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Moats With George Galloway Ep 341Comment: Perhaps the greatest English-speaking orator of the modern era is at it again! Especially important today is the update on the horrific genocide that Israel is still perpetrating against the indigenous families of Palestine.
(2024-05-08). In Holocaust Speech, President Biden Declares 'Ironclad' Support for Israel, Slams College Protesters. news.antiwar.com
(2024-05-08). Blinken to miss deadline on reporting whether Israel violating international law in Gaza. haaretz.com One U.S. official anticipated the delay would not last longer than several days. Another, however, noted that any delay past Friday will inevitably be viewed as the Biden administration 'cooking the books'…
(2024-05-08). U.S. paused bomb shipment to Israel to signal concerns over Rafah invasion, official says. haaretz.com The official said the decision to pause the shipment was made last week and no final decision had been made yet on whether to proceed with the shipment at a later date. 'The Israeli government does not have anything to add on these reports," said an Israeli spokesperson…
(2024-05-08). Biden Is Deeply Concerned About Israel's Behavior, Media Claims. popularresistance.org Biden, we are told, is "outraged" by Israeli missile strikes that kill civilians, has privately warned that his administration's patience is wearing thin, ordered Netanyahu to do everything in his power to protect civilians and even branded Netanyahu an "asshole", in a sign of supposed increasing tensions between the two leaders. | Yet these leaks stand in total contrast to the very public actions of President Biden and his administration, which have repeatedly stated that there are no "red lines" that Israel could cross, effectively giving it a free hand to carry out whatever violence it wishes with no consequen…
(2024-05-08). Class Nature Of Violence Against The Student Intifada. popularresistance.org The student uprising that began at Columbia University in New York City on April 17 has evolved into a global phenomenon, reaching even Antarctica. | What sparked this movement, a real Intifada that takes the form of Gaza Solidarity Encampments, is the ongoing horrific genocide in Gaza by the U.S.-backed Israeli apartheid regime that began in October. This genocide, which has played out on all forms of social media, has claimed over 35,000 lives and over 78,000 injured Palestinians as of May 5, according to the Palestinian Ministry of Health in Gaza.
counterpunch.org (2024-05-08). American Universities: From Fighting South African Apartheid to Confronting Israeli GenocideAmerican universities pride themselves on being a melting pot of free exchange of ideas and critical thinking. The U.S. university tenure system provides
(2024-05-08). Israelis forgot what it's like to have a financial crisis — but the worst is yet to come. haaretz.com Could the Gaza war and the irresponsible actions of lawmakers cause a major economic crisis in Israel? The signs are alarming…
(2024-05-08). American Universities: From Fighting South African Apartheid to Confronting Israeli Genocide. counterpunch.org 
American universities pride themselves on being a melting pot of free exchange of ideas and critical thinking. The U.S. university tenure system provides academic freedom for professors to instruct and encourage students to think outside the box, fostering the pursuit of ideas that might be considered unpopular or controversial. An environment that enables students to
(2024-05-08). Netanyahu pushed for Rafah offensive last week, Israel's war cabinet opposed. haaretz.com Several of Prime Minister Netanyahu's actions hint an ulterior motive of delaying a deal. His office denied such allegations, but while Israeli officials assessed that Hamas was close to agreeing to the proposal, Netanyahu started preparing for a military operation in Rafah despite the war cabinet's objection…
(2024-05-08). N.Y. ceasefire protests face violent attacks as celebrities party. peoplesworld.org 
NEW YORK—Near the 68th Street subway station, an anti-Zionist Jewish man in traditional black garb stands with a banner denouncing the state of Israel and its atrocities. Another man, younger and larger, wearing a black velvet kippah, lunges for his sign, attempting to tear it out of his hands. The older man hangs onto the …
(2024-05-08). Iran, Oman Discuss Gaza Truce Efforts. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The foreign ministers of Iran and Oman talked about the latest developments in Gaza, with both emphasizing the necessity of an immediate ceasefire in the enclave which has been suffering from more than seven months of Israeli strikes.
(2024-05-08). Olympic Torchbearers, Join Calls for #CeasefireNow. Help Stop Israel's #GazaGenocide. bdsmovement.net 
(2024-05-08). Students Demanding Divestment: You're On The Right Side Of History. popularresistance.org This reunion comes at an auspicious time, with college campuses erupting all over the country in solidarity with the Palestinian people. Once again, 55 years later, Stanford students are rising up for peace and justice. They have established a "People's University" encampment and they are demanding that Stanford: (1) explicitly condemn Israel's genocide and apartheid; (2) call for an immediate ceasefire, and for Israel and Egypt to allow humanitarian aid into Gaza; and (3) immediately divest from the consumer brands identified by the Palestinian BDS National Committee and all firms in Stanford's investment portfo…
(2024-05-08). Israel Launches Fresh Gaza Strikes As Negotiators Work Towards Truce. latintimes.com Israel struck targets in the Gaza Strip on Wednesday after seizing the main border crossing with Egypt, where negotiators were working to make good on their "last chance" to cement a ceasefire deal.
(2024-05-08). Lasting Truce in Gaza at Hand If West Makes Good on Pledge: Iran. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — A sustainable ceasefire in Gaza will be implemented if the US and other Western governments live up to their promise, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian said.
(2024-05-08). Everything ready for permanent ceasefire in Gaza: Iran FM. muslimmirror.com Tehran : Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian says that a permanent ceasefire in Gaza would be within reach if Western countries led by the US are honest about their promises for ending the Israeli war on the enclave. Amirabdollahian said on Wednesday that the positive response given by the Palestinian resistance movement Hamas to a …
(2024-05-08). Will a Gaza Ceasefire be as "Successful" as the Two-state Solution? globalresearch.ca
(2024-05-08). Friday 5/10: Ceasefire Peace Vigil Banner Drop. indybay.org RIchmond, CA. San Luis Ave & Sacramento Ave, 94804…
(2024-05-08). Hamas & Israeli Negotiators Arrive in Cairo for Ceasefire Talks. telesurenglish.net Since Tuesday, Egypt is hosting delegations from Hamas, Israel, Qatar and the U.S. with the aim of reaching a comprehensive truce in Gaza, Al-Qahera News TV channel reported. | RELATED: | The Israeli delegation included members of the Israeli intelligence agency Mossad and Shin Bet security agency. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu instructed the delegation to "continue to stand firm on the conditions necessary for the r…
(2024-05-08). Every Ceasefire Deal and Prisoner Exchange Hamas Has Offered and Israel Rejected Since October 7th. libya360.wordpress.com Here's Every Ceasefire Deal and Prisoner Exchange Hamas Has Offered Israel Since October 7th… Mehdi Hasan: The Truth about Israel and the Hostages…
amnesty.ca (2024-05-08). Israeli military must guarantee civilians' safety as ground operation gets underway in eastern Rafah 
"In a cruel and inhumane move that already illustrates the disastrous impact of such an operation on civilians, Israeli tanks have launched a ground incursion on the Palestinian side of the Rafah crossing, blocking a crucial lifeline for humanitarian aid for a population already facing famine and the risk of genocide. ⚪ "All states must pressure Israel to immediately halt its ground operations in Rafah and ensure unfettered access for humanitarian aid in line with their obligations to prevent genocide as reiterated by the International Court of Justice on 28 March 2024.
(2024-05-08). Netanyahu's coalition looks safe as even his opponents reject Hamas' cease-fire offer. haaretz.com National Unity ministers and Israel's negotiating team oppose the Gaza terror group's proposal, which differs from the one that Israel accepted in three critical ways — including the fact that Hamas refuses to guarantee the hostages free in the first stage of the deal will be alive…
(2024-05-08). Nothing about Israel's Rafah attack and the cease-fire talks is quite what it seems. haaretz.com Is a cease-fire imminent? How can Israel negotiate for a deal and capture the Rafah crossing at the same time? What are Hamas and Egypt's game plans? Can Netanyahu appease Ben-Gvir without crossing Biden's red lines? Here's how to understand what's going on in Gaza, and whether the war will end soon…
(2024-05-08). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 213: Israel Orders Evacuation Of Rafah. popularresistance.org The Gaza-based Palestinian health ministry announced that the remaining hospitals in the Gaza Strip received 113 Palestinians killed in Israeli strikes since Thursday, May 2, while 142 others arrived wounded. | Meanwhile, local media sources reported that, in the past 24 hours, Israeli forces bombed the Zeitoun neighborhood in Gaza City, as well as a residential apartment in the Samer area. Five bodies have been recovered since Sunday. Israeli forces also killed an unreported number of people in strikes on Beit Lahia in the northern Gaza Strip.
(2024-05-08). Day 215 roundtable: Rafah. electronicintifada.net News report (01: 28); Abubaker Abed reports live from Gaza (23: 33); Dr. Adel Elsharkawy on treating newborns in Gaza (41: 05); Sabiya Ahamed of Palestine Legal and Shahd al-Hadid of Sheffield University talk about university encampments and knowing your legal rights to protest (01: 04: 50); Jon Elmer analyzes latest resistance videos (01: 31: 10); Group discussion (01: 21: 08).
(2024-05-08). The Proverbial Hand Slap of the Fascist Beast. fightbackbetter.com What a perfect metaphor for the state of US affairs — as the US sponsored Israeli genocide shifts into overdrive with the US enabled incursion and bombing in Rafah, the two ruling class parties are gleefully cracking down against the students across the nation — 2000 arrested, 5 shot in the head with rubber bullets, 100s of other injuries including broken bones, contusions, blunt trauma injuries . . . | Our movement is too strong for the US government liking and as the quasi military police move in — in at least Columbia's case with an Israeli connected intelligence unit in command — so…
aljazeera.com (2024-05-07). Text of the Gaza ceasefire proposal approved by Hamas 
Al Jazeera has obtained a copy of the Gaza ceasefire proposal that Hamas said it accepted on Monday. The deal, which was put forward by Egypt and Qatar, would come in three stages that would see an initial halt in the fighting leading to lasting calm and the withdrawal of Israeli troops from the Palestinian territory. | | The proposed agreement would also ensure the release of Israeli captives in Gaza as well as an unspecified number of Palestinians held in Israeli jails. Comment: Just as we predicted, the racist, apartheid Israel is dismissing peace engagement efforts and is immediately continuing its genocidal ethnic-cleansing campaign against the indigenous Palestinian people.
(2024-05-08). Take Action: Urge Olympic Torchbearers To Help Stop Israel's #GazaGenocide. bdsmovement.net 
(2024-05-08). US Halts Bomb Shipment To Israel Over Rafah Concerns. latintimes.com The United States paused a shipment of bombs to Israel last week over fears it would invade the southern Gaza city of Rafah, an official said Tuesday, marking the first time in the conflict that President Joe Biden has squeezed military aid to the key US ally.
(2024-05-08). May 8, 2024. sitrepworld.info 
Amhrán na Leabhar (Song of the Books) Israel Moving Forward With Rafah Ground Offensive, by Tyler Durden Romney Admits Push to Ban TikTok Is Aimed at Censoring News Out of Gaza, by Julia Conley Opposing The War Machine Is Cool Again, And The Empire's Getting Nervous, by Caitlin Johnstone US Gov Again Openly Threatens The ICC — Ryan Cristián (Video) The Israeli genocide is not a political issue, it's a religious one, by Don Hank Netanyahu calls US anti-genocidal academics "anti-Semites" (sic), by Alfredo Jalife-Rahme Full Rafah invasion a 'humanitarian nightmare' — Al Jazeera The Sa…
(2024-05-08). US Delays Arms Supply to Israel Amid Rafah Offensive. telesurenglish.net The United States is delaying arms supply to Israel, a sign of Washington's objection to Israel's offensive on the Rafah city in southern Gaza. | RELATED: | The Biden administration is putting the sale of at least two arms shipments to Israel on hold, The Washington Post reported Tuesday. | It cited a U.S. official as saying that the move was a "shot across the bow" to make it clear to the Israeli side that Washington is seriousl…
(2024-05-08). Communist Party of Israel-Hadash: Netanyahu's fascist government on verge of causing humanitarian disaster in Rafah. mronline.org 
"Israel's fascist government is on the verge of bringing about a humanitarian disaster in Rafah," Hadash and Communist Party of Israel (CPI) says in a common statement on Monday, May 6.
(2024-05-08). Biden endorses Israel's assault on Rafah. wsws.org In a speech on Tuesday, President Joe Biden effectively gave a green light for Israel's onslaught on Rafah, cynically seeking to exploit the Holocaust to justify US support for the Israeli state's genocide of the Palestinians.
(2024-05-08). Israel reopens key Rafah crossing for aid to enter Gaza, as US pauses bomb shipment. scmp.com The Rafah crossing has been a vital conduit for humanitarian aid since the start of the war and is the only place where people can enter and exit.
(2024-05-08). 35 Palestinians killed in Israeli raids on Rafah in past 24 hours. muslimmirror.com GAZA CITY, Palestine : At least 35 Palestinians were killed and 129 others injured as a result of the Israeli intense airstrikes on Rafah, the southern Gaza Strip, in the past 24 hours, a medical source told Anadolu on Wednesday. The medical source also said the Palestinian victims are those who arrived at the Kuwait …
(2024-05-08). US Security Contractor to Take Control of Rafah Crossing. libya360.wordpress.com The Cradle The agreement between the US, Israel, and Egypt calls for the private firm to take control of the crossing after Israel's operation there is over. Israel will grant control of the Rafah border crossing to a private US security company, Haaretz newspaper reported on 8 May. The US, Egypt, and Israel have agreed "that a private American…
(2024-05-08). Friday 5/10: South Bay: Hands Off Rafah! indybay.org De Anza Park, 1150 Lime Dr, Sunnyvale…
(2024-05-08). Hamas responds to Zionist attack on Rafah crossing. workers.org 
Senior Hamas leader Osama Hamdan at Hamas' press conference today, May 7, 2024, issued this statement. In response to the zionist attack on the Rafah crossing, we call on the Arab League and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation to convene an urgent meeting at the level of foreign ministers, to . . . |
(2024-05-08). For displaced Gazans, leaving Rafah is moving from one hell to another. haaretz.com The Israeli army has launched the latest exodus of Gaza residents, who are forced to choose between the ruins of Khan Yunis and a coastal strip without water and sewage infrastructure…
(2024-05-08). US pauses bomb shipment to Israel to signal concerns over Rafah invasion: official. scmp.com The Biden administration has been trying to head off a full-scale assault by the Israelis against Rafah, where hundreds of thousands of Palestinian have sought refuge from combat elsewhere in Gaza.
(2024-05-08). Headlines for May 8, 2024. democracynow.org U.N. Warns Gaza Could Run Out of Fuel & Drinking Water After Israel Seized Rafah Crossing, Biden Withholds 3,500 Bombs from Israel, But U.S. Approves Another $827M for Israel, Families of Israeli Hostages Urge Netanyahu to End War on Gaza, Police Raid Encampments at U. of Illinois & Fashion Institute of Technology, RISD Students Occupy Campus Building, Cousin of Rabbi Meir Kahane Arrested After Driving Into Pro-Palestinian Protest in NYC, Jewish Voice for Peace Criticizes Biden's Antisemitism Speech at U.S. Holocaust Museum, Judge Rejects Mistrial Motion After Stormy Daniels Testifies in Trump Trial, Death…
(2024-05-08). WION, India's premier English-language global broadcaster, takes a stand on Israel's assault on Rafah. gilbertdoctorow.com Events of global importance are rushing at us daily not only in the Russia-NATO confrontation over Ukraine. Developments in and over Gaza are also vying for our attention and are demanding commentary from 'talking heads.' I am not an expert on Israeli and West Asian affairs, though I am deeply immersed in what genuine experts …
(2024-05-08). Hamas Agrees To Gaza Truce As Israel Vows To Move Into Rafah. popularresistance.org Israel dropped leaflets ordering the evacuation of several neighborhoods of eastern Rafah and pounded the area in the southernmost Gaza Strip on Monday. | Israel described its current escalation in Rafah as a "targeted" operation following a rocket attack from Gaza that killed four of its soldiers at a military position near Kerem Shalom, the main commercial crossing along the Gaza-Israel boundary, the previous day. | Palestinians reported "nonstop" bombing and the movement of Israeli tanks across from eastern Rafah overnight Monday.
(2024-05-08). Hands Off Rafah Rally at Stanford. indybay.org Community members provide meals for Stanford student rallies on many nights. On May 7, they cheered as students chanted, "Liberation is our mission, no more war with our tuition."
(2024-05-08). Rafah Invasion: Everything that's happened so far. mondoweiss.net 
Israel began its invasion of Rafah, ordering the evacuation of hundreds of thousands of people. "I do not feel safe in any place in Gaza," Saadi Salem tells Mondoweiss as he attempts to flee Rafah. "The killing is in every corner around the Gaza Strip."
(2024-05-08). Rafah: 'The Scenes of the Nakba are Repeating'. libya360.wordpress.com Ruwaida Kamal Amer and Mahmoud Mushtaha Smoke rises after an Israeli air strike in Rafah, in the southern Gaza Strip, May 7, 2024. (Abed Rahim Khatib/Flash90) With Israeli forces entering Gaza's southernmost city, Palestinians describe their hardships and fears in the Strip's last vanishing refuge. Israel's long-threatened invasion of Rafah has begun. Under cover of intense aerial…
(2024-05-08). Israeli special forces officer dies from wounds sustained in West Bank raid. haaretz.com Israel reopens Kerem Shalom crossing for aid into Gaza ‚ñ Presumed Israeli hostage killed on October 7, body held in Gaza ‚ñ Israel commits to limit Rafah operation, grant control of crossing with Egypt to private U.S. firm ‚ñ Hamas delegation in Cairo for hostage talks ‚ñ Defense Minister Gallant: Rafah operation will not stop until Hamas is eliminated or the first hostage is released…
(2024-05-08). Don't be fooled — Biden is the real antisemite. mondoweiss.net 
Don't be fooled by Joe Biden's recent speech on antisemitism. Biden doesn't care about Jews unless they share his support for Zionism. The rest of us are enemies of the state.
(2024-05-08). 'We are doing this in solidarity with the people of Gaza': a Princeton student explains why he's currently part of a hunger strike. mondoweiss.net 
"We're prepared to starve ourselves on the lawn of the administration building," Princeton divestment activist David Chmielewski tells Mondoweiss. "They're ignoring the urgency of the situation, which is that there's a genocide actively occurring."
(2024-05-08). Veterans Support Students Protesting Genocide In Palestine. popularresistance.org Veterans For Peace applauds the students who are protesting against the US/Israeli genocide in Palestine. These courageous young students are doing the right thing at the right time. | "The students are absolutely right, and they may actually be saving our humanity," said Veterans For Peace president Susan Schnall. "Peace-loving people should applaud them, help them and join them. We are grateful that many people — including veterans — are doing just that. | Nonviolent student encampments on hundreds of college campuses in the U.S. and around the world are providing a light of hope in an otherwise hop…
(2024-05-08). Veterans Support Students Protesting Genocide in Palestine. pressenza.com Veterans For Peace applauds the students who are protesting against the US/Israeli genocide in Palestine. These courageous young students are doing the right thing at the right time. | "The students are absolutely right, and they may actually be saving our humanity," said Veterans For Peace president Susan Schnall. "Peace-loving people should applaud them, help them and join them. We are grateful that many people — including veterans — are doing just that. | Nonviolent student encampments on hundreds of college campuses in the U.S. and around the world are providing a light of hope in an otherwise…
(2024-05-08). Grammy award-winning hip hop artist Macklemore denounces Gaza genocide in viral hit "Hind's Hall" wsws.org "Hind's Hall" gives expression to the mass opposition that has formed to the United States-sponsored genocide underway in Gaza, it takes several well-aimed shots at those politically responsible, in Israel and the U.S.
(2024-05-08). 'Disclose and divest': New encampment established at UNC Asheville. peoplesworld.org 
ASHEVILLE, N.C.—Despite the many violent crackdowns against peaceful encampments across the nation, students at the University of North Carolina Asheville have chosen to take a stand, calling out repression of democratic rights as well as their own university's culpability in the genocide of Palestinians. Beginning at 2 p.m. on May 2, students gathered on campus …
(2024-05-08). Rhode Island School of Design students occupy building, MIT and Harvard threaten protesters with suspension and "involuntary leave" wsws.org A group of RISD students opposing the genocide in Gaza have occupied a campus building, renaming it after Fathi Ghaben, a Palestinian artist who died in Gaza after being denied permission by Israeli authorities to travel abroad for medical treatment.
(2024-05-08). Student encampments protesting Gaza genocide spread across Britain, emergency protest at Downing Street. wsws.org As of writing, 14 sites have been established, at the Universities of Warwick, Bristol, Manchester, Liverpool, Oxford, Cambridge, Sheffield, Leeds, Aberdeen and Edinburgh, at Swansea and Newcastle University and at SOAS and UCL in London.
