staff (2024-02-01). Shibli Residential Coaching Academy: Nurturing UPSC aspirants for success. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror Network Nestled in the historic city of Azamgarh, Uttar Pradesh, Shibli Residential Coaching Academy stands as a beacon of hope for UPSC aspirants across the nation. Established with a vision to empower and guide students towards a bright future in civil services, the academy offers a holistic approach to UPSC preparation, combining …

Sandeep B Maharaj, Darleen Y Franco, Terence A R Seemungal (2024-02-03). Correspondence] Consideration for selecting international commissioners. thelancet.com We, the authors of the letter Not allowed to speak—another let-down for the Caribbean people,1 wish to acknowledge the appointment of a commissioner with Caribbean roots on the O'Neill—Lancet Commission on Racism, Structural Discrimination, and Global Health.2 We believe that Commissioner Alissa Trotz will do our region proud given her background.

albawaba (2024-02-02). White History Month trends on social media during Black History Month sparking outrage. albawaba.com A controversial hashtag, #WhiteHistoryMonth, has gone viral on social media platforms such as Twitter and TikTok during February, which is celebrated as Black History Month in the United States.The hashtag, which appears to be a sarcastic response to the recognition of the historical contributions and struggles of African Americans, has been used by some users to mock, trivialize, or deny the existence of racism and oppression against Black people.February 1st is the first day of Black History Month. | Here's the AMAZING poem by National Youth Poet Laureate Amanda Gorman, "The Hill We Climb," read by her at the i…

Alina Ramos Martin (2024-02-02). Low vaccination rates against Covid-19 in Italy. plenglish.com Rome, Feb 2 (Prensa Latina) The national vaccination campaign against Covid-19 in Italy, aimed mainly at people over 60 years of age, was described as "a sensational failure," given the low coverage achieved so far.

Amnesty International (2024-02-02). Amnesty International: "States that have suspended funding to UNRWA should reverse their decision" pressenza.com At least 11 states have decided to suspend funding to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), following allegations that some staff were involved in the attacks perpetrated by Hamas on October 7 in southern Israel. This decision deals a severe blow to the over two million refugees in the occupied Gaza Strip, for whom UNRWA represents the only lifeline. | Amnesty International urges these states to reverse their decision and refrain from suspending funding to the Agency."It is deeply disconcerting — indeed, inhumane — that several governments have m…

Angela (2024-02-02). Sunday 2/11: Webinar: South Africa v Israel — The International Coalition Against Genocide. indybay.org

CADTM International (2024-02-02). CADTM International supports the general strike in Argentina on 24 January 2024 and the popular uprising against debt. cadtm.org

CADTM, Eric Toussaint (2024-02-02). Éric Toussaint argues in favour of a law against vulture funds at the French National Assembly. cadtm.org

David Schultz (2024-02-02). The Corporate American Media Distortion of the ICJ Israel Genocide Case. counterpunch.org Corporate American media distorted and dismissed the South African genocide case brought against Israel in the International Court of Justice (ICJ). It did so both prior to the decision by the ICJ and afterward. The Israeli-Hamas conflict is a tragedy on many scores. But for many, the Israeli response was unwarranted, leading some to argue

EarthRights International (2024-02-02). WORLD BANK GROUP INSTITUTION AGREES TO SETTLE CASE ALLEGING IT ABETTED MURDER. cadtm.org

ecns.cn (2024-02-02). Shanghai vows more efforts to assist global trade, foreign businesses. ecns.cn Shanghai will continue making efforts in key areas, including better facilitating international trade and foreign business in the city, deepening the high-level opening-up of the free trade zone, accelerating the development of the pilot zone for Silk Road e-commerce cooperation.

ecns.cn (2024-02-02). HK officials clarify fallacies over legislation of Article 23. ecns.cn Hong Kong on Tuesday began a monthlong public consultation about the legislation of Article 23, by way of introducing a new piece of legislation titled Safeguarding National Security Ordinance.

GABIK (2024-02-02). Over 32 000 beds registered on NSFAS platforms available for students. sanews.gov.za Over 32 000 beds registered on NSFAS platforms available for students | Out of the 40 522 beds registered on the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) platforms at Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges, 32 272 have been accredited and are available for registered NSFAS-funded students. | NSFAS Acting Board Chairperson, Professor Laurens Van Staden, said about 8 250 registered beds on NSFAS platforms in TVET colleges are in the process of being accredited. | "For universities, out of the total of 72 241 beds registered, 43 581 have been accredited and are available for registered NSFA…

Gabisile (2024-02-02). Condolences for Tony Cedras. sanews.gov.za Condolences for Tony Cedras | The Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport says it has learnt of the passing of internationally renowned jazz artist Anthony 'Tony' Cedras. | Cedras passed away on 29 January 2024 after a battle with emphysema. | In 2022, the Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport bestowed the Ministerial Legacy Award on Cedras in recognition of his outstanding achievements and contribution to South African music and jazz in particular, during the pre-democracy era. | Born in Elsies River, Cape Town, Cedras was a sought-after session player who toured the world as part…

Ileana Ferrer Fonte (2024-02-02). National Ballet of Cuba convenes International Summer Workshop. plenglish.com Havana, Feb 2 (Prensa Latina) The Dance Department of the National Ballet of Cuba (BNC), directed by Viengsay Valdés, convened an International Summer Workshop on technique, style, and interpretive concepts in this Cuban school.

Joe Lauria, Consortium News. (2024-02-02). International Court Of Justice Rules Against Ukraine On Terrorism, MH17. popularresistance.org The World Court ruled on Wednesday that Russia did not finance terrorism in its defense of separatists in Ukraine and the court refused to find Russia guilty of downing Malaysian Airlines Flight 17 as Ukraine had asked. | The case was brought to the ICJ by Ukraine in 2017, three years after the U.S.-backed coup in Kiev overthrew the democratically-elected President Viktor Yanukovych. | When Russian speakers in Donbass rebelled against the unconstitutional change in government that they had voted for, the coup leaders in 2014 launched what it called an "anti-terrorist" military operation to put down the rebellion.

Kerry Smith (2024-02-02). Niger nationalises its water, terminates contract with French firm Veolia. greenleft.org.au The Nigerien government has decided to nationalise the operation of its drinking water, ending its contract with the French Veolia Group, reports Kerry Smith.

Linda Pentz Gunter (2024-02-02). What a Turkey: Hinkley Point C Costs Hit a New High. counterpunch.org The Great Mosque of Mecca is considered the most expensive building in the world at $115.2 billion. Right behind it comes….a nuclear power plant! The two-reactor 3,260MW Hinkley Point C nuclear site still under construction in the UK will now cost at least £46 billion ($59 billion) according to the latest figures released by its developer,

Luis Linares Petrov (2024-02-02). Chile's Unitary Central of Workers ratifies call for strike. plenglish.com Santiago de Chile, February 2 (Prensa Latina) The Unitary Central of Workers (CUT), Chile's main union organization, maintains its call for a national strike on April 11th in demand of more jobs, social security and increased pensions.

Monica Moorehead (2024-02-02). 'Palestine has taken center stage in the world struggle against imperialism'. workers.org Excerpted from a talk given by Monica Moorehead, a Workers World newspaper managing editor and editor of "Marxism, Reparations and the Black Freedom Struggle,"at a panel she chaired on"Voices and Defenders of the Palestinian Resistance"during the International Assembly against Imperialism in Solidarity with Palestine. It was held on Jan. 21 . . . |

Neal Meyer, Federico Fuentes (2024-02-02). United States: 'We are living through a resurgence in labour struggles'. greenleft.org.au Neal Meyer a national leader of Bread & Roses (B&R), a caucus of Marxist activists in the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) speaks to Green Left's Federico Fuentes about the recent rise in labour activism in the United States.

News Desk, The Cradle. (2024-02-02). Iraqi Parliament Calling To Ditch US Dollar For Oil Trade. popularresistance.org The Finance Committee in the Iraqi parliament made a statement on 31 January calling for the sale of oil in currencies other than the US dollar, aiming to counter US sanctions on the Iraqi banking system. | "The US Treasury still uses the pretext of money laundering to impose sanctions on Iraqi banks. This requires a national stance to put an end to these arbitrary decisions," the statement said. | "Imposing sanctions on Iraqi banks undermines and obstructs Central Bank efforts to stabilize the dollar exchange rate and reduce the selling gap between official and parallel rates," it added.

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-02-02). What do you know about pancreatitis? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas, a long, flat gland that lies horizontally behind your stomach. The pancreas produces enzymes for digestion and hormones that regulate the way your body processes sugar. About 275,000 hospital stays for acute pancreatitis occur in the U.S. each year, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Disease. Chronic pancreatitis is less common, with about 86,000 hospital stays per year. And although pancreatitis is rare in children,…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-02-02). New Mayo Clinic stem cell research to take flight into space. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Update 1-30-24: According to NASA, a successful launch occurred at 12: 07 EST. The spacecraft is scheduled to link with the International Space Station during the early morning hours of Feb.1. Update 1-29-24: NASA has moved the launch of this mission to Tuesday, Jan. 30, subject to weather conditions and other factors. You can watch for updates by following NASA's launch schedule. Video assets with Dr. Zubair have been added below. A Mayo Clinic research experiment…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-02-02). Médica Sur marks 10th anniversary as member of Mayo Clinic Care Network. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org MEXICO CITY and ROCHESTER, Minn. — Ten years ago, Médica Sur became the first international member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network, a select group of institutions worldwide that have access to Mayo Clinic knowledge, expertise and resources. That relationship became the starting point for a collaboration that has grown over time. After becoming a care network member, Médica Sur began accessing Mayo's expertise so they could provide patients with more of the care they…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-02-02). Donations needed: Nation's blood supply critically low. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Severe weather across many parts of the country has caused a lot of problems, but one effect you may not have heard about is on the nation's blood supply. According to the American Red Cross, the nation's blood supply is critically low. The organization reports that the weather has caused many blood drives to be canceled and made it harder for the Red Cross to move supplies around to meet needs. January is National Blood…

nosihle (2024-02-02). De Berg Nature Reserve declared 30th Ramsar site. sanews.gov.za De Berg Nature Reserve declared 30th Ramsar site | The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Barbara Creecy, has welcomed the declaration of De Berg Nature Reserve as South Africa's 30th Ramsar site under the Convention on Wetlands of International Importance. | The Ramsar Convention encourages the designation of sites containing representative, rare or unique wetlands, or wetlands that are important for conserving biological diversity. | "The conservation and restoration of wetlands is crucial to achieving many of our national and global sustainable development goals. Estuaries, marshes and vleis,…

TeleSUR English. (2024-02-02). Argentine Court Invalidates President Milei's Labor Reform. popularresistance.org On Tuesday, the National Chamber of Labor Appeals declared the constitutional invalidity of the labor reform included by President Javier Milei in the Decree of Necessity and Urgency (DNU) signed in December. | During a press conference at the Pink House, Presidential Spokesperson Manuel Adorni said that Milei will appeal this decision at all necessary levels, including the Supreme Court. | "The reform is essential to create employment, for companies to hire, and to have a much more friendly labor market for both parties," he said, attempting to justify a pro-corporations proposal that has been strongly rejected…

The Independent (2024-02-02). Judiciary set for National Court Open Day. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Judiciary has organized a national annual court open day in a bid to bring judicial services access closer to the people. The event is for all the judicial officers to interact with the public to learn more about court processes and also receive feedback. According to the Judiciary's …

The Independent (2024-02-02). Parliament approves new aviation law. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Parliament has passed the Civil Aviation Authority (Amendment) Bill, 2024 that will bring Uganda's aviation authority in conformity with the Convention on International Civil Aviation. This follows the approval of eight amendments under the proposed Bill, which will now be forwarded to the President for assent. The Bill …

WSWS (2024-02-02). Teamsters bureaucracy holds private "roundtable" meeting with Trump. wsws.org The top officials of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters met for an hour behind closed doors with a fascist, who has already attempted once to overthrow the US Constitution.

albawaba (2024-02-01). Hamas leader Haniyeh to visit Cairo for ceasefire talks. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – As Israel continues brutally pounding Gaza, Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh is due to visit Cairo, Egypt today to follow up on the ceasefire talks that have been in the making for weeks, as international mediators gathered in Paris. A source told AFP that Hamas is reviewing a proposal for a six-week truce in its war with Israel, as efforts continue to reach a hostage swap deal between Hamas and Israel in exchange for a ceasefire. Hamas has confirmed that it is studying a three-phase truce proposal in Gaza, while hardline Israeli government members have threatened to dissolve the government coalition if the…

albawaba (2024-02-01). Pennsylvania man arrested and charged with murder after viral video beheading father. albawaba.com A Pennsylvania man is facing murder charges after he allegedly beheaded his father and posted a video of the gruesome act on YouTube, where he ranted about President Biden and other political issues.Justin Mohn, 32, was arrested on Wednesday at a National Guard base in Harrisburg, about 100 miles away from his home in Levittown, where police found the body of his father, Michael Mohn, 68.According to the police complaint, Mohn uploaded a video titled "Mohn's Militia – Call To Arms For American Patriots" on YouTube on Tuesday, in which he showed his father's severed head in a plastic bag and later in a cooking pot…

Angela (2024-02-01). Sunday 2/11: Webinar: South Africa v Israel — The International Coalition Against Genocide. indybay.org

breachmedia (2024-02-01). ICJ ruling tests 'Canada's remarkable double standards' on Palestine. breachmedia.ca International law expert Mark Kersten analyzes the top UN court's interim ruling on Israeli genocide in Gaza.

Brett Wilkins (2024-02-01). IDF Forces Occupy Gaza Homes and Then Burn Them Down. truthout.org Israeli troops invading the Gaza Strip are occupying and then burning Palestinian homes there, apparent war crimes that follow literally incendiary calls by some Israeli leaders to "burn Gaza" — actions and words under consideration in the South African-led genocide case before the International Court of Justice. The Israeli newspaper Haaretz reported Wednesday that IDF soldiers have burned… |

Brianna Griffith (2024-02-01). Eagle Pass stand-off: what's really behind the border dispute? peoplesdispatch.org US Border Patrol has been engaged in a stand-off with the Texas Department of Public Safety and National Guard over control of Shelby Park, a small park in the usually quiet town of Eagle Pass. Right-wing media is portraying this as a heroic stand by cops and state forces under the control of Texas Governor Greg Abbott and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. The Biden administration is claiming to have a more humanitarian border policy, even as they incarcerate and deport record numbers of immigrants. | What is the nature of the current crisis at the border?: | The current crisis has its roots with the DPS…

CADTM International (2024-02-01). CADTM International supports the general strike in Argentina on 24 January 2024 and the popular uprising against debt. cadtm.org

cameron orr (2024-02-01). Anti-monopoly democracy — a transitional stage. cpusa.org Lenin on Transitional Forms | In 1920, recognizing the temporary restabilization of the capitalist system, V.I. Lenin pointed out that Communist Parties in advanced capitalist countries faced a difficult task. Lenin stated that, | All efforts and all attention should now be concentrated on the next step … That step is: the search after forms of transition or the approach to the proletarian revolution. Since Lenin voiced this profound statement, the international Communist movement has sought a series of transitional forms, changing with each change in objective conditions, to reach the…

CARE International (2024-02-01). Sudanese refugees in Chad need urgent support. reliefweb.int

Christian Aid (2024-02-01). oPt: Declaración conjunta de los directores del Comité Permanente Interinstitucional (IASC): "No podemos abandonar al pueblo de Gaza" reliefweb.int Country: occupied Palestinian territory | Sources: Christian Aid, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, Inter-Agency Standing Committee, International Council of Voluntary Agencies, International Organization for Migration, UN Children's Fund, UN Development Programme, UN High Commissioner for Refugees, UN Human Settlements Program, UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, UN Women, United Nations Population Fund, World Food Programme, World Health Organization | Cientos de miles de personas están sin hogar y al borde de la…

Danish Refugee Council (2024-02-01). Regional Protection Monitoring: Colombia, Mexico, Peru and Venezuela – Annual Report 2023. reliefweb.int Countries: Colombia, Mexico, Peru, Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) | Source: Danish Refugee Council | Please refer to the attached file. | Introduction | The unprecedented magnitude of mixed migration flows in Latin America continues to exacerbate the protracted regional protection crisis. Refugees and migrants continue to flee persecution, widespread violence, massive human rights violations, armed conflicts, natural disasters, and other situations that impact the general enjoyment of human rights. Humanitarian organizations and the international community have systematically warned about the consequenc…

DikelediM (2024-02-01). WorldSkills competitions hold value for youth. sanews.gov.za WorldSkills competitions hold value for youth | Higher Education, Science and Innovation, Deputy Minister Buti Manamela, has emphasised the importance of the WorldSkills Competitions saying that they hold immense value for young people. | "By participating in these competitions, they not only showcase their skills but also gain exposure to international standards and best practices. | "The experience gained at these competitions is invaluable and can shape the future trajectory of their careers. Therefore, we must continue to support and promote the participation of our young people in such events," Manamela sa…

EarthRights International (2024-02-01). WORLD BANK GROUP INSTITUTION AGREES TO SETTLE CASE ALLEGING IT ABETTED MURDER. cadtm.org

ecns.cn (2024-02-01). Survey points out important bird wetlands. ecns.cn A total of 132 species of waterbirds were recorded last year in the Yellow River Basin, including 35 species under national protection and 19 species listed as globally threatened by the International Union for Conservation of Nature.

ecns.cn (2024-02-01). Xi sends greetings to Malaysia's new king. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping has sent a congratulatory message to Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar, who was sworn in as Malaysia's 17th king in a ceremony at the national palace in Kuala Lumpur on Wednesday.

ecns.cn (2024-02-01). U.S. advised to reduce trade curbs on China. ecns.cn An economist in the United States has expressed concern that the country will restrict trade with China in goods unrelated to national security, such as electric vehicles and batteries.

ecns.cn (2024-02-01). Wang: China willing to work for global peace and security. ecns.cn Foreign Minister Wang Yi told diplomatic envoys and representatives of international organizations in China on Wednesday that the country is ready to work with all countries to cement the foundations of peace and security and pool strength for friendship and cooperation.

EDWIN (2024-02-01). Electoral Commission Chairperson oversees inmates' voter registration. sanews.gov.za Electoral Commission Chairperson oversees inmates' voter registration | The Chairperson of the Electoral Commission, Mosotho Moepya, is at the Zonderwater Correctional Services in Cullinan, east of Pretoria today, to oversee the inmates' voter registration process. | The visit by the Chairperson forms part of the Electoral Commission's voter registration drive for inmates. | The commission set aside the dates 30 January to 1 February 2024 for inmates' registration ahead of the 2024 National and Provincial Elections. | "The Electoral Commission has worked closely with the Department of Correctional Services since…

EDWIN (2024-02-01). Home Affairs offices to stay open for an extra two hours on Friday. sanews.gov.za Home Affairs offices to stay open for an extra two hours on Friday | Home Affairs offices will be open for an extra two hours on Friday, 02 February 2024, from 16: 00 to 18: 00 for citizens to collect their IDS. | Offices will then be open for nine hours on Saturday and Sunday from 08h00 to 17h00 for South Africans to collect their IDs. | This in support of the Electoral Commission's second Voter Registration Weekend in preparation for the general elections of the National Assembly and Provincial Legislatures. | The Department of Home Affairs said in a statement that services to be offered are application and colle…

Elizabeth Vos, Consortium News. (2024-02-01). Russiagate And Gaza. popularresistance.org Just a few years ago, the Russiagate narrative dominated the news sphere: anyone who questioned the status quo was labeled a Putin puppet or a Russian bot, including American journalists. | In recent months, Israeli officials have similarly labeled anyone and any organization who opposes them as anti-Semitic or Hamas sympathizers, even going so far as to label the International Court of Justice anti-Semitic. | Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi took both narratives a step further over the weekend, calling on the F.B.I. to investigate pro-Palestinian protests for alleged financial ties to Russia. | Her statements c…

Environmental Organizations (2024-02-01). Activists Target Wells Fargo's Support of Mountain Valley Pipeline. indybay.org San Francisco Event Is Part of a National Action Targeting Climate-Destroying Funding…

GABIK (2024-02-01). NSFAS financial aid application deadline extended. sanews.gov.za NSFAS financial aid application deadline extended | The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) board has extended the deadline for applications for student financial aid to 15 February 2023. | The decision was taken during a meeting between the NSFAS board and the South African Union of Students (SAUS). | The NSFAS board, led by Acting Board Chairperson Professor Laurens Van Staden, met with the South African Union of Students (SAUS) Executive, led by President Yandisa Ndzoyiya, to discuss NSFAS's state of readiness for the beginning of the academic year, where the parties agreed on the extension of the 20…

Gabisile (2024-02-01). Pandor says Israel is 'ignoring' the ICJ order to stop killings in Gaza. sanews.gov.za Pandor says Israel is 'ignoring' the ICJ order to stop killings in Gaza | International Relations and Cooperation Minister, Dr Naledi Pandor, said she was of the view that Israel was flouting Friday's International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruling to stop the killings in Gaza. | "I do believe the rulings of the court have been ignored by Israel. Hundreds of people have been killed in the past three or four days. And clearly, Israel believes it has the licence to do as it wishes. So, the world has to reflect because we have to come to a point to say what do we do to stop such acts occurring, not just with Israel bu…

Hank Kennedy (2024-02-01). Gerald L.K. Smith: The Ghost of Christian Nationalism's Past. progressive.org Today's Republican extremists are (perhaps unwittingly) influenced by a wannabe Christian Nationalist demagogue from the 1940s.

Jehad Abusalim (2024-02-01). Why the U.S. must restore funding to UNRWA. mondoweiss.net The attack on UNRWA by Israel and its Western allies is an assault on the credibility of international legal and humanitarian bodies. Cutting UNRWA's funding deepens the Biden administration's complicity in the Gaza genocide.

Joe Allen (2024-02-01). The Crisis in the Teamsters. counterpunch.org Last summer, the Teamsters were riding a wave of goodwill and favorable publicity. The union's year-long contract campaign at UPS raised expectations for a potential transformative national strike at the country's largest private-sector employer. Much of the US Left, especially the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), encouraged dozens of their members to get jobs at UPS, while over one

Julia Conley (2024-02-01). DeSantis Announces Plan to Deploy FL State Guards and National Guards to Texas. truthout.org Flanked by several dozen uniformed members of Florida's State Guard and standing behind a podium displaying the words "Stop the Invasion," Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday announced a plan to send the civilian force and other resources to Texas, where Gov. Greg Abbott's administration has been embroiled in a standoff with the White House over the U.S-Mexico border. DeSantis said the State… |

Kate Hudson (2024-02-01). The Unthinkable Looms: Nuclear-Armed Israel is at War. counterpunch.org Israeli nuclear weapons pose a particular risk to peace and security in the Middle East region and internationally; not surprisingly they are seen as a significant threat by neighbouring non-nuclear states, and the ongoing catastrophe in Gaza and the extending war is exactly the situation in which they are likely to be used.

