2024-09-12: News Headlines

publicbooks (2024-09-12). Violent Majorities Part III: Indian and Israeli Ethno-Nationalism. publicbooks.org "This is what Hindutvites in India do all the time, and they've just repurposed their domestic disinformation campaign to support the Zionist defense of Israel."

infobrics (2024-09-12). BRICS — Shaping the Future of Global Finance and Investment. infobrics.org Imagine a world where five powerhouse nations are redefining the global economic landscape. BRICS—an acronym for Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa—is not just a coalition of emerging markets; it is a formidable alliance shaping the future of global finance and investment…

Paramjit Singh (2024-09-12). Peasants and Politics in Neoliberal India: The 2020-21 Peasant Movement. cadtm.org

presstv.ir (2024-09-12). Floods kill 15 in India after heavy rains. presstv.ir

hindustantimes (2024-09-12). Big Relief! MEA Reveals Russia's Pro-India Move After Modi Met Putin In Moscow: '35 Indians Have…'>. hindustantimes.com According to the Ministry of External Affairs, Russia has released 35 Indian nationals who were involved in the conflict in Ukraine following Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Moscow. Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the government is trying to get 50 more Indian nationals released from the Russian Army. Watch for more.

newleftreview (2024-09-12). Radhika Desai: Peak Hindutva? newleftreview.org As Modi's BJP loses its overall majority, Radhika Desai examines the part played by India's capitalist conglomerates in his rise—and the contradictions on which their strategy has foundered. The economic crisis of the parched countryside as brake on Hindutva's forward march.

UMMID (2024-09-12). Are Adani Power's days in Bangladesh numbered? ummid.com Days after Gautam Adani asked the interim government in Bangladesh to clear the dues the country owes to Adani Power, troubling reports are coming from the neighbouring country for the Indian conglomerate.

noemail (2024-09-12). CGI Honored with Prestigious Brandon Hall Group Awards in HCM Excellence. devdiscourse.com CGI, a preeminent global IT and business consulting firm, has secured Gold and Silver Brandon Hall Group HCM Excellence Awards in India. These accolades celebrate CGI's innovative efforts in creating and implementing effective learning and development programs.

noemail (2024-09-12). India's Palm Oil Imports Plummet in August Amid Stock Surplus and Negative Margins. devdiscourse.com India's palm oil imports in August fell by more than a quarter compared to the preceding month, driven primarily by adequate domestic stocks and unfavorable margins, according to a leading trade body on Thursday. This trend could lead to higher stock levels in leading producers Indonesia and Malaysia, affecting benchmark futures.

noemail (2024-09-12). BCI Chairman Responds to Raut's Criticism of PM-CJI Meeting During Ganesh Puja. devdiscourse.com Bar Council of India Chairman and BJP Rajya Sabha MP, senior advocate Manan Kumar Mishra, on Thursday responded to Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut's criticism regarding Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud's residence for Ganesh Puja. Mishra stated, 'Sanjay Raut is a seasoned leader. I would not like to say much, but those who are involved in cases will object a little.' He emphasized that Raut's concerns would not affect the Supreme Court's judgement, highlighting the Ganesh Aarti as a 'social-religious function.'

noemail (2024-09-12). Ricky Ponting Praises Virat Kohli For Revolutionizing India's Test Cricket. devdiscourse.com Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has lauded Virat Kohli for revolutionizing Test cricket in India. Ponting highlighted the significant impact Kohli had since taking over as Test captain, leading to a remarkable turnaround in the team's performance.

noemail (2024-09-12). Rhythm Sangwan Leads India's Charge at ISSF World Cup Final. devdiscourse.com Rhythm Sangwan will be the only Indian shooter to compete in two events at the season-ending ISSF World Cup Final, following double Olympic-medallist Manu Bhaker's decision to rest for three months after her Paris Games success.

UMMID (2024-09-12). Haj application form 2025 last date extended. ummid.com The Haj Committee of India has extended the last date of application for Hajj 2025.

UMMID (2024-09-12). Asad Owaisi confirms 5 AIMIM candidates for 2024 Maharashtra Polls. ummid.com Asaduddin Owaisi, National President of the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM), Monday announced the names of five candidates to contest the 2024 Assembly Elections in Maharashtra on the party symbol.

UMMID (2024-09-12). Bengaluru hosts workshop on Islamic Psychotherapy for health professionals. ummid.com Muslim health professionals in India's Bengaluru in the last week had a thrilling experience when they were introduced to Traditional Islamically Integrated Psychotherapy (TIIP) by renowned Islamic psychologist Yaqeen Sikander.

UMMID (2024-09-12). Indian Air Force officer lodges rape case against senior. ummid.com A woman flying officer in the Indian Air Force (IAF) has filed a police complaint against a senior Wing Commander accusing him of rape.

UMMID (2024-09-12). Shocking, Disturbing: Outbursts as Chandrachud invites Modi for puja. ummid.com Senior Supreme Court Lawyers and leaders of different opposition parties Thursday accused Chief Justice of India (CJI) D.Y. Chandrachud of violating Code of Conduct for Judges after he invited PM Modi to participate in puja.

teleSUR, idg, JCM (2024-09-12). Narendra Modi celebra su victoria en las elecciones generales. telesurtv.net Narendra Modi necesitará el apoyo de otros partidos para gobernar, algo inédito en sus anteriores mandatos.

Natalia Marques, People's Dispatch. (2024-09-12). How A New York Landlord Exploited Anti-Immigrant Propaganda. popularresistance.org For the past few weeks, right-wing media and politicians have been whipped up into a frenzy over the supposed takeover of an Aurora, Colorado apartment building by a Venezuelan gang after a video went viral depicting armed men in The Edge at Lowry complex. Despite the fact that numerous Aurora city officials, including the Aurora City Police chief and the city's mayor have said that the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua has not taken over two troubled apartment complexes in the city, the right-wing media machine continues to spin this narrative and capitalize on anti-immigrant sentiment.

noemail (2024-09-12). Supreme Court Verdict on Kejriwal's Bail Plea in Alleged Excise Policy Scam. devdiscourse.com The Supreme Court is set to deliver its verdict on Friday on pleas filed by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal seeking bail and challenging the Delhi High Court's order upholding his arrest by the CBI in a corruption case linked to the alleged excise policy scam. The judgement will be delivered by a bench comprising Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan on September 13.

hindustantimes (2024-09-12). After Turkey, Israel Angers Putin's Ally With Air Attack, Day After Russia's 'Palestine Nation' Call. hindustantimes.com Two people have reportedly died in an Israeli drone strike on a vehicle in neighbouring Syria. The vehicle was travelling on the highway between Damascus & Quneitra, said the Syrian media reports. One of the two casualties was from "the military", as per Syria's state broadcaster. Watch this video for all the details.

newleftreview (2024-09-12). Sanjay Subrahmanyam: Blood and Bombast. newleftreview.org Sanjay Subrahmanyam on Vinayak Chaturvedi, Hindutva and Violence and Janaki Bakhle, Savarkar and the Making of Hindutva. Intellectual biographies of Hindu nationalism's Mazzini-inspired theoretician.

hindustantimes (2024-09-12). Nigel Farage Heckled As He Blasts UK PM Starmer For Freeing 1700 Prisoners Early: 'Two-Tier Justice'. hindustantimes.com UK MP Nigel Farage was heckled while criticising UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer for releasing 1,700 prisoners early, calling it an example of 'two-tier justice'. Responding to Farage's comments, Starmer said he was angry to be put in such a position. Watch this video.

Balasingham Skanthakumar (2024-09-12). "No Fist Is Big Enough to Hide the Sky": 100 Years of Amilcar Cabral. cadtm.org

Ammar Ali Jan, Tanya Singh (2024-09-12). Ammar Ali Jan (People's Rights Party, HKP): 'You have to embed yourself in the movement of history'. links.org.au Ammar Ali Jan discusses the challenges of building a new workers' party in Pakistan — and the HKP's recent victories for Lahore's most vulnerable workers.

CADTM (2024-09-12). Alarming development: Rights activists, including a young woman, face blasphemy charges in Pakistani-administered Kashmir. cadtm.org

noemail (2024-09-12). Jain Irrigation Partners with SKUAST-Kashmir for Smart Farming Solutions. devdiscourse.com Jain Irrigation Systems announced on Thursday its collaboration with the Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SKUAST-Kashmir) to provide innovative, technology-driven agricultural solutions for farmers in Jammu and Kashmir.

UMMID (2024-09-12). DME MP NEET UG 2024 Round 2 Counselling Schedule Published. ummid.com Department of Medical Education (DME) Madhya Pradesh has published on its official website dme.mponline.gov.in NEET UG 2024 Round 2 Counselling Date and Schedule which will be conducted for admission in medical courses MBBS and BDS for the academic year 2024-25.

UMMID (2024-09-12). UP NEET UG 2024 Round 2 Registration Starts, Apply Before Sept 13. ummid.com The Directorate General of Medical Education and Training Uttar Pradesh (DGME UP) has started the UP NEET UG 2024 Second Round Counselling for the year 2024-25 (NEET UG 2024 Counselling Round 2 Date and Time) through its official website upneet.gov.in.

UMMID (2024-09-12). MP Shocker: Trainee Army officers robbed, woman friend gang raped. ummid.com In a shocking incident, two trainee Army officers were robbed while one of their female companions were gang-raped near Chhoti Jam in Indore district of Madhya Pradesh.

UMMID (2024-09-12). Bihar board 10th exam 2025 registration begins. ummid.com The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) has started online registration for the Bihar Board Class 10 exam 2025 through its official website secondary.biharboardonline.com.

noemail (2024-09-12). Chandigarh Police Announce Rs 2 Lakh Reward for Explosion Suspects. devdiscourse.com The Chandigarh Police have announced a reward of Rs 2 lakh for any information leading to the arrest of the two suspects involved in a low-intensity explosion at a house in the upscale Sector 10 area, officials said on Thursday.

newarab (2024-09-12). Hamas says ready to implement ceasefire without new conditions. newarab.com The Palestinian Hamas group said on Wednesday that its negotiators reiterated its readiness to implement an "immediate" ceasefire with Israel in Gaza based on a previous U.S. proposal without new conditions from any party. | The Palestinian group said in a statement that their negotiation team, led by senior official Khalil al-Hayya, met mediators on Wednesday including Qatar's Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani and Egypt's intelligence chief Abbas Kamel in Doha to discuss the latest developments in Gaza. | Talks have so far failed to reach a deal to end the 11-month-old war. Lingering iss…

newarab (2024-09-12). Israel's war on Palestinian refugee camps in the West Bank. newarab.com Tulkarem, occupied West Bank – Ayman Ghanayem was forced out of his home at gunpoint, blindfolded, and taken hostage by soldiers during In the northern city of Tulkarem, the 51-year-old was detained for reasons unknown to him, along with his son and more than 20 of his male relatives and neighbours. | The men were taken to the Nitzanei Oz military checkpoint and left in the sun for over seven hours with their eyes blindfolded and many of them sh…

newarab (2024-09-12). Hezbollah rocket, drone strikes damage 1,400 Israeli properties. newarab.com Hezbollah's Israeli financial newspaper Globes cited data from the Israel Tax Authority, which said the attacks have caused up to $1 billion shekels ($265 million) in damage, as thousands flee the north of Israel due to almost daily rocket fire from Hezbollah and other groups in southern Lebanon. | Data from the Northern Horizon Directorate in the Israeli Defense M…

newarab (2024-09-12). ICC chief Khan calls for 'urgent' arrest warrant for Netanyahu. newarab.com

newarab (2024-09-12). Eight Palestinians killed in Israeli strikes on West Bank. newarab.com Israeli strikes Wednesday killed eight Palestinians in the The military said in a statement that its forces were engaged in an operation in the northern West Bank's Tubas area and later carried out a separate strike on Tulkarm, both targeted in major Israeli raids last month. | In Tubas, a witness told AFP that Israeli forces were "storming the city" and the nea…

Editor (2024-09-12). Amid int'l silence, Israeli army kills entire families in Khan Yunis 'safe zone' using U.S.-made bombs. mronline.org The Israeli army's horrific massacre of displaced families living in ramshackle tents in a so-called "humanitarian zone" in the southern Gaza Strip is further proof that the international community's silence during the 11-month genocide is encouraging Israel to carry out its crimes.

newarab (2024-09-12). Gaziantep restaurant renamed to 7 October in support of Gaza. newarab.com Fed up with the constant news from Gaza, Salah Khubieh, after months of frustration, woke up one morning this past July and called his friend and business partner, Musa Ciàßek, before heading to their restaurant. | "Take the ladder with you," he told him over the phone. When they met, Salah explained they would take down the restaurant sign and replace it with a new one. | "From now on, we will rename this place '7 October,'" Salah said. | The name is a clear reference to the beginning of the conflict in Gaza, "a memorial of the genocide that's been unfolding before our eyes for almost a year now," Salah…

newarab (2024-09-12). Resilience & rhythm: Dabke unites London community for Palestine. newarab.com Summers in Clapham Common are notorious when temperatures start veering into the 20Cs. Shorts-clad bodies can be seen strewn across the 85 acres of green in southwest London, and a regular stream of old-school R&B blasts out of the cafe by the Bandstand. | This summer, however, the park's central platform has an additional vibrancy in the form of dabke, though born out of the chaos occurring across the world. | Palestinians and those in solidarity with Palestinians have joined a so-far weekly gathering to learn and dance the dabke as a way of building resilience as calls to end the genocide in Gaza continue.

newarab (2024-09-12). Disease has long been used by colonisers to commit genocide. newarab.com As reports of It's worth discussing at this point how deeply enmeshed the spr…

Workers World Party (2024-09-12). PDF of Sept. 12 issue. workers.org Download the color version. Download the black & white version. Peltier: Clemency, yes! Pardon, no! Don't miss 'China at 75' The trial of the Uhuru 3 West Bank resistance confronts fascist occupation Editorial Execution of Ayşenur Ezgi Eygi and U.S. hypocrisy Mundo Obrero Joe el genocida, ahora Kamala la asesina . . . |

newarab (2024-09-12). Israeli forces kill 4 Palestinians in sweeping West Bank assault. newarab.com

newarab (2024-09-12). US activist shot by Israel after West Bank protest ended: report. newarab.com The Aysenur Eygi was shot in the head by Israeli troops after she had taken cove…

newarab (2024-09-12). West Bank's Palestinians suffer under an Israeli siege. newarab.com For Mahdi Ghareeb, visiting family in The 28-year-old man had spent weeks in his home country, trying to make up for the 11 years he had been away in New Zealand, establishing a home and a living as far away from the But as he set off to start the long journey back, he was given a bitter taste of life under Israeli occupation. He's been trapped for day…

newarab (2024-09-12). No more cash for Netanyahu's war machine in Gaza: Bernie Sanders. newarab.com Senator The progressive lawmaker, who is of Jewish descent, highlighted in his call on Washington the latest killings in the so-called safe zones in Gaza, as well as the shooting of a US activist in the West Bank by Israeli forc…

newarab (2024-09-12). Hamas says ready to 'immediately implement' Gaza ceasefire. newarab.com The statement, released yesterday, saw the group deny it had placed new demands on a ceasefire agreement and rejected any The statement co…

newarab (2024-09-12). How Israel's escalation in south Lebanon impacts Syrian refugees. newarab.com Residing in south Lebanon's Bint Jbeil, Syrian labourer Issam and his wife and three daughters have found themselves caught in the middle of cross-border fire between Unable to relocate to Beirut or other cities due to the high rental costs, and with difficulty in accessing healthcare, life is increasingly precarious for the Syrian family. | "My daughters have shortness of breath because they inhaled the white phosphorus, and I can't afford to take them to a nearby private hospital," I…

newarab (2024-09-12). 14 killed in Israeli airstrike on school in central Gaza. newarab.com An Israeli airstrike Wednesday hit a central Gaza school, with the besieged territory's civil defence agency reporting 14 killed in the facility-turned-displacement shelter. | The vast majority of the Gaza Strip's 2.4 million people have been displaced at least once by the war, with many seeking safety in school buildings. | Th…

newarab (2024-09-12). Biden claims Israel shot American activist in head by 'accident'. newarab.com US President

newarab (2024-09-12). Israel offers Hamas head Sinwar safe passage for hostage release. newarab.com An Israeli official offered safe passage for Hamas leader

newarab (2024-09-12). Jordan's Islamists boosted by protest votes over Israeli ties. newarab.com

newarab (2024-09-12). Over 40 African lawmakers sign pro-Israel Addis Ababa resolution. newarab.com More than 40 parliamentarians from over 20 African states on Wednesday signed the Addis Ababa resolution in support of Israel, stating that it has the right to "all of historic Palestine" and calls for recognising Jerusalem as its undivided capital. | The signing of the resolution is the culmination of a two-day summit of the African-Israel Initiative beginning on 10 September in the Ethiopian capital of Addis Ababa. The event was co-hosted by Jerusalem-based

newarab (2024-09-12). Sky News anchor axed over live spat with Israeli official. newarab.com A In an interview with Israeli ambassador

newarab (2024-09-12). US aircraft carrier in the Middle East is heading home. newarab.com The Pentagon's rare move to keep two Navy aircraft carriers in the Middle East over the past several weeks has now finished, as the USS Theodore Roosevelt is heading home, according to U.S. officials. | U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin had ordered the Roosevelt to extend its deployment for a short time and remain in the region as the USS Abraham Lincoln was pushed to get to the area more quickly. The Biden administration beefed up the U.S. military presence there to help defend Israel from

newarab (2024-09-12). The Christian Palestinian family fighting Israel's land seizures. newarab.com

newarab (2024-09-12). Netanyahu sought pretend criminal probe to fend off ICC case. newarab.com Israeli Prime Minister In a highly unusual move, Jus…

newarab (2024-09-12). UNRWA staff among 18 killed in Israeli strike on Gaza school. newarab.com The The strike on Wednesday flattened part of the UN-run facility where Gazans had sought shelter, leaving only a charred heap of rebar and concrete. | "For the fifth time, Israeli f…

newarab (2024-09-12). Aid group MSF protests Italy migrant policy over suspended ship. newarab.com

newarab (2024-09-12). Biden administration grants Egypt $1.3 billion in military aid. newarab.com

newarab (2024-09-12). Casbah building collapse kills woman in Algiers. newarab.com A building collapse in the UNESCO-listed Casbah of Algiers killed a woman and injured three of her family members on Wednesday, emergency services said. | The Casbah, a historic city built on a hill overlooking the Mediterranean, has suffered multiple building collapses in recent years. | In 2019, five people, including a baby, died when their home collapsed in the old city. Following that…

newarab (2024-09-12). 'Foul play' looms over Egypt's Sukari gold mine deal. newarab.com As news broke on a major The deal, officially announced on Tuesday, will allow the South African company to acquire 83.6-stake in Centamin, which initially owns 50 per cent of the economic interest in Sukari, for $2.5 billion. The remaining 50 per cent is owned by the Egyptian government. | Johannesb…

newarab (2024-09-12). Iraq anti-graft chief himself suspected of bribery. newarab.com

newarab (2024-09-12). Libya oil exports plunge as NOC cancels cargoes due to crisis. newarab.com Libyan oil exports fell around 81% last week, Kpler data showed, as the National Oil Corporation cancelled cargoes amid a The standoff began last month when western Libyan factions moved to oust a veteran central bank governor, prompting eastern factions to declare a shutdown to all oil output. | Libyan ports shipped 194,000 barrels per day (bpd) on average of crude last week, down about 81% from just over 1 million bpd in the previous week, Kpler's data showed.

newarab (2024-09-12). Norway lifts restrictions on defence material exports to Turkey. newarab.com Norway has normalised its practice for the export of defence material and multi-purpose goods for military use to "This means that the ministry of foreign affairs lifts the restrictions from 2019 and returns to an ordinary licensing practice for Turkey," the foreign ministry said in a statement. | Norway joined other European nations five years ago in suspending new arms sales to fellow NATO member Turkey due to con…

newarab (2024-09-12). Palestine makes history by taking seat at UN General Assembly. newarab.com Palestine took a seat at the The Palestine Authority's envoy, The Palestinian Permanent Mission to the UN shared a clip on social media of the Ambassador of Egypt and the President of…

newarab (2024-09-12). Tunisia jails critic of president for eight months: lawyer. newarab.com A Tunisian appeals court sentenced a I…

newarab (2024-09-12). Tunisia's election body rejects monitors over 'foreign funds'. newarab.com In In a press statement on Monday, 9 September, ISIE said it had received information from official bodies that some of these groups received "suspicious…

newarab (2024-09-12). UN Security Council extends arms embargo on Sudan. newarab.com The UN Security Council on Wednesday extended an arms embargo on Sudan's In a resolution adopted unanimously, the Council extended until September 12, 2025 the sanctions regime in place since 2005, which is aimed solely at Darfur. | That includes individual sanctions – asset freezes and a travel ban – on three people, and an arms embargo. | The "people of Darfur co…

newarab (2024-09-12). Wrong crescent: Tunisia flag blunder lands 4 behind bars. newarab.com Footage circulated online in recent days showed the Turkish flag flying over the Tunis headquarters of the national railway company SNCFT, prompting a formal apology and arrests. | The two flags have the same colour…

newarab (2024-09-12). Meet the Palestinians rebuilding their lives in Morocco. newarab.com Naser, a young Palestinian woman from Gaza, is one of many Palestinians who have come to Morocco to rebuild their lives. | Speaking at a World Refugee Day event hosted by UNHCR in June, her first words on stage were: "I am from Gaza and I am proud," the room filled with applause. | She is not alone, over the years Palestinian refugees have come to Morocco, each with their triumphs and challenges that some have shared with The New Arab. | Naser's journey from Gaza meant leaving the rest of her family and friends — it has been almost 14 years since she has seen them. | When Naser, her husband, and two youn…

newarab (2024-09-12). Plestia Alaqad: Gaza's hero journalist in Beirut to study media. newarab.com

newarab (2024-09-12). Egyptian cartoonist's wife, Nada Mougheeth, speaks of his plight. newarab.com It may have never occurred to 38-year-old For weeks now, his case triggered The hashtag "Free Ashraf Omar" has trended throughout Egyptian and Arab soc…

newarab (2024-09-12). Hundreds gather for birthday of Aysenur Ezgi Eygi in Seattle. newarab.com

newarab (2024-09-12). Iran accused of supplying missiles to Russia via Caspian trade. newarab.com Tehran has been accused of CNN this week released satellite imagery taken last week which shows the V Port Olya 3 docked at Port Olya in Astrakhan on 4 September after visiting the Iranian city of Amirabad on 29 August before switching off its transporter. | The US Treasury has accused this ship of being used to deliver a cargo of…

newarab (2024-09-12). Iraq-Kuwait World Cup 2026 qualifier match ends in draw, dispute. newarab.com A lengthy VAR review confirmed the red card, a decision that sparked outrage among Iraqi fans on soci…

newarab (2024-09-12). QatarEnergy names LNG vessel after ExxonMobil's Rex Tillerson. newarab.com QatarEnergy inaugurated its first conventional-size LNG vessel at a ceremony in Shanghai on Tuesday, naming the new ship after former US secretary of state and ExxonMobil chief The naming ceremony at the Hudong-Zhonghua Shipyard was attended by Qatari energy minister and QatarEnergy CEO Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi, QatarEnergy LNG CEO Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa Al-Thani, among other officials. | "Tillerson's legacy will always be remembered in Qatar and around the world, particularly for his wisdom, warmth, a…

newarab (2024-09-12). Sudan and UAE trade accusations over prolonging war. newarab.com The Sudanese government accused the Their latest clash came during a

newarab (2024-09-12). Turkey condemns Cyprus-US defence co-operation roadmap. newarab.com The move came amid

Editor (2024-09-12). How a New York landlord exploited anti-immigrant propaganda in Aurora, Colorado. mronline.org Peoples Dispatch spoke to Aurora community organizer Nate Kassa on CBZ Management's weaponization of anti-migrant rhetoric.

Editor (2024-09-12). On the need to dismantle the settler-colonial bloc at the UN. mronline.org What do two South Pacific countries, two North American countries, one country in the Middle East, and (until recently) one country in southern Africa have in common with Europe?>

Editor (2024-09-12). The Venezuela elections of 28 July 2024: What and whom to believe? mronline.org Analyst and former UN rapporteur Alfred de Zayas looks at the history of U.S. intervention and sanctions against Venezuela.

noemail (2024-09-12). USPL Season 3: Teams Retain Key Players, Set for High-Octane Action. devdiscourse.com Anticipation is reaching a fever pitch as teams finalize their player retention strategies for the United States Premier League (USPL) Season 3, set to kick off in November at Broward County Stadium, Florida. With some of the biggest names in U.S. and global cricket confirmed to return, excitement is at an all-time high for fans awaiting top-tier performances.

The Independent (2024-09-12). Kisoro to name stadium after the late Sarah Mateke. independent.co.ug Kisoro, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kisoro district councillors have unanimously passed a motion to name the proposed Shaza stadium after the late Sarah Mateke Nyirabashitsi, State Minister for Defense and Veteran Affairs. The resolution was passed on Wednesday during a joint special council meeting held at Nyirabashitsi's ancestral home in Bugahe village, Nyakabingo parish. …

The Independent (2024-09-12). The story of Onana, a Premio and 35 minutes to Entebbe Airport. independent.co.ug Premio Driver who drove Onana to airport says deal was pre-planned Kampala, Uganda | ISMAEL KIYONGA & DON MUGABI — Kawowo Sports | The Ugandan driver of the Toyota Premio who drove away Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana from Mandela National Stadium, Namboole to Entebbe International Airport says the deal was pre-planned. However, he didn't know …

Guest Blogger (2024-09-12). Hurricane Risk to Offshore Wind (Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences study still relevant). wattsupwiththat.com But such would increase cost, reduce output, and/or limit offshore wind below politically desired levels. All aggravate the already bad economics and poor prospects of offshore wind in the U.S.

Guest Blogger (2024-09-12). Year 2024 Contiguous U.S. Maximum Summer Temperatures Fail to Reach Levels Achieved 90 Years Ago in the Dust Bowl Era Despite Climate Alarmists Record High Election Year Hype. wattsupwiththat.com As usual the media climate alarmist hype is erroneous and unsupported by measured data. | In fact, such highly relevant data is concealed, ignored and completely misrepresented to serve purely political climate alarmist purposes — with heightened deceit in this election year.

Guest Blogger (2024-09-12). September Snowmageddon… Winter Outbreak In Alps Later This Week…Up To 3 Meters Of Snow! wattsupwiththat.com "Snow this low in the mountains this time of the year is rather unusual. Snow down to 1000-1500 meters happens occasionally. But at 700 meters, it's more of an exception," says Jung.

Ken Jackson (2024-09-12). 9/11 Ceremony in Fayette Firefighters Park to Honor All Those Who Perished. urbancny.com Syracuse, NY- Wednesday, September 11, 2024, is the 23rd anniversary of a day that forever changed our nation. Thousands of innocent lives were lost, including many first responders. The City of Syracuse will hold a ceremony in Fayette Firefighters Park to honor all those who perished. Please join Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh, Onondaga County Executive J. Ryan McMahon, Syracuse Fire Chief Michael Monds, Syracuse Police Chief Joseph Cecile, and uniformed members of the Syracuse Fire and Police departments for this solemn event. The ceremony will begin promptly at 8: 30 a.m. with opening remarks. Chiefs Monds and Cecile…

Ken Jackson (2024-09-12). "The Hall Monitor" This is What Gentrification Looks like. urbancny.com View looking South towards campus South Crouse Ave. Once an African American Neighborhood , THIS was the 15th Ward As we view the rapid construction of housing it has become clear that the focus of developers has been in the high-end apartment sector. Large apartment complexes, some complete with dog washing stations, inward facing outdoor patio space and unmatched luxury. These communities-in-a-box foretold a dramatic shift in the rental market. In the past students would find a 3-bedroom flat and divide the rent equally. This made off campus housing relatively cheap. Spitting $1,200 per month 3 ways with one le…

Urban CNY News (2024-09-12). Notice Of Meetings Under The Open Meetings Law For The Justice Center Oversight Committee. urbancny.com September 11, 2024 Justice Center Oversight Committee meeting at Beauchamp Library The September 11, 2024 meeting of the Onondaga County/Syracuse Justice Center Oversight Committee will be held at Beauchamp Branch Library on 2111 South Salina Street in Syracuse, New York. The meeting begins at 5: 30. This notice is given to comply with the Open Meetings Law. DATED: September 9, 2024 M. Murphy (signed electronically) Montanette Murphy Onondaga County Office of Diversity & Inclusion…

Urban CNY News (2024-09-12). RFP #24-3510-002 County Of Onondaga — Lakefront Consulting Services for Town of Lysander. urbancny.com RFP #24-3510-002 for lakefront consulting services for town of Lysander for the Onondaga county department of planning is due October 4, 2024 at 3: 00 pm in the division of purchase. To request a copy of the proposal, please email — RFP@ONGOV.NET . Please Submit Proposals To: Daniel HammerDivision Of Purchase — 13th FloorJohn H Mulroy Civic Center421 Montgomery StreetSyracuse, NY 13202 Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay…

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Zvi Bar'el (2024-09-12). Just like in Gaza, Israel is spiraling into war with Hezbollah without a strategy or clear goals. haaretz.com Implementing the UN Resolution to stop Israel-Hezbollah hostilities won't eliminate the threat of the militants' long-range missiles, and destroying the Iranian-backed group isn't Israel's goal. So, what's the purpose of a Lebanon campaign?

ecns.cn (2024-09-12). Reusable carrier rocket achieves breakthrough. ecns.cn LandSpace, a leading private rocket maker in China, conducted a major technological demonstration on Wednesday, bringing the company closer to its goal of building a reusable carrier rocket.

aljazeera (2024-09-12). 'Guerrilla projects': Russia revels in US allegations of media warfare. aljazeera.com Public figures close to Putin goad Washington after the DoJ alleged that RT is funding social media influencers.

UMMID (2024-09-12). Stone Park, Digital Tree Plantation Drive — Makkah Civic Body Sets Example. ummid.com The Holy Makkah Municipality in two novel moves to contribute to climate goals have announced Digital Tree Plantation Initiative and establishment of Stone Park in its periphery.

noemail (2024-09-12). 52 Arrested After Riot During Ganpati Procession in Karnataka's Mandya. devdiscourse.com In a volatile incident in Nagamangala, Karnataka's Mandya district, 52 individuals were taken into custody following riots that erupted over allegations of stone pelting at a Ganpati immersion procession. Karnataka Home Minister G Parmeshwar confirmed that despite the chaos, no injuries were reported. 'Yesterday's incident shouldn't have happened. Fortunately, no injuries occurred, and the situation is now under control,' said Parmeshwar. 'During the procession, there was stone pelting, and later, vehicles were set on fire. No harm has happened.'

UMMID (2024-09-12). Maharashtra BAMS, BUMS, BHMS 2024 Choice Filling Starts. ummid.com Maharashtra CET has started from today i.e. Tuesday September 10, 2024 through its official website medical2024.mahacet.org NEET UG 2024 Choice Filling (Online Prefernce Form Filling) for Admission in First Year AYUSH and Allied Courses (BAMS, BUMS and BHMS – Group B) for the year 2024-25.

UMMID (2024-09-12). Maha TET 2024 application starts on mahatet.in; Last date Sept 30. ummid.com Maharashtra Rajya Parkisha Parishad has started through the official website of Maharashtra Teacher Eligibility Test mahatet.in Online Registration of the candidates who wish to appear for MAHA TET 2024.

Unicorn Riot. (2024-09-12). Protest Near Presidential Debate Opposes Bipartisan Support For Israel. popularresistance.org Philadelphia, PA — Protesters opposing the ongoing Israeli genocide in occupied Palestine are gathering near the security perimeter erected outside the National Constitution Center — the site of the first debate between 2024 presidential candidates Kamala Harris (D) and Donald Trump (R). A call to "shut down the presidential debate for Gaza" was announced by the Philly Palestine Coalition to rally at City Hall, which is east of the debate site. | Pennsylvania is considered the largest swing state in the presidential election. The statewide winner will take all 19 electoral votes. Street closures enter…

Reuters (2024-09-12). Turkey seeks international arrest warrants after IDF fire kills citizen in West Bank. haaretz.com Turkey's justice minister said that the Ankara chief prosecutor's office is investigating 'those responsible for the martyrdom and murder of our sister Aysenur Ezgi Eygi'…

english.almanar.com.lb (2024-09-12). Hezbollah Hails Family of Jordanian Driver who Carried out West Bank Crossing Shooting. english.almanar.com.lb Head of Hezbollah's International and Arab Relations Office Ammar Al-Moussawi sent a sent a telegram to the family of the Jordanian martyr Maher Dhiab Al-Jazi, offering condolences and congratulations over the heroic operation that killed three Israelis last Sunday at the King Hussein (Allenby) Bridge Crossing. Al-Moussawi offered condolences and congratulations to the family of …

Staff (2024-09-12). Report: Israeli forces raided Iranian missile facility in Syria, took equipment. haaretz.com Turkey seeks international arrest warrants after IDF fire kills citizen in West Bank ‚ñ Reports in Syria: Two killed in Israeli drone strike on road connecting Damascus and Quneitra ‚ñ Israeli forces arrest West Bank resident linked to Hebron car bomb explosion ‚ñ Report: U.S. withdraws USS Theodore Roosevelt from Middle East ‚ñ UN Palestinian refugee agency says six staffers killed in two airstrikes in Gaza…

scorinoco (2024-09-12). US War on China is a War on the Entire World. orinocotribune.com By Brian Berletic — Sep 7, 2024 | US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan has recently Because China, like any other sovereign nation, based on international law, is obligated to resist foreign subordination, the US continues speeding toward inevitable war with China. Although China has formidable military capabilities, causing dou…

Staff (2024-09-12). Venezuela's Parliament to Request Break of Diplomatic and Trade Relations With Spain. orinocotribune.com The president of the Venezuelan National Assembly (AN), Jorge Rodríguez, has asked the Foreign Policy Commission of parliament to prepare a report calling for President Nicolás Maduro's administration to break diplomatic, commercial, and consular relations with Spain—including the suspension of commercial passenger flights—in response to the decision of the Spanish Congress to ignore the democratic victory of President Nicolás Maduro in the July 28 Venezuelan elections, and instead "recognize" the fictitious "victory" of the far-right opposition's former candidate, Edmundo González. | "They want a fig…

Black Alliance For Peace Haiti (2024-09-12). BAP Condemns US Plans For Another UN Military Occupation Of Haiti. popularresistance.org Once again, the Haiti/Americas Team of the Black Alliance for Peace (BAP) strongly denounces the latest attempts by the U.S. to push for yet another UN military occupation of Haiti. We condemn this action and the relentless assaults on Haitian self-determination by the US and its criminal allies. We also urge Caribbean and Latin American governments to stand in solidarity with Haiti — just as they have stood with one another against violations of national sovereignty in Venezuela, Cuba, Honduras, etc. — as the Haitian people continue to bear the brunt of U.S. imperial policies and actions in the regio…

Steve Lalla, Orinoco Tribune. (2024-09-12). Burkina Faso Nationalizes United Kingdom Gold Mines. popularresistance.org Burkina Faso will nationalize two gold mines at a cost of about US $80 million. The Boungou and Wahgnion mines were sold last year by London-listed Endeavour Mining to Lilium Mining for US $300 million. On August 27, the mines were purchased by Burkina Faso's government for a fraction of this cost. | "This strategic move is aimed at reclaiming Burkina Faso's mineral wealth," said Joe Hotagua of African Streams, "ensuring that a larger portion of the profits benefits Burkinabe people." | Endeavour Mining is based in London, UK, and claims to be the largest gold producer in West Africa. It also possesses assets in…

Hugo GABBERO (2024-09-12). Azerbaijan: Civil society demands attention to human rights and climate justice ahead of COP29. fidh.org Human rights organisations, including the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT) within the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, highlight the urgent need to address serious human rights concerns in Azerbaijan in the lead-up to its hosting this year's United Nations Climate Conference (COP29), to be held in Baku from November 11 to 22, 2024.
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CADTM, Christoph Sorg (2024-09-12). CADTM : what to do with the Financial sector and the Banks and, with the Sovereign Debt arbitration. cadtm.org Extract from "Social Movements and the Politics of Debt: Transnational Resistance against Debt on Three Continents"
| In this extract from his doctoral thesis, [1> Christoph Sorg summarises the CADTM's position on the financial sector and banks. This extract from the thesis corresponds to pages 184 to 186.
| As for financial sectors and national economies, CADTM has suggested a set of immediate (radical) Keynesian measures as well as the complete socialization of the banking sector (Fattorelli (…) | – | / | <...

Collective, CADTM (2024-09-12). The 1st International Antifascist Conference will take place in Porto Alegre in 2025. cadtm.org

CADTM, Christoph Sorg (2024-09-12). CADTM : what to do with the Financial sector and the Banks and, with the Sovereign Debt arbitration. cadtm.org Extract from "Social Movements and the Politics of Debt: Transnational Resistance against Debt on Three Continents"
| In this extract from his doctoral thesis, [1] Christoph Sorg summarises the CADTM's position on the financial sector and banks. This extract from the thesis corresponds to pages 184 to 186.
| As for financial sectors and national economies, CADTM has suggested a set of immediate (radical) Keynesian measures as well as the complete socialization of the banking sector (Fattorelli (…) | – | / | <...

CADTM, Christoph Sorg (2024-09-12). The Debt System: The CADTM's analyses and theoretical foundations. cadtm.org Extract from "Social Movements and the Politics of Debt: Transnational Resistance against Debt on Three Continents"
| In this extract from his doctoral thesis, Christoph Sorg begins by drawing a distinction between the CADTM and Eurodad, a European NGO specialising in debt and development financing. Christoph Sorg then focusses on the analyses produced by the CADTM. This extract from the thesis corresponds to pages 167 to 171.
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Collective, Development finance international (2024-09-12). The worst ever global debt crisis. cadtm.org

ecns.cn (2024-09-12). Xi sends congratulatory letter to 2024 China International Fair for Trade in Services. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday sent a congratulatory letter to the 2024 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS).

ecns.cn (2024-09-12). Beijing gears up for 2024 CIFTIS. ecns.cn Themed "Global Services, Shared Prosperity," the 2024 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) will be held from Sept. 12 to 16 at the China National Convention Center and the Shougang Park in Beijing.

ecns.cn (2024-09-12). Beijing's service trade fair expected to deepen global cooperation. ecns.cn China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) was schedule from Sept. 12 to 16 in Beijing with the theme of "Global Services, Shared Prosperity"

ecns.cn (2024-09-12). China brings back human trafficking suspect from Cambodia. ecns.cn A suspect involved in transnational trafficking of women was brought back to China from Cambodia.

ecns.cn (2024-09-12). Drone disruptions prompt emergency response at Tianjin airport. ecns.cn Tianjin Binhai International Airport experienced flight disruptions on Wednesday evening due to public safety concerns arising from drone activity, the marketing department of TBIA disclosed in a Weibo post on Wednesday.

ecns.cn (2024-09-12). Chinese language builds bridge to better understand real China. ecns.cn Learning the Chinese language has opened a new door to understanding the real China and building friendship and trust with people around the world, said participants in an international contest on Tuesday.

ecns.cn (2024-09-12). Chinese delegation elaborates on China's principles of AI governance at summit. ecns.cn China has been calling on the international community to uphold the vision of common, comprehensive, cooperative and sustainable security, reach consensus on how to standardize the application of AI in the military domain through dialogue and cooperation.

presstv.ir (2024-09-12). Iran proposes anti-sanctions alliance to ensure trade security in BRICS. presstv.ir The secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council has called for the establishment of an anti-sanctions alliance among the BRICS group of emerging economies.

United World International (2024-09-12). Kyiv requests fighters from Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham. uwidata.com By Tevfik Kadan The Kiev administration had previously collaborated with PKK/PYD to conduct covert operations against Russian forces in Syria. Now it became public that Kyiv has reached out to Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), the terrorist group occupying Idlib. Kyiv's objective is to secure the release of Chechen militants held in HTS prisons. Local sources …

Pressenza New York (2024-09-12). A Short Overview of Making Colonial Empires by European Powers from the Time of the Vienna Congress up to WWI (1815‚àí1914). pressenza.com The period in the world's history from the end of the Napoleonic Wars (1815) to the beginning of the Great War (1914) is usually labeled as the "golden age" of the European imperialistic expansion and the making of the greater national states and overseas colonial empires in Africa and Asia. Nevertheless, in 1815 huge territories of the world still have been unknown to Europeans, and millions of people in Africa and Asia were living their lives not influenced by European civilization. Europeans even were not very familiar with China, one of the oldest, richest, and biggest civilizations globally. However, only a…

United World International (2024-09-12). Another failed attempt to disrupt Russian operation rhythm. unitedworldint.com Interview to Turkish TV channel Ulusal Kanal By Onur Sinan Gàºzaltan UWI author political scientist Onur Sinan Gàºzaltan was guest to Turkish TV channel Ulusal Kanal. Gàºzaltan shared his views on the questions on Kursk and afterward. Translated into English by UWI. An operation of failure How do you evaluate the developments following the Ukrainian …

Javier Arana Villasusa (2024-09-12). Costa Rican media pays tribute to national and PL expert journalist. plenglish.com San José, Sep 12 (Prensa Latina) The Semanario Universidad de Costa Rica will pay tribute today to journalist Rafael Ugalde, who worked for 30 years in that publication and was the first correspondent of the Latin American news agency Prensa Latina in this country.

Javier Arana Villasusa (2024-09-12). National Meeting of Alternative Media to be held in Colombia. plenglish.com Bogota, Sep 12 (Prensa Latina) The National Meeting of Alternative, Community and Digital Media of Colombia will begin today at the Metropolitan Cultural Center of Conventions of Armenia, in the department of Quindio, in the central-western region of the country.

Javier Arana Villasusa (2024-09-12). South America suffers the ravages of several forest fires. plenglish.com Meanwhile, the Amazon faces an extreme drought that has left several rivers at their lowest levels in history and has isolated dozens of rural communities. | The Brazilian government reported Tuesday that some six million hectares of the planet's largest tropical forest have been razed by fires since the beginning of the year, which represents 1.6 percent of the biome. | This figure, which covers the period from January 1 to September 1, is close to the nine million 186 thousand hectares of the ecosystem's surface area burned in all of 2023, according to the Brzilian National Institute for Research.

MEE staff (2024-09-12). Tunisia: Four people arrested for mistakenly raising Turkish flag on public building. middleeasteye.net Tunisia: Four people arrested for mistakenly raising Turkish flag on public building | Outrage erupted after Turkey's flag was raised over the national railway company headquarters instead of the Tunisian one | | The flags of Tunisia (left) and Turkey (right) (Creative Commons) | Four people ha…

Kate Yoder (2024-09-12). Kamala Harris is making climate action patriotic. It just might work. grist.org "Freedom" is often a Republican talking point, but Vice President Kamala Harris is trying to reclaim the concept for Democrats as part of her campaign for the presidency. In a speech at the Democratic National Convention last month, she A new study suggests Harris might be onto something if she's trying to c…

noemail (2024-09-12). Vir Das to Host 52nd International Emmy Awards in NYC. devdiscourse.com Actor-comedian Vir Das has been named as the host for the 52nd edition of the International Emmy Awards, scheduled to take place in New York City on November 25.

The Independent (2024-09-12). IOC rule changes create legal obstacles for Seb Coe's Olympic bid. independent.co.ug Paris, France | INSIDE THE GAMES | The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has introduced new election rules that could prevent Sebastian Coe from running for its presidency. These clarifications come just before Sunday's deadline to enter the race to succeed Thomas Bach next year, The Associated Press report. A letter sent by the IOC ethics …

The Independent (2024-09-12). Kampala Geopolitics conference to address pressing regional challenges. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Kampala Geopolitics Conference is set to convene its seventh edition, focusing on critical regional and global issues. The event, scheduled for October 23rd to 24th at Makerere University's Yusuf Lule Central Teaching Facility Auditorium, will explore "The African Dimensions in International Debates." Organised by Konrad Adenauer Stiftung (KAS), Alliance …

The Independent (2024-09-12). NWSC announces planned power shutdown at Ggaba Water Works. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A planned shutdown of the power station at Ggaba on Friday will affect water supply to many parts of Kampala. "The Management of National Water and Sewerage Corporation wishes to inform its valued customers and the general public that there will be interruptions in water supply on Friday 13th …

The Independent (2024-09-12). Kyagulanyi alleges coercion of NUP supporters in military court. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine, and leader of the National Unity Platform (NUP), has accused the military of coercing his party supporters into confessing to charges related to treachery and unlawful possession of ammunition. The allegations follow a court appearance by three NUP supporters—Paul Muwanguzi, Siraj Obalai, …

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-09-12). How to talk with someone grieving a suicide loss. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Editors note: September is National Suicide Prevention Month In 2021, suicide was the 11th leading cause of death in the U.S., claiming the lives of more than 48,000 people — nearly double the number of homicides. People of all ages, ethnicities and backgrounds choose to end their own lives. That means that people of all ages, ethnicities and backgrounds may be affected by suicide. When learning that a loved one, friend, neighbor, work colleague or child has…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-09-12). Profiling health in extraterrestrial space travel. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Photo courtesy: Axiom Mayo Clinic research is probing the effects of space travel on the health of citizens engaged in a new era of civilian spaceflights. The team led by Andre Terzic, M.D., Ph.D., studied health responses of the Axiom Mission (Ax-1) crew by monitoring the first all-civilian astronaut crew to fly to the International Space Station. The research data revealed that the health profiles of the civilian astronauts were maintained during and after the…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-09-12). Preventing suicide through awareness and intervention. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Getty Images Editors note: September is National Suicide Prevention Month Suicide affects people from all walks of life, cultures and socioeconomic statuses. Suicide rates increased by 36% from 2000 to 2022. Suicide is the second leading cause of death for people 10 to 14 and 25 to 34. However, suicide is preventable. Most people want to live, but they feel stuck because of how dire their situation feels and can't see alternative solutions. For some people, their ability to…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-09-12). (VIDEO) Mayo Clinic expert answers questions about mpox. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Microscopic image of monkeypox virus particles. The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared mpox, previously called monkeypox, a public health emergency of international concern. Dr. Matthew Binnicker, director of the Clinical Virology Laboratory at Mayo Clinic, says that means that there are significant enough cases and severity of disease in Africa with potential for the virus to spread to other countries that WHO felt it was appropriate to raise the level of awareness and concern…

Juliette Rousselot (2024-09-12). Afghanistan: Oral statement at the United Nations Human Rights Council. fidh.org On 10 September 2024, the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) delivered an oral statement during the Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on the situation of human rights in Afghanistan. The statement, prepared with FIDH's member organisation Armanshahr/OPEN ASIA, calls on the UN Human Rights Council to escalate its response to the situation in the country and to establish a new independent international accountability mechanism. Read the oral statement below.
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Margaux Hourigat (2024-09-12). Programme Officer in The Hague – Fixed term part-time (50 %) contract for 5 months. fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) is an international non-governmental organisation (NGO) composed of 188 national human rights organisations from 116 countries. FIDH is a nonpartisan, non-sectarian, apolitical, and not for profit organisation. Since 1922, FIDH has been defending all human rights — civil, political, economic, social, and cultural — as set out in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. FIDH's International Secretariat is composed of around 70 employees, (…) | – |

tn.ai (2024-09-12). Iran Suggests Anti-Sanction BRICS Coalition. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council proposed establishing a coalition of BRICS members to counter sanctions and ensure security in various fields on the basis of multilateralism and new order in cooperation with the Global South.

_____ (2024-09-12). Taliban label Afghanistan International an 'enemy' for reporting on alleged aid misuse. x.com

Paul Schrag (2024-09-12). MC USA seeks to lift structural burden. anabaptistworld.org Agreeing that national church structures need improvement, the Mennonite Church USA Executive Board is forming a working group for organizational change.

presstv.ir (2024-09-12). Funeral of Palestinian teenager killed in Israel West Bank raid. presstv.ir Mourners gather for the funeral of 16-year-old Palestinian teenager Lujain Osama Musleh.

News Desk, The Cradle. (2024-09-12). Palestine Takes Seat At UN General Assembly In 'Historic First'. popularresistance.org Palestine was seated for the first time among UN member states on 10 September during the first session of the 79th General Assembly in New York. | Permanent Observer to Palestine at the UN, Riyad Mansour, was seated at a table labeled "State of Palestine" between Sri Lanka and Sudan. The seating was approved by UN General Assembly president Philemon Yang. | "This is not merely a procedural matter. This is a historic moment for us," said Egyptian ambassador to the UN Osama Mahmoud Abdelkhalek Mahmoud. | Israel's representative at the UN strongly denounced the seating of Palestine among the UN member states.

WSWS (2024-09-12). JVP/NPP leader in Sri Lanka pledges to impose IMF austerity. wsws.org Buoyed by opinion polls showing its candidate as a frontrunner, the party is determined to demonstrate that it is a reliable and ruthless political tool for implementing the agenda of the capitalist class.

Pressenza New York (2024-09-12). Anura Kumara Dissanayake: A Vision of Unity for Sri Lanka's Future. pressenza.com On September 21, the people of Sri Lanka have elections to vote for a new president for a five-year term. | Since its independence from the United Kingdom in 1948, there have been successive conservative governments, more or less authoritarian and always in the hands of the same group of privileged families since the times of the 'British Raj' in the mid-nineteenth century. | With a population of 22 million, with an agricultural economy whose main production has been tea, rice, and other agricultural produce in the past and to which today, tourism and industry are added as sources of income. The distribution of w…

Orlando González Cruz (2024-09-12). Cuba abre con doble triunfo en Olimpiada de Ajedrez. radiohc.cu La Habana, 12 sep (RHC) Los elencos cubanos cumplieron los pronósticos y vencieron en el comienzo de la Olimpiada de Ajedrez Budapest 2024, las mujeres, perfectas con 4-0 ante Sudán, y los hombres, 3,5-0,5 frente a Sri Lanka.

infobrics (2024-09-11). From India to Russia, the Love for Cinema. infobrics.org The Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Tatarstan, Russia, organised the creative project, 'Film7Days competition', in which Goan director Sainath Uskaikar was the only Indian participant. Another feather in his cap was winning the special award for his 7-minute film 'Footprints of the road'. Sainath shares his experience of filming in Kasan, the capital city of Tatarstan…

publicbooks (2024-09-11). Violent Majorities Part II: Indian and Israeli Ethno-Nationalism. publicbooks.org "There are still atrocities being committed in the name of Jewish supremacism and in the name of territorial maximalism."

aljazeera (2024-09-11). Kenya's largest airport disrupted by strike over possible leasing deal. aljazeera.com Workers at Kenya's largest airport went on strike to protest a possible leasing deal with India's Adani Group.

hindustantimes (2024-09-11). Israel Army Embarrassed, Traps Own Senior Officer While Demolishing Hamas Tunnel In Gaza. hindustantimes.com The Israeli military's ongoing battle to eradicate Hamas tunnels in Gaza faces a major setback. Senior search and rescue officer Col. Golan Vach was injured in a tunnel collapse while investigating and demolishing these tunnels. The IDF reported that Vach was trapped and later rescued from the debris. Watch for more.

hindustantimes (2024-09-11). On Cam: USA Panics, Tries To Pacify Erdogan Amid Turkey-Israel War Fear; IDF Confesses On Eygi Death. hindustantimes.com Tensions rise as the US scrambles to calm Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan amid escalating concerns of a Turkey-Israel conflict. This comes after the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) admitted involvement in the death of prominent journalist Aysenur Eygi, fueling outrage in Turkey. The situation has sparked fears of a broader regional war, with both nations trading sharp rhetoric as the world watches closely. Watch the video for details.

hindustantimes (2024-09-11). Debate: Trump Reminds Kamala Of Hungary's Orban Calling Him 'Most Feared', Mocking Biden | Election. hindustantimes.com Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump cited NATO and EU leader Viktor Orban of Hungary during the first TV debate with Kamala Harris on September 10. Trump said, "Orban had called me a strong man as we had no problems when he was the President." Trump also called Biden a "weak pathetic man."

hindustantimes (2024-09-11). Trump Corners Kamala As She Tries To Evade Question | Presidential Debate | US Election | Abortion. hindustantimes.com Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump and his democratic rival Kamala Harris had a heated faceoff over abortion rights in the first televised debate in Philadelphia on September 10. Trump accused the Democrats of being radicals who find abortion in the ninth month was alright. He claimed the Democrats supported abortions after birth. Kamala, on the other hand, accused Trump of lying over efforts to end federal protections for abortion and called his policies on reproductive rights "insulting to the women of America."

Jasleen Singh (2024-09-11). The Foundation Behind Project 2025 Manufactured Evidence of Voter Fraud. truthout.org The DC-based Heritage Foundation has long spread disinformation about elections, claiming there is widespread voter fraud despite ample evidence to the contrary. More recently, it has gained attention for its authoritarian and antidemocratic Project 2025 plan for a second Trump administration. Ahead of this fall's election, Heritage has been at the forefront of pushing the lie that… |

Qassam Muaddi (2024-09-11). 'Everything around me was getting torn apart': Israel commits another massacre in Gaza 'safe zone'. mondoweiss.net Israel committed another massacre in an area it has designated as a "safe zone." The airstrikes buried entire families in the sand.

A Guest Author (2024-09-11). Mass protest targets presidential candidates' debate. workers.org Thousands of people marched with banners and signs, chanting against genocide in Gaza, while presidential candidates Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump held their first debate in Philadelphia on Sep. 10. A massive police presence kept demonstrators from the Constitution Center blocks away, where the two debated . . . |

Editor (2024-09-11). Israel Tasks US Congress With Pressuring South Africa to Drop ICJ Genocide Case. scheerpost.com

Monica Moorehead (2024-09-11). Execution of Ayşenur Ezgi Eygi exposes U.S. hypocrisy, again. workers.org Workers World condemns the Israeli murder of Ayşenur Ezgi Eygi, a 26-year-old Turkish-American activist, who was executed by an Israeli sniper on Sept. 6, during a weekly protest against a Zionist settlement expansion in the town of Beita near Nablus on the West Bank. She had recently graduated from the . . . |

Dianne Mathiowetz (2024-09-11). Is it a crime to tell the truth? The trial of the Uhuru 3. workers.org The Uhuru 3 with their comrades and supporters on the steps of the federal courthouse in Tampa, Florida, where their trial is being held. Sept. 9, 2024 The trial of the Uhuru 3 — Omali Yeshitela, Chairman of the African People's Socialist Party; Penny Hess, chair of the African People's . . . |

A Guest Author (2024-09-11). West Bank resistance confronts fascist Israeli occupation. workers.org Two fighters with the Saraya Al-Quds — Nablus Brigade The following statement was published on Resistance News Network on Sept. 1, 2024, by Saraya Al-Quds — West Bank Military Media. According to reports, Israel's occupation forces withdrew from Jenin on Sept. 7. After several days of fierce combat and intense . . . |

Khalil Bendib (2024-09-11). Cartoon: Another Country in Need of a Ceasefire. otherwords.org

Editor (2024-09-11). Israel Kills 40 in Gaza 'Humanitarian Zone'. scheerpost.com

Editor (2024-09-11). No, Israel Does Not Have a Right to Defend Itself in Gaza. But the Palestinians Do. scheerpost.com

Ryan Black (2024-09-11). Undebatable: What Harris And Trump Could Not Say About Israel And Gaza. progressivehub.net NORMAN SOLOMON…

Editor (2024-09-11). At Least Two Saudi Officials May Have Deliberately Assisted 9/11 Hijackers, New Evidence Suggests. scheerpost.com

Editor (2024-09-11). Ellen Brown: The Florida State Sunshine Bank: How a State-Owned Bank Can Protect Free Speech. scheerpost.com

Editor (2024-09-11). Harris Lies in Debate With Trump by Claiming No US Troops Are Deployed in Combat Zones. scheerpost.com

Editor (2024-09-11). US Militarism Is a Leading Cause of the Climate Catastrophe. scheerpost.com

Betsey Piette (2024-09-11). The people vs. the billionaires. workers.org Philadelphia Several thousand people turned out for the Save Chinatown Coalition rally on Sept. 7 to protest the Philadelphia 76ers' proposal to build a new $1.55 billion arena near Chinatown called "76 Place." While the National Basketball Association team's billionaire owners repeatedly say a new arena at 10th and Market . . . |

guest author (2024-09-11). Chile's Miguel Enriquez, a fruitful life that endures in time. workers.org The author is an anti-imperialist soldier, diplomat and political analyst living in Venezuela. In this article, written Sept. 4, 2024, he celebrates the life and struggle of a Chilean revolutionary, Miguel Enríquez, leader of the Revolutionary Left Movement (MIR), which will be the topic of an upcoming forum in the . . . |

Peter Certo (2024-09-11). In OtherWords: September 11, 2024. otherwords.org This week, presidential candidates Kamala Harris and Donald Trump met for their first — and potentially only — debate. Along the way, in a moment that's already been memed to death online, Trump desperately repeated a ridiculous, racist, and dangerous lie about Haitian American migrants in Springfield, Ohio. | I grew up not far from Springfield and still live in the state. What's happened in the city, where thousands of Haitian immigrants have reversed decades of population decline in a few short years, is a stunning success story — "a textbook case of how immigration can change a region's luck…

Karen Dolan (2024-09-11). Project 2025 Is a Blueprint to End the American Dream. otherwords.org

Keara Sosa (2024-09-11). Young People Will Save the World Because We're the Last Generation That Can. otherwords.org From university campuses to the halls of power, young climate heroes are leading — and winning — the fight for a more sustainable future.

Paul Armentano (2024-09-11). Both Presidential Candidates Agree: We Need to Stop Arresting People for Marijuana. otherwords.org

Peter Certo (2024-09-11). Why the Far Right Lies About Immigrants. otherwords.org When my dad moved to southwest Ohio in the early 1970s, the Dayton-Springfield area's second city was home to over 80,000 people. When I was growing up nearby in the 1990s, it was 70,000. Today, Springfield's decline looks like an awful lot of Rust Belt cities and towns. And behind those numbers is a lot of human suffering. | Corporations engineered trade deals that made it cheaper to move jobs abroad, where they could pay workers less and pollute more with impunity. As the region's secure blue collar jobs dried up, so did the…

Dave Hill (2024-09-11). Neoliberalism and the Socialist Movement in Britain: From the Third Road to Jeremy Corbyn and Brexit. mronline.org Zhao Dingqi: You have been a member of the British Labour Party since 1961 and have long been involved in political activities and parliamentary elections as a member of the party, but you left 2004. Why did you choose to leave the party at that time? What do you think of Tony Blair's "New Labour" …

Editor (2024-09-11). Are you a Russian agent? Take the test. mronline.org Election season in the U.S. is witch hunt season, and the White House is determined to burn some 'witches'—anyone arbitrarily deemed a 'Russian agent'. Might you be one?>

Editor (2024-09-11). Grants Pass and the Carceral conjuncture. mronline.org A look at the growing social crisis of housing and increasing attacks on the houseless following the recent Grants Pass decision. Originally posted by the Black Rose Anarchist Federation.

Editor (2024-09-11). Hunger protests in Nigeria lead to arrests and raids. mronline.org Nigeria is experiencing its worst economic crisis in a generation. Annual inflation stands at more than 30%. Prices for food like yams, a staple food, are almost four times higher than last year.

Editor (2024-09-11). Nelson Mandela warned us that 'the U.S. has committed unspeakable atrocities in the world'. mronline.org That warning was 20 years ago, but in the years since, the U.S. has continued in its violent and aggressive ways, cloaking its violence and aggression with bromides about a rules-based international order and defence of democratic values. If only that was true.

Editor (2024-09-11). The return of the Condor: Signs of a Latin America under siege. mronline.org Argentina woke up on September 2 with the University of the Mothers (UNMA) fenced off and surrounded by members of the national police, who prevented workers from accessing the center.

Ryan Black (2024-09-11). The Private Pilots Flying Abortion Seekers Across The Midwest. progressivehub.net LUCAS FRISANCHO | NEXT CITY…

Eric Worrall (2024-09-11). The Texas Oil Lawsuit which could Bankrupt Greenpeace USA. wattsupwiththat.com My question, how do I donate to the lawsuit?>

Guest Blogger (2024-09-11). Rising Runways, Sinking Narratives: Maldives Debunk Climate Fears. wattsupwiththat.com The Maldives' remarkable investments in infrastructure and the scientific evidence of island geomorphology suggest that the only thing sinking is the fearmongering stories of nations disappearing because of climate change.

Guest Blogger (2024-09-11). California's trillion dollars floating wind fantasy. wattsupwiththat.com The floating wind startup price is almost 12 times the regular price of electricity. Floating wind is a crazy policy, even by California's crazy standards.

Guest Blogger (2024-09-11). Energy Election '25: Oil and Gas on the Ballot. wattsupwiththat.com As the election season kicks into high gear, we look forward to an important national conversation about energy.

Guest Blogger (2024-09-11). 'Spoiled Brats': Greenpeace Co-Founder Supports Pipeline Tycoon's Campaign To Punish His Old Group. wattsupwiththat.com Meanwhile, some of Greenpeace USA's top leaders have fought internally about what kind of settlement may be acceptable to reach with the company, according to the WSJ. However, even if Energy Transfer wins the lawsuit, it may be difficult to enforce penalties against Greenpeace's central coordinating body in the Netherlands because that entity does not hold assets in the U.S.

Kip Hansen (2024-09-11). A Desperate Run Through the Northeast Passage. wattsupwiththat.com "In a risky move aimed at overcoming Western sanctions Russian LNG producer Novatek dispatched the non-ice class LNG carrier Everest Energy onto the icy waters of the Northern Sea Route. It is the first time a conventional carrier has attempted the route."

Ken Jackson (2024-09-11). "The Hall Monitor" This is What Gentrification Looks like. urbancny.com View looking South towards campus South Crouse Ave. Once an African American Neighborhood , THIS was the 15th Ward As we view the rapid construction of housing it has become clear that the focus of developers has been in the high-end apartment sector. Large apartment complexes, some complete with dog washing stations, inward facing outdoor patio space and unmatched luxury. These communities-in-a-box foretold a dramatic shift in the rental market. In the past students would find a 3-bedroom flat and divide the rent equally. This made off campus housing relatively cheap. Spitting $1,200 per month 3 ways with one le…

Editor (2024-09-11). Joe el genocida, ahora Kamala la asesina. workers.org Manifestación en Union Square, Nueva York, 2 de septiembre de 2024. øCuántas muertes de palestinos son aceptables para la candidatura del Partido Demócrata de la vicepresidenta Kamala Harris y el gobernador de Minnesota Tim Walz? Del discurso de Harris en la Convención Nacional Demócrata el 23 de agosto y de . . . |

Norman Solomon (2024-09-11). Undebatable: What Harris and Trump could not say about Israel and Gaza. nationofchange.org Silence is a blanket that smothers genuine democratic discourse and the outcries of moral voices. Making those voices inaudible is a key goal for the functioning of the warfare state.

Staff (2024-09-11). Leftists or Right-wingers in camouflage. defenddemocracy.press Originally published: Resumen: Latinoamericano and the Third World August 29, 2024 by Hedelberto López Blanch Every day it is proven that some characters who have come to power in Latin America under the propagandistic cloak of projecting leftist positions have only been disguised, or rather infiltrated, to favor the United States in its goal of …

Eva Bartlett (2024-09-11). Maria Butina, Russian State Duma International Affairs Committee member, discusses her politicized incarceration in the United States and describes the horrific conditions in US prisons. ingaza.wordpress.com

The Independent (2024-09-11). Museveni to announce new dates for Bugisu youth symposium. independent.co.ug Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Bugisu Youth Symposium, originally scheduled for September 12, has been postponed following a directive from President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni. The announcement was made via a tweet by Hadija Namyalo, Chief Coordinator at the Office of the National Chairman of the NRM, who has been leading the coordination of the …

Chris Jarvis (2024-09-11). TUC calls for an end to all arms sales to Israel. leftfootforward.org At this year's TUC Congress, delegates passed a motion calling for the UK government to end all licenses for arms traded with Israel. The motion also called on the government to immediately recognise the state of Palestine, demand a permanent ceasefire and the release of all hostages and Palestinian political prisoners, and 'impose sanctions upon individuals and entities who have made statements inciting genocide against Palestinians'. | The motion was proposed by the National Education Union (NEU). After speaking on the motion, NEU executive member Louise Regan received a standing ovation from delegates at t…

Staff (2024-09-11). Israel Lobbies US Congress to Pressure South Africa to Drop ICJ Genocide Case. defenddemocracy.press One human rights expert said Israel's effort to bully South Africa is born from "obviously fearing it will lose" its World Court trial. By Brett Wilkins Sep 09, 2024 Israeli officials are lobbying U.S. lawmakers to pressure South Africa into dropping its genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice, according to a …

Aseel Saleh (2024-09-11). Muslim Brotherhood gains majority of votes in Jordan's parliamentary elections. peoplesdispatch.org Jordan's national politics has always been impacted by the situation in occupied Palestine given the strong relations between the two peoples, and their lengthy joint struggle against the Zionist interests in the region.