(2024-05-08). The Distortion of Campus Protests over Gaza. counterpunch.org 
Helicopters have been throbbing overhead for days now. Nights, too. Police are swarming the streets of Broadway, many in riot gear. Police vans, some as big as a city bus, are lined up along side streets and Broadway. Outside the gates of the Columbia University campus, a penned-in group of pro-Israel demonstrators has faced off
(2024-05-08). Students Demanding Divestment: You're on the Right Side of History. scheerpost.com 
By Marjorie Cohn Note: The following are remarks I delivered on Saturday, May 4, 2024 at the 55-year reunion of the Stanford University antiwar movement, in which I participated. On April 3, 1969, an estimated 700 Stanford students voted to occupy the Applied Electronics Laboratory (AEL), where classified research on electronic warfare was being conducted at …
(2024-05-08). Documentary | Automated Apartheid: Walking Through Hebron Smart City. mintpressnews.com 
Mnar Adley takes us along her journey as she crosses through the most heavily armed and surveilled checkpoints in the world where Israel has set up an automated apartheid system to track Palestinian movement.
(2024-05-08). Yemen's Strategic Escalation into the Mediterranean. libya360.wordpress.com Khalil Nasrallah Ansarallah's maritime operations against Israeli-linked shipping just expanded into the Mediterranean Sea, the Eurasian waterway NATO has long considered its own domain, home to Israel's oil and gas platforms, and the site of Washington's new 'aid pier' ploy. In support of Gaza, Yemen's Ansarallah-aligned armed forces executed their first direct operation against Israel on 18 October 2023. That…
(2024-05-08). Opposing The War Machine Is Cool Again, And The Empire's Getting Nervous. caitlinjohnstone.com.au American rapper Macklemore has released a single titled " The s…
(2024-05-08). Why China Has Little Reason To Trust the U.S. covertactionmagazine.com In the last decade xenophobic tropes intended to stoke fear and loathing of Chinese have accelerated ominously in the American mainstream media as many public officials of both parties label China as our "adversary" or even our "enemy." This last formulation is deep cause for growing alarm, especially because many decisions have been made to …
(2024-05-08). Israel's Battle Against Free Speech: The Shuttering of Al Jazeera. dissidentvoice.org "Politics," as the harsh, albeit successful German Chancellor Otto von Bismarck claimed, "is the art of the possible, the attainable — the art of the next best." To that hould be added the stark awareness of being prudent, gingerly wise, appropriately cautious. Mind how you go in avoiding any foolishness on the way. Going after …
(2024-05-08). Tunnels, Weapons and Guerrilla Tactics: How Palestine's Armed Forces Survived. libya360.wordpress.com Rania Khalek was joined by Jon Elmer, a contributing editor at The Electronic Intifada, to discuss the battles, tactics and weapons of the Palestinian resistance groups.
(2024-05-08). The story of a beautiful orphan. electronicintifada.net Doha was rescued from the rubble.
(2024-05-08). Plot to kill Zelensky looks like Western plan. infobrics.org There is no Russian interest in killing Zelensky, since Moscow understands the conflict as a war with NATO with Kiev being only a proxy — regardless of the current president.
(2024-05-08). New report to Congress shows US determined to militarize space. infobrics.org The US is complaining about Russia targeting "commercial" space capabilities, while top-ranking officials in Washington DC are bragging about using those same "commercial" capabilities for military purposes. Analyses I wrote years ago suggested that America has been using private space corporations to enhance its military capabilities. Who in their right mind can blame Moscow for wanting to deny such assets to the US military, which is also bragging about using other advanced technologies (particularly advanced AI) to directly target Russian soldiers?>
(2024-05-08). Egypt and BRICS: Priorities for Engagement. infobrics.org On January 1, 2024, Egypt and four other countries from the Global South became members of BRICS. Egypt had previously joined the BRICS New Development Bank (NDB) in December 2021 with a contribution of $1.2 billion. This represents an important turning point in Egyptian policy. Since the 1970s, Egypt has submitted to the Western economy, which is dominated by the United States. Egypt's membership in BRICS confirms the popularity and support for BRICS among the Global South, which groans from the greed and exploitation of the West. The developing countries seek balanced, win-win partnerships and true opportunitie…
(2024-05-08). BRICS: The Gold Rush Has Gripped the Union. infobrics.org Precious metals, especially gold, are experiencing a significant rally led by the BRICS countries. The bloc aims to use gold to back its future currency as an alternative to the US dollar…
(2024-05-08). Marine Le Pen: Macron wants to deploy soldiers to Ukraine to feed his "ego" infobrics.org French Foreign Legion may have suffered its first casualties in clashes near Chasov Yar.
(2024-05-08). De-Dollarization and BRICS' Ascendancy. infobrics.org The US dollar is facing challenges that demand attention. As nations in the Global South grapple with the risks inherent in relying on a currency subject to the whims of a single nation, the allure of alternatives grows…
(2024-05-08). Israel Shuts Down Al Jazeera Operations In The Country. popularresistance.org Two days after the world commemorated Press Freedom day, Israel ordered the Al Jazeera media network to be shut down, calling it a "threat to national security" on Sunday, May 5. | Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's cabinet unanimously voted to shut down Al Jazeera's operations almost a month after the Israeli parliament had passed legislation which had given the government the right to shut down any foreign media channel in the country in the name of protecting national security. | Israel had earlier accused Al Jazeera of colluding with Hamas and had also claimed it participated in the October 7 attacks.
(2024-05-08). Netanyahu and his gang prefer dead hostages to happy leftists. haaretz.com Seven months into the war, the only glue holding the members of this Israeli cult together remains a fathomless hatred for anything they see as 'leftist'…
(2024-05-08). Israeli defense giant IAI unwittingly reveals its largest foreign customer. haaretz.com It turns out that India accounted for a quarter of Israel Aerospace Industries' export revenues last year. Details on Azerbaijan and Morocco are also revealed in the Israeli company's annual report…
(2024-05-08). CPJ calls for investigation into Israeli shooting at 2 Al-Araby TV journalists in West Bank. theguardian.com 
(2024-05-08). Israel's war on Gaza: At least 49 bodies found in new mass grave at al-Shifa hospital. middleeasteye.net 
Israel's war on Gaza: At least 49 bodies found in new mass grave at al-Shifa hospital | Gaza media office says more than 520 bodies have now been found in seven mass graves at al-Shifa, Nasser and Kamal Adwan hospitals | | Civil defence teams in Gaza are pictured after discovering a third mass grave i…
(2024-05-08). Mitt Romney says Congress supports banning TikTok for Israel. mronline.org 
Antony Blinken says Israel is losing the PR war because of social media.
(2024-05-08). Why impact of Israel-Gaza war has become harder to document. CPJ Staff 
(2024-05-08). Negev: Israel carries out largest demolition of Palestinian homes in years. middleeasteye.net 
Negev: Israel carries out largest demolition of Palestinian homes in years | Bulldozers destroyed 47 homes belonging to the same family, including people who helped Israelis during 7 October attacks | | Israeli bulldozers, backed by Israeli police, demolish Palestinian homes near the Umm Butin v…
(2024-05-08). Jewish leaders say student encampment anti-Semitism accusations are false. peoplesworld.org 
ARCATA, Calif.—Local Jewish leaders, including two rabbis and a synagogue president, issued a statement May 3 denying that the recent demonstration at Cal Poly Humboldt against the Israeli war on Gaza was anti-Semitic. The statement was a response to a press release by Senate President pro Tempore Mike McGuire (D-North Coast) and Assembly Speaker pro …
(2024-05-08). Iran Has No Proxies in Region: UN Envoy. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Iranian ambassador to the United Nations dismissed the Israeli regime's accusation that proxies operate under Iran's directive in the region, saying such allegations are made to obscure and justify the Zionist regime's acts of aggression and destabilizing measures.
(2024-05-08). Meet Students at 4 Colleges Where Gaza Protests Win Concessions, Incl. Considering Israel Divestment. democracynow.org 
As students around the country set up Gaza solidarity encampments on their campuses, many universities have called in police who have arrested students and dismantled the sites. But students at a number of colleges have managed to negotiate agreements where administrators have acceded to some of their demands, including considering divestment from Israel. We speak with four students who have been involved in pro-Palestine protests on campuses at Middlebury College in Vermont, Evergreen College in Washington state, Brown University in Rhode Island and Rutgers in New Jersey. | "Being an American complicit in…
(2024-05-08). Eurovision kicked off with pop and protests as the war in Gaza casts a shadow. haaretz.com Performers took the stage in the first of two semifinals in Malmo. Security is tight in the Swedish city, which expects an influx of some 100,000 Eurovision fans, along with tens of thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters…
(2024-05-08). Journalist casualties in the Israel-Gaza war. cpj.org Editor's notes: The list below is CPJ's most recent and preliminary account of journalist deaths in the war. Our database will not include all of these casualties until we have completed further investigations into the circumstances surrounding them. For more information, read our FAQ. The Israel-Gaza war has taken a severe toll on journalists since…
(2024-05-08). Palestinian journalist Rula Hassanein charged with incitement for social media posts. cpj.org New York, May 8, 2024 — The Committee to Protect Journalists on Wednesday urged Israeli authorities to release Palestinian freelance journalist Rula Hassanein on humanitarian grounds as her health and that of her infant daughter had deteriorated since Hassanein's March arrest over her social media posts. On March 19, Israeli military forces arrested Hassanein, who…
(2024-05-08). The world is rising up in support of Palestine — and against US hegemony. geopoliticaleconomy.com 
The quest for a liberated Palestine has ignited and politicized millions of people around the world, who are protesting not only Israel's brutal oppression but also US dominance.
(2024-05-08). Attacks, arrests, threats, censorship: The high risks of reporting the Israel-Gaza war. cpj.org Since the Israel-Gaza war began on October 7, journalists and media across the region have faced a hostile environment that has made reporting on the war exceptionally challenging. In addition to documenting the growing tally of journalists killed and injured, CPJ's research has found multiple kinds of incidents of journalists being targeted while carrying out…
(2024-05-08). US politicians threaten to invade Int'l Criminal Court if Israel faces war crimes charges. geopoliticaleconomy.com 
US Senators sent a letter to the International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutor, threatening to impose sanctions and even invade the Hague if it issues arrest warrants for Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The Biden administration is also pressuring the ICC not to charge Israeli officials over their war crimes in Gaza.
(2024-05-08). United Airlines extends suspension of Israel flights till end of May, leaving El-Al sole carrier to U.S. haaretz.com The airline previously suspended operations until May 9. It has notified travel agencies that flights will be cancelled through May 31…
(2024-05-08). Iraqi Resistance Strikes Israeli Position in Retaliatory Attack. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Islamic Resistance in Iraq has conducted a fresh retaliatory strike on an Israeli position in occupied territories, following previous attacks in response to the ongoing war in Gaza, the group announced Tuesday.
(2024-05-08). Israel-Gaza war: 49 bodies found at 'third mass grave' at al-Shifa hospital, Palestinian officials say. scmp.com So far, 520 bodies have been recovered from seven mass graves found at three different hospitals across Gaza in recent weeks, Gaza's Civil Defence agency said.
(2024-05-08). UK Muslim group issues 18 'demands' for Labour to win back trust lost over Gaza. middleeasteye.net 
UK Muslim group issues 18 'demands' for Labour to win back trust lost over Gaza | The opposition party's reaction to the war is costing it support amongst a constituency that has traditionally backed it | | Starmer's backing for Israel's war on Gaza has cost him support, especially amon…
(2024-05-08). "A New Sense of World-Building": Inside the Student Movement for Gaza. theintercept.com Evergreen State College, in Olympia, Washington, reached a deal with students to work toward divesting from "companies that profit from gross human rights violations and/or the occupation of Palestinian territories." It is one of the few schools to reach deals with students protesting Israel's war on Gaza as This week on Intercepted, we bring y…
(2024-05-08). Israel-shaped Schnitzel sparks a squabble by annexing Gaza and the West Bank. haaretz.com An Israel-shaped schnitzel for Independence Day has garnered criticism for nonchalantly ignoring the Palestinian territories. The company joins the trend of incorporating Israeli patriotism into marketing strategy, ramped up by businesses after October 7…
(2024-05-08). Biden Slams 'Ferocious' Rise In Anti-Semitism Amid Gaza Protests. latintimes.com US President Joe Biden condemned a "ferocious surge" in anti-Semitism on Tuesday, in a Holocaust memorial speech that came at a fraught moment in Israel's war in Gaza and with protests roiling American universities.
(2024-05-08). Iran Abhors Israel's Blocking of Relief Aid into Gaza. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi denounced the Israeli regime's deliberate prevention of medical and relief aid supplies from being delivered into Gaza, calling on the international community and the "awakened human consciences" to help Palestinians.
(2024-05-08). 60+ Journalism Profs Demand Investigation into Controversial NYT Article Alleging Mass Rape on Oct. 7. democracynow.org 
A group of more than 60 journalism professors has written to The New York Times calling on the paper to commission an independent review of its report that members of Hamas committed widespread sexual violence on October 7. Numerous media outlets, as well as some of the paper's own staff, have raised questions about the December 28 article headlined "Screams Without Words," reported in part by a freelance Israeli journalist who had liked multiple posts on social media advocating for violence against Palestinians. The Times has even published subsequent reporting undercutting some of the key elem…
(2024-05-08). Israeli justice minister: Most of what I know about the war is from Al Jazeera. haaretz.com According to Israel Hayom, right-wing judicial coup architect Yariv Levin told the hostages' families that he watches the Qatari station, which the government recently shuttered in Israel…
(2024-05-08). Rescue Teams Uncover Mass Graves at Al Shifa Hospital in Gaza. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Following a 14-day siege by Israeli forces in March, rescue teams at Al Shifa, Gaza's largest medical facility, have begun excavating the complex's courtyard, unearthing at least 33 bodies from two mass graves.
(2024-05-08). Richard Beck: Bidenism Abroad. newleftreview.org Panoramic survey of US foreign policy as Washington attempts to maintain its global hegemony in conditions of faltering growth. Containing China, confronting Russia, driving decarbonization: each of Biden's stated aims has been beset by insoluble contradictions from the outset, Richard Beck argues, now compounded by Israel's punitive war on Gaza.
(2024-05-08). Israel's Battle Against Free Speech: The Shuttering of Al Jazeera. globalresearch.ca
(2024-05-08). Nakba Exhibition Opens Despite Resistance from the City of Munich. pressenza.com On May 7, the exhibition "Nakba — Flight and Expulsion of Palestinians in 1948" will be opened at the Schwabing Citizen Center Seidl-Villa after months of negotiations, despite strong reservations from the city. The organizers are the Jewish-Palestinian Dialogue Group Munich, the "Women in Black," and Salam Shalom, the working group for Palestine-Israel. The opening speech will be delivered by the renowned Berlin-based antisemitism researcher Prof. Wolfgang Benz. | Although the exhibition has been shown for years in numerous German cities and also at several Evangelical Church Assemblies, receiving much prai…
(2024-05-08). Israel and the occupied territories: Key Facts and Figures from 7 October 2023 to 31 April 2024. icrc.org
(2024-05-08). European Student Protests Spread over Gaza War. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Student protests demanding universities sever ties with Israel over the Gaza war have spread across Europe, igniting clashes and arrests as new demonstrations arise in several countries.
(2024-05-08). Over 52% of Venezuelans Prefer Nicolás Maduro. orinocotribune.com 
A public opinion survey carried out by the Ideadatos opinioin analysis company indicates that the presidential candidate of the Simón Bolívar Great Patriotic Pole (GPPSB), Nicolás Maduro, is the preferred candidate of 52.7% of Venezuela's population. This figure is more than double that of the opposition candidate with the highest level of support (18.7%), Edmundo González Urritia. | Still further back, in terms of voter preference, are Daniel Ceballos with 4.9%, Claudio Fermín with 2.5%, Javier Bertucci with 2.4%, Antonio Ecarri with 2.3%, Benjamin Rausseo with 1.8%, José Brito with 0.6%, Luis Eduardo Martínez w…
(2024-05-08). El Aissami Corruption Ring Financed Anti-Chavista Media. orinocotribune.com This Tuesday, at a press conference, Attorney General Tarek William Saab shared new revelations from the ongoing investigation related to the PDVSA-crypto corruption plot. In this case, Tareck El Aissami and Joselit Ramírez were found to have used public funds to finance operations linked to opposition media outlets. | In his testimony, Samark López spoke of a slanderous media campaign mounted against several officials of Nicolás Maduro's government. Public funds were used to pay journalists and some anti-Chavista figures based abroad who were responsible for spreading false information and attacking the presiden…
(2024-05-08). Tell Senate To Reject Bill Endangering Pro-Palestinian Nonprofits. popularresistance.org Take urgent action NOW. Tell your U.S. senator to oppose H.R.6408 and S.4136, Orwellian bills that would authorize a single official in the Treasury Department to strip any nonprofit organizations of their tax-exempt status without any accountability, justification, or due process. This bill was meant to target pro-Palestinian charities and nonprofit organizations and could be easily weaponized to target any nonprofit organization the President finds objectionable. No American organization should be stripped of its legal status because of politics or anti-Palestinian bigotry masked as national security.
(2024-05-08). A Parent's Revolt. scheerpost.com 
(2024-05-08). NASA and Boeing to Launch Starliner Crewed Mission. telesurenglish.net NASA and Boeing are targeting no earlier than May 10 for launch of the first crewed mission of Starliner spacecraft, after Monday's launch attempt was scrubbed due to technical issues. | RELATED: | The spacecraft was scheduled to launch on a United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket at 10: 34 p.m. Eastern Time Monday from Space Launch Complex-41 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in the U.S. state of Florida. | The flight te…
(2024-05-08). Bahamas Recognizes Palestine as State. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, the Bahamas Foreign Affairs Ministry announced that its country decided to formally recognize Palestine as a State. | RELATED: | "The Government of The Bahamas believes that recognition of the State of Palestine strongly demonstrates The Bahamas' commitment to the principles espoused in the Charter of the United Nations and to the right of self-determination of peoples as articulated in the International Covenant on Civi…
(2024-05-08). AU: Strategy Launched to Combat Desertification. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, the African Union (AU) launched a strategy to combat desertification on the continent for the next 10 years. | Related: | Josefa Leonel Correia Sacko, commissioner for agriculture, rural development, blue economy and sustainable environment at the African Union Commission, said in Nairobi, the capital of Kenya, that the new AU strategy of the Great Green Wall Initiative provide…
(2024-05-08). TikTok Sues US Government to Block Potential Ban. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, TikTok and its Chinese parent company ByteDance filed a legal challenge against the U.S. government over a law forcing ByteDance to sell off the ultra-popular app or face a nationwide ban in the country. | RELATED: | U.S. President Joe Biden signed a TikTok ban bill into law last month after it was passed by both houses of U.S. Congress. | "Congress has taken the unprecedented step of expressly singling out and banning TikTok: a…
(2024-05-08). Cuban President and Dmitri Medvedev Hold Meeting in Moscow. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, during his official visit to Russia, Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel met with Dmitri Medvedev, the deputy Chairman of the Security Council of the Russian Federation. | RELATED: | In their meeting, the Cuban leader commented on the historical significance of Russian President Vladimir Putin's inauguration ceremony that took place on Tuesday. | "Putin's overwhelming victory is a lesson to the worl…
(2024-05-08). DR: Evil Intentions Against Elections says Senate President. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, the president of the Senate of the Dominican Republic, Ricardo de los Santos, said that there is an "unhealthy intention" to discredit the general elections on 19 May, when the new president of the country will be elected until 2028. | Related: | De los Santos urged the majority opposition parties to be more responsible with their statements, reported Diario Libre. | The senator said that the attacks were due to the resul…
(2024-05-08). President Maduro to Deliver Resources to 4500 Communal Circuits. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, Venezuelan President announced the provision of funding for the implementation of development projects prioritized by the population through the Popular Consultation of April 21st. | RELATED: | "Tomorrow we will hold a very important event with the 4,500 communal circuits to deliver the resources for them to start the projects," Maduro said, adding that addressing the population's needs is a priority o…
(2024-05-08). Brazil: Guaiba River Overflow Keeps Porto Alegre Flooded. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, the Porto Alegre city council announced that the water level of the Guaiba River began to decrease in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, where floods have caused 96 deaths and 130 people are missing so far. | RELATED: | The water level dropped to 5.12 meters, which means it decreased by 15 centimeters compared to Tuesday. However, this level still exceeds the 3-meter mark at which the Guaiba River overflows a…
(2024-05-08). Canadian Mining Company to Explore in the Ecuadorian Amazon. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, the Ecuadorian National Mining Company (ENAMI) announced a commercial agreement with the Canadian company Solaris Resources to explore 39,734 hectares in the Amazon jungle where it estimates that there is "great mining potential." | RELATED: | "The mining sector is moving and we are trying to recover the dynamism it had until recently," Mining Vice Minister Diego Ocampo said during the signing of the ENAMI-Solaris strategic allianc…
(2024-05-08). Mistrial: Abu Ghraib Survivors Detail Torture in Case Against U.S. Military Contractor. democracynow.org 
A historic case against U.S. military contractor CACI brought by three Iraqi survivors of torture at the notorious Abu Ghraib prison in Iraq ended in mistrial in Virginia last week after the jury failed to reach a unanimous verdict. The lawsuit against CACI — which was hired to provide interrogation services at Abu Ghraib — was first filed by the Center for Constitutional Rights in 2008. Since then, CACI repeatedly attempted to have the case dismissed. Plaintiffs Suhail Al Shimari, Asa'ad Zuba'e and Salah Al-Ejaili had accused CACI of conspiring to commit war crimes at Abu Ghraib. The thre…
(2024-05-08). Mexico: Letter of concern from international organisations about the delegitimisation of the Frayba HRC. fidh.org In an open letter, 10 organisations, including the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT), in the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, express concern about the accusations, the delegitimisation and stigmatisation of the Fray Bartolomé de las Casas Human Rights Centre (Frayba) and call for public recognition of the fundamental work carried out by human rights organisations and defenders in (…) | – |
(2024-05-08). Turkish Parliament speaker pays official visit to Cuba. plenglish.com Havana, May 8 (Prensa Latina) Numan Kurtulmu≈ü, speaker of the Grand National Assembly (Parliament) of Türkiye, arrived in Cuba on Wednesday for an official visit at an invitation of his counterpart, Esteban Lazo.
