(2024-07-19). 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.
(2024-07-19). 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.
(2024-07-19). Drone Attack Causes Extensive Damage in Tel Aviv. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — A large drone penetrated the airspace of occupied Palestine at a low altitude from the sea and exploded in the city of Tel Aviv, causing significant damage to buildings and a number of injuries, according to Israeli media.
(2024-07-19). Tel Aviv Moves to High Alert After Deadly Drone Attack. devdiscourse.com In the wake of a tragic drone explosion that claimed the life of one individual and left ten others injured, Tel Aviv's mayor, Ron Huldai, announced an escalation to a higher state of alert. The explosion caused widespread panic as it occurred near the US Consulate, reported the Times of Israel.
(2024-07-19). Appeals Court Dismisses Biden Genocide Complicity Case. popularresistance.org A three-judge panel of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco affirmed a lower court's dismissal of the lawsuit against President Joe Biden, Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, which was led by the Center for Constitutional Rights (CCR) on behalf of several Palestinian groups and individuals. | During a Tuesday interview on Democracy Now!, CCR attorney Katherine Gallagher — who represented plaintiffs in the case — said its dismissal "essentially gives the blank check to carry out any kind of conduct that the executive wants in times of genocide, in tim…
(2024-07-19). 'Dive Bomber' Drones Strike US Base In Western Iraq. popularresistance.org US forces stationed at the Ain al-Assad airbase in western Iraq were attacked with dive bomber drones on 17 July, Al Mayadeen reported. | "The attack targeted a commercial center and a gas station inside the American base … the explosions heard were the result of attacks by the incoming drones," sources told the news outlet. | The drone attack comes two days after a source in the Islamic Resistance in Iraq (IRI) told Lebanese daily Al-Akhbar that the armed coalition was considering renewing their operations against US bases in Iraq and Syria. | "The [Iraqi] government's positions are contradictory regarding the…
(2024-07-19). Israel's Legalization Of Settlements In Northern West Bank, Explained. popularresistance.org Israel's offensive against the West Bank, both political and military, has concentrated on its northern part in recent months, mainly in Jenin and Tulkarem. Israeli military raids have become a daily occurrence, unleashing levels of violence that have not been seen there in two decades. Since the beginning of the year, Israeli forces have killed 149 Palestinians in the Jenin governorate, 117 in the Tulkarem governorate, and 31 in the Tubas governorate, most of them in the refugee camps of Jenin, Tulkarem, Nur Shams, and Far'a. | At the same time, the Israeli political establishment has launched a political offens…
(2024-07-19). Democratic Party Turmoil, African Americans And Attempted Trump Assassination. popularresistance.org An attempted assassination of former United States President Donald Trump while he addressed a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania has been blamed on monumental intelligence and security failures by the Secret Service, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and local law enforcement agencies. | Hosting an open-air rally with thousands of participants in an area where there were unsecured rooftops and trees cannot be explained away absent a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting. | One person attending the rally was killed instantly by some of the bullets fired. Two other peop…
(2024-07-19). Trump shooting: conflicting conspiracy theories emerge from rally, 'one screen, two movies'. scmp.com Two duelling conspiracy theories are taking root online following Trump's attempted assassination, one for each end of America's polarised political spectrum.
(2024-07-19). Trump shooting: conflicting conspiracy theories emerge from rally, 'one screen, two movies'. scmp.com Two duelling conspiracy theories are taking root online following Trump's attempted assassination, one for each end of America's polarised political spectrum.
(2024-07-19). Jul 19, 2024. sitrepworld.info Dolly Parton — My Tennessee Mountain Home On the astonishing security failures attending the attempted assassination of Trump, by eugyppius Puzzling Features of Crooks Crime Scene, by John Leake Scott Ritter on JD Vance, Donald Trump and the Assassination Attempt (Video) Crooke: "The Slow-Motion Advance to the Edge of the Abyss," by Karl Sanchez The False Flag Trump Shooting: How I'd have done it (and why), by Kevin Barrett "The Attempt on President Trump's Life," by Naomi Wolf (Video) Woman Sitting Behind Trump Details Witnessing Assassination Attempt: 'Out-of-Body Experience.' What do…
(2024-07-19). Al-Mawasi massacre, Knesset resolution, and migration forum. newarab.com
(2024-07-19). HRW's Gaza Report: Fact-Check Unveils Bias and Injustice. orinocotribune.com By Rasha Reslan — Jul 17, 2024 | In its latest reports, the HRW perpetuates a longstanding Western narrative that serves to whitewash the current Israeli atrocities being committed in Gaza by the Israeli occupation. | Over the past nine months, a well-documented genocidal carnage in Gaza has been unfolding daily, live and unabated in front of the world's eyes. | Today, the Human Rights Watch published a comprehensive 280-page report. And no, it's not about the Gaza genocide. The report does not focus on the unbearable civilian death toll, the numerous massacres committed within a few hours of each other dail…
(2024-07-19). 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.
(2024-07-19). The Solution To Political Violence In The US: Transfer Power To The People. popularresistance.org Violence has always been at the heart of how the United States makes policy, whether internally or externally, from the massacres of original populations and minorities to the two-party system that favors economic power and alienates the people. The way out of this vicious cycle is the empowerment of the working class, both politically and economically. | This is one of the thoughts that the minority candidate for the presidency of the United States, Claudia De la Cruz of the Party for Socialism and Liberation (PSL), expressed in an interview with Brasil de Fato, after the shots fired at the rally of Republican D…
(2024-07-19). Argentina commemorates centennial of Napalpi Massacre. plenglish.com Buenos Aires, Jul 19 (Prensa Latina) Organizations and legislators are commemorating today the centennial of the Napalpí Massacre, which occurred in the northern province of Chaco and was declared by the Argentine justice system as a crime against humanity.
(2024-07-19). Israeli army: No interception of Tel Aviv drone or sirens due to human error. haaretz.com Houthi rebels in Yemen take responsibility for attack ‚ñ Two top Hezbollah commanders killed in Israeli strike in southern Lebanon ‚ñ IDF says it attacked UNRWA compound which served as Hamas headquarters ‚ñ Israeli soldier dies of wounds sustained in Hezbollah drone attack ‚ñ Netanyahu visits Rafah, southern Gaza…
(2024-07-19). Israel says strike kills elite Hezbollah unit field commander. newarab.com A field commander in Hezbollah's elite Radwan forces was killed in an Israeli strike on Habib Maatouk had replaced another commander in the elite unit, Ali Ahmed Hassin, who was killed in April in an Israeli strike, the security sources said. | The Israeli military said it had killed a Radwan Force operations unit commander it named as Ali Ja…
(2024-07-19). 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.
(2024-07-19). IDF Eliminates Senior Hezbollah Commander in Southern Lebanon Airstrike. themedialine.org
(2024-07-19). 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.
(2024-07-19). 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.
(2024-07-19). Lebanon's Southern Front Heats Up: Hezbollah Missiles Strike Israeli Settlements. english.almanar.com.lb The Islamic Resistance continued on Friday its military confrontation with the Israeli occupation troops in support of Gaza and response to the Zionist aggression on South Lebanon. Hezbollah Military Media issued consecutive statements that detail the attacks and their outcomes. The first statement mentioned that, in response to the "Israeli" enemy's attacks on civilians in …
(2024-07-19). Hezbollah unveils homegrown heavy rocket in attack on Israeli outpost. presstv.ir The Lebanese Hezbollah resistance movement has used for the first time a new rocket with heavy warhead to strike an Israeli military outpost in the occupied Kfar Chouba hills.
(2024-07-19). Israeli officer succumbs to wounds, Hezbollah hits new target. newarab.com An Israeli reserve officer died from wounds sustained from a "Retired officer Efraim Ben Amram, 25, a soldier of the 53rd Battalion, died of his wounds about two weeks after he was seriously injured in a drone attack launched from southern Lebanon on a military base in the Golan Heights," an a…
(2024-07-19). 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.
(2024-07-19). Lebanese survivor of Israeli attack to carry Olympic flame. newarab.com
(2024-07-19). 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.
(2024-07-19). Islamic Resistance targets Ruwaisat Al-Alam site in the occupied Lebanese Kfar Shuba Hills with a heavy "Wabel" rocket. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-07-19). Increasing signs that Hamas' Mohammed Deif killed in Israeli strike, IDF spokesperson says. haaretz.com IDF says 65 rockets, drones fired from Lebanon into Israel since morning ‚ñ Houthis claim responsibility for attack on Tel Aviv ‚ñ IDF says drone wasn't intercepted, no siren activated due to human error ‚ñ Israeli army spokesperson says increasing evidence that Hamas' Deif killed in Israel strike ‚ñ Computer systems cause disruptions at Israel's hospitals ‚ñ German FM calls for Gaza cease-fire, says IDF hits safe zones 'again and again'…
(2024-07-19). NATO/US Complicity in the Relentless Israeli Genocide of Gaza. scheerpost.com By Colonel (Ret) Ann Wright / World BEYOND War As Israel continued its relentless genocide on steroids of Palestinians in Gaza with over 140 killed in the past weekend, imprisonment without charges of thousands of Palestinians in the West Bank and destruction of the hospitals, universities, schools (8 UNRWA schools bombed in the past 10 …
(2024-07-19). FIFA's failure to ban Israel makes it complicit in Gaza genocide. newarab.com Every Israeli football player is a soldier. | Joining the Israeli army is mandatory in order to become a football player in the national team. | This is one of many reasons why the Palestine Football Association (PFA) is asking FIFA to expel Israel and uphold its own rules and regulations. | When the Ukraine war began, athletes from Russia and Belarus were forced to compete as "neutral" athletes. This meant no flag, no anthem, and no connection to the armed forces or support for the war. | Not only are all Israeli football players soldiers, but they regularly advertise and promote the Israeli army, posting pho…
(2024-07-19). Meet The Palestinians Paid To Promote Israel's Genocide. mintpressnews.com A common tactic used by political groups facing accusations of bias and racism is to employ voices from the communities they often demonize to present their arguments, making them more palatable. Using Palestinians to advocate for hardline Israeli policies is similar to how Black Americans and former Muslims are used to support points that would otherwise be labeled as racist or Islamophobic. | In 2022, the Israeli cabinet approved a project to inject up to $30 million into
(2024-07-19). Phyllis Bennis on Israel's War on Palestinians. fair.org
(2024-07-19). Canadian journalist & author, Yves Engler, on Canada's complicity in Israel's genocide of Palestinians in Gaza. marktanliano.net Original Link Here: Canadian journalist & author, Yves Engler, on Canada's complity in Israel's genocide of Palestinians in Gaza — In Gaza (wordpress.com)…
(2024-07-19). Massive pro-Palestine demonstrations flood Yemen streets for 39th week. presstv.ir This week's rally was held with the theme of "steadfast with Gaza despite all traitors," with people carrying giant Palestinian flags while denouncing the U.S.-Israeli genocide in Gaza.
(2024-07-19). 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.
(2024-07-19). Australia: IYSSE campaigns at meatworks plant for anti-war movement of the working class. wsws.org IYSSE members spoke to workers at the plant about the necessity to build an international movement of the working class and youth to stop the Israeli genocide in Gaza and the danger of nuclear war.
(2024-07-19). Remembering a Genocide in the Midst of Another. dissidentvoice.org This month on 11th July 2024, the UN commemorated the Srebrenica Genocide of 1995 with official statements and speeches by dignitaries, memorial services, moments of silence and designating a day for remembering what has been called the greatest atrocity in modern Europe. What is ironic, however, is the fact that the world comes together to …
(2024-07-19). 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.
(2024-07-19). Wednesday 7/24: Arrest Netanyahu for Genocide! People's "Red Line". Demand Our Senators Boycott Netanhayu! indybay.org One Post St., (above Montgomery BART), San Francisco…
(2024-07-19). Saturday 7/27: Art Intifada in the Park (Lake Merritt). indybay.org By the Mid Century Monster Sculpture | 664-658 Bellevue Ave, Oakland, CA 94610…
(2024-07-19). 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.
(2024-07-19). 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.
(2024-07-19). Israel: Where Genocide Meets Real Estate. counterpunch.org Recently, real estate events in synagogues in Toronto, Los Angeles, and New Jersey, among other locations, have promoted property sales in Israel and the Occupied West Bank. In response, Palestinian communities have protested the sales and engaged in legal action. Marketing property assets in "Anglo neighborhoods," events of this nature target Zionist Jews from the
(2024-07-19). An Undying Dream of Sovereignty and Liberation: Anouar Abdel-Malek's Egypt: Military Society. orinocotribune.com By Ameed Faleh — Jul 18, 2024 | The Zionist entity's genocide in Gaza has heightened the need to understand the role of Egypt in the Arab World, notably in light of its
(2024-07-19). Yemen targets another ship in latest anti-Israel operation. presstv.ir Yemen's Army says they have attacked another ship in waters around the country in a continuation of operations retaliating against the Israeli genocide in Gaza.
(2024-07-19). Available information on failed coup stands out in Bolivia. plenglish.com La Paz, July 19 (Prensa Latina) The Minister of Government, Eduardo del Castillo, today described as great information the data collected by the National Intelligence Directorate in the investigations into the failed military coup of June 26 in Bolivia.
(2024-07-19). 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.
(2024-07-19). Watch live: ICJ delivers advisory opinion on Israeli occupation. middleeasteye.net Watch live: ICJ delivers advisory opinion on Israeli occupation | The top UN court issues its view on the legal consequences of Israel's occupation of Palestinian territories | | "> | The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is set to issue an advisory opinion on Friday regarding the legal…
(2024-07-19). 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.
(2024-07-19). 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.
(2024-07-19). 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.
(2024-07-19). 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…
(2024-07-19). GOP takes aim at Palestine at Republican National Convention. mondoweiss.net Donald Trump's closing speech to the Republican National Convention threatening Gaza ended a week of speeches featuring full-throated support for Israel, false allegations of campus antisemitism, and condemnations of pro-Palestine protests.
(2024-07-19). In a historic ruling, ICJ declares Israeli occupation unlawful, calls for settlements to be evacuated, and for Palestinian reparations. mondoweiss.net The International Court of Justice declared Israel's occupation of the West Bank and East Jerusalem is unlawful, the settlements must be evacuated, and Palestinians must be compensated and allowed to return to their lands.
(2024-07-19). The end of Israel's economy. mondoweiss.net As Israel's genocidal war against Gaza continues unabated, the Israeli economy is facing a catastrophe. The physical destruction in Israel from the war has been minimal, but one thing has been destroyed: its future.
(2024-07-19). Monday 7/22: Virtual Teach-In/Class: Codepink Gaza Summer School. indybay.org Zoom | www.codepink.org/summerenroll…
(2024-07-19). Cuba And Nicaragua: Two Sister Revolutions. popularresistance.org There are no identical political processes, much less Revolutions, which are conditioned by history and the context in which they develop. However, in Our America there are no two processes with as many similarities as those of Cuba and Nicaragua. The hallmark of both revolutions is often referred to as the method used to seize power, through armed struggle, something that truly makes them unique and probably unrepeatable. We Cubans feel the joy of the Nicaraguan people as our own in celebrating this 45th Anniversary, and no occasion is more propitious to renew the commitment bequeathed by our heroes, to honor ea…
(2024-07-19). Sandinista Revolution empowered Nicaraguan people, diplomat affirms. plenglish.com Luanda, Jul 19 (Prensa Latina) The Sandinista Popular Revolution empowered the Nicaraguan people, the Central American nation's Ambassador to Angola, Darling Rios, affirmed on the commemoration of the 45th anniversary of the triumph of the Sandinista Revolution this Friday.
(2024-07-19). 45 years ago: 'Rebellion wins in Nicaragua'. peoplesworld.org This article is part of the People's World 100th Anniversary Series. Forty-five years ago, on July 19, 1979, the Nicaraguan Revolution was victorious. The hated U.S.-backed Somoza family dictatorship was overthrown and the Sandinista National Liberation Front (FSLN) established a new revolutionary government. Led by Daniel Ortega, the FSLN governed Nicaragua from 1979 to 1990. It …
(2024-07-19). 170 Years Of United States Aggression Against Nicaragua. popularresistance.org When the Monroe Doctrine was declared in 1823 it was aimed at European colonial powers. It told them to butt out: the US "sphere of influence" included all of Latin America and the Caribbean. Virtually every Latin American and Caribbean country has had to endure US intervention and interference in their internal affairs since then. 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 Washington against Nicaragua. This is not ancient history; t…
(2024-07-19). China greets Nicaragua on Sandinista Revolution's 45th anniversary. plenglish.com Beijing, Jul 19 (Prensa Latina) China praised Nicaragua's socio-economic development and described it as a model of unity, peace, and prosperity in Central America, marking the 45th anniversary of the triumph of the Sandinista Revolution this Friday.
(2024-07-19). Cuba and Nicaragua: Two Sister Revolutions. orinocotribune.com By Eduardo Martínez Borbonet, former Cuban Ambassador to Nicaragua — Jul 18, 2024 | There are no identical political processes, much less Revolutions, which are conditioned by history and the context in which they develop. | However, in Our America there are no two processes with as many similarities as those of Cuba and Nicaragua. | The hallmark of both revolutions is often referred to as the method used to seize power, through armed struggle, something that truly makes them unique and probably unrepeatable. | However, there are also other features that distinguish and identify them, among which we can ment…
(2024-07-19). Arriba a Nicaragua vice primer ministro cubano Ramiro Valdés (+ Foto). radiohc.cu Managua, 19 jul (RHC) El vice primer ministro de Cuba Ramiro Valdés arribó este viernes a Nicaragua para participar en el acto central por el aniversario 45 del triunfo de la Revolución Popular Sandinista.
(2024-07-19). Israel's Vice-Like Grip Over British Politics, with John McEvoy. mintpressnews.com Lowkey is joined by John McEvoy to discuss his work uncovering Israel's surprisingly firm grip over the British political system. John McEvoy is an investigative journalist for Declassified UK, a media outlet covering British foreign policy and intelligence agencies' true role around the world.
(2024-07-19). Meta's Policy on Zionism Exposed: CyberWell Scrambles After Israel Ties Revealed. mintpressnews.com On July 10, it was
(2024-07-19). Yemen says ready for any scenario following drone strike on Tel Aviv. presstv.ir Yemen's Ansarullah popular resistance movement says it is ready for any scenario that could follow the Yemeni Armed Forces' recent drone strike against Tel Aviv.
(2024-07-19). 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.
(2024-07-19). 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.
(2024-07-19). ICJ considers Israel's presence in Palestinian territories illegal. plenglish.com The Hague, The Netherlands, Jul 19 (Prensa Latina) The International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Friday considered Israel's ongoing presence in the Palestinian territories illegal in a historic decision that called on Tel Aviv to evacuate all occupying settlers.
(2024-07-19). ICJ: Israeli Occupation of Palestinian Lands is 'Unlawful' 'De-Facto Annexation'. libya360.wordpress.com Judge and President of the International Court of Justice (ICJ), Nawaf Salam (R) delivers a non-binding ruling on the legal consequences of the Israeli occupation of the West Bank and East Jerusalem at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague on July 19, 2024 (AFP) Israel's decades-long occupation of Palestinian territories should be…
(2024-07-19). Palestine celebrates ICJ ruling against Israeli occupation. plenglish.com Ramallah, Jul 19 (Prensa Latina) The Palestinian Government on Friday celebrated an advisory ruling of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) that declared the Israeli occupation of the Gaza Strip and the West Bank as illegal and in violation of the law.