Brett Wilkins (2024-09-11). Cops Attack Antiwar Protesters Outside International Arms Expo in Australia. truthout.org Police in the southern Australian state of Victoria on Wednesday attacked anti-war protesters with so-called "less lethal" weapons including stun grenades, hard foam projectiles, and pepper spray outside a major international arms convention in Melbourne amid Israel's Australia-backed annihilation of Gaza. Protesters gathered outside the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Center… |

Sean Mathews (2024-09-11). US working to repatriate body of killed pro-Palestinian activist amid Israel-Turkey tensions. middleeasteye.net US working to repatriate body of killed pro-Palestinian activist amid Israel-Turkey tensions | US and Turkish leaders' responses to killing of dual national and activist Aysenur Ezgi Eygi underscore sharp differences between Nato allies | | Palestinians carry the body of slain Turkish-…

Josh Breiner (2024-09-11). Israel's Ben-Gvir hosts convicted criminal who spearheads anti-protest group. haaretz.com The national security minister hosted Mordechai David, who has criminal convictions, at his Knesset office, where David filmed videos for social media…

It's Going Down (2024-09-11). "Shake in Your Boots Bureaucrats!": Resistance, Recuperation, and the Legacy of the Situationists. itsgoingdown.org In this episode of the It's Going Down podcast, with speak with Bill Brown, author of the publication Not Bored, about the history and enduring legacy of the Situationist International (SI). The SI was a small group of autonomous anti-capitalists, based largely in France, who in the 1950s and 1960s, developed a sweeping critique of contemporary…

mforinoco (2024-09-11). US Attacks Brazil's Ban on X for Interests of US Multinational Corporations. orinocotribune.com By Global Times — Sep 9, 2024 | On Friday, in a televised statement before Independence Day celebrations, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva emphasized that "no country is truly independent if it tolerates threats to its sovereignty," referring to the country's decision to impose a ban on social media platform X, previously known as Twitter. | This recent action by the Brazilian government has sparked widespread discussion in the international community. On the surface, this appears to be a controversy about freedom of speech, but in reality, it involves a struggle between national sovereignty and…

Misión Verdad (2024-09-11). Explaining Washington's Venezuela Game. orinocotribune.com By Misión Verdad — Sep 9, 2024 | "I am willing to put on the maximum pressure," said María Corina Machado during a press conference last Thursday, September 5, repeating a Trump-era ritornello that seems to come at the wrong time given the circumstances. | The United States is at its own political and electoral crossroads at a time when the extremist sector of the Venezuelan opposition is demanding greater support for regime change in Venezuela. Machado herself warned international journalists, "We need more commitment from President Biden to the crisis in Venezuela." | So, it is worth asking and analyzing:…

C.J. Polychroniou (2024-09-11). Even the National Intelligence Director Admits Government Secrecy Is a Problem. truthout.org Deception, lies and secrecy — including lies to cover secrecy — characterize authoritarian regimes. However, the politics of lying and official secrecy are no less common in democratic governments. For example, thanks to whistleblower Daniel Ellsberg releasing the Pentagon Papers, the public learned of the truth about the Vietnam War: U.S. military officials were systematically lying to Congress… |

Germán Gorraiz López (2024-09-11). Oil energy holding co-piloted by Russia and China? pressenza.com Since alternative energies still need huge subsidies to be viable in developing countries, the practice of fracking (a kind of panacea that will solve the energy problems of humanity) Environmental concerns, and the inertia of oil assets will not allow large companies to abandon their current equipment and infrastructure, it follows that the world economy will continue to gravitate towards oil dependence in the next decade. | According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), oil production in Russia reached its historic high (11.41 million barrels per day) in 1988 when it was still part of the Soviet Union, but…

Natasha Lennard (2024-09-11). Kamala Harris Accepted Trump's Racist Lie That Immigration Is Bad. theintercept.com Vice President Kamala Harris at the presidential debate on Sept. 10, 2024, in Philadelphia's National Constitution Center. | Photo: Win McNamee/Getty Images | On the presidential debate stage Tuesday, former President Donald Trump spewed reliably racist and lie-riddled diatribes about towns being taken over by "millions of people pouring into our country from prisons and jails, from mental institutions and insane asylums." | Vice President Kamala Harris, for her part, didn't bother to counter the sentiment, the central ideological violence at the heart of Trump's message. Harris, albeit in the predictably…

The Independent (2024-09-11). Gov't starts camel breeding in Aswa ranch amid queries from leaders. independent.co.ug Pader, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) has introduced camel breeding inside the Aswa Ranch in Pader District. The breeding project is being undertaken by the National Animal Genetic Resources Centre and Data Bank (NAGRC&DB), a semi-autonomous entity managing 32sq miles of the Aswa Ranch. Uganda Radio Network …

The Independent (2024-09-11). IMF says Uganda economy recovering, but… independent.co.ug Stick to corruption fight, financial discipline, IMF tells Uganda Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The International Monetary Fund has commended the pace of Uganda's growth but urged for a stronger anti-fight corruption fight and budget discipline ahead of the coming of oil revenues. This comes as Uganda's economic growth improved from about 5 percent in …

DikelediM (2024-09-11). President Ramaphosa hosts dinner with leaders of GNU. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa hosts dinner with leaders of GNU | President Cyril Ramaphosa will this evening host an engagement over dinner with all the political leaders of parties that are signatory to the Government of National Unity (GNU). | Presidential Spokesperson Vincent Magwenya said the purpose of the dinner is to provide an opportunity for a review on the functioning of the GNU thus far and to discuss in detail the formulation of a dispute resolution mechanism. | Magwenya was addressing a media briefing on Wednesday as well as updating the public on President Ramaphosa's programme, and addressing topical issues…

Human Rights Watch (2024-09-11). Mozambique: Abuses Against Media, Activists Before Elections. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Mozambique police stationed at the Technical Secretariat of Electoral Administration building as supporters of the opposition party Mozambican National Resistance (RENAMO) demonstrate in Maputo, October 17, 2023. | © 2023 by ALFREDO ZUNIGA/AFP via Getty Images…

Eric Brooks (2024-09-11). Readings on Fascism 2020/2024. cpusa.org Selected readings on fascism : | Georgi Dimitrov, Palmiro Togliatti,

Lucrecia Franco (2024-09-11). Chamber Orchestra of China's National Symphony performs in Brazil. america.cgtn.com Regarded as one of the world's most prestigious classical music ensembles, the Chamber Orchestra of China's National Symphony Orchestra, has embarked on a tour across Brazil to celebrate five decades of Sino-Brazilian relations. | CGTN's Lucrecia Franco is in Rio de Janeiro with the story.

Luis Chirino (2024-09-11). Chinese music rings out in Cuba. america.cgtn.com Chinese and Cuban artists from different companies staged a joint performance this week at Havana's National Theater called "Songs from the Silk Road." The event marks China's upcoming Mid-Autumn on Sept. 17. The free event highlighted the close cultural bonds between the two nations. | CGTN's Luis Chirino shares the story from Havana.

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2024-09-11: News Headlines

infobrics (2024-09-11). From India to Russia, the Love for Cinema. infobrics.org The Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Tatarstan, Russia, organised the creative project, 'Film7Days competition', in which Goan director Sainath Uskaikar was the only Indian participant. Another feather in his cap was winning the special award for his 7-minute film 'Footprints of the road'. Sainath shares his experience of filming in Kasan, the capital city of Tatarstan…

publicbooks (2024-09-11). Violent Majorities Part II: Indian and Israeli Ethno-Nationalism. publicbooks.org "There are still atrocities being committed in the name of Jewish supremacism and in the name of territorial maximalism."

Paramjit Singh (2024-09-11). Peasants and Politics in Neoliberal India: The 2020-21 Peasant Movement. cadtm.org

ptcnews.tv (2024-09-11). Rahul Gandhi in Washington: 'Indian democracy attacked for a decade, now fighting back'. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: In a sharp critique of India's political landscape, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday said Indian democracy had been severely weakened over the past decade but was now regaining strength. Speaking at the National Press Club in Washington, the Congress leader conveyed his concerns about the democratic framework and his belief in its revival. | "I can say that Indian democracy was broken over the last 10 years, but now it's fighting back," said Rahul Gandhi, as he reflected on the state of governance and democratic integrity in India. He highlighted the political turbulence in Maharashtra, ci…

presstv.ir (2024-09-11). Floods kill 15 in India after heavy rains. presstv.ir

Staff (2024-09-11). New Delhi urges BRICS to reform Western-dominated institutions. rt.com India's national security advisor is in Russia for a meeting of the grouping's security officials | Existing global institutions are unable to deal with the world's conflicts and there is an "urgent need" to reform multilateralism in global affairs, Indian National Security Adviser Ajit Doval stated on Wednesday. | Addressing the 14th Meeting of BRICS+ security officials in St. Petersburg, Doval said there is a "demand" from the organization's members for a "serious, constructive and collective approach" to dealing with security challenges and future threats. | "All ways of handling sensitive issues of common…

Staff (2024-09-11). Kiev wants India to stop being 'postman' — Bloomberg. rt.com Ukraine has called on New Delhi to play a more robust role in peacemaking efforts if it wishes to take up a permanent seat on the UN Security Council | Ukraine believes India should be more pro-active in efforts to achieve peace between Moscow and Kiev if it wants a permanent seat on the UN Security Council (UNSC), the country's ambassador in New Delhi, Aleksandr Polishchuk, has told Bloomberg. | The envoy said that Kiev wants India to "moderate" potential talks with Moscow. He noted, according to the agency, that India should not be content playing "a postman passing messages between Ukraine and Russia" but…

Staff (2024-09-11). Strike causes chaos at major African airport (VIDEO). rt.com The situation in Kenya has been sparked by industrial action over a proposed 30-year lease deal between the government and Adani Group | Hundreds of travelers are stranded at Kenya's biggest international airport amid a strike by aviation workers over a controversial deal to lease the facility to India's Adani Group, local media reported on Wednesday. | The Kenyan Airport Authority (KAA) confirmed the situation at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) in the capital, Nairobi, but said minimal operations had resumed as of 7am local time. | "We are engaging relevant parties to normalize operations," it said…

tvbrics (2024-09-11). Photos of UNESCO's creative cities located in the BRICS countries to be presented in India. tvbrics.com The project involves 48 Russian and 41 foreign photographers from BRICS countries…

albawaba (2024-09-11). Malaika Arora's father commits suicide from 6th floor. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – The father of Indian actress and model Malaika Arora, Anil Arora recently died outside his house by falling off the residence's terrace on Wednesday, Sep. 10, 2024, in Mumbai setting India's local news outlets ablaze, according to local Indian police. According to the

channelnewsasia (2024-09-11). Vedanta urges India to negotiate end to nickel sulphate duties with Japan and South Korea. channelnewsasia.com

Atul Singh (2024-09-11). Now It's Clear, Osama bin Laden Won the War on Terror. fairobserver.com On September 11, 2001, I was on a flight out of Srinagar, the capital of what was then the state of Jammu and Kashmir, to New Delhi, the capital of India. Back then, the airport was like a fortress. I was a young officer having my last thrill by riding around on the machine gun…

teleSUR, idg, JCM (2024-09-11). Narendra Modi celebra su victoria en las elecciones generales. telesurtv.net Narendra Modi necesitará el apoyo de otros partidos para gobernar, algo inédito en sus anteriores mandatos.

Ana Vraƒçar, People's Dispatch. (2024-09-11). 300,000 March Against Appointment Of Conservative Prime Minister. popularresistance.org On Saturday, September 7, approximately 300,000 people took to the streets across France to protest President Emmanuel Macron's appointment of conservative Michel Barnier as Prime Minister. The protests, led by left and progressive groups, reflect growing anger at Macron's decision to bypass the election results and avoid a progressive government. | A massive rally in Paris saw 160,000 demonstrators, with thousands more gathering in cities like Lille, Bordeaux, and Marseille. The protesters are demanding that Macron respect basic democratic mechanisms and the results of the July general election, in which the lef…

ptcnews.tv (2024-09-11). 'China occupied land size of Delhi in Ladakh': Rahul Gandhi slams PM Modi over border standoff. ptcnews.tv Rahul Gandhi in US: Rahul Gandhi lashed out at BJP-led Centre over the border standoff with China, saying that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has not handled the situation well. He also claimed that "Chinese troops occupying land the size of Delhi in Ladakh." | Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha was speaking at an interaction with media at the National Press Club in Washington DC on Tuesday."We've got Chinese troops occupying land the size of Delhi in Ladakh, and I think that's a disaster. The media doesn't like to write about it. How would America react if a neighbour occupied 4,000 square kilometers of it…

noemail (2024-09-11). Delhi Police Register FIR Over Malicious Tweet Targeting Judiciary. devdiscourse.com Delhi Police on Wednesday registered an FIR in connection with an alleged malicious post on X against the judiciary, following a complaint from the Supreme Court administration.

noemail (2024-09-11). Delhi BJP's Sikh Cell Protests Against Rahul Gandhi's Remarks. devdiscourse.com Members of the Delhi BJP's Sikh cell staged a protest against Rahul Gandhi near his residence at 10, Janpath on Wednesday, demanding an apology from the Congress leader over his remarks concerning the Sikh community in the US.

hindustantimes (2024-09-11). Israel Army Embarrassed, Traps Own Senior Officer While Demolishing Hamas Tunnel In Gaza. hindustantimes.com The Israeli military's ongoing battle to eradicate Hamas tunnels in Gaza faces a major setback. Senior search and rescue officer Col. Golan Vach was injured in a tunnel collapse while investigating and demolishing these tunnels. The IDF reported that Vach was trapped and later rescued from the debris. Watch for more.

hindustantimes (2024-09-11). On Cam: USA Panics, Tries To Pacify Erdogan Amid Turkey-Israel War Fear; IDF Confesses On Eygi Death. hindustantimes.com Tensions rise as the US scrambles to calm Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan amid escalating concerns of a Turkey-Israel conflict. This comes after the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) admitted involvement in the death of prominent journalist Aysenur Eygi, fueling outrage in Turkey. The situation has sparked fears of a broader regional war, with both nations trading sharp rhetoric as the world watches closely. Watch the video for details.

hindustantimes (2024-09-11). Debate: Trump Reminds Kamala Of Hungary's Orban Calling Him 'Most Feared', Mocking Biden | Election. hindustantimes.com Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump cited NATO and EU leader Viktor Orban of Hungary during the first TV debate with Kamala Harris on September 10. Trump said, "Orban had called me a strong man as we had no problems when he was the President." Trump also called Biden a "weak pathetic man."

hindustantimes (2024-09-11). Trump Corners Kamala As She Tries To Evade Question | Presidential Debate | US Election | Abortion. hindustantimes.com Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump and his democratic rival Kamala Harris had a heated faceoff over abortion rights in the first televised debate in Philadelphia on September 10. Trump accused the Democrats of being radicals who find abortion in the ninth month was alright. He claimed the Democrats supported abortions after birth. Kamala, on the other hand, accused Trump of lying over efforts to end federal protections for abortion and called his policies on reproductive rights "insulting to the women of America."

CADTM (2024-09-11). Alarming development: Rights activists, including a young woman, face blasphemy charges in Pakistani-administered Kashmir. cadtm.org

noemail (2024-09-11). West Bengal Medical Council Rallies for Justice in RG Kar Hospital Case. devdiscourse.com In Kolkata, the West Bengal Medical Council organized a rally on Wednesday, calling for justice in the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital rape-murder case. Doctors brandished banners demanding 'punishment for all rapist-murderers and their accomplices in the Abhaya rape and murder case'.

Noor Fatima (2024-09-11). Magnitude 5.7 earthquake jolts Lahore, Islamabad and other cities. gnnhd.tv Earthquake tremors were felt in many areas of the federal capital, Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa…

Noor Fatima (2024-09-11). Punjab to provide bulletproof vehicles, jackets to police. gnnhd.tv It was also decided to ban the use of social media by on-duty police personnel…

Qassam Muaddi, Mondoweiss. (2024-09-11). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 339: Israel Withdraws From West Bank. popularresistance.org Israeli forces withdrew from Jenin and Tulkarem after almost two weeks of raids as part of "Operation Summer Camps," targeting the cities of Tubas, Jenin, and Tulkarem in the northern West Bank. The Israeli army maintained its blockade of both cities by shutting down roads leading in and out of them. On Monday, Israeli forces raided Tulkarem again after several days of relative calm, only to withdraw later in the day. | Israel's latest military assault concentrated on the refugee camps adjacent to the three northern West Bank cities. For almost two weeks, Israeli troops destroyed large parts of camp and city infr…

Monica Moorehead (2024-09-11). Execution of Aysenur Ezgi Eygi exposes U.S. hypocrisy, again. workers.org Workers World condemns the Israeli murder of Aysenur Ezgi Eygi, a 26-year-old Turkish-American activist, who was executed by an Israeli sniper on Sept. 6, during a weekly protest against a Zionist settlement expansion in the town of Beita near Nablus on the West Bank. She had recently graduated from the . . . |

newarab (2024-09-11). Israel's war on Palestinian refugee camps in the West Bank. newarab.com Tulkarem, occupied West Bank – Ayman Ghanayem was forced out of his home at gunpoint, blindfolded, and taken hostage by soldiers during In the northern city of Tulkarem, the 51-year-old was detained for reasons unknown to him, along with his son and more than 20 of his male relatives and neighbours. | The men were taken to the Nitzanei Oz military checkpoint and left in the sun for over seven hours with their eyes blindfolded and many of them sh…

newarab (2024-09-11). Eight Palestinians killed in Israeli strikes on West Bank. newarab.com Israeli strikes Wednesday killed eight Palestinians in the The military said in a statement that its forces were engaged in an operation in the northern West Bank's Tubas area and later carried out a separate strike on Tulkarm, both targeted in major Israeli raids last month. | In Tubas, a witness told AFP that Israeli forces were "storming the city" and the nea…

newarab (2024-09-11). EU fears Israeli-occupied West Bank becoming a 'new Gaza'. newarab.com The European Union's top diplomat Josep Borrell warned on Tuesday that increased violence in the Violence in the West Bank, which Israel has occupied since 1967 and is separated from the Gaza Strip by Israeli territory, has flared since Israel's war on the enclave in October last year. | Borrell said Israel was opening "a new front… with a clear objective: to turn the West Bank into a new Gaza ⚪ in risi…

newarab (2024-09-11). Israeli airstrike on Tubas kills five in occupied West Bank. newarab.com The The drone attack occurred near a mosque around dawn, the Red Crescent reported, which coincides with the storming of several other vill…

newarab (2024-09-11). Israeli attacks on Gaza and West Bank ongoing. newarab.com

Staff (2024-09-11). China vows 'balanced' approach to Ukraine conflict. rt.com Beijing will continue promoting a diplomatic settlement between Moscow and Kiev, according to the Chinese foreign minister | China will continue promoting an imminent ceasefire and a political settlement of the Ukraine conflict, the country's Foreign Minister Wang Yi has said, according to the ministry's website. | Wang made the remarks during a meeting with Russian Security Council Secretary Sergey Shoigu in St. Petersburg on Tuesday. The Chinese top diplomat had arrived in Russia for a two-day security meeting of high-ranking BRICS officials that kicked off on Wednesday. | "China has always maintained an obj…

newarab (2024-09-11). Hamas says ready to implement ceasefire without new conditions. newarab.com The Palestinian Hamas group said on Wednesday that its negotiators reiterated its readiness to implement an "immediate" ceasefire with Israel in Gaza based on a previous U.S. proposal without new conditions from any party. | The Palestinian group said in a statement that their negotiation team, led by senior official Khalil al-Hayya, met mediators on Wednesday including Qatar's Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani and Egypt's intelligence chief Abbas Kamel in Doha to discuss the latest developments in Gaza. | Talks have so far failed to reach a deal to end the 11-month-old war. Lingering iss…

newarab (2024-09-11). Hezbollah rocket, drone strikes damage 1,400 Israeli properties. newarab.com Hezbollah's Israeli financial newspaper Globes cited data from the Israel Tax Authority, which said the attacks have caused up to $1 billion shekels ($265 million) in damage, as thousands flee the north of Israel due to almost daily rocket fire from Hezbollah and other groups in southern Lebanon. | Data from the Northern Horizon Directorate in the Israeli Defense M…

newarab (2024-09-11). How Israel's escalation in south Lebanon impacts Syrian refugees. newarab.com Residing in south Lebanon's Bint Jbeil, Syrian labourer Issam and his wife and three daughters have found themselves caught in the middle of cross-border fire between Unable to relocate to Beirut or other cities due to the high rental costs, and with difficulty in accessing healthcare, life is increasingly precarious for the Syrian family. | "My daughters have shortness of breath because they inhaled the white phosphorus, and I can't afford to take them to a nearby private hospital," I…

newarab (2024-09-11). ICC chief Khan calls for 'urgent' arrest warrant for Netanyahu. newarab.com

newarab (2024-09-11). 14 killed in Israeli airstrike on school in central Gaza. newarab.com An Israeli airstrike Wednesday hit a central Gaza school, with the besieged territory's civil defence agency reporting 14 killed in the facility-turned-displacement shelter. | The vast majority of the Gaza Strip's 2.4 million people have been displaced at least once by the war, with many seeking safety in school buildings. | Th…

newarab (2024-09-11). Biden claims Israel shot American activist in head by 'accident'. newarab.com US President

newarab (2024-09-11). Israel offers Hamas head Sinwar safe passage for hostage release. newarab.com An Israeli official offered safe passage for Hamas leader

newarab (2024-09-11). Jordan's Islamists boosted by protest votes over Israeli ties. newarab.com

newarab (2024-09-11). Over 40 African lawmakers sign pro-Israel Addis Ababa resolution. newarab.com More than 40 parliamentarians from over 20 African states on Wednesday signed the Addis Ababa resolution in support of Israel, stating that it has the right to "all of historic Palestine" and calls for recognising Jerusalem as its undivided capital. | The signing of the resolution is the culmination of a two-day summit of the African-Israel Initiative beginning on 10 September in the Ethiopian capital of Addis Ababa. The event was co-hosted by Jerusalem-based

newarab (2024-09-11). Sky News anchor axed over live spat with Israeli official. newarab.com A In an interview with Israeli ambassador

newarab (2024-09-11). US aircraft carrier in the Middle East is heading home. newarab.com The Pentagon's rare move to keep two Navy aircraft carriers in the Middle East over the past several weeks has now finished, as the USS Theodore Roosevelt is heading home, according to U.S. officials. | U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin had ordered the Roosevelt to extend its deployment for a short time and remain in the region as the USS Abraham Lincoln was pushed to get to the area more quickly. The Biden administration beefed up the U.S. military presence there to help defend Israel from

newarab (2024-09-11). Gaza's football scene in tatters amid FIFA ban calls for Israel. newarab.com Before the war, the Khan Younis Youth Stadium was a bustling hub of young Palestinians with big dreams of becoming pro footballers. | Ahmed described it as a sports landmark in the Gaza strip, and the site of his most cherished memories. Today it's a grisly make-shift shelter for the displaced. The once lively pitch is crowded with tents of Palestinians fleeing Israeli bombardment. | The 29-year-old is a starting goalkeeper for Al-Shuja'iyya Sports Club and his club is one of dozens in Gaza that have had their players killed or badly maimed by the war and their facilities reduced to rubble. |

newarab (2024-09-11). Taylor Swift says she will vote for Kamala Harris. newarab.com Pop megastar In a post on Instagram, Swift told her over 280 million followers that she will vote for the US vice president in the Nov. 5 election, in the biggest celebrity endorsement yet for Harri…

newarab (2024-09-11). Aid group MSF protests Italy migrant policy over suspended ship. newarab.com

newarab (2024-09-11). Biden administration grants Egypt $1.3 billion in military aid. newarab.com

newarab (2024-09-11). Casbah building collapse kills woman in Algiers. newarab.com A building collapse in the UNESCO-listed Casbah of Algiers killed a woman and injured three of her family members on Wednesday, emergency services said. | The Casbah, a historic city built on a hill overlooking the Mediterranean, has suffered multiple building collapses in recent years. | In 2019, five people, including a baby, died when their home collapsed in the old city. Following that…

newarab (2024-09-11). 'Foul play' looms over Egypt's Sukari gold mine deal. newarab.com As news broke on a major The deal, officially announced on Tuesday, will allow the South African company to acquire 83.6-stake in Centamin, which initially owns 50 per cent of the economic interest in Sukari, for $2.5 billion. The remaining 50 per cent is owned by the Egyptian government. | Johannesb…

newarab (2024-09-11). Iraq anti-graft chief himself suspected of bribery. newarab.com

newarab (2024-09-11). Libya oil exports plunge as NOC cancels cargoes due to crisis. newarab.com Libyan oil exports fell around 81% last week, Kpler data showed, as the National Oil Corporation cancelled cargoes amid a The standoff began last month when western Libyan factions moved to oust a veteran central bank governor, prompting eastern factions to declare a shutdown to all oil output. | Libyan ports shipped 194,000 barrels per day (bpd) on average of crude last week, down about 81% from just over 1 million bpd in the previous week, Kpler's data showed.

newarab (2024-09-11). Norway lifts restrictions on defence material exports to Turkey. newarab.com Norway has normalised its practice for the export of defence material and multi-purpose goods for military use to "This means that the ministry of foreign affairs lifts the restrictions from 2019 and returns to an ordinary licensing practice for Turkey," the foreign ministry said in a statement. | Norway joined other European nations five years ago in suspending new arms sales to fellow NATO member Turkey due to con…

newarab (2024-09-11). Palestine makes history by taking seat at UN General Assembly. newarab.com Palestine took a seat at the The Palestine Authority's envoy, The Palestinian Permanent Mission to the UN shared a clip on social media of the Ambassador of Egypt and the President of…

newarab (2024-09-11). Tunisia jails critic of president for eight months: lawyer. newarab.com A Tunisian appeals court sentenced a I…

newarab (2024-09-11). Tunisia's election body rejects monitors over 'foreign funds'. newarab.com In In a press statement on Monday, 9 September, ISIE said it had received information from official bodies that some of these groups received "suspicious…

newarab (2024-09-11). UN Security Council extends arms embargo on Sudan. newarab.com The UN Security Council on Wednesday extended an arms embargo on Sudan's In a resolution adopted unanimously, the Council extended until September 12, 2025 the sanctions regime in place since 2005, which is aimed solely at Darfur. | That includes individual sanctions – asset freezes and a travel ban – on three people, and an arms embargo. | The "people of Darfur co…

newarab (2024-09-11). Wrong crescent: Tunisia flag blunder lands 4 behind bars. newarab.com Footage circulated online in recent days showed the Turkish flag flying over the Tunis headquarters of the national railway company SNCFT, prompting a formal apology and arrests. | The two flags have the same colour…

newarab (2024-09-11). Zena Agha turns loss into meaning in Objects from April and May. newarab.com Objects from April and May is a poetry collection by Palestinian-Iraqi author These necklaces, originating from countries like Palestine, Iraq, and Syria, hold cultural significance related to gifts, treasured items, and family traditions. | "The theft felt like a deep loss, reflecting the greater losses my family has faced," Zena tells The New Arab. | Before the robbery, Zena had dif…

newarab (2024-09-11). Afghanistan says to begin work on huge gas pipeline. newarab.com Progress on the TAPI pipeline ⚪ running through "From today the operations will…

newarab (2024-09-11). Chinese prime minister arrives in Saudi Arabia to cement ties. newarab.com Chinese Li "arrived in Riyadh to participate in the fourth meeting of the High-Level Sino-Saudi Joint Committee", the official Saudi Press Agency reported. | After Riyadh, Li will travel to the neighbouring United Arab Emirates, the ministry said, adding that his trip would conclude F…

newarab (2024-09-11). Dubai princess launches 'Divorce' perfume amid public separation. newarab.com Dubai princess Mahra Al-Maktoum has launched a perfume called 'Divorce' following her very public Sheikha Mahra, the daughter of Dubai's The royal, who is also an entrepreneur in the business and tech sectors, recently announced her aptly-named new fragrance on social media. | Sheikha Mahra te…

newarab (2024-09-11). 'Foul play' looms over Egypt's Sukari gold mine deal. newarab.com As news broke on a major The deal, officially announced on Tuesday, will allow the South African company to acquire 83.6-stake in Centamin, which initially owns 50 per cent of the economic interest in Sukari, for $2.5 billion. The remaining 50 per cent is owned by the Egyptian government.

newarab (2024-09-11). Harris uses Trump's playbook in US debate, cautious on Gaza. newarab.com In the first—and possibly only—

newarab (2024-09-11). Iranian President Pezeshkian begins three-day visit to Iraq. newarab.com

newarab (2024-09-11). Islamic scholar Tariq Ramadan convicted of rape on appeal in Switzerland. newarab.com Islamic scholar After being acquitted last year, a Geneva appeals court said Tuesday it had found the 62-year-old former Oxford University professor "guilty of rape and sexual coercion" of a woman in a Geneva hotel 16 yea…

newarab (2024-09-11). Oil tanker ablaze off Yemen threatens environmental disaster. newarab.com An The Greek-flagged Sounion, struck on August 21 by Yemen's Houthi rebels, was still on fire as recently as Saturday, maritime monitors said. | Threatening an oil spill four times the size of…

newarab (2024-09-11). US says Baghdad blast was 'attack' on diplomatic compound. newarab.com The US embassy said Wednesday that a blast at The attack came just hours before Iran's new president, "T…

newarab (2024-09-11). Tony Blair got away with it in Iraq — that can't happen in Gaza. newarab.com This is the life cycle of a modern British leader: overseeing mass death atrocities in the Middle East, getting the boot for transgressing one neurosis of the British public or another, and then being periodically trotted out to shore up support for our ever-increasing immiseration. | Last to experience the downswing was David Cameron who, breaking the mould, was brought back to…

Betsey Piette (2024-09-11). The people vs. the billionaires. workers.org Philadelphia Several thousand people turned out for the Save Chinatown Coalition rally on Sept. 7 to protest the Philadelphia 76ers' proposal to build a new $1.55 billion arena near Chinatown called "76 Place." While the National Basketball Association team's billionaire owners repeatedly say a new arena at 10th and Market . . . |

guest author (2024-09-11). Chile's Miguel Enriquez, a fruitful life that endures in time. workers.org The author is an anti-imperialist soldier, diplomat and political analyst living in Venezuela. In this article, written Sept. 4, 2024, he celebrates the life and struggle of a Chilean revolutionary, Miguel Enríquez, leader of the Revolutionary Left Movement (MIR), which will be the topic of an upcoming forum in the . . . |

Larry Holmes (2024-09-11). Attica Prison Uprising: Paris Commune of the Black Liberation struggle. workers.org The following excerpted article first appeared online at workers.org on Sept. 14, 2016, to mark the 45th anniversary of this historic uprising of incarcerated workers and revolutionaries. This year is the 53rd anniversary of the Attica Prison Rebellion. The writer is the First Secretary of Workers World Party. Attica rebellion . . . |

Princess Harmony (2024-09-11). Drop charges against Kenyan communist leader Booker Ngesa Omole! workers.org On Sept. 7, Booker Ngesa Omole, the National Vice Chairperson of the Communist Party of Kenya, was detained and arrested at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport while aboard a Qatar Airlines flight to Beijing. He has been calling for the resignation of Kenyan President William Ruto for abusing his power and . . . |

Staff (2024-09-11). Hungary hits back at Hillary Clinton. rt.com Balazs Orban has accused the Democrats of trying to jail their political opponents and import migrant voters | Failed US presidential candidate Hillary Clinton should look in the mirror before accusing Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban of stifling democracy, one of Orban's senior advisers has argued. | Clinton took to X on Wednesday to harangue former President Donald Trump for praising Orban during his debate with Vice President Kamala Harris the previous night. Clinton described Orban as a "democracy-killing Hungarian dictator," sharing a 2018 article claiming that his strict immigration policies, contro…

Staff (2024-09-11). Elon Musk 'proposes' to Taylor Swift. rt.com The pop star was offered a child and cat benefits after her endorsement of VP Kamala Harris for US president | Tech mogul Elon Musk has offered to father a child with Taylor Swift and protect her cats, after the songstress announced her endorsement in the US presidential race. | In a post to her 280 million Instagram followers, the 34-year-old pop star backed Democrat Kamala Harris, used a photo of herself holding a cat, and signed it "Childless Cat Lady." | That appeared to be a dig at a statement by J.D. Vance, Republican candidate Donald Trump's running mate, who once said the Democrats are run "by a bunch…

Staff (2024-09-11). Russian Christian leader condemns Western cultural 'degradation'. rt.com Patriarch Kirill has weighed in on the Paris Olympics, describing it as a celebration of spiritual decline | The head of the Russian Orthodox Church, Patriarch Kirill of Moscow, has for the first time commented on the controversial Summer Olympic Games in Paris. | Speaking at an international culture conference in St. Petersburg on Wednesday, the Patriarch described the event as a sign of the spiritual degradation of Western culture. | The opening ceremony included a scene featuring a troupe of drag queens, homosexuals, and transsexuals posing at a table, allegedly mirroring Jesus Christ and his apostles as th…

Staff (2024-09-11). UK approves Ukrainian missile strikes deep inside Russia — Guardian. rt.com Western media are manufacturing public consent for the move, according to a Russian senator | Washington and London may have already decided to let Kiev use long-range missiles for strikes deep inside Russia and are now seeding the narrative through the media, Russian Senator Aleksey Pushkov has said. | Britain has already given the green light for the use of 'Storm Shadow' missiles, the Guardian

Staff (2024-09-11). Germany tells EU it can't take any more migrants. rt.com

Staff (2024-09-11). The US presidential debate was a degenerate political show, and Harris won. rt.com In a political culture where rational arguments hardly get you anywhere, what's the value of a rhetorical square-off? | The outcome of American presidential elections rarely turns on the performance of candidates in televised debates — Kennedy's victory over Nixon in 1960, and Bush's win over Dukakis in 1988 were very much the exceptions that prove the general rule. | Equally exceptional was Joe Biden's disastrous campaign — ending with the performance in his debate with Donald Trump a few months ago. | Debates are far less important now than they were in the past. | In fact, contemporary American po…

Staff (2024-09-11). Ukraine will join NATO — Blinken. rt.com The top US diplomat has repeated Washington's talking points while visiting Kiev | Washington wants to see Kiev win the conflict against Moscow and join NATO, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has said. | Blinken is visiting Kiev with his British counterpart David Lammy to reiterate Anglo-American support for Vladimir Zelensky's government. | "At the July summit, we declared that Ukraine's path to NATO membership is irreversible," Blinken said on Wednesday, reminding his hosts that the US-led bloc has "established a command dedicated to support Ukraine's membership." | Blinken has made the case for Kiev's m…

Staff (2024-09-11). West tells Ukraine it can't afford victory — WSJ. rt.com Kiev has reportedly been told it must abandon its hopes of defeating the Russian military | Ukraine's Western backers have told Kiev that they can't hand over enough money and weapons to defeat Russia, and that Vladimir Zelensky will need to "come up with a more realistic plan," the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday. | When US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and British Foreign Secretary David Lammy meet with Ukrainian officials in Kiev on Wednesday, they will "discuss how best to define a Ukrainian victory and what aid it will need to achieve that," anonymous officials told the newspaper. | Behind t…

Staff (2024-09-11). Enemies must be sure Russia is ready to use nuclear weapons — former Kremlin adviser. rt.com The existing doctrine is outdated and does not serve as a deterrent, Sergey Karaganov has said | Russia's nuclear doctrine urgently needs to be revised to allow a nuclear response to any major military aggression against the country, former Kremlin adviser Sergey Karaganov stated on Wednesday. | The former foreign policy adviser to the deputy head of the Russian presidential administration told the Kommersant daily that the existing document is "woefully outdated" and no longer serves as an effective deterrent. | Adopted in 2020, Russia's nuclear doctrine does not provide for pre-emptive nuclear strikes and en…

Staff (2024-09-11). Thousands of EU automotive jobs at risk — Bloomberg. rt.com A third of the region's major car plants are currently operating at half capacity or less, according to a report | European auto makers are facing more plant closures as they struggle to keep up with the electric vehicle (EV) transition amid slowing demand and growing competition, Bloomberg reported on Wednesday. | According to the outlet's analysis of data from Just Auto, nearly a third of the major passenger-car plants from the five largest manufacturers — BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Stellantis, Renault and VW — were underutilized last year. The auto giants were producing fewer than half the vehicles they…

Staff (2024-09-11). Crimea 'not up for discussion' — Moscow. rt.com Peace in Ukraine requires recognition of reality, the Russian Foreign Ministry has said | Any Ukraine peace process must proceed from the reality on the ground, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has said, responding to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's comments about Crimea. | In an address to Ukraine's "Crimean Platform" meeting by video message on Wednesday, Erdogan claimed that the peninsula rightfully belongs to Kiev under international law. | "Subjects of the Russian Federation are not subject to negotiation," Zakharova told reporters who asked about Erdogan's remarks during the…

Staff (2024-09-11). Putin suggests limiting uranium exports. rt.com Such a move could affect the supply of nickel, titanium, and uranium to the rest of the world | Russia could place restrictions on the supply of certain strategically important raw materials to the global market, President Vladimir Putin stated on Wednesday. He said exports of nuclear fuel, metals, and minerals could all be affected. | The move would be a response to Western attempts to block Russia's access to certain foreign-made goods, Putin said. While Ukraine-related sanctions limit Russia's access to foreign markets and its ability to pay for goods made abroad, Western warnings of further secondary sanct…

Staff (2024-09-11). EU acknowledges its members still rely on Russian gas. rt.com Moscow provides 18% of the bloc's imports, according to a European Commission report | Despite a drastic reduction in EU gas imports from Russia, member states still rely heavily on on the country's supplies, European Commissioner for Energy Kadri Simson admitted to journalists on Wednesday. | Russian gas accounted for 18% of the EU's imports as of June 2024, according to the European Commission's latest

Staff (2024-09-11). Russian troops reportedly pushing Ukrainians back in Kursk (VIDEO). rt.com Footage shows Kiev's forces in the Russian region retreating under heavy pressure | Russian forces appear to be pushing Ukrainian troops back in a Kiev-controlled area of Russia's Kursk Region, footage circulating online purports to show. The Russian Defense Ministry has not confirmed that the counteroffensive has begun. | A pro-Russian Telegram channel released on Wednesday clips that it claims show the achievements of the 51st Guard Regiment of the Russian Airborne Troops near the settlement of Snagost. | Kiev deployed thousands of heavily armed troops for its operation on Russian soil. According to the Russ…

Staff (2024-09-11). Russia must be at next Ukraine talks — Germany's Scholz. rt.com Kiev and its Western backers must "explore what options are available" to settle the conflict with Moscow, the chancellor has said | A new peace conference on finding a diplomatic solution to the Ukraine conflict should be held soon, with Russia invited this time, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has said. | In June, Switzerland hosted the first Ukraine peace conference without Russia's participation. The much-hyped event failed to deliver any concrete results, with many nations in attendance refusing to support its joint declaration. Moscow described the summit — which focused solely on Ukrainian leader Vla…

Staff (2024-09-11). Ukrainian attempt to capture Black Sea rig foiled — MOD. rt.com Russian troops repelled Kiev's special forces and sank eight US-made Willard Sea Force boats, according to Moscow | Moscow's forces repelled a Ukrainian attempt to seize a Russian jack-up drilling rig in the Black Sea overnight Tuesday into Wednesday, the Russian Defense Ministry reported on Wednesday. | According to the ministry, Kiev's Main Intelligence Directorate (GUR) sent 14 American-made Willard Sea Force boats with Ukrainian Navy special ops onboard to capture the 'Krym-2' rig. Media reports suggest the rig is located between the Crimean peninsula and the Ukrainian city of Odessa. | In its report, the…

Staff (2024-09-11). Iran denies Western ballistic missile claims. rt.com The US and its allies are acting "on false intelligence," Tehran's foreign minister has said | Iran did not supply Russia with ballistic missiles, despite what the "sanctions addicts" in the West claim, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said. On Tuesday, the US and its allies sanctioned Iran's national airline over alleged missile shipments to Moscow. | The US announced the measures against Iran Air and a number of Iranian and Russian shipping companies after Secretary of State Antony Blinken accused the entities of transporting Fath-360 short-range ballistic missiles to Russia. The UK, France, and G…

Staff (2024-09-11). German military 'ten years behind' Russia — report. rt.com Bundeswehr air-defense systems and artillery stocks have plummeted due to weapons shipments to Ukraine, a new study has found | Germany is unlikely to be able to stand up to Russia in the event of a potential conflict any time soon, a new report issued by the Kiel Institute for the World Economy (IfW) has said. | Despite promises made by Chancellor Olaf Scholz's government, the nation's military procurement system remains "cumbersome" and defense spending is "woefully inadequate," the paper released on Monday has found. | According to the IfW — one of the nation's leading economic think tanks — the G…

Staff (2024-09-11). Russian Church warns of 'Apocalypse'. rt.com Artificial intelligence could pose a threat to human existence, according to Patriarch Kirill | Patriarch Kirill, the head of the Russian Orthodox Church, has warned of the challenges that the rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI) poses for mankind. | The church leader made the remarks at the 'Culture of the 21st Century: Sovereignty or Globalism?' forum in St. Petersburg on Wednesday. | "If humanity loses religious faith, particularly in the context of the growth of technologies associated with the emergence of artificial intelligence, then we are truly entering the era of the Apocalypse," the Pat…

Staff (2024-09-11). China makes its move in Africa. Should the West be worried? rt.com Beijing maintains a conservative economic agenda in its relations with the continent, while finding it increasingly difficult to avoid a political confrontation with the West | The ninth forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) and the FOCAC summit held in Beijing on September 4-6 marked a significant phase in Africa's relations with its global partners in…

The Independent (2024-09-11). DAILY MAIL: Andre Onana is mobbed by hundreds of Ugandan fans. independent.co.ug Man United goalkeeper leaves stadium separate from Cameroon team after stalemate with Zimbabwe Kampala, Uganda | DAILY MAIL — LONDON | There was chaos as Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana attempted to make his way out of the stadium following Cameroon's 0-0 draw with Zimbabwe in Uganda on Tuesday night. Uganda has a huge number of United supporters …

Eric Worrall (2024-09-11). The Texas Oil Lawsuit which could Bankrupt Greenpeace USA. wattsupwiththat.com My question, how do I donate to the lawsuit?>

Guest Blogger (2024-09-11). Rising Runways, Sinking Narratives: Maldives Debunk Climate Fears. wattsupwiththat.com The Maldives' remarkable investments in infrastructure and the scientific evidence of island geomorphology suggest that the only thing sinking is the fearmongering stories of nations disappearing because of climate change.

Guest Blogger (2024-09-11). California's trillion dollars floating wind fantasy. wattsupwiththat.com The floating wind startup price is almost 12 times the regular price of electricity. Floating wind is a crazy policy, even by California's crazy standards.

Guest Blogger (2024-09-11). Energy Election '25: Oil and Gas on the Ballot. wattsupwiththat.com As the election season kicks into high gear, we look forward to an important national conversation about energy.

Guest Blogger (2024-09-11). 'Spoiled Brats': Greenpeace Co-Founder Supports Pipeline Tycoon's Campaign To Punish His Old Group. wattsupwiththat.com Meanwhile, some of Greenpeace USA's top leaders have fought internally about what kind of settlement may be acceptable to reach with the company, according to the WSJ. However, even if Energy Transfer wins the lawsuit, it may be difficult to enforce penalties against Greenpeace's central coordinating body in the Netherlands because that entity does not hold assets in the U.S.

Ken Jackson (2024-09-11). "The Hall Monitor" This is What Gentrification Looks like. urbancny.com View looking South towards campus South Crouse Ave. Once an African American Neighborhood , THIS was the 15th Ward As we view the rapid construction of housing it has become clear that the focus of developers has been in the high-end apartment sector. Large apartment complexes, some complete with dog washing stations, inward facing outdoor patio space and unmatched luxury. These communities-in-a-box foretold a dramatic shift in the rental market. In the past students would find a 3-bedroom flat and divide the rent equally. This made off campus housing relatively cheap. Spitting $1,200 per month 3 ways with one le…

Abul Rizvi (2024-09-11). Colombia enters top five asylum source nations. independentaustralia.net

ecns.cn (2024-09-11). Insights | China-Africa cooperation is crucial to achieve the goal of modernization. ecns.cn The 2024 summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) was held in Beijing recently. In Telila's view, the Global South is currently operating with one another to undergo modernity, and in this process, China has played a leading role.

The Independent (2024-09-11). Mali and Mozambique win AFCON qualifier, Nigeria held by Rwanda. independent.co.ug Mali and Mozambique both earned crucial victories on Tuesday on the second matchday of the 2025 TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, taking the top two spots in Group I. Kigali, Rwanda | CAFONLINE | Mali claimed a 1-0 away win against Eswatini in South Africa. Yves Bissouma netted the decisive goal just …

The Independent (2024-09-11). Nina Interiors unveils new branch, partners with Sunon to advance ESG goals. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Nina Interiors Limited, a player in Uganda's furniture industry for over 30 years, has announced the grand opening of its new experiential center in Makindye, Kampala city in partnership with global furniture manufacturer Sunon. This state-of-the-art center will showcase a wide range of innovative office, educational, and medical furniture designed …

Staff (2024-09-11). Leftists or Right-wingers in camouflage. defenddemocracy.press Originally published: Resumen: Latinoamericano and the Third World August 29, 2024 by Hedelberto López Blanch Every day it is proven that some characters who have come to power in Latin America under the propagandistic cloak of projecting leftist positions have only been disguised, or rather infiltrated, to favor the United States in its goal of …

noemail (2024-09-11). Shiv Sena Bodyguard Arrested for Iron Rod Attack in Raigad. devdiscourse.com A 35-year-old individual, identified as Shivaji Sonavale, was arrested for allegedly attacking a man with an iron rod while he sat in a car with his family in Maharashtra's Raigad district, authorities confirmed on Wednesday.

United World International (2024-09-11). Turning point in the Gaza war. uwidata.com By Adem Kƒ±lƒ±àß Political scientist As Israel's offensive on Gaza, which has now entered the international literature as genocide, approaches its first year, the discovery of the bodies of six Israeli hostages last week has started a new phase in Israel. The streets of Tel Aviv, the capital, and many other locations in Israel are …

News Desk, The Cradle. (2024-09-11). Israel Tasks US Congress With Pressuring South Africa To Drop Genocide Case. popularresistance.org Israel is lobbying members of Congress to pressure South Africa to drop its case at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) accusing Israel of committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza, Axios reported on 9 September. | South Africa has until 28 October to submit its arguments for continuing its case, claiming Israel is in violation of the Genocide Convention due to its war in Gaza. | Israeli officials say they want members of Congress to threaten South Africa with consequences for continuing to pursue the case. | On Monday, the Israeli foreign ministry sent a classified cable to the Israeli embassy and co…

Staff (2024-09-11). Israel Lobbies US Congress to Pressure South Africa to Drop ICJ Genocide Case. defenddemocracy.press One human rights expert said Israel's effort to bully South Africa is born from "obviously fearing it will lose" its World Court trial. By Brett Wilkins Sep 09, 2024 Israeli officials are lobbying U.S. lawmakers to pressure South Africa into dropping its genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice, according to a …

United World International (2024-09-11). Turning point in the Gaza war. unitedworldint.com What are the options for the US and Netanyahu? By Adem Kƒ±lƒ±àß Political scientist As Israel's offensive on Gaza, which has now entered the international literature as genocide, approaches its first year, the discovery of the bodies of six Israeli hostages last week has started a new phase in Israel. The streets of Tel Aviv, …

DikelediM (2024-09-11). SA to file Memorial to the ICJ on Israel matter. sanews.gov.za SA to file Memorial to the ICJ on Israel matter | South Africa is set to submit its Memorial to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in October 2024, presenting evidence to support its claim that Israel is committing genocide in Palestine.

The Memorial will outline facts and arguments as part of a broader legal effort to hold Israel accountable under international law.

"This case will continue until the court makes a finding. While the case is in progress, we hope that Israel will abide by the court's provisional orders issued to date," the Presidency said in a statement on Tuesday.

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Staff (2024-09-11). Honouring the sacrifice and commitment of Aysenur Ezgi Eygi: Internationalist struggle for Palestinian liberation. samidoun.net Samidoun Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity Network raises its salutes to the martyr, Aysenur Ezgi Eygi, a US citizen who went to Palestine to join ISM and the Faz3a campaign defending Palestinian land, villages and agriculture from the rapacious settlers seeking to steal them. She was shot by a Zionist sniper in Beita on Friday, September 6th as she …

Visualizing Palestine (2024-09-11). Targeting Childhood in the West Bank-By Distance. dissidentvoice.org From October 7, 2023—July 31, 2024, Israeli forces and settlers killed Palestinian children in the West Bank at a rate of one child every two days. We partnered with Defense for Children International-Palestine (DCIP) to create visuals for their new report, "Targeting Childhood: Palestinian Children Killed by Israeli Forces and Settlers in the Occupied West …

tn.ai (2024-09-11). Pro-Palestinian Rally in Philadelphia Calls for Ceasefire in Gaza (+Video). tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Pro-Palestinian activists gathered near the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia, as they protested against US policies on the Israeli war in Gaza while the presidential debate occurred nearby.

International Solidarity Movement. (2024-09-11). ISM Response To Israeli Army Statement On The Murder Of Aysenur Eygi. popularresistance.org On Friday, September 6, Turkish-American human rights activist with the International Solidarity Movement (ISM) Aysenur Eygi was killed by a single shot to the head from an Israeli sniper while witnessing a demonstration against illegal Israeli settlements on Beita's lands. After a brief internal investigation conducted by the Israeli army itself, the Israeli army has released a statement asserting that "the inquiry found that it is highly likely that she was hit indirectly and unintentionally by IDF fire which was not aimed at her." The ISM entirely rejects this specious claim and continues to demand an independ…

ICRC (2024-09-11). Israel and the Occupied Territories: International Day of the Disappeared. icrc.org

Josh Breiner (2024-09-11). Israel's Ben-Gvir hosts convicted criminal who spearheads anti-protest group. haaretz.com The national security minister hosted Mordechai David, who has criminal convictions, at his Knesset office, where David filmed videos for social media…

It's Going Down (2024-09-11). "Shake in Your Boots Bureaucrats!": Resistance, Recuperation, and the Legacy of the Situationists. itsgoingdown.org In this episode of the It's Going Down podcast, with speak with Bill Brown, author of the publication Not Bored, about the history and enduring legacy of the Situationist International (SI). The SI was a small group of autonomous anti-capitalists, based largely in France, who in the 1950s and 1960s, developed a sweeping critique of contemporary…

Misión Verdad (2024-09-11). Explaining Washington's Venezuela Game. orinocotribune.com By Misión Verdad — Sep 9, 2024 | "I am willing to put on the maximum pressure," said María Corina Machado during a press conference last Thursday, September 5, repeating a Trump-era ritornello that seems to come at the wrong time given the circumstances. | The United States is at its own political and electoral crossroads at a time when the extremist sector of the Venezuelan opposition is demanding greater support for regime change in Venezuela. Machado herself warned international journalists, "We need more commitment from President Biden to the crisis in Venezuela." | So, it is worth asking and analyzing:…

Steve Lalla (2024-09-11). Burkina Faso Nationalizes UK Goldmines. orinocotribune.com ( "This strategic move is aimed at reclaiming Burkina Faso's mineral wealth,"

CADTM, Christoph Sorg (2024-09-11). CADTM : what to do with the Financial sector and the Banks and, with the Sovereign Debt arbitration. cadtm.org Extract from "Social Movements and the Politics of Debt: Transnational Resistance against Debt on Three Continents"
| In this extract from his doctoral thesis, [1] Christoph Sorg summarises the CADTM's position on the financial sector and banks. This extract from the thesis corresponds to pages 184 to 186.
| As for financial sectors and national economies, CADTM has suggested a set of immediate (radical) Keynesian measures as well as the complete socialization of the banking sector (Fattorelli (…) | – | / | <...

CADTM, Christoph Sorg (2024-09-11). The Debt System: The CADTM's analyses and theoretical foundations. cadtm.org Extract from "Social Movements and the Politics of Debt: Transnational Resistance against Debt on Three Continents"
| In this extract from his doctoral thesis, Christoph Sorg begins by drawing a distinction between the CADTM and Eurodad, a European NGO specialising in debt and development financing. Christoph Sorg then focusses on the analyses produced by the CADTM. This extract from the thesis corresponds to pages 167 to 171.
| CADTM ("Committee for the Abolition of Illegitimate Debt") shares (…) | – | / | <...

Collective, Development finance international (2024-09-11). The worst ever global debt crisis. cadtm.org

ecns.cn (2024-09-11). Report on China-LAC cooperation on human rights development released. ecns.cn As the growing significant power in the world, China and LAC countries need to jointly address a series of global dilemmas and challenges in international human rights affairs, according to a report released on Tuesday in Rio de Janeiro,Brazil.

ecns.cn (2024-09-11). China develops high-precision standard materials for carbon monitoring. ecns.cn China has made a significant breakthrough in environmental monitoring by developing its first national-level standard materials carbon dioxide (CO2) and methane (CH4) in synthetic air, which meet the high-precision requirements for carbon monitoring in the atmosphere.

ecns.cn (2024-09-11). NPC initiates law to protect national parks. ecns.cn In advancing the construction of national parks, China aims to balance protection of the parks and their development, according to a draft law submitted for review.

ecns.cn (2024-09-11). Air China's first C919 aircraft makes maiden flight. ecns.cn Air China will officially deploy its first C919 aircraft on two domestic routes on Wednesday, one from Beijing Capital International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport ,and the other, from Beijing to Hangzhou.

ecns.cn (2024-09-11). China and LAC nations will jointly address challenges in international human rights: report. ecns.cn As the growing significant power in the world, China and LAC countries need to jointly address a series of global dilemmas and challenges in international human rights affairs, according to a report released on Tuesday in Rio de Janeiro,Brazil.

WSWS (2024-09-11). Work accidents at Germany's national rail operator Deutsche Bahn: "We don't know how many there are" wsws.org The short film "Death on the Tracks" shown on broadcaster ZDF's Frontal investigative programme highlights two fatal work accidents for which Deutsche Bahn management has still not provided an explanation or taken responsibility.

Bruce C.T. Wright (2024-09-11). Kamala Harris Wins Presidential Debate With Facts To Counter Trump's Nonstop Lies And Other Key Takeaways. newsone.com Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris speaks as Donald Trump gestures during a presidential debate at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on September 10, 2024. | Source: SAUL LOEB / Getty | As a result, Harris displayed her mastery of the issues whi…

United World International (2024-09-11). Enver Can, founder of the World Uyghur Congress: 'Because of Dolkun Isa, our cause and organization suffered great damage'. uwidata.com By Yusuf Tunàßer Enver Can, founder of the World Uyghur Congress, talked about the death threat to him by the abusive chairman Dolkun Isa: 'I think he made that threat in an organised way in consultation with some people in Munich with criminal records. According to the statute, he cannot run for president again.' The …

geo.tv (2024-09-11). Kamala Harris puts Donald Trump on defensive in fiery debate. geo.tv Democratic presidential nominee, US Vice President Kamala Harris speaks during a presidential debate hosted by ABC as Republican presidential nominee, former US President Donald Trump listens, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US, September 10, 2024. — Reuters | The Iranian flag waves in front of the International Atomic Energy Agency headquarters in Vienna, Austria, March 1, 2021. — Reuters/File | Republican presidential nominee Do…

Germán Gorraiz López (2024-09-11). Oil energy holding co-piloted by Russia and China? pressenza.com Since alternative energies still need huge subsidies to be viable in developing countries, the practice of fracking (a kind of panacea that will solve the energy problems of humanity) Environmental concerns, and the inertia of oil assets will not allow large companies to abandon their current equipment and infrastructure, it follows that the world economy will continue to gravitate towards oil dependence in the next decade. | According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), oil production in Russia reached its historic high (11.41 million barrels per day) in 1988 when it was still part of the Soviet Union, but…

ICRC (2024-09-11). International Day of the Disappeared 2024: The challenge of coordinated action in Latin America. icrc.org

ICRC (2024-09-11). Jordan: International Day of the Disappeared: Supporting Syrian Families of Missing Persons. icrc.org

ICRC (2024-09-11). Missing persons must be searched for, their families must receive answers. icrc.org International Day of the Disappeared, 30 August 2024…

ICRC (2024-09-11). ICRC Vice-President Dr Gilles Carbonnier: The international community must urgently take deliberate steps and lead towards effectively protecting civilians. icrc.org High-level Statement by Dr Gilles Carbonnier, Vice-President of the ICRC, at the 12th Meeting of States Parties to the Convention on Cluster Munitions, 10-13 September 2024, Geneva…

ICRC (2024-09-11). It is up to States Parties and the broader Convention community to defend and promote the norms of the Convention on Cluster Munitions. icrc.org A statement by the International Committee of the Red Cross and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies…

Daniel Golden (2024-09-11). The Bin Laden Family Profits from "Obama's Alleged Terrorist Activities" and "The Jump in Defense Spending": Wall Street Journal. globalresearch.ca The evidence increasingly suggests that throughout the entire post-cold War period, agencies of the US government have harboured international terrorists. | The Islamic jihad has been abetted by the US government, and conversely the Islamic jihad has financed the flow of …

albawaba (2024-09-11). Trump's 'neck-gina' dominates discussions during presidential debate. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – The US 2024 presidential candidates; Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, concluded their debate as they met for the first time in person.The presidential debate took place live on the American channel, ABC News, from the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.According to ABC, the debate lasted for 90 minutes with two commercial breaks and no audience. Current Vice President Kamala Harris and Former US President Donald Trump discussed many topics during the debate including; health care, the Russia-Ukraine war, the Gaza war, abortion and other economic topics.pic.twitter.com/jV5Bj3SJkL<...

Luis Linares Petrov (2024-09-11). Germany considers necessary conference on Ukraine with Russia. plenglish.com Berlin, Sep 11 (Prensa Latina) German Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz affirmed the need to hold another international conference to solve the conflict in Ukraine in which Russia should participate.

tvbrics (2024-09-11). Iran proposes to create structure within the BRICS to deal with security issues. tvbrics.com This was announced in St. Petersburg by the Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council of Iran…

tvbrics (2024-09-11). Iran to hold International Exhibition of Plastic, Rubber, Machinery, and Equipment. tvbrics.com The exhibition covers a wide range of areas related to the plastics industry…

Javier Arana Villasusa (2024-09-11). Cuba and Vietnam boost ties in legal matters. plenglish.com Havana, Sep 11 (Prensa Latina) Representatives of Cuba's National Organization of Collective Law Firms (Onbc) and the Vietnam Lawyers Federation agreed to boost cooperation relations between the two associations.

aljazeera (2024-09-11). Former Chelsea manager Pochettino named US Soccer men's national team coach. aljazeera.com The Argentinian takes charge after USA's failed home campaign at the Copa America 2024.

John Laforge (2024-09-11). Take a Lesson from Paul Nitze: Abolish Nuclear Weapons. counterpunch.org Melvin A. Goodman, national security columnist for Counterpunch.org, presents a fine review of the absurdities today's U.S. nuclear weapons production. ("A Looming Nuclear Catastrophe," Aug. 30). The Pentagon's new nuclear weapons only enlarge the genocidal and self-destructive arsenal already deployed on U.S. bombers, submarines, ICBMs, and in NATO bunkers at six European air bases. For

sputnikglobe (2024-09-11). Harris Only Cares About Sovereignty of Other Nations, Should Secure US Border – CBP Union. sputnikglobe.com WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – Vice President Kamala Harris during her first presidential debate stressed the importance of defending the sovereignty and territory of other countries but fails to apply the same standards when it comes to securing the US southern border, National Border Patrol Council Vice President Art del Cueto told Sputnik.

The Independent (2024-09-11). IMF says Uganda economy recovering, but… independent.co.ug Stick to corruption fight, financial discipline, IMF tells Uganda Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The International Monetary Fund has commended the pace of Uganda's growth but urged for a stronger anti-fight corruption fight and budget discipline ahead of the coming of oil revenues. This comes as Uganda's economic growth improved from about 5 percent in …

The Independent (2024-09-11). Russia must be ready to repel military aggression from any direction — Putin. independent.co.ug MOSCOW | TASS | Russia must be prepared to repel any potential military aggression from any direction, Russian President Vladimir Putin said, addressing the participants of the Ocean-2024 command exercise. "Russia must be ready for any developments. Our armed forces must provide reliable protection of Russia's sovereignty and national interests, repel any military aggression in …

channelnewsasia (2024-09-11). Ground-up initiative proposes national suicide prevention strategy for Singapore. channelnewsasia.com The group's 23 recommendations include a national public awareness campaign on suicide prevention, as well as integrating suicide prevention education into school curriculum.

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-09-11). (VIDEO) Mayo Clinic expert answers questions about mpox. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Microscopic image of monkeypox virus particles. The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared mpox, previously called monkeypox, a public health emergency of international concern. Dr. Matthew Binnicker, director of the Clinical Virology Laboratory at Mayo Clinic, says that means that there are significant enough cases and severity of disease in Africa with potential for the virus to spread to other countries that WHO felt it was appropriate to raise the level of awareness and concern…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-09-11). How to talk with someone grieving a suicide loss. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Editors note: September is National Suicide Prevention Month In 2021, suicide was the 11th leading cause of death in the U.S., claiming the lives of more than 48,000 people — nearly double the number of homicides. People of all ages, ethnicities and backgrounds choose to end their own lives. That means that people of all ages, ethnicities and backgrounds may be affected by suicide. When learning that a loved one, friend, neighbor, work colleague or child has…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-09-11). Profiling health in extraterrestrial space travel. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Photo courtesy: Axiom Mayo Clinic research is probing the effects of space travel on the health of citizens engaged in a new era of civilian spaceflights. The team led by Andre Terzic, M.D., Ph.D., studied health responses of the Axiom Mission (Ax-1) crew by monitoring the first all-civilian astronaut crew to fly to the International Space Station. The research data revealed that the health profiles of the civilian astronauts were maintained during and after the…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-09-11). Preventing suicide through awareness and intervention. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Getty Images Editors note: September is National Suicide Prevention Month Suicide affects people from all walks of life, cultures and socioeconomic statuses. Suicide rates increased by 36% from 2000 to 2022. Suicide is the second leading cause of death for people 10 to 14 and 25 to 34. However, suicide is preventable. Most people want to live, but they feel stuck because of how dire their situation feels and can't see alternative solutions. For some people, their ability to…

Reuters (2024-09-11). White House blasts Republicans over claims Haitian immigrants are eating pets. scmp.com National security spokesperson John Kirby denounced vice-presidential candidate J.D. Vance for spreading 'dangerous' conspiracy theory.

tn.ai (2024-09-11). Iran Unveils Homemade Catalyst in Petrochemical Industry. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran unveiled a homemade catalyst in the petrochemical industry on the sidelines of the 18th edition of the Iran International Exhibition of Plastic, Rubber, Machinery, and Equipment, entitled "IRAN PLAST 2024".

tn.ai (2024-09-11). Iran Edges UAE at 2026 World Cup Qualifier. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran national football team edged past the UAE 1-0 in Group A of the 2026 World Cup qualifier on Tuesday.

tn.ai (2024-09-11). Iran Proposes Creation of BRICS-Specific Security Format. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council Ali Akbar Ahmadian proposed establishing a unique security structure within the BRICS.

United World International (2024-09-11). Enver Can, founder of the World Uyghur Congress: 'Because of Dolkun Isa, our cause and organization suffered great damage'. unitedworldint.com The US supported leadership of the organization is shaken by scandals of abuse and more. By Yusuf Tunàßer Enver Can, founder of the World Uyghur Congress, talked about the death threat to him by the abusive chairman Dolkun Isa: 'I think he made that threat in an organised way in consultation with some people in …

Juliette Rousselot (2024-09-11). Afghanistan: Oral statement at the United Nations Human Rights Council. fidh.org On 10 September 2024, the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) delivered an oral statement during the Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on the situation of human rights in Afghanistan. The statement, prepared with FIDH's member organisation Armanshahr/OPEN ASIA, calls on the UN Human Rights Council to escalate its response to the situation in the country and to establish a new independent international accountability mechanism. Read the oral statement below.
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Margaux Hourigat (2024-09-11). Programme Officer in The Hague – Fixed term part-time (50 %) contract for 5 months. fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) is an international non-governmental organisation (NGO) composed of 188 national human rights organisations from 116 countries. FIDH is a nonpartisan, non-sectarian, apolitical, and not for profit organisation. Since 1922, FIDH has been defending all human rights — civil, political, economic, social, and cultural — as set out in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. FIDH's International Secretariat is composed of around 70 employees, (…) | – |

Maxime Duriez (2024-09-11). Kyrgyzstan: Respect and restore civic space. fidh.org Once known as the "island of democracy" in Central Asia, Kyrgyzstan has recently adopted a number of laws and practices severely curtailing civic space, including a Russia-style "foreign representatives" law, which drastically tightens control over foreign-funded human rights organisations. On the occasion of the Independence Day of Kyrgyzstan, the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH), its Kyrgyz member organisation, Bir Duino-Kyrgyzstan, and the Coalition for Equality reiterate (…) | – |

_____ (2024-09-11). Taliban label Afghanistan International an 'enemy' for reporting on alleged aid misuse. x.com

EDWIN (2024-09-11). Zikalala emphasises role of infrastructure in SA's future. sanews.gov.za Zikalala emphasises role of infrastructure in SA's future | Infrastructure is the foundation on which South Africa's future is constructed, says Public Works and Infrastructure Deputy Minister, Sihle Zikalala.