(2024-05-08). Cholera outbreak worsens crisis in Kenya due to flooding. plenglish.com Nairobi, May 8 (Prensa Latina) Given the critical humanitarian and health situation generated by the downpours that flood areas of this capital and other localities, Kenyans today fear the spread of a cholera epidemic that has dozens of cases, according to official figures.
(2024-05-08). Censorship of TeleSUR is criticized in Argentina. plenglish.com Buenos Aires, May 8 (Prensa Latina) The Argentine representation of the Network of Intellectuals and Artists in Defense of Humanity on Wednesday criticized the decision by the Government of President Javier Milei to eliminate the signal of the multi-state TeleSUR channel from the Open Digital Television in this country.
(2024-05-08). German Federal Prime Minister to visit Sweden with Ukraine on agenda. plenglish.com Berlin, May 8 (Prensa Latina) German Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz will visit Sweden on the 13th and 14th to address security issues, support for Ukraine and other issues, cabinet spokesman Steffen Hebestreit declared today.
(2024-05-08). Cuban Parliament president meets with counterpart from Türkiye. plenglish.com/feed/ Havana, May 8 (Prensa Latina) The president of the National People's Power Assembly (Parliament) of Cuba, Esteban Lazo, met on Wednesday with the speaker of the Grand National Assembly of Türkiye, Numan Kurtulmu≈ü, who is on an official visit to Havana.
(2024-05-08). Italian Prime Minister spoke with NATO Secretary General. plenglish.com Rome, May 8 (Prensa Latina) The Prime Minister of Italy, Giorgia Meloni, held today in this capital a contact with the Secretary General of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), Jens Stoltenberg, with whom she addressed issues on regional security .
(2024-05-08). Cuba has a lot to share in the fight against HIV, UNAIDS says. plenglish.com Havana, May 8 (Prensa Latina) Cuba has a lot to share with the world in the fight against HIV, ranging from the importance of having a strong healthcare system to its international solidarity, UNAIDS Executive Director Winnie Byanyima said.
(2024-05-08). President of Angola with intense agenda in the US. plenglish.com Luanda, May 8 (Prensa Latina) The president of Angola, Joà£o Lourenàßo, kept an agenda full of meetings outside of his participation in the United States-Africa Business Summit, in Dallas, Texas, the Angolan Presidency reported today.
(2024-05-08). Cuban singer Liuba María Hevia to perform in Chile. plenglish.com Santiago, Chile, May 8 (Prensa Latina) Cuban singer songwriter Liuba María Hevia will perform at the Radio Universidad de Chile's concert hall on June 18, more than three decades after her first visit to this country.
(2024-05-08). Petro affirmed a maneuvering against him of a soft coup. plenglish.com Bogotá, May 8 (Prensa Latina) The president of Colombia, Gustavo Petro, described today as the beginning of a soft coup against him the presentation of a presentation questioning the financing of his electoral campaign held in 2022.
(2024-05-08). Guatemalan social sectors support President Bernardo Arévalo. plenglish.com After a provisional protection granted by the Constitutional Court to Porras, in response to an appeal filed by her, a group of people expressed their support for the Government's measure to remove her from her post. | Last Sunday night, the president announced on television an initiative to reform the Organic Law of the Public Ministry and be able to dismiss the minister, before presenting it personally to Congress on Monday. | Porras, who appeared before the high court before the measure was announced, pointed out at a press conference on Tuesday that the president's actions violate the Constitution. | The sec…
(2024-05-08). 10 of America's 20 Top Public Charities Are Donor-Advised Funds. inequality.org
(2024-05-08). Students at UC Davis Launch Gaza Solidarity Encampment. indybay.org On May 6, students at UC Davis launched an encampment on campus in solidarity with the people of Gaza. Students have issued a set of demands, and are requesting support at the encampment.
(2024-05-08). "KAYAKTIVISTS" Paddle Against Chevron. indybay.org Kayaks confront oil tankers…
(2024-05-08). GW President Calls for End to Protest; Students Vow to Continue. indybay.org Student protest leaders at George Washington University (GW) held an afternoon news conference today in the aftermath of an email letter sent out yesterday to the GW community from President Ellen M. Granberg regarding the ongoing campus encampment for Gaza protest.
(2024-05-08). Student encampments are the laboratory of our future. indybay.org Importantly, in the case of this student movement, it should not be lost on anyone that part of the reason it has been so easily attacked by ill-intentioned critics and demonized in the media and elsewhere is because it is largely composed of and led by people of color. Until we see racism through the prism of power, we will never fully get it.
(2024-05-08). Saturday 6/22: 2024 Liberation Paddle Out. indybay.org Cowell Beach, Beach Street, Santa Cruz…
(2024-05-08). Saturday 5/11: VIGIL for Shireen Abu Akleh & All Journalists Killed in Palestine. indybay.org Ferry Building (Harry Bridges Plaza), San Francisco…
(2024-05-08). Food Empowerment Project Embraces Shared Leadership to Advance Justice and Equality. indybay.org The new collective organizational model streamlines communication, nurtures creativity and drives more impactful initiatives…
(2024-05-08). AHA Statement on 2024 Campus Protests. indybay.org Approved by AHA Council, May 2024…
(2024-05-08). Tuesday 5/28: National Day of Forest-Climate Action. indybay.org Multiple Locations…
(2024-05-08). Thursday 5/9: Learn about Local Elementary Schools in Haight area. indybay.org Join us in person Park Branch Library, 1833 Page Street (between Cole and Shrader) • Or you can join us on line via the Zoom • Meeting ID: 970 0198 5280 Passcode: 333544. Or copy from our website. • Zoom also provides telephone numbers. These are not toll-free numbers.
(2024-05-08). Scenes from the Atlanta Forest: Warrant Canary Expired. indybay.org It has been more than 3 months (at time of writing, 95 days) since the canary was updated.
(2024-05-08). "Arcadia" – Interview with Director Chloe Xtina on Plans to Film "Arcadia" in Santa Cruz. indybay.org Chloe Xtina is a Sundance Ignite x Adobe fellow and she'll be shooting her third short film in Santa Cruz in mid-May. "Arcadia" is the story of a young woman's "sexual awakening infused with the precarity of climate collapse."
(2024-05-08). Sunday 5/19: Anti-Chevron Day! indybay.org Unity Park, 1605 Ohio Ave, Richmond…
(2024-05-08). Monday 5/13: Commemorate Al Nakba. indybay.org City Hall, 333 90th St, Daly City…
(2024-05-08). Thursday 5/9: Ohlone College Walk Out. indybay.org Ohlone Way (near the Student Store), Ohlone College, Fremont…
(2024-05-08). Tuesday 5/7: Justice 4 Alan Blueford. indybay.org Oakland City Hall, Oscar Grant Plaza, 14th & Broadway, Oakland, CA…
(2024-05-08). Wednesday 5/8: Defend Berkeley Schools (rally). indybay.org Old City Hall, 2134 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Berkeley CA 94703…
(2024-05-08). Tuesday 5/7: Walk Out for Palestine at Diablo Valley College. indybay.org Diablo Valley College in the Commons, 321 Golf Club Rd, Pleasant Hill…
(2024-05-08). Saturday 5/25: Soupstock 2024. indybay.org Duck Pond Stage, San Lorenzo Park, 137 Dakota Ave, Santa Cruz…
(2024-05-08). Carpenters Union Opposes Contractor Bidding on UC Santa Cruz Housing Project. indybay.org On May 3, members of Carpenters Union Local 505 distributed information at the base of the UC Santa Cruz campus about W.E. O'Neil Construction Co., which is bidding on the 17-acre Family Student Housing development proposal slated for the East Meadow. The union is currently appealing UC Santa Cruz's refusal to disqualify W.E. O'Neil for the construction project, claiming the company falsified the bid. "W.E. O'Neil attempted to hide the fact that a worker was killed by electrocution on a recent Los Angeles project through failed safety practices," said Doug Chesshire of Carpenters Union Local 505 in an April press…
(2024-05-08). Saturday 6/22: "Searching For Kapwa" Film Screening And Discussion. indybay.org Oakland Asian Cultural Center auditorium.
(2024-05-08). Automated Apartheid: Walking Through Hebron Smart City. libya360.wordpress.com Mnar Adley A silent sentinel watches over every corner in the bustling streets of Hebron, the largest city in the West Bank, where the ancient echoes of history collide with the modern hum of daily life. This sentinel is not a person but a network of surveillance technology known ominously as the "Hebron Smart City."…
(2024-05-08). Ukraine's fight for freedom: A socialist case for solidarity and self‚Äëdetermination. links.org.au 
Paul Le Blanc offers a socialist perspective on the Russia-Ukraine war, arguing for solidarity with Ukraine's fight for self-determination while opposing the imperialist agendas of both Russia and Western powers.
(2024-05-08). Europe Braces for the Next Ukraine. fpif.org If Donald Trump wins the U.S. presidential election in November, all sorts of hell will break loose. Mexico will face a huge border crisis. China will be hit with a new wave of tariffs. Ukraine will begin preparing itself for abandonment. | And Milorad Dodik will tear apart Bosnia. | Perhaps you've never heard of Milorad Dodik. He is the leader of Republika Srpska, the predominantly ethnic Serbian entity inside Bosnia. For years, he has threatened to declare his enclave an independent state. In December,
(2024-05-08). Russia Bans U.S.-Funded Rights Group Freedom House. themoscowtimes.com Russia's Prosecutor General said the rights group had called for "comprehensive assistance for Ukraine to defeat Russia" and had "discredited" the military.
(2024-05-08). Lithuania Ready to Send Troops to Ukraine, PM Says. themoscowtimes.com Lithuania, an EU and NATO member, had previously proposed sending its troops to Ukraine for training purposes.
(2024-05-08). Ukraine says Russian operatives dominating on TikTok as information war rages. scmp.com As Russia leverages its advantage in ammunition and manpower to exploit Ukraine's dwindling stocks of weaponry, it has also increasingly embraced TikTok as part of its parallel information war.
(2024-05-08). Ukraine SitRep: Eating the seed corn—Intervention threats and responses. mronline.org 
Dima of the Military Summary Channel and others have mentioned that the Ukrainian army has deployed its police and military cadets to the front line.
(2024-05-08). Moscow City Assembly Unseats Exiled Anti-War Deputy. themoscowtimes.com Yevgeny Stupin was among the signatories of a letter that condemned Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
(2024-05-08). Ukraine war: Kyiv lawmakers back bill allowing prisoners to join army amid manpower shortage, fresh Russian advances. scmp.com Long-opposed to the measure and having criticised Moscow's mobilisation of prisoners to fill its ranks, Kyiv has recently U-turned amid fresh Russian advances on the battlefield.
(2024-05-08). BlackRock and others form a group to try to pressure Ukraine to start repaying its debts. expose-news.com
(2024-05-08). NATO's entry into the Ukrainian war? pressenza.com The war in Ukraine would have meant a return to the Cold War between Russia and the USA and a return to the Doctrine of Containment, the foundations of which were laid out by George F. Kennan in his essay ´The sources of Soviet behavior ª, published in the journal Foreign Affairs in 1947 and whose main ideas are summarized in the quote ´Soviet power is impervious to the logic of reason but very sensitive to the logic of force ª. | This would include the entry of Finland and Sweden into NATO military structures and the increase of military forces with 4 new battalions deployed on the European…
(2024-05-08). Joy Neumeyer: Moscow's Story. newleftreview.org Joy Neumeyer on Jade McGlynn, Memory Makers and Russia's War. Twin studies, scholarly and less so, of the uses of the past in Putin's war for Ukraine.
(2024-05-08). Ukraine Warns of Widespread Power Outages After Russian Strikes on Energy Sites. themoscowtimes.com "There may be power cuts for household and industrial consumers across Ukraine," the state-owned Ukrenergo energy operator said.
(2024-05-08). Ukraine War "Spins Out of Control": Putin Is Letting It Get Too Late to Turn Aside from Nuclear Armageddon. globalresearch.ca
(2024-05-08). Death Toll From Ukrainian Drone Attack on Russia's Belgorod Climbs to 8. themoscowtimes.com "Another civilian has died from the drone attack in the Borisovsky district on May 6," Belgorod regional authorities said.
(2024-05-08). NATO's Entry Into the Ukraine War? globalresearch.ca
(2024-05-08). Russia Says Captured 2 More Villages in Eastern Ukraine. themoscowtimes.com The Russian army said it "liberated the village of Kyslivka in the Kharkiv region" and "Novokalynove in the Donetsk People's Republic."
(2024-05-08). Europa retira título a campeón de Kung Fu por solidarizarse con Palestina. radiohc.cu La Habana, 8 may (RHC).- La Unión Europea decidió retirarle el título de campeón mundial de Kung Fu a Najm Al-Din Akioz por levantar la bandera de Palestina durante la ceremonia de premiación.
(2024-05-08). Ponomariov se escapa en Torneo Capablanca de Ajedrez. radiohc.cu La Habana, 8 may (JIT).- El ucraniano Ruslan Ponomariov firmó el único triunfo de la quinta ronda en el grupo élite del 57 Torneo Internacional de Ajedrez Capablanca in Memoriam para encarar con mayor ventaja la recta final hacia el trono.
(2024-05-08). Mother's Day a reminder of families affected by US immigrant detention. splcenter.org
(2024-05-08). Now It Really Hurts. smoothiex12.blogspot.com
(2024-05-08). Was Difficult To Imagine Otherwise. smoothiex12.blogspot.com
(2024-05-08). US police have arrested over 2,500 anti-war protesters in less than 3 weeks. wsws.org Politically backed by Joe Biden and both big business parties, US police and campus security forces continue to harass, assault and imprison peaceful anti-war students, faculty and supporters.
(2024-05-08). Police besiege Berlin's Free University and attack peaceful pro-Palestinian protest camp. wsws.org If such events had taken place in a country like Russia, China or Iran, there would be a massive campaign in the Western media about the dictatorial behaviour of these regimes.
(2024-05-08). Social Security and Medicare trustees' reports trigger new calls to cut workers' benefits. wsws.org The annual reports for 2024 released Monday by the trustees of the Social Security and Medicare Trust Funds have become the signal for renewed demands for cuts in retirement and healthcare benefits, which tens of millions of Americans depend on.
(2024-05-08). Australia: Police shoot dead 16-year-old accused of extremist stabbing. wsws.org The murky stabbing incident, like another a few weeks ago, was immediately seized on to whip up an atmosphere of fear and hysteria over purported terrorist threats.
(2024-05-08). Social Security and Medicare trustees' reports trigger new calls to cut workers' benefits. wsws.org The annual reports for 2024 released Monday by the trustees of the Social Security and Medicare Trust Funds have become the signal for renewed demands for cuts in retirement and healthcare benefits on which tens of millions of Americans depend.
(2024-05-08). As it cracks down on student anti-war encampments, NYPD claims to represent New York. wsws.org Democratic Mayor Eric Adams' NYPD has embarked on an authoritarian campaign, challenging its subordination to civil power and moving to criminalize dissent.
(2024-05-08). University of Chicago sends police to destroy protest encampment. wsws.org The University of Chicago sent riot police to attack and break up the student protest encampment. Students have been threatened with suspension and eviction from campus housing if they continue to protest.
(2024-05-08). Australian central bank signals no let-up on interest rates. wsws.org The Reserve Bank of Australia statement outlining the decision made clear wages are the target, even though they have nothing to do with price hikes.
(2024-05-08). European Union to step up electric vehicles war. wsws.org The continuing refrain in both the US and Europe is that Chinese manufacturing is massively state-subsidised, and this contravenes the "rules-based" order on international trade.
(2024-05-08). Stellantis Warren Stamping workers approve strike over health and safety. wsws.org The strike vote at Warren Stamping, a critical components plant, comes as anger is seething among rank-and-file workers over layoffs and a host of issues.
(2024-05-08). CWU's Martin Walsh caught in a lie over support for Royal Mail ending six-day letter delivery. wsws.org During his one-minute video Walsh never challenged—or even referred to—his recent statement in support of a reduced Universal Service Obligation. His PR stunt will only reinforce the widespread view that nothing CWU officials say can be trusted.
(2024-05-08). Hal Ashby's The Last Detail: "Imprisoned" by the US Navy, two sailors escort a young seaman to the brig. wsws.org As a US Navy ensign prepares to meet his fate, two older sailors try to give the young victim of the system a taste of the life he will be losing out on.
(2024-05-08). Wayne State University faculty members say: "Hands off students!" wsws.org Faculty vow not to "stay silent," but denounce the use of state power to repress free speech and impose mass arrests on protesting students in Detroit and nationally.
(2024-05-08). Unfurling Love from the Window. progressive.org A banner and a name remind student protesters for whom they are fighting.
(2024-05-08). The economy needs radical change. liberationnews.org 
In a system based on labor exploitation, a "good" economy does not automatically mean better conditions for workers in either an absolute or relative sense.
(2024-05-08). MLB's Latino of the Night: Andy Ibáñez's perfect outing is enough to push Tigers past the Guardians. latintimes.com It was just the second time in his MLB career that Ibáñez connected multiple home runs in a single game…
(2024-05-08). A piece of Lionel Messi's history, even if it's just a piece of paper, could be yours—if you have the money>. latintimes.com Last December, a set of six game-worn jerseys used by Messi in the 2022 World Cup sold for $7.8 million…
(2024-05-08). Poll Shows young adults rejecting job offers in states with tough abortion laws such as Florida, Texas. latintimes.com
(2024-05-08). Kendall Jenner and Bad Bunny together in New York City: rekindle or a final 'adiós'. latintimes.com Kendall Jenner and Bad Bunny caught together in New York City after the Met Gala: Rekindle or Say a Final Goodbye?>
(2024-05-08). Biden administration set to reveal asylum change that will allow for quicker rejections. latintimes.com The rule could be published as soon as Thursday, according to Axios…
(2024-05-08). Poll Shows young adults rejecting job offers in states with tough abortion laws such as Florida, Texas. latintimes.com A study by Generation Lab shows that half would not live in those states if given the choice…
(2024-05-08). USS Miami Honors Gloria Estefan: Navy names nuclear submarine after iconic Cuban-American artist. latintimes.com The U.S. Navy announced a new nuclear submarine, the second USS MIAMI, with Gloria Estefan as 'madrina'
(2024-05-08). Arkansas, Iowa among six states suing Biden administration rule that expands protections for LGBTQ students. latintimes.com Other states such as Texas and Florida have already challenged the federal government's decision on court…
(2024-05-08). China's Xi In Serbia For Talks To Boost Economic Ties. latintimes.com Chinese President Xi Jinping will hold talks with his Serbian counterpart in Belgrade on Wednesday, as Beijing seeks to deepen its political and economic ties with friendlier countries in Europe.
(2024-05-08). California city declares public health emergency after tuberculosis outbreak exposes 170 people. latintimes.com The Long Beach city council identified at least 14 cases of the disease…
(2024-05-08). Disney Reports Small Loss But Sees Improvement In Streaming. latintimes.com Disney reported higher revenues Tuesday on a strong performance by its theme parks division and an improving streaming business, but a write-down in the company's India business resulted in a small loss.
(2024-05-08). Migrant smugglers turn to Arizona, California and away from Texas to cross into U.S., sheriff says. latintimes.com The shift solidifies as Texas increases its methods to deter migrants from reaching its border. Arizona has seen the most crossings this fiscal year…
(2024-05-08). Social Security 2024: here's when recipients are set to receive their May checks. latintimes.com The first May Social Security payment was sent out last week, and with it millions of Americans will receive up to $4,800. Here's what you should know.
