tn.ai (2024-05-08). European Student Protests Spread over Gaza War. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Student protests demanding universities sever ties with Israel over the Gaza war have spread across Europe, igniting clashes and arrests as new demonstrations arise in several countries.

kwjorinoco (2024-05-08). Over 52% of Venezuelans Prefer Nicolás Maduro. orinocotribune.com A public opinion survey carried out by the Ideadatos opinioin analysis company indicates that the presidential candidate of the Simón Bolívar Great Patriotic Pole (GPPSB), Nicolás Maduro, is the preferred candidate of 52.7% of Venezuela's population. This figure is more than double that of the opposition candidate with the highest level of support (18.7%), Edmundo González Urritia. | Still further back, in terms of voter preference, are Daniel Ceballos with 4.9%, Claudio Fermín with 2.5%, Javier Bertucci with 2.4%, Antonio Ecarri with 2.3%, Benjamin Rausseo with 1.8%, José Brito with 0.6%, Luis Eduardo Martínez w…

Victoria Torres (2024-05-08). El Aissami Corruption Ring Financed Anti-Chavista Media. orinocotribune.com This Tuesday, at a press conference, Attorney General Tarek William Saab shared new revelations from the ongoing investigation related to the PDVSA-crypto corruption plot. In this case, Tareck El Aissami and Joselit Ramírez were found to have used public funds to finance operations linked to opposition media outlets. | In his testimony, Samark López spoke of a slanderous media campaign mounted against several officials of Nicolás Maduro's government. Public funds were used to pay journalists and some anti-Chavista figures based abroad who were responsible for spreading false information and attacking the presiden…

Ismail Allison, CAIR. (2024-05-08). Tell Senate To Reject Bill Endangering Pro-Palestinian Nonprofits. popularresistance.org Take urgent action NOW. Tell your U.S. senator to oppose H.R.6408 and S.4136, Orwellian bills that would authorize a single official in the Treasury Department to strip any nonprofit organizations of their tax-exempt status without any accountability, justification, or due process. This bill was meant to target pro-Palestinian charities and nonprofit organizations and could be easily weaponized to target any nonprofit organization the President finds objectionable. No American organization should be stripped of its legal status because of politics or anti-Palestinian bigotry masked as national security.

Editor (2024-05-08). A Parent's Revolt. scheerpost.com

teleSUR (2024-05-08). NASA and Boeing to Launch Starliner Crewed Mission. telesurenglish.net NASA and Boeing are targeting no earlier than May 10 for launch of the first crewed mission of Starliner spacecraft, after Monday's launch attempt was scrubbed due to technical issues. | RELATED: | The spacecraft was scheduled to launch on a United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket at 10: 34 p.m. Eastern Time Monday from Space Launch Complex-41 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in the U.S. state of Florida. | The flight te…

teleSUR (2024-05-08). Bahamas Recognizes Palestine as State. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, the Bahamas Foreign Affairs Ministry announced that its country decided to formally recognize Palestine as a State. | RELATED: | "The Government of The Bahamas believes that recognition of the State of Palestine strongly demonstrates The Bahamas' commitment to the principles espoused in the Charter of the United Nations and to the right of self-determination of peoples as articulated in the International Covenant on Civi…

teleSUR (2024-05-08). AU: Strategy Launched to Combat Desertification. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, the African Union (AU) launched a strategy to combat desertification on the continent for the next 10 years. | Related: | Josefa Leonel Correia Sacko, commissioner for agriculture, rural development, blue economy and sustainable environment at the African Union Commission, said in Nairobi, the capital of Kenya, that the new AU strategy of the Great Green Wall Initiative provide…

teleSUR (2024-05-08). TikTok Sues US Government to Block Potential Ban. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, TikTok and its Chinese parent company ByteDance filed a legal challenge against the U.S. government over a law forcing ByteDance to sell off the ultra-popular app or face a nationwide ban in the country. | RELATED: | U.S. President Joe Biden signed a TikTok ban bill into law last month after it was passed by both houses of U.S. Congress. | "Congress has taken the unprecedented step of expressly singling out and banning TikTok: a…

teleSUR (2024-05-08). Cuban President and Dmitri Medvedev Hold Meeting in Moscow. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, during his official visit to Russia, Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel met with Dmitri Medvedev, the deputy Chairman of the Security Council of the Russian Federation. | RELATED: | In their meeting, the Cuban leader commented on the historical significance of Russian President Vladimir Putin's inauguration ceremony that took place on Tuesday. | "Putin's overwhelming victory is a lesson to the worl…

teleSUR (2024-05-08). DR: Evil Intentions Against Elections says Senate President. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, the president of the Senate of the Dominican Republic, Ricardo de los Santos, said that there is an "unhealthy intention" to discredit the general elections on 19 May, when the new president of the country will be elected until 2028. | Related: | De los Santos urged the majority opposition parties to be more responsible with their statements, reported Diario Libre. | The senator said that the attacks were due to the resul…

teleSUR (2024-05-08). President Maduro to Deliver Resources to 4500 Communal Circuits. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, Venezuelan President announced the provision of funding for the implementation of development projects prioritized by the population through the Popular Consultation of April 21st. | RELATED: | "Tomorrow we will hold a very important event with the 4,500 communal circuits to deliver the resources for them to start the projects," Maduro said, adding that addressing the population's needs is a priority o…

teleSUR (2024-05-08). Brazil: Guaiba River Overflow Keeps Porto Alegre Flooded. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, the Porto Alegre city council announced that the water level of the Guaiba River began to decrease in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, where floods have caused 96 deaths and 130 people are missing so far. | RELATED: | The water level dropped to 5.12 meters, which means it decreased by 15 centimeters compared to Tuesday. However, this level still exceeds the 3-meter mark at which the Guaiba River overflows a…

teleSUR (2024-05-08). Canadian Mining Company to Explore in the Ecuadorian Amazon. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, the Ecuadorian National Mining Company (ENAMI) announced a commercial agreement with the Canadian company Solaris Resources to explore 39,734 hectares in the Amazon jungle where it estimates that there is "great mining potential." | RELATED: | "The mining sector is moving and we are trying to recover the dynamism it had until recently," Mining Vice Minister Diego Ocampo said during the signing of the ENAMI-Solaris strategic allianc…

Staff (2024-05-08). Mistrial: Abu Ghraib Survivors Detail Torture in Case Against U.S. Military Contractor. democracynow.org A historic case against U.S. military contractor CACI brought by three Iraqi survivors of torture at the notorious Abu Ghraib prison in Iraq ended in mistrial in Virginia last week after the jury failed to reach a unanimous verdict. The lawsuit against CACI — which was hired to provide interrogation services at Abu Ghraib — was first filed by the Center for Constitutional Rights in 2008. Since then, CACI repeatedly attempted to have the case dismissed. Plaintiffs Suhail Al Shimari, Asa'ad Zuba'e and Salah Al-Ejaili had accused CACI of conspiring to commit war crimes at Abu Ghraib. The thre…

Hugo GABBERO (2024-05-08). Mexico: Letter of concern from international organisations about the delegitimisation of the Frayba HRC. fidh.org In an open letter, 10 organisations, including the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT), in the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, express concern about the accusations, the delegitimisation and stigmatisation of the Fray Bartolomé de las Casas Human Rights Centre (Frayba) and call for public recognition of the fundamental work carried out by human rights organisations and defenders in (…) | – |

Ileana Ferrer Fonte (2024-05-08). Turkish Parliament speaker pays official visit to Cuba. plenglish.com Havana, May 8 (Prensa Latina) Numan Kurtulmu≈ü, speaker of the Grand National Assembly (Parliament) of Türkiye, arrived in Cuba on Wednesday for an official visit at an invitation of his counterpart, Esteban Lazo.

Elsy Fors Garzon (2024-05-08). Cholera outbreak worsens crisis in Kenya due to flooding. plenglish.com Nairobi, May 8 (Prensa Latina) Given the critical humanitarian and health situation generated by the downpours that flood areas of this capital and other localities, Kenyans today fear the spread of a cholera epidemic that has dozens of cases, according to official figures.

Ileana Ferrer Fonte (2024-05-08). Censorship of TeleSUR is criticized in Argentina. plenglish.com Buenos Aires, May 8 (Prensa Latina) The Argentine representation of the Network of Intellectuals and Artists in Defense of Humanity on Wednesday criticized the decision by the Government of President Javier Milei to eliminate the signal of the multi-state TeleSUR channel from the Open Digital Television in this country.

Elsy Fors Garzon (2024-05-08). German Federal Prime Minister to visit Sweden with Ukraine on agenda. plenglish.com Berlin, May 8 (Prensa Latina) German Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz will visit Sweden on the 13th and 14th to address security issues, support for Ukraine and other issues, cabinet spokesman Steffen Hebestreit declared today.

Juan M. Garcia (2024-05-08). Cuban Parliament president meets with counterpart from Türkiye. plenglish.com/feed/ Havana, May 8 (Prensa Latina) The president of the National People's Power Assembly (Parliament) of Cuba, Esteban Lazo, met on Wednesday with the speaker of the Grand National Assembly of Türkiye, Numan Kurtulmu≈ü, who is on an official visit to Havana.

Elsy Fors Garzon (2024-05-08). Italian Prime Minister spoke with NATO Secretary General. plenglish.com Rome, May 8 (Prensa Latina) The Prime Minister of Italy, Giorgia Meloni, held today in this capital a contact with the Secretary General of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), Jens Stoltenberg, with whom she addressed issues on regional security .

Juan M. Garcia (2024-05-08). Cuba has a lot to share in the fight against HIV, UNAIDS says. plenglish.com Havana, May 8 (Prensa Latina) Cuba has a lot to share with the world in the fight against HIV, ranging from the importance of having a strong healthcare system to its international solidarity, UNAIDS Executive Director Winnie Byanyima said.

Elsy Fors Garzon (2024-05-08). President of Angola with intense agenda in the US. plenglish.com Luanda, May 8 (Prensa Latina) The president of Angola, Joà£o Lourenàßo, kept an agenda full of meetings outside of his participation in the United States-Africa Business Summit, in Dallas, Texas, the Angolan Presidency reported today.

Ileana Ferrer Fonte (2024-05-08). Cuban singer Liuba María Hevia to perform in Chile. plenglish.com Santiago, Chile, May 8 (Prensa Latina) Cuban singer songwriter Liuba María Hevia will perform at the Radio Universidad de Chile's concert hall on June 18, more than three decades after her first visit to this country.

Elsy Fors Garzon (2024-05-08). Petro affirmed a maneuvering against him of a soft coup. plenglish.com Bogotá, May 8 (Prensa Latina) The president of Colombia, Gustavo Petro, described today as the beginning of a soft coup against him the presentation of a presentation questioning the financing of his electoral campaign held in 2022.

Luis Linares Petrov (2024-05-08). Guatemalan social sectors support President Bernardo Arévalo. plenglish.com After a provisional protection granted by the Constitutional Court to Porras, in response to an appeal filed by her, a group of people expressed their support for the Government's measure to remove her from her post. | Last Sunday night, the president announced on television an initiative to reform the Organic Law of the Public Ministry and be able to dismiss the minister, before presenting it personally to Congress on Monday. | Porras, who appeared before the high court before the measure was announced, pointed out at a press conference on Tuesday that the president's actions violate the Constitution. | The sec…

isabella (2024-05-08). 10 of America's 20 Top Public Charities Are Donor-Advised Funds. inequality.org

Occupy 4 Palestine (2024-05-08). Students at UC Davis Launch Gaza Solidarity Encampment. indybay.org On May 6, students at UC Davis launched an encampment on campus in solidarity with the people of Gaza. Students have issued a set of demands, and are requesting support at the encampment.

Climate Justice Media (2024-05-08). "KAYAKTIVISTS" Paddle Against Chevron. indybay.org Kayaks confront oil tankers…

Phil Pasquini (2024-05-08). GW President Calls for End to Protest; Students Vow to Continue. indybay.org Student protest leaders at George Washington University (GW) held an afternoon news conference today in the aftermath of an email letter sent out yesterday to the GW community from President Ellen M. Granberg regarding the ongoing campus encampment for Gaza protest.

Bill Conroy (2024-05-08). Student encampments are the laboratory of our future. indybay.org Importantly, in the case of this student movement, it should not be lost on anyone that part of the reason it has been so easily attacked by ill-intentioned critics and demonized in the media and elsewhere is because it is largely composed of and led by people of color. Until we see racism through the prism of power, we will never fully get it.

Black Surf Santa Cruz (2024-05-08). Saturday 6/22: 2024 Liberation Paddle Out. indybay.org Cowell Beach, Beach Street, Santa Cruz…

Climate Justice Street Mural Arts Project (2024-05-08). Saturday 5/11: VIGIL for Shireen Abu Akleh & All Journalists Killed in Palestine. indybay.org Ferry Building (Harry Bridges Plaza), San Francisco…

Food Empowerment Project (2024-05-08). Food Empowerment Project Embraces Shared Leadership to Advance Justice and Equality. indybay.org The new collective organizational model streamlines communication, nurtures creativity and drives more impactful initiatives…

American Historical Association (2024-05-08). AHA Statement on 2024 Campus Protests. indybay.org Approved by AHA Council, May 2024…

National Day of Forest-Climate Action (2024-05-08). Tuesday 5/28: National Day of Forest-Climate Action. indybay.org Multiple Locations…

Tes Welborn (2024-05-08). Thursday 5/9: Learn about Local Elementary Schools in Haight area. indybay.org Join us in person Park Branch Library, 1833 Page Street (between Cole and Shrader) • Or you can join us on line via the Zoom • Meeting ID: 970 0198 5280 Passcode: 333544. Or copy from our website. • Zoom also provides telephone numbers. These are not toll-free numbers.

Watcher (2024-05-08). Scenes from the Atlanta Forest: Warrant Canary Expired. indybay.org It has been more than 3 months (at time of writing, 95 days) since the canary was updated.

John Malkin (2024-05-08). "Arcadia" – Interview with Director Chloe Xtina on Plans to Film "Arcadia" in Santa Cruz. indybay.org Chloe Xtina is a Sundance Ignite x Adobe fellow and she'll be shooting her third short film in Santa Cruz in mid-May. "Arcadia" is the story of a young woman's "sexual awakening infused with the precarity of climate collapse."

Piper McNulty (2024-05-08). Sunday 5/19: Anti-Chevron Day! indybay.org Unity Park, 1605 Ohio Ave, Richmond…

4DC (2024-05-08). Monday 5/13: Commemorate Al Nakba. indybay.org City Hall, 333 90th St, Daly City…

Ohlone SJP (2024-05-08). Thursday 5/9: Ohlone College Walk Out. indybay.org Ohlone Way (near the Student Store), Ohlone College, Fremont…

Anonymous (2024-05-08). Tuesday 5/7: Justice 4 Alan Blueford. indybay.org Oakland City Hall, Oscar Grant Plaza, 14th & Broadway, Oakland, CA…

Berkeley Families for Collective Liberation (2024-05-08). Wednesday 5/8: Defend Berkeley Schools (rally). indybay.org Old City Hall, 2134 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Berkeley CA 94703…

Free Palestine! (2024-05-08). Tuesday 5/7: Walk Out for Palestine at Diablo Valley College. indybay.org Diablo Valley College in the Commons, 321 Golf Club Rd, Pleasant Hill…

Food Not Bombs (2024-05-08). Saturday 5/25: Soupstock 2024. indybay.org Duck Pond Stage, San Lorenzo Park, 137 Dakota Ave, Santa Cruz…

Alex Darocy (2024-05-08). Carpenters Union Opposes Contractor Bidding on UC Santa Cruz Housing Project. indybay.org On May 3, members of Carpenters Union Local 505 distributed information at the base of the UC Santa Cruz campus about W.E. O'Neil Construction Co., which is bidding on the 17-acre Family Student Housing development proposal slated for the East Meadow. The union is currently appealing UC Santa Cruz's refusal to disqualify W.E. O'Neil for the construction project, claiming the company falsified the bid. "W.E. O'Neil attempted to hide the fact that a worker was killed by electrocution on a recent Los Angeles project through failed safety practices," said Doug Chesshire of Carpenters Union Local 505 in an April press…

Oakland Asian Cultural Center (2024-05-08). Saturday 6/22: "Searching For Kapwa" Film Screening And Discussion. indybay.org Oakland Asian Cultural Center auditorium.

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-05-08). Automated Apartheid: Walking Through Hebron Smart City. libya360.wordpress.com Mnar Adley A silent sentinel watches over every corner in the bustling streets of Hebron, the largest city in the West Bank, where the ancient echoes of history collide with the modern hum of daily life. This sentinel is not a person but a network of surveillance technology known ominously as the "Hebron Smart City."…

Paul Le Blanc (2024-05-08). Ukraine's fight for freedom: A socialist case for solidarity and self‚Äëdetermination. links.org.au Paul Le Blanc offers a socialist perspective on the Russia-Ukraine war, arguing for solidarity with Ukraine's fight for self-determination while opposing the imperialist agendas of both Russia and Western powers.

