(2024-07-16). Iraqi resistance hits Israeli targets in Eilat, Haifa Port with drones, missiles. presstv.ir The Islamic Resistance in Iraq has struck strategic targets at the Port of Haifa and the city of Eilat in the Israeli-occupied territories with drones and advanced cruise missiles.
(2024-07-16). Israel fears ICJ will side with Palestinians in West Bank ruling. newarab.com
(2024-07-16). 'I'm supposed to be dead' Trump says after assassination bid. newarab.com Former "I'm not supposed to be here, I'm supposed to be dead," Trump told…
(2024-07-16). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 283: Israel Bombs Displacement Centers. popularresistance.org Israeli forces have killed at least 131 Palestinians since Saturday in three separate targeted bombings on locations where displaced families had been taking shelter. | On Saturday, Israeli fighter jets and armed drones struck a crowded tent city several times in the al-Mawasi area, west of Khan Younis, on Saturday morning. The army fired at least nine heavy U.S.-made JDAM missiles on the crowded tent area, according to survivors' testimonies gathered by Mondoweiss. | Al-Mawasi had been declared a "safe area" by the Israeli army in early May as it began its assault on Rafah, pushing thousands of families who had…
(2024-07-16). Israel using US-provided internationally prohibited weapons: Hamas. presstv.ir The Palestinian resistance movement Hamas says Israel is using the US-provided internationally prohibited weapons against people in Gaza.
(2024-07-16). Yemen's Houthis say attacked two ships in the Red Sea. newarab.com Yemen's In a statement on social media platform X, Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree identified the two ships as BENTLEY I, a Panama-flagged oil tanker, and the CHIOS LION, a Liberia-flagged crude oil tanker. | The BENTLEY I was attacked with "drone boats, unmanned aerial vehicles, and ballistic missiles", while the CHIOS LION was ta…
(2024-07-16). Army Abducts 25 Palestinians In West Bank. imemc.org On Monday, Israeli soldiers abducted at least twenty-five, including children, Palestinians from their homes, and military roadblocks in various parts of the occupied West Bank. In Qusin village, west of the northern West Bank city of Nablus, the soldiers abducted three children, Mojahed Abdul-Rauf Salman, Mohammad Haitham Yadek, and Mohyeddin Khader, after several military jeeps …
(2024-07-16). SATIRE: Nation Rocked By Attempted Trump Assassination. theonion.com Former President Donald Trump narrowly avoided death after being shot in the ear during a campaign rally in Butler, PA, with one spectator killed and two critically injured. What do you think?
(2024-07-16). Jul 16, 2024. sitrepworld.info For A Few Dollars More // The Danish Natl Symphony Orchestra Trump Thoughts: A Quintessentially American Figure, by Bill Astore The Slow-Motion Assassination, by Matt Taibbi Brilliant Sniper Interview: Larry Johnson and Chris Whitcomb, by Aleks Shocks to the System, by James Howard Kunstler Total Disregard of Security Knowledge, by John Leake "Malice Or Massive Incompetence": Detailed Assessment Of Secret Service Failure, by Tyler Durden "Fight, fight, fight," by eugyppius (Trump Shot) Elon Supporters Blatantly Ignore.. Ryan Cristián (Video) Russian Reaction to the Trump Assassination Attemp…
(2024-07-16). Headlines for July 16, 2024. democracynow.org Trump Names Ohio Senator J.D. Vance as Running Mate, "We Are Here, and We Care": Protesters Rally Outside RNC, Cheri Honkala Arrested While Attempting to Deliver Citizen's Arrest to Republican Officials, Trump-Appointed Judge Dismisses Classified Docs Case Against Trump; DOJ Plans to Appeal, GOP Calls for Secret Service Dir. to Resign After Trump Assassination Attempt, Biden Says He Made Mistake in Language Used Against Trump as He Appeals for "Cooling Down" Rhetoric, UNRWA Gaza City Headquarters Flattened as Israeli Strikes Continue to Kill Palestinians, Turkey Vows to Bring Israel…
(2024-07-16). US politics — Blood on the campaign trail. aljazeera.com Donald Trump assassination attempt is a stark reminder that Americans have a history of trying to kill their leaders.
(2024-07-16). U.S.-Jewish artists, angered by artwork that glorifies Hamas massacre, feel silenced and alienated. haaretz.com When a prominent New York cultural space gave its window display to an artist who applauds Hamas' October 7 attack, it left many Jewish and Israeli artists shocked — but not altogether surprised. Has the art world created 'a flat field that sees reality from a single perspective,' as one curator charges?
(2024-07-16). Al Arabiya slammed as 'partner' in Gaza genocide for Israel bias. newarab.com Palestinians have been angered by the coverage of a recent Israeli massacre in Gaza's On Saturday, a series of Israeli strikes killed at least 90 people in the Al-Mawasi area of Khan Younis, which it has previously designated a "safe zone" for Palestinian civilians. | The vast majority o…
(2024-07-16). Israel Ramps Up Massacres in Gaza as Media Focuses on Presidential Horse Race. truthout.org Israeli forces have massacred nearly 60 people in the Gaza Strip over just the past 24 hours, and the past week has been one of the deadliest since the war began more than nine months ago. But you'd hardly know it by looking at the front pages of major newspapers in the United States, despite U.S. President Joe Biden fueling Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's assault with diplomatic… |
(2024-07-16). Saturday 8/3: Commemoration of the Salvadoran Student Massacre of 1975. indybay.org 2973 16th Street, 3rd Floor, San Francisco, CA 94103…
(2024-07-16). Slaughter in a "safe zone" electronicintifada.net An eyewitness account of the massacre in al-Mawasi.
(2024-07-16). Hezbollah, state media say Israel strike kills two in Lebanon. newarab.com An Israeli air strike on Monday killed Later, Hezbollah said it fired rockets at northern Israel in response. | Israel's military said it had targeted an arms depot and a military installation belonging to the powerful Iran-backed group. | "The Israeli enemy committed a massacre of civilians in the town of Bint Jbeil, with one brother and a sister in the Dagher family ki…
(2024-07-16). Three Israelis wounded in shooting attack in West Bank; IDF manhunt underway. haaretz.com Israeli Border Police officer lightly wounded in stabbing attack in West Bank ‚ñ 20 rockets fired at northern Israeli town late on Monday ‚ñ Hezbollah confirms that one of its members was killed in Bint Jbeil strike attributed to Israel ‚ñ Three Israelis wounded in West Bank shooting ‚ñ Gallant reportedly tells hostages' families that deal 'is closest it has ever been'…
(2024-07-16). Israel Strike in Southern Lebanon Kills Three Civilians. news.antiwar.com Israeli warplanes attacked the town of Bint Jbeil in southern Lebanon on Monday, killing at least three civilians and wounding three others. Lebanese sources say the attack reportedly hit a home in Bint Jbeil, killing three members of the same family. Israel claimed the attack struck a weapons storage facility and did not mention any …
(2024-07-16). A framework for a hostage deal still exists. The details await Israel's leaders' input. haaretz.com The important issue right now isn't whether Hamas chief Mohammed Deif is alive or dead, but what's in store for the negotiations. A deadlock could drag on until the U.S. elections, risking the hostages' lives further, and significantly increasing the chance of an all-out war between Israel and Lebanon…
(2024-07-16). Israeli army says it killed half of Hamas' military leadership, 14,000 members killed or wounded. haaretz.com Hamas-run Gaza Health Ministry says 49 Palestinians killed in Strip in last day ‚ñ Rocket alarms activated in Gaza border communities ‚ñ Israeli arrested on suspicion of being contracted by Iranian intelligence ‚ñ Palestinian reports: Exchange of gunfire between IDF and militants in the Balata refugee camp, West Bank ‚ñ Israeli Border Police officer lightly wounded in stabbing attack in West Bank…
(2024-07-16). Yes, the EU has subsidized the forced return of Syrians to Assad. newarab.com A mere two months after the announcement of the €1 billion EU-Lebanon Already, dozens
(2024-07-16). Samidoun Europe coordinator Mohammed Khatib threatened with revocation of asylum in Belgium: Speak out to defend Palestine! samidoun.net Today, July 16, 2024, Samidoun's Europe coordinator, Mohammed Khatib, has been called for a hearing before the Belgian asylum office, after he — a Palestinian refugee born in Ein el Helweh refugee camp in Lebanon — has been targeted for political repression, with the Belgian Minister of Immigration, Nicole de Moor, seeking to withdraw his …
(2024-07-16). Biden Says He's Done "More" for Palestinians "Than Anybody" as He Backs Genocide. truthout.org President Joe Biden bragged about his supposed charity to Palestinians in an interview on Monday, claiming that he's done "more" for Palestinians "than anybody" — despite the fact that he has done more to perpetuate the genocide of Palestinians in Gaza than any world leader outside of Israel. In an interview on Complex's "360 With Speedy" released Monday, Biden implied that he deserves praise… |
(2024-07-16). "Selective Outrage" Towards Israel. counterpunch.org The near century of oppression and occupation, massive waves of media coverage and the unprecedented damage Israel has done in its war all play a role in people's dissent. Even more so, frustration grows with the fact that the US could take immediate steps to stop this, but instead actively aids and abets a genocide.
(2024-07-16). Democracy Now! 2024-07-16 Tuesday. democracynow.org Headlines for July 16, 2024; J.D. Vance, "Hillbilly Elegy" & Appalachia's Shift to the Right: Arlie Russell Hochschild; Trump-Appointed Judge Dismisses Classified Documents Case Against Ex-President on First Day of RNC; "Genocidal Man" vs. "Fascist Man": RNC Protesters Decry 2024 Choices, Call for Justice; "He's a Fake": Robert Kuttner on How J.D. Vance Disguises His Anti-Worker Views as Economic Populism; Trump's VP Pick, J.D. Vance, Pushed for Police to Track & Criminalize Abortions; "Blank Check" for Genocide: Court Dismisses Palesti…
(2024-07-16). 'Inexcusable devastation': UN chief urges immediate ceasefire in Gaza as genocide rages. presstv.ir The UN chief has urged a ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip, calling the situation there "inexcusable."
(2024-07-16). Perfidy, a political virtue? When, in France, the dominant outsider claims to impose its interests against the will of the people. pressenza.com Perfidy is not the monopoly that many Europeans ascribe to our neighbours across the Channel. Since his first term in office, the French head of state has shown himself to be one of his most loyal professionals: on labour issues, on pensions, on the fight against pesticides, on the water privileges granted to industrial farmers, on the fight against PFAS (persistent pollutants), on the war in Ukraine and the genocide of the Palestinians (and the Kurds), on the policy of "shared community"… | The latest manifestation concerns his behaviour after the results of the second round (7th July) of the legislative elect…
(2024-07-16). In the face of fascist goons summoned by the Anti-Defamation League, Holocaust survivor denounces Gaza genocide. wsws.org Holocaust survivor Rene Lichtman and other anti-genocide protesters rallied in front of the Zekelman Holocaust Center in Farmington Hills, Michigan despite an intimidation campaign by Zionist elements.
(2024-07-16). "Blank Check" for Genocide: Court Dismisses Palestinians' Case Against Biden Admin over Gaza War. democracynow.org A lawsuit led by Palestinians and Palestinian Americans that accused President Joe Biden and other top U.S. officials of enabling genocide in Gaza was rejected Monday by a federal appeals court, which upheld a lower court's dismissal of the lawsuit. The three-judge panel of the Ninth Circuit Court ruled that courts cannot review the executive branch's decisions on foreign policy, even when there is a risk of breaking domestic and international law. We speak with Katherine Gallagher, senior staff attorney at the Center for Constitutional Rights, which helped represent the plaintiffs in the case. She sa…
(2024-07-16). Growing numbers of protesters arrested and jailed in Australia. wsws.org So far, those punished have been mostly involved in climate change demonstrations, but precedents are being set for use against all forms of protest, including against the Gaza genocide.
(2024-07-16). Hesen Jabr paid the price of conscience. electronicintifada.net The sacking of a New York nurse for protesting Israel's genocide in Gaza exposes much deeper faultlines in US politics.
(2024-07-16). Israel displaces more Palestinians amid operations in north, south Gaza. presstv.ir Israeli forces conducted military operations in Gaza City in the north and the cities of Rafah and Khan Younis in the south.
(2024-07-16). UK gov will not drop challenge to ICC Israeli arrest warrants. newarab.com The UK's governing British Foreign Secretary
(2024-07-16). Israel attacks 'safe areas' in Gaza again, kills 50 Palestinians: Health officials. presstv.ir The regime's forces once again attacked a UN-run school in the Nuseirat refugee camp. 23 people were killed.
(2024-07-16). 170 Years of U.S. Aggression against Nicaragua. dissidentvoice.org When the Monroe Doctrine was declared, in 1823, it was aimed at European colonial powers. It told them to butt out: the US "sphere of influence" included all of Latin America and the Caribbean. During the past two centuries,virtually every Latin American and Caribbean country has had to endure US intervention and interference in their …
(2024-07-16). '79 Palestinian aid workers killed in Israeli strikes in Gaza'. presstv.ir The Gaza Civil Defense says it has lost at least 79 of its employees ever since the Israeli military launched its bloody onslaught against the coastal territory in early October last year.
(2024-07-16). Houthi: Yemenis humiliate US, spare no effort in supporting Palestine. presstv.ir The leader of the Ansarullah resistance movement says Yemenis have humiliated the United States.
(2024-07-16). Israel minister demands West Bank annexation if UN court rules against it. aljazeera.com PM Netanyahu told to order West Bank annexation if the International Court of Justice rules against Israeli occupation.
(2024-07-16). The Supreme Court Takes on the Administrative State. dissidentvoice.org In a highly controversial decision, the Supreme Court on June 28 reversed a 40-year old ruling, reclaiming the Court's role as interpreter of statutory law as it applies to a massive body of regulations imposed by federal agencies in such areas as the environment, workplace safety, public health and more. The Court's 6-3 conservative majority …
(2024-07-16). The FDA Needs to Bloody Well Get Its Act Together. dissidentvoice.org While we flit from story to story, post to post, that warn us of the dangers of the day, much of it exaggerated or imagined, the actual harm that is being done to us continues to escalate. And very few in the media are covering it. So much time is spent hashing over politics and …
(2024-07-16). Beidou helping Tajikistan prep for temblors. ecns.cn The Beidou global satellite navigation system developed by China has been monitoring the deformation of Lake Sarez in the seismically active zone of the Pamir Plateau in eastern Tajikistan for nearly three years, predicting potential earthquakes.
(2024-07-16). Desperate for a ride out of Khan Younis. electronicintifada.net When the Israeli army ordered an evacuation of Khan Younis at the beginning of July, there was nowhere else to go.
(2024-07-16). Riyadh Taking Part in BRICS, Still Undecided on Full Membership — Senior Diplomat. infobrics.org Saudi Arabia has not yet made a final decision on whether or not to become a full member of BRICS, though the kingdom is now fully participating in the work of the association, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said at a press conference…
(2024-07-16). Malaysia's Strategic Comeback in International Relations. infobrics.org Malaysia aims to regain lost international influence by adjusting strategies and forming new alliances to challenge Western dominance…
(2024-07-16). Ministers of India and UAE Discuss Strengthening Strategic Relations. infobrics.org H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs, congratulated Dr Subrahmanyam Jaishankar on his reappointment as External Affairs Minister of India…
(2024-07-16). Haredi 'mob' attacks Israeli officers amid anger over draft. newarab.com A group of ultra-Orthodox Major General David Zini, head of the Training Command and General Staff Corps, and Brigadier General Shay Tayeb, head of the Ground Force's Personnel Division, were in the ultra-Orthodox area of Bnei B…
(2024-07-16). Palestinian prisoner lost half his body weight in Israeli prison. newarab.com Like someone who emerged from a cave after an eternity, with deteriorating health and a dilapidated body, bodybuilding champion His family, which was waiting for him at the gate of Ofer Military Prison, saw an emaciated man who couldn't walk, supported by another man. | Both appeared exhausted, their shaggy hair and long beards making them look like they had come out of a grave. | Since October 7th, it has become co…
(2024-07-16). UNSC Must Resort to Force to Stop Israel, Iran's Caretaker FM Says. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — It is necessary for the UN Security Council to resort to force to stop the Zionist regime's genocidal crimes in Gaza with the failure of political manners and multilateral mechanisms to halt the Israeli atrocities, Caretaker Foreign Minister of Iran Ali Baqeri said.
(2024-07-16). Israel army detains Palestinians, destroys properties in W. Bank. newarab.com The
(2024-07-16). Israel killed at least 9,240 Palestinian students since October: Education ministry. presstv.ir Over 9,000 students have been killed and more than 15,000 wounded in the ongoing Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip and the West Bank.
(2024-07-16). Gaza: UNSC, UNGA must swing in action to rein in Israel. ummid.com UN Security Council (UNSC), UN General Assembly (UNGA), and all international justice institutions must act swiftly and decisively to compel Israel to cease its frequent, systematic military assaults against shelter centres housing internally displaced people in Gaza.
(2024-07-16). UN To Boost Security for Aid Operations in Gaza Following Israeli Approval. themedialine.org
(2024-07-16). Why is Israel's Proof of UNRWA's Links to Terrorism Not Enough? themedialine.org
(2024-07-16). Who will stop Israel's illegal annexations of Palestinian land ? fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) condemns Israel's plans to annex and expand illegal settlements in the West Bank, actions that constitute war crimes under the Fourth Geneva Convention. Third countries must uphold international law for the Palestinian people, or it will eventually cease to exist. FIDH call on all states to deploy all the necessary efforts in order to end Israel's settler-colonialism and apartheid, and work towards the realisation of the Palestinian (…) | – | /…
(2024-07-16). Israel has perpetrated over 500 attacks on Palestinian journalists. plenglish.com Ramallah, Jul 16 (Prensa Latina) The Palestinian Journalists Union stated on Tuesday that Israeli security forces and settlers have perpetrated more than 500 attacks on journalists in the occupied territories during the first six months of this year.
(2024-07-16). Not in My Name: One of the leading Jewish voices supporting Gaza. aljazeera.com Antony Loewenstein is a leading Jewish voice criticising Israel's attacks on Gaza, but some have branded him a traitor.
(2024-07-16). Israel army 'running out' of ammo, tanks amid Gaza war: report. newarab.com The Israeli army is reportedly running out of In filings submitted to the country's
(2024-07-16). Australia group tries to have pro-Gaza journalist prosecuted. newarab.com The CEO of a pro-Israel group in Alon Cassuto, who heads the
(2024-07-16). What happened to Britain's Gaza World War cemeteries. newarab.com Thousands of British imperial and allied servicemen and women from the First World War and the Second World War are buried in the The cemeteries have suffered damages from Israeli air and artillery strikes, according to satellite image evidence. Their caretakers have had to flee or are unaccounted for as Is…
(2024-07-16). Israel's restrictions on movement in al-Khalil hurdle to 'essential services': ICRC. presstv.ir The ICRC says intensified restrictions imposed by Israel in the southern occupied West Bank city hamper "essential service."
(2024-07-16). Marvel scraps Israeli identity from superhero amid Gaza backlash. newarab.com
(2024-07-16). A huge fraud erased hundreds of millions from Israeli pensions. The state does nothing. haaretz.com The Capital Market Authority has admitted that for nearly a year hundreds of millions of shekels were stolen from pensions under its supervision, and none of the victims were told. But accepting blame is another thing…
(2024-07-16). Israel's Use of Damaged Gaza Cancer Hospital as Army Base Triggers Outrage. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — There has been widespread condemnation of the Israeli regime's move to damage Gaza's only specialized cancer hospital after using it as a military base for months.
