(2024-07-30). More dead children. More BBC 'news' channelling Israeli propaganda as its own. asiapacificreport.nz Forget a 10-month genocide in Gaza. Only when Israel can exploit the deaths of Syrians living under its military occupation are we supposed to start worrying about the 'consequences', writes Jonathan Cook. ANALYSIS: By Jonathan Cook BBC coverage of the attack on a football pitch in the Golan Heights last Saturday has been intentionally misleading.
(2024-07-30). Chavistas Take to the Streets of Venezuela To Ensure Peace. orinocotribune.com The president of the Venezuelan National Assembly, Jorge Rodríguez, called on supporters of the Chavista revolutionary movement to mobilize this Tuesday in the streets of Caracas to ensure the peace of the country and the electoral victory of President Nicolás Maduro and to reject the violence unleashed by the extremist opposition that refuses to recognize the results of the National Electoral Council and the will of the Venezuelans. | "We call on all our people to march tomorrow at two in the afternoon from Petare to Miraflores, also from Catia, La Vega, and El Valle to celebrate our victory, but above all, to d…
(2024-07-30). Israeli commanders deliberately blew up Rafah's main water hub. newarab.com Israeli army commanders reportedly gave the order for soldiers to blow up the main drinking water reservoir facility in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip, in a flagrant Israeli newspaper Haaretz
(2024-07-30). On Camera: Netanyahu Booed By Angry Israelis During PM's Visit To Golan Heights Town Hit By Rocket. hindustantimes.com During a visit to Majdal Shams, Prime Minister Netanyahu was met with boos and shouts of "Get out, get out." The incident was captured on camera, showing the strong opposition he faced from the crowd. Netanyahu visited Majdal Shams Town, two days after it was hit struck by a rocket. Watch the video for details.
(2024-07-30). 'Get out war criminal': Netanyahu greeted with raging Syrians on Majdal Shams visit. presstv.ir The Israeli prime minister is greeted with crowds of raging Syrian locals during a visit to the site of a recent massacre in the Arab country's Tel Aviv-occupied Golan Heights.
(2024-07-30). Defense chief Gallant demands Netanyahu investigate whether Ben-Gvir blocked Israel police from stopping rioters at IDF bases. haaretz.com Germany: Israel must investigate mistreatment of Palestinian detainees at Sde Teiman ‚ñ U.S. spearheading diplomatic push to deter Israel from striking Beirut in response to Golan massacre ‚ñ Dozens protest at army base holding Sde Teiman soldiers for questioning ‚ñ Netanyahu, IDF chief of staff condemn break-in to Sde Teiman ‚ñ Hamas' Gaza Health Ministry declares polio epidemic in Gaza Strip, due to war ‚ñ U.K. urges nationals to leave Lebanon…
(2024-07-30). Man dies in rocket barrage on northern Israel; IDF targets launch sites in Lebanon. haaretz.com Defense chief Gallant demands Netanyahu investigate whether Ben-Gvir blocked Israel police from stopping rioters at IDF bases ‚ñ Germany: Israel must investigate mistreatment of Palestinian detainees at Sde Teiman ‚ñ U.S. spearheading diplomatic push to deter Israel from striking Beirut in response to Golan massacre ‚ñ Dozens protest at army base holding Sde Teiman soldiers for questioning ‚ñ U.K. urges nationals to leave Lebanon…
(2024-07-30). Golan Heights attack: Residents reject Israeli calls for retaliation. middleeasteye.net Golan Heights attack: Residents reject Israeli calls for retaliation | In statement, Majdal Shams residents object the shedding of a 'single drop of blood' in the names of the 12 children killed in weekend attack | | Vival Abu Saleh holds a picture of her cousin Johnny, one of the children who was k…
(2024-07-30). Israeli media: 25 missiles were fired from South Lebanon at northern Golan. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-07-30). Israel had big plans for Majdal Shams. Then the war with Hezbollah started. haaretz.com Ever since the Syrian civil war, relations have warmed between Golan Heights Druze and the Israeli authorities, but the Gaza war has frozen the building of a new neighborhood in Majdal Shams, the town struck by a rocket Monday…
(2024-07-30). Syria reasserts right to reclaim occupied Golan Heights, urges UN to stop Israel crimes. presstv.ir Syria's FM has reasserted his country's legitimate right to restore its sovereignty over the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights.
(2024-07-30). Headlines for July 30, 2024. democracynow.org Palestinian Health Officials Declare Polio Epidemic in Gaza, Far-Right Israeli Protesters Storm Military Bases to Defend Soldiers Accused of Torture, Israel's Netanyahu Blames Hezbollah for Golan Heights Blast, Pledges "Harsh" Response, Venezuela's Maduro Claims Attempted Coup Underway as Opposition Challenges Vote Tally, UNICEF Warns Drought Is Triggering Food Crisis in Southern Africa, Park Fire Becomes Sixth-Largest in California History, Climate Activists Stage Sit-In to Protest Sen. JD Vance's Billionaire Fossil Fuel Funders, JD Vance Once Described Democrats as "Childless…
(2024-07-30). Hacking of EudraVigilance data reveals massive coverup of vaccine injuries in the Netherlands. expose-news.com The hacking of the European EudraVigilance data has revealed a massive coverup of vaccine injuries in the Netherlands and an explosion in excess deaths after covid "vaccines" were rolled out. Last year, …
(2024-07-30). William Calley, the only American convicted for Vietnam war My Lai massacre, dead at 80. scmp.com The 1968 My Lai massacre was the most notorious episode in modern US military history. The massacre involved the torture, rape and slaughter of hundreds of innocent Vietnamese.
(2024-07-30). Retaliation without escalation: The dilemma facing Israel and world powers after the Majdal Shams massacre. haaretz.com The international community knows that Israel will strike Lebanon in response to the killing of 12 young Druze citizens over the weekend. They are trying to ensure, however, that it does not spark a spiral into all-out regional war…
(2024-07-30). Guinea: 7 days to go before historic verdict in the 28 September 2009 massacre trial. fidh.org
(2024-07-30). Five arrested in connection with deadly Papua New Guinea massacre. asiapacificreport.nz By Grace Tinetali-Fiavaai, RNZ Pacific journalist Papua New Guinea police have arrested five people in connection with the brutal attacks in Angoram district that left around 25 people dead last week. RNZ Pacific correspondent in PNG, Scott Waide, said the ringleaders who initiated the attacks in three remote villages in East Sepik have not yet…
(2024-07-30). Iran's president warns Israel after meeting Hamas, Hezbollah. newarab.com Leaders from Lebanon's Hezbollah Deputy Secretary General Sheikh…
(2024-07-30). Extremist Israeli minister calls for re-occupation of southern Lebanon. presstv.ir Israel's far-right finance minister calls for the re-occupation of Lebanon's southern area.
(2024-07-30). Hezbollah says it will 'definitely respond' to any Israeli attack. middleeasteye.net Hezbollah says it will 'definitely respond' to any Israeli attack | Source in Lebanese movement says any ground offensive in southern Lebanon will be met with a 'first step' in the Galilee | | Comrades attend the funeral of killed Hezbollah fighter Wehbi Mohammed Ibrahim in the village of Kfar Kila…
(2024-07-30). Israeli Air Force Eliminates Top Hezbollah Commander. devdiscourse.com The Israeli military announced on Tuesday night that their Air Force fighter jets have successfully eliminated one of Hezbollah's top military leaders, Fuad Shukr, also known as 'Sayyid Muhsan,' in the Beirut area.
(2024-07-30). What would happen if Hezbollah destroys Israel's natural gas rigs? haaretz.com If there is an escalation in the north, Hezbollah would likely target Israel's natural gas rigs. A scenario in which all three rigs are shut down is extreme, but possible. Coal could cover part of the shortfall but won't be enough…
(2024-07-30). Israel and Hezbollah on a slippery slope: World powers aim for retaliation without escalation. haaretz.com The international community knows that Israel will strike Lebanon in response to the killing of 12 young Druze citizens over the weekend. They are trying to ensure, however, that it does not spark a spiral into all-out regional war…
(2024-07-30). Hezbollah Defenses Repel Israeli War Jets … Drones and Missiles Strike Enemy Targets (Video). english.almanar.com.lb The Islamic Resistance continued on Tuesday striking Israeli occupation targets near Lebanon border in response to the Zionist aggression on South Lebanon and in support of Gaza. Hezbollah Military Media issued consecutive statement which detail the attacks and their outcomes. The first statement mentioned that the air defense unit of the Islamic Resistance on Tuesday, …
(2024-07-30). Far-right Smotrich threatens re-occupation of south Lebanon. newarab.com The far-right minister claimed that there was there was "no way to restore security to the residents of the north without a war that will destroy Hezbollah, that will reoccupy southern Lebanon, and that w…
(2024-07-30). Pres. reassures resistance leaders of Iran's consistent support. presstv.ir Iran's president reassures senior resistance leaders of the country's policy of providing the regional resistance axis with consistent support.
(2024-07-30). War Begins? Israel Army Sites Under Attack By 'Dozens Of Katyusha Rockets': Hezbollah 'Revenge'. hindustantimes.com Hezbollah announced fresh attacks on Israeli military sites, claiming to have struck multiple IDF targets in northern Israel. This escalation came just hours after an Israeli drone strike in Lebanon killed two Hezbollah members, Abbas Hijazi and Abbas Salami. The exchange of attacks highlights the growing tension and potential for further conflict between the two sides. Watch the video for details.
(2024-07-30). Will Lebanon turn to Starlink in the event of war with Israel. newarab.com Following months of Over the weekend, Amidst such vows of escalati…
(2024-07-30). Lebanese caretaker premier Najib Mikati calls on cabinet to convene: Israeli aggression on Dahiyeh blatantly violates the international law. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-07-30). Relief to Southern Lebanon: 8,000 Families Receive Food Parcels. icrc.org
(2024-07-30). Pezeshkian hails Yemen anti-Israel op. as Ansarullah says 'ready' to defend Lebanon. presstv.ir Pezeshkian has hailed the anti-Israel operations carried out by the Yemeni forces in support of Palestinians in the war-torn Gaza Strip.
(2024-07-30). Despite Israeli attacks, Gaza's Palestinians support Lebanon. newarab.com
(2024-07-30). Lebanon braces for Israeli retaliation, strike kills 2 in south. newarab.com
(2024-07-30). Lebanon in state of apprehension as Israel mulls military attack. newarab.com
(2024-07-30). 'Heavy' consequences await Israel if it attacks Lebanon, Iranian president warns. presstv.ir President Pezeshkian issued the warning in a phone conversation with his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron.
(2024-07-30). All-out war on Lebanon will lead to Israel's downfall, warns Lebanese MP. presstv.ir A senior Lebanese lawmaker has warned Israel against launching an all-out war on his country, stressing that such an act of aggression will result in the downfall of the occupying regime.
(2024-07-30). The West and Its Assault on Christianity. globalresearch.ca Western politicians, the same ones who support and applaud apartheid Israel's genocide of Palestinians, would have us believe that they support democracy and freedom and humanitarianism as foreign policy goals. | These same AIPAC-funded politicians would also have us believe that …
(2024-07-30). Labor or Liberal, Australia gives a standing ovation to genocide. newarab.com
(2024-07-30). Foregone Conclusions: Paul Kagame Retains Power. counterpunch.org Rwanda has become a curiosity as an African state. The mere mention of its name tugs the memory: colonial tragedy, ethnic violence, genocide. Then comes stable rule, for the most part. It is assured, iron fisted, and corporate. Since being elected in April 2000, the country has known one leader. Paul Kagame has kept matters running as smoothly much
(2024-07-30). Gaza genocide-linked boycotts, inflation hit McDonald's profits. newarab.com The cost of living crisis across Western countries and boycotts linked to the war in Gaza have hit fast food giant McDonald's reported a
(2024-07-30). 'Watering Down' Genocide: No More Moral Compromises on Palestine, Please. counterpunch.org Why are many amongst us still tiptoeing around language when it comes to the horrific Israeli genocide in Gaza? Layers of censorship imposed on Palestinian and pro-Palestinian voices in corporate and social media seem to have blurred the judgment of some. They continue to speak of a 'conflict', calling on 'both sides' to use 'restraint'
(2024-07-30). Philippine Campuses Join Global Call for Israeli Boycott over War in Gaza. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Filipino university students have joined the international pro-Palestinian student movement, advocating for a boycott of Israel and an end to the genocide in Gaza.
(2024-07-30). Iran says backs any initiative to confront Israel genocide, support Gazans. presstv.ir Iran says it backs any initiative aimed at countering Israel's genocide against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.
(2024-07-30). Genocide Case Against Peru's President Boluarte Shelved. devdiscourse.com In a significant development, Peru's prosecutor's office has permanently closed the genocide case filed against President Dina Boluarte, Prime Minister Gustavo Adrianzen confirmed on Tuesday.
(2024-07-30). Only a Failing US Empire Would be So Blind as to Cheer Netanyahu and His Genocide. globalresearch.ca There is only one country in the world right now, in the midst of That …
(2024-07-30). John Oliver accuses Israel of 'genocide' on his TV show. newarab.com British-American comedian and talk show host John Oliver publicly accused Israel of The episode, which aired on 28 July and will be uploaded to YouTube on 1 August, featured a Durin…
(2024-07-30). You, your govt are barbaric, India's Priyanka rips into Netanyahu. ummid.com Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Friday condemned Benjamin Netanyahu and his far right Zionist government in Israel over the genocidal war in Gaza that has killed or injured over a lakh Palestinians since Oct 7.
(2024-07-30). American Federation of Teachers convention stumps for Democrats, genocide and budget cuts. wsws.org The convention was devoted to campaigning for Kamala Harris while covering up the genocide in Gaza.
(2024-07-30). From Majdal Shams to Rafah: How AI airbrushed Israel's genocide. newarab.com
(2024-07-30). You, your govt are barbaric, India's Priyanka rips into Netanyahu. ummid.com Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Friday condemned Benjamin Netanyahu and his far right Zionist government in Israel over the genocidal war in Gaza that has killed or injured over a lakh Palestinians since Oct 7.
(2024-07-30). Sde Teiman: the true face of the Zionist project. samidoun.net Since the establishment of "Israel's" notorious Sde Teiman concentration camp, filled with thousands of Palestinian civilians from Gaza, rounded up and abducted from cities, refugee camps, schools and hospitals by the invading Zionist army as part and parcel of their genocide against the Palestinian people in Gaza, those who are released have spoken about the …
(2024-07-30). Spanish lawmaker joins secretive Israel lobby group. electronicintifada.net Antonio López-Istúriz has offered excuses for the Gaza genocide.
(2024-07-30). Red Cross Field Hospital in Rafah, Gaza Strip: After two months. icrc.org
(2024-07-30). UK drops objection to ICC arrest warrant against Netanyahu. ummid.com In another setback for the far right Zionist regime in Israel, and Benjamin Netanyahu personally, the United Kingdom has decided to drop its objection to the arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC).
(2024-07-30). UK drops objection to ICC arrest warrant against Netanyahu. ummid.com In another setback for the far right Zionist regime in Israel, and Benjamin Netanyahu personally, the United Kingdom has decided to drop its objection to the arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC).
(2024-07-30). Yemen's Hodeidah port, an economic lifeline now threatened by Israel. aljazeera.com Strikes on Houthi-controlled port city had been stopped out of fear of humanitarian fallout before Israel attacked.
(2024-07-30). Now Labour looks set to CUT the foreign aid budget, too. thecanary.co Projected Labour Party cuts to the UK foreign aid budget will pose challenges to restoring the UK's role as a responsible development partner. That's the verdict of a leading NGO organisation, as the government department in charge of the budget releases its annual report. Foreign aid budget: could it be cut under Labour this year? […] | By
(2024-07-30). Maduro congratulated by China after claiming victory in contested Venezuelan election. scmp.com Beijing joined Russia, Cuba, Iran and Nicaragua in lauding the Venezuelan leader; the US and other nations express concerns about the vote's legitimacy.
(2024-07-30). Venezuela: While US Politicians Call Fraud, American Election Observers Endorse Results. mintpressnews.com While American politicians and media predictably denounce the socialist victory in Venezuela, dozens of American electoral observers on the ground endorsed the process. MintPress reports from Caracas.
(2024-07-30). Israeli Spies Plant Fake News In The Media with Alan MacLeod. mintpressnews.com In this episode of The Watchdog, Lowkey catches up with Alan MacLeod to hear about his latest investigations, including his exposure an Israeli intelligence-linked group spreading fake news about Lowkey and other pro-Palestinian figures.
(2024-07-30). Solidarity from Palestine to Venezuela: Meet the Palestinians Observing Venezuela's Elections. mintpressnews.com President Nicolas Maduro won a third term in office on Sunday, promising to continue and deepen Venezuela's anti-imperialist Bolivarian Revolution. Many in the U.S. quickly denounced the elections as a sham presided over by a dictatorship. | Yet the proceedings were presided over by more than 900 electoral observers from over 100 countries, including the State of Palestine. MintPress News talked to several Palestinians who observed Venezuela's elections and, in the process, uncovered tremendous and profound links of solidarity between the two nations, whose peoples and struggles are closer than they might appear…
(2024-07-30). Israeli Spies Plant Fake News In The Media with Alan MacLeod. mintpressnews.com In this episode of The Watchdog, Lowkey catches up with Alan MacLeod to hear about his latest investigations, including his exposure an Israeli intelligence-linked group spreading fake news about Lowkey and other pro-Palestinian figures.
(2024-07-30). Trudeau's Failure in Venezuela. dissidentvoice.org Yesterday Venezuelans voted for Nicolás Maduro to continue as president. The election highlights one of Justin Trudeau's most embarrassing foreign policy failures and a lesson on media and government propaganda. According to Venezuela's National Electoral Council, Maduro received 51% of the vote. His main challenger, Edmundo Gonzalez, garnered 44% while 59% of eligible voters cast …
(2024-07-30). Greasing Palms: The Thales Blueprint for Corruption. dissidentvoice.org It is a point verging on the trite: an arms corporation suspected of engaging in corrupt practices, spoiling dignitaries and officials and undermining the body politic. But one such corporation is France's Thales defence group, which saw raids on their offices in France, the Netherlands and Spain on June 26 and June 28. The prosecutors …
(2024-07-30). The Oppressor Within. dissidentvoice.org The true focus of revolutionary change is never merely the oppressive situations which we seek to escape, but that piece of the oppressor which is planted deep within each of us, and which knows only the oppressors' tactics, the oppressors' relationships. — Audre Lorde, "Age, Race, Class, and Sex: Women Redefining Difference," 1970 It has …
(2024-07-30). Judaism is a Religion, Not an Ethnicity. dissidentvoice.org I could convert to Judaism, says George, but how would that give me the right to occupy land in Palestine?
(2024-07-30). Our most dire evacuation yet. electronicintifada.net We were forced to spend the night on the beach, the waves soaking us and our belongings.
(2024-07-30). UN claims it wants to end world hunger by 2030 but it created the "covid famine" of 2020 and is now working on creating the "green famine" expose-news.com One of the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals decided in 2015 is "zero hunger" in the world by 2030. However, the UN suppressed the right to food through covid measures which posed …
(2024-07-30). The Grayzone caused 'biggest PR fiasco in history' for US govt regime change arm, leaked emails reveal. thegrayzone.com The Grayzone's publication of an embarrassing phone call with a National Endowment for Democracy VP triggered an institution-wide meltdown at the US government's regime change laboratory. Following the call, the group's founding president privately admitted the "fiasco" exposed major "problems beneath the polished surface." Now, leaked emails obtained by The Grayzone reveal the organization has since descended into chaos, with two senior officials fired due to the fiasco, and remaining staff engaged in civil war between the neocon old guard …
(2024-07-30). Yemen's Houthis are prepared for a lengthy battle in the Red Sea. newarab.com
(2024-07-30). Canada must comply with ICJ advisory opinion on Israel's occupation: Letter to Trudeau. socialistproject.ca CJPME urges Prime Minister Trudeau and the Canadian government to take 7 concrete steps to align Canadian policy with international law as outlined in the ICJ advisory opinion: | Canada must support efforts by the UN to end Israel's illegal presence in the OPT | Canada must impose sanctions on Israel in response to its breach of the UN Charter | Canada must cancel the Canada-Israel Free Trade Agreement and ban trade with Israeli settlements | Canada must comprehensively address the issue of Israeli settlements | Canada must suspend all military trade and cooperation with Israel | Canada must terminate the Cana…
(2024-07-30). Russian authorities foil Ukrainian plan to kill media boss. infobrics.org According to a recent investigation, Kiev neo-Nazi regime recruited and paid extremists to kill a top Russian media manager.
(2024-07-30). Evidence indicates federal agencies must have been involved in Trump's attempted assassination. infobrics.org Geolocation shows Crooks was visited by someone from Washington DC area. The shooter was seen acting suspiciously an hour before the incident, flew a drone, was spotted carrying a telescope-like device, and was even seen on the roof with a weapon – and yet no action was taken.
(2024-07-30). Malaysia Applies for BRICS Membership: Premier Anwar Ibrahim. infobrics.org During meeting with visiting Russian foreign minister, Anwar Ibrahim reveals Kuala Lumpur has applied to join group of emerging economies…
(2024-07-30). India-Russia Joint Venture to Get to Run Mattala Airport in Sri Lanka Soon. infobrics.org Earlier, the Sri Lankan Cabinet, which met on January 9, approved the calling of Expression of Interest by prospective parties. Accordingly, five proposals were received, and the Cabinet-appointed consultative committee decided to award a management contract spanning 30 years to Shaurya Aeronautics (Pvt) Ltd of India and Airports of Regions Management Company of Russia…
(2024-07-30). Trump allies say Ukraine war is diverting resources needed to confront China. infobrics.org US may withdraw defense guarantees from NATO allies if aid to Ukraine continues.
(2024-07-30). From NATO to BRICS: Turkey's Pursuit Towards Development. infobrics.org At the start of this month, Türkiye's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan announced the country's keen interest in joining BRICS, a move that has garnered global media attention…
(2024-07-30). Indian military shows why Russian SAM systems are second to none. infobrics.org In what Indian sources described as a major success for the IAF, the Sudarshan S-400 air defense system "shot down" 80% of the "attacking" fighter aircraft while forcing the rest to retreat. High-ranking defense sources told India Today that the recent military exercise demonstrated significant air defense capabilities of the IAF, once again justifying the acquisition of SAM systems from Russia.
(2024-07-30). Israeli bombing of Gaza girls' school kills 30, injures over 100. nationofchange.org Attack on Khadija School highlights escalating violence and humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
(2024-07-30). Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory: The law of occupation must be respected. icrc.org
(2024-07-30). 'Killer' Netanyahu met with anger at Majdal Shams strike site. newarab.com Locals could be heard chanting "Killer! Killer!", "Get out, war criminal" and "You're not welcome here!" as the premier, accompanied by the head of Israeli intelligence service Shin…
(2024-07-30). Pro-Palestinian demonstrators in Paris reject Israel's participation in Olympics. presstv.ir Demonstrators gather in Paris to protest against Israel's war in Gaza and its participation in the Olympic Games.
(2024-07-30). Israel Bombs Girls' School in Gaza, Killing 30 and Wounding Over 100. scheerpost.com
(2024-07-30). McDonald's hit by first sales drop since 2020 amid boycott campaign over Gaza. presstv.ir The McDonald's fast food chain has experienced its first decline in global sales in almost four years, significantly due to a boycott campaign against Israel.