John Feffer (2024-05-08). Europe Braces for the Next Ukraine. fpif.org If Donald Trump wins the U.S. presidential election in November, all sorts of hell will break loose. Mexico will face a huge border crisis. China will be hit with a new wave of tariffs. Ukraine will begin preparing itself for abandonment. | And Milorad Dodik will tear apart Bosnia. | Perhaps you've never heard of Milorad Dodik. He is the leader of Republika Srpska, the predominantly ethnic Serbian entity inside Bosnia. For years, he has threatened to declare his enclave an independent state. In December,

themoscowtimes (2024-05-08). Russia Bans U.S.-Funded Rights Group Freedom House. themoscowtimes.com Russia's Prosecutor General said the rights group had called for "comprehensive assistance for Ukraine to defeat Russia" and had "discredited" the military.

themoscowtimes (2024-05-08). Lithuania Ready to Send Troops to Ukraine, PM Says. themoscowtimes.com Lithuania, an EU and NATO member, had previously proposed sending its troops to Ukraine for training purposes.

Bloomberg (2024-05-08). Ukraine says Russian operatives dominating on TikTok as information war rages. scmp.com As Russia leverages its advantage in ammunition and manpower to exploit Ukraine's dwindling stocks of weaponry, it has also increasingly embraced TikTok as part of its parallel information war.

Editor (2024-05-08). Ukraine SitRep: Eating the seed corn—Intervention threats and responses. mronline.org Dima of the Military Summary Channel and others have mentioned that the Ukrainian army has deployed its police and military cadets to the front line.

themoscowtimes (2024-05-08). Moscow City Assembly Unseats Exiled Anti-War Deputy. themoscowtimes.com Yevgeny Stupin was among the signatories of a letter that condemned Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

Agence France-Presse (2024-05-08). Ukraine war: Kyiv lawmakers back bill allowing prisoners to join army amid manpower shortage, fresh Russian advances. scmp.com Long-opposed to the measure and having criticised Moscow's mobilisation of prisoners to fill its ranks, Kyiv has recently U-turned amid fresh Russian advances on the battlefield.

Rhoda Wilson (2024-05-08). BlackRock and others form a group to try to pressure Ukraine to start repaying its debts. expose-news.com

Germán Gorraiz López (2024-05-08). NATO's entry into the Ukrainian war? pressenza.com The war in Ukraine would have meant a return to the Cold War between Russia and the USA and a return to the Doctrine of Containment, the foundations of which were laid out by George F. Kennan in his essay ´The sources of Soviet behavior ª, published in the journal Foreign Affairs in 1947 and whose main ideas are summarized in the quote ´Soviet power is impervious to the logic of reason but very sensitive to the logic of force ª. | This would include the entry of Finland and Sweden into NATO military structures and the increase of military forces with 4 new battalions deployed on the European…

newleftreview (2024-05-08). Joy Neumeyer: Moscow's Story. newleftreview.org Joy Neumeyer on Jade McGlynn, Memory Makers and Russia's War. Twin studies, scholarly and less so, of the uses of the past in Putin's war for Ukraine.

themoscowtimes (2024-05-08). Ukraine Warns of Widespread Power Outages After Russian Strikes on Energy Sites. themoscowtimes.com "There may be power cuts for household and industrial consumers across Ukraine," the state-owned Ukrenergo energy operator said.

Dr. Paul Craig Roberts (2024-05-08). Ukraine War "Spins Out of Control": Putin Is Letting It Get Too Late to Turn Aside from Nuclear Armageddon. globalresearch.ca

themoscowtimes (2024-05-08). Death Toll From Ukrainian Drone Attack on Russia's Belgorod Climbs to 8. themoscowtimes.com "Another civilian has died from the drone attack in the Borisovsky district on May 6," Belgorod regional authorities said.

Germán Gorraiz López (2024-05-08). NATO's Entry Into the Ukraine War? globalresearch.ca

themoscowtimes (2024-05-08). Russia Says Captured 2 More Villages in Eastern Ukraine. themoscowtimes.com The Russian army said it "liberated the village of Kyslivka in the Kharkiv region" and "Novokalynove in the Donetsk People's Republic."

Raúl Rodríguez (2024-05-08). Europa retira título a campeón de Kung Fu por solidarizarse con Palestina. radiohc.cu La Habana, 8 may (RHC).- La Unión Europea decidió retirarle el título de campeón mundial de Kung Fu a Najm Al-Din Akioz por levantar la bandera de Palestina durante la ceremonia de premiación.

Raúl Rodríguez (2024-05-08). Ponomariov se escapa en Torneo Capablanca de Ajedrez. radiohc.cu La Habana, 8 may (JIT).- El ucraniano Ruslan Ponomariov firmó el único triunfo de la quinta ronda en el grupo élite del 57 Torneo Internacional de Ajedrez Capablanca in Memoriam para encarar con mayor ventaja la recta final hacia el trono.

Monica Whatley (2024-05-08). Mother's Day a reminder of families affected by US immigrant detention. splcenter.org

noreply (2024-05-08). Now It Really Hurts. smoothiex12.blogspot.com

noreply (2024-05-08). Was Difficult To Imagine Otherwise. smoothiex12.blogspot.com

WSWS (2024-05-08). US police have arrested over 2,500 anti-war protesters in less than 3 weeks. wsws.org Politically backed by Joe Biden and both big business parties, US police and campus security forces continue to harass, assault and imprison peaceful anti-war students, faculty and supporters.

WSWS (2024-05-08). Police besiege Berlin's Free University and attack peaceful pro-Palestinian protest camp. wsws.org If such events had taken place in a country like Russia, China or Iran, there would be a massive campaign in the Western media about the dictatorial behaviour of these regimes.

WSWS (2024-05-08). Social Security and Medicare trustees' reports trigger new calls to cut workers' benefits. wsws.org The annual reports for 2024 released Monday by the trustees of the Social Security and Medicare Trust Funds have become the signal for renewed demands for cuts in retirement and healthcare benefits, which tens of millions of Americans depend on.

WSWS (2024-05-08). Australia: Police shoot dead 16-year-old accused of extremist stabbing. wsws.org The murky stabbing incident, like another a few weeks ago, was immediately seized on to whip up an atmosphere of fear and hysteria over purported terrorist threats.

WSWS (2024-05-08). Social Security and Medicare trustees' reports trigger new calls to cut workers' benefits. wsws.org The annual reports for 2024 released Monday by the trustees of the Social Security and Medicare Trust Funds have become the signal for renewed demands for cuts in retirement and healthcare benefits on which tens of millions of Americans depend.

WSWS (2024-05-08). As it cracks down on student anti-war encampments, NYPD claims to represent New York. wsws.org Democratic Mayor Eric Adams' NYPD has embarked on an authoritarian campaign, challenging its subordination to civil power and moving to criminalize dissent.

WSWS (2024-05-08). University of Chicago sends police to destroy protest encampment. wsws.org The University of Chicago sent riot police to attack and break up the student protest encampment. Students have been threatened with suspension and eviction from campus housing if they continue to protest.

WSWS (2024-05-08). Australian central bank signals no let-up on interest rates. wsws.org The Reserve Bank of Australia statement outlining the decision made clear wages are the target, even though they have nothing to do with price hikes.

WSWS (2024-05-08). European Union to step up electric vehicles war. wsws.org The continuing refrain in both the US and Europe is that Chinese manufacturing is massively state-subsidised, and this contravenes the "rules-based" order on international trade.

WSWS (2024-05-08). Stellantis Warren Stamping workers approve strike over health and safety. wsws.org The strike vote at Warren Stamping, a critical components plant, comes as anger is seething among rank-and-file workers over layoffs and a host of issues.

WSWS (2024-05-08). CWU's Martin Walsh caught in a lie over support for Royal Mail ending six-day letter delivery. wsws.org During his one-minute video Walsh never challenged—or even referred to—his recent statement in support of a reduced Universal Service Obligation. His PR stunt will only reinforce the widespread view that nothing CWU officials say can be trusted.

WSWS (2024-05-08). Hal Ashby's The Last Detail: "Imprisoned" by the US Navy, two sailors escort a young seaman to the brig. wsws.org As a US Navy ensign prepares to meet his fate, two older sailors try to give the young victim of the system a taste of the life he will be losing out on.

WSWS (2024-05-08). Wayne State University faculty members say: "Hands off students!" wsws.org Faculty vow not to "stay silent," but denounce the use of state power to repress free speech and impose mass arrests on protesting students in Detroit and nationally.

Kathy Kelly (2024-05-08). Unfurling Love from the Window. progressive.org A banner and a name remind student protesters for whom they are fighting.

Eugene Puryear (2024-05-08). The economy needs radical change. liberationnews.org In a system based on labor exploitation, a "good" economy does not automatically mean better conditions for workers in either an absolute or relative sense.

latintimes (2024-05-08). MLB's Latino of the Night: Andy Ibáñez's perfect outing is enough to push Tigers past the Guardians. latintimes.com It was just the second time in his MLB career that Ibáñez connected multiple home runs in a single game…

latintimes (2024-05-08). A piece of Lionel Messi's history, even if it's just a piece of paper, could be yours—if you have the money>. latintimes.com Last December, a set of six game-worn jerseys used by Messi in the 2022 World Cup sold for $7.8 million…

latintimes (2024-05-08). Poll Shows young adults rejecting job offers in states with tough abortion laws such as Florida, Texas. latintimes.com

latintimes (2024-05-08). Kendall Jenner and Bad Bunny together in New York City: rekindle or a final 'adiós'. latintimes.com Kendall Jenner and Bad Bunny caught together in New York City after the Met Gala: Rekindle or Say a Final Goodbye?>

latintimes (2024-05-08). Biden administration set to reveal asylum change that will allow for quicker rejections. latintimes.com The rule could be published as soon as Thursday, according to Axios…

latintimes (2024-05-08). Poll Shows young adults rejecting job offers in states with tough abortion laws such as Florida, Texas. latintimes.com A study by Generation Lab shows that half would not live in those states if given the choice…

latintimes (2024-05-08). USS Miami Honors Gloria Estefan: Navy names nuclear submarine after iconic Cuban-American artist. latintimes.com The U.S. Navy announced a new nuclear submarine, the second USS MIAMI, with Gloria Estefan as 'madrina'

latintimes (2024-05-08). Arkansas, Iowa among six states suing Biden administration rule that expands protections for LGBTQ students. latintimes.com Other states such as Texas and Florida have already challenged the federal government's decision on court…

latintimes (2024-05-08). China's Xi In Serbia For Talks To Boost Economic Ties. latintimes.com Chinese President Xi Jinping will hold talks with his Serbian counterpart in Belgrade on Wednesday, as Beijing seeks to deepen its political and economic ties with friendlier countries in Europe.

latintimes (2024-05-08). California city declares public health emergency after tuberculosis outbreak exposes 170 people. latintimes.com The Long Beach city council identified at least 14 cases of the disease…

latintimes (2024-05-08). Disney Reports Small Loss But Sees Improvement In Streaming. latintimes.com Disney reported higher revenues Tuesday on a strong performance by its theme parks division and an improving streaming business, but a write-down in the company's India business resulted in a small loss.

latintimes (2024-05-08). Migrant smugglers turn to Arizona, California and away from Texas to cross into U.S., sheriff says. latintimes.com The shift solidifies as Texas increases its methods to deter migrants from reaching its border. Arizona has seen the most crossings this fiscal year…

latintimes (2024-05-08). Social Security 2024: here's when recipients are set to receive their May checks. latintimes.com The first May Social Security payment was sent out last week, and with it millions of Americans will receive up to $4,800. Here's what you should know.

latintimes (2024-05-08). Ritacuba Blanco: Death Of A Colombian Glacier. latintimes.com Just a few months ago, the Colombian mountain peak of Ritacuba Blanco was covered in an unbroken layer of white ice and snow, just as it had been for as long as anyone can remember.

latintimes (2024-05-08). Shakira breathes easier in Miami: Charges against her in Spain are dropped as Piqué faces soccer scandal. latintimes.com Spanish prosecutors have requested the dismissal of a tax fraud case against Colombian pop sensation Shakira, while her ex is in the middle of a soccer scandal…

latintimes (2024-05-08). UEFA Champions League semifinals: Real Madrid completes legendary comeback to reach yet another final. latintimes.com Real Madrid will play in its sixth UEFA Champions League final in the last 11 seasons (won all five)…

latintimes (2024-05-08). US, Allies Sanction LockBit Leader Over Ransomware Attacks. latintimes.com The United States, Britain and Australia unveiled sanctions Tuesday against the leader of the Russian ransomware outfit LockBit, which they accuse of extorting billions of dollars from thousands of victims.

latintimes (2024-05-08). Miami, Dallas among cities with the largest increase in millionaires over the past decade. latintimes.com They saw a 78% and 75% increase, respectively. New York is still the city with the largest amount of wealthy individuals in the world…

latintimes (2024-05-08). Liga MX titans clash: Top seven clubs vie for Clausura 2024 glory. latintimes.com All you need to know ahead of the Clausura 2024 Liguilla…

latintimes (2024-05-08). Texas Rep. Henry Cuellar rejects resigning following corruption indictment. latintimes.com "Everybody is innocent until proven otherwise and we're going to continue doing our job," Cuellar said when asked if he would leave his post…

latintimes (2024-05-08). Mark your calendar: 'Betty la Fea' sequel announces premiere date and reveals its newest trailer. latintimes.com The show will be on Prime Video with most of the original cast…

latintimes (2024-05-08). Venezuelan opposition leaders describe presidential elections as 'existential fight'. latintimes.com María Corina Machado and presidential candidate Edmundo González Urrutia continue campaigning as the time of going to the ballot box approaches…

latintimes (2024-05-08). Tech, sustainability: Key drivers for Mexican exports to the U.S. as bilateral trade exceeds $200B in Q1 2024. latintimes.com What actions can Mexico-based manufacturers take to sustain the country's export momentum?>

latintimes (2024-05-08). Global Car Giants Seek Tech Allies In China's Cutthroat EV Market. latintimes.com Struggling foreign automakers in China are looking for help from local tech giants to try to stay competitive in the world's biggest electric car market, where shiny smart screens, assisted driving and sophisticated map technology are in high demand.

latintimes (2024-05-08). Latino suspect in killing of Georgia nursing student indicted on murder, kidnapping charges. latintimes.com

latintimes (2024-05-08). US Touts Action On Irregular Migration At Guatemala Gathering. latintimes.com Blinken led the US delegation at a meeting in the Guatemalan capital of the Los Angeles Declaration on Migration and Protection, a cooperation framework agreed to at a summit in California in 2022.

latintimes (2024-05-08). Stormy Daniels Details Alleged Sex With Trump At Hush Money Trial. latintimes.com Speaking to reporters after the day's proceedings, Trump called the case a "disgrace" and said he "should be out campaigning right now."

latintimes (2024-05-08). Kim Jong Un Mourns Death Of North Korea's Former Propaganda Chief. latintimes.com North Korea's former propaganda chief, credited with masterminding the personality cult surrounding the ruling Kim dynasty, has died, state media said Wednesday, with leader Kim Jong Un photographed bowing at his funeral bier.

latintimes (2024-05-08). Bodies of all Latino workers recovered from Baltimore bridge crash site. latintimes.com Six workers died on March 26 after the Dali ship crashed into the Francis Scott Key bridge…

latintimes (2024-05-08). Florida Judge Indefinitely Postpones Trump Documents Trial. latintimes.com

latintimes (2024-05-08). US Repatriates Two Dozen Westerners From Syria IS Camp. latintimes.com The United States announced Tuesday it had brought back two dozen Western citizens, half of them Americans, from Islamic State prison camps in northeastern Syria where tens of thousands have languished.

latintimes (2024-05-08). Doral mayor in Miami-Dade wants earlier alcohol last calls after deadly shooting. latintimes.com Mayor Christi Fraga says changes are aimed at increasing safety and security in the community…

latintimes (2024-05-08). Texas district faces scrutiny after board member proposes tallying migrant children in schools. latintimes.com The event took place in Katy. The superintendent reminded Morgan Calhoun that asking for immigration status in that context is illegal…

Staff (2024-05-08). J P Nadda, Amit Malviya summoned by Bengaluru police over social media post. muslimmirror.com BENGALURU : Bengaluru Police has summoned BJP President J P Nadda and the party's IT cell head Amit Malviya in connection with a social media post allegedly intimidating members of SC and ST community not to vote for a particular candidate, officials said on Wednesday. They have been asked to join the probe at the …

Staff (2024-05-08). TN Congress moves Madras HC against PM's election speeches. muslimmirror.com Chennai : The Tamil Nadu Congress Committee on Wednesday filed a writ petition in the Madras High Court seeking a direction to the Election Commission of India (ECI) to issue notice and call for an explanation from the Prime Minister for his election campaign speeches. A summer vacation bench of the Madras High Court comprising …

Staff (2024-05-08). Ex bureaucrat Moosa Raza passes away at 87: A Journey of dedication, integrity, and public service. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror Ex bureaucrat Moosa Raza has passed away in Chennai on Thursday. He was 87. He is survived by his son and two daughters. Moosa Raza's life is a testament to dedication, integrity, and a deep-rooted commitment to public service. Born on 27th February 1937 in Minambur, a small village in Tamil Nadu, …

Staff (2024-05-08). Modi's extreme abuse of Muslims: Penultimate nail in his coffin. muslimmirror.com By Oliver Dsouza Modi has shed all pretenses about his core character and vileness. The recent extremely offensive statements made by him against the Muslims for political gain has shocked the conscience of vast sections of the population including Hindus. The vileness stems not merely from the ideology he eschews, but the man's character itself. …

unitedEditor (2024-05-08). Who benefits from political developments in West Africa? uwidata.com By Hend Selim Dr. Ahmad Mezab, the Expert in military and security issues and crisis management, Consultant at Africa Geopolitics Center for Studies and former President of the Algerian-African Peace Committee has talked about the colonial powers' interests in Africa, anti-France and ani-America waves in Africa, the future of ECOWAS and recent coups in West …

unitedEditor (2024-05-08). What is behind Bin Salman's alleged assassination? uwidata.com News circulating on social media says that an assassination attempt targeted Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. As proof, media presents a video of burning cars on the streets of Riyadh. Others investigated that these images are footage of a car accident from 16 March this year. "The US really wants bin Salman gone" United …

unitedEditor (2024-05-08). Xi Jinping in Europe to promote peace and cooperation. uwidata.com By Davide Rossi * From 5 to 10 May 2024, Chinese President Xi Jinping will be in Europe with a three-stop visit. He arrived in the old continent on May 5, the day the philosopher and economist great Karl Marx was born in Trier, Germany, in 1818. Last glimmers of dialogue The only window open …

ICRC (2024-05-08). World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day 2024: Keeping humanity alive! icrc.org News release | BAGHDAD, May 8, 2024 — In a world inundated by conflict, disasters, and unprecedented challenges preserving humanity becomes our beacon of hope.