(2024-07-16). Three Israeli settlers injured in retaliatory shooting in occupied West Bank. presstv.ir Three Israeli settlers have been injured in a retaliatory shooting operation in the northeastern part of the occupied West Bank.
(2024-07-16). War on Gaza: Palestinians suffering from 'unprecedented mental health crisis'. middleeasteye.net War on Gaza: Palestinians suffering from 'unprecedented mental health crisis' | The Gaza Community Mental Health Programme said Gazans' psychological trauma could endure 'for generations to come' | | Palestinian women react after an Israeli air strike on a UN school sheltering displaced people in Nu…
(2024-07-16). War on Gaza: Israeli strike on Nuseirat school kills 23 Palestinians. middleeasteye.net War on Gaza: Israeli strike on Nuseirat school kills 23 Palestinians | United Nations-run facility the latest school sheltering displaced families to be targeted by Israel | | A displaced Palestinian woman reacts at a UN school used as a shelter by displaced families, foll…
(2024-07-16). Israeli attacks ramp up with Gaza ceasefire talks in limbo. newarab.com Ceasefire talks on ending the war on Gaza remained stalled on Monday amid reports that the Palestinians had pulled out of Further negotiations between the two sides are expected to take place this week in Doha, sources involved in the mediation efforts told The New Arab's Arabic langua…
(2024-07-16). Israeli Forces Dropped 2,000-Pound Bombs on Gaza "Safe Zone," Killing 90. truthout.org Israeli forces dropped eight tons of bombs on an area Israel labeled as a "humanitarian safe zone" in Gaza on Saturday, wielding explosives built to maximize destruction on an area sheltering hundreds of thousands of Palestinians who have been forced to flee Israel's genocidal campaign again and again. According to The Wall Street Journal, the Israeli military dropped eight 2,000… |
(2024-07-16). IDF tells High Court: Many tanks damaged in the war, there's a shortage in ammunition. haaretz.com In response to a petition by female soldiers demanding to be allowed to serve in combat posts, the Israeli army replied that integrating women in Armored Corps units will be postponed because of the war, and that the program will open in November 2025…
(2024-07-16). Israel killed 539 displaced Palestinians in UNRWA facilities since October. presstv.ir UNRWA said at least 1,708 people have also been wounded in the facilities during that period.
(2024-07-16). Israeli courts cannot and will not prosecute Israel's war crimes. aljazeera.com The Israeli judiciary's dismal track record on torture and collective punishment of Palestinians proves as much.
(2024-07-16). UK foreign secretary reaffirms Gaza ceasefire call in Israel. newarab.com
(2024-07-16). Residents of Tal al-Hawa recall horrors of Israel's crimes. newarab.com For seven days in a row, Mohammed Anan, a Palestinian man from the Speaking to The New Arab, the 45-year-old father of five, said, "The surprise military attack on the Tal al-Hawa neighbourhood and the industrial area did not allow me to escape with…
(2024-07-16). Hamas says cease-fire talks haven't paused. ecns.cn Palestinian militant group Hamas has dismissed reports that it has withdrawn from Gaza ceasefire negotiations amid continued Israeli attacks, which killed about 90 civilians in strikes over the weekend, with the excuse it is targeting Hamas military commanders.
(2024-07-16). Israel waging 'war of revenge' on Palestinian prisoners: PA. newarab.com "Israel has been waging a war of revenge against prisoners within the walls of prisons an…
(2024-07-16). FIDH International Bureau resolution: in Gaza, act or watch the Palestinian people die. fidh.org
(2024-07-16). 'Shameful stain': Iran condemns Israel crimes amid silence of intl. community, Muslim states. presstv.ir The Iranian interim president denounces the Israeli regime's crimes against the Palestinian people in Gaza amid the inaction of world bodies and Muslim countries.
(2024-07-16). Israeli Soldiers Seriously Injure A Palestinian Child In Hebron. imemc.org On Monday evening, Israeli soldiers shot and seriously injured a Palestinian child in the Shiokh Al-Arroub town, north of Hebron, in the occupied West Bank's southern part. Several Israeli military vehicles invaded the town, leading to protests, and fired live rounds, rubber-coated steel bullets, and gas bombs. Medical sources have confirmed that the soldiers shot …
(2024-07-16). Canadian Journalist Survives Israeli Assassination Attempt. globalresearch.ca
(2024-07-16). Israeli bombardment of Gaza today kills at least 44 Palestinians. plenglish.com Ramallah, Jul 16 (Prensa Latina) At least 44 Palestinians were killed and more than a hundred injured today in Israeli shelling in the Gaza Strip, which included a refugee area and a UN school.
(2024-07-16). Iran acting FM meets with UN General Assembly pres. in New York, discusses Gaza. presstv.ir Iran's acting foreign minister meets with UN General Assembly president in New York, discussing developments in the Gaza Strip, which is enduring a genocidal Israeli war.
(2024-07-16). Far-right groups that block aid to Gaza receive tax-deductible donations from U.S. and Israel. haaretz.com Three ultranationalist groups have received upward of $200,000 in tax-deductible donations from the US and Israel, despite sanctions.
(2024-07-16). Trump Taps 'America First' Israel Advocate JD Vance as Running Mate. themedialine.org
(2024-07-16). PEN America decries Israel's assault, detention of Palestinian author. presstv.ir PEN America has denounced the Israeli detention of Hanan Awwad, a Palestinian author and poet, in East al-Quds.
(2024-07-16). In first remarks as Trump's VP pick, J.D. Vance urges Israel to finish Gaza war 'as quick as possible'. haaretz.com The Ohio senator, who once wrote that Trump could be 'America's Hitler,' accused President Biden of 'making it harder and harder for Israel to win that war' and vowed to 'reinvigorate the peace process between Israel and Saudi Arabia'…
(2024-07-16). Iran: US 'major obstacle' to ending Israeli genocidal crimes in Gaza. presstv.ir Iran's interim foreign minister calls the US a major obstacle to ending the Gaza war.
(2024-07-16). Yemeni forces conduct fresh pro-Palestinian operations, incl. in cooperation with Iraqi fighters. presstv.ir Yemen's Armed Forces announce carrying three fresh pro-Palestinian operations, including in cooperation with Iraqi anti-terror fighters.
(2024-07-16). UK MPs demand sanctioning Israel, recognizing Palestinian state. muslimmirror.com London : Calls are getting laude in the British House of Commons regarding Palestine and their plight, with a number of lawmakers demanding David Lammy, newly-appointed Foreign Secretary end ties with the Zionist regime and recognize an intendent Palestinian state. In a joint letter addressed to Lammy, lawmakers referred to the high number of martyrs …
(2024-07-16). Who was Hamas commander Rafa Salama 'killed by Israeli strike'. newarab.com
(2024-07-16). Former Waze CEO: 'If we take the right steps, Singapore will look like Gaza next to us'. haaretz.com One of the biggest Israeli tech success stories, Noam Bardin, has returned to Israel after 13 years in the U.S. a day after October 7. 'This great crisis provides an opportunity, albeit at a wild cost, to press 'restart' for this country,' he tells Haaretz…
(2024-07-16). Israel's Evidence on UNRWA's Terrorism Links Largely Ignored. themedialine.org
(2024-07-16). Impunity In The West Bank. popularresistance.org 14 July—I had been back from the West Bank one month when I called a friend in al—Bireh, a friend I cannot name. It was Friday, 14 June. I had been worrying, and it was something of a relief to hear her voice. When I asked after her family she said, "We are as well as it is possible to be." And then she added, "Things are worse here. Two hours ago they shot a young boy in al—Am'ari. They haven't left the city yet." | Al—Am'ari is a refugee camp within the municipality of al—Bireh. It is among the smallest camps in the West Bank. "They" are the Israeli Occupation Forces. Like all refu…
(2024-07-16). A Cancer on the West Bank. counterpunch.org In 1979, I made the first of what would turn out to be decades of periodic visits to Israel and the West Bank. I traveled there for the New York alternative publication The Village Voice to investigate Israel's growing settler movement, Gush Emunim (or the Bloc of the Faithful). The English-language Israeli newspaper, The Jerusalem Post, then reported
(2024-07-16). JD Vance's world: Where does Trump VP pick stand on Israel, Ukraine, China? aljazeera.com Vance backs full support for Israel in Gaza, but wants caution with Iran, focus on China and less support for Ukraine.
(2024-07-16). UK ex-minister Alan Duncan cleared of antisemitism allegations. middleeasteye.net UK ex-minister Alan Duncan cleared of antisemitism allegations | Former foreign office minister says collusion between 'defenders of Israeli extremism' and senior Conservatives led to probe against him | | Former Conservative MP Alan Duncan in London on 1 July 2019 (AFP/Tolga Akmen) | Forme…
(2024-07-16). Rashid Khalidi: The Neck and The Sword. newleftreview.org Rashid Khalidi and Tariq Ali discuss the political and intellectual history of the Palestinian national movement, its fraught entanglement with neighbouring Arab regimes, the realities of the 'peace process', Israel's grip on the Biden Administration and the strategic calculations—or miscalculations—of Hamas.
(2024-07-16). Biden: Without Israel, every Jew in the world would be at risk. haaretz.com Biden doubles-down on his stance toward Israel, calling himself a Zionist. 'You don't have to be a Jew to be a Zionist,' he said in a Monday interview.
(2024-07-16). Israeli airstrike destroys UN school sheltering displaced Palestinians. presstv.ir An Israeli airstrike has destroyed a UN school building housing displaced Palestinians.
(2024-07-16). Three officers and a philosopher: Inside the secretive IDF committee that decides who is a conscientious objector. haaretz.com Human rights advocates say even MLK and Mahatma Gandhi would not be recognized as conscientious objectors based on the IDF's definition of the term. Academics on the committee, activists, objectors and lawyers tell Haaretz how the military system deals with defiant refusers…
(2024-07-16). Netanyahu 'ordered recording turned off' at war cabinet meetings. newarab.com Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the military to turn off recording at the army's command centre where meetings Under normal circumstances, everything that takes place at the army headquarters' command centre is automatically recorded by a system in operation there. | However, Netanyahu order that only his office would be allowed to record war cabinet and othe…
(2024-07-16). EU imposes sanctions on 5 Israeli individuals and 3 entities over rights abuses. scmp.com The list included Tzav 9, a group that it said had regularly blocked humanitarian aid trucks delivering food, water and fuel to Gaza.
(2024-07-16). Netanyahu ordered Israeli army to turn off recording of meetings after October 7. haaretz.com Normally, the recording system is in automatic operation and records everything that takes place in the command center at army headquarters, but immediately after the war started, the PM ordered all recordings to be turned off. The army complied with this order…
(2024-07-16). A party at an Israeli hotel triggers anger in Morocco. middleeasteye.net A party at an Israeli hotel triggers anger in Morocco | Youth delegation says its visit was aimed at 'fostering peace', but videos of parties, meetings with Israeli officials and food outings cause unrest at home | | Moroccans wave Palestinian flags during a march in solidarity with the…
(2024-07-16). UK dismisses 'Islamist' nuclear state jibe by Trump VP JD Vance. newarab.com Britain would work with whoever won November's At a conference earlier this month, Va…
(2024-07-16). Republican convention in Milwaukee begins under tight security. newarab.com The Republican National Convention kicked off Monday morning in Milwaukee amid tight security following an A large area of downtown Milwaukee around Fiserv Forum, chosen for the convention for being in the swing state of Wisconsin, had on Sunday already been almost completely fenced off, with different branches of law enforcement are out in full force, as attendees were gathering and checking in for a convention expected to host…
(2024-07-16). Mosul's minorities: Challenges and coexistence after fall of IS. newarab.com On the eastern outskirts of When the
(2024-07-16). UN: Clearing 40m tonnes of rubble in Gaza will take 15 years. newarab.com
(2024-07-16). Hamas and Palestinian rivals Fatah to meet in Beijing: officials. newarab.com Senior officials from the rival Palestinian groups The Hamas delegation is to be headed by its Qatar-based political chief
(2024-07-16). Azerbaijan reopens its embassy in Iran as countries ease tension. newarab.com
(2024-07-16). Palestine fans celebrate Spain Euro win due to Gaza solidarity. newarab.com
(2024-07-16). In fear of keffiyeh, Moroccan universities avoid graduations. newarab.com In The incident occurred over the weekend at the Higher School of Technology, part of Hassan II University in When called to the stage, the dean of the Faculty of Sciences in Ben M'Sik, also part of Hassan II…
(2024-07-16). Turkey's border closures threaten north-west Syria with disaster. newarab.com
(2024-07-16). Pro-Palestinian activists held after protest at UK war memorial. newarab.com A Palestinian flag was laid in front of the Cenotaph and "180,000 killed" spray-painted on the ground in front of the monument, photos and video footage showed. | The Cenotaph is the focus every year of of national events to commemorate Britain's war dead. | "Two women were quickly arrested on suspicion of criminal damage and are in custody," the Metropolitan Police said on X, ad…
(2024-07-16). US Senator Menendez convicted at corruption trial. newarab.com US The jury deliberated for more than 12 hours over three days before reaching a verdict in a trial that had taken nine weeks. Menendez, 70, had pleaded not guilty to 16 criminal charges including bribery, acting as a foreign agent…
(2024-07-16). Ramallah's broken clock: In defence of the Palestinian Authority. newarab.com
(2024-07-16). Inside Artists for Aid London concert for Gaza and Sudan. newarab.com
(2024-07-16). Biden says he is a 'Zionist' who also 'supports Palestinians'. newarab.com United States President Speaking with Complex Networks' Speedy Morman on 360 with Speedy, when asked if he was a Zionist, Biden responded "yes", earlier adding, "You…
(2024-07-16). Palestinians lead coalition march at US Republican convention. newarab.com A coalition of hundreds of activists led by Palestinian organisers held a rally and marched through downtown Milwaukee on the first day of the In addition to pro-Palestinian activists protesting US support of "I'm here with Te…
(2024-07-16). Baghdad's new approach to Turkey's offensive in Iraqi Kurdistan. newarab.com A new Turkish military offensive launched last month has Nearly 200 families have evacuated their villages in affected areas in Duhok governorate as the fighting moves out of the mountains and gets closer to more densely populated areas. | Turkey has encroached on Iraq's territory for years. It operates a network of bases in the Kurdistan Region and regularly conducts cross-border airstrikes, which all too o…
(2024-07-16). Trump announces 39-year-old senator, J.D. Vance, as running mate. newarab.com Trump, 78, announced his pick on the first day of the
(2024-07-16). With bank infrastructure in ruins, Gaza gets a crypto lifeline. newarab.com
(2024-07-16). UK launches armed forces review, threat from 'deadly quartet'. newarab.com
(2024-07-16). Crackdown on Egypt's Faisal Street over anti-Sisi signs. newarab.com Egypt's Faisal An unknown number of citizens were detained as security forces were deployed in and around the long street, cordoning off side roads in and around it, also known as the Faisal neigh…
(2024-07-16). A shooting in a mosque in Oman kills 4 and wounds others>. newarab.com Police in The Royal Oman Police said in a statement online the shooting happened in the Wadi Kabir neighborhood of Muscat, the Omani capital. | Police gave no motive nor said who was suspected of carrying out the attack. | "The Royal Oman Police have responded to a shooting incident that occurred in the vicinity of a mosque in the Al-Wadi Al-Kabir area," said a police statement on social media platform X. | "All necessary security meas…
(2024-07-16). More than 10 million people displaced by Sudan war, IOM says. newarab.com
(2024-07-16). Six killed in rare Oman attack near Shiite mosque. newarab.com Six people including four Pakistanis were killed and nearly 30 wounded in a shooting near a Monday's mosque attack, which has yet to be claimed, came as Shiites this week mark Ashura, an annual day of mourning t…
(2024-07-16). Germany cancelled me for speaking out for Gaza. So I persisted. newarab.com
(2024-07-16). Egypt arrests suspect over anti-Sisi billboards at Faisal Street. newarab.com
(2024-07-16). Iraqi justice ministry denies allegations of 'secret executions'. newarab.com The Iraqi Ministry of Justice on Monday denied allegations it is conducting Ministry spokesperson Ahmed Laibi Abdul Hussein in a
(2024-07-16). Musk 'to give $45 mln a month' to new pro-Trump PAC, WSJ reports. newarab.com
(2024-07-16). Trump picks J.D.Vance as VP, a move that is 'unsurprising'. newarab.com When Donald Trump made his announcement of Within an hour of the announcement, convention attendees were already wearing pins reading, "Trump Vance," showing immediate support of the new running mate. | "Obviously, it…
(2024-07-16). Alan Duncan cleared of antisemitism accusations by Conservatives. newarab.com Former Conservative MP Sir The MP, who held two cabinet posts during the previous
(2024-07-16). Somalia cafe attack kills nine, wounds 20 during Euro final. newarab.com The death toll from a car bombing at a cafe in Witnesses described scenes of panic and chaos after the powerful
(2024-07-16). President Maduro Meets Prime Minister of Belarus in Caracas. orinocotribune.com President Nicolás Maduro held a meeting with the Prime Minister of Belarus, Roman Golovchenko, to strengthen relations of cooperation and brotherhood between both countries. | During the meeting held this Monday, July 15, they reviewed the agreements signed between Venezuela and Belarus in November 2023 and the cooperation route, which was described by the Venezuelan president as a new beginning for bilateral relations. | The authorities shared their vision for the future. They reiterated their commitment to strengthening cooperation in strategic sectors, especially in Venezuela's Economic Zones. They also agreed…
(2024-07-16). Big Oil Is Pulling Out All The Stops To Block Lawsuits For Accountability. popularresistance.org In the face of mounting scrutiny from local, state, and federal officials, fossil fuel companies and their allies are deploying a range of tactics to obstruct ongoing lawsuits and investigations concerning evidence that the industry has misled the public about the harms it knew its products would cause to the climate, environment, and human health. | Far-right industry allies with ties to Chevron have mounted an "unprecedented" pressure campaign calling on the Supreme Court to stop a potentially historic climate deception lawsuit against oil majors from going to trial. Republican attorneys general are separately…
(2024-07-16). The Library Is A Commons. popularresistance.org The Montana State Library Commission voted 5-1 (with one abstention) in July 2023 to rescind its membership in the American Library Association because of the ALA's then-president: a self-proclaimed Marxist lesbian, which is to say, me. Despite their claims, that does not mean the entire field is socialist, nor is the professional association, which is nonpartisan and dedicated to advocating for libraries and the professional development of library staff. Who knows how many of us are card-carrying socialists (probably not too many, as the Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a total 140,000 library workers while me…
(2024-07-16). Milwaukee Republican National Convention Opens With Protest March. popularresistance.org Milwaukee, WI — The 2024 Republican National Convention opens Monday morning with downtown sealed behind fences and barricades, forming a large security perimeter. On opening day, the Coalition to March on the RNC is set to take the streets near the inner security zone downtown controlled by the Secret Service. The Poor People's Army (aka Poor People's Economic Human Rights Campaign) is also slated to march on Monday. Unicorn Riot is planning to cover events live at the beginning of the convention as conditions permit — support our coverage here. | Protesters have faced difficulties getting their mess…
(2024-07-16). Making Our Communities What They Need To Be. popularresistance.org The symbols of public-sector infrastructure are often associated with urban areas: major highways and subway systems, for instance; bridges and tunnels; large ports and airports; billions of gallons of fresh water to deliver and hundreds of tons of solid waste to cart away every day. | Yet public works departments are no less important in rural areas, where municipal employees and their families, whether members of the National Education Association, the Firefighters union, or the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Workers (AFSCME), are dependent on the same community services they provide. | In…
(2024-07-16). Urban Farms Are A Lifeline For Food-Insecure Residents. popularresistance.org In Montclair's Third Ward is a tiny farm with big community value. | In the summertime, Montclair Community Farms transforms its less-than-10,000-square-foot lot into a space with something for everyone: a garden education program for children, a job training site for teens, and a pop-up produce market for Essex County residents. | "People really love being here," says Lana Mustafa, executive director of Montclair Community Farms. "It's really developed into something really beautiful and productive and community-oriented." | On a breezy afternoon in early June, bunches of lettuce, bok choy, parsley, and garlic s…
(2024-07-16). US War Games In Pacific Seek Global Participation In Imperialist Maneuvers. popularresistance.org Every two years, the Indo-Pacific Command Center of the United States convenes the largest maritime war exercises on the planet. With over 35,000 troops participating, 29 nations, 46 naval surface ships, 4 nuclear submarines, and a multitude of air and ground forces, the Rim of the Pacific military exercises, or RIMPAC, is one of the most destructive training events globally. | Through these exercises, the US consolidates its control of the Pacific. RIMPAC began as an annual training exercise in 1971 and became bi-annual in 1974. Since it began, some of the historically worst human rights abusers like the US, Aus…
(2024-07-16). Destabilizing The US-Russian Nuclear Balance. popularresistance.org With the Biden administration having given Ukraine permission to use U.S.-made weapons to strike military targets inside Russian territory and Ukraine reportedly having hit a radar in southern Russia that is part of its nuclear early warning system at least once in recent weeks, a new level of escalation threat has aisen between the U.S. and Russia. | Russian President Vladimir Putin responded by warning that Russia will essentially consider the U.S.-led West to be a direct belligerent if it provides satellite, intelligence and military help to facilitate any long-range missile attacks by Ukraine on Russian terri…
(2024-07-16). Donald Trump Is Not a 'Threat to the Deep State': Here Is His Warmongering Record. scheerpost.com
(2024-07-16). A New Era of Endless Labor Shortages? A Critical Analysis of McKinsey's New Report. scheerpost.com
(2024-07-16). Zelensky Says Russia Should Attend Next Ukraine Summit. scheerpost.com
(2024-07-16). 'A Corporate CEO's Dream': Labor Unions Blast Trump-Vance Ticket. scheerpost.com
(2024-07-16). US Prosecutors Secure Guilty Plea in First-of-Its-Kind Espionage Act Case Involving Drone Photography. scheerpost.com
(2024-07-16). Building a Planet of Peace Is the Only Realistic Thing to Do. scheerpost.com On Isla Grande, Afro-Colombian residents discuss the urgent need for a sustainable electricity plant. Their efforts echo President Petro's push for solar energy, with the aim of addressing broader regional goals of sustainable development. Yet, development and climate adaption require funding — funding that is instead going to war, with global military spending nearing $3 trillion annually.