(2024-07-30). America, Israel-Palestine, and The Goals of Empire. counterpunch.org The Israeli-Hamas "war" has dramatically changed the trajectory geopolitical affairs in the Middle East, with talk of a Palestinian state not this prevalent since the days of the failed Oslo Accords in the 90s. Hamas' attack, and the subsequent response from Israeli forces in their destruction of Gaza, has served to create a window of political
(2024-07-30). Israeli far-right activists and government officials storm military sites after soldiers arrested for assaulting Palestinian prisoner. wsws.org The prisoner had been raped so violently by the reservist soldiers that he had to be transferred to a hospital in Beersheba. Sde Teiman has become known as Israel's Guantanamo.
(2024-07-30). Israel's war triggers plague of disease outbreaks in Gaza. newarab.com
(2024-07-30). Friday 8/2: San Jose: Peace Vigil – Ceasefire Now! No Weapons for Israel or Ukraine! indybay.org in front of MLK Library | 4th and San Fernando | San Jose, CA…
(2024-07-30). Far-right protesters storm Israeli bases over soldiers' arrests. scmp.com Tensions are soaring in Israel over the arrests of soldiers accused of abusing a Palestinian prisoner.
(2024-07-30). UK government offers no timetable for decision on arms sales to Israel. middleeasteye.net UK government offers no timetable for decision on arms sales to Israel | Foreign secretary David Lammy says he will update MPs 'as soon as I can' on final day of parliament before summer recess | | Flowers laid in front of a 2,000-pound bomb replica represent the 2,000 people Oxfam estimates w…
(2024-07-30). Polio epidemic declared in Gaza amid worsening health crisis. presstv.ir The WHO recently warned of a high risk of the polio virus spreading across the Israeli-bombarded Palestinian region.
(2024-07-30). Iran Condemns Australia, New Zealand, Canada's Dual Policy on Israeli Crimes. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry hit back at Australia, New Zealand and Canada for their joint statement that holds double standards on the Israeli regime's April attack on Iran's diplomatic mission in Syria and Iran's legitimate retaliatory response.
(2024-07-30). Don't bomb Beirut: US leads push to rein in Israel's response. newarab.com The United States is leading a Washington is racing to avert a full-blown war between Israel and the Iranian-b…
(2024-07-30). Yet Another Action to Demand Netanyahu's Arrest for War Crimes. indybay.org Close to a thousand in march from Federal Building to Israeli consulate…
(2024-07-30). Hamas: Netanyahu keeps stalling Gaza truce deal with new terms. presstv.ir The Palestinian resistance movement says the Israeli prime minister is setting new conditions that mark a retreat from an earlier draft.
(2024-07-30). Defend Palestine: Faz3a (ŸÅÿ≤ÿπÿ©) Call for Volunteers. indybay.org Now more than ever, international solidarity, here on the ground, is essential for Palestinians in the West Bank to be able to confront Israeli violence.
(2024-07-30). Day 298: Israeli Bombardment of Refugee Camps in Gaza Continues. imemc.org On Tuesday, day 298 of the ongoing Israeli onslaught against the entire civilian population of 2.24 million Palestinians in Gaza, Israeli airstrikes targeted civilians in the al-Bureij and the al-Nuseirat refugee camps, killing at least twenty and wounding dozens more. Nine civilians were killed on Tuesday in an Israeli airstrike on Al-Bureij refugee camp in …
(2024-07-30). Gaza: Bisan Owda nominated for News and Documentary Emmy. ummid.com Bisan Owda, a Palestinian Journalist, Filmmaker and Activist has been nominated for News and Documentary Emmy Award for her poignant storytelling and reporting from Gaza during the ongoing Israel-Palestine war.
(2024-07-30). Algerian judoka dropped from Olympics before facing Israeli. newarab.com Messaoud Dris of The International Judo Federation (IJF) issued a brief statement declaring Butbul the winner by walkover. | The bout was scheduled to be the first in the men's 73-kilogram division on Monday, but given its political implications, many suspected it would not happen fro…
(2024-07-30). 5 killed in Israeli strike in Gaza's Al-Mawasi: civil defence. newarab.com The civil defence agency in A witness told AFP a newborn was among the dead in Al-Mawasi near Khan Younis city, where tens of thousands of displaced Palestinians have sought refuge fro…
(2024-07-30). Zero Sum Game With a Fatal Option. counterpunch.org Most Israelis perceive their national life as a zero sum game. This may well be a lasting heritage of the Holocaust. Accurately perceived or not, survival is always in question in their minds. You win or you lose. Only short term tactical compromises are allowed. Negotiations with enemies are often fraudulent delaying tactics. All of
(2024-07-30). Israel on the brink of savagery: Far-right ministers and coalition MKs storm army bases. haaretz.com Members of Benjamin Netanyahu's government gave a tailwind to the far-right mob that stormed Sde Teiman and broke into the camp. The argument that the IDF operates transparently and pursuant to the law is the best ammunition against a world which believes Israel commits war crimes…
(2024-07-30). Over one million Gaza children at risk of death if not vaccinated, warns rights group. presstv.ir A human rights organization has warned that over 1 million children in Gaza are at risk of death if not vaccinated amid Israel's "weaponization" of sanitation.
(2024-07-30). Shadow of Munich: Israeli delegation to Paris Olympics faces highest threat level since 1972 games. haaretz.com Israel's Shin Bet security service has prepared for the Games against the backdrop of the Gaza war and the highest threat level in over 50 years…
(2024-07-30). Hundreds of thousands in Deir el-Balah after evacuation order. newarab.com Thousands of Palestinians fled a community in the central Israeli forces, which have now captured nearly the entire Gaza Strip in nearly 10 months of war, have spent the last several weeks launching major operations in areas where th…
(2024-07-30). Sde Teiman: What are the abuses alleged to have taken place in Israeli prison? middleeasteye.net Sde Teiman: What are the abuses alleged to have taken place in Israeli prison? | Arrest of soldiers accused of raping Palestinian prisoner has highlighted the torture, sexual abuse and deaths reported to have been inflicted in the facility | | Protesters gather outside Sde Teiman dete…
(2024-07-30). Syrian Foreign minister asks UN to condemn Israel's violations. plenglish.com Damascus, Jul 30 (Prensa Latina) Syrian Foreign Minister Faisal Al-Mekdad stressed the need for the United Nations to document and denounce Israel's violations and its repeated aggression against Syria.
(2024-07-30). Resistance by Palestinian people, fighters guarantees ultimate victory: Pezeshkian. presstv.ir The Iranian president says heroic resistance by Palestinian people and fighters will ultimately lead to destruction of the Zionists.
(2024-07-30). Israel is in no place to talk about 'red lines'. aljazeera.com In terms of deliberately targeting civilians, the Israeli military is certainly the champion in the region.
(2024-07-30). Israel's Ben-Gvir denies Telegraph report of Hamas hostage video. newarab.com Israel's far-right
(2024-07-30). Chaos, confusion at Beirut's only airport as Israel vows attack. newarab.com On Tuesday, and for the third day in a row, With Tel Aviv blaming the
(2024-07-30). Official in Ben-Gvir's ministry arrested on suspicion of issuing gun permits in exchange for bribes. haaretz.com The police suspects that an official in Itamar-Ben Gvir's ministry has issued the permits to hundreds of applicants who did not meet the threshold criteria for possessing firearms. The other three arrested individuals are suspected of mediating between the sides…
(2024-07-30). Israeli military probes suspected abuse of Palestinian detainee. newarab.com The
(2024-07-30). Hamas calls for intl. probe after Palestinian prisoner raped by Israeli guards. presstv.ir Hamas demands an international probe into Israeli violations against Palestinian inmates after reports emerged that a Palestinian prisoner had been subjected to rape by Israeli guards at a notorious detention facility.
(2024-07-30). Turkey compares Netanyahu to Hitler over Israel's war on Gaza. newarab.com Turkey's Foreign Ministry compared "Just as the genocidal Nazis were held accountable, those who seek to destroy the Palestinians will also be held accountable," the The Turkish statement came as part of a series tit-for-tat exchanges between Ankara and Tel A…
(2024-07-30). Gaza: Bisan Owda nominated for News and Documentary Emmy. ummid.com Bisan Owda, a Palestinian Journalist, Filmmaker and Activist has been nominated for News and Documentary Emmy Award for her poignant storytelling and reporting from Gaza during the ongoing Israel-Palestine war.
(2024-07-30). Thousands Displaced as Israeli Forces Ramp Up Operations in Central Gaza. themedialine.org
(2024-07-30). Ben-Gvir's new Israel police chief pick: Record of soaring Arab murder rates and cracking down on protests. haaretz.com Under Danny Levy, the new police commissioner candidate, murder rates have surged in the Coastal District, including a rise in Arab victims, with few cases solved. Levy is also known for his harsh crackdown on anti-government protesters and close ties with far-right minister Ben-Gvir…
(2024-07-30). Videos Show Israeli Aerial Aggression on Beirut's Dahiyeh. english.almanar.com.lb The Israeli enemy launched an aerial aggression Tuesday on the Southern Suburb of Beirut, targeting a building near Bahman hospital in Haret Hreik. The Zionist air raid, carried out with 3 missiles, left three martyrs, including 2 children, and 74 injuries, . After the attack, locals flocked into the scene, reiterating allegiance to Imam Hussein (P) …
(2024-07-30). For Palestine: Algerian judoka isn't the first to snub Israeli opponent in Olympics. presstv.ir Algerian judoka Messaoud Dris pulled out of the Paris 2024 Olympics on Sunday to avoid facing his Israeli opponent. He isn't the first one to snub Israeli athletes in Olympic history.
(2024-07-30). Washington Post: Palestinian inmates recount deadly abuse in Israeli jails. presstv.ir Doctors from Physicians for Human Rights Israel (PHRI) told the paper 12 Palestinians from the West Bank and the occupied territories have died from abuse since October 7, 2023.
(2024-07-30). Iran condemns Canada, Australia, and New Zealand's 'dual approach' on Israel. presstv.ir Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kana'ni said such double-standard approach encourages the Israeli aggressor to commit more war crimes in the Gaza Strip.
(2024-07-30). Two Wars with No Way Out. counterpunch.org People involved in conflict resolution often say that every war must end. Most wars do end in some fashion, but plenty of wars—and the wars in Ukraine and Israel appear to be among them—drag on indefinitely, with no prospect for a cease-fire much less a peace settlement. These intractable conflicts most often are civil wars
(2024-07-30). 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.
(2024-07-30). Israel asks NATO countries to object to Erdogan's threat to invade country's borders. haaretz.com No NATO member issued an announcement condemning Erdogan's threats; A top expert on Israel-Turkey says rhetorical clashes and Foreign Minister Israel Katz's tweets are 'worsening the crisis,' with no sign of Turkish restraint…
(2024-07-30). Dozens more killed in Khan Younis as Gaza ceasefire talks stall. newarab.com Medical workers retrieved the bodies of the dead and wounded, who were taken to Nasser Medical Complex nearby, with the hospital overwhelmed and struggling to treat new casualties every day. | Israeli shelling was also reported in and around Gaza City, north of Bureij camp in central Gaza and nor…
(2024-07-30). Army Abducts One, Shoots Another, Near Bethlehem. imemc.org On Monday, Israeli forces injured a young man and abducted another in the town of Al-Khader, west of Bethlehem in the southern occupied West Bank. Media sources said that occupation forces invaded the town for a second time in 24 hours, on Monday night, sparking protests. Sources added that soldiers opened fire with tear gas …
(2024-07-30). Palestinians are Humans, Not Numbers. ummid.com Israeli occupation army drags out Palestinians out of their homes and get them demolished. There is no concept of "Justice" in Palestine anymore. It's just that might is right and that's what they are doing.
(2024-07-30). WHO calls on Israel to allow wounded and sick people to leave Gaza. plenglish.com Ramallah, Jul 30 (Prensa Latina) Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), on Tuesday insisted on evacuating some 10,000 sick and wounded people who need medical treatment abroad from Gaza.
(2024-07-30). Watch: Palestinian athletes cheered, Israeli team booed at Paris Olympics 2024. ummid.com The Summer Olympic 2024 to be inaugurated today in the French capital is witnessing contrasting scenes for the Palestinian athletes and Israeli team in the wake of the Israeli occupation's genocidal war in Gaza.
(2024-07-30). Israelis storm prison to defend 'right to torture' Palestinians. newarab.com Monday's
(2024-07-30). 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.
(2024-07-30). Erdogan says Turkey could intervene militarily to stop Israel's war on Gaza. presstv.ir The Turkish head of state was addressing the ruling Justice and Development (AK) Party.
(2024-07-30). 'Butchers of Gaza': Protesters as Netanyahu, in tow with Biden, addresses U.S. Congress. ummid.com The Capitol Hill in Washington D.C. Wednesday erupted in a strong protest as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, in tow with U.S. President Joe Biden, addressed the Congress.
(2024-07-30). While Treating Majdal Shams Attack Victims, Northern Israeli Hospitals Brace for Further Escalation. themedialine.org
(2024-07-30). Erdogan says Turkey might enter Israel to help Palestinians. newarab.com President Erdogan, who has been a fierce critic of Israel's offensive on
(2024-07-30). Pro-Palestinian protesters denounce Israeli athletes' participation in Olympics. presstv.ir Demonstrators gathered in the center of Paris to protest the Israel delegation's participation in the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics.
(2024-07-30). Israel/Occupied and Autonomous Palestinian Territories: West Bank Barrier causes serious humanitarian and legal problems. icrc.org
(2024-07-30). UK government to suspend arms sales to Israel 'soon': report. newarab.com The The possibility has irked the Israeli government according to the British newspaper The Telegraph, which cited unnamed Israeli sources. | It comes off the back of a decision earlier this month from the new Labour go…
(2024-07-30). Netanyahu blocks plan to send Gaza children for treatment abroad. newarab.com The decision comes after a The Israeli broadcaster Kan said on…
(2024-07-30). Israel orders evacuation of Bureij, Nuseirat in Gaza. newarab.com However, the UN's agency for Palestine Refugees (
(2024-07-30). Yemen port damage estimated at $20 mn after Israel strike. newarab.com An The 20 July attack on Hodeidah, the main harbour under the control of the Iran-backed
(2024-07-30). Palestinians are Humans, Not Numbers. ummid.com Israeli occupation army drags out Palestinians out of their homes and get them demolished. There is no concept of "Justice" in Palestine anymore. It's just that might is right and that's what they are doing.
(2024-07-30). Israel prepares region-wide escalation of war across Middle East with American imperialism's support. wsws.org The far-right Israeli regime has long been searching for a pretext to escalate the war in Gaza to its northern front. And it enjoys the full support of American imperialism for this reckless course, which threatens to plunge the entire region into a bloodbath.
(2024-07-30). Israel kills 300 during assault on Khan Yunis: Gaza Civil Defense. presstv.ir The invasion of Khan Yunis has displaced at least 180,000 Palestinians in four days.
(2024-07-30). IDF moves troops to base where violent mob protested arrest of soldiers for abusing Gaza detainee. haaretz.com Right-wing protesters stormed two army bases on Monday after nine reservists were arrested following an IDF investigation into 'substantial abuse of a Palestinian detainee' ‚ñ IDF says incidents at both Sde Teiman and Beit Lid have harmed national security, since it was forced to halt situation assessments about the northern front for several hours…
(2024-07-30). Israeli aerial aggression targets Beirut's Southern Suburb. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-07-30). Watch: Palestinian athletes cheered, Israeli team booed at Paris Olympics 2024. ummid.com The Summer Olympic 2024 to be inaugurated today in the French capital is witnessing contrasting scenes for the Palestinian athletes and Israeli team in the wake of the Israeli occupation's genocidal war in Gaza.
(2024-07-30). When ministers and MKs storm army bases, the brutalization of Israeli society is nearly complete. haaretz.com Members of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government gave a tailwind to the far-right mob that stormed Sde Teiman and broke into the camp. The argument that the IDF operates transparently and pursuant to the law is the best ammunition against a world which believes Israel commits war crimes…
(2024-07-30). Colonizers Attack, Army Abducts Two, in Nablus and Jenin. imemc.org On Monday, illegal Israeli colonizers assaulted and pepper-sprayed an elderly man, near the town of Huwwara, south of Nablus in the northern West Bank. The Palestinian Red Crescent Society (PRCS) said that its crews transported a 62-year-old citizen to the Ibn Sina Emergency Center in Huwwara. The PRCS added that Israeli settlers assaulted and pepper-sprayed …
(2024-07-30). Kitchen Appliances That Improve Efficiency. thecanary.co Irrespective of how much someone loves cooking, the daily grind of making meals, taking care of kids, and washing a mountain of dishes EVERY SINGLE DAY can be rough for anyone. Sometimes everyone needs a break! Furthermore, even people who love their kitchens a lot often dread one particular task, no matter how much they […] | By
(2024-07-30). Biden unveils long-shot plan to overhaul US Supreme Court. newarab.com Stung by shock rulings on abortion and other topics and by a series of scandals involving the conservative-dominated court, Biden called for 18-year term limits for justices and an enforceable ethics code. | "Extremism is undermining public confi…
(2024-07-30). Outrage in Iraqi Kurdistan as killings by armed forces rise. newarab.com Public outrage is growing in the The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) previously claimed that most crimes were committed with illegal firearms an…
(2024-07-30). Notorious UK Islamist preacher Anjem Choudary jailed for life. newarab.com
(2024-07-30). Algeria withdraws ambassador to France over Western Sahara rift. newarab.com "The Algerian diplomatic representation in France is now the responsibility of a charge d'affaires," the Algerian foreign ministry was quoted as saying by the official news agency APS. The minist…
(2024-07-30). First Palestinian Olympic boxer defiant despite debut loss. newarab.com
(2024-07-30). Sexual violence rife in Sudan's war-torn capital Khartoum: HRW. newarab.com In a new report titled 'Khartoum is Not Safe for Women', the rights watchdog recorded testimonies from 42 healthcare workers and first responders on sexual violence and forced and child marriage since w…
(2024-07-30). Tunisian presidential candidate's team arrested amid crackdown. newarab.com In Tunisia, a candidate in the presidential election reported the arrest of his team a few hours before candidacies' submissions opened amid an ongoing crackdown on President "Volunteers collecting nomination endorsements on my behalf were harassed, and the forms they had were confiscated by security officers,"
(2024-07-30). Scottish council flies Palestinian flag in solidarity with Gaza. newarab.com A Scottish council has approved the flying of the Palestinian flag from public buildings in Renfrewshire Council, which is run by the Scottish National Party (SNP) endorsed the flying of the Palestinian flag from Renfrewshire House and Renfrewshire Town Hall in Paisley, as well as in Houston Square in the town of Johnstone, Scottish daily The National The motion to…
(2024-07-30). Bella Hadid 'shocked, upset' over Adidas shoe controversy. newarab.com Palestinian-American model
(2024-07-30). Why there are so many Iranians in the Refugee Olympic Team. newarab.com In every Olympic Games since 2016, a team of athletes who fled their home countries competes as part of the This year, of the 37 athletes joining the games under the Olympic flag, nearly half – 14 – fled from just one country: Iran. | Among them is refugee Hadi Tiranvalipour, the champion martial artist who left Iran in 2022. Tiranvalipour was a member of Iran's national taekwondo team for eight years before he fled the Islamic Republic. |
(2024-07-30). Maduro declared Venezuela election winner, opposition reject. newarab.com
(2024-07-30). Amnesty condemns Egypt's public healthcare privatisation law. newarab.com
(2024-07-30). US Islamophobic incidents rose 70 percent in first half of 2024. newarab.com
(2024-07-30). Gaza video journalist Bison Owda nominated for 2024 Emmy Award. newarab.com Gazan video journalist The Palestinian activist and filmmaker, who is in her twenties, has become one of the best known Her series of short documentary videos…
(2024-07-30). If you're Muslim in an airport, expect the worst from the police. newarab.com
(2024-07-30). Turkish and Armenian special envoys resume talks. newarab.com
(2024-07-30). Sorry, Kamala Harris. Flag burning is a noble American tradition. newarab.com In the film The night before this big event, two of the main characters trade stories about their lives and dreams. | One of the students tells his friend about his father who died fighting for the Palestinian cause. "The beginning of liberation is to raise your flag" he says, "The highest level of liberation is to burn i…
(2024-07-30). Morocco hails 'new era' after 'royal pardon' of jailed critics. newarab.com To mark 25 years on the throne, Moroccan On Monday night, the gate of Tiflet prison, east Rabat, swung open for journalist Omar Radi, 38, after four years behind bars. | Radi emerged looking much like his old self: wearing a keffiyeh, smiling broadly, and dodging reporters' questions with humour. | "This is a new beginning … and a step towards a state that makes space for all opinions," Radi told reporters, sta…
(2024-07-30). Egyptian journalists call for release of jailed colleagues. newarab.com
(2024-07-30). IMF approves $820 million for Egypt, calls for more reforms. newarab.com
(2024-07-30). Can China broker a new era of Palestinian political unity. newarab.com On 23 July, Hamas, Fatah, and a dozen other Palestinian groups gathered in China to sign the This is to be done through the formation of an
(2024-07-30). Joe Sacco's comics journalism: An antidote to Palestine apathy. newarab.com
(2024-07-30). Not since 1948, Gaza goes silent on high school results today. newarab.com
(2024-07-30). CNE Proclaims Nicolás Maduro President-Elect, Coup d'État Threat and International Recognition. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( President Nicolás Maduro received the confirmation of his re-election as President of the Republic this Monday, July 29, after obtaining over 51% of the votes. He expressed gratitude for the trust placed in him…
(2024-07-30). Venezuela: Far-Right Opposition Rejects Election Results, Attempts to Launch Guarimbas. orinocotribune.com Caracas (OrinocoTribune.com)—As the leaders of the Venezuelan government have already announced, the Venezuelan far-right opposition led by María Corina Machado and supported by Washington has rejected the results of Sunday's Venezuelan presidential elections announced by the National Electoral Council (CNE). | After CNE president Elvis Amoroso announced the first electoral bulletin shortly before midnight, Machado In the first electoral bulletin, t…
(2024-07-30). As their peers receive exam results, 55 Palestinian high school students imprisoned in colonial jails. samidoun.net Today, high school students in the West Bank are receiving their results from their final high school exam, the Tawjihi, a national examination taken by all graduating high school students. Inside the Zionist colonial prisons, 55 Palestinian high school students are currently being imprisoned, deprived of the possibility of obtaining their diploma. Throughout the West …
(2024-07-30). Will Leonard Peltier Die In Prison? scheerpost.com
(2024-07-30). 'Violence Has No Place in American Life.' Except, Like, Everywhere You Look. scheerpost.com By Phil Wilson / CounterPunch The U.S. political system runs on the fuel of euphemism—the ability to conceal nefarious aspirations beneath the facade of idealistic slogans. Consider the U.S. Department of Corporate Violence (USDOCV) which, oddly, we have renamed the U.S. Department of Defense (USDOD). I use the word, renamed rather loosely, for The Department …
(2024-07-30). Salvaging the President's Dwindling Legacy. 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 …
(2024-07-30). 'Unspeakable': Doctors Back from Gaza Say Death Toll 'Much Higher,' Push Harris, Biden for Ceasefire. scheerpost.com By Amy Goodman / Democracy Now! We speak to two doctors who are part of a group of 45 U.S. doctors, surgeons and nurses who have volunteered in Gaza since October 7 and wrote an open letter to President Biden and Vice President Harris, the Democratic presidential candidate, demanding an immediate ceasefire and an international …
(2024-07-30). DOJ Urged to Provide Update on Probe of Shireen Abu Akleh's Killing. scheerpost.com
(2024-07-30). From the Ground in Gaza. scheerpost.com By Talia Mullin / Original to ScheerPost I want to introduce two Palestinian photojournalists who have deeply inspired me, and who I hope to meet someday. I have been lucky enough to come in contact with Adel Al-Hawajri and Hosni Salah via Instagram and WhatsApp where they have shared over 200 photos with ScheerPost. The …
(2024-07-30). Nicolás Maduro Wins the Presidential Election in Venezuela. scheerpost.com
(2024-07-30). Still Talking About the Secret Service Fail, FBI Director's Incompetence and the Bloodbath in Ukraine. sonar21.com I sat down in front of the computer on Friday, as usual, with Nima. This is a relatively short video. I have an angry rant in the opening segment about FBI Director Christopher Wray. He is incompetent and should be fired. Hopefully, Donald Trump gets that chance. Subsequent to last week's hearing, where Wray suggested Trump was hit by shrapnel, the FBI was forced to walk it back. There are still some professionals in the FBI, but they are not in leadership positions and, because of the politicized leadership, the reputation of the FBI is shredded. | Ukraine has as much credibility as Christopher Wray. The U…
(2024-07-30). Starvation in Sudan. tomdispatch.com For months, we've all been able to stay reasonably informed about the wars in Gaza and Ukraine. But there's another horrific war that's gotten so little coverage you could be excused for not knowing anything about it. What we have in mind is the seemingly never-ending, utterly devastating war in Sudan. Think of it as the missing war. And if we don't start paying a lot more attention to it soon — as in right now — it's going to be too late. After 15 months of fighting in that country between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), experts in food insecurity esti…
(2024-07-30). Starvation in Sudan. fpif.org For months, we've all been able to stay reasonably informed about the wars in Gaza and Ukraine. But there's another horrific war that's gotten so little coverage you could be excused for not knowing anything about it. What we have in mind is the seemingly never-ending, utterly devastating war in Sudan. Think of it as the missing war. And if we don't start paying a lot more attention to it soon — as in right now — it's going to be too late. | After 15 months of fighting in that country between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), experts in food insecurity…
(2024-07-30). Selected Articles: UK in Grip of Top Down Starvation Policy. globalresearch.ca By A food security issue is looming. 'Food security' means following an agricultural policy which ensures that a nation state is broadly capable of feeding its …
(2024-07-30). We warned about Sde Teiman. The torture there has backing from high up. haaretz.com
(2024-07-30). Beware of attempts to discredit Venezuela's elections. workers.org The following letter was signed by more than 30 organizations, including Workers World Party, International Action Center, SanctionsKill and Bronx Anti-War Coalition. Read the letter at peoplesforum.org/venezuela-election. On July 29, it was announced that Nicolás Maduro was declared the winner with 51% of the vote. Venezuelan people support Maduro against . . . |
(2024-07-30). Seventh homegrown C919 aircraft delivered to China Eastern Airlines. ecns.cn China Eastern Airlines received its seventh C919 jetliner, the third C919 aircraft that China Eastern Airlines received this year, on Monday in Shanghai.