WSWS (2024-02-01). Workers Struggles: Europe, Middle East & Africa. wsws.org Hundreds of thousands join strikes in Finland against austerity and anti-strike laws across all sectors, including defense, affecting weapons shipments to Ukraine; general strike hits Kurdistan cities in Iran to protest the execution of Kurdish political prisoners, as steel and oil workers continue protests against falling living standards; Ghanaian university administrators in nationwide strike over pay and conditions continues in the face of National Labour Commission's directive…

Larry Johnson (2024-02-01). May nation "A" Attack Nation "B" If "B" is supplying Weapons Used to Attack Nation "A" sonar21.com As I write this the Biden Administration has not produced evidence that the attack on the U.S. base in Jordan was carried out with the help of Iran. Despite that lack of evidence, the usual suspects in Washington are braying at full voice for the United States to strike Iran. This is one of the key rules of the "rules based international order (aka RBIO). If you provide the weapons to a third party that attacks me then you also are culpable for that crime. Do we all agree? | Well, if it is good for the goose then it must be good for the gander. The United States supplied Patriot Missiles to Ukraine and Ukra…

Marjorie Cohn, Truthout. (2024-02-01). The ICJ Ordered Israel Not To Engage In Genocide; What Happens Now? popularresistance.org What comes next, now that the International Court of Justice (ICJ), also known as the World Court, has handed down its near unanimous ruling that South Africa presented a "plausible" case that Israel was violating the Genocide Convention? | The January 26 provisional ruling — which was a landmark victory for the Palestinian people, and indeed, for international law itself — now goes to the United Nations Security Council for enforcement. It would be within the Security Council's purview to order economic or trade sanctions, arms embargoes, travel bans or even military force. | But in the likely event…

Matt Meyer, Waging Nonviolence. (2024-02-01). How To Read The ICJ Decision And End Genocide, War And Settler Colonialism. popularresistance.org On Jan. 26, the International Court of Justice, or ICJ, issued a historic decision that some progressives applauded while others decried it as not going far enough to demand a ceasefire in the Israeli war on Gaza. | The decision was a partial ruling in a case taken against Israel by the government of South Africa, an interesting note given that some — myself included — have been suggesting for months that the best path for peace and justice in the region will follow a pattern similar to the one that brought an end to the political apartheid of the racist South African regime of the 20th century.

newarab (2024-02-01). US deplores holdups on aid into war-torn Sudan. newarab.com The Samantha Power, administrator of the US Agency for International Development, said that funding for Sudan's crisis "remains shockingly low," with around 25 million people, or more than half of the population, in need of assistance. | But she s…

newarab (2024-02-01). US says Islamic Resistance in Iraq carried out attack on base in Jordan. newarab.com The White House said Wednesday that the The "attribution that our intelligence community is comfortable with is that this was done by the umbrella group" Islamic Resistance in Iraq – a coalition of Iranian-backed militias – said National Security Council spokesman John Kirby. | In addition to the three deaths…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-02-01). What do you know about pancreatitis? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas, a long, flat gland that lies horizontally behind your stomach. The pancreas produces enzymes for digestion and hormones that regulate the way your body processes sugar. About 275,000 hospital stays for acute pancreatitis occur in the U.S. each year, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Disease. Chronic pancreatitis is less common, with about 86,000 hospital stays per year. And although pancreatitis is rare in children,…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-02-01). Walk like a penguin: Keeping your winter balance. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org When winter storms hit, good balance can prevent falls and injuries — ranging from broken arms, legs or hips to back injuries and concussions. The National Center for Injury Prevention and Control says slips and falls are the leading cause of nonfatal injury across all age groups, except the 10—24 group. One in every 5 falls results in a serious injury, such as head trauma or broken bones. That's more than 800,000 people being hospitalized…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-02-01). Mayo Clinic Minute: Graves' disease – when the thyroid is overactive. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Graves' disease is an autoimmune disorder that triggers the thyroid gland to produce more thyroid hormones than the body needs. It's the most common cause of hyperthyroidism, or an overactive thyroid. Dr. Marius Stan, a Mayo Clinic endocrinologist, has more on this thyroid disorder. Editor's note: January is National Thyroid Disease Awareness Month. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/mhYeuD_Z3Po Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (1: 05) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-02-01). Donations needed: Nation's blood supply critically low. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Severe weather across many parts of the country has caused a lot of problems, but one effect you may not have heard about is on the nation's blood supply. According to the American Red Cross, the nation's blood supply is critically low. The organization reports that the weather has caused many blood drives to be canceled and made it harder for the Red Cross to move supplies around to meet needs. January is National Blood…

Staff (2024-02-01). Venezuela to Establish Electoral Schedule (+Elections Now). orinocotribune.com The president of Venezuela's National Assembly (AN), Jorge Rodríguez, has called for a proposal to establish the electoral schedule for the upcoming 2024 presidential elections. | During the ordinary session of parliament this Tuesday, January 30, the deputies approved an agreement to form a broad dialogue to build a proposed presidential electoral schedule. President Nicolás Maduro posted a message calling for "elections now" via social media, after the approval of the agreement was reported. | Rodríguez called on all Venezuelans to go to the National Electoral Council (CNE) next Monday, February 5, to propose a…

teleSUR (2024-02-01). South Africa Urges Israel to Implement UN Court's Ruling. telesurenglish.net South Africa on Wednesday urged Israel to implement the ruling handed down by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) condemning continued Israeli attacks on hospitals in Palestine. | RELATED: | The decision by the ICJ affirms the importance of global governance institutions including organs of the United Nations (UN), and it remains vital for all member states to respect and implement the decisions of the court, said South Africa's Minister of Inte…

The Independent (2024-02-01). Table data privacy law to address Artificial Intelligence — Tayebwa. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | There is urgent need to update national legislation on data protection and privacy in a bid to counter potential threats posed by technological advancements, Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa has advised. While speaking at the 2024 Data Privacy Day Conference held at Mestil Hotel in Kampala on Wednesday, 31 January 2024, …

Vijay Prashad (2024-02-01). The International Court of Justice Censures Israel for Its Genocidal War. counterpunch.org

WSWS (2024-02-01). New slander campaign against Roger Waters amid growing mass global opposition to Gaza genocide. wsws.org The campaign of slander against Waters is being ramped up by the corporate media as mass international opposition grows to the genocide in Gaza.

ecns.cn (2024-02-01). China urges international community to continue supporting Palestinian refugee relief. ecns.cn China called on the international community, especially major donors, to reconsider the decision to halt funding and continue to support the work of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East.asing the humanitarian situation in Gaza.

ecns.cn (2024-02-02). China urges international community to continue supporting Palestinian refugee relief. ecns.cn China called on the international community, especially major donors, to reconsider the decision to halt funding and continue to support the work of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East.asing the humanitarian situation in Gaza.

albawaba (2024-02-01). Man City to battle Real Madrid over Bayern's Alphonso Davies. albawaba.com Manchester City and Real Madrid are ready to battle it out for Bayern Munich star Alphonso Davies, as reported by Fichajes.The Canada international is a proven left-back and has went on to become one of Bayern's top players since his breakthrough in the 2019/20 season.He has made 26 appearances for the Bundesliga giants this term with one goal and three assists to his name.Real and City have taken notice of the 23-year-old and are both planning to bid for his services in the coming months.Davies is tied to Bayern Munich until the summer of 2025. However, the Madrid-based club may have an edge in the race over Cit…

Gabisile (2024-02-01). SA to advance the African agenda with focus on AfCFTA. sanews.gov.za SA to advance the African agenda with focus on AfCFTA | South Africa places great importance on the African Union (AU) Summits, as the country forges ahead with its foreign policy of the advancement of the African agenda. | This is according to International Relations and Cooperation Minister, Dr Naledi Pandor, who was briefing the media on Wednesday on developments in her department. | The summit, which will take place on 17 and 18 February in Addis Ababa in Ethiopia, will focus on education. | Last year, the AU finalised a 10-year review of Agenda 2063. | A key recommendation, Pandor explained, is that the…

Ileana Ferrer Fonte (2024-02-01). ASEAN countries agree to unite efforts to fight cybercrime. plenglish.com During a bloc's digital ministers meeting, participants also pledged to draw up a code of ethics to control the development of Artificial Intelligence (AI). | Thailand's Economy and Society Minister Prasert Chanthararuangthong said the 4th ASEAN Digital Ministers' Meeting agreed to set up cybersecurity and fight international cybercrime, besides formulating the so-called AI Governance and Ethics to control AI development. | Thailand proposed the establishment of a working group on anti-online scams in 2023.

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-02-01). Israeli Military Planes Have Landed at Four Locations in Britain Since October 7. libya360.wordpress.com Matt Kennard Aerial view of RAF Mildenhall, a US air base in Suffolk, England. At least two Israeli military planes have visited the installation since 7 October. (Google Earth) At least six Israeli Air Force aircraft have visited Britain since the Gaza bombing began, but the UK government refuses to tell Declassified what was on…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-02-01). U.S. Military Personnel in Iraq Put on Standby to Support Israel's Genocidal Campaign in Gaza. libya360.wordpress.com Ken Klippenstein U.S. Army soldiers fire the M119A3 Howitzer during a joint artillery training exercise under Operation Inherent Resolve at al-Asad Air Base, Iraq, on Oct. 26, 2023. Photo: 2nd Lt. Daphney Black/U.S. Army A JANUARY U.S. Air Force personnel memo obtained by The Intercept describes military orders to be "on standby to forward deploy to…

Joe Allen (2024-02-01). The Crisis in the Teamsters. counterpunch.org Last summer, the Teamsters were riding a wave of goodwill and favorable publicity. The union's year-long contract campaign at UPS raised expectations for a potential transformative national strike at the country's largest private-sector employer. Much of the US Left, especially the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), encouraged dozens of their members to get jobs at UPS, while over one hundred of their branches pledged support for their Strike Ready campaign. However ill-defined, the DSA and many other socialist activists expected to play an important role in the coming battle as the National UPS-Teamsters na…

Orinoco Tribune 2 (2024-02-01). Cuba Repudiates US Interference in Venezuelan Affairs. orinocotribune.com Washington's onslaught is supported by sectors of the Venezuelan far-right that have been linked to previous calls for the imposition of international sanctions. | On Tuesday, Cuban Foreign Affairs Minister Bruno Rodriguez repudiated the threat of interference by the United States in the internal affairs of Venezuela. | Through a message on his X account, the Cuban diplomat stated that the US government persists in the use of unilateral coercive measures against Venezuela. He also reaffirmed the solidarity of the Cuban government and people with Venezuelans. | Meanwhile, Venezuelan Foreign Affairs Minister Yva…

Peoples Dispatch (2024-02-01). Leftists step up protests over Dutch backing of Israeli war on Gaza. peoplesdispatch.org Leftist groups have accused the caretaker government of Mark Rutte of duplicity as talk of complying with international laws and human rights is accompanied by the backing of imperialist wars, including Israel's brutal attack on Gaza…

Staff (2024-02-01). ALBA—TCP Condemns Recent US Imperialist Actions Against Venezuela. orinocotribune.com This Wednesday, the Bolivarian Alliance for the Peoples of Our America—Peoples' Trade Treaty (ALBA—TCP) condemned the most recent imperialist measures taken by the United States against Venezuela and demanded the lifting of the illegal sanctions imposed by the White House against the Venezuelan people. | Through a communiqué, ALBA—TCP stated that the government of the United States "has no moral standing to threaten a free and sovereign state such as Venezuela, an example of participatory democracy in our region." | Likewise, ALBA-TCP urged the international community to condemn the US economic…

Peter Koenig (2024-02-01). Towards a New International Monetary System. globalresearch.ca

Tina Renier (2024-02-01). International Students' Lived Experiences in Canada. Exploitation in the Labour Market. globalresearch.ca

UN High Commissioner for Refugees (2024-02-01). Sudan Regional Refugee Response Plan January – December 2024 – at a glance. reliefweb.int Countries: Central African Republic, Chad, Egypt, Ethiopia, South Sudan, Sudan | Source: UN High Commissioner for Refugees | Please refer to the attached file. | OVERVIEW | By January 2024, nine months since the crisis in Sudan erupted, 7.7 million people have been forcibly displaced. More than 1.5 million people have arrived in neighbouring countries including refugees, returnees, and third country nationals, with 6 million newly internally displaced within Sudan. These numbers continue to increase at an alarming rate as the fighting and displacement continue, particularly with recent events in Sudan's Al…

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WSWS (2024-02-01). Opposition grows against pro-government thug attack on Sri Lankan SEP members. wsws.org US and UK academics and WSWS arts writers denounce the violent assault on Dehin Wasantha and Lakshman Fernando by pro-government union leaders at Moratuwa university.

yenisafak (2024-02-02). MHP Kàºtahya Mu≈ü ve Niƒüde'deki 55 adayƒ±nƒ± daha aà߃±kladƒ±. yenisafak.com MHP, 31 Mart Mahalli ƒ∞dareler Seàßimine ili≈ükin adaylarƒ±nƒ± aà߃±klamaya devam ediyor. Milliyetàßi Hareket Partisi Genel Ba≈ükan Yardƒ±mcƒ±sƒ± Ankara Milletvekili Sayƒ±n Sadir Durmaz, 31 Mart 2024 Mahalli ƒ∞dareler Seàßimlerinde 13. etap olarak adaylƒ±klarƒ± kesinle≈üen 55 Belde Belediye Ba≈ükan Adayƒ±nƒ± aà߃±kladƒ±. | MHP'nin Kàºtahya'da Belde Belediye Ba&…

Fran Quigley, Scheer Post. (2024-02-01). Our Housing Crisis Is Literally Killing People. popularresistance.org Last week, my students and I worked with several unhoused persons who had been recently living in dangerous, unhealthy apartments or homes in our community of Indianapolis. One, a young mother of a toddler with another baby soon on the way, had just left a home where eight people across three generations were living. The house had no central heat, so space heaters were the only source of warmth during a month when the temperature dipped below zero for several days. Those heaters and everything else electrical in the house were linked to a complex web of extension cords connected to a solitary working outlet.

geo.tv (2024-02-01). Pannun 'murder-for-hire' plot shakes US-India relations. geo.tv US blocks $3 bn drone sale to India until 'meaningful investigation' of Pannun assassination conspiracy…

newarab (2024-02-01). With Ram temple, Modi edges India closer to a Hindu state. newarab.com The highly publicised inauguration of the Ram Mandir, or The inauguration

Pressenza IPA (2024-02-01). Remembering the enormous legacy of a "Great Soul". pressenza.com On 30 January 1948, Mahatma Gandhi, a pivotal leader in the liberation of India from British rule and a living example of active nonviolence, was assassinated at the age of 78 by a Hindu fanatic. | As a lawyer and activist, he inspired his early struggle for the defense of his fellow countrymen, discriminated against and mistreated in South Africa, with a combination of Hindu culture, the ideas of the Russian Christian anarchist Tolstoy, and the action of civil disobedience advocated by the American writer Henry David Thoreau. | On his return to India in 1915, he began the movement that the world would come to kn…

Aruna Rodrigues (2024-01-31). GMOs Will Destroy Indian Agriculture, Which is Non-GMO and Will Harm the Health of 1 Billion Indians and Their Animals. dissidentvoice.org Hybrid Bt cotton, the only commercialised GM crop in India, has failed conclusively. Based on this failure and the evidence on GM crops to date, the Union of India's proposal to commercialise herbicide-tolerant (HT) mustard will destroy not just Indian mustard agriculture but citizens' health. There have been five days of intense hearings on this …

European Commission's Directorate-General for European Civil Protection, Humanitarian Aid Operations (2024-01-31). World: DG ECHO support to the Disaster Response Emergency Fund (DREF) in 2023 | DG ECHO Daily Map | 30/01/2024. reliefweb.int Countries: Afghanistan, Armenia, Bangladesh, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Burundi, Cameroon, Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Dominican Republic, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Ethiopia, Georgia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, India, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Israel, Kenya, Libya, Madagascar, Micronesia (Federated States of), Mongolia, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Nepal, Nigeria, occupied Palestinian territory, Philippines, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Syrian Arab Republic, Tajikistan, Türkiye, United Republic of Tanzania, Vanuatu, Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of), World, Yemen…

geo.tv (2024-01-31). Maldives prosecutor general stabbed in Male after violent events. geo.tv Maldives' opposition parties came out against current regime over its "stark" anti-India pivot…

infobrics (2024-01-31). International North-South Transport Corridor: Enhancing India's Regional Connectivity. infobrics.org The significance of the North-South Transport Corridor is that it provides a platform for improving cooperation as well as communications, and reduces barriers to permit the economies of each country to grow independently and achieve objectives for the benefit of the country and the region as a whole…

Staff (2024-01-31). FTC orders unsealing of ASI's Gyanvapi report. muslimmirror.com Varanasi : The Fast Track Court (FTC) of Civil Judge (senior division) Prashant Kumar Singh in Varanasi has issued an order to unseal the Archaeological Survey of India's (ASI) Gyanvapi survey report. The court, on Tuesday, also directed the report to be handed over to the plaintiff in original (suit no. 610/1991) Swayambhu Lord Vishweshwar …

tvbrics (2024-01-31). India is ready to help with developement of the health system in Zimbabwe. tvbrics.com The countries are developing co-operation in the health, agriculture and education sectors…

Mary Annette Pember (2024-01-31). Boarding Schools Played a Key Role in Spreading Disease in Native Populations. truthout.org George Little Wound was gravely ill when he was sent home to Pine Ridge from the Carlisle Indian Industrial School in 1889, just three years after arriving at the notorious boarding school. Little Wound, the son of Chief Little Wound, was among a group of three Pine Ridge students shipped home together with what the school physician described as "incipient consumption" and "scrofula… |

People's Dispatch. (2024-01-31). Mali, Burkina Faso, And Niger Withdraw From ECOWAS. popularresistance.org In a televised statement on Sunday, January 28, Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger announced their withdrawal from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). Their exit has shrunk the regional bloc, condemned by West Africa's popular movements as an agent of French imperialism, to less than half its previous size, given the relatively vast expanse of Mali and Niger in the region. | Reduced from 15 member states to 12, ECOWAS has nevertheless said that the three countries, against whom it was set to go to war last year, "remain important members," although it had already suspended and sanctioned them.

Staff (2024-02-01). Another Babri Masjid in making? After court order, Hindus perform midnight puja, aarti in basement of Gyanvapi mosque. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror Desk Following a Varanasi court's decision permitting Hindus to conduct prayers in the basement of Gyanvapi, the Kashi Vishwanath Trust promptly initiated the rituals. In the early hours of Thursday, puja and aarti were carried out, complying with the court's directive, as confirmed by Advocate Vishnu Shankar Jain, representing the Hindu side …

Staff (2024-01-31). Uttarakhand Assembly to pass bill on UCC during forthcoming session. muslimmirror.com Dehradun : The Uttarakhand Assembly will pass legislation on the Uniform Civil Code during its session beginning February 5, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has said. "It is a special session of the state assembly convened particularly for the passage of a bill on the UCC," Dhami told PTI. The expert panel headed by retired …

Tanupriya Singh (2024-01-31). Israeli settlers call for 'colonisation of Gaza'. greenleft.org.au While Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has so far denied Israel's plans to occupy Gaza, ministers in own cabinet have joined thousands of colonial settlers in calls to "return" to the Gaza Strip, reports Tanupriya Singh.

Angela (2024-02-01). Saturday 2/3: Webinar: From Turtle Island to Kashmir to Palestine: Settler Colonialism is a Crime. indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…

Staff (2024-02-01). Shibli Residential Coaching Academy: Nurturing UPSC aspirants for success. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror Network Nestled in the historic city of Azamgarh, Uttar Pradesh, Shibli Residential Coaching Academy stands as a beacon of hope for UPSC aspirants across the nation. Established with a vision to empower and guide students towards a bright future in civil services, the academy offers a holistic approach to UPSC preparation, combining …

Staff (2024-01-31). As cost spikes, number of Hajj applicants from UP goes down. muslimmirror.com Lucknow : Following an increase in cost and post-Covid rules, there has been a visible decline in the number of people applying for Hajj from Uttar Pradesh. According to the data from the state Hajj committee, this year, the state could not even fill its allocated quota despite extending the application deadline by a month, …

International Federation of Red Cross, Red Crescent Societies (2024-01-31). Marshall Islands: Storm Surge 2024 DREF Operation MDRMH003. reliefweb.int Country: Marshall Islands | Source: International Federation of Red Cross And Red Crescent Societies | Please refer to the attached file. | Description of the Event | Date of event / Date when the trigger was met, | 2024-01-22 | What happened, where and when?, | On the night of 22 January 2024, a significant water and wave-related event occurred due to a potent winter storm system in the far northern Pacific. This event primarily impacted the Marshall Islands, particularly the Roi Namur Islet in the northern sector of Kwajalein Atoll, which is part of the US Military base. Notably, this incident involved we…

albawaba (2024-02-01). Hamas leader Haniyeh to visit Cairo for ceasefire talks. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – As Israel continues brutally pounding Gaza, Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh is due to visit Cairo, Egypt today to follow up on the ceasefire talks that have been in the making for weeks, as international mediators gathered in Paris. A source told AFP that Hamas is reviewing a proposal for a six-week truce in its war with Israel, as efforts continue to reach a hostage swap deal between Hamas and Israel in exchange for a ceasefire. Hamas has confirmed that it is studying a three-phase truce proposal in Gaza, while hardline Israeli government members have threatened to dissolve the government coalition if the…

albawaba (2024-02-01). Pennsylvania man arrested and charged with murder after viral video beheading father. albawaba.com A Pennsylvania man is facing murder charges after he allegedly beheaded his father and posted a video of the gruesome act on YouTube, where he ranted about President Biden and other political issues.Justin Mohn, 32, was arrested on Wednesday at a National Guard base in Harrisburg, about 100 miles away from his home in Levittown, where police found the body of his father, Michael Mohn, 68.According to the police complaint, Mohn uploaded a video titled "Mohn's Militia – Call To Arms For American Patriots" on YouTube on Tuesday, in which he showed his father's severed head in a plastic bag and later in a cooking pot…

Angela (2024-02-01). Sunday 2/11: Webinar: South Africa v Israel — The International Coalition Against Genocide. indybay.org

CADTM International (2024-02-01). CADTM International supports the general strike in Argentina on 24 January 2024 and the popular uprising against debt. cadtm.org

EarthRights International (2024-02-01). WORLD BANK GROUP INSTITUTION AGREES TO SETTLE CASE ALLEGING IT ABETTED MURDER. cadtm.org

ecns.cn (2024-02-01). Survey points out important bird wetlands. ecns.cn A total of 132 species of waterbirds were recorded last year in the Yellow River Basin, including 35 species under national protection and 19 species listed as globally threatened by the International Union for Conservation of Nature.

ecns.cn (2024-02-01). Xi sends greetings to Malaysia's new king. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping has sent a congratulatory message to Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar, who was sworn in as Malaysia's 17th king in a ceremony at the national palace in Kuala Lumpur on Wednesday.

ecns.cn (2024-02-01). U.S. advised to reduce trade curbs on China. ecns.cn An economist in the United States has expressed concern that the country will restrict trade with China in goods unrelated to national security, such as electric vehicles and batteries.

ecns.cn (2024-02-01). Wang: China willing to work for global peace and security. ecns.cn Foreign Minister Wang Yi told diplomatic envoys and representatives of international organizations in China on Wednesday that the country is ready to work with all countries to cement the foundations of peace and security and pool strength for friendship and cooperation.