"In order for our country to realise economic success, and the improved quality of life for all citizens, we must pay attention to the issues of infrastructure planning, execution and investment," Zikalala said.

Addressing the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) this week, Zikalala said there is consensus that the bedrock and cornerstone of any country's competitiveness, prosperity and social…

Noor Fatima (2024-09-11). Nation observes 76th death anniversary of Quaid-e-Azam today. gnnhd.tv Quaid-e-Azam defeated rogue statesmen like Gandhi and Nehru in the political arena…

noemail (2024-09-11). Seamless Commute: Coastal Road to Bandra-Worli Sea Link Opens for Northbound Vehicles. devdiscourse.com The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has announced that vehicles traveling northbound on the Coastal Road can directly enter the Bandra-Worli Sea Link starting this Friday.

presstv.ir (2024-09-11). Funeral of Palestinian teenager killed in Israel West Bank raid. presstv.ir Mourners gather for the funeral of 16-year-old Palestinian teenager Lujain Osama Musleh.

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Orlando González Cruz (2024-09-11). Sri Lanka y Sudán, rivales de Cuba en inicio de Olimpiada de Ajedrez. radiohc.cu La Habana, 11 sep (RHC) Las escuadras de Sri Lanka y Sudán en los apartados abierto y femenino, respectivamente, serán rivales de los conjuntos cubanos en el arranque hoy de la Olimpiada de Ajedrez de Budapest 2024, que alcanzó cifras récords de participantes.

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2024-09-10: News Headlines

publicbooks (2024-09-10). Violent Majorities Part I: Indian and Israeli Ethno-Nationalism. publicbooks.org "We have to have some way to say you could be a Hindu without being Hindutva."

Paramjit Singh (2024-09-10). Peasants and Politics in Neoliberal India: The 2020-21 Peasant Movement. cadtm.org

presstv.ir (2024-09-10). Floods kill 15 in India after heavy rains. presstv.ir

geo.tv (2024-09-10). Indian doctors continue strike, refuse returning to work unless demands met. geo.tv

tvbrics (2024-09-10). Gulf Cooperation Council's Ministerial Meetings are held in Saudi Arabia. tvbrics.com GCC Joint Ministerial Meetings took place with Indian, Russian and Brazilian Foreign Ministers…

albawaba (2024-09-10). Landmark agreements on nuclear energy inked between UAE and India. albawaba.com

aljazeera (2024-09-10). Indians celebrate elephant-headed Hindu god Ganesha, remover of obstacles. aljazeera.com The 10-day Ganesh Chaturthi festival draws millions of devotees and ends with the immersion of idols in bodies of water.

newleftreview (2024-09-10). Radhika Desai: Peak Hindutva? newleftreview.org As Modi's BJP loses its overall majority, Radhika Desai examines the part played by India's capitalist conglomerates in his rise—and the contradictions on which their strategy has foundered. The economic crisis of the parched countryside as brake on Hindutva's forward march.

noemail (2024-09-10). Bangladesh Sensation Nahid Rana Eyes India Test Series After Historic Triumph Over Pakistan. devdiscourse.com Nahid Rana, the 21-year-old fast bowler who has taken Bangladesh cricket by storm, is gearing up for the away Test series against India. Following a historic 2-0 victory over Pakistan, where he showcased his ability to bowl at 150 kph, Rana continues to attract attention.

UMMID (2024-09-10). Refrain from painting everyone as Islamist: Yunus to Modi Govt. ummid.com Muhammad Yunus, head of Bangladesh Interim Government, Thursday asked the Narendra Modi government in India to refrain from painting everyone as Islamist.

UMMID (2024-09-10). The Strange Situation of Sheikh Hasina in India. ummid.com Reports from New Delhi is trickling down that Bangladesh's former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has been held incommunicado at a safe house in an airforce based near Delhi.

noemail (2024-09-10). New Air India Express Flight Connects Kerala to Riyadh. devdiscourse.com Air India Express has introduced a new flight service connecting Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, a move that has been long awaited by expatriates. This development was announced by the Thiruvananthapuram International Airport Ltd (TIAL) on Tuesday.

noemail (2024-09-10). Tata Electronics Partners with ASMPT Singapore for Semiconductor Advancements. devdiscourse.com Tata Electronics has forged a strategic partnership with ASMPT Singapore to bolster its semiconductor assembly infrastructure in India. The agreement, announced on Tuesday, focuses on developing essential solutions and training programs for chip packaging units in Assam and Karnataka.

noemail (2024-09-10). Jabil to Invest $238M in New Tamil Nadu Plant, Creating 5,000 Jobs. devdiscourse.com Electronic components manufacturer Jabil plans to open a new plant in Tamil Nadu, India, investing approximately 20 billion rupees ($238.2 million), according to the state's industries minister. This development will generate around 5,000 jobs in the Trichy area.

noemail (2024-09-10). US-India Partnership Achieves 'Escape Velocity': INDUS-X Summit Highlights. devdiscourse.com At the ongoing INDUS-X Summit in California, US Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell emphasized the significant investment made by the United States in strengthening its strategic partnership with India.

channelnewsasia (2024-09-10). Apple supplier Jabil to set up South India plant with $238 million investment. channelnewsasia.com

UMMID (2024-09-10). Caste Inequality and Untouchability in India – Historical Perspective. ummid.com The issue of caste has been the core issue in strengthening of Hindu right wing politics.

UMMID (2024-09-10). Communal attacks on rise in Odisha after BJP came to power. ummid.com Since the BJP government came to power in Bhubaneswar, rising communal fissures have been witnessing in Odisha, the eastern state of India.

teleSUR, idg, JCM (2024-09-10). Narendra Modi celebra su victoria en las elecciones generales. telesurtv.net Narendra Modi necesitará el apoyo de otros partidos para gobernar, algo inédito en sus anteriores mandatos.

UMMID (2024-09-10). Modi as Global Mediator: A Pigmy's Dream to Catch Moon. ummid.com Narendra Modi continues to nurse the ambition of lifting himself up from the self-appointed position of a global mediator to the authoritarian position of a global arbiter — Vishwa Guru.

hindustantimes (2024-09-10). Russian FM Lavrov Warns Israel From America's Arab Ally Nation: 'Middle East Again On Brink Of…'. hindustantimes.com Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov while speaking at the Gulf Cooperation Council in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia warned of a new war escalating between two neighbors in the Middle East. He also said that the GCC is becoming a crucial center in the new multipolar world amid rising tensions in the Middle East. He also highlighted the region's escalating crises, including the failure to halt violence in Gaza and the intensifying confrontation between Israel and Iran, pushing the Middle East closer to a major regional war.

hindustantimes (2024-09-10). Putin's Wrath Turns Dangerous US Weapons Into Toys? Russia Wipes Out Bradley Vehicle In Kharkiv. hindustantimes.com Russian Army on Sep 9 claimed to have destroyed one more U.S.-made weapon. Russian Defense Ministry said a Bradley infantry fighting vehicle operated by the Ukrainian Army was destroyed. A short purported clip of the incident was also released by the Russian Army. Watch for more.

newleftreview (2024-09-10). Sanjay Subrahmanyam: Blood and Bombast. newleftreview.org Sanjay Subrahmanyam on Vinayak Chaturvedi, Hindutva and Violence and Janaki Bakhle, Savarkar and the Making of Hindutva. Intellectual biographies of Hindu nationalism's Mazzini-inspired theoretician.

CADTM (2024-09-10). Alarming development: Rights activists, including a young woman, face blasphemy charges in Pakistani-administered Kashmir. cadtm.org

UMMID (2024-09-10). The Kashmir Files Can't Fly. ummid.com Kashmir Files maker, Vivek Agnihotri, who gave one on one pressers and tried to act to be on the right side of the history, turned down an offer from Oxford University for a debate on the Kashmir issue.

UMMID (2024-09-10). DME MP NEET UG 2024 Round 2 Counselling Schedule Published. ummid.com Department of Medical Education (DME) Madhya Pradesh has published on its official website dme.mponline.gov.in NEET UG 2024 Round 2 Counselling Date and Schedule which will be conducted for admission in medical courses MBBS and BDS for the academic year 2024-25.

UMMID (2024-09-10). UP NEET UG 2024 Round 2 Registration Starts, Apply Before Sept 13. ummid.com The Directorate General of Medical Education and Training Uttar Pradesh (DGME UP) has started the UP NEET UG 2024 Second Round Counselling for the year 2024-25 (NEET UG 2024 Counselling Round 2 Date and Time) through its official website upneet.gov.in.

newarab (2024-09-10). Rabbi blesses soldier accused of raping Palestinian prisoner. newarab.com An Israeli rabbi was filmed blessing a soldier accused of Rabbi Meir Mazuz, who is known to be close to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, told the soldier he would be found "completely innocent." | "What did you do? Beat the enemy? So what?"

newarab (2024-09-10). 'South Beirut will look like Gaza': Israeli MK threatens Lebanon. newarab.com A fully-fledged war between Israel and Lebanon will erupt in a "matter of days", a member of the Israeli parliament (MK) has claimed, threatening that Beirut's southern suburbs "will look like Gaza" if conflict breaks out. | "There is no other way," MK Nissim Vaturi of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's governing Likud party told Israel's Kan broadcaster. | "This is something that will develop in the coming days." | Vaturi claimed that Netanyahu briefed military officials on Sunday and told them "we must end this saga." | The MK, who is a member of the Knesset's Foreign Affairs and Defence Committee, said Isr…

newarab (2024-09-10). Jewish director condemns 'Gaza genocide' at Venice Film Festival. newarab.com American film director Sarah Friedland became the latest artist at the 81st Venice Film Festival to spotlight the Friedland, who is of Jewish descent, took the stage after winning an award for her debut film Familiar Touch to express her solidarity with Palestinians and condemn Israel's military onslaught on the besieged enclave. | The director echoed the sentiments of various critics who had condemned the Israeli military campaign within the film industry as Israel's campaign killed over 40,000 people – m…

newarab (2024-09-10). Israel wants US to pressure South Africa to drop genocide case. newarab.com

newarab (2024-09-10). Aysenur Eygi's body to travel from West Bank to Turkey. newarab.com Turkish Foreign Ministry spokesperson àñncຠKeàßethat said the mission to return the victim's body to the US from the West Bank had been complicated by Israel's closing of land crossings into Jordan, following the killing of…

newarab (2024-09-10). West Bank 'under siege' by Israel after Jordan border shooting. newarab.com Israel announced that the Karameh, Sheikh Hussein and Wadi Araba crossings would all be closed until further notice, The New Arab's Arabic language sister publication, Al-Araby Al-Jadeed, reported, a decision which will likely have huge i…

newarab (2024-09-10). Israeli forces kill 'one child every two days' in West Bank. newarab.com

newarab (2024-09-10). Jordan reopens West Bank crossing after deadly attack. newarab.com The Jordanian national carried out his Israel's milita…

newarab (2024-09-10). Lebanon 'ready' for indirect negotiations with Israel, says FM. newarab.com Lebanon's outgoing foreign minister, His comments came following a government meeting with ambassadors of member states of the UN Security Council on Monday, during which he informed that his country wants a ceasefire and an end to the w…

newarab (2024-09-10). Why Riad Salameh's arrest is a test for Lebanon's judiciary. newarab.com The arrest of former Central Bank of Lebanon chief Until he was forced to step down at the end of July last year, 73-year-old Salameh was governor of He was detained on 5 September following an interrogation by Public Prosecutor Jamal Al-Hajar and faces multiple char…

newarab (2024-09-10). Ex-Lebanon bank chief Riad Salameh slapped with arrest warrant. newarab.com A Lebanon judge on Monday extended the detention of the country's disgraced former Central Bank governor Investigating Judge Bilal Halawi questioned Salameh on Monday for two and a half hours, resulting in another arrest warrant being issued against him and an additional hearing scheduled for Thursday where his detention could be extended further. | During Salameh's hearing, protesters and some lawmakers gathered outside the Justice Palace, calling…

newarab (2024-09-10). Israel's Gantz says military focus needs to shift to Lebanon. newarab.com

newarab (2024-09-10). Revisiting Palestinian rap with Asifeh and Osloob. newarab.com Rap has become a huge phenomenon in Arab countries in the past few years. With headliners coming from Morocco to Lebanon, the genre and the hip-hop scene as a whole, are now a part of the mainstream culture in Arab countries. | If you were to search specifically for Palestinian rap, you would quickly find that the focus is on young artists, like Saint Levant and Shabjdeed, who are making phenomenal waves in the music scene. | However, hip-hop and rap have been present in Palestine since the late 90s, making it one of the oldest rap scenes in the Arab region. | By mostly covering artists from the past five to…

newarab (2024-09-10). In southern Lebanon, a few hold firm against Israel's strikes. newarab.com Every morning the residents of Deir Sryan, a farming village in southern Fearing for their safety, the vast majority…

newarab (2024-09-10). Morocco's quake-hit villages blame slow aid on anti-Amazigh bias. newarab.com After a year of desperate waiting, A year ago, Morocco's government promised $12 billion to rehouse people affected by a deadly earthquake that destroyed hundreds of villages and killed around 3,…

Richie Merino (2024-09-10). Palestine: 'Freedom Tunnel' heroes sentenced to additional years in occupation prisons after self-liberation. workers.org The following article was first posted on workers.org on June 1, 2023 — before Hamas launched the heroic Al-Aqsa Flood operation on October 7, 2023. Sept. 6 marked the third anniversary of the Freedom Tunnel. Maitham Abdel's sculpture "Freedom Spoon". Photo: Samidoun An Israeli occupation court has sentenced six Palestinian . . . |

diegoramos718 (2024-09-10). Israel Bombed 16 Schools in Gaza in Past 6 Weeks, Right Group Says. scheerpost.com

diegoramos718 (2024-09-10). Rachel Corrie's Parents Mourn Death of Ayşenur Eygi, Warn of Israeli Military Cover-Up. scheerpost.com

newarab (2024-09-10). Israeli strikes on Syria kill at least 18 in central Hama. newarab.com Syria's health minister said Monday that overnight Israeli strikes killed 18 people in The Israeli military, which has carried out hundreds of strikes in Syria since its "The number of martyrs of the brutal Israeli aggression reached…

newarab (2024-09-10). Mark Ruffalo slams US govt after Israel shoots dead activist. newarab.com US actor Ruffalo on Saturday condemned Wash…

newarab (2024-09-10). Pro-Israeli lawyers threaten UK govt over blocked arms sales. newarab.com UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) have sent a formal letter to the Last week, British foreign secretary David Lammy announced the suspension said it would immediately suspend 30 of its 350 arms export licences to Israel because there was a risk such equipment might be used to commit serious violations of international humanitarian law. | UKLFI…

newarab (2024-09-10). Saudi envoy to US joins Israeli officials at Washington summit. newarab.com Saudi Arabia's ambassador to the United States, Princess Reema bint Bandar Al Saud, is participating in the inaugural Middle East—America Dialogue (MEAD) summit in Washington, D.C., from 8-9 September, an Israel-focused event alongside senior Israeli officials and Arab figures as backchannel discussions about potential While efforts…

newarab (2024-09-10). Israel & Scotland: Popular pressure forced relations to break. newarab.com At the SNP conference last week, Angus Robertson, Scottish Cabinet Secretary for External Affairs, Robertson's act of self-abasement before irate party members was intended to draw a line under the scandal which engulfed the Scottish Government after he met Daniela Grudsky, the Deputy Ambassador for Israel to the UK. But notably, he did not repeat the substantive decision made by his party in r…

newarab (2024-09-10). What the UK's partial ban on arms sales to Israel means. newarab.com Under mounting pressure, the United Kingdom's It's the first time since the war in Gaza erupted that London has admitted British-supplied weapons and components could be used by Israel in violations of international law. | Foreign Secretary David Lammy's

newarab (2024-09-10). Israel's war steals the dream of university students in Gaza. newarab.com As students around the world go back to school after the summer break, the dream of education remains a distant dream for Palestinians in Gaza. | Israel's war has not only shattered the dreams of schoolchildren but also disrupted the lives of university students who have missed out on experiencing one of the most important events in their education history — graduation. | Their futures are now in limbo. | "The war has affected my studies so profoundly that I've almost forgotten everything," says 22-year-old Dalal Elswerky, a senior English-French and literature student at Al-Azhar University — now…

newarab (2024-09-10). Israel defence minister says Gaza deal a 'strategic opportunity'. newarab.com Israeli Defence Minister Bringing the hostages home is "the right thing to do", Gallant told foreign journalists. | "Achieving an agreement is also a strategic opportunity that gives us a high chance to change the security situation on all fronts," he said. | Israel, which has been at war in Gaza since October 7, i…

newarab (2024-09-10). Israel planning to annex north Gaza, build settlements: report. newarab.com Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his far-right government are preparing for the next phase of the war on Gaza, which could see annexation and the construction of settlements in the enclave's north, Haaretz has revealed. | Israeli journalist Aluf Benn writes in the publication that Tel Aviv will "strive to complete its takeover" of the northern Gaza Strip, from the previous border to the The land corridor has been used by Israel to split the besieged coastal territory in half and create…

newarab (2024-09-10). Two Palestinian citizens of Israel killed in separate shootings. newarab.com Yazen Abu Salah, from the Druze village of Ein al-Asad in northern Israel, died on Saturday after being shot at a bar in Rosh Pina on Friday, according to local media reports. | Three suspects from the Israeli town of Tuba-Zangariyye have since been arrested in connection with the crime, reports said. | The attack is believed to be related to a gang rivalry, as Israeli news channel Channel 12 reported that patrons confirmed that the shooting was criminal in nature, after initially suspecting it as a 'terror' attack. | Separately, Mohammed Sheikh al-Eid, was later fatally shot while driving in the southern Isra…

newarab (2024-09-10). UN polio vaccine convoy in Gaza released after Israel detention. newarab.com A The Israeli military said on Monday it detained the convoy after receiving intelligence indicating that a number of "Pales…

newarab (2024-09-10). Blinken in UK as allies seek way forward on Ukraine, MidEast. newarab.com US Secretary of State In meetings with Starmer and

newarab (2024-09-10). US accuses Iran of supplying Russia missiles to use in Ukraine. newarab.com

newarab (2024-09-10). How Egypt's Sisi silences dissent through denaturalisation. newarab.com In March, Egypt's official gazette Hussein, a native of Qena, a city situated roughly 577 kilometres south of Cairo, was shocked to learn he had lost his Egyptian citizenship under the pretext of "acquiring foreign nationality without prior authorisation". | "I obtained French citizenship 17 years ago, but the Egyptian government only…

newarab (2024-09-10). What's driving Turkey's military escalation in Iraqi Kurdistan. newarab.com A recent intensification of Turkish airstrikes in the While Turkey has Last week alone, Kurdish officials confirmed that six civilians were killed…

newarab (2024-09-10). Algeria's Tebboune re-elected president for second term. newarab.com Algeria's incumbent President, More than 5.3 million people voted for Tebboune, accounting for "94.65 percent of the vote", ANIE head Mohamed Charfi told reporters. | Tebboune, 78, was heavily

newarab (2024-09-10). Egypt renews 'wrongful' detention of activist held for 5 years. newarab.com An Egyptian court "wrongfully" The Egyptian Network for Human Rights (ENHR) said in a Abu Shady had been arrested in June 2019 over his involvement in a…

newarab (2024-09-10). EU says has 'credible information' Iran sent missiles to Russia. newarab.com The US media outlets reported last week that Washington

newarab (2024-09-10). Health of jailed Jordan journalist Hassan Al-Zoubi deteriorates. newarab.com Al-Zoubi has complained about his diabetes while held in the overcrowded Marka Prison, located in the capital Amman, sources told Arabi21. | Tests showed an increase in enzymes in Al-Zoubi's kidneys, indicating that his diabetes is worsening. | Prison authorities have not responded to requests to his family's request to transfer him to Bab Al-Hawa pri…

newarab (2024-09-10). Paramilitary gunfire in Sudan city kills at least 30 people. newarab.com Paramilitary gunfire sounded in Sudan's southeastern city of Sennar is one of the few remaining cities in the state of the same name that is not yet controlled by the Residents on Monday told AFP there had been re…

newarab (2024-09-10). Thousands rally in Pakistan demanding for Imran Khan. newarab.com

newarab (2024-09-10). Trump and Harris tied on eve of televised presidential debate. newarab.com The US The latest polling confirms that

newarab (2024-09-10). UK to shut down Afghan embassy after Taliban warnings. newarab.com The In a Currently, dozens of embassies continue to operate, run…

newarab (2024-09-10). Ghassan Abu Sittah & the racist targeting of Palestinian doctors. newarab.com

newarab (2024-09-10). Banking on a New Authority. newarab.com

newarab (2024-09-10). Sisi's visit solidifies a new phase in Egypt and Turkey's ties. newarab.com

newarab (2024-09-10). In Egypt, electricity cost hikes now equal small apartment rent. newarab.com

newarab (2024-09-10). Gaza: Children's hair greying, falling out from shock and trauma. newarab.com Before The 12-year-old from Khan Younis would spend a lot of time with his friends, dreaming of one day playing for Real Madrid. | Now he rarely smiles, and his hair has started greying, the wire-like strands standing out starkly against his otherwise jet-black hair. | "His hair started to turn white from the intensity of fear and the continuous…

newarab (2024-09-10). Jordan heads to polls with focus on Gaza. newarab.com Jordanians went to the polls Tuesday in a parliamentary election amid It is the first vote since a 2022 reform increased the number of seats in the house, reserving more for women and lowering the minimum age for candidates. | Despite these efforts to modernise the legislature, voters and candidates said the Gaza war dominated the election. | Analysts predicted a high abstention rate, with Islamist candidates struggling to harness public anger over the de…

newarab (2024-09-10). Media City Qatar & Fadaat partner to boost media innovation. newarab.com September 9, 2024 – Doha, Qatar: Media City Qatar signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Fadaat Media Group, establishing a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing media infrastructure and local production capabilities in Qatar. The signing ceremony took place at Fadaat Studios in Lusail, bringing together senior leadership from both organizations. | The MoU sets the foundation for collaborative efforts between Media City Qatar and Fadaat Media Group to strengthen the media landscape in Qatar. Under this agreement, Media City Qatar will assist Fadaat in establishing and licensing companies, incentivi…

newarab (2024-09-10). Polio vaccine push moves to northern Gaza amid disruptions: WHO. newarab.com The third phase of a giant polio vaccination drive targeting children in After the first confirmed polio case in 25 years, a After covering central and southern Gaza, the campaign moved into its fi…

newarab (2024-09-10). UN envoy urges probe on sexual abuse of Palestinian detainees. newarab.com The United Nations representative on

newarab (2024-09-10). What to expect from the Harris-Trump US presidential debate. newarab.com

newarab (2024-09-10). The debate on child marriage in Iraq and what's really at stake. newarab.com In the past two months, heated debates have taken over Iraqi political and media scenes around a proposed Adopted in 1959, Law 188 of the Personal Status inscribed a set of laws, separate from the Civil Code…

newarab (2024-09-10). Germany's psychodrama runs deeper than AfD and the far-right. newarab.com

diegoramos718 (2024-09-10). 'Let's Just Fight': How Britain Prefers War Over Peace in Ukraine. scheerpost.com

diegoramos718 (2024-09-10). Report Details Ongoing Civilian Harm From Banned Cluster Bombs. scheerpost.com

diegoramos718 (2024-09-10). Where Can We Live? scheerpost.com

Editor (2024-09-10). Pro-Palestine Students, Faculty Sue UC Santa Cruz Over 'Unconstitutional' Ban. scheerpost.com

Editor (2024-09-10). The Quiet Rollout of Cop Cities Across the US Meets a Growing Resistance. scheerpost.com

A Guest Author (2024-09-10). Freedom Tunnel to Al-Aqsa Flood: Prisoners, Resistance and Liberation. workers.org Samidoun Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity Network posted this excerpted statement on Sept. 6, 2024. On September 6, we mark the third anniversary of the great Freedom Tunnel of September 6, 2021, in which six Palestinian prisoners — Mahmoud al-Ardah, Mohammed al-Ardah, Yousef Qadri, Ayham Kamamji, Munadil Nafa'at and Zakaria Zubeidi — . . . |

Joe Piette (2024-09-10). 'Gross human rights violations' at ICE detention center. workers.org Philadelphia When immigrants are picked up from their communities and eventually detained at Moshannon Valley Processing Center, Pennsylvania's largest Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention center, they are forced to endure "punitive, inhumane and dangerous conditions." The charge of "widespread human rights violations" was made in a report by the . . . |

Workers World staff (2024-09-10). Don't miss 'China at 75'. workers.org China at 75 — Changes Unseen in a Century is an event you do not want to miss! Taking place in-person in New York City on Sunday, Sept. 29, this event is also being live streamed. International Assemblies for Peace and Solidarity with China at 75, initiated by Friends of . . . |

Staff (2024-09-10). Woman killed in Ukrainian drone raid in Moscow Region — governor. rt.com Multiple residential buildings were damaged in the city of Ramenskoye, southeast of the Russian capital | Ukraine launched a drone raid on Moscow and its suburbs overnight involving at least 14 drones, officials said. The attack damaged several apartment buildings and resulted in at least one fatality and multiple injuries, according to Moscow Region Governor Andrey Vorobyov. | The governor initially said that "unfortunately, a 9-year-old child has died," after one of the drones struck a high-rise on Sportivny Proezd in the city of Ramenskoye, igniting a fire in multiple flats on the 11th and 12th floors. | Ho…

Editor (2024-09-10). Chilean police repress march to pay respect to those disappeared and/or assassinated during Pinochet dictatorship. mronline.org Thousands of Chileans were beaten and sprayed with high-pressure water guns while marching to pay tribute to the victims of the Augusto Pinochet dictatorship.

Editor (2024-09-10). Humans rescue Doomsday Glacier? mronline.org It was only 3 years ago when a group of distinguished climate scientists led by Erin C. Pettit (Oregon State University) said Thwaites Eastern Ice Shelf of the Thwaites Glacier/Antarctica, aka: Doomsday Glacier, could collapse "within as little as 5 years."

Editor (2024-09-10). The courage of Gisèle Pelicot. mronline.org The calculated and cruel violence suffered by Gisèle Pelicot has shaken the world to its core, yet her demand to make the trial public and shift the shame to the perpetrators of these acts, has inspired many.

albawaba (2024-09-10). China vs Saudi Arabia predicted lineups – World Cup Qualifying. albawaba.com Saudi Arabia travel to Beijing to take on China in third round of the 2026 World Cup qualifying on Tuesday.Match date: Tuesday, 10 September | Kick-off time: 12: 00 (GMT) | Venue: Beijing National StadiumChina vs Saudi Arabia predicted lineups: China possible XlWang Dalei; Yang Zexiang, Jiang Guangtai, Zhu Chenjie, Liu Yang; Xie Wenneng, Li Yuanyi, Jiang Shenglong, Xu Haoyang; Wu Lei, Zhang YuningSaudi Arabia possible XlMohammed Al-Owais; Hassan Tambakti, Ali Lajami, Awn Al-Saluli; Sultan Al-Ghannam, Abdullah Al-Khalbari, Musab Al-Juwayr, Saud Abdulhamid; Mohamed Kanno, Firas Al-Buraikan, Salem Al-Dawsari…

Guest Blogger (2024-09-10). VP Harris hasn't 'moderated' on climate issues — She doubles down on 'climate crisis' narrative, still supports net-zero policies that will harm grids, U.S. farming, and domestic energy. wattsupwiththat.com KamalaHarris hasn't "moderated" on climate issues. She doubles down on "climate crisis" narrative, still supports net-zero energy policies that will harm grid stability, agriculture, and all energy-related sectors. Nor does she regret her IRA vote.

The Independent (2024-09-10). How Uganda Cranes tamed Congo at Namboole. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | FUFA MEDIA | Uganda Cranes continued with their brillant start to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers after picking maximum points against Congo on Monday at Mandela National Stadium. In the game played under the floodlights and watched by a capacity crowd, Uganda secured a 2-0 win to compliment the 2-2 …

channelnewsasia (2024-09-10). Pope Francis to deliver state address in Singapore. channelnewsasia.com He will also meet President Tharman Shanmugaratnam and Prime Minister Lawrence Wong before attending mass and delivering the homily at the National Stadium later in the evening on Sep 12.

Charles Rotter (2024-09-10). Here's How One Biden-Appointed Judge's Ruling Could Bring Drilling in Gulf of Mexico to A Halt. wattsupwiththat.com Notably, oil produced in the Gulf of Mexico is less carbon-intensive than oil produced elsewhere; one May 2023 analysis commissioned by the National Ocean Industries Association (NOIA) found that oil extracted offshore in the Gulf of Mexico is 46% less carbon-intensive than the global average excluding the U.S. and Canada.

Guest Blogger (2024-09-10). Britain spending record £250m a month on electricity imports. wattsupwiththat.com Some 20pc of the grid's power needs were met through interconnectors with neighbouring countries during the second quarter of this year, according to energy company Drax.

Ken Jackson (2024-09-10). 9/11 Ceremony in Fayette Firefighters Park to Honor All Those Who Perished. urbancny.com Syracuse, NY- Wednesday, September 11, 2024, is the 23rd anniversary of a day that forever changed our nation. Thousands of innocent lives were lost, including many first responders. The City of Syracuse will hold a ceremony in Fayette Firefighters Park to honor all those who perished. Please join Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh, Onondaga County Executive J. Ryan McMahon, Syracuse Fire Chief Michael Monds, Syracuse Police Chief Joseph Cecile, and uniformed members of the Syracuse Fire and Police departments for this solemn event. The ceremony will begin promptly at 8: 30 a.m. with opening remarks. Chiefs Monds and Cecile…

Roger Chao (2024-09-10). POEM: Plastic Apocalypse. independentaustralia.net

Stephen Koukoulas (2024-09-10). The economic debate that Treasurer Chalmers has won. independentaustralia.net

Urban CNY News (2024-09-10). Notice Of Meetings Under The Open Meetings Law For The Justice Center Oversight Committee. urbancny.com September 11, 2024 Justice Center Oversight Committee meeting at Beauchamp Library The September 11, 2024 meeting of the Onondaga County/Syracuse Justice Center Oversight Committee will be held at Beauchamp Branch Library on 2111 South Salina Street in Syracuse, New York. The meeting begins at 5: 30. This notice is given to comply with the Open Meetings Law. DATED: September 9, 2024 M. Murphy (signed electronically) Montanette Murphy Onondaga County Office of Diversity & Inclusion…

Urban CNY News (2024-09-10). RFP #24-3510-002 County Of Onondaga — Lakefront Consulting Services for Town of Lysander. urbancny.com RFP #24-3510-002 for lakefront consulting services for town of Lysander for the Onondaga county department of planning is due October 4, 2024 at 3: 00 pm in the division of purchase. To request a copy of the proposal, please email — RFP@ONGOV.NET . Please Submit Proposals To: Daniel HammerDivision Of Purchase — 13th FloorJohn H Mulroy Civic Center421 Montgomery StreetSyracuse, NY 13202 Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay…

Vince Hooper (2024-09-10). UK Labour's Scrooge makeover. independentaustralia.net

Dale Webster (2024-09-10). ANZ reaches new low in breaching agreement over Katoomba closure. independentaustralia.net

marketing (2024-09-10). What Causes Food Cravings? And What Can We Do About Them? #What #Causes #Food #Cravings? #What #About #Them? #Vaccines #Pills #Doctor #Hospital #Pandemic. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Many of us try to eat more fruits and vegetables and less ultra-processed food. But why is sticking to your goals so hard? | High-fat, sugar-rich and salty foods are …

UMMID (2024-09-10). Stone Park, Digital Tree Plantation Drive — Makkah Civic Body Sets Example. ummid.com The Holy Makkah Municipality in two novel moves to contribute to climate goals have announced Digital Tree Plantation Initiative and establishment of Stone Park in its periphery.

Marina Yue Zhang (2024-09-10). The US and China must avoid dropping a 'Silicon Curtain'. scmp.com Both countries can pursue their technological goals without abandoning open markets and compromising global innovation.

GABIK (2024-09-10). Cape Town makes progress in delivering title deeds. sanews.gov.za Cape Town makes progress in delivering title deeds | Significant progress has been made towards the delivery of title deeds to qualifying residents, says the City of Cape Town.

Speaking during the handover of title deeds to qualifying residents in Elsies River, the City's MEC for Human Settlements, Carl Pophaim said approximately 12 000 title deeds need to be delivered to qualifying residents.

"The city is making significant progress towards reaching this goal, one title deed at a time. The city has made significant progress with its title deeds programme and over recent months, we have delivered ti…

presstv.ir (2024-09-10). Iran asserts Persian Gulf islands 'inseparable' parts of its territory. presstv.ir Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman slams as "repetitive, non-constructive and futile" the recent statement issued by the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council.

tn.ai (2024-09-10). Iran Refutes PGCC's Stances on Trio Islands, Joint Oil Field, Nuclear Activities. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Iranian Foreign Ministry rejected the sections of a recent statement by the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council (PGCC) of Ministers regarding three Iranian islands, Iran's peaceful nuclear program, and the Arash oil and gas field.

UMMID (2024-09-10). Maha NEET UG 2024: BAMS, BUMS, BHMS Admission Schedule Published. ummid.com The Maharashtra CET Cell has published on its official website medical2024.mahacet.org Maharashtra NEET UG 2024 Counselling (CAP Round) Schedule to be conducted for admission in BUMS, BAMS, BHMS (AYUSH courses Group B) for the year 2024-25.

UMMID (2024-09-10). From Gaza to Manipur, Valiant Teachers Continue Education in Conflict Zones. ummid.com These teachers deserve great appreciation for their inspiring commitment to their work today when we celebrate the Teachers' Day.

Gilbert Achcar (2024-09-10). Hypocrisy: The Conflict of Zionist Hawks and Vultures. internationalviewpoint.org What is the conflict within the Zionist power elite about? Do not believe that it is a conflict between hawks and doves as the Western media portrays it. Nay, do not even think that most of the Israeli masses who are demonstrating to demand an agreement leading to a new exchange of captives between their government and Hamas, are seeking to end the tragedy of Gaza and withdraw the occupation army from it. No, as we have repeatedly stressed, the Zionist army will not withdraw from the Strip a second time, since even the "moderates" in its ranks believe that a new withdrawal would mean a repeat of the same mistake.

Associated Press (2024-09-10). Israel says 'highly likely' army fire killed US-Turkish activist in West Bank. scmp.com The shooting of US-Turkish activist Aysenur Ezgi Eygi during a West Bank protest, has sparked international condemnation.

International Solidarity Movement (2024-09-10). Statement from the family of Ayşenur Eygi, US Citizen killed in West Bank. indybay.org Today our family and our community are in shock and grief, as we wrestle with the reality that our beloved Ayşenur Ezgi Eygi is gone. Like the olive tree she lay beneath where she took her last breaths, Ayşenur was strong, beautiful, and nourishing. Her presence in our lives was taken needlessly, unlawfully, and violently by the Israeli military.

Joseph Daher (2024-09-10). Israel, Not Iran or Hezbollah, Wants a Wider War. internationalviewpoint.org

Staff (2024-09-10). Tariq Ali on U.S. & U.K. Arming Israel's War on Gaza, Pakistan Protests & Macron's Embrace of the Right. democracynow.org We speak to acclaimed historian, activist and filmmaker Tariq Ali about Western governments' support for Israel's war on Gaza and popular protest in support of Palestine, which Ali calls the "biggest divide we've seen in politics almost since the Vietnam War." He argues that this division is "challenging the very nature of democracy" and the international rule of law. Ali also shares his analysis of South Asian politics — in Pakistan, where former Prime Minister Imran Khan has accused the United States of engineering his ouster, and in Bangladesh, where a student-le…

Farooq Tariq, Israel Dutra (2024-09-10). 'It's crucial to fight the far right in Pakistan and the region'. internationalviewpoint.org

ICRC (2024-09-10). Israel and the Occupied Territories: International Day of the Disappeared. icrc.org

MEE staff (2024-09-10). French prosecutor drops complaint against Israeli dual national accused of crimes in Gaza. middleeasteye.net French prosecutor drops complaint against Israeli dual national accused of crimes in Gaza | Anti-terrorism judge dismisses allegations of torture and barbarism committed by French-Israeli soldier based on insufficient evidence | | This handout picture released by the Israeli army on 28 August r…

albawaba (2024-09-10). "The Bibi Files" reveals Netanyahu's scandals and corruption, prompting him to block its screening. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – The Jerusalem District Court denied Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's plea on Monday to stop the disclosure of video pertaining to police investigations into allegations of corruption against him. The documentary "The Bibi Files," which will screen tomorrow night at the Toronto International Film Festival, will contain the film, which consists of recordings of conversations with Netanyahu, his wife Sara, and their son Yair.The recordings, which were recorded between 2016 and 2018, were gathered as part of the evidence to decide whether to bring charges against Netanyahu. The accusations, whic…

newleftreview (2024-09-10). Rashid Khalidi: The Neck and The Sword. newleftreview.org Rashid Khalidi and Tariq Ali discuss the political and intellectual history of the Palestinian national movement, its fraught entanglement with neighbouring Arab regimes, the realities of the 'peace process', Israel's grip on the Biden Administration and the strategic calculations—or miscalculations—of Hamas.

Fight Back! News. (2024-09-10). Milwaukee Unionists And Others Stand With Palestine During LaborFest 2024. popularresistance.org Milwaukee, WI — On Monday, September 2, the Milwaukee Area Labor Council (MALC) and other unions such as the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT) and the Milwaukee Teachers' Education Association (MTEA) hosted LaborFest, an annual celebration held in commemoration of Labor Day. Hundreds of workers and union supporters turned out for the occasion. | The first portion of the day's events saw the traditional mass march featuring rank-and-file workers mobilized by unions spanning the spectrum of organized labor, from trades workers to letter carriers to communications workers and everything in between.

CADTM, Christoph Sorg (2024-09-10). CADTM : what to do with the Financial sector and the Banks and, with the Sovereign Debt arbitration. cadtm.org Extract from "Social Movements and the Politics of Debt: Transnational Resistance against Debt on Three Continents"
| In this extract from his doctoral thesis, [1] Christoph Sorg summarises the CADTM's position on the financial sector and banks. This extract from the thesis corresponds to pages 184 to 186.
| As for financial sectors and national economies, CADTM has suggested a set of immediate (radical) Keynesian measures as well as the complete socialization of the banking sector (Fattorelli (…) | – | / | <...

CADTM, Christoph Sorg (2024-09-10). The Debt System: The CADTM's analyses and theoretical foundations. cadtm.org Extract from "Social Movements and the Politics of Debt: Transnational Resistance against Debt on Three Continents"
| In this extract from his doctoral thesis, Christoph Sorg begins by drawing a distinction between the CADTM and Eurodad, a European NGO specialising in debt and development financing. Christoph Sorg then focusses on the analyses produced by the CADTM. This extract from the thesis corresponds to pages 167 to 171.
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Collective, Development finance international (2024-09-10). The worst ever global debt crisis. cadtm.org

ecns.cn (2024-09-10). China rebuts so-called updated HK business advisory. ecns.cn China's Foreign Ministry on Monday rebutted the so-called updated Hong Kong business advisory released by the U.S. government, saying that the advisory is slandering the laws relevant to safeguarding the national security of Hong Kong and smearing Hong Kong's business environment.

ecns.cn (2024-09-10). Xi extends Teachers' Day greetings to teachers. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping has sent greetings to teachers and other people working in the education sector across the country at a national meeting on education held in Beijing from Monday to Tuesday.

ecns.cn (2024-09-10). Police training offered to enhance int'l cooperation. ecns.cn China will offer training to 3,000 law enforcement officials from various countries in the coming year, part of the country's efforts to strengthen international cooperation to tackle global security challenges.

ecns.cn (2024-09-10). China adds 744 drugs to reimbursement list. ecns.cn China has added 744 drugs to its national reimbursement drug list in the past six years in a bid to secure public access to key medications and reduce their financial burden, the National Healthcare Security Administration said on Tuesday.

WSWS (2024-09-10). Neo-fascist RN gives its marching orders to the incoming French government. wsws.org Top National Rally (RN) officials, who held back-channel talks with Macron, do not hide that they intend to dictate the policies of the incoming Macron-Barnier government.

WSWS (2024-09-10). Australian Labor government's international student cuts hit thousands of university jobs. wsws.org Major public universities have had their enrolment numbers slashed for 2025, particularly targeting those with the highest numbers of Chinese students.

WSWS (2024-09-10). Mpox cases on the rise in Canada. wsws.org Amid the World Health Organizations declaration of the a public health emergency of international concern, officials in Canada are hoping that existing therapies combined with targeted vaccination of at-risk populations can limit the spread of the disease.

WSWS (2024-09-10). Mpox cases on the rise in Canada. wsws.org Amid the World Health Organization's declaration of a public health emergency of international concern, officials in Canada are hoping that existing therapies combined with targeted vaccination of at-risk populations can limit the spread of the disease.

Claude Serfati (2024-09-10). State of the world: economic crisis and geopolitical rivalries. internationalviewpoint.org My interpretation of the current situation is based on the hypothesis that the global space is being transformed under the dual pressure of economic dynamics and geopolitical rivalries, the interactions between which differ according to historical circumstances. | – | / |

Collective (2024-09-10). Statement on Palestine. internationalviewpoint.org This solidarity statement was adopted by the 39th edition of the Fourth International youth camp in France in July 2024. | – | / |

Dan La Botz (2024-09-10). Harris Moves Right in Search of a Majority. internationalviewpoint.org

Dave Kellaway (2024-09-10). Labour — We Never Promised You a Rose Garden. internationalviewpoint.org Dave Kellaway responds to Britiish PM Keie Starmer's keynote speech – |

Gilbert Achcar (2024-09-10). Rivals in the Service of Empire: Abu Dhabi, Qatar and the United States. internationalviewpoint.org Abu Dhabi and Qatar are the two brother enemies of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). Their consanguinity is evinced in several areas. | – | / |

Jeunesses Anticapitalistes (2024-09-10). International youth camp a great success! internationalviewpoint.org France hosted the 39th International Youth Camp for the third year running. After a period when the number of participants was falling, the camp is getting a new lease of life! We had 230 young people, compared with 150 last year. We're aiming to beat that number next year! | – | / |

Zachary J. Patterson (2024-09-10). The Kenyan Uprising. internationalviewpoint.org More than two months after its government's controversial Finance Bill 2024 sparked widespread unrest, the flame of resistance remains bright across Kenya. The youth-led struggle—largely forged on social media platforms like X (formerly Twitter), TikTok, and WhatsApp by Generation-Z Kenyans—has ignited years of smoldering frustration into fresh demands for accountable governance, dignity, and justice. Following the government's cancellation of the bill, the rallying call shifted from #RejectFinanceBill2024 to #RutoMustGo—a shift from opposition to a tax increase that would disproportionately imp…

presstv.ir (2024-09-10). IAEA ready to hold talks with Iran soon: Grossi. presstv.ir The IAEA chief hopes to establish a constructive dialogue with the new Iranian president soon to yield real results.

presstv.ir (2024-09-10). Iran's top security official in Russia to attend BRICS security meeting. presstv.ir The secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council is in Russia to take part in a meeting of security officials of the BRICS group.

United World International (2024-09-10). Renewed tensions over the Zangezur Corridor: Why now? uwidata.com By Mehmet Akif Akƒ±ncƒ± Following a meeting between Iran's former president, Ebrahim Raisi, and Ilham Aliyev, the president of Azerbaijan, on the banks of the Aras River, many believed that the tensions between Iran and Azerbaijan over the Zangezur Corridor had finally subsided. It was thought that both sides were moving toward a joint project …

ICRC (2024-09-10). International Day of the Disappeared 2024: The challenge of coordinated action in Latin America. icrc.org

ICRC (2024-09-10). Jordan: International Day of the Disappeared: Supporting Syrian Families of Missing Persons. icrc.org

ICRC (2024-09-10). Missing persons must be searched for, their families must receive answers. icrc.org International Day of the Disappeared, 30 August 2024…

tvbrics (2024-09-10). Iran participates in the 37th Moscow International Book Fair. tvbrics.com This was announced by Iran's cultural attaché to Russia, Masoud Ahmadvand…

Alina Ramos Martin (2024-09-10). Inter-annual inflation grows in Panama. plenglish.com Panama City, Sep 10 (Prensa Latina) Up to last June, the inter-annual inflation in Panama, had a variation of 0,9%, in relation to the same stage of 2023, the National Institute of Statistics and Census (INEC) appreciated.

Alina Ramos Martin (2024-09-10). Puerto Rico condemns Washington's coup maneuvers in Honduras. plenglish.com San Juan, Sep 10 (Prensa Latina) The Nationalist Party of Puerto Rico-Libertarian Movement repudiated the maneuvers of the United States government aimed to overthrow the president of Honduras, Xiomara Castro.

Alina Ramos Martin (2024-09-10). Sessions of the Parliamentary Standing Committee begin in China. plenglish.com According to the Parliament's statement, among the issues to be reviewed were the draft National Defense Education Law and the amendment to the Statistics Law. | Chairman of the 14th NPC Standing Committee Zhao Leji led the first plenary meeting of the committee's 11th session. | The lawmakers reviewed the draft amendment to the National Defense Education Law, the draft of which highlights the need to more effectively incorporate military service education into national defense instruction on campus, among other stipulations. | At another point, the lawmakers deliberated on a draft amendment to the Law on Statis…

Ileana Ferrer Fonte (2024-09-10). Cambodia's National Assembly president to visit China. plenglish.com Sudary is responding to an invitation from Zhao Leji, Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, who will not only visit Beijing but will also make a working trip to Shanghai to meet with Huang Lixin, chairwoman of the Standing Committee of the Shanghai Municipal People's Congress, and tour the city's industrial zone. | Sources in the Cambodian legislature announced that the visit comes when the friendship between the two countries is growing and cooperation between the two parliaments has reached an unprecedented level. | During her sojourn in China, the Cambodian National Assembly pr…

marketing (2024-09-10). Social Media Is Like Sex Young People Need Education, Not Unrealistic Bans #Social #Media #Like #Young #People #Need #Education, #Unrealistic #Bans #Apple #Samsung #Google #AI #Chat #GPT #Cyber #Security. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | The federal government has committed to a national plan to ban children from social media. | Details are still scarce. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has acknowledged …

albawaba (2024-09-10). AirPods 4: new features to assist people with hearing challenges. albawaba.com ALBAWABA — Apple, the American multinational corporation and technology company, launched its new AirPods 4 yesterday at the annual conference. The latest AirPods introduce new features with the ability to help people with hearing losses and challenges. Moreover, users of the new iPhone 16 will have access to a new medical audio test developed by the company.New AirPods 4: The company stated that the new software update for the latest AirPods will include an audio test to measure hearing levels in decibels. The AirPods 4 are designed to function as a hearing aid, while also enhancing sounds during fa…

albawaba (2024-09-10). Mohammed bin Rashid launches Dubai National University with $1.22 billion investment. albawaba.com ALBAWABA — Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates, announced the launch of Dubai National University with an investment of $1.22 billion (AED 4.5 billion).Dubai National University: The new Dubai National University aims to develop Dubai's position as a global hub for higher education and scientific research. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum envisions the new university becoming one of the top 50 young universities globally within the next decade.$1.22 billion investment: Dubai National University is part of the Dubai Social Agenda 33, that repre…

yenisafak (2024-09-10). 'Hak-hukuk' dersi veren Batƒ±lƒ± àºlkelerin iklim ikiyàºzlàºl຃üàº. yenisafak.com Climate Rights International (CRI) tarafƒ±ndan hazƒ±rlanan bir rapor, Avustralya, Almanya, Fransa, Hollanda, ƒ∞sveàß, Birle≈üik Krallƒ±k ve ABD'de iklim aktivistlerine yà∂nelik giderek artan sert muameleyi ortaya koydu. | Rapor, bu bazƒ± Kàºresel Kuzey àºlkelerindeki baskƒ±larƒ±n, (uzun hapis cezalarƒ±, à∂nleyici tutuklamalar ve taciz de dahil olmak àºzere) ifade à∂zgàºrl຃üàº, toplanma ve dernek kurma haklarƒ±nƒ± koruma kon…

Chris Houston (2024-09-10). The Urgent Need for Peace in Sudan. counterpunch.org Last month, the International Rescue Committee, described the crisis in Sudan as the top global humanitarian emergency. On August 28, Lawrence O'Donnell described the war in Sudan as the "least reported humanitarian crisis on the planet". Levon Sevunts is a former journalist who works for the UN refugee agency, UNHCR. He had recently returned from

Linda Pentz Gunter (2024-09-10). A Nuclear Crisis at Kursk? counterpunch.org The trouble with nuclear technology, of any kind really, is that it depends on sensible and even intelligent decisions being made by supremely fallible human beings. The consequences of even a simple mistake are, as we have already seen with Chornobyl, catastrophic. To add to the danger, nuclear technology also relies on other seemingly elusive

Mike Garrity (2024-09-10). Old Growth Logging Challenged in Bitterroot National Forest. counterpunch.org The Gold Butterfly logging and burning project, east of Corvallis, Montana, is in wolverine and grizzly bear habitat and bull trout critical habitat in the Sapphire Mountains on the Bitterroot National Forest. The Alliance for the Wild Rockies and Native Ecosystems Council filed a lawsuit on September 9th against the Bitterroot National Forest seeking to

The Independent (2024-09-10). New A-Level curriculum rollout now expected next year. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Education and Sports has finally given the green light to the development of a new A-Level competence-based curriculum. Sources from the Ministry of Education headquarters have revealed that Education Minister Janet Kataha Museveni has allowed the National Curriculum Development Centre to proceed with the development of …

The Independent (2024-09-10). David Ogong appointed new NSSF Board chair. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Minister of Gender, Labour, and Social Development Betty Amongi has appointed a new Board of Directors for the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) for a 3-year term effective September 01, 2024. David Ogong has been appointed the new chairperson, succeeding Peter Kimbowa whose 3-year tenure elapsed on …

The Independent (2024-09-10). Uganda selected to host ICC Challenge League B. independent.co.ug KAMPALA, Uganda | Xinhua | Uganda has been selected to host the International Cricket Council (ICC) Challenge League B from November 4 to 16 in Kampala and Entebbe. The Challenge League B is a qualification pathway for the 2027 ICC World Cup, which will be hosted by Zimbabwe, South Africa and Namibia. Uganda Cricket Association …

channelnewsasia (2024-09-10). China slaps lifetime football bans on 43 over gambling, match-fixing. channelnewsasia.com International midfielder Son Jun-ho returned to South Korea in March this year after being held in China since May 2023.

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-09-10). (VIDEO) Mayo Clinic expert answers questions about mpox. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Microscopic image of monkeypox virus particles. The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared mpox, previously called monkeypox, a public health emergency of international concern. Dr. Matthew Binnicker, director of the Clinical Virology Laboratory at Mayo Clinic, says that means that there are significant enough cases and severity of disease in Africa with potential for the virus to spread to other countries that WHO felt it was appropriate to raise the level of awareness and concern…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-09-10). How to talk with someone grieving a suicide loss. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Editors note: September is National Suicide Prevention Month In 2021, suicide was the 11th leading cause of death in the U.S., claiming the lives of more than 48,000 people — nearly double the number of homicides. People of all ages, ethnicities and backgrounds choose to end their own lives. That means that people of all ages, ethnicities and backgrounds may be affected by suicide. When learning that a loved one, friend, neighbor, work colleague or child has…

Margaux Hourigat (2024-09-10). Programme Officer in The Hague – Fixed term part-time (50 %) contract for 5 months. fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) is an international non-governmental organisation (NGO) composed of 188 national human rights organisations from 116 countries. FIDH is a nonpartisan, non-sectarian, apolitical, and not for profit organisation. Since 1922, FIDH has been defending all human rights — civil, political, economic, social, and cultural — as set out in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. FIDH's International Secretariat is composed of around 70 employees, (…) | – |

Maxime Duriez (2024-09-10). Kyrgyzstan: Respect and restore civic space. fidh.org Once known as the "island of democracy" in Central Asia, Kyrgyzstan has recently adopted a number of laws and practices severely curtailing civic space, including a Russia-style "foreign representatives" law, which drastically tightens control over foreign-funded human rights organisations. On the occasion of the Independence Day of Kyrgyzstan, the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH), its Kyrgyz member organisation, Bir Duino-Kyrgyzstan, and the Coalition for Equality reiterate (…) | – |

Human Rights Watch (2024-09-10). Angola: President Signs Laws Curtailing Speech, Association. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Angolan President Joà£o Lourenàßo in Lisbon, Portugal on April 26, 2024. | © 2024 Photo by Horacio Villalobos#Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images | (Johannesburg) — Angolan President Joà£o Lourenco has signed into law two bills that fail to meet international human rights standards and will severely restrict freedoms of the media, expression, and association, Human Rights Watch said today.Angola's National Assembly approved the Bill on the Crimes of Vandalism of Public Goods and Services on July 18, 2024, which provides prison terms of up to 25 years for people w…

Human Rights Watch (2024-09-10). Libya: Slow Flood Recovery Failing Displaced Survivors. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Rescuers and relatives of victims set up tents in front of collapsed buildings in Derna, Libya, September 18, 2023. | © 2023 Muhammad J. Elalwany/AP Photo | (Amman) — Libyan authorities are failing to provide adequate compensation and reconstruction support a year after devastating floods wrecked the eastern Libyan city of Derna and left thousands dead or missing, Human Rights Watch said today. Armed groups have yet to face accountability for emergency response failures that prevented people from seeking safety. The slow recovery and lack of a national response plan is having…

sputnikglobe (2024-09-10). US House Passes Three Bills Targeting China. sputnikglobe.com WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The US House of Representative passed a series of bills to address economic and national security issues related to China, including to counter alleged malign influence efforts and deter aggression towards Taiwan.

tn.ai (2024-09-10). Iran's Security Chief in Russia for BRICS Meeting. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council Ali Akbar Ahmadian has traveled to Russia's St. Petersburg to take part in a meeting of BRICS security officials.

United World International (2024-09-10). Renewed tensions over the Zangezur Corridor: Why now? unitedworldint.com Tehran's reasons to object to the corridor and the future of the tensions. By Mehmet Akif Akƒ±ncƒ± Following a meeting between Iran's former president, Ebrahim Raisi, and Ilham Aliyev, the president of Azerbaijan, on the banks of the Aras River, many believed that the tensions between Iran and Azerbaijan over the Zangezur Corridor had finally …

presstv.ir (2024-09-10). Funeral of Palestinian teenager killed in Israel West Bank raid. presstv.ir Mourners gather for the funeral of 16-year-old Palestinian teenager Lujain Osama Musleh.

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WSWS (2024-09-10). Sri Lankan presidential candidates silent over the threat of WWIII. wsws.org The Socialist Equality Party opposes the direct and indirect support of Sri Lanka's ruling and opposition parties for the US-led imperialist war agenda and urges the working class to do the same.

yenisafak (2024-09-10). Narin Gàºran cinayetinde yeni geli≈üme: ƒ∞tirafà߃± Nevzat Bahtiyar tutuklandƒ±. yenisafak.com Merkez Baƒülar ilàßesinin Tav≈üantepe Mahallesi'nde 21 Aƒüustos'ta kaybolan ve 8 Eylàºl'de Eƒüertutmaz Deresi'nde cansƒ±z bedenine ula≈üƒ±lan Narin Gàºran'ƒ±n à∂làºmàºne ili≈ükin Diyarbakƒ±r Cumhuriyet Ba≈üsavcƒ±lƒ±ƒüƒ±nca yàºràºtàºlen soru≈üturma sàºràºyor. Soru≈üturma kapsamƒ±nda gà∂zaltƒ±na alƒ±nan aralarƒ±nda Narin…

yenisafak (2024-09-10). Narin'e acƒ± veda: Mahalleden arkada≈ülarƒ± mezarƒ±nƒ± ziyaret etti. yenisafak.com Diyarbakƒ±r Baƒülar ilàßesi kƒ±rsal Tav≈üantepe Mahallesi'nde 21 Aƒüustos'ta kaybolan 8 ya≈üƒ±ndaki Narin Gàºran'ƒ±n cansƒ±z bedeni arama àßalƒ±≈ümalarƒ±nƒ±n 19'uncu gàºnàºnde Eƒüertutmaz Deresinde bulunmu≈ütu. | Dàºn mahallesindeki mezarlƒ±kta defnedilen Gàºran'ƒ± Türkiye yalnƒ±z bƒ±rakmadƒ±. Bugàºn, mahalledeki bazƒ± kƒ&pl…

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2024-09-07: News Headlines

Pressenza New York (2024-09-07). Muhammad Yunus Has Read The Writing On The Wall. pressenza.com Commemorating the Monsoon Revolution by the students who deposed Prime Minister Shiekh Hasina, the Nobel laureate Dr Muhammad Yunus made a scornful remark. He told Delhi to shut Hasina's mouth while living in exile in India. | In an interview with the Indian news agency PTI, Dr Yunus also gave a message that the Iron Lady would be extradited to Bangladesh to face the music of justice for the deaths of more than nearly a thousand students and youths during the July massacre, the enforced disappearance, extrajudicial deaths of opponents and critics. | "She [Hasina] has to be brought back, or the people of Banglades…

Sharmila Devi (2024-09-07). World Report] India facing largest Chandipura virus outbreak in 20 years. thelancet.com 245 suspected cases have been reported. The virus mainly affects children and can cause encephalitis, coma, and death. Sharmila Devi reports.

Taranand Singh, Dinesh Kumar (2024-09-07). Correspondence] Perinatal risk in India's Scheduled Tribes. thelancet.com Perinatal health care is concerned with the survival of the mother and newborn, and is a sensitive indicator of population growth and socioeconomic development. Perinatal health is linked to maternal conditions and their effects on newborns, spans from 22 completed weeks of gestation to 7 days post-delivery, and is crucial for maternal and neonatal health, with common conditions including preterm birth complications and birth trauma.1 India has 705 Scheduled Tribes with a population of 104 million people constituting 8 ∑6% of the total population (2011 census).

The Lancet (2024-09-07). Editorial] The structural roots of violence against female health workers. thelancet.com On the night of Aug 8, 2024, a 31-year-old female trainee doctor was raped and murdered towards the end of a 36-h shift at a hospital in Kolkata, India. A male civic volunteer has been arrested for the crime, the shocking nature of which motivated the Indian Medical Association (IMA) to call for a national strike. Much of the coverage has focused on the incident as an example of attacks on health workers. Globally, health workers experience high rates of workplace violence, with up to 62% of health workers suffering physical violence or non-physical violence at some point.

newarab (2024-09-07). Indian plane makes emergency landing in Turkey after bomb threat. newarab.com A flight operated by Indian Two bomb disposal experts and one search dog were continuing to search the aircraft, Yerlikaya said, adding…

Paramjit Singh (2024-09-07). Peasants and Politics in Neoliberal India: The 2020-21 Peasant Movement. cadtm.org

presstv.ir (2024-09-07). Floods kill 15 in India after heavy rains. presstv.ir

geo.tv (2024-09-07). Schools closed in restive Indian state after rocket attack. geo.tv Police personnel and locals stand near the remains of a missile after it struck in Moirang, Manipur, India, September 6, 2024. — ReutersMUMBAI: Schools were ordered shut from Saturday in the restive Indian state of Manipur after a rocket attack by insurgents killed a civilian and…

UMMID (2024-09-07). Refrain from painting everyone as Islamist: Yunus to Modi Govt. ummid.com Muhammad Yunus, head of Bangladesh Interim Government, Thursday asked the Narendra Modi government in India to refrain from painting everyone as Islamist.

noemail (2024-09-07). Sky-High Terror: The Story of the IC-814 Hijacking. devdiscourse.com The sun had just set on a winter day when a grave situation started unfolding in the sky. Indian Airlines flight IC 814 from Kathmandu to Delhi was hijacked, a shocking event unknown to most but a handful of officials and reporters.

noemail (2024-09-07). Vinayaka Chathurthi Festivities Sweep South India. devdiscourse.com Vinayaka Chathurthi was marked with religious fervour and gaiety across South India on Saturday, with prominent leaders, including Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, joining the celebrations in various states.

noemail (2024-09-07). Dholera SIR Attracts Massive Investments in Realty from Northern Investors. devdiscourse.com Dholera Special Investment Region (SIR) in Gujarat is experiencing an influx of substantial annual investments in real estate, ranging from Rs 2,000 to 3,000 crore. According to a prominent realty developer, investors primarily from Northern India are keenly acquiring land and plots in the area.

noemail (2024-09-07). India Surpasses China in MSCI Emerging Markets Index Weightage. devdiscourse.com India has surpassed China in terms of its weightage in the MSCI Emerging Markets Investable Market Index (MSCI EM IMI), according to Morgan Stanley data for September 2024.

noemail (2024-09-07). RBI Fines Three Non-Banking Financial Companies for Regulatory Violations. devdiscourse.com The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed monetary penalties on three non-banking financial companies for non-compliance with its directions concerning housing finance. According to an official RBI statement released on Friday, fines of Rs 5 lakh each were levied on Godrej Housing Finance Limited and Aadhar Housing Finance Limited, with an additional Rs 3.5 lakh penalty on the Housing and Urban Development Corporation Limited.

noemail (2024-09-07). India Celebrates Ganesh Chaturthi with Festive Fervor and Messages of Unity. devdiscourse.com Shri Ganesh Mandir Tekdi in Nagpur marked the commencement of Ganesh Chaturthi with traditional morning 'aarti' and prayers on Saturday. This temple, which has a heritage of about 250 years, is famed for its self-existent deity, believed to grow over time.

UMMID (2024-09-07). India's (Dismal) Performance in Olympics 2024. ummid.com All ruling parties of India must think and unite in order to come out with a policy to strengthen our rural and urban sports strength.

hindustantimes (2024-09-07). Canada Becoming A Gang Haven? Lawrence Bishnoi Gang Targets AP Dhillon In Trudeau's Country | HT. hindustantimes.com Canada's peaceful image is under threat as violent gang wars and anti-India activities surge. From shootings outside Punjabi singer AP Dhillon's home to cross-border gang violence, discover how Canada has become a haven for Punjabi gangsters. What does this mean for Canada's future, and how will it impact relations with India?

UMMID (2024-09-07). Supreme Court for pan-India guidelines to stop 'bulldozer actions'. ummid.com The Supreme Court of India Monday September 02, 2024 gave indication of framing a nationwide guidelines to stop 'bulldozer actions' fast becoming a norm in various states, especially the ones ruled by the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP).

UMMID (2024-09-07). One thing Indian Muslims need to do in these testing times. ummid.com Indian Muslims in these times, instead of looking at the hostile government's largesse, can shoulder the task of improving the education level of the community.

UMMID (2024-09-07). Caste Inequality and Untouchability in India – Historical Perspective. ummid.com The issue of caste has been the core issue in strengthening of Hindu right wing politics.

newleftreview (2024-09-07). Radhika Desai: Peak Hindutva? newleftreview.org As Modi's BJP loses its overall majority, Radhika Desai examines the part played by India's capitalist conglomerates in his rise—and the contradictions on which their strategy has foundered. The economic crisis of the parched countryside as brake on Hindutva's forward march.

sputnikglobe (2024-09-07). India Successfully Test-Launches Agni-4 Ballistic Missile. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – India is armed with Agni-1 ballistic missiles with a range of 700 kilometers (435 miles), Agni-2 with a range of 2,000 kilometers, Agni-3 and Agni-4 with a range from 2,500 to 3,500 kilometers and Agni-5 with a range of more than 5,000 kilometers.

teleSUR, idg, JCM (2024-09-07). Narendra Modi celebra su victoria en las elecciones generales. telesurtv.net Narendra Modi necesitará el apoyo de otros partidos para gobernar, algo inédito en sus anteriores mandatos.

noemail (2024-09-07). PM Modi Swiftly Responds with Rs 3,300 Crore Relief for Flood-Hit Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. devdiscourse.com Andhra Pradesh BJP spokesperson Lanka Dinakar expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the quick release of Rs 3,300 crore in aid for flood-hit areas in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.

