(2024-10-29). Hezbollah Launches Drone Attacks on Israeli Military Positions. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Hezbollah announced on Tuesday that it had targeted several gatherings of Israeli soldiers with suicide drones, as part of its ongoing operations in support of Palestinians in Gaza and Lebanon's security.
(2024-10-29). Israel parliament approves bill banning Palestinian UNRWA agency. newarab.com 
(2024-10-29). Global condemnations pour in after Israel's ban on UNRWA. presstv.ir Global condemnations pour in following Israel's recent legislation prohibiting the UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) from operating in Palestine.
(2024-10-29). Jordan condemns Knesset's UNRWA Ban. imemc.org 
The Jordanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates condemned the Israeli Knesset's approval of bills that ban the activities of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) in the occupied Palestinian territories and prevent its employees from obtaining the diplomatic privileges and immunities granted to UN organizations operating in the occupied …
(2024-10-29). 'Intolerable', 'dangerous precedent': World condemns Israel's UNRWA ban. aljazeera.com Israeli laws will prevent UNRWA from providing life-saving support to Palestinians in Gaza and the occupied West Bank.
(2024-10-29). 'Outrageous', 'intolerable', 'dangerous precedent' — world condemns Israel's UNRWA ban. asiapacificreport.nz 
Asia Pacific Report The United Nations and countries across the globe have denounced Israel after its Parliament — the Knesset — overwhelmingly passed two laws that brands the UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) as a "terror" group and bans the humanitarian organisation from operating on Israeli soil. The legislation, approved yesterday, would — if…
(2024-10-29). Israel votes to ban UN aid agency, Palestinians say 100,000 trapped in north Gaza. scmp.com Israel severs ties with the main UN agency providing aid to people in Gaza, labelling it a terror organisation.
(2024-10-29). World Leaders Condemn Israel's Ban on Palestinian Refugee Agency UNRWA. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — World leaders have strongly criticized Israel's decision to ban the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), describing the move as "intolerable," "illegal," and tantamount to "collective punishment."
(2024-10-29). Georgian president refuses to recognize election results, appeals for Western backing. wsws.org Political turmoil has seized the south Caucasus country, as pro-Western protesters heed the president's call to reject the outcome of parliamentary elections.
(2024-10-29). UPDATE Day 388: Israeli Missiles Kill 51 Palestinians In Gaza. imemc.org 
Updated: On Monday, Day 388 of the ongoing genocide, Israeli missiles and shells struck various parts of the devastated, starved and besieged Gaza Strip, killing at least 51 Palestinians, and wounding dozens, in various parts of the coastal enclave.
(2024-10-29). Renewed Israeli Airstrikes Kill 37 in Lebanon; Israel Orders Forced Evacuation. imemc.org 
At least 37 Lebanese citizens were killed and injured on Monday, due to renewed Israeli shelling on various areas in Lebanon, amid widespread destruction of buildings, facilities and infrastructure. In addition, Israeli drones dropped leaflets telling the Lebanese people living in Tyre to evacuate from their homes. The Public Health Emergency Operations Center of the …
(2024-10-29). Heritage at risk as Israel targets Lebanon's historic landmarks. newarab.com 
(2024-10-29). 60 killed in Lebanon's eastern Bekaa Valley by Israeli strikes. newarab.com 
Lebanon's health ministry said at least 60 people were killed on Monday in Israeli raids on several areas in the eastern Bekaa Valley, The health ministry said the tolls covered 12 areas in the At least 58 others were wounded, the health ministry added, noting that the toll was preliminary as rescue efforts were still…
(2024-10-29). WFP calls for full access to Sudan amid looming famine. newarab.com 
(2024-10-29). Cuba makes achievements in nuclear technologies for health. plenglish.com Havana, Oct 29 (Prensa Latina) Cuba is correuntly considered one of the relevant nations in the development of nuclear technology with applications in medicine, it was revealed on the first day of the Regional Workshop on Sanitary Regulatory Requirements for Radiopharmaceuticals.
(2024-10-29). Labor's cuts set to destroy over 1,000 jobs at Australian universities. wsws.org The Albanese Labor government's caps on international student enrolments are triggering thousands of university job cuts across Australia.
(2024-10-29). Canadian postal worker calls for unity with Boeing strike: "We are all in this together" wsws.org "Our ability to reach broader sections of workers is an expression of the objective conditions forced upon us internationally. Across industry and geographic lines, workers are facing increasing workloads, decreasing pay, and deteriorating workplace safety."
(2024-10-29). SEP meeting calls for building worker rank-and-file committees to fight CFMEU administration. wsws.org This report includes videos of speeches delivered by SEP members, explaining the administration and outlining a perspective to fight it.
(2024-10-29). Ballot boxes lit on fire in 3 states ahead of US election day. wsws.org Hundreds of ballots were destroyed in Vancouver, Washington, Monday morning in a targeted arson attack.
(2024-10-29). Norfolk Southern conductors reject sellout deal by more than 81 percent. wsws.org The vote is the latest blow to attempts by the union bureaucrats to ram through rail contracts even worse than the one imposed by Congress in a strike ban in late 2022.
(2024-10-29). Frankfurt Historical Museum suspends Gaza protest encampment spokesperson as a guide. wsws.org Because Daniel Shuminov was involved in a Palestine camp at Goethe University, the Historical Museum has withdrawn all his jobs as a guide.
(2024-10-29). Volkswagen plans closure of 3 plants in Germany, cutting tens of thousands of jobs. wsws.org Volkswagen management is planning a radical cost-cutting program, but has so far kept details secret.
(2024-10-29). Japan's LDP suffers electoral defeat for only the third time since 1955. wsws.org Whatever the form it takes, the next government will be one of instability and crisis as it seeks to impose new burdens on the working class in order to boost corporate profits and aggressively pursue the interests of Japanese imperialism.
(2024-10-29). Japan's LDP suffers electoral defeat for only second time since 1955. wsws.org Whatever the form it takes, the next government will be one of instability and crisis as it seeks to impose new burdens on the working class in order to boost corporate profits and aggressively pursue the interests of Japanese imperialism.
(2024-10-29). Trans women of color: murdered by capitalism. workers.org 
Philadelphia As Transgender Day of Remembrance — traditionally held on Nov. 20 each year — nears, we reel in grief as we remember those trans women, particularly trans women of color, who were murdered. We reel in grief knowing that only recently have police taken seriously our often violent demise. . . . |
(2024-10-29). How fighting to free Palestinian political prisoners liberates humanity. workers.org 
Charlotte Kates The following is an Oct. 20 interview Workers World did with Charlotte Kates, one of the founders of Samidoun Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity Network. Workers World: Can you comment on any further developments since the Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT) designation, while the Canadian government then brought no criminal . . . |
(2024-10-29). How fighting to free Palestinian political prisoners liberates humanity. workers.org Charlotte Kates, Jan. 21, 2024 The following is an Oct. 20 interview Workers World did with Charlotte Kates, one of the founders of Samidoun Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity Network. Workers World: Can you comment on any further developments since the Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT) designation, while the Canadian government then . . . |
(2024-10-29). Israeli soldiers protest war service — U.S. veterans support them. workers.org After a year of genocidal war on the people of Gaza, some 130 Israeli soldiers who had been called up from the reserves signed an open letter saying they will no longer serve in the Israeli army unless the government works towards a captive and ceasefire deal. Caption: Eliran Mazrahi, . . . |
(2024-10-29). Israeli soldiers protest war service — U.S. veterans support them. workers.org After a year of genocidal war on the people of Gaza, some 130 Israeli soldiers who had been called up from the reserves signed an open letter saying they will no longer serve in the Israeli army unless the government works towards a captive and ceasefire deal. Eliran Mazrahi, one . . . |
(2024-10-29). Gaza, Lebanon, Iran and Ukraine — Key Takeaways from Kazan Declaration. ummid.com BRICS Summit 2024 in Russia ended on Thursday adopting Kazan Declaration which focused on key issues including catastrophic situation in the Occupied Palestinian Territory and Lebanon, Ukraine war and condemnation of Israel.
(2024-10-29). Three months on, post-Revolution Bangladesh struggles to see the change. ummid.com Dr Muhammad Yunus, Bangladesh Interim Government's Chief Adviser, is dealing with serious challenges amid public outcry.
(2024-10-29). Chile latest to join Artemis Accords. ummid.com Chile is the latest country to sign the Artemis Accords, becoming the 47th nation and the seventh South American country to commit to the responsible exploration of space for all humanity, NASA said.
(2024-10-29). Finally, Saudi Arabia joins BRICS 2024 Summit in Russia. ummid.com Saudi Arabia on Thursday October 23, 2024 joined a galaxy of around three dozen world leaders gathered in the Russian City of Kazan to attend the BRICS 2024 Summit.
(2024-10-29). Justice Sanjiv Khanna to be next Chief Justice of India. ummid.com President Droupadi Murmu Thursday (October 24, 2024) appointed Justice Sanjiv Khanna as the next Chief Justice of India (CJI).
(2024-10-29). 3 Journalists killed as Israel bomb Lebanon's residential area housing media crew. ummid.com The Israeli occupation forces in the wee hours Friday October 25, 2024 bombed a residential area in Hasbaiyya, Southern Lebanon used by the media crew as accommodation killing three journalists.
(2024-10-29). 4 Muslims in Congress 1st list for 2024 Maharashtra Assembly Elections. ummid.com The Congress High Command late in the night Thursday released its first list of 48 candidates for the 2024 Maharashtra Assembly Elections.
(2024-10-29). Sharjeel Imam: A Victim of Justice. ummid.com How long will Sharjeel be victim of justice is worth seeing. He is indeed unfolding the reality of the justice system each day.
(2024-10-29). Tak Bai Massacre: Thailand apologizes for killing of Muslim protesters. ummid.com Thailand Prime Minister Thursday October 24, 2024 apologised for the brutal killing of 85 Muslim protesters in the 20-year-old incident infamous as 'Tak Bai Massacre'.
(2024-10-29). Ejaz Beg, Asif Zakaria in Congress 3rd list for 2024 Maharashtra Polls. ummid.com The Congress High Command Saturday Oct 26, 2024 released its 3rd list for the 2024 Maharashtra Assembly Polls, confirming the names of two Muslims, Ejaz Beg (Ejaj Beg) and Asif Zakria, as its candidates.
(2024-10-29). Maha Polls 2024: Dhule done, suspense prevails over INDIA pick in Malegaon. ummid.com Suspense prevailed over the INDIA alliance candidate in Malegaon Central Assembly Constituency even as the Shiv Sena (UBT) declared former MLA Anil Gote as its candidate from the Dhule City for the 2024 Maharashtra Elections.
(2024-10-29). NCP (Sharad Pawar) releases its first list for 2024 Maharashtra Polls. ummid.com The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) faction led by Sharad Pawar Friday Oct 25, 2024 released its first list of 45 candidates for the 2024 Maharashtra Assembly Elections.
(2024-10-29). Microsoft sacks Egyptian Techies over vigil for Palestinians. ummid.com Tech giant Microsoft has fired two of its employees for organising vigil in support for the Palestinians killed in Gaza and other occupied lands.
(2024-10-29). Will the Truth of Kanishka plane bombing ever be out? ummid.com On June 23, 1985 a bomb exploded in the Air India 182 Kanishka airplane flight from Canada to India, killing all 329 passengers and crew.
(2024-10-29). Kancha Ilaiah's apologia of Zionist genocide furthers Hindutva fascist agenda. ummid.com The article published in the Telugu newspaper Sakshi is the latest instance of Kancha Ilaiah's writing ending up furthering the agenda of Hindutva fascists in this country.
(2024-10-29). Musk suspends Iran Supreme leader's Hebrew X account. ummid.com Elon Musk suspended Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei's Hebrew language account on social media platform X hours after it was created and posted just one tweet.
(2024-10-29). OxygenOS 15 built on Android 15 to power OnePlus 12 – What's new. ummid.com OnePlus is all set to roll-out OxygenOS 15 which is built on the latest Android version to the OnePlus 12 starting October 30.
(2024-10-29). Why freedom for Palestinians is a matter of time. ummid.com Palestinians will eventually win their freedom, because they have invested in a long-term trajectory of ideas, memories and communal aspirations, which often translate to spirituality or, rather, a deep, immovable faith that grows stronger, even during times of horrific wars.
(2024-10-29). 2024 President Election: The Role of U.S. Postal Service. ummid.com With eight days to go until the Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 5, the United States Postal Service (USPS) has announced a number of measures to ensure the ballots of every individual who chooses to vote by mail are delivered quickly and securely.
(2024-10-29). Delayed Census 2021 could begin early next year. ummid.com The 2021 Census exercise which has been delayed due to unknown reasons is likely to begin early next year, news agency PTI reported citing official sources.
(2024-10-29). Madinah University's Faculty of 'Hindus' that India should be proud of. ummid.com Reasons apart, the attribution "Kulliyat ul Hunood" for the department devoted to the domain focusing the Life, Seerah and Narrations of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) in itself should be a matter of pride for India and every Indian.
(2024-10-29). The year of the watermelon. mronline.org 
A year after the beginning of the genocide against Gaza, Peter Mertens takes stock, reflecting on Hayat, born amidst the bombs, watermelons, Israel's status as an international pariah, language, student occupations, and labor union actions.
(2024-10-29). Why Brazil opposes Venezuela's BRICS membership. mronline.org The 16th Summit of the BRICS organization is taking place this week in the Russian city of Kazan. President Nicolás Maduro was invited by the Russian president himself, Vladimir Putin, at the beginning of August, and is attending with a Venezuelan delegation.
(2024-10-29). Foundation in Guatemala rejects US blockade against Cuba. plenglish.com Guatemala City, Oct 29 (Prensa Latina) The Guillermo Toriello Foundation in Guatemala rejected the blockade that the United States has imposed on Cuba for more than 62 years on the occasion of Tuesday's debate on this measure at the United Nations.
(2024-10-29). Georgian media denounces arrival of Ukrainian snipers. plenglish.com Tbilisi, Oct 29 (Prensa Latina) Ukrainian-trained snipers have arrived in Georgia to organize provocations during the massive protests that the opposition is waging in the country, the Imedi 2 television channel reported.
(2024-10-29). Senior Russian authority met UAE's president. plenglish.com Bin Zayed and Shoigu discussed during the meeting the results of the UAE president's state visit to the Russian Federation and the implementation of the agreements reached between their leaders. | During the meeting, Shoigu stressed the importance for Russian-Emirati relations, the president's visit, and its broad impact in the Russian society. | The two authorities also discussed the Ukrainian issue and certain aspects of bilateral cooperation, paying special attention to strengthening the trust-based dialogue between the relevant bodies of the two countries, including the implementation of joint projects and th…
(2024-10-29). Asian-Pacific organizations highlight Cuba's example and sovereignty. plenglish.com Beijing, Oct 29 (Prensa Latina) Solidarity organizations based in the Asia-Pacific region expressed their solidarity with Cuba, rejected the United States blockade and highlighted Cuba's capacity for resistance, as well as its example of sovereignty.
(2024-10-29). House of Representatives in Brazil votes on pardon for coup plotters. plenglish.com Brasilia, Oct 29 (Prensa Latina) The Constitution and Justice Committee of the Chamber of Deputies of Brazil will vote on a bill that pardons prisoners for the coup acts of January 8th, 2023 in the capital.
(2024-10-29). UN General Assembly to debate once more US blockade on Cuba. plenglish.com United Nations, Oct 29 (Prensa Latina) The UN General Assembly will open its debates devoted to analyze the impact of the United States blockade on Cuba, which has been exacerbated by the inclusion of Cuba in the list of states sponsors of terrorism.
(2024-10-29). Bolivia and China strengthen cooperation in various spheres. plenglish.com La Paz, Oct 29 (Prensa Latina) Bolivian President Luis Arce said that after the meeting of the Joint Economic and Commercial Commission with China, progress was made on an agenda of investments, industrialization of lithium and exports to China.
(2024-10-29). Vietnam-UAE expand scope and scale of bilateral cooperation. plenglish.com Hanoi, Oct 29 (Prensa Latina) Vietnamese media have highlighted the expansion of the scope and scale of cooperation between Vietnam and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) following the establishment of a Comprehensive Economic Partnership.
(2024-10-29). Cuba: World2Fly airline connects Prague and Holguin. plenglish.com Holguin, Cuba, Oct 29 (Prensa Latina) Prague and the eastern city of Holguín are now connected by a direct flight that will promote tourism between the Czech Republic and Cuba, local media reported.
(2024-10-29). Volkswagen plans to close some factories. plenglish.com Berlin, Oct 29 (Prensa Latina) Automaker Volkswagen (VW) informed on Monday that it will close at least three of its factories in Germany. Works Council Chief Daniela Cavallo made the remarks and noted that tens of thousands of jobs would be cut off as a result of that decision.
(2024-10-29). The Mexican government presents results of its security strategy. plenglish.com Mexico City, October 29 (Prensa Latina) The Mexican government will present a report on the results of the strategy applied in the security sector, according to President Claudia Sheinbaum.
(2024-10-29). Ancient forest with rare yew trees found in Jilin. ecns.cn A vast, ancient forest dominated by endangered Northeast yew trees, also known as Japanese yew, has been discovered in Jilin province, scientists announced. Some trees in the area, which covers hundreds of hectares at elevations between 700 and 1,200 meters, are more than 1,000 years old.
(2024-10-29). Magnificent landscape of Baisha Lake in Xinjiang. ecns.cn Magnificent landscape of Baisha Lake with snow-covered Baisha Mountain at the background in Akto County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region.
(2024-10-29). China welcomes global partners to join future missions on its Space Station. ecns.cn China welcomes global partners to join future missions on Chinese Space Station at any time, a spokesperson from the China Manned Space Agency announced at a press conference on Tuesday.
(2024-10-29). Insights | Beijing's green development experience worth learning: Malaysian official. ecns.cn With urbanization accelerating, Malaysia, like many developing nations, faces both opportunities and challenges in its urban growth. Chiong Yoke Kong, special function officer to Malaysia's Minister of Transport, recently visited China to explore the potential for cooperation between Malaysia and China in areas such as urban development and talent exchange.
(2024-10-29). ByteDance founder tops Hurun China Rich List 2024. ecns.cn Zhang Yiming, founder of ByteDance topped the latest Hurun China Rich List, according to Hurun Research Institute on Tuesday.
(2024-10-29). China to send 170 athletes to 9th Asian Winter Games. ecns.cn China will send 170 athletes to the upcoming 9th Asian Winter Games, to be held from Feb. 7 to 14, 2025 in Harbin.
(2024-10-29). 389-year-old Ming bridge discovered in Fujian Province. ecns.cn A well-preserved ancient stone arch bridge dating back to the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) has been uncovered in Songxi county, East China's Fujian Province, amid China's ongoing fourth national cultural relics census.
(2024-10-29). Liujiaxia hydropower station passes heritage review. ecns.cn Gansu's Liujiaxia hydropower station on the Yellow River, which was named a national industrial heritage site in 2018, has passed a five-year review to retain its status.
(2024-10-29). Beijing plans global hub for green economy. ecns.cn Beijing has launched an initiative to establish itself as a global green economy hub, with a focus on technological innovation, industrial development and sustainable urban planning, aiming to achieve the goal by 2035.
(2024-10-29). ETF market sees rapid growth. ecns.cn China's exchange-traded fund, or ETF, market is undergoing rapid growth with booming product innovation and diversification, and this is a multi-year trend that will present significant opportunities for global ETF managers and service providers.
(2024-10-29). China renews anti-dumping duties on imported ethanolamines. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Commerce (MOC) on Tuesday announced its decision to renew anti-dumping duties on ethanolamines imported from the United States, Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, and Thailand.
(2024-10-29). Japan's ruling coalition loses majority in election. ecns.cn Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party, or LDP, and its coalition partner Komeito suffered a major defeat in the general election, highlighting the public's deep mistrust and anger over the LDP's slush fund scandal.
(2024-10-29). China slams U.S. rules to curb investment in Chinese tech sectors. ecns.cn China is deeply dissatisfied with and firmly opposed to the U.S. announcement of investment restriction rules targeting China, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday.
(2024-10-29). Tianzhou 8 cargo ship to launch in mid-November. ecns.cn China's next cargo mission to the Tiangong space station, the Tianzhou 8 has been rescheduled to launch in mid-November, according to Lin Xiqiang, deputy director of the China Manned Space Agency.
(2024-10-29). Woman gets 11 months after admitting she smuggled otter fur from abroad. ecns.cn A Beijing court sentenced a woman to 11 months in prison for smuggling otter fur, as part of efforts to strengthen wildlife protection by punishing offenders.
(2024-10-29). CO2 build-up 'should set alarm bells ringing'. ecns.cn A new report by the World Meteorological Organization, or WMO, has warned that carbon dioxide, or CO2, is building up in the atmosphere at a faster rate than at any time in human history.
(2024-10-29). Boar intrudes high rail link, causing death of technician. ecns.cn A wild boar entered the high-speed rail link and collided with a train in Nanjing on Sunday night, resulting the death of a technician.
(2024-10-29). Expats impressed by payment services in Shanghai. ecns.cn Shanghai has garnered praise for its seamless financial services catering to both short-term foreign visitors and long-term expat residents, according to feedback from four expats on Oct 25.
(2024-10-29). Concerns rise as wolves seek food from vehicles in Qinghai. ecns.cn Several wolves in Hoh Xil Nature Reserve, Qinghai province, have recently been begging for food from passing vehicles along a major highway, triggering concerns over safety and wildlife disruption.
(2024-10-29). Potala Palace undergoes annual whitewash. ecns.cn Annual renovation of Potala Palace began recently in Lhasa.
(2024-10-29). China Eastern unveils 9th Asian Winter Games themed aircraft. ecns.cn China Eastern Airlines unveiled a themed aircraft on Monday at Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to celebrate the 100-day countdown to the 9th Asian Winter Games.
(2024-10-29). China unveils Shenzhou-19 crew members. ecns.cn The Shenzhou-19 crewed spaceship is scheduled to be launched at 4: 27 a.m. Wednesday (Beijing Time) from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China.
(2024-10-29). Insights | Green and smart Chinese cities offer a reference for Malaysia: Transport Ministry Official. ecns.cn "In terms of environmental protection and smart cities, Beijing, along with other major cities in China, indeed provides us with significant insights and references," said Chiong Yoke Kong, special function officer to the Minister of Transport in Malaysia, who visited China for exchanges recently, during an interview with China News Network.
(2024-10-29). Former Everbright exec pleads guilty. ecns.cn Li Xiaopeng, former chairman of China Everbright Group, a State-owned financial conglomerate, pleaded guilty to taking bribes while standing trial in Daqing, Heilongjiang province, on Monday.
(2024-10-29). Xi extends congratulations on 20th anniversary of Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni's coronation. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping on Tuesday sent a congratulatory message to Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni on the 20th anniversary of his coronation.
(2024-10-29). China's new team of astronauts ready rigorous training in Beijing. ecns.cn China's fourth group of astronauts have been training in Beijing since August, according to Lin Xiqiang, deputy director of the China Manned Space Agency.
(2024-10-29). Political Bureau stresses long-term fight against graft. ecns.cn The top leadership of the Communist Party of China has stressed the need to maintain a tough stance against corruption and called for efforts to fight corruption on a regular and long-term basis…
(2024-10-29). Five years on: The legacy of Iraq's Tishreen protest movement. newarab.com 
In October 2019, They argued that this system had
(2024-10-29). 15 people found dead off Tunisia coast: judiciary. newarab.com 
Fifteen unidentified bodies have been recovered off Samples have been taken to identify the bodies "due to the extent of decomposition", said Farid Ben Jha, spokesman for the Monastir and Mahdia governorates' public prosecution. | He said the bodies were found over the weekend in three different areas in Mahdia, one of Tunisia's hotspots for irregular migration. | Tunisia and nei…
(2024-10-29). Fatah warns Israel after Marwan Barghouti 'beaten in prison'. newarab.com 
The Palestinian Fatah movement warned that the Israeli government was trying to "assassinate" Palestinian leader Barghouti, a hugely popular Palestinian figure, has been imprisoned by Israel since 2002 after an Israeli court convicted him of murder, claiming he was behind attacks in Israel, handing him five life sentences. | He is currently being kept at the Megiddo prison in northern Israel, where he faced the latest assault. | Barghouti was as…
(2024-10-29). 'I'm not a Nazi,' Trump insists, Harris slams divisive rhetoric. newarab.com 
As he and rival
(2024-10-29). Iran executes Iranian-German national after terrorism conviction. newarab.com 
Sharmahd, who also holds US residency, was sentenced to death in 2023 on charges of "corruption on earth". | He was accused by Iran of heading a pro-monarchist group accused of a deadly 2008 bombing and planning other attacks in the country. | Sharmahd's arrest was announced in 2020 in an intelligence ministry statement that described him as "the ringleader of the terrorist T…
(2024-10-29). Iran Nobel laureate imprisoned, hospitalised with health issues. newarab.com 
Iranian authorities have allowed imprisoned Nobel Peace Prize laureate The Free Narges Coalition said in a statement that Mohammadi must be granted a medical furlough to receive comprehensive treatment for multiple conditions. | It said that just transferring her to the hospital will not address the severe health issues caused by months of neglect and deprivation. | Mohammadi…
(2024-10-29). Iraq lodges UN complaint over Israel using its airspace to attack Iran. newarab.com 
A statement from government spokesman Bassim Alawadi said the letter condemns "the Zionist entity's blatant violation of Iraq's airspace and sovereignty by using Iraqi airspace to carry out an attack on the Islamic Republ…
(2024-10-29). Israel mulls pushing Gaza's occupation to private military firms. newarab.com 
(2024-10-29). Israeli campaign devastates Lebanese border towns, images show. newarab.com 
Many of the towns, emptied of their residents by the bombing, had been inhabited for at least two centuries. | The imagery reviewed includes towns between
(2024-10-29). Israeli Defence Minister: Israel is fighting 'without a compass'. newarab.com 
Israel's Defence Minister Gallant's letter was sent to the Israeli premier shortly before the
(2024-10-29). Israeli pressure stopped Iraq acquiring weapons: officials. newarab.com 
Israel exerted pressure on a number of Asian and European countries to obstruct the completion of an arms deal for The deal would have seen Iraq purchase surface-to-air missile systems, early sensor systems, and various military equipment, three Iraqi sources told The New Arab's Arabic-language service. | Earlier this year, the Iraqi defence ministry submitted a recommendation to the government calling on it to develop the country's monitoring and response capabil…
(2024-10-29). Saudi 'Davos in the Desert' to draw investors for MbS's NEOM. newarab.com 
Saudi Arabia is hosting The Future Investment Initiative (FII), now in its eighth edition, will be held in Riyadh from Monday to Wednesday and will likely draw thousands of investors, business figures, and bankers despite the tough economic environment the region now…
(2024-10-29). South Africa submits more evidence for ICJ Israel genocide case. newarab.com 
South African legal experts submitted more evidence to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to back the country's Hundreds of documents further proving Israel's complicity in genocide in Gaza were submitted on Monday, the deadline given by the ICJ in order to continue the case. | Some of this evidence included statements made by extremist Israeli settlers and politicians at a demonstration near the Gaza border, where they called for the expulsion of Palestin…
(2024-10-29). Sudanese need protection, conditions 'not right' for UN force. newarab.com 
(2024-10-29). Syrian national airline resumes flights to Saudi city of Jeddah. newarab.com 
The Syrian regime's transport ministry announced on Sunday that Flights will restart again on 7 November, according to the regime's SANA news agency, and will operate tw…
(2024-10-29). Tommy Robinson jailed for 18 months over contempt of court. newarab.com 
A UK judge on Monday jailed notorious far-right agitator and self-professed anti-Islam activist The sentence is the latest jail term for one of Britain's most prominent anti-Muslim activists, who is blamed for helping fuel It cam…
(2024-10-29). UK considering giving Gaza intelligence to war crimes court. newarab.com 
The The Royal Air Force (RAF) has been flying hundreds of surveillance flights, including Shadow R1 spy planes, over Gaza since December 2023 to gather information related to Israeli captives held by Hamas in Gaza. | However, the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has stated…
(2024-10-29). US warns Iran of 'severe consequences' in case of new attacks. newarab.com 
The United States warned "We will not hesitate to act in self defence. Let there be no confusion. The United States does not want to see further escalation. We believe this should be the end of the direct exchange of fire between Israel and Iran," US Ambas…
(2024-10-29). Why is Israel targeting the Lebanese Armed Forces. newarab.com 
(2024-10-29). Dear Arab Americans, voting Trump won't teach Harris 'a lesson'. newarab.com 
(2024-10-29). Israel burnt Sha'ban al-Dalou alive: We will rise from his ashes. newarab.com 
If Sha'ban al-Dalou was Ukrainian, footage of him being If they won't memorialise him, I will. Sha'ban was a giant: he was a dreamer and a scholar, he was a software engineer extraordinaire and a linguaphile with dreams of studying in Germany. He even me…
(2024-10-29). Selected Articles: BRICS 16th Summit — First Step Towards a Common Future of Sovereign Multipolarity? globalresearch.ca 
By Perhaps one of the most important conflict resolutions at the margins of the meeting happened during a face-to-face dialogue between …
(2024-10-29). Unprecedented since 2019: over 200 people joined the CADTM Autumn Meetings. cadtm.org
(2024-10-29). CADTM International Council | Day 1 | The polycrisis of capitalism. cadtm.org
(2024-10-29). Demanding Debt, Economic and Climate Justice! cadtm.org
(2024-10-29). IMF and BRICS: no return to Bretton Woods. cadtm.org This week the IMF-World Bank semi-annual meeting takes place in Washington, US. At the same time, the BRICS+ group meets in Kazan, Russia, that set the future world economic order to be established at the end of WW2. At the time, the then US president Franklin Roosevelt offered these prophetic words: "The point in history at which we stand is full of promise and of danger. The world will either move toward unity and widely shared prosperity or it will move apart into necessarily competing (…) | – | / | <...