EDWIN (2024-02-01). Electoral Commission Chairperson oversees inmates' voter registration. sanews.gov.za Electoral Commission Chairperson oversees inmates' voter registration | The Chairperson of the Electoral Commission, Mosotho Moepya, is at the Zonderwater Correctional Services in Cullinan, east of Pretoria today, to oversee the inmates' voter registration process. | The visit by the Chairperson forms part of the Electoral Commission's voter registration drive for inmates. | The commission set aside the dates 30 January to 1 February 2024 for inmates' registration ahead of the 2024 National and Provincial Elections. | "The Electoral Commission has worked closely with the Department of Correctional Services since…

EDWIN (2024-02-01). Home Affairs offices to stay open for an extra two hours on Friday. sanews.gov.za Home Affairs offices to stay open for an extra two hours on Friday | Home Affairs offices will be open for an extra two hours on Friday, 02 February 2024, from 16: 00 to 18: 00 for citizens to collect their IDS. | Offices will then be open for nine hours on Saturday and Sunday from 08h00 to 17h00 for South Africans to collect their IDs. | This in support of the Electoral Commission's second Voter Registration Weekend in preparation for the general elections of the National Assembly and Provincial Legislatures. | The Department of Home Affairs said in a statement that services to be offered are application and colle…

Elizabeth Vos, Consortium News. (2024-02-01). Russiagate And Gaza. popularresistance.org Just a few years ago, the Russiagate narrative dominated the news sphere: anyone who questioned the status quo was labeled a Putin puppet or a Russian bot, including American journalists. | In recent months, Israeli officials have similarly labeled anyone and any organization who opposes them as anti-Semitic or Hamas sympathizers, even going so far as to label the International Court of Justice anti-Semitic. | Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi took both narratives a step further over the weekend, calling on the F.B.I. to investigate pro-Palestinian protests for alleged financial ties to Russia. | Her statements c…

Environmental Organizations (2024-02-01). Activists Target Wells Fargo's Support of Mountain Valley Pipeline. indybay.org San Francisco Event Is Part of a National Action Targeting Climate-Destroying Funding…

Gabisile (2024-02-01). Pandor says Israel is 'ignoring' the ICJ order to stop killings in Gaza. sanews.gov.za Pandor says Israel is 'ignoring' the ICJ order to stop killings in Gaza | International Relations and Cooperation Minister, Dr Naledi Pandor, said she was of the view that Israel was flouting Friday's International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruling to stop the killings in Gaza. | "I do believe the rulings of the court have been ignored by Israel. Hundreds of people have been killed in the past three or four days. And clearly, Israel believes it has the licence to do as it wishes. So, the world has to reflect because we have to come to a point to say what do we do to stop such acts occurring, not just with Israel bu…

Joe Allen (2024-02-01). The Crisis in the Teamsters. counterpunch.org Last summer, the Teamsters were riding a wave of goodwill and favorable publicity. The union's year-long contract campaign at UPS raised expectations for a potential transformative national strike at the country's largest private-sector employer. Much of the US Left, especially the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), encouraged dozens of their members to get jobs at UPS, while over one

Kate Hudson (2024-02-01). The Unthinkable Looms: Nuclear-Armed Israel is at War. counterpunch.org Israeli nuclear weapons pose a particular risk to peace and security in the Middle East region and internationally; not surprisingly they are seen as a significant threat by neighbouring non-nuclear states, and the ongoing catastrophe in Gaza and the extending war is exactly the situation in which they are likely to be used.

Larry Johnson (2024-02-01). May nation "A" Attack Nation "B" If "B" is supplying Weapons Used to Attack Nation "A" sonar21.com As I write this the Biden Administration has not produced evidence that the attack on the U.S. base in Jordan was carried out with the help of Iran. Despite that lack of evidence, the usual suspects in Washington are braying at full voice for the United States to strike Iran. This is one of the key rules of the "rules based international order (aka RBIO). If you provide the weapons to a third party that attacks me then you also are culpable for that crime. Do we all agree? | Well, if it is good for the goose then it must be good for the gander. The United States supplied Patriot Missiles to Ukraine and Ukra…

Marjorie Cohn, Truthout. (2024-02-01). The ICJ Ordered Israel Not To Engage In Genocide; What Happens Now? popularresistance.org What comes next, now that the International Court of Justice (ICJ), also known as the World Court, has handed down its near unanimous ruling that South Africa presented a "plausible" case that Israel was violating the Genocide Convention? | The January 26 provisional ruling — which was a landmark victory for the Palestinian people, and indeed, for international law itself — now goes to the United Nations Security Council for enforcement. It would be within the Security Council's purview to order economic or trade sanctions, arms embargoes, travel bans or even military force. | But in the likely event…

Matt Meyer, Waging Nonviolence. (2024-02-01). How To Read The ICJ Decision And End Genocide, War And Settler Colonialism. popularresistance.org On Jan. 26, the International Court of Justice, or ICJ, issued a historic decision that some progressives applauded while others decried it as not going far enough to demand a ceasefire in the Israeli war on Gaza. | The decision was a partial ruling in a case taken against Israel by the government of South Africa, an interesting note given that some — myself included — have been suggesting for months that the best path for peace and justice in the region will follow a pattern similar to the one that brought an end to the political apartheid of the racist South African regime of the 20th century.

newarab (2024-02-01). US deplores holdups on aid into war-torn Sudan. newarab.com The Samantha Power, administrator of the US Agency for International Development, said that funding for Sudan's crisis "remains shockingly low," with around 25 million people, or more than half of the population, in need of assistance. | But she s…

newarab (2024-02-01). US says Islamic Resistance in Iraq carried out attack on base in Jordan. newarab.com The White House said Wednesday that the The "attribution that our intelligence community is comfortable with is that this was done by the umbrella group" Islamic Resistance in Iraq – a coalition of Iranian-backed militias – said National Security Council spokesman John Kirby. | In addition to the three deaths…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-02-01). What do you know about pancreatitis? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas, a long, flat gland that lies horizontally behind your stomach. The pancreas produces enzymes for digestion and hormones that regulate the way your body processes sugar. About 275,000 hospital stays for acute pancreatitis occur in the U.S. each year, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Disease. Chronic pancreatitis is less common, with about 86,000 hospital stays per year. And although pancreatitis is rare in children,…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-02-01). Walk like a penguin: Keeping your winter balance. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org When winter storms hit, good balance can prevent falls and injuries — ranging from broken arms, legs or hips to back injuries and concussions. The National Center for Injury Prevention and Control says slips and falls are the leading cause of nonfatal injury across all age groups, except the 10—24 group. One in every 5 falls results in a serious injury, such as head trauma or broken bones. That's more than 800,000 people being hospitalized…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-02-01). Mayo Clinic Minute: Graves' disease – when the thyroid is overactive. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Graves' disease is an autoimmune disorder that triggers the thyroid gland to produce more thyroid hormones than the body needs. It's the most common cause of hyperthyroidism, or an overactive thyroid. Dr. Marius Stan, a Mayo Clinic endocrinologist, has more on this thyroid disorder. Editor's note: January is National Thyroid Disease Awareness Month. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/mhYeuD_Z3Po Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (1: 05) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-02-01). Donations needed: Nation's blood supply critically low. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Severe weather across many parts of the country has caused a lot of problems, but one effect you may not have heard about is on the nation's blood supply. According to the American Red Cross, the nation's blood supply is critically low. The organization reports that the weather has caused many blood drives to be canceled and made it harder for the Red Cross to move supplies around to meet needs. January is National Blood…

Staff (2024-02-01). Venezuela to Establish Electoral Schedule (+Elections Now). orinocotribune.com The president of Venezuela's National Assembly (AN), Jorge Rodríguez, has called for a proposal to establish the electoral schedule for the upcoming 2024 presidential elections. | During the ordinary session of parliament this Tuesday, January 30, the deputies approved an agreement to form a broad dialogue to build a proposed presidential electoral schedule. President Nicolás Maduro posted a message calling for "elections now" via social media, after the approval of the agreement was reported. | Rodríguez called on all Venezuelans to go to the National Electoral Council (CNE) next Monday, February 5, to propose a…

teleSUR (2024-02-01). South Africa Urges Israel to Implement UN Court's Ruling. telesurenglish.net South Africa on Wednesday urged Israel to implement the ruling handed down by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) condemning continued Israeli attacks on hospitals in Palestine. | RELATED: | The decision by the ICJ affirms the importance of global governance institutions including organs of the United Nations (UN), and it remains vital for all member states to respect and implement the decisions of the court, said South Africa's Minister of Inte…

The Independent (2024-02-01). Table data privacy law to address Artificial Intelligence — Tayebwa. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | There is urgent need to update national legislation on data protection and privacy in a bid to counter potential threats posed by technological advancements, Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa has advised. While speaking at the 2024 Data Privacy Day Conference held at Mestil Hotel in Kampala on Wednesday, 31 January 2024, …

Vijay Prashad (2024-02-01). The International Court of Justice Censures Israel for Its Genocidal War. counterpunch.org

WSWS (2024-02-01). New slander campaign against Roger Waters amid growing mass global opposition to Gaza genocide. wsws.org The campaign of slander against Waters is being ramped up by the corporate media as mass international opposition grows to the genocide in Gaza.

A Guest Author (2024-01-31). Ukraine: 'Capitalism is always war'. workers.org By Dmitry Dezhnev Message to the International Assembly against Imperialism in Solidarity with Palestine, on Jan. 21, in New York City. Dear comrades, we sincerely greet you on behalf of the Union of Political Emigrants and Political Prisoners of Ukraine (UPPU)! Exactly 100 years ago, on Jan. 21, 1924, our . . . |

a guest author (2024-01-31). Ukraine: 'Capitalism is always war'. workers.org By Dmitry Dezhnev Message to the International Assembly against Imperialism in Solidarity with Palestine, on Jan. 21, in New York City. Dear comrades, we sincerely greet you on behalf of the Union of Political Emigrants and Political Prisoners of Ukraine (UPPU)! Exactly 100 years ago, on Jan. 21, 1924, our . . . |

Adam Fishbein (2024-01-31). How Did Ecuador Spiral into This Nightmare? It Was the Neoliberal Dismantling of the State. cepr.net Sidecar See article on original site Ecuador has become a grim fixture in international headlines as it grapples with the deadly violence that has surged rapidly over the past few years. Until last year, media coverage mostly centered on Ecuador's frequent prison riots and massacres, which have claimed over 400 deaths since 2021. But as …

albawaba (2024-01-31). Netanyahu denies prisoner deal with Hamas. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu firmly rejected any notion of striking a deal with Hamas, particularly one involving the release of "thousands" of Palestinian prisoners to halt the Gaza conflict. In a statement posted on X, Netanyahu emphasized his commitment to achieving all objectives of the ongoing war, which include dismantling Hamas, securing the return of all Israeli hostages, and ensuring Gaza poses no future threat to Israel. Meanwhile, Minister of National Security Itamar Ben Gvir, known for his extremist views, issued a stark warning, threatening to destabilize Netanyahu's government…

Amnesty International (2024-01-31). Myanmar: New data suggests military still importing fuel for deadly air strikes despite sanctions. reliefweb.int Country: Myanmar | Source: Amnesty International | Please refer to the attached file. | Shipping data suggests attempt to evade sanctions in aviation fuel supply chain | Direct sales of fuel diminish; instead intermediaries appear to aid purchase of fuel to Myanmar | At least seven shipments of aviation fuel to Myanmar in 2023, with direct links to storage unit in Viet Nam | 2023 the worst year for air strikes in Myanmar since coup three years ago | New evidence suggests Myanmar's military is using new tactics to import aviation fuel after sanctions were imposed in response to air strikes that have unlawful…

Amy Goodman (2024-01-31). Israeli Cabinet Members Join Event Pushing for Ethnic Cleansing of Gaza. truthout.org We speak with an Israeli reporter who covered a major conference in Jerusalem calling for Palestinians to be removed from Gaza in order to rebuild Jewish settlements. The conference was attended by about a third of the Israeli Cabinet, including Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, both of whom have long been involved in the extremist settler movement… |

Ana Luisa Brown (2024-01-31). El Salvador to reduce homicide rate in 2024. plenglish.com The head of State was reacting to reports from the National Civil Police (PNC), according to which El Salvador had reached January 29 with zero homicides, which brings it closer to the record of 24 days without deaths attributable to gang actions in April 2023. | Until Sunday, 22 days were registered, and in view of the numbers reported today at dawn, the president assured that 'if the trend continues, the homicide rate would be 1.6 per 100,000 inhabitants,' lower than 2.4 in 2023. | These results are attributable to the Territorial Control Plan (PCT), launched on June 20, 2019, and to the controversial and ques…

Appalachians Against Pipelines, Popular Resistance. (2024-01-31). Mom/Author Denied Bail After Halting Mountain Valley Pipeline Drilling. popularresistance.org Giles County, VA — Early Monday morning, Appalachian author and mother Madeline ffitch locked herself to a Mountain Valley Pipeline (MVP) drill on the Virginia side of Peters Mountain in the Jefferson National Forest, preventing MVP from drilling under the Appalachian Trail. Nearby, a rally of supporters gathered on a Forest Service road. Banners at each site read "MOUNTAIN MAMAS SAY NO MVP," "MOMS OF THE WORLD UNITE – STOP THE PIPELINE," and "FROM THE RIVER TO THE SEA, FROM THE HOLLERS TO THE HILLS." | Madeline prevented MVP from using their equipment and drilling under the Appalachian Trail for nearly 8 h…

Ari Paul (2024-01-31). The real border crisis: Texas vs. the Constitution. mronline.org The United States is on the verge of a constitutional crisis, one that enlivens the nationalist fervor of Trump America and that centers on a violent, racist closed-border policy.

Association of Medical Doctors of Asia (2024-01-31). AMDA Emergency Relief #13: The Noto Peninsula Earthquake, Japan. reliefweb.int Country: Japan | Source: Association of Medical Doctors of Asia | Please refer to the attached file. | On 29 January, AMDA held a press conference to provide an update on the ongoing relief efforts in response to the Noto peninsula earthquake at Okayama International Center near AMDA Headquarters in Okayama, Japan. | Dr. Takushi Sato, the head of AMDA Japan, and coordinator Akira Onishi, AMDA's emergency relief chief, explained the current situation in quake-hit Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture. Elaborating on AMDA's relief work that began on 2 January, the two stressed the importance of continued assistance bas…

BAN Toxics (2024-01-31). Zero Waste Month: Paying Tribute to Waste Workers on the Frontlines. pressenza.com Under the theme "#ChooseReuse: A Pathway for a Just Zero Waste Future", BAN Toxics joins this year's International Zero Waste Month (IZWM), recognizing the importance of Zero Waste as a science-based and just solution, advocating a fair shift towards practices that consider the most impacted communities and vulnerable sectors. | The sheer fact that the country produces 163 million plastic sachet packets, 48 million shopping bags, and 45 million thin-film bags daily is staggering. Where will all this waste ultimately end up? "These figures, revealed in the 2019 study by the Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternat…

Barry Healy (2024-01-31). Australia assists Israel in deflecting genocide ruling by attacking UNRWA. peoplesdispatch.org On January 19, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) issued an interim ruling in the case brought against Israel by South Africa for the crime of genocide committed against the Palestinian residents of Gaza. | In a press statement, the

CADTM International (2024-01-31). CADTM International supports the general strike in Argentina on 24 January 2024 and the popular uprising against debt. cadtm.org

cameron orr (2024-01-31). CPUSA 2024 National Convention: Town Hall launch. cpusa.org The CPUSA 2024 National Convention will be held June 7—9 in Chicago, and the pre-convention discussion period runs February through May 30. The Town Hall will feature: | Highlights of the

Canadian, Palestinian Coalition (2024-01-31). Arms Exports to Israel Violate Canadian and International Law. socialistproject.ca On January 28, a coalition of Canadians and Palestinians wrote to Minister of Foreign Affairs Mélanie Joly demanding that the federal government immediately halt all exports and transfers of Canadian military goods and technology to Israel. | The coalition, which consists of Canadian Lawyers for International Human Rights (CLAIHR), Al-Haq — Law in the Service of Man, Ayman Oweida and a confidential Palestinian asylum seeker, argues that the Export and Import Permits Act prevents Canada from issuing permits to Canadian companies to export military goods and technology to Israel due to the sub…

CARE International (2024-01-31). oPt: People in Gaza suffer "slow death" even when surviving the bombs. reliefweb.int Country: occupied Palestinian territory | Source: CARE International | Almost four months after the October 7th attacks and the devastating conflict in Gaza, CARE warns that over two million Palestinians are at risk of dying of hunger and preventable diseases. Over 80% of the population is displaced, with many setting up makeshift shelters from salvaged material unable to protect children, pregnant women, and the elderly from current nighttime temperatures as low as 5 degrees, rain, and wind. | "People share small rooms or tents with dozens of others, and pregnant women lie on the cold floor without a mattress…

Caritas Australia (2024-01-31). oPt: Political division will have dire humanitarian consequences in Gaza. reliefweb.int Country: occupied Palestinian territory | Source: Caritas Australia | In recent days, the UN International Court of Justice ordered that‚ÄØIsrael‚ÄØmust prevent possible acts‚ÄØof genocide in the conflict,‚ÄØbut the report fell short of ordering a ceasefire — something humanitarians have repeatedly asserted the people of Gaza desperately need if they are to survive. | This has been followed by the suspension of UNRWA funding from major Western powers following allegations against a handful of UNRWA employees. | Following these develo…

CGIAR (2024-01-31). World: Ecosystem Assessment of Food, Land, and Water Actors in the Humanitarian, Development, and Peace Nexus (December 2023). reliefweb.int Countries: Bangladesh, Burkina Faso, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Jordan, Mali, Mozambique, Niger, Nigeria, Pakistan, Somalia, Sri Lanka, World, Yemen, Zimbabwe | Sources: CGIAR, International Water Management Institute | Please refer to the attached file. | Hangyul Song, Clara Sarangé, Anne Oderoh, Hauke Dahl, and Inga Jacobs-Mata | Executive Summary | 1.5 billion people live in fragility and conflict-affected settings (FCAS) and they face an increased risk of food insecurity and poverty trap. A systems approach in collaboration with innovators in FCAS is needed to produce practical and inclusive solutions that can…

Codepink (2024-01-31). BREAKING: 5 Peace Activists Arrested For Disrupting UNRWA Hearing, Demand Humanitarian Aid for Gaza. pressenza.com Five peace activists were arrested today as CODEPINK and other organizations disrupted the House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing titled "UNRWA Exposed: Examining the Agency's Mission and Failures." The protest aimed to draw attention to the urgent need for humanitarian aid in Gaza. | The disruption comes in the wake of the International Court of Justice's recent ruling, which found South Africa's charge of genocide against Israel to be credible. The court issued provisional measures demanding that Israel cease the killing of Palestinians and restore the flow of humanitarian aid to Gaza. Despite these urgent cal…

Craig Murray, Consortium News. (2024-01-31). United Nations' Court Spurned Israel's Key Argument. popularresistance.org In finding there is a plausible case against Israel, the International Court of Justice treated with contempt the argument from Israel that the case should be dismissed as it is exercising its right of self-defence. | This argument took up over half of Israel's pleadings. Not only did the court find there is a plausible case of genocide, the court only mentioned self-defence once in its interim ruling — and that was merely to note that Israel had claimed it. That the ICJ has not affirmed Israel's right to self-defence is perhaps the most important point in this interim order. It is the dog that did not bark…

EarthRights International (2024-01-31). WORLD BANK GROUP INSTITUTION AGREES TO SETTLE CASE ALLEGING IT ABETTED MURDER. cadtm.org

ecns.cn (2024-01-31). Consultation of legislation on Article 23 begins. ecns.cn Hong Kong will enact a new national security ordinance to address risks, Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu announced at a news conference on Tuesday, the same day that the city begins a monthlong public consultation on Article 23 of the Basic Law.

ecns.cn (2024-01-31). Digital education alliance inaugurated in Shanghai. ecns.cn The World Digital Education Alliance was inaugurated on Tuesday during the 2024 World Digital Education Conference in Shanghai, aiming to promote international cooperation and exchange in the field.

ecns.cn (2024-01-31). Policy urges digital economy growth. ecns.cn The national drive to promote common prosperity has received fresh impetus with the central government's new action plan to bolster the digital economy to narrow the income and development gaps between different regions, groups of people and urban and rural areas.

EDWIN (2024-01-31). All systems go for second voter registration weekend. sanews.gov.za All systems go for second voter registration weekend | Chief Electoral Officer Sy Mamabolo says the Electoral Commission is ready to welcome eligible South Africans at the 23 303 registration stations across the country this weekend – to register or check their details ahead of the national elections. | This weekend will be the second Voter Registration Weekend after the weekend of 18 – 19 November 2023. | "The Electoral Commission will hold the second voter registration weekend on 3 and 4 February 2024 in preparation for the general elections of the National Assembly and Provincial Legislatures," Mamabolo said,…

EDWIN (2024-01-31). Telkom's investment to aid connectivity. sanews.gov.za Telkom's investment to aid connectivity | Telecommunications provider Telkom says the R5.9 billion it had pledged during the last South African Investment Conference (SAIC) will contribute towards enhancing connectivity, especially as the country prepares for the national general elections this year. | The company is deploying 4G and 5G network infrastructure nationally. | At the fifth South Africa Investment Conference (SAIC) which was held in April 2023, Telkom announced that it would be investing R5.97 billion in Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) infrastructure development across South Africa.

