(2024-07-18). Secret Service's Explanations for Security Failures Ahead of Trump Assassination Attempt Aren't Adding Up. globalresearch.ca
(2024-07-18). Trump Assassination Attempt Hypocritically Labelled Unacceptable By Leaders Responsible For Political Violence. thelastamericanvagabond.com US President, Joe Biden, joined leaders across the Western World in condemning the shocking assassination attempt against former American President Donald Trump this Saturday. "We cannot condone this", said Biden at an address to the nation, condemning political violence as unacceptable. Yet none of these leaders condemned an assassination attempt the day prior that murdered
(2024-07-18). CovertAction Bulletin: The Trump Assassination Attempt & the Legacy of Political Violence in the U.S. covertactionmagazine.com The attempted assassination of Donald Trump on July 13th changed the political situation in the United States and especially surrounding the 2024 election in an instant. The Biden campaign canceled events and advertisements, while the Trump campaign began preparing for the Republican National Convention happening this week…
(2024-07-18). Trump shooting reveals the hallmarks of American political violence. independent.co.ug 
COMMENT | MATTIA FERRARESI | Europe is no stranger to political violence like the recent attempt on Donald Trump's life at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania. More than 50 candidates and activists were physically assaulted during France's recent parliamentary election — a painful reminder of a not-so-distant past when violence was part of the language of political …
(2024-07-18). Israeli pressure cancels Italian conference on Palestine. presstv.ir An Italian parliamentary press conference regarding the Gaza massacre and the dire humanitarian situation there and in the West Bank was called off following Israeli pressure on the Italian far-right ruling party, Brothers of Italy.
(2024-07-18). Israel Interested in Escalation, Not Lebanon's Hezbollah: Lavrov. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov stated on Wednesday that Lebanon's Hezbollah and the Lebanese government do not desire a "full-blown war" with Israel, though some factions within the Israeli regime are seeking it.
(2024-07-18). Thousands of Israeli settlers seek shelter as Hezbollah fires missile barrage. presstv.ir Tens of thousands of Israeli settlers seek refuge in shelters as missiles of Hezbollah rain down.
(2024-07-18). Is support for Hezbollah growing in Lebanon. newarab.com 
(2024-07-18). Netanyahu's insistence on war quickens Israel's demise: Hezbollah official. presstv.ir Senior Hezbollah official says the Israeli prime minister's insistence on waging another war against Lebanon only serves to speed up the occupying entity's demise.
(2024-07-18). Hezbollah not after war, but some in Israeli regime seek conflict: Russia. presstv.ir The Russian FM says Hezbollah and the Lebanese government avoid a full-blown war with Israel, but some within the regime are seeking it.
(2024-07-18). Hezbollah Rockets Force Tens of Thousands of Israelis into Shelters. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Hezbollah's rocket attacks on Israeli settlements in the northern parts of occupied Palestine have driven tens of thousands of residents to seek refuge in shelters, following a series of Israeli air raids on southern Lebanon that killed three Syrian children.
(2024-07-18). Nasrallah says Israel faces 'worst days', warns military of 'extensive damage' in case of war. presstv.ir Hezbollah's secretary general warns the Israeli regime about an extensively destructive response should it launch a ground invasion of Lebanon.
(2024-07-18). Nasrallah says Israel faces 'worst days', warns military of 'extensive damage' in case of war. presstv.ir Hezbollah's secretary general warns the Israeli regime about an extensively destructive response should it launch a ground invasion of Lebanon.
(2024-07-18). FO ∞ Exclusive: Hezbollah and Israel Tensions Continue to Worsen. fairobserver.com 
Tensions have been rising between Israel and Hezbollah. Hezbollah — an Islamist militia that has more armed men than Lebanon's army — has been warning of war with Israel with "no red lines." Hezbollah has been firing missiles into northern Israel, which has led to the evacuation of 90,000 Israelis from the region. Authorities have…
(2024-07-18). Israeli soldier dies of wounds sustained from Hezbollah drone attack two weeks ago. haaretz.com Netanyahu visits Rafah, southern Gaza ‚ñ Building in Metula hit by anti-tank missile ‚ñ IDF, Shin Bet operation kills 20 Hamas Shati Battalion operatives in Gaza ‚ñ Israeli citizen wounded in car explosion in West Bank ‚ñ Bereaved families announce 'Civilian Commission of Inquiry' into Oct.7 ‚ñ Mossad chief urges Gaza deal, says Netanyahu's cease-fire terms could nix hostage release…
(2024-07-18). Israeli strike kills Islamic Group commander in Lebanon's Bekaa. newarab.com 
A commander of the Islamic Group in Lebanon was killed in an Israeli drone strike early on Thursday in the country's east. | Mohammad Jabbara was killed after the vehicle he was travelling in was hit on a road in the village of Ghazze in the He was a senior commander of the Fajr Forces, the Islamic Group's militant arm which is affiliated to the Muslim Brotherhood and has joined the fight in southern Lebanon against Israel. | There was no imm…
(2024-07-18). Lebanon 'a hell with no return' for Israel if war breaks out, warns Iran. presstv.ir Iran's interim foreign minister has warned that Lebanon will "definitely be a hell with no return for the Zionists," if the Israeli regime attacks the Arab country.
(2024-07-18). Iran strives to prevent spread of regional tensions: Interim FM. presstv.ir Iran says it supports the resistance front in Palestine and seeks to prevent the expansion of tensions in the region.
(2024-07-18). Iran insists on exhausting all legal capacities in pursuing Gen. Soleimani's assassination case. presstv.ir Iran insists on exhausting all available legal capacities towards consigning those involved in General Soleimani's assassination to justice.
(2024-07-18). Lebanon 'a hell with no return' for Israel if war breaks out, warns Iran. presstv.ir Iran's interim foreign minister has warned that Lebanon will "definitely be a hell with no return for the Zionists," if the Israeli regime attacks the Arab country.
(2024-07-18). Iran insists on exhausting all legal capacities in pursuing Gen. Soleimani's assassination case. presstv.ir Iran insists on exhausting all available legal capacities towards consigning those involved in General Soleimani's assassination to justice.
(2024-07-18). War on Lebanon to trigger 'major explosion' across entire region: Minister. presstv.ir Lebanon's caretaker foreign minister strongly warns about the regional repercussions of another war by the Israeli regime against the country.
(2024-07-18). Lebanon Warns of Regional Explosion from Potential Israeli War. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Lebanon's caretaker foreign minister issued a stark warning about the potential regional consequences of another war initiated by the Israeli regime against Lebanon.
(2024-07-18). Shias in Lebanon and Iraq commemorate Ashura amid Gaza war. newarab.com 
Shia Muslims Wednesday in Lebanon and Iraq commemorated The rift between Islam's two…
(2024-07-18). War on Lebanon to trigger 'major explosion' across entire region: Minister. presstv.ir Lebanon's caretaker foreign minister strongly warns about the regional repercussions of another war by the Israeli regime against the country.
(2024-07-18). Iran strives to prevent spread of regional tensions: Interim FM. presstv.ir Iran says it supports the resistance front in Palestine and seeks to prevent the expansion of tensions in the region.
(2024-07-18). Iran urges UN Security Council action to halt Gaza genocide. presstv.ir Iranian acting Foreign Minister Ali Baqeri Kani was addressing the Security Council in New York.
(2024-07-18). Royal Academy in London censors anti-Gaza genocide art work by young people. wsws.org Such works reflect the feelings of tens of millions around the world in the face of the endless cruelties being perpetrated by the Israeli military.
(2024-07-18). Iran urges UN Security Council action to halt Gaza genocide. presstv.ir Iranian acting Foreign Minister Ali Baqeri Kani was addressing the Security Council in New York.
(2024-07-18). By endorsing Biden, AOC is backing genocide. electronicintifada.net Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is now one of Biden's most invaluable campaigners.
(2024-07-18). Israel has killed over 2,500 Palestinians every month since ICJ ruling. imemc.org 
ICJ genocide ruling apparently meaningless to Israel, as Palestinian deaths, torture continue apace; Gaza pier debacle comes to an end; water crisis for Palestinian residents of Jerusalem; Israel demolishes high number of West Bank structures; Netanyahu says No to October 7th investigation; Israeli gov't continues racist, anti-free speech actions; US sanctions one Israeli soldier for …
(2024-07-18). 230 Congressional Staffers Urge Lawmakers to Boycott Netanyahu Speech. truthout.org An anonymous letter supported by 230 staffers in the House of Representatives and the Senate is urging lawmakers to boycott a speech by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is scheduled to address Congress later this month as Israel's genocide of Palestinians in Gaza rages on. The letter, organized by members of the Congressional Progressive Staff Association and endorsed by… |
(2024-07-18). Jul 18, 2024. sitrepworld.info 
Carolina Story "The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down" Being Anti-War Is Bad. So Says the Liberal "Democratic" Media, by Bill Astore Will the Biden Administration Start WWIII? by John Leake Can Democrats Turn Crisis Into Opportunity? by Simplicius Iwo Jima 2.0: What story is this picture telling? by Pepe Escobar The Attempted Assassination of Donald Trump, by Ron Unz SS Director Cheatle's Statement Has Zero Credibility, by John Leake Butler Update, by Oliver Boyd-Barrett Assassination Attempt Narrative Unravels; Israel Intensifies Genocide — Ryan Cristián (Video) The Man Who Knew Too Much…
(2024-07-18). A brief history of 'human animals': From Peru to Gaza genocide>. newarab.com 
One of the images that haunts modern Peru is that of stray dogs: caught, tortured, strangled, and In propaganda leaflets, the Shining Path insurgency — which waged war on the Peruvian peasantry and the state from 1980 until 1992 — noted that these dogs were meant to These reformist traitors — including Deng Xiaoping, Hu Yaobang and Z…
(2024-07-18). Gilbert Achcar: On the murder of children and the return of genocide to banality. links.org.au 
Gilbert Achcar — It is one of the cruel ironies of history that those who claim to speak on behalf of the victims of Nazi genocide are the perpetrators of the most horrific campaign of extermination in the history of contemporary settler colonialism.
(2024-07-18). Day 285 Update: "Continued Bombing Kills Dozens In Gaza" imemc.org 
On Wednesday, Day 285 of the ongoing genocide in the Gaza Strip, Israeli missiles and shells targeted various parts of the devastated coastal enclave, killing and wounding dozens of Palestinians. Four Palestinians were killed, and many were injured when the army fired artillery shells at the Al-Awda Junction, in addition to the Yibna and the …
(2024-07-18). US 'actively assisting' Israel's genocide in Gaza: Jewish peace group. presstv.ir The Jewish Voice for Peace says the Biden administration is "actively assisting" Israel in committing genocide in Gaza.
(2024-07-18). At UN, Iran urges intl. action to stop Israeli genocide in Gaza. presstv.ir The ICRC president made the remarks in a meeting with Iran's acting Foreign Minister Ali Bagheri Kani in New York.
(2024-07-18). An unending genocide in Gaza: Interview with Toufic Haddad. links.org.au 
Toufic Haddad speaks about the history and political economy behind the genocide — from Hamas' October 7 attack to Israel's strategic objectives in its repeated wars on Gaza, to the failures of the Oslo framework.
(2024-07-18). Red Cross Rafah hospital almost full after Gaza mass casualties. newarab.com 
(2024-07-18). 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.
(2024-07-18). Israel bombs Gaza refugee camps as tanks push deeper into Rafah. presstv.ir Images showed mourners at the al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in Deir el-Balah. One man cradled the covered body of a child.
(2024-07-18). 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.
(2024-07-18). Venezuela & Yemen Review West Asia Situation (+Heroism). orinocotribune.com Héctor Constant Rosales, permanent representative of Venezuela to the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), the International Criminal Court (ICC), and other courts and organizations in The Hague, Netherlands, held a meeting with the ambassador of Yemen and Dean of the Diplomatic Corps in The Hague, Sahar Ghanem, with whom he reviewed the situation in West Asia. Constant expressed his wishes for peace in that region. | "A long and very pleasant conversation with Sahar Ghanem, Ambassador of Yemen and Dean of the Diplomatic Corps in The Hague," wrote Constant on social media. "We reviewed the…
(2024-07-18). ICC to issue warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant 'within two weeks'. newarab.com 
The International Criminal Court (ICC) is expected to issue arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister A report by Israel's Channel 14 cited unnamed Israeli officials who said they believed that it was "highly probable" that the arrest warrants would be issued in that time frame. | This comes weeks a…
(2024-07-18). Presidential Immunity Ruling and Project 2025 Pave Way for Trump's Fascist State. truthout.org As reports about the attempted assassination of Donald Trump and concerns about Joe Biden's ability to beat him continue to permeate headlines, we mustn't be distracted from how Trump will govern if given another presidential term. "Project 2025" provides a roadmap for a second Trump administration to target reproductive health care, efforts to remediate the climate crisis, immigrants, unions… |
(2024-07-18). NicaNotes: Memories of the 1979 Final Offensive. afgj.org 
By Katherine Hoyt [This article was first published by the Nicaragua Network on July 19, 2009, the thirtieth anniversary of the Sandinista Revolution. We republish it now for the 45th anniversary.] (Katherine Hoyt is retired co-coordinator of the Nicaragua Network/Alliance for Global Justice. She lived for 16 years in Nicaragua between 1966 and 1984.) Right…
(2024-07-18). 170 Years of US Aggression Against Nicaragua. orinocotribune.com By Rick Sterling — Jul 15, 2024 | 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 internal affairs. The coups, political manipulation and aggression directed by Washington have been relentless. | One of the most victimized countries has been Nicaragua. In this article, I will review the different types of aggression used by…
(2024-07-18). Paul Biggar: Google Buyout Won't Fix Israel's Spy-Run Tech Sector. mintpressnews.com Greg Stoker, ex-US Special Forces, explores the impact of the BDS campaign and the Gaza war on Israel's economy. As international investments decline and Unit 8200's tech pipeline dries up, Israel's high-tech industry struggles to survive.
(2024-07-18). Houthi raps Arab states for idly watching Israeli carnage, warns Saudi. presstv.ir The leader of Yemen's Ansarullah resistance movement has censured certain Arab countries for their inaction in the face of relentless Israeli attacks on the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.
(2024-07-18). European Court of Justice says that Pfizer is liable for damage if its covid vaccine is defective. expose-news.com On Wednesday, the European Court of Justice ruled that the European Commission was wrong to conceal details of its multi-billion euro deals for covid vaccines. Ursula von der Leyen was already under …
(2024-07-18). How the Anglo American Network Took Power in Rwanda and DRC Using Tutsi Supremacists and Minority Rights. covertactionmagazine.com "Rwanda is not defined by a geographical space; it is a state of mind." — Rwandan Patriotic Army (RPA) Brigadier General Frank Rusagara.[1] The eastern provinces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have been in a state of permanent war, depopulation and plunder since 1996 when the DRC (then Zaire) was invaded. During the …
(2024-07-18). Dutton's Quixotic Proposal: Nuclear Lunacy Down Under. dissidentvoice.org Politics and facts are not necessarily good dinner companions. Both often stray from the same table, taking up with other, more suitable company. The Australian opposition leader, Peter Dutton, has never been discomforted by facts, preferring the chimera-like qualities demagoguery offers. His vision for Australia is admirably simple and simplistic. In foreign policy, he supports …
(2024-07-18). Day 285 roundtable: Resistance across Palestine. electronicintifada.net The Electronic Intifada editors were joined by writer Abdaljawad Omar for a conversation on the West Bank.
(2024-07-18). Mansour: "Israel Pretends The Blockade, Its Walls And Military Rule Were About Security" imemc.org 
NEW YORK, Wednesday, July 17, 2024 (WAFA) — Palestine's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Riyad Mansour, said during an open debate on the ongoing crisis in Gaza at the UNSC that: "Two million people who were subjected to a 17-year-old blockade are now confronted with a hermetic siege, dying of hunger and disease …
(2024-07-18). J.D. Vance Criticizes Biden's Support for Iraq War in 2003 But Pushes Hawkish Policy on China & Iran. democracynow.org 
We continue to look at the record of Donald Trump's vice-presidential running mate, Senator J.D. Vance, with a focus on his foreign policy actions, with Matt Duss of the Center for International Policy, former adviser to Senator Bernie Sanders. Vance is "very aligned with Trump," says Duss, such as in his support of the Abraham Accords, the Arab-Israeli normalization deal signed under the Trump administration that sought to increase Israel's power in the region at the expense of Palestinian rights.
(2024-07-18). FIDH International Bureau resolution: in Gaza, act or watch the Palestinian people die. fidh.org
(2024-07-18). West wants to eradicate Palestinians. presstv.ir EU foreign policy Chief Josep Borrell expresses his "utter dismay" at the plight facing Palestinians, but again stops short of indicating any sanction against the Israeli regime.
(2024-07-18). 'An almost daily occurrence': UN says Israel keeps attacking Gaza schools. presstv.ir Commissioner-General of UNRWA Lazzarini says Israel has attacked at least eight schools in the last 10 days.
(2024-07-18). Soldiers Invade Many Areas In Nablus, Abduct A Woman. imemc.org 
On Thursday dawn, Israeli soldiers invaded Nablus city, Aqraba, and Tal towns, installed roadblocks, stormed and ransacked homes, and abducted a young woman. Media sources said the soldiers invaded Nablus city from the military roadblock at its southern entrance and invaded several streets before surrounding the Al-Ein refugee camp and nearby areas. The sources added …
(2024-07-18). Israeli airstrike destroys UN school sheltering displaced Palestinians. presstv.ir An Israeli airstrike has destroyed a UN school building housing displaced Palestinians.
(2024-07-18). Knesset advances bill allowing Israel police to restrict citizens without evidence. haaretz.com Knesset's National Security Committee advanced a far-right member's bill, which he says will give police tools to fight crime in Arab society. The Justice Ministry opposes the law and is working on its own version…
(2024-07-18). Zionists angered as Bella Hadid becomes face of new Adidas shoes. newarab.com 
Several Zionists have criticised The model, who has been outspoken about her Palestinian heritage and criticised Israel's ongoing war on Gaza, adorned posters of the retro-inspired shoe. | However, the promotional advertisements and social media posts were quickly lambasted by Israeli and Zionist public figure…
(2024-07-18). US military shuts down problematic Gaza aid pier, shifts to Israeli port. aljazeera.com After operating for fewer than 25 days, the US military's multimillion-dollar Gaza aid pier will be dismantled.
(2024-07-18). Israel Seeks to Redraw the Laws of War. counterpunch.org 
Most people probably don't know this but Wikipedia has a page called "List of Israeli assassinations". It begins in July 1956 and stretches over 68 years until today. The majority on the list are Palestinians; among them are famous Palestinian leaders PFLP's Ghassan Kanafani, Fatah's Khalil Ibrahim al-Wazir – also known as Abu Jihad, Hamas's Sheikh Ahmed Yassin, and Islamic Jihad's Fathi Shaqaqi.
(2024-07-18). Mechanism urged to halt Israeli attacks. ecns.cn Arab leaders are rallying for the need to activate international accountability mechanisms in the face of Israel's continued aggressions, including the bombing of UN agency-aided schools and "safe zones", as they renewed calls for an immediate and permanent ceasefire in Gaza.
(2024-07-18). 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.