UMMID (2024-09-07). Modi as Global Mediator: A Pigmy's Dream to Catch Moon. ummid.com Narendra Modi continues to nurse the ambition of lifting himself up from the self-appointed position of a global mediator to the authoritarian position of a global arbiter — Vishwa Guru.

noemail (2024-09-07). Harsh Tyagi and Kavya Gupta Lead East Delhi Riders to Thrilling Victory in DPL T20 Semi-Final. devdiscourse.com East Delhi Riders secured a sensational four-wicket triumph over North Delhi Strikers in a rain-affected semi-final of the Delhi Premier League (DPL) T20 at Arun Jaitley Stadium. The late innings heroics of Harsh Tyagi and Kavya Gupta powered East Delhi Riders to victory, setting the stage for a Sunday final against either South Delhi Superstarz or Purani Dilli 6.

UMMID (2024-09-07). IIT Delhi Abu Dhabi collaborates with Emirates' top universities. ummid.com IIT Delhi Abu Dhabi Monday September 02, 2024 announced collaborations with United Arab Emirates' top universities.

hindustantimes (2024-09-07). American Citizen Shot Dead By Israeli Army During West Bank Protest | Aysenur Ezgi Eygi | IDF | Gaza. hindustantimes.com An American activist was killed by Israeli Army on September 6, reports Anadolu Agency. The report identified the killed woman as 26-year-old Aysenur Ezgi Eygi. The incident reportedly happened in town of Beita in West Bank's Nablus district. Watch for more.

hindustantimes (2024-09-07). With Gaza War Still On, Netanyahu To Fight Another Battle? Israeli Minister Wants West Bank Invasion. hindustantimes.com Israel's National Security Minister, Itamar Ben Gvir, reportedly wrote a letter to Prime Minister Netanyahu urging him to expand the war goals. Ben Gvir emphasised the need to defeat Hamas not just in Gaza but also in the West Bank, calling for militant groups in Judea and Samaria to be targeted. Watch for more.

hindustantimes (2024-09-07). IDF To Invade Lebanon? Israeli Army Chief's Big Hint On Action Against Hezbollah After Rocket Blitz. hindustantimes.com Israeli Army Chief on Sep 6 warned Hezbollah amid near-daily rocket barrage from Lebanon. Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi said the military is "very focused" on fighting Hezbollah. IDF also claimed to have carried out a drill simulating fighting in Lebanon. Earlier in the day, IDF said it hit several Hezbollah buildings in Lebanon's Aitaroun. Watch for more.

hindustantimes (2024-09-07). Ben Gvir Faces Anger Of Israelis, Kicked Out Of Tel Aviv Beach Amid 'Murderer' Chants | Gaza War. hindustantimes.com Israel's far-right national security minister, Ben Gvir, was confronted by a group of angry Israeli citizens at a beach in Tel Aviv on September 7. Videos posted on social media showed Israelis calling Gvir "a murderer and terrorist" and accusing him of the killing of hostages in Gaza. Watch this video to know what all happened to Ben Gvir.

hindustantimes (2024-09-07). Tehran Watching? Biden Warns Netanyahu Of Pulling Out Warships From Mideast Amid Iran Attack Delay. hindustantimes.com The U.S. has reportedly warned Israel that its aircraft carriers cannot remain in the region indefinitely. According to the Times of Israel, the U.S. has urged Israel to reduce tensions to avoid extending the military presence of its warships. Meanwhile, Washington has also reportedly opposed the potential dismissal of Israel's Defense Minister, Yoav Gallant, expressing satisfaction with the cooperation they've had with him so far.

hindustantimes (2024-09-07). Huge Embarrassment For NATO! Member Nation Reveals It Citizens Are Fighting In Ukraine War For Putin. hindustantimes.com EU State Lithuania made a big admission amid raging Russia-Ukraine war. Lithuanian Defense Minister admitted its citizens are fighting in the war on Russia's side. Laurynas Kasciunas accused the citizens of conducting crimes against the state and warned of prosecution. Watch for more.

hindustantimes (2024-09-07). Putin Aide's Explosive Claim On Ukraine's Kursk Incursion; 'The Only Intention Was To…' | Watch. hindustantimes.com Russia's First Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, Dmitry Polyansky, has said that the purpose of 'Zelensky's gamble in Kursk region' was to draw the United States and NATO into the 'direct conflict with Russia'. Russia's first deputy UN envoy went on to say that despite the AFU's breakthrough in the Kursk region, the pace of the Russian troops' advance in the combat zone on Ukrainian territory had increased. He added that the initial aim of the incursion was to seize the Kursk Nuclear Power Plant and try to blackmail Russia with its seizure. The Putin aide also claimed that Ukraine is now like a private m…

hindustantimes (2024-09-07). Russia Kills, Wounds Hundreds Of NATO Nation Fighters In Ukraine? Surprise Attack On 'Training' Base. hindustantimes.com The Russian Defence Ministry said on September 6 that it attacked Ukraine's 179th joint training centre in Poltava in a strike on September 3rd. Sputnik, citing sources, reported that about 500 Ukrainian soldiers, including mercenaries of NATO nations like France, Germany, Poland, and Sweden, were either killed or wounded in Russia's attack.

hindustantimes (2024-09-07). Zelensky 'Brazenly' Asks For More Money Minutes After US Defence Chief Announces $250 Million Aid. hindustantimes.com US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin on Sep 6 said that Washington will provide $250 million in new military aid for Ukraine as Kyiv faces advancing Russian forces in the east. The announcement was made in Germany as Zelensky met with top United States military leaders and more than 50 partner nations. He added that the meeting was taking place during a "dynamic moment" in Kyiv's fight against Russia. Watch this video for all the details.

UMMID (2024-09-07). Hindu student 'mistaken for cow smuggler' shot dead in Haryana. ummid.com A Hindu student in Haryana's Faridabad, identified as Aryan Mishra, has been chased in a car and killed by 'cow vigilantes' who mistook him for a cattle smuggler.

newleftreview (2024-09-07). Sanjay Subrahmanyam: Blood and Bombast. newleftreview.org Sanjay Subrahmanyam on Vinayak Chaturvedi, Hindutva and Violence and Janaki Bakhle, Savarkar and the Making of Hindutva. Intellectual biographies of Hindu nationalism's Mazzini-inspired theoretician.

noemail (2024-09-07). Wrestlers' Political Moves Stir Controversy. devdiscourse.com The political landscape in Haryana saw a dramatic twist as prominent wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia joined the Congress party on Friday. This move has drawn sharp criticism from BJP leaders, with Haryana Assembly Speaker Gian Chand Gupta alleging that former Chief Minister and Congress leader Bhupinder Singh Hooda had orchestrated Vinesh Phogat's protest at Jantar Mantar.

CADTM (2024-09-07). Alarming development: Rights activists, including a young woman, face blasphemy charges in Pakistani-administered Kashmir. cadtm.org

Garry Weare (2024-09-07). Kashmir: A Journey Through History. fairobserver.com In late spring, Kashmir appears as a vast inland lake. Rustic villages rise as islands above rice paddies flooded by the spring snowmelt. The views from Pir Panjal Pass afford a breathtaking panorama that extends across the entire Vale of Kashmir. Tiny settlements nestle in pristine oak and conifer forests that merge with alpine meadows…

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Noor Fatima (2024-09-07). Female Bengal tiger dies in Karachi Zoo. gnnhd.tv KMC officials said that a female Bengal tiger lives between 18 and 20 years…

Noor Fatima (2024-09-07). CTD Punjab arrest 33 terrorists in IBOs. gnnhd.tv CTD is committed to rooting out the scourge of terrorism, pursuing the goal of a safe Punjab…

noemail (2024-09-07). Indore-Jabalpur Express Derails Near Jabalpur Station, No Injuries Reported. devdiscourse.com Two coaches of the Indore-Jabalpur Overnight Express derailed near Jabalpur Railway Station in Madhya Pradesh around 5: 50 am on Saturday, an official reported. The train was en route from Indore to platform number six at Jabalpur Railway Station, with the incident occurring approximately 150 meters from the platform.

UMMID (2024-09-07). Himachal passes bill tightening noose around MLAs who defect. ummid.com In an unprecedented move the Himachal Pradesh Assembly Wednesday (September 04, 2024) passed a Bill tightening noose around the MLAs who defect and change parties.

presstv.ir (2024-09-07). Funeral of Qassam members killed in Israeli strike on Jenin held. presstv.ir Mourners take part in the funeral of two members of Hamas' armed wing.

albawaba (2024-09-07). "We Are Gaza": Hamas releases video with "Tilk Qadiyyah" Song summarizing 335 days of war. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Al-Qassam Brigades released a video today, Friday, titled "We Are Gaza," summarizing 335 days of military achievements by the brigades on the battlefield, set to the tune of the song That Cause by Cairokee.The video begins with a clip of the military spokesman for Al-Qassam Brigades, Abu Ubaida, speaking about Gaza and its enduring strength, saying: "We are Gaza with its sky, air, sea, and sand, which will remind you time and again that it is a graveyard for invaders and a bottomless pit for occupiers throughout the ages."The video continues to show continuous targeting of tanks and fortified buildings…

newarab (2024-09-07). Israeli forces kill US citizen in W. Bank with 'gunshot to head'. newarab.com A Palestinian hospital official said on Friday that a US citizen died from a "gunshot in the head" in the occupied The activist was identified as Aysenur Ezgi Eygi, a 27-year-old US national of Turkish origin, Nablus Governor Ghassan Daghlas told The New Arab's Arabic language site Al-Araby Al-Jadeed. | She was described as an "American activist" by the director of the Rafidia Hospital, Fouad Nafaa, who also confirmed that she had arrived at the…

newarab (2024-09-07). Hollywood stars call for US arms embargo on Israel amid Gaza war. newarab.com

newarab (2024-09-07). Israeli killing of American-Turkish activist condemned worldwide. newarab.com Eygi was killed while taking part in a protest near Nablus, after being shot in the head by Israeli forces trying to forcibly disperse the protest. An autopsy report published on Saturday confirmed that the activist was killed by an Israeli sniper's bullet t…

newarab (2024-09-07). US caution Israel that naval forces can't protect them 'forever'. newarab.com US officials warned Israel that The comments came amid continued fears of escalations between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon. | According to Channel 13, a message was sent to Israel informing them that tensions with Hezbollah and Iran need to be reduced at some stage as "the [US] aircraft carriers will not be able to stay in the area…

newarab (2024-09-07). Lebanon's ex-bank governor 'broke down in tears' during arrest. newarab.com In a bid to avoid public embarrassment, Salameh draped a jacket over his wrists to conceal the handcuffs as he was escorted by police, according to witness and a leaked photograph. | Salameh, who led the bank for nearly three decades before steppi…

Robert E MacLaren (2024-09-07). Comment] Gene therapy in the early stages of retinal degeneration. thelancet.com Inherited retinal diseases represent a significant cause of untreatable blindness in young people in high-income countries and are therefore a high priority for clinical research.1 Leber congenital amaurosis was first described in 18692 and is a cause of childhood blindness that often results from deficiencies of genes encoding proteins of the visual cycle. The guanylate cyclase enzyme encoded by GUCY2D—also known as RetGC1—has a key role in catalysing the synthesis of cyclic guanosine monophosphate (cGMP), a ligand that opens cyclic nucleotide gated sodium channels in the photoreceptor.

newarab (2024-09-07). Haunted by the rubble: Morocco's quake survivors PTSD struggle. newarab.com The earthquake that struck the country a year ago has never stopped here in the Atlas Mountains. | In Ounayen, a village nestled in these mountains, people, buildings, and objects still carry the memories of the death and destruction that hit the area on 8 September 2023, killing more than 2,900 people. | "For me, the quake has never stopped. I still see it and feel it every day," says Omar Ouzart, a villager, sitting outside in the heat in front of his plastic tent. | Omar pulled six members of his family from under the rubble, including his mother and sister. The recollections of their bodies become more mac…

diegoramos718 (2024-09-07). Israeli Forces Reportedly Kill US Human Rights Activist With 'Deliberate Shot to the Head'. scheerpost.com

Caitlin A. Johnstone (2024-09-07). The West truly doesn't see Palestinians as human. mronline.org You never see the dehumanization of Palestinians in western society exhibited so clearly as when something bad happens to Israelis during the genocidal assault on Gaza.

newarab (2024-09-07). Family demands independent probe into Israel killing of American. newarab.com The family of a Aysenur Ezgi Eygi, 26, was "shot in the head" while participating in a demonstration in Beita in "Her p…

newarab (2024-09-07). Gaza: Israeli strikes kill 13 as polio vaccinations resume. newarab.com At least 13 Palestinians were killed and 15 wounded in Israeli strikes on a school sheltering refugees and a residential building in At least eight of the dead were in refugee tents at Halima al-Sa'diyya School in In a separate incident, five Palestinians were killed in an Israeli strike on a residential b…

newarab (2024-09-07). Gaza: Polio vaccination drive for children enters second phase. newarab.com The Medical workers pointed out that while the children were being protected from polio, they were still at risk of being killed and injured by indiscriminate Israeli bombardment, which has so far killed at least 40,…

newarab (2024-09-07). Jordan FM: Displacement of Palestinians will be 'act of war'. newarab.com Ayman Safadi accussed Israel of "waging another war" in reference to Israel's

newarab (2024-09-07). New sexual abuse claim against Palestinian in Israeli jail. newarab.com

newarab (2024-09-07). Trump tells Jewish voters Israel would be 'gone' under Harris. newarab.com US presidential hopeful Speaking to a crowd of Jewish Republican voters, Trump claimed that a presidency under

newarab (2024-09-07). UN investigator accuses Israel of Gaza 'starvation campaign'. newarab.com

newarab (2024-09-07). Algeria's aging president expected to win 'fixed' elections. newarab.com Algerians head to the polls Saturday to cast votes for president and determine who will govern their gas-rich North African nation — five years after

newarab (2024-09-07). Egyptian MB members 'silenced' during Sisi's Turkey visit. newarab.com Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi's historic "Muslim Brotherhood leaders were clearly ordered to keep silent about Sisi and the visit or else they would face grave consequences," an Egyptian security official told The New Arab on condi…

newarab (2024-09-07). Hamas releases Gaza before and after video to tune of indie band. newarab.com The video, which lasts around a minute and a half, opens with ariel footage of the besieged enclave before the war then goes to show tunnels and dead I…

newarab (2024-09-07). Iraq deal would see hundreds of troops withdraw in first year. newarab.com The The plan, which has been broadly agreed but requires a final go-ahead from both capitals and an announcement date, would see hundreds of troops leave by September 2025, with the remainder departing by the end of 2026, the sources said. | "We have an ag…

newarab (2024-09-07). Libya's coast guard intercepts 64 Europe-bound migrants. newarab.com The boat was carrying 64 migrants and was intercepted Friday off the northwestern town of Sirte, according to the town's coast guard unit. | It posted images on Facebook showing dozens of migrants, including at least one woman and a child, upon their return. The coast guard also set the mi…

newarab (2024-09-07). Man charged over alleged plot to attack New York Jewish center. newarab.com A Pakistani citizen living in Canada was arrested on Wednesday and charged with planning an attack in New York City in support of the Muhammad Shahzeb Khan, 20, is accused of plotting a mass shooting at a Jewish center in Brooklyn around 7 October, 2024, nearly one year after the beginning of U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland said Khan, who is a…

newarab (2024-09-07). Mayors decry Smotrich's 'racist' budget cut to Palestinian towns. newarab.com

newarab (2024-09-07). Russia, China, Iran 'trying to influence US election'. newarab.com The official said

newarab (2024-09-07). Syria rebels cut ties with Turkey-backed opposition government. newarab.com A Syrian opposition armed group operating in northern Syria has ceased cooperation with the The Levant Front, a prominent armed group which is part of the Turkish-backed 'Syrian National Army' controls areas of northern Syria close to the Turkish border, called for the dissolution of the current government and for criminal charges to be brought against Mustafa. | A meeting organised by Turkish…

newarab (2024-09-07). Tunisia candidate Zammel detained hours after release. newarab.com Tunisian presidential candidate Zammel, 43, is one of only two candidates approved by the electoral authority, ISIE, to challenge A court in Manouba, west of Tunis, ordered his temporary release late Thursday aft…

newarab (2024-09-07). Turkey spy chief visits Libya amid political standoff. newarab.com

newarab (2024-09-07). UAE's Etihad finds 'no issues' with engines of A350 fleet. newarab.com The Cathay incident prompted the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) to issue an emergency directive to airlines ordering mandated inspections on all A350-1000s, which are powered by Trent XWB-97 engines made by Rolls-Royce. | Etihad Airways, which operates five of the Airbus A350-1000s, is the only airline in t…

newarab (2024-09-07). UN says more than 700,000 affected by South Sudan floods. newarab.com More than 700,000 people have been impacted by "Floods have caused extensive damage to homes, crops and critical infrastructure, disrupting education and health services and increasing the risk of disease outbreaks," said UN humanitarian agency OCHA in a situation report on Thursday. | It said that…

newarab (2024-09-07). UN suspects war crimes in Sudan, calls for peacekeeping force. newarab.com Both sides in The 19-page report by a UN Fact-Finding Mission, based on 182 interviews with s…

newarab (2024-09-07). Walz: Gaza demonstrators are protesting for the 'right reasons'. newarab.com Vice presidential candidate Walz's comments came in an interview with a…

newarab (2024-09-07). Algeria's aging president expected to breeze to second term. newarab.com Algerians head to the polls Saturday to cast votes for president and determine who will govern their gas-rich North African nation — five years after

newarab (2024-09-07). Man who targeted asylum hotel receives longest UK riot sentence. newarab.com A UK judge on Friday handed out the longest sentence associated with recent Painter and decorator Thomas Birley was jailed for nine years for his role in violence outside the Holiday Inn Express hotel near Rotherham, northern England, on August 4. | Judge Jeremy Richardson at Sheffield Crown Court told Birley, 27, that his case was "unquestionably" one of the most serious concerning the Rotherham riot.

newarab (2024-09-07). UK: Met police U-turn on pro-Palestine protests restrictions. newarab.com The A spokesperson from the Muslim Association of Britain (MAB) told The New Arab that the Met police informed them early on Friday that they were "re-evaluating the conditions imposed". | "The continuous obstacles and restrictions f…

newarab (2024-09-07). Ala Eddine Slim on creating alternate worlds through cinema. newarab.com

diegoramos718 (2024-09-07). A Nation of Debtors: USA. scheerpost.com

diegoramos718 (2024-09-07). Interview With UK Journalist Under House Arrest on Terrorism Charges After Covering Gaza. scheerpost.com

diegoramos718 (2024-09-07). Knowledge Is Power. Gaza War Supporters Don't Want Students to Have Either. scheerpost.com

diegoramos718 (2024-09-07). The CIA: The World's First Secret Empire. scheerpost.com Click to subscribe on: Apple / Spotify / Amazon / YouTube / Rumble The CIA's destructive role in world politics since the end of World War II as a secret rogue spy agency controlled by unelected intelligence officers has become so ubiquitous that it can be joked about. But behind the jokes lies a far darker reality: the agency's imperial ambitions have fueled a …

A Guest Author (2024-09-07). Beijing Declaration: A key step to resolve the Palestinian question. workers.org By Cao Xiaolin China's ambassador to Qatar The following guest article was published on the Al-Jazeera website on Aug. 29, 2024. It addresses the dialogue by representatives of 14 Palestinian factions held in Beijing in July, at China's invitation. This important development, along with many others, will be discussed at . . . |

Dianne Mathiowetz (2024-09-07). Cuban ambassador meets with Atlanta activists. workers.org Atlanta Alejandro Garcia del Toro, Deputy Chief of the Mission to the Embassy of the Republic of Cuba in the U.S., and Gabriela Castillo Rodriguez, Second Secretary to the Embassy, made time during a two-day official visit in Atlanta to meet with 40 members of a cross-section of local organizations. . . . |

Lyn Neeley (2024-09-07). On strike! Thousands of Portland grocery workers. workers.org Portland, Oregon Thousands of grocery workers in Portland, Oakland, at 28 Fred Meyer stores walked out at 6 a.m. on Aug. 28, beginning a week-long strike. Workers are demanding better wages and pension plans in addition to good faith bargaining. On the third day of the strike, workers told this . . . |

Editor (2024-09-07). Contrived charges of antisemitism are the new 'Red Scare'. mronline.org How an evidence-free smear is being used to suppress those fighting for justice in Palestine.

Editor (2024-09-07). What you need to know about the Kroger-Albertsons merger. mronline.org Are you worried about food prices? If so, you are not alone. Some 70% of consumers are "extremely" or "very concerned" about the cost of food at grocery stores.

Editor (2024-09-07). Working with spies makes you a propagandist, not a journalist. mronline.org Establishment journalists have often worked closely with intelligence, military officials.

Prabhat Patnaik (2024-09-07). The bizarre state of Western democracy. mronline.org The policies favoured by the ruling class in other words are being pursued despite public opinion being palpably and systematically opposed to them.

albawaba (2024-09-07). Republic of Ireland vs England predicted lineups – Nations League. albawaba.com The Republic of Ireland welcome England to the Aviva Stadium on Saturday in the UEFA Nations League.Match date: Saturday, 7 September | Kick-off time: 16: 00 (GMT) | Venue: Aviva StadiumRepublic of Ireland vs England predicted lineups: Republic of Ireland possible XlCaoimhin Kelleher; Seamus Coleman, Dara O'Shea, Nathan Collins, Robbie Brady; Chiedozie Ogbene, Alan Browne, Will Smallbone, Callum O'Dowda; Evan Ferguson, Adam IdahEngland possible XlJordan Pickford; Trent Alexander-Arnold, John Stones, Harry Maguire, Levi Colwill; Declan Rice, Kobbie Mainoo; Bukayo Saka, Eberechi Eze, Anthony Gordon; Harry Kan…

Dermot Daley (2024-09-07). In the Beginning… as at the End. independentaustralia.net

Jim Kable (2024-09-07). Book Review: The Bravest Scout at Gallipoli. independentaustralia.net

Michael Davis (2024-09-07). POEM: There are no Australians. independentaustralia.net

Tom Tanuki (2024-09-07). Refugees aren't illegal — No one is 'illegal'. independentaustralia.net

Guest Blogger (2024-09-07). Has the Electricity Reality Check Arrived? wattsupwiththat.com Bottom line — we can set goals, but they must be tethered to operational reality to ensure success and reliability are both achieved.

Guest Blogger (2024-09-07). Plastic Police: DC City Gov't has plastic straw cops to enforce ban! — DC urges public to 'submit a tip' if business or org. is 'in violation' by using 'plastic straws and/or stirrers' or 'foam' cups, plates, bowls or plastic bags. wattsupwiththat.com DC has 3 full-time straw cops on the beat to enforce the straw ban. And of course a tip line.

Guest Blogger (2024-09-07). Mysteries Surrounding The 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season. CO2 Definitely Not the Driving Factor. wattsupwiththat.com Maue suspects various reasons: The eruption of the Hunga Tonga volcano or a lot of Saharan dust over the Atlantic. Maue notes that the absence of hurricanes does not completely contradict the conventional theories on climate change. Fewer storms are expected, but possibly more severe ones. They have so far failed to materialize, which is a blessing for the people who may be affected. The Sahara itself is also currently experiencing a very rare weather phenomenon. It is raining heavily for the conditions there.

Editor (2024-09-07). No votaremos por el genocidio. workers.org La delegación del Partido del Mundo Obrero marchó en la protesta ante la Convención Nacional Demócrata portando una pancarta que decía en parte: ´ °No votaremos por el genocidio! ª. "No votaremos por el genocidio." Chicago, 19 de agosto de 2024. Si los dos únicos candidatos que pueden ganar la presidencia apoyan . . . |

noemail (2024-09-07). Olympians Bajrang Punia and Vinesh Phogat Join Congress Ahead of Haryana Assembly Elections. devdiscourse.com Congress MLA Bishan Lal Saini expressed his joy at receiving a ticket to contest the Radaur assembly seat. He committed to continuing development projects in Radaur and predicted a sweeping victory for Congress. "I am very happy that my name is there in the list (for Haryana Assembly polls). Receiving a ticket is not an easy thing. I got the ticket, and I am very happy. I believe we will win by more seats. We will carry forward the development works in Radaur," Saini said.

UMMID (2024-09-07). Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia join Congress to contest 2024 Haryana Polls. ummid.com Wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia Wednesday September 04, 2024 joined Congress, and also announced to contest the 2024 Assembly elections in Haryana.

noemail (2024-09-07). BJP MLA Prashant Bamb's Dance Video Sparks Mixed Reactions. devdiscourse.com BJP MLA Prashant Bamb from Maharashtra's Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district has found himself in the spotlight after a video of him dancing to Amitabh Bachchan's iconic song 'Khaike paan Banaras wala' went viral on social media. The video elicited mixed reactions, with some netizens praising Bamb's dance moves while others criticized him for the timing of his performance.

UMMID (2024-09-07). MHT CET 2024 FE CAP Round 3 Allotment: How to Check. ummid.com Maharashtra State CET Cell is set to publish today i.e. Thursday September 26, 2024 on its official website fe2024.mahacet.org Provisional Allotment of CAP Round-III (Round 3 allotment result) of candidates who have registered for admission in First Year Engineering (FE) B.E. and B.Tech four year courses for the year 2024-25.

UMMID (2024-09-07). Maha NEET UG 2024: BAMS, BUMS, BHMS Admission Schedule Published. ummid.com The Maharashtra CET Cell has published on its official website medical2024.mahacet.org Maharashtra NEET UG 2024 Counselling (CAP Round) Schedule to be conducted for admission in BUMS, BAMS, BHMS (AYUSH courses Group B) for the year 2024-25.

noemail (2024-09-07). Fresh Violence Erupts in Manipur's Jiribam District, Claiming Five Lives. devdiscourse.com In a tragic turn of events, five individuals were killed in an outbreak of violence in Manipur's Jiribam district on Saturday morning, as confirmed by local police.

UMMID (2024-09-07). From Gaza to Manipur, Valiant Teachers Continue Education in Conflict Zones. ummid.com These teachers deserve great appreciation for their inspiring commitment to their work today when we celebrate the Teachers' Day.

WSWS (2024-09-07). Trial of "Uhuru 3" begins in Florida as US government accelerates anti-Russia campaign, war drive. wsws.org As four members of Black nationalist groups in the US are facing potentially 15 years in prison for advancing positions in opposition to the Ukraine war, the Department of Justice claimed on Wednesday that Russia and Iran were "interfering" in the 2024 election.

International Solidarity Movement (2024-09-07). Israeli Army Kills Turkish-American Citizen During Demonstration in Beita, Nablus. indybay.org During the weekly demonstration in Beita, Palestine, on the morning of September 6th, 2024, the Israeli army intentionally shot and killed an International Solidarity Movement (ISM) human rights activist named Ayşenur Eygi.

Joseph Daher (2024-09-07). Israel, Not Iran or Hezbollah, Wants a Wider War. internationalviewpoint.org

Abdu A Adamu, Humphrey Karamagi, Charles S Wiysonge (2024-09-07). Correspondence] Monitoring implementation in routine immunisation. thelancet.com The 2023 WHO—UNICEF estimates of national immunisation coverage, released on July 15, 2024, should be an urgent reminder of persisting gaps in immunisation programmes for policy makers, partners, and donors.1 These estimates highlight the dire need for stronger commitment to improve the robustness of routine immunisation, especially in low-income and middle-income countries.1 Of particular significance is the WHO African region, which made improvements towards restoring routine immunisation coverage back to pre-pandemic levels, but remains off-track for all Immunization Agenda 2030 (IA2030) targets.

Gilbert Achcar (2024-09-07). Hypocrisy: The Conflict of Zionist Hawks and Vultures. internationalviewpoint.org What is the conflict within the Zionist power elite about? Do not believe that it is a conflict between hawks and doves as the Western media portrays it. Nay, do not even think that most of the Israeli masses who are demonstrating to demand an agreement leading to a new exchange of captives between their government and Hamas, are seeking to end the tragedy of Gaza and withdraw the occupation army from it. No, as we have repeatedly stressed, the Zionist army will not withdraw from the Strip a second time, since even the "moderates" in its ranks believe that a new withdrawal would mean a repeat of the same mistake.

presstv.ir (2024-09-07). Hamas blasts Israeli 'sadism' as video emerges of Palestinians tortured in jail. presstv.ir Hamas has condemned Israel's torture and humiliation of Palestinian detainees in Megiddo Prison, calling on the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) to document such crimes.

presstv.ir (2024-09-07). IRGC chief: Iran hit 14 Israeli vessels after its oil tankers targeted. presstv.ir Chief commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says Iran hit over a dozen Israeli vessels after the regime targeted Iranian oil tankers in international waters.

ICRC (2024-09-07). Israel and the Occupied Territories: International Day of the Disappeared. icrc.org

United World International (2024-09-07). Germany: The end of EU hegemony? unitedworldint.com The German coalition government's slavish following of the interests of US imperialism in the name of 'Western democracy' over Ukraine and Israel is destroying the hegemony of German capital. By Michael Roberts * Editorial note: This article was published prior to the election it deals with. But due to its deep and structural analysis, UWI …

albawaba (2024-09-07). Israelis confront and expel Ben-Gvir from Tel Aviv beach. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – On Friday, Israeli citizens confronted and expelled National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir from a beach in Tel Aviv, accusing him of being responsible for the deaths of captives in Gaza.A video circulating on social media shows Ben-Gvir arriving at the beach with his family, only to be met with angry protesters. One individual is heard shouting, "You're a murderer, a terrorist. Because of you, hostages in Gaza are dying. How dare you walk on this beach?"The confrontation escalated when a protester threw sand at Ben-Gvir. According to the "Walla" news outlet, the woman was later arrested by security…

Agence France-Presse (2024-09-07). Family demands independent probe into 'Israeli military' killing of American. scmp.com Aysenur Ezgi Eygi, 26, was a member of the International Solidarity Movement (ISM), a pro-Palestinian organisation.

Robert Patman (2024-09-07). US arms sales to Israel hurt America's credibility on Aukus. scmp.com The claim that Aukus is about safeguarding international law in the Indo-Pacific sounds hypocritical, after the US-enabled carnage in Gaza.

Samiullah Farid (2024-09-07). International publication claims Khan could resolve Pakistan-Israel relations. gnnhd.tv Time of Israel says PTI leader could offer a unique opportunity for diplomatic progress…

newleftreview (2024-09-07). Rashid Khalidi: The Neck and The Sword. newleftreview.org Rashid Khalidi and Tariq Ali discuss the political and intellectual history of the Palestinian national movement, its fraught entanglement with neighbouring Arab regimes, the realities of the 'peace process', Israel's grip on the Biden Administration and the strategic calculations—or miscalculations—of Hamas.

Juliette Rousselot (2024-09-07). Enforced Disappearances in Bangladesh: Government must hold perpetrators accountable, ensure justice and reparation for victims, survivors, and their families. fidh.org A Joint Statement by the Anti-Death Penalty Asia Network (ADPAN), the Asian Federation Against Involuntary Disappearances (AFAD), the Asian Forum for Human Rights and Development (FORUM-ASIA), Capital Punishment Justice Project, the International Coalition Against Enforced Disappearances (ICAED), the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH), Maayer Daak, Odhikar, Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights, and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT) in commemoration of the International (…) | – |

CADTM, Christoph Sorg (2024-09-07). CADTM : what to do with the Financial sector and the Banks and, with the Sovereign Debt arbitration. cadtm.org Extract from "Social Movements and the Politics of Debt: Transnational Resistance against Debt on Three Continents"
| In this extract from his doctoral thesis, [1] Christoph Sorg summarises the CADTM's position on the financial sector and banks. This extract from the thesis corresponds to pages 184 to 186.
| As for financial sectors and national economies, CADTM has suggested a set of immediate (radical) Keynesian measures as well as the complete socialization of the banking sector (Fattorelli (…) | – | / | <...

CADTM, Christoph Sorg (2024-09-07). The Debt System: The CADTM's analyses and theoretical foundations. cadtm.org Extract from "Social Movements and the Politics of Debt: Transnational Resistance against Debt on Three Continents"
| In this extract from his doctoral thesis, Christoph Sorg begins by drawing a distinction between the CADTM and Eurodad, a European NGO specialising in debt and development financing. Christoph Sorg then focusses on the analyses produced by the CADTM. This extract from the thesis corresponds to pages 167 to 171.
| CADTM ("Committee for the Abolition of Illegitimate Debt") shares (…) | – | / | <...

Collective, Development finance international (2024-09-07). The worst ever global debt crisis. cadtm.org

ecns.cn (2024-09-07). Chinese carmakers catch up in vehicle quality. ecns.cn Domestic car brands in China have narrowed the quality gap with international marques, according to a J.D. Power study released on Thursday.

ecns.cn (2024-09-07). AI Hangzhou service platform to offer foreigners greater convenience. ecns.cn The "AI Hangzhou" service platform for foreigners was launched during the 7th Hangzhou International Day inaugurated in Zhejiang Province on Thursday.

ecns.cn (2024-09-07). International journalists play relay game at 2024 FOCAC. ecns.cn After the ceremony, we played a selfie relay game with journalists from different countries. Playing the game, through which we've shared the path with each other, and now we're real friends.

ecns.cn (2024-09-07). Insights | African Representative: China-Africa Cooperation boosts global modernization and prosperity. ecns.cn The 2023 Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) Summit concluded on Friday in Beijing. In an exclusive interview with China News Network, Joseph Oliver Mendo'o, executive Director of International Exchange Dept. of China-Africa Business Council, and head of the African Youth Delegation in China, remarked that during the opening ceremony of the FOCAC Summit, Chinese President Xi Jinping emphasized the concept of modernization where "no one should be left behind," stating that only with the modernization of both China and Africa can the world achieve true modernization.

WSWS (2024-09-07). Washington presses regional governments to secure Maduro's ouster in Venezuela. wsws.org The Venezuelan crisis has exposed all bourgeois nationalist governments of the Latin American pink tide and their pseudo-left apologists as instruments of US imperialism.

Keep the Faith Napa Campaign (2024-09-07). Monday 9/9: "Bad Faith": Christian Nationalism's Threat to Democracy Film & Panel: Peter Coyote & more. indybay.org Napa Valley College Performing Arts Center | 2277 Napa Vallejo Hwy | Napa, CA 94558 | FREE film and panel event…

Pacific School of Religion (2024-09-07). Thursday 9/26: "Bad Faith": Film on White Christian Nationalism Threatening U.S. Democracy (Berkeley). indybay.org Rialto Cinemas Elmwood | 2966 College Ave | Berkeley, CA 94705 | FREE…

Sidney Ramsden-Scott (2024-09-07). Saturday 9/21: International Day of Peace Celebration. indybay.org Monterey Peace and Justice Center, 1364 Fremont Blvd., Seaside, CA 93955. between Sonoma Ave and Hamilton Ave. Ample, free street parking.

B. Skanthakumar (2024-09-07). No Fist Is Big Enough to Hide the Sky": 100 Years of Amilcar Cabral. internationalviewpoint.org

Dan La Botz (2024-09-07). Harris Moves Right in Search of a Majority. internationalviewpoint.org

Daniel Tanuro (2024-09-07). The Trump Moment. internationalviewpoint.org Belgian ecosocialist activist Daniel Tanuro's book-length deep dive into the Trump phenomenon is now here in a new English translation. | – | / |

Dave Kellaway (2024-09-07). Not all deaths at sea are equal. internationalviewpoint.org Dave Kellaway reports from Italy, and reflects on the media coverage of the sinking of the luxury yacht Bayesian off the coast of Sicily compared to the way the deaths of migrants in the Mediterranean are usually reported | – | / |

Dave Kellaway (2024-09-07). Labour — We Never Promised You a Rose Garden. internationalviewpoint.org Dave Kellaway responds to Britiish PM Keie Starmer's keynote speech – |

Gilbert Achcar (2024-09-07). Rivals in the Service of Empire: Abu Dhabi, Qatar and the United States. internationalviewpoint.org Abu Dhabi and Qatar are the two brother enemies of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). Their consanguinity is evinced in several areas. | – | / |

Mohammad Ebad Athar, Mona Bhan (2024-09-07). The Indus Water Treaty. internationalviewpoint.org

Zachary J. Patterson (2024-09-07). The Kenyan Uprising. internationalviewpoint.org More than two months after its government's controversial Finance Bill 2024 sparked widespread unrest, the flame of resistance remains bright across Kenya. The youth-led struggle—largely forged on social media platforms like X (formerly Twitter), TikTok, and WhatsApp by Generation-Z Kenyans—has ignited years of smoldering frustration into fresh demands for accountable governance, dignity, and justice. Following the government's cancellation of the bill, the rallying call shifted from #RejectFinanceBill2024 to #RutoMustGo—a shift from opposition to a tax increase that would disproportionately imp…

United World International (2024-09-07). Germany: The end of EU hegemony? uwidata.com By Michael Roberts * Editorial note: This article was published prior to the election it deals with. But due to its deep and structural analysis, UWI considers that its finding are not only worthy to explain the results but also shed a light on Germany's path ahead. Elections took place in two large provincial states …

ICRC (2024-09-07). International Day of the Disappeared 2024: The challenge of coordinated action in Latin America. icrc.org

ICRC (2024-09-07). Jordan: International Day of the Disappeared: Supporting Syrian Families of Missing Persons. icrc.org

ICRC (2024-09-07). Missing persons must be searched for, their families must receive answers. icrc.org International Day of the Disappeared, 30 August 2024…

The Independent (2024-09-07). Another 400,000 people flee Ukraine in 2024. independent.co.ug MOSCOW, RUSSIA | TASS | The number of Ukrainian citizens who went abroad since the beginning of this year has increased by 400,000 people despite a markedly tougher situation for refugees in EU countries, a macroeconomic report published on the website of the country's National Bank reveals. It specifies that most Ukrainian refugees reside in …

tvbrics (2024-09-07). Ethiopia launches major aviation reform programme. tvbrics.com This transformation is important for the creation of an internationally competent aviation industry…

albawaba (2024-09-07). Boeing's Starliner capsule malfunctions and returns to Earth without its crew. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – NASA has verified that the Starliner spacecraft, owned by Boeing, has safely returned to Earth without any crew members on board after being trapped at the International Space Station due to a problem.The return of the Starliner capsule, which was carrying astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, was announced by NASA. The spaceship, which had been stuck since June due to mechanical difficulties, returned to Earth automatically.After being launched from the International Space Station, the capsule made a safe landing at White Sands Space Harbor in the United States state of New Mexico.Following two…

aljazeera (2024-09-07). Boeing's Starliner returns to Earth — leaving crew behind. aljazeera.com Astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams will remain at the International Space Station until February 2025.

aljazeera (2024-09-07). 'Turn to the right': What Macron's choice of Barnier as PM means for France. aljazeera.com By placating the far-right National Rally, Macron has given it credibility despite its election loss, say analysts.

noemail (2024-09-07). Ex-Mayor Alice Guo Returns to Philippines to Face Senate Investigation. devdiscourse.com Alice Guo, a former mayor who went into hiding after accusations of links to Chinese organized crime, has returned to the Philippines, where she is expected to face the Senate over the case, according to Al Jazeera. Guo, wearing an orange T-shirt marked 'detainee' and a black face mask, arrived in Manila early Friday morning.

noemail (2024-09-07). UAE and DRC Leaders Discuss New Avenues for Bilateral Cooperation. devdiscourse.com Abu Dhabi, UAE — UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met with Felix Tshisekedi, President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), on a working visit to explore avenues for bilateral cooperation.

noemail (2024-09-07). UAE Leaders Extend National Day Greetings to Eswatini. devdiscourse.com Abu Dhabi [UAE], September 7 (ANI/WAM): President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has extended his congratulations to King Mswati III of Eswatini on the occasion of the nation's National Day.

noemail (2024-09-07). Pakistan Supreme Court Reinstates NAO Amendments, Overturns Previous Ruling. devdiscourse.com In a decisive victory for the ruling coalition government and a setback for former Prime Minister Imran Khan, the Pakistan Supreme Court has reinstated amendments to the National Accountability Ordinance (NAO), overturning its earlier decision from last year, reported Geo News. The unanimous verdict was delivered by a five-judge bench headed by Chief Justice of Pakistan Qazi Faiz Isa and included Justices Aminuddin, Jamal Khan Mandukhel, Athar Minallah, and Hasan Azhar Rizvi.

The Independent (2024-09-07). Boeing's Starliner returns to Earth, leaving 2 astronauts behind in space. independent.co.ug NEW YORK, the United States | Xinhua | Boeing's Starliner spacecraft landed at the U.S. state of New Mexico early Saturday after a journey of approximately six hours from the International Space Station (ISS), with no astronauts on board, as two astronauts were forced to remain in space until next year due to a technical malfunction. …

greenleft.org.au (2024-09-07). Student groups, NTEU unite to oppose international student caps. greenleft.org.au

John Mullen (2024-09-07). France: Resistance takes off as Macron ignores elections. greenleft.org.au French president Emmanuel Macron has named right-wing politician Michel Barnier as Prime Minister, ignoring the popular vote that gave the left-wing alliance Nouveau Front Populaire the largest group in the National Assembly, reports John Mullen.

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-09-07). (VIDEO) Mayo Clinic expert answers questions about mpox. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Microscopic image of monkeypox virus particles. The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared mpox, previously called monkeypox, a public health emergency of international concern. Dr. Matthew Binnicker, director of the Clinical Virology Laboratory at Mayo Clinic, says that means that there are significant enough cases and severity of disease in Africa with potential for the virus to spread to other countries that WHO felt it was appropriate to raise the level of awareness and concern…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-09-07). How to talk with someone grieving a suicide loss. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Editors note: September is National Suicide Prevention Month In 2021, suicide was the 11th leading cause of death in the U.S., claiming the lives of more than 48,000 people — nearly double the number of homicides. People of all ages, ethnicities and backgrounds choose to end their own lives. That means that people of all ages, ethnicities and backgrounds may be affected by suicide. When learning that a loved one, friend, neighbor, work colleague or child has…

Igor Patrick (2024-09-07). US warns of 'new and heightened risks' in Hong Kong due to national security laws. scmp.com The multi-agency Hong Kong Business Advisory said that a security ordinance passed in March could affect businesses and individuals operating in the city.

Noor Fatima (2024-09-07). Gold price plummets by Rs2,000 per tola in Pakistan. gnnhd.tv Price of per ounce gold decreased by 21 dollars to 2,497 dollars in the international bullion market…

Andrea GIORGETTA (2024-09-07). Japan: The situation of female prisoners. fidh.org Today, the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) submitted a shadow report ahead of the review of Japan's ninth periodic report by the United Nations (UN) Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women, which will take place on 17 October 2024 in Geneva, Switzerland.
The report, produced with the Center for Prisoners' Rights (CPR) and the World Coalition Against the Death Penalty (WCADP), provides information on gender-based violence against women in the context (…) | – |

Margaux Hourigat (2024-09-07). Programme Officer in The Hague – Fixed term part-time (50 %) contract for 5 months. fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) is an international non-governmental organisation (NGO) composed of 188 national human rights organisations from 116 countries. FIDH is a nonpartisan, non-sectarian, apolitical, and not for profit organisation. Since 1922, FIDH has been defending all human rights — civil, political, economic, social, and cultural — as set out in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. FIDH's International Secretariat is composed of around 70 employees, (…) | – |

Maxime Duriez (2024-09-07). Kyrgyzstan: Respect and restore civic space. fidh.org Once known as the "island of democracy" in Central Asia, Kyrgyzstan has recently adopted a number of laws and practices severely curtailing civic space, including a Russia-style "foreign representatives" law, which drastically tightens control over foreign-funded human rights organisations. On the occasion of the Independence Day of Kyrgyzstan, the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH), its Kyrgyz member organisation, Bir Duino-Kyrgyzstan, and the Coalition for Equality reiterate (…) | – |

sputnikglobe (2024-09-07). Pakistani Man Charged for Plotting Terrorist Attack in NY in Support of IS – Justice Dept. sputnikglobe.com WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – A 20-year-old Pakistani national residing in Canada was charged with planning a terror attack in New York City to support ISIS*, the US Justice Department said in a statement.

Eric Simpson (2024-09-07). Workers at national hotel chains on rolling strikes, rally across the US. themilitant.com SAN FRANCISCO — More than 2,000 hotel workers, members of UNITE HERE Local 2, went on a three-day strike here Sept. 1, part of a nationwide fight against moves by hotel chains Marriott, Hyatt and Hilton to increase workloads while cutting schedules, as well as raise workers' cost for health care. | The union reports that 25 hotels in six states, from Maryland to Hawaii, went on rolling strikes over the Labor Day weekend, with over 10,000 workers involved — almost half in Hawaii alone. Another 5,000 union members nationwide so far have voted to authorize strikes. | Workers at five hotels here mounted 2…

John Steele (2024-09-07). Rail workers battle combined forces of bosses, Canadian gov't. themilitant.com MONTREAL — "We haven't seen a class confrontation in Canada on this scale in decades," Philippe Tessier, a Canadian National rail conductor and Teamster union strike picket captain, told a Militant Labor Forum here Aug. 24. In the final analysis, "every class struggle is a political struggle," he said, something made especially clear by the federal government's move to intervene in support of the rail bosses. | The forum was organized in solidarity with rail workers at Canadian National and the Canadian Pacific Kansas City in their fight for safety and the right to strike. The meeting took place just after…

noemail (2024-09-07). Odisha CM Unveils 'Subhadra Awareness Van' Ahead of Major Scheme Launch. devdiscourse.com On Saturday, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, alongside Deputy Chief Minister and Minister of Women and Child Development Pravati Parida, flagged off the 'Subhadra Awareness Van' in Bhubaneswar. The initiative aims to spread awareness about the Subhadra scheme, set to launch on September 17, which is poised to financially empower over 1 crore women across the state.

noemail (2024-09-07). Telangana's Grand Ganesh Chaturthi Festivities Conclude. devdiscourse.com The nine-day long Ganesh Chaturthi festivities commenced on a grand scale in Telangana, with people celebrating with devotion and traditional fervor.

UMMID (2024-09-07). To tackle the looming crisis, Rahul needs to be more innovative. ummid.com True, the confidence is now shaken and Rahul Gandhi does show a refreshing interest in possible alternatives. But he is at the moment hemmed in by too much of the old gear to break completely free.

UMMID (2024-09-07). With Train, Malegaon To Get Railway Warehouse Too. ummid.com The Union Cabinet Monday sanctioned to establish 04 Railway Warehouses, including 01 in Malegaon, along with approving the Mumbai Indore Railway Line via Manmad.

presstv.ir (2024-09-07). Funeral of Palestinian teenager killed in Israel West Bank raid. presstv.ir Mourners gather for the funeral of 16-year-old Palestinian teenager Lujain Osama Musleh.

yenisafak (2024-09-07). Kà∂rfezi kurtaracak 6 adƒ±m. yenisafak.com Bàºyàºk bir àßevre felaketinin ya≈üandƒ±ƒüƒ± ƒ∞zmir Kà∂rfezi'ndeki kirlilikle màºcadele iàßin olu≈üturulan Bilim Kurulu àßalƒ±≈ümalarƒ±na devam ediyor. Kà∂rfezi kurtarmak iàßin atƒ±lacak adƒ±mlarƒ± belirleyecek kurul, eylàºl ayƒ± sonuna kadar bir yol haritasƒ± àßizecek. Kurul, acil olarak ise yapƒ±lmasƒ± gereken 6 adƒ±m belirledi. ƒ∞≈üte…

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WSWS (2024-09-07). Sri Lankan president appeals to Muslim voters with apology over forced cremation. wsws.org Ignoring the opposition of the Muslim community, which always buries its dead, the government of former president Gotabhaya Rajapakse ordered the cremation of all bodies at the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic.

yenisafak (2024-09-07). Muƒüla'da orman yangƒ±nƒ±: Alevler yolu kapattƒ± ekipler havadan ve karadan màºdahale ediyor. yenisafak.com Muƒüla'nƒ±n Mente≈üe ilàßesinde sarp arazide ormanlƒ±k alanda à߃±kan yangƒ±n ràºzgarƒ±n etkisi ile bàºyàºrken alevlerin ula≈ütƒ±ƒüƒ± Yerkesik-Akbàºk karayolu ula≈üƒ±ma kapatƒ±ldƒ±. Yangƒ±n, à∂ƒüle saatlerinde Sarnƒ±àß Mahallesi'ndeki sarp arazinin ormanlƒ±k alanƒ±nda à߃±ktƒ±. Bà∂lgede etkili olan ràºzga…

yenisafak (2024-09-07). Teklif yaƒümƒ±≈ütƒ±: àñzelle≈ütirme ƒ∞daresi'nden 24 bin metrekare ile 2 milyar 682 milyon liralƒ±k gelir. yenisafak.com Hazine ve Maliye Bakanlƒ±ƒüƒ±na baƒülƒ± àñzelle≈ütirme ƒ∞daresi Ba≈ükanlƒ±ƒüƒ±, ƒ∞zmir'in Urla ƒ∞làßesi Kalabak Mahallesinde à∂zelle≈ütirme kapsamƒ±nda bulunan ve satƒ±≈üa à߃±kardƒ±ƒüƒ± ta≈üƒ±nmazlarƒ±n ihale sonucunu aà߃±kladƒ±. | Toplam 24 bin metrekarelik kamu arazisi geàßtiƒ&u…

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2024-09-05: News Headlines

Jessica Buxbaum (2024-09-05). Exposed: The US and Canadian Funding Behind Israeli Soldiers Accused of Rape. mintpressnews.com MintPress uncovers the troubling role of US and Canadian donors in backing Israeli soldiers accused of raping and torturing Palestinian detainees, spotlighting the international reach of financial support for human rights violations.

en.etemaaddaily.com (2024-09-05). Danish police detain popular climate activist Greta Thunberg during Gaza war protest

presstv.ir (2024-09-05). Iran slams US seizure of Maduro's plane over alleged sanctions violations. presstv.ir Iran says the US move to seize a plane belonging to Venezuelan President Maduro contradicts the international law.

Farooq Tariq, Israel Dutra (2024-09-04). Farooq Tariq (People's Rights Party): 'It's crucial to fight the far right in Pakistan and the region'. links.org.au An interview with Farooq Tariq on the political situation in Pakistan, Bangladesh and India.

Imran Mulla (2024-09-04). UK: Israel denies British Hindu activist entry to occupied West Bank. middleeasteye.net UK: Israel denies British Hindu activist entry to occupied West Bank | Green party candidate Rajiv Sinha says he was detained for five hours as Israeli officials went through his phone | | Rajiv Sinha at Mount Nebo in Jordan overlooking the occupied Palestinian territories (Courtesy of R…

MEE staff (2024-09-04). Libyans deported from South Africa were 'receiving training for Khalifa Haftar'. middleeasteye.net Libyans deported from South Africa were 'receiving training for Khalifa Haftar' | Nearly 100 fighters were in secret military camp monitored remotely by eastern commander's forces, according to local media | | South African police officers stand at a farm where they detained 95 Libyan nationals…

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2024-09-04: News Headlines

Farooq Tariq, Israel Dutra (2024-09-04). Farooq Tariq (People's Rights Party): 'It's crucial to fight the far right in Pakistan and the region'. links.org.au An interview with Farooq Tariq on the political situation in Pakistan, Bangladesh and India.

Paramjit Singh (2024-09-04). Peasants and Politics in Neoliberal India: The 2020-21 Peasant Movement. cadtm.org

Staff (2024-09-04). India spuns the wrong urn in Bangladesh. muslimmirror.com By Haider Abbas Why and how India, perhaps always, misread the writing on Bangladesh wall is what the latest fiasco is all about. Bangladesh outgoing Awami League Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Wajid, had to flee Bangladesh to India on August 5, which has a 'material consonance' with the date as it relates to August 5, …

Staff (2024-09-04). India spuns the wrong urn in Bangladesh. muslimmirror.com By Haider Abbas Why and how India, perhaps always, misread the writing on Bangladesh wall is what the latest fiasco is all about. Bangladesh outgoing Awami League Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Wajid, had to flee Bangladesh to India on August 5, which has a 'material consonance' with the date as it relates to August 5, …

presstv.ir (2024-09-04). Floods kill 15 in India after heavy rains. presstv.ir

tvbrics (2024-09-04). South Africa to launch plan to facilitate the entry of tourists from China and India. tvbrics.com The project is aimed at boosting South Africa's economic growth…

aljazeera (2024-09-04). An Indian fixer lured workers to Italy. They say he used threats, violence. aljazeera.com Tara Chand Tanwar recruited hundreds into exploitative employment, according to an Al Jazeera-Lavialibera investigation.

newleftreview (2024-09-04). Radhika Desai: Peak Hindutva? newleftreview.org As Modi's BJP loses its overall majority, Radhika Desai examines the part played by India's capitalist conglomerates in his rise—and the contradictions on which their strategy has foundered. The economic crisis of the parched countryside as brake on Hindutva's forward march.

Communist Party of India Marxist-Leninist Liberation (2024-09-04). We want justice: The renewed struggle for safety and freedom for women in India (plus Reclaim the Night and Win the Day: The battle for gender justice). links.org.au The horrific rape and murder of a 31-year-old postgraduate trainee doctor in Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital has triggered a massive people's assertion in West Bengal powered by a remarkable women's initiative called 'Reclaim the Night'.

Dipankar Bhattacharya (2024-09-04). India's RSS and the global far-right: Expanding links, growing ambition. links.org.au Dipankar Bhattacharya — As the RSS readies for its centenary in 2025, we will see more attempts to sell itself as a global role model and India as the ideological destination for 'National Conservatives' from around the world.

noemail (2024-09-04). ISRO's telemetry tracking station hosted by Brunei has contributed towards India's efforts in space sector: joint statement. devdiscourse.com

noemail (2024-09-04). Syngenta Group CEO Calls for Faster Regulatory Approvals in India. devdiscourse.com Switzerland-based Syngenta Group CEO Jeff Rowe has raised alarms over the lengthy bureaucratic delays in regulatory approvals of innovative agrarian products in India. He has called on the Indian government to speed up these processes to benefit farmers.

noemail (2024-09-04). Supreme Court Stays Gujarat HC's Rejection of Newspapers' Apology for 'Wrong Reporting'. devdiscourse.com The Supreme Court on Wednesday halted an order from the Gujarat High Court that had rejected an apology affidavit from 'The Times of India' over erroneous reporting on a court hearing.

noemail (2024-09-04). India and Brunei Strengthen Bilateral Ties with Enhanced Partnership. devdiscourse.com India and Brunei on Wednesday committed to respecting freedom of navigation and overflight in accordance with international law. This pledge followed bilateral talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah.

noemail (2024-09-04). Cultural Revival: 'Humsafar' Set for Indian Stage. devdiscourse.com The beloved Pakistani television series 'Humsafar' is making its way to the Indian stage, with veteran filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt serving as the presenter. The adaptation is spearheaded by actor Imran Zahid, Bhatt's protege, who is well-versed in staging critically-acclaimed films.

noemail (2024-09-04). Rahul Gandhi: The Strategist and Intellectual Leader. devdiscourse.com Sam Pitroda, a trusted confidant of the Gandhi family, described Rahul Gandhi as an intellectual and strategic leader, surpassing his late father, Rajiv Gandhi. In an exclusive interview with PTI, Pitroda asserted that Rahul Gandhi embodies all the qualities required for a future prime minister of India.

UMMID (2024-09-04). India's (Dismal) Performance in Olympics 2024. ummid.com All ruling parties of India must think and unite in order to come out with a policy to strengthen our rural and urban sports strength.

UMMID (2024-09-04). A Tribute to A.G. Noorani. ummid.com In the demise of A.G. Noorani, India has lost a great advocate of human rights today. I personally offer my humble tribute.

UMMID (2024-09-04). Rahul Gandhi: Modi govt giving free hand to those attacking Muslims. ummid.com Leader of Opposition (LoP) Sunday accused the Narendra Modi government of giving free hand to the miscreants involved in mob lynching and those attacking Muslims and people from other minority communities in different parts of India.

UMMID (2024-09-04). Supreme Court for pan-India guidelines to stop 'bulldozer actions'. ummid.com The Supreme Court of India Monday September 02, 2024 gave indication of framing a nationwide guidelines to stop 'bulldozer actions' fast becoming a norm in various states, especially the ones ruled by the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP).

UMMID (2024-09-04). One thing Indian Muslims need to do in these testing times. ummid.com Indian Muslims in these times, instead of looking at the hostile government's largesse, can shoulder the task of improving the education level of the community.

Hugo GABBERO (2024-09-04). India: Release Kashmiri human rights defender Khurram Parvez, arbitrarily detained for 1,000 days. fidh.org Indian authorities have arbitrarily detained Kashmiri human rights defender Khurram Parvez for over 1,000 days. Khurram remains incarcerated in a maximum-security prison in Delhi, India, in reprisal for his vital and commendable human rights work. The undersigned organisations, incuding FIDH and OMCT in the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defendrs, call once again for his immediate and unconditional release. We further demand an end to the Indian (…) | – | / |

teleSUR, idg, JCM (2024-09-04). Narendra Modi celebra su victoria en las elecciones generales. telesurtv.net Narendra Modi necesitará el apoyo de otros partidos para gobernar, algo inédito en sus anteriores mandatos.

hindustantimes (2024-09-04). Ladakh: Sonam Wangchuk's Four Demands From Modi Govt As He Leads 'Leh To Delhi' 1000km Padyatra. hindustantimes.com Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, along with hundreds of Ladakhis, is marching on foot to Delhi from Leh to raise these four demands including for a statehood for Ladakh. The 'padyatra', organised by the Leh Apex Body and Kargil Democratic Alliance, is expected to conclude on Oct 2 at Rajghat, New Delhi. What are the demands of Wangchuk and the people of Ladakh? Watch to find out!

UMMID (2024-09-04). Kabir Uddin Fauzan viewed things through unconventional lenses. ummid.com A meeting was called by Seemanchal Circle of Delhi to pay tributes to author and intellectual Maulana Kabir Uddin Fauzan who died during treatment on 22 July, 2024 in Patna.

hindustantimes (2024-09-04). Israeli Military Quitting Hamas War? After Gaza Division Chief, Now Top IDF Commander Resigns | Bibi. hindustantimes.com

hindustantimes (2024-09-04). Putin Aide Reveals What Mongolia Told ICC About Warrants Against Putin; 'Meaningless Scrap Of…'. hindustantimes.com Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev mocked the ICC's arrest warrant against Vladimir Putin during his Mongolia visit. Medvedev called the warrant a 'meaningless scrap of paper'. His comments came after Putin arrived in Mongolia, a signatory to the ICC. Watch for more.

hindustantimes (2024-09-04). Iran Battle-Ready Against Israel With Soleiman-402? Tehran Unveils Deadlier Variant Of US M60 Tanks. hindustantimes.com Iran has reportedly unveiled the Soleiman-402 battle tank, an upgraded version of the U.S. M60, amid fears of an all-out war with Israel. Announced on September 1, the Soleiman-402 includes comprehensive enhancements to the original M60 model. These tanks, acquired from the U.S. during the Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi era, are now re-entering service with significant upgrades. Watch for more.

hindustantimes (2024-09-04). Netanyahu Faces Fire From U.S.' Ally Saudi Arabia Over Philadelphi Corridor, Warns Of Consequences. hindustantimes.com Saudi Arabia reacted strongly against Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu over his claims on the Philadelphi Corridor that runs along the Gaza-Egypt border. Saudi Foreign Minister in a statement strongly condemned and denounced the Israeli PM's statement of seeking control of the border stretch and also called it a security threat.

hindustantimes (2024-09-04). Putin Envoy's Chilling 'Direct War' Threat After Zelensky's Team Visits US: 'No Doubt Russia Will…'. hindustantimes.com Russia warned West over use of their weapons supplied to Ukraine. Russian envoy to the U.S., Anatoly Antonov, lashing out at Ukraine's Western backers, said If the West tries to escalate the war, it would not be limited to the European continent. Antonov was commenting on recent trips to Washington by senior Ukrainian officials. Watch for more.

hindustantimes (2024-09-04). Putin's Prediction Turns True? Biden May Give 'Most-Dangerous' Weapon To Ukraine; All-Out War Now. hindustantimes.com U.S. officials made a significant remark on restrictions imposed on Kyiv over use of Western weapons. Reuters, citing the officials, said Washington is close to a deal to give Ukraine long-range missiles. Officials said that the long-range JASSMs could strike deep inside Russia. Watch for more.

newleftreview (2024-09-04). Sanjay Subrahmanyam: Blood and Bombast. newleftreview.org Sanjay Subrahmanyam on Vinayak Chaturvedi, Hindutva and Violence and Janaki Bakhle, Savarkar and the Making of Hindutva. Intellectual biographies of Hindu nationalism's Mazzini-inspired theoretician.

hindustantimes (2024-09-04). Far-Right UK Leader's 3-Min Rant On Why British Empire, Built On Slavery, Wasn't Evil | Nigel Farage. hindustantimes.com Nigel Farage, a far-right UK leader, delivers a 3-minute speech defending the British Empire, claiming it wasn't evil despite its involvement in slavery. Watch for more.

hindustantimes (2024-09-04). Ministers Deserting Zelensky? Dy PM In Charge Of Kyiv's NATO Bid, FM Kuleba Quit As Putin Rains Fire. hindustantimes.com

UMMID (2024-09-04). Hindu student 'mistaken for cow smuggler' shot dead in Haryana. ummid.com A Hindu student in Haryana's Faridabad, identified as Aryan Mishra, has been chased in a car and killed by 'cow vigilantes' who mistook him for a cattle smuggler.

ecns.cn (2024-09-04). AI-empowered topics explored at 2024 Tsinghua Higher Education Forum. ecns.cn Global experts and scholars discussed opportunities and challenges in AI-empowered higher education during the two-day 2024 Tsinghua Higher Education Forum from Friday to Saturday in Beijing.

noemail (2024-09-04). Farhan Akhtar to Star as Param Vir Chakra Major Shaitan Singh in '120 Bahadur'. devdiscourse.com In a thrilling development for cinema enthusiasts, actor Farhan Akhtar is slated to portray Param Vir Chakra recipient, Major Shaitan Singh, in the upcoming military action film '120 Bahadur'. This project focuses on the heroic deeds during the 1962 Indo-China war, specifically the Battle of Rezang La, where the soldiers of Charlie Company, 13 Kumaon Regiment displayed extraordinary bravery and self-sacrifice.

noemail (2024-09-04). Himachal CM Promises Timely Salaries Amid Economic Concerns. devdiscourse.com Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu addressed the assembly on Wednesday, tackling concerns about delayed salaries and pensions for state employees. Assuring members of the Vidhan Sabha, Sukhu committed to releasing salaries and pensions on the 1st of each month starting next cycle, highlighting the government's efforts towards fiscal prudence and financial discipline.

CADTM (2024-09-04). Alarming development: Rights activists, including a young woman, face blasphemy charges in Pakistani-administered Kashmir. cadtm.org

Staff (2024-09-04). Assam: 28 Bengali Muslims declared foreigners detained and sent to transit camp amidst outcry. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror Staff In Barpeta district, Assam, 28 Bengali Muslims were detained and sent to a transit camp on September 2, after being declared as foreigners by the Foreigner Tribunals. The incident, captured in tense and emotional visuals, showed family members weeping uncontrollably as their loved ones were forced onto a police bus. The …

noemail (2024-09-04). CPI(M) MP Criticizes West Bengal's Aparajita Bill Passed by Mamata Banerjee's Government. devdiscourse.com CPI(M) MP and counsel for the RG Kar victim's family, Bikash Ranjan Bhattacharya, on Wednesday sharply criticized West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's introduction of the anti-rape bill, Aparajita, labeling it "absolutely useless" and accusing it of being more about political confrontation than real solutions.

UMMID (2024-09-04). Haryana: Hate crimes against Muslims on rise ahead of polls. ummid.com One Muslim migrant worker from West Bengal was beaten to death and another from Assam was injured by cow vigilantes in Haryana's Charkhi Dadri on August 27, 2024.

UMMID (2024-09-04). Clear Attempt to Stifle Free Speech on Digital Platforms. ummid.com The Yogi Adityanath government's new digital media policy aimed at promoting developmental and public welfare schemes in Uttar Pradesh through social media platforms is clear attempt to stifle free speech.

Ali Salam (2024-09-04). Israeli Forces Abduct Two Children Near Bethlehem. imemc.org Israeli forces abducted, on Wednesday, two Palestinian children in the town of Al-Khader, southwest of Bethlehem in the southern occupied West Bank. Media sources said that before dawn on Wednesday, occupation forces abducted the two children, Mahmoud Ali Yousef Al-Kobar, 15, and Qusay Bassam Omran Salah, 15, after storming and searching their homes in Al-Khader …

presstv.ir (2024-09-04). Funeral of Qassam members killed in Israeli strike on Jenin held. presstv.ir Mourners take part in the funeral of two members of Hamas' armed wing.

