(2024-06-29). 5 missiles hit near ship in Red Sea in potential Houthi attack. newarab.com 
A ship traveling through the Red Sea came under repeated missile fire Friday in a likely attack launched by Five missiles landed near the vessel as it traveled off the coast of the port city of Hodeida in Yemen, the British military's United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations center said. | The missiles landed near the vessel, but caused no damage, the UKTMO added. | The Houthis did not immediately claim the attack. How…
(2024-06-29). Iran warns Israel of 'obliterating war' if it attacks Lebanon. aljazeera.com Israeli forces conduct series of attacks on Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon as tit-for-tat strikes intensify.
(2024-06-29). Protesters clash in Brooklyn as Israeli firm hosts event to sell stolen Palestinian land. presstv.ir New York's Jewish community has been hosting events annually to auction off land in Israel and in West Bank settlements.
(2024-06-29). Yemeni, Iraqi Resistance Forces Launch Joint Attacks on Ships Linked to Israel. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Yemeni armed forces, in coordination with Iraqi resistance fighters, executed multiple military operations on Friday targeting ships associated with the Israeli regime.
(2024-06-29). In Rafah, 83% Of Refugees Report No Access To Food. imemc.org 
Yet another malnutrition death; Gazans surrounded by sewage, garbage, insects; starvation setting in; out of 10,000+ medical evacuations needed, 19 permitted to leave; Gaza's ambulance rescue service about to stop due to lack of fuel; Biden admin about to release part of suspended bomb shipment; Congress votes to conceal Gaza death toll; much more. By …
(2024-06-29). Israeli troopers killed as Gaza resistance inflicts heavy losses in Shujaya. presstv.ir The Gaza resistance launches reprisal attacks on Israeli forces invading the Shujaya neighborhood in Gaza City, killing and wounding Israeli troopers in multiple attacks.
(2024-06-29). Over 500 Palestinian children in W Bank detained since Gaza war. newarab.com 
At least 540 children have been held in difficult conditions, according to the prisoner support and rights organisation, in similar treatment to…
(2024-06-29). US aid pier removed from Gaza due to high seas. newarab.com 
A temporary It is the third time the pier has been detached from the shore because of weather conditions since its initial installation in mid-May, and the effort is also facing difficulties with distribution of assistance once it reaches Gaza. | "Due to high sea states expected this w…
(2024-06-29). Israel 'needs six months' in Gaza-Egypt Philadelphi corridor. newarab.com 
The The army seeks to stay in the Philadelphi (Salah Al-Din) corridor under the pretext of destroying tunnels, Israeli newspaper Yedioth Ah…
(2024-06-29). We Can't Let The Press Launder Israel's War. popularresistance.org The United States-backed Israeli siege and genocide in Gaza is entering its tenth month. Israel's relentless bombings and executions by Israeli snipers and soldiers have killed more than 38,100 Palestinians in Gaza, with thousands more uncounted and decomposing under the rubble, and more than 86,000 injured. Reports by nonprofit agencies and organizations have detailed the Israeli military's numerous war crimes, including abductions, torture and sexual violence against Palestinians. More than 2.3 million Palestinians are at risk of dying from Israeli-imposed starvation, indiscriminate bombing, the spread of disea…
(2024-06-29). 'Genocide denial': US House votes to bar use of Gaza death toll. newarab.com 
The US House of Representatives on Thursday voted to bar the State Department from using international affairs budget funds to cite figures on the number of Palestinians killed by Israel in The 269 – 144 vote in favour of the bipartisan amendment, backed by 62 Democrats and 207 Republicans, will now go to the Senate for consideration. | Palestinian-American congresswoman
(2024-06-29). Iran mission to UN: All options on table if Lebanon attacked. presstv.ir Iran's permanent mission to the United Nations says all options, including full involvement of resistance groups in West Asia, are on the table in case Israel decides to launch a war on Lebanon.
(2024-06-29). Iran envoy to UN: All options on table if Lebanon attacked. presstv.ir Iran's permanent mission to the United Nations says all options, including full involvement of resistance groups in West Asia, are on the table in case Israel decides to launch a war on Lebanon.
(2024-06-29). US to deliver Israel 1,700 500-pound bombs amid Gaza genocidal war. presstv.ir The United States is to send Israel 500-pound bombs that were part of a weapons shipment suspended over the Israeli invasion of Gaza's Rafah, a report says.
(2024-06-29). US has sent Israel thousands of 2,000-pound bombs since Oct. 7. newarab.com 
The Biden administration Between the war's start last October and recent days, the United States has transferred at least 14,000 of the MK-84 2,000-pound bombs, 6,500 500-pound bombs, 3,000 Hellfire precision-guided air-to-ground missiles, 1,000 bunker-buster bombs, 2,600 air-…
(2024-06-29). Arab League 'reverses view Hezbollah terrorist group': report. newarab.com 
Hossam Zaki, assistant secretary-general of the Arab League, and
(2024-06-29). Report: U.S. proposes 'new language' for parts of Israel-Hamas deal. haaretz.com U.S. amphibious assault ship USS Wasp entered the eastern Mediterranean Sea ‚ñ Israeli army says three drones, 25 rockets launched from southern Lebanon, no casualties reported ‚ñ IDF says it struck Hezbollah air defense system ‚ñ U.S. shifts assault ship to Mediterranean to deter risk of Israel-Lebanon conflict escalating ‚ñ IDF launches intelligence-based operation in Gaza City's Shujaiya neighborhood; Gazans report 30 killed…
(2024-06-29). IDF: Three drones from Lebanon explode in Western Galilee, 25 rockets fired at north. haaretz.com Due to failed interception attempts, the Hezbollah rocket barrage and drone attack killed two horses and set a van on fire in northern Israel. 'Nasrallah proves once that he's the sovereign," says northern council head…
(2024-06-29). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 265: Gazans Face 'Catastrophic' Food Insecurity. popularresistance.org Israel's war minister Yoav Gallant said at the conclusion of his top-level meetings in Washington that Israel does not want an all-out war with Lebanon and that it prefers the diplomatic route for a solution. However, he added that Israel can't accept the presence of Hezbollah's units at its northern border. | Israel's Channel 12 reported that the Biden administration was angry over Netanyahu's public remarks about the U.S.'s withholding of the delivery of arms to Israel. According to reports, the White House told Israel that the delivery of arms would not be completed even after the end of Israel's operations in…
(2024-06-29). Israel-Hezbollah: Drone videos and shady reports. aljazeera.com An information battle is ramping up the talk of war between Israel and Lebanese group Hezbollah.
(2024-06-29). Israel leaves Lebanon border land 'uninhabitable', report says. newarab.com 
Israel's assault on the border area with Data collected by the British financial daily indicates that around five kilometres of
(2024-06-29). Rockets target Israel's south, no damage reported; Hamas: 40 Gazans killed in past day. haaretz.com Attacker shot dead after wounding police officer guarding Israeli embassy in Serbia ‚ñ Israeli army says three anti-tank missiles fired at communities in country's north; no casualties reported ‚ñ Two rockets fired from southern Gaza land in Israel's south; no casualties reported ‚ñ U.S. amphibious assault ship USS Wasp entered the eastern Mediterranean Sea…
(2024-06-29). Iran threatens 'obliterating war' on Israel if Lebanon hit by full-scale attack. scmp.com Israel's military says plans for a Lebanon offensive have been "approved and validated'.
(2024-06-29). Which countries are warning against travel to Lebanon. newarab.com 
An uptick in clashes between the Israeli military and Israeli Defence Minister
(2024-06-29). Germany asks Iran to help prevent further escalation in West Asia. presstv.ir Germany asks Iran to help prevent further escalation in the region, days after calling on global powers to mediate a decrease in regional tensions.
(2024-06-29). Day 266 Update: Israeli Airstrikes Kill More Children in Gaza City. imemc.org 
On Friday, Day 266 of the ongoing Israeli genocide of the Palestinians in the devastated and destroyed Gaza Strip, the Israeli army bombarded various parts of the coastal enclave, killing and wounding many Palestinians, including women and children. On Friday night, two children were killed and at least five others were injured in an Israeli …
(2024-06-29). Nothing but 'genocide' can describe Israel's actions in Gaza: UN expert. presstv.ir The UN special rapporteur says the situation in Gaza reflects an apartheid regime and occupation that meets the definition of "genocide."
(2024-06-29). Day 267: Israeli Army Expands Rafah Invasion, Kills Dozens Across Gaza" imemc.org 
On Saturday, Day 267 of the ongoing genocide of the Palestinians in the destroyed, starved, and besieged Gaza Strip, the Israeli army expanded the invasion and bombing of various parts of Rafah, in the southmost part, killing and injuring dozens in Rafah and across the coastal enclave. Medical sources said the army killed and injured …
(2024-06-29). UK: Gaza fuels election anger. presstv.ir Britain's tightly controlled political system is facing new challenges from independent candidates, especially in light of the country's ongoing support for the genocide in Gaza.
(2024-06-29). Sunday 6/30: Solidarity in Resistance: The Palestinian, Armenian and Kurdish Struggles Against Genocide. indybay.org SubRosa Community Space, 703 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz…
(2024-06-29). Bolivia: A coup for destabilization and forced early elections. unitedworldint.com By Fernando Esteche This week's coup attempt in Bolivia has shaken not only the country but the entire continent, raising eyebrows even in Eurasia. This is due to the fact that the Bolivian government represents a path to independence, self-determination and industrialization in the so-called US backyard. Very soon after its failure, voices emerged in …
(2024-06-29). Bolivia Rejects Coup Attempt. indybay.org the military chief demanded from President Luis Alberto Arce Catacora a total change of cabinet, receiving the president's face-to-face rejection. At the same time, the Bolivian Workers' Central (COB) immediately declared an indefinite strike and called "all social and union organizations to the city of La Paz to defend and restore the constitutional order." The population mobilized quickly and flooded the streets, rejecting the coup attempt.
(2024-06-29). Former VP of Bolivia: Infighting Makes Us Fail to See Bigger Enemies. orinocotribune.com The former vice-president of Bolivia (2006-2019), àÅlvaro García Linera, repudiated the coup attempt against Luis Arce's government, adding that the powers that be are always on the lookout and "stick their heads out" when progressive projects are weak. In an interview with journalist Víctor Hugo Morales on the Argentinian radio channel AM750 on Thursday, June 27, García Linera called upon Latin American progressive forces to reflect on the role of the "de facto powers" that try to undermine the governments in the region. | "All over the world, in all democracies, there are de facto powers outside the vote,…
(2024-06-29). Bolivia: A coup for destabilization and forced early elections. uwidata.com By Fernando Esteche This week's coup attempt in Bolivia has shaken not only the country but the entire continent, raising eyebrows even in Eurasia. This is due to the fact that the Bolivian government represents a path to independence, self-determination and industrialization in the so-called US backyard. Very soon after its failure, voices emerged in …
(2024-06-29). US supplied Israel with thousands of 2,000-pound bombs since start of Gaza war. presstv.ir Two US officials say Washington has sent Israel large quantities of ammunition, including thousands of highly destructive 2,000-pound bombs, since the start of the regime's brutal war on Gaza in October last year.
(2024-06-29). Venezuela Condemns French Court's Arrest Warrant Against President of Syria. orinocotribune.com
(2024-06-29). In Tehran, Gaza rekindles the revolution. mondoweiss.net 
For some in Iran, the West's relentless punishment has weakened the revolutionary fires of 1979. But for countless others, they are being rekindled by the Palestinian resistance in Gaza.
(2024-06-29). Monday 7/1: Virtual Teach-In/Class: Codepink Gaza Summer School. indybay.org Zoom | www.codepink.org/summerenroll…
(2024-06-29). Nicaragua in Negotiations to Join BRICS. infobrics.org The government of Nicaragua has set a goal to join BRICS and is negotiating this with the member countries, Adviser to the President of Nicaragua on Investment Laureano Ortega said…
(2024-06-29). Hunted Biden: The First Presidential Debate Disaster. dissidentvoice.org It was cruel. Sinister cruel. While Donald Trump was always going to relish the chance to be not only economical with the truth but simply inventive about it, Joe Biden, current Commander in Chief of the United States, leader of the self-described Free World, seemed a vanishing shadow, longing for soft slippers and the fireplace …
(2024-06-29). George Orwell Comes Back. dissidentvoice.org 
(2024-06-29). My students have lost a year of their lives. electronicintifada.net This hideous war has changed everything.
(2024-06-29). Neo-Nazi Azov Battalion profile quietly removed from Stanford extremist group list. thegrayzone.com The government-funded research project's mysterious removal of Azov's profile was followed by a State Department decision to allow the controversial right-wing unit to receive U.S. military aid. Editor's note: the following article was originally published by Sam Carlen and Iain Carlos for the Noir newsletter. Stanford University's Mapping Militants Project (MMP), a U.S. government-funded initiative that …
(2024-06-29). Neo-Nazi Azov Battalion profile quietly removed from Stanford extremist group list. thegrayzone.com The government-funded research project's mysterious removal of Azov's profile was followed by a State Department decision to allow the controversial right-wing unit to receive U.S. military aid. Editor's note: the following article was originally published by Sam Carlen and Iain Carlos for the Noir newsletter. Stanford University's Mapping Militants Project (MMP), a U.S. government-funded initiative that conducts research on "violent militant or extremist organizations," quietly removed their profile on the Azov Battalion early last month. The Azov Battalion (now known as …
(2024-06-29). Ansar Allah Are Not Working with Al-Shabaab. popularresistance.org On October 19, 2023, Yemen's Ansar Allah began launching missiles and armed drones at Israel, demanding an end to its war and blockade on the Gaza Strip. More significantly, they began seizing and launching aerial attacks against dozens of merchant and naval vessels in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden that were carrying cargo to and from Israel. | In Arabic, Ansar Allah means "Supporters of God." It is a Shia Islamist political and military nationalist organization that emerged in Yemen in the 1990s. The group is commonly but disrespectfully referred to as "the Houthis," a term which has a derogatory tribalist co…
(2024-06-29). Yemen govt accuses Houthis of taking national airline planes. newarab.com 
The The government's official news agency published a statement that said that the rebels "unlawfully captured" three Yemenia aircraft on Tuesday, saying they had held another since around a month ago. | The planes were mostly used to take pilgrims between Sanaa, the Yemeni capital city held by…
(2024-06-29). In Europe, new (right) forces could change the political course. infobrics.org Due to the decline of France and the deindustrialization of Germany, the influence of the individual states in the European Union is shifting in the long term.
(2024-06-29). Russia, China Ink Pact on All-Year Shipping Via Arctic Sea Route. infobrics.org Russia's state nuclear agency Rosatom has signed a memorandum of understanding with a Chinese shipping company to establish a year-round container line between the two countries via the Arctic's Northern Sea Route…
(2024-06-29). Tunisia Plans to Join BRICS Nations. infobrics.org Tunisia said that it intends to join the BRICS countries bloc of emerging economies that includes Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa…
(2024-06-29). Children among Dead As Israeli Attacks Intensify in Gaza. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Israeli military intensified its air and artillery strikes on the Gaza Strip overnight, targeting several areas and resulting in numerous civilian casualties, including children.
(2024-06-29). Soldiers Abduct A Palestinian, Colonizers Burn Lands, In Nablus. imemc.org 
On Saturday dawn, Israeli soldiers abducted a young Palestinian man from his home, and exchanged fire with Palestinian fighters in Nablus, in the occupied West Bank's northern part, while paramilitary Israeli colonizers burnt Palestinian lands. Media sources said many military vehicles invaded Rafidia and Al-Makhfiyya areas in Nablus before the soldiers stormed and ransacked many …
(2024-06-29). Egypt joining Gaza post-war task force 'unlikely', say analysts. newarab.com 
A recent In a report run on Wednesday, The Times of Israel cited three unnamed official sources, familiar with the matter, as alleging, a day earl…
(2024-06-29). Canada sanctions target more Israeli settlers. newarab.com 
Canada on Thursday announced a new round of sanctions against Israeli settlers for "extremist violence" against Palestinian civilians in This comes just one month after the This round Ottawa listed seven individuals and five organizations "for their role in f…
(2024-06-29). OIC condemns Israel's plan to build new settlement outposts in West Bank. presstv.ir The powerful grouping of 57 Islamic nations has condemned Israel's plan to build new settlement outposts in the West Bank.