(2024-07-16). Teamsters Union President Addresses the Republican National Convention. scheerpost.com
(2024-07-16). More Assassination News and Trump Names J.D. Vance as VEEP Candidate. sonar21.com I will start you off with a palate cleanser that features Chris Whitcomb doing his HRT thing in the movies. Chris is an old friend of movie director, Peter Berg. Berg made Patriot Day, the story of the terrorist bombing of the Boston Marathon. One scene in the movie had the FBI HRT do a tactical entry into a dorm room, where the bomber was believed to be holed up. Chris led the movie team version of HRT. He is the one waving the two girls to hurry up, he places the charge on the door, and he cuffs one of the students and communicates to the TOC (Tactical Operations Center). | Based on reports coming out…
(2024-07-16). The predicament of climate scientists on the road to a super tropical Earth. mronline.org As temperatures in large parts of the Earth are soaring (cf. 52.3 ∞C in Delhi, flames engulf large regions in California, tornadoes ravage the Gulf of Mexico states, severe drought starve populations in southern Africa and climate extremes continue to taking over large parts of the Earth.
(2024-07-16). El Salvador children tortured, imprisoned and convicted of crime in gang crackdown: report. scmp.com Gang-busting President Nayib Bukele's government has rounded up more than 80,000 presumed gangsters, with children and teenagers accounting for some 3,000 of those, according to the HRW report.
(2024-07-16). El Salvador's Children: Victims of Arbitrary Detention Amid Gang Crackdown. devdiscourse.com More than 60 children in El Salvador have been arbitrarily detained, tortured, and beaten since the government declared a state of emergency over two years ago to combat gangs, a report by the Human Rights Watch said on Tuesday.
(2024-07-16). Children 'tortured, abused' in El Salvador's prisons: Report. aljazeera.com More than 3,000 minors, many with 'no apparent connection to gangs', have been arbitrarily arrested, rights group says.
(2024-07-16). UN Body to Examine Türkiye's Record on Torture. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Police arrest an individual in Diyarbakir, Turkey, October 2016. | © 2016 Ilyas Akengin/AFP/Getty Images | This week, the United Nations Committee against Torture will review Türkiye's record on preventing torture and ill-treatment. Human Rights Watch is among numerous civil society groups that have submitted evidence to the committee that Türkiye's record on torture has deteriorated greatly since the committee's last review in May 2016.In the aftermath of the 2016 military coup attempt, there was a steep rise in reports of police detaining people en masse and torturing t…
(2024-07-16). GOP Speakers at First Night of RNC Attack Transgender Youth. truthout.org Despite uncharacteristic calls from GOP nominee former President Donald Trump to promote a message of "unity," several speakers on the first night of the Republican National Convention took a different route, peddling hateful rhetoric toward transgender people. Rep. John James (R-Michigan) parroted disingenuous talking points often cited in right-wing attacks on transgender rights: the need… |
(2024-07-16). Hundreds March Against GOP in Milwaukee During First Day of RNC. truthout.org On Monday, protesters flooded the streets of downtown Milwaukee during the Republican National Convention, calling for racial justice, reproductive rights, and a free Palestine. The march appeared to be composed of somewhere between 1,000 and 2,000 people, and included representatives from around 100 local and national organizations, with demonstrators describing themselves as the "Coalition… |
(2024-07-16). Unions Slam "Billionaire" Trump-Vance Ticket as Working-Class "Nightmare" truthout.org Leading U.S. unions warned voters on Monday not to be fooled by the pro-worker facade constructed by Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump and his running mate, JD Vance, a Republican senator from Ohio who has opposed congressional efforts to strengthen organizing rights, allowed corporate lobbyists to influence his legislating, and raked in donations from the elites he claims to despise. |
(2024-07-16). Police Violence Is Also Political Violence — and Deeply Normalized in the US. truthout.org This week, responding to the assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump, President Joe Biden entreated the nation not to "descend into violence." In his Sunday night speech, Biden repeated an eerie set of talking points echoed by politicians around the country: "There is no place in America for this kind of violence — for any violence," he said. "Ever. Period. No exception. We can'… |
(2024-07-16). Vance's "Hillbilly Elegy" Reflects Appalachia's Shift to the Right. truthout.org As Donald Trump selected Ohio Senator J.D. Vance to be his vice-presidential candidate Monday, we look at the record of the 39-year-old political rookie, who rose to fame after writing the memoir Hillbilly Elegy and who once compared Trump to Hitler and called him unfit for the presidency. He was elected to the Senate in 2022 with backing from right-wing billionaire Peter Thiel, and he has since… |
(2024-07-16). Arizona's "Model" School Voucher Program Is Causing Massive Budget Meltdown. truthout.org In 2022, Arizona pioneered the largest school voucher program in the history of education. Under a new law, any parent in the state, no matter how affluent, could get a taxpayer-funded voucher worth up to tens of thousands of dollars to spend on private school tuition, extracurricular programs or homeschooling supplies. In just the past two years, nearly a dozen states have enacted sweeping… |
(2024-07-16). Trump Uses Assassination Attempt to Demand All of His Indictments Be Dropped. truthout.org Former President Donald Trump is using the recent attempt on his life to call for the dismissal of all criminal charges and convictions pending against him, claiming that such a move should be made in the spirit of "uniting" the country. Noting the recent dismissal of charges in his classified documents case by a federal judge he appointed — a dismissal that legal experts said was highly… |
(2024-07-16). Beidou system set for large-scale applications. ecns.cn The Beidou Navigation Satellite System developed by China is poised to enter a critical phase of large-scale application, with plans of pilot projects unveiled for its wider use in areas such as consumer electronics and industrial manufacturing.
(2024-07-16). Xinjiang generates 800 billion KWH electricity transmission surplus. ecns.cn The total electricity delivered to 20 provinces, autonomous regions and cities has reached 801.4 billion kilowatt-hours, exceeding the 800 billion kilowatt mark while serving 1.4 billion people for 249 days.
(2024-07-16). 144-hour visa-free transit policy triggers 'China Travel' boom. ecns.cn As more foreigners are flocking to China, thanks to the facilitating measures, and share their authentic feelings, a true, multidimensional and panoramic view of China will be increasingly seen and understood by the international community.
(2024-07-16). Export growth to sustain amid headwinds in H2. ecns.cn China's foreign trade will continue its quality upgrade in the second half of the year, bolstered by its industrial chain advantages, robust innovation momentum and strong policy support, exporters and market watchers said on Monday.
(2024-07-16). AIIB, CIDCA to jointly help a road project in Tajikistan. ecns.cn The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) and the China International Development Cooperation Agency (CIDCA) have signed a letter of intent to collaborate on promoting vocational training and women's development for a road project in Tajikistan.
(2024-07-16). Hemudu site ushers in new era of cultural preservation. ecns.cn An immersive Hemudu-culture-themed trip was held at the ancient Hemudu site in Yuyao city, Ningbo, on July 12, marking a step forward in the construction of the Hemudu National Archaeological Site Park.
(2024-07-16). Chinese company wins global IP award for its innovation. ecns.cn A Chinese enterprise and eight foreign ones became the winners of this year's World Intellectual Property Organization Global Awards for their innovation in diverse areas such as health, environment and agriculture.
(2024-07-16). Insights | Tanzanian politician: Third plenum of the 20th CPC Central Committee to yield benefits for the world. ecns.cn The third plenary session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC), which kicked off in Beijing on July 15, will run until the 18th. Kabudi expressed his anticipation of positive outcomes, which could not only benefit China but also favor Tanzania and the rest of the world.
(2024-07-16). 3 numbers highlight China's boom. ecns.cn China, in some Western narratives, is economically backward and unsafe. However, visitors to China are often amazed by its prosperity and security. | For those who still don't buy it, check out how the three numbers highlight China's boom in the flow of visitors, goods, and capital.
(2024-07-16). International educational ties fortified. ecns.cn Beijing Language and Culture University will keep strengthening educational ties with countries in Central Asia and cultivate global talent with proficiency in Chinese, university president Duan Peng said in a recent interview.
(2024-07-16). Considered application of law encouraged to safeguard societal norms. ecns.cn The public expects and encourages acts of bravery and righteousness, and judicial authorities should grasp the essence of the legal concept of justifiable defense in practice to prevent illegal acts, experts said.
(2024-07-16). Trump chooses Vance as running mate. ecns.cn Former U.S. president Donald Trump announced Monday that he has chosen Senator J.D. Vance of Ohio as his running mate.
(2024-07-16). Flexible H2 money policy foreseen. ecns.cn China's monetary policy is likely to stay accommodative in the second half of the year as the latest economic and financial indicators point to the need for further policy support while growing expectations of U.S. interest rate cuts create more room for easing.
(2024-07-16). Shaolin Kung Fu gives you power of self-control: practitioner. ecns.cn The 2024 Shaolin Games Finals concluded Sunday at the Shaolin Temple in Dengfeng, central China's Henan Province. "ÄÄ…
(2024-07-16). Remote surgery done from Shanghai. ecns.cn Using domestically-made 5G surgical robots, doctors in Shanghai performed a remote lung cancer surgery on a patient in Kashgar prefecture, Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, 5,000 kilometers away.
(2024-07-16). Flood control facing tough month ahead. ecns.cn The Ministry of Water Resources has warned of an even more grim and complicated flood control situation in the coming 30 days, as the country approaches a critical annual period for flood management.
(2024-07-16). China highly values relations with Iran. ecns.cn China highly values its relations with Iran and stands ready to work with its new government for the continued advancement of the China-Iran comprehensive strategic partnership.
(2024-07-16). Torrential rain to hit Henan, Shandong in flood season. ecns.cn China's top meteorological authority has forecast that heavy torrential downpours are anticipated to affect areas in Central China's Henan Province and East China's Shandong Province over the next few days.
(2024-07-16). Three Gorges Dam braces for floods. ecns.cn The Three Gorges Dam increased its water discharge to 43,000 cubic meters per second to brace for floods in Hubei on Monday.
(2024-07-16). U.S. urged to correct trade bullying practices. ecns.cn A Chinese industry body urged the United States to correct its unilateralism and trade bullying practices A Chinese industry body urged the United States to correct its unilateralism and trade bullying practices targeting China's new energy vehicles and refrain from discriminatory subsidy policies, on Tuesday.
(2024-07-16). Insights | Tanzanian politician: China to achieve more advances in modernization. ecns.cn The Communist Party of China will convene the third plenary session of its 20th Central Committee from July 15 to 18 in Beijing. "China is going to achieve more advances in modernization," said Palamagamba John Kabudi, former Tanzanian foreign minister and professor at the University of Dar es Salaam, in a recent interview with China News Network.
(2024-07-16). Chinese swimmers cleared of doping allegations after inquiry. ecns.cn An anti-doping audit review committee has backed the decision of World Aquatics not to appeal China Anti-Doping Agency's ruling of a 2021 contamination case involving 23 Chinese swimmers, after a thorough scrutiny of the matters.
(2024-07-16). China's first all-electric communication satellite begins operation. ecns.cn China's first all-electric communication satellite, APSTAR 6E, started operation on Monday, according to China Great Wall Industry, the satellite project's contractor.
(2024-07-16). Stamped postcards unveiled to celebrate 50 years of discovery of Terracotta Warriors. ecns.cn A set of five stamped postcards featuring the Terracotta Warriors is unveiled to commemorate 50 years of discovery of Terracotta Warriors at Emperor Qingshihuang's Mausoleum Site Museum in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, July 15, 2024.
(2024-07-16). Terracotta Warriors celebrate 50 years of discovery. ecns.cn Activities ranging from an immersive digital experience to the release of new documentaries are being planned to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the groundbreaking archaeological work that led to the discovery of the Terracotta Warriors.
(2024-07-16). China celebrates first multi-province 'super-loop' high-speed rail service. ecns.cn The "Super Loop" High-Speed Rail in the Yangtze River Delta marks one month of operation, showing initial spillover effects…
(2024-07-16). Global demand, economic recovery drive China ship exports to surge 91%. ecns.cn In the first half of 2024, China's ship exports saw a staggering increase of 91.1 percent, far exceeding the 22.2 percent export growth of automobiles.
(2024-07-16). Thai college students shine in Chinese language competition. ecns.cn The Thailand finals of the 23rd "Chinese Bridge" Chinese Proficiency Competition for Foreign College Students concluded on Saturday at Rangsit University in Pathum Thani.
(2024-07-16). Anti-doping review clears Chinese swimmers of doping allegations. ecns.cn A report released by World Aquatics on Monday said an anti-doping audit review committee has not identified any irregularities, mismanagement or cover‚Äêup by FINA (predecessor of World Aquatics) in its review of the TMZ Case or in its decision not to appeal the decisions of the Chinese Anti-Doping Agency (CHINADA) in that case.
(2024-07-16). Shanghai starts public testing of autonomous vehicles. ecns.cn Shanghai is set to begin public testing of autonomous cars as early as next week, offering free rides for residents throughout the trial period, marking a significant step forward in China's intelligent transportation.
(2024-07-16). More proactive monetary, fiscal policies seen as key. ecns.cn As domestic demand has been on a steady recovery track in the first half, experts said on Monday they expect more proactive fiscal and monetary policies to advance the balanced allocation of financial resources, and further help prices recover.
(2024-07-16). The Japanese-Philippine Military Logistics Pact Raises the Risk of War with China. asia-pacificresearch.com
(2024-07-16). Donald Trump is NOT a 'threat to the deep state'. Here is his warmongering record. geopoliticaleconomy.com Following the shooting, Trump's supporters claim he is a "threat to the US deep state". But in reality, he is a warmonger who appointed CIA officials and neocons to run his hawkish foreign policy.