(2024-07-18). End of Israel's Colonial Eurocentric Anachronism. orinocotribune.com By Susana Khalil — Jun 21, 2024 | In these hours of history, of mourning and darkness, of human moral and spiritual breakdown, I do not give up, I am indebted to humanity. Do not expect nice words from me. From the noblest part of my soul, I plead for the end of the Euro-Zionist colonialism of "Israel." | I. Colonialism. 1907. Henry Campbell Bannerman Report. | In 1907 the British Prime Minister Henry Campbell Bannerman, requested that the British Empire create a high commission for the study of mechanisms to prolong, extend the destiny and course of European colonialism. How to circumvent the imperial, colo…
(2024-07-18). War on Gaza: Footage appears to show Israeli strike on donkey cart pulling civilians. middleeasteye.net 
War on Gaza: Footage appears to show Israeli strike on donkey cart pulling civilians | An Israeli voice can be heard saying those targeted were 'not innocent civilians' | | A still showing the moments shortly before the Israeli strike on the donkey cart (X) | Footage released on social media appears…
(2024-07-18). PDF of July 18 iisue. workers.org 
Download the version in color. Download the black & white version. Numbers prove Israel's goals are an epic lie Attempted assassination: Working class needs an independent struggle Mundo Obrero El apoyo al sionismo se derrumba Our new format To our readers: Beginning with this issue, we are changing our PDFs for non-print editions. The . . . |
(2024-07-18). 'Where is the outrage? This is an attack on Americans': Parents of U.S.-Israeli Hostage Omer Neutra appeal to Republicans for support. haaretz.com At the convention's foreign policy evening, entitled 'Make America Strong Again,' which opened up with footage of Hamas' October 7 attack on Israel, Ronen and Orna Neutra led delegates in chants of 'Bring them home' as other speakers assailed Biden's Mideast policies and the 'anti-western, anti-American and antisemitic' atmosphere on U.S. campuses…
(2024-07-18). Hamas, Islamic Jihad urge PLO to withdraw recognition of Israel. presstv.ir The appeal was made during a meeting attended by the leaders of the resistance movements in the Qatari capital Doha.
(2024-07-18). Israel's AG says Ben-Gvir's chosen police chief has limited authority as he assumes new post. haaretz.com Maj. Gen. Avshalom Peled, the acting police commissioner, has yet to be approved for the role following his corruption investigation. Until his appointment is made permanent, he cannot deal with appointments or make system-wide decisions, Israel's Attorney general says…
(2024-07-18). Israel's Knesset votes to reject Palestinian statehood. aljazeera.com The resolution says the creation of a Palestinian state would pose an 'existential danger' to Israel.
(2024-07-18). Including Child With Special Needs, Soldiers Abduct Two In Bethlehem. imemc.org 
On Thursday dawn, Israeli soldiers invaded Bethlehem, in the occupied West Bank, searched homes, and abducted two Palestinians, including a child with special needs. Media sources said the soldiers invaded the Khirbet Ad-Deir area in Tuqu' town, southeast of Bethlehem, before breaking into and searching homes. The sources added that the soldiers abducted a child …
(2024-07-18). Save Gaza from Israel's 'lunatic prime minister,' Palestine envoy urges UN. presstv.ir The Palestinian envoy to the UN urges the world body to protect the Gaza Strip from the Israeli regime's "lunatic prime minister."
(2024-07-18). Army Abducts Six Palestinians, Injures Others, Near Ramallah. imemc.org 
Israeli forces abducted, on Thursday, six Palestinians, and injured others, in various regions of the central West Bank governorate of Ramallah. On Thursday evening, occupation forces stormed several citizens' homes and injured others in the Al-Jalazoun refugee camp, north of Ramallah, sparking protests. Media sources said that soldiers invaded the outskirts of the camp, positioned …
(2024-07-18). Save Gaza from Israel's 'lunatic prime minister,' Palestine envoy urges UN. presstv.ir The Palestinian envoy to the UN urges the world body to protect the Gaza Strip from the Israeli regime's "lunatic prime minister."
(2024-07-18). Forget equality: The Haredi draft is about guns and butter. haaretz.com Israel's army sees Haredi soldiers filling a manpower shortage. The Finance Ministry wants a draft that benefits the economy…
(2024-07-18). SAWA Foundation faces surge in crisis calls amid Gaza war. newarab.com 
More than nine months after Israeli armed forces escalated their attacks on Gaza, the impacts have been catastrophic. Beyond the visible destruction, the region suffers from The
(2024-07-18). What the draft Democratic 2024 platform says on Israel, Gaza, antisemitism and Iran. haaretz.com The Democratic blueprint has an entire subsection dedicated to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, including stressing Biden's commitment to a lasting cease-fire deal that "secures the return of all hostages." It is effectively an endorsement for the status quo regarding U.S.-Israel ties, ignoring pleas from progressives to hold Israel to greater account…
(2024-07-18). Israeli army reduces hours at West Bank checkpoint, local Palestinians struggle to obtain water. haaretz.com Shepherding communities in the northern West Bank rely on water tanks from adjacent towns, but access via checkpoints are down to four hours a day. 'If it stays closed for two days, I don't know how we'll live,' says one local Palestinian…
(2024-07-18). Israel's West Bank policy is dooming two-state solution. newarab.com 
Violence and arrests have soared in the Israeli-occupied territory since the Through administrativ…
(2024-07-18). Israeli Soldiers Abduct Six Palestinians In Hebron. imemc.org 
On Thursday dawn, Israeli soldiers abducted six Palestinians from their homes in several parts of the Hebron governorate, in the occupied West Bank's southern part. Media sources said the soldiers invaded and ransacked many homes in several parts of the governorate, interrogated several Palestinians while inspecting their ID cards, and abducted six. The sources said …
(2024-07-18). Bethlehem: Army Abducts Two Palestinians, Including a Child With Disabilities. imemc.org 
At dawn Thursday, Israeli forces abducted two Palestinians, including a child with disabilities, and assaulted a citizen in the southern West Bank governorate of Bethlehem. Media sources said that occupation forces invaded the city of Bethlehem and abducted the young man, Mohammad Munir Saeed Hanash, 29, from the city. During the military incursion, soldiers assaulted …
(2024-07-18). West wants to eradicate Palestinians. presstv.ir EU foreign policy Chief Josep Borrell expresses his "utter dismay" at the plight facing Palestinians, but again stops short of indicating any sanction against the Israeli regime.
(2024-07-18). 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.
(2024-07-18). J.D. Vance Slams Biden's Support for Iraq War But Pushes Hawkish Policies. truthout.org We continue to look at the record of Donald Trump's vice-presidential running mate, Senator J.D. Vance, with a focus on his foreign policy actions, with Matt Duss of the Center for International Policy, former adviser to Senator Bernie Sanders. Vance is "very aligned with Trump," says Duss, such as in his support of the Abraham Accords, the Arab-Israeli normalization deal signed under the Trump… |
(2024-07-18). Torture, hunger, humiliation: Freed Palestinians recount Israeli jail conditions. presstv.ir The Palestine Red Crescent Society (PRCS) has treated 13 people, including an elderly woman, who were released at the Kissufim checkpoint in central Gaza.
(2024-07-18). At Temple Mount, Ben-Gvir threatens hostage deal, warns Netanyahu not to reach Gaza truce. haaretz.com Ben-Gvir's visit to Jerusalem's holiest site drew criticism from both the Jordanian foreign ministry, and from a fellow Israeli government minister who decried the far-right minister's actions as 'provocations'…
(2024-07-18). 'Shameful' BBC story on Israel's killing of disabled man revised. newarab.com 
A BBC report published on Tuesday on the killing of a The
(2024-07-18). Biden administration sent Iran warning about nuclear programme. newarab.com 
US President The warning was sent to Tehran last month highlighting US-Israeli knowledge of new research activities by Iranian scientists which could indicate steps are being taken towards nuclear weapons, Axios reported on Wednesday. | US and Israeli offi…
(2024-07-18). Israel's Defense Chief Gallant okays army to send 1,000 draft orders to ultra-Orthodox men on Sunday. haaretz.com Defense Minister Yoav Gallant instructed that the 6,000 orders expected to go out will be delivered in three rounds. Prominent Haredi leaders called on yeshiva students to not answer to any draft notice as long as there is no law that settles their status…
(2024-07-18). Updated: Army Abducts Two Sisters, Shoots a Young Man, Near Nablus. imemc.org 
Israeli forces abducted two Palestinian sisters on Thursday, and shot a young man on Wednesday, in the northern West Bank governorate of Nablus. Updated at 9: 08 am July 18, 2024 — Media sources said that before dawn Thursday, occupation forces invaded the village of Tal, southwest of the city, and abducted the sisters, Aya and …
(2024-07-18). Maale Gilboa: Pioneering Israel's Renewable Energy Future. devdiscourse.com Maale Gilboa, a remote kibbutz on a rocky hilltop in northern Israel, is an unlikely site for pioneering Israel's renewable energy future.
(2024-07-18). Army Abducts a Palestinian Woman, Shoots a Young Man, Near Nablus. imemc.org Israeli forces abducted a Palestinian young woman on Thursday, and shot a young man on Wednesday, in the northern West Bank governorate of Nablus. Media sources said that before dawn Thursday, occupation forces invaded the village of Tal, southwest of the city, and abducted an unidentified young woman. Sources added that a large army force …
(2024-07-18). Palestinian factions join Hamas to condemn HRW's 'Israel bias'. newarab.com 
(2024-07-18). Israel Has Weaponized Starvation as A Means of War, Iran's Caretaker FM Says. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran's caretaker foreign minister condemned the Israeli regime's continued aggression on Gaza despite global condemnation of the genocidal war, saying the regime has used starvation as a means of war in Gaza.
(2024-07-18). Israeli airstrike destroys UN school sheltering displaced Palestinians. presstv.ir An Israeli airstrike has destroyed a UN school building housing displaced Palestinians.
(2024-07-18). 'An almost daily occurrence': UN says Israel keeps attacking Gaza schools. presstv.ir Commissioner-General of UNRWA Lazzarini says Israel has attacked at least eight schools in the last 10 days.
(2024-07-18). Israel prison 'incommunicado' detention of Palestinians must end. newarab.com 
Amnesty International on Thursday called on Israel to end the "Israeli authorities must end their indefinite incommunicado detention of Palestinians from the occupied Gaza Strip, without charge or trial … (which is) in flagrant violation of international law," the rights group said statement. | Amnes…
(2024-07-18). 81 Palestinians killed in 24 hours as Israeli strikes target UN school shelters amid Gaza crisis. nationofchange.org The Nuseirat strike, which killed 23 Palestinians on Tuesday, was at least the eighth Israeli attack on a school shelter in the last ten days.
(2024-07-18). Torture, hunger, humiliation: Freed Palestinians recount Israeli jail conditions. presstv.ir The Palestine Red Crescent Society (PRCS) has treated 13 people, including an elderly woman, who were released at the Kissufim checkpoint in central Gaza.
(2024-07-18). US hits former Israeli military sergeant with visa restrictions. newarab.com 
The State Department on Wednesday barred a former Washington also imposed visa restrictions on a group of people involved in actions undermining peace, security and stability in the
(2024-07-18). Revealed: America's Secret Special Forces Flights to Israel from UK Base on Cyprus. globalresearch.ca
(2024-07-18). Israeli Knesset Advances Bill To Lower Cost of Living Through EU Product Imports. themedialine.org 
(2024-07-18). 'Reprehensible': UN slams Israeli spokesman's comments on UNRWA chief. aljazeera.com Israeli government official calling Phillipe Lazzarini a 'terrorist sympathiser' also puts his safety at risk, UN says.
(2024-07-18). Day 286: Israeli Forces Continue Bombing of Civilians in Refugee Camps. imemc.org 
On Thursday, July 18th, day 286 of the Israeli assault on the entire civilian population of the Gaza Strip, Israeli bombardment continued in the pre-dawn hours. Seven civilians were killed and several others were injured, on Thursday morning, as a result of the Israeli occupation forces' shelling of the central Gaza Strip. Medical sources reported …
(2024-07-18). How German academia contributes to surveillance of Palestinians. newarab.com 
[This piece is part of an investigative section called "For the Record". The New Arab believes that public interest comes first and that publishing research findings, even if not conclusive, can inform future investigative efforts]. | The Max Planck Society (MPS) is Germany's "most
(2024-07-18). Israel's largest land grab since Oslo sparks annexation fears. newarab.com 
Israel has approved the The declaration of 12.7 square kilometres (almost 5 miles) of the According to…
(2024-07-18). Israel says Hamas still capable of bombing Tel Aviv, al-Quds. presstv.ir The Israeli military says the Palestinian resistance movement can still strike Tel Aviv and the occupied Jerusalem al-Quds.
(2024-07-18). Israel says Hamas still capable of bombing Tel Aviv, al-Quds. presstv.ir The Israeli military says the Palestinian resistance movement can still strike Tel Aviv and the occupied Jerusalem al-Quds.
(2024-07-18). Saudi activist held in Bulgaria announces hunger strike. newarab.com 
"I began an open-ended hunger strike on July 5 in protest of the Bulgarian authorities' violation of my human rights, European laws, and international treaties," Abd al-Rahman al-Khalidi told AFP. | He was speaking by phone from the detention centre in Sofia where he has been held for nearly three years. | He called on Bulgarian authorities to "immediately and unconditionally release" him. | "I will contin…
(2024-07-18). What to do about the Taliban's gender apartheid. newarab.com 
For three years now, since the Taliban's return to power, girls in Afghanistan have been unable to attend secondary school. They are in desperate need of a basic education, yet their rights have been systematically curtailed under the Taliban's regime of "gender apartheid". | Although a recent United Nations
(2024-07-18). Are abused migrant workers the dirty secret of Paris Olympics. newarab.com 
As France prepares to host the However, behind these awe-inspiring structures, constructed with remarkable speed, lies the untold story of hundreds of illegal immigrants. | Their undocumented and unprotected labour is the foundation of this monumental project. | These men toil for less than the legal minimum wage, their sweat and sacrifices hidden behi…
(2024-07-18). Egypt will halt summer load-shedding power cuts Sunday: PM. newarab.com 
The North African country
(2024-07-18). Bystander killed as armed groups clash in Libya seaside town. newarab.com 
Armed groups clashed in a seaside town outside the Libyan capital late Tuesday, killing a woman bystander and sowing panic among beachgoers, emergency services and media reports said. | "The woman died after being hit in the head" by a stray bullet, emergency services spokesman Oussama Ali told Al-Ahrar television. | Libyan media reported that the clashes broke out after fighters of o…
(2024-07-18). Australia senator in hot water over 'Hamas' chocolate headband. newarab.com 
The senator, who serves as an Independent for Victoria state, posted the selfie on X on Tuesday but deleted it soon after receiving comments comparing the headband to the Hamas flag. | Thorpe, who…
(2024-07-18). Six political detainees die in Egyptian prisons in one week. newarab.com 
The death of six detainees in The Egyptian Network for Human Rights (ENHR) reported that the six political prisoners died in a detention centre in the Sharqia governorate while tens of thousands of other detainees enter their 12th year behind bars. | One of the prisoners was identified as Mohamed Farouk Hussein, 49, who was reportedly suffering from health issue…
(2024-07-18). Is Sudan's army on the verge of collapse. newarab.com 
(2024-07-18). Hamas denounces HRW 'biased' report on 7 Oct. events. newarab.com 
A report published by Human Rights Watch on Wednesday has been slammed as "biased" by Hamas, which was accused by the US-based rights group of committing "war crimes" during the In a statement on Wednesday,
(2024-07-18). Civilian killed by Turkish airstrike in Iraqi Kurdistan's Duhok. newarab.com 
A Kurdish civilian was killed by a Turkish airstrike early on Thursday while the situation in Duhok province is
(2024-07-18). Libya, EU seek cooperation to end irregular migration. newarab.com 
(2024-07-18). Oil slick off Yemen after Houthi tanker attack: charity. newarab.com 
An oil slick stretching nearly the length of Yemen's Satellite imagery from the European Space Agency showed the slick on Tuesday near the location of the The apparent slick, measuring 220 kilometres…
(2024-07-18). WHO warns of rising attacks on Sudan hospitals. newarab.com 
Hospitals and other healthcare facilities in war-torn Since the start of the
(2024-07-18). The dark side of tech for gender inequality in the Middle East. newarab.com 
Disturbing What's more, technology-facilitated gender-based violence is shrinking the space where women can be online and have a voice, and even excluding them from public life. | "We thought at…
(2024-07-18). President Biden tests positive for Covid, fueling health worries. newarab.com 
The
(2024-07-18). Namesake: Imagining Islam's female warrior guiding today's women. newarab.com 
Palestinian-British researcher and writer
(2024-07-18). UK foreign secretary says he has common ground with JD Vance. newarab.com 
UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy said on Thursday that he has common ground with Donald Trump's vice presidential running mate as the Republican Party convention enters its final day in the US. | Lammy speaking in Oxfordshire at a summit with European political leaders told the BBC that he had met Vance on several occasions. | "We…
(2024-07-18). Egypt remains silent about Bob Menendez's bribery conviction. newarab.com 
(2024-07-18). Inter Milan sparks debate with Mehdi Taremi 'Persian Gulf' video. newarab.com 
(2024-07-18). New Labour government's priorities set out in King's Speech. newarab.com 
(2024-07-18). Tunisia's opposition say democratic elections are 'impossible'. newarab.com 
(2024-07-18). Oman Shia mosque attackers were Omani citizens, police say. newarab.com 
The three gunmen who shot and The
(2024-07-18). Morocco jails seven in sex abuse case against French tycoon. newarab.com 
A court in the northern Moroccan city of
(2024-07-18). Gulf states condemn rare Oman attack claimed by IS group. newarab.com 
Monday's shooting killed at least six people – four Pakistanis, an Indian and an Omani police officer – and wounded 28, police said. | It was the first known operation claimed by the Islamic State (IS) group in the sultanate w…
(2024-07-18). You can compete in 24 Olympics as a hijabi, unless you're French. newarab.com 
Activists and sports fans have criticised The decision to ban French athletes from wearing a headscarf during the competition was announced in September and was quickly denounced by the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, who said no one should dictate what women should or should not wear. | However, the debate has reignited online with the games just days away, with many people slamming the de…
(2024-07-18). On day 3 of RNC, Trump, Vance focus on Americans 'left behind'. newarab.com 
If there was one theme on the third day of the After reconfirming that he was accepting the role as
(2024-07-18). Tunisia urges Europe to increase assistance to tackle migration crisis. newarab.com 
Tunisia's prime minister urged European countries on Wednesday to increase financial assistance to his country and others to help tackle the flow of Tunisia has faced protests by local residents and extra financial costs over migrants arriving from other countries in the hope of
(2024-07-18). Bars across Milwaukee host Republican convention watch parties. newarab.com 
At the On Tuesday night, across the street from the convention venue Fiserv Forum, where some of the country's top Gregory Rice, a delegate from Rhode Island,…
(2024-07-18). Food critic rejects invite from Saudi Arabia over 'whitewashing'. newarab.com 
Prominent British food critic and journalist Jay Rayner said he had declined an invitation to write a culinary guide for Writing on social media platform X, the well-known critic who has been published in the Guardian and also worked for the BBC, Channel4 and The Observer, hit out at the kingdom, citing a number of reasons. | ".