(2024-07-19). The ICJ just demolished one of Israel's key defenses of the occupation. haaretz.com The International Court of Justice in The Hague did not leave any stone unturned in finding that Israel's annexationist policies, dispossessing Palestinians, violate key principles of international law. The question is what happens next…
(2024-07-19). World Court Reviews 57-Year Israeli Occupation. hrw.org Click to expand Image | The International Court of Justice in The Hague, Netherlands, August 27, 2018. | © 2018 Mike Corder/AP Photo | (The Hague) — The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is set to issue an advisory opinion on July 19, 2024, with significant consequences for human rights protections in Palestine under Israel's 57-year occupation, Human Rights Watch said today. The expected advisory opinion stems from a December 2022 request by the United Nations General Assembly to the court to consider the legal consequences of Israel's policies and practices in the Occupied Palestinian Territory…
(2024-07-19). ICJ Says Israel's Presence In Palestinian Territory Is Unlawful. popularresistance.org The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has ruled that Israel's continued presence in the occupied Palestinian territory is unlawful and should come to an end "as rapidly as possible". | Nawaf Salam, president of the ICJ in The Hague, read out the nonbinding advisory opinion issued by the 15-judge panel on Israel's occupation of Palestinian territory on Friday. | The judges pointed to a wide list of policies — including the building and expansion of Israeli settlements in the West Bank and East Jerusalem, use of the area's natural resources, the annexation and imposition of permanent control over lands and…
(2024-07-19). The ICJ Ruling Confirms What Palestinians Have Been Saying for 57 Years. theintercept.com The United Nation's top court filed a The International Court of Justice's advisory opinion also called for reparations for Palestinians who have lived under Israel's occupation since it began in 1967, an unprecedented step for the court…
(2024-07-19). ICJ: Israeli Presence, Settlements in Occupied Palestine 'Unlawful'. news.antiwar.com The UN's highest court, the International Court of Justice (ICJ), has issued a ruling on Israel's presence in occupied Palestinian territories, saying it is unlawful and must come to an end as rapidly as possible. The non-binding ruling comes amid an open-ended war in the Gaza Strip and growing calls from ministers in the Israeli …
(2024-07-19). Caged in Oligarchic Contradictions. dissidentvoice.org A contronym is a word having two definitions that contradict each other. Two examples are the word bolt, which can mean to lock with a bolt and to flee, and clip, which means to attach and to detach. There are many such words and there is also a system of thought based on them. It …
(2024-07-19). 64 U.S. Coups During 1947-1989. dissidentvoice.org This is the list of U.S. coups during the Cold War that's presented in the highly regarded 2018 academic book Covert Regime Change, by Lindsey O'Rourke. (Only the start-date for each coup is shown here, but some of these coups went on for years; 39% succeeded at Government-overthrow, 61% did not. This list is taken …
(2024-07-19). Fukushima Toxic Dumping. dissidentvoice.org Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant is the world's leading epicenter of toxic radioactive water released into the ocean. Yet, these activities are no longer closely monitored by mainstream media. As it happens, Tokyo Electric Power Company is the electric utility that manages the decommissioning of the collapsed nuclear reactors. This controversial ongoing release of radioactive …
(2024-07-19). This Day in Anarchist History: The Spanish Revolution. dissidentvoice.org On this day in anarchist history, July 19th of 1936, fascists attempted to take control of Spain by force. While most of the more liberal elements of Spanish society rested on their laurels, the anarchists were preparing to defend against the fascist coup in the making. On that day officers from the Spanish army led …
(2024-07-19). When Supporting Israel is a Liability: Is Gaza Changing the West? counterpunch.org Much has been written about the political earthquakes in Britain and France, the first resulting in the crushing defeat of the Conservative Party and the latter in the overpowering of the far right, by a largely leftist coalition. But these were not the only important outcomes of the July 4 and July 7 general elections
(2024-07-19). Washington Abandons Aid to Gaza Via Floating Pier, as Famine Intensifies. globalresearch.ca
(2024-07-19). Washington abandons aid to Gaza via floating pier, as famine intensifies. wsws.org Announced with great fanfare by President Joseph Biden in March, the pier ended up taking two months to deliver 80 percent of the 500 truckloads of aid that arrived in Gaza each day prior to the launching of Israel's genocidal onslaught on October 7.
(2024-07-19). Houthis Claim Tel Aviv Drone Strike, 'Human Error' in Israeli Defense. themedialine.org
(2024-07-19). One killed, eight wounded in drone attack on Tel Aviv; Houthis claim responsibility. haaretz.com Eight people were wounded from the drone's blast ‚ñ The IDF said it identified the drone but didn't intercept or activate sirens due to human error…
(2024-07-19). One killed, eight wounded in drone attack on Tel Aviv; Houthis claim responsibility. haaretz.com Emergency services report eight people were wounded from the blast of the drone ‚ñ The IDF said it identified the drone but didn't intercept or activate sirens due to human error…
(2024-07-19). Yemen's Houthis claim Tel Aviv drone attack that left 1 dead. scmp.com The Houthis, who have carried out dozens of attacks against Red Sea shipping to show support for Palestinians during the Gaza war, said their 'UAV force' attacked Tel Aviv.
(2024-07-19). Yemen's Houthis Claim Deadly Tel Aviv Drone Attack. news.antiwar.com At least one person was killed and several others injured in a drone strike on Tel Aviv early Friday morning. Yemen's ruling Houthi government claimed responsibility for the blast, saying a new weapon was used in the operation. A spokesman for the Houthis' military wing, Yahya Saree, announced the attack in a televised statement later …
(2024-07-19). Intel Says Russia Looking To Arm Houthis With Anti-Ship Missiles: Report. twz.com Russia might arm Yemen's Houthi rebels with advanced anti-ship missiles in response to
(2024-07-19). Headlines for July 19, 2024. democracynow.org Trump Accepts GOP Nomination with Longest-Ever Convention Speech, 2nd Dem. Senator Calls on Biden to Step Down Amid Reports He May Be on Verge of Ending Campaign, Israel Bombs Another U.N. School; Families Grieve Loved Ones as Bodies Exhumed from Al-Amal Hospital, Israel's "Weaponization of Water" Leading to Death, Disease as Polio Virus Is Detected in Gaza, Houthis Claim Responsibility for Strike in Tel Aviv That Kills One, Death Toll Climbs to 28 in Bangladesh Student Protests as Crackdown Intensifies, Microsoft Outage Grounds Planes, Causes Global Chaos, U.K. Court Hands 4- and 5-Year Prison…
(2024-07-19). Lethal Houthi drone strike on Tel Aviv marks dramatic new phase for war since Oct. 7. haaretz.com The Houthis, armed with increasingly sophisticated long-range weapons supplied by Iran, say Tel Aviv will now be a main target. That means Israel's multifront war just got tougher — and the conflict is set to become regional…
(2024-07-19). How Israeli settlements are taking over the West Bank as Gaza war rages. aljazeera.com Ahead of key ICJ ruling on settlements, here's a look at how much West Bank land Israel has grabbed since October 7.
(2024-07-19). Gaza under attack as ICJ says Israeli occupation is 'illegal'. newarab.com The UN's top court on Friday The advisory opinion of The Hague-based is not binding, but it comes amid mounting concern over Israel's war in Gaza. | Meanwhile, the Houthi group said they fired a drone that
(2024-07-19). ICJ's decision on the occupation goes beyond Israel's worst fears. haaretz.com Israel's fundamental arguments about its long-term occupation of the West Bank and Gaza are undermined in the ICJ's advisory opinion, which essentially arms countries, institutions and corporations with justification to penalize Israel. Ignoring it shouldn't be an option…
(2024-07-19). ICJ: Israel policies in occupied Palestine amounts to apartheid. newarab.com The United Nations' highest court said that Israeli settlements in occupied Palestinian territories are illegal and all states should cooperate to bring an end to The findings by judges at the "Israeli settlements in the W…
(2024-07-19). ICJ: Israeli occupation of Palestinian lands is 'unlawful' and breaches laws concerning apartheid. middleeasteye.net ICJ: Israeli occupation of Palestinian lands is 'unlawful' and breaches laws concerning apartheid | Top UN court says Israel's decades-long occupation of Palestinian territories should be brought to an end 'as rapidly as possible' | | Judge and President of the International Cou…
(2024-07-19). ICJ finds Israeli occupation of Palestinian territories 'unlawful,' must end presence. haaretz.com Though the top UN court's advisory opinion is nonbinding, a ruling against Israel would probably lead to greater international sanctions against the settlement movement…
(2024-07-19). ICJ says Israeli occupation of Palestinian territories 'unlawful,' must end presence. haaretz.com The world court said Israel has been committing apartheid and should make restitution over its occupation of the West Bank and East Jerusalem…
(2024-07-19). ICJ opinion on Israel's occupation upends the order that oppresses Palestinians. middleeasteye.net ICJ opinion on Israel's occupation upends the order that oppresses Palestinians | Western leaders can no longer pretend to ignore what is actually happening on the ground in occupied Palestine | | Israeli soldiers stand guard as Palestinians line up to enter a checkpoint in Qalandia, in the…
(2024-07-19). Secret Service under suspicion amid contradictions in Trump's attempted assassination. infobrics.org With the ongoing political crisis, any investigation on the Secret Service will be either weaponized by Republicans against Democrats or covered up by the latter, amid a major narrative war and claims about "conspiracy theories".
(2024-07-19). US-Australia submarine deal under AUKUS partnership faces delays. infobrics.org "The jury's still out" on the submarine part of the AUKUS deal.
(2024-07-19). Modimania in Moscow: The Wide Resonance of Narendra Modi's Visit. infobrics.org To a greater extent than on specific agreements, the summit was aimed at securing already-achieved successes and promising areas of cooperation in the economic sphere: support for mutual investments, the further development of payment infrastructure, the stimulation of settlements in national currencies, and the development of the insurance and logistics system…
(2024-07-19). Ukrainians increasingly rejecting European identity. infobrics.org According to a recent survey, more than a half of Ukrainians don't "feel European".
(2024-07-19). Sri Lanka Explores Joining BRICS Amid Faster Post-Debt Restructuring Growth Hopes. infobrics.org Sri Lanka has been exploring plans to join BRICS, a bloc of the world's major emerging economies…
(2024-07-19). Washington DC's perpetual bloodlust is quite literally bleeding Ukraine dry. infobrics.org The Kiev regime forces were initially composed of people in their late 20s and 30s, but as most of them were killed or wounded, this is how the average age of soldiers was pushed to around 40. In other words, the US war criminals effectively wiped out an entire generation of Ukrainian men and they now want to do the same to kids who have barely reached adulthood (or haven't yet).
(2024-07-19). In the post-October 7 world, there are no promised lands for Jews. haaretz.com The last year has been deeply unsettling for Jews, leading to a feeling that a period of unique tolerance and safety may be over. It's not only the Hamas attack, but also internal political developments in Israel…
(2024-07-19). What the veterans of a radical Israeli anti-Zionist group believe now. haaretz.com Veterans of the Matzpen organization, who were too radical for the Israeli public 50 years ago, are taking part in a play about the military government that controlled the Arab population for 18 years. The reunion is an opportunity for them to reevaluate — some with remorse, some with a feeling of vindication…
(2024-07-19). Israeli Forces Abduct a Palestinian Near Qalqilia. imemc.org Israeli forces abducted, before dawn Friday, a Palestinian young man in the town of 'Azzun, east of Qalqilia in the northwestern part of the West Bank. Media sources said that several occupation vehicles invaded the town of 'Azzun, east of Qalqilia, before storming several citizens' homes, and abducting the young man, Salim Badran. Palestine TV …
(2024-07-19). Mike Johnson threatens to arrest lawmakers who disrupt Netanyahu's Congress speech. haaretz.com At 'Salute to Pro-Israel Elected Officials' on the sidelines of the GOP convention, Speaker Johnson tells Republican Jews: We are the only-pro Israel party…
(2024-07-19). Saturday 7/20: Film Plus Food – Palestine-Israel. indybay.org Mukunda Studio walk from Civic Center Bart | 1250 Folsom Street, 2nd Floor, San Francisco, CA, 94103…
(2024-07-19). Blast near US consulate rocks Tel Aviv; Yemen claims drone op. presstv.ir The coastal city of Tel Aviv in the occupied territories is hit by a powerful explosion, which is being investigated as a possible drone attack.
(2024-07-19). EU Admits 'Double Standards' On Israel, Ukraine, Iraq, Climate Crisis. popularresistance.org The European Union's high representative for foreign affairs and security policy, Josep Borrell, has acknowledged that the West has hypocritical "double standards". | Borrell argued that "diplomacy is the art of managing double standards". | As examples of Western hypocrisy, the top EU diplomat cited international law, the Russia-Ukraine-NATO war, Israel's bombing of Gaza, the US-led invasion of Iraq, and climate change. "Wherever I go, I find myself confronted with the accusation of double standards", Borrell recalled. "I used to say to my ambassadors that diplomacy is the art of managing double standards. Certa…
(2024-07-19). 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.
(2024-07-19). Netanyahu left alone on Israel's rejectionist front as conditions ripen for Gaza cease-fire. haaretz.com Even within government there is growing support for a hostage deal, but leaks – and the prime minister himself – are thwarting progress…
(2024-07-19). July 18: 'Axis of Resistance' operations against Israeli occupation. presstv.ir Amid Israel's genocidal war on Gaza, which has killed nearly 38,900 Palestinians so far, resistance groups in Palestine and across the region continue their operations against the Tel Aviv regime and its Western backers.
(2024-07-19). Yemen's Army Declares Tel Aviv 'Hit Zone'. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Yemeni Armed Forces have extended their support for Gaza by launching a successful drone strike against Tel Aviv, declaring the tourist and economic hub of the Israeli regime a hit zone.
(2024-07-19). Palestinian factions join Hamas to condemn HRW's 'Israel bias'. newarab.com
(2024-07-19). 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…
(2024-07-19). Cyber outage grounds flights, causes disruptions in Israel and around the world. haaretz.com Israel's health ministry says hospitals and additional health services are among those affected…
(2024-07-19). Israeli airstrike destroys UN school sheltering displaced Palestinians. presstv.ir An Israeli airstrike has destroyed a UN school building housing displaced Palestinians.
(2024-07-19). US Naval Efforts Falter as Yemen's Blockade Bankrupts Israel's Eilat Port. scheerpost.com
(2024-07-19). A 'historic' U.S. visit awaits, but Netanyahu will hear the same message from Biden and Trump. haaretz.com It remains unclear whether Israel's prime minister will meet with Biden — whom he sees as a lame duck — or with Trump, but they will both tell him to 'get over it' and end the war ‚ñ The most widely shared view is that Netanyahu will end up approving a hostage deal, possibly as part of a plea deal to end his criminal nightmare ‚ñ Bibi finally faces his Waterloo — well, not really…
(2024-07-19). Israel/Occupied and Autonomous Palestinian Territories: West Bank Barrier causes serious humanitarian and legal problems. icrc.org
(2024-07-19). Adidas 'revises' campaign with Bella Hadid after Israel backlash. newarab.com Adidas has apologised for teaming up with Palestinian-American model The sportswear brand used Hadid's face for a relaunch of the SL72 shoes worn by athletes at the 1972 Munich Olympics. | The tournament that year saw 11
(2024-07-19). Trump vows to 'end the war caused by the attack on Israel,' blames Biden for October 7. haaretz.com Accepting the Republican presidential nomination, former president promised 'to end every single international crisis the current administration has created'…
(2024-07-19). Israeli Forces Demolish Four Tourist Villas in Jericho. imemc.org Israeli forces demolished, on Thursday, four tourist villas in Jericho city, in the northeastern part of the occupied West Bank, and delivered orders to demolish a residential building north of occupied Jerusalem. Media sources said that occupation forces stormed near the "Hisham's Palace" archaeological site in Jericho city, accompanied by bulldozers. Sources added that the …
(2024-07-19). After Warning Israel, Putin To Host Palestinian Leader Amid Netanyahu-Biden Tension | Russia | USA. hindustantimes.com Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas will visit Russia on August 12-14, according to RIA Novosti. Abbas will meet Russian President Vladimir Putin on August 13, RIA Novosti reported citing a diplomatic source. The announcement of Abbas's visit to Moscow came days before Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu's onvisit to the US on July 24.
(2024-07-19). 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.
(2024-07-19). UN concerned about risk in Middle East after Houthi attack. plenglish.com United Nations, July 19 (Prensa Latina) The recent Houthi attack against the capital of Israel could lead to further escalation in the region, UN Secretary General António Guterres warned today, insisting on the need to reduce tensions.
(2024-07-19). Army Shoots a Palestinian Near Nablus. imemc.org On Thursday, Israeli forces shot a Palestinian young man with live rounds in the village of 'Asira al-Qibliya, southwest of Nablus in the northern West Bank. According to Ahmad Jibril, the director of the Palestinian Red Crescent Society (PRCS) Ambulance and Emergency Services in Nablus, said its ambulance crews transported a 19-year-old who sustained a …
(2024-07-19). FIDH International Bureau resolution: in Gaza, act or watch the Palestinian people die. fidh.org
(2024-07-19). Israel in Palestine, Rwanda in DRC. orinocotribune.com
(2024-07-19). 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
(2024-07-19). Netanyahu Desperate For Trump Meeting During USA Trip: Here's Why | Israel | Biden | US Election. hindustantimes.com The Israeli Prime Minister has reportedly expressed a desire to meet former US President Donald Trump during his visit to the United States next week. According to Israel's Kan public broadcaster, Netanyahu wants to meet Trump, or at least to speak to the Republican presidential contender on the phone. This comes after US President Joe Biden tested positive for COVID-19 and has been recovering in quarantine. Netanyahu will also meet US Vice President Kamala Harris.
(2024-07-19). FIFA postpones decision on Palestinian bid to suspend Israel. newarab.com The Palestinian Football Association (PFA) had
(2024-07-19). Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory: The law of occupation must be respected. icrc.org
(2024-07-19). Israeli airstrike destroys UN school sheltering displaced Palestinians. presstv.ir An Israeli airstrike has destroyed a UN school building housing displaced Palestinians.
(2024-07-19). Yedioth Ahronoth: The Yemeni army's threats to bomb Israel came true tonight. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-07-19). Oxfam: Israel weaponizing water in ongoing invasion of Gaza. presstv.ir The charity group Oxfam says Israel has been systematically using water as a weapon of war against Palestinians in Gaza, showing disregard for human life and violating international law.
(2024-07-19). Israeli groups create own 'civil' probe into October 7 failings. newarab.com Several groups representing victims of the Families of the victims, both those who died in and survived the attack led by
(2024-07-19). UN top court rules Israeli occupation of Palestinian territory illegal, calls for its end. scmp.com The advisory opinion of The Hague-based is not binding, but it comes amid mounting concern over Israel's war against Hamas sparked by the group's brutal October 7 attacks.
(2024-07-19). A 'historic' U.S. visit awaits, but Netanyahu will hear the same message from Biden and Trump. haaretz.com It remains unclear whether the Israeli prime minister will meet with Biden – whom he sees as a lame duck – or with Trump, but they will both tell him to 'Get over it' and end the war ‚ñ The most widely shared view is that Netanyahu will end up approving a hostage deal – possibly as part of a plea bargain to end his criminal nightmare…
(2024-07-19). Iran Blames Politicized Stances for Prolonged Gaza Crisis. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The caretaker foreign minister of Iran said the politicized and wrong approaches as well as double standards have hampered the efforts to end the crisis in Gaza, where the Israeli regime has been committing genocidal crimes for over nine months.
(2024-07-19). Vigil in Berkeley Honors Gaza Martyrs. indybay.org Gathering at Old City Hall shows photos of victims of Israel's attempted Holocaust…
(2024-07-19). 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.
(2024-07-19). 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…
(2024-07-19). A Palestinian boy was on his way home form soccer practice when he was shot dead by Israeli troops. haaretz.com Soldiers shot and wounded a 12-year-old boy from Ramallah, then prevented a Palestinian ambulance from evacuating him for 20 minutes. Eight days after he was abandoned by the roadside bleeding, he died…
(2024-07-19). Rejection of Palestinian Statehood Proves Israel's Racist Nature: Iranian Spokesman. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry denounced the Israeli parliament's vote opposing a Palestinian state as a testimony to the racist nature of the Zionist regime, which he said threatens world peace and security.
(2024-07-19). The U.S. seeks to recover regional control with NATO office in Jordan, says Dr. Issam Khawaja. mronline.org Dr. Issam Khawaja told Peoples Dispatch that by opening the office, the US-dominated alliance is seeking to enhance its presence in the Eastern Mediterranean, prevent the eruption of a regional war, and protect Israel.
(2024-07-19). Why Israel's high ranking on the happiness index is one big lie. haaretz.com The high rankings Israel gets on the international happiness index conceals a society suffering from a loss of hope and apathy. To change this situation we must cultivate a different feeling: rage…
(2024-07-19). Israel using water as 'weapon of war' in Gaza, Oxfam says. newarab.com The report, titled Water War Crimes, details how Israel has obstructed aid and "weaponised water against Palestinians in Gaza". | According to the findings, the water availab…
(2024-07-19). Report: US Allows Tax Incentives for Donations to Israeli Groups Blocking Aid. scheerpost.com
(2024-07-19). Blast near US consulate rocks Tel Aviv; Yemen claims drone op. presstv.ir The coastal city of Tel Aviv in the occupied territories is hit by a powerful explosion, which is being investigated as a possible drone attack.
(2024-07-19). What happened when an ultra-Orthodox settler offered to teach an ultra-secular Tel Avivian about Judaism. haaretz.com One day someone knocked on my door. It was an ultra-Orthdox man who asked me with a smile whether I wanted to learn Judaism. I invited him in…
(2024-07-19). Top UN court to issue opinion on Israel's occupied territories. newarab.com The top United Nations court is delivering a nonbinding advisory opinion Friday on the legality of Friday's hearing comes against the backdrop of In a separate case, the Inter…
(2024-07-19). 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
(2024-07-19). Negotiating for American Hostages Overseas and in Gaza. indybay.org Former Israel Defense Forces special operations officer Mickey Bergman, who has been engaged in the delicate art of international high-stake hostage negotiations for the release of Americans being held overseas for the past 18 years, spoke of his experiences at the Stimson Center in introducing his new book "In The Shadows."