(2024-05-08). Ritacuba Blanco: Death Of A Colombian Glacier. latintimes.com Just a few months ago, the Colombian mountain peak of Ritacuba Blanco was covered in an unbroken layer of white ice and snow, just as it had been for as long as anyone can remember.
(2024-05-08). Shakira breathes easier in Miami: Charges against her in Spain are dropped as Piqué faces soccer scandal. latintimes.com Spanish prosecutors have requested the dismissal of a tax fraud case against Colombian pop sensation Shakira, while her ex is in the middle of a soccer scandal…
(2024-05-08). UEFA Champions League semifinals: Real Madrid completes legendary comeback to reach yet another final. latintimes.com Real Madrid will play in its sixth UEFA Champions League final in the last 11 seasons (won all five)…
(2024-05-08). US, Allies Sanction LockBit Leader Over Ransomware Attacks. latintimes.com The United States, Britain and Australia unveiled sanctions Tuesday against the leader of the Russian ransomware outfit LockBit, which they accuse of extorting billions of dollars from thousands of victims.
(2024-05-08). Miami, Dallas among cities with the largest increase in millionaires over the past decade. latintimes.com They saw a 78% and 75% increase, respectively. New York is still the city with the largest amount of wealthy individuals in the world…
(2024-05-08). Liga MX titans clash: Top seven clubs vie for Clausura 2024 glory. latintimes.com All you need to know ahead of the Clausura 2024 Liguilla…
(2024-05-08). Texas Rep. Henry Cuellar rejects resigning following corruption indictment. latintimes.com "Everybody is innocent until proven otherwise and we're going to continue doing our job," Cuellar said when asked if he would leave his post…
(2024-05-08). Mark your calendar: 'Betty la Fea' sequel announces premiere date and reveals its newest trailer. latintimes.com The show will be on Prime Video with most of the original cast…
(2024-05-08). Venezuelan opposition leaders describe presidential elections as 'existential fight'. latintimes.com María Corina Machado and presidential candidate Edmundo González Urrutia continue campaigning as the time of going to the ballot box approaches…
(2024-05-08). Tech, sustainability: Key drivers for Mexican exports to the U.S. as bilateral trade exceeds $200B in Q1 2024. latintimes.com What actions can Mexico-based manufacturers take to sustain the country's export momentum?>
(2024-05-08). Global Car Giants Seek Tech Allies In China's Cutthroat EV Market. latintimes.com Struggling foreign automakers in China are looking for help from local tech giants to try to stay competitive in the world's biggest electric car market, where shiny smart screens, assisted driving and sophisticated map technology are in high demand.
(2024-05-08). Latino suspect in killing of Georgia nursing student indicted on murder, kidnapping charges. latintimes.com
(2024-05-08). US Touts Action On Irregular Migration At Guatemala Gathering. latintimes.com Blinken led the US delegation at a meeting in the Guatemalan capital of the Los Angeles Declaration on Migration and Protection, a cooperation framework agreed to at a summit in California in 2022.
(2024-05-08). Stormy Daniels Details Alleged Sex With Trump At Hush Money Trial. latintimes.com Speaking to reporters after the day's proceedings, Trump called the case a "disgrace" and said he "should be out campaigning right now."
(2024-05-08). Kim Jong Un Mourns Death Of North Korea's Former Propaganda Chief. latintimes.com North Korea's former propaganda chief, credited with masterminding the personality cult surrounding the ruling Kim dynasty, has died, state media said Wednesday, with leader Kim Jong Un photographed bowing at his funeral bier.
(2024-05-08). Bodies of all Latino workers recovered from Baltimore bridge crash site. latintimes.com Six workers died on March 26 after the Dali ship crashed into the Francis Scott Key bridge…
(2024-05-08). Florida Judge Indefinitely Postpones Trump Documents Trial. latintimes.com
(2024-05-08). US Repatriates Two Dozen Westerners From Syria IS Camp. latintimes.com The United States announced Tuesday it had brought back two dozen Western citizens, half of them Americans, from Islamic State prison camps in northeastern Syria where tens of thousands have languished.
(2024-05-08). Doral mayor in Miami-Dade wants earlier alcohol last calls after deadly shooting. latintimes.com Mayor Christi Fraga says changes are aimed at increasing safety and security in the community…
(2024-05-08). Texas district faces scrutiny after board member proposes tallying migrant children in schools. latintimes.com The event took place in Katy. The superintendent reminded Morgan Calhoun that asking for immigration status in that context is illegal…
(2024-05-08). J P Nadda, Amit Malviya summoned by Bengaluru police over social media post. muslimmirror.com BENGALURU : Bengaluru Police has summoned BJP President J P Nadda and the party's IT cell head Amit Malviya in connection with a social media post allegedly intimidating members of SC and ST community not to vote for a particular candidate, officials said on Wednesday. They have been asked to join the probe at the …
(2024-05-08). TN Congress moves Madras HC against PM's election speeches. muslimmirror.com Chennai : The Tamil Nadu Congress Committee on Wednesday filed a writ petition in the Madras High Court seeking a direction to the Election Commission of India (ECI) to issue notice and call for an explanation from the Prime Minister for his election campaign speeches. A summer vacation bench of the Madras High Court comprising …
(2024-05-08). Ex bureaucrat Moosa Raza passes away at 87: A Journey of dedication, integrity, and public service. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror Ex bureaucrat Moosa Raza has passed away in Chennai on Thursday. He was 87. He is survived by his son and two daughters. Moosa Raza's life is a testament to dedication, integrity, and a deep-rooted commitment to public service. Born on 27th February 1937 in Minambur, a small village in Tamil Nadu, …
(2024-05-08). Modi's extreme abuse of Muslims: Penultimate nail in his coffin. muslimmirror.com By Oliver Dsouza Modi has shed all pretenses about his core character and vileness. The recent extremely offensive statements made by him against the Muslims for political gain has shocked the conscience of vast sections of the population including Hindus. The vileness stems not merely from the ideology he eschews, but the man's character itself. …
(2024-05-08). Who benefits from political developments in West Africa? uwidata.com By Hend Selim Dr. Ahmad Mezab, the Expert in military and security issues and crisis management, Consultant at Africa Geopolitics Center for Studies and former President of the Algerian-African Peace Committee has talked about the colonial powers' interests in Africa, anti-France and ani-America waves in Africa, the future of ECOWAS and recent coups in West …
(2024-05-08). What is behind Bin Salman's alleged assassination? uwidata.com News circulating on social media says that an assassination attempt targeted Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. As proof, media presents a video of burning cars on the streets of Riyadh. Others investigated that these images are footage of a car accident from 16 March this year. "The US really wants bin Salman gone" United …
(2024-05-08). Xi Jinping in Europe to promote peace and cooperation. uwidata.com By Davide Rossi * From 5 to 10 May 2024, Chinese President Xi Jinping will be in Europe with a three-stop visit. He arrived in the old continent on May 5, the day the philosopher and economist great Karl Marx was born in Trier, Germany, in 1818. Last glimmers of dialogue The only window open …
(2024-05-08). World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day 2024: Keeping humanity alive! icrc.org News release | BAGHDAD, May 8, 2024 — In a world inundated by conflict, disasters, and unprecedented challenges preserving humanity becomes our beacon of hope.
(2024-05-08). Dr. Mike Yeadon: Anything with mRNA written on it is designed to be harmful. expose-news.com In a discussion with Geoff Buys Cars last month, Dr. Mike Yeadon said that anything with mRNA written on it, without exception, is designed to be harmful. So "don't take any more …
(2024-05-08). Denial of the rise in cancer deaths in the covid vaccine era is a denial of reality. expose-news.com Official data published by the UK regarding cancer occurrence rates and deaths is contradictory. Those who have attempted to make sense of the data have been dismissed without any serious attempt by …
(2024-05-08). Trump Vows to Deport All Undocumented Immigrants, Resurrecting a 1950s Strategy, But It Didn't Work Then and is Less Likely to Do So Now. counterpunch.org 
Mexican agricultural workers are seen in California in 1943. Farm Security Administration — Office of War Information photograph collection (Library of Congress) While campaigning in Iowa last September, former President Donald Trump made a promise to voters if he were elected again: "Following the Eisenhower model, we will carry out the largest domestic deportation operation
(2024-05-08). New York Times Sinks to New Low in Its Psychiatric Drug Coverage. counterpunch.org 
(2024-05-08). Letter from London: Bringing It All Back Home. counterpunch.org 
To begin the latest of the artist's new series of acrylic works, first she sets down a large sheet of thick white paper on the studio floor, ensuring that by securing the sides with tape properly it is perfectly flat, thereby avoiding too many small lakes of paint. Then she puts some music on, latterly
(2024-05-08). René Moncada: The Provocateur Artist Defying the Art World. counterpunch.org 
Nobody likes to provoke people more than my friend René Moncada, an artist who has been shunned by the art world. His revenge has been to display his art in alternative public spaces where his work can't be ignored. We met in the 1980s in Soho, New York, where we both lived. For many years
(2024-05-08). Why is the UK Deporting Migrants to Rwanda? counterpunch.org 
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has promised, as part of a long-simmering controversy, that migrants arriving in the country without permission will be sent to Rwanda rather than be allowed to claim asylum in the UK. According to a BBC report, approximately 52,000 migrants have arrived in the UK since the law regarding asylum was
(2024-05-08). Flipping Florida? Abortion Alone Won't Be Enough. counterpunch.org 
It may not be a fool's errand — but it's close. Biden and the Democrats have announced their intention to vie for Florida's 30 electoral votes in November. This, notwithstanding the political headwinds they face in a one-time battleground state that has turned decidedly Red of late. Trump won Florida by a narrow margin over Hillary Clinton
(2024-05-08). Forces of Impunity: The US Threatens the International Criminal Court. counterpunch.org 
The International Criminal Court is a dusty jewel, a creation of heat, tension and manufacture in the international community. Various elements have gone into its creation. As with any international institution which draws its legitimacy from nation states and the like, its detractors are many, the invective against it frequent. Some 124 countries have signed the Rome Charter
(2024-05-08). Maryland's Monied Primaries. counterpunch.org I know money in politics isn't a new thing, but Maryland's May 14 primary is shaping up to be an embarrassment of riches, and not in a good way. Let's start with the race to replace retiring Senator Ben Cardin. If Democrats have any hope of maintaining control of the Senate, they need to hold
(2024-05-08). Brazilian Ministry of Culture to launch platform for national films. tvbrics.com 
The project was conceived by the Secretariat of Audiovisual (SAV) and is in the final stages of production…
(2024-05-08). Saudi Arabia moves to cashless society. tvbrics.com 
70 per cent of total retail payments is now made electronically by consumers…
(2024-05-08). Agriculture Business Chamber of South Africa: BRICS+ to boost agricultural trade. tvbrics.com 
South Africa aimed to broaden market access in BRICS+ for most of the country's agricultural products…
(2024-05-08). Brazil allocates funds to deal with aftermath of heavy rains in Rio Grande do Sul. tvbrics.com 
The money will be used mainly for health care…
(2024-05-08). Tunisian companies gain new opportunities in the Niger market. tvbrics.com 
A new step in Tunisia-Niger cooperation…
(2024-05-08). Iran exports batch of eggs to Russia for the first time. tvbrics.com 
The republic plans to increase production of this product…
(2024-05-08). Russia imposes ban on sugar exports. tvbrics.com 
Russia has imposed an export ban until 31 August 2024…
(2024-05-08). Global aviation emissions in 2019 far exceed official reports, reveals study. nationofchange.org This discovery reveals a significant under-reporting issue that could have profound implications for international climate policy.
(2024-05-08). Landmark study reveals gas stove emissions boost childhood asthma rates, adult deaths. nationofchange.org The study, published Friday in Science Advances, represents the first time researchers have quantified the link between gas stoves and asthma from NO2 exposures inside homes.
(2024-05-08). As peace protests are violently suppressed, CNN paints them as hate rallies. nationofchange.org Some in corporate media very clearly took sides, portraying student protesters as violent, hateful and/or stupid.
(2024-05-08). G7 nations announce plan to end coal use by 2035. nationofchange.org The G7 countries goal is to "phase out existing unabated coal power generation in our energy systems during the first half of 2030s."
(2024-05-08). Four underrated, beautiful countries you need to visit on your next vacation. geo.tv 
These lesser-known beautiful countries deserve more tourists…
(2024-05-08). Stormy Daniels exposes Donald Trump in hush money trial testimony. geo.tv 
Adult film star recounts graphic details of alleged sexual encounter with former US president…
(2024-05-08). Three Taliban security personnel killed in north Afghanistan blast. geo.tv 
Spokesperson says explosion took place as police convoy passing for purpose of opium poppy eradication…
(2024-05-08). Secret Justice: the system for closed proceedings is in melt-down. ukhumanrightsblog.com 
A substantial majority of Special Advocates has felt driven to decline to accept new appointments to the role. This is a result of the Government's continuing failure to provide proper support for the controversial system for secret evidence and closed proceedings, avoidably heightening the unfairness that is inherent in such cases. Special Advocates are the security-cleared lawyers …
(2024-05-08). Rise of China, Russia and Their Allies, Gradual Decline of the United States. libya360.wordpress.com Yoselina Guevara López Since 1991, with the fall of the Soviet Union, Washington had been able to exercise a strong and unique hegemony over the entire globe for at least two decades. However, since around the year 2000, the global balance began to change and it is no secret that the economic and political rise…
(2024-05-08). Countering the Impact of the US Blockade: A Conversation with Llanisca Lugo. libya360.wordpress.com Cira Pascual Marquina Llanisca Lugo is a psychologist and popular educator. She serves as a Representative in Cuba's Popular Power National Assembly and as the International Solidarity Coordinator at the Martin Luther King Center. (Venezuelanalysis) Cuba has endured a criminal US blockade for over six decades, while Venezuela is nearing a decade of life under sanctions….
(2024-05-08). Haiti: Liberty or Death. libya360.wordpress.com Henriot DorcentLIBERTY OR DEATH, today it's our responsibility to actualize their cry in the name of "HOMELAND OR DEATH". During his exile in Germany, Vladimir Illich Ulyanov, Lenin, replied in 1902 in his book "Que Faire" (What to Do) that it was necessary to defy workers' spontaneity and create an organization of professional revolutionaries. The…
(2024-05-08). The Demographics and Geography of Remote Workers in the US. cepr.net Since the COVID-19 pandemic began just over four years ago, one of the most notable transformations has been in how and where people work. The pandemic emergency forced the traditional office environment to undergo a seismic shift, as organizations across the US swiftly converted to remote work out of necessity. Where remote work was somewhat …
(2024-05-08). Haiti News Round-Up 16: Transitional Presidential Council Is Sworn in, a President Is Selected, but Disagreements Ensue. cepr.net After weeks of waiting, the transitional presidential council (TPC) was sworn in on April 25 at the National Palace. De facto prime minister Ariel Henry's official resignation letter, signed from Los Angeles, California, was made public immediately after. Former minister of finance Michel Patrick Boisvert, who had been serving as head of government in Henry's …
(2024-05-08). Tell the New York Times that Social Security Is Not About to Disappear. cepr.net Polls always show that many people, especially young people, don't expect to see their Social Security benefits. I have been writing on this stuff long enough that many of the young people, telling me thirty years ago that they would never see their benefits, are now collecting Social Security. The idea that Social Security is …
(2024-05-08). Democracy Now! 2024-05-08 Wednesday. democracynow.org Democracy Now! Wednesday, May 8, 2024 | Democracy Now! Wednesday, May 8, 2024…
(2024-05-08). Northeast India Maintains Impressive Polling in Parliamentary Elections. pressenza.com Now it's official. | Northeast India completed its three-phase polling under general elections 2024 with an impressive voters' response to elect 25 members to the 18th Lok Sabha. Assam voted in the final phase poll in the region on May 7 for four Parliamentary constituencies; namely, Guwahati, Barpeta, Dhubri, and Kokrajhar, very peacefully. The electorates of Western Assam participated in the greatest electoral show on Earth with over 80 percent polling, which is nearly 15% more than the other parts of India in the third phase. Altogether, 93 Lok Sabha seats belonging to 11 States and union territories went to t…
(2024-05-08). The Connective Power of Innovative Solutions: Psychotherapy Incorporating Horses. pressenza.com Sitting outside on a finally warm sunlit spring day, a robin chirps for attention from a blossoming tree nearby and seems to be looking directly at me. It feels as if the insistent noise is a message, as if this bird remains fixed on conveying some very important news. The robin is equally aware of me, as I am of her. This routine scene is probably overlooked by many humans as researchers and scientists have increasingly been raising questions about consciousness in all species of animals, and likely more. | Anyone correctly stewarding our environment, fauna, flora and each other, understands the mutually caring…
(2024-05-08). Anti-Doping: Western Media Ignites War on China in Sports. globalresearch.ca
(2024-05-08). Bromelain and Cancer. globalresearch.ca
(2024-05-08). The True "Efficacy" of COVID-19 "Vaccines" globalresearch.ca
(2024-05-08). Western Officials Warned Zelensky Against 2023 "Counteroffensive". Rumors of Another "Counteroffensive" in 2024. globalresearch.ca
(2024-05-08). Video: Hiroshima-Nagasaki Dress Rehearsal. The Dangers of Nuclear War. Michel Chossudovsky with James Corbett. globalresearch.ca
(2024-05-08). Selected Articles: Video: Hiroshima-Nagasaki Dress Rehearsal. The Dangers of Nuclear War. Michel Chossudovsky with James Corbett. globalresearch.ca 
By We talk about the original, genocidal plan of…
(2024-05-08). Political West Appears to be Backing Off After Russia's Nuclear Warning. globalresearch.ca
(2024-05-08). The Collapse of Dollar Hegemony Could Lead to World War III. Richard C. Cook. globalresearch.ca
(2024-05-08). South African Freedom Day 30 Years Later. "The Liberation of Palestine" globalresearch.ca
(2024-05-08). Young Women with Stage 4 Cancers After COVID-19 mRNA Vaccination. Solution? Screening Age For Great Cancer Now Dropped From 50 to 40. globalresearch.ca
(2024-05-08). A glimpse of Serbia's capital Belgrade>. ecns.cn Belgrade lies at the confluence of the Danube and the Sava.
(2024-05-08). World nears first pandemic agreement. independent.co.ug 
Historic move makes world better prepared for, and ready to respond to, future public health emergencies ANALYSIS | AGENCIES | Government that are state parties to the International Health Regulations of the World Health Organisation (WHO) have inched closer to signing the world's first agreement to strengthen global collaboration among governments to prepare for, prevent and …
(2024-05-08). Xi envisages stronger China-Serbia ironclad bond in visit upon anniversary. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping kicked off his second state visit to Serbia on Tuesday night with the aim of fortifying the ironclad friendship between China and Serbia amidst evolving global dynamics.
(2024-05-08). Saudi Arabia AI fund Alat would divest from China if US asked, CEO Says. scmp.com Alat CEO Amit Midha said the only request so far has been to keep supply chains separate, but it would divest if asked because the 'US is the number one partner for us'.
(2024-05-08). Cecilia Márquez on "Making the Latino South" publicbooks.org "Using non-Black as opposed to white is acknowledging that Latinos can be both nonwhite and benefit profoundly from white supremacy."
(2024-05-08). Colombia's electoral authority asked to study Petro's 2022 campaign. colombiareports.com Colombia's President Gustavo Petro said Wednesday that "the silent coup has begun" after magistrates of the National Electoral Council (CNE) proposed to formally investigate his 2022 campaign. The formal investigation…
(2024-05-08). Hong Kong's minimum wage increase should be stepping stone in fight against poverty. scmp.com Hong Kong's new minimum wage formula is a win-win for employers and employees and shows the city is finally taking action to support low-income workers. Contractors and subcontractors must also be held accountable to protect the rights of outsourced workers and prevent accidents on the job.
(2024-05-08). NCBA Bank Uganda, NFA move on environmental protection. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | NCBA Bank Uganda has marked a significant milestone in its journey towards environmental sustainability through a new partnership with the National Forestry Authority (NFA) aimed at planting 20,000 Trees in 2024 equivalent to 30 Hectares. The trees will be planted at Jubiya Forest Reserve in Masaka, as …
(2024-05-08). Five places where rent controls have been introduced. leftfootforward.org The Green Party has previously proposed bringing in rent control policies to address the UK's affordability crisis in the private renter market, a move widely backed by housing unions. | Introducing rent regulations are not that radical, with countries across the world having brought in controls in an attempt to protect tenants hit by soaring rents and the cost-of-living crisis. | Caroline Lucas recently
(2024-05-08). BRI projects bring benefits to Serbia. ecns.cn Serbia's economy and people have enjoyed "multiple" outcomes from its cooperation in the Belt and Road Initiative, Serbian Ambassador to China Maja Stefanovic said, expressing her confidence that her country will continue to benefit from these projects.