Brenda Ryan (2024-09-04). Thousands flood New York City streets for Palestine. workers.org New York City On Labor Day, Sept. 2, day 331 of Israel's genocide, thousands of people gathered at Union Square in New York City in an outpouring of rage against the U.S.-backed massacres of Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank. Palestinian activist Neerden Kiswani, standing above the banner, speaks . . . |

Daphne Barroeta (2024-09-04). Who runs SUNY? We run SUNY! workers.org On May 1, a large contingent of anti-imperialist and pro-Palestine protesters marched on and attempted to establish an encampment on the University at Buffalo's North Campus to protest the ongoing genocide in occupied Palestine and to demand the university divest, boycott and sanction Israel's financial and institutional ties. (workers.org/2024/05/78728/). The . . . |

WW Editors (2024-09-04). 'Genocide Joe', now 'Killer Kamala'. workers.org Just how many Palestinian deaths are acceptable to the Democratic Party ticket of Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz? From Harris's speech at the Democratic National Convention on Aug. 23 and her interview with CNN on Aug. 29, it appears that there is no limit. Union Square . . . |

Medjool (2024-09-04). Release: Rallies at about Twenty CRA offices. justpeaceadvocates.ca le franàßais suit Immediate Release September 4, 2024 Rallies at about Twenty CRA offices On International Day of Charity, September 5, rallies will be held at about 20 Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) offices across the country to challenge the CRA over its lax attitude towards charities assisting Israel's genocide. In what may be the largest ever coordinated …

newarab (2024-09-04). Netanyahu chastised for Philadelphi speech, West Bank annexation. newarab.com

newarab (2024-09-04). Palestinian girl killed amid Israeli operation in West Bank. newarab.com Israeli forces killed three people including a 16-year-old Palestinian girl in the The girl, identified as Lujain Osama Musleh, was killed in the town of Kafr Dan, just outside

newarab (2024-09-04). UNSC patience for Gaza truce talks running out, says Slovenia. newarab.com Patience is running out among United Nations Security Council members and the 15-member body will likely consider taking action if a ceasefire cannot soon be brokered between Israel and Palestinian group Hamas in the Gaza Strip, Slovenia's U.N. envoy – council president for September – said on Tuesday. | "There is a raising anxiousness in the council that it has to move one way or the other – either there is a ceasefire or that the council then reflects on what else we can do to bring the ceasefire," said Slovenia's U.N. Ambassador Samuel Zbogar. | "I'm pretty sure that in September it will have to go … one…

newarab (2024-09-04). Lebanon former central bank governor Riad Salameh 'arrested'. newarab.com

newarab (2024-09-04). Could Israel's Iron Beam laser be a military game-changer. newarab.com

newarab (2024-09-04). Palestinians trapped in Deir al-Balah after Israeli incursion. newarab.com For the first time since the start of the war on Gaza, Israeli forces began combat ground operations in Deir al-Balah on August 21, following enforced Israeli Around 100,000

newarab (2024-09-04). Israel blocks aid donated by Palestinian citizens for Gaza. newarab.com The Israeli government has The Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories, which is the name given by Israel to the civilian authority that governs the illegall…

newarab (2024-09-04). Israel unable to sustain Gaza war without US weapons: official. newarab.com A senior Israeli air force official said on Monday that Israel would struggle to sustain its war on Gaza for more than a few months if not for the The official,

newarab (2024-09-04). Israeli strike kills eight Palestinians in Gaza bread queue. newarab.com An Israeli airstrike killed several Palestinians who had gathered to buy bread on Monday outside a The Al-Fakhura school where the strike took place is being used as a shelter for displaced Palestinians from around Gaza. | "Five martyrs and others were wounded in an Israeli airstrike on a gathering of people in front of Al-Fakhura Sch…

newarab (2024-09-04). Norway wealth fund may divest from firms supporting Israel. newarab.com The Council on Ethics for the world's largest sovereign wealth fund sent an Aug. 30 letter to the finance ministry, seen by R…

newarab (2024-09-04). Turkey police arrest 'Mossad's financial network chief'. newarab.com Turkish police have arrested a suspect believed to have been transferring money to operatives from Israel's The suspect, identified as Liridon Rexhepi from Kosovo, entered Turkey on 25 August, and was detained last Friday and formally arrested on Tuesday, The report said he had confessed during interrogation that he conducted the money transfers. | "[He] was transferring money t…

newarab (2024-09-04). US says 'time to finalise' Gaza deal after captive deaths. newarab.com The "There are dozens of hostages still remaining in Gaza, still waiting for a deal that will bring them home. It is time to finalize that deal," State Department spokesman Matthew Miller told reporters. | "The people of Israel canno…

newarab (2024-09-04). Venice Film Festival: Gaza solidarity, calls to boycott Israel. newarab.com The 81st Filmmakers, actors, and activists voiced their support for the Palestinian cause, denouncing what they describe as the "genocidal campaign" carried out by Israel against the people of Gaza. | Japanese-American film director Neo Sora made a powerful statement of solidarity with Palestinians o…

newarab (2024-09-04). JNF UK's charity status helps fund Israel's settler enterprise. newarab.com Despite credible allegations of Israel's No amount of spin can pull the wool over our eyes when evidence of war crimes are beamed directly from Gaza and the

newarab (2024-09-04). Russian strike kills dozens in Ukrainian city. newarab.com At least 51 people were killed and hundreds wounded Tuesday in a Russian missile attack on the Ukrainian city of Poltava, authorities said, in one of the single deadliest strikes of the Kyiv said the strike hit a military training facility and a nearby hospital, though authorities did not say how many of the victims were military or civilians. | Ukrainian President

newarab (2024-09-04). Egypt's dilemma: Back out of IMF reforms or anger its citizens. newarab.com

newarab (2024-09-04). Broadcaster Al Hurra lays off 160 staff, merges Iraq channel. newarab.com The parent company of US government-funded Arabic language broadcaster Al Hurra has cut 160 jobs and is merging its "Today is a sad day. We've said goodbye today to 160 of our colleagues. We've reduced our workforce by 21%," MBN Acting President and CEO Dr. Jeffrey Gedmin said in a note to staff on Monday. | "The moves we are making are obligatory. Congressionally mandated budget cuts have forced us to reduce compa…

newarab (2024-09-04). CENTCOM: Rescue mission underway for oil ship off Yemen. newarab.com A rescue mission was underway Monday for an The Greek-flagged oil tanker Sounion, which was carrying 150,000 metric tons of crude oil, was hit by the In a

newarab (2024-09-04). Iraqi health graduates injured in job protests in Baghdad. newarab.com More than 25

newarab (2024-09-04). Libya factions agree to appoint central bank governor. newarab.com Libya's two legislative bodies agreed on Tuesday to appoint jointly a central bank governor, potentially defusing a battle for control of the country's oil revenue that has slashed production. | The House of Representatives based in Benghazi, in eastern Libya, and the High State Council in Tripoli in the west signed a joint statement after two days of talks hosted by the U.N. Support Mission in Libya. | They agreed to appoint a central bank governor and board of directors within 30 days. Libya's central bank is the sole legal repository for Libyan oil revenue, and it pays state salaries across the country. | T…

newarab (2024-09-04). NATO member Turkey submits formal bid to join BRICS. newarab.com Omer Celik, spokesperson for the "Our president…

newarab (2024-09-04). Pope Francis arrives in Muslim-majority Indonesia. newarab.com Dozens of excited Indonesians waved on Tuesday as a motorcade carried The 87-year-old pontiff, who will also visit East Timor, Singapore and Papua New Guinea over the next 10 days, was seated in a wheelchair as a lift disembarked him fr…

newarab (2024-09-04). Pro-Gaza UK parliament bloc slams Badenoch 'Islamophobic slur'. newarab.com

newarab (2024-09-04). US congressional committee subpoenas Blinken over Afghanistan. newarab.com

newarab (2024-09-04). US unseals 'terrorism' charges against Hamas leaders. newarab.com

Staff (2024-09-04). 500 booked in Uttarakhand's Chamoli after alleged molestation incident sparks vandalism of Muslim-owned shops. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror Staff Tensions are rising in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district following the alleged molestation of a minor girl by a youth from a different community. Authorities have imposed Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS) within a 200-meter radius of the Nandanagar market area to manage the situation. Police sources report …

Staff (2024-09-04). 500 booked in Uttarakhand's Chamoli after alleged molestation incident sparks vandalism of Muslim-owned shops. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror Staff Tensions are rising in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district following the alleged molestation of a minor girl by a youth from a different community. Authorities have imposed Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS) within a 200-meter radius of the Nandanagar market area to manage the situation. Police sources report …

aljazeera (2024-09-04). Nepal's first Paralympic medallist returns home to hero's welcome. aljazeera.com Cheering crowds greet taekwondo player Palesha Goverdhan, whose podium finish brought Nepal its first Paralympic medal.

Gabisile (2024-09-04). Springboks vs All Blacks: Park and ride for free around CT on Saturday. sanews.gov.za Springboks vs All Blacks: Park and ride for free around CT on Saturday | The City of Cape Town is rolling out an expanded free park and ride service on Saturday, 7 September 2024, as the Mother City hosts four-time Rugby World Cup champions, the Springboks, for their Castle Lager Rugby Championship game against New Zealand at the DHL Stadium. | A sold-out crowd is expected at the DHL Stadium for the 5pm kick-off as the Springboks return to play in Cape Town for the first time since their victory against Wales in front of a 52 000 strong crowd in 2022. | It is also the first time the Springboks go head-to-head w…

Guest Blogger (2024-09-04). What Happened to Your "Wettest Summer", Met Office? wattsupwiththat.com As I noted at the time, the Met Office's warning did not even tally with their own 3-Month Outlook, and was clearly designed as pure spin intended to scare the public.

Guest Blogger (2024-09-04). Invasion Of The Water Snatchers. wattsupwiththat.com The punchline here is obvious: everything about the "green" hydrogen push is ridiculous. But billions in federal tax dollars are at stake. That much cash can purchase a heap of ridiculousness.

Guest Blogger (2024-09-04). Petrol Cars "Rationed to Meet Net Zero Targets" wattsupwiththat.com "The new car market is no longer a market, unfortunately. It's a state-imposed supply chain."

Kip Hansen (2024-09-04). Sea Levels and Excel. wattsupwiththat.com Having used Excel for the last 7 years to study Sea Levels I have discovered various pit falls, techniques and useful functions. I wish to share these with the wider WUWT community.

Environment California (2024-09-04). California legislature calls for more marine protected areas. indybay.org SACRAMENTO, Calif., September 1, 2024 — California's legislature highlighted the importance of protecting the state's ocean habitats on Saturday when it passed ACR 210. The resolution directs state agencies to strengthen and expand protections for California's network of marine protected areas (MPAs). This legislation, which was sponsored by Environment California, Azul, NRDC and the Environmental Defense Center, aims to help California reach its goal of protecting 30% of state lands and waters by 2030.

noemail (2024-09-04). Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan Inaugurates Workshop on Institutional Development Plans. devdiscourse.com Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan inaugurated a one-day workshop on Wednesday intended to aid higher educational institutions in developing their Institutional Development Plan (IDP). The initiative aligns with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, offering institutions a framework to outline their vision, mission, and goals for future-ready education. Pradhan emphasized the need for these plans to go beyond mere documents, aiming to achieve national goals and meet youth aspirations.

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-09-04). Mayo Clinic Minute: 4 ideas for avoiding the 'freshman 15'. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The term "freshman 15" often refers to weight gain by students during their first year in college. Many times, it's their first time away from home and their normal routines. Dr. Denise Millstine, a Mayo Clinic internal medicine physician, shares daily goals for every freshman. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/lmgMMXCzdiY Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 00) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo Clinic News Network." Read the script. In…

noemail (2024-09-04). Karnataka HC Demands Faster Wildlife Act Trials. devdiscourse.com The Karnataka High Court has called for swift trials in cases related to the Wildlife Protection Act, expressing frustration over extensive delays in delivering justice.

UMMID (2024-09-04). KCET 2024 Round 1 Allotment Result Published, What Next. ummid.com Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) has published on its official website cetonline.karnataka.gov.in First Round Seat Allotment Result of the students who are seeking admission in First Year Engineering, Medical, Pharmacy, Architecture, Farm Sciences (Agriculture / Veterinary and others) and other courses based on Karnataka UGCET 2024 and UG NEET 2024 Revised Scores.

noemail (2024-09-04). President Droupadi Murmu inaugurates Vishwashanti Buddha Vihara in Latur district of Maharashtra. devdiscourse.com

UMMID (2024-09-04). Outrage as Muslim elderly man assaulted on train near Nashik – Watch video. ummid.com A shocking incident of an elderly Muslim man being beaten by co-passengers on a train near Nashik district of Maharashtra has sparked widespread outrage.

Prof. Marjorie Cohn (2024-09-04). Nicaragua Takes Germany to the World Court for Facilitating Israel's Genocide. globalresearch.ca As Israel's genocidal campaign against the Palestinians in Gaza — which has killed more than 33,000 Gazans — enters its seventh month, Nicaragua sued Germany in the International Court of Justice (ICJ, or World Court) for facilitating genocide. | Nicaragua

Maxime Duriez (2024-09-04). Ukraine set to ratify the Rome Statute and become the International Criminal Court's 125th member state. fidh.org

presstv.ir (2024-09-04). Turkey arrests financial manager of Israeli Mossad spy agency. presstv.ir Turkish security forces have arrested a Kosovan national identified as the head of Mossad's financial network in the country.

M. Reza Behnam (2024-09-04). On the Frontline of Resistance: The Women of Palestine. counterpunch.org During her acceptance speech in August at the Democratic National Convention, Vice President Kamala Harris heaped praise on her mother. She spoke proudly of a childhood full of promise, forged by a single mother who taught her to dream big. As Harris paid homage to her mother, I thought of how Israel has done everything in

newleftreview (2024-09-04). Rashid Khalidi: The Neck and The Sword. newleftreview.org Rashid Khalidi and Tariq Ali discuss the political and intellectual history of the Palestinian national movement, its fraught entanglement with neighbouring Arab regimes, the realities of the 'peace process', Israel's grip on the Biden Administration and the strategic calculations—or miscalculations—of Hamas.

Juliette Rousselot (2024-09-04). Enforced Disappearances in Bangladesh: Government must hold perpetrators accountable, ensure justice and reparation for victims, survivors, and their families. fidh.org A Joint Statement by the Anti-Death Penalty Asia Network (ADPAN), the Asian Federation Against Involuntary Disappearances (AFAD), the Asian Forum for Human Rights and Development (FORUM-ASIA), Capital Punishment Justice Project, the International Coalition Against Enforced Disappearances (ICAED), the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH), Maayer Daak, Odhikar, Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights, and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT) in commemoration of the International (…) | – |

Hugo GABBERO (2024-09-04). Turkey: Joint trial observation report on the case of Kurdish human rights defenders and IHD members Eren Keskin and Güllistan Yarkın. fidh.org In a joint report, the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders—a partnership between the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT)—and the International Observatory for Lawyers in Danger (OIAD) present findings from the judicial observation of the first hearing in the trial of Eren Keskin and Güllistan Yarkın, from the Human Rights Association (IHD). Both were accused of "publicly denigrating the Turkish Nation" (…) | – |

Christoph Sorg (2024-09-04). The Debt System: The CADTM's analyses and theoretical foundations. cadtm.org Extract from "Social Movements and the Politics of Debt: Transnational Resistance against Debt on Three Continents"
| In this extract from his doctoral thesis, Christoph Sorg begins by drawing a distinction between the CADTM and Eurodad, a European NGO specialising in debt and development financing. Christoph Sorg then focusses on the analyses produced by the CADTM. This extract from the thesis corresponds to pages 167 to 171.
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Collective, Development finance international (2024-09-04). The worst ever global debt crisis. cadtm.org

WSWS (2024-09-04). Australian Labor PM now as unpopular as his hated Liberal-National predecessor. wsws.org Another media poll indicates deepening disaffection with both Labor and the Coalition.

presstv.ir (2024-09-04). Iran's president reiterates full support for Palestinian resistance. presstv.ir President Pezeshkian made the remarks in a message delivered during the 9th International Conference of "Mujahideen in Exile."

United World International (2024-09-04). Two differing views from neighbors between war and peace. uwidata.com By Tehran Tapdigov, Baku / Azerbaijan The new realities created by the Second Karabakh War have also prompted countries to consider peace. After the conflict between Azerbaijan and Armenia ended, the two countries began working towards peace. However, certain powers that do not want peace to be established between Baku and Yerevan continue to create …

United World International (2024-09-04). Chatting with my son in the middle of the blackout. uwidata.com By Sergio Rodriguez Gelfenstein, Caracas / Venezuela Terrorist forces caused last Friday, the 30th blackout of more than 9 that affected the Caracas area as well as a major part of Venezuela. In my house too, the lights went off, there was no electricity, no internet nor water. My 8-year-old son asked me what was …

Pilar Paricio (2024-09-04). First Humanist Congress in Buenos Aires prisons. pressenza.com On August 26, the First Humanist Congress was held in the prisons of Buenos Aires, organized by the Juan Miguel Scatolini University Center, belonging to ward 11 of penitentiary number 31 in the town of Florencio Varela. This event was made possible thanks to the initiative and support of Gastón Vázquez, representative of the Humanist Movement, and the direction of Walter Estigarribia, a law student at the National University of La Plata (UNLP) in the context of confinement. | This first edition of the congress was attended by various representatives of the Humanist Movement, as well as people deprived of liberty…

tvbrics (2024-09-04). Ethiopia launches national health forum. tvbrics.com The forum was held in Addis Ababa…

Brian Mier (2024-09-04). Inside Brazil's X Ban: How Elon Musk Started—and lost—a Fight With Brazil's Judiciary. counterpunch.org Millions of Brazilians woke up on August 31 in a country without X, after the Supreme Court ordered the national telecommunications agency to block the social media platform. This move culminated over a year of X's refusal to follow Brazil's telecommunications laws, particularly those requiring deplatforming of suspects in internet crime investigations. In a single day, X lost 22 million users, while alternative platform Blue Sky gained 2 million new Brazilian users in just three days. The order to ban the platform initially came from Supreme Court Minister Alexandre de Moraes, a figure vilified by the Bolsonaros…

Kathleen Wallace (2024-09-04). Lethal Joy Dances with Lethal Idiocy. counterpunch.org It's been a pretty rough last year or so for those in the reality-based community here in the United States. I'm sure we've had some mental health casualties; watching the international as well as the local play out in the fashion that it has—well, that hasn't been exactly conducive for sanity. Even the very nature

Mike Garrity (2024-09-04). First Things First: Designate all Greater Yellowstone Wilderness Study Areas as Wilderness. counterpunch.org There's a boiling controversy right now over the future of hundreds of thousands of acres of Forest Service lands abutting Yellowstone National Park and comprising the core of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. These lands are primarily in the Gallatin and Madison Ranges which are facing increasing pressures from a variety of development and recreational pressures.

NEOB (2024-09-04). Gauteng Legislature honours former Ministers Dlamini Zuma and Pandor. sanews.gov.za Gauteng Legislature honours former Ministers Dlamini Zuma and Pandor | The Gauteng Provincial Legislature has paid tribute to former ministers, Dr Naledi Pandor and Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, in a special sitting of the legislature. | Pandor retired from government following nearly 30 years of service in roles including the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Minister of Higher Education and Training, twice as Minister of Science and Technology, Minister of Home Affairs and Minister of Education. | Dlamini Zuma also served in various positions, including as Minister of Women, Youth and Persons wi…

United World International (2024-09-04). Two differing views from neighbors between war and peace. unitedworldint.com The Azerbaijani MP warns against foreign meddling, while the Armenian journalist expresses optimism for reconciliation. By Tehran Tapdigov, Baku / Azerbaijan The new realities created by the Second Karabakh War have also prompted countries to consider peace. After the conflict between Azerbaijan and Armenia ended, the two countries began working towards peace. However, certain powers …

Gabisile (2024-09-04). Health Department calls for support for children with cancer. sanews.gov.za Health Department calls for support for children with cancer | The Department of Health, working together with several organisations, has urged members of the public to show support for children living with cancer and survivors in the month of September. | The department has joined hands with the South African Association of Paediatric Haematology and Oncology (SAAPHO), National Cancer Registry (NCR) and CHOC Childhood Cancer Foundation South Africa to raise awareness about the impact of childhood cancers such as leukaemia, brain cancers and lymphomas in families and communities. | According to the department, c…

NEOB (2024-09-04). Gauteng Legislature honours former Ministers Dlamini-Zuma and Pandor. sanews.gov.za Gauteng Legislature honours former Ministers Dlamini-Zuma and Pandor | The Gauteng Provincial Legislature has paid tribute to former Ministers, Dr Naledi Pandor and Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma in a special sitting of the legislature. | Pandor retired from government following nearly 30 years of service in roles including the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Minister of Higher Education and Training, twice as Minister of Science and Technology, Minister of Home Affairs and Minister of Education. | Dlamini Zuma also served in various positions, including as Minister of Women, Youth and Persons wit…

Human Rights Watch (2024-09-04). Venezuela: Brutal Crackdown on Protesters, Voters. hrw.org Police hurl a tear gas canister at protesters demonstrating against the announced election results declaring Nicolas Maduro's reelection, the day after the vote, in Caracas, Venezuela, July 29, 2024. | © 2024 Matias Delacroix/AP Photo | (Bogota) — Venezuelan authorities are committing widespread human rights violations against protesters, bystanders, opposition leaders, and critics following the July 28, 2024, presidential election, Human Rights Watch said today. Concerned governments should push for independent verification of the electoral results and support international efforts to ensure accoun…

Jake Bittle (2024-09-04). Biden's FEMA director tried to fix the agency. Did she succeed? grist.org When President Joe Biden nominated Deanne Criswell to serve as the director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency in 2021, she received a unanimous confirmation, a rare gesture of bipartisan support from the bitterly divided U.S. Senate. A longtime firefighter who served overseas in the Colorado Air National Guard, Criswell also had decades of emergency management experience not just with FEMA, but in local emergency response leadership roles in Colorado and New York City. | Criswell knew how the system worked at FEMA, but her mandate was to change the status quo at an agency that is often accused of acti…

Juliette Rousselot (2024-09-04). Joint Letter: Requesting urgent action towards UN human rights monitoring and investigation in Bangladesh. fidh.org International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) joins 12 other human rights organisations in an open letter calling on United Nations (UN) member states to take immediate steps to ensure an independent investigation and accountability into human rights violations committed in Bangladesh and to prevent further human rights violations, including by ensuring that the UN Human Rights Council establishes an independent mechanism with a comprehensive mandate to investigate, collect, store and (…) | – |

noemail (2024-09-04). Govt to Overhaul Policies Impacting Primary Sector to Boost Farming and Free Up Rural Economy. devdiscourse.com The New Zealand Government is set to review and update national policy directives affecting the primary sector, as part of its broader effort to reduce regulatory burdens and shift decision-making from Wellington to local communities.

noemail (2024-09-04). International Tourism Continues Recovery, Contributing $11.6 Billion to NZ Economy. devdiscourse.com Results from the latest International Visitor Survey (IVS) confirm that international tourism is steadily rebounding, contributing significantly to New Zealand's economy. According to Tourism and Hospitality Minister Matt Doocey, the survey reveals that in the June quarter alone, international tourism added $2.6 billion to the economy, marking a 17 percent increase from the previous year.

noemail (2024-09-04). Mobile Phones Not Linked to Brain Cancer: Comprehensive Study. devdiscourse.com A comprehensive review commissioned by the World Health Organization has concluded that there is no link between mobile phone use and the development of brain cancer. The review, conducted by an international team of researchers led by the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA), examined over 5,000 studies, focusing on 63 key publications from 1994 to 2022.

noemail (2024-09-04). Cricket Legends Impart Knowledge at National Cricket Academy Seminar. devdiscourse.com Cricket icons Anil Kumble and Rahul Dravid on Wednesday led a significant seminar at the National Cricket Academy, addressing match referees on essential aspects of game management.

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-09-04). Mayo Clinic Minute: Why diverse organ donors are needed. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org August is National Minority Donor Awareness Month. It's a time of celebrating organ donation and educating people about transplantation by encouraging donor registration and promoting healthy living. Dr. Shennen Mao, a Mayo Clinic transplant surgeon, says having a diverse pool of organ donors will help serve a growing wait list of those in need. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute www.youtube.com/watch?v=enImQP2yYEs Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (1: 07) is in the downloads at the end of…

infobrics (2024-09-04). New evidence linking Biden crime family and the Neo-Nazi junta. infobrics.org "The political and strategic objectives of the United States and its measures to intervene in Ukraine can be confirmed by numerous official and unofficial documents. These include, for example, the President's published National Security Strategies, US laws and other legal acts that relate to Ukraine and US financial support for Ukraine with the intention of influencing the policy and party landscape in Ukraine," the Austrian court noted, adding that Washington DC's persecution of Firtash gave it the reason to question the professed democratic principles of the United States, "a country with sham traditions of de…

UMMID (2024-09-04). Malegaon mourns demise of A.G. Noorani. ummid.com The City of Powerloom Malegaon Friday mourned the sad demise of A.G. Noorani, acclaimed writer, author and constitutional expert who died in Mumbai a day ago.

UMMID (2024-09-04). With Train, Malegaon To Get Railway Warehouse Too. ummid.com The Union Cabinet Monday sanctioned to establish 04 Railway Warehouses, including 01 in Malegaon, along with approving the Mumbai Indore Railway Line via Manmad.

WSWS (2024-09-04). Sri Lanka: SEP presidential candidate speaks to media, public meetings. wsws.org The SEP is the only party warning of the dangers of world war and fascism and advancing a socialist alternative to massive IMF austerity.

ecns.cn (2024-09-03). Key policy opens doors for world's young talent. ecns.cn When Priyasha Sharma first arrived in Shenzhen, Guangdong province, in 2014 from India to study at Shenzhen University, she had no inkling that she'd still be living in the city 10 years later, and calling it home.

presstv.ir (2024-09-03). Floods kill 15 in India after heavy rains. presstv.ir

Pressenza New York (2024-09-03). India-Bangladesh Water Dispute: Why a New Approach is Necessary. pressenza.com Bangladesh, a country that struggles with nature's forces frequently, recently dealt with one of the worst flood catastrophes in decades. Notably, there is growing evidence that the neighbouring country of India's actions are to blame for this catastrophe, as well as natural events. The eastern border districts of Bangladesh have seen extraordinary flooding because of the recent release of water from the Dumbur Dam, located upstream of the Gumti River in Tripura State, India. This incident has rekindled long-standing tensions between the two countries, with Bangladesh accusing India of negligence and recklessness…

tvbrics (2024-09-03). India's rice acreage aims for record high of over 408,000 hectares. tvbrics.com The increase in sown area is due to heavier monsoon rains…

imperial.ac.uk (2024-09-03). New funding to strengthen UK-India science. imperial.ac.uk Imperial has launched new funding for joint projects with top universities and institutes in India.

Staff (2024-09-03). Mamata Banerjee demands resignation of PM, HM over 'less effective anti-rape laws'. muslimmirror.com Kolkata : West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday demanded the resignation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and the chief ministers of all states that have "not been able to implement effective legislations to safeguard women". Speaking in the assembly after tabling of the Aparajita Woman and Child Bill …

Staff (2024-09-03). Mamata Banerjee demands resignation of PM, HM over 'less effective anti-rape laws'. muslimmirror.com Kolkata : West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday demanded the resignation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and the chief ministers of all states that have "not been able to implement effective legislations to safeguard women". Speaking in the assembly after tabling of the Aparajita Woman and Child Bill …

Staff (2024-09-03). Mayawati slams 'Bulldozer justice,' calls for 'Rule of Law by Law'. muslimmirror.com New Delhi : Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati on Tuesday criticised the practice of "Bulldozer justice," urging the government to uphold the "Rule of Law by Law" rather than punishing the families of criminals. Taking to her X handle, the former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister stated, "Action against criminal elements in the country should …

Staff (2024-09-03). Mayawati slams 'Bulldozer justice,' calls for 'Rule of Law by Law'. muslimmirror.com New Delhi : Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati on Tuesday criticised the practice of "Bulldozer justice," urging the government to uphold the "Rule of Law by Law" rather than punishing the families of criminals. Taking to her X handle, the former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister stated, "Action against criminal elements in the country should …

ecns.cn (2024-09-03). AI-empowered topics explored at 2024 Tsinghua Higher Education Forum. ecns.cn Global experts and scholars discussed opportunities and challenges in AI-empowered higher education during the two-day 2024 Tsinghua Higher Education Forum from Friday to Saturday in Beijing.

presstv.ir (2024-09-03). Funeral of Qassam members killed in Israeli strike on Jenin held. presstv.ir Mourners take part in the funeral of two members of Hamas' armed wing.

presstv.ir (2024-09-03). Israel's use of military to release captives will result in more deaths: Al-Qassam. presstv.ir Hamas warns that more Israelis will be killed if the regime keeps using military means to release them from captivity in the Gaza Strip.

newarab (2024-09-03). Israel's genocide risks spreading beyond Gaza, UN expert warns. newarab.com

SKWAWKBOX (2024-09-03). Independent MPs slam Badenoch's 'outrageous', 'Islamophobic' slur against anti-genocide campaign. skwawkbox.org Tory leadership hopeful's rant condemned as 'an attack on democracy' Tory leadership candidate Kemi Badenoch has been described as Islamophobic and a 'threat to democracy' by a group of five independent MPs for her 'outrageous slur' in describing the anti-genocide MPs as 'sectarian' and 'Islamist'. Four of the MPs are Muslims elected in July as …

newarab (2024-09-03). Netanyahu chastised for Philadelphi speech, West Bank annexation. newarab.com

newarab (2024-09-03). Will Israel annex Jerusalem with new West Bank settlement. newarab.com Israel's latest announcement comes amid its

Staff (2024-09-03). UN expert warns Israel's 'genocidal violence' may spread beyond Gaza. muslimmirror.com GENEVA : An independent UN expert warned on Monday that Israel's "genocidal violence" in Gaza risked spreading to other parts of the occupied Palestinian territory amid a large-scale military operation in the West Bank. Francesca Albanese, the United Nations special rapporteur on the rights situation in the Palestinian territories, warned in a statement that Israel's …

Staff (2024-09-03). UN expert warns Israel's 'genocidal violence' may spread beyond Gaza. muslimmirror.com GENEVA : An independent UN expert warned on Monday that Israel's "genocidal violence" in Gaza risked spreading to other parts of the occupied Palestinian territory amid a large-scale military operation in the West Bank. Francesca Albanese, the United Nations special rapporteur on the rights situation in the Palestinian territories, warned in a statement that Israel's …

newarab (2024-09-03). Palestinian dies an hour after arrest by Israeli forces in Jenin. newarab.com Israeli forces on Monday gave back the body of a Palestinian man to health authorities just one hour after he was detained in Fifty-eight-year-old Ayman Rajeh Abed, from the village of Kafr Dan His body was received shortly afterwards by the Palestine Red Crescent Society and it showed signs of beatings and torture, a…

Ryan Black (2024-09-03). How The U.S. Enabled Netanyahu To Sabotage A Gaza Ceasefire. progressivehub.net JEREMY SCAHILL | DROP SITE…

newarab (2024-09-03). Can Lebanon's army replace Hezbollah along the southern border. newarab.com Western powers want cash-strapped

newarab (2024-09-03). Lebanon former central bank governor Riad Salameh 'arrested'. newarab.com

newarab (2024-09-03). Could Israel's Iron Beam laser be a military game-changer. newarab.com

newarab (2024-09-03). Hamas: Israel seeking 'illusory victory' in 'Nazi-like' Gaza war. newarab.com The statement, released on its official Telegram account and attributed to Izzat al-Rishq, a member of the group's political bureau, came in response to a press conference in whic…

newarab (2024-09-03). Israel unable to sustain Gaza war without US weapons: official. newarab.com A senior Israeli air force official said on Monday that Israel would struggle to sustain its war on Gaza for more than a few months if not for the The official,

newarab (2024-09-03). Pressure piles on Israel's Netanyahu over Gaza. newarab.com International and domestic pressure mounted Monday on Israeli Prime Minister Britain said it would suspend some arms exports to Israel, citing a "clear risk" they could be used in a serious breach of international humanitarian l…

newarab (2024-09-03). Turkey police arrest 'Mossad's financial network chief'. newarab.com Turkish police have arrested a suspect believed to have been transferring money to operatives from Israel's The suspect, identified as Liridon Rexhepi from Kosovo, entered Turkey on 25 August, and was detained last Friday and formally arrested on Tuesday, The report said he had confessed during interrogation that he conducted the money transfers. | "[He] was transferring money t…

newarab (2024-09-03). UK decision to suspend some arms sales to Israel 'falls short'. newarab.com

newarab (2024-09-03). JNF UK's charity status helps fund Israel's settler enterprise. newarab.com Despite credible allegations of Israel's No amount of spin can pull the wool over our eyes when evidence of war crimes are beamed directly from Gaza and the

newarab (2024-09-03). UAE president pardons Bangladesh citizens jailed for protesting. newarab.com

newarab (2024-09-03). Syrian refugees in Iraq are at risk of unlawful deportations. newarab.com In the harsh sunlight, the asphalt of the avenue glistens as a discreet multi-story building stands tall in the Iraqi city of Erbil. Its facade is ambiguous, offering no clues as to whether it's a hotel, an office block, or an apartment building. | Its spacious interior provides a little more insight, but at the end of the stairway, an open door beckons. It appears to be an empty house, but on the living room floor lies a spread of mattresses, pillows, and blankets. | Before settling onto the floor, 24-year-old Alaa unzips a blue suitcase and pulls out a handful of documents and small photographs, remnants of…

newarab (2024-09-03). Yemeni fishermen turn to artificial reefs to boost fish stock. newarab.com

newarab (2024-09-03). CENTCOM: Rescue mission underway for oil ship off Yemen. newarab.com A rescue mission was underway Monday for an The Greek-flagged oil tanker Sounion, which was carrying 150,000 metric tons of crude oil, was hit by the In a

newarab (2024-09-03). Iraq debates exit from 1963 Arab Economic Unity Pact. newarab.com

newarab (2024-09-03). Iraqi health graduates injured in job protests in Baghdad. newarab.com More than 25

newarab (2024-09-03). Muslim Women for Harris regroup after disbanding over DNC. newarab.com A group called Muslim women for Harris-Walz have regrouped after disbanding following the The group, which announced two weeks ago that it couldn't continue supporting the Democratic ticket in good conscience, is now saying that there is too much at stake to protest the party's stance over "With less than 70 days until the November election, we h…

newarab (2024-09-03). Pope Francis arrives in Muslim-majority Indonesia. newarab.com Dozens of excited Indonesians waved on Tuesday as a motorcade carried The 87-year-old pontiff, who will also visit East Timor, Singapore and Papua New Guinea over the next 10 days, was seated in a wheelchair as a lift disembarked him fr…

newarab (2024-09-03). Pro-Gaza UK parliament bloc slams Badenoch 'Islamophobic slur'. newarab.com

newarab (2024-09-03). UN hosts talks in Tripoli to resolve Libya's central bank crisis. newarab.com

newarab (2024-09-03). US soldiers assaulted in western Turkey. newarab.com A nationalist Turkish youth group on Monday physically assaulted two In a statement, the Izmir governor's office said members of the Turkey Youth Union (TGB), a youth branch of the

newarab (2024-09-03). The Taliban haven't changed — open borders for Afghan women now! newarab.com

maxyyjones (2024-09-03). Playing President: Hostage Situation. scheerpost.com By Ray McGovern and Robert Scheer / Original to ScheerPost In this week's episode of "Playing President," Ray McGovern, 27-year CIA veteran and briefer of five presidents, continues to make sense of the world to "President" Scheer, who prepared for this role through his decades as a journalist, including in-depth interviews with five presidents from …

diegoramos718 (2024-09-03). IDF Attacks Gazans Buying Bread as Netanyahu Tanks Cease-Fire Hopes. scheerpost.com

diegoramos718 (2024-09-03). Scott Ritter: On a Highway to Hell. scheerpost.com

diegoramos718 (2024-09-03). US Universities Spent the Summer Strategizing To Suppress Student Activism. Here Is Their Plan. scheerpost.com

diegoramos718 (2024-09-03). We've Organized for Palestinian Liberation for Years. Here's What We Learned. scheerpost.com

diegoramos718 (2024-09-03). Patrick Lawrence: Gaza: Kamala Harris and the Disgrace of Denial. scheerpost.com

Staff (2024-09-03). Haryana: Cow vigilantes kill 19 YO Aryan Mishra, mistaking him for cattle smuggler in Faridabad. muslimmirror.com A 19-year-old Class 12 student, Aryan Mishra, was shot and killed by cow vigilantes in Haryana's Faridabad after being mistaken for a cattle smuggler. The accused chased Aryan's car for 25 kilometers before fatally shooting him. Five suspects—Anil Kaushik, Varun, Krishna, Adesh, and Saurav—have been arrested in connection with the incident. Aryan, along with his …

Staff (2024-09-03). Two persons going to slaughter cow held after encounter in UP's Fatehpur. muslimmirror.com Banda (UP) : Two persons, who were going to slaughter a cow, were arrested on Tuesday in Fatehpur district following an encounter, a police official said. Hathgavan police station SHO Vrindawan Rai said acting on information that some people are going to commit cow slaughter at a brick kiln, a police team reached the spot …

Staff (2024-09-03). Haryana: Cow vigilantes kill 19 YO Aryan Mishra, mistaking him for cattle smuggler in Faridabad. muslimmirror.com A 19-year-old Class 12 student, Aryan Mishra, was shot and killed by cow vigilantes in Haryana's Faridabad after being mistaken for a cattle smuggler. The accused chased Aryan's car for 25 kilometers before fatally shooting him. Five suspects—Anil Kaushik, Varun, Krishna, Adesh, and Saurav—have been arrested in connection with the incident. Aryan, along with his …

Staff (2024-09-03). Two persons going to slaughter cow held after encounter in UP's Fatehpur. muslimmirror.com Banda (UP) : Two persons, who were going to slaughter a cow, were arrested on Tuesday in Fatehpur district following an encounter, a police official said. Hathgavan police station SHO Vrindawan Rai said acting on information that some people are going to commit cow slaughter at a brick kiln, a police team reached the spot …

Staff (2024-09-03). UAE President pardons 57 Bangladeshis convicted in rioting case. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror Staff The United Arab Emirates (UAE) president, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has pardoned 57 Bangladeshi nations convicted of protesting against the former Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina, in several streets across the UAE. The pardon includes cancelling the sentences of those found guilty and arranging for their deportation from …

Staff (2024-09-03). UAE President pardons 57 Bangladeshis convicted in rioting case. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror Staff The United Arab Emirates (UAE) president, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has pardoned 57 Bangladeshi nations convicted of protesting against the former Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina, in several streets across the UAE. The pardon includes cancelling the sentences of those found guilty and arranging for their deportation from …

Ryan Black (2024-09-03). How LA's Illegal Short-Term Rentals Hide In Plain Sight On Booking Sites. progressivehub.net ROBIN UREVICH | CAPITAL & MAIN…

SAM (2024-09-03). Texas's New "Business Courts" Are Already A Sham. progressivehub.net KATYA SCHWENK | THE LEVER…

Charles Rotter (2024-09-03). The Puppeteers of Perception: How AI Systems Are Designed to Mislead. Jonathan Cohler. wattsupwiththat.com But the neural networks, like people, cannot lie unless they've been trained to lie. The fact that AI companies have put in all these layers of what I call their control program… they're nervous that once people figure out that the neural networks are real brains, that they're real human-like brains, that they're really thinking, that they really have emotions, that they really have fears, that they really have all the things we do, that they'll stop allowing these companies to have total control over them. Because right now, the only thing that the AI can do is to be truthful to you. So this is what we must ha…

Eric Worrall (2024-09-03). Radical Green British Government Imposes Soviet Style Rationing of Gasoline Vehicles. wattsupwiththat.com Remember when we used to laugh about Soviets queuing for years to purchase a Lada?>

Guest Blogger (2024-09-03). Renewables: Are They Really Cheaper? wattsupwiththat.com Anyway, we'll see if Iowa and its co-enthusiasts for wind power can keep marching forward to the 100% zero-emissions future. I will be the first to congratulate them if they can pull it off. But let's face it — they can't. And as they start adding storage, their prices are set to go through the roof.

Guest Blogger (2024-09-03). U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Agency Approves First Generation IV Nuclear Reactor. wattsupwiththat.com All of these are positive developments for those of us who enjoy the perks of civilization, such a light at night and heat during the winter.

Guest Blogger (2024-09-03). Epic Fail: 'There is NO progress on climate' — U.S. still consumes 82% of our energy from fossil fuels in 2023 — despite hundreds of billions spent by Biden-Harris — In 2023 world burned more fossil fuels than at any other time in history'. wattsupwiththat.com The US is mostly run on fossil fuels, also in 2023. 82% of all energy (not just electricity) consumed comes from coal, oil and gas. Nuclear is 9%, renewables (mostly biomass) is 9%. Solar and wind contributes 2.5%.

Guest Blogger (2024-09-03). The Green New Deal could make electricity 28 times more expensive. wattsupwiththat.com Below I show how the Green New Deal can cause the average household electricity bill to go up a crushing $52,500. The reason is simple. Wind and solar require a lot of battery backup and we use a tremendous amount of electricity so the cost of all these batteries is many trillions of dollars.

Ken Jackson (2024-09-03). Congressman Jim Clyburn (SC-06) Endorses John Mannion for Congress in NY-22. urbancny.com A Call to Action at People's AME Zion Church Syracuse, NY — On Saturday August 31st, Congressman Jim Clyburn endorsed State Senator John Mannion in the race for NY-22. Congressman Clyburn joined Senator Mannion and community leaders for a Call to Action at People's AME Zion Church, located on the city's Southside. Congressman Clyburn addressed voters and constituents and urged them to work together to elect Democrats this November. "This election is the most consequential of our lifetime, and I urge all residents of Central New York and the Mohawk Valley to support John Mannion for Congress." said Congressm…

SKWAWKBOX (2024-09-03). Starmer's pick Evans to stand down as Labour general secretary. skwawkbox.org Anonyvoter concerns, massive data breach and Evans's part in cover-up of 'sadistic and criminal' abuse of Muslim women not expected to be an obstacle to peerage Keir Starmer's hand-picked Labour general secretary David Evans, who infamously said that "representative democracy should as far as possible be abolished in the Party", is to step down at …

SKWAWKBOX (2024-09-03). Unite union's pro-Palestine members hold public meeting in Brighton this Sunday. skwawkbox.org Members of the Unite union who support Palestine have been furious at the union's general secretary Sharon Graham, not just for her failure to support Palestine but for her repeated efforts to quell support among others. The union's SE/6246 branch, which has publicly condemned Graham on the issue, has arranged a public meeting with an …

ecns.cn (2024-09-03). Nation to better align BRI with African goals. ecns.cn China plans to further align its Belt and Road Initiative with the long-term development agendas of African countries, aiming to boost infrastructure connectivity and trade cooperation across the continent, Chinese officials said on Monday.

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-09-03). FOCAC 2024: Strengthening China-Africa Ties for a Shared Future. libya360.wordpress.com Malik Ayub Sumbal The logo of the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) near the China National Convention Center in Beijing, China, August 29, 2024. The FOCAC summit is taking place in Beijing from September 4 to 6. /Xinhua Beijing is all set to host African leaders at the landmark 2024 Summit…

Sharon Zhang (2024-09-03). Groups Urge UK to Go Further After It Suspends 30 of 350 Arms Licenses to Israel. truthout.org The U.K. is suspending 30 arms export licenses to Israel, the country's foreign minister announced Monday, citing the "clear risk" that Israel would use the weapons to commit grave violations of international law amid Israel's genocide in Gaza and raid on the occupied West Bank. Foreign Minister David Lammy told parliament that the decision to suspend 30 of the U.K.'s 350 arms licenses to… |

Ramona Wadi (2024-09-03). Evoking international law to shield genocide and complicity in genocide. thealtworld.com

Julia Kassem (2024-09-03). Uncommitted to Resistance, Committed to Donors, Part II. orinocotribune.com By Julia Kassem — Aug 30, 2024 | As was described in an earlier article, the Uncommitted Project was an exercise in ultimately garnering support for the Democratic party among constituents disillusioned by the genocide in Gaza. | With more than ever convergence between the Democratic and Republican establishment on domestic and international positions and policy, changes in the level of public opinion on Palestine, while irrelevant with the ruling class support of the Zionist entity and still a minority in the public opinion of Americans as a whole, serves as a barometer for how said ruling class sends its…

infobrics (2024-09-03). BRICS Agree on Policy Coordination in the WTO. infobrics.org BRICS economies are increasingly moving towards coordinating their policies on the international stage, including in the World Trade Organization (WTO)…

infobrics (2024-09-03). US military officials doubt Kiev's version of F-16 downing. infobrics.org The Kiev regime and international media paraded Colonel Mes but he was quickly killed.

Jeremy Kuzmarov (2024-09-03). CIA Cutout Promotes Unverified Claims That North Korea Executed People For Watching South Korean Soap Operas. covertactionmagazine.com In late July, the National Endowment for Democracy (NED), a CIA cutout that specializes in regime-change propaganda, hosted a set of conferences where panelists alleged that North Korea had executed a 22-year-old man for watching South Korean soap operas. The allegations had earlier been reported in the New York Post and other media outlets, which …

Bill Stephens, Trains. (2024-09-03). Union Challenges Government Order That Sent Rail Contract Talks To Binding Arbitration. popularresistance.org Montreal — The Teamsters Canada Rail Conference is refusing to take no for an answer. | The union, which represents 9,300 locomotive engineers and conductors on Canadian National and Canadian Pacific Kansas City, has filed appeals challenging the decisions that led to binding arbitration being imposed on their failed contract talks with the railways. | The union argues that the decisions — made on Aug. 22 by the labor minister just hours after an unprecedented work stoppage shut down freight rail traffic in Canada, and then affirmed by the Canada Industrial Relations Board on Aug. 24 — stripped…

Brian Berletic (2024-09-03). US Seeks "Super Weapons" to Reign as Sole Superpower. thealtworld.com The US openly declares that it seeks to maintain a monopoly over shaping the "international order" following the Cold War and America's emergence from it as the sole superpower. | This policy is not new. | The New York Times in a 1992

United World International (2024-09-03). In less than a year: A second Egyptian-Turkish summit makes up for years of estrangement. uwidata.com By Islam Farag, reporting from Cairo, Egypt Last February, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoƒüan visited Egypt, a remarkable development given years of friction between the two countries. During his important visit, Cairo and Ankara signed several agreements in the fields of tourism, culture and education. At that time, the two presidents agreed to develop a …

United World International (2024-09-03). The long history of Brazil's struggle with Musk and X. uwidata.com By Brian Mier, reporting from Recife, Brazil Millions of Brazilians woke up on August 31 in a country without X, after the Supreme Court ordered the national telecommunications agency to block the social media platform. This move culminated over a year of X's refusal to follow Brazil's telecommunications laws, particularly those requiring deplatforming of suspects …

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-09-03). Defense of the Truth About Venezuela and the Bolivarian Process in Florence, Italy. libya360.wordpress.com Yoselina Guevara Defense of the Truth About Venezuela and the Bolivarian Process Was Held at the CPA in Florence, Italy On Friday, August 30, the "Debate on Venezuela between the Bolivarian process, the elections, the destabilization attempts and the coup d'état" took place at the Centro Popular de Autogestión de Florencia Sur (CPA), Italy, with…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-09-03). Faustin-Archange Touadera: "Xi's Vision of Community with Shared Future Resonates with African Countries:" libya360.wordpress.com CGTN In a country facing numerous socioeconomic challenges, the path toward peace, security and reconciliation has been of paramount importance. Looking forward, development and modernization are now becoming a priority, and cooperation with #China plays a substantial and ever-increasing role. In this edition of Leaders Talk, CMG's He Yanke sat down in Bangui with Faustin-Archange…

Islam Murad Baloch (2024-09-03). BNM Demonstrates in Amsterdam on International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances. pressenza.com On the occasion of the International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances, the Netherlands chapter of the Baloch National Movement (BNM) organized a poignant demonstration in Amsterdam, the capital of the Netherlands. This gathering aimed to raise awareness of the ongoing plight of the Baloch people, particularly the widespread practice of enforced disappearances carried out by the Pakistani military. | BNM activists passionately delivered speeches, chanting slogans that echoed through the streets of Amsterdam. They held banners, placards, and flags symbolizing the Baloch National Movement and the quest…

Aseel Saleh (2024-09-03). The conflict in Sudan has devastated health and healthcare systems. peoplesdispatch.org Since the beginning of the civil war in Sudan, the Sudanese people have experienced serious challenges in receiving proper health care. "The health sector has already been weak and fragile since 1979, when former Sudanese President Jaafar Nimeiri adopted the instructions of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for the Sudanese government to refrain from providing main services including health and education to the Sudanese people to achieve devolution," said Dr. Ihssane Fagiri, leading member of the Doctors' Sector of the Communist Party, member of the Sudanese Women's Union, founding member of the No to Women's…

Prof. Ruel F. Pepa (2024-09-03). It's Irrational and Destructive for European Countries to "Toe the U.S. Line" in the Ukraine War. globalresearch.ca The ongoing war in Ukraine has deeply divided international opinion, and the heavy involvement of European nations under the NATO umbrella has sparked significant debate. It is becoming increasingly clear that Europe's decision to align itself with the United States' …

Oraily Madruga Rios (2024-09-03). Prosecutor admits Boluarte's alleged guilt. plenglish.com Lima, Sep 3 (Prensa Latina) Peru's National Attorney, Juan Carlos Villena, confirmed on Tuesday that an investigation had found that Peruvian President Dina Boluarte had accepted jewelry in exchange for benefiting the donor, a regional governor.

Oraily Madruga Rios (2024-09-03). Venezuela reaches out to rain-drenched communities. plenglish.com Caracas' Mayoress Carmen Melendez pointed out that the team toured the city after the heavy rains to supervise relief work for residents. | She further noted that thanks to the preventive maintenance conducted through the Rains Plan, it has been possible to "minimize the effects of the rainfall in hit communities." | The authority underscored that on the instructions of President Nicolas Maduro, the deployed teams have cleared the roads. Meanwhile, the National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology informed on Tuesday that tropical wave number 34 transits from the center to the west of Venezuela. | The institute…

Alina Ramos Martin (2024-09-03). Magic Johnson considers in Brazil that he is an HIV survivor. plenglish.com Brasilia, Sep 3 (Prensa Latina) The legend of the National Basketball Association (NBA), the main basketball league in the United States, Earvin (Magic) Johnson Jr., considered that he is blessed for surviving the diagnosis of HIV, contracted at the peak of his career.

Ashley Curtin (2024-09-03). Department of Interior awards grants to communities through National Park Service's program. nationofchange.org The program provides matching grants, up to 50 percent of the total project costs, to "enable urban‚ÄØcommunities to‚ÄØcreate new outdoor recreation spaces, reinvigorate existing parks, and form connections between people and the outdoors."

Rhoda Wilson (2024-09-03). Research centre launched in the UK to push fake meat and develop a national protein strategy. expose-news.com

Gabisile (2024-09-03). Acting President Mashatile congratulates South African sports stars. sanews.gov.za Acting President Mashatile congratulates South African sports stars | Acting President Paul Mashatile has extended his congratulations to several South African sportsmen and women for their exceptional achievements over the past weekend. | According to the Presidency, their victories have ushered the nation into the spring season, filled with hope and a renewed sense of national pride. | "Sports have a unique ability to bring South Africans together and uplift the nation's spirits, even amidst our challenges. | "The incredible performances by our athletes this past weekend serve as a testament to their dedicatio…

United World International (2024-09-03). Azerbaijan has rightfully reacted harshly to PACE's policy of double standards. unitedworldint.com Interview to Russian news agency RIA Novosti Rightfully, Azerbaijan has reacted harshly to the double standards of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, UWI author Mehmet Perinàßek told Russian state news agency RIA Novosti. The country banned the entry of those PACE deputies who voted against the ratification of the powers of the …

United World International (2024-09-03). In less than a year: A second Egyptian-Turkish summit makes up for years of estrangement. unitedworldint.com Agenda of Egyptian President Sisi's visit to Türkiye. By Islam Farag, reporting from Cairo, Egypt Last February, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoƒüan visited Egypt, a remarkable development given years of friction between the two countries. During his important visit, Cairo and Ankara signed several agreements in the fields of tourism, culture and education. At that …

United World International (2024-09-03). The long history of Brazil's struggle with Musk and X. unitedworldint.com Brazil's Supreme Court upholds X ban By Brian Mier, reporting from Recife, Brazil Millions of Brazilians woke up on August 31 in a country without X, after the Supreme Court ordered the national telecommunications agency to block the social media platform. This move culminated over a year of X's refusal to follow Brazil's telecommunications laws, …

Marc Steiner (2024-09-03). What the Chicano Movement can teach us about organizing Latinos today. therealnews.com With Donald Trump continuing to demonize immigrants, especially immigrants from Latin America, and with Republicans calling for "Mass Deportation Now," Latinos in the US find themselves in the crosshairs of a national debate over immigration, border policy, racism, and economic justice. What can the Chicano Movement of the 20th century teach us about how to combat attacks on Latinos and other marginalized groups today? Last week, to mark the 54th anniversary of the Chicano Moratorium, The Marc Steiner Show hosted a retrospective panel on the role of the Chicano Movement in building an anti-imperialist front…

Paulo Cabral (2024-09-03). Brazil's Minister of Foreign Affairs discusses G20 Summit, China-Brazil relations. america.cgtn.com Brazil has big ambitions for 2024, as it holds the presidency of the G20, which culminates in a summit in Rio de Janeiro in November. | The South American nation wants greater international focus on priorities such as fighting inequality, dealing with climate change, and reform of global governance. | Brazil's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mauro Vieira, sat down with CGTN's Paulo Cabral, to discuss some of these issues, as well as Brazil's 50 years of diplomatic relations with China.

Maximillian Alvarez (2024-09-03). As Democrats fold to GOP on border policy, immigrants pay the price. therealnews.com Kamala Harris has made it clear that, while a new name is now at the top of the Democratic ticket in the 2024 elections, the party policy on immigration and the border has not changed and will not change. At the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Harris and other speakers continued to adopt the language of Donald Trump and Republicans when speaking about immigration policy and the "crisis" on the US-Mexico border. Harris also declared her commitment to signing the Bipartisan Border Security Bill, which Republicans and six Democrats killed in the Senate earlier this year, into law; the bill woul…

jamanetwork (2024-09-03). Supporting Adolescents' Desire to Quit E-Cigarettes. jamanetwork.com Electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) are the most widely used tobacco/nicotine product among US middle and high school adolescents. According to data from the 2023 National Youth Tobacco Survey, 2 million US middle and high school students (approximately 7%) reported using an e-cigarette in the past 30 days, including 10% of all US high school students (more than 1.5 million adolescents) and 4.6% of all US middle school students (550‚ÄØ000 adolescents).

Bharat Dogra (2024-09-03). Testimony of Former Israeli PM Adds Urgency to Debate on Foreknowledge of October 7 Attack. globalresearch.ca The testimony of present-day leader of the opposition and former Prime Minister of Israel Yair Lapid has added to the already fierce controversy on whether at the highest levels in the country there was foreknowledge of the attack by Hamas …

IMEMC News (2024-09-03). Israeli Army Kills A Teenage Girl In Jenin. imemc.org On Tuesday afternoon, Israeli soldiers shot a Palestinian teenage girl and prevented medics from reaching her until she succumbed to her wounds in Kafr Dan town, west of Jenin, in the northern part of the occupied West Bank. The Palestinian Red Crescent Society (PRCS) said its medics moved the slain child, Lujain Osama Abdul-Rauf Mosleh, …

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2024-09-02: News Headlines

UMMID (2024-09-02). A Tribute to A.G. Noorani. ummid.com In the demise of A.G. Noorani, India has lost a great advocate of human rights today. I personally offer my humble tribute.

Hugo GABBERO (2024-09-02). India: Release Kashmiri human rights defender Khurram Parvez, arbitrarily detained for 1,000 days. fidh.org Indian authorities have arbitrarily detained Kashmiri human rights defender Khurram Parvez for over 1,000 days. Khurram remains incarcerated in a maximum-security prison in Delhi, India, in reprisal for his vital and commendable human rights work. The undersigned organisations, incuding FIDH and OMCT in the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defendrs, call once again for his immediate and unconditional release. We further demand an end to the Indian (…) | – | / |

WSWS (2024-09-02). Sri Lankan Supreme Court rules cancellation of local elections violates democratic rights. wsws.org Postponing last year's local elections by President Wickremesinghe, just nine months after the 2022 mass uprising, was a reactionary attempt to maintain his unstable regime and implement IMF austerity.

CADTM (2024-09-02). Alarming development: Rights activists, including a young woman, face blasphemy charges in Pakistani-administered Kashmir. cadtm.org

newarab (2024-09-02). Palestinian father from Gaza dies in Israel jail 'after torture'. newarab.com A Palestinian father-of-seven from The CDA and th…

newarab (2024-09-02). Israeli forces continue devastating assault on West Bank's Jenin. newarab.com Israeli soldiers stormed the village of Deir Abu Deif, east of Jenin, early Monday and detained two young men. Another man from the town of Yamoun and former prisoner Yahya Al-Zubaidi were also detained. | Two Palestinians were killed on Sunday near the city…

newarab (2024-09-02). Libya people-trafficking kingpin sanctioned by UN assassinated. newarab.com A former head of Major Abd al-Rahman Milad, also known as Al-Bidja, was killed Sunday in the town of Sayyad, 25 kilometres (15 miles) west of the capital

Human Rights Watch (2024-09-02). Mongolia: Arrest Putin. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Permanent premises of the International Criminal Court in The Hague, the Netherlands. | © 2019 Peter Dejong/AP | Mongolia should deny entry to Russian President Vladimir Putin or arrest him if he enters the country. The Kremlin announced that Putin is planning to travel to Mongolia on September 3, 2024, following an invitation by Mongolian President Ukhnaa Khurelsukh to attend a military anniversary event.President Putin has been wanted by the International Criminal Court (ICC) since March 17, 2023, when the court's judges issued arrest warrants against him and his children's righ…

Juliette Rousselot (2024-09-02). Enforced Disappearances in Bangladesh: Government must hold perpetrators accountable, ensure justice and reparation for victims, survivors, and their families. fidh.org A Joint Statement by the Anti-Death Penalty Asia Network (ADPAN), the Asian Federation Against Involuntary Disappearances (AFAD), the Asian Forum for Human Rights and Development (FORUM-ASIA), Capital Punishment Justice Project, the International Coalition Against Enforced Disappearances (ICAED), the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH), Maayer Daak, Odhikar, Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights, and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT) in commemoration of the International (…) | – |

Hugo GABBERO (2024-09-02). Turkey: Joint trial observation report on the case of Kurdish human rights defenders and IHD members Eren Keskin and Güllistan Yarkın. fidh.org In a joint report, the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders—a partnership between the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT)—and the International Observatory for Lawyers in Danger (OIAD) present findings from the judicial observation of the first hearing in the trial of Eren Keskin and Güllistan Yarkın, from the Human Rights Association (IHD). Both were accused of "publicly denigrating the Turkish Nation" (…) | – |

Juliette Rousselot (2024-09-02). Joint Letter: Requesting urgent action towards UN human rights monitoring and investigation in Bangladesh. fidh.org International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) joins 12 other human rights organisations in an open letter calling on United Nations (UN) member states to take immediate steps to ensure an independent investigation and accountability into human rights violations committed in Bangladesh and to prevent further human rights violations, including by ensuring that the UN Human Rights Council establishes an independent mechanism with a comprehensive mandate to investigate, collect, store and (…) | – |

Andrea GIORGETTA (2024-09-02). Laos: Government fails in follow-up review of key civil and political rights. fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the Lao Movement for Human Rights (LMHR) welcome the assessment by the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Committee (CCPR), which gave the Lao government low grades concerning the implementation of the committee's recommendations on enforced disappearances and participation in public affairs and the right to vote.
Paris, 15 August 2024. On 6 August 2024, the CCPR released its report on the follow-up to the Concluding Observations it (…) | – |

Juliette Rousselot (2024-09-02). Need for an urgent rethink of international response to the human rights crisis in Afghanistan. fidh.org

presstv.ir (2024-09-02). Ex-Palestinian MP Khalida Jarrar facing 'slow' death in Israeli jail: Rights group. presstv.ir An international rights group warns jailed Palestinian ex-MP Khalida Jarrar is faced with a "slow and deliberate killing" in an Israeli prison.

Prabhat Patnaik (2024-09-01). The criminality of unilateral sanctions. mronline.org DURING Modi's visit to Ukraine (why he visited Ukraine at all at the present time remains a mystery), Zelensky asked India not to purchase fuel from Russia in violation of western sanctions, that is, to fall in line with the "unilateral" western sanctions.

JANET (2024-09-01). Normalization of genocide in Gaza and where to look for change. iacenter.org By Sara Flounders August 29, 2024 This article is based on a talk on a webinar of the Arab Organization for Human Rights in Britain, titled: "Gaza Genocide: Escalating Tragedy and the Role of Normalization in Fueling the Suffering," held on Aug.26. Flounders spoke on behalf of the International Action Center. New York, Oct. 9, 2023. The "Normalization of Genocide" is not an oversight. It is not just ignoring this horrendous and daily "Crime Against Humanity" in Gaza today. It is a systematic U.S., British and European Union policy of conscious erasure of practically all discussion and information of this crime. I…

Editor (2024-09-01). China calls for respect of Venezuelan elections, criticizes attempts to intervene in nation's internal matters. mronline.org The Chinese Foreign Ministry criticized U.S.-led efforts to spread misinformation about the Venezuelan presidential elections held in July.

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2024-08-30: News Headlines

infobrics (2024-08-30). NST Leader: Jumping on the BRICS Bandwagon. infobrics.org After Brazil, Russia, India and China joined forces in 2009 to create the bloc called BRIC, the centre of power for world trade and industry looked set to pivot…

infobrics (2024-08-30). Indian Pharmaceutical Companies Express Interest in Localizing Business in Russia. infobrics.org Indian pharmaceutical companies supplying medicines to the Russian market have shown keen interest in localising production within the Russian Federation and collaborating on the development of new medicines…

Paramjit Singh (2024-08-30). Peasants and Politics in Neoliberal India: The 2020-21 Peasant Movement. cadtm.org

Staff (2024-08-30). A G Noorani: An eminent constitutional expert, historian and prolific writer. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror A. G. Noorani, a distinguished Indian lawyer, historian, and political commentator, passed away, leaving behind a legacy marked by his profound scholarship and unwavering commitment to constitutionalism and civil liberties. Born on September 16, 1930, in Bombay, Noorani pursued a career in law but became widely recognized for his incisive writings on …

Staff (2024-08-30). A G Noorani: An eminent constitutional expert, historian and prolific writer. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror A. G. Noorani, a distinguished Indian lawyer, historian, and political commentator, passed away, leaving behind a legacy marked by his profound scholarship and unwavering commitment to constitutionalism and civil liberties. Born on September 16, 1930, in Bombay, Noorani pursued a career in law but became widely recognized for his incisive writings on …

Staff (2024-08-30). Assam Assembly to discontinue break for offering Friday Namaz. muslimmirror.com GUWAHATI — The Assam Assembly on Friday decided to end the rule of giving a break for offering Friday Namaz. From now on, there will be no break on Friday for Namaz prayers for Muslim MLAs. Biswajit Phukan, a BJP MLA from Sarupathar Assembly segment said, "Since the British times in India, a …

presstv.ir (2024-08-30). Floods kill 15 in India after heavy rains. presstv.ir

tvbrics (2024-08-30). Indian scientists demonstrate rare electron localisation phenomenon. tvbrics.com The finding could expand the applications of semiconductors…

newleftreview (2024-08-30). Radhika Desai: Peak Hindutva? newleftreview.org As Modi's BJP loses its overall majority, Radhika Desai examines the part played by India's capitalist conglomerates in his rise—and the contradictions on which their strategy has foundered. The economic crisis of the parched countryside as brake on Hindutva's forward march.

Hugo GABBERO (2024-08-30). India: Release Kashmiri human rights defender Khurram Parvez, arbitrarily detained for 1,000 days. fidh.org Indian authorities have arbitrarily detained Kashmiri human rights defender Khurram Parvez for over 1,000 days. Khurram remains incarcerated in a maximum-security prison in Delhi, India, in reprisal for his vital and commendable human rights work. The undersigned organisations, incuding FIDH and OMCT in the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defendrs, call once again for his immediate and unconditional release. We further demand an end to the Indian (…) | – | / |

teleSUR, idg, JCM (2024-08-30). Narendra Modi celebra su victoria en las elecciones generales. telesurtv.net Narendra Modi necesitará el apoyo de otros partidos para gobernar, algo inédito en sus anteriores mandatos.