Rhoda Wilson (2024-05-08). Dr. Mike Yeadon: Anything with mRNA written on it is designed to be harmful. expose-news.com In a discussion with Geoff Buys Cars last month, Dr. Mike Yeadon said that anything with mRNA written on it, without exception, is designed to be harmful. So "don't take any more …

Rhoda Wilson (2024-05-08). Denial of the rise in cancer deaths in the covid vaccine era is a denial of reality. expose-news.com Official data published by the UK regarding cancer occurrence rates and deaths is contradictory. Those who have attempted to make sense of the data have been dismissed without any serious attempt by …

Katrina Burgess (2024-05-08). Trump Vows to Deport All Undocumented Immigrants, Resurrecting a 1950s Strategy, But It Didn't Work Then and is Less Likely to Do So Now. counterpunch.org Mexican agricultural workers are seen in California in 1943. Farm Security Administration — Office of War Information photograph collection (Library of Congress) While campaigning in Iowa last September, former President Donald Trump made a promise to voters if he were elected again: "Following the Eisenhower model, we will carry out the largest domestic deportation operation

Bruce E. Levine (2024-05-08). New York Times Sinks to New Low in Its Psychiatric Drug Coverage. counterpunch.org

Peter Bach (2024-05-08). Letter from London: Bringing It All Back Home. counterpunch.org To begin the latest of the artist's new series of acrylic works, first she sets down a large sheet of thick white paper on the studio floor, ensuring that by securing the sides with tape properly it is perfectly flat, thereby avoiding too many small lakes of paint. Then she puts some music on, latterly

Josh Frank (2024-05-08). René Moncada: The Provocateur Artist Defying the Art World. counterpunch.org Nobody likes to provoke people more than my friend René Moncada, an artist who has been shunned by the art world. His revenge has been to display his art in alternative public spaces where his work can't be ignored. We met in the 1980s in Soho, New York, where we both lived. For many years

Chloe Atkinson (2024-05-08). Why is the UK Deporting Migrants to Rwanda? counterpunch.org UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has promised, as part of a long-simmering controversy, that migrants arriving in the country without permission will be sent to Rwanda rather than be allowed to claim asylum in the UK. According to a BBC report, approximately 52,000 migrants have arrived in the UK since the law regarding asylum was

Stewart Lawrence (2024-05-08). Flipping Florida? Abortion Alone Won't Be Enough. counterpunch.org It may not be a fool's errand — but it's close. Biden and the Democrats have announced their intention to vie for Florida's 30 electoral votes in November. This, notwithstanding the political headwinds they face in a one-time battleground state that has turned decidedly Red of late. Trump won Florida by a narrow margin over Hillary Clinton

Binoy Kampmark (2024-05-08). Forces of Impunity: The US Threatens the International Criminal Court. counterpunch.org The International Criminal Court is a dusty jewel, a creation of heat, tension and manufacture in the international community. Various elements have gone into its creation. As with any international institution which draws its legitimacy from nation states and the like, its detractors are many, the invective against it frequent. Some 124 countries have signed the Rome Charter

Pete Tucker (2024-05-08). Maryland's Monied Primaries. counterpunch.org I know money in politics isn't a new thing, but Maryland's May 14 primary is shaping up to be an embarrassment of riches, and not in a good way. Let's start with the race to replace retiring Senator Ben Cardin. If Democrats have any hope of maintaining control of the Senate, they need to hold

tvbrics (2024-05-08). Brazilian Ministry of Culture to launch platform for national films. tvbrics.com The project was conceived by the Secretariat of Audiovisual (SAV) and is in the final stages of production…

tvbrics (2024-05-08). Saudi Arabia moves to cashless society. tvbrics.com 70 per cent of total retail payments is now made electronically by consumers…

tvbrics (2024-05-08). Agriculture Business Chamber of South Africa: BRICS+ to boost agricultural trade. tvbrics.com South Africa aimed to broaden market access in BRICS+ for most of the country's agricultural products…

tvbrics (2024-05-08). Brazil allocates funds to deal with aftermath of heavy rains in Rio Grande do Sul. tvbrics.com The money will be used mainly for health care…

tvbrics (2024-05-08). Tunisian companies gain new opportunities in the Niger market. tvbrics.com A new step in Tunisia-Niger cooperation…

tvbrics (2024-05-08). Iran exports batch of eggs to Russia for the first time. tvbrics.com The republic plans to increase production of this product…

tvbrics (2024-05-08). Russia imposes ban on sugar exports. tvbrics.com Russia has imposed an export ban until 31 August 2024…

Ruth Milka (2024-05-08). Global aviation emissions in 2019 far exceed official reports, reveals study. nationofchange.org This discovery reveals a significant under-reporting issue that could have profound implications for international climate policy.

Diane Bernard (2024-05-08). Landmark study reveals gas stove emissions boost childhood asthma rates, adult deaths. nationofchange.org The study, published Friday in Science Advances, represents the first time researchers have quantified the link between gas stoves and asthma from NO2 exposures inside homes.

Julie Hollar (2024-05-08). As peace protests are violently suppressed, CNN paints them as hate rallies. nationofchange.org Some in corporate media very clearly took sides, portraying student protesters as violent, hateful and/or stupid.

Ashley Curtin (2024-05-08). G7 nations announce plan to end coal use by 2035. nationofchange.org The G7 countries goal is to "phase out existing unabated coal power generation in our energy systems during the first half of 2030s."

geo.tv (2024-05-08). Four underrated, beautiful countries you need to visit on your next vacation. geo.tv These lesser-known beautiful countries deserve more tourists…

geo.tv (2024-05-08). Stormy Daniels exposes Donald Trump in hush money trial testimony. geo.tv Adult film star recounts graphic details of alleged sexual encounter with former US president…

geo.tv (2024-05-08). Three Taliban security personnel killed in north Afghanistan blast. geo.tv Spokesperson says explosion took place as police convoy passing for purpose of opium poppy eradication…

Angus McCullough KC (2024-05-08). Secret Justice: the system for closed proceedings is in melt-down. ukhumanrightsblog.com A substantial majority of Special Advocates has felt driven to decline to accept new appointments to the role. This is a result of the Government's continuing failure to provide proper support for the controversial system for secret evidence and closed proceedings, avoidably heightening the unfairness that is inherent in such cases. Special Advocates are the security-cleared lawyers …

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-05-08). Rise of China, Russia and Their Allies, Gradual Decline of the United States. libya360.wordpress.com Yoselina Guevara López Since 1991, with the fall of the Soviet Union, Washington had been able to exercise a strong and unique hegemony over the entire globe for at least two decades. However, since around the year 2000, the global balance began to change and it is no secret that the economic and political rise…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-05-08). Countering the Impact of the US Blockade: A Conversation with Llanisca Lugo. libya360.wordpress.com Cira Pascual Marquina Llanisca Lugo is a psychologist and popular educator. She serves as a Representative in Cuba's Popular Power National Assembly and as the International Solidarity Coordinator at the Martin Luther King Center. (Venezuelanalysis) Cuba has endured a criminal US blockade for over six decades, while Venezuela is nearing a decade of life under sanctions….

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-05-08). Haiti: Liberty or Death. libya360.wordpress.com Henriot DorcentLIBERTY OR DEATH, today it's our responsibility to actualize their cry in the name of "HOMELAND OR DEATH". During his exile in Germany, Vladimir Illich Ulyanov, Lenin, replied in 1902 in his book "Que Faire" (What to Do) that it was necessary to defy workers' spontaneity and create an organization of professional revolutionaries. The…

Adam Fishbein (2024-05-08). The Demographics and Geography of Remote Workers in the US. cepr.net Since the COVID-19 pandemic began just over four years ago, one of the most notable transformations has been in how and where people work. The pandemic emergency forced the traditional office environment to undergo a seismic shift, as organizations across the US swiftly converted to remote work out of necessity. Where remote work was somewhat …

Adam Fishbein (2024-05-08). Haiti News Round-Up 16: Transitional Presidential Council Is Sworn in, a President Is Selected, but Disagreements Ensue. cepr.net After weeks of waiting, the transitional presidential council (TPC) was sworn in on April 25 at the National Palace. De facto prime minister Ariel Henry's official resignation letter, signed from Los Angeles, California, was made public immediately after. Former minister of finance Michel Patrick Boisvert, who had been serving as head of government in Henry's …

Dean Baker (2024-05-08). Tell the New York Times that Social Security Is Not About to Disappear. cepr.net Polls always show that many people, especially young people, don't expect to see their Social Security benefits. I have been writing on this stuff long enough that many of the young people, telling me thirty years ago that they would never see their benefits, are now collecting Social Security. The idea that Social Security is …

Democracy Now! (2024-05-08). Democracy Now! 2024-05-08 Wednesday. democracynow.org Democracy Now! Wednesday, May 8, 2024 | Democracy Now! Wednesday, May 8, 2024…

Nava J. Thakuria (2024-05-08). Northeast India Maintains Impressive Polling in Parliamentary Elections. pressenza.com Now it's official. | Northeast India completed its three-phase polling under general elections 2024 with an impressive voters' response to elect 25 members to the 18th Lok Sabha. Assam voted in the final phase poll in the region on May 7 for four Parliamentary constituencies; namely, Guwahati, Barpeta, Dhubri, and Kokrajhar, very peacefully. The electorates of Western Assam participated in the greatest electoral show on Earth with over 80 percent polling, which is nearly 15% more than the other parts of India in the third phase. Altogether, 93 Lok Sabha seats belonging to 11 States and union territories went to t…

j.jill (2024-05-08). The Connective Power of Innovative Solutions: Psychotherapy Incorporating Horses. pressenza.com Sitting outside on a finally warm sunlit spring day, a robin chirps for attention from a blossoming tree nearby and seems to be looking directly at me. It feels as if the insistent noise is a message, as if this bird remains fixed on conveying some very important news. The robin is equally aware of me, as I am of her. This routine scene is probably overlooked by many humans as researchers and scientists have increasingly been raising questions about consciousness in all species of animals, and likely more. | Anyone correctly stewarding our environment, fauna, flora and each other, understands the mutually caring…

Rick Sterling (2024-05-08). Anti-Doping: Western Media Ignites War on China in Sports. globalresearch.ca

Dr. William Makis (2024-05-08). Bromelain and Cancer. globalresearch.ca

Dr. Mark Trozzi (2024-05-08). The True "Efficacy" of COVID-19 "Vaccines" globalresearch.ca

Lucas Leiroz de Almeida (2024-05-08). Western Officials Warned Zelensky Against 2023 "Counteroffensive". Rumors of Another "Counteroffensive" in 2024. globalresearch.ca

Prof Michel Chossudovsky (2024-05-08). Video: Hiroshima-Nagasaki Dress Rehearsal. The Dangers of Nuclear War. Michel Chossudovsky with James Corbett. globalresearch.ca

Global Research News (2024-05-08). Selected Articles: Video: Hiroshima-Nagasaki Dress Rehearsal. The Dangers of Nuclear War. Michel Chossudovsky with James Corbett. globalresearch.ca By We talk about the original, genocidal plan of…

Drago Bosnic (2024-05-08). Political West Appears to be Backing Off After Russia's Nuclear Warning. globalresearch.ca

Richard C. Cook (2024-05-08). The Collapse of Dollar Hegemony Could Lead to World War III. Richard C. Cook. globalresearch.ca

Abayomi Azikiwe (2024-05-08). South African Freedom Day 30 Years Later. "The Liberation of Palestine" globalresearch.ca

Dr. William Makis (2024-05-08). Young Women with Stage 4 Cancers After COVID-19 mRNA Vaccination. Solution? Screening Age For Great Cancer Now Dropped From 50 to 40. globalresearch.ca

ecns.cn (2024-05-08). A glimpse of Serbia's capital Belgrade>. ecns.cn Belgrade lies at the confluence of the Danube and the Sava.

The Independent (2024-05-08). World nears first pandemic agreement. independent.co.ug Historic move makes world better prepared for, and ready to respond to, future public health emergencies ANALYSIS | AGENCIES | Government that are state parties to the International Health Regulations of the World Health Organisation (WHO) have inched closer to signing the world's first agreement to strengthen global collaboration among governments to prepare for, prevent and …

ecns.cn (2024-05-08). Xi envisages stronger China-Serbia ironclad bond in visit upon anniversary. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping kicked off his second state visit to Serbia on Tuesday night with the aim of fortifying the ironclad friendship between China and Serbia amidst evolving global dynamics.

Bloomberg (2024-05-08). Saudi Arabia AI fund Alat would divest from China if US asked, CEO Says. scmp.com Alat CEO Amit Midha said the only request so far has been to keep supply chains separate, but it would divest if asked because the 'US is the number one partner for us'.

publicbooks (2024-05-08). Cecilia Márquez on "Making the Latino South" publicbooks.org "Using non-Black as opposed to white is acknowledging that Latinos can be both nonwhite and benefit profoundly from white supremacy."

(2024-05-08). Jordanian authorities shut down Al-Yarmouk TV station. facebook.com

Adriaan Alsema (2024-05-08). Colombia's electoral authority asked to study Petro's 2022 campaign. colombiareports.com Colombia's President Gustavo Petro said Wednesday that "the silent coup has begun" after magistrates of the National Electoral Council (CNE) proposed to formally investigate his 2022 campaign. The formal investigation…

Paul Yip (2024-05-08). Hong Kong's minimum wage increase should be stepping stone in fight against poverty. scmp.com Hong Kong's new minimum wage formula is a win-win for employers and employees and shows the city is finally taking action to support low-income workers. Contractors and subcontractors must also be held accountable to protect the rights of outsourced workers and prevent accidents on the job.

The Independent (2024-05-08). NCBA Bank Uganda, NFA move on environmental protection. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | NCBA Bank Uganda has marked a significant milestone in its journey towards environmental sustainability through a new partnership with the National Forestry Authority (NFA) aimed at planting 20,000 Trees in 2024 equivalent to 30 Hectares. The trees will be planted at Jubiya Forest Reserve in Masaka, as …

Hannah Davenport (2024-05-08). Five places where rent controls have been introduced. leftfootforward.org The Green Party has previously proposed bringing in rent control policies to address the UK's affordability crisis in the private renter market, a move widely backed by housing unions. | Introducing rent regulations are not that radical, with countries across the world having brought in controls in an attempt to protect tenants hit by soaring rents and the cost-of-living crisis. | Caroline Lucas recently

ecns.cn (2024-05-08). BRI projects bring benefits to Serbia. ecns.cn Serbia's economy and people have enjoyed "multiple" outcomes from its cooperation in the Belt and Road Initiative, Serbian Ambassador to China Maja Stefanovic said, expressing her confidence that her country will continue to benefit from these projects.

(2024-05-08). Private media outlet Class Media Group firebombed in Ghana. Arlene Getz/CPJ Editorial Director

Dave Zirin (2024-05-08). Edge of Sports: Hold On, Not So Swift. progressive.org The far-right has bad blood with pop star Taylor Swift and her football-playing, pro-vax beau. Whose side is the NFL on?

ecns.cn (2024-05-08). Insights丨Erik Solheim: Europe-China cooperation facilitates mutual benefit and win-win results. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping left Beijing on Sunday morning for state visits to France, Serbia and Hungary. The China-Europe relationship is of great strategic significance. In this regard, China News Network talked with Erik Solheim, former Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations.

Cira Pascual Marquina (2024-05-08). Countering the impact of the U.S. blockade: A conversation with Llanisca Lugo. mronline.org A Cuban intellectual examines the consequences of the imperialist blockades on both Cuba and Venezuela.

ptcnews.tv (2024-05-08). AstraZeneca global withdrawal of COVID vaccine, citing commercial motives, report reveals. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: AstraZeneca, a British pharmaceutical company, has announced a global withdrawal of its COVID-19 vaccine, developed in collaboration with Oxford University. | This decision comes shortly after reports surfaced acknowledging rare side effects associated with the vaccine. The jab, known as Covishield when produced by the Serum Institute of India, is now being pulled from distribution worldwide due to what AstraZeneca cites as commercial reasons. | According to a report by The Telegraph, AstraZeneca states that the withdrawal is prompted by a surplus of updated COVID-19 vaccines available globally, s…

ecns.cn (2024-05-08). 50 young Serbian scientists to be supported for exchange programs with China in 3 years — Xi. ecns.cn The Chinese side will aid 50 young Serbian scientists in exchange programs with China for the next three years, Chinese President Xi Jinping said Wednesday.

themoscowtimes (2024-05-08). Arrested Russian Deputy Defense Minister Accused of Accepting $12 Mln Bribe, Lawyer Says. themoscowtimes.com Timur Ivanov, who is viewed as a close ally of Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu, has denied the allegations against him.