(2024-10-29). Measuring global poverty. cadtm.org
(2024-10-29). Rising dangers of imperial+sub-imperial partnering. cadtm.org Following the Johannesburg BRICS summit in August 2023, the new 'BRICS+' — whose leadership will be hosted by Vladimir Putin in Kazan from October 22-24 — now consist of not only Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, but also Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran and the United Arab Emirates — with Saudi Arabia potentially joining before 2024 ends, in the event Donald Trump is not elected U.S. President on November 5.
| And on November 18-19 in Rio de Janeiro, Inácio Lula da Silva will welcome leaders of (…) | – | /…
(2024-10-29). The Kenyan Uprising. cadtm.org
(2024-10-29). Willie Matos, Friend and Comrade. counterpunch.org Willie Matos, who worked his entire adult life for Puerto Rican liberation and freedom for working class people everywhere, passed away on October 14. He was 84. Willie was participating in a panel discussion for Hispanic Heritage Month at Albertus Magnus College in New Haven marking the 60th anniversary of the passage of the 1964 Civil
(2024-10-29). Why is Elon Musk Supporting Trump? Tax Avoidance. counterpunch.org 
Elon Musk, the New York Times reports, has gone all in for Donald Trump. His pro-Trump America PAC, has already spent $118 million and has the budget to spend tens of millions more, almost all of that coming from Musk himself. Musk has based his efforts on Trump's behalf in Pennsylvania, the state he sees
(2024-10-29). Settler Colonial Contagion: A Long Simmering Plague. counterpunch.org 
(2024-10-29). Can America's 'Self-Made' Men Make a President? counterpunch.org 
This new Biden-era federal refusal to automatically do Big Tech's bidding has energized billionaires once content to pay relatively little attention to politics. Elon Musk has come to symbolize that new energy — and stands to gain the most from it. Trump has already promised to name Musk the head of a new "government efficiency commission" he plans to create once back in the White House.
(2024-10-29). Trump's Playbook to Win Regardless of Election Night Results. counterpunch.org Election deniers (defined by USA Today as those who have publicly denied the legitimacy of the 2020 election) are positioned as election officials to scan the ballots to challenge their validity. If Donald Trump loses to Kamala Harris, the election denier's objections will become material for lawyers filing lawsuits to challenge state or county results.
(2024-10-29). Non-Endorsement Isn't "Neutrality" or "Objectivity" counterpunch.org 
In late October, the Los Angeles Times published its list of candidate/issue endorsements for this year's general election. Missing from the list: Any endorsement for president. Semafor reports that the paper's owner, Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong, nixed the Times editorial board's planned endorsement of Kamala Harris over Donald Trump. A few days later, the Washington Post similarly announced that it won't endorse for president this
(2024-10-29). Globalists Plot Worldwide Genocide Via WHO Pandemic Treaty. globalresearch.ca [This article was first published by GR in May 2024.] | Introduction: | With all the trouble in today's world, including the completely pointless American-instigated war in Ukraine, Israel's loathsome genocidal onslaught against the Palestinians in Gaza, and militant U.S. threats to …
(2024-10-29). Mysterious Brand-New Heart Syndrome Reportedly Affects 90% of U.S. Population. globalresearch.ca [This article was first published by GR in May 2024.] | Brand-new heart syndrome reportedly affects 90% of U.S. population, American Medical Association claims, no explanation offered | Via "Health experts are redefining …
(2024-10-29). Bombshell: 'You Were Right, Vaccines Are Killing Millions of Our Loved Ones'. Japan's Former Minister of Internal Affairs Apologizes to the Unvaccinated. globalresearch.ca 
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(2024-10-29). Lula vai aguentar dois anos mais em cima da corda bamba? globalresearch.ca
(2024-10-29). Why the West is Now Terrified of BRICS. thesiriusreport.com 
We assess the principal developments that have come out of the BRICS summit in Kazan and why privately the West is now extremely concerned that multipolarity is indeed a reality.
(2024-10-29). From the Streets to Congress: ActionAid USA's Bold Push for Climate Justice During Climate Week NYC. actionaidusa.org Climate Week NYC (September 23-29) was a whirlwind of action for our Policy team, extending beyond New York City to key events in Washington, D.C. Here's how ActionAid USA and our allies took bold steps for climate justice throughout the week. Our activities began before Climate Week when our Senior Policy Analyst, Kelly Stone, spoke…
(2024-10-29). Brazilian municipality launches Education Month. tvbrics.com 
The event will offer a varied programme throughout the month of November…
(2024-10-29). President Maduro Condemns Assassination Attempt Against Evo Morales. orinocotribune.com Venezuela President Nicolás Maduro condemned the attack against former Bolivian President Evo Morales. The assassination attempt occurred on Sunday morning in Cochabamba when hooded individuals fired at least 14 times at the vehicle in which the former president was traveling. | "I strongly condemn and repudiate the attempted assassination this Sunday against brother Evo Morales," the Venezuelan president wrote in a "I trust that Bolivia, the favorite daughter of Liberator Simón Bolívar, and its institutions will…
(2024-10-29). President Maduro Returns to Venezuela After Attending 16th BRICS Summit. orinocotribune.com On the night of Saturday, October 25, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro arrived in Venezuela after traveling to Kazan, Russia, where he participated in the 16th BRICS Plus Summit, following an invitation from his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin. President Maduro also traveled to Algeria, where he met with Prime Minister Mohamed Nadir Larbaoui. | The Venezuelan dignitary was received at Maiquetía Airport by Minister of Science and Technology Gabriela Jiménez, Minster of Electricity Jorge Márquez, Minister of Interior Affairs Diosdado Cabello, Minister of Education Héctor Rodríguez, Defense Minister Vladimir…
(2024-10-29). Thousands march in Cape Town to support Palestinians ahead of Gaza war anniversary. presstv.ir Thousands of South Africans marched in Cape Town to show solidarity with Palestinians.
(2024-10-29). The world is still silent, say Britons on anniversary of Gaza war. presstv.ir Britons marked one year since Israel's bombardment in response to the October 7 attacks by Hamas.
(2024-10-29). 'You cannot be neutral in a genocide', Greta Thunberg joins pro-Palestine rally in Milan. presstv.ir Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg participated in a pro-Palestinian rally in Milan to show solidarity with Palestinians.
(2024-10-29). Russian, Chinese warships conduct joint drills in Pacific Ocean. presstv.ir Russian and Chinese warships have carried out anti-submarine firing exercises in the northwestern Pacific Ocean.
(2024-10-29). Smoke rises over Sudan's capital as fighting rages on. presstv.ir Smoke billows from Khartoum as the Sudanese army targets Rapid Support Forces in the capital.
(2024-10-29). North Korea blows up roads connecting it to the South. presstv.ir North Korean soldiers have blown up sections of the deeply symbolic roads connecting it to the South.
(2024-10-29). Iran's response to Israeli attacks to fit within intl. law: UN envoy. presstv.ir Iran's UN envoy says the Islamic Republic reserves the right to respond to recent Israeli attacks, saying Tehran's potential retaliation will fit within the international law.
(2024-10-29). Saudi MBC Group fires news director after insult to resistance leaders. presstv.ir MBC Group dismisses its news director after a report disrespected prominent figures of resistance groups in the region.
(2024-10-29). Araghchi tells Saudi FM: Muslim countries need to unite to stop Israel's crimes. presstv.ir The Iranian foreign minister has called on Muslim countries to unite in order to put an end to Israel's killing of people in Gaza and Lebanon.
(2024-10-29). 'Most violent raid': Israel kills at least 60 people in Lebanon's Bekaa Valley. presstv.ir At least 60 people, including children, have been killed in Israeli strikes on several areas in Lebanon's eastern Bekaa Valley.
(2024-10-29). Russia hails Iran 'successful' air defense against Israel, says civilian casualties prevented. presstv.ir Russia's UN ambassador says the "successful" conduct of Iran's air defense system during Israel's recent act of aggression prevented more casualties in the deadly attack.
(2024-10-29). Iraqi resistance launches drone strikes on vital Israeli targets in Haifa, Golan. presstv.ir The Islamic Resistance in Iraq has claimed responsibility for drone attacks on key Israeli positions in Haifa and the Golan Heights.
(2024-10-29). British NHS privatized, sold to Israel. presstv.ir The symbiotic relationship between the UK Israel tech hub and the British government's penchant for privatization is adversely impacting services to NHS patients.
(2024-10-29). Naim Qassem elected as new chief of Lebanon's Hezbollah. presstv.ir Naim Qassem has been elected as the new chief of Hezbollah.
(2024-10-29). Beit Lahia bloodbath: Israel kills 77 Palestinians in north Gaza; dozens under rubble. presstv.ir Israeli warplanes bomb a residential building sheltering displaced Palestinians in the northern Gaza Strip, killing dozens of people and trapping many others.
(2024-10-29). 'So much anxiety': With one week to go, hope and fear surround US election. presstv.ir One week is left to the United States presidential election, with voters' emotions starting to intensify.
(2024-10-29). Leader's advisor dismisses Israeli attack as 'much ado about nothing'. presstv.ir A senior advisor to Ayatollah Khamenei has downplayed Israel's recent act of aggression against Iran.
(2024-10-29). Iran says will exercise 'legitimate' right to defense at 'right time, place'. presstv.ir Iran says its right to defense is legitimate and it will exercise it at the appropriate time and place.
(2024-10-29). Yemeni forces strike Israeli vital target in Ashkelon using combat drones. presstv.ir The Yemeni Armed Forces have launched drones toward a vital target in the city of Ashkelon in the Israeli occupied Palestinian territories.
(2024-10-29). New surprises, heavier blows await Israel in coming days: Senior IRGC cmdr. presstv.ir A high-ranking IRGC commander warns that new surprises will catch Israel off guard in the future.
(2024-10-29). Statement from Veterans For Peace: End Washington's New McCarthyism! pressenza.com In April, the U.S. House passed H.R. 6408: "An Act To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to terminate the tax-exempt status of terrorist supporting organizations." It was introduced in the Senate as It sounds benign, but it reaches well beyond any narrowly defined or momentarily intended targets. If enacted into law, it can be used against any non-profit which engages in any issue not favored by whatever Administration is in power in the future. | The Act details procedures for the Secretary of the Treasury to desi…
(2024-10-29). Saturday 11/9: Monterey: Armistice Day Celebrations. indybay.org Monterey Peace and Justice Center, 1364 Fremont Blvd., Seaside, CA 939355…
(2024-10-29). Genocidal Democrats go after Jill Stein, Cornel West in digital ads aimed at young voters. indybay.org Stung by narrow losses in 2000 and 2016 that they blame in part on support for Green Party nominees, Democrats have put a major emphasis this year on discouraging left-leaning voters from backing third-party candidates.
(2024-10-29). Horrific Massacre in Beit Lahia, 77 Dead Including 20 Children; More Missing Under Debris. indybay.org At least 77 bodies have been recovered on Tuesday from a five-story residential building belonging to the Abu Nasr family, where approximately 100 displaced Palestinians had been sheltering.
(2024-10-29). Thursday 11/14: Post Traumatic Dress Disorder – Launch of Long-Awaited Noir Drag Novel by F. S. Rosa! indybay.org Fabulosa Books | 489 Castro Street, San Francisco 94114…
(2024-10-29). Army Abducts A Palestinian, Injures Many In Al-Khader. imemc.org 
On Monday evening, Israeli soldiers abducted a Palestinian man and injured many residents in Al-Khader town, south of Bethlehem in the occupied West Bank. Several army jeeps invaded the town, especially the Al-Baloa' area and around the Al-Kabeer Mosque, and closed streets, leading to protests. Media sources said the soldiers fired gas bombs and concussion …
(2024-10-29). Army Invades Villages And Towns Near Ramallah. imemc.org 
On Monday evening, Israeli soldiers invaded several villages and towns near Ramallah in the occupied West Bank's central part. Media sources reported that several military vehicles invaded Birzeit, north of Ramallah, particularly the Old City area, after surrounding it.. The soldiers also invaded Abu Qash, Burham, Abu Shkheidim, Kobar and Budrus, before storming homes and …
(2024-10-29). US election: 7 days left — What polls say, what Harris and Trump are up to. aljazeera.com On Tuesday, Kamala Harris will be in Washington, DC, while Trump will be travelling to Pennsylvania.
(2024-10-29). For Taiwan's crucial chip industry, Trump and Harris both bring risks. aljazeera.com Taiwan's semiconductor sector is watching US election closely amid geopolitical rivalry between Washington and Beijing.
(2024-10-29). US finalises restrictions on AI, semiconductor investments in China. aljazeera.com Treasury Department says curbs will ensure US investment does not advance technologies that threaten national security.
(2024-10-29). Burkina Faso putting civilians at risk amid conflict with rebels: HRW. aljazeera.com Government accused of making people targets during August attack by al-Qaeda-linked armed group.
(2024-10-29). Hundreds of US ballots destroyed after drop boxes targeted by fire. aljazeera.com Police believe incidents in which ballots were destroyed by fire in US states of Oregon and Washington are linked.
(2024-10-29). Harris makes appeal to younger voters with vow to 'turn the page'. aljazeera.com Democratic candidate appears with running mate Tim Walz, singer Maggie Rogers at rally in key swing state of Michigan.
(2024-10-29). Malaysia's ex-leader Mahathir, 99, discharged from hospital. aljazeera.com Southeast Asian country's longest-serving prime minister had been hospitalised for a respiratory infection.
(2024-10-29). Pentagon says North Korea sent 10,000 troops to join Russian war in Ukraine. aljazeera.com US increases estimated number of North Korean troops sent to Russia amid fears Moscow's war on Ukraine could expand.
(2024-10-29). Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 977. aljazeera.com As the war enters its 977th day, these are the main developments.
(2024-10-29). US election 2024: Everything you need to know in maps and charts. aljazeera.com Understanding the Electoral College, battleground states and key races in the US for the November 5 vote.
(2024-10-29). Bezos defends Washington Post's decision to end presidential endorsements. aljazeera.com Jeff Bezos claims giving such support can 'create a perception of bias'.
(2024-10-29). The US and Israel have nothing to gain from their war on the UN. aljazeera.com By attacking the UN and the rules based order, these two rogue states are merely hastening their own decline.
(2024-10-29). Man City's Rodri, Barcelona's Bonmati win Ballon d'Or amid Real Madrid snub. aljazeera.com Real Madrid boycotted the award ceremony in an apparent protest as Vinicius did not win despite being the frontrunner.
(2024-10-29). The US Electoral College — How the South used slavery for political gain. aljazeera.com System to pick US president created in 1787, when the South found a way to inflate its numbers and political influence.
(2024-10-29). CNN bans conservative commentator after verbal attack on Mehdi Hasan. aljazeera.com US network says it has 'zero room for racism' after Girdusky tells Hasan: 'I hope your beeper doesn't go off.'…
(2024-10-29). Hezbollah names Naim Qassem as new chief. aljazeera.com Deputy leader promoted after Israeli assassinations left the Lebanon-based group in a leadership vacuum.
(2024-10-29). Israeli strikes reportedly kill more than 150 in northern Gaza and Lebanon. aljazeera.com Attacks carried out as the humanitarian situation worsens and ceasefire talks are expected to be fruitless.
(2024-10-29). America is a decomposing myth. aljazeera.com American 'democracy' is a sweet illusion meant to convince the gullible that party 1 is different from party 1a.
(2024-10-29). Israeli military wiped out 902 families in Gaza. aljazeera.com Families killed in war.
(2024-10-29). JD Vance questions reaction to racist Puerto Rico joke at Trump rally. aljazeera.com Republican Vice Presidential Candidate JD Vance suggested that people should 'take a chill pill'.
(2024-10-29). MASTER PLAN, Ep 11: Are We Doomed To A Master-Planned Future? levernews.com
(2024-10-29). Freedom for Miguel Peralta! Hearing Scheduled for November 6. itsgoingdown.org 
Communique from Miguel Peralta's support crew and family announcing a hearing at the Supreme Court scheduled for November 6, 2024. To the people, organizations, and collectives who have shown their solidarity and accompanied the struggle for the unconditional freedom of Miguel Peralta, Indigenous Mazatec of Eloxochitlán de Flores Magón. We want to announce that on… Welcome, to This Is America, September 27th, 2024. On this episode, we feature an interview with an organizer with Rur…
(2024-10-29). Norway buys US-made air defence missiles for more than US$360 million. scmp.com Nato member Norway shares a border with Russia and has vowed to ramp up defence spending following Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.
(2024-10-29). Russia-Ukraine International Armed Conflict: Missing a pastry-scented home. icrc.org
(2024-10-29). Central African Republic: Clean drinking water remains a luxury. icrc.org
(2024-10-29). COP29: The ICRC's call to implement ambitious mitigation measures and scale up climate action in conflict settings. icrc.org
(2024-10-29). Draft environmental and social safeguard documents for consultation: Myanmar Community Assistance Livelihood Project (MCLAP). icrc.org
(2024-10-29). The Global Network for Weapon-Wounded Care and Surgical Learning Hub. icrc.org Enhancing Surgical Care in Conflict Settings…
(2024-10-29). ICRC in Afghanistan — Summary. icrc.org
(2024-10-29). IHL commemoration in Romania: 70 years since the ratification of the Geneva Conventions. icrc.org
(2024-10-29). Information for people affected by the conflict in Lebanon. icrc.org
(2024-10-29). Nigeria: Overcoming mental health challenges in the face of crisis. icrc.org
(2024-10-29). Philippines: Memories of Marawi. icrc.org Seven years after the conflict, families of missing are still seeking answers…
(2024-10-29). Philippines: Restoring hope for families displaced by armed conflict. icrc.org
(2024-10-29). Poland: Polish Red Cross launched Emblem Campaign. icrc.org
(2024-10-29). Professional Standards for Protection Work 2024: Fourth edition. icrc.org
(2024-10-29). Syria: Twinning the Judiciary and Forensic to Address Complex Humanitarian Challenges. icrc.org
(2024-10-29). China: Experts gather to explore Chinese traditions and international humanitarian concepts. icrc.org
(2024-10-29). Philippines: International humanitarian law handbook turned over to BARMM Parliament. icrc.org
(2024-10-29). Joint Press Release: AU-ICRC Roundtable Reinforces Commitment to Strengthening Conduct and Discipline in Peace Support Operations. icrc.org
(2024-10-29). Lebanon: ICRC deploys surgical team amid escalating humanitarian crisis. icrc.org
(2024-10-29). Nigeria: Admissions of malnourished children rise amid four-year high in food insecurity due to conflict and climate. icrc.org
(2024-10-29). Investigating and prosecuting serious violations: an important tool against impunity. icrc.org
(2024-10-29). Let us remember that disarmament saves lives, curbs arms race, moderates the inhumanity of war, and fosters peace. icrc.org
(2024-10-29). ICRC President Speech at International Conference on Lebanon. icrc.org
(2024-10-29). Mirjana Spoljaric: 34th RCRC International Conference Opening Remarks. icrc.org 28th October 2024…
(2024-10-29). Statement on Women Building Peace in a Changing Environment, UN Security Council Open Debate. icrc.org Delivered by Ms. Laetitia Courtois, Permanent Observer and Head of Delegation in New York, 25 October 2024…
(2024-10-29). Netanyahu allies push to recolonize Gaza as US election nears. electronicintifada.net "If we want it, we can renew settlements in Gaza," says Israeli national security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir.
(2024-10-29). Sudan sees sexual violence on 'staggering' scale amid civil war: UN. scmp.com Children are not spared the abuse, while women and girls are being abducted for sexual slavery.
(2024-10-29). Bolivia accuses ex-president Morales of 'staged' assassination attempt. scmp.com Bolivia's government claimed the former leader's convoy had fired on special anti-narcotics police who were carrying out a patrol.
(2024-10-29). Tens of thousands protest in Georgia over 'stolen' election. scmp.com Georgia's pro-Western president has alleged that the country's weekend parliamentary election was rigged with the help of Russia.
(2024-10-29). 30-year prison sentence sought for ex-doctor in Rwandan genocide trial. scmp.com Eugene Rwamucyo is latest person accused of taking part in 1994 massacre of the African country's Tutsi population to face justice in France.
(2024-10-29). At least 60 dead in Israeli strikes in Lebanon's Bekaa Valley. scmp.com Israel is ramping up its aerial campaign on Hezbollah strongholds, including the eastern Bekaa Valley.
(2024-10-29). Harris challenges Trump to a cognitive test after he called her a 'very low IQ person'. scmp.com Trump has called the 60-year-old Democratic vice-president stupid, and attacked her IQ in his pitch to voters.
(2024-10-29). Owner Jeff Bezos says Washington Post ended US presidential endorsements on 'principle'. scmp.com Washington Post owner Jeff Bezos argued presidential endorsements 'create a perception of bias'.
(2024-10-29). He left Indonesia seeking a better life in the UK. All he found was debt and despair. scmp.com 'Budi' is bringing a case against the UK Home Office, claiming his seasonal worker experience made him a victim of human trafficking.
(2024-10-29). 'Climate' CHOGM success for Samoa but what's in it for the Pacific? asiapacificreport.nz COMMENTARY: By Tess Newton Cain As CHOGM came to a close, Samoa rightfully basked in the resounding success for the country and people as hosts of the Commonwealth leaders' meeting. Footage of Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata'afa swaying along to the siva dance as she sat beside Britain's King Charles III encapsulated a palpable national…
(2024-10-29). Wenda praises PNG's Marape over 'brave ambush' on West Papua. asiapacificreport.nz Asia Pacific Report An exiled West Papuan leader has praised Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape for his "brave ambush" in questioning new Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto over West Papua. Prabowo offered an "amnesty" for West Papuan pro-independence activists during Marape's revent meeting with Prabowo on the fringes of the inauguration, the PNG leader…
(2024-10-29). Downtown Oslo tram derails and plows into shop, injuring 4. scmp.com The tram driver, who is among those injured, is considered a suspect in the case.
(2024-10-29). Israeli strike kills dozens in northern Gaza, Palestinians say. scmp.com Hospital overwhelmed with wounded after strike on a building in the northern Gaza town of Beit Lahiya, doctor says.
(2024-10-29). Fires set in drop boxes destroy hundreds of ballots in Washington, damage 3 in Oregon. scmp.com One of the fires potentially affected one of the most competitive congressional races in the United States.
(2024-10-29). Reckless emissions of man-made super pollutant threaten climate progress. scmp.com Despite pledges to rein in hydrofluorocarbon pollutants, unreported emissions still hamper the fight against climate change.
(2024-10-29). India's gold sales dip amid uncertain US election and record-high prices during Diwali season. scmp.com While gold is often seen as a safe haven, traders are hesitant to purchase due to the potential for price fluctuations after the US election.
(2024-10-29). Who is Lawrence Bishnoi? How a notorious crime boss got caught up in Canada-India dispute. scmp.com Canada says Bishnoi coordinated with Indian officials to target dissidents overseas, specifically Sikh activists living in North America.
(2024-10-29). Trump winning would slow global growth, Singapore's state-owned investor warns. scmp.com Donald Trump regaining the White House is likely to weigh on emerging markets and create uncertainty, says Temasek's chief investment officer.
(2024-10-29). President Ramaphosa appoints new arms control committee. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa appoints new arms control committee | President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed a new National Conventional Arms Control Committee (NCACC) to oversee South Africa's arms trade, in line with international standards. | The committee, chaired by Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, includes 11 Ministers and Deputy Ministers, who will serve a five-year term, with Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Andries Nel, as the Deputy Chairperson. | In a statement on Monday, the Presidency said the appointments were made in terms of Section 5(1) of the National Convention…
(2024-10-29). President Ramaphosa congratulates incoming Secretary-General of the Commonwealth. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa congratulates incoming Secretary-General of the Commonwealth | President Cyril Ramaphosa has extended his personal congratulations, along with those of the South African Government, to Ghana's Foreign Minister, Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, on her recent appointment as the next Secretary-General of the Commonwealth. , , Botchwey is set to begin her four-year term on 1 April 2025, leading the 56-member association. | In his message, President Ramaphosa conveyed his warm wishes and pledged support for her tenure, noting the Commonwealth's critical priorities set out at the recent Commonwealth Heads…
(2024-10-29). South Africa delivers evidence of Israel genocide to ICJ. sanews.gov.za South Africa delivers evidence of Israel genocide to ICJ | South Africa has formally filed its Memorial to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Monday in the case concerning the application of the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide in Gaza (South Africa v. Israel). | This submission marks a significant step in South Africa's ongoing legal action, which aims to hold Israel accountable under international law. | While the Memorial remains confidential and cannot be made public under ICJ rules, its filing comes as violence escalates in Gaza, with significant civilian casualt…
(2024-10-29). Operation Shanela nets over 15 000 suspects. sanews.gov.za Operation Shanela nets over 15 000 suspects | The South African Police Service (SAPS) has arrested 15 298 suspects through Operation Shanela. | The arrests were made between Monday, 21 October and Sunday, 27 October. The recorded arrests are 2 479 more than the previous week. | Operation Shanela includes tracking operations, roadblocks, high visibility patrols, stop and searches, as well as tracing of wanted suspects. | All Shanela operations are led by the Provincial Commissioner of each province. | The following arrests were made: | 3 015 wanted suspects were arrested, representing 1 042 more wanted suspects…
(2024-10-29). Call to ensure safety of initiates ahead of initiation season. sanews.gov.za Call to ensure safety of initiates ahead of initiation season | To ensure the integrity of the upcoming customary initiation season in December, the safety and well-being of all initiates must be prioritised, as required by the Customary Initiation Act of 2021., , This is according to the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA), Velenkosini Hlabisa, who made the remark during a media briefing on South Africa's preparedness for the upcoming summer season and disaster response., , The Customary Initiation Act established the National Initiation Oversight Committee (NIOC) and Provincial In…
(2024-10-29). US to ban outbound investments in China's chips, AI over national security. scmp.com From January 2, engagement involving 'defined set of technologies and products' is prohibited to guard against fuelling PLA's modernisation.