(2024-07-30). Foreign investors applaud expedited services. ecns.cn Foreign investors wishing to incorporate a company in Beijing are now able to complete its entire registration process online, making it the first Chinese city to offer this service.
(2024-07-30). Experts: EU's new tariff move will harm ties. ecns.cn The EU's tariff measures are at risk of facing a backlash, as they can escalate costs for relevant products, ultimately causing harm to the interests of both industries and consumers within the bloc.
(2024-07-30). Experts: EU's new tariff move will harm ties. ecns.cn The EU's tariff measures are at risk of facing a backlash, as they can escalate costs for relevant products, ultimately causing harm to the interests of both industries and consumers within the bloc.
(2024-07-30). Xizang's GDP up 6.1% in first half. ecns.cn The Xizang autonomous region witnessed steady economic growth in the first half, with its gross domestic product hitting 118 billion yuan ($16 billion), up 6.1 percent year-on-year.
(2024-07-30). China's first marriage-related undergraduate major to recruit students. ecns.cn China Civil Affairs University has announced it will enroll students for its new undergraduate marriage-related major in September, aiming to cultivate professionals with the skills to develop marriage-related industries and culture in China.
(2024-07-30). Supply chains take center stage. ecns.cn Supply chains were in the spotlight on the first day at a forum as a Chinese business delegation made a reciprocal visit to the United States after the conclusion of a major government session in Beijing.
(2024-07-30). China's securities regulator vows to effectively maintain smooth operation of capital market. ecns.cn The China Securities Regulatory Commission vowed on Monday to effectively maintain the smooth operation of the capital market, strengthen comprehensive research and response to market risks, and improve the targeted effectiveness of trading regulation.
(2024-07-30). Torch festival celebrated in SW China. ecns.cn The torch festival, an important part of Yi ethnic culture, includes singing, dancing, horse racing, wrestling and bonfire parties.
(2024-07-30). Patent boom signals robust innovation. ecns.cn China's invention patents related to core industries of the digital economy continued to grow last year, especially in the field of artificial intelligence, an official from the country's top intellectual property regulator said on Monday.
(2024-07-30). World's only giant panda triplets turn 10, setting two Guinness World Records. ecns.cn The world's only survivinggiant panda triplets, Meng Meng, Shuai Shuai and Ku Ku, celebrated their 10th birthday on Monday.
(2024-07-30). Manila urged to focus on peace, diplomacy. ecns.cn A militarized solution will only draw the Philippines into "conflicts that serve the interests of others "and not de-escalate tensions in the South China Sea, an anti-war forum in Manila heard on Monday.
(2024-07-30). Xi meets Italian prime minister, calls for upholding Silk Road spirit. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Monday.
(2024-07-30). World's only giant panda triplets turn 10, setting two Guinness World Records. ecns.cn The world's only survivinggiant panda triplets, Meng Meng, Shuai Shuai and Ku Ku, celebrated their 10th birthday on Monday.
(2024-07-30). China's intellectual property exports up 17.7% year-on-year in first five months: CNIPA. ecns.cn China's total import and export of intellectual properties amounted to 180 billion yuan ($24.8 billion), a year-on-year increase of 14.1 percent.
(2024-07-30). Nation makes strides improving rural environment, water quality. ecns.cn The country has made significant strides in improving the rural living environment, successfully eliminating the majority of large-scale black and odorous water bodies in rural China, the Ministry of Ecology and Environment announced.
(2024-07-30). (W.E. Talk) Ukraine crisis exposes NATO's inability. ecns.cn The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) has held its summit in Washington, D.C. from July 9th to July 11th. Around topics of the summit itself and NATO's role in the Ukraine crisis, Zhu Feng, executive dean of School of International Studies at Nanjing University, Yan Xuetong, dean of the Institute of International Relations at Tsinghua University, and Warwick Powell, senior fellow at Taihe Institute, were invited in the latest W.E. Talk to share their opinions.
(2024-07-30). China releases first large-scale seismic data processing model with 100 million parameters. ecns.cn The world's first large-scale seismic data processing model with 100 million parameters called "DiTing" has been officially released.
(2024-07-30). Reflecting on 45 years of U.S.-China ties. ecns.cn The more than 200 people who gathered in San Francisco to commemorate the 45th anniversary of the establishment of China-U.S. diplomatic relations.
(2024-07-30). China to build 30 national postal delivery hubs by 2027. ecns.cn China is expected to build the first batch of over 30 national postal delivery hubs by 2027.
(2024-07-30). China's intellectual property exports up 17.7% year-on-year in first five months: CNIPA. ecns.cn China's total import and export of intellectual properties amounted to 180 billion yuan ($24.8 billion), a year-on-year increase of 14.1 percent.
(2024-07-30). Foreign investors applaud expedited services. ecns.cn Foreign investors wishing to incorporate a company in Beijing are now able to complete its entire registration process online, making it the first Chinese city to offer this service.
(2024-07-30). Xi meets Italian prime minister, calls for upholding Silk Road spirit. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Monday.
(2024-07-30). Manila urged to focus on peace, diplomacy. ecns.cn A militarized solution will only draw the Philippines into "conflicts that serve the interests of others "and not de-escalate tensions in the South China Sea, an anti-war forum in Manila heard on Monday.
(2024-07-30). Paris 2024 | Highlights of team China. ecns.cn Lian and Yang claimed the men's synchronized 10m platform diving title at the Paris Olympics on Monday.
(2024-07-30). Putin warns of Cold War-style missile crisis. ecns.cn Russia may deploy new strike weapons in response to the US' planned stationing of longer-range and hypersonic missiles in Germany, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Sunday.
(2024-07-30). Paris 2024 | China wins men's team silver in artistic gymnastics, sparks controversy. ecns.cn China won the men's team silver medal in artistic gymnastics, with a total score of 259.062 on Monday at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, following Champions Japan by only a point of 0.532.
(2024-07-30). Beijing decries Quad for bloc confrontation. ecns.cn China said on Monday it firmly opposes the bloc confrontation tactics being employed by some countries in the name of opposing coercion.
(2024-07-30). Torch festival celebrated in SW China. ecns.cn The torch festival, an important part of Yi ethnic culture, includes singing, dancing, horse racing, wrestling and bonfire parties.
(2024-07-30). Xizang's GDP up 6.1% in first half. ecns.cn The Xizang autonomous region witnessed steady economic growth in the first half, with its gross domestic product hitting 118 billion yuan ($16 billion), up 6.1 percent year-on-year.
(2024-07-30). Asteroid is named after Xiangtan University. ecns.cn An asteroid is named after the Chinese abbreviation of the university's name Xiangda, thus becoming the first university in Hunan to have a small planet named after it.
(2024-07-30). Paris 2024 | Highlights of team China. ecns.cn Lian and Yang claimed the men's synchronized 10m platform diving title at the Paris Olympics on Monday.
(2024-07-30). Nation makes strides improving rural environment, water quality. ecns.cn The country has made significant strides in improving the rural living environment, successfully eliminating the majority of large-scale black and odorous water bodies in rural China, the Ministry of Ecology and Environment announced.
(2024-07-30). (W.E. Talk) Expert: NATO resorted to doubling down instead of peace negotiations. ecns.cn The NATO Summit was held in Washington D.C. Warwick Powell, senior fellow at Taihe Institute, said in the latest W.E.Talk that basically no one believes that Ukraine has any chance of turning back the tide. So NATO, unfortunately, with its back against the wall, is not seeking a pathway to peace through negotiation, but only understands a pathway defined by doubling down."This won't end well", said Powell.
(2024-07-30). Paris 2024 | From lone contender to sports powerhouse: China celebrates 92-year Olympic heritage. ecns.cn The Chinese people's Olympic journey began 92 years ago.
(2024-07-30). China's securities regulator vows to effectively maintain smooth operation of capital market. ecns.cn The China Securities Regulatory Commission vowed on Monday to effectively maintain the smooth operation of the capital market, strengthen comprehensive research and response to market risks, and improve the targeted effectiveness of trading regulation.
(2024-07-30). Asteroid is named after Xiangtan University. ecns.cn An asteroid is named after the Chinese abbreviation of the university's name Xiangda, thus becoming the first university in Hunan to have a small planet named after it.
(2024-07-30). Beijing decries Quad for bloc confrontation. ecns.cn China said on Monday it firmly opposes the bloc confrontation tactics being employed by some countries in the name of opposing coercion.
(2024-07-30). Paris 2024 | Heritage site lit up for team China. ecns.cn The Grand Baoen Temple Heritage and Scenic Area is lit up by a Paris Olympic Games themed light show in Nanjing, east China's Jiangsu Province, July28, 2024.
(2024-07-30). Patent boom signals robust innovation. ecns.cn China's invention patents related to core industries of the digital economy continued to grow last year, especially in the field of artificial intelligence, an official from the country's top intellectual property regulator said on Monday.
(2024-07-30). MOFCOM issues questionnaires on anti-dumping cases related to EU pork, pig by-products. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) announced on Monday that it has issued questionnaires on anti-dumping cases related to pork and pig by-products imported from the EU.
(2024-07-30). Putin warns of Cold War-style missile crisis. ecns.cn Russia may deploy new strike weapons in response to the US' planned stationing of longer-range and hypersonic missiles in Germany, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Sunday.
(2024-07-30). Seventh homegrown C919 aircraft delivered to China Eastern Airlines. ecns.cn China Eastern Airlines received its seventh C919 jetliner, the third C919 aircraft that China Eastern Airlines received this year, on Monday in Shanghai.
(2024-07-30). The 700-Year-Old Polish-Hungarian Brotherhood Is Officially Dead at the State-to-State Level. globalresearch.ca There's no restoring the trust that was just lost at that level, but the Polish-Hungarian Brotherhood still endures in the hearts of their patriots since they'll never let politicians break the bonds between them. | Polish-Hungarian tensions have been boiling for …
(2024-07-30). Greasing Palms: The Thales Defense Group Blueprint for Corruption. globalresearch.ca It is a point verging on the trite: an arms corporation suspected of engaging in corrupt practices, spoiling dignitaries and officials and undermining the body politic. But one such corporation is France's Thales defence …
(2024-07-30). STOP the IMF and the World Bank! cadtm.org
(2024-07-30). Crowd strikes out. cadtm.org
(2024-07-30). Solidarity with Kenyan people! cadtm.org
(2024-07-30). Tax justice in Pakistan. cadtm.org
(2024-07-30). Final Statement of the 2024 Summer University organised by ATTAC Maroc in Agadir on July 19, 20 and 21, 2024. cadtm.org
(2024-07-30). The fourth CADTM-Africa University, in coordination with the World March of Women (WMW) and the National Forum on Economic and Social Strategies (FNSES). cadtm.org
(2024-07-30). Corporate Corruption of South African Politics and Economics. cadtm.org
(2024-07-30). The conjuncture in the crisis. cadtm.org
(2024-07-30). Big Brother is already at work! Urgent resistance before it's too late… cadtm.org
(2024-07-30). CADTM statement on repression in Bangladesh. cadtm.org
(2024-07-30). From the UK, a New Reminder Why Inequality Must Go. counterpunch.org Inequality, note Wilkinson and Pickett, heightens hierarchy and reinforces the notion that some people — rich people — have more intrinsic value than people of more modest means. Within this unequal social reality, "people worry more about how they're seen and judged." Status rules supreme, leaving some among us "overcome with a sense of inadequacy and depression" while a fortunate few view life through an exceptionally narcissistic lens.
(2024-07-30). Biden's Mixed Legacy and a Chance for Change. counterpunch.org When President Joseph R. Biden finally removed himself from the race for a second presidential term on July 21, there followed a cascade of high praise, not only for his "brave decision" to step down but also for his "remarkable achievements" over a lifetime of public service. Both long-time colleagues and the major media applauded
(2024-07-30). Project 2025: A New Pax Romana. counterpunch.org Roman poet Juvenal coined the phrase "bread and circuses" nearly 2,000 years ago for the extravagant entertainment the Roman Empire used to distract attention from imperial policies that caused widespread discontent. Imagine the lavish banquets, gladiatorial bouts, use and abuse of young men and women for the pleasure of the rich, and so much more that characterized the later years of that empire. And none of it seems that far off from the situation we, in these increasingly dis-United States, find ourselves in today.
(2024-07-30). Teamsters àúber Alles? counterpunch.org Teamster General President Sean O'Brien's speech before the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee was a public relation's fiasco. His fawning praise for former President Donald Trump ("one tough S.O.B") to his shout outs to Josh Hawley and JD Vance, two U.S. Senators closely aligned with European Fascism and anti-union politics, along with the enthusiastic applause from fascist-friendly commentator Tucker Carlson,
(2024-07-30). The High Cost of Protectionism: AI Edition. counterpunch.org Economists go on endless diatribes against tariffs and quotas as costly policies that raise prices to consumers and slow economic growth. There is considerable truth to this story, even if economists and politicians often exaggerate their case to push favored policies. While virtually all economists will go to their graves touting the evils of protectionism
(2024-07-30). Ziklag Exposed: Secretive Christian Nationalist Network Tries to Purge Voters in Battleground States. democracynow.org Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump made headlines this week after suggesting the 2024 election could be the last U.S. election if he wins in November. We look at a secret organization of wealthy Christians called Ziklag that is backing Trump's efforts by working to purge more than a million voters from the rolls in battleground states and mobilize Republican voters to back Trump. The news outlets ProPublica and Documented obtained thousands of Ziklag's internal files and found the group has divided its 2024 activities into three different operations: Steeplechase, which uses churches to get…
(2024-07-30). Venezuela: Maduro Claims Victory, Accuses Opposition of Coup Attempt Following Disputed Election. democracynow.org Protests erupted on Monday in Venezuela after sitting President Nicolás Maduro was declared the winner of Sunday's presidential election despite the opposition's accusations of election fraud. Maduro has countered by accusing the opposition of attempting to stage a fascist coup. We go to Caracas for an update from Venezuelanalysis reporter Andreína Chávez, who says the opposition's claims are still unsubstantiated. We also hear from Venezuelan historian Alejandro Velasco, who lays out how Venezuela's economic crisis, fueled in part by U.S. sanctions, has generated rising social upheaval.
(2024-07-30). Democracy Now! 2024-07-30 Tuesday. democracynow.org Democracy Now! Tuesday, July 30, 2024 | Democracy Now! Tuesday, July 30, 2024…
(2024-07-30). Biden Proposes Major SCOTUS Reforms, Including Ending Lifetime Appointments & Enforcing Ethics Code. democracynow.org Just a month after the Supreme Court granted former President Donald Trump broad immunity from prosecution for crimes committed in office, President Joe Biden has laid out a plan to reform the court. On Monday, Biden called for 18-year term limits, an enforceable code of ethics and an end to presidential immunity, though he stopped short of supporting court expansion. "This is a pretty big deal," says Jennifer Ahearn, senior counsel in the Brennan Center's Judiciary Program, though she notes that "politically, we have a ways to go before the views of the people … can actually make their…
(2024-07-30). It's Not Just "Childless Cat Ladies": JD Vance Once Described Childless People as "Sociopathic" democracynow.org New details have emerged about Republican vice-presidential nominee JD Vance's past comments that continue to plague the Trump campaign, with the Ohio senator having made repeated remarks over the years denigrating people without children as "cat ladies" and "sociopaths." We speak with ProPublica reporter Andy Kroll, who has reported on Vance and says he is "demonizing huge swaths of Americans" and embodies a "really extreme version of conservative politics."…
(2024-07-30). International observers recognize solidity of Venezuela's CNE. en.escambray.cu International observers who participated in the presidential elections on July 28th in Venezuela, recognized the solidity of the National Electoral Council (CNE)…
(2024-07-30). Cubans commemorate the Day of the Martyrs of the Revolution. en.escambray.cu Today, Tuesday, Cuba honors more than 20,000 martyrs who fell fighting against the tyranny of Fulgencio Batista (1952-1958), in the last stage of his liberation struggle, which was definitively victorious on January 1, 1959.
(2024-07-30). Cuba approves importing means of transportation by Cuban citizens. en.escambray.cu Cuba approved the import of combustion vehicles, mopeds, motorcycles, and electric tricycles for the modernization of transportation, the Minister of Transport Eduardo Rodríguez announced.
(2024-07-30). Loud explosion heard in Beirut's Southern Suburb. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-07-30). Iraqi media: Air raids target Popular Mobilization Forces military headquarters in northern Babylon. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-07-30). Islamic Resistance fighters carried out an aerial operation with a squadron of assault drones on the command headquarters of Al-Sahl Battalion at Beit Hillel barracks: statement. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-07-30). Islamic Resistance fighters launched an aerial operation with a squadron of assault drone on a newly established enemy soldiers' positioning point for protecting Kfar Yuval settlement: statement. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-07-30). Bill Gates and the UN are pushing for insect-based diets for animals and humans to monopolise the protein industry. expose-news.com Singapore became the latest country to authorise insect products for human consumption, in what The Guardian described as a move that "paves the way for plates to become wrigglier, leggier and more …
(2024-07-30). Bill Gates proves he is not a "science people" and is an idiot: I don't plant trees, planting trees is nonsense, he said. expose-news.com Bill Gates has been a vocal advocate for addressing climate change. He told The New York Times that he offsets his own carbon emissions through a variety of projects such, as solar …
(2024-07-30). When Palestinians / Supporters See Netanyahu Bipartisan Hate Fest in House Chambers — Add Your Response. fightbackbetter.com On July 24, 1000s converged on Washington DC to protest the hosting of indicted war criminal Benjamin Netanyahu to speak…
(2024-07-30). Venezuela ruling party, opposition rally supporters in election dispute. geo.tv
(2024-07-30). US Election: Roy Cooper exits vice president race, endorses Kamala Harris. geo.tv Roy Cooper endorses Kamala Harris. — Reuters/FileNorth Carolina Governor Roy Cooper stepped down from the race to be Kamala Harris' running mate in the forthcoming elections. The governor made this official by posting it on his X handle, The New York Times reported….
(2024-07-30). Masoud Pezeshkian sworn in as Iran president. geo.tv Masoud Pzeshkian takes oath as new Iranian president in the ceremony at Iran's parliament on July 30, 2024. — Screengrab via Iranian state television Press TV
(2024-07-30). Taliban cut ties with Afghan embassies loyal to former government. geo.tv
(2024-07-30). Trump accuses Harris of causing inflation with vote on massive spending bills. geo.tv Donald Trump blasts Kamala Harris on his Instagram account. — AFP/FileRepublican candidate Donald Trump called his competitor, Kamala Harris, in the 2024 presidential elections "crazy" on his Instagram handle. "Crazy Kamala cast the tie-breaking vote on…
(2024-07-30). US Election: Roy Cooper exits vice president race, endorses Kamala Harris. geo.tv Roy Cooper endorses Kamala Harris. —ReutersNorth Carolina Governor Roy Cooper stepped down from the race to be Kamala Harris' running mate in the forthcoming elections. The governor made this official by posting it on his X handle, The New York Times reported….