Jeff Abbott (2024-05-08). Labor in Guatemala Sees a Glimmer of Hope. progressive.org Despite inequality—and a history of state neglect and repression—new unions in the Central American country send a positive sign.

(2024-05-08). Journalist Idrissa Soumana MaàØga detained for 'undermining national defense' in Niger. actuniger.com

Basit Mahmood (2024-05-08). Keir Starmer roasts Rishi Sunak at PMQs as he lays out the scale of Tory local election losses. leftfootforward.org "In addition to losing two Tory MPs in two weeks, the Prime Minister's been on the receiving end of some of the biggest by-election swings in history."

ecns.cn (2024-05-08). Xi, Vucic hold talks in Belgrade. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping and Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic on Wednesday held talks in Belgrade.

Basit Mahmood (2024-05-08). Tory MP wants postal votes banned after his party was humiliated in local elections. leftfootforward.org In recent years the Tories have tried to change the electoral system in their favour, by introducing reforms such as voter ID laws…

The Independent (2024-05-08). DStv to go dish-less and wireless. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | DStv is set to introduce 'DStv Stream no dish no decoder', a cutting-edge standalone streaming service. All one needs is a Wi-Fi connection. Lois Kwikiriza, MultiChoice Uganda's Head of Marketing said that by leading the next wave of digital entertainment, DStv is boosting viewer experiences by offering instant access to the …

Eric Brooks (2024-05-08). A response to "Build the Party, Build the Clubs" cpusa.org Firstly, the attribution of the "cadre model" to Leninism and the treatment of Leninism as unique to the conditions of Tsarist Russia is wrong. The cadre model is not outdated!

(2024-05-08). Palestinian journalist Rula Hassanein charged with incitement for social media posts. wattan.net

People's World (2024-05-08). Final days of the war against fascism, as reported in the Daily Worker. peoplesworld.org This article is part of the People's World 100th Anniversary Series. For the anniversary of the defeat of Hitler and the fall of fascism in Europe, we present highlights from those historic days as they were covered in the pages of the Daily Worker, predecessor of People's World. From the historic meeting of U.S. and Soviet …

bwitanek (2024-05-08). Auraria Campus Colorado Community Demands / Gets Release of Students! VICTORY! fightbackbetter.com

Hannah Davenport (2024-05-08). When are this week's train strikes? leftfootforward.org

Associated Press (2024-05-08). Sunak's 'chaotic' UK government suffers further blow as another Conservative lawmaker defects to Starmer's Labour Party. scmp.com In a stunning move, Natalie Elphicke, who has been critical of the opposition in the past, crossed the floor of the House of Commons to join the ranks of Keir Starmer's Labour Party.

ptcnews.tv (2024-05-08). Former Canadian minister dismisses claim of Trudeau being compelled to meet Sikh activists during 2018 Punjab visit. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Amidst recent allegations suggesting that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was compelled to meet with Sikh activists during his 2018 visit to Punjab, India, Canada's former Defence Minister Harjit Singh Sajjan vehemently refuted the claims as 'not accurate.'Addressing the issue in an interview with CPAC, Sajjan, now Canada's Minister of Emergency Preparedness, dismissed the report as misinformation, stressing the prevalence of such misinformation and disinformation targeting individuals within Canada. | The report, originally published in The Globe and Mail, alleged that India insisted Trudeau's plan…

ecns.cn (2024-05-08). In Numbers: Highlights of China-Serbia relations. ecns.cn

ecns.cn (2024-05-08). China's third aircraft carrier completes maiden sea trial. ecns.cn The aircraft carrier completed a 8-day sea trial and returned to the shipyard in Shanghai on Wednesday. A series tests of the propulsion and electric power systems have been achieved. Further tests will continue, according to the Navy of Chinese People's Liberation Army.

Lylla Younes (2024-05-08). One way or another, new EPA rules will stop pollution from coal-fired emissions. grist.org

ecns.cn (2024-05-08). China-Serbia relations model of friendly ties between China, European countries — Xi. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping said Wednesday that bilateral relations between China and Serbia are richer in content and have become a model of friendly relations between China and European countries.

themoscowtimes (2024-05-08). Russian Journalist Kevorkova Placed in Pre-Trial Detention for 'Justifying Terrorism'. themoscowtimes.com Nadezhda Kevorkova, a Russian war correspondent, author, and filmmaker, was arrested on Monday after police searched her Moscow apartment.

(2024-05-08). CPJ calls for immediate release of Sudanese photographer Abdelaziz Mahmoud Arja. facebook.com

The Independent (2024-05-08). UN: East Africa floods affecting 750,000 people kill more than 235, displace 234,000. independent.co.ug UNITED NATIONS | Xinhua | UN humanitarians said on Monday nearly 750,000 people were affected by flooding in eastern Africa, with 234,000 displaced and more than 236 killed — more than 229 in Kenya alone. The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) also said local authorities in Kenya reported more than 285,000 …

Sophie Chew (2024-05-08). China-West divide threatens 'reversal' for global economy, IMF official warns. scmp.com A high-level official with the International Monetary Fund has said if divisions persist between China and the West, the damage that would be done to the global economy would be considerable.

cpj.org (2024-05-08). Jordanian authorities shut down Al-Yarmouk TV station. cpj.org Beirut, May 8, 2024 — After the Al-Yarmouk TV channel was raided on Tuesday night, the Committee to Protect Journalists on Wednesday called on Jordanian authorities to ensure the outlet can reopen and work freely without fear of reprisal. On May 7, 2024, Jordanian security forces stormed the Al-Yarmouk offices in the capital, Amman, confiscated…

Editor (2024-05-08). Brett Christophers: "Our Lives in Their Portfolios: Why Asset Managers Own the World" mronline.org Since the global financial crisis, big banks have taken a backseat, and asset managers have become the—often self-appointed—new experts and administrators of capitalism.

Hannah Davenport (2024-05-08). 25 groups condemn Tory Party's 'onslaught of attacks' on disabled people's rights. leftfootforward.org A coalition of organisations sign letter to Rishi Sunak condemning the UK government for a 'complete disregard for international law and contempt for human rights'

Bochen Han (2024-05-08). TikTok and China's ByteDance sue to block US law seeking sale or ban of app. scmp.com The suit argues that the law violates the US Constitution on a number of grounds, including running afoul of First Amendment free speech protections.

cpj.org (2024-05-08). Guinea suspends journalist Mamoudou Babila Keita and Inquisiteur website for 6 months. cpj.org Dakar, May 8, 2023—Guinea's media regulator should lift its suspension of the Inquisiteur outlet and journalist Mamoudou Babila Keita and allow the press to report on matters of public interest without fear of sanctions, the Committee to Protect Journalists said Wednesday. On April 17, the High Authority for Communication (HAC) suspended the private news website…

themoscowtimes (2024-05-08). Estonia Summons Russian Envoy Over Alleged GPS Jamming. themoscowtimes.com "Russia's hybrid activities that disrupt our normal lives in Estonia and Europe must end," Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna said.

Reuters (2024-05-08). Banned Chinese cotton from Xinjiang found in 19% of US and global retailers' merchandise. scmp.com A US law to safeguard its market from products linked to forced labour has not necessarily been effective, a new study using isotope testing suggests.

ecns.cn (2024-05-08). Xi says to invite 300 Serbian youths to study in China in 3 years. ecns.cn A total of 300 Serbian youths will be invited to study in China in the next three years, Chinese President Xi Jinping said Wednesday.

tn.ai (2024-05-08). Iran, Uzbekistan to Launch Joint Trade-Industrial Center. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Officials from Iran and Uzbekistan discussed setting up a joint trade-industrial center.

Reuters (2024-05-08). TikTok and China's ByteDance sue to block US law seeking sale or ban of app. scmp.com The lawsuit argues the legislation violates the US Constitution on a number of grounds, including running afoul of First Amendment free speech protections.

Khushboo Razdan (2024-05-08). Incoming Taiwan leader is open to Beijing dialogue 'on equal footing' with 'mutual respect': envoy. scmp.com Taipei's de facto diplomatic envoy to the US under president-elect William Lai Ching-te also says most on the island 'prefer the status quo'.

ptcnews.tv (2024-05-08). 'Allegations of India's involvement in recent targeted killings inside Pakistan supported by irrefutable evidence' : DG ISPR Pakistan. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: In a press conference held at the General Headquarters in Rawalpindi, Major General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhary, the Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), made shocking allegations against India, claiming Pakistan possesses "irrefutable evidence" of India's involvement in recent targeted killings within Pakistani borders.Major General Chaudhary began by condemning what he described as India's "killing spree" which, according to him, has transcended national boundaries. He cited instances such as the assassination of Sikh leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar in another country, emphasising…

Maxime Duriez (2024-05-08). Syria/Dabbagh case : First trial in France of the crimes of the Syrian authorities. fidh.org

unitedEditor (2024-05-08). Xi Jinping in Europe to promote peace and cooperation. unitedworldint.com By Davide Rossi * From 5 to 10 May 2024, Chinese President Xi Jinping will be in Europe with a three-stop visit. He arrived in the old continent on May 5, the day the philosopher and economist great Karl Marx was born in Trier, Germany, in 1818. Last glimmers of dialogue The only window open …

Reuters (2024-05-08). Donald Trump documents trial indefinitely postponed by Judge Aileen Cannon. scmp.com The decision greatly reduces the chances that the ex-US president will face a jury in either of two federal cases against him before the November election.

ecns.cn (2024-05-08). FMCG sales at convenience stores solid in 2023. ecns.cn Sales of fast-moving consumer goods at convenience stores on the Chinese mainland last year grew 8.2 percent, 1.3 times the average growth rate in the Asia-Pacific region, according to NielsenIQ monitoring data.

themoscowtimes (2024-05-08). Polish Border Guards Arrest Russian Army Deserter. themoscowtimes.com Russia's Embassy in Warsaw said Polish authorities have not informed it about the reported detention, according to Russian state media.

Editor (2024-05-08). Suppressing pro-Palestinian speech is the new McCarthyism. mronline.org The crackdowns on pro-Palestine protesters recast protected speech as harassment, and have little to do with protecting Jewish students from antisemitic threats.

GV South Asia (2024-05-08). 'D voters' remain a key issue in Assam during India's general elections. globalvoices.org

John Ross (2024-05-08). U.S. dooms itself to defeat in peaceful competition with China. mronline.org Superficially in the recent period the U.S. has attempted to display two apparently contradictory sides of its policy to China.

Maddie Stone (2024-05-08). Microsoft employees spent years fighting the tech giant's oil ties. Now, they're speaking out. grist.org For nearly a decade,

ecns.cn (2024-05-08). Xi announces 6 measures to support building China-Serbia community with shared future. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping announced here on Wednesday six measures to support the building of a China-Serbia community with a shared future.

Carlos Lancho (2024-05-08). FIDH and Provea react to ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan's Venezuela visit. fidh.org

ecns.cn (2024-05-08). Ministry allocates more money for education in rural areas. ecns.cn The Ministry of Finance has allocated 158.2 billion yuan ($21.9 billion), a year-on-year increase of 2.3 billion yuan, to further ensure equal and high-quality compulsory education in rural areas.

Reuters (2024-05-08). US revokes some export licences for China's Huawei. scmp.com The move comes after the tech giant released its first AI-enabled laptop, powered by a new Intel processor.

Prof. Ulv Hanssen (2024-05-08). The Chinese "Hypothetical Enemy": Japan Rehabilitates A Problematic Prewar Label. asia-pacificresearch.com

Eric Brooks (2024-05-08). Our party is stronger for Dimitrov's definition of fascism. cpusa.org It is crucially important that we learn the lessons of history in their proper context and in their proper chronological order. In this historical moment, our party has correctly identified the fascist danger which threatens the working class of the United States and the world. This is because our current definition comes directly from the Communist International who organized tirelessly amongst the working class and its allies to defeat fascism in the 1940s. Unfortunately, their fascist enemies were strengthened before the war in large part because of a critical miscalculation. Their obsolete definition, whic…

The Independent (2024-05-08). Private sector activity picks up April, PMI shows. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda's private sector activity picked up in April amidst prolonged traders' strike over the government's enforcement of the Electronic Fiscal Receipting and Invoicing Solutions, a new business survey shows. The Stanbic Bank Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) rose to 52.6 in April from 49.3 a month earlier. Readings above 50.0 signal …

Basit Mahmood (2024-05-08). Liz Truss brutally mocked after being snubbed by Argentina's President. leftfootforward.org Former Prime Minister Liz Truss is being brutally mocked after she was snubbed by Argentina's president, who didn't know who she was. | Truss, who is currently promoting her new book 'Ten Years to Save the West', was recently asked on GB News who her favourite Tory leader was aside from Winston Churchill and Margaret Thatcher, to which she replied: "Javier Milei". | Milei was elected in December and is known for his polarising views on the economy. He campaigned with a chainsaw to symbolise his desire to slash public spending. | During an interview with the BBC, journalist Ione Wells asked Milei: "Liz Truss re…

cpj.org (2024-05-08). Shooter of Philippine journalist Percival Mabasa given to up to 16 years jail. cpj.org Bangkok, May 8, 2024—The Committee to Protect Journalists commends the conviction and sentencing of Joel Escorial, who confessed to shooting dead Philippine journalist Percival Mabasa in 2022. On Monday, May 6, Harold Cesar Huliganga, presiding judge at the Regional Trial Court Branch 254 in the city of Las Piñas, about 20 kilometers (12 miles) south…

James David Spellman (2024-05-08). Why the world needs a Bretton Woods 2.0. scmp.com As Bretton Woods institutions falter, nations like China are pushing for reform that reflects the global reality amid challenges such as debt distress and climate change. While the most likely scenario is marginal changes to the international monetary system, multilateral collaboration should not be underestimated.

Agence France-Presse (2024-05-08). Shooting outside Drake's Toronto mansion leaves security guard wounded. scmp.com The Canadian superstar has been embroiled in a 'diss track' feud with Kendrick Lamar, though there is no indication that the incident is linked to the rap battle.

newleftreview (2024-05-08). Pierre Vesperini: What to Do With the Past? newleftreview.org Above the fray of mediatized controversy, a classicist situates the heritage of the 'West' in the long view. A culture forged by the interplay of ecclesiastical, capitalist and emancipatory forces; the catastrophes of European world conquest and their weight on the present. Does Benjamin offer a way through the impasse?

ecns.cn (2024-05-08). French puppet show staged in C China amid 60th anniv. of diplomatic ties. ecns.cn The international troupe Archibald Caramantran, presented the giant puppet show Fables of La Fontaine to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Sino-French diplomatic relations.

Gabisile (2024-05-08). Emergency personnel "true heroes" as 36 pulled from building site. sanews.gov.za Emergency personnel "true heroes" as 36 pulled from building site | The number of people retrieved from the collapsed five-storey building in George has risen to 36 as of Wednesday morning. | This means 39 others are currently unaccounted for, while seven people have been declared dead. | According to the Western Cape Premier, Alan Winde, the multi-disciplinary team of more than 200 emergency services personnel continues with its rescue operations at the site of the collapsed building on Victoria Street. | Seventy-five construction workers are said to have been on-site at the time of the collapse, which occurred…

Filip Noubel (2024-05-08). Translating Taiwanese queer sci-fi literature into Spanish: Interview with Alberto Poza Poyatos. globalvoices.org I prefer to think of translation as a revitalization of meaningOriginally published on Taiwanese literature is finally getting international recognition after years of often being presented as a branch of Chinese literature in global book fairs and publishing house ca…

Coco Feng (2024-05-08). TikTok's US lawsuit gets Chinese state media support as ByteDance looks to avoid ban of its flagship app. scmp.com Xinhua, China Daily and others ran articles on Wednesday supporting TikTok and ByteDance's lawsuit against the US government.

Prensa Latina News Agency (2024-05-08). Díaz-Canel honors Fidel Castro in Moscow. en.escambray.cu The President of Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel, today paid honors to the historical leader of the Cuban Revolution, Fidel Castro (1926-2016), in the Russian capital.

newleftreview (2024-05-08). Sahra Wagenknecht: Condition of Germany. newleftreview.org Interview with a prominent leader of the German left on the state of her country, currently the epicentre of converging crises—geopolitical, economic, environmental. With politics swerving right under an SPD-led government, flux and refoundation on the left.

Bloomberg (2024-05-08). Tesla moves top car executive Tom Zhu to China in shake-up, US report says. scmp.com The Austin-based senior vice-president had previously been based in China, heading the carmaker's Asia-Pacific operations.