(2024-10-29). Authoritarianism is on the rise. Is climate change to blame? grist.org 
(2024-10-29). US pledges millions to modernise Philippine coastguard over 'shared maritime concerns'. scmp.com Without naming Beijing, long-time allies discuss ways for 'two sides to jointly address current challenges', especially in South China Sea.
(2024-10-29). China sharpens edge in global trade with zero-tariff deal for developing world. scmp.com With all tariffs for 'least developed countries' scheduled to be removed, China is positioning itself as a trade leader for the Global South.
(2024-10-29). Mexico warns US ban on Chinese car tech could hurt its automotive industry. scmp.com US proposal would effectively ban the import of Chinese-brand vehicles — even if they were assembled in Mexico.
(2024-10-29). Hezbollah picks Naim Qassem to succeed slain leader Hassan Nasrallah. scmp.com He has been Hezbollah's deputy chief since 1991 and has long been one of Hezbollah's leading spokesmen.
(2024-10-29). Secret deal and Israeli Response: Egypt Seeks "Regional Peace" by dialogue with Iran. unitedworldint.com By Mohamed Sabreen, Cairo / Egypt A difficult time, no doubt, perhaps these are the "hardest days" in the history of the region during the past two decades. In the midst of this dangerous atmosphere, Israel launched its expected response against Iran, and the Israeli attack was limited and weak, and sparked great controversy amid …
(2024-10-29). Brics is not anti-West, it just wants a fairer world order. scmp.com In championing economic inclusivity and strategic autonomy, pioneering financial innovation and promoting peace, Brics is a force for good.
(2024-10-29). Deputy Minister calls on South African thought leaders to drive solutions. sanews.gov.za Deputy Minister calls on South African thought leaders to drive solutions | Social Development Deputy Minister Ganief Hendricks has urged thought leaders and stakeholders to move beyond posing questions and instead contribute viable solutions towards fortifying South Africa's social protection systems. | The Deputy Minister was speaking at the official launch of the Social Security Review Volume 2 held at the HSRC Head Office in Cape Town on Monday. | Held under the theme "Social Security in the Time of COVID-19," the gathering in Cape Town brought together influential figures from government, academia, researc…
(2024-10-29). dtic to fund 35 companies to participate in China's import expo. sanews.gov.za dtic to fund 35 companies to participate in China's import expo | The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic) says it will fund 35 South African companies, through the Export Marketing and Investment Assistance (EMIA) group scheme, to participate in the China International Import Expo (CIIE) 2024. | The expo is to take place in Shanghai from 5 to 10 November 2024. | South Africa is participating in this event to showcase products and services from local companies to potential buyers in China and from across the globe. The South African companies will also be exposed to the culture of doing busine…
(2024-10-29). Pledge to improve working conditions in the construction sector. sanews.gov.za Pledge to improve working conditions in the construction sector | A nationwide pledge aimed at creating safer, healthier working environments for those working in the construction sector is set to be signed this week. | The Department of Employment and Labour said the Decent Work in Construction Pledge will be signed at roadshows in Cape Town on Wednesday and in George on Friday. | Wednesday's roadshow will take place at the Aspired Country Manor in Philippi and Friday's roadshow will take place at the Protea Hotel King George. | "Each roadshow stop will feature informative presentations, interactive sessions, an…
(2024-10-29). Trusted Tour Operator Scheme to boost tourism from China, India. sanews.gov.za Trusted Tour Operator Scheme to boost tourism from China, India | In a ground-breaking move to enhance the job creation that flows from increased tourism, the Department of Home Affairs has announced the gazetting of the Trusted Tour Operator Scheme (TTOS), just two months after work began on this scheme. | The scheme was conceptualised by the Minister of Home Affairs, Dr Leon Schreiber, following consultations with the tourism sector and the Minister of Tourism about the way in which visa inefficiency and red tape throttles South Africa's ability to attract more tourists from these two burgeoning source markets…
(2024-10-29). Electric vehicle industry leaders attend the e-Mobility Summit 2024. sanews.gov.za Electric vehicle industry leaders attend the e-Mobility Summit 2024 | The Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI) is this week participating in the e-Mobility Summit, organised by uYilo, as part of Transport Month. | The national uYilo e-Mobility Programme was established in 2013 as an initiative of the Technology Innovation Agency (TIA) to enable, facilitate and mobilise electric mobility in South Africa. | The platform was created to give electric vehicle experts and industry leaders an opportunity to share valuable information about electric vehicle (EV)-related innovations and initiatives. | T…
(2024-10-29). Nigel Farage Hired Far-Right Guru Steve Bannon's 'Consigliere' as his Un-Registered Foreign Agent. bylinetimes.com Nigel Farage hired a far-right political guru's ' As Reform UK MP for Clacton since 4 July, 2024, Farage is best known as
(2024-10-29). Burkina Faso: Massacre Shows Need to Protect Civilians. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Screenshot of a video seemingly filmed by the JNIM showing fighters along the trench during the attack on Barsalogho, Sanmatenga province, Burkina Faso, on August 24, 2024. | An Islamist armed group massacred at least 133 people in the town of Barsalogho, Burkina Faso, on August 24, 2024, largely civilians forced to build a trench to protect the town with a military base.The massacre is the latest example of atrocities by Islamist armed groups against civilians whom the government has put at unnecessary risk.Burkina Faso should stop putting civilians at needless risk, including by usin…
(2024-10-29). Mozambique: Post-Election Protests Violently Repressed. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Units of the Mozambican anti-riot police deploy during a march called by the presidential candidate of the Optimist Party for the Development of Mozambique (PODEMOS) in Maputo, on October 21, 2024. | © 2024 ALFREDO ZUNIGA/AFP via Getty Images…
(2024-10-29). University of Oxford's Riches are Built by Hundreds of Insecure Workers — Why are they Fighting Them? bylinetimes.com But that picture feels a world away from the reality for many of the University of Oxford's lecturers. They look at the seeming permanence of hulking limestone columns, and know they could be sacked in a second. | In January this year, two creative writing masters lecturers, authors Alice Jolly and Rebecca Abrams, won a landmark case against the University of Oxford. The Employment Tribunal agreed that the 'casual' workers, who were employed on "personal services" contracts, which they argued denied them basic workplace rights, should be classed as employees — with the job security and rights that come…
(2024-10-29). Intel set for sharp drop in quarterly revenue as US chip maker struggles to bounce back. scmp.com The once-iconic American semiconductor giant is expected to report this week an 8 per cent decline in quarterly revenue to US$13.02 billion.
(2024-10-29). Huawei's Trifold Testing the Limits of Screen Technology. moguldom.com Ever since the popularization of the smartphone via the iPhone in 2007, the slate-style has been widely accepted as the status quo. The use of software apps for mass use like social media and video streaming necessitated a certain size, which was then limited by what could reasonably fit a pocket. While phones have slightly …
(2024-10-29). Education Inequality: Why Students from Low-Income Families Are Still Left Behind. moguldom.com We will figure out why some children are born with fewer chances of success in their studies and careers than others and whether it is possible to change society so that every child can prove themselves in it. What is educational inequality? Educational inequality is a situation in which a child's ability to receive a …
(2024-10-29). Saudi Arabia Condemns Israeli Strike on Iran. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The foreign minister of Saudi Arabia condemned the Israeli regime's recent act of aggression that violated Iran's sovereignty and territorial integrity.
(2024-10-29). Iran Entitled to Respond to Israel: UN Envoy. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran's ambassador to the United Nations said Tehran reserves its inherent right to respond at a time of its choosing to the Israeli regime's recent act of aggression, stressing that the reaction will be lawful and fully compliant with international law.
(2024-10-29). Iran Considering Significant Rise in Defense Budget. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The administration of Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has proposed to raise defense spending by 200 percent in the next year's budget plan, a spokesperson said.
(2024-10-29). Hezbollah Appoints Naim Qassem as New Secretary General. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Hezbollah named Sheikh Naim Qassem as its new secretary general, following the martyrdom of the Lebanese resistance movement's long-time leader Hassan Nasrallah.
(2024-10-29). Iran Congratulates Turkey on National Day. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Islamic Republic of Iran congratulated Turkey on the 101st anniversary of declaration of the Turkish Republic.
(2024-10-29). Qalibaf Congratulates Naim Qassem on Appointment as Hezbollah Chief. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Speaker of the Iranian Parliament Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf congratulated Sheikh Naim Qassem on his appointment as the secretary general of Lebanese resistance movement Hezbollah.
(2024-10-29). UNSC Must Sanction Israel: Araqchi. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The foreign minister of Iran reminded the United Nations Security Council of its statutory obligation to impose strict sanctions on the Israeli regime to force it to stop the bloodshed in Gaza and Lebanon.
(2024-10-29). At least 60 dead in Israeli strikes on Hezbollah stronghold in eastern Lebanon. scmp.com Israel is ramping up its aerial campaign on Hezbollah strongholds, including the eastern Bekaa Valley.
(2024-10-29). Faith in Australia. onlineopinion.com.au Western democracy is at a crossroads. We can drift into a future marked by division and despair, or we can use our strength to forge a new chapter of unity, resilience, and hope.
(2024-10-29). UN inflaming Jew-hatred by keeping Gazans penned inside Gaza. onlineopinion.com.au The continuing failure of the United Nations to remove Gaza's children, women, the sick and the elderly to the relative safety offered by refugee camps located in Jordan and Syria has been a monumental failure of judgement.
(2024-10-29). Despite threats, ultra-Orthodox party won't insist on draft exemption law now. haaretz.com Party leader said he would oppose the budget without a conscription bill approved first, but a UTJ source says 'if he resigns that doesn't mean the rest have to follow him'…
(2024-10-29). 'When the girls came back I thought I would be among the leaders of the protest, but I couldn't'. haaretz.com Maayan Zin's daughters, Dafna and Ella, were released from Hamas captivity during the cease-fire in November 2023. Their father was murdered on October 7. She never imagined that so much time would pass and there would still be 101 hostages in Gaza. 'There are older people there, for over a year; maybe they're being abused and aren't eating and aren't being cared for.'…
(2024-10-29). At least 55 killed, dozens missing in Israeli strike in north Gaza, medical officials say. haaretz.com IRAN: Iran's President said Tehran doesn't want war, but will respond 'appropriately' to Israel's attack ‚ñ GAZA: IDF raids Hamas stronghold at Kamal Adwan Hospital, Jabalya; 50,000 Palestinians evacuated to Gaza City ‚ñ LEBANON: 60 people killed and dozens wounded in Israeli strikes on Lebanon's Beqaa Valley ‚ñ HOSTAGE DEAL: Egypt proposes plan for the release of four Israeli hostages conditioned on a two-day cease-fire and the release of Palestinian prisoners…
(2024-10-29). Netanyahu can smell total victory — over Israel. haaretz.com The smugness exuding from coalition lawmakers' speeches signals that by the end of the Knesset's winter session, Israel will be even less tolerant, and more racist, corrupt, and oppressive than it already is. One thing will remain unchanged: the ultra-Orthodox still won't serve in the army…
(2024-10-29). The 7 states that will decide the US presidency. scmp.com Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are neck-and-neck in key swing states, with each presenting unique challenges and opportunities for both.
(2024-10-29). Donald Trump declares: 'I'm not a Nazi. I'm the opposite of a Nazi'. scmp.com Donald Trump blames Kamala Harris and her campaign for painting him as a Nazi in the final stretch of the US election.
(2024-10-29). Nuno Bettencourt Rocks India with Extreme's Authentic Sound. devdiscourse.com Nuno Bettencourt, a guitar virtuoso known for his illustrious career with bands such as Extreme, Mourning Widows, and DramaGods, is coming to India for a live performance. Bettencourt, who effortlessly transitions from funk to jazz, is part of the headlining act for Bandland in Bengaluru.
(2024-10-29). Diwali Tax Exemption: CM Yadav Boosts 'Vocal for Local'. devdiscourse.com In a significant move to bolster local businesses ahead of Diwali, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav declared a waiver on all municipal taxes for vendors selling traditional festival items like diyas and idols. This initiative supports the 'Vocal for Local' campaign, effective from today until Dev Uthani Gyaras 2024.
(2024-10-29). Tragic Collision: Bus and Truck Crash on Delhi-Amritsar Highway. devdiscourse.com In a tragic accident, a bus en route from Delhi to Jammu Katra collided with a truck on the Delhi-Amritsar National Highway early Tuesday morning. The bus was reportedly traveling at high speed when its driver abruptly applied the brakes, leading to a crash with the truck in front.
(2024-10-29). Tragic Attack on Health Workers in Pakistan. devdiscourse.com A tragic attack unfolded on Tuesday in northwest Pakistan as unidentified gunmen assaulted a health office where polio vaccination teams were convened. According to two health department sources, the incident led to the death of at least one policeman.
(2024-10-29). ANALYSIS-Election shock in key US ally Japan could embolden China, other rivals. devdiscourse.com A shock election result in Japan, Washington's key Asian security ally, and the United States' potentially destabilising presidential election next week could provide an opportunity for China and other rivals to test Western resolve in East Asia.
(2024-10-29). BJP Expands Candidature for Upcoming Assembly Elections. devdiscourse.com The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday unveiled two more candidates for the forthcoming assembly elections, bringing the total nominations to 148. Notably, former MLA Narendra Mehta will vie for the Mira Bhayandar constituency, while Sudhir Parwe is set to contest in the Umred assembly segment.
(2024-10-29). Rizwan Aims for Historic Victory Against Australia Under New Captaincy. devdiscourse.com In a bold declaration, Pakistan's newly-appointed white-ball captain, Mohammed Rizwan, has set his sights on an unprecedented victory against Australia in their homeland. The series, commencing from November 4, marks his leadership debut following his appointment by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), replacing previous captain Babar Azam, with Salman Ali Agha named vice-captain.
(2024-10-29). Coffee farmers earn USD 1.4bn amid UCDA deadlock. independent.co.ug 
MPs say they don't want the fate which has befallen tea and cotton sub-sectors to happen to coffee Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda's coffee farmers reaped record export earnings, totaling over US$ $1.4 billion from the sale of 6.35 million 60-kg bags during the 2023/24 coffee year ending September 30. This marks a substantial …
(2024-10-29). Controversy shrouds search for West Buganda Diocese Bishop. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Controversy is shrouding the search for the next Bishop of West Buganda diocese in the Church of Uganda. In July, the Diocesan Synod, which is the highest governing organ of the diocese started the process of searching for the seventh Bishop who will replace Henry Katumba Tamale, who is …
(2024-10-29). Former Minister Bitangaro granted bail in sh1.3Bn cooperative fraud case. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Anti Corruption Court in Kampala has charged former Bufumbiro South County MP Sam Bitangaro for conspiring with four others to defraud Kiboga Twegate Cooperatives Society Limited of more than 1.3 billion Shillings. Bitangaro denied charges and was granted bail of sh12 million and his sureties bonded at sh500 …
(2024-10-29). New law to regulate construction minerals in offing. independent.co.ug 
As experts call for a special fund and tailored banking products to boost investment in artisanal mining space Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | Uganda government has completed the drafting of the Building Substances Bill, which will soon be submitted to the Cabinet for approval, according to Irene Bateebe, the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of …
(2024-10-29). Pallisa market vendors operate without pit latrine for 4 years. independent.co.ug 
Pallisa, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | More than 2,000 vendors operating in Pallisa Main Market are facing the threat of hygiene-related disease outbreaks due to the absence of public pit latrines for the past four years. Since 2020, the vendors have been forced to use nearby unfinished buildings and private pit latrines for their sanitary needs. The …
(2024-10-29). UMSC granted access to Jinja Cemetery after clash with UPDF engineering brigade. independent.co.ug 
Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Muslim Supreme Council has been granted access to Jinja cemetery. This is after the route to access the facility was blocked by personnel from UPDF's engineering brigade who were contracted to construct a perimeter wall along the 4.6-acre land, which was contested between UMSC and Jinja …
(2024-10-29). URA: Commercial goods luggage exceeding 50 kg is now taxed. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Under its new guidelines to streamline passenger baggage clearance procedures, the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) will now collect taxes on any dutiable items in passenger baggage exceeding 50 kilograms. These goods include phones, shoes, perfumes, clothes, phone accessories, motor vehicle spare parts, Information Technology (IT) equipment, and goods belonging to …
(2024-10-29). War and the supernatural. independent.co.ug 
Former Congolese soldiers recall the ritual practices used to prepare for battle ANALYSIS | DOSTIN LAKIKA | War takes a toll on soldiers' bodies and minds. To prepare for battle, soldiers are taken through various forms of training. Part of this training aims to strip candidates of their civilian values and inculcate military culture. While armies …
(2024-10-29). Gynecologic cancers: 4 affirmations to help you advocate for yourself. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Gynecologic exams might not top the list of things you look forward to, but whether it's for a wellness visit or a new concern, such exams are critical for detecting gynecologic cancers early when they are most treatable. Gynecologic cancers include endometrial, ovarian, cervical, vulvar and vaginal cancer. Gynecology visits should provide a valuable opportunity for you to ask questions, raise concerns and learn about your body from an expert who prioritizes your health and well-being. But if you've had difficulty…
(2024-10-29). Mayo Clinic Platform_Accelerate and JETRO Japan join forces with U.S. Healthcare Immersion Program. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic Platform_Accelerate has announced a strategic agreement with the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) to implement a two-phase program aimed at enhancing U.S. healthcare and business immersion opportunities for Japanese health technology companies. In the first phase, 16 Japanese companies will gain insights through an educational immersion program led by Mayo Clinic Platform_Accelerate aimed to provide firsthand experience in observing how healthcare professionals use or would benefit from artificial intelligence (AI)…
(2024-10-29). Mayo Clinic Minute: 3 tips to avoid Halloween hand injuries. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org There are plenty of frights to go around on Halloween, but a hand injury probably isn't one you'd expect. "Interestingly, it's the fourth busiest holiday for hand injuries," says Dr. Sanj Kakar, a Mayo Clinic orthopedic hand and wrist surgeon. Dr. Kakar says almost one-third of those Halloween hand injuries are among kids ages 10 to 14. And most of them happen when people are carving pumpkins. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute Journalists: Broadcast-quality video…
(2024-10-29). Mayo Clinic Minute: Stroke treatment. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org World Stroke Day on Oct. 29 is a time to raise awareness about the signs, symptoms, treatments and ways to prevent stroke. Each year, an estimated 15 million people around the globe experience stroke, according to the World Health Organization, with one-third resulting in death. That's why immediate stroke treatment is crucial. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/JCsQcFLsUyA Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 05) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo…
(2024-10-29). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Shockwave therapy may help relieve foot problem. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I've had some foot issues, and I heard that shockwave therapy might be appropriate. How does it work? And how can it help? ANSWER: This noninvasive treatment uses sound waves to transmit energy to tissues to help with the healing process. You may hear it referred to as extracorporeal shockwave treatment. Extracorporeal means the treatment occurs outside the body, through the skin, rather than a treatment provided internally. Originally used to treat…
(2024-10-29). Mayo Clinic Minute: Clean out old medications safely. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Note: National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is Oct. 26 Leftover or expired medications can be dangerous if not disposed of properly. Safely getting rid of unneeded prescriptions, like opioids or expired drugs, is essential to prevent misuse and accidental harm. Dr. Tina Ardon, a Mayo Clinic family medicine physician, says proper medication disposal helps safeguard your home and community from unnecessary risks. Learn why it's important to clean out old medications safely. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/fxSGPSGcgJ4…
(2024-10-29). Mayo Clinic Minute: Protect your family from seasonal respiratory infections. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Cold, flu, RSV and COVID-19 all have one thing in common: they are respiratory infections that cause similar symptoms such as coughing, fever and fatigue. These illnesses can range from mild to severe, especially in people who are more vulnerable. Dr. Tina Ardon, a family medicine physician at Mayo Clinic, says these respiratory infections also share common preventive measures. She offers these tips to help keep you and your family safe. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/sgcSYHY-5Z8 Journalists: Broadcast-quality…
(2024-10-29). Dispose of unused medications safely this Take Back Day. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Dispose of unneeded medications safely during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, Oct. 26. Mayo Clinic, in collaboration with the Olmsted County Sheriff's Office, Olmsted Medical Center, Zumbro Valley Medical Society and the federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), will host a community drop-off event to collect unused or expired medications. New this year, the Rochester Fire Department, Olmsted County Drug & Alcohol Response Team, Mayo Clinic Ambulance Service and Rochester Police Department will be onsite with optional…
(2024-10-29). Mayo Clinic Minute: Radiation therapy for patients with breast cancer. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Radiation therapy is a common component of breast cancer treatment for patients. The high-powered beams of intense energy kill cancer cells and reduce the risk of the cancer recurring. Dr. Laura Vallow, chair of the Radiation Oncology Department at Mayo Clinic in Florida, explains how innovation is transforming radiation treatments. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/aCjypSH3cZw Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (1: 05) is in the downloads at the end of…
(2024-10-29). The dynamic role of clinical research coordinators. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org At Mayo Clinic, clinical research coordinators support thousands of studies across the enterprise. The role is one of the most important in research— it's dynamic, full of opportunities for growth, and much more.
(2024-10-29). Who is choosing to use prescription opioids? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mayo Clinic researchers found that the number of people using prescription opioids for the first time nationally was higher than expected.
(2024-10-29). In case you missed it: This week's Top 5 stories on social media. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Check out a few of the most popular News Network stories on @mayoclinic social media this past week. Mayo Clinic Minute: The importance of breast cancer screening A recent report from the American Cancer Society calculates that 1 in 50 women will develop invasive breast cancer by the age of 50. Early detection through screening can lead to more treatable and curable breast cancers. Dr. Elizabeth Cathcart-Rake clears up confusion about who should be screened and…
(2024-10-29). Feel a pop, then pain in your knee? It could be an ACL tear. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Getty Images You're playing tag with your kids, hitting a fast tennis return shot, landing after a gymnastics vault, evading a football tackle or jumping off a rock onto the beach. Suddenly, you feel a pop in your knee, then immediate pain followed by swelling. You may have just injured or torn your anterior cruciate ligament, or ACL. How an ACL tear can happen The ACL is a tough band of tissue that lies within…
(2024-10-29). Mayo Clinic named Tier 1 Center of Excellence for Telomere Biology Disorders. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mayo Clinic has been designated a Tier 1 Center of Excellence for Telomere Biology Disorders by Team Telomere, an international organization devoted to improving the lives of those affected by these complex conditions. This recognition reinforces Mayo Clinic's commitment to enhance diagnostic precision, advance patient care and develop groundbreaking treatments. Telomere biology disorders, also known as short telomere syndromes or disorders, are rare diseases due to genetic mutations that accelerate shortening of telomeres, which are…
(2024-10-29). Surgical innovations help personalize breast cancer treatment, improve quality of life. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Dr. Sarah McLaughlin in surgery October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month JACKSONVILLE, Florida — There are two surgical options to treat breast cancer: lumpectomy and mastectomy. But there are many more reasons why women choose one over another, says Sarah McLaughlin, M.D., a breast surgical oncologist and chair of the Department of Surgery at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida. Sarah McLaughlin, M.D. "Some of that can be cancer-based, some of it can be family history and…
(2024-10-29). Mayo Clinic Q and A: How surgery can reduce breast cancer risk. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My mother and sister were both diagnosed with breast cancer. With my family history, when should I consider preventive surgery options, and what do those look like? Are there other risk factors I should be aware of? ANSWER: Given your family history of breast cancer, I'm so glad you want to know more about reducing breast cancer risk. There are a number of ways you can reduce your risk of getting breast…
(2024-10-29). (VIDEO) Liver's regenerative ability allows for living donors. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Performing Mayo Clinic's first paired liver transplant You may have seen or heard stories about transplant chains, also known as paired donations. This is when a living donor is not a match for a specific recipient but still agrees to donate, setting off a chain reaction of transplants. Most of these paired donations involve the kidney. Because most people have two kidneys and usually can get by with one just fine, donating the other is…
(2024-10-29). Mayo Clinic performs its first paired living liver donation. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Liver swap gives two patients a second chance at life ROCHESTER, Minn. — Surgeons recently performed Mayo Clinic's first paired living liver donation, a significant first step in helping more people with liver failure get a lifesaving transplant. "Liver transplantation is the only treatment option for most people with end-stage liver disease. But sadly, there are not enough donated livers available for everyone who needs one. That is why living liver donation is so important,"…
(2024-10-29). Mayo Clinic study: What standing on one leg can tell you. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — How long a person can stand — on one leg — is a more telltale measure of aging than changes in strength or gait, according to new Mayo Clinic research. The study appears today in the journal PLOS ONE. Good balance, muscle strength and an efficient gait contribute to people's independence and well-being as they age. How these factors change, and at what rate, can help clinicians develop programs to ensure healthy aging….
(2024-10-29). Bridging the digital divide to help rural smokers quit. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Getty Images Rural adults are more likely to smoke than their urban counterparts. Enhancing digital literacy and improving access to the internet and digital devices may make it easier for rural smokers to quit. These are the findings of a randomized, controlled pilot clinical trial Mayo Clinic researchers published in Nature Communications Medicine. Digital tools offer a convenient way for rural residents to access support to quit smoking. However, limited digital literacy and technology access…
(2024-10-29). Thailand: New report reveals conditions in the most secretive places of detention. fidh.org A new report by the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the Union for Civil Liberty (UCL) provides a glimpse into conditions in Thailand's immigration detention centers (IDCs), which are among the country's most secretive places of detention. The FIDH-UCL report also analyzes Thailand's failure to establish a legal framework and policies on immigration detention that comply with international human rights law and standards.