(2024-07-30). Trump accuses Harris of causing inflation with vote on massive spending bills. geo.tv Donald Trump blasts Kamala Harris on his Instagram account. —AFPRepublican candidate Donald Trump called his competitor, Kamala Harris, in the 2024 presidential elections "crazy" on his Instagram handle. "Crazy Kamala cast the tie-breaking vote on MASSIVE…
(2024-07-30). Melinda French Gates criticises 'super wealthy' for lack of true philanthropy. geo.tv The ex-wife of Bill Gates criticises the super wealthy for not being true philanthropists. —ReutersMelinda French Gates criticised the new wealthy individuals for using their influence as a "megaphone" rather than being true philanthropists. Speaking to The New York Times in…
(2024-07-30). Melinda French Gates criticises 'super wealthy' for lack of true philanthropy. geo.tv The ex-wife of Bill Gates criticises the super wealthy for not being true philanthropists. —ReutersMelinda French Gates criticised the new wealthy individuals for using their influence as a 'megaphone' rather than being true philanthropists. Speaking to The New…
(2024-07-30). Venezuela: °Maduro presidente! globalizacion.ca
(2024-07-30). Finlândia oferecerá vacina contra gripe aviária apesar da falta de testes de seguranàßa e de infecàßàµes humanas. globalresearch.ca A Finlândia está prestes a se tornar o primeiro país do mundo a oferecer O Instituto Finlandês de Saúde e …
(2024-07-30). Merck Unveils New RSV Shot for Babies, as Moderna Trials mRNA RSV Vaccine for Infants and Toddlers. globalresearch.ca The drug, clesrovimab, met its safety and efficacy endpoints, …
(2024-07-30). Modi Expected to Continue Peace Mission with Visit to Kiev on Its National Day. globalresearch.ca Only weeks after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky blasted the meeting between the leaders of India and Russia as a "huge disappointment," Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is preparing for an official trip to Kiev in the third week of August. …
(2024-07-30). Trump Allies Say Ukraine War Is Diverting Resources Needed to Confront China. globalresearch.ca If he is elected in the November 5 election, Donald Trump could leave NATO allies the choice either to "accept a forced settlement favoring Russia" or the US withdrawing defence guarantees, Politico reported. The main reason for this, according to …
(2024-07-30). Cuba, the Island of Olympic Champions. globalresearch.ca Before 1959, Cuba had a modest record of five Olympic medals, four of them gold, won in Paris in 1900, Saint-Louis in 1904 and London in 1948. At the time, sport was far from being a government priority, and the …
(2024-07-30). Statement of Msgr. Carlo Maria Viganà≤ Following the Sacrileges and Scandals of the Paris Olympic Games. globalresearch.ca The opening ceremony of the Paris Olympic Games is only the latest in a long series of vile attacks on God, the Catholic Religion and natural Morality by the antichristic elite that holds Western countries hostage. | We had seen no …
(2024-07-30). COVID mRNA Vaccine Injury: 18 Years Old Collapsed During Her Graduation and Died Weeks Later. globalresearch.ca Hiram high school student dies weeks after collapsing at graduation: 'She just fought through' : | By HIRAM, Ga. — The mother of a Hiram High School student who …
(2024-07-30). Millions of People Threatened as Funds for Humanitarian Aid Fall to Record Low. globalresearch.ca At a time when trillions of dollars are being wasted annually on weapons, high luxury and wasteful consumption as well gigantic projects of highly suspect usefulness, the most urgently needed funds to save human lives, including those of children, in …
(2024-07-30). Comprehensive Estimation of High Costs of War and Conflicts Needed. globalresearch.ca There is increasing need for more comprehensive estimation of costs of conflicts and wars. It is expected that wider realization of very high costs of war can contribute much to more emphasis being placed on reducing the possibilities of wars …
(2024-07-30). France — The Satanic Olympics. The Macron Government Belongs to a Diabolical Cult. globalresearch.ca "The opening ceremony of the Olympics felt like the closing ceremony of humanity." —@KimDotcom | Fearless Archbishop Vigano has the following to say to the Olympic Games opening ceremony travesty: | "It is no coincidence that the one sponsoring this revolting …
(2024-07-30). The Brave New World of 2030: 'You'll Own Nothing. And You'll be Happy.'. globalresearch.ca If you spend just a few minutes checking out 'The Great Reset' website of the World Economic Forum, starting at the page
(2024-07-30). Analysis of Moscow's SMO and the Ukraine War Theatre: Interview with Ret. Colonel Karapandžin. globalresearch.ca InfoBRICS interviewed
(2024-07-30). Women fishmongers in Kenya have had little choice in the widespread sex-for-fish culture, until now. globalvoices.org
(2024-07-30). Moldova: Rebuilding lives through the cash-for-livelihood programme. icrc.org
(2024-07-30). ICRC office in Gaza surrounded by hundreds of displaced civilians, was damaged by nearby shelling. icrc.org
(2024-07-30). Environmental wartime protection is central to the protection of civilians. icrc.org Statement delivered by Laetitia Courtois, Permanent Observer and Head of Delegation, at UN Security Council Arria-Formula Meeting "Stepping up Preventive Action: From Environment Challenges to Opportunities for Peace" on 8 July 2024 in New York City.
(2024-07-30). ICRC Annual Report 2023. icrc.org In a year beset with overlapping crises and humanitarian needs of unprecedented scale, the ICRC's mandate and mission remained as relevant as ever.
(2024-07-30). Nigeria: ICRC surgical team supports Maiduguri Hospital treating 41 wounded people after multiple blasts in Gwoza. icrc.org
(2024-07-30). The Fundamental Principles of the Red Cross: Commentary. icrc.org
(2024-07-30). Ukraine: Repairing two dams reduces risk of collapse for communities. icrc.org
(2024-07-30). Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons: 2024 session of the Preparatory Committee for the 2026 Review Conference. icrc.org
(2024-07-30). Middle East: De-escalation and protection of civilians urgently needed. icrc.org
(2024-07-30). Bangladesh: 15th Henry Dunant Memorial Moot Court Competition 2024 — Call for Registration. icrc.org
(2024-07-30). Afghanistan: Stable electricity supply elevates health care at Mirwais Regional Hospital. icrc.org
(2024-07-30). Sudan: ICRC calls for greater access to deliver humanitarian aid as millions of people go without basics for survival. icrc.org
(2024-07-30). Colombia: Anatomy of a lockdown. icrc.org
(2024-07-30). China: Annual International Humanitarian Law Summer Session Held in Jiangsu. icrc.org
(2024-07-30). Gaza: Civilians must be spared from impact of fighting. icrc.org
(2024-07-30). In times of insecurity and conflict, states must work together to uphold and strengthen international humanitarian law. icrc.org
(2024-07-30). Gaza: Repeated mass casualty events put hospitals under severe strain. icrc.org
(2024-07-30). ICRC and European Union continue successful IHL training series. icrc.org
(2024-07-30). Iraq: Photography Award 2024. icrc.org International Committee of the Red Cross & Iraqi Red Crescent Society…
(2024-07-30). The International Committee of the Red Cross in Greece, 2016-2023: Brief review of activities. icrc.org
(2024-07-30). 5 years of the ICRC in Fortaleza. icrc.org
(2024-07-30). Working together to address Africa's health challenges and to achieve sustainable development goals (SDGs). icrc.org —ICRC holds session at the Global Health Forum of Boao Forum for Asia…
(2024-07-30). Adhering to Humanitarian Norms Paves Way to Peace. icrc.org — ICRC hosts "Adhering to Humanitarian Norms in Armed Conflicts" Panel at World Peace Forum…
(2024-07-30). Thursday 8/15: Project 2025 IS Christian Nationalism — Fight Back! webinar. indybay.org Online: www.mobilize.us/srf/event/651461/…
(2024-07-30). Friday 8/2: Power Half Hour for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | http: //jvp.org/gazaph…
(2024-07-30). Labor & The International Struggle For Palestine. indybay.org
(2024-07-30). Wednesday 8/21: How Did the Bobcat Cross the Road? indybay.org Aromas Community Grange, 361 Rose Ave., Aromas, CA 95004…
(2024-07-30). Guerrilla Litigation and Re-imagining Outside Support. indybay.org
(2024-07-30). Wednesday 7/31: Defend KPFA and Pacifica, Project 2025 & The Rise Of Fascism Emergency Speak-Out At KPFA. indybay.org KPFA | 1929 MLK Blvd | Berkeley…
(2024-07-30). Josh Shapiro Would Be a Dangerous Choice for Harris Running Mate. indybay.org His record on the Gaza war is tone-deaf for Palestinian lives…
(2024-07-30). Saturday 8/10: 10 Year Anniversary Party – Black Rose Anarchist Federation. indybay.org The Firehouse | 815 Alice Street | Oakland, CA…
(2024-07-30). What we mean by "Direct Action" indybay.org Direct Action is the symbol of revolutionary unionism in action. This formula is representative of the twofold battle against exploitation and oppression. It proclaims, with inherent clarity, the direction and orientation of the working class's endeavours in its relentless attack upon capitalism.
(2024-07-30). Thursday 8/22: We Are Not Animals Book Presentation & Platica. indybay.org 315 Main St, Suite 206, Watsonville…
(2024-07-30). Moldova – US Relations, More Important than Ever. indybay.org With a population of 3.3 million, the landlocked Republic of Moldova bordered by Ukraine and Romania first became independent with the demise of the Soviet Union in 1991. Since that time in its formative growth, it has suffered many challenges in establishing itself as an independent democratic nation through political, ethnic, social and economic changes.
(2024-07-30). Sunday 7/28: Palo Alto Vigil for the Children of Gaza. indybay.org Corner of Town & Country Village | 855 El Camino Real | Palo Alto, CA…
(2024-07-30). Friday 8/2: Virtual Action Hour. indybay.org Zoom | afsc.org/events/action-hour-cease-fire-n……
(2024-07-30). Thursday 8/1: Arrest & Jail The Billionaires Not The Homeless: Labor Party NOW! indybay.org San Francisco City Hall | Polk St. Entrance…
(2024-07-30). Friday 8/2: Webinar: Palestine Solidarity Announcements. indybay.org Zoom | bit.ly/FridayPSAs…
(2024-07-30). Governments and Corporations Have Blood on Their Hands, Indigenous Tell United Nations. indybay.org Governments around the world have blood on their hands, and the racism and abuse is often masked by the wealth and power of both governments, and the corporations that fund and fuel them, the testimony before the United Nations Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples revealed in Geneva during July.
(2024-07-30). Sunday 7/28: Justice for Sonya Massey & Alexander Antonio Lopez, Recently Murdered by SFPD. indybay.org 15th & Broadway, Oakland…
(2024-07-30). Sunday 8/4: Trenches Full of Poets, LA Poets of Resistance. indybay.org Revolution Books, 2444 Durant Ave.Berkeley CA 94704…
(2024-07-30). Tuesday 8/13: Bearing Witness! Songs for social justice with David Rovics. indybay.org 2973 16th Street 3rd floor, San Francisco, CA, US…
(2024-07-30). Wednesday 8/14: Bearing Witness! Songs for Social justice with David Rovics. indybay.org Art House Gallery | 2905 Shattuck Ave | Berkeley…
(2024-07-30). Sunday 8/11: "Silent Fallout": Film Screen w/ Director Hideaki Ito – Atomic Bomb Tests Radiation. indybay.org New Parkway Theater | 474 24th Street | Oakland, CA…
(2024-07-30). The EU's signal that it may be ready for closer ties with a Labour government can only be a good thing. leftfootforward.org With growing opposition among UK voters to Brexit, the damage it has done and an increase in 'buyers remorse' any improvements to relations with the EU should be popular in the EU itself.
(2024-07-30). Jeremy Hunt confronted with spending black hole in excruciating interview. leftfootforward.org Jeremy Hunt was confronted in an interview this morning with the Chancellor Rachel Reeve's claim that the last Government had left a £22bn financial black hole in spending, in an excruciating exchange. | The significant overspend was put to Hunt on the Good Morning Show, in an interview that saw the former Chancellor accused of failing to answer the question, bashing the junior doctors' pay settlement and defending the Rwanda scheme. | The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) is launching an investigation into Jeremy Hunt's previous spending forecasts about the shortfall, claiming that the last govern…
(2024-07-30). Trade unions welcome pay deal announcements from Chancellor. leftfootforward.org Trade unions have welcomed Rachel Reeve's announcement that the Labour Government is accepting public sector pay review recommendations in full. General Secretary's have praised an improved approach to workers' pay and conditions, however also warned Labour about 'dividing NHS workers'. | Health workers: | After announcing the breakthrough 22.3%
(2024-07-30). Liz Truss is brutally mocked after offering up her opinion on Rachel Reeves' spending plans. leftfootforward.org "As you are a disastrously failed PM with the shortest tenure in history and were turfed out by the electorate at the general election, we shall file your contribution appropriately."
(2024-07-30). Private schools face VAT charge from January 2025, Labour confirms. leftfootforward.org The Treasury confirmed yesterday that it would apply to payments made in advance for school terms starting after January 1 2025, including any payments made on or after Monday.
(2024-07-30). Britain is crying out for bold solutions to save the NHS. leftfootforward.org 'The NHS needs Keir Starmer to use his huge majority to do whatever it takes, and that begins with telling the truth about the huge investment needed to save it'
(2024-07-30). Age UK condemns Chancellor's restriction on Winter Fuel Payments. leftfootforward.org Age UK has warned the Government that two million vulnerable pensioners could struggle to stay warm this winter as a result of the Chancellor's decision to restrict the Winter Fuel Payment (WFP) scheme. | From this coming winter, pensioners not in receipt of pension credit will no longer be eligible to get the WFP, Rachel Reeves said on Monday in a series of announcements on Britain's finances. | Reeves said it was not a decision she wanted or expected to make but said it was "necessary and urgent" as she blamed overspend from the previous government. The decision has caused a backlash from charities who have…
(2024-07-30). President Maduro's victory and the revolution under fire by U.S. imperialism. liberationnews.org All progressive forces in the world must take an active stand with the Bolivarian Revolution of Venezuela and its socialist aspirations.
(2024-07-30). Project 2025: Fast track to climate chaos. liberationnews.org Although the United States has yet to take any meaningful action that meets the urgency of the climate crisis, Project 2025 reverses what little action has been taken and goes full steam in the opposite direction.
(2024-07-30). Venezuela: Hardline Opposition Call for Mobilizations in Tense Election Aftermath. libya360.wordpress.com Ricardo Vaz Several opposition mobilizations turned violent on Monday. (AFP) Opposition groups set up barricades and clashed with security forces in several parts of Caracas on Monday. Venezuela's post-electoral scene has been marked by anti-government mobilizations and confrontations with security corps. The unrest has followed the July 28 presidential elections that saw incumbent Nicolás Maduro…
(2024-07-30). Venezuelans Re-Elect President Maduro Despite U.S. Organized Coup Attempt. libya360.wordpress.com Gloria Guillo Sanctions are a misnomer when it comes to Venezuela. Here, the U.S. isn't "just" illegally punishing a nation-state to effect regime change by withholding necessary resources and key inputs that cause food shortages, grave illness, death and economic instability. In Venezuela, the United States is committing racketeer-level crimes against its people for not…
(2024-07-30). Morocco's king pardons journalists and human rights activists critical of government. middleeasteye.net Morocco's king pardons journalists and human rights activists critical of government | Human rights groups accuse Moroccan authorities of using common law criminal charges to silence critics | | Moroccan journalist Omar Radi (left) hugs his friend after leaving prison in Rabat on 29 July (F…
(2024-07-30). Western Sahara: France backs Morocco's claim of sovereignty and its autonomy plan. middleeasteye.net Western Sahara: France backs Morocco's claim of sovereignty and its autonomy plan | The recognition of 'Moroccan sovereignty' over the disputed region marks a significant recalibration of France's stance on the issue | | King Mohammed VI (R) speaks with Emmanuel Macron after inaugurating a…
(2024-07-30). UK: Al-Muhajiroun leader Anjem Choudary given life sentence. middleeasteye.net UK: Al-Muhajiroun leader Anjem Choudary given life sentence | Judge says Choudary was 'front and centre in running a terrorist organisation' | | Choudary was sentenced to 28 years in prison on 29 July (File/Reuters) | A
(2024-07-30). Nicolás Maduro wins the presidential elections in Venezuela. mronline.org As predicted, the right-wing opposition has refused to recognize the results and affirms that they won "with 70% of the vote", the U.S. government meanwhile has called for a recount.
(2024-07-30). China's Third Plenum. mronline.org The Third Plenum is a meeting of China's Communist Party Central Committee composed of 364 members which discusses China's economic policy for the next several years.
(2024-07-30). National Lawyers Guild electoral observers praise Venezuelan election process. mronline.org National Lawyers Guild electoral observers praise fairness, transparency of Venezuelan election process; condemn the U.S. backed opposition's refusal to accept the outcome of democratic election.
(2024-07-30). Decolonisation, dependency and disengagement—the challenge of Ireland's degrowth transition. mronline.org Advancing degrowth in Ireland requires an understanding of, and a reckoning with, the economic legacy of its colonised past, CUSP researcher Seán Fearon writes. A post-colonial economy within planetary boundaries must break with relationships of dependency and structures of unsustainability.
(2024-07-30). Inviting terrorist Netanyahu to address US Congress is an insult to human values and decency. muslimmirror.com By Latheef Farook United States of America is the most powerful super power. However politics is controlled and politicians are made and unmade by Jews who constitute only 2.4 percent of the total US population. The situation is such that most US politicians including US presidents should first pledge their loyalty to Jewish lobbies to …
(2024-07-30). Muslim youth's intestine burst open after brutal beating by GRP at Janakpur road station. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror Staff A 25-year-old Muslim youth, Mohammed Furqan, was brutally thrashed by Government Railway Police (GRP) personnel at Janakpur Road Railway Station on Thursday, resulting in severe injuries. The assault was so vicious that Furqan's intestine burst out from his stomach. The incident occurred while Furqan was at the station to drop off …
(2024-07-30). Mass student protests disrupt major cities in Bangladesh. muslimmirror.com By Muhammad Shoaib Student protests continue across several major universities in Bangladesh, including Khulna University, Jahangirnagar University, Dhaka University, and Chattogram University, Tuesday. The students have blocked roads and are demanding justice for the murder of a student in the quota reform movement. During the demonstrations, protesters wore red cloths on their faces and foreheads, …
(2024-07-30). Muslim youth's intestine burst open after brutal beating by GRP at Janakpur road station. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror Staff A 25-year-old Muslim youth, Mohammed Furqan, was brutally thrashed by Government Railway Police (GRP) personnel at Janakpur Road Railway Station on Thursday, resulting in severe injuries. The assault was so vicious that Furqan's intestine burst out from his stomach. The incident occurred while Furqan was at the station to drop off …
(2024-07-30). Inviting terrorist Netanyahu to address US Congress is an insult to human values and decency. muslimmirror.com By Latheef Farook United States of America is the most powerful super power. However politics is controlled and politicians are made and unmade by Jews who constitute only 2.4 percent of the total US population. The situation is such that most US politicians including US presidents should first pledge their loyalty to Jewish lobbies to …
(2024-07-30). Should government employees be allowed to join the RSS? muslimmirror.com By Ram Puniyani RSS is the biggest organization in the World. It aims at working for Hindu Rashtra and also claims that it is a Cultural Organization. It is as such striving for Nationalism (Hindu)' contrary to the one underlined in our Constitution, Indian Nationalism. It regards Hindus as a Nation and so it has set …
(2024-07-30). Crimes against Tribals and Dalits increased under BJP government in Rajasthan: Ashok Gehlot. muslimmirror.com Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Monday accused the BJP government in the state of failing to protect Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) as crimes against these communities have surged since the party came to power. Gehlot urged Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma to take personal responsibility for ensuring the safety of Dalits …
(2024-07-30). Muslim man brutally attacked, forced to chant 'Jai Shri Ram' in Jharkhand's Ranchi. muslimmirror.com NEW DELHI : A Muslim youth was assaulted, abused and forced to chant the Hindutva slogan 'Jai Shri Ram' by a group of people in Jharkhand's capital city of Ranchi on Monday night. The victim, identified as Obaidullah Hasnain from the Hindpidhi area of the city, was beaten up by 4-5 people with sticks till …
(2024-07-30). Persecution of Shias in Pakistan: J-K body asks Centre to take 'strong stand'. muslimmirror.com Srinagar : All Jammu and Kashmir Shia Association head Imran Ansari on Tuesday appealed to the Centre to take a "strong stand" against the persecution of the Shia community in Pakistan. "I am writing to bring to your attention a catastrophic situation unfolding in Parachinar, Pakistan, where the Shia community is facing an existential threat …
(2024-07-30). Kerala landslides: 93 dead, hundreds missing in Wayanad disaster. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror Staff At least 93 people have lost their lives in massive landslides triggered by heavy rains in Wayanad, Kerala, on Tuesday. Hundreds are feared trapped beneath the debris, raising concerns over rising fatalities as rescue operations are underway to find survivors. In the Rajya Sabha, Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand …
(2024-07-30). Should government employees be allowed to join the RSS? muslimmirror.com By Ram Puniyani RSS is the biggest organization in the World. It aims at working for Hindu Rashtra and also claims that it is a Cultural Organization. It is as such striving for Nationalism (Hindu)' contrary to the one underlined in our Constitution, Indian Nationalism. It regards Hindus as a Nation and so it has set …
(2024-07-30). Kerala landslides: 93 dead, hundreds missing in Wayanad disaster. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror Staff At least 93 people have lost their lives in massive landslides triggered by heavy rains in Wayanad, Kerala, on Tuesday. Hundreds are feared trapped beneath the debris, raising concerns over rising fatalities as rescue operations are underway to find survivors. In the Rajya Sabha, Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand …
(2024-07-30). Mass student protests disrupt major cities in Bangladesh. muslimmirror.com By Muhammad Shoaib Student protests continue across several major universities in Bangladesh, including Khulna University, Jahangirnagar University, Dhaka University, and Chattogram University, Tuesday. The students have blocked roads and are demanding justice for the murder of a student in the quota reform movement. During the demonstrations, protesters wore red cloths on their faces and foreheads, …
(2024-07-30). Crimes against Tribals and Dalits increased under BJP government in Rajasthan: Ashok Gehlot. muslimmirror.com Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Monday accused the BJP government in the state of failing to protect Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) as crimes against these communities have surged since the party came to power. Gehlot urged Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma to take personal responsibility for ensuring the safety of Dalits …
(2024-07-30). UP proposes life term in strict 'love jihad' law: BJP welcomes move, SP calls it 'negative politics'. muslimmirror.com NEW DELHI : The Yogi Adityanth-led government has introduced the Uttar Pradesh Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion (Amendment) Bill, 2024 in the Assembly, which proposes harsher punishment, leading up to life imprisonment in 'love jihad' cases. The proposed amendments have been welcomed by the BJP while the Samajwadi Party has termed it a 'divisive' …
(2024-07-30). Single-use plastic bag fees lead to 80% drop in beach pollution in the UK. nationofchange.org Marine Conservation Society Report Highlights Success of Plastic Bag Charges and Ongoing Challenges in Reducing Overall Beach Litter…
(2024-07-30). BP's record profits draw criticism amid global climate crisis. nationofchange.org Oil giant's Q2 profits highlight the urgent need for a transition to sustainable energy.
(2024-07-30). Josh Shapiro would be a dangerous choice for Harris running mate. nationofchange.org
(2024-07-30). 'I Ask For Your Forgiveness': Sheriff Apologizes To Sonya Massey's Family For Fatal Police Shooting. newsone.com
(2024-07-30). Here's Why Simone Biles Is The Goat Of The Olympics. newsone.com
(2024-07-30). NABJ Leader Defends Inviting Trump To Black Journalists Convention Amid Growing Outrage. newsone.com Donald Trump speaks during a rally at Herb Brooks National Hockey Center on July 27, 2024, in St Cloud, Minnesota. | Source: Stephen Maturen / Getty | A reporter and leader with the National Association of Black Journalists ( NABJ announced late Monday night in a press release that it would host Trump on its convention's opening day on Wednesday in Chicago. | #NABJ24
(2024-07-30). Government interference and violence mar media freedom in Italy. peoplesdispatch.org Government pressure on the media in Italy is intensifying despite early warnings. Recently, the country's press freedom index has Journalists have also faced physical violence. Most recently, Andrea J…
(2024-07-30). Unionized Baltimore city workers suffer hundreds of unsafe job conditions. peoplesworld.org BALTIMORE—No air conditioning in buildings in the summer. No heat in the winter. Many sinks are broken and others lack cold water. Garbage trucks with no air conditioning, are in the middle of a record heat wave. No water or Gatorade for dehydrated workers. Toilet paper for the men's room only if you ask for …
(2024-07-30). Albert Maltz's anti-fascist masterpiece 'The Cross and the Arrow' gets timely reboot. peoplesworld.org Albert Maltz was born in Brooklyn in 1908, the son of Jewish immigrants from Eastern Europe. As a three-year-old, he witnessed an anti-Semitic attack against his father and older brothers in the street outside their home. He never forgot the incident and said that it made him sensitive to injustice. Later in his childhood Maltz …
(2024-07-30). Biden says Supreme Court's presidential immunity ruling underlies his reform plan. peoplesworld.org AUSTIN, Texas—The U.S. Supreme Court's recent ruling giving Donald Trump almost absolute immunity forever for federal crimes he committed in and out of the White House is a big reason for wide reform of the High Court, Democratic President Joe Biden says. As might be expected, progressive groups, including those dedicated to court reform, cheered, …
(2024-07-30). 'Weird' Republican campaign for presidency not as weird as it seems. peoplesworld.org Democrats up and down the line have been telling voters for the past two weeks that Donald Trump, J.D. Vance, and the Republicans are just too "weird" to be trusted with high office. The Republicans are doing things, we hear, that make no sense if they really want to win votes. With Vance, they point …
(2024-07-30). Venezuelan Armed Forces reaffirm absolute loyalty to Maduro. plenglish.com Caracas, Jul 30 (Prensa Latina) Venezuelan Minister of Defense Vladimir Padrino on Tuesday reaffirmed the most absolute loyalty and unconditional support for President Nicolas Maduro, and denounced a coup d'état plot promoted by the national extreme right wing.