(2024-06-29). Israel's Willing Executioners. counterpunch.org
(2024-06-29). US proposes new language in Israel-Hamas Gaza ceasefire deal. newarab.com 
(2024-06-29). Israel's war on Gaza leaves around 10,000 Palestinians disabled. newarab.com 
The Palestinian Wafa news agency reported that the Palestinian NGOs Network's (PNGO) Rehabilitation Sector has warned against Israel's attacks and their dire consequences on people in Gaza. | A statement released by the network said hundreds of disabled people have…
(2024-06-29). Ultra-Orthodox Jews block highway over Israel military draft law. newarab.com 
Hundreds of ultra-Orthodox Jewish men blocked a major highway in central Military service is compulsory for most Jewish men and women in Israel. | But politically powerful ultra-Orthodox parties have won draft exemptions for their followers that allow them instead to study in religious seminaries. | This long-standing arrangement has bred widespread resentment among the broade…
(2024-06-29). Iran installs half of planned new centrifuges at Fordow, IAEA report says. haaretz.com Diplomats say the addition of the IR-6 machines was a response to a resolution against Iran by the IAEA's 35-nation Board of Governors on June 5 calling on Tehran to step up cooperation with the watchdog and reverse its recent barring of inspectors…
(2024-06-29). Pro-Palestine protesters march in Ghent, call for sanctions on Israel. presstv.ir A pro-Palestinian demonstration in Ghent, Belgium, attracted a significant turnout of over a thousand participants on Saturday, advocating for a ceasefire in Gaza and urging for sanctions against Israel.
(2024-06-29). At least 60,000 people displaced from Gaza City on Thursday: UN. muslimmirror.com WASHIGNTON : Israel displaced at least 60,000 people from Gaza City on Thursday, UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric said on Friday. "Humanitarian partners are reporting new displacement … Yesterday, the Israeli military ordered people living in 28 residential blocks in areas east of Gaza City to immediately evacuate … at least 60,000 people were displaced from …
(2024-06-29). Yemeni forces and Iraqi resistance hit Israel-linked ships. presstv.ir Yemeni armed forces say they and Iraqi resistance fighters have carried out several military operations against ships linked to the Israeli regime.
(2024-06-29). Sunday 6/30: A Rally for Equality, Liberation, Justice and Peace in Israel/Palestine. indybay.org Lake Merritt Amphitheater, Oakland…
(2024-06-29). Poll shows two-thirds of Israelis want Netanyahu to leave politics. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror Staff Around two-thirds of Israelis believe Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu should leave politics and not seek reelection, according to a new television poll. That figure falls to 37% among voters for parties in Netanyahu's right-religious bloc, 53% of who think Israel's longest-serving leader should stick around, the Channel 12 news survey says. …
(2024-06-29). Over 500 Israeli armored vehicles damaged in Gaza war: Report. presstv.ir More than 500 Israeli armored vehicles have been damaged in the regime's war against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, according to Israeli media.
(2024-06-29). Three Israeli Army Reservists Explain Why They Refuse To Continue Serving. popularresistance.org When Tal Vardi, a civics teacher from Jerusalem, was absent for a prolonged period from the high school where he teaches because he was called up for reserve duty, his students were surprised. He was one of the only members of the school faculty who disappeared for a long time, from the start of the war until the end of December, although he was considered the most left-wing of them all. | "Indeed, I'm a very political teacher," admits Vardi, 28, in a conversation with Haaretz. "My students know my political stances on most issues. I believe that I share them in a thought-provoking way which gives rise to a healt…
(2024-06-29). Gaza onslaught blocks exams, crushes Palestinian students' dreams. presstv.ir The Israeli onslaught on Gaza dashes hopes of Palestinian students who want to pursue higher education.
(2024-06-29). Palestine condemns Israel's latest attack on churches. plenglish.com Ramallah, Jun 29 (Prensa Latina) The Palestinian Government on Saturday criticized Israel's decision to impose taxes on the properties of several Christian churches in East Jerusalem, a territory occupied by Tel Aviv since the 1967 war.
(2024-06-29). In Morocco, UM6P university refuses to halt ties with Israel. newarab.com 
In Morocco, despite mounting protests from students and professors, one university remains steadfast in its ties with eight Israeli institutions. | "Our frustration grows as UM6P not only joined the national normalisation trend but also took the lead by forming the most partnerships and hosting numerous high-level delegations," Established in 2013 by the state-owned OCP Group, Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P), "a private non-profit re…
(2024-06-29). Police officer guarding Israeli embassy in Serbia wounded by arrow; attacker shot dead. haaretz.com The police officer guarding the Israeli Embassy in Belgrade was hit in the neck by an arrow, then shot and killed the attacker, whose identity is still being determined…
(2024-06-29). US has sent Israel 14,000 2,000-pound bombs since October. wsws.org These 14,000 2,000-pound bombs have a combined yield of 7.8 kilotons, equivalent to half to the power of the "Little Boy" atomic bomb that the US used to destroy Hiroshima in 1945.
(2024-06-29). At least 60,000 people displaced from Gaza City on Thursday: UN. muslimmirror.com WASHIGNTON : Israel displaced at least 60,000 people from Gaza City on Thursday, UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric said on Friday. "Humanitarian partners are reporting new displacement … Yesterday, the Israeli military ordered people living in 28 residential blocks in areas east of Gaza City to immediately evacuate … at least 60,000 people were displaced from …
(2024-06-29). Crossbow attacker shot dead outside Israeli embassy in Serbia. scmp.com The attacker shot a police officer in the neck with a crossbow in front of the embassy in Belgrade, Serbia's interior minister said.
(2024-06-29). NGOs seek Dutch export ban for jet parts that may go to Israel. newarab.com 
Human rights groups returned to a Dutch court Friday seeking stricter enforcement of a court order to halt Dutch exports to Israel of parts for F-35 fighter jets used in the An appeals court ordered the Dutch government in February to halt the export of F-35 fighter jet parts to Israel , citing a clear risk of violations of international law if they are used in strike…
(2024-06-28). Colonizers Attack a Palestinian-owned Home Near Ramallah. imemc.org 
A group of illegal Israeli colonizers attacked, on Friday morning, a Palestinian-owned home near the town of Turmus Ayya, northeast of Ramallah in the central West Bank. Media sources said that a group of Israeli settlers invaded the outskirts of the town of Turmus Ayya and attacked the home of the citizen, Mohammad Rabie Jabara. …
(2024-06-29). Israeli forces intensify attacks in Shujayea as Gaza death toll rises. aljazeera.com Soldiers advance in Gaza City neighbourhood as UN says at least 60,000 Palestinian residents displaced.
(2024-06-29). Israel shells Gaza City following deadly Shejaiya assault. newarab.com 
Israeli shelling on the Al-Daraj and Al-Sabra neighbourhoods killed eight people, including The shelling comes as reports emerge on US efforts to propose new…
(2024-06-29). The Night Won't End: Biden's War on Gaza. youtube.com As Israel's bombing campaign continues in Gaza and the humanitarian crisis deepens, the Biden administration has not wavered in its support for Israel.
(2024-06-28). Army Attacks Anti-Settlement March in Kufur Qaddoum. imemc.org 
Israeli forces attacked, on Friday, an anti-settlement demonstration in the village of Kufur Qaddoum, east of Qalqilia in the northwestern part of the occupied West Bank. Media sources said that on Friday afternoon, occupation soldiers invaded the village and fired tear gas canisters and concussion grenades towards non-violent protestors; no injuries were reported. Local Palestinians …
(2024-06-29). Haredi military exemptions, Egypt blackouts, Jamaal Bowmen out. newarab.com 
This week on The New Arab Weekly podcast, we discuss Netanyahu's recent comments that the intensity of the war in Gaza would decrease and the recent ruling by the Israeli High Court, which said that Haredi Jews would no longer be exempt from military service. Also Egypt's fuel shortages and the intense heatwave that has lead to blackouts across the country, as well as deaths. Finally, we talk about the recent primary race in New York, which saw pro-Palestine Congressman Jamaal Bowmen lose his place on the Democratic ticket, after AIPAC spent tens of millions of dollars supporting his opponent. | Joining us to…
(2024-06-29). Attack on Israel's Embassy in Serbia described as terrorism. plenglish.com According to local television RTS, the president assessed the assault on a member of the gendarmerie and announced the arrest of several people as a precaution near police facilities. | Previously, the Serbian Government had reported that in the attempted attack on Israel's diplomatic seat in Belgrade, a police officer was injured with a crossbow, and the attacker was killed. | According to Minister Ivica, the special prosecutor's office is now investigating the case and there are suspicions that people supposedly linked to the Wahhabi movement, an ultra-conservative branch of Islam, are related to the attack.
(2024-06-29). Over 625,000 Gaza children out of school for months amid Israel war: Unrwa. presstv.ir The UN agency for Palestinian refugees says over 625,000 children in Gaza have not attended school for more than eight months as the Israeli regime continues its brutal war on the densely populated territory.
(2024-06-29). Palestinian Family Forced to Demolish Their Home in Occupied Jerusalem. imemc.org 
On Saturday, Israeli occupation authorities forced a Palestinian family to demolish their home in the At-Tur neighborhood, east of occupied Jerusalem. Media sources said that the citizen, Abdullah Abu Subeitan was forced by Israeli authorities to demolish his 85-square-meter home in the At-Tur neighborhood. According to Abu Subeitan, the Israeli Municipality delivered a demolition order …
(2024-06-29). Hotel in Japan refuses Israeli tourist accommodation over Gaza war crimes. ummid.com In yet another embarrassing moment for the Zionist regime in the Middle East, a hotel in Japan cancelled an Israeli tourist's reservation over war crimes committed by the Israeli soldiers in Gaza.
(2024-06-29). Ultra-Orthodox take to Israel's streets, clash with police over conscription to military. haaretz.com Blocking a major highway, Haredi protesters pleaded with their political leaders not to compromise on IDF enlistment. Most shouted the usual slogans, like 'we'll die and won't be drafted,' but some went for a different note. 'It's a shame they didn't finish you on October 7,' one yelled at police…
(2024-06-29). Army Assaults a Palestinian Near Tulkarem, Injures Others Near Nablus. imemc.org 
Israeli forces assaulted, on Saturday, a Palestinian young man near Tulkarem, in the northwestern part of the West Bank, and injured others in the northern West Bank governorate of Nablus. On Saturday morning, occupation forces assaulted a Palestinian young man near the "Jabara" military roadblock south of Tulkarem. Media sources stopped the young man, Ahmed …
(2024-06-29). US has sent Israel 14,000 2,000-pound bombs since October. wsws.org These 14,000 2,000-pound bombs have a combined yield of 13 kilotons, which is almost equivalent of the "Little Boy" atomic bomb that the US used to destroy Hiroshima in 1945.
(2024-06-29). No progress in Gaza ceasefire talks with Israel: Hamas official. newarab.com 
Senior The Palestinian group is still ready to "deal positively" with any ceasefire proposal that ends the war, Hamdan told a news conference in Beirut. | Arab mediators' efforts, backed by…
(2024-06-29). 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.
(2024-06-29). Israel's High Court temporarily forbids local council from confiscating Palestinians' herds in West Bank. haaretz.com In recent months, the Jordan Valley Regional Council has seized herds of cattle or sheep belonging to Palestinians on the grounds that they were wandering or obstructing traffic. The court ordered the council to halt its actions until a petition on the matter is resolved…
(2024-06-29). British Arab candidates make stand for Gaza and urge Arab vote. newarab.com 
On Tuesday evening, five The meeting —
(2024-06-29). Turkey removed from FATF money laundering grey list. newarab.com 
The international crime watchdog Financial Action Task Force (FATF) removed Turkey was downgraded to the "grey list" in 2021 on concerns about money laundering and terrorist financing. The latest move came after an FATF team recently held meetings with Turkish authorities to assess progress in addressing those worries. | Turkey has made "significant progress" in i…
(2024-06-29). Leftist parties battle for 'Gaza vote' in UK general election. newarab.com 
(2024-06-29). Islamic State killed 4,100 in Syria since 2019 defeat: monitor. newarab.com 
IS overran large swathes of Syria and
(2024-06-29). No Palestinian rule of any kind in post-war Gaza: Netanyahu. newarab.com 
(2024-06-29). 20 feet from stardom: A conversation with comedian Reem Edan. newarab.com 
The Diversity Fire Tour, I caught up with Iraqi-American sensation Contrasting this with her sunny Italian holiday the previous week, Reem remarked, "Is it freaking cold? Yes… But I love London; it reminds me a lot of New York, which is my favourite city on earth. The comedy here is great, the people are awesome." | A viral clip from her debut comedy set, titled
(2024-06-29). EU chief in Egypt for joint investment conference. newarab.com 
(2024-06-29). Egyptian detainee handed over by Kuwait dies in prison. newarab.com 
An Samir Younis, 67, was handed over to Egypt by Kuwait around five years ago, the report states. | Younis, a former university professor at Egypt's Helwan University had been working in Kuwait for over 25 years. | He was wanted, and later convicted by the E…
(2024-06-29). Women in Gaza bear brunt of war amid food insecurity. newarab.com 
Women in The report from UN Women states at least 557,000 women in Gaza are currently food insecure. | According to the report, many women, particularly mothers, often prioritise feeding others and go without food in order to do this. | The report found that women in the devastated territory are…
(2024-06-29). Algerian journalists remanded over interviews criticising minister. newarab.com 
Two Algerian journalists have been remanded in custody after broadcasting interviews criticising a minister, the National Committee for the Release of Detainees (CNLD) said Friday. | "The director of Algeria Scoop, Omar Ferhat, and his editor-in-chief, Sofiane Ghirous, were remanded on Thursday," the CNLD said in a statement on Facebook. | The website had published interviews with entrepreneurs criticising Algerian Minister of Professional Training Yacine Merabi, before later deleting them. | The interviewees had accused the minister of "marginalising" them at an official event in the capital Algiers on Wednes…
(2024-06-29). Noam Chomsky is still alive, but I began mourning him years ago. newarab.com 
Last week it was falsely reported across social media that the renowned left-wing Unlike most fake death stories on social media, the Chomsky one led to major progressive media outlets like The New Statesman and Jacobin running obituaries for the 95-year-old. | It wasn't until his wife
(2024-06-29). UAE cuts Friday sermons at mosques over sizzling heat. newarab.com 
The The General Authority of Islamic Affairs, in a statement on Thursday, ordered preachers to limit Friday sermons to 10 minutes from June to October, when temperatures cool. | The sermons usually last for 20 minutes for the main weekly prayers on Fr…
(2024-06-29). Five IS bombs found hidden in Iraq's Al-Nuri mosque: UN agency. newarab.com 
(2024-06-29). Sudanese-American rapper Oddisee on music, family, and Sudan war. newarab.com 
It's midday on a Sunday, and I'm seated, ready to meet rapper and producer Intrigued by this unexpected turn of events, I frantically searched for 'London half marathon June' in various ways, but found no relevant results. | Oddisee arrives only a few minutes later than our scheduled meeting time and shows no sign of having broken even the…
(2024-06-29). Masoud Pezeshkian, Saeed Jalili qualify for Iran runoff election. newarab.com 
(2024-06-29). Oxford University threatens court action over pro-Gaza protests. newarab.com 
The UK's Oxford University has threatened court action against pro- The university said the encampment, which is located around the Radcliffe Camera, must be removed by 7 July. | The protesters have set up the encampment to call for a Gaza ceasefire and for the university to sever all financial ties with An…
(2024-06-29). Rights group slam Trump's use of 'Palestinian' as racial slur. newarab.com 
Human rights groups have criticised former President Donald Trump's During a controversial moment in the debate, the two presidential candidates briefly discussed t
(2024-06-29). Trump labels Biden 'bad Palestinian' in 'racist' debate slur. newarab.com 
Former President The bizarre comment occurred during a foreign policy segment of the 90-minute After bei…
(2024-06-29). EU foreign policy chief Borrell to be replaced by Estonian PM. newarab.com 
On Friday, the bloc's 27 national leaders selected Kallas as the EU's next foreign policy chief after EU leaders also selected fo…
(2024-06-29). No Palestinian rule of any kind in Gaza after the war: Netanyahu. newarab.com
(2024-06-29). Rights groups slam Trump's use of 'Palestinian' as racial slur. newarab.com Human rights groups have criticised former President Donald Trump's During a controversial moment in the debate, the two presidential candidates briefly discussed t
(2024-06-29). Erdogan does not rule out meeting Syria's Assad to restore ties. newarab.com 
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Friday he did not rule out a possible meeting with Syrian President Turkey severed ties with Syria after the 2011 Syrian civil war and supported rebels looking to oust Assad. | It has carried out several
(2024-06-29). Norway pension fund cuts ties with Caterpillar over Gaza war. newarab.com 
Pension fund KLP took the decision earlier this month after Caterpillar was not able to provide assurances tha…
(2024-06-29). Venezuela's Presidential Elections: Voting Drill on Sunday. orinocotribune.com The head of the United Socialist Party of Venezuela's (PSUV) "Our Venezuela" presidential campaign staff, Jorge Rodríguez, called for massive participation in the voting drill this Sunday. He reiterated the strength of PSUV's robust electoral machine and called for Chavismo to "not only vote on July 28 but also stay in the streets in defense of the vote." | This Friday, June 28, Rodríguez reported that the National Electoral Council (CNE) will deploy many voting machines during the electoral drill this Sunday so that voters become familiar with the process amid the the upcoming presidential election. | He explain…
(2024-06-29). CNE Begins Polling Station Members' Training for Upcoming Presidential Elections in Venezuela. orinocotribune.com 
This Friday, June 28, training for citizens selected as polling station members began in preparation for Venezuela's upcoming presidential elections on July 28. | Those selected to serve Venezuela's electoral service must enter the According to the electoral schedule issued by the CNE, the training activity will last for 30 days. | Once the training has been completed, the polling station members must print their credentials and present them at the polling statio…
(2024-06-29). There Is No Such Thing As A Small Nuclear War. popularresistance.org There was a time when calls for a nuclear-free Europe rang across the continent. It began with the Stockholm Appeal (1950), which opened with the powerful words 'We demand the outlawing of atomic weapons as instruments of intimidation and mass murder of peoples' and then deepened with the Appeal for European Nuclear Disarmament (1980), which issued the chilling warning 'We are entering the most dangerous decade in human history'. Roughly 274 million people signed the Stockholm Appeal, including — as is often reported — the entire adult population of the Soviet Union. Yet, since the European appeal of…
(2024-06-29). Hundreds Of Kenyan Police Arrive In Port-Au-Prince. popularresistance.org 400 Kenyan police officers arrived on June 25 in Haiti's capital, Port-au-Prince. The deployment of 600 more is expected to follow in the coming days and weeks. The arrival of the Kenyan police force was authorized by the United Nations Security Council, which last year approved the dispatch of foreign law enforcement forces to the Caribbean country. The dispatch occurred the same day that Kenyan police killed eight protesters in Kenya who were protesting the unpopular neoliberal Finance Bill 2024. | The armed mission in Haiti supposedly to stop the advance of gangs, which in recent months have controlled, accord…
(2024-06-29). Assange Agreed To Destroy Unpublished Classified Material. popularresistance.org The 23-page plea deal between Julian Assange and the United States government that freed Assange this week contains a provision that he agree to return or destroy all unpublished U.S. material still in WikiLeaks' possession. | The agreement says on Page 29: | "Before his plea is entered in Court, the Defendant shall take all action within his control to cause the return to the United States or the destruction of any such unpublished information in his possession, custody, or control, or that of WikiLeaks or any affiliate of WikiLeaks. | The Defendant further agrees that, if the forgoing obligation requires him to…
(2024-06-29). India: 2024 Election Was A 'Revolt Of The Farmers'. popularresistance.org The election results from India made the whole world sit up and take notice. Headlines used words like "stunning" and "shocked" to describe the result. No Indian election has elicited such worldwide attention. Modi and his BJP have thundered into the electoral arena with the slogan "Ab Ki Baar, Char So Paar", which means "this time will go over 400". | The National Democratic Alliance, the coalition that the BJP leads, was to win more than 400 seats in a Lok Sabha that has 545 seats. And the BJP itself was supposed to win 370 seats, which would have itself constituted the super majority of over two-thirds.