Environmental Organizations (2024-01-31). Activists Target Wells Fargo's Support of Mountain Valley Pipeline. indybay.org San Francisco Event Is Part of a National Action Targeting Climate-Destroying Funding…

Evaggelos Vallianatos (2024-01-31). The Beast Behind the Classical Mask: The German Occupation of Greece, 1941-1944. counterpunch.org Prologue Greek economists and Greek government documents show that German atrocities and violence in World War II occupied Greece exceed 1 trillion dollars.[1] Yet try searching the Internet about the German debt to Greece and you ger the Greek debt to the Germany dominated European Union and America's International Monetary Fund. The entire historical experience

Independent Media Institute (2024-01-31). The International Court of Justice Censures Israel for Its Genocidal War. pressenza.com

International Federation of Red Cross, Red Crescent Societies (2024-01-31). Philippines: Mount Mayon Imminent Volcanic Eruption 2023 DREF Final Report MDRPH051. reliefweb.int Country: Philippines | Source: International Federation of Red Cross And Red Crescent Societies | Please refer to the attached file. | Provide any updates in the situation since the field report and explain what is expected to happen. | The current status of Mayon Volcano has de-escalated from Alert Level 3 to Alert Level 2 as of 8 December 2023. This indicates a reduction of unrest and a decreased likelihood of eruption compared to the previous months. | For the past months, the volcano had been showing signs of activity such as slow effusion of lava flow extending along various gullies. Below is a chronol…

International Rescue Committee (2024-01-31). oPt: IRC's Emergency Watchlist 2024 briefing unveils MENA region's humanitarian concerns for the year. reliefweb.int Countries: Lebanon, occupied Palestinian territory, Syrian Arab Republic, Yemen | Source: International Rescue Committee | IRC's Watchlist 2024 briefing sheds light on occupied Palestinian territory, Syria, Lebanon and Yemen | Amman, Jordan, January 31, 2024 — The International Rescue Committee (IRC) hosted the

International Water Management Institute (2024-01-31). The multiple challenges from climate change, urbanization and forced displacement in Irbid Governorate, northwest Jordan. reliefweb.int Countries: Jordan, occupied Palestinian territory, Syrian Arab Republic | Source: International Water Management Institute | Please refer to the attached file. | Adam-Bradford, A.; Schindler, Alexandra; Anagreh, Abdullah; Ruckstuhl, Sandra | In the last decade, Irbid Governorate has experienced rapid urbanization from mountain villages and border towns to the governorate capital itself. Irbid is a rapidly expanding city that has doubled its population since the onset of the Syrian War. The local authorities face immense challenges as they cope with these changes. To compound matters, the region is prone to…

Jordan Atwood (2024-01-31). Nations halt UNRWA funds amid shocking staff misconduct claims: Gaza's lifeline at risk. nationofchange.org The international community remains divided on the issue, with some nations like Norway and Ireland pledging to continue their support for UNRWA.

kwjorinoco (2024-01-31). Argentina Court Declares Milei's Labor Reform Unconstitutional. orinocotribune.com An Argentinian court of second instance declared as unconstitutional the labor reform contained in the Decree of Necessity and Urgency (DNU) issued by President Javier Milei, which intends to modify or repeal 366 laws to deregulate various sectors of the economy. | "We declare the constitutional invalidity of title IV [articles 53 to 97] of DNU 70/2024," announced the National Chamber of Labor Appeals in a ruling on Tuesday, January 30. | The court of second instance granted the injunction request presented by the largest labor union of Argentina, the General Confederation of Labor (CGT), considering that the nat…

Labor Video Projectt (2024-01-31). IBT 808 Sec.Treas Chris Silvera on "confederate" Being Invited by IBT Pres. SOB. indybay.org New York Teamsters Local 808 Executive Secretary Chris Silvera has protested the visit of past president Trump to the Teamsters national headquarters on January 31, 2024 to see if the Teamsters should endorse him. Silvera calls Trump a confederate.

Leonard Eiger, Glen Milner, Ground Zero Center. (2024-01-31). Abolishing Nuclear Weapons Is No Utopian Dream. popularresistance.org The Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW) went into effect three years ago (on January 22, 2021) making nuclear weapons illegal under international law for the first time in history. | The TPNW is the first legally binding international agreement to comprehensively prohibit nuclear weapons, with the goal of leading towards their total elimination. It specifically prohibits countries from producing, testing, acquiring, possessing or stockpiling nuclear weapons. It also outlaws the transfer of the weapons and forbids signatories from allowing any nuclear explosive device to be stationed, installed or…

Marjorie Cohn (2024-01-31). US Judge Admits Horror of Gaza Genocide, But Will He Dismiss Case Against Biden? truthout.org Mere hours after the International Court of Justice (ICJ) found a plausible case that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza, a historic hearing took place in a federal courtroom in Oakland, California. Several Palestinians who are suing President Joe Biden, Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin for failure to prevent genocide and complicity in genocide testified… |

Mark Gruenberg (2024-01-31). Corporations pouring cash into the political campaigns of election deniers. peoplesworld.org WASHINGTON—Three years ago, after 1,000 raging white nationalists and violent Trumpites of many different stripes invaded the U.S. Capitol in Republican Donald Trump's last try to overturn the 2020 election results—and after most congressional Republicans supported his "Stop the steal!" lies—major corporations pulled their campaign cash from the "sedition caucus." Not for long, and not …

Monica Moorehead (2024-01-31). Int'l Court puts Israel on notice for war crimes. workers.org The International Court of Justice (ICJ), the highest court within the United Nations, issued a preliminary decision Jan. 26, on the complaint submitted by the South African government on Dec. 29, 2023, that documented all aspects of Israeli genocide against the Palestinian people in Gaza. Scroll listing of some of . . . |

newarab (2024-01-31). Iraq appeals 'unfair' loss to Jordan in 2023 Asian Cup. newarab.com Fans of the The Iraqi national team bid farewell to the 20…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-01-31). What do you know about pancreatitis? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas, a long, flat gland that lies horizontally behind your stomach. The pancreas produces enzymes for digestion and hormones that regulate the way your body processes sugar. About 275,000 hospital stays for acute pancreatitis occur in the U.S. each year, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Disease. Chronic pancreatitis is less common, with about 86,000 hospital stays per year. And although pancreatitis is rare in children,…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-01-31). Walk like a penguin: Keeping your winter balance. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org When winter storms hit, good balance can prevent falls and injuries — ranging from broken arms, legs or hips to back injuries and concussions. The National Center for Injury Prevention and Control says slips and falls are the leading cause of nonfatal injury across all age groups, except the 10—24 group. One in every 5 falls results in a serious injury, such as head trauma or broken bones. That's more than 800,000 people being hospitalized…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-01-31). Mayo Clinic Minute: Graves' disease – when the thyroid is overactive. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Graves' disease is an autoimmune disorder that triggers the thyroid gland to produce more thyroid hormones than the body needs. It's the most common cause of hyperthyroidism, or an overactive thyroid. Dr. Marius Stan, a Mayo Clinic endocrinologist, has more on this thyroid disorder. Editor's note: January is National Thyroid Disease Awareness Month. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/mhYeuD_Z3Po Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (1: 05) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-01-31). Donations needed: Nation's blood supply critically low. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Severe weather across many parts of the country has caused a lot of problems, but one effect you may not have heard about is on the nation's blood supply. According to the American Red Cross, the nation's blood supply is critically low. The organization reports that the weather has caused many blood drives to be canceled and made it harder for the Red Cross to move supplies around to meet needs. January is National Blood…

nosihle (2024-01-31). Congratulations Bafana Bafana! sanews.gov.za Congratulations Bafana Bafana! | Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Zizi Kodwa has congratulated South Africa's Bafana Bafana for winning their match against Morocco at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament. | Bafana Bafana beat Morocco 2-0 to advance to the quarterfinals of the tournament at Stade Laurent Pokou in Ivory Coast on Tuesday night. | "What a fantastic performance by Bafana Bafana. This win shows what our national teams can achieve with the support of South Africans. Let us continue to support Bafana Bafana as they march to the AFCON 2023 quarterfinals," the Minister said. | The South African…

presstv.ir (2024-01-31). Firefighters continue work as Colombia seeks help with forest fires. presstv.ir Firefighters try to put out a forest fire near Bogota as Colombia appeals for international help to fight dozens of forest fires that are scorching large areas of the country and blanketing the capital with a plume of smoke.

presstv.ir (2024-01-31). Iran urges intl. condemnation of Israel's 'barbaric' assassination of Palestinian patients. presstv.ir Nasser Kan'ani has called on the international community to condemn Israel's assassination of Palestinian patients in a hospital in West Bank, stressing that that world should not remain silent in the face of this "terrorist act" and "barbaric behavior".

Staff (2024-01-31). Iran calls for justice against states supplying weapons to Israeli regime. muslimmirror.com Tehran : Iranian Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations Office at Geneva, Switzerland, has called on the international community to hold to account countries that are supplying weapons to Israel as the regime continues with its genocidal war on Palestinians in Gaza. Mahdi Aliabadi said in a Tuesday statement to the Conference on Disarmament …

Staff (2024-01-31). Western countries stop funds for UNRWA to starve Palestinians. muslimmirror.com By Latheef Farook In the wake of International Court of Justice, ICJ, ruling on Israeli genocide in Gaza on Friday 26 January 2024, many western countries which support Israeli genocide in Gaza have cut off badly needed funds for United Nations Relief and Works Agency-UNRWA — the sole lifeline of Palestinian refugees. These countries — …

Stan Cox (2024-01-31). Solving Climate Change…or Else! counterpunch.org In December, the New York Times reported that "Earth is finishing up its warmest year in the past 174 years and very likely the past 125,000." (Though it's not the Times's style, that latter figure should have had a couple of exclamation points after it!) Furthermore, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's chief scientist, "Not only was 2023 the warmest year in NOAA's 174-year climate record — it was the warmest by far." In fact, each of the six decades since 1960 saw a higher global average temperature than the 10 years that preceded it. In addition, every decade-to-decade incre…

Survival International. (2024-01-31). Investigation: Prince Harry Charity Linked To Horrific Abuses In Africa. popularresistance.org A charity with strong ties to Prince Harry has been funding rangers responsible for horrific abuses against Indigenous people in the Congo, including torture and rape, according to a major investigation published in the UK's Mail on Sunday. | The abuses have taken place in Odzala-Kokoua National Park in the Republic of Congo, which is managed by African Parks — Prince Harry is a member of their Board of Directors, a position to which he was "elevated" in 2023, after having served as their President for six years. | The investigation has uncovered evidence of countless atrocities committed by African Parks'

The Independent (2024-01-31). Chinese firm MiOne unveils locally assembled smartphones. independent.co.ug The new U1 and Joy 9 smartphones are said to be 'high-quality and pocket-friendly' MBALE, UGANDA | AGENCIES | Chinese phone manufacturer MiOne has released two new smartphones, the U1 and Joy 9, assembled in Uganda's Mbale City. The phones were unveiled by Uganda's Minister of ICT and National Guidance, Dr. Chris Baryomunsi, and State Minister …

The Independent (2024-01-31). IATA signals a vibrant comeback for aviation in 2024. independent.co.ug Industry revenues are projected to reach a historic high of $964 billion ANALYSIS | AGENCIES | The profits projected for airlines in 2024 are expected to stabilize, despite net profitability forecasted to be well below the cost of capital, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA). Industry insiders anticipate that the global aviation sector will …

The Independent (2024-01-31). Israel won't release Palestinian prisoners, withdraw from Gaza. independent.co.ug JERUSALEM, | Xinhua | Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Tuesday that his government will not release Palestinian prisoners or withdraw forces from Gaza, despite international efforts to achieve a ceasefire deal. Netanyahu said in Eli, an Israeli settlement in the occupied West Bank, that "I hear various claims about potential deals, and I …

tvbrics (2024-01-31). Participants of international session at Pushkin State Russian Language Institute discussed cultural and humanitarian co-operation between Russia and Asian countries. tvbrics.com The event outlined a number of problems in the sphere of education and culture in Asian countries and discussed ways to solve them…

UN Human Rights Council (2024-01-31). Statement by Nicholas Koumjian, Head of the Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar (30 Jan 2024) [EN/MY]. reliefweb.int Country: Myanmar | Source: UN Human Rights Council | Please refer to the attached file. | Three years of widespread, systematic violence in Myanmar and the evidence against perpetrators is mounting | Geneva, 30 January 2024 — Three years ago, the Myanmar military overthrew the country's elected government. A host of serious international crimes followed, starting with the violent suppression of protests and arrests of those daring to speak out against the military regime. Thousands, including political opponents and journalists, have been detained without due process of law, and these detentions have…

WSWS (2024-01-31). Nationwide protests in New Zealand against expanding Middle East war. wsws.org Protesters denounced the National Party-led government's support for Israel's genocide in Gaza and its decision to assist the US-led bombing of Yemen.

albawaba (2024-02-01). Man City to battle Real Madrid over Bayern's Alphonso Davies. albawaba.com Manchester City and Real Madrid are ready to battle it out for Bayern Munich star Alphonso Davies, as reported by Fichajes.The Canada international is a proven left-back and has went on to become one of Bayern's top players since his breakthrough in the 2019/20 season.He has made 26 appearances for the Bundesliga giants this term with one goal and three assists to his name.Real and City have taken notice of the 23-year-old and are both planning to bid for his services in the coming months.Davies is tied to Bayern Munich until the summer of 2025. However, the Madrid-based club may have an edge in the race over Cit…

CADTM, Eric Toussaint (2024-02-01). Éric Toussaint argues in favour of a law against vulture funds at the French National Assembly. cadtm.org

unitedEditor (2024-02-01). Approval for Sweden's NATO membership, President Raisi's visit to Türkiye, National Security Council's press release on the Montreux Convention. uwidata.com Last week in Türkiye, vote on Sweden's NATO membership in the Turkish Grand National Assembly (TBMM) was at the top agenda. The visit of Iranian President Ibrahim Raisi was another important event. The announcement by the National Security Council (MGK) regarding the Montreux Convention, related to the insistence of the US/UK on entering the Black …

Sharon Zhang (2024-01-31). Bernie Sanders Calls for US and Others to Restore UNRWA Funding. truthout.org Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont) is calling on the U.S. and international community to restore their funding to Palestine's primary aid agency after more than a dozen countries and the European Union announced that they were suspending funds over the past week. In a statement released Tuesday, Sanders called for Israeli officials' allegations against employees in the UN Relief and Works Agency for… |

UN Human Rights Council (2024-01-31). oPt: Gaza: ICJ ruling offers hope for protection of civilians enduring apocalyptic conditions, say UN experts. reliefweb.int Country: occupied Palestinian territory | Source: UN Human Rights Council | GENEVA (31 January 2024) — The landmark ruling by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) offers the first concrete hope to protect civilians in Gaza enduring apocalyptic humanitarian conditions, destruction, mass killing, wounding and irreparable trauma, UN experts* said today. | "The ruling is a significant milestone in the decades-long struggle for justice by the Palestinian people," the experts said. | The ICJ found it plausible that Israel's acts could amount to genocide and issued six provisional measures, ordering Israel…

US Agency for International Development (2024-01-31). Bangladesh: Effective humanitarian responses require collaborative environmental management: The approach in Cox's Bazar. reliefweb.int Countries: Bangladesh, Myanmar, Nigeria, Somalia, Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) | Sources: US Agency for International Development, World Vision | Please refer to the attached file. | Mohamed Hilmi, Senior Coordinator and Technical Specialist for Shelter, Settlements, and DRR, InterAction | While humanitarian responses focus mostly on the emergency phase—like addressing lifesaving and immediate needs—addressing the impacts and risks of climate change is increasing in urgency. | To these ends, InterAction conducted climate research and consultations to understand how climate change and envir…

US Agency for International Development (2024-01-31). Madagascar: Humanitarian Snapshot – USAID/BHA in Southern Africa, Fiscal Year (FY) 2023. reliefweb.int Countries: Angola, Botswana, Comoros, Eswatini, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Seychelles, South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe | Source: US Agency for International Development | Please refer to the attached file. | REGIONAL PROFILE | Countries in Southern Africa continue to face conflict-induced displacement, food insecurity, the spread of disease, and numerous climatic shocks—including drought, floods, and tropical cyclones—that generate widespread humanitarian needs. In FY 2023, USAID's Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance (USAID/BHA) provided more than $201 million to…

Zane McNeill (2024-01-31). University of Michigan Faculty Call for College to Divest From Israeli Companies. truthout.org The University of Michigan (U-M) Faculty Senate Assembly passed a measure this week calling on university leadership to divest from companies that invest in Israel's genocide in Gaza. "Congratulations to all of the hardworking faculty members at the University of Michigan who made this historic victory possible," National Students for Justice for Palestine (SJP) said on social media. |

WSWS (2024-02-01). Opposition grows against pro-government thug attack on Sri Lankan SEP members. wsws.org US and UK academics and WSWS arts writers denounce the violent assault on Dehin Wasantha and Lakshman Fernando by pro-government union leaders at Moratuwa university.

Government of Sri Lanka (2024-01-31). oPt: Sri Lanka donates a consignment of Ceylon Tea to the People of Palestine in Gaza Strip. reliefweb.int Countries: occupied Palestinian territory, Sri Lanka | Source: Government of Sri Lanka | The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Sri Lanka has made arrangements to donate a consignment of Ceylon Tea to the people of Palestine in the Gaza Strip as a token of humanitarian assistance symbolizing Sri Lanka's unwavering support and solidarity with the people of Palestine. | The donation was received by the Ambassador of Palestine to Sri Lanka, Zuhair Hamdallah Zaid, from the Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs, Tharaka Balasuriya in the presence of Secretary of Foreign Affairs Aruni Wijewardane on 29 January 2024 at the…

WSWS (2024-01-31). Sri Lankan government refuses to protect migrant workers who lose their jobs in Oman. wsws.org Intensified exploitation and job losses are hitting foreign workers in Oman, excacerbated by expanding war in the Middle East and Ukraine.

yenisafak (2024-01-31). Doƒüu Ekspresi kaza yaptƒ±: Demiryolu ula≈üƒ±ma kapandƒ±. yenisafak.com Kayseri'nin Kocasinan ilàßesinde Doƒüu Ekspresi treninin hafif ticari araca àßarpmasƒ± sonucu demiryolu 1 saat ula≈üƒ±ma kapandƒ±. | Edinilen bilgiye gà∂re, ilàßeye baƒülƒ± Cƒ±rgalan Mahallesi'nde bulunan hemzemin geàßitte meydana gelen kazada Z.K (49) idaresindeki 38 LA 077 plakalƒ± hafif ticari araàß, iddiaya gà∂re bariyerler kapanmak àºzereyken kar≈üƒ±ya geàßmek istedi. Bu sƒ±rada Kayseri istikametinden Sivas istikametine gi…

British Medical Journal (2024-01-30). Trajectories and correlates of poor mental health in India over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic: a nationwide survey. reliefweb.int Country: India | Source: British Medical Journal | Emma Nichols, Sarah Petrosyan, Pranali Khobragade, Joyita Banerjee, Marco Angrisani, Sharmistha Dey, David E Bloom, Simone Schaner, Aparajit B Dey, Jinkook Lee | Abstract | Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic had large impacts on mental health; however, most existing evidence is focused on the initial lockdown period and high-income contexts. By assessing trajectories of mental health symptoms in India over 2 years, we aim to understand the effect of later time periods and pandemic characteristics on mental health in a lower-middle income context. | Methods We…

O'odham Solidarity with Palestine (2024-01-30). O'odham Solidarity with Palestine: Native People Urge End to Colonization and Genocide. indybay.org O'odham Solidarity with Palestine demanded a ceasefire and end to colonization and genocide, during the tribal inauguration of leaders at Gila River Indian Community, south of Phoenix, Arizona. O'odham said Israeli-trained police and Israeli-trained border patrol and Israeli surveillance towers are exploiting and militarizing O'odham lands of Gila River, Akimel O'odham, Hia Ced, and Tohono O'odham in southern Arizona.

Staff (2024-01-30). AIM refutes ASI survey report on Gyanvapi. muslimmirror.com Varanasi: The Gyanvapi mosque management committee, Anjuman Intezamia Masjid (AIM), has termed the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) report on the scientific study and survey of the mosque as an attempt to "set a false narrative." Based on the history available with AIM, it claimed that this mosque was constructed in three phases, starting in …

_____ (2024-01-29). The Consecration of the New Ram Temple in Ayodhya: A Glimmer of Peace in a Sea of Darkness. transcend.org "The Consecration of the Ram Mandir by a Politician and not a Hindu Priest, confirms the emergence of India as a Religious State of Hindutva"

geo.tv (2024-01-29). Over 127,000 vote for Khalistan Referendum in San Francisco. geo.tv Pro-Khalistan leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun issues open challenge to India's territorial integrity…

geo.tv (2024-01-29). Haji Malang Dargah 'on radar of Hindutva extremists' after Ram Mandir's opening. geo.tv Haji Malang Dargah has long been claimed by Hindutva extremists clashing with Muslim worshippers in India…

Saleem Samad (2024-01-30). India is not among the top 10 development partners of Bangladesh. pressenza.com When India promptly felicitated Bangladesh for holding a "free and fair" 12th National Elections, the government leaders in Bangladesh were visibly excited. | Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated his Bangladesh counterpart Sheikh Hasina on her "victory for a historic fourth consecutive term in the Parliamentary elections" and also said, "We are committed to further strengthen our enduring and people-centric partnership with Bangladesh." | On the eve of the 75th Republic Day of India, a Bangladesh business daily Share Biz in Bangla publishes a damning first-page lead story "India is not among the top…

albawaba (2024-01-29). Bernard Arnault Overtakes Elon Musk to become the world's richest person! albawaba.com ALBAWABA – French billionaire Bernard Arnault, Chairman and CEO of the global luxury goods conglomerate LVMH (Louis Vuitton Moet Hennessy), which includes brands like Louis Vuitton, has surpassed Elon Musk, the CEO of the American electric car company Tesla, to become the world's richest person.Arnault's net worth and family wealth increased to $207.8 billion after a $23.6 billion rise on Friday, according to Forbes magazine, as reported by the Indian site "Live Mint."In contrast, the net worth of Tesla's CEO reached $204.5 billion, while the market value of LVMH reached $388.8 billion on Friday, compared to Tesl…

infobrics (2024-01-29). Russia and India Partner to Create a Digital Economy in BRICS Expansion. infobrics.org Both countries are also exploring a native BRICS currency…

John P. Ruehl (2024-01-29). An Assassination Scandal Threatens India's Relations With the Five Eyes. counterpunch.org Since mid-2023, a series of assassination plots have strained India's relations with Canada and the U.S. In June 2023, a Sikh separatist activist living in Canada was reportedly killed on orders from Indian security services. Subsequently, in November, it came to light that U.S. authorities were investigating an assassination attempt against another Sikh separatist figure on

Nava J. Thakuria (2024-01-29). International Conference and Gathering of World Elders Begins in Northeast India. pressenza.com UN Admitted the Importance of Cultural Integration in Development Policies: RSS Chief Bhagwat: | Guwahati, India: The 8th triennial conference of elders of ancient traditions and cultures under the auspices of the International Centre for Cultural Studies (ICCS) begins on a colorful note at Dibrugarh of Assam in northeast India on 28 January 2024. Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh's Sarsanghchalak Mohan Bhagwat, Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, and spiritual leaders from 33 countries graced the occasion. The five-day conference will witness the deliberations by spiritual leaders to prepare a roadmap fo…

O'odham Solidarity with Palestine (2024-01-29). O'odham Solidarity with Palestine: Native People Urge End to Colonization and Genocide. indybay.org O'odham Solidarity with Palestine demanded a ceasefire and end to colonization and genocide, during the tribal inauguration of leaders at Gila River Indian Community, south of Phoenix, Arizona. O'odham said Israeli-trained police and Israeli-trained border patrol and Israeli surveillance towers are exploiting and militarizing O'odham lands of Gila River, Akimel O'odham, Hia Ced, and Tohono O'odham in southern Arizona.