The Independent (2024-05-08). Targeting small business. independent.co.ug Is it the answer to a tax system that's not bringing in enough revenue? INTERVIEW | MARIA JOUSTE | Uganda, with a fiscal deficit of 5.6% in 2023, has increasingly turned to local resources to make up for its revenue shortfall since the World Bank suspended its funding on August 08, 2023 over the country's anti-homosexuality …

(2024-05-08). SABC editor-in-chief called for security vetting and polygraph before South Africa election. sabcnews.com

Connectas (2024-05-08). Elon Musk, superhero of the Latin American right. globalvoices.org How Elon Musk is increasing polarization in the regionOriginally published on This article was written by Leonardo Oliva and published in

ecns.cn (2024-05-08). Xi, Vucic sign joint statement on building China-Serbia community with shared future. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping and Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic on Wednesday signed a joint statement on the building of a China-Serbia community with a shared future in the new era, making Serbia the first European country to build such a community with China.

ptcnews.tv (2024-05-08). Australia student visa: Indians to hit as Australia tightens student visa requirements amid migration surge. ptcnews.tv Australia student visa update: The Australian government, led by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, has recently announced substantial changes to visa requirements for international students, potentially impacting Indian students intending to study in Australia. Under these new regulations, international students must now demonstrate proof of savings amounting to at least AUD29,710 ($19,576) in order to qualify for a student visa. This marks the second increase in the required savings within the past seven months, with the amount rising by $3,430 from its previous level of AUD24,505 ($16,146). | These adjustments…

Hannah Davenport (2024-05-08). Tory MP Natalie Elphicke defects to Labour over 'broken promises'. leftfootforward.org The Tory MP for Dover hit out at Rishi Sunak's party saying 'the Conservatives have become a byword for incompetence and division'

Maxime Duriez (2024-05-08). Q&A: Unpacking the ICC Office of the Prosecutor's New Approach to Complementarity and Cooperation. fidh.org

ecns.cn (2024-05-08). China's 3rd aircraft carrier completes maiden sea trials. ecns.cn China's third aircraft carrier, the Fujian, on Wednesday returned to port after successfully wrapping up its eight-day maiden voyage.

Dave Kellaway (2024-05-08). Britain: Six takeaways from the local and mayoral elections. links.org.au Dave Kellaway examines what we have learnt from the recent local and mayoral elections.

Iris Deng (2024-05-08). Tech war: Huawei's growing laptop business in China under threat after US revokes Intel, Qualcomm chip export licences. scmp.com Further restrictions on access to Intel and Qualcomm chips would pose challenges to Huawei's PC business, which has been gaining ground in the China market.

unitedEditor (2024-05-08). Who benefits from political developments in West Africa? unitedworldint.com By Hend Selim Dr. Ahmad Mezab, the Expert in military and security issues and crisis management, Consultant at Africa Geopolitics Center for Studies and former President of the Algerian-African Peace Committee has talked about the colonial powers' interests in Africa, anti-France and ani-America waves in Africa, the future of ECOWAS and recent coups in West …

ecns.cn (2024-05-08). China supports Serbia in hosting Expo 2027, to send delegation — Xi. ecns.cn China supports Serbia in hosting Expo 2027, and will send a delegation to participate in the grand show, Chinese President Xi Jinping announced on Wednesday.

Klaas Woldring (2024-05-08). Political reconstruction vital for Albanese re-election. independentaustralia.net

Bloomberg (2024-05-08). Apple's new iPad Pro is powered by AI-focused M4 chip in first revamp since 2022. scmp.com In addition to improvements like an OLED screen, the M4 chip comes with a faster neural engine that Apple says can handle AI tasks on device.

GABIK (2024-05-08). George tragedy: Call for organisations to prioritise safety in workplaces. sanews.gov.za George tragedy: Call for organisations to prioritise safety in workplaces | Employment and Labour Minister, Thulas Nxesi, says the collapse of the building which was under construction in George is a sobering reminder of the critical importance of prioritising safety in the workplace. | "With the loss of lives and the entrapment of individuals, this incident has sparked a call to action for organisations to reevaluate their health and safety protocols and practices," Nxesi said. | This comes after a multi-storey building under construction in Victoria Street, collapsed on Monday afternoon with 75 construction wo…

Reuters (2024-05-08). US soldier detained in Russia travelled through China without clearance, US Army says. scmp.com US Army Staff Sergeant Gordon Black is being detained in Vladivostok on suspicion of theft. He followed his girlfriend to Russia while he was on personal leave from military service.

(2024-05-08). Shooter of Philippine journalist Percival Mabasa given to up to 16 years jail. news.abs-cbn.com

tn.ai (2024-05-08). Iran Futsal Champions Meet Ayatollah Khamenei. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The members of Iran's national futsal team, who won the Asian crown in late April, met with Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei.

The Independent (2024-05-08). Napak: 27 turn up for police recruitment. independent.co.ug Napak, Uganda | THE INDPEPENDENT | A total of 27 people turned up for the probationer Police Constable Recruitment exercise that kicked off on Monday at Kangole Boys Primary School in Napak district. Police announced a recruitment of 2,500 probation constables in February. However after successful applicants were shortlisted for the interviews, a section of local …

The Independent (2024-05-08). TikTok sues U.S. government to block potential ban. independent.co.ug TikTok pointed out in the petition that the law — the Protecting Americans From Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act — is unconstitutional. WASHINGTON | Xinhua | TikTok, an online video entertainment platform, and its Chinese parent company ByteDance on Tuesday filed a legal challenge against the U.S. government over a law forcing ByteDance to sell …

Hugo GABBERO (2024-05-08). Azerbaijan: Arbitrary detention of Anar Mammadli. fidh.org In a context of increasing crackdown on civil society in Azerbaijan, more than 30 organisations including OMCT and FIDH in the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders call for the immediate release of Anar Mammadli and urge the authorities of Azerbaijan to end reprisals against human rights defenders in the country.
We, the undersigned human rights organisations, condemn in strongest possible terms the Azerbaijani authorities' detention of Anar Mammadli, (…) | – |

Eileen Kinch (2024-05-08). MC USA launches two podcasts for pastors and leaders. anabaptistworld.org Mennonite Church USA is launching two new podcasts, aimed at encouraging and equipping today's pastors and congregational leaders. Lead/Follow is a video podcast for pastors and congregational leaders, hosted by MC USA executive director Glen Guyton. He talks with folks across the denomination, digging deep to uncover insights, inspiration and strategies to equip those who …

(2024-05-08). Guinea suspends journalist Mamoudou Babila Keita and Inquisiteur website for 6 months. guineematin.com

cpj.org (2024-05-08). Nigerian police secretly arrest journalist Daniel Ojukwu over critical report. cpj.org Abuja, May 8, 2024—Authorities in Nigeria should immediately release journalist Daniel Ojukwu and stop intimidating and arresting members of the press who investigate the government's spending of public funds, the Committee to Protect Journalists said Wednesday. On May 1, Ojukwu, a reporter with the privately owned Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ), went missing and his…

GV South Asia (2024-05-08). 'D voters' remain a key issue in Assam during India's general elections. globalvoices.org Those who fail to prove their citizenship face detention campsGlobal Voices Tagged as D-voters, they are deemed 'aliens' in their own land. Screenshot from a 2019 The third phase of India's ongoing

The Independent (2024-05-08). African Auditor Generals asked to adopt modern technologies. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Supreme Audit Institutions in Africa have been asked to adopt modern technologies to improve their delivery and uphold Integrity in the face of pressure as they execute their mandate. The call was made during the opening session of the 20th Governing Board meeting of the African branch of the International …

ecns.cn (2024-05-08). Full text of Xi's signed article in Hungarian media. ecns.cn A signed article by Chinese President Xi Jinping titled "Embarking on a Golden Voyage in China-Hungary Relations" was published Wednesday in the Hungarian newspaper Magyar Nemzet.

The Independent (2024-05-08). Make policies predictable for investment growth in manufacturing. independent.co.ug COMMENT | GEORGE ORODI | As a young graduate, when I was being introduced into the circles of trade and tax, my CEO then, Kaushik Shah made me attend some of the key meetings at the Kenya Association of Manufacturers and I would later grow to chair a sub-committee on regional trading bloc configuration and a member of the coveted Trade and Tax …

unitedEditor (2024-05-08). What is behind Bin Salman's alleged assassination? unitedworldint.com News circulating on social media says that an assassination attempt targeted Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. As proof, media presents a video of burning cars on the streets of Riyadh. Others investigated that these images are footage of a car accident from 16 March this year. "The US really wants bin Salman gone" United …

Mark Gruenberg (2024-05-08). Trumpite Florida Judge Cannon indefinitely postpones stolen documents trial. peoplesworld.org WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.—Donald Trump won in federal court again, getting an indefinite postponement of his federal trial in West Palm Beach, Fla., on 37 counts of illegally stealing top-secret government documents and taking them to his Mar-a-Lago estate. On May 7, U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon, a Trump appointee who passed muster with the …

Imran Kamyana (2024-05-08). When Afghanistan was red! links.org.au Imran Kamyana — The Saur Revolution of 1978 is a ray of hope in these dark times, and proves that even in the most backward regions and most difficult situations, this system of oppression and exploitation can be challenged and overthrown.

The Independent (2024-05-08). Gov't considers compulsory patriotism training for s.6 vacists. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Government is considering compulsory patriotism training for all Senior Six leavers with effect from this year. Under the arrangement, all S6 leavers will undergo training at the National Leadership Institute, Kyankwanzi for at least three months, according to the Commissioner for National Secretariat Patriotism Corps Hellen Seku. She says that the …

ptcnews.tv (2024-05-08). Hardeep Nijjar killing: Three arrested Indians make court appearance; Canada reiterates Indian agents' allegations. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: Canadian Foreign Minister Melanie Joly has reiterated Ottawa's stance regarding the allegations of Indian involvement in the killing of Sikh leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar, despite a lack of evidence implicating India. Notably, three Indian nationals, Karan Brar, Kamalpreet Singh, and Karanpreet Singh, residing in Edmonton, appeared before a Canadian court via video for the first time, facing charges of first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit murder in relation to Nijjar's death. | The Canadian Foreign Minister said the investigation into Hardeep Singh Nijjar's killing was being conducted by the…

newleftreview (2024-05-08). Perry Anderson: Pathbreakers High and Low. newleftreview.org A decade ago, Christopher Clark upended conventional accounts of the origins of the First World War; he has now rewritten the history of the European revolutions of 1848—1849, and proposed a new way of considering their outcomes. Analytically, what differentiates and what connects these two outstanding achievements?

The Independent (2024-05-08). Minister cautions against corruption in NIRA mass enrollment exercise. independent.co.ug Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | State Minister for Internal Affairs General David Muhoozi has warned Internal Security Officers and village Chairmen against accepting bribes to recommend non-citizens for mass enrollment and renewal of National Identification cards. The National Identification Registration Authority is expected to embark on the mass enrollment and renewal of National IDs starting …

The Independent (2024-05-08). COMESA and Fidelis set to train business leaders. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | COMESA Competition Commission (CCC) and Fidelis Leadership Institute (FLI) are set to start training programs in competition law, international trade, and consumer protection in June this year, officials said at the launch of the Competition Law & Consumer Protection Training event held in Kampala on May 6. This …

Agence France-Presse (2024-05-08). South Africa building collapse: rescuers make contact with 11 people under the rubble, dozens still missing. scmp.com Three rescue teams were working on three different areas, to search for dozens of people, following the collapse of a five-storey building in the city of George, South Africa.

ecns.cn (2024-05-08). China tightens restrictions on controversial cough medicine. ecns.cn China has recently decided to include dextromethorphan, a cough suppressant tied to overdoses among teenagers for years, into its national catalog of Category II Psychotropic Drugs, a move to further tighten controls over the use and sale of the medication.

newleftreview (2024-05-08). Lola Seaton: Good Mistakes. newleftreview.org Lola Seaton on Anne Carson, Wrong Norma. Multi-form collection from one of the most erudite and ludic contemporary poets.

ptcnews.tv (2024-05-08). Covid -19 new variant FLiRT spreading rapidly in US; are you protected? Check symptoms. ptcnews.tv Covid-19 new variant FLiRT: As the world grapples with the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, the emergence of a new variant, FLiRT, in US has sparked concerns among health experts worldwide. The FLiRT variant, a group of new Covid -19 variants belonging to Omicron's JN.1 lineage, is swiftly replacing the previous variant, Eris, in various countries, including the USA, UK, New Zealand and South Korea. This sudden emergence has raised questions about the efficacy of current Covid-19 vaccines against the FLiRT variant. | FLiRT Variant: What You Need to Know | FLiRT, named after the technical mutations of the coronavirus,…

Mong Palatino (2024-05-08). Pacific groups highlight role of media in addressing climate crisis. globalvoices.org Journalists raised awareness about media suppression in the PacificGlobal Voices Journalists discuss the state of media in the Solomon Islands. Media groups,

tn.ai (2024-05-08). 28th Iran Oil Show Inaugurated in Tehran. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The 28th Iran International Oil, Gas, Refining and Petrochemical Exhibition (Iran Oil Show) was inaugurated in a ceremony at the Tehran Permanent International Fairgrounds Wednesday, attended by Iran's Oil Minister Javad Owji and senior managers of the oil industry.

The Independent (2024-05-08). Fresh demands arise for delayed competition, consumer protection laws. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The COMESA Competition Commission together with Fidelis Leadership Institute have launched a training program on consumer protection and competition laws, amidst calls for the implementation of the relevant laws in Uganda. Recently, President Yoweri Museveni assented to the Competition Act 2023 but it is yet to be operationalized due to …

Hugo GABBERO (2024-05-08). Georgia: Parliament must drop the legislation on "transparency of foreign influence" fidh.org Georgian authorities' attempt to reintroduce the draft Law on Transparency of Foreign Influence is an attack against civil society and independent media. The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders (OMCT-FIDH) and the Human Rights Center call on the Parliament of Georgia to reject the adoption of this legislation, which is not compatible with the respect of the rights to freedom of association and expression.
Paris-Geneva-Tbilisi, May 7, 2024 — On May 1, 2024, the (…) | – |

Eric Brooks (2024-05-08). Community control of the police: a historic demand for justice. cpusa.org : | History of community control of the police: | Since the advent of capitalism, there have always been forms of police to defend the interests of the bourgeoisie. The institution of policing, as it evolved in the United States, is explicitly linked to its origins as enforcers for the land-owning class. In particular, police were organized around protecting the system of enslavement, a role that was always present but became particularly visible after the

themoscowtimes (2024-05-08). U.K. Expels Russian Defense Attache Accused of Being 'Undeclared' Intelligence Officer. themoscowtimes.com Home Secretary James Cleverly told parliament the U.K. would also remove the diplomatic status of several Russian-owned properties.

(2024-05-08). Pakistani journalist Muhammad Siddique Mengal targeted, killed by bomb. voanews.com

ecns.cn (2024-05-08). Xi arrives in Belgrade for state visit to Serbia. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Belgrade on Tuesday to pay a state visit to Serbia.

cpj.org (2024-05-08). CPJ calls for immediate release of Sudanese photographer Abdelaziz Mahmoud Arja. cpj.org New York, May 8, 2024 — The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on the Sudanese paramilitary group Rapid Support Forces (RSF) to immediately and unconditionally release Abdelaziz Mahmoud Arja, a photographer with state-owned Sudan TV. "We are deeply concerned by the Rapid Support Forces soldiers' arrest of state television photographer Abdelaziz Mahmoud Arja and urge…

ecns.cn (2024-05-08). Xi attends welcome ceremony held by Serbian President Vucic. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday attended a welcome ceremony held by Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic.

Reuters (2024-05-08). Stormy Daniels offers unflattering testimony about sex with Donald Trump at hush money trial. scmp.com The porn star at the heart of Donald Trump's historic criminal trial testified — in sometimes explicit detail — about an alleged 2006 sexual encounter with the former president in a hotel penthouse suite.

ptcnews.tv (2024-05-08). Stormy Daniels testimony reveals intimate details of Trump's private life. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Stormy Daniels took center stage on Tuesday, offering a vivid and often explicit account of her alleged affair with Donald Trump, providing fresh insights into a saga that has captivated public attention for years. | In a Manhattan courtroom, Daniels recounted a 2006 encounter with the former president in a Lake Tahoe hotel suite, divulging intimate details that had previously been the subject of speculation and rumor. Dressed in silk or satin pajamas, Trump became the focal point of Daniels' testimony, as she humorously quipped, "'Does Hugh Hefner know you stole his pajamas?'" The scene unfolded…

Associated Press (2024-05-08). FTX says most customers will get all their money back, less than 2 years after cryptocurrency collapse. scmp.com FTX said in a court filing it owes about US$11.2 billion to its creditors. The exchange estimates it has between US$14.5 billion and US$16.3 billion to distribute to them.

Alex Bainbridge (2024-05-08). Student Encampment in Solidarity with Palestine Sets Up at University of Queensland. asia-pacificresearch.com

Hugo GABBERO (2024-05-08). Georgia: International solidarity with Georgian civil society. fidh.org More than forty-five human rights organisations from around the world, including FIDH and OMCT within the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, signed a letter in solidarity with Georgian civil society, condemning the efforts of the Georgian government to introduce the law on the transparency of foreign influence.
As human rights defenders across the globe, we are deeply troubled by efforts of the Georgian government to stifle civil society voices (…) | – |

themoscowtimes (2024-05-08). Moscow Seizes Pasta Maker Makfa in Wartime Nationalization Sweep. themoscowtimes.com The company's lawyer said he "sees grounds" to challenge the verdict with Russia's Constitutional Court.

newleftreview (2024-05-08). Oliver Eagleton: Stakeholder Capitalism, Again. newleftreview.org Oliver Eagleton on Will Hutton, This Time No Mistakes. Lessons for the incoming Labour government on humanizing British capitalism, from a proselytizer of Blair's Third Way.

Bloomberg (2024-05-08). US-China tech war: Intel expects revenue to fall 'below midpoint' projections after Huawei ban. scmp.com On Tuesday, the US revoked licenses allowing Huawei, a Chinese telecommunications giant blacklisted by the US, to buy semiconductors from Intel and rival Qualcomm Inc.