(2024-05-08). Edge of Sports: Hold On, Not So Swift. progressive.org The far-right has bad blood with pop star Taylor Swift and her football-playing, pro-vax beau. Whose side is the NFL on?
(2024-05-08). Insights丨Erik Solheim: Europe-China cooperation facilitates mutual benefit and win-win results. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping left Beijing on Sunday morning for state visits to France, Serbia and Hungary. The China-Europe relationship is of great strategic significance. In this regard, China News Network talked with Erik Solheim, former Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations.
(2024-05-08). Countering the impact of the U.S. blockade: A conversation with Llanisca Lugo. mronline.org 
A Cuban intellectual examines the consequences of the imperialist blockades on both Cuba and Venezuela.
(2024-05-08). AstraZeneca global withdrawal of COVID vaccine, citing commercial motives, report reveals. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: AstraZeneca, a British pharmaceutical company, has announced a global withdrawal of its COVID-19 vaccine, developed in collaboration with Oxford University. | This decision comes shortly after reports surfaced acknowledging rare side effects associated with the vaccine. The jab, known as Covishield when produced by the Serum Institute of India, is now being pulled from distribution worldwide due to what AstraZeneca cites as commercial reasons. | According to a report by The Telegraph, AstraZeneca states that the withdrawal is prompted by a surplus of updated COVID-19 vaccines available globally, s…
(2024-05-08). 50 young Serbian scientists to be supported for exchange programs with China in 3 years — Xi. ecns.cn The Chinese side will aid 50 young Serbian scientists in exchange programs with China for the next three years, Chinese President Xi Jinping said Wednesday.
(2024-05-08). Arrested Russian Deputy Defense Minister Accused of Accepting $12 Mln Bribe, Lawyer Says. themoscowtimes.com Timur Ivanov, who is viewed as a close ally of Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu, has denied the allegations against him.
(2024-05-08). Labor in Guatemala Sees a Glimmer of Hope. progressive.org Despite inequality—and a history of state neglect and repression—new unions in the Central American country send a positive sign.
(2024-05-08). Keir Starmer roasts Rishi Sunak at PMQs as he lays out the scale of Tory local election losses. leftfootforward.org "In addition to losing two Tory MPs in two weeks, the Prime Minister's been on the receiving end of some of the biggest by-election swings in history."
(2024-05-08). Xi, Vucic hold talks in Belgrade. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping and Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic on Wednesday held talks in Belgrade.
(2024-05-08). Tory MP wants postal votes banned after his party was humiliated in local elections. leftfootforward.org In recent years the Tories have tried to change the electoral system in their favour, by introducing reforms such as voter ID laws…
(2024-05-08). DStv to go dish-less and wireless. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | DStv is set to introduce 'DStv Stream no dish no decoder', a cutting-edge standalone streaming service. All one needs is a Wi-Fi connection. Lois Kwikiriza, MultiChoice Uganda's Head of Marketing said that by leading the next wave of digital entertainment, DStv is boosting viewer experiences by offering instant access to the …
(2024-05-08). A response to "Build the Party, Build the Clubs" cpusa.org 
Firstly, the attribution of the "cadre model" to Leninism and the treatment of Leninism as unique to the conditions of Tsarist Russia is wrong. The cadre model is not outdated!
(2024-05-08). Final days of the war against fascism, as reported in the Daily Worker. peoplesworld.org 
This article is part of the People's World 100th Anniversary Series. For the anniversary of the defeat of Hitler and the fall of fascism in Europe, we present highlights from those historic days as they were covered in the pages of the Daily Worker, predecessor of People's World. From the historic meeting of U.S. and Soviet …
(2024-05-08). Auraria Campus Colorado Community Demands / Gets Release of Students! VICTORY! fightbackbetter.com
(2024-05-08). When are this week's train strikes? leftfootforward.org
(2024-05-08). Sunak's 'chaotic' UK government suffers further blow as another Conservative lawmaker defects to Starmer's Labour Party. scmp.com In a stunning move, Natalie Elphicke, who has been critical of the opposition in the past, crossed the floor of the House of Commons to join the ranks of Keir Starmer's Labour Party.
(2024-05-08). Former Canadian minister dismisses claim of Trudeau being compelled to meet Sikh activists during 2018 Punjab visit. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Amidst recent allegations suggesting that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was compelled to meet with Sikh activists during his 2018 visit to Punjab, India, Canada's former Defence Minister Harjit Singh Sajjan vehemently refuted the claims as 'not accurate.'Addressing the issue in an interview with CPAC, Sajjan, now Canada's Minister of Emergency Preparedness, dismissed the report as misinformation, stressing the prevalence of such misinformation and disinformation targeting individuals within Canada. | The report, originally published in The Globe and Mail, alleged that India insisted Trudeau's plan…
(2024-05-08). In Numbers: Highlights of China-Serbia relations. ecns.cn
(2024-05-08). China's third aircraft carrier completes maiden sea trial. ecns.cn The aircraft carrier completed a 8-day sea trial and returned to the shipyard in Shanghai on Wednesday. A series tests of the propulsion and electric power systems have been achieved. Further tests will continue, according to the Navy of Chinese People's Liberation Army.
(2024-05-08). One way or another, new EPA rules will stop pollution from coal-fired emissions. grist.org
(2024-05-08). China-Serbia relations model of friendly ties between China, European countries — Xi. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping said Wednesday that bilateral relations between China and Serbia are richer in content and have become a model of friendly relations between China and European countries.
(2024-05-08). Russian Journalist Kevorkova Placed in Pre-Trial Detention for 'Justifying Terrorism'. themoscowtimes.com Nadezhda Kevorkova, a Russian war correspondent, author, and filmmaker, was arrested on Monday after police searched her Moscow apartment.
(2024-05-08). UN: East Africa floods affecting 750,000 people kill more than 235, displace 234,000. independent.co.ug 
UNITED NATIONS | Xinhua | UN humanitarians said on Monday nearly 750,000 people were affected by flooding in eastern Africa, with 234,000 displaced and more than 236 killed — more than 229 in Kenya alone. The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) also said local authorities in Kenya reported more than 285,000 …
(2024-05-08). China-West divide threatens 'reversal' for global economy, IMF official warns. scmp.com A high-level official with the International Monetary Fund has said if divisions persist between China and the West, the damage that would be done to the global economy would be considerable.
(2024-05-08). Jordanian authorities shut down Al-Yarmouk TV station. cpj.org Beirut, May 8, 2024 — After the Al-Yarmouk TV channel was raided on Tuesday night, the Committee to Protect Journalists on Wednesday called on Jordanian authorities to ensure the outlet can reopen and work freely without fear of reprisal. On May 7, 2024, Jordanian security forces stormed the Al-Yarmouk offices in the capital, Amman, confiscated…
(2024-05-08). Brett Christophers: "Our Lives in Their Portfolios: Why Asset Managers Own the World" mronline.org 
Since the global financial crisis, big banks have taken a backseat, and asset managers have become the—often self-appointed—new experts and administrators of capitalism.
(2024-05-08). 25 groups condemn Tory Party's 'onslaught of attacks' on disabled people's rights. leftfootforward.org A coalition of organisations sign letter to Rishi Sunak condemning the UK government for a 'complete disregard for international law and contempt for human rights'
(2024-05-08). TikTok and China's ByteDance sue to block US law seeking sale or ban of app. scmp.com The suit argues that the law violates the US Constitution on a number of grounds, including running afoul of First Amendment free speech protections.
(2024-05-08). Guinea suspends journalist Mamoudou Babila Keita and Inquisiteur website for 6 months. cpj.org Dakar, May 8, 2023—Guinea's media regulator should lift its suspension of the Inquisiteur outlet and journalist Mamoudou Babila Keita and allow the press to report on matters of public interest without fear of sanctions, the Committee to Protect Journalists said Wednesday. On April 17, the High Authority for Communication (HAC) suspended the private news website…
(2024-05-08). Estonia Summons Russian Envoy Over Alleged GPS Jamming. themoscowtimes.com "Russia's hybrid activities that disrupt our normal lives in Estonia and Europe must end," Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna said.
(2024-05-08). Banned Chinese cotton from Xinjiang found in 19% of US and global retailers' merchandise. scmp.com A US law to safeguard its market from products linked to forced labour has not necessarily been effective, a new study using isotope testing suggests.
(2024-05-08). Xi says to invite 300 Serbian youths to study in China in 3 years. ecns.cn A total of 300 Serbian youths will be invited to study in China in the next three years, Chinese President Xi Jinping said Wednesday.
(2024-05-08). Iran, Uzbekistan to Launch Joint Trade-Industrial Center. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Officials from Iran and Uzbekistan discussed setting up a joint trade-industrial center.
(2024-05-08). TikTok and China's ByteDance sue to block US law seeking sale or ban of app. scmp.com The lawsuit argues the legislation violates the US Constitution on a number of grounds, including running afoul of First Amendment free speech protections.
(2024-05-08). Incoming Taiwan leader is open to Beijing dialogue 'on equal footing' with 'mutual respect': envoy. scmp.com Taipei's de facto diplomatic envoy to the US under president-elect William Lai Ching-te also says most on the island 'prefer the status quo'.
(2024-05-08). 'Allegations of India's involvement in recent targeted killings inside Pakistan supported by irrefutable evidence' : DG ISPR Pakistan. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: In a press conference held at the General Headquarters in Rawalpindi, Major General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhary, the Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), made shocking allegations against India, claiming Pakistan possesses "irrefutable evidence" of India's involvement in recent targeted killings within Pakistani borders.Major General Chaudhary began by condemning what he described as India's "killing spree" which, according to him, has transcended national boundaries. He cited instances such as the assassination of Sikh leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar in another country, emphasising…
(2024-05-08). Syria/Dabbagh case : First trial in France of the crimes of the Syrian authorities. fidh.org
(2024-05-08). Xi Jinping in Europe to promote peace and cooperation. unitedworldint.com By Davide Rossi * From 5 to 10 May 2024, Chinese President Xi Jinping will be in Europe with a three-stop visit. He arrived in the old continent on May 5, the day the philosopher and economist great Karl Marx was born in Trier, Germany, in 1818. Last glimmers of dialogue The only window open …
(2024-05-08). Donald Trump documents trial indefinitely postponed by Judge Aileen Cannon. scmp.com The decision greatly reduces the chances that the ex-US president will face a jury in either of two federal cases against him before the November election.
(2024-05-08). FMCG sales at convenience stores solid in 2023. ecns.cn Sales of fast-moving consumer goods at convenience stores on the Chinese mainland last year grew 8.2 percent, 1.3 times the average growth rate in the Asia-Pacific region, according to NielsenIQ monitoring data.
(2024-05-08). Polish Border Guards Arrest Russian Army Deserter. themoscowtimes.com Russia's Embassy in Warsaw said Polish authorities have not informed it about the reported detention, according to Russian state media.
(2024-05-08). Suppressing pro-Palestinian speech is the new McCarthyism. mronline.org The crackdowns on pro-Palestine protesters recast protected speech as harassment, and have little to do with protecting Jewish students from antisemitic threats.
(2024-05-08). 'D voters' remain a key issue in Assam during India's general elections. globalvoices.org 
(2024-05-08). U.S. dooms itself to defeat in peaceful competition with China. mronline.org 
Superficially in the recent period the U.S. has attempted to display two apparently contradictory sides of its policy to China.
(2024-05-08). Microsoft employees spent years fighting the tech giant's oil ties. Now, they're speaking out. grist.org 
For nearly a decade,
(2024-05-08). Xi announces 6 measures to support building China-Serbia community with shared future. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping announced here on Wednesday six measures to support the building of a China-Serbia community with a shared future.
(2024-05-08). FIDH and Provea react to ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan's Venezuela visit. fidh.org
(2024-05-08). Ministry allocates more money for education in rural areas. ecns.cn The Ministry of Finance has allocated 158.2 billion yuan ($21.9 billion), a year-on-year increase of 2.3 billion yuan, to further ensure equal and high-quality compulsory education in rural areas.
(2024-05-08). US revokes some export licences for China's Huawei. scmp.com The move comes after the tech giant released its first AI-enabled laptop, powered by a new Intel processor.
(2024-05-08). The Chinese "Hypothetical Enemy": Japan Rehabilitates A Problematic Prewar Label. asia-pacificresearch.com
(2024-05-08). Our party is stronger for Dimitrov's definition of fascism. cpusa.org It is crucially important that we learn the lessons of history in their proper context and in their proper chronological order. In this historical moment, our party has correctly identified the fascist danger which threatens the working class of the United States and the world. This is because our current definition comes directly from the Communist International who organized tirelessly amongst the working class and its allies to defeat fascism in the 1940s. Unfortunately, their fascist enemies were strengthened before the war in large part because of a critical miscalculation. Their obsolete definition, whic…
(2024-05-08). Private sector activity picks up April, PMI shows. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda's private sector activity picked up in April amidst prolonged traders' strike over the government's enforcement of the Electronic Fiscal Receipting and Invoicing Solutions, a new business survey shows. The Stanbic Bank Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) rose to 52.6 in April from 49.3 a month earlier. Readings above 50.0 signal …
(2024-05-08). Liz Truss brutally mocked after being snubbed by Argentina's President. leftfootforward.org Former Prime Minister Liz Truss is being brutally mocked after she was snubbed by Argentina's president, who didn't know who she was. | Truss, who is currently promoting her new book 'Ten Years to Save the West', was recently asked on GB News who her favourite Tory leader was aside from Winston Churchill and Margaret Thatcher, to which she replied: "Javier Milei". | Milei was elected in December and is known for his polarising views on the economy. He campaigned with a chainsaw to symbolise his desire to slash public spending. | During an interview with the BBC, journalist Ione Wells asked Milei: "Liz Truss re…
(2024-05-08). Shooter of Philippine journalist Percival Mabasa given to up to 16 years jail. cpj.org Bangkok, May 8, 2024—The Committee to Protect Journalists commends the conviction and sentencing of Joel Escorial, who confessed to shooting dead Philippine journalist Percival Mabasa in 2022. On Monday, May 6, Harold Cesar Huliganga, presiding judge at the Regional Trial Court Branch 254 in the city of Las Piñas, about 20 kilometers (12 miles) south…
(2024-05-08). Why the world needs a Bretton Woods 2.0. scmp.com As Bretton Woods institutions falter, nations like China are pushing for reform that reflects the global reality amid challenges such as debt distress and climate change. While the most likely scenario is marginal changes to the international monetary system, multilateral collaboration should not be underestimated.
(2024-05-08). Shooting outside Drake's Toronto mansion leaves security guard wounded. scmp.com The Canadian superstar has been embroiled in a 'diss track' feud with Kendrick Lamar, though there is no indication that the incident is linked to the rap battle.
(2024-05-08). Pierre Vesperini: What to Do With the Past? newleftreview.org Above the fray of mediatized controversy, a classicist situates the heritage of the 'West' in the long view. A culture forged by the interplay of ecclesiastical, capitalist and emancipatory forces; the catastrophes of European world conquest and their weight on the present. Does Benjamin offer a way through the impasse?
(2024-05-08). French puppet show staged in C China amid 60th anniv. of diplomatic ties. ecns.cn The international troupe Archibald Caramantran, presented the giant puppet show Fables of La Fontaine to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Sino-French diplomatic relations.
(2024-05-08). Emergency personnel "true heroes" as 36 pulled from building site. sanews.gov.za Emergency personnel "true heroes" as 36 pulled from building site | The number of people retrieved from the collapsed five-storey building in George has risen to 36 as of Wednesday morning. | This means 39 others are currently unaccounted for, while seven people have been declared dead. | According to the Western Cape Premier, Alan Winde, the multi-disciplinary team of more than 200 emergency services personnel continues with its rescue operations at the site of the collapsed building on Victoria Street. | Seventy-five construction workers are said to have been on-site at the time of the collapse, which occurred…
(2024-05-08). Translating Taiwanese queer sci-fi literature into Spanish: Interview with Alberto Poza Poyatos. globalvoices.org 
I prefer to think of translation as a revitalization of meaningOriginally published on Taiwanese literature is finally getting international recognition after years of often being presented as a branch of Chinese literature in global book fairs and publishing house ca…
(2024-05-08). TikTok's US lawsuit gets Chinese state media support as ByteDance looks to avoid ban of its flagship app. scmp.com Xinhua, China Daily and others ran articles on Wednesday supporting TikTok and ByteDance's lawsuit against the US government.
(2024-05-08). Díaz-Canel honors Fidel Castro in Moscow. en.escambray.cu The President of Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel, today paid honors to the historical leader of the Cuban Revolution, Fidel Castro (1926-2016), in the Russian capital.
(2024-05-08). Sahra Wagenknecht: Condition of Germany. newleftreview.org Interview with a prominent leader of the German left on the state of her country, currently the epicentre of converging crises—geopolitical, economic, environmental. With politics swerving right under an SPD-led government, flux and refoundation on the left.
(2024-05-08). Tesla moves top car executive Tom Zhu to China in shake-up, US report says. scmp.com The Austin-based senior vice-president had previously been based in China, heading the carmaker's Asia-Pacific operations.
(2024-05-08). Targeting small business. independent.co.ug 
Is it the answer to a tax system that's not bringing in enough revenue? INTERVIEW | MARIA JOUSTE | Uganda, with a fiscal deficit of 5.6% in 2023, has increasingly turned to local resources to make up for its revenue shortfall since the World Bank suspended its funding on August 08, 2023 over the country's anti-homosexuality …
(2024-05-08). Elon Musk, superhero of the Latin American right. globalvoices.org 
How Elon Musk is increasing polarization in the regionOriginally published on This article was written by Leonardo Oliva and published in
(2024-05-08). Xi, Vucic sign joint statement on building China-Serbia community with shared future. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping and Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic on Wednesday signed a joint statement on the building of a China-Serbia community with a shared future in the new era, making Serbia the first European country to build such a community with China.
(2024-05-08). Australia student visa: Indians to hit as Australia tightens student visa requirements amid migration surge. ptcnews.tv Australia student visa update: The Australian government, led by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, has recently announced substantial changes to visa requirements for international students, potentially impacting Indian students intending to study in Australia. Under these new regulations, international students must now demonstrate proof of savings amounting to at least AUD29,710 ($19,576) in order to qualify for a student visa. This marks the second increase in the required savings within the past seven months, with the amount rising by $3,430 from its previous level of AUD24,505 ($16,146). | These adjustments…
(2024-05-08). Tory MP Natalie Elphicke defects to Labour over 'broken promises'. leftfootforward.org The Tory MP for Dover hit out at Rishi Sunak's party saying 'the Conservatives have become a byword for incompetence and division'
(2024-05-08). Q&A: Unpacking the ICC Office of the Prosecutor's New Approach to Complementarity and Cooperation. fidh.org
(2024-05-08). China's 3rd aircraft carrier completes maiden sea trials. ecns.cn China's third aircraft carrier, the Fujian, on Wednesday returned to port after successfully wrapping up its eight-day maiden voyage.
(2024-05-08). Britain: Six takeaways from the local and mayoral elections. links.org.au 
Dave Kellaway examines what we have learnt from the recent local and mayoral elections.
(2024-05-08). Tech war: Huawei's growing laptop business in China under threat after US revokes Intel, Qualcomm chip export licences. scmp.com Further restrictions on access to Intel and Qualcomm chips would pose challenges to Huawei's PC business, which has been gaining ground in the China market.
(2024-05-08). Who benefits from political developments in West Africa? unitedworldint.com By Hend Selim Dr. Ahmad Mezab, the Expert in military and security issues and crisis management, Consultant at Africa Geopolitics Center for Studies and former President of the Algerian-African Peace Committee has talked about the colonial powers' interests in Africa, anti-France and ani-America waves in Africa, the future of ECOWAS and recent coups in West …
(2024-05-08). China supports Serbia in hosting Expo 2027, to send delegation — Xi. ecns.cn China supports Serbia in hosting Expo 2027, and will send a delegation to participate in the grand show, Chinese President Xi Jinping announced on Wednesday.
(2024-05-08). Political reconstruction vital for Albanese re-election. independentaustralia.net 
(2024-05-08). Apple's new iPad Pro is powered by AI-focused M4 chip in first revamp since 2022. scmp.com In addition to improvements like an OLED screen, the M4 chip comes with a faster neural engine that Apple says can handle AI tasks on device.
(2024-05-08). George tragedy: Call for organisations to prioritise safety in workplaces. sanews.gov.za George tragedy: Call for organisations to prioritise safety in workplaces | Employment and Labour Minister, Thulas Nxesi, says the collapse of the building which was under construction in George is a sobering reminder of the critical importance of prioritising safety in the workplace. | "With the loss of lives and the entrapment of individuals, this incident has sparked a call to action for organisations to reevaluate their health and safety protocols and practices," Nxesi said. | This comes after a multi-storey building under construction in Victoria Street, collapsed on Monday afternoon with 75 construction wo…
(2024-05-08). US soldier detained in Russia travelled through China without clearance, US Army says. scmp.com US Army Staff Sergeant Gordon Black is being detained in Vladivostok on suspicion of theft. He followed his girlfriend to Russia while he was on personal leave from military service.