(2024-07-19). Netanyahu left alone on Israel's rejectionist front as conditions ripen for Gaza ceasefire. haaretz.com Even within government there is growing support for a hostage deal, but leaks – and the prime minister himself – are thwarting progress…
(2024-07-19). Drone attack on Israel's Tel Aviv leaves one dead, at least 10 injured. aljazeera.com Israel's military says it is investigating the attack and why aerial defences failed to intercept the 'aerial target'.
(2024-07-19). Public Health Authorities Raise Alarm as Poliovirus Is Found in Gaza Sewage. truthout.org Poliovirus has been detected in sewage samples at six locations in the Gaza Strip, the World Health Organization said on Friday, following announcements from both the Israel and Gaza health ministries. Vaccine-derived poliovirus type 2 was found in samples taken on June 23 from sites in Khan Younis and Deir al-Balah. Public health authorities expressed grave concerns about the findings… |
(2024-07-19). Palestinians suffer as Israel cuts off vital WB water springs. newarab.com As temperatures climbed above 40 ∞C in Al-Auja village in the Kaabneh is one of 150
(2024-07-19). Israel forces using 'unwarranted lethal force' in West Bank: NGO. newarab.com The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) said the first half of this year had seen a serious escalation of violence and rights violations in the Palestinian terri…
(2024-07-19). 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…
(2024-07-19). Israel In Palestine, Rwanda In DRC. popularresistance.org After October 7, 2023, as Israel began bombing Gaza and the world reacted in horror, a question murmured through the anti-war, anti-imperial left. Why not the Democratic Republic of the Congo? Why have the horrors in DRC gone on for so many years, with millions dead and millions displaced by the same decades-long conflict, but without a similar response? | Since then the UN Group of Experts' have reported that Rwandan troops inside the borders of DRC outnumber those of Rwanda's M23 militia, which masquerades as Congolese. The report also concluded that Uganda backs M23. | I spoke to Congolese journalist Akilimali…
(2024-07-19). Video shows deadly drone attack in Israeli city of Tel Aviv. aljazeera.com Videos show the moment a drone struck a building in Israel's Tel Aviv, killing one person and injuring several more.
(2024-07-19). Israel's Tour Guide Industry Imploding. themedialine.org
(2024-07-19). 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.
(2024-07-19). Israel lobbyist in House of Lords claims thousands of pounds in public funds. middleeasteye.net Israel lobbyist in House of Lords claims thousands of pounds in public funds | Lord Polak said David Cameron encouraged him to 'stand up for Israel' in parliament at the time of his appointment | | Lord Polak stepped down as head of Conservative Friends of Israel when he entered the House o…
(2024-07-19). Day 286 Update: 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 from the pre-dawn hours, through the morning, afternoon and into the evening.
(2024-07-19). Israel Bombs UN School, 2 Refugee Camps in Gaza. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — At least 12 Palestinians have been killed in the Israeli regime's bomb attacks on a UN-run school and two refugee camps in the Gaza Strip.
(2024-07-19). Yemen Declares Tel Aviv 'Unsafe Zone' After Successful Drone Attack. libya360.wordpress.com The Cradle The Israeli army has blamed a 'human error' on their failure to sound air raid sirens or intercept the drone, which they confirmed came in from the south The Yemeni Armed Forces has claimed responsibility for a deadly drone attack that hit the Israeli city of Tel Aviv during the early hours of 19 July,…
(2024-07-19). Power Punch: Leveling Up Antifascist Theory and Action Using A Decade of Reflection on Fighting the Alt-Right. itsgoingdown.org
(2024-07-19). Relief for France's immigrant communities after far right defeat. newarab.com
(2024-07-19). Oman Shia mosque attackers were Omani citizens, police say. newarab.com The three gunmen who shot and The
(2024-07-19). 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…
(2024-07-19). Talks with Sudan warring parties 'encouraging': UN. newarab.com Talks between a United Nations envoy and delegations from both warring parties in War has raged since April 2023 between the Sudanese regular army under Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and the paramilitary UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres's personal envoy for…
(2024-07-19). Iraq: Blast hits former pro-Iran paramilitaries depot. newarab.com An explosion ripped through "logistics" warehouses belonging to former "At 7: 00 pm (1600 GMT) an explosion occurred in logistics warehouses belonging to the 42 Brigade in the Yusufiyah area, south of
(2024-07-19). As convention comes to a close, Republicans turn to Michigan. newarab.com On Saturday, Donald Trump, boost…
(2024-07-19). The Palestinian baker bringing heritage flavours to South London. newarab.com From Thursday to Sunday, Sara Assad-Mannings opens the shutters to her small bakery in Herne Hill, South London. | Proudly proclaiming 'Sourdough buns, Palestinian flavours,' But now with its first physical store, which opened in May, things have gone to a whole new level. |
(2024-07-19). Britain will resume funding to UN Palestinian agency UNRWA. newarab.com Britain's new Labour government said on Friday it would resume funding to the UN Palestinian refugee agency Britain was one of several countries to
(2024-07-19). Are Fatah-Hamas reconciliation talks in Beijing a waste of time. newarab.com The latest round of Fatah-Hamas reconciliation talks are due to take place in
(2024-07-19). Egypt remains silent about Bob Menendez's bribery conviction. newarab.com
(2024-07-19). Dubai princess Mahra says divorcing husband on Instagram. newarab.com
(2024-07-19). How has CrowdStrike global IT outage affected the MENA region. newarab.com
(2024-07-19). Tunisia presidential hopeful gets jail sentence, life ban. newarab.com A potential Tunisian presidential candidate on Friday received an eight-month prison sentence and lifetime ban from running for office, reports said, with NGOs warning of increasing obstacles for Lotfi Mraihi, head of left-wing opposition Republican People's Union, was arrested on July 3 on suspicion of corruption. | In addition to the prison sentence, Mraihi, who announced his candidacy in early April, was given a lifetime ban from standing in any election, Tunisian media said.
(2024-07-19). Bangladesh protesters set state TV HQ ablaze as toll mounts. newarab.com Police fired rubber bullets at hundreds of protesters, who fought back and chased retreating officers to the headquarters of Bangladesh Television (BTV) in the capital Dhaka.
(2024-07-19). 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…
(2024-07-19). UAE could join Gaza multinational force, official says. newarab.com The "The UAE could consider being part of the stabilisation forces alongside Arab and international partners…at the invitation of a reformed PA [
(2024-07-19). 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. | ".
(2024-07-19). Children as young as 7 'arrested' by German police at Gaza demos. newarab.com Berlin police is arresting children at The most recent confirmed arrest of children involved the early June detention of a 7-year-old boy for allegedly hitting an officer's helmet with his flag. In a witness statement shown to The New Arab (TNA), the boy's father said he had been carrying his son on his shoulders at a march when they suddenly found themselves surrounded by officers who lashed out…
(2024-07-19). Algeria elections: Tebboune, other hopefuls submit candidacies. newarab.com
(2024-07-19). Iran's police cracks down on unveiled Ashura mourners. newarab.com The summoning and prosecution of a group of girls who participated in the Many believe this incident serves as a warning that, with conservatives leaving the presidential office, pressures on civil society, opponents of the mandatory hijab, and political activists will increase. | On Tuesday…
(2024-07-19). Syria's ruling Baath party expectedly wins parliamentary vote. newarab.com
(2024-07-19). Saudi Arabia has executed over 100 people so far in 2024. newarab.com
(2024-07-19). 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
(2024-07-19). Is Sudan's army on the verge of collapse. newarab.com
(2024-07-19). EU pledges $435M to prevent Palestinian Authority collapse. newarab.com The European Commission
(2024-07-19). 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
(2024-07-19). GOP convention abuzz over Biden's possible replacement. newarab.com US President Joe Biden's The news broke on the same day that US Senator
(2024-07-19). Polio virus found as flies and mosquitoes feast on Gaza's waste. newarab.com
(2024-07-19). Brazil Will Send Observers for Venezuela's 28 July Presidential Elections. orinocotribune.com Brazil will send two electoral observers to Venezuela for the July 28 presidential elections. The Superior Electoral Court (TSE) of Brazil, which a month ago rejected an invitation from the government of Venezuela to participate, announced on Wednesday, July 17, that it has reviewed its earlier decision and will send two observers. | Although the highest electoral authority of Brazil had initially decided against sending electoral observers to Venezuela without explaining the reasons for the refusal, on Wednesday it notified the Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs that it will send two of its technical experts…
(2024-07-19). Venezuela Extends PDVSA's Joint Venture With Chevron Until 2050. orinocotribune.com The joint venture of Petróleos de Venezuela (PDVSA) with Chevron, Petroindependencia, will continue to operate until 2050, after the Venezuelan National Assembly extended by 15 years the period of its activity in Venezuela. | During its regular session on Friday, July 18, the National Assembly unanimously approved the extension request of Petroindependencia, which is headquartered in the state of Carabobo. | Petroindependencia is a joint venture established in 2010 as part of then President Hugo Chávez's oil sector nationalization scheme. Initially it was granted an operation period of 25 years, that is, until 20…
(2024-07-19). Chavistas Warn About Escalation of Media Warfare Against Venezuela's Elections (+Machado). orinocotribune.com Caracas ( Castillo condemned the fact that this Wednesday, July 17, a group of international media outlets are predicting an outcome for the presidential elections, scheduled for July 28, in which they claim there will be fraud in Venezuela. | "We are talking about The Guardian in the United K…
(2024-07-19). President Maduro Proposes Special Anti-Blockade Law to Recover Salaries. orinocotribune.com The president of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, proposed a Special Anti-Blockade Law for the Working Class to recover the lost income of all workers as quickly as possible. | "I call upon the working class to debate and act to start a dialogue, to discuss the special plan for an Anti-Blockade Law of the Working Class," he said at an official event on Wednesday, July 17. "Discuss a special law to recover the income of the working class, in addition the issue of housing that is being debated. I have the plan and I have the project, I am the only one who has a plan for the benefit of the majority. We have the capacity t…
(2024-07-19). Give Peace A Chance In Haiti: Restoring Security And Stability. popularresistance.org At 9: 16 a.m. on June 25, a Kenya Airways plane touched down in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. On board were some 200 Kenyan police, the vanguard of the Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission approved by the United Nations Security Council late last year. Eventually, the force is expected to consist of 2,500 officers from at least a half dozen countries who will be tasked with restoring security and clearing the way for free and fair elections. | It's certainly not the first such mission in Haiti, where, since the mid-1990s, there have been nearly constant UN and foreign security deployments. Almost 10,000 troops we…
(2024-07-19). Whole Truth Five Sentenced To 4-5 Years At Southwark Crown Court. popularresistance.org In an obscene perversion of justice, five Just Stop Oil supporters were handed multi-year prison sentences today for nothing more than attending a Zoom call. [1] | At Southwark Crown Court, Judge Christopher Hehir jailed Roger Hallam (57, from Wales) for five years, whilst Daniel Shaw (38, from Northampton), Lucia Whittaker De Abreu (34, from Derby), Louise Lancaster (58, from Cambridge) and Cressida Gethin (22, from Hereford) were each sentenced to four years. | They were convicted last week of conspiracy to cause a public nuisance in relation to the M25 motorway disruption in November 2022. [2] | They will join…
(2024-07-19). Milwaukee Shipped In 4,500 Cops To Suppress Protest At RNC. popularresistance.org Contestations over the Republican National Committee's efforts to foreclose avenues for lawful protest outside this week's Republican National Convention (RNC) were already heated months before GOP delegates started booking their flights to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, for the convention. | So it was something of a victory for free speech that, after months of mobilizing and negotiations — and in the unexpectedly heightened state of policing following the July 13 assassination attempt on Donald Trump — some protesters managed to demonstrate close enough to the RNC to be seen and heard by its attendees. | The…
(2024-07-19). Thousands March Against Republicans On The First Day Of The RNC. popularresistance.org Milwaukee, WI — After two years of work, the Coalition to March on the RNC culminated its efforts with a 3500-person rally and march on the opening day of the 2024 Republican National Convention. The Coalition was truly national in character, composed of more than 120 organizations representing all manner of social movements. The principle rallying cry of the broad united front was to fight against the racist and reactionary Republican agenda. | "The most visible figurehead of the Republican Party right now is Donald Trump, but we want to be clear: we are marching on the Republicans' entire agenda.
(2024-07-19). Collapsing Empire: Yemen Defeats US Navy. libya360.wordpress.com Kit Klarenberg British-registered cargo vessel, Rubymar, sinking in the Red Sea off the coast of Yemen, 03 March 2024 (issued 07 March 2024). EPA/Yemeni Al-Joumhouriya TV Undefeated and indefatigable, God's Partisans are not backing down, and are going nowhere. The Resistance fights to win. On July 12th, the Associated Press (AP) published an astonishing report, on the return…
(2024-07-19). US and UK launch 3 new airstrikes on Yemen's Hodeidah Airport. peoplesdispatch.org The United States and its allies have been attacking different locations across Yemen to curb Ansar Allah's attacks in the Red Sea, but Ansar Allah vows to increase its operations even in the Indian Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea…
(2024-07-19). Never Forget Julian Assange. scheerpost.com
(2024-07-19). Push for Biden to Drop Out Reaches Very Top of Democratic Party. scheerpost.com
(2024-07-19). China and the Slowing Petroleum Market: EVs Displaced 1.5 Million Barrels per Day in 2024. scheerpost.com By Juan Cole / Informed Comment Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — The International Energy Agency signaled last week that the rate of increase in world petroleum demand fell in the second quarter of 2024 to an 18-month low. The increased demand was only 710,000 barrels a day. The world used 102.04 million barrels per day of petroleum as of …
(2024-07-19). Canada Makes an Unprecedented Push for Multifamily Housing. scheerpost.com
(2024-07-19). Inconvenient Truths: Trump Trumps EVs. scheerpost.com By Diego Ramos / Original to ScheerPost At the Republican National Convention last night, Donald Trump took a shot at the electric vehicle (EV) industry, stating that he will "end the electric vehicle mandate on day one." Trump also targeted China, raising concerns about the possibility of Chinese companies opening an EV factory in Mexico …
(2024-07-19). Retrospective on Trump/Biden Debate with Professor Shen Yi of Fudan University. sonar21.com One of the benefits of attending the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum is that I met and befriended some amazing people. One of these is Yi Shen currently works at the Department of International Politics , Fudan University. Yi does research in Foreign Policy, Information Technology, National Cybersecurity Strategy, Global Cyberspace Gonvernance and Politics and International Relations. | Professor Yi graciously agreed to let me interview him. Actually, it was sort of a joint-interview. Since he is a technical guru,…
(2024-07-19). To a Starving Orphan Who Died Alone in Rubble. counterpunch.org Tales of infants and young children dying because they can't get enough to eat and distraught parents robbed of their dignity because they can do nothing for their kids (or themselves) are too numerous and ghastly to detail here. But just for a moment imagine that all of this was happening to your loved ones.
(2024-07-19). Trump's RNC Speech Riddled With Lies, Xenophobia and False Claims of Unity. truthout.org Former President Donald Trump formally accepted the Republican Party's nomination for the 2024 election on Thursday evening, delivering a speech that was riddled with disinformation and anti-immigrant rhetoric — despite his supposed calls for "unity" in the wake of the recent attempt on his life. Trump's speech was the longest in modern history, lasting over an hour and a half. |
(2024-07-19). Global IT Outage Grounds Flights, Disrupts Health Care and Banking. truthout.org A global technology outage attributed to a software update by the U.S.-based cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike sparked chaos around the world Friday as flights were grounded and healthcare, banking, and ground transportation systems experienced major disruptions. George Kurtz, the president and CEO of CrowdStrike, said in a statement Friday morning that the company is "actively working with… |
(2024-07-19). Republicans Extra Confident That Trump Will Win After RNC — But Should They Be? truthout.org As the 2024 Republican National Convention wraps up, Americans are anxious to know where the presidential candidates stand following the week of GOP campaigning in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It's unclear as of yet whether voters' preferences have shifted, as polling hasn't been published in the day since former President Donald Trump accepted his party's nomination. But the events of the past… |
(2024-07-19). Appeals Court Blocks Biden's Student Debt Relief Plan. truthout.org Student debt cancellation advocates on Thursday responded to a federal appeals court blocking implementation of one of U.S. President Joe Biden's relief programs by demanding a shutdown of the whole system to spare borrowers and the economy. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 8th Circuit's temporary ruling against the administration's Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) plan comes just over… |
(2024-07-19). Sister of Samuel Sharpe Jr. Demands Justice After Police Killing During RNC. truthout.org As anger grows in Milwaukee over the police killing of 43-year-old Samuel Sharpe during the Republican National Convention, we speak with his sister, Angelique Sharpe, who says the family is fighting for transparency from the authorities and the full video of the fatal incident. "We really want justice for my brother," says Angelique, who also explains that her brother's life had been threatened… |
(2024-07-19). UK to resume funding to UN agency for Palestinian refugees. aljazeera.com New Labour government says UNRWA 'absolutely central' to humanitarian aid, commits to providing $27m.
(2024-07-19). UK announces it will resume funding Unrwa. middleeasteye.net UK announces it will resume funding Unrwa | Foreign Secretary David Lammy announces $27m in new funding to agency, months after previous UK government suspended financing | | A man walks with a gilet bearing the logo of the UN at school run by the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine…
(2024-07-19). Resolution highlights mechanism for integrated urban-rural development. ecns.cn The resolution adopted by the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China on further deepening reform comprehensively to advance Chinese modernization at its third plenary session has highlighted the importance of improving the mechanism for integrated urban-rural development.
(2024-07-19). Natural scenery of Makehe primitive forest farm in Qinghai. ecns.cn Situated in Sanjiangyuan National Nature Reserve with an average elevation of 3,600 meters, Makehe is the highest natural primitive forest in China, spanning Qinghai and Sichuan provinces.
(2024-07-19). China launches new Earth observation satellite. ecns.cn China sent a new Earth observation satellite into space from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in north China's Shanxi Province on Friday."ÄÄ…
(2024-07-19). China to focus on talent cultivation. ecns.cn China will focus on strengthening targeted talent cultivation and scientific and technological innovation in higher education to provide strong support for establishing a major global center for talent and innovation, Education Minister Huai Jinpeng said on Friday.
(2024-07-19). China to deepen reforms and promote its path to modernization by rule of law. ecns.cn China will also deepen reforms and promote its path to modernization by rule of law, Shen Chunyao, an official from the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, said on Friday.
(2024-07-19). Robust foreign trade to further drive economic growth, experts say. ecns.cn China's supportive policies and ongoing quality upgrades in foreign trade are set to bolster economic growth throughout the year despite lingering external challenges, market watchers and business leaders said on Thursday.
(2024-07-19). Stegosaurus sets auction record for almost $45 mln. ecns.cn Measuring 3.3 meters tall and nearly 8.2 meters long from nose to tail, with 254 fossil bone elements of an approximate total of 319, the fossil, nicknamed "Apex," is one of the most complete dinosaur skeletons ever found.
(2024-07-19). China will advance reforms in monopoly sectors. ecns.cn China will advance the market-oriented reforms in monopoly sectors within industries, such as energy and railways, said a senior financial official on Friday.
(2024-07-19). China to enhance integration of planning, systematic layout of reforms. ecns.cn China will introduce a series of measures to better coordinate economic reforms between the macro and micro levels, said an official on Friday.
(2024-07-19). China slams Japan's defense white paper. ecns.cn China's Ministry of National Defense criticized Japan's recently released defense white paper on Thursday evening, accusing it of using China as a pretext to deceive the Japanese public and mislead the international community, thereby justifying Japan's military expansion.
(2024-07-19). World's first report of a rare B subtype blood identified in North China's Hebei Province. ecns.cn Even rarer than Rh-negative blood, a B subtype blood has been identified in a hospital in Handan, North China's Hebei Province for the first time worldwide, expanding to scientific understanding of blood types and enhancing the effectiveness of blood transfusions.
(2024-07-19). China launches urgent steps with Philippines to probe killing of citizen. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Public Security announced on Thursday that it has immediately initiated law enforcement cooperation with authorities in the Philippines to investigate the recent kidnapping and killing of Chinese citizen surnamed Xia.
(2024-07-19). QR codes to ease border crossing for HK-Macao travel. ecns.cn Permanent residents of Hong Kong and Macao traveling between the two special administrative regions will soon find it more convenient to cross the border with the launch of a QR code system.
(2024-07-19). Hopes of stable stock market rise on H1 data. ecns.cn The improving half-year profitability of A-share companies can be interpreted as an indication that stock market performance will further stabilize in the following months and, more importantly, China's economic transformation will advance, said experts on Thursday.