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(2024-10-29). Women in detention in Thailand: Submission to the United Nations working group on discrimination against women and girls. fidh.org
(2024-10-29). India : Intensification of the harassment against Babloo Loitongbam. fidh.org IND 004 / 1024 / OBS 042 Intimidation / Harassment India October 23, 2024
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(2024-10-29). Cambodia: Joint statement urging World Bank action on civil society reprisals. fidh.org In recent months, there has been a worrying escalation in the Cambodian government's repression of critical voices, as part of a broader crackdown on civil society. The undersigned organisations, including International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and World Organisation against Torture (OMCT) within the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, urge World Bank President Ajay Banga to condemn the Cambodian government's assault on human rights groups, (…) | – |
(2024-10-29). India : The Observatory mourns the death of G.N. Saibaba. fidh.org
(2024-10-29). DRC: The renewal of ICC investigations in North-Kivu raises new hopes for victims. fidh.org
(2024-10-29). Mozambique: Over ten protesters killed by police amid severe wave of human rights violations. fidh.org
(2024-10-29). A year on in Gaza, the horrors must stop. fidh.org
(2024-10-29). United Nations Human rights council 57th session. fidh.org On 11 October 2024, the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Council concluded its 57th session after adopting 37 resolutions and one Statement by the President. The Council, among others, extended the mandates of nine country and one thematic mandate holders.
Geneva, 18 of October 2024. The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) welcomes the adoption of the resolution on the situation of human rights in the Russian Federation, extending the mandate of the Special Rapporteur and (…) | – |
(2024-10-29). The Dream of a "Promised Land" counterpunch.org 
Twelve years ago, I joined an interfaith group on a trip to Israel and Palestine. My essay about the trip even won the first prize of a contest sponsored by the Unitarian Universalist Association. (link) Sadly, the escalation of horrors visited on the region today could be anticipated even then: no serious measures were taken
(2024-10-29). Why the West watches and does nothing… imemc.org 
By Jon Mroz: I forced myself to sit and watch a horror film last night. I'm not a fan of the genre and after being exposed to 13 months of gore and violence in Palestine via independent and mainstream media, it was a distasteful but necessary endeavor.
(2024-10-29). Iran repairs 'minor' damage caused by Israeli strikes: Defense chief. presstv.ir Iran's defense minister says the country immediately repaired minor damage caused by Israel's recent aggression against the several Iranian nuclear facilities.
(2024-10-29). Cuba Becomes Associate Member of BRICS. covertactionmagazine.com Repeating role as member of Cold War Non-Aligned Movement Cuba was accepted with 12 other countries as an associate member of BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa) at the 16th BRICS summit in Kazan, Russia in late October. The other new associate members, which bring the BRICS grouping to over 4.6 billion people, or …
(2024-10-29). Working people place cost of living as top concern in US elections. peoplesdispatch.org The economy and cost of living continues to be the top issue for the people of the US, who are struggling under astronomical housing and grocery costs…
(2024-10-29). Students and peasants in Tanzania join hands to mark World Food Sovereignty Day. peoplesdispatch.org On October 21, over 600 students from environmental and agroecology school clubs affiliated with
(2024-10-29). Uruguay's Broad Front obtains significant electoral victory in first round of presidential race. peoplesdispatch.org The people of Uruguay will head to a second round of elections on November 24 to choose who will be their next president. The run-off election will be between the candidate of Uruguay's Broad Front, history professor Yamandú Orsi, and veterinarian àÅlvaro Delgado, candidate of the right-wing National Party and political "heir" of current President Lacalle Pou. | According to the data of the Electoral Court, with 99% of the votes counted, Orsi obtained 43.9% of the valid votes, while Delgado lagged behind with 26.8%. The great surprise was given by the young politician Andrés Ojeda, of the right-wing Colorad…
(2024-10-29). More than 1,100 authors boycott Israeli publishers, denounce genocide in Gaza. presstv.ir The declaration is the largest cultural boycott against Israeli institutions in history.
(2024-10-29). US will 'pay price' for opening Iraqi airspace for Israeli attack on Iran: Kata'ib. presstv.ir Kata'ib Hezbollah, the Iraqi anti-terror resistance group, says the US must pay the price for opening the Iraqi airspace for the Israeli assault on Iranian military installations.
(2024-10-29). 'Israel miscalculation': IRGC warns Tel Aviv of 'unimaginable' consequences after attack. presstv.ir The chief commander of the IRGC says the country's air defenses have thwarted the "ominous" goals of the Israeli regime.
(2024-10-29). Iranians bid farewell to Army personnel martyred in Israeli aggression. presstv.ir Thousands of Iranians attend mass funeral processions for four Army officers who were martyred in Israel's act of aggression against the country.
(2024-10-29). Nearly 12,000 Israeli forces killed, injured; military underreporting: Opposition leader. presstv.ir Israeli opposition leader says nearly 12,000 Israeli forces have so far been killed or injured in the ongoing war in West Asia.
(2024-10-29). Iran asserts resolve to respond to Israeli attack, says regime 'emboldened by impunity'. presstv.ir Iran says it is firmly determined to respond to the recent Israeli act of aggression against the country.
(2024-10-29). Iran's military power unaffected by Israeli attack: Security chief. presstv.ir Iran's secretary chief says Israel's recent aggression against the country has had no impact on the Islamic Republic's military power.
(2024-10-29). At least seven civilians killed in Israeli airstrike on Lebanon's Tyre. presstv.ir The Israeli military presses ahead with its deadly aerial and ground offensive on Lebanon.
(2024-10-29). Iran executes ringleader of US-based group over terror attacks. presstv.ir Iran executes the ringleader of a US-based terror group for carrying out a series of deadly terrorist attacks in the Islamic Republic.
(2024-10-29). Yemen announces striking 3 ships violating its ban on sailing towards occupied territories. presstv.ir Yemen announces carrying out strikes against three ships violating the country's ban on sailing towards the ports of the occupied Palestinian territories.
(2024-10-29). 100s of literarians boycott Israeli institutions over 'the most profound crisis of 21st century'. presstv.ir Hundreds of literarians boycott the Israeli cultural institutions that have been either complicit in or silent towards the Israeli regime's devastating oppression of Palestinians.
(2024-10-29). Students, Faculty Sue UCLA for Violating Free Speech Rights. indybay.org Plaintiffs were arrested in May 2024 for protesting war in Gaza…
(2024-10-29). Israel seized 'all medical staff' at Kamal Adwan Hospital: Palestinian Ministry of Health. indybay.org video: 2m, 8s | Gaza's Ministry of Health says Israel has "arrested and deported all the medical staff" at Kamal Adwan Hospital in the northern Strip, except one paediatrician.
(2024-10-29). Sunday 11/3: Webinar: Stop The Genocide: Join Us For A Call To Action For Peace In Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | actionnetwork.org/events/stop-the-genoci……
(2024-10-29). Sunday 11/17: Voices from the Holy Land Online Film Salon: "Silencing Student Voices" indybay.org Zoom | http: //Tinyurl.com/VFHL-November2024…
(2024-10-29). Thursday 11/14: The War Industry Resisters Network Webinar. indybay.org Online | secure.everyaction.com/NxzBp3nJaEa_Uikgt……
(2024-10-29). Unveiling Microsoft's Complicity in Genocide. indybay.org Report back and background info from an autonomous action in the PNW against big tech's complicity in genocide.
(2024-10-29). Navajo and O'odham Standing for Palestine Removed, Jailed at Democrat Rallies in Arizona. indybay.org O'odham on the Gila River Indian Community, and Dine' on the Navajo Nation, standing in solidarity with Palestine, and against genocide, were targeted and removed from Democratic rallies in Arizona, and one Dine' was jailed.
(2024-10-29). How American media incited genocide. indybay.org Commentaries published by US media outlets have openly demonised Palestinians and justified the mass killings in Gaza.
(2024-10-29). ACLU Leadership Supports Palestine Genocide and Refuses Divestment. indybay.org
(2024-10-29). 2024 World Dashiki Day – A Renaissance of Pan African Culture. indybay.org Authentic traditional hand-woven "Dashikis" are created during an intricate, 8-hour process, but the Dashikis can be machine-made replicas as a basic introduction to intricate and high culture thoughtfulness of genuine Pan African attire.
(2024-10-29). CCSF Rally For More Classes and Against Privatization. indybay.org
(2024-10-29). Tuesday 11/5: Election Night Vigil. indybay.org 12540 Skyline Blvd Oakland, CA 94619…
(2024-10-29). This Is Not a Drill. Fascism Is on the Ballot. But . . . indybay.org Self-focused conscience is dangerous…
(2024-10-29). South Africa's legal team says 'intent is clear' in Israel's Gaza genocide. indybay.org Lawyers submit hundreds of pages of evidence to meet Monday ICJ deadline to prove, on paper, that Israel is guilty of genocide in Gaza…
(2024-10-29). Monday 10/28: Moral Monday Vigil & Action for Saving Democracy w/ Rev. Dr. William Barber. indybay.org Online via livestream: www.breachrepairers.org/livestream | or watch recording afterward…
(2024-10-29). Saturday 11/9: We Are All Palestinian. indybay.org McKenna Theater (SFSU), 1600 Holloway Ave, San Francisco, CA 94132…
(2024-10-29). The Heat: IMF and World Bank Annual Meetings. america.cgtn.com 
Global economic leaders and policy makers have attended the IMF and World Bank annual meetings in Washington DC. They heard from the IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva who had a mixed message about the economic outlook. | Our guests: | Muhammad Aurangzeb is the Pakistani Finance Minister. | John Gong is a professor at the University of International Business and Economics in Beijing and a China Forum expert. |
(2024-10-29). A Demonstration: Low Correlations Do Not Necessarily Lead to Low Confidence in Data Regressions. wattsupwiththat.com But the main point of this post is to demonstrate that low correlations between two dataset variables do not necessarily mean low confidence in regression slopes (and intercepts). The confidence intervals also depend upon how much data are contained in the dataset.
(2024-10-29). Exxon Knew! First Warming And Climate, Now Plastics. wattsupwiththat.com It's time to recognize that "progressive" policies, mandates and lawsuits impose enormous costs on taxpayers, consumers and our environment — while politicians feed citizens a steady diet of lies.
(2024-10-29). JEE Main 2025 Session 1 registration starts, last date Nov 22. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) has started from today i.e. Monday October 28, 2024 Online Registration for JEE Main 2025 Session 1.
(2024-10-29). 19 Years Ago, Venezuela was Declared Free of Illiteracy. orinocotribune.com One of the most significant achievements of the Bolivarian Revolution is undoubtedly the declaration of Venezuela as a territory free of illiteracy on October 28, 2005, by a United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) resolution. | In that year, after 1,482,000 Venezuelan adults had learned to read and write in the previous two years, and less than two percent of the population was illiterate, Venezuela was declared a "Territory Free of Illiteracy." This milestone marked the country's history, becoming one of the many achievements of Commander Hugo Chávez's government that is still b…
(2024-10-29). Workers Struggles: The Americas. wsws.org On October 27 Montreal port workers held another one-day strike, while 1,300 pilots at Allegiant are set to vote to authorize a strike after going 8 years without a wage rise.
(2024-10-29). NEOM throws open 'Sindalah' for public. ummid.com NEOM governing body Sunday October 27, 2024 opened Sindalah – the luxury island destination and first physical showcase of the new city synonymous with a new future, for general public.
(2024-10-29). Israel claims missile attack on Iran; All neutralised, says Tehran. ummid.com Israel early in morning Saturday October 26, 2024 claimed launching missiles on Iran, Tehran however said its air defence system neutralised them all.
(2024-10-29). 'Because he…': Michigan Muslim leaders extend support to Donald Trump. ummid.com Muslim community leaders in Michigan Saturday October 26, 2024 extended their support to Donald Trump because they said the Republican Party candidate was promising peace.
(2024-10-29). Leslie y Yodeni: Un periodismo comprometido con las causas de los pueblos. cubadebate.cu Enfrentarse a una realidad distinta y estar lejos de tu gente para cumplir con el deber, es algo que Leslie y Yodeni conocen muy bien. "Ir a Líbano no solo significaba asumir un reto profesional en una región geopolítica muy compleja, sino también salir completamente de nuestra zona de confort", confiesa Leslie.
(2024-10-29). Los Dodgers a un juego de llevarse el título de las Grandes Ligas. cubadebate.cu Freddie Freeman jonroneó por tercer juego seguido y Walker Buehler lanzó otra joya en la Serie Mundial para que los Dodgers de Los àÅngeles derrotasen el lunes 4-2 a los Yankees de Nueva York y tomar una ventaja 3-0 en la Serie Mundial. Con su astro Shohei Ohtani jugando con el hombro izquierdo parcialmente dislocado, los Dodgers están a las puertas de una barrida que no asomaba en los pronósticos…
(2024-10-29). Preside canciller cubano delegación al 79 periodo de sesiones de la Asamblea General de la ONU. cubadebate.cu El ministro de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba, Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, encabeza la delegación que asiste al 79 periodo de sesiones de la Asamblea General de Naciones Unidas. El canciller cubano arribó a Nueva York para cumplimentar una agenda que incluye la participación en el debate de la Asamblea General de las Naciones Unidas…
(2024-10-29). Los ´banalizadores ª del bloqueo contra Cuba. cubadebate.cu Quien pretende insinuar que este país se queja y vive pidiendo migajas merece la mayor repulsa. Se está burlando de lo que es ejemplo de tenacidad y afán de independencia sin precedentes en el mundo. Ningún país hubiera podido resistir semejante cerco, por 64 años, sin rendirse o desaparecer.
(2024-10-29). IDEAS Multimedios anuncia cobertura especial de la Feria Internacional de La Habana 2024. cubadebate.cu IDEAS Multimedios estará realizando de conjunto con la agencia de comunicación Disset y la empresa Desoft, una cobertura especial de la Feria Internacional de La Habana, del 4 al 9 de noviembre, en su 40 aniversario.
(2024-10-29). Casas de Cultura: Transformar las comunidades desde la espiritualidad y el arte. cubadebate.cu Enfrascado en la tarea de acompañar la vida a través del arte en cada barrio y comunidad de la Isla, el Consejo Nacional de Casas de Cultura ha desarrollado las aristas de su labor social y cultural desde la promoción de valores y la defensa de las tradiciones y la identidad.
(2024-10-29). Miles de cubanos homenajean a Camilo Cienfuegos en peregrinación al Malecón habanero. cubadebate.cu Miles de cubanos recordaron este lunes al comandante Camilo Cienfuegos en el aniversario 65 de su desaparición física, durante la tradicional peregrinación al Malecón habanero.
(2024-10-29). Gaza: is there any plan for 'the day after'? indybay.org Apart from the 1,600 Palestinian fighters killed on 7 October, according to the same sources, 45 times more Palestinians have died during the Israeli military's attack on Gaza than Israelis died on 7 October, including fatalities reported by the Palestinian health ministry (steadily rising) and people still thought to be buried under rubble (more than 10,000 according to an estimate by UNOCHA).
(2024-10-29). Thailand: Open letter to the royal thai government on the extradition of United Nations-recognised refugee Y Quynh Bdap. fidh.org
(2024-10-29). Promueven a Eduardo Martínez a vice primer ministro, Armando Rodríguez es designado al frente del Citma. cubadebate.cu El Consejo de Estado, a propuesta del ñpresidente de la República y previa aprobación del Buró Político del Comité Central del PCC, acordó los siguientes movimientos de cuadros: promover al cargo de vice primer ministro al doctor en Ciencias Eduardo Martínez Díaz y designar a Armando Rodríguez Batista como ministro de Ciencia, Tecnología y Medio Ambiente.
(2024-10-29). Cuba se lleva el bronce en VI Copa del Caribe de Béisbol. cubadebate.cu El equipo cubano de béisbol concluyó tercero en la VI Copa del Caribe, luego de vencer a San Martín 2-1 en el Andre Rogers Stadium de Nasáu. El jit del santiaguero Francisco Martínez en el tercer inning impulsó las dos carreras decisivas del encuentro.
(2024-10-28). Echoes of a Lost Gaza — Al Jazeera documentary on a brutal war. asiapacificreport.nz 
Pacific Media Watch Mariam Shahin has been making films about Gaza for more than 30 years. She has also made many documentaries and short films for Al Jazeera English since it launched in 2006. When she moved to Gaza in 2005, she felt a powerful sense of optimism following the Israeli withdrawal. READ MORE: Israel's…
(2024-10-28). Crippling UNRWA: The Knesset's Collective Punishment of Palestinians. counterpunch.org 
The man has a cheek. Having lectured Iranians and Lebanese about what (and who) is good for them in terms of rulers and rule (we already know what he thinks of the Palestinians), Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been keeping busy on further depriving access and assistance to those in Gaza and the West Bank. This
(2024-10-28). Crippling UNRWA: The Knesset's Collective Punishment of Palestinians. globalresearch.ca The man has a cheek. Having lectured Iranians and Lebanese about what (and who) is good for them in terms of rulers and rule (we already know what he thinks of the Palestinians), Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been …
(2024-10-28). What does Israeli Knesset's approval of laws labeling UNRWA a terrorist organization signify? imemc.org 
A Report by Rami Samara — Translated From WAFA News: The Israeli Knesset is expected to vote within hours on the second and third readings of two bills that threaten the future of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) in the occupied Palestinian territories. The first bill concerns banning UNRWA's …
(2024-10-28). Israel's parliament votes to ban UNRWA, the UN's Palestine aid agency. aljazeera.com The agency for Palestinian refugees, considered a lifeline for Gaza, has been under Israeli attacks since the war began.
(2024-10-28). Israel bans UNRWA, the main aid agency for Palestinians. skwawkbox.org 
Campaign of starvation sees new display of contempt for decency and international law as Israel declares UN aid organisation 'terrorist' The Israeli Knesset (parliament) has voted today to ban UN aid agency for Palestinians UNRWA from operating in Israel, the West Bank and Gaza — and has declared UNRWA a terror group, saying the ban …
(2024-10-28). Israel banning UNRWA is yet MORE ethnic cleansing — but not for the reasons you might think. thecanary.co Israel's parliament just passed a bill that would ban the United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) from working in Israel and occupied east Jerusalem, despite objections from the US. However, Israel banning UNRWA will aid in its ethnic cleansing of the Palestinian people. This is because the UN agency holds nearly all records for […] | By
(2024-10-28). Knesset approves bills banning UN relief agency UNRWA from operating in Israel. haaretz.com The two bills would make it substantially more difficult for UNRWA, the agency tasked with providing education, social welfare, food and other services to millions of Palestinians, to operate in Israel, including East Jerusalem…
(2024-10-28). Uneasy Equilibrium After Israel Strikes Iran. libya360.wordpress.com Maureen Clare Murphy The wreckage of an Iranian ballistic missile in the Naqab desert near the Dead Sea on 3 October. Four Iranian soldiers were killed in Israeli air strikes on military sites in Iran early Saturday. The attack came almost a month after a barrage of ballistic missiles fired by Tehran hit at least three…
(2024-10-28). Uneasy equilibrium after Israel strikes Iran. electronicintifada.net Tehran and Tel Aviv both claim tactical success over limited attack.
(2024-10-28). Podcast: A Levitation With Ed Sanders. worldbeyondwar.org 
Ed Sanders joins World BEYOND War for a conversation about nuclear madness, the deep state, DIY publishing, the antiwar inspirations of Allen Ginsberg, Dorothy Day and Phil Ochs, and the urgency for political sanity as global disaster looms. #worldbeyondwar…
(2024-10-28). Military Analysts: After US Defense Boost, Israel Conducts Major Airstrikes on Iran, May Now Target Nuclear Sites. themedialine.org 
(2024-10-28). A Harris win cements 2016 as a bizarre, fascistic, anti-status quo outlier. A Trump win means the opposite. Ôøº. nationofchange.org When Harris wins, we remind the world, despite appearances, that uninformed clods who tolerate serial shootings, intolerant fundamentalists, white supremacists, and anti-immigrant pogroms are not in charge.
(2024-10-28). North Korean troops deployed to Russia, as US/NATO ramps up Ukraine war. wsws.org The condemnation of North Korean troops in Russia is entirely hypocritical given that US/NATO, in its war against Moscow, has supplied Ukraine with billions of dollars of increasingly sophisticated military hardware along with training and intelligence.
(2024-10-28). Yet another fatal accident on German Rail. wsws.org Early on Monday morning, October 21, a 46-year-old train driver died while working at a depot in the city of Duisburg.
(2024-10-28). Oppose the pro-genocide purge on US college campuses! wsws.org The central involvement of the Democratic Party in the persecution of opposition to genocide demonstrates that its claim to be protecting "democracy" is a cynical fraud.
(2024-10-28). German government to discontinue wastewater monitoring for COVID-19. wsws.org Especially since the abolition of mandatory personal testing and all other coronavirus protection measures, wastewater monitoring is one of the most informative tools for determining the status of the pandemic.
(2024-10-28). Washington Post owner Bezos blocks endorsement of Harris. wsws.org William Lewis, publisher and CEO of the Washington Post, announced on Friday that the paper, owned by the billionaire founder of Amazon Jeff Bezos, would not make an endorsement for US president in the 2024 elections.
(2024-10-28). Boeing Workers Rank-and-File Committee hosts public meeting to discuss international strategy to win strike. wsws.org The meeting was attended by autoworkers, railroaders, postal workers, nurses and bus drivers from Australia, Canada, Germany, Britain and Brazil, as well as numerous workers and youth in the United States.
(2024-10-28). UN humanitarian chief warns "entire population of North Gaza is at risk of dying" wsws.org The Israeli onslaught on Northern Gaza, aimed at completely emptying the region of its people, has entered its fourth week.
(2024-10-28). An interview with Zaya and Maurizio Benazzo, co-directors of Where Olive Trees Weep, filmed on the occupied West Bank: "You cannot imagine the extent of the injustice" wsws.org The documentary's objectivity lies in the fact that it presents historical and social truth.
(2024-10-28). Sumar official Iñigo Errejón resigns amid nationwide #MeToo witch-hunt in Spain. wsws.org Notwithstanding WSWS' well-documented differences with Errejón and Podemos, it unequivocally condemns this baseless and reactionary witch-hunt against him.
(2024-10-28). Greek strike wave against brutal austerity attacks. wsws.org Millions in various sectors are fed up with stagnating wages amid a worsening cost-of-living crisis, expressed in the wave of strikes this month by many thousands of workers across different industries.
(2024-10-28). Growing opposition among US postal workers to sellout contract. wsws.org The deal with the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) includes a provocative 1.3 percent annual wage increase, substandard cost-of-living adjustments and no additional safety or job protections.
(2024-10-28). Over 75 infected and 1 killed so far by McDonald's E. coli outbreak. wsws.org McDonald's restaurant recently removed the Quarter Pounder sandwich off their menu at various locations across the country due to infection with the deadly E. coli bacteria found in raw onions. At least 75 people have been sickened, 22 hospitalized, and one has died.
(2024-10-28). This week in history: October 28-November 3. wsws.org This column profiles important historical events which took place during this week, 25 years ago, 50 years ago, 75 years ago and 100 years ago.
(2024-10-28). Protest against removal of pro-Palestinian teacher shuts down Philadelphia school board meeting. wsws.org Keziah Ridgeway was removed from her post last month following complaints from far right Zionist elements in Philadelphia who objected to her vocal defense of her students' rights to free speech and opposition to the Gaza genocide.
(2024-10-28). In This World of AI, Lots of People Still Wake up and Choose To Do Genocide. orinocotribune.com 
(2024-10-28). Lula, Brazil and BRICS: Anatomy of a Betrayal. orinocotribune.com By Quantum Bird — Oct 24, 2024 | We have repeatedly pointed out our growing discomfort with the direction that Brazil's foreign and domestic policies have taken under Lula's third administration. A representative collection of our complaints can be found in the article "
(2024-10-28). Gaza, Lebanon, Iran and Ukraine — Key Takeaways from Kazan Declaration. ummid.com BRICS Summit 2024 in Russia ended on Thursday adopting Kazan Declaration which focused on key issues including catastrophic situation in the Occupied Palestinian Territory and Lebanon, Ukraine war and condemnation of Israel.
(2024-10-28). Chile latest to join Artemis Accords. ummid.com Chile is the latest country to sign the Artemis Accords, becoming the 47th nation and the seventh South American country to commit to the responsible exploration of space for all humanity, NASA said.
(2024-10-28). 2024 Maha Polls: Advay Hirey to take on Dada Bhuse in Malegaon Outer. ummid.com Advay Hirey Patil has been fielded by Shiv Sena (UBT) as INDIA alliance candidate against Sena stalwart and cabinet minister Dada Bhuse, the party has confirmed.
(2024-10-28). Ab Sattar, Dada Bhuse in Shinde Sena 1st list for 2024 Maharashtra Polls. ummid.com Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde) Wednesday released its first list of 45 candidates for the 2024 Maharashtra Vidhan Sabha Chunav.
(2024-10-28). CBSE 2025: 10th, 12th Practical Exam Dates Out, Theory Date Sheet Soon. ummid.com The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) Thursday released the Practical Exam Dates of Class 10th (X) and 12th (XII) board exams 2025 and is likely to release the time table and date sheet of theory exams any moment.
(2024-10-28). Finally, Saudi Arabia joins BRICS 2024 Summit in Russia. ummid.com Saudi Arabia on Thursday October 23, 2024 joined a galaxy of around three dozen world leaders gathered in the Russian City of Kazan to attend the BRICS 2024 Summit.
(2024-10-28). Imtiaz Jaleel is Fadnavis stooge: Top AIMIM Maharashtra leader. ummid.com Syed Imtiaz Jaleel is a stooge of Devendra Fadnavis and AIMIM Maharashtra is being run by the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP), Dr Abdul Gaffar Quadri said as he ended his 10-years long association with the party Tuesday.
(2024-10-28). JNU Professor appointed Jamia Millia Vice Chancellor. ummid.com Professor Mazhar Asif of JNU has been appointed the new vice-chancellor of Jamia Millia Islamia, an official statement said Thursday.
(2024-10-28). Justice Sanjiv Khanna to be next Chief Justice of India. ummid.com President Droupadi Murmu Thursday (October 24, 2024) appointed Justice Sanjiv Khanna as the next Chief Justice of India (CJI).
(2024-10-28). 3 Journalists killed as Israel bomb Lebanon's residential area housing media crew. ummid.com The Israeli occupation forces in the wee hours Friday October 25, 2024 bombed a residential area in Hasbaiyya, Southern Lebanon used by the media crew as accommodation killing three journalists.
(2024-10-28). 4 Muslims in Congress 1st list for 2024 Maharashtra Assembly Elections. ummid.com The Congress High Command late in the night Thursday released its first list of 48 candidates for the 2024 Maharashtra Assembly Elections.
(2024-10-28). Sharjeel Imam: A Victim of Justice. ummid.com How long will Sharjeel be victim of justice is worth seeing. He is indeed unfolding the reality of the justice system each day.
(2024-10-28). Tak Bai Massacre: Thailand apologizes for killing of Muslim protesters. ummid.com Thailand Prime Minister Thursday October 24, 2024 apologised for the brutal killing of 85 Muslim protesters in the 20-year-old incident infamous as 'Tak Bai Massacre'.
(2024-10-28). Ejaz Beg, Asif Zakaria in Congress 3rd list for 2024 Maharashtra Polls. ummid.com The Congress High Command Saturday Oct 26, 2024 released its 3rd list for the 2024 Maharashtra Assembly Polls, confirming the names of two Muslims, Ejaz Beg (Ejaj Beg) and Asif Zakria, as its candidates.