(2024-06-29). New Evidence US Blocked Ukraine-Russia Peace Deal. popularresistance.org Since the collapse of peace talks between Ukraine and Russia in April-May 2022, the Biden administration and establishment US media have maintained a near-total vow of silence. | Even as Russian President Vladmir Putin has directly accused the US and UK of sabotaging the negotiations in Istanbul, President Biden and his top principals have never offered a rebuttal, and no major US outlet has bothered to seek one. The lone exception was an anonymous senior administration official, who told the Wall Street Journal's Yaroslav Trofimov that Russian complaints were "Utter bulls—." The official added: "I know for…
(2024-06-29). The Media Kept Assange Behind Bars. scheerpost.com 
The Guardian building in London, 2012. (Bryantbob, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons) By Jonathan Cook / Declassified UK It is only right that we all take a moment to celebrate the victory of Julian Assange's release from 14 years of detention, in varying forms, to be united, finally, with his wife and children — two boys …
(2024-06-29). House Votes To Bar State Department From Citing Gazan Health Ministry. scheerpost.com 
Rep. Rashida Tlaib speaks on effort to erase Gaza death toll. By Kyle Anzalone / Antiwar.com During the debate of the State Department funding bill, the House added a provision that would bar American diplomats from citing statistics from the Gaza Health Ministry. The amendment would prevent American diplomats from discussing the casualty figures produced …
(2024-06-29). The Media Kept Assange Behind Bars. scheerpost.com By Jonathan Cook / Declassified UK It is only right that we all take a moment to celebrate the victory of Julian Assange's release from 14 years of detention, in varying forms, to be united, finally, with his wife and children — two boys who have been denied the chance to ever properly know their …
(2024-06-29). Glenn Greenwald: SCOTUS Protects Biden Administration's Social Media Censorship Program. scheerpost.com 
(2024-06-29). House Votes To Bar State Department From Citing Gazan Health Ministry. scheerpost.com By Kyle Anzalone / Antiwar.com During the debate of the State Department funding bill, the House added a provision that would bar American diplomats from citing statistics from the Gaza Health Ministry. The amendment would prevent American diplomats from discussing the casualty figures produced by the Palestinian agency. On Thursday, the House voted 269-144 for an amendment …
(2024-06-29). Jun 29, 2024. sitrepworld.info 
The Chieftains — The Morning Dew The Democratic Coup: While Joe Biden struggled onstage.. by Matt Taibbi In Last Night's Biden-Trump Debate, America Lost, by Bill Astore Joe Biden Catches a Cold, by James Howard Kunstler What an Awful Choice! by Eric Margolis "The Lesser of Two Weevils," by John Leake The Democracy Report Card, June 28, 2024, by Scott Ritter Really Think About What It Means That The US President Has Dementia, by Caitlin Johnstone Joe Biden, Pres of the USA, enduring symbol of sclerotic late-stage liberal democracy, by eugyppius The debate: Kennedy, Biden and Trump go he…
(2024-06-29). Friday Roundtable With Judge Napolitano and Ray McGovern. sonar21.com 
(2024-06-29). Hands off the Drug User Liberation Front! workers.org 
The Drug User Liberation Front (DULF) — founded and led by Eris Nyx and Jeremy Kalicum — is under intense attack by the Canadian government. In 2023, both Nyx and Kalicum were arrested for alleged possession of drugs with the intent to traffic drugs. Trafficking, however, was never their intention. . . . |
(2024-06-29). Putin's trip to North Korea, Vietnam weakens U.S. imperialism. workers.org 
Russian President Vladimir Putin received a warm welcome when he visited the Democratic People's Republic of Korea on June 19 to meet with Kim Jong Un, who is general secretary of the Workers Party and DPRK president. Workers and soldiers of all ages greeted the Russian president with music and . . . |
(2024-06-29). China's economic development and role in international politics in the face of U.S. hostility. workers.org 
This interview with Rémy Herrera, a research analyst at the National Center for Scientific Research (CNRS) at the Sorbonne in Paris, the largest such research institution in France, was carried out by Tang Xiaofu for the Observers' Network, Beijing, where it was published in May 2024. Some of the following . . . |
(2024-06-29). Striking nurses: 'Patients over profits'. workers.org 
Portland, Oregon Over 3,000 nurses from six Providence Corporation hospitals across Oregon completed a three-day strike on June 20, carrying signs saying, "Patients over profits." Since December, the Oregon Nurses Association (ONA) has been in negotiations with Providence for a contract that ensures safe staffing ratios, better hours, higher pay . . . |
(2024-06-29). A Pan-abolitionist view on Julian Assange's release. workers.org 
As freedom fighters who have seen many wars, from Vietnam to Algeria, from Palestine to Kanaky, we do not take the good news that comes our way lightly. First, because we fought and put our lives on the line for it. Second, because there is always a dark lining to . . . |
(2024-06-29). Expressway branch line to strengthen development. ecns.cn The Wanqingsha branch line of Nansha-Zhongshan Expressway in Guangdong province has been fully connected and traffic is slated to start before the end of the year.
(2024-06-29). Lao village resettlement for railway hailed a win-win. ecns.cn Three years after Lao villagers were resettled for the construction of the China-Laos Railway, they are finding their improved living conditions satisfactory.
(2024-06-29). Community renovation lifts people's well-being. ecns.cn In Yanping district under the prefecture-level city of Nanping in Fujian province, Zheng Jianhua was beaming with happiness in his renovated residential community at the former Nanping textile factory.
(2024-06-29). Xi: Key outlook a 'common asset' of global community. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping underlined the "robust resilience and everlasting relevance" of the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence on Friday.
(2024-06-29). China-Serbia FTA to take effect on July 1. ecns.cn The free trade agreement (FTA) between China and Serbia will officially take effect on July 1, 2024…
(2024-06-29). Full, rigorous Party governance stressed. ecns.cn Xi Jinping has underlined the need to improve the systems for exercising full and rigorous governance over the Party ahead of the 103rd anniversary of the Party's founding, which falls on July 1.
(2024-06-29). Japan probes 76 deaths linked to pharma products. ecns.cn Japan is looking into 76 deaths possibly linked to dietary supplements of Kobayashi Pharmaceutical containing red yeast rice.
(2024-06-29). China-Peru free-trade talks reach 'substantial conclusion'. ecns.cn China and Peru announced on Friday "the substantial conclusion of negotiations" on the upgrading of a free-trade agreement, six years after the negotiations were launched in 2018.
(2024-06-29). Foreign investment in China's securities market in Q1 hits three-year high. ecns.cn Foreign investment in yuan assets maintained sound momentum in the first quarter of the year, with net foreign investment in China's securities market hitting a relatively high level over the past three-year period.
(2024-06-29). Argentina returns 14 relics to China. ecns.cn In a significant display of international cooperation on cultural heritage preservation, the Chinese embassy in Buenos Aires received 14 repatriated artifacts from Argentina on Thursday.
(2024-06-29). DPP's travel alert for mainland just 'political manipulation' to intimidate people. ecns.cn DPP's travel alert about the mainland and the Hong Kong and Macao special administrative regions are just political manipulation.
(2024-06-29). More contaminated water released from Fukushima. ecns.cn Japan began its latest discharge of nuclear-contaminated water from the crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant on Friday, despite opposition from home and abroad.
(2024-06-29). Vice-Foreign Minister urges U.S. to respect China's sovereignty. ecns.cn Vice-Foreign Minister Ma Zhaoxu, on Thursday, held a phone call with the United States Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell, urging the U.S. to effectively respect China's sovereignty, security and development interests.
(2024-06-29). Samples from moon's far side 'thicker, stickier'. ecns.cn A total of 1,935.3 grams of lunar samples were retrieved by China's Chang'e 6 robotic probe from the moon's far side, the China National Space Administration announced on Friday morning.
(2024-06-29). Insights | Joel Ruet: China and Europe should build mutual trust for cooperation. ecns.cn Subsidy policies are conducive to the development of green industries, and China and Europe should build mutual trust and jointly promote overall cooperation, said Joel Ruet, chairman of The Bridge Tank during the 2024 Summer Davos held from Tuesday to Thursday in Dalian, Northeast China's Liaoning Province.
(2024-06-29). Insights | Economist: 'Peak China,' 'overcapacity' narratives attempt to curb China's development. ecns.cn Recently, some countries have been hyping pessimism about the Chinese economy, crafting rhetoric such as "Peak China" narrative and so-called "overcapacity" in new energy sectors.
(2024-06-29). U.S. should stop conniving and supporting Philippine provocations and nuisances. ecns.cn The U.S. should stop conniving and supporting the Philippine provocations and nuisances, and maintain peace and stability in the South China Sea by taking practical actions.
(2024-06-29). Buying a house grants residency in Suzhou. ecns.cn Suzhou in Jiangsu province announced that from Aug 1, 2024, to July 31, 2027, individuals who purchase a house in the city and use it as their place of residence can apply for household registration, or hukou.
(2024-06-29). Shenzhen-Zhongshan Link to put into trial operation. ecns.cn Shenzhen-Zhongshan link will begin trial operation on Sunday. It consists of one underwater tunnel, two bridges and two artificial islands, making it one of the most challenging cross-sea cluster projects in the world.
(2024-06-29). Two giants pandas arrive happy, healthy at LAX. ecns.cn Giant pandas Yun Chuan and Xin Bao arrived at Los Angeles International Airport in the United States on Thursday morning local time, according to the China Wildlife Conservation Association.
(2024-06-29). Recovery set for further momentum. ecns.cn China's economic recovery is poised for further momentum, given strong policy stimulus and the gradual recovery in confidence and expectations, government officials and experts said.
(2024-06-29). Joining forces with the social movement. cadtm.org
(2024-06-29). Europe is turning black and brown. cadtm.org How should we interpret the results of the EU parliamentary elections?
| In Croatia the voter turnout was only 21.35%
| The first observation: in the EU elections held in all 27 member countries between 6 and 9 June 2024, voter turnout was once again very low. The average for the entire European Union was 51%. But keep in mind that countries where voting is compulsory also figure into the calculation of that average — for example Belgium, where voter turnout was 90%. Without those countries, (…) | – | /…
(2024-06-29). France: With the New Popular Front against the deadly fascist threat! cadtm.org
(2024-06-29). The World Bank and IMF have set their sights on East Timor, a state officially born in May 2002. 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 (…) | – | / |
(2024-06-29). Climate and environmental crisis: Sorcerer's apprentices at the World Bank and the IMF. cadtm.org
(2024-06-29). Free trade frenzy: the hidden costs of South Asia's economic gamble. cadtm.org
(2024-06-29). The Pact on Migration and Asylum: another step forward for necropolitics in Europe. cadtm.org
(2024-06-29). India : Analysis of Budget 2024—25, Part 1: Declining Budget Outlay. cadtm.org
(2024-06-29). Dark clouds over Europe with a few sunny patches. cadtm.org
(2024-06-29). Biden vows to defeat Trump despite admitting to bad debate performance. geo.tv 
US President Joe Biden speaks during a campaign rally in Raleigh, North Carolina, US, June 28, 2024. — ReutersBiden shows no sign of withdrawing from presidential race. Obama, other seniors leaders promise to stick with Biden.Donald Trump is scheduled to be sentenced on July…
(2024-06-29). Elon Musk takes trip down memory lane to mark 53rd birthday. geo.tv 
Elon Musk attends the Breakthrough Prize awards in Los Angeles, California, US, April 13, 2024. — Reuters
(2024-06-29). Nasa refutes claims about astronauts stranded in space. geo.tv 
An image of the International Space Station, — Reuters/FileIn an attempt to salvage its position after weeks of negative headlines, National Aeronautics and Space Administration's commercial crew programme manager has claimed that the astronauts aboard the Boeing Starliner are "not…
(2024-06-29). Iran to hold run-off presidential polls on July 5 amid historic low turnout. geo.tv 
Iranian men queue to vote at a polling station in a snap presidential election to choose a successor to Ebrahim Raisi following his death in a helicopter crash, in Tehran, Iran June 28, 2024. — ReutersPezeshkian secures over 10m votes followed by Jalili's 9.4m.Islamic republic reports 40%…
(2024-06-29). Assange: L'Inquisizione dell'Impero Condanna il Giornalismo Eretico. globalresearch.ca Articolo e trasmissione a cura di Manlio Dinucci. "Il fondatore di WikiLeaks si dichiara colpevole e viene condannato per aver cospirato per ottenere e divulgare informazioni classificate sulla Difesa nazionale. Julian Assange, fondatore di WikiLeaks, si è dichiarato …
(2024-06-29). Sunday 7/21: What's next for Palestine, the Vision for a Free, Post Zionist Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_9ljd……
(2024-06-29). Saturday 6/29: Free virtual screening of the documentary film "Catastrophe of Gaza" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_5qkC……
(2024-06-29). Boycott "Mother bar" in response to transphobic and racist violence this Pride season. indybay.org Fuck TERFS! Boycott Mother Bar! (3079 16th St, SF) Multiple instances of violent and harmful transphobia and racism have come from the owner Malia and their white Bar staff and security. In response multiple community members are calling for a boycott and are organizing for accountability. Please take direct action and join the Boycott!
(2024-06-29). Sunday 6/30: Palestine Action (info forthcoming). indybay.org to be shared day of…
(2024-06-29). Regaining peacekeeping capabilities. indybay.org The war could have been settled by the end of March 2022 if the USA had joined in. The question is who is the aggressor here. Vladimir Putin crossed a red line with the invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022. NATO and the United States under Barack Obama crossed a red line with the Maidan coup they staged in 2014, and even before that with NATO's eastward expansion.