(2024-07-30). India sends humanitarian aid to Haiti. plenglish.com New Delhi, Jul 30 (Prensa Latina) The Indian Government has sent Haiti humanitarian aid consisting of nine tons of medical supplies, Foreign Ministry Official Spokesman Randhir Jaiswal informed on social media on Tuesday.
(2024-07-30). Cuba expresses intransigence against human trafficking. plenglish.com Cuba maintains its zero tolerance policy regarding any form of human trafficking, the Foreign Ministry said in a message on its X profile. | We continue to implement the National Action Plan, which is fundamental in the joint action by the State and civil society to prevent, confront and protect the victims of this crime, the text added. | Every July 30 since 2014 marks the World Day against Trafficking in Persons, which was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2013. | This year, the commemoration focuses on raising awareness about the causes and vulnerabilities associated with child trafficking…
(2024-07-30). China accuses Japan and US of fostering a Cold War mentality. plenglish.com Beijing, Jul 30 (Prensa Latina) China on Tuesday rejected recent criticisms of its foreign policy by Japan and the United States, and accused both countries of fostering a Cold War mentality.
(2024-07-30). Uruguayans call for vote counting without interference in Venezuela. plenglish.com Montevideo, Jul 30 (Prensa Latina) The Communist Party of Uruguay (CPU) welcomed the people's participation in Venezuela's elections, and demanded that the vote counting be carried out without foreign interference.
(2024-07-30). VNA and Prensa Latina plan joint actions. plenglish.com Havana, Jul 30 (Prensa Latina) Directors of the Vietnamese News Agency (VNA) and Prensa Latina met here on Tuesday to plan new joint actions, as part of the historic relationship between both media outlets.
(2024-07-30). Thailand wants to start FTA negotiations with EAEU. plenglish.com Bangkok, Jul 30 (Prensa Latina) Thai Trade Minister Phumtham Wechayachai stated on Tuesday that his country is ready to start negotiating a free trade agreement (FTA) with the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU).
(2024-07-30). Honduran president reaffirms commitment to education development. plenglish.com Tegucigalpa, Jul 30 (Prensa Latina) Honduran President Xiomara Castro on Tuesday reaffirmed her government's commitment to the development plan for the education sector to ensure inclusion and quality in teacher training.
(2024-07-30). Venezuela arrests three citizens who led violence acts. plenglish.com Caracas, Jul 30 (Prensa Latina) The Venezuelan Public Prosecutor's Office informed on Tuesday the apprehension of three citizens who led violent acts to destabilize citizens' peace in the state of Anzoátegui, in the north of the country.
(2024-07-30). Xi Jinping congrats Maduro, reiterates China's support for Venezuela. plenglish.com Beijing, Jul 30 (Prensa Latina) Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday congratulated Nicolas Maduro on his electoral victory in Venezuela and reiterated Beijing's support for the "just struggle against external interference."
(2024-07-30). Putin expects to meet with new Iranian president at BRICS Summit. plenglish.com Moscow, Jul 30 (Prensa Latina) Russian President Vladimir Putin expects to meet with Iranian President-elect Masoud Pezeshkian at the BRICS Summit in Kazan in October, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov affirmed on Monday.
(2024-07-30). Cuban prime minister to attend presidential inauguration in Iran. plenglish.com Tehran, Jul 30 (Prensa Latina) Cuban Prime Minister Manuel Marrero, who was received in this capital by Iranian President-elect Masud Pezeshkian, will attend the official inauguration ceremony of the head of State.
(2024-07-30). Russia and Brazil to conduct scientific expedition to Antarctica. plenglish.com Moscow, Jul 30 (Prensa Latina) Russia and Brazil are preparing to conduct a scientific expedition around the Antarctica in the northern fall, Alexandr Makarov, director of the Arctic and Antarctic Research Institute, said on Monday.
(2024-07-30). After 65 years of relations, Sri Lanka and Cuba further boost ties. plenglish.com Colombo, Jul 30 (Prensa Latina) Sri Lanka and Cuba are celebrating 65 years of diplomatic relations with the aim of strengthening bilateral ties in several sectors beyond the distance separating the two nations.
(2024-07-30). South African authorities warn population about hepatitis. plenglish.com In the context of World Hepatitis Day, celebrated on Saturday, the Ministry of Health recalled that this condition is preventable and manageable, and that it continues to be a silent and neglected cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. | Viral hepatitis is responsible for a huge health burden, mainly due to chronic infection by B and C variants, it said. | The Ministry explained in a statement that viral hepatitis is the second leading infectious cause of death globally, with about 1.3 million deaths worldwide, including more than 2,000 deaths in South Africa. | The text highlighted how people living with u…
(2024-07-30). Honduran President reaffirms commitment to education development. plenglish.com Tegucigalpa, Jul 30 (Prensa Latina) The President of Honduras, Xiomara Castro, reaffirmed her government's commitment today to the development plan for the education sector to ensure inclusion and quality in teacher training.
(2024-07-30). Costa Rican bill ignores Comptroller's Office. plenglish.com San José, Jul 30 (Prensa Latina) The declaration of unconstitutionality of the "Jaguar Law" defended by the Executive initiates a new debate on this controversial initiative, which ignores the functions of the Comptroller General of the Republic, according to an official statement.
(2024-07-30). Escalating Human Rights Abuses in Balochistan An Urgent Call for Global Action. pressenza.com Recent reports indicate a severe escalation of human rights abuses in Balochistan, perpetrated by the Pakistan Army and local authorities. These violations include enforced disappearances, extrajudicial killings, and the suppression of free speech. This article outlines the urgent need for international intervention and proposes concrete steps for global human rights organizations and the international community to address these atrocities. | By Basit Zaheer Baloch | Documenting and Reporting Abuses | To raise global awareness and put pressure on Pakistan, it is essential for international human rights organizati…
(2024-07-30). Baloch National Gathering Faces Severe Disruption by Pakistani Authorities. pressenza.com Gwadar, Balochistan, June 28 — The Baloch Yakjahti Committee has announced its Baloch National Gathering today in Gwadar, Balochistan. People from various cities have been preparing for the event, but their participation has faced significant obstacles. | Yesterday, Pakistani authorities blocked key highways from Quetta to Mastung, Karachi to Hub Chowki, Dera Ghazi Khan, Nushki, and Gwadar. These blockades were intended to prevent Baloch participants from attending the gathering. In response, demonstrators resisted and removed the containers that were obstructing the highways. | Pakistani military forces re…
(2024-07-30). Vote counting begins in Venezuela's presidential election. presstv.ir Polling stations close in Venezuela's presidential election after millions turn out to cast their ballots.
(2024-07-30). Ethiopia landslides death toll could jump to 500, UN says. presstv.ir Heavy rains triggered a landslide burying people in the Gofa Zone of southern Ethiopia on Sunday night…
(2024-07-30). Firefighters battle to control wildfires in Oregon. presstv.ir
(2024-07-30). Iraqis protest over summer blackouts, water shortages. presstv.ir Hundreds of Iraqis in the southern province of Diwaniyah protest against power cuts and water shortages during the extreme heat of summer.
(2024-07-30). Enhanced ties among independent nations key to fight unilateralism: Pezeshkian. presstv.ir President Pezeshkian met with senior state officials from several countries in Tehran ahead of his official inuguration.
(2024-07-30). UN chief felicitates Pezeshkian, demands Iran help prevent new conflicts. presstv.ir The UN chief congratulates Pezeshkian on his victory in Iran's presidential elections, expressing readiness for cooperation with the new government.
(2024-07-30). Foreign dignitaries meet with Pezeshkian on sidelines of swearing-in ceremony. presstv.ir Pezeshkian, 69, was sworn in as Iran's president in Parliament.
(2024-07-30). Tehran preparing for Pezeshkian inauguration as foreign dignitaries arrive en masse. presstv.ir High-ranking dignitaries from different countries arrive in the Iranian capital Tehran to take part in President Masoud Pezeshkian's inauguration ceremony.
(2024-07-30). Maduro slams protesters against election results as 'fascist, counter-revolutionary'. presstv.ir President Nicolas Maduro slammed violent protests that flooded the streets of Venezuela's capital and other cities after he had secured a third term in power in the election.
(2024-07-30). Pezeshkian takes oath of office before Parliament as Iran's 9th president. presstv.ir Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian takes oath of office before Parliament on Tuesday.
(2024-07-30). Body cam footage shows white US police shooting unarmed Black woman. presstv.ir Sean Grayson, 30, fired three shots, striking Sonya Massey one time in the face.
(2024-07-30). Iran, Gambia restore diplomatic ties after 14 years. presstv.ir Tehran and Banjul agreed to develop cordial relations based on the principles of mutual respect and equality as well as common interests.
(2024-07-30). Russia stages large-scale navy drills involving most of its fleet. presstv.ir
(2024-07-30). Tonnes of dead fish surface in western Mexico. presstv.ir Tonnes of dead fish surface on the banks of the Santiago River in western Mexico, with local communities pointing the finger at pollution caused by factories upstream. Around 250 companies discharge their waste in the area, which previously led authorities to prohibit fishing.
(2024-07-30). IRGC seizes Togo-flagged tanker during smuggling attempt. presstv.ir Iran's IRGC Navy seizes a Togo-flagged tanker attempting to smuggle hundreds of liters of oil out of the country.
(2024-07-30). Iran: 'Successful' election in Venezuela indicates democratic process 'institutionalized'. presstv.ir Iranian Foreign Ministry congratulates Venezuela on the "successful" holding of the presidential election that saw President Nicolas Maduro re-elected.
(2024-07-30). Samsung Electronics union workers strike for higher pay, more benefits. presstv.ir Members of a Samsung Electronics union have staged a rally in their continued strike in South Korea, demanding higher wages and improved benefits.
(2024-07-30). Leader: Islam's highest flag flies in Gaza; trend toward Islam indicates Gazans' greatness. presstv.ir Ayatollah Khamenei says the Palestinian nation and the people of the Gaza Strip are today carrying "the highest flag of Islam" in the world.
(2024-07-30). Over 70 foreign delegates in Tehran to attend Pezeshkian's swearing-in ceremony. presstv.ir More than 70 foreign delegates are set to attend Iranian president-elect Masoud Pezeshkian's swearing-in ceremony on Tuesday in Tehran.
(2024-07-30). Hundreds join pro-Palestine rally in Sydney attempting to disrupt NSW Labour conference. presstv.ir Hundreds joined pro-Palestine rally outside Sydney Town Hall demanding Australia's PM Albanese to speak for ceasefire in Gaza.
(2024-07-30). "Unspeakable": Doctors Back From Gaza Say Death Toll "Much Higher," Push Harris, Biden For Ceasefire. progressivehub.net AMY GOODMAN AND THALIA PACHIYANNAKIS | DEMOCRACY NOW!
(2024-07-30). What The U.S. Can Learn From The French Left. progressivehub.net HARRISON STETLER | THE NATION…
(2024-07-30). Acoge Santiago de Cuba Consejo Nacional de universitarios. radiohc.cu La Habana, 30 jul (RHC) Con la premisa de potenciar el protagonismo joven en la construcción del futuro, tiene lugar en Santiago de Cuba el Consejo Nacional de la Federación Estudiantil Universitaria (FEU).
(2024-07-30). Asociación de Personas con Discapacidad Intelectual afiliará nuevos miembros en Holguín. radiohc.cu Holguín, 30 julio (RHC) La Junta directiva de Asociación Cubana de Personas con Discapacidad Intelectual (Acpidi) en la provincia de Holguín, afiliará nuevos miembros a partir de agosto próximo, como parte de la atención a este grupo poblacional vulnerable.
(2024-07-30). Access to RSS feeds is rejected. reliefweb.int/rss.xml Your large amount of concurrent requests for RSS data causes problems. Use the API or contact ops@reliefweb.int…
(2024-07-30). I'll Give It A Try… smoothiex12.blogspot.com I do not have particular reverence to Francis Ford Coppola (I am a freak–I don't care about The Godfather). This one, however, seems timely, to put it mildly. The problem, of course, are constant parallels between the US and Rome. But this all is just the matter of historical context in which, as an example, Rome was a great continental warfare empire, the US is not and it pales in comparison to other continental empires not least due to a very short time of being THE quasi-continental empire as a result of WW II and the US "losing" historical memory of how it all transpired. So, with the industrial revolut…
(2024-07-30). Igor Babushkin, Governor of the Astrakhan Region, declares the region's readiness to join information exchange with the BRICS countries. tvbrics.com The Russian region can share its experience and achievements in agriculture with the world community and tell about the opportunities in the opportunities in the tourism industry opportunities…
(2024-07-30). Masoud Pezeshkian takes the oath of office as President of Iran. tvbrics.com Hundreds of people gathered at the Iranian parliament…
(2024-07-30). China and South Africa win their first gold medals at the Paris Olympics. tvbrics.com The XXXIII Olympic Games 2024 are being held in France from July 26 to August 11…
(2024-07-30). India exports telecom equipment to more than 100 countries. tvbrics.com Expertise in data analytics and artificial intelligence enables India to develop new technologies…
(2024-07-30). Saudi Space Agency opens Concurrent Design Facility. tvbrics.com It is designed to accelerate the planning of space missions…
(2024-07-30). China to help build digital Africa. tvbrics.com The government of the Asian nation plans to facilitate trade between its own businesses and its partners in Africa…
(2024-07-30). Brazilian spectators get acquainted with Russian culture through the Sergey Obraztsov Puppet Theatre's performances. tvbrics.com The summer block of the International Cultural Project "Russian Seasons" events in the Latin American country has come to an end…
(2024-07-30). F-16s Will Let Ukraine Get More Out Of Western Munitions: USAF's Top Officer In Europe. twz.com The F-16 Viper fighters that Ukraine is
(2024-07-30). Ukraine war: Russia to legalise cryptocurrency for payments as sanctions weigh on companies. scmp.com The move marks a rapid shift in attitude toward digital instruments, and comes as Russian businesses confront growing payment pressures triggered by US threats of secondary sanctions on foreign banks.
(2024-07-30). US pledges US$1.7 billion in new military aid for Ukraine. scmp.com Aid package includes US$200 million in equipment that will be drawn from existing US military stocks, the Defence Department said.
(2024-07-30). EU disputes China claim that it supports Beijing's proposal to end Ukraine war. scmp.com Bloc instead says top diplomat Josep Borrell asked China to 'use its influence on Russia to contribute to ending' the armed conflict.
(2024-07-30). North Korean Anti-Tank Missile-Toting Vehicle Appears To Be Operating In Ukraine. twz.com
(2024-07-30). Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 886. aljazeera.com As the war enters its 886th day, these are the main developments.
(2024-07-30). Contradictions and challenges: Lula's controversial approach to international relationships. uwidata.com By Tadeo Casteglione Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's foreign policy has been the subject of intense scrutiny and debate since his return to power in 2023. As the leader of Latin America's largest economy and one of the most influential countries in the Global South, the decisions and Lula's positions in the international …
(2024-07-30). Like the end of the Roman Empire. uwidata.com By Kƒ±vanàß àñzdal The "LGBT show" at the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games in Paris caused controversy all over the world. We asked Jacques Cheminade, Chairman of the Solidarity and Progress party (Solidarité et Progrès) for his views. Beyond the beyond LGBT propaganda in the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games in Paris surprised …
(2024-07-30). The Pacific Lands and Seas Are Neither Forbidden Nor Forgotten. asia-pacificresearch.com
(2024-07-30). Democrats push war, Trump pushes dictatorship. wsws.org The capitalist two-party system offers working people only the alternatives of imperialist war and fascist dictatorship.
(2024-07-30). Democratic California Governor enacts executive order to break up homeless encampments. wsws.org The efforts by Democrats in California to criminalize poverty are part of a broader right-wing shift as they rally behind Kamala Harris's candidacy for president.
(2024-07-30). A warning to healthcare workers: Nurses union ordered to pay $6 million for strike over COVID protections. wsws.org A wide campaign must be waged by nurses and healthcare workers across the US and internationally to demand the overturning of this ruling, which is a direct assault on workers everywhere who have a right to protest abysmal working conditions.
(2024-07-30). World economy "stuck in a low gear" wsws.org Expectations for a recovery in the euro zone have been dealt a blow by the continued stagnation of its largest economy, Germany.
(2024-07-30). Chancellor Reeves announces UK Labour's austerity agenda: "If we cannot afford it, we cannot do it" wsws.org Reeves' every attack on the outgoing Tory government was for its profligate spending having endangered the economy, not its attacks on the working class.
(2024-07-30). Maduro declared winner of presidential vote, as Washington escalates drive for regime change in Venezuela. wsws.org That an unknown stand-in for Maria Corina Machado, an extreme right-wing creature of the CIA and proponent for US sanctions, could plausibly have defeated Maduro is an indictment of the entire Bolivarian project and the pink-tide regionally.
(2024-07-30). Workers Struggles: The Americas. wsws.org Protestors in Argentina staged a "food fair" across from the annual 'Rural Society expo', as part of a two-week old anti-hunger campaign, while hotel workers across Hawaii held protests July 23.
(2024-07-30). Australia: NSW Labor conference held behind wall of security to block protesters. wsws.org The conference underscored the gulf between ordinary people and Labor, which is a bureaucratic apparatus committed to austerity and war.
(2024-07-30). Portuguese Left Bloc appeals to big-business PS to form alliance based on France's New Popular Front. wsws.org The Pabloite Left Bloc (BE) is appealing for alliances to the PS, even as the PS backs Portugal's recently-installed right-wing government.
(2024-07-30). French New Popular Front backs top finance ministry official as prime minister. wsws.org Lucie Castets is a top finance ministry official who could easily work with Macron inside a coalition government.
(2024-07-30). Workers speak out against Rite Aid drugstore closings. wsws.org The World Socialist Web Site spoke to workers in Michigan where most, if not all, Rite Aid stores are closing.
(2024-07-30). Australian PM unveils right-wing ministerial reshuffle as political disaffection intensifies. wsws.org Albanese's shake-up was spearheaded by the further targeting of refugees, international students, migrants and construction workers, blaming them for the worsening cost-of-living crisis.
(2024-07-30). German Interior Ministry attacks religious freedom with ban on the Islamic Centre Hamburg. wsws.org The Sozialistische Gleichheitspartei (Socialist Equality Party, SGP) condemns these attacks on religious freedom in the strongest possible terms.
(2024-07-30). "Pharmacy deserts" grow as Rite Aid closes most Michigan operations. wsws.org The mass closure of pharmacies across the US is another frontal attack on the healthcare system, which is being disassembled piece by piece at the hands of Wall Street banks and profiteers.
(2024-07-30). Hundreds protest police killing of Sonya Massey in Chicago. wsws.org The protest leaders limited any discussion of the real causes and solutions to the wave of police violence and murder in the US.
(2024-07-30). Hundreds of Michigan Medicine workers demand new contract. wsws.org Protesting Michigan Medicine workers were joined by the Socialist Equality Party's candidate for US vice president during an informational picket in Ann Arbor on Monday morning.
(2024-07-30). EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell should call for the immediate release of environmental rights defenders in Vietnam. fidh.org
(2024-07-30). US, Japan up the ante in the Pacific. ummid.com In a sweeping step to modernise their alliance in the face of mounting security threats in Asia, particularly the South China Sea, US and Japan have announced plans to further the bilateral military cooperation.
(2024-07-30). Ayatollah Khamenei Denoucnes Sacrilege against Jesus Christ. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei condemned the moves insulting the holy figures of divine religions, including Jesus Christ (PBUH).
(2024-07-30). Plants and their pollinators are increasingly out of sync. grist.org For the past four years, plant biologist Elsa Godtfredsen has trekked to a subalpine meadow in Colorado to study the interactions between wildflowers and bumblebees. The pollinators buzz among fields of purple delphinium and columbine, an iconic image of spring in the Rocky Mountains. | Godtfredsen works at the
(2024-07-30). Grey Anderson: Imperium Uncloaked. newleftreview.org Grey Anderson on Tom Stevenson, Someone Else's Empire. Lucid anatomization of the American imperium, with a devastating assessment of the UK's equerry role.
(2024-07-30). Talk World Radio: Rivera Sun on Campaign Nonviolence. davidswanson.org AUDIO: Talk World Radio is recorded on Zoom. Here is this week's video and all the videos on Youtube. VIDEO: Campaign Nonviolence Action Days are coming up September 21 to October 2. See campaignnonviolence.org World BEYOND War's #NoWar2024 is September 20 to 22. See worldbeyondwar.org/nowar2024 Rivera Sun is an author and activist whose novels include …
(2024-07-30). DRC accuses M23 of jamming aviation system at Goma airport. independent.co.ug Goma, DRC | THE INDEPENDENT | Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) government has accused the March 23 Movement (M23) of jamming the aviation system in the war-troubled province of North Kivu. Last week, air transport at a lower altitude from Goma International Airport in Goma City to Butembo Rughenda Airport in Butembo territory faced challenges …
(2024-07-30). Deep State Does Stop-Trump Games With One Hand Tied Behind Back. davidswanson.org According to The Guardian on Tuesday, "Washington insiders role-played a second Trump presidency. Can it save democracy?" I'm pretty sure the "it" in that headline is "Washington insiders." Apparently it is a bipartisan group of them, all serious, responsible adults who recently ran through five "war games" to determine whether and how they would defend …
(2024-07-30). Niger: Rights in free Fall a year after coup. fidh.org
(2024-07-30). Tatjana Smith glitters at Paris Olympics. sanews.gov.za Tatjana Smith glitters at Paris Olympics | South African swimmer Tatjana Smith has bagged the nation's first gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics, putting on a glittering performance in the women's 100m breaststroke. | Smith finished the race at 1: 05.28 on Monday. | "Smith's own Olympics tally has now grown to three, with two golds and a silver, and one more will see her equal Chad le Clos on four, the most of any South African Olympian. The chances of her adding to that total later in the week are high, given she's the reigning champion in the 200m," the South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee…
(2024-07-30). Ceasefire Agreed in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. devdiscourse.com GOMA, Democratic Republic of Congo, July 30 (Reuters) – A ceasefire beginning on Aug. 4 in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) was agreed on Tuesday following talks between DRC and Rwanda, the Angola presidency, which has been mediating the talks, said in a statement. The statement did not specify which parties had agreed to the ceasefire, nor how long it would last.
(2024-07-30). Rebecca Lossin: The Multiple Gaze. newleftreview.org Resisting the erasure of working-class life in the American rust belt, the critical photography of LaToya Ruby Frazier combines intimate portraiture with representations of capital's flight. Rebecca Lossin reflects on MoMA's recent retrospective of her work—and on the cultural politics of documentary image-making in an age saturated with the visual.