(2024-10-28). Israel claims missile attack on Iran; All neutralised, says Tehran. ummid.com Israel early in morning Saturday October 26, 2024 claimed launching missiles on Iran, Tehran however said its air defence system neutralised them all.
(2024-10-28). Maha Polls 2024: Dhule done, suspense prevails over INDIA pick in Malegaon. ummid.com Suspense prevailed over the INDIA alliance candidate in Malegaon Central Assembly Constituency even as the Shiv Sena (UBT) declared former MLA Anil Gote as its candidate from the Dhule City for the 2024 Maharashtra Elections.
(2024-10-28). NCP (Sharad Pawar) releases its first list for 2024 Maharashtra Polls. ummid.com The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) faction led by Sharad Pawar Friday Oct 25, 2024 released its first list of 45 candidates for the 2024 Maharashtra Assembly Elections.
(2024-10-28). 'Because he…': Michigan Muslim leaders extend support to Donald Trump. ummid.com Muslim community leaders in Michigan Saturday October 26, 2024 extended their support to Donald Trump because they said the Republican Party candidate was promising peace.
(2024-10-28). Microsoft sacks Egyptian Techies over vigil for Palestinians. ummid.com Tech giant Microsoft has fired two of its employees for organising vigil in support for the Palestinians killed in Gaza and other occupied lands.
(2024-10-28). NEOM throws open 'Sindalah' for public. ummid.com NEOM governing body Sunday October 27, 2024 opened Sindalah – the luxury island destination and first physical showcase of the new city synonymous with a new future, for general public.
(2024-10-28). Will the Truth of Kanishka plane bombing ever be out? ummid.com On June 23, 1985 a bomb exploded in the Air India 182 Kanishka airplane flight from Canada to India, killing all 329 passengers and crew.
(2024-10-28). Kancha Ilaiah's apologia of Zionist genocide furthers Hindutva fascist agenda. ummid.com The article published in the Telugu newspaper Sakshi is the latest instance of Kancha Ilaiah's writing ending up furthering the agenda of Hindutva fascists in this country.
(2024-10-28). Musk suspends Iran Supreme leader's Hebrew X account. ummid.com Elon Musk suspended Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei's Hebrew language account on social media platform X hours after it was created and posted just one tweet.
(2024-10-28). OxygenOS 15 built on Android 15 to power OnePlus 12 – What's new. ummid.com OnePlus is all set to roll-out OxygenOS 15 which is built on the latest Android version to the OnePlus 12 starting October 30.
(2024-10-28). Why freedom for Palestinians is a matter of time. ummid.com Palestinians will eventually win their freedom, because they have invested in a long-term trajectory of ideas, memories and communal aspirations, which often translate to spirituality or, rather, a deep, immovable faith that grows stronger, even during times of horrific wars.
(2024-10-28). Viceministra de Cuba recibe carta de estilo de embajadora canadiense. radiohc.cu La Habana, 28 oct (RHC) La viceministra de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba, Anayansi Rodríguez recibió este lunes las Copias de Estilo de la diplomática Marianick Tremblay, designada embajadora de Canadá en esta capital.
(2024-10-28). Israeli journalists join the live-streamed genocide. mondoweiss.net 
(2024-10-28). One doctor left at north Gaza hospital after Israel detains entire staff. mondoweiss.net 
The Kamal Adwan Hospital was invaded by the Israeli army and emptied of most of its patients and medical staff, while quadcopter drones opened fire on people inside. The hospital's director, Dr. Husam Abu Safiyeh, is the only remaining doctor.
(2024-10-28). NJ Anti-Genocide Voter Guide VoteforPeace.info. fightbackbetter.com 
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(2024-10-28). Democracy Now! 2024-10-28 Monday. democracynow.org Headlines for October 28, 2024; "This Carnage Needs to Stop": Israel Bans Aid Groups from Gaza, Kills Over 1,000 in North Gaza Siege; "Save Us from Ourselves": 3,000+ Israelis Call for Int'l Help to Pressure Israel to Back Ceasefire; "We Are in an Escalatory Cycle": Trita Parsi on Latest Israeli Attack on Iran, Risk of Wider War; Biden Apologizes for Native American Boarding Schools That Aimed to Exterminate Indigenous Culture | Headlines for October 28, 2024; "This Carnage Needs to Stop": Israel Bans Aid Groups from Gaza, Kills Over 1,000 in North Gaza Siege; &…
(2024-10-28). "Trump Derangement Syndrome" Out of Control as "Deep State" Tries Defamation. "Determined to Prevent Him From Winning" globalresearch.ca From The Deep State and the
(2024-10-28). LA Times Presidential Endorsement Decision: Owner's Daughter Weighs In. popularresistance.org The daughter of Los Angeles Times owner Patrick Soon-Shiong is weighing in on the controversy that has erupted around the paper's decision not to endorse a presidential candidate in 2024, saying that "for me, genocide is a line in the sand." | In a thread of social media posts on Thursday, Nika Soon-Shiong attributed the decision to an opposition to Democratic candidate Kamala Harris' position on the war on Gaza. She wrote that her father, a South African transplant surgeon, had worked as an emergency surgeon at Baragwanath Hospital in Soweto during apartheid. "For my family, Apartheid is not a vague concept."
(2024-10-28). Iraq Submits Protest Letter At UN Over Israel'S Use Of Airspace To Attack Iran. popularresistance.org Baghdad announced on 28 October that a protest letter has been lodged with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemning Israel's "flagrant violation" of Iraq's airspace to launch airstrikes in neighboring Iran. | The office of Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani directed the foreign ministry to issue the letter and to communicate with Washington regarding this violation under the terms of the nations' bilateral strategic framework agreement. | Officials who spoke with Shafaq News Agency said Baghdad "will not allow the use of Iraqi airspace or lands to attack other countries, especially neighboring countri…
(2024-10-28). "Soundtrack to the Struggle 3" Drops Amid Censorship Attempts: Lowkey Talks to MintCast. mintpressnews.com In a new MintCast interview, Lowkey discusses the Israel lobby's campaign to shut him down and why his latest album tackles Gaza, Assange, and mass surveillance.
(2024-10-28). Glenn Greenwald: CBS Tries to Hide Kamala's Word Salad Israel Answer. scheerpost.com 
(2024-10-28). Juan Cole: Does Britain Owe Reparations to the Palestinians for Engineering Their Loss of Their Country? scheerpost.com 
By Juan Cole / Informed Comment Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — Ta-Nehisi Coates made the argument for US reparations for slavery in 2014 in The Atlantic. In that essay, he made an analogy with German reparations to Israel. In his new book, The Message, Coates expresses regret for the unexamined Zionist biases in that analogy, which obscured the …
(2024-10-28). Patrick Lawrence: Israel and Its Neighborhood, An Interview with Ambassador Chas Freeman. scheerpost.com 
By Patrick Lawrence / Original to ScheerPost Why have West Asian nations that long ago pledged their support to the Palestinian cause remained so silent amid Israel's terrorizing assaults on Gaza, the West Bank, and now Lebanon? Where have the Russians and Chinese been? Is this not the time for a display of solidarity among …
(2024-10-28). Israel Kills Five Journalists in Sunday Gaza Attacks. scheerpost.com 
(2024-10-28). It's Up To Us To Demand A Jubilee To Wipe The Debts Of The Masses. popularresistance.org Ahead of another fraught election cycle, 40 million Americans could see their "October surprise" approaching well in advance: a massive student loan bill. When the Biden-Harris administration resumed student debt payments in October 2023 after a nearly four-year pause, they implemented a one-year grace period. This "on ramp" would spare debtors of the harsh consequences of a missed or late payment — such as falling into default, hits to one's credit, Social Security and wage garnishment or capitalized interest. A year later, those punitive measures have resumed, plunging debtors back into the throes of the…
(2024-10-28). Hundreds Of Authors Pledge To Boycott Israeli Cultural Institutions. popularresistance.org Hundreds of prominent authors have signed an open letter pledging not to work with "Israeli cultural institutions that are complicit or have remained silent observers of the overwhelming oppression of Palestinians." | The letter represents perhaps the most forceful statement of condemnation—and largest commitment to cultural boycott—ever made by the American literary community with regard to the Israeli cultural sector: This is a genocide, as leading expert scholars and institutions have been saying for months. Israeli officials speak plainly of their motivations to eliminate the population of Gaza, t…
(2024-10-28). University Medical Center Nurses Hold A One-Day Strike For Decent Contract. popularresistance.org New Orleans, LA — On October 25, nurses at University Medical Center gathered on the corner of Canal and Galvez Streets for a one-day strike to demand safe staffing ratios, workplace safety protections, higher pay and improved benefits. | The strike began at 7 a.m. on Friday, when nurses joined the picket line outside the hospital. They were joined by dozens of community members, chanting loudly and proudly as they marched. Chants included "What do we want? A contract! When do we want it? Now!" Some signs read "If nurses are outside, there's something wrong inside." | The crowd was filled with energy, with…
(2024-10-28). Xi Jinping: Global South Countries March Together To Modernisation. popularresistance.org The summit meeting of the BRICS cooperation mechanism was held, October 22-24, in Kazan, the capital city of the Republic of Tatarstan in the Russian Federation, and was hosted by Russian President Vladimir Putin. | Alongside dozens of other events within its framework, the summit of the nine full members of BRICS was held on October 23, under the theme "Strengthening Multilateralism for Equitable Global Development and Security". This was the first such gathering in which Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa were joined by Ethiopia, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Iran, since the 2023 summit m…
(2024-10-28). How Russia Is Overwhelming Ukrainian Frontlines. popularresistance.org There seems to be a bit of a panic along the Ukrainian front lines. Several units, for lack of men, have recently left positions they were supposed to hold. The daily progress of the Russian forces along the line is increasing. | The medium level of the Ukrainian military seems to understand that their defense is breaking down.
(2024-10-28). As Cubans Face Blackouts, US Activists Organize Material Solidarity. popularresistance.org As the Cuban people continue to struggle under sweeping blackouts and a hurricane that has resulted in six deaths, the US continues its stranglehold on the socialist state in the form of drastic sanctions. US-based organizations, which include the New York City-based People's Forum, the Party for Socialism and Liberation, and the Hatuey Project, have launched a donation campaign to get urgently needed humanitarian supplies, including food and generators, onto the island. These organizers also recently published an open letter in the New York Times, urging US President Biden to reverse devastating Trump-era sancti…
(2024-10-28). Israel And Its Neighborhood, An Interview With Ambassador Chas Freeman. popularresistance.org A German newspaper recently published an interview with the Egyptian foreign minister, Sameh Shoukry, who expressed his profound frustration with the Americans as Israel continues its assault in Gaza—and now the West Bank and Lebanon. You can't work with the Americans, he complained in so many words. They say one thing, they rarely mean it, and typically do something else altogether. | It prompts my first question in the context of the enlarging crisis in West Asia, please comment on the diplomatic positions of America's allies in the region. What, generally, is going through their minds? Why haven't they r…
(2024-10-28). Groups Tell Biden To Urge Israel To Allow Media Access To Gaza. popularresistance.org Defending Rights & Dissent and 18 other press freedom and human rights organizations endorsed a call from 64 members of Congress asking the Biden Administration to urge Israel to allow independent access to Gaza for U.S. and international journalists, in the interest of transparency, accountability, and press freedom. Rep. Jim McGovern (D-MA) led the congressional effort. | Read our letter to President Biden and Sec. of State Blinken here and below. | International media and press freedom groups have called on Israel to allow media into Gaza, but, as a press release from McGoverns office notes: … foreign…
(2024-10-28). Thousands of workers challenge far-right in London march. peoplesdispatch.org 
(2024-10-28). Ecuador in the dark: Daniel Noboa increases power cuts to 14 hours a day. peoplesdispatch.org The contradictions in the government's discourse on the electricity crisis reveal the absence (and possibly the will) of a plan to improve Ecuador's electricity system. A very serious deepening of the economic crisis is foreseen.
(2024-10-28). The Long March: 90 years on and its lessons for our struggles today. peoplesdispatch.org The Long March (1934-1935) led by the Chinese communists is probably one of the greatest revolutionary feats of the 20th century. 90 years ago this month, the Red Army and its peasant supporters began their year-long journey, traversing 9,000 kilometers, 18 mountains, and 24 rivers. Wearing sandals made from dried grasses, they marched an average of 50 kilometers per day and engaged in some battle every 72 hours, meanwhile being pursued by airstrikes from above and hundreds of thousands of enemy soldiers from behind. Of the 86,000 people who had been organized into four columns and set off on the trek, many starv…
(2024-10-28). Book review of 'The Political Writings of Bhagat Singh'. mronline.org 
(2024-10-28). Celebrating the 70th anniversary of 'Salt of the Earth'. mronline.org The Film was one of the most pro-union movies in American history.
(2024-10-28). BRICS countries call for a multipolar, equitable and democratic world order. mronline.org 
In the Summit held in the Russian city of Kazan, BRICS members condemned the genocidal Israeli war on West Asia, the illegal sanctions regimes imposed on the people of the world by the U.S. and its allies, and Western dominated multilateral institutions.
(2024-10-28). 'They must carry this genocide with shame' — UN urges World leaders to end the genocide. mronline.org 
The UN special rapporteur on health accused world leaders of bankruptcy for failing to stop the genocide in Gaza.
(2024-10-28). To think with, across and through Marx. mronline.org 
My engagement with Marx in this book is ultimately an act of critical dialogue—of thinking with as well as across and through his texts toward multiple unforeseen destinations.
(2024-10-28). Colombian bank employees' union condemns US blockade against Cuba. plenglish.com Bogota, Colombia, Oct 28 (Prensa Latina) The National Union of Bank Employees of Colombia issued a declaration in support for Cuba and rejection of the unilateral measures imposed by the United States the Caribbean island.
(2024-10-28). Cuba is not alone in fight against the US advocate, foreign minis. plenglish.com Havana, Oct 28 (Prensa Latina) Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez stated on Monday that Cuba was not alone in the fight against the blockade imposed by the United States, and acknowledged many shows of solidarity from different parts of the world.
(2024-10-28). Cuba wins bronze medal at Caribbean Baseball Cup. plenglish.com Nassau, Oct 28 (Prensa Latina) The Cuban team, made up of young talents, defeated San Martin 2-1 and won the bronze medal at the sixth edition of the Caribbean Baseball Cup that concluded in this capital on Monday.
(2024-10-28). Cuban ambassador to Mexico describes US blockade as genocidal. plenglish.com Mexico, Oct 28 (Prensa Latina) Cuban Ambassador to Mexico Marcos Rodríguez on Monday described the economic, commercial and financial blockade imposed by the United States as cruel and genocidal, and stated that it violates the human rights of Cuban people.
(2024-10-28). Cuban deputy foreign minister receives style letters from ambassadors. plenglish.com The ceremonies took place at the headquarters of the Cuban Foreign Ministry. | Cuba and Canada established diplomatic relations in 1945, and have maintained major economic ties. | For many years, Canada has been one of Cuba's major tourist-sending markets. | Cuba and Japan, in turn, established diplomatic relations for the first time on December 21, 1929, but they were severed during World War II. | That suspension lasted until November 21, 1952, when authorities from both nations agreed to reestablish official ties. | The two states now enjoy strong relations, according to various statements by their government…
(2024-10-28). Cuban foreign minister arrives in New York for vote on US blockade. plenglish.com United Nations, Oct 28 (Prensa Latina) Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez arrived in New York on Monday at the head of a delegation that will present the resolution that demands an end of the United States blockade at the United Nations General Assembly.
(2024-10-28). Díaz-Canel leads tribute to Cuban revolutionary Camilo Cienfuegos. plenglish.com On every October 28, Cubans hold processions to coast and rivers nationwide to lay flowers and pay tribute to the Commander of the Rebel Army, the Lord of the Vanguard, the Hero of Yaguajay, as Camilo Cienfuegos is remembered. | Today, thousands of students, workers and other officials accompanied Díaz-Canel on the walk to commemorate the 65th anniversary of Camilo's death, which started at Revolution Square and finished along Havana's seafront drive (Malecón). | During the walk, they also expressed their support for the political and governmental authorities, as occurred in all the towns throughout the country…
(2024-10-28). Selected Articles: US and Israel — Two Governments Linked by Lies and Bloodshed. Philip Giraldi. globalresearch.ca 
By On Thursday I participated in a fascinating talk sponsored by Washington's Committee for the Republic, which is "a citizen-based, non-partisan, …
(2024-10-28). US and Israel — Two Governments Linked by Lies and Bloodshed. Philip Giraldi. globalresearch.ca As the United States national election draws ever nearer the fringe stories that just might influence the outcome are increasing both in magnitude and in number. | On Thursday I participated in a fascinating talk sponsored by Washington's Committee for the …
(2024-10-28). CNN has just tried to garner even more impunity for Israel and its genocide. thealtworld.com When Israel is committing a genocide in Gaza in which it has killed at least 43,000 Palestinians, and displaced the entire population, CNN's way of showing some humanity in the face of such violence was to focus on the trauma of those responsible for the killing and maiming. The colonisers' narrative of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after engaging in war crimes in Gaza was the subject of a
(2024-10-28). Iran and Hezbollah Crushing IDF. thealtworld.com
(2024-10-28). Latin America in US crosshairs and Palestine — conversation with Venezuelan Ambassador in Damascus. thealtworld.com 
With the global economic rise of China, the US is targeting its own "back yard" to prevent a pivot eastwards | HE Jose Gregorio Biomorgi — Venezuela's Ambassador to Syria in the Embassy in Damascus. | Two days ago I had the privilege to have a conversation with the Venezuelan Ambassador at the Embassy of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela in the Syrian Arab Republic — Dr. Jose Gregorio Biomorgi. | You can watch a
(2024-10-28). You Can Only Support Trump Or Harris If You Don't See The US Empire For The Beast It Is: Notes From The Edge Of The Narrative Matrix. thealtworld.com People who think of either Donald Trump or Kamala Harris as decent or acceptable simply have not …
(2024-10-28). 2024 Nobel Peace Winner Has Compared Hiroshima-Nagasaki to Gaza—We Must Listen to Him. transcend.org 24 Oct 2024 – The now elderly child survivor of the first atomic bomb over Hiroshima and his Hiroshima-Gaza parallel must be taken seriously. His words must be seized by the world of conscience to end Israel's mass extermination in Gaza.
(2024-10-28). 21-Year-Old Journalist from Gaza Reports on Teenager Burned Alive in Hospital Bed. transcend.org 18 Oct 2024 – Tributes have poured in from across the globe for 19-year-old Sha'ban al-Dalou, a software engineering student who burned to death after Israel bombed Gaza's Al-Aqsa Hospital on Monday [14 Oct]. Photographs and footage of his final moments shocked millions around the world.
(2024-10-28). BRICS: The Most Important Financial Summit of the Year Is Taking Place in Russia. transcend.org 23 Oct 2024 – A Huge Shift of Economic Power Is Taking Place…
(2024-10-28). Che Guevara, Nelson Mandela, Yahya Sinwar: Freedom Fighters. transcend.org In 1959, Che visited Gaza and transformed the Zionist colonization into a global struggle against colonialism. Mandela said, "But we know too well that our freedom is incomplete without the freedom of the Palestinians. "
(2024-10-28). "Don't Destroy What You Want to Inherit": Peacebuilding Holds the Key to Building a Strong USA. transcend.org 25 Oct 2024 – How can we go about building a more united, peaceful country for our children and grandchildren to inherit? 1) Promote a Widespread Culture of Peace through Peace Education. I believe that sustainable change comes from embracing a new way of resolving conflict.
(2024-10-28). Empowering the UN, Disempowering Militarist Geopolitics. transcend.org 22 Oct 2024 – A review of the recently published 'Liberating the United Nations: Realism with Hope' appearing in Foreign Affairs, the most influential journal for mainstream foreign policy analysis. The book was written by Hans von Sponeck, former Assistant Secretary General of the UN, and myself.
(2024-10-28). Gabor Maté: "It's like We're Watching Auschwitz on TikTok" transcend.org 16 Oct 2024 – "Had there been YouTube and Instagram and TikTok around Auschwitz, this is what we would have seen, people burning alive. And it's beyond horrendous, it's beyond comprehension."
(2024-10-28). Genocide in Pictures: Worth a Trillion Words. transcend.org Parental Guidance Advised: Pornographic Violence | LEBANON, GAZA and WEST BANK, 28 Oct 2024…
(2024-10-28). Israel Kills the Journalists—Western Media Kills the Truth of Genocide in Gaza. transcend.org 25 Oct 2024 – Western publics are being subjected to a campaign of psychological warfare, where genocide is classed as 'self-defence' and opposition to it 'terrorism.'
(2024-10-28). Israeli Army 'Deliberately Demolished' Watchtower, Fence at UN Peacekeeping Site in Southern Lebanon. transcend.org 20 Oct 2024 – The UN peacekeeping force in Lebanon informed that an Israeli army bulldozer demolished an observation tower and the perimeter fence of a UN position earlier today in the southern part of the country.
(2024-10-28). Kamala Harris Comes Out of the Closet on Israel. transcend.org 24 Oct 2024 – If she wins on Nov. 5 and a Harris administration comes to be next Jan. 20, there will be no deviation whatsoever from the Biden regime's limitless, unconditional support for Zionist Israel's expanding campaigns of terror in West Asia.
(2024-10-28). Kazan Declaration Adopted at BRICS Summit. transcend.org 23 Oct 2024 – Kazan Declaration: Strengthening Multilateralism for Just Global Development and Security…
(2024-10-28). Nihon Hidankyo's Bittersweet Receipt of the Nobel Peace Prize. transcend.org 18 Oct 2024 – The 2024 NPP to Nihon Hidankyo, the Japan Confederation of A- and H-Bomb Sufferers Organizations, sent waves of elation through the peace and disarmament movements worldwide. We have been nominating them for the Nobel for years.
(2024-10-28). Northern Gaza: "Coffins Have Run Out"—The Holocaust of Our Time. transcend.org 23 Oct 2024 – A campaign of mass slaughter and ethnic cleansing is underway. "The injured bleed out in the streets, coffins have run out." Hundreds of thousands are being starved. Essential aid like food and medicine hasn't entered the north of Gaza in three weeks. The Israeli military is burning down U.N. schools where Palestinians have been sheltering.
(2024-10-28). Our Humble 'Pale Blue Dot' Home. transcend.org By request of famed astronomer Carl Sagan, Voyager-1 looked back a last time to Earth and took this 'food for thought' picture revealing our real dimension in cosmic reality: practically nothing.
(2024-10-28). Revealed: The Israeli Spies Writing US News. transcend.org 17 Oct 2024 – "Netanyahu is on a winning streak." So reads the title of an Axios article describing the Israeli prime minister riding on an unbeatable wave of triumphs. These include the bombing of Yemen, the assassinations of Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh and Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, and the pager attack against Lebanon.
(2024-10-28). The Gazafication of Lebanon: Israel Blows up Nabatieh City Hall, Kills Mayor and Aid Workers. transcend.org 17 Oct 2024 – The Israeli military is giving Lebanon the Gaza treatment. Some 25 percent of Lebanese are under "evacuation orders," which is to say that Israel is expelling them from their homes in preparation for further military destruction.
(2024-10-28). The Trojan Horse Plan for UN Reform (Part II). transcend.org Indeed, "understanding the role of the Earth Constitution in human affairs requires seeing it within the context of several principles concerning our human situation that have emerged since the early 20th century.
(2024-10-28). To Apolitical Intellectuals. transcend.org Otto René Castillo (1934—1967), whose beautiful poems were inspired by the El Salvadoran guerrilla poet Roque Dalton (1935—1975), wrote this elegy two years before he was murdered alongside his comrades.
(2024-10-28). Trump Smash Democracy! transcend.org Project 2025 Comics Group…
(2024-10-28). What Can Iran & Palestine Expect from the US Presidential Elections? transcend.org 23 Oct 2024 – Interview by Kayhan News Agency from Iran on how the forthcoming US elections are likely to affect Iran, and the policies toward the current combat zone involving Gaza, the West Bank and Lebanon. X/0…
(2024-10-28). Why Brazil Opposes Venezuela Joining BRICS. transcend.org The Brazilian government's advisor for international affairs, Celso Amorim, announced on 21 Oct that Brazil would seek to prevent Venezuela from joining BRICS. The instruction came from Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
(2024-10-28). Why Understand the Creation of the Universe. transcend.org We take a look at a different approach to the origin of the universe, the Vedic approach. The difference between most scientists and the Vedic approach is that the Vedic system accepts a descending channel of knowledge coming from previous authorities. Scientists accept no prior authority, except from other scientists.