(2024-07-19). Xinjiang sets winter wheat yield records for a second year. ecns.cn With the summer grain harvest underway in the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, one of China's major grain-growing areas, the region has set yield records for wheat.
(2024-07-19). China to foster stable development of the real estate market. ecns.cn China will foster the stable and sound development of the real estate market while accelerating the growth of emerging industries and expanding domestic demand. This is with the aim of facilitating the transition from old to new development drivers.
(2024-07-19). China to step up efforts for financial reforms. ecns.cn China expects to improve its macroeconomic governance system with further efforts to deepen the reform of the fiscal and financial systems as well as enhanced fiscal policy consistency, an official said on Friday.
(2024-07-19). AI model capable of reading various cancer images. ecns.cn A Chinese team has developed the country's first versatile artificial intelligence model capable of examining medical images of more than 20 human organs, including the lungs, breasts and liver.
(2024-07-19). Promotion of the property sector development is a key focus. ecns.cn As the deepening of reform practices continues, China aims to drive the transition from its traditional growth drivers to new growth drivers, providing robust support for high-quality development, a senior official said on Friday.
(2024-07-19). Vietnam's continental shelf claim opposed. ecns.cn China on Thursday rejected Vietnam's unilateral move to extend its continental shelf in the South China Sea, saying that such an act violated China's sovereignty and maritime interests and would not help resolve disputes.
(2024-07-19). Xinjiang sets winter wheat yield records for a second year. ecns.cn With the summer grain harvest underway in the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, one of China's major grain-growing areas, the region has set yield records for wheat.
(2024-07-19). China to shift focus from access to quality of education. ecns.cn China will increase the supply of high-quality educational resources, including optimizing the regional allocation to meet changes in school-age population, Education Minister Huai Jinpeng said in Beijing on Friday.
(2024-07-19). Xi chairs symposium to seek opinions of non-CPC personages on key reform resolution. ecns.cn Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, chaired a symposium in May to solicit views and suggestions of non-CPC personages on the drafting of the CPC resolution on further deepening reform comprehensively to advance Chinese modernization.
(2024-07-19). High-standard socialist market economy to provide important guarantee for Chinese modernization. ecns.cn A high-standard socialist market economy will provide an important guarantee for Chinese modernization, according to the Communique of the Third Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China(CPC) issued on Thursday.
(2024-07-19). China issues plan and preliminary results of anti-dumping probe into EU pork. ecns.cn MOFCOM issued notice on Thursday, saying that investigating authorities will use a sampling method in anti-dumping probe into EU pork, while providing further details on the sampling plan and the preliminary sampling results for anti-dumping case involving pork and pig by-products from Europe.
(2024-07-19). HK council issues apology to Nongfu. ecns.cn The Consumer Council of Hong Kong has issued an apology for saying that a product of Nongfu Spring, the Chinese mainland's largest bottled water company, has a substance at the highest level set by the European Union.
(2024-07-19). Insights | I would give China an 'A' for its high-quality development: U.S. scholar. ecns.cn "China's success story for the last 75 years has been written by the CPC. It is a story that created the greatest political, economic, and social changes in history," a U.S. expert has said.
(2024-07-19). QR codes to ease border crossing for HK-Macao travel. ecns.cn Permanent residents of Hong Kong and Macao traveling between the two special administrative regions will soon find it more convenient to cross the border with the launch of a QR code system.
(2024-07-19). New think tank set to promote world peace. ecns.cn Beijing launched a think tank on Thursday to focus on the 2-year-old Global Security Initiative, and it outlined plans to pool strengths for making peace, boosting the unity of nations and rejecting bloc confrontation.
(2024-07-19). Panda cub's healthy growth celebrated in Guangzhou. ecns.cn A grand ceremony was held at a safari park in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, on Thursday to celebrate the first month of a female panda cub born to Mengmeng, the eldest of the world's only giant panda triplets.
(2024-07-19). China to continue pursuing high-standard opening-up. ecns.cn China will staunchly adhere to international economic and trade rules and steadily expand institutional opening-up, in order to develop new institutions for a higher-standard open economy and translate its vast market into a significant opportunity for the world.
(2024-07-19). Yuan's global payment ranking remains in fourth place for eighth consecutive month in June. ecns.cn The yuan maintained its position as the fourth most active currency – accounting for 4.61 percent – in the global payment system in June for the eighth consecutive month, new data show.
(2024-07-19). New quality productive forces will be one of China's top priorities. ecns.cn Driving a shift to new quality productive forces will be among China's top priorities in promoting high-quality development in the long run, said Han Wenxiu, executive deputy director of the office of the Central Committee for Financial and Economic Affairs.
(2024-07-19). China launches urgent steps with Philippines to probe killing of citizen. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Public Security announced on Thursday that it has immediately initiated law enforcement cooperation with authorities in the Philippines to investigate the recent kidnapping and killing of Chinese citizen surnamed Xia.
(2024-07-19). World's first report of a rare B subtype blood identified in North China's Hebei Province. ecns.cn Even rarer than Rh-negative blood, a B subtype blood has been identified in a hospital in Handan, North China's Hebei Province for the first time worldwide, expanding to scientific understanding of blood types and enhancing the effectiveness of blood transfusions.
(2024-07-19). China to stick to reform and opening-up. ecns.cn The increasing uncertainties in the outside world will not affect China's determination and confidence in deepening reform and expanding opening-up.
(2024-07-19). 1 million yuan reward for stolen stone lions. ecns.cn Authorities in Shaanxi province are offering a reward for information about the theft of two cultural relics — a pair of stone lions — 14 years ago.
(2024-07-19). Shaanxi to build national research center for crested ibis. ecns.cn The construction of China's first national research center for the crested ibis will start in Hanzhong, Shaanxi province, in September, according to the management bureau of the Shaanxi Hanzhong Crested Ibis National Nature Reserve.
(2024-07-19). Giant panda cub turns one month old in Guangzhou. ecns.cn The cub turned one month old on Thursday. It has grown from 178 grams to 1,280 grams as of Thursday.
(2024-07-19). Party charts reform course. ecns.cn Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, and other members of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the 20th CPC Central Committee vote during the third plenary session of the 20th CPC Central Committee in Beijing.
(2024-07-19). HK council issues apology to Nongfu. ecns.cn The Consumer Council of Hong Kong has issued an apology for saying that a product of Nongfu Spring, the Chinese mainland's largest bottled water company, has a substance at the highest level set by the European Union.
(2024-07-19). Taiwan-Guangzhou internship program doubles student participation. ecns.cn Coming from 23 universities in Taiwan and 10 universities in the mainland, they will work in 50 companies and institutions in the southern city.
(2024-07-19). Highlights of news conference on 3rd plenary session. ecns.cn The Central Committee of the Communist Party of China holds a news conference on Friday on the guiding principles from the third plenary session of the 20th CPC Central Committee. Here are the highlights:…
(2024-07-19). Paris Olympic Village officially opens. ecns.cn The Olympic and Paralympic athletes Village officially opened on Thursday. Situated north of Paris, it is expected to accommodate over 14,000 athletes and team officials during the game.
(2024-07-19). 144-hour visa-free transit policy triggers 'China Travel' boom. ecns.cn China's National Immigration Administration announced on Monday that the country's 144-hour visa-free transit policy has been expanded to three more entry ports, taking the number of ports covered by the policy to 37.
(2024-07-19). China vows more opportunities for private enterprises. ecns.cn China vowed to create a favorable environment, to offer more opportunities for private enterprises, and enhance mechanisms for private companies to participate in major national projects, said a senior financial official at a news conference on Friday.
(2024-07-19). Von der Leyen wins 2nd term as Commission head but splits emerge. ecns.cn European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen secured her second five-year term of office after winning the vote in the European Parliament on Thursday, just a day after she lost a court case relating to the bloc's COVID-19 vaccine purchase contracts.
(2024-07-19). China to pursue major-country diplomacy with Chinese characteristics. ecns.cn The 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) concluded its third plenary session on Thursday, issuing a communique that emphasizes China's commitment to pursuing major-country diplomacy with distinctive Chinese characteristics.
(2024-07-19). China to promote high-quality development as its primary task. ecns.cn The 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China concluded its third plenary session on Thursday, stressing in a communique that China will promote high-quality development as its primary task in building China into a modern socialist country in all respects.
(2024-07-19). Guangxi posts standout first-half trade performance. ecns.cn Despite facing mounting complexities and uncertainties in the global landscape, the Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region's foreign trade sector continues to flourish.
(2024-07-19). China issues plan and preliminary results of anti-dumping probe into EU pork. ecns.cn MOFCOM issued notice on Thursday, saying that investigating authorities will use a sampling method in anti-dumping probe into EU pork, while providing further details on the sampling plan and the preliminary sampling results for anti-dumping case involving pork and pig by-products from Europe.
(2024-07-19). China to bring legislation in sync with its modernization drive. ecns.cn China will advance its path to modernization by deepening reforms in legislation, with greater efforts in formulating and revising some major legislative items, Shen Chunyao, an official from the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, said on Friday.
(2024-07-19). Yuan's global payment ranking remains in fourth place for eighth consecutive month in June. ecns.cn The yuan maintained its position as the fourth most active currency – accounting for 4.61 percent – in the global payment system in June for the eighth consecutive month, new data show.
(2024-07-19). Our First Amendment Rights Don't Disappear at the Schoolhouse Gates. aclu.org Our First Amendment rights do not disappear at the schoolhouse gates. Students of all ages can, and have, exercised their right to free speech, assembly, religion and expression since America's founding. | At the same time, schools can place reasonable restrictions on how students express themselves if their speech would be disruptive to the school environment or infringe on the rights of others. Importantly, students under 18 enrolled in K-12 have different protections than adult-age college or university students. Whether schools can punish students for speaking out depends on when, where, and how someone ex…
(2024-07-19). The EU's Planned Transformation Into A Military Union Is A Federalist Power Play. thealtworld.com Upon surrendering sovereignty over military policymaking, which some EU members have proudly protected up until now, every other aspect of federalization would quickly fall into place shortly afterwards and entrench German hegemony. | Newly reappointed European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen
(2024-07-19). Nuclear Lunacy Down Under. counterpunch.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 US interventions in
(2024-07-19). End Austerity: A Global Report on Budget Cuts and Harmful Social Reforms in 2022-25. cadtm.org
(2024-07-19). France: Macron's gamble. cadtm.org
(2024-07-19). 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, (…) | – | /…
(2024-07-19). Dark clouds over Europe with a few sunny patches. cadtm.org
(2024-07-19). Structural Adjustment and the Washington Consensus Are Not Abandoned in 2000. cadtm.org
(2024-07-19). The conjuncture in the crisis. cadtm.org
(2024-07-19). Climate and environmental crisis: Sorcerer's apprentices at the World Bank and the IMF. cadtm.org
(2024-07-19). In Finland, the Left Alliance Just Trounced the Far Right. cadtm.org
(2024-07-19). France: Thanks to a massive mobilization of the Left the Far Right cannot control the government. cadtm.org
(2024-07-19). A Tribute to Happy Traum. counterpunch.org 1961 was a remarkable year, in which the USA was first being led by a young idealistic president, John F. Kennedy. It was also the year of the Freedom Rides, when busloads of Freedom Riders had their buses attacked and burned when proceeding through the South, attempting to integrate restrooms and eating places. And it
(2024-07-19). Re-Opening a Permanently Shut Nuclear Reactor is a Dangerous Gamble. counterpunch.org Forty U.S. nuclear power reactors have shut permanently. But for the first time, an attempt is being made to re-start a closed reactor — the Palisades reactor in southwest Michigan. The American experience with nuclear power began as Cold War fears of nuclear war and health hazards from bomb test fallout were widespread. President Eisenhower's
(2024-07-19). National Organization for Women, Intersectionality, and Gaza. counterpunch.org The National Organization for Women was seen as a radical organization in the 1970's because of its valiant fight to protect reproductive rights for women. But even in those early days, NOW was not radical enough to include black women and LGBTQ as part of their mission. As the times changed and some people of
(2024-07-19). Roaming Charges: Politics on the Verge of Nervous Breakdown. counterpunch.org
(2024-07-19). Biden to Justices Alito and Thomas: "You're Fired" counterpunch.org A Modest Proposal for Improving American Democracy The far-right ideologues celebrate With the Supreme Court's recent decisions disempowering federal regulatory agencies (the "Chevron deference") and granting the President criminal immunity for "official acts" in office, American democracy — long infirm — is nearly moribund. The far-right ideologues of the Claremont Institute, Foundation for Government Accountability,
(2024-07-19). You're a Hypocrite, And So Am I. counterpunch.org We're all hypocrites. For the most part, it's not our fault. We necessarily live in the systems we're working to change. I'm writing this on a device made possible by conflict materials dug up by children in Congo. I'm sitting in an air-conditioned home that most likely requires dirty energy to operate. In a month,
(2024-07-19). The Astonishing Success of the Wealthy at Accumulating More Wealth. counterpunch.org As of July 15, 2024, the latest figures from the Bloomberg Billionaires Index shows that the wealth of the 10 wealthiest U.S. citizens continues to surge ahead—by over 24.5% during the first part of the year, an increase of $336.9 billion, bringing their total wealth to $1.71 trillion or $1,710 billion. The increase in their
(2024-07-19). Trump the Survivor Exudes Power and Invites Sympathy at the Same Time. counterpunch.org The expected electoral bump for Donald Trump after the failed assassination attempt could be because of his raised fist show of strength, urging the crowd to "Fight, fight, fight" while bleeding and being ushered away from the podium by Secret Service agents. Or it could be because of voters' sympathetic feelings towards someone who narrowly
(2024-07-19). True Purpose of NATO Remains USA Hegemony. counterpunch.org NATO's new focus on China harkens back to the belligerent alliance's early days. At the North Atlantic Treaty Organization's 75th anniversary summit in Washington, DC, last week China was a big part of the agenda. The NATO summit's final declaration mentioned the People's Republic of China's (PRC) 14 times. It noted that "the PRC continues to
(2024-07-19). Joe Biden's Symbolic Legacy. counterpunch.org As of this writing, the fiasco that is Joe Biden's presidential campaign goes on like the worst SNL sketch ever, one saved to use very late in the night when most have the television turned off. A sketch among already shitty sketches thrown in as filler. Certainly not high caliber fare like Fred Garvin, male
(2024-07-19). Zionism: the End of an Illusion. counterpunch.org
(2024-07-19). Hymn from Hell: Greenwood Burns for Trump. counterpunch.org The country singer Lee Greenwood was born three weeks before Joe Biden. A self-styled evangelical Christian Republican, Greenwood is a wiry octogenarian, well-spoken and exuding a fiery intelligence. At 81, he pursues a performing schedule that would exhaust many a crooner or candidate half his age. It his piercing tenor voice, aided by electronic amplification
(2024-07-19). Hope In Muddied Waters? Peeling Back The Curtain On PBS's New "Hope In The Water" Series. counterpunch.org PBS has a new docu-series called "Hope in the Water," full of feel-good stories about aquatic foods that come from the ocean and other waterways. As someone who does communications for a grassroots nonprofit rallying around a healthy ocean commons and local, values-based seafood, I have mixed feelings. On one hand, I fundamentally believe there's
(2024-07-19). The Decline and Fall of Presidential America. counterpunch.org It's not a happenstance or some sad mistake that, barring a surprise, Americans will go to the polls in November to vote for one of two distinctly ancient men, now 77 and 81, both of whom have clearly exhibited language and thought problems for a significant period of time. To put this in perspective, remember for a moment
(2024-07-19). The Eruption of the New Right: On "When the Clock Broke" counterpunch.org Eric Hobsbawm has noted that the Soviet Union saved Western capitalism two times. The first time was when the USSR defeated Nazi Germany. The second time was that by displaying an alternative political-economic system to the rest of the world, the USSR compelled the West, and specifically the US, to reform its institutions. The reforms
(2024-07-19). The Ten Commandments: Coming Soon to a Public School Near You. counterpunch.org Louisiana has become the first state in the nation to require the Ten Commandments to be displayed in all public school classrooms, up to and including state-funded universities. Since Louisiana regularly places towards the bottom of state rankings in education, health, poverty, violent crimes, and overall quality of life, Louisiana must find it gratifying that
(2024-07-19). US Academia and the Censoring of an Anti-Zionist Professor. counterpunch.org In this essay, I will describe my activism on behalf of Palestinians' human rights and their right to self-determination, from my graduate student days on a US campus, to the present in my position as a tenured full professor, and the ways in which I've experienced attempts at silencing and censorship. These attempts today are more blatant and worrisome than ever before on anyone speaking up for Palestine in the USA
(2024-07-19). Chick-fil-A is Running a Child Labor Summer Camp. counterpunch.org "Summertime, and the living is easy, fish are jumping, and"… wait a minute, what is this? It's a summer camp for kids — but with a disturbing corporate twist. Some outlets of Chick-fil-A, the fast food chicken chain, are now promoting a summer camp where children as young as 5 can learn "how to be
(2024-07-19). The U.S. Hurtles Toward Political Crisis. counterpunch.org The United States was already headed for one of the most acute political crises in recent memory. Then former president and convicted felon Donald Trump was nearly assassinated at a rally in Pennsylvania. Having survived, Trump has consolidated his base and cornered the Democrats by blaming them for the attack. Trump will now position himself
(2024-07-19). Congressional Fiasco: The House Votes to Bring Back the Draft. counterpunch.org Americans hate the military draft. They revolted against it in stupendously high numbers in the 1960s and '70s, but the intellectual heavyweights in the House of Representatives idiotically brushed off that bit of relevant history with their odious vote June 14 to facilitate reinstatement of conscription. With any luck, they'll reap the whirlwind they deserve.
(2024-07-19). Politics on the Verge of Nervous Breakdown. counterpunch.org
(2024-07-19). Joe Biden's Symbolic Legacy. counterpunch.org As of this writing, the fiasco that is Joe Biden's presidential campaign goes on like the worst SNL sketch ever, one saved to use very late in the night when most have the television turned off. A sketch among already shitty sketches thrown in as filler. Certainly not high caliber fare like Fred Garvin, male
(2024-07-19). Trump's Day of the Jackal. counterpunch.org Trump might well owe his next presidency to his would-be assassin, so perhaps, as it becomes clear that Crooks was in lockstep with Trumpism, a revived Warren Commission might be pressed into service to explain how the gunman himself was a victim of Deep State transgenderism and to attribute his rooftop violence to hormone blockers that robbed him of him of his manhood.
(2024-07-19). Fukushima Toxic Dumping. counterpunch.org Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant is the world's leading epicenter of toxic radioactive water released into the ocean. Yet, these activities are no longer closely monitored by mainstream media. As it happens, Tokyo Electric Power Company is the electric utility that manages the decommissioning of the collapsed nuclear reactors. This controversial ongoing release of radioactive
(2024-07-19). Labour Government: The Politics of Service. counterpunch.org After 14 years of Conservative incompetence, corruption and lies, the election of The Labour Party led by Kier Starmer, has ignited a feeling of hope and optimism in the country. In a historic election, on 4 July Labour won a landslide with 412 parliamentary seats (of 650 in total); the Tories, as if anyone cares,
(2024-07-19). In "Unity" Speech, Trump Demonizes Migrants, Spreads Lies & Embraces Authoritarianism. democracynow.org We host a roundtable the morning after Donald Trump accepted the Republican nomination for president on Thursday, just five days after surviving an assassination attempt, delivering the longest acceptance speech in convention history. Trump began with a somber recounting of what happened in Butler, Pennsylvania, when a bullet grazed his right ear, and soon went off script to deliver a rambling diatribe against various political enemies and repeatedly demonized immigrants. "The first three or four days of the convention were pitched as a display of unity," says Benjamin Wallace-Wells of The New Yorker,…
(2024-07-19). Milwaukee Protesters Demand Justice for Samuel Sharpe and D'Vontaye Mitchell. democracynow.org A march through downtown Milwaukee Thursday called for justice for Samuel Sharpe and D'Vontaye Mitchell, two Black men killed before and during the Republican National Convention amid a massive security buildup. Sharpe was a 43-year-old unhoused Black man who was shot dead by police officers from Ohio who were in Wisconsin as part of a group of 4,500 law enforcement officials in Milwaukee for the RNC. The shooting took place a mile from the RNC's proceedings. Weeks earlier, security guards at the Hyatt Regency Hotel killed D'Vontaye Mitchell, a 43-year-old Black father who died after security gu…
(2024-07-19). Bishop William Barber: Trump & Republicans Did Not Offer "Unity" at RNC, Only More Lies & Hate. democracynow.org Bishop William Barber, co-chair of the Poor People's Campaign, joins us as the Republican National Convention wraps up in Milwaukee. On the final night, Donald Trump's invective-filled speech, coming just days after the attempt on his life, was promoted as an address about unity. But Barber says it was only "a unity of rejection" on offer — rejecting the rights of women, immigrants, workers, poor people, disenfranchised voters and more. "They may have toned down their voices, but they did not tone down their extreme policies," he says.