Staff (2024-01-29). Enrollment Disparities: Muslim students' progress trails behind SC, ST, and OBC in higher education. muslimmirror.com By Jasmine Nehar In an era where the BJP government is making efforts to strip Aligarh Muslim University of its minority status, the latest all-India survey on higher education sheds light on the concerning reality that Muslim students are significantly trailing behind their counterparts in scheduled caste (SC), scheduled tribe (ST), and other backward castes …

Staff (2024-01-29). After the 2024 Lok Sabha Elections: Navigating India's Political Trajectory. muslimmirror.com By Mohammad Elyas Thumbe Anxiously awaiting the Lok Sabha election, expected to take place in April-May 2024, just two months away, the significance of this electoral event is magnified as it is considered a decisive mandate that may lead Indian democracy and federalism down a transformative path. The BJP is poised to realize its agenda, …

Staff (2024-01-30). NIA files charge-sheet against 3 in Rajasthan PFI conspiracy case. muslimmirror.com New Delhi : The NIA has filed a charge-sheet against three activists of the banned PFI in a case related to radicalisation of Muslim youths, and giving them weapons training to fight and establish Islamic rule in India by 2047. Further cracking down on unlawful and anti-national activities of the Popular Front of India (PFI), …

marketing (2024-01-29). Strategic Significance Of Macron's Visit To India #MENAFN #Bitcoin #LatestNews #BreakingNews. menafn.com (MENAFN – NewsIn) | By K/Daily News | Colombo, January 30: French President Emmanuel Macron's participation as the Chief Guest at the Indian Independence Day parade in New Delhi on January 26 was an …

People's Dispatch. (2024-01-30). Western Countries Punish UNRWA For Work In Gaza Strip. popularresistance.org Late on Saturday, January 27, a set of Western countries announced they would cease funding UNRWA, the United Nations agency for Palestine refugees, after Israeli authorities alleged implication of some staff members in the attack conducted by Hamas against Israel on October 7, 2023. | In a matter of hours, the United States, Germany, Canada, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Italy, and a couple of other allies announced they would cease contributions to the organization's work. While some of them stated the cuts would be temporary, until an internal investigation is concluded, UN officials pointed out that th…

Staff (2024-01-29). SC adjourns hearing on batch of pleas pertaining to Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Idgah Masjid dispute. muslimmirror.com New Delhi : The Supreme Court on Monday adjourned hearing on a clutch of petitions pertaining to Mathura's Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Idgah Masjid dispute. "At the joint request of parties, re-list in the first half of April, 2024. In the meantime, parties will complete the pleadings," said a bench presided by Justice Sanjiv Khanna. The bench, …

Staff (2024-01-30). HC asks trial court to decide by next month Sharjeel Imam's bail plea in sedition case. muslimmirror.com New Delhi : The Delhi High Court on Tuesday directed the trial court to decide by next month a plea by student activist Sharjeel Imam seeking bail in connection with a 2020 communal riots case involving allegations of sedition and unlawful activities. A bench of Justices Suresh Kumar Kait and Manoj Jain was informed by …

Dave DeCamp (2024-01-30). Pentagon Admits It Has No Evidence Iran Was Behind Drone Attack That Killed 3 US Troops in Jordan. news.antiwar.com The Pentagon on Monday said Iran "bears responsibility" for the drone attack in northeastern Jordan that killed three US troops but admitted it has no evidence that Iran was directly involved. Pentagon spokeswoman Sabrina Singh said the responsibility fell on Iran due to its support for Iraqi Shia militias the US believes carried out the …

International Water Management Institute (2024-01-30). World: Anticipatory Action in Communities Hosting Refugees and Internally Displaced Persons: An Assessment of Current Approaches. reliefweb.int Countries: Bangladesh, Burkina Faso, Chad, Myanmar, Niger, Nigeria, World | Source: International Water Management Institute | Please refer to the attached file. | Alexandra Schindler, Radhika Singh, Andrew Adam-Bradford, Merel Laauwen and Sandra Ruckstuhl | Abstract/Description | This paper is a global literature review of anticipatory action approaches in communities hosting forcibly displaced persons. Anticipatory action, or a set of actions taken to prevent or mitigate a potential disaster before acute impacts are felt, is an essential strategy to reduce the impacts of climate change and extreme weather…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-01-29). Israeli Ministers Join Thousands of Settlers in Calling for Colonization of Gaza. libya360.wordpress.com Tanupriya Singh /Israel's national security minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, at the "Conference for the Victory of Israel— Settlements Bring Security" on January 28. Photo: Screenshot While PM Benjamin Netanyahu has so far denied Israel's plans to occupy Gaza, ministers in own Cabinet have joined thousands of colonial settlers in calls to "return" to the Strip. On…

Tanupriya Singh (2024-01-29). Israeli ministers join thousands of settlers in calling for colonization of Gaza. peoplesdispatch.org While PM Benjamin Netanyahu has so far denied Israel's plans to occupy Gaza, ministers in own Cabinet have joined thousands of colonial settlers in calls to "return" to the Strip.

Staff (2024-01-30). Wedding called off after spat over a chair in UP. muslimmirror.com Bulandshahr : It all began over a humble chair and ended with the groom calling off the wedding in Bulandshahr district of Uttar Pradesh. Mohd Mubeen, the bride's father, said that after the baraat arrived and festivities had begun, a heated argument started between an elderly woman and one of the guests. According to reports, …

albawaba (2024-01-30). Israeli forces kill 3 Palestinians in Jenin, West Bank. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – A troop of Israeli forces stormed the Ibn Sina Hospital in the West Bank city of Jenin, killing three Palestinian men.According to preliminary reports, a pack of Israeli soldiers stormed the third floor of Ibn Sina Hospital and killed the three Palestinians using muffler revolvers then retreated from the area.Reports said that the three men were members of Al-Qassam Brigades – Jenin Brigade. Later on, Al-Qassam Brigades – Jenin Brigade announced in a statement that "a group of its Resistance fighters were martyred in a cowardly assassination operation carried out by an Israeli special force that infilt…

presstv.ir (2024-01-30). Al-Qassam Brigades strikes Tel Aviv with barrage of rockets. presstv.ir Hamas has launched fresh attacks on the Israeli-occupied territories by firing a barrage of rockets at Tel Aviv in retaliation for the illegal regime's months-long genocidal war on the besieged Gaza Strip.

albawaba (2024-01-29). Al-Qassam strikes Tel Aviv with a barrage of missiles. albawaba.com

European Commission's Directorate-General for European Civil Protection, Humanitarian Aid Operations (2024-01-30). Philippines: Western North Pacific | 2023 Tropical cyclone season | DG ECHO Daily Map – 29/01/2024. reliefweb.int Countries: Cambodia, China, Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Guam, Lao People's Democratic Republic (the), Micronesia (Federated States of), Northern Mariana Islands (The United States of America), Palau, Philippines, Republic of Korea, Russian Federation, Thailand, Viet Nam | Source: European Commission's Directorate-General for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations | Please refer to the attached Map. | The tropical cyclone season across the Western North Pacific basin lasts throughout the whole year, averaging nearly 27 typhoons/tropical storms per year during the reference perio…

International Charter Space, Major Disasters (2024-01-30). Preliminary Satellite-Derived Damage Assessment: Ailinglaplap Atoll and Arno Atoll, Republic of the Marshall Islands (24 Jan 2024). reliefweb.int Country: Marshall Islands | Sources: International Charter Space and Major Disasters, UN Satellite Centre | Please refer to the attached Map. | SUMMARY OF FINDINGS | Ailinglaplap Atoll | Potentially affected shoreline close to the Woja airport detected as of 21 January 2024 | Arno Atoll | No evidence of major damage could be observed from high resolution satellite images acquired on 23 January 2024 13…

International Charter Space, Major Disasters (2024-01-30). Preliminary Satellite-Derived Damage Assessment: Ailinglaplap Atoll and Arno Atoll, Republic of the Marshall Islands (29 Jan 2024). reliefweb.int Country: Marshall Islands | Sources: International Charter Space and Major Disasters, UN Satellite Centre | Please refer to the attached Map. | SUMMARY OF FINDINGS | Ailinglaplap Atoll | Potentially affected shoreline close to Woja airfield detected as of 22 January 2024 | No major damage observed on Airok airfield as of 28 January 2024 | Arno Atoll | Potentially affected shoreline and structures detected as of 26 January 2024…

International Charter Space, Major Disasters (2024-01-30). Storm surge and flash floods impact analysis in Woja, Ailinglaplap Atoll, The Republic of the Marshall Islands as of 22 January 2024 – Imagery Analysis: 22/01/2024 | Published 24/01/2024 V1. reliefweb.int Country: Marshall Islands | Sources: International Charter Space and Major Disasters, UN Satellite Centre | Please refer to the attached Map. | IMAGERY ANALYSIS: 22/01/2024, PUBLISHED 24/01/2024 V1 | This map illustrates satellite-detected mud and washed away areas in Woja, Ailinglaplap Atoll the Republic of the Marshall Islands as observed from a NewSat image acquires on the 22 January 2024. | Within the cloud free analyzed areas the airport landing strip appears to be affected by mud and in at least two location washed away areas can be observed. | This is a preliminary analysis and has not yet been valid…

Javier Arana Villasusa (2024-01-30). Severe drought affects Europe and Africa. plenglish.com The European Copernicus service said that the European Observatory for Climate Change (EUCOPERNICUS) has reported that there has been little rainfalls in recent years, especially in the Mediterranean basin. | This was assured by the European Drought Observatory for Resilience and Adaptation (EDORA) in a message on the social network X, in which it showed on a map different points with red color in the south of the Spanish Mediterranean area, the Balearic Islands, also in Spain, Sicily and Sardinia (Italy) and especially in northern Africa. | According to the Observatory, droughts have a substantial impact on nea…

UN Development Programme (2024-01-30). Micronesia: Fire, Floods, Drought: Over Two Decades of Navigating Through Climate Challenges in the Pacific. reliefweb.int Countries: Marshall Islands, Micronesia (Federated States of) | Source: UN Development Programme | KEVIN PETRINI, | UNDP Deputy Resident Representative, Federated States of Micronesia | Pohnpei, FSM — In November 1998, I arrived in the Pacific for the first time to the island of Samoa. I was a young man just out of college with my Master's degree studying environmental science with particular focus on the atmosphere. At the time, I learned about air quality, ozone depletion and other related issues, but the reality of these issues were still theoretical. | It happens that in November 1998, the planet was…

A Guest Author (2024-01-30). Palestinian Resistance responds to Int'l Court of Justice decision on Israeli genocide. workers.org The following statements from Palestinian resistance groups were posted on Resistance News Network on Jan. 26, 2024, in response to the preliminary decision issued by the International Court of Justice in response to the South African government's 84-page document accusing the apartheid state of Israel with genocide against the people . . . |

Amnesty International (2024-01-30). Israel/OPT: States must reverse cruel decision to withdraw UNRWA funding. reliefweb.int Country: occupied Palestinian territory | Source: Amnesty International | The decisions by at least 11 donor countries to suspend funding to the UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), following allegations that individual staff members were involved in the 7 October attacks in southern Israel, will deal a devastating blow to more than two million refugees in the occupied Gaza Strip for whom the organization serves as a sole lifeline, said Amnesty International. The organization is urging states to reverse their decisions and refrain from suspending funding to UNRWA. | "It is deeply shocking — indeed inhuman…

Ana Luisa Brown (2024-01-30). Cuba's heritage city to host international symposium. plenglish.com Camagàºey, Cuba, Jan 30 (Prensa Latina) The Symposium 'Challenges in the Management and Administration of Cities' will coincide with the celebration of the 510th anniversary of the city of Camagàºey, a jewel of Cuba's heritage.

Binoy Kampmark (2024-01-30). Freezing Aid to Gaza: Israel's International War against the UNRWA. counterpunch.org Imperilled, tormented Palestinians in Gaza had little time to celebrate the January 26 order of the International Court of Justice. In a case brought by South Africa intended to facilitate a ceasefire and ease the suffering of the Gaza populace, Israel received the unwanted news that it had to, among other obligations, ensure compliance with the UN Genocide

CADTM International (2024-01-30). CADTM International supports the general strike in Argentina on 24 January 2024 and the popular uprising against debt. cadtm.org

Collective, CADTM International (2024-01-30). Letter urging the States of the world to support South Africa's application to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) against Israel for violation of the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide in Gaza. cadtm.org

Decensored News. (2024-01-30). Biden's UNRWA Cuts Are A Violation Of International And US Law. popularresistance.org During an appearance on MSNBC on Saturday, international law professor Francis Boyle discussed the implications of this week's International Court of Justice (ICJ) order in South Africa's genocide case against Israel, the cutoff of funds to UNRWA, the Biden administration's legal complicity under both international and US law, and how this might play out at the UN Security Council and General Assembly. | Boyle is well-qualified to weigh in on the matter: After becoming the first lawyer to successfully argue a genocide case at the ICJ (also known as the World Court) on behalf of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Boyle then…

EarthRights International (2024-01-30). WORLD BANK GROUP INSTITUTION AGREES TO SETTLE CASE ALLEGING IT ABETTED MURDER. cadtm.org

ecns.cn (2024-01-29). Chinese embassy in Nauru reopens. ecns.cn Also on Monday, a Chinese national flag-raising ceremony was held in Nauru by the Chinese diplomatic team, marking the first time in nearly 19 years that the five-star red flag has been raised in the Pacific island country.

ecns.cn (2024-01-30). Demand for China's fast fashion boosts global air freight cargo. ecns.cn The demand by American and European consumers for fast-fashion goods from Chinese e-commerce sites such as Shein and Temu has led to a boom in business for international air freight and logistics companies in Asia.

ecns.cn (2024-01-30). More Chinese students experience unwarranted interrogation, harassment, deportation at U.S. border. ecns.cn Recent incidents of some Chinese international students with valid documents being harassed, interrogated, and deported by U.S. authorities suggest that such unlawful behavior has only worsened, leaving the situation for Chinese international students in the U.S. far from improved.

ecns.cn (2024-01-30). About 70% of foreign-invested companies upbeat about China's market potential: official. ecns.cn More foreign-invested companies surveyed by the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) in the fourth quarter of 2023 said they were satisfied with China's business environment.

Government of Australia (2024-01-30). El Niño support for Timor-Leste and the Pacific. reliefweb.int Countries: Australia, Timor-Leste, World | Source: Government of Australia | Joint media release with: | The Hon Pat Conroy MP, Minister for International Development and the Pacific | Australia is investing $5 million to help Timor-Leste and the Pacific prepare for and respond to the early impacts of El Niño. | Our region is experiencing the effects of climate change and, in 2024, climate-related hazards and disasters are expected to intensify. The El Niño system brings extremely dry conditions to some areas of the region and wild weather to others. | In Timor-Leste, drought is impacting agriculture, freshwat…

greenleft.org.au (2024-01-30). International Holocaust Remembrance Day: 'Never Again' must include everyone. greenleft.org.au

Heidi Matthews, Faisal A. Bhabha, Mohammad Fadel (2024-01-30). Ruling by ICJ Means Canada and the U.S. Could be Complicit in Gaza Genocide. counterpunch.org The International Court of Justice has issued a ground-breaking decision in South Africa's genocide case against Israel, ordering Israel to comply with six provisional measures to safeguard the right of Palestinians in Gaza to be protected from genocidal violence. The court's order is binding on Israel and formalizes the international legal obligations of other countries

International Crisis Group (2024-01-30). The Taliban's Neighbourhood: Regional Diplomacy with Afghanistan. reliefweb.int Countries: Afghanistan, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Pakistan | Source: International Crisis Group | Please refer to the attached file. | Even as many diplomats shun the Taliban regime, protesting its treatment of women and girls, emissaries of countries near Afghanistan have sought dealings with Kabul in areas like security and commerce. It is a worthwhile endeavour, and the West should not stand in the way. | What's new?‚ÄÇThe Taliban, mostly isolated by Western powers, are looking to build ties with foreign capitals closer by. These countries cannot simply say no: they must deal with the…

Javier Arana Villasusa (2024-01-30). Jameson Black Barrel whiskey for the first time on the Cuban market. plenglish.com Havana, Jan 30 (Prensa Latina) There is a new product in the Havana Club International (HCI) catalog in Cuba, Jameson Black Barrel, an Irish whiskey with an interesting history of production and aging, aimed at exquisite consumers.

Labor Video Projectt (2024-01-30). IBT 808 Sec.Treas Chris Silvera on "confederate" Being Invited by IBT Pres. SOB. indybay.org New York Teamsters Local 808 Executive Secretary Chris Silvera has protested the visit of past president Trump to the Teamsters national headquarters on January 31, 2024 to see if the Teamsters should endorse him. Silvera calls Trump a confederate.

Leila Warah, Mondoweiss. (2024-01-30). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 115: Israel Pushes Gazans Further South. popularresistance.org In the 48 hours after the International Court of Justice (ICJ) interim ruling on Israel, which placed the state on trial for genocide, the military has continued attacking Gaza with full force. | Within the last two days, at least 373 Palestinians, including 345 civilians, have been killed and at least 643 wounded, reported Human Rights Monitor (HRM). | The entire city of Khan Younis, located in the second-most southern district in the Gaza Strip, is being pounded by Israeli bombardment. | The Al Amal Hospital in the city is being subjected to a military siege that has lasted several days, trapping medical staff,…

Margaret Flowers, Clearing the FOG. (2024-01-30). Neoliberalism Plunges Ecuador Into A State Of Crisis; US Escalates Militarism. popularresistance.org On January 7, Adolfo Macias, known as "Fito", a leader of an Ecuadorian drug cartel, escaped from prison, which sparked uprisings across the country. In response, President Daniel Noboa declared a national state of emergency and decreed that the country is in a state of internal conflict, listing 20 gangs as terrorist groups. Clearing the FOG spoke with Alex Main of the Center for Economic Policy and Research about the conditions that have led to growing poverty, insecurity and violence in Ecuador. Main explains how the United States is exploiting the current situation to justify sending US weapons and military p…

Neal Meyer, Federico Fuentes (2024-01-30). United States: 'Biden's support for Israel's genocidal campaign has made it more likely that Trump will win'. greenleft.org.au Neal Meyer is a national leader of Bread & Roses, a caucus of Marxist activists in the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA). He spoke with Green Left's Federico Fuentes about the impact that Israel's war on Gaza is having on US politics.

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-01-30). What do you know about pancreatitis? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas, a long, flat gland that lies horizontally behind your stomach. The pancreas produces enzymes for digestion and hormones that regulate the way your body processes sugar. About 275,000 hospital stays for acute pancreatitis occur in the U.S. each year, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Disease. Chronic pancreatitis is less common, with about 86,000 hospital stays per year. And although pancreatitis is rare in children,…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-01-30). Walk like a penguin: Keeping your winter balance. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org When winter storms hit, good balance can prevent falls and injuries — ranging from broken arms, legs or hips to back injuries and concussions. The National Center for Injury Prevention and Control says slips and falls are the leading cause of nonfatal injury across all age groups, except the 10—24 group. One in every 5 falls results in a serious injury, such as head trauma or broken bones. That's more than 800,000 people being hospitalized…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-01-30). Mayo Clinic Minute: Graves' disease – when the thyroid is overactive. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Graves' disease is an autoimmune disorder that triggers the thyroid gland to produce more thyroid hormones than the body needs. It's the most common cause of hyperthyroidism, or an overactive thyroid. Dr. Marius Stan, a Mayo Clinic endocrinologist, has more on this thyroid disorder. Editor's note: January is National Thyroid Disease Awareness Month. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/mhYeuD_Z3Po Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (1: 05) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo…

nosihle (2024-01-30). Licensing officials in court on fraud, corruption allegations. sanews.gov.za Licensing officials in court on fraud, corruption allegations | Eleven licensing officials are expected to appear in the Bloemfontein Magistrates Court on Tuesday on allegations of fraud and corruption. | The officials were arrested in Ladybrand in the Free State, Elukwatini in Mpumalanga and Rayton in Gauteng after a three-year investigation that identified examiners who were fraudulently issuing driver's licences and roadworthy certificates at various testing stations. | The investigation was initiated by the National Traffic Anti-Corruption Unit of the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) and registered…

Pressenza New York (2024-01-30). Gaza Genocide Denounced at the World Court; Now We Must Stop It! pressenza.com The government of Algeria announced over the weekend that it has requested that the UN Security Council be urgently convened this coming Wednesday, Jan. 31, to give "binding effect" to the historic Jan. 26 decision of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on the matter of South Africa's charges of Israeli genocide against Palestinians in Gaza. UN Security Council resolutions—if they can get past U.S. and British vetoes—are in fact internationally legally enforceable. ICJ decisions are legally binding on the parties, but the Court has no enforcement mechanism of its own. | By Dennis Small | The perp…

presstv.ir (2024-01-30). Firefighters continue work as Colombia seeks help with forest fires. presstv.ir Firefighters try to put out a forest fire near Bogota as Colombia appeals for international help to fight dozens of forest fires that are scorching large areas of the country and blanketing the capital with a plume of smoke.

WSWS (2024-01-30). Hong Kong court liquidates failed Chinese property giant. wsws.org The decision followed months of intense negotiations as international creditors moved against Evergrande to get some of their money back.

_____ (2024-01-29). British Lawyer Rejects "Outrageous" Israel Genocide Claims at The Hague. transcend.org Prof. Malcolm Shaw is one of the lawyers representing Israel in their defense against accusations of Genocide by South Africa at the International Court of Justice-ICJ.