Reuters (2024-05-08). London's 200-year-old Garrick Club to finally allow women members, just not 'any time soon'. scmp.com While other male-only private clubs still exist in London, the Garrick Club's high-profile membership triggered debate about elitism and exclusion of women in UK society…

Adam Bienkov (2024-05-08). Labour MPs are 'Furious' with Starmer Over Defection of Hard-Right Conservative MP Natalie Elphicke. bylinetimes.com Conservative MP Natalie Elphicke's to the One Labour MP told Byline Times that the "whole Parliamentary Labour Party is furious" about the decision to embrace Elphicke, who has a long record of inflammatory comments about immigrants and asylum seekers. | Elphicke, who is the MP for Dover, has previously accused the Labour Party of wanting "open borders" and called for asylum seekers to be forcibly

bwitanek (2024-05-08). Howell Resolution Against Billboard Stating "Stand With Palestine" Modified — Local "News" Site Smears Jewish Opponents Advocates Who Attended Meeting. fightbackbetter.com Howell Township has passed a resolution on the issue of "Anti-Semitism." However the resolution was introduced in response to a…

ecns.cn (2024-05-08). China Coast Guard carries out a patrol off Diaoyu Islands. ecns.cn The China Coast Guard said its fleet conducted a patrol within the territorial waters off the Diaoyu Islands on Wednesday.

Richard Atimniraye (2024-05-08). Forging bonds: People-to-People diplomacy between Taiwan and Somaliland. globalvoices.org The pivotal role of non-presidential signatories, particularly foreign ministers, is crucialOriginally published on In an era where traditional diplomatic norms face challenges, Taiwan and Somaliland, two de facto states not recognized by the UN and a majority of countries, are pioneering a unique approach toward international relations. Through…

The Independent (2024-05-08). Mumbere loses bid to have pistol returned. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The International Crimes Division of the High Court sitting in Kampala has dismissed an application in which Rwenzururu Kingdom leader Charles Wesley Mumbere wanted his pistol returned to him. He argues that the charges that led to its confiscation were dropped against him. Lady Justice Alice Komuhangi Khauka declined to …

Carlos Lancho (2024-05-08). Colombia: ICC prosecutor should explain closure of preliminary examination to victims. fidh.org

ecns.cn (2024-05-08). Commemorative postage stamps issued in Belgrade witnessing China-Serbia friendship. ecns.cn The commemorative postage stamps – "Friends from afar" were first issued by China Cultural Center in Belgrade on Tuesday afternoon local time, witnessing China-Serbia ironclad friendship.

ecns.cn (2024-05-08). China to import more quality, distinctive Serbian agriproducts — Xi. ecns.cn China is ready to import more quality and distinctive agricultural products from Serbia, Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Wednesday.

Cristen Hemingway Jaynes (2024-05-08). Flooding, landslides kill at least 85 in Brazil as climate crisis creates "disastrous cocktail" peoplesworld.org Following days of heavy rains in Brazil, the country's southernmost state of Rio Grande do Sul is experiencing severe landslides and flooding. At least 85 people have been killed. Of the 497 cities in the area, more than two-thirds have been affected by the storms, which have destroyed roads and bridges, reported Reuters. On Monday, President Luiz Inacio Lula da …

The Independent (2024-05-08). Swineherds amazed with Ugandan pigskin leather products. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Younger swineherds from various parts of Uganda have been amazed by the products made out of pigskin leather, seeing it as another avenue to make money from their herds. These products were part of the display at the Piggery Value Chain Symposium, which attracted over 800 swineherds, both physically and …

Sachi Kitajima Mulkey (2024-05-08). The surging demand for data is guzzling Virginia's water. grist.org Every email you send has a home. Every uploaded file, web search, and social media post does, too. In massive buildings erected from miles of concrete, stacked servers hum with the electricity required to process and store every byte of information that modern lives rely on. | In recent years, these data centers have been rapidly expanding in the United States. But the gargantuan facilities do more than keep cloud servers running — they also guzzle absurd amounts of water to run cooling systems that protect their components from overheating. Now, as artificial intelligence applications become ubiquitous,…

The Independent (2024-05-08). Museveni sustains Electronic Fiscal Receipting System (EFRIS). independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni has maintained the use of the Electronic Fiscal Receipting and Invoicing Solutions (EFRIS), for Value Added Tax collections. He, however, advised the Uganda Revenue Authority to suspend fines and penalties for non-compliant traders and instead encouraged dialogue between taxpayers and tax collectors. This was the outcome of …

Reuters (2024-05-08). Jailing Trump for contempt in hush money trial could spell political trouble for ex-president. scmp.com Jailing Trump would almost certainly inflame his already loyal base of supporters and in their minds further Trump's narrative that he is being politically persecuted.

Zac Larkham (2024-05-08). Bouncers at the Ballot Box: Security Turned Away Voters In What Campaigners say is 'Another Nail in the Coffin of Photo Voter ID'. bylinetimes.com Voters were turned away from a polling station in Sheffield last week after a security guard began checking voter ID on the door, Byline Times can reveal. | A security guard who believed he was doing his job properly, examined IDs on the door of a polling station in Sheffield on May 2 and turned away three people of colour who did not have voter identification. The council did not ask security to check IDs as part of their job. | The security guard told Byline Times that voter ID requirements had been all over the news and argued voters "had no excuse, it's the law." | A spokesperson for Sheffield City Counci…

ecns.cn (2024-05-08). Serbia backs China's legitimate position on Taiwan — Vucic. ecns.cn Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said Wednesday that the Serbian side firmly supports China's legitimate position on Taiwan and other issues involving core interests.

ecns.cn (2024-05-08). Foreign Ministry claims proof of Beijing-Manila correspondence regarding Ren'ai Reef issue. ecns.cn Facts regarding the arrangements between Beijing and Manila on managing the Ren'ai Reef issue are clear and backed by solid evidence that cannot be denied, Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian said on Wednesday.

ecns.cn (2024-05-08). Insights | French scholar encourages youths to visit, understand, invest in China. ecns.cn "I think the first message is peace as the state visit of President Xi to France is occurring in the context of huge tensions," said Sébastien Drochon, senior fellow of the Schiller Institute in France, in an exclusive interview with China News Network.

Adriaan Alsema (2024-05-08). Guerrillas from southwest Colombia abandon ELN. colombiareports.com The "Comuneros del Sur" front that operates in southwest Colombia has broken ties with the ELN to pursue peace with the government of Gustavo Petro. In a video, a guerrilla…

Frank Chen,He Huifeng (2024-05-08). China's banks pore over Russia transactions, causing delays and unsettling exporters. scmp.com With China's ties to Russia under stronger scrutiny from the West, banks are keeping a closer eye on transactions with links to Moscow — and China's exporters are concerned their bottom line will suffer.

Hasan Patel, Scott Lucas (2024-05-08). 'Labour Won the Local Elections but it has a Problem — it Can't Engage With UK Muslims'. bylinetimes.com The results were mixed for Yes, the opposition party gained more than 180 council seats and eight councils. It triumphed in almost all mayoral elections, including an iconic but narrow victory in the West Midlands. It captured the Parliamentary seat of Blackpool South in a by-election with a 26.3% swing, the third-largest since 1945. | But there were also setbacks. Labour lost control of Oldham council. The Deputy Leader of the council lost his safe Labour seat t…

Hugo GABBERO (2024-05-08). Greece: Acquittal of migrants' rights defender Panayote Dimitras. fidh.org

ecns.cn (2024-05-08). China's 2-ton flying taxi completes maiden flight overseas. ecns.cn China's 2-metric ton electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft completed its maiden flight in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Monday, setting a new record for the 2-metric ton eVTOL in the Middle East, according to AutoFlight, the developer of the eVTOL.

ecns.cn (2024-05-08). Insights丨Erik Solheim: China-Europe cooperation and healthy competition bring mutual benefits. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping left Beijing on Sunday morning for state visits to France, Serbia and Hungary. This is his first trip to Europe in nearly five years. China News Network talked with Erik Solheim, former Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations, who spoke highly of the promising future of China-Europe cooperation in economic development.

Anand Naidoo (2024-05-08). The Heat: U.S. Politics. america.cgtn.com

(2024-05-08). Ethiopian journalist Muhiyadin Mohamed Abdullahi sentenced to 2 years in prison. facebook.com

The Independent (2024-05-08). Vivo Energy Uganda reaffirms Pearl of Africa Uganda Rally title sponsorship. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Vivo Energy Ugand has announced its continued partnership as the title sponsor of the Shell V-Power Annual Pearl of Africa Uganda Rally, scheduled to take place from 10th to 12th May 2024 in Jinja. The company, a, the marketer and distributor of Shell-branded fuels and lubricants in Uganda, has reaffirmed …

themoscowtimes (2024-05-08). India Arrests 4 Accused of Recruiting Citizens for Russian Army. themoscowtimes.com The arrests come two months after investigators conducted raids across 13 locations in India and detained several people for questioning.

ecns.cn (2024-05-08). Xi attends welcome ceremony held by Serbian President Vucic. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping attends a welcome ceremony held by Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic in Belgrade, Serbia, May 8, 2024.

(2024-05-08). Nigerian police secretly arrest journalist Daniel Ojukwu over critical report. thecable.ng

ecns.cn (2024-05-08). Xi says China-Serbia free trade agreement to take effect on July 1. ecns.cn With joint efforts from China and Serbia, the free trade agreement between the two countries will take effect on July 1, Chinese President Xi Jinping said in Belgrade on Wednesday.

tn.ai (2024-05-08). Iran Stresses Expanding Agricultural Cooperation with Tajikistan. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran's deputy ministry of agriculture for water and soil affairs emphasized broadening agricultural cooperation between Tehran and Dushanbe.

tn.ai (2024-05-08). Talks, Missiles Two Necessary Coping Strategies: Iran's President. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — It is imperative for Iran to possess missiles for defense in tandem with the continuation of negotiations in order to deal with problems, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi said.

teleSUR, dcdc, JCM (2024-05-08). Ataques israelíes dejan al menos 35 muertos en Rafah. telesurtv.net 129 personas sufrieron heridas en medio de los bombardeos en un territorio que alberga 1,5 millones de gazatíes desplazados, tras las órdenes de evacuación de octubre de trasladarse hacia el sur.

teleSUR, MS (2024-05-08). México rechaza la ofensiva militar de Israel sobre Rafah. telesurtv.net En un comunicado oficial, el Gobierno mexicano expresó su profunda preocupación por las posibles consecuencias catastróficas que esta acción militar podría acarrear para la población civil asentada en esa localidad.

teleSUR, dcdc, DRL (2024-05-08). Universitarios españoles protestan contra el genocidio en Gaza. telesurtv.net Denunciaron la complicidad de los países de la Unión Europea y de la Casa Blanca que apoyan a Israel y su política de ocupación colonial y limpieza étnica.

teleSUR, SH (2024-05-08). Israel reabre cruce fronterizo en el sur de la Franja de Gaza. telesurtv.net El organismo militar israelí que gestiona los asuntos civiles en los territorios palestinos comunicó la llegada de convoys de ayuda humanitaria procedentes de Egipto.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-05-08). Cuba celebra su Día del Son. radiohc.cu La Habana, 8 may (RHC) Con la alegría que da bailar un género distintivo por excelencia de esta nación caribeña a nivel mundial, se celebra hoy el Día del Son Cubano.

Raúl Rodríguez (2024-05-08). Vegueros de Pinar primer equipo con 30 victorias en Serie Cubana de Béisbol. radiohc.cu La Habana, 8 may (ACN) Los Vegueros de Pinar del Rio vinieron de abajo en el marcador para derrotar a los Tigres de Ciego de àÅvila, conseguir su victoria 30 y mantener la cima de la Serie Nacional de Béisbol, en una jornada marcada por un juego sin jits ni carreras propinado por el derecho de Industriales Pavel Hernández, el número 66 que se firma en los torneos cubanos.

Maria Calvo (2024-05-08). Cuba con mucho que compartir en enfrentamiento al VIH, afirma ONUSIDA. radiohc.cu Cuba tiene mucho que compartir con el mundo en el enfrentamiento al VIH, desde la importancia de contar con un sistema de salud fuerte hasta su solidaridad internacional, consideró la directora ejecutiva de ONUSIDA, Winnie Byanyima.

Maria Calvo (2024-05-08). La niñez, uno de los sectores más golpeado por la violencia en Ecuador. radiohc.cu La niñez es sin dudas, uno de los sectores más golpeado por la ola de violencia en Ecuador, que en 2023 registró más de 7 mil homicidios, lo que llevó a que fuera catalogado como el país más violento de América Latina y el Caribe.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-05-08). Propuesta palestina de alto al fuego está en manos de mediadores. radiohc.cu La Habana, 8 may (RHC) El subsecretario general del movimiento Yihad Islámica de Palestina, Mohammad al-Hindi, confirmó que la propuesta de alto al fuego no ha fracasado y está en manos de mediadores, divulgó hoy en Beirut Al Mayadeen.

María Candela (2024-05-08). Desestiman contundentemente indemnización exigida a Meliá. radiohc.cu El contundente fallo a favor de la cadena Meliá Hotels International ante una demanda presentada en España por su gestión de hoteles en Cuba, asesta un golpe significativo al bloqueo de Estados Unidos, en el que persiste la administración de Joseph Biden.

teleSUR, idg -JCM (2024-05-08). Aumentan a 100 los muertos por inundaciones en el sur de Brasil. telesurtv.net Las fuertes lluvias en el sur del país, son una de las peores tragedias climáticas de la historia de Brasil y se cree que en las próximas horas la situación pueda empeorar.

teleSUR, rzr, SH (2024-05-08). Abril extiende a once los meses consecutivos de récord de calor. telesurtv.net El cuarto mes del año 2024 terminó siendo más caluroso que cualquiera del que se tengan registros, con 0.16 grados centígrados por encima de la media del período 1991-2020.

teleSUR, DRL (2024-05-08). Denuncian plan hotelero de esposa de presidente ecuatoriano. telesurtv.net Se trata de la amenaza que supone la expansión inmobiliaria de la empresa Vinazin S.A., donde Lavinia Valbonesi, esposa del presidente Daniel Noboa, es accionista mayoritaria.

teleSUR, idg, JCM (2024-05-08). Asciende a 238 cifra de muertos por inundaciones en Kenia. telesurtv.net El portavoz del Ejecutivo keniano, Isaac Mwaura, informó que hasta el momento contabilizan 75 heridos y 174 desaparecidos.

teleSUR, MS (2024-05-08). NASA pospone la misión tripulada del Boeing Starliner. telesurtv.net Los astronautas Butch Wilmore y Suni Williams, que estaban listos para despegar de la base de Cabo Cañaveral en Florida, tuvieron que permanecer en tierra cuando se detectó el problema con la válvula del cohete Atlas V, encargado de impulsar el Starliner a órbita.

teleSUR, jcvm, JGN (2024-05-08). Siete obras de Gustave Flaubert que debes leer. telesurtv.net Miembro de la élite literaria universal, Flaubert resalta por lo depurado de su producción artística y por las temáticas que tocó, muy alejadas de los cánones contemporáneos.

teleSUR, SH (2024-05-08). Presidente Petro reafirmó que luchará contra la corrupción. telesurtv.net Gustavo Petro afirmó que desde su llegada a la presidencia encontró una corrupción estructural y profesionalizada que ha tomado varias instituciones del Estado colombiano.

teleSUR, MER (2024-05-08). Entregarán recursos para proyectos comunales en Venezuela. telesurtv.net El mandatario reiteró que atender las necesidades de la población es una prioridad e instó al Poder Popular a seguir organizados.

teleSUR, JCM (2024-05-08). Milei expresa que islas Malvinas están "en manos del Reino Unido" telesurtv.net El mandatario ultraderechista indicó que podría demorar años el intento por recuperar las islas Malvinas.

teleSUR, MS (2024-05-08). Fiscal de Guatemala carga contra el presidente Bernardo Arévalo. telesurtv.net Es preciso destacar que estas declaraciones surgen después de que Arévalo de León presentara una propuesta de reforma de ley en el Congreso para permitir la remoción del fiscal general…

teleSUR, DRL (2024-05-08). Contitucional guatemalteco ampara a fiscal general y evita cese. telesurtv.net María Consuelo Porras se mostró molesta por la propuesta del presidente, Bernardo Arévalo, de reformar la Ley Orgánica de dicha entidad, debido a que se busca removerla del cargo.

teleSUR, DRL (2024-05-08). Consejo transitorio de Haití pide que Kenia inicie intervención. telesurtv.net Hace varias semanas, el presidente de Kenia aseguró que su país "está listo y dispuesto" a enviar policías para ayudar a restablecer el orden en Haití tras la instalación del Consejo Presidencial.

teleSUR, JCM (2024-05-08). Macedonia del Norte elige nuevo parlamento y presidente. telesurtv.net Un total de 3.508 colegios electorales abrieron a las 07H00 horas locales para las dobles elecciones en las que tienen derecho a votar alrededor de 1.8 millones de personas.

Raúl Rodríguez (2024-05-08). Cubanos vencen a Canadá en torneo de balonmano. radiohc.cu La Habana, 8 may (JIT).- Cuba obtuvo su segunda victoria en el Campeonato Masculino de Norteamérica y el Caribe NACHC de México 2024 al vencer 40-24 a su similar de Canadá.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-05-08). Presidente del Parlamento de Türkiye realiza visita oficial a Cuba. radiohc.cu La Habana, 8 may (RHC) El presidente de la Gran Asamblea Nacional de Türkiye (Parlamento), Numan Kurtulmu≈ü, llegó hoy a Cuba para realizar una visita oficial, en respuesta a una invitación de su homólogo Esteban Lazo.