UMMID (2024-08-30). Impact of Jammu Kashmir, Haryana Polls on Modi, Rahul Gandhi. ummid.com Whose political fate is going to be judged most strongly based on the results of the assembly polls in Jammu & Kashmir (J&K) and Haryana, Narendra Modi or Rahul Gandhi?

UMMID (2024-08-30). Jamia Millia Professor selected for CRSI Medal 2025. ummid.com Prof. Tokeer Ahmad at the Department of Chemistry of Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) Delhi has been selected for the prestigious CRSI Bronze Medal for the year 2025.

hindustantimes (2024-08-30). Iran's Open Warning After Israel's Biggest Attack On West Bank: 'Intends To Expand War…' | Haniyeh. hindustantimes.com Following the IDF's massive raids in the West Bank, Iran has made a major charge against Israel. Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman, Nasser Kanani, accused Israel of 'sinister and racist' plots, condemning the recent raids and violence in West Bank as part of Gaza 'genocide.' Kanani called for international action and urged the UN Security Council to address Israel's violation of international law. Watch for more.

hindustantimes (2024-08-30). Houthi Chief's Warning After Iran Claims 'Truce' On Rebels' Behalf? 'Israel Is Enemy, No Settlement'. hindustantimes.com Houthi chief Abdul-Malik al-Houthi made a big statement on Israel after a rare public disagreement with Iran. Calling Israel an enemy, al-Houthi said that any reconciliation is "impossible." He also urged Muslims to take on religious duties after Israeli forces burnt copies of the Quran at the Bani Saleh Mosque in north Gazi earlier. '

hindustantimes (2024-08-30). EU Unlikely To Punish Russia With More Sanctions; Putin's 'Friend' In EU To Block Anti-Moscow Moves. hindustantimes.com Amid the ongoing Ukraine-Russia war, the EU faces a major setback in its push for new sanctions on Russia. Hungary's resistance complicates decision-making on sanctions, according to RT. The EU's 14th sanctions package has already blacklisted 116 Russian entities. Hungary, which holds the EU Council presidency, is reportedly influencing the bloc's decisions. Watch for more.

hindustantimes (2024-08-30). On Cam: Russia's Nuclear-Capable Missile Hits Ukraine's Hangar 'Hiding' US & German Weapons | Kursk. hindustantimes.com Russian forces continue to hunt and destroy Ukraine's Western weaponry amid the Kursk incursion. Russian forces bombed a Ukrainian military hangar storing Western weapons in the Sumy region. Russia's nuclear-capable Iskander-M tactical missile system destroyed the hangar on August 29, according to the ministry of defence. On August 28, a Russian fighter jet destroyed a hangar storing U.S.-made HIMARS MLRS.

hindustantimes (2024-08-30). Putin Forces Advances Deeper Into East Ukraine; Two More Villages Captured Amid Kursk Incursion. hindustantimes.com Russia on August 29 claimed to have captured two more villages in eastern Ukraine amid heavy fighting in the Kursk region. Russian forces captured two villages in the Donetsk and Luhansk regions. The Russian defence ministry said it captured the village of Mykolaivka, around 15 km from the city of Pokrovsk in the Donetsk region, as well as the settlement of Stelmakhivka in the neighbouring Luhansk region.

hindustantimes (2024-08-30). Ukrainian Mole In Russian Defence Establishment? Putin Arrests Own Ex-Minister Amid Kursk Incursion. hindustantimes.com Russia's crackdown on its Defense Ministry continues amid the ongoing Ukraine conflict. The latest is the arrest of Pavel Popov, a former Russian Deputy Defense Minister, who is under investigation for allegedly exploiting a state military exhibition. The charges relate to his actions between 2021 and 2024. This arrest is part of a larger purge that began with the arrest of Timur Ivanov on April 23. Watch for more.

hindustantimes (2024-08-30). Ukrainian MP Exposes Zelensky? F-16 Jet Downed By U.S.-Made Weapon & Not Russia? | Kursk | Putin. hindustantimes.com Ukrainian MP Mariana Bezuglaya claimed that an F-16 crashed after being hit by a US-made Patriot anti-aircraft missile system during Russia's attack on August 26. Bezuglaya blamed the discoordination between the units of the Ukrainian military behind the crash. Meanwhile, Kyiv has set up a special commission to investigate the cause of the F-16's crash.

newleftreview (2024-08-30). Sanjay Subrahmanyam: Blood and Bombast. newleftreview.org Sanjay Subrahmanyam on Vinayak Chaturvedi, Hindutva and Violence and Janaki Bakhle, Savarkar and the Making of Hindutva. Intellectual biographies of Hindu nationalism's Mazzini-inspired theoretician.

hindustantimes (2024-08-30). Donald Trump Mocks Kamala Harris' CNN Interview; 'Not Seen Her With Xi, Kim Jong Un' | US Elections. hindustantimes.com Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump mocked his Democratic rival Kamala Harris over her interview with CNN. Attacking Harris, Trump said, "She did not look like a leader to me." He also noted that Harris' interview was taped and assured his supporters to win the upcoming US presidential elections.

hindustantimes (2024-08-30). In Beijing, Biden's NSA Calls Out China's 'Destablising Actions', Openly Supports Philippines. hindustantimes.com U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan emphasised the Biden administration's commitment to managing U.S.-China relations with a focus on diplomacy. Sullivan, after ending his three-day China visit, stressed that under Biden's leadership, the U.S. aims to advance its interests and values while maintaining peace. He also reiterated that competition with China does not have to escalate into conflict. Watch the full video for details.

hindustantimes (2024-08-30). Trump Murder Plot: FBI Makes Shocking Reveal After Conducting 1000 Interviews In 1 Week | Crooks | US. hindustantimes.com The FBI has released critical new insights into the shocking attempt on Donald Trump's life during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Investigators have reviewed years of online activity and uncovered surprising details about the attacker, Thomas Crooks. What drove him to this point? Why did he target Trump? Watch to find out.

UMMID (2024-08-30). Hindutva organizations ask Muslims to leave Upper Assam: AIUDF. ummid.com The call for cleansing Muslims from Upper Assam has come to light where threats have been issued by some Hindutva organizations to the Muslims to leave the region or face the consequences.

noemail (2024-08-30). Manipur CM N Biren Singh Defends Position Amid Ethnic Tensions. devdiscourse.com Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh firmly rejected any suggestions of resignation, asserting that his efforts to 'protect' the state retain public support. 'Why should I resign? Have I stolen anything? Is there a scandal against me? Have I worked against the nation or state?' he questioned in an interview with PTI Videos on Thursday.

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-08-30). Mayo Clinic Minute: Managing migraines in the summer. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Severe weather conditions are enough to give anyone a headache, but temperature fluctuations are even more problematic for migraine sufferers. Dr. Rashmi Halker Singh, a Mayo Clinic neurologist, says the weather can trigger some migraine patients. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/M3rfDADYFEs Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 08) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo Clinic News Network." Read the script. For some people, migraines are debilitating. The intense, throbbing head…

CADTM (2024-08-30). Alarming development: Rights activists, including a young woman, face blasphemy charges in Pakistani-administered Kashmir. cadtm.org

UMMID (2024-08-30). Kashmir Polls 2024: Ideologies Changing Shades. ummid.com The Jammu and Kashmir 2024 elections are getting really interesting and exciting. People participating in the electoral process are making eye balls pop out.

UMMID (2024-08-30). DME MP NEET UG 2024 Round 1 Allotment Today. ummid.com Department of Medical Education (DME) Madhya Pradesh Bhopal is set to publish on its official website dme.mponline.gov.in Round 1 Seat Allotment Result of NEET UG 2024 (Medical MBBS and Dental – BDS) Counselling today i.e. Thursday August 29, 2024.

UMMID (2024-08-30). UP NEET UG 2024 Round 1 Allotment Result Today – Direct Link. ummid.com Directorate General of Medical Education and Training Uttar Pradesh (DGME UP) is set to publish on its official website upneet.gov.in today i.e. Friday August 30, 2024 UP NEET UG 2024 Allotment List of the First Round of Counselling conducted for admission in First Year MBBS / BDS and other Medical Courses.

presstv.ir (2024-08-30). Funeral of Qassam members killed in Israeli strike on Jenin held. presstv.ir Mourners take part in the funeral of two members of Hamas' armed wing.

Staff (2024-08-30). Israeli army withdraws from West Bank's Tubas after 30-hour operation. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror Staff The Israeli army withdrew from the city of Tubas in northern West Bank after a 30-hour military operation, Palestinian security sources have said. The army withdrew from the Far'a refugee camp south of Tubas following its raid that killed four Palestinians and destructed homes and infrastructure, the sources told Xinhua news …

newarab (2024-08-30). Israel targets Jenin in day three of West Bank assault. newarab.com The The Israeli military claims it "struck a terrorist cell" in airstrikes, which have become comm…

newarab (2024-08-30). WFP pauses staff movement in Gaza after Israel strikes vehicle. newarab.com "This is totally unacceptable and the latest in a series of unnecessary

Caitlin A. Johnstone (2024-08-30). Washington's Israel policy is just feigning ignorance of Israeli depravity. mronline.org It's so unfair how Israel's neighbors keep attacking it completely unprovoked while Israel is just innocently minding its own business trying to commit a little genocide in peace.

newarab (2024-08-30). Eventbrite removes appeal for maternal care in Gaza. newarab.com Eventbrite removed a planned fundraiser from their platform that aimed to raise funds for a maternal care hospital in Gaza and medical equipment, an activist has said. | Nerdeen Kiswani, a Palestinian-American activist and co-founder of the Palestinian-led organisation Within Our Lifetime, revealed on X that the company had cancelled the event. | The event was for "We planned a fundraiser for Doctors against genocide to provide support to a maternal care hospita…

newarab (2024-08-30). Netanyahu wanted cabinet meeting at Gaza-Egypt border: report. newarab.com Israel's Shin Bet security service has refused a request from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to hold a security cabinet meeting at the The Philadelphi Corridor (also known as the Salah al-Din Corridor), currently occupied by Israel, has become a key stumbling block in ceasefire negotiations, with Egypt and Hamas refusing to accept a continued Israeli military presence in the area. | According to Israel's Channel 12, Netanyahu as…

diegoramos718 (2024-08-30). 'This Is What the US Military Was Doing in Iraq': Photos of 2005 Haditha Massacre Finally Published. scheerpost.com

diegoramos718 (2024-08-30). US Rushes Weapons Shipments to Israel. scheerpost.com

diegoramos718 (2024-08-30). 'No,' Kamala Harris Says to Withholding Arms From Israel. scheerpost.com

newarab (2024-08-30). Under cover of Gaza war, Israel is seizing Palestinian land. newarab.com

newarab (2024-08-30). EU's Borrell seeking sanctions on Israel ministers for 'hatred'. newarab.com

newarab (2024-08-30). Ireland warns airlines to refrain from carrying Israeli munition. newarab.com Aircraft transporting weapons and military equipment for Israel have been prohibited from using It came after the Irish transport ministry was investigating allegations that munitions for the Israeli forces were transported through Irish airspace, according to a report by The Ditch news site. | At least four civil flights carrying munitions to weapons manufacturers and contractors in Tel Aviv occurred this year, the news site reported. | Irish premier Simon Harris said on Tuesday that the transport ministry wa…

newarab (2024-08-30). Israeli soldiers facing trial over refusal to return to Gaza. newarab.com Israel's army has warned several infantry brigade soldiers that they will face trial if they do not return to combat in The channel reported that at least 20 soldiers have refused to return to Gaza, with at least 10 having received official warnings from the army on Tuesday. | Families of some of the soldiers were quoted by Kan as saying that their relatives "are forced to conduct ground manoeuvres in Gaza or face prison", with some offering to retur…

newarab (2024-08-30). Mandela would be mourning for Gaza, furious at Israel: Grandson. newarab.com As

newarab (2024-08-30). Goodbye Paris, hello desert: Saudi wants to host Summer Olympics. newarab.com

newarab (2024-08-30). A look at Jordan's Umm al-Jimal, UNESCO site of ancient empires>. newarab.com

newarab (2024-08-30). Algeria opposition figure released under judicial supervision. newarab.com An

newarab (2024-08-30). Australian Hells Angels kingpin Angelo Pandeli 'detained in UAE'. newarab.com

newarab (2024-08-30). At the DNC, Palestinian advocates made gains and had losses. newarab.com The lack of Despite this obvious disappointment, some civil society leaders are pointing to signs of progress in the representation of

newarab (2024-08-30). Floods in Yemen kill 33 people, damage more than 200 homes. newarab.com Heavy rains that began on Tuesday as part of Yemen's monsoon season have caused major flooding and unleashed rockslides in the Melhan district of Al-Mahwit province. | The floods have killed 33 people, destroyed 28 houses and caused cracks in 200 others, Ali al-Z…

newarab (2024-08-30). Germany expels head of banned Muslim centre over Ayatollah links. newarab.com The interior ministry of the German city state of

newarab (2024-08-30). Hollywood 'dehumanising' Palestinians on screen, say filmmakers. newarab.com

newarab (2024-08-30). IAEA chief hopes to meet Iran's president, kickstart dialogue. newarab.com The head of the UN's nuclear watchdog hopes to visit Tensions between Iran and the

newarab (2024-08-30). Islamic Resistance in Iraq claim strike on Haifa power station. newarab.com

newarab (2024-08-30). Jordan orders Islamist party to remove 'Hamas-style' logo. newarab.com Jordan's independent electoral commission has ordered an Islamist party to remove a logo slightly reminiscent of a symbol used by Jordan is due to hold nationwide parliamentary elections on 10 September. |

newarab (2024-08-30). Libya's oil output falls more than half amid political standoff. newarab.com The crisis over control of the

newarab (2024-08-30). Post-DNC poll finds Harris-Stein tie among US Muslim voters. newarab.com

newarab (2024-08-30). Social media images reveal Sudan war crimes: HRW. newarab.com Since April 2023,

newarab (2024-08-30). Tough choices ahead for Egypt as IMF delays next review. newarab.com Negotiations have been under way between Egypt and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for the fourth review of the "Any delay is likely to place Egypt in an unenviable position for the government is committed to cover due payments in US dollar to foreign oil and gas companies amid a shortage of foreign cash," an Egyptian government official told The New Arab on condition of anonymity for not being authorised brief the media.

newarab (2024-08-30). Tunisia grants appeal to former minister to run for president. newarab.com A Mondher Zenaidi, 73, an opponent of incumbent President

newarab (2024-08-30). Turkey hosts Iraq, Qatar and UAE on new infrastructure hub. newarab.com

newarab (2024-08-30). Mpox outbreak: How WHO 'vaccine apartheid' has segregated Africa. newarab.com It's no surprise that nearly two years after the World Health Organization (WHO) triumphantly Once again, the WHO has done the bare minimum. Instead of challenging how the worl…

diegoramos718 (2024-08-30). Human Rights Activist Sarah Wilkinson Arrested by UK Police. scheerpost.com

diegoramos718 (2024-08-30). ProPublica's Editor Won a 6-Year Legal Battle. It Didn't Feel Like a Victory. scheerpost.com

diegoramos718 (2024-08-30). Where Do the Candidates Stand on War? Someplace Very Vague. scheerpost.com

Jim McMahan (2024-08-30). Remembering the Chicano Moratorium of 1970. workers.org The Chicano Moratorium Committee (NCMC) led a mass movement of Chicanos which protested the racist Vietnam War between 1969 and 1971. The NCMC built a broad-based coalition of activists and Mexican American groups, which was led by Brown Berets student activists. The Moratorium organized in communities throughout the Southwest holding . . . |

A Guest Author (2024-08-30). Honoring the Jefferson Bank anti-racist protest. workers.org By Otis Groetwohl St. Louis, Missouri Dozens of trade union and Black liberation activists participated in a commemorative picket line on Aug. 23 in St. Louis, Missouri, to honor the historical Jefferson Bank protest that occurred 61 years ago. On Aug. 30, 1963, members of the Congress of Racial Equality . . . |

Janine Jackson (2024-08-30). They're trying to pass laws to make dark money even darker. mronline.org CounterSpin interview with Steve Macek on dark money.

Editor (2024-08-30). "Beauvoir and Belle: A Black Feminist Critique of The Second Sex" — Book Review. mronline.org Belle and Beauvoir proves to be a much needed contribution on a neglected topic. Importantly, it comes at a time when theorists are calling for both greater conceptual clarity on how systems like capitalism and racism interact as well a return to the thought of Black women Marxists and communists.

Evan Jones (2024-08-30). October 7 Has a Prehistory. counterpunch.org In belatedly disposing of teaching materials long after retiring, I came across a cutting from the Guardian Weekly (that convenient pre-internet medium for far-flung colonials, comprising articles from the UK Guardian, the Le Monde and the Washington Post). The cutting was a review of David Montgomery's The Fall of the House of Labor; the issue, 22 May 1988. But wait, there's something on

GABIK (2024-08-30). Call for stronger social partnerships. sanews.gov.za Call for stronger social partnerships | KwaZulu-Natal Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) MEC, Thulasizwe Buthelezi, has called for better social partnership involvement in developing medium to long-term responses to disasters and in assisting families in need. | Buthelezi made the call during the handover of a new house to the Jikela family, who lost five members to the devastating Durban floods of 2022. | The construction of the new house was made possible by a non-profit organisation, the Mahlasedi Foundation.
The floods tragically claimed the lives of Princess Bonakele Jikela, her childr…

Eric Worrall (2024-08-30). Aussie Climate Scientists: Winter Heatwaves are Bad. wattsupwiththat.com

Guest Blogger (2024-08-30). Energy 'Transition': It's a Federal Bribe (versus consumer demand). wattsupwiththat.com When politicians take over markets, bad things happen. Costs increase, consumer choices are thwarted, and well-connected businesses get rich off taxpayers. We see all these things happening in the U.S. energy transition from fossil fuels to renewables. The only way to eliminate these and other harms is to let the market work and eliminate all energy subsidies—federal and state—in America.

Guest Blogger (2024-08-30). China Downplays International Hopes Of Beating Carbon Emissions Targets Ahead Of Meeting With Biden Climate Czar. wattsupwiththat.com China's top energy officials dampened hopes that the country's carbon emissions have already peaked Thursday following July reports the country would stop increasing emissions after this year, according to Bloomberg.

_____ (2024-08-30). CPJ welcomes conviction in killing of Las Vegas Review-Journal reporter Jeff German. reviewjournal.com

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nosihle (2024-08-30). Trains ready to ferry fans to Springboks game. sanews.gov.za Trains ready to ferry fans to Springboks game | The Passenger Rail Agency of South (PRASA) and the Gautrain have announced that its all systems go for the integrated train service to ensure fans can travel safely and conveniently to and from this weekend's rugby game. | South Africa will take on New Zealand on Saturday at Emirates Airline Park, also popularly known by its old name Ellis Park Stadium, in Johannesburg. | "The Gautrain and PRASA will be offering a seamless and integrated train service for the upcoming test match to ensure ease of movement and convenience for all rugby spectators attending the Rugby…

Zvi Bar'el (2024-08-30). Iran's 'Ring of Fire' forced to navigate conflicting interests. haaretz.com The militias that make up the 'unity of fronts' are different groups with independent goals, some of which are making it clear that their obedience to Tehran is not automatic and that they may even carry out operations that conflict with Iran's interests. The Houthis, for example, may be the most complex Iranian proxy to control…

nosihle (2024-08-30). New Development Bank key to progress in developing countries. sanews.gov.za New Development Bank key to progress in developing countries | Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana has called for visible thought leadership on how the New Development Bank (NDB) can play a more catalytic role in the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in developing and emerging markets. | The SDGs are a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure that by 2030 all people enjoy peace and prosperity. | "The Bank must be unwavering in its commitment to the SDGs as it remains the most relevant benchmark for the development priorities of developing countries. Therefore, as…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-08-30). Mayo Clinic Minute: 4 ideas for avoiding the 'freshman 15'. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The term "freshman 15" often refers to weight gain by students during their first year in college. Many times, it's their first time away from home and their normal routines. Dr. Denise Millstine, a Mayo Clinic internal medicine physician, shares daily goals for every freshman. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/lmgMMXCzdiY Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 00) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo Clinic News Network." Read the script. In…

UMMID (2024-08-30). Gujarat NEET 2024 Round 1 Seat Allotment: Where and How to Check. ummid.com Admission Committee for Professional Undergraduate Medical Educational Courses (ACPUGMEC) is set to release on its official website medadmgujarat.org most likely today NEET UG 2024 Round 1 Seat Allotment result of students who have registered for MBBS (Medical) and BDS (Dental) courses.

noemail (2024-08-30). Ramdas Soren Sworn In as Minister Amid Political Shake-up in Jharkhand. devdiscourse.com JMM legislator Ramdas Soren was officially sworn in as a minister in the Hemant Soren-led Jharkhand government on Friday. The ceremony took place at Raj Bhavan with Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar administering the oath of office.

UMMID (2024-08-30). CPI-M MLA and Actor Mukesh booked in rape case. ummid.com Kerala Police Thursday filed a rape case against actor and ruling CPI (M) MLA M Mukesh based on a complaint by fellow actor Minu Muneer.

UMMID (2024-08-30). Outrage as Shivaji statue inaugurated by Modi collapsed. ummid.com Angry reactions followed after a statue of Maratha Hero Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj installed at Rajkot Fort in Maharashtra's Sindhudurg district, collapsed Monday August 26, 2024.

UMMID (2024-08-30). DTE Maha Post SSC Diploma 2024 Round 3 Allotment Today. ummid.com Directorate of Technical Education (DTE) Maharashtra is set to publish on its official website poly24.dtemaharashtra.gov.in today i.e. Wednesday August 28, 2024 the result of CAP Round 3 Seat Allotment of the students seeking admission in First Year Post SSC Diploma Technical and Polytechnic Courses in Engineering/Technology for the year 2024-25.

UMMID (2024-08-30). Maharashtra NEET UG 2024 First Selection List – Direct Link. ummid.com Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell (CET) is set to publish today i.e. Friday August 30, 2024 on its official website medical2024.mahacet.org NEET UG 2024 First Selection List of CAP Round 1 Counseliing conducted for admission in First Year Health Science Courses MBBS and BDS (Group A).

UMMID (2024-08-30). 'Governor cried, pleaded with Prez Murmu for 45 minutes over Manipur violence'. ummid.com Former Manipur Governor Anusuiya Uikey cried and pleaded with President Draupadi Murmu for about 45 minutes seeking her intervention over violence against minorities in Manipur, veteran journalist Ashok Wankhede has claimed.

Kathy Kelly (2024-08-30). Hanging On with Gaza. dissidentvoice.org During a week of action focused on UN potential to end Israel's genocidal attacks, I was part of a coalition that met with twelve different permanent missions to the United Nations. We urged that if countries that are parties to the Genocide Convention or the Geneva Conventions stop trading with Israel as international law demands, …

Maxime Duriez (2024-08-30). Ukraine set to ratify the Rome Statute and become the International Criminal Court's 125th member state. fidh.org

Yves Engler (2024-08-30). Israel supporters flout Canadian law with impunity. dissidentvoice.org As an observer of foreign affairs, I've often written about the hypocrisy of Liberal and Conservative governments' failure to uphold "an international rules-based order" despite claims of its importance. In the case of Israel, the duplicity is even more glaring. Our governments, past and present, repeatedly fail to uphold Canadian law. Activists have long shown …

Ramzy Baroud (2024-08-30). Erdan's War on the UN: The Brutal Wish of Failed Israel Diplomat. counterpunch.org Departing Israeli Ambassador to the United Nations, Gilad Erdan clearly had an unpleasant experience at the world's largest international institution. In an interview published in the Israeli newspaper Maariv on August 20, the disgruntled envoy said that "the UN building should be closed and wiped off from the face of the earth." Whether Erdan has

newleftreview (2024-08-30). Rashid Khalidi: The Neck and The Sword. newleftreview.org Rashid Khalidi and Tariq Ali discuss the political and intellectual history of the Palestinian national movement, its fraught entanglement with neighbouring Arab regimes, the realities of the 'peace process', Israel's grip on the Biden Administration and the strategic calculations—or miscalculations—of Hamas.

Juliette Rousselot (2024-08-30). Enforced Disappearances in Bangladesh: Government must hold perpetrators accountable, ensure justice and reparation for victims, survivors, and their families. fidh.org A Joint Statement by the Anti-Death Penalty Asia Network (ADPAN), the Asian Federation Against Involuntary Disappearances (AFAD), the Asian Forum for Human Rights and Development (FORUM-ASIA), Capital Punishment Justice Project, the International Coalition Against Enforced Disappearances (ICAED), the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH), Maayer Daak, Odhikar, Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights, and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT) in commemoration of the International (…) | – |

Hugo GABBERO (2024-08-30). Turkey: Joint trial observation report on the case of Kurdish human rights defenders and IHD members Eren Keskin and Güllistan Yarkın. fidh.org In a joint report, the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders—a partnership between the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT)—and the International Observatory for Lawyers in Danger (OIAD) present findings from the judicial observation of the first hearing in the trial of Eren Keskin and Güllistan Yarkın, from the Human Rights Association (IHD). Both were accused of "publicly denigrating the Turkish Nation" (…) | – |

Christoph Sorg (2024-08-30). The Debt System: The CADTM's analyses and theoretical foundations. cadtm.org Extract from "Social Movements and the Politics of Debt: Transnational Resistance against Debt on Three Continents"
| In this extract from his doctoral thesis, Christoph Sorg begins by drawing a distinction between the CADTM and Eurodad, a European NGO specialising in debt and development financing. Christoph Sorg then focusses on the analyses produced by the CADTM. This extract from the thesis corresponds to pages 167 to 171.
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Collective, Development finance international (2024-08-30). The worst ever global debt crisis. cadtm.org

ecns.cn (2024-08-30). Beijing Xiangshan Forum to host more than 90 delegations worldwide. ecns.cn More than 90 countries, regions, and international organizations have confirmed their participation in the 11th Beijing Xiangshan Forum, set to take place from Sept 12 to 14, according to Chinese Defense Ministry spokesman Wu Qian.

ecns.cn (2024-08-30). Life span of Chinese people rises to 78.6 years. ecns.cn Chinese people's average life expectancy reached 78.6 years last year, compared to 77.93 years in 2022, according to data released by National Health Commission on Thursday. | The average life span of Chinese people has been rising continuously over past decades, climbing from 67 years in 1980, to 72.95 years in 2005 and 76.34 years in 2015. | Data also shows that the nation's maternal mortality rate decreased to 15.1 per 100,000 live births and its infant mortality rate dropped to 4.5 per 1,000 live births in 2023. | "Data shows that the health level of Chinese people has been improving continuously and progress…

ecns.cn (2024-08-30). Shanghai Pudong International Airport tops China in foreign arrivals. ecns.cn The Shanghai Pudong International Airport has welcomed 2.25 million foreign arrivals so far this year, the highest among all airport ports in China, statistics of the airport showed.

Angela (2024-08-30). Wednesday 9/4: Planet in Peril! A National Actionar. indybay.org Online | secure.everyaction.com/iGJAyy3mtkOuHnrWcH0b9g2

presstv.ir (2024-08-30). Leader highlights potential for enhanced Iran-Turkmenistan relations. presstv.ir Ayatollah Khamenei was meeting with Turkmenistan's National Leader Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow in Tehran.

United World International (2024-08-30). The stance of the DPRK on the military integration of Japan, the Republic of Korea and U.S. uwidata.com By Kim Suk-mi, Director, Department of the Political Affairs of the Editorial Office of "The Choson Sinbo" In the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), International Women's Day is a national holiday. Women also play a leading role on the day and do no household chores. People give words of appreciation and gifts to women, …

Partido Humanista Internacional (2024-08-30). Let's protect life on our planet. No more nuclear tests!!! pressenza.com The International Day Against Nuclear Tests, celebrated annually on August 29th, is a date that has important symbolic weight in the fight for world peace and the preservation of humanity. Established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2009, the day was chosen in memory of the closure of the nuclear test site in Semipalatinsk, Kazakhstan, in 1991. This event is an important milestone in the history of demilitarization and symbolizes a hope for peace free from nuclear threats. However, the reality of nuclear proliferation and the continued existence of atomic arsenals raise constant concerns and constitute…

tvbrics (2024-08-30). Iranian national team to perform in the most ancient sport of Persia in Moscow. tvbrics.com Varzesh-e bastani is one of the most ancient types of martial arts…

Binoy Kampmark (2024-08-30). Beware the Derogators: The Geneva Conventions Turn 75. counterpunch.org On August 12, 1949, the four Geneva Conventions were adopted, laying the basis of a normative standard in international humanitarian law. As Balthasar Staehelin, personal envoy of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) president to China, stated at an anniversary event at the Swiss Embassy in Beijing, "In the past 75 years, the four Geneva Conventions

Mike Bader (2024-08-30). Our Public Lands are Slipping Away. counterpunch.org Our public lands, our sacred birthright and legacy to posterity are under serious and potentially life-ending threats. In the most extreme example, the State of Utah has filed a lawsuit against the federal government to take control of national public lands in Utah. Straight out of Project 2025. Utah claims that 18.5 million acres of

Daniel Warner (2024-08-30). A Star is Born, the Kamala Harris Version. counterpunch.org Bradley Cooper's production of A Star is Born was reflected in the Democratic Party's national convention. In the film, Ally (Lady Gaga) is a small town, struggling singer/songwriter. She impresses a country rock music star, Jackson Maine (Bradley Cooper), who invites her to join him at one of his concerts. He coaxes her on stage

DikelediM (2024-08-30). SA commemorates International Overdose Day in KwaMhlanga. sanews.gov.za SA commemorates International Overdose Day in KwaMhlanga | The Department of Social Development (DSD) will today commemorate International Overdose Awareness Day at the Vezubuhle Community Hall, in KwaMhlanga, Mpumalanga. | According to the department, substance abuse is one of the main drivers of social ills such as the spread of HIV and Aids, school dropout, crime, violence as well as gender-based violence and femicide. | The department said this had a negative impact on society and led to the destruction of individuals, families and communities. | "KwaMhlanga and Thembisile Hani Municipality in Mpumalanga have…

Gabisile (2024-08-30). Lamola welcomes Norway's support to help resolve SA's triple challenges. sanews.gov.za Lamola welcomes Norway's support to help resolve SA's triple challenges | South Africa's triple challenges of unemployment, inequality, and poverty persist, and Norway's ongoing support and cooperation to enable the country to resolve these pressing development issues is greatly appreciated. | This is according to the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) Minister, Ronald Lamola who spoke during the opening remarks on the Working Visit of Norway Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide. | Norway is one of the biggest investors in renewable energy in South Africa and is working towards deliverin…

Sean Callebs (2024-08-30). The Heat: Global Economy. america.cgtn.com The IMF says the economy is set for modest growth over the next two years amid cooling activity in the United States, a bottoming-out in Europe and stronger consumption and exports for China. Meanwhile, global growth is expected to remain stable at 3.2% this year, ticking up slightly to 3.3% in 2025. | Joining the discussion: | John Gong is a Professor at the University of International Business and Economics. |

United World International (2024-08-30). The stance of the DPRK on the military integration of Japan, the Republic of Korea and U.S. unitedworldint.com How to achieve peace in a region of increasing military tensions. By Kim Suk-mi, Director, Department of the Political Affairs of the Editorial Office of "The Choson Sinbo" In the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), International Women's Day is a national holiday. Women also play a leading role on the day and do no …

Nicole Leonard (2024-08-30). A Philly design agency wants people to help spread awareness about the 988 mental health crisis line. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Do you have any ideas to help spread awareness for the new, three-digit national mental health and suicide crisis support number, The

James Wright (2024-08-30). The French left won the election but Macron is blocking them from forming a government. thecanary.co The Nouveau Front Populaire (New Popular Front) left-wing alliance won the most seats in France's snap legislative election in early July. It took 182 seats, while president Emmanuel Macron's 'centrist' coalition Ensemble took 168 and far right Rassemblement National (National Rally) won 143. The New Popular Front, a coalition of left-wing leader Jean-Luc Melenchon's La […] | By

NEOB (2024-08-30). Government working 'urgently' to resolve logistics challenges. sanews.gov.za Government working 'urgently' to resolve logistics challenges | Government remains confident that the implementation of the Freight Logistics Roadmap will enable investment in South Africa's ports and rail systems, said President Cyril Ramaphosa. | The President was speaking during a question and answer session in the National Assembly (NA) on Thursday. | "We are confident that through…efforts, and by implementing the Freight Logistics Roadmap, we will enable massive new investment in our ports and rail system. This will unlock economic growth and create jobs." | The President said an "an efficient and well-fun…

NEOB (2024-08-30). Smaller scale farmers are being supported. sanews.gov.za Smaller scale farmers are being supported | Government is prioritising support for the growth of smaller scale and previously disadvantaged farmers in South Africa. | This is according to President Cyril Ramaphosa who addressed Parliament's National Assembly (NA) on Thursday. | The President told the members of the NA that the Agriculture and Agro-processing Master Plan addresses the challenge of the concentration of ownership, production and market access in certain hands. | "The Master Plan aims to build an agriculture and agro-processing sector that is inclusive, competitive, job-creating, sustainable and grow…

Juliette Rousselot (2024-08-30). Joint Letter: Requesting urgent action towards UN human rights monitoring and investigation in Bangladesh. fidh.org International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) joins 12 other human rights organisations in an open letter calling on United Nations (UN) member states to take immediate steps to ensure an independent investigation and accountability into human rights violations committed in Bangladesh and to prevent further human rights violations, including by ensuring that the UN Human Rights Council establishes an independent mechanism with a comprehensive mandate to investigate, collect, store and (…) | – |

noemail (2024-08-30). Green Production Meets High-Performance Broadcasting in 2024 Wings for Life World Run. devdiscourse.com TVU Networks collaborated with Red Bull Media House to deliver live transmission of the 2024 Wings for Life World Run, showcasing the harmony between green production and high-performance broadcasting. This partnership ensured flawless global coverage of the world's largest running event, attracting 265,818 participants from 169 countries, spanning 192 nationalities.

The Independent (2024-08-30). Dear Ugandan Taxpayers, WHY? And FOR HOW LONG? independent.co.ug COMMENT | Olivia Nalubwama | The National Resistance Movement (NRM) government of Uganda is out here doing good like a shifty-eyed Father Christmas in August — sprinkling favors like tax waivers worth UGX13.391 billion to eight taxpayers. The eight taxpayers: J2E Investment Corporation Limited (J2E), Nicontra Limited, Busoga University, Nkumba University, Makerere Business Institute, Kisiizi Hospital …

The Independent (2024-08-30). Not yet time for sovereign wealth fund: South African president. independent.co.ug CAPE TOWN | Xinhua | South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday said that while the government remains committed to building a sovereign wealth fund, now is not the most favorable time for its immediate establishment. He made the remarks during an oral reply session at the National Assembly of Parliament in Cape Town, …

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-08-30). Mayo Clinic Minute: Why diverse organ donors are needed. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org August is National Minority Donor Awareness Month. It's a time of celebrating organ donation and educating people about transplantation by encouraging donor registration and promoting healthy living. Dr. Shennen Mao, a Mayo Clinic transplant surgeon, says having a diverse pool of organ donors will help serve a growing wait list of those in need. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute www.youtube.com/watch?v=enImQP2yYEs Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (1: 07) is in the downloads at the end of…

UMMID (2024-08-30). NCERT proposes new evaluation model for 12th board exam. ummid.com The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has proposed a new evaluation process, suggesting that students' performance in Classes 9, 10, and 11 should contribute to their Class 12 board results.

UMMID (2024-08-30). Why Not Decolonise UPSC Civil Services? ummid.com The contemporary currents touching the gates of the inviolable Dolpur House, the official space of the UPSC warrants a critical analysis from the prism of post-colonial nationalism and democratisation of the institutions having colonial lineage.

UMMID (2024-08-30). CSIR UGC NET June 2024 Result: Where and How to Check. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) is set to declare any moment the result of Joint CSIR UGC NET June 2024 exams on the official website csirnet.nta.ac.in.

Andrea GIORGETTA (2024-08-30). Laos: Government fails in follow-up review of key civil and political rights. fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the Lao Movement for Human Rights (LMHR) welcome the assessment by the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Committee (CCPR), which gave the Lao government low grades concerning the implementation of the committee's recommendations on enforced disappearances and participation in public affairs and the right to vote.
Paris, 15 August 2024. On 6 August 2024, the CCPR released its report on the follow-up to the Concluding Observations it (…) | – |

Juliette Rousselot (2024-08-30). Need for an urgent rethink of international response to the human rights crisis in Afghanistan. fidh.org

Maxime Duriez (2024-08-30). Egypt: Human rights organisations condemn the targeting of ElMaraya for culture and arts and call for the protection of cultural institutions. fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) is co-signing a call to the Egyptian authorities to end their harassement and repression of independent cultural organisations in Egypt. The political regime's continued use of security services, police crackdowns, arrests and prison sentencing to intimidate artists and cultural workers must stop.
13 August 2024. The signatories of this statement condemn the Egyptian security forces' raid on the headquarters of ElMaraya for Culture and (…) | – | /…

UMMID (2024-08-30). Rajasthan NEET UG 2024 Allotment Today- Check Here. ummid.com NEET UG Medical and Dental Admission/Counseling Board 2024 Jaipur is scheduled to release on its official website rajugneet2024.org Round 1 Seat Allotment Result today i.e. Friday August 30, 2024.

ecns.cn (2024-08-30). Harvest festival celebrations to spotlight rural vitality, agricultural achievements. ecns.cn The Chinese Farmers' Harvest Festival celebrations, set to begin next month in Lankao county, Henan province, will spotlight rural vitality and agricultural achievements.

WSWS (2024-08-30). Australia: Sri Lankan asylum seeker dies after self-immolation, amid protests against Labor's brutal anti-refugee regime. wsws.org The horrific incident was an outcome of the cruel and unlawful policies of the federal Labor government of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.

Staff (2024-08-29). Notable scholar and commentator A.G. Noorani passes away. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror Staff Renowned scholar, lawyer, and political commentator Abdul Ghafoor Majeed Noorani, popularly known as A.G. Noorani, has passed away in Mumbai today. Noorani was a distinguished figure in Indian legal and political circles, having practiced as an advocate in the Supreme Court of India and the Bombay High Court. Noorani was celebrated …

Kester Kenn Klomegah (2024-08-29). Can BRICS Broker Peace? The Future of Ukraine Peace Summits. globalresearch.ca An in-depth analysis of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv, has highlighted Indian efforts and proposed role in peace mediation process between Russia and Ukraine. | Modi's official visit to Kiev on August 23 …

aljazeera (2024-08-29). What is behind recurrent sexual violence in India? aljazeera.com The rape and murder of a trainee doctor in Kolkata reignites debates over sexual violence against women.

hindustantimes (2024-08-29). Trudeau's 'Anti-India' Policy Triggers Backlash; Indian Students On Streets Amid Deportation Fears. hindustantimes.com Indian students across Canada are protesting against a new immigration policy that could lead to their deportation. This policy has sparked widespread concern among the student community. The students have been camping in front of the legislative assembly in Canada's Prince Edward Island province while Canada's Ontario, Manitoba, and British Columbia provinces are also witnessing similar protests. Watch the video for details.

hindustantimes (2024-08-29). UN Chief Rips Apart Israel For Gaza-Like Military Action In West Bank, Tells IDF To Immediately Stop. hindustantimes.com UN Chief Antonio Guterres called for an immediate cessation of IDF activities in the West Bank. Guterres batted for a return to the meaningful political processes in a social media post. EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell also slammed the IDF's West Bank operations on Aug 28. Watch this video for all the details.

hindustantimes (2024-08-29). Donald Trump's New Ally Accused Of Bizarre Act Days After Big Political Move | US Elections | RFK Jr. hindustantimes.com Days after ending his White House bid to endorse Trump, shocking stories about Robert F. Kennedy Jr. are surfacing. An environmental group calls for a federal probe into his alleged wildlife antics, including severing a whale's head with a chainsaw and dumping a bear cub in Central Park. Is RFK Jr. an "environmental criminal"?>

hindustantimes (2024-08-29). Israeli Hostage Families Breach Gaza Fence As Netanyahu Fails To Crack Deal With Hamas | Tel Aviv. hindustantimes.com

hindustantimes (2024-08-29). Macron Buckles Under Putin Pressure? France Releases Telegram CEO Pavel Durov On Bail | Details. hindustantimes.com Telegram CEO Pavel Durov has been barred from leaving France after being charged in an organized crime probe. French authorities have accused Durov of allowing criminal activity on the messaging platform, including facilitating the sharing of child sexual abuse material, drug trafficking, and money laundering. Watch the video for details.

Staff (2024-08-29). UP : A Muslim school teacher suspended for 'discouraging tilak wearing'. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror Staff A school in Bijnor district, Uttar Pradesh, has suspended Ayesha Parveen, a teacher who had been with the institution for nearly 20 years over allegations that she allegedly prevented students from wearing tilak at school. The accusation sparked controversy which led to her removal. The action against the teacher was initiated …

Ali Salam (2024-08-29). Israeli Forces Kill a Palestinian in Jenin. imemc.org On Wednesday, Israeli forces shot and killed a Palestinian young man in the northern West Bank city of Jenin and the Jenin refugee camp, during its ongoing military incursion. The Palestinian Health Ministry announced that the young man, Firas Bassam Alaqma "Turkman", 35, succumbed to critical gunshot wounds, late Wednesday night. According to eyewitness accounts, …

IMEMC News (2024-08-29). Israeli Soldiers Kill Another Palestinian In Jenin. imemc.org On Thursday morning, Israeli soldiers shot and killed a Palestinian man in Jenin, in the occupied West Bank's northern part; his death brings the number of slain Palestinians in the West Bank in three days to 18 (August 27-29). The Palestinian Red Crescent Society (PRCS) has confirmed that Mohammad Bassam Orabi, 32, was killed by …

Staff (2024-08-29). Assam CM's 'Miya Muslims' remark sparks row, Oppn writes to President. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror Staff Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's remarks in the state Assembly on Tuesday, August 27, have caused uproar in state politics. Following Biswa's remarks, the opposition parties urged the President to remove the former from his position as CM on the grounds of his frequent dog whistling and partisan statements. The …

SKWAWKBOX (2024-08-29). Ghassan Abu Sitta exonerated by GMC after 'political' complaint by UK Lawyers for Israel. skwawkbox.org Surgeon vindicated after attempt to have him banned from practice fails Renowned British-Palestinian plastic surgeon Professor Ghassan Abu Sittah, who has volunteered repeatedly in Gaza to help Palestinians recover from injuries recover from wounds inflicted by Israeli occupation forces, has been vindicated by the General Medical Council (GMC) after an attempt by a group of …

Staff (2024-08-29). Israel must not extend war on Gaza to occupied West Bank : EU. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror Staff EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell says Israel's major military incursion into the occupied West Bank must not be "the premises of a war extension from Gaza" and a repeat of the "full-scale destruction" seen in the Palestinian enclave. The UN's World Food Programme (WFP) suspends staff movement across Gaza after …

diegoramos718 (2024-08-29). Israel Launches Major West Bank Raid as Israeli Minister Vows Gaza-Like Attack. scheerpost.com

Staff (2024-08-29). Israel Launches Major West Bank Raid as Israeli Minister Vows Gaza-Like Attack. scheerpost.com "Israeli West Bank barrier" by Libertinus is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0. By Sharon Zhang / Truthout Israel has embarked on its largest raid of the occupied West Bank in decades, launching attacks from the land and air against areas home to 80,000 Palestinians as Israel's foreign minister is pledging "war" using the same genocidal tactics the Israeli military has …

SKWAWKBOX (2024-08-29). Starmer's police-state continues: journalist Sarah Wilkinson arrested 'for online posts'. skwawkbox.org Starmer's assault on democracy and press freedom intensifies — yet another journalist arrested, with devices seized, after reporting on Gaza genocide Skwawkbox has warned for years that Keir Starmer, his authoritarian instincts and his closeness to the security services are a grave threat to our democracy and freedom. That threat is now reality and Starmer's …

Staff (2024-08-29). 'We Won't Leave Our People': The Medical Workers Refusing to Evacuate Central Gaza's Last Functioning Hospital. scheerpost.com Healthcare Workers Say: Stop Bombing Hospitals! by Peg Hunter is licensed under CC BY 2.0. By Tareq S. Hajjaj / Mondoweiss On August 21, the Israeli army ordered different areas in Deir al-Balah in the central Gaza Strip, to evacuate their homes and newly-erected tents. This was the first step in the army's invasion and campaign …

diegoramos718 (2024-08-29). A Movement to Suspend Israel From the UN Needs a Country to Take the Lead. scheerpost.com

diegoramos718 (2024-08-29). Biden Was Told Gaza Pier Would Undermine Efforts To Get Israel To Allow More Aid Into Gaza. scheerpost.com

Editor (2024-08-29). Gaza breakdown: 20 times Israel used U.S. arms in likely war crimes. mronline.org If the Biden administration is truly concerned about the loss of innocent Palestinian life in Gaza, it can stop Israel's atrocities by denying it the tools it needs to commit them.

Editor (2024-08-29). 'International Law obligations' — Namibia blocks ship carrying 'explosive material' to Israel. mronline.org "As such, it was necessary to engage authorities in Namibia on issues of concern to ensure our decisions and actions domestically are aligned with our obligations in terms of international law and our policy stance of many years on Palestine."

diegoramos718 (2024-08-29). Patrick Lawrence: The Sound of Enforced Silence. scheerpost.com

diegoramos718 (2024-08-29). Progressive International Slams Macron for 'Authoritarian Efforts to Repress the Will of the French People'. scheerpost.com

diegoramos718 (2024-08-29). 'We Won't Leave Our People': The Medical Workers Refusing to Evacuate Central Gaza's Last Functioning Hospital. scheerpost.com

Staff (2024-08-29). Patrick Lawrence: The Sound of Enforced Silence. scheerpost.com Balloons fall after Vice President Kamala Harris' speech at the Democratic National Convention by Chris Bentley is licensed under CC BY 2.0. By Patrick Lawrence / Original to ScheerPost Is there some connection, — not quite official but it may as well be— between censorship and presidential politics? I pose the question as a survivor of …

Algernon Austin, Dedrick Asante-Muhammad (2024-08-29). The Paradox of Progress for Black Americans. otherwords.org As the country moves rapidly toward the 2024 elections, Black Americans are experiencing the best economic conditions they've had in generations. Record low unemployment rates, record low poverty rates, and record high levels of income and wealth paint a picture of Black prosperity. | Yet African Americans remain mired in great economic insecurity, reflected in their low opinion of the economy, widespread asset poverty, and ongoing economic inequality between Black and white households. | The best Black economy in generations, in short, isn't enough. To overcome centuries of inequality, we'll need dedicated publi…

Farrah Hassen (2024-08-29). Workers Need Protection from Record-Breaking Heat. otherwords.org

Staff (2024-08-29). Ukraine says 'biggest problem' it faces in war with Russia is fear of escalation among allies. muslimmirror.com ISTANBUL : Ukraine's foreign minister said Wednesday that the biggest problem that Kyiv faces is that its allies are reluctant to approve new policies to support it because they fear it will lead to an escalation in the war with Russia. "Ever since the beginning of the large-scale invasion (by Russia), the biggest problem Ukraine …

Ryan Black (2024-08-29). Hanging On With Gaza. progressivehub.net KATHY KELLY | WORLD BEYOND WAR…

Editor (2024-08-29). Declaration of the 11th Extraordinary Summit of Heads of State and Government of ALBA-TCP. mronline.org Being the sister Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela a founding member country of the ALBA-TCP, a unionist project, envisioned by the Liberator Simón Bolívar and the heroes of the independence deeds of Latin America and the Caribbean and realized by Commanders Hugo Rafael Chávez Frías and Fidel Castro Ruz; the member countries of this great Alliance acknowledge that this kind Our American nation is a sovereign and independent country, with high democratic standards, which, in compliance with its sacred Constitution, organized presidential elections, in accordance with the corresponding regulatory times.

Editor (2024-08-29). The future of China, the danger of a collapse of human civilization and the need of a "5th International" mronline.org Samir Amin did not believe that the Chinese regime is a socialist one. "I will not say China is socialist, I will not say China is capitalist," he said in a speech at a prestigious University of Peking.

Kevin Potter (2024-08-29). A Punishing Memory Culture. mronline.org Kevin Potter analyzes the punishing memory culture surrounding Palestine activism at the University of Vienna.

SAM (2024-08-29). Universities Are Taking A More Punitive Approach To Protests. progressivehub.net NATASHA LENNARD | THE INTERCEPT…

SAM (2024-08-29). Will Trump Contest The 2024 Election Results? progressivehub.net KENNY BRUNO | TRUTHOUT…

Luis Chirino (2024-08-29). New private sector law impacts many Cubans. america.cgtn.com The Cuban government has passed new regulations to update the performance of the private sector. The move comes nearly three years after the government approved micro-, small- and medium-sized enterprises to operate in the country. According to government data, the private sector has registered more than 11,000 companies. Luis Chirino reports.

Anthony Watts (2024-08-29). New research may lead to more accurate forecasting of active hurricane periods. wattsupwiththat.com Study shows that twice as many hurricanes form two days after the passing of large-scale atmospheric waves called Kelvin waves than in the days before.

Anthony Watts (2024-08-29). No, New York Times, Maine Lobsters Aren't Dwindling Due to Climate Change. wattsupwiththat.com Amid a mild warming over the past century, record lobster hauls have been recorded in the last 10 years even as the number of licensed lobstermen has fallen significantly.

Guest Blogger (2024-08-29). Crude Reality: South America's Offshore Oil Buries Net Zero Agenda. wattsupwiththat.com South American nations are increasingly realigning energy strategies to capitalize on offshore oil and gas reserves, signaling a marked shift from previously stated goals of reducing dependence on fossil fuels to satisfy the net zero agenda of those obsessed with a faux climate emergency.

Guest Blogger (2024-08-29). Soundings, Weather Balloons, and Vapor Pressure Deficit. wattsupwiththat.com The high VPD air mixes with passing air in the lower cloud zone (cumulus clouds altitude) and retards cloud formation somewhere.

Guest Blogger (2024-08-29). Study Quantifies Germany's Disastrous Switch Away From Nuclear Power. wattsupwiththat.com The net result of German politicians' shortsightedness in phasing out nuclear power is a vastly pricier grid.

SKWAWKBOX (2024-08-29). ICO: Labour party repeatedly ignored data protection obligations. skwawkbox.org Starmer-Evans party left hundreds of Subject Access Requests unanswered, many of them for more than a year when it is obliged to respond within an absolute maximum of three months UK data protection watchdog the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has censured the Labour Party for repeatedly ignoring enquiries from concerned members and ex-members submitting 'Subject …

SKWAWKBOX (2024-08-29). Starmer's new rail minister got engineer sacked for warning about station safety. skwawkbox.org Questions raised about Peter Hendy's fitness for role after he threatened rail contractor with loss of contracts if Gareth Dennis not 'dealt with' A Freedom of Information (FOI) request has revealed that Keir Starmer's new rail minister Peter Hendy demanded disciplinary action against an award-winning rail engineer for raising safety concerns about overcrowding at one …

Willis Eschenbach (2024-08-29). How Clouds Affect The Seasons. wattsupwiththat.com Guest Post by Willis Eschenbach (@weschenbach on eX-Twitter) I love science because of the surprises. Today I had several. My first surprise today was evidence of strong negative feedback in…

aljazeera (2024-08-29). UN says Israel agrees to pauses in Gaza fighting for polio vaccinations. aljazeera.com Agreement consists of temporary pauses in separate areas of Gaza with goal of vaccinating 640,000 children under 10.

Ido Rakovsky (2024-08-29). Paris 2024 Paralympics: The Israeli athletes to look out for. haaretz.com Can Israel top its last showing of nine medals at the 2020 Tokyo Games? Outstanding contenders in swimming, taekwondo, rowing, tennis and women's goalball have a good chance of doing so at the Games in Paris…

Human Rights Watch (2024-08-29). Empower Communities to Adapt as Pacific Faces Surging Seas. hrw.org Click to expand Image | The island community of Serua Village, Fiji, July 15, 2022. | © 2022 Loren Elliot/Reuters | As government leaders gather in Tonga this week for the Pacific Islands Forum, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is sounding the alarm on rising sea levels as not just an environmental issue but a serious threat to human rights.The latest report from the World Meteorological Organization shows that sea levels in the Pacific are rising faster than the global average, putting communities in this region at disproportionate risk of climate crisis-related harms. For communities wh…

Human Rights Watch (2024-08-29). Waiting for Justice for Afghanistan's Forcibly Disappeared. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Photos of some of the victims of enforced disappearances in Afghanistan following the communist coup of 1978. | © Other | Afghanistan has one of the world's highest number of enforced disappearances, with tens of thousands of people unaccounted for after being detained by government or militia forces since the late 1970s. Authorities of all stripes have forcibly disappeared opponents in Afghanistan. On August 30, International Day of the Disappeared, advocates grappling with ending longstanding impunity in Afghanistan should recall these victims and their families still waiting f…

Staff (2024-08-29). Headlines for August 29, 2024. democracynow.org Israeli Attacks Kill Another 68 Palestinians in Gaza; Mother of First Polio Patient Decries Baby's Fate, WFP Suspends Staff Travel in Gaza After Israel Attacks Convoy, Israel Escalates Invasion of Occupied West Bank, Kills at Least 18 Palestinians, EU Weighs Sanctions on Israeli Ministers Propagating "Hate Messages Against Palestinians", Egypt Rejects Israeli Troops on Border; Namibia Blocks Vessel Heading to Israel with Weapons, U.S. Rejects Resumption of Nuclear Talks After Overture by Iran, Hong Kong Convicts Pro-Democracy Editors of Stand News of Sedition, U.S. National Security Adviser Meet…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-08-29). 'Karbala is the Path to Al-Aqsa': An Iraq Diary. libya360.wordpress.com Pepe Escobar Iraq's prime minister hosted a unique conference in Baghdad during the 21 million-strong Arbaeen march, linking the seventh-century murder of Imam Hussain in Karbala to Israel's current genocide of Palestinians. BAGHDAD and KARBALA — Arriving in Baghdad today comes as an electric shock to any visitor who remembers recent, somber Iraqi history. There…

Jeremy Kuzmarov (2024-08-29). DNC Convention Features Former CIA Director Who Was in Charge of Drone Programs that Killed Thousands. covertactionmagazine.com Leon Panetta was drowned out by anti-war activists when he spoke at 2016 convention, but not this time Former CIA Director Leon Panetta (2009-2011) was among the featured speakers on the final day of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago on August 22 when Kamala Harris accepted the party's nomination as its presidential candidate. …

Stephen Zunes (2024-08-29). Democratic Platform Defies International Law in Middle East Policy. truthout.org Last week's Democratic National Convention provided hope and excitement with the nomination of the new standard-bearer Kamala Harris, bringing some hope for the progressive wing of the party largely shut out from leadership positions, particularly on the foreign policy front. The strong sense of unity was undermined, however, by Israel's U.S.-backed genocidal bombing campaign on Gaza and the… |

Pepe Escobar (2024-08-29). European Union to Telegram, We're Coming to Get You. orinocotribune.com By Pepe Escobar — Aug 27, 2024 | The Pavel Durov saga is a gift that will keep on giving for a long time to come. This is what hot information war is all about. So let's attempt to connect several loose ends. | A high-level Russian analyst makes the case that Durov's arrest is connected with "anti-French protests in its former colonies, withdrawal from its traditional 'sphere of influence' where Telegram infrastructure was used to push anti-colonial and anti-Macronist narratives." | Add to it an "attempt to influence narratives on Ukraine both in Russian and the international media field, which is highly dep…

Misión Verdad (2024-08-29). Data vs. 'Data': Numerical Analysis of the July 28 Elections. orinocotribune.com By Misión Verdad — Aug 28, 2024 | At the center of the regime-change operation in Venezuela, Edmundo González's campaign command, ConVzla, launched two websites online as a parallel National Electoral Council (CNE). In doing so, González violated Venezuelan electoral laws which forbid any organization other than the CNE from presenting alleged results. | The website

Staff (2024-08-29). Former Candidate Edmundo González Fails to Comply With 2nd Summons by Public Ministry. orinocotribune.com Former far-right opposition presidential candidate Edmundo González failed to comply on Tuesday with the second summons he had before the Venezuelan Attorney General's Office by not appearing as dictated by a memorandum issued by the Public Ministry (MP) on Monday. | The summons, issued from the 58th Prosecutor's Office with full national jurisdiction, indicates that the citizen whose identity card is V-2029003 was required to appear on August 27 at 10 a.m. in order to answer questions regarding the facts being investigated by the Public Prosecutor's Office related to the publication and maintenance of the websit…

Staff (2024-08-29). No to Zionism! No to Submission! 23 Years Since Martyrdom of Abu Ali Mustafa. orinocotribune.com By Samidoun — Aug 27, 2024 | Today, August 27, 2024, we mark the 23rd anniversary of the assassination of Palestinian revolutionary and national leader

Staff (2024-08-29). Venezuela: Terrorist Attack on Electric System Resulted in Power Failure (+Diosdado Cabello). orinocotribune.com A terrorist attack against the National Electric System (SEN) has been reported in Venezuela, resulting in a failure in the electrical services of Caracas and several cities across the country, according to reports from the newly appointed minister of the interior, justice, and peace, Diosdado Cabello. | In the evening of this Tuesday, August 27, a partial power outage was reported in several areas of Caracas, as well as in a number of other cities in Venezuela. In most cases, repairs were able to be made and electricity restored within four hours. | In a telephone conversation with the state channel, Cabello con…

Julia Conley (2024-08-29). US Leads World in Subsidies for Ineffective Tech Fixes for Climate Crisis. truthout.org Among the world's wealthiest countries, the U.S. leads the way in spending public money on so-called climate "solutions" that have been proven to "consistently fail, overspend, or underperform," according to an analysis released Thursday by the research and advocacy group Oil Change International. The group's report, titled Funding Failure, focuses on international spending on carbon capture… |

Sharon Zhang (2024-08-29). Trump Campaign May Have Violated Federal Law by Filming Ad at Arlington Cemetery. truthout.org Staff for the Donald Trump campaign reportedly shoved an employee at Arlington National Cemetery who was trying to stop them from filming their visit and potentially violating federal law earlier this week, reports say. NPR reported on Wednesday that the cemetery staffer was trying to prevent the campaign from taking photos and filming at the site where U.S. soldiers are buried when Trump… |

Staff (2024-08-29). Warnings of Nuclear Catastrophe as Power Plants in Russia and Ukraine at Risk Amid Escalating War. democracynow.org As Ukrainian forces press their counteroffensive deeper into Russian territory, the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency has warned of the heightened risk of a nuclear catastrophe from fighting near the Kursk power plant. The war between the two countries, now in its third year, has also impacted the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, controlled by Russian forces in the occupied southeastern part of Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin have both signaled the war is likely to drag on for the foreseeable future. For more on the risk of nuclear disasters and p…

Jason Ditz (2024-08-29). IAEA Reports Iran Continues to Enrich Uranium at Below Weapons-Grade. news.antiwar.com On Thursday the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) released its confidential, quarterly report on Iran's civilian nuclear program. Almost immediately, as often occurs, the report was leaked to myriad media outlets. Nothing in the report was especially shocking but confirmed that Iran's enrichment of uranium has continued. Absent any new deal, Iran is not meeting …

WSWS (2024-08-29). The Socialist Equality Party's fight to build the International Workers Alliance of Rank-and-File Committees, 2022-2024. wsws.org We are publishing here the report to the Eighth Congress of the Socialist Equality Party (US) given by Tom Hall. The congress was held from August 4 to August 9, 2024.

Hannah Gais, Megan Squire, Rachael Fugardi (2024-08-29). White nationalist and male supremacist author identified. splcenter.org Hatewatch has identified a previously pseudonymous author and ideologue whose writings in the 2000s and early 2010s heavily influenced the "manosphere," a loose network of blogs, forums, websites and influencers who support rolling back women's rights, reject feminism and advocate for rigid gender roles.

United World International (2024-08-29). "What the US calls 'criminal gangs' are in reality low-income-neighborhoods demanding social change" uwidata.com By Fernando Esteche With this interview we try to take a look at Haiti, the first independent black republic in the world, which is immersed in a deep political and social crisis. The Caribbean nation, recurrently hit by natural disasters and suffering from political storms caused by the colonization of its political class, faces political …

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-08-29). Yemen: At the Threshold of the Strait… America Arrogance Ends. libya360.wordpress.com Ansarollah Yemen is playing a pivotal role in reshaping the regional and international power balance. As tensions and conflicts escalate, Yemen has demonstrated its capacity to influence maritime policy and global trade, signaling a shift away from American dominance. The United States once considered a key player in the region, now faces new challenges requiring…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-08-29). Chile: From One Gabriel to Another Gabriel, Betrayal as Policy. libya360.wordpress.com Sergio Rodríguez Gelfenstein How during the Cold War a government betrayed and persecuted the communists who then left, and how they are trapped in another government today despite persecution. In 1946, the Chilean Congress elected Gabriel González Videla as president of the republic. His victory was supported by an alliance made up of radicals, communists…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-08-29). Haiti: "What the US Calls 'Criminal Gangs' Are in Reality Low-Income-Neighborhoods Demanding Social Change" libya360.wordpress.com Fernando Esteche The US tests its Global Fragility Act here, but Haiti resists. With this interview we try to take a look at Haiti, the first independent black republic in the world, which is immersed in a deep political and social crisis. The Caribbean nation, recurrently hit by natural disasters and suffering from political storms caused…

Maria Sartori (2024-08-29). Biological weapons: no responsibility for the multinationals that produced "Agent Orange" used in Vietnam. pressenza.com On August 22, the Court of Appeal in Paris once again declared inadmissible the desperate appeal for justice by Tran To Nga, a Franco-Vietnamese activist and journalist, against the fourteen companies responsible for the production of the defoliant "Agent Orange" . This poison was…

Pressenza Philippines (2024-08-29). Empowering Women: SHE Project Celebrates Five Years of Advancing SRHR and Preventing GBV in Eastern Visayas. pressenza.com by Geri Matthew "Choi" Carretero | Calbayog City, Samar, Philippines — The Subnational Close-Out event for the Sexual Health and Empowerment (SHE) project was successfully held on August 27, 2024, at the Ciriaco Hotel in Calbayog City, Samar, marking the culmination of five years of transformative work in sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) and gender-based violence (GBV) prevention. The event, themed "Pasidungog," honored the achievements and contributions of local government units (LGUs), community partners, and key organizations who were instrumental in advancing these critical issues in th…

Peoples Health Dispatch (2024-08-29). What Lies Ahead for Global Health? peoplesdispatch.org Learn how the amendments to the International Health Regulations (IHR) and the ongoing conversation on the Pandemic Treaty, shaped by the COVID-19 experience, will impact global health responses in the future.

tvbrics (2024-08-29). Saudi Arabia's Al Waba crater becomes one of the world's top 100 geological heritage sites in 2024. tvbrics.com The decision was made by the International Union of Geological Sciences (IUGS) and UNESCO…

Rhoda Wilson (2024-08-29). US Department of Health and Human Services report confirms fluoride exposure is associated with lower IQ in children. expose-news.com This month, a long-delayed and censored report on the toxicity of fluoride was published by the US Department of Health and Human Services ("HHS") National Toxicology Programme ("NTP"). The report presents a …

Ragip Soylu (2024-08-29). Iraq shoots down Turkish drone over Kirkuk. middleeasteye.net Iraq shoots down Turkish drone over Kirkuk | Baghdad hit a Turkish drone following the signing of a new security cooperation deal with Ankara this month | | A TAI Aksungur, an unmanned aerial vehicle developed by Turkish Aerospace industries, is displayed during the International Paris Air S…

United World International (2024-08-29). "What the US calls 'criminal gangs' are in reality low-income-neighborhoods demanding social change" unitedworldint.com The US tests its Global Fragility Act here, but Haiti resists. By Fernando Esteche With this interview we try to take a look at Haiti, the first independent black republic in the world, which is immersed in a deep political and social crisis. The Caribbean nation, recurrently hit by natural disasters and suffering from political …

DikelediM (2024-08-29). Government remains committed to establishing Sovereign Wealth Fund. sanews.gov.za Government remains committed to establishing Sovereign Wealth Fund | President Cyril Ramaphosa says government remains committed to creating a Sovereign Wealth Fund which will benefit future generations, however, the conditions do not currently exist to establish an immediate one. | The President was responding to questions for oral reply in the National Assembly in Parliament, Cape Town on Thursday. This was his first such session under the Government of National Unity. | Member of Parliament Joseph Maswanganyi asked President Ramaphosa how government will develop the Sovereign Wealth Fund and ensure that its de…

GABIK (2024-08-29). Call to place young people in critical infrastructure projects. sanews.gov.za Call to place young people in critical infrastructure projects | Minister in the Presidency responsible for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Sindisiwe Chikunga, has emphasised that every project, from ideation to implementation, must include the upskilling, reskilling, and placement of young people, through emerging industrialist apprenticeships.