(2024-10-28). The U.S.-Israel Plan for the Gazans. dissidentvoice.org 
Dan Cohen, an American Jew whose family in Lithuania had been wiped out by Hitler's forces, is one of the great investigative journalists on Israel-Palestinian affairs, and he headlined on October 21, "US authorizes CIA mercenaries to run biometric concentration camps in Gaza Strip." He opened: The Biden administration has approved the deployment of 1,000 …
(2024-10-28). First-years struggle with spring semester registration. newschoolfreepress.com With Spring Registration beginning, many first-year students are navigating the course registration process for the first time. Leading up to registration, first-years stated that they had struggled with how to approach the process. First-year registration for the fall semester requires students to fill out a preference list of 3-5 courses to take in their first…
(2024-10-28). In conversation with Teen Vogue: Evolution of the fashion editorial and what's next. newschoolfreepress.com The Stephen Maria Gallery at Parsons School of Design shed its usual pristine facade for a more intimate setting, in hosting Fashion in Between: a series of panels, workshops, and screenings curated by the Gromek Institute of Fashion Business, directed by Abrima Erwiah in partnership with Teen Vogue and the Council of Fashion Designers of…
(2024-10-28). The power of student collaboration: a first look at 'First Look'. newschoolfreepress.com Additional reporting by Zoe Barnes In the heart of SoHo, an empty studio transformed into a glowing canvas. Flickering candlelight danced across swaths of soft white and cream draped fabrics, casting a warm, intimate glow that bathed the second floor of Vandam Street. The serene yet charged atmosphere welcomed guests as they took their seats…
(2024-10-28). Making Center restricts access to E4 Wood, Metal, and Wet Shops for students. newschoolfreepress.com The Parsons School of Design Making Center has acted as a campus facility where the entire New School student body can work on creative projects. However, as of this semester, the Making Center's E4 Metal + Wood Shops and Wet Shop are now only open to students enrolled in classes that require the use of…
(2024-10-28). Dog Diaries: Tompkins Square Halloween dog parade. newschoolfreepress.com Woof! Welcome to Dog Diaries — a weekly series where the dogs run the show. New York City is filled with hundreds of dogs of all ages, sizes, breeds, and personalities. And we're going to meet them all! Well, we're certainly going to try. This week, we're spotlighting the dogs of the annual Tompkins Square…
(2024-10-28). You Can Only Support Trump Or Harris If You Don't See The US Empire For The Beast It Is. caitlinjohnstone.com.au Notes From The Edge Of The Narrative Matrix: ⚪ ‚ùñ | People who think of either Donald Trump or Kamala Harris as decent or acceptable simply have not realized how immensely evil you have to be to become a US president. | In order to support either Harris or Trump you need to have an extreme ignorance of the murderousness and depravity of the US empire, which they both serve. Only a complete failure to see and understand the vast scale…
(2024-10-28). 'Poetry for the Many': Jeremy Corbyn and Len McCluskey's anti-establishment anthology. peoplesworld.org 
Poetry for the Many is a truly remarkable publication by two of Britain's most outstanding socialists, whose public profile does not bring the publication of poetry books immediately to mind. Jeremy Corbyn and Len McCluskey, former leaders of the Labour Party and Unite the Union respectively, are prominent figures in British politics. They are highly …
(2024-10-28). Purge: Netanyahu government tries to ban Arabs and Communists from parliament. peoplesworld.org 
Smearing lawmakers who oppose the war and ethnic cleansing underway in Gaza as "supporters of terrorism," the far-right Israeli government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is preparing a racist and anti-communist purge of the country's parliament. Ofir Katz, a leader of Netanyahu's Likud Party and chairman of the right-wing coalition that controls parliament, put the …
(2024-10-28). Michiganders fight to use war funds to meet social needs. peoplesworld.org 
DETROIT—People are fighting here to divert funds intended to support war to instead meet social needs. Following the passage of two 'move the money' resolutions in Detroit and Hamtramck, the Michigan Move the Money Coalition held its first of many public forums on Saturday. "This first public event from Move the Money Michigan was a …
(2024-10-28). AFGE: Joe McCarthy rides again—in a new right-wing foundation. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—"Tailor Gunner Joe" McCarthy, the right-wing Wisconsin Republican senator known for his witch-hunts of "Reds Under The Bed" in the federal government in 1950 apparently rides again from beyond the grave, this time in the so-called American Accountability Foundation. So says Clarence Kelley, the Government Employees president. But while a sheepish Senate ducked censuring McCarthy …
(2024-10-28). The flood that caused a housing reckoning in Vermont. peoplesworld.org 
Brittany Powell moved from the Bay Area to Vermont in 2016, just as wildfire smoke was becoming a regular summertime occurrence in California. She watched in horror from afar as friends and family living in her home state fled wildfires made larger and more intense by climate change-driven drought. "You're so lucky you live there," …
(2024-10-28). Trump's Madison Square Garden rally echoes Nazi event there in 1939. peoplesworld.org 
NEW YORK—Donald Trump's Madison Square Garden rally Sunday more than lived up to predictions that it would echo the Nazi rally held there in 1939. It was filled with vitriol and profanity-laced racist attacks against people the convicted criminal ex-president sees as political enemies but particularly aimed at Vice President Kamala Harris. If anyone had …
(2024-10-28). Guide to Climate Action in Your Local Community. counterpunch.org 
If you want to have a voice in how policy decisions are made and resources are distributed in your local community, the data you collect will be critical. Generally, before they commit to spending tax dollars on a new program or policy, local government agencies want to understand the scope and scale of the problem
(2024-10-28). Tales From the Sargasso Sea. counterpunch.org 
When we step into the music… creation can sing free. — Murray Kyle Growing up in Athens, Greece I remember vividly the fascination my high school classmates and I shared about "the Bermuda Triangle." In hushed tones, we spoke about this mysterious remote region where ships and airplanes—if they made the grave error of wandering
(2024-10-28). Vietnam Chemical Warfare's Secret Toxic Legacies: Agent Blue. counterpunch.org 
(2024-10-28). Western Distortions of the Palestinian Struggle. counterpunch.org 
Western colonialism and imperialism are the roots of the Palestinian struggle. A common characteristic of western powers is their shared history of colonization and oppression of indigenous populations. This distinction is important because it is clear that there is heavy bias against Palestinians in both western political policy and western mainstream media. The United States and Israel
(2024-10-28). Reality and Mainstream Media Reporting. counterpunch.org 
(2024-10-28). The Latest Absurdities From the Columnists of the New York Times. counterpunch.org 
(2024-10-28). Nobody Owns CounterPunch. counterpunch.org
(2024-10-28). Is This Any Way to Stop Fascism? counterpunch.org 
If Vice President Kamala Harris was hoping the New York Times' interview with John Kelly, Trump's former Chief of Staff and retired Marine Corps General, would be the "October surprise" that would shift prospective voters against Trump, it has not played out that way, so far. Published on October 22, Kelly's interview is a shocking read. Trump, according to
(2024-10-28). Lessons of the Peloponnesian War. counterpunch.org 
The Peloponnesian War by Thucydides is an awesome story about the ancient Greeks. But the story is more than a war report. It opens the doors into the nature of the Greeks, their culture, their greatness, and fatal weakness — their conviction each was better than the rest, each polis (city-state) thinking itself the Olympic
(2024-10-28). Chasing the Rainbow Coalition. progressive.org How Jesse Jackson's groundbreaking 1988 presidential campaign shaped the 2024 election…
(2024-10-28). Pride, Prejudice, and the Politics of Being Poor. progressive.org Two new books explore the untapped political power of impoverished white people in America.
(2024-10-28). Western Support for Israel: A Colonial Legacy. dissidentvoice.org Western support for Israel's high-tech genocide, justified in the name of the Holocaust, exposes the blatant hypocrisy of so-called 'liberal values.' The stakes of the current conflict extend beyond Palestinian liberation, challenging the deeply ingrained colonial mindset of the West at the heart of both global and domestic systems of oppression. For over a year …
(2024-10-28). The Happily Ever After Story. dissidentvoice.org 
(2024-10-28). The Weekly Round-up: The Kaba acquittal, proposed Anonymity for police officers, alternative remedies in Supreme Court, and asylum seekers in the Chagos archipelago. ukhumanrightsblog.com In UK news This week police firearms officer Sgt Martyn Blake was acquitted of the murder of Chris Kaba, after shooting Mr Kaba through the windscreen of his car. Mr Kaba was unarmed and driving with both hands on the steering wheel at the time of the shooting. Sgt Blake told the court that he …
(2024-10-28). Hundreds join Gaza resettlement event. 972mag.com In a closed military zone near Gaza, Israeli settlers, ministers, and MKs called to ethnically cleanse and annex the Strip.
(2024-10-28). El Salvador and Ecuador: The democracy of exception. uwidata.com By Fernando Esteche, Buenos Aires / Argentina When we define the four main vectors by which the imperialist mode of production is reproduced, we indicate that they are: financialization, militarism, chaotization and narcotization. To a different extent and according to the contexts, some of these vectors sometimes become clearer than others. But in general, one …
(2024-10-28). Gulf States in BRICS: Saudi caution and Emirati decisiveness. uwidata.com By Islam Farag, Cairo / Egypt Last week, the 16th BRICS Summit was held in Kazan, Russia, with the participation of five new members: Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Egypt, Iran, and Ethiopia. Among the five new members, there are two Gulf states, but their approaches to the organization are different. The leaders of the new …
(2024-10-28). The terrorist attack in Ankara is a US response to Erdoƒüan's participation in the BRICS meeting in Russia/Kazan. uwidata.com Political Scientist and UWI author Onur Sinan Guzaltan answered questions about Türkiye's BRICS membership process and the terrorist attack in Ankara. I love to first hear your thoughts on what you feel this sort of partnership status with BRICS is going to bring to Türkiye in the future? I want to begin with Lenin's words …
(2024-10-28). Building and Managing an Educational Institution of Higher Learning in the Congo: Université Espoir du Congo (UEC). globalresearch.ca In this wide-ranging interview, Associate Professor Elisée Byelongo Isheloke, Rector/Vice Chancellor of Université Espoir du Congo (UEC), narrates his experiences of managing an educational institution from scratch, its embryo stage in many ways and with zero-capital, little support and a …
(2024-10-28). Seoul Attempts to Distract from Domestic Issues by Alleging North Korea Will Fight in Ukraine. globalresearch.ca Attempts by South Korean authorities to spread information that North Korea wants to send troops to Ukraine to help Russia may be aimed at distracting attention from Seoul's internal problems, but the time is too dangerous to be "playing with …
(2024-10-28). COVID Vaccine Injury: Pilots Die In-Flight. globalresearch.ca Pilots dropping like flies. | Can't fly without a jab. | Can't fly at all now. | They even moved the goalposts for them to be able to pass the medical as regards heart function because so many of them are now ____ed …
(2024-10-28). BRICS 16th Summit — First Step Towards a Common Future of Sovereign Multipolarity? globalresearch.ca The BRICS 16th Annual Meeting in Kazan, Russia — 22-24 October 2024, is history. | Was the summit successful? | Depending on what one looks at and what is considered a success. | At the outset, it was a success, if only …
(2024-10-28). Election 2024: Trump vs. Harris: From the Abyss. globalresearch.ca Two Elites? : | In September 1862, the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia under General Robert E. Lee, fresh from routing the Federals at Second Manassas, crossed the Potomac River into Maryland and set up camp just outside the town of Frederick. …
(2024-10-28). U.S. Military Makes First Confirmed OpenAI Purchase for War-fighting Forces. globalresearch.ca Less than a year after OpenAI
(2024-10-28). Video: The Mysterious Death of Dr. Kary Mullis, Dr. Fauci's Most Notable Critic. globalresearch.ca The late Dr. Kary Mullis, the inventor of the PCR test, has been blowing the whistle on Fauci and big pharma for 30 years. | . | . | . | . | * | Click the share button below to email/forward this article to your …
(2024-10-28). Syria and Gaza: Continuity of Barbarism. Empire and Its Proxies Destroy Healthcare and Humanity as Policy. globalresearch.ca In Syria and Gaza, the mechanics of Western-perpetrated terror are eerily similar. | Empire's proxies, al Qaeda, ISIS and affiliates in Syira, and Zionists in occupied Palestine, destroy healthcare as policy. | In February, 2023, journalist Sara Salloum explained that, | "the years …
(2024-10-28). Video: Bill Gates Indicted and Heading to Trial. The Charges That Could Change Everything. globalresearch.ca This might be the biggest story of corruption and cover-up in recent years. | And I'm going to show you why everything he said in his speech is accurate. | As you just heard the man, Bill Gates has been indicted in …
(2024-10-28). The Crimes of Israel, and their Puppet Master the U.S. globalresearch.ca "On October 7, two (Israeli) babies are killed. It was dreadful! It was appalling! At the end of August when the Gazan Health Ministry published detailed figures, the first fourteen pages, 701 names were taken up with children under …
(2024-10-28). 'Major Massacre': Scores Killed as Israel Attacks Hospital, Homes in Gaza. globalresearch.ca Israeli forces have stormed the last operational hospital in the besieged north Gaza after bombing it and killing children inside, according to doctors and media reports. | Medical sources announced that at least 63 Palestinians were killed in the early morning …
(2024-10-28). Is BRICS Summit the Beginning of a New World Order? globalresearch.ca Thirty-six countries, representing over half of the global population, gathered in Russia to discuss a new financial and economic infrastructure for the world. The potential impact could be immense in the long run. | From 22 to 24 October, 36 countries, …
(2024-10-28). Over 30 U.S. Schoolchildren Died Suddenly This Week as Deaths Surge Among COVID-Vaxxed. globalresearch.ca At least thirty US school children whose parents were told the COVID mRNA shots were "safe and effective" died suddenly and unexpectedly in the US this week as the death toll continues surging among the vaccinated and boosted. | Many of …
(2024-10-28). The Gaza Catastrophe: Checking Israeli and Western Elites. globalresearch.ca Israel is determined to take over North Gaza. This explains its destruction of residential areas in the region. Schools and hospitals have also been targeted. People have been forced to flee their homes. Many who have chosen to stay behind …
(2024-10-28). Kid-Killing Kamala (KKK) Harris Complicit in Gaza Genocide. globalresearch.ca The US presidential election is only a dozen days away and the Biden/Harris complicity in the mass murder of Gazans by Jewish Israelis should be the key issue for decent Americans. However the expert UK estimate of 335,500 Gaza dead …
(2024-10-28). BRICS 2024: Building a New World. Manlio Dinucci. globalresearch.ca The 16th BRICS Summit, chaired by Russia and held in Kazan, capital of the Republic of Tatarstan, was attended by 35 countries and 6 international organisations. The acronym BRICS comes from the initials of the group's five founding members: Brazil, …
(2024-10-28). Don't Miss Out on Global Research Online e-Books! globalresearch.ca In the past three years, we started our online e-Book project, which is a thematic compilation of articles published individually on the Global Research website. | Our online e-Books are our authors' comprehensive and elaborate analyses on a wide range of …
(2024-10-28). Russia and China Will Let the West Destroy Itself. thesiriusreport.com 
We assess why, unless China and Russia's demands are met, they are prepared to allow conflicts in Ukraine, Middle East and potentially Taiwan to continue because in the process it is destroying US hegemony.
(2024-10-28). Latin America in US Crosshairs and Palestine: A Conversation with Venezuelan Ambassador in Damascus. libya360.wordpress.com Vanessa Beeley HE Jose Gregorio Biomorgi — Venezuela's Ambassador to Syria in the Embassy in Damascus. With the global economic rise of China, the US is targeting its own "back yard" to prevent a pivot eastwards. Two days ago I had the privilege to have a conversation with the Venezuelan Ambassador at the Embassy of…
(2024-10-28). Beijing hosts the Soul of Russia special exhibition as part of the ongoing China-Russia Years of Culture. tvbrics.com 
(2024-10-28). Ethiopia Issues 108 New Investment Licenses in Q1 Amid Trading Reforms. tvbrics.com 
The recent reforms have opened Ethiopia's trading sector to foreign investors…
(2024-10-28). DigiSetu Telemedicine Model Enhances Chronic Disease Management in Rural India. tvbrics.com 
With a focus on digital health solutions, the initiative sets the stage for scalable, equitable healthcare in low-resource settings…
(2024-10-28). Iran's agricultural exports grow by 28% in seven months. tvbrics.com 
The data was provided by the Customs Administration of Iran…
(2024-10-28). More than 700 Russian universities offer educational opportunities to young Chileans at the Education Fair. tvbrics.com 
Young Chileans had the opportunity to explore more than 650 educational programmes…
(2024-10-28). Russia Highlights Strategic Outcomes of the XVI BRICS Summit in Kazan. tvbrics.com 
A major summit result is the introduction of a new category of partner countries…
(2024-10-28). Saudi Arabia Expands Research on Ancient Mustatils, Linking Archaeology to Climate Study. tvbrics.com 
This initiative aims to deepen understanding of ancient societies and their adaptive strategies…
(2024-10-28). The Expert of the Year 2024 award ceremony to be held in Moscow. tvbrics.com This season for the first time applications for participation were submitted from China, South Africa, Egypt and Cuba…
(2024-10-28). Tokyo Metropolitan Government holds the TIME TO ACT Forum 2024. tvbrics.com 
Tokyo aims to reach zero emissions by 2050…
(2024-10-28). Trade turnover between the UAE and Saudi Arabia grows by 25 per cent in four years. tvbrics.com 
Mutual direct investment between the two countries is also showing high growth rates…
(2024-10-28). Vietnam and the UAE aim to increase trade volume by US$10 billion. tvbrics.com 
Vietnam has called for expanding trade and investment activities, strengthening tourism cooperation and establishing direct flights between the two countries…
(2024-10-28). Billionaires Emit More Carbon Pollution in 90 Minutes than the Average Person Does in a Lifetime. pressenza.com 
(2024-10-28). Filipino Artists Raise Emergency Funds for Typhoon-Affected Communities. pressenza.com Bicol Region, Philippines—In the wake of the devastating Typhoon Kristine, which has left thousands displaced and critical infrastructure severely damaged, the Kurit-Lagting Art Collective and the Bicol Chapter of Concerned Artists of the Philippines (CAP Bicol) have launched an urgent fundraiser to support affected communities in the Bicol region. | Initial donations have already been turned over to the local community kitchen in Bulan, Sorsogon where hot meals were provided to displaced families and artist-members affected by the storm. However, with basic needs such as food, clean water, shelter, and m…
(2024-10-28). Chalachitram Film-fest Kick Starts at Jyoti Chitraban. pressenza.com Guwahati: The eighth edition of Chalachitram National Film Festival — 2024 kick starts at Jyoti Chitraban premises in Kahilipara locality of the prehistoric city on Saturday, which was inaugurated by Cotton University vice-chancellor Dr. Ramesh Ch Deka in the presence of national award-winning Assamese singer Tarali Sarma, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh's northeast India media coordinator, Dr. Sunil Mohanty and a host of other dignitaries. Professor Deka in his speech emphasized representing various characters in a movie with the right perspectives. Releasing the booklet, published on the occasion, music compo…
(2024-10-28). Global Peace Advocates Alfsen, Volta and Santillan Inspire at Baguio Central University's 3rd World March for Peace. pressenza.com 
(2024-10-28). Kapangan Celebrates Teachers' Day: Honoring Educators and Cultural Heritage. pressenza.com 
by Jonie W. Leung | Kapangan, Benguet — On September 20 th , 2024, the municipality of Kapangan came alive with the vibrant spirit of Teachers' Day. The day, declared a special non-class day by Executive Order No. 33, was a heartfelt tribute to the educators who shapes the community's future. Under the theme "Empowering Educator: Strengthening Resilience, Building Sustainability," the celebration highlighted the importance of teacher well-being and cultural preservation. Photo by LGU-Kapangan. Service awardees receiving their certificates of recognition. Photo by LGU-Kapangan. Students warmly offer flowers…
(2024-10-28). In Banepa, Nepal, the Third World March for Peace and Nonviolence: A Shared Commitment to the future. pressenza.com 
The Third World March for Peace and Nonviolence made a stop last Friday in Banepa, bringing together a diverse group of representatives from around the world: Bangladesh, India, Australia, England, Italy, and Spain. Among the members of the base team was Rafael De La Rubia, the March's founder, who, along with the others, received a warm welcome from the mayor and his staff. The visit led to an intense day of discussion and reflection, dedicated to promoting the principles of nonviolence, the core mission of the World March. | Later, the group visited the renowned Kathmandu University School of Medical Sciences (…
(2024-10-28). The Real Election Contest: Democracy Versus The White-West in 2024. pressenza.com On August 6, 2024, Vice President Kamala Harris made history as the first female and first woman of color to lead a major U.S. political party ticket. This moment marked a shift in the election dynamics from typical partisan struggles to a stark confrontation with White supremacist forces intent on preserving systemic dominance. The far right has worked diligently across political and social platforms since President Obama's 2008 election to prevent another person of color from rising to national office. | In a striking remark at a gathering of Black journalists in Chicago on July 31, Donald Trump questioned Kama…
(2024-10-28). Army Abducts Five Palestinians In Hebron. imemc.org 
At dawn on Monday, Israeli soldiers abducted five Palestinians from their homes in Yatta, south of Hebron, and Beit Ummar, north of the city, in the occupied West Bank's southern part, and assaulted several members of one of the abductees' family. Media sources reported that many army jeeps invaded Yatta before the soldiers stormed and …
(2024-10-28). Hezbollah Refuses Ceasefire That Excludes Gaza. imemc.org 
Senior Lebanese sources have stated that a report about Hezbollah agreeing to separate the fronts are incorrect, as the official position of the party remains the same as announced by Deputy Secretary-General Sheikh Naim Qassem, refusing a ceasefire that does not include the Gaza Strip. The sources indicate that the party considers a ceasefire as …
(2024-10-28). Israeli Soldiers Abduct Eighteen Palestinians In Salfit. imemc.org 
Israeli soldiers abducted eighteen citizens at dawn, Monday, after assaulting many of them following an invasion into the city of Salfit in the occupied West Bank's central part. Many Israeli army forces invaded several neighborhoods in the city, stormed and ransacked several homes, causing damage to some of their contents, before assaulting and abducting eighteen …
(2024-10-28). Biden Apologizes for Native American Boarding Schools That Aimed to Exterminate Indigenous Culture. democracynow.org 
In the swing state of Arizona, President Biden formally apologized Friday for U.S. government-run Native American boarding schools, which sought to exterminate Indigenous culture by forcibly removing children from their families and placing them in institutions where their languages and customs were suppressed. "If the Democrats want the vote of Indian people, we want them to stand with us, not only on issues like the apology around boarding schools, but we also want them to stand with us in the solidarity that we have calling for a ceasefire in Palestine," says Nick Tilsen, founder and CEO of the Ind…
(2024-10-28). "Save Us from Ourselves": 3,000+ Israelis Call for Int'l Help to Pressure Israel to Back Ceasefire. democracynow.org 
More than 3,000 Israelis have signed an open letter urging "global pressure on Israel to force an immediate ceasefire." The signatories say they are motivated by patriotic duty to stop the country's war crimes in Gaza and beyond, but say the lack of sanctions from other countries has allowed Israel to continue to pursue war, abandon the hostages still held in Gaza, ignore domestic opposition and persecute Palestinian citizens of Israel without real cost. "Unfortunately, the majority of Israelis support the continuation of the war and massacres, and a change from within is not currently fea…
(2024-10-28). "We Are in an Escalatory Cycle": Trita Parsi on Latest Israeli Attack on Iran, Risk of Wider War. democracynow.org 
We speak with Iranian American policy analyst Trita Parsi about Israel's latest attack on Iran on Saturday, when it bombed military facilities and air defense systems in the country. Iran said four soldiers were killed in the attack. Israel also struck air defense batteries and radars in Syria and Iraq. Israel's assault this weekend came about four weeks after Iran launched a missile attack on Israeli military sites in response to Israel's war on Lebanon and Israel's assassination of Hezbollah and Hamas leaders, part of a series of actions between the two countries since the outbreak of th…
(2024-10-28). "This Carnage Needs to Stop": Israel Bans Aid Groups from Gaza, Kills Over 1,000 in North Gaza Siege. democracynow.org 
Israel's three-week siege of northern Gaza has killed at least 1,000 Palestinians. Most of the dead are women and children. On Saturday, Israeli forces withdrew from Kamal Adwan Hospital just one day after storming it, with health officials saying that soldiers detained dozens of male medical staffers and some of the patients. This comes as the Israeli government has banned six medical NGOs from entering Gaza despite the dire humanitarian crisis stemming from repeated displacements of the population, widespread disease, injuries from Israeli attacks, hunger and more. Some 43,000 Palestinians have been kille…
(2024-10-28). Headlines for October 28, 2024. democracynow.org U.N. Chief Urges Restraint After Israel Bombs Iranian Targets Saturday, "North Gaza's Entire Population at Risk of Dying": Israel Decimates Northern Gaza, Incl. Hospitals, DOJ Lawyers Call on Merrick Garland to Investigate Israeli Killings of U.S. Citizens, Israel Strikes Tyre, Killing at Least 7, as It Continues Its Assault on Lebanon, Microsoft Fires Employees, Harvard Suspends Professors & Students over Gaza Solidarity Protests, Trump's NYC Rally Filled with Explicitly Racist Attacks, Threats to Trump Critics, Kamala Harris Appears with Beyoncé, Michelle Obama as She Rallies Voters Ahea…
(2024-10-28). Bolivian government accuses Morales of staging assassination attempt. aljazeera.com Two very different versions have emerged of Sunday's incident when Morales says his car was hit by bullets.
(2024-10-28). More than one in three tree species at risk of extinction: Report. aljazeera.com The International Union for Conservation of Nature says tree species are at risk of extinction in 192 countries.
(2024-10-28). Philadelphia sues to halt Musk's $1m giveaway to voters. aljazeera.com Critics say the giveway is an illegal attempt to register voters in swing states that may determine the Nov 5 election.
(2024-10-28). Sudanese people living through 'nightmare of violence, hunger': UN chief. aljazeera.com Antonio Guterres says millions going hungry and others face atrocities amid escalating attacks by rival forces.
(2024-10-28). Tehran executes German-Iranian Jamshid Sharmahd over 'terror' conviction. aljazeera.com Sharmahd, a German citizen who holds US residency, was sentenced to death in 2023 for 'leading terror operations'.
(2024-10-28). Comedian Tony Hinchcliffe under fire for Puerto Rico remarks at Trump rally. aljazeera.com 'There's literally a floating island of garbage in the middle of the ocean,' Tony Hinchcliffe said of Puerto Rico.
(2024-10-28). What's the focus for Harris, Trump in the last few days of the US campaign? aljazeera.com Opinion polls suggest the US presidential election is tight.
(2024-10-28). Biden casts early vote, presses for Gaza truce. aljazeera.com US President Joe Biden says the White House is in talks with Egypt over a proposed two-day truce in Gaza.
(2024-10-28). Israel's siege of north Gaza kills more than 1,000. aljazeera.com More than a 1,000 Palestinians have been killed during Israel's 24-day siege of north Gaza.
(2024-10-28). Lebanese escape Israeli bombardment by fleeing to Syria. aljazeera.com Some Lebanese are escaping Israeli bombardment by finding safety in Syrian cities like Homs and Aleppo.
(2024-10-28). After The Storms, The Toxic Secrets Left Behind. levernews.com 
The Saturday following Hurricane Helene, soldiers warned Whitney Anderson about the mud. Anderson and her family were going for a hike up a hill to get a view of Biltmore Village, a historic shopping and dining area within the city limits of Asheville, North Carolina that was devastated by flooding from the storm. Thick mud encased the village, leaving roads buried and cars partially submerged. As the group started up the hill, members of the National Guard warned them to stay away from the mud, saying it was highly toxic. In the weeks to come, Anderson learned that residents in nearby towns along the French Bro…
(2024-10-28). Letter from Anarchist Prisoner Jorge "Yorch" Esquivel. itsgoingdown.org 
Statement from Mexican anarchist prisoner, Jorge "Yorch" Esquivel, arrested on December 8, 2022, and sentenced to seven years and six months in prison on fabricated charges. Hey Compas, How's everyone? I'm a bit stressed because I haven't been given any information related to my appeal. The courts continue on strike and they haven't given me… Report from Mutual Aid Disaster Relief (MADR) on mutual aid organizing in Florida following recent hurricanes. On September 24th, category 4 Hurricane Helene beg…
(2024-10-28). The Ballot Box or Popular Power: Which Way Forward? itsgoingdown.org Analysis from the Black Rose Anarchist Federation about the terrain in the US surrounding the upcoming election. This article by Black Rose / Rosa Negra members Frank Ascaso and Patrick Berkman takes stock of the present conjuncture around the 2024 presidential election. The "choice" before us, is no choice at all: between a program of…
(2024-10-28). Three Way Fight Analysis of Trump and the 2024 Election. itsgoingdown.org An analysis from Three Way Fight on the state of the MAGA movement in 2024 and how it has changed since the 2016 election cycle. By Matthew N. Lyons In 2020 I described the US presidential race between Joe Biden and Donald Trump as a choice not between a lesser evil and a greater evil,…
(2024-10-28). The Ukrainian War for Lithium. libya360.wordpress.com Lorenzo Maria Pacini The geopolitics of rare earths and precious metals require constant observation in order to understand some global events in greater detail. Why lithium attracts so much attention There are moments in History that are characterized by a strong economic component, so predominant that we are said to be facing a revolution, passing…
(2024-10-28). The Ukrainian war for lithium. strategic-culture.su 
The geopolitics of rare earths and precious metals require constant observation in order to understand some global events in greater detail. | Join us on , , and Contact us: | Why lithium attracts so much at…
(2024-10-28). How Russia erased a Ukrainian city: 'wiped off the face of the Earth'. scmp.com Russia's relentless assault on Vovchansk has dwarfed that of Bakhmut, observers say.