(2024-07-18). António Guterres names new head for UNAMI. newarab.com 
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres announced Monday the At Baghdad's request, the UN Security Council decided unanimously at the end of May t…
(2024-07-18). Syrian prison official with abuse allegations arrested in US. newarab.com 
A former US Department of Homeland Security agents took Samir Ousman al-Sheikh into custody last week at Los Angeles International Airport, said agency spokesperson Greg Hoegn…
(2024-07-18). Nine rescued, one dead after oil tanker capsizes off Oman. newarab.com 
Search teams on Wednesday rescued nine crew members and recovered one body from an The Comorian-flagged MV Prestige Falcon overturned and sank in the Arabian Sea late on Monday night with 13
(2024-07-18). What the EU's new parliament means for the Middle East. newarab.com 
The results of the When set against the expectations that dominated the weeks before the vote, the performance of the far-right was underwhelming. But compared to the last elections in 2019, the far-right made great advances. | The radical right, organised into two different groups in the European Parliament,
(2024-07-18). The rise and fall of Syrian business tycoon Baraa Katerji. newarab.com 
(2024-07-18). Japan-PH Military Pact Is Another Step in US Imperialism's March Towards War. orinocotribune.com By National Democratic Front of the Philippines — Jul 8, 2024 | The recently signed Japan-Philippines Reciprocal Access Agreement (RAA) betrays the victims of Japanese war crimes against the Filipino people during World War II and dangerously positions the country on the front lines of war . By allowing the deployment of Japanese soldiers on Philippine soil for so-called joint military exercises, the Marcos Jr. and Kishida administrations are shameless puppets in the elaborate war preparations orchestrated by the US in its march toward an armed confrontation with China. | The RAA with Japan comes at the heel…
(2024-07-18). The US Seeks To Recover Regional Control With NATO Office in Jordan, Says Dr. Issam Khawaja. orinocotribune.com
(2024-07-18). Venezuela: Edmundo González's Candidacy in Jeopardy Due to Health Issues. orinocotribune.com
(2024-07-18). First Flight of Great Mission Return to the Homeland Arrives in Venezuela. orinocotribune.com A total of 261 Venezuelans arrived in Venezuela from Mexico on the first flight of the Great Mission Return to the Homeland, as reported by Venezuela's Foreign Minister Yván Gil. | The Return to the Homeland program was recently elevated by President Nicolas Maduro to the category of "great mission." In addition, President Maduro announced the creation of a new deputy ministry in the Venezuelan Ministry for Foreign Affairs dedicated to the issues of Venezuelan migrants. | This Tuesday, July 16, minister Gil welcomed the returning Venezuelans with government officials such as the recently appointed vice minister f…
(2024-07-18). British Meddling in Macedonia Backfires, Exposing Coup Machinations. orinocotribune.com By Kit Klarenberg — Jun 14, 2024 | Charles Garrett, an apparent British intel agent, teamed up with a local prosecutor to wrongfully indict Macedonian public figures and topple the country's government. Everywhere Garrett goes in the region, coups seem to follow. | Western media demonstrated little interest when the anti-Western VMRO-DPMNE party achieved a
(2024-07-18). Music as a Tool of Resistance and Hope From Cuba to Palestine. orinocotribune.com 
Palestinian musician Clarissa Bitar in dialogue with Peoples Dispatch about their experience in Cuba and the role of music in the struggle for liberation | For Palestinian oud musician and composer Clarissa Bitar, art must be intrinsically linked to revolutionary struggle. The award winning musician and
(2024-07-18). Venezuela's Anti-Blockade Deputy Minister: Edmundo González Violates Electoral Law (+Electoral Observers). orinocotribune.com The Venezuelan deputy minister for anti-blockade policies, William Castillo, has condemned far-right presidential candidate Edmundo González's violations of Venezuelan electoral law by unilaterally inviting the far-right Popular Party of Spain to the upcoming Venezuelan presidential elections, scheduled for July 28. | "Edmundo González Urrutia, managed by Machado, violates the Venezuelan Electoral Law again," Castillo wrote via social media this Wednesday, July 17, "by unilaterally "inviting" his right-wing friends from the PP [Popular Party] of Spain to come to the presidential election without requesting the CN…
(2024-07-18). Corporate Coup Assassination Excerpt: Venezuela's Maduro on John Bolton's Plot To Kill Him. orinocotribune.com By Anya Parampil — Jul 16, 2024 | Following the attempt on President Donald Trump's life, Anya Parampil offers a detailed look back at the failed assassination of Venezuela's President, Nicolas Maduro, and Washington's role in the plot, in her new book, "Corporate Coup: Venezuela and the End of US Empire." | Editor's note: Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro
(2024-07-18). The Solution to Homelessness Is Housing. scheerpost.com 
(2024-07-18). AI Mass Surveillance at Paris Olympics. scheerpost.com 
Photo by By Anne Toomey McKenna / The 2024 Paris Olympics is drawing the eyes of the world as thousands of athletes and support personnel…
(2024-07-18). China Stops Arms Control Talks With the US Over Arms Sales to Taiwan. scheerpost.com
(2024-07-18). This Time There Were Multiple 'Zapruder' Films. scheerpost.com 
(2024-07-18). Supreme Court Affirms Platforms' First Amendment Right to Curate Speech. scheerpost.com 
(2024-07-18). Pepe Escobar and I Discuss International Reaction to Failed Assassination And a special Chat With Judge Napolitano. sonar21.com 
Before I delve into my chat with Pepe Escobar, I want to give you a heads up. I will be interviewing another old friend on Friday — J. Lawrence Cunningham aka Larry. Larry is a retired Secret Service agent who protected eight Presidents. But he is just not your run-of-the-mill retired guy. While with the Secret Service he was involved in setting up training protocols, including the physical fitness qualifications. Unfortunately, the current Secret Service abandoned those standards. For example, under Larry's protocol, an aspiring Secret Service agent had to run 1 Ω miles in 12 minutes. Today? Th…
(2024-07-18). In 1977, Oil Giant Predicted Climate Change Could Lead to Widespread Starvation. truthout.org A Marathon Oil Company magazine from 1977 predicted that rising temperatures caused by industrial activity could one day lead to "widespread starvation and other social and economic calamities," The Guardian reported on Thursday. The revelation comes as Big Oil faces a number of lawsuits for covering up its knowledge about climate change, propagating disinformation, and blocking a green… |
(2024-07-18). Reports: Biden Is Now "Receptive" to Dropping Out of Presidential Race. truthout.org Top-ranking Democrats in Congress have reportedly expressed concern regarding President Joe Biden's desire to remain the Democratic presidential nominee for 2024, telling him that his decision to stay in the race despite the public's worries regarding his mental acuity will hurt the party's chances in congressional contests. According to reporting from The Washington Post… |
(2024-07-18). Project 2025 Takes Aim at Medicare and Medicaid. truthout.org Conservatives have done the United States a huge favor by explaining in detail what they'll try to do if Donald Trump is reelected. Project 2025, a "presidential transition project" of the Heritage Foundation, helpfully lays out how a group of former Trump officials would like to transform the country into a right-wing dystopia where the rich thrive and the rest of us die aspiring to be rich. |
(2024-07-18). Biden Proposed a Rent Cap for Corporate Landlords. What's Next? truthout.org President Joe Biden made a splash this week by calling on Congress to revoke lucrative tax breaks from corporate landlords that raise the rent by 5 percent or more a year. Pitched as a stopgap measure to provide relief for tenants while more housing is built, Biden's proposal would temporarily establish national rent control for an estimated 20 million housing units over a two-year period. |
(2024-07-18). J.D. Vance RNC Speech Rewrites History, Downplays Anti-Abortion Views. truthout.org On Wednesday evening, Ohio Republican Sen. J.D. Vance addressed a crowd of Republicans at his party's national convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, giving his first formal speech as the vice presidential nominee running alongside former President Donald Trump. Noticeably — and perhaps strategically — absent from Vance's speech at the convention was any mention of his anti-abortion and… |
(2024-07-18). How Solidarity Falters Amid Repression and How We Can Do Better. truthout.org "This system was designed to do exactly what it is doing and has been doing: concentrating wealth and facilitating racial capitalism and colonialism and extraction," says author and activist Dean Spade. In this episode of "Movement Memos," Spade and host Kelly Hayes discuss some common traps that activists fall into when discussing repression, and how we can strengthen our practice of solidarity. |
(2024-07-18). A look behind British and French election turmoil. workers.org 
June 15 protest in Paris illustrates the deep anti-fascist popular sentiment sparked into action by the threat of a National Rally (formerly National Front) government. The following is a report issued on July 11 by the Coordination of Communist Nuclei in the Spanish State* giving its analysis of the legislative . . . |
(2024-07-18). On the Picket Line. workers.org 
Delaware doctors unionize Physicians from Christiana Hospital voted to unionize this month, becoming the first unit in Delaware of the Doctors Council. Wilmington Hospital and Middletown Freestanding Emergency Room are also seeking to be represented by the Doctors Council union. The Doctors Council originated in New York City in 1959 . . . |
(2024-07-18). The New York Times exaggerates. workers.org 
Food being sold on New York City's Lower East Side. New York City We were shocked when we read a full-page article in the July 10 New York Times with the headline "Mean Street in New York Is a Haven For Mayhem." For over 30 years, we have lived just . . . |
(2024-07-18). U.S. coercion over restricting chip trade with China should be resisted by others: FM. ecns.cn China has expressed the hope that relevant countries can "distinguish right from wrong" concerning the U.S. government's vicious containment and suppression of China's semiconductor sector.
(2024-07-18). CPC Central Committee adopts resolution on further deepening reform comprehensively. ecns.cn The 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) adopted a resolution on further deepening reform comprehensively to advance Chinese modernization at its third plenary session held here from Monday to Thursday.
(2024-07-18). Canadian foreign minister kicks off visit to China. ecns.cn Canadian Foreign Minister Melanie Joly kicked off a three-day visit to China on Thursday, Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian has announced.
(2024-07-18). Cell therapy offers hope for autoimmune diseases. ecns.cn A new type of therapy using healthy donor cells has shown significant promise in treating severe autoimmune diseases, according to research by Shanghai Changzheng Hospital.
(2024-07-18). Hong Kong Book Fair spotlights Beijing's literary treasures. ecns.cn This year's Hong Kong Book Fair, which has made Beijing the theme city for the first time, is showcasing nearly 10,000 high-quality books from the Chinese mainland through cultural communication activities.
(2024-07-18). 144-hour visa-free transit policy attracts more foreigners to China. ecns.cn Increasingly friendly tourist visa policies for foreigners have sparked a new wave of "China Travel" enthusiasm, with a rising number of foreigners sharing their experiences of visiting the country.
(2024-07-18). San Diego Zoo expands panda exhibit fourfold. ecns.cn The San Diego Zoo in the U.S. has expanded its panda exhibit fourfold, creating a lush and vibrant new home for giant pandas Yun Chuan and Xin Bao, veterinarian Ling Shanshan from the China Conservation and Research Center for Giant Pandas told China News Service on Wednesday.
(2024-07-18). Substantial reduction in policy rates may not solve China's current economic issues: expert. ecns.cn Recently, some online articles claiming China's central bank's hesitation to cut interest rates lead to high real interest rates have been opposed by an expert.
(2024-07-18). China's new high-speed railway link nears completion. ecns.cn The final leg of a new high-speed railway linking eastern China's Shandong province and Central China's Henan province will open on Thursday, reducing travel time dramatically by adding another major line linking central and eastern China.
(2024-07-18). 788 ancient Egypt artifacts shine at grand exhibition. ecns.cn The grand exhibition opened Wednesday in Shanghai, showcasing 788 pieces of ancient artifacts. Nearly 95 percent of the relics were exhibited for the first time worldwide.
(2024-07-18). Hong Kong Book Fair opens, with Beijing as theme city. ecns.cn Themed on"Film and Television Literature," this year's Hong Kong Book Fair, which has made Beijing the theme city for the first time, opened on Wednesday.
(2024-07-18). HKSAR leader to visit Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam. ecns.cn Hong Kong Special Administrative Region aims to enhance its role as a "super-connector" in the Belt and Road Initiative, said its Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu.
(2024-07-18). Full text: Communique of the Third Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China. ecns.cn
(2024-07-18). Insights | New Zealand business leader: Chinese EVs are helping New Zealand farmers. ecns.cn "I see through how Chinese technology is helping. It's making a difference in New Zealand already," noted Brett Raymond O'Riley, then chief executive of the Employers & Manufacturers Association.
(2024-07-18). Underground cave found on moon. ecns.cn Researchers have found evidence for a substantial underground cave on the moon that is accessible from the surface, making the spot a prime location to build a future lunar base.
(2024-07-18). Chinese Foreign Ministry's regular press conference on July 17, 2024. ecns.cn This year marks the 10th anniversary of President Xi Jinping's proposition of building a China-LAC community with a shared future.
(2024-07-18). China slams NATO as troublemaker at UNSC. ecns.cn China heavily criticized NATO and certain countries as troublemakers at the UN Security Council open debate on Tuesday local time after the U.S.-led military alliance accused China of being a "decisive enabler" of the Russia-Ukraine conflict earlier this month.
(2024-07-18). Colleges ease rules for switching majors. ecns.cn Several higher education institutions in China have announced that their students will be allowed to change majors without preconditions starting with the upcoming autumn semester.
(2024-07-18). Chinese scientists develop world's lightest solar-powered drone. ecns.cn Chinese scientists from Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics in Beijing have successfully developed the world's smallest and lightest solar-powered aerial vehicle – CoulombFly.
(2024-07-18). Beijing ports report surge in border crossings in first half of the year. ecns.cn Ports in Beijing recorded nearly 8.3 million border crossings in the first half of this year, a year-on-year increase of 1.85 times, according to the Beijing General Station of Entry and Exit Frontier Inspection.
(2024-07-18). Arms control consultations with U.S. halted. ecns.cn Beijing said on Wednesday it has decided to suspend discussions with Washington on holding a new round of arms control and nonproliferation consultations, and called on the latter to respect its core interests.
(2024-07-18). Unemployment rates for younger urban residents falling. ecns.cn The unemployment rates for 16- to 24-year-olds and 25- to 29-year-olds in urban areas, excluding students, have decreased for three consecutive months, according to figures released by the National Bureau of Statistics on Wednesday.
(2024-07-18). China, Greece jointly launch laboratory for digital heritage. ecns.cn China and Greece jointly launched a laboratory for digital heritage at an international symposium focusing on digital heritage conservation recently launched in Beijing.
(2024-07-18). China to impose reciprocal visa restrictions on U.S. officials involving sanctions on human rights issues. ecns.cn China will adopt reciprocal visa restrictions on the U.S. officials who concocted lies, pushed for sanctions against China and undermined China's interests in the name of human rights issues.
(2024-07-18). Friendships forged at Sino-U.S. youth festival. ecns.cn More than 200 young people from the U.S. attended the five-day festival, together with over 300 Chinese youths.
(2024-07-18). Ming Tombs to all be opened by 2030. ecns.cn All 13 tombs of the Ming Tombs Scenic Area will be opened to the public by 2030, according to the 2024 Ming Dynasty Culture Forum held during the weekend in Changping district in Beijing.
(2024-07-18). More heavy rain and heat on horizon. ecns.cn China's top observatory renewed alerts for rainstorms and high temperatures on Wednesday, forecasting heavy downpours and scorching heat across the country this week.
(2024-07-18). China-led initiatives gain momentum. ecns.cn A range of far-reaching solutions that have been offered by China to the world are pooling momentum and leading nations' efforts in advancing reform and development of the global governance system, leaders.
(2024-07-18). Paris mayor swims in Seine to prove water purity for Games. ecns.cn Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo swims in the Seine to demonstrate that the river is clean enough to host the outdoor swimming events at the Paris Olympics later this month in Paris, France July 17, 2024.
(2024-07-18). China's youth jobless rate falls as economy rebounds. ecns.cn China has seen a significant decrease in urban youth unemployment, fueled by an economic recovery and the expansion of new industry sectors, new figures showed.
(2024-07-18). Guilin launches probe into low-cost tour. ecns.cn Guilin authorities have announced a crackdown on travel agencies implicated in a recent online controversy involving a suspiciously cheap tour package.
(2024-07-18). Grand exhibition of ancient Egyptian artifacts to open at Shanghai Museum. ecns.cn The exhibition On Top of the Pyramid: The Civilization of Ancient Egypt will open to the public at the Shanghai Museum on Friday, marking a significant milestone in cultural exchange between China and Egypt.
(2024-07-18). Regulation to protect wild mushrooms in Yunnan. ecns.cn The Chuxiong Yi autonomous prefecture in Yunnan province has become the first region in China to implement a specific regulation for the protection and management of wild mushrooms.
(2024-07-18). Guangdong logs strong import growth in first half. ecns.cn Guangdong's imports of electromechanical and energy products maintained double-digit growth since the beginning of the year, indicating a strong economic rebound and high domestic demand.
(2024-07-18). Department store fire leads to death of 16 in Sichuan. ecns.cn A total of 16 people have been killed in a fire in the Jiuding Department Store in the Zigong High-Tech Zone in the city of Zigong, Sichuan province.
(2024-07-18). Guangzhou's Haizhu Bay Tunnel achieves major engineering milestone. ecns.cn The Guangzhou Haizhu Bay Tunnel project, a critical infrastructure initiative, achieved a significant milestone with the successful connection of its shield section.
(2024-07-18). Dutton's Quixotic Proposal: Nuclear Lunacy Down Under. asia-pacificresearch.com
(2024-07-18). End Austerity: A Global Report on Budget Cuts and Harmful Social Reforms in 2022-25. cadtm.org
(2024-07-18). Climate and environmental crisis: Sorcerer's apprentices at the World Bank and the IMF. cadtm.org
(2024-07-18). In Finland, the Left Alliance Just Trounced the Far Right. cadtm.org
(2024-07-18). Dark clouds over Europe with a few sunny patches. cadtm.org
(2024-07-18). France: Thanks to a massive mobilization of the Left the Far Right cannot control the government. cadtm.org
(2024-07-18). Structural Adjustment and the Washington Consensus Are Not Abandoned in 2000. cadtm.org
(2024-07-18). The conjuncture in the crisis. cadtm.org
(2024-07-18). France: Macron's gamble. cadtm.org
(2024-07-18). 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, (…) | – | /…
(2024-07-18). Haaretz Is Hamas Propaganda Now! IDF Ordered Hannibal Directive. globalresearch.ca
(2024-07-18). Rocco Schavone: Italy's Red Hot Cop in Ice Cold Murders. counterpunch.org 
The Brits have them, the French have them and so do the Swedes and the Poles. All Europeans have cop dramas and police procedurals that reflect their national identities, many of them on Netflix, PBS and Amazon and available for binge watching. I've watched a dozen or so of these shows and have come to
(2024-07-18). Trump and the Age of Victim-could. counterpunch.org 
First, it was a breaking-news headline. Loud bangs heard at Trump rally in Pennsylvania. Then, an explanatory update. Shots fired. Then, it was named. Assassination attempt. Sounds became actions, actions became intentions. Then, finally—but thanks to the internet, so quickly—the image: Trump being ushered off-stage by his security detail, a grimace across his face, a smack of red blood above his right ear, his fist raised in defiance.