(2024-07-30). Tony Wood: Mexico in Flux. newleftreview.org Against the rightward trend of the Old World, countries in Latin America continue to favour governments of the left. The resounding mandate for Claudia Sheinbaum in Mexico's presidential election confirms Morena's hegemony within the new party system. Where exactly on the political map should its project be placed?
(2024-07-30). 'Ferocious' knife attack at UK dance class leaves 2 children dead, 11 people injured. scmp.com Bloodied children ran screaming from a dance and yoga class 'like a scene from a horror movie' to escape a teenager's knife attack, police and witnesses said.
(2024-07-30). Venezuela opposition says can prove it defeated Nicolas Maduro in presidential election. scmp.com As thousands of people demonstrated across Venezuela, opposition leader Maria Corina Machado said the country's opposition has 73.2 per cent of the voting tallies from Sunday's election.
(2024-07-30). Labour DWP ministers leave chronically ill and disabled people in the dark over controversial PIP reform proposals. thecanary.co Labour Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) ministers are keeping hush hush over the new government's plans for the Tories controversial Personal Independence Payment (PIP) reforms. DWP PIP consultation: Labour's continued silence On Monday 22 July, the Tories' notorious DWP PIP consultation closed. As the Canary previously reported: Under the previous Conservative Party government, the […] | By
(2024-07-30). Bloodied children flee 'horror' scenes after attack on Taylor Swift-themed UK school event. scmp.com At least 8 people were injured in the attack in Southport, near Liverpool. Police said they had arrested a 17-year-old male.
(2024-07-30). Owen Hatherley: Labourism: In and Against? newleftreview.org Owen Hatherley on Andy Beckett, The Searchers. Interlinked portraits of the Labour Party's Bennite bloc, from 1968 to the Corbyn leadership.
(2024-07-30). XI HISTORY: Taking a fledgling airline to the sky. independent.co.ug BEIJING | Xinhua | Chinese leader Xi Jinping introduced a new package of reforms to propel the country's modernization at a key policy meeting held last week, listing over 300 reform measures and a timeline to complete reform tasks by 2029. The reform-minded leader excels not only in designing reforms but also in making them …
(2024-07-30). 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.
(2024-07-30). Landslide in Wayanad; 19 killed, many trapped. ummid.com At least 19 people have been killed in a massive landslide that struck hilly areas near Meppadi in Kerala's Wayanad district early in the morning Tuesday.
(2024-07-30). Tony Wood: Mexico in Flux. newleftreview.org Against the rightward trend of the Old World, countries in Latin America continue to favour governments of the left. The resounding mandate for Claudia Sheinbaum in Mexico's presidential election confirms Morena's hegemony within the new party system. Where exactly on the political map should its project be placed?
(2024-07-30). Ethiopia: Massive crackdown on civil society organisations. fidh.org The recent forced dissolution of numerous civil society organisations highlights an intensification in the restriction of civic space in Ethiopia, and constitutes a major violation of the rights to freedom of association and expression, which has harmful consequences on civil society as a whole. The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders (FIDH-OMCT) urges the Ethiopian authorities to put an immediate end to this escalating crackdown on civic space and independent domestic (…) | – |
(2024-07-30). At least 63 killed, dozens trapped after landslides hit India's Kerala. aljazeera.com Heavy rain hinders rescue efforts after landslides struck hilly Wayanad district while people were sleeping.
(2024-07-30). World faces era of new economic challenges. sanews.gov.za World faces era of new economic challenges | The world is entering an era of new economic challenges, even as the recent ones have yet to be overcome, says South African Reserve Bank (SARB) Governor Lesetja Kganyago. | "The global economy continues on a long recovery path from the pandemic. This path has been a troubled one, and despite better prospects in recent months, remains beset by risks and vulnerabilities built up during the pandemic.
"Inflation remains stubbornly high, and public debt levels globally are at record levels," the Governor said on Tuesday. | Addressing the 104th annual Ordinary General M…
(2024-07-30). Taylor Swift 'in shock' after 3 children killed in attack at UK dance class of her music. scmp.com The rampage occurred in northwest England on Monday during a Taylor Swift-themed yoga and dance workshop.
(2024-07-30). Special Tribunal sets aside R1.6bn IDT contracts. sanews.gov.za Special Tribunal sets aside R1.6bn IDT contracts |
(2024-07-30). Bloodied children flee 'horror' scenes after attack on Taylor Swift-themed UK school event. scmp.com At least 8 people were injured in the attack in Southport, near Liverpool. PM Keir Starmer called the attack 'horrendous and deeply shocking'.
(2024-07-30). VAAL Real Estate breaks ground for Cadenza Residence in Kampala. independent.co.ug Developers are expanding outside the Central Business District driven by growing opportunities for investors and homebuyers Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Turkish real estate firm VAAL Real Estate has officially commenced construction on its flagship project, Cadenza Residence, located in Nakasero, Kampala. The project, valued at US$30 million, is set to be completed by 2027 …
(2024-07-30). Police fire tear gas as crowds protest against Venezuela's election count. aljazeera.com Security forces have clashed with protesters throughout the country after authorities said Maduro won the vote.
(2024-07-30). Forced swim test DROPPED by three research bodies — thanks to PETA. thecanary.co The disgusting research practice known as the animal forced swim test came a step closer to being abolished in the UK, as more labs withdraw support for it — not least thanks to PETA. PETA: successfully campaigning against the forced swim test Following campaigning from animal rights group PETA, three independent medical research funding bodies […] | By
(2024-07-30). SATIRE: Kamala Harris Rushes To Marshall's To Buy Nicer Work Clothes. theonion.com WASHINGTON—Figuring a wardrobe update would play well with voters, Vice President Kamala Harris reportedly rushed to Marshall's Tuesday to buy nicer work clothes. "It's time I finally invested in a decent blazer," said Harris, who flipped through the racks of discount merchandise, picked up a pair of stretchy black…
(2024-07-30). NCHRD-U, journalists discuss the future of Uganda media. independent.co.ug Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Coalition of Human Rights Defenders (NCHRD)-Uganda, in collaboration with journalists, has launched a media campaign to address specific challenges faced by journalists in Uganda. The campaign aims to tackle four key issues identified during a three-day needs assessment workshop organized by NCHRD-U in Jinja City this week: …
(2024-07-30). Like the end of the Roman Empire. unitedworldint.com By Kƒ±vanàß àñzdal The "LGBT show" at the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games in Paris caused controversy all over the world. We asked Jacques Cheminade, Chairman of the Solidarity and Progress party (Solidarité et Progrès) for his views. Beyond the beyond LGBT propaganda in the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games in Paris surprised …
(2024-07-30). The Author and the Eulogist: On Love and Death in Nonfiction. publicbooks.org Authorial responsibility to a real subject—living or dead—is one of art's unresolved and probably unresolvable ethical questions.
(2024-07-30). SEPTA implements partial hiring freeze with possible fare hikes on the way. whyy.org
(2024-07-30). Independent candidates speak out against the smear campaign against them. thecanary.co Independent and socialist candidates have jointly spoken out against the smearing of people who held Labour Party politicians to account in the 2024 general election. They have signed a letter addressing comments from Labour candidates and mainstream media coverage of these. Independent candidates: 'questions aren't intimidation' There is currently, they assert, a "narrative that seeks […] | By
(2024-07-30). Will India Remain Secular? ummid.com It (persmission for government employees to join RSS) is not a matter that can be accepted as an official whim or fancy. It has huge constitutional implications putting under a cloud the very nature of the republic.
(2024-07-30). How American Identity Evolved From the Mayflower to 1776. fairobserver.com [This piece is a follow-up to A New Telling of the Old Story of America.] After their initial arrival, the settlers of New England developed an identity separate both from the native population of North America and from their English kin back home. King Philip's War (1675—1678) pitted the Puritans and their indigenous allies against…
(2024-07-30). Co-pilot of easyJet flight from London to Lisbon faints, emergency crews called to airport. scmp.com The incident highlights the benefits of having two pilots at a time when the idea of single-pilot operations is being much discussed.
(2024-07-30). India Today Ranking 2024: AMU 1st in "Best Colleges of India" list. ummid.com The Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) has secured the first place in the India Today Ranking 2024 of the "Best Colleges of India" published in its July special issue recently.
(2024-07-30). OpenAI rolls-out SearchGPT. ummid.com Microsoft backed OpenAI which stormed the internet space last January entered the Google search market launching its own AI powered 'SearchGPT'.
(2024-07-30). 'It's evil': Breast ironing leaves long-term scars for women in Nigeria. aljazeera.com Rights groups say the traditional practice that seeks to protect girls from sexual predators is a form of mutilation.
(2024-07-30). Philly Fringe Festival announces fall lineup. whyy.org
(2024-07-30). Leader Says Iran Embraces Close Ties with Tajikistan. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — As in the past, Iran is ready for sincere cooperation with Tajikistan in various fields, Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei told President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon.
(2024-07-30). Microsoft rolls-out 'Bing Generative Search' – What's new. ummid.com Information Technology giant Microsoft Wednesday integrated its Bing search with a new and Generative AI powered tool billed as 'Bing Generative Search'.
(2024-07-30). Cédric Durand: Landscapes of Capital. newleftreview.org A critical engagement with the work of Brett Christophers, whose books—The New Enclosure, Rentier Capitalism, Our Lives in Their Portfolios and The Price Is Wrong—unfold a novel critique of the 'rentier stage' of contemporary capitalism, in the tradition of radical historical geography developed by Lefebvre, Harvey and Davis.
(2024-07-30). Violent Land Dispute Escalates in Kurram, Claims 45 Lives. themedialine.org
(2024-07-30). Mazin Mansoor, Iram Quazi among 17 in NEET UG 2024 Revised Toppers List. ummid.com Mazin Mansoor and Iram Quazi are among the 17 medical aspirants who are in the NEET UG 2024 revised toppers list released by the National Testing Agency (NTA) Saturday.
(2024-07-30). Video: Dozens killed in landslides in India's Kerala. aljazeera.com A series of landslides caused by relentless rain have hit a hilly region in India's southern state of Kerala.
(2024-07-30). Chinese spy or counterrevolutionary? Foreign agent trial begins in New York. scmp.com Wang Shujun, a naturalised US citizen, is accused of monitoring — at China's direction — US-based activists opposed to Beijing's Communist government.
(2024-07-30). The Battle for AI: Biden's Vision vs. Trump's Ambition. devdiscourse.com Two days after President Joe Biden signed a sweeping executive order on artificial intelligence last year, Vice President Kamala Harris highlighted the U.S. stance on AI safety at a global summit.
(2024-07-30). Owen Hatherley: Labourism: In and Against? newleftreview.org Owen Hatherley on Andy Beckett, The Searchers. Interlinked portraits of the Labour Party's Bennite bloc, from 1968 to the Corbyn leadership.
(2024-07-30). Met Office State of the UK Climate Report. wattsupwiththat.com In neither dataset is there any evident long term trend.
(2024-07-30). Marcos Jr welcomes US support as Blinken and Austin arrive in Philippines. aljazeera.com Manila and Washington have grown closer amid increasing tension with Beijing in the disputed South China Sea.
(2024-07-30). Maduro's Venezuela election win can't be recognised due to 'exceptional manipulation': OAS. scmp.com The Organisation of American States election observation department said the events of Venezuela's election night contained accounts of illegalities and malpractices.
(2024-07-30). Landslides caused by heavy rains kill more than 60 in India's Kerala. aljazeera.com Army deployed in hilly area of Kerala state with hundreds missing and rescue operations hindered by continuing downpour.
(2024-07-30). Police fire tear gas as crowds protest against Venezuela's election result. aljazeera.com Security forces have clashed with protesters throughout the country after authorities said Maduro won the vote.
(2024-07-30). SATIRE: Study Finds Exercise May Help Alzheimer's Patients Look Hot. theonion.com
(2024-07-30). US hands $500m military aid boost to Philippines amid China tensions. aljazeera.com US taking 'bold steps' to strengthen alliance says defence chief as Washington bids for increased regional influence.
(2024-07-30). Mazin Mansoor, Iram Quazi among 17 in NEET UG 2024 Revised Toppers List. ummid.com Mazin Mansoor and Iram Quazi are among the 17 medical aspirants who are in the NEET UG 2024 revised toppers list released by the National Testing Agency (NTA) Saturday.
(2024-07-30). Compendium of DEFR Analyses. wattsupwiththat.com Such technologies do not exist yet on a commercial scale.
(2024-07-30). Thailand: Anon Nampa sentenced to four more years in prison. fidh.org
(2024-07-30). Grey Anderson: Imperium Uncloaked. newleftreview.org Grey Anderson on Tom Stevenson, Someone Else's Empire. Lucid anatomization of the American imperium, with a devastating assessment of the UK's equerry role.
(2024-07-30). As China's leverage on North Korea slips, it's time for a new approach. scmp.com Deepened ties between Russia and North Korea necessitate that China move from a strategy of persuasion to one of offensive engagement.
(2024-07-30). Iran Endorses Efforts to Conclude Int'l ICT Convention. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran's ambassador to the UN voiced support for the conclusion of a comprehensive international convention on countering the use of information and communications technologies (ICT) for criminal purposes.
(2024-07-30). Gaza Taught Me to Trust Nothing. ummid.com Gaza taught me to trust nothing. Nothing at all. Gaza taught me human beings are not equal in international covenants. There is the law of the "white man" opposed to the rest of humanity.
(2024-07-30). Trial begins for US citizen accused of acting as Chinese agent. scmp.com Wang Shujun, a naturalised US citizen, is accused of monitoring — at China's direction — US-based activists opposed to Beijing's Communist government.
(2024-07-30). Iran's New Admin Determined to Complete Regional Transport Projects. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The incoming president of Iran expressed his administration's determination to finish off the outstanding sections of the International North-South Transport Corridor project.
(2024-07-30). Former President Zuma expelled from South Africa's ruling ANC. independent.co.ug JOHANNESBURG, South Africa | Xinhua | The African National Congress (ANC) of South Africa on Monday confirmed that the country's former president, Jacob Zuma, has been expelled from the party after contravening the constitution. Fikile Mbalula, the party's secretary-general, announced that the National Disciplinary Committee of the ANC found Zuma guilty of contravening the constitution …
(2024-07-30). Iran Wins 2024 Asian U-20 Volleyball Championship. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran defeated South Korea 3-0 (25-12, 25-18, 25-22) on Tuesday in the 2024 Asian Men's U-20 Volleyball Championship final.
(2024-07-30). Open letter to Peterson, Carlson and co — the world is done with your groupthink. independentaustralia.net
(2024-07-30). 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.
(2024-07-30). The Science and Philosophy of Love: Feeling or Choice? devdiscourse.com Love, a term Googled over a million times monthly in the U.S., is often seen as confusing. Neuroscience attributes it to brain chemicals like dopamine and norepinephrine, which induce feelings of attraction and pleasure. However, philosophers from Plato to J. David Velleman contend that love transcends mere emotion.
(2024-07-30). Signal Iduna Park, Euro 2024 SF venue, best football stadium in Europe. ummid.com Signal Iduna Park located Dortmund in Germany's in Germany's North Rhine-Westphalia region, one of the Euro 2024 venues, has been adjudged the best football stadium in Europe.
(2024-07-30). Wayanad landslide death toll surges, rescue operation on. ummid.com The death toll in the multiple landslides that struck hilly areas near Meppadi in Kerala's Wayanad district early in the morning Tuesday has surged to 93, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said.
(2024-07-30). Muslim women hailed for lowest proportion of female foeticide. ummid.com Brinda Karat, former Member of Parliament, praised the Muslim community for having the lowest proportion of female foeticide…
(2024-07-30). Beware of attempts to discredit Venezuela's elections. iacenter.org July 30, 2024 The following letter was signed by more than 30 organizations, including Workers World Party, International Action Center, SanctionsKill and Bronx Anti-War Coalition. Read the letter at peoplesforum.org/venezuela-election. On July 29, it was announced that Nicolás Maduro was declared the winner with 51% of the vote. Venezuelan people support Maduro against the coup. On July 28, millions of Venezuelans will go to the polls to choose between 10 presidential candidates, including incumbent Nicolás Maduro and main opposition challenger Edmundo González. The campaign has seen energetic participation all…
(2024-07-30). Who is representing Egypt in Olympics 2024? Bill Gates' Muslim son in law. ummid.com Three years after making headlines for marrying Bill Gates' daughter Jennifer, Egyptian millionaire Nayel Nassar is again in news, this time for the 2024 Paris Olympics.
(2024-07-30). At least 49 killed, dozens trapped after landslides hit India's Kerala. aljazeera.com Heavy rain hinders rescue efforts after landslides struck hilly Wayanad district while people were sleeping.
(2024-07-30). India Today Ranking 2024: AMU 1st in "Best Colleges of India" list. ummid.com The Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) has secured the first place in the India Today Ranking 2024 of the "Best Colleges of India" published in its July special issue recently.
(2024-07-30). Joe Biden unveils long-shot plan to overhaul US Supreme Court as he seeks to cement legacy. scmp.com Joe Biden unveiled plans for sweeping US Supreme Court reforms, as he seeks to cement his legacy in the twilight of his presidency despite Republicans branding the proposals dead on arrival.
(2024-07-30). California's Park Fire is spawning its own smoke thunderclouds. grist.org With 600 square miles burned so far, the Park Fire is already one of California's
(2024-07-30). Russia's Wagner has deadliest loss in Africa's Sahel, highlighting region's instability. scmp.com Dozens of Wagner mercenaries were killed by jihadis and rebels over the weekend in northern Mali in what one analyst described as the largest battleground blow to the shadowy Russian group in years.
(2024-07-30). FBI to conduct 'victim interview' with Trump over assassination attempt. scmp.com FBI officials said they have still not determined a motive for the July 13 attack by 20-year-old gunman Thomas Matthew Crooks.
(2024-07-30). Co-pilot of easyJet flight from London to Lisbon faints, emergency crews called to airport. scmp.com The incident highlights the benefits of having two pilots at a time when the idea of single-pilot operations is being much discussed.
(2024-07-30). Is Mid-Term Polls Only Option Left in Bangladesh? ummid.com In an interview with Indian English daily, The Hindu, Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus suggested that Bangladesh should hold a mid-term election within a 'short time' to overcome the crisis by restoring democracy with a public mandate.
(2024-07-30). Interest rate cuts around the world — Australia should join the gang. independentaustralia.net
(2024-07-30). FBI to conduct 'victim interview' with Donald Trump over assassination attempt. scmp.com FBI officials said they have still not determined a motive for the July 13 attack by 20-year-old gunman Thomas Matthew Crooks.
(2024-07-30). ANTI CORRUPTION DEMO: Beewol, Faiza and Owishemwe granted bail. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Four out of the five peaceful demonstrators in the anti-corruption march who were arrested and remanded on July 23rd, have today been granted Bail by the Nakawa Chief Magistrates Court. A one, Aljab Musinguzi's has not been granted bail due to irregularities in the document presented regarding his residence. Handed …
(2024-07-30). The Prophets of Allah Form the Bedrock of Judiciousness and Noble Moral Conduct, Unlike the Scoffers In France. salaficentre.com In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy. The Noble Prophets of Allah, Among Them the Prophet Isa, Serve as The Cornerstone of Judiciousness, Virtuous Moral conduct, Integrity, Forbearance, And All Other Commendable Attributes. The Contemptuous Ridicule Aimed at The Revered Prophet Isa, peace be upon him, during the Paris Olympics …
(2024-07-30). US, Japan up the ante in the Pacific. ummid.com In a sweeping step to modernise their alliance in the face of mounting security threats in Asia, particularly the South China Sea, US and Japan have announced plans to further the bilateral military cooperation.
(2024-07-30). Muslim women hailed for lowest proportion of female foeticide. ummid.com Brinda Karat, former Member of Parliament, praised the Muslim community for having the lowest proportion of female foeticide…
(2024-07-30). Bangladesh: PM Sheikh Hasina Govt on Trial. ummid.com Never before in the history of Bangladesh (since 1972), in any student uprising, anti-government movement or people's revolt so much blood has been spilt in street violence.
(2024-07-30). Gaza Taught Me to Trust Nothing. ummid.com Gaza taught me to trust nothing. Nothing at all. Gaza taught me human beings are not equal in international covenants. There is the law of the "white man" opposed to the rest of humanity.
(2024-07-30). Is Mid-Term Polls Only Option Left in Bangladesh? ummid.com In an interview with Indian English daily, The Hindu, Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus suggested that Bangladesh should hold a mid-term election within a 'short time' to overcome the crisis by restoring democracy with a public mandate.
(2024-07-30). Airbus Faces UK Criminal Investigation Over Export Control Breaches. devdiscourse.com Airbus is facing a criminal investigation in Britain into potential violations of export control rules involving several of its British entities, the aerospace group stated on Tuesday. The inquiry, mentioned in the firm's half-yearly earnings report, has Airbus fully cooperating with Britain's Revenue and Customs agency (HMRC).
(2024-07-30). Chinese, Thai students sue California massage council for discrimination over English skills. scmp.com The lawsuit alleges the California Massage Therapy Council refused to give certification to Chinese and Thai students, citing concerns about their English proficiency.
(2024-07-30). Iran's President Pezeshkian Sworn In at Parliament. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The swearing-in ceremony for Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian was held at the Parliament on Tuesday, July 30.
(2024-07-30). New labour board tasked to regulate informal sector. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The recently inaugurated Labor Advisory Board (LAB) has been tasked with prioritizing the broadening of decent labor regulations in the informal sector. The informal sector employs up to 80 percent of Uganda's workforce and contributes over 50 percent of the country's economy (ILO 2021). Most Ugandans are informally employed, …
(2024-07-30). Delta Air Lines hires lawyer to seek damages from CrowdStrike, Microsoft over software outage. scmp.com The outage forced Delta to cancel 6,000 flights, potentially costing US$350 million to US$500 million.
(2024-07-30). Royal Academy slammed for anti-Palestine censorship after painting removal. thecanary.co Royal Academicians Jock McFadyen, Rana Begum, Vanessa Jackson, Oona Grimes and Helen Sear are among hundreds of arts professionals condemning the Royal Academy of Arts' anti-Palestine censorship after it removed two artworks from its Young Artists' Summer Show. Royal Academy: stop the Palestine censorship In an open letter published by Artists for Palestine UK, the […] | By
(2024-07-30). Monkey Pox: Uganda, Rwanda and Tanzania put on alert. independent.co.ug Arusha, Tanzania | THE INDEPENDENT | The East African Community (EAC) Secretariat has issued a notice to Uganda and other countries neighboring Burundi and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) regarding an outbreak of Mpox, formerly known as Monkeypox. This alert follows reports from the World Health Organization (WHO) indicating that both Burundi and the …
(2024-07-30). TERRORISM: 36 FDC members sent to Luzira. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A group of 36 members from the opposition Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) Katonga faction have been remanded to Luzira Prison on charges of terrorism. The group, comprising 34 men and 2 women, appeared before the Nakawa Chief Magistrates Court, presided over by Chief Magistrate Elias Kakooza, on Monday. They were …
(2024-07-30). 'White Dudes for Harris' is latest in series of Zoom gatherings backing US vice-president. scmp.com Organisers of the 'white dudes' Zoom expect 100,000 attendees to join a gathering featuring actors Mark Ruffalo, Sean Astin and Mark Hamill.
(2024-07-30). Tragedy in Southport: Dance Event Attack Sparks Violent Protests. devdiscourse.com A large crowd of anti-Muslim protesters clashed with police on Tuesday in a northern English town where three girls were stabbed to death and five other children critically wounded during an attack at a dance event on Monday. Police said they were supporters of the English Defence League which has previously staged often violent demonstrations against Islam.