(2024-07-16). "We Love you Joe, but…": Hollywood's Advice to President Biden. counterpunch.org There is something to be said about ignoring actors. They assume roles, quite literally, camouflage themselves in scripts where personalities are created, and behave accordingly. Given that they are paid liars, their political promptings should be treated with caution. It is no accident that much the same thing can be said about the members of Congress. Given that
(2024-07-16). France: Macron's gamble. cadtm.org
(2024-07-16). Structural Adjustment and the Washington Consensus Are Not Abandoned in 2000. cadtm.org
(2024-07-16). Climate and environmental crisis: Sorcerer's apprentices at the World Bank and the IMF. cadtm.org
(2024-07-16). End Austerity: A Global Report on Budget Cuts and Harmful Social Reforms in 2022-25. cadtm.org
(2024-07-16). In Finland, the Left Alliance Just Trounced the Far Right. cadtm.org
(2024-07-16). Dark clouds over Europe with a few sunny patches. cadtm.org
(2024-07-16). 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, (…) | – | /…
(2024-07-16). The conjuncture in the crisis. cadtm.org
(2024-07-16). France: Thanks to a massive mobilization of the Left the Far Right cannot control the government. cadtm.org
(2024-07-16). Childcide in the Age of Fascist Theocracies. counterpunch.org In the aftermath of over five hundred shootings during the July 4th weekend, reports indicate that "a Texas-based company has developed vending machines that sell bullets and installed them at a handful of grocery stores in Texas, Oklahoma, and Alabama, with plans for expansion into other states."1 Violence has become an organizing and governing principle
(2024-07-16). One Year Later, Vermont Floods Again. counterpunch.org A year to the day after the devastating floods of July 10, 2023, Vermont was hit hard again. The remnants of Hurricane Beryl, the earliest category 5 hurricane ever recorded, met a stalled warm front to deliver a band of tropical, torrential rain that dumped up to seven inches across parts of the state in
(2024-07-16). This 2024 Election and the Metastatic Entrails of America. counterpunch.org It is as if we all synchronized our nightmares—or, rather, in a world of neoliberal austerity, we have run out of night-time horror tales and need to all share the same moth-eaten, unraveling, tedious bad dream. We have a tsunami of infected shit pouring mightily through our paper mache sea wall—a fierce, eternal heat wave,
(2024-07-16). What a Map Can Tell Us About Greater Yellowstone. counterpunch.org I studied geography in grad school. One of the basic premises of geography is that maps can show graphical concepts and ideas that might not be obvious with other forms of communication. The map of roads in Greater Yellowstone serves as a powerful tool, revealing a reality that many fail to grasp. Despite the protection
(2024-07-16). How Trump Sweeps Rhode Island and Southern Mass. counterpunch.org The recent Supreme Court rulings were pretty shocking. It just goes to show how far "Originalism" goes in defending political parties where subscription to decency, sanity, and the existence of reality itself are optional membership requirements. Sammy "Ding-Dong" Bell and his "People's Republic of Providence" Pwogwessive Demoquacks have never impressed me, but that prejudice goes
(2024-07-16). Sex Workers in Chile Continue to Face the Consequences of COVID-19 Without Government Assistance. counterpunch.org A little over a year ago, WHO declared the end of the COVID-19 health emergency. The pandemic had disastrous consequences for workers, especially those in the informal sector. According to a World Bank report, the last five years will reflect the lowest figures for economic growth in the last 30 years: 40 percent of low-income countries will remain
(2024-07-16). Trump on Immigrants: "They're Not Humans, They're Animals" counterpunch.org The June 28th debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump was a two-pronged disaster. Much has been made of Biden's "senior moments" as well as Trump's 30-plus false claims. There is a growing number of "liberal" national media outlets, led by The New York Times, calling for Biden to step aside for a younger and more coherent candidate. Sadly, less attention has been
(2024-07-16). Factory Tourism is Wrecking Greece. counterpunch.org Odious debt and collapse of the state The debt-strapped Greek government is not defending Greece from Turkey or factory tourism. Turkey continues its long-standing manipulation of NATO countries while threatening Greece. Turkish insults and aggressive actions in the Aegean continue. The Turks have the audacity and insolence to advertise to their NATO "allies" and to
(2024-07-16). No One is Irreplaceable. counterpunch.org I'm certainly not a political insider, and in times like these, who would want to be? My first vote in a Presidential election was 52 years ago and I haven't missed one since. My vote went to the losing candidate as it has many times since, but at least back then, I could vote for
(2024-07-16). Confronting Disaster on the Home Front. counterpunch.org There can be no denying that the U.S. is in trouble. The political party system has tied the country into a sort of Gordian knot. It has done so by allowing two aged men, both deeply flawed in their own ways, to command the two dominant political parties. In an election year that is bound
(2024-07-16). Trump-Appointed Judge Dismisses Classified Documents Case Against Ex-President on First Day of RNC. democracynow.org As the Republican National Convention opened on Monday, Donald Trump scored a major legal victory when a Trump-appointed federal judge in Florida dismissed the criminal case against the former president for illegally keeping classified national security documents after his presidency ended. Judge Aileen Cannon ruled Attorney General Merrick Garland had no power to appoint Jack Smith as a special counsel. Her ruling stunned many legal experts, and the Justice Department plans to appeal. This comes after the conservative-dominated Supreme Court recently granted Trump, and presidents more generally, almost complete…
(2024-07-16). Trump's VP Pick, J.D. Vance, Pushed for Police to Track & Criminalize Abortions. democracynow.org As Donald Trump and his new running mate J.D. Vance try to soften their anti-abortion position ahead of the 2024 election, new documents uncovered by The Lever show Vance lobbied just last year to let police track people who cross state lines for abortions. Vance, a first-term senator from Ohio, pressured federal regulators to kill a privacy rule designed to prevent state and local police in anti-abortion states from using private medical records to prosecute people who access abortion services elsewhere. "What's really shocking and scary about this story is that the rule was just implemented by the B…
(2024-07-16). "Genocidal Man" vs. "Fascist Man": RNC Protesters Decry 2024 Choices, Call for Justice. democracynow.org "We were given a genocidal man and a fascist man, and that is a terrible decision to pick from," says one of the protesters who joined a broad coalition of progressive groups and unions to march in Milwaukee against the Republican Party Monday on the first day of the Republican National Convention. We speak with people calling for an end to racist policies supported by the GOP; defending the rights of women, LGBTQ people and abortion access; supporting Palestine and more.
(2024-07-16). J.D. Vance, "Hillbilly Elegy" & Appalachia's Shift to the Right: Arlie Russell Hochschild. democracynow.org As Donald Trump selected Ohio Senator J.D. Vance to be his vice-presidential candidate Monday, we look at the record of the 39-year-old political rookie, who rose to fame after writing the memoir Hillbilly Elegy and who once compared Trump to Hitler and called him unfit for the presidency. He was elected to the Senate in 2022 with backing from right-wing billionaire Peter Thiel, and he has since embraced the MAGA movement and become one of Trump's most loyal supporters. For more on Vance's rise and his appeal to the Republican base, we go to Pikeville, Kentucky, to speak with famed sociologist Arlie R…
(2024-07-16). Democracy Now! 2024-07-16 Tuesday. democracynow.org Democracy Now! Tuesday, July 16, 2024 | Democracy Now! Tuesday, July 16, 2024…
(2024-07-16). "He's a Fake": Robert Kuttner on How J.D. Vance Disguises His Anti-Worker Views as Economic Populism. democracynow.org We speak with journalist Robert Kuttner about Donald Trump's selection of Ohio Senator J.D. Vance to be his running mate in the 2024 election. Vance rose to fame in 2016 after writing the memoir Hillbilly Elegy about his upbringing in Appalachia. He was elected to the Senate in 2022 with the backing of right-wing billionaire Peter Thiel, who spent $10 million on his candidacy. While he was a vocal critic of Trump's politics, once comparing him to Hitler, Vance has since embraced the MAGA movement and is now one of the most vocal defenders of the former president. Vance's elevation is "very…
(2024-07-16). Why did the MHRA approve the controversial drug molnupiravir? expose-news.com When the MHRA's Dame June Raine said her organisation was shifting from being a watchdog to being an enabler, she meant it. Dr. June Raine was appointed chief executive of the UK …
(2024-07-16). Prof. William Happer: "More CO2 is good for the world" expose-news.com Professor Emeritus of Physics at Princeton University William Happer discussed common misconceptions in climate science, especially the negative reputation given to CO2, on Sky News Australia last year. "More CO2 is good …
(2024-07-16). Michael Yon: The Invasion of Ireland. expose-news.com
(2024-07-16). The human gut and intelligence are intricately linked. expose-news.com The so-called gut-brain axis connects your gut and brain, allowing a two-way conversation. Part of this connection is formed by the vagus nerve, which runs between the brain and the gut. It …
(2024-07-16). Trump announces Senator JD Vance as running mate. geo.tv This combination of pictures created on July 15, 2024 shows Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump in Doral, Florida, on July 9, 2024 and US Senator JD Vance, Republican of Ohio, in Vandalia, Ohio, on March 16, 2024. — AFP
(2024-07-16). Meet JD Vance's supportive Indian-origin wife, Usha Chilukuri Vance. geo.tv Republican vice presidential candidate JD Vance is accompanied by his wife Usha Chilukuri Vance at the first day of the Republican National Convention , at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, US, July 15, 2024. — Reuters Former United States president Donald Trump on Monday…
(2024-07-16). Shabana Mahmood sworn in as UK's first woman Muslim Lord Chancellor. geo.tv Shabana Mahmood, the United Kingdom's new Lord Chancellor can be seen dressed in formal court attire at oath-taking ceremony at the Royal Courts of Justice in London on July, 15, 2024. — X/@MoJGovUKShabana Mahmood pledges to be "champion" for rule of law.Birmingham MP took her oath of…
(2024-07-16). Biden terms 'bullseye' reference to Trump 'mistake'. geo.tv US President Joe Biden and Donald Trump gesture during separate gatherings. — AFP/File
(2024-07-16). Serial killer Collins Jomaisi Khalusha who killed 42 women arrested in Kenya. geo.tv Prime suspect behind Kware killings Collins Jomaisi Khalisia seen in this undated image.— Instagram@thestatesmandigital/file Kenyan police have arrested Collins Jomaisi Khalusha, 33, who is alleged to be a "serial killer", suspected of murdering nine women…
(2024-07-16). Trump enters Republican convention with bandaged ear. geo.tv Republican presidential nominee and former US President Donald Trump arrives Day 1 of the Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, US, July 15, 2024. — Reuters
(2024-07-16). RussiaGate 2.0: Donald Trump Has Opted for "Real Peace" Negotiations with a "Foreign Adversary" globalresearch.ca
(2024-07-16). V, Various, 1840-ongoing, 552 metres of shelf space. icrc.org
(2024-07-16). South Africa: The 6th Commonwealth Conference. icrc.org Building a culture of IHL compliance in Commonwealth Nations and commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Geneva Conventions…
(2024-07-16). C, Tracing and protection, 1870 – ongoing, 2298 metres of shelf space. icrc.org
(2024-07-16). Bangladesh: 15th Henry Dunant Memorial Moot Court Competition 2024 — Call for Registration. icrc.org
(2024-07-16). Colombia: Anatomy of a lockdown. icrc.org
(2024-07-16). ICRC Director General's speech on the 120th anniversary ceremony of the RCSC. icrc.org
(2024-07-16). Virtual Reality & Innovation. icrc.org
(2024-07-16). Environmental wartime protection is central to the protection of civilians. icrc.org Statement delivered by Laetitia Courtois, Permanent Observer and Head of Delegation, at UN Security Council Arria-Formula Meeting "Stepping up Preventive Action: From Environment Challenges to Opportunities for Peace" on 8 July 2024 in New York City.
(2024-07-16). Nigeria: ICRC surgical team supports Maiduguri Hospital treating 41 wounded people after multiple blasts in Gwoza. icrc.org
(2024-07-16). ICRC office in Gaza surrounded by hundreds of displaced civilians, was damaged by nearby shelling. icrc.org
(2024-07-16). Mexico: ICRC urges Latin American and Caribbean states to reaffirm commitment to the 'rules of war' on 75th anniversary of the Geneva Conventions. icrc.org
(2024-07-16). Launch of the Chinese Version of the Customary International Humanitarian Law Study. icrc.org
(2024-07-16). Colombia: Anatomy of a lockdown. icrc.org
(2024-07-16). Gaza: Civilians must be spared from impact of fighting. icrc.org
(2024-07-16). Azerbaijan: Family receives remains of missing loved one, honours with a burial after 30 years. icrc.org
(2024-07-16). China: Regional Symposium for the 30th Anniversary of the Adoption of the 1977 Protocols Additional to the 1949 Geneva Conventions held in Beijing. icrc.org
(2024-07-16). Education programmes for young people. icrc.org
(2024-07-16). The Fundamental Principles of the Red Cross : commentary. icrc.org
(2024-07-16). ICRC and European Union continue successful IHL training series. icrc.org
(2024-07-16). CHINA: First national inter-university moot court competition on International Humanitarian Law (IHL) held in Beijing. icrc.org
(2024-07-16). Afghanistan: Wheelchair basketball empowers people with disability. icrc.org
(2024-07-16). Georgia: Closure after 30 years as family receives remains of missing loved one, give a burial. icrc.org
(2024-07-16). D, Delegations, 1921-ongoing, 356 metres of shelf space. icrc.org
(2024-07-16). ICRC's response to missing and dead migrants along the US—Mexico border. icrc.org
(2024-07-16). Adhering to Humanitarian Norms Paves Way to Peace. icrc.org — ICRC hosts "Adhering to Humanitarian Norms in Armed Conflicts" Panel at World Peace Forum…
(2024-07-16). O, Humanitarian coordination bodies, 1921- ongoing, 127 metres of shelf space. icrc.org
(2024-07-16). Launch Party for Oakland Liberation Center / La inauguración del Centro de Lucha Popular. indybay.org Join us for food, music, art-making, and community building! | Location: 1499 Fruitvale Ave, Oakland | Date: Saturday, July 20 | 3-7pm | Keynote and Program 4-5pm | Spanish Keynote at 6pm…
(2024-07-16). Saturday 7/27: E-Sim Disco Fundraiser. indybay.org Barrios Unidos (back entrance), 1823 Soquel Drive, Santa Cruz…
(2024-07-16). The Palestinian Revolution and the Rift in the International Movement. indybay.org The article was written in the first month following the revolutionary attack of October 7, which is prior to the launch of the full scale land invasion of Gaza. Extra information and political observations were added in the course of the weeks it took for the article to be typed.
(2024-07-16). 24th Annual Valley Film Festival. indybay.org The 24th Annual Valley Film Festival supporting the development of Independent Film will be held at Laemmle NoHo 7, August 1-8, 2024.
(2024-07-16). A Counter-Information Mini Directory. indybay.org Some sites reporting suppressed information from across the continent & around the globe.
(2024-07-16). Saturday 7/20: Class Struggles in Argentina and US Imperialism with Guillermo Kane, Argentinian Socialist. indybay.org Medicine For Nightmares Bookstore and Gallery | 3036 24th Street San Francisco CA 94110 | 415-824-1761…
(2024-07-16). Wednesday 7/31: Webinar: Reimagining Education in Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_1yVV……
(2024-07-16). Wednesday 7/17: Virtual Teach-In about Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | http: //tinyurl.com/PalestineWednesday…
(2024-07-16). The Imperative to Reduce the Chances of a Trump Victory. indybay.org Biden his time, the president is on cruise control to disaster…
(2024-07-16). Saturday 7/27: Drag 4 Justice. indybay.org San Jose Peace and Justice Center. 48 South 7th Street San Jose, California 95112. Behind the center.
(2024-07-16). Thursday 7/18: Veg. Potluck, Poetry & Art. indybay.org Avalon Visions | 2815 Porter Street, Soquel, CA 95073…
(2024-07-16). Friday 8/2: Midsummer's Eve Celebration. indybay.org Clocktower, Pacific Ave and Water St, Santa Cruz…
(2024-07-16). Banner Drop on The South Fork of The "American" River. indybay.org Whitewater kayakers took up the call to spread the spirit of liberation and held a banner drop inside the busiest river canyon in the Western "United States".
(2024-07-16). Saturday 7/27: West Oakland Matters. indybay.org 7th West | 1255 7th St | Oakland, CA 94607…
(2024-07-16). Antwon Cloird-My 'Freedom From Active Addiction'. indybay.org
(2024-07-16). Saturday 9/21: Vote Smart Summit – Your Voice, Your Vote Workshop. indybay.org Oakland City Hall | 1 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza | Oakland, CA 94612 | This FREE workshop is open to all voters in the SF Bay Area…
(2024-07-16). IBU ILWU Alcatraz Cruise Workers One-Day ULP Strike-Fighting for Respect & Prevailing Wages. indybay.org IBU ILWU Alcatraz Cruise Workers held a 1 day ULP strike and rallied against the union busting company…
(2024-07-16). Netanyahu Convicted of Crimes Against Humanity. indybay.org Sentenced to prison for life…
(2024-07-16). Wednesday 7/31: Live from Akka: Virtual Delegation. indybay.org Online | eyewitnesspalestine.org/upcoming-events…
(2024-07-16). Sunday 7/21: Fundraiser, Protest, and March for Gaza. indybay.org Palo Alto City Hall | 250 Hamilton Ave | Palo Alto, CA 94301…
(2024-07-16). Tuesday 7/16: Feminist Night School: Addressing Political Violence – Community Conversation w/ WM. indybay.org Online event…
(2024-07-16). Leonard Peltier's Message Read at Closing of United Nations Session in Geneva. indybay.org Leonard Peltier's Words were read at the closing of the United Nations Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples in Geneva. "No one can break the Spirit of a Sundancer," Peltier said in his message to the U.N.
(2024-07-16). How The Gun Lobby Ensured The RNC Couldn't Be Gun Free. levernews.com Even in the wake of an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump that left two dead on Saturday, guns are still being allowed just outside the Republican National Convention this week in Milwaukee, Wisconsin — all thanks to the powerful gun lobby and their Republican allies, which have fought to make sure there's no way for the city to ban firearms. | This is not a paywall. You can read the full story for free.: | Just sign up below for a free subscription to The Lever to get access to this story and much more. | Already have an acc…
(2024-07-16). Labour rejects JD Vance's jibe of UK as 'first Islamist country' with nuclear weapons. middleeasteye.net Labour rejects JD Vance's jibe of UK as 'first Islamist country' with nuclear weapons | The comment by Trump running mate has been dismissed by Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner and other Labour figures | | Once an opponent of Trump, Vance is on track to become his vice president during a second t…
(2024-07-16). Saudi Arabia executes a person every two days so far in 2024. middleeasteye.net
(2024-07-16). Turkey: Erdogan to skip European summit in UK. middleeasteye.net Turkey: Erdogan to skip European summit in UK | The Turkish leader will not attend the European Political Community Summit in Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire, hosted by new PM Keir Starmer, citing a hectic travel schedule | | Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan attends Nato's 75th anniversary…
(2024-07-16). Oman: Pakistanis and police officer killed in attack on Shia mosque in Muscat. middleeasteye.net Oman: Pakistanis and police officer killed in attack on Shia mosque in Muscat | Rare attack in Sultanate targets worshippers marking Ashura, with authorities saying at least three gunmen involved were killed | | Grainy footage shows worshippers fleeing the mosque in the Omani capital on Tuesday morn…
(2024-07-16). The Shift: Columbia suspends deans for 'antisemitic' text messages. mronline.org News items often seem to slip through the cracks at this point in the summer, and the media's current focus on the Democratic Ticket has understandably dominated domestic headlines.
(2024-07-16). John Bellamy Foster on Albert Einstein's Radical Politics. mronline.org A brilliant theoretical physicist best known for his theory of relativity, Albert Einstein was also a socialist. John Bellamy Foster describes Einstein's radical political commitments, including his efforts in relation to the founding of Brandeis University, his role in the Henry Wallace campaign, and his seminal essay "Why Socialism?"
(2024-07-16). Luxembourg goes to war. mronline.org Little Luxembourg has concluded a "security agreement" with the American puppet of Ukraine, Zelensky. This astonishing event might call to mind the foreign policy of The Grand Duchy of Fenwick.
(2024-07-16). AI and the digital scramble for Africa. mronline.org We are told that Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to be a powerful tool for advancing democratic concerns and human rights across Africa. Yet, there are also early indicators that AI could undermine democratic institutions and processes, especially if these technologies prioritise colonial-capitalist development trajectories. Scott Timcke looks at some of the issues at stake.
(2024-07-16). Capitalism's New Age of Plagues. Part 7: Wildlife farms and wet markets. mronline.org Commercial farming of wild animals as luxury food for the rich triggered a global pandemic.
(2024-07-16). Hindu students outnumber Muslims in Muslim-run institutions in India. muslimmirror.com By Syed Ali Mujtaba A survey of Muslim of Muslim managed public and private institutions of higher education in India reveals that Hindu students outnumber their Muslim counterparts in these institutions in the country. Center for Study and Research CSR and NOUS Network Private Limited have published a report that finds that Hindu students comprise …
(2024-07-16). Hindu students outnumber Muslims in Muslim-run institutions in India. muslimmirror.com By Syed Ali Mujtaba A survey of Muslim of Muslim managed public and private institutions of higher education in India reveals that Hindu students outnumber their Muslim counterparts in these institutions in the country. Center for Study and Research CSR and NOUS Network Private Limited have published a report that finds that Hindu students comprise …
(2024-07-16). Climate advocates sound alarm over JD Vance's climate denial and corporate loyalties as Trump's VP pick. nationofchange.org His stance shifted dramatically once he entered the political arena.
(2024-07-16). Biden proposes national rent control: Caps to target major corporate landlords amid soaring housing costs. nationofchange.org The announcement, scheduled for Tuesday in Nevada, comes as Biden seeks re-election and tries to tackle one of the most pressing issues facing American renters.
(2024-07-16). JD Vance's astonishing transformation: From calling Trump 'America's Hitler' to Vice Presidential pick. nationofchange.org Does Vance's dramatic reversal mark a significant shift in his political journey, reflecting broader trends within the Republican Party and American politics?>
(2024-07-16). How to revive America and thump Trump in one fell swoop: Run a Harris-Biden ticket. nationofchange.org Does Harris not resolve crippling aging issues, and that miserable debate not linked to her, presenting a youthful, energetic ex-senator and experienced VP.