(2024-06-29). Saturday 6/29: San Diego Weekly Peace Vigil for Palestine. indybay.org Entry to Ocean Beach | Sunset Cliffs Blvd and W Point Loma Blvd | San Diego, CA…
(2024-06-29). Saturday 6/29: Land, Buildings, and Revolutionaries: a walking tour. indybay.org meets in the lobby of the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco…
(2024-06-29). Saturday 6/29: Ceasefire Postcards Pop-Up. indybay.org 1122 University Ave, Berkeley CA…
(2024-06-29). How to Burn American & Canadian Flags. indybay.org
(2024-06-29). National Homelessness Law Center Condemns Supreme Court Decision. indybay.org National Homelessness Law Center Condemns Supreme Court Decision, Demands Real Solutions to Homelessness…
(2024-06-29). Tuesday 7/9: Action Alert: March on Citibank in San Francisco. indybay.org THE DETAILS: On July 9th, we will meet at 11: 00 am at Harry Bridges Plaza, right across the street from the Ferry Building on the Embarcadero. We will march to two nearby Citibank offices (including their California corporate office location) before returning to the Ferry Building. | We anticipate live music, singing, puppets and a rocking chair brigade! Third Actors will circulate and collect signed Costco "Cut Up Your Citi Credit Card" postcards throughout the event.
(2024-06-29). Monday 7/1: Emergency Meeting on the Supreme Court Ruling on Anti-Camping Laws. indybay.org Santa Cruz City Hall, 809 Center St, Santa Cruz…
(2024-06-29). Saturday 6/29: Palestine Summer Film Series: Where Olive Trees Weep. indybay.org Arab American Cultural Center of Silicon Valley | 3968 Twilight Drive, Bldg 2, Houge Park | San José, CA 95124…
(2024-06-29). Protest Against Legalized Insurance Blackmail. indybay.org How insurance companies profit by worsening the climate crisis.
(2024-06-29). Anti-gentrification Graffiti in Oakland. indybay.org Fuck Gentrification! ACAB-FTP-161-1312…
(2024-06-29). Saturday 7/27: Strike Debt Bay Area Book Group: The Path to a Livable Future. indybay.org Email strike.debt.bay.area@gmail.com a few days beforehand for the online invite.
(2024-06-29). Sunday 6/30: Palo Alto Vigil for the Children of Gaza. indybay.org Corner of Town & Country Village | 855 El Camino Real | Palo Alto, CA…
(2024-06-29). KPFA "Protectors" and Their Supporters Voted Against Supporting Freedom For Julian Assange. indybay.org The so called "Protectors" at KPFA voted against calling for the freedom of Julian Assange and have blocked even any discussion at the KPFA LSB board of his case. In 2018 they stopped the Local Station Board which they control from taking action and for KPFA building a public campaign to free him. They want a corporatized KPFA and Pacifica…
(2024-06-29). Saturday 6/29: Fishing Mission Creek, a walking tour. indybay.org Starts at Mission Dolores, 3321 16th Street | We meet on the basilica steps on Dolores Street | (guide will be wearing a California Republic bicycle cap)…
(2024-06-29). Wednesday 7/3: Indigenize Your Independence. indybay.org SubRosa Community Space, 703 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz…
(2024-06-29). Revisiting Social Revolution in the Aftermath of 2020. indybay.org "this is my small contribution to the re-examination of anarchy with a particular focus on the concept of social revolution, a long neglected desire gathering dust in the old tomes and broken dreams of anarchists past."
(2024-06-29). Latino advocates in California call on president Biden to protect Chuckwalla lands. latintimes.com They met with President Joe Biden's administration and members of Congress in Washington.
(2024-06-29). Texas and Florida have seen the biggest growth of immigrant population over the past decade. latintimes.com California, Florida, New Jersey and Texas had the largest increases, with Florida and Texas each gaining more than 850,000 foreign-born people.
(2024-06-29). How drug violence and migration are reshaping a city in the south of Mexico. latintimes.com Tapachula is now under the control of powerful Mexican drug cartels. A look into the new normal for the city…
(2024-06-29). Emma Roberts' surprising experience with Latin pop Star Sebastián Yatra on "Space Cadet" – Interview. latintimes.com
(2024-06-29). South Florida is experiencing one of its worst seasons of mango production in decades. latintimes.com High winds, the winter chill and even the large numbers from last year's harvest could help explain the reduction, experts say…
(2024-06-29). Candidate selections highlight barriers women face in politics, analysis shows. leftfootforward.org Women remain hugely under-represented in parliament in Britain. In the 2019 general election, a record 220 women were elected but still only made up one-third of the 650 Commons members. | Across the political spectrum, 4,515 candidates are fighting for a seat in the next parliament. But out of the candidates running for election, just 31 percent are women. | This was the
(2024-06-29). The clowns are packing up, the circus is almost over. leftfootforward.org The seedy betting scandal looks like it will be the dying gasp of a Tory election campaign marred by ineptitude and dysfunction. Such has been the scale of humiliation for the Tories during the last few weeks, that their own candidate described what everyone is thinking. A 'shower of shit,' James Cracknell, ex-Olympian rower and Conservative candidate for Colchester, declared in a campaign video. | But campaigning hasn't exactly been glitch-free for the other parties either. Think tanks are still accusing both the Tories and Labour of being in denial about their spending plans. The Lib Dems leader is still hur…
(2024-06-29). The Telegraph claims Brexit has been a success, but its readers disagree. leftfootforward.org June 23 marked eight years since the referendum, which saw Britain narrowly vote in favour to leave the European Union. To observe the milestone, the pro-Brexit newspapers came out in force, dedicated op-eds and columns to apparent Brexit benefits. | A Telegraph View piece entitled 'Brexit is working' argued that the vote to leave was the right decision eight years ago and is the right decision now. The article offers little in terms of why it was the right decision, other than the trade deals that have been signed with Australia and New Zealand, which, according to the report, "would not have been possible wh…
(2024-06-29). YOU LOVE TO SEE IT: Press Freedom Gets WikiLeaked. levernews.com
(2024-06-29). California's community solar program undermined by for-profit interests of utility companies. liberationnews.org 
Under capitalism, community-solar microgrids are a threat to private utilities' profits. In the end, ensuring continued profits for the ruling elite outweighs implementing real climate solutions in any meaningful way.
(2024-06-29). Iran to hold run-off vote between reformist and ultraconservative candidates. middleeasteye.net 
Iran to hold run-off vote between reformist and ultraconservative candidates | First-round leaders for presidency, Massoud Pezeshkian and Saeed Jalili, will square off on 5 July after failing to win majority of votes | | An Iranian woman votes at a polling station in a snap presidential election in…
(2024-06-29). "The Searchers: Five Rebels, Their Dream of a Different Britain, and Their Many Enemies" — book review. mronline.org Andy Beckett's The Searchers provides a thoughtful consideration of five leaders of the Labour left, their relation to mass movements, and political impact, finds Kevin Crane.
(2024-06-29). SACP statement following bimonthly Political Bureau meeting. mronline.org 
The SACP Political Bureau emphasised the importance of meaningful Alliance consultation and building and maintaining national stability and certainty. This requires decisiveness against any section that has resorted to trickery, brinkmanship and untenable demands to steal power and thus undermine the will of the people.
(2024-06-29). ANC's crushing electoral defeat. mronline.org 
South Africa is in the throes of a deepening political and social crisis.
(2024-06-29). Imperialism comes to Haiti with a Black face. mronline.org 
The first wave of UN-backed Kenyan police officers has arrived in Haiti with around 400 landing in Port-au-Prince.
(2024-06-29). New criminal laws mockery of Constitution, enacted without consultation : Teesta Setalvad. muslimmirror.com Mumbai : The three new laws set to replace British-era ones from July 1 nationwide are a "mockery of the Indian Constitution", claimed civil rights activist and journalist Teesta Setalvad here on Friday. The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023 and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam 2023, which will come into effect from July …
(2024-06-29). Iran's presidential election goes to run-off. muslimmirror.com TEHRAN, Iran : Iran's snap presidential election is heading to a run-off after no candidate managed to secure 50% of the vote, according to initial results released on Saturday. According to the final count announced by the election headquarters on Saturday, reformist candidate and former Health Minister Masoud Pezeshkian garnered the highest number of votes …
(2024-06-29). New criminal laws mockery of Constitution, enacted without consultation : Teesta Setalvad. muslimmirror.com Mumbai : The three new laws set to replace British-era ones from July 1 nationwide are a "mockery of the Indian Constitution", claimed civil rights activist and journalist Teesta Setalvad here on Friday. The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023 and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam 2023, which will come into effect from July …
(2024-06-29). Police lodges FIR against people who raised slogans outside Owaisi's Delhi residence. muslimmirror.com New Delhi : A group of people gathered outside the residence of AIMIM MP Asaduddin Owaisi and raised slogans and splashed black paint. Police has registered a case in the matter, officials said on Friday. Delhi Police officials said a case under sections 143, 506, 153A and 147 of the Indian Penal Code was lodged …
(2024-06-29). Pak court asks PMO to refrain intelligence agencies from interfering in any judicial matters. muslimmirror.com Lahore : A top Pakistani court on Saturday directed the Prime Minister's Office to issue directives to the country's powerful intelligence agencies, including Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), from approaching any judge or member of their staff to obtain favourable verdicts. The intelligence agencies especially ISI, Military Intelligence (MI) and Intelligence Bureau (IB) have been accused by …
(2024-06-29). Two candidates, one war against migrants. peoplesdispatch.org Following the first debate between the presidential nominees from each major party, working people across the United States have been recovering from the dismay of watching two senile politicians with dismal approval ratings spar on national television. | Top Democrats
(2024-06-29). Noboa allocates 100 million dollars to health care in Ecuador. plenglish.com Noboa's announcement took place after complaints of lack of attention in several cities nationwide, due to the State's delays to pay healthcare centers. | With those resources, the Ministry of Public Health will guarantee the continuity of treatment to patients with catastrophic and rare diseases in its facilities across the country, the Presidency pointed out on a press release. | On Thursday, the National Assembly (Parliament) approved a resolution in which it demanded that the National Government prioritize the allocation of resources to oncological care. | With 101 affirmative votes, the document drew specia…
(2024-06-29). Mongolia donates food to vulnerable people in Cuba. plenglish.com Havana, Jun 29 (Prensa Latina) Mongolia contributed with one million dollars to the United Nations World Food Program (WFP) in Cuba to support food security for vulnerable people and pregnant women.
(2024-06-29). Cuban FM thanks SADR for its support against US blockade. plenglish.com Havana, Jun 29 (Prensa Latina) Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez on Saturday thanked the Saharawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR) for its support for the fight against the blockade imposed on Cuba by the United States.
(2024-06-29). Cuba appreciates solidarity, support from Progressive International. plenglish.com Havana, Jun 29 (Prensa Latina) Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez on Saturday thanked the initiative by Progressive International (PI) and the statements from 83 political parties that called for excluding Cuba from the unilateral States sponsors of terrorism (SSOT) list.
(2024-06-29). Ukrainian drones kill five people in Kursk, Russia. plenglish.com A Ukrainian drone struck a residential house in the village of Gorodische, Rylsk district, where two people were seriously injured, Smirnov wrote on his Telegram channel. | Those injured were taken to the Rylsk district hospital in serious condition, where they are being treated. I express my deepest condolences to the families and friends of the victims, the official added. | Earlier, the acting governor had declared that anti-aircraft forces had eliminated and neutralized nine Ukrainian drones. | The Russian Defense Ministry informed that air defense systems intercepted and destroyed six unmanned aerial vehicl…
(2024-06-29). Cuba is committed to solidarity and multilateralism. plenglish.com After receiving the UNGA chief at the headquarters of the Council of State on Friday, Diaz-Canel stressed on national television the need to defend these positions given the complexity of relations and especially…
(2024-06-29). Coups d'état violate popular sovereignty of nations, Díaz-Canel says. plenglish.com Havana, Jun 29 (Prensa Latina) Fifteen years after the coup d'état against then legitimate President of Honduras Manuel Zelaya, we reiterate the condemnation of this practice that violates the popular sovereignty of nations, Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel said.
(2024-06-29). Cuban youths graduate in fire protection in Russia. plenglish.com The institution, attached to the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Russia, trained the Cuban specialists for five years in subjects related to theory and practice, and application of experiments in both laboratories and exercises in polygons. | At the same time, as part of the curriculum, a Russian-Spanish dictionary was created where the main themes and concepts oriented to firefighter subjects are developed, Lieutenant Arnaldo Bombino, a recent graduate, told Prensa Latina. | In that regard, he added that in addition to the specialist title, they were certified as drone pilots for work in emergency situation…
(2024-06-29). UNDP supports digital transformation in Cuba. plenglish.com As announced by the UNDP office on its website, the action aims to facilitate access for the Cuban population to different social programs through digital platforms. | The Ministry of Communications (MINCOM) and the National Institute of Economic Research of the Ministry of Economy and Planning (MEP) are participating and contributing to the project's implementation. | For its development, it also has the support of the government of Luxembourg as part of the UNDP Financing Windows. | The primary objective is to strengthen institutional capacities to promote technological innovation in order to design digital se…
(2024-06-29). Díaz-Canel meets with UNGA president Dennis Francis. plenglish.com Havana, Jun 29 (Prensa Latina) President Miguel Díaz-Canel held a fruitful meeting on Friday with the president of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), Dennis Francis, who is on an official visit to Cuba that will conclude on Saturday.
(2024-06-29). China improves emergency prevention and response. plenglish.com Xinhua news agency reported on Saturday that the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, the national legislature, voted in favor of the law, which will come into effect on November 1, 2024. | Consisting of eight chapters, the law stipulates prevention measures and emergency preparedness, monitoring and early warning, emergency response and rescue, and recovery and reconstruction. | It also specifies the establishment and composition of emergency command agencies and improves the emergency support systems. | The text is even more relevant at a time when China is on high alert due to heavy rains, fl…
(2024-06-29). Whooping cough kills 17 people, including 14 children, in France. plenglish.com Paris, Jun 29 (Prensa Latina) Pertussis or whooping cough, a respiratory disease on the rise, is responsible for 17 deaths in France so far this year, including 14 children among the fatal victims, a health official warned.
(2024-06-29). Cuba denounces attempts to perpetuate US unilateral list. plenglish.com Havana, Jun 29 (Prensa Latina) The Cuban Foreign Ministry denounced the approval of legislation in the House of Representatives of the United States Congress to perpetuate the arbitrary and unjustified classification of a country that allegedly sponsors terrorism.
(2024-06-29). BRICS supports Russia's initiative to create grain stock exchange. plenglish.com Moscow, Jun 29 (Prensa Latina) The BRICS group supports Russia's initiative to create a grain stock exchange, Russian Minister of Agriculture Oksana Lut informed on Friday at the 14th meeting of heads of that sector within the BRICS members.
(2024-06-29). More than five million euros raised from Cuban cigars. plenglish.com A statement from the Habanos S.A. corporation published in Havana on Friday added that it was a successful presentation of Cuban products in the United Kingdom on June 27, at the first face-to-face Habanos World Days, when a gala in honor of the 55th anniversary of Cuba's Premium cigar brand Trinidad was held, the official press release says. | During the ceremony, one of the brand's great novelties, the Trinidad Cabildos Premier Limited Edition, was launched for the first time in the world, and 5.15 million euros were raised in an auction of five exclusive humidors. | The first face-to-face edition of the Haban…
(2024-06-29). Panama and US sign agreement to repatriate irregular migrants. plenglish.com Panama, Jun 29 (Prensa Latina) Panamanian President-elect Jose Raul Mulino announced the signing an agreement with the United States to repatriate irregular migrants who arriving in the country through the Darien jungle.
(2024-06-29). Cuban minister is in Panama to attend Mulino's inauguration. plenglish.com Panama, Jun 29 (Prensa Latina) Cuban Higher Education Minister Walter Baluja arrived in Panama on Saturday, heading a delegation that will attend the inauguration ceremony of President-elect Jose Raul Mulino. The Cuban delegation also includes Rafael Dausa, director of the Central America and Caribbean Department at the Foreign Ministry (MINREX), and Ambassador to Panama Victor Cairo.
(2024-06-29). Foreign policy, lunar mission and heavy rains mark week in China. plenglish.com Beijing, Jun 29 (Prensa Latina) The celebrations on the 70th anniversary of the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence, Peruvian President Dina Boluarte's visit, the lunar probe's return to Earth, and heavy rains have marked the week ending on Saturday in China.
(2024-06-29). Groups Champion Children's Environmental Rights amid the Triple Planetary Crisis. pressenza.com 
28 June 2024, Quezon City, Philippines. As the effects of the triple planetary crisis of climate emergency, collapse of biodiversity and pervasive pollution are brought to light, civil society groups called on duty-bearers, governments and industries in particular, to take decisive measures that will protect and advance children's environmental rights with the meaningful participation of children and their supporters. | At a webinar held on June 27, 2024, child and adult leaders of child rights-focused and environmental rights-focused non-government organizations spoke as one in pushing for the human right of al…
(2024-06-29). Antarctic Ice Melt — New Sobering Studies. pressenza.com It was only two years ago that studies of the infamous Thwaites Glacier, aka: the Doomsday Glacier located in West Antarctica, found rapid melting. At the time, scientists said it was "hanging on by its fingernails." (Source: 'Doomsday Glacier' Which Could Raise Sea Level by Several Feet, is 'Hanging by its Fingernails,' Scientists Say, CNN, September 6, 2022) | Since that warning was issued, the planet has vastly exceeded global warming expectations. A new study raises the bet on sea level rise, maybe by a lot. The study warns that the Antarctic ice sheet is melting in a "new, worrying way" that scientific model…
(2024-06-29). Candidates' representatives say Friday election peaceful, fair. presstv.ir Representatives of three candidates of Iran's presidential election say people massively participate in safe and fair voting.