(2024-07-18). Tragedy and Irony in America's Presidential Politics. counterpunch.org 
Weekends are often points for transitions. The past one certainly is proving so. One man, close to being eased out of the White House, hasn't appeared this presidential in months. Taking a superb opportunity to reunite the nation, his words are replete with authority and resolve. With his unlimited powers, he launches an intensive investigation.
(2024-07-18). A Small Town Union Leader on Building Vermont's Labor Movement for a New Generation. counterpunch.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
(2024-07-18). Why Humingbirds are in Rapid Decline. counterpunch.org 
In Native American lore, bees symbolize community; Celtic myths tell us bees are spirit messengers from the Otherworld. Around the world, butterflies evoke the promise of metamorphosis. And the sparkling, hovering hummingbirds, because they are impossibly tiny and fast and beautiful, are emblems of irrepressible life. The Aztecs believed hummingbirds, who are furious fighters, are
(2024-07-18). Surviving Trauma: Filipe Faria's Journey to Recovery from PTSD. counterpunch.org 
Filipe Faria, a humanitarian pilot, shares the traumatic event that led to his Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): "being taken hostage by child soldiers." We chat over Chinese food about his work flying humanitarian workers and goods around countries like the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda. Filipe just got recertified for his pilot's
(2024-07-18). High Court; No Integrity. counterpunch.org 
On June 10, 2024, Articles of Impeachment were introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives against Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito, by Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14), Vice Ranking Member of the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. Read the two Resolutions in the press release at this link: www.cnn.com/2021/09/13/politics/amy-cone… The two Resolutions were grounded in the two
(2024-07-18). The US Economy and the Fate of Minority Rule. counterpunch.org 
Recent polls show that the economy is still chosen by more voters than any other issue as the most important in this election. A recent Washington Post/Schar School survey shows this to be true also for the swing voters in the swing states — Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin — the people who
(2024-07-18). Democracy Now! 2024-07-18 Thursday. democracynow.org Headlines for July 18, 2024; Trump's VP Pick J.D. Vance Espouses Economic Populism But Will He Actually Be a Working-Class Ally?; J.D. Vance Criticizes Biden's Support for Iraq War in 2003 But Pushes Hawkish Policy on China & Iran; "More Radical Than MAGA"? Politico's Ian Ward on J.D. Vance & the Future of the Republican Party; "White Trash" Historian Nancy Isenberg on J.D. Vance, "Hillbilly Elegy" & Class in America; COVID Forces Biden Off Campaign Trail as Pressure Grows for Him to Step Aside | Headlines for July 18, 2024; Trump's VP Pick J.D. Vance Espo…
(2024-07-18). "White Trash" Historian Nancy Isenberg on J.D. Vance, "Hillbilly Elegy" & Class in America. democracynow.org 
American historian and the author of White Trash: The 400-Year Untold History of Class in America, Nancy Isenberg, calls Republican vice-presidential nominee J.D. Vance a peddler of the "self-made man myth." Isenberg criticizes Hilbilly Elegy, the memoir that propelled him to fame, as a deceptive way of selling this myth and the conservative politics it comes with. "Much of what his memoir says tells us nothing about real class conditions," Isenberg says, pointing to her own historical and sociological research on the rural poor in the United States.
(2024-07-18). "More Radical Than MAGA"? Politico's Ian Ward on J.D. Vance & the Future of the Republican Party. democracynow.org 
Politico reporter Ian Ward interviewed Ohio Senator J.D. Vance at length for a recent profile and joins us to discuss Vance's biography and ideology after he formally accepted the Republican vice-presidential nomination to run with Donald Trump, whom he once staunchly opposed.
(2024-07-18). Covid Forces Biden Off Campaign Trail as Pressure Grows for Him to Step Aside. democracynow.org 
The Democratic National Committee is moving ahead with a plan to virtually nominate Joe Biden ahead of the Democratic convention in Chicago despite growing calls for him to step aside and as a new Associated Press poll shows nearly two-thirds of Democrats want Biden to withdraw from the race following his disastrous debate with Donald Trump. Top Democrats including Nancy Pelosi and Chuck Schumer are reportedly privately lobbying for Biden to step aside. With Biden as the presidential candidate, "Democrats have a vanishingly thin chance of recapturing the House," says Chris Lehmann, who rejoins us to d…
(2024-07-18). Trump's VP Pick J.D. Vance Espouses Economic Populism But Will He Actually Be a Working Class Ally? democracynow.org 
After Ohio Senator J.D. Vance makes his nomination official as the Republican vice-presidential candidate in 2024, we spend the show looking at his record. We begin with a discussion on Vance's professed economic populism with independent journalist Zaid Jilani and The Nation's Chris Lehmann. Jilani argues Vance's pro-working class image is not only genuine, but that he may also hold enough sway to bring the Republican Party closer to the labor movement. "Big business does fear Vance to some extent," he says. Lehmann counters, "I don't see the Republican Party, at the end of…
(2024-07-18). Do not resuscitate protocols have become a form of eugenics. expose-news.com If you slap a 'Do Not Resuscitate' notice on a patient, with or without their permission, you are condemning them to death. Refusing treatment to patients solely because of their age or …
(2024-07-18). Governments are adapting to climate change, which is wrong; we should be adapting to our climate instead. expose-news.com In February, the UK government published a policy paper about the action the government is taking to adapt the UK to climate change. And last month the UK government was offering a …
(2024-07-18). Czechia data shows that Moderna covid injections are more deadly than Pfizer. expose-news.com Official government data obtained through a Freedom of Formation Act request from the Czech Republic shows that all-cause mortality Moderna's covid injection was higher than after Pfizer-BioNTech's injection by over 50%. This …
(2024-07-18). US President Joe Biden tests positive for COVID-19. geo.tv 
US President Joe Biden walks after deboarding from Air Force One, at Dover Air Force Base in Dover, Delaware, US, July 17, 2024. — ReutersJoe Biden contracts COVID-19, confirms Karine Jean-Pierre. She says Biden is returning to Delaware where he will self-isolate.Biden has just greeted…
(2024-07-18). Bangladesh students mourn classmates killed in job quota protests. geo.tv 
Anti-quota protesters march with Bangladeshi flags and sticks as they engage in a clash with Bangladesh Chhatra League, the student wing of the ruling party Bangladesh Awami League, at the University of Dhaka, in Dhaka, Bangladesh, July 16, 2024. — ReutersProtesting students demand…
(2024-07-18). Ex-CIA analyst accused of trading US secrets to S Korea for luxury goods, bags, fancy meals. geo.tv 
Sue Mi Terry, then director at Bower Group Asia, speaks during a panel at the Asia Society in New York, US, June 19, 2017. — ReutersSue Mi Terry, a former United States Central Intelligence Agency analyst, has been indicted by a New York grand jury for allegedly working as a spy for…
(2024-07-18). Why are Bangladeshi students protesting. geo.tv 
People run as police fire teargas during a coffin rally of anti-quota protesters at the University of Dhaka, in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on July 17, 2024. —Reuters
(2024-07-18). WATCH: Donald Trump's granddaughter Kai makes first political appearance. geo.tv 
Kai, daughter of Donald Trump Jr, speaks on Day 3 of the Republican National Convention , at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, US, July 17, 2024. — Reuters Kai Trump, eldest granddaughter of former United States president Donald Trump, stole the show as she made her…
(2024-07-18). Anti-quota protests: US urges Bangladesh to uphold right to peaceful demonstrations. geo.tv 
Anti-quota protesters hold placards during a demonstration on Dhaka University campus in Dhaka on July 16, 2024. — AFP
(2024-07-18). Biden signals possible withdrawal from 2024 elections amid pressure from Democrats. geo.tv 
US President Joe Biden delivers an address to the nation from the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC on July 14, 2024. — ReutersFollowing pressure from a top Democrat on Wednesday, President Joe Biden is all set to withdraw from his re-election bid in the forthcoming…
(2024-07-18). US President Joe Biden tests positive for COVID-19. geo.tv US President Joe Biden walks after deboarding from Air Force One, at Dover Air Force Base in Dover, Delaware, US, July 17, 2024. — ReutersJoe Biden contracts COVID-19, confirms Karine Jean-Pierre. She says Biden is returning to Delaware where he will self-isolate.Biden has just…
(2024-07-18). Saudi crown prince congratulates Iran's president-elect on election victory. geo.tv 
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is seen before the Formula One race in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia – December 5, 2021. Iran's President-elect Masoud Pezeshkian looks on during a gathering with his supporters at the shrine of Iran's late leader Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, in south of…
(2024-07-18). 'We are united to win', Trump running mate JD Vance to GOP Convention. geo.tv 
Republican Vice presidential nominee Senator JD Vance speaks on Day 3 of the Republican National Convention , at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S., July 17, 2024. — ReutersRepublican vice-presidential nominee and former US president Donald Trump's running mate…
(2024-07-18). Why are Bangladeshi students protesting. geo.tv People run as police fire teargas during a coffin rally of anti-quota protesters at the University of Dhaka, in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on July 17, 2024. —Reuters
(2024-07-18). Top Democrats Schumer, Pelosi ask Biden to quit re-election bid. geo.tv 
US President Joe Biden and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer greet guests during an event. — AFP/File WASHINGTON: Influential Democrats including US Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi have piled pressure on President Joe Biden to…
(2024-07-18). Mahathir Mohamad, Malaysia's 99-year-old ex-PM, hospitalised. geo.tv 
Former Malaysian prime minister Mahathir Mohamad can be seen in this undated image. — Reuters/FileMahathir Mohamad hospitalised since July 15 for coughing.Ex-PM to remain in hospital for few days, spokesperson says.He is being probed by Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission.Former…
(2024-07-18). Heatwave forces partial closure of Athens Acropolis. geo.tv 
Tourists walk past the Parthenon on Acropolis hill in Athens May 18, 2010. — ReutersGreece's most visited tourist site, the Athens Acropolis, will be closed during the hottest hours on Wednesday due to a severe heatwave.Authorities have announced that tourists will be unable to…
(2024-07-18). 'Brain Dead' and Dangerous, NATO Proceeds. globalresearch.ca
(2024-07-18). The Attempted Assassination of Donald Trump. Ron Unz. globalresearch.ca
(2024-07-18). Moderna COVID Vaccines More Deadly Than Pfizer's? Maybe, Analysis Shows. globalresearch.ca
(2024-07-18). Video: NATO Member States are under the Command of the Pentagon. NATO-Exit. Michel Chossudovsky. globalresearch.ca This interview was recorded a July 2, 2024. It was intended to be published prior to the NATO Summit. | Due to temporary technical problems the programme was not recorded in the Lux Media Studio. Our thanks to Lux Media for …
(2024-07-18). Ukraine's Neo-Nazi Government Is Supported by the International Community. Adolph Hitler is "The Torchbearer of Democracy" in Ukraine. globalresearch.ca
(2024-07-18). Zelensky Getting on Trump's Bad Side Half a Year Before His (Likely) Presidency. globalresearch.ca
(2024-07-18). IDF Ordered Hannibal Directive on October 7 to Prevent Hamas Taking Soldiers Captive. globalresearch.ca
(2024-07-18). Selected Articles: US Secret Service Director Cheatle's Statement Regarding Attempted Assassination of Donald Trump. Analysis. globalresearch.ca 
By The barn roofs are higher than the roof of the building from which Crooks fired. That at least one of …
(2024-07-18). Puzzling Features of Crooks Crime Scene. globalresearch.ca
(2024-07-18). Chair of Hong Kong press union Selina Cheng fired by Wall Street Journal. globalvoices.org 
Many media organizations are distancing themselves from journalist advocacyGlobal Voices Selina Cheng, chair of the Hong Kong Journalists Association, speaks to reporters after being fired from The Wall Street Journal, allegedly over her role in the press union, on July 17, 2024. Photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP. | This report was originally (2024-07-18). 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…
(2024-07-18). ICRC and European Union continue successful IHL training series. icrc.org
(2024-07-18). Gaza: Repeated mass casualty events put hospitals under severe strain. icrc.org
(2024-07-18). Launch of the Chinese Version of the Customary International Humanitarian Law Study. icrc.org
(2024-07-18). Colombia: Anatomy of a lockdown. icrc.org
(2024-07-18). Gaza: Civilians must be spared from impact of fighting. icrc.org
(2024-07-18). Afghanistan: Wheelchair basketball empowers people with disability. icrc.org
(2024-07-18). 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
(2024-07-18). ICRC office in Gaza surrounded by hundreds of displaced civilians, was damaged by nearby shelling. icrc.org
(2024-07-18). Adhering to Humanitarian Norms Paves Way to Peace. icrc.org — ICRC hosts "Adhering to Humanitarian Norms in Armed Conflicts" Panel at World Peace Forum…
(2024-07-18). O, Humanitarian coordination bodies, 1921- ongoing, 127 metres of shelf space. icrc.org
(2024-07-18). The Fundamental Principles of the Red Cross: Commentary. icrc.org
(2024-07-18). Bangladesh: 15th Henry Dunant Memorial Moot Court Competition 2024 — Call for Registration. icrc.org
(2024-07-18). Adhering to Humanitarian Norms Paves Way to Peace. icrc.org — ICRC hosts "Adhering to Humanitarian Norms in Armed Conflicts" Panel at World Peace Forum…
(2024-07-18). Georgia: Closure after 30 years as family receives remains of missing loved one, give a burial. icrc.org
(2024-07-18). Azerbaijan: Family receives remains of missing loved one, honours with a burial after 30 years. icrc.org
(2024-07-18). ICRC's response to missing and dead migrants along the US—Mexico border. icrc.org
(2024-07-18). In times of insecurity and conflict, states must work together to uphold and strengthen international humanitarian law. icrc.org
(2024-07-18). D, Delegations, 1921-ongoing, 356 metres of shelf space. icrc.org
(2024-07-18). 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.
(2024-07-18). Sudan: ICRC calls for greater access to deliver humanitarian aid as millions of people go without basics for survival. icrc.org
(2024-07-18). ICRC Director General's speech on the 120th anniversary ceremony of the RCSC. icrc.org
(2024-07-18). Nigeria: ICRC surgical team supports Maiduguri Hospital treating 41 wounded people after multiple blasts in Gwoza. icrc.org
(2024-07-18). Virtual Reality & Innovation. icrc.org
(2024-07-18). CHINA: First national inter-university moot court competition on International Humanitarian Law (IHL) held in Beijing. icrc.org
(2024-07-18). 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
(2024-07-18). Education programmes for young people. icrc.org
(2024-07-18). V, Various, 1840-ongoing, 552 metres of shelf space. icrc.org
(2024-07-18). In times of insecurity and conflict, states must work together to uphold and strengthen international humanitarian law. icrc.org
(2024-07-18). Guterres: Humanitarian Situation Is Gaza's Moral Stain On Us All. imemc.org 
UN Press Release: Humanitarian Situation in Gaza 'a Moral Stain on Us All', Secretary-General Tells Security Council, Stressing International Law Must Be Respected by All Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres' remarks, delivered by Chef de Cabinet Courtenay Rattray, to the Security Council open debate on the Middle East, in New York today: I am …
(2024-07-18). Tax 'Two-fers' That Raise Revenue and Encourage Good Corporate Behavior. inequality.org After the 2008 financial meltdown, the U.S. unemployment rate and median household income did not return to pre-crisis levels for many years. Since that national tragedy, Congress and regulators have taken some important steps to prevent such crises. But financial institutions still extract too much wealth from working families and funnel too much of that wealth …
(2024-07-18). Capitalist judgment, racist justice: Leonard Peltier denied freedom again. peoplesworld.org 
There is a saying that reverberated throughout Indian Country when Leonard Peltier was convicted in 1977: "If the government can't get the Indian they want, then they get the Indian they can." The same rank injustice that surrounded his imprisonment and condition then continues today. On July 2, the United States Parole Commission denied the …
(2024-07-18). UK-Turkey relations on course as first Starmer-Erdogan meeting goes well. middleeasteye.net 
UK-Turkey relations on course as first Starmer-Erdogan meeting goes well | Labour leader and new PM is expected to approach Turkey pragmatically, focusing on trade and security ties | | Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer shake hands as Ukraine's Pre…
(2024-07-18). Paris Olympics 2024: France targets people posing 'security threat' ahead of games. middleeasteye.net 
Paris Olympics 2024: France targets people posing 'security threat' ahead of games | Thousands of Muslims among those monitored as individuals placed under house arrest during Olympics | | French Gendarmes carry out security checks next to the Louvre Museum, closed to traffic as a security measure,…
(2024-07-18). UK: David Lammy responds to Republican VP pick JD Vance's 'Islamist' jibe. middleeasteye.net 
UK: David Lammy responds to Republican VP pick JD Vance's 'Islamist' jibe | Vance had said the UK could become the first 'Islamist' state with nuclear weapons under a Labour government | | British Foreign Secretary David Lammy speaks during a meeting with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken…
(2024-07-18). Dubai princess Sheikha Mahra 'announces divorce' from husband via Instagram. middleeasteye.net 
Dubai princess Sheikha Mahra 'announces divorce' from husband via Instagram | Princess Mahra bint Mohammed accuses spouse of being 'occupied with other companions' and deletes all traces of him from her social media | | Princess Mahra bint Mohammed bin Rashid al Maktoum pictured in Dubai, United Ara…
(2024-07-18). UK: Pro-Gaza independent candidates hit back over Labour claims of intimidation and abuse. middleeasteye.net 
UK: Pro-Gaza independent candidates hit back over Labour claims of intimidation and abuse | Pro-Palestinian independent candidates at the election have said claims by senior Labour figures aim to 'stifle democratic scrutiny' | | Former Mandela ally Andrew Feinstein stood as an independent ag…
(2024-07-18). Fragments from damaged life: Bertolt Brecht's Collages. mronline.org 
Every intellectual in exile is mutilated, wrote Theodor W. Adorno in California during World War II.
(2024-07-18). Capitalism kills: The case for ecosocialism. mronline.org 
To say capitalism kills is not hyperbole: it is simply incompatible with continuing life on Earth.
(2024-07-18). Between goals and the cups. mronline.org 
The Copa America and the Euro Cup are coming to an end and deserve a reflection, even if this is just a grain of sand in a wave that has moved multitudes on Planet Soccer.
(2024-07-18). Police violence, security breaches, and brawls mark the U.S.-hosted Copa America. mronline.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.
(2024-07-18). Muslim Constable 'accidentally' shot dead in UP's Aligarh, family demands probe. muslimmirror.com NEW DELHI : A police constable from Uttar Pradesh, Mohammad Yaqub, was fatally shot in the head when a bullet "accidentally" discharged from the jammed pistol of Sub-Inspector (SI) Rajeev Kumar during a raid in Aligarh district in the early hours of Wednesday. The raid was aimed at apprehending cow slaughter suspects, media reports reaching …
(2024-07-18). Muslim businessmen in Muzaffarnagar ordered to display their names prominently during Kanwar Yatra. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror Staff Authorities in Uttar Pradesh's Muzaffarnagar district have stirred controversy by directing dhabas, food stalls, and hotels along the Kanwar Yatra pilgrimage route to prominently display the names of their Muslim owners. This directive aims to prevent confusion among devotees participating in the annual Hindu pilgrimage, set to commence on July 22. …
(2024-07-18). UN chief urges renewed focus on political resolution to Gaza crisis. muslimmirror.com UNITED NATIONS : UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has urged a renewed emphasis on a political resolution to the persistent crisis in Gaza. "We must refocus on finding a political solution that will end the occupation and resolve the conflict in line with international law, and relevant United Nations resolutions," Courtenay Rattray, chef de cabinet of …
(2024-07-18). Muharram teaches not to compromise with injustice : Mamata Banerjee. muslimmirror.com Kolkata : Stating that Muharram teaches not to compromise with injustice, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday urged the people to follow the path of peace and prosperity. x.com/MamataOfficial/status/181339720751… "Holy Muharram teaches not to compromise with injustice. Let us all move forward on the path of peace and prosperity," Banerjee posted on X. …
(2024-07-18). Majority of Democrats urge Biden to withdraw amid mental fitness concerns and looming election deadlines. nationofchange.org This sentiment is particularly strong among younger voters, posing a significant challenge to Biden's campaign as crucial deadlines approach.