(2024-07-16). 'If You Don't Vote Donald Trump, You Ain't Black,' Michigan Rep. John James Says At RNC. newsone.com Republican Michigan Rep. John James told the RNC audience "if you don't vote Trump, you ain't Black," in a viral moment.
(2024-07-16). Sevim Daƒüdelen on the historic lies of NATO. peoplesdispatch.org Last week, the United States hosted the 75th NATO Summit in Washington, DC. Although a prominent topic on the agenda was "defense and deterrence," much of the Summit was spent The alliance sent a shipment of F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine, pressuring member nations to increase defense spending, which has historically been at the expense of social spending, all the while hurling accusations at China for supp…
(2024-07-16). Police violence, security breaches, and brawls mark the US-hosted Copa America. peoplesdispatch.org The continent's most important national team football tournament was overshadowed by serious incidents on and off the field. Many point the finger at the South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL) and the host country, the United States.
(2024-07-16). Teamster President O'Brien gives prime-time speech at GOP convention. peoplesworld.org MILWAUKEE —Declaring the Teamsters "aren't beholden to anyone or any party," union President Sean O'Brien used a prime-time speech to the Republican National Convention to urge the union-hostile party to work with organized labor. O'Brien claimed to speak for not just his union, which he estimated is split 50-50 between Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump …
(2024-07-16). Leader of Nepal's largest communist party inaugurated as prime minister. peoplesworld.org The leader of Nepal's largest communist party was inaugurated as prime minister at a ceremony in Kathmandu on Sunday. Khadga Prasad Oli, who heads the Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist-Leninist), was named to…
(2024-07-16). At RNC, GOP trashes unity promises and instead stirs hatred. peoplesworld.org The first night of the RNC was supposed to be about unity but instead showcased once again the determination of the Republicans to stir hatred, fear, and discord to improve their chances of coming out ahead in 2024. The opening night featured thunderous and repeated applause for lies about transgender people, which has become a …
(2024-07-16). UAW's Shawn Fain attacked by federal monitor — his ceasefire call to blame. peoplesworld.org DETROIT—The federal government is investigating United Auto Workers (UAW) President Shawn Fain and his family as part of what many union members believe is an effort to retaliate against the union for its member-supported call for a ceasefire in Palestine. New reporting based on internal documents reveals that the federally-appointed monitor for the UAW, Neil …
(2024-07-16). 'MaXXXine' review: Bloody glamour and a complex female anti-hero collide for great storytelling. peoplesworld.org It may be the final film in this horror trilogy, but MaXXXine emerges as the strongest of the three. The horror film Ti West wrote, directed, produced, and edited is the third installment in the filmmaker's X movie series. It gives a fitting conclusion to Mia Goth's compelling character, Maxine Minx, as it leans into …
(2024-07-16). Russian defense receives first batches of modernized MiG-31 jets. plenglish.com Moscow, Jul 16 (Prensa Latina) The United Aircraft Corporation (UAC), a branch of the Russian state corporation Rostec, on Tuesday delivered the first batches of modernized MiG-31 aircraft to the Defense Ministry.
(2024-07-16). Cuban parliamentary leader calls to strengthen social prevention. plenglish.com Havana, Jul 16 (Prensa Latina) The president of Cuba's National People's Power Assembly (Parliament), Esteban Lazo, on Tuesday emphasized the importance of integrating schools, families and social organizations to achieve greater social transformation.
(2024-07-16). Colombian President to sanction pension reform. plenglish.com Bogota, Jul 16 (Prensa Latina) Colombian President Gustavo Petro will sign the Pension Reform approved on June 14 by the House of Representatives today in the central Plaza Bolívar in the capital.
(2024-07-16). US Senator Bob Menéndez, guilty of 16 counts of corruption. plenglish.com Washington, July 16 (Prensa Latina) A jury today found United States Senator Bob Menéndez guilty of 16 charges by the federal corruption trial that brought to light how the politician "put his power up for sale."
(2024-07-16). Chilean José Martí Association pays tribute to José Emilio Recabarren. plenglish.com Santiago de Chile, July 16 (Prensa Latina) The José Martí Cultural Association, from the Chilean city of Concepción, is preparing today a tribute on the occasion of the centenary of the death of labor leader José Emilio Recabarren.
(2024-07-16). Macron accepts the resignation of French prime minister. plenglish.com Paris, July 16 (Prensa Latina) French President Emmanuel Macron today accepted the resignation of Prime Minister Gabriel Attal, who will continue to be in charge of "current affairs" until the appointment of his replacement.
(2024-07-16). Foreign Ministry praises China's economic achievements. plenglish.com Beijing, Jul 16 (Prensa Latina) The Chinese Foreign Ministry on Tuesday praised the national economy's performance during the first half of the year, and affirmed that the results are a firm foundation to achieve the annual objectives.
(2024-07-16). El Salvador achieves lowest sugar production. plenglish.com Despite being the country's leading export product after textiles and coffee, the sugar harvest reached only 1,630,000 tons, the entity noted. | El Mundo newspaper reported that the six sugar mills of this country milled almost more than 7.12 million tons of sugarcane, and sugar production was reduced by 74,087.2 tons compared to the 2022-2023 milling. | The lowest harvest previously recorded corresponds to the 2017-2018 period when sugar production reached only 1.63 million tons. | ef/iff/mem/lb…
(2024-07-16). Imahica Art presents "Neon Dreams: Through the Prism": Where Art Meets Culture. pressenza.com July 13, 2024. The art exhibit, "Neon Dreams: Through the Prism", opened at the Imahika Art Gallery to provide a captivating window into one of the most influential art movements in 20th-Century Art. | Artworks from different artists brought together by Gabo Valenzuela is on display, whose vibrant often larger-than-life pieces incorporate imagery from everyday common objects to advertising, comic books, and video games. | By presenting these artworks, "Neon Dreams: Through the Prism", viewers are invited to reconsider the boundaries between Fine Art and popular culture. | Contemporary tribute to Filipino imaginat…
(2024-07-16). The second conference of the World Humanist Forum has published its first conclusions: Colonial violence persists and overcoming it is everyone's business. pressenza.com Continuing the series that began in May, on 7 July the second World Humanist Forum discussion took place under the title "Is colonialism a thing of the past? | With the participation of people and collectives from different continents, the aim was to explore the modalities of domination that still allow the exploitation of ex-colonies to continue today and do not change the pattern of cultural supremacy that has been installed. | On the other hand, the previous analysis pointed to the various forms of segregation and inequality resulting from previous cycles of colonial violence, while highlighting how, in afflue…
(2024-07-16). Recipients Announced: 2024 War Abolisher Awards. pressenza.com
(2024-07-16). Another Pakistani Journalist Shot Dead, PEC Demands Justice. pressenza.com Local media reported that Malik Hassan Zaib, who was associated with the Peshawar-based Urdu daily newspaper Aaj, was shot dead in the Nowshera locality of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province by the miscreants, as he was moving in his car. Hassan Zaib (40) was a member of Peshawar Press Club and his fellow journalists organized a protest demonstration on Monday demanding justice for the victim. | Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, chief minister Ali Amin Khan Gandapur also condemned the assassination and directed the police forces to nab the culprits. Rural Media Network Pakistan and Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists also condemned…
(2024-07-16). Seoul: First-ever North Korean Defectors Day Celebrated. pressenza.com July 14, Sunday. It was proposed in February this year by the South Korean Ministry of Unification to designate the 14th of July as a national day in honor of North Korean refugees. As such, the first North Korean Refugee Day Festival was celebrated at the Dongdaemun Design Plaza, DDP, in central Seoul. The Designation Day initiative is part of broader efforts to raise awareness of human rights issues in North Korea. | The festival was attended by Koreans and foreigners with singing, dance, and business showcases. Various booths hosted by NGOs who work for North Korean defectors were busy handing out gifts, souve…
(2024-07-16). Leftists lead in French legislative elections, no party wins absolute majority. presstv.ir A left-wing coalition leads in French legislative elections, with no party winning an absolute majority,…
(2024-07-16). Russian military vessels dock in Venezuela. presstv.ir Russian military vessels arrive in Venezuela shortly after visiting Cuba.
(2024-07-16). Iranian cleric, media activist detained in Saudi Arabia released. presstv.ir Saudi authorities release Iranian cleric and media activist Seyyed Kazem Rouhbakhsh, whom they detained in the kingdom during his Hajj pilgrimage.
(2024-07-16). Russia says destroyed multiple Ukrainian warplanes over past 24 hours. presstv.ir The Russian army conducted cluster strikes on Ukrainian military airports with high-precision weapons.
(2024-07-16). JCPOA after unilateral pullout of US. presstv.ir One of the greatest feats of diplomacy and multilateral relations in history, the Iran Nuclear Deal, the JCPOA, was unilaterally rescinded in 2018 by the United States under President Donald Trump.
(2024-07-16). Iran condemns deadly shooting attack in Oman. presstv.ir The shooting was during a Shia Muslim ceremony marking Ashura.
(2024-07-16). Russia downs 36 drones, HIMARS rockets; Ukraine reports 69 battles. presstv.ir Russia's Defense Ministry reported on Monday that Russian air defense forces had shot down a Ukrainian Air Force MiG-29 aircraft.
(2024-07-16). Samsung workers' union in South Korea kicks off three-day strike. presstv.ir Samsung Electronics workers in South Korea braved the rain on Monday, to chant slogans and raise their fists in unison as they kicked off a three-day strike demanding better pay.
(2024-07-16). EU: Climbing human cost, wide-scale destruction in Gaza 'unbearable'. presstv.ir Josep Borrell said the "constant rise of the number of civilian casualties… is unbearable."
(2024-07-16). Shia Muslims hold mourning ceremonies to mark Ashura worldwide. presstv.ir Millions of Muslims worldwide are commemorating Ashura, a remembrance of the martyrdom of Imam Hussein (AS), the third Shia Imam.
(2024-07-16). Evacuations, clean up begin in southern China flood-hit cities. presstv.ir Rescues evacuated residents in flood-hit cities across southern China after historic floods.
(2024-07-16). Millions of Muslims attend mourning ceremonies to mark Tasu'a worldwide. presstv.ir Millions of Muslims join mourning ceremonies worldwide to mark Tasu'a, which precedes Ashura, the day of the martrydom of Imam Hussein (AS), the third Shia Imam.
(2024-07-16). Thierry Henry kicks off Olympic torch relay in Paris. presstv.ir Arsenal and France football great Thierry Henry bears the Olympic torch as it begins its journey through Paris.
(2024-07-16). Iraqis protest over summer blackouts, water shortages. presstv.ir Hundreds of Iraqis in the southern province of Diwaniyah protest against power cuts and water shortages during the extreme heat of summer.
(2024-07-16). 'He's the devil', Trump critics speak out against Supreme Court immunity ruling. presstv.ir Protesters gathered at the US Supreme Court after it recognized that ex-presidents have immunity from prosecution for certain actions taken in office.
(2024-07-16). Heavy rains kill 47 in Afghanistan's Nangarhar; death toll likely to rise. presstv.ir Heavy rains have left 47 people dead and 350 others injured in eastern Afghanistan, a local official says.
(2024-07-16). Samsung Electronics' main South Korea union to go on indefinite strike. presstv.ir Samsung Electronics' main South Korea union will go on an indefinite strike.
(2024-07-16). China to host Fatah, Hamas reconciliation talks. presstv.ir Delegations hailing from two major Palestinian groups, Hamas and Fatah, are to hold reconciliation talks in Beijing later in the month.
(2024-07-16). In another hostile measure, EU extends sanctions against Iran. presstv.ir The Council of the European Union said the restrictive measures will continue to be reviewed annually. The extension is now until July 27, 2025.
(2024-07-16). 4 Pakistanis killed, several injured in shooting near Oman mosque. presstv.ir A shooting near a mosque in the Omani capital Muscat has killed at least four Pakistanis and wounded multiple others.
(2024-07-16). Iran interim FM to attend two key UN Security Council meetings in New York. presstv.ir Iran's interim foreign minister is scheduled to participate in two open debates in New York focusing on Palestine and multilateralism.
(2024-07-16). America's Media Literacy Deficit: Navigating Elections and Generational Divides. projectcensored.org Mickey's guest for the hour is media scholar Nolan Higdon. They discuss how the principles of critical media literacy could help the public make sense of the current, chaotic election season in the US, and also how the divide and contrasting worldviews between the older and younger generations can be…
(2024-07-16). Cuba emplazará dos mil 12 megawatts en 92 nuevas instalaciones. radiohc.cu La Habana, 16 jul (RHC) Cuba emplazará dos mil 12 megawatts (MW) en 92 nuevas instalaciones, de 21,87 MW cada una, para generar tres mil 400 gigawatts hora (GWH) anuales, asi como ahorrar 890 mil toneladas de combustible fósil.
(2024-07-16). Exposición de carteles en Panamá dice No al Bloqueo EEUU a Cuba. radiohc.cu Ciudad de Panamá, 15 julio (RHC) Exposición de carteles intitulada NO al Bloqueo, acoge desde hoy en la Universidad de Panamá el rechazo desde las artes plásticas a la hostil política de Washington contra Cuba.
(2024-07-16). On A More Pleasant Note… smoothiex12.blogspot.com good retro-future (stressing–good) is hard to come by. But this is fabulous.
(2024-07-16). Education and technology are among the key topics of the BRICS Youth Summit. tvbrics.com The event will also feature an exhibition of thematic photo works…
(2024-07-16). Saudi Arabia launches agricultural projects to grow fruit, coffee, and flowers. tvbrics.com The project aims to increase the region's self-sufficiency level…
(2024-07-16). Archipelago 2024 discusses BRICS countries' cooperation in technology development and climate agenda. tvbrics.com Experts highlighted key areas of cooperation between the BRICS countries…
(2024-07-16). Investment in China's high-tech industries grows 10.6 per cent year-on-year. tvbrics.com China's high-tech and intellectual development is making progress…
(2024-07-16). Egypt invests in artificial intelligence development. tvbrics.com The state aims to move the higher education system onto a digital platform…
(2024-07-16). Indian students promote digital market strategies for growing multiple crops to double farmers' income. tvbrics.com Students grew crops even in temperatures as low as 46 degrees Celsius…
(2024-07-16). UAE hosts training programme on autism spectrum disorders. tvbrics.com The training is designed to provide healthcare professionals with a deep understanding of PMT…
(2024-07-16). Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 872. aljazeera.com As the war enters its 872nd day, these are the main developments.
(2024-07-16). Russian anger builds as Greece prepares a military deal with Ukraine. aljazeera.com Greece's concern for its own security has made it a supporter of Ukraine since the full-scale Russian invasion.
(2024-07-16). Rising unemployment and poverty in New Zealand. wsws.org The National Party-led government is cutting funding for foodbanks as tens of thousands of people lose their jobs and more households struggle to pay for food, electricity and rent.
(2024-07-16). This week in history: July 15-21. wsws.org This column profiles important historical events which took place during this week, 25 years ago, 50 years ago, 75 years ago and 100 years ago.
(2024-07-16). Kenyan anti-Ruto protests continue as Uber drivers down tools and truckers threaten to strike. wsws.org The continued protests are a rebuke to Kenyan President William Ruto who dissolved his cabinet last Friday to pave the way for the formation of a "broad-based Government" with figures from the opposition.
(2024-07-16). 50,000 foreclosures expected to be enforced in Greece this year. wsws.org The most high-profile eviction case was that of Ioanna Kolovou, a retired journalist. She was evicted from her home along with her 28-year-old disabled son at the end of January this year. According to reports a large crowd gathered outside her home which was attacked with tear gas by the riot police who then arrested Kolovou and her son.
(2024-07-16). Australia: Second major fire in nine months at Melbourne chemical factory. wsws.org The Derrimut factory was the site of an October blaze, in which 44-year-old worker Reece Martin was killed and two others were injured.
(2024-07-16). Palestinian-Australian activist issues defiant response to police preparation for arrest on bogus charges. wsws.org Hash Tayeh told the World Socialist Web Site that police informed him last Thursday that a warrant for his arrest has been issued, for allegedly "inciting serious contempt for Jews."
(2024-07-16). SEIU bureaucrats attempt to push through concession contract for library workers in Cleveland, Ohio. wsws.org The bureaucracy has violated a strike mandate by workers, some of whom earn as little as $13 an hour.
(2024-07-16). The Republican National Convention opens: A carnival of fascistic demagogues. wsws.org The convention and the selection of J.D. Vance as his running mate are Trump's response to the homilies and appeals for "unity" from Democrats following the assassination attempt.
(2024-07-16). Maruti Suzuki India workers jailed for life on frame-up murder charges speak to the WSWS. wsws.org The workers are the victims of a conspiracy involving the Japanese-based transnational automaker, the police, courts and the Haryana state and Indian Union governments. Their sole "crime" is to have challenged the brutal sweatshop conditions that prevail in India's globally-connected auto industry.
(2024-07-16). Boeing machinists: Vote YES to strike! Build rank-and-file committees to enforce the will of the membership! wsws.org The struggle at Boeing,…
(2024-07-16). Harvard appoints former Pentagon general counsel and Northrop Grumman executive as vice president. wsws.org O'Connor's appointment is a provocation and marks another step in an offensive against democratic rights on campus.
(2024-07-16). Cédric Durand: Landscapes of Capital. newleftreview.org A critical engagement with the work of Brett Christophers, whose books—The New Enclosure, Rentier Capitalism, Our Lives in Their Portfolios and The Price Is Wrong—unfold a novel critique of the 'rentier stage' of contemporary capitalism, in the tradition of radical historical geography developed by Lefebvre, Harvey and Davis.
(2024-07-16). BoU: Brace for high interest rates. independent.co.ug The financial regulator is in consultation to begin purchasing locally produced gold to bolster its foreign reserves and address challenges in international financial markets Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda's central bank has urged borrowers to prepare for high interest rates due to tightening financial conditions and increased government borrowing on the domestic market. The …
(2024-07-16). Talk World Radio: William Cooper on Why the U.S. Government Doesn't Work. davidswanson.org AUDIO: Talk World Radio is recorded on Zoom. Here is this week's video and all the videos on Youtube. VIDEO: This week on Talk World Radio we're talking about a new book called How America Works and Why It Doesn't by our guest William Cooper. He is an attorney, national columnist, and award-winning author. His …
(2024-07-16). Why calls for amending East African Community treaty are growing louder. independent.co.ug ANALYSIS | RONALD MUSOKE | In response to the growing calls to have the East African Community Treaty amended to reflect its current state, regional foreign and East African Community affairs ministers have demanded the process be accelerated. This was one of the resolutions reached by the ministers from Burundi, DR Congo, Kenya, Rwanda, Somalia, South …
(2024-07-16). 6 killed in rare 'dastardly terrorist' Oman attack near Shiite mosque. scmp.com Oman has repeatedly played the role of a mediator in regional conflicts, especially the war in Yemen between Iran-backed Houthi rebels and the internationally recognised government propped up by Saudi Arabia.
(2024-07-16). Speaker Anita Among: Parliament committed to working with the Church. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Parliament is committed to working with the Church to promote and protect biblical values, the Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among, has assured Christians. "As Parliament, we pledge our unwavering support towards making laws that are good for humanity, respect for family and gives value to biblical teachings," she said as …
(2024-07-16). Trump Triumphs at GOP Convention After Assassination Attempt. devdiscourse.com Donald Trump made a sensational entrance at the Republican National Convention days after surviving an assassination attempt. The former president walked into the Fiserv Forum to an uproarious response, receiving a raucous ovation from the party faithful.