Maria Calvo (2024-05-08). Reconoce Cuba labor del Cited en el cuidado a los adultos mayores. radiohc.cu La Habana, 8 may (RHC) Manuel Marrero Cruz, Primer Ministro de Cuba, felicitó la víspera, a través de su cuenta en X, al colectivo del Centro de Investigaciones sobre Longevidad, Envejecimiento y Salud (Cited) en su aniversario 32.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-05-08). Belarús responderá de inmediato ante una agresión militar. radiohc.cu La Habana, 8 may (RHC) El presidente belaruso, Aleksánder Lukashenko, prometió una respuesta inmediata a cualquier agresión militar contra su país, según informó hoy la agencia de noticias BelTA.

teleSUR, dcdc, JCM (2024-05-08). El 3 de junio comenzará proceso de transición del poder en Panamá. telesurtv.net Durante su encuentro en el Palacio de Las Garzas, Cortizo felicitó a Mulino por su victoria, así como abordaron temas de seguridad pública y economía y finanzas, entre otros.

teleSUR, rzr, DRL (2024-05-08). Bahamas reconoce a Palestina como miembro efectivo de la ONU. telesurtv.net El Gobierno bahamense, a través de un comunicado, expresó su compromiso con los principios fundacionales de la Carta de Naciones Unidas.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2024-05-08). Indepaz denuncia asesinato de lideresa campesina en Cauca, Colombia. telesurtv.net El asesinato de esta lideresa ocurrió por hombres armados, quienes llegaron hasta su vivienda y la atacaron frente a su familia.

teleSUR, SH (2024-05-08). Qatar llama a impedir un genocidio en la ciudad gazatí de Rafah. telesurtv.net El pedido del país árabe responde a la amenaza de una operación militar a gran escala en Rafah por parte de Israel.

Raúl Rodríguez (2024-05-08). øTom Cruise en una misión imposible y olímpica en París-2024. radiohc.cu París, 8 may (PL).- El célebre actor de Hollywood Tom Cruise, líder de la saga de espías Misión Imposible, será uno de los protagonistas de la ceremonia de clausura de los Juegos Olímpicos de París-2024, divulga hoy la prensa francesa.

teleSUR, idg, JCM (2024-05-08). Serbia pide apoyo a China para enfrentar presiones externas. telesurtv.net El presidente de China, Xi Jinping, inició este miércoles una visita oficial a Serbia para fortalecer las relaciones políticas y económicas…

teleSUR, rzr, SH (2024-05-08). Inundaciones en Uruguay provocan más de 700 desplazados. telesurtv.net Las inundaciones han provocado unos 199 evacuados y 564 autoevacuados en diferentes localidades de los cinco departamentos del territorio uruguayo.

Maria Calvo (2024-05-08). Palestinos rechazan cualquier control extranjero sobre cruce de Rafah. radiohc.cu Ramala, 8 mayo (RHC) La Organización para la Liberación de Palestina (OLP), partidos y movimientos políticos rechazaron hoy cualquier control extranjero sobre el paso fronterizo de Rafah, en la Franja de Gaza, como planea Israel.

teleSUR, JCM, MER, JGN, SH, JDO (2024-05-08). Minuto a minuto del asedio israelí contra la Franja de Gaza. telesurtv.net La OMS ha alertado sobre la grave situación sanitaria en Gaza y la falta de recursos para atender a la población afectada por los ataques israelíes.

Raúl Rodríguez (2024-05-08). Pistoleros cubanos fuera de primera final en Mundial de Bakú. radiohc.cu La Habana, 8 may (JIT).- El cubano Jorge Félix àÅlvarez lució bien durante la segunda ronda de clasificaciones de la modalidad de tiro rápido a 25 metros, en la Copa Mundial de Rifle, Pistola y Escopeta de Bakú 2024, pero no le alcanzó para colarse en la final de este miércoles.

Maria Calvo (2024-05-08). Partidos de Cuba y Chipre firman Memorando de Entendimiento. radiohc.cu La Habana, 8 mayo (RHC) El Miembro del Buró Político y Secretario de Organización del Comité Centrtal del Partido Comunista de Cuba (PCC), y el Secretario General del Comité Central del Partido Progresista del Pueblo Trabajador de Chipre (AKEL), Stefanos Stefanou, firmaron este martes,un Memorando de Entendimiento y Cooperación interpartidista.

Maria Calvo (2024-05-08). Líbano y Cuba por fortalecer intercambios políticos. radiohc.cu La Habana, 8 mayo (RHC) Cuba y el Líbano analizaron las acciones para continuar fortaleciendo los intercambios entre las organizaciones políticas durante un encuentro sostenido por el miembro del Buró Político y Secretario de Organización del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba (PCC), Roberto Morales Ojeda, con Secretario General del Partido Comunista del Líbano (PCL),Hanna Gharib.

Maria Calvo (2024-05-08). Amplían cooperación política Cuba y Rusia. radiohc.cu Moscú, 8 mayo (RHC) El primer secretario de Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel, y el presidente del partido Rusia Unida, Dmitri Medvédev, repasaron hoy aquí el avance de la relaciones políticas bilaterales.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-05-08). Romerías de Mayo siembran la amistad en Cuba. radiohc.cu La Habana, 8 may (RHC) Con la siembra de un nuevo árbol de la amistad, y el izaje del Hacha símbolo de Holguín en lo más alto de la ciudad moderna, culminó las XXXI Romerías de Mayo, tras siete días de arte y pensamiento.

Raúl Rodríguez (2024-05-08). Este sábado Carrera de la Amistad Cuba y Rusia. radiohc.cu La Habana, 8 may (JIT).- La VIII edición de la Carrera de la Amistad entre Cuba y Rusia acontecerá este sábado aquí, según sobresalió en la presentación del evento hecha hoy por el embajador de ese país en la Isla Víctor Koronelli.

teleSUR, idg, DRL (2024-05-08). Líderes de Cuba y Rusia rinden honores a Fidel Castro en Moscú. telesurtv.net Cuba y Rusia celebran el aniversario 64 del restablecimiento de sus relaciones diplomáticas en el marco de la visita del jefe de Estado cubano a ese país.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2024-05-08). Sindicatos argentinos marchan por demandas de asistencia social. telesurtv.net El Frente de Organizaciones en Lucha (FOL) denunció "el desguace del programa Potenciar Trabajo y la reducción a la mitad del salario de 200.000 trabajadores".

teleSUR, SH (2024-05-08). Reportan apagones en varios estados de México. telesurtv.net A través de las redes sociales se reportaron apagones en la Ciudad de México y los estados de México, Chiapas, Michoacán y Veracruz, entre varios otros.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2024-05-08). Empresas pesqueras uruguayas continúan en huelga. telesurtv.net La Cámara de Industrias Pesqueras del Uruguay (CIPU) y la Cámara de Armadores Pesqueros del Uruguay (CAPU) se negaron a realizar negociaciones laborales.

teleSUR, YSM (2024-05-08). Respaldan a teleSUR tras decisión del Gobierno argentino. telesurtv.net Figuras como los argentinos Atilio Borón, Stela Calloni y Lautaro Rivara han denunciado el acto de censura.

teleSUR, idg, JCM (2024-05-08). Comienza Décima Cumbre de la Unión Económica Euroasiática en Moscú. telesurtv.net La Cumbre de la Unión Económica Euroasiática está integrada por Rusia, Bielorrusia, Kazajistán, Armenia y Kirguistán.

teleSUR, ahf, YSM (2024-05-08). Colocan 17 provincias dominicanas en alerta amarilla por lluvias. telesurtv.net Territorios como María Trinidad Sánchez, La Altagracia, Monseñor Nouel, Monte Cristi, San Pedro de Macorís y El Seibo están an alerta amarilla.

teleSUR, dcdc, JCM (2024-05-08). América Latina y el Caribe registran el año mas cálido en 2023. telesurtv.net "La temperatura media de 2023 fue la más alta registrada, 0,82 °C por encima del promedio de 1991-2020 y 1,39 °C por encima del valor de referencia de 1961-1990", según OMM.

teleSUR, dcdc, JCM (2024-05-08). Reportan tercera fosa común en hospital Al Shifa con 49 cuerpos. telesurtv.net El Gobierno gazatí considera "a la Administración estadounidense, a la comunidad internacional y a la ocupación plenamente responsables de estas fosas comunes y de esta flagrante agresión".

teleSUR, idg, JCM (2024-05-08). ALBA-TCP se solidariza con Brasil por inundaciones al sur del país. telesurtv.net Según el último informe de la Defensa Civil, las lluvias e inundaciones han causado el desplazamiento de más de 129,000 personas, 90 muertes y 132 desapariciones.

Staff (2024-05-08). Israel bombardea varios campos de refugiados en Rafah. telesurtv.net Además, las fuerzas de ocupación israelíes tomaron el control del lado palestino del cruce fronterizo de Rafah, deteniendo por completo el flujo de ayuda a los heridos hacia la Franja de Gaza.

teleSUR, DRL (2024-05-08). Suman casi 35.000 los palestinos asesinados en ofensiva sionista. telesurtv.net En el día 215 de genocidio desde el 7 de octubre, las fuerzas de ocupación israelíes continúan sus masacres contra familias palestinas en Gaza, ahora agravada con la incursión en Rafah.

teleSUR, ahf, YSM (2024-05-08). Condenan a 23 años de cárcel a líder mapuche Héctor Llaitul en Chile. telesurtv.net Las autoridades locales han decretado alerta roja en el territorio donde se encuentra emplazado el tribunal.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2024-05-08). AN de Venezuela aprueba Ley de Pensiones en segunda discusión. telesurtv.net La legislación resultó adecuadamente sancionada por el órgano Legislativo, de acuerdo al Artículo 213 de la Carta Magna venezolana.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2024-05-08). Presidente de China arriba a Serbia en visita oficial. telesurtv.net Durante la visita oficial están previstas conversaciones entre ambos líderes, para discutir asuntos relacionados con la agenda regional e internacional.

teleSUR, rzr, SH (2024-05-08). Justicia peruana niega pensión vitalicia a expresidente Fujimori. telesurtv.net El pasado 6 de mayo el expremier envió un oficio al Congreso solicitando le sea pagada la pensión vitalicia que, por ley, le corresponde a todo expresidente.

teleSUR, ahf, YSM (2024-05-08). Estudiantes se suman a protestas en apoyo a Gaza en Madrid, España. telesurtv.net Entre los principales objetivos exigidos por los manifestantes figura el cese al fuego en el territorio gazatí.

teleSUR, ahf, YSM (2024-05-08). Avanza discusión de Ley de Bases en Senado argentino. telesurtv.net El próximo jueves, decretado como día de paro general en la Argentina, debe hacerse público el dictamen sobre las discusiones.

teleSUR, JCM (2024-05-08). Desalojan campamento propalestino en Universidad George Washington. telesurtv.net "Vinieron con equipo antidisturbios completo: cientos de policías", dijo un manifestante en la Universidad George Washington la madrugada de este miércoles.

teleSUR, JCM (2024-05-08). Realizan campaña en Venezuela: "Biden levanta el bloqueo ya" telesurtv.net Durante el inicio de la campaña también hubo expresiones de respaldo a teleSUR tras la accion del Gobierno argentino contra la plataforma multimedia.

teleSUR, ahf, SH (2024-05-08). Reprimen protestas universitarias propalestinas en Berlín. telesurtv.net El despojo de los protestantes se produjo de forma brutal por parte de la policía berlinesa haciendo uso de la fuerza para lograrlo.

teleSUR, SH (2024-05-08). Elevan a 95 la cifra de muertos por lluvias en el sur de Brasil. telesurtv.net De acuerdo a las autoridades de Rio Grande do Sul, alrededor de 1.5 millones de personas han sido afectadas por las fuertes lluvias e inundaciones…

CADTM International (2024-05-08). The CADTM Denounces the Lack of Action on Climate Change and the Neoliberal Approach of the Bretton Woods Institutions. cadtm.org

Maria Elena Saludas (2024-05-08). Towards the 6th International Ecosocialist Meeting. cadtm.org

Eric Toussaint (2024-05-08). The Mexican debt crisis and the World Bank. cadtm.org

Eric Toussaint (2024-05-08). The World Bank and the IMF: the creditors' bailiffs. cadtm.org In July 2024, the World Bank and the IMF will be 80 years old. 80 years of financial neo-colonialism and the imposition of austerity policies in the name of debt repayment. 80 years is enough! The Bretton Woods institutions must be abolished and replaced by democratic institutions serving an ecological, feminist and anti-racist bifurcation. To mark these 80 years, we are republishing a series of articles every Wednesday until July, looking in detail at the history and damage caused by these (…) | – | / |

Eric Toussaint (2024-05-08). The singularity and importance of the 1st World Anti-Fascist Conference to be held in Porto Alegre from 17 to 19 May 2024. cadtm.org

Eric Toussaint (2024-05-08). The World Bank saw the debt crisis looming. cadtm.org

Yorgos Mitralias (2024-05-08). "The Olympic flame, a wonderful idea from Dr. Goebbels"! cadtm.org

Michael Roberts (2024-05-08). Further thoughts on the economics of imperialism. cadtm.org

Michael Roberts (2024-05-08). India: Modi and the rise of the billionaire Raj. cadtm.org A general election in India starts today. 970m Indians, more than 10% of the world's population, will head to the polls in what will be the largest election in history for the Lok Sabha (House of the People) parliamentary elections. The poll will spread across India and take up to 4 June to complete. Opinion polls suggest that Prime Minister Narendra Modi, leader of the Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and his coalition will win a third successive 5-year term, and win by (…) | – | / |

Sushovan Dhar (2024-05-08). India : popular movements, not elections, will bring transformative change. cadtm.org With the exception of a brief period, India has been more fortunate than many other nations in being able to maintain parliamentary rule over the last 77 years. With 900 million voters—more than the populations of Europe and Australia put together—the Indian elections are hailed as the largest exhibition and celebration of democracy. The nation's economic growth over the past 30 years —one of the fastest in the world—also makes the elections noteworthy on a global scale.
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newarab (2024-05-08). Israeli settlers attack Gaza aid convoy, destroy food. newarab.com Around 250 The protesters blocked traffic in Latrun, a small illegal settlement close to Jerusalem, before breaking into the trucks and throwing their contents on the floor despite attempts by the police to reopen the road. | Six people were arrested, the Israeli police announced on Tuesday. | A group called the "Order 9 movement" had announc…

newarab (2024-05-08). Did US and Hamas trick Israel into Gaza ceasefire deal. newarab.com Israeli officials claim to have not been briefed by Washington on the ceasefire deal proposed by The deal has reportedly been shunned by Israeli officials as they said it required "too many concessions" on Israel's side, adding that it was not what was previously agreed. | According to American news site Axios, a senior US official played down Israeli concerns by saying "American diploma…

newarab (2024-05-08). Israel, Hamas resume talks in Cairo for Gaza ceasefire deal. newarab.com Israeli and Hamas delegations are back in Cairo to Hamas announced on Monday evening that it agreed to a proposed deal presented by mediators

newarab (2024-05-08). US optimistic as Gaza ceasefire talks set to resume in Cairo. newarab.com

newarab (2024-05-08). Israel to 'give private US firm control of Rafah crossing'. newarab.com According to Haaretz, negotiations are ongoing with the unnamed company, which employs former elite US soldiers and specializes in securing strategic sites in Africa and the Middle East. | Israel and the US will help the firm if needed, the report added. | However, US officials have refused to confirm this. | US National Security Cou…

newarab (2024-05-08). Egyptians outraged at Israel's military operations in Rafah. newarab.com As Israel On Tuesday, Cairo called on…

newarab (2024-05-08). Egypt protests to Israel over takeover of Rafah crossing. newarab.com An Egyptian source, who spoke with The New Arab's sister site Al-Araby Al-Jadeed, warned that Israel's actions and intransigence could prompt Egypt to reconsider its role in…

newarab (2024-05-08). US delays report on whether Israel broke international law. newarab.com US President The State Department had been working for months on the review, which was set to determine whether Israel violated international humanitarian law since the war on Gaza started in October. | If it was found that Israel was indeed violating in…

newarab (2024-05-08). Udi Raz: Berlin stepping up repression of pro-Palestine Jews. newarab.com The German government and establishment are stepping up the repression of pro-Palestine Jews including Israelis, but it's all about anti-Arab/Muslim racism by proxy, says "Germany is very much engaged in an attempt to self-define itself through the exclusion of other minorities. In the 30s and 40s, it was the Jews, and now it is Muslims," explained Raz, adding that Germany is eager to protect Jews but only to the extent that those Jews are also "willing to produce anti-Musl…

newarab (2024-05-08). Egypt probes murder of Israeli businessman in Alexandria. newarab.com The Egyptian authorities opened an investigation into the murder of a Canadian-Israeli businessman in the Mediterranean city of Alexandria, an incident believed to be In a brief

newarab (2024-05-08). Barclays 'increased financing' of Israel-linked arms firms. newarab.com The Palestine Solidarity Campaign (PSC), Campaign Against Arms Trade (CAAT) and War on Want found a significant increase in shareholdings in loans to nine companies known to be producing weapons used by Israel. | The repo…

newarab (2024-05-08). Israel bombs UAE-run hospital in Gaza injuring Emirati guard. newarab.com Three projectiles fell on the medical facility, with an Emirati security guard among the injured, Arabi21 rep…