(2024-07-18). Biden to propose Supreme Court reforms: Ethics code and term limits amid public disapproval. nationofchange.org This move comes amid growing public discontent with the court and recent scandals involving justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito.
(2024-07-18). Majority of Democrats urge Biden to withdraw amid mental fitness concerns and looming election deadlinesÔøº. nationofchange.org This sentiment is particularly strong among younger voters, posing a significant challenge to Biden's campaign as crucial deadlines approach.
(2024-07-18). 'Disconnection crisis': Heatwaves and rising energy costs put low-income Americans at risk. nationofchange.org The report, released by EPC and NEADA, warns that many low-income people face the prospect of extreme heat inside their own homes.
(2024-07-18). Dear Democrats—change the message! Please! nationofchange.org Ideally this can be resolved by the Democrats engaging in focused strategic and tactical consideration with one over-riding goal: How to retain the White House and Senate and win back the House.
(2024-07-18). RNC Speakers Continue To Lie About Violent Crime Rising While Data Says Crime Has Done Nothing But Fall. newsone.com 
On day two of the RNC, speakers continued to dog whistle about crime rising in America without citing any statistical evidence that crime is, in fact, rising in America (Spoiler alert: the data says the opposite of what the GOP says, per usual.)…
(2024-07-18). 'Dear Future Wifey' Joins Urban One Podcast Network. newsone.com 
The "Dear Future Wifey" podcast, a renowned love and relationships platform boasting over half a million YouTube subscribers, has now found its home on the Urban One Podcast Network.
(2024-07-18). Hipster fascism is still fascism: Pronatalist runs for Pennsylvania legislature. peoplesworld.org 
PHILADELPHIA—In the small town of Audubon, Penn., a suburban community neighboring Philadelphia, lives the Collins family. Millionaire parents Simone and Malcolm Collins have seen a recent stint of national media attention due to their advocacy of pro-natalism and corporal parenting style. The couple are part of a growing movement obsessed with declining birthrates in advanced …
(2024-07-18). Memories of Abdias Nascimento, founder of Brazil's Black Experimental Theatre. peoplesworld.org 
Seated at a small round table at George & Harry's café in New Haven in the winter of 1969, I was reading and drinking hot tea with lemon when a picturesque couple entered. The woman, tall and slender, wrapped in scarves and sweaters, was complaining about the cold. My first impression of the man was …
(2024-07-18). AFL-CIO: Vance is 'a rubber stamp' for Trump's anti-worker agenda. peoplesworld.org 
MILWAUKEE —As far as workers are concerned, Donald Trump's chosen running mate on this fall's Republican ticket, Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance, "is nothing more than a rubber stamp" for Trump's anti-worker vision, performance and platform. The catch, the AFL-CIO said, is Vance, 39, portrays himself as a friend to workers—an image which is a lie. …
(2024-07-18). Exposing Trump record, Sen. Cory Booker says, "I know this guy" peoplesworld.org 
MILWAUKEE —A determined AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler warned workers and voters of the massive threat of the Donald Trump-commissioned Project 2025 at a Democratic-called "counter" press conference during the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee but as Shuler and others looked on, Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., stole the show. "We had four years of Donald Trump," …
(2024-07-18). Antisemitism in Vietnam? Viral video doesn't show whole story. peoplesworld.org 
HANOI—Last week, I was startled by a number of messages sent to me about a "viral antisemitic incident" in Vietnam. People shared the link to a video that claimed to show a Jewish family being chased out of a Hanoi café by a supposedly Jew-hating shop owner motivated by his solidarity with the Palestinian people. …
(2024-07-18). German police arrest nine people in operations against neo-Nazi party. plenglish.com Berlin, Jul 18 (Prensa Latina) German security forces arrested nine people on Thursday, during raids in Berlin and two other federal states on alleged followers of The Third Way neo-Nazi party.
(2024-07-18). Regional forum on breastfeeding begins in El Salvador. plenglish.com San Salvador, Jul 18 (Prensa Latina) The first Regional Forum on Breastfeeding: "The best start for life" began here with the presence of professionals from Central America, the Caribbean and other Latin American countries.
(2024-07-18). Russia does not rule out deploying nuclear missiles in response to US. plenglish.com Moscow, July 18 (Prensa Latina) Russia does not rule out deploying nuclear-capable missiles in response to the deployment of long-range missiles by the United States in Germany, Russian Vice Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov declared today.
(2024-07-18). Kenyan government and demonstrators on the verge of a clash. plenglish.com The mandate is indefinite and coincides with the publication by two opposition groups of a communiqué in which they reject any possibility of establishing a coalition with the government to face together the protests that have been shaking this East African country for weeks. | The opposition stance follows meetings between the coalitions OKA, President Ruto, and Azimio La Umoja, of his fierce rival Raila Odinga, who assures that the elections in which the president was elected were fraudulent, an allegation rejected by the Constitutional Court. | The police warning was issued a few hours before the beginning of…
(2024-07-18). Cuban FM congrats Kagame on re-election as Rwanda's president. plenglish.com Havana, Jul 18 (Prensa Latina) Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez on Thursday congratulated Rwandan President Paul Kagame on his re-election for a fourth five-year term leading that East African nation.
(2024-07-18). Corruption affects Uruguay's ruling party. plenglish.com Olivera had resigned on Wednesday from her seat and the PN, and was sentenced to six months in prison to be served on probation, after an agreement with the prosecution to shortened trial. | She was sentenced for usurpation of functions, after she approved the payment of overtime irregularly to officials of the Artigas City Hall. | Before, for the same crime, Mayor Pablo Caram, uncle of the former legislator, was sentenced to the same penalty. | The crime for which Olivera was charged does not include disqualification from holding public office as an accessory penalty, so it is not part of the agreed sentence.
(2024-07-18). Chilean president cancels participation in Olympic Games. plenglish.com Santiago, Chile, Jul 18 (Prensa Latina) Chilean President Gabriel Boric on Thursday announced the cancellation of his participation in the Olympic Games in Paris order to supervise the measures to confront crime personally.
(2024-07-18). Shortage of raw materials hinders food production in Cuba. plenglish.com Havana, Jul 18 (Prensa Latina) A shortage of domestic raw materials and difficulties in accessing imported inputs limit the efficient performance of the Ministry of Food Industry in Cuba, according to an official report released on Thursday.
(2024-07-18). Chilean communists call for national agreement against violence. plenglish.com Santiago, Chile, Jul 18 (Prensa Latina) The Communist Party of Chile (CPCh) called for the creation of a great national agreement to confront the country's insecurity and contain the negative effects of organized crime.
(2024-07-18). Haitian prime minister declares state of emergency. plenglish.com Conille informed that the decision was made in conjunction with the Presidential Transitional Council (CPT) and his government for the West and Artibonite departments. | On Wednesday night, the interim prime minister noted that security is one of the priorities of the CPT and of his ministerial team, since solving this problem would reduce the effects on the economy and on Haitian families. | Conille asked reporters to avoid reports revealing information on the modus operandi of the security forces. | Without speaking of a possible negotiation, Conille called on the gangs that sow terror to lay down their arms a…
(2024-07-18). Montreal Bangladeshi community supporting students anti-quotas protest. pressenza.com The Montreal Bangladeshi community organizes a rally on Park avenue on wednesday night to support families and friends in Bangladesh protesting against quotas on government jobs. Many people at the rally believe that the system aims to favor the children of supporters of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who has governed the country since 2009. They also denounced the violence against the protesters and the students. | For several days university students have been holding rallies across Bangladesh to protest against the system of reserving some public sector jobs for the relatives of war heroes, who fought for the c…
(2024-07-18). Montreal Bangladeshi community supporting students anti-quotas protest. pressenza.com The Montreal Bangladeshi community organizes a rally on Park avenue on wednesday night to support families and friends in Bangladesh protesting against quotas on government jobs. Many people at the rally believe that the system aims to favor the children of supporters of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who has governed the country since 2009. They also denounced the violence against the protesters and the students. | For several days university students have been holding rallies across Bangladesh to protest against the system of reserving some public sector jobs for the relatives of war heroes, who fought for the c…
(2024-07-18). A new industrial reconversion in Europe is coming? pressenza.com The European economy has been based in the last decade on the so-called 'alpine-Mediterranean diet'", whose main ingredients were the urban boom, tourism, export and domestic consumption. Said formula created excellent minimalist dishes, highly suggestive appearance but empty of culinary content and printed expiration date. | The European economy would be burdened by excessive energy dependence on oil and natural gas (around 60%), uncertainty in the tourism sector ( 10% of GDP ), over-pivoting over the automotive sector ( 7% of national GDP and 10% of exports)insufficient investment in R&D&I, a worrying fragmenta…
(2024-07-18). A Ukrainian journalist critical of the Zelensky regime comments on the latest actions of the illegitimate Ukrainian president. pressenza.com Zelensky rejects any peaceful solution to the conflict | Hungarian Prime Minister Orbán unexpectedly visited Kiev and suggested to Zelensky that he take the first step — a nationwide ceasefire — and start peace talks with Russia. | By Vasyl Muravitsky | Meanwhile, the US research centre Pew has published a poll of 35 countries to find out whether people trust Zelensky, and in 20 of those countries, people distrust Zelensky rather than trust him. Hungary came out on top, with 80% of Hungarians distrusting the Ukrainian president. Orbán's approach to bringing peace is not even a political one, but a roman…
(2024-07-18). A Ukrainian journalist critical of the Zelensky regime comments on the latest actions of the illegitimate Ukrainian president. pressenza.com Zelensky rejects any peaceful solution to the conflict | Hungarian Prime Minister Orbán unexpectedly visited Kiev and suggested to Zelensky that he take the first step — a nationwide ceasefire — and start peace talks with Russia. | By Vasyl Muravitsky | Meanwhile, the US research centre Pew has published a poll of 35 countries to find out whether people trust Zelensky, and in 20 of those countries, people distrust Zelensky rather than trust him. Hungary came out on top, with 80% of Hungarians distrusting the Ukrainian president. Orbán's approach to bringing peace is not even a political one, but a roman…
(2024-07-18). Quota Reform Protests in Bangladesh : A Call to End Violence Against Students. pressenza.com The quota reform protests began in 2018 but were quickly suppressed through harsh tactics. Recently, the movement has reemerged due to government indecision, rallying students from both private and public universities across the country. This resurgence reflects the deep connection people feel to the cause, as many find the demands reasonable. | By Md Biozid Jessorey | In recent years, no other protest has mobilized as many students. The widespread participation stems from the frustration of graduates who struggle to find jobs commensurate with their education. Compounding this issue are rampant corruption and ir…
(2024-07-18). 'Absolute failure': US shuts down controversial pier off Gaza's coast. presstv.ir The US military officially declares an end to the mission of its pier off the coast of Gaza.
(2024-07-18). At least 32 killed in Bangladesh as protesters torch state broadcaster. presstv.ir Bangladeshi students have set fire to the country's state broadcaster amid escalating clashes that have killed at least 32 people.
(2024-07-18). UN chief: Humanitarian situation in Gaza a moral stain on us all. presstv.ir Guterres delivered his comments in a statement read out by his chief of staff Courtenay Rattray.
(2024-07-18). Iran's president-elect, Saudi crown prince discuss closer cooperation. presstv.ir During a telephone conversation, the two sides placed a premium on closer cooperation.
(2024-07-18). 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.
(2024-07-18). 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.
(2024-07-18). 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.
(2024-07-18). Kenya bans protests against US-backed austerity imposed by IMF. presstv.ir The Kenyan government calls for an end to weeks of protests and police prohibit demonstrations in central Nairobi, citing infiltration by criminal gangs.
(2024-07-18). 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,…
(2024-07-18). 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.
(2024-07-18). 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.
(2024-07-18). 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.
(2024-07-18). 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.
(2024-07-18). UN chief: Humanitarian situation in Gaza a moral stain on us all. presstv.ir Guterres delivered his comments in a statement read out by his chief of staff Courtenay Rattray.
(2024-07-18). 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.
(2024-07-18). 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.
(2024-07-18). 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.
(2024-07-18). 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.
(2024-07-18). Germany halves Ukraine military aid as Trump's re-election odds rise. presstv.ir Donald Trump is against the war in Ukraine. He looks more likely to become the new president of the United States.
(2024-07-18). Iran's president-elect, Saudi crown prince discuss closer cooperation. presstv.ir During a telephone conversation, the two sides placed a premium on closer cooperation.
(2024-07-18). Hamas rejects HRW report citing 'lies and blatant bias'. presstv.ir The Palestinian resistance movement demanded that Human Rights Watch (HRW) withdraw its report and apologize.
(2024-07-18). Russian military vessels dock in Venezuela. presstv.ir Russian military vessels arrive in Venezuela shortly after visiting Cuba.
(2024-07-18). 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.
(2024-07-18). 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,…
(2024-07-18). 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.
(2024-07-18). Hamas rejects HRW report citing 'lies and blatant bias'. presstv.ir The Palestinian resistance movement demanded that Human Rights Watch (HRW) withdraw its report and apologize.
(2024-07-18). 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.
(2024-07-18). Russian military vessels dock in Venezuela. presstv.ir Russian military vessels arrive in Venezuela shortly after visiting Cuba.
(2024-07-18). Leñadores de Las Tunas por boleto a final cubana de béisbol. radiohc.cu Las Tunas, Cuba, 18 jul (PL).- Los Leñadores de las Tunas saldrán este jueves por la cuarta victoria en el playoffs ante los Alazanes de Granma en busca del boleto a la final de la Serie Nacional de Béisbol.
(2024-07-18). Dedican Festival de Teatro Experimental a Osvaldo Doimeadios. radiohc.cu La Habana, 18 jul (RHC) Dedicado a Osvaldo Doimeadiós, premio nacional del humor 2012, se inició en Santiago de Cuba la VII edición del Festival Internacional de Teatro Experimental "Desconectado a 969", cita extendida hasta el próximo 21 de julio.
(2024-07-18). Declaran Estado de Emergencia en Haití. radiohc.cu Puerto Príncipe, 18 julio (RHC) El primer ministro de transición de Haití, Garry Conille, decretó desde hoy el Estado de Emergencia de Seguridad en 14 municipios controlados por las pandillas…
(2024-07-18). Producción de alimentos en Cuba no ha logrado resultados esperados. radiohc.cu La Habana, 18 julio (RHC) Las medidas diseñadas para dinamizar la producción de alimentos en Cuba no han logrado los resultados esperados, conocieron hoy los diputados de la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular durante la presentación del informe sobre la más alta fiscalización al Ministerio de la Industria Alimentaria.
(2024-07-18). ONU celebra Día de Mandela por construir un mundo mejor. radiohc.cu La Habana, 18 jul (RHC) La celebración del Día Internacional de Nelson Mandela, establecido por las Naciones Unidas, insta hoy a construir un mundo mejor en coincidencia con el aniversario del nacimiento del líder africano.
(2024-07-18). Gradúa Universidad de Matanzas a más de mil 500 estudiantes. radiohc.cu Matanzas,18 julio (RHC) La Universidad de Matanzas (UM) gradúa hoy en la sala de eventos del hotel Meliá Internacional de Varadero a mil 510 estudiantes como parte del cierre del curso académico 2023-2024.
(2024-07-18). Presidente de Cuba participa en segunda jornada de debates parlamentarios. radiohc.cu La Habana, 18 julio (RHC) El presidente de Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel, participa hoy en la segunda jornada debates del tercer periodo ordinario de sesiones de la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular (parlamento).
(2024-07-18). Access to RSS feeds is rejected. reliefweb.int/rss.xml Your large amount of concurrent requests for RSS data causes problems. Use the API or contact ops@reliefweb.int…
(2024-07-18). Europe Is Getting Back… smoothiex12.blogspot.com
(2024-07-18). My Two Good Friends Talk… smoothiex12.blogspot.com
(2024-07-18). Stop the attack on the CFMEU: Solidarity with construction workers! socialist-alliance.org Socialist Alliance opposes the attacks on the CFMEU by the Albanese government and the corporate media.
(2024-07-18). Biden Faces Increased Pressure to End Campaign as Polls Reveal Unfavorable Outcomes. thealtworld.com Biden Faces Increased Pressure to End Campaign as Polls Reveal Unfavorable Outcomes. |
(2024-07-18). Lavrov Speaks at UNSC; Biden Holding on to Nomination; Incomprehensible Devastation in Gaza. thealtworld.com Russia has taken over the presidency of the Security Council for a month and the main topic of discussion is the search for a compromise in Ukraine. |
(2024-07-18). The Russian capital to host Festival of Latin American and Caribbean Culture. tvbrics.com 
Visitors will have an opportunity to deepen their knowledge of the region and get in touch with its flavour…
(2024-07-18). India adopts measures to reduce emission intensity up to 45% by 2030. tvbrics.com 
This will require significant research and innovation efforts…
(2024-07-18). Experts from 20 countries take part in the International Symposium on Cultural Heritage Conservation by Digitization in China. tvbrics.com 
According to experts, the development of technology creates new opportunities for the preservation of valuable exhibits…
(2024-07-18). Australian Labor Party holds state funeral for global Ukrainian fascist leader. wsws.org Hailed as a "charismatic leader" by Labor MP Bill Shorten, Stefan Romaniw dedicated his entire life to furthering the cause of the Ukrainian fascists who collaborated with the Nazis in World War II.
(2024-07-18). Ukraine War Day #876: Draft Dodger Udderly Resourceful. awfulavalanche.wordpress.com 
Dear Readers: | This story is slightly amusing, even though the underlying theme is not. It's about human resourcefulness, and how people will do just about anything to survive. |
(2024-07-18). Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 874. aljazeera.com As the war enters its 874th day, these are the main developments.
(2024-07-18). Ursula von der Leyen re-elected EU Commission president, bringing continuity to bloc. scmp.com The re-election ensures leadership continuity for the 27-nation bloc as it wrestles with crises ranging from the war in Ukraine to climate change, migration and housing shortages.
(2024-07-18). A Deeper Look Into Project 2025, Far-Right Political Funding and Propaganda. unicornriot.ninja 
(2024-07-18). Stalinist CPN-UML leader Sharma Oli sworn in as Nepal's prime minister. wsws.org Oli and the bourgeois Nepali Congress leader Sher Bahadur Deuba have agreed on a "power-sharing" deal to amend the country's constitution.