_____ (2024-01-29). It May Be Genocide, but It Won't Be Stopped. transcend.org 26 Jan 2024 – The ruling by the International Court of Justice was a legal victory for South Africa and the Palestinians, but it will not halt the slaughter.

_____ (2024-01-29). The Hague: South Africa v. Israel — ICJ Order. transcend.org The International Court of Justice delivers its order in South Africa v. Israel – Streamed live on 26 Jan 2024…

_____ (2024-01-29). Why International Law Matters even if Israel Refuses to Comply with ICJ Provisional Measures Ruling. transcend.org 17 Jan 2024 – How should we interpret the South Africa allegation that Israel's military operations in Gaza violate the country's obligations under the United Nations Genocide Convention and that its actions constitute genocide?>

Abayomi Azikiwe (2024-01-29). International Court of Justice Rules South African Claims of Genocide Against Palestinians by Israel Are Plausible. globalresearch.ca

Alastair Crooke (2024-01-29). Alastair Crooke: Will Israel Self-Destruct? thealtworld.com Alastair Crooke: Will Israel Self-Destruct? | Could the International Court of Justice's latest ruling truly topple Israel's moral high ground? Join me, Judge Andrew Napolitano, alongside Alistair Crook, as we dissect the court's findings which suggest a plausible case for genocide by Israel, casting a shadow over the Western world's narrative of moral superiority. We examine the shockwaves sent through global politics, assessing the ramifications it could have for the United States, given its staunch alliance with Israel. In an age where the media often sidesteps sensitive geopolitical landmines, we dive into th…

albawaba (2024-01-29). Former South African President suspended from the ruling party. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- South Africa's ruling African National Congress (ANC) made a significant move on Monday, suspending former President Jacob Zuma from the party and announcing plans to legally challenge a rival group advocating in his name, as

Alexandra Jacobo (2024-01-29). GOP governors rally behind Texas in Supreme Court border dispute. nationofchange.org Texas Governor Greg Abbott, backed by 25 GOP governors, maintains razor wire barriers at Eagle Pass, igniting a national debate on border security and state sovereignty.

Ann Brown (2024-01-29). Professor James Small Talks Personal Relationship With Dr. Khalid Muhammad: 5 Things To Know. moguldom.com Professor James Small, a distinguished scholar activist and speaker, shared insights into his personal relationship with the late Dr. Khalid Muhammad during interviews, shedding light on lesser-known aspects of Muhammad's life and influence. Small serves as CEO of Sanaa Lodge Enterprise, Ghana, Ltd., CEO and president of African-American Management Company, Ghana, Ltd., and International vice …

Australian Council for International Development (2024-01-29). oPt: Foreign aid peak welcomes interim ruling on Gaza war. reliefweb.int Country: occupied Palestinian territory | Source: Australian Council for International Development | The Australian Council for International Development welcomes today's interim ruling by the International Court of Justice on the Gaza war. | "ACFID urges Australia to amplify global calls for an immediate and permanent ceasefire to stop the bloodshed," ACFID CEO Marc Purcell said. | "The humanitarian situation in Gaza is beyond dire. Palestinians trapped in the enclave without food, water, medicine or shelter are in desperate need of lifesaving aid now. | "The aid and humanitarian sector has been working tirel…

Ben Norton (2024-01-29). ICJ'S Israel Genocide Decision: Historic Victory for Palestinians and Global South. orinocotribune.com By Ben Norton — Jan 27, 2024 | The historic decision by the UN's International Court of Justice (ICJ) that Israel may be violating the genocide convention is a victory for the Palestinian people, and Global South as a whole, after centuries of Western colonialism. | The International Court of Justice at the Hague made history on January 26 by stating that there is sufficient evidence to investigate allegations that Israel has committed genocide against the Palestinian people. | In the words of the

Binoy Kampmark (2024-01-29). Freezing Aid to Gaza: Israel's International War against the UNRWA. dissidentvoice.org Imperilled, tormented Palestinians in Gaza had little time to celebrate the January 26 order of the International Court of Justice. In a case brought by South Africa intended to facilitate a ceasefire and ease the suffering of the Gaza populace, Israel received the unwanted news that it had to, among other obligations, ensure compliance with …

Binoy Kampmark (2024-01-29). The ICJ's Provisional Orders: The Genocide Convention Applies to Gaza. counterpunch.org On January 26, legal experts, policy wonks, activists and the plain curious waited for the order of the International Court of Justice, sitting in The Hague. The topic was that gravest of crimes, considered most reprehensible in the canon of international law: genocide. The main participants: the accused party, the State of Israel, and the

CADTM International (2024-01-29). CADTM International supports the general strike in Argentina on 24 January 2024 and the popular uprising against debt. cadtm.org

cameron orr (2024-01-29). Forward together: For pre-convention discussion. cpusa.org Editor's note: The CPUSA National Committee adopted the document below at its January 27th meeting to frame its preconvention discussion. It's the first of three, the second of which will be on the role of the party. The third will be on the international situation. | The U.S. is in the midst of a deep systemic crisis, perhaps the most severe since the Civil War and the Great Depression. It is a political, economic, social, cultural and ideological crisis of the capitalist system. Confidence in government is at an all-time low, while working-class anger at mounting inequality is at an all-time high. Gaza, Ukra…

Catherine Churchill (2024-01-29). The Weekly Round-Up: Provisional Measures for Gaza, Warning on Rwanda, & Asylum Seekers. ukhumanrightsblog.com In the News On Friday, A 17-judge panel at the International Court of Justice delivered an interim ruling imposing provisional measures on the state of Israel in order to alleviate the 'catastrophic humanitarian situation' in Gaza. Though stopping short of calling for the complete suspension of military operations requested by South Africa, the court ordered …

Chris Walker (2024-01-29). Iowa Republicans Forward Bill to Force Students to Stand for National Anthem. truthout.org Republicans in a state legislative subcommittee in Iowa forwarded a bill last week to force students to stand for and "respect" the singing of the Star Spangled Banner each day, a move that critics say would violate the free speech rights of children. House Study Bill 587, sponsored by state Rep. Skyler Wheeler (R), modifies the state's social studies curriculum to include instruction on "how to… |

Collective, CADTM International (2024-01-29). Letter urging the States of the world to support South Africa's application to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) against Israel for violation of the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide in Gaza. cadtm.org

Council for International Development (2024-01-29). oPt: Council for International Development Aotearoa New Zealand urges continued support for UNRWA amidst funding suspensions. reliefweb.int Countries: New Zealand, occupied Palestinian territory | Source: Council for International Development | The Council for International Development (CID) Aotearoa New Zealand calls for New Zealand to continue their funding and support for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA). | CID's Executive Director Peter Rudd says, "It is very important to continue supporting UNRWA's vital humanitarian operations despite the extremely serious allegations surrounding around 12 personnel. UNRWA are still the largest aid organisation currently operating inside Gaza with around 13,000 staff, and the humanitarian n…

Craig Murray (2024-01-29). Has International Law survived, or has the Western political class killed it? mronline.org n finding there is a plausible case against Israel, the International Court of Justice treated with contempt the argument from Israel that the case should be dismissed as it is exercising its right of self-defence.

Dave DeCamp (2024-01-29). Israeli Ministers Attend 'Resettle Gaza' Conference. news.antiwar.com A conference in Jerusalem on Sunday that called for the re-establishment of Jewish settlements in the Gaza Strip was attended by thousands of Israelis, including members of the Knesset and ministers within the government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, leader of the Jewish Power party, and Finance Minister Bezalel …

Dave DeCamp (2024-01-29). Israeli Airstrikes Hit Damascus, Several Reported Killed. news.antiwar.com Israeli airstrikes hit targets south of the Syrian capital of Damascus on Monday, killing and injuring a number of people, Syria's SANA news agency reported. Both Syria and Iran denied reports that said the strikes killed Iranian nationals or Iranian military advisors. Just over a week ago, Israeli airstrikes on a residential building in Damascus …

Dr. Binoy Kampmark (2024-01-29). Freezing Aid to Gaza: Israel's International War Against the UNRWA. globalresearch.ca

EarthRights International (2024-01-29). WORLD BANK GROUP INSTITUTION AGREES TO SETTLE CASE ALLEGING IT ABETTED MURDER. cadtm.org

ecns.cn (2024-01-29). Flights and passengers to Harbin hit a record high. ecns.cn Harbin Taiping International Airport confirmed 523 takeoffs and landings, accounting for 80,640 passengers on Saturday.

EDWIN (2024-01-29). Foreign nationals to appear in court for contravention of Immigration Act. sanews.gov.za Foreign nationals to appear in court for contravention of Immigration Act | About 23 foreign nationals and two South Africans are expected to appear before the Mankweng Magistrate's Court today for contravention of the Immigration Act and bribery. | This after the South African Police Service arrested them on Saturday in Solomondale near Polokwane. | It is reported that members of the SAPS Limpopo Provincial Tracking Team, in conjunction with two private security companies, SPS High Risk and Tshimollo Security, operationalised information gathered regarding a white Toyota Quantum that was driving along the R81 in…

EDWIN (2024-01-29). IEC to host voter registration this weekend. sanews.gov.za IEC to host voter registration this weekend | The Electoral Commission (IEC) will on Wednesday host a media briefing to unveil plans for the second national voter registration weekend scheduled for 3 and 4 February 2024. | The second national voter registration weekend is part of the Electoral Commission's effort to ensure that South Africans, who were unable to register to vote during the first registration drive in November 2023, have another opportunity to do so. | Existing voters will also use the opportunity to update and/or change their details before the voters' roll is closed for the 2024 General Election…

EDWIN (2024-01-29). President to officiate launch of SA's first shipment under AfCFTA. sanews.gov.za President to officiate launch of SA's first shipment under AfCFTA | President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Wednesday officiate the launch of South Africa's first shipment and preferential trading under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). | The launch ceremony will take place at the Port of Durban and occurs on the margins of the 13th AfCFTA Council of Ministers meeting to be held at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre from 30 – 31 January 2024. | South Africa is the first among the four Southern African Customs Union (SACU) countries to practically realise the AfCFTA agreement. | Th…

Germán Gorraiz López (2024-01-29). The Decision of the International Tribunal of the Hague Is a Triumph for Netanyahu? globalresearch.ca

globallabourcolumn (2024-01-29). Trade unionism and Chinese multinational companies. globallabourcolumn.org China's state-owned contractors are the top players in the global construction market.

albawaba (2024-01-30). UAE Golden Visa new rules, you might be eligible! albawaba.com ALBAWABA — With UAE becoming a global hub for talented individuals and those seeking a brighter career feature, demand for the Emirates' Golden Visa has gone up 52% in the first half of 2023, according to the General Directorate of Residency and Foreign Affairs, while many are able to successfully apply with an employment in the UAE, the government allows different types of model residents to apply without having a job in the country.The Golden visa is a long-term residency permit for up to 10 years, that is offered to international individuals who wish to live, work, or study in the United Arab Emirates, w…

ecns.cn (2024-01-30). Chinese economy shows strong growth momentum. ecns.cn Chinese economy has shown strong economic growth momentum with a total of 16 provincial-level regions, including seven in the western region and two in the central, outpacing the national economic growth rate in 2023…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-01-30). Crisis in the Red Sea: Death Blow to Global Capitalism. libya360.wordpress.com Yoselina Guevara López On January 29th, Yemen's Shiite Houthi militias stated that they attacked a U.S. military vessel in the Gulf of Aden, in the southern Red Sea. Likewise, the shipping company Maersk assured this January 24 that two of its merchant ships were attacked by the Yemeni Armed Forces; these ships were carrying U.S….

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-01-30). Genocide is the Result of the International Community's Waiting Game. libya360.wordpress.com Ramona Wadi A dead body found under the debris as search and rescue efforts continue at the area in Az Zawayda town of Deir Al Balah, Gaza after an Israeli airstrike on January 29, 2024 [Ashraf Amra — Anadolu Agency] It needs to be said loud and clear — the international community was never for…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-01-30). Haiti: Gang Warfare, Killings, Sabotage Under an AWOL Government. libya360.wordpress.com W. T. Whitney Jr. A National Police officer patrols an intersection in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Friday, January 26, 2024. A court in Kenya on Friday blocked the deployment of a U.N.-backed police force to help fight gangs in the troubled Caribbean country. | Odelyn Joseph/AP Reports have circulated of gang warfare in Port-au-Prince and other Haitian…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-01-30). Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger Withdraw from ECOWAS. libya360.wordpress.com Peoples Dispatch> 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 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…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-01-30). Yemen's Houthis Speak to MintPress About U.S. Attacks, Their Blockade of Israel. libya360.wordpress.com Mnar Adley The United States and the United Kingdom recently carried out their eighth round of strikes against targets in Yemen that they claim are being used by Yemen's Ansar Allah — known in the West as the Houthis — to threaten maritime navigation in the Red Sea. Since Israel began its deadly incursion into…

newarab (2024-01-30). Criticism surges on AI's German branch during Ramallah visit. newarab.com Criticism erupted in Palestinian public opinion against On Tuesday, 29 January, a delegation of Amnesty International visited Ramallah in the occupied West Bank and met several Palestinian human rights organisations. The delegation included several senior directors of the organisation and members of its Germa…

Alina Ramos Martin (2024-01-29). Amlo: Right wing hacked journalists of La Mañanera. plenglish.com Mexico City, Jan 29 (Prensa Latina) The President of Mexico, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, denounced that the right wing hacked the accounts of journalists of La Mañanera, the same of Guacamaya Leaks, possibly at the request of opposition businessman Claudio X González. He is considered by the President as the head of the Mexican political opposition and includes the National Action, Institutional Revolutionary and Democratic Revolution parties and who imposed on them as presidential candidate the businesswoman Xóchitl Gálvez.

ecns.cn (2024-01-29). Lantern show lights up Chengdu. ecns.cn The 53rd Chengdu International Panda Lantern Show kicked off in Chengdu with 40 sets of colorful lanterns on Friday.

greenleft.org.au (2024-01-29). International Holocaust Remembrance Day: 'Never Again' must include everyone. greenleft.org.au

Ileana Ferrer Fonte (2024-01-29). Argentine government orders ENACOM's intervention. plenglish.com The decision was published in the Official Gazette Decree 89/24, which explains that its application responds to the provisions of an appeal of necessity and urgency signed by President Javier Milei "to strengthen the deregulation process initiated in the sector." | According to the provisions, the task will be in charge of consultant Juan Martín Ozores and include an assessment of the current situation of ENACOM, besides its responsibilities and organizational structure. | The measure was criticized by Rodolfo Aguiar, secretary general of the National Workers' Confederation, who stated that there is no reason f…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-01-29). Francis Boyle: Biden's UNRWA Cuts Are a Violation of International and US Law. libya360.wordpress.com Decensored News He also outlines the "very serious consequences" Israel could face at the United Nations in light of the recent World Court order. During an appearance on MSNBC on Saturday, international law professor Francis Boyle discussed the implications of this week's International Court of Justice (ICJ) order in South Africa's genocide case against Israel, the cutoff of funds…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-01-29). Genocide as a Political Weapon. libya360.wordpress.com Kit Klarenberg Amid green hills dotted with white gravestones, thousands of people will gather on Saturday to mark the 25th anniversary of the Srebrenica massacre, often described as the worst atrocity in Europe since World War II. On January 26, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) issued a landmark ruling in the case brought by South Africa…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-01-29). 'Swarming' the US in West Asia, Until it Folds. libya360.wordpress.com MK Bhadrakumar The US is so deeply mired in an unwinnable battle from the Levant to the Persian Gulf that only its adversaries in China, Russia, and Iran can bail it out. Deterrence in defense is a military strategy where one power uses the threat of reprisal to preclude attack from an adversary, while maintaining…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-01-29). Ten Years After: Latin American — Caribbean Zone of Peace is at Risk. libya360.wordpress.com Javier Tolcachier II CELAC Summit in Havana, Cuba, 28-29 January 2014 (Image by Pressenza Archive) These days we are celebrating the tenth anniversary of the Declaration of Latin America and the Caribbean as a Zone of Peace. At the Second Summit of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) in Havana, the 33…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-01-29). The ICJ Ruling and the Aftermath for Palestine. libya360.wordpress.com Vanessa Beeley We, the sons and daughters of this land, remain resolute in our cause. We do not seek acquittal from the International Court, nor do we wait for the international community's approval to exercise our right to resist and liberate any occupied territory, especially from Israel and foreign military forces. Myriam Charabaty The ruling…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-01-29). Three US Soldiers Killed and 34 Wounded in Attack on the Syria-Jordan Border. libya360.wordpress.com Peoples Dispatch The responsibility for the attacks was claimed by militia in Iraq who have been targeting US bases across the region since October 7 for its military and diplomatic support for the Israeli war in Gaza At least three US soldiers were killed and 34 were wounded in an attack on one of its…

Janine (2024-01-29). Government activities for the week 29 January to 2 February 2024. sanews.gov.za Government activities for the week 29 January to 2 February 2024 | On Monday, 29 January, the National School of Government is hosting a webinar on artificial intelligence (AI) from 11: 00 to 13: 00. | On Tuesday, 30 January, is the opening ceremony of the AfCFTA Council of Ministers (COM) responsible for Trade. | On Tuesday, 30 January, Deputy Minister in The Presidency for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Pinky Kenana will conduct a frontline monitoring and Back to School Campaign at Vukuhambe Special School in Mdantsane under the Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality in the Eastern Cape. | On Wednesday, 31 J…

Jonathan Ofir (2024-01-29). The ICJ just took the Holocaust monopoly away from Israel. mondoweiss.net The International Court of Justice's genocide ruling shows Israel is no longer viewed as the eternal victim, and the Holocaust no longer shields it from scrutiny for the most grave crimes against humanity.

Jordan Atwood (2024-01-29). ICJ rules on allegations of genocide by Israel in historic decision. nationofchange.org The International Court of Justice deems it "plausible" that Israel may be committing acts of genocide in Gaza, setting a precedent for international law and humanitarian intervention.

Kurit-Lagting (2024-01-29). Kurit-Lagting: On the Proposed Relocation of the DepEd Sorsogon City Division Office to the Sorsogon National High School Main Building. pressenza.com The Kurit-Lagting Art Collective and the Concerned Artists of the Philippines Bicol Chapter, strongly oppose and object to the proposed relocation of the DepEd Sorsogon City Division Office to the Sorsogon National High School Main Building. | The National Cultural Heritage Act (Republic Act No. 10066) protects the Sorsogon National High School Main Building since it is over 50 years old and has considerable cultural and historical importance. For the sake of both the present and the future generations, it is imperative that we acknowledge and respect the significance of maintaining such a heritage structure. | A…

Labor Video Projectt (2024-01-29). IBT 808 Sec.Treas Chris Silvera on "confederate" Being Invited By IBT Pres. SOB. indybay.org New York Teamsters Local 808 Executive Secretary Chris Silvera has protested the visit of past president Trump to the Teamsters national headquarters on January 31, 2024 to see if the Teamsters should endorse him. Silvera calls Trump a confederate.

Lori Allen (2024-01-29). The Rorschach test of Palestine in international law. mondoweiss.net Some have argued that the ICJ ruling on the Gaza genocide proves that international law is a tool of the dominant, too corrupted by the great powers to achieve true justice. But the ICJ offered a way of isolating Israel, and that is a source of hope.

Marjorie Cohn (2024-01-29). What Happens Now That the ICJ Has Ordered Israel Not to Engage in Genocide? truthout.org What comes next, now that the International Court of Justice (ICJ), also known as the World Court, has handed down its near unanimous ruling that South Africa presented a "plausible" case that Israel was violating the Genocide Convention? The January 26 provisional ruling — which was a landmark victory for the Palestinian people, and indeed, for international law itself — now goes to the United… |

Melvin Goodman (2024-01-29). Netanyahu and the IDF Provided All the Evidence the ICJ Needed. counterpunch.org The International Court of Justice in The Hague ruled last week that Israel must prevent genocide in Gaza and provide greater assistance to the Palestinians. Sadly, the ICJ did not call for a cease-fire, which is desperately needed, but it demonstrated genuine understanding of the Israeli war crimes that point to genocidal intentions as stipulated by the Geneva International Genocide Convention in 1948.