(2024-07-30). Contradictions and challenges: Lula's controversial approach to international relationships. unitedworldint.com By Tadeo Casteglione Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's foreign policy has been the subject of intense scrutiny and debate since his return to power in 2023. As the leader of Latin America's largest economy and one of the most influential countries in the Global South, the decisions and Lula's positions in the international …
(2024-07-30). New President Reaffirms Iran's Support for Resistance. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The incoming president of Iran, Masoud Pezeshkian, gave an assurance that his administration will spare no effort to support the resistance front and push for Muslim unity in the struggle against the Zionist regime.
(2024-07-30). Few Matters That Suffices Regarding The Virtue of The Prophets. salaficentre.com In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy. ŸàŸÇÿßŸÑ ÿßÿ®ŸÜŸè ÿߟџǟéŸäŸëŸêŸÖŸê: (ŸäŸéŸÉŸÅŸä ŸÅŸä ŸÅŸéÿ∂ŸíŸÑŸêŸáŸÖ Ÿàÿ¥Ÿéÿ±ŸéŸÅŸêŸáŸÖ ÿ&pou…
(2024-07-30). DMPR notes withdrawal of TotalEnergies from offshore blocks. sanews.gov.za DMPR notes withdrawal of TotalEnergies from offshore blocks | The Department of Minerals and Petroleum Resources has expressed confidence that a suitable investor will come on board and "be able to monetise" gas discoveries off the south coast of South Africa. | This after international energy giant, TotalEnergies, announced its withdrawal from offshore Block 11B/12B and 5/6/7. | "The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) notes TotalEnergies' announcement to exit from offshore blocks 11B/12B and 5/6/7. We are confident that a suitable investor will come on board and be able to monetise the gas discove…
(2024-07-30). Cédric Durand: Landscapes of Capital. newleftreview.org A critical engagement with the work of Brett Christophers, whose books—The New Enclosure, Rentier Capitalism, Our Lives in Their Portfolios and The Price Is Wrong—unfold a novel critique of the 'rentier stage' of contemporary capitalism, in the tradition of radical historical geography developed by Lefebvre, Harvey and Davis.
(2024-07-30). Dozens dead as tail end of Typhoon Gaemi lashes China. aljazeera.com Storm has hit China with deadly rain and mudslides, devastating homes, roads and crops.
(2024-07-30). Eastern Cape police lauded for tracing CIT suspects. sanews.gov.za Eastern Cape police lauded for tracing CIT suspects | The provincial head of the police in the Eastern Cape, Major General Mboiki Obed Ngwenya, has welcomed efforts by the Interim Cash-In-Transit (CIT) task team of the Hawks and the provincial Tactical Response Team (TRT) in locating cash-in-transit (CIT) suspects on Monday. | The suspects were located within hours after the incident occurred. | It is alleged that on Monday around 06: 00, an SBV armoured vehicle (AV) from East London, enroute to Stutterheim, was ambushed on the N6 near Macleantown by a number of suspects in a fleet of vehicles. | "It is further…
(2024-07-30). SATIRE: 'Kite,' Report 340 Million Americans Pointing At Sky. theonion.com
(2024-07-30). Transnet forging ahead with reforms. sanews.gov.za Transnet forging ahead with reforms |
(2024-07-30). Will India Remain Secular? ummid.com It (persmission for government employees to join RSS) is not a matter that can be accepted as an official whim or fancy. It has huge constitutional implications putting under a cloud the very nature of the republic.
(2024-07-30). Four Arrested, Ten Detained in Firearm Licensing Bribe Scheme; Far-Right Minister's Policy Under Scrutiny. themedialine.org
(2024-07-30). Russia needs China's market more than China needs Russian gas. scmp.com Despite increased Russian oil and gas imports, China's climate goals and supposed push for lower rates complicate plans for another pipeline.
(2024-07-30). Pakistan to launch home-grown messaging app amid internet disruptions. aljazeera.com Beep Pakistan will, at first, be limited to government communications. But officials say it could be made public.
(2024-07-30). 'White Dudes for Harris' is latest Zoom gathering backing US vice-president. scmp.com Organisers said the three-hour Zoom call attracted 180,000-plus people who donated more than US$3.7 million…
(2024-07-30). Lesson for India in Zulfikar Bhutto's 'Charismatic' Politics. ummid.com Zulfikar Ali Bhutto's presence in history has become even more important today. His leadership has become a symbol of what we in India must avoid…
(2024-07-30). Strong bipartisan backing from the US for the reauthorisation of AGOA. sanews.gov.za Strong bipartisan backing from the US for the reauthorisation of AGOA | South Africa's position at the 21st African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) Forum was to reset and create partnerships with an emphasis on industrialisation, building a capable state and job creation. | "As the dtic [Department of Trade, Industry and Competition] family, we regard the AGOA Forum as a crucial engagement reinforcing the strong economic ties between South Africa and the United States and our African continent," Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau said. | He said the mutually beneficial economic and trade partne…
(2024-07-30). Democrats Label Trump and Vance 'Weird' in New Criticism Strategy. devdiscourse.com Vice President Kamala Harris and her Democratic allies have introduced a new line of criticism against Republicans, branding Donald Trump and his running mate, Ohio Sen. JD Vance, as 'weird.' This strategic labeling focuses on Vance's controversial comments on abortion and political leaders without biological children.
(2024-07-30). 'Shocking revelations': Cong seeks ECI response on discrepancies in voter turnout. ummid.com Terming the reports suggesting discrepancies in the final voter turnouts in at least 79 seats during the 2024 Lok Sabha elections 'shocking', Congress has asked the Election Commission of India to clear the air.
(2024-07-30). 'Shocking revelations': Cong seeks ECI response on discrepancies in voter turnout. ummid.com Terming the reports suggesting discrepancies in the final voter turnouts in at least 79 seats during the 2024 Lok Sabha elections 'shocking', Congress has asked the Election Commission of India to clear the air.
(2024-07-30). KEA UGNEET 2024: Application Edit Link Activated. ummid.com Candidates seeking admission in Medical, Dental, Ayurveda, Unani and Homoeopathy courses through Karnataka UGNEET 2024 can edit their application if they want using 'Application Edit Link; activated on the official website kea.kar.nic.in.
(2024-07-30). HRDN Letter to Members of the European Parliament — 2024-2029 Legislature. fidh.org The Human Rights and Democracy Network (HRDN) brings together 68 civil society organisations united by a vision that human rights and democracy should be placed at the heart of the European Union's internal and external policy agenda. We work together toward an EU which effectively protects human rights at home, and is a force for positive change in the world.
| In a letter addressed to the new legislature of the European parliament that is taking office at a time of growing global (…) | – |
(2024-07-30). Journey to the Past: A Deep Dive into Palaeontology. devdiscourse.com Melbourne, Jul 30 (The Conversation) — Palaeontologists study fossils to uncover the Earth's ancient history. They work in various roles, from researchers and lecturers to museum curators and science communicators.
(2024-07-30). Olympic Triumphs and Troubles: A Rollercoaster Day in Paris. devdiscourse.com Simone Biles, the most decorated gymnast of all time, secured her fifth Olympic gold in the women's team final on Tuesday, reinforcing her status as one of the world's top athletes. This victory marks a triumphant return after her withdrawal from the Tokyo Olympics three years ago.
(2024-07-30). Amid MidEast Tensions, Putin Keeps Pot Boiling With US: Russian Warships In America's Backyard Again. hindustantimes.com In a fresh dare to the United States, Russian warships arrived in Havana, Cuba, on July 27. According to Reuters, the Russian naval group consists of patrol ship Neustrahimiy, training vessel Smolniy, and support vessels. The Russian warships, all from the Baltic Fleet, are expected to stay docked in Cuba's port of Havana until July 30. This is the second arrival of Russian warships in Cuba in over a month. Meanwhile, the US Northern Command said "Russia's deployments in the Atlantic pose no direct threat or concern to the United States."
(2024-07-30). Protests erupt in Venezuela as opposition alleges election was stolen. aljazeera.com Demonstrations erupted over the victory declared for Nicolas Maduro in the disputed presidential election.
(2024-07-30). TotalEnergies takes over Uganda's Bujagali Power Dam. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | French energy giant TotalEnergies announced on Tuesday the expansion of its renewables portfolio with new deals in Africa. The energy company bought 100% of SN Power, a subsidiary of Norwegian renewable energy company Scatec, the company said in a statement. SN Power, in partnership with Norfund and British International …
(2024-07-30). Just Stop Oil just redecorated Heathrow in a pleasing shade of orange. thecanary.co Two Just Stop Oil supporters have painted the departure boards at Heathrow Airport. Just Stop Oil is working with groups internationally under the Oil Kills banner to demand governments establish a fossil fuel treaty, to end the extraction and burning of oil, gas and coal by 2030. Just Stop Oil: redecorating Heathrow At around 8: 35am […] | By
(2024-07-30). FIDH calls on the International Olympic Committee to address human rights violations in Palestine. fidh.org
(2024-07-30). Muslims asked to develop Mosque land to ward off speculaters. independent.co.ug Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Muslim leaders in Luwero District have been urged to develop land at their mosques to prevent encroachment and illegal sales. Numerous mosques in the district are entangled in land disputes, with land being encroached upon, grabbed, and sold illegally by some leaders. One notable case involves Nalweweta Mosque, where …
(2024-07-30). McDonald's sales fall globally for first time in over three years. aljazeera.com McDonald's CEO Chris Kempczinski says low-income consumers eating at home and finding other ways to economise.
(2024-07-30). The Heat: U.S. Politics. america.cgtn.com
(2024-07-30). DTE Maha Post SSC Diploma 2024 Round 1 Option Form – Direct Link. ummid.com Directorate of Technical Education (DTE Maharashtra) has started through its official website poly24.dtemaharashtra.gov.in from Friday July 26, 2024 CAP Round 1 Option Form filling and confirmation for admission in First Year Post SSC Diploma Technical Courses in different polytechnic courses for the year 2024-25.
(2024-07-30). Venezuela asks 7 LatAm countries to withdraw diplomatic staff. independent.co.ug CARACAS | Xinhua | Venezuela on Monday called on the governments of Argentina, Chile, Costa Rica, Peru, Panama, the Dominican Republic and Uruguay to withdraw their diplomatic staff accredited in the country. The measure, announced in an official statement released by the Venezuelan Foreign Ministry, also calls for withdrawing Venezuelan diplomatic staff accredited in those …
(2024-07-30). Labour just broke a major election pledge. No, NOT the one about austerity. thecanary.co Not even a month in, and the Labour Party has already been breaking pledges it made prior to the 4 July general election. No, not the promise about austerity; that one was obviously going to go as soon as Rachel Reeves got into 11 Downing Street. It's another promise — but it's a biggie, too. […] | By
(2024-07-30). Does the plastics industry support waste pickers? It's complicated. grist.org Around the world, an estimated
(2024-07-30). Feeling the heat: Capitalism and global warming. links.org.au Marty Hart-Landsberg — Global carbon dioxide emissions (the main cause of global warming) continue to rise. Yet, we have seen only modest attempts to bring emissions down.
(2024-07-30). Andy Murray's Tearful Triumph in Paris: Olympic Dream Lives On. devdiscourse.com Andy Murray was in tears on his chair after he and British partner Dan Evans saved two match points to secure victory in their second-round doubles match at the Paris Olympics, prolonging Murray's career by at least one more match.
(2024-07-30). FBI to conduct 'victim interview' with Donald Trump over assassination attempt. scmp.com FBI officials said they have still not determined a motive for the July 13 attack by 20-year-old gunman Thomas Matthew Crooks.
(2024-07-30). Paris 2024: Ugandan swimmer Muzito to miss semis despite breaking national record. independent.co.ug Paris, France | THE INDEPENDENT | Ugandan swimmer Gloria Anna Muzito finished eighth in the women's 100m freestyle preliminaries at the Paris 2024 Olympics on Tuesday in a new national record of 55.95 seconds. Despite her efforts, she did not qualify for the semi-finals. The 21-year-old faced stiff competition in one of the toughest heats, which …
(2024-07-30). Gaza Holding Most Prominent Flag of Islam: Ayatollah Khamenei. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei praised the people of Gaza for carrying the most prominent flag of Islam at the present time.
(2024-07-30). Turkey's Parliament Approves Controversial Stray Dog Shelter Law. devdiscourse.com Turkey's parliament approved a law on Tuesday to round up millions of stray dogs and place them in shelters, a plan that has alarmed animal lovers who advocate for a mass neutering campaign as a better alternative. The legislation, backed by President Tayyip Erdogan's ruling AK party, mandates municipalities to remove strays from the streets and house them in shelters. Aggressive dogs or those with untreatable diseases would be euthanized.
(2024-07-30). Bangladesh: Crackdown on students was brutal, overkill. ummid.com The helms of affairs of government and security agencies in Bangladesh during the rage of countrywide student protests in the last seven days, in panic, overreacted.
(2024-07-30). Bangladesh: PM Sheikh Hasina Govt on Trial. ummid.com Never before in the history of Bangladesh (since 1972), in any student uprising, anti-government movement or people's revolt so much blood has been spilt in street violence.
(2024-07-30). Chinese, Thai students sue California massage council for discrimination over English skills. scmp.com The lawsuit alleges the California Massage Therapy Council refused to give certification to Chinese and Thai students, citing concerns about their English proficiency.
(2024-07-30). Russia: Human rights lawyer Grigory Vaypan labelled as "foreign agent". fidh.org
(2024-07-30). 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.
(2024-07-30). KEA UGNEET 2024: Application Edit Link Activated. ummid.com Candidates seeking admission in Medical, Dental, Ayurveda, Unani and Homoeopathy courses through Karnataka UGNEET 2024 can edit their application if they want using 'Application Edit Link; activated on the official website kea.kar.nic.in.
(2024-07-30). Bangladesh: Crackdown on students was brutal, overkill. ummid.com The helms of affairs of government and security agencies in Bangladesh during the rage of countrywide student protests in the last seven days, in panic, overreacted.
(2024-07-30). Why are conservatives claiming Google is covering up the shooting of Trump? aljazeera.com Autocomplete 'anomalies' were not the result of any manual action, the tech giant says.
(2024-07-30). New UK government cuts billions of pounds of spending to fix 'unsustainable' finances. scmp.com Finance minister Rachel Reeves announces spending cuts of US$7 billion, pencils in further cuts of US$10.4 billion and hints at tax rises.
(2024-07-30). 'A matter of life and death': How disaster response endangers US farmworkers. grist.org When Hurricane Idalia struck Florida last summer, a tree fell straight through a trailer occupied by a migrant-farmworker family in Hamilton County. They couldn't afford to move, even temporarily, so the family of six just picked up the things they could salvage and continued to live around the rotting tree. | "It was indescribable," said Victoria Gómez de la Torre. | When Gómez de la Torre, who is a program supervisor at the Alachua Multi-County Migrant Education Program, visited the family to deliver food and supplies after the storm, she spotted swaths of the trailer's floor missing. The front door knob was…
(2024-07-30). Protests in Venezuela against Maduro spread, opposition says it has proof it won election. scmp.com As thousands of people demonstrated across Venezuela, opposition leader Maria Corina Machado said the country's opposition has 73.2 per cent of the voting tallies from Sunday's election.
(2024-07-30). Philippines and U.S. Reinforce Ties Amid Maritime Tensions with China. devdiscourse.com Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr told U.S. cabinet secretaries Antony Blinken and Lloyd Austin on Tuesday that regular engagements between Manila and Washington were needed to ensure 'agile' responses to his country's maritime tensions with China. Ties between Washington and its treaty ally Manila have dramatically improved since Marcos replaced Rodrigo Duterte, who was openly hostile to the U.S. and attempted to bring his country closer to China during his six-year term.
(2024-07-30). ANTI-CORRUPTION MARCH: Activists petition UHRC over sodomy allegations. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Human rights activists have approached the Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) seeking justice for alleged victims of sodomy in police custody during the recent anti-corruption demonstrations. The allegations first emerged when activist and cartoonist Jim Spire Ssentongo shared a post on X (formerly Twitter), claiming that some demonstrators who …
(2024-07-30). US Anti-Muslim Incidents Surge 70% in First Half of 2024 amid Gaza War. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Anti-Muslim and anti-Palestinian incidents in the United States surged by 70% in the first half of 2024, according to the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR).
(2024-07-30). Bethlehem's Moravian Church settlement added to list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. whyy.org
(2024-07-30). Southport stabbing: What we know about the victims and suspect. aljazeera.com
(2024-07-30). London Schoolgirl Shines at European Girls' Olympiad for Team India. devdiscourse.com Aanya Goyal, a 17-year-old schoolgirl from London, has achieved an impressive feat by securing a silver medal for Team India in the European Girls' Olympiad in Informatics (EGOI) in the Netherlands. The Indian squad celebrated its best performance ever, winning two bronze medals and one honourable mention at the event.
(2024-07-30). Iran's 4-Month Oil Sales Hit $15.7 Billion: IRICA Chief. tn.ai TEHRAN, Jul. 29 (MNA) — Iran exported $15.7 billion of oil overseas in the first four months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21 to July 22, 2024), the head of the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA) said.
(2024-07-30). Security Forces Protect Haitian PM Amid Hospital Gunfire. devdiscourse.com Security officers had to discharge their firearms Monday to secure the safe exit of Haitian Prime Minister Gary Conille from a hospital in Port-au-Prince, according to the prime minister's office.
(2024-07-30). Kamala Harris Set to Announce VP Pick Amid Campaign Surge. devdiscourse.com July 30 (Reuters) – Kamala Harris is poised to announce her choice for vice president as soon as Monday, following which she will kick off a multi-state battleground tour with her selected running mate, according to two sources close to the planning on Tuesday.
(2024-07-30). MCC NEET UG 2024 Counselling Schedule released, Registration from Aug 14. ummid.com The Medical Counseling Committee (MCC) under Directorate General of Health Services, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, has published on its official website mcc.nic.in the MCC NEET UG Counselling Schedule for the year 2024-25 (NEET UG 2024 Counselling Date and Time).
(2024-07-30). Amid Olympics, France Minister Sent Letter With Deadly 'Plague' Disease Traces, After Train Attack. hindustantimes.com
(2024-07-30). Climate activists want a seat at the table when it comes to PGW's budget. The city has a proposal to prevent that. whyy.org This story is part of the From the Poconos to the Jersey Shore to the mouth of the Delaware Bay, what do you want to know about climate change? What would you like us to cover?
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(2024-07-30). OpenAI rolls-out SearchGPT. ummid.com Microsoft backed OpenAI which stormed the internet space last January entered the Google search market launching its own AI powered 'SearchGPT'.
(2024-07-30). Exclusive: the Public Order Act versus the activists — with Labour hiding in the background. thecanary.co "They're trying to bully us into submission to scare us out of doing the right thing, to allow them to do the wrong thing." — Tracey, Insulate Britain This is part two of a three-part series. You can read part one here. At the Conservative Party conference in October 2021 Priti Patel announced a number […] | By
(2024-07-30). The Paris Olympics: What Happens When The Circus Leaves Town? whyy.org The Olympics bring a burst of excitement to host cities, but in places like Rio de Janeiro, Sochi, and Atlanta, they often leave behind a legacy of displacement, worker exploitation, and blighted infrastructure. In Paris, will the 2024 games be any different?
(2024-07-30). RS Chair flags 'commercialisation of coaching' after students' deaths. ummid.com Rajya Shabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar Monday expressed concerns over commercialisation of education as he announced a short duration discussion in the Parliament's upper house over the deaths of UPSC coaching centre students in Delhi.
(2024-07-30). Olympic men's triathlon postponed due to high pollution levels in Seine. aljazeera.com Organisers say race is postponed to Wednesday and blame excessive pollution in river on heavy rains.
(2024-07-30). France: Train network vandalized hours before Olympics 2024 opening. ummid.com France's high-speed rail network has been vandalised affecting over eight lakh people hours before Olympics 2024 inauguration ceremony Friday.
(2024-07-30). Unsurprising victory of the the Rwanda Patriotic Front in recent elections: A political jolt needed to restore democracy. fidh.org
(2024-07-30). Ex-BBC news anchor Huw Edwards charged with making indecent images of children. scmp.com Edwards was charged on June 26 and has been bailed to appear at London's Westminster Magistrates' Court on Wednesday, police said.
(2024-07-30). 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.
(2024-07-30). Wanted killer of Ndiga Clan leader faces 17 more murder offences. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Fugitive Lujja Tabula, wanted for the murder of Ndiga clan leader Eng. Daniel Bbosa now faces 17 additional murder charges after police recovered 17 human skulls at his shrine in Mpigi district on Monday afternoon. Eng. Bbosa was shot dead on February 25, 2024, in Kikandwa village, Lungujja, Rubaga Division, …
(2024-07-30). Olympics 2024 inaugural 'disgraceful' even for Donald Trump. ummid.com The row over the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics ceases to die, and the latest to join its criticism is former American President Donald Trump.
(2024-07-30). RS Chair flags 'commercialisation of coaching' after students' deaths. ummid.com Rajya Shabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar Monday expressed concerns over commercialisation of education as he announced a short duration discussion in the Parliament's upper house over the deaths of UPSC coaching centre students in Delhi.
(2024-07-30). Rand Water concludes month-long maintenance project. sanews.gov.za Rand Water concludes month-long maintenance project |
(2024-07-30). Labour's winter fuel payment cut WILL kill thousands this winter. thecanary.co A new government, but the same old callous austerity agenda. The stark "heating or eating" dilemma is about to get much worse for millions of older Britons. Because, less than a month in and the new Labour Party government is already making brutal cuts to welfare. First in the firing line are millions of pensioners […] | By
(2024-07-30). Rebecca Lossin: The Multiple Gaze. newleftreview.org Resisting the erasure of working-class life in the American rust belt, the critical photography of LaToya Ruby Frazier combines intimate portraiture with representations of capital's flight. Rebecca Lossin reflects on MoMA's recent retrospective of her work—and on the cultural politics of documentary image-making in an age saturated with the visual.
(2024-07-30). Social Department reaffirms its commitment to protecting children from trafficking. sanews.gov.za Social Department reaffirms its commitment to protecting children from trafficking | The Department of Social Development (DSD) has reaffirmed its commitment to combating human trafficking, focusing on the protection of children as the world commemorates World Day Against Trafficking in Persons. | This year's theme focuses on leaving no child behind in the fight against human trafficking. | The World Day Against Trafficking in Persons is observed annually on 30 July to raise awareness about human trafficking and to promote and protect the rights of trafficking victims. | The department has since taken the time to…
(2024-07-30). How colleges can become 'living labs' for combating climate change. grist.org At the end of a semester that presaged one of the hottest summers on record, the students in associate professor Michael Sheridan's business class were pitching proposals to cut waste and emissions on their campus and help turn it into a vehicle for fighting climate change. | Flanking a giant whiteboard at the front of the classroom, members of the team campaigning to build a solar canopy on a SUNY New Paltz parking lot delivered their pitch. The sunbaked lot near the athletic center was an ideal spot for a shaded solar panel structure, they said, a conduit for solar energy that could curb the campus's relianc…
(2024-07-30). Climate Scientists Dishonestly Cherry-Pick Wildfires to Push a Climate Crisis! wattsupwiththat.com Egregious cherry-picking by alarmist climate scientists attempts to delude the public into believing that a slight increase in wildfire burnt acres can be blamed on rising CO2.