(2024-06-29). Several dead and injured as Kenya protesters attack parliament. presstv.ir Five people were shot dead and dozens wounded in Kenya in mounting anti-tax hike protests, NGOs said.
(2024-06-29). IRGC chief: Resistance groups will respond to any aggression in region. presstv.ir The chief commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says resistance groups in West Asia will not let any act of aggression go unanswered.
(2024-06-29). 1000s of young Kenyans protest tax hikes. presstv.ir Young demonstrators took to the streets in Nairobi.
(2024-06-29). Iran presidential election: Voting hours receive third extension amid robust turnout. presstv.ir The voting time in Iran's presidential election has been extended for a total of six hours amid the high turnout of Iranians across the country.
(2024-06-29). Voting underway in Iran election with reports showing high turnout. presstv.ir Reports indicate a strong voter turnout in Iran's snap election, prompted by the sudden loss of former President Ebrahim Raiesi in a helicopter crash.
(2024-06-29). Putin vows to consider deploying nukes near NATO countries. presstv.ir Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced his plan to consider placing new nuclear missiles near NATO countries.
(2024-06-29). Iran presidential race goes to runoff between Pezeshkian and Jalili. presstv.ir Iran will hold a runoff presidential election after an initial vote saw the top candidates not securing an outright win, the spokesperson for the election headquarters says.
(2024-06-29). Three deaths, 10 injured in Arkansas grocery store shooting. presstv.ir A shooter opens fire at a grocery store in Arkansas, killing three people and wounding 10 others.
(2024-06-29). Iran presidential election heads to July 5 runoff between Pezeshkian and Jalili. presstv.ir Iran will hold a runoff presidential election on July 5 after Friday's vote saw none of the four candidates securing an outright win, the election headquarters said.
(2024-06-29). Oil depots on fire in Russia's Rostov region after drone attack: Officials. presstv.ir Several oil storage tanks were on fire after a drone attack early on Tuesday in the town of Azov in Russia.
(2024-06-29). Iran vote: Enthusiastic turnout of expatriates disappoints enemies. presstv.ir Iran says the enthusiastic participation of its expatriates in the presidential election made friends happy and foes disappointed.
(2024-06-29). Erdogan says 'ready' to meet Syria's Assad to restore ties. presstv.ir Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan has stressed his readiness to restore ties with Syria after over a decade of severed relations.
(2024-06-29). Leader praises Holy Shrine Defenders as saviors of Iran, region. presstv.ir Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has praised sacrifices made by fighters of the Resistance Front and Defenders of the Holy Shrine.
(2024-06-29). Iran's interim FM: Relations with Saudi Arabia developing progressively. presstv.ir Iran's interim Foreign Minister Ali Bagheri Kani hails the current state of bilateral relations between Tehran and Riyadh, stressing that the ties are developing progressively.
(2024-06-29). Iran Votes 2024: Latest results from presidential election. presstv.ir The vote counting is in progress in Iran's snap presidential election with preliminary results announced by the country's election headquarters pointing to a neck-to-neck fight between two candidates.
(2024-06-29). Tear gas fired as hundreds in Kenya continue protest against tax hikes. presstv.ir Police fire tear gas as Kenyans took to the streets.
(2024-06-29). Millions vote in Iran's presidential election for resolution of issues, country's progress. presstv.ir Millions of Iranians, in a display of tremendous patriotic fervor, participated in Friday's snap presidential election to choose the successor of President Ebrahim Raeisi…
(2024-06-29). Russia's Pacific Fleet holds naval drills off Kamchatka Peninsula. presstv.ir The Pacific Fleet of the Russian Navy holds exercises June 18-28 in the waters of the Pacific Ocean.
(2024-06-29). Canada, which harps on democracy, bars thousands of Iranians from voting: Interim FM. presstv.ir Iran's interim foreign minister says Canada claims to defend democracy but bans Iranian expatriates from casting votes in the presidential election.
(2024-06-29). Search underway as 20 bodies found in South Korean battery plant fire. presstv.ir Around 20 bodies have been found at a South Korean lithium battery factory after a massive blaze.
(2024-06-29). Hamid Nouri says next president should continue path of Martyr Raeisi. presstv.ir Hamid Nouri, a former Iranian judiciary official who was recently released from prison in Sweden, says the next Iranian president should continue the path of the martyred president Ebrahim Raeisi.
(2024-06-29). Iran Votes 2024: Latest results from presidential election. presstv.ir The vote counting is in progress in Iran's snap presidential election with preliminary results pointing to a neck-to-neck fight between two candidates.
(2024-06-29). Polls close and vote counting begins in Iran presidential election. presstv.ir Polls have closed in Iran's snap presidential election and counting of votes has begun at thousands of polling stations across the country.
(2024-06-29). Security Crisis in Haiti Continues, Kenya Sends Police. progressive.org Haiti is experiencing crisis and displacement, but the population welcomes international peacekeeping troops warily.
(2024-06-29). I've Been Saying "Step Aside, Joe" For Two Years — Here's What I Learned. progressivehub.net SAM ROSENTHAL…
(2024-06-29). Clasificó Cuba a mundial de baseball5. radiohc.cu La Habana, 29 jun (JIT) El equipo cubano obtuvo este viernes dos victorias en el I Torneo Panamericano de Baseball5 2024 con sede en el Domo Bolivariano, de Venezuela, válidas para conseguir boleto al próximo campeonato mundial de Hong Kong.
(2024-06-29). RIAC at the HSE Workshop "Political Dynamics in the Middle East: Clash of Interests and Escalation Risks" russiancouncil.ru On June 27, 2024, HSE University hosted a research workshop "Political Dynamics in the Middle East: Clashes of Interests and Escalation Risks"
(2024-06-29). Tunisia prepares its first biennial transparency report by the end of 2024. tvbrics.com 
The country is adapting to the impacts of climate change…
(2024-06-29). UAE hosts Emirates Genome Council meeting on preventive medicine. tvbrics.com 
The event approved a framework to promote personalised and preventive medicine…
(2024-06-29). More than 1,800 nanotechnology products are produced and sold in Iran during the past calendar year. tvbrics.com 
The country exports its nanoproducts to 50 countries around the world…
(2024-06-29). Iran's election outcome to result in run-off. tvbrics.com 
Among the leaders are Masoud Pezeshkian and Saeed Jalili…
(2024-06-29). China completes sowing 97% of the maize planned for the summer. tvbrics.com 
The nation's level of food security is rising…
(2024-06-29). Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 855. aljazeera.com As the war enters its 855th day, these are the main developments.
(2024-06-29). World Report] Mobile screening for Ukraine's wartime tuberculosis epidemic. thelancet.com Conflict is driving up tuberculosis cases in Ukraine, while displacement and damage have put many health facilities out of action. Lily Hyde reports.
(2024-06-29). 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.
(2024-06-29). Putin To Resume Making 'Banned' Nuclear Missiles? Cites US Nuke Deployment In Europe, Asia | Ukraine. hindustantimes.com Russian President Vladimir Putin called for resuming production of intermediate and shorter range nuclear-capable missiles that were banned under a now-defunct treaty with the United States. The Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces treaty banned the use of ground-based nuclear and conventional missiles with a range of between 500-5,500 kilometers. However, America withdrew from the pact in 2019, citing Russian violations. Since scrapping the treaty, the United States has tested missiles banned under the INF treaty. Watch this video to know more.
(2024-06-29). Belgium look forward to France match to appease fans at Euro 2024. independent.co.ug 
BERLIN | Xinhua | The bumpy group performance at the UEFA Euro 2024 seemed a thing of the past for the team of Belgium. After the goalless draw against Ukraine, Belgium's star midfielder De Bruyne turned his head to the upcoming Classico against France in the round of 16 on Monday in Dusseldorf. "We are …
(2024-06-29). Supreme Court rules in favor of Trump foot soldier, imperiling hundreds of obstruction charges. wsws.org The right-wing majority, joined by Kentanji Brown Jackson, ruled that the federal obstruction law was too broadly applied by prosecutors, paving the way for hundreds of charges to be dropped.
(2024-06-29). Strikers at multi-billion-dollar Cargill's Guelph plant forced to resort to food banks. wsws.org Since the strike began, there have been over 100 new clients requiring food support—almost triple the monthly average. Poverty levels in the area, according to the last census, showed that 11 per cent of people living in Guelph were low-income families.
(2024-06-29). Victorian nurses union pushes wage deal as Labor government slashes hospital budgets. wsws.org The latest offer contains a 28.4 percent (compounded) wage increase over four years, under which base pay rates in most classifications will still be lower in real terms than in 2019, until at least October 2027.
(2024-06-29). Oppose Sri Lankan trade unions attempt to subordinate class struggles to up-coming elections! Prepare a general strike against government austerity! Fight for socialist policies! wsws.org Without a political fight against the Wickremesinghe regime and the overthrow of the capitalist system, workers cannot defend any of their basic rights.
(2024-06-29). Threat posed by H5N1 bird flu deepens, as public health authorities delay action. wsws.org A growing number of scientists have sounded the alarm that immediate action to eliminate bird flu is necessary before it develops into a human pandemic.
(2024-06-29). The Australian Labor Party's record in the Assange case. wsws.org The Australian government's involvement in the plea deal arrangements was the result of mass popular pressure. It followed years of Labor actively assisting the persecution of Assange.
(2024-06-29). Australia: University of Melbourne threatens about 20 pro-Palestinian students with disciplinary action. wsws.org The move is the latest in a series of coordinated attacks by university managements, the corporate media and the political establishment in Australia against the rights to protest and freedom of expression of students on campus.
(2024-06-29). New COVID-19 surge driven by KP.2 and KP.3 variants. wsws.org The emergence of the new viral variants and the consequent surge of COVID-19 that is currently underway has been enabled by a ruling class indifferent to the suffering caused by the virus.
(2024-06-29). The Biden-Trump debate and the crisis of the American political system. wsws.org Even by the standards of American "political culture," Thursday night's presidential debate between US President Joseph Biden and former President Donald Trump was a spectacle of degradation, reaction and stupidity.
(2024-06-29). Pabloite NPA backs pro-war New Popular Front in French snap elections. wsws.org By supporting the New Popular Front, the NPA is joining in the right-wing restucturing of the political establishment to prepare for war with Russia abroad and class war at home.
(2024-06-29). Philippine ambassador raises spectre of nuclear war with China. wsws.org While Washington and its allies denounce Chinese "provocations," US imperialism has been instrumental in transforming the South China Sea into a dangerous flashpoint for war with China.
(2024-06-29). Zelensky replaces general at the behest of the neo-Nazi Azov Battalion. wsws.org The empowering of neo-Nazi figures such as Krotevych and the open backing of fascism by Western imperialism comes as the Zelensky regime is escalating the persecution of opponents of the war and suppression of democratic rights.
(2024-06-29). Oppose Sri Lankan trade unions attempt to subordinate class struggles to upcoming elections! Prepare a general strike against government austerity! Fight for socialist policies! wsws.org Without a political fight against the Wickremesinghe regime and the overthrow of the capitalist system, workers cannot defend any of their basic rights.
(2024-06-29). Rule of law in Poland: FIDH denounces the premature closing of Article 7(1) TEU procedure. fidh.org
(2024-06-29). Correspondence] Enhancing readiness in managing mpox outbreaks in Africa. thelancet.com Mpox, a neglected zoonotic viral disease, has rapidly spread to over 100 countries since May, 2022.1 The outbreak has put a strain on pandemic preparedness and public health control measures. Although clade II mpox typically results in low mortality (<1%), it can potentially cause reinfections, severe illness, and death. There are no specific therapeutics for severe illness approved by the US Food and Drug Administration, and response strategies rely on prevention and symptomatic treatment.1...
(2024-06-29). Hungary: Joint statement in solidarity with Transparency International Hungary and Átlátszó. fidh.org
(2024-06-29). Iran heads to presidential run-off on July 5 amid record low turnout. aljazeera.com Reformist candidate Masoud Pezeshkian could benefit if turnout is higher during the second round next Friday.
(2024-06-29). West Bengal UG Admission 2024: Registration Begins, Last Date to Apply July 7. ummid.com The West Bengal Council of Higher Education (WBCHSE) has started the registration process for admission in various Undergraduate (UG) courses for the academic year 2024-25.
(2024-06-29). Iran election: reformist Pezeshkian, hardliner Jalili head for presidential run-off. scmp.com The vote to replace Ebrahim Raisi after his death in a helicopter crash came down to a tight race with turnout at a historic low.
(2024-06-29). Soroti Hospital management calls for infrastructure development. independent.co.ug 
Soroti, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Soroti Regional Referral Hospital is in a state of disrepair significantly hampering its ability to provide adequate medical services. According to Professor Mary Margaret Ajiko, a consultant surgeon at the hospital, there is need for new infrastructure and resources. She highlighted that since the hospital was designated a regional …
(2024-06-29). FYJC Mumbai 2024 Round 1 Allotment – Check Here. ummid.com FYJC Admission 2024 Mumbai MMR Round 1 Allotment: School Education and Sports Department Maharashtra is set to release on its official website mumbai.11thadmission.org.in today i.e. Thursday June 27, 2024 Round 1 Allotment List of Mumbai MMR students, including from Thane, Dombivali and nearby cities, who are seeking admission in Class 11 First Year Junior College (FYJC).
(2024-06-29). 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?
(2024-06-29). Rahul Gandhi is Leader of Opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha. ummid.com Congress MP from Raebareli Rahul Gandhi is Leader of Opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha, the Congress Party said.
(2024-06-29). Reversing racism's toll on heart health. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Researchers have published a paper describing how racism, not race, affects heart health and health outcomes. The goal is to better understand the effects of racism and identify ways to disrupt its impact on heart health.
(2024-06-29). Mayo Clinic Minute: Know your status — the importance of HIV testing. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org It's not making major news headlines like in the '80s, but HIV remains a significant health concern. About 38 million people are living with HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, according to the World Health Organization. June 27 is National HIV Testing Day, a reminder to get tested and know your HIV status. This year's theme is self-testing. Knowing your HIV status helps you choose options to stay healthy. Dr. Stacey Rizza, a Mayo Clinic…
(2024-06-29). 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.
(2024-06-29). Masaza cup organizers to deploy stewards to fight hooliganism. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The organizers of the Masaza Cup tournament will deploy atleast 200 stewards in each county to curb hooliganism. Robert Sserwanga, Buganda Kingdom Minister of Sports, youth, and arts says this will boost safety and security which is a key component of the tournament, which commenced last Saturday. In the opening match, …
(2024-06-29). Resistance Front Responds to Every Aggression: IRGC Chief. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The resistance front has accumulated so much strength that it won't let any act of aggression remain unanswered, the commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) said.
(2024-06-29). Biology-based criteria for diagnosis, staging of Alzheimer's disease. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Alzheimer's medical illustration of amyloid plaques The Alzheimer's Association has published revised criteria for the diagnosis and staging of Alzheimer's disease that are based on the biology of the disease and reflect recent advancements in research, diagnostics and treatment. "Defining diseases biologically, rather than based on symptoms, has long been standard in many areas of medicine — including cancer, heart disease and diabetes — and is becoming a unifying concept common to all neurodegenerative diseases,"…
(2024-06-29). Voting ends in Iran's 14th presidential election. independent.co.ug 
TEHRAN, Iran | Xinhua | Voting for Iran's 14th presidential election ended at midnight after 16 straight hours, said Spokesman of Iran's Election Headquarters Mohsen Eslami. He made the remarks in a live interview with Iran's state-run IRIB TV, noting that though the polling stations' doors were closed, those people who had come before the …
(2024-06-29). Katrina Kaif can't wait to watch Vicky Kaushal's quirky film 'Bad Newz'. devdiscourse.com Like every fan, after watching the hilarious trailer of 'Bad Newz', actor Katrina Kaif is also super excited and can't wait for Vicky Kaushal's upcoming film. On her Instagram story on Friday, Katrina re-posted the film's trailer and gave a shout-out.