(2024-05-08). Iran Futsal Champions Meet Ayatollah Khamenei. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The members of Iran's national futsal team, who won the Asian crown in late April, met with Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei.
(2024-05-08). Napak: 27 turn up for police recruitment. independent.co.ug 
Napak, Uganda | THE INDPEPENDENT | A total of 27 people turned up for the probationer Police Constable Recruitment exercise that kicked off on Monday at Kangole Boys Primary School in Napak district. Police announced a recruitment of 2,500 probation constables in February. However after successful applicants were shortlisted for the interviews, a section of local …
(2024-05-08). TikTok sues U.S. government to block potential ban. independent.co.ug 
TikTok pointed out in the petition that the law — the Protecting Americans From Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act — is unconstitutional. WASHINGTON | Xinhua | TikTok, an online video entertainment platform, and its Chinese parent company ByteDance on Tuesday filed a legal challenge against the U.S. government over a law forcing ByteDance to sell …
(2024-05-08). Azerbaijan: Arbitrary detention of Anar Mammadli. fidh.org In a context of increasing crackdown on civil society in Azerbaijan, more than 30 organisations including OMCT and FIDH in the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders call for the immediate release of Anar Mammadli and urge the authorities of Azerbaijan to end reprisals against human rights defenders in the country.
We, the undersigned human rights organisations, condemn in strongest possible terms the Azerbaijani authorities' detention of Anar Mammadli, (…) | – |
(2024-05-08). MC USA launches two podcasts for pastors and leaders. anabaptistworld.org Mennonite Church USA is launching two new podcasts, aimed at encouraging and equipping today's pastors and congregational leaders. Lead/Follow is a video podcast for pastors and congregational leaders, hosted by MC USA executive director Glen Guyton. He talks with folks across the denomination, digging deep to uncover insights, inspiration and strategies to equip those who …
(2024-05-08). Nigerian police secretly arrest journalist Daniel Ojukwu over critical report. cpj.org Abuja, May 8, 2024—Authorities in Nigeria should immediately release journalist Daniel Ojukwu and stop intimidating and arresting members of the press who investigate the government's spending of public funds, the Committee to Protect Journalists said Wednesday. On May 1, Ojukwu, a reporter with the privately owned Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ), went missing and his…
(2024-05-08). 'D voters' remain a key issue in Assam during India's general elections. globalvoices.org Those who fail to prove their citizenship face detention campsGlobal Voices Tagged as D-voters, they are deemed 'aliens' in their own land. Screenshot from a 2019 The third phase of India's ongoing
(2024-05-08). African Auditor Generals asked to adopt modern technologies. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Supreme Audit Institutions in Africa have been asked to adopt modern technologies to improve their delivery and uphold Integrity in the face of pressure as they execute their mandate. The call was made during the opening session of the 20th Governing Board meeting of the African branch of the International …
(2024-05-08). Full text of Xi's signed article in Hungarian media. ecns.cn A signed article by Chinese President Xi Jinping titled "Embarking on a Golden Voyage in China-Hungary Relations" was published Wednesday in the Hungarian newspaper Magyar Nemzet.
(2024-05-08). Make policies predictable for investment growth in manufacturing. independent.co.ug 
COMMENT | GEORGE ORODI | As a young graduate, when I was being introduced into the circles of trade and tax, my CEO then, Kaushik Shah made me attend some of the key meetings at the Kenya Association of Manufacturers and I would later grow to chair a sub-committee on regional trading bloc configuration and a member of the coveted Trade and Tax …
(2024-05-08). What is behind Bin Salman's alleged assassination? unitedworldint.com News circulating on social media says that an assassination attempt targeted Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. As proof, media presents a video of burning cars on the streets of Riyadh. Others investigated that these images are footage of a car accident from 16 March this year. "The US really wants bin Salman gone" United …
(2024-05-08). Trumpite Florida Judge Cannon indefinitely postpones stolen documents trial. peoplesworld.org 
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.—Donald Trump won in federal court again, getting an indefinite postponement of his federal trial in West Palm Beach, Fla., on 37 counts of illegally stealing top-secret government documents and taking them to his Mar-a-Lago estate. On May 7, U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon, a Trump appointee who passed muster with the …
(2024-05-08). When Afghanistan was red! links.org.au 
Imran Kamyana — The Saur Revolution of 1978 is a ray of hope in these dark times, and proves that even in the most backward regions and most difficult situations, this system of oppression and exploitation can be challenged and overthrown.
(2024-05-08). Gov't considers compulsory patriotism training for s.6 vacists. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Government is considering compulsory patriotism training for all Senior Six leavers with effect from this year. Under the arrangement, all S6 leavers will undergo training at the National Leadership Institute, Kyankwanzi for at least three months, according to the Commissioner for National Secretariat Patriotism Corps Hellen Seku. She says that the …
(2024-05-08). Hardeep Nijjar killing: Three arrested Indians make court appearance; Canada reiterates Indian agents' allegations. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: Canadian Foreign Minister Melanie Joly has reiterated Ottawa's stance regarding the allegations of Indian involvement in the killing of Sikh leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar, despite a lack of evidence implicating India. Notably, three Indian nationals, Karan Brar, Kamalpreet Singh, and Karanpreet Singh, residing in Edmonton, appeared before a Canadian court via video for the first time, facing charges of first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit murder in relation to Nijjar's death. | The Canadian Foreign Minister said the investigation into Hardeep Singh Nijjar's killing was being conducted by the…
(2024-05-08). Perry Anderson: Pathbreakers High and Low. newleftreview.org A decade ago, Christopher Clark upended conventional accounts of the origins of the First World War; he has now rewritten the history of the European revolutions of 1848—1849, and proposed a new way of considering their outcomes. Analytically, what differentiates and what connects these two outstanding achievements?
(2024-05-08). Minister cautions against corruption in NIRA mass enrollment exercise. independent.co.ug 
Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | State Minister for Internal Affairs General David Muhoozi has warned Internal Security Officers and village Chairmen against accepting bribes to recommend non-citizens for mass enrollment and renewal of National Identification cards. The National Identification Registration Authority is expected to embark on the mass enrollment and renewal of National IDs starting …
(2024-05-08). COMESA and Fidelis set to train business leaders. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | COMESA Competition Commission (CCC) and Fidelis Leadership Institute (FLI) are set to start training programs in competition law, international trade, and consumer protection in June this year, officials said at the launch of the Competition Law & Consumer Protection Training event held in Kampala on May 6. This …
(2024-05-08). South Africa building collapse: rescuers make contact with 11 people under the rubble, dozens still missing. scmp.com Three rescue teams were working on three different areas, to search for dozens of people, following the collapse of a five-storey building in the city of George, South Africa.
(2024-05-08). China tightens restrictions on controversial cough medicine. ecns.cn China has recently decided to include dextromethorphan, a cough suppressant tied to overdoses among teenagers for years, into its national catalog of Category II Psychotropic Drugs, a move to further tighten controls over the use and sale of the medication.
(2024-05-08). Lola Seaton: Good Mistakes. newleftreview.org Lola Seaton on Anne Carson, Wrong Norma. Multi-form collection from one of the most erudite and ludic contemporary poets.
(2024-05-08). Covid -19 new variant FLiRT spreading rapidly in US; are you protected? Check symptoms. ptcnews.tv Covid-19 new variant FLiRT: As the world grapples with the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, the emergence of a new variant, FLiRT, in US has sparked concerns among health experts worldwide. The FLiRT variant, a group of new Covid -19 variants belonging to Omicron's JN.1 lineage, is swiftly replacing the previous variant, Eris, in various countries, including the USA, UK, New Zealand and South Korea. This sudden emergence has raised questions about the efficacy of current Covid-19 vaccines against the FLiRT variant. | FLiRT Variant: What You Need to Know | FLiRT, named after the technical mutations of the coronavirus,…
(2024-05-08). Pacific groups highlight role of media in addressing climate crisis. globalvoices.org 
Journalists raised awareness about media suppression in the PacificGlobal Voices Journalists discuss the state of media in the Solomon Islands. Media groups,
(2024-05-08). 28th Iran Oil Show Inaugurated in Tehran. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The 28th Iran International Oil, Gas, Refining and Petrochemical Exhibition (Iran Oil Show) was inaugurated in a ceremony at the Tehran Permanent International Fairgrounds Wednesday, attended by Iran's Oil Minister Javad Owji and senior managers of the oil industry.
(2024-05-08). Fresh demands arise for delayed competition, consumer protection laws. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The COMESA Competition Commission together with Fidelis Leadership Institute have launched a training program on consumer protection and competition laws, amidst calls for the implementation of the relevant laws in Uganda. Recently, President Yoweri Museveni assented to the Competition Act 2023 but it is yet to be operationalized due to …
(2024-05-08). Georgia: Parliament must drop the legislation on "transparency of foreign influence" fidh.org Georgian authorities' attempt to reintroduce the draft Law on Transparency of Foreign Influence is an attack against civil society and independent media. The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders (OMCT-FIDH) and the Human Rights Center call on the Parliament of Georgia to reject the adoption of this legislation, which is not compatible with the respect of the rights to freedom of association and expression.
Paris-Geneva-Tbilisi, May 7, 2024 — On May 1, 2024, the (…) | – |
(2024-05-08). Community control of the police: a historic demand for justice. cpusa.org 
: | History of community control of the police: | Since the advent of capitalism, there have always been forms of police to defend the interests of the bourgeoisie. The institution of policing, as it evolved in the United States, is explicitly linked to its origins as enforcers for the land-owning class. In particular, police were organized around protecting the system of enslavement, a role that was always present but became particularly visible after the
(2024-05-08). U.K. Expels Russian Defense Attache Accused of Being 'Undeclared' Intelligence Officer. themoscowtimes.com Home Secretary James Cleverly told parliament the U.K. would also remove the diplomatic status of several Russian-owned properties.
(2024-05-08). Xi arrives in Belgrade for state visit to Serbia. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Belgrade on Tuesday to pay a state visit to Serbia.
(2024-05-08). CPJ calls for immediate release of Sudanese photographer Abdelaziz Mahmoud Arja. cpj.org New York, May 8, 2024 — The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on the Sudanese paramilitary group Rapid Support Forces (RSF) to immediately and unconditionally release Abdelaziz Mahmoud Arja, a photographer with state-owned Sudan TV. "We are deeply concerned by the Rapid Support Forces soldiers' arrest of state television photographer Abdelaziz Mahmoud Arja and urge…
(2024-05-08). Xi attends welcome ceremony held by Serbian President Vucic. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday attended a welcome ceremony held by Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic.
(2024-05-08). Stormy Daniels offers unflattering testimony about sex with Donald Trump at hush money trial. scmp.com The porn star at the heart of Donald Trump's historic criminal trial testified — in sometimes explicit detail — about an alleged 2006 sexual encounter with the former president in a hotel penthouse suite.
(2024-05-08). Stormy Daniels testimony reveals intimate details of Trump's private life. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Stormy Daniels took center stage on Tuesday, offering a vivid and often explicit account of her alleged affair with Donald Trump, providing fresh insights into a saga that has captivated public attention for years. | In a Manhattan courtroom, Daniels recounted a 2006 encounter with the former president in a Lake Tahoe hotel suite, divulging intimate details that had previously been the subject of speculation and rumor. Dressed in silk or satin pajamas, Trump became the focal point of Daniels' testimony, as she humorously quipped, "'Does Hugh Hefner know you stole his pajamas?'" The scene unfolded…
(2024-05-08). FTX says most customers will get all their money back, less than 2 years after cryptocurrency collapse. scmp.com FTX said in a court filing it owes about US$11.2 billion to its creditors. The exchange estimates it has between US$14.5 billion and US$16.3 billion to distribute to them.
(2024-05-08). Student Encampment in Solidarity with Palestine Sets Up at University of Queensland. asia-pacificresearch.com
(2024-05-08). Georgia: International solidarity with Georgian civil society. fidh.org More than forty-five human rights organisations from around the world, including FIDH and OMCT within the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, signed a letter in solidarity with Georgian civil society, condemning the efforts of the Georgian government to introduce the law on the transparency of foreign influence.
As human rights defenders across the globe, we are deeply troubled by efforts of the Georgian government to stifle civil society voices (…) | – |
(2024-05-08). Moscow Seizes Pasta Maker Makfa in Wartime Nationalization Sweep. themoscowtimes.com The company's lawyer said he "sees grounds" to challenge the verdict with Russia's Constitutional Court.
(2024-05-08). Oliver Eagleton: Stakeholder Capitalism, Again. newleftreview.org Oliver Eagleton on Will Hutton, This Time No Mistakes. Lessons for the incoming Labour government on humanizing British capitalism, from a proselytizer of Blair's Third Way.
(2024-05-08). US-China tech war: Intel expects revenue to fall 'below midpoint' projections after Huawei ban. scmp.com On Tuesday, the US revoked licenses allowing Huawei, a Chinese telecommunications giant blacklisted by the US, to buy semiconductors from Intel and rival Qualcomm Inc.
(2024-05-08). London's 200-year-old Garrick Club to finally allow women members, just not 'any time soon'. scmp.com While other male-only private clubs still exist in London, the Garrick Club's high-profile membership triggered debate about elitism and exclusion of women in UK society…
(2024-05-08). Labour MPs are 'Furious' with Starmer Over Defection of Hard-Right Conservative MP Natalie Elphicke. bylinetimes.com Conservative MP Natalie Elphicke's to the One Labour MP told Byline Times that the "whole Parliamentary Labour Party is furious" about the decision to embrace Elphicke, who has a long record of inflammatory comments about immigrants and asylum seekers. | Elphicke, who is the MP for Dover, has previously accused the Labour Party of wanting "open borders" and called for asylum seekers to be forcibly
(2024-05-08). Howell Resolution Against Billboard Stating "Stand With Palestine" Modified — Local "News" Site Smears Jewish Opponents Advocates Who Attended Meeting. fightbackbetter.com 
Howell Township has passed a resolution on the issue of "Anti-Semitism." However the resolution was introduced in response to a…
(2024-05-08). China Coast Guard carries out a patrol off Diaoyu Islands. ecns.cn The China Coast Guard said its fleet conducted a patrol within the territorial waters off the Diaoyu Islands on Wednesday.
(2024-05-08). Forging bonds: People-to-People diplomacy between Taiwan and Somaliland. globalvoices.org 
The pivotal role of non-presidential signatories, particularly foreign ministers, is crucialOriginally published on In an era where traditional diplomatic norms face challenges, Taiwan and Somaliland, two de facto states not recognized by the UN and a majority of countries, are pioneering a unique approach toward international relations. Through…
(2024-05-08). Mumbere loses bid to have pistol returned. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The International Crimes Division of the High Court sitting in Kampala has dismissed an application in which Rwenzururu Kingdom leader Charles Wesley Mumbere wanted his pistol returned to him. He argues that the charges that led to its confiscation were dropped against him. Lady Justice Alice Komuhangi Khauka declined to …
(2024-05-08). Colombia: ICC prosecutor should explain closure of preliminary examination to victims. fidh.org
(2024-05-08). Commemorative postage stamps issued in Belgrade witnessing China-Serbia friendship. ecns.cn The commemorative postage stamps – "Friends from afar" were first issued by China Cultural Center in Belgrade on Tuesday afternoon local time, witnessing China-Serbia ironclad friendship.
(2024-05-08). China to import more quality, distinctive Serbian agriproducts — Xi. ecns.cn China is ready to import more quality and distinctive agricultural products from Serbia, Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Wednesday.
(2024-05-08). Flooding, landslides kill at least 85 in Brazil as climate crisis creates "disastrous cocktail" peoplesworld.org 
Following days of heavy rains in Brazil, the country's southernmost state of Rio Grande do Sul is experiencing severe landslides and flooding. At least 85 people have been killed. Of the 497 cities in the area, more than two-thirds have been affected by the storms, which have destroyed roads and bridges, reported Reuters. On Monday, President Luiz Inacio Lula da …
(2024-05-08). Swineherds amazed with Ugandan pigskin leather products. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Younger swineherds from various parts of Uganda have been amazed by the products made out of pigskin leather, seeing it as another avenue to make money from their herds. These products were part of the display at the Piggery Value Chain Symposium, which attracted over 800 swineherds, both physically and …
(2024-05-08). The surging demand for data is guzzling Virginia's water. grist.org 
Every email you send has a home. Every uploaded file, web search, and social media post does, too. In massive buildings erected from miles of concrete, stacked servers hum with the electricity required to process and store every byte of information that modern lives rely on. | In recent years, these data centers have been rapidly expanding in the United States. But the gargantuan facilities do more than keep cloud servers running — they also guzzle absurd amounts of water to run cooling systems that protect their components from overheating. Now, as artificial intelligence applications become ubiquitous,…
(2024-05-08). Museveni sustains Electronic Fiscal Receipting System (EFRIS). independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni has maintained the use of the Electronic Fiscal Receipting and Invoicing Solutions (EFRIS), for Value Added Tax collections. He, however, advised the Uganda Revenue Authority to suspend fines and penalties for non-compliant traders and instead encouraged dialogue between taxpayers and tax collectors. This was the outcome of …
(2024-05-08). Jailing Trump for contempt in hush money trial could spell political trouble for ex-president. scmp.com Jailing Trump would almost certainly inflame his already loyal base of supporters and in their minds further Trump's narrative that he is being politically persecuted.
(2024-05-08). Bouncers at the Ballot Box: Security Turned Away Voters In What Campaigners say is 'Another Nail in the Coffin of Photo Voter ID'. bylinetimes.com Voters were turned away from a polling station in Sheffield last week after a security guard began checking voter ID on the door, Byline Times can reveal. | A security guard who believed he was doing his job properly, examined IDs on the door of a polling station in Sheffield on May 2 and turned away three people of colour who did not have voter identification. The council did not ask security to check IDs as part of their job. | The security guard told Byline Times that voter ID requirements had been all over the news and argued voters "had no excuse, it's the law." | A spokesperson for Sheffield City Counci…
(2024-05-08). Serbia backs China's legitimate position on Taiwan — Vucic. ecns.cn Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said Wednesday that the Serbian side firmly supports China's legitimate position on Taiwan and other issues involving core interests.
(2024-05-08). Foreign Ministry claims proof of Beijing-Manila correspondence regarding Ren'ai Reef issue. ecns.cn Facts regarding the arrangements between Beijing and Manila on managing the Ren'ai Reef issue are clear and backed by solid evidence that cannot be denied, Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian said on Wednesday.
(2024-05-08). Insights | French scholar encourages youths to visit, understand, invest in China. ecns.cn "I think the first message is peace as the state visit of President Xi to France is occurring in the context of huge tensions," said Sébastien Drochon, senior fellow of the Schiller Institute in France, in an exclusive interview with China News Network.
(2024-05-08). Guerrillas from southwest Colombia abandon ELN. colombiareports.com The "Comuneros del Sur" front that operates in southwest Colombia has broken ties with the ELN to pursue peace with the government of Gustavo Petro. In a video, a guerrilla…
(2024-05-08). China's banks pore over Russia transactions, causing delays and unsettling exporters. scmp.com With China's ties to Russia under stronger scrutiny from the West, banks are keeping a closer eye on transactions with links to Moscow — and China's exporters are concerned their bottom line will suffer.
(2024-05-08). 'Labour Won the Local Elections but it has a Problem — it Can't Engage With UK Muslims'. bylinetimes.com 
The results were mixed for Yes, the opposition party gained more than 180 council seats and eight councils. It triumphed in almost all mayoral elections, including an iconic but narrow victory in the West Midlands. It captured the Parliamentary seat of Blackpool South in a by-election with a 26.3% swing, the third-largest since 1945. | But there were also setbacks. Labour lost control of Oldham council. The Deputy Leader of the council lost his safe Labour seat t…
(2024-05-08). Greece: Acquittal of migrants' rights defender Panayote Dimitras. fidh.org
(2024-05-08). China's 2-ton flying taxi completes maiden flight overseas. ecns.cn China's 2-metric ton electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft completed its maiden flight in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Monday, setting a new record for the 2-metric ton eVTOL in the Middle East, according to AutoFlight, the developer of the eVTOL.
(2024-05-08). Insights丨Erik Solheim: China-Europe cooperation and healthy competition bring mutual benefits. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping left Beijing on Sunday morning for state visits to France, Serbia and Hungary. This is his first trip to Europe in nearly five years. China News Network talked with Erik Solheim, former Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations, who spoke highly of the promising future of China-Europe cooperation in economic development.