(2024-07-30). After Gen-Z protested in force, Uganda is now arresting opposition politicians. thecanary.co Uganda authorities have charged 36 members of the 'FDC' opposition party with "terrorism" after they were deported from neighbouring Kenya. Representatives have denounced the government's actions as a "witch hunt". Uganda: a 'witch hunt' against the FDC The members of the Forum for Democratic Change party (FDC) were arrested in Kenya. Ugandan authorities charged them […] | By
(2024-07-30). Schools shut in Pune, Mumbai on red alert as heavy rains lash Maharashtra. ummid.com Local administration announced a day's off, holiday, in schools and colleges in Pune on Friday July 26, 2024 whereas Mumbai is put on red alert as heavy rains disrupted normal life in various parts of Maharashtra.
(2024-07-30). Bibi at His Best is Too Little, Too Late. themedialine.org
(2024-07-30). France: Train network vandalized hours before Olympics 2024 opening. ummid.com France's high-speed rail network has been vandalised affecting over eight lakh people hours before Olympics 2024 inauguration ceremony Friday.
(2024-07-30). KCET 2024 First Round Seat Allotment Schedule Published. ummid.com Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) has published on its official website cetonline.karnataka.gov.in the First Round Seat Allotment Schedule or First Round Seat Allotment Activity for Karnataka UGCET 2024 counselling underway for admission in Engineering, Architecture, Agriculture, Veterinary, Pharmacy and other courses.
(2024-07-30). Govs. Shapiro, Whitmer stump for Kamala Harris in Montgomery County. whyy.org
(2024-07-30). Corporate media attempts to override Venezuelan elections. thecanary.co The corporate media has closed ranks with the US government in an attempt to override Venezuela's election, which took place on 28 July. Incumbent Chavista Nicolás Maduro won the presidential race with 51.2% of the vote, while the main opposition candidate Edmundo González received 44.2%. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said he had "serious […] | By
(2024-07-30). Belarus: Stop the execution of Rico Krieger. fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH), Viasna and the undersigned organizations call on the Belarusian authorities to stop the execution of German national Rico Krieger, sentenced to death in Belarus on 24 June 2024.
Paris, 22 July 2024. On 24 June, German national Rico Krieger was sentenced to death by firing squad by the Minsk Regional Court in a secretive trial. As reported by Human Rights Center Viasna, Krieger, a former employee of the German Red Cross, was inter alia (…) | – |
(2024-07-30). Commemorate F-15E Strike Eagle's Historic Drone Hunt With This Galaga-Inspired T-Shirt. twz.com
(2024-07-30). UN Security Council Lifts Arms Embargo on Central African Republic. devdiscourse.com The UN Security Council on Tuesday officially ended an arms embargo on the Central African Republic (CAR). The decision, while largely symbolic, was welcomed by the CAR government as a vote of confidence in their efforts to end over a decade of intercommunal conflict.
(2024-07-30). Air New Zealand scraps 2030 carbon emissions target. aljazeera.com Flag carrier says it is unable to achieve target due to lack of newer fuel-efficient aircraft and alternative jet fuels.
(2024-07-30). Fund members urged to get financial advice on pension fund withdrawals. sanews.gov.za Fund members urged to get financial advice on pension fund withdrawals | With the President signing into law the Pension Funds Amendment Act (31 of 2024), National Treasury has urged fund members to seek trustworthy financial advice to consider the implications for withdrawals from the savings component. | "Fund members should also note that administration costs and tax at marginal rates will be deducted from such withdrawals. Members will lose out on all related future growth and the retirement benefit originally intended for those funds," National Treasury said on Tuesday. | The signing into law of the Pension…
(2024-07-30). Walden Bello — Fascism is at the gates. How should we counter it? links.org.au Walden Bello — Two recent events have shattered complacency about the specter of a fascist takeover globally that a number of us have been warning about for some time now. This has made many progressives and liberals fear that the enemy is at the gates.
(2024-07-30). Minuto a minuto del asedio israelí contra la Franja de Gaza. telesurtv.net En varios países continúan realizándose actividades para expresar apoyo al pueblo palestino y condenar el genocidio que comete Israel.
(2024-07-30). Oriente Medio en crisis. radiohc.cu La tensión ha escalado notablemente en el Oriente Medio luego del reciente ataque con un cohete contra los Altos del Golán, territorio ocupado por Israel, que mató a 12 niños e hirió a unos 30 más cuando se encontraban en un estadio de fútbol.
(2024-07-30). Minuto a minuto del asedio israelí contra la Franja de Gaza. telesurtv.net En varios países continúan realizándose actividades para expresar apoyo al pueblo palestino y condenar el genocidio que comete Israel.
(2024-07-30). Declaración de la Casa de las Américas. cubadebate.cu La mayoría del pueblo venezolano votó por Nicolás Maduro, el heredero del Comandante Chávez. Y votó por la continuidad de la Revolución Bolivariana, por la paz y la justicia social. Sin embargo, el espíritu de Monroe sigue vivo y activo en Nuestra América. Aquel "nuevo fascismo envalentonado y eufórico" que denunciamos el pasado mes de junio reaparece.
(2024-07-30). Pueblo pinareño recibe a sus subcampeones nacionales. cubadebate.cu El equipo Vegueros de Pinar del Río fue recibido por su pueblo y máximas autoridades de esa provincia. El agasajo incluyó el recorrido por los distintos municipios de la geografía vueltabajera. Los pinareños, aunque no subieron a lo más alto del podio, alcanzaron la plata, luego de que ocuparan el lugar 14 en el pasado campeonato.
(2024-07-30). Venezuela: °Maduro Presidente! globalizacion.ca La realidad tiene cabeza dura y quien la niega puede acabar en un estado de confusià≤n. | Así podríamos resumir el resultado de las elecciones presidenciales en Venezuela (31 en 25 años) que vieron la victoria y confirmación de Nicolás Maduro…
(2024-07-30). Venezuela: °Maduro Presidente! globalizacion.ca La realidad tiene cabeza dura y quien la niega puede acabar en un estado de confusià≤n. | Así podríamos resumir el resultado de las elecciones presidenciales en Venezuela (31 en 25 años) que vieron la victoria y confirmación de Nicolás Maduro…
(2024-07-30). Convocan a X Congreso de Patología Clínica. radiohc.cu La Habana, 30 julio (RHC) La Sociedad Cubana de Patología Clínica convoca a participar en el X Congreso de Patología Clínica y el IV Congreso Latinoamericano de Tecnólogos de Laboratorio Clínico, que tendrá como sede el Hotel Parque Central de La Habana, entre los días 25 al 28 de septiembre.
(2024-07-30). Evento Experiencia y Tradiciones mostrará cultura campesina de Cuba. radiohc.cu Ciego de àÅvila, 30 julio (RHC) El Evento Internacional Experiencia y Tradiciones Caracol 2024, que sesionará en octubre próximo en Cayo Coco, al norte de esta provincia de Cuba, escogió como uno de los espacios naturales para las actividades, el sitio La Gàºira.
(2024-07-30). Confrontación entre gobierno de Milei y organizaciones populares por alimentos retenidos. radiohc.cu Desde hace meses hay un enfrentamiento entre el gobierno de Argentina y organizaciones sociales, ante la retención por el ejecutivo que preside Javier Milei de alimentos para los comedores populares, que atienden a las personas más necesitadas, una cifra que se ha elevado ante el sostenido deterioro de las condiciones de vida de los argentinos.
(2024-07-30). ONU reclama más esfuerzos y su colaboración frente a trata de niños. radiohc.cu Naciones Unidas, 30 julio (RHC) El secretario general de la ONU, António Guterres, reclamó hoy más esfuerzos y colaboración contra la trata de personas, en particular de los niños, que representan la tercera parte de las víctimas de ese flagelo.
(2024-07-30). A 65 años de nexos, Sri Lanka y Cuba por más vínculos>. radiohc.cu La Habana, 30 jul (RHC) Sri Lanka y Cuba celebraron este 29 de julio, 65 años de nexos diplomáticos con el cometido de fortalecer los vínculos bilaterales en varios sectores más allá de la distancia que separan a ambas naciones.
(2024-07-30). Estrategias científicas enfocan soberanía alimentaria en provincia cubana. radiohc.cu Camagàºey, 30 julio (RHC) Ante el impacto del cambio climático y con el propósito de lograr sostenibilidad en la producción de alimentos entidades agramontinas buscan estrategias, que permiten dar pasos con en el propósito de llegar a la tan ansiada soberanía alimentaria que tanto necesita el país.
(2024-07-30). Cuba rinde honores a mártires de la Revolución. radiohc.cu La Habana, 30 jul (RHC) Cuba rinde honores hoy a más de 20 mil mà rtires que cayeron luchando contra la tiranía de Fulgencio Batista (1952-1958), en la última etapa de su gesta libertaria, victoriosa el 1 de enero de 1959.
(2024-07-30). Comunidad internacional saluda victoria de Sheinbaum en México. telesurtv.net Xiomara Castro dijo que acordó con Sheinbaum "trabajar juntas por la unidad de Latinoamérica y el Caribe".
(2024-07-30). Trabajadores de telecomunicaciones rechazan ley de medios en Uruguay. telesurtv.net Los Diputados acordaron que el documento será nuevamente analizado después del 30 de junio.
(2024-07-30). Comunidad internacional saluda victoria de Sheinbaum en México. telesurtv.net Xiomara Castro dijo que acordó con Sheinbaum "trabajar juntas por la unidad de Latinoamérica y el Caribe".
(2024-07-30). Unesco advierte sobre deterioro acelerado de los océanos desde 2003. telesurtv.net La directora del ente, Audrey Azoulay, manifestó que factores como "temperatura, acidificación, nivel del mar: están sonando todas las alarmas".
(2024-07-30). Venezuela denuncia campaña mediática internacional para desconocer procesos electorales. telesurtv.net Jorge Rodríguez advirtió a la ultraderecha que no se permitirá la vulneración de la paz venezolana.
(2024-07-30). Líder mapuche Héctor Llaitul inicia huelga de hambre en prisión. telesurtv.net A través de un comunicado, Llaitul exigió la nulidad del juicio y que los recursos presentados hace unas semanas sean revisados por la Corte Suprema.
(2024-07-30). Eleva a 22 el número de muertos por inundaciones en Sudáfrica. telesurtv.net Las graves inundaciones han afectado casas que han sido arrasadas por las aguas del temporal, así como carreteras anegadas y árboles arrancados de raíz.
(2024-07-30). Docentes universitarios realizan paro nacional en Argentina. telesurtv.net Si no encuentran una respuesta satisfactoria, los manifestantes han declarado que existen posibilidades de que la semana próxima vayan nuevamente al paro.
(2024-07-30). Venezuela denuncia campaña mediática internacional para desconocer procesos electorales. telesurtv.net Jorge Rodríguez advirtió a la ultraderecha que no se permitirá la vulneración de la paz venezolana.
(2024-07-30). López Obrador asegura que continuará investigación del caso Ayotzinapa. telesurtv.net El presidente destacó que "bajo ninguna circunstancia se va a cerrar el caso".
(2024-07-30). López Obrador asegura que continuará investigación del caso Ayotzinapa. telesurtv.net El presidente destacó que "bajo ninguna circunstancia se va a cerrar el caso".
(2024-07-30). Eleva a 22 el número de muertos por inundaciones en Sudáfrica. telesurtv.net Las graves inundaciones han afectado casas que han sido arrasadas por las aguas del temporal, así como carreteras anegadas y árboles arrancados de raíz.
(2024-07-30). Ataque ucraniano deja tres heridos en Bélgorod, Rusia. telesurtv.net Hace solo dos días esta región rusa registró otro ataque que cobró la vida del subjefe del municipio de Korochanski.
(2024-07-30). Gobierno colombiano y la Segunda Marquetalia inician diálogos de paz. telesurtv.net Las partes firmantes, representadas por el consejero comisionado de paz de Colombia, Otty Patiño, e Iván Márquez, exnegociador de los diálogos que condujeron al acuerdo de paz de 2016 de las disidencias de las FARC.
(2024-07-30). Unesco advierte sobre deterioro acelerado de los océanos desde 2003. telesurtv.net La directora del ente, Audrey Azoulay, manifestó que factores como "temperatura, acidificación, nivel del mar: están sonando todas las alarmas".
(2024-07-30). Ataque ucraniano deja tres heridos en Bélgorod, Rusia. telesurtv.net Hace solo dos días esta región rusa registró otro ataque que cobró la vida del subjefe del municipio de Korochanski.
(2024-07-30). EE.UU. anuncia que limita las solicitudes de asilo en la frontera. telesurtv.net Su entrada en vigor se producirá cuando el número de cruces en la frontera supere los 2.500 diarios durante una semana.
(2024-07-30). Encuesta: 88,2 % de peruanos desaprueban desempeño de Dina Boluarte. telesurtv.net El informe refleja que un 81,2 por ciento considera que Boluarte debería dejar "cuanto antes" su cargo.
(2024-07-30). Líder mapuche Héctor Llaitul inicia huelga de hambre en prisión. telesurtv.net A través de un comunicado, Llaitul exigió la nulidad del juicio y que los recursos presentados hace unas semanas sean revisados por la Corte Suprema.
(2024-07-30). Trabajadores de telecomunicaciones rechazan ley de medios en Uruguay. telesurtv.net Los Diputados acordaron que el documento será nuevamente analizado después del 30 de junio.
(2024-07-30). Encuesta: 88,2 % de peruanos desaprueban desempeño de Dina Boluarte. telesurtv.net El informe refleja que un 81,2 por ciento considera que Boluarte debería dejar "cuanto antes" su cargo.
(2024-07-30). Docentes universitarios realizan paro nacional en Argentina. telesurtv.net Si no encuentran una respuesta satisfactoria, los manifestantes han declarado que existen posibilidades de que la semana próxima vayan nuevamente al paro.
(2024-07-30). Presidente Maduro alerta sobre violencia de la extrema derecha. telesurtv.net El mandatario le expresó al pueblo venezolano que es necesario cuidar la paz.
(2024-07-30). Presidente Maduro alerta sobre violencia de la extrema derecha. telesurtv.net El mandatario le expresó al pueblo venezolano que es necesario cuidar la paz.
(2024-07-30). Gobierno colombiano y la Segunda Marquetalia inician diálogos de paz. telesurtv.net Las partes firmantes, representadas por el consejero comisionado de paz de Colombia, Otty Patiño, e Iván Márquez, exnegociador de los diálogos que condujeron al acuerdo de paz de 2016 de las disidencias de las FARC.
(2024-07-30). EE.UU. anuncia que limita las solicitudes de asilo en la frontera. telesurtv.net Su entrada en vigor se producirá cuando el número de cruces en la frontera supere los 2.500 diarios durante una semana.
(2024-07-30). Sonado triunfo de dupla de Cuba ante favorita de Brasil en voli de playa de París-2024. radiohc.cu La Habana, 30 jul (RHC).- La dupla masculina cubana de voleibol de Jorge Luis Alayo y Noslen Díaz sigue mostrando un gran nivel en los Juegos Olímpicos de París y este martes alcanzó su segundo triunfo ante una de las mejores duplas del mundo, la de los brasileños Andre y George.
(2024-07-30). 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.
(2024-07-30). 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.
(2024-07-30). Militares franceses en Ucrania serán blanco legítimo para tropas rusas. telesurtv.net Canciller Lavrov se reúne con su homólogo congoleño en Oyo, tras comenzar este lunes una gira por África para reforzar los vínculos de Rusia en el continente.
(2024-07-30). Militares franceses en Ucrania serán blanco legítimo para tropas rusas. telesurtv.net Canciller Lavrov se reúne con su homólogo congoleño en Oyo, tras comenzar este lunes una gira por África para reforzar los vínculos de Rusia en el continente.
(2024-07-30). Presidente Maduro conversa con mandataria electa de México. telesurtv.net Ambas autoridades ratificaron los lazos de hermandad entre México y Venezuela, así como su disposición en fortalecer la Celac.
(2024-07-30). Presidente Maduro conversa con mandataria electa de México. telesurtv.net Ambas autoridades ratificaron los lazos de hermandad entre México y Venezuela, así como su disposición en fortalecer la Celac.
(2024-07-30). Fijan en Bolivia fechas tentativas de elecciones judiciales. radiohc.cu La Habana, 30 jul (RHC) El Tribunal Supremo Electoral (TSE) de Bolivia considera hoy como fechas tentativas de las elecciones judiciales el 22 de diciembre del año en curso y el 12 de enero de 2025, afirmó una fuente oficial.
(2024-07-30). Sesiona reunión de estudios de Finanzas y Precios y la ONAT. radiohc.cu La Habana, 30 julio (RHC) Con el objetivo de analizar las proyecciones aprobadas por el Gobierno para corregir distorsiones y reimpulsar la economía, sesiona en esta capital hasta el 2 de agosto, una reunión del Ministerio de Finanzas y Precios (MFP) y la Oficina Nacional de la Administración Tributaria (ONAT).
(2024-07-30). Marcharán en Argentina por niño desaparecido. radiohc.cu La Habana, 30 jul (RHC) Integrantes de organizaciones sociales y de derechos humanos realizarán hoy una marcha en la provincia argentina de Corrientes para exigir la aparición de Loan Peña, un niño de cinco años cuyo paradero se desconoce desde hace 47 días.
(2024-07-30). Presidente iraní: Será prioridad fortalecer las relaciones con Cuba. radiohc.cu La Habana, 30 jul (RHC) "Será una prioridad fortalecer las relaciones con Cuba", afirmó el Presidente de la República Islámica de Irán, Masud Pezeshkian, al recibir, en la tarde de este lunes, al miembro del Buró Político y primer ministro, Manuel Marrero Cruz…
(2024-07-30). Inundación de una mina de carbón en China deja tres muertos. telesurtv.net La tragedia tuvo lugar el pasado sábado alrededor de las 17H00, cuando diez trabajadores se encontraban en la zona afectada. Dos lograron escapar por sus propios medios, dejando a ocho atrapados.
(2024-07-30). Venezuela y China muestran sintonía en agenda bilateral. telesurtv.net La visita es una invitación del ministro chino de Relaciones Exteriores, Wang Yi, miembro del Buró Político del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de China.
(2024-07-30). Autoridades dominicanas colocan a 25 provincias en alerta verde. telesurtv.net El COE aumenta 14 provincias y al Distrito Nacional en alerta amarilla debido a una masa de aire húmeda dejada por una onda tropical en el país caribeño.
(2024-07-30). Venezuela y China muestran sintonía en agenda bilateral. telesurtv.net La visita es una invitación del ministro chino de Relaciones Exteriores, Wang Yi, miembro del Buró Político del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de China.
(2024-07-30). Inundación de una mina de carbón en China deja tres muertos. telesurtv.net La tragedia tuvo lugar el pasado sábado alrededor de las 17H00, cuando diez trabajadores se encontraban en la zona afectada. Dos lograron escapar por sus propios medios, dejando a ocho atrapados.
(2024-07-30). Autoridades dominicanas colocan a 25 provincias en alerta verde. telesurtv.net El COE aumenta 14 provincias y al Distrito Nacional en alerta amarilla debido a una masa de aire húmeda dejada por una onda tropical en el país caribeño.
(2024-07-30). Fuerzas revolucionarias y chavistas tomarán calles de Venezuela. radiohc.cu La Habana, 30 jul (RHC) Las fuerzas revolucionarias y chavistas saldrán hoy en Caracas y en los estados de Venezuela a defender el triunfo electoral del presidente electo Nicolás Maduro, quien ganó las elecciones con el 51,20 por ciento de los votos.
(2024-07-30). Actualizan política para la comercialización e importación de vehículos. radiohc.cu La Habana, 30 jul (RHC) La importación directa, por parte de personas naturales, de ciclomotores y motocicletas de motores de combustión interna o híbrida de baja cilindrada, tanto por las vías de pasajeros como por envíos, así como la de triciclos eléctricos con capacidad superior a dos plazas o con capacidad de carga,…
(2024-07-30). Agencias VNA y Prensa Latina proyectan acciones conjuntas. radiohc.cu La Habana, 30 julio (RHC) Directivos de la Agencia Vietnamita de Noticias (VNA) y de Prensa Latina sostuvieron hoy un encuentro en esta capital en el cual proyectaron nuevas acciones conjuntas, como parte de la histórica relación existente entre ambos medios de comunicación.
(2024-07-30). Cuba reitera tolerancia cero ante la trata de personas. radiohc.cu La Habana, 30 julio (RHC) El ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba reiteró hoy la intolerancia del Gobierno ante la trata de personas, delito internacional de lesa humanidad y violatorio de los derechos humanos.
(2024-07-30). Venezuela acogerá la Serie del Caribe en el año 2026. telesurtv.net La lista de sedes por año quedaría de la siguiente forma: Mexicali 2025, Venezuela 2026, Hermosillo 2027, República Dominicana 2028 y Puerto Rico 2029.
(2024-07-30). Irán inicia etapa de calificación de candidatos a elecciones. telesurtv.net Tras el proceso de investigación, el Ministerio del Interior anunciará los candidatos finales el 11 de junio, y los calificados tendrán 15 días, del 12 al 26 de junio, para llevar a cabo sus campañas electorales.
(2024-07-30). Irán inicia etapa de calificación de candidatos a elecciones. telesurtv.net Tras el proceso de investigación, el Ministerio del Interior anunciará los candidatos finales el 11 de junio, y los calificados tendrán 15 días, del 12 al 26 de junio, para llevar a cabo sus campañas electorales.
(2024-07-30). Venezuela acogerá la Serie del Caribe en el año 2026. telesurtv.net La lista de sedes por año quedaría de la siguiente forma: Mexicali 2025, Venezuela 2026, Hermosillo 2027, República Dominicana 2028 y Puerto Rico 2029.
(2024-07-30). Presidente de Siria recibe a canciller de Irán. telesurtv.net Ambos políticos debatieron sobre el estado de las relaciones bilaterales, así como el avance de la agresión de Israel en la Franja de Gaza.
(2024-07-30). ONU condena más de 500 asesinatos de palestinos en Cisjordania. telesurtv.net Más de 500 palestinos han muerto desde el 7 de octubre en actos de violencia en la ocupada Cisjordania vinculados al asedio del Ejército israelí de ocupación en Gaza.
(2024-07-30). Presidente de Siria recibe a canciller de Irán. telesurtv.net Ambos políticos debatieron sobre el estado de las relaciones bilaterales, así como el avance de la agresión de Israel en la Franja de Gaza.
(2024-07-30). ONU condena más de 500 asesinatos de palestinos en Cisjordania. telesurtv.net Más de 500 palestinos han muerto desde el 7 de octubre en actos de violencia en la ocupada Cisjordania vinculados al asedio del Ejército israelí de ocupación en Gaza.
(2024-07-30). teleSUR anuncia el concurso "Sur Influyente" telesurtv.net El concurso invita a jóvenes, mayores de edad, creadores de contenidos a elaborar piezas audiovisuales de máximo 60 segundos en formato vertical (9: 16).
(2024-07-30). teleSUR anuncia el concurso "Sur Influyente" telesurtv.net El concurso invita a jóvenes, mayores de edad, creadores de contenidos a elaborar piezas audiovisuales de máximo 60 segundos en formato vertical (9: 16).
(2024-07-29). No Harbour For Genocide: Activists Prepare For Arrival Of 'Ship Of Death'. popularresistance.org The Overseas Santorini, which is slated to reach the Strait of Gibraltar on Tuesday, July 30, is one of two tanker vessels that have shipped millions of barrels of military grade jet fuel from Valero Energy, through a U.S. government contract to Israel, from 2014 to the present. It departed from Valero's Corpus Christi refinery in Texas on July 15, following its standard route for transporting JP-8 fuel from there to Israel's port of Ashkelon, generally docking in Algeciras, Spain on the way there, and Limassol, Cyprus, on the way back, and sometimes calling at other Atlantic and Mediterranean ports. Independent…