(2024-06-29). Minnesota high school students get hands-on experience with healthcare careers at Mayo Clinic. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org High school students learn how to place an endotracheal tube using a video laryngoscope and a medical manikin at the 2023 Career Immersion Program in Rochester, presented by Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences. ROCHESTER, Minn. — Thirty-one Minnesota high school students are participating in a five-day residency at Mayo Clinic in Rochester next week, learning about health science careers ranging from echocardiography to physician assistant. The Career Immersion Program, presented by Mayo Clinic School…
(2024-06-29). Sports Safety Spotlight: Mayo Clinic gives tips on staying active with joint pain. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org EAU CLAIRE, Wis. ‚Äï When the weather has you enthused about fitness, the last thing you want is to be sidelined with joint pain. "People might associate joint aches and pains with an older age group, but joint pain can affect people in all stages of life," says Amy Rantala, M.D., Sports Medicine, Mayo Clinic Health System. "This can be frustrating because pain can be a barrier to maintaining regular exercise and enjoying being active…
(2024-06-29). Editorial] UK elections: the need for a healthy change. thelancet.com On July 4, voters in the UK are projected to elect the Labour Party to a historic majority. After 14 years in government, and with their support squeezed by Reform UK, the Conservative Party is likely to suffer extensive losses. Regardless of the final tally, the next government will inherit a UK that has become sicker, poorer, and more inequitable over the past decade. Political, financial, and public health crises have taken devastating tolls on communities where progress towards good health and prosperity was already stagnating or deteriorating, and without decisive and focused interventions, these trends are…
(2024-06-29). Peru in the spotlight for crimes against humanity: Boluarte's government responsible for murders. fidh.org
(2024-06-29). How extreme heat and humidity affect your health. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Many parts of the U.S. continue to grapple with oppressive heat and humidity. This can prevent the body from cooling down, increasing the risk of heat cramps, exhaustion and heatstroke. Dr. Jesse Bracamonte, a Mayo Clinic family medicine physician, says the extreme heat and high humidity can be a dangerous mix. "High heat and high humidity can place one at risk for serious illness if people aren't careful. The heat can affect people's bodies by increasing the core body temperature and ability…
(2024-06-29). US and allies clash with Russia and China over North Korea at UN meeting. scmp.com Beijing was urged to use its influence to end the 'increasingly dangerous military cooperation' between Moscow and Pyongyang.
(2024-06-29). Mayo Clinic launches 'Tomorrow's Cure' podcast to spotlight medical innovations transforming healthcare. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The free podcast, hosted by Cathy Wurzer, features visionaries from across the field of medicine ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic is launching "Tomorrow's Cure," a new podcast that will highlight medical innovations transforming healthcare and feature the visionaries who make them possible. "Tomorrow's Cure" is brought to listeners in collaboration with PRX, a Pulitzer and Peabody Award-winning public media organization and one of the world's top podcast distributors. Key Details: Release date: "Tomorrow's Cure" debuts…
(2024-06-29). Comment] Offline: In defence of Dr Fauci. thelancet.com "Is this what we have become? Is this what we have devolved into?" US Congressman Kweisi Mfume was reacting to comments from Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene at a hearing of the Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic, held on June 3, 2024, in Washington, DC. The Subcommittee was taking evidence from Dr Anthony Fauci, former Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID). Greene accused Fauci of presiding over science that was "disgusting and evil". She questioned Fauci over the royalties received by National Institutes of Health scientists for their research.
(2024-06-29). Iran ELECOMP Exhibition 2024 Kicks Off in Tehran. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The 27th Iran International Electronic, Computer & E-Commerce Exhibition entitled "Iran ELECOMP 2024" was launched at the Tehran Permanent International Fairgrounds on Saturday in the presence of Iran's Minister of Communications and Information Technology (ICT) Issa Zarepour.
(2024-06-29). The Story of Declared and Undeclared Emergencies. ummid.com The BJP under Narendra Modi is ruling India in a phase of undeclared emergency which is worst and more dangerous than Indira Gandhi's emergency.
(2024-06-29). Clash or coexist? Defusing US-China tensions remains uncertain, even unlikely, analysts say. scmp.com 'The concept of peaceful coexistence is very laudable as a long-term aspirational goal. But I think it's a bridge too far in today's environment,' one expert concludes.
(2024-06-29). The night the cookers were handed over to neo-Nazis at the Polish Club. independentaustralia.net 
(2024-06-29). Mayo Clinic Minute: What is hip preservation? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Hip issues are often thought of as an older person's problem. But the truth is, hip issues can be present at birth. While some of these conditions are caught and corrected early, not all are. Experts at Mayo Clinic are specializing in treating those who slip through early diagnosis. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/5hJNo9w_Aic Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 10) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo Clinic News Network."…
(2024-06-29). Iran Exports $50 Million of Handwoven Carpets in One Year: Official. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The CEO of the National Union of Handwoven Carpet Cooperatives of Iran said $50 million of the handwoven carpets were exported from the country in the last Iranian calendar year (March 21, 2023 to March 19, 2024).
(2024-06-29). Can India win the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 final for Virat 'King' Kohli? aljazeera.com An Indian win in the final may be the perfect gift to Virat Kohli as he stands at the twilight of his World Cup career.
(2024-06-29). Correspondence] Towards paratyphoid control: the vital role of the challenge model. thelancet.com Salmonella Typhi is responsible for 70% of enteric fever and most of the remaining cases are caused by S Paratyphi A, leading to over 14‚Äà000 deaths annually.1 Control of this disease is urgent because of escalating antimicrobial resistance, scarce diagnostic tools, and restricted access to safe drinking water for millions of people. Although the development and implementation of typhoid conjugate vaccines have shown promise in reducing S Typhi-related enteric fever, there are still no licensed vaccines against S Paratyphi A.
(2024-06-29). Starmer's Labour will be "a midwife for fascism", says independent Sean Halsall. thecanary.co In the sixteenth of our video interview series #CanaryCandidates, we meet independent candidate Sean Halsall — standing against Labour's Patrick Hurley Sean Halsall is a councillor who is standing as an independent candidate in Southport in the general election. A former Labour Party member, he now says "it's hard to justify why anyone would stay …
(2024-06-29). A Scientific Statement from the American Heart Association. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org A step toward precision medicine in genetic-guided testing for blood thinner drugs A scientific statement from the American Heart Association published in Circulation provides clinicians with guidance regarding the use of CYP2C19 genetic testing when prescribing oral P2Y12 inhibitor therapy. These drugs help prevent the formation of blood clots, which can cause heart attacks and strokes. The traditional approach is to prescribe clopidogrel, the most commonly prescribed antiplatelet therapy, regardless of a person's genetic makeup. …
(2024-06-29). Trump slammed for racist 'Palestinian' insult in US presidential debate with Biden. scmp.com 'To insinuate that being Palestinian is somehow a bad thing, as former president Trump did when he called President Biden Palestinian, reeks of racism,' Amnesty said.
(2024-06-29). Om Birla wins Lok Sabha Speaker election. ummid.com Om Birla, BJP MP from Kota, Rajasthan, has won the election of the Lok Sabha Speaker held in the Parliament Wednesday June 26, 2024.
(2024-06-29). Stage set for clinical trial of 3D printed models for orthopedic oncology. ummid.com Ricoh USA and Stratasys Wednesday announced the enrollment of the first patient in a groundbreaking clinical study aimed to evaluate the use of 3D printed models for orthopedic oncology.
(2024-06-29). Explore: Cutting-Edge Techniques in Cardiac Surgery. ummid.com Modern advancements in heart surgery are providing new hope for patients suffering cardiac difficulties, even though maintaining a healthy lifestyle through food, exercise, and stress management is essential for prevention.
(2024-06-29). Om Birla vs K Suresh: In a first, Lok Sabha to elect Speaker by vote. ummid.com In a first since independence in 1947, the Lok Sabha will elect Speaker by vote. Lok Sabha is the lower house of the Indian Parliament, and Speaker is leader of the House.
(2024-06-29). Mayo Clinic Minute: Fireworks safety tips. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org For many, the Fourth of July holiday is a time to celebrate with barbecues, parades and fireworks. But, experts say, when it comes to fireworks, it's best to leave it to the professionals. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/8HxuUMoJyGA Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (0: 59) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo Clinic News Network." Read the script. Every year, thousands of people are admitted into emergency departments across the country because…
(2024-06-29). Perspectives] Nicole Redvers: Indigenous health scholar. thelancet.com Nicole Redvers, Director of Indigenous Planetary Health and Western Research Chair at the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry at Western University, London, ON, Canada, brings important Indigenous perspectives to research on planetary health and climate change. "When I was a clinician back in my home region, one of the reasons I got into this work was because I'm from the sub-Arctic, and we're experiencing three to four times the global temperature rise rate compared to the rest of the planet…And the effects are unprecedented, amplified within the last 4 or 5 years, but we've seen the changes for over 20 ye…
(2024-06-29). Putin's New Defence Minister Exposes USA's Secret Spy Drone Ops Over Black Sea? NATO Clash Warning. hindustantimes.com Russia President Vladimir Putin's new defence minister Andrei Belousov has alleged secret US military operations near Russia. Major allegations from Belousov include American spy drones flying over the Black Sea, where some of Russia's naval forces are stationed. Moscow has warned of heightening risk of direct Russia-NATO confrontation over the American operations. Putin's minister is also soliciting ideas for a "rapid response" to the "provocations". This comes amidst Russia's nuclear weapons exercises, creating a new flashpoint in global security. Watch the full video for more.
(2024-06-29). Iran President Poll: Surprise Finalist Against Khamenei Loyalist In 2nd Round | Pezeshkian Vs Jalili. hindustantimes.com Iran Presidential elections have thrown up surprising results. Among the six candidates, no one received a clear majority and the two candidates will now lock horns in a runoff. Interestingly, the two candidates have contrasting views — a hardliner and a reformist. Masoud Pezeshkian, a moderate and Saeed Jalili, an ultraconservative, are the two finalists to replace Ebrahim Raisi who died in a chopper crash last month. Raisi's death had triggered the snap elections.
(2024-06-29). Georgia : Serious deterioration of the situation of human rights defenders. fidh.org In recent years, human rights defenders in Georgia have faced escalating threats and violence, exacerbated by hostile rhetoric from the government and high-ranking officials in the country. The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders (OMCT-FIDH) and the Human Rights Center denounce the worsening conditions for civil society in Georgia and call on the authorities to ensure effective, timely, and objective investigations into attacks against human rights defenders and to put (…) | – |
(2024-06-29). UGEAC 2024 Merit List, Rank Card Today – Check Here. ummid.com UGEAC 2024 Rank Card: Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECE) is releasing today i.e. Tuesday June 25 2024 UGEAC Merit List 2024 and Rank Card of UGEAC 2024 prepared for Under Graduate Engineering Admission Counselling 2024 conducted for admission in First Year BE / BTech engineering courses in Government Engineering Colleges of Bihar on its official website bceceboard.bihar.gov.in.
(2024-06-29). The Heat: U.S. Politics. america.cgtn.com 
International reaction continues to pour in after Thursday night's U.S. presidential debate between President Joe Biden and his predecessor, Donald Trump. | We take a look at the aftermath of the first 2024 U.S. presidential debate with our guests: |
(2024-06-29). Mayo Clinic expert discusses dengue fever amid CDC warning of increased risk. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is warning of an increased risk of dengue fever in the U.S. Dengue fever is a potentially life-threatening viral infection transmitted through the bite of infected mosquitoes. The CDC issued a health alert, saying a higher-than-expected number of dengue fever cases have been reported in the U.S. Puerto Rico declared a health emergency with 1,498 cases reported. Among U.S. travelers, 745 cases were identified this year as…
(2024-06-29). China beat hosts Uganda in 2024 FISU Mind Sports Championship. independent.co.ug 
ENTEBBE, Uganda | Xinhua | China beat hosts Uganda on Friday in a classification match of Bridge Games at the ongoing 2024 FISU World University Mind Sports Championship taking place in Entebbe, Uganda. After finishing fifth in the round robin, China stopped Uganda (3) 20-0 in one of the matches played at the Imperial Botanical …
(2024-06-29). World Bank: Ugandan govt health facilities worth visiting. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The World Bank has given credit to Uganda's health sector but says the recent slowdown in government allocations might either reverse or stagnate the development. By the end of the year 2022/2023, Uganda's three-tiered health system had a total of 8,386 public and privately managed health facilities at the …
(2024-06-29). African ministers unveil policy to boost maritime security. independent.co.ug 
NAIROBI, KENYA | Xinhua | African ministers on Thursday launched the Regional Maritime Transport Policy for Eastern, Southern and Northern Africa to boost maritime security. Salim Mvurya, Kenya's cabinet secretary for the Ministry of Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs, told a forum in Nairobi, the capital of Kenya, that the policy provides procedures to …
(2024-06-29). Political activists in Ankole call for early voter register display. independent.co.ug 
Bushenyi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Political activists and civil society organizations in Ankole have resurrected the call for electoral reforms ahead of the 2026 general elections. They are urging the government to expedite the release of funds to allow early voter registration and display of the register. They also requested a policy to govern the expenditure …
(2024-06-29). 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.
(2024-06-29). Ready to Run: Mayo physician and runner suggests ways to beat the heat while running. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org MANKATO, Minn. — The heat is on, especially across the South, Southeast, and portions of the plains. The National Weather Service has issued several heat, and excessive heat advisories. When summer goes from warm to hot, exercising could become risky — unless you're prepared. "Staying active, even exercising in hot weather, can be done safely, but you really have to pay attention to the environment and your body to make sure a good thing doesn't…
(2024-06-29). Negotiations Are Underway for Guantánamo's "Forever Prisoner" From Gaza to Be Released. theintercept.com 
(2024-06-29). Can music help someone with Alzheimer's disease? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Alzheimer's disease is a progressive disorder that causes brain cells to waste away and die. Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia, which is a term used to describe a group of symptoms that affect memory, thinking and social abilities severely enough to interfere with daily function. As many as 5.8 million people in the U.S. were living with Alzheimer's disease in 2020, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. And this number is…
(2024-06-29). Who is Jordan Bardella, France's far-right star eyeing the premiership? aljazeera.com The 28-year-old National Rally president, Le Pen's protege, has enjoyed a meteoric rise that could go further yet.
(2024-06-29). China's property crisis raises questions of overseas spillover after US Congress hearing. scmp.com After a hearing in the US Congress, concerns over the downstream effects of China's property market slump have grown — but analysts say such a spillover is improbable with the scale of government intervention.
(2024-06-29). Perspectives] Illness politics and social media mobilisation. thelancet.com Stories are circulating widely in mainstream media and on social media about Joe Biden's age and his capacity to handle the demands of the US presidency. This discussion of Biden's age is not new and connects to a phenomenon I call illness politics—the way illness and disability figure in both mainstream and more radical politics. For a 2023 cover of The New Yorker magazine, for example, cartoonist Barry Blitt created an image entitled The Race for Office that portrayed Biden, Nancy Pelosi, Mitch McConnell, and Donald Trump in a footrace with each other.
(2024-06-29). $20 million gift from Dwight and Dian Diercks to accelerate Mayo Clinic's strategy for transformational healthcare AI and innovation. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — A generous $20 million gift from Dwight and Dian Diercks will fuel key elements of Mayo Clinic's vision for the future of healthcare, including Mayo Clinic Platform and the application of artificial intelligence (AI) for early detection and intervention in cancer. In honor of their support, Mayo Clinic will establish the Dwight and Dian Diercks President, Mayo Clinic Platform, and create the Heidi Diercks Krause Fund in AI Innovation for Cancer, named…
(2024-06-29). Perspectives] A new male gaze. thelancet.com The bleep for obstetric emergencies buzzes and then screeches in my pocket. Haemorrhage. I am soon in a peloton of doctors and midwives rushing out of wards and clinic rooms. At the bedside there are too many of us, and the patient is obscured behind a circle of blue scrubs. Awaiting instructions from the consultant, I glance over to the corner. A man sits ashen, immobile. He limply looks on as the person who matters most to him comes as close to death as she has probably ever been. Her bed is swiftly wheeled out, and he is left alone.
(2024-06-29). Rain doesn't have to mean a washout. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org With all the rain of late, many people may be wondering if it's safe to embrace the weather and indulge in activities like playing or exercising in the rain. "So, rain itself does not make you sick," says Tanner Dunn, D.N.P., a family nurse practitioner at Mayo Clinic Health System in Holmen, Wisconsin. "However, the effects that rain can have on your body can make you more susceptible to illness." While getting caught in the…
(2024-06-29). Madhya Pradesh to include Ram, Krishna in school and college curricula. ummid.com Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has declared that the teachings about Hindu lords Ram and Krishna are to be included in the school and higher education curricula of Madhya Pradesh.
(2024-06-29). ANC's crushing electoral defeat: A nightmare of coalitions, splits and neoliberal crisis. links.org.au 
Gunnett Kaaf — Voters have rejected the ANC, but other mainstream parties are not viable alternatives to exit the neoliberal crisis. That's why South Africa is in the throes of a deepening political and social crisis.
(2024-06-29). 7.6 million: How England's healthcare waiting list trebled under the Tories. aljazeera.com Waiting times for NHS care have also risen sharply across the UK since ruling Conservatives came to power in 2010.
(2024-06-29). Iran Presidential Election Result: Pezeshkian Leads. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — With over 14 million ballots counted in Iran's presidential election until Saturday morning, Masoud Pezeshkian has slightly increased his lead on runner-up Saeed Jalili by winning 42.32 percent of the votes, the Elections Headquarters announced.