(2024-07-19). Democracy Now! 2024-07-19 Friday. democracynow.org Headlines for July 19, 2024; In "Unity" Speech, Trump Demonizes Migrants, Spreads Lies & Embraces Authoritarianism; Milwaukee Protesters Demand Justice for Samuel Sharpe and D'Vontaye Mitchell; Bishop William Barber: Trump & Republicans Did Not Offer "Unity" at RNC, Only More Lies & Hate; The GOP Is Waging a War on Abortion Rights, But You Wouldn't Know It If You Watched the RNC; "Justice for My Brother": Sister of Samuel Sharpe Speaks Out After Police Killing During RNC | Headlines for July 19, 2024; In "Unity" Speech, Trump Demonizes Migrants, Spreads Li…
(2024-07-19). "Justice for My Brother": Sister of Samuel Sharpe Speaks Out After Police Killing During RNC. democracynow.org As anger grows in Milwaukee over the police killing of 43-year-old Samuel Sharpe during the Republican National Convention, we speak with his sister, Angelique Sharpe, who says the family is fighting for transparency from the authorities and the full video of the fatal incident. "We really want justice for my brother," says Angelique, who also explains that her brother's life had been threatened by a "bully" and that he had actually called the police for help before he was killed. Samuel Sharpe was an unhoused Black man shot 27 times by police on Tuesday — but the officers were…
(2024-07-19). The GOP Is Waging a War on Abortion Rights, But You Wouldn't Know It If You Watched the RNC. democracynow.org The Washington Post reports the word "abortion" was not mentioned a single time from the stage during the first three days of the Republican National Convention. Reporter Amy Littlefield, abortion access correspondent at The Nation, says the silence from Trump and others at this week's RNC in Milwaukee does not reflect a change in attitude from the Republican Party, which is still fiercely opposed to reproductive rights. "Republicans can read the polls. They know that abortion has triumphed in all seven instances where it's been on the ballot since the Dobbs decision. They know that…
(2024-07-19). Islamic Resistance bombards for the first time, Abirim settlement with a volley of Katyusha rockets. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-07-19). Islamic Resistance fighters targeted Al-Marj site with artillery shells at 4:10 pm on Friday, 19-07-2024, achieving a direct hit: statement. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-07-19). Global cyber outage grounds flights, hits media, financial, telecoms. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-07-19). Islamic Resistance fighters targeted buildings used by enemy soldiers in Al-Manara settlement with appropriate weapons, achieving direct hits: statement. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-07-19). Sirens sound in several towns in 'Meron'. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-07-19). Yemeni Armed Forces targeted the vessel "Lobivia" with ballistic missiles and drones, achieving precise and direct hits by the grace of Allah: statement. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-07-19). Putin wants widespread use of CBDCs, there is no doubt that Russia is following the UN's global plan. expose-news.com On Wednesday, Russian President Vladimir Putin praised the "efficiency and functionality" of the Bank of Russia's central bank digital currency ("CBDC") and instructed his government to prepare for the widespread introduction of …
(2024-07-19). Fake meat is being introduced into the UK as pet food; they hope to expand the market to humans. expose-news.com The UK has become the first European country to approve the sale of artificial meat for pet food. The regulatory clearance was granted to Meatly, a company developing cultivated meat from animal …
(2024-07-19). The civil war simulation that's playing out and the real civil war that's coming. expose-news.com The in following CJ Hopkins describes the real civil war that's coming and the simulation of a civil war that's playing out. It's not restricted to any one country, it's global. "I've …
(2024-07-19). Trump recounts attempt on his life, then abandons unity theme in marathon convention speech. geo.tv Republican presidential nominee and former US President Donald Trump gives his acceptance speech on Day 4 of the Republican National Convention , at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, US, on July 18, 2024. —ReutersTrump adopts softer tone at outset of convention speech.Convention…
(2024-07-19). Trumps reunite for Republican campaign: politics remains family business. geo.tv Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump is joined on stage by his wife Melania and other relatives on Day 4 of the Republican National Convention , at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, US, July 18, 2024. — ReutersThe Republican candidate's wife, Melania, and his daughter,…
(2024-07-19). Trump formally accepts Republican presidential nomination. geo.tv
(2024-07-19). Trump's hashmoji '#MAGA' soars on X following Elon Musk's endorsement. geo.tv Elon Musk is supporting Donald Trump in the forthcoming elections — Reuters/FileSocial media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, now has two hashtags for Donald Trump after Elon Musk's endorsement of the former president following his survival from the assassination…
(2024-07-19). Ivanka Trump celebrates her daughter's 13th birthday with all-white themed party. geo.tv Ivanka Trump kissing her daughter Arabella in a picture she uploaded on her Instagram account on July 18, 2024. —Instagram/ @ivankatrumpIvanka Trump and Jared Kushner's daughter, Arabella, turned 13 on Thursday. On this special day, Ivanka wrote a heartwarming caption and posted…
(2024-07-19). Obama 'concerned' over Biden bid as president battles Covid. geo.tv
(2024-07-19). Once defiant, Biden is now 'soul searching' about dropping out of race. geo.tv US President Joe Biden looks on during his visit at the Chavis Community Center in Raleigh, North Carolina, US, March 26, 2024. — ReutersUS President Joe Biden is taking calls to step aside as the Democratic presidential candidate seriously and multiple Democratic officials think an…
(2024-07-19). FBI Releases Questionable Timeline of Shooting. globalresearch.ca
(2024-07-19). Childhood Vaccine Injury: 18 Months Old Had a Severe Reaction to DTaP Vaccine. globalresearch.ca
(2024-07-19). The Road to Change: "Managing Chaos, Adventures in Alternative Media", Greg Guma. globalresearch.ca
(2024-07-19). Caged in America's Oligarchic Contradictions. Edward Curtin. globalresearch.ca
(2024-07-19). NATO Admitted That Less Than 20% of the Population of Ukraine Want Its Membership. globalresearch.ca
(2024-07-19). Second Cold War in Full Swing as Europe, Becomes '80s-style 'Continent of Missiles'. Drago Bosnic. globalresearch.ca
(2024-07-19). Selected Articles: Europe at the 'Hot Gates'! $300 Billion of Seized Russian Financial Assets. globalresearch.ca By Recently, NATO countries began the process of transferring the seized and previously frozen $300 billion Russian assets to Ukraine. The …
(2024-07-19). This Week's Most Popular Articles. globalresearch.ca
(2024-07-19). NATO No Longer Has Air Superiority Over Russia: "Russia Could Challenge NATO's Historical Air Dominance": U.S. Media. globalresearch.ca Business Insider reported that NATO had never faced an adversary of Russia's calibre after World War II, and it would have been difficult for the alliance to establish air superiority over Russian forces. The warning comes as experts have explained …
(2024-07-19). Europe at the 'Hot Gates'! $300 Billion of Seized Russian Financial Assets. globalresearch.ca
(2024-07-19). Workplace Burnout Syndrome is finally being recognized in Bosnia and Herzegovina. globalvoices.org Burnout can happen to anyoneOriginally published on Headache. This article by Amir Barleci was ori…
(2024-07-19). Workplace Burnout Syndrome is finally being recognized in Bosnia and Herzegovina. globalvoices.org
(2024-07-19). Virtual Reality & Innovation. icrc.org
(2024-07-19). In times of insecurity and conflict, states must work together to uphold and strengthen international humanitarian law. icrc.org
(2024-07-19). CHINA: First national inter-university moot court competition on International Humanitarian Law (IHL) held in Beijing. icrc.org
(2024-07-19). Sudan: ICRC calls for greater access to deliver humanitarian aid as millions of people go without basics for survival. icrc.org
(2024-07-19). Azerbaijan: Family receives remains of missing loved one, honours with a burial after 30 years. icrc.org
(2024-07-19). D, Delegations, 1921-ongoing, 356 metres of shelf space. icrc.org
(2024-07-19). Gaza: Repeated mass casualty events put hospitals under severe strain. icrc.org
(2024-07-19). Ukraine: Repairing two dams reduces risk of collapse for communities. icrc.org
(2024-07-19). Georgia: Closure after 30 years as family receives remains of missing loved one, give a burial. icrc.org
(2024-07-19). 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
(2024-07-19). Adhering to Humanitarian Norms Paves Way to Peace. icrc.org — ICRC hosts "Adhering to Humanitarian Norms in Armed Conflicts" Panel at World Peace Forum…
(2024-07-19). Ukraine: Repairing two dams reduces risk of collapse for communities. icrc.org
(2024-07-19). ICRC's response to missing and dead migrants along the US—Mexico border. icrc.org
(2024-07-19). Colombia: Anatomy of a lockdown. icrc.org
(2024-07-19). 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
(2024-07-19). Nigeria: ICRC surgical team supports Maiduguri Hospital treating 41 wounded people after multiple blasts in Gwoza. icrc.org
(2024-07-19). Gaza: Civilians must be spared from impact of fighting. icrc.org
(2024-07-19). Launch of the Chinese Version of the Customary International Humanitarian Law Study. icrc.org
(2024-07-19). In times of insecurity and conflict, states must work together to uphold and strengthen international humanitarian law. icrc.org
(2024-07-19). ICRC and European Union continue successful IHL training series. icrc.org
(2024-07-19). ICRC Director General's speech on the 120th anniversary ceremony of the RCSC. icrc.org
(2024-07-19). Bangladesh: 15th Henry Dunant Memorial Moot Court Competition 2024 — Call for Registration. icrc.org
(2024-07-19). 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.
(2024-07-19). ICRC office in Gaza surrounded by hundreds of displaced civilians, was damaged by nearby shelling. icrc.org
(2024-07-19). The Fundamental Principles of the Red Cross: Commentary. icrc.org
(2024-07-19). Education programmes for young people. icrc.org
(2024-07-19). Afghanistan: Wheelchair basketball empowers people with disability. icrc.org
(2024-07-19). Occupation Regime in "Chile" Raids Movement Spaces. indybay.org Excerpts from detailed translated updates.
(2024-07-19). Thursday 7/25: Phone Bank for Cori Bush. indybay.org Virtual | www.mobilize.us/jvpaction/event/640443/…
(2024-07-19). Breaking out of subcultures: the need for organisation and strategy. indybay.org The text aims to identify the main issues with anarchism in the imperial core today with lack of strategy and the absorption of anarchism itself into subcultures. It introduces Especifismo as a theory of strategy for organised anarchists, and highlights its relevance in the current conditions of global crisis, while pointing out some open questions on approaches to build popular power along the way.
(2024-07-19). Houston Residents Face Catastrophic Heat Without Power or Water; Wall Street Vultures Prey. indybay.org On Pacifica's CRD Houston Residents Face Catastrophic Heat Without Power or Water; Wall Street Vultures Prey on Puerto Rico's Energy Crisis; Burkina's Ibrahim Traore Addresses the Alliance of Sahel States…
(2024-07-19). Ladies Knyte Ryderz MC Gives Bay Area Girls Club Members A Day To Remember. indybay.org All Ladies Knyte Ryderz MC Gives Bay Area Girls Club in Richmond, CA, a day of mentoring and leadership skills along with a | Princess Bruch and Spa Day.
(2024-07-19). Saturday 7/20: Free virtual screening of the documentary film "The Palestinian" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_rPki……
(2024-07-19). Wednesday 7/17: "Education Wars": Protecting Public Education – Race & Gender Prejudice, Book Bans, More. indybay.org YouTube: www.youtube.com/@RedWineBlueUSA…
(2024-07-19). Samuel Sharpe Jr. Murdered by Ohio Police in Milwaukee, Wisconsin at The RNC! indybay.org Samuel Sharpe Jr. was Murdered by Ohio police in town for the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin!
(2024-07-19). Wednesday 7/31: Mar Monte Monthly: The Hottie Summer Guide to Sexual Health. indybay.org Virtual – Registered attendees will be sent Zoom details the week of the event…
(2024-07-19). Saturday 7/20: San Diego Weekly Peace Vigil for Palestine. indybay.org Entry to Ocean Beach | Sunset Cliffs Blvd and W Point Loma Blvd | San Diego, CA…
(2024-07-19). Saturday 7/20: Ceasefire Postcards Pop-Up. indybay.org 1122 University Ave, Berkeley CA…
(2024-07-19). WW On IBU Alcatraz Cruise Workers Strike & Supreme Court & Workers, IBT & TechnoFascism. indybay.org WorkWeek covers IBU ILWU Alcatraz Cruise Workers Strike, Supreme Court & Workers, Robotics IBT, TechnoFascism And Argentine Workers Protest Milei Repression…
(2024-07-19). Saturday 7/27: Screening: "THE NIGHT WON'T END"–Biden's War on Gaza. indybay.org Revolution Books, 2444 Durant Ave. Berkeley CA 94704…
(2024-07-19). Thursday 7/18: Webinar: NATO: An Aggressive, Destabilizing Danger to the World. indybay.org Online | secure.everyaction.com/lZ7clV05a0SGx1_Xa……
(2024-07-19). Thursday 7/25: From Asian America to Palestine: A Teach-In on Zionism, Empire, and Hindutva. indybay.org Zoom | bit.ly/AA2PALI…
(2024-07-19). Glasiers Local 718 Members Strike For Living Wages. indybay.org Members of Glasiers Local 718 have been on strike for over three weeks for living wages.
(2024-07-19). Friday 7/26: Power Half Hour for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | http: //jvp.org/gazaph…
(2024-07-19). Saturday 7/27: Film Screening + Live Q&A on Gaza. indybay.org Berkeley Fellowship of Unitarian Universalists | 1924 Cedar St. Berkeley CA.
(2024-07-19). Africa Religious Leaders: Debt Forgiveness Key to Region's Economic Renewal. indybay.org Interfaith Africa Leaders Call for Changes to Global Economy during Jubilee 2025…
(2024-07-19). We Demand the Disability Establishment End Its Relationships with War Profiteers. indybay.org Disability rights organizations go further than accepting money from war profiteers: they honor them with disability inclusion awards.
(2024-07-19). The center will not hold. indybay.org The existing late capitalist ideology in the center of society, the tattered national identity, is being driven to barbaric extremes in reaction to the crisis. Neo-liberalism, with its social Darwinism and economic nationalism, provided the springboards that the new right used.
(2024-07-19). Our Turn To Speak. indybay.org Dr. Jill Biden discusses that democracy and our Constitutional Rights could be in jeopardy if the racist, colonial RNC and MAGA regime of T**** wins the election and commentary by the writer of this article .
(2024-07-19). Blinken Supports Restoring Iran Nuclear Deal. news.antiwar.com In the latest pro-forma statement on Iran's civilian nuclear program, Secretary of State Antony Blinken says that he believes the US should return to the JCPOA, the 2015 Iran nuclear deal that originally included the entire P5+1 membership. This group includes the five permanent UN Security Council members plus Germany. Blinken's comments follow the recent …
(2024-07-19). Cuba will 'partially' dollarize its economy as crisis deepens. latintimes.com Prime Minister Manuel Marrero described the scenario as a "war economy." The government will start accepting payments in foreign currency in venues connected to the tourism indusrty…
(2024-07-19). Outraged fans file lawsuits over money lost after being blocked from attending Copa América 2024 final. latintimes.com Approximately 7,000 individuals illegally entered the stadium while 2,500 ticket holders were left outside, according to Univision…
(2024-07-19). Border crossings have dropped so much they are nearing the threshold to lift the partial ban on asylum seeking. latintimes.com The government's executive order determines such an action if the seven-day average of daily apprehensions drops below 1,500…
(2024-07-19). Biden Nears Crunch Point As Pressure Grows To Drop Out. latintimes.com US President Joe Biden was reportedly coming closer to dropping out of the White House race Thursday as allies including Barack Obama were said to have expressed concerns that he can no longer win the 2024 election.
(2024-07-19). Leader of massive human smuggling operation used 'ladders and tunnels' to sneak thousands across US border, feds say. latintimes.com Abdul Karim Conteh, a national of Sierra Leone, was arrested in Tijuana last week. The U.S. is seeking his extradition…
(2024-07-19). NGOs urge ICE to reinstate free calls program for detainees claiming 'disregard for basic humanity'. latintimes.com The letter also condemned the increased use of immigration detention under the Biden administration…
(2024-07-19). DOJ sues largest housing provider for unaccompanied migrant children over 'repeated' and 'severe' sexual abuse. latintimes.com Employees from Southwest Key Programs are accused of repeatedly subjecting minors in its care to sexual abuse and harassment…
(2024-07-19). Last of several MS-13 members that committed multiple crimes in Middle Tennessee are sentenced. latintimes.com The defendants were sentenced for 10 murders and seven attempted murders in addition to kidnapping, drug trafficking and firearm offenses.
(2024-07-19). 'Large-scale' IT Outage Hits Companies Worldwide. latintimes.com Major US air carriers including Delta, United and American Airlines grounded all flights on Friday over a communication issue, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.
(2024-07-19). Beijing Vows To Ease Local Government Debt Woes After Key Meeting. latintimes.com Chinese officials pledged Friday to help ease debt pressure on local governments through reforms to the tax system, after a key political gathering in the capital focused on jumpstarting the faltering economy.
(2024-07-19). Emigration Exodus Affects Dating Scene In Venezuela Amid Political Uncertainty. latintimes.com Young people are grappling with the decision of starting or ending relationships amid uncertainty. Questions about future plans, such as leaving the country, are becoming common in conversations among friends and online.
(2024-07-19). ECB Leaves September Options 'Wide Open' After Rate Pause. latintimes.com The European Central Bank is keeping options "wide open" for September, president Christine Lagarde said, after holding interest rates steady Thursday in the wait for more evidence that inflation was on the right track.
(2024-07-19). Biden administration calls for lawyers to help asylum seekers pro bono amid massive backlog. latintimes.com The American Bar Association said it's "leveraging its existing resources to help and encourage more lawyers" in such proceedings…
(2024-07-19). Dozens of ICE detainees in hunger strike for better living conditions reach the week mark. latintimes.com They complain that the Golden State Annex facility does not meet standards and that solitary confinement is being used as retaliation…
(2024-07-19). Hughes Ready To Silence 'Loose Mouth' Lyles Days Before Olympics. latintimes.com Lyles, who won the 100m and 200m titles at last year's world championships in Budapest, will run the shorter sprint in the British capital in his continuing bid to set himself up as the true successor to now-retired legend Usain Bolt.
(2024-07-19). Argentina responds to Iran following threats: 'we won't be deterred'. latintimes.com
(2024-07-19). Biden administration updates program to boost immigration of international entrepreneurs. latintimes.com USCIS launched the IER this program in 2017, expecting 2,940 applications per year. But it has only gotten 94 over the past three…
(2024-07-19). These are the steps the new government would take if it was serious about tackling poverty. leftfootforward.org Green Party co-leader Carla Denyer makes the case for scrapping the two child benefit cap, rent controls, and council house building…
(2024-07-19). 'Shouldn't you be in Parliament?': Nigel Farage is being mocked for abandoning his constituents. leftfootforward.org Reform UK leader Nigel Farage continues to face questions about his commitment to his constituents after deciding to fly off to the US to attend the Republican National Convention. | Farage made the decision, less than two weeks after being elected Clacton's MP, to go to America in a bid to show solidarity and support to Donald Trump following an assassination attempt on the former President. | In a clip posted on social media, Sky's James Matthews asks Farage: "As an elected member of Parliament, shouldn't you be in that Parliament?" | An irritated Farage replies: "You're right, I should work eight days a wee…
(2024-07-19). Labour Party declares more donations than all other parties combined during general election campaign. leftfootforward.org The Labour Party's biggest donor and the biggest donor of the campaign during this year's general election was Lord Sainsbury, the former chairman of the Sainsbury's supermarket chain.