(2024-07-18). Five cops gun down homeless man in Milwaukee amid massive police presence for RNC. wsws.org Samual Sharpe, Jr., 43, was brutally shot and killed on Tuesday in Milwaukee in a hail of bullets fired by a five police officers from Columbus, Ohio who had been dispatched to the city for the Republican National Convention.
(2024-07-18). Interest rates should remain elevated, says IMF. wsws.org The latest IMF update called for "fiscal consolidation"—that is, cuts in spending.
(2024-07-18). The normalization of American-style fascism. wsws.org The corporate media treats the Republican National Convention, an unprecedented display of anti-immigrant bigotry, religious mania, and nationalistic frenzy, as though it were an ordinary political event.
(2024-07-18). Demand a new UAW election! Defend jobs against the UAW-management conspiracy through rank and file power! Expand the Stellantis Kokomo Rank-and-File Committee! wsws.org The latest revelations prove that Will Lehman and the IWA-RFC were right: that this was an illegitimate election.
(2024-07-18). German reactions to the attempted assassination of Trump: Nervousness, fascination with fascism and calls for rearmament. wsws.org The reaction of politicians and the media in Germany to the assassination attempt on the former US president and newly-nominated Republican candidate Donald Trump could be described, with Lenin's words, as "political reaction all down the line."
(2024-07-18). Democrats on North Carolina election board block Cornel West from appearing on presidential ballot. wsws.org In a party-line vote, the Democratic-controlled North Carolina election board voted against approving ballot access for Cornel West, despite the fact that petitioners for his campaign turned in over 3,200 more verified signatures than required.
(2024-07-18). "We are in Hell": Gaza resident speaks to WSWS. wsws.org Ghassan, who lives in a bomb-damaged house with dozens of people, described the desperate shortage of food, water and healthcare and the constant fear of bombings and drone attacks.
(2024-07-18). Kenya's Ruto bans protests as hundreds of thousands of teachers threaten to strike. wsws.org Tuesday's "total shutdown" protest saw three people shot dead and dozens injured. This adds to the 50 dead and 413 injured as they were shot, teargassed and water cannoned since the start of protests on June 18, according to the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights.
(2024-07-18). Democratic Senator Robert Menendez convicted of bribery, acting as a foreign agent. wsws.org Menendez accepted gold bars, a Mercedes-Benz convertible and more than $480,000 in cash in exchange for efforts to assist the Egyptian dictatorship and quash a federal criminal prosecution.
(2024-07-18). Workers Struggles: Europe, Middle East & Africa. wsws.org general strike in most cities in West Bank after weekend slaughter of Gazan Palestinians in so-called designated safe area of al-Mawasi and in a refugee camp west of Khan Younis by IDF; aviation workers at South African airports on indefinite strike over pay structure affecting baggage handling and ground services…
(2024-07-18). German reactions to the attempted assassination of Trump: Nervousness, fascination with fascism and calls for rearmament. wsws.org The reaction of politicians and the media in Germany to the assassination attempt on the former US president and newly-nominated Republican candidate Donald Trump could be described, with Lenin's words, as "political reaction all along the line."
(2024-07-18). Renewed massive police violence and media smears against Gaza protesters in Germany. wsws.org The brutal police actions are part of the intensified persecution of opponents of the war by the German state.
(2024-07-18). 17 July: Ensuring justice for victims at the ICC on International Criminal Justice Day. fidh.org
(2024-07-18). China, Russia eye stronger cross-border payments as sanctions create 'time bomb'. scmp.com China and Russia are studying the possibility of cooperation on the Bank of Russia's Mir payment system, according to Beijing's ambassador to Moscow.
(2024-07-18). 'Akin to terrorist attack': Asad Owaisi on Kolhapur Mosque vandalisation. ummid.com Asaduddin Owaisi, Member of Parliament and President of All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM), termed an incident similar to "terrorist attack" the vandalisation of mosque in Kolhapur district of Maharashtra Sunday.
(2024-07-18). SATIRE: Sweet Angel Kitty Babies Go Num Num Num On Mommy's Corpse. theonion.com 
MINNETONKA, MN—Telling reporters that the three little bois had sooooo much fun the last few days, police announced Thursday that a missing woman had been discovered after her two sweet angel kitty babies went num num num on her corpse. "At 10 a.m., investigators found the victim unresponsive and noted that her feline…
(2024-07-18). Video: Bangladesh police detain imam leading funeral prayers. aljazeera.com Video is said to show police detaining an imam during funeral prayers for students killed during demonstrations.
(2024-07-18). 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.
(2024-07-18). Russia warns EU chief's plans for new defence union signal confrontation. aljazeera.com Kremlin says proposal by Ursula von der Leyen shows Europe's 'militarisation'.
(2024-07-18). Why is Kenya's Ruto accusing the Ford Foundation of stoking protests? aljazeera.com President's accusation against the US organisation may be to deflect responsibility for his own actions, say analysts.
(2024-07-18). F-35s Set To Get Missile-Luring Expendable Active Decoys. twz.com 
An active expendable decoy, or AED capability has been tested on U.S.
(2024-07-18). Vance or Harris: Does a VP pick help win the US election? aljazeera.com Decades of research shows that VP picks rarely swing the vote – in key states or among vital demographics.
(2024-07-18). Samsung collaborates with K-Pop icons for new Galaxy brand anthem. ummid.com Samsung Electronics has collaborated with K-Pop icons TOMORROW X TOGETHER (TXT) for the new Galaxy brand anthem.
(2024-07-18). PROVISIONAL RESULTS: Rwanda's Kagame wins 99.18 percent of votes in presidential poll. independent.co.ug 
KIGALI, Rwanda | Xinhua | Rwanda's incumbent President Paul Kagame has been re-elected, winning 99.18 percent of the votes cast Monday in the presidential elections, according to provisional results released Thursday by the National Electoral Commission. Opposition candidate Frank Habineza of the Democratic Green Party of Rwanda and independent candidate Philippe Mpayimana received 0.50 percent …
(2024-07-18). God did not save Donald Trump. anabaptistworld.org I'm glad Donald Trump is alive, and I'm quite confident God is, too. But my understanding of Christian theology makes me certain that God did not save the former president from assassination. Nearly immediately after word of the shooting broke, pastors and politicians took to social media to thank God for saving Trump. "God protected …
(2024-07-18). Kololo Independence Grounds Unavailable for NUP Celebrations Due to Infrastructure Development — MoDVA. plusnews.ug 
The Ministry of Defense and Veteran Affairs (MoDVA) has noted that Kololo Independence Grounds will be unavailable for the National Unity Platform (NUP) celebrations due to ongoing infrastructure development. The NUP, led by Secretary General David Lewis Rubongoya, had formally requested permission from MoDVA to use Kololo Ceremonial Grounds for their upcoming anniversary event, marking …
(2024-07-18). Biden tests positive for COVID: What we know. aljazeera.com US President Joe Biden has tested positive for COVID-19 and has been forced to self-isolate.
(2024-07-18). Maha Direct 2nd-yr Engineering Admission 2024: Registration Starts. ummid.com The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell has released on its official website dse2024.mahacet.org.in the Notification and has simultaneously started online registration for Admission to Direct Second Year (DSE 2024) Full Time Under Graduate Course in Engineering and Technology (B.E. and B.Tech) for the year 2023-24 from Monday July 15, 2024.
(2024-07-18). Baba Culture: The India Story. ummid.com The present system where the poor are becoming poorer and rich are becoming richer needs to be substituted by Mahatma Gandhi's vision where the social policies are planned keeping the last person in the line in mind.
(2024-07-18). Lango Cultural Foundation elects new speaker. independent.co.ug 
Apac, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Lango Cultural Foundation (LCF) under the leadership of paramount chief (Won- Nyaci) Yosam Odur Ebii has elected Dr. Laury Lawrence Ocen, as its new speaker (Won-tok). Ocen, the chief (Awitong) of Okarowok Wibye-acel clan is currently serving Lango Cultural Foundation as a special advisor to Mzee Yosam Ebii. LCF's Prime …
(2024-07-18). 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.
(2024-07-18). A literary giant's fall: Alice Munro's Faustian trade-off. independentaustralia.net 
(2024-07-18). Sociology of the Olympics. fairobserver.com
(2024-07-18). European Parliament must defend democracy under threat. fidh.org
(2024-07-18). US initiative to produce semiconductors in Latin America announced by Antony Blinken. scmp.com The effort, intended to counter China, will expand chip manufacturing in Mexico, Costa Rica and Panama, and possibly other countries in the future.
(2024-07-18). 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.
(2024-07-18). The Heat: CPC third plenum. america.cgtn.com 
(2024-07-18). Trump's pick J.D. Vance takes stage protesting US jobs lost in China 'sweetheart deal'. scmp.com Vance tells Republican convention it's time to 'stop the Chinese Communist Party from building their middle class on the backs' of Americans.
(2024-07-18). Kevin Hart, 'Funny Girl,' Chinatown Summer Festival and more in this week's 'Things To Do'. whyy.org 
If forecasts hold, this weekend should be a cooler one, which will make walking around festivals much more pleasant. Tthe If you'd rather enjoy your weekend entertainment indoors,
(2024-07-18). Energy Density and Human DNA Will Determine Energy Future. wattsupwiththat.com Calls to abandon coal, oil and natural gas would have society regress by hundreds of years when it is human nature to move forward — even upward toward other worlds. It simply is not in our DNA to yield to such nonsense.
(2024-07-18). SATIRE: That Last Drink The One That Did It, Report Hungover Sources. theonion.com 
DUBUQUE, IA—Following a late night out with friends during which they visited a succession of local bars, hungover sources unanimously reported Thursday that the last drink they had was definitely the one that did it. "That tequila shot we took right at the end—that was our mistake," said a visibly hungover Pete…
(2024-07-18). SATIRE: Biden Told He Won Election As Aide Gently Closes His Eyes. theonion.com 
WASHINGTON—Kneeling beside him as he softly stirred, an aide reportedly told President Joe Biden on Thursday that he had won the election and then gently closed his eyes. "It's okay, Mr. President—all is well in the world, thanks to you," the White House staffer said as she attempted to fold the president's hands…
(2024-07-18). 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.
(2024-07-18). 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.
(2024-07-18). 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.
(2024-07-18). Colleges, HEIs unaware of Maharashtra govt's free education for girls scheme. ummid.com The colleges and Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in Maharashtra are unaware of the state government's scheme to provide free higher education to girl students.
(2024-07-18). Nine Rescued from Sinking Oil Tanker off Omani Coast. themedialine.org 
(2024-07-18). Private sector outlook is positive. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda's private sector continues to thrive despite higher utility, rent, material, and staff costs, according to the latest Stanbic Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI). The PMI dipped from 54.1 in May to 51.9 in June, indicating continued growth but at a slower pace. "The private sector in Uganda is showing remarkable …
(2024-07-18). 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.
(2024-07-18). Uganda and Norway reaffirm strong bilateral relations despite embassy closure. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ambassador of Norway Anne Kristin Hermansen has assured Uganda's Minister of Foreign Affairs Gen. Abubakher Jeje Odongo of continued cooperation despite the closure of the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Kampala. At a meeting today, both parties expressed appreciation for the strong relations cultivated over the years. Odongo praised Ambassador Hermansen …
(2024-07-18). 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.
(2024-07-18). 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.
(2024-07-18). Muslims in Tamil Nadu Police can sport beard: Madras High Court. ummid.com The Madras High Court ruled in support of a Muslim police constable who was punished for growing a beard in adherence to his religious belief.
(2024-07-18). Mayor Walsh Announces Next Round of Open Houses for Community Grid Vision Plan. urbancny.com 
Syracuse, N.Y. — Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh announced the City of Syracuse will host five neighborhood open houses to collect input on the Community Grid Vision Plan, a multi-decade look ahead at how Syracuse can maximize the positive impact of the Interstate 81 Viaduct Project on neighborhoods and mobility. The sessions will be held in Downtown Syracuse and in all four quadrants of the city during the month of August. These five sessions are in addition to open houses held in February. The sessions will be held at the following times and locations: The City introduced the Community Grid Vision Plan last Febr…
(2024-07-18). Diversity in Forms exhibition. independent.co.ug 
Three young artists explore diverse forms in their work in a multidisciplinary art show at AKA gallery ART | DOMINIC MUWANGUZI | The exhibition Diversity in Forms at AKA gallery is about how each of the three artists on showcase approaches their work. The works include paintings, sculptures and installation created around different themes of everyday …
(2024-07-18). Interdependence and summer salsa. anabaptistworld.org As a counterpoint to the nationalistic Independence Day celebration, I choose an interdependence theme each July for our Wild Church gathering. We live in a country where the "self-made" person is put on a pedestal and so much is about the individual. I think this has caused great harm and contributed to many of the …
(2024-07-18). Belarus: Three years after their arbitrary arrest, Viasna members must be immediately released. fidh.org On July 14, 2021, the Belarusian authorities detained Nobel Peace Prize Laureate and Viasna chairperson Ales Bialiatski, FIDH Vice President Valiantsin Stefanovic and Viasna lawyer Uladzimir Labkovich in an unprecedented raid against Belarusian civil society. Convicted on fabricated charges to heavy prison terms, to this day, the three human rights defenders remain unlawfully imprisoned, and are regularly subjected to severe harassment and ill-treatment. On the third anniversary of their (…) | – |
(2024-07-18). Singapore varsity announces 3rd Syed Ahmad Khan AMU Memorial Award. ummid.com The National University of Singapore (NUS) has announced its prestigious "Syed Ahmad Khan AMU Memorial Award" for the year 2024.
(2024-07-18). Suspected Taylor Swift stalker detained by German police ahead of concert in Gelsenkirchen. scmp.com The man was detained following tips from organisers of the event, police said in a statement. They said he previously made threats against the singer.
(2024-07-18). 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.
(2024-07-18). Three Hmar Militants Killed in Assam Police Gunfight. devdiscourse.com In a fierce gunfight on Tuesday, July 16, three Hmar militants were killed by police in the Cachar district of Assam. The encounter occurred in the Bhuban Hills area while the police were escorting the apprehended militants. Another group of militants began firing, leading to a deadly exchange.
(2024-07-18). Schumer, Pelosi ramp up pressure on Biden over 2024 election bid: Reports. aljazeera.com Reports come as Congressman Adam Schiff became the most prominent Democrat to publicly urge Biden to step aside.
(2024-07-18). Haiti's PM mobilises UN-backed Kenyan forces to reclaim capital from gangs. scmp.com Gangs control 80 per cent of Port-au-Prince, and they have been blamed for killing or injuring more than 1,500 people.
(2024-07-18). PS Geraldine Ssali arrested, charged over Cooperatives money. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Trade Ministry Permanent Secretary Geraldine Ssali has been arrested and transferred to the Anti-Corruption Court. She was charged with causing financial loss and conspiring with Members of Parliament to conspire to steal cooperatives' cash. Ssali appeared late before the Anti-Corruption Court in Kampala as the Prosecutors amended the …
(2024-07-18). France: As Olympics Approach, Human Rights in Spotlight. hrw.org Click to expand Image | The Olympic rings on the Eiffel Tower, June 7, 2024 in Paris. | © 2024 AP Photo/Aurelien Morissard | (Paris) — The Olympic and Paralympic Games in France should usher in reforms to ensure tolerance, nondiscrimination, and the defense of fundamental human rights, Human Rights Watch said today in a new guide published for reporters covering the Games. The Paris 2024 Summer Games will hold its opening ceremony on the Seine River on July 26, 2024. | Human Rights Watch Reporters' Guide for the 2024 Paris Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games…
(2024-07-18). Iran: Labor Activist Sentenced to Death. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Protesters hold a banner reading 'Stop execution in Iran' during a march in Parliament Square, London, September 16, 2023. | © 2023 Sipa via AP Images | (Beirut) — Iran's Revolutionary Court has sentenced a labor activist to death on a charge of "armed rebellion against the state," based on an allegation of membership in an opposition group, Human Rights Watch said today. The court on July 4, 2024, communicated the verdict against Sharifeh Mohammedi to her husband, Sirous Fathi, Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA) reported.HRANA reported on July 4, that intelligence a…
(2024-07-18). 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.
(2024-07-18). S Korea top court upholds right to state health benefits for gay couples. aljazeera.com Activists welcome ruling but systemic discrimination persists in country where gay marriage is not legally recognised.
(2024-07-18). 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.
(2024-07-18). Punjab Police Foil Target Killings, Bust Drug Racket in Major Operations. devdiscourse.com Punjab Police successfully averted potential target killings through an intelligence-based operation, arresting a member of the Babbar Khalsa International (BKI)-backed terror module, officials confirmed on Thursday. The Director General of Police (DGP) of Punjab announced on social media that the operation was a significant step in preventing targeted violence.
(2024-07-18). AP EAMCET Seat Allotment 2024: Direct Link to Check. ummid.com The Department of Technical Education on behalf of Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) said AP EAMCET 2024 Round 1 Seat Allotment result will be published today on the official website eapcet-sche.aptonline.in.
(2024-07-18). 'Used to dying' — memoir tells brutal history of East Timor. independentaustralia.net 
(2024-07-18). Kapelebyong District Offers Over 200 Acres To UPDF Brigade. plusnews.ug 
Kapelebyong district has allocated more than 200 acres of land to the Uganda Peoples Defence Forces (UPDF) for establishment of an army brigade in the district . The land in Amugit Village, Kapelebyong Sub County is located along the border with Napak district in Karamoja sub region. The decision to avail land for the army …
(2024-07-18). Yemen: UAE-Backed Group Seizes Women's Shelter. hrw.org Click to expand Image | The Yemen Women's Union office in Aden with a sign of the Southern Women's Union, along with the flag used by the Southern Transitional Council (formerly the flag of South Yemen), on the wall. | © 2024 Private…
(2024-07-18). SATIRE: Usha Vance Gently Corrects RNC Usher Attempting To Deport Her. theonion.com 
(2024-07-18). Human Prehistory and Galactic Discoveries. devdiscourse.com Scientists have discovered cut-marked fossil bones in Argentina, suggesting humans were in southern South America 21,000 years ago, much earlier than previously believed. The bones belonged to Neosclerocalyptus, an extinct armored plant-eating mammal from the glyptodont group.
(2024-07-18). Thailand: Killing of prominent human rights defender Roning Dolah. fidh.org
(2024-07-18). Rajasthan BJP Chief's Critique of Rahul Gandhi's Parliamentary Conduct. devdiscourse.com In an overt critique of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, Rajasthan BJP chief C P Joshi alleged that individuals who "consume beef" should not display images of Lord Shiva in Parliament.
(2024-07-18). New e-recruitment hub to ease costs for health workers in West Nile. independent.co.ug 
Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Health workers in the West Nile are sighing with relief and now have reason to smile following the commissioning of an electronic recruitment system hub for the sub region. The facility which is located at Arua Regional Referral Hospital Out Patients Department (OPD) in Arua city is equipped with six …
(2024-07-18). Bangladesh: Attacks and killings of peaceful student protesters strongly condemned. fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and Odhikar strongly condemn the violent attacks on peaceful participants in the student protests over government jobs quotas in Bangladesh. These attacks have resulted in the death of 13 people, including seven students, and the injuries to more than a thousand protesters. FIDH and Odhikar call on the authorities to immediately protect student protesters and allow them to exercise their right to freedom of peaceful assembly. (…) | – |
(2024-07-18). First suicide pod to be used 'soon' in Switzerland, assisted dying group says. scmp.com Pushing a button inside the space-age looking capsule replaces the oxygen inside with nitrogen, causing death by hypoxia.