(2024-06-29). A long Fourth of July week means heavy traffic in Philly and beyond. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? The Fourth of July weekend seems to be stretching out much longer this year because the holiday falls in the middle of a week. | Since the Fourth falls on a Thursday, AAA Mid Atlantic's Jana Tidwell said the holiday period stretches nine days this year. She said it will likely be a record breaker as people take a break from day-to-day life. | "We anticipate over 972,000 Philadelphia-area residents will travel for the July Fourth holiday. In New Jersey, over two million New J…
(2024-06-29). How to improve communication with a loved one who has aphasia. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Editors note: June is National Aphasia Awareness Month Imagine being dropped off in a country where you aren't fluent in the local language Even when the native speakers speak slowly, you may understand only portions of what's being said. This is similar to how someone with aphasia may feel every day. Aphasia is an impairment of language that may affect ability a person's ability to speak, understand spoken language, read, write, use numbers, perform calculations or use nonverbal gestures….
(2024-06-29). Rahul-led Opp shamed as U.S. slams Modi govt over hate crimes, demolition of homes. ummid.com The United States Wednesday slammed the Modi-led NDA government in New Delhi over hates crimes, anti-conversion laws, and the demolition of homes and places of worship affecting minority groups in India.
(2024-06-29). Rahul Gandhi Then and Now, and Why. ummid.com Liberals given to image-worship have gone with gusto into the question of what has changed in and for Rahul Gandhi. I believe the more important question is how the change has come about and in what respects.
(2024-06-29). Correspondence] Gun violence: a global problem in need of local solutions. thelancet.com We read with great interest the Editorial on global gun violence1 and agree with The Lancet's position that global gun violence is a complex social problem that requires complex solutions. We also appreciate the formation of a multidisciplinary Commission on the issue. To support the development of meaningful solutions, we suggest a framework for enhancing research capacity in specific nations by asking better questions, improving our data, and having a greater focus on interventions and implementation.
(2024-06-29). 'Look, what this success means to us': ACB after Afghanistan reaches T20 WC Semi-Final. ummid.com Almost whole of Afghanistan has lighten up after the country's cricket team defeated Bangladesh to reach the ICC T20 World Wednesday June 25, 2024 played at the Arnos Vale Stadium in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.
(2024-06-29). Correspondence] Targeted release of budesonide in primary IgA nephropathy. thelancet.com IgA nephropathy is the most common glomerulonephritis in the world, especially in the Asian population.1 Richard Lafayette and colleagues have shed new light on the management of IgA nephropathy in their Article.2 However, we have some comments.
(2024-06-29). Joe Biden comes out swinging after disastrous debate against Donald Trump. scmp.com The US president acknowledged his age and poor showing but vowed to 'get back up', saying Trump had set a 'record for most lies'.
(2024-06-29). Gunmen Attack Vehicle Carrying Ballot Boxes Southeast of Iran. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Unknown gunmen attacked a vehicle carrying the Iranian presidential election's ballot boxes in the southeastern province of Sistan and Balouchestan on Friday, killing two people.
(2024-06-29). Correspondence] India's forgotten children. thelancet.com Richard Horton's Offline titled "The world's forgotten children"1 reminded me of the Editorial of the same title published on Jan 4, 2003,2 and of my responding Correspondence published on April 5, 2003.3 Since then, little has changed in the context of children's health globally. Remarkable reductions in viral infectious diseases (eg, measles, mumps, chickenpox, poliomyelitis, gastroenteritis, HIV, and encephalitis) and bacterial infectious diseases (eg, sepsis, pneumonia, tuberculosis, and meningitis) have been attributed to improvements in sanitation, vaccination, and nutrition in urban populations.
(2024-06-29). Iran's Presidential Vote Headed for Runoff. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran's presidential election is destined for a runoff, after the results on Saturday showed no candidate had garnered over 50% of the votes.
(2024-06-29). Iran, Saudi Arabia Discuss Regional Developments. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Senior Iranian and Saudi diplomats talked about the interaction between Tehran and Riyadh and the latest regional developments, most notably the situation in Gaza.
(2024-06-29). Tomorrow's Cure: How 3D printing is used in medicine. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org How does it feel for a patient to see her tumor in 3D form, or for another to hold his heart in his hands? Find out how 3D printing is used to provide a new and innovative perspective on medicine in a new Tomorrow's Cure podcast episode. Featured experts on this week's episode include Dr. Jonathan Morris, a diagnostic radiologist at Mayo Clinic, and Dr. Beth Ripley from the Veterans Health Administration's Office of Healthcare…
(2024-06-29). Letters to the Canary: another MPs expenses scandal NO-ONE is talking about, plus Mr U-turn, & more. thecanary.co The Canary is excited to share the latest edition of our letters page. This is where we publish people's responses to the news and politics, or anything else they want to get off their chest. We've now opened the letters page up so anyone can submit a contribution. As always, if you'd like to subscribe to the Canary — …
(2024-06-29). Qalibaf Throws Weight Behind Jalili Ahead of Runoff Polls. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — After suffering a defeat in the Iranian presidential election for the fourth time in the past 19 years, Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf voiced backing for Saeed Jalili, the principlist candidate who is going to lock horns with Masoud Pezeshkian in a runoff next Friday.
(2024-06-29). Julian Assange is free. fidh.org
(2024-06-29). JoSAA 2024 Round 2 Seat Allotment Today: Check Here. ummid.com JoSAA 2024 Seat Allocation Round 2: Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) is set to publish the Second Round of Seat Allocation, also known as JoSAA 2024 Round 2 Seat Allotment Result, for the academic year 2024-25 today on Thursday June 27, 2024.
(2024-06-29). Correspondence] Novel funding pledges for advancing polio eradication efforts. thelancet.com On March 20, 2024, the WHO International Health Regulation Committee for Polio met to review the current global status quo of wildtype polio virus (WPV1) and vaccine-derived polio virus (cVDPV) in the context of the global target of interruption of WPV1 and certification of its eradication by 2026 and the elimination of cVDPV by 2028.1 The Committee unanimously agreed that due to the continuing risk of the international spread of WPV1 and cVDPV, polio should remain a Public Health Emergency of International Concern, and control efforts should be intensified.
(2024-06-29). UN Warns Only 17% of Global Development Targets Are On Track. devdiscourse.com The United Nations issued a stark warning on Friday: Just 17% of its 169 targets aimed at improving life for over 7 billion people globally are on course to be achieved by the 2030 deadline.
(2024-06-29). Direct 2nd Year Post SSC Diploma 2024 Maharashtra: Application Steps. ummid.com Online registration of the students seeking admission in Direct Second Year (DSD 24) Post SCC Polytechnic Diploma Courses in Engineering and Technology for the year 2024 has been started through the official website dsd24.dtemaharashtra.gov.in.
(2024-06-29). Sports Safety Spotlight: Mayo Clinic advises easing into summer sports to avoid Achilles injuries. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org LA CROSSE, Wis. ‚Äï The warm summer weather can make adults feel like kids again. The Weekend Warrior comes roaring out, and the excitement and bursts of exertion can lead to a very common injury among that group: Achilles tendinitis. "Achilles tendinitis is most common in people who suddenly increase the intensity or duration of exercise. It's also common when someone hasn't been properly trained for their sport," says Jacob Erickson, D.O., Sports Medicine, Mayo…
(2024-06-29). WATCH] Trump-Biden Debate Reaction and Analysis. muslimskeptic.com
(2024-06-29). Biden's Debate Performance Sparks Doubt Within His Own Party. devdiscourse.com Biden's recent lackluster debate against former President Donald Trump has ignited a wave of skepticism within the Democratic Party regarding his capacity to win the forthcoming presidential election. The 81-year-old Biden's failure to effectively communicate during the debate drew widespread criticism, intensifying doubts about his candidacy.
(2024-06-29). DTE Maharashtra Polytechnic Admission 2024: Last date of application extended. ummid.com DTE Maharashtra Polytechnic Admission 2024: The DTE Maharashtra has extended the last date of application for admission in in Post SSC Diploma Courses in Engineering, Technology and other courses for the year 2024-25.
(2024-06-29). World Report] Underuse of tranexamic acid in the UK. thelancet.com The report of the Infected Blood Inquiry highlighted how alternatives to blood transfusion could have helped patients. Talha Burki reports.
(2024-06-29). Berlin's shift on China policy is result of Beijing's changed behaviour, German envoy says. scmp.com Beijing's actions, not US pressure, has led Berlin from 'partnership and cooperation to more competition', Thomas Bagger of the German foreign ministry contends.
(2024-06-29). Athletics camp in Kapchorwa targeting 2024 Paris Olympics. independent.co.ug 
Kapchorwa, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda National Athletics team has entered a residential camp to prepare for the Paris Olympics games scheduled for July 26th to August 11th in France. The team of over 20 athletes is camping at Trinity Biblical Institute in Kapchorwa under the guidance of the national coach who is also …
(2024-06-29). French National Assembly election: What's at stake and what to expect? aljazeera.com President Macron appears poised for major losses in Sunday's snap poll, which could see the rise of the far right.
(2024-06-29). Arrogant Powers' Regional Plots Foiled by Islamic Revolution: Leader. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Islamic Revolution's global perspective saved the region from the scheme of the Arrogant Powers and colonialism, Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei said.
(2024-06-29). US Supreme Court rules in favour of January 6 rioters, decision could affect Trump case. scmp.com Dozens of convictions could be overturned after the court ruled that prosecutors overstepped by bringing obstruction charges against rioters.
(2024-06-29). 'Renewable Energy Still Dominates Energy Subsidies in FY 2022'. wattsupwiththat.com
(2024-06-29). Royal Mail boss set to bag £5 MILLION thanks to his own mismanagement. thecanary.co The boss of Royal Mail's parent company looks set to make £5m off the back of the sale of the company to a Czech billionaire — despite…
(2024-06-29). KEAM 2024 Result, Normalised Score Declared, Check Now. ummid.com Office of the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE) Government Kerala has published the normalised score and result of Kerala Engineering and Pharmacy courses (KEAM 2024) on its official website cee.kerala.gov.in.
(2024-06-29). Gardens of Delhi. fairobserver.com 
When Shahjahan founded the new city of Shahjahanabad in the mid-17th century, his prime minister Ali Mardan Khan was given the important task of constructing a canal to bring water to the city. Of course the city itself was built on the bank of the river, which was not only a vital artery for transportation…
(2024-06-29). World Report] No parties meeting the challenge on health in the UK. thelancet.com As the UK prepares for a general election, experts say that the manifestos of the contenders fail to properly address the big issues in health. Udani Samarasekera reports.
(2024-06-29). Iran World's 7th Largest Crude Oil Producer in 2023. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran was the 7th largest crude oil producer in the world in 2023, according to the British IE Institute.
(2024-06-29). ACHPR 79: The African Commission's Resolution on Sudan signals a positive step towards concrete engagement on the resolution of the conflict. fidh.org
(2024-06-29). Advances in Deep Brain Stimulation Transform Lives. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org LA CROSSE, Wis. ‚Äï Advanced treatments are renewing hope for patients suffering from debilitating neurological disorders. A cutting-edge procedure known as deep brain stimulation (DBS) has become a beacon of hope for individuals with conditions such as Parkinson's disease, essential tremor, and dystonia, among others. "Deep brain stimulation is a procedure where electrodes are placed in certain target areas of the brain and connected by insulated wires to a pacemaker-like device. These wires are completely…
(2024-06-29). The true cost of Labour's net zero plans is slowly being revealed — and the sums are staggering. wattsupwiththat.com At least the Telegraph is starting to dismantle Mad Miliband's crazy agenda:…
(2024-06-29). For Rahul Gandhi, Hate Crimes, Mob Lynching of Muslims not of any concern. ummid.com Tactically or possibly fearing backlash, Rahul Gandhi ignored to mention hate crimes against Muslims, mob lynching in the name of animal slaughter and razing of homes of Muslims by bulldozers that have resurfaced with renewed vigor after the 2024 General Elections.
(2024-06-29). End of Petrodollar Agreement and World Currency Reform. ummid.com What will be the impact of the recent ending of the special petrodollars agreement involving Saudi Arabia and the USA under which the former had agreed to denominate oil trade in US dollars and, less explicitly, to use surplus petrodollars to buy US treasury bonds in return for US military assistance and security for Saudi Arabia and its rulers?
(2024-06-29). Correspondence] Therapeutic vaccines for Epstein—Barr virus: a way forward. thelancet.com 2024 marks the 60th anniversary of the discovery of Epstein—Barr virus, the first human oncogenic virus to be discovered. In 1964, The Lancet was the first journal to report the identification of virus particles in cultured lymphoblasts derived from children with Burkitt's lymphoma.1 The discovery of Epstein—Barr virus was a milestone in the understanding of human malignancies. In addition to Burkitt's lymphoma, infection with Epstein—Barr virus has been confirmed to be closely linked to many human malignancies (such as nasopharyngeal carcinoma, an aggressive malignant epithelial tumour arising…
(2024-06-29). Who Destroyed Nalanda University? PM Modi's Claim and Actual History. ummid.com When Modi was mouthing that Nalanda was burnt by the foreign invaders, this falls in the same category of falsehoods which are used to spread the hatred against Muslims.
(2024-06-29). Russian satellite breaks up into pieces, forces ISS astronauts to take shelter. ummid.com Resurs-P1, a defunct satellite thrown into the space by Russia, shattered into pieces forcing the astronauts on the International Space Station (ISS) to run for cover.
(2024-06-29). Ancient Mysteries and Space Adventures: A Peek into Modern Research. devdiscourse.com Following is a summary of current science news briefs.
(2024-06-29). Correspondence] Targeted release of budesonide in primary IgA nephropathy. thelancet.com Richard Lafayette and colleagues1 presented the results of a 2-year, phase 3 NefIgArd trial that found that Nefecon acting locally at the intestinal mucosa showed "a clinically relevant reduction in estimated eGFR [estimated glomerular filtration rate] decline and a durable reduction in proteinuria with a safety profile" in IgA nephropathy. More importantly, although discrepancy in the kidney protection effects of systemic corticosteroids was observed between Asians and Europeans,2,3 the kidney protection effects remained when comparing White patients (76%) with patients mainly identifying as Asian (24%) in NefIg…
(2024-06-29). Putin wants Russia to resume production of once-banned intermediate-range missiles. scmp.com The move comes amid fears that Russia and the US — the two biggest nuclear powers — could be entering a new arms race together with China.
(2024-06-29). Al Hassan case: a welcomed conviction that falls short of justice for victims of gender-based crimes. fidh.org
(2024-06-29). In case you missed it: This week's Top 5 stories on social media. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Check out a few of the most popular News Network stories on @mayoclinic social media this past week. Can cochlear implants slow dementia in older adults? Recent studies have shown a strong link between hearing loss and cognitive decline, with severe hearing loss increasing the risk of cognitive decline by up to fivefold. Learn about the impact cochlear implants have on patients at high risk for dementia. Removing skin cancer with Mohs surgery Mohs surgery…
(2024-06-29). Joe Biden's Energy Policies Are Based on Fantasies and Fairy Tales. wattsupwiththat.com Frankly, the policy decisions in the Biden White House are detrimental to the wellbeing of the United States citizens and economy.
(2024-06-29). Nearly 1.8 billion adults at risk of diseases from not doing enough physical activity. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | New data by the World Health Organisation (WHO) shows that nearly one third (31%) of adults worldwide, accounting for about 1.8 billion people, did not meet the recommended levels of physical activity in 2022. This represents an increasing trend of physical inactivity among adults, which has increased by about …
(2024-06-29). Correspondence] Reducing scorpion sting fatality rate to 1% in India. thelancet.com The Taluka of Mahad and its surrounding village areas, in the Konkan region in India, is home to one of the most poisonous red scorpions (Mesobuthus tamulus) in the world. During the 1980s, if a person was stung by a scorpion in a rural village, they would not survive the night. At this time, most people living in villages of India had no cure for poisonous scorpion stings and died without proper treatments; no proper medication was available and the medical knowledge of doctors was insufficient to address scorpion sting victims.
(2024-06-29). New AI Is Fun, Attractive and Hazardous for Women. fairobserver.com Before there was ChatGPT-4o, there was Scarlett Johansson. Spike Jonze's 2013 film Her tells the story of Theodore Twombly (Joaquin Phoenix), a lonely Angelino living in the not-so-distant future who finds himself a changed man when, in the midst of divorcing his childhood sweetheart (Rooney Mara), he falls in love with his new, artificial-intelligence-powered voice…
(2024-06-29). We may not like rats, but we do a good job of making them feel at home. scmp.com Far from being a particularity in Hong Kong, rodent problems are a fixture of urban environments the world over.
(2024-06-29). Correspondence] Public advocacy crucial in curbing gun violence. thelancet.com The establishment of the White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention referenced in the Editorial on global gun violence1 marks a notable acknowledgment of the gun violence crisis in the USA. However, the true test of progress rests with the American public. As the USA set an alarming new record for school shootings and exceeded 650 mass shootings in 2023,2 it became evident that bureaucratic measures are trailing behind the rapidly escalating crisis.