(2024-05-08). The Heat: U.S. Politics. america.cgtn.com 
(2024-05-08). Vivo Energy Uganda reaffirms Pearl of Africa Uganda Rally title sponsorship. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Vivo Energy Ugand has announced its continued partnership as the title sponsor of the Shell V-Power Annual Pearl of Africa Uganda Rally, scheduled to take place from 10th to 12th May 2024 in Jinja. The company, a, the marketer and distributor of Shell-branded fuels and lubricants in Uganda, has reaffirmed …
(2024-05-08). India Arrests 4 Accused of Recruiting Citizens for Russian Army. themoscowtimes.com The arrests come two months after investigators conducted raids across 13 locations in India and detained several people for questioning.
(2024-05-08). Xi attends welcome ceremony held by Serbian President Vucic. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping attends a welcome ceremony held by Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic in Belgrade, Serbia, May 8, 2024.
(2024-05-08). Xi says China-Serbia free trade agreement to take effect on July 1. ecns.cn With joint efforts from China and Serbia, the free trade agreement between the two countries will take effect on July 1, Chinese President Xi Jinping said in Belgrade on Wednesday.
(2024-05-08). Iran Stresses Expanding Agricultural Cooperation with Tajikistan. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran's deputy ministry of agriculture for water and soil affairs emphasized broadening agricultural cooperation between Tehran and Dushanbe.
(2024-05-08). Talks, Missiles Two Necessary Coping Strategies: Iran's President. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — It is imperative for Iran to possess missiles for defense in tandem with the continuation of negotiations in order to deal with problems, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi said.
(2024-05-08). Ataques israelíes dejan al menos 35 muertos en Rafah. telesurtv.net 129 personas sufrieron heridas en medio de los bombardeos en un territorio que alberga 1,5 millones de gazatíes desplazados, tras las órdenes de evacuación de octubre de trasladarse hacia el sur.
(2024-05-08). México rechaza la ofensiva militar de Israel sobre Rafah. telesurtv.net En un comunicado oficial, el Gobierno mexicano expresó su profunda preocupación por las posibles consecuencias catastróficas que esta acción militar podría acarrear para la población civil asentada en esa localidad.
(2024-05-08). Universitarios españoles protestan contra el genocidio en Gaza. telesurtv.net Denunciaron la complicidad de los países de la Unión Europea y de la Casa Blanca que apoyan a Israel y su política de ocupación colonial y limpieza étnica.
(2024-05-08). Israel reabre cruce fronterizo en el sur de la Franja de Gaza. telesurtv.net El organismo militar israelí que gestiona los asuntos civiles en los territorios palestinos comunicó la llegada de convoys de ayuda humanitaria procedentes de Egipto.
(2024-05-08). Cuba celebra su Día del Son. radiohc.cu La Habana, 8 may (RHC) Con la alegría que da bailar un género distintivo por excelencia de esta nación caribeña a nivel mundial, se celebra hoy el Día del Son Cubano.
(2024-05-08). Vegueros de Pinar primer equipo con 30 victorias en Serie Cubana de Béisbol. radiohc.cu La Habana, 8 may (ACN) Los Vegueros de Pinar del Rio vinieron de abajo en el marcador para derrotar a los Tigres de Ciego de àÅvila, conseguir su victoria 30 y mantener la cima de la Serie Nacional de Béisbol, en una jornada marcada por un juego sin jits ni carreras propinado por el derecho de Industriales Pavel Hernández, el número 66 que se firma en los torneos cubanos.
(2024-05-08). Cuba con mucho que compartir en enfrentamiento al VIH, afirma ONUSIDA. radiohc.cu Cuba tiene mucho que compartir con el mundo en el enfrentamiento al VIH, desde la importancia de contar con un sistema de salud fuerte hasta su solidaridad internacional, consideró la directora ejecutiva de ONUSIDA, Winnie Byanyima.
(2024-05-08). La niñez, uno de los sectores más golpeado por la violencia en Ecuador. radiohc.cu La niñez es sin dudas, uno de los sectores más golpeado por la ola de violencia en Ecuador, que en 2023 registró más de 7 mil homicidios, lo que llevó a que fuera catalogado como el país más violento de América Latina y el Caribe.
(2024-05-08). Propuesta palestina de alto al fuego está en manos de mediadores. radiohc.cu La Habana, 8 may (RHC) El subsecretario general del movimiento Yihad Islámica de Palestina, Mohammad al-Hindi, confirmó que la propuesta de alto al fuego no ha fracasado y está en manos de mediadores, divulgó hoy en Beirut Al Mayadeen.
(2024-05-08). Desestiman contundentemente indemnización exigida a Meliá. radiohc.cu El contundente fallo a favor de la cadena Meliá Hotels International ante una demanda presentada en España por su gestión de hoteles en Cuba, asesta un golpe significativo al bloqueo de Estados Unidos, en el que persiste la administración de Joseph Biden.
(2024-05-08). Aumentan a 100 los muertos por inundaciones en el sur de Brasil. telesurtv.net Las fuertes lluvias en el sur del país, son una de las peores tragedias climáticas de la historia de Brasil y se cree que en las próximas horas la situación pueda empeorar.
(2024-05-08). Abril extiende a once los meses consecutivos de récord de calor. telesurtv.net El cuarto mes del año 2024 terminó siendo más caluroso que cualquiera del que se tengan registros, con 0.16 grados centígrados por encima de la media del período 1991-2020.
(2024-05-08). Denuncian plan hotelero de esposa de presidente ecuatoriano. telesurtv.net Se trata de la amenaza que supone la expansión inmobiliaria de la empresa Vinazin S.A., donde Lavinia Valbonesi, esposa del presidente Daniel Noboa, es accionista mayoritaria.
(2024-05-08). Asciende a 238 cifra de muertos por inundaciones en Kenia. telesurtv.net El portavoz del Ejecutivo keniano, Isaac Mwaura, informó que hasta el momento contabilizan 75 heridos y 174 desaparecidos.
(2024-05-08). NASA pospone la misión tripulada del Boeing Starliner. telesurtv.net Los astronautas Butch Wilmore y Suni Williams, que estaban listos para despegar de la base de Cabo Cañaveral en Florida, tuvieron que permanecer en tierra cuando se detectó el problema con la válvula del cohete Atlas V, encargado de impulsar el Starliner a órbita.
(2024-05-08). Siete obras de Gustave Flaubert que debes leer. telesurtv.net Miembro de la élite literaria universal, Flaubert resalta por lo depurado de su producción artística y por las temáticas que tocó, muy alejadas de los cánones contemporáneos.
(2024-05-08). Presidente Petro reafirmó que luchará contra la corrupción. telesurtv.net Gustavo Petro afirmó que desde su llegada a la presidencia encontró una corrupción estructural y profesionalizada que ha tomado varias instituciones del Estado colombiano.
(2024-05-08). Entregarán recursos para proyectos comunales en Venezuela. telesurtv.net El mandatario reiteró que atender las necesidades de la población es una prioridad e instó al Poder Popular a seguir organizados.
(2024-05-08). Milei expresa que islas Malvinas están "en manos del Reino Unido" telesurtv.net El mandatario ultraderechista indicó que podría demorar años el intento por recuperar las islas Malvinas.
(2024-05-08). Fiscal de Guatemala carga contra el presidente Bernardo Arévalo. telesurtv.net Es preciso destacar que estas declaraciones surgen después de que Arévalo de León presentara una propuesta de reforma de ley en el Congreso para permitir la remoción del fiscal general…
(2024-05-08). Contitucional guatemalteco ampara a fiscal general y evita cese. telesurtv.net María Consuelo Porras se mostró molesta por la propuesta del presidente, Bernardo Arévalo, de reformar la Ley Orgánica de dicha entidad, debido a que se busca removerla del cargo.
(2024-05-08). Consejo transitorio de Haití pide que Kenia inicie intervención. telesurtv.net Hace varias semanas, el presidente de Kenia aseguró que su país "está listo y dispuesto" a enviar policías para ayudar a restablecer el orden en Haití tras la instalación del Consejo Presidencial.
(2024-05-08). Macedonia del Norte elige nuevo parlamento y presidente. telesurtv.net Un total de 3.508 colegios electorales abrieron a las 07H00 horas locales para las dobles elecciones en las que tienen derecho a votar alrededor de 1.8 millones de personas.
(2024-05-08). Cubanos vencen a Canadá en torneo de balonmano. radiohc.cu La Habana, 8 may (JIT).- Cuba obtuvo su segunda victoria en el Campeonato Masculino de Norteamérica y el Caribe NACHC de México 2024 al vencer 40-24 a su similar de Canadá.
(2024-05-08). Presidente del Parlamento de Türkiye realiza visita oficial a Cuba. radiohc.cu La Habana, 8 may (RHC) El presidente de la Gran Asamblea Nacional de Türkiye (Parlamento), Numan Kurtulmu≈ü, llegó hoy a Cuba para realizar una visita oficial, en respuesta a una invitación de su homólogo Esteban Lazo.
(2024-05-08). Reconoce Cuba labor del Cited en el cuidado a los adultos mayores. radiohc.cu La Habana, 8 may (RHC) Manuel Marrero Cruz, Primer Ministro de Cuba, felicitó la víspera, a través de su cuenta en X, al colectivo del Centro de Investigaciones sobre Longevidad, Envejecimiento y Salud (Cited) en su aniversario 32.
(2024-05-08). Belarús responderá de inmediato ante una agresión militar. radiohc.cu La Habana, 8 may (RHC) El presidente belaruso, Aleksánder Lukashenko, prometió una respuesta inmediata a cualquier agresión militar contra su país, según informó hoy la agencia de noticias BelTA.
(2024-05-08). El 3 de junio comenzará proceso de transición del poder en Panamá. telesurtv.net Durante su encuentro en el Palacio de Las Garzas, Cortizo felicitó a Mulino por su victoria, así como abordaron temas de seguridad pública y economía y finanzas, entre otros.
(2024-05-08). Bahamas reconoce a Palestina como miembro efectivo de la ONU. telesurtv.net El Gobierno bahamense, a través de un comunicado, expresó su compromiso con los principios fundacionales de la Carta de Naciones Unidas.
(2024-05-08). Indepaz denuncia asesinato de lideresa campesina en Cauca, Colombia. telesurtv.net El asesinato de esta lideresa ocurrió por hombres armados, quienes llegaron hasta su vivienda y la atacaron frente a su familia.
(2024-05-08). Qatar llama a impedir un genocidio en la ciudad gazatí de Rafah. telesurtv.net El pedido del país árabe responde a la amenaza de una operación militar a gran escala en Rafah por parte de Israel.
(2024-05-08). øTom Cruise en una misión imposible y olímpica en París-2024. radiohc.cu París, 8 may (PL).- El célebre actor de Hollywood Tom Cruise, líder de la saga de espías Misión Imposible, será uno de los protagonistas de la ceremonia de clausura de los Juegos Olímpicos de París-2024, divulga hoy la prensa francesa.
(2024-05-08). Serbia pide apoyo a China para enfrentar presiones externas. telesurtv.net El presidente de China, Xi Jinping, inició este miércoles una visita oficial a Serbia para fortalecer las relaciones políticas y económicas…
(2024-05-08). Inundaciones en Uruguay provocan más de 700 desplazados. telesurtv.net Las inundaciones han provocado unos 199 evacuados y 564 autoevacuados en diferentes localidades de los cinco departamentos del territorio uruguayo.
(2024-05-08). Palestinos rechazan cualquier control extranjero sobre cruce de Rafah. radiohc.cu Ramala, 8 mayo (RHC) La Organización para la Liberación de Palestina (OLP), partidos y movimientos políticos rechazaron hoy cualquier control extranjero sobre el paso fronterizo de Rafah, en la Franja de Gaza, como planea Israel.
(2024-05-08). Minuto a minuto del asedio israelí contra la Franja de Gaza. telesurtv.net La OMS ha alertado sobre la grave situación sanitaria en Gaza y la falta de recursos para atender a la población afectada por los ataques israelíes.
(2024-05-08). Pistoleros cubanos fuera de primera final en Mundial de Bakú. radiohc.cu La Habana, 8 may (JIT).- El cubano Jorge Félix àÅlvarez lució bien durante la segunda ronda de clasificaciones de la modalidad de tiro rápido a 25 metros, en la Copa Mundial de Rifle, Pistola y Escopeta de Bakú 2024, pero no le alcanzó para colarse en la final de este miércoles.
(2024-05-08). Partidos de Cuba y Chipre firman Memorando de Entendimiento. radiohc.cu La Habana, 8 mayo (RHC) El Miembro del Buró Político y Secretario de Organización del Comité Centrtal del Partido Comunista de Cuba (PCC), y el Secretario General del Comité Central del Partido Progresista del Pueblo Trabajador de Chipre (AKEL), Stefanos Stefanou, firmaron este martes,un Memorando de Entendimiento y Cooperación interpartidista.
(2024-05-08). Líbano y Cuba por fortalecer intercambios políticos. radiohc.cu La Habana, 8 mayo (RHC) Cuba y el Líbano analizaron las acciones para continuar fortaleciendo los intercambios entre las organizaciones políticas durante un encuentro sostenido por el miembro del Buró Político y Secretario de Organización del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba (PCC), Roberto Morales Ojeda, con Secretario General del Partido Comunista del Líbano (PCL),Hanna Gharib.
(2024-05-08). Amplían cooperación política Cuba y Rusia. radiohc.cu Moscú, 8 mayo (RHC) El primer secretario de Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel, y el presidente del partido Rusia Unida, Dmitri Medvédev, repasaron hoy aquí el avance de la relaciones políticas bilaterales.
(2024-05-08). Romerías de Mayo siembran la amistad en Cuba. radiohc.cu La Habana, 8 may (RHC) Con la siembra de un nuevo árbol de la amistad, y el izaje del Hacha símbolo de Holguín en lo más alto de la ciudad moderna, culminó las XXXI Romerías de Mayo, tras siete días de arte y pensamiento.
(2024-05-08). Este sábado Carrera de la Amistad Cuba y Rusia. radiohc.cu La Habana, 8 may (JIT).- La VIII edición de la Carrera de la Amistad entre Cuba y Rusia acontecerá este sábado aquí, según sobresalió en la presentación del evento hecha hoy por el embajador de ese país en la Isla Víctor Koronelli.
(2024-05-08). Líderes de Cuba y Rusia rinden honores a Fidel Castro en Moscú. telesurtv.net Cuba y Rusia celebran el aniversario 64 del restablecimiento de sus relaciones diplomáticas en el marco de la visita del jefe de Estado cubano a ese país.
(2024-05-08). Sindicatos argentinos marchan por demandas de asistencia social. telesurtv.net El Frente de Organizaciones en Lucha (FOL) denunció "el desguace del programa Potenciar Trabajo y la reducción a la mitad del salario de 200.000 trabajadores".
(2024-05-08). Reportan apagones en varios estados de México. telesurtv.net A través de las redes sociales se reportaron apagones en la Ciudad de México y los estados de México, Chiapas, Michoacán y Veracruz, entre varios otros.
(2024-05-08). Empresas pesqueras uruguayas continúan en huelga. telesurtv.net La Cámara de Industrias Pesqueras del Uruguay (CIPU) y la Cámara de Armadores Pesqueros del Uruguay (CAPU) se negaron a realizar negociaciones laborales.
(2024-05-08). Respaldan a teleSUR tras decisión del Gobierno argentino. telesurtv.net Figuras como los argentinos Atilio Borón, Stela Calloni y Lautaro Rivara han denunciado el acto de censura.
(2024-05-08). Comienza Décima Cumbre de la Unión Económica Euroasiática en Moscú. telesurtv.net La Cumbre de la Unión Económica Euroasiática está integrada por Rusia, Bielorrusia, Kazajistán, Armenia y Kirguistán.
(2024-05-08). Colocan 17 provincias dominicanas en alerta amarilla por lluvias. telesurtv.net Territorios como María Trinidad Sánchez, La Altagracia, Monseñor Nouel, Monte Cristi, San Pedro de Macorís y El Seibo están an alerta amarilla.
(2024-05-08). América Latina y el Caribe registran el año mas cálido en 2023. telesurtv.net "La temperatura media de 2023 fue la más alta registrada, 0,82 °C por encima del promedio de 1991-2020 y 1,39 °C por encima del valor de referencia de 1961-1990", según OMM.
(2024-05-08). Reportan tercera fosa común en hospital Al Shifa con 49 cuerpos. telesurtv.net El Gobierno gazatí considera "a la Administración estadounidense, a la comunidad internacional y a la ocupación plenamente responsables de estas fosas comunes y de esta flagrante agresión".
(2024-05-08). ALBA-TCP se solidariza con Brasil por inundaciones al sur del país. telesurtv.net Según el último informe de la Defensa Civil, las lluvias e inundaciones han causado el desplazamiento de más de 129,000 personas, 90 muertes y 132 desapariciones.
(2024-05-08). Israel bombardea varios campos de refugiados en Rafah. telesurtv.net Además, las fuerzas de ocupación israelíes tomaron el control del lado palestino del cruce fronterizo de Rafah, deteniendo por completo el flujo de ayuda a los heridos hacia la Franja de Gaza.
(2024-05-08). Suman casi 35.000 los palestinos asesinados en ofensiva sionista. telesurtv.net En el día 215 de genocidio desde el 7 de octubre, las fuerzas de ocupación israelíes continúan sus masacres contra familias palestinas en Gaza, ahora agravada con la incursión en Rafah.
(2024-05-08). Condenan a 23 años de cárcel a líder mapuche Héctor Llaitul en Chile. telesurtv.net Las autoridades locales han decretado alerta roja en el territorio donde se encuentra emplazado el tribunal.
(2024-05-08). AN de Venezuela aprueba Ley de Pensiones en segunda discusión. telesurtv.net La legislación resultó adecuadamente sancionada por el órgano Legislativo, de acuerdo al Artículo 213 de la Carta Magna venezolana.
(2024-05-08). Presidente de China arriba a Serbia en visita oficial. telesurtv.net Durante la visita oficial están previstas conversaciones entre ambos líderes, para discutir asuntos relacionados con la agenda regional e internacional.
(2024-05-08). Justicia peruana niega pensión vitalicia a expresidente Fujimori. telesurtv.net El pasado 6 de mayo el expremier envió un oficio al Congreso solicitando le sea pagada la pensión vitalicia que, por ley, le corresponde a todo expresidente.
(2024-05-08). Estudiantes se suman a protestas en apoyo a Gaza en Madrid, España. telesurtv.net Entre los principales objetivos exigidos por los manifestantes figura el cese al fuego en el territorio gazatí.
(2024-05-08). Avanza discusión de Ley de Bases en Senado argentino. telesurtv.net El próximo jueves, decretado como día de paro general en la Argentina, debe hacerse público el dictamen sobre las discusiones.
(2024-05-08). Desalojan campamento propalestino en Universidad George Washington. telesurtv.net "Vinieron con equipo antidisturbios completo: cientos de policías", dijo un manifestante en la Universidad George Washington la madrugada de este miércoles.
(2024-05-08). Realizan campaña en Venezuela: "Biden levanta el bloqueo ya" telesurtv.net Durante el inicio de la campaña también hubo expresiones de respaldo a teleSUR tras la accion del Gobierno argentino contra la plataforma multimedia.
(2024-05-08). Reprimen protestas universitarias propalestinas en Berlín. telesurtv.net El despojo de los protestantes se produjo de forma brutal por parte de la policía berlinesa haciendo uso de la fuerza para lograrlo.