(2024-07-18). 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?
(2024-07-18). MCC worker receives Canadian honor. anabaptistworld.org William (Bill) Janzen, former director of Mennonite Central Committee Canada's Ottawa Office, is being appointed to the Order of Canada in July in recognition of his contributions to government policy, refugee resettlement, citizenship, development aid and peacebuilding.
(2024-07-18). Democrats making a fresh push for Biden to reconsider running in runup to their own party convention. whyy.org Democrats worried about President Biden has insisted he is not backing down, adamant that he is the candidate who beat Republican
(2024-07-18). Shooting near Imam Ali mosque in Oman, 9 killed. ummid.com Nine people, including 3 shooters, have been killed in a shooting incident during Muharram mourning near a mosque in Wadi Al Kabir area of Oman's capital Muscat Tuesday, media reports said.
(2024-07-18). 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.
(2024-07-18). Pa. launches right-to-counsel program with hopes of reducing evictions. whyy.org
(2024-07-18). JD Vance hails Trump, outlines populist vision as he accepts VP spot at RNC. aljazeera.com Vice presidential candidate criticises Biden on support for free trade and overseas wars.
(2024-07-18). Video: Yemen rockslide narrowly misses houses. aljazeera.com Video shows a huge rockslide narrowly missing houses in a village in eastern Yemen.
(2024-07-18). China seeks space supremacy and to exploit it 'to our detriment': US intelligence head. scmp.com Beijing's advances in military applications cited as evidence of its plan to build 'important capabilities to deter or to compel behaviours'.
(2024-07-18). Cyprus Unveils Plans for New Major Naval Base. themedialine.org 
(2024-07-18). Vineyard Wind Turbine Failure: Incident Details, Regulatory Response, and Industry Implications. wattsupwiththat.com On July 13, 2024, an offshore wind turbine at the Vineyard Wind 1 project experienced a significant blade failure, leading to debris washing up on Nantucket's beaches and prompting a…
(2024-07-18). Does Trump want to eliminate affirmative action for minority businesses? Here's what we know. whyy.org What questions do you have about the 2024 elections? What major issues do you want candidates to address? Boosting the economy was the key issue during the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee this week. | Plans to reduce inflation, cut taxes, create good jobs, reviving American manufacturing and others were part of the national policy platform greenlit by the Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump. | But affirmative action for businesses isn't part of that plan, which some say leaves many minority communities behind. | The Republican National Committee didn't i…
(2024-07-18). Bangladesh cuts mobile internet as student protests over jobs intensify. aljazeera.com Police fire tear gas at students in Dhaka demonstrating against civil service hiring rules they call discriminatory.
(2024-07-18). Stegosaurus skeleton nicknamed Apex sells for record $44.6m. aljazeera.com Sotheby's sells fossil to anonymous American bidder, smashing prior auction record of $31.8m for tyrannosaurus rex Stan.
(2024-07-18). Hundreds attend vigil for Corey Comperatore, former fire chief killed at Trump rally in Pa. whyy.org Hundreds of people gathered Wednesday to remember the former fire chief shot and killed at a Outside Lernersville Speedway in Sarvar, Pennsylvania, where the vigil was being held for Corey Comperatore, a sign read: "Rest in Peace Corey, Thank You For Your Service," with the logo of his fire company. | On the rural road to the auto racing track — lined with cornfields, churche…
(2024-07-18). Cameroon First Daughter Calls for Decriminalization of Same-Sex Conduct. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A photo from the series "Visibilité Trans: De l'ombre à la lumière (Trans Visibility: From Shadow to Light" by Femmes Debout, Cameroun. | © 2023 Femmes Debout | On July 9, in an interview with a French newspaper about her relationship with another woman, Brenda Biya, 27, daughter of Cameroon's President Paul Biya, called for the decriminalization of consensual same-sex conduct in her country.Biya's coming out is courageous since Cameroon's penal code punishes same-sex conduct with up to five years' imprisonment and a fine of up to 200,000 CFA francs (US$330). Arbitrary arrests, ph…
(2024-07-18). Iran Vows Legal Action against Perpetrators of General Soleimani Assassination. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran's Caretaker Foreign Minister Ali Baqeri said the country will utilize all available domestic and international legal resources to bring those involved in the assassination of Lt. Gen. Qassem Soleimani to justice.
(2024-07-18). SATIRE: Judge Dismisses Trump Classified Documents Case. theonion.com 
Judge Aileen Cannon, the Florida judge overseeing Donald Trump's classified documents trial, dismissed the case on the grounds that the appointment of and funding for special counsel Jack Smith was illegal, flying in the face of previous court decisions reaching back to the Watergate era. What do you think?
(2024-07-18). Russia: Oleg Orlov's appeal rejected. fidh.org
(2024-07-18). Video: Trump's running mate JD Vance accepts nomination at RNC. aljazeera.com JD Vance officially accepted the party's nomination to be its candidate for vice president.
(2024-07-18). MRAI Urges for Duty-Free Aluminium Scrap Imports. devdiscourse.com The Material Recycling Association of India (MRAI) has called on the government to eliminate import duty on aluminium scrap in a bid to enhance sustainability within the industry.
(2024-07-18). Intel announces U.S. apprenticeship for manufacturing facility technicians. ummid.com Intel has announced its first U.S. registered apprenticeship program for manufacturing facility technicians in Arizona with a plan to train facility technician apprentices over the next five years.
(2024-07-18). Tenacious D comedy-rocker makes gag — prepare the gallows! independentaustralia.net 
(2024-07-18). Shogun and The Bear pile up nominations for TV's Emmy awards. scmp.com The last Emmys were held just six months ago, after strikes by Hollywood writers and actors prompted a delay in last year's ceremony.
(2024-07-18). NEMA Awards Stanbic Bank for environmental protection. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Stanbic Bank Uganda Limited has been recognized by the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) for its proactive efforts to promote environmental protection and preservation through the adoption of innovative technologies and implementation of afforestation initiatives. This was during the National Sustainability Awards 2024 at the Sheraton Kampala Hotel, held …
(2024-07-18). AI is powering the preservation of African languages. independent.co.ug 
Artificial Intelligence is beginning to have a profound impact on the documentation and analysis of indigenous languages, with Google Translate taking on a diversity of African languages and dialects. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | More African languages are finding their way to Google's online translation service, as the giant search engine integrates Artificial Intelligence to …
(2024-07-18). China steps up European brandy import probe with hearing, focuses on 'industrial damage'. scmp.com China holds an anti-dumping hearing as part of its investigation into imports of European brandy.
(2024-07-18). SATIRE: Sex Shop Has Gumball Machine. theonion.com 
(2024-07-18). Philippines Activists, Educators Convicted in Concerning Case. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Filipino incumbent legislator France Castro (R) and former legislator Satur Ocampo (L) join supporters to protest the guilty verdict in their child abuse court trial, during an rally outside the Commission on Human Rights in Quezon City, Manila, Philippines, July 15, 2024. | © 2024 ROLEX DELA PENA/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock…
(2024-07-18). New E-recruitment Hub To Ease Costs For Health Workers In West Nile. plusnews.ug 
Health workers in the West Nile are sighing with relief and now have reason to smile following the commissioning of an electronic recruitment system hub for the sub region. The facility which is located at Arua Regional Referral Hospital Out Patients Department (OPD) in Arua city is equipped with six computers, a printer and a …
(2024-07-18). Security measures in place for Opening of Parliament Address. sanews.gov.za Security measures in place for Opening of Parliament Address | The National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (NATJOINTS) is satisfied with the security measures that have been put in place for the Opening of Parliament Address (OPA) this evening. | "Just like many other major events that have taken place without disruptions nor incidents in the City of Cape Town this year alone, the NATJOINTS is confident that the OPA will take place in a safe and secure environment," spokesperson Brigadier Athlenda Mathe said. | The NATJOINTS is responsible for coordinating all security and law enforcement operations…
(2024-07-18). Chinese border crossers chase the American dream, with mixed success. scmp.com Months and years after their arrival, Chinese migrants seeking freedom find it, but economic opportunity remains elusive.
(2024-07-18). How tribal communities are powering India's Olympic hockey dreams. aljazeera.com 101 East meets the hockey players from India's tribal communities who are reviving the country's love for the sport.
(2024-07-18). Seattle Police Officer Fired After Insensitive Remarks Over Death of Indian Student. devdiscourse.com Seattle police officer Daniel Auderer has been terminated after his callous comments and laughter regarding the death of Jaahnavi Kandula, a 23-year-old Indian student, caused widespread public outrage.
(2024-07-18). Iran Determined to Promote Relations with Qatar: President-Elect. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Iranian president-elect said his upcoming administration will seriously continue the path of enhancing ties with Qatar.
(2024-07-18). Taiwan Monitors Escalated Chinese Military Activity in Taiwan Strait. devdiscourse.com Taiwan reported a significant uptick in Chinese military activity around the Taiwan Strait early Thursday. The island nation's Ministry of National Defence (MND) disclosed the presence of numerous Chinese aircraft and vessels near its territory.
(2024-07-18). New York councilwoman Susan Zhuang arrested for biting police chief at protest. scmp.com Zhuang who faces assault and other charges, allegdly left an impression of her teeth in the skin of the officer's arm.
(2024-07-18). Five Budongo Seed Secondary School Staff Arrested For Alleged Theft Of Computers. plusnews.ug 
Five staff of Budongo Seed secondary school in Nyantonzi sub county in Masindi district are in custody at the Masindi central police station for alleged theft of 16 computers. The suspects have been identified as; Danson Arinaitwe, Edando Yefune, Violet Sikujuwa, Clare Katuhairwe, all teachers at the school and Leonard Billen a guard of the …
(2024-07-18). Southern Delaware high school introduces new healthy vending machine for student athletes. whyy.org
(2024-07-18). Female Student Athletes Face Down Monumental Challenges in the Field. fairobserver.com My collegiate tennis journey started in April 2018. The head coach of the University of Missouri tennis team contacted me in Hungary, offering a scholarship and a spot on his team. It was a dream come true for a young tennis player like me. However, it was tough leaving my family and friends to start…
(2024-07-18). One dead, nine rescued off Oman's coast after oil tanker sinks. aljazeera.com Nine people rescued from 16-strong crew of Indian and Sri Lankan nationals as search ongoing for others.
(2024-07-18). In Kyrgyzstan, an 'unprecedented crackdown' on free press raises alarm. aljazeera.com As several laws threaten to criminalise their work, investigative reporters are fleeing the Central Asian nation.
(2024-07-18). 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.
(2024-07-18). Multiple failures, multiple investigations: Unraveling the attempted assassination of Donald Trump. whyy.org
(2024-07-18). Sports Round-Up: Major Headlines from the World of Sports. devdiscourse.com The world of sports experienced pivotal moments this week, with notable updates making headlines. Sacramento Kings' head coach Mike Brown secured a three-year contract extension worth $30 million. 'I love being in Sacramento and am excited for this next chapter,' Brown stated.
(2024-07-18). State House Investors Protection Unit (SHIPU) Lauded for Empowering Investors. plusnews.ug 
The State House Investors Protection Unit (SHIPU) has been commended for its efforts in empowering investors in Uganda. This commendation was made during a meeting between the Head of SHIPU, Col. Edith Nakalema, and officials from Uganda Baati Limited, led by the company's Chief Executive Officer, Mr. George Arodi. The meeting took place at SHIPU's …
(2024-07-18). Lake Victoria Logistics, Equity Bank Uganda to mark start of major oil facility today. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni will this afternoon officially launch the Lake Victoria Logistics facility, that will transform Uganda's fuel transportation and storage capabilities. "This ground breaking project on Lake Victoria will greatly enhance our nation's oil and gas sector, promising a brighter future for fuel transportation to Uganda," Equity Bank Uganda said …
(2024-07-18). What 4 things could make Joe Biden drop out of the White House race? scmp.com Despite pressure from his party, the US president insists he will run for re-election. Here are some clues to what could make him step aside.
(2024-07-18). UK Covid-19 inquiry finds government 'ill-prepared' for pandemic, failed its citizens. scmp.com The inquiry found an outdated 2011 pandemic strategy for flu wasn't flexible enough to adapt to a crisis nearly a decade later, and was abandoned almost immediately.
(2024-07-18). President Museveni Welcomes South Korean Business Delegation. plusnews.ug 
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Wednesday welcomed a delegation of business leaders from South Korea, led by Mr. Kwon Hurkkoo, Mr. Cho Shanghyu, and Mr. Kim Jinwook, all Directors of HINENI Ltd. The meeting took place at State House, Entebbe. HINENI Ltd, a company registered in Uganda with headquarters in Nakawuka, Entebbe Road, plans to …
(2024-07-18). China halts nuclear arms talks with US over Taiwan support. aljazeera.com Beijing said US weapons sales to Taiwan has 'compromised atmosphere' for continued talks on nuclear non-proliferation.
(2024-07-18). 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.
(2024-07-18). Kenyan police ban protests in central Nairobi. independent.co.ug 
NAIROBI, Kenya | Xinhua | Kenyan police have banned anti-government protests in the central business district and its environs in Nairobi, the capital of Kenya, Thursday, citing safety concerns. More than 50 people have been killed, dozens of others injured and property destroyed since anti-government protests over tax hikes began across the East African nation …
(2024-07-18). Iran Reaffirms Support for Palestinian Resistance, Urges Regional Stability. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran's Caretaker Foreign Minister Ali Baqeri reiterated support for Palestine's resistance front while emphasizing efforts to prevent regional tensions from escalating.
(2024-07-18). Australia's Incoming Climate Change Authority Chair Lashes Out at "Deniers" wattsupwiththat.com So much ignorance in one package.
(2024-07-18). Shooting with Injuries on Bradley Street. urbancny.com 
According to Syracuse Police, on Thursday, July 18th, around 10: 08 a.m., Officers responded to a shot spotter activation in the 200 block of Bradley Street. When Officers arrived, they found multiple casings on the scene. Around 10: 15 a.m., an adult male suffering from an apparent gunshot wound to his right foot arrived by private vehicle to Upstate University Hospital. The victim is listed in stable condition. The investigation into this incident is active and ongoing. Anyone with information should contact the Syracuse Police Department Criminal Investigations Division at (315) 442-5222. Photo by Pixabay…
(2024-07-18). PROVISIONAL RESULTS: Rwanda's Kagame wins by 99.18%. independent.co.ug 
KIGALI, Rwanda | Xinhua | KIGALI, July 18 (Xinhua) — Rwanda's incumbent President Paul Kagame of the ruling Rwanda Patriotic Front (RPF) has been reelected with 99.18 percent of the votes cast in the presidential elections held Monday, according to provisional results announced Thursday by National Electoral Commission (NEC) Chairperson Oda Gasinzigwa. Provisional results show that …
(2024-07-18). Now use AI to create girlfriend of your own choice, taste. ummid.com Taking Artificial Intelligence to next level, adult entertainment company, CamSoda, Wednesday launched personalized AI girlfriend feature that will allow users to create their own AI companion at no charge along with free NSFW roleplay and chat.
(2024-07-18). The United States hurtles toward political crisis: Assassination attempt emboldens Trump, further immobilizes Democrats. links.org.au 
Ashley Smith analyzes the impact of the attempted assassination of Donald Trump on the deepening political crisis in the US and the ever growing weakness of the Joe Biden campaign.
(2024-07-18). Joe Biden tests positive for Covid-19, scraps Las Vegas event. scmp.com The US president, who is experiencing mild symptoms, says he feels 'good'. He will self-isolate at home while carrying out his duties.
(2024-07-18). Transition in Indonesian Governance: Thomas Djiwandono's Key Finance Role. devdiscourse.com Indonesia's outgoing President Joko Widodo is set to appoint Thomas Djiwandono, the fiscal adviser to president-elect Prabowo Subianto, as a deputy finance minister later today, according to senior politician Sufmi Dasco Ahmad. Dasco, a leading member of Prabowo's Gerindra party, confirmed Reuters' earlier report of Djiwandono's planned appointment, adding that he will continue in the role into Prabowo's administration starting in October.
(2024-07-18). SATIRE: Timeline Of Assassination Attempts In The United States. theonion.com 
Former President Donald Trump survived a shocking attempt on his life at a Pennsylvania campaign rally, sustaining only minor injuries. The Onion takes a look back on the history of assassinations and attempted assassinations in the United States.
(2024-07-18). Paris Olympics 2024 equestrian: Nour Slaoui — eventing's first Arab entrant. aljazeera.com Nour Slaoui's bond with her horse allowed the rider to be the Arab world's first to qualify for eventing at the Games.
(2024-07-18). 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; (…) | – |
(2024-07-18). Uganda warns athletics team against doping. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda's Athletics Olympic team has been cautioned against the use of banned substances ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics slated from July 26th to August 11th in Paris France. Beatrice Ayikoru, the Uganda Olympic Committee (UOC) Secretary-General during an exclusive interview with Uganda Radio Network (URN), warned that any athlete who uses …
(2024-07-18). Iran's Economic Growth to Hit 3.3% in 2024: IMF Says. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The International Monetary Fund (IMF) predicted that Iran's economic growth will hit 3.3 percent in 2024.
(2024-07-18). 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.
(2024-07-18). Colombia's Special Jurisdiction for Peace recognises Wiwa people and their ancestral territory as victims of international crimes. fidh.org
(2024-07-18). John Mannion Calls on FEMA to Push Disaster Assessment and Approve Potential Disaster Declaration for Oneida and Madison County Communities Impacted by Severe Storm. urbancny.com 
On July 16th, thunderstorms struck Rome, New York impacting both the downtown area and surrounding communities Syracuse, NY — Today, New York's 22nd Congressional District Democratic nominee John Mannion urged the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to be on standby to approve any request from New York State for a major disaster declaration in response to devastating thunderstorms and tornado-force winds that caused destruction to and power outages in homes and businesses in Rome, New York and surrounding areas on Tuesday, July 16th. "This week, communities across Central New York and the Mohawk Vall…
(2024-07-18). Why do investors refuse to take threat of second Trump term seriously? scmp.com While investors appear sure of a Trump victory, they have yet to come to terms with the far-reaching consequences of Trump's re-election.
(2024-07-18). Illegal Employment Among Haredi Yeshiva Students Uncovered in New Study. themedialine.org 
(2024-07-18). Russian trial of US reporter Evan Gershkovich accused of spying reaches final stages. scmp.com Closing arguments in the espionage trial in Russia of US journalist Evan Gershkovich, to be held on Friday. Both the journalist's employer, and the US government, deny the charges.
(2024-07-18). The Heat: UN sustainability forum. america.cgtn.com 
(2024-07-18). At least 16 people killed in China shopping mall fire. aljazeera.com Firefighters pull 75 people to safety as the investigation into the cause of the blaze is under way.
(2024-07-18). Iran Stresses Importance of Ties with Central Asian Nations. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Iranian president-elect, in a telephone conversation with the president of Uzbekistan on Wednesday, said Tehran is determined to develop the trade, economic and cultural cooperation between the two countries.
(2024-07-18). Who are the protesters demanding an end to job quotas in Bangladesh? aljazeera.com Experts say lack of jobs for university graduates driving unrest in the South Asian country.