NEOB (2024-01-29). South Africa bears 'moral duty to act' against genocide. sanews.gov.za South Africa bears 'moral duty to act' against genocide | President Cyril Ramaphosa has used his weekly newsletter to citizens to remind South Africans that as a signatory to the Genocide Convention, government bears a responsibility to prevent acts of genocide wherever they occur. | This in the wake of South Africa's approach to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to garner not only a ceasefire of Israel's military barrage of Palestine but also to ask the court to find the Israeli government guilty of committing acts of genocide. | "The Genocide Convention was unanimously adopted by the United Nations Gene…

nosihle (2024-01-29). Minister congratulates boxer Jackson Chauke. sanews.gov.za Minister congratulates boxer Jackson Chauke | Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Zizi Kodwa has congratulated South African boxer Jackson Chauke for winning the vacant International Boxing Organization (IBO) flyweight title. | Chauke defeated British boxer Quaise Khademi to become the latest world titleholder. | "I congratulate Chauke for his excellent and inspirational achievement. He has raised the country's flag sky high. Chauke is an inspiration not only to South African boxers but to all athletes for his dedication and commitment to the sport. These qualities have driven Chauke to the IBO flyweight title at…

presstv.ir (2024-01-29). Firefighters continue work as Colombia seeks help with forest fires. presstv.ir Firefighters try to put out a forest fire near Bogota as Colombia appeals for international help to fight dozens of forest fires that are scorching large areas of the country and blanketing the capital with a plume of smoke.

presstv.ir (2024-01-29). 'UK national scandal': 20,000 mental health patients 'raped, sexually assaulted' in NHS care. presstv.ir Tens of thousands of patients have been raped, sexually abused, assaulted, or harassed in UK's NHS-run mental hospitals, a new investigation reveals.

tvbrics (2024-01-29). The National Conference on Education starts in Brazil. tvbrics.com The event aims at establishing guidelines for the country's education sector…

Victoria Torres (2024-01-29). Venezuela: US Balks At Electoral Disqualifications, VP Rodriguez Calls for More Economic Recovery Efforts. orinocotribune.com Last Friday, Venezuela's Supreme Court of Justice (TSJ) ruled against some far-right figures in national politics, all of whom are opposed to the revolutionary government and openly anti-Chavista. These far-right figures include Henrique Capriles and María Corina Machado, As a result of the ruling, the US State Department, in a new interventionist attack, t…

DikelediM (2024-01-30). Have your say on National Small Enterprise Amendment Bill. sanews.gov.za Have your say on National Small Enterprise Amendment Bill | The Select Committee on Trade and Industry, Economic Development, Small Business Development, Tourism, Employment and Labour has invited stakeholders and interested parties to make written submissions on the National Small Enterprise Amendment Bill [B16B — 2023] (sec 76). | The Bill seeks to amend the National Small Enterprise Act, 1996, in order to amend, delete, insert and to substitute certain definitions. | It also aims to provide for the report of the Advisory Body; provide for the establishment of the Small Enterprise Development Finance Age…

Editor (2024-01-30). Iowa Republicans Forward Bill to Force Students to Stand for National Anthem. scheerpost.com

Gabisile (2024-01-30). Mashatile calls on citizens, corporates to financially support matrics who want to study further. sanews.gov.za Mashatile calls on citizens, corporates to financially support matrics who want to study further | Deputy President Paul Mashatile has called on citizens, the private sector and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) to join forces with government to offer financial help to youngsters who wish to further their studies. | The Deputy President was speaking on Tuesday at the Vincent Tshabalala Education Trust Annual Bursary Awards in San Kopano, Alexandra, Johannesburg. | He also congratulated the Matric Class of 2023 for achieving a national pass rate of 82.9%, which is the highest in the history of the National S…

Gabisile (2024-01-30). South Africa will continue to stand with the vulnerable: Mashatile. sanews.gov.za South Africa will continue to stand with the vulnerable: Mashatile | Deputy President Paul Mashatile has vowed that South Africa will continue to stand for the vulnerable and marginalised, and fight for a just world. | This comes after the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague ordered Israel to, amongst others, take all measures within its power "to prevent and punish the direct and public incitement to commit genocide" and to immediately ensure that Palestinians have access to basic services and humanitarian assistance. | South Africa had approached the ICJ to garner not only a ceasefire of Israel's…

Huanjia Zhang (2024-01-30). Report Details "Devastating Harms" to TX Communities From Petrochemical Industry. truthout.org Toxic pollution from the petrochemical industry along the Houston Ship Channel in Texas is causing "devastating harms" to local communities, according to a new report by international human rights advocacy group Amnesty International. The report underscores the climate, environmental, and human rights tolls linked to petrochemical production, adding to the ongoing controversy surrounding the… |

Justin Akers Chacón (2024-01-30). Far Right Forces Are Attempting to Generate a National Emergency at the Border. truthout.org Since the end of 2020 there has been an increase in attempted immigration, but this should not be coded as a "crisis." Immigration rates fluctuate based on different factors. Since 2000, for instance, attempted crossings went from a high of 1.6 million to a low of 300,000 by 2017 — an 80 percent decline. The recent rise in refugees attempting to enter the U.S. — reaching a high point of 2.5… |

presstv.ir (2024-01-29). Iran condemns Israel's 'malicious' move against UNRWA in Gaza. presstv.ir The United States has announced halting funding to UNRWA because of the Israeli allegations against the agency's 12 employees.

Rhoda Wilson (2024-01-29). Legal action for the UK to defund and exit the WHO is launched; how we can help? expose-news.com Efforts to expose the World Health Organisation's nefarious Pandemic Treaty (Pandemic Accord) and its ugly sister the amendments to the International Health Regulations are being ignored by those elected to protect citizens' …

Staff (2024-01-29). Ideologies of RSS, BJP spreading violence, hatred: Rahul Gandhi. muslimmirror.com Kishanganj : Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday alleged that the ideologies of the RSS and the BJP are spreading violence and hatred in the country. Addressing a public rally here as part of his 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra', he said people belonging to different religions and castes are fighting during the BJP-led NDA rule …

infobrics (2024-01-29). Tolstoy, Gandhi and Cultural Ties on One Canvas. infobrics.org Exhibition of paintings by Kalesh Kala, displayed at the Roerich Art Gallery of the Russian House in Thiruvananthapuram…

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WSWS (2024-01-29). Sri Lankan workers denounce government's witch-hunting of electricity employees. wsws.org "I strongly condemn the victimisation of CEB employees. We are all workers and when they are victimised, we must rise to defend them"—Sri Lankan railway worker.

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Staff (2024-01-26). 75th Republic: Hindutva juggernaut rolls on to demolish democratic-secular of Indian republic! muslimmirror.com By Shamsul Islam Since Narender Bhai Modi, who claims to be a 'Hindu Nationalist' and member of RSS took charge as PM of India, the largest democracy in the world, has no respite from receiving fatal blows. Sadly, judiciary which was to function as watch-dog of the Republic has completely capitulated to the Hindutva agenda. …

Staff (2024-01-26). Gyanvapi mosque security heightened post ASI report release. muslimmirror.com Varanasi : Security measures have been beefed up outside the Gyanvapi mosque, a day after the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) report on the Gyanvapi mosque complex revealed there "existed a large Hindu temple prior to the construction of the existing structure". Following the release of a survey report by the Archeological Survey of India, …

Staff (2024-01-26). Let's save the Republic on 75th Republic Day. muslimmirror.com By Narender Aggarwal This 75th Republic Day celebration of India provides an opportunity to reflect on the critical challenges faced by the Indian state and to contemplate how to uphold, preserve and protect India's cherished ideals of democracy, secularism, and the rule of law, which are considered the cornerstone of the Indian republic. The notable …

presstv.ir (2024-01-26). Muslim shop fronts demolished in India amid violence against Muslims. presstv.ir Authorities in Mumbai have torn down several Muslim-owned makeshift shopfronts after violence against Muslims broke out.

Muhammed Shabeer, People's Dispatch. (2024-01-26). Protests Erupt In Germany After Exposure Of Far-Right Conspiracy. popularresistance.org In the wake of revelations about a far-right conspiracy in Germany to expel migrants and "non-assimilated citizens", progressive sections in Germany have launched militant anti-far-right demonstrations across the country, raising the banner "Together Against the Right," in defense of democracy and against fascism. | From January 19 to January 22, more than 1.4 million people, including leftists, trade unionists, youth-students groups, and various other anti-fascist groups hit the streets in more than a hundred cities across Germany, protesting the xenophobic maneuvers and political schemings of far-right groups,…

Staff (2024-01-26). Alt News' Mohammed Zubair conferred TN's communal harmony award. muslimmirror.com Chennai : Chief Minister M K Stalin on Friday presented the state government's award for promotion of communal harmony to fact-checker Mohammed Zubair "in recognition of his contribution in prevention of violence" by debunking claims in social media that migrant workers were under attack in Tamil Nadu. Co-founder of AltNews, Zubair was presented the award …

Niranjali Amerasinghe (2024-01-26). A moment of clarity at the International Court of Justice. actionaidusa.org I woke up today to hundreds of messages about the genocide case brought by South Africa against Israel. Some were calling it a victory, an unequivocal legal demand for Israel to prevent genocide in Gaza. Some were expressing disappointment that the International Court of Justice (ICJ) did not call for a ceasefire. A part of…

Tanupriya Singh (2024-01-26). ICJ upholds South Africa's case against Israel, orders measures to prevent genocide in Gaza. peoplesdispatch.org While the Court did not grant South Africa's request for an immediate suspension of Israel's military operations, it has ordered Israel take "all measures" to prevent acts of genocide in Gaza, including by its military…

The Independent (2024-01-26). Malaria victory that's a blueprint for Africa. independent.co.ug Cabo Verde has achieved a WHO-certified malaria-free status, showcasing the power of strategic health planning. The achievement inspires African nations as more countries pursue malaria elimination BIRD STORY| BONFACE ORUCHO | Cabo Verde, a country that comprises a group of Islands of the West African coast in the central Atlantic Ocean, has achieved a significant milestone in …

ecns.cn (2024-01-26). Philippine S. China Sea claims opposed. ecns.cn China resolutely opposes the Philippine side conducting any form of construction on China's islands or reefs in the South China Sea that the Philippines have illegally occupied, a defense spokesman said on Thursday.

ecns.cn (2024-01-25). Philippine S. China Sea claims opposed. ecns.cn China resolutely opposes the Philippine side conducting any form of construction on China's islands or reefs in the South China Sea that the Philippines have illegally occupied, a defense spokesman said on Thursday.

Staff (2024-01-26). International Court of Justice Orders Israel to Prevent Genocide in Gaza But Fails to Order Ceasefire. democracynow.org In a highly anticipated ruling, the International Court of Justice at The Hague has found that there is a "real and imminent risk" that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza, and supported "at least some" of the provisional measures South Africa had requested when it brought the case in order to rein in Israel's military assault. Though the ruling falls short of calling for an immediate ceasefire, analysts say it is nevertheless a significant milestone. We discuss the "unprecedented" decision by the World Court with a panel of experts: Palestinian human rights attorney Di…

MEE staff (2024-01-26). ICJ orders Israel to prevent genocide in Gaza and allow in aid. middleeasteye.net ICJ orders Israel to prevent genocide in Gaza and allow in aid | Hague-based court gives ruling on provisional measures put forward by South Africa in genocide case against Israel | Fri, 01/26/2024 – 10: 52 | The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has delivered a interim ruling calling on

Marjorie Cohn, Truthout. (2024-01-26). Biden's Illegal Bombing Of Yemen Intensifies The Risk Of Regional War. popularresistance.org In response to Israel's assault on the people of Gaza in early October, Yemen's Houthi movement, Ansar Allah, began mounting attacks on commercial ships in and around the Red Sea. The Houthis said the attacks were aimed at Israeli-connected or Israel-bound ships and they would continue until there is a ceasefire in Gaza. Meanwhile, the pressure on this vital trade route is impacting the global economy as ships are being redirected to more expensive routes. | On January 11, South Africa presented its case documenting Israel's genocide in Gaza to the International Court of Justice. The following day, the U.S. and U…

Sharon Zhang (2024-01-26). ICJ Finds It's "Plausible" That Israel Is Committing Genocide in Initial Ruling. truthout.org The International Court of Justice (ICJ) found that it is "plausible" that Israel is committing genocide in a highly anticipated initial ruling on Friday, ordering Israel to take steps to avoid going even further in its violence in Gaza but stopping short of calling for a ceasefire. In its decision, the ICJ ordered Israel to abide by its obligations under Article II of the UN Genocide Convention… |

Democracy Now! (2024-01-26). Democracy Now! 2024-01-26 Friday. democracynow.org Democracy Now! 2024-01-26 Friday: Headlines for January 26, 2024International Court of Justice Orders Israel to Prevent Genocide in Gaza But Fails to Order Ceasefire

The Independent (2024-01-26). UN court to deliver ruling on South Africa's genocide case against Israel. independent.co.ug THE HAGUE | Xinhua | The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is set to deliver a ruling on South Africa's genocide case against Israel on Friday in the Hague. It will also rule on South Africa's demand for the court's urgent intervention to stop Israel's military operation in Gaza. Judge Joan E. Donoghue, the president …

teleSUR (2024-01-26). Hague Court Demands Israel to Prevent Genocide in Gaza. telesurenglish.net On Friday, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) made its first decision on the lawsuit filed by South Africa against Israel for genocide crimes against Palestinians in Gaza. | RELATED: | While the judges did not rule on whether the Zionist state is committing genocide, they issued a kind of "restraining order" to study the case in its entirety, which could take years. | The ICJ requires Israel to take immediat…

guest author (2024-01-26). Hamas's conditions for a ceasefire. workers.org The following statement was posted on Resistance News Network on Jan. 25, 2024. The Islamic Resistance Movement Hamas is following with great interest the deliberations of the International Court of Justice following the request submitted by South Africa to the court to stop the genocide against our people, especially in . . . |

Democracy Now! (2024-01-26). Democracy Now! 2024-01-26 Friday. democracynow.org Democracy Now! 2024-01-26 Friday: Headlines for January 26, 2024International Court of Justice Orders Israel to Prevent Genocide in Gaza But Fails to Order Ceasefire

Consortium News. (2024-01-26). ICJ To Rule Friday On South Africa V. Israel Genocide Case. popularresistance.org The International Court of Justice said it would reveal its decision on provisional measures in the case of South Africa accusing Israel of genocide on Friday at 1pm, 7 am EST. | The World Court will tell the world on Friday whether it is ordering Israel to stop or alter its military operation in Gaza after considering the arguments in South Africa v. Israel by both sides on Nov. 11 and 12. | South Africa said in an 84-page application that Israel is committing genocide and that its intent to do so is evident, while Israel denied the accusation. The 15-judge court, with two more ad hoc judges appointed by both si…

Staff (2024-01-26). Hamas ready to observe ceasefire in Gaza if ruled by ICJ. muslimmirror.com Gaza : Hamas has announced that the group is ready to observe a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip if the International Court of Justice (ICJ) issues a ruling calling for it as long as Israel reciprocates. "If the court issues a ceasefire decision, the Hamas movement will adhere to the ceasefire as long as Israel …

Amy Goodman (2024-01-26). Genocide Scholar: ICJ Ruling Is "Beginning of a Process of Isolating Israel" truthout.org In a highly anticipated ruling, the International Court of Justice at The Hague has found that there is a "real and imminent risk" that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza, and supported "at least some" of the provisional measures South Africa had requested when it brought the case in order to rein in Israel's military assault. Though the ruling falls short of calling for an immediate ceasefire… |

MEE staff (2024-01-26). Watch in full: ICJ interim ruling South Africa's genocide claim against Israel in Gaza. middleeasteye.net Watch in full: ICJ interim ruling South Africa's genocide claim against Israel in Gaza | Watch the International Court of Justice deliver its interim ruling on South Africa's request for an emergency order to stop Israel's military action in Gaza | Fri, 01/26/2024 – 10: 23 | "> | Pro-Palestinian protesters gather near the International Court of Justice on 12 January (Reuters/Thilo Schmuelgen…

the International Coalition To Stop Genocide In Palestine, Popular Resistance. (2024-01-26). International Coalition To Stop Genocide In Palestine Welcomes World Court's Order. popularresistance.org In its provisional ruling issued today on the South African Genocide Convention case against Israel, the International Court of Justice (ICJ—also known as the World Court) demanded Israel stop killing civilians and destroying civilian infrastructure and medical facilities; prevent and punish incitement to genocide by its top officials; and permit the delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza. The International Coalition to Stop Genocide in Palestine (ICSGP) applauds the Court's Order as a crucial first step toward forcing Israel and its primary sponsor and strongest political ally—the United States—t…

Kyle Anzalone (2024-01-26). ICJ Rules Against Israel in Gaza Genocide Case. news.antiwar.com The International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruled that Israel's actions in Gaza plausibly breach the Genocide Convention. The ICJ ordered several injunctions on Israel but stopped short of ordering a ceasefire in Gaza. Late last year, South Africa filed charges against Israel at the ICJ, alleging Tel Aviv is conducting genocide in an 84-page indictment. …

David Kattenburg (2024-01-26). ICJ orders Israel to prevent genocidal acts in Gaza and punish calls for incitement. mondoweiss.net In a historic ruling against Israel for the crime of genocide, the International Court of Justice called on Israel to immediately prevent genocidal acts in Gaza and punish calls for incitement. The case against Israel will now move forward.

Dave DeCamp (2024-01-26). US Refuses to Say If It Will Respect ICJ Ruling on Genocide Case Against Israel. news.antiwar.com The US is refusing to say if it will respect an upcoming ruling from the UN's International Court of Justice (ICJ) on South Africa's genocide case against Israel that could order a halt to Israel's onslaught in Gaza. The ruling on whether Israel is committing genocide will take years, but South Africa has asked the …

huffpost.com (2024-01-26). U.N. Court Acknowledges Genocide Risk In Gaza, Dealing Historic Blow To Israel And U.S.Keeping South Africa's case against Israel's U.S.-backed offensive alive, the International Court of Justice ordered Israel to take six big steps to prevent further human rights violations.

aljazeera.com (2024-01-26). Names and Pictures of ICJ Judges Voting TodayNot pictured bove is an 'ad hoc judge' representing Israel for this specific case, Aharon Barak, who voted against most measures.

Richie Merino (2024-01-26). Fund people's needs in the Bronx, not genocide in Gaza! workers.org From a talk given by Richie Merino, an organizer of the Bronx Antiwar Coalition, at a panel he chaired on "Workers' struggles and building internationalism" during the International Assembly against Imperialism in Solidarity with Palestine, held on Jan. 21 in New York City. We gather here today in the spirit . . . |

The Independent (2024-01-26). The international order is dying in Gaza. independent.co.ug The ongoing war between Israel and Hamas has dealt a particularly crushing blow to the system COMMENT | MOHAMED ELBARADEI | After COVID-19 struck in 2020, creating chaos and misery, I hoped that some silver lining would emerge from this global tragedy. For a time, it seemed possible. The pandemic was a powerful reminder of our …

Lawrence Wittner, Counter Punch. (2024-01-26). Overcoming Obstacles To United Nations Maintenance Of Peace. popularresistance.org Although, according to the UN Charter, the United Nations was established to "maintain international peace and security," it has often fallen short of this goal. Russia's ongoing military invasion of Ukraine and the more recent Israeli-Palestinian war in Gaza provide the latest examples of the world organization's frequent paralysis in the face of violent international conflict. | The hobbling of the Security Council, the UN agency tasked with enforcing international peace and security, bears the lion's share of the responsibility for this weakness. Under the rules set forth by the UN Charter, each permanent memb…

Larry Johnson (2024-01-26). Biden Domestic and Foreign Policy Implosion. sonar21.com Do you know what an implosion is? Let me show you. | That is what is happening to Joe Biden. Let's start with the domestic implosion taking place because of the flood of illegal immigrants. Texas has deployed the National Guard to its border and is preventing the Federal Government from cutting the barb wire walls the Guard has erected. The Biden Administration sought judicial relief with the Supreme Court, which decided by a 5 to 4 majority to back the Biden Administration. Governor Abbot of Texas responded, "Fuck you." | Texas is relying on the Constitution, which gives States the right to defend thems…

Inter Press Service (2024-01-26). Global Coalition for Social Justice now has 100 partners. pressenza.com In two months of existence, the Global Coalition for Social Justice has brought together 100 governments, trade unions, employers' organisations and international institutions, the International Labour Organisation (ILO) said in a statement on Wednesday, 24 January. | By IPS Correspondent | With the coalition "we have a unique opportunity to set history on the path to social justice, for a world where everyone can fulfill their potential and enjoy the benefits of economic, environmental and social progress," said ILO Director-General Gilbert F. Houngbo. | To date, 19 governments, 14 employers and 30 workers' orga…

Arjae Red (2024-01-26). Leninism: 'A doctrine of action'. workers.org From a talk given by Arjae Red, an initial organizer with Starbucks Workers United and an anti-imperialist fighter, at the panel on "Internationalism Today — A Global Struggle, during the International Assembly against Imperialism in Solidarity with Palestine, held on Jan. 21 in New York City. I want to talk . . . |

ecns.cn (2024-01-26). Greater roles of China, EU in intl collaboration stressed. ecns.cn China and Europe can play greater roles in international cooperation, said Romano Prodi, a former president of the European Commission and two-time Italian prime minister.

Orinoco Tribune. (2024-01-26). 'The Country Is Not For Sale': General Strike In Argentina Against Milei. popularresistance.org Thousands of people marched this Wednesday in Argentina to join the national strike called by the main unions in repudiation of the policies implemented by President Javier Milei. | "The country is not for sale," "No to the adjustment," and "No to the labor reform," were some of the main slogans of the demonstration that filled the Plaza del Congreso in the city of Buenos Aires. Hundreds of thousands of demonstrators took part in the massive general strike against Milei and his "libertarian" policies. Milei took office on December 10. Some outlets, such as Left Voice and Progressive International, reported that o…

WSWS (2024-01-26). Thousands of jobs cut in Western Australia as figures point to national downturn. wsws.org The destruction of more 1,800 jobs in a three-week period is a concrete expression of the Labor government's deepening assault on the working class.

CADTM International (2024-01-26). CADTM International supports the general strike in Argentina on 24 January 2024 and the popular uprising against debt. cadtm.org

Chris Walker (2024-01-26). Amid Backlash, RNC Scraps Plan to Name Trump Presumptive GOP Nominee. truthout.org On Thursday, a committee member for the Republican National Committee (RNC) submitted a draft proposal that sought to immediately name Donald Trump the presumptive GOP nominee for the 2024 presidential election, overturning current rules that only allow the distinction to be given to someone who wins enough delegates through primary races. After the proposal was met with backlash, however… |

The Independent (2024-01-26). UBOS starts household listing in cities ahead of 2024 census. independent.co.ug Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Bureau of Statistics-UBOS has initiated household listing in cities across the country in preparation for the national population census scheduled for May 9th and 10th of this year. During the launch at Mbale City Hall Chambers on Monday, Didacus Okoth, the Senior Public Communication Officer at the …

The Independent (2024-01-26). Masaka NUP leaders: Kunga mobilization activities should be halted. independent.co.ug Masaka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Unity Platform-NUP leaders in Masaka district have demanded for suspension of the Kunga mobilization activities in the area. In 2022, NUP unveiled the Kunga program as a mobilization campaign intended to spread the party's gospel of change at all levels across the country, using structures from villages, and …

ecns.cn (2024-01-26). NFRA actively working to invigorate real estate. ecns.cn The National Financial Regulatory Administration will strengthen guidance for financial institutions to allow them to make better use of supportive policies to enhance services for the property sector.

CLADE – (2024-01-26). "Learning for a lasting peace" — GCE Declaration on the occasion of International Education Day. pressenza.com The Global Campaign for Education joins the celebrations of International Education Day 2024, recognising the historic failure of States and the international community to ensure all targets of Sustainable Development Goal 4, in particular, target 7: "By 2030, ensure that all learners acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to promote sustainable development, including through education for sustainable development and sustainable livelihoods, human rights, gender equality, promotion of a culture of peace and non-violence, global citizenship, and valuing cultural diversity and the contribution of culture to sus…

Ileana Ferrer Fonte (2024-01-26). Cuba to host International Biennial of Political Humor. plenglish.com Havana, Jan 26 (Prensa Latina) The 1st International Biennial of Political Humor will take place in Havana from June 1 to 30, 2024, the National Association of Cuban Writers and Artists (UNEAC) announced.