(2024-07-19). Microsoft Pushed Back Against Regulators Before System Crash. levernews.com
(2024-07-19). Will Democrats Decide To Lose The Election? levernews.com
(2024-07-19). Kenya: First Floods, Then Bulldozers Destroyed Everything. libya360.wordpress.com Wairimu Gathimba First came the floods that washed away people's homes, then came the bulldozers that destroyed everything that was left Before the mass revolt in Kenya spread countrywide in June, it had started in the informal settlement area of Mathare, in Nairobi, following forced evictions after flooding in the area. Wairimu Gathimba writes about…
(2024-07-19). Civilization: A Concept for the Future of Humanity. libya360.wordpress.com Nuri Yi Today, civilization is a concept prominent on the world stage. Recently this past October, Russia's Vladimir Putin spoke on civilization and the civilization-state at the 20th Annual Meeting of the Valdai Discussion Club, an international forum attended by experts and diplomats from 42 countries. Similarly, in March, China's President Xi Jinping proposed a Global Civilization…
(2024-07-19). UK: Far right blames Muslims and 'third world' migrants for Leeds unrest. middleeasteye.net UK: Far right blames Muslims and 'third world' migrants for Leeds unrest | Green councillor Mothin Ali worked to combat the disorder, but was accused by far-right commentators of taking part in it | | Councillor Mothin Ali helps to clean up after the disorder in Leeds (Screengrab/ Sky News)…
(2024-07-19). Saudi fitness teacher, jailed for supporting women's rights, target of sexual harassment campaign. middleeasteye.net Saudi fitness teacher, jailed for supporting women's rights, target of sexual harassment campaign | Sentenced to 11 years in prison over social media posts, Manahel al-Otaibi is now being followed around prison by harassers, her sister says | | Manahel al-Otaibi is a Saudi fitness instructor a…
(2024-07-19). Mohammed bin Zayed and Sudan's Burhan speak in call mediated by Ethiopia. middleeasteye.net Mohammed bin Zayed and Sudan's Burhan speak in call mediated by Ethiopia | Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed sets up call between two leaders, as Sudanese army continues to accuse UAE of arming and funding its rival | | Sudan's army chief General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan meets Ethiopian…
(2024-07-19). Rethinking Holocaust memory after October 7. mronline.org "Right now, we stand here as men who refute their Jewishness and the Holocaust being hijacked by an occupation which has led to conflict for so many innocent people."
(2024-07-19). Global Wealth Report 2023: An orgy of enrichment for the super-rich. mronline.org Multimillionaires around the world have benefited from the inflation year 2023, while the German super-rich alone increased their wealth by 10 percent to more than €2.1 trillion.
(2024-07-19). Planning crimes: 2024 NATO Summit's agenda. mronline.org This year's NATO Summit was a show of the West's commitment to warmongering and its plans to wreak havoc around the world to maintain its dominance.
(2024-07-19). China dominates AI innovation: 74.7% of Global GenAI patents. mronline.org Outpacing the U.S. 6 to 1.
(2024-07-19). Groundbreaking study highlights urgent need to protect global forest carbon sinks. nationofchange.org Published in Nature, the study underscores the importance of global forests in absorbing carbon dioxide and calls for immediate action to protect these ecosystems.
(2024-07-19). Environmental groups protest outside Amazon on Prime Day demanding company strengthen climate commitments. nationofchange.org The demonstration, which shut down Sixth Avenue, was led by environmental advocacy groups including Stand.earth and the Ship It Zero coalition, climate and community advocates.
(2024-07-19). 'Largest IT outage in history' causes global chaos: Flights grounded, hospitals and banks disrupted. nationofchange.org As the global community grapples with the aftermath of what is being termed the largest IT outage in history, the focus remains on restoring normalcy and addressing the vulnerabilities exposed by this incident.
(2024-07-19). Clooney, Holt, and others push ageist tropes against Biden instead of addressing Project 2025. nationofchange.org George Clooney pushed ageist tropes against Biden in New York Times. Then Lester Holt and others piled up as well, instead of whistleblowing Project 2025.
(2024-07-19). Billionaire-backed JD Vance claims working class support despite anti-labor record. nationofchange.org Vance accepted the party's vice-presidential nomination with promises to champion the interests of everyday Americans.
(2024-07-19). Bernice Johnson Reagon, Civil Rights Activist And Singer, Dies At 81. newsone.com Bernice Johnson Reagon, a civil rights activist and scholar who went on to have a successful career in music, died on July 16. She was 81.
(2024-07-19). Rep. Marc Veasey Is First Congressional Black Caucus Member To Call For Biden To Drop Out Of Election. newsone.com Texas Rep. Marc Veasey is the first Congressional Black Caucus member to call for President Joe Biden to drop out of the 2024 election.
(2024-07-19). Singer Erika Denae J Is Deepening The Connection She's Always Felt Between Art And Wellness. newsone.com
(2024-07-19). Lindsey McDaniel And The Balafon West African Dance Ensemble Are Preserving And Honoring Heritage. newsone.com
(2024-07-19). RNC Racism: Recapping All The Anti-Blackness At Republicans' Convention In Milwaukee. newsone.com
(2024-07-19). Sonya Massey's Funeral Held Amid New Details About Cop Charged With Murdering Black Woman. newsone.com New details about the Illinois police shooting that killed Sonya Massey in her own home have been released as the Black woman's funeral is set to be held.
(2024-07-19). Venezuela's election is a referendum on revolution. peoplesdispatch.org The former vice-president of Venezuela and leader of the Bolivarian Alliance for the Peoples of Our America — Trade Agreement for the People (ALBA-TCP), Jorge Arreaza, said on July 15 that the country's elections are not just any contest. According to him, it is a dispute that will define power in the coming years. | "It is not just any election, it is an election that defines the future. If by any chance in some of these elections or in the next one the bourgeoisie comes back to power in Venezuela, well we would see an immediate fascist reaction because all the chapters of the Bolivarian Revolution in powe…
(2024-07-19). Von der Leyen's second term: more money for armament and border control. peoplesdispatch.org Ursula Von der Leyen announces increased funding for EU armament and border control as she is confirmed for a second term as President of the European Commission…
(2024-07-19). The profits of death (and near death). peoplesworld.org
(2024-07-19). Trump's sleeper of an acceptance speech full of hatred and threats. peoplesworld.org Donald Trump accepted the 2024 presidential nomination with a rambling 90-minute speech Thursday night that had Republican National Convention delegates falling asleep in their chairs. He departed from his promise of using the address to push for unity and sunk instead into his worn-out story of a nation in decline and calls for the biggest …
(2024-07-19). Report says CHIPS Act subsidies should come with stock buyback restrictions. peoplesworld.org COLUMBUS, Ohio—A new report from the Institute for Policy Studies recommends that the Biden administration implement restrictions on corporate stock buybacks for companies that receive federal funding through the government's manufacturing infrastructure incentive program. The CHIPS Act (Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors) provides $39 billion in federal subsidies directly to corporations for the construction …
(2024-07-19). Still advertising for himself: 'How to Come Alive with Norman Mailer'. peoplesworld.org Do you enjoy guilty pleasures? For me, it's consuming tell-alls about the private lives of geniuses, such as Franàßoise Gilot's Life With Picasso and May Pang's Loving John: The Untold Story of life with Lennon. A new documentary is the latest member of this exclusive tattletale club. A renowned 101-year-old, two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning author is …
(2024-07-19). Project 2025: Trump's real platform is bad news for workers. peoplesworld.org WASHINGTON—Eliminate the minimum wage. Emasculate the National Labor Relations Board by cutting its budget, killing its rules and ending its jurisdiction over "small" businesses. Curb overtime pay. Make job safety and health depend on bosses' "voluntary compliance." Kill worker protections in construction, seafaring and mass transit. Eliminate the Department of Education. Fire 50,000 federal workers …
(2024-07-19). Cuba's problems multiply, but proposals for what to do are in short supply. peoplesworld.org The Cuban economy is the worse it's been since the "Special Period" following the end of the Soviet Union. The country is in the midst of a years-long economic contraction that's affecting food production and the availability of medicines. For the first time ever, the government has officially requested aid from the United Nations World …
(2024-07-19). EU promises 400 million euros in financial support to Palestine. plenglish.com Brussels, Jul 19 (Prensa Latina) The European Commission today pledged financial support worth 400 million euros in grants and loans to the Palestinian Authority, scheduled in three payments between July and September.
(2024-07-19). UN welcomes first step of dialogue with parties in conflict in Sudan. plenglish.com United Nations, Jul 19 (Prensa Latina) The United Nations special envoy for Sudan, Ramtane Lamamra, described the recent talks with the parties in conflict in that country as "an encouraging first step in a longer and more complex process".
(2024-07-19). López Obrador rejects closure of the Mexico and US border. plenglish.com Mexico City, July 19 (Prensa Latina) The president of Mexico, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, affirmed today that migrants go to the United States to work honestly, and economic integration helps both countries, after rejecting the closure of the border.
(2024-07-19). Alert in El Salvador due to tropical wave. plenglish.com San Salvador, Jul 19 (Prensa Latina) Authorities in El Salvador are on alert due to a tropical wave that is affecting the national territory from Thursday night to Saturday, the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (MARN) informed on Friday.
(2024-07-19). Syrian army rejects violent terrorist attack. plenglish.com Damascus, Jul 19 (Prensa Latina) Units of the Syrian Arab Army rejected today terrorist groups' attack against their positions in the north of the province of Hama, about 300 kilometers northwest of this capital.
(2024-07-19). Saharawis denounce Moroccan atrocities in occupied areas. plenglish.com Algiers, Jul 19 (Prensa Latina) Social organizations settled in the occupied Saharawi city of El Ayoun denounced Friday the abuses committed by the Moroccan army against native residents of the town.
(2024-07-19). Paris 2024 Olympic flame arrives in the Paris Region. plenglish.com Paris, July 19 (Prensa Latina) The final stretch of the journey of the flame that symbolizes the Paris 2024 Olympic Games began today in the department of Val d'Oise, the first stop on its journey through the Paris Region.
(2024-07-19). Vietnamese President extols relevant virtues of Nguyen Phu Tronh. plenglish.com Hanoi, Jul 19 (Prensa Latina) President To Lam here today extolled the most relevant virtues of the late General Secretary of the Communist Party (VCP), Nguyen Phu Trong, whom he described as a wise and great talent of the Vietnamese revolution.
(2024-07-19). The United Kingdom now markets laboratory-grown meat. plenglish.com London, July 19 (Prensa Latina) The United Kingdom is today the first European country to market meat grown in a laboratory, after approving chicken obtained by this method from animal cells for use in pet food.
(2024-07-19). Uruguayan Artigas Dept. is inactive after corruption convictions. plenglish.com Montevideo, Jul 19 (Prensa Latina) The administration of northern Artigas Department is now inactive after judicial convictions against its authorities in a case involving the ruling National Party (PN).
(2024-07-19). Niger's army neutralizes Islamist group in border region. plenglish.com Niamey, Jul 19 (Prensa Latina) New military operations in Niger killed 13 Islamists and captured 30 others in the Tillaberi region last week, military sources reported in this capital on Friday.
(2024-07-19). Extraordinary: nuclear weapons are in danger of extinction!!!! pressenza.com In the last twenty-four hours, frightening news has been leaked to the international press about the imminent disappearance of nuclear weapons! According to cross-referenced information, following the entry into force of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW), one country after another is becoming a full member. This will drastically limit the areas available for these otherwise elegant and shiny creatures to breed, reside, and migrate. | In particular, 70 states, [2] representing more than 60% of the available land and the population of Homo sapiens, have already raised the treaty barrier, with…
(2024-07-19). Extraordinary: nuclear weapons are in danger of extinction!!!! pressenza.com In the last twenty-four hours, frightening news has been leaked to the international press about the imminent disappearance of nuclear weapons! According to cross-referenced information, following the entry into force of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW), one country after another is becoming a full member. This will drastically limit the areas available for these otherwise elegant and shiny creatures to breed, reside, and migrate. | In particular, 70 states, [2] representing more than 60% of the available land and the population of Homo sapiens, have already raised the treaty barrier, with…
(2024-07-19). CAP Celebrates 41 Years of Art and Cultural Advocacy. pressenza.com The Concerned Artists of the Philippines (CAP) celebrated 41 years of dedicated service to the people through art and cultural work at their 41st General Assembly, successfully held on July 13, 2024 at the UP College of Fine Arts. | The organization paid the highest tribute to the martyrs and heroes who paved the way for national liberation. During the General Assembly, CAP successfully selected a new Board of Directors and approved its General Plan of Action for the next two years. This event also featured the opening of the CAP interactive exhibit. The assembly saw active participation from the CAP Bicol Chapte…
(2024-07-19). 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.
(2024-07-19). Von der Leyen retains position as EU Commission president. presstv.ir European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has managed to retain her position. Yet, she faces intense scrutiny for her policies, including funding Ukraine amid EU financial hardships and accusations of double standards.
(2024-07-19). 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.
(2024-07-19). 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,…
(2024-07-19). 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.
(2024-07-19). 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.
(2024-07-19). 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.
(2024-07-19). 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.
(2024-07-19). 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.
(2024-07-19). 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.
(2024-07-19). 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.
(2024-07-19). Tonnes of dead fish surface in western Mexico. presstv.ir Tonnes of dead fish surface on the banks of the Santiago River in western Mexico, with local communities pointing the finger at pollution caused by factories upstream. Around 250 companies discharge their waste in the area, which previously led authorities to prohibit fishing.
(2024-07-19). 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.
(2024-07-19). 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.
(2024-07-19). Iran's air defense focuses on maximum effectiveness in critical moments: Cmdr. presstv.ir A senior Iranian military commander says the country's air defenses seek to maintain maximum efficiency at a sensitive and critical juncture.
(2024-07-19). Major global IT outage hits airlines, banks, media outlets. presstv.ir An outage of IT systems worldwide affects businesses, including banks, airlines, telecommunications companies, media broadcasters, supermarkets and hospitals.
(2024-07-19). 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.
(2024-07-19). Russian military vessels dock in Venezuela. presstv.ir Russian military vessels arrive in Venezuela shortly after visiting Cuba.
(2024-07-19). 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.
(2024-07-19). 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.
(2024-07-19). 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.
(2024-07-19). Russian military vessels dock in Venezuela. presstv.ir Russian military vessels arrive in Venezuela shortly after visiting Cuba.
(2024-07-19). 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,…
(2024-07-19). Tel Aviv 'no longer a safe zone', Yemen says after drone attack. presstv.ir The Yemeni army spokesman says Tel Aviv will continue to be a primary target and that it is "within the range of our weapons."
(2024-07-19). 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.
(2024-07-19). 'Heroic': Palestinians praise Yemen's operation in Tel Aviv. presstv.ir Palestinian resistance factions, including Hamas, praise the drone operation conducted by Yemen's armed forces in Tel Aviv.
(2024-07-19). 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.
(2024-07-19). 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.
(2024-07-19). Trump's Week of Endless Miracles. progressive.org The idea that the former President was saved by God became the Republican National Convention's central theme.
(2024-07-19). Dúo cubano Buena Fe en Colombia para concierto único. radiohc.cu Bogotá, 19 jul (RHC) El dúo cubano Buena Fe se presentará este viernes en Colombia, en el Teatro Colsubsidio, con un concierto único para deleitar a los asistentes con algunas de sus más icónicas canciones.
(2024-07-19). 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…
(2024-07-19). Righting historic wrongs — the DOJ must fully decriminalize marijuana. splcenter.org
(2024-07-19). The REAL Reason Behind J.D. Vance's VP Pick — Whitney Webb & Mark Goodwin TFTC Ep. 524. thealtworld.com
(2024-07-19). The Official Narrative of Trump's Near Assassination is Being Formed. thealtworld.com The official narrative for Trump's near assassination that is forming seems to be Secret Service incompetence. The security voids are being attributed to an inexperienced Secret Service team, to a lack of communication between local police and Secret Service, and to the Secret Service director's statement that the slope of the roof made it too dangerous to have Secret Service agents on the roof. But not too dangerous for the shooter. And without regard to the danger to which Trump was left exposed. | So, if there is an investigation, it will be about whether "diversity, equity, and inclusion" harmed competence, a…
(2024-07-19). Scott Ritter on JD Vance, Donald Trump and the Assassination Attempt. thealtworld.com Scott Ritter is a former Marine intelligence officer who served in the former Soviet Union, implementing arms control agreements, and on the staff of General Norman Schwartzkopf during the Gulf War, where he played a critical role in the hunt for Iraqi SCUD missiles. | From 1991 until 1998, Mr. Ritter served as a Chief Inspector for the United Nations in Iraq, leading the search for Iraq's proscribed weapons of mass destruction. | Mr. Ritter was a vocal critic of the American decision to go to war with Iraq. His new book, Disarmament in the Time of Perestroika: Arms Control and the End of the Soviet Union, is his…
(2024-07-19). Bethany Christian Services: Meet the Organizations Exposing the Truth About Adoption and Supporting Families In Need. thelastamericanvagabond.com Mothers who have been mistreated by Bethany Christian Services and similar adoption firms are now organizing on social media and founding non-profits to provide crucial education and support for parents considering adoption. Kathryn Joyce, author of The Child Catchers: Rescue, Trafficking, and the New Gospel of Adoption, believes the roots of the current problems with
(2024-07-19). UAE energy startups attract more funding. tvbrics.com Around a third of the funding is going to battery companies…
(2024-07-19). Ethiopia to host First Session of the Preparatory Committee for the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development. tvbrics.com The session will be held in Addis Ababa in July…
(2024-07-19). The Indian Natural Farming System initiative begins in India. tvbrics.com The purpose of the strategy is to encourage natural farming‚Å…
(2024-07-19). Iran's economy to grow by 3.3 per cent in 2024. tvbrics.com The growth rate will be 4.3 per cent in developing countries…
(2024-07-19). Ukraine says its Sea Baby drones can now hit Russian ships anywhere in Black Sea. scmp.com The drones have been upgraded to carry over a tonne of explosives across more than 1,000km, and have been used to strike 11 enemy vessels.
(2024-07-19). Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 875. aljazeera.com As the war enters its 875th day, these are the main developments.
(2024-07-19). Ukraine says its Sea Baby drones can now hit Russian ships anywhere in Black Sea. scmp.com The drones have been upgraded to carry over a tonne of explosives across more than 1,000km, and have been used to strike 11 enemy vessels.
(2024-07-19). More statements demanding freedom for Ukrainian socialist Bogdan Syrotiuk from Australia and New Zealand. wsws.org "We need to stand with Bogdan now, because it's easy to imagine the alternative: if Ukraine is able to imprison socialists and ban the WSWS without protest, what's to stop the UK, Germany or the US, from doing the same?"
(2024-07-19). Zelensky, in address to UK cabinet, seeks help to boost Ukraine's 'long-range' capability. scmp.com Zelensky, the first foreign leader to address the UK cabinet in person since 1997, renewed his call for help in boosting his country's 'long-range capability'.
(2024-07-19). NATO To Deploy Warships In Black Sea Amid Ukraine War? Putin Issues This Dire Warning To West. hindustantimes.com Russia has responded to NATO's possible deployment of warships in the Black Sea. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said that Russia would consider any plans to establish a permanent presence of NATO warships in the Black Sea as a threat. He also vowed that "Russia will take all necessary measures to ensure its security." The fresh escalation came after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky signed a decree on July 17 and proposed "ensuring the permanent presence of NATO forces in the Black Sea."
(2024-07-19). IATSE members ratify tentative agreements, big struggles lie ahead. wsws.org While the contract was set to expire July 31, IATSE officials did not even bother to organize a strike authorization vote. The union has never held a national strike in its history.
(2024-07-19). UAW Monitor cites continuing "culture of fear or retaliation" in latest status report. wsws.org The last court filing lends further weight to the call by the International Workers Alliance of Rank-and-File Committees for new UAW elections under the control of the rank and file.
(2024-07-19). CWU electioneering for Labour: delivering the Starmer government's pro-business agenda against postal workers. wsws.org Any claim that Labour will not rubber stamp the takeover is a lie. Chancellor Rachel Reeves has made clear Labour's top priority is to make Britain a "safe haven" for investors and her and Starmer's repeated praise for Margaret Thatcher makes clear the government will enforce corporate interests against the working class with an iron fist.
(2024-07-19). Trump delivers fascistic rant to conclude Republican National Convention. wsws.org The Republican National Convention concluded Thursday night with a speech by the party's candidate, ex-president Donald Trump, which was an unequaled display of political degradation.
(2024-07-19). Cluster of H5N1 bird flu cases among Colorado poultry farm workers raises alarm. wsws.org Beholden to the profit interests of the poultry and dairy industries, federal and state agencies with the authority and technology to contain H5N1 and prevent it from becoming the next pandemic are not doing what is both within their means and required.
(2024-07-19). Two recent studies on Long COVID underscore the dangers posed by the "forever COVID" policy. wsws.org Two new studies on Long COVID show that the virus that causes COVID-19 poses significant ongoing threats to the well-being of the world's population.
(2024-07-19). David Lammy: UK Labour's foreign secretary reaches out to Trump. wsws.org Lammy personifies the venal, right-wing warmongers that make up Sir Keir Starmer's government.
(2024-07-19). Alabama executes Keith Gavin despite serious constitutional questions in his case. wsws.org Gavin had argued that his attorneys were ineffective during his trial and that the prosecution lacked forensic or DNA evidence against him. Defense counsel failed to present mitigating evidence that might have led jurors to vote for a life sentence without the possibility of parole instead of a death sentence.
(2024-07-19). Mexico's pseudo-left launches coalition inspired by Argentine FIT-U. wsws.org The newly formed "Left, Independent, Anti-Capitalist and Anti-Patriarchal Bloc" has joined the wave of triumphalism following the victory of Claudia Sheinbaum, the hand-picked successor of incumbent President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador.