(2024-07-18). Public Thinker: Infrastructure Tells Us That We Need One Another. publicbooks.org "Seeing infrastructural systems for what they are requires us to understand them as the product of massive collective investment and to reflect on the value of that."
(2024-07-18). Inside Elon Musk's plan to Colonise Mars. independent.co.ug 
Thermonuclear blasts and new species ANALYSIS | AGENCIES | For more than two decades, Elon Musk has focused SpaceX, his rocket company, on his lifelong goal of reaching Mars. Over the past year, he has also ramped up work on what will happen if he gets there. Musk, 53, has directed SpaceX employees to drill into …
(2024-07-18). Rise in overseas students ringing alarm bells. independentaustralia.net 
(2024-07-18). US reporter Evan Gershkovich guilty of spying, says Russia citing 'irrefutable evidence'. scmp.com Russia's foreign minister said Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich's case has 'nothing to do with any attacks on journalism'.
(2024-07-18). Kitagwenda District demarcates Nyakabale wetland. independent.co.ug 
Kitagwenda, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kitagwenda District has started the demarcation of Nyakabale Wetland. Nyakabale wetland pours water into River Rwambu which is a tributary of River Mpanga. It also serves as a water catchment area for five water sources used by more than seven villages. The Kitagwenda District Natural Resources Officer, Moses Byaruhanga, …
(2024-07-18). 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.
(2024-07-18). Syria: Mass Unlawful Asset Freezes. hrw.org Click to expand Image | The central bank building in Syria's capital, Damascus, on February 28, 2012. | © ANWAR AMRO/AFP via Getty Images | (Beirut) — The Syrian Ministry of Finance has targeted, since early 2024, hundreds of people and their families from a town south of Damascus with unlawful asset freezes, Human Rights Watch said today. The en masse asset freezes constitute collective punishment and a violation of the right to property.These decisions are based on a 2012 decree that empowers the Finance Ministry to freeze assets of individuals pending investigation for suspected terrorism under…
(2024-07-18). Governor Hochul Advances $500 Million Green Chips Community Investment Fund To Benefit Communities Surrounding Micron's Megafab In Central New York. urbancny.com 
Fund Will Accept Letters of Intent Beginning on August 15 for Projects That Focus on Workforce Development, Education, Community Investments and Housing Community Workshops Will Offer Guidance and Technical Assistance To Prepare Submissions Governor Hochul today unveiled the guidelines for the $500 million Green CHIPS Community Investment Fund which was created as part of the Green CHIPS incentive agreement between Micron and Empire State Development. The Fund was established to amplify the benefits of Micron's $100 billion investment in New York State, which represents a once-in-a-generation opportunity for Cent…
(2024-07-18). See the impact of Trump's trade policies on U.S. manufacturing. america.cgtn.com 
The attempted assassination of Donald Trump has upended the Republican Party convention. But Trump and the delegates who've formally nominated him as their presidential candidate are in Milwaukee to consider fundamental policies. And that includes trade and its implications for American manufacturing. | Owen Fairclough reports from Milwaukee.
(2024-07-18). African elections show democracy should not be taken for granted. aljazeera.com Some polls in Africa's 2024 election marathon give hope, others raise alarm.
(2024-07-18). President Museveni Launches Lake Victoria Logistics to Reduce Fuel Transportation Costs in Uganda. plusnews.ug 
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has launched Lake Victoria Logistics, a company dedicated to lowering fuel transportation costs in Uganda. Founded in May 2015 as Mahathi Infra Uganda, the company aims to revolutionize petroleum logistics for Uganda and other landlocked countries such as Rwanda, Burundi, and the DRC that depend on Uganda for their oil supply. …
(2024-07-18). North Korean official drowns in Russian swimming pond. scmp.com The man who died while swimming in a pond northwest of Moscow is believed to be the leader of a military training contingent visiting Russia.
(2024-07-18). 'Extreme Measures' Needed To Reform Education as Ultra-Orthodox Growth Threatens Stability. themedialine.org 
(2024-07-18). Kapelebyong District offers over 200 acres to UPDF brigade. independent.co.ug 
Kapelebyong, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kapelebyong district has allocated more than 200 acres of land to the Uganda Peoples Defence Forces (UPDF) for establishment of an army brigade in the district . The land in Amugit Village, Kapelebyong Sub County is located along the border with Napak district in Karamoja sub region. The decision …
(2024-07-18). Cambodia: Convictions and prison sentences of ten members of Mother Nature Cambodia. fidh.org
(2024-07-18). Temporary Gaza Aid Pier Shut Down, US Shifts Focus to Ashdod Port. themedialine.org 
(2024-07-18). 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.
(2024-07-18). Bangladesh job quota protesters call for nationwide shutdown. aljazeera.com Rallies demanding an end to a quota system that reserves government jobs for specific groups have turned violent.
(2024-07-18). Will Trump finally see what toxic political messaging leads to? scmp.com Violent rhetoric against minorities and its often deadly consequences won't help Trump's campaign or help restrain US political discourse.
(2024-07-18). Two-thirds of Democrats want Biden to withdraw from US presidential election, poll finds. scmp.com Only about 3 in 10 Democrats are extremely or very confident he has the mental capability to serve effectively as president, the AP-NORC poll found…
(2024-07-18). Bolstered Tehran-Riyadh Ties to Boost Muslims' Power: Pezeshkian. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran's president-elect, in a telephone conversation with Saudi Arabia's crown prince, said strengthening the relations between Tehran and Riyadh will enhance the power of the Islamic world in defending the Palestinian people.
(2024-07-18). 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.
(2024-07-18). The French left after the parliamentary elections: A new beginning or a return to the past? links.org.au 
Roger Martelli — It is to the credit of all components of the French left, without exception, that it did everything possible to defeat the far right. But it should not draw the conclusion that it now holds all the cards.
(2024-07-18). Parlamento israelí rechaza creación de Estado palestino. radiohc.cu La Habana, 18 jul (RHC) El Parlamento israelí aprobó hoy un proyecto de resolución que rechaza la creación de un Estado palestino en Gaza y Cisjordania, como defienden la comunidad internacional y varias resoluciones del Consejo de Seguridad de la ONU.
(2024-07-18). 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.
(2024-07-18). Nuevos rumores sobre posible retirada de Joe Biden de las elecciones presidenciales. cubadebate.cu El medio estadounidense Axios ha publicado un reporte citando a varios partidarios demócratas y a otros rotativos, en el que da cuenta sobre la creciente presión de líderes del Congreso y amigos cercanos para que Joe Biden se retire este fin de semana de la carrera por su reelección. El presidente de 81 años, ahora autoaislado con covid, sigue atrincherado públicamente".
(2024-07-18). Cuba aprueba Ley de Transparencia y Acceso a la Información Pública (+ PDF). cubadebate.cu Al cierre de la jornada de este jueves en el tercer periodo de su décima legislatura, la Asamblea Nacional aprobó la Ley de Transparencia y Acceso a la Información Pública, que dota por vez primera a Cuba de una normativa en ese ámbito, contribuye al cumplimiento de las obligaciones de los órganos del Estado y demás sujetos responsables de brindar información pública y da continuidad a las garantías ciudadanas previstas en la Constitución.
(2024-07-18). París 2024 instala perímetro de seguridad antes de la inauguración de los Juegos Olímpicos. cubadebate.cu El Comité Organizador de los Juegos Olímpicos de París 2024 y autoridades francesas instalaron el cerco antiterrorista previsto para garantizar la seguridad durante le ceremonia inaugural, pactada para el 26 de julio en el río Sena. Se trata de un perímetro de un kilómetro que quedó sellado para parisinos y turistas que no aplicaron con anterioridad por un pase.
(2024-07-18). La villa Nuestra Señora de la Asunción de Baracoa: Consolidación de su estructura urbana. cubadebate.cu La instalación del sistema defensivo entre 1739 y 1742 con el propósito de proteger a la ciudad de corsarios, piratas y filibusteros trae avances inmediatos al desarrollo urbano. El hecho de que la ciudad se encontrara más resguardada estimula la construcción de otras dependencias del gobierno, lo que refuerza su papel en la administración regional.
(2024-07-18). Ministerio de Comercio Interior rindió cuentas a la Asamblea Nacional. cubadebate.cu En los controles realizados, tanto en el sector estatal como en el no estatal, persisten problemas subjetivos relacionados con la violación de los tiempos de garantía de los equipos que se comercializan, la comercialización de productos vencidos, la no implementación o negación del uso de las pasarelas de pago electrónico y, como factor común, la falta de preparación del personal sobre la protección al consumidor…
(2024-07-18). Protestas estudiantiles suman 32 muertos en Bangladesh. cubadebate.cu Los enfrentamientos entre las fuerzas del orden y los estudiantes que protestan en Bangladesh contra un sistema de cuotas de contratación en la función pública dejan ya un saldo de 32 personas fallecidas en solo tres días. En la jornada de hoy murió un periodista durante el incendio a la sede de la televisión estatal. Cientos de manifestantes desbordaron a la policía antidisturbios.
(2024-07-18). Tren hacia las playas de La Habana incrementa su frecuencia. cubadebate.cu El Ministerio del Transporte de Cuba informó en su página en Facebook sobre cambios en las operaciones del servicio de tren hacia las playas de La Habana. Aún cuando corresponder a ellas, implica consecuencias logísticas y operativas, la Unión de Ferrocarriles de Cuba hace llegar su respuesta, en la que influye la voluntad de facilitar la recreación de nuestro pueblo.
(2024-07-18). AFL-CIO: Vance es 'un sello de goma' para la agenda antiobrera de Trump. peoplesworld.org 
MILWAUKEE — En lo que respecta a los trabajadores, el compañero de fórmula elegido por Donald Trump en la lista republicana de este otoño, el senador de Ohio J.D. Vance, "no es más que un sello de goma" para la visión, el desempeño y la plataforma anti-trabajadores de Trump. El problema, dijo la AFL-CIO, es …
(2024-07-18). Alertó Nicolás Maduro que podría venir una guerra civil en Venezuela. radiohc.cu La Habana, 18 jul (RHC) El candidato a la Presidencia de Venezuela por el Gran Polo Patriótico, Nicolás Maduro, alertó sobre una posible guerra civil si la derecha fascista logra engañar hoy a la población en las elecciones del 28 de julio.
(2024-07-18). Revalidan certificado ambiental cuatro hoteles Iberostar en Cuba. radiohc.cu La Habana, 18 julio (RHC) Los hoteles Iberostar Selection Holguín, Iberostar Gran Packard, Iberostar Grand Trinidad e Iberostar Selection Varadero revalidaron la certificación internacional de Earth Check por prácticas medioambientales que implementa esta cadena española desde el año 2020.
(2024-07-18). Hostilidad de Estados Unidos afecta suministro de alimentos en Cuba. radiohc.cu La Habana, 18 julio (RHC) El ministro de la Industria Alimentaria Alberto López declaró que la política hostil del gobierno de Estados Unidos contra Cuba impacta de manera negativa en la producción y distribución nacional de suministros básicos.
(2024-07-18). Partido Comunista de Vietnam informa sobre situación de salud de su Secretario General. radiohc.cu La Habana, 18 julio (RHC) El Buró Político del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Vietnam designó a To Lam al frente de ese órgano, debido a la necesidad de seguir priorizando el tiempo para que el secretario general, Nguyen Phu Trong, se centre en el tratamiento intensivo a sus padecimientos de salud, así como para asegurar la gestión general del Comité Central del Partido, el Buró Político y el Secretariado.
(2024-07-18). 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.
(2024-07-18). 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.
(2024-07-18). 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.
(2024-07-18). 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.
(2024-07-18). Presidente Maduro alerta sobre violencia de la extrema derecha. telesurtv.net El mandatario le expresó al pueblo venezolano que es necesario cuidar la paz.
(2024-07-18). 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".
(2024-07-18). López Obrador asegura que continuará investigación del caso Ayotzinapa. telesurtv.net El presidente destacó que "bajo ninguna circunstancia se va a cerrar el caso".
(2024-07-18). 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.
(2024-07-18). 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.
(2024-07-18). 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.
(2024-07-18). 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.
(2024-07-18). López Obrador asegura que continuará investigación del caso Ayotzinapa. telesurtv.net El presidente destacó que "bajo ninguna circunstancia se va a cerrar el caso".
(2024-07-18). 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.
(2024-07-18). 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.
(2024-07-18). Presidente Maduro alerta sobre violencia de la extrema derecha. telesurtv.net El mandatario le expresó al pueblo venezolano que es necesario cuidar la paz.
(2024-07-18). 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.
(2024-07-18). 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.
(2024-07-18). 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".
(2024-07-18). 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.
(2024-07-18). 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".
(2024-07-18). 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.
(2024-07-18). Diputados debaten asuntos de interés relacionados con el Ministerio de la Industria Alimentaria. radiohc.cu La Habana, 18 julio (RHC) Los diputados cubanos debatieron hoy asuntos de mucho impacto en la población relacionados con el Ministerio de la Industria Alimentaria (Minal), tras presentarse el informe a su más alta fiscalización en la Tercera Sesión Ordinaria de la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular, en su X Legislatura.
(2024-07-18). Consolidar implementación de política integral a favor de niños y jóvenes. radiohc.cu El Tercer periodo ordinario de sesiones de la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular de Cuba en su Décima Legislatura continúa sus debates en La Habana, sobre importantes aspectos del acontecer nacional y tras varias jornadas de profundos análisis de las Comisiones de Trabajo del órgano legislativo.
(2024-07-18). Cubanos siguen invictos en Copa Panamericana de Voleibol. radiohc.cu La Habana, 18 jul (JIT).- EL plantel cubano logró su tercer triunfo consecutivo en la Copa Panamericana Masculina de Voleibol con sede en Santo Domingo al superar sin contratiempos al de Guatemala en tres sets (25-11, 25-20, 25-20).
(2024-07-18). 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.
(2024-07-18). 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.
(2024-07-18). 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.
(2024-07-18). 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.
(2024-07-18). 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.
(2024-07-18). 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.
(2024-07-18). Visita de Netanyahu a Washington. radiohc.cu Dentro de dos semanas, se espera la visita del primer ministro israelí, Benjamin Netanyahu a Washington, aunque aún no ha recibido una invitación formal.
(2024-07-18). Visita de Netanyahu a Washington. radiohc.cu Dentro de dos semanas, se espera la visita del primer ministro israelí, Benjamin Netanyahu a Washington, aunque aún no ha recibido una invitación formal.
(2024-07-18). Gobierno de Villa Clara rinde cuentas: Abasto de agua entre las cuestiones más críticas. cubadebate.cu La gobernadora de Villa Clara, Milaxy Yanet Sánchez Armas, presentó este jueves el informe de rendición de cuentas del Gobierno de esa central provincia ante el plenario de la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular. El documento contiene los resultados de la provincia durante 2023 y el primer cuatrimestre del 2024, una etapa compleja desde el punto de vista económico y social.
(2024-07-18). Resumen comisiones de la Asamblea. radiohc.cu Durante los días 15 y 16 de julio, las comisiones permanentes de la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular de Cuba celebraron sesiones preparatorias para la X Legislatura, abordando una serie de temas cruciales para la nación…
(2024-07-18). Resumen comisiones de la Asamblea. radiohc.cu Durante los días 15 y 16 de julio, las comisiones permanentes de la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular de Cuba celebraron sesiones preparatorias para la X Legislatura, abordando una serie de temas cruciales para la nación…
(2024-07-18). Colombia, mirar a la ley de pensiones desde el amor. radiohc.cu Muchos colombianos trabajadores del campo, sumidos en la informalidad, ven en la reforma de pensiones promulgada por el presidente Gustavo Petro una esperanza de pasar una vejez menos apremiante.
(2024-07-18). Raúl Castro recibió al primer ministro de Belarús (+Foto). radiohc.cu La Habana, 17 jul (Red Web) El líder de la Revolución cubana, general de Ejército Raúl Castro Ruz, se reunió este miércoles en La Habana, con Román Golovchenko, primer ministro de Belarús, quien realiza una visita oficial a nuestro país.
(2024-07-18). Raúl Castro recibió al primer ministro de Belarús (+Foto). radiohc.cu La Habana, 17 jul (Red Web) El líder de la Revolución cubana, general de Ejército Raúl Castro Ruz, se reunió este miércoles en La Habana, con Román Golovchenko, primer ministro de Belarús, quien realiza una visita oficial a nuestro país.
(2024-07-18). 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.
(2024-07-18). 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.
(2024-07-18). 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.
(2024-07-18). 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.
(2024-07-18). Embajador de China en La Habana: "Cuba es realmente única" cubadebate.cu China aspira a continuar ampliando las relaciones de cooperación con Cuba y rechaza categóricamente la política de bloqueo económico, comercial y financiero impuesta por Estados Unidos al país caribeño. Así lo manifestó este jueves, en conferencia de prensa, el nuevo embajador de la nación asiática en La Habana, Hua Xin, para quien "Cuba es realmente única".
(2024-07-18). Feria en Universidad de Camagàºey camino a expandir conocimiento y colaboración científica. radiohc.cu Camagàºey, 18 julio (RHC) El camino para la expansión del conocimiento y la colaboración científica están marcados hoy por eventos como la Feria Internacional de la Universidad de Camagàºey, en la región central de Cuba.
(2024-07-18). Vegueros de Pinar del Río, primer finalista del béisbol cubano. radiohc.cu Pinar del Río, Cuba, 18 jul (PL).- Los Vegueros de Pinar del Río vencieron 2-0 a los Leones de Industriales y alcanzaron el primer boleto finalista del campeonato cubano de béisbol.
(2024-07-18). Mensajes de esperanza desde un refugio en Cumanacoa (+Fotos y Audio). radiohc.cu En un refugio en Cumanacoa, seguir adelante, ese es el mensaje de esperanza de quienes lo perdieron todo a causa de la crecida del río Manzanares, y sin embargo, a pesar de las adversidades, siguen apostando por la vida.
(2024-07-18). Etiopía y Cuba, 49 años de solidaridad y respeto mutuo. radiohc.cu La Habana, 18 jul (RHC) Etiopía y Cuba cumplen hoy 49 años del establecimiento de relaciones diplomáticas caracterizadas por la solidaridad, el respeto mutuo y la colaboración en varios sectores, incluidos educación, salud, hidráulico y azucarero.
(2024-07-18). Presidente del COI dialoga con directivos cubanos en París. radiohc.cu París, 18 jul (JIT).- El presidente del Comité Olímpico Internacional (COI), Thomas Bach, intercambió en París con el vicetitular del Inder Omar Venegas y el director general de alto rendimiento de ese organismo, José Antonio Miranda.
(2024-07-18). 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.
(2024-07-18). 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.
(2024-07-18). 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.
(2024-07-18). 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.
(2024-07-18). 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.
(2024-07-18). 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.
(2024-07-18). 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).
(2024-07-18). 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).
(2024-07-18). Estados Unidos espió a Lula por más de medio siglo. cubadebate.cu El presidente brasileño Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva fue monitoreado durante más de 50 años por Estados Unidos. En esa operación fueron producidos 819 documentos con más de 3.300 páginas sobre el actual presidente del país sudamericano. La CIA fue el ente responsable por la mayor cantidad de documentos, 613. El seguimiento a Lula da Silva comenzó en 1966.