newarab (2024-05-08). Why a US-Saudi defence pact is off the table for now. newarab.com In a recent interview, US national security adviser Jake Sullivan "The integrated vision is a bilateral understanding between the US and Saudi Arabia combined with normalisation between Israel and Saudi Arabia, combined with meaningful steps on behalf of the Palestinian people…

newarab (2024-05-08). Gaza: 49 bodies found in 3rd mass grave at Al-Shifa hospital. newarab.com Gaza health workers uncovered on Wednesday at least 49 bodies at The Israeli military has repeatedly targeted

newarab (2024-05-08). Israel razes 47 homes in Negev desert, raids West Bank towns. newarab.com Israeli forces raided and demolished the homes of Palestinian Bedouin citizens of Israel in the At least 47 homes were destroyed in the region's Hebron Valley, in southern Israel where a heavy police presence prevented protesters and residents from accessing their properties. | In recent years,

newarab (2024-05-08). Mid-level Israeli team to head to Cairo to assess Hamas position, official says. newarab.com A team of mid-ranking "This delegation is made up of mid-level envoys. Were there a credible deal in the offing, the principals would be heading the delegation," the official told Reuters, referring to the senior officials from the intelligen…

newarab (2024-05-08). Pro-Palestinians slam Pulitzer for 'biased' New York Times. newarab.com Activists have expressed outrage over The New York Times winning a The US paper won a prize for its alleged "wide-ranging and revelatory coverage of Hamas's lethal attack in southern Israel on October 7", as well as reporting…

newarab (2024-05-08). Taliban say order restored after Afghan opium poppy protests. newarab.com The Afghan Mujahid said in a separate stateme…

newarab (2024-05-08). Kataeb Hezbollah says US troops must leave Iraq. newarab.com

newarab (2024-05-08). Eurovision Song Contest begins with Gaza protests expected. newarab.com Competition in the 68th Performers representing countries across Europe and beyond will take the stage in the first of two semi-finals in the Swedish city of Malmo. It and a second semi-final on Thursday will whittle a field of 37 nations to 26 who will compete in Saturday's final against a backdrop of both parties…

newarab (2024-05-08). Traces of Enayat: Uncovering the life of Enayat al-Zayyat. newarab.com

newarab (2024-05-08). Support for TikTok ban due to Gaza content, says Mitt Romney. newarab.com The support for a nationwide ban on Speaking at an event at the McCain Institute think-tank alongside Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Romney explained that the ban on the app passed both chambers of Congress due to apparent widespread mention…

newarab (2024-05-08). Philip Morris quietly secures major stake in Egypt's tobacco. newarab.com This story is part of Smoking for the State, a

newarab (2024-05-08). US professor shouts abuse at Muslim woman at Gaza protest. newarab.com Arizona State University (ASU) has placed a professor on leave and said it was investigating him on Monday after a video showed the academic harassing a Muslim woman at a pro-Palestine march. | "ASU is aware of the allegations against Jonathan Yudelman and is investigating them," a university spokesperson told the Anadolu news agency, adding that he had been placed on leave pending the outcome of the investigation. | The investigation came after a video shared online showed Yudelman shouting aggressively at a woman wearing the hijab, prompting widespread condemnation and calls for him to be punished. | In the…

newarab (2024-05-08). Tunisia detains a prominent activist for migrants' rights. newarab.com

newarab (2024-05-08). US repatriates 11 citizens from northeast Syria. newarab.com The The United States also helped repatriate six Canadians, four

newarab (2024-05-08). US rapper Macklemore releases pro-Gaza track Hind's Hall. newarab.com US rapper Macklemore has released a new song in The song, entitled 'Hind's Hall', pays tribute to

newarab (2024-05-08). Italy PM Meloni signs cooperation deals in Libya visit. newarab.com Italian Prime Minister Accompanied by a ministerial delegation on her second visit to

newarab (2024-05-08). Student Gaza protests spread to European universities. newarab.com

newarab (2024-05-08). Saudi to punish 'Hajj without permit' with jail, deportation. newarab.com Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Interior Anyone caught transporting unauthorized individuals attempting Hajj faces stiff penalties. Violators can be jailed for up to six months and fined a hefty 50,000 Saudi Riyals (roughly $13,333). | The Ministry emphasized that being present in designated areas during Hajj without a valid permit is a serious offense. This applies to everyo…

newarab (2024-05-08). Iran: Man sentenced to death for posts during 2022 protests. newarab.com Iran was gripped by months-long protests over the death of 22-year-old Amini, after she was arrested for an allegedly wearing her hijab improperly. | The judiciary's Mizan Online website said Mahmoud Mehrabi was found guilty of posting con…

newarab (2024-05-08). Switzerland proposes $11 million UNRWA donation in Gaza. newarab.com The government's proposal, announced Wednesday after weeks of procrastination, represents half of the amount which was initially set to be paid to the UNRWA agency in 2024. | "Switzerland's 10 million Swiss francs contributi…

newarab (2024-05-08). Ukraine says thwarted Russian-led plot to kill Zelensky. newarab.com Two Ukrainian security officials were arrested for their links to the group, which had aimed to carry out high-profile killings ahead of Russian President Vladimir Putin's inauguration on Tuesday. | "The terrorist attack, which was supposed to…

newarab (2024-05-08). PA welcomes Bahamas recognition of Palestinian statehood. newarab.com The Bahamas has officially recognised the State of The Ramallah-based Palestinian Authority welcomed the move. | In a statement, the Bahamas said the Palestinian people have the legal right to "freely determine their political status", joining growing international support for "Recogni…

newarab (2024-05-08). Authorities target migrant activists after Kais Saied speech. newarab.com Tunisian authorities have taken action against multiple migration activists following President Kais Saied's allegations that they were "mercenaries". | On Tuesday, 7 April, Tunisia's public prosecutor detained Saadia Mosbah, a prominent activist and head of the NGO M'nemty that defends the rights of migrants and fights against anti-black racism. | Mosbah and her vice president,

newarab (2024-05-08). Eurovision 'regrets' opening act's 'Palestinian' keffiyeh. newarab.com Organisers of the Eric Saade, a former Swedish contestant was not competing but performed a song on Tuesday, wearing a keffiyeh which has come to symbolise Palestinian resilience and a show of solidarity with the cause. | Saade, whose father is of Palestinian origin, has previously expressed support…

newarab (2024-05-08). US completes construction of aid pier for blockaded Gaza. newarab.com The US military has completed construction of its The pier – which the US military started building last month and which will cost at least $320 million – is aimed at boosting deliveries of desperately needed

newarab (2024-05-08). Belgium to support Palestine's full UN membership bid: FM. newarab.com Belgian Foreign Minister

newarab (2024-05-08). Could US campus protests over Gaza cost Biden the election. newarab.com

newarab (2024-05-08). Palestine Monetary Authority probing Gaza bank robberies. newarab.com The The independent body that oversees the financial system in Palestine acknowledged that banks in

newarab (2024-05-08). India 2024 elections: Bollywood flooded with pro—Modi films. newarab.com

presstv.ir (2024-05-08). Gazans mourn over bodies of loved ones at al-Najjar hospital in Rafah. presstv.ir Relatives mourn over the bodies of their loved ones at al-Najjar hospital in Rafah in southern Gaza Strip after Israeli airstrike.

presstv.ir (2024-05-08). Iraq resistance strikes in Israeli port city. presstv.ir The Islamic Resistance in Iraq says it has conducted a new retaliatory attack on an Israeli position in the occupied lands.

presstv.ir (2024-05-08). Explainer: What are the contours of Gaza truce deal accepted by Hamas? presstv.ir Hamas has agreed to the terms of a ceasefire proposal that calls for an end to the Israeli genocidal war on Gaza while the regime continues to procrastinate.

presstv.ir (2024-05-08). UN chief urges Israel to halt escalation, engage in ceasefire talks. presstv.ir The Israeli regime has seized control of the Rafah border crossing.

presstv.ir (2024-05-08). At least 35 killed in Israeli strikes on Rafah as vital aid corridors cut off. presstv.ir At least 35 Palestinians are killed as a result of Israeli military strikes against various neighborhoods in the southern Gaza Strip city of Rafah.

presstv.ir (2024-05-08). World on edge as Israel steps up attacks on Rafah. presstv.ir The regime's military sent tanks into Rafah and established control over the Gaza side of the border crossing with Egypt.

presstv.ir (2024-05-08). French university students set up tents, protest against Israel's attack on Rafah. presstv.ir Dozens of student protesters demonstrated in front of Sciences Po University in Paris, denouncing Israel's recent attack on Gaza…

presstv.ir (2024-05-08). 'Wider escalation': Yemen warns Israel of more retaliatory attacks if Rafah invaded. presstv.ir Yemen says it would expand its retaliatory attacks on Israeli-bound ships if the occupying regime invades Rafah.

presstv.ir (2024-05-08). Israel keeps bombing Rafah as truce talks resume in Cairo. presstv.ir The bombardment of Rafah comes despite Hamas agreeing to the proposed truce deal put forward by mediators.

presstv.ir (2024-05-08). Iran president urges global action for Gaza humanitarian aid. presstv.ir President Raeisi called on international organizations to intensify efforts to overcome obstacles created by the Israeli regime.

presstv.ir (2024-05-08). Netanyahu confronting not only Palestinians but entire world by Rafah invasion: Official. presstv.ir Mustafa Barghouti, the head of the Palestinian National Initiative party, underscored the Israeli regime's failure in its months-long US-backed war in Gaza.

presstv.ir (2024-05-08). In attacking Rafah, Israel is sabotaging global efforts to stop Gaza war: Iran. presstv.ir The Israeli military seized control of the Rafah border crossing after advancing during the night through heavy bombardment of residential areas.

presstv.ir (2024-05-08). Oxford students protest against Gaza genocide. presstv.ir Students at Oxford University protest against the war in Gaza, demanding divestment from, and a boycott of, Israeli institutions that profit from the genocidal war.

presstv.ir (2024-05-08). May 7: 'Axis of Resistance' operations against Israeli occupation. presstv.ir Amid Israeli genocide in Gaza, Palestinian and regional resistance groups continued their operations against the regime and its Western backers on Tuesday, May 7.

presstv.ir (2024-05-08). Operation True Promise 'source of national pride', consensus builder: Raeisi. presstv.ir Raeisi has praised as a source of national pride the Islamic Republic's daring strikes last month on the Israeli-occupied territories.

presstv.ir (2024-05-08). Families of Israeli captives press for swap deal with Hamas. presstv.ir Families of Israeli captives step up pressure to reach a swap deal with Hamas.

presstv.ir (2024-05-08). A singer with Palestine keffiyeh: Eurovision contest kicks off with pro-Gaza protests. presstv.ir The Eurovision Song Contest 2024 kicks off in Sweden with pro-Palestine protests.

presstv.ir (2024-05-08). Greek May Day demos condemn Israeli savagery in Gaza. presstv.ir A few thousand protesters held flags, banners, and placards in support of Palestine and the protests taking place on university campuses in the States.

presstv.ir (2024-05-08). UN envoy: No resistance group involved in Iran's 'legitimate' response to Israel. presstv.ir Iran's permanent ambassador to the UN says no resistance group was involved in the country's 'legitimate' response to the Israeli aggression.

presstv.ir (2024-05-08). West asked Iran 'don't hit Israel hard', lower intensity of True Promise: FM. presstv.ir Iran's foreign minister says the West had called on the Islamic Republic to exercise restraint and mitigate the severity of its retaliation.

presstv.ir (2024-05-08). India state-owned company shipped munitions to Israel amid Gaza war: Report. presstv.ir An Indian state-owned defense company has been accused of sending ammunition and explosives to Israel, a report says.

presstv.ir (2024-05-08). Egyptian group kills 'Israeli agent' in Alexandria. presstv.ir An "Israeli agent" in the guise of a businessman has been shot dead by unknown gunmen in the Egyptian port city of Alexandria, according to reports.

presstv.ir (2024-05-08). Op. True Promise 'source of national pride', consensus builder: Raeisi. presstv.ir Raeisi has praised as a source of national pride the Islamic Republic's daring strikes last month on the Israeli-occupied territories.

presstv.ir (2024-05-08). Funeral of mother, son killed in Israeli strike on south Lebanon. presstv.ir Mourners carry the coffins of May Youssef and her 12-year-old son, who were killed in an Israeli strike against a southern Lebanese village.

presstv.ir (2024-05-08). Smoke clouds billow over Berlin after fire at factory with chemicals storage. presstv.ir A large fire at a Berlin metalworking factory on the outskirts of the German capital led to plumes of black smoke on Friday.

presstv.ir (2024-05-08). Tensions high as recession-weary Argentines march to president's residence. presstv.ir Riot police were deployed against a protest march seeking to head to the president's residence of Olivos.

presstv.ir (2024-05-08). Washington police clear pro-Palestine encampment, arrest dozens. presstv.ir Students had been inside the George Washington University Yard since April 25.

presstv.ir (2024-05-08). Police dismantle migrant camp near Paris city hall. presstv.ir Police said the dozens of tents posed a potential health and security risk.

presstv.ir (2024-05-08). Oxford, Cambridge join Palestine solidarity encampments. presstv.ir Students showing support for Palestinians set up camps outside Oxford and Cambridge universities in the UK.

presstv.ir (2024-05-08). Drone shows scale of flood devastation in southern Brazil. presstv.ir Residents of a flooded city in Brazil's state of Rio Grande do Sul faced the huge scale of devastation in the region.

presstv.ir (2024-05-08). Thousands attend pro-Palestinian protest in Bangladesh. presstv.ir Thousands of Bangladeshi students march in Dhaka in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza and with pro-Palestinian student protests around the world.

Larry Johnson (2024-05-08). Why Israel Is Losing on the Diplomatic Front. sonar21.com WARNING UP FRONT — I am doing a video essay and there are some very tough, disturbing images. Proceed at your own risk. The following sample of videos show why there is a generational divide between the folks 60 and older and those under forty years of age when it comes to the question of the war between Israel and the Palestinians. | The vast majority of us "seasoned" citizens (Rush Limbaugh's term for senior citizens) are still watching legacy television and cable news or reading newspapers. The under forty crowd rely on social media, such as TikTok, Instagram, Telegram, Facebook, YouTube, Rumble an…

hindustantimes (2024-05-08). Hamas Mounts 6 Rocket & Mortar Attacks As IDF Waves Israel Flag On Rafah Crossing | Watch. hindustantimes.com Hamas gave a befitting response to Israel military after it seized the east side of the Rafah crossing on May 7. Several mortar shells and rockets were fired towards southern Israel from the Gaza Strip. Hamas released a new video showing the Al-Qassam brigades clashing with IDF and targeting the northern command headquarters. The Institute of Study for War said that at least 6 attacks were carried out by Palestinian militant groups on southern Israel since May 6. Watch for more details. INTERNATIONAL NEWS…

hindustantimes (2024-05-08). Hamas' Abu Obaida Blames Israel For Death Of Hostages, Issues This Warning As IDF Storms Rafah. hindustantimes.com

hindustantimes (2024-05-08). Houthis Unleash Drones In Red Sea As Israel Invades Rafah; Merchant Vessel Attacked | Watch. hindustantimes.com

hindustantimes (2024-05-08). How U.S. 'Stopped' Israel From Using 900 KG-Bombs & JDAMs To Flatten Rafah | Report. hindustantimes.com An U.S. official has confirmed that the country held up a heavy-duty bombs shipment for Israel last week fearing that the IDF would use it in Rafah ground operation. An Associated Press reported that the shipment consisted of 900-kg and 225-kg bombs. The official also appeared to confirm a Wall Street Journal report that U.S. had delayed a weapons shipment to Israel that consisted of JDAMs. Watch. INTERNATIONAL NEWS…

hindustantimes (2024-05-08). Russian FPV Drone Smashes Into 7th U.S.-made Abrams Tank In Ukrainian Battlefield | Watch. hindustantimes.com

hindustantimes (2024-05-08). Russia Carpet-Bombs Kyiv, Lviv With 76 Cruise Missiles & Shahed Drones In Single Night. hindustantimes.com Russia launched a massive aerial attack on Ukraine overnight, targeting energy infrastructure in Kyiv and Lviv cities. 76 cruise missiles and Shahed drones were used in the latest series of Russian strikes on the war-torn country's infrastructure. Ukraine's energy operator said it could impose new shutdowns "due to new damage to the equipment of Ukrainian power plants caused by Russian strikes." An eight-year-old child was wounded in the central Kirovograd region, while falling debris wounded two in the region surrounding Kyiv. Watch for more details. INTERNATIONAL NEWS…

hindustantimes (2024-05-08). Zelensky's New Draconian Move, Ukrainians Filming Mobilisation Drive Can Now Be Jailed | Watch. hindustantimes.com

hindustantimes (2024-05-08). 'Get Out Now': Iran-linked Kata'ib Hezbollah Roars At U.S. Troops In Iraq | Details. hindustantimes.com Iran-linked Kata'ib Hezbollah, a powerful militant group in Iraq, has warned the U.S. troops to leave the nation in Middle East. In a statement issued on May 7, Kata'ib Hezbollah said that there was no necessary action either from the Iraqi government to push for the withdrawal of troops or from the U.S. side to fast track it. The statement raised concerns that the group may resume attacks on U.S. troops which it stopped following the drone strike in Jordan in January this year that left 3 American soldiers dead. Watch for more details. INTERNATIONAL NEWS…