(2024-07-16). The Heat: China's 3rd Party plenum. america.cgtn.com The 20th CPC Central Committee started its third plenary session in Beijing on Monday. | During the four-day meeting, China's political leadership is expected to discuss deepening reforms, long-term economic development and advancing Chinese modernization. | China is working to become a high-level socialist market economy by 2035. | To discuss: | Qu Qiang is the Assistant Director of the International Monetary Institute. |
(2024-07-16). Puja Khedkar: IAS success story that actually is not. ummid.com Not alone the wealth and properties Pooja Khedkar, who is also a doctor with MBBS degree, is reportedly possessing, her family background is also debated following the controversies after controversies surrounding her Civil Services selection and consequent appointment as Assistance Collector in Pune.
(2024-07-16). Americans won't know China well if they don't know Mandarin. scmp.com Tapes and websites have their place, but they are no substitutes for cultural immersion in the country where the language is spoken.
(2024-07-16). 'We sought rights': Bangladesh on edge after quota protest turns violent. aljazeera.com Hundreds of students were injured in clashes on Monday, but they've refused to back down.
(2024-07-16). Bahrain: Joint letter on Dr. Abduljalil Al-Singace as he exceeds three years on hunger strike. fidh.org
(2024-07-16). Karamojong Children Settle in Matany Streets after Kampala Closing Its Doors. plusnews.ug Authorities in Napak District are concerned about the increasing number of street children loitering around Matany Town Council. This follows interventions by the Napak District Local Government, Joint Security Forces, and the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) to curb child trafficking and repatriate street children back to Karamoja, enrolling them in schools. However, children who …
(2024-07-16). El Salvador: Rights Violations Against Children in 'State of Emergency'. hrw.org Click to expand Image | The bedroom of Lucrecia Pérez (pseudonym), then-17, at her aunt's house on December 16, 2023, in a rural town in Sonsonate, El Salvador. Lucrecia was detained for a year and charged with collaborating with a gang. | © 2023 Human Rights Watch…
(2024-07-16). ASUS NUC 14 Performance, New AI-Enabled Mini PC, Launched – What's New. ummid.com Hardware major ASUS Monday unpacked 'ASUS NUC 14 Performance' – a business-friendly barebones mini PC that offers a dynamic fusion of efficiency and raw power.
(2024-07-16). Africa Energy Bank set to finance fossil fuel projects. independent.co.ug Continent to fund own oil and gas projects in wake of Western financial institutions' hesitancy ANALYSIS | RONALD MUSOKE | The African Petroleum Producers' Organisation (APPO), an association of African petroleum producing countries, together with the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) have zeroed-in on Nigeria's federal capital, Abuja, to host the headquarters of the newly created Africa …
(2024-07-16). SATIRE: J.D. Vance Named Trump VP Candidate. theonion.com Donald Trump selected Ohio senator and Hillbilly Elegy author J.D. Vance to be his 2024 vice presidential running mate, choosing a 39-year-old loyalist with celebrity status among conservatives. What do you think?
(2024-07-16). Grey Anderson: Imperium Uncloaked. newleftreview.org Grey Anderson on Tom Stevenson, Someone Else's Empire. Lucid anatomization of the American imperium, with a devastating assessment of the UK's equerry role.
(2024-07-16). Schreiber wants to bring dignity to citizens. sanews.gov.za Schreiber wants to bring dignity to citizens | Home Affairs Minister, Dr Leon Schreiber, has emphasised the important role played by his department in ensuring the dignity of people. | "The dignity of being able to travel beyond our borders. The dignity of giving your child their name on a birth certificate. The dignity of being able to have a bank account and to access an old age pension," Schreiber said.
Presenting the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) Budget Vote on Monday, Schreiber said he will restore the dignity of citizens' interactions with the department, adding that many dedicated departmental offic…
(2024-07-16). COU gazettes clergy attire to end misuse. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | As the fight for followers intensifies, different Christian denominations are engaged in another struggle over liturgical vestments. Setting a definitive stance, the Church of Uganda has officially gazetted its attire as a safeguard against potential misuse or misappropriation by clergy from other denominations and sects. Rev. Canon William Ongeng, …
(2024-07-16). SATIRE: Who Is Trump's VP Pick J.D. Vance. theonion.com Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump recently selected Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance as his running mate. The Onion takes a look at the author and venture capitalist's background and political stances.
(2024-07-16). Be Safe Outdoors — What you need to know about Lyme Disease. urbancny.com Syracuse, NY — Summer is a time to work in the garden, visit the dog park, or hit the bike path. It is also a time to be aware of tick-borne illnesses including Lyme disease, and ways to avoid them. Infected ticks can be found across the Northeast, including in upstate New York. "Lyme disease is a bacterial infection caused by the bite of an infected deer tick," says Lorna Fitzpatrick, MD, vice president of medical affairs and senior medical director at Excellus BlueCross BlueShield. "Untreated, the disease can cause health problems, including severe headaches, painful arthritis, swelling of the joints, and…
(2024-07-16). Jazz in the City 2024 Thursday July 18th from 6pm to 9pm at Schiller Park. urbancny.com Jazz in the City 2024 will Continue Celebrating Their 20th Season Thursday July 18th from 6pm to 9pm at Schiller Park, Farmer Street, featuring; AAPI (Asian American and Pacific Islander) Jazz Collective. Opening will be African Drumming from the Adanfo Ensemble. Syracuse Community Healthcare Village will have screenings and vital health information along with other organizations with wellness support. Arts & Crafters will be there as well along with food vendors including Yum Yum Shack. Attendees are encouraged to bring their lawn chairs. Free Admission and open to the public. More details available at www.cnyja…
(2024-07-16). Olivier Giroud Bids Adieu to International Football After Euro 2024 Semi-Final Exit. devdiscourse.com France's leading goal scorer, Olivier Giroud, has announced his retirement from international football following the conclusion of Euro 2024. The 37-year-old striker was part of the French squad that exited the tournament in the semi-finals.
(2024-07-16). China: Oral statement at the United Nations Human Rights Council. fidh.org On 4 July 2024, the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) delivered a statement at the 56th session of the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Council for the adoption of the report of China's Universal Periodic Review (UPR). The statement expressed disappointment over the Chinese government's rejection of numerous key recommendations made by UN member states. Read the statement below.
UN Human Rights Council — 56th session
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(2024-07-16). French police detain man suspected of stabbing soldier in Paris. scmp.com The man was known to authorities in France over a 2018 murder that saw him detained in a psychiatric facility.
(2024-07-16). Student protests over Bangladesh job quota leave at least 100 injured. aljazeera.com At least 100 injured as students and anti-quota demonstrators clash over coveted government jobs.
(2024-07-16). SATIRE: Mom's Divorce Fails To Slow Down Pleas For Adult Daughter To Get Married. theonion.com BROOKLINE, MA—Expecting at least a temporary moratorium on the subject, sources expressed surprise Tuesday when local woman Gale Dunn's recent divorce failed to slow down her continual pleas for her adult daughter to get married. "Honestly, Cara, when are you going to get serious about finding a husband and settling…
(2024-07-16). Pacific journalists' resilience shines through at historic conference. asiapacificreport.nz By Justin Latif in Suva Despite the many challenges faced by Pacific journalists in recent years, the recent Pacific International Media Conference highlighted the incredible strength and courage of the region's reporters. The three-day event in Suva, Fiji, earlier this month co-hosted by the University of South Pacific, Pacific Islands News Association (PINA) and the…
(2024-07-16). Spain outclass England to lift Euro Cup 2024 – Highlights. ummid.com Euro 2024 Final: Spain Sunday defeated England 2-1 to lift the Euro Cup 2024 trophy, dashing the Three Lions' hope of winning the first title in over six decades.
(2024-07-16). Public Thinker: Jayson M. Porter on Healing in Public. publicbooks.org "I feel blessed to live so close to a country that's had a revolution inform how people struggle for land around the world."
(2024-07-16). DU Admin rejects proposal to include Manusmriti in law course. ummid.com Delhi University administration has kept aside a proposal to include reading of Manusmriti as part of the law course LLB.
(2024-07-16). Thomas Matthew Crooks: Know all about shooter behind Trump murder attempt. ummid.com The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in a statement released today said it has identified Thomas Matthew Crooks as the shooter behind the failed assassination attempt on former U.S. President and Republic nominee for the 2024 Presidential Elections Donald Trump.
(2024-07-16). China: Government manipulates human rights review. fidh.org
(2024-07-16). Colombia's Special Jurisdiction for Peace recognises Wiwa people and their ancestral territory as victims of international crimes. fidh.org
(2024-07-16). Video: Four killed in shooting near mosque in Oman. aljazeera.com Footage shows people fleeing a deadly shooting near a mosque in Oman's capital Muscat.
(2024-07-16). One lesson Asia's emerging manufacturing powerhouses can learn from China. scmp.com Asian countries may suffer setbacks in their manufacturing ambitions if they aren't able to produce more sustainably from the start and decarbonise rapidly.
(2024-07-16). Iran Commemorates Ashura. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Millions of Iranians staged nationwide rituals on Tuesday to commemorate Ashura, a day of mourning for the martyrdom of the third Imam of Shiite Muslims, Hussein ibn Ali (AS).
(2024-07-16). Boxer Nikhat Zareen fighting for first Indian Olympics gold at Paris 2024. aljazeera.com Double world champion Nikhat Zareen might be India's best chance for a first-ever Olympics boxing gold.
(2024-07-16). Italy's Carrier-Capable F-35B Stealth Fighters To Get New Advanced Weapons. twz.com
(2024-07-16). CONSUMER ALERT: The New York Department of State's Division of Consumer Protection Warns Consumers of Data Privacy and Financial Risks with Online Gaming. urbancny.com As Online Gaming and In-App Purchases Grow in Popularity, Consumers Should Take Extra Precautions to Protect Themselves and Their Children Follow the New York Department of State on Facebook, X and Instagram for "Tuesday's Tips" — Practical Tips to Educate and Empower New York Consumers on a Variety of Topics Video & Audio of Secretary Mosley Providing Video Game Safety Tips Is Available Here The New York Department of State's Division of Consumer Protection is providing consumers tips to protect their privacy and finances while playing video games. According to the Pew Research Center, 85% of teens nationw…
(2024-07-16). NATO Summit in Washington: Focusing on Asia. asia-pacificresearch.com
(2024-07-16). 5,000 cr wedding in a country where 80 cr wait for free ration to survive. ummid.com The Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant marriage which is likely to cost Rs. 5,000 crore may be seen by some as India's growing economic prowess similar to the claims of India being the 5th largest economy, it however hides more realities than it reveals.
(2024-07-16). Rwanda's Kagame on track for fourth presidential term: Provisional results. aljazeera.com With 79 percent of ballots counted, Kagame has won more than 99 percent of the vote.
(2024-07-16). Kylian Mbappe presented to 70,000 fans in Santiago Bernabeu Stadium. independent.co.ug MADRID | Xinhua | Kylian Mbappe was officially unveiled as a new Real Madrid player in front of around 70,000 fans in the Santiago Bernabeu on Tuesday at lunchtime. The 25-year-old French international has agreed a five-year contract with the Spanish giants and he underwent his medical tests early on Tuesday morning. The former Paris …
(2024-07-16). Biden says it was a 'mistake' to say he wanted to put a 'bull's-eye' on Trump. scmp.com The US president acknowledged his 'mistake', but said he's also 'not the guy who said I wanted to be a dictator from day one'.
(2024-07-16). MHT CET 2024 B Pharmacy (Practice) Counselling Begins – Direct Link. ummid.com Maharashtra State CET Cell has released on its official website phpractice2024.mahacet.org the Notification for Admission to First Year in the Four Year Undergraduate Course in B Pharmacy (Practice) for the year 2024-25, and has also started receiving online registration and application form from Friday July 12, 2024.
(2024-07-16). UPDF 'Lieutenant' nabbed after commanding land evictions in Kakiri. independent.co.ug Wakiso, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Soldiers of the First Division of the Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) has arrested a fake lieutenant who has been evicting locals and grabbing their land in Kakiri Town Council, Wakiso District. The imposter, identified as Adams Ssentongo, was found wearing UPDF attire, falsely indicating that he was a …
(2024-07-16). Southgate resigns as England football manager after Euro 2024 final defeat. aljazeera.com After more than eight years as England manager, Gareth Southgate departs just two days after Euro 2024 loss to Spain.
(2024-07-16). Rwanda's President Kagame cruises to crushing election victory, early results indicate. scmp.com President since 2000, partial results pointed to Kagame extending his iron-fisted rule by another five years with 99.15 per cent of the vote.
(2024-07-16). Green class struggle: Workers and the Just Transition. links.org.au Gareth Dale — A resilient history of workers' initiatives overcoming redundancies, alongside recent activist, trade-union and workforce collaborations, provide concrete examples for empowered just transitions.
(2024-07-16). Rebecca Lossin: The Multiple Gaze. newleftreview.org Resisting the erasure of working-class life in the American rust belt, the critical photography of LaToya Ruby Frazier combines intimate portraiture with representations of capital's flight. Rebecca Lossin reflects on MoMA's recent retrospective of her work—and on the cultural politics of documentary image-making in an age saturated with the visual.
(2024-07-16). Tarsis Orogot: Uganda's only sprint hope for 2024 Paris Olympics. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The first and last time Uganda won an Olympic gold medal in the sprints at the Olympic games was in 1972 when Akii Bua won the Men's 400-meter hurdles. Later, during the 1996 Atlanta Games, Davis Kamoga briefly revived Uganda's sprinting legacy by securing a bronze in the 400 meters. …
(2024-07-16). Is China a threat to Europe? Nato's China stance may rest on its answer. scmp.com Despite more assertive depictions of China, the US has not got Nato to see China as a security threat. This suggests European divergence…
(2024-07-16). European Parliament must defend democracy under threat. fidh.org
(2024-07-16). Iran: Report on the human rights situation for the Universal Periodic Review. fidh.org On 17 July 2024, the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) submitted a report for the fourth Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of Iran.
The report, jointly prepared with the League for the Defence of Human Rights in Iran (LDDHI), highlights the deteriorating human right situation in Iran since the previous UPR in November 2019.
| The report covers the following thematic areas: the judiciary and fair trial rights; the death penalty; civil society and human rights defenders; (…) | – |
(2024-07-16). Government Launches Eastern Region Disaster Warehouse. plusnews.ug The Government, under the Prime Minister's office, has launched the Eastern Region Disaster Warehouse at the Mbale Red Cross office, located in Industrial City Division, Mbale City. This warehouse will store disaster relief items such as gumboots, jerry cans, and tapelines. These items will be donated to disaster victims by the government, Oxfam, the Red …
(2024-07-16). Paris Olympics could amplify political unrest in France. independentaustralia.net
(2024-07-16). Defending Women's Rights: The Urgent Need for Equal Rights Amendments. fairobserver.com As a US citizen, New Yorker, and international human rights lawyer committed to advancing legal equality globally, I have found recent developments regarding reproductive rights both heartening and alarming. In light of the 2022 US Supreme Court decision in Dobbs v. Jackson, which overruled Roe v. Wade, the need for federal and state Equal Rights…
(2024-07-16). Home Affairs critical in ensuring economic growth. sanews.gov.za Home Affairs critical in ensuring economic growth | Work is underway to position the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) as a powerful engine for economic growth. | "The Apex Priority of the Government of National Unity, as captured in our shared Statement of Intent, is to generate rapid, inclusive and sustainable economic growth to create jobs," said the Minister of Home Affairs, Dr Leon Schreiber. | Presenting the DHA's Budget Vote in Parliament on Monday, Schreiber said the department has a critical role to play in achieving this vision, by accelerating the reforms introduced by the President through Operation Vu…
(2024-07-16). New Criminal Laws in India: Why They Must be Reviewed and Revised? ummid.com It seems that the BJP has used the opportunity under the cover of colonial baggage to enact more draconian laws that fit well into the ongoing project of Hindu nationalism.
(2024-07-16). 100 Black Men of Syracuse and Syracuse Stage Present 'Citizen James, or The Young Man Without A Country' By Kyle Bass. urbancny.com A live world premiere production for the Centennial Celebration of James Baldwin commissioned by Syracuse Stage Syracuse, New York — Syracuse Stage, in partnership with 100 Black Men of Syracuse, announced that the company's 24/25 season will officially begin with "Citizen James, or the Young Man Without a Country" — a powerful and illuminating live world premiere production from resident playwright Kyle Bass on Aug. 2 and 3 at 7: 30 p.m. in the Archbold Theatre, 820 E. Genesee St., Syracuse. Directed by Joann Maria Yarrow, the live world premiere of "Citizen James" will be presented as a two-night-onl…
(2024-07-16). Controversy Heats Up Over Philip Morris's IQOS Claims. devdiscourse.com Health campaigners have formally accused Philip Morris International (PMI) of misrepresenting past regulatory decisions to disrupt the U.S. launch of its heated tobacco device, IQOS. In a detailed letter, six anti-tobacco and health groups claim PMI has wrongly suggested the FDA found that IQOS reduces disease risk.
(2024-07-16). Official Dismisses Rumor of Security Incident in Iran's Shiraz. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The deputy governor of Iran's southern province of Fars dismissed rumors about a security incident at the Shah-e Cheragh shrine in Shiraz.
(2024-07-16). West Bengal UG Merit List 2024: Direct Link to Download. ummid.com The West Bengal Council of Higher Education (WBCHSE) has released on its official website 'wbcap.in' WB UG Merit List 2024 for the candidates who are seeking admission in various Undergraduate (UG) courses for the academic year 2024-25.
(2024-07-16). SATIRE: Sobbing Marco Rubio Refuses To Come Out Of Bathroom Stall. theonion.com MILWAUKEE—Giving the senator a moment to collect himself, aides reported this week that a sobbing Marco Rubio was refusing to come out of the bathroom stall to give his speech at the Republican National Convention. "Aw, Marco—you know, being vice president isn't everything," said Rubio's chief of staff, Jessica…
(2024-07-16). Maha Engineering Admission (BE/BTech) 2024 Starts – Direct Link to Apply. ummid.com The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell has published on its official website fe2024.mahacet.org the Notification and has simultaneously started online registration for Admission to First Year in the Four Year B.E. and B.Tech course for the year 2024-25.
(2024-07-16). Peru's convict ex-president Alberto Fujimori, 85, aims to run again. scmp.com Fujimori, who governed with an iron fist and fled Peru amid corruption scandals and rights violations, was released from prison in December.
(2024-07-16). How I Got a Truly Anonymous Signal Account. theintercept.com
(2024-07-16). Watch: Assassination attempt on Donald Trump, ex-U.S. President seen in blood. ummid.com Former US President, Donald Trump, has been hit in the ear in a shooting incident investigated as an assassination attempt at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania Saturday July 13, 2024.
(2024-07-16). Kikuube armed robbers take off with sh40,000 from bar. independent.co.ug Kikuube, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The police in Kikuube are pursuing three suspected armed robbers who raided a local bar and stole 40,000 shillings at gunpoint. The incident occurred on Saturday night in Kasambya village, Butoole Parish, Kyangwali Sub-county of Kikuube District. Information gathered by Uganda Radio Network (URN) indicates that the three robbers, …
(2024-07-16). Romania to cull nearly 500 bears after hiker mauled to death. scmp.com Environmental groups have denounced the measure. Bears have killed 26 people and injured 274 in past 20 years in Romania.