(2024-07-19). Australian Labor government, ACTU line up behind media campaign over alleged construction union corruption. wsws.org Unsubstantiated allegations are being used to impose major attacks on the democratic rights of construction workers, in preparation for cuts to pay and conditions.
(2024-07-19). Socialist Equality Party candidates submit 20,000 signatures to appear on Michigan presidential ballot. wsws.org The signatures are an expression of the broad sentiment among workers and youth for a socialist, anti-war and anti-capitalist alternative to the capitalist parties.
(2024-07-19). Japan sees record 17.78 million visitors in first half of 2024. aljazeera.com East Asian country sees tourism burst past pre-pandemic levels as weak yen draws record visitors.
(2024-07-19). Skin Cancer Melanoma: Signs and Symptoms. ummid.com Melanoma is a type of skin cancer that originates in the cells that give your skin its colour. Read its symptoms, signs and treament options.
(2024-07-19). FO ∞ Crucible: Money Matters in a Multipolar World, Part 9. fairobserver.com One of the key events that took place in June was the G7 meeting in Rome. France's President Emmanuel Macron, smarting from the disastrous results for his party in the European parliamentary elections, had already dissolved the National Assembly. He presented it as a hope against hope that the electorate would come to its senses…
(2024-07-19). 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.
(2024-07-19). Kololo grounds not available for NUP celebrations. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Defence has rejected the request by National Unity Platform-NUP for its fourth-anniversary celebrations at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds. NUP wrote to the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs last week requesting permission to hold their commemorative event at Kololo independence grounds. The biggest opposition party said it expected …
(2024-07-19). Kim backs Putin's 'sacred war' as North Korea-Russia ties deepen, border tensions flare. scmp.com With North Korea's Moscow ties growing, Kim Jong-un assures a visiting Russian military delegation of Pyongyang's unwavering support.
(2024-07-19). In a first, rising seas drove an entire species to extinction in the US. grist.org
(2024-07-19). Innovation Industry Hugely Lacking Skilled Players, Says ICT Ministry. plusnews.ug Uganda's digital technology innovation industry is still one of the virgin employment areas for Uganda's young innovators, with a capacity to handle millions of engineers, according to Aminah Zawedde, the Permanent Secretary at the ICT and National Guidance Ministry. Zawedde, says that while Uganda has a population of 46 million people (and an economy of …
(2024-07-19). Trump's RNC Speech: A Survivor's Tale Amid Political Bluster. devdiscourse.com Donald Trump described on Thursday how he narrowly survived an attempt on his life, telling a rapt audience at the Republican National Convention in his first speech since the attack that he was only there "by the grace of Almighty God."
(2024-07-19). SATIRE: Plastic Surgeon Tears New Wife Down To The Studs. theonion.com CORAL GABLES, FL—Calling the project "a labor of love," plastic surgeon Dr. Alexander Ruttenberg reportedly tore his new wife, Natalia Barova, down to the studs this week. "She's not perfect, but she's got good bones," said Ruttenberg, who boasted that he was spending "a small fortune" on cosmetic updates and…
(2024-07-19). 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.
(2024-07-19). 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.
(2024-07-19). SATIRE: Archaeologists Celebrate After Uncovering Ancient Certificate Congratulating Them For Finding All The Stuff. theonion.com
(2024-07-19). Embracing Modernization: China's reforms and innovation. america.cgtn.com The recent conclusion of China's third plenary session of the 20th CPC Central Committee has sparked discussions on the country's economic future and strategic reforms. The adoption of a reform resolution is the most important outcome of the plenum. The resolution puts forward more than 300 important reform measures, all of which involve reforms on the levels of systems, mechanisms, and institutions. | With today's vastly different global landscape, including trade tensions and geopolitical issues, China faces the opportunities and challenges of evolving its economic model to sustain growth. As Beijing navigates…
(2024-07-19). Bangladesh student protests over jobs escalate, telecoms disrupted. aljazeera.com Death toll expected to rise amid violence that has seen government buildings torched and telecommunications disrupted.
(2024-07-19). Colombia's Special Jurisdiction for Peace recognises Wiwa people and their ancestral territory as victims of international crimes. fidh.org
(2024-07-19). 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.
(2024-07-19). 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.
(2024-07-19). LCI Chairpersons blamed after three students removed from list for District Quota Scheme. independent.co.ug Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Authorities in Luwero district have warned the LCI Chairpersons and teachers against recommending non-resident students to the district quota scheme (scholarship). On 24th June 2024, Dr Safinah Museene Kisu on behalf of the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education and Sports wrote to the LCV Chairperson of Luwero …
(2024-07-19). Trump, Vance, and the New Right at the RNC. theintercept.com On Thursday evening, Donald Trump formally accepted the Republican Party's nomination for president of the United States. As he accepted the nomination, the crowd erupted in chants of "Trump, Trump, Trump!" This week on Deconstructed, Ryan Grim speaks to Emily Jashinsky, his co-host on "Counter Points," on Thursday afternoon, before Trump's acceptance speech. Jashinsky joins from the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. They discuss Trump's vice presidential pick, J.D. Vance; the "New Right" taking hold of the Republican Party; and what the New Right's vision is for the country, from tari…
(2024-07-19). Russian court sentences US journalist Gershkovich to 16 years for spying. aljazeera.com This is a breaking news story, more details to follow.
(2024-07-19). SIU to collect over R100 million from unqualified NSFAS beneficiaries. sanews.gov.za SIU to collect over R100 million from unqualified NSFAS beneficiaries | The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has signed Acknowledgement of Debt (AoD) agreements with 421 students who did not qualify to be funded by the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS). | SIU Spokesperson, Kaizer Kganyago, said the total value of the AoD amounts to R112 174 825,97. | "In addition to the AoDs, the SIU has made progress in recovering unallocated funds with the University of Fort Hare being the latest university to pay back unallocated funds of R277 666 450. This brings the total of recoveries to R1 165 887 062," Kganyag…
(2024-07-19). Bangladesh: Attacks and killings of peaceful student protesters strongly condemned. fidh.org
(2024-07-19). GNU provides an opportunity to build a prosperous country. sanews.gov.za GNU provides an opportunity to build a prosperous country |
(2024-07-19). URA Destroys 180 Tons of Contraband Goods. plusnews.ug Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has destroyed 180 tons of smuggled goods The items that were destroyed at Luwero Industries include cosmetics, used underwear garments, beer, wines, and spirits, computers, and drugs, among others. "These items were confiscated and collected over some time, more than just one year of enforcement operations. If we were to value …
(2024-07-19). 'Britain is back,' new UK PM Keir Starmer tells Europe. scmp.com The prime minister is seeking to rebuild bridges after Brexit, telling EU leaders the country will 'reset' its approach.
(2024-07-19). Cracks in the NY Climate Act Facade. wattsupwiththat.com There was this herd mentality … and I think it was unworkable from day one; I said so as much internally…
(2024-07-19). 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.
(2024-07-19). The next frontier in Australian STEM education: Opportunities in early childhood education. independentaustralia.net
(2024-07-19). Governor Hochul Updates New Yorkers on Global Computer System Outages Impacting The State. urbancny.com Governor Hochul: "The outage is having impacts here in New York for private sector businesses that rely on CrowdStrike, and for systems even within the New York State Government. I want to be very clear, at this time, we have no indication that this is a hack or a cyber security threat. It is more of a technical issue." Hochul: "Our top priority is emergency services. We're working with localities to ensure that 911 systems are operational. Multiple counties have notified our Office of Emergency Management that their internal computer systems have been impacted, and thankfully, all of them have backup systems for…
(2024-07-19). Barack Obama tells allies Joe Biden needs to reconsider his re-election bid, US reports say. scmp.com Top Democrats are upping the pressure on the US president to step aside, as a Covid episode hampers his ability to campaign against Trump.
(2024-07-19). SATIRE: Trump: 'You All Look Really Stupid With Those Things On Your Head'. theonion.com
(2024-07-19). The state senator leading efforts to return land to tribal nations. grist.org As a kid, Mary Kunesh watched her dad travel to reservations in northern Minnesota, working as a pro bono attorney for tribal nations who needed legal assistance. She heard stories from her grandfather about her family's history, filled with brave Lakota women like her aunt Josephine Gates Kelly, the first tribal chair of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe. | As a child, Kunesh learned how the U.S. forced Native people from their homelands, agreed to provide housing, education, and economic opportunities in exchange, then reneged on those agreements. She learned how settlers changed the landscape by erasing forests…
(2024-07-19). UN Assured of Iran's Aid in Ensuring Regional Peace. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Iranian caretaker foreign minister gave an assurance that the United Nations can count upon Iran's capacities in the efforts to establish regional peace and security.
(2024-07-19). China leading in AI patents. america.cgtn.com China is rapidly becoming a global leader in AI technology. In a new report released by the UN's World Intellectual Property Organization, China has filed six times more generative artificial intelligence patents than the United States, or 38,000 GenAI inventions between 2014-2023. In early July, the UN General Assembly adopted a resolution put forward by China calling for stronger international cooperation on artificial intelligence. China emphasized the need for all UN member states, no matter how big or small, to enjoy equal opportunities in the design, development, and the deployment of AI. CGTN's Jody Jacobs…
(2024-07-19). Russia prosecutor seeks 18-year sentence for US journalist Evan Gershkovich. aljazeera.com Court expected to issue verdict in espionage trial of The Wall Street Journal reporter on Friday.
(2024-07-19). Trump, accepting Republican presidential nomination, vows high tariffs on China-made cars. scmp.com Party convention ends with Trump vowing 'a tariff of approximately 100 to 200 per cent on each car, and they will be unsellable in the US'.
(2024-07-19). 17 July: Ensuring justice for victims at the ICC on International Criminal Justice Day. fidh.org
(2024-07-19). New Video Shows Trump's Head In Crosshairs; How Slight Head Tilt Saved Life: Report | US Election. hindustantimes.com A newly released close-up footage showed Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump dodged the perfectly aimed shot. Shooter Thomas Matthew Crooks' shot was perfectly centred in the middle of the former President's head. However, Trump's last moment's split-second head tilt saved his life.
(2024-07-19). President's call to turn SA into a construction site welcomed. sanews.gov.za President's call to turn SA into a construction site welcomed | Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson has welcomed President Cyril Ramaphosa's announcement to turn South Africa into a construction site through increased infrastructure investment and support for Infrastructure South Africa. | Infrastructure South Africa is, said the Minister, the central authority for the coordination and planning of major construction projects. | "As Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, I have publicly mentioned that my focus for the department will be to unleash a wave of construction projects in the…
(2024-07-19). Trump's New Tone: A Relief for Conservative Voters. devdiscourse.com Former President Donald Trump adopted a noticeably softer tone during his acceptance speech for the Republican nomination on Thursday night, offering a respite for some conservative voters.
(2024-07-19). African countries must make their voices heard on deep-sea mining. aljazeera.com The clock is ticking, and the decisions we make today will have a profound impact on the future of our planet.
(2024-07-19). Secret Service's Lack Of Red Dot Pistol Optics Puzzles SWAT Officers. twz.com In the moments after a bullet nearly killed former President Donald Trump at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, he was surrounded by U.S. Secret Service (USSS) agents who then whisked him away to a nearby armored suburban. In the chaotic aftermath of
(2024-07-19). Shein, Temu face uncertain times in South Africa, EU, other markets amid high-tariff push. scmp.com Low-cost goods shipped from mainland China could potentially be subjected to higher tariffs and scrutiny in other countries, following South Africa's latest initiative.
(2024-07-19). Five reasons why Spanish football is facing a new golden era. independent.co.ug BERLIN,GERMANY | Xinhua | The Euro 2024 champions players' children turning the Berlin Olympic stadium pitch into a playground seemed to be in an enchanting way to symbolize a bright future for Spanish football. Winning Euro 2024 has also created a connection to their national team predecessors, with Spain having the 2008 and 2012 European …
(2024-07-19). Thailand: Killing of prominent human rights defender Roning Dolah. fidh.org
(2024-07-19). 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.
(2024-07-19). The beginning of the end of China's rise? An interview with Au Loong-Yu. links.org.au Au Loong-Yu discusses the factors that fueled China's phenomenal economic rise, how they have begun to exhaust themselves, and the significance of the White Paper movement, which he argues heralds a new period in Chinese politics.
(2024-07-19). CoGTA Minister describes GNU as 'a bold, necessary step in the right direction'. sanews.gov.za CoGTA Minister describes GNU as 'a bold, necessary step in the right direction' |
(2024-07-19). 2024 Polls: Palestine in Political Discourses of UK, France. ummid.com One important outcome is the centrality of the Palestinian cause to the political discourses in London and Paris which, in truth, are only reflections of greater changes underway on the entire European continent and body politic.
(2024-07-19). Donald Trump talks about moment he was shot at. aljazeera.com Former US President Donald Trump spoke about how he survived Saturday's assassination attempt.
(2024-07-19). JoSAA 2024 Round 5 Seat Allotment Announced: Check Here. ummid.com Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) has published the 5th and Final Round of Seat Allocation, also known as JoSAA 2024 Round 5 Seat Allotment Result, for the academic year 2024-25 on its official website josaa.nic.in.
(2024-07-19). New Video Shows Trump's Head In Crosshairs; How Slight Head Tilt Saved Life: Report | US Election. hindustantimes.com
(2024-07-19). Bangladesh bans rallies as violent protests spiral out of control. aljazeera.com Student protests against quotas for government jobs have escalated into the country's worst unrest in years.
(2024-07-19). Russian court jails US reporter Gershkovich for 16 years after convicting him of espionage. scmp.com Evan Gershkovich, 32, who worked for the Wall Street Journal, is the first US journalist arrested on spying charges in Russia since the Cold War.
(2024-07-19). CARTOONS: Trump picks new running mate. independentaustralia.net
(2024-07-19). Government leaders pay respects to families of KZN fallen firefighters. sanews.gov.za Government leaders pay respects to families of KZN fallen firefighters | Government leaders have expressed their heartfelt condolences to the families of six firefighters who died while battling a runaway fire which engulfed a farm in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands on Sunday. | KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli and Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) Minister, Velenkosini Hlabisa, visited the grieving families this week to convey their condolences on behalf of the national and provincial governments. | Mabongi Shishane, Ntombikhona Nxele, Nonsikelelo Zuma, Vusi Hudula, Nomfundo Nxele, and Kheth…
(2024-07-19). 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.
(2024-07-19). Credit growth should not run ahead of deposit growth, there has to be reasonable balance between the two: RBI Guv Shaktikanta Das. devdiscourse.com
(2024-07-19). 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.
(2024-07-19). NAPA Auto Parts Syracuse Nationals at the New York State Fairgrounds July 19th-21st. urbancny.com Syracuse, NY — The Napa Auto Parts Syracuse Nationals, presented by the Maguire Family of Dealerships, returns to the New York State Fairgrounds this weekend, July 19th-21st, 2024. The largest car show in the Northeast is a hallmark of summer, drawing hundreds of thousands of fans from across the country and even around the world. New this year, kids 12 and under get in free. "Click" here for full schedule. This year's show will include two very special guests: Dave Kindig and KevDogg, the iconic hosts of Bitchin' Rides. They'll be on-site greeting fans and signing autographs, and they're bringing three cus…
(2024-07-19). Global IT outage causes chaos, disrupting airlines, banks, media, telecoms. aljazeera.com Cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike says outage caused by 'defect' in software update, rules out 'cyberattack'.
(2024-07-19). SC asks NTA to publish NEET UG 2024 result city-wise, centre-wise. ummid.com NEET UG 2024 Hearing in SC: The Supreme Court of India Thursday July 18, 2024 asked the National Testing Agency (NTA) to publish the NEET UG 2024 result city-wise and centre-wise.
(2024-07-19). EXPERTS: ICT, innovation industry has potential to employ millions. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda's digital technology innovation industry is still one of the virgin employment areas for Uganda's young innovators, with a capacity to handle millions of engineers, according to Aminah Zawedde, the Permanent Secretary at the ICT and National Guidance Ministry. Zawedde, says that while Uganda has a population of 46 …
(2024-07-19). Navy Destroyer Modified With Naval Strike Missiles Sailing In RIMPAC Wargames. twz.com
(2024-07-19). On North Korea's tense border, Swiss and Swedes keep a fragile peace. aljazeera.com Peacekeepers at the Demilitarized Zone dividing the Koreas say their job is getting more complex amid evolving threats.
(2024-07-19). Democracy's supporters would do well to accept it for what it is. scmp.com Public trust is shaken. Those who still believe in democracy as a viable form of government must be realistic about its limitations.
(2024-07-19). PANG talks to journalist David Robie on Pacific decolonisation issues. asiapacificreport.nz PANG Media The PANG media team at this month's Pacific International Media Conference in Fiji caught up with independent journalist, author and educator Dr David Robie and questioned him on his views about decolonisation in the Pacific. Dr Robie, editor of Asia Pacific Report and deputy chair of Asia Pacific Media Network (APMN), a co-organiser…
(2024-07-19). 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.
(2024-07-19). 'Poverty, traditional birth attendants responsible for high fistula cases in Busoga'. independent.co.ug Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Gynecologists say reliance on traditional birth attendants is contributing to the high number of obstetric fistula in Busoga. An obstetric fistula is an abnormal opening between a woman's genital tract and her urinary tract or rectum.The condition is caused by prolonged, obstructed labor which often leaves women leaking urine, feces, or …
(2024-07-19). Russia: Oleg Orlov's appeal rejected. fidh.org
(2024-07-19). Marcel Crok: Do we have to win the climate wars in court? A response to activist climate litigation. wattsupwiththat.com EIKE — European Climate and Energy Institute…
(2024-07-19). 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.
(2024-07-19). Trump, accepting Republican presidential nomination, vows high tariffs on China-made cars. scmp.com Party convention ends with Trump vowing 'a tariff of around 100 to 200 per cent on each car, and they will be unsellable in the US'.
(2024-07-19). Dubai princess' bombshell 'I divorce you' Instagram post rocks royal family. scmp.com Sheikha Mahra bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum appeared to invoke the controversial 'triple talaq' practice in her explosive post.
(2024-07-19). The Constitution and the American Left. dissentmagazine.org A culture of reverence for the U.S. Constitution shields the founding document from criticism, despite its many shortcomings. We need an alternative vision that provides meaningful freedom at home and embraces self-determination abroad.
(2024-07-19). Biden's campaign chair acknowledges support 'slippage' but says he's staying in the race. scmp.com The president, who has insisted he can beat Republican Donald Trump, is with family and relying on a few long-time aides as he weighs whether to bow to the mounting pressure to drop out.
(2024-07-19). Museveni launches Lake Victoria logistics, Equity Bank's Mwangi hailed. independent.co.ug Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni Thursday launched the Lake Victoria Logistics facility in Kawuku Bwerenga, a project to transport and store oil from the port of Kisumu to Entebbe using oil tanker ships. He said it would crucially help the country stop relying solely on road transport to import fuel. "Our transport …
(2024-07-19). Chinese team on tracking US warships, abandoned cats in Hong Kong: 7 highlights. scmp.com From tracking US warships to pet smuggling, here are a few highlights from SCMP's recent reporting.
(2024-07-19). From Alvarez to Olise: Five top footballers to watch at Paris Olympics 2024. aljazeera.com With men's football kicking off the Paris 2024 Olympic Games on July 24, Al Jazeera runs through five stars to watch.
(2024-07-19). Grammy Winner Crystal Gayle to Bring Signature Flair to Chevy Court at The 2024 Great New York State Fair. urbancny.com The Great New York State Fair will welcome one of country music's most successful artists as Crystal Gayle joins the list of Grammy winners set to entertain fairgoers this summer. Gayle, renowned for her brilliance in the entertainment industry, will perform at Chevy Court on August 28 at 1: 00 PM. Gayle had a meteoric debut after her first single, "I've Cried the Blue Right Out of My Eyes," written by her sister Loretta Lynn, landed a spot on the Top 25 on the national country music charts in the 1970s. Her first album featured hit songs "Wrong Road Again," and her first number one single "I'll Get Over You". Sin…
(2024-07-19). Global airline traffic forecast to double in 20 years led by Asia, Middle East. scmp.com Growth in the Asia-Pacific will be propelled by India, China, Thailand and Vietnam, the International Air Transport Association says.
(2024-07-19). Yemen's Houthi rebels claim responsibility for a drone strike on Tel Aviv that injured at least 10 people and killed 1, reports AP. devdiscourse.com
(2024-07-19). 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; (…) | – |
(2024-07-19). 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.
(2024-07-19). 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.