(2024-10-28). "Don't be afraid, stand here next to me" electronicintifada.net Within a span of three months, Israeli attacks killed my mentor and two of my colleagues, young doctors with great potential.
(2024-10-28). "Dahrak, Dahrak": Navigating war-torn Gaza's broken roads. electronicintifada.net In a place where every sunrise brings the threat of annihilation, movement has become an act of defiance.
(2024-10-28). What Latin America Lost at the BRICS+ Summit in Kazan. libya360.wordpress.com Rafael Bautista S. The geopolitical fracture that we discussed in a previous article, became a reality in the last BRICS+ Summit held in Kazan. This fracture began with the alignment of Lula and Petro to the rhetoric of the gringo democratic mythology. However, with the veto of the Brazilian president to the incorporation of Venezuela…
(2024-10-28). El Salvador and Ecuador: The Democracy of Exception. libya360.wordpress.com Fernando Esteche The example of authoritarian, police-based neoliberalism is already spreading to other countries in the continent. When we define the four main vectors by which the imperialist mode of production is reproduced, we indicate that they are: financialization, militarism, chaotization and narcotization. To a different extent and according to the contexts, some of these…
(2024-10-28). Iran Enters a New Phase of Conflict with Israel. libya360.wordpress.com Khalil Nasrallah Israel's strategically questionable strikes against Iran fully ended Tehran's long spell of 'strategic patience.' With no ceasefire in sight, Tel Aviv has recklessly paved a road of no return, leaving the field open for Iran and its regional allies to determine the next phase in the battle. After weeks of saber-rattling, Israel followed through on…
(2024-10-28). Harris and Sanders sound alarms on Trump's 'fascist' threat as 2024 election nears. nationofchange.org As Kamala Harris and Bernie Sanders label Trump a "fascist," warnings mount over his potential second term and its threat to democratic norms.
(2024-10-28). How long before this storm turns political? nationofchange.org What's at stake in 2024 — from (my) rural America.
(2024-10-28). UN warns Israel's North Gaza assault could exterminate entire population. nationofchange.org UN official warns of dire consequences for North Gaza's civilians as Israeli forces target hospitals and shelters.
(2024-10-28). The Eurocentric Colonialism of 'Israel' Should Never, Ever Have Been Created. orinocotribune.com By Susana Khalil — Oct 10, 2024 | The Palestinian Cause is the cause of a native people fighting against a colonial Eurocentric anachronism called "Israel". That is all, the rest is a distraction. | Notes against distraction. A call to review ourselves. | There is already the colonial regime of "Israel", then there is native resistance against that colonialism. | The historical role of native peoples against their colonizer has been to fight it, to abolish it, to free themselves from the inhuman colonial yoke. | Every liberation of a native people against its colonizer is a universal good, a victory and an a…
(2024-10-28). Bombshell poll shows more people support Universal Basic Income than oppose it. leftfootforward.org New polling has found that a plurality of the British public support the introduction of a Universal Basic Income (UBI). A UBI is a scheme through which every person in the country would receive a payment from the state which is designed to help meet some or all of their basic needs and costs. | Advocates for a UBI argue that it
(2024-10-28). Budget 2024: Here's how Rachel Reeves could re-build our economy, rescue public services and deliver the green transition. leftfootforward.org Adrian Ramsay explains what the Green Party would put forward in this year's budget…
(2024-10-28). Group of MPs seek to establish a women's caucus in parliament. leftfootforward.org A group of MPs are planning to establish a women's caucus in the UK parliament in order to 'advance issues that disproportionately affect women'. 47 MPs have The EDM says, "now is the time to establish a Women's Caucus which focuses on issues affecting women across the UK and within Parliament". | The move to establish a women's ca…
(2024-10-28). Over 60,000 people sign petition calling for Rachel Reeves to keep £2 bus fare cap. leftfootforward.org More than 60,000 people have signed a petition calling for the £2 cap on bus fares in England to be maintained. The petition comes after rumours that the chancellor Rachel Reeves would not extend the cap on Wednesday in her first budget since Labour entered government. | Introduced under the Tories, the £2 bus cap is currently
(2024-10-28). Carbon capture and storage project will generate FIVE times more emissions than admitted. thecanary.co A fossil fuel and an energy company have vastly underplayed the emissions that a proposed carbon capture and storage (CCS) project at a gas power station in Scotland will spew out. New research has exposed that the Peterhead Power Station CCS project could in fact produce five times more than developers have admitted. This means […] | By
(2024-10-28). 1990 copy of The Budget perfectly preserved in Scotland. anabaptistworld.org While cleaning out his mother's home in Scotland, Andrew Workman uncovered a time capsule that related back to his family's vacation to Pennsylvania's Amish country in October 1990. "We visited several places, including New York, Cape Cod (where my dad, Tom Workman, loved the whale watching), Chicago, Niagara Falls, and Intercourse in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania," …
(2024-10-28). Starmer near as damn it ADMITTED the Autumn Budget will hammer poor people. thecanary.co 
Keir Starmer has shamelessly and pre-emptively defended the Labour Party's decisions on taxes and public spending which chancellor Rachel Reeves will announce in the Autumn Budget later this week. Don't mention the bus fare cap, obviously: This is a landmark week for Britain. For the first time in 15 years, our Budget will put working […] | By
(2024-10-28). Starmer's 50% hike in bus fares is part of his all-out war on those with least. skwawkbox.org 
£723 onto typical household bills — not counting increased tuition fees, hundreds in winter fuel allowance cut on pensioners and more Keir Starmer has today announced a fifty percent hike in the price of bus fares from £2 to £3 per journey, heaping an average extra cost of £480 in the cost of travel to …
(2024-10-28). Leading European experts discuss security research collaborations in Brussels. imperial.ac.uk Imperial, the European Commission and key stakeholders across the European R&I community met in Belgium to talk about defence and security research.
(2024-10-28). No incentive for older birds to make new friends. imperial.ac.uk Like people, birds have fewer friends as they age, but the reasons why are unclear. New research suggests they may just have no drive to.
(2024-10-28). Pensioner? Beware cruel Winter Fuel Allowance scams. skwawkbox.org 
Starmer-Reeves recklessness and conscious cruelty puts millions in danger of losing life savings… Chancellor Rachel Reeves' cut to the Winter Fuel Allowance (WFA), previously awarded to every pensioner to help with excessive costs of heating a home but now denied to around ten million, is consciously and recklessly cruel — Reeves and her boss know …
(2024-10-28). Video: Lammy says unhelpful to say Israel committing genocide because not enough people killed. skwawkbox.org 
Shameful moment even by the standards of the Starmer government — and a blatant falsehood Foreign Secretary David Lammy plumbed new depths — even by the standards of the appallingly complicit Starmer government — on Monday when he said in the Commons chamber that it undermined the seriousness of the term to call Israel's slaughter …
(2024-10-28). Hunters and Hunted: The Terrible Truths About AI-Assisted Manhunts in Gaza. bylinetimes.com Amidst the rubble, at first, it's hard to see a human figure. Then, through the dust, a man becomes visible. He sits hunched on a chair, his face masked, holding only a stick, which he raises in a final, futile gesture at the drone closing in. Then the video cuts. | These are the last recorded moments of Yahya Ibrahim Hassan Sinwar, leader of Hamas in
(2024-10-28). For Jamal Khashoggi's Widow, his Brutal Murder was Just the Start of her Nightmare. bylinetimes.com Hanan El Atr Khashoggi's engagement to Jamal Khashoggi in April 2018 was a day of celebration and joy, but also the start of a nightmare that would involve murder, global espionage, and a years-long fight for justice that has yet to be resolved. | "I don't have a life anymore," Hanan told Adrian Goldberg on the latest Byline Times Podcast, Jamal Khashoggi was 59 when he walked into the Saudi consulate in Istanbul on 2 October 2018 to obtain some documents. | He n…
(2024-10-28). Death of six Soweto children linked to Terbufos. sanews.gov.za Death of six Soweto children linked to Terbufos | Organophosphate has been found to be the cause of death of six Soweto children who were said to have consumed snacks from a local spaza shop., , "The organophosphate identified in this instance is called Terbufos," Health Minister, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi said., , Earlier this month, Gauteng MEC of Finance and Economic Development, Lebogang Maile, called for calm in Naledi, Soweto, following reports of angry community members looting, destroying and shutting down foreign-owned shops in the area. | Providing an update on the investigation into the deaths of the six chi…
(2024-10-28). Collective and Transform members on the urgent need for a mass party of the left. thecanary.co Collective's Pamela Fitzpatrick and Transform's Anwarul Khan spoke on the panel at the Transform conference 2024 on Saturday 19 October. And they both agreed on the urgency of uniting the left under a mass democratic party of the left, in order to replace the Labour Party and resist the ongoing empowerment of the far right […] | By
(2024-10-28). 73% of MPs want to INCREASE taxes to fund public services. You got that, Rachel Reeves? thecanary.co New polling of 101 MPs has found that nearly three quarters (73%) would prefer to increase taxes to fund public services. Just 12% preferred the same level of taxation with no improvement to public services. The new polling comes as the Labour Party and Rachel Reeves prepare for the Autumn Budget. Rachel Reeves: increase taxes […] | By
(2024-10-28). Leftist Academics Flee as Musk's X Ends Their Censorship Reign: How Free Speech Sent the Ivory Tower Packing. wattsupwiththat.com The most telling aspect of this whole saga is that Musk's X has, by default, become more neutral simply because those who previously monopolized the conversation have departed.
(2024-10-28). Two of the US's biggest newspapers have refused to endorse a presidential candidate. This is how democracy dies. asiapacificreport.nz 
ANALYSIS: By Denis Muller, The University of Melbourne In February 2017, as Donald Trump took office, The Washington Post adopted the first slogan in its 140-year history: "Democracy Dies in Darkness". How ironic, then, that it should now be helping to extinguish the flame of American democracy by refusing to endorse a candidate for the…
(2024-10-28). Dangerous psychologiser Simon Wessely has a new patient group in his sights: trans kids. thecanary.co 
Infamous psychiatrist Simon Wessely, involved in a history of institutional harm towards people living with myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME/CFS), has set his sights on another marginalised patient community. This time, it's transgender kids via the NHS. Needless to say, we can't let him get away with it. Simon Wessely: appointment to an NHS gender services board […] | By
(2024-10-28). Billionaires spew more CO2 pollution in 90 minutes than average person in a lifetime. therealnews.com 
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(2024-10-28). North Carolina failed to evacuate prisoners during Hurricane Helene. therealnews.com 
Hurricane Helene devastated western North Carolina, including its prisons. Yet rather than evacuate incarcerated people, the state left prisoners locked up in their cells without running water or light to survive the storm on their own. Studio / Post-Production: Camer…
(2024-10-28). Borat's return merely drew attention to Zionist Sacha Baron Cohen's Islamophobia. thecanary.co 
On Saturday 26 October, Sacha Baron Cohen returned to his 'Borat' character to make fun of the US presidential election. A lot has changed since Borat was released in 2006, and one change is that we know a lot more about Cohen and his ideology. As a result, public perception has proven less "very nice" […] | By
(2024-10-28). Racist police violence cannot be rationalised — nor can Chris Kaba's killing. thecanary.co 
The following article is a comment piece by Meka Beresford, originally released via Action For Race Equality and republished with permission. In September 2022, Chris Kaba was shot and killed by a Metropolitan police officer, Martyn Blake. At the start of last week, a jury deemed Martyn Blake not guilty of murder. The jury's decision […] | By
(2024-10-28). The floods are HERE! Extinction Rebellion cause righteous CHAOS in City of London. thecanary.co 
Extinction Rebellion occupied the world-famous Walkie Talkie tower and sailed an iconic pink boat through the streets of the City of London on Monday 28 October. It was to kick off a week of mass protests in the capital and across the UK — under the banner of its Insure Our Survival campaign. The group […] | By
(2024-10-28). Just Stop Oil has given TWO famous statues an orange makeover. thecanary.co 
Just Stop Oil is famous for a) blocking roads, b) throwing soup, c) annoying the right wing, and d) doing more to raise awareness about the climate crisis than any other campaign group in recent years. Now, it's turned it's attention to statues as another line of defence against climate-wrecking capitalists. Just Stop Oil says […] | By
(2024-10-28). BirminghamLive has pushed YET MORE clickbait about DWP PIP reforms. thecanary.co Corporate media conglomerate Reach is at its fearmongering, clickbait antics again over Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) Personal Independence Payment (PIP) plans. Its assemblage of local and national outlets have published a rush of news stories that the Labour government intend to reform PIP. This time, specifically it centres around potential means testing. However, […] | By
(2024-10-28). AMOC climate tipping point is now at higher risk than we first thought. thecanary.co 44 leading scientists from around the world have warned that the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has "underestimated" the risk of a "catastrophic" key climate tipping point happening in the near future. It concern the so-called AMOC. Triggered by inaction on the manmade climate crisis, tipping points can set off a domino effect in […] | By
(2024-10-28). How to Become Parents Through Surrogacy: A Comprehensive Guide. thecanary.co For many individuals and couples, surrogacy offers a viable path to parenthood when traditional methods are not possible. The journey to becoming parents through surrogacy is filled with complex legal, medical, and emotional steps, but with the right support and guidance, it can be a rewarding experience. The WCOB, a trusted global leader in surrogacy, […] | By
(2024-10-28). Disabled people urge Kendall and Reeves not to go ahead with dangerous WCA changes. thecanary.co Deaf and disabled people's organisations (DDPOs) and trade unions have called on Rachel Reeves and Liz Kendall to rethink dangerous plans to cut Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) out-of-work benefits for severely disabled people. It comes amid speculation over changes to the so-called WCA. Labour: stop anymore cuts to DWP benefits Twenty-four DDPOs and […] | By
(2024-10-28). RECORDING] Market Failure: The Climate Crisis and the Limits of Capitalism. dissentmagazine.org Brett Christophers and Adam Tooze in conversation, moderated by Kate Aronoff.
(2024-10-28). Neither brand nor hit the face. salaficentre.com In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy. Jabir, may Allah be pleased with him, said: (Someone) went past the Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, with a donkey that was branded on its face, so he said, "Has it not reached you that I indeed cursed one …
(2024-10-28). Only Acts of Worship Legislated In The Shariah Are The Ones Beloved to Allah. salaficentre.com In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy. Shaikh Islam Ibn Taymiyyah, may Allah have mercy upon him, said: Indeed, there has been much confusion in this subject matter, just as it is the case in the subject matter of halal and haram. A group of people make permissible some of …
(2024-10-28). Utter good speech and feed the people. salaficentre.com In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy. "Feed (people) and speak in a good manner". Al-Allamah zaid Bin Hadi al-Mad'khali, may Allah have mercy upon him, said: The first matter is to provide food. This encompasses that which a person gives his family, which is regarded as a mandatory expenditure, …
(2024-10-28). US Blacklists Over 2 Dozen Firms Tied to Pakistan and Iran Weapons Programs. themedialine.org 
(2024-10-28). More farms are turning to automation amid labor shortages. grist.org 
Jeremy Ford hates wasting water. | As a mist of rain sprinkled the fields around him in Homestead, Florida, Ford bemoaned how expensive it had been running a fossil fuel-powered irrigation system on his 5-acre farm — and how bad it was for the planet. | Earlier this month, Ford installed an automated underground system that uses a solar-powered pump to periodically saturate the roots of his crops, saving "thousands of gallons of water," he estimated. Although they may be more costly up-front, he sees such climate-friendly investments as a necessary expense — and more affordable than expanding his w…
(2024-10-28). A review of Biden's climate action. america.cgtn.com 
The U.S. government's position on climate change could see a dramatic shift based on who wins the upcoming presidential election. After taking office, President Joe Biden not only re-joined the Paris Climate Agreement but also made significant changes in the U.S. commitment to fight global warming with unprecedented funding for clean energy. But critics say its implementation is still lagging. Ediz Tiyansan reports.
(2024-10-28). NicaNotes: They Are All Our Children: Memories from Nicaragua, Part III. afgj.org 
By Dorothy Granada (Dorothy Granada is a US-born peace activist and nurse who has lived and worked in Nicaragua for many years. She has been honored many times for her work with women and children by the Nicaraguan government, the Central American Parliament, and the North Caribbean Autonomous Region, among others. The hospital in Matiguas…
(2024-10-28). Police festive season operations in full swing. sanews.gov.za Police festive season operations in full swing | The National Commissioner of the South African Police Service (SAPS), General Fannie Masemola, says the police's festive season operations are in full swing in all provinces. | "The work of organised crime syndicates is being dealt a blow, and we remain hard at work in increasing the speed with which we proactively deal with criminals," Masemola said at a briefing in Pretoria on Monday. | His remarks come as the country approaches the holiday season in December. | Masemola said through ongoing crime combatting high-density operations, known as Operation Shanela, po…
(2024-10-28). SA's cruise season officially underway. sanews.gov.za SA's cruise season officially underway | The docking of the World Odyssey at the Port of Cape Town signifies the beginning of South Africa's cruise season, which will see the docking and sailing of 268 passenger liners at the commercial seaports operated by Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA). | The vessel arrived on 22 October 2024 at the port renowned for being a popular stopover for cruise liners and was recently voted as Africa's Leading Cruise Port in the 31st Annual World Travel Awards. | Sailing under the flag of the Bahamas, the World Odyssey cruise liner brought approximately 538 international tour…
(2024-10-28). Residents urged to exercise caution with open flames. sanews.gov.za Residents urged to exercise caution with open flames | As the country heads into summer, the City of Cape Town has encouraged residents to always exercise caution with open flames, such as fires and candles. | The call comes after the City of Cape Town's firefighters battled 48 informal structure fires, where nine people lost their lives over the weekend. | In the first incident, four people, including three minors, sustained fatal burn wounds at Manuel Street in Wallacedene in the early hours of Saturday. | At 04: 40am, the bodies of a man and woman were discovered after firefighters extinguished a blaze in Bida…
(2024-10-28). CoGTA, Treasury work together on disaster relief funding. sanews.gov.za CoGTA, Treasury work together on disaster relief funding | The Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) and National Treasury are working together to explore new funding mechanisms, as the country experiences more disaster events. | On Monday, CoGTA Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa announced that a funding request has been submitted to Treasury to support affected groups and organisations with the reconstruction and rehabilitation of damaged infrastructure. | "We acknowledge the challenges faced by the country in funding disaster interventions, mainly due to increased disaster damages, fis…
(2024-10-28). Government works to improve early warning system. sanews.gov.za Government works to improve early warning system | Government is working around the clock to enhance the weather early warning system, which is core to the State's preparedness for disaster events, the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) said on Monday., , "We have strengthened our collaboration with the SAWS [South African Weather Service] to ensure accurate, timely weather warnings reach every corner of our country, especially vulnerable communities," CoGTA Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa said., , By providing early information about potential hazards like thunderstorms, flash floo…
(2024-10-28). COP16's "Biodiversity Jenga" calls for urgent ecosystem protection. america.cgtn.com 
It's time to do something about the threats against the world's biodiversity. That is the message at this year's COP16 Biodiversity Conference, and the topic of an art installation at the heart of the summit's Blue Zone, where experts and officials are holding talks. Michelle Begue reports.
(2024-10-28). Can U.S. presidential candidates save the American dream of homeownership? america.cgtn.com 
The 'American Dream' of homeownership is slipping away for millions. With housing prices and rents soaring across the United States, presidential candidates are unveiling their plans to tackle the crisis. Can they make a difference? Nitza Soledad Perez reports from Miami.
(2024-10-28). Proust Curious: "Sodom and Gomorrah" publicbooks.org "It was only at that moment, more than a year after her burial, because of that anachronism, which so often prevents the calendar of facts from corresponding to the calendar of feelings, that I became conscious that she was dead."
(2024-10-28). Iraqi Militia Claims Drone Attack on US Base in Syria; US Denies Reports. themedialine.org 
(2024-10-28). IRGC Eliminates Terrorist Group Behind Deadly Attack in Southeast Iran. themedialine.org 
(2024-10-28). Oriental Hornets Show Unique Tolerance to Alcohol, Israeli Research Reveals. themedialine.org 
(2024-10-28). Knesset Decision To Bar UN Palestinian Refugee Agency Draws Strong Global Response. themedialine.org 
(2024-10-28). Egypt Proposes 2-Day Gaza Cease-fire for Hostage-Prisoner Exchange. themedialine.org 
(2024-10-28). Oil Prices Drop Sharply After Israel's Limited Strike on Iran. themedialine.org 
(2024-10-28). Omani and Iranian Foreign Ministers Discuss Regional Tensions, Israeli Strikes. themedialine.org 
(2024-10-28). Taliban Ban Afghan Women From Speaking Aloud in New Restrictions. themedialine.org 
(2024-10-28). Gulf States in BRICS: Saudi caution and Emirati decisiveness. unitedworldint.com On the two countries' very differing approaches. By Islam Farag, Cairo / Egypt Last week, the 16th BRICS Summit was held in Kazan, Russia, with the participation of five new members: Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Egypt, Iran, and Ethiopia. Among the five new members, there are two Gulf states, but their approaches to the organization …
(2024-10-28). El Salvador and Ecuador: The democracy of exception. unitedworldint.com The example of authoritarian, police-based neoliberalism is already spreading to other countries in the continent. By Fernando Esteche, Buenos Aires / Argentina When we define the four main vectors by which the imperialist mode of production is reproduced, we indicate that they are: financialization, militarism, chaotization and narcotization. To a different extent and according to …
(2024-10-28). The terrorist attack in Ankara is a US response to Erdoƒüan's participation in the BRICS meeting in Russia/Kazan. unitedworldint.com Interview to Russian TV Channel RT. Political Scientist and UWI author Onur Sinan Guzaltan answered questions about Türkiye's BRICS membership process and the terrorist attack in Ankara. I love to first hear your thoughts on what you feel this sort of partnership status with BRICS is going to bring to Türkiye in the future? I …
(2024-10-28). Ao criar hostilidades com a Venezuela, Brasil perde lideranàßa regional. strategic-culture.su
(2024-10-28). "North Korean troops" in special military operation should not even be an issue for the West. strategic-culture.su
(2024-10-28). Von der Leyen wants a new Brezhnev doctrine. strategic-culture.su Like Soviets, the European managerial class think that national sovereignty is obsolete. | By Rafael Pinto BORGES | Join us on , , and Contact us: | What a shambles that was: Hungary's prime minister, Viktor Or…
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(2024-10-28). Elon Musk's Optimus Robots: Mass Surveillance and Zionist Genocide. muslimskeptic.com We find ourselves living in a time when governments and corporate elites are engaged in a fervent race to develop the most dystopian technologies as quickly as they possibly can. And in that vein, Elon Musk unveiled his company's, i.e., Tesla's, latest improved version of the humanoid Optimus robots at the "Tesla Robotaxi Day" event: …
(2024-10-28). Fresh Evidence in Missing Levi Davis Cold Case Sparks Top-Level Calls for New Probe. bylinetimes.com 
The mother of missing rugby and X Factor star Levi Davis, and Labour Minister Jess Phillips, are calling for a joined-up police review of new evidence on the second anniversary of his unsolved disappearance in Barcelona. | It follows an extensive Byline Times investigation revealing serious failings in the Catalan probe into the case, claims of sextortion involving the content-sharing platform OnlyFans, and the identification of a top TV executive Davis alleged was part of a plot to blackmail him. | "We have felt abandoned by the police and I believe Levi was a victim of crime in the UK and in Spain," Julie Da…
(2024-10-28). McKinsey Report: Large Net Zero Mineral Supply Shortfall. wattsupwiththat.com "… current mineral supply meets between 10 and 35% of projected 2050 requirements …"
(2024-10-28). Hazelmere Dam to improve water supply in KZN North Coast. sanews.gov.za
(2024-10-28). Democrats Anti-Science Climate Extremism Failing — Fear of Global Warming & Climate Change Falls Further off Top 10 Fears Listing. wattsupwiththat.com It seems that the more the climate extremist media pushes contrived government climate alarmist propaganda schemes (unsupported by valid science data versus phony models) the more suspect the public becomes of their flawed politically driven alarmist hype.
(2024-10-28). Weekly Climate and Energy News Roundup #617. wattsupwiththat.com Quote of the Week: "This freedom to doubt is an important matter in the sciences and, I believe, in other fields. It was born of a struggle. It was a struggle to be permitted to doubt, to be unsure. And I do not want us to forget the importance of the struggle and, by default, to let the thing fall away. I feel a responsibility as a scientist who knows the great value of a satisfactory philosophy of ignorance, and the progress made possible by such a philosophy, progress which is the fruit of freedom of thought. I feel a responsibility to proclaim the value of this freedom and to teach that doubt is not to be fea…
(2024-10-28). Africa Summit: Address Rights Crises in DR Congo, Sudan. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Heads of state participate in the 22nd summit of the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) in the Zambian capital, Lusaka, on June 8, 2023. | © 2023 APAImages/Shutterstock…
(2024-10-28). Saudi Arabia: Flawed Assessment of World Cup Bid. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Emir and President of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani (L), Gianni Infantino (SUI) FIFA President, (M), Saudi Arabia s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman al-Saud (R) in the group A match in Al Bayt Stadium in Doha, Qatar on November 20, 2022. | © 2022 Sipa via AP Images…
(2024-10-28). Thailand: 20 Years of Injustice for Tak Bai Massacre Victims. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Community members call for justice at a mass grave for victims of the October 2004 Tak Bai massacre, Narathiwat, Thailand, October 25, 2024. | © 2024 Tohlala/AFP via Getty Images…
(2024-10-28). Trump's Cronies Threw the VA Into Chaos. Millions of Veterans' Lives Are on the Line Again. theintercept.com
(2024-10-28). Government Set to Decide on Controversial Anti-Extremism Adviser Lord Walney's Role as Petition Calling for his Sacking Hits Milestone. bylinetimes.com The Home Office is set to decide on the fate of embattled 'independent' anti-extremism adviser John Woodcock — AKA Lord Walney — this week, according to a Home Office letter seen by Byline Times. | It follows action by legal campaigners Good Law Project and the campaign group Defend Our Juries, urging the new Government to remove the controversial adviser and former Labour MP from his role as the Government's 'independent adviser on political violence and disruption'. | Woodcock was appointed to the unpaid job in 2020 under then-PM Boris Johnson. The peer was a Labour MP under Jeremy Corbyn, but q…
(2024-10-28). The Big Gifters List, Flow Diagram. justpeaceadvocates.ca The Big Gifters flow diagram tallies charitable donations to seven revoked Canadian charities, between 2000-2023, by other Canadian charities. The seven revoked charities were selected based upon their self-disclosure of having moved at least $ 1 million CDN in charitable donations from Canada to Israel, between 2018-2023. All donors identified in the Big Gifters table …
(2024-10-28). Investigator appointed to probe allegations of special treatment of certain inmates. sanews.gov.za Investigator appointed to probe allegations of special treatment of certain inmates | Department of Correctional Services (DCS) National Commissioner, Makgothi Thobakgale, has appointed a senior official at the department to investigate allegations of special treatment of wealthy inmates — specifically Durban businessman Thoshan Panday — at Westville Correctional Centre. | "In light of the gravity of these allegations, Commissioner Thobakgale has appointed a senior official, at the level of Deputy Commissioner to conduct a thorough investigation. | "The appointed investigator will examine and clarify…
(2024-10-28). Olver's appointment to climate commission welcomed. sanews.gov.za Olver's appointment to climate commission welcomed | The Presidential Climate Commission has welcomed the appointment of Dr Crispian Olver as the new deputy chairperson of the commission. | Olver's appointment was announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa on Sunday. | He will take over the position from outgoing deputy chairperson, Valli Moosa, from January 2025. | Moosa said Olver will bring a "wealth of skills and expertise" and experience to the position. | "He has served in the first democratic government in various capacities and was instrumental in the early development of climate policy and environmental legi…
(2024-10-28). SA prepares for UNFCCC COP29. sanews.gov.za SA prepares for UNFCCC COP29 | As South Africa prepares to participate in the UN Climate Change Conference (UNFCCC COP29), government has indicated that it will advocate for climate finance for developing nations, adaptation and international cooperation. | Addressing the national stakeholder consultation session on Monday in Johannesburg, Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Dr Dion George, said there is a pressing need for large-scale financial support to enable developing economy nations to meet their climate targets and progress toward sustainable, low-carbon development. | "The current financ…
(2024-10-28). The Imaginary Trade Off Between Workers' Rights and Growth. bylinetimes.com
(2024-10-28). Transcript of Press TV discussion of Lebanon under Israeli fire. gilbertdoctorow.com Transcription below by a reader PressTV: 0: 00Hezbollah has carried out fresh retaliatory operations against the Israeli regime in defense of the civilians of Lebanon. 0: 14Hezbollah successfully hit a number of bases east of the northern occupied city of Afula using a squadron of drones, targeting Israeli troops in settlements and bases with rockets and missiles …
(2024-10-28). Buy Instagram Views: Faster Way to Success! moguldom.com Instagram is one of the most influential social media platforms that have ever existed, and it is a big part of our daily lives. However, sometimes it's really hard to get the attention that content creators deserve. That's the reason why content creators are following new and better strategies to increase their visibility and one …
(2024-10-28). Role of the Labour government, and the workers' necessary response. thecommunists.org The following paper was delivered by our party to the World Anti-imperialist Platform's international conference in Dakar, Senegal on 26 October 2024. ***** No one paying attention can have failed to notice how the steady undermining of the supposed 'democratic freedoms' enjoyed by workers in Britain — a process that has been underway for some …
(2024-10-28). IRGC Commander Warns Israel of 'Bitter Consequences' of Attack on Iran. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Major General Hossein Salami alarmed the Zionist regime to await the "bitter and unimaginable consequences" of its recent act of aggression that took the lives of four Iranian Army forces.