(2024-07-16). Wimbledon 2024 Women Final: Barbora Krejcikova 4th Czech player to lift trophy. ummid.com Barbora Krejcikova Saturday defeated Italian Jasmine Paolini in 3-set thriller to win the Wimbledon 2024 Women's Singles Final 6-2, 2-6, 6-4.
(2024-07-16). Fishtown Seafood honors neighborhood identity while forging its own path. whyy.org This story is part of the From the Poconos to the Jersey Shore to the mouth of the Delaware Bay, what do you want to know about climate change? What would you like us to cover?
| Philadelphia's Fishtown neighborhood got its name from its fishermen residents who caught an abundance of American shad from the nearby Delaware River. | To this day, signs with images of the fish species hang above the doors of row houses, apartments and bu…
(2024-07-16). EAC: Uganda to host 11th East Africa internet governance forum. independent.co.ug ARUSHA, Tanzania | Xinhua | Uganda will host the 11th East Africa Internet Governance Forum (EAIGF) to address crucial issues that enhance internet development and governance in the region, the East African Community (EAC) said in a statement on Monday. The statement issued by the EAC headquarters in Tanzania's northern city of Arusha said the …
(2024-07-16). Radhika Desai: Peak Hindutva? newleftreview.org As Modi's BJP loses its overall majority, Radhika Desai examines the part played by India's capitalist conglomerates in his rise—and the contradictions on which their strategy has foundered. The economic crisis of the parched countryside as brake on Hindutva's forward march.
(2024-07-16). By-Election Results July 2024: INDIA: 10, BJP: 02, Ind: 01. ummid.com Giving a big jolt to the ruling Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) INDIA alliance candidates won 10 of the 13 Assembly Seats that went to the polls Thursday July 11, 2024.
(2024-07-16). At least 4 Indian soldiers killed during firefight in Kashmir. aljazeera.com Government forces were conducting search operations when the shooting began in the forests of Doda.
(2024-07-16). EA-18G Growler Scored Its First Air-To-Air Kill. twz.com
(2024-07-16). SC verdict will create more problems for divorced women: Muslim Panel. ummid.com Emphasizing that the Supreme Court verdict vis-à -vis maintenance to divorced women is against the Islamic Law or Shairiah, the All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) Sunday said it will created more problems for the woman who has already suffered.
(2024-07-16). Dozens wounded as Bangladesh students protest government job quotas. aljazeera.com More than 100 people have been injured during protests over government job quotas for special groups in Bangladesh.
(2024-07-16). Suspected Kenya serial killer 'admits to killing 42 women'. aljazeera.com Police in Kenya say a suspected serial killer has confessed to murdering 42 women after the discovery of several bodies.
(2024-07-16). White House should say if Russia sharing US weapons insight with China: Congress. scmp.com Select committee asked National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan to assess extent to which Moscow had shared 'lessons learned' with China.
(2024-07-16). Government struggling to hit net migration target. independentaustralia.net
(2024-07-16). Russia: Oleg Orlov's appeal rejected. fidh.org
(2024-07-16). Trump makes first public appearance since shooting. aljazeera.com Donald Trump has made his first public appearance since he was shot in an assassination attempt.
(2024-07-16). Tony Wood: Mexico in Flux. newleftreview.org Against the rightward trend of the Old World, countries in Latin America continue to favour governments of the left. The resounding mandate for Claudia Sheinbaum in Mexico's presidential election confirms Morena's hegemony within the new party system. Where exactly on the political map should its project be placed?
(2024-07-16). What France's election had that Tokyo's didn't. scmp.com Compared to the display of democratic enthusiasm in France, Tokyo's gubernatorial race yielded a lacklustre vote in favour of the incumbent.
(2024-07-16). UK launches armed forces review amid 'deadly quartet' of China, Russia, Iran, North Korea. scmp.com The assessment, ordered by Prime Minister Keir Starmer less than a week after he returned from a Nato summit, will set out a path to increasing defence spending to 2.5 per cent of GDP.
(2024-07-16). Federal jury returns for third day of deliberations at bribery trial of Sen. Bob Menendez. whyy.org A jury in New York City is expected to resume deliberations Tuesday in the bribery trial of Menendez, 70, insists he is innocent. He faces 16 counts in a criminal indictment that accuses him of multiple corrupt acts, including meddling in criminal investigations to protect his associates and helping one deal with U.S. agriculture regulators. He is also accused of serving as a foreign agent for Egypt.
(2024-07-16). Trump names J.D. Vance as his 2024 running mate for vice-president. scmp.com Highly anticipated selection revealed as Republican National Convention convenes and within 48 hours of assassination attempt on Trump.
(2024-07-16). How "legal" is Bulldozer action against "illegal" homes? ummid.com We are still searching for a suitable way to engage with those who celebrate the bulldozing of houses belonging to poor Muslims and Dalits. The state appears to appease them through the weaponization of legality.
(2024-07-16). US tourist granted house arrest in Rome policeman murder case. scmp.com Gabriel Natale-Hjorth helped hide the murder weapon after his friend Finnegan Lee Elder stabbed Mario Cerciello Rega in Rome in 2019.
(2024-07-16). AIMPLB convenes meet to discuss SC verdict on maintenance to divorced woman. ummid.com The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMLB) has convened a meeting on Sunday to discuss the legal options in the wake of Supreme Court ruling relating to the maintenance to divorced women.
(2024-07-16). England men's football manager Southgate resigns after defeat in the 2024 Euro final. independent.co.ug LONDON, UK | Xinhua | England manager Gareth Southgate has resigned on Tuesday after the defeat in the 2024 Euro final on Sunday. The Three Lions reached the Euro final back-to-back, but lost 2-1 to Spain on Sunday. Three years ago, they were beaten by Italy on penalties. "As a proud Englishman, it has been …
(2024-07-16). Labor sitting pretty to win 2025 Election. independentaustralia.net
(2024-07-16). China's third plenum: US executives eye first-hand insights from economy-centric conclave. scmp.com Companies including Goldman Sachs, Starbucks, Nike and Qualcomm are on the list to head to Beijing next week following the conclusion of China's third plenum.
(2024-07-16). Bomb squad reviews Jinja taxi fire wreckage. independent.co.ug Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A team of police officers led by the bomb squad was Monday dispatched to the scene of Sunday's devastating taxi fire in Jinja city, which left two people dead on the spot. The team, led by Kiira regional police commander Charles Nsaba, is conducting a thorough investigation into the …
(2024-07-16). Video: Biden says 'bullseye' comment on Trump was a mistake. aljazeera.com US President Joe Biden told NBC News it was a mistake to tell supporters to put rival Donald Trump in the 'bullseye'.
(2024-07-16). Shocking Murder of VIP Chief's Father in Bihar's Darbhanga. devdiscourse.com Jitan Sahani, father of Vikassheel Insaan Party (VIP) chief Mukesh Sahani, was allegedly found murdered at his ancestral home in Bihar's Darbhanga district, police said on Tuesday.
(2024-07-16). Wimbledon 2024: Carlos Alcaraz lifts Men's Single Trophy 2nd time in a row. ummid.com Wimbledon 2024: Third seed Carlos Alcaraz defeated World No 2 Novak Djokovic in three straight sets to win his second consecutive Wimbledon Singles title Sunday July 14, 2024.
(2024-07-16). 'Ruto must go!': Kenyan police confront antigovernment protesters. aljazeera.com Police fire tear gas as renewed demonstrations demand President William Ruto step down.
(2024-07-16). SATIRE: Trump Rewrites RNC Speech To Remove All Mentions Of Never Getting Shot In Ear. theonion.com MILWAUKEE—Following the chaotic events of the past 48 hours, former President Donald Trump reportedly rewrote his Republican National Convention acceptance speech Monday to remove all mentions of never having been shot in the ear. "My track record of never having gotten shot in the ear was very good, and was…
(2024-07-16). Kenya/IMF: Align Economic Reform with Rights. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Protestors demonstrate against the Finance Bill 2024 in Nairobi, Kenya, June 25, 2024. | © 2024 Sipa via AP Images | (Nairobi) — The Kenyan government and International Monetary Fund should work together to ensure that the IMF program and its implementation align with human rights, Human Rights Watch said today. The focus should be on progressive revenue generation and accountability over public funds.Following the recent nationwide protests, President William Ruto declined to sign Finance Bill 2024, which included regressive tax measures that risked undermining rights. Any a…
(2024-07-16). The Great New York State Fair Ready to Welcome International Icon Flo Rida to Our House. urbancny.com The Great New York State Fair Ready to Welcome International Icon Flo Rida to Our House August may be the hottest month of the year, but The Great New York State Fair is encouraging fairgoers to wear their boots — the ones with the fur — as Grammy-nominated recording artist Flo Rida will perform at Suburban Park on Thursday, August 29 at 8: 00 p.m. One of the most vibrant and recognizable superstars in the music industry, Flo Ridahas sold well over 100 million singles and has performed on some of the biggest stages, including The Bowl Championship Series National Championship Game, The NCAA Men's Baske…
(2024-07-16). Elon Musk's US$45 million-a-month pledge boosts Trump's re-election bid. scmp.com The billionaire entrepreneur endorsed Trump after the former US president was wounded in an attempted assassination on Saturday.
(2024-07-16). Tens of thousands of Arabs live in Jerusalem without running water: 'It will become a second Gaza'. haaretz.com The largest urban area in Jerusalem lacks running water, and no one seems to care: Residents of Kafr Aqab only get a few hours of water a week, can't do laundry or wash floors and are forced to forego showers…
(2024-07-16). White House should say if Russia shares US weapons information with China: Congress. scmp.com Leaders of House select committee on China ask National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan to assess extent to which Moscow has provided Beijing with 'lessons learned'.
(2024-07-16). East Africa's great trade war. independent.co.ug Kenya struggles to keep economic grip on Uganda COVER STORY | THE INDEPENDENT | Kenya has four big exports to Uganda; palm oil (11.8%) of exports, cement 10.1%, coated flat-rolled iron 8.94%, and refined petroleum 6.27%. Together, these comprise about 40% of Kenya's total exports to Uganda as of December 2022, according to data from …
(2024-07-16). 'Exciting': Pa. delegates, GOP pols react to former Trump critic as VP pick. whyy.org What questions do you have about the 2024 elections? What major issues do you want candidates to address? Just a few hours after Donald Trump announced his choice of Among those showing their support for Vance was Pennsylvania delegate and former U.S. Congre…
(2024-07-16). Jinnah, Shahabuddin and Owaisi -Tackling Muslim's Problems in India. ummid.com This book "Jinnah, Sahabuddin and Owassi – Tackling Muslim's Problem in India" can be submission to the nation that sees Muslim as an obstacle to the national growth but hardly gives any support to the nature and direction to the change.
(2024-07-16). Owen Hatherley: Labourism: In and Against? newleftreview.org Owen Hatherley on Andy Beckett, The Searchers. Interlinked portraits of the Labour Party's Bennite bloc, from 1968 to the Corbyn leadership.
(2024-07-16). Asian-American community angered by erroneous report that Donald Trump shooter was Chinese. scmp.com Dash to blame plus community's rapid response followed years of hate incidents and scapegoating during the coronavirus pandemic.
(2024-07-16). Scientists confirm cave on the moon that could be used to shelter future explorers. scmp.com Italian-led team reported evidence of a large cave accessible from the deepest known pit on the moon, located at the Sea of Tranquility.
(2024-07-16). Assam Floods: Government Ramps Up Support Amid Crisis. devdiscourse.com The flood situation in Assam has shown signs of improvement, although more than 5 lakh people across 17 districts are still grappling with the aftermath, official sources confirmed on Tuesday. Union Home Minister Amit Shah reached out to Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma to convey the central government's commitment to providing all necessary assistance. Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Majhi also extended support by offering his state's disaster management resources.
(2024-07-16). Five Arrested for Extorting PDM Beneficiaries in Kagadi. plusnews.ug In a significant development, the Uganda Police in Kagadi have apprehended five suspects accused of extortion related to the Parish Development Model (PDM) program. Among those arrested are Tadeo Tweyonjere, the Kamaira Parish Chief of Rutete sub-county, along with Habert Byabashaija, Innocent Byaruhanga, Noeline Kabasinguzi, and Agatha Tumukunde, all leaders associated with various PDM groups …
(2024-07-16). Three Killed, Six Injured in Bomb Attack Amidst Heavy Fighting in North Kivu. plusnews.ug On Monday, a bomb explosion claimed the lives of three people and injured six others in the town of Bweremana, located in the Masisi territory of North Kivu province, according to local sources. The deadly incident occurred during a fierce exchange of gunfire between the March 23 Movement (M23 rebels) and the Armed Forces of …
(2024-07-16). Kashmir heading for a powerless Assembly. ummid.com In the assembly elections if and when they are held, the BJP is most likely to face a crushing defeat and they know they can never come in power in Jammu and Kashmir that's why they are strengthening the power of the LG more as they can.
(2024-07-16). Cambodia: Convictions and prison sentences of ten members of Mother Nature Cambodia. fidh.org
(2024-07-16). CNY Community Foundation Committing Additional $1 Million to LeadSafeCNY. urbancny.com Decreased lead poisoning rates in investment areas point to hopeful improvement July 17, 2024 — The Central New York Community Foundation announced today that it will be investing an additional $1 million toward childhood lead poisoning prevention through its LeadSafeCNY initiative. Since the Community Foundation's LeadSafeCNY grantmaking launched in 2018, nearly 1,750 windows and 165 doors have been replaced and more than 265 safe and affordable rental units have been either newly constructed or renovated. More than 280 individuals have been trained on proper lead paint removal and thousands of people have…
(2024-07-16). The Iran Notes – Protests in Iran: Systematic and violent repression of freedom of assembly. fidh.org
(2024-07-16). SATIRE: Tony The Tiger Remains Closest Thing Man Has To Father Figure. theonion.com ROCKVILLE, MD—Calling the Frosted Flakes cereal mascot the most constant and supportive force in his life, local man Dylan Harney told reporters Tuesday that Tony the Tiger remained the closest thing he had to a father figure. "Every morning growing up, I'd wake up and be greeted by that strong but caring cartoon…
(2024-07-16). New antigovernment protests kick off in Kenya with calls for Ruto to quit. aljazeera.com Police fire tear gas to disperse demonstrators in Nairobi and other cities as casualties reported.
(2024-07-16). Relief for Kenville fire victims. sanews.gov.za Relief for Kenville fire victims | The KwaZulu-Natal government is fast-tracking relief efforts in the Kenville informal settlement area, following the fire that destroyed homes, displacing over 400 families. | Over 200 informal units at the Kenville Informal Settlement in Sea Cow Lake, Durban, were razed by fire over the weekend, leaving 431 families displaced, and a pregnant woman dead. | Following a visit to Kenville, KwaZulu-Natal Transport and Human Settlements MEC, Siboniso Duma, together with eThekwini Municipality Mayor, Cyril Xaba, have agreed to implement immediate relief, while activating a long-term p…
(2024-07-16). Four Killed in Oman Mosque Shooting. themedialine.org
(2024-07-16). Top EU officials to boycott Hungary meetings after Putin talks and China visit. scmp.com Hungarian PM Orban, Russia's closest EU friend, enraged fellow EU leaders by flying to Moscow on trip that included China stop.
(2024-07-16). Azerbaijan Reopens Embassy in Iran After More than a Year. themedialine.org
(2024-07-16). Sanjay Subrahmanyam: Blood and Bombast. newleftreview.org Sanjay Subrahmanyam on Vinayak Chaturvedi, Hindutva and Violence and Janaki Bakhle, Savarkar and the Making of Hindutva. Intellectual biographies of Hindu nationalism's Mazzini-inspired theoretician.
(2024-07-16). Chesco residents demand transparency, accountability from Great Valley School District amid TikTok controversy. whyy.org From Delco to Chesco and Montco to Bucks, what about life in Philly's suburbs do you want WHYY News to cover? More than 200 community members, majority of them educators, packed into the Great Valley High School auditorium Monday night to process and seek solutions in the aftermath of
(2024-07-16). Wrong, Bloomberg, Texas "Deniers" Are Right, Climate Change Had Nothing to Do with Hurricane Beryl. wattsupwiththat.com It was irresponsible for Bloomberg to publish this article, rife as it was with inaccuracies and misleading claims.
(2024-07-16). Maha Direct 2nd Year Post SSC Diploma 2024: Last Date Extended. ummid.com The last date for 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 extended.
(2024-07-16). Romania to cull 500 bears to curb overpopulation after deadly attack. aljazeera.com New law authorises the killing of 481 bears in 2024, more than twice last year's total of 220, amid outcry over attack.
(2024-07-16). Express FC to use Nakivubo for the upcoming 2024-2025 season. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Express Football Club has announced its departure from Mutesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku, after 33 years of calling it home. The club, through its CEO Ashiraf Miiro, confirmed that Nakivubo War Memorial Stadium, recently rebranded as Hamz Stadium Nakivubo, will be its new home ground going forward. This marks the second …
(2024-07-16). Eskom granted licence extension for Koeberg Unit 1. sanews.gov.za Eskom granted licence extension for Koeberg Unit 1 | Electricity and Energy Minister, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, has welcomed the announcement made by the National Nuclear Regulator (NNR) on the licence extension for the operating life of Koeberg Nuclear Power Station Unit 1. | On Monday, Eskom announced that the NNR had granted the power utility the licence to continue that unit for another 20 years until 21 July 2044. | "The extension of the operating life of Koeberg Nuclear Power Station Unit 1 will not only ensure the continued supply of electricity to meet the growing demand, but also contribute to our effort…
(2024-07-16). Launched: FLSUN T1 – 3D printer having lightning-fast speed. ummid.com A pioneer in Delta 3D printing, FLSUN, has launched 'Flsun T1', 3D printer, which, the company claims, prints with lightning-fast speed.
(2024-07-16). UPDF Arrest Fake Lieutenant Evicting Kakiri Residents. plusnews.ug The First Division of the Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) has arrested a fake lieutenant who has been evicting locals and grabbing their land in Kakiri Town Council, Wakiso District. The imposter, identified as Adams Ssentongo, was found wearing UPDF attire, falsely indicating that he was a lieutenant. Although Ssentongo initially tried to pose as …
(2024-07-16). Vivo Energy Uganda to ensure fuel quality amidst supplier transition. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Vivo Energy Uganda, the country's leading distributor and marketer of Shell-branded fuels and lubricants, has reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining product quality for its customers despite the change in importing entities from the Kenyan government to the Ugandan government through the Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC). Elyanu Geoffrey, the …
(2024-07-16). For a moment, Gazans had hope the war would end. Now they feel they've been abandoned. haaretz.com The world only cares about what happened to Mohammad Deif, the people of Gaza say, and 'nobody talks about the scores of dead anymore.' There used to be international pressure, a human rights activist said, but 'now, everyone is waiting for Netanyahu'…
(2024-07-16). Carcass of elusive whale species discovered in New Zealand. aljazeera.com The spade-toothed whale is so rare it's never been spotted alive.
(2024-07-16). EU and Britain hold first talks to 'reset' ties after UK vote. scmp.com New PM Keir Starmer has vowed to turn a page with EU after years of bad blood following Brexit under previous Conservative government.
(2024-07-16). Electricity Rationing At Charging Stations Due To Limited Charging Infrastructure in Europe. wattsupwiththat.com Charging station operator now levying extra fee if you take too long to charge your electric car. The aim: "fairer distribution".