(2024-05-08). Elevan a 95 la cifra de muertos por lluvias en el sur de Brasil. telesurtv.net De acuerdo a las autoridades de Rio Grande do Sul, alrededor de 1.5 millones de personas han sido afectadas por las fuertes lluvias e inundaciones…
(2024-05-08). The CADTM Denounces the Lack of Action on Climate Change and the Neoliberal Approach of the Bretton Woods Institutions. cadtm.org
(2024-05-08). Towards the 6th International Ecosocialist Meeting. cadtm.org
(2024-05-08). The Mexican debt crisis and the World Bank. cadtm.org
(2024-05-08). The World Bank and the IMF: the creditors' bailiffs. cadtm.org In July 2024, the World Bank and the IMF will be 80 years old. 80 years of financial neo-colonialism and the imposition of austerity policies in the name of debt repayment. 80 years is enough! The Bretton Woods institutions must be abolished and replaced by democratic institutions serving an ecological, feminist and anti-racist bifurcation. To mark these 80 years, we are republishing a series of articles every Wednesday until July, looking in detail at the history and damage caused by these (…) | – | / |
(2024-05-08). The singularity and importance of the 1st World Anti-Fascist Conference to be held in Porto Alegre from 17 to 19 May 2024. cadtm.org
(2024-05-08). The World Bank saw the debt crisis looming. cadtm.org
(2024-05-08). "The Olympic flame, a wonderful idea from Dr. Goebbels"! cadtm.org
(2024-05-08). Further thoughts on the economics of imperialism. cadtm.org
(2024-05-08). India: Modi and the rise of the billionaire Raj. cadtm.org A general election in India starts today. 970m Indians, more than 10% of the world's population, will head to the polls in what will be the largest election in history for the Lok Sabha (House of the People) parliamentary elections. The poll will spread across India and take up to 4 June to complete. Opinion polls suggest that Prime Minister Narendra Modi, leader of the Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and his coalition will win a third successive 5-year term, and win by (…) | – | / |
(2024-05-08). India : popular movements, not elections, will bring transformative change. cadtm.org With the exception of a brief period, India has been more fortunate than many other nations in being able to maintain parliamentary rule over the last 77 years. With 900 million voters—more than the populations of Europe and Australia put together—the Indian elections are hailed as the largest exhibition and celebration of democracy. The nation's economic growth over the past 30 years —one of the fastest in the world—also makes the elections noteworthy on a global scale.
| India is undoubtedly at (…) | – | /…
(2024-05-08). Israeli settlers attack Gaza aid convoy, destroy food. newarab.com 
Around 250 The protesters blocked traffic in Latrun, a small illegal settlement close to Jerusalem, before breaking into the trucks and throwing their contents on the floor despite attempts by the police to reopen the road. | Six people were arrested, the Israeli police announced on Tuesday. | A group called the "Order 9 movement" had announc…
(2024-05-08). Did US and Hamas trick Israel into Gaza ceasefire deal. newarab.com 
Israeli officials claim to have not been briefed by Washington on the ceasefire deal proposed by The deal has reportedly been shunned by Israeli officials as they said it required "too many concessions" on Israel's side, adding that it was not what was previously agreed. | According to American news site Axios, a senior US official played down Israeli concerns by saying "American diploma…
(2024-05-08). Israel, Hamas resume talks in Cairo for Gaza ceasefire deal. newarab.com 
Israeli and Hamas delegations are back in Cairo to Hamas announced on Monday evening that it agreed to a proposed deal presented by mediators
(2024-05-08). US optimistic as Gaza ceasefire talks set to resume in Cairo. newarab.com 
(2024-05-08). Israel to 'give private US firm control of Rafah crossing'. newarab.com 
According to Haaretz, negotiations are ongoing with the unnamed company, which employs former elite US soldiers and specializes in securing strategic sites in Africa and the Middle East. | Israel and the US will help the firm if needed, the report added. | However, US officials have refused to confirm this. | US National Security Cou…
(2024-05-08). Egyptians outraged at Israel's military operations in Rafah. newarab.com 
As Israel On Tuesday, Cairo called on…
(2024-05-08). Egypt protests to Israel over takeover of Rafah crossing. newarab.com 
An Egyptian source, who spoke with The New Arab's sister site Al-Araby Al-Jadeed, warned that Israel's actions and intransigence could prompt Egypt to reconsider its role in…
(2024-05-08). US delays report on whether Israel broke international law. newarab.com 
US President The State Department had been working for months on the review, which was set to determine whether Israel violated international humanitarian law since the war on Gaza started in October. | If it was found that Israel was indeed violating in…
(2024-05-08). Udi Raz: Berlin stepping up repression of pro-Palestine Jews. newarab.com 
The German government and establishment are stepping up the repression of pro-Palestine Jews including Israelis, but it's all about anti-Arab/Muslim racism by proxy, says "Germany is very much engaged in an attempt to self-define itself through the exclusion of other minorities. In the 30s and 40s, it was the Jews, and now it is Muslims," explained Raz, adding that Germany is eager to protect Jews but only to the extent that those Jews are also "willing to produce anti-Musl…
(2024-05-08). Egypt probes murder of Israeli businessman in Alexandria. newarab.com 
The Egyptian authorities opened an investigation into the murder of a Canadian-Israeli businessman in the Mediterranean city of Alexandria, an incident believed to be In a brief
(2024-05-08). Barclays 'increased financing' of Israel-linked arms firms. newarab.com 
The Palestine Solidarity Campaign (PSC), Campaign Against Arms Trade (CAAT) and War on Want found a significant increase in shareholdings in loans to nine companies known to be producing weapons used by Israel. | The repo…
(2024-05-08). Israel bombs UAE-run hospital in Gaza injuring Emirati guard. newarab.com 
Three projectiles fell on the medical facility, with an Emirati security guard among the injured, Arabi21 rep…
(2024-05-08). Why a US-Saudi defence pact is off the table for now. newarab.com 
In a recent interview, US national security adviser Jake Sullivan "The integrated vision is a bilateral understanding between the US and Saudi Arabia combined with normalisation between Israel and Saudi Arabia, combined with meaningful steps on behalf of the Palestinian people…
(2024-05-08). Gaza: 49 bodies found in 3rd mass grave at Al-Shifa hospital. newarab.com 
Gaza health workers uncovered on Wednesday at least 49 bodies at The Israeli military has repeatedly targeted
(2024-05-08). Israel razes 47 homes in Negev desert, raids West Bank towns. newarab.com 
Israeli forces raided and demolished the homes of Palestinian Bedouin citizens of Israel in the At least 47 homes were destroyed in the region's Hebron Valley, in southern Israel where a heavy police presence prevented protesters and residents from accessing their properties. | In recent years,
(2024-05-08). Mid-level Israeli team to head to Cairo to assess Hamas position, official says. newarab.com 
A team of mid-ranking "This delegation is made up of mid-level envoys. Were there a credible deal in the offing, the principals would be heading the delegation," the official told Reuters, referring to the senior officials from the intelligen…
(2024-05-08). Pro-Palestinians slam Pulitzer for 'biased' New York Times. newarab.com 
Activists have expressed outrage over The New York Times winning a The US paper won a prize for its alleged "wide-ranging and revelatory coverage of Hamas's lethal attack in southern Israel on October 7", as well as reporting…
(2024-05-08). Taliban say order restored after Afghan opium poppy protests. newarab.com 
The Afghan Mujahid said in a separate stateme…
(2024-05-08). Kataeb Hezbollah says US troops must leave Iraq. newarab.com 
(2024-05-08). Eurovision Song Contest begins with Gaza protests expected. newarab.com 
Competition in the 68th Performers representing countries across Europe and beyond will take the stage in the first of two semi-finals in the Swedish city of Malmo. It and a second semi-final on Thursday will whittle a field of 37 nations to 26 who will compete in Saturday's final against a backdrop of both parties…
(2024-05-08). Traces of Enayat: Uncovering the life of Enayat al-Zayyat. newarab.com 
(2024-05-08). Support for TikTok ban due to Gaza content, says Mitt Romney. newarab.com 
The support for a nationwide ban on Speaking at an event at the McCain Institute think-tank alongside Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Romney explained that the ban on the app passed both chambers of Congress due to apparent widespread mention…
(2024-05-08). Philip Morris quietly secures major stake in Egypt's tobacco. newarab.com 
This story is part of Smoking for the State, a
(2024-05-08). US professor shouts abuse at Muslim woman at Gaza protest. newarab.com 
Arizona State University (ASU) has placed a professor on leave and said it was investigating him on Monday after a video showed the academic harassing a Muslim woman at a pro-Palestine march. | "ASU is aware of the allegations against Jonathan Yudelman and is investigating them," a university spokesperson told the Anadolu news agency, adding that he had been placed on leave pending the outcome of the investigation. | The investigation came after a video shared online showed Yudelman shouting aggressively at a woman wearing the hijab, prompting widespread condemnation and calls for him to be punished. | In the…
(2024-05-08). Tunisia detains a prominent activist for migrants' rights. newarab.com 
(2024-05-08). US repatriates 11 citizens from northeast Syria. newarab.com 
The The United States also helped repatriate six Canadians, four
(2024-05-08). US rapper Macklemore releases pro-Gaza track Hind's Hall. newarab.com 
US rapper Macklemore has released a new song in The song, entitled 'Hind's Hall', pays tribute to
(2024-05-08). Italy PM Meloni signs cooperation deals in Libya visit. newarab.com 
Italian Prime Minister Accompanied by a ministerial delegation on her second visit to
(2024-05-08). Student Gaza protests spread to European universities. newarab.com 
(2024-05-08). Saudi to punish 'Hajj without permit' with jail, deportation. newarab.com 
Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Interior Anyone caught transporting unauthorized individuals attempting Hajj faces stiff penalties. Violators can be jailed for up to six months and fined a hefty 50,000 Saudi Riyals (roughly $13,333). | The Ministry emphasized that being present in designated areas during Hajj without a valid permit is a serious offense. This applies to everyo…
(2024-05-08). Iran: Man sentenced to death for posts during 2022 protests. newarab.com 
Iran was gripped by months-long protests over the death of 22-year-old Amini, after she was arrested for an allegedly wearing her hijab improperly. | The judiciary's Mizan Online website said Mahmoud Mehrabi was found guilty of posting con…
(2024-05-08). Switzerland proposes $11 million UNRWA donation in Gaza. newarab.com 
The government's proposal, announced Wednesday after weeks of procrastination, represents half of the amount which was initially set to be paid to the UNRWA agency in 2024. | "Switzerland's 10 million Swiss francs contributi…
(2024-05-08). Ukraine says thwarted Russian-led plot to kill Zelensky. newarab.com 
Two Ukrainian security officials were arrested for their links to the group, which had aimed to carry out high-profile killings ahead of Russian President Vladimir Putin's inauguration on Tuesday. | "The terrorist attack, which was supposed to…
(2024-05-08). PA welcomes Bahamas recognition of Palestinian statehood. newarab.com 
The Bahamas has officially recognised the State of The Ramallah-based Palestinian Authority welcomed the move. | In a statement, the Bahamas said the Palestinian people have the legal right to "freely determine their political status", joining growing international support for "Recogni…
(2024-05-08). Authorities target migrant activists after Kais Saied speech. newarab.com 
Tunisian authorities have taken action against multiple migration activists following President Kais Saied's allegations that they were "mercenaries". | On Tuesday, 7 April, Tunisia's public prosecutor detained Saadia Mosbah, a prominent activist and head of the NGO M'nemty that defends the rights of migrants and fights against anti-black racism. | Mosbah and her vice president,
(2024-05-08). Eurovision 'regrets' opening act's 'Palestinian' keffiyeh. newarab.com 
Organisers of the Eric Saade, a former Swedish contestant was not competing but performed a song on Tuesday, wearing a keffiyeh which has come to symbolise Palestinian resilience and a show of solidarity with the cause. | Saade, whose father is of Palestinian origin, has previously expressed support…
(2024-05-08). US completes construction of aid pier for blockaded Gaza. newarab.com 
The US military has completed construction of its The pier – which the US military started building last month and which will cost at least $320 million – is aimed at boosting deliveries of desperately needed
(2024-05-08). Belgium to support Palestine's full UN membership bid: FM. newarab.com 
Belgian Foreign Minister
(2024-05-08). Could US campus protests over Gaza cost Biden the election. newarab.com 
(2024-05-08). Palestine Monetary Authority probing Gaza bank robberies. newarab.com 
The The independent body that oversees the financial system in Palestine acknowledged that banks in
(2024-05-08). India 2024 elections: Bollywood flooded with pro—Modi films. newarab.com 
(2024-05-08). Gazans mourn over bodies of loved ones at al-Najjar hospital in Rafah. presstv.ir Relatives mourn over the bodies of their loved ones at al-Najjar hospital in Rafah in southern Gaza Strip after Israeli airstrike.
(2024-05-08). Iraq resistance strikes in Israeli port city. presstv.ir The Islamic Resistance in Iraq says it has conducted a new retaliatory attack on an Israeli position in the occupied lands.
(2024-05-08). Explainer: What are the contours of Gaza truce deal accepted by Hamas? presstv.ir Hamas has agreed to the terms of a ceasefire proposal that calls for an end to the Israeli genocidal war on Gaza while the regime continues to procrastinate.
(2024-05-08). UN chief urges Israel to halt escalation, engage in ceasefire talks. presstv.ir The Israeli regime has seized control of the Rafah border crossing.
(2024-05-08). At least 35 killed in Israeli strikes on Rafah as vital aid corridors cut off. presstv.ir At least 35 Palestinians are killed as a result of Israeli military strikes against various neighborhoods in the southern Gaza Strip city of Rafah.
(2024-05-08). World on edge as Israel steps up attacks on Rafah. presstv.ir The regime's military sent tanks into Rafah and established control over the Gaza side of the border crossing with Egypt.
(2024-05-08). French university students set up tents, protest against Israel's attack on Rafah. presstv.ir Dozens of student protesters demonstrated in front of Sciences Po University in Paris, denouncing Israel's recent attack on Gaza…
(2024-05-08). 'Wider escalation': Yemen warns Israel of more retaliatory attacks if Rafah invaded. presstv.ir Yemen says it would expand its retaliatory attacks on Israeli-bound ships if the occupying regime invades Rafah.
(2024-05-08). Israel keeps bombing Rafah as truce talks resume in Cairo. presstv.ir The bombardment of Rafah comes despite Hamas agreeing to the proposed truce deal put forward by mediators.
(2024-05-08). Iran president urges global action for Gaza humanitarian aid. presstv.ir President Raeisi called on international organizations to intensify efforts to overcome obstacles created by the Israeli regime.
(2024-05-08). Netanyahu confronting not only Palestinians but entire world by Rafah invasion: Official. presstv.ir Mustafa Barghouti, the head of the Palestinian National Initiative party, underscored the Israeli regime's failure in its months-long US-backed war in Gaza.
(2024-05-08). In attacking Rafah, Israel is sabotaging global efforts to stop Gaza war: Iran. presstv.ir The Israeli military seized control of the Rafah border crossing after advancing during the night through heavy bombardment of residential areas.
(2024-05-08). Oxford students protest against Gaza genocide. presstv.ir Students at Oxford University protest against the war in Gaza, demanding divestment from, and a boycott of, Israeli institutions that profit from the genocidal war.
(2024-05-08). May 7: 'Axis of Resistance' operations against Israeli occupation. presstv.ir Amid Israeli genocide in Gaza, Palestinian and regional resistance groups continued their operations against the regime and its Western backers on Tuesday, May 7.
(2024-05-08). Operation True Promise 'source of national pride', consensus builder: Raeisi. presstv.ir Raeisi has praised as a source of national pride the Islamic Republic's daring strikes last month on the Israeli-occupied territories.
(2024-05-08). Families of Israeli captives press for swap deal with Hamas. presstv.ir Families of Israeli captives step up pressure to reach a swap deal with Hamas.
(2024-05-08). A singer with Palestine keffiyeh: Eurovision contest kicks off with pro-Gaza protests. presstv.ir The Eurovision Song Contest 2024 kicks off in Sweden with pro-Palestine protests.
(2024-05-08). Greek May Day demos condemn Israeli savagery in Gaza. presstv.ir A few thousand protesters held flags, banners, and placards in support of Palestine and the protests taking place on university campuses in the States.
(2024-05-08). UN envoy: No resistance group involved in Iran's 'legitimate' response to Israel. presstv.ir Iran's permanent ambassador to the UN says no resistance group was involved in the country's 'legitimate' response to the Israeli aggression.
(2024-05-08). West asked Iran 'don't hit Israel hard', lower intensity of True Promise: FM. presstv.ir Iran's foreign minister says the West had called on the Islamic Republic to exercise restraint and mitigate the severity of its retaliation.
(2024-05-08). India state-owned company shipped munitions to Israel amid Gaza war: Report. presstv.ir An Indian state-owned defense company has been accused of sending ammunition and explosives to Israel, a report says.
(2024-05-08). Egyptian group kills 'Israeli agent' in Alexandria. presstv.ir An "Israeli agent" in the guise of a businessman has been shot dead by unknown gunmen in the Egyptian port city of Alexandria, according to reports.
(2024-05-08). Op. True Promise 'source of national pride', consensus builder: Raeisi. presstv.ir Raeisi has praised as a source of national pride the Islamic Republic's daring strikes last month on the Israeli-occupied territories.
(2024-05-08). Funeral of mother, son killed in Israeli strike on south Lebanon. presstv.ir Mourners carry the coffins of May Youssef and her 12-year-old son, who were killed in an Israeli strike against a southern Lebanese village.
(2024-05-08). Smoke clouds billow over Berlin after fire at factory with chemicals storage. presstv.ir A large fire at a Berlin metalworking factory on the outskirts of the German capital led to plumes of black smoke on Friday.
(2024-05-08). Tensions high as recession-weary Argentines march to president's residence. presstv.ir Riot police were deployed against a protest march seeking to head to the president's residence of Olivos.
(2024-05-08). Washington police clear pro-Palestine encampment, arrest dozens. presstv.ir Students had been inside the George Washington University Yard since April 25.
(2024-05-08). Police dismantle migrant camp near Paris city hall. presstv.ir Police said the dozens of tents posed a potential health and security risk.
(2024-05-08). Oxford, Cambridge join Palestine solidarity encampments. presstv.ir Students showing support for Palestinians set up camps outside Oxford and Cambridge universities in the UK.
(2024-05-08). Drone shows scale of flood devastation in southern Brazil. presstv.ir Residents of a flooded city in Brazil's state of Rio Grande do Sul faced the huge scale of devastation in the region.
(2024-05-08). Thousands attend pro-Palestinian protest in Bangladesh. presstv.ir Thousands of Bangladeshi students march in Dhaka in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza and with pro-Palestinian student protests around the world.
(2024-05-08). Why Israel Is Losing on the Diplomatic Front. sonar21.com 
WARNING UP FRONT — I am doing a video essay and there are some very tough, disturbing images. Proceed at your own risk. The following sample of videos show why there is a generational divide between the folks 60 and older and those under forty years of age when it comes to the question of the war between Israel and the Palestinians. | The vast majority of us "seasoned" citizens (Rush Limbaugh's term for senior citizens) are still watching legacy television and cable news or reading newspapers. The under forty crowd rely on social media, such as TikTok, Instagram, Telegram, Facebook, YouTube, Rumble an…
(2024-05-08). Hamas Mounts 6 Rocket & Mortar Attacks As IDF Waves Israel Flag On Rafah Crossing | Watch. hindustantimes.com Hamas gave a befitting response to Israel military after it seized the east side of the Rafah crossing on May 7. Several mortar shells and rockets were fired towards southern Israel from the Gaza Strip. Hamas released a new video showing the Al-Qassam brigades clashing with IDF and targeting the northern command headquarters. The Institute of Study for War said that at least 6 attacks were carried out by Palestinian militant groups on southern Israel since May 6. Watch for more details. INTERNATIONAL NEWS…
(2024-05-08). Hamas' Abu Obaida Blames Israel For Death Of Hostages, Issues This Warning As IDF Storms Rafah. hindustantimes.com
(2024-05-08). Houthis Unleash Drones In Red Sea As Israel Invades Rafah; Merchant Vessel Attacked | Watch. hindustantimes.com
(2024-05-08). How U.S. 'Stopped' Israel From Using 900 KG-Bombs & JDAMs To Flatten Rafah | Report. hindustantimes.com An U.S. official has confirmed that the country held up a heavy-duty bombs shipment for Israel last week fearing that the IDF would use it in Rafah ground operation. An Associated Press reported that the shipment consisted of 900-kg and 225-kg bombs. The official also appeared to confirm a Wall Street Journal report that U.S. had delayed a weapons shipment to Israel that consisted of JDAMs. Watch. INTERNATIONAL NEWS…
(2024-05-08). Russian FPV Drone Smashes Into 7th U.S.-made Abrams Tank In Ukrainian Battlefield | Watch. hindustantimes.com
(2024-05-08). Russia Carpet-Bombs Kyiv, Lviv With 76 Cruise Missiles & Shahed Drones In Single Night. hindustantimes.com Russia launched a massive aerial attack on Ukraine overnight, targeting energy infrastructure in Kyiv and Lviv cities. 76 cruise missiles and Shahed drones were used in the latest series of Russian strikes on the war-torn country's infrastructure. Ukraine's energy operator said it could impose new shutdowns "due to new damage to the equipment of Ukrainian power plants caused by Russian strikes." An eight-year-old child was wounded in the central Kirovograd region, while falling debris wounded two in the region surrounding Kyiv. Watch for more details. INTERNATIONAL NEWS…
(2024-05-08). Zelensky's New Draconian Move, Ukrainians Filming Mobilisation Drive Can Now Be Jailed | Watch. hindustantimes.com
(2024-05-08). 'Get Out Now': Iran-linked Kata'ib Hezbollah Roars At U.S. Troops In Iraq | Details. hindustantimes.com Iran-linked Kata'ib Hezbollah, a powerful militant group in Iraq, has warned the U.S. troops to leave the nation in Middle East. In a statement issued on May 7, Kata'ib Hezbollah said that there was no necessary action either from the Iraqi government to push for the withdrawal of troops or from the U.S. side to fast track it. The statement raised concerns that the group may resume attacks on U.S. troops which it stopped following the drone strike in Jordan in January this year that left 3 American soldiers dead. Watch for more details. INTERNATIONAL NEWS…