(2024-07-19). MTN Uganda partners with Microsoft. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | MTN Uganda has announced the formalization of its strategic partnership with Microsoft, aiming to accelerate digital and cloud transformation across Uganda. This partnership marks a signifcant milestone in MTN's Ambition 2025 strategy to transition from a telecommunications company to a leading technology company, delivering innovative solutions for Africa's progress. …
(2024-07-19). Indonesia: Investigate Killing of Journalist and His Family. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Eva Meliana Pasaribu, daughter of the late journalist Rico Sempurna Pasaribu, delivers a press statement accompanied by representatives of the Medan Legal Aid Institute (LBH) and the Journalist Safety Committee (KKJ) in Medan City, North Sumatra, Indonesia, July 18, 2024. | © Photo by Panyahatan Siregar/NurPhoto via AP…
(2024-07-19). Students Challenge Gov't on Tax Waivers, Free Sanitary Pads. plusnews.ug Students have appealed to the government to consider dropping tax levies on private education institutions and to accelerate the process of providing free sanitary pads to schools. While making submissions before the Education Police Review Commission, during its regional consultation meeting at Masaka Senior Secondary School, the students challenged the government to remove all bottlenecks …
(2024-07-19). 'It's war now': As Bangladesh quota protests escalate, what's next? aljazeera.com The websites for PM Hasina's office, Bangladesh's central bank have been hacked amid a telecommunications blackout.
(2024-07-19). 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.
(2024-07-19). Tale-carrying destroys unity, but it cannot be compared to reporting a harmful secret plotter. salaficentre.com In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy. Al-Allamah Salih Al-Fawzan, may Allah preserve him, stated: The worst (of the tale-carriers) is that one who hastens to destroy the relationship between the students of knowledge and the callers to Islam, split the Jamaa'ah of the Muslims and incite hatred between them. …
(2024-07-19). US stocks tumble as tech share rebound falters. aljazeera.com Fears of new trade tensions with China drive main indexes lower.
(2024-07-19). SATIRE: Completely Alone Man Really Thought Blowing Out Birthday Candle In Dark Apartment Would Have Cheered Him Up. theonion.com KENOSHA, WI—Stunned at the act's failure to benefit his mood in any discernible way, completely alone 37-year-old Doug Kaczmarek told reporters Friday that he had really thought blowing out a birthday candle in his dark apartment would cheer him up. "Huh. I expected sitting by myself in the shadows and blowing out a…
(2024-07-19). Department commends recovery of NSFAS funds. sanews.gov.za Department commends recovery of NSFAS funds | Higher Education and Training Deputy Minister, Dr Mimmy Gondwe, has commended the recovery of R112 million in irregular payments from the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) to undeserving recipients by the Special Investigation Unit (SIU). | "Two days after the Ministerial leadership team in the DHET [Department of Higher Education and Training] made a firm commitment to address the systemic governance issues at NSFAS, we commend the SIU for taking active steps to claw back irregular payments and send a clear message that abuse of the student funding system…
(2024-07-19). Ethiopia: Massive crackdown on civil society organisations. fidh.org The recent forced dissolution of numerous civil society organisations highlights an intensification in the restriction of civic space in Ethiopia, and constitutes a major violation of the rights to freedom of association and expression, which has harmful consequences on civil society as a whole. The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders (FIDH-OMCT) urges the Ethiopian authorities to put an immediate end to this escalating crackdown on civic space and independent domestic (…) | – |
(2024-07-19). '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.
(2024-07-19). 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.
(2024-07-19). Death Toll in Hoima Road Crash Rises to 9. plusnews.ug The death toll in the Hoima Road crash has risen to 9. The accident that involved a Kikuube police car registration number UP 9799 occurred on Thursday at Kitegwa B village in Kabaale parish, Kabaale sub-county in Hoima district. Seven people died on the spot while two others died on arrival at Hoima Regional …
(2024-07-19). 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.
(2024-07-19). Mexico-China trade shines at expo. america.cgtn.com Mexico's trade relationship with China is growing rapidly, with annual growth rates in cross-Pacific commerce soaring last year. This comes, in part, from business relationships built on trust and experience. CGTN's Alasdair Baverstock reports that many of those relationships begin with encounters at industrial events like the one held this week in Mexico City.
(2024-07-19). 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.
(2024-07-19). Fire on Far West Side Displaces Five. urbancny.com Syracuse, NY-On Thursday, July 18, 2024, at 4: 22 p.m., Syracuse Firefighters were alerted by the Onondaga County 911 Center to a possible fire at 1310 Willis Avenue. Firefighters from Station 5, on North Geddes Street, arrived on the scene moments later to find heavy smoke and fire showing from windows on the first floor of the two-story, multiple-family home. A signal '99' was transmitted, indicating a working fire. The first arriving units began to stretch hoses to the structure, while teams of firefighters prepared to search the building for any trapped occupants. As additional units arrived at the scene, more…
(2024-07-19). Spooked U.S. Admits Russian Nuclear Fear As Putin Aide Issues Dire Warning Over Germany Missile Plan. hindustantimes.com The US State Department reacted on July 18 to Russia's chilling nuclear warning over its plan to deploy long-range missiles in Germany in 2026. The US State Department's principal deputy spokesperson, Vedant Patel, said, "Any kind of rhetoric about the use or deployment of nuclear warheads is of course concerning and something we will pay close attention to." Patel's reaction came after Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov stated on July 18 that "no options are ruled out," including nuclear options, in response to US missile deployments in Germany.
(2024-07-19). Foreign direct investment: The opium for development. links.org.au Dmitry Pozhidaev — If religion is the opium of the people, FDI is the opium of development: it creates an appearance of development while undermining and restricting development opportunities.
(2024-07-19). Launching Tariffs Targeted at Chinese Automakers? Not Right, EU. fairobserver.com On June 23, 2024, German Economy Minister Robert Habeck made a trip to China. This development was unsurprising, as the EU had just announced additional tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) on June 12. China did not strike back against the EU's exports of automobiles but instead chose pork and brandy for anti-dumping investigations. This…
(2024-07-19). SATIRE: Petting Zoo Selling Toddler Fingers For 25 Cents. theonion.com
(2024-07-19). 'By the grace of Almighty God': Key moments from Trump's RNC speech. aljazeera.com Here are some of the key moments from Donald Trump's speech to the Republican National Convention.
(2024-07-19). 'Proud of our diversity': Minister trashes Trump VP nominee's UK is Islamist taunt. ummid.com Treasury Minister James Murray Wednesday rubbished Donald Trump's running mate for US Vice President J.D. Vance's sarcastic remarks that "it is not Iran or Pakistan but UK which is actually the first Islamist country with nuclear power".
(2024-07-19). 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.
(2024-07-19). Hunter Biden tries to toss criminal cases using Trump special counsel ruling. scmp.com Lawyers for the US president's son argue that the conviction should be thrown out for the same reason Trump's case was dismissed.
(2024-07-19). Cambodia: Convictions and prison sentences of ten members of Mother Nature Cambodia. fidh.org
(2024-07-19). Gov't Starts Processing Land Titles for Karusandara Residents. plusnews.ug The government has started processing land titles for residents of Karusandara Sub County, Kasese District. Karusandara sub-county was created in 1989. It is mainly occupied by members of the Basongora communities from Virunga National Park, who had settled on a piece of land measuring over 5,000 acres, mainly carved out of Mubuku Prisons farm. …
(2024-07-19). 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.
(2024-07-19). Relocation of Walmer flood victims imminent. sanews.gov.za Relocation of Walmer flood victims imminent |
(2024-07-19). Joe Biden contemplates dropping out of 2024 US presidential race. scmp.com The once-defiant US president is now 'soul searching' about stepping aside, one insider says.
(2024-07-19). Mamata Banerjee to Attend Crucial NITI Aayog Meeting. devdiscourse.com West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is slated to attend the NITI Aayog's Governing Council meeting in New Delhi next week, an official confirmed on Friday.
(2024-07-19). Barack Obama tells allies Joe Biden needs to reconsider his re-election bid, US reports say. scmp.com Top Democrats are upping the pressure on the US president to step aside, as a Covid episode hampers his ability to campaign against Trump.
(2024-07-19). What to know about Trump's VP pick, J.D. Vance. independent.co.ug BEIJING, CHINA | Xinhua | Former U.S. President Donald Trump, the Republican nominee, announced Ohio U.S. Senator J.D. Vance as his running mate Monday, ending months of speculation on his vice president pick. Vance, who was elected to the U.S. Senate in 2022 and sworn into office in January 2023, has quickly risen to prominence …
(2024-07-19). 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?
(2024-07-19). 'Britain is back,' new UK PM Keir Starmer tells Europe. scmp.com The prime minister is seeking to rebuild bridges after Brexit, telling EU leaders the country will 'reset' its approach.
(2024-07-19). Fort Portal university accredited to offer Bachelor Of Medicine program. independent.co.ug Fort Portal, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Council for Higher Education- NCHE has accredited FINS Medical University to offer new courses of Bachelor of medicine, and Bachelor of Pharmacy. According to a letter dated July 12th signed by Prof. Mary Okwakol, the Executive Director NCHE and sent to the Vice Chancellor of Fins …
(2024-07-19). Bravo! 'Twisters' Director on Not Mentioning Climate Change: Movies Shouldn't 'Preach a Message'. wattsupwiththat.com "I just wanted to make sure that with the movie, we don't ever feel like it is putting forward any message," Chung told CNN. "I just don't feel like films are meant to be message-oriented."
(2024-07-19). Microsoft cloud outage grounds hundreds of US flights before tech giant restores Azure. scmp.com Budget airlines Frontier, Allegiant and Sun Country all reported outages during a major technical disruption to Microsoft's Azure cloud.
(2024-07-19). Assam Flood Situation Shows Improvement, Relief Efforts Continue. devdiscourse.com The flood situation in Assam showed signs of improvement on Friday, with water levels receding across the state, officials said.
(2024-07-19). SATIRE: MLB Reminds White Sox That Games Televised. theonion.com CHICAGO—With the franchise on track to have what may be the single worst season in the modern history of the sport, Major League Baseball sought to remind the Chicago White Sox on Friday that the team's games were televised. "Based on the way you're playing, we just wanted to make sure you understand that there are…
(2024-07-19). Syracuse Nationals Traffic Advisory. urbancny.com The Syracuse Nationals will be taking place from Friday, July 19th to Sunday, July 21st, at the New York State Fairgrounds. On Thursday and Friday, over 8,000 cars are expected to be registering for the event. Registration will be taking place in the Solar Street parking lots at Destiny USA from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m. both days. During these times, the Syracuse Police Department advises non-participant drivers to avoid the area of Hiawatha Boulevard and Solar Streets and find alternative routes where possible. The 400 block of Solar Street will also be closed beginning on Thursday at 4 p.m., lasting through Saturday…
(2024-07-19). America's gathering storm: Trump a victim of his own violent rhetoric. independentaustralia.net
(2024-07-19). Does Reform UK's election success signal a far-right future for Britain? aljazeera.com Nigel Farage's eurosceptic, anti-immigration political project appears to have already reached its full potential.
(2024-07-19). 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.
(2024-07-19). Belarus: Three years after their arbitrary arrest, Viasna members must be immediately released. fidh.org
(2024-07-19). 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.
(2024-07-19). Oil, gas exploration key for economic growth – Minister Mantashe. sanews.gov.za Oil, gas exploration key for economic growth – Minister Mantashe | Minister of Minerals and Petroleum, Gwede Mantashe, says gas and oil exploration is critical for the future of South Africa's economy. | The Minister was speaking during a debate on the Opening of Parliament Address held in Cape Town. | "Our country is endowed with petroleum deposits that are not yet exploited. We appeal to South Africans to appreciate that our quest for exploration of oil and gas deposits is not a nice to have. | "It is important to turnaround the composition of our economy and therefore, that will translate into growth of the e…
(2024-07-19). China and Japan Ignite Asian Hypersonic Arms Race. asia-pacificresearch.com
(2024-07-19). 'Ticking time bomb': Poliovirus found in Gaza sewage. aljazeera.com Looming health disaster for displaced Palestinians living in tent camps, where sewage flows freely, contaminating water.
(2024-07-19). France offers Sh2.1bn for food security in Karamoja. independent.co.ug Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The French Government has given 535,000 euros (sh2.1 billion) worth of humanitarian assistance to the Karamoja region under the Aid Food Programme 2024. Through this project, ACTED, in consortium with Caritas Moroto diocese, received a grant from the French Embassy in Uganda, to enhance food security and nutritional health of …
(2024-07-19). Two more Democratic lawmakers call on Biden to quit US presidential race. aljazeera.com Senator Jon Tester and House Representative Jim Costa join calls for Biden to step aside.
(2024-07-19). SATIRE: Trump Accepts GOP Nomination. theonion.com Donald Trump formally accepted the 2024 Republican nomination for president, the announcement coming days after an attempted assassination on the former president's life. What do you think?
(2024-07-19). RNC wraps up packed convention. america.cgtn.com Republican party delegates are heading home after former President Donald Trump formally accepted their presidential nomination for the third time. It was the culmination of an extraordinary Republican National Convention that was upended by the attempted assassination of Trump just a day before he arrived in Milwaukee. Owen Fairclough reports from the host city, where delegates called the convention transformational…
(2024-07-19). 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.
(2024-07-19). SATIRE: The Onion's Exclusive Interview With Simone Biles. theonion.com Athletes from around the world have begun arriving in Paris ahead of the 2024 Summer Olympics. The Onion met up with Simone Biles, the most decorated gymnast in history, to discuss mental health, the pressure to succeed, and her experience at the 2020 Tokyo Games.
(2024-07-19). The dtic to support programmes outlined by the President. sanews.gov.za The dtic to support programmes outlined by the President | Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic) Minister Parks Tau says his department's mandate is clear in that it will work to support and enhance the programmes instructively outlined by President Cyril Ramaphosa during the Opening of Parliament Address in Cape Town on Thursday evening. | "This is important, especially if we calculate the costs of poverty which constitutes 60 percent of the National Budget," Tau said. | Responding to the Opening of Parliament Address (OPA) on Friday, Tau said the reality is that government has to adopt a mission-oriented a…
(2024-07-19). European Parliament must defend democracy under threat. fidh.org
(2024-07-19). Obama's Delicate Dance: Balancing Loyalty to Biden Amid Democratic Discontent. devdiscourse.com Former President Barack Obama finds himself navigating a complex political landscape as Democratic leaders and donors express mounting concerns about President Joe Biden's campaign viability. These concerns follow Biden's underwhelming debate performance on June 27 against Donald Trump.
(2024-07-19). Key takeaways from Trump's speech at the Republican National Convention. aljazeera.com Former US president accepts the Republican nomination in lengthy speech at the end of four-day convention in Milwaukee.
(2024-07-19). Don't expect big changes in France's China policy, at least not yet. scmp.com With a divided parliament and economic interests at stake, Paris is more likely to keep promoting engagement with Beijing for the time being.
(2024-07-19). Goa Assembly Speaker's Miraculous Escape: Car Accident on New Zuari Bridge. devdiscourse.com Goa Assembly Speaker Ramesh Tawadkar narrowly avoided a serious mishap earlier this week when his vehicle encountered a technical glitch on the New Zuari Bridge in South Goa. The incident transpired as Tawadkar was en route to the state's ongoing monsoon session.
(2024-07-19). 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.
(2024-07-19). Vietnam's Communist Party chief Nguyen Phu Trong dies at 80: State media. aljazeera.com Government says Trong died at a military hospital 'due to old age and serious illness'.
(2024-07-19). 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.
(2024-07-19). Governor Hochul Announces Award of Fourth Construction Contract for Transformative I-81 Viaduct Project In City of Syracuse. urbancny.com Construction Starts on Community Grid, Relieving Congestion to City's Hospitals, Employment Centers and Educational Institutions Major Upgrades Begin on City and County's Drainage System, Improving Water Quality and Protecting Onondaga Lake Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the award of the fourth construction contract for the transformative Interstate 81 Viaduct Project. The award of the $313.5 million contract to CNY Alliance will begin construction on the Community Grid along streets on Syracuse's eastside, in the former 15th Ward neighborhood. The Community Grid will replace the elevated highway in Downto…
(2024-07-19). SATIRE: Trump On Accepting Nomination: 'This Is Boring, I'm So Bored'. theonion.com
(2024-07-19). In DRC's Ituri, women coffee farmers wrestle with an uncertain future. aljazeera.com Local cooperatives are stepping in to support vulnerable farmers, mostly women, struggling in conflict-ridden east DRC.
(2024-07-19). Corte Internacional de Justicia considera ilegal presencia de Israel en territorios palestinos. radiohc.cu La Haya, 19 jul (RHC) La Corte Internacional de Justicia consideró ilegal este martes la presencia continua de Israel en los territorios de Palestina en una decisión histórica que pidió a Tel Aviv evacuar a todos los colonos ocupantes.
(2024-07-19). 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.
(2024-07-19). Cambio climático influye en velocidad de rotación de la Tierra. radiohc.cu Berna, 19 jul (RHC) La velocidad de rotación de la Tierra, que hasta ahora dependía principalmente de la Luna, obedecerá mucho más al cambio climático provocado por los humanos, afirma hoy un estudio.
(2024-07-19). Asiste Raúl Castro a debates del Parlamento de Cuba. radiohc.cu La Habana, 19 jul (RHC) El líder de la Revolución cubana, Raúl Castro, se incorporó este viernes a la tercera jornada de debates de la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular (parlamento), que analiza temas medulares de la sociedad.
(2024-07-19). Presidente propone a nueva contralora General de la República de Cuba. radiohc.cu La Habana, 19 jul (RHC) El presidente de Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel, propuso este viernes a la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular (parlamento) a Mirian Marbán como nueva contralora general de la República, puesto que ocupaba Gladys Bejerano.
(2024-07-19). 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.
(2024-07-19). 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".
(2024-07-19). Presidente Maduro alerta sobre violencia de la extrema derecha. telesurtv.net El mandatario le expresó al pueblo venezolano que es necesario cuidar la paz.
(2024-07-19). 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.
(2024-07-19). 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.
(2024-07-19). 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.
(2024-07-19). 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.
(2024-07-19). 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.
(2024-07-19). 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.
(2024-07-19). 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".
(2024-07-19). 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.
(2024-07-19). López Obrador asegura que continuará investigación del caso Ayotzinapa. telesurtv.net El presidente destacó que "bajo ninguna circunstancia se va a cerrar el caso".
(2024-07-19). 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.
(2024-07-19). OTAN: l'expansion vers l'Asie ne promet pas une vie facile. thealtworld.com Bien que l'OTAN soit officiellement limitée à la région euro-atlantique, les tentacules de cette alliance agressive s'étendent désormais au
(2024-07-19). Felicitan desde Cuba a presidente de Ruanda por su reelección. radiohc.cu La Habana, 18 jul (RHC) El canciller de Cuba, Bruno Rodríguez, felicitó este viernes al presidente de Ruanda, Paul Kagame, por su reelección para un cuarto período de mandato de cinco años al frente de esa nación de Africa oriental.
(2024-07-19). Reino Unido comercializa desde hoy carne cultivada en laboratorio. radiohc.cu Londres, 19 jul (RHC) Reino Unido es desde hoy el primer país europeo en comercializar carne cultivada en laboratorio, luego de aprobarse el pollo obtenido por ese método a partir de células animales para su uso en alimentos para mascotas.
(2024-07-19). 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.
(2024-07-19). 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.
(2024-07-19). 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.
(2024-07-19). Diputados cubanos aprueban nueva Ley de Migración. radiohc.cu La Habana, 19 jul (RHC) Los diputados de la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular de Cuba aprobaron este viernes por unanimidad la Ley de Migración, considerada una norma imprescindible para la gestión más eficiente del proceso migratorio de nuestro país.
(2024-07-19). 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.
(2024-07-19). 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.
(2024-07-19). 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.
(2024-07-19). Vice primer ministro de Cuba, Ramiro Valdés viajará a Nicaragua. radiohc.cu La Habana, 19 jul (RHC) El vice primer ministro y Héroe de la República de Cuba, Ramiro Valdés llegará este viernes a Nicaragua para participar en el acto central por el aniversario 45 del triunfo de la Revolución Popular Sandinista.
(2024-07-19). Condenan detención de dirigentes tras protesta en Ecuador. radiohc.cu Quito, 19 jul (RHC) Diversas organizaciones sociales y sindicales en Ecuador condenaron este viernes la detención de dos de sus dirigentes luego de la protesta de este jueves contra el aumento de los precios de las gasolinas.
(2024-07-19). Declaran duelo oficial y nacional en Cuba por muerte de secretario general del Partido Comunista de Vietnam. radiohc.cu La Habana, 19 jul (RHC) El presidente de Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel, decretó duelo oficial desde las 6 a.m. del 20 de julio hasta la medianoche del 21 de julio y duelo nacional el día 22 desde las 6 a.m. hasta la medianoche, con motivo de la muerte del secretario general del Partido Comunista de Vietnam Nguyen Phu Trong.
(2024-07-19). 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.
(2024-07-19). 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.
(2024-07-19). 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.
(2024-07-19). 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.
(2024-07-19). 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).