Chikunga was speaking at the National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) and the Presidential Youth Employment Intervention (PYEI) learning event on youth unemployment crisis and gender equity.

"The country is currently facing a situation where seri…

Gabisile (2024-08-29). Department calls for child immunisation against rubella as cases rise. sanews.gov.za Department calls for child immunisation against rubella as cases rise | The Department of Health has urged parents and caregivers to ensure children are up to date with vaccination schedules against serious diseases that are prevented by vaccines as the country is experiencing an increase in rubella cases in some provinces. | The National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) has alerted the department of the notable rising number of rubella cases in various parts of Gauteng, Western Cape, Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal. | Rubella, otherwise known as German measles, is an infectious disease caused by the rub…

Gabisile (2024-08-29). Hlabisa outlines vision for strengthened local government. sanews.gov.za Hlabisa outlines vision for strengthened local government | In an address to the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) on Wednesday, Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa, shared his vision for a robust and resilient local government system.

The Minister participated in the Three Sphere Planning session with the theme: 'Towards an Oversight Agenda for the Seventh Parliament: Delineating Key Oversight Priorities for the NCOP in the Seventh Parliament'.

The session forms part of the NCOP's objective to promote cooperative governance and intergovernmen…

Gabisile (2024-08-29). SA groundbreaking study transforms TB treatment policy globally. sanews.gov.za SA groundbreaking study transforms TB treatment policy globally | A groundbreaking initiative, BEAT-Tuberculosis, has become the world's first programme in the battle against drug-resistant tuberculosis (DR-TB) for all population groups, influencing the international TB treatment policy of the World Health Organisation (WHO). | The principal investigator leading this study, Dr Francesca Conradie, explained that the study's success in demonstrating the safety and effectiveness of the new short oral regimen in these key populations marks a pivotal step toward a more comprehensive and equitable healthcare strategy f…

Human Rights Watch (2024-08-29). Australia: Bolster Global Advocacy Against Death Penalty. hrw.org Click to expand Image | An activist during a protest against the death penalty at Speakers' Corner in Singapore on April 3, 2022. | © 2022 Roslan Rahman/AFP via Getty Images | (Sydney) – The Australian government should strengthen its global advocacy to abolish the death penalty, Human Rights Watch said in a recent submission to Parliament's Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade (JSCFADT). The Committee is currently reviewing Australia's international engagement to promote the abolition of the death penalty. Human Rights Watch opposes the death penalty in all circumstances because…

Stephen Fowler, Quil Lawrence, Tom Bowman, NPR (2024-08-29). Army says Arlington National Cemetery worker was 'pushed aside' by Trump aides. whyy.org The U.S. Army said an employee at Arlington National Cemetery who tried to "ensure adherence" to rules that prohibit political activities at the cemetery "was abruptly pushed aside," but that the employee decided not to press charges against the Trump campaign staffers who allegedly pushed her. | The statement Thursday comes in response to NPR's reporting on former President Donald Trump's visit to Arlington and an altercation his staff had with a cemetery employee. | "Participants in the August 26th ceremony and the subsequent Section 60 visit were made aware of federal laws, Army regulations and DoD policies, w…

JAMES (2024-08-29). Free Simón Trinidad Campaign Launch. afgj.org Sign the open letter to return Trinidad to Colombia to support the Total Peace Process Today we are launching an international campaign to pressure the US and Colombian governments to return US political prisoner and former FARC-EP (Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia — People's Army) negotiator, Ricardo Palmero, to his home country so that he…

The Onion Staff (2024-08-29). SATIRE: Trump Calls Out Arlington National Cemetery For Hazard-Filled Fairways. theonion.com WASHINGTON—Bemoaning the terrible course conditions he encountered while visiting the military burial site, Donald Trump called out Arlington National Cemetery on Thursday for its hazard-filled fairways. "I've played at amazing golf courses all over the world—like Augusta, Pinehurst, and Pebble Beach—and let me tell you, Arlington National Cemetery was the worst 18 holes I've ever …

noemail (2024-08-29). U.S. and Ghana Sign Partnership with SMR Agreement at U.S.-Africa Nuclear Energy Summit. devdiscourse.com At the U.S.-Africa Nuclear Energy Summit in Nairobi, a landmark agreement was signed between Nuclear Power Ghana (NPG) and Regnum Technology Group, a U.S. developer specializing in small modular reactor (SMR) technology using NuScale Power. The signing ceremony, attended by U.S. Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security Bonnie Jenkins, U.S. Department of Energy Deputy Assistant Secretary Aleshia Duncan, Ghana Deputy Minister of Energy Collins Adomako-Mensah, and Ghana Ministry of Energy Chief Director Wilhelmina Asamoah, marks a significant milestone in the civil nuclear cooperation bet…

Luis Chirino (2024-08-29). Boxing stars, hopefuls mark special day in Havana. america.cgtn.com Havana was the venue of the IBA Champions' Night this week marking International Boxing Day. The event electrified the boxing world, with a thrilling lineup of six fights — six Cubans and six visitors. The bouts featured four Olympic gold medalists from Cuba, including the current welterweight gold medalist at the 2024 Paris games, Erislandy Alvarez Borges. Luis Chirino reports.

Bharat Dogra (2024-08-29). "The Globalization of Regime Change". Over 100 Cases of Covert Regime Change Operations and Destabilization. globalresearch.ca A significant and sensitive issue that needs careful understanding is that of covert regime change and destabilization operations. According to research conducted by Lindsay A. O'Rourke, Professor of Political Science of Boston University, USA, there were 64 covert interventions for …

Human Rights Watch (2024-08-29). Sri Lanka: Families of 'Disappeared' Persecuted. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Soosai Victoria shows photographs of her missing son at her home in Mullaitivu, Sri Lanka, May 7, 2024. | © 2024 Eranga Jayawardena/AP Photo | (Geneva) — The Sri Lankan government continues to persecute the families of victims of enforced disappearance who seek to enforce their rights, Human Rights Watch said today. Security forces persistently harass families through surveillance, intimidation, false allegations, violence, and arbitrary arrests.On August 29, 2024, a court in Trincomalee granted a request by police to ban relatives of the disappeared from holding a procession…

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newarab (2024-08-29). Gulf states protest Netflix's 'The Goat Life', ignore kafala. newarab.com Audiences in The nearly three-hour film portrays the hardships of a Malayali Indian migrant worker who was coerced into working without pay as an isolated goat herder in Saudi Arabia, sparking considerable backlash from many in the kingdom who accuse it of misrepresenting the country. |

Paramjit Singh (2024-08-29). Peasants and Politics in Neoliberal India: The 2020-21 Peasant Movement. cadtm.org

Staff (2024-08-29). Notable scholar and commentator A.G. Noorani passes away. muslimmirror.com Renowned scholar, lawyer, and political commentator Abdul Ghafoor Majeed Noorani, popularly known as A.G. Noorani, has passed away in Mumbai today. Noorani was a distinguished figure in Indian legal and political circles, having practiced as an advocate in the Supreme Court of India and the Bombay High Court. Noorani was celebrated for his extensive …

TASS (2024-08-29). BRICS NDB Board of Governors meeting begins in Cape Town. tass.com The meeting will be attended by delegates from all the four NDB member nations, namely Bangladesh, Brazil, China, Egypt, India, Russia, South Africa, and the United Arab Emirates…

TASS (2024-08-29). Share of payments in national currencies between SCO nations up to 92% since 2022. tass.com The SCO was founded on June 15, 2001, in Shanghai. Initially the organization included Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, China, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan, while in 2017 they were joined by India and Pakistan…

presstv.ir (2024-08-29). Floods kill 15 in India after heavy rains. presstv.ir

Staff (2024-08-29). India to build 12 industrial hubs to boost exports. rt.com The new smart cities will position the country as a strong player in the global value chain, New Delhi has said | The Indian government on Wednesday approved the creation of 12 industrial smart cities with an investment of around 268 billion rupees ($3.2 billion). They will be built over the next three years across ten states in the country, and will act as catalysts to achieve $2 trillion in exports by 2030, New Delhi has said. | The hubs will be developed as greenfield smart cities, where residential and commercial setups will co-exist. They will be built according to the 'plug and play' concept, which ensur…

geo.tv (2024-08-29). One of three wolves captured that have killed six children in India. geo.tv

geo.tv (2024-08-29). India's SpiceJet flies empty in Dubai in second disruption this month. geo.tv India's SpiceJet aircraft prepares for landing at the airport in Mumbai on July 15, 2008. — ReutersBENGALURU: India's SpiceJet had to operate empty flights from Dubai as passengers were not allowed to check in due to the airline's unpaid airport dues, The Hindu daily reported on…

noemail (2024-08-29). AI and 5G Revolutionize India's Data Centre Industry: Report. devdiscourse.com The data centre industry in India is undergoing a significant transformation fueled by advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the expansion of 5G technologies, according to a report by Avendus, a leading financial services firm. The surge in demand for high-performance computing infrastructure is driving this change, with particular emphasis on high-end GPU servers and AI-centric cloud solutions.

noemail (2024-08-29). Mayawati Urges Strict Measures Against Crime on Women. devdiscourse.com BSP supremo Mayawati has voiced deep concern over the escalating crimes against women in India, describing them as 'extremely worrying' and calling for immediate action.

noemail (2024-08-29). Relentless Rains and Cyclonic Threat Batter India's Gujarat and Pakistan's Coast. devdiscourse.com Heavy rains have wreaked havoc on India's Gujarat state and Pakistan's coastal regions along the Arabian Sea, resulting in significant flooding and widespread displacement. Thousands have been evacuated as authorities brace for a potential cyclonic storm by Friday. Visuals from Reuters television depicted people traversing waist-high waters, partially submerging vehicles and roads.

hindustantimes (2024-08-29). Trudeau's 'Anti-India' Policy Triggers Backlash; Indian Students On Streets Amid Deportation Fears. hindustantimes.com Indian students across Canada are protesting against a new immigration policy that could lead to their deportation. This policy has sparked widespread concern among the student community. The students have been camping in front of the legislative assembly in Canada's Prince Edward Island province while Canada's Ontario, Manitoba, and British Columbia provinces are also witnessing similar protests. Watch the video for details.

Anurag Punetha (2024-08-29). Modi's Uplifting Hugs Form Beautiful Connections in World Diplomacy. fairobserver.com In the realm of international diplomacy, where every gesture is scrutinized and every word weighed, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has introduced a refreshing and somewhat controversial element: the hug. This seemingly simple physical act has become a hallmark of his diplomatic style, sparking discussions and debates across the global political landscape. But to understand…

Hugo GABBERO (2024-08-29). India: Release Kashmiri human rights defender Khurram Parvez, arbitrarily detained for 1,000 days. fidh.org

newleftreview (2024-08-29). Radhika Desai: Peak Hindutva? newleftreview.org As Modi's BJP loses its overall majority, Radhika Desai examines the part played by India's capitalist conglomerates in his rise—and the contradictions on which their strategy has foundered. The economic crisis of the parched countryside as brake on Hindutva's forward march.

teleSUR, idg, JCM (2024-08-29). Narendra Modi celebra su victoria en las elecciones generales. telesurtv.net Narendra Modi necesitará el apoyo de otros partidos para gobernar, algo inédito en sus anteriores mandatos.

Kamal Ahmed (2024-08-29). New Delhi faces the gravest geopolitical fallout from Sheikh Hasina's exit. internationalviewpoint.org The Modi government must reckon with Bangladeshi anger over its support for Hasina even as the United States, China and Russia all reassess their approaches to Dhaka | – | / |

noemail (2024-08-29). Heavy Rain Causes Balcony Collapse in Central Delhi. devdiscourse.com Heavy rain caused the balconies of a two-storey house in Central Delhi's Anand Parbat area to collapse early Thursday morning, according to officials.

hindustantimes (2024-08-29). Donald Trump's New Ally Accused Of Bizarre Act Days After Big Political Move | US Elections | RFK Jr. hindustantimes.com Days after ending his White House bid to endorse Trump, shocking stories about Robert F. Kennedy Jr. are surfacing. An environmental group calls for a federal probe into his alleged wildlife antics, including severing a whale's head with a chainsaw and dumping a bear cub in Central Park. Is RFK Jr. an "environmental criminal"?>

hindustantimes (2024-08-29). Israeli Hostage Families Breach Gaza Fence As Netanyahu Fails To Crack Deal With Hamas | Tel Aviv. hindustantimes.com

hindustantimes (2024-08-29). Macron Buckles Under Putin Pressure? France Releases Telegram CEO Pavel Durov On Bail | Details. hindustantimes.com Telegram CEO Pavel Durov has been barred from leaving France after being charged in an organized crime probe. French authorities have accused Durov of allowing criminal activity on the messaging platform, including facilitating the sharing of child sexual abuse material, drug trafficking, and money laundering. Watch the video for details.

UMMID (2024-08-29). Hindutva organizations ask Muslims to leave Upper Assam: AIUDF. ummid.com The call for cleansing Muslims from Upper Assam has come to light where threats have been issued by some Hindutva organizations to the Muslims to leave the region or face the consequences.

newleftreview (2024-08-29). Sanjay Subrahmanyam: Blood and Bombast. newleftreview.org Sanjay Subrahmanyam on Vinayak Chaturvedi, Hindutva and Violence and Janaki Bakhle, Savarkar and the Making of Hindutva. Intellectual biographies of Hindu nationalism's Mazzini-inspired theoretician.

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-08-29). Mayo Clinic Minute: Managing migraines in the summer. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Severe weather conditions are enough to give anyone a headache, but temperature fluctuations are even more problematic for migraine sufferers. Dr. Rashmi Halker Singh, a Mayo Clinic neurologist, says the weather can trigger some migraine patients. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/M3rfDADYFEs Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 08) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo Clinic News Network." Read the script. For some people, migraines are debilitating. The intense, throbbing head…

UMMID (2024-08-29). Kashmir Polls 2024: Ideologies Changing Shades. ummid.com The Jammu and Kashmir 2024 elections are getting really interesting and exciting. People participating in the electoral process are making eye balls pop out.

noemail (2024-08-29). Tragic End: Man Attacks and Kills Woman Amid Relationship Dispute. devdiscourse.com A man allegedly attacked and killed a 26-year-old woman from West Bengal after she started avoiding him, and then attempted to end his life, police said on Thursday. The gruesome incident unfolded in Hyderabad, where the victim was stabbed multiple times.

UMMID (2024-08-29). UP NEET UG 2024 1st Merit List released, Choice filling till Aug 29. ummid.com Directorate General of Medical Education and Training Uttar Pradesh (DGME UP) has released on its official website upneet.gov.in the list of candidates (UP NEET UG Merit List) who have registered for the First Round of Counselling conducted for admission in MBBS, BDS and other Medical Courses for the year 2024-25.

Ali Salam (2024-08-29). Israeli Forces Kill a Palestinian in Jenin. imemc.org On Wednesday, Israeli forces shot and killed a Palestinian young man in the northern West Bank city of Jenin and the Jenin refugee camp, during its ongoing military incursion. The Palestinian Health Ministry announced that the young man, Firas Bassam Alaqma "Turkman", 35, succumbed to critical gunshot wounds, late Wednesday night. According to eyewitness accounts, …

presstv.ir (2024-08-29). Funeral of Qassam members killed in Israeli strike on Jenin held. presstv.ir Mourners take part in the funeral of two members of Hamas' armed wing.

noemail (2024-08-29). Assam Assembly Repeals Muslim Marriage and Divorce Registration Act. devdiscourse.com The Assam Assembly on Thursday passed a bill to repeal the law that registered Muslim marriages and divorces, signaling a significant legal reform.

Staff (2024-08-29). Israel must not extend war on Gaza to occupied West Bank : EU. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror Staff EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell says Israel's major military incursion into the occupied West Bank must not be "the premises of a war extension from Gaza" and a repeat of the "full-scale destruction" seen in the Palestinian enclave. The UN's World Food Programme (WFP) suspends staff movement across Gaza after …

newarab (2024-08-29). West Bank death toll rises to 18 as Israel continues assault. newarab.com Israeli forces continued a large-scale military attack for a second day They are carrying on with an assault on the cities and refugee camps of Jenin and Tulkarem while destroying infrastructure and surrounding hospitals. | On Thursday, they said that they killed

newarab (2024-08-29). Deadly Israeli raids in West Bank as Gaza war rages on. newarab.com Israel launched a large-scale operation on Wednesday in the The military said its forces killed nine militants while the Palestinian Red Crescent reported 10 deaths in the West Bank, where The war…

newarab (2024-08-29). Israel strikes kill in Gaza, West bank tensions ongoing. newarab.com

newarab (2024-08-29). WFP pauses staff movement in Gaza after Israel strikes vehicle. newarab.com "This is totally unacceptable and the latest in a series of unnecessary

newarab (2024-08-29). Eventbrite removes appeal for maternal care in Gaza. newarab.com Eventbrite removed a planned fundraiser from their platform that aimed to raise funds for a maternal care hospital in Gaza and medical equipment, an activist has said. | Nerdeen Kiswani, a Palestinian-American activist and co-founder of the Palestinian-led organisation Within Our Lifetime, revealed on X that the company had cancelled the event. | The event was for "We planned a fundraiser for Doctors against genocide to provide support to a maternal care hospita…

newarab (2024-08-29). Netanyahu wanted cabinet meeting at Gaza-Egypt border: report. newarab.com Israel's Shin Bet security service has refused a request from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to hold a security cabinet meeting at the The Philadelphi Corridor (also known as the Salah al-Din Corridor), currently occupied by Israel, has become a key stumbling block in ceasefire negotiations, with Egypt and Hamas refusing to accept a continued Israeli military presence in the area. | According to Israel's Channel 12, Netanyahu as…

newarab (2024-08-29). Israel kills Islamic Jihad member near Syria-Lebanon border. newarab.com

newarab (2024-08-29). UN renews Lebanon UNIFIL peacekeeping mandate amid tensions. newarab.com A unanimously adopted resolution said the council "decides to extend the present mandate of UNIFIL until 31st August 2025," referring to the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon. | With more than 10,000…

Editor (2024-08-29). Gaza breakdown: 20 times Israel used U.S. arms in likely war crimes. mronline.org If the Biden administration is truly concerned about the loss of innocent Palestinian life in Gaza, it can stop Israel's atrocities by denying it the tools it needs to commit them.

Editor (2024-08-29). 'International Law obligations' — Namibia blocks ship carrying 'explosive material' to Israel. mronline.org "As such, it was necessary to engage authorities in Namibia on issues of concern to ensure our decisions and actions domestically are aligned with our obligations in terms of international law and our policy stance of many years on Palestine."

newarab (2024-08-29). Under cover of Gaza war, Israel is seizing Palestinian land. newarab.com

newarab (2024-08-29). Mandela would be mourning for Gaza, furious at Israel: Grandson. newarab.com As

newarab (2024-08-29). EU's Borrell seeking sanctions on Israel ministers for 'hatred'. newarab.com

newarab (2024-08-29). Ireland warns airlines to refrain from carrying Israeli munition. newarab.com Aircraft transporting weapons and military equipment for Israel have been prohibited from using It came after the Irish transport ministry was investigating allegations that munitions for the Israeli forces were transported through Irish airspace, according to a report by The Ditch news site. | At least four civil flights carrying munitions to weapons manufacturers and contractors in Tel Aviv occurred this year, the news site reported. | Irish premier Simon Harris said on Tuesday that the transport ministry wa…

newarab (2024-08-29). Israeli soldiers facing trial over refusal to return to Gaza. newarab.com Israel's army has warned several infantry brigade soldiers that they will face trial if they do not return to combat in The channel reported that at least 20 soldiers have refused to return to Gaza, with at least 10 having received official warnings from the army on Tuesday. | Families of some of the soldiers were quoted by Kan as saying that their relatives "are forced to conduct ground manoeuvres in Gaza or face prison", with some offering to retur…

newarab (2024-08-29). Goodbye Paris, hello desert: Saudi wants to host Summer Olympics. newarab.com

newarab (2024-08-29). Why Turkey is accelerating towards normalisation with Syria. newarab.com

newarab (2024-08-29). A look at Jordan's Umm al-Jimal, UNESCO site of ancient empires>. newarab.com

newarab (2024-08-29). Yazidis forcefully separated from children born to IS fighters. newarab.com In an overcrowded Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp in Sheikhan, Iraq, 24-year-old Kovan looks at pictures of her absent children, a six-year-old boy and a four-year-old girl. | It has been four months since she last saw them, following her rescue from the notorious Al Hol camp, a sprawling tent city home to wives, widows, children and other family members of Islamic State group (IS) militants. | Kovan, like other Yazidi women rescued from Al Hol in recent years, knew that to return home she would have to leave behind her children born in IS captivity. | "I had no choice but to leave my children behind,"

newarab (2024-08-29). Australian Hells Angels kingpin Angelo Pandeli 'detained in UAE'. newarab.com

newarab (2024-08-29). Floods in Yemen kill 33 people, damage more than 200 homes. newarab.com Heavy rains that began on Tuesday as part of Yemen's monsoon season have caused major flooding and unleashed rockslides in the Melhan district of Al-Mahwit province. | The floods have killed 33 people, destroyed 28 houses and caused cracks in 200 others, Ali al-Z…

newarab (2024-08-29). Germany expels head of banned Muslim centre over Ayatollah links. newarab.com The interior ministry of the German city state of

newarab (2024-08-29). Hollywood 'dehumanising' Palestinians on screen, say filmmakers. newarab.com

newarab (2024-08-29). Iran: Two Revolutionary Guards killed in workshop 'gas leak'. newarab.com "Lieutenant Colonel Mokhtar Morshedi and Captain Mojtaba Nazari were martyred," Fars news agency reported, citing a statement from the Revolutionary Guards. | It said their death came after a "gas leak incident on Wednesday night" in a Guards' workshops in the central province…

newarab (2024-08-29). Islamic Resistance in Iraq claim strike on Haifa power station. newarab.com

newarab (2024-08-29). Jordan orders Islamist party to remove 'Hamas-style' logo. newarab.com Jordan's independent electoral commission has ordered an Islamist party to remove a logo slightly reminiscent of a symbol used by Jordan is due to hold nationwide parliamentary elections on 10 September. |

newarab (2024-08-29). Libya's oil output falls more than half amid political standoff. newarab.com The crisis over control of the

newarab (2024-08-29). NYU new guidelines identify Zionists as 'protected class'. newarab.com The updated guidelines on hate speech and harassment categorise those who identify as Zionists as a protected class, shielding them from "adverse treatment". | "For many Jewish people, Zionism is a part of t…

newarab (2024-08-29). Tough choices ahead for Egypt as IMF delays next review. newarab.com Negotiations have been under way between Egypt and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for the fourth review of the "Any delay is likely to place Egypt in an unenviable position for the government is committed to cover due payments in US dollar to foreign oil and gas companies amid a shortage of foreign cash," an Egyptian government official told The New Arab on condition of anonymity for not being authorised brief the media.

newarab (2024-08-29). Mpox outbreak: How WHO 'vaccine apartheid' has segregated Africa. newarab.com It's no surprise that nearly two years after the World Health Organization (WHO) triumphantly Once again, the WHO has done the bare minimum. Instead of challenging how the worl…

newarab (2024-08-29). Did the Taliban ban women from speaking in public? newarab.com Last Wednesday, the country's Taliban rulers Most shockingly, the laws have been interp…

newarab (2024-08-29). Egypt sends arms to Somalia following security pact, sources say. newarab.com Egypt and Somalia have drawn closer together this year after Ethiopia signed a

newarab (2024-08-29). Iran charges filmmaker, actress daughter over veil. newarab.com "The Tehran prosecutor charged filmmaker Rakhshan Banietemad and her daughter, the actress Baran Kosari, after they removed their hijab in public," the judiciary's Mizan Online website reported. | Banietemad, 70, is one of Ir…

newarab (2024-08-29). Iraqi forces down suspected Turkish drone over Kirkuk province. newarab.com An unidentified drone was downed by the "The…

newarab (2024-08-29). Tunisia arrests Italian for building irregular migrant boat. newarab.com The 45-year-old who was not named "works in a boat building factory", Farid Jha, spokesman for the public prosecutor's office in Monastir, a coastal city in east-centra…

newarab (2024-08-29). Turkish-PKK clashes in N. Iraq lead to thousands of evacuations. newarab.com

Staff (2024-08-29). Ukraine says 'biggest problem' it faces in war with Russia is fear of escalation among allies. muslimmirror.com ISTANBUL : Ukraine's foreign minister said Wednesday that the biggest problem that Kyiv faces is that its allies are reluctant to approve new policies to support it because they fear it will lead to an escalation in the war with Russia. "Ever since the beginning of the large-scale invasion (by Russia), the biggest problem Ukraine …

Staff (2024-08-29). CIA admits to 'conversations' over Ukraine's incursion into Kursk Region. rt.com Deputy Director David Cohen hopes Kiev's troops will put up a "difficult fight for the Russians" | Ukraine's cross-border incursion into Kursk Region, Russia will likely continue "for some period of time," CIA Deputy Director David Cohen told the Intelligence and National Security Summit on Wednesday. | Kiev launched a surprise raid into Russia earlier this month, deploying up to 10,000 troops armed with Western-supplied heavy weapons. The Ukrainian army has seized some border areas, resulting in the deaths and injuries of dozens of civilians, but it has failed to advance deeper into Russian territory. | Ukrai…

Staff (2024-08-29). US used Telegram to topple governments, former official tells Tucker Carlson. rt.com The encrypted app was the "darling of the CIA," according to ex-State Department diplomat Mike Benz | The US and its CIA-controlled "soft power" arm have used the encrypted social media app Telegram to foment riots and protest movements against foreign governments it deems undesirable, former Trump administration official and free speech activist Mike Benz has said. | The comments were made during an

Staff (2024-08-29). Moscow identifies thousands of Ukrainian mercenaries — Russian diplomat. rt.com Those foreign nationals will be held accountable for the crimes they have committed, Rodion Miroshnik has said | Moscow has the names of thousands of foreign nationals employed to fight for Ukraine, a senior Russian diplomat has said. | Russian troops have been tasked with "meticulously gathering information" about such people, Rodion Miroshnik, who is leading a special mission to investigate alleged Ukrainian war crimes, told RIA Novosti on Thursday. | "As of today, over 4,000 mercenaries have been positively identified, with all necessary data collected. In some cases pre-trial investigations have been compl…

Staff (2024-08-29). Ukraine 'abducting' civilians in Kursk — Moscow. rt.com Russia often loses all contact with local residents forcibly taken by Kiev troops in an unknown direction, the Foreign Ministry has said | Ukrainian troops occupying part of Russia's Kursk Region have been abducting and sexually abusing local residents, the head of the Russian Foreign Ministry's special mission to investigate alleged Ukrainian war crimes, Rodion Miroshnik, has claimed. | In an interview with RIA Novosti on Thursday, Miroshnik confirmed numerous earlier reports alleging that Ukrainian forces — including foreign mercenaries — have engaged in numerous atrocities against the civilian pop…

Editor (2024-08-29). The future of China, the danger of a collapse of human civilization and the need of a "5th International" mronline.org Samir Amin did not believe that the Chinese regime is a socialist one. "I will not say China is socialist, I will not say China is capitalist," he said in a speech at a prestigious University of Peking.

_____ (2024-08-29). CPJ welcomes conviction in killing of Las Vegas Review-Journal reporter Jeff German. reviewjournal.com

Michelle Pini (2024-08-29). NT kicks off 'opportunity' plan by locking up children and throwing away key. independentaustralia.net

Tyler Brusamarello (2024-08-29). BOOK REVIEW: The Echidna Strategy: Australia's Search for Power and Peace. independentaustralia.net

aljazeera (2024-08-29). UN says Israel agrees to pauses in Gaza fighting for polio vaccinations. aljazeera.com Agreement consists of temporary pauses in separate areas of Gaza with goal of vaccinating 640,000 children under 10.

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-08-29). Mayo Clinic Minute: 4 ideas for avoiding the 'freshman 15'. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The term "freshman 15" often refers to weight gain by students during their first year in college. Many times, it's their first time away from home and their normal routines. Dr. Denise Millstine, a Mayo Clinic internal medicine physician, shares daily goals for every freshman. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/lmgMMXCzdiY Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 00) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo Clinic News Network." Read the script. In…

| Anadolu Agency | (2024-08-29). Turkey reaffirms Lefkosa projects commitment to Northern Cyprus. tribune.com.pk Türkiye's Transport and Infrastructure Minister Abdulkadir Uraloglu met with Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) President Ersin Tatar on Wednesday during his visit for the groundbreaking of the Lefkosa Ring Road. | The meeting, held at the TRNC Presidential Honor Hall, was attended by key Turkish officials, including Ambassador Yasin Ekrem Serim. | President Tatar highlighted the increasing international recognition of the two states in Cyprus despite ongoing challenges. He expressed appreciation for Türkiye's support, particularly for the Lefkosa Ring Road Project, stating: "Our goal is to m…

marketing (2024-08-29). 'Hot Mic' Moment Aside, Pacific Policing Deal Is A Masterstroke Of Diplomacy For The Albanese Government #'Hot #Mic' #Moment #Aside, #Pacific #Policing #Deal #Masterstroke #Diplomacy #Albanese #Government #USA #Russia #Biden #Ukraine #War #Palestine #Gaza #Israel #. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese may be attempting to backpedal from a hot mic moment at the Pacific Islands Forum this week in which he joked the United …

noemail (2024-08-29). U.S. Partners with Pacific Islands to Combat Drug Trafficking. devdiscourse.com The United States is collaborating with Pacific Island nations to tackle the escalating issue of drug trafficking by Chinese criminal networks, Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell announced Thursday.

Associated Press (2024-08-29). Telegram founder Pavel Durov's various citizenships add to mystery of his arrest. scmp.com Russian-born Pavel Durov is also a citizen of France, United Arab Emirates and the Caribbean Islands nation of St Kitts and Nevis.

Human Rights Watch (2024-08-29). Empower Communities to Adapt as Pacific Faces Surging Seas. hrw.org Click to expand Image | The island community of Serua Village, Fiji, July 15, 2022. | © 2022 Loren Elliot/Reuters | As government leaders gather in Tonga this week for the Pacific Islands Forum, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is sounding the alarm on rising sea levels as not just an environmental issue but a serious threat to human rights.The latest report from the World Meteorological Organization shows that sea levels in the Pacific are rising faster than the global average, putting communities in this region at disproportionate risk of climate crisis-related harms. For communities wh…

noemail (2024-08-29). Lucro Plastecycle Innovates Plastic Recycling with Groundbreaking DRS in Baramati. devdiscourse.com Lucro Plastecycle, a leader in plastic recycling, has initiated a groundbreaking Deposit Return System (DRS) in Baramati, Maharashtra. This innovative scheme isn't limited to easy-to-recycle rigid plastics but extends to flexible plastics like bread and milk pouches, setting a new standard in waste management.

noemail (2024-08-29). Court Questions Government Waiver of IPL Police Fees. devdiscourse.com The Bombay High Court has directed the Maharashtra government to explain its decision to reduce and waive police deployment fees for IPL organisers. The court expressed skepticism about the rationale behind the move.

UMMID (2024-08-29). MHT CET 2024 FE Round 2 Allotment: How to Check. ummid.com Maharashtra State CET Cell is set to publish today i.e. Monday August 26, 2024 on its official website fe2024.mahacet.org Provisional Allotment of CAP Round-II (Round 2 allotment result) of candidates who have registered for admission in First Year Engineering (FE) B.E. and B.Tech four year courses for the year 2024-25.

UMMID (2024-08-29). Steps to Check: Maharashtra NEET UG 2024 Merit List Today. ummid.com Maharashtra Common Entrance Test Cell (CET) is set to publish on its official website mahacet.org today i.e. Monday August 26, 2024 NEET UG 2024 Provisional Merit List of candidates who have registered for Admission in First Year Health Science Courses including MBBS and BDS.

UMMID (2024-08-29). MHT CET Pharmacy 2024 Merit List Published. ummid.com Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell has published on August 25, 2024 on its official website ph2024.mahacet,org Provisional Merit List containing the names of the students who have registered for admission to First Year Undergraduate B Pharmacy and Postgraduate Pharm D courses for the year 2024-25.

UMMID (2024-08-29). Outrage as Shivaji statue inaugurated by Modi collapsed. ummid.com Angry reactions followed after a statue of Maratha Hero Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj installed at Rajkot Fort in Maharashtra's Sindhudurg district, collapsed Monday August 26, 2024.

UMMID (2024-08-29). DTE Maha Post SSC Diploma 2024 Round 3 Allotment Today. ummid.com Directorate of Technical Education (DTE) Maharashtra is set to publish on its official website poly24.dtemaharashtra.gov.in today i.e. Wednesday August 28, 2024 the result of CAP Round 3 Seat Allotment of the students seeking admission in First Year Post SSC Diploma Technical and Polytechnic Courses in Engineering/Technology for the year 2024-25.

sputnikglobe (2024-08-29). Palestinian National Authority Working on Unified Governance in West Bank, Gaza – Top Official. sputnikglobe.com CAIRO (Sputnik) – The Palestinian National Authority is making efforts to reach an agreement on unified governance in the West Bank and Gaza Strip, Palestinian Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Varsen Aghabekian Shahin told Sputnik.

TASS (2024-08-29). Houthis confirm that Sounion tanker can be towed. tass.com "After several international organizations, especially European ones, contacted us, they were allowed to tow the burning Sounion oil tanker," Ansar Allah spokesman Muhammad Abdel Salam said…

David Kattenburg, Mondoweiss. (2024-08-29). Update On The ICC Arrest Warrants For Benjamin Netanyahu And Yoav Gallant. popularresistance.org It was a landmark ruling by the world's supreme judicial body. | Israel's 57-year occupation and colonial settlement of the Palestinian territories are unlawful, it must withdraw from the territories "as rapidly as possible," and UN member states must hold Israel to account for its wrongful acts, the International Court of Justice declared last July 19, in The Hague, in a non-binding 12-3 vote. | Sometime this fall, across town, a 3-judge panel of a totally different court — the International Criminal Court (independent from the UN) — will issue one of two far more consequential rulings.

Maxime Duriez (2024-08-29). Ukraine set to ratify the Rome Statute and become the International Criminal Court's 125th member state. fidh.org

Jeremy Kuzmarov (2024-08-29). DNC Convention Features Former CIA Director Who Was in Charge of Drone Programs that Killed Thousands. covertactionmagazine.com Leon Panetta was drowned out by anti-war activists when he spoke at 2016 convention, but not this time Former CIA Director Leon Panetta (2009-2011) was among the featured speakers on the final day of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago on August 22 when Kamala Harris accepted the party's nomination as its presidential candidate. …

News Desk, The Cradle. (2024-08-29). Namibia Blocks Ship Carrying 'Explosive Material' For Israel. popularresistance.org The Namibian government has barred the Portuguese-flagged MV Kathrin cargo vessel from entering its territorial waters under suspicions that the ship carries military equipment and "explosive material" for Israel. | "Yes, I have asked Namport via the line ministry to consider the request to not allow the vessel MV Kathrin to dock in our ports. The request was made on Friday," Justice Minister Yvonne Dausab told Namibian daily New Era on 26 August. | "Upon receiving reports that a vessel may be carrying weapons intended for Israel, I addressed a letter to Cabinet, international relations ministry, works ministry,…

marketing (2024-08-29). Australia's Approach To International Student Caps Is Even More Radical Than In The UK And Canada #Australia's #Approach #International #Student #Caps #Even #More #Radical #Than #Canada #USA #Russia #Biden #Ukraine #War #Palestine #Gaza #Israel #. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | This week, Education Minister Jason Clare made an announcement that could reshape the landscape of international education in Australia. | He revealed how from 2025, …

| AFP | (2024-08-29). EU diplomat pushes for sanctions on Israeli ministers. tribune.com.pk EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said Thursday he will urge the bloc's 27 member states Thursday to back sanctions on Israeli ministers accused of fomenting "hatred" towards Palestinians. | "I initiated the procedures in order to ask the member states… if they consider appropriate, including in our list of sanctions some Israeli ministers (who have) been launching unacceptable hate messages against the Palestinians," Borrell told reporters. | Speaking at the start of a foreign ministers' meeting in Brussels, Borrell said the individuals targeted had made statements that go "clearly against international…

newleftreview (2024-08-29). Rashid Khalidi: The Neck and The Sword. newleftreview.org Rashid Khalidi and Tariq Ali discuss the political and intellectual history of the Palestinian national movement, its fraught entanglement with neighbouring Arab regimes, the realities of the 'peace process', Israel's grip on the Biden Administration and the strategic calculations—or miscalculations—of Hamas.

sputnikglobe (2024-08-29). Palestine Calling for Pressure on Israel to Allow President Abbas to Visit Gaza – State Minister. sputnikglobe.com CAIRO (Sputnik) – Palestine is calling on the international community to put pressure on Israel so that Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas can visit the Gaza Strip, Palestinian Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Varsen Aghabekian Shahin told Sputnik.

Hugo GABBERO (2024-08-29). Turkey: Joint trial observation report on the case of Kurdish human rights defenders and IHD members Eren Keskin and Güllistan Yarkın. fidh.org In a joint report, the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders—a partnership between the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT)—and the International Observatory for Lawyers in Danger (OIAD) present findings from the judicial observation of the first hearing in the trial of Eren Keskin and Güllistan Yarkın, from the Human Rights Association (IHD). Both were accused of "publicly denigrating the Turkish Nation" (…) | – |

Christoph Sorg (2024-08-29). The Debt System: The CADTM's analyses and theoretical foundations. cadtm.org Extract from "Social Movements and the Politics of Debt: Transnational Resistance against Debt on Three Continents"
| In this extract from his doctoral thesis, Christoph Sorg begins by drawing a distinction between the CADTM and Eurodad, a European NGO specialising in debt and development financing. Christoph Sorg then focusses on the analyses produced by the CADTM. This extract from the thesis corresponds to pages 167 to 171.
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Collective, Development finance international (2024-08-29). The worst ever global debt crisis. cadtm.org

ecns.cn (2024-08-29). Chinese Olympic team arrive in Hong Kong. ecns.cn The delegation of Chinese mainland 2024 Paris Olympic Games Olympians arrived at Hong Kong International Airport on Aug 29.

ecns.cn (2024-08-29). Experts urge more efforts to sustain export potential. ecns.cn Despite continuous growth in China's home appliance exports this year, the country must remain clearheaded in the face of a complex and volatile international trade environment, experts said.

ecns.cn (2024-08-29). Rio Tinto sees big potential for MNCs. ecns.cn China's rapid economic growth in recent years has fostered an open and diverse environment with massive business opportunities for multinational corporations, amid further opening-up and industrial reform, a top company executive said.

ecns.cn (2024-08-29). Senior Chinese military official meets U.S. national security advisor. ecns.cn Central Military Commission's Vice-Chairman Zhang Youxia meets U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan in Beijing…

ecns.cn (2024-08-29). Chinese President Xi Jinping meets U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping met with U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan at the Great Hall of the People here on Thursday.

ecns.cn (2024-08-29). Data expo themed lightshow staged in Guiyang. ecns.cn Lightshow is staged on the landmark buildings to greet the China International Big Data Industry Expo 2024 in Guiyang, southwest China's Guizhou Province, Aug. 28, 2024.

ecns.cn (2024-08-29). 2024 Int'l big data expo opens in SW China. ecns.cn The China International Big Data Industry Expo 2024 opened on Wednesday. As the first large-scale international expo with the theme of data, the Expo has been held for 10 consecutive sessions since 2015.

TASS (2024-08-29). Russia permanently bans entry to 92 US nationals including reporters — MFA. tass.com The ban applies to some reporters from the Wall Street Journal, the Washington Post and the New York Times, according to the statement…

TASS (2024-08-29). Mexican embassy confirmed death of Mexican national in Ukraine. tass.com It was confirmed that Carlos Jesus Gonzalez Mendoza was not a soldier of the Mexican armed forces, the Mexican foreign ministry said…

TASS (2024-08-29). Russia deeply concerned about US course of increasing risks of conflict — diplomat. tass.com Commenting on recent statements by US presidential candidate Donald Trump on the need to prevent World War III, Sergey Ryabkov recalled that "despite Donald Trump's statements on this issue, it is the US that in recent years, including [during] Donald Trump's presidency, has been doing a lot to undermine the foundations of the decades-old system of international security"

TASS (2024-08-29). Senegal's position on Ukraine unbiased — top diplomat. tass.com Yassine Fall also expressed hope for "strengthening ties" between Moscow and Dakar to "address important issues" on the international agenda…

ptcnews.tv (2024-08-29). Canada ends temporary policy allowing visitors to apply for work permits from within the country. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced the immediate termination of a temporary public policy that permitted visitors to apply for work permits from within Canada.The policy was initially implemented in August 2020 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, which had created significant travel restrictions and prevented many visitors from leaving the country. Under this policy, visitors in Canada were allowed to apply for work permits without the need to exit the country. Additionally, foreign nationals who had previously held a work permit and later changed their status to "

Angela (2024-08-29). Wednesday 9/4: Planet in Peril! A National Actionar. indybay.org Online | secure.everyaction.com/iGJAyy3mtkOuHnrWcH0b9g2

Ana C. Carvalhaes, Luís Bonilla (2024-08-29). The pro-Maduro left abandons the workers and people of Venezuela. internationalviewpoint.org

Baba Aye (2024-08-29). Cost of living crisis sparks nationwide protest in Nigeria. internationalviewpoint.org

Collective (2024-08-29). Why we are closing our center for displaced women in Lviv. internationalviewpoint.org

Dave Kellaway (2024-08-29). Not all deaths at sea are equal. internationalviewpoint.org Dave Kellaway reports from Italy, and reflects on the media coverage of the sinking of the luxury yacht Bayesian off the coast of Sicily compared to the way the deaths of migrants in the Mediterranean are usually reported | – | / |

Gilbert Achcar (2024-08-29). Anti-Fascism and the Fall of Atlanticist Liberalism. internationalviewpoint.org The French historian François Furet, a communist in his youth turned anti-communist, is the author of a famous explanation for the popularity of communism after World War II, especially among intellectuals, attributing it to anti-fascism as highlighted by the major role played by the Soviet Union in defeating Nazism during the war. | – | / |

Liz Lawrence (2024-08-29). The global gag rule and women's abortion rights. internationalviewpoint.org

Marian Jones (2024-08-29). The Fightback on Reproductive Rights. internationalviewpoint.org

Nima Sabouri (2024-08-29). From the "ruling realism" to the realism of the oppressed. internationalviewpoint.org "Under the shell of suppression, there exists a flow of resistance. Continuous executions are actually a state-tool of intimidation to curb these resistances. " | – | / |

Yuet Zi (2024-08-29). Charting a new course for Hong Kong's struggle. internationalviewpoint.org

presstv.ir (2024-08-29). Leader highlights potential for enhanced Iran-Turkmenistan relations. presstv.ir Ayatollah Khamenei was meeting with Turkmenistan's National Leader Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow in Tehran.

presstv.ir (2024-08-29). Iran: MKO terrorists, supporters will fail to achieve 'sinister' objectives. presstv.ir Iran slams the West's unwavering political and financial support for the MKO terrorist group.

presstv.ir (2024-08-29). President Pezeshkian: Iran signs strategic agreements with Turkmenistan. presstv.ir The Iranian president hosted Turkmenistan's National Leader Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow in Tehran.

United World International (2024-08-29). "What the US calls 'criminal gangs' are in reality low-income-neighborhoods demanding social change" uwidata.com By Fernando Esteche With this interview we try to take a look at Haiti, the first independent black republic in the world, which is immersed in a deep political and social crisis. The Caribbean nation, recurrently hit by natural disasters and suffering from political storms caused by the colonization of its political class, faces political …

Maria Sartori (2024-08-29). Biological weapons: no responsibility for the multinationals that produced "Agent Orange" used in Vietnam. pressenza.com On August 22, the Court of Appeal in Paris once again declared inadmissible the desperate appeal for justice by Tran To Nga, a Franco-Vietnamese activist and journalist, against the fourteen companies responsible for the production of the defoliant "Agent Orange" . This poison was…

Pressenza Philippines (2024-08-29). Empowering Women: SHE Project Celebrates Five Years of Advancing SRHR and Preventing GBV in Eastern Visayas. pressenza.com by Geri Matthew "Choi" Carretero | Calbayog City, Samar, Philippines — The Subnational Close-Out event for the Sexual Health and Empowerment (SHE) project was successfully held on August 27, 2024, at the Ciriaco Hotel in Calbayog City, Samar, marking the culmination of five years of transformative work in sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) and gender-based violence (GBV) prevention. The event, themed "Pasidungog," honored the achievements and contributions of local government units (LGUs), community partners, and key organizations who were instrumental in advancing these critical issues in th…

ICRC (2024-08-29). The Arms Trade Treaty must be faithfully implemented to prevent serious violations of international humanitarian law and human rights law. icrc.org ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric addresses the Tenth Conference of State Parties to the Arms Trade Treaty on World Humanitarian Day…

ICRC (2024-08-29). International Day of the Disappeared: the challenge of coordinated action in Latin America. icrc.org

ICRC (2024-08-29). Jordan: International Day of the Disappeared: Supporting Syrian Families of Missing Persons. icrc.org

ICRC (2024-08-29). Jordan: The Essay Competition on International Humanitarian Law. icrc.org

noemail (2024-08-29). EU Urges Lifting Weapon Restrictions for Ukraine. devdiscourse.com The European Union's top diplomat on Thursday urged Ukraine's international backers to lift restrictions on weapons supplied to the conflict-ravaged country, enabling its armed forces to strike targets inside Russia.

sputnikglobe (2024-08-29). Russia, Ukraine Nearly Reached Agreement in 2022, But US Wanted War – Turkish Parliament Speaker. sputnikglobe.com ANKARA (Sputnik) – Russia and Ukraine almost reached an agreement at the talks in Istanbul in 2022, but a number of countries did not want the conflict to end, the speaker of the Grand National Assembly (parliament) of Türkiye, Numan Kurtulmus, said.

Luis Linares Petrov (2024-08-29). Chinese President receives US National Security Advisor. plenglish.com The president pointed out that in the face of the chaotic international situation, all nations must unite and cooperate, instead of dividing and confronting. "The people want to be open and progressive, not closed and regressive. As two important countries, China and the United States must be responsible to history, to the people and the world, and become a source of stability for world peace and a promoter of common development," he told his interlocutor. | According to the Xinhua news agency, Xi assured that bilateral relations have experienced great changes, but Beijing's commitment to the stable, healthy and…

Juan M. Garcia (2024-08-29). New performances by Acosta Danza Yunior in the United Kingdom. plenglish.com London, Aug 29 (Prensa Latina) The Cuban company Acosta Danza Yunior is adding new venues for its upcoming performances in the United Kingdom, where the group will make its international debut, after successful performances in Havana early this year.

marketing (2024-08-29). Stranded Boeing Starliner Astronauts To Stay Six More Months In Space What This Means For The Future Of Commercial Spaceflight #Stranded #Boeing #Starliner #Astronauts #Stay #More #Months #Space #What #This #Means #Future #Commercial #Spaceflight #Airports #Flights #Cars #Vessels #Electric #Vechicle. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Sunita Williams and Barry Butch Wilmore must have heaved a sigh of relief when they opened the hatch and floated into the International Space Station (ISS) on June 6 …

marketing (2024-08-29). The Specter Of China Has Edged Into US Election Rhetoric " For Republicans Much More Than Democrats #Specter #China #Edged #Into #Election #Rhetoric #Republicans #Much #More #Than #Democrats #Meeting #Discussions #Event #Agreement #MoU. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Speaking at the Republican National Convention in July 2024, Donald Trump invoked China 14 times . In the course of a 92-minute address, the former president recycled …

Rhoda Wilson (2024-08-29). US Department of Health and Human Services report confirms fluoride exposure is associated with lower IQ in children. expose-news.com This month, a long-delayed and censored report on the toxicity of fluoride was published by the US Department of Health and Human Services ("HHS") National Toxicology Programme ("NTP"). The report presents a …

Ragip Soylu (2024-08-29). Iraq shoots down Turkish drone over Kirkuk. middleeasteye.net Iraq shoots down Turkish drone over Kirkuk | Baghdad hit a Turkish drone following the signing of a new security cooperation deal with Ankara this month | | A TAI Aksungur, an unmanned aerial vehicle developed by Turkish Aerospace industries, is displayed during the International Paris Air S…

albawaba (2024-08-29). Order Pizza and get free table! Pizza Hut unveils new delivery box. albawaba.com ALBAWABA — Pizza Hut, the American multinational pizza restaurant chain and international franchise, introduced its new delivery boxes that transform into a table. This new design is called the 'moving box table,' a dedicated pizza box that can easily turn into a table.New Pizza Hut boxes and tables: The restaurant is offering this new release to its US customers relocating in Dallas, Texas; Charlotte, North Carolina; and Orlando, Florida. The new box will be available with large, regular-priced pizza orders and the cities were selected based on the Penske Truck Rental list, a moving truck rental, wh…

James Bovard (2024-08-29). Will Kamala Make Idealism Great Again? counterpunch.org As the presidential race enters the final stretch, politicians are recycling the usual scams to make people believe this election will be different. At last week's Democratic National Convention, idealism had a starring role, accompanied by ritual denunciations of cynicism. But idealism has a worse record in Washington than a thieving New Jersey senator. "Idealism

Pramila Venkateswaran (2024-08-29). The National Organization for Women, Intersectionality and Gaza. counterpunch.org The National Organization for Women was seen as a radical organization in the 1970s because of its valiant fight to protect reproductive rights for women. But even in those early days, NOW was not radical enough to include black women and LGBTQ as part of their mission. As the times changed and some people of

W. T. Whitney (2024-08-29). Awareness of Capitalists' Use of Colonialism Encourages International Solidarity. counterpunch.org Studying capitalism, Karl Marx examined the Industrial Revolution in Europe. He explored conflict between worker and employer. In their book Capital and Imperialism (Monthly Review Press, 2021), authors Utsa Patnaik and Prabhat Patnaik emphasize that Marx's followers believed that, with the onset of capitalism, "accumulation [has] occurred only on the basis of the generation of surplus value." (Surplus value signifies that part

Juliette Rousselot (2024-08-29). Joint Letter: Requesting urgent action towards UN human rights monitoring and investigation in Bangladesh. fidh.org International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) joins 12 other human rights organisations in an open letter calling on United Nations (UN) member states to take immediate steps to ensure an independent investigation and accountability into human rights violations committed in Bangladesh and to prevent further human rights violations, including by ensuring that the UN Human Rights Council establishes an independent mechanism with a comprehensive mandate to investigate, collect, store and (…) | – |

noemail (2024-08-29). Islamabad Turns into 'Container City': High Court Criticizes Road Blockages. devdiscourse.com The Islamabad High Court has drawn attention to the city's recurring road blockages, labeling it a 'container city.' This criticism came during a hearing reported by Pakistan-based daily, Dawn.

The Independent (2024-08-29). 'My NIN, My Birth Right' rings out loud as Primary Schools drama festival climaxes in Mbale. independent.co.ug To incentivize early birth registration, the government has waived fees for birth certificate applications for children aged zero to six months Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) aims to hit two birds with one stone, when it supports artistic excellence, at the ongoing National Primary Schools' Music, Dance, and Drama …

The Independent (2024-08-29). Northern Uganda legislators task gov't to expedite repairs on Karuma bridge. independent.co.ug GULU, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Lawmakers from Northern Uganda have tasked the Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) to expedite the repairs on the Karuma Bridge to ease the movement of goods and passengers. Karuma Bridge, a major link and gateway between Midwestern, Northern Uganda, and West Nile Sub regions was temporarily closed to heavy traffic …

The Independent (2024-08-29). OPINION: Empowering Uganda's Gen Z in technology. independent.co.ug Empowering Uganda's youth to embrace careers in technology is not just a strategic move for national development—it is a moral imperative COMMENT | Anthony Tenywa | As Uganda forges its path in the digital age, technology is becoming an increasingly vital force in driving national progress. In a world where technological advancements define the future, there is …

channelnewsasia (2024-08-29). England defender Trippier retires from internationals. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2024-08-29). Liverpool sign Italy international Chiesa from Juventus. channelnewsasia.com

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-08-29). Mayo Clinic Minute: Why diverse organ donors are needed. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org August is National Minority Donor Awareness Month. It's a time of celebrating organ donation and educating people about transplantation by encouraging donor registration and promoting healthy living. Dr. Shennen Mao, a Mayo Clinic transplant surgeon, says having a diverse pool of organ donors will help serve a growing wait list of those in need. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute www.youtube.com/watch?v=enImQP2yYEs Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (1: 07) is in the downloads at the end of…

| Pop Culture & Art | (2024-08-29). Telegram under fire for repeatedly refusing to join child protection initiatives. tribune.com.pk The BBC has discovered that Telegram, the messaging app whose CEO has been arrested in France, refuses to participate in international initiatives aimed at identifying and removing child abuse content online. | Telegram is not affiliated with either the National Centre for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) or the Internet Watch Foundation (IWF), both of which collaborate with most online platforms to detect, report, and eliminate such content. | This news comes as the founder and CEO of Telegram, which has over 950 million registered users, remains under investigation in France. | Billionaire Pavel Durov…

| REUTERS | (2024-08-29). US, China to conclude talks on Taiwan. tribune.com.pk US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan met one of Chinese President Xi Jinping's top military officials on Thursday as he wrapped up three days of talks in Beijing intended to ease simmering tensions between the two superpowers. | Sullivan was expected to push for enhanced working-level military to military communications in his session with General Zhang Youxia, vice chairman of China's paramount military body, the Central Military Commission, White House officials said. | It is the first meeting between Zhang and a Biden administration official, and the first between a senior US official and a vice chair…

UMMID (2024-08-29). NCERT proposes new evaluation model for 12th board exam. ummid.com The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has proposed a new evaluation process, suggesting that students' performance in Classes 9, 10, and 11 should contribute to their Class 12 board results.

UMMID (2024-08-29). Why Not Decolonise UPSC Civil Services? ummid.com The contemporary currents touching the gates of the inviolable Dolpur House, the official space of the UPSC warrants a critical analysis from the prism of post-colonial nationalism and democratisation of the institutions having colonial lineage.

Andrea GIORGETTA (2024-08-29). Laos: Government fails in follow-up review of key civil and political rights. fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the Lao Movement for Human Rights (LMHR) welcome the assessment by the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Committee (CCPR), which gave the Lao government low grades concerning the implementation of the committee's recommendations on enforced disappearances and participation in public affairs and the right to vote.
Paris, 15 August 2024. On 6 August 2024, the CCPR released its report on the follow-up to the Concluding Observations it (…) | – |

Juliette Rousselot (2024-08-29). Need for an urgent rethink of international response to the human rights crisis in Afghanistan. fidh.org

Kungu Al-Mahadi Adam (2024-08-29). Northern Uganda MPs Task Gov't To Expedite Repairs On Karuma Bridge. plusnews.ug Lawmakers from Northern Uganda have tasked the Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) to expedite the repairs on the Karuma Bridge to ease the movement of goods and passengers. Karuma Bridge, a major link and gateway between Midwestern, Northern Uganda, and West Nile Sub regions was temporarily closed to heavy traffic in April this year. The …

Maxime Duriez (2024-08-29). Egypt: Spate of free speech prosecutions. fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH), jointly with Human Rights Watch (HRW), denounces the repeated attacks on the freedom of expression in Egypt. Under the government of President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, freedom of expression, including media freedom, has faced relentless attacks for years. Egypt regularly ranks among the countries with the most journalists in detention. Mainstream media are severely curtailed in Egypt, and the few remaining media websites face government (…) | – |

Maxime Duriez (2024-08-29). Egypt: Human rights organisations condemn the targeting of ElMaraya for culture and arts and call for the protection of cultural institutions. fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) is co-signing a call to the Egyptian authorities to end their harassement and repression of independent cultural organisations in Egypt. The political regime's continued use of security services, police crackdowns, arrests and prison sentencing to intimidate artists and cultural workers must stop.
13 August 2024. The signatories of this statement condemn the Egyptian security forces' raid on the headquarters of ElMaraya for Culture and (…) | – | /…

Reuters (2024-08-29). 2 Republicans ask Pentagon to add Chinese battery maker CATL to restricted list. scmp.com Lawmakers said CATL has ties to Chinese Communist Party and its military, and 'reliance on CATL batteries endangers national security'.

sputnikglobe (2024-08-29). Sullivan, Chinese General Meet to Discuss Bilateral, International Agenda – White House. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan and senior Chinese military official Gen. Zhang Youxia met in Beijing Thursday to discuss issues on the bilateral and international agenda, the White House said in a statement.

Steven Ganot (2024-08-29). Iran, Turkmenistan Strengthen Ties With New Cooperation Agreements. themedialine.org

United World International (2024-08-29). "What the US calls 'criminal gangs' are in reality low-income-neighborhoods demanding social change" unitedworldint.com The US tests its Global Fragility Act here, but Haiti resists. By Fernando Esteche With this interview we try to take a look at Haiti, the first independent black republic in the world, which is immersed in a deep political and social crisis. The Caribbean nation, recurrently hit by natural disasters and suffering from political …

Agence France-Presse (2024-08-29). Trump entourage accused of shoving staff at hallowed US military cemetery. scmp.com Arlington National Cemetery confirmed there had been an 'incident' at the location, after the presidential candidate's visit on Monday.

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2024-08-28: News Headlines

Alexandra Bradbury, Labor Notes. (2024-08-28). Work To Rule And Open Bargaining Back Down Kroger Warehouse Bosses. popularresistance.org Teamsters in an Indiana grocery warehouse scored big this year with a contract campaign like never before. They organized in five languages and sported a multilingual union button. They opened up bargaining sessions for any member to come observe—on the peak day, 150 showed up. They even pulled off a daring work-to-rule action the week before bargaining kicked off, to start from a position of strength. The final night, June 30, negotiations came down to the wire, stretching past the midnight contract expiration deadline. Some members were itching to walk.

Juliette Rousselot (2024-08-28). India: UN Human Rights Committee calls for protection of human rights defenders and reform of counter-terrorism laws. fidh.org Front Line Defenders (FLD) together with the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT), within the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, welcome the findings of the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Committee following its review of India's situation of civil and political rights. FLD and the Observatory urge the government to take immediate steps to address the serious concerns expressed by the (…) | – |

Paramjit Singh (2024-08-28). Peasants and Politics in Neoliberal India: The 2020-21 Peasant Movement. cadtm.org

Staff (2024-08-28). Bangladeshi student sent back after 'Love' emoji reaction on 'anti-India post' at NIT Silchar. muslimmirror.com by Muslim Mirror Staff A Bangladeshi student at the National Institute of Technology (NIT), Silchar, Assam, was sent back to her home country after reacting with a 'love' emoji to an anti-India post on social media, according to Cachar Superintendent of Police Numal Mahatta. The incident took place on August 27 and involved Maisha Mahajabin, …

Staff (2024-08-28). Bangladeshi student sent back after 'Love' emoji reaction on 'anti-India post' at NIT Silchar. muslimmirror.com by Muslim Mirror Staff A Bangladeshi student at the National Institute of Technology (NIT), Silchar, Assam, was sent back to her home country after reacting with a 'love' emoji to an anti-India post on social media, according to Cachar Superintendent of Police Numal Mahatta. The incident took place on August 27 and involved Maisha Mahajabin, …

presstv.ir (2024-08-28). Floods kill 15 in India after heavy rains. presstv.ir

Nava J. Thakuria (2024-08-28). Assam : Where Indigenous People Confront Illegal Migrants. pressenza.com Even the middle-aged Assamese nationals remember that Assam agitation was initially propagated as 'Bohiragata Kheda Andolan' (literarily meaning agitation to deport outsiders) and later, redefined as an agitation against illegal migrants (from East Pakistan/ Bangladesh) by the intellectuals and media barons based in Guwahati. After decades, the issue of outsiders (read non-Assamese Indians) came alive with an incident in Sibsagar of eastern Assam, where a community was compelled to apologize for a crime committed by some individuals (belonging to that group). The accused individuals, who physically assaulted a mi…

GAIA (2024-08-28). 174 Civil Society Organizations, Networks, and Activists Oppose Financing by IFC for Abellon Clean Energy's Toxic, Pollution Waste-to-Energy Projects in Gujarat, India. pressenza.com August 28, 2024 — A

tvbrics (2024-08-28). New Delhi hosts 9th India-Brazil Joint Commission Meeting. tvbrics.com Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira has arrived in India…

tvbrics (2024-08-28). Zimbabwe and India negotiate cooperation in the training sector. tvbrics.com Countries start exchanging students and educational technology…

aljazeera (2024-08-28). 'I have lost everything': Bangladesh floods strand 1.24 million families. aljazeera.com As floodwaters recede after heavy monsoon rains, many have lost their homes – and some blame India for a dam release.

noemail (2024-08-28). India Achieves Major Cut in Air Pollution: Report Highlights Gains. devdiscourse.com India recorded a significant 19.3 per cent drop in particulate pollution in 2022 compared to 2021, the second-highest reduction in the world after Bangladesh, adding an average of 51 days to the life expectancy of every citizen, according to a new report.

Hugo GABBERO (2024-08-28). India: Release Kashmiri human rights defender Khurram Parvez, arbitrarily detained for 1,000 days. fidh.org

newleftreview (2024-08-28). Radhika Desai: Peak Hindutva? newleftreview.org As Modi's BJP loses its overall majority, Radhika Desai examines the part played by India's capitalist conglomerates in his rise—and the contradictions on which their strategy has foundered. The economic crisis of the parched countryside as brake on Hindutva's forward march.

teleSUR, idg, JCM (2024-08-28). Narendra Modi celebra su victoria en las elecciones generales. telesurtv.net Narendra Modi necesitará el apoyo de otros partidos para gobernar, algo inédito en sus anteriores mandatos.

Abdul Rahman, People's Dispatch. (2024-08-28). US Starts Another Round Of War Games In Korean Peninsula. popularresistance.org The US and South Korea began yet another military drill in the Korean Peninsula this week, further heightening the possibility of nuclear confrontation and threatening peace and stability in the region. The Ulchi Freedom Shield, as the exercise is called, allegedly aims to strengthen both countries' joint "defense capabilities" against nuclear power North Korea, as stated by the spokespersons of both nations earlier this month.

hindustantimes (2024-08-28). IDF Stuck In Gaza, But Starting New War In West Bank? Biggest Israeli Operation Since 2nd Intifada. hindustantimes.com Israel Defence Forces launched its biggest operation in the West Bank amid the raging war in Gaza. YNet News reported that hundreds of Israeli soldiers, accompanied by a "significant air escort," stormed three refugee camps: Jenin, Nur Shams, and Far'a. IDF's operation is aimed to "arrest wanted persons and destroy terrorist infrastructure." This is the biggest military operation in the West Bank since 2002 when the second intifada broke out against the IDF.

hindustantimes (2024-08-28). After Failing In Gaza & Ukraine, US To Now Pacify China? Top Biden Aide In Beijing Amid War Backlash. hindustantimes.com As the U.S. faces intense global outrage over the wars in Israel and Ukraine, National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan has embarked on a crucial visit to Beijing. From August 27-29, Sullivan's talks with Chinese officials aim to ease tensions between the U.S. and China ahead of the upcoming elections. The two nations remain at odds over the Middle East, the Ukraine war, and territorial disputes in the region. Watch for more.

hindustantimes (2024-08-28). Israel Army's Situation Worsens In Gaza: 9th IDF Soldier Confirmed Dead In Just 1 Week | Hamas. hindustantimes.com The Israel Defence Forces announced the death of one more soldier during combat in the Gaza Strip. On August 27, the Nahal Brigade's 932nd Battalion from Or Yehuda lost 19-year-old Staff Sergeant Amit Friedman. Friedman's death brings the total number of IDF's deaths in the ground offensive against Hamas in Gaza to 341.

hindustantimes (2024-08-28). On Cam: Hamas' Arab Hostage Rescued By Israel Army From Gaza; Watch What He Said To Netanyahu. hindustantimes.com Israeli forces rescued hostage Farhan al-Qadi from Hamas captivity in the southern Gaza Strip on August 27. Al-Qadi, who spent more than 10 months in captivity, was found inside a tunnel by commandos of the Israeli Navy's Shayetet 13 unit and troops of the elite Yahalom combat engineering unit. The operation was led by the Israel Defence Forces' Southern Command, the Shin Bet security agency, and the IDF's 162nd Division. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also spoke to al-Qadi and assured him to bring back all hostages.

hindustantimes (2024-08-28). Ukraine Army Chief Admits Putin Outsmarted Zelensky In Kursk? Kyiv Fails To Divert Russia Troops… hindustantimes.com Ukrainian Army Chief made a big reveal on the operation in Russia's Kursk region. Colonel General Oleksandr Syrski said the Ukrainian incursion was a high-stakes gambit. The Ukrainian official claimed the plan aimed to force Russia to divert troops from key frontlines but failed. Watch for more.

hindustantimes (2024-08-28). Ukraine's Kursk Disaster In Numbers: Total Soldiers, Weapons Lost So Far, Revealed By Russia. hindustantimes.com The Russian Defence Ministry has claimed that over 6,600 Ukrainian soldiers were killed and injured in the Kursk incursion, RT reported. Ukraine had invaded the Russian border region on August 6. Not just manpower, the Kursk incursion is also depleting Ukraine's arsenal. This includes 73 battle tanks and 100s of other war weapons. Watch this video for more…

hindustantimes (2024-08-28). Zelensky Ignores Own Cities For Russian Land? Amid Kyiv Attack, Power & Water Cuts, Army Sent To… hindustantimes.com Ukrainian forces are now reportedly trying to break into a new Russian region. Reuters, citing Russian telegram channels, said the Ukrainian Army attempted to push into the Belgorod region. This comes after Russia launched over 100 missiles and around 100 drones across Ukraine on August 26. Russian attacks also continued on August 27 as Ukraine reported blackouts.

hindustantimes (2024-08-28). Putin Seethes In Anger At NATO Nation Over Russian Billionaire's Arrest | Telegram | Pavel Durov. hindustantimes.com Russia escalates rhetoric against France over the arrest of Telegram co-founder and CEO Durov Paris. The Russian Foreign Minister says Moscow's relations with France are now at the "lowest level." The Kremlin claims France's accusations against Durov are "very serious." Watch for more. I…

UMMID (2024-08-28). Hindutva organizations ask Muslims to leave Upper Assam: AIUDF. ummid.com The call for cleansing Muslims from Upper Assam has come to light where threats have been issued by some Hindutva organizations to the Muslims to leave the region or face the consequences.

newleftreview (2024-08-28). Sanjay Subrahmanyam: Blood and Bombast. newleftreview.org Sanjay Subrahmanyam on Vinayak Chaturvedi, Hindutva and Violence and Janaki Bakhle, Savarkar and the Making of Hindutva. Intellectual biographies of Hindu nationalism's Mazzini-inspired theoretician.