(2024-10-28). Lebanese Civilians, Rescue Workers among 21 Killed in Israeli Strikes. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Israeli airstrikes killed at least 21 people across southern Lebanon, the Lebanese health ministry said on Sunday.
(2024-10-28). Iran Not Favoring War, But Will Respond to Israel: President. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Reiterating Iran's opposition to war, President Masoud Pezeshkian said the country stands resolute in defending its people and will show an appropriate response to the Zionist regime for its recent act of aggression.
(2024-10-28). Oman Raps Israeli Violation of Iran's Sovereignty. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Foreign Minister of Oman Badr Albusaidi condemned the Israeli regime's recent attack on Iran as a violation of the Islamic Republic's national sovereignty and territorial integrity.
(2024-10-28). Iran Open to Western Ties If Sovereignty Respected: Adviser. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — A senior adviser to Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei suggested that the Islamic Republic remains open to cooperation with Western states if they respect the country's sovreignty.
(2024-10-28). Iran Won't Renounce Right to Respond to Israel: Spokesman. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry made it clear that Tehran will not forgo the right to retaliate against the Israeli regime's recent act of aggression.
(2024-10-28). Iran's Military Power Unscathed by Israeli Strike: Top Security Official. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Israeli regime's recent attack has not had the slightest effect on Iran's military power, Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council Ali Akbar Ahmadian said.
(2024-10-28). Trivial Damages Fixed after Israeli Attack: Iran's Defense Minister. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Zionist regime's recent strike on Iran resulted in minor damages, all of which have been repaired, Defense Minister Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh said.
(2024-10-28). Boko Haram attack kills 40 troops from Chad army near Nigeria, sparking hunt for militants. scmp.com The attack, which took place near Ngouboua in the Lake Chad region, targeted a garrison housing around 200 soldiers.
(2024-10-28). Egypt proposes 2-day truce in Gaza, release of 4 hostages. scmp.com Egypt's president says proposal would see talks resuming within 10 days of two-day truce to forge permanent ceasefire.
(2024-10-28). UN sounds alarm before Cop29 as greenhouse gases hit record highs: 'we are clearly off track'. scmp.com This alarming trend, driven by fossil fuel emissions, locks in future temperature increases and puts the Paris Agreement goals at risk.
(2024-10-28). Elon Musk sued in Pennsylvania over US$1 million US election giveaways. scmp.com Civil lawsuit is the first official legal challenge that Trump-backer Musk has faced over his swing state sweepstakes.
(2024-10-28). Indian 'spy network' operates in US and Canada, Sikh separatist claims. scmp.com Activist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun accused India of silencing dissidents abroad, but did not elaborate on his claims of an alleged spy network.
(2024-10-28). Iran weighs its options after Israeli strike exposes military vulnerabilities. scmp.com The unprecedented escalation has left Iran's leadership grappling with the potential consequences of retaliation.
(2024-10-28). How can the resistance ever counter, Copacabana Albanese's 1.5m migrants? onlineopinion.com.au Democracy seems futile, up against Huge Australia. Not even 'extraordinary developments' are likely to budge this Albo-tross. What other tactics are available?
(2024-10-28). Dutton may be winning in the polls. But he has a major problem to overcome. onlineopinion.com.au Despite recent favourable opinion polls, Peter Dutton faces one big major hurdle in taking his Liberal-National coalition to office at the next federal election.
(2024-10-28). The Israeli government is bombing Gaza, Lebanon, Yemen, and Syria. jewishvoiceforpeace.org Israel is committing these war crimes at the same time that it is escalating the genocide and ethnic cleansing of Palestinians in Gaza and across the West Bank.
(2024-10-28). Government Set to Decide on Controversial Anti-Extremism Adviser Lord Walney's Role as Petition Calling for his Sacking Hits Milestone. bylinetimes.com It follows action by legal campaigners Good Law Project and the campaign group Defend Our Juries, urging the new Government to remove the controversial adviser and former Labour MP from his role as the Government's 'independent adviser on political violence and disruption'. | Woodcock was appointed to the unpaid job in 2020 under then-PM Boris Johnson. The peer was a Labour MP under Jeremy Corbyn, but quit and endorsed Johnson in the 2019 General Election. He was subsequently given a peerage by the then-PM. | He has since been a major figure in pushing for a raft of anti-protest legislation, targeting groups…
(2024-10-28). Deranged eulogies at IDF soldier's funeral put Israeli right's war-crimes-r-us mentality on show. skwawkbox.org 
'You entered Gaza to take revenge on women and children, on everything you saw'. Footage of eulogies given by mourners at the funeral of an IDF soldier killed in Gaza have exposed, yet again, the genocidal 'war crimes 'r' us' mentality of the Israeli right and the Zionism they espouse. Those lamenting the slain occupier …
(2024-10-28). This is an ad for my small church. anabaptistworld.org I've always been a small-church person. A church, for me, is a place where you know almost everyone by name. This was true for me growing up, ≠except that all the little old ladies looked the same. (Was that Mrs. Peter Toews or Mrs. Henry Janzen?)…
(2024-10-28). 'For 20 years we sat quietly and our enemies became stronger. This year it exploded in our face'. haaretz.com IDF reservists in Lebanon encouraged by successes but exhausted by the prolonged two-front war and time away from home…
(2024-10-28). Benjamin Netanyahu is campaigning to persuade Israelis to forget about the hostages. haaretz.com My friend Omri Miran — a father of two young girls who was kidnapped on October 7 — remains in Gaza, while we wait for the urgency of his release to overcome the cynical political calculations of Israel's prime minister…
(2024-10-28). Will Israel's deadliest month this year shift public opinion on the war in Lebanon? haaretz.com After Israel's strike in Iran, the ball is now in Tehran's court and statements seem to indicate an intent to hit back ‚ñ The greatest danger lies in Lebanon, where a confluence of a rising death toll and only a small share of the public bearing the brunt could intensify Netanyahu's political crisis…
(2024-10-28). Netanyahu seeks state funds to renovate Caesarea villa after Hezbollah drone attack. haaretz.com Despite his office denying the report, Netanyahu has previously used state funds to reinforce his personal residence. In the attack, one drone struck the residence, damaging a window and leaving a crater on the property. No one was home during the strike…
(2024-10-28). The real goal of the new legislation put forward by Israel's far-right coalition. haaretz.com
(2024-10-28). Ben-Gurion Airport's Terminal 1 closes its doors to international flights for five months. haaretz.com The terminal, which briefly opened seven months after the war's start anticipating an influx in tourism, is closing due to a decrease in passenger traffic, and low-cost carriers cancelling service over security concerns. Domestic flights will continue to fly out of Terminal 1…
(2024-10-28). Sahar promised her father he wouldn't die in the tunnels. What do we tell her if he doesn't come home alive? haaretz.com Nissan Kalderon, whose brother, Ofer, was taken hostage with his two children, didn't immediately understand the need for the Hostages and Missing Families Forum. There's a country to take care of them, he thought. Today, he says openly: 'If the hostages die, Netanyahu is their murderer'…
(2024-10-28). Israel has partners in Gaza and they're speaking Hebrew on TikTok. What about us? haaretz.com Amid the sea of manipulation, lies and hate on social media, some Gazans are posting videos and dreaming of a dialogue. Maybe there is hope after all…
(2024-10-28). Knesset committee's winter session kicks off with desperate pleas from hostages' families. haaretz.com Danny Elgarat, whose brother Itzhak is held captive in Gaza, referred to reports that say Netanyahu backed away from a framework for a hostage deal: 'A two-day cease-fire in exchange for four living hostages, and he told the Shin Bet chief — 'bring a better deal.' Is that not abandonment?'…
(2024-10-28). Netanyahu says Israel pursuing brief Gaza cease-fire in exchange for a few hostages. haaretz.com Netanyahu informed Likud members that Israel is working toward a deal based on Egypt's recent proposal, though Hamas has indicated it would only agree if the deal is used to jump-start a process that would see Israel's complete withdrawal from the Gaza Strip…
(2024-10-28). Palestinians say 100,000 residents trapped in Israel's north Gaza offensive. haaretz.com Residents say Israeli forces were besieging shelters housing displaced families, rounding up men and pushing women and children to leave the area. Only a few families headed to southern Gaza as the majority preferred to relocate temporarily in Gaza City, fearing they could otherwise never regain access to their homes…
(2024-10-28). Under its fearless editor, Lebanese newspaper An-Nahar maintains its opposition to Syria, Hezbollah and Iranian influence. haaretz.com In 2005 the editor of An-Nahar, Gebran Tueni, was assassinated. Nearly 20 years on, with the leadership of his daughter Nayla Tueni, it continues to speak out — in increasingly imaginative ways…
(2024-10-28). Israeli army officer dies from wounds sustained in Gaza combat. haaretz.com IRAN: Iran's President said Tehran doesn't want war, but will respond 'appropriately' to Israel's attack ‚ñ GAZA: IDF raids Hamas stronghold at Kamal Adwan Hospital, Jabalya; 50,000 Palestinians evacuated to Gaza City ‚ñ LEBANON: Some 15 Hezbollah rockets fired at Kiryat Shmona, no casualties reported ‚ñ HOSTAGE DEAL: Egypt proposes plan for the release of four Israeli hostages conditioned on a two-day cease-fire and the release of Palestinian prisoners…
(2024-10-28). Israel at war, day 388: Israel pursuing brief cease-fire deal for a few hostages, Netanyahu says. haaretz.com Netanyahu: Israel trying to promote small deal to release several hostages in exchange for short cease-fire in Gaza ‚ñ Hamas reportedly willing to accept Egyptian proposal for two-day truce that would include release of four living hostages and Palestinian prisoners ‚ñ Defense Minister Gallant: Israel is conducting the war without a compass or 'updated war goals,' proposing promotion of alternative to Hamas in Gaza ‚ñ Palestinian Civil Emergency Service: 100,000 trapped in north Gaza without medical or food supplies ‚ñ Here's what you need to know…
(2024-10-28). Ending Israel's war in Gaza won't be enough to stop the fighting in Lebanon. haaretz.com Lebanon doesn't want any changes to UN Security Council Resolution 1701, while Israel and the United States demand an upgrade that would let Israel monitor implementation from the air and even send troops over the border. An agreement on this doesn't appear forthcoming…
(2024-10-28). Report: 60 people killed, dozens wounded in Israeli strikes on Lebanon's Beqaa Valley. haaretz.com IRAN: Iran's President said Tehran doesn't want war, but will respond 'appropriately' to Israel's attack ‚ñ GAZA: IDF raids Hamas stronghold at Kamal Adwan Hospital, Jabalya; 50,000 Palestinians evacuated to Gaza City ‚ñ LEBANON: Some 15 Hezbollah rockets fired at Kiryat Shmona, no casualties reported ‚ñ HOSTAGE DEAL: Egypt proposes plan for the release of four Israeli hostages conditioned on a two-day cease-fire and the release of Palestinian prisoners…
(2024-10-28). Dozens Of AH-64, UH-60, and CH-47 Helicopters Were Damaged In Storm At Colorado Army Base. twz.com 
The Army has sought tens of millions of dollars to help pay for repairs of helicopters damaged at Fort Carson earlier this year.
(2024-10-28). Israeli Strikes Knocked Out All Of Iran's S-300 Air Defense Systems: Officials. twz.com 
(2024-10-28). Kid-Killing Kamala (KKK) Harris Complicit in Gaza Genocide/ By Gideon Polya. marktanliano.net Original Link Here: Kid-Killing Kamala (KKK) Harris Complicit in Gaza Genocide — Global ResearchGlobal Research — Centre for Research on Globalization By Gideon Polya Global Research, October 28, 2024 The US presidential election is only a dozen days away and the Biden/Harris complicity in the mass murder of Gazans by Jewish Israelis should be the key …
(2024-10-28). Michigan Muslim Booted From Kamala Harris Rally Says Team Trump Asked Him to Star in Campaign Ad. theintercept.com 
Ahmed Ghanim said no thanks — but the ejection could be the kind of thing that drives Arab and Muslim voters to Trump.
(2024-10-28). Harris, Trump push to break deadlock in final full week of 2024 US election race. scmp.com Polls show Kamala Harris and Donald Trump neck-and-neck as Election Day on November 5 looms.
(2024-10-28). Fuel fire in Kigoogwa exposes gaps in Uganda health and emergency services. independent.co.ug 
Kigoogwa, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The recent incident involving a fuel tanker fire in Kigoogwa town, along the Kampala-Gulu highway, has highlighted serious shortcomings in local health and evacuation services. The accident occurred on Tuesday last week when a tanker, registered as UAM 292Q, overturned and caught fire. Several residents rushed to siphon fuel …
(2024-10-28). Letter from Beirut: Drones, bombs, sirens. independent.co.ug 
BEIRUT | Wang Shang — Xinhua | The first time I heard the drones, I was walking in Hamra, Beirut's historically cosmopolitan district. The dull buzz came from the sky, everywhere and nowhere. "You'll get used to it," my colleague said, not even glancing upward as he guided me through Hamra's narrow streets. …
(2024-10-28). Conservationists turn to art to protect wildlife. independent.co.ug 
Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPEDENDENT | Conservationists from different African countries have converged in Jinja City to brainstorm on the various forms of art that are key to defending the rights of wild animals. Conservationists say that several animals are poached for their body parts, and medicinal purposes, among other practices, which prohibit their right …
(2024-10-28). LCII Chairperson arrested for illegal possession of firearm. independent.co.ug 
Tororo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Police in Tororo district have arrested the LCII chairperson Pereje Ward, Apokor Town Council after he was found in possession of a gun. According to Johnson Moses Mugwe, the Police Spokesperson of Bukedi North, Stephen Okware the Chairman of LCI Pereje Cell informed the police that the gun was …
(2024-10-28). Minister Kasolo asks for ceasefire, peace with Kyotera District leaders. independent.co.ug 
Kyotera, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The State Minister for Microfinance Haruna Kyeyune Kasolo has sought reconciliation with the leadership of Kyotera district, after a period of bitter misunderstandings from the last general elections. Kasolo has preferred to begin reaching out to leaders and communities with whom he has not been seeing eye-to-eye following his …
(2024-10-28). Nine years without Sophia. independent.co.ug 
SPECIAL FEATURE | MARIJE SLIJKERMAN | Today is October 28. For most of you a perfectly ordinary day, but not for us, a Dutch family in Amsterdam. Another year has passed for us without Sophia. Our beautiful girl disappeared in Murchison Falls National Park in Uganda on this date in 2015. Although nine years …
(2024-10-28). World Investor Week 2024 focuses on financial inclusion and technology. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | From October 24 — 25, the World Investor Week 2024 was celebrated across Uganda with significant initiatives led by the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) and the Uganda Securities Exchange (USE). This year's celebration, part of a global effort by the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO), focused on …
(2024-10-28). Cuba sin electricidad. øY por qué? workers.org 
24 de octubre de 2024 Traducido del francés para Rebelión.org por Beatriz Morales Bastos. Demuynck es una periodista bélgica y experta en cuestiones cubanas. En una rueda de prensa celebrada el viernes 18 de octubre de 2024 el vicepresidente cubano Manuel Marrero pidió al pueblo cubano que redujera todo lo . . . |
(2024-10-28). EEUU: elecciones a la vuelta de la esquina. radiohc.cu Falta apenas poco más de una semana para las elecciones presidenciales y las encuestas mantienen un empate entre los dos candidatos en prácticamente todo el país, incluidos los llamados "estados bisagra", los que otorgan la mayor cantidad de electores y resultan decisivos.
(2024-10-28). Cooperación entre Angola y Cuba tiene baluarte en Cabinda. radiohc.cu Luanda, 28 oct (RHC) Una delegación de la isla, encabezada por el ministro de Salud Pública, José Angel Portal, recorrió la víspera, diversos escenarios que recuerdan la cooperación entre Angola y Cuba, en la norteña provincia de Cabinda.
(2024-10-28). Cancillería siria emite declaración de solidaridad con Cuba. radiohc.cu Damasco, 28 oct (RHC) El Ministerio de Asuntos Exteriores de Siria expresó su apoyo y plena solidaridad con Cuba ante la difícil situación que atraviesa la nación caribeña a consecuencia de las políticas hostiles del gobierno de Estados Unidos.
(2024-10-28). Canciller afirma que Cuba no está sola en la lucha contra el bloqueo. radiohc.cu La Habana, 28 oct (RHC) El canciller de Cuba, Bruno Rodríguez, afirmó hoy que su país no está solo en la lucha contra el bloqueo impuesto por Estados Unidos y reconoció las múltiples muestras de solidaridad que llegan desde diferentes partes del mundo.
(2024-10-28). Tensiones entre Israel e Irán convocan al Consejo de Seguridad de ONU. radiohc.cu La Habana, 28 oct (RHC) Las tensiones entre Israel e Irán convocarán hoy al Consejo de Seguridad de Naciones Unidas tras una solitud presentada por la nación persa, luego que las fuerzas de Tel Aviv bombardearan varias de sus instalaciones militares.
(2024-10-28). Reinicia campaña electoral en Uruguay. radiohc.cu La Habana, 28 oct (RHC) Sin tiempo para el descanso, las elecciones la víspera en Uruguay resultan desde hoy antesala para una segunda vuelta que decidirá la Presidencia el 24 de noviembre.
(2024-10-28). Cuba discutirá el bronce en Copa del Caribe de Beisbol. radiohc.cu La Habana, 28 oct (ACN) La selección cubana de talentos cayó 1-2 ante Curazao sobre la grama del Estadio André Rodgers y no pudo acceder a la final de la sexta edición de la Copa del Caribe, que se disputa en Nasáu, Bahamas.
(2024-10-28). El mitin de Trump en el Madison Square Garden recuerda el acto nazi de 1939. peoplesworld.org 
NUEVA YORK—El mitin de Donald Trump en el Madison Square Garden el domingo estuvo a la altura de las predicciones de que se parecería al mitin nazi celebrado allí en 1939. Estuvo lleno de ataques racistas con veneno y blasfemias contra personas que el expresidente criminal convicto ve como enemigos políticos, pero particularmente dirigidos a …
(2024-10-28). Cúpula do BRICS em Kazan avanàßa significativamente na transiàßà£o geopolítica rumo à multipolaridade. globalresearch.ca Ainda é muito cedo para avaliar os resultados da reunià£o dos BRICS em Kazan. No entanto, já parece claro que este evento terá impactos significativos na geopolítica global — possivelmente alterando de alguma forma as estruturas de poder globais. Tal …
(2024-10-28). Dirigentes cubanos evocan al revolucionario Camilo Cienfuegos. radiohc.cu La Habana, 28 oct (RHC) El presidente de Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel, evocó hoy a través de su cuenta en X, al luchador y dirigente revolucionario Camilo Cienfuegos en el aniversario 65 de su desaparición física.
(2024-10-28). Camilo Cienfuegos en la memoria del pueblo cubano (+Fotos). radiohc.cu La Habana, 28 oct (RHC) En una peregrinación hasta el Malecón habanero encabezada por el primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba (PCC) y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel, los capitalinos recordaron este lunes al comandante Camilo Cienfuegos (1932-1959) en el aniversario 65 de su desaparición física.
(2024-10-28). Partido Comunista de Belarús exige fin del bloqueo contra Cuba. radiohc.cu La Habana, 28 oct (RHC) El Partido comunista de Belarús, expresó su apoyo al pueblo de Cuba y emitió una declaración donde exige el cese del criminal bloqueo estadounidense contra la nación caribeña, informó hoy el embajador cubano en Minsk, Santiago Pérez.
(2024-10-28). Solidaridad con Cuba centrará encuentro Asia-Pacífico en China. radiohc.cu La Habana, 28 oct (RHC) Una delegación del Instituto Cubano de Amistad con los Pueblos (ICAP), encabezada por su presidente Fernando González, se encuentra hoy en Beijing para participar en el X Encuentro Asia-Pacífico de Solidaridad con Cuba.
(2024-10-28). Media maratón de Valencia fue de récord para Kejelcha. radiohc.cu La Habana, 28 oct (JIT).- El etiope Yomif Kejelcha convirtió a la lluvia en su mejor aliada para llevar hasta los 57: 30 minutos el récord mundial de la distancia, al ganar la Media Maratón Valencia Trinidad Alfonso Zurich.
(2024-10-28). Las 3 del día: El legado de Camilo Cienfuegos en la Revolución cubana y las noticias de la jornada (+ Podcast). cubadebate.cu Hola, estamos de vuelta en Las 3 del día, su resumen radial de lo más importante publicado durante la jornada en Cubadebate. En este capítulo dedicamos los primeros minutos a la figura de Camilo Cienfuegos, a propósito de los 65 años de su desaparición física y luego pasamos al habitual recorrido noticioso.
(2024-10-28). Holy See: Agreement with China Should Promote Rights. hrw.org Click to expand Image | St. Joseph's Church, also known as Wangfujing Catholic Church, in Beijing, China, October 22, 2020. | © 2020 Greg Baker/AFP via Getty Images | , (Rome) — The Vatican's renewal of its 2018 agreement with the Chinese government should be the basis for improvements in religious freedom and other human rights in China, Human Rights Watch said today. The Chinese government should immediately free forcibly disappeared Catholic bishops, including James Su Zhimin, Augustine Cui Tai, Julius Jia Zhiguo, Joseph Zhang Weizhu, Peter Shao Zhumin, and Thaddeus Ma Daqin, as reported by the H…
(2024-10-28). Reconocen avances de Cuba en tecnologías nucleares para la salud. radiohc.cu La Habana, 28 oct (RHC) Durante la primera jornada del Taller Regional sobre Requisitos Regulatorios Sanitarios para radiofármacos, repercutió el papel de Cuba como una de las naciones relevantes en el desarrollo de tecnología nuclear con aplicaciones en la medicina…
(2024-10-28). (Italiano) L'espansione della NATO nell'Indo-Pacifico è priva di legalità e buon senso. transcend.org 23 Ottobre 2024 – Sud-Corea, Giappone, Australia, e Nuova Zelanda hanno inviato i propri ministri della difesa a una riunione NATO questo ottobre 2024, la prima volta per i ministri della difesa. Segnala che l'espansione della NATO in questa regione è un cosa seria.
(2024-10-28). Conferencia Con Estudiantes De La Universidad Remington en Medellín. worldbeyondwar.org 
Por: Gabriel Aguirre, World BEYOND War, 27 de Octubre de 2024 | El programa de Desarrollo Humano de la Universidad Remington fundada en 1915, tuvo el agrado de invitar a 3 conferencistas para hablar sobre pedagogía de Paz, Alicia Cabezudo (Argentina), Lourdes Beltrán (México), y Gabriel Aguirre (Venezuela) y organizador para América Latina de Un Mundo Más Allá de la Guerra (WBW), participaron en una conversatorio en el recinto de la Universidad. | Estudiantes, personal administrativo y profesores participaron en esta conferencia, donde tuvieron la oportunidad de intercambiar experiencias y reflexiones sobre la…
(2024-10-28). El "plan de la victoria" de Zelensky es una distracción ilusoria debido a la necesidad de diplomacia y paz. strategic-culture.su
(2024-10-28). Uruguay volverá a las urnas en noviembre. radiohc.cu En noviembre próximo los uruguayos regresarán a las urnas. Tal y como pronosticaban las encuestas, ninguno de los candidatos a la presidencia, once en total, logró más del 50% de los votos para imponerse en la primera ronda de las elecciones generales, efectuada este domingo.
(2024-10-28). Comienza hoy en Holguín Jornada de la Cultura Iberoamericana. radiohc.cu Holguín, 28 oct (RHC) La jornada de celebración dedicada a la XXX Edición de la Fiesta de la Cultura Iberoamericana, comienza hoy en Holguín y se extenderá hasta el 30 de octubre con invitados de Chile, Colombia y Estados Unidos, entre otros representantes internacionales.
(2024-10-28). Hizbulah confirma casi un centenar de muertos entre soldados israelíes. radiohc.cu La Habana, 28 oct (RHC) La Resistencia del Líbano (Hizbulah) confirmó este lunes más de 90 muertos y al menos 750 heridos entre oficiales y soldados del ejército israelí, desde el comienzo a inicios de mes de la operación terrestre.
(2024-10-28). Cancilleres de Colombia y Venezuela se reúnen en el marco de la COP16. radiohc.cu La Habana, 28 oct (RHC) Los cancilleres de Colombia y Venezuela, Luis Gilberto Murillo e Yván Gil, respectivamente, se reunieron este lunes en la ciudad colombiana de Cali, en el marco de la COP16, para atender temas de la agenda bilateral.
(2024-10-28). Tres victorias y un revés para Cuba en mundial juvenil de boxeo. radiohc.cu La Habana, 28 oct (JIT).- Cuba vivió un domingo de tres éxitos y un revés, pasado por la injusticia arbitral, en los octavos de finales del Campeonato Mundial Juvenil de Boxeo de Budva 2024.