(2024-07-16). Alphabet Soup of Opportunity: Vicki Brackens and Brianca Hill on George Inspiration for the Nation. urbancny.com Billions of dollars are in the Syracuse Pipeline to help developers and contractors complete their projects. To get plugged in, you need to get certified under one or many of the state, federal, and/or city minority/disabled/veteran disadvantages procurement programs… Which one? Vicki Brackens of Brackens Financial Solutions Network, LLC and Brianca Hill, Director of Business Development at the City of Syracuse gives us the details here on George Kilpatrick Inspiration for the Nation.
(2024-07-16). Thailand: Killing of prominent human rights defender Roning Dolah. fidh.org
(2024-07-16). Iran Condemns Deadly Shooting in Oman. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry condemned a shooting incident at a mourning ceremony that killed at least four people near a mosque in Oman's Wadi al-Kabir in the early hours of Tuesday.
(2024-07-16). New book peeks over the wall into Philadelphia's grand gardens. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Every great garden started out small. | When Leslie Ann Miller and Richard Worley bought a sprawling stone mansion in 1985, the once-grand estate grounds built with 19th-century industrial wealth had been carved up, sold off and mostly neglected. | Miller recalled the landscaping around her new home as "stark." | "Richard and I said, 'Well, maybe we should do something!'"
(2024-07-16). Sri Lanka: The conjuncture in the crisis. links.org.au Balasingham Skanthakumar looks at the conjuncture in Sri Lanka, two years after the citizens' movement and in the run-up to the presidential election later this year.
(2024-07-16). Vogtle 5? Big Nuclear Looks to Big Government. wattsupwiththat.com
(2024-07-16). EPWP programme exceeds target. sanews.gov.za EPWP programme exceeds target | With over 80 000 work opportunities created, the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment will continue to focus on the creation of work opportunities through the implementation of the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) in carrying out its mandate. | "Through a range of EPWP projects implemented by the department, the DFFE exceeded its 2023/24 EPWP target of creating 42 302 work opportunities, as the department created a total of 80 918 work opportunities," said Deputy Minister Bernice Swarts. | Speaking at the Budget Vote of the Department of Forestry, Fisheries…
(2024-07-16). Larger Cabinet Shuffle Sees Dubai Crown Prince Moved to Defense Minister. themedialine.org
(2024-07-16). CLAT 2025: Registration Begins, Last Date Oct 15. ummid.com The Consortium of National Law Universities (NALSAR) has started from today i.e. Monday July 15, 2024 Online Registration and Application Process for Common Law Admission Test — CLAT 2025, to be held in the month of December.
(2024-07-16). US airline Delta changes uniform rules after Palestinian flag pin outcry. aljazeera.com Two flight attendants wearing the pins had complied with airline's dress code but a social media post sparked uproar.
(2024-07-16). How his 'Hillbilly Elegy' catapulted J.D. Vance to become Trump's vice-president pick. scmp.com Vance's bestselling memoir about his roots in the rural US South made him a celebrity just as Trump was sweeping to the presidency in 2016.
(2024-07-16). Supreme Court Judge Recuses from Hearing High-Profile Money Laundering Case Involving Hyderabad Businessman. devdiscourse.com Supreme Court judge Sanjay Kumar on Tuesday recused himself from hearing a plea challenging the arrest of Hyderabad-based businessman Abhishek Boinpally in a money laundering case related to the alleged Delhi excise policy scam.
(2024-07-16). Messi off the ground, Argentina clinches Copa America 2024 title – Highlights. ummid.com Copa America 2024 Final: Argentina Sunday defeated Colombia 1-0 to clinch the Copa America 2024 title in a thrilling match played in front of the spirited football fans in Miami.
(2024-07-16). Saffronisation of Political Landscape in Kerala. ummid.com The message from the 2024 Parliament Election is loud and clear – if any of the UDF or LDF coalition falters, the BJP is ready and prepared to fill the gap in Kerala.
(2024-07-16). How to Make Social Media Fun Again. fairobserver.com Once upon a time, Instagram was fun. When I first joined the platform in 2012 (at the questionable age of 13), Instagram was a far cry from what it is today. There was no sleek white interface, and nothing on the site was that sad shade of beige. The app had no video-sharing capability. The…
(2024-07-16). Excise policy cases: SC seeks replies from CBI, ED on AAP leader Manish Sisodia's bail pleas. devdiscourse.com
(2024-07-16). UNGA President Hails Iran's Role in Regional Security. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The president of the United Nations General Assembly appreciated the significant role that Iran plays in ensuring regional security and stability.
(2024-07-16). At least 8 Pakistani soldiers killed in military base suicide attack. aljazeera.com The Hafiz Gul Bahadur armed group, which operates out of Afghanistan, claims responsibility for the deadly assault.
(2024-07-16). SATIRE: Report Finds Just Giving In And Going To Church Would Solve All Your Problems. theonion.com WASHINGTON—Making the case that the time had come to abandon your godless life of unbelief, a new report released Tuesday by a consortium of local pastors found that just giving in and going to church would solve all of your problems. "The challenges you face will disappear if you simply throw in the towel and stop…
(2024-07-16). Cuba reitera condena a masacre israelí de civiles palestinos. radiohc.cu La Habana, 16 julio (RHC) El ministro de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba reiteró hoy a través de su cuenta en X la condena de su país al genocidio israelí contra el pueblo palestina en Gaza que ha cobrado 38 mil 664 vidas, la mayoría mujeres y niños.
(2024-07-16). Minuto a minuto del asedio israelí contra la Franja de Gaza. telesurtv.net En varios países continúan realizándose actividades para expresar apoyo al pueblo palestino y condenar el genocidio que comete Israel.
(2024-07-16). Cuba reitera condena a masacre israelí de civiles palestinos. radiohc.cu La Habana, 16 jul (RHC) El ministro de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba reiteró hoy la condena de su país al genocidio israelí contra el pueblo palestina en Gaza que ha cobrado 38 mil 664 vidas, la mayoría mujeres y niños.
(2024-07-16). Erupción del volcán Etna obliga a desviar vuelos. cubadebate.cu La erupción del Etna, el mayor volcán activo de la placa europea y situado en la isla italiana de Sicilia (sur), se ha intensificado en las últimas horas, con la expulsión una nube de cenizas que ha obligado a desviar algunos vuelos con destino a Catania para aterrizar en el aeropuerto de Palermo.
(2024-07-16). Pinar del Río apalea a Industriales en el Latino y toma la delantera. cubadebate.cu Los vegueros de Pinar del Río derrotaron en la noche de este lunes a leones de Industriales en el quinto juego de la semifinal beisbolera, con abultado marcador de 15-3, para tomar la delantera rumbo a la discusión de la corona. El lanzador ganador por Pinar del Río fue Jenier àÅlvarez, mientras que Andy Vargas cargó con la derrota por Industriales.
(2024-07-16). Que las farmacias funcionen acorde con las necesidades de la población es una prioridad, sostienen diputados. cubadebate.cu "Nada sustituye el rol local de las farmacias y hay que hacer a la comunidad partícipe en el control de los medicamentos y las condiciones de los trabajadores. Hoy, en medio de las circunstancias que vive el país, buscamos cómo respaldar a las familias (…) Es un tema presente cada día en la agenda de Gobierno, en busca de las soluciones más prontas para revertir la actual situación", dijo el ministro de Salud.
(2024-07-16). Arribará hoy a Cuba el primer ministro de Belarús. radiohc.cu La Habana, 16 jul (RHC) El primer ministro de la República de Belarús, Excelentísimo Señor Román Alexándrovich Golovchenko, arribará a Cuba hoy para cumplimentar una visita oficial, la primera que realiza a nuestro país.
(2024-07-16). Biden en Nevada para impulsar su candidatura a la reelección. radiohc.cu La Habana, 16 jul (RHC) El presidente de Estados Unidos, Joe Biden, participará hoy en Las Vegas en eventos que afiancen votos y su candidatura en Nevada, un territorio clave en la lucha por la Casa Blanca.
(2024-07-16). Comité internacional exige a Ecuador garantizar integridad de Glas. radiohc.cu La Habana, 16 jul (RHC) Un comité internacional busca devolver el estatus de asilado al exvicepresidente de Ecuador Jorge Glas, quien permanece hoy en una cárcel de máxima seguridad donde aseguran que se viola la integridad del político.
(2024-07-16). Ex dictador peruano una vez más en el centro de la polémica. radiohc.cu La polémica se ha desatado una vez más en la sociedad peruana, tras el anuncio de que el ex dictador Alberto Fujimori podría postularse a la presidencia en las elecciones generales de 2026 por el Partido derechista Fuerza Popular, al que se afilió en junio pasado.
(2024-07-16). Descubren cueva en la Luna y podría servir para futura base humana. radiohc.cu Washington, 16 julio (RHC) Un equipo internacional de científicos ha analizado datos antiguos de la NASA mediante técnicas actuales, descubriendo que existe una cueva subterránea bajo una fosa en Mare Tranquillitatis (Mar de la Tranquilidad).
(2024-07-16). Diputados cubanos defienden estrecho vínculo con el pueblo. radiohc.cu La Habana, 16 julio (RHC) La diputada cubana Yadnolis Rodríguez destacó hoy la importancia del contacto directo con el pueblo como herramienta fundamental para encontrar soluciones a los problemas que enfrenta el país caribeño.
(2024-07-16). Encuesta: 88,2 % de peruanos desaprueban desempeño de Dina Boluarte. telesurtv.net El informe refleja que un 81,2 por ciento considera que Boluarte debería dejar "cuanto antes" su cargo.
(2024-07-16). Comunidad internacional saluda victoria de Sheinbaum en México. telesurtv.net Xiomara Castro dijo que acordó con Sheinbaum "trabajar juntas por la unidad de Latinoamérica y el Caribe".
(2024-07-16). López Obrador asegura que continuará investigación del caso Ayotzinapa. telesurtv.net El presidente destacó que "bajo ninguna circunstancia se va a cerrar el caso".
(2024-07-16). Eleva a 22 el número de muertos por inundaciones en Sudáfrica. telesurtv.net Las graves inundaciones han afectado casas que han sido arrasadas por las aguas del temporal, así como carreteras anegadas y árboles arrancados de raíz.
(2024-07-16). Líder mapuche Héctor Llaitul inicia huelga de hambre en prisión. telesurtv.net A través de un comunicado, Llaitul exigió la nulidad del juicio y que los recursos presentados hace unas semanas sean revisados por la Corte Suprema.
(2024-07-16). Trabajadores de telecomunicaciones rechazan ley de medios en Uruguay. telesurtv.net Los Diputados acordaron que el documento será nuevamente analizado después del 30 de junio.
(2024-07-16). Docentes universitarios realizan paro nacional en Argentina. telesurtv.net Si no encuentran una respuesta satisfactoria, los manifestantes han declarado que existen posibilidades de que la semana próxima vayan nuevamente al paro.
(2024-07-16). Unesco advierte sobre deterioro acelerado de los océanos desde 2003. telesurtv.net La directora del ente, Audrey Azoulay, manifestó que factores como "temperatura, acidificación, nivel del mar: están sonando todas las alarmas".
(2024-07-16). Presidente Maduro alerta sobre violencia de la extrema derecha. telesurtv.net El mandatario le expresó al pueblo venezolano que es necesario cuidar la paz.
(2024-07-16). Ataque ucraniano deja tres heridos en Bélgorod, Rusia. telesurtv.net Hace solo dos días esta región rusa registró otro ataque que cobró la vida del subjefe del municipio de Korochanski.
(2024-07-16). EE.UU. anuncia que limita las solicitudes de asilo en la frontera. telesurtv.net Su entrada en vigor se producirá cuando el número de cruces en la frontera supere los 2.500 diarios durante una semana.
(2024-07-16). Gobierno colombiano y la Segunda Marquetalia inician diálogos de paz. telesurtv.net Las partes firmantes, representadas por el consejero comisionado de paz de Colombia, Otty Patiño, e Iván Márquez, exnegociador de los diálogos que condujeron al acuerdo de paz de 2016 de las disidencias de las FARC.
(2024-07-16). Venezuela denuncia campaña mediática internacional para desconocer procesos electorales. telesurtv.net Jorge Rodríguez advirtió a la ultraderecha que no se permitirá la vulneración de la paz venezolana.
(2024-07-16). El genocidio continúa. radiohc.cu Mientras el mundo está entretenido con torneos deportivos en Europa y América, o la reciente crisis desatada por el ataque contra el expresidente y candidato a la reelección en Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, el Estado sionista de Israel continúa su campaña de exterminio del pueblo palestino.
(2024-07-16). Hugo Franco ya alista su arco en Francia. cubadebate.cu Hugo Franco protagonizará la primera incursión de un cubano en los Juegos Olímpicos de París 2024, y para asumir esa responsabilidad ajusta desde este lunes su arco en la región francesa de Mulhouse Alsacia.
(2024-07-16). Narendra Modi celebra su victoria en las elecciones generales. telesurtv.net Narendra Modi necesitará el apoyo de otros partidos para gobernar, algo inédito en sus anteriores mandatos.
(2024-07-16). Militares franceses en Ucrania serán blanco legítimo para tropas rusas. telesurtv.net Canciller Lavrov se reúne con su homólogo congoleño en Oyo, tras comenzar este lunes una gira por África para reforzar los vínculos de Rusia en el continente.
(2024-07-16). Presidente Maduro conversa con mandataria electa de México. telesurtv.net Ambas autoridades ratificaron los lazos de hermandad entre México y Venezuela, así como su disposición en fortalecer la Celac.
(2024-07-16). Multilateralismo y cooperación a debate en Consejo de Seguridad. radiohc.cu La Habana, 16 jul (RHC) El canciller de Rusia, Serguéi Lavrov, encabezará hoy una reunión dedicada al multilateralismo y la cooperación para la justicia, la democracia y el orden global, convocada a propósito de la presidencia rusa del Consejo de Seguridad.
(2024-07-16). Gran acogida a las letras cubanas en la Feria Internacional del Libro en Venezuela FILVEN 2024 (+Fotos y Audio). radiohc.cu Con más de 200 títulos y unos 1500 ejemplares, y el protagonismo de escritores de la isla, la presencia de las letras cubanas ha tenido una gran acogida del público lector en la Feria internacional del Libro en Venezuela FILVEN 2024.
(2024-07-16). Central de Trabajadores argentinos demanda exclusión de Cuba de lista de terroristas. radiohc.cu Buenos Aires, 16 julio (RHC) La Central de Trabajadores de Argentina (CTA) reclamó hoy la inmediata exclusión de Cuba de una lista de supuestos patrocinadores del terrorismo, elaborada de manera unilateral por Estados Unidos.
(2024-07-16). Inundación de una mina de carbón en China deja tres muertos. telesurtv.net La tragedia tuvo lugar el pasado sábado alrededor de las 17H00, cuando diez trabajadores se encontraban en la zona afectada. Dos lograron escapar por sus propios medios, dejando a ocho atrapados.
(2024-07-16). Autoridades dominicanas colocan a 25 provincias en alerta verde. telesurtv.net El COE aumenta 14 provincias y al Distrito Nacional en alerta amarilla debido a una masa de aire húmeda dejada por una onda tropical en el país caribeño.
(2024-07-16). Venezuela y China muestran sintonía en agenda bilateral. telesurtv.net La visita es una invitación del ministro chino de Relaciones Exteriores, Wang Yi, miembro del Buró Político del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de China.
(2024-07-16). Suman más de nueve mil estudiantes palestinos asesinados por agresión israelí. radiohc.cu Ramala, 16 jul (RHC) Más de 9 mil 200 escolares palestinos murieron y 15 mil 182 resultaron heridos desde el inicio de la agresión israelí contra los territorios ocupados, el 7 de octubre de 2023, denunció hoy el Ministerio de Educación.
(2024-07-16). Diputados debatieron sobre comercio, canasta familiar normada y bancarización. cubadebate.cu El comercio en Cuba está impactado por la falta de recursos para garantizar la estabilidad en términos competitivos, reconoció el primer ministro Manuel Marrero Cruz en el Análisis del Dictamen de la Comisión de Atención a los Servicios, ante la rendición de cuenta del Ministerio de Comercio Interior a la Asamblea Nacional.
(2024-07-16). Vea "Cuadrando la Caja": Un gurú poeta y economista (+ Video). cubadebate.cu Vea Cuadrando la Caja con Antonio Rodríguez Salvador, economista, poeta, escritor, más conocido en nuestro programa como el Gurú de Jatibonico, acerca de algunos de los principales problemas actuales de nuestra economía.
(2024-07-16). Entrenamientos y capacitación, acciones de restauración en humedales del sur de Cuba. radiohc.cu La Habana, 16 julio (RHC) Los entrenamientos, la capacitación de los habitantes, la constancia y el trabajo intersectorial para la restauración de los humedales del sur de Cuba constituyen prioridades del proyecto Internacional Mi costa.
(2024-07-16). Comisiones del Parlamento continúan análisis de actualidad en Cuba. radiohc.cu La Habana, 16 jul (RHC) Los diputados a la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular (ANPP, Parlamento) continuarán hoy el análisis de los principales problemas en Cuba, con énfasis en temas relativos al sector económico y a la actualidad social.
(2024-07-16). øCuánto terrorismo ha denunciado Cuba ante EE. UU.. radiohc.cu El dato certero y real puede destruir cualquier mentira. Desde junio de 1998, Cuba mantiene intercambios con las autoridades estadounidenses sobre los terroristas radicados en esa nación, de origen cubano, organizadores, financistas y ejecutores de planes violentos en la Isla o en el propio territorio norteamericano, protegidos por la impunidad judicial.
(2024-07-16). Presidente López Obrador agradece a Cuba envío de médicos. radiohc.cu Ciudad de México, 16 julio (RHC) El presidente de México, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, reiteró hoy el agradecimiento al pueblo y al gobierno de Cuba por el envío de médicos especialistas a esta nación norteamericana.
(2024-07-16). Venezuela acogerá la Serie del Caribe en el año 2026. telesurtv.net La lista de sedes por año quedaría de la siguiente forma: Mexicali 2025, Venezuela 2026, Hermosillo 2027, República Dominicana 2028 y Puerto Rico 2029.
(2024-07-16). Irán inicia etapa de calificación de candidatos a elecciones. telesurtv.net Tras el proceso de investigación, el Ministerio del Interior anunciará los candidatos finales el 11 de junio, y los calificados tendrán 15 días, del 12 al 26 de junio, para llevar a cabo sus campañas electorales.
(2024-07-16). ONU condena más de 500 asesinatos de palestinos en Cisjordania. telesurtv.net Más de 500 palestinos han muerto desde el 7 de octubre en actos de violencia en la ocupada Cisjordania vinculados al asedio del Ejército israelí de ocupación en Gaza.
(2024-07-16). Presidente de Siria recibe a canciller de Irán. telesurtv.net Ambos políticos debatieron sobre el estado de las relaciones bilaterales, así como el avance de la agresión de Israel en la Franja de Gaza.
(2024-07-16). teleSUR anuncia el concurso "Sur Influyente" telesurtv.net El concurso invita a jóvenes, mayores de edad, creadores de contenidos a elaborar piezas audiovisuales de máximo 60 segundos en formato vertical (9: 16).
(2024-07-16). Más de quinientas personas en la charla "Periodismo en tiempos de culto a la mentira" de las jornadas Moncada 2024. cubadebate.cu Lleno absoluto. Más de quinientas personas coparon la Carpa de Encuentros de la Semana Negra de Gijón, para escuchar la conferencia "Periodismo en tiempos de culto a la mentira.
(2024-07-15). SARS to provide update of Tax Season 2024. sanews.gov.za SARS to provide update of Tax Season 2024 |