(2024-06-29). Mauritanians vote in presidential election with incumbent expected to win. aljazeera.com Key issues for voters include fighting corruption and job creation for young people.
(2024-06-29). 'Absolutely voting for Trump': undecided voters react to Biden debate performance. scmp.com A group of US voters who were unable to choose between Joe Biden and Donald Trump before Thursday's presidential debate delivered their verdicts after the contest.
(2024-06-29). European Union General Affairs Council must address continued rule of law and human rights violations in Hungary and Poland. fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and other international NGOs sent a letter to EU ministers ahead of the EU General Affairs Council's meeting on 25 June 2024 where member States will hold a hearing on the situation in Hungary under the Article 7.1 TEU procedure.
In the letter, the signatory organisations point to the continued deterioration of the situation in Hungary, which fails to comply with Europea Union rule of law recommendations. Major concerns include judicial (…) | – |
(2024-06-29). Brazilian's World-Record Soccer Shirt Collection. devdiscourse.com Following is a summary of current odd news briefs.
(2024-06-29). A Tale of Two Very Different Debates: Biden and Trump's Horror Show, Sunak and Starmer's No Surprises. bylinetimes.com 
On live TV, in front of millions of horrified American voters and viewers around the world, US President The first of two planned presidential debates with his rival, former President Biden walked onto the stage looking frail and doddery, his face ashen, his voice a hoars…
(2024-06-29). Obituary] Howard Hiatt. thelancet.com Physician, scientist, academic, and advocate for public health equity. Born on July 22, 1925, in Patchogue, NY, USA, he died of pulmonary hypertension on March 2, 2024, in Cambridge, MA, USA, aged 98 years.
(2024-06-29). Protesters, police clash as Germany's far-right AfD party congress starts. aljazeera.com Alternative for Germany came in second in European Parliament elections earlier this month.
(2024-06-29). 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.
(2024-06-29). Legal standards, norms for internet governance. independent.co.ug 
A lack of global norms leaves Uganda's government able to manipulate social media COMMENT | SOLOMON WINYI | Uganda is facing many of the same challenges with social media as other countries but the lack of globally accepted regulations has left a path for an authoritarian regime to stifle the public sphere. The global proliferation of …
(2024-06-29). UK PM Rishi Sunak slams racist slur by Nigel Farage party campaigner. scmp.com An undercover investigation filmed anti-immigration Reform UK campaigners making racist, homophobic and offensive comments.
(2024-06-29). Why Earth has only one Moon whereas Saturn, other Planets have more? ummid.com It's no longer a puzzle why Earth has only one Moon whereas Saturn, Jupiter and other planets in our Solar System have more.
(2024-06-29). SBI JA Clerk Mains result 2024 declared, check here. ummid.com The State Bank of India has announced the result of the SBI Clerk Main exam held to fill the vacancies for the Junior Associates (JA) Customer Support and Sales on its official website sbi.co.in.
(2024-06-29). Paul McCartney — Rocker, roller, really nice bloke. independentaustralia.net 
(2024-06-29). En Bolivia soplaron al oído de los amotinados. radiohc.cu Las investigaciones sobre el intento de golpe de estado militar en Bolivia refuerzan las declaraciones del presidente Luis Arce, quien se enfrentó al cabecilla de la intentona, en el sentido de que el ex jefe del ejército, Juan José Zúñiga, tenía cómplices.
(2024-06-29). Minuto a minuto del asedio israelí contra la Franja de Gaza. telesurtv.net En varios países continúan realizándose actividades para expresar apoyo al pueblo palestino y condenar el genocidio que comete Israel.
(2024-06-29). Se forma Beryl, la segunda tormenta tropical de la temporada. cubadebate.cu Desde su formación en la tarde de hoy la Depresión Tropical Dos mostró signos de una mejor organización en su circulación, así como un incremento de las zonas de lluvias fuertes en las inmediaciones de su centro, por lo que se determinó que se ha convertido en la Tormenta tropical Beryl. Sus vientos máximos sostenidos se estiman ahora en 65 kilómetros por hora.
(2024-06-29). La reparación de la Guiteras, un ciclón que se adentra al mar Caribe y otros temas en Las 3 del día (+ Podcast). cubadebate.cu Ya llega el viernes con nuestro resumen de lo que ha sido noticia en la web de Cubadebate durante la semana que concluye. Mi nombre es Yunier Sarmientos y le doy la bienvenida al podcast Las 3 del día. No se desconecte y escuche los siguientes minutos de información.
(2024-06-29). °Goleada en Atlanta!: Mediocridad 5 — Candidatos 0. cubadebate.cu El tan esperado debate fue un espectáculo anodino, no solo porque no dijeron mucho, sino por la limitada credibilidad sobre lo poquito que expresaron. Triste panorama para el electorado, tener que escoger entre dos viejitos mediocres y con limitadas dotes de estadista. Ni Trump, ni Biden demostraron ser aptos para dirigir Estados Unidos, en momentos de crisis tanto interna como mundial, sino más bien el ser capaces de profundizar esa crisis y llevarla a niveles de extrema gravedad y peligro.
(2024-06-29). Minrex: Perpetuar la arbitraria inclusión de Cuba en lista espuria, "desprecio a la verdad de políticos y congresistas anticubanos" cubadebate.cu Con la habitual manipulación del sistema político de los Estados Unidos, un par de congresistas anticubanos lograron que el partido republicano aprobara en la Cámara de Representantes una legislación dirigida a perpetuar la arbitraria e injustificada calificación de Cuba como Estado que supuestamente patrocina el terrorismo.
(2024-06-29). Cuba agradece solidaridad y apoyo de la Internacional Progresista. radiohc.cu La Habana, 29 jun (RHC) El canciller Bruno Rodríguez agradeció este sábado la iniciativa de la Internacional Progresista (IP) y las declaraciones de 83 partidos políticos que llaman a excluir a Cuba de la unilateral lista de Estados patrocinadores del terrorismo.
(2024-06-29). °Pobre pueblo norteamericano! radiohc.cu El pasado jueves se produjo el esperado primer debate presidencial, entre los virtuales candidatos demócrata y republicano: el presidente, Joe Biden, que aspira a la reelección y el expresidente, Donald Trump, que intenta regresar a la Casa Blanca, ambos sin ser elegidos por las Convenciones de ambos partidos.
(2024-06-29). Cuba: volar como Matías Pérez. radiohc.cu La Habana, 29 jun (RHC) Todo cubano conoce la frase "voló como Matías Pérez", que realza la desaparición de algo irremisible e inesperadamente y evoca la historia de este portugués, que se perdió en el aire un día como hoy de 1856.
(2024-06-29). Grupo Gempil en el ámbito de la comunicación social (+Audio). radiohc.cu En el contexto de la próxima entrada en vigor de la Ley de Comunicación Social en Cuba, y sus esferas de acción, conversamos con la especialista en comunicación del grupo empresarial de la industria ligera cubana, Gempil, que tuvo una amplia participación en la reciente feria de la industria Cubaindustria 2024.
(2024-06-29). Ministro cubano en Panamá para investidura de presidente electo. radiohc.cu Ciudad de Panamá, 29 jun (RHC) El ministro de Educación Superior (MES) de Cuba, Walter Baluja, arribó este sábado a Panamá al frente de una delegación de la isla que asistirá a la investidura del presidente electo, José Raúl Mulino.
(2024-06-29). Poder Popular, en constante perfeccionamiento. radiohc.cu Hace 50 años en la occidental provincia de Matanzas nacía el Poder Popular, una experiencia que se institucionalizó posteriormente en toda Cuba y que tiene como basamento la amplia participación, sin exclusiones, de todos los cubanos.
(2024-06-29). Presidente Maduro alerta sobre violencia de la extrema derecha. telesurtv.net El mandatario le expresó al pueblo venezolano que es necesario cuidar la paz.
(2024-06-29). López Obrador asegura que continuará investigación del caso Ayotzinapa. telesurtv.net El presidente destacó que "bajo ninguna circunstancia se va a cerrar el caso".
(2024-06-29). Líder mapuche Héctor Llaitul inicia huelga de hambre en prisión. telesurtv.net A través de un comunicado, Llaitul exigió la nulidad del juicio y que los recursos presentados hace unas semanas sean revisados por la Corte Suprema.
(2024-06-29). Comunidad internacional saluda victoria de Sheinbaum en México. telesurtv.net Xiomara Castro dijo que acordó con Sheinbaum "trabajar juntas por la unidad de Latinoamérica y el Caribe".
(2024-06-29). Docentes universitarios realizan paro nacional en Argentina. telesurtv.net Si no encuentran una respuesta satisfactoria, los manifestantes han declarado que existen posibilidades de que la semana próxima vayan nuevamente al paro.
(2024-06-29). Unesco advierte sobre deterioro acelerado de los océanos desde 2003. telesurtv.net La directora del ente, Audrey Azoulay, manifestó que factores como "temperatura, acidificación, nivel del mar: están sonando todas las alarmas".
(2024-06-29). Eleva a 22 el número de muertos por inundaciones en Sudáfrica. telesurtv.net Las graves inundaciones han afectado casas que han sido arrasadas por las aguas del temporal, así como carreteras anegadas y árboles arrancados de raíz.
(2024-06-29). Encuesta: 88,2 % de peruanos desaprueban desempeño de Dina Boluarte. telesurtv.net El informe refleja que un 81,2 por ciento considera que Boluarte debería dejar "cuanto antes" su cargo.
(2024-06-29). Gobierno colombiano y la Segunda Marquetalia inician diálogos de paz. telesurtv.net Las partes firmantes, representadas por el consejero comisionado de paz de Colombia, Otty Patiño, e Iván Márquez, exnegociador de los diálogos que condujeron al acuerdo de paz de 2016 de las disidencias de las FARC.
(2024-06-29). EE.UU. anuncia que limita las solicitudes de asilo en la frontera. telesurtv.net Su entrada en vigor se producirá cuando el número de cruces en la frontera supere los 2.500 diarios durante una semana.
(2024-06-29). Ataque ucraniano deja tres heridos en Bélgorod, Rusia. telesurtv.net Hace solo dos días esta región rusa registró otro ataque que cobró la vida del subjefe del municipio de Korochanski.
(2024-06-29). Trabajadores de telecomunicaciones rechazan ley de medios en Uruguay. telesurtv.net Los Diputados acordaron que el documento será nuevamente analizado después del 30 de junio.
(2024-06-29). Venezuela denuncia campaña mediática internacional para desconocer procesos electorales. telesurtv.net Jorge Rodríguez advirtió a la ultraderecha que no se permitirá la vulneración de la paz venezolana.
(2024-06-29). Se forma Beryl, segunda tormenta tropical de la temporada. radiohc.cu La Habana, 29 jun (ACN) La depresión tropical dos se convirtió en la tormenta tropical Beryl, la segunda de la actual temporada ciclónica, informó el Instituto de Meteorología en su Aviso de Ciclón Tropical No. 2, emitido a las once de la noche de este viernes.
(2024-06-29). Presidente Maduro conversa con mandataria electa de México. telesurtv.net Ambas autoridades ratificaron los lazos de hermandad entre México y Venezuela, así como su disposición en fortalecer la Celac.
(2024-06-29). Narendra Modi celebra su victoria en las elecciones generales. telesurtv.net Narendra Modi necesitará el apoyo de otros partidos para gobernar, algo inédito en sus anteriores mandatos.
(2024-06-29). Militares franceses en Ucrania serán blanco legítimo para tropas rusas. telesurtv.net Canciller Lavrov se reúne con su homólogo congoleño en Oyo, tras comenzar este lunes una gira por África para reforzar los vínculos de Rusia en el continente.
(2024-06-29). Díaz-Canel se reúne con Dennis Francis, presidente de la 78 Asamblea General de la ONU. cubadebate.cu Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, dialogó hoy con Dennis Francis, Presidente de la 78 sesión de la Asamblea General de las Naciones Unidas (AGNU), quien realiza una visita oficial a la mayor de las Antillas.
(2024-06-29). Parlamento de Pakistán aprueba moción ante interferencia de EEUU. radiohc.cu Islamabad, 29 jun (RHC) La Asamblea Nacional de Pakistán adoptó una contrarresolución en rechazo a la emitida por la Cámara de Representantes de Estados Unidos con cuestionamientos al proceso democrático del país surasiático, se conocià≤ este sábado.
(2024-06-29). Autoridades dominicanas colocan a 25 provincias en alerta verde. telesurtv.net El COE aumenta 14 provincias y al Distrito Nacional en alerta amarilla debido a una masa de aire húmeda dejada por una onda tropical en el país caribeño.
(2024-06-29). Inundación de una mina de carbón en China deja tres muertos. telesurtv.net La tragedia tuvo lugar el pasado sábado alrededor de las 17H00, cuando diez trabajadores se encontraban en la zona afectada. Dos lograron escapar por sus propios medios, dejando a ocho atrapados.
(2024-06-29). Venezuela y China muestran sintonía en agenda bilateral. telesurtv.net La visita es una invitación del ministro chino de Relaciones Exteriores, Wang Yi, miembro del Buró Político del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de China.
(2024-06-29). Cientos de ticos viven en calles y alcantarillas, según jefe policial. radiohc.cu San José, 29 jun (RHC) Cientos de ciudadanos costarricenses viven hoy en condiciones de extrema vulnerabilidad en calles y alcantarillas de esta ciudad, según fuentes como el jefe de la Policía Municipal capitalina, Marcelo Solano.
(2024-06-29). Cuba: Viceprimera ministra chequeó obras de abasto de agua en Pinar del Río. radiohc.cu Pinar del Río, 29 jun (RHC) La Viceprimera ministra, Inés María Chapman Wao, en compañía de la Primera Secretaria del Partido en Pinar del Río, Yamilé Ramos Cordero y el Gobernador, Eumelín González Sánchez, pasaron revista a obras vinculadas al servicio de abasto de agua.
(2024-06-29). Desde hoy Cuba se activa en "modo en verano" radiohc.cu La Habana, 29 jun (RHC) Presentaciones de parejas de bailes y ruedas de casino en parques y plazas principales de todo el país tendrán lugar este sábado, como parte de la apertura oficial del verano 2024.
(2024-06-29). Titular de Naciones Unidas inicia gira por naciones de Asia. radiohc.cu Naciones Unidas, 29 jun (RHC) El secretario general de la Organización de Naciones Unidas (ONU), António Guterres, iniciará este sábado un periplo con paradas en cinco naciones de Asia y la Cumbre de la Organización de Cooperación de Shanghái (OCS).
(2024-06-29). Venezuela acogerá la Serie del Caribe en el año 2026. telesurtv.net La lista de sedes por año quedaría de la siguiente forma: Mexicali 2025, Venezuela 2026, Hermosillo 2027, República Dominicana 2028 y Puerto Rico 2029.
(2024-06-29). Irán inicia etapa de calificación de candidatos a elecciones. telesurtv.net Tras el proceso de investigación, el Ministerio del Interior anunciará los candidatos finales el 11 de junio, y los calificados tendrán 15 días, del 12 al 26 de junio, para llevar a cabo sus campañas electorales.
(2024-06-29). ONU condena más de 500 asesinatos de palestinos en Cisjordania. telesurtv.net Más de 500 palestinos han muerto desde el 7 de octubre en actos de violencia en la ocupada Cisjordania vinculados al asedio del Ejército israelí de ocupación en Gaza.
(2024-06-29). Presidente de Siria recibe a canciller de Irán. telesurtv.net Ambos políticos debatieron sobre el estado de las relaciones bilaterales, así como el avance de la agresión de Israel en la Franja de Gaza.
(2024-06-29). teleSUR anuncia el concurso "Sur Influyente" telesurtv.net El concurso invita a jóvenes, mayores de edad, creadores de contenidos a elaborar piezas audiovisuales de máximo 60 segundos en formato vertical (9: 16).
(2024-06-29). Cocodrilos debutan con victoria sobre Alazanes en postemporada beisbolera. cubadebate.cu Los Cocodrilos de Matanzas, de visitantes en el estadio Mártires de Barbados, debutaron hoy en la postemporada de la 63 Serie Nacional de Béisbol con victoria 7×1 sobre los Alazanes de Granma.
(2024-06-28). SA ready to host World Rugby Under 20 Championship. sanews.gov.za SA ready to host World Rugby Under 20 Championship | The City of Cape Town says it is excited to welcome back the 12 participating nations in the World Rugby Under 20 Championship. | The 14th edition of the World Rugby U20 Championship takes place between 29 June and 19 July 2024, with South Africa being back-to-back hosts. | "What better time to have the World Rugby U20 Championship than during the school holidays. The event's return to Cape Town for the second successive year is a testament to the Mother City's reputation as a leading events destination. | "We are excited to support this event, bringing togethe…