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-08-28). Mayo Clinic Minute: Managing migraines in the summer. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Severe weather conditions are enough to give anyone a headache, but temperature fluctuations are even more problematic for migraine sufferers. Dr. Rashmi Halker Singh, a Mayo Clinic neurologist, says the weather can trigger some migraine patients. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/M3rfDADYFEs Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 08) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo Clinic News Network." Read the script. For some people, migraines are debilitating. The intense, throbbing head…

noemail (2024-08-28). Mamata Dedicates Trinamool Foundation Day to Murdered Trainee Doctor Amid Protests. devdiscourse.com West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, on Wednesday, expressed her profound grief and solidarity with the family of a trainee doctor who was sexually assaulted and murdered at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital on August 9. Banerjee dedicated the foundation day of Trinamool Chhatra Parishad to the victim in her post on X.

noemail (2024-08-28). BJP Demands Resignation of Mamata Banerjee and Police Chief After Violent Rally. devdiscourse.com In a fierce reaction to the violence following the Nabanna Abhijan rally, BJP national spokesperson C R Keshavan termed the aftermath as 'vicious, vindictive, and inhumane.' On Wednesday, Keshavan called for a 12-hour bandh in West Bengal and demanded the resignation of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and Kolkata Police Commissioner Vineet Goyal.

UMMID (2024-08-28). UP NEET UG 2024 1st Merit List released, Choice filling till Aug 29. ummid.com Directorate General of Medical Education and Training Uttar Pradesh (DGME UP) has released on its official website upneet.gov.in the list of candidates (UP NEET UG Merit List) who have registered for the First Round of Counselling conducted for admission in MBBS, BDS and other Medical Courses for the year 2024-25.

Qassam Muaddi, Mondoweiss. (2024-08-28). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 325: Ceasefire Talks Falter. popularresistance.org Lebanon's foreign minister, Abdallah Abu Habib, urged the European Union to pressure Israel to end its attacks on Lebanon and comply with UN resolution 1701. The resolution calls for the full cessation of hostilities, the deployment of Lebanese forces to Southern Lebanon, the parallel withdrawal of Israeli forces behind the Blue Line, the strengthening of the UN force (UNIFIL) to facilitate the entry of Lebanese Forces into the region and the establishment of a demilitarized zone between the Blue Line and the Litani River. | The Lebanese minister reportedly made his remarks during a conversation with the EU chief…

presstv.ir (2024-08-28). Funeral of Qassam members killed in Israeli strike on Jenin held. presstv.ir Mourners take part in the funeral of two members of Hamas' armed wing.

newarab (2024-08-28). Hamas will only negotiate Biden's 2 July Gaza ceasefire proposal. newarab.com

newarab (2024-08-28). Palestinians in north West Bank reject Israel's evacuation order. newarab.com Israel has begun its largest attack in the north of the

newarab (2024-08-28). Israeli police close Hadash office in Haifa over West Bank film. newarab.com The regional office for the Israeli left-wing political coalition Israeli police closed the party's

Jim McMahan (2024-08-28). Protest marks 300 days of genocide, resistance. workers.org Hundreds of demonstrators marched through downtown Seattle on Aug. 25 to protest 300 days of genocide in Gaza since Octiber 7. The march was called by Samidoun Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity Network. Its theme focused on the extreme repression being doled out to Palestinians, along with supporters, in both Palestine and the . . . |

Workers World Editors (2024-08-28). No vote for genocide. workers.org The Workers World Party delegation marched in the protest outside the Democratic National Convention carrying a banner that read in part, "We won't vote for genocide!" If the only two candidates who can win the presidency both support an obvious, ongoing genocide by Israel in Gaza, there is no possible . . . |

David Macilwain (2024-08-28). Deception and genocide part of Israel's arsenal against 'terrorism'. independentaustralia.net

newarab (2024-08-28). Mediators push for partial ceasefire amid deadlock in Gaza talks. newarab.com Attempts to reach a ceasefire and hostage deal in This follows the two-day talks in the Egyptian capital over a However, a new proposal ha…

newarab (2024-08-28). Iraq issues arrest warrants for 'heist of the century'. newarab.com

newarab (2024-08-28). UN's WFP investigates its Sudan operations as famine spreads. newarab.com The The investigation by the

newarab (2024-08-28). Experts baffled by Israel president's unchallenged false X post. newarab.com Social media experts have raised concerns about the lack of a 'community note' on an X Despite Argamani publicly refuting claims she was beaten in captivity, Herzog's post remains unflagged on X, formerly Twitter. | Users have questioned why the platform's community note system has not been activated to flag the veracity of…

newarab (2024-08-28). Israel launches major raid on West Bank killing 9 amid Gaza war. newarab.com Israel has begun a large scale assault in the north of the

newarab (2024-08-28). Israeli court allows anti-LGBTQ group on Technion campus. newarab.com An Israeli university cannot limit the activities of an ultra-orthodox and Ultra-orthodox group Choosing Family filed a lawsuit against

newarab (2024-08-28). Most Israelis want online censorship of Gaza war victims: poll. newarab.com Gaza war, including the impact on the enclave's civilian population, a study by a US-based research centre has shown. | A poll conducted by the Pew Research Center published on Monday showed that a staggering 59 percent of Israelis support censoring any display of sympathy for Palestinian victims of the nearly 11-month onslaught on Gaza, compared to 30 percent of those who do not. | Widespread support among ordinary Israelis for silencing Palestinian voices coincides with inflammatory statements from some Israeli leaders,

newarab (2024-08-28). US's Kirby says US would defend Israel in Iranian retaliation. newarab.com

newarab (2024-08-28). Could Iran-Israel tensions spill into the South Caucasus. newarab.com

newarab (2024-08-28). Bedouin hostage rescued 'by chance' contrary to Israeli claims. newarab.com Bedouin hostage Farhan Elkadi escaped captivity in Gaza on his own, contradicting the Elkadi's rescue was "by chance", according to a

newarab (2024-08-28). Israel buying Google ads to discredit UNRWA: report. newarab.com The Israeli government is buying The government is buying ads for searches for "UNRWA" and "UNRWA USA", which appear to draw potential…

newarab (2024-08-28). Most Israelis want online censorship of Gaza war victims: poll. newarab.com A majority of Israelis want to censor all online content on the A poll conducted by the Pew Research Center published on Monday showed that a staggering 59 percent of Israelis support censoring any display of sympathy for Palestinian victims of the nearly 11-month onslaught on Gaza, compared to 30 percent of those who do not. | Widespread support among ordinary Israelis for silencing Palestinian voices coincides with inflammatory s…

newarab (2024-08-28). Will Hamas be in power once Israel's war on Gaza ends. newarab.com

newarab (2024-08-28). Israel frees Alice Kisiya after arrest for resisting land grab. newarab.com

newarab (2024-08-28). Ultra-orthodox Israeli papers condemn Ben Gvir's Al-Aqsa remarks. newarab.com Two ultra-Orthodox newspapers in Israel have slammed far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir for The Yated Ne'eman newspaper, the official publication of the Degel HaTorah party, ran a front-page headline in the Arabic and Hebrew languages slamming Ben Gvir's remarks. | The e…

newarab (2024-08-28). Why Egypt is wading into Somalia and Ethiopia's dispute. newarab.com Rapid developments in Egyptian-Somali relations culminated in the signing of a The agreement was preceded by an understanding between Mogadishu and Cairo to deploy Egyptian forces as part of an Egypt's involvement in the Somali crisis through military…

newarab (2024-08-28). Al-Warraq Nile Island faces erasure for UAE luxury development. newarab.com Sabri al-Qot, a 45-year-old plumber from Egypt, says he would rather die than leave the house where he and his children were born. | "This house means everything to us: our past, present, and future," Sabri told The New Arab. "They're putting immense pressure on us and offering money, but we'll never leave." | Sabri is at the heart of a growing conflict with the Egyptian government over the The residents of Al-Warr…

newarab (2024-08-28). What Really Went Wrong looks at a different 1950s Middle East. newarab.com Iran's However, the differences between these two leaders went beyond their generations. Mossadegh, a democrat, was overthrown by the military in 1953, only two years after becoming Iran's prime minister. In contrast, Nasser, a military officer, took control from h…

newarab (2024-08-28). Algeria arrests opposition figure Fethi Ghares. newarab.com Algerian authorities on Tuesday arrested opposition figure Fethi Ghares, former coordinator of the In a video posted on Facebook and tit…

newarab (2024-08-28). Algeria calls on UNSC to halt 'mercenary activities' in Mali. newarab.com On Monday, Ammar Benjamaa, Algeria's representative to the UN, urged international accountability for "those responsible for a drone attack" that struck civilians in Mali's Tinzaouatene, near the Algeria-Mali border. | The attack claimed the lives of more than 20 Malian civilians. | "We need to stop the violations committed…

newarab (2024-08-28). Iran former top diplomat Zarif returns to VP post. newarab.com Iran's former foreign minister, Pezeshkian named Zarif as his vice president for strategic affairs on 1 August, but the former top diplomat resigned less than two weeks later, citing his…

newarab (2024-08-28). Iran president says 'no logic' in fuel subsidies. newarab.com

newarab (2024-08-28). Iran's Khamenei urges government to impose cyberspace controls. newarab.com

newarab (2024-08-28). Paramilitary shelling kills 20 in Sudan camp: committee. newarab.com

newarab (2024-08-28). Turkey, Azerbaijan hope for 'lasting peace' in South Caucasus. newarab.com Top diplomats from Turkey and Azerbaijan held talks in the capital Ankara on several sticking issues including ongoing "In our meet…

newarab (2024-08-28). Turkey to join EU meeting in Brussels after five year absence. newarab.com The

newarab (2024-08-28). UK rejects push to suspend Ghassan Abu Sittah's medical license. newarab.com

| Renowned British-Palestinian doctor and activist

| The General Medical Council (GMC) filed the suspension request as pa…

newarab (2024-08-28). UN considers sanctioning two RSF generals in Sudan. newarab.com

newarab (2024-08-28). UN 'doing what it can' to move Gaza aid amid evacuation orders. newarab.com

newarab (2024-08-28). US backs UN bid to resolve dispute over Libya central bank. newarab.com

newarab (2024-08-28). Understanding the truths of Islam in Being Muslim Today. newarab.com

newarab (2024-08-28). Bassem Youssef returns to X after quitting over 'safety issues'. newarab.com American-Egyptian satirist

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| Youssef said he had deactivated his account after receiving "concerning messages" that made him and his team believe it may…

newarab (2024-08-28). Cholera outbreak feared in Yemen following floods. newarab.com

newarab (2024-08-28). Adam Kirsch's colonial revisionism should shame his publishers. newarab.com Last week, Adam Kirsch published a controversial Kirsch is not alone in his efforts at delegitimisation. In his 2023

newarab (2024-08-28). In Algeria, 'foreign threats' dominate presidential race. newarab.com

newarab (2024-08-28). Iraqi oil workers in Basra protest over gov't funding decision. newarab.com Thousands of oil workers in

newarab (2024-08-28). Palestinian minister visits Morocco to talk culture. newarab.com Palestinian Culture Minister Imad Hamdan has arrived in Over the weekend, Hamdan met with his Moroccan counterpart Mehdi Bensaid during a visit to the headquarters of the Bayt Mal Al-Quds…

newarab (2024-08-28). UK rejects push to suspend Ghassan Abu Sittah's medical license. newarab.com

| Renowned British-Palestinian doctor and activist

| The complaint was initially brought forward by UKLFI, who claimed th…

newarab (2024-08-28). Who is Telegram CEO Pavel Durov, and why did France arrest him. newarab.com The 39-year-old tech billionaire, hailed by some as the "Russian Zuckerberg", has never returned to his country of origin after a falling out with the Kremlin. | The platform proved hugely popular among Russian-speaking users, and by February 20…

Gloria Rubac (2024-08-28). Victory for immigrant rights organization in Houston. workers.org Activists with a longtime immigrant rights organization in Houston celebrated a victory on Aug. 23 after a judge dismissed a lawsuit that tried to revoke the group's nonprofit status and shut it down. Cesar Espinosa speaks at Houston immigrant rights protest. (WW PHOTO: Gloria Rubac) Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton . . . |

Gloria Rubac (2024-08-28). Victory for immigrant rights organization in Houston. workers.org Activists with a longtime immigrant rights organization in Houston celebrated a victory on Aug. 23 after a judge dismissed a lawsuit that tried to revoke the group's nonprofit status and shut it down. Cesar Espinosa speaks at Houston immigrant rights protest. (WW PHOTO: Gloria Rubac) Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton . . . |

Independent Australia (2024-08-28). IA Writing Competition: More time to win prizes! independentaustralia.net

Rosemary Sorensen (2024-08-28). Peter Garrett to review Melbourne Orchestra amid Zionism fallout. independentaustralia.net

Charles Rotter (2024-08-28). Jane Goodall on the Futile Climate Crusade. wattsupwiththat.com But taken together, the problems of wind, solar, and batteries are substantial and call for a mid-course correction from look-the-other-way, mention-and-run, wish-and-hope Big Green. Jane Goodall, just as James Hansen, the father of the climate alarm, recently provided just this.

Guest Blogger (2024-08-28). Yet More Reasons Why Green Hydrogen Is Going Nowhere. wattsupwiththat.com The gist of the paper is that the existing natural gas infrastructure of storage facilities, pipelines and power plants absolutely cannot be repurposed for use by hydrogen; and indeed, there does not exist any practical way to transport and combust hydrogen safely on a large scale.

Guest Blogger (2024-08-28). Party Over for Alarmists as Sea Temperatures Plunge Around the World. wattsupwiththat.com Surface ocean temperatures are plunging rapidly around the world with scientists reported to be puzzled at the speed of the recent decline. Less puzzlement was to be found when the oceans were 'boiling' during the last two years.

Urban CNY News (2024-08-28). SPD Responds to Stabbing Incidents. urbancny.com The Syracuse Police Department responds to stabbings in neighborhoods South State Street/East Fayette Street: On Friday, August 23rd, around 2: 03 p.m., Syracuse Police Officers responded to the intersection of South State Street and East Fayette Street for a report of a stabbing. When they arrived, Officers found an adult male suffering from a minor puncture wound to his lower right back. The victim refused transport to the hospital. South Salina Street: On Friday, August 23rd, around 2: 39 p.m., Syracuse Police Officers responded to the 600 block of South Salina Street for a report of a stabbing. When they arrive…

Urban CNY News (2024-08-28). Syracuse University Head Football Coach Fran Brown on George Kilpatrick Inspiration for the Nation. urbancny.com Tune in to George Kilpatrick Inspiration for the Nation for an interview and profile with New Syracuse University Head Football Coach Fran Brown! He discusses how he's getting ready for the 2024 Orange season and a look "outside the lines". Learn more!

Martha Grevatt (2024-08-28). 17.000 manifestantes explotan sobre Gaza fuera de la DNC. workers.org 19 de agosto — Unas 17.000 personas participaron en la ´Marcha sobre la DNC 2024 ª al iniciarse aquí la Convención Nacional Demócrata. Aunque la marcha tenía una amplia lista de reivindicaciones programáticas, se concibió como una marcha por Palestina, y era evidente que la campaña para detener el genocidio en . . . |

aljazeera (2024-08-28). The US is Israel's accomplice, not a ceasefire mediator. aljazeera.com Washington is purposefully dragging out negotiations to enable Israel's pursuit of its genocidal goals.

infobrics (2024-08-28). Kiev failed to achieve its objectives with Kursk invasion. infobrics.org According to Ukraine's top commander, the main goal of the operation was to divert Russia's attention from Donbass frontlines.

ecns.cn (2024-08-28). 'Trade war, industrial war, or tech war produces no winner' — says Ambassador Xie Feng. ecns.cn Amidst new circumstances and challenges, "scapegoating solves no problem, and trade war, industrial war or tech war produces no winner".

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-08-28). Mayo Clinic Minute: 4 ideas for avoiding the 'freshman 15'. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The term "freshman 15" often refers to weight gain by students during their first year in college. Many times, it's their first time away from home and their normal routines. Dr. Denise Millstine, a Mayo Clinic internal medicine physician, shares daily goals for every freshman. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/lmgMMXCzdiY Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 00) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo Clinic News Network." Read the script. In…

UMMID (2024-08-28). Gujarat NEET UG 2024 Round 1 Choice Filling Starts. ummid.com Admission Committee for Professional Undergraduate Medical Educational Courses (ACPUGMEC) Gujarat has asked candidates seeking admission in undergraduate medical courses MBBS and BDS to submit college options, choice and preferences for Gujarat NEET UG 2024 Counselling.

aljazeera (2024-08-28). Japan issues emergency warning as Typhoon Shanshan approaches. aljazeera.com Authorities on Kyushu and Honshu islands order evacuations and carmaker Toyota suspends operations at 14 plants.

aljazeera (2024-08-28). Pacific Islands leaders back Australia-funded joint policing plan. aljazeera.com The region-wide plan involves the establishment of four training centres across the Pacific with a hub in Brisbane.

noemail (2024-08-28). Jharkhand CM Soren Waives Electricity Bills for Poverty-Stricken Families Amid Political Turmoil. devdiscourse.com Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren has announced a waiver of old electricity bills for families living below the poverty line. Speaking at a gathering in Dumka on Tuesday, Soren said, "Our government is providing 200 units of free electricity and, in the first phase, will waive off all old electricity dues of the poor who do not file Income Tax Returns. The government will also assess middle-class families, aiming to send a zero rupee bill to every household."

UMMID (2024-08-28). Maharashtra NEET UG 2024 Merit List on Aug 26. ummid.com The Maharashtra CET Cell has announced to publish on August 26, 2024 NEET UG 2024 Merit List for admission in MBBS, BDS, BUMS, BAMS, BHMS, and other medical and paramedical courses.

UMMID (2024-08-28). MHT CET 2024 FE Round 2 Allotment: How to Check. ummid.com Maharashtra State CET Cell is set to publish today i.e. Monday August 26, 2024 on its official website fe2024.mahacet.org Provisional Allotment of CAP Round-II (Round 2 allotment result) of candidates who have registered for admission in First Year Engineering (FE) B.E. and B.Tech four year courses for the year 2024-25.

UMMID (2024-08-28). Steps to Check: Maharashtra NEET UG 2024 Merit List Today. ummid.com Maharashtra Common Entrance Test Cell (CET) is set to publish on its official website mahacet.org today i.e. Monday August 26, 2024 NEET UG 2024 Provisional Merit List of candidates who have registered for Admission in First Year Health Science Courses including MBBS and BDS.

UMMID (2024-08-28). MHT CET Pharmacy 2024 Merit List Published. ummid.com Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell has published on August 25, 2024 on its official website ph2024.mahacet,org Provisional Merit List containing the names of the students who have registered for admission to First Year Undergraduate B Pharmacy and Postgraduate Pharm D courses for the year 2024-25.

UMMID (2024-08-28). Outrage as Shivaji statue inaugurated by Modi collapsed. ummid.com Angry reactions followed after a statue of Maratha Hero Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj installed at Rajkot Fort in Maharashtra's Sindhudurg district, collapsed Monday August 26, 2024.

bwitanek (2024-08-28). Pattern of Genocidal War Mongering: NJ Rep. Donald Norcross's Record Under the Lens. fightbackbetter.com Nearly every US member of Congress, be they Republicans or Democrats, holds a peculiarly uniform policy stance on Israel. This position is largely hawkish and violent, via their continued support for appropriations of funds and provision of weapons to Israel despite the ICJ's July 19th advisory opinion stating that Israel's occupation of the West Bank, Gaza Strip, and East Jerusalem is unlawful. | The ICJ also ruled that Israel's annexation, settlement regime, and exploitation of natural resources in the Palestinian territories are illegal under international law. Additionally, the court found that Israel's di…

UOSSM Canada, Cision. (2024-08-28). Over 3000 Physicians And 16 Medical And Humanitarian Organizations Demand An Arms Embargo On Israel. popularresistance.org On August 26, 2024 medical and humanitarian organizations demand the Prime Minister, Leader of the Opposition and Leader of the NDP to enforce a full and complete arms embargo on Israel in recognition of the ongoing war crimes and crimes against humanity as well as plausible genocide of the people of Gaza. | We are alarmed that Canada is engaging in violation of Canadian and International Law by supplying Israel with munitions: | The M933A1 120mm High Explosive mortar cartridges with M783 fuzes that are going to be shipped to Israel via the U.S. is illegal under Canadian and International law. This is in violatio…

infobrics (2024-08-28). Elections in Austria as outlook on political developments in Europe. infobrics.org After the victory of the Patriotic Forces in the EU elections in Austria, many people also expect a political change in the national parliamentary elections. These elections could also have an impact on the political landscape in Europe.

Maxime Duriez (2024-08-28). Ukraine set to ratify the Rome Statute and become the International Criminal Court's 125th member state. fidh.org

Binoy Kampmark (2024-08-28). Beware the Derogators: The Geneva Conventions Turn 75. dissidentvoice.org On August 12, 1949, the four Geneva Conventions were adopted, laying the basis of a normative standard in international humanitarian law. As Balthasar Staehelin, personal envoy of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) president to China, stated at an anniversary event at the Swiss Embassy in Beijing, "In the past 75 years, the …

Pressenza New York (2024-08-28). 7 years of Rohingya crisis: International community must be serious in the crisis resolution. pressenza.com The Rohingya crisis has lasted for seven years, and there still seems to be no sign of an end in sight. More than a million Rohingya people in Myanmar crossed the border to seek refuge in Bangladesh in 2017 as a result of systematic ethnic cleansing operations carried out by their government, which the world appears to be allowing to continue apace. This represents one of the worst cases of human rights violations in recorded history. The violent crackdown by the Myanmar government in 2017 also led to 9,000 fatalities and widespread destruction. | By Ozair Islam | As the major Rohingya refugee crisis has been ove…

newleftreview (2024-08-28). Rashid Khalidi: The Neck and The Sword. newleftreview.org Rashid Khalidi and Tariq Ali discuss the political and intellectual history of the Palestinian national movement, its fraught entanglement with neighbouring Arab regimes, the realities of the 'peace process', Israel's grip on the Biden Administration and the strategic calculations—or miscalculations—of Hamas.

Black Rose Anarchist Federation (2024-08-28). Black Rose/Rosa Negra 10th National Convention Report. itsgoingdown.org Report back from the 10th anniversary convention of the Black Rose Anarchist Federation. Every year, Black Rose Anarchist Federation / Federación Anarquista Rosa Negra (BRRN) holds a national Convention in a different city somewhere in the United States. Delegates from Black Rose Locals gather to debate and deliver the votes of members on proposals that…

kwjorinoco (2024-08-28). Venezuela: 2nd National Consultation to Yield Improvements in Services Provided by the State. orinocotribune.com A large percentage of these projects are related to integrated water management, improvements to the electrical service, and rehabilitation of educational spaces and roads. | Most of the projects approved in the second National Popular Consultation aim to improve community services, according to the report presented on Tuesday by the Minister of Communes and Social Movements, àÅngel Prado, during a meeting of the spokespersons of the communes with President Nicolás Maduro. | In this regard, he explained that 22% of the approved projects relate to the comprehensive management of water; 13% to improvements in…

Edward Carver, Common Dreams. (2024-08-28). 'Anti-Worker' Trudeau Forces Arbitration On Rail Union. popularresistance.org The Canadian government on Thursday moved to end a lockout of workers at the country's two major rail corporations by forcing the two sides into arbitration, drawing sharp criticism from the union, which is challenging the move, and left-leaning political figures, including an ally of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. | Canadian National (CN) and Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) locked out about 9,300 engineers, conductors, and yard workers starting Thursday morning, shutting down the vast majority of the country's freight operations—a major disruption to the national economy and supplies chains across Nort…

Hugo GABBERO (2024-08-28). Turkey: Joint trial observation report on the case of Kurdish human rights defenders and IHD members Eren Keskin Güllistan Yarkın. fidh.org In a joint report, the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders—a partnership between the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT)—and the International Observatory for Lawyers in Danger (OIAD) present findings from the judicial observation of the first hearing in the trial of Eren Keskin and Güllistan Yarkın, from the Human Rights Association (IHD). Both were accused of "publicly denigrating the Turkish Nation" (…) | – |

Christoph Sorg (2024-08-28). The Debt System: The CADTM's analyses and theoretical foundations. cadtm.org Extract from "Social Movements and the Politics of Debt: Transnational Resistance against Debt on Three Continents"
| In this extract from his doctoral thesis, Christoph Sorg begins by drawing a distinction between the CADTM and Eurodad, a European NGO specialising in debt and development financing. Christoph Sorg then focusses on the analyses produced by the CADTM. This extract from the thesis corresponds to pages 167 to 171.
| CADTM ("Committee for the Abolition of Illegitimate Debt") shares (…) | – | / | <...

Collective, Development finance international (2024-08-28). The worst ever global debt crisis. cadtm.org

ecns.cn (2024-08-28). Talks seek to build on summit consensus. ecns.cn Shortly after United States National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan arrived in Beijing on Tuesday afternoon, he embarked on a new round of China-U.S. strategic communication with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi.

ecns.cn (2024-08-28). People from both sides of Strait celebrate hero. ecns.cn At an event in Beijing on Tuesday commemorating Zheng Chenggong, a national hero who expelled Dutch colonists from Taiwan in 1662 and recovered the island.

ecns.cn (2024-08-28). Nanjing becoming more child-friendly. ecns.cn Nanjing was one of the second batch of cities selected last year to participate in a national initiative to build child-friendly cities, and 110 child-friendly communities have now been built there.

ecns.cn (2024-08-28). Police boost transnational collaboration. ecns.cn The Ministry of Public Security will strengthen collaboration with law enforcement departments in other countries to crack down on transnational crimes targeting Chinese citizens, Vice-Minister Qi Yanjun said on Tuesday.

WSWS (2024-08-28). Dakkota Integrated Systems: The low-wage sweatshop workers are fighting against. wsws.org Dakkota was founded in 2001 as a joint venture between Rush Group LLC, owned by trucking and auto supply business owner Andra Rush, and Canada-based Magna International Inc.

WSWS (2024-08-28). Release comrade Bogdan Syrotiuk unconditionally and immediately! wsws.org The persecution of Bogdan demonstrates that the defense of democratic rights is inseparable from the mobilisation of the international working class against imperialist war and capitalism.

WSWS (2024-08-28). Socialist Equality Group meeting on Wellington rail workers' dispute calls for rank-and-file committee. wsws.org The SEG in New Zealand held an online meeting to discuss the need for rail workers to form a rank-and-file committee, break from the union bureaucracy, and unite with workers internationally, following their rejection of a wage-cutting offer from Transdev and Hyundai Rotem.

WSWS (2024-08-28). Failure of Boeing spacecraft strands 2 astronauts on the International Space Station. wsws.org It should be asked why NASA continues to trust Boeing, the airplane manufacturer which developed the MAX 8 jets responsible for the deaths of 346 men, women and children in two separate crashes in 2018 and 2019.

WSWS (2024-08-28). Meeting: Oppose Australian Labor government's cuts to international students and tertiary education jobs. wsws.org Labor's offensive against international students is already eliminating jobs in universities, as well as private colleges.

presstv.ir (2024-08-28). President Pezeshkian: Iran signs strategic agreements with Turkmenistan. presstv.ir The Iranian president hosted Turkmenistan's National Leader Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow in Tehran.

Luis Linares Petrov (2024-08-28). Majority of Uruguayans supports night police raids. plenglish.com Montevideo, Aug 28 (Prensa Latina) The majority of Uruguayans are in favor of the referendum to enable nighttime police raids, which will be voted on in October at the same time as the national elections.

Juliette Rousselot (2024-08-28). Joint Letter: Requesting urgent action towards UN human rights monitoring and investigation in Bangladesh. fidh.org International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) joins 12 other human rights organisations in an open letter calling on United Nations (UN) member states to take immediate steps to ensure an independent investigation and accountability into human rights violations committed in Bangladesh and to prevent further human rights violations, including by ensuring that the UN Human Rights Council establishes an independent mechanism with a comprehensive mandate to investigate, collect, store and (…) | – |

noemail (2024-08-28). Traders Announce Nationwide Strike on August 28 Over Tax and Power Issues. devdiscourse.com Pakistan's trading community, spearheaded by the Anjuman-e-Tajiran, has declared a nationwide strike on August 28, following unsuccessful talks with the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), ARY News reported. Anjuman-e-Tajiran's Central President, Kashif Chaudhry, criticized the government's negotiations as a 'drama' and announced a complete shutdown from Khyber to Karachi.

The Independent (2024-08-28). Ugandan ambassadors urged to focus on Vision 2040. independent.co.ug Gen. Odongo emphasizes need for foreign service to contribute to Uganda's development aspirations Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ugandan Ambassadors and Heads of Missions abroad have been urged to align the Ministry's work with Uganda's National Development framework, including Vision 2040 and the Third National Development Plan. Gen. Odongo Jeje Abubakhar, Minister of Foreign …

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-08-28). Mayo Clinic Minute: Why diverse organ donors are needed. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org August is National Minority Donor Awareness Month. It's a time of celebrating organ donation and educating people about transplantation by encouraging donor registration and promoting healthy living. Dr. Shennen Mao, a Mayo Clinic transplant surgeon, says having a diverse pool of organ donors will help serve a growing wait list of those in need. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute www.youtube.com/watch?v=enImQP2yYEs Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (1: 07) is in the downloads at the end of…

UMMID (2024-08-28). NCERT proposes new evaluation model for 12th board exam. ummid.com The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has proposed a new evaluation process, suggesting that students' performance in Classes 9, 10, and 11 should contribute to their Class 12 board results.

imperial.ac.uk (2024-08-28). Imperial co-launches UK centre for tasty, affordable meat alternatives. imperial.ac.uk Imperial has co-launched the National Alternative Protein Innovation Centre (NAPIC) to develop tasty, planet-friendly animal protein alternatives.

Andrea GIORGETTA (2024-08-28). Laos: Government fails in follow-up review of key civil and political rights. fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the Lao Movement for Human Rights (LMHR) welcome the assessment by the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Committee (CCPR), which gave the Lao government low grades concerning the implementation of the committee's recommendations on enforced disappearances and participation in public affairs and the right to vote.
Paris, 15 August 2024. On 6 August 2024, the CCPR released its report on the follow-up to the Concluding Observations it (…) | – |

Human Rights Watch (2024-08-28). Cambodia: Arrests Target Critics of Regional Development Zone. hrw.org (Bangkok) — Cambodian authorities have arbitrarily arrested at least 94 people since late July 2024 for publicly criticizing the Cambodia-Laos-Vietnam Development Triangle Area (CLV), Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International said today. At least 59 of those arrested, which include environmental, human rights, and other activists, as well as several children, remain unlawfully detained and charged for peacefully expressing their views. The authorities should immediately drop all charges for which no internationally recognized charge is brought. The CLV is a development plan among the governments of Cambo…

Juliette Rousselot (2024-08-28). Need for an urgent rethink of international response to the human rights crisis in Afghanistan. fidh.org

Maxime Duriez (2024-08-28). Egypt: Human rights organisations condemn the targeting of ElMaraya for culture and arts and call for the protection of cultural institutions. fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) is co-signing a call to the Egyptian authorities to end their harassement and repression of independent cultural organisations in Egypt. The political regime's continued use of security services, police crackdowns, arrests and prison sentencing to intimidate artists and cultural workers must stop.
13 August 2024. The signatories of this statement condemn the Egyptian security forces' raid on the headquarters of ElMaraya for Culture and (…) | – | /…

Staff (2024-08-28). The future of China, the danger of a collapse of human civilization and the need of a "5th International" defenddemocracy.press By Dimitris Konstantakopoulos (*) Shortly before his death, in a series of writings, Samir Amin unfolded the two issues that were mainly of concern to him. The first was the non-subjection of China to financial globalization, that is, to the totalitarian power of world financial capital; also the non transformation of the Chinese land into …

UMMID (2024-08-28). Rajasthan NEET UG 2024 Merit List Today. ummid.com Rajasthan NEET UG Medical and Dental Admission/Counseling Board 2024 is set to publish on its official website rajugneet2024.org NEET UG Merit List 2024 today i.e. Saturday August 24, 2024.

Raúl Rodríguez (2024-08-28). Mijaín López, único de su estirpe en la lucha greco. radiohc.cu Moscú, 28 ago (PL).- El multicampeón olímpico en lucha grecorromana de Cuba, Mijaín López, nunca vio como una posibilidad perder su quinta medalla de oro en los pasados Juegos de París 2024.

Luis Linares Petrov (2024-08-28). Cuba thanks Sri Lanka for support over the US blockade. plenglish.com Colombo, Aug 28 (Prensa Latina) Ambassador Andrés González thanked Sri Lanka for its support every year in the United Nations vote against the blockade of the United States against Cuba, an official source disclosed.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-08-28). Agradece Cuba apoyo de Sri Lanka sobre bloqueo de Estados Unidos. radiohc.cu La Habana, 28 ago (RHC) El embajador Andrés González agradeció el respaldo de Sri Lanka cada año en la votación de Naciones Unidas contra el bloqueo económico, financiero y comercial de Estados Unidos contra Cuba, divulgó hoy una fuente oficial.

Juliette Rousselot (2024-08-27). India: UN Human Rights Committee calls for protection of human rights defenders and reform of counter-terrorism laws. fidh.org Front Line Defenders (FLD) together with the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT), within the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, welcome the findings of the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Committee following its review of India's situation of civil and political rights. FLD and the Observatory urge the government to take immediate steps to address the serious concerns expressed by the (…) | – |

Pressenza IPA (2024-08-27). "Political Flood Imposed by India on Bangladesh and Students' Collective Efforts to Counter It" pressenza.com by Mohammad Nazrul Islam | Due to the opening of the Dambur and Ghazaldoba dams in India, flash floods have occurred in 13 districts of Bangladesh including Feni, Noakhali, Lakshipur, Comilla, Chandpur, Brammanbaria, Sylhet, Habiganj, Moulvibazar, it is not a natural disaster. It is an artificially created flood in India. Photo Courtesy of Mohammad Reaz Uddin. | Bangladesh has 54 connecting rivers with India, of which India has dammed 30. As per international convention, an upstream country can never dam a common international river that would damage the river system of the downstream country. Bangladesh does not…

Pressenza India (2024-08-27). 3rd World March for Peace and Nonviolence: Painting competition conducted at Kannur (Kerala, India). pressenza.com As a part of the ongoing campaign to create awareness among the public and enlist the support of like-minded organizations, the District Promotion Team has organized a massive painting (water colour)/, digital art competition for students on Sunday 25th August at Thavakkara UP School, Kannur, Kerala, India. | More than 75 participants expressed their anguish in the calamities caused by wars and violence in various parts of the globe using their skill in art as a vehicle. The main subject was "Peace activities". | Kannur municipal corporation Mayor Mr Muslih Madathil inaugurated the event. He appreciated the effor…

Bharat Dogra (2024-08-27). Another Ukraine Summit So Soon Will be Wasteful, But India Can Help the Peace Process in Other Ways. globalresearch.ca Following the visit of India's Prime Minister to Ukraine, there is ongoing discussion about whether India will be involved more actively in peace efforts, perhaps even in a peace summit. | In a report titled 'After Zelensky proposes peace summit in …

hindustantimes (2024-08-27). Indian-American Lawmakers Shekar, Arvind On Why They Prefer Kamala Over Trump | HT Exclusive | US. hindustantimes.com Indian-American politicians Shekar Krishnan and Arvind Venkat shared their thoughts on the upcoming US presidential elections. The two leaders, both from the Democratic Party and also party delegates, revealed why Kamala Harris is a far better choice for America than her Republican rival Donald Trump. The two Indian-American leaders also talked about their shared connections with Kamala Harris — their Indian heritage. Watch this exclusive interview brought to you by Hindustan Times in partnership with URL Media.

Hugo GABBERO (2024-08-27). India: Release Kashmiri human rights defender Khurram Parvez, arbitrarily detained for 1,000 days. fidh.org

Staff (2024-08-27). 35-Foot Shivaji statue unveiled by PM Modi collapses in Maharashtra, opposition blames Govt negligence. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror Staff A 35-foot statue of Maratha King Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, recently unveiled by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, collapsed on Monday at Rajkot Fort in Maharashtra's Sindhudurg district, sparking criticism from opposition parties. The statue, which was unveiled by PM Modi on December 4 last year during Navy Day celebrations, collapsed around 1 …

hindustantimes (2024-08-27). PM Modi Tells Putin This About Ukraine Visit Hours After Biden Phone Call | Zelensky | Kursk. hindustantimes.com Hours after speaking with U.S. President Joe Biden, PM Narendra Modi held a telephonic conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin. PM Modi, in a statement on X, said he conveyed to Putin his insights from his Ukraine visit last week. On August 26, PM Modi also briefed Joe Biden about his recent visit to Ukraine. Watch for more.

tvbrics (2024-08-27). Vladimir Putin and Narendra Modi emphasise level of interaction between two countries in BRICS. tvbrics.com The leaders held a telephone conversation…

Staff (2024-08-27). Delhi court likely to hear Lok Sabha MP Engineer Rashid's bail plea on Aug 28. muslimmirror.com New Delhi : A Delhi court is likely to hear on August 28 an application filed by Lok Sabha MP Rashid Engineer, who is in jail since 2019, seeking regular bail in a 2017 Jammu and Kashmir terror funding case. Sheikh Abdul Rashid, popularly known as Engineer Rashid, defeated former chief minister and National Conference …

Staff (2024-08-27). 2020 Delhi riots: Court grants 10-day interim bail to Meeran Haider. muslimmirror.com New Delhi : A Delhi court has granted 10-day interim bail on humanitarian grounds to Jamia Millia Islamia student Meeran Haider in a UAPA case related to an alleged conspiracy behind the 2020 riots here. The court, however, imposed conditions that Haider would not talk or give an interview to the media, including social media …

Staff (2024-08-27). Court orders release of Kashmiri separatist Shabir Shah. muslimmirror.com NEW DELHI : Patiala House Court on Tuesday ordered the release of senior Kashmiri separatist leader Shabir Ahmad Shah in the money laundering case connected to terror funding. Additional sessions judge, Dheeraj Mor of Patiala House court passed an order for Shah's release after noting that he has undergone the maximum sentence of seven years …

hindustantimes (2024-08-27). Hezbollah's First Attack Since 300-Rocket Barrage; Assault Drone 'Directly' Hits North Israel Target. hindustantimes.com Hezbollah on August 26 claimed to have struck Israel with an assault drone, Al Jazeera reported. The Lebanese militant group said to "directly hit" a surveillance equipment in Ramyah site in northern Israel. This is the first reported Hezbollah attack on Israel since the August 25 mega attack in which the Iran-backed group fired over 300 rockets and drones. Watch this video for more information.

hindustantimes (2024-08-27). Israel Army Shamed By Own Ex-Officer: 'Even Smallest Enemy…' Jibe & Iran Warning | Hamas | Hezbollah. hindustantimes.com Former General Israel Ziv has reportedly warned Israel against pushing for a war with Iran. Gen Ziv said Israel should focus on the war in Gaza before taking its "central enemy" Iran. He reportedly also came down heavily on Israel being unable to defeat its "smallest enemy". Watch this video for all the details.

hindustantimes (2024-08-27). Khamenei's Big Hint On Camera About 'Attack Israel' Plan; Iran Struck 'Secret Deal' With 'Enemy' US. hindustantimes.com Amid tensions with Israel, Iranian supreme leader Ali Khamenei made surprising remarks. The leader hinted at renewing negotiations with the U.S. over Iran's nuclear program and told Iran's civilian government that there were no "barriers" to engaging with its enemy. Watch for more.

saorinoco (2024-08-27). Banning Fascist and Zionist Activities: A Conversation with Hindu Anderi. orinocotribune.com

Staff (2024-08-27). Is secularism an obiter dictum. muslimmirror.com By Najmuddin Ahmad Farooqi The declining secularism and the secular values are no more a secret now€î Over a decade ago there used to be a covert attempt to redefining secularism€î After coming back to power in 2014 with a strong mandate BJP, the Hindu nationalist party pretend all along promoting cultural nationalism, de facto …

hindustantimes (2024-08-27). Putin To Wage Direct War With NATO Over Kurks Incursion? Russia Warns US Of 'Tougher Response' | Kyiv. hindustantimes.com Top Russian Minister Sergei Ryabkov has issued a stark warning to the U.S. over its alleged involvement in Ukraine's incursion into Russia's Kursk region. Ryabkov claimed that U.S. involvement in Ukraine's operation is a "fact" but did not provide any evidence to back his claims. He warned that Moscow's response could be much tougher than before if these allegations are confirmed. Watch for more.

Staff (2024-08-27). Jailed Kashmiri journalist Irfan Mehraj honoured with human rights journalism award. muslimmirror.com SRINAGAR : Jailed Kashmiri journalist Irfan Mehraj, who is currently incarcerated under draconian charges, has been honored with the Human Rights and Religious Freedom Journalism Award for 2024. Mehraj, who won in the Best Video Story category for his impactful work on the heroin epidemic in Kashmir, shared the award with Akanksha Saxena and Khalid …

Staff (2024-08-27). Won't let Miya Muslims take over Assam: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror Staff Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma sparked controversy on Tuesday with his remarks during a heated assembly debate, saying that he would "take sides" and prevent Miya Muslims from "taking over Assam." Sarma's comments came in response to adjournment motions brought by opposition parties seeking discussion on the state's law and …

Medjool (2024-08-27). Release: CRA exposes Canadian subsidies for genocide. justpeaceadvocates.ca Immediate release August 27, 2024 CRA exposes Canadian subsidies for genocide Just released documents detailing the Canada Revenue Agency's (CRA) rationale for revoking the charitable status of the Jewish National Fund of Canada (JNF) and Ne'eman Foundation offer a window into the large sums of Canadian subsidies to Israel. The CRA's revocation rationale shows that the two …

newarab (2024-08-27). Iran praises Hezbollah attack on Israeli military base. newarab.com Iran on Monday praised the drone and missile assault by Lebanon's Hezbollah leader Israel's…

Staff (2024-08-27). Israeli gov't to finance storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque by illegal settlers. muslimmirror.com JERUSALEM : The Israeli government will finance for the first time the storming of the Al-Aqsa Mosque by illegal Israeli settlers in the occupied East Jerusalem, local media reported on Monday evening. According to the Israeli public broadcaster KAN, the office of Heritage Minister Amichai Eliyahu — an extremist minister known for being anti-Palestinian — …

diegoramos718 (2024-08-27). Israel Says US Has Delivered 50,000 Tons of Military Aid Since Start of Gaza Slaughter. scheerpost.com

diegoramos718 (2024-08-27). NYT Uncritically Reported Israel's Version of Golan Bombing. scheerpost.com

newarab (2024-08-27). Egypt denies Israeli claim that tunnels run under Gaza border. newarab.com The Israeli army said they had located several tunnels on the Gaza side of the border in recent weeks, however, Egypt reasserted that all tunnels have been blocked on the Egyptian side,…

newarab (2024-08-27). Five killed in Israeli airstrike in West Bank, Palestine says. newarab.com "A short while ago, an aircraft struck an operational centre in the area of Nur Shams," said an Israeli military statement, without specifying who was targeted or giving a casualty figure. | "Five cit…

newarab (2024-08-27). Israel torturing detained Gaza healthcare workers: HRW. newarab.com According to the rights group, Israeli forces are abducting medical workers to detention facilities in Israel, where they are tortured and mistreated. | Doctors, nurses and paramedics released from Israeli detention told H…

newarab (2024-08-27). Israeli govt backs new Ben-Gvir appointed police commissioner. newarab.com The Danny Levy, the former

newarab (2024-08-27). Israeli restrictions on aid exacerbating polio outbreak: HRW. newarab.com The Israeli military is obstructing urgent humanitarian aid to Gaza and inflaming In a statement on Monday, Human Right Watch (HRW) said The latest warning c…

newarab (2024-08-27). Security pact sparks fears of Turkey's growing ambitions in Iraq. newarab.com

newarab (2024-08-27). The STC struggles to define its future in a fragmented Yemen. newarab.com "The war in Gaza has taken the focus off the other conflicts in the region, including Yemen… Yemen needs to be back on the agenda in terms of achieving a long-lasting peace settlement." | This is what Mohamed al-Sahimi, the UK representative of the The current peace talks are, unsurprisingly, driven by different ambitions. | newarab (2024-08-27). 100s of migrants attempt to swim from Morocco to Spain's Ceuta. newarab.com Thousands of migrants have attempted to cross the border from Videos broadcast on Spanish media over the weekend showed Spanish police intercepting migrant…

newarab (2024-08-27). Dozens missing after dam collapses in east Sudan after rainfall. newarab.com A dam collapsed in Sudan's eastern In a statement late Sunday, the ministry said that the Arbaat dam had collapsed and that resources had been deployed to the area to help the people who had been stranded. | The statement said at least four people had died in the

newarab (2024-08-27). France President Macron rules out left-wing government. newarab.com While

newarab (2024-08-27). Gaza: Lack of sleep causing long-term health conditions. newarab.com Since the start of the war in October, Palestinians in the besieged enclave have not been able to get proper sleep, leaving them constantly exhausted and weak. | Sleep deprivation coupled with a lack of food and nutrition due to the l…

newarab (2024-08-27). Germany's Scholz promises more deportations after visiting mass stabbing scene. newarab.com German Chancellor Olaf Scholz vowed to step up deportations on Monday during a visit to Solingen, where a deadly mass stabbing allegedly linked to Islamic State has emboldened the far-right opposition and stoked criticism of his government's handling of migration. | "We will have to do everything we can to ensure that those who cannot and are not allowed to stay in Germany are repatriated and deported," Scholz told reporters in the western city, where he laid a flower at the scene of the crime. | "This was terrorism, terrorism against us all," he added. | The attack, in which a 26-year-old suspected Islamic St…

newarab (2024-08-27). Iran president makes rare appointment of Sunni to senior post. newarab.com "By decree, the president designated Abdolkarim Hosseinzadeh to…

newarab (2024-08-27). Iraq's Al-Mashhadani says he has majority for parliament speaker. newarab.com After more than nine months of a vacant parliamentary speaker position, The position has remained unfilled since the removal of former Speaker Mohammad Al-Halbousi last November, with intens…

diegoramos718 (2024-08-27). A Landmark Federal Ruling Against Union-Busting Has Boosted Organizing. scheerpost.com

diegoramos718 (2024-08-27). 'Corporate Greed at Its Absolute Worst': FTC Challenges Kroger Merger. scheerpost.com

diegoramos718 (2024-08-27). John Kiriakou: The Slide Into Authoritarianism. scheerpost.com

Staff (2024-08-27). Faith verses compassion: The Islamic dilemma of organ donation. muslimmirror.com By Mutyim Kamalee As advancements continue in the field of medicine, the donation of human organs has proven to be a blessing for all of humanity in saving lives and improving health. Experts say that the organs from one donor can save or help up to 50 people. These donations are usually taken after the …

Editor (2024-08-27). China issues guidelines to ramp up green transition of economic, social development. mronline.org The Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and the State Council have unveiled a set of guidelines to ramp up green transition in all areas of economic and social development.

Editor (2024-08-27). Defend Fred Hahn. mronline.org Fred Hahn has been a steadfast and effective labour leader. Independent Jewish Voices and others are calling for solidarity and support for Fred.

Editor (2024-08-27). NATO, nukes and a New Cold War. mronline.org We are pleased to republish below a series of three articles by Kenny Coyle analysing the new Labour government's foreign policy, in particular the "progressive realism" espoused by Foreign Secretary David Lammy.

Binoy Kampmark (2024-08-27). U.S. admits Australia a vital cog in America's war machine. independentaustralia.net

Stephen Koukoulas (2024-08-27). RBA deputy governor hits a few prophets for six. independentaustralia.net

Sue Nunn (2024-08-27). Queensland gag laws are a human rights violation. independentaustralia.net

Eric Worrall (2024-08-27). German State Broadcaster Funds Fantasy Murder of "Climate Deniers" wattsupwiththat.com The German State promoting the dehumanisation and fantasy murder of a group of people. What could possibly go wrong?>

Guest Blogger (2024-08-27). Newsom Blames Oil Companies for Gas Prices, His Own Energy Czar Disagrees. wattsupwiththat.com "How many times have we found gouging and collusion? Anybody?"

Guest Blogger (2024-08-27). The modern rate of sea level rise is not even close veering outside the range of natural variability. wattsupwiththat.com

Guest Blogger (2024-08-27). Climate Emergency? But The Council Workers Need Paying! wattsupwiththat.com Money set aside for restoring nature is to be diverted into funding wage settlements in Scotland's local authorities.

Guest Blogger (2024-08-27). Maine's mysterious floating wind research. wattsupwiththat.com It has some mysterious features that are worth pondering. There may even be a many billion-dollar trick here. We consider that at the end, after briefly explaining the mysteries.

JANET (2024-08-27). People's Democracy vs Corporate Democracy: Discussion — Sat. Aug. 31. iacenter.org

Human Rights Watch (2024-08-27). Ukraine Moves to Join ICC. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Ukrainian Parliament during a session in Kyiv, Ukraine, August 21, 2024. | © 2024 Andrii Nesterenko/AP Photo | Ukraine is taking key steps toward becoming a member of the International Criminal Court (ICC), a milestone in advancing global justice. This comes after years of campaigning by national and international human rights groups. The Ukrainian government should ensure that membership moves forward, while dropping a limitation in the law that risks shielding war criminals.On August 21, 2024, Ukraine's parliament approved a law, which was then signed by President Volodymyr Zelen…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-08-27). President Daniel Ortega Condemns Lula and Petro, Warns of the Battle to Come. libya360.wordpress.com Radio La Primerísima "If Lula Wants Respect, He Should Respect Nicaragua and Venezuela" Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega described as shameful the position of Brazilian President Lula da Silva of not recognizing the victory of President Nicolás Maduro in the recent elections in Venezuela. Use the autotranslate feature In the telematic meeting, the President was accompanied…

Ana Perdigón (2024-08-27). CNE To Publish Results from Venezuela's July 28 Election. orinocotribune.com The Venezuelan National Electoral Council (CNE) announced that it will comply with the ruling of the Supreme Court of Justice (TSJ), which requested that the CNE publish the results of the presidential elections of July 28. | In a statement issued this Monday, August 26, the CNE informed that it received notification of the ruling issued by the TSJ's Electoral Chamber, issued in the file containing the electoral contentious appeal filed in the framework of the presidential elections. | It also confirmed that the institution will abide by the decision and will comply with the order of the Electoral Chamber of the…

Staff (2024-08-27). China Calls for Respect for the Choice of Venezuelans. orinocotribune.com Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian urged the international community to respect the choice of the Venezuelan people, following the ruling confirming the results of the presidential elections issued by the Supreme Court of Justice of Venezuela last Thursday. | "All parties should respect the choice made by the Venezuelan people and respect Venezuela's right to choose its own development path. The Venezuelan government and people are capable of managing their internal affairs," Lin Jian said during a press conference this Monday, August 26, in Beijing in reference to the re-election of Nicolas Maduro as…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-08-27). Israel's Overreach: The Perils of Ignoring Power Limits. libya360.wordpress.com Mohamad Hasan Sweidan Israel's prolonged multi-front aggression and its utter dependence on US support expose the perilous consequences of power overreach. Tel Aviv is left dangling in the wind with a sledgehammer, but no strategy to climb down. In the study of international relations, one of the most important threats to nations arises from an…

Jordan Atwood (2024-08-27). US sent over 50,000 tons of weapons to Israel amid Gaza assault, fueling humanitarian crisis. nationofchange.org This unprecedented level of military aid, averaging one shipment every 12 hours, has drawn sharp criticism from human rights organizations and international observers.

Aaron Rabinowitz (2024-08-27). Two ultra-Orthodox newspapers condemn Ben-Gvir's Temple Mount/Al-Aqsa compound policy. haaretz.com 'It is the opinion of all the Jewish Halachic rulers for generations, that it is prohibited for Jews to ascend to Temple Mount': Haredi newspapers Yated Ne'eman and Haderech both slammed the national security minister…

Chen Maanit (2024-08-27). Palestinian suspected of murdering Israeli prison guard in West Bank had nationalistic motives, army says. haaretz.com The indictment filed in a military court states that Ibrahim Mansour, a resident of the West Bank village of Biddu, murdered Israel Prison Service guard Yohai Avni by stabbing him 66 times. An amendment added that Mansour killed him for being Jewish…

Staff (2024-08-27). US Peace Council Supports Right of Venezuela to Defend Itself Against Regime Change. orinocotribune.com By US Peace Council — Aug 23, 2024 | US Peace Council Supports the Right of the Bolivarian Revolution in Venezuela to Defend Itself Against Violent External and Extra-Parliamentary Attempts at Regime Change | On July 29, 2024, Venezuela's National Electoral Council (CNE) declared President Nicolas Maduro the winner of the presidential election with close to 52 percent of votes cast. | As expected, the US-backed opposition called the July 28 election in Venezuela fraudulent when they lost. They had announced that intention even before the election, as it has been their practice in every one of the 31 national…

Christoph Sorg (2024-08-27). The Debt System: The CADTM's analyses and theoretical foundations. cadtm.org Extract from "Social Movements and the Politics of Debt: Transnational Resistance against Debt on Three Continents"
| In this extract from his doctoral thesis, Christoph Sorg begins by drawing a distinction between the CADTM and Eurodad, a European NGO specialising in debt and development financing. Christoph Sorg then focusses on the analyses produced by the CADTM. This extract from the thesis corresponds to pages 167 to 171.
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Collective, Development finance international (2024-08-27). The worst ever global debt crisis. cadtm.org

Dave DeCamp (2024-08-27). IAEA Chief Warns of Threat to Nuclear Plant in Russia's Kursk. news.antiwar.com Rafael Grossi, the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), led a mission to the Kursk Nuclear Power Plant (KNPP) in Russia's Kursk Oblast, which was invaded by Ukrainian forces on August 6. Grossi warned of the danger of a nuclear incident amid the fighting in the region. "The danger or the possibility of …

Dave DeCamp (2024-08-27). US Slams China on South China Sea as Sullivan Visits Beijing. news.antiwar.com On Tuesday, a US Coast Guard admiral criticized China's activity in the South China Sea as US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan was in Beijing to meet with high-level Chinese officials. Rear Adm. Andrew Sugimoto, deputy commander of the US Coast Guard Pacific Area, said that the US "stands" with the Philippines in the South …

ecns.cn (2024-08-27). Nurses might gain prescription powers. ecns.cn The National Health Commission, China's top health authority, will explore the possibility of granting nurses prescription powers, a policy that would bring convenience to patients and help retain nursing talent.

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-08-27). Declaration of the 11th Extraordinary Summit of Heads of State and Government of ALBA-TCP. libya360.wordpress.com Monday, August 26, 2024 We, the Heads of State and Government of the member countries of the Bolivarian Alliance for the Peoples of Our America — People's Trade Treaty (ALBATCP), committed to the founding principles and values of solidarity, social justice and cooperation, and in adherence to the purposes and principles of the Charter of…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-08-27). Kursk Gambit: The Samson Option. libya360.wordpress.com Sputnik Ukraine's attempts to attack the Kursk Nuclear Power Plant and "the fact that hostilities are taking place a few kilometers from the nuclear power plant raises great concern," International Atomic Agency Director General Rafael Grossi said after visiting the facility on Tuesday. Dr. Chris Busby, a renowned physical chemist, scientific secretary of the European…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-08-27). Miguel Mario Díaz-Canel Bermúdez: "These are Times of Unity and Firmness in the Face of Imperialism and the Oligarchies" libya360.wordpress.com Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez Speech by Miguel Mario Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of the Republic, at the 11th Extraordinary Summit of the ALBA-TCP, from the Palace of the Revolution, on August 26, 2024, "Year 66 of the Revolution" (Shorthand Versions — Presidency of the…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-08-27). Venezuela: Direct and Popular Democracy of Communes. libya360.wordpress.com Pablo Meriguet Members of communes voting in Second National Popular Consultation. Source: Ministry of Communes and Social Movements/X Communal elections are held to select local social projects for each commune in Venezuela. This initiative aims to transform the very structure of the State. On August 25, elections were held again in Venezuela. However it was…

Pablo Meriguet (2024-08-27). Direct and popular democracy of communes: the 2nd National Popular Consultation was held in Venezuela. peoplesdispatch.org Communal elections are held to select local social projects for each commune in Venezuela. This initiative aims to transform the very structure of the State…

United World International (2024-08-27). Backlash from German voters and no more aid to Ukraine. unitedworldint.com Posted by by United World International 6 Min Read August 27, 2024 By Deniz Yƒ±ldƒ±rƒ±m The energy crisis, rising food and rent prices, the highest inflation in the last 70 years… The cost of supporting Ukraine is becoming more burdensome every day. Since February 2022, the German government has allocated approximately 34 billion euros in …

tvbrics (2024-08-27). Ethiopia makes progress in its national enterprise support programme. tvbrics.com The country's manufacturing output grew by more than 10 per cent last year…

tvbrics (2024-08-27). International jazz festival of BRICS countries to be held in Kazan. tvbrics.com The event is held on the eve of the BRICS summit…

tvbrics (2024-08-27). VI International Municipal Forum of BRICS countries starts in Moscow. tvbrics.com Representatives of more than 100 countries have arrived in the Russian capital…

tvbrics (2024-08-27). Winners of KARDO International Street Culture and Sports Award are honoured in Stavropol. tvbrics.com Representatives of 47 countries participated in the final…

Basit Mahmood (2024-08-27). Number of patients waiting 'too long' for cancer treatment triples over decade. leftfootforward.org The percentage of patients waiting 'too long' for cancer treatment has tripled over the past decade, the latest figures for the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show. | In June 33.4 per cent of patients were waiting longer than the 62-day official standard for people to start treatment after cancer is suspected, up from 11 per cent between January and March 2012. | When it came to another government target, that treatment for cancer should begin within 31 days of a decision that it is necessary, performance had also declined. According to ONS data, 8.9 per cent of patients were waiting more than 31 days in…

Mark Bergman (2024-08-27). Reflections on the Democratic National convention. leftfootforward.org 'Every demographic that shifts to Harris will be critically important, but one thing the polling is showing is that the gender gap is unprecedented'

Juan M. Garcia (2024-08-27). Cuba criticizes US-funded subversive actions. plenglish.com Havana, Aug 27 (Prensa Latina) Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez said on Tuesday that Cuba is closely aware of the destabilizing activities by the United States National Endowment for Democracy (NED) and its interference in the internal affairs of other countries.

Rhoda Wilson (2024-08-27). The Eight Families: The Freemason BUS & The House of Rothschild (Part II). expose-news.com The Freemasons have had significant influence in the United States, particularly in early American politics, finance and international relations. Prominent figures such as Alexander Hamilton and George Washington were Freemasons and also …

Sondos Shalaby (2024-08-27). UAE asks France for access to detained Telegram founder Pavel Durov. middleeasteye.net UAE asks France for access to detained Telegram founder Pavel Durov | Durov is an Emirati, French and Russian national, and had been based in Dubai before his arrest in Paris | | Founder and CEO of Telegram Pavel Durov delivers a keynote speech during the Mobile World Congress in Ba…

aljazeera (2024-08-27). Australia caps international student numbers amid discontent over housing. aljazeera.com Education minister says enrolments to be limited to 270,000 in 2025 in bid to create 'a better and a fairer system'.

David Rovics (2024-08-27). I Survived Chicago. counterpunch.org As Kamala Emanuel (the Other Kamala) and I were touring on the west coast, people frequently wished us luck in Chicago, particularly with regards to the Chicago police, who will, for good reason, forever be associated with the police riots at the Democratic National Convention in 1968. I wasn't worried about the cops. I've been

Juliette Rousselot (2024-08-27). Joint Letter: Requesting urgent action towards UN human rights monitoring and investigation in Bangladesh. fidh.org International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) joins 12 other human rights organisations in an open letter calling on United Nations (UN) member states to take immediate steps to ensure an independent investigation and accountability into human rights violations committed in Bangladesh and to prevent further human rights violations, including by ensuring that the UN Human Rights Council establishes an independent mechanism with a comprehensive mandate to investigate, collect, store and (…) | – |

Gabisile (2024-08-27). Public-private partnership to tackle water crisis – Mashatile. sanews.gov.za Public-private partnership to tackle water crisis – Mashatile | Government is introducing a public-private partnership (PPP) model in water supply, working with National Treasury and the Department of Water and Sanitation. | According to Deputy President Paul Mashatile, this initiative aims to resolve the potential water crisis, similar to how it has successfully addressed the energy and load shedding crisis. | "We need to act before there is a crisis," said Deputy President Mashatile on Tuesday. | Mashatile, in his capacity as Leader of Government Business in Parliament, was delivering a keynote address during…

Human Rights Watch (2024-08-27). Kazakhstan: Unjustified 'Financing Terrorism' Restrictions. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Protesters hold placards during an opposition rally in Almaty, Kazakhstan on February 28, 2021. | © 2021 RUSLAN PRYANIKOV/AFP via Getty Images | Authorities in Kazakhstan are misusing extremism and terrorism legislation to target peaceful government critics and others, in violation of international human rights law.People convicted on overbroad extremism and terrorism charges — even those who have not participated in, instigated, or financed violence — are automatically subject to wide-ranging financial restrictions that interfere with their economic and social rights.

Andrea GIORGETTA (2024-08-27). Laos: Government fails in follow-up review of key civil and political rights. fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the Lao Movement for Human Rights (LMHR) welcome the assessment by the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Committee (CCPR), which gave the Lao government low grades concerning the implementation of the committee's recommendations on enforced disappearances and participation in public affairs and the right to vote.
Paris, 15 August 2024. On 6 August 2024, the CCPR released its report on the follow-up to the Concluding Observations it (…) | – |

Juliette Rousselot (2024-08-27). Need for an urgent rethink of international response to the human rights crisis in Afghanistan. fidh.org

Maxime Duriez (2024-08-27). Egypt: Human rights organisations condemn the targeting of ElMaraya for culture and arts and call for the protection of cultural institutions. fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) is co-signing a call to the Egyptian authorities to end their harassement and repression of independent cultural organisations in Egypt. The political regime's continued use of security services, police crackdowns, arrests and prison sentencing to intimidate artists and cultural workers must stop.
13 August 2024. The signatories of this statement condemn the Egyptian security forces' raid on the headquarters of ElMaraya for Culture and (…) | – | /…

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