EarthRights International (2024-01-26). WORLD BANK GROUP INSTITUTION AGREES TO SETTLE CASE ALLEGING IT ABETTED MURDER. cadtm.org

The Independent (2024-01-26). Museveni tasks the police to investigate graft in Auditor General's reports. independent.co.ug Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni wants police to thoroughly investigate cases of corruption highlighted in the auditor general's reports, rather than opting for intensive inquiries by parliamentary committees. While addressing the National Resistance Movement-NRM Liberation Day celebrations at the Wakitaka church of Uganda grounds in Jinja city on Friday, Museveni says that, …

scorinoco (2024-01-26). Venezuela's National Assembly President Jorge Rodríguez: We Will Send Evidence of Coup Attempts to Opposition Politicians Who Signed Barbados Agreement. orinocotribune.com The Venezuelan government delegation at the Barbados dialogue intends to present its opposition counterparts with evidence of terrorist plots planned by certain opposition groups. These plans, according to the government, aimed to disrupt national peace and to assassinate President Nicolás Maduro and Governor Freddy Bernal of Táchira state. | This announcement was made by Jorge Rodríguez, head of the government delegation and president of the National Assembly. He further noted that one point of agreement reached in Barbados is the mutual commitment of both parties to refrain from any actions that could jeopardiz…

Olivia Rosane (2024-01-26). 25 GOP Governors "Stand With Texas" in Defying Supreme Court at Border. truthout.org Twenty-five Republican governors have lent their support to GOP Gov. Greg Abbott as he doubles down on his defiance of a U.S. Supreme Court order to allow the federal government to remove the razor wire that the state had put up along a stretch of the United States-Mexico border with Mexico at Eagle Pass. Abbott first posted on social media on Tuesday that the Texas National Guard would "continue… |

ecns.cn (2024-01-26). BRI has built up world's largest platform that covers widest range of int'l cooperation: FM spokesperson. ecns.cn Thanks to the Belt and Road cooperation, cooperation in infrastructure, connectivity and other fields have been given wide attention around the world, injecting strong impetus to keeping international industrial and supply chains stable and boosting the inclusive and sustainable growth of global economy, China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said Thursday.

The Independent (2024-01-26). Automatic promotion to be scrapped to halt increase in UNEB exam failures. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Janet Museveni, the Minister of Education and Sports, has said that the government is going to scrap the automatic promotion policy with the aim of reducing the number of ungraded candidates in final national examinations. The First Lady made these remarks on Thursday while releasing the results of the …

Alyssa Bowen (2024-01-26). The Uber Rich Are Funding "National School Choice Week" to Attack Public Schools. truthout.org The last week of every January, right-wing groups like Charles Koch's Americans for Prosperity promote "National School Choice Week" (NSCW). Unlike other commemorative national weeks or months — such as Black History Month or Pride Month — NSCW did not emerge from an organic grassroots movement. Though touting a misleading notion of equal access to education, its billionaire-backed policy agenda… |

ecns.cn (2024-01-25). E-commerce, global recovery fuel demand for international air cargo services. ecns.cn Demand for international air cargo transportation is rising, fueled by booming e-commerce deliveries from China to Western markets and the continuing global economic recovery, industry players said.

ecns.cn (2024-01-25). PLA organizes routine patrol around Taiwan island. ecns.cn The People's Liberation Army's Eastern Theater Command recently organized routine joint maritime and aerial patrol around the Taiwan island, the Ministry of National Defense announced on Thursday.

ecns.cn (2024-01-25). Aviation authorities brace for record number of passenger trips during holiday. ecns.cn Beijing Capital International Airport is gearing up to accommodate an increased number of international passengers during the upcoming 40-day Spring Festival travel rush, as China's civil aviation industry continues its recovery from the COVID-19 epidemic.

ecns.cn (2024-01-25). NFRA actively working to invigorate real estate. ecns.cn The National Financial Regulatory Administration will strengthen guidance for financial institutions to allow them to make better use of supportive policies to enhance services for the property sector.

ecns.cn (2024-01-25). BRI has built up world's largest platform that covers widest range of int'l cooperation: FM spokesperson. ecns.cn Thanks to the Belt and Road cooperation, cooperation in infrastructure, connectivity and other fields have been given wide attention around the world, injecting strong impetus to keeping international industrial and supply chains stable and boosting the inclusive and sustainable growth of global economy, China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said Thursday.

Matthew Stevenson (2024-01-26). Dead Candidates Society. counterpunch.org The last thing on Democrats' minds, however, is a lively election—with debates, position papers, budgets, and speeches. Instead, they are ignoring Phillips and going with the Campaign of the Living Dead, which is the re-coronation of Joe Biden and a Great National Tiptoe past the electoral graveyard hoping (against hope) that he can defeat Donald Trump in November. (Think of a bloody hand, maybe with a gaudy gold ring, thrusting out of a grave in a horror movie…on his own Trump is already turning orange.)

greenleft.org.au (2024-01-26). International Holocaust Remembrance Day: 'Never Again' must include everyone. greenleft.org.au

Ahmet Gencturk, Anadolu Ajansı (2024-01-26). ICJ to deliver on Friday its order on South Africa's genocide case against Israel. indybay.org The International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Wednesday announced that it will deliver its order on Friday "on the Request for the indication of provisional measures submitted by South Africa" in a genocide case against Israel.

Labor Video Project (2024-01-26). UAW Members At CAP Convention Interrupted Biden To Demand A Ceasefire & Were Shouted Down. indybay.org At the national UAW CAP convention in Washington DC, supporters of a ceasefire interrupted President Joe Biden and were shouted down and some were dragged out of the convention.

presstv.ir (2024-01-26). Raeisi: South Africa's ICJ case against Israel admired by all freedom seekers. presstv.ir Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi says South Africa's genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) has drawn admiration from all freedom-seekers across the globe.

presstv.ir (2024-01-26). Hamas says to commit to potential ICJ ceasefire ruling if Israel complies. presstv.ir Hamas says it will commit to a potential International Court of Justice ruling mandating a ceasefire in Gaza if the Israeli regime adheres to such a verdict too.

WSWS (2024-01-25). Maldives gives India deadline to evacuate soldiers. wsws.org Like the rest of the region, the Maldives is increasingly embroiled in geo-political rivalry as the US, backed by India, intensifies its aggressive confrontation with China.

infobrics (2024-01-24). Achievements and Potential of Economic Cooperation Between India and Russia. infobrics.org India today is the fastest-growing economy in the world, with a strong outlook of 7-8 per cent growth rates for the coming decade. Russia, despite having become the most sanctioned economy in the world, has shown uncommon resilience and returned to positive GDP growth…

infobrics (2024-01-24). BRICS+ Expansion Causes Turmoil for Western Countries. infobrics.org At the dawn of this year, five more countries became full members of BRICS, a transnational association which until then consisted of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, and thus became BRICS+ (BRICS Plus), totalling 10 countries…

scorinoco (2024-01-24). India's PM Modi Consecrates Controversial Ram Temple in Ayodhya, Declares 'New Era' for Country. orinocotribune.com By Tanupriya Singh — Jan 22, 2024 | On January 22, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi performed the consecration ritual at a temple dedicated to the Hindu god Ram in the city of Ayodhya, fulfilling the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) 2014 electoral promise just months before another general election, to be held in April-May 2024. | The temple is being constructed on the ruins of the Babri Masjid, a 464-year-old mosque that was destroyed by Hindu extremist mobs on December 6, 1992. Hindu far-right organizations have long claimed that the site is the birthplace of Lord Ram. | While the BJP's ideological parent…

Staff (2024-01-24). AMU case: How can you not accept Parliament amendment, SC asks Centre. muslimmirror.com The Chief Justice of India (CJI), DY Chandrachud, on Wednesday expressed surprise over the Centre's stand that it does not accept the 1981 amendment inserted by the Parliament to confer minority status on the Aligarh Muslim University (AMU). Presiding over a seven-judge Constitution Bench hearing a clutch of pleas concerning the minority status of the …

Staff (2024-01-24). Analyzing a dangerous cycle of provocation and persecution: A closer look at manipulative tactics. muslimmirror.com By Dr. Danish Lambe In a concerning pattern observed in various parts of the India, certain groups have been seen employing a series of calculated steps to provoke and persecute minority communities. This article delves into this systematic approach, analyzing each stage and its implications. Stage 1: Provocation in Minority Areas The process often begins …

Staff (2024-01-24). How can you not accept Parliament amendment, SC asks Centre in AMU minority status case. muslimmirror.com NEW DELHI : The Chief Justice of India (CJI), DY Chandrachud, on Wednesday expressed surprise over the Centre's stand that it does not accept the 1981 amendment inserted by the Parliament to confer minority status on the Aligarh Muslim University (AMU). Presiding over a seven-judge Constitution Bench hearing a clutch of pleas concerning the minority …

Staff (2024-01-24). Will Pran Pratishtha of Lord Ram in Ayodhya mark the end of all conflicts? muslimmirror.com By Irfan Engineer and Neha Dabhade Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his speech at Ayodhya on the occasion of the Pran Pratishtha said, "The construction of this temple of Ram Lalla is also a symbol of peace, patience, mutual harmony and coordination of Indian society. This prestige of Ram Lalla is also the prestige of …

UC Santa Cruz (2024-01-24). Saturday 2/17: Indian Classical Music with Nishat Khan (sitar) and Nitin Mitta (tabla). indybay.org UC Santa Cruz Music Center Recital Hall | 1156 High St., (Heller and Meyer Dr. – on campus) | Santa Cruz, California 95064…

WSWS (2024-01-24). The Indian ruling class and imperialist powers embrace Modi as he erects a Hindu supremacist state. wsws.org The imperialist powers' embrace of the Hindu supremacist and pogromist Modi is at one with their full-throttle support for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his far-right government as it mounts its genocidal assault on Gaza and their alliance with the fascist disciples of Stepan Bandera in waging war against Russia in Ukraine.

Staff (2024-01-24). Grand Mufti urges Prime Minister's intervention to rectify flaws in minority scholarships. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror Network The Grand Mufti of India, Sheikh Abubakr Ahmad, has written to the Prime Minister and Minister for Minority Affairs, Smriti Irani, highlighting critical irregularities in higher education scholarships for minority communities. The Grand Mufti has called for immediate rectification of the issues affecting students, particularly the discontinuation of the Maulana Azad …

Barry Healy, People's Dispatch. (2024-01-24). US War Drive Against China Undeterred By Taiwanese Election Setback. popularresistance.org On January 13 the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) won the Taiwanese presidential election. The result is important because of Taiwan's frontline status in the US war drive against China. | The New York Times describes newly elected president, Lai Ching-te, as "a staunch separatist". | The DPP, which is generally considered to be more aligned with US interests and plays with the idea of Taiwanese independence from China, was opposed by two other parties, the Kuomintang (KMT) and the Taiwan People's Party (TPP). | For the current US anti-China war drive, the results were mixed, and bring to the surface many of t…

People's Dispatch. (2024-01-24). One Of The Largest Unions In The US Called For A Ceasefire In Gaza. popularresistance.org "Wherever violence, fear and hatred thrive, working people cannot," reads a statement by Mary Kay Henry, the president of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU). SEIU, which boasts two million members, just joined a growing section of the US labor movement in calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. SEIU is now the largest union in the country to issue such a statement. | The statement begins with condemning "the horrific attacks by Hamas on October 7th," while also condemning "the widespread attacks on innocent civilians, including the bombardment of neighborhoods, healthcare facilities, and refugee camps, by…

Staff (2024-01-24). Hearing on Umar Khalid's bail plea in UAPA case adjourned to Jan 31 by SC. muslimmirror.com New Delhi : The Supreme Court on Wednesday adjourned till January 31 the hearing on the bail plea of former JNU student Umar Khalid in a case lodged under anti-terror law UAPA over his alleged involvement in the conspiracy behind the northeast Delhi riots of February 2020. A bench of Justices Bela M Trivedi and …

Staff (2024-01-24). Where the Muslim leadership erred. muslimmirror.com By Asad Mirza The unravelling of the Mandir-Masjid controversy over the years has exposed the amateur and impulsive handling of the issue, by the Muslim leadership. Had they acted wisely earlier, then it would not have been such a cakewalk for the Hindu chauvinists. Modern politics is not a game of chance, but agenda setting …

WSWS (2024-01-25). Public meeting: Oppose the Sri Lankan government's witch hunt against electricity workers. wsws.org The Wickremesinghe government and CEB management witch hunt is a direct attack on the fundamental democratic rights of the entire working class.

Staff (2024-01-24). 11 arrested for waving saffron flag in UP mosque. muslimmirror.com Agra : Eleven people were arrested for allegedly waving saffron flag in a mosque in Billochpura under Tajganj police station of Agra in Uttar Pradesh. The arrests were made on Tuesday after a complaint was lodged by Zahiruddin, the Mutawalli (caretaker of mosque) on Monday at the Tajganj police station, said Jasveer Singh in charge …

Tanupriya Singh (2024-01-24). ICJ to respond to South Africa's genocide case against Israel. peoplesdispatch.org South Africa has asked the UN's International Court of Justice (ICJ) to issue emergency measures, including ordering Israel to stop all military operations in Gaza, where it has killed over 25,000 Palestinians in an ongoing genocide.

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-01-24). UK Struggles to Prove Houthis Attacked its Trade Ships. libya360.wordpress.com Phil Miller Yemenis protest against UK/US air strikes and in support of Palestine. (Photo: Ansarallah / Telegram)> Rishi Sunak's claim to be bombing Yemen in "self-defence" looks shaky after it emerged that only one British-flagged commercial ship was previously attacked by the Houthis. That was the Swan Atlantic, an oil tanker registered in the Cayman Islands tax haven…

Ahmet Gencturk, Anadolu Ajansı (2024-01-25). ICJ to deliver on Friday its order on South Africa's genocide case against Israel. indybay.org The International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Wednesday announced that it will deliver its order on Friday "on the Request for the indication of provisional measures submitted by South Africa" in a genocide case against Israel.

ecns.cn (2024-01-25). Officials mobilize top medical experts in response to deadly fire in Jiangxi. ecns.cn Officials from the National Health Commission and the Ministry of Emergency Management called for all-out efforts to rescue and treat people injured in a deadly fire that broke out in a street-side shop in Xinyu, Jiangxi province, on Wednesday.

ecns.cn (2024-01-25). Financial policy to focus on real economy. ecns.cn China's financial regulatory policy will focus on supporting the real economy and further opening up the country's financial services industry, said Li Yunze, head of the National Financial Regulatory Administration, here on Wednesday.

Editor (2024-01-25). Learning from Lenin today. mronline.org One hundred years since Lenin's death, Nigerian socialist Abiodun Olamosu describes of the revolutionary on his own political development. As the preeminent organiser of the Russian revolution, Lenin helped to determine the course of Olamosu's life in Nigeria. Olamosu explores the development of Lenin's work and legacy. He regards Stalin's rise to power, and the Soviet Union, as an abomination to the body of ideas of Marxism and socialist internationalism.

Labor Video Project (2024-01-25). UAW Members At CAP Convention Interrupted Biden To Demand A Ceasefire & Were Shouted Down. indybay.org At the national UAW CAP convention in Washington DC, supporters of a ceasefire interrupted President Joe Biden and were shouted down and some were dragged out of the convention.

Marina Wheeler QC (2024-01-25). Financial Sanction and Free Speech in the High Court. ukhumanrightsblog.com Background Graham Phillips, the Claimant, is a British national and video blogger who posts content from the Donbass dressed in Russian military fatigues. He says he is a journalist who provides a "counterbalance" to widespread western misunderstanding of the true situation in Ukraine but the Administrative Court disagrees. On 12 January 2024, it handed down …

mforinoco (2024-01-25). Argentina: Milei's Blitzkrieg and the Unconstitutional Plan. orinocotribune.com By Maria Fernanda de la Quintana — Jan 23, 2024 | The rush to violate the Argentine Constitution and constitutional guarantees is part of a deliberately executed plan to carry out the biggest plundering of resources transfer while implementing a model of famine. | Article 29 clearly states; "The Congress may not grant the national Executive, nor the provincial Legislatures to the provincial governors, extraordinary powers, nor the sum of public power, nor grant them submissions or supremacy by which the life, honor or fortunes of the Argentine people are at the mercy of any government or person. Acts of this…

Nader Durgham (2024-01-25). What to expect from Friday's ICJ ruling on South Africa's genocide case against Israel. middleeasteye.net What to expect from Friday's ICJ ruling on South Africa's genocide case against Israel | Emergency measures over Israel's war on Gaza could potentially be implemented after the court's judgement | Thu, 01/25/2024 – 13: 48 | Judges at the ICJ hear a request for emergency measures by South Africa at The Hague on 12 January 2024 (Reuters/Thilo Schmuelgen). | The International Court of Justice (…

Peoples Dispatch (2024-01-25). One of the largest unions in the United States just called for a ceasefire in Gaza. mronline.org The Service Employees International Union, which boasts two million members, joined a growing section of the U.S. labor movement in calling for a ceasefire in Gaza.

presstv.ir (2024-01-25). Instead of hitting Iraqi bases, US must pressure Israel to end Gaza war: Official. presstv.ir Iraq's national security adviser calls on the US to pile pressure on Israel to halt the ongoing onslaught against Gaza than to carry out strikes in Iraq against anti-terror resistance groups.

Rhoda Wilson (2024-01-25). Dutch Queen Máxima's popularity dwindles as she markets Digital IDs and CBDCs. expose-news.com The once hugely popular Queen Máxima of the Netherlands is falling into disgrace with the Dutch public. Since October 2022, she has been making the rounds in international conferences and meetings to …

The Independent (2024-01-25). Ghana sacks coach Hughton after AFCON exit. independent.co.ug ACCRA, GHANA | Xinhua | Chris Hughton, coach of Ghana national football team, has been relieved of his duties after the team's group stage exit from the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cote d'Ivoire, the Ghana Football Association (GFA) said on Wednesday. The GFA said in a statement that it has also dissolved the …

The Independent (2024-01-25). NIRA plans mandatory return of old IDs for new national enrollment. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Identification Registration Authority (NIRA) is considering a bold move ahead of the upcoming mass national ID enrollment: requiring all Ugandans to surrender their current cards before receiving new ones. This proposal, intended to streamline the process and address widespread issues, has sparked both anticipation and concern among citizens. …

Ana Perdigón (2024-01-24). Facing Coup Plots, President Maduro Issues Instructions For Venezuela's Military. orinocotribune.com Venezuela's president, Nicolás Maduro, issued new orders to the Bolivarian National Armed Forces (FANB) in response to five plots to overthrow the government that were During the broadcast of his program Con Maduro+, the Venezuelan head of state instructed Minister of Defense Vladimir Padrino López to demote and expel from the FANB all mercenaries and traitors involved in the destabilization plans. | "General Padrino, today, on national television, asked for my…

Brett Wilkins, Common Dreams. (2024-01-24). US Supreme Court Rejects Bid To Silence Palestinian Rights Advocacy. popularresistance.org Free speech defenders welcomed the U.S. Supreme Court's refusal to take up a lawsuit that outlandishly claimed a civil society group provided "material support" for terrorism by advocating for Palestinian human rights. | The Supreme Court's punting of Jewish National Fund v. U.S. Campaign for Palestinian Rights—which comes over three months into Israel's war on the Gaza Strip—marks the third consecutive time a federal court has dismissed the case, which USCPR said casts "collective activism and expression of solidarity as unlawful." | In the case's first dismissal in March 2021, a federal judge said t…

ecns.cn (2024-01-24). Visa-free policy well received by Italian tourists. ecns.cn With a visa-free policy now in place for visitors from some countries, niche tourist spots in China can unlock their potential for international tourism, said Cristiano Varotti, the East Asia manager for the Italian National Tourist Board, in an interview on Friday.

Global Research News (2024-01-24). U.S. Supreme Court Rejects Attempt to Silence Palestinian Human Rights Advocacy. globalresearch.ca January 22, 2024, Washington, D.C. — Today, a U.S.-based Palestinian rights organization prevailed when the Supreme Court refused to take up a lawsuit brought by the Jewish National Fund (JNF) and several U.S. citizens who live in Israel. Citing the …

His Excellency Carlo Maria Viganà≤ (2024-01-24). Video: Archbishop Carlo Vigano. A False Pandemic and The Imposition of A False Vaccine. A Criminal Plan of World Depopulation. globalresearch.ca

Ileana Ferrer Fonte (2024-01-24). UNESCO's MIL Cities, beyond technological age. plenglish.com Havana, Jan 24 (Prensa Latina) The 10th International Conference on Culture, Communication, Marketing, and Community begins in this capital on Wednesday, offering in two days, an extensive scientific program with presentations on UNESCO's Ciudades MIL concept.

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-01-24). A Silent Continental Coup Carried Out by the U.S. is Underway. libya360.wordpress.com Eduardo Vasco Anti-government protesters confront police to protest the economic reforms of Argentine President Javier Milei outside the Supreme Court as labor unions legally challenge the measures in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Dec. 27, 2023. The steps taken by the Argentine government's foreign policy show that it will not stop at internal devastation. As if the…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-01-24). Argentina: Shock Therapy, Resistance, and the Role of the Left. libya360.wordpress.com Juan Cruz Ferre The inauguration of libertarian President Javier Milei on December 10, 2023. (Presidency of Armenia / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 3.0 DEED) Just over a month after President Javier Milei took office in Argentina, his economic policy is a textbook case of shock therapy. The plan laid out by Finance Minister Luis…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-01-24). As the US Escalates Attacks, Iraqi Resistance Joins Yemen in Imposing a Naval Blockade Against Israel. libya360.wordpress.com The Cradle As US jets once more dropped bombs on Iraq and Yemen, the Islamic Resistance in Iraq vowed to put Israeli ports 'out of commission' until the siege of Gaza is lifted The Secretary-General of the Sayyid al-Shuhada Brigades, Abu Ala al-Walaei, announced during the early hours of 24 January the start of phase…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-01-24). How Gaza is Impacting the Great Power Standoff. libya360.wordpress.com Mohamad Hasan Sweidan While China-led multipolarity has accelerated the decline of the American era, the war in Gaza may end it altogether. What is unfolding today in West Asia — the Gaza war and its regional expansion — cannot be viewed separately from the international transformations that have grown in momentum over the past few years. Today, the transition…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-01-24). ICJ to Deliver a Decision on Provisional Measures January 26th. libya360.wordpress.com Application of the Genocide Convention in the Gaza Strip (South Africa v. Israel) — Provisional Measures — Court to deliver its Order on Friday 26 January 2024 at 1 p.m. — ICJ Press Release 24 January 2024 No. 2024/4 Application of the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide in the…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-01-24). In the International Court of Justice Nicaragua Supports South Africa's Case Against Israel. libya360.wordpress.com Gobierno de Reconciliación y Unidad Nacional Unida Nicaragua Triunfa PRESS RELEASE The Government of Reconciliation and National Unity informs the people of Nicaragua and the international community that today it has filed before the International Court of Justice a request for permission to intervene in the case initiated on December 29, 2023 by South Africa…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-01-24). Is an Escalation of the Palestinian-Israeli Conflict Feasible for Israel, Lebanon and Iran? libya360.wordpress.com Yoselina Guevara López The evolution of the current tensions in the Middle East indicates that a regional escalation may be generated in the coming days that could bring catastrophic consequences for the interests of almost all actors in the region. So far we have seen a continuous back-and-forth in adopting ambiguous positions